P\yY)Z-f- v.45" Irs America is "the Prow of the Ilessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 24, 1915. *7/^ ^ No. 1416 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evekt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $3.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S . Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wii. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco, Calif., August 17-19, 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framing, ham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R.I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y. , Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- bor, Me., June, 1916. WiLLiAai Gray, Newport, R. L, President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York. Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-ninth annual convention to be held at Minneapolis, Minn., August 24-27, 1915. Thos. Wallis, Chicago, President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., Elmwood Cemetery Chicago, 111., Secretary. Treasurer. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, New York, June, 1916. B. H. Farr, Reading, Pa., President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Sec'y. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. San Francisco, Calif., August 18, 1915. Gustave X. Amrhyn, New Haven. Conn., President; Roland Coterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. American Sweet Pea Society. Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Newport, R. I., July 15-16. The Exhibition. Ideal weather and visitors in goodly numbers attended the seventh annual convention and exhibition of the Amer- ican Sweet Pea Society, held in the Casino, Newport, R. I., July 15-16, un- der the auspices of the Newport Horti- cultural Society and the Newport Gar- den Association. It was a wonderful exhibition, a marvel of beautiful color- ing- that a word picture cannot de- scribe, and the general verdict, based upon the opinions of some of the best authorities is that a greater display of its kind has never been made in this country. The veranda that led to the main en- trance to the hall was a veritable sea of sweet pea blooms grown in tubs and rising majestically to a height of nine feet and six feet through. Pausing at the entrance, and looking across the hall, the exhibit of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., loomed up strik- ingly, compelling admiration at once. This display was the largest and the most meritorious in the show, cover- ing 200 square feet of space, and said by authorities to be one of the finest sweet pea displays ever staged in the United States. In arrangement, it was most tasteful, every bunch of flowers and every trophy being easily seen. A background of black velvet, artistically draped with olive green, and embel- lished with tall trophies, brought out in their fullest splendor all of the best and new varieties of Spencers, over 100 varieties being used in the arrange- ment. Especially noticeable were Fiery Cross, Cherub, President, Illu- minator, King White, Royal Purple, Robert Sydenham, Charm,- Irish Belle, Empress Eugenie, George Herbert, Crimson Spencer, Hercules, Helen Gros- venor, Charles Foster, Margaret Madi- son and many others worthy of note. To George W. Kerr is due credit for the splendid arrangement of this dis- play. Another striking exhibit was that of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., whose display occupied the entire thea- ter stage. Against a background ar- ranged with palms, bays and sweet peas in tubs, a fine display of Lilium myriophyllum made an exhibit in it- self, and also assisted in making a splendid relief for other exhibits that occupied space at the side walls to the right and left of the entrance. Some of the larger exhibits that were in classes arranged for effect, together with the Burpee and Farquhar dis- plays gave to the sides of the hall a beautiful appearance. The center of the hall was filled with three rows of tables and these were thickly covered with blooms in varied arrangement. On the lower wide veranda were staged sweet peas in tubs, some table decorations and an exhibit by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., which attracted much attention. This con- sisted of a large and handsome collec- tion of sweet peas of quality that were not staged for effect, and in charge of John D. Hay. Outstanding among the many varieties in this display were Constance Hinton, Royal Purple, Mar- garet Madison, Elfrida Pearson, Agri- cola, Irish Belle, Charles Foster and Afterglow; also a splendid showing of water lilies. W. A. Manda, West Orange, N. J., was well represented by a handsome group arrangement of plants in va- riety near the entrance, and on the upper veranda were staged the mantle and table decorations and the displays of the amateur classes which com- pletely filled both sides of the gallery. The displays in the amateur classes were well filled, many covering up- wards of 400 square feet of table space. Many of the blooms shown were very fine, excelling all similar showings in past exhibitions of the society. The school children also came in strong for prizes offered by Mrs. E. B. Auchin- closs. The American Florist. July 24, Lester L. Morse, San Francisco, Calif. President American Sweet Pea Society. A. T. Boddington, New York. Treasurer American Sweet Pea Society. Harry A. Bunyard, New York. Secretary American Sweet Pea Society. The Business Meeting-. A business meeting was held in one of the smaller rooms of the Casino dur- ing the afternoon. Wm. P. Sheffield welcomed the visitors on behalf of the Newport Garden 'Association and Wm. MacKay, president of the Newport Horticultural Society, followed in be- half of that organization. Lester L. Morse, president of the American Sweet Pea Society, followed and graciously thanked both for the cordial welcome extended to the visitors. The annual reports were read, including Prof. A. C. Beal's report on the trial grounds at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Papers of interest were followed by discussions. The election of officers which fol- lowed resulted in the selection of the following to serve during the ensuing year : William Gray, Newport, R. I., president; George W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa., vice-president; Harry A. Bunyard, New York, secretary; Arthur T. Bod- dington, New York, treasurer; John H. Pepper, New York, recording secretary; W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa., member of executive committee. Bar Harbor, Me., was selected as the place of the next annual meeting, Lenox, Mass., being second choice. President Morse's Address. When I was elected president of the American Sweet Pea Society a year ago, I hoped that the members and friends throughout the eastern states could be present with us for the regu- lar annual convention. However, since Mr. Bunyard found it impossi- ble to be present himself, and as it seems impossible to get a quorum of members present, we decided to have a separate meeting in conjunction with our exhibition. On June 11 this exhibition was held in the Palace of Horticulture, at the Panama-Pacific exposition, and was a grand success. There were some 30 entries, representing amateurs, profes- sional gardeners and seed growers. There were about 1,200 vases, dis- played, in fact nearly every new va- riety of Spencer was represented. The exposition officials recognized the day by sending their special commissioner, who presented me, as president, with a bronze tablet, in memory of the event William Gray, Newport, R. I. President-Elect American Sweet Pea Society. and designated June 11 on all of their programmes as "Sweet Pea Day." They also furnished Cassasa's band, one of the best in the city and composed of 40 pieces, and we had a delightful con- cert in connection with the exhibition. We had expected to have the flowers exhibited only one day, but so great was the demand for more time, that we allowed the exhibition to stand three days, Friday, Saturday and Sun- day, and kept the room open until 10 o'clock at night, although the build- ing is usually closed at 6 o'clock. It was impossible to estimate the num- ber of visitors, but there were liter- ally thousands upon thousands present and all seemed amazed at an exhibit of such beautiful and magnificent flowers. We allowed nothing to be displayed but sweet peas. Although California grows fully 95 per cent of all the sweet pea seed used in the world, flower shows and exhi- bitions are seldom given. Sweet peas first began to be grown for seed in about 1886, when there were only about seven varieties. The acreage has steadily increased until for the past five years there has been no less than 2,000 acres planted for sweet pea seed alone, and all in what is known as the Coast valleys, from San Francisco south to Los Angeles. It is safe to say that no less than one mil- lion pounds a year is the average yield of the California seed farms and these farms are represented by some 10 or 12 large seed growers. A great many new varieties have been originated in California, but as the growers are largely wholesale dealers only, the novelties are intro- duced by seed dealers in other parts of the country. While probably only half of the acreage is devoted to Spencer varieties, the other half is made up largely of grandiflora named varieties and mixtures. These latter are still popular for large planters. Sweet pea seed in California is us- ually planted in December and Jan- uary and the fields are in full bloom in June. Harvest begins about August 1. A great deal of development work is still being done and the large seed farms operate very large areas of what they call "workshops" where selections made from crosses and hy- brids are being tried out. A great deal of time is now being spent on the development of the early flower- ing or Christmas Spencer types. As these are very shy seeders they are not handled much as yet in a whole- sale way. I estimate that fully 50 per cent of all the California crop goes to Great Britain; some 10 per cent goes to Germany and France and other European countries, and about 40 per cent is consumed at home. My firm has quite an elaborate ex- hibition at the exposition grounds, where we are growing sweet peas on the cordon system, or the British ex- hibition plan. These plants were started in pots in the fall; the ground was prepared in the fall and by dis- budding and proper feeding we have been able to grow some enormous blossoms, quite equal to any I have ever , seen in Great Britain. Needless to say they are creating a great deal of interest. We are hoping that the exhibition given last month is but the beginning of an annual sweet pea exhibit, which i9 T 5- The American Florist. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, NEWPORT, R. I. General View of the Show. JULY 15-16. will be held as one of the features of the American Sweet Pea Society and will be under its auspices. All mem- bers of the American Sweet Pea Society are cordially invited to visit the seed farms should they ever be in California during the blossoming peri- od; which begins about May 15 and ends July 1. My best wishes to the society for a long and useful career. Prize Winning: Varieties, The following is a partial list of first prize winning varieties, together with the outstanding kinds in their respective classes : A-l. Best 12 distinct varieties, Spencers — Constance Hinton, Marvel, Agricola, Illuminator, Dobbie's Cream, Elfrida Pearson, Senator, May Unwin, Royal Purple, New 1915 Orion, Arthur Green, Lady Evelyn Eyre. Best out- standing: Constance Hinton, Marvel, Elfrida Pearson and Royal Purple. A-2. Best 12 varieties, • Spencers— Agricola, Loyalty, Blue Picotee, Sin- cerity, Hercules, New Robert Syden- ham, George Herbert, Constance Hin- ton, Unwin, Nubian, Royal Purple, Rosabelle. Best outstanding : Rosa- belle, Hercules, Royal Purple and New Robert Sydenham. A-3. Best collection, 25 varieties — Lester Imber, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, King Edward Spencer, New Marvel, Illuminator, Edward Cowdy, Mrs. Cuthbertson, Dobbie's Cream, Con- stance Hinton, Hercules, Robert Syd- enham, Lady Evelyn Eyre, Sincerity, New Rosina, Arthur Green, George Herbert, Mrs. J. Balmer, New Don Al- var, Unwin, Loyalty, Breadmore, Sen- ator, King White, Royal Purple, Wedgwood. A-12. Best six tubs, any color- Wedgwood, Clara Curtis, Vermillion Brilliant, Countess Spencer, Illumina- tor, Charles Foster. B-l. Best 12 distinct varieties — ■ George Herbert, Loyalty, Hercules, Sincerity, New Edward Cowdy, Lady Evelyn Eyre, May Unwin, Constance Hinton, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, King Ed- ward Spencer, Illuminator, Rosina. Best outstanding: Loyalty, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, Constance Hinton, Edward Cowdy, Illuminator, King Edward Spencer. B-2. Best six distinct varieties, Spencers — Loyalty, Breadmore, Nu- bian, Hercules, Elfrida Pearson, George Herbert. All six were good. B-3. Best six distinct varieties, Spencers — Unwin, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, Breadmore, Thomas Stevenson, Asta Ohn. All good. B-9. Best six vases, six varieties, Spencers — Mrs. Balmer, Unwin, Con- stance Hinton, Rosabelle, Lady Evelyn Eyre, Mrs. Cuthbertson. All very fine. Classes of sweet peas in tubs : G-l. Best white— King White. G-2. Best scarlet — Scarlet Emperor. G-3. Best blue — Senator. G-4. Best pink — Miriam Beaver. These tubs were fine specimens, standing eight to nine feet high and five to six feet in width, grown in about 16-inch tubs. Classes of 25 sprays: Best white — Constance Hinton. Best crimson — King Edward Spen- cer. Best rose — Rosabelle. Best light pink — Elfrida Pearson. Best blue — Maj. Farquhar. Best mauve — Leslie Imber. Best cream — Dobbie's Cream. Best orange — May Unwin. Best lavender — New Don Alvar. Best purple — Royal Purple. Best picotee — Blue Picotee. Best flaked — America Spencer. Best bi-color (other than picotee) — Mrs. Cuthbertson. Best any other color — Rosina (new). President-Elect Gray. President-elect Wm. Gray, of the American Sweet Pea Society, was born on the Arburthnot Estate, Mavis Bank, near Edinburgh, Scotland, April 20, 1874. His father was head gardener on this estate, and for several genera- tions the profession of gardening has been followed from father to son. Mr. Gray came to America with his par- ents in 1883 and settled at Middle- town, N. Y., his father having secured the position as florist at the State Hos- pital. After leaving school he served an apprenticeship under his father, and followed this up with an assistant gardener's experience on several pri- vate places around New York and in Newport, five years head gardener to Horace Russell, Southampton, L. I., and five years in his present position as head gardener to Mrs. W. B. Leeds, Newport, R. I. Mr. Gray writes : "It is with a deep sense of the honor conferred upon me that I accept the office of president of the American Sweet Pea Society. Al- though our exhibitions, from a horti- cultural point of view, are now greater successes every year, I am sorry to say the financial end is not so bright, and I urgently appeal to the florist, pri- vate gardener and amateur to join the society and help the good work along. The private gardener is the one to en- courage and build up the amateur in- terest in this country. In every com- The American Florist. July 24, munity the gardener can interest some one in growing sweet peas by giving freely of his advice, and in this way great good would be accomplished, not only to the society, but to horticulture as well. Some of the prominent seed firms are not fully alive to the possi- bilities of this movement, and should give generously of their support to pro- mote the work of the society. By, all working together great good would be accomplished and the society put upon a basis where it would not be com- pelled to accept an invitation from an- other horticultural body to hold its ex- hibitions. The convention should, in my mind, be made up of delegates duly appointed from the different horticul- tural societies and instructed by a vote of their society as to the best place and time to hold the exhibitions. In this way a time and place could be arranged that would be satisfactory to the majority. I promise to do all I can to prove worthy of the honor conferred upon me." Convention Breezes. The exhibits of Percy Brightman, Newport, in the amateur classes were commendable. His blooms were all well staged and he captured five first prizes and a special silver medal awarded for excellence of exhibit. The table and mantel decorations and all exhibits staged for effect were invariably well done and of high or- der. A large vase of the hybrid tea rose, Ophelia, shown by Mrs. M. F. Plant (Ernest Robinson, Gr.), was superb. The new president, William Gray, was showered with congratulations and good wishes. The Gardeners and Florists' Club of Boston were the guests of the New- port Horticultural Society, being met at the train and taken to the beach for a shore dinner, followed by an auto- mobile ride around the ocean drive. It is largely due to the untiring ef- forts of Secretary Harry Bunyard and Show Manager Alexander MacLellan that everything went so smoothly, and much credit is due both of these gen- tlemen. It surely must have been a keen disappointment to the Newport gar- deners not to be able to compete more fully than they did. The fog was a severe handicap for them, or other- wise they would have been in strong. As it was, they swallowed their cha- grin and assumed a good spirit all round, and in classes that were ar- ranged for effect they showed in their exhibits both skill and artistic ar- rangement of high order, which had much to do in adding splendor to the show. The Awards. SECTION A — PRIVATE GARDENERS. Peter Henderson & Co.'s prizes, 12 vases, 20 sprays to a vase, Spencer varieties — Giraud Foster, Lenox, Mass. (Edwin Jenkins, Supt.), 1st; Mrs. Eobt. Winthrop, Lenox, Mass. (S. W. Carlquist, Supt.), 2nd; Com. A. C. James, Newport, R. I. (J. H. Greatorex, Gr.), 3rd. Thorburn prize, 12 vases Spencer varieties — Giraud Foster, 1st. Arthur T. Boddington prizes, collection of sweet peas, 25 varieties — Giraud Foster, 1st; Com, A. C. James, 2nd. Weeber & Don prize, vase 100 sprays mixed sweet peas, arranged for effect— Mrs. W. Watts Sherman, Newport, E. I. (Andrew Ramsey, Gr.), 1st. Mount Desert Nurseries prizes, vase sweet peas, 20 stems. Blooms shown for effect — Mrs. Thos. J. Emery, Newport, E. I. (A. L. Dorward, Gr.), 1st. Joseph Breck & Sons' prizes, three vases Spencer varieties— Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 1st. Henry A. Dreer prizes, vase Spencer va- rieties, Royal Purple — Giraud Foster, 1st Vase Spencer sweet peas, Margaret Madison Improved — Mrs. Hugh D. Auchincloss, Newport, R. I. (John Mahan, Gr.), 1st; Ralph Pulitzer, Manhasset, N. Y. (F. Hitchman, Gr.), 2nd. Hitchings & Co.'s prize, eight vases sweet peas— Giraud Foster, 1st; Col. Chas. Pfaff, So. Framingham, Mass. (Geo. Melvin, Gr.), 2nd. Sutton & Sons' prize, table of sweet peas — Mrs. Thos. J. Emery, 1st. Carters Tested Seeds, Inc., prizes, six tubs of sweet peas in bloom — Miss Edith Wetmore, Newport, R. I. (S. Johnson, Gr.), 1st; Stuart Duncan, Newport, R. I. (Wm. MacGillwray, Gr.), 2nd. American Sweet Pea Society's prizes, dis- play for effect — Mrs. W. G. Weld, Newport, R. I. (Jas. Watt, Gr.), 1st; Mrs. Wm. B. Leeds, Newport, R. I. (Wm. Gray, Gr.), 2nd. SECTION B — PRIVATE GARDENERS AND AMATEURS. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s prizes, 12 vases sweet peas — Giraud Foster, 1st; Lester Leland, Manchester, Mass. (E. H. Wetterlow, Gr.), 2nd. Stumpp & Walter Co.'s prizes, six vases Spencer varieties — Arthur N. Cooley, Pittsfield, Mass. (Ed. Edwards, Gr.), 1st; Mrs. French Vanderbilt, Newport, R. I. (Daniel Hay, Gr.), 2nd; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 3rd. Henry F. Michell Co.'s prizes, six vases Spencer varieties — Col. Chas. Pfaff, 1st. Michell Seed House bronze medal, 25 blooms Illuminator — A. N. Cooley, 1st. Michell Seed House silver medal, vase Spen- cer varieties mixed — A. N. Cooley, 1st. Thomas J. Grey Co.'s prize, centerpiece of sweet peas for table decoration — Mrs. W. Watts Sherman, 1st; Mrs. Thomas J. Emery, 2nd. Watkins & Simpson prize, six vases Spencer varieties — Giraud Foster, 1st. SECTION C AMATEURS. John Lewis Childs' prizes, vase mixed sweet peas — Percy A. Brightman, Newport, R. I., 1st; Albert Johnson, Newport,- R. I., 3rd. American Sweet Pea Society's prize, 12 vases sweet peas — Fred P. Weber, Melville, R. I., 1st; I. H. Miller, Bustins Island, Me., 2nd; Miss Doris King, Newport, R. 1., 3rd. American Sweet Pea Society's prizes', six vases, six varieties — Wm. Gardner Taylor, 1st; I. H. Miller, 3rd. American Sweet Pea Society's prizes, three vases sweet peas, three varieties — Wm. Gard- ner Taylor, 2nd; Percy A. Brightman, 3rd. SECTION D — RETAILERS. American Sweet Pea Society's Prizes. Decoration for table of eight covers — Alfred T. Bunyard, Newport, R. I., 1st; J. G. Leikeus, Newport, R. I., 2nd. A mantel decoration of sweet peas — J. G. Leikens, 1st. A bridal bouquet of sweet peas — Alfred T. Bunyard, 1st; J. G. Leikens, 2nd. A hamper of sweet peas — J. G. Leikens. 1st. A corsage __of sweet peas — Alfred T. Bunyard, 1st; J. G. Leikens, 2nd. SECTION E — SCHOOL CHILDREN. Mrs. E. B. Auchincloss Prizes. Vase white — Jeannette Brightman, Newport, R. I., 1st; Willow F. Blossom, Cliftondale, Mass., 3rd. Vase light pink — Robert Meikle, Newport, R. I.. 1st; Willow F. Blossom, 2nd. Vase deep pink — Willow F. Blossom, 1st; Robt. Meikle, 2nd. Vase lavender — Jeannette Brightman, 1st; Willow F. Blossom, 2nd. Vase crimson or scarlet — Jeannette Bright- man. 1st; Willow F. Blossom, 2nd. Vase, any other color — Robert Meikle, 1st; Willow Blossom, 2nd; Jeannette Brightman, 3rd. Vase mixed sweet peas — Jeannette Bright- man, 1st; Willow F. Blossom, 2nd; Hall Weber, 3rd. SECTION F — OPEN AND MISCELLANEOUS. C. C. Morse & Co.'s prize, display of sweet peas — W. Atlee Burpee & Co. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. prize, 1915 novelty sweet peas — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, NEWPORT, R. I., JULY 15-16. First Prize Tub of Sweet Peas. Z9 J 5- The American Florist. wmmm I iiiiiim mmmg m. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, NEWPORT, A Table of the Cut Flower Exhibits. R. I., JULY 15-16. Lord & Burn bam Co.'s prize, display of sweet peas — John G. Stalford, Bar Harbor, Me., 1st; Oscar Sc'hultz, Newport, R. L, 2nd. American Sweet Pea Society's medal collec- tion of novelties appearing in 1915 catalogues — W. Atlee Burpee & Co., 1st. Sweet peas not yet in commerce — W. Atlee Burpee & Co., silver medal for seedling Fiery Cross, certificate of merit for seedling Cherub, certificate of merit for seedling President. National Sweet Pea Society of Great Britain gold medal awarded to W. Atlee Burpee & Co. for largest and most meritorious exhibit of sweet peas. SECTION G — GARDEN ASSOCIATION SPECIAL PRIZES. Tub of sweet peas of any white, cream or cream-yellow variety — Stuart Duncan, 1st; Miss Edith Wetmore, 2nd; Mrs. Thos. J. Emery, 3rd. Tub of any scarlet, crimson, rose or carmine — Mrs. W. G. Weld, 1st; Mrs. T. J. Emery, 2nd. Tub of any lavender, mauve, purple or blue — Stuart Duncan, 1st; Mrs. Thos. J. Emery, 2nd. Tub of any pink, orange or salmon — Mrs. Thos. J. Emery, 2nd. Display of sweet peas arranged against wall — Mrs. W. G. Weld, 1st; Mrs. Thos. J. Grey, 2nd; John Fletcher, Newport, R. I., 3rd. Horticultural Society Special Prizes, Sweet Peas, Spencer Varieties. White variety, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st: Mrs. Kobt. Winthrop, 2nd; Mrs. French Van- derbilt, 3rd. Crimson or scarlet. 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd; Arthur N. Cooley, 3rd. Rose or carmine, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Miss Alice Veteltas, Newport, R. I. (Wm. J. Matson, Gr.), 2nd; Robert W. Goelet, New- port, R. I. (Colin Robertson, Gr.), 3rd. Light pink, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robert Winthrop, 2nd; Arthur Cooley, 3rd. Deep pink, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robert Winthrop, 2nd; Robert Goelet. 3rd. Any blue. 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd; Arthur N. Cooley, 3rd. Any mauve, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st ; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd; Robt. W. Goelet, 3rd. Any cream or cream-yellow — Mrs. French Vanderbilt, 1st; Giraud Foster, 2nd; Henry A. C. Taylor, Newport (Wm. Mackay, Gr.), 3rd. Salmon or orange, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, ■ 1st; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd; Arthur N. Cooley, 3rd. Any lavender, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. French Vanderbilt, 2nd; Robt. Goelet, 3rd, Any maroon or purple, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd; Henry A. C. Taylor. 3rd. Any Picotee-edged, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 2nd; W. Goelet, 3rd. Any striped flaked blue or purple — Mrs. French Vanderbilt, 1st; Giraud Foster, 2nd; Arthur N. .Cooley, 3rd. Any striped or flaked red or rose — Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 1st; Robt. W. Goelet. 2nd. Any bicolor other than Picotee-edged, 25 sprays — Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Win- throp, 2nd. Any other color distinct from the above. 25 spray s— Giraud Foster, 1st; Mrs. Robt. Win- throp, 2nd; Henry A. C. Taylor, 3rd. For the most entries in the above section, the Pierson cup was awarded to Giraud Foster. For the finest vase of sweet peas in the above section, the Garden Magazine medal of Achievement was awarded to Giraud Foster. AMATEURS ONLY. (Spencers or Grandifloras.) Vase, 15 sprays, any white variety — Percy A. Brightman, 1st; R. E. Brierley, Newport, R. I., 2nd. Vase, 15 sprays, any pink — Wm. Gardner Taylor, Newport. R. I., 1st; Albert Johnson, Newport, R. L, 2nd. Vase, 15 sprays, any lavender — Percy A. Brightman, 1st; Wm. Gardner Taylor, 2nd. Vase, 15 sprays, any salmon or orange — Percy A. Brightman, 1st; lsabelle Miller, 2nd. Vase, 15 sprays, any crimson or scarlet — Miss Caroline L. Gibson, Newport, R. I., 1st; George Mackie, Newport, R. L, 2nd. Vase, 15 sprays, any eream or creamyellow — Fred P. Weber, 1st; Caroline L. Gibson, 2nd. Vase, 15 sprays, any Picotee-edged — Wm. Gardner, 1st; Ralph E. Brierley, 2nd, Vase, 15 sprays, any color distinct from the above — Percy A. Brightman, 1st; Wm. Gardner Taylor, 2nd. Collection of six vases, six varieties — Percy A. Brightman, 1st; Albert Johnson, 2nd. R. & J. Farquhar & Co.'s prizes, Spencer va- rieties, 20 sprays — Mrs. Robt. Winthrop, 1st. William B. Scott & Co.'s prizes, collection of sweet peas from a school garden — Grace B. Brazer, Newport, R. I., 1st; James Fitzgerald, 2nd; Gordon Bates, 3rd. GARDEN CLUB SPECIAL PRIZES. Decoration for table of eight covers — Mrs. Thos. J. Emery. 1st. Display of sweet peas for effect covering a round table — Mrs. W. Watts STierman, 1st; Mrs. H. Mortimer Brooks, Newport, R. I. (James Bond. Gr.), 2nd. Collection of sweet peas — Neil Ward, Lons- dale. L. I., certificate of merit. Collection of plants — W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., certificate of merit. Collection of plants and cut flowers — R. & J. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. , certificate of merit. Collection of water lilies — Henry A. Dreer, Inf., Philadelphia, certificate of merit. Collection of sweet peas — Henry A. Dreer, Inc., honorable mention. Collection of perennials — Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J., honorable mention. a Collection of cut cattleyas — Miltonia Con- servatories, Providence, R. I., certificate of merit. The Pandanus. Pandanus in variety comprise an- other group of decorative subjects that are well known to the trade and disposed of in large quantities, and the most important to the trade grower are the two old standhys, Pandanus Veit- chii and P. utilis. These graceful plants have had their ups and downs in popular favor, though possibly through no special fault on the part of the plants, but rather from faulty handling and treat- ment. In the first place, no pandanus should be potted so low in the pot that the soil completely covers the base of the plant, for such potting simply smothers the plant and encourages stem-rot after the plant reaches the ultimate consumer, the latter frequent- ly encouraging the process by system- atic overwatering. Secondly, pandanus require light and air throughout the day, while enjoying a night temperature of 60° to 65°. Thor- ough syringing is required during the summer months to keep down such pests as red spider and thrips, but as the nights grow cooler it is well to get the foliage dry before nightfall. PROPAGATION. As to propagation, there is only one method for P. Veitchii, and that is by means of cuttings formed from the small shoots that appear around the base of the plants, these being preferably taken off with a heel of the old wood at the base of the cut- ting, and in a warm house will root at any season when placed in sand and not given too much water. P. utilis is increased by means of those singular compound seeds that are imported from the tropics, one seed or nut sometimes producing only one plant, and at other times may give half a dozen, much depend- ing upon the condition in which the The American Florist. July 24, quite tender, requiring a warm house and careful watering, but once well rooted the young plants soon go ahead, but remain rather impatient to over- watering at all times. W. H. Taplin. New Orleans Horticultural Society. The annual meeting was held in the Association of Commerce rooms, July 15,| at 8 p. m., P. A. Chopin, presid- ing; E. Farley, vice-president, and C. R. Panter, secretary. There were 27 members present. After reading of the minutes the committee on annual out- ing, consisting of H. Scheuermann, H. Kraak and P. Abele, reported that they had succeeded in getting the members to bring their wives and families on the outing on the Steamer Hanover. There were about fifty members with their families who took advantage of this pleasurable trip. The report of the committee was received, and the members tendered them a vote of thanks. The committee on flower show pre- sented the final report showing a profit of $150, which was turned' over to the committee of ladies representing the city beautiful movement — this amount to help them in a worthy cause — the beautifying of New Orleans. The secretary presented the annual report, showing a substantial cash bal- ance in the hands of the treasurer and $600 invested in state bonds. Election of officers then took place. , H. Scheuermann, of the Orchid Store, was unanimously elected president; J. Bollwinkle, well known seedsman, vice- president; Chas. R. Panter, re-elected secretary to serve his thirteenth term; J. Eblen, re-elected treasurer for the thirty-first term. The members then adjourned to the Cosmo cafe, where Caterer Jos. Kieffer had prepared a tempting repast. Appropriate remarks were made by P. A. Chopin, P. Abele, and E. Baker, the first president of the society, read several verses of poetry which he had prepared for the occasion, which fol- low. The newly elected officers made appropriate remarks. From the time^ it began With just a modest plan To interest folks in flowers, To add grace and good taste To each home and each place And employ the idle hours — Altogether "within the bounds of propriety, The New Orleans Horticultural Society. 'Tis true it has given to city and state. Without any reward worked early and late To bring forth things of beauty, To have brightness and cheer To drive off dullness and care, For this it considered a duty — Thus adding a charming variety, The New Orleans Horticultural Society. It's shows have been fine And first class in their line, Great pleasure have given to many, Where prize flowers abound From ceiling to ground. As to small ones, there haven't been any — Without any attempt at notoriety, The New Orleans Horticultural Society. It's not labored in vain, For already its fame Has spread far and wide in the nation, For new flowers and new forms, Like a rose without thorns, Thus aiding in nature's creation- All this in the strictest sobriety. The New Orleans Horticultural Society. Chas. R. Panter, Sec'y. When the tangled cobweb pulls The cornflower's cap awry. And the lilies tall lean over the wall To bow to the butterfly, It Is July. THE ROSE. Indoor Planting;. During the month of June a great amount of our forcing roses are plant- ed; perhaps June planting is the prac- tice in the eastern states more so than in the middle or western localities, as there are so many small ranges, _and the climatic conditions also differ. Then again below the Mason and Dix- on line, the month of June is by far the best month in the year of the warm weather months, and the grow- er seldom throws out anything until after June 20, and this holds true in many other sections also. However, everything should be in readiness to rush the planting along now. The houses to be planted should Henry Scheuermann, New Orleans, La. The President-Elect of the New Orleans Horti- cultural Society Is One of the Younger Mem- bers and Co-partner of the Orchid Store. This Store Is Among the Most Progres- sive in the City and Well Located at 141 Carondelet Street, in the Business Center. be emptied and thoroughly cleaned. If raised benches are used, they should be strongly repaired where necessary, and everything put into first class shape. The benches should be washed off with the hose and given a good coat of lime wash to which has been added a generous amount of sulphur. After they are dry, a sprinkling of straw should be placed in the bottom of the bench to keep the soil from sift- ing through the cracks in the bottom. Five inches of soil should be used, firmly packed, and the sides of the bench should be six inches inside. This will leave an inch of siding above the soil, which, if packed firmly, will settle very little afterwards. Never plant in soil that is wet; great care should be taken to have the soil thoroughly mixed and well broken up. A generous sprinkling of a good grade of finely ground bone, mixed with the soil as it is being brought into the houses, will be great- ly beneficial to the plants, as it will begin to act about the time the young stock begins to take hold. About a peck or a little more to 400 square feet of bench surface will be about the proportion of bone to use. If grafted plants are used, look care- fully at the union and plant nothing that is not firmly joined at the splice; also see that the raffia is removed and that it does not cut into the bark; 15 inches in the rows is about the proper spacing for most all of the forcing varieties, except American Beauty or Radiance. Prince d'Arenberg will also do better planted 18 inches apart, as this variety grows exceptionally strong and is of the spreading type. Four rows to a four-foot table will handle well, bringing the outside rows about five inches from the edge of the bed. Grafted plants should be planted deep enough to bring the splice or union below the surface of the soil after the beds have been leveled. We prefer to pack the soil firmly with a billet of wood or rammers for about five inches surrounding the plants, leaving a de- pression at each plant for water, and this we leave until the plants show some growth in their new quarters. Then we level and cultivate every week. Be sure that the ball of the plant is wet when planting, and water liberally after planting; also keep the soil between the rows dampened, but not soaked, otherwise there will not be enough humidity in the atmosphere of the house to promote growth of the right kind. The houses should be sprayed early on hot, bright days, and again in the early afternoons, and it will be found advisable to stake and tie the houses as they are planted, completing the task as we go along. Any of the young plants that are found to be burning from a bad light in the roof should be protected; the burning spot can easily be detected by holding a piece of paper over the burned plants, and with a pencil brush, lashed to a long rod, it can be painted out with a brush-full of linseed oil slightly col- ored with lead. You may rest assured that plants that are burning in this way will make very slow headway, as sometimes an area of six or seven feet is burned by one bad glass during the sun travel across the roof. Of course, there are a great many plants that are being carried over from year to year that will require careful handling, and as this work is necessarily slow if one has several houses to prune and top dress, the work should be begun in good season. The Killarneys can be started by the first week of July, and the starting really means withholding the water and spraying every day, letting the soil dry out gradually and the wood ripen slowly. Two weeks of this and one can start pruning. Prune within about 18 inches to two feet of the ground, according to the height of the good wood, found in the plants, or even higher if the lower eyes are dusty looking and the wood seems too old and hard. The best wood to prune back to will! be fresh-looking, with plump eyes and smooth bark. And only experience will make it possible for the grower to prune properly, as only general directions can be given on paper. If the plants are only one year in the beds, the soil need not be renewed. Prune and tie carefully and give the plants a good allowance of bone, and cultivate it into the soil, and water rather sparingly for the first two or three weeks, but spray overhead frequently, preferably early in the morning and at about 4 p. m., not in the hottest part of the day, as a bad case of scalded foliage will be the result. Richmond will require at least three weeks of drying before pruning, and can as a rule be pruned much harder; *9'5- The American Florist. ANNUAL OUTING OF THE NEW YORK FLORISTS' CLUB AT WITZEL'S GROVE, COLLEGE POINT, L. I., JULY 14. also, all roses of this type. Keep the walks dampened and reduce the air towards night, as the stock will do much better than by leaving- the ven- tilators wide open, outside of the risk one runs from sudden storms that may strike at any time during the summer. Do not leave the end doors open at any time, and avoid draughts summer or winter in the houses. Stock being carried over the third season should have from two to three inches of the old soil removed and re- placed with fresh soil, one part cow manure and three parts good sod soil, with the addtion of bone meal or ground bone, allowing a handful to each plant. E. The Osage Orange as a Dye-stuff. It will interest our western and southwestern friends to learn that the time is coming when the Osage orange can be put to a much more profitable use than as a mere hedge plant, but the new idea will be no bar to its con- tinued use in hedges. F. W. Kressman, a government chemist, recently stated before the American Leather Chemists' Associa- tion at Atlantic City, that the Osage orange tree is as prolific in properties necessary for manufacture of dyes for leather as fustic. Fustic wood is im- ported from .the East Indies, the mini- mum market price before the war be- gan being $18 to $20 per ton, which has now been doubled. It was stated at the convention that Osage orange can be shipped from Texas and Okla- homa to middle Atlantic ports for $10 to $14 per ton. Federal chemists state that the dye is in every respect as good as that obtained from fustic. "We believe thai fustic dye is used in other than the leather industry. A. F. F. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Growing: Exhibition Blooms. The plants being grown for large exhibition specimens will require lots of care from now on, and to be suc- cessful with them there must not be any let-up in the work of attending to their wants. They should now be ready for the final potting, which if not finished up by the first of July, valuable time is being lost. The size and condition of the plants at time of potting should govern the selection as to the size of pots or tubs for this final potting. Good, strong plants, well furnished with branches and healthy foliage, now in 8-inch . or 10- inch pots, can stand being shifted into pots or tubs 14 inches to 18 inches in diameter when grown one plant to the pot, and if two and three plants to the pot, a larger size can be used, but it should be borne in mind that it is not the large size of the pots that will make the fine specimens, and if the plants are not in vigorous growing condition, with lots of healthy roots at time of potting, it is safest to use smaller size pots rather than pot into extra large pots containing too much soil for the plants to safely take care of. There is a great deal of differ- ence in the growth of the plants, even •though of the same variety. Out of six or eight plants, there are some that go ahead and respond to the cul- ture treatment much better than the others and make large plants in con- siderably shorter time; these are the plants that should go into the larger size pots or tubs. Two very important items to ar- range for at the final potting of these plants is a live, rich soil and plenty of drainage in the pots. Use plenty of broken pieces of pots over the holes in the bottom for drainage, and over these some well rotted manure. The compost best suited for these large chrysanthemum plants is three parts coarse sod loam and one part well rotted manure; to this can be added (when procurable) a liberal amount of leaf mould, sharp, clean sand, bone- meal, and a sprinkling of soot and charcoal. It is most important, espe- cially with the final potting of these plants, that they be potted firmly so as to encourage a short, firm, sturdy growth. Fill in the soil well around the ball of the plant to within two or three inches from the top of the pots, leaving this for top dressing later on as the plants become established. After potting, extra care must be ex- ercised in the watering of the plants, watering sparingly until the roots get well hold of the soil, after which they require a liberal amount of water and must not be allowed to suffer for the want of it. Syringe two or three times a day on bright days and damp- en around where the plants are stand- ing to maintain moist growing condi- tions all the time. In this section of the country (Illi- nois) we have learned from experience that it is better to keep these large specimens entirely indoors where we have them under our control all the time, rather than put them outside, exposed to the heavy rain and wind storms, grasshoppers and other in- sects. Another very important matter is to give them the best bench on the place, where they will get plenty of light and all the air possible during the very hot weather, and do not overlook the necessary attention as regards supports; the branches will 8 The American Florist. July 24, soon be lengthening' out considerably, and must be supported to guard against being broken. It is also well to bear in mind that training can commence from the very start, so that when any supports are put to the plants the object of the trained plant should always be held in view. The plants of the early planted sin- gle stem cut flower stock being grown for exhibition are now growing vigor- ously, requiring constant attention in caring for their needs. They should be properly staked and supported and the sideshoots rubbed out as soon, as large enough to properly handle. Most of these plants are now setting their summer bud, which must be removed when large enough to do so safely. This bud has a growth on each side of it, and one of these growths should be removed with the bud,., and the other allowed to go on to make the growth. Some of the varieties are already throwing up a number of suckers at the stool of the plant, and these also must be removed, being careful not to cut the plant's roots when doing the work. One very important point to be sure of in connection with this class of stock is to have the soil in the beds firm; if it is soft and spongy' the plants will make a soft spindly growth, finishing up with long-neck flowers. What is needful is to en- courage a short-jointed, sturdy growth. The soil of the beds is now getting well filled with roots, which means that the plants must not suffer tor water, and they require copious syringings daily to keep the foliage in a luxuriant state. As is advised here for the exhibi- tion stock, so it is necessary with the early planted commercial stock, and the later planted stock will need at- tention to clear the beds of weeds and even up the surface, watching closely the condition of the soil for watering. The plants of the late varieties still in pots, being brought along for planting the early part of July, must not be neglected in any way. These young plants in pots require very fre- quent waterings and syringings to keep them in a growing condition. It is time the pompon and single varieties were planted in their per- manent quarters. One of the things the grower must look out for with these varieties is not to give them too strong compost or the sprays will be long-jointed with weak stems. An- other important item is to be sure there is enough head room to the bench to safely carry the plants with- out them getting up in the glass. Most of this class of plants are grown in the nearly natural state, but if fine, long-stemmed sprays are wanted, the plants should only be allowed to carry three or four shoots. Do not neglect the regular spraying to keep down the insects of all kinds, which will quickly put in their, appearance if this work is not attended to. C. W. Johnson. North Milwaukee, Wis. — Kamp & Spinti are planning to add two new houses this season. Kokomo, IND. — W. W. Coles and wife and daughter will attend the San Fran- cisco convention next month. Pasadena, Calif— The Huntington Land & Improvement Co. is erecting a greenhouse and store at 553 South Fair Oaks avenue. Waco, Tex.— Tom Wolfe, florist, is making a boat trip from New Orleans to New York, where he will spend a vacation of several weeks. Eelworm, Clubroot, Gallworm. Ed. American Florist : Please advise what difference there is in eelworm, clubroot and gallworm, to which rose growers frequently refer, and whether it is advisable to plant roses infested with any of these. Pennsylvania. C. W. Eelworm is a term applied to organ- isms belonging to the great class, ne- matoda. These organisms are often, and most properly, called nematodes. Eelworm, therefore, is a general term; any eelworm is a nematode. I have suggested, in this connection, the sub- stantive word, hema" as being short and .capable of linguistic modifications that recommend it. Thus we might derive 'from it the useful verb "to nematise," meaning to infect with nemas, and thence the adjective "ne- matised" and the substantive nematis- ing, etc. Also, by appropriate prefixes, another group of useful, though- more or less technical, words suggest them- selves, such as : phytonema, zoonema; gednema, hydronema, and very many others. The word nema, however, does not occur in the .dictionaries. The word nematode has very little to recommend it philologically. It is badly derived from nematoidea, a word correctly derived from the Greek, meaning "like a thread." This latter term had its origin in the fact that the organisms to which it is applied' are relatively long and slender, like a thread, though most of them that at-, tack plants are microscopic or nearly so. "Nematodes and Their Relation- ships," a pamphlet from the yearbook of the United States department of agriculture for 1914, gives a further ex- planation of the terms eelworm and nematode. Clubfoot is a name applied to dis- eases which cause misshapen roots— especially to that attacking the mus- tard or cabbage family. The disease differs completely from any caused by nematodes, though there is a certain superficial resemblance. The organism, Plasmodiophora brassicae, Wor., which causes this disease, is a vegetable or- ganism of very low form, belonging to the myxomycetes. The myxomycetes are regarded by some naturalists as being animal organisms. Gallworm is a species of nematode, Heterodera radicicola, Greef, and is fully described in the pamphlet men- tioned above. It attacks several hun- dred kinds of plants, among them most of our cultivated plants, including roses. It occurs in tropical and mild temperature regions throughout the world, and causes losses amounting to millions of dollars annually. Whether it is advisable to plant roses infested with this latter disease is a question that can hardly be an- swered simply by "yes" or "no," though in the vast majority of cases the answer should be "no; it is not ad- visable." If there is a region where the soil is already thoroughly infested with gallworm, and where the inhab- itants, either through ignorance, care- lessness or folly, are taking no precau- tions to reduce the amount of gall- worm, roses infested with gallworm might be planted out with no economic offense against the inhabitants of the region. The ethics of the matter I must leave you to work out as best you can. Except in some such case as that mentioned, it would not be advisa- ble to plant out roses infested with a disease of so serious a nature as that caused by the gallworm. N. A. Cobb, Agricultural Technologist. OBITUARY. Richard James Groves, Richard James Groves, for 50 years engaged in the florist business at Atchi- son, Kan., and the oldest florist in that state, died at his residence in that city, July 17, aged 83 years. He was born in Bromsgrove. England, and came to America in 1857, locating in Kansas in 1861. In 1865 Mr. Groves established the present floral business now operated at 1018 North Third street, Atchison. He learned the florist's trade in England, having been a florist there 14 years, and he got- his start in Atchison' in a pe- culiar ..Way. There were only three florists in ■'-. the state at that time and two of them had greenhouses in Leav- enworth. The wife of one of them used to drive to Atchison with a spring wagon full of flowers, and return next day with the wagon empty. She sold out on one visit to O. C. Hager, who was then operating a restaurant. The rats ate all the plants off during the night, and next day Mr. Groves hap- pened to be passing when Hager was throwing them out. One plant, a rose, looked a little better than the rest; Groves paid him 10 cents for it, and took it home, and this was the founda- tion of the present modern and com- modious Gro-ves' greenhouses. On July 6 of this year Mr. Groves turned his business over to his daughters, and the name was changed from Groves' Greenhouse to The Groves Floral Co. The business will be conducted in the future by Miss Marian Groves and Miss Clara Groves, a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Groves. Mrs. Sabina Louise Mallon. Mrs. Sabina Louise Mallon, wife of Peter Mallon, a well-known florist of Brooklyn, N. Y., died at her home in that city, July 15, aged 64 years. Mrs. Mallon was born in Brooklyn, her maiden name being Mc- Donald. Her father, Thomas McDon- ald, was at one time captain of the constabulary of Tipperary, Ireland. She had for years been an attendant at St. Francis Xavier's church (R. C), of Brooklyn and was one of the foun- ders of the Immaculate Conception Day Nursery. She is survived by her hus- band, two sons and two daughters. One son, William H., is associated with his father in the retail florist business, the other, Peter, Jr., is employed in Prospect park. The daughters are Miss Anna L. Mallon and Mrs. Daniel Bryan. The funeral was held on the morning of July 19 at the church she had attended, with a requiem mass. A. F. F. Abram Trueblood. Abram Trueblood, a charter mem- ber of the Indiana Horticultural So- ciety, and one of the best-known nur- serymen of Indiana, died July 16 at the home of his son, S. C. Trueblood, at In- dianapolis, Ind.", aged 88 years. Mr. Trueblood had lived in Indianapolis only a short time, coming here from Anderson, Ind., where he was a mem- ber of the Friends' church. He is survived by a widow and three daughters, Mrs. A. H. Sherer, of Day- ton, O.; Miss Alma Trueblood, of An- derson; Mrs. A. J. Weaver, of Berkeley, Calif., and two sons, S. C. Trueblood and W. D. Trueblood. The funeral was held at the home of his son July 19. i9'5- The American Florist. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Programme of the Thirty-First Annual Meeting and Exhibition to be Held in the Civic Center Building, San Francisco, Calif., August 17-19, 1915. TUESDAY, AUGUST 17. FIEST DAY— OPENING SESSION, 2 P. M. Opening exercises in Hall H, east side Fourth Floor, Civic Center Au- Mayor of San Francisco. ditorium. Address of Welcome— By Hon. Jas. Eolph, Jr Response — By W. F. Gude. President Welch's Address. Reading Minutes of Executive Board. Report of the Secretary. Report of the Treasurer. «. Reports of State Vice-Presidents. Consideration of Invitations for Meeting Place for 1916. EVENING SESSION— 8 P. M. Balloting for Meeting Place for 1916, at St. Francis Hotel, Geary and Powell Sts. Reception to President Welch, at the St. Francis Hotel— Music, dancing, refreshments. Strictly informal. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, SECOND DAY— MORNING SESSION, 9 A. M. Meeting of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 10 a. m— Session S. A. F. and 0. H.— Report of the National Flower Show Committee, George Asmus, Chairman — Discussion. Nomination of Officers for 1916. Report of the Judges of the Trade Exhibition and the* Convention Garden. Repoi'l: of the Committee on the President's Address— Discussion. 10:80 a. m. — Annual Meeting of The Ladies' Society of American Florists. AFTERNOON SESSION— 2 P. M. Bowling Contest of The Ladies of the S. A. F. at alley to be provided. 2 p. m.— Session S. A. F. and 0. H.— Discussion, "Are Not Insurance Rates on Modern Greenhouse Establishments Too High, in view of the lighter risks accruing from better and less dangerous con- struction?" Led by Wra. F. Kasting. Report of the Committee on National Publicity. Irwin Bertermann, Chairman — Discussion. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19. THIRD DAY— MORNING SESSION, 9 A. M, Meeting of The Florists' Hail Association. 10 a. m. — Meetings, time allotted for Rose, Carnation, Chrysanthemum and Gladiolus Societies if desired. 11 a. m.— Election of Officers of the S. A. F. and O. H. for 1916. Polls open from 11 a. m. to 12M. THIRD DAY— AFTERNOON SESSION, 2 P. M. Question Box. Deferred Business. Annual Bowling Tournament, S. A, F. and 0. H., at Grany's alleys, 924 Market St. FRIDAY, AUGUST 20. FOURTH DAY. S. A. F. and 0. H. Day at. the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. ESSAYS, In view of the many and varied attractions of the convention and Convention City, the Executive Board decided that it would be unwise to take up the time of the convention with the reading of essays. Re- alizing, however, the value of the presentation of essays at the Society's conventions, the secretary was instructed to invite essays from various gentlemen willing to prepare them, such invitations and the number of them to be within his discretion, the essays to be furnished to the trade papers for publication during the convention period, and to be printed as part of the proceedings of the convention. The following essays are presented: "Is it Advisable for the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists to Establish a National Credit and Collection Depart- ment?" by August F. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111. "The Problems Attending the Establishment of Permanent Convention Gardens," by Theodore Wirth, Superintendent of Parks, Minneapolis, Minn. "The Necessity of National Publicity to Advance the Interests of Commercial Floriculture in the United States," by Albert Pochelon, De- troit, Mich. INFORMATION. Hotel Headquarters — The St. Francis Hotel, Geary and Powell Sts. Th'e Secretary's Office will be near the main entrance of Halls H, 1 and J, east side, fourth floor, in the Civic Center Auditorium, where all members should report as soon as possible after their arrival in San Francisco. Members who have not paid their 1915 assessment can make payment at this office and receive the official badge button, but the work of the office will be greatly facilitated if members will make re- mittances to the secretary prior to the convention. Those desirous of becoming members of the Society may qualify at the secretary's office and will be accorded the privileges of the con- vention. The address of the secretary after July 15 will be Care of Daniel MacRorie, 430 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco. Life members' buttons will be sent to those entitled to them upon receipt of seventy-five cents, or they may be obtained at the secretary's office. OFFICERS FOR 1915. President Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass. Vice-President Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Cal. Secretary John Young. 53 W. 28th St., New York City Treasurer Wm, F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS. Alabama — W. B. Paterson, Jr. Montgomery. Arkansas — Lawrence Thomas Shel- ton, Fayetteville. California (North)— H. Plath. 510 Wyoming St., San Francisco. California (South)— Edwin Lons- dale. Floradale Farm, Lomuoc. Colorado — John Edward Johnson, Pike's Peak Floral Co., Colorado* Springs. Connecticut— J. F. Huss, 1103 Asy- lum Ave.. Hartford. Delaware — Wm. Turnavec, Box 71, Edymere, Wilmington. District of Columbia — Elmer C. Mayberry, 6 Dupont Circle, Wash- ington. Florida — C. D. Mills. Jacksonville. Georgia — A. C. Oelsehig, Savannah. Idaho— J. W. C. De.nke, Twin Falls. Illinois (North) — W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. Illinois (South) — J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville. Indiana (North) — W. J. Vesey, Jr., Fort Wayne. Indiana (South) — Geo. R. Gause, Richmond. Iowa — Roy F. Wilcox, . Council Bluffs. Kansas — Chas. P. Mueller, 145 N. Main St., Wichita. Kentucky — George E. Schultz, 550 4th Ave., Louisville. Louisiana — Harry Papworth. New Orleans. Maine — A. E. Thatcher. Mt. Des- ert Nurseries. Bar Harbor. Maryland — George Morrison, Car- roll P. O.. Baltimore. Massachusetts (East) — W. J. Ken- nedy, Chestnut Hill, Brookline. Massachusetts (West)— Alfred J. Loveless, Lenox Michigan (East)— Frank Danzer. 26 Broadway, Detroit. Michigan (West)— Henry Smith, 139 Monroe St., Grand Rapids. Minnesota— C. F. Rice, 115 W. 6th St., Minneapolis. Mississippi— S. W. Crowell, Rose- acres, Coakoma County. Missouri (East) — Robert .7. Wind- ier, 230O S. Grand Ave., St. Louis. Missouri (West)— W. L. Bocki 1116 Walnut St., Kansas City. Montana— .1. P. Ring, State Nur- sery, Helena. Nebraska — Irwin F. Frey, 1338 O St. , Lincoln. New Hampshire — Donald McLeod, Concord. New Jersey— J. G. Esler, Saddle River. New York (East)— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St., N. Y. City. New York (West) — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St.. Buffalo. North Carolina — William Rehder, Wilmington. North Dakota — T. D. Smedley. 69 Broadway, Fargo. Ohio (North)— H. P. Knoble. 1836 W. 25th St., Cleveland. Ohio (South)— C. E. Critchell, 36 E. 3d St., Cincinnati. Oklahoma— Geo. Stiles, 139 W. Main St., Oklahoma City. Oregon — F. A. Van Kirk, 64 E. 50th St., Portland. Pennsylvania (East) — Harry St Betz, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania (West) — W. A. Clarke, 121 7th St.. Pittsburgh. Rhode Island — Fred C. Green, Supt. of Park, Providence. South Carolina — C. A. Moss, Spar- tanburg. South Dakota — W. T. March, Mitch- ell. Tennessee — Chas. L. Baum. Knox- ville. Texas — Henry F. Greve, 325 Main St., Dallas. Utah— A. J. Alt. 62 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Vermont— W. E. Peters, 137 St. Paul St.. Burlington. Virginia — F. A. Whelan, Mt. Ver- non, Fairfax County. Washington — J. W. Duncan, Supt. of Parks. Spokane. West Virginia — C. P. Dudley, Par- kersburg. Wisconsin — Fred H. Holton, 457 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. CANADA. Alberta — A. M. Terrill. Calgary. East, Toronto. Manitoba— H. E. Philpott, Winni- Quebec — G. A. Robinson, 749 St., peg. Catherine Road, Outremont, Ontario — H. Dillemuth, King St., Montreal. EXECUTIVE BOARD. J. A. O. Peterson. Cincinnati, For Three Years. Wm. R. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. Robert C. Kerr. Houston, Tex. For One Year. Thomas Roland. Nahant. Mass. August F. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111. For Two Years. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Additional Members of the Board of Directors, Complying With the Amendments Adopted at the Boston Convention, to Serve One Year, Wallace R. Pierson, president of the American Rose Society, Cromwell. Conn. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., president of the American Carna- tion Society. Irwin Bertermann, president of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 241 Mass. Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Harry A. Bunyard, president of the New York Florists' Club, 40 W. 28th St., New York City. George Burton, president of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa. Washington Representative. W. F. Gude, 1214 F St., N. W.. Washington. D. C. NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE. Term expires W. N. Rudd, Morgan Park, 111 Dec. 31, 1915 Thomas Roland, Nahant, Mass Dec. 31, 1916 Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J Dec. 31, 1917 George Asmus, Chairman, Chicago, 111 Dec. 31. 1918 Adolph Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa Dec. 31, 1919 Wm. P. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa Dec. 31, 1920 1915 CONVENTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Daniel MacRorie San Francisco, Cal. H. Plath San Francisco, Cal. Angelo J. Rossi San Francisco, Cal. OTHER OFFICERS. Botanist — Prof. J. F. Cowell*. Buffalo. N. Y. Pathologist — Prof. H. H. Whetzel, Cornell University, Ithaca, N Y. Entomologist— Prof. W. E. Britton, State Entomologist, New Britain, Conn. Chairman Committee .on Sports — Chas. E. Critchell, Cincinnati 0. Superintendent of Trade Exhibition— John Young, 53 W. 28th St., New York City. Superintendent of Convention Garden — Daniel MacRorie, 430 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. Sergeant-at-Arms — Will be appointed later. *Deceased. TARIFF AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. W. F. Gude, Chairman, Washing- Ralph M. Ward. New York City. ton, D. C. Julius Roehrs. Rutherford. N J. James MeHutchinson, 17 Murray Wm. H. Siebrecht. Jr., Long St.. New York City. Island City, N. Y. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL GARDENS. Benjamin Hammond. Chairman, Gust. X. Amrhyn, Supt of Parks Beacon. N. Y. New Haven, Conn. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Michael Barker, Chicago. 111. Ind. Leonard Barron. Garden City N. Y. JUDGES FOR THE TRADE EXHIBITION. Will be appointed later. JUDGES FOR THE CONVENTION GARDEN. Will be appointed later. PAST PRESIDENTS. 1895 Edwin Lonsdale. •1890 William Scott. 1897 Adam Graham. 1598 W. F. Gude. 1599 W. N. Rudd. •1900 E. M. Wood. 1901 Patrick O'Mara. 1902 John Burton. 1903 John Burton. 1904 P. Breitmever. 1905 J. C. Vaughan. •1884 John Thorpe. 1885 John Thorpe. 1886 John Thorpe. 1887 Robert Oralg. 1888 E. G. Hill 1889 J. N. May. •1890 J. M. Jordan. 1891 M. H. Norton. 1892 James Dean. ♦1893 Wm. R. Smith. •1894 J. T. Anthony. ♦Deceased. 1906 Wm. F. Kasting. 19117 Wm. J. Stewart. 190S F. H. Traendly. 1909 J. A. Valentine. 1910 F. R. Pierson. 1911 George Asmus. 1912 Richard Vincent, Jr. 1913 J. K. M. L. Far- quhar. 1914 Theodore Wirth 10 The American Florist. July 24, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always •end the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the Amekican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. American Sweet Pea Society 1 — Annual meeting and exhibition 1 — The exhibition (illus. ) 1 — The business meeting 2 — President Morse's address 2 — Prize winning varieties 3 — President-elect Gray 3 — Convention breezes 4 — The awards 4 The pandauus 5 New Orleans Horticultural Society 6 — Henry Scheuermann (portrait) 6 The rose 6 — Indoor planting 6 The Osage orange as a dye-stuff 7 Outing of New York Florists' Club (illus.)... 7 Chrysanthemums 7 — Growing exhibition blooms 7 Eelworm, clubroot, gallworm 8 Obituary 8 — Richard James Groves 8 — Mrs. Sabina Louise Mallon 8 — Abram Trueblood 8 S. A. F. convention programme 9 Cleveland flower show. 10 American Gladiolus Society 10 Buffalo 12 Lancaster County Florists' Club 12 Chicago 16 Tri-City Florists' Club 19 Minneapolis, Minn 20 Ft. Wayne 21 Philadelphia 22 Oklahoma City 22 St. Louis 23 Flatbush, N. Y 24 — Louis Schmutz, Si', (portrait) 24 New York 24 — New York Florists' Club outing 25 Nassau County Horticultural Society 20 The seed trade .32 — Johnson Seed Co. bankruptcy petition 32 — French bulbs 32 — Corn behind schedule 32 — Credits and collections in the seed trade ... 32 The nursery trade 38 — Immense forest nursery 38 — New Indiana nursery law 38 — English walnuts in Pennsylvania 38 — Trees and shrubs with decorative fruits.... 38 — Roses for fall blooming 38 Market gardeners 40 — Vegetable prices low. 40 — Perfect greenhouse tomatoes 40 — Celery blight experiments in Ontario 40 — Summer treatment of greenhouse soil 41 Kansas City 46 Omaha 47 Cincinnati 48 Providence. R. I...... 48 Albany. N. Y 40 The bureau of plant industry, of the department of agriculture, will dis- tribute quite a number of new Chinese trees and shrubs next season, descrip- tive lists of which may be had on ap- plication to Peter Bissett, in charge of Foreign Plant Distribution. Waste Factory Heat Utilized. Dresden, Germany, July 13. — Suc- cessful results of experiemnts in in- creasing yields of gardens by heating the earth with the waste heat from factories and industrial establishments are announced by Prof. Kuebler of the technical high school. Fruits and vege- tables grown under this novel condi- tion, according to Prof. Kuebler, have been found to advance about twice as fast as the same things planted sim- ultaneously in normal unheated ground and have attained from 40 to 100 per cent greater size. Cleveland Flower Show. The general committee in charge of The Cleveland flower show received the report of the retail displays committee composed of C. E. Russell, of Jones & Russell Co., chairman; C. M. Wagner, and Frank Ritzenthaler, of Knoble Bros. This is the result of several meet- ings held during the last week and in- terviews by several of the committee. The plan is to allot an equal amount of floor space to all the exhibitors desir- ing to make a display. Each exhibitor will be asked to change his exhibit each day and feature a different line of work on each day. In this way the re- tail section will contain an interesting collection of special work, illustrating all classes of decorative work the flor- ists are called upon to execute. It is also planned to have each ex- hibitor include in the five days of the show one day for table work, one day for corsage work, another for brides' bouquets, basket arrangements, etc., so arranged that a large variety of each class of work is shown each day. This plan was unanimously approved by the general show committee. American Gladiolus Society. SHOW AT ATLANTIC CITY. All arrangements are now perfected and the show will be held at the Royal Palace Casino, situated on the Board- walk and facing the ocean from three sides, thus insuring a hall as cool as one could wish for. The exhibition dates are August 26-29 inclusive, and the show will be open from 10 a. m. until 10 p. m. Admission will be charged as follows : From 10 a. m. to 6 p. m., 15 cents; from 6 p. m. to 10 p. m., 25 cents. There will be a musical program each evening ren- dered by Schwab's orchestra, the best in Atlantic City, and each afternoon of the first three days a lecture will be given as follows : Max Schling of New York, on "How to Arrange Flow- ers Artistically"; Arthur Cowee, Ber- lin, N. T., "The Varieties of Gladioli"; Maurice Fuld, of New York, on "How Best to Grow Gladioli by the Amateur." The fourth day being Sunday, the lec- ture feature will be omitted. The hall has been arranged into ex- hibition spaces, each 6 by 20 feet, which will constitute an exhibition space. Every exhibitor must divert from old methods of exhibiting, displaying his flowers in the most artistic and original way possible, and in this way make the entire show a thing of beauty. Exhibitors are charged a rental of $20 for each space, but the committee pledges itself to refund this amount if the returns from the show warrant it. A number of spaces are unengaged and applications should be made at once to Maurice Fuld, 1 Madison ave- nue, New York. Applications from foreign firms, both for space for ex- hibition purposes and advertising space in the souvenir bulletin have been re- fused. The committee is . confident, that if the weather conditions are favorable, this show will draw an attendance of 100,000 people during the four days, so that the exhibitors have a splendid guarantee of making their exhibit pro- fitable. From the very first they have planned this exhibit for the exclusive benefit of the American growers and dealers, and they will encourage all exhibitors to book as much business as they possibly can. A special souvenir bulletin and pro- gramme is in the course of construc- tion, and the committee is glad to an- nounce that the advertising space in this bulletin has been completely covered, and that further applications must be refused. The bulletin will contain as contributors, the names of every prominent gladioli grower and 10,000 copies of same will be published which will be sold at the exhibition at 10 cents each. The entire week will be known in Atlantic City, as "Gladiolus Week." This has been originated by the pub- licity bureau, and the Hotelmen's As- sociation of Atlantic City, who are co- operating with our committee to make our show a tremendous success. The growers from all over the coun- try will contribute in the neighborhood of 100,000 spikes of cut gladioli, which will be furnished free of charge to all the beach front hotels, who will use them to decorate their' dining rooms. In return the hotels will prominently advertise our show on their daily menus. As a further advertising cam- paign, the newspapers of Atlantic City will help us, and lithograph display signs will be prominent in the lobbies of the hotels, and in all the shop win- dows along the boardwalk. The com- mittee will gladly help those attending the show, to arrange hotel accommo- dations for them. For the benefit of those who are handicapped in the. knowledge of ar- ranging flowers artistically, an artist has been engaged who will help every exhibitor to accomplish what he is after. The hall will be open the day previous to the show, and a carpenter and sign painter will be on hand, to be of further assistance. Maurice Fuld, Chairman; Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, Arthur Cowee, George W. Kerr. Special ExhibUion Committe, Visitors at Panama-Pacific Exposition. R. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., president of the Texas State Florists' Associa- tion, is attending the convention of the Rotarians at San Francisco, Calif. He will spend some time sightseeing on the coast, remaining there until the S. A. F. convention. Mrs. Una Updike, of the Galveston Floral Co., Galveston, Tex., is attend- ing both the Panama-Pacific and the San Diego expositions, and will remain on the coast for about two months. Mrs. T. S. Hillyer, of Austin, Tex., is making a trip through the Pacific- northwest, and will return by way of San Francisco, visiting both exposi- tions before leaving for home. Chas. P. Mueller attended the Shrin- ers' conclave at Seattle, Wash., and the Rotarian convention at San Fran- cisco. He will remain on the coast until after the S. A. F. convention in August. J. F. Steinhauser, of the Steinhauser Florist & Nursery Co., Pittsburg, Kan., is visiting both expositions, returning from the Shriners' conclave at Seattle, Wash. M. Sharfenberg, of the Tulsa Green- houses, is ■ a Pacific coast visitor, at- tending both expositions. Important to Subscribers. The date on the yellow address label on your copy of THE AMERICAN FLORIST will show- when your subscription expires. Please renew subscriptions promptly on expiration to make- certain of receiving your copy of each issue. 'P'5- The American Florist. 11 One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Lra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Gardener, 15 years' ex- perience, desires position on private place. Reference is the best. Address Key 502, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. Missouri preferred. Address Key c 29, care American Florist. Situation Wanted—By all-'round florist, de- signer; German, single, 25; 10 years 1 experience; good references; state wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton PI., Chicago. Situation Wanted— Specialist ia roses carna- tions, 'mums, pot plants and general greenhouse stock; alsi first class designer; can manage help; married; 22 years' experience. Geo. Collins. 27 Forest Ave , Lake Forest. 111. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant? Nine years' store, and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Addiess Key 525, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By young man, first class designer, decorator and storeman of ability. 12 years' experience. A-l reference. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — On private place, by gardener and florist, with 14 years' experience in greenhouse work, flower garden, shrubs and vegetables. Single, age 29. Address Key 509. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that needs a man experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and d- corator. References. State full particulars. Address Key 508, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help; over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist, 61 W. Ontario st.. Chicago. Situation Wanted— By young man with college and practical training in horticulture. Insect and disease control a specialty. Have excellent habits good common sense, initiative, ability and ambitious. Want position with good future; willing to work and learn. Leon Leonian, State University, Lexington. Ky. Situation Wanted— By Aug. 1st in up-to-date florist place only ; as a grower in general line first class stock; practical life experience in roses, carnat ons, chrysanthemums, etc.; also general line of potted plants and bedding stock Capable of tak'Dg charge or section man. Middle aged, single man; German, honest and sober. Please state all particulars in first letter when writing. Key 536, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman or in section by high class, intelligent propagator and grower of all kinds of stock. Can handle help and do de signing, decorating, repairing and thoroughly familiar with all heating systems. Can come at once; well recommended by up-to-date co ceros. American, age 34, single, total abstainer: wages only G14.00 per week and transportation expenses. For further particulars addrpss R. Klag. 101 Stt bbins Av., Webster Groses. Mo. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Add r ess Key 533, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugev Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D, Help Wanted— Competent man to manage or lease commercial establishment in Chicago sub- urb, with ground area of 210 x 185 feet and 13.000 feet of glass. The only place in town. For fur- ther particulars address Key 523, care American Florist. Help Wanted-At once; two men; first-class rose, chrysanthemum and pot plant grower; middle age. married preferred Also an assistant carnation grower with some experience: young man preferred. Modern plant of 40,000 feet in a city of 25,000. Ansel D. Carpfnter, Cohoes, N. Y. For Rent.— Four thousand feet of floor space on second floor, suitable for factory use. on north- west side of Chicago. Building brand new. well lighted and splendidly located. Very reasonable rent. For further particulars apply Key 538. care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— Eight^greenhouses, five acres of land; an old established retail business; an excellent proposition for young hustlers. John N. Bommer^bach. Decatur, 111. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513, care American Florist. For Sale— Retail flower business. Good oppor- tunity for live wire, either lady or gentleman. Increased 50% over last year. Low rent. Best flower town in country. Address Key 528 care American Florist. For Sale— Retail flower business with green house connection. Hot water heat. Good oppor- tunity for a good designer. Low rent. Northwest side, Chicago. Ed. Palmen, 3435 W. Chicago Ave., corner Trumbull. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine trucking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Fine paying retail business in the heart of La Crosse, Wis.; established over 20 years, same location; residence and greenhouse in connection if desired. Reason fc selling, owner wishes to retire. Chance of lifetime for right party. For further particulars address Key 537. care American Florist. HELP WANTED A competent, reliable man to take charge of a country suburban place of about 130 acres; must have thorough knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and shrubbery; good recommendation re- quired. M. C. HEATH, COLUMBIA, S. C. Seed Store Foreman Wanted One of the leading Eastern Seed and Plant establishments desires the services of a working foreman for their Retail Store Department. Should have a gen- eral knowledge of seeds, plants, etc. State experience, age, reference and sal- ary expected. Address Key 535, care American Florist. For Sale — Greenhouses; 13,000 ft. of glass, Monincer houses. Well stocked with a eeneral line; best location in state; a good paying plant; liberal terms; retiring from business; a splendid opportunity. For parti. ulars add ess Key 551 care Americ an Florist. FOR SALE. Greenhouses to be removed before Sept. 1st, 1915. Six houses 24x266 feet will be sold to highest bidder. Located at Kimball and Foster aves. , Chicago, 111. THEODORE KRON, Owner, 3411 Foster Ave., Chicago, 111. FOR SALE. Best payinjr greenhouse in Kansas, 14,000 sq. ft.; should be doubled in size. Great chance for an up-to-date florist. Place in best of condition. Two residences. Write for full description, list of stock and photo Owner has made a fortune at the business acquiring lots ol other property and wishes to retire. Topeka has to ship in $10,000 worth cut flowers and plants annua ly. J. M. KES-LER, Florist, Topeka, Kansas. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING CHICAGO, July 17, 1915. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, August 18, 1915, at 3 o'clock p. in., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VATJGHAN. Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf %%&% inchei. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. •». F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L,. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s Dearborn St., Chicago 12 The American Florist. July 24, Buffalo. Market conditions remain unchanged, with the supply of flowers good. Gladi- olus America is coming in perfect shape and the demand is good as it is meeting a long felt want. The sweet peas grown by Jerry Brookins & Son are about as good as any indoor orchid peas as to bloom, color and stem that we have seen. These growers certainly have sweet pea culture down to a fine art. ANNUAL OUTING. The annual outing of the Buffalo Florists' Club took place as per sched- ule, with everything as last year, even to the rain, which' fortunately stopped about 2 p. m. The delegation, headed by the committee, arrived about 3 p. m., and following a few minutes after, and greatly to the surprise of everyone, were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Palmer, both taking an active part in the effort to make all enjoy themselves. The first event on the program was a ball game, captained by Dave Scott for the growers and John Kramer for the retailers. Upon being assured that the credentials offered were satisfac- tory and a bond being given for his agreeing to be fair in all decisions, L. H. Neubeck was allowed to umpire and "Grandpa" did his work well, consider- ing he had to satisfy Ed Slattery, Louie Hock, Toby Shank and Jake Mayer, the "millionaire chauffeur" of Anderson's, not counting the young blood that had to watch out and not fall over the first named old gentleman. The winning team, as usual, was the growers. Next was boys' race and after inven- tory, two Neubecks and one Streit boy were the winners. Everybody's race was won by Eddie Stroh. Fortunately for him he was so short that a two-minute start was never noticed by the tall ones, and Eddie had a walk-away. I will refrain from mentioning the names of the participants or the win- ners in the young ladies' race, only to say that Main street got two prizes, and one lady carried considerable weight. W. J. Palmer was the judge. The hop, skip and jump race was won by Dave Scott, who just glanced at each one and then jumped over it each time. "Ever Ready Grever" also jumped. The special race was between Mr. Meyers and Andy Adams. It was name- less and consisted of a combination walk, hop, step back and go forward. Each got a prize and there were no hard feelings. "Grandpa" Neubeck with a 10-year- old boy on his back ran faster than Joe Streit with a cigar in his hand and his vest on; distance, 50 yards. The ball throwing contest was good. If Tom Tobin could throw out work like he throws a ball, J. B. Stafford would not need any more help. "Asthma" Leney and Henry Kraus acted as escorts for several young la- dies and did their work in fine shape. At 7 p. m. dinner was announced, and 128 tired and hungry individuals sat down and enjoyed themselves. The prizes were handed out and the danc- ing followed. The number of ladies in attendance this year was larger than last year, and next year will see many more. Mrs. Katherine Raeker and Miss Kantlin, who have stores on the west side, were very much surprised when they found out that such a good time was in store for them. Harry Balsley, of "red pot" fame, was a welcome visitor. The old men's race was won by "Wil- liam Waring, 74 years old, who, with a small handicap, defeated Ed Slattery and Emil Brooker, somewhat younger in years, but not in activity. "Edward Mepsted, Ottawa, Ont., please note." E. C. Armbrust and wife are on a LUXURIOUSLY EQUIPPED FLORISTS' SPECIAL to the Annual Convention San Francisco, CaL, Aug. 17-19, 1915 Lv. Chicago (Chicago & North Western Terminal) 10:00 p. m., Aug. 12 Ar. San Francisco . . . 9:00 p.m., Aug. 16 Via Chicago & North Western Ry., Union Pacific R. R., Denver & Rio Grande R. R. and Southern Pacific Co. Itinerary includes sight-seeing trips at Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City en route, passing through the grandest mountain scenery and attractive portions of the trip during daylight hours. Low Round Trip Fare, $62.50 from Chicago Wide Choice of Attractive Routes Returning Long Time Limit with Liberal Stop-Overs Make your sleeping car reservations early. For full information address H. A. CROSS, General Agent Chicago & North Western Ry. 146 S. Clark Street, Chicago NW3868 visit to Elizabeth, N. J., and Atlantic City for two weeks. Bison. Lancaster County Florists' Club. The third Thursday of each month we have the use of the Chamber of Commerce rooms, but in spite of the fact that we pay rent we do not use them for July and August and instead have our picnic on the date of the July meeting and through the courtesy of our President, a meeting and afternoon of sports is held at his farm, one of the many delightful places to spend a hot half-day and evening, around this section of the world. Although our membership is limited in number, we had at the July meeting (or picnic), in round numbers about 200 people, thanks to some of our Chester county and Philadelphia friends. Rocky Springs park was the place and could be reached by trolley for a nickel, but from the number of machines in evidence, the average flor- ists scorns a trolly, and turns up his nose at any thing cheap, as a nickel. But the youngsters were made happy by the distribution of tickets that en- titled them to any of the various amus- ments in the park, each ticket being counted as a nickel, and the way those kids got rid of tickets was a revela- tion to the men who collected them and to the men who contributed toward their purchase, the latter getting the most enjoyment out of it. At 12 :30 a first-class picnic lunch was served to an apparently hungry crowd and then the fun began, a num- ber playing cards for an hour and the balance taking in the sights of the springs or pitching quoits. Three strong games were going all the time on the Lancaster Quoit Club grounds, which were given to us for the day. Mrs. A. M. Herr again showed her skill at this amusement. Unfortunately there was no record kept of these games. The crowd gathered along the river front of the historic Conestoga and the programme of amusements and field sports was carried out under the able direction of Frank Kohr. Elmer "Weaver and Harry Rohrer, the hard- working committee In charge of all arrangements. The awards follow : Boys' potato race — Edward E. Roh- rer, first. Girls' potato race — Miss Anna Myers, first; Miss Katherine Siebert, second. Men's potato race — E. S. Rutt, first; J. D. Keohane, second. Egg race — Miss Anna Myers, first. Three-legged race — Martin Good, first; Frank Bare, second. Fifty yard dash for men — Lloyd Weaver, first. Fifty yard dash for boys — Paul Weaver, first. Twenty-five yard dash for ladies — Miss Ida Miller, first. Twenty-five yard dash for girls — Miss Ruth Barr, first; Fat men's race — T. J. Nolan, first. The tug-of-war was won through the leadership of S. S. Pennock and the superior strength of T. J. Nolan for their side, as the local men were not up to the wrinkles and seemed just a bit tired after the strenuous week the most of them had getting houses into shape and other little jobs this hot weather. At 5 p. m. a chicken dinner was served with its accompaniments of vegetables (notice the plural) coffee and desserts. After dinner a general good time was had; those who wanted to danced; those who did not dance, en- joyed the evening crowd from the city. All of this for a dollar — can you beat it? Any club wanting to give a suc- cesful picnic for a little bit of money should get into communication with our committee — for a few hundred dollars, they might be induced to take charge of your outing. Albert M. Herb. Los Angeles. Staiger & Munwiler dissolved part- nership July 1, Paul G. Staiger buy- ing the Munwiler interest, and will continue the business under the firm name of Paul G. Staiger, Nurseryman and Florist. The office and salesyard at 1852 West Washington street and the growing establishment at Lomita are to be vastly improved, both in appearance and in an economical way. In the future more time is to be de- voted to the propagating end of the business, which is to be managed by Mr. Kyle at Lomita. A magnificent stock of kentia palms, ferns and be- gonias can be seen at the green- houses. John Finken, for some time associated with the old firm, has severed his connection and has gone back to his old line. B. S. K. I9 J 5- The American Florist. 13 The American Florist WILL GO TO PRESS AXJOXJST 11 Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Sup= plies needed for fall work and business will be placed during the next 60 days, and Growers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a large share of this business by liberal advertising in our 31st Annual Convention Number No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.00; Page of 30 inches, $30.00, with the usual discounts on a series of insertions. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO For 31 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 14 The American Florist. July 24, POEHLMAN Summer Roses-Summer Carnation! We Have The Best and Largest Supply CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties CATTLEYAS--GIGAS PerDoz $4.00 ASTERS Per ICO $3. 00 to $4.00 DENDROB1UMS PerDoz ! $6.00 EASTER LILIES Kxtra quality flowers. Long stems. PerDoz $1 60 Per li $10 00 LILY OF THE VALLEY Fancy, per 1C0 $4.00 2nd.. 3.00 3rd 2.00 CARNATIONS Fancy, per 100 $2.00 Medium, " 1.60 Sec onds, " 1.00 FERNS, NEW CROP Per 1000 : $1.50 3000 to 6000 at 1.25 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long .. 6.00 Medium .$4.00 to 5.00 Short .... 2.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILl ARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY K1LLARNEY QUEEN CECILE B RUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 FLOWERS FOR TRIMMING Assorted lots $1 00 and up MISCELLANEOUS Perl00 Sweet Peas, summer flowering $ .50 to $1.00 Daisies, white and yellow 1.00 Shasta 1.00 to 2.C0 " Field, extra fine .60 Gladioli 4.00 to 6.00 Coreopsis — Gaillardias .-. 76 to 1.00 Peonies 4.00 to 6.00 Smilax doz. $2.00 Plumosus 2 00 to 3.00 Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, per 1000 $1.25 .16 Mexican Ivy, per 1000 6.00 .76 Perl Specials, 48-60 in $5 36 in i 30 in i 24 in., young stock 1 20 in., " " per 100, $10 00 18 in., " " " •' 8.00 Shorter, " " " " 3.00 $4.00, $6.00. Mrs. Chas. Russell 36-48 in., per 100 $1E 24-30 in., " IS 18-20 in!, " $8.00 to 1C Shorter " *3.00, $4.00, $6. Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long.. ..$8 00to$lC ►Med. ... 4.00 to ( Short... 3 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stock Florists 9 Supplies SPECIAL 40% JULY 0ISC0UN1 On all orders for wire designs amounting to $10.00 or over. Place an order with us and be sure of delivery. 12 Bales of Moss - - - $10.0(1 Magnolia Leaves, per box - 1 21 Cy cas Leaves, assorted sizes, 12 to 44 in., per 100 7.0* Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, (No. 8—4 ft.) Special, per 1000, $9.7 New Catalog Now Ready Write for one. A postal will do Bigger and better than ever. '9'5- The American Florist. 15 BROS. CO lg Distance Phone, Randoloh 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants estern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery. GRAFTED, 2Kz-inch. Per 1000 arney Brilliant $100.00 ley 100.00 jarie 100.00 le Brunner 100.00 ,Chas. Russell 130.00 elia 130.00 GRAFTED, 3H-inch. Per 1000 Hadley $140.00 Milady 140 00 Bulgarie 140.00 Cecile Brunner 140.00 Ophelia 170.00 OWN ROOT, 2H-inch. Per 1000 Bulgarie $55.00 Hadley 55 00 Per 1000 Milady 55.CO OWN SOOT, 3/j-incti. Per 1000 Hadley $90.00 Milady 90.00 Cecile Brunner 90.00 Bulgarie 90.00 d'Arenberg 90.00 Field Grown Carnations, as long as they last, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. QUALITY PLANTS 100 onia. Chatelaine, 2M in 3.50 ! in 8.00 tin 15.00 idiums, Fancy Leaved (Summer lelivery) 5 and 6 in. pots. 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. aulas, Grandiflora and Gigantea •train, only the choicest varieties (Summer delivery), IVt, in $3.00 iin 5.00 100 2.50 6.C0 1000 $23.00 50.00 Smilax, strong new stock, 2J4 in... 3 in Wandering Jew, Zebrina and White variegated for hanging baskets. 2«in 2.S0 Hanging Baskets planted with: Sprengerl, Boston and Vlnca*. Foliage and blooming plants in sizes from $1.00 up to $3.50 each. These baskets are made up ahead of time and are established ready for use. Crotons, 4 in. at 35c each. 5 in. at 50c to 75c each. Pandanns Veitchi, highly colored, 4-in., 50c: 5-in.. 75c; 7-in.,$1.50; 8-in.. $2.00; 10-in., $4.00 each. Araucarias, Robusta Compacts, large plants, $2.50 each. Crotons, well colored in all varieties, extra fine, 50 to 75c each. Per 100 Per 1000 Asparagus Plumosus, 2'4 in $ 3.50 $30.00 3in 7.00 65.00 4in 12.00 115.00 Sprengeri and Boston Hanging Baskets for July $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 each. hile iey St. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. While They Last. Headquarters fortbe best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums; 2H-inch, for commercial growers only. List includes only such varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. 2H-inch per WHITE— 100 1000 October Frost $3 00 $22 00 The Two Best Varieties Ever Offered. Per 100 Per 1000 s Marvella French, late white. . . .$8 00 $70 00 I Pauline Anderson, late yellow.. 4 00 35 00 >th these varieties scored 94 points by judges the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at :ago, and both scored 95 points by the judges hi Minnesota State Florists' Association, at neapolis. W.H.Chadwick 3 00 22 00 TimothyEaton 3 00 22 00 Oconto 3 00 22 00 AliceSalomon 3 00 22 00 Virginia Poehlmann BRONZE-O. H. Kahn 3 00 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 3 00 22 00 2Vi-inch per PINK— 100 1000 McNiece $3 00 $22 00 Enguehard 3 00 22 00 MaudDean 3 00 22 00 R.E.Loeben 3 00 22 00 Patty 300 22 00 Wells' Late Pink 3 00 22 00 Chieftain 3 00 22 00 2H-inch per YELLOW— 100 1000 Golden Glow $3 00 $22 00 Yellow Salomon 3 00 22 00 POMPONS, 2^2-in. stock, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Best standard varieties only. ^"SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. >ALMS Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants ich pots, 5 to 6 leaves, IS in. high $4.50 per dozen. WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS ich pots, ich pots, ich pots, ich pots, ich tubs, ich tubs, ich tubs. Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.50 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 32 to 34 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 36 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 38 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 48 . in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 58 to 64 in. high Specimens. $15.00 to $50.00. Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants . pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high $150 , pots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high 3.50 Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants ch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $0.40 $4.50 per dozen, ch pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 1.00 Each 1.50 2.00 2.25 3.50 5.00 6.00 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in. high 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 46 to 48 in. high 8 inch tubs 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, S to 5H ft. high , heavy 8.00 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-up Plants Each 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 26 in. high $1.25 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high 2.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40 in, high 3.C0 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 50 in. high 5.00 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 10-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs. 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. Phoenix Roebelenii Each 4 inch pots, nicely characterized $0.50 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots. 26 in high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs. 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green. 5 inch pots. 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots. 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massargeana 5 inch pots 75 6 inch pots 51.00 to 1.25 Dracaena Godseffiana 2 inch pots I$1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100 16 The American Florist. July 24,- FINE SUPPLY RUSSELL ROSES. We make a specialty of growing roses best adapted to hot weather and recommend the Russell, Rhea Reid, Ophelia, Sunburst and American Beauties from our new crop. Fancy Lilies, 75 cts. per doz ; or, if ordered in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $5 per 100 CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials, extra long stems $i.50 Extra lone: stems, seconds 1.01 30 in. stems 2.1)0 18-24 in. stems. New Beauties ..$1.00 to 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100, $3.00 to $6.00 RUSSell Per do?. Extra long $1.50 Good medium ■ $0.75 to 1.00 Short .50 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Extra long , $6 00 te $8.00 Medium : 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 1C0 Long.... Medium . Short.... 5.00 1.00 to 5.00 3.00 Cecile Brunner. .per bunch, 25c Choice EASTER LILIES 75c per doz. LILY OF THE VALLEY 3.00 to ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 ADIANTUM GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 ROSES in lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. No mail except special delivery letters is delivered during July and August by the Chicago P. O. between Saturdaynoon and Monday morning BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, ni. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Chicago. STOCK STILL PLENTIFUL. Stock of all kinds is plentiful and is selling in large lots at low prices. American Beauty roses, especially in the larger grades, are seen at all the stores in large numbers, but are not moving any too well, even at the low prices offered. Roses in general, are obtainable in large quantities at bar- gain prices, with the possible exception of Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia and Double White Killarney. Hoosier Beau- ty roses are in good demand and con- tinue to clean up well at good prices. ■Carnations are to be had in large ■quantities, but the supply is not as large as it has been which does not necessarily mean that what stock is offered is bringing better prices. Orchids are in good supply, but the receipts of gardenias are small. Peo- nies are offered in large numbers, but the end of the cold storage supply is near and no one will regret when they are gone. Gladioli are in unusually large supply and are selling at extreme- ly low prices, with quite a lot of stock being thrown away each day. Lilies are not as plentiful as they have been, but there are still enough to go around. Lily of the valley is in good supply and in fair demand. Asters are more plen- tiful, but the quality of the stock offered in most cases is not what it should be. Sweet peas are seen at nearly all the stores in large supply and fairly good stock is obtainable at times. Greens of all kinds are plenti- ful, and while trade appears to be quiet, the sales so far during July in some instances compare most favora- bly with those of the same month last year. Outdoor stock of all kinds is in heavy supply, and is going out about the same way as it is coming in, and that is through the back door. It ap- pears as if stock is shortening up some- what, especially roses. ,^ CT .%, WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS G6 Eaal Randolph StKflfc ^ FERNS BEST AND CHEAPEST ANY QUANTITY LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS IN CHICAGO NOTES. The thirtieth annual basket picnic of the Chicago Florists' Club will be held at St. Paul Park, Morton Grove, next Sunday, July 25, when all members of the trade and their friends are cordial- ly invited to attend. Trains will leave the Union Depot over the Chicago, Mil- waukee & St. Paul road at 9:30 a. m. and 12:40 p. m. and 2:05 p. m. Round trip tickets can be secured at any of the wholesale houses or from members of the committee at the depot for 30 cents each. Zima's band will furnish the music for the dancing and there will be sporting events of all kinds for the ladies, gentlemen and children, with a baseball contest between the whole- salers and the growers. It is rumored that a team representing the retail trade will be on hand to challenge the winner, so there promises to be some- thing doing every minute of the day and from present indications it appears as if everyone in the trade who can possibly do. so will be there. No admis- . siqn will be charged to the grove, so | bring the whole family. CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable R0SES-GARNATI0NS-6LADI0LI-ETG. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, "St 16 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. Herman Schiller and wife have re- turned from a 3,000 mile automobile trip through the west, most of the trav- eling being done in Wyoming and Mon- tana. They had a very pleasant time for a while, but towards the end of the trip they encountered bad roads and at times were forced to hire teams to haul them out of the mud. Frank Stuppy, with the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo., visited friends here July IT. He left for north- ern Wisconsin the following day on a fishing trip and expects to return in time to attend the big picnic at St. Paul Park, Morton Grove, Sunday, July 25. i9 z 5- The American Florist. 17 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO NICE CROPS OF ROSES RUSSELL-OPHELIA -RICHMOND Also choice American Beauty, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Maryland and Milady. Good crop of Red, White and Pink Carnations. Buy Direct From The Grower. £> mm mmmm**. m4 n«!n/v W ir~.4 Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-lnch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 50 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 16 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short. $0.60 to 75 Richmond Killarney White Killarney . My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 5 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Per doz. $1 50 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Select 1 00 Medium 75 Short 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Carnations $1.00 to $3.00 Harrisii 10 00 to 12 60 Gladioli 4 00 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 76c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 6 00 4 00 1 00 25 2,000,000 Feef of Modern Glass Z M ErA H N THE ALWAYS RELIABLE WHOLESALE FLORISTS SUPREME QUALITY Roses—Beauties— Lilies Carnations— Gladioli Asters --Valley-- Etc. You cannot get any better summer flowers elsewhere than you can here nor any better service. Order your next supply from us. Start today. M^f We Are Wholesalers Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business. L. D. Phones 30 E. Randolph St., c^itill Chicago Mrs. Horton of the Bassett & Wash- burn office force, received word from C. L. Washburn this week that his business partner, O. P. Bassett, had left Pasadena July 17, in company with Mrs. Bassett, over the automobile route for this city and expect to reach here about September 1, Miss Schrieber, of the office force, is enjoying her vaca- tion this week. Joe Einweck of the store force, writes from San Francisco, Calif, that he caught such a large fish the other day that it took three men to haul it into the boat. He did not spe- cify what kind of a fish it was, but judging from his letter one would sur- mise that it must have been either a shark or a whale. Miss Paradise has returned from a most delightful visit at Marquette, Mich., and is again attending to her duties at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store, much to the satisfaction of the proprie- tor, who performed the office work while she was away. J. A. Rhoner has opened a new re- tail store in the Bush Temple at 102 West Chicago avenue, under the name of People's Florist. He was formerly located on Milton avenue, but believes that the change of location will result in better business. The John Kruchten Co. is offering a good supply of dahlias and an unusu- ally large quantity of gladioli. Miss M. C. Gunterberg and parents motored to Hampshire and back Sun- day, July 18. "Wilbur Gullett, with Gullett & Sons, of Lincoln, was in the city on business this week. 18 The American Florist. July 24, WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Felix Reiehling says that Peter Reinberg is having a brisk demand for field grown carnation plants, which are better in quality than in former years, according to one of their customers who has received his supply from this firm for several years back. Emil Reiehling is busy making preparations for his trip to San Francisco, Calif., which will be the first vacation that he has taken since he has been in charge at the greenhouses. Herbert Hansen of the store force leaves July 24 to spend his vacation at Avoca, Wis. George Wienhoeber, the South "Wa- bash avenue florist, is a firm believer in advertising and his liberal use of printers' ink since he embarked in business for himself is the chief reason that he is enjoying such a good sea- son now. He is using the street cars regularly, the daily papers occasion- ally and always has a neatly arranged window display. Miss Boughton, the cashier is spending her vacation at De- troit, Mich., and Joe Krai is visiting friends at Joliet. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s star stenog- rapher, Sam Cohon, is away on his va- cation, so Otto W. Frese is doing a little extra work at the store, and if any of the customers should receive a let- ter in long hand they will know the reason why. Trade in the supply de- partment has shown a remarkable gain the past month, and requests for the new catalog are so numerous and so steady that if they keep up T. E. Waters will soon find his supply ex- hausted. Herman Rogers of the Weiland & Risch store force, has returned from a delightful outing at Spring Lake and Detroit, Mich., where he spent the past two weeks with his family. Mr. Rogers says that the fishing was pretty good, but that the only ones he could catch were with a silver hook, and every true fisherman knows what that means. Joe Pfeffer, who keeps the Wieland & Risch books, left this week to enjoy a well earned rest at Silver Lake, Wis. The Ickes-Braun Mill Co. installed a Kroeschell boiler when their new fac- tory was built and the proprietors are well pleased with their choice of the new type of boiler that Kroeschell re- cently placed on the market, for it has given the best of satisfaction. In speaking of the greenhouse manufac- turing business Carl Ickes says that they are very busy now and that two houses, 37x150 feet, were .recently shipped to Lohr Bros., at Ottawa. A. Vanderpoel, 4013 Colorado avenue, says that his wife, who broke her hip bone when she slipped and fell down stairs several days ago, is getting along as nicely as can be expected at the West Side hospital. Mrs. Vanderpoel is 63 years of age and it will probably be several months before she will be able to leave her bed, and Mr. Vander- poel's many friends hope for an early and permanent recovery. Martin Reukauf, with H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and wife spent a few days here this week before leaving for San Francisco, Calif., where they will take in the ROSES Large supply of choice stock in all the leading varieties including Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. EVERYTHING ELSE IN CUT FLOWERS AND GREENS Play Safe— Order Here. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Ave., L.D.pnone, Randolph 5449. Chicago sights at the Panama-Pacific exposi- tion. Mr. Reukauf and wife expect to be away about eight weeks and will attend the S. A. F. convention in Au- gust and will have charge of the Bay- ersdorfer exhibit. Wietor Bros, are practically all sold out of chrysanthemum stock and it appears as if they will soon be cleaned up in pompons, for orders are numer- ous and more are arriving each day. Julius Kline, of the store force, has returned from his vacation which was spent at Lemont, and Chas. Drissler, another of the firm's local storemen, is enjoying a well-earned rest. Allie Zech says that business has been good at Zech & Mann's store this week and it is surprising how well the shipping trade is keeping up. Joe Er- ringer, this firm's popular young ship- ping clerk, will leave next week on a vacation trip, and it is rumored that he will do something that Jimmy did while he was in Pennsylvania recently. The two new houses, 40x225, that the Foley Manufacturing Co. built for Frank Schramm at Crystal Lake, Ind., are all completed and the proprietor is more than pleased with the way the order was handled. The Foley Co. has just received an order from Poehlmann Bros. Co. for three new plant houses to be erected in the near future. Louis Wittbold made a trip to Ot- tawa this week to see how Winandy Bros, are progressing with the erection of the new Garland house, 76x900 feet, that Davis & Steiner are adding to their plant this season. Mr. Witt- bold's son John is in the employ of the Winandy boys and so is Bill Garland of Des Plaines. C. Springer, who has charge of the greenhouses at Tom Taggart's home at French Lick, Ind., was a visitor here this week, when he inspected several of the large commercial es- tablishments that supply a large por- tion of the stock which is handled in the great central market. Miss Niessen, of the Percy Jones force, leaves July 24 for Joliet to en- joy a well-earned rest. The relay team that will represent the Percy Jones establishment at the big picnic at Mor- ton Grove, next Sunday, July 25, is in fine trim and will no doubt give a good account of itself. Bruno Bandel, who has been in the employ of Poehlmann Bros. Co., for some time, has received orders from the Italian government to return home and will sail for Como, Italy, July 29. He is a son of John Bandel of that city, who exports considerable statice, ruscus, etc., to this country. The A. Dietsch Co. has received an order from C. Sterling of Joliet for three new houses 25x125 feet, to be heated by a Kroeschell boiler. Fred Dietsch says that business is very good now and that the Dietsch factory is running full blast to catch up with the orders. A. T. Pyfer & Co. report business as good as could or can be expected in both the local and shipping depart- ments. A. T. Pyfer, the genial man- ager, jokingly says that this is the best year the firm has ever experienced. J. C. Craig, the South Wabash ave- nue florist, had the decorations at Mt. Carmel cemetery last week for the Archbishop Quigley funeral, when the mausoleum was draped in mourning and surrounded by large palms. Carl Hagenburger, of West Mentor, O., has been in the city this week plac- ing orders with the John C. Moninger Co. for iron gutters and other mate- rials for the reconstruction of four greenhouses 24x110 feet each. Philip C. Schupp, of the J. A. Bud- long company, spent Sunday, July 18, with his family at Lake Geneva, Wis., returning the following Tuesday, when he again assumed charge at the store. • Erne & Klingel are handling a nice supply of summer - stock, especially roses, which are in good demand con- sidering the general market conditions. Ed. Hunt, who is employed in the shipping department at the Chicago Flower Growers' Association store, is away on his vacation. E. C. Pruner reports a very satis- factory business trip in Texas, Okla- homa and bordering territory. Vaughan's Seed Store had a very fine display of outdoor Spencer sweet peas last week. i9'5- The American Florist. 19 * * * * * * * * * are steadily realizing that there is only one white rose on the market in summer that gives satisfaction and that particular variety is Budlong's Double White Killarney which has several strong features, viz: Full flower, heavy foliage, better keeper and shipper and last but not least it is whiter than the common strain of White Killarney. HY GRADE BLUE RIBBON VALLEY HARRISII--GLADIOLI--ASTERS--SMILAX Besides anything and everything that the market affords in Cut Flowers and Greens. You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to*^ * * * * * * * Quality * * Speaks * * Louder * * Than * Prices. * J. a BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS VALLEY, ROSES wftrttvsATic and CARNATIONS XfifiS5*£ A Specialty BROWtH OF Prices As Low As Others. |, We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. * * * * * * * * * Ed. Mallison, of the Chas. Samuel- son store force, had a most unpleasant vacation, for his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hanna- ford, were killed and two young ladies badly shaken up while automobile ridr ing in Michigan, where a party of 14 were enjoying an outing. It seems that the automobile party left the cottage toward dark to buy some provisions, and that the lights went out on their way back, and that they turned off the path and ran into a ravine, where the machine turned turtle, instantly killing Mr. and Mrs. Hannaford, who were seated in the front, and severely shaking up but not even bruising the two young ladies seated in the rear. B. F. "Winterson is slowly recovering from an operation for blood poisoning which set in in his left leg below the knee when he accidentally drove a spike in it, and while he is able to be about it bothers him more or less, and he is still under a physician's care. Ed. Enders, with Chas. Samuelson, will leave the latter part of this month for the west, where he will visit the Samuelson fruit farm in Idaho, and later take in the sights of the Panama- Pacific exposition at San Francisco,' Calif. J. S. Johnson and Andrew Chronis motored to Fox River Park, near Au- rora, July 25, where they met Frank Johnson, of the A. L. Randall Co., who was also taking in the scenery along the automobile route. Mrs. J. F. Kidwell is getting along very nicely at the Presbyterian hospital and will probably be able to go home, in two more weeks, but she is under the care of two nurses and a physician. "Will Wolf, of August Lange's, is at the "West Side hospital threatened with blood poisoning from a wound in the leg caused by falling off a ladder. W, N. Rudd and daughter have re- turned from "Wisconsin, where they have been fishing for the past two weeks. George Rozakles, the Chicago florist, left for GTeece this week. Visitors : James Cole, Sr., and R. Goldsborough, Peoria; J. F. Young, Dayton, O. A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGNjjOF QUALITY Tri-City Florists' Club. ANNUAL OUTING. The Tri-City Florists' Club annual outing, held at the Knees summer cot- tage on Rock river, Thursday, July 15. was unusually well attended, almost the entire membership and their fami- lies being present. The day was per- fect, though a trifle warm. Games were indulged in by those who cared to take part; also motor boating and danc- ing. The music for the occasion was furnished by Ludwig Stapp and added much to the pleasure of the day. R. E. De Rycke of Viele Villa, showed a fine bunch of heuchera and Statice latifolia that received the favorable comment of those present. Hy. Gaethje showed a vase of gladioli. Dinner and supper were served on the grounds and liquid refreshments were to be had at all times. The club was called to order for a short business meeting by President Harry Bills and adjourned to meet Thursday, August 12, at the Alta Vista Nurseries, with R. M. C. Rohlfs. Wi. Goos, Sec'y. Boston, Mass. — Louis Golub and wife have the sympathy of many trade friends in the death of their six months' old baby Ruth, killed in an automobile accident at Holliston, July 13. Mr. Golub is a member of the firm of Golub Bros., Tremont street. Union Geove, "Wis.; — The annual meeting of the Union Grove and York- ville Greenhouse Co. took place at Minton's hall, July 12. The same direc- tors were elected, namely, John Martin, J. H. Smith, "W. E. Tucker, J. T. Git- tings and E. H. Skeeves. Everything was found to be in first-class order. In- stead of declaring a dividend to the stockholders, the money may be used to pay up part of the indebtedness. 20 The American Florist. July 24, l^| g Q K l ta l taM«»^l«lH ll «IMH l tata l MM^ ^ LARGE SUPPLY SUMMER BEAUTIES R0SES--LIUES-PE0NIES CARNATIONS -VALLEY-ORCHIDS -GLADIOLI Finest Obtainable A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabas h Ave,, "™HSljgl Chicago lHlK l B ll B l lH ll K l ta l fa ll « ll «MlH ll «M« l te l tal l «M^ Minneapolis, Minn. MARKET HOLDS UP WELL. Market conditions have held up ex- ceedingly well the past week consid- ering the warm weather. Roses have been in good demand at prices ranging from two to eight cents, but carnations are not doing as well, due to arrival of outdoor stock. Peonies are over ex- cept for a few of the late reds and they are very poor. Gladioli are here in quantities, with prices at from two to four cents. Sweet peas have been try- ing to bloom for the past two weeks but due to the wet weather have been dropping their buds. This week they are coming in fine for the first picking and bring from 20 cents to 50 cents, per 100. NOTES. W. D. Desmond has returned from his trip north and has been very busy with arrangements for the picnic "be- sides his work at JO. S. Donaldson Co.'s store and rebuilding the greenhouses. C. G. Anderson of the Minneapolis Floral Co. reports his chrysanthemums advertised in the classified columns of The Amekican Flokist last week as being all sold. Max Kaiser of the Merriam Park Floral Co. brought the first asters of the season to Oscar Amundson July 16. He has two houses of these that look very fine. Oscar Amundson and family are contemplating a trip of the lakes the latter part of this month, stopping off at Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo. C. W. Moore and wife, of Valley City, N. D., stopped off for a few days on their return from the Panama-Pa- cific exposition. Ralph Latham is very busy since his return from the north with plenty of work, and his man on a vacation. H. B. "Whitted has had several large wedding decorations out of the city this week. Hans Rosacker has two of his new houses planted to roses, which look very fine. O. Swanson has had more decoration for weddings this year than any year previous. Rice Brothers are closing and all hands are off for the picnic Tuesday. The Sunshine Florist has a very at- tractive window of summer flowers. Herman Swanson of Minnetonka is cutting some very fine dahlias. Theo. Vogle of Chapman's keeps up a very good window display. BASKET BARGAIN ASSORTMENT * * * Small Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners $7.50 This assortment of 25 small cut flower baskets for $7.50 is an unusual offer and one that you cannot afford to pass by. During the summer months when flowers are plentiful and reasonable in price, a neatly arranged basket of flowers in the window often results in many sales. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order today. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. Cars stop right in front of our store. * * * * * * * * * * •fr**************************-* * * * Arthur Rice of Rice Bros, is leaving for Chicago on his vacation. John Nelson, of Oshkosh, Wis., is here to attend the picnic. Will Brothers are still cutting some very fine carnations. John Martins is cutting some fine sweet peas. T. R. Ft. Wayne. HOT WEATHER AND DULL BUSINESS. Midsummer is here with its attend- ant prices and dull business. There is a great oversupply of stock, both out of door and greenhouse grown, in the market, due, no doubt, to the incom- parable growing weather we have ex- perienced this spring and early sum- mer. Roses are the best greenhouse grown flowers on the market. The best varieties are Ophelia, Sunburst, Shawyer and Russell. Killarneys are suffering most from the heat we have had the last few days. There is little demand for American Beauties, but orchids meet with a fair demand for weddings and funeral work. The fa- vorable weather has done much for the young carnation stock in the field. Asters are coming in in greater num- bers, but are still quite small. Gyso- phila is in good supply. Candytuft, feverfew and sweet peas are selling well. NOTES. An announcement party of much beauty was the Martin-Gilmartin din- ner dance, July 15. The announcement with the date of the wedding August 3, was painted on a separate pink rose petal, hidden in a Shawyer rose at each plate. The table decorations were Shawyer and Sunburst roses ar- ranged in French bisque vases and baskets, and were the work of the decorators of the Flick Floral ^o.'s staff. /piS. The American Florist. 21 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. ZECH * MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - • Chicago Telephone Central 3284 JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. WietorBros. whoi™.. CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders siren prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long- Diatance Phone. Randolph 6784 MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO The Bradley Flower Shop reports business quiet, with an occasional wed- dings or funeral design. They are showing some fine Gaskelliana cat- tleyas and Russell roses at present. Ralph Tinkham of the Bradley Flow- er Shop has joined a party bound for San Diego, Calif., and the Panama- Pacific expositions. He will be gone several months. Misses Mildred and Marguerite Flick are enjoying a two weeks' out- ing in Cleveland and Fostoria, Ohio. Visitors : Representatives of Chas. Zinn ' & Co. and Tajimi Basket Co., New York. H. K. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith is busy rebuilding three of his older houses. Foreman Geo. Collins, of this establishment, has been visiting old friends in Chicago the past week. — Eli Cross is moving into his new store on Campau Square, a very fine loca- tion. West Mentor, O.— Carl Hagenbur- ger is rebuilding four of his houses, 24x110 feet each, and installing two new boilers, over which a new boiler house will be built. The greenhouse material is supplied by the John C. Moninger Co. and the boilers by Ryan Bros., Oil City, Pa. H. B. KENNICOTT, Pbesidest ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Seceetart INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE" CENTRAL 466 E.C.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 1 74-6 N.'. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMe flower MtfKets CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses, Beauty, specials " "' 36-in 30-in 24in 20-in 15-in 12-in " Mrs. Chae. Russell.... 1 " Hoosier Beauty 4 Killarney Brilliant 3 " Killarney 2 " White Killarney 2 Richmond 3 " Prince de Bui garie 2 " RheaReid 2 " My Maryland 2 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 " Milady 3 Sunburst 3 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 " Hadley 3 Ophelia 3 " Our selection Carnations : . . 1 Cattleyas perdoz.,4 00© 6 00 Gardenias... .per doz., 3 00@ 4 00 Gladioli 2 Lilium Harrlsii 10 Peonies .2 Sweet Peas Valley 3 Adiantum Croweanum 1 Ferns 1 50@3 00 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe Mexican I»y. ...per 1000, 5 0006 00 Plumosns Strings.. each, 60@ 75 Smilax ...per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sorensreri, Plumosns Sprays 3 Boxwood, 35c per lb. $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 50 00® 2 50 Per 100 00@15 00 00010 00 ooeiooo 00010 00 00010 00 ooeiooo 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 300 000 3 00 00® 8 00 00012 50 00® 8 00 75© 1 50 00® 4 00 00© 1 50 75© 1 00 00© 4 00 Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write (or Oar New Catalog Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., 1 Wabasn Ave, and LaHe St.,c ' CHICAGO, ILL. ? Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing} George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fane? Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO The Retail Florists' Co. Suite 510, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. We sell anything yon manufacture or grow. We buy anything yon neecL Writ* us today. HOERBER BROS. ™ w « o e . Cut Flowers Telephone Randolph 2788. Greenhoasei: DCS PLATNIS, ILL. atore: 1I2N. Wabash Awe., CDC A OO Mention the American Florist when writing HptAND&RJSC/f ^"TUT FLOWER C d k^ W 154 NO. WABASH AYeAVJ» 154 NO. WABASH AYE. 22 The American Florist. July 24, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS FINK 100 1C00 Mrs. C. W. Ward $7.00 $60.00 R. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Enchantress supreme 8.00 75.00 Dorothy. Gordon 7.00 60.00 PINK 100 1000 Winsor $7.00 $60.00 Peerless 800 Gorgeous 7.00 Philadelphia 7.00 WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $9.00 $80 00 Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Perfection 7.(0 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Alma Ward 7-00 60.00 250 of one variety at the 1000 rate. Special discount in quantity. 70.00 60.00 65.00 RED 100 1000 Champion $8.00 $70.00 Beacon 7.50 65.00 Victory 7.00 60.C0 Comfort 7.00 50.00 Commodore 7.00 60.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. WARMEST WEATHER OF THE SEASON". The past week wound up with the hottest weather of the season. So far it has rained nearly every day or night of the week, helping along most of the •outside stock. Sweet peas, however, have been ruined, the stock coming in the past week being almost worthless. Asters promise to be fine, the advance flowers being very good. Gladioli are now seen in great variety, Mrs. Fran- cis King being exceptionally showy.' Zinnias are offered by several growers; there is no other flower with such a variety of color as this summer favor- ite; it is bulky to ship, and may not toe profitable, but with its great vari- ety of form and color it is artistic to a degree. The summer roses are all good, particularly Sunburst, Mock, Taft, Ward and My Maryland. The whites are below par; Double Killar- ney is the best, but nothing much to speak of. The old dependable for summer, the Kaiserin, has been cut •out by most growers and very few ■see this market. NOTES. "One swallow does not make a sum- mer," nor will the omission of the Au- gust florists' club meeting, although unusual, spell disaster, or even show signs of disintegration. The past three years of the club have been as full of achievement, even, perhaps, showing more accomplished, than at any pre- vious time since its organization over twenty-five years ago. Some bright stars have passed away, but the per- sonnel of the members is still quite up to the average. There is just now a summer apathy, but the coming sea- son promises, with the incentive of the great International show, to fully eclipse anything that has gone before. The exodus to the summer resorts is aiot new; Waretown was discovered and, in fact, inhabited by the more or less bright lights of the club some twelve or fifteen years ago. Ten pins, when in the height of their popularity, furnished quite an incentive and helped attendance at the club, but a florist club that has to depend wholly on its amusements to live is in a very bad way indeed. If our friend "Phil" will man an oar and pull, he will experience some of the "joys of progress," which tor some reason appear to be denied .him at this time. As yet there are no bookings from here for the convention, except for a few supply representatives. A few managed to" get to Omaha, the farthest west convention of years ago, but ""Frisco" is too far. Even the added attraction of the exposition is not sufficient to offset the distance. The front of Convention hall has toeen made beautiful through the en- terprise of H. A. Dreer, Inc., and the H. F. Michell Co., Inc. These firms are. an honor to the profession. May they get big returns. —Edward Reid and his fine Irish smile are much in evidence these days in de- scribing his fishing experiences. It is ■wonderful how he catches such big ones. j Gladioli are the features with the Berger Brothers. Their stock is extr!a Sine. VloMe Rower MurKete Boston, July 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 2 00@20 00 " ' Killarney Queen 2 50@1000 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 8 00 '• Hadley 1 00@10 00 •' Cardinal 1 00@12 00 " Mock 1 00@ 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@12 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 1 00@ 8 00 " Milady 1 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 16 00@25 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, July 21. Roses, Beauty, special 20 " fancy 15 extra 10 No. 1 6 No.2 2 " Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 " My Maryland 3 " Killarney Queen 3 " Richmond 3 " Sunburst 3 " Ward 3 " Taft 3 Lily of the Valley Lilies 8 Calla Lilies 7 Cattleyas 40 Carnations 1 Daisies '. 1 Snapdragons 3 . Mignonette 1 Peas Gig. Lilies 5 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c Gladioli 2 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax Per 100 00@25 00 00020 00 00® 12 00 00@10 00 00(8 3 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00@ 5 00 00® 7 00 4 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@50 00 00® 1 50 00@ 1 50 00® 5 00 00® 2 00 50® 1 00 00@10 00 00® 3 00 15 00 Cincinnati. July 21. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 Per 100 " Killarney 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 1 00® 6 00 ." Taft 1 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Giganteum 4 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Orchids, per doz 3 00 Gladiolus .• 1 00® 3 00 Snapdragons 2 00® 3 00 St. Louis, July 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 short stems 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00@ 4 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 5 00 " Ophelia 4 00® 8 00 " Radiance 4 00® 5 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00 Orchids 20 00@35 00 Asparagus Sprengeri.per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,25®60 Harrisii 6 00 Sweet Peas..... 20® 40 Gladioli 50® 1 50 Ferns.. oerlOOO. 1 ?0 The Leo. Niessen Co. is pushing Rus- sell roses. Easter lilies, choice lily of the valley and cattleyas are also seen in quantity. K. Los Angeles, Calif. — A floral and allegorical parade in which thousands of dollars' worth of blooms were used on decorated floats and vehicles was a feature of the Elks' convention. Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowen shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 a. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia. Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to announce that beginning July 4th we will be closed all day Sundays until further notice. McCALLUM CO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Oklahoma City. Business is very quiet just now, an occasional funeral order or an out-of- town wedding order being about the only line of trade going. A two-million-dollar capitol building is in course of erection here within the city limits, and it is to be r.eady for occupancy before January, 1917. The building is located within spacious grounds and there will be a splendid opportunity for much landscape work. The entire control of the capitol build- ing is in charge of a capitol commis- sion, consisting of three members, whose offices are here in this city. M. Schultz, representing A. L. Ran- dall Co., Chicago, was a visitor this week. . S. S. B. I9 T 5- The American Florist. 23 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & IIUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.69 $0.85 No. 56 75 1.26 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist , 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ilffiMoie., ST. LOUIS, MO. implies ani ETeiytMnc in season always on tod St. Louis. HEAVY OLADrOLI EECEIPTS AFFECT MARKET. We are now getting real summer heat. The wholesaler tries to look pleasant all the time, taking it easy, knowing every day brings him closer to fall and general reaction of business. Carnations, especially fancy stock, are .scarce. Roses are plentiful, the only scarcity being in white. Tuberoses, Armstrong variety, are just starting to come in. The enormous quantity of gladioli influences the market, as they are sold so cheap they crowd all other flowers, especially for sprays and fune- ral work. NOTES. The seven stockholders of C. Young & Sons, all sons or grandchildren of the founder of the firm, met last week at the company's store, at 1406 Olive street, and voted to organize a holding company to control the real estate hold- ings of the concern. H. G. Berning and wife have re- turned. Henry says prices are low, but after having seen the conditions of the New York market thinks we are not so bad off after all. Posters are out announcing the club picnic and everyone is invited to bring their friends to Ramona park and have a good time. Alex. Siegel has left for the summer and is spending the hot months at Mackinac. Mich. He will return in September. Arthur Ellison is out in the country attending to his flowers. He grows as- ters and other outdoor flowers for this market. Miss Doussard, of East 'St. Louis, re- ports business good, especially in fune- ral work. Grimm & Gorly are Tepainting and remodeling their store on Washington avenue. The Schoenle Floral Co. continues to have very attractive window displays- -The force at H. G. Berning's will now take their turns for a week's vacation. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 124S. 448 Mil p.o.boi zoe waukee st., Milwaukee.Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Rose:* and Carnations. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Supplies and Wire Designs. C_ ms- m | ^— , mm jy I Wholesale Florist. . A. IV U£ II IN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VloMeHowerMwKeU Philadelphia, July 21. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 0J " Bulgaria 4 00@l0 CO " Sunburst 4 00@12 CO Carnations 3 00® 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@l0 00 Lily oi the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Snapdragons 3 00® 5 00 Peonies 3 00® 6 00, Gladioli 3 00@ 8 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus perbunch. 50 Pittsburgh, July 21. Roses, Beauty, special " " fancy extra. No. 1. Per 100 25 00 15 (0 8 00 3 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward., " Sweetheart Carnations Cattleyas Lilium Giganteum Valley Adiantum Sweet Peas. 2 00 1 00 1 00 50 00 6 CO 3 00 1 00 50 Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Coreopsis 50 Delphinium 3 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays perbunch, 35040 Candytuit perbunch, 25 Snapdragon J 00 Asters „^^j. 1 50 Miss Tillie Meinhart will leave short- ly for Colorado and the west. " Max Rotter is a frequent Visitor to the market and a good buyer.. . The Riessen Floral Co. reports July trade. as fairly good. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply tout wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writing H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing MlLWADKEH, July 21. Roses. Beauty, per doz. , 2 00@ 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 " Ward, Sunburst 2 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 " Richmond ,;. 3 Ophelia 3 " Hoosier Beauty • 2 Carnations 1 Lilies 8 Auratum per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Sweet Peas : Valley 2 Daisies. -Gladioli Per 100 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00@15 00 00® 8 00 00@10 00 00® 10 00 000 2 00 00@10 00 25® 50 00® 4 00. 50® 1 00 2 00 Visitor : Robert Newcomb, represent- ing Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. - W. F. 24 The American Florist. July 24, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 800 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 C.S.&CO NEWYORI 1000 Pips, $15.00 2500 " 35.00 CHAS. SCH WAKE A CO., lac. 90-92 West Broadway, ^"f AC Case of «|>ftwV 500 Pips NEW YORK New York. INCREASED SUPPLY WITH LIGHT DEMAND. The past week opened with cool weather, but heat and humidity in- creased as the days passed. Saturday, July 17, was probably the most uncom- fortable day yet experienced since the beginning of summer. As a matter of course, business has been dull. Under any conditions this is the dull season and heat and humidity make it more disagreeable. Another feature is that such weather brings in a great stock of outdoor flowers. By July 17 there was a great increase in the supply of Gladiolus America. Asters are also ar- riving in considerable quantities and some very fair stock has been seen. From now on the asters will in a measure, take the place of the carna- tions, which are being thrown out to make room for the plants from the fields. The supply of American Beauty roses is not as heavy as it was a few weeks ago, but as the demand is light the supply is sufficient. The Cattleya gigas are in smaller supply and whole- sale at the rate of $40 per 100, infe- rior varieties being quoted as low as $10 and $15. In the various roses, other than American Beauty, there is some very good stock. The new rose, Hoosier Beauty, is one that looks prom- ising and seems to be doing well. July 19. — The heat is oppressive and business, as may be expected, is slow. The supply of asters and gladioli is in- creasing and there is no shortage in any stock. NOTES. All of those we have met who at- tended the sweet pea exhibition at Newport, R. I., speak highly of the quality of stock exhibited and say that the exhibition was a success. Among those who went from this city and vicinity were Julius Roehrs and wife, of Rutherford, N. J.; Frank Traendly, New York; Julius Chevalley, Blue Point, N. Y.; Chas. H. Totty and Wm. H. Duckham, Madison, N. J.; W. Atlee Burpee, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; C. B. Wethered, Arthur T. Boddington, W. A. Sperling, Harry A. Bunyard, J. H. Pep- per and J. B. Deamud, New York. We have recently noted in one of the show windows of Alexander McCon- nell's store, Fifth avenue and 49th street, three finely flowered plants of allamanda, we believe of the variety Hendersoni. The plants are in large pots and as they are climbers, they have been trained to a considerable height. The leaves are large and grow thick, while the flowers are large and of a yellow-orange color with light spots in the throat. C. C. Trepel has Just awarded the contract for an iron frame greenhouse, 40x100 feet, to be erected on the roof of his store at Broadway and 89th street. The contract calls for its com- pletion by September 15, 1915. A mod- ern elevator will connect the green- house with the store. The new green- house will be a conspicuous feature, situated as it will be, in the heart of the city. The Essex County (N. J.) Florists' Club, with headquarters at Newark, will hold its outing at Gillette, N. J., August 4. The party will journey from -Newark in automobiles, the distance being about seven miles. There will be games and races and a good time is expected. The leading florists of New- ! SIB E THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street • Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers 3 I II ===| BE=E=ES5==3 ark and Essex county are members of this club. G. E. M. Stumpp now spends most of his time at his Southampton, L. I., store, paying a weekly visit to his New York store. Business is said to be active at Southampton, which is a fashionable summer resort. At his New York store we have recently noted Louis Schmutz, Sr. Veteran Flatbush Grower, fine plants of French heather, grown by Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, N. Y. Bertrand H. Farr, Wyomissing, Pa., president of the American Peony So- ciety, was in this city July 15. Mr. Farr is much in demand as a lecturer on the peony and iris before horticul- tural clubs and societies. J. W. Hauser and other florists of this city had fine designs for the fune- ral of St. Clair McKelway, late editor of the Brooklyn Eagle, which was held at Holy Trinity Church, Brooklyn, July 19. Joseph Leven, one of the clever young salesmen employed by Guttman & Raynor, Inc., started July 15, for Augusta, Maine, where he will spend a vacation of two months. John S. Nicholas, who recently re- modeled his store in the Grand Central building, will next season, put in a larger stock of seeds and may go abroad to buy. W. H. Taplin, the well known grow- er, has accepted a position at Henry A. Dreer's Riverton, N. J. J. C. Vaughan of Chicago is spend- ing some time at his New York store. A. F. F. John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square- WILLIAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Flatbush, N. Y. The Flatbush growers are now ac- tively preparing for another season, and carnation planting in the houses has already begun. Dailledouze Brothers, in addition to carnations have a fine healthy stock of chrysanthemums coming on. At the Henry Hession range, the field carnations look fine and will soon be housed. John A. Wocker has already planted several houses with carnations and his stock looks very fine. Louis Schmutz, Sr., and Louis Schmutz, Jr., are regular plant wizards and their stock is of great variety, including about all the commercial foliage plants and also flowering plants. It is seldom that oleanders are now seen about a greenhouse, but they are growing them. Charles E. Koch is another plants- man who has a fine stock of palms, ferns and dracenaes. A feature of this place is a fine dis- play of landscape and ornamental gardening. A. F. F. Houston, Tex. — Preparations are al- ready under way in earnest to make the second annual flower show of the state florists' association eclipse last year's exhibition in every way. The show will be held the first week in November. i9*5- The American Florist. 25 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors en summed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request, Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer """■liSStiSSr 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist T a5g*B Sad. So , 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26tta Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. New York Florists' Club Outing. The annual outing of the club was held at Witzel's Grove, College Point, July 14. The day was perfect and the committee deserve credit for ably con- ducting the affair. The attendance was not as large as it has been in former years, but that was not the fault of the committee, and it is unnecessary to here discuss the various causes for the falling off in attendance. Breakfast was served on the arrival of the boat at the grove, after which there were races and baseball, the results of which are given below. There was also dancing in the pavilion. We may here suggest that if prizes are to be given for skill, strength and endurance, a prize should hereafter be offered for the best dancers. It might create in- terest in future outings to have some- thing new. OUTING NOTES. Comparisons are odious, but the Greek-American florists had a larger attendance at their outing than did the New York Florists' Club. The two clubs might with profit hold a joint outing next year. Trie growers from New Jersey helped to fill the gaps made by the ab- sence of many old-timers. John Daly and wife, Harry Baughman and wife, John Birnie and wife, Wm. Otto and Mrs. Wittman and family are all clever picnickers. Also the Flatbush growers, Louis Schmutz, Sr., and wife, Louis Schmutz, Jr., and wife and several younger members of the family, Alfred Zeller and family and Alfred Demeusy, Jr., and wife. Everybody enjoyed themselves. A. F. F. The following were winners in the games : Girls' race, under 5 years, 100 ft. — Viola Greer, first. • Boys' race, under 5 years, 100 ft. — Andrew J. Handel, first; Raymond Schwartz, second. Boys' race, 5 to 7 years, 100 ft. — Harry Grumbach, first; Jerome Trepel, second; John McCarthy, third. Girls' race, 7 to 9 years, 200 ft. — Irene Mustoe, first; Margaret Smith, second; Martha Schmutz, third. Boys' race, 7 to 9 years, 200 ft. — Howard Brown, first; Carl Giesler, sec- ond. Girls' race, 9 to 11 years, 200 ft.— Carrie Peterson, first; Mary O'Connor, second; Frances Esch, third. Boys' race, 9 to 11 years, 200 ft. — Robt. Hildenbrand, first; August Wai- bel, second; Francis Smith, third. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED VloMe EowerM&rKete New York, July 21. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special. 10 U0@15 00 extra and fancy... 5 00® 8 00 " " No. 1 and No. 2... 1 Oil® 2 00 " AliceStanley 1 00® 5 00 " Piince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00® 5 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 6 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 3 00@ 4 00 " " " extra... 2 00® 3 00 " No.l&No.2 5l@ 1 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 5 00 " " No. land No. 2.. 50(8 100 Queen 1000 5 00 Brilliant 1 (.0® 6 00 •' Aaron Ward 50® 6 00 " Richmond 50@ 3 00 " Sunburst 50® 4 00 " Taft 50® 5 00 " Milady 50® 4 00 " J. L. Mock 50® 6 00 " Hadley 1 00® 6 00 " Ophelia •. 25® 4 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 8 00 Carnations 25® 1 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 35 00@40 00 inferior trades. . 10 0( @15 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 1 50® 2 50 Lilyof the Valley 1 00® 2 00 Asters 50® 1 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50® 75 Asparagus Plumosus.... doz. bchs. 150® 2 50 Smilax. doz. strings. 50 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 25c@35c Gladiolus per doz., 10c@15c America " ; " 25c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Sbip Tour Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Tracndly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26lh and 27th Sts. Telephones 796 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roaes, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 148 West 28th St., HEW YORK GITt Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sanara, Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLAHTSMEH AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N. Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQDAEH 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester. N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing M. O. Ford 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Sanara Iks Lu tat Skiassr ud Rtnirt tf Fro! Cat Fltmn ff"A complete assortment of the best in tht market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 26 The American Florist. July 24, VOU are judged largely by the way your flowers are delivered. Sefton Flower Boxes are made of best materials, finished in non- fading shades. "Ask your paper jobber." You ought to have our Catalog also price list and samples; sent on request. THE SEFTON MFG. CO., ia8 Affi^iSE , * fc Girls' race, 11 to 13 years, 250 ft — Anna Sen wake, first; Agnes "Wright, second; Phyllis Giesler, third. Boys' race, 11 to 13 years, 250 ft. — Jos. Walter, first; Cornelius Begerow, second; Robt. Maver, third. Girls' race, 13 to 15 years, 250 ft. — Eloise Schmutz, first; Ida Grumbach, second; Mary Walter, third. Girls' race, 15 to 17 years, 300 ft — Selma Guttman, first; Jennie Mami- tisch, second; Lillian Schwake, third. Boys' race, 15 to 17 years, 300 ft. — Geo. Walter, first; Wm. Wright, sec- ond. Young men's race, 17 to 20 years, 300 ft. — Harry Walter, first; W. Bogart, second; Wm. Manda, third. Young ladies' race, over 17 years, 200 ft. — Christina Nilson, first; Olive Her, second; Minnie Weise, third. Married ladies' race, 20 years and over, 200 ft.— Mrs. A. G. Handel, first; Mrs. L. T. Rodman, second; Mrs. Schwartz, third. Men's race, members only, 300 ft. — Edw. Manda, first; N. B. Irwin, second; Alfred Demeusy, Jr., third. Potato race for ladies — Lillian Schwake, first; Jennie Mamitsch, sec- ond. Growers' race, for members, over 50 years, 300 ft.— E. J. Wright, first; Al- fred Zeller, second; J. M. Kemper, third. Growers' race, under 50 years, 300 ft. — Edward Manda, first; E. W. Haus- man, second; Philip Manlier, third. Fat men's race, over 200 pounds, 300 ft. — Jos. A. Manda, first; John A. Ken- nedy, second; Emil Schloss, third. Sack race, open for all, 300 ft. — M. Hank, first; Edw. Manda, second. Standing broad jump, boys under IS — Al Rigo, first; Gus. Marshall, sec- ond; C. Begerow, third; Chas. Manker, fourth. Standing broad jump, men members — N. B. Irwin, first; A. Demeusy, Jr., second; L. T. Rodman, third; A. Scott, fourth. Ladies' race, wives of members only, 300 ft. — Mrs. John Daley, first; Mrs. Geo, Mustoe, second. Ladies' bowling, open to all, three balls, total pins to count — Mrs. Schu- man, first; Mrs. Jos. Manda and Mrs. R. J. Irwin tied, each of whom scored 22 pins; Mrs. Wittman, fourth. Men's bowling, members only, three straight balls — Frank Grumbach, first; E. Holt, second; J. A. Manda, third; A. J. Guttman, fourth. Highest score, 27. Baseball game, married vs. single — Umpires, Chas. Lorenz, E. Manda. The single men's team — Plebany, Hank, Geo. Walter, Philip Walter, H. Shabot, Chas. Bogart, W. Manda, Grumbach and Hausman. The married men's team — Wm. Bogart, A. Scott, Geo. Hil- denbrand, P. Manker, F. Manker, Al- fred Demeusy, Jr., Al. Rigo, Peterson and Handel. Score : Single men 3, married men 2. The handsomest girl baby under 2 years — Wilhelmina Manker. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cot $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 •' '• 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3V4,2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3H " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov 5 25 40x 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 675 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6. Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Wriie for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO Prepared Magnolia Leaves Green, Brown, Red and Purple $1.00 carton (approximately 1000 leaves) f. o. b. Evergreen KNUD NIELSEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. Nassau County Hort. Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, Wednes- day, July 14, President Westlake in the chair. A. Mackenzie, J. Adler and G. Hutton were appointed judges for the monthly exhibits, and the awards were as follows : For competition, one dish of raspberries — Jas. Holloway. One dish of red currants — W. D. Robertson. Six peaches — R. Jones. President Westlake's special prize for three vases of sweet peas was won by H. Jones. Jas. Holloway was awarded a cultural certificate for a collection of outdoor fruit (12 varieties). An invitation was received from the Oyster Bay Horticultural Society to join them in their annual outing, Au- gust 17. Further particulars of this event will be given at a later date. The exhibits at our next meeting will be 12 spikes of gladioli, six ears of sweet corn and 12 mixed asters. At the sweet pea show held in the Glen Cove Neighborhood building, July 8, some fine exhibits were staged. The following were among the prize win- ners : Mrs. C. T. Cartledge (W. Noon- en, gr.); Ralph Pulitzer (T. Hitchman, gr.); Mrs. J. H. Ottley (j. McDonald, gr.), and H. C. Smith (A. Walker, gr.). James Gladstone, Cor. Sec'y. Guthrie, Obxa. — The flower and park committee of the Woman's Civic Federation held its first flower show July 3, and the success of the event will make it an annual exhibition. Retail Florists Place your Business Before More People Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Mothers' Day Fall Announcement Spring Planting Thanksgiving Memorial Day Christmas Social Occasions St. Valentine's Day Fall Planting Easter If you are not satisfied with the results of your advertising, or if you would like to begin adver- tising and to have plans drawn up for you and estimates given for your individual business and city, write us for particulars about our advertising system, a system that increases business. Hundreds of leading florists throughout the United States and Canada are using our service successfully— florists in the great metropolitan cities and florists in small cities and towns, "We are the largest concern in the world specia- lizing on advertising plans for RETAIL FLORISTS. Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. We are a clearing house for adver- tising ideas and plans for Retail Florists. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, III. It is getting too late for Huckleberry Foliage, we suggest $2.60 per case Fancy Ferns perl000,$l 25 Dagger Ferns per 1000, 1.00 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 Perpetuated Moss per bag, 3.50 Lyrata (Evergreen Oak) E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. TvYR rw\ j\ $2.50 Per Case Fancy Ferns $1 25 per 1000 Dagger Ferns 100 per 1000 Natural Moss 1 75 per Bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per Bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA GALAX --LEUC0TH0E New crop now ready. We are situated in the heart of the Galax section and can furnish you the very best stock. If you cannot get our stock from your jobber write us for prices We can make it to your advantage to deal with us. Demand our greens and you are assured of the best the market affords at all times. MT. MITCHELL DECORATIVE EVERGREEN CO., MARION, N. C. Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Floral Association will again super- vise the annual flower show at the in- terstate fair this fall. i9 I 5> The American Florist. 27 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established in 1857. f w£xM FLORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send ns your retail orders, WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C, GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Teleeraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & G0. v THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 £. Fourth SI. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention. Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid] Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when ivriting 3343 "W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.l. * ud.ll T. J. JOHNSTON 8 CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WETBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. HTEIvEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■•■ anypart of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Albxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1 153 Broadway. Cor. 15th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2O85-2O60 Madison Sanare, 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists XTT'SAT V/YDV We are In the Heart of -NJLW *M«* And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .V.-.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditorium Annei, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara FaUs and Western New York, Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention the American Florist when writing 28 The American Florist. July 24, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indict, ted on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. £. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ires4, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist w..en writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive Bight and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. freab Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries thronghont the state and to all steamship docks In Hohoken N. I., and New York Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNTLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnum St telephones iiu rarnvm ai. i B01 andL 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Flaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main. Buffalo. N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blaekistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J, B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Boss, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Eockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenf elder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M„ Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, 0. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, 0. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L„ St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Reuter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L.. Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H. New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston, 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold. G., Co., 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High 6rade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. «UDE BROS.CT4 FLORISTS 1114 f " ; BSTOS.CQ, .»> m %E& Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park J. A. VALENTIN*. JT iOrQl VO» President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. i9'5. The American Florist. 29 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated en Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Wty ffion&on 5FIoitipr Shop, 2Jti>. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Fa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLD6. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Deliver? Associatioa Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Telephone 2656 Established 1880 EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland. Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan, All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. 1'.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S'. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex.— Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla.— Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. ' New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Sehling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn.[ — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McCIements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo.— Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoechl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.'— California Florists, Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldoechl 334 Grant Avenue Prompt and careful attention to orders from out-of-town florists. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. i FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut floweri in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West. Jefferson and Washington Ave* Albany, N. Y. BYRB®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Beat 98 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel 1 Park Street 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's NEW YORK BOSTON 3G The American Florist. July 24, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by tlie firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SendyourordersfoiGliicago^tt All orders carefully filled 2j 3'2%WMa50 4 ft. " 9 " 8.50 I Shipments can be made any time between now and August 25th, as long as stock lasts. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ^Jf^SSU CHICAGO French Bulbs * * * * * * * A. & L. BREMOND FRERES, Ollioules, Var., France, % Sons of and successors to Louis Bremond, the oldest and best * known firm of bulb exporters, are prepared to meet all * requirements for the next crop, and to deliver promptly the || highest grade of bulbs. Prices on application by wire or mail. | CABLE ADDRESS: BREMOND FRERES, OLLIOULES. sible expense and the least possible amount of friction. First we made it a point to have our credit man and our salesmen inform every new cus- tomer of our terms of sale, and to ascertain if these were satisfactory to him. Then we worked out a series of collection notices and letters at a time when our digestion was good and our disposition the friendliest. This insured a uniform method of collecting and eliminated the possibility of the credit man writing letters which would be dictated more by his heart than his head. The notices and letters are all intended to get the money without of- fense and are gotten up with consid- erable care, a feature which we are not always in a position to give to each individual letter as it is dictated. These notices and letters are either printed or multigraphed, allowing ac- counts to be handled by an assistant without coming to the attention of the credit man until such time as it. should have personal attention. The first of the series consists of printed notices, a first and a second. The printing of the notices has as its main object the elimination of the personal element. Tour customer must realize that the printed notice which he has received was not printed for his special benefit, but that it is a part of a system which all overdue customers receive and casts no reflection. The first notice is sent out within five days after the ac- count becomes due and is worded as follows : "This notice is sent you as a re- minder that your May (for instance) account was due on the 10th of this month. "We will appreciate a prompt remittance to cover." Now it has been our experience that there is something wrong with a man who will take offense at this notice. This notice will allow the man who has overlooked making a remittance to im- mediately send the same to you and you would be surprised at the returns that result. Or it leaves open to him MY Winter Orchid Sweet Peas Has just received the Gold Medal of Honor the highest award in floriculture, by the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Write for price list, which has been already mailed. ANT. C. ZV0LANEK Lompoc, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Go. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn ; Cucumber, Mask and Watermelon; Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Mnikmelon, Squaak and ronaokka Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing 34 The American Florist. July 24, FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stockreadyfor2V2-in. potsin flats of about HOclumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per Hat 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for illustrated folder. Mc Hutchison & Co. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK the opportunity to communicate with you. Approximately 15 days after the first notice has been sent out, a sec- ond notice, also printed, is sent out. This notice states at the top : "Second notice. Reply wanted," and outlines that his account as shown by our statement of a certain date still remains unpaid, calls his attention to the increased cost of doing business as making- it essential that collections be made promptly; again calls his atten- tion to our terms of sale and requests an immediate remittance, unless he de- sires to pay interest on the account. Our third notice is a multigraphed let- ter calling the customer's attention to the fact that we have received neither a remittance nor a reply to two com- munications and, in the case of a re- tail customer, notifying him that we do not desire to believe that he has ignored them, requests a remittance; in the case of a wholesale customer, it calls his attention to the fact that we have received neither a remittance nor a reply and then continues in a very frank manner as follows : "We ask you to bear in mind that our net profit on wholesale business is about 2 -per cent on our sales; that interest and carrying charges on accounts cost us % of 1 per cent a month. Your ac- count being past due has already re- duced our profits. "We desire to continue your account on a mutually profitable basis and will ask you to send us your remittance by return mail." This letter, of course, will vary in every business. Fifteen days after this notice has gone forth we send out the following letter : "You have evidently ignored our communications in regard to your ac- count. Such inattention does not tend to the establishment of your credit, and causes us unnecessary expense and inconvenience. "We have allowed your account to run beyond our usual terms, which make all bills due and payable oh the 10th ■ of , the month following! date of invoice. We have attempted to be lenient in your case/ expecting that you would show us the consideration that is due us. "As we have had no complaint from you as to the quality of our goods, or as to the service which we have ren- dered, we can only conclude that both of these have been entirely satisfac- tory, and that we are entitled to an immediate remittance. "Regretting that we have been forced to insist in this matter, we remain." Within 15 days after this last notice has gone out the matter is immediate- ly brought to the attention of the credit man and the case receives per- sonal attention. Of course at any time Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can set them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTIS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Baltimore, Md. Grower^ of Pedigree Tomato Seeds TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Souash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. . Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing BULBS Cold Storage Stock FORTUNATELY for the Florist who takes advantage of it, we have another supply in cold storage of some of our most desirable bulbs, which we will sell by the case only at the following special prices. Knowing us as you do, you can readily realize that when we an- nounce the price as special it means a genuine saving. VALLEY PIPS In cases of 250, per case $ 3.75 In cases of 500, per case 7.00 In cases of 1000, per case 13.00 In cases of 3000," per case 35.00 LILIUM AURATUM 9 to 11, per case of 100 $8.00 11 to 13, per case of 75 9.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM 7 to 9, per case of 225 $18. 00 9 to 11, per case of 125 17.75 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 7 to 9, per case of 225 $10.50 9 to 11, per case of 125 10.00 11 to 13, per case of 100 15.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE 8 to 9, per case of 225 $12.00 9 to 11, per case of 125 12.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM 6 to 8, per case of 400 $13.00 9 to 10, per case of 200 18.00 We believe that it will be to your advantage to order at once, even if your order is for future delivery as these prices are open only until August 1st, 1915. J. M. Thorburn & Co. 53 Barclay Street through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK 19*5- The American Florist. 35 TheKENILWORTH GiantPansy seeds are all grown uy myself and are offered In the following mixtures and separate colors: 22 KENIIAVORTH STRAIN — The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are from 3y 2 to 4 inches; it is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, and many others. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 20 KEMLWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE — Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long. 28 MASTERPIECE — A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance, larg e flowers of great substance. 30 GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES — A superb mixture. Flowers large and of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade of rich velvety colors, reds are par ticularly conspicuous. 32 GIANT PARISIAN- — The flowers are of enormous size, and beautifully marked, mostly five dark blotches on white and yellow ground. An. unusually showy mixture. NEW SEED NOW READY All sorts and mixtures, except the new Pansy Princess, are $5.00 per oz.; $1.25 per %-oz. ; 5000 seeds, $1.00; trade packet of 1000 seeds, 25c; any 5 pkts, $1.00. Please order by number. PRINCESS. 20— The New Upright Pansy This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weather-proof, enduring many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. ^At- tractive' by the brilliancy of its colors. 500 Seeds 20c; 1000 Seeds 35c; Va oz, $1.00; Vi oz. $2.00; 1 oz. $7.50. 38 — lime. Perret — Bed and wine shades, 40 — Zebra — Fine striped mixture. 42 — Adonis— Light blue, white center. 44 — Black — Almost coal black. 48 — Lord Beaconsfleld — Purple shaded white. 50 — Bronze — Beautiful bronze. 62 — Cecily — Steel blue', margined white. 64 — Goliafh — Large curled yellow, blotched. 68 — Emp. William — Ultramarine blue. 84 — Superba — Orchid tintB of red and wine. 86 — Sunlight — Yellow with brown blotches. 88 — Andromeda — Curled apple blossom. 90 — Colosse'a Venosa — Light veined shades. 92— Almond Blossom — Delicate rose. 94 — Aurora — Terra cotta shades. 97 — The above named Orchid mixed. 98— Indigo Blue — Deep velvety blue. 100 — Light Blue shades. 104 — Meteor — Bright red brown. 106— Pres. McKinley— Yellow, dark blotched. 114 — Purple — Large rich deep color. 116 — Peacock — Blue, rosy face, white edge. 118 — Psyche — Curled white, five blotches. 126 — Red — A collection of rich red shades. 138— White — Large satiny white. 140 — White with violet blotch. 142— Yellow — Large golden yellow. 144 — Yellow with dark blotch. RAINBOW Is a mixture? of the . most beautiful, gorgeous colors, ^gk blotched, striped, veined, mar- ^^J i gined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free, 1000 i^M seeds of Bainbow D ^^ nnri with nthpr ^mM amounts in like ^^fl proportion. ^^^^B^^^H Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. Mil FflRII CONN Wisconsin and Idaho. MILrUHU, bUHII. Mention the American Florist when writing jiu uuuumiiiu i mimuuimu uuumiife i BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Fiorisls £ 3 and Market Gardeners C Mention the American Florist when writing L. Giganteums, 8-9 in.. 8-10 in., 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth BIdg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing Bulbs, Seeds, Plants Try us once and you will come again. S. S. SKIDELSKY & CO., 1004 Betz BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa. Card brines a Catalogue Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnonhltioc Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, opeCiailieS. vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, FEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH Bloom sdale Farm. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Have you received copies of our wholesale cat- alogue and Aster Book? If not.write for same. Mention the American Florist when writing SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing WMmvsm. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing finest Pansy Seed Kill My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finrst mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed. $1.00: V-> «z.. S2 00; 1 oz,, $4.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and WatermelonSeed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, sou r cite p d ond£nce SWEDESBORO, H. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 36 The American Florist. July 24, Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of JPOT FJ^AKOr® SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indica, Araucaria Excels* and Keotia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Slock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1 .00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids,3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids, 3H,f t 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F; O. FRANZEN "MhkSSo *: that the customer communicates with us, we enter into personal correspond- . cnce with him, secure a promise of some kind and then hold him strictly to his promise. We have of course had some complaints on this method of collecting-, but they have been very few, and as near as I have been able to ascertain our lost customers- from this method of collecting have not amounted to ten accounts, though we have had this system in operation for a period of a year. Of course some of our customers have taken exception to receiving notices of any kind, and when these people have stated they would pay their monthly account reg- ularly on a given day of every month, we have refrained from sending them notices. The net result has been that we have 75 per cent less overdue ac- counts on our .books than we had a year age; that our collection expenses have been reduced very materially; that we have had to borrow consider- ably less money from the bank than in former years, and that today the number of notices that we are called upon to send out is comparatively small. In other words, our customers have become educated to the fact that if they do not pay we are going to get after them and stay after them until they do, and we find that when other wholesale houses who are selling these same customers are complaining of their collections, it is probably because our account is being taken care of promptly. On the other hand, we have found that many of our customers have requested that we give them a set of our collection notices and let- ters to use on their customers and are doing a better and cleaner business as a result, that lots of them are actually thanking us for the benefit we have done them rather than censuring us. I am strongly inclined to suggest to the association that at some future convention the matter of terms and collection methods be taken up with a view to have them uniform all over these United States, thus eliminating the bothersome and unprofitable ques- tion of terms as a competitive feature in good sales. Alfalfa for Flooded Corn Fields. Rockford, 111., June 21. — With a large acreage of farm land on which the corn was washed out by rains, or not planted at all because of the rainy weather, A. M. Ten Eyck, county soil expert, advises farmers, if they do not care to sow millet or soy beans, to pre- pare .the land for alfalfa seeding in August. The alfalfa harvest in 1916 will, he declares, more than make up for the loss occasioned by the rainy Weather this season. { FIELD GROWN j ICarnation Plants! * * * Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Large sized plants. * % 100 1000 * % Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 % % Rose Pink Enchantress 4.50 40.00 % % White Perfection 4.00 35.00 % % Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 £ % Philadelphia 5.50 50.00 g % Zoe Symonds 4.50 40.00 % * * * Order Today * j Peter Romberg | 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. | * * FOR SALE Marie Louise Double Violet Plants Strong vigorous stock, $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. F. R. SNYDER, Rhinebeck, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Primroses Foibesi, Malacoides, Obconica Alba Rosea, Ruby, $2.00 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Plumosus, $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering, oz., $4.00. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE, OHIO. Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per lOOO. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Thousands of Chrysanthemums 20kiods. Cyclamens, Begonias, Primulas, Cinerarias, Etc. Ready lor market. See our display adv. in American Florist. June 26, page 1211. tend for lists. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, Nnw Jersey. LAST CALL FOR Chrysanthemums Including Some of the Newer Ones. ASK FOR LIST. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2 in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins. Foiteyine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; S-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3 in., 10c; 4-in., 15c: 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia. 2Vi-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Roses Specially priced stock list 2Vz and 4-in. Rosa Von Marienthal, Dark Rose- White with Carmine Eye. = CYCLAMEN, Giant Orchid-Flowered I White with Carmine Eye, = Each. 85C per 10U; $7.00 per 1000 seeds. 1 Lilac, Pure White, Red, Pink. E MIGNONETTE, Giant Machet Oz., 75c; Vi oz., 40c; Trade pkt.. 10c = MIGNONETTE, New York Market = Oz.. $7.00; H oz.. $1.00; Trade pkt. 50c PANSY, Vaughan's International Mixture. Oz.. SIO.OO; H , $1.50; Trade pkt., 50c PANSY, Vaughan's Giant Mixture.Oz., $4.00; H oz., 60c; Trade pkt.. 25c PRIMULA, Vaughan's International Mixture 1-16 oz., $4.00; 350 seeds. 50c For Complete List of Seasonable Flower Seeds, please write for Our Midsummer List, now ready. SWEET PEAS Vaughan's Winter-Flowering Spencer, August Delis ery. Trade Packets Contain One- Quarter Ounce. Oz. H oz. Tr. pkt. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $8.00 $4.00 $2.00 Mrs. A.A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 1.75 .SO Mrs. J.Manda. Lieht shell pink 2.00 .50 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple-blossom pink.. 2.00 .50 Orchid Beauty, Dark rose, blushed with oranee. 2.00 .50 PinkandWhfte lb. $15.00 1.50 .50 President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose ... 2.00 .50 RoseQueen. Beautiful rose pink 10.00 5.00 2.50 Selma Swenson. Clear, light soft pink 10.00 5.00 2.50 Venus. Standard white, lightly blushed pink wines 2.00 .50 Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted buff with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long stout stems Oz., $2.00; lb.. $30.00; Trade pkt,, 50c UNWIN TYPES oz. lb. Tr.pk. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.40 $4.00 $0.15 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender 75 8.00 .25 1 Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W.Randolph St. 803 W. Randolph St., Chicago i ^iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiN iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiih Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. -Write- GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL., For Prices and List of MUMS, ROSES, FERNS, BEGONIAS and General Stock Wholesale Grower to the Trade. * * BOXWOODS Good supply of choice plants in the following sizes and prices. Order early for Boxwoods are scarce. BUSH IB to 18 in. high in pots, 50c to 60c each 24 inches high in tubs $1.00 each 30 inches high in tubs 1.75 each PYRAMIDS 2Y 2 to 3 feet high $1 50 each 4 feet high 2.50 each STANDARD 15 inches high, balled $2.50 each H. N. BRUNS, * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3032 West Madison Street, * CHICAGO, ILL. I GERANIUMS Summer Prices. Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. S. A. Nutt $10 00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 1250 " " ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addren Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin. N. J. Willlanutown, June. N. J. 38 The American Florist. July 24, American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June, 1916 Atchison, Kan. — Bohannan & Co. have succeeded Ryan *; Bohannan. Toledo, O. — The Lucas and Fulton County Horticultural Societies held their outing' and dinner at Walbridge park, July 8. Waco, Tex. — Sheriff S. S. Fleming has delegated one of his deputies to see that the nursery inspection law is enforced in this county. Boise, Ida.- — Frosts failing to thin fruit trees this year, it has become necessary owing to the heavy yield for growers to resort to hand thinning. The third summer convention of the Illinois State Horticultural Society will be held at Urbana-Champaign, July 27-28. Apples are reported to promise a bumper crop in the state this year. New Orleans, La. — Harry Pap- worth of the Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., who offered to plant trees and shrubs gratis along the road for a distance of 1,000 feet in the plan for a parking system in the new Metairie Ridge subdivision, has had his plans approved by the parish authorities. Immense Forest Nursery. One of the largest forest nurseries In the United States is conducted by the forest service near Haugen, Mont. It is known as the Savenoc nursery and has a capacity of 4,000,000 young trees a year. Trees Eight Dollars In Brooklyn. Beginning next spring, the park de- partment of Brooklyn will furnish to any residents of the borough trees at $8 each to be planted in their yards or along the sidewalks. This is the cost price of the trees and Commissioner Ingersoll guarantees the city will plant the trees, care for them and replace them in case they die of natural causes within three years. New Indiana Nursery Law. Indiana nursery men are studying the new nursery law which went into effect June 1. The act is very strin- gent, requiring every nursery owner, salesman, solicitor and agent to re- port to the state entomological de- partment and make affidavit that only clean stock will be sold. Firms located outside the state, but doing business in Indiana, have to send in their original state certificates and take out licenses, while agents and solicitors are required to have a copy of their firm's original certificate and pay one dollar for a license. On demand of an inspector they must show both certificate and license and must furnish the state entomologist with copies of all forms, contracts and agreements. Violation of any of the act's pro- visions subject the guilty person to revocation of license and a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100. English Walnuts in Pennsylvania. The English ' walnut is attracting wide interest in Pennsylvania as a commercial orchard tree. Scarcely a week goes by at the Pennsylvania State College without receiving in- quiries concerning this nut. These in- quiries are usually prompted by the fact that already within the state are bearing trees which have proved both their hardiness and their ability to bear abundant crops of nuts equal or superior to the nuts found in our east- ern markets, which are imported from the Old "World, California or Oregon, the principal sources of our commer- cial supply. Because of the interest manifested, the department of horticulture of the college has planned a thorough inves- tigation of the subject. This will be- gin with a survey of the state to de- termine the location of all trees. In order to make this survey as complete as possible, the department urgently requests the assistance of every one who can give facts concerning such trees, especially as to location, charac- ter of nuts, age of trees, and hardi- ness. Owners of nut trees are urgently requested to correspond with the col- lege. It is hoped that this information will be sent in to the department with- out delay so that the trees may be visited by the investigators and fuller notes and observations made. Whoever is growing such trees is in- vited to write to F. N. Fagan, State College, Pennsylvania, giving informa- tion both as to the trees and to the property upon which they are located. Trees and Shrubs with Decorative Fruits. From this time until April of next year the arboretum will be interesting for the fruits which are to be seen here. Nothing so surprises and de- lights European visitors who come to the arboretum in summer and au- tumn as the profusion of showy fruits which are produced here by many trees and shrubs. The bush honey- suckles are perhaps now the hand- somest plants in the arboretum with ripe fruit. They produce fruit in great quantities and it remains in good con- dition for several weeks, and as the different species ripen their fruit from July until the beginning of October the second period of their beauty is a long one. On different species and hybrids there are blue, black, orange, yellow, wine-color and scarlet fruits, and these beautiful and abundant fruits following beautiful flowers make some of the bush honeysuckles desir- able garden plants, especially in the northern United States, where they are very hardy and where they appear to fruit more freely than in other parts of the world. The orange-colored translucent fruit of Lonicera minuti- flora is perhaps the most beautiful in the collection. This plant is a hybrid between the Tartarian honeysuckle from Central Asia and a species from eastern Siberia, L. Morrowii. L. mus- caviensis is covered with large and translucent fruit. The fruits of the Tartarian honeysuckles are sometimes red and sometimes bright yellow. Two hyfoids of this species, L. bella and L. notha, bear crimson fruit. L. xylos- teum produces large, dark crimson, lustrous fruit, and a hybrid of it, L. xylosteoides, large red fruit. All the numerous forms of L. coerulea in the collection, a species which is found in all the colder parts of the northern hemisphere, have bright blue fruit,, and that of L. orlentalis is black and lus- trous. L. Koehneana, a native of western China, is now covered with large, dark, wine-colored, almost black fruits which follow yellow flowers. This is a native of western China and is a hardy and valuable garden plant. There is a large specimen now covered with fruit among the Chinese shrubs on the southern slope of Bussey Hill. These bush honeysuckles form a group of shrubs worthy of the attention of persons who desire to form collections of large, fast-growing, hardy shrubs, beautiful when covered in early spring with innumerable flowers or in early summer or in autumn when their showy fruits are ripe. — Arnold Ar- boretum Bulletin. Roses for Fall Blooming. Henry Thomas, In the Journal des Roses, writes of his long experience In growing roses in the open for bloom in September and October. He finds the varieties which continue to produce presentable flowers after the early frosts to be few. Some, how- ever, are persistent and hardy, and would be well worth trying for bloom in our long Indian summer. The type of bedding rose for fall blooming Is Q. Nabonnand, free and beautiful of bloom, keeping its foliage and fine odor well into the autumn. Peace has the same quality, a yellowish G. Na- bonnand. Neither of these roses minds partial shade, both open well and are not injured by rain. Marquis de Querhoent comes noxt, the foliage not so good, but the flow- ers lovely, running the whole gamut of color from China pink, salmon to copper yellow. M. Tillier, a fine bedder and one of the rarer deep pink autumn roses. General Gallelnl, also deep- colored and is finer in fall than sum- mer. Madame Antoine Marl, pink and white, Is very pretty when half open, extremely hardy. Souvenir du Pres. Carnot is hardy, but blooms in bou- quets, rather spoiling it for cutting. Maman Cochet has the disadvantage of too brittle stems. Mrs. Arthur Rob- ert Wadel Is a pretty flower, with dur- able foliage; flower bi-color, reddish salmon and rose. Lady Roberts, rose color, blooms abundantly in autumn. Betty Berkeley, deep colored, very free, Is especially pretty in buds when half open. Luciole, resembles G. Nabon- nand. Mrs. Aaron Ward, persistent foliage and pretty flower. Antoine Rlvoire, fine In all seasons, loses Its foliage a little. General MacArthur, flower brilliant scarlet red, a rare red rose for the fall, blooming freely very late. Among J^he polyanthas, Leonle Lamesch, with its strange ever-re- newed blossoms, and Cecile Brunner, are good late bloomers. A climbing Cecile Brunner is always In bloom and holds its foliage till December. Mrs. Edward Powell should have a great future as an autumn flowering rose. It is to me the best rose of 1010, and Rose George Elger, dwarf remontant multiflora or polyantha; very florlfer- ous, erect growing, reddish green, pli- able' wood, foliage deep lustrous green above, red brown underneath, flowers in large corymbs, coppery golden yel- low passing to light yellow, buds golden yellow. The yellowest of the remontant polyanthas, and might be called a dwarf W. A. Richardson. Forces well. Good either for pots or bedding. ws- The American Florist. 39 Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown. Shade and Ornamental Trees. Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE C0NIRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. HilFs Evergreens BIST FOR OVER HALF A CBNTURT Small, medium and large siies supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Enrgrea Specialists Largesl Growers m Amelia Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mme. John Crouch, sport of Lyon- Rose, has the same vegetation and character, but with a salmon-yellow color, salmon rose mixed with yellow on background of rose of Lyon-Rose. Source d'Or, hybrid Erichuriana. "Very vigorous, erect -grower, dark green foliage. Flowers in clusters of many double flowers, large for the kind. Golden yellow passing to fresh yellow as they open. Buds "golden yellow. Triomphe Orleanais, dwarf remon- tant polyantha. The coloring suggests Jessie and Erna Teschendorff, but the growth is much more vigorous and healthy and the flowers much larger. Madame Norlie Loyer, vigorous grow- er, fine light green foliage; very large, very double flower, suggesting the form of Mme. Caroline Testout, stiff stem, color a fresh brilliant rose, not changing. Always in flower. Expert Horticulturists. An old Irish woman, who kept a small fruit stand in Dublin, was dis- playing for sale a few watermelons which had been given her. A smart fellow, wishing to take a rise out of her, took up one of the lot, observing: "These are tarnation small apples you grow over here — now in America we have them twice this size." The woman slowly removed the dudheen she was smoking from be- tween her lips and cooly surveyed her inquirer from head to foot for a second or two. Then in a tone of pity she ex- claimed : "Be jabbers, sorr, ye must be a sthranger in Oireland, and know virry little ahout the fruit av our counthry when ye can't tell apples from gooseberries." West Park, O. — The Lorain Avenue Greenhouse Co. has been incorporated by Charles B. Nichols; capital, $30,000. Austin, Tex. — Mrs. Olaf Olson, of the Austin Floral Co., is visiting friends in St. Louis, Mo. She will re- turn about July 25. Boston, Mass. — Hoffman, Inc., is the title of a new corporation with Sidney Hoffman and James D. McQuaid as in- corporators ; capital, $10,000. | Willowdale Nurseries Big Trees We offer for the fall trade a select list of shade trees in large sizes, as follows : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *****************************************************ij. ****************************************************** * * 40 White Ash, 3-4 inch $1.25 20 ' 4-5 inch 1.50 25 White Birch, 4-5 inch 1.50 30 " •■• 5-7 inch 3.50 150 Catalpa Speciosa, 3 4 inch 1.25 50 '" " 4-5 inch 1.50 20 American Elm, 3-4 inch 2.C0 250 " 4-5 inch 3.00 50 European Larch, 3-4 inch 1.50 250 American Linden, 3 4 inch 1.50 50 " " 4-5 inch 3.00 600 Norway Maple, ?-4 inch 200 150 " " 4-5 inch 3 50 150 Ash Leaf Maple. 3-4 inch 1.50 100 " " 4-5 inch 2.00 50 Maple Colchicum Rubrum, 3 4 inch 2.00 50 " " 4-5 inch 3.00 10 " 5-6 inch 4.00 100 Silver Maple, 3-4 inch 1.50 50 Sugar Maple, 3-4 inch $3.00 15 Mossy Cup Oak, 3-4 inch 2.00 IS " " 4-5 inch 2.50 15 " " 5-6-inch 4.00 25 Red Oak, 3-4 inch 2.00 25 " " 4-5 inch 2.50 15 Scarlet Oak, 3-4 inch 2.00 25 " ' 4-5 inch ■ 2.50 500 Carolina Poplar, 3-4 inch 1.20 25 '■ " 4-5 inch 2.00 500 Lombardy Poplar, 3 4 inch 1 .25 300 '■ " 4-5 inch 2.00 125 " " 5-6 inch 3 00 25 " " 6-8 inch 4.00 100 Bolleana Poplar, 4 5 inch 2.00 40 Sweet Gum, 3 4 inch 2.00 25 " " 4-5 inch 3.00 100 Tulip Trees, 3-4 inch 1.25 10 " " 4-5 inch 2.00 Correspondence Solicited. The Rakestraw-Pyle Company, KENNETT SQUARE, PA. * Peonies and Iris Catalogue Now Ready. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Peterson Nursery Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago, 111. ■»■»♦- Our Guarantee— We will replace with three all plants not proving true to description. Mention the American Florist when writing Pot =Grown Strawberry Plants GROWN AS THEY SHOULD BE GROWN. * * * * THE VAN FLEET HYBRIDS, the best of all strawberries to date. TWENTY POPULAR VARIETIES, such as Marshall, Wm. Bolt, Success, etc. The best EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES. Descriptive Illustrated Catalog (No. 2) mailed free. I am especially equipped to handle trade orders for Pot-Grown Straw- berry Plants, and am in a position to quote very attractive prices. Little Silver, N. J. I V * ****************************************************** Mention the American Florist when writing % J. T. LOVETT, Won't it be a good idea to order now? The blooming season is just over; you ■ ■ know what kinds you liked; what varieties you made money on. Get these kinds now while you can. We may have them— we have some good ones. Send ior our Peony List. We are booking orders now; we will fill them Sept. 1st. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 40 The American Florist. July 24, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. * M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Vegetable Prices Low. The remarkable growing- season has had its effect in lowering vegetable prices at New York. July 14, for ex- ample, sales were noted as follows : Wax beans, 100 sacks, $2.50. New potatoes, 3 bush., 75c to $1. Copenhagen cabbage, le each. Other early cabbage, ^c each. Black radishes, plowed under, no sale. At Chicago beets and carrots are selling as low as 20 cents per 100 bunches. Truckers, who last year re- turned home daily with $125 for their wagon-load of produce, now consider themse]ves lucky if they can make the amount $25. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 20. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; let- tuce, cases, 25 to 40 cents; radishes, 75 cents to $1.00. per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; cel- ery, 12 stalks, 25 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 50 to 75 cents. New York, July 20. — Asparagus, per dozen bunches, 75 cents to $3.00; cu- cumbers, 40 cents to 50 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to $1.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crates, 10 cents to 50 cents; rhu- barb, per dozen bunches, 25 cents to 40 cents. Paper Cups Useful in Tomato Planting:. Li. J. Bisbee, of Malverne, L. I., has found a novel use for wax paper drink- ing-cups after they have been used. He, like many other persons, grows tomatoes in his garden and has discov- ered that by cutting the bottom out of a drinking cup, slipping the young plant through what is left and plant- ing so that the cup is half buried in the earth, the plant will be safe from cutworms. Mr. Bisbee says that cutworms at- tack the tomato vines just at the level of the ground and never come above the surface. The cup acts also as a reservoir, holding moisture in the soil it contains and letting it soak down to the roots without washing out into the surrounding earth. — New York World. Perlect Greenhouse Tomatoes. A perfect article would be hard to find in any line, and especially so in a greenhouse tomato. The require- ments for a greenhouse tomato are ex- acting, and therefore, seldom found in any one variety. "We will enumerate the several points : Productiveness, which includes easy fruiting; uniform- ity in size from first to last, which in- cludes moderate dimensions; quality, which means fine meat and firmness for handling; color, which also means uniformity, when ripe from blossom end to stem end. Shape, which must be faultless, free from any cracks or blemishes. In our search we have tried many, and the nearest approach to our ideal was Bonny Best; yet it lacked size for our market. Among our plants there was one, however, larger than the rest and perfect in every way. By saving this seed and isolating this lot we have succeeded in building up a strain that is the admiration of all, alike in the greenhouse and on the market. These fruits weigh % lb. each; are intense scarlet, are perfection themselves in color, shape and uniformity, as a bas- ket full looks like a molded product out of a machine shop. There is no deviation in size from the first fruit to the top of the plant — this, of course, under good culture. Too many varie- ties run over-size at first and then grad- ually decrease, until the third or fourth cluster comes worthless. It has always been our idea that it is better to select a small or medium tomato for greenhouse culture and get size by heavy feeding, instead of starting a big variety to get medium fruit. During June and July our tomatoes have re- tailed readily at 5c per fruit, being so uniform that weighing was unneces- sary. We would advise greenhouse growers to try hard to save their own seed from plants that come up to their local requirements. Mabkeiman. Celery Blight Experiments in Ontario. Celery blight is probably the worst disease that vegetable growers in On- tario have to fight. It is estimated that $10,000 worth of celery is a total loss annually to vegetable growers around Toronto alone. Many of the smaller gardeners have gone out of the celery business entirely on this ac- account, and, as a result, their annual returns are considerably lower than when some celery, at least, was grown. For this reason it was thought ad- visable to carry on some demonstra- tion work in spraying celery to pre- vent the disease, if possible. A survey of the district around Toronto was ta- ken, and the plots chosen were those which were very badly affected dur- ing the seasons of 1912 and 1913. In all cases, practically all the celery grown during these two years was so badly affected that the sale was im- possible. Some of these men had been in the practice of trimming the badly affected stocks and putting thirty-six heads in a bundle in which, ordinarily, twelve would be sold. Some growers went so far as to leave the whole dis- eased crop in the ground, refusing to dig and sell it as there would be no return for labor. The Middlesex branch of the depart- ment of agriculture was approached on the matter of carrying on similar work in the vicinity of London. This work was entrusted to J. "W. Noble, assistant representative for the coun- ty, and credit is due him for the effi- cient manner in which the work was looked after in that county. On the whole, if it were not for the hearty co- operation of the individual growers themselves the work would not have attained any results. Each grower did his part of the work faithfully and they had the largest end to do. The following gardens were taken in charge : Plants Charles Dabbs, Mt. Dennis 75,000 F. F. Reeves, Humber Bay 10,000 Symes Bros., Mt. Dennis 50.000 R. H. Tier, Islington 35,000 John Tizzard, Humber Bay 10,000 Sanderson Bros., Byron 25,000 J. J. Davis, Byron 25,000 A. Mclnnes, London East ..... 125,000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil Leading market sorts. Write for prices. William Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. Celery Plants in Flats Also potted and loose celery plants. Flats of growing celery plants to sell in front of your store; always fresh, never wilted. Varieties: Golden Self Blanching, French seed: Giant Pascal and White Plume. Potted Strawberry Plants. Everbearing Strawberry Plants in pots. WARREN SHINN, Woodbury, N. J . THI ~" Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION OHIO PAINESVILLE, Watch Tor our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo.St.,Paul,Mlnn Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. PROF. BEAL. t . W t alS ° ° ffe . r a P ra ^ tical course in Flori- culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, SSSJXSA JSlS. EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES' g ei * nSl Beet ". Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas ".?',. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz„ $1.00 per % oz„ postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. i9'5- The American Florist. 41 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S PAX/BfclSI A3VI> FERNS Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Per doz. 6-in. pot 5to6 28to30 $1.00 $12.00 6-in. pot Sto6 34 to 36 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Each 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 5*4 ft $10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5K to 6ft 12.50 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft 18.00 Phoenix Roebelenii 7-in. tub, 18 in. high. 24 in. spread Each ..$2.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 2y2-in. pot 4 4 in. pot 5 to 6.. 6-in. pot 6 to'7.. 6-in. pot In. high .. 8 to 10.. ,.15 .24 ,6to7 28 to 36 1.50 Each Per doz. $1.50 ..$0.40 4.50 ,. 1.00 12.00 18.00 Leaves In. high ' Each Per doz. 9-in. cedar tub 6to7 42to45.... $4.00 $48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. These men agreed to allow this work to be carried on and also co-oper- ated by supplying the necessary horse and labor and in some cases the ma- chinery. The Ontario department of agriculture furnished the materials, and helped with the work, and saw that it was properly carried out. The Ontario Agricultural College and the United States department of agri- culture have both recommended spray- ing with Bordeaux mixture as a pre- ventative, to some extent, of the dis- ease known as celery blight. Experi- ments have been carried on in large and small ways and good results have are reported. Bordeaux mixture and ammoniacal copper carbonate were used on a number of patches and a description of what was used and how, is described, with illustrations, in an article by S. C. Johnson, in the tenth annual report of the Ontario "Vegeta- ble Growers' Association, published by the Ontario department of agriculture, Toronto. Summer Treatment of Greenhouse Soil. It is a common practice during the idle summer months to apply lime to greenhouse soils. The benefit, if any, derived from this practice depends upon the soil in question, according to Bulle- tin 281, January, 1915, of the Ohio agricultural experiment station, Woos- ter. Soils that contain large amounts of organic matter, such as all greenhouse soils should, require certain amounts of lime for the production of maximum crops. Nitrifying organisms, to do the most effective work, require soil con- ditions that are not excessively acid. Soils vary widely in their natural lime contents, a sandy soil being more bene- fited by an application of lime on the average than one of calcareous origin. Especially would one of the latter soils, when retained for a number of years and watered with hard water, not re- quire an additional supply, as sufficient lime could be reasonably supplied from the water. It must also be taken into consideration that plants vary widely as to lime requirements. Lettuce and cucumbers are reported to be benefited by lime, tomatoes are indifferent or slightly injured, while radishes are severely injured by its application. Ground limestone seems to be pref- erable to other forms for greenhouse use. It becomes available with com- parative rapidity in such soils and the dangers from the use of caustic or hy- drated forms are avoided. Boston Forns for Planting Heavy Stock, 2H-inch Per 100 Per 1000 $5.00 $45.00 * * + * * FORCING ROSES STRONG, GRAFTED STOCK. American Beauty, Own Root, 3V4-inch Killarney, 4-inch - - - Killarney Brilliant, 4-inch - - - Prince deArenberg, 4-inch - - - VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 31-33 W. Randolph Street, 43 Barclay Street, * CHICAGO. NEW YORK. f Greenhouses, Western Springs, HI. |. Per 100 Per 1000 -$10.00 $ 95.00 - 12.00 100.00 - 12.00 110.00 - 12.00 110.00 Robert Craig Co... S&& PALMS an4 Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market md 49th Sit., Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS F. BORNER & SONS GO., LaFayette, - - Indiana A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist hrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew- Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- tains many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating. I storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE. POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST GO. 440 SO. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. 42 The American Florist. July 24, Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Arauearia excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Arauearia Robusta Compacta, large plants, $2.50. each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out ot 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above price's are (or clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; 3-in., $7 per 100; $65 per 1.000; 4-in., $12 per 100; $115 per 1,000. SprengfcTi and Boston hanging baskets, $1 .to $3 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ASPARAGUS' PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI, 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch. $3; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. . ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus plants, from flats, grown from our own greenhouse seed, $8 per 1,000. B. H. Haverland, Mt. Healthy, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago: Asparagus plumosus, 3-inch, nice bushy plants, $5 peT 100. Cash please. Edgar East- erday, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100; Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes, Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati 2%-inch ready for 4-inch, $18 per 100; $150 per 1,000. Be- gonia Melior, 2%-in., $25 per 100. J. A. Peter- son & Sons, McHenry Ave., We'stwood, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 3-inch, $18 per 100; $170 per 1,000. Glory of Cincinnati, 2-inch, $18 per 100; $150 per 1.000; 3-inch, $20 per 100- $175 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 214-inch, fine plants, $15 per 100; $140 peT 1,000. Lorraine, $12 per 1O0. Chatelaine. 214-ineh, $5 per 100. Xmas Red. 2%-ineh, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Begonia Lorraine, 2%-in. pots, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-ln. pots, $15 peT 100; $140 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Begonia Gloire de Chatelaine and Pfitzeri Triumph, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Chatelaine. 2M-inch, $3.50 per 100; 3-inch, $8; 4-inch, $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramids: 2Ys to 3 feet high, $1.50 each; 4 feet high, $2.50 each. Standard, 15 inches high, balled, $2.50 each. Bushes: 15 to 18 inches high, in pots, 50c to 60c each; 24 inches high in tubs, $1 each; 30 inches high, in tubs, $1.75 each. H. N. Bruns, 3032 West Madison St., Chicago". Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2V. ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3% ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe. 14x14 Inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. PURITY FREES1A BULBS. Wholesale trade only. We have filled our 1915 contracts and have a few thousand left. If for any reason your growers can't fill your orders, write or wire us. Prices right. SANTA CRUZ FREESIA BULB GROWERS' ASS'N, Santa Cruz, Calif. Lilium Canadense, Philadelphicum and Su- perbum in large quantities; also native trees, plants and seeds. L. E. WILLIAMS', Exeter, N. H. CALLA BULBS, 1% to iy 3 -inch, $30 per 1,000; IV. to 2-inch, $50 per 1.000. EMILE SERVEAU, 2112 Fillmore St., San Francisco, Calif. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifl- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs, L. Giganteums, 8-9-inch, 8-10-inch. 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg., New York City. French bulbs. Prices on application by wire or mail. A. & L. Bremond Freres, Ollioules, Var., France. Callas, mammoth bulbs, $12 per 100. E. R. Tauch, Marquette, Mich. Bulbs, S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. S'chwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, NeTv York. CANNAS. Cannas, King Humbert, 3-incb, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $7 per 100. Florence Vaughan, 3-inch, $4 per 100; 4-inch, $6 per 100. Express, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $7 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111. CANNAS, good varieties, strong plants in 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS. FINE FIELD CARNATIONS. Strong, clean, bushy plants. 100 1.000 White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 Washington 5.00 45.00 Bright Spot 5.00 45.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg, . Illinois CARNATIONS. WE HAVE READY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FROM THE FIELD 400,000 WELL ESTABLISHED CARNATION PLANTS, IN- CLUDING THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: PER 100 WHITE WONDER $7.00 WHITE PERFECTION 6.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 6.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 6.00 WINS0R 5.00 PHILADELPHIA 8.00 BEACON (RED) 6.00 COMFORT (SCARLET) 6.00 LET US QUOTE YOU ON LARGE QUANTI- TIES. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT THAT WE SEND OUT. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 121 7TH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 Enchantress Supreme $8.00 $70.00 Champion 8.00 70.00 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Mis. C. W. Ward 6.00 55.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. GEORGE PETERS & SONS, HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. CARNATION PLANTS— HEALTHY STOCK. 100 1,000 Matchless $8.00 $70.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Perfection 5.00 40.00 Akehurst 15.00 Enchantress 5.00 40.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Dark Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Ward 5.00 40.00 EDWARD WOODFALL, Glen Burnie, Maryland CARNATIONS, planted in the field ~early, from 2y 2 and 3-inch pots, strong, bushy and healthy: 2,000 White Wonder. 1,000 Mrs. Ward, 2,000 Light Pink Enchantress, 500 White Enchantress, 1,000 Beacon, 300 Mrs. Patten, $5 per 100; $50 per 1,000. 800 Pollworth White seedling, 2,000 White Perfection, 600 Winsor, 700 Princess Charming, $4 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash. If not ready to plant, order now and we will reserve. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON (Inc.), Cedar Falls, Iowa. CARNATION FIELD PLANTS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong carnation field plants, having from 12 to 20 shoots. Mrs. C. W. Ward, Northport and Commodore, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Write for prices on other varieties. J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. FIELD - GROWN CARNATIONS. — Large, strong, healthy plants: "Victory, $5 per 100; $10 per 1,000. White Perfection. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Also a few Joy, Champion, Afterglow and Rosette at clean-up prices. J. A. BUDLONG, S2-84 East Randolph St., Chicago. HARDY CARNATIONS', good thrifty plants, $2.50 per 100. SWEET WILLIAMS, fine mixed, $1.50 per 100. Cash, please. GEORGE POPP, JR., Fort Recovery, Ohio. Carnations, field-grown, as long as they last, $6 per 1O0 ; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. i9'5- The American Florist. 43 CHRYSANTHEMUMS. POMPONS. Large quantity of Pompon cuttings in the following varieties, which are of the same high quality as the chrysanthemum stock: Diana, white $2.00 Lulu, white g-J™ Baby, yellow £00 Overbrook, yellow J-Jjo Mrs. Astor, yellow 2.00 Sabey, yellow 2.00 Cubit, tan 2.00 E. D. Godfrey, pink jS-Jjo Ladysmitb, pink 2.00 Croesus, bronze •• 2.00 Tiber, brown and red 2.00 Mensa, white 2.00 Quinola, yellow 2.00 Pretoria, yellow 2-00 Golden Climax, yellow 2O0 Excelsior, yellow 2.00 Zenobia, yellow 2.00 Mary Richardson, terra cotta 2.00 Emile, pink 2.00 Agloi, variegated 2.00 H. Hicks, brown 2.00 Mrs. Beu 2.00 Baby Margaret 2.00 Klondyke 2.00 CUT BACK POMPONS. Diana 52.00 Mensa 2.00 Quinola 2.00 Baby 2.00 Pretoria 2.00 Agloi 2.00 Tiber 2.00 H. Hicks 2.00 Golden Climax 2.00 Overbrook 2.00 Mrs. Astor 2.00 Excelsior 2.00 Sabey 2.00 Zenobia 2-00 Mrs. Cubit 2.00 Mary Richardson 2.00 E. D. Godfrey 2.00 Emile 2.00 Ladysmith 2.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Avenue. Chicago, 111. CHRYSANTHEMDM ROOTED CUTTINGS'. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1,000 Smith's Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 15.00 Alice Byron 2.00 15.00 Alice Salomon 3.50 30.00 Chas. Razer 2.00 15.00 Lynwood Hall 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON. Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 2.00 15.00 PINK. Amorita 2.00 15.00 McNiece 2.50 20.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2y 2 -INCH POTS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Smith's Advance' $2.50 $20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Alice Salomon ' 4.00 35.00 Alice Byron 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 Lynwood Hall 2.50 20.00 Shrimpton 2.50 20.00 Golden Salomon 4.00 35.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET. ILL. FROM OUT-DOOR STOCK PLANTS. $1 per 100 — Immediate delivery — $9 per 1,000. 5000 Timothy Eaton 7000 Silver- Wedding 7000 White F. Pullman 2000 Major Bonnaffon 7000 Yanoma (late 5000 Higinbotham, pink white) 2000 J. K. Shaw, pink 2000 C. Touset MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., MEMPHIS', TENN. Last call for chrysanthemums, including some of the newer ones. Ask for list. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles, 2 and 2y»-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pompon chrysanthemums, good assortment, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil. Write for prices. William Swayne. Kennett Square, Pa. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COBEA SCANDENS. COBEA SCANDENS, strong 2VHnch plants, $2 per 100. MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., Mem- phis, Tenn. COB/EA 3-inch, staked, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette. 111. . COLEUS. COLEUS, 2-inch, mixed, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000; 3-inch, $4 per 100.. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. COLEUS, good assortment, 2%-incb pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. CROTONS. Crotons, 4-inch, 35c each; 5-inch, 50c to 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111, CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN. Best strain of colors. Xmas Red, Wonder of Wandsbek (best salmon), Rose of Marien- thal, Glowing Dark Red, White with Red Eye, Pure White. Strong plants out of 2Vi-in. pots, $5 per 100 or $40 per 1,000. Satisfaction guaranteed. Cash with order, please. J. H. FIESSER, 709-741 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. Cyclamen, Wonder of Wandsbek, Glory of Wandsbek, dark red, brilliant red, bright red, Buckstone, Excelsior, Prince of Wales, Princess May Giant White, Rose von Marie'nthal, 3-in., mixed, $8 per 10O; $75 per 1000; 3-inch sep- arate colors, $9 per 100; $80 per 10O0; 4-inch, mixed, $15 per 100; $140 per 1000; 4-inch, sep- arate cdlorp, $16 per 100; $150 per 1000. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place', Chi- cago. Cyclamen giganteum, 3-inch, ready for shift, $10 per 100; $90 per' 1,000. J. A. Peterson & Sons, McHenry Ave., Westwood, Cincinnati, Ohio. Cyclamen Gig., Wandsbek type, finest in ex- istence, 2y 2 -inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamen, separate colors, finest strain; extra strong plants, 3-inch pots, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen, best varieties, 3-inch, $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCullough. Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, 4-inch pots, in bloom. $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. DRACAENAS, good large bushy plants, 5 and 6-inch pots, $25 per 100. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. California's well known, and most beautiful fern, "Five Finger;" strong stock, fronds 5-in. to 14-in., tall, $40 per 1,000; $20 per 500; $7 per 100. Woodwardia ferns same size' and same price as "Five Finger." Prompt shipment. Ferns cash. T. E. HOFFMAN. Los Gatos, Calif. FERNS. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfield!!, 2%- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston, Roose- velt and S'pringfieldii, 3-in.. $8 per 100; Bos- ton, 4 in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and va- rieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON, ROOSEVELT, WHITMANI, SCHOLZELEI. Dark green — Choice Stock — Low Price. Boston, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Scholzelei, 3- inch, 8c. Boston, Roosevelt. 4-inch, 12y 2 c. Boston. Whitmani. 6-inch, 45c. GULLETT & SONS, 'LINCOLN, ILLINOIS'. ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM, 3-inch. 5c; %Vi- inch 3V>c; 4-inch, 10c. Satisfaction or money back. LEY & BRO., Highland, N. Y. BOSTON FERNS'. 6-inch, $35 per 100; small lots, 40c. Cash. H. W. Allersma, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. Ferns in flats, all varieties, $2 per flat. 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boston ferns, fine bushy stock, ready for a shift, 3-inch, $1 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Boston ferns, 5-inch, $3 per doz. ; $25 per 100; 7-inch. 75c each; $9 ner doz.; S-inch, $1 each: $12 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Boston Ferns, fine 2y 2 -incb, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. . Boston ferns for planting, heavy stock. 2%- inch. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Ferns. Boston and Whitmani. 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GERANnJMS. GERANIUMS. Nutt, Grant, Perkins, Viaud, La Favorite, 4-inch, $7 per 100. Variegated, Nutt, 2y.-ineh, $5 per 100. Silver leaf, 2-inch, $2 per 100. Rose geraniums, 4-inch, $7 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III. Geraniums, standard varieties, 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Booking orders for next season delivery of 2-inch, $18.50 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. LADY WASHINGTON, good assortment, strong plants for stock, 25c and 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard. Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. 4-inch, few double pink and Ricard, fine plants in bloom. 8e. Cash. H. W. Allersma, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine. $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. HeTr, Lancaster, Pa. GREENS. Greens. Lyrata. $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns. $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens. Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns. $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag: perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven. EveT- green, Ala. ' Prepared magnolia leaves, green, brown, red and purple, $1 per carton. Knud Nielsen, Evergreen, Ala. Clean Huckleberry Foliage, $2.50 per crate or bale; terms cash. T. E. Hoffmann, 424 Seneca St., Pal o Alto, Calif. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. i Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 44 The American Florist. July 24, HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Hortensis, Otaksa, 5-inch, 3 in a pot, §3.60 per doz. French varieties, 5-inch, 3 in a pot, $4.20 per doz. ; Beaute Vendomoise, Bouquet Rose, General de Vibraye, La France, La Lorraine, La Perle, Mme. E. Mouillere, Mile. Agnes Barillet, Mons. Ghys, Mont Rose, Mous- seline. President Fallieres, President Viger, Ra- diant. Ronsard, Souv. du Lieut. Chaure. The Geo. Wittbold .Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chi- cago. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, in bloom, from 25c to $3 each. Small plants, 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IVIES. ENGLISH IVY, 20 to SO ins. $3; from pots, 12 to 15 ins., $4 per luu. CHAS. FROST, Kenil- worth, N. J. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. GERMAN IVY, 2V^-inch, strong plants, $2 per 100. MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. LILY OF THE VALIiEY. From Storagre. Lily of the Valley pips, ease of 500 pips, 17.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. ChaB. Schwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Chrysanthemums, cyclamens, begonias, prim- ulus, cinerarias. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washing- ton, New Jersey. UMBRELLA plants, strong 3 to 5-inch pots, $10 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOBEANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, 18 $0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 58 to 64 7.50 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins.... 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, ■ 5 to 6, 18 to 20 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5% ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6V> ft. 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 4-inch pots, nicely characterized $ 0.50 7-inch pots, 22 ins. high, 30 to 32-in. spread 2.00 7-ioch pots, '26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 8-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens $5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot $ 1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8-ineh tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. . Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22 Ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in., pots, 24 ins. high, 26-in. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs, 24 Inches high, 30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. PEONIES. Peonies. We are booking orders' now. We will fill them Sept. 1st. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. FRENCH PEONIES can be shipped with celerity and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogues free. Dessert, PEONY SPECIAL- IST, Chenonceaux (T. & L.), Prance. PETUNIAS. Petunias, White Dorothy, finest white, splen- did for cut for funeral work; 214-inch, $8 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. PETUNIAS', double mixed, 2-inch, $3 per 100; single, 3-inch, $4 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. True type, all top cuttings, 2^-ineh, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $7 per 100. Booked order's in advance for summer delivery. ER- NEST ROBER. Wilmette. 111. Poinsettias for Christmas pans, strong, healthy, well rooted, 2^4-ineh pots, plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 250 at 1,000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati. Ohio. Poinsettias. strong 2%-inch, (6 per 100; $50 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias, true tvpe, large bract kind, 2%- inch paper pots, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Poinsettias, 2%-jnch. $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA RONSDORFER HY- BRIDS, grandiflora, separate colors or mixed, 2-inch, 2V±c. Gigantea, 5 separate colors or mixed, 2-inch, 2^c. Chinensis, separate colors or mixed, 2-inch, 2V-c. Malaeoides, lavender, pink and white, 2-inch, 2%c. Cash. TOLEDO GREENHOUSES, 2839 Chestnut St., Toledo, Ohio. Primula obconica grandiflora and Gig. ; Pri- mula Malaeoides, transplanted seedlings ready to pot, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, HI. PRIMULA OBCONICA, Miller's Giant, free flowering fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primroses, Chinese, Forbesi, Malaeoides, ob- conica alba, rosea, Ruby, $2 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for price's. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver. N. J. ROSES. ROSH PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 North Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. GRAFTED ROSES— VERY FINE. Killarney, White Killarney, 3-inch $10.00 Killarney Brilliant, 3-inch 10.00 BENCH PLANTS. 150 Aaron Ward, grafted, one-year $5.00 650 Milady, grafted, one-year 5.00 300 Killarney, grafted, two-year 4.50 GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN , ILLINOIS'. Forcing roses, strong, grafted stock: Killar- ney, 4-inch, strong, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Killarney Brilliant, 4-inch, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Prince de Arenberg, 4-inch, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. American Beauty, own root, 3^4-inch, $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ROSES. Winter flowering roses, 3% and 4-inch pots. Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, Mme. Edmond Ros- tand and Crimson Queen, $20 per 100. Mrs. George Shawyer, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Prince E. C. d'Arenberg, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney Queen, Richmond, White Killarney, $15 per 100. All of the above are grafted plants, with the exception of Fran- cis Scott Key, Mme. Edmond Rostand and Sun- burst — which are own root stock. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Surplus stock of Pink and White Killarney, 214-inch, at $30 per 1,000. Mrs. George Shaw- yer, 3-inch, at $40 per 1,000. L. B. Codding- ton, Murray Hill, N. J. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue'. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS. Kaiserin, My Maryland and other varieties, 3-lncb pots, $6 per 100; own root. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. SALVIAS. SALVIAS. Zurich, St. Louis, Bonfire. Cretien, Lord Fauntleroy, 2%-inch, $2 pet 100. MEM- PHIS' FLORAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. Salvia Zurich. 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. SEEDS. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Flower seeds: Cyclamen, mignonette, pansy, primula and sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue'. Cbas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Pansy seed, giant, finest mixture, 1 pkt., 5,000 seeds, $1; M: oz., $2; oz., $4. E. B. Jennings, Box 254, Southport, Conn. Seeds, sweet peas; Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seed, garden, vegetable and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kclway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn, Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857. Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. . Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. t9 T 5- The American Florist. 45 Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Pansy seed, giant flowering, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. SMIIiAX. KMILAX PLANTS. 2-inch pots, $2 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Kapids, Mich. Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax, 200 strong 3-inch plants, $3 per 100. Cash. W. H. Culp & Co., Wichita, Kansas. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore. Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage. Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star. Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, D. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000. Chesapeake, Pendall, Pearl. $2.25 peT 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. CELERY PLANTS: Golden Self-Blanching (French strain), Giant Pascal, White Plume and Winter Queen, fine plants, ready for field, $1.50 per 1.000; $1 in 10,000 lots. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato, lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by express. 75c per 500; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over. 85c per 1,000; 100.000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VERBENAS. VERBENAS, transplanted, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 2%-lnch, $2.50 per 100. ERNEST RO- BER, Wilmette, 111. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VINES, 4-inch, strong, $12.50 per 100; 3-inch. $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA, 4-inch, strong, 10 to 15 leads. 12 to 18 inches long, $10 per 100. MEMPHIS FLORAL CO., Memphis, Tenn. Vinca Variegata, 2%-inch, $3; 3-inch, $6; 4-in., $12 peT 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. VINCA VINES, green and variegated, good strong vines, 3 and 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello. Iowa. VIOLETS. Violets, Marie Louise, double, strong plants, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. F. R. Snyder, Rhinebeek, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. . Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish. Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago, 111. Greenhouse construction. Save 10% to 20% on your greenhouse. Willens Construction Co. , 1527 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse' construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Estimate on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st and Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur- ing Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Greenhouse lumber, hot-bed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, O. Building mateTial, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Choice red cypress greenhouse material and tanks. Write for our prices. Alfred Struck & Co., Inc.. 571 Garden St., Louisville, Ky. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. S'caline, 75c per qt. ; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt.; $4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine'. The Grasselli Chemical Co.. Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid— NICO-FUME— Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. , MISCELLANEOUS. Raffia imported by us direct from Madagas- car, West Africa. Regular, 10 lbs., 17c per lb.; 25 lbs., 15c per lb.; 100 lbs., 12^c per lb.; bale 1 , 10^c per lb. Florists' Special, 10 lbs., 19c per lb,; 25 lbs., 17c per lb.; 100 lbs., 13y 3 c per lb.; bale, HVac per lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnatian Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Iron reservoir vases aud lawn settees. The McDonald Foundry, Columbus, Ohio. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Hammond's Greenhouse White Paint and Twemlow's Old English Liquid Putty. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Galvanized Wire Stakes, 3 ft., No. 9 wire, $6.40 per 1.000; 3V 3 ft., No. 9 wire, $7.50; 4 ft.. No. 9 wire, $8.50; 5 ft., No. 8 wire, $12.85; 6 ft., No. 8 wire, $15.50. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land, Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co., 10 Sherwin Block, Elgin, 111. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St.. Cleveland, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 46 The American Florist. July 24, ACTUAL RESULTS -NOT PROMISES Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron Boilers. The ranffe of C. Peterson & Son. at Escanaba, Mich., was formerly heated by cast iron boilers. Last season this firm in- stalled their first Kroeschell. a No. 6. which is now beating: 13.000 to 14.000 so. ft. of glass. They state that they fire these boilers three to four times during: the night in zero weather. Under date of June 2S, 1913. they write as follows: "The Kroeschell Boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler we have ever had. For years we have fired many dif- ferent boilers, and really never could set one that we miffht say was entirely satisfactory — there was always something; wrong;— but now, since we have tried the Kroeschell. we have solved our boiler proposition. We have a ( ■— ■■- - — ■) cast iron sectional boiler here, only used two years, and we wish we could get rid of it and put in another Kroeschell in its place." (Signed) C. PETERSON & SON. Escanaba, Mich.. June 28, 1913. Kroeschell Replaces Four Cast Iron Boilers. Previous to 1909. Mr. Schultz. of Menominee. Mich., heated his entire plant with cast iron boilers. It had been claimed that cast iron boilers are superior to the Kroeschell. Mr. Schultz is now heating: 18,000 sq. ft. of glass with the Kroeschell which was in- stalled in 1909. and they are required to fire same only twice a night. The following: letter speaks for itself: "We do not have the least trouble to maintain about 60 de- grees in the coldest weather. Your Kroeschell Boiler is the best I ever had. Before I heard about your boiler I had four cast iron boilers, and I would not part with the Kroeschell for a hundred cast iron boilers now." (Signed) CHARLES SCHULTZ. July 21. 1913. Menominee, Mich. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Buy Direct— Factory to user prices. 452 W.Erie St., Chicago, 111. Kansas City. BUSINESS VERY SATISFACTORY. The stock on the market has been very fine and quite plentiful, espe- cially gladioli, which took the lead both in shipped and local stock. Roses were good, but not so plentiful, lilies are very fine for this time of the year, and there are a few carnations and dahlias on the market!. notes. . The last reminder for the Kansas City Florists' Club picnic. All nursery- men, seedsmen, gardeners and flor- ists, come out and enjoy yourselves. This invitation is extended to all per- sons in the business under the four different branches from coast to coast. The club would like to show outsiders what a good time you can have in Kansas City. A number of prizes, among them one diamond stick pin, donated by Sam Seligman, with Wert- heimer Bros., New York; a wicker lunch basket, by the Burlington Wick- er Ware Co.; 10 florists' knives pre- sented by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York; a three foot reed porch box and stand given by A. L. Randall Co., of Chicago, 111.; ten dollars in cash, donated by M. Rice Co., of Philadelphia, Pa.; a fancy bird cage, given by H, Bayersdorfer & Co., of Philadelphia, Pa., and 50 feet of hose by the Revero Rubber Co., Boston, Mass. Date of picnic, July 28, 1915. We regret to hear of the death of R. J. Groves, of Atchison, Kansas, who was 85 years old, and was the oldest florist operating a greenhouse in Kansas, which covered a period of about 50 years. The trade sends their deepest sympathy. The hail last week did considerable damage to some of the florists near In- dependence. H. Worden, "who is near the Blue Ridge boulevard, reports that the hail broke nearly all of his glass, and did damage to the plants outside. The Sunny Slope Flower Farm lost 1,000 feet of glass and the outside plants were badly damaged. Some of the hail stones measured one inch in diameter. H. Kusick & Co. report that business is good for this time of the year. They are handling quantities of gladioli, ■which are very fine. They are still getting some good carnations from Colorado and a few locally. Roses are better and lilies are very fine and plentiful. Supplies are going well, es- pecially in wire work. W. J. Barnes has had the best week he ever had for this time of the year, especially in funeral work, which has been very heavy and says it is remark- able how business keeps up. His ferns are all well potted up and the best he has ever grown. M. E. Chandler is cutting some very Free This Fine BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ASTICj\ USE IT NOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. 12 W. BROADWAY NFW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Futty becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of otber glass, as occurs with bard putty Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing fine gladioli which are selling fast. He reports they are the best he has ever had and he makes a speciality of them. His dahlias are also start- ing to bloom. Chas. Biederman & Son report a very good business, they having plenty of funeral work. Bedding plants are still selling with them. J. Austin has his chrysanthemums planted. He is cutting some very fine snapdragons. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. has carna- tions planted at the greenhouses. E. J. B. ROSE NOZZLE B.TC7 HPHIS is the famous 1 Garland Little Wonder Spraying NOZZle— absolutely the best for spraying under- neath foliage to keep down insects. The regular price is 35c cash, and many of the largest growers order them in large quantities. Just to get acquainted, we will send one free to every grower who sends a request for one with 3c in stamps to cover postage. Everything in greenhouse construction and equip- ment. Garland M anuf acturing Company Makers of the Famous Garland Cast Iron Gutter Des Plaines 1 1 1 i n o is Mention the American Florist when writing f9'5- The American Florist. 47 Are You Getting a Uniform Temperature in Your Growing Houses? ^BaE3BB0eE9^^BQBBeBB0raQBQ@BBIQSBSEBIHDiBraaraBBQB@raraQB!araiaiBBBBBEaS3 H m m m m Mrtehead XI>Ba€k fo Boiler SYSTEM I don't know how I could get along without it- Mr. Kranz ol Kranz Floral Co., Ottumwa, Iowa. -pHBRE'S A WHOLE LOT OF SCIENCE -*- to the proper raising of flowers. Ability to do it properly doesn't come in a day — it takes many years. But even the shrewdest veteran finds help in the convenience and economy of the "Morehead" system. He knows that with it installed in his plant, he can always be sure of easily controlled, uniform t tern perature in ALL of his growing houses— /■ — that he will be forever free from the compli- B cations and never-ending bother of steam pumps M — that he will have a dry, cheerful place in which /|| to work. The Experience of Hundreds of Florists all over America is your guide when you put in the "Morehead" System. Write today for copies of letters from en- thusiastic users— for actual data as to saving in time and fuel. Also ask for the Morehead "Back-to- Boiler" Book, Morehead Mfg. Co. MICH. Ill : largraiga iarsjl Omaha. WET WEATHEB RETARDS OUTDOOR WORK. Business so far is far ahead of last year. We have had miserable weather for the last month or so, rain and rain again, and plenty of it. The rain has delayed planting by fully four weeks, and it is impossible to do any kind of work out of doors. However, it makes gladiolus and other outdoor flowers bloom and this stock sells well with us. Carnations in the field never looked better; in fact, I never have seen carnations look so fine. Peonies, which suffered greatly from the hot and dry weather of the past few years, have been greatly benefited by the present cool moist season. Morgan-Shawler Co. sold their fix- tures to L. Henderson, who had to move from his present location to Eighteenth and Douglas streets in the Hotel Fontennell. A new building is being erected at Mr. Henderson's old stand, to which he will return on com- pletion of the new structure. J. J. Hess and wife will leave for the San Francisco convention July 26, as they desire to spend some time on the coast. The florists' club will have a picnic inside of four weeks. The date has not yet been set. F. Stuppy and wife, of St. Joseph, Mo., were recent visitors. Grippe. . Atlanta, Ga. — The Atlanta Floral Co. is offering settlement on a 60 per cent basis, payable in 90 days. St. Paul, Minn. — A petition in vol- untary bankruptcy, filed June 13 with the clerk of the United States district court by Frank Gustafson, doing busi- ness as the St. Paul Floral Co. at Dale street and Como avenue, shows liabili- ties of $4,099.53. The assets are listed $2,692.42, of which $351 is claimed to be exempt. The Net Returns From Your Greenhouses Is What Counts You want to watch the initial cost, the grade and. the workman- ship of the material, the construction and convenience of the houses, to attain the best results. Write us for sketches and estimates. We can be of service to you. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material. Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Florists' Pliers "Red Devil" No. 622-4-inch A little drop-forged steel tool that is far superior to shears fo r cutting bouquet wires or any fine wire. Hand-honed cutting edges; scientifically shaped handles fit the hand and make the tool work more easily. Fits vest pocket. 60 cents at your dealers or postpaid from us. Write lor "Red Devil" booklet. SMITH & HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 170 CHAMBERS STREET. NEW YORK CITY. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. SSftSKMIBLII & CO., Utica, N. Y. 48 The American Florist. July 24, KID (=1 Save 10% to 20% on Greenhouses '0X E=l 4 'We Understand Our Business Thoroughly" Our thorough knowledge of the finer points in greenhouse construction enables us to save that much on the cost of our output— and we are giving you the benefit of this saving. We have always given 100 cents value for every dollar — sometimes more. As we have never yet had any com- plaints, we lose nothing by guaranteeing our ma- terial against defects. Willens Personal Service Every bit of the work is personally di- rected by one of the Willens'. If we do the erecting, one of the 'Willens* personally su- pervises the work. Careful attention is paid to the minutest details, each of which is conducive to longer life and better green- house service. If you have never tried us or are dissatisfied in your past dealings with others, begin now to benefit by our service and material. Write us today. What They Say : Willens Construction Co., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen: The greenhouses you built for me last summer ahd with which I am so well pleased, received several severe tests within the last few days. During one cold spell of 30 de- grees below, I easily maintain- ed the desired temperature in the greenhouses. I am well pleased with the material and also your pleasant business methods and am con- vinced that I have the finest greenhouses in Nebraska. Yours very truly, L. Buckendorf , Norfolk, Neb. Willens Construction Co. j=y 1529 S. Span I din y Avenue Chicago, Illinois '" j=i Cincinnati. MARKET IS BADLY OVERLOADED. Business is very slow. The market is overloaded with stock, and the weak summer demand is only able to take up a part of the offerings. Both lilies and gladioli are in a glut. The re- ceipts of each are very heavy, but only a small part sell at the low prices that prevail. The rose market, too, is crowded; no reasonable offer is ever refused, and still it is impossible to clean up. Most of the offerings in roses and American Beauties are of a very good quality. A few good carna- tions are still coming into the whole- sale houses. Asters are becoming very plentiful, and the quality of the blooms offered up to this time is very good, when you consider that they are the early varieties. NOTES. B. G. Gillett and C. J. Ohmer's trip to Dayton and Springfield last week in Mr. Ohmer's "Chalmers Six" was a very pleasant one. Their respective wives and Master Jim Ohmer accom- panied them. The first of the season's gladioli from P. O. Coblentz, New Madison, O., came to C. E. Critchell's during the past fortnight. These gladioli have generally been about the best in the market. At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety at Max Rudolph's it was decided not to hold the usual August meeting of the society. Chas. Dudley, Jr., and R. T. Virgin of Parkersburg, W. Va., passed through this city recently on a canoe trip down the Ohio river. Arthur Becker, of the • Avondale Floral Co., left July 17 for an extend- ed trip to the Pacific coast. Gus Adrian and wife plan to leave for their new cottage at the Chenaux July 24. Visitors : Mrs. Wm. Gerlack, Jr., Piqua, O.; J. Fi Keller, Lexington, Ky. H. Providence, R. I. There is hardly demand enough to use the supply of flowers offered to the trade, and sales are not numerous enough to keep the wholesaler and re- tailer busy. The gladiolus is the popu- lar flower of the day. Sweet peas are still coming good and will be still better later on. Asters are still abun- dant. Many of the rose growers are now drying out the houses and in con- 1866-1915 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. S-M-A-S-H-E-D PRICES. Greenhouse equipment and building: material prices cut in two. We take over complete in- dustrial plants and enormous stocks, in single cash transactions, at receivers' and liquidators' sales. That's why we're known the world over as THE GREAT PRICE WRECKERS. KB-47 Complete set of 17 pieces steam fitters' tools, high grade, brand new $15.00 MD-40 Hand breast drills for drilling sprinkler pipe, complete with set of drills, (used) 10.00 MD-43 Direct-connected \V 2 and 3 H. P. gasoline engines to Douglas pumps. 6C0 gallons per hour. 47.50 2£00 gallons per hour 92.50 BO-45 Greenhouse boilers, all sizes, 50% off. MW-42 Hose, plain or wire wound for irrigation purposes, any length (used.) MW-41 Rubber lined cotton irrigation hose, 254-inch, per foot. 8c. SM "I" beams, 35-lb., 50-lb., 65-1 b., per ton. $17.00 EG Storage tanks of all kinds, 20 per cent off. Our Big Price-Smashing Catalogue No. F 173 is full of money-saving values of all kinds. It will save you money on anything you need. A post card is all it costs. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago, HI. sequence are not cutting as freely as formerly. NOTES. The window display of Macnair's is now working in good shape and never made a better showing than now. The waterfalls in the back of the scene have a drop of seven feet and the water coming over the top at a rate of a ton of water a minute, makes a roar and plunges at least a foot higher than at the end of the drop. The flower show of the Greystone Horticultural Society has been pos- poned a couple of weeks on account of weather conditions. Frey Brothers are building a new house 30x80 feet. Charles Hunt has a new motor car. H. A. T. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing- Trade Directory PRICE, $3.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. '9 r 5- The American Florist. 49 HAMMOND'S GREENHOUSE WHITE PAINT AND TWEMLOW'S OLD ENGLISH LIQUID PUTTY. WHAT ONE MAN SAYS FROM EXPERIENCE: RODMAN M. EISENHART, Florist, Torresdale, Pa. Violets a Specialty. Telephone Connection. Philadelphia, Pa., May 1st, 19L5. Mr. Hammond's Paint Works: I have been using your Paint (GREENHOUSE WHITE) and TWEMLOW'S GLAZING PUTTY for the last fifteen years, and both have given me entire satisfaction, especially the Glazing Putty, which when properly put on, makes a house rainproof and almost air-tight Respectfully yours, R. M. EISENHART. Slug Shot, Grape Dust and Thrip Juice Used and Sold All Over America. Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. At a special meeting of the Albany Florists' Club, held on the evening of July 8, the members voted to hold a clambake August 21 at the grove of Henkes Brothers, Newtonville. Tickets will be $2 each for the men and $1.50 for the women. Plans have been filed with the bu- reau of buildings in Schenectady for remodeling and enlarging the Schen- ectady Flower Shop of Julius Eger, 735 State street. Tiled floors will be laid in the salesroom, steel ceilings installed and lattice work erected. A new front of latest type with up-to-date lighting fixtures will be a feature. New show cases, ice box and other equipment will be added. In the rear of the prop- erty, a brick addition, 30x36 feet, will be built. When completed the store will be 30 feet by 74 feet with 2,200 square feet of sales' space. R. D. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Extensive im- provements are being made at the "Wealthy Street Floral Co.'s green- houses. San Francisco, Calif. — The Motroni Art Floral Co. is the name of a new flower shop, at 1808 Fillmore street. Mr. Motroni formerly conducted a shop at Washington and Fillmore streets. H m SHaHHHHBBHBBEEQHEHHBB^^ . 3-78 1SW2H " 6.00 144 6 ' 3.16 MOO 3 " 5.00 120 7 4.20 100 3H " 5.80 60 8 " 3.00 500 4 " 4.50 HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, *%$%$£ August Rolker 6 Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade, Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Hangers For aale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express, Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I, „. kramer & son, Cedar Rapids, la. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. Mention the American Florist when writing RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. HSH RED: POTS PJIIlll , I liUP ,, , :n i_ _ l ._ l „„ „„„. k.nrha, i a the 1H n rt Wfl hf that you will be proud to hare on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use notbine but the best material and skilled labor and otter you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn t that worth considering? ^ _ .. . . „ ■_ ,._ ... We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. • We also make the famous "MOSS Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. w Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. ^^ ^^ wm M Warrin 16 w 23rd st Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. s^Whilldin Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries ^| jUttffi p> make fl ower pots that grow the ]| l[ best plants and bring the best i-T^FLl trade. Also the latest creations ^aP*^ 1 * iB,BB in glazed ware for every use. ■ No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. ■ THE HAEGER POTTERIES \j 1 1 Main Street, Dnndee, Ill.^_ Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't'Br'eak, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save tbeir customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipmeot gnaraateed ICOE BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. NewStyle. Hose "RIVKRTON" Furnished in lengths up to500 ft.withoutseam or joiat. Tkt HOSE for the FLORIST 34-inch. per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " 14Hc 2 Reels, 1000ft.." 14 c H-inch. " 13 c Reels, 500 ft., " 12(4c Couplings furnished. HENRT A. DRIER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing The Clipper £!£«„. that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season tbe Clipper will drive them all out. Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop us a line, and we wiil send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. 52 The American Florist. July 24, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The 49 Alpha Floral Co 27 American Spawn Co. 40 AmlingE C Co 21 Anderson S A 27 Angermueller G H.. 23 AphineMfgCo 50 Archias Floral Co... 30 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 26 Aschmann Godfrey.. 36 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 25 Barnard WW Co... 33 Bassett&Washburn. 16 Baumer AugR.'.... 27 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 26 Begerow's 28 BergerBros 22 BerningH G 23 Blackistone Z D 29 Bodger J & Sons Co. 37 Boland J B Co 27 BolgianoJ&Sons 34 Bragg Ross 27 Bramley & Son 30 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 32 Breitmeyer'sJSons.. 28 BrunsHN 37 B runnings 34 Bryan AlonzoJ 36 Buchbinder Bros 47 BuckbeeH W 30 BudlongJ A 19 Burpee WA& Co.. 35 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 26 California Florists... 30 Camp Conduit Co... 52 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 18 Chicago House Wrecking Co 48 Chicago & North Western Ry 12 Clark EB Seed Co.. 35 Clarke's Sons D 29 Clay&Son 50 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 29 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 51 Conard & Jones Co.. 39 Cooke Geo H 27 Cowee W J 52 Coy HC Seed Co.... 33 Craig RobtCo 41 Cunningham Jos H.. 36 DardsChas 28 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 39 Denton Floral Co... 30 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 51 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV DornerF&SonsCo. 41 Dreer HA 50 51 Duerr Chas A 30 Duluth Floral Co.... 30 DunlopJohnH 29 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box.. 52 Emmans Geo M 36 Erne & Klingel 21 Evans Co The J A... 52 Eyres H G 29 Fish Henry Seed Co. 34 Florists' Hail Assn.. 52 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 25 Ford William P 24 Franzen F 36 Frauenfelder C 27 Freeman Mrs J B.... 30 Freres Bremond 33 KreyCH 30 Frey & Frey 29 Friedman 27 Froment H E 25 Frost Chas 35 Furrow & Co 30 Galvin Thos F .. ..29 Garland Mfg Co 46 Gasser J M Co 29 Giblin& Co 47 Godineau R& M 35 Gorham & Limpus..III Graham A & Son 27 Grand Rapids 30 Floral Co Grasselli Chemical Co 50 GudeBros 28 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 25 Haeger Potteries The 51 Hammond Benj 49 Hardesty & Co 27 Harley Pottery Co... 51 Hart George B 25 Haven Seed Co The. 34 HeacockJosCo 41 Heinl John G&Son. 30 Henderson A&Co.. . I Henderson Lewis ... 30 Herr Albert M 37 Herrmann A Ill Hess &Swoboda 28 Hews A H&Co 51 Hilfinger Bros 51 Hill D Nurs Co 39 HoerberBros 21 Hollywood Gardens. 29 Holm &01so- 28 Holton & T inkel Co 23 HomeCorSi sol.... 40 Horticultural Ptg Co The 37 Hurff Edgar F 35 Ickes-BraunMillCo. 47 Igoe Bros 51 IsbellS M & Co.... 34 Jackson & Perkins... 39 Jennings E B 35 Johnston & Co TJ... 27 Jones Percy 16 Joy Floral Co 30 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 51 Keller Sons J B 30 Kelway & Son 34 Kennicott Bros Co.. 21 Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 50 Kerr R C Floral Co. 30 Kervan Co The 25 Kessler Wm 25 King Construct Co. . 52 Kohr A F 51 Kramer IN &Son... 51 KroeschellBrosCo.. 46 Kruchtenjohn 21 Kuehn C A 23 KuhlGeo A 37 Kyle &Foerster 21 LaCrosse Floral Co.. 28 Landreth Seed Co.. 35 Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 30 Lange A 27 LeboriusJJ 29 Leedle Floral Co ... . 36 Lockland Lum Co... 48 London Flower Shp. 29 LovettJT 39 McCallum Co 22 McConnell Alex 27 McHutchison & Co.. 34 McNeff-Swenson Co 26 Matthews the Flo'st. 27 MatthewsonJE 28 May & Co L L 28 Meconi Paul 25 Memphis Flo Shop.. 30 MetairieRidgeNurs. 27 Mette Henry 40 Miller &Musser 21 MoningerJ C Co. ...Ill Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 24 Moore. Hentz & Nash 24 Morehead Mfg Co.... 47 Mt Mitchell Deco- rative E'green Co.. 26 Murray Samuel 28 Myers Florist 30 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 52 Newell A 29 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 25 Nicotine Mfg Co 50 Nielsen Knud 26 Niessen Leo Co 22 Northwestern Wire Works 52 Ostertag Bros 29 Palmer W J & Son . . 28 Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured bv W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Park Floral Co 28 Peacock Dahlia Farms 37 PedrickGR&Son.. 35 Peterson J A &Sons. I Peterson Nursery... 39 Peters &ReedPoty. 51 Phillips Bros 30 Pierce FO Co 46 Pierson FR Co I Pierson A N (Inc)... 41 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 32 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 30 Pillsbury IL 52 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 22 Podesta&Baldocchi. 29 Poehlmann Bros Co 14 15 Pollworth C C Co... 23 Portland Flo Shop.. 30 Pulverized Manure Co 50 Pyfer A T & Co 19 Raedlein Basket Co. 20 Rakestraw-Pyle Co The 39 Randall A L Co 21 Randolph & Mc- Clements 27 Rawlings Elmer 36 Ready Reference.... 42 Reed & Keller 52 Regan Ptg House 51 Reid Edw 22 Reinberg Geo 21 Reinberg Peter.... 17 36 Retail Florists Co The 21 Reuter&Son SJ.... 27 Rice Bros 23 Robinson I C Seed Co 35 RockWmLFlwrCo. 30 Rohnert Waldo 35 Routzahn Seed Co .. 34 Rusch G&Co -23 Rye George 30 Schiller, the Florist.. 30 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 52 Schling M ax 28 Schwake Chas & Co. 24 SeftonMfgCo 26 Sharp Partridge & Co Ill Sheridan Walter F. . 25 Shinn Warren 40 Siebrecht George C. 25 Simmons & Son 30 Situation & Wants... 11 SkidelskySS&Co.... 35 Small JH&Sons.... 27 Smith AW &Co.... 29 SmithED&Co 36 Smith & Fetters Co.. 27 Smith & Hemenway. 47 Smith Henry 30 Smith Wm C Flo Co 23 Smith W&T Co... I Snyder FR 36 South Park Floral Co II Storrs & Harrison... 40 Struck Alfred Co... Ill StumppGEM 29 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... 48 Swayne William 40 Syracuse Pot'ry Co.. 51 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Thorburn J M & Co. 34 Tonner O A 16 TottyChasH 41 Traendly&Schenck. 25 United Cut Flwr Co 25 Vaughan. AL &Co.. 20 Vaughan's Seed Store I III 37 41 51 Vick's Sons J 35 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WaiteFW 52 Walker F Co 27 Wallace FD IV Weiland M 29 Weiland&Risch.... 21 Welch Patrick 22 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 33 Whilldin Pottery Co. 51 Whitted Floral Co... 27 Wietor Bros 18 21 WillensConsCo.... 48 Wittbold GCo....27 31 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson . 30 Wood Bros . 36 Yokohama Nurs Co 35 Young AL&Co.... 25 YoungJohn&Co 24 Young & Nugent.. . 27 Zech & Mann 17 21 Ziska Jos 21 Zvolanek Anton C... 33 Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less Quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing sample free. For sale by dealers. The name that assures ' 'the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y< I CUT FLOWER BOXES! EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. I\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to na at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE S^ NEW YORK "\ loss ityou and your lit carna- ons with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE S 8OFI, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staph We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along: without them. }. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY GalesburS. 111. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3000 Postpaid Sample Free F. W, WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name —OF— Quaker City Machine Go, -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 20O0 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, America is "the Prow of the Tlessel; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are thf_ first to touch Unknown Seas Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 31, !915. No. 1417 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyrisht 1914, by American Florist Company, Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half ) early from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETV OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officeus — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Oan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; VV'm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y\, Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco, Calif., August 17-19, 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St Louis, Mo., 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framing, ham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis .). Reuter, Westerly, R.I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- bor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., Prudent; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-ninth annual convention to be held at Minneapolis, Minn., August 24-27, 1915. Thos. Wallis, Chicago, President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., Elmwood Cemetery Chicago, 111., Secretary. Treasurer. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, New York, June, 1916. B. H. Farr, Reading, Pa., President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Sec'y. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. San Francisco, Calif., August 18, 1915. GuwTAVE X. Amrhyn, New Haven, Conn., President; Roland Cotekill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Hydrangeas. The young- stock that was propa- gated this spring can be grown either for Easter blooming with a single stem or for summer blooming with three or four heads. The plants should be now potted in 4-inch pots and plunged in a frame, where they will receive atten- tion. They should have a good rich soil and a strong, sturdy growth en- couraged. For those that are to be bloomed early, as soon as the pot be- comes full of roots a little liquid manure will help the formation of a good strong bud. Those that are wanted for summer blooming, the tip can be rubbed out and branches will form. Leave the plants outside until the first light frost, which will harden off the wood, and they can then be stored in a cool house or pit where they will not freeze. Those wanted for Easter will have to be placed in heat by the first of the year. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The early rooted Begonia Gloire de Lorraine will now need shifting into S'A-inch pots, and should be given a little stronger soil than the young stock was potted in, but the manure vised should be well rotted, and, where obtainable, a generous addition of leaf- mold. As the plants grow, space them out so that they will not become drawn and so that there is a goood circulation of air around each plant. They will need a little shade on the glass for a few weeks, yet, but it should not be too heavy. As the nights become cool it is well to close the frames down if they are outside, or if in the green- house, close the ventilators, leaving a small crack of air on, or the house will sweat, which is not at all beneficial to begonias, as it is very apt to cause spot on the leaf. If this occurs remove the leaf at once. Care should be taken in the watering not to wet the foliage any more than possible. The later rooted stock will not need potting up until later, but all the growth possible should be obtained by giving them the best of attention. If the grower has not stock enough on hand, now is the time to purchase before the plants are shifted into large pots, when the price will be higher and the transportation charges increased. Pyrethrums. An eai-ly summer flower that is very showy and beautiful, ranging in colors from white to the deepest scarlet, with all the intermediate shades, is the Pyrethrum roseum, and it is being much more grown every year for cut- flower purposes. The best flowers are to be obtained by buying named varie- ties, but good selected seed will give fair satisfaction and many handsome flowers. The greatest trouble in grow- ing these plants in the north is the danger of winter killing and crown rot during extremely wet spells in hot weather. Seed sown during July and August and wintered in houses or cold frames will produce plants that will flower next summer. Obtain the best seed possible and sow in flats and as soon as large enough pot in 2%-inch pots. These can be grown on in a frame until cold weather comes on, when they can be securely covered or carried into a cool house and wintered under a bench, started in March and planted out as soon as secure from frost, and will flower in June and July. Paper White Narcissi. The Paper White narcissi are now being received and as soon as deliv- ered should be unpacked and spread out in flats or on shelves in a cool, dry place. If they remain in the original cases, they are apt to become moist or heated when packed closely. They should be handled carefully and not thrown around so that they become bruised or the outer covering torn off. This covering is a great protection for the bulb, preventing it from drying. Plan how the bulbs are to be flowered, that is, how many are to be brought forward each week, and start at once, to box up the first lot and then con- 54 The American Florist. July j I, tinue the plantings at the desired in- tervals. The flats or boxes should be prepared at once, not only for these, but for the other bulbs. It is the gen- eral custom to use any old box that can be obtained, and they are, there- fore, of different sizes and different depths. They do not pack closely when placed outside, neither do they seem to fit on the bench in an economical man- ner. Our experience has been rather than to buy a mixed lot of boxes of different sizes, it is better and cheaper to purchase stock at the lumber mill and saw it into the proper length. Get one-half-inch stock, three inches wide, for the sides and bottom and one-inch stock the same width for the ends. Saw the ends 12 inches long and the sides 24 inches. This will make a flat 13x24 inches by using four pieces for the bottom and will allow proper drain- age. A flat of these dimensions will hold about 50 Paper White narcissi or 60 to 70 tulips, and will cost but little more in the price of the box and can be made with much less labor, and when the boxes are all of one size they can be placed upon the benches with much saving of room. As soon as the bulbs are planted in the flats they should be placed in a dark, cool place and covered with soil or ashes until rooted, when they can be brought into the houses. The early planted bulbs will require good heat to bloom them successfully, much warmer tempera- ture than the later planted bulbs. Sweet Scented Geraniums. The grower who has a stock of rose or other sweet-scented geraniums can turn them to good account by planting them in a bench in the greenhouse and can obtain some fine sprays for winter cutting. The green is very much ap- preciated by the best trade and there is always a demand in the stores cater- ing to that class for more of this than can be obtained. The sprays are cut 12 to 14 inches long and are used in the boxes of cut flowers. There is also a demand for the leaves, to be placed in the finger-bowls at luncheons. It is easily grown in a cool house and very rapidly makes long sprays fit to cut. The plants can be set about eight inches apart, which will give them plenty of room, provided the sprays are cut as soon as they are long enough for use. A Charming Autumn Crocus. When at Kew at few days ago we were very charmed with a small bed of Crocus longiflorum situated by the rose pergola. Although the circular bed was barely 2 feet in diameter, there must have been well over a hun- dred of the beautiful lilac blue flowers. Each of these lias a vivid orange stigma, which adds not a little to its attractiveness. This charming Novem- ber crocus is a native of Southern Italy, and deserves to be cultivated wherever a sunny spot can be devoted to it. — London Garden. Alden, N. Y. — Following dissolution of partnership, J. B. Miller will here- after conduct the business formerly known under the firm name of Miller & Stroh. Newton, Kan.— Fire of an unknown origin, but which is thought to have originated from crossed electric light wires, consumed the boiler room and potting shed and partially destroyed the greenhouses of B. Guenthert, July 21. No insurance. Rebuilding will commence at once. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia. Pa. Sidney Hoffman Creditors Choose Trustee, Representing 72 claims aggregating $32,000, Alexander I. Stoneman was elected trustee in the case of Sidney Hoffman, florist, Boston, Mass., in the first meeting of creditors before Ref- eree in Bankruptcy Gibbs, July 16. Mr. Stoneman also served as receiver. His bond was fixed at $4,900. Those Summer Windows. The windows of the florists these days are a little funny and a little pathetic. They are trying to bring the country to town and box it up behind plate glass. They have discarded all the hot- house varieties and returned to the simple daisy of the field. There are black-eyed susans and the white and yellow kind which tell so plainly whether "she loves you or loves you not" when you pull off the petals. These are not arranged with loops of ribbon or bows of tulle, but are accompanied by little china birds in ponds in tin pans, and rustic baskets. One window is a grotto, covered with moss, with real birds (in cages) in it. So, you see, we are not fooled at all and look with somewhat jaded eyes at these denizens of the hedgerows. We would let every birdling fly and every daisy return where the breezes would play through its long, slender stems and the dew of night bathe its thirsty little face with freshness. We would have no one touch it but a barefooted child as it pattered over the cool, damp earth of the road. We would have no birds languishing in "grottoes" when God has given unto them the earth, the sky and all that is therein for their own. We want no playthings in the shape of china birds and tin pan ponds — ■ only babies in the kindergarten want these — and our babies should be out in the green places paddling their feet in real ponds, catching fish (or think- ing they do) with a bent pin. We do not criticise these windows; they are pretty in their way, but it is the prettiness of a dressed up child, dancing on the stage. We want to take it away; carry it safely in our arms and set it down in a sweet smelling meadow where little lambs and calves are frisking about in their new found joy of living — Detroit .Times. LIBERTY BELL DECORATION AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., at the right. 19*5- The American Florist. 55 If v -- *1 f{ •V ..■ '*-*" w « > Hi^ib^ '•' 'wSssw^. W-i ^WJryJMf. ; ^r : ^1 * ..• &H *&$2j 1§3$&. /%09w4h^ ^ft»* r ■* nK H 1 , ■'"V ^^Bi" 'V;.; 1* If i 1^1 -it^*5«iS^ ^.^^ot" ■|teS?^-.i- : V' : iLasSB8! ra. Pr lliTiffi' mm » 'JIT'. * LIBERTY BELL DECORATION AT SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co., at the left. (See Text). Telephoned Orders. A great deal of business now comes to the shop over the telephone. Many things are forgotten until the last minute, then a hurry-up call is made by 'phone and the order given to be filled at once. Extreme cold or other- wise inclement weather keeps custom- ers indoors and recourse is made to the 'phone, which should be always found in good receiving order. All un- necessary calls from the store end should be barred, as to be reported "busy" to an impatient person is often the loss of an order. Whether the trade be large or of medium size, there should be sufficient service. Many a shop gets along on one telephone when they should have two. After the first is installed the second costs only about one-third more, and if there is use for It at all, it is very well worth the ex- tra cost. The telephone brings out human na- ture to a degree. Many persons would not address or speak to another as they do over the 'phone if they were face to face over the counter. The ofttimes coarse "hello" in answer- ing the 'phone is changed at once when It is discovered who the caller is. The answer should be in a tone of voice as to a person present. "Yes, this is Smiths, Mr. Brown speaking." If some one else is wanted and not just at hand, the order should, if possible, be taken to be called to the attention of the salesman wanted, or the name and number of the customer secured, to be called at once on his return. Many persons when giving an order in this way do not know just what they want, and not being able to see the stock, it is up to the salesman to sug- gest something on hand, first finding out, without of course directly asking, the price or limit of cost. Of course all orders should be up to the standard of the shop, always fresh, carefully boxed and delivered on time. But the 'phone order needs all this and a little more, as the least slight or omission brings forth the thought, "I should have selected them personally and I might have seen something I would have liked better." Many orders are received by 'phone on personal solicitation. This method of getting business has to be carefully conducted. A salesman must know the customer and must only appeal when there is something choice on hand; that is, their favorite flower or plant, or that they would delight in sending to some one else. At another time the market is full of choice flowers, roses for instance, that could be offered at a low price, which bargain often ap- peals to the customer and a lot of flowers can be moved in this way. Such selling must not be overdone, or one would become a nuisance. Telephones should always be enclosed in booths with order blanks and pencils that be- long there. There should be plenty of natural light and electricity for night. A calendar in plain sight is often a great help. It is very important to be ready for instant service, as some per- sons dislike to be asked to wait or to repeat portions of their message. Cus- tomers should be asked to leave some of their personal cards, which can be placed in the box ordered in this way and is much more personal than one written by some one else. K. Liberty Bell Decoration at San Francisco. The accompanying illustration shows the Liberty Bell as it appeared, on the streets of San Francisco on the way to a place of honor at the Panama- Pacific exposition, and it is doubtful if in all of its travels the historic relic ever had a more beautiful setting. The float upon which the bell was mounted, 14 by 30 feet, was built upon a large auto truck and so designed that the chauffer could not be seen. Ten thou- sand American Beauty, Russell and UI- rich Brunner roses and 6,000 carna- tions were used in the decoration, the flag and shield designs on each side of the arrangement being 5x8 feet and 4x5 feet, respectively. Angelo J. Rossi, manager of Peli- cano, Rossi & Co., and chairman of the citizens' Liberty Bell committee appointed by Mayor Rolph of San Francisco, designed and personally su- pervised the decoration, which was a credit to all concerned. J. R. F. Sweet Pea Trial Grounds at Cornell Univ. Report of Prof. A. C. Beal, Gornell Univer- sity, Ithaca. N. Y., rendered at the annual meeting of the American Sweet Pea Society, Newport, R. I., July 15, 1915. During the past year we were able to resume our trials with the winter- flowering sweet peas. Although we did not come into possession of the necessary greenhouse space in time to sow them for the early crop, we were able to plant during October, and therefore had an excellent crop of flowers during midwinter and spring. In fact, last year's crop was the best we have ever had. A large collection of varieties were received from Ant. C. Zvolanek and a few varieties from other seedsmen. Some of the older varieties were grown for comparison, and altogether there were sixty varie- ties in the collection. Among the newer sorts the following are very promising. Bridal Veil. — A large to very large, much-waved white flower. King of England. — A large waved flower, of a bright glowing crimson color. In our experience this variety is the best red for greenhouse culture. Rev. Father Kelly. — A large to very large, much-waved lavender flower. Some of the standards show tints of mauve-rose, but change to the same color as the wings. The exact color is not given in the "Repertoire des Coleurs" being less red than 188 (1) and less blue than 201 (1). Belgian Hero. — A large waved flower with the standard salmon-carmine and wings purple-rose. This would be called by the trade an orange-pink. When grown in late spring or sum- mer, this variety, unless shaded, shows the blackened veins common to flow- ers of this color; but in winter this variety was free from this defect. When well grown it is a fine variety. 56 The American Florist. July 3'~> Morning Star. — A very large much- waved flower with the standard bright mauve-rose and wings violet-rose. These are the approximate colors, as the real colors lie between the two, and the flower is more nearly a self than is indicated. Mrs. Calvert. — A large waved deep pink flower. The standards are mauve- rose and the wings pale lilac-rose; a beautiful flower. Polar Light. — A large waved flower; standard lilac-rose, wings darker. Waved Christmas Pink. — Appears to be a decided improvement on the wide- ly-grown Christmas Pink. The above are the best of the col- lection for commercial culture, but there are others of considerable prom- ise which we have not space to de- scribe as Pacific, ■ Montenegrin, Presi- dent Wilson and"; Polar Bear. The above varieties were free from rogues, and all the varieties indicate a very great advance in the winter-flowering section. Of the varieties received from other growers, Selma Swenson is a large to very large waved, pale lilac- rose with light violet-rose wings. This season in the open ground we have 70 varieties of comparatively re- cent introduction, and about an equal number of the oldest varieties. The latter we are growing to secure seed so that we may keep them for a few years. It is probable that the plants at Cornell are the only existing plants of some of these old varieties which are so interesting to those of us who wish to note the progress in the evolu- tion of sweet peas. These, of course, were sown in the open ground. The new varieties referred to were not re- ceived until the latter part of March, probably because of the war, and were sown in pots at once. Had we been able to forecast April conditions this year, we should have sown them in the open, because when we did transplant, w.e had a dry period which tended to check the plants. They are now beginning to bloom, although the amount of growth is less than usual. It is too early to estimate the real worth of these varieties. What I shall say, therefore, is only tentative and subject to revision. At present we con- sider : "Stark's Giant Buff.— This with us is the largest waved variety of its class. Duchess of Portland (Dobbie, 1915). — A very large cream-pink. Alfred (Dobbie, 1915).— A good sized clear pale lavender. Blue Picotee (Dobbie).— Appears to surpass all other blue picotees. Robert Sydenham. — The first flowers of this have proved a disappointment to us for it burns. We have had very unusual weather in that we .have had frequent heavy rains alternated with bright sun. Possibly settled weather would result in better flowers, although the fault is not an uncommon one among the varieties of this color sec- tion. Stark's Soft Salmon is a pretty thing, but we wish to see more of it. King White is the leading exhibition white, and Wedgewood appears likely to supplant the other waved blues. Brooklands' Queen, Sincerity, Dob- bie's Orange, Spitfire and others may prove desirable. We hope that conditions may be bet- ter this fall and that we can receive seeds earlier next year for outdoor growing. In closing let me urge the members of this society to use their influence to get varieties for the trial grounds. This fall we shall have bet- ter facilities for testing winter-flower- ing sweet peas than we have ever had before. We shall have a new modern house, forty feet wide at our disposal, and the tests will be made under com- mercial conditions as we plan to use the house and crop as an object les- son in growing winter-flowering sweet peas. If we can secure all the varie- ties now in the trade for trial with our present notes, we can later issue an- other publication bringing the subject up to date. HAI L NO TES. Hail at Omaha and Council Bluffs. A severe hailstorm which visited Omaha, Neb., and vicinity, July 18, caused heavy damage to greenhouse glass. At Bonde's Greenhouse, Ben- George W. Kerr, Doylestown, Pa. Vice-President American Sweet Pea Society. son, Neb., all glass was destroyed, with no insurance. At Omaha, Samuel R. Faulkner, 906 South Fortieth street, and P. B. Floth, 3102 Burt street, suffered losses of 25 per cent and 60 per cent respectively, both covered by insurance. Lewis Henderson's loss was slight. The ranges of A. Donaghue, Chas. Bderer and Hess & Swoboda, on the north side of the city, escaped without damage. At Council Bluffs, la., J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Inc., had 136,000 square feet broken at their range at Lake Man- awa. These houses were all in roses and were in splendid shape. This firm's Pierce street establishment suf- fered no loss; in fact, no loss is re- ported from Council Bluffs except that to the houses at Lake Manawa. Grippe. Hail Losses Heavy in West. Insurance companies carrying hail risks, not having well-distributed business, will show some odd reports this year. Those having business con- fined chiefly to Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma will have loss ratios running in the neighborhood of 100 per cent. Those whose risks are limited to the northwest will show a nice profit, while those with business scattered from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada will about break even. Hail at Colorado Springs. A severe hailstorm, which started about four o'clock on the afternoon of July 18 and continued about half an hour, caused great damage to glass and stock at the range of the Pikes Peak Floral Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. The hailstones were of large size and the greatest damage was on the north and west slopes of the houses, the storm coming from that direction. Owing to favorable weather condi- tions since the storm, the stock, which at first appeared to be badly damaged, is coming through better than was an- ticipated, and enough good carnations are being cut to take care of all or- ders and there has been no interrup- tion to business. The accompanying illustration gives a good idea of the extent of the damage. Storm Losses in New Jersey, Electrical storms, accompanied by heavy hail, swept the territory in ta."> vicinity of Summit, Madison, Chath? — and Murray Hill, N. J., July 13. Greenhouse glass suffered severely and truck gardens were cut to pieces by the hail, or the crops torn up by the wind and blown away. The damage is estimated at $100,000. The establishments of Nason & Son, Murray Hill, and M. L. Force, Morris- town, N. J., both suffered loss of glass and stock, while at Westfield the range of Herder Bros. was completely wrecked and the contents destroyed. A dwelling being erected for William Jacobsen at his range at Springfield, N. J., was badly damaged. American Rose Society. The executive committee of the American Rose Society met at the of- fice of President S. S. Pennock, 1612 Ludlow street, Philadelphia, Pa., July 20. The appointment of Emil Buett- ner, Park Ridge, 111., and John H. Dunlop, Richmond Hill, Ontario, as judges for the rose exhibits at the Cleveland flower show to be held in the Coliseum in Cleveland November 10-15, was confirmed. Robert Scott & Sons of Sharon Hill, Pa., offer a spe- cial prize of $25 at this show. The Hartford rose garden com- mittee, consisting of John F. Huss, Wallace R. Pierson and Alex Cum- ming, Jr., report : "On June 25 the new roses of the test garden at Eliza- beth park, Hartford, Conn., were close- ly examined and silver medals were awarded as follows : Conard & Jones Co., West Grove Pa. — Climbing American Pillar Rose, awarded a silver medal. Scored 85 points; highly recommended as pillar rose. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. — Killarney Queen, hybrid tea, awarded a silver medal. Scored 85 points; recommended as a grand bed- ding rose. Hoopes Bros. & Thomas, West Ches- ter, Pa. — Purity, hybrid Wichuriana, awarded a silver medal. Scored 87 points; a splendid grower that is rec- ommended for every collection and garden. Hoopes Bro. & Thomas, West Ches- ter, Pa. — Climbing American Beauty, awarded a silver medal. Scored 87 points; a grand profuse bloomer de- serving to be recommended for every garden. '9'5- The American Florist. 57 J3 ^r^y^'r^iyyy— °^- nj B T^^ 5? 3°- a ' B [sj a' | A J °"° ^| a fy" a ^ ,v | g°-"°' a i-7j o' | fl3J »' j^ e' l^g rrrl "■■ r-i This Space Reserved for Competitive Exhibits $10,000 in Prizes k £2* 7S\ m h o • D ae'x"7G! £ £ • H 331 /y D D eaV 5"o' "£ • £ H • H r o »'°s * =* ^^=0-^ CHICAGO GRAND FLORAL FESTIVAL, COLISEUM, NOV. 9-14, 1915. The Plan Shows the Main Floor of the Exhibition Hall, in the Center of Which Competitive Exhibits Will Be Arranged. The Sides aDd Ends Have Been Reserved for Trade Displays, with Spaces 1 to 27, 30 Cents Per Square Foot; Spaces 28 to 34, 20 Cents Per Square Foot. For Reservations and All Other Information Regarding Space. Address A. Henderson, Chairman Trade Space Committee, 369 River Street, Chicago. First Come, First Served. Hugh Dickson, Ltd., Belfast, Ire- land. — Lady Pirrie, hybrid tea, award- ed a silver medal. Scored 85 points; recommended as a splendid bedding' rose. Edward Kress, 2508 .North avenue, Baltimore, Md. — Registered as De- fiance, hybrid tea; scored 85 points. Highly recommended as a most ex- cellent bedding rose. There have been added a number of new varieties of American origin this spring which will be watched with great interest in the future, and more are promised for the planting in coming fall. Much interest has been especially devoted to this test garden by the lovers of roses, and the garden has been unusually well visited this season. Signed : John F. Huss, Wallace R. Pierson, Alex. Cumming, Jr. The National Flower Show to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., next spring is gaining a good deal of attention and interest from the rose growers near Philadelphia. The Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass., presented for registra- tion two (2) new roses, as follows; Mrs. Bayard Thayer — a sport from Mrs. Charles Russell. Flower is large and full, color outside of petals deep rose, inside clear silver pink; foliage large and very dark green, perfectly flat; has no tendency to curl as is sometimes the case 4 cash, donated by a friend. Special running race — W. Wallace, first, paid-up accident policy, donated by C. A. Hunt, Geo. N. Wright Co.; Luke Schrer, second, $5 cash, donated by A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. PICNIC NOTES. W. J. Keimel had to leave rather early in order to meet a sister, who arrived from out of town in the after- noon. Mr. Keimel left his family at the picnic to await his return, but for- got to leave the lunch basket with them, and carried it back with him in his car. He returned in the evening and the way the grub disappeared shows that the growers' families have keen appetites. Anton Then brought a whole truck- load of people to the picnic, all of whom celebrated August Jurgens' forty-eighth birthday. The party had all the lunch they could eat in addi- tion to plenty of the liquid that made Milwaukee famous. Did you notice how the gentlemen patronized the ice cream stand? The writer could mention some names, but to keep peace in the families he will refrain from doing so. The Amling boys from Maywood can certainly play ball and were responsi- ble to a great extent in helping the growers win. Arnold Ringier and James Morton can run some. If you do not believe it watch them some time in the fat men's race. Ed. Goldenstein was the only gen- tleman on the grounds carrying a walking stick. Some class to Ed. P. W. Peterson autoed from Joliet in his new automobile and reports hav- ing had a delightful time. Phil Foley had his two sons, James jind Phil. Jr., for a personal bodyguard. Believe me, some escort. OUTING OF TWIN CITY FLORISTS, SPRING GROVE, LAKE MINNETONKA, JULY 20. 60 The American Florist. July SI, Fred. Liebermarm pitched some game and AHie Zech played a dandy game behind the bat. H. S. Philpott, of Winnipeg, was one of the out-of-town visitors that attend- ed the picnic. August Poehlmann and family at- tended the picnic in a new Winton Six. A. Miller umpired a good game, but should have been in the line-up. Pyfer & Olsem brought quite a crowd with them from Wilmette. Cleveland . STOCK UNIFORMLY GOOD; PRICES LOW. There was no perceptible change in the cut flower line the past week from last week's report. Outdoor stock is quite plentiful, with asters and gladi- oli running far ahead. Roses, with the exception of white, are also plen- tiful. Stock is uniformly good, with prices ruling low. • NOTES. Chas. A. Calhoun, aged 73, pioneer resident of East Cleveland, and at one time the largest grower of water- melons in Cuyahoga county, died July 17 after two years' illness at his home, 13226 Euclid avenue. Mr. Calhoun was born in Erie, Pa., and came here in 1848. He followed the truck garden- ing business. In 1S78 he planted 40 acres of melons. He is survived by his widow and two sons, Grant and Willard Calhoun, Willard Calhoun be- ing in the florist business, with green- houses at 13226 Euclid avenue. Prank Riley, of the Heefe Co., flor- ists at Akron, Ohio, was entertaining friends from Cleveland the other day and planned to treat them to rhubarb pie. His wife and son went to pur- chase the rhubarb and some other things. Later his son brought a long parcel to Papa Riley at the store. He guessed at once it was the rhubarb. Riley put the package in the cooler until'he went home. When he arrived he laid the parcel on the table, but it ber, Chas. Graham, Williams, Jr., F. Ritzenhaler, Clarence Meyers, Eugene Berger Shoemacher, Robert Hughes. Baseball. Wholesalers — Williams, Rotter, Smith, Jr., Talsott, R. Hughes, A. Lundgruen, E. Burger, Herb Bates. Retailers — Chas. Graham, Shoemacher, Al. Barber, Heil, A. Graham, Jr., Tim Smith, Clarence Meyers, Baird, Rotter. The "penny scramble" for the little boys and girls, the "cock fight" and watermelon eating contests, were all exciting and amusing, and created no end of fun and laughter. There were about 25 different contests requiring skill and muscle, and the way the flor- ists went at them showed they were no "mollycoddles." c. F. B. Washington, There is very little to say in regard to the market, as stock in general, out- side of asters and a few gladioli, are poor, and the best of these can be had for $10 per thousand. NOTES. Mrs. J. A. Phillips, the popular flor- ist of Mt. Pleasant, has entered the contest for the most popular land on the hill and from last returns is in a fair way to receive the prize, which is a trip to San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. G. C. Shaffer and son are en- joying their vacation at Atlantic City, where Mr. Shaffer expects to join them each week end. Visitors : C. Meehan, Philadelphia, Pa. G. C. D. Providence, R. I. FUNERAL WORK RELIEVES DULLNESS. Occasional days when there is a liberal amount of funeral work is about all that relieves the mid-summer dull- ness. Flowers of all seasonable varieties are plentiful, and asters are now coming in in such quantities that a market cannot be found for them. Outside sweet peas are still very good, and gladioli are arriving in oversupply. ANNUAL OUTING, CLEVELAND FLORISTS' CLUB, JULY 23. Le " ; 'Tnn'.'r^w 1 c ick /, U!? "JS "'!"."';''?• ^ llt: Tim S'»it«. Captain of the Retailers, and Mrs. Smith. lop. Geo. W. Smith on the Coiiching Line. Bottom: The "Wholesalers" Baseball Team. wasn't rhubarb. It was a new corset his wife had purchased. ANNUAL OUTING. Between 250 and 300 florists and their friends attended the club's out- ing at Willough Beach park, July 23. The day was ideal, the grounds and bathing beaches fine, and everyone had a good time. The retailers beat the wholesalers in the indoor ball game by a score of 9 to 7, and the wholesalers retaliated by trimming the retailers in the base ball game to the tune of 13 to 12. The line-ups were as follows : Indoor ball. Wholesalers— Herb Bate, Al Lungruen, K. Wilson, S. Berthold, J. Talsott, Baird, Geo. W. Smith, C. F. Bastian, Rotter; Retailers — Al Bar- Cut flower sales have dropped off and design work is about all that the flor- ists can do now. Most of the growers are busy planting chrysanthemums and getting the benches ready for carnations. NOTES. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Rhode Island will hold its annual outing in August. Matthew Macnair is enjoying his vacation and will be away about a month. W. E. Chappell is enjoying a water trip to Florida as his vacation. Kresge's flower department will be closed during the summer. H. A. T. OBITUARY. James C. Wallace. James C. Wallace, a conspicuous figure in the history of the develop- ment of the San Gabriel valley, died at his home in Alhambra, Calif., July 11, after a short sickness due to a complication of diseases. He was 83 years of age. Mr. Wallace had not been actively engaged in business for more than twelve years, although until his recent illness he had excellent health. His home has for many years been one of the show places of Al- hambra. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, Mrs. S. M. Kennedy and Mrs. D. L. Reynolds, and five sons, Glen C, J. Wiley, George A., Benjamin W. and Walter J. Jordan Lawrence Mott. Jordan Lawrence Mott, millionaire iron master and head of the J. L. Mott Iron Works, of New York, who specializes in garden vases, .gates, fences, etc., died at his home on Fifth avenue, July 27. He had been ill for a long time. Mr. Mott was S6 years old. Far Rockaway, n. y. H. Bergman, who recently leased the store and conservatory formerly con- ducted by Henry Hart, of New York, is doing a good business. During the spring he had large orders for land- scape work and planting and employed a number of men. As this is a popular summer resort, business in cut flowers continues good. His conservatory is well stocked with palms and ferns for decorative work. a. F. F Fort Smith, Ark.— The annual meet- ing of the Arkansas State Horticultural Society will be held in this city, De- cember 7-10. Sioux City, Ia— Work has begun on the new greenhouses for Rev. John Kroonemeyer, which will cost $10 000 when completed. Springfield, III.— A sunken play- ground for children, and other im- provements will be made at Reservoir park this season. Columbus, O.— E. h. Burkley and J. U. Cassidy have a permit to erect greenhouses at 237-245 Richardson avenue, to cost $1,500. Dayton, O.— Mrs. W. G. Matthews is suffering from a nervous break- down and is receiving treatment in a hospital at Martinsville, Ind. New Bedford, Mass. — Nofftz, the Flo- rist, has discontinued his retail store at 100 William street, all business be- ing now handled from his greenhouse, 061 Kempton street. New Cumberland, Pa.— The New Cumberland Floral Co., which recently changed hands, is now under the man- agement of W. H. Riley, formerly of Sherburne Falls, Mass. West Hartford, Conn. — Carl Peter- son, in charge of the Whiting Green- houses for the past IS years, and man- ager for Miss Helen F. Whiting for the past 10 years, has leased the establish- ment for a term of years and taken possession. Greenwich, N. Y.— After having been engaged in the florist business for the past 41 years, P. H. Hulst has sold his greenhouse to Frank H. Westinghouse and will retire. The house will be re- moved and added to the "Westinghouse property on Academy street. *9'5- The American Florist. 61 CHICAGO FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC, SNAPSHOTS JULY 25. 62 The American Florist. July 31, THe American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $8.09; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always lend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents, THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 53 — Hydrangeas 53 — Begonia Glorie de Lorraine 53 — Pyrethrunis 53 — Paper White narcissi 53 — Sweet scented geraniums 53 The retail trade (illus.) 54 ■ — Sidney Hoffman creditors choose trustee.. 54 — Those summer windows 54 — Telephoned orders 55 — Liberty bell decorated at San Francisco. . .55 Sweet pea trial grounds at Cornell university. 55 •George W. Kerr (portrait) 56 Hail notes 56 — Hail at Omaha and Council Bluffs 56 — Hail losses heavy in west 56 — Hail at Colorado Springs 56 — Storm losses in New Jersey 56 American Rose Society 56 Chicago grand floral festival plan (illus.) ... .57 Foley's ball-bearing ventilating machines. . .57 Carnation yellows 57 Twin City florists' outing (illus.) 57 Chicago Florists' Club picnic (illus.) 58 Cleveland 60 Providence, R. 1 60 Washington 60 Obituary 60 —James C. Wallace 60 — Jordan Lawrence Mott 60 Personal 62 Gladiolus Society of Ohio 62 Bay trees arrived 62 Hews, oldest flower pot maker 62 Chicago to San Francisco 62 St. Louis 64 Chicago 68 Montreal 70 St. Louis park men visit Chicago 71 Milwaukee 71 Minneapolis 72 Oklahoma City ' 73 Philadelphia 74 Ft. Wayne 75 New York 76 Pittsburgh 76 Cincinnati 76 Springfield. O 78 Columbus, 78 The seed trade 84 — Nebraska vine seeds 84 — Costa Rica organizes a seed society 84 — Burbank Co. stock assessed 84 — Onion seed crop prospects in Canaries 84 — Dutch bulb situation 84 The nursery trade 88 — The cherry in Ontario 88 — Dressing pruning wounds on fruit trees.... 88 — Annual and herbaceous perennials 88 Market gardeners 00 — Marketing problems 90 Troy. N. Y 90 Kansas City 92 Los Angeles 9 1 Danville Florists' Club 9S It IS reported that English horti- culturists sympathizing' with the blockade by the British government of the exportation of Belgian plants to America, have resolved to approach their government with a view to the alleviation of the troubles of the Bel- gian growers. Personal. Prof. A. H. Nehrling, of the Massa- chusetts Agricultural College, Am- herst, is visiting the West and will attend a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Missouri Botanical Gar- den Alumnae Association at Chicago, August 2. Uncle Nick Hallock plans to leave San Francisco for the east July 27. due in Chicago, August G. Gladiolus Society of Ohio. "We are in receipt of the premium list of the Gladiolus Society of Ohio for its exhibition, to be held in the Assembly Room of the Hollenden ho- tel, Cleveland, O., August 13-14. Thirty-two classes are provided with cash prizes and medals. Entries for- warded to the place of exhibition, charges prepaid, will be staged and cared for by the society. Copies of the premium list may be had on ap- plication to Secretary 'Wilbur A. Christy, Warren, O. Bay Trees Arrived. During the week ending July 24 im- ports were received at New York as follows : W. H. Mixson Seed Co., 18 bags turnip seed, 22 bags other agricultural seed. Lunham & Moore, 46S tubs bay trees, four packages plants. Nungesser-Dickinson Seed Co., 300 sacks of seed. Burnett Bros., 30 bags chemical ma- nure. Peter Henderson & Co., 45 pounds seed. F. B. Vandergrift & Co., 12 bags seed. Hews, Oldest Flower Pot Maker. The well known firm of A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass., manu- facturers of flower pots and other earthen ware specialties, is celebrating its one hundred and fiftieth anniver- sary this year and lays claim to the title of the oldest and largest manu- facturers of flower pots in the world, having been established in 1765. We heartily congratulate the firm on the occasion and there is every reason to believe that in its high grade products and fair dealing with patrons this concern will continue to serve future generations of florists "with that con- spicuous honesty and industry which secured for it the front rank held so long among trade manufacturers. In addition to the standard sizes of flower pots and pans this firm makes earthen ware specialties of all sizes and patterns to order. A new list of flower pots and florists' ware has just been issued, copy of which will be mailed by the firm on receipt of postal card request. Chicago to San Francisco. The transportation committee of the Society of American Florists announces the selection of the Chicago & North- western Ry.. in connection with the Union Pacific R. R.. Denver and Rio Grande R. R. and the Southern Pacific R. R. as the official route from Chi- cago to the S. A. F. & O. H. 1915 con- vention at San Francisco, Calif.. Au- gust 17-19. The official train which will leave Chicago at 10 :00 p. m., August 12, will consist of all steel equipment, embody- ing all that is modern in railway travel of today, including luxurious Pullman sleeping cars, with open sec- tions, compartments and drawing rooms. The official route selected as given in the schedule below has been selected not only on account of its scenic wonders, but because it will give each member the pleasure tof combining his business trip with one of recreation at the least possible cost, and based upon time, safety, comfort and scenery. A low round trip rate of $62.50, Chi- cago to San Francisco, with a return limit of three months, but not exceed- ing December 31, 1915. is in effect daily until November 30. and corresponding- ly low rates are in effect from other stations to Chicago. These tickets per- mit a wide choice of routes returning, with liberal stop-over and side trip privileges. Members of the Chicago party may return east by such individual route as each individual may prefer, with date of departure and stop-over priv- ileges as desired. The route must be selected, however, at the time tickets are purchased. SCHEDULE. Lv. Chicago 10:00 p. m. Thursday, August 12, via C. & N. W. Ry. Ar. Omaha 11:40 a. m. Friday, August 13, via C. & N. W. Ry. Lv. Omaha 4:20 p. m. Friday. August 13, via Union Pacific Ry. Ar. Denver 7:30 a. m. Saturday, August 14, via Union Pacific Ry. Lv. Denver 10:00 a. m. S'aturdav, August 14.' via D. & R. G. R. R. Ar. Salt Lake City 1:30 p. m. Sunday, August 15. via D. & R. G. R. R. Lv. Salt Lake City 4:00 p. m. Sunday, August 15, via D. &. R. G. R. R. Ar. Ogden (M. T. ) 5:00 p. m. Sunday, August 15, via D. & R. G. R. R. Lv. Ogden (P. T.) 4:40 p. m. Sunday, August 15, via Southern Pacific Co. Ar. San Francisco 8:50 p. m. Monday, August 16, via Southern Pacific Co. Pullman Rates, Chicago to San Francisco. Lower berth in standard sleeper $13.00 Upper berth in standard sleeper 10.40 Compartment 36.50 Drawing room 46.00 Lower berth in tourist sleeper 7.00 Upper berth in tourist sleeper 5.60 San Francisco Hotel Rates The following is a list of San Francisco hotels and rates issued by the S. A. F. hotel committee for the information of those who will attend the -annual convention at San Francisco, August 17-19, 1915. For further information (re- garding reservations, etc., write Frederic J. Bertrand, care of Joseph's, 233 Grant avenue, San Francisco, Calif. For Am. Plan Rates for Two Persons Add 'Per With Bath " Without Bath Person $1.50 to $2.50 Hotel and Locatiou Argonaut, 44 Fourth St $2.00 to $3.00 •Baldwin, 321 Grant Ave.. 2.00 to 4.00 Bellevue, Geary at Taylor. . 4.00 to 6.00 •Cliff, Geary at Taylor St.. 2.50 to 4.06 Court, 555 Bush St 2.00 to 6.00 •Fairmount, Calif, at Mason 4.00 to 7.00 Golden West, 112 Powell St. 2.00 to 3.00 Goodfriend, 245 Powell St. 2.00 to 5.00 Granada, 1000 Sutter St... 3.00 to 4.00 •Hillcrest, 1200 California.. 1.50 to 2.50 Inside Inn, at Exposition.. 2.50 to 5.00 Lankershim, 55 Fifth St 2.00 to 4.00 Manx, Powell at O'Farrell. 2.00 to 3.00 Palace, Market at Montgy.. 3.00 to 7.00 Plaza, Post at Stockton 2.00 to 6.00 Stanford, 250 Kearny St 2.00 to 2.50 Stewart, 353 Geary St 2.50 to 4.00 St. Francis, Geary at Powell 3.00 to 6.00 Turpin, 17 Powell St 2.00 to 3.00 Victoria, 598 Bush St 2.00 Washington, Grant at Bush 1.50 to 2.00 Rates for One' Person With Bath Without Bath $1.00 to $2.00 1.00 to 4.00 "i.sd to'2.5'0 1.50 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to "i.bb 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.00 to S.0O 2.00 to 4.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 S.50 to $5.00 2.50 to 4.50 5.00 to 7.0S 4.00 to 6.00 2.50 to 7.00 7.00 to 10.00 2.50 to 4.00 2.50 to 6.00 4.00 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 7.00 2.50 to 5.00 4.00 to 5.00 5.00 to 10.00 3.50 to 7.00 3.00 to 3.50 4.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.50 2.50 to 4.00 1.50 to 5.00 2.00 to "3. 50 2.00 to 3.50 3.00 to 4.00 3.6b' to ' 4.66 2.00 to 3.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.50 to 4.00 2.50 to 4.50 2.50 to 4.00 3.50 to 4.00 3.50 to 7.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 $2.00 2.00 2.0O 2.00 2.00 •No rooms without bath. *9'5> The American Floris't. 63 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Lra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Gardener, 15 years' ex- perience, desires position on private place. Reference is the best. Address Key 502, care American Florist. Situation Wanted—Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. Missouri preferred. Address Key 529, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By all-'round florist, de- signer; German, single, 25; 10 years' experience; good references; state wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton PI., Chicago. Situation Wanted-By first class florist and •gardener: over 20 years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State ■full particulars. Address Key 539. aare American Florist. Situation Wanted— By honest man; under stands general greenhouse and landscape work; quick and careful potter. Address Stephen Dokupil, care T. Herzik, Box 145. Glencoe, 111. Situation Wanted— By German florist; single: ■section or working foreman; good grower of cut flowers and plants; a first-class propagator; strictly sober. Address Key 540, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Specialist in roses carna- tions, 'mums, pot plants and general greenhouse stock; also first-class designer; can manage help; married; 22 years' experience. Geo. Collins, 27 Forest Ave., Lake Forest, 111. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse •experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By young man, first class designer, decorator and storeman of ability. 12 years' experience. A-l reference. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — On private place, by gardener and florist, with 14 years' experience in greenhouse work, flower garden, shrubs and vegetables. Single, age 29. Address Key 509, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that needs a man experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and decorator. References. State full particulars. Address Key 508, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help; over 30 years «xperienc«; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist. 61 W. Ontario st., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By young man with college and practical training in horticulture. Insect and disease control a specialty. Have excellent habits, good common sense, initiative, ability and ambitious. Want position with good future; willing to work and learn. Leon Leonian, State University, Lexington, Ky. Situation Wanted— By Aug. 1st in up-to-date florist place only; as a grower in general line first class stock; practical life experience in roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc.: also general line of potted plants and bedding stock. Capable of taking charge or section man. Middle aged, single man; German, honest and sober. Please state all particulars in first letter when writing. Key 536, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As foreman or in section by high class, intelligent propagator and grower o' all kinds of stock. Can handle help and do de~ signing, decorating, repairing and thoroughly familiar with all heating systems. Can come at once; well recommended by up-to-date concerns. American, age 34, single, total abstainer; wages only $14.00 per week and transportation expenses. For further particulars address R. Klag, 101 Stebbins Av„ Webster Groves. Mo. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key533 t care American Florist.' Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D. Help Wanted— Competent man to manage or lease commercial establishment in Chicago sub- urb, with ground area of 210x185 feet and 13,000 feet of glass. The only place in town. For fur- ther particulars address Key 523, care American Florist. For Sale or Lease— Eight greenhouses, five acres of land; an old established retail business; an excellent proposition for young hustlers. John N. Bommersbach, Decatur, 111. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine trucking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good road*. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Fine paying retail business in the heart of La Crosse, Wis.; established over 20 years, same location; residence and greenhouse in connection if desired. Reason for selling, owner wishes to retire. Chance of lifetime for right party. For further particulars address Key 537, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A competent, reliable man to take charge of a country suburban place of about 130 acres; must have thorough knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and shrubbery; good recommendation re- quired. M. C. HEATH, COLUMBIA, S. C. . FOR SALE. Greenhouses to be removed before Sept. 1st, 1915. Six houses 24x268 feet will be sold to highest bidder. Located at Kimball and Fosteraves. , Chicago, 111. THEODORE KRON, Owner, 341 1 Foster Ave., Chicago, 111. For Sale— Small, completely equipped and well stocked nursery in Middle West, short distance from Twin Cities. $10,000 cash will handle. Ad- dress for further particulars Key 540, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Best paying greenhouse in Kansas, 14,000 sq. ft.; should be doubled in size. Great chance for an up-to-date florist. Place in best of condition. Two residences. Write for full description, list of stock and photo. Owner has made a fortune at the business, acquiring lots of other property and wishes to retire. Topeka has to ship in $10,000 worth cut flowers and plants annually. J. M. KESSLEF Florist, Topeka, Kansas. HTHE Annual Meeting of the Florists' Hail Association will be held at the Civic Center Auditorium, Hayes and Larkin Sts , San Francisco, California, at 9 a. m., Thursday, August the 19th, 1915. John G. Esler, Sec'y- NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING CHICAGO, July 17, 1915. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, August 18, 1915, at 3 o'clock p. in., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. OFFICIAL So A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%x5)4 inchei. FOB CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on futnmed paper; your card, etc., in lack and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request! Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L,. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago 64 The American Florist. July ji, St. Louis. POOR QUALITY STOCK CROWDS MARKET. The market during the past week was at a standstill. There are not as many gladioli as last week, but asters are here and there is an over-supply of some flower or another daily. Roses open up quickly and short stemmed stock is a glut. Most of the carna- tions coming in are poor and do not sell even at bargain prices. Tube- roses are also poor and sell slowly. Dahlias are not selling well, no fancy stock being seen. ANNUAL OUTING. The twenty-second outing of the St. Louis Florists' Club took place at Ra- mona park, July 22. Over 500 were present and pronounced the picnic the best in the history of the club. After the arrival of the reception and game committees, Pelletier's band started the ball rolling, while Geo. H. Anger- mueller distributed fans and slap sticks and members of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. presented toy bal- loons. The games were very exciting and the prizes liberal. The ball game was last on the programme, the grow- ers marching off the grounds with the retailers' "scalps" with a score of 22 to 20. H. G. Berning and Al. Gumz umpired the game. Among the many with smiling faces, who were having a thoroughly good time were Bob Newcomb, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, in his palm beach suit, much admired by the ladies; W. A. Rowe, Frank A. Windier, W. H. Ossick, H. G. Berning and wife, Geo. H. Angermueller, Wm. C. Smith, F. C. Weber and his little son, and F. H. Weber and family. The field events and awards were as follows : Seventy-five yard dash — O. Ruff, first; J. A. McAllister, second. Flag race — M. Dahm, first; H. Bor- kern, second. Backward walk — G. Hartmann, first; W. Ogle, second. Necktie contest — Miss Erlinger, first; Jesse Tauders, second. Ball scramble — John and Gus Cerny, first and second. Calico contest — Miss Rickey, first; Mrs. Edwards, second. Guinea catch — Williams Brothers, first and second. Fifty yard dash — E. Clobes, first; W. Weinberger, second. Time walk — Mrs. Pilcher, first; Mrs. Lohrenze, second. Ball throwing — Miss Nieshemmer, first; Miss Woods, second. Needle threading contest — Mrs. Pring, first; Mrs. Rowen, second. Fifty yard dash — Joe Hauser, first; J. J. Beneke, second. Clock contest — Fred Strohmeyer, first; Mrs. O. C.^May, second. Seed guessing contest — W. J. Pilcher, first; Jean Andrews, second. Ladies' tug-of-war — Married ladies won. Men's tug-of-war — Growers' team won. NOTES. Five acres of ground on the south side of Olive street road was purchased last week by C. Young & Sons Co., who plan to build greenhouses of the latest type at a cost of $20,000, Charles C. Young, son of James Young, will have the management of the range. The five acres were bought for $5,000. This firm had been located at the southwest corner of Waterman and Bell avenues, for 30 years, but apart- ment houses and rapid increase of land values made the location too valuable for greenhouse purposes. Preparations for the building of their new green- houses will commence at once. The Diener " Floral Co. made up a very handsome design of the new Free bridge, Mrs. Diener being the de- signer. CYCLAMEN * * * per Giant English Grown Bach, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 1000 seeds. Rosy Morn, Grandlf lora Alba, Excelsior, Princess May, Mauve Queen, Duke of Fife, Princess of Wales. Giant German Grown Bach, 65c per 100; $5.00 per 1000 seeds. per * * * * * seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.85; * 1000 seeds, $10.00. * * Pure White, Dark Crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal, Dark Rose, White with Carmine Eye. Glory of Wandsbek. Attractive salmon. Price — 100 PRIMULA Vaughan's International Mixture. ) As much liked as our T 1-16 oz., $4.00; 350 seeds, 50c. J Pansy seed of this name. MIGNONETTE. New York Market Oz., $7.00; y 8 oz., $1.00; Trade pkt., 50c Grown for us for years by a mignonette specialist. Giant Machet Oz., 75c; V A oz., 40c; Trade pkt., 10c CHICAGO NEW YORK VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 4 > 4>4>4 > 4"I al ! > 4 i 4 i 4 >i ! |i I"! < ^4 > 4 i 4 , 4 | 4 | 4i4>4 | 4 | 4^444^4 | 4 > 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 i 4 | 4 | 4 || i>4 | 4 | 4 | 4 > 4'4'4'4>4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 > 4'4> LUXURIOUSLY EQUIPPED FLORISTS SPECIAL to the Annual Convention San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 17-19, 1915 Lv. Chicago (Chicago & North Western Terminal) 10:00 p. m., Aug. 12 Ar. San Francisco . . . 9:00 p.m., Aug. 16 Via Chicago & North Western Ry., Union Pacific R. R., Denver & Rio Grande R. R. and Southern Pacific Co. Itinerary includes sight-seeing trips at Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City en route, passing through the grandest mountain scenery and attractive portions of the trip during daylight hours. Low Round Trip Fare, $62.50 from Chicago Wide Choice of Attractive Routes Returning Long Time Limit with Liberal Stop-Overs Make your sleeping car reservations early. For full information address H. A. GROSS, General Agent Chicago & North Western Ry. 148 S. Clark Street, Chicago NW3868 A meeting- of ■ the retail association was held July 19. but no agreement reached as to Sunday closing'. Poster, the Florist, had special sales of gladioli and roses during the past week. The attraction at Shaw's Garden this week was the new varieties of cannas. Grimm & Gorly's store is freshly painted and redecorated throughout. Al. Gumz and wife are home and Al will be at the store this week. W. F. Urbana, O. — R. H. Murphy's Sons are erecting- six houses, each 20x100, and one house 13x200, on Oakland street. San Diego, Calif. — The annual meet- ing of the San Diego Floral Associa- tion was held at the exposition grounds June 15. The board of di- rectors for the ensuing year was elect- ed as follows : Misses Kate O. Ses- sions, Rainford, Alice Lee, Mrs. Thos. Kneale, Messrs. A. D. Robinson, L. A. Blochman and G. T. Keene. *9'5> The American Florist. 65 The American Florist WILL GO TO PRESS AUGUST 11 Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Sup= plies needed for fall work and business will be placed during the next 60 days, and Growers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a large share of this business by liberal advertising in our 31st Annual Convention Number No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.00; Page of 30 inches, $30.00, with the usual discounts on a series of insertions. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO For 31 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 66 The Amer ican Fl orist. July 3 Z > POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., SIMMER R0SES-ASTERS-BEAITIE3 We Have The Best and Largest Supply CURRENT PRICE LIST. CATTLEYAS--GIGAS PerDoz. .$6.00 ASTERS Per 100 $2.00 to $4.00 DENDROBIUMS PerDoz.. .$6.00 EASTER LILIES Extra quality flowers. Long stems. PerDoz $1.60 LILY OF THE VALLEY Fancy, per 100 $4.00 2nd 3.00 3rd 2.00 CARNATIONS Fancy, per 100 $3.00 Medium, " 2.00 Sec onds, " 1.00 FERNS, NEW CROP Per 1000 $1.50 3000 to 6000 at 1.25 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Ivong 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 5.00 Short 2.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 FLOWERS FOR TRIMMING Assorted lots $1.00 and up MISCELLANEOUS P6rl0 o Sweet Peas $ .60 to $1.00 Daisies, Shasta 1.00 to 2.00 " Field, extra fine .50 Gladioli 4.00 Coreopsis — Gaillardias 75 to 1.00 Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus 2 00 to 3.00 Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, per 1000 $1.25 .15 Mexican Ivy, per 1000 6.00 .76 American Beauties Per Do; Specials, 48-60 in $3.0 36 in 8.6' 30 in 2.0 24 in., young stock 1.61 20 in., " " per 100, $10.00 18 in., " ' 8.00 Shorter, " " " " 3.00 $4.00, $6.00. Mrs. Chas. Russell 36-48 in., per 100 $15.0 24-30 in., " ... 12.0' 18-20 in., " $8.00 to 10.(1 Shorter, " $8.00, $4.00, $6.0 Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long....$8.00to$10.0 !>Med. ... 4.00 to 6.0U Short... 3.01 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stock. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Our Special 40 per cent Discount on orders for wire designs amounting to $10.00 or over will hold good until Wednesday August 4, 1915, so order your supply as quickly as possible and not later than that date Use it on your Chrysanthemum plants for there is nothing better and then besides it is gooc as a fertilizer for it contains fully 9 per cent of potash. CAN DELIVER: 12 Bales of Moss, - Magnolia Leaves, per box, - - - - Cycas Leaves, assorted sizes, 12 to 44 in,, per 100, Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, (No. 8—4 ft.) Special, per 1000, New Catalog Now. Ready S^StS&S d0 ' $10.00 1.25 7.001 $9.73 *9'5> The American Florist. 67 Y BROS. CO ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants Western headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery, GRAFTED, 2H-inch. Per 1000 llarnev Brilliant SIOO.CO sdley 100.00 ilgarie 100.00 cile Brunner 100,00 rs. Chas. Russell 130.00 GRAFTED, 3H-inch. Per 1000 Hadley $140.00 Bulgarie 140.00 Cecile Brunner 140.00 Ophelia 170.00 OWN ROOT, 2H-inch. Per 1000 Bulgarie $55.00 Hadlev 55 00 Milady 55.C0 OWN ROOT, 314-inch. Per 1000 Hadley...... $90.00 Milady 90.00 Cecile Brunner 90.00 Bulgarie 90.00 d' Arenberg 90.00 OWN ROOT, 4K-inch. Per 1000 Bulgarie ". $120.00 Field Grown Carnations, as long as they last, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per lOOO. QUALITY PLANTS 100 gonia. Chatelaine, 2!4 in 3.50 3 in 8.00 4 in 15.00 ladiums, Fancy Leaved (Summer delivery! 5 and 6 in. pots. 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $1 .50 each. Imalas, Grandiflora and Gigantea strain, only the choicest varieties (Summerdelivery), 2H in $3.00 3in 5°0 100 2 50 6.C0 1000 $23.00 50.00 Smilax, strong new stock, 2'4 in.. 3 in Wandering Jew, Zebrina and White variegated for hanging baskets. 2Hin 2.50 Hanging Baskets planted with: Sprengeri, Boston and Vincai. Foliage and blooming plants in sizes from $1.00 up to $3.50each. These baskets are made up ahead of time and are established ready for use. Crotons, 4 in. at 35c each. 5 in. at 50c to 75c each. Pandanus Veitchl, highly colored, 4 in., 50c: 5-in., 75c; 7-in.,$1.50: 8-in.. $2.00; 10-in., $4.00 each. Araucarlas, Robusta Com pacta, large plants, $2.50 each. Crotons, well colored in all varieties, extra fine, .50 to 75c each. Per 100 Per 1000 Asparagus Plumosus, 2H in $3.50 $30.00 3in 7.00 65.00 4in 12.00 115.00 Sprengeri and Boston Hanging Baskets for July $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 each. /hile hey ast. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Headquarters for the best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums; 2H-inch, for commercial growers only. List includes only such varieties as are grown in large quantities. Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. The Two Best Varieties Ever Offered. Per 100 Per 1000 is Marrella French, late white. . ..$8 00 $70 00 ta Pauline Anderson, late yellow.. 4 00 35 00 loth these varieties scored 94 points by judges the. Chrysanthemum Society of America, at icaao, and both scored 95 points by the judges the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at aneapolis. 2Vi-inch per WHITE— 100 1000 October Frost $3 00 $22 00 W.H.Chadwick 3 00 22 00 TimothyEaton 3 00 22 00 Oconto 3 00 22 00 AliceSalomon. 3 00 22 00 Virginia Poehlmann BRONZE— O. H. Kahn 3 00 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 3 00 22 00 PINK- McNiece Enguehard Maud Dean R. E. Loeben Patty Wells' Late Pink. Chieftain While They Last. 254-inch per 100 1000 $3 00 $22 00 3 00 22 00 300 3 00 390 3 00 300 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 22 00 YELLOW- Golden Glow.... Yellow Salomon. 2V$-inch per 100 1000 $3 00 $22 00 3 00 22 00 POMPONS, 2K 2 -in. stock, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000, Best standard varieties only. O" SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. PALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever PALMS offered. Both single and made-up. neb pots. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 5 to (.leaves, 18 in. high $4.50 per dozen. nch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high nch pots, 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high nohpots, 6 to 7 leaves, 32 to 34 in. high nch pots. 6 to 7 leaves. 36 in. high nch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 in. high nch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 48 in. high nch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 58 to 64 in, high Specimens. $15.00 to $50.00. Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants . pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high . pots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants ich pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $4.50 per dozen, ch pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.S0 Each 1.50 2.00 2.25 3.50 5.00 6.00 $1.50 3.50 $0.40 1.00 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in. high 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 46 to 48 in. high 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to 5H ft. high, heavy 8.00 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6to bVi ft. high 10.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 26 in. high $1,25 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high 2.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 8 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 50 in. high 5.00 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5V 2 ft. high 10.00 l2Mnch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs. 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. Phoenix Roebelenii Each 4 inch pots, nicely characterized $0.50 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot ". 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plarjts in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green. 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots. 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangeana 5 inch pots 75 6 inch pots $1.00 to 1.25 Dracaena Godseffiana 2 inch pots '$1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100 68 The American Florist. J u b 31, FINE SUPPLY RUSSELL ROSES. We make a specialty of growing roses best adapted to hot weather and recommend the Russell, Rhea Reid, Ophelia, Sunburst and American Beauties from our new crop. Fancy Lilies, $ 1 .00 per doz ; or, if ordered in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $6.00 per 100 CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials, extra long stems $2.50 Extra long stems, seconds 1.00 30in. stems 2.00 18-24 in. stems. New Beauties $1.00 to 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100. $3.00 to $6 00 RUSSell Per doz. Extra long $1.50 Good medium $0.7ato 1.00 Short. .50 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Extra long $6.00 to $8.00 M edium > 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 100 Long ■ $6.00 Medium $4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 25c Choice EASTER LILIES 75cperdoz. 5.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY 3.00 to 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 ADIANTUM 1.00 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20 00 per 1000 We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. No mail except special delivery letters is delivered during July and August by the Chicago P. O. between Saturday noon and Monday mo ning . BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. BK1SK DEMAND FOR STOCK. There has been a brisk demand for stock all week which was due prin- cipally to the terrible disaster that oc- curred July 24 when the large lake excursion steamer Eastland capsized in the river and over 1,000 lives were lost. The market took a turn for the better as soon the news reached the wholesale houses which was about 7 :40 a. m., Saturday morning, but the real demand did not set in until the fol- lowing Sunday and Monday and is still keeping up with the market pretty well cleaned up at this writing, Wednesday. July 28. Stocks of all kinds with the exception of long- stemmed American Beauty roses cleaned up well especially gladioli, roses, carnations, asters, peonies and other miscellaneous flowers. While roses sold well the demand was prin- cipally for short stemmed stock and when" this kind was not available the longer stemmed grades moved at good prices. Gladioli were in brisk demand and cleaned up for the first time this week at anywhere near reasonable prices since the season opened. Asters and carnations sold quickly and stock of all kinds that had accumulated for days was sold and a large supply of stock was received from wholesale houses and growers in other cities who were quick to grasp the situation when they heard of the catastrophe and realized that there would be many funerals and probably not enough stock available in this city to fill the orders. Bodies are still being- recov- ered from the wreck and it is estimated that the total dead will probably reach 1.500 and .that it will be several days yet before all of them will be found. A shortage of ferns occurred this week and there were very few obtainable July 27 on account of a washout on the railroad in the state of Wisconsin where most of the stock is coming from just now. Peonies were hauled from the cold storage rooms by the wagon loads all morning long nearly every day this week, and judging- from the large quantities used the storage supply must be practically over. With the market cleaned up as it is now the trade should experience good busi- ness for the next two weeks at least. Everyone of the dealers have had a good week on account of the large amount of funeral work and the total sales for the last week in July will be considerably larger than the same week last year in all instances as far as the wholesale houses are concerned. NOTES. The capsizing of the excursion steamer Eastland as it was moored to the wharf in the river July 24 when over 1,000 people were drowned, caused a great deal of excitement in the mar- ket and many of the employes and em- ployers made a trip to the scene to watch the work of removing the bodies of dead. Joe Erringer of the Zech & Mann store force and his friend. Miss Litman, were on the boat at the time of the accident, but were on the third deck and were rescued and did not even have their clothes wet. Joe res- cued at least Ave people and says that the boat capsized at exactly 7 :30 a. m. Frank Schleiden. of the Chas. W. McKellar store force, was also on the boat but managed to get off in time. Miss Eleanor Halm, with A. Lange, and a party of three friends were on the boat; she was the only one of this party rescued and was pulled out of the river with a rope. George Baum. of the A. L. Randall Co., had a narrow escape also and Mr. Schaeffer. of the E. F. Winterson Co.. reports that his wife's niece was among the dead. Several other people in the trade were also on the boat and it is rumored that several of their friends are still among the miss- ing. Wm. F. Schofleld, the North State street florist, donated the use of both his delivery wagon and automobile to help remove the bodies from the river to the undertaking establishments. The loss of lives in the Eastland disaster is much greater than the Iroquois fire and sets a new record for this city which everyone sincerely hopes will not occur again. Peter Reinberg, president of the County board, Wietor Bros., George Reinberg, J. A. Budlong and Poehl- I mann Bros. Co. offered floral decora- tions for public funerals in Cicero, July 28, when automobiles called for the flowers in the morning and took them to the offices of the Western Electric Company, where they were dis- tributed under the direction of the committee on arrangements. The west side florists received most of the funeral orders which called mostly for pillows, wreaths and sprays ranging in price from $3.00 to $5.00 each. Joe Einweck. of the Bassett & Wash- burn store force, has returned from a delightful trip to San Francisco. Calif., where he took in the sights at the Panama-Pacific exposition. He also visited O. P. Bassett and E. B. Wash- burn and families at Pasadena and had the pleasure of meeting C. L. Washburn and wife who are visiting them now. Wm. .Vianki and wife, with Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn., are visiting friends here this week. They made the trip from Duluth to the city by boat, arriving in time to witness the terrible Eastland tragedy, July 24, when over 1,000 people were drowned as the ill fated excursion boat turned over. Vaug-han's Seed Store is pushing- a moss campaign, moving carload lots every week. *9'5> The American Florist. 69 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO NICE CROPS OF ROSES- RISSELL-OPHEUA--RICHMOND Also choice American Beauty, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Maryland and Milady. Good crop of Red, White and Pink Carnations. Buy Direct From The Grower. tf* ■ ■■«■•** 11 4 Dv*irA ¥ Ifif Snbject to Change Without Notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-inch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 50 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 15 to 20-inch stems r. 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond Killarney White Killarney . My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 5 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Select Medium Short ROSES, our selection Asters Carnations Harris!! Gladioli Valley Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 Per doz. $1 50 1 00 75 50 Per 100 $3.00 ! 2 00 to $ 3 00 1.00 to 3.00 10 00 to 4 00 to 3 00 to 12 60 6 00 4 00 1 00 25 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass Wietor Bros, are cutting from a nice crop of "White Killarney roses which are cleaning up like hot cakes this week owing to the large amount of funeral work that the retail florists are having. N. J. Wietor says that his firm has almost finished housing its carnations and that the field grown plants are looking unusually fine not- withstanding the heavy rains that have been experienced this season. Prank Stuppy, with the Stuppy Floral Co., of St. Joseph, Mo., stopped off here for a few hours July 26 on his way home having just returned from a delightful fishing trip in northern Wisconsin. Ernest Mueller, of St. Jos- eph and Chris. Reissacker were with him and brought back a nice supply of Oswego bass which were on exhibition at the Erne & Klingel store. Tony Einweck of the Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store force is back on the job after being confined to his home with blood poisoning for a month which resulted from a scratch of a rose thorn while handling stock at the city salesroom. B. Zima, 3053 West Twenty-second street, used to be a member of the or- chestra that furnished the music for the dancing on the excursion steamer Eastland, but resigned last season when he opened a retail store. H. E Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can., is spending a few days here this week but will leave shortly to attend the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, to be held at London, Ont., August 3-5. Anton Sykora, who has been em- ployed at the Bohemian National ceme- tery for over 25 years, has bought a range of greenhouses in West Batavia and will grow stock for the local mar- ket. The Kalish Bros. Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo., have such an attractive letterhead that it is causing much fa- ,** CY J°x* WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 IBaal Randolph Street, . WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 60 East Randolph Street, , FERNS BEST AND CHEAPEST ANY QUANTITY LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS IN CHICAGO vorable comment in the local market. The idea is evidently original and is finished in embossed green. Sinner Bros, are busy benching their carnations now and are almost through with the work. They are cutting a nice supply of Killarney and White Killarney roses. John Farmer, with Stollery Bros., and .wife, leave for the upper penin- sula of Michigan next week, where they will spend their vacation. Kyle & Foerster's store is gradually being fixed up to a queen's taste, espe- cially the large ice-boxes which are painted a beautiful green. Chas. Richter, who helps out ac- casionally at "Wietor Bros', store is confined to the St. Elizabeth hospital with pneumonia. Robert Northam is back from his vacation and is again attending to his duties as manager at the George Reinberg store. Art Rice, with Rice Bros., Minne- apolis, Minn., was a visitor this week returning from Kalamazoo, Mich., his boyhood home. CUT FLOWERS Every hing Seasonable R0SES-CARNATI0NS-6LADI0U-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, ^S 16 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. Tim Matchen and wife made a trip in their auto to Milwaukee, Wis., July 23, returning here the same evening. A. E. Hunt, of Evanston, witnessed the Eastland disaster, July 24, which occurred just as he was going to work. John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling Co., and family have returned from a pleasant visit at McHenry. F. Krafelenski, 4601 South Ashland avenue, and Miss Eugenia Dembrowski were married July 21. Vaughan's Seed Store has cable ad- vices that most of its French bulbs are now afloat. John Furrow, with Furrow & Co:, Guthrie, Okla., was a visitor this week. 70 The American Florist. My 31, W1ETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS The Percy Jones relay team copped the honors at the Florists' Club picnic last Sunday, July 25, and a large num- ber of other prizes besides. The relay team consisted of Fritz Simons, J. Jon- ovz, B. Sweitzer, Morris Grossberg and Luke Schrer, who ran in the order named and it is needless to add Man- ager "Van Gelder is well pleased with the showing the speed boys made. Luke Schrer is enjoying his vacation and is visiting friends at Toledo, O., and Mc- Henry. Peter Reinberg is cutting a good sup- ply of Ophelia and Mrs. Chas. Russell roses which are grown quite extensively at the Reinberg greenhouses this sea- son. Emil Reichling, superintendent of the greenhouses, will have Arthur Weber for company on his trip to San Francisco, Calif., in August. ' Wm. Johnson, with A. L. Vaughan & Co., is enjoying his vacation and is greatly missed at the store this week. Mr. Vaughan and family are having a delightful time with their new auto- mobile and spend most of their spare time motoring through the surround- ing country. Mrs. A. Kindler, of the Raedlein Basket Co., has bought a summer cot- tage at Long Lake, where she and her son Curtis will spend Sunday during the summer months. Her daughter. Mrs. Edna Graser, is also spending the summer there. George C. Wagner, 3116 Indiana ave- nue, and wife, will leave July 31 for San Francisco, Calif., where they will take in the sights at the Panama-Pa- cific exposition and attend the S. A. F. convention, August 17-19. J. A. Budlong had a very busy week ■and was fortunate to have a large supply of stock to fill orders with. Double White Killarney is the princi- ipal offering at this store and is always in brisk demand. J. C. Vaughan brought gladiolus cut blooms from his Hazel Crest farm to the Northwestern depot for the Lake Forest Garden club exhibition, Wed- nesday, July 27, making the auto run in 66 minutes. Ed. Winterson, who has been threat- ened with blood poisoning of the leg, is progressing favorably, but his pro- posed visit to the Pacific coast is now unlikely on account of his mother's feeble health. Otto W. Frese says that trade was unusually brisk at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store this week on account of the Eastland disaster- and that stock cleaned up completely in practically all lines. Miss Marie Thielmann and her cou- sin, Emily Deffner, are making a sum- mer vacation trip to Washington, Bal- timore, New York and Niagara Falls, leaving July 27. James Psenicka is busy planting car- nations at his greenhouses in Wilmette and is well along with the work, al- though he did not start as early as last year. The North Side Ladies' Garden Club were guests of Vaughan's Greenhouses and Nurseries, Friday July 23. Joseph Ziska, Jr., and J. Kolar, Jr., autoed to Starved Rock this week and SUMMER ROSES Large supply of choice stock in all the leading varieties including Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. % EVERYTHING ELSE IN CUT FLOWERS AND GREENS Play Safe— Order Here. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants L. D. Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago **4 * 176 North Michigaa Ave., * report having had a most delightful time. Phillip L. McKee, of the John C. Moninger Co., with wife and daughter, is in Michigan on a brief vacation. W. Sullivan, of the Woodlawn Floral Shop, has been confined to his home for several days with a sore throat. The John Kruchten Co. is showing a good supply of magnificent Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia roses. A. F. Keenan, East Sixty-third street, is well pleased with his new Overland delivery car. The Chicago Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel Bismarck next Thursday, August 5, at 8 p. m. Miss Grages, of the Zech & Mann of- fice force, is spending her vacation at Beachey. D. S. Musser, with Miller & Musser, has returned from an Indiana business trip. Visitors : J. L. Denmead, Marshall- town, la., J. Bergstrom, Wadsworth, Wis., T. J. Elspermann, Evansville, Ind.; A. C. Fox, Cleveland, O. Montreal. STOCK IN GOOD DEMAND. Trade last week was quiet, but Sat- urday made up for it and everything was cleared out. Excursionists used large quantities of flowers, and there also was an extra demand for funeral designs. There was quite a demand for pot plants. Palms are already scarce, but ferns will soon be plenti- ful as growers are already potting benched stock. Some very nice hy- drangeas are offered on the markets. Sweet peas are plentiful and find a ready sale, but the quality is only me- dium. Asters are appearing, but the early varieties will be a failure as, 75 per cent are gone with stem rot; the rest are affected with it and will pro- duce no first class flowers. The late varieties are looking fine but are not past the danger of the same trouble. Outdoor roses have been splendid, also ramblers. A big demand has been noted for them, many being used for display owing to their showiness. Fruit trees are bearing sparsely this year, the frosts of May having caused more damage than was expected at first. Vegetables are splendid. The weather has been favorable for these crops — abundance of rain with reason- ably cool nights and warm days. NOTES. The Montreal Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Club annual picnic was held at Chambly Canton, July 21. The at- tendance was about the usual number. The games were keenly contested. The principal winners were — Ladies Sec- tion : Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Luck, Miss Horobin. Members' Events : E. Hay- ward, J. Murray, J. Luck, J. Tully, Tug of war was won by the team, captained by A. C. Wilshire. Geo. Pascoe won first honors in the fishing contest, mak- ing the first and the biggest catch. Montreal florists are preparing for a trip to London, Ont., August 3-5. As far as known, about a dozen intend to go. A special car is chartered for the trip, and all intending to join should apply to the Secretary, Julius Luck, who has arrangements in hand. The delegation will leave Montreal, August 2 at 11 p. m., via Grand Trunk Ry. Entries will close Monday, August 2, 1 p. m. S. S. Bain shows a valuable line in jardinieres of artistic workmanship. Business with him is just slightly less than last year. D. Bain is on a three weeks vacation. J. L. San Francisco, Calif.— Chas. H. Baker has disposed of his store at 1074 Valencia street and retired from busi- ness. Wilkesbaeke, Pa. — Ira G. Marvin, in bankruptcy, has applied for release and a hearing in the matter will be held at Scranton, August 23 at 10 a. m. London, Ont. — The programme for the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association to be held in this city August 3-5 is ready for dis- tribution. Inquiries should be ad- dressed to the secretary, Louis Luck, 1018 Queen Mary road, Montreal. 19*5- The American Florist. 71 * * are steadily realizing that there is only one white rose on the market in summer that gives satisfaction and that particular variety is Budlong's Double White Killarney which has several strong features, viz: Full flower, heavy foliage, better keeper and shipper and last but not least, it is whiter than the common strain of White Killarney. HY-GRADE BLUE RIBBON VALLEY HARRISII--GLADIOLI--ASTERS--SMILAX Besides anything and everything that the market affords in Cut Flowers and Greens. You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to*^! f Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. a BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, '£&£&> -—«■ (jyj FLOWERS a specialty GROWER OF Prices As Low As Others. ■j. We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. St. Louis Park Men Visit Chicago. Seventeen members of the St. Louis Park Department Association visited Chicago this week, arriving Sunday- morning, July 25, for the purpose of in- specting the various parks, play- grounds, boulevards, etc., returning home the following Wednesday even- ing. The party visited Lincoln Park first and then Garfield Park where Su- perintendent Theo. Koch escorted them about. J. R. Richards, superintendent of play grounds of the south park sys- tem, also devoted considerable of his time in showing the party about the city and furnished an automobile for the ladies who were in the party. After visiting all the parks and playgrounds a visit was made to Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses at Morton Grove, where Tony Gabel acted as guide and Plants A, B, and C were inspected. "Wednesday was a day set aside for the members to do as they liked and the majority of them spent the day touring the business district of the city and in- specting the excursion steamer East- land, which capsized in the river July 24 when over 1,000 lives were lost. Ernest Strehle, general superintendent of the St. Louis parks and wife, headed the delegation and others in the party included Louis Kittlaus, director of Fairground playgrounds, and wife; John Moritz and wife, overseer of greenhouses, Simon Zeitler and wife, su- perintendent of Carondelet park; Hugo Schaff, superintendent of public school grounds; Peter Magda, superintendent of Soulard Place; Henry Ramke, su- perintendent of Flora boulevard; Mar- tin Kumaus, superintendent of Forest Park boulevard; John Kostner, superin- tendent of Buder Memorial playgrounds; Win. King, superintendent of Yeatman square; John Johnson, superintendent of Gravois park; Tom Smith, superin- tendent of Carr square; Henry Stocke, superintendent of Folten park; George Robertson, captain of park guards; Chas. Mueheldorfer, George Dubiztke, both head gardeners at the parks and John Sullivan, head gardener at the city sanitarium. The party made the trip in a special car over the Chicago & Alton railroad and stopped at the . Hotel Bismarck while they wure in A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY the city. Ernest Strehle who acted as spokesman for the party and Louis Kittlaus, president of the association, spoke in glowing terms of the treat- ment they received while they were in the city and say that they hope the local park men will attend the con- vention of the American Society of Park Superintendents at St. Louis in 1916, providing that city is successful in inducing the members to select that city as the next meeting place. The St. Louis Park Department Associa- tion has about 300 members and the officers are : Louis Kittlaus, presi- dent; Joe Piesch, vice-president; Her- man Hass, secretary; Hugo M. Schaff, corresponding secretary, John Moritz, treasurer and Richard Hirschberg, ser- geant-at-arms. Milwaukee Florists' Club Picnic. The Milwaukee Florists' Club will hold its annual basket picnic next Sun- day, August 1, at Keipper's Park, when all members, employes and friends are cordially invited to at- tend. There will be something doing every minute of the day with games and valuable prizes for the ladies, gen- tlemen and children. To reach the picnic grounds take a Milwaukee Northern car at Fifth and Wells street. Remember the day, next Sun- day, August 1. The committe guaran- tees everyone a good time and ex- pects to find everyone connected with the club present. Lebanon, Pa. — In addition to other improvements, J. F. Vavrous & Sons will erect two new houses. Kalamazoo, Mich.— Garry DeGraff, West Main street florist, is reported to have filed a petition in bankruptcy, with liabilities in excess of $1,000. It is expected that a settlement will be made and business resumed. 72 The American Florist, July 3', 3 QBSE BHSH'SH BiHOBBBBIEBe BiB E H0aa H'B BeB'BBB'B BBS H BIB B B B B 383 SiB'BSBE'BSB g «ll»llHll«|g||g|lltll«llHl|g||g||g||g|lg|g||g|l»ll> The American Florist. 75 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, IIS. HOLTON A MJNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Fl owers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.50 $0.86 No. 66 75 1.26 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS iotVLWhVnes. ST. LOUIS, MO. luilln aid ETtrytlim ut Seasoi always 11 Mt Ft. Wayne. ' WARM WEATHER AND LISTLESS MARKET. Business has been very quiet the past week with only an occasional funeral to break the dull, summer mo- notony. In fact the demand cannot begin to carry off the immense quan- tity of stock that is arriving- on the market. The weather the past week has been slightly cooler than the week previous, there have been several elec- trical storms that did not help the quality of out-door flowers, and green- house-grown stock is only fair. Gladi- oli are abundant and of very fine qual- ity, America standing foremost, and with numerous other varieties, bring forth much praise from the flower-buy- ing public. Owing to the extreme heat, many florists are advocating early closing on week days. NOTES. The New Haven Floral Co., of New Haven, Ind., have finished the plant- ing of their rose and chrysanthemum plants in the houses. Their carnation plants in the field are looking well. Bradley's Flower Shop front has been recently decorated with many boxwood trees, and long boxes of Bos- ton ferns and Sprengeri. Miss Catherine Vesey is spending several months in Mobile, Ala., visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Cecil Max. Miss Georgia Alice Flick has re- turned from a sojourn at Sylvan Lake, Rome City, Indiana. H. K. Cohoes, N. Y. Ansel D. Carpenter and wife have just returned from a three weeks' trip to San Francisco and the exposition. In the meantime the range and store has been managed by his son. At the range on Columbia street we found many good features, there being a note- worthy stock of carnations. Their city store is large and well stocked, a GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245 448 M 11 waukee P.O.Box ZO0 st., Milwaukee's Fancy Lily of the Valley and Orchids Roses and Carnations* Fancy Ferns, special picked C. A. KUEHN, Supplies and Wire Designs. Wholesale Flori.t. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VtoMelwerMarKets Philadelphia, July 28. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00025 00 first 8 00010 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00010 00 " Liberty 5 00015 03 " Mock 6 00015 00 " Hadley 8 00012 0J " Bulgaria 4 00010 CO " Sunburst 4 00012 00 Carnations 3 00® 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00040 00 Lllium Harrisii 8 00@l0 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 5 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Snapdragons 3 00@ 5 00 Peonies 3 00© 6 00 Gladioli 3 00© 8 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, July 28. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15(0 extra 8 00 No.l 300 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 000 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 6 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Sweet Peas 50 Gladioli 2 CO® 3 00 Coreopsis 50 Delphinium 3 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35040 Candytuft per bunch, 25 Snapdragon 2 00 Asters 1 50 feature being garden furniture and other supplies. Duncan Cameron, formerly a grower at this range, has resigned and may go into business for himself. A. F. F. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shipper! in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply ytmr wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. 0. BERNINQ Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, f 1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, July 28. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 000 3 00 " Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00015 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00®10 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilies 8 00010 00 Auratum per doz,. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c®50c SweetPeas 25® 50 Valley 2 00© 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Ottawa, Out. — The trade reports business quiet; in fact, not up to last year's figures. 76 The American Florist. J u ty 31, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1. 200 " 70.00 C.S.&C0 NEWYORI 1000 Pips, $15.00 2600 " 35.00 $7.95 Case of 600 Pips CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO.. Inc.. New York. MARKET CONDITIONS SHOW IMPROVEMENT. Although the market has been quiet during the past week there was less talk of a surplus than formerly. Saturday, July 24, there was nearer to a scarcity of good stock than had been seen for some time. There had been a falling off in the supply of cattlyea orchids and we believe there were several sales of C. gigas that came near the dollar mark. All good roses, including American Beauties were rather scarce. In many ranges a con- siderable amount of stock has been cut back and dried off and at the best this is not the time of year to expect many- good roses. The gladioli and asters are now prominent features on the market and some very good stock of both has been noted. The asters are now saleable and useful as the carna- tions are out. Lilies and lily of the valley remain at about the same figures. July 26. — The market has opened under fair conditions, for the season. There is no surplus of orchids or roses ■and the tendency is upward, for the best stock, American Beauties, spe- cial, being $25 per 100, with $30 in some instances as an asking price. Cattleya gigas are worth $40 and $50 per 100 with a prospect of higher prices. Gladioli, asters and sweet peas are plentiful and cheap. NOTES. It should interest florists who want a supply of azaleas to learn that John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia, suggests that we purchase Belgium. Then comes the New York Globe and sug- gests that we exchange Pennsylvania for Belgium! The Globe suggests that the rule of the Kaiser would not be much worse for Pennsylvania than the domination of the trusts. Now, what do you think about that? William N. Reed, of Reed & Keller, dealers in florists' supplies, leaves July 31 for London, Ontario, to attend the exposition of the Canadian Horticul- tural. Association, August 3-5. His firm will make a fine exhibit of their •wares. Mrs. Reed will accompany him and after the exposition' they will make an extended tour of Canada. F. Weaver, a designer and decorator, •who for the past 18 months has been •working in the middle west, has re- turned to this city and resumed his old position with Blaidel's Sons, Ninth avenue and 23d street. He was for a time with John Breitmeyer's Sons, De- troit, Mich. Paul Meconi, Frank Grumbaeh of Jamaica, and others, recently returned from an automobile trip through the mountains of New Hampshire and Ver- mont and are talking about the bears and other wild animals — which they did not see. Walter R. Siebrecht Co., Inc., were fortunate during the past week, in hav- ing a good supply of- orchids which sold well. Walter R. Siebrecht is on a vacation at Lake George and the store is being ably managed by Tomaso Jacobs. We have received a card from Secre- tary John Young, of the S. A. . F., who is in San Francisco in which he says : "Best wishes. Pretty good state' (California) and some exposition. 'Get me?' " Thomas Martin who began to work for Traendly & Schenck when he wore 9Q-9 2 West Br oadway. NEW YORK THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers knickerbockers and has worked up to a leading position as a salesman, has gone to the mountains on his vacation. Alex. M. Westwood, the Pennsyl- vania Terminal florist, is entertaining his brother, E. B. Westwood, of Toronto, Canada, whom he had not seen for IS years. We learn that the Jacobson Floral Co. is pushing work on its new range at Springfield, N. J. The head of this company is well known in this city. Peter F. McKenney, Fifth avenue and 42d street, is not worrying about "summer dullness" as he has been very busy of late with funeral work. John Egerabrod of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer's staff has gone, on a three weeks' vacation, part of which he will spend with friends in Ohio. P. F. Kessler, of the Coogan build- ing, has gone for a long vacation; in his absence, Victor Alzen is conducting the business. Celeste Burque, buyer for C. A. Dards, has gone for a month's vaca- tion to White Lake, Sullivan county, N. Y. R. E. Blair, bookkeeper at Vaughan's Seed Store, is the happy father of a ten-pound son. At the store of A. L. Young & Co., Inc., we have recently noted exception- ally fine asters. Gladioli are now reaching the mar- ket from the Flowerfield farm of John Lewis Childs, Inc. J. K. Allen is receiving very fine stock of gladioli. A. F. F. Pittsburgh. BUSINESS ON PAR WITH 1914 MID-SUMMER The market remains practically un- changed since the last writing, with over-supplies of everything and very little business to speak of. Trade, how- ever, compares very favorably, we might say a little better, with this time last year. Prices on everything, of course are on a rock bottom scale, and a normal amount of funeral work is about all that can be depended upon to keep things moving. There still remains a very heavy glut on gladioli, and it is really hard to dispose of the choicest varieties . for prices that will pay the grower for his bulbs. It seems that everyone with a spare plot of ground is found growing thousands of them, most of which make a hurried exit to the rubbish pile. Some excellent early asters can be had as low as $1 and $1.50 per 100, which are the only flowers that have much call these days. Owing to the inclement weather we experienced dur- ing the earlier part of the year, the aster season is somewhat behind time this year. Lilies are in by the thou- sands, and find rough treatment in the way of decent sales. Outdoor sweet peas have had a poor season, and the quality of them has been poor. Practically all the outside garden flowers have had a bad season, and the supply of green goods has been over- John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7302 Madison Square. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 533S abundant. The vacation season is on in full swing and cards bearing the familiar, "Having a fine time," are arriving by the scores daily from the boys away on their trips. NOTES. George McCallum spent the past week on a visit to Buffalo and the cooler lake regions, with Stanley Pierce, who has accepted a position with the McCallum Co., ,as salesman. Otto Loeffler, of the McCallum Co. is confined to his home in a critical con- dition, suffering from a general break- down in health. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. is cutting some excellent Killarney roses at Bakerstown. Their carnations are also very good. John Harris is spending a three weeks' vacation on a lake trip, visit- ing Cleveland, Detroit, Mt. Clemens and Buffalo. David Hill has just returned from a vacation trip to Washington, Phila- delphia, Atlantic City and other east- ern points. Visitors : Milton Alexander, of Lion & Co., New York; M. Ransfelder, of Knickerbocker Ribbon Co., New York. G. M. Philadelphia, Pa.— H. A. Miller will erect a greenhouse 22x86 feet at Chew street and Washington lane, to cost $750. I9 T 5- The American Florist. 77 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on summed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2,85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25, Casb with order. AMERICAN FLOBISTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer pto«.| iSJJlSSSr 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist 'sS&s Mad. sc, 133 W. 28th St., New York All tbe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Cincinnati. DEMAND WEAK AND PRICES LOW. There is plenty of stock in the mar- ket, and good stock too, but there is not enough business to take up more than a part of the offerings. Prices are Very low. Last week's business, and that of the first days of this week, was very slow. Roses are plentiful, the outdoor varieties being about the only ones that are finding any kind of a ready sale. The gladioli market is very weak. The supply has been very heavy, while the demand for them has been able to take up only a limited part of the offerings. Lilies including Easter lilies, auratums and rubrums are plentiful. Asters are now coming in very strong. Most of them are ex- cellent in quality, but are not meet- ing with a very good market. Other offerings include some very fine hardy hydrangeas from the south, snapdra- gons and carnations. Green goods are plentiful. NOTES. The outing of the florists July- 21 at Coney Island proved a very successful affair. P. Jackson took first in the bowling with a score of 218, with C. E. Critchell, second. The team cap- tained by Chas. Windram won the baseball game by the close score of 2-1. In the evening many little din- ner parties were in evidence at the club house. Cincinnatians who have signified their intention of attending the S. A. F. convention, San Francisco, Calif- August 17-19. are J. A. Peterson and wife, Miss Ada Kresken and Lawrence Kresken. C. E. Critchell has been having some very fine double hardy hydrangeas from the south. Miss Bertha Stoelting of C. E. Critchell's force is on her vacation. Visitors : Mrs. Floyd Anderson and Mrs. Geo. Lampert, Xenia, Ohio; Wm. Rogers and son. Dayton, Ohio; Sydney ' Bayersdorfer. representing H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mar- tin Weber, Brookville, Ind., and Fred Rupp, Lawrenceberg, Ind. H. Nelson, B. C. — The rose show held here July 1 was a great success, the number of entries being almost double those of a year ago. Frau Karl Druschki, Mrs. John Lang and Gen. Jacqueminot were among the familiar varieties that made strong exhibits. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED VloMe Rower M&rKets New York, July 28. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00® 25 00 extra and fancy... 10 00015 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 3 03® 6 00 " AliceStanley 1 00® 6 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00® 5 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 6 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 00@ 5 00 extra... 3 00® 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 0C@ 2 CO " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 6 00 No. land No. 2„ 1 00® 2 00 Queen 1 00® 6 00 Brilliant 1 10® 6 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 1 00® 5 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 6 00 " Taft 50® 5 00 " Milady 1 00® 4 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00® 6 00 " Hadley 1 00® 8 00 " Ophelia 1 00® 5 00 " Mrs. Chai. Russell 1 00® 8 00 " Hoosier Beauty 1000 6 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 40 00@50 00 " " inferior grades.. 20 0r@25 00 Lilies, Lonsiflorum and Harrisii.. 2 50® 3 00 Lily of the Valley 2 50® 3 00 Asters 50® 1 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50® 75 Asparagus Plumosus doz. bchs. 1 50® 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 50 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 25c@35c Gladiolus per doz., 10c@15c America " 25c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 80RACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty, Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK GITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade, at Wholesale. TELEPHONES MADISON SQUARE 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St.. Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Ike Luiett Sana ui Benin if Frett Col Fliwm t^T"A complete assortment of the best in tht market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 78 The American Florist. July 3*, Springfield, 0. TRADE HAS HAD SPLENDID SEASON. The season just closed has been a very satisfactory one to the plants- men of this city. Many of the large growers report the best six months in their histories, some say that busi- ness 'was about as usual, and the pessimistic can only claim a falling off of 10 per cent. The houses generally were empty about three "weeks ago, and are just now beginning to fill up with the fall stock. NOTES. Several local florists have left here for their summer vacations. J. M. Good and F. E. Good, of the Good & Reese Company; Roger Murphey, of R. H. Murphey & Sons, Urbana, Ohio, and Will Reeser, of the "Urbana Floral Company, with their wives and fam- ilies, left July 19 for Michigan, where they have a regular summer colony. The several members of the camp have built cottages for themselves and the colony has built extensive boat houses which are used for general assembly rooms. Fishing is the chief pursuit of the florists in this crowd. They will be joined, about August 1, by Opha Jackson, of the American Rose & Plant Company. Building operations are general among the local florists. The Leedle Rosary has increased its capacity by about 25 per cent by adding three iron frame houses. They conform, in de- sign, to the other fine houses of this company and will be devoted, as is the rest of the range, to growing roses for cut blooms. This company is making a radical change in Its heating sys- tem by installing a vacuum system to their steam plant. 'fWhen torn- pleted the company will be able to heat all of its houses, including the new ones, with one boiler, where it formerly took two boilers to take care of the place in cold weather. The Good & Reese Company is the victim of more than its share of city improvements. On Limestone street, the city has paved and is now putting in cement sidewalks. It seems that the present survey shows that the west house of this company extended about two feet on the sidewalk line. As a result the company has had to tear down its last range facing on that street and rebuild. On the Clifton avenue side of this company's prop- erty, the city has ordered in cement sidewalks, curbing and gutters, which forces this company -to pay for over 1,100 feet of this kind of improvement. The heavy rains of the past few weeks have done but little damage in this city. The heaviest sufferer was the Good & Welsh peony farm, which had about four feet of water over all of its low lands. The iris and cannas were damaged considerably. Many of ,' the fields where florists' stock was growing were washed, but not serious- ly enough to damage any of the crops. The Ridgewood addition to this city, by going through the property of John A. Doyle, has brought much of his land into an extremely valuable resi- dence district. The main street of the addition, North Fountain avenue, took a corner off of his east house. Mr. Doyle tore the house down completely. The American Rose & Plant Com- pany has abandoned its idea of add- ing to its present glass area because of the impossibility of getting sewer- age connections to the place. Instead of sewer, which the company wants, it is getting sidewalks, curbs and gut- ters, which it does not want. The florists' club held its regular meeting at the office of the Good & . Reese Company and transacted rou- tine business There seemed to be no interest in a special picnic, and none will be held this year. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES Wc offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cot $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 " " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3H, 2-in. Cot 2 25 30x 5x3H " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cot 5 25 40x 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or OTer of as- sorted sizes. We also manuf actureithe most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO The best florist boxes for style and Quality are SEFT0N BOXES Illustrated catalog in colors on request. 1333 W. 35th St., CHICAGO, ILL. Morgan Swope, sales manager of the Reeser Plant Company is on a trip to Louisville and other Ohio river points, booking orders for vinca and gerani- ums for September and October de- livery. Charles Unglaub is building two new houses to increase his space for grow- ing carnations for the bloom. He has practically all of the local trade in carnations and is shipping in quan- tity. Charles W. Schmidt of the Schmidt & Botley Company has gone into camp at the company farm, south of the city, where he has a good time and keeps an eye on the out-of-doors stock. C. A. Schaefer of the Reeser Plant Company has just returned from a two weeks' fishing trip to southern Michigan. He reports a fine time and excellent fishing. The Reeser Plant Company is add- ing one new house this year to take care of its Jerusalem cherry crop. A. T. Columbus, 0. HOME GROWN FLOWERS ABUNDANT. Home-grown flowers are in such abundance, as a result of the phe- nominally favorable season, as to re- duce greenhouse trade below even the usual low mark incident to midsummer. I Hospital business, ordinarily one of the mainstays at this time of year, is largely affected by this kind of com- petition. All seasonable flowers are more than plentiful. The market is flooded with gladioli, growing appears to have been overdone this season, and it is estimated that there is three times the acreage here this year than there was last. Prices are being held up to $1 per dozen, but the demand is not strong. Asters are making their appearance, several weeks ahead of time and are bringing from 50 to 75 cents per dozen. Funeral work appears to be absorbing cold storage Easter lily stock quite satisfactorily. NOTES. It is not every florist that has some- one set down a million dollar hotel next door to his location. That is what is happening to Graff Brothers. The new Deshler, at Broad and High streets, is now in the steel skeleton stage, and will not be finished for about a year. While this will add large value to the Graff Brothers store, Retail Florists - - jf* ^r_-rr '■ ■-■■ Place your Business Before More People . Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Mothers* Day Fall Announcement Spring Planting Thanksgiving Memorial Day Christmas Social Occasions St. Valentine's Day Fall Planting Easter It you are not satisfied with the results of your advertising, or if you would like to begin adver- tising and to have plans drawn up for you and estimates given for your individual business and city, write us for particulars about our advertising system, a system that increases business. Hundreds of leading florists throughout the United States and Canada are using our service successfully— florists in the great metropolitan cities and florists in small cities and towns. We are the largest concern in the world specia- lizing on advertising plans for RETAIL FLORISTS. Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. We are a clearing house for adver- tising ideas and plans for Retail Florists. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, HI. It is getting too late for Huckleberry Foliage, we suggest $2.50 per case Fancy Ferns per 1000. $1.25 Dagger Ferns periooo, l.oo Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 Perpetuated Moss per bag, 3.50 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Lyrata (Evergreen Oak) r^YRAarA P e«r 2 c 5 .?e Fancy Ferns $1 25 per 1000 Dagger Ferns 100perl000 Natural Moss l 75 per Bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per Bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. iTeryuung in Southern Evergreen*, EVIRGRMH, ALABAMA GALAX- LEUCOTHOE Green Galax 40c per 100O $4.00 per case of^lO.OOO. Leucothoe, standard size, $2.50 per 1000. Let us have a trial order. MT. M1ICHEIL DECORATIVE EVERGREEN CO., MARION, N. C Prepared Magnolia Leaves Green, Brown, Red and Purple $1.00 carton (approximately 1000 leaves) f. o. b. Evergreen KNUD NIELSEN, EVERGREEN, ALA. the muss of the construction is just now having the opposite effect. The Livingston Seed Company is displaying in its windows, a large num- ber of photographs of residences and gardens, showing effects in hardy vines and shrubbery, together with placards urging planting. P. M. Brownwell, who has charge of the cut flower departs -nt at the Liv- ingston Seed Compa- •• store, will leave August 1 for a two weeks' vacation at his old home in northwestern Ohio. H. K. Wilson, of the Wilson Seed Store,, is on an automobile trip to Henderson Harbor, N. T., accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. They will return the latter part of August. J. 19*5- The American Florist. 79 DESIGNS OR CCT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. f{ mBc&L, 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send ua your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH Hie Metoirie Ridac Nursery Gb». STORE 135 CaTonJgl etSt. ROSES AJl |B ' ' a W*^r^~^ J ^ ( ''< ORCHIOS^^i Mil IwioLtTS ^^ J II TV^ F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. Cc GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largeat and moat centrally located atore in the city. All ordera iriveo prompt attention. Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LAiNGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. ~~~ The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R. I. * ud.ll T. J. JOHNSTON 8 CO. NEW ENGLAND PONIS. 171 WCTBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to x any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders- transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casb must accompany all order* from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconneh, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C.„ 1153 Broadway. Cor. 1 5th 8 H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 206B- 2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists lXE'TAr vnoir We are In the Heart of NEW YORK And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .V.-.FLOWERS.VA 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Audilorram Anna, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdalo. Mention the American Florist when writing 80 The American Florist. July 31, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents In all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- ires4, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken. N. ).. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery — OF — "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CARIFTJL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnum St telephones wia rarnvm ai. 150 i andl 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Bauiner, August Ii., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Black is tone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Boss, Rochester, -Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Taeoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F.. Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, 0. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McCIements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Reuter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H. New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston, 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold. G., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York.. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aid Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEA0IN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. ouoe Btto&ca .SSfc Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park J. A. VALENTIN*. 1 lOrO.! V/0» President Members of Florists' Telegraph DetWerv. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Go,, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. '9*5> The American Florist. 81 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Ciljp ffimt&ott iFlotofr &bou, ffitiJ, 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, FA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist-when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Welland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula oi Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S'. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. , Chicago — C. Frauenf elder. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark.— George Rye. Grand , Kapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La , Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell. 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's' Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling. 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. | — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan BIdg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Roekford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. • San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Arcbias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Taeoma, Wash;— iCalifornia Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 184© New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 334=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowen Id NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House In the West, Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. E> YR JB>S, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Firth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel NEW YORK ft AC TAN 1 Park street DUO I UH 799 Boylston street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing 82 The American Florist. July J I, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS WUl be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled *5|-2223WMa(tf s0B ^* under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr' Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. j. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS ,25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In City. Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and MCKlnney Phone. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. MIMITH MINN We are the center of the great WULUlHi minil. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S New York MYER, FLORIST, "2£*£!" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop gg-g •9 MADISON A VENUS KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. y&crt's ±LO\fERS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n .. Mention the American Florist when writing CH.fREY, Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. W1U fill orders lor the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. eth st., Ft. Smith, Ark SSIMSBtSLHlnia Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., OMAHA, NIB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Texas Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delirery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. N.J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disc 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flower, and Design, on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone order.. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists i will take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. 0rde ", , r id lo" b"' 1 " 11 ' HENRY SMITH. Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH a SONS Will fill yoai orders for De.ign. and Cut Flower, in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing i9 x 5- The American Florist. 83 French Paper White Grandiflora (Now Due) Lilium Harris.. Best Bermuda Stock. From rogued fields. Per 1000 6-7 inch (335 to case) 50.00 7-9 inch (200 bulbs to case) $ 75.00 Purity (True). Per 100 %-in. and up $2.00 Vi in. to %-in 1.60 ?a-in. to H-in 1.25 Per 1000 Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) $ 8.50 Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) 11.00 Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora Select Bulbs 9.00 Mammoth Bulbs 12.00 Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $60.00 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00 Cold Storage Lilies SPECIAL PRICES to "clean up." Per case Giganteum, 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 9- 10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 Formosum, 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 14.00 French Grown. NEW CROP JUST IN. Per 1000 $18.00 13.00 10.00 Vaughan's Improved Purity. Per 100 Per 1000 %-va. and up $2.00 $18.00 H-in. to^in 1.75 15.00 ?Hn. to tt-in 1.50 12.00 Freesias YALGH AIM'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York Per 1000 JumbO, ?i-in. and up $10.00 Mammoth, &-in. to M,-\n 8.00 For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addresi Peacock Dahlia Farms, f . O. Berlin. H. J. WUIlamatown. Jane. N. J. GERANIUMS Summer Prices. Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. S.A. Nutt $10 00 per 1000 Ricard and Poltevine 12 50 " " ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CYCLAMEN Good, healthy stock in five colors, 3-in. pots. $7.50 per 100. PnincoHiac 2Hin. pots, good stock, at rUlllaCUXaS $5.00 per lOO. limited amount. Write now to JOS. CHOIN 1 OS, McKEESPORI, PA. Providence, R. I. — William Dickson, superintendent and landscape gardener at "Sea Lands Farm," the estate of John E. McGowan at Little Compton, Mass., has returned to this city with his family, having resigned his posi- tion. Richmond, Ind. — From the Ft. Worth meeting of the Texas State Florists' Association, J. A. Evans proceeded to California and is how at the San Diego exposition, whence he will proceed to the convention of the Society of Amer- ican Florists, to be held in San Fran- cisco, August 17-19. Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLIT. ENGLAND Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER fie SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Write GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL., For Prices and List ol MUMS, ROSES, FERNS, BEGONIAS and General Stock Wholesale Grower to the Trade. Free 1 This Fine BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whaterer wo solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not crow or handle anything else but OrchldB. Special lists on application. LAGIR a HUKRELL, Summit, N. 4. Mention the American Florist when writing 84 The American Florist. July 31, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, . Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O.. Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-Xourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, N. Y., is an enthusiastic collector of birds' eggs. Egyptian or winter onion sets are a big crop this season and trade slow at reduced prices. East Jordan, Mich. — The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. is building an addition to its plant in this city. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade July 29 were as follows: Timothy, $5.25 to $6.50 per 100 pounds. London, Eng. — The market is report- ed firm for all clover and grass seeds. There is a good demand for Trefoil, with prices firm. Oshkosh, Wis. — The Wisconsin Seed & Fertilizer Co. has been incorporated by Carl and Henry Rowekamp and A. Ross; capital, $1,000. According to the Missouri state board of agriculture, the flaxseed acre- age for the state is 85, condition 80; cowpea acreage is 91. At Chicago the seed trade members of the Association of Commerce, di- vision 72, are contributing to the Eastland emergency relief fund. Bermuda growers report a scarcity of 9-11 grade of Lilium Harrissi bulbs, the crop of that size being only about five per cent of the yield of the 7-9 grade. The standard barrel of the United States should contain 7,056 cubic inches, with 28% inch staves and 17%- inch heads, head material not thicker than 2-5 of an inch. The Fabre line has a monopoly on carrying French bulbs and has ad- vanced its rate 25 and 10 per cent. There is no competitive outlet this year via Genoa as : before. Boulder, Colo. — Long's Specialty Store, which makes a feature of seeds and bulbs, with an extensive mail- order business, is now . located in its new store, 2043 Twelfth street. West Branch,. Mich.— Edward E. Evans reports all old seed stocks cleaned up. The only shortage of the season was in field peas and beans. The 1914 bean acreage was doubled this year, due to war prices for 1914 stock. Wichita, Kan.— Ross Bros. Seed Co. report a constant demand for everything grown in the state. Alfalfa seed from second crop will be prac- tically nothing. Seed corn acreage is larger than last year, but not quite up to the 10-year average. Onion set growers at Chicago are complaining bitterly of the constant rains and prospective. The tops a,re down and continuous rain is causing them to rot. So bad is the condition that the atmosphere of some neigh- borhoods compels the closing of win- dows. Springfield, Mo. — Timothy, clover and red top, the three principal crops in this section, are reported as prom- ising very well this year. Excessive wet weather, has interfered with plant- ing, but the opinion exists that there will be a large acreage of these three staples. Clinton, Mo. — Cowpea seed sales have been very heavy this year on ac- count of wheat ruined by rust, accord- ing to Geo. R. Lingle & Sons, who sold 10,000 pounds this year, compared with only 100 pounds last spring. Sales of milo and cane seeds are three times as heavy as usual. Louisville, Ky. — The partnership existing between Wm. Ross, A. S. Chescheir and Chas. D. Ross, doing business as the Ross Seed Co., has been dissolved. William Ross, the re- tiring partner, has sold his interest in the business to the continuing part- ners, A. S. Chescheir and Chas. D. Ross, who will conduct the business, continuing the name of the Ross Seed Company. A Dutch correspondent of the Hor- ticultural Advertiser (English), re- ports swedes and turnips very poor crop. Mangel, beet and radish better. Spinach crops poor and should bring good prices next year. Natural grasses such as cocksfoot, meadow fes- cue and sheep fescue promise good yield. Some other natural grass seed crops have been unfavorably affected by the drouth. Nebraska Vine Seeds. Waterloo, July 27. — Chauncey P. Coy & Son write as follows regarding crops in Douglas county : "Vine crops are in very bad shape. We have had losses from insects, hail, excessive rains and floods and as a result nearly or quite half of our planted acreage is gone. There will be many fail- ures and shortages at the best. As a whole the prospect is the poorest for a good many years. Costa Rica Organizes a Seed Society. A society call "Junta Agricola In- dustrial" has just been organized in Port Limon to encourage agricultural industries. Its first efforts will be to furnish free of cost to all planters and farmers all kinds of seeds of vegetables and grains that will grow in this cli- mate. All the prominent merchants and business men, as well as the plant- ers and agriculturists, have joined this organization and promised to support it, thus building up new industries to take the place of the banana industry, which is being killed by the banana dis- ease, now very prevalent here. Every member pays a monthly fee of 1 colon ($0.40 gold), which is to be spent for seeds, to.be given, as men- tioned, to anyone who will plant them. Those interested should address Senor Don Filadelfo Granados, secretary, Junta Argicola Industrial, Port Limon, Costa Rica. Burbank Co. Stock Assessed. The Luther Burbank Company has levied an assessment of $1 a share on its capital stock, payable on or before August 2. The sales of delinquent stock will be held on August 21, 1915. Accompanying the notice of the as- sessment, mailed to the stockholders, is a document, which the directors of the corporation call a "reappraisal of the assets of your company." In this reappraisal, among the alleged assets stated, appears the following item : "Value of the exclusive right to use the name of Luther Burbank and to distribute his horticultural produc- tions— $287,500." The total assets as stated, including this item, are $4S7,- 700.2S. The current liabilities, includ- ing notes payable to Luther Burbank of $10,3SO for "novelties yet to be de- livered" and mortgages payable on real estate, total $73,023.58. Onion Seed Crop Prospects in Canaries. With harvesting well under way, re- ports warrant a forecast of the 1915 onion seed crop in the Canary Islands. Last year this . constituted over one- half of all exportations from this dis- trict to the United States, hence the outlook is important to American buy- ers. The coming crop, which should be- gin moving toward American ports late next month, shows a yield above the average. On the other hand, there was considerable underplanting. Orders are large, and all dealers re- port increasing prices and a strong market undertone, due to buying orders of unusual size, not only from the United States but from Cuba and Ar- gentina. Much of the present crop was grown under contract, and many con- tractors have already sold their hold- ings at a good profit, before the crop was ready for delivery. With the outlook tending strongly to- ward a short supply there is a tempta- tion among some dealers to mix old seed with the new, and detection until after actual sowing is difficult. It is therefore suggested that American buyers deal only with long-established exporters of onion seed, who will allow just claims. The most vexing question this sea- son will be securing bottoms, as freight rates via British ports are both very high and uncertain. This has caused great expense to American importers, who have found all chances of profit swallowed up in war freights. The route now being looked to by many large shippers is via Havana, Cuba, or Mrs-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARROT, RADISH. PARSNIP. PARSLEY, CELERT. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company i9'5' The American Florist. 85 directly to New Orleans. This routing- seems especially favorable for ship- ments with an ultimate southern desti- nation, such as Texas which buys large- ly of Canary Island onion seed. As American buyers of onion seed must pay all freight charges, they should in- vestigate this important matter. Un- less explicit directions are given to shippers here, buyers in the United States will often experience excessive freight rates and run chances of hav- ing damage by lengthy delays at inter- mediate ports. Three lines have published sailings from Canary Island ports, and all carry freight and make either New Orleans or Habana. They have announced the following sailings : The Pinillos Steam- ship Co., two monthly sailings; the Gen- eral Transatlantic Steamship Co., one monthly sailing; the Transatlantic' Steamship Co., one monthly sailing. These companies maintain agents in New Orleans and Habana and announce that full particulars may be obtained from them. With an average crop in sight and an increased demand for seed, prices have stiffened considerably, showing a five per cent increase as ' against ruling prices on June 1. It is generally ex- pected that quotations will advance even higher — due to unexpectedly large buying from Cuban and Argentine agencies. Dutch Bulb Situation. A recent writer on war conditions in Holland has the following regarding Dutch bulbs, dated Haarlem, Nether- lands, June 19 : 'Although the bulb business for which Holland is world famous would seem to be immune from the effect of the war, like other industries, it has had a sad blow, from which it is even less able to recover as time goes on and the war continues. The head of the Bulb Growers' Association of the Netherlands, whose headquarters are in this city, recently reviewed the effects of the war on Holland's ancient traffic. "Everything in the bulb trade was ready for the export season, which starts in the first week of August, when the war broke out. Our first impres- sion then was that exportation would be impossible altogether, and that the whole season would be lost. "But the results were really better than we had anticipated. Exportation was found possible to the United States without interruption; also to England, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, Ger- many and Austria, Prance and even Russia. Many orders, however, were canceled or cut down. Domestic re- adjustments made necessary by the de- parture of many millions of men for the battlefields of Europe ca.used the abandoning of much of the garden beautifying which is annually planned in the fall. For this reason there came to be an enormous surplus stock on the hands of the Dutch bulb growers, especially of hyacinths, which had al- ready been somewhat too plentiful even before the war. "Enormous quantities of bulbs also seem to have been sent to public auc- tions in several foreign countries, to be sold in that way at exceedingly low prices — which did not help the Dutch bulb business. At the end of the ex- port season tulips and narcissi proved to be practically all sold, while there -still remained an important stock of Galvanized Wire Stakes Owing to higher prices on Galvanized wire and cost based on purchases made during the early Spring enable us to make the following special prices: Per 1000 | Per jooo 3 ft. No. 9 wire $ 6.40 I 5 ft. No. 8 wire 12.85 3V 2 ft. " 9 " 7.50 I 6 ft. " a " 15.50 4 ft. " 9 " 8.50 | Shipments can be made any time between now and August 25th, as long as stock lasts. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ai J5£E£ LV* CHICAGO * French Bulbs * * * * * * * * * * * * % CABLE A. & L. BREMOND FRERES, Ollioules, Var., France, Sons of and successors to Louis Bremond, the oldest and best known firm of bulb exporters, are prepared to meet all requirements for the next crop, and to deliver promptly the highest grade of bulbs. Prices on application by wire or mail. ADDRESS: BREMOND FRERES, OLLIOULES. COLD STORAGE VALLEY Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $14.00 for 1000; $7.50 for 500: $4.00 for 250. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO hyacinths in the warehouses, which had to be thrown away in the end. "The prices of most kinds of bulbs went down in August. Hyacinths could be had at any figure; tulips in cases for half the normal price. The official export statistics show only a very slight decrease compared with the rec- ord year of 1913, but these figures are deceptive. They can be accounted for by the large size and heavier weight of the bulbs, and also by the large quantities sold at auction, upon which there was little if any profit to the venders or the bulb-growers. "The financial losses to the bulb- growers, although not perhaps so bad as anticipated last August, have been very serious. But they depend to a certain extent upon the character of the trade supplied by the individual grower. Firms dealing only with the United States have not irreparably suf- fered, while those exporting chiefly to Russia have had a very bad year. "This spring the representatives of the bulb firms of Holland have trav- eled as usual to take orders and make collections for former supplies. They report, generally, that payments, even in the countries at war, are coming in far better than expected. They are, MY Winter Orchid Sweet Peas Has just received the Gold Medal of Honor the highest award in floriculture, by the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Write for price list, which has been already mailed. ANT. C. ZV0LANEK Lompoc, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash FREMONT, NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT COY SEED 1 GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing 86 The American Florist. July 31, FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stockreadyfor2v2-in. potsin flats of about 110 clumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat 20 or more flats. $1.70 each. Packing included. Order now while we. have full list of varieties to select from. Write for illustrated folder. McHutchison & Co. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FREESIA BULBS TRUE PURITY Per 100 Per 1000 34 to 1-in. diameter $1.70 $16.00 % to %-in. " 1.50 14.00 V 2 to 5§-in. " 1.25 11.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seed" 411-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Trade Fall Catalogue. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For Quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany however, booking their new orders as a rule without definite arrangements as to prices, as many large buyers of bulbs prefer to wait until later before confirming their orders. If the war looks as if it might continue on into next spring, of course, many of these orders will be lost, and the plight of the Dutch bulb-growers will be worse than ever. "It is the smaller bulb growers who suffer most, just as it is the small butcher, baker and candlestick maker in Holland, who so far has had to bear the chief burden of war's misery. The small bulb grower must sell to the large wholesaler, who has the facilities for storing the bulbs and can afford to do so. One large wholesaler of Hille- gom, near here, recently stated that he had received more than 1,000,000 bulbs at his warehouses, of which he had been able to dispose of only 150,000. These bulbs came from the small growers. "The tulip bulbs are, as a rule, of five years' growth, and are sold in their third year. They are sold while yet in flower, in the case of the small grower by auction, held on the ground by local notaries, who make a very good thing out of it, whether the grower does or not. "When the crop has been sold, the flowers are cut and heaped in a pile in a corner of the field to rot and serve as fertilizer. Some of the finer ones are sold to dealers in cut flowers; many are given to anybody and every- body who ask for them." Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Pedidree Tomato Seeds BflltilllOrj, Md. TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co. Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, encumber. Tomato, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. sJA BULBS Cold Storage Stock FORTUNATELY for the Florist whcr takes advantage of it, we have another supply in cold storage of some of our most desirable bulbs, which we will sell by the case only at the following special prices. VALLEY PIPS In cases of 250, per case $ 3.75 In cases of 600, per case 7.00 In cases of 1000, per case 13.00 In cases of 3000, per case 36.00 LILIUM AURATUM 9to 11, per case of 100 $8.00 11 to 13, per case of 75 9.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM ALBUM 7 to 9, per case of 225 $18.00 9 to 11, per case of 125 17.75 LILIUM SPECIOSUM RUBRUM 7 to 9, per case of 225 $10.50 9 to 11, per case of 125 10.00 11 to 13, per case of 100 15.00 LILIUM SPECIOSUM MELPOMENE 8 to 9, per case of 225 $12.00 9 to 11, per case of 125 12.00 LILIUM GIGANTEUM 6 to 8, per case of 400 $13.00 9 to 10, per caseof'200 18.00 Knowing us as you do, you can readily realize that when we an- nounce the price as special it means a genuine saving. We believe that it will be to your advantage to order at once. J. M. Thorburn & Co. 53 Barclay Street through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK <9 I 5- The American Florist. 87 TheKENILWORTH GiantPansy seeds ore oil grown by myself and are offered in the following mixtures and separate colors: 22 KEJilLWORTH STRAIN — The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are from 3y 2 to 4 inches; it is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, and many others. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 2G — KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE — Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long. 28 — MASTERPIECE — A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance, larg e flowers of great substance. 30 — GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES — A superb mixture. Flowers large and of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade of rich velvety colors, reds are par tieularly conspicuous. 32 — GIANT PARISIAN — The flowers are of enormous size, and beautifully marked, mostly five dark blotches on white and yellow ground. An unusually showy mixture. NEW SEED NOW READY All sorts and mixtures, except the new Pansy Princess, are $5.00 per oz.; $1.25 per %-oz.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; trade packet of 1000 seeds, 25c; any 5 pkts, $1.00. Please order by number. PRINCESS. 20— The New Upright Pansy This strain is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weather-proof, enduring many storms without damage to Its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. _At- tractive' by the brilliancy of its colors. 600 Seeds 20c; 1000 Seeds 35c; % oz. $1.00; % 02. $2,00; 1 oz. $7.50. 38 — Mme. Perret — Red and wine shades. 40 — Zebra — Fine striped mixture. 42 — Adonis — Light blue, white center. 44 — Black — Almost coal black. 43 — Lord Beaconsfield — Purple shaded white. 50 — Bronze — Beautiful bronze. 62 — Cecily — Steel blue', margined white. 64 — Goliath — Large curled yellow, blotched. 68 — Emp. William — Ultramarine blue. 84 — Superba — Orchid tints of red and wine. 86 — Sunlight — Yellow with brown blotches. 88 — Andromeda — Curled apple blossom. 90 — Colosse'a Venosa — Light veined shades. 92 — Almond Blossom — Delicate rose. 94 — Aurora — Terra cotta shades. 97 — The above named Orchid mixed. 98 — Indigo Blue — Deep velvety blue. 100 — Light Blue shades. 104— Meteor — Bright red brown. 106— Pres. McKinley— Yellow, dark blotched. 114: — Purple — Large rich deep color. 116 — Peacock — Blue, rosy face, white edge. 118 — Psyche — Curled white, five blotches. 126 — Red — A collection of rich red shades. 138 — White — Large satiny white. 140 — White with violet blotch. 142 — Yellow — Large golden yellow. 144 — Yellow with dark blotch. mixture; of the gorgeous colors, RAINBOW is most beautiful, blotched, striped, veined, r gined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free. 1000 seeds of Rainbow, and with other amounts in like proportion. t<> C V* Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing The Eyerett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRAD! Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radian, Beet, Brandies Michigan, Ull cnon pnyu WUcoiuin and Idaho. HI I ITU nil, UUNrl. Mention the American Florist when writing ja miuiiiuumi iuuimimuuiiiiiiimi^ I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists E 3 and Market Gardeners £ Mention the American Florist when writing L. Giganteums, 8-9 in.. 8-10 in.. 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write lor prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY GO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers ^ nefiia Itipc ■ p «pp er » M& plant - Tomato, apWMIIIBS. vine Seed and Field Com. Correspondence Solicited, George R. Pedrick fi Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. 3. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory ?BICE: $3.00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 B. Dearborn St. OOCASO Get Quotations From LANDRETH Bloom sdale Farm. SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing J, C, ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corna. Mention the American Florist when writing finest Pansy Seed Quality My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finest mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed. $1.00: V. oz.. $2.00; 1 oz., $4.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant. Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and WatermelonSeed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, sSu r cite p d ondence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 88 The American Florist. Jub 3h American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President: John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Koch- ester, N.Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 =^ York, Neb. — The Harrison Nursery Co. will enlarge its packing plant. The office building will also be extended. White Plains, N. Y. — The Wm. H. Moon Co., nurserymen, of Philadelphia and Morrisville, Pa., have leased a tract of land here from the Gedney Farm Co. .Indianapolis, Ind. — The winter meeting of the Indiana Horticultural Society will be held in this city in No- vember in conjunction with the Indi- ana apple show. Vineland, N. J. — Warren Maytrott, of the Dahliadel Nurseries, and his dahlia specialists are given extensive notice in the Evening Journal, a local paper, in which it is stated that he has now nine acres in this crop. Houston, Tex. — John J. Boyle, man- ager of the Forestdale Nurseries, ac- companied by Mrs. Boyle, left July 18 for an extended trip to Central America in quest of rare orchids which abound in variety in the jungles of Guatemala. Columbus, O. — According to T. E. Davey, member of the state board of administration, Professor S. W. Moore, state horticulturist, has saved the state several times the salary received by him by economies he has effected, and while Moore failed to get on the eligi- ble list in competitive examination, the board has notified the governor that it would abolish the position before it would drop Prof. Moore. The Cherry in Ontario. The fruit branch of the Ontario de- partment of agriculture in Bulletin No. 230 has issued a comprehensive treatise, entitled "The Cherry in On- tario," by E. F. Palmer. Numerous illustrations accompany the text. Tsuga Caroliniana. After two of the severest winters of recent years the perfect condition of this southern hemlock in the arboretum shows that it can be depended on to flourish in southern New England. A smaller tree and less graceful perhaps than the hemlock of our northwest coast, T. heterophylla, the most beau- tiful of all the hemlocks, the Carolina tree is the handsomest representative of the genus which can be successfully grown here. The Carolina hemlock was first raised in the arboretum more than 30 years ago, and among the seedlings are two or three dwarf plants which are broader than high and beau- tiful subjects for planting in small gar- dens. Judging by the experience at the arboretum with this tree, it may be placed among the six most desirable conifers for planting in southern New England, the others being the white pine, Pinus strobus, the red pine, Pinus resinosa, the northern hemlock, Tsuga canadensis, the white fir of Colorado, Abies concolor, and the Japanese Abies branchyphylla. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. Dressing Pruning Wounds on Fruit Trees. Fruit growers have long used paints, tars, waxes and other substances as coverings for wounds of trees. Curi- ously enough comparative tests of the many compositions in use seem not to have been made to ascertain the value of these dressings. Tree prun- ers seem to have taken it for granted that some covering was necessary, for large wounds at least, and have ap- plied the most suitable material at hand. The substances used as cover- ings were white lead, white zinc, yel- low ochre, coal tar, shellac and aven- arius carbolineum. Bulletin No. 396, issued by the New York Agricultural Experiment Sta- tion, Geneva, N. Y., entitled, "Effect of Various Dressings on Pruning Wounds of Fruit Trees," is a report of the effects of these various sub- stances on wounds made on the apple and on the peach. In all cases un- dressed wounds have healed more rapidly than those whose surfaces have been protected. The treatment of the peach tree with any of the sub- stances under experiment caused so much injury that it may be said that the wounds of the peach should never be treated with any of them, and it may be inferred that this is true of wounds on trees of all stone fruits. From the results of the experiments the deduction seems quite warranted that the dressings commonly applied to pruning wounds rather retard than accelerate the healing of the wounds. Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials. A paper by A. S. Thurston, assistant in floriculture, Massachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst, delivered at Horticultural hall, Bos- ton, Mass., January 30, 1915. Quite often the decision to have a garden is not made until spring ap- proaches. Then one begins a study of the catalogues, which is a poor way to begin a garden, for the results are sure to be unsatisfactory, and yet the perusing of catalogues is the most pop- ular method. One should begin to plan at least a year ahead; if he intends to start a garden this spring, he should have been preparing for it since last spring, for one cannot satisfactorily choose the flowers unless he has seen them actually growing. Other gardens should be visited, and the particularly fine plants noted; particular attention should be paid to the habit of growth of the plant and good combinations should be noted. Plants may be divided into two groups, woody plants and succulent plants. I am to discuss the succulent plants of the garden. These run riot in the garden throughout the summer, filling it full of life and joy, but after a frost and freeze our garden is level- ed to the ground — it is dead. Trees and shrubs should be used in order that there may be a promise of life for the next year, and we may intro- duce a touch of life even in the winter by using evergreens and some of our shrubs such as the cornus, kerria, etc., which have brilliantly colored branches. Succulent plants furnishing summer and autumn bloom should be used to supplement the woody plants in the garden; otherwise it would have a rather sombre effect, since shrubs bloom almost wholly in the spring. Annuals and herbaceous perennials are valuable, not only for the ornamen- tation of. the garden, but for cutting. There are a great many of them that not only have the requisites of good cut flowers, but that also lend them- selves readily to vase arrangements in home decoration. These two classes of plants admirably supplement each other when used together in the gar- den. Succulent plants may be classi- fied as annuals, biennials, or herba- ceous perennials. ANNUALS. Botanically, annuals are plants that normally complete their entire life cycle within one vegetation year. However, the term annuals is commonly applied to those plants that bloom in the open the same year the seeds are sown, and that do not live over winter. Many tender perennials and biennials bloom the first season, and for cultural, pur- poses may be treated as annuals. The beauty of annual plants, the ease and rapidity with which stock can be raised from seed, their cheapness and the simplicity of their culture, combine to commend them to flower lovers. A plant that lives only one brief sum- mer would be a poor investment of time and money if one has a perma- nent home, unless it has fragrance, form, or color. Where a person does not own the land he lives on. but rents, and quick returns are required rather than future gain, a wealth of bloom and a pyrotechnic effect of color may be had with annuals for a small expenditure. The best results with perennials come only after the second year, or when the plants are thorough- ly established; but annuals are at their best in three or four months. Annuals are valuable when only a small outlay can be spared for a gar- den, or when there are gaps in the her- baceous border to be filled in with some special color and timely flowers. They cannot compare with the size of the pa^ony, the earliness of the creep- ing phlox, and the lateness of the ' chrysanthemum, but for profusion of flower and duration of bloom, and for fragrance that very many of them possess, and for lavish display of color, annuals certainly eclipse their long- lived rivals. Annuals are everybody's flowers; we find them in the gardens ot the rich, also in the piazza flower box of the tenement dweller; they are grown by gray-haired plant-lovers, and also by children who are just learning the mysteries of nature. Some of our most showy garden flowers are an- nuals, and as a rule, they are ■ easily grown, producing quick results. Im- provement by hybridization and selec- tion has lead to a great many varieties, affording us a great variety of colors, forms, and foliage. Some of the an- nuals last only a few weeks in bloom, others continue to bloom throughout the summer. Who can resist the charm of a garden fragrant with the odor of stocks, mignonette, candytuft, and sweet peas? Annuals may be classified as hardy, half-hardy, or tender. Hardy annuals are those that are sown directly in the open ground where they are to grow. They are vitally strong, developing without artificial heat. Half-hardy an- nuals are usually sown in February or March in a window or warm frame. The season is usually not long enough to enable them to reach full develop- ment in the open. In the early stages of growth they need protection and warmth. Tender annuals require still more warmth, and are started January to May in the greenhouse, and require a temperature of 60 degrees to 70 de- grees. The general method of propa- gation is by means of seed. In buying seed, get good seed; do not buy cheap I9'5- The American Florist. 89 BEST STOCK CATALOG FOR NURSERYMEN -g&flflffln OVER 100 BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS — PRINTED ON HIGH GRADE PAPER AND INK OUR CATALOG IS YOUR CATALOG SEND FOR A COPY TODAY r„ E E ZZ: s rZ s ^;7oT^:z: c :^ R s Gillies Litho. & Printing Co., Inc. Has a Velvet Finish. Reduces Postage One-Half P. E. FELLOWS, MANAGER ROCHESTER, N. Y. seed. Only the best seed should be purchased, and it is usually best to get the colors in separate packages. Seeds should be bought only from reliable firms. When flowers of any annual are wanted, extra early, the seeds should be started indoors in four-inch or five- inch pots or in gardeners' flats. These should be prepared by first putting in coarse material of some sort to provide for drainage and then filling the box with very fine, rich, sandy loam, in which the seeds are thinly sown at a depth equal to twice the diameter of the seed, the soil being firmly com- pacted. When watering, be careful, as seeds and seedlings are apt to be wash- ed out of the soil by a too violent downpour from a can or hose. Vigor- ous growth depends upon each plant having room enough to develop and plenty of light and air. Thus the seed- lings should not be too thick else they may become "drawn" and spindling. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to be handled, they should be transplanted or pricked off, into other flats about one and one-half inches apart. Before the plants are removed to the open ground they need to be gradually hardened off. The greater number of the common annuals will bloom freely if the seeds are sown in open ground when the weather be- comes thoroughly settled. For the re- ception of seeds, the surface should be mellow and smooth. Proper soil prep- aration facilitates good drill making, and good drill making facilitates proper sowing. Whether the seeds are sown in lines or rings, the drills should be shallow and even. In open ground . seeds can be covered four or five times their diameter. The seeds, however small, should be sprinkled in thinly, so that no two touch each other,- then when they come up, each stands singly and the plants may be thinned to their proper distances easily and quickly. Most novices make five mistakes in planting seeds : First, in not working over the surface soil long enough to pulverize it and remove every lump and pebble. Second, in burying the seeds too deep. Third, in not firming the soil about them so that the first feeble roots may come in immediate contact with their food. Fourth, in sowing too thick. Fifth, in allowing the seeds, or seedlings, to dry out. An- nuals, even if short lived, and cheap, should be chosen and placed with care. However beautiful in themselves, a multitude of them unrelated can ac- tually spoil the garden composition as a whole, and the same plants, thought- fully arranged, can bring perfect har- mony into the garden. BIENNIALS. Biennials are plants that bloom a year after the seeds are sown; then make seeds and die. Each year, while some are blooming, we must be raising others if we wish to have them in flower annually. There are a few good biennials that are of highest impor- tance and value in the garden, notably hollyhocks, foxgloves, sweet Williams, and canterbury bells, Many biennials, ' * * Pot = Grown Strawberry Plants GROWN AS THEY SHOULD BE GROWN. THE VAN FLEET HYBRIDS, the best of all strawberries to date. TWENTY POPULAR VARIETIES, such as Marshall, Wm. Bolt, Success, etc. The best EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES. Descriptive Illustrated Catalog (No. 2) mailed free. I am especially equipped to handle trade orders for Pot-Grown Straw- berry Plants, and am in a position to quote very attractive prices, I J. T. LOVETT, * * * * * * * * * * Little Silver, N. J. t Mention the American Florist toll en writing Won't it be a good idea to order now? The blooming- season is just over; you know what kinds you liked; what varieties you made money on. Get these kinds now while you can. We may have them— we have some good ones. Send lor our Peony List. We are booking orders now; we will fill them Sept. 1st. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETcrgrea Specialists Largest Growers n Amain Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. ************************** Storrs & Harrison Co. FAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION OHIO PAINESVILLE, such as hollyhocks and others, are practically perennials because they self sow, or multiply by off shoots, so that there is little danger of losing them. Such cases give rise to discussion as to whether a plant is annual, biennial, or perennial. [The perennial section of this paper will appear in a later issue. — Ed.] t * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PEONIES AND IRIS * * * * * * Catalogue now ready. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Bldg. CHICAGO, ILL. Our Guarantee— We will replace j with three all plants not proving true to description. * * * * * Boston, Mass.— Geo. C. Scott, Irving F. Carpenter and P. D. Turner have incorporated the Faneuil Flower Shop; capital, $5,000. Lewistown, Me. — The Gardeners' Union of Lewiston and Auburn will hold a fall exhibition August 27-2S in the City hall. Chas. S. Allen, Auburn, Me., is president, and Mrs. Geo. A. Whitney, 151 Winter street, Auburn, is secretary. Newburgh, N. Y. — At a meeting of the Yuess Gardens Co., July 12, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : Stanley Murtfeldt. pres- ident; Percy W. Herbert, vice-president; O. J. Cathcart, treasurer; R. Harry Cathcart, Jr., secretary. *************************4i Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better etowi. Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vine*. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE 00HARD& JONES CO., Wut Grove, Peaaa. 90 The American Florist. July 3*> Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, 0., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky,, Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, 0„ Treasurer. Boston, Mass. — One hundred tons of tomatoes is Thomas Rolands' esti- mated crop this year at his range at Revere. Milwaukee, Wis. — Nearly 1,000 mem- bers of the Milwaukee County Gar- deners' Association, their families and friends attended the annual picnic July 18. Cleveland, O. — Chas. A. Calhoun, pioneer market gardener and at one time largest grower of watermelons in Cuyahoga county, Ohio, died at his home in this city, July 17, aged 73. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 27. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; let- tuce, cases, 10 cents; radishes 50 cents to $1.50 per 100 bunches; asparagus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 25 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 40 to 50 cents. New York, July 27. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 cents to 35 cents; cucumbers, 40 cents to 50 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crates, 10 cents to 50 cents; rhii- barb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. Marketing Problems. We have repeatedly pointed out that the selling end is of more importance than the producing end — in other words, at present it is easier to grow vegetables than to sell them. There is no question that our educational factors have spent too much effort upon telling growers how to produce big crops instead of giving a helping- hand in the distribution problem. These conditions have existed for eome time; one was led to believe that all we needed for success was large yields of high grade produce. This year we have the largest yield of the finest vegetables we ever saw, and yet the grower who has not a good reserve fund is in danger of bankruptcy — the larger his operation the larger the loss. So far this season in our vicinity ( Ohio ) , garden crops have not returned enough cash to pay for the cost of hauling to market. What is the trouble? Over production on one hand and lack of consumption on the other. The long, dry, cool spring enabled every operator to utilize every hour of his time in planting and preparing; the lowest, slowest ground was available from the first as well as the high land. The cool spring kept every thing back to the same level— it did not make much difference whether an operation was done a week sooner or later, and finally the remarkable even cool summer and copious showers matured everything. For the first time in America have we seen a perfect field of cauliflower — every plant a head and a model of perfection with no sale. Turning to the marketing problem, we find a greatly diminished demand owing to financial and industring de- pressions. If the growers through per- sonal wisdom or through organized ef- fort had withheld about half of their produce, they could have held a living price, but the greed of each individual to dispose of his entire output soon up- set the market. And right here we must recognize the leading factor, and that is that with each decline in price there comes a decrease in consumption until an article becomes unsalable when offered at a low price. It is the nature of our people to buy what is scarce and valuable and to this there is no remedy. Hence the lowering of prices is undesirable in every way as no- body reaps a benefit except the cheap peddler, who, for a while, extorts an enormous profit by acting as distribu- tor. As it is evidently impossible to organize the growers into a har- monious crowd, the only remedy is decreased production by sheer force of circumstances. In many cases a smaller output sold direct to consumer instead of a large output thrown into a wholesale market would give better returns. We have given this problem much attention as it proves that if we could all drain, fertilize, irrigate, and till our land up to the highest point of efficiency, we would at once face ruin. There is money for some enterprising- grower in getting ahead of his com- petitors in some way — but if all should fall in line he would lose his advan- tage. A case in view in our locality is summer lettuce. Since the general installation of overhead irrigation summer lettuce has continued a glut upon the markets where formerly the fortunate grower who had a' small lot in July and August, received fancy prices. The fact remains that under present circumstances it would be bet- ter if weather condition would each season destroy at least one-half of all plantings. We wish to remind growers that a good many of our set backs and difficulties are a blessing in disguise. Maeketman. Troy, N. Y. The Troy florists, like their brethren in other cities, are feeling the summer dullness, but all seem to have some- thing to do. Sambrook Brothers have a nice retail store at 413 Fulton street and a considerable glass area in Water- vliet. J. C. Sambrook of this firm con- ducts a range of 25,000 square feet of glass at Berlin, N. .Y., the firm name being J. C. Sambrook & Co., Inc. Samuel Hanson. Eighth avenue and 14th street, has a neat range, a feature being excellent landscape and bedding on his grounds fronting the street. which is a good advertisement for any florist. H. Louis Menand has a nice retail store at 464 Fulton street. His father, Li. Menand, has a very fine range and store at Rural and St. Agnes ceme- teries, Albany. At and near Oakwood cemetery, F. L-. Post, Lecomte Brothers. Jones Brothers, Mrs. Danderpool and others do a growing and retail business. James M. Gemmell has a small range at Sixth avenue and Fourth street and we found him busy, but affable and willing to chat a few minutes. F. W. Faulkner has a neat retail store at 808 River street and also carries stationery and other staple articles. The Mulholland Brothers have a store at 5 Third street, opposite Proctor's theater and we found them busy. James H. Reynolds, located on the Brunswick road, is exclusively a grow- er and is considered a good one. We found James G." Barrett and his staff, of Burdett avenue, very busy with funeral work. A. F. F. CHRYSANTHEMUMS 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil Leading market sorts. Write for prices. William Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawn Co. St., Paul, Minn Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Flori- culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C F., Springfield, Mass, PROF. BEAL. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES' S eans ' Beets . Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas »■ >-vini. ■■■-«" Radishes, Spinach, Turnips, Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations Linerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious stocks, verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per H oz„ postage paid Lash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. I9 r 5- The American Florist. 91 English Roses at German Prices If that is a proposition which interests you read on. Bees, Ltd , of Liverpool, England, said to be the own- ers of the most extensive rose farm in the British Isles (the acreage under roses is about seventy) have about a quarter of a million two-year- old, open ground, budded trees to spare for the Ameri- can and Canadian markets to fill theplaceof those usually bought elsewhere. But these roses will do more than merely fill the place, they will give you such satisfaction as you have never experienced before. They will delight you pri- marily on quality. They will please you profitably on price. It is not too soon to be thinking about where you are going to buy your roses this fall, and the Bees have bought this space in order to tell you something about the roses that they grow on their 200 acre farm. By the way, don'twait for the other advertisements to come along before you write to Liverpool for (prices on your list of sorts. Get a move on NOW. Chance is said to have only one hair on his head, though that probably means only one for each person. Anyhow, grab your hair NOW. You'll then have plenty of time to cogitate later. 1075 Mill St. LIVERPOOL ENG. * * * * * FIELD GROWN Carnation Plants Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Large sized plants. 100 Pink Enchantress $4.50 Rose Pink Enchantress 4.50 White Perfection 4.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 Philadelphia 5.50 Zoe Symonds 4.50 Order Today 1000 $40.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 50.00 40.00 Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Primroses Forbesi, Malacoides, Obconica Alba Rosea, Ruby, $2.00 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Plumosus, $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering, oz., $4.00. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of F»OT PLANTS SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Araucaria Ezcelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1 .00 each Pyramids, 24-ft 1.50 each Pyramids,3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids, 34, ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes, 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN m g&8&*- Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra grood shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1O0O. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Thousands of Chrysanthemums ?0kinds. Cyclamens, Begonias, Primulas, Cinerarias, Etc. Ready tor market. See our display adv. in American Florist, June 26, page 1211. Send for lists. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, Nnw Jersey. LAST CALL FOR Chrysanthemums Including Some of the Newer Ones. ASK FOR LIST. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt. Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Foitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3 in., 10c; 4-in.,15c: 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c: 3-in., 10c: 4-in„ 15c: 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2^-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Roses Specially priced stock list 2H and 4-in. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall deliver?. Chrysanthemum s Smllax. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list Wood Brothers, VSRSZ 92 The American Florist. July jz, JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high 6-in. pot 5 to 6 28 to 30.. 6-in, pot 5 to 6 34 to 36.. Each Per doz. .$1.00 $12.00 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Each 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 5*4 ft $10.00 12-ib. cedar tub, 4 nJants in tub, 5% to 6ft 12.50 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plantain tub, 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plantain tub. 7 to 8 ft 18.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 7-in. tub, 18 in. taieh. 24 in. spread $2.00 Leaves In. high 2H-in. pot 4 8tol0.. 4-in. pot 5 to 6 15 6-in. pot .....6 to 7 24 6-in. pot .6 to 7 28 to 36 1.50 Each Perdoz. $1.50 . .$0.40 4.50 .1.00 12.00 18.00 Leaves In. high Each Perdoz. 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 42 to 45 $4.00 $48.00 9 n.cedartub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. Kansas City. BUSINESS FAIR CONSIDERING SEASON. While sales fell off somewhat the past week, business continues good, when the time of the year is taken into consideration. Stock is plentiful, especially gladioli, which are flooding the market and are of very fine qual- ity. Lilies are also good stock and are more plentiful, and there are some good roses and carnations. Snapdra- gons, coreopsis, daisies, gaillardias and sweet peas have a good sale and are much used in design work. Asters are improving both in quality and quan- tity. NOTES. T. J. Noll & Co. report a fine week's business both in shipping and local trade. Stock has been very good, espe- cially gladioli; also some good roses and carnations. Mr. Noll will leave July 31 for a trip to the Pacific coast and will attend the S. A. F. convention and the expositions. D. M. Marss and wife of Vinita, Okla., are in town visiting the differ- ent florists for the purpose of getting ideas on concrete benches, etc. Geo. Ecke of Lawrence, Kans., was also a visitor among the florists. W. J. Barnes says business "is good in general. He is cutting some fine gladioli. The asters are starting in now. He is making ready to plant carnations, which will be followed by the general repairs. Samuel Murray had a good week of funeral work and reports business in general is good for this time of the year. Miss Hayden of this firm is at her home in Wisconsin on a vacation. Arthur Newell reports business very good for this time of the year, with stock very fine and plentiful. He is handling a large quantity of gladioli. Ed Humfeld has all his chrysanthe- mums planted and reports the stock in good condition. Business has been very good, he reports. M. E. Chander is bringing in some fine gladioli which are taken up every day by the trade. He is also bringing in some dahlias. H. Kusick & Co. say business holds up well. They are receiving some good gladioli, lilies and a few carnations and 1*0 S 6 S Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. -has plenty of stock, which is very fine, and reports the trade is taking it up fast. Miss Lu Boggess will attend both the fair and convention. E. J. B. Norristown, Pa. — San Salvator's Church could not accommodate all who desired to attend the services con- ducted over the remains of the late William Cantanese, florist and manu- facturer, and who was one of Norris- town's younger and successful busi- ness men. * Boston Ferns for Planting I * * * * * * * * * * * * Per 100 $5.00 Heavy Stock, 2H-inch BEGONIA CINCINNATI. 3-inch, - - 20.00 BEGONIA LORRAINE, 3-inch, - - - - 18.00 Ready for 4-inch. ASPAR. PLUMOSUS NANUS, Z^-in., 3.00 " Seedlings, SPRENGERI, Seedlings, - - ASK FOR QUOTATIONS ON FALL STOCK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Per 1000 $45.00 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6.00 | * ■i * 175.00 170.00 25.00 6 00 1 31-33 W. Randolph Street, I .CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 43 Barclay Street, % NEW YORK. * * Robert Craig Co... 3£ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATIONS F. DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, - - Indiana A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating. I storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST GO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. *9 r 5- The American Florist. 93 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. BEGONIAS. Alterantheras, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelsa, 0-in., 65e each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Arauearia Robusta Compaeta, large plants, 52.50. each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots. S3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above price's are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000; 3-in., $7 per 1U0; $65 per 1,000; 4-in., $12 per 100; $115 per 1.00Q. Sprenge'ri and Boston hanging baskets, $1 to $3 each. E'oehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^4-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Seedlings, $6 per IjOOO. Sprengeri, seedlings, $6 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS' PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI, 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch. $3; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus to close out, a few hun- dred, 3-inch at $5 per ICO; also a few 4-inch at $8 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus plants, from flats, grown from our own greenhouse' seed, $8 per 1,000. B. H. Haverland, Mt. Healthy, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100; Sprengeri. $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes, Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-ineh, fine plants, $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Lorraine, $12 per 100. Chatelaine. 2>4-inch, $5 per 100. Xmas Red. 2%-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Begonia Lorraine, 2%-in. pots, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2% -in. pots, $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Begonia Cincinnati, 3-inch, $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000. La Lorraine, 3-inch, $18 per 100; $170 per 1.000. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Cincinnati, 2V,-inch, $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000; Begonia Lorraine, 3-inch, $20 per 100; 4-inch, $25 per 100. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire de Chatelaine and Pfitzeri Triumph, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Chatelaine, 2}i-inch. $3.50 per 100; 3-inch, $8; 4-inch, $15. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3% ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x1 t inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark- St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, French Paper White Grandiflora, fancy. 1,250 bulbs to case, $8.50 per 1,000; Star Brand, 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1,000. Precocious, Vaughan's extra early Grandiflora, select bulbs, $9 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $12 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, new crop, 7-9- inch, 250 bulbs to case, $60 per 1,000; 9-10- inch, 180 bulbs to case, $80 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, best Bermuda, 7-9-inch, 200 to case, $75 per 1,000; 9-11-inch, 100 to case, $180 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9- ineh, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosum, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Freesias — Purity (true), %-in. and up, $2 100; $13 per 1,000; %-in. to y,-in., $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Vaughan's Improved Pur- ity: %-in. and up, $2 per 100; $1S per 1,000; Mi to %-in., $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; % to %-in., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. French grown: Jumbo, %-in. and up. $10 per 1,000; mammoth, y 2 to %-in., $8 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PURITY FREES1A BULBS. Wholesale trade only. We have filled our 1915 contracts and have a few thousand left. If for any reason your growers can't fill your orders, write or wire us. Prices right. SANTA CRUZ FREESIA BULB GROWERS' ASS'N, Santa Cruz, Calif. Freesia bulbs. Purity, % to 1-inch, $1.70 per 100; $16 per 1,000; % to %-inch, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000; V, to %-inch, $1.25 per 100; $11 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411- 413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Lilium Canadense, Philadelphieum and Su- perbum in large quantities; also native trees, plants and seeds. L. E. WILLIAMS', Exeter, N. H. CALLA BULBS, 1% to l»/,-incb, $30 per 1,000; iy 2 to 2-inch, $50 per 1.000. EMILE SERVEAU, 2112 Fillmore St., San Francisco, Calif. Bulbs,- cold storage, giganteum and magnifl- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 3S3-387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Callas. mammoth bulbs, $12 per 100. E. R. Tauch, Marquette, Mich. BULBS. Bulbs, L. Giganteums, 8-9-inch, 8-10-inch, 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg., New York City. French bulbs. Prices on application by wire or mail. A. & L. Bremond Freres, Ollioules, Var., France. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. S'chwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. OANNAS. Cannas, King Humbert, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $7 per 100. Florence Vaughan, 3-inch, $4 per 100; 4-inch, $6 per 100. Express, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $7 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CANNAS, good varieties, strong plants In 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS. FINE FIELD CARNATIONS. Strong, clean, bushy plants. 100 1.000 White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 Washington 5.00 45.00 Bright Spot 5.00 45.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg, Illinois WE HAVE READY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FROM THE FIELD 400.000 WELL ESTABLISHED CARNATION PLANTS, IN- CLUDING THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: PER 100 WHITE WONDER $7.00 WHITE PERFECTION 6.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 6.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 6.00 WINSOR 5.00 PHILADELPHIA 8.00 BEACON (RED) 6.00 COMFORT (SCARLET) 6.00 LET US QUOTE YOU ON LARGE QUANTI- TIES. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT THAT WE SEND OUT. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 121 7TH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 Enchantress Supreme $8.00 $70.00 Champion 8.00 70.00 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 55.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. GEORGE PETERS & SONS, HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. CARNATION FIELD PLANTS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong caruatioi field plants, having from 12 to 20 shoots. Northport, Enchantress, White Enchantress, Commodore. C. W. Ward, $G per 100; $50 per 1,000. White Wonder, Peerless, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Champion, Matchless, $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 94 The American Florist. July 31, CARNATIONS. 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1.000 Wbite Wonder -$0.00 $50.00 Enchantress 6-00 50.00 SINNER BROS., 158 North W f abash Ave., Chicago. CARNATION PLANTS— HEALTHY STOCK. 100 1.000 Matchless $8.00 $70.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Perfection 5.00 40.00 Akehurst 15.00 ..... Enchantress 5.00 40.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Dark Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Ward 5-00 40.00 EDWARD WOODFALL, Glen Burnie. Maryland CARNATIONS', planted in the held early, from 2y, and 3-inch pots, strong bushy and healthy: 2,000 Light Pink Enchantress, $5 per 100; $50 per 1,000. 2,000 Wbite Perfec- tion, $4 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash. If not ready to plant, order now and we will reserve. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON (Inc.), Cedar Falls, Iowa. Field-grown carnations: Pink Enchantress, $4.50 per 100: $40 per 1,000. Rose Pink En- chantress, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Wbite Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Phila- delphia, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Zoe Symonds, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD - GROWN CARNATIONS. — Large, strong, healthy plants: Victory, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. White Perfection, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Also a few Joy, Champion, Afterglow and Rosette at clean-up prices. J. A. BUDLONG, 82-84 East Randolph St., Chicago. HARDY CARNATIONS', good thrifty plants, $2.50 per 100. SWEET WILLIAMS, fine mixed, $1.50 per 100. Cash, please. GEORGE POPP, JR., Fort Recovery, Ohio. Carnations, field-grown, as long as they last, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Field-grown carnation plants, Rose Pink En- chantress, $.3 per 100. Cash. H. W. AL- LERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS'. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1,000 Smith's Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 15.00 Alice Byron 2.00 15.00 Alice Salomon 3.50 30.00 Chas. Razer 2.00 15.00 Lynwood Hall 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON. Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 2.00 15.00 PINK. Amorita 2.00 15.00 McNiece 2.50 20.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2%-INCH POTS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Smith's Advance' $2.50 $20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Alice Salomon 4.00 35.00 Alice Byron 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 Lynwood Hall 2.50 20.00 Shrimpton 2.50 20.00 Golden Salomon 4.00 35.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET. ILL. Last call for chrysanthemums, including some of the newer ones. Ask for list. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums, standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles, 2 and 2y 2 -inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micb. Pompon chrysanthemums, good assortment, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. POMPONS. Large quantity of Pompon cuttings in the following varieties, which are of the same high quality as the chrysanthemum stock: Pel: 100 Diana, white $2.00 Lulu, white 2.00 Baby, yellow 2.00 Overbrook, yellow 2.00 Mrs. Astor, yellow 2.00 Sabey, yellow 2.00 Cubit, tan 2.00 E. D. Godfrey, pink 2.00 Ladysmith, pink 2.00 Croesus, bronze 2.00 Tiber, brown and red 2.00 Mensa, white 2.00 Quinola, yellow 2.00 Pretoria, yellow 2.00 Golden Climax, yellow 2.00 Excelsior, yellow 2.00 Zenobia, yellow 2.00 Mary Richardson, terra cotta 2.00 Emile, pink 2.00 Agloi, variegated 2.00 H. Hicks, brown 2.0O Mrs. Beu 2.00 Baby Margaret 2.00 Klondyke 2.00 CUT BACK POMPONS. Diana $2.00 Mensa 2.00 Quinola 2.00 Baby 2.00 Pretoria 2.00 Agloi 2.00 Tiber 2.00 H. Hicks 2.00 Golden Climax 2.00 Overbrook 2.00 Mrs. Astor 2.00 Excelsior 2.00 Sabey 2.00 Zenobia 2.00 Mrs. Cubit 2.00 Mary Richardson 2.00 E. D. Godfrey 2.00 Emile 2.00 Ladysmith 2.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Avenue. Chicago, 111. Chrysanthemums, 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil. Write for prices. William Swayne, Kenuett Square, Pa. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COBEA SCANDENS. COB.13A 3-inch, staked, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111. DAHLIAS. COLEUS. Coleus, cut back, have good, grown top; sam- ple sent, the best brand, fine stock plants, 3- inch, $4 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEUS. 2-inch, mixed, $2 pel- 100; $18 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. COLEUS', good assortment, 2%-incb pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micb. CROTONS. Crotons, 4-incb, 35c each; 5-inch, 50c to 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN, my prize strain, ready in Au gust: Perle and Rose of Zeblendorf, 4-inch 20c. Glory and Rose of Wandsbek, 4-iich, 18c White, glaring red, 4-inch, 15c. White red eye : Victoria, 4-inc'b, 15c. Every one a good one. Cash with order, please. RALPH J. SOUTH ERTON, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen Gig., Wandsbek type, finest in ex- istence, 2%-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBEIt, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamen, separate colors, fine'st strain; extra strong plants, 3-inch pots, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen from 3-inch pots, best varieties, $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cyclamen, 3-inch, 5 colors, $7.50 per 100. Jos. Cbontos, 1314 5th Ave., McKeesport, Pa. i Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, 1 Kind's Pink, Lyndburst, Minnie McCullougb, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. . J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J: DAISIES. MARGUERITES, 4-inch pots, in bloom, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. DRACENA INDIVISA, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. California's well known, and most beautiful fern, "Five Finger;" strong stock, fronds 5-in. to 14-in., tall, $40 per 1,000; $20 per 500; $7 per 100. Woodwardia ferns same size' and same price as "Five Finger." Prompt shipment. Ferns cash. T. E. HOFFMAN. Los Gatos, Calif. PERNS. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfieldii, 2Ya- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfieldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON, ROOSEVELT, WHITMANI, SCHOLZELEI. Dark green — Choice Stock — Low Price. Boston, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Scholzelei, 3- inch, 8c. Boston, Roosevelt. 4-inch, 12^c. Boston, Whitmani, 6-inch, 45e. GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILLINOIS'. Boston Ferns, fine 6-inch, 35c — 100; smaller lots. 40c. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. BOSTON FERNS, a few hundred 3-inch, at $6 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTER- DAY, Nokomis, 111. ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM, 3-inch,. 5c; 2%- inch, 3%c; 4-inch, 10c. Satisfaction or money back. LEY & BRO., Highland, N. Y. Ferns in flats, all varieties, $2 per fiat, 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. McHutchison & Co., IT Murray St., New York. Boston ferns for planting, 2%-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Boston Ferns, fine 2V4-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani. 3-in., 4-in,, 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GERANIUMS. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, 4-inch, few double pink and Richmond, fine* plants in bloom; fine plants for stock. Cash, last call, 4-inch, $7 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Micb. GERANIUMS, Nutt, Grant, Perkins, Viaud, La Favorite, 4-inch, $7 per 100. Variegated, Nutt, 2%-inch, $5 per 100. Silver leaf, 2-incb, $2 per 100. Rose geraniums, 4-inch, $7 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Geraniums, standard varieties, 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Booking orders for next season delivery of 2-inch, $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LADY WASHINGTON, good assortment, strong plants for stock, 25c and 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, RIcard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19*5- The American Florist. 95 GREENS. Greens, Lyratn, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns. $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Prepared magnolia leaves, green, brown, red and purple, $1 per carton. Knud Nielsen, Evergreen, Ala. Clean Huckleberry Foliage, $2.50 per crate or bale; terms cash. T. E. Hoffmann, 424 Seneca St., Palo Alto, Calif. Green galas, 40c per 1,000. Leucothoe, standard size, $2.50 per 1,000. Mt. Mitchell Decorative Evergreen Co., Marion, N. C. HARDY PERNS. HARDY FERNS. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBiEK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $S per HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. mans, Newton, N. J. Geo. M. Em- HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, in bloom, from 25c to $3 each. Small plants, 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. lily of the valley. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giv- ing the best results all year round, $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best valley at moderate prices, $14 for 1,000; $7.50 for 500; $4 for 250. H. W. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Chrysanthemums, cyclamens, begonias, prim- ulus, cinerarias. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washing- ton, New Jersey. UMBRELLA plants, strong 3 to 5-inch pots, $10 to $25 pet 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-ln., 6-7 leaves, 22 ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-In., pots, 24 ins. high, 26-ln. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pieraon, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Phoenix Canariensls, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, IS .$ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 . . 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30.. . . 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34.. . . 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 . 3.00 8-incb tubs, 6 to 7, 38 . 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 . 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 58 to 64.. . 7.50 PRIMULA OBCON1CA, Millet's Giant, fre» flowering fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primroses, Chinese, Forbesi, Malacoides, ob- conica alba,- rosea, Ruby, $2 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware,. Ohio. Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Each. $ 0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.25 3.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, IS to 20.... 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5% ft. 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6y 3 ft. PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 4-inch pots, nicely characterized $ 0.50 7-inch pots, 22 ins. high, 30 to 32-in. spread 2.00 7-inch pots, 26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 8-tnch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens $5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot $ 1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants in a 'tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE. ILL. PEONIES. Peonies. We are booking orders now. We will fill them Sept. 1st. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York. FRENCH PEONIES can be shipped with celerity and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogues free. Dessert, PEONY SPECIAL- IST, Chenonceaux (T. & L.), France. Peonies. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. PETUNIAS. PETUNIAS', double mixed, 2-inch, $3 per 100; single, 3-inch, $4 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. True type, all top cuttings, 2%-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $7 per 100. Booked orders in advance for summer delivery. ER- NEST ROBER. Wilmette. 111. Poinsettias for Christmas pans, strong, healthy, well rooted, 2%-inch pots, plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati. Ohio. Poinsettias, true type, large bract kind, 2%- inch paper pots, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Poinsettias, the stock that will suit, 2y>-inch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias, 2%-inch pots, $5 per 100. Jos. Chontos, 1314 5th Ave., McKeesport Pa. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA RONSDORFER HY BRIDS, grandiflora, separate colors or mixed 2-inch, 2Vic. Gigantea, 5 separate colors or mixed. 2-inch, 2Vac. Chinensis, separate colors or mixed, 2-inch, 2^c. Malacoides, lavender pink and white, 2-inch, 2%c. Cash. TOLEDO GREENHOUSES, 2839 Chestnut St., Toledo, Ohio. Primula obconica grandiflora and Gig.; Pri- mula Malacoides. transplanted seedlings ready to pot, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for price's. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you "want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-ineh 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS.. 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. GRAFTED ROSES— VERY FINE. Killarney, White Killarney, 3-inch $10.00 Killarney Brilliant, 3-inch 10.00 BENCH PLANTS, 150 Aaron Ward, grafted, one-year $5.00 650 Milady, grafted, one-year 5.00 300 Killarney, grafted, two-year 4.50 GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILLINOIS'. Winter flowering roses, 3% and 4-inch pots. Ophelia, Francis Scott Key, Mme. Edmond Ros- tand and Crimson Queen, $20 per 100. Mrs. George Shawyer, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Prince E. C. d'Arenberg, Lady Hillingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney Queen, Richmond, White Killarney, $15 per 100. All of the above are grafted plants, with the exception of Fran- cis Scott Key, Mme. Edmond Rostand and Sun- burst — which are own root stock. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Surplus stock of Pink and White Killarney, 2J4-inch, at $30 per 1,000. Mrs. George Shaw- yer, 3-ineh, at $40 per 1,000. L. B. Codding- ton, Murray Hill, N. J. Rose plants, grafted and own root. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue'. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS, Kaiserin, My Maryland and other varieties, 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; own root. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. English roses at German prices. Bees, Ltd., 1075 Mill Street, Liverpool, England. Roses. Geo.. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. SEEDS. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy seeds. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue'. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons. Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Pansy seed, giant, finest mixture, 1 pkt., 5,000 seeds, $1; V* o%., $2; oz., $4. E. B. Jennings, Box 254, Southport, Conn. Seeds, sweet peas ; Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & S'ons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 96 The American Florist. July 31, SEEDS. Seeds, Specialists: repper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George K. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seed, garden, vegetable and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, Bweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son. Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore. Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857. Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Pansy seed, giant flowering, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. SMILAX. SM1LAX PLANTS, 2-inch pots, 52 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine', Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success. Three W's, D. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1.000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl. $2.25 peT 100: $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive. Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. CELERY PLANTS: Golden Self-Blanching (French strain), Giant Pascal, White Plume and Winter Queen, fine plants, ready for field, $1.50 per 1,000; $1 in 10,000 lots. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato, lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by express, 75c per 500; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over. 85c per 1,000; 100.000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Viiu-ent. Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VERBENAS. VERBENAS, transplanted. $1 per 100; $S per 1.000; 2 1 />-inch. $2.50 per 100. ERNEST RO- BER, Wilmette, 111. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER &. SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VINES, 4-inch, strong, $12.50 per 100; 3-incb. $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA. 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter. Mouticello. Iowa. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3.00J for $1. postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, III. GLASS, PUTTY, ETC. Glass, large stock, good prices. Sharp, Part- ridge & Co.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Superior quality and right price. Baur Window Glass Co.. Eaton. Ind. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish. Aquariums and Globes. The -T. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago, 111. Greenhouse construction. Save 10% to 20% on your greenhouse. Willens Construction Co., 1527 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blaekhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse' construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Estimate on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st and Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufactur- ing Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Greenhouse lumber, hot-bed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, O. Building matetial, pecky cypress, drop sid- ing, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1560 Kingsbury St., Chicago. INSECTICIDES. Apbine, $1 per qt. ; $2-50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. S'caline, 75c per qt. ; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt.; $4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine'. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul. Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago. Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid— NICO-FUME— Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, - fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. , MISCELLANEOUS. Raffia imported by us direct from Madagas- car, West Africa. Regular, 10 lbs., 17c per lb.; 25 lbs., 15c per lb.; 100 lbs., 12V 2 c per lb.; bale', 10M>c per lb. Florists' Special, 10 lbs., 19c per lb,; 25 lbs., 17c per lb.; 100 lbs., 13%c per lb.; bale, llM»c per lb. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.» Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnatian Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists* supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans" Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evaus Co.. Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Galvanized Wire Stakes, 3 ft., No. 9 wire, $6.40 per 1,000; 3y 2 ft., No. 9 wire, $7.50; 4 ft.. No. 9 wire, $8.50; 5 ft.. No. 8 wire, $12.85; G ft., No. 8 wire, $15.50. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Best stock catalog for nurserymen, 80 pages, 6x9-in. Gillies Litho. & Printing Co., Inc., Rochester, N. Y. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset. flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. Tbe Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans. Hil- finger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Pots. Hews' standard. A. H. He"ws & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy„ Detroit, Mich. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co., 10 Sherwin Block, Elgin, 111. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500. $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., i.leveland, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis About It. 1915- The American Florist. 97 ACTUAL RESULTS == NOT PROMISES Kroeschell Replaces Three Cast Iron Boilers. We do not have to fire our boiler as often as our brother florists who are using dif- ferent makes. The Kroeschell has replaced three cast iron sectional boilers, and it certainly has given entire satisfaction. » It only takes a few words to express the good quality of your boilers and they are as follows: "Of all firms handling boilers and advertising them truthfully, the party buying a boiler would have to get the Kroeschell, as you are certainly advertising noth- ing but the facts." (Signed) ALEXANDER A. LAUB. July 18. 1913. New Hamburg. N. Y. Kroeschell Replaces Two Cast Iron Boilers. The Marysville Floral Co., of Marysville. 0., installed a No. 4 Kroeschell Boiler in 1905. Previous to this time they used cast iron boilers. The following letter speaks for itself: "Has the Kroeschell given entire satisfaction? Yes! We had two cast iron boilers, but yours proved by far the best. Your boiler has already outlasted the two cast iron boilers by five years. and all the expense that we have been put to was a smoke dome." (Signed) MARYSVILLE FLORAL CO. July 21. 1913, Marysville, 0. Get the Kroeschell First. Several years ago Mr. Ponting corresponded with us in regard to the Kroeschell Hot Water Boiler, but was persuaded to install two sectional cast iron boilers which were claimed to be superior to the Kroeschell. In the" meantime we placed a number of Kroeschell Boilers In the immediate vicinity of Mr. Ponting, and he could not help but notice their great efficiency, and last year, while at the convention, he placed his order for his first Kroeschell. The following letter speaks for itself: "We like the Kroeschell Boiler very much. It gives entire satisfaction, and it is so easy to fire. I will trade you the two cast iron sectional boilers for another like the Kroeschell I have." July 16, 1913. Cleveland. Ohio. (Signed) FRED PONTING. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Buy Direct— Factory to user prices. 452 W.Erie St., Chicago, 111. Los Angeles. Chas. Winsel, seedsman and nursery- man reports business at the store a little dull. At the nursery at Monte- bello he is digging- large quantities of freesia bulbs. Considerable time and attention is being paid to the bud- ding of rose novelties. He is not go- ing into "the newer varieties very strong, as his patrons are constantly demanding the older standard sorts, of which he has large quantities. Mr. Winsel is a strong advocate of the paper pot for tomato and pepper plants, many- perennials, roses and de- ciduous trees. By using the six-inch paper pot he is selling rose bushes throughout the summer, thus dispos- ing of many bushes that otherwise he would have to hold over, and at the same time furnishing his customers with the goods when they waiV. them. The majority of the local trade are preparing to take their vacation early in August at San Francisco, where they can attend the conventions of the Pacific Coast Association of Nursery- men, California Association of Nursery- men, American Rose Society, Society of American Florists and the Ameri- can Association of Park Superintend- ents. The conventions begin August 12 and follow in order named to Au- gust 20. September 1-3 is the conven- tion of the American Pomological So- ciety. By taking their vacations at this time they can see the exposition and attend all conventions. Edwin Lonsdale, who has been con- fined to his bed in a Los Angeles sani- tarium, is improving, but slowly. The color is coming back to his face and he feels that the time will soon come when he will be able to again take' up his duties at the Lompoc seed farm. Members of the trade call on him at intervals and keep up his good cheer. Miss Rohr, the florist, reports that owing to the summer season, with so many of her patrons on vacations, business with the clubs and orders for social events are rather slow, but that funeral and lodge orders keep her busy all the while. Her out of town business is comparatively good. G. E. Elster, of Armstrong Nur- series, Ontario, Calif., was a visi- tor this week, calling on his old friends here and transacting business for his firm. He seems ver- well sat- isfied with his new position, which spells success for him and more busi- ness for the company. 1866-1915 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showiog special desigos for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27. '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized WireKose Stakes.— Write forprices before ordering elsewhere. Prompl shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. A. HERRMANN, Capt Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 Fast 34th St. NEW YORK REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. The Child-Southard Company of West Washington street is making a great success with its patent paper pots. Several of the most prominent seedsmen and nurserymen in this lo- " \JT_TL_r. Six Glass Cutters in One "RED DEVIL" No. 5 will cut oyer 5000 feet of greenhouse glass or any other kind. Five extra hand honed wheels in handle. Sample mailed for 20c. Booklet free. SMITH fi HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 170 Chambers St., New York City Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.... See Our Catalogue. l^waTer GIBLIN & CO., UUca, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. MONINGER COMPANY, CHICAGO CINCINNATI NEW TOM SJ2 Blamhawk St. Union Central Life Bid;. Mirbrklge Bide Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing 98 The American Florist. July j/, LIQUID =li 4056 Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 H-Ib. can 50 MM NICO-FUME » PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Yoxxi* Dealer lio^* tl*e«s*e Priees Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the class in driviog. Galvan- ized and will doc rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poir Is patented. No others like j It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from os. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREEB,I 714 Cheitnat Street^ FhiUdtlphift. A STIC A yeenHoasei USE IT HOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastics is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken class easily removed without breaking of other class, as occurs with hard putty Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. cality have given them a thorough trial and pronounce them excellent. Mr. Molier, auditor for the Fancher Creek Nurseries, of Fresno, has been spending 1 much time with the Roeding & Wood Nursery Co., auditing their books, closing up the past season and preparing for the fall and winter campaign. Paul G. Staiger, who has taken over the business of Staiger and Mundwiler, is making improvements both at the office and salesyard, on West Wash- ington street, Los Angeles, and at the nursery at Lomita, Calif. HAL S. KEUOKEBEEQ. Danville Florists' Club. About 50 persons, including mem- bers of the Danville Florists' Club, their families and friends, attended one of the most enjoyable outings in its history, July 15, at Homer park. Games and the varied amusements of the park furnished diversion, and with boating, swimming and dancing the crowd spent a long happy day. At the picnic dinner fried chicken predomi- nated, reinforced with all the regular "trimmins," and when the supper ta- bles were spread another supply of good things were brought forth. The automobile trip back to the city by moonlight was one of the pleasant fea- tures of a delightful day. H. C. T. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Aak Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUtP- ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES Battle Creek, Mich.— The founda- tion of a new greenhouse, being erected by S. W. Coggan, was washed out in a severe storm July 7, causing the en- tire house to collapse. As there is no insurance covering an accident of this nature, there is a total loss. 3fcq*JttiAec££cida Jfat? The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon. $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle Gallon, $3.00. worms. Quart, $1.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock:, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75C. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If you cannot obtain our products from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. i. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebfl, President. Treasurer. Mention the American Florist when writing J9 J 5- The American Florist. 99 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging. Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Poa s, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hoar's notice crate: 2000 1H-In.. erate, $6.00 19002 " 4.88 320 5 190021* " 5.25 210 5/. 1500 2H " 6.00 144 6 WOO 3 " 5.00 120 7 800 3H " 5.80 60 8 908 4 4.50 Price Der 456 4H-in., crate, $5.24 4.51 3.78 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, *$$*?<££■ August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Lone Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots. Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Hangers For aale by Wholesale Seedamen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. i. KRAMER & SON. Cedar Rapids, la Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Rep. Detroit, Mich. 490 Howard St. Mention the American Florist when writing RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. Mention the American Florist when writing east RED that you will be proud to bare on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All foods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn t that worth considering:? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. Z ANES VILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St. Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Cedar Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 8 in. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle, Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Hants, Boibs and Supplies, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, s^Whilldin Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. 7WF The Haeger Potteries 41 O^i W make flower pots that grow the j ! -v ij best plants and bring the best i-l^FXA trade. Also the latest creations ^••■■^■a"*** in glazed ware for every use. m No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, \\\.J Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGS RUNS OF CATALOGUES OCR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICKS. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vanghan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard FlowerPots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing The Clipper T^re are that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipperwtll drive them all out. Your dealer should have them — if he has not, drop us a line, and we wiii send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111, 100 The American Florist. July 31, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The Ill Alpha Floral Co 79 American Spawn Co. 90 Amlins E C Co 73 Anderson S A 79 Aneermueller G H.. 75 Aphine Mfg Co 98 Archias Floral Co... 82 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 78 Ascbmann Godfrey. . 91 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 77 Barnard WW Co... 85 Bassett&Washburn. 68 Baumer AugR.' 79 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 78 Bees, Ltd 91 Begerow's 80 BergerBros 74 BerningH G 75 Blackistone Z U. . .81 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 83 Boland J B Co 79 BolgianoJ&Sons.... 86 Bragg Ross 79 Bramley & Son 82 Braslan Seed Grow ers Co 84 Breitmeyer'sJSons. . 80 Bruns HN 8t B runnings 86 Bryan Alonzo j 91 Bucb binder Bros 97 BuckbeeH W 82 BudlongJ A 71 Burpee W A & Co.. 87 Caldwell the Woods man Co 78 California Florists... 82 Camp Conduit Co. 100 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 70 Chicago House Wrecking Co III Chicago & North Western Ry (4 Chontos Jos 83 oiark K H Seed Co.. 87 Clarke's Sons D 81 Clay & Son 98 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 81 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 99 Conard & Jones Co.. 89 Cooke Geo H 79 Cowee W J 100 Coy H C Seed Co.... 85 Craig Robt Co 92 Cunningham Jos H.. 9i DardsChas 80 Davis FranklinNurs Co 89 Denton Floral Co... 82 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 99 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV DornerF&Sons Co. 92 Dreer HA 98 99 Duerr Chas A 82 Duluth Floral Co.... 82 DunlopJohnH 81 Eagle Wire Works. .IV Edwards Fold Box. .1C0 Emmans Geo M 91 Erne & Klingel 73 Evans Co The J A...1U0 EyresH G 81 Fish Henry Seed Co. 86 Florists' Hail Assn.. 100 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 77 Ford William P 76 Pranzen F 9L Frauenfelder C 79 freeman Mrs J B.... 82 Freres Bremond 85 FreyCH 8> Frey & Frey 81 Friedman 79 Froment H E 77 Frost Chas 87 Furrow & Co 82 Galvin Thos F .. ..81 Garland Mfg Co Ill Gasser J M Co 81 Giblin & Co Gillies Litho Co ... Godineau R & M... tiorham & Limpus. Graham A & Son... Grand Rapids Floral Co Grasselli Chemical Co GudeBros Guttman & Raynor (Inc) Haeger Potteries The Hardesty & Co Hariey Pottery Co.. Hart George B Haven Seed Co The Heacock Jos Co Heinl John G & Son Henderson A&Co.. Henderson Lewis . . Herr Albert M Herrmann A Hess & Swoboda .>. . Hews A H&Co Hilfinger Bros HillDNurs Co HoerberBros Hollywood Gardens. Holm & Olson Holton & Hunkel Co Home Cor School.... Horticultural Ptg Co The Hurff Edgar F Ickes-Braun Mill Co. Igoe Bros Isbell S M & Co.... lacksoo & Perkins... Jennings E B Johnston & Co T J... Jones Percy Joy Floral Co Kasting WFCo ... Keller Geo & Sons.. Keller Sons J B Kelway & Son Kennicott Bros Co. Ky Tobacco Pro Co. Kerr RC Floral Co. Kervan Co The Kessler Wm King Construct Co. . Kohr A F . Kramer I N &Son... Kroeschell Bros Co . . Kruchten John Kuehn C A Kuhl Geo A Kyle & Foerster . LaCrosse Floral Co . Lager & Hurrell Landreth Seed Co.. LangFlo& Nur Co.. Lange A Leborius J J Leedle Floral Co .... Lockland Lum Co... London Flower Sbp. LovettJT McCallum Co McConnell Alex McHutchison & Co.. McNeff-Swenson Co Mann Otto Matthews the Flo'st MatthewsonJE May &Co LL Meconi Paul Memphis Flo Shop. . Metairie Ridge Nurs . Mette Henry Miller & Musser Moninger J C Co.... Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd Moore. Hentz & Nash Morehead Mfg Co.. Mt Mitchell Deco- rative E'green Co.. Murray Samuel Myers Florist...... Nat Flo B of Trade Newell A N Y Cut Flower Ex Nicotine Mfg Co Nielsen Knud Niessen Leo Co . 97 . 89 . 87 . 97 . 79 . 82 Wired Toothpicks 10.00011.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Northwestern Wire Works 100 Ostertag Bros ... .81 Palmer W J & Son . 80 Park Floral Co 80 Peacock Dahlia Farms 83 Pedrick G R&Son.. 87 Peterson Nursery... 89 Peters & Reed Pot* . 99 Phillips Bros 82 Pierce FO Co....... 93 Pierson F R Co. ... I Pierson A N (Inc). . 92 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 84 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 82. Pillsbury 1 L 1C0 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 74 Podesta&Baldoccbi. 81 Poehlmaun Bros O 66 67 Pollwortb C C Co... 75 Portland Flo Shop.. 82 Pyfer A T & Co. ... 71 Kaedlein Basket Co. 72 Randall A L Co 73 Randolph & Mc- Clements 79 Rawlings Elmer.. .91 Ready Reference.. . 93 Reed & Keller 100 Regan Ptg House . . 99 Reid Edw 74 Reinberg Geo 73 Reinberg Peter.... 69 91 Retail Florists Co The 73 Reuter&Son SJ.... 79 Rice Bros 75 Robinson J C Seed Co 87 RockWmLFlwrCo. 82 Rohnert Waldo 87 Routzahn Seed Co . . 86 Rusch G&Co 75 Rye George 82 St. Louis Seed Co... 86 Schiller, the Florist.. 12 Schillo Adam LumberCo IV Schlatter W & Son.. 100 SchlingMax 80 SchwakeChas & Co. 76 Sefton Mfg Co 78 Sharp Partridge & Co 97 Sheridan Walter F.. 77 Siebrecht George C. 77 Simmons & Son 82 Situation & Wants... 63 SkidelskySS&Co.. . I SmallJH&Sons.... 79 Smith AW &Co.... 81 SmithED&Co 91 Smith & Fetters Co.. 79 Smith & Hemenway . 97 Smith Henrv 82 Smith Wm CFlo Co 75 Smith W&T Co. . I South Park Floral Co II Storrs & Harrison... 8^ StumppGEM 81 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... Ill Swayne William 90 Syracuse Pot'ry Co.. 99 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Thorburn J M & Co. 86 Tonner O A 69 TottyChasH 9! Traendly&Schenck. 77 United Cut Flwr Co 77 Vaughan AL&Co . 72 Vaughan's Seed Stn i e I III 64 83 92 99 Vick'sSonsJ 87 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WaiteFW 100 WalkerFCo 79 Wallace FO.. . IV Weiland M 81 WeilanH & Riser, . 73 Welch Patrick 74 Western Seen 6t Irrigation Co ... . 8t Whilldin Pottery Co. 99 Whitted Floral Co . 79 Wietor Bros 70 73 WillensConsCo.... 98 Wittbold GCo 79 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Golden bo r . 82 Wood Bros 91 Yokohama Nurs Co S7 Young A L & Co.. . 77 Young Jobn&Co 76 Young & Nugent. . 79 Zech & Mann 73 Ziska Jos 7j Zvolanek Anton C- 85 Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting: your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO , Cleveland, O. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers In Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing KING The name that assures ' 'the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y; I A y v. ~ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J N /- f'i 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. 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Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For (oil particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. j. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, America is "the Prow of the Ilesseli there may be more comfort Rmidships, but u/e are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 7, 1915. No. 1418 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov, 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. PUBLISHED EVEET SATUBDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, "United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs — Patbick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRoeie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Easting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco, Calif., August 17-19, 1915. THE SAN FRANCISCO Convention Number — OF— The American Florist Will Go To Press NEXT WEEK Send Your Copy Now American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Canadian Horticultural Association. Eighteenth Annual Convention, London, Out.. August 3-5, 19 1 5. The Opening: Session. The eighteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association was well attended, over 100 members representing nearly all parts of Canada being in attendance when the body convened in Hymans' hall, Tues- day afternoon, August 3. The meet- ing was called to order by the local chairman, E. B. Hamilton, who introduced Mayor Stevenson. This gentleman extended to the visitors a most hearty welcome to the city of London, and during the course of his remarks, displayed a comprehensive knowledge of matters horticultural. F. Adams, of Toronto, replied to the mayor's welcome, bringing his remarks to a patriotic close that caused the hall to ring with cheer after cheer. The address of the president, H. B. Cowan, Peterboro. Ont., followed, and his review of the activities of the as- sociation during the year was received with enthusiasm and was followed by a discussion. The secretary-treasurer of the organization, Julius Luck, Mon- treal, Que., presented his reports which showed the association to be in a flourishing condition, with a substantial increase in membership since the annual report of a year previous. The tariff committee, through its chairman, J. Connon, Hamilton, Ont., made its report, dealing chiefly with the British embargo against Belgian plants, and ways and means to relieve the imped- iment. A paper on "Fertilizers," by Prof. R. Harcourt, Guelph, Ont., was one of the interesting features of the session and called forth many ques- tions. Following the announcements, at the close of the session the members found autos in waiting, and were escorted to the J. Gammage & Sons' conserva- tories, being splendidly entertained as the guests of that firm. The committee in charge of the pro- gramme is credited with the arrange- ment of one of the most interesting collections of papers and discussions in the history of the association, the range of subjects being not alone varied, but of much educational value. Among the papers and lectures listened to during the convention were the fol- lowing : "The Cost of Producing Flor- ists' Stock", by A. L. C. O'Brien, To- ronto, Ont.; "Irrigation", by Prof. T. G. Bunting of McDonald College; "Insects and Pests that Affect Rose Stock", by W. A. Ross, Dominion En- tomological Laboratory, Vineland, Ont.; "Perennials", by W. J. Potter, Toron- to, Ont.; "Orchids", by W. J. Jones, Dale Estate, Brampton, Ont. Wednesday afternoon was set aside for the entertainment of the visiting members, the programme including a trolley trip to Port Stanley over the new electrified road; a baseball °ame scheduled between London and Canada, followed by luncheon at the Casino at G p. m., and the return trip to the city on a special car later in the evening. Thursday afternoon the programme was given over to auto trips to the camp grounds, points of interest in the city, Springbank park and the greenhouses of Fred Dicks. The annual banquet of the associa- tion which was held at the City hotel, Thursday evening was a delightful affair, and brought to a close one of the most successful and most thor- oughly enjoyed gatherings in the his- tory of the organization. The trade exhibit section was a suc- cessful feature of the meeting, a large number of exhibits being arranged by firms in both Canada and the United States, and all of the displays proved interesting. President Cowan's Address. To the Members and Friends of our Association : A year ago our association convened in the city of Toronto for its seven- teenth annual convention under most trying circumstances. The fearful war, which has since ravaged Europe and affected so many other countries and peoples, had just been declared. A tendency towards panic was evident in business circles. Business conditions 102 The American Florist. Aug. 7, were upset. No one deemed able to intelligently estimate what the next few months or year might bring; forth. Today we gather for our eighteenth annual convention under much more auspicious circumstances. In the in- terval, a year fraught with many of the most momentous events in thy world's history has passed. While the war which has been and is still being fought has been the most frightful the world has ever known, and while it has had consequences of far reaching importance, it has left us on the whole comparatively little affected. There are those among us who have friends and relatives at the front and some maybe who have lost dear ones — and to all such our hearts go out in deepest sympathy — nevertheless, life in Canada has continued largely on normal lines and business conditions have not been affected to anything like the extent that it was first expected would be the case. As we look back over the year we realize that we have much to be grate- ful for. While some of us may not approve of war as the best means of settling international difficulties, the nations as yet have not adopted any other method. This being the ease we have much for which we can give heartfelt thanks. Our enemies, in spite of their long years of preparation, have failed in their effort to over-run France, to seize Calais and thus to dominate the English Channel and to crush Russia. The people of Great Britain, although almost totally unprepared for war, have rallied heroically and have counted no sacrifice too great to make for the cause which all have at heart. Thus, while no one can determine how soon the issue may be decided, we look with calm confidence for a successful outcome for the allies in the war that is now raging. May we not learn a lesson out of what has happened during the past few months. Because the business in which we are engaged is looked on by many as pertaining to luxuries rather than to the necessities of life, it was natural to expect that it would be among the first to feel the effect of the war and the last to recover there- from. At the outset, therefore, it was natural to expect that the winter's and spring's trade would be seriously affected and that possibly heavy losses would have to be sustained by many. So general was this feeling that some florists failed to prepare for the Christ- mas and New Years trade on the scale that subsequent events proved they would have been justified in doing. As we know trade on the whole has held up wonderfully. The Christmas and Easter seasons surpassed all expecta- tions. While there have been quiet periods, trade on the whole has held its own remarkably well. What falling off there has been in sales has been largely, if not entirely offset by the making of economies as well as by an increased effort for higher business efficiency. Today, in spite of the war, conditions of the trade on the whole are such as to not only prove en- couraging on the whole, but full of promise for the future. Let us there- fore take to heart the scriptural ad- monition to "Take no anxious thought for the morrow for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself." Let us anticipate good trade in the future — prepare for it. work for it and thus deserve it when it comes. Three important matters have oc- cupied the attention of your executive (luring the past year. At our last con- vention, a committee was appointed with authority to ask the government for a grant of $1,000 should a favor- able opportunity for the taking of such action present itself during the year. At that time it was not known how long the war might last. It was realized that should the war continue the government would have many calls upon its resources and that this condi- tion would have to be considered. In view of the fact that the government has found it necessary to impose new taxes as a means of raising revenue, your committee has not deemed the time favorable for the pressing of this matter and therefore, no action has been taken. It will be for you to de- cide whether or not this committee shall be continued. The establishment of a national plant register was given considerable attention at our last convention. A committee composed of H. J. Moore, James McKenna, and W. T. Macoun, was appointed to look into the matter further and report at this convention. This committee has been giving the matter its earnest consideration during' the past year and will have an import- ant report to present at this conven- tion. The chairman of the committe, H. J. Moore, has recognized the diffi- culties that naturally presented them- selves when the feasibility of estab- lishing a plant registry was considered. I trust that the report he will present on behalf of the committee will .show that many of these difficulties have been overcome. Within the past few months your executive has received an appeal to use its influence through the Dominion government on the Imperial govern- ment in Great Britain to have the trade restrictions with Belgium in the purchase of florists' stock removed. In this connection it has been pointed out that the people of Belgium are our allies, that the restriction on trade with that portion of Belgium now under the control of Germany are injuring peo- ple who are friendly to us as' well as many florists in the United States and Canada. It has been intimated that it should be possible to so regulate trade in florists' supplies that it would benefit not only the florists on this side of the Atlantic, but the florists of Belgium, without indirectly benefiting the enemy. Your executive has realized that the issue thus raised is an im- portant one which could not be lightly dismissed. Before, however, venturing to discuss the proposal with our government authorities, it was felt wise to consult the Danish consul at Ottawa. In this way it was hoped to ascertain if the Belgium government would be favorable to the taking of such action. Correspondence has been conducted with Mr. Goor. the Danish consul. The replies received have been somewhat ambiguous, so much so in fact, that we have hesitated to take action and recently decided that as the time of our convention was approach- ing it would be advisable to defer ac- tion until this convention should have an opportunity to pass upon the points that have been raised. As this matter is one which pertains to the activities of the tariff committee it will be laid before you in connection with the re- port of that committee. The corres- pondence that has taken place will be open for your consideration. An earnest effort has been made to provide a programme for this conven- tion which would be helpful to the members of our association. Whether or not this effort will prove successful will depend entirely upon the spirit with which we enter upon its considera- tion and join in the discussions which we trust will take -place. Able speakers will take part. Past experience has shown, however, that the discussions which follow, even the most carefully prepared papers are of more benefit than the addresses themselves. There are many in attendance at this con- vention who are able to give much helpful information drawn from their own practical experience. We hope therefore, that all will join heartily '.i the discussions in order that the great- est good for all may thus be derived. One point especially deserves special mention. At past conventions discus- sions have been held concerning the feasibility of introducing cost finding- methods in connection with the florist business. These methods have proved very helpful and even the salvation of many other business enterprises. They should prove equally beneficial in the florist trade. Year by year competition grows keener. Year by year also, the inefficient are crowded down into sub- ordinate positions in the commercial and business world until they become the employes and assistants of those better equipped to direct and control industrial enterprises. . The man who conducts his business by guess work will sooner or later go to the wall. A proper cost finding system enables the up-to-date business man to know where he stands at all times. An expert is to address us on this subject at this convention, and it is to be hoped that great good for the trade will result from this address. Again we have reason to be thank- ful for the special Providence which seems to watch over the past presi- dents of this association. During the seventeen full years that this associa- tion has been organized it has had six- teen different men occupy the presi- dential chair. All sixteen are living and in 'good health. A considerable number are present with us at this convention. This is a record that is unique among associations of this character. Our London hosts have extended to us a hearty welcome. They have pre- pared for us right royally. They ex- pect us to enjoy- ourselves to the full throughout our stay in their beautiful city. Let us, therefore, arise to the occasion and not only join freely in the discussions, but in the social fea- tures as well. We receive the most benefit ourselves, when we give the most freely unto others. Let us keep this thought before us and thus help to make this, - the eighteenth annual convention of our association, such a success that we will long look back to it with pleasure as one of the best conventions which our annals record. Secretary-Treasurer's Report. It gives me great pleasure to report a substantial increase of membership in our association. The deadlock of that number, 102, of many years' standing, has at last been broken, so that our membership today stands at 113. It remained for Toronto to do it and this is not the only record Toronto has broken. They also have set a record for the way the association was entertained at the convention. It would be useless to cite names, for one and all, they worked with a will, to make it the splendid success it proved to be, and the everlasting pleasant memories the delegates car- ried away with them. 1915. The American Florist. 103 WINDOW DISPLAY, HOLLYWOOD GARDENS, SEATTLE, WASH. The executive committee met here in London, April 10, arranged for this meeting and compiled this programme which I believe the most instructive yet. You will see that all appointed committees are listed to give complete reports. The papers will be read by the authors themselves, which always makes them more valuable in discus- sing them. The subjects are well chosen and up to date. Now I desire to say a few words about the membership. This is our third annual meeting in succession in what we call west, and consequently nearly the whole of the membership is made up from the west, Toronto and surroundings. Quebec seems to have dropped to indifference, with Montreal included. There are more members in Toronto now than in all the rest of Canada. The membership would be greatly increased if each member annually would bring in a new member until the thousand mark is reached. The field is large enough, and I recommend that those members whp bring in the largest number be honored for it in some way. Treasurer's Report. Receipts during the year $230.65 Expenditures 21S.6S Julius Luck. Sec'y-Treas. Fokest City, Ia — The Hill City Greenhouses have been sold to J. H. Rine and his son, H. B. Rine, of Hum- boldt, Ia. Fairmont, Minn.— John McCullough is building three greenhouses, each 25x 125 feet. They will be completed and stocked by September 1. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Kobt. Kilt. Philadelphia. Pa. Daily Floral Tribute at Busch Tomb. In the little rustic chapel which was erected more than a year ago over the grave of Adolphus Busch in Belle- fontaine cemetery, St. Louis, Mo., members of the family of the million- aire brewer are keeping a continually fresh supply of cut blooms and pot plants, which not only cover the grave, but bank the floor and walls of the building. At present the grave is banked with lilies, American Beauties and other roses, lily of the valley, vari- ous cut flowers and numerous pot plants. A mat of growing English ivy covers the grave itself, while the rest of the floor of the chapel is strewn with small cedar branches. The walls of the structure are lined with beech leaves, treated in a way which will preserve their crispness indefinitely. Here and there in this covering bou- quets of cut flowers are fastened. Flowers have been sent to adorn this unique mausoleum nearly every day since it wasj built. In severe weather the flowers and plants are kept from freezing by oil and carbon heaters. Window of Hollywood Gardens, Seattle. During the Shriners' convention at Seattle, Wash., the merchants of that city honored them by the arrangement of special window displays. The ac- companying illustration shows one of the most attractive of these, that of the Hollywood Gardens, florists, who arranged a natural display that was admired by all beholders. A shallow tank, 10 by 10 feet, was placed in the window, and in this a brood of yellow ducklings disported themselves in the water. At the rear of the tank was a little birch bark tree house, thatched with straw, with a gang-plank of birch leading down to the water. A portion of the front of the tank was screened off with wires and in this section was a beautiful showing of delicately tinted water lilies. The sides of the tank were concealed by moss, which also covered the balance of the floor space of the window. Tall palms graced the back- ground and in one corner, beneath a spreading bough, was swung a camp kettle over a fire of sticks. English ivy was trained to form a border for the window and golden lilies nodded from the corners, while overhead a tropical creeper swung in the breeze in striking contrast to the native plants below. The other windows of this firm were filled with an excellent display of cut flowers, the famous Washington rose and the gorgeous dahlia predom- inating. W. B. Stoddard. Evansville, ind. — George H. Black- mann and family are visiting New York and Atlantic City. Newton, Mass. — JohnC. Clarke has sold his greenhouse business to H. W. Cotton, Center street florist. Burlinoton, Wis. — The 'Burlington Floral Co. are making improvements at its range on Wilmot avenue. Seattle, Wash. — The Orpheum Floral Co. has been incorporated by D. A. Fetta and F. T. Rosaia; capital stock, $3,000. 104 The American Florist. Aug. 7, PLANT NOTES. Alternantheras. The propagating bed will not be full at this season, and it is one of the best times to procure a stock of that splendid carpet bedding plant, the Alternanthera paronychiodides major. This plant simply refuses to grow during the winter, and it is al- most impossible to procure cuttings until late, with the result that the plants are necessarily small. Any amount of cuttings can be procured now and they can be easily rooted either in flats of soil or in the propa- gating bed. When the cuttings are inserted give them a good watering and keep them shady for two or three weeks, and they will all root. They can then be placed in flats about one inch apart and placed in a frame outside or in the greenhouse. They can be wintered in a warm dry house on a shelf near the glass, and potted in April, and will make fine plants. The other varieties are much more vigorous and will thrive in a lower temperature. A few old plants can be lifted and propagated in the spring in the usual manner. Mignonette. The plants of mignonette from seed sown in July will have to be placed in their winter quarters in the bench in September. If extra large and long spikes, that are always so much ad- mired, are wanted, the soil will have to be very rich. To ordinary com- post (that is, two-thirds loam and one-third manure), add about as much manure again, making the soil about half and half. The plants should be set about 12 inches apart. Water only around the plant until the roots begin to spread in the soil. Keep the soil free from weeds, well scratched over and loose, that it may not be- come sour. The tops should be pinched off until six or eight branches have been formed. The cabbage worm will soon make its appearance un- less this has been guarded against, and if a leaf is found eaten hunt for them at once. When they first make their appearance they are only about a quarter of an inch long. They are green, just the color of the foliage, but have a velvety appear- ance, and are generally found on the midrib of the leaf or on the stem. Hand picking is the only remedy, and it takes sharp eyes to find them, but they must be gotten rid of or they will soon ruin the plants. Heaths. During the hot weather the ericas will demand considerable attention. The plants should be plunged in the coolest location possible, yet where they will get the full sunlight. The pots are full of the very fine roots and if these once get dry the tender roots will burn. There is no plant the florist grows that demands closer watching and more careful watering than the heaths. They are so hard wooded that they do not show neglect as quickly as the softer wooded plants, but if they get once fully dried it means absolute disaster with no flowers the succeeding year. The grower well posted in the cul- ture of these plants can ' tell at a glance when they should be watered and never neglects them. If the plants are growing unshapely they should be pinched back, so that the form will be kept. The plants that are in small pots will need repot- ting in September; a fine loam with but little fibre and with no manure is to be preferred for these plants, for their fine roots do not like ,m coarse soil, and manure of all kinds should be omitted from the soil in which they are grown. Genistas. The genistas should be potted by September 1 in the. pots in which they are to bloom, and a few days before potting should be trimmed into shape. It is a good plan with all soft wooded plants when growing rapidly not to cut at the top the same time the roots are disturbed, so it is better to do the pinching back before the shifting is done, and then not again until the plants are beginning to grow in the new soil, plainly show- ing that root action has again be- gun after being disturbed. The plants that are being grown in . pre- scribed shapes should be kept tied to the form, and as soon as established in the new soil, pinched back. They will stand considerable hard cutting back for some time yet, for the bloom- ing shoots do not set until well into the winter. Keep the plants in as cool quarters as possible until the first of the year, when if a few plants are wanted early they can be brought into warmer locations but these plants are cool growing subjects and do not like any great amount of heat. Violets. It will soon be September and time to house the plants of the double varieties of violets that are grown in the field, the more successful growers being of the opinion that the plants should be under glass before the season of heavy dews. In preparing the beds have plenty of old leaves; it is not necessary that they be rotted; in fact, leaves gathered last fall are to be preferred, for they will generate a little heat in the soil and the violet plants seem to grow and push their roots into half-rotted leaves better than in leaf mold that is finely decomposed. A layer of three inches of leaves in the bottom of the bed will prove of great ad- vantage in violet culture. Whatever manure is used should be thoroughly rotted. The violet will not root into fresh manure at all. An old gar- dener, who , was very successful in violet culture, once told us how he prepared his frames. They were made in a similar manner to hotbeds, only instead of manure a foot of leaves was placed at the bottom and eight or ten inches of soil placed on them. The leaves will furnish a mild heat nearly all winter and greatly assist in keeping the frames warm. We tried that method the following fall and thinking that the leaves would not furnish nutriment enough we incor- porated a good quantity of half-rotted manure in the soil, the manure still being more or less lumpy. The vio- HAIL DAMAGE AT MANAWA GREENHOUSES OF J. F. WILCOX & SONS, INC , COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. Three Houses. Each 60x1,000 Feet, Suffered a Total Glass Loss, July 18, 1915. *9 Z 5- The American Florist. 105 GLADIOLUS EXHIBIT OF METZNER FLORAL CO., MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF., PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION. ALL SEEDLINGS. lets grew finely and produced an ex- cellent crop of large flowers. In the spring when we lifted the plants we found the roots had all gone into the leaves, there being no feeding roots in the soil, and in making their way through the loam had avoided all the manure, this still being in the lumps as when placed in the soil. In lifting the plants avoid allowing the roots to become dry; lift with a good clump of soil and do not keep the plants too long in the air, only lifting what can be handled expeditiously. Plant firmly, but avoid walking on the beds; water as soon as planted and water well, so that the soil will be firmed -around the plants. Shade for a few days until growth starts, and then give all the air and light possible. Stevla. All stopping of stevia should cease by the middle of August and the tall- growing varieties should be potted in their blooming pots, or if to be grown in a bench, planted out. The potting of these plants should be done careful- ly for the plant is very brittle where the branches break from the main stem, and are easily broken. ' The bet- ter way is to tie a piece of raffia around the plant, and if it is very large two or three pieces before mov- ing the plant. As soon as potted or benched place a stake in the center to keep the plant erect. Pot firmly, ramming the soil down hard with a stick or other tool. After potting, water thoroughly, and place in a shady place; the plants will wilt more or less and a light syringing will help them to recover from this, but do not keep the soil soaked, yet daily watering for those in pots will be required. As soon as the plants be- gin to grow remove all shade and the pots can be plunged again outside in a frame. The dwarf varieties will not require to be potted until early in Sep- tember if planted outside, but if grown in pots should be shifted in their blooming pots, generally 6-inch, before becoming badly pot-bound. Geranium Propagating. It is none too early to begin the propagation of geraniums, especially if it is doubtful about there being stock enough. Any plants that have become established and made a growth that will furnish a cutting will not be injured by the taking of the growing end, in fact, they will be benefited, for they will break more shoots for the September propaga- tion. Many growers in making the fall propagation, after trimming the cuttings, insert them in 2%-inch pots in soil, placing the pots on shelves near the glass. This is a very econ- omical way of handling the cuttings after cool weather has set in, but for summer propagation the bench of sand is to be preferred. In making the cuttings trim off all the foliage except the small leaves at the tip. Be sure that the sand is pounded down hard, so that it will retain all the water possible. In inserting the cutting use a small round stick as a dibble, making a hole just large enough in which to place the cutting. This will disturb the bed of sand much less than drawing a knife or other tool through it. After the cut- ting is placed in the sand, press the sand firmly and then water heavily, so that the sand will settle firmly around the cutting. The cuttings should then be shaded from the sun either by papers or by stretching cheese cloth over them. This will prevent wilting and evaporation. No further watering will be necessary, until the plants begin to root. One of the greatest mistakes made by grow- ers in the summer and fall propaga- tion of geraniums is the continual watering which will invariably cause damping off and rot. Never mind if the surface of the sand becomes dry, if it has been properly packed there will be . moisture enough below to cause them to root. If the cuttings wilt a slight syringing or placing wet papers over them will revive them. A good strike can' invariably be made by following this method. Washington.- D. C. — Wm. F. Gude is chairman of the citizens' committee of the Grand Army of the Republic, which meets in this city in September. 106 The American Florist. Aug. 7, T^ Fourth National Flower Show. W. F. Therkildson, chief of the pub- licity bureau, advises that plans for the Fourth National Flower Show to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., March 25- April 2, are fast taking tangible shape under the direction of the national flower show committee, consisting- of George Asmus, chairman; Adolph Far- enwald, vice-chairman; John Young, secretary; W. F. Kasting, treasurer; Chas. H. Tottv. W. N.- Rudd, Thomas Roland and W. P. Craig. A complete schedule of both plants and cut flowers will be issued in the near future. Section A will be devoted to flower- ing plants exhibited by private grow- ers. There will be nearly 50 exhibits in this section, for which prizes rang- ing from $15 to $50 will be awarded. Groups of flowering plants to occupy a space of 200 square feet, arranged for effect, will also be a feature of thjs division. The first prize in this class will be $150 for the best arrange- ment and $100 will be offered as a second prize. Palms and foliage plants exhibited by private growers will occupy section B, which will contain about 25 exhib- its. In this section a first prize of $50 and a second prize of $30 will be of- fered for the best six foliage plants (exclusive of palms) in not less than eight-inch pots, pans or tubs. Ferns and selaginellas, entered- by private growers, will form the varie- ties in section C. The highest award in this section will be $25 offered for the best showing in several varieties. Orchids exhibited by private growers have been arranged for in section D. For the largest collection occupying a space of 50 square feet, arranged for effect, palms and ferns permitted, there will be a first prize of $100 and a second prize of $75. Other awards in this section- will vary from $10 to $25. There will be about 20 other ex- hibits of orchids in this section. Pots and pans of blooms in the bulb- ous varieties, arranged for effect with foliage plants, staged by private grow- ers, will occupy section E. The prin- cipal prize in this section will be $25, offered for the best exhibit arranged on a table 50 feet square. Private rose growers will have their exhibits in pots and tubs in section F. The American Rose Society will pre- pare the roses, of which there will be a dozen separate exhibits. The best displays of rose plants to occupy 100 square feet of space, will be awarded first and second prizes of $100 and $75, respectively. Commercial growers of flowering plants will have section G assigned to them and there will be several large prizes offered in this competition. The largest prize, $200, will be offered for an exhibit of acacias to cover 200 square feet. The second prize in this class will be $100. A prize of $150 will be offered for the best showing of flowering foliage, stove and greenhouse plants, arranged for effect and covering . an area of 200 square feet. This will be one of the largest general sections in the exhibition, and will comprise about 40 individual displays, with many of the prizes in the $100 class. Section H will also be in charge of the commercial growers and will be given over to bulbous varieties. A special feature here will be a special prize offered for the best display of bulbs arranged as a Dutch garden and covering an area of 500 square feet. Appropriate accessories will be per- mitted, and the quality of bloom, ar- tistic arrangement and general effect will be considered in making the awards. The first prize will be $200 and a prize of $100 will be given for the second best arrangement. Ferns and selaginellas arranged by commercial growers will be placed in section L, and will be awarded prizes varying from $10 to $50. The orchids in the commercial classes will occupy section J. There will be about 20 exhibits and the highest prize will be $200 for a group of plants in variety, arranged for effect, palms and ferns permitted, and covering 100 square feet. There will be a number of $25 and $50 awards in this section, and a gold medal will be offered for the best orchid hybrid raised in America. Palms and foliage plants, arranged by commercial growers, will be found in section K. There will be about 25 exhibits in this section with prizes varying from $10 to $50. Commercial growers of miscellaneous plants will be represented in the displays in sec- tion L. A first and a second prize of $150 and $100, respectively, will be of- fered for the finest collection of forced shrubs and herbaceous plants arranged for" effect and covering 200 square feet. Trees and vines will be permitted in this exhibit. In the commercial rose division, staged in section M, roses in pots and tubs will be prepared by the American Rose Society. For the best display of any and all varieties arranged for ef- fect a first prize of $125 and a second prize of $75 is offered. This arrange-' ment is to occupy 200 square feet. Other prizes, which will be awarded other classes in this section, will range from $10 to $75. The American Rose Society will offer its silver medal for the best new variety not in commerce. Aquarium fish will be given space in section N. The first prize in this section will be $50, and a gold medal will also be offered. At Convention hall, which will be the scene of the exhibition next spring, many flowering plants, set in large beds, which will be renewed as the sea- sons change have , already turned what was formerly barren wastes into flowering gardens at each side of the main entrance. Plots measuring 45 by 90 feet, one on the east and one on the west of the entrance, have been planted by Henry F. Michell Co., Inc., and Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadel- phia, and both have used their best effort and deserve credit for the im- provement already wrought. Gardeners' Essay Contest. The essay committee of the National Association of Gardeners announces the following for the contest for the Presi- dent Everitt gold prize : Contestants must have their essays in the hands of the chairman, Wm. H. Waite, P. O. Box 290, Madison, N. J., not later than October 1. The essay must be signed with a non de plume, and must bear no evidence of the au- thor's identification and be mailed in a plain envelope, carefully addressed to the chairman of the committee. The contestant will place his name and full address, stating the position he holds, in a separate envelope, writing the non de plume he signed to his es- say on the outside of this envelope, and mail same in a separate envelope to M. C. Ebel, Secretary, National As- sociation of Gardeners, Madison, N. J. This envelope is not to be opened un- til the judges have rendered their de- cision on the contest. Write your es- say distinctly and use one side of pa- per only. These rules must be strict- ly followed to avoid disqualification. The subjects have been arranged in four classes, as follows : Class 1 — Prize, $35, gold. Subject — Horticulture as a Profession, from the Standpoint of a Gardener. Class 2— Prize $25, gold. Subject — The Proper Grouping and Culture of Trees, Shrubs. Perennials and Annual Bedding Plants in the Ornamentation of Private Grounds. Class 3 — Prize $20, gold. Subject- Preparation of Ground for and Gen- eral Treatment of Hardy Herbacious Perennials. Naming a list of species (limited to one hundred) providing a succession of flowers throughout the entire season. Class 4 — Prize $20, gold. Subject — How to Secure a Year's Vegetable Sup- ply with the Aid of Cold Frames or Hotbeds (but no Greenhouses), In- cluding Soil Preparation. This essay competition is open to professional gardeners who are en- gaged in the capacity of superintend- ents, head gardeners or assistant gar- deners. A contestant is entitled to enter in one class only. The broadest latitude will be allowed in dealing with each subject. The essays are limited to 3,000 words each. The contest will close on October 1, the judges to report their decision at the next convention of the associa- tion, to occur the first week of Decem- ber. The essay committee will appoint five judges, consisting of three gar- deners and two representatives of the horticultural press. Contestants will address "William H. Waite, chairman of essay committee, National Association of Gardeners, P. O. Box 290. Madison, N. J., for fur- ther particulars. American Dahlia Society. NEW YORK SHOW, SEPTEMBER 24-26, 1915. When the doors of the Museum of Natural History, New York, are thrown open to the public, September 24, it is expected that the greatest variety and best collection of dahlias ever assem- bled anywhere in their different types and classes will be on display. The show will continue three days, the closing date being September 26. There will be a larger number of dahlia growers, private gardeners, amateurs, ladies' garden clubs and sur- rounding horticultural societies, than at any previous ■ dahlia exhibit. New seedlings and some of the newer varie- ties that have been either grown here or imported and not exhibited, will be shown for the first time at this meet- ing. Some 700 or 800 varieties grown by Prof. F. H. Hall, of the New York experiment station at Geneva, with other trial and experiment lots from other sections will be shown. As an- other feature we will aim to have some one present that will explain the planting, growing and handling of dahlias. The executive committee have re- quested the retail florists to put up exhibits of their decorative art and skill in showing the possibilities of this beautiful and many colored and exquisite shaped flower. Each and 19'5- The American Florist. 107 MILWAUKEE FLORISTS' CLUB OUTING AT KEIPPER'S PARK, MILWAUKEE, WIS., AUGUST 1, 1915. Holton & Hunkel Co.'s Baseball Team on the Left, and Cndahy Floral Co.'s Nine on the Right. everyone will be given space free of charge to put up whatever they wish in table decorations, bouquets, baskets and vases of any design that will show the possibilities of the dahlia for or- namental and design work in its sea- son. The American Dahlia Society is the youngest society claiming notice, but is vigorous and growing for its age. The society is backed by good and ex- perienced men who understand their business, and will make an earnest effort to win the good opinion of their fellow craftsmen as well as the rest of the American public, especially the lovers of the beautiful dahlias. Richaed Vincent, Jr., Pres. Milwaukee Florists' Club. The annual basket picnic of the Mil- waukee Florists' Club was held at Keipper's Park, Sunday, August 1. The weather was ideal; the attend- ance large and everyone present had a most delightful time. There were sporting events for the ladies, gentlemen and children with a ball game that was a feature event of the day. A nine representing the Cudahy Floral Co. and consisting of John Hach- meister, Earl Schweitzer. Ronald Whitehead, Leo Kaplanek, Frank Lemard, Roy Brown, Fred Retzloff, J. M. Ensinger and Byrant Seeley played a team representing the Holton & Hunkel Co. and consisting of Ed Radtke, George Kostelnik, Al. Rowe, Grover Kash, Al. Hollatz, N. Schmidt. Ed. Heuer and A. Schumacher. The game was very interesting with the Holton & Hunkel boys carrying off the honors by a score of 17 to 11. The Honorable F. H. Holton acted as umpire and must have played fair to both sides for he was on the job the next day at the store without even as much as a scratch. The C. C. Pollworth Co., Schroeder Floral Co., Holton & Hunkel Co., W. E. Dallwig, August F. Kellner Co., Edlef- son & Leidiger Co., Gustav Pohl, J. M. Fox & Son, R. J. Currie, Nic. Zweifel, Heitman - Oestreicher, Baumgarten Floral Co., W. C. Zimmermann, Chas. Menger, Gimbel Bros., Wisconsin Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., Hum- mel & Downing, J : Rauschenberger Co., Dever Bros.. George Ackerman, Hum- mer Floral Co., Mueler Greenhouse Co., Fox Point Floral Co., F. Guter- muth & Co., E. Welke Co. and Gust Rusch Co., all donated prizes for the sporting events which were closely contested. The committee consisting of A. Hare, Nic. Zweifel and Walter Halliday, deserve much credit for the splendid manner in which they handled the affair especially Mr. Hare who was on the job early and late. The result of the various contests are as follows : Tug of war — Holton & Hunkel Co., first. Race for women — Miss Griebler, first. Men's race — Albert Rowe, first; Grover Kash, second. Ladies' peanut race — Hilda Holtz, first; Ruth Voelzke, second. Girls' race — Ruth Voelzke, first; Florence Holtz, second. Ladies' potato race — Miss S. Beyer, first; Miss M. Heuer, second. Lemon eating contest — N. Schmidt, first; G. Kostelnik, second. Pie eating contest — G. Kostelnik, first; N. Schmidt, second. Sack race — G. Kash, first; A. Radtke, second. Ladies' guessing contest — I. Jens, first; Miss Berndt, second. Men's guessing contest — Mr. Von Trott. Boy's race — Elmer Kuhl, first; Roy Maggison, second. Little girls' potato race — Hilda Holtz, first; H. Beyer, second. Watermelon contest — G. Kostelnik, first; G. Kash, second. Ridoetown, Out. — A pipe frame house, 30 by 125 feet will be erected by D. A. Leitch. Philadelphia, Pa. — John Hanlon is making an addition 16x48 feet to his greenhouse at 8760 Frankford avenue. Sharon, Pa. — The -greenhouses of John Murchie are being removed and rebuilt on his property on Irvine ave- nue. Guthrie, Okla. — John Furrow, of Furrow & Co., is in Omaha, Neb., where he will dispose of several cars of Oklahoma peaches. Washington, D. C. — Over 300 per- sons attended the annual outing under the auspices of the florists' club at Great Falls, July 21. 108 The America n Fl orist. Aug. 7, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always lend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday {earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. " We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Canadian Horticultural Association. 101 — Tlie openiug session 101 — President Cowan's address 101 — Secretary-Treasurer's report 102 The retail trade 103 —Daily floral tribute at Busch tomb 103 — Window of Hollywood Gardens (illus. ).... 103 Hail damage at Council Bluffs. la. . (illus.) . .103 Plaut notes •. 104 — Alternantheras — Mignonette — Heaths 104 — Geuistas — Violets 104 — Stevia — Geranium propagation 105 Gladiolus exhibit, Metzner Floral Co. (illus.) .105 Fourth national flower show 106 Gardeuers' essay contest 1116 American Dahlia Society 106 Milwaukee Florists* Club (illus.) 107 Personal 108 Society of American Florists 108 Where opportunity knocks twice 108 The Bayersdorf ers return 108 Belgian plants • 108 Chicago fall show 108 American Gladiolus Society 108 Insecticide Manufacturers' Association 108 Cleveland 110 Washington 110 Milwaukee 116 Minneapolis, Minn 117 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. .. .117 Oklahoma City 118 Ft. Wayne 118 Philadelphia 120 St. Louis* 121 New York 122 Newark, N. J 122 Cincinnati '. 122 Kansas City v : . . .124 The seed trade 130 — Onion sets at Chicago 130 — Peas and beans 130 — California seed crops 130 — French seed crops 130 . — Connecticut seed crops 130 — Commercial corn grading 130 — Imports 130 The nursery trade 134 — Death of Colonel Brackett 134 — Texas Nurserymen's Association 134 — California Nurserymen's Association 134 Market gardeners 136 — Celery notes 136 — Summer treatment of greenhouse soils ....136 Toledo, 145 The stock of 20 to 25 plants of the rose Elizabeth Zeigler, a cerise sport of Dorothy Perkins, is reported sold by the originator A. Bieschke, to A. N. Pierson Co., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Personal. President Welch, of the Society of American Florists, and party are due in Chicago, August 5, enroute to the San Francisco convention, leaving Chi- cago August 7, at 10:30 a. m., and leaving Denver August 10, at 4 :30 p. m. Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., the well known insecticide man and greenhouse paint and putty specialist, expects to be in Chicago, August 9, to attend a meeting of manufacturing chemists in that city, whence he will proceed to the San Francisco conven- tion of the Society of American Flor- ists. Prof. N. E. Hansen, of the South Dakota Experiment Station, the well known introducer of Russian and other hardy fruits is making an eastern tour, calling on prominent men in the trade. Detkoit, Cleveland, Milwaukee, New Orleans and Houston are among the towns named as candidates for the So- ciety of American Florists' convention in 1016. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that the Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala., offers for registration, the follow- ing coleus : Any person objecting to the use of the proposed name or regis- tration is requested to communicate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the registration the same will be made three weeks from this date : Raiser's description — Name, Yellow Trailing Queen. An excellent variety for boxes, baskets or vases; it drops and hangs down two feet or more in a large clump. Center of leaves bright yellow, then around that bright olive green border with deeply serrated edges. Sport from Trailing Queen or Beauty. Has all the good qualities of its parent except color which makes it a trailing mate. A very attractive novelty. The Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass., offer for registration the following roses described below. Any person objecting to the use of the proposed names or registrations, is re- quested to communicate with the sec- retary at once. Failing to receive an objection to the registration the same will be made three weeks from this date. Raiser's description — Name, Mrs. Bayard Thayer, a sport from Mrs. Charles Russell. Flower is large and full. Color outside of petals deep rose, inside clear silver pink. Foliage large and very dark green, perfectly flat, has no tendency to curl as is some- times the case with Mrs. Chas. Russell. Name, Mrs. Moorfleld Storey, a seed- ling. (General McArthur x Joey Hill.) A large full rose with heavy dark foli- age. Color, shell pink, deeper towards the center, tip of petals deep rose. A. T. Pyfer & Company, Chicago, 111., offer for registration the following Shasta daisy seedling. Any person objecting to the use of the proposed registration, is requested to communi- cate with the secretary at once. Fail- ing to receive objection to the regis- tration the same will be made three weeks from this date. Raiser's description — Parentage : Leucantherenum Maxima Triumph X Leucantherenum Princess Henry. Size of flower four inches in diameter. Very robust and a heavy producer. Name, Mrs. H. G. Selfridge. John Young, Sec'y. July 31, 1915. "Where Opportunity Knocks Twice." It is nearly three score years and ten since the gold seekers started on their memorable journey to the golden state of California in prairie schooners. That was a long and perilous journey attended with much hardship and loss of life. While the distance remains the same the trip from eastern points is now made in a few days and is one of pleasure rather than danger and discomfort,- but California is still the land of gold, not so much perhaps the yellow ore of the "Fortyniners" as the golden products of its soil and sun- shine. As horticulturists and florists many of our readers are familiar with some of California's specialties in fruits, flowers and vegetables, but some are not aware that for many kinds of ornamental and useful plants this state is the seed garden of the world, onion and sweet peas being two of the lead- ing items in this industry with a long list of minor flowers and vegetables. California callas and freesias are known the world over and the large areas of petunias and other garden flowers make huge tracts of glowing color in the landscape. The equable climate of California is said to favor the production of choice seeds and bulbs of many kinds which can not be produced elsewhere of equal quality and for similar reasons marvel- ous crops of many kinds are produced by farmers, orchardists and gardeners. The garden effects produced in and about many of the cities charm the visitor from less favored sections as much in the unusual plants and trees employed for that purpose as in their beauty and luxuriance of growth. The eastern craft on their visit to the trade convention at San Francisco. August 17-19. will revel in the splen- dor of the flower stores found in all leading California cities and the su- perb art of the florists in the manipula- tion and display of flowers. To learn something more of the immense pos- sibilities of this great state we can not do better than recommend our friends to secure a copy of the book, the title of which is used as a caption to these comments and read it on the outward journey. This delightful volume by Forrest Crissey was recently published by the Reilly & Britton Co., Chicago. The Bayersdorfers Return. Harry Bayersdorfer and wife, of Philadelphia, Pa., have returned from Japan, arriving at San Francisco, July 26. Last Monday morning, August 2, they reached Chicago, and left soon after noon on the Broadway Limited for Philadelphia. The outward trip and part of their return journey in Jap- an was in every way pleasant and sat- isfactory. Soon after the return jour- ney was started, however, Mrs. Bay- ersdorfer was stricken with an eastern form of typhoid, which deprived her of the use of her legs. The best medi- cal skill was provided, and efforts made to detain the patient for treat- ment in Japan, but Mrs. Bayersdorfer pluckily decided to proceed to Yoko- hama, and embark for home, which was done, with two • native nurses in attendance. During the entire passage to Honolulu the patient was confined to bed with fever, but the ship's doc- tor promised to have her in condition to walk ashore on reaching the United States, and succeeded in his efforts. At Chicago, Mrs. Bayersdorfer ap- peared quite cheerful in her wheel chair and overjoyed at the thought of reach- ing home the next day. Mr. Bayersdorfer bore up well under the difficulties of the situation, and only regretted that duty to his wife compelled him to forego many of the pleasures planned for Mrs. Bayersdorf- er and himself by Japanese notables on their return trip. Fortunately his business at the manufacturing centers was completed before Mrs. Bayersdorf- er's illness rendered her helpless. Orders were placed for large stocks of the choicest Japanese novelties in florists' supplies, which will be offered to the trade this fall by H. Bayers- dorfer & Co.'s representatives. i9'5> The American Florist. 109 Belgian Plants. Resolution unanimously adopted by the Horticultural Importers' Associa- tion at a special meeting held at New York, July 22, 1915: Whereas, The British "Order in Council", effective March 15, 1915, was intended to stop the export trade of the nations at war with Great Britain, but is at present so interpreted by the British authorities as to also stop the exportation of azaleas and other Belgian plants to the United States, because they are grown in that part of Belgium now occupied by the ene- mies of Great Britain, and Whereas, This interpretation of the "Order in Council" by the British authorities will do incalculable damage to the interests of the American flor- ists and the Belgian growers, without unfavorably affecting the interests of the enemies of Great Britain, since it is generally known that azaleas are only grown in the vicinity of Ghent, Belgium, and that the enemies of Great Britain also must get them there, and Whereas, It can be clearly shown that these azaleas and other Belgian plants are of Belgian production and origin, exclusively grown by Belgians, for Belgian interests, and that none other than Belgians get any revenue or benefit from their sale. Therefore be it Resolved, That the Horticultural Importers' Association respectfully re;, quests our state department to use its influence to have the British author- ities permit these shipments of azaleas and other Belgian plants and bulbs to be exported here the coming fall dat- ing from August 20, and be it also Resolved, That the secretary of this association be instructed to present this resolution personally to the department of state at Washington. J. McHutchison, Sec'y. [The British government insists that Belgian goods will be released only when payment is made in London, Great Britain to forward the money to the Belgian shippers direct. — Ed.] Chicago Fall Show. The preliminary premium list is out for the Chicago Grand Floral Festival, to be held at the Coliseum, November 9- 14, under the auspices of the Horti- cultural Society of Chicago, and the Chicago Florists' Club. Copies may be had on application to Secretary N. P. Miller, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. American Gladiolus Society. The annual meeting and election of officers of the above society will be held at the Casino, Newport, R. I., August 18, at 7:30 p. m., by order of the president. H. Touell, Sec'y. Insecticide Manufacturers' Association. The annual convention of the In- secticide Manufacturers' Association •will be held at the Sherman House, Chicago, August 9-10. Back to the Golden Gate. Tea, I have tracked the hemispheres. Have touched on fairest land that lies This side the gates of Paradise: Have ranged the universe for years: Have read the book of love right on. From title leaf to colophon. —JOAQUIN MILLER. Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex ira to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Gardener, 15 years' ex- perience, desires position on private plact. Reference is the best. Address Key 502, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. Missouri preferred. Address Key 529, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By all-'round florist, de- signer; German, single, 25; 10 years' experience; good references; state wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton PL, Chicago. Situation Wanted-By first-class florist and gardener; over 20 years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. oare American Florist. Situation Wanted— By honest man; under- stands general greenhouse and landscape work; quick and careful potter. Address Stephen Dokupil, care T. Herzik, Box 145. Glencoe, 111. Situation Wanted— By German florist; single; section or working foreman; good grower of cut flowers and plants; a first-class propagator; strictly sober. Address Key 541. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Specialist in roses carna- tions, 'mums, pot plants and general greenhouse stock; also first-class designer; can manage help; married; 22 years' experience. Geo. Collins, 27 Forest Ave., Lake Forest, 111. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By young man, first class designer, decorator and storeman of ability. 12 years' experience. A-l reference. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and designer desires a position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that needs a man experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and decorator. References. State full particulars. Address Key 508, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place- 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife, steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton. Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help; over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist, 61 W. Ontario st., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By young man with college and practical training in horticulture. Insect and disease control a specialty. Have excellent habits good common sense, initiative, ability and ambitious. Want position with good future; willing to work and learn. Leon Leonian, State University, Lexington, Ky. Situation Wanted— By Aug. 1st in up-to-date florist place only; asa grower in general line first class stock; practical life experience in roses, carnat ; ons, chrysanthemums, etc.; also general line of potted plants and bedding stock. Capable of taking charge or section man. Middle aged, single man; German, honest and sober. Please state all particulars in first letter when writing. Key 536, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key533, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, ^ Rugby, N. D. Help Wanted— Competent man to manage or lease commercial establishment in Chicago sub- urb, with ground area of 210x185 feet and 13.C00 feet of glass. The only place in town. For fur- ther particulars address Key 523. care American Florist. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale— Small, completely equipped and well stocked nursery in Mdddle West, short distance from Twin Cities. $10X00 cash will handle. Ad- dress for further particulars Key 540, care American Florist. For Sale-Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine trucking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49. Richmond, Va. For Sale— Fine paying retail business in the heart of La Crosse, Wis.; established over 20 years, same location; residence and greenhouse in connection if desired. Reason for selling, owner wishes to retire. Chance of lifetime for right party. For further particulars address Key 537. care American Florist. Notice— I want to buy a good retail store in Chicago or suburbs. For further particulars address Key 543, care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Retail greenhouses, dwelling, land. Full particulars, price, terms. Box 248, New Rochelle, N. Y. Wanted to Rent, Lease or Buy— From 5,000 to 15,000 teet of glass, near Chicago, preferably west of city. Must be available for immediate occupa- tion. Communicatioas considered confidential. Please state facts onlny. Addres Key 542, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A competent, reliable man to take charge of a country suburban place of about 130 acres; must have thorough knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and shrubbery; good recommendation re- quired. M. C. HEATH, COLUMBIA, S. C. WANTED Traveling Seed Salesmen State experience, salary and age, John A. Salzer Seed Co. LA CROSSE. WIS. HpHE Annual Meeting of the Florists' Hail Association will be held at the Civic Center Auditorium, Hayes and Larkin Sts , San Francisco, California, at 9 a. m., Thursday, August the 19th, 1915. John G. Esler, Sec'y. NOTICE STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING CHICAGO, July 17, 1915. Stockholders of the American Florist Company You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, August 18, 1915, at 3 o'clock- p. in., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN. Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'v. 110 The American Florist. Aug. 7, * I Winter Flowering Sweet Peas Spencer Types Our expert California seed growers have spent much time "rogueing" the original stock seed of the so-called "Winter Flowering" Spencer types. Many untrue colors were found and many of the old "Grandiflora" type, sometimes forty per cent wrong. These have been thrown out. Novelty Yarrawa The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted buff with blush wings The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long stout stems. Oz., $2.00; lb , $30.00; trade pkt., M oz., 50c. Selma Swenson A beautiful clear light soft pink waved petals, strong grower and good forcer, originated by Mr. August Swenson and introduced exclusively by. us This is seed of Mr. Swenson's growing. Oz. , $10.00; 14 oz., $2.50. Rose Queen A Christmas flower, rose pink Spencer, a popular Indianapolis novelty. Our seed grown and saved from originator's stock. Oz., $10.00; 14 oz , $2.50. H oz. Oz. H oz. Tr. pkt. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $8.00 $4.00 $2.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 1.75 .50 Mrs. J. Man da. Light shell pink 2.00 .50 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple- blossom pink 2.00 .50 Pink and White lb., $15.00 1.50 .50 $0.50 * * * * * * * Oz. Vi oz. Tr. pkt. Orchid Beauty. Darkjose, blushed with orange $2.00 Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 2.00 Rose Queen. Rose pink 10.00 $5.00 Venus White, pink wings 2.00 Also 20 Named Christmas Sorts, Grandiflora Type. Price, oz , 10c; lb., $1.25. Ask for list. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., ChlCagO Cleveland. SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE NOTED. The past week has been a trifle bet- ter as to sales than the week previous. Outdoor stock still arrives in very- large quantities, and as to variety — well there are, as one grower of out- door flowers remarked lately, about "57 varieties," each with a family of its own. Jap lilies with long stems are very plentiful, as are Easter lilies. Candidum lilies can still be had from cold storage, and are good stock. The incessant rains have played havoc with most of the sweet peas, and many ar- rive soft and mushy; few good ones arrive and they meet with a fair de- mand. Most of the carnation growers are replanting, and this has lessened the supply of carnations, which were beginning to look like "starved Cu- bans." Roses from young stock are arriving, and the quality is much bet- ter than formerly. Shawyer, Russell, Ophelia and Sunburst are in very good demand, and flowers are exceptionally good. Pink and White Killarney and Kaiserin roses are also better in qual- ity, and the demand for these is also on the increase. Gladioli and asters are "too numerous to mention;" they fill the tables and other corners, and also the rubbish boxes, as there are about three times as many grown as could ever be used by the trade. Lily of the valley has been plentiful and of good quality. Larkspur, phlox, gaillardia, etc., are in fair demand. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. Water lilies are used quite extensively, both in white and colors. American Beauties, owing to their superior keeping quali- ties, find a good market, and as a sum- mer rose have yet to meet their equal. Snapdragons can be had both in short and long stem. CLUB MEETING. Owing to inclement weather there was a small attendance at the meeting of the Florists' Club. Nominations for officers resulted as follows : Herbert Bate, president; Al. Lindgruen, vice- president; Claude Tyler, second vice- president; Prank Priedley, secretary; George W. Smith, treasurer. As there was only one nominee for each office the respective candidates are already voted to the several offices. President Henry Knoble announced that nearly $1,500 had been contributed by several women, principally by Mrs. Holden and Mrs. Ingalls, to be used as special prizes at the flower show. These ladies also plan to have a tea garden and dance at the show, the proceeds to be divided between charity and the flower show fund. The announcement was made that one-half of the space for exhibits had been sold, and contracts for a large portion of the balance will be closed in the near future. GLADIOLUS EXHIBITION. The third annual exhibition of the Gladiolus Society of Ohio will be held at the Hollenden hotel assembly room (same place as last year), Friday and Saturday, August 13-14. This show will be on a larger scale than last year and all the rare and choice new varieties and the old standard varie- ties will be exhibited. Table decora- tions by retailers will be a feature that alone will be worth seeing. Baskets, too, with gladioli, will be shown both days. Cards, inviting the general pub- lic, can be had at all the wholesale stores. There will be no admission charged. NOTES. All the flower stands at the Sheriff street market are being torn down this week and new ones being put up, which will be more roomy and adapted to the better displaying of flowers. C. B. Wilhelmy and family hava this week returned from a month's stay at "Geneva on the Lake." Edmund A. Slattery, of W. J. Pal- mer & Son, florists, of Buffalo, N. T., stopped here August 2. Visitor : Milton Alexander of Lion & Co., New York. C. F. B. Washington. The market is at a standstill. There is an oversupply of asters and gladioli, while roses are very poor in quality and can be had at buyers' prices. A few fairly good carnations were seen in the wholesale houses this week. NOTES. William Gude is an exceptionally busy man at present, getting every- thing possible in shape for the G. A. R. encampment here, before leaving for the S. A. F. convention at San Fran- cisco. When it comesj to hustling he is certainly "there with the goods." M. Redman, sales manager for S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., is at Colonial Beach, enjoyed a well-earned rest. Miss M. E. Shea, bookkeeper for S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., is enjoying her vacation at Springfield, Mass. George C. Shaffer reports a good week, funeral work being heavy. Visitor : Wm. McKissick, Baltimore, Md. G. C. D. '9'5- The American Florist. hi CONVENTION NUMBER The American Florist WILL GO TO PRESS KText; Week, A.\A£g. 11# Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Sup= plies needed for fall work and business will be placed during the next 60 days, and Growers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a large share of this business by liberal advertising in our 3lst Annual Convention Number No Change in Prices. Single Column Inch, $1.00; Page of 30 inches, $30.00, with the usual discounts on a series of insertions. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO For 31 years the representative paper of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 112 The American Florist. Aug. 7, POEHLMAIV 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL-6LADI0LI-ASTERS-BEAUTIE We Have The Best and Largest Supply CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $2.50 36 in 2.00 30 in 1.50 24 in., young stock 1.25 20 in., " " per 100, $ 8 00 18 in., " " " " 6.00 Shorter, " " " " 3.00-4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 40-48 in., per 100 $15.00 30-36 in., " 12.00 20-24 in., " $8.00 to 10.00 Shorter, " $8.00, $4.00, $6X0 Hoosier Beauty HA.DLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long....$8.00 to $10.00 J-Med. ... 4.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 5.00 Short 2.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE) KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 FLOWERS FOR TRIMMING Assorted lots $1.00 and up MISCELLANEOUS Perlo0 Sweet Peas $ .50 to $1.00 Daisies. Shasta 1.00 Gladioli 3.00 to 4.00 Coreopsis — Gaillardias 75 to 1.00 Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus 2 00 to 3.00 Sprengeri 8.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, per 1000 $1.25 .20 Mexican Ivy, per 1000 6.00 .76 CATTLEYAS--GIGAI Per Doz : ASTERS Per 100 $2.00 to: DENDROBIUMS Per Doz | EASTER LILIES Per 100 $l| Per Doz LILY OF THE VALLlj Fancy, per 1C0 !9 2nd 9 3rd I CARNATIONS Medium, per 100 \ FERNS, NEW CROF1 Per 1000 i\ Per 100 I Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stoc FLORISTS' SUPPLIES TOBACCO DUST. Use it on your Chrysanthemum plants for there is nothing better and then besides it is g< i as a fertilizer for it contains fully 9 per cent of potash. CAN DELIVER: 12 Bales of Moss, - - - - - $10.0< Magnolia Leaves, per box, - - - - 1<2« Cycas Leaves, assorted sizes, 12 to 44 in., per 100, - 7.011 Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, (No. 8—4 ft.) Special, per 1000, $9.'f New Catalog Now Ready Write for one. A postal will Bigger and better than ever. '9'5- The American Florist. 113 <4 BROS. CO ig Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants estern headquarters for Grafted and Own Root Rose Plants of the most popular varieties. For commercial growers only. Booking orders now for future delivery. GRAFTED, 4H-inclt Stock. Per 1060 Bulgaria, 2000 extra fine $120.00 Write for Special Clean-np Prices on thiselots GRAFTED, 3H-inch Stock. Per 1000 Hadley, fine $140.00 Bulgaria, fine 140.00 Cecile Brunner, fine : 140.00 Ophelia, fine 170.00 OWN ROOT, 3H-inch Stock. Per 1000 ley, 475 large; 1700 small $90.00 idy, 190 large: 1700 small 90 00 le Brunner, 100 good 90.00 laria, 137 good 90.00 enber g, 190 good 90.00 GRAFTED, 2Vi-iac\\ Stock. Per 1000 Killarney Brilliant, 575 good $100.00 Hoosier Beauty, 100 good $20.00 Hadley. 1900 large; 1800small 100.00 Bulgaria, 400 large; 200small 100.CO Russell, 6665 small 130.00 OWN ROOT, 2^-inch Stock. Per 1000 White Killarney, 275 medium $55.00 Killarney Briliiant, 175 medium 55.00 Milady, 300 large: l800small 55.00 Hadley, 1800 large; 1800 small 55.00 Bulgaria, 700 good 55.00 Field Grown Carnations, as long as they last, $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per lOOO. QUALITY PLANTS FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitman! Each hoot.. .$0.25 :hpot... .50 ihpot... .75 100 Each $23.00 8 inch pots, $1.00 45.00 10 inch pot . .$2.00 to $2.50 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 h pot $0.25 $23.00 hpot 35 30.00 h pot 50 45.00 hpot, strong 75 70.00 hpot M.OOto 1.50 BEGONIA CHATELAINE. hpot $15,00 per 100 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant 4-inch pot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELS A 40c 50c 60c 75c $100 $1.50 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $2.50 $3.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 100 Each 4 inch pot... $0.35 $30.00 6 inch pot, strong... $1.00 5-inchpot... .50 45.00 7-inch pot 1.50 6-inch pot... .75 8-inch pot 2.00 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain 3-incb pot $ S.OOperlOO 4 inch pot 15,00 per 100 4-inch pot. select 2C.OOperlOO Seedlings from Flats 3.50 per 100 SMILAX 2^-inch pot $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 3-inchpot 4.50perl00; 40.00perl000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2J4-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 o.inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 hile ey St. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. While They Last. Headquarters forthe best commercial varieties of Chrysanthemums; 2H-inch, for commercial growers only. List includes only such varieties as are grown in large quantities, Booking orders now. Shipped when wanted. 2VHnch per WHITE- 100 1000 October Frost $3 00 $22 00 The Two Best Varieties Ever Offered. Per 100 Per 1000 s Marvella French, late white. ■ . .$8 00 $70 00 I Pauline Anderson, late yellow. . 4 00 35 00 ith these varieties scored 94 points by judges he Chrysanthemum Society of America, at ago, and both scored 95 points by the judges he Minnesota State Florists* Association, at naapolis. W.H.Chadwick 3 00 22 00 TimothyEaton 3 00 22 00 Oconto 3 00 2200 Alice Salomon 3 00 22 00 Virginia Poehlmann BRONZE— O. H. Kahn 3 00 22 00 RED— Schrimpton 3 00 22 00 2H-inch per PINK— 100 1000 McNiece $3 00 $22 00 Enguehard 3 00 22 00 MaudDean 3 00 22 00 R.E.Loeben 3 00 22 00 Patty 390 22 00 Wells' Late Pink 3 00 22 00 Chieftain 3 00 22 00 214-inch per YELLOW- 100 1000 Golden Glow $3 00 $22 00 Yellow Salomon 3 00 22 00 POMPONS, 2H-in. stock, $4,00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Best standard varieties only. ^"SPECIAL NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS: You will not have to pay any toll charges from Chicago to Morton Grove, if you ask Central for Rogers Park 684. >SLMS Kentia Belmoreana ' Single Plants ch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 in. high $4.50 per dozen. WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PSLMS ch pots, ch pots, oh pots, ch pots, ch tubs, ch tubs, ch tubs pots pots Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.S0 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 32 to 34 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 36 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 38 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 48 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 58 to 64 in. high Specimens. $15.00 to $50.00. Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high $150 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high 3.50 Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants :h pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $0.40 $4.50 per dozen. h pots. 5 to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 1.00 Each 1.50 2.00 2.25 3.50 5.00 6.00 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in. high 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in, high 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 46 to 48 in, high 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves. 5 to 5Vz ft. high, heavy 8.00 10 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-up Plants Each 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 26 in. high $1,25 28 to 30 in. high 2.00 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 50 in. high 5.00 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 5 ft. high 8.00 5 to 5^2 ft. high 10. 00 6 ft. high 12.00 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 7 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs, 8-inch tubs, 8-inch tubs. 10-inch tubs, 12-inch tubs, 12-inch tubs, 3 plants in a pot, 3 plants in a pot, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub. Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. Phoenix Roebelenil Each 4 inch pots, nicely characterized $0.50 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangeana 5 inch pots 75 6 inch pots $1.00 to 1.25 Dracaena Godseffiana 2 inch pots '$1.00 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100 mm 114 The American Florist. Aug. 7, LARGE CUTS OF ROSES RUSSELL--OPHELIA--BULGARIA and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. Fancy Lilies, $ 1 .00 per doz. ; or, if ordered in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $6.00 per 1 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials, extra long stems $2,50 Extra long stems, seconds 1.00 30in. stems 2.00 18-24 in. stems, New Beauties Jl.OOto 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100, $3.00 to $6.00 RuSSell Per doz. Extra long $1.50 Good medium $8.75to 1.00 Short : .50 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Extra long $6.00 to $8.00 Medium 4.00 t* 6.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 100 Long $6.00 Medium $4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 3.00 1.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 25c Choic* EASTER LILIES 75c perdoz. 500 LILY OF THE VALLEY 3.00 to 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 ADIANTUM GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages .of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. No mall except special delivery letters is delivered during August by the Chicago P. O. between Saturday noon and Monday morning. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111 OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ML Chicago. TRADE VERY QUIET. Trade has been very quiet the past week, but the sales during the month of July, as a whole, were satisfactory, and in some instances considerably larger than those of the same month last year. Stock of all kinds is plenti- ful and is to be obtained in large lots at bargain prices. American Beauty roses are of good quality for this sea- son of the year, but are not selling any too well. Roses of all kinds are in large supply, especially Killarney and Killarney Brilliant. Ophelia, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Hoosier Beauty and Sunburst are in good supply and move fairly well, but at rather low prices. Carnations are seen in large numbers and are being sold in quan- tity lots at bargain quotations. Asters . are more plentiful at all the stores and some very good stock is arriving now. The supply of cold storage peonies seems to be exhausted, for very few blooms are seen since the Eastland dis- aster, when practically all the stock was cleaned up for funeral work. Gladioli are a big factor in the market now and large shipments of all the seasonable varieties are reaching the market daily, but the stock is not bringing what it should, although the quality in some instances is all that could be desired. Orchids do not ap- pear to be any too plentiful, but the supply of lilies and lily of the valley is equal to the demand. A few sweet peas are still seen and daisies, pond lilies, coreopsis, gaillardias and other outdoor stock is as plentiful as ever. There appears to be considerable fu- neral work around the city, according to some of the retail florists, and while trade seems to be quieter than usual this week a healthier tone to the mar- ket may be expected, and one need not be surprised if the total sales during the month of August exceed those of the same month of 1914. A large num- ber of the wholesale houses have been donating a large supply of their sur- plus stock to clubs and societies who are selling the flowers in theaters, baseball parks and other public places for the benefit of the Eastland suf- ferers. NOTES. A. L. Vaughan and family motored to "Valparaiso, Ind., July 31, returning the following day with the report that they had a most enjoyable trip. Wm. Johnson, who has charge of the ship- ping trade at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store, is again attending to his duties after enjoying a well-earned rest. Peter Hoefelder, one of this Arm's obliging young salesmen, is visiting friends and relatives at Piper City. John Walsh, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, is on his vaca- tion this week. It is rumored that he was married Monday, August 2, and according to one of the retail florists on the northwest side it must be true, for he saw him and the handsome lady near a church with a party of friends on the date mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hancock and daughters, Belle and Miriam, left for San Francisco, Calif., August 3, to take in the sights at the Panama- Pacific exposition. Miss Franc Han- cock, who is attending the University of California at Berkeley, will join the family at the Exposition city. A. C. Kohlbrand, with the E. C. Am- ling Co., and family are visiting friends and relatives at Cincinnati, O., and Covington, Ky. Bert Cole, who has charge of the American Beauty roses at Amling's, and wife are back from a 2,200 mile lake trip on the steamer North American. A. E. Kunderd, of Goshen, Ind., was in the city on business this week. He is consigning large numbers of cut gladioli blooms to this market, and one variety in particular that is at- tracting the attention of the buyers is that named Fireribbon. John F. Farrell, 4645 South State street, and family are spending their vacation at Hudson Lake, Ind. His brother James, who has just returned from the same resort, will have charge of the store during his absence. Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash- burn office force, says that the total sales during the month of July were very satisfactory, and considerably larger than those of the correspond- ing month last year. J. Champ Weiland, of Weiland & Risch, let the contracts the past week for the erection of a handsome twelve- room residence on South boulevard, Evanston. George Pandall, who operates three stores in Indiana, one at Terre Haute, Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis, visited friends here this week. The next meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club will be held at the Ho- tel Bismarck Thursday, August 5, at 8 p. m. Vaughan's Seed Store is sending out new crop French mammoth freesias as well as Lriiium Harrisii bulbs. W. D. Desmond, with the L. S. Don- aldson Co., Minneapolis, Minn., spent a few days here this week. Frank Haegen, with George Rein- berg, is spending his vacation fishing at the Wisconsin lakes. B. O'Neil, of Elgin, was a visitor last week, celebrating his sixty-eighth birthday anniversary. John Kruchten and wife have re- turned from a delightful outing at Sis- ter Lakes, Michigan. Harry Manheim, of the Hoerber Bros, store force, is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Frank Oechslin and wife are home from California this week. *9i5> The American Florist. 115 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO HEAVY SUPPLY KILLARNEY BRILLIANT ROSES Also choice American Beauty, Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Maryland and Milady. Good crop of Red, White and Pink Carnations. Buy Direct From The Grower. £> ______ _ __ A. T\mmS *+.*+. ■ _«■-.■_■ Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-inch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 50 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 15 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.50 to 75 Richmond. Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney BriUiant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials. Select Medium . Short ... ROSES, our selection Asters Carnations 1.00 to Harrisii 10 00 to Gladioli 4 00 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 Per doz. $1 50 1 00 75 50 Per 100 $3.00 .$ 1 00 to $ 3 00 3.00 12 50 6 00 4 00 1 00 26 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass W. H. Englehard, with the Idle- wild Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn., and family are visiting here this week. Miss McNulty and Felix Reichling, of the Peter Reinberg store force, have been entertaining them a great deal the past week as well as Mr. Reinberg, so they are having a most delightful time. They are now visiting relatives at Gary, Ind. Wietor Bros, are cutting heavily in roses, especially Killarney and White Killarney. N. J. Wietor just started to count how many pink roses they cut for the fun of it the other day but after tackling the job for three days he quit pretty well satisfied that the number will reach pretty nearly into seven figures. Miss Niessen of the Percy Jones office force is back from a delightful vacation trip and is again attending to her duties in the office. The rest of the employes will now enjoy their vacation in turn after one of the best seasons the firm has ever experienced. F. A. Parkmire and family returned from an automobile trip to Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, August 3, making the return trip in less than 15 hours. He reports that the roads were bad and it rained almost all the time they were on the road. Mathias Mann, of Zech & Mann, and son Nick are spending a few weeks fishing at Winneconne, Wis. Allie Zech received a card from them this week, reading that the fishing was fine and to expect 20 pounds of pickerel soon. Chas. Lampros, 155 North State street, has placed an order with Jac. Lederer for an entire outfit for a florist store and will be open for business in the Masonic temple about Septem- ber 15. Miss O. A. Tonner and her mother will spend their vacation this year with relatives at Pelican Rapids, Minn., leaving the latter part of this month. #l Jo \ ^V°**. WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Baal Randolph Street * * <$ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS S6 Bui Randolph Street , V E> R _rv » BEST AND CHEAPEST ANY QUANTITY LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS IN CHICAGO Miss Nettie Parker, with A. T. Pyfer & Co.. and Miss Marguerite Mc- Nulty, with Peter Reinberg, leave Au- gust 7, for San Francisco, Calif., to attend the Panama-Pacific exposition. D. B. Freres, Henry Muno and Wil- liam Schneider have returned from a successful fishing trip to Camp Lake, making the trip over the automobile route. Sid Buchbinder has returned from Waukesha, Wis., where he sold an entire store outfit to Fred Bleis, pro- prietor of the Waukesha Floral Co. Chas. H. Fisk, 1581 Ogden avenue, and family start on their automobile trip to the east August 15 and will be away for several weeks. Wm. A. Seeger, Martin Seeger and Ed. Kingsley, St. Louis, Mo., and a party of friends spent several days here this week. Wm. Jacobs, formerly with the A. L. Randall Co., will join the office force at the John Kruchten Co. store in the near future. Frank McCabe, will represent the A. L. Randall Co., at the S. A. F. con- CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable R0SES-GARNATI0NS-6LADI0LI-ETG. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, ™$8ff* 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. vention in San Francisco, Calif., Aug- ust 17-19. Nick Wuestenberg, who has been following the carnivals with a flower game, is back from a trip through the Dakotas. Harry Gardiner, with A. T. Pyfer & Co., has returned from a delight- ful trip to San Francisco, Calif. J. A. Fisher, with John H. McNielly, 1155 East Sixty-third street, is enjoy- ing a two weeks' vacation. H. Wallace, with W. L. Palinsky and family are rejoicing over the ar- rival of a baby girl. At J. A. Budlong's store the demand continues to be good for Double White Killarney roses. 116 The American Florist. Aug. j, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS The florists of this city and vicinity had a special sale on cut flowers and plants, Wednesday. August 4, at 217 South State street, for the benefit of the Eastland sufferers and from last reports the sale was a great success. Nearly everyone in the trade, grower, wholesaler and retailer, did what they could to help the good cause along and many of them helped to sell the stock that they and others had donated. The committee consisting of J. L. Raske, W. P. Kyle. Andrew Chronis, Eric Johnson and Cornelia Ryan, de- serve much credit for the time they devoted to the affair which had much to do with the sale being a success. Otto W. Prese says that .business has been very good in the cut flower department at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store during the month of July, com- pared with last year, and that the de- mand so far this month has been most encouraging. The supply depart- ment has shown a wonderful gain and new orders are continually arriving. T. E. Waters has been busy mailing the new catalogue and says that any- one who has not yet received a copy can obtain same upon request. A. Hoege, representing C. C. Poll- worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., called on several of the leading florist growers here this week. He and Ernest Rober of Wilmette reached Frank Oechslin's place just as the proprietor and his wife had returned from San Francisco, Calif., where they attended the Pana- ma-Pacific exposition and were pleased with the glowing description of the fair and the beauties of Governor Johnson's state. Rheinold Schiller, with Schiller, the Florist, West Madison street, will leave soon to take a trip down the Mississippi river by steamer from St. Louis, Mo., to New Orleans, La., and from there to Norfolk, Va., on one of the ocean liners. A. Lange and family have arranged to leave August 7 for Omaha, where they may join the Chicago convention party next week. John R. Hellenthal and wife of Columbus, O., visited friends here this week. J. T. Conger, Lockland, O., was here on business this week. Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Baltimore The annual outing of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Md., will be held at Miller's park, Wednes- day, August 18, and the committee in charge have arranged a fine programme for the entertainment of those who attend. A large list of prizes will be awarded to the winners of the various contests, which will include a baseball game and bowling tournaments. The usual crab feast will be one of the features of the outing, and there will be plenty of good music and dancing. A. F. Saratoga, N. T.— A new system of overhead irrigation in the graden and extensive improvements in the green- houses are under way at the range of John Ralph. SUMMER ROSES ■§■ Large supply of choice stock in all the leading T varieties including Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. { EVERYTHING ELSE IN CUT FLOWERS AND GREENS % Play Safe— Order Here. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants * 176 North Michigan Ave., L.D.pnone, Randolph 5449. * Chicago Milwaukee, STOCK PLENTIFUL. Stock of every description is plentiful and is to be had in large lots at very reasonable prices. Roses especially are in good supply and some extra fine Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and Mrs. Chas. Russell are obtainable. The supply of Killarney, White Killarney, Sunburst and all the other roses is also large, which gives the retailer a splendid op- portunity to make a magnificent show- ing at very little cost. Carnations are holding up remarkably well in quality this year and are in good supply. Gladioli are plentiful and the supply of asters and dahlias is steadily in- creasing. Sweet peas are plentiful and the same holds good for lilies, although the latter are cleaning up well at times. Business is not any too brisk, but still no one is complaining, and judging from the large crowd at the picnic last Sunday, August 1, and the jolly good time all had, a stranger would think that everyone in the trade here was a millionaire. NOTES. The Kummer Floral Co. report busi- ness as good, with the outlook very en- couraging. Mr. Kummer used to be a photographer and drifted into the flo- rist business under rather peculiar cir- cumstances, starting with a few hot bed sash. The roofs and sides of one of his houses is built of old camera plates, 5x7, which naturally attracts one's attention. Mr. Kummer and fam- ily will make an automobile trip to Ohio this month, where they will visit friends and relatives. The writer is indebted to Mr. Kummer for driving him about the North Side. C. C. Pollworth says that his travel- ing representative. Phil Weil, will rep- resent the C. C. Pollworth Co. at the S. A. F. convention in San Francisco, August 17-19. Walter Holliday, of the store force, has been enjoying a well earned rest at Lake Five, but so far has not sent back any fish. F. J. Boyer is also away on his vacation and Mr. Pollworth and wife returned re- cently from a delightful auto trip to Marinette, Wis. . Fred J. Manke has about 5,000 feet of glass which he devotes principally to the growing of sweet peas and chrysanthemums. In addition he has 13 acres of ground and a part of this is devoted to outdoor stock such as asters, etc. This year he planted all his out- door asters from seed and reports splen- did results. Holton & Hunkel Co. is cutting a fine grade of Hoosier Beauty roses, which promise to make as big a hit as their Mrs. Chas. Russell did. H. V. Hunkel believes that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so he hiked off to tall timbers this week with his family to enjoy a few days' fishing. F. Gutermuth & Co. are cutting from a nice crop of fine indoor asters which have done unusually well this season. This firm's chrysanthemums are look- ing fine and are showing splendid growth. Their Boston ferns and out- door vincas are also worthy of note. H. W. Koerner cut his first dahlias July 31 and is now bringing a good supply into the market each day. The quality of the stock is better this year than last and the same holds good for gladioli, although the latter did not bring as high prices as formerly. Currie Bros. Co. has notified the trade that it will tear down its old greenhouses at Twenty-seventh and State streets. The property has been sold to a moving picture concern, who will erect a theater and studio on the old site. B. At Louden, proprietor of the West Side Flower Shop, is attending strictly to business nowadays, for competition is pretty keen in his neighborhood, and he believes in getting every dollar in sight during the summer months. ■ Grunwaldt Bros., who have taken over the Nic. Zweifel greenhouses and are conducting the business under the firm name of Greenwood Carnation Co., are busy getting the place in shape and are well along with their planting. Walter M. Maas and wife are spend- ing their vacation in the east this year. Miss Scheriff is in charge of the store and is also a member of the firm which conducts the business under the name of Walter M. Maas & Co. William Zimmermann, president of the local order of Eagles, is attending r-9'5- The American Florist. 117 S|Spffi[51H ffi|S]ffl^ la Beauties—Roses LI LIES-GLADIOLI-- ASTERS CARNATIONS--VALLEY--ORCHIDS Finest Obtainable — Order Here. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. (NOT INC ) 161 N. Wabash Ave., "— f A 2;lll Chicago igi«miigiiBngi |g||gngii«iwi|g||g|l«l|g||g||gn«rt |g|M«IM«llg||gM^^ the national convention at Seattle, Wash. His sister, Miss Louise Zim- mermann, is in charge at the store during- his absence. E. Haasch has enjoyed a good cem- etery trade at his store at 1256 Hop- kins street the past season and is now devoting the most of his time to plant- ing at the greenhouses. Art. Leidiger, with Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., says that Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia roses are the two best selling varieties on their list just now. Henry Schimmels is well satisfied with business since he opened his store at 474 Twelfth street, and is gradually establishing a good trade. It is reported that a delegation rep- resenting the Chicago Retail Florists' Association will attend the next club meeting. Rudolph Preuss & Sons are busy planting their carnations and chrysan- themums and are well along with the work. Louis Manos, with Nohos & Co., says that his wife is able to be about again after having been ill for some time. Gust. Rusch, of Gust. Rusch & Co., and family spent a few days fishing at Puckaway Lake this week. Julius Dilloff, representing Schloss Bros., New York, called on the trade here the past few days. . Nic Zweifel and family are attend- ing the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Bertrand H. Farr, of Wyomis- sing, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holton. 1 A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY Minneapolis, Minn. MARKET BADLY OVERSTOCKED. Business continues quiet. Funeral work has been very good, and has helped market conditions somewhat, but there has been a big over-supply of outdoor sweet peas and children are on thf streets in numbers selling peas, gaillnrdias and daisies at five cents per bunch, and the stock in most cases is very good. Asters are making a big bid for supremacy over the carnations in popular favor, but the latter are very fine for this time of the year. Gladioli can be had at your own price. Stock of all kinds is plentiful. NOTES. The report and excellent illustrations in The American Florist last week, of the outing of the florists of the Twin Cities were highly complimented by members of the craft in both cities. C. G. Anderson and his family are now installed comfortably in a pleas- ant fiat on Lake street and are favor- ably impressed with their new loca- tion. A spirit of gloom seems to hang over Rice Bros.' establishment. Art. Rice is away and Frank Stepherson is on nis vacation. J. McMullen, of Will Bros.' force, who was accidently shot, as reported in these columns last week, is recover- ing nicely. The Hiawatha Gardens Co. are send- ing in some exceptionally fine Beauties which the trade are not ashamed to display. About 15 of the local florists joined the Order of Stags, July 29, and are enthusiastic about the organization. Neil Neilsen, of Mankato, Minn., ac- companied by his son, were in the city for several days, buying stock. Thomas S. Lynes has a new Oakland touring car and is planning many trips to the lakes with his family. W. D. Desmond, of L. S. Donaldson Co., is in Chicago on a buying trip. T. C. R. Independence, Kan. . — William H. Barnes, , secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural Society from 1895 to 1898, died at his home here, Julv 28. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. The annual outing and games of the Westchester and Fairfield Horticul- tural Society will be held Tuesday, August 10, at Edwards' Rye Beach Inn, Rye Beach, N. Y. Games will start promptly at 10 :30 a. m. Enter- tainment and sports will be provided for old and young, including the ladies and little folks. An excellent shore dinner will be served. Those desiring dinner tickets will kindly notify W. J. Sealey, Portchester, N. T., as early as possible, that ample provision may be made. Dinner tickets, $1.50 a per- son. Come along and enjoy yourself. P. W. Popp, Cor. Sec'y. Moundsville, W. Va. — The flower shop of Mrs. May Miller is being re- modeled and redecorated. When com- pleted it will be up-to-date in all of its appointments. Springfield. Mo.— Due to the Bast- land disaster, and for the first time since the Iroquois theatre fire in Chi- cago, this city was unable to procure their usual supply of cut flower stock. Local florists depend largely upon Chi- cago greenhouses for their require- ments in the cut flower line. 118 The American Florist. Aug. 7, * * * * * Anything and everything that the market affords in Cut Flowers and Greens. You can increase your profits * * * * * * * Quality * Speaks * Louder •It * Than * * Prices. * and business by sending your orders to-^gga * * J. ft. BDDLONG 82*84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. — CUT FLOWERS VALLEY, ROSES and CARNATIONS ,> D nuiM AC A Specialty GHOWEK Of Prices As Low As Others. * * * We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits . ,j. Oklahoma City. After four weeks' steady warm, dry weather, we are now receiving a gentle rain, accompanied by lower temperature, and a general beneficial effect will result to all growing crops. NOTES. The state of Texas is to be con- gratulated on their recent successful annual meeting. When the Oklahoma florists reach that stage of progress, which developes an unanimity of mind and desire to work together for the furthering of the trade in general, our state organization will be in a position to emulate the efficient work as being done by the Texas society. In the meantime, our state society's meetings and our projected flower show must remain as dreams in the minds of a small coterie of enthusiasts, who are unable to carry their ideas to ful- fillment, because of a lack of interest shown by the members of the trade in general. With specially manufactured boxes, and by affixing a special delivery stamp, parcel post delivery of cut flowers is becoming the universal method of sending flowers to points throughout the state and the old- fashioned arbitrary rules and regula- tions of express companies are gone forever. Business is somewhat dull and store- men find time to indulge in fishing excursions occasionally. Some day per- haps, we shall be enabled to inaugurate an annual florists' outing in this city. There is nothing like a feast and a picnic for bringing the craft members together in unison. At this writing it does not appear that Oklahoma City will be represented at the S. A. F. convention. This seems strange when we consider how near we are to San Francisco when com- pared with eastern cities. S. S. B. Ft. Wayne. FUNERAL WOEK HELPS DEMAND. Funeral work has brought about an increase in a comparatively light de- mand during the past week, and out- door flowers were used in profusion at several social functions at the Country club. Aside from these events there was practically nothing doing in social circles. The supply of flowers at present is almost overwhelming, and the quality has not been excelled in previous years, due to the favorable weather conditions that have existed during June and July. The best roses ■are bringing $6 to $8 per hundred, while other grades of very good qual- ity bring $2, $3 and §4. Shawyer, Russell, Ophelia and Milady are the best selling varieties. Carnations are just coming in from field grown stock, but are so few they are not quoted as ,™_™___ ASSORTMENT Small Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners $7.50 This assortment of 25 small cut flower baskets for $7.50 is an unusual offer and one that you cannot afford to pass by. During the summer months when flowers are plentiful and reasonable in price, a neatly arranged basket of flowers in the window often results in many sales. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order today. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. Cars stop right in front of our store. * * * * * * * * * * * * 4*4 ( ^'^"^ a ^ a ^ a ^"^ a ^"3'^ a 4*4*4 a 4 < 4 al i a 4 t ^ > 4 l 4 al i' , 2 a 4'4 l 4 ll i**i M i > 4 , *i**{ | *i' , S' | { |, S l 4*4 > 4 a 4 l 4 l 4 M 3 , 4 l, S l 4 ll I*4 al I* | { ai I* i I > 4 | yet. Gladioli bring. $2 to $3 per hun- dred. Asters bring $1 to $2 per hun- dred. Shasta daisies, sweet peas, calli- opsis and zinnias make up the variety now offered on the summer market. NOTES. A large wedding decoration on Au- gust 2 was executed for the Greven- Gilmartin nuptials by the decorating staff of the Flick Floral Co. Large standard vases were filled with huge hydrangeas and America gladioli. The bridal bouquet was composed of lily of the valley, lilies and white orchids, while the maids carried Shasta daisies and Ophelia roses. J. W. Wenninghof is showing some handsome America and Francis King gladioli. H. K. Oberlin, O. — Florists of this city, Elyria, Lorain and Wellington are talk- ing of organizing a florists' club. Rhinebeck, N. Y. — At the annual meeting of the Violet Growers' Mutual Association, July 10, Chas. Trayer of this city was elected president. Lowell, Mass. — Damage amounting to several hundred dollars was caused by fire, July 21, to the office building of the McManmon Company, florists, Marshall avenue. Newport, R. I. At a meeting of the Newport Garden Club, called by the president, Mrs. Chas. F. Hoffman, to select a member of the board of directors in place of the late Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. Pembroke Jones was elected. It was also voted to hold a mid-summer ex- hibition of plants and flowers in con- junction with the Newport Horticul- tural Society and arrangements have been made to hold the exhibition in a vacant lot on Bellevue avenue, Aug- ust 12-14. A large number of entries have already been made. J. J. B. Houghton, Mich. — Raids on the pe- ony beds of the Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Co., participated in by children re- sulted in serious damage to many plants. XENIA, O. — The Engel Floral Co. has arranged several very attractive win- dow box decorations for business es- tablishments in the downtown district that are bringing many complimentary remarks. San Francisco, Calif. — Women of the state are taking considerable in- terest in their new organization, the Ladies' California Floral Society, ac- cording to Mrs. J. Wessel, the secre- tary of the society. T9*5- The American Florist. 119 ERNE&KL1NGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 ZECH £ MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., •- - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN KRUCBTEN CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster 'WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone: Randolph 6784 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MLISSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog A. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, KIl- larney, White Klllarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO H. B. KENNICOTT, President ESTABLISHED 1883 CHICAGO, ILL. MAX RINGIER, Secretart INCORPORATED 1893 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 E.C.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1S78. Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMe Rover M^Kete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Rosea , Beauty, specials 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in Mrs. Chas. Russell.. $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 50 1 00® 2 50 .. „ • „ Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 Killarney 2 00@10 00 White Killarney 2 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie 2 00@10 00 ' Rhea Reid 2 OOlglO 00 My Maryland 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00®10 00 Milady 3 00@10 00 Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@10 00 „ •? a ' 11 ?7 3 00@10 00 Ophelia 3 O0@10 00 Our selection 3 00 Carnations I 00® 3 qo Cattleyas per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias per doz., 3 00® 4 00 Gladioli 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Peonies 2 00® 8 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00® 1 50 Ferns 1 50@3 00 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75® 1 00 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00®6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 60® 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Soreneeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Boxwood, 35c per lb, The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price SO Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. The Retail Florists' Co. Suite 510, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. We sell anything yon manufacture or grow. We buy anything yon need. Write ns to day. HOERBER BROS. SowS Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. ni.._ j Store: 162 N.Wabash Ave., ClUCagO «mwn£RE/»Tjj FLOWER C "™* lW '* 154 NO. WABASH AVET^W ^ i^fe CENTRAL 67* 120 The American Florist. Aug. 7, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 IC00 Mrs. C.W.Ward $7.00 $60.00 R. V. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 Enchantress supreme 8.00 75.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 60.00 PINK 100 1000' Winsor $7 00 $60.00 Peerless 800 70 00 Gorgeous . . . ; 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $9.00 $80 00 Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Perfection 7.C0 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Alma Ward 7.00 60.00 250 of one variety at the 1000 rate. Special discount in quantity. RED 100 1000 Champion $8.00 $70.00 Beacon 7.50 65.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 Comfort 7.00 50.00 Commodore 7.00 60.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. OVERSUPPLIED MARKET PRICES SLUMP. Gladioli are still the feature of the market; they are much too plentiful, and in most cases do not return enough to pay expressage, $2 being the outside figure for the pick of the stock, while $1.50 and $1.00 is the price for what is sold. As more is thrown away than disposed of, the returns must be very poor indeed. Next in importance are the asters, which are of better quality than last week and very plentiful. Stock with- out a blemish is selling for $1 per hundred, all colors. Roses are more plentiful again, with quality of the standard summer sorts quite up to the mark. The eastern American Beau- ties are very good, while the local new crop are quite presentable. The Easter lily machinery appears to be running full time whether the prod- uct brings anything or not. Lily of the valley also comes along and trusts to luck — this week it met with fair de- mand on account of several important funerals. The past few days have been among the hottest of the season, add- ing much to the discomfort of the dealers and shortening the life of the stock, which is hard to keep over from one day to another. The vacation sea- son is in full swing, there not being an establishment of any importance but what has a portion of its force away resting up for the coming season. NOTES. Voller's House of Flowers has had the front renovated and new plant boxes put up. The color scheme is red and white, the entire front being painted white. The four window boxes, one at the top and one at the base of each of the two windows, are red and white, the red galvanized iron inside lining showing through the white palings of the boxes. These are filled with evergreens, while a row of boxes the width of the property are on the top cornice above the sign. These are filled with tall evergreens. The background here is a high cor- nice with a white framework, giving a pergola effect. The show windows are protected from the sun with a red and white striped drop awning. The effect is very striking and showy. Frank Polites has sent out notice to all his growers of his removal to 1420 Chestnut street, the first door west of his present location, where he will have a show window on both sides of the entrance to a large office building. Mr. Polites is quite a factor in the business with three other stores. S. S. Skidelsky & Co. have just re- ceived some choice cyclamen and other seeds from Germany, coming by parcels post by way of Rotterdam. Advices received inform this firm that another considerable shipment is un- der way and should arrive within the next two weeks. The Jos. Heacock Co. is working up a wonderful stock of palms. They do not wish anybody any harm, but they feel that they can handle a lot of the trade that formerly went to Bel- gium, in the event of that country not being able to ship the coming season. VMes* Rower M&rKets Boston, Aug. 4. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 2 00@25 00 " Killarney Queen 2 5001000 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50® 5 00 ". Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 1 00® 8 00 " Hadley 1 00@10 00 " Cardinal 1 00@12 00 " Mock 100® 8 00 " Mrs. Cha». Russell 1 00@12 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 8 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Milady 1 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon.^.... 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00@35 00 Lily oi the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Pea 50® 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, Aug. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 006)20 00 " " extra 10 00@I2 00 No. 1 6 00@10 00 No.2 2 00® 3 00 " Killarney .' 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 7 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 " Killarney Queen 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 " Ward 300® 5 00 " Taft 3 00® 6 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Lilies 5 00® 8 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Daisies 40® 50 Snapdragons 1 00® 2 00 Gig. Lilies 5 0C@10 00 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Asters 40® 1 50 Asparagus Swrengeri. .. 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati, Aug. 4. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 Per 100 " Killarney 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 1 00® 6 00 " Taft 1 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Giganteum 4 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus.. per bch. ,25c Orchids, perdoz 3 00 Gladiolus 1 00® 3 00 Snapdragons 2 00® 3 00 St. Louis, Aug. 4. Roses, Beauty, medium 8 " short stems 4 " Killarney 2 " White Killarney 2 Aaron Ward 2 " Sunburst 2 | t ' Ophelia 4 Radiance 4 Valley 3 Carnations Orchids Asparagus Sprengeri.per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Plumosus. per bu.,25®60 Harrisii Sweet Peas. Gladioli 1 Ferns .. oerlOOO. 1 50 Per 100 00@15 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 1 00 35 00 6 00 20® 40 00® 2 00 The old time Kaiserin is a feature of the Edward Reid stock. He finds a good demand for this rose and on his advice one of his growers keeps it in. American Beauties, asters and Eas- ter lilies are leaders with the Leo Nies- sen Co. Things keep moving along here up to the average for the season. Wm. Berger, of Germantown, had an important order on July 24, which gave his force all they wanted to do for a hot summer's day. Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowen shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to announce that beginning July 4th we will be closed all day Sundays until further notice. McCALLUM CO. Pittsburgh, Fa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Berger Brothers are handling some- thing very fine in asters. Special gladioli are also a feature. K. Lake Pobest, III — Durand Art hall was the scene of "a flower and vegetable exhibition, July 28, under the auspices of the North Shore Hor- ticultural Society and the Illinois Gardening Club. There were exhibits by Mrs. Stanley Field, Mrs. Cyrus Mc- cormick, Mrs. R. H. McElwee, Mrs. Louis Swift, Mrs. James "Vilas, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Brewster and Mrs. Chat- field-Taylor. John Newbore, president of the horticultural society, was in charge of the exhibition. *9'5- The American Florist. 121 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLION 4 MJNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.50 $0.86 No. 55 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L.D. Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. linllK ill ETBiTiMni in Seasoi always si kail St. Louis. DEMAND IS LACKING. The last week in July found the mar- ket less crowded but business was not there. At the wholesale houses buyers are scarce. Some good asters are com- ing in, home-grown, which have to compete with the eastern stock. Some good rose stock is seen but the buyers at this season are not numerous. They are very careful not to overload as the keeping qualities of flowers in gen- eral are poor. Some good American Beauty roses are seen. Gladioli have shortened and are bringing stiffer prices. Quite a few hydrangeas are noted. Lilies are selling fairly well and are of good quality. Carnations, especially poor stock, are unsalable. NOTES. E. L. Rodgers has been quite busy during the last two weeks, his surplus stock becoming shorter. He is trying to catch up and get ready a good sup- ply for fall trade of florists' wire de- signs. Edward H. Pieper has opened up a flower shop at Twenty-third and Salis- bury streets. Ed. should do well, as he has a thorough knowledge of decorat- ing in all its branches. Mrs. M. M. Ayres has been taking a two weeks' very much needed vacation. The Ayres Floral Co. has enlarged and remodeled the store, placing the office upstairs. Will Seeger, Martin Seeger and Ed. Kingsley left for Chicago. From there they will go north for a business and pleasure trip. Tie florists' club will meet at Joe Hauser's, August 12, when the election of officers and other business will take place. Shaw's Garden was very attractive this week, the orchids now being in bloom. Ostertag Bros, have been very busy with funeral work. W. F. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee ! P. O. Box 20fl £. Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Cm Wf m f c mm |_i Wholesale Florist. • A. IVU.cn IN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO, ftfeak RowMartiete | RIGE BROTHERS Philadelphia, Aug. 4. Fer 100 Rotes, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00010 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00015 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 0J Bulgaria 4 00@10 CO " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00@40 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@l0 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Snapdragons 3 00® 5 00 Peonies 3 00® 6 00 Gladioli 3 00® 8 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburgh, Aug. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 (0 extra 8 00 No.l 300 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst i 2 000 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas.... 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 6 10 Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Sweet Peas 50 Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Coreopsis 50 Delphinium 3 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays oer bunch. 35®40 Candytuft per bunch, 25 Snapdragon 2 00 Asters 1 50 TJttca, N. Y. — A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed by Henry G. Martin, florist. Liabilities are $2,- 614 and assets $1,098. Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Aug. 4 Per 100 Roses. Beauty, perdoz., 2 U0@ 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 ,'; Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 .. Richmond 3 00® 6 00 .. Ophelia.. 300@10 00 . Hoosier Beauty 2 00@10 00 Carnations 1 000 2 00 Lilies..... 8 00@10 00 Auratum per doz., $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch. 25c®50c SweetPeas 25® 50 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies.. : 5Q Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Lancaster, Wis. — Charles Stratton is making an addition to his green- house. 122 The American Florist. Aug. 7, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 o.s.&co NEWYORI 1000 Pips, $16.00 2600 " $5.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, (^"7 AC Case of Olt«99 600 Pips NEW YORK New York. CITY SWELTERS UNDEB HOT WAVE. In writing of very hot weather we believe that a "torrid wave" is the accepted phraseology. That does very well in most instances, but that which visited this city during the past week was more like a torrid blanket with a lining of humidity. It enveloped us early in the week, and though the weather sharps, from their comfortable kiosks, far above the sweltering masses of humanity, kept raining down predictions, they were all ineffective. If there could be any choice, Satur- day, July 31, was the hottest day of the week. It will, therefore, be readily understood that business, which was fairly promising on the morning of July 26, dwindled away as the days dragged on. And yet, considering weather conditions, it was almost sur- prising that there was as much busi- ness as was transacted. Good roses were not plentiful, though there was a surplus of inferior stock, wide open and practically unsalable. Orchids continued rather scarce. In gladioli and asters there was a great surplus, which_ increased toward the last of the week, and at this writing ice boxes are full of both. It is very fine asters that will now wholesale for 75 cents to $1 per 100 and plenty of them are going at 25 cents per 100 and from that to the dead cart. The gladioli situation is no better, with prices, when there are prices, ranging the same. August 2. — The market is very dull with a great stock of short roses, as- ters and gladioli going to waste. Many roses are unsalable when they reach the market. There are practically no good roses, but prices quoted are for the best. There has been rain but the atmosphere is yet very oppressive. NOTES. It is stated, from Washington, that in a few days, another "formidable" note from Great Britain, regarding the rights of neutrals at sea and within blockade lines, will be discussed. It is stated that assurances have been re- ceived from Great Britain that impor- tation of German sugar beet seed to plant next year's American crop will be permitted. The conditions laid down are that : "It must be shown that the seed is available for purchase only in Germany; shipments must be made from neutral ports only, and and there can be no exchange of American goods with the German ex- porter." We have recently noted an importation of bay trees said to have been held up for two months, and they were a sorry sight. It is stated that goods to the value of $167,000,000 are now held in Rotterdam, Holland, and that some 3,000 American firms are interested in this merchandise, which it must be understood, covers all lines of importations. Possibly azaleas may be allowed to come in under the same provisions as sugar beet seed. A ship- ment of palms reached this port from Rotterdam July 29. The New York Florists' Club bowl- ing team went to Barnegat Bay, July 27, on a fishing trip and remained three days. Part of the time they fished from the ocean and caught eight pound bluefish. In the party were William P. Ford, William H. Siebrecht, THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers Sr.; Harry Riedel, Peter Jacobson, Jo- seph S. Fenrich, A. J. Guttman, John Miesem, Roman J. Irwin, C. W. Scott and as guests, Charles H. Totty and William Duckham of Madison, N. J. But little is being said about a dele- gation to the convention of the Society of American Florists. Compared with the talk of six months ago, we are re- minded of the juvenile classic of the little boy who ran to his mother with the information that there were about, "forty cats in our barn." Under a severe cross-examination he finally eliminated all but "our old cat and another one." Thomas F. Galvin, Sr., is now at his store in this city. Thomas F. Gal- vin, Jr., is on his vacation. F. Deery, who has been the leading decorator at the Boston stores, will be in the New York store for the remainder of the summer. R. Hole, buyer for the New v/ork store, has just returned from a trip to Boston. We have received from Secretary John Young the preliminary pro- gramme for the thirty-first annual con- vention of the Society of American Florists, August 17-19, to be held in the Civic Centre Auditorium, Hayes and Larkin streets, San Francisco, Calif. It has been stated that Thomas W. Head, well known in the trade, has sold his range at Bergenfield., N. J. Mr. Head was formerly superintendent of the estate of Morton F. Plant, in Connecticut. Miss Mabel Conkling, bookkeeper, and Philip Ditzenberger, foreman at H. E. Froment's, have returned from their vacations. William Sampson of the same store, is how on vacation. William J. Peake, a iwell known Buffalo, N. Y., florist, was in this city July 30-31, leaving on the latter date, by the steamship Finland, for San Francisco, via the Panama canal. J. K. Allen has erected a large tent in the yard in the rear of his store. As there were already two large trees there he can now be comfortable. J. Callas, a retail florist of Kansas City, Mo., has been spending a week with his brother, who is in business in Brooklyn. Miss A. Stein, bookkeeper for I. H. Eisenberg, has gone on a month's va- cation, which she will spend at various resorts. S. Hopkins, bookkeeper for William P. Ford, has just returned from a va- cation at a Westchester, N. Y., resort. Myer Othile, of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, has returned from a month's vacation, looking as fit as a fiddle. Miss Hazel Hanft, bookkeeper for Young & Nugent, is on a vacation of several weeks. John Krai of Moore, Hentz & Nash, is back on the job after a vacation. William Blackman, Evansville, Ind., was a visitor the past week. A. F. F. Mention the American Florist when writing John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7302 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Newark, N. J. Business is quiet and a number of the florists are seeking recreation abroad. August Begerow Sr. and wife have gone to the Panama-Pacific Ex- position. Fred P. Walflnger and wife are on. a western trip and will also visit the exposition. Alexander Farbes, of the J. F. Noll & Co. seed store, is resting in the country and is much im-_ proved in health. His brother, John Farbes, is on the job at the store and Alexander Jr. is on a vacation. At Philips Brothers it was said that though they were feeling the summer dullness, they always found something to do. The outing at Gillette, N. J., of the Essex County (Newark) Florists' Club is expected to be a very enjoyable af- fair. The Wilson Seed Co., Inc., report business as good as can be expected at this season. A. F. F. Wilmington, Mass. — A voluntary petition in bankruptcy has been filed by J. W. Manning, landscape architect. Liabilities are $29,547 and assets, amounting to $42,150 include encum- bered real estate valued at $37,150 and personal property valued at $5,000. W5- The American Florist^ 123 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on summed paper: your card, etc., in black and leai adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN PLODISTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer phone,] l$t[K e °, n 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist x aiS*33 Mad. sq. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CUT Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. BUSINESS TONE VERY WEAK. Business is very dull. The supply has shortened somewhat, but this shortening means only a shortening- in the surplus stock not in the stock that is needed. The demand is about the same as it has been since the begin- ning of summer. Roses are plentiful, but the great bulk of them are short and not very good. Gladioli and asters are still in a glut and many of the best blooms have had to go to the ash- barrels. Auratums and rubrums have a limited call. Easter lilies are plenti- ful. Other offerings include dahlias, snapdragons and pond lilies. Some very good asparagus and plumosus is coming in from local growers. NOTES. Al. Bradford, of Springfield, Ohio, who is opening a new flower store there, and G. A. Beckman, of Middle- town, Ohio, were in town during the past fortnight on buying expeditions. Miss Mary Rusconi was married to Frank Cebrulo, Monday, July 26. After the ceremony the guests ad- journed to Dietrich's club house at Ft. Thomas for dinner. Chas. Pommert of Amelia, Ohio, who has just returned from Peoria, 111., states that all business there except the florist business seems to be pros- pering at this time. The local florists' society will not have a regular monthly meeting in August owing to the fact that many of the florists are away. C. E. Critchell has been having some very fine home-grown asparagus and plumosus. Mrs. E. G. Gillett and daughter, Ro- salia, leave for Michigan, August 8. J. T. Conger has returned from a visit to his son at Wichita, Kan. Gus. Brunner left July 29 on an ex- tended trip through the north. Visitors : Frank J. Farney, of M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Wm. Gard- ner, New Castle, Ind.; Carl L. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn., and F. J. Donaldson, of the Willowdeen Nurseries, Sparta, Ky. H. Houston, Tex. — The R. C. Kerr Floral Co. has sold Its Washington ave- nue branch to E. B. Sisk. Dayton, O. — Miss Bonnie Ewing has given up her retail store on West Third street. The greenhouse end of the business will be continued. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED VloMe Rower MtfKets New York, Aug. 4. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 10 00@15 00 extra and fancy... 6 00@ 8 00 No. land No. 2... 2 00@ 4 00 " AliceStanley 1 00@ 6 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00@ 5 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 6 00 " Mrs. Geo.Shawyer, special 4 00@ 5 00 extra... 3 00@ 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 0C@ 2 CO " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 6 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00@ 2 00 Queen 1 00@ 6 00 Brilliant 1 10@ 6 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 1 00@ 4 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 6 00 " Taft 50@ 5 00 " Milady 1 00@ 4 00 " J. L.Mock 1 00@ 6 00 " Hadley 1 00@ 8 00 " Ophelia 1 00@ 5 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 8 00 Hoosier Beauty 1000 6 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 60 00@75 00 " inferior grades.. 25 0f@35 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 2 50@ 3 00 Lily of the Valley 2 50@ 3 00 Asters 25@ 1 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50@ 75 Asparagus Plumosus. ...doz. bchs. 1 50@ 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 50 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 25c@35c • Gladiolus per doz., 10c@15c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Tour Consignments GEORGE J. FOLYRRANAS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FR01HENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, VaUey, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK GIH Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper M Receiver of Cut Flowers JSg^A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WHOLESALE \ Florists <54- Wfsr28'-"Si. Ncwm Mention the American Florist when writing 124 The American Florist. Auo. YOU are judged largely by the way your flowers are delivered. Sefton Flower Boxes and their delivery will mean continual satisfaction for you and your customers. Made of the best materials, finished in non fading shades. Ask your paper jobber. You ought to have our Catalog— also price list and samples; sent on request. THE SEFTON MFG. CO., 133 c 3 HE•A&?IS. , : ee,, Kansas City. Market conditions during the past week have experienced little change. The supply of gladioli has .been ample as the demand has not been quite as brisk. The quality is exceptionally fine. Roses are better both in the stem and bud, and the Russell roses arriving now are exceptionally good. Carna- tions and sweet peas are not as good in quality. Pot plants are still having a good sale. ANNUAL OUTING. The second annual outing of the local florists was held at' Holsinger Bros.' nursery, Rosedale, Kan., July 28. That it was a success is acclaimed by all who attended. The true Kansas City spirit was everywhere prevalent and in consequence everybody enjoyed themselves to the limit. In the field games the programme was very well arranged and was both interesting and amusing. An arrangement was made whereby no contestant could receive more than' one first prize, -and as the prize list was a very liberal one, it made it possible for nearly every con- testant to win a prize. Ball game and tug of war prizes and the drawing for the diamond pin were, however, not in- cluded in this plan. In the ball game between the green- house men and store men, the green- house men won out by the close score of 5 to 3. Cigars were awarded the winners. Other events and awards were as follows : Fifty-yard dash for women — Miss Mildred Rose, first; Miss A. Schultz, second. Baseball throw for girls under 15 years — Miss Edna Ellsworth, first; Miss Ruth Watson, second. Baseball throw for boys under 15 years — Harvey Schultz, first; Murray Ellsworth, second. Baseball throw for women — Miss El- frieda Brookmiller, first; Miss Alice C. Kidd, second. Baseball throw by men — L. E. Wil- son, first; P. Galliton, second; H. Cof- fee, third. Standing broad jump, men — P. Vas- sel, first; J. Lanni, second. Horseshoe pitching by ladies — Miss D. Biedermann, first; Miss M. Smith, second. Horseshoe pitching by greenhouse owners — Ed. Ellsworth, first; E. L. Clements, second; E. Bunyar, third; Will Biedermann, fourth. Horseshoe pitching, men; open to all — C. A. Schultz, first; G. Prosser, second; E. Odom, third. Tree climbing, boys under 15 — Ed- mund Rose, first; Franklin Rose, sec- ond. Backward race for men — Alva Brain- ard, first; Chas. Robinson, second; P. G. Brackenberry, third; C. E. Smith, fourth. Nail-driving contest, for women — Mrs. T. J. Wray, first; Mrs. G. K. Parker, second; Mrs. M. E. Chandler, ♦Jiird. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 - " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3K, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3*4 " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 290 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x 8x5 '' 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov 5 25 40x 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 525 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing- charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO Ladies' anti-laughing contest — Mrs. W. ' J. Barnes, first; Mrs. R. Hardy, second; Mrs. Louise Wormsley, third. Sack race for men — Geo. W. Hol- singer, first; Roe Milks, second; C. E. Harnden, third. Peanut race for ladies — Mrs. D. I. Blanford, first; Mrs. H. B. Barnes, sec- ond; Mrs. J. B. Masson, third. Three-legged race, men — L. Worms- ley, first; H. Ragell, second. Ladies' chicken-catching contest — Mrs. E. Odom, first; Mrs. G. E. Rose, second; Miss Francis Holsinger, third. Open rose, for men — W. J. Barnes, Jr., first; E. Moore, second. Watermelon contest for men and women — Billy Biedermann, first; Miss Louise Biedermann, second; Geo. Couch, third. In the drawing for the diamond pin, Walter Height was the lucky one. The prize list was a generous one and included articles of utility and value contributed by the following: M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; Mandeville & King, Rochester, N. Y.; Kansas City Nursery, Kansas City, Mo.; Kimball Milling Co., Rosedale, Kan.; Bryson Ayres, Independence, Mo.; Holsinger Bros., Kansas City; A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; Ralph M. Ward & Co., New York; Revere Rubber Co., Boston, Mass.; A. A. Arnold Paper Co., Chi- cago; Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., Kansas City, Mo.; Burlington Willow Ware Co., Burlington, la.; M. E. Chandler, Sefton Manfg. Co., Chicago; H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Wertheimer Bros., New York, in addition to prizes provided by the Kansas City Florists' Club. Among the out-of-town visitors who attended the outing were Joseph Marks, representing A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., Chicago; John Lanni, Rochester, N. Y-; Walter Hite, Merriam, Kan.; M. Archias and son, of Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo.; L. Asmussen and wife, Lansing, Kan.; P. G. Bracken- berry, Pleasant Hill, Mo. E. J. B. Retail Florists rbn», iGtii. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLD6. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists 1 Telegraph Deliver}' Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Telephone 2656 Established 1880 EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Wetland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. ■Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, 0. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich.— John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Eye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Term. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter'a. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — Max Schllng, 22 W. 69th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. | — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buekbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Mattbewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash.'— California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1S4© New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 324 226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. ~~ BYRBS, Flowers or Design Work Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonga Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN 561 Fifth Ave. INC. II til TUnA VanderbUt Hotel RflQTflN * Park street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing 128 The American Florist. Aug. 7, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' T elegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenne, N. ochester Phone, 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney Phone. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones. 627. bpecial attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. ytt^^Si DULUTH. MINN. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S New York. UYED PflRI^T 609-611 Madison Ave mlCn, rLUniOl, P bone'5297 Plaza. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shep The leading Florists KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. fLOWERS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n .. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale and Retail Florist C. II. fREY, 1133 St., L1MC0LN, NEB. Will fill orders (or the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. EORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. etn st., Ft. Smith, Ark ISiSiJENTONJEX. Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada 06 MADISON AVXNU1 Price: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., *40 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Member. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Au'a, PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWARK N.. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH & SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in. Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing i9 T 5- The American Florist. 129 A BUSINESS BUILDING OPPDRTUNITY SALES CO-OPERATION FOR WITTBOLD CUSTOMERS ial ^ TUB 1 *.* Boston Fern Read this retail news- paper advertisement. Study it. Wouldn't this ad look good in your local news- papers with your name attached to '& SB H*-**^* w * tiie summer * v is possible only m ,__ sple ndid -THIS exceptional ^^pes. ^^ po^o- A timc^u P^ . 8 . inc u fs^ $2 . 5 values • fflpn Boston lern* ta blished— reg" P 1r 4150 eacb. for only SI-"" ecure one o- ^ $£?%£*** now> o£ tbese beautiim these beautu- YOUR NAME in this space The Florist who makes the biggest noise is most successful today. To make noise you must advertise — and back up your advertis- ing with genuine bargains Then why not arrange to sell these high-class Boston Ferns — a $2.50 value — for $1.50 each this summer ? Here is how you can do it and make 50% profit We will sell you the Boston Ferns just as described in the retail ad above for only $1.00 each, with an allowance of 10% off to cover freight. If your order is for 12 Ferns or more, we will furnish you with an electrotype of the retail ad free. Think it over quick. You can sell big quantities of these Wittbold Boston Ferns this summer. This offer will make a noise in your town that will bring you lots of new customers. There will be other Wittbold Specials to follow this one. So get in line with our many successful customers and WIRE, PHONE OR MAIL YOUR ORDER TODAY THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 739 Buckingham Place, £££££„„ CHICAGO 130 The American Florist. Aug. 7, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. Italian growers report onion and cauliflower seed crops short. Visited Chicago : H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co., Sioux City, la. English growers report 50 per cent yield on Cow Horn, Purple Top White Globe and Purple Top Strap Leaf tur- nip. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 4 were as follows: Timothy. $5.50 to $7.25 per 100 pounds. Lilium Candidtjm, from Northern France is late in being lifted, owing to lack of help. Extra large sizes are again scarce. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Alfred J. Brown is golfing at his summer home at Northport, Mich., regardless of the demand for winter vetch or crimson clover. New Madison, O. — The gladiolus- farm of P. O. Coblentz is nearly under water, and in a private letter he re- ports serious damage to his crop and seedlings. Newlands, Ind., August 4.— This is a new onion growing district. Many fields are now under water. It is thought that many growers will lose their entire crop. French exporters are offering im- mortelles at 50 francs for yellow, 60 for colors, to jobbers, f. o. b. French ports. Cases are higher with buyers' risk ocean freight. The unusual size of some game fish caught in irrigation ditches in Wash- ington led to the belief that they had fattened themselves by eating alfalfa, and an investigation proved the theory correct. Southern France seed growers have had their books and correspondence seized by the Prefect of the depart- ment, as the authorities suspect, they have been trading with the enemy through Switzerland. Conditional assurances are received from Great Britain that importation of German sugar beet seed, to plant next year's American crop, will be per- mitted, as a result of informal negotia- tions of the state department. Chinese narcissus bulbs are being held by the Amoy growers at 50 per cent above prices of 1913, and it would now appear that the crop may again be thrown away because sellers and buyers are unable to get together. Charles M. Jackman, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, writes July 19, from Northern France, that he has had to pass three severe examinations in crossing borders on his trip, and expects two more. He supplements this by a cable, August 4, announcing his safe arrival in Holland. He crossed to England, via Boulogne. Carlos Jensen, manager of the gar- den seed department of L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, Denmark, sailed July 22 from Copenhagen, on the S. S. Frederick VIII., for the United States, where he will call on customers, visit the Panama-Pacific Exposition, and in- spect his firm's seed crops. Mr. Jen- sen last visited the United States about five years ago, when he made a host of friends in the trade. Onion Sets at Chicago. Up to this date, August 4, it has rained practically every day since the last issue of The American Florist, and it is still raining. The condi- tion of the onion set crop in Cook county is still more critical, and good judges predict that a damage of 50 per cent has already taken place. Peas and Beans. Wisconsin peas we understand bid fair to produce a normal yield of better seed than we have had for a number of seasons. In the Idaho district it is said the crop is exceedingly late, and much depends upon weather conditions dur- ing the next week or two. Much dam- age has been done by frosts and, on the whole, this section is not expected to turn out the crop it has produced in the past few seasons. The bean stand is thin, and, while the plants are making satisfactory growth right now, it is expected the crop will be below normal as a whole. C. California Seed Crops. Gilroy, July 30. — The Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co. reports all crops are fair to good except onion, which will not aver- age half a crop, and some sorts, such as Flat Yellow and White Globe, will be very short. There is no big crop of anything, but it is likely there will be enough of all except onion to fill con- tracts, and some little surplus of a few items. Onion, very short crop, 25 to 60 per cent, according to variety. Salsify, about 80 per cent. Lettuce, 100 per cent. Radish, 100 per cent. Endive, 100 per cent. Parsnip, 100 per cent. Sweet peas, 100 per cent. French Seed Crops. Southern France seed growers report very heavy rains. This, coupled with the lack of necessary labor has caused a heavy loss in vegetable seed crops. The fields are very weedy. Contract prices for next season are certain to be high. A small farmer is sure to restrict his labor principally to the growing of such crops as haricots, po- tatoes and wheat, which do not require as much detailed labor. This season's crops are the worst experienced in over 20 years. Onion and leeks will not run 25 per cent. Plants in most districts have a most unhealthy appearance and rain has apparently caused mildew. Beets and mangels may give one- third of the usual output. There is a root disease on this stock. Of egg plant and pepper, there is very little grown this year on account of lack of labor at planting-out time. Maggots are bothering carrot and the crop is very short. Lettuce will run about 25 per cent of a crop. Spinach, cabbage and endive are en- tire failures. Connecticut Seed Crops. Milford, Conn., July 26. — Beet seed is looking well although the aphis has done quite some damage, and is a new beet seed pest which we will have to look after in succeeding seasons. The aphis has completed its destruction for this season, however, having only worked on certain plants. The general crop is looking well, and bids fair to be normal. Onion seed is looking well on a full normal acreage for us, and, while the critical period, that of the setting of the seed and filling, has not yet passed, we are sufficiently optimistic to believe that it will make an average crop. Sweet corn on a normal acreage is making exceedingly rapid growth at this time and, while it is still back- ward, we believe that we will succeed in maturing a good crop of corn. Carrot seed on a large acreage for our section is looking very well, in deed, promising a very fine crop. The turnip harvested was a very good crop on a light acreage. C. Commercial Corn Grading. The United States department of ag- riculture in Bulletin 168, issued July 15, 1915, under the title of "Grades for Commercial Corn," gives somewhat de- tailed information in order that pro- ducers, dealers and consumers through- out the United States may fully under- stand the government corn grades. In the grading of commercial corn no factor is of greater importance than the securing of a sample representa- tive of the bulk. Likewise, no factor is more frequently neglected. In the application of these grades to car-lot shipments of corn it is recommended that not less than five probes with a suitable grain trier be taken in such a way that the composite sample thus secured will represent the average of the car as nearly as practicable. Representative samples can not be secured by emptying the contents of the trier, after each probe, on top of the grain, then roughly mixing and taking a portion thereof, usually in- Pieters-Wheeter Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION, LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH, PARSNIP. PARSLEY. CELERY. ENDIVE, LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company i9 I 5- The American Florist. 131 eluding' a part of the surface corn, as a composite sample for the basis of grading. Such samples not only fail to represent the bulk, but are mislead- ing, especially from the standpoint of dirt and cracked corn. In the sampling of large lots of grain, such as occur in the loading of steamers, at least one representative sample made up of a series of samples from the various drafts should be taken for each 5,000 bushels. Care should be taken to see that the samples used for the detailed analyses are representative of the larger sample as drawn from the ear or other bulk. The samples taken from the car or other bulk on which the grading is to be based should consist of not less than 1 quart of shelled corn. In determining the moisture content, it is desirable that all important sam- ples be tested in duplicate whenever practicable and the final result based on the average of two tests. Results of tests need not be expressed closer than one-tenth of 1 per cent, and the grain should be given the benefit of the doubt in computing averages. Color determinations should be made on not less than 100 grams of the screened sample; that is, after the "cracked" corn and foreign material have been removed. All grades of white corn require that at least 98 per cent, by weight, shall be white, and all grades of yellow corn require that at least 95 per cent shall be yellow. The percentage of damage should be made on a screened sample, prefer- ably by using the entire quantity that remains after removing the foreign material and "cracked" corn. In order to simplify the determination for dam- aged corn and to avoid a double pen- alty, the damaged "cracked" corn, as used in these grades, shall be consid- ered simply as "cracked" corn; that is, the small quantity of damaged "cracked" corn should not be picked out after screening and classified as a part of the damaged corn. An excess of damage in the "cracked" corn will be evidence of a willful adulteration and a violation. Imports. During the week ending July 31 im- ports were received at New York as follows : Hillsdon- Watts, Ltd., 22 cases palm seed (Sydney, N. S. W.). F. B. Vandergrift & Co., one case (Bermuda) palm leaves. Muller, Sehall & Co., 50 bags clover seed (Havre, France). Julius Roehrs Co., 15 cases plants (palm) (Rotterdam). Winter Son & Co., 21 sacks grass seed (Liverpool). G. Tait & Sons, 12 sacks turnip seed (Liverpool). P. C. Kuyper & Co., 15 cases bulbs (Rotterdam). J. R. Marquette & Co., 92 bags seeds (London). "Vaughan's Seed Store, 94 cases (Ber- muda) bulbs. L. D. Crossnond & Co., 28 cases (Ber- muda) bulbs. Maltus & Ware, 27 cases bulbs (Rot- terdam). J. Bolgiano & Son, 71 bags seeds (Bordeaux). G. H. Cobb, nine cases mushroom spawn (London). A. T. Boddington, 20 bag's fertilizer (Hull). To order, 19 sacks grass seed, 1 case cabbage seed, 12 bags beet seed, 456 crates of bulbs (Bermuda), 179 cases bulbs ( Rotterdam ) . Flower Seeds for Present Sowing PANSY— Barnard's Florists' Mixture For Size of Bloom and Rich Colors, Excelled by None Trade Pkt., 25c; H oz., SI. 00; H oz., $3.50; or., 7.00. GIANT MIXTUKE-Trade Pkt., 20c; \i oz., 50c; oz., $4.00. CALCEOLARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora Trade Pkt., 50c CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora Trade Pkt., 50c PRIMULA, Sinensis Fimbriata, choice varieties, in separate colors and mixed. Tr. Pkt., 50c SEEDS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. Very complete assortment. 10 per cent off for cash on orders for flower seeds. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ai ^5Sw CHICAGO Simon Louis Freres & Co. ' SEED GROWERS simon% p e^.rc s h s atei. Bruy eres-Ie-Chatel, France Growers of Asparagus, Broad Beans, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chicory, Dandelion, Leek, Lettuce, Mangel, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Swiss Chard, Turnip, Swedes. Dealers in Grass and Clover Seeds. OUR wholesale price list for the trade only of High Class Bulbs for forcing and for outdoor plant- ing is now ready for distribution. Drop us a postal for your copy — it contains informa- tion of interest and value. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $14.00 for 1000; $7.50 for 500: $4.00 for 250. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber. Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. ' 1 aBBBBEEEBBBBSBBBBBIBIBIEIBIBBE Cyclamen Seed i IS H H m ® To get best results sow early h H STUART LOW CO.'S | m superb strain, including: Low's Salmon King Pink Pearl Giant White Mrs. Buckston Princess May Vulcan Phoenix, Etc. 1915 crop just harvested. El Also STREPTOCARPUS, finest strain. Royal Nurseries Bush Hill Park ENFIELD, ENGLAND. 13 m |gK I5IB|g|g ta«^«l»ll«|giaBBiaBgBnKM»«bbM Mention the American Florist when writing MY Winter Orchid Sweet Peas Has just received the Gold Medal of Honor the highest award in floriculture, by the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Write for price list, which has been already mailed. ANT. C. ZV0LANEK Lompoc, Calif. 132 The American Florist. Au<- Lilium Harrisii Best Bermuda Stock. From rogued fields. Per 1000 6-7 inch (335 to case) $50.00 7-9 inch (200 bulbs to case) 75.00 Freesias French Paper While Grandif lore now d^ Per 1000 Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) $ 8.50 Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) 1 1.00 Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora Select Bulbs 9.00 Mammoth Bulbs 12.00' Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $60.00 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00 Cold Storage Lilies SPECIAL PRICES to "clean up." Per case Giganteum, 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 Formosum, 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 14.00 French Grown. NEW CROP JUST IN. Purity (True). Per 100 Per 1000 ?s-in. and up $2.00 $18.00 Vi in. to fs-in 1.60 13.00 ?sin. toH-in 1.25 10.00 Vaughan's Improved Purity. Per 100 Per 1000 %-va. and up $2.00 $18.00 VHn. to % in 1.75 15.00 ?sin. to Ks-in 1.50 12.00 Per 1000 Jumbo, ?4-in. and up $10.00 Mammoth, K-in. to ?4-in 8.00 New Crop Calla Bulbs Due August 10. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York FREESIA BULBS TRUE PURITY Per 100 Per 1000 $16.00 14.00 11.00 % to 1-in. diameter $1.70 % to %-in. " 1.50 V 2 to 5|-in " 1.25 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seed" 411-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Trade Fall Catalogue. 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes FedUFee.Tomato Seeds BaltimOfB, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory PRICE, $3.00, POSTPAID. AMERIC4N FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing ROITZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list oi FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co. Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. ' Mention the American Florist when writing FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August , stock ready for 2 Vi -in . pot s in flats of about HOclumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for illustrated folder. IMc Hutchison & Co. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. t9'5- The American Florist. 133 The KEN IL WORTH Giant Pansy seeds are all grown by myself and are offered In the following mixtures and separate colors: 22 — KENILWORTH STRAIN — The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are from Zy z to 4 inches; it is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, and many others. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 26 — KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE — Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long. 28 — MASTERPIECE — A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance, larg- e flowers of great substance. \ 30— GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES — A superb mixture. Flowers large and of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade of rich velvety colors, reds are par ticularly conspicuous. NEW SEED NOW READY All sorts and mixtures, except the new Pansy Princess, are $5.00 per oz.; $1.25 per %-oz.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; trade packet of 1000 seeds, 25c; any 5 pkts, $1.00. Please order by number. PRINCESS. 20— The New Upright Pansy This strain la entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weather-proof, enduring many storms without damage to its flower. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. _At- tractive' by the brilliancy of its colors. 600 Seeds 20c; 1000 Seeds 36c; % oz, $1.00; Vi oz. $2.00; 1 oz. $7.60. 38 — Mme. Perret — Red and wine shades. 40 — Zebra — Fine striped mixture. 42 — Adonis — Light blue, white center. 44 — Black — Almost coal black. 48 — Lord Beaconsfield — Purple shaded white. 50 — Bronze — Beautiful bronze. 62 — Cecily — Steel blue', margined white. 64: — Goliath — Large curled yellow, blotched. 68 — Emp. William — Ultramarine blue, 84: — Superba — Orchid tints of red and wine. 86 — Sunlight — Yellow with brown blotches. 88 — Andromeda — Curled apple blossom. 90 — Colosse'a Venosa— Light veined shades. 92 — Almond Blossom — Delicate rose. 94 — Aurora — Terra eotta shades. 97 — The above named Orchid mixed. 98 — Indigo Blue — Deep velvety blue. 100 — Light Blue shades. 104 — Meteor — Bright red brown. 106 — Pres. McKinley— Yellow, dark blotched. 114 — Purple — Large rich deep color. 116 — Peacock — Blue, rosy face, white edge. 118 — Psyche — Curled white, five blotches. 126 — Red — A collection of rich red shades. 138 — White — Large satiny white. 140 — White with violet blotch. 142 — Yellow — Large golden yellow. 144 — Yellow with dark blotch. RAINBOW is a mixture' of the most beautiful, gorgeous colors, blotched, striped, veined, mar- gined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free. 1000 seeds of Rainbow, and with other amounts in like proportion. *<>• c*"* Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & ML GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers. - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR TBI TRADE Beaas, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, MILFORD, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing jyuuimuiuuuiuuiuuiiiuuiiuuuiuiifc. 1 BURPEE'S SEEDS I Philadelphia 3 Wholesale Price List for Fiorists 3 and Market Gardeners 1immmYmmnwm!mnnnnmY!T»mr^ Mention the American Florist when writing Branches Michigan Wisconsin and Idaho. L. Giganteums, 8-9 in.. 8-10 in., 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY GO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers ^nMialtiec P«pp«. %66 Plant, Tomato, dpWIallltft. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick 6 Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Get QastatioBBFrom LANDRETH Bloomtdale Farm. SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing krTbinInMco. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing finest Pansy Seed Quality My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock, I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finest mix- ture. 1 pkt. 5000 seed, $1.00: H oz., $2.00; 1 oz,, $4.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, sSu r cite p £ ndei,ce SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 134 The American Florist. Aug. 7, The Nursery Trade b i American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Koch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 >43= Elizabeth, N. J.— The Elizabeth Nursery Co. is erecting a concrete building for packing and storage pur- poses. Pittsburgh, Pa.— The Elliott Nursery Company Tias been incorporated by J. Wilkinson Elliott, Thos. M. Elliott and Rhea F. Elliott. Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Horticultural Society has secured new quarters at the assembly room of the Old National Bank building. Boise, Ida. — The report of the state horticultural inspector shows that many nurserymen have discontinued business and have not renewed li- censes. The forecast of the United States department of agriculture for July es- timates the apple crop for Indiana at 7,688,000 bushels, the largest crop ever known in the history of the state. Pen-Mae, Pa. — The summer meeting of the Maryland State Horticultural So- ciety was held here July 29-30. An automobile tour of the fruit growing region of the Cumberland valley was a feature. Sedalia, Mo. — K. C. Sullivan, con- nected with the experiment station of the state agricultural college at Co- lumbia, has been making an inspection trip of the nurseries in the state, and compliments the Archias Seed & Floral Co. of this city very highly. He re- ports the nursery department of that company as being in the very cleanest condition, the stock being entirely free of bugs or insect pests. Death of Colonel Brackett, Pomologist. Colonel G. B. Brackett, for the last IS years chief pomologist of the de- partment of agriculture, is dead at Washington, aged 80 years. He was a native of Unity, Me., and a veteran of the civil war. Texas Nurserymen's Association. The Texas State Nurserymen's Asso- ciation meeting in conjunction with the Texas farmers' congress at College Station opened its session Tuesday, Au- gust 3. Prof. H. Ness, of the Texas experiment station welcomed the mem- bers »f the association, the address be- ing responded to by Wm. B. Mumson, president of the nurserymen's organi- zation. Interesting papers and discus- sions covering a wide range of sub- jects were features of the programme. Discussions relative to the nursery- men's part in the state botanical gar- den and arboretum plan were not made a part of the programme at this meet- ing, but will come before the regular annual meeting to be held in Septem- ber. The president's address, report of the secratary, election of officers and other important business will also come before the association at that time. California Nurserymen's Convention. No state organization has shown greater vitality, nor covered its field of operations more thoroughly, than the California Association of Nursery- men, which will hold its fifth annual convention this year in conjunction with the thirteenth annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Association of Nur- serymen at San Francisco, August 12- 14. The first day and a half of these dates will be occupied by the latter, and the remaining day and a half by the former organization. Both will convene in San Francisco's new Civic Auditorium. Monday, August 16, will be "Nurserymen's day" at the Pana- ma-Pacific exposition, on which oc- casion the officials and the disciples of potting benches and nursery rows promise some interesting "doings." Following this will come the big event of the year, viz., the annual meet of the Society of American Florists, for which many of the nurserymen will remain over, because also affiliated with that organization. Allowing for the fact that Vice-president Daniel MacRorie of the S. A. F. has increased the membership more than one hun- dred in California, the significance of this layover will be appreciated. The programme for the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen's meeting is nearly complete at this writing (July 30) and will be substantially as follows : Uniform Horticultural Laws, by M. McDonald, Orenco, Ore. Recent Horticultural Legislation, by Dr. A. J. Cook, state commissioner of horticulture, Sacramento, Calif. Quality vs. Quantity and a Wider Distribution, by S. A. Miller, Milton, Ore. Reminiscences Concerning Nursery Interests, by Prof. E. J. Wickson, Berkeley, Calif. Valuable Information About Orna- mental Plants, by J. W. Gregg, pro- fessor of landscape gardening, Uni- versity of California. German Iris PLANT NOW Eight distinct varieties, Per 100 Per 1000 our selection _...$2.60 $22.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK 4 H $ lf $ ll S ll $ lf i"$ , '$ , 4 ll £ l '$ ll $ l *$"i"$"$ al i l, i ll ? ll $ l, $"£ ,l i"3*4 | 4» PEONIES AND IRIS Catalogue now ready. ! PETERSON NURSERY * * Stock Exchange Bldg. CHICAGO, ILL. Our Guarantee— We will replace JjP with three all plants not proving * true to description. * * Wouldn't you rather have English Roses If you could buy them at German Prices? You know, of course, or you have been told, that there are no roses like the roses from England. Britain is the home of the rose tree. No doubt you can grow the most splendid blooms with good large stems, but you have got to have the tree first. And it is in the production of the tree that Bees, Ltd., excel. They have methods and means to lay down such a foundation for a superb rose plant as will astonish you. First the seedling or cutting briar stock is rigidly selected. The buds are chosen with care and put on with scrup- ulous skill. The culture before and after is thoroughly English and British in its thoroughness. The rose acres are marvels of cleanli- ness. Hand tools, horse tools and motor tools; tools of world wide fame, patented and home designed, ensure such a tilling of the soil and a killing of the weeds as you might fail to see in the Frenchiest of intensive plots. Yet with it all there is absolutely no forcing; just natural steady growth, and yet there is nothing more amazingly productive of vigor and health. Just send your enquiry for for prices right along to Liverpool today. Don't wait for more ad-talk before you write, you'll get that just the same, but get your enquiry in early. 1075 Mill St. LIVERPOOL ENG. '9 X 5- The American Florist. 135 BEST STOCK CATALOG FOR NURSERYMEN -iV A x G 9 E i s N OVER 100 BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS - PRINTED ON HIGH GRADE PAPER AND INK •"■=""■ OUR CATALOG IS YOUR CATALOG SEND FOR A COPY TODAY WE CAN FURNISH "PRINTOPAK" PAPER fill | | F o I ITLJ^ JL Ddimtima f» ~ l».~ THE LtGHTEST AND BEST FOR PR,NTING CATALOGS VjlLLIES L.ITHO. Ob PRINTING CO., INC. Has a Velvet Fihish. Reduces Postage Owe-Half P. E. FELLOWS, MANAGER ROCHESTER N. Y. Keeping Out Insect Enemies, by- Frederick Maskew, chief deputy quar- antine officer. Cost of Growing- Ornamental Stock, by John Armstrong, Ontario, Calif. Raising Seedlings and Stock Usually Imported, by M. J. Crow, Gilroy, Calif. The Nut Growing Industry, by Al- mon Wheeler, San Jose, Calif. Best Paying Shipping Plums, by F. H. Wilson, Fresno, Calif. The New Roses, by John Gill, West Berkeley, Calif. The programme for the meeting of the California Association of Nursery- men is practically complete. The top- ics and discussions of general interest are as follows : The Department Store and the Nur- sery Industry, by Ernest Braunton, Los Angeles. Discussion by John Val- lance, Oakland, and C. E. Howland, Pomona. Recent Rulings in re Shipping Plants by Parcels Post, by D. W. Coolidge. Pasadena. Discussion by Fred H. How- ard, Los Angeles; George C. Roeding, Fresno, and Leonard Coates, Morgan- hill. The Crime of Being a Nurseryman, by W. D. Somerville, Los Angeles. Dis- cussion by P. A. Dix, Roy, Utah, and Frank T. Swett, Martinez. Why Import What We Can Grow on This Coast? by M. McDonald, Orenco, Ore. Discussion by John J. Reeves, Beverly Hills, and Henry S. Harrison, York, Neb. Do We Need New Varieties of Com- mercial Fruits? by Edward J. Wick- son, Berkeley. Discussion by Wm. T. Kirkman, Jr., Fresno, and D. W. Coo- lidge, Pasadena. A Publisher's Suggestions to Nur- serymen, by Frank Honeywell, San Francisco. Discussion by A. T. De La Mare, New York City, and George C. Roeding, Fresno. For the Good of the Association. A general expression of opinions and sug- gestions is invited from the floor for the bettermen of the organization, and the uplift of the nursery business. At this writing the indications are for large attendance at all the conven- tions during August having to do with horticultural matters, not only from Pacific coast states, but from the in- ter-mountain region, the Mississippi valley, the south and east. With two expositions as attractions and low transportation rates, there is offered inducements to visit the Pacific coast that are not liable to occur again for a, decade. For these reasons, all who can should avail themselves of the oppor- tunity to visit California and partici- pate in these gatherings of commercial and amateur plantsmen. Hal S. Keuckeberg. Roundheaded Apple Borer. Under the above title, the United States department of agriculture has issued Farmers' Bulletin No. 675, un- der date of July 6, 1915. This destruc- tive insect is found principally in the eastern part of the United States. The bulletin treats quite generally of meth- ods of control, mechanical protectors and directions for arsenical spraying. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSEUR and L. COURANT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, M anetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK DARROW, NEW TfORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O. Box 1250. Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 12 cents (cost of postage), and 25 cents (cost of volume)— (which sum of 25 cents will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00). our general illustrated, descriptive and analytical Catalogue (Edition A. F.). 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes giving the full descriptive Nomenclature with prices of all the plants which we cultivate, wili be sent iree to any person applying for same. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GBT OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, "TTLE SttVER, ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE C0NARD& JONES §0.. West Grove, Penaa. THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, - OHIO 136 The American Florist. Aug. 7, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, 0., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, 0„ Treasurer. Some Michigan growers are raising cauliflower and putting it in brine. Such stock is reported as selling in brine at $8 per barrel. The Women's Association, South Water street commission merchants and others are studying a plan to avoid waste in produce consigned to Chicago and arrange for closer rela- tion between growers and consumers. Washington. — The bureau of crop estimates of the United States depart- ment of agriculture received from a special list of truck crop growers, re- ports relating to the condition of sev- eral crops on July 1 and July 15. Esti- mates of condition were on a basis of 100 per cent representing normal. The results of the tabulation are as fol- lows : Cabbage and onion, 91% ; peas and tomatoes, 88%; watermelon, 78%; cantaloupe, 80. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 3. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 10 cents; radishes, 50 cents to $1.25 per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; cel- ery, 12 stalks, 25 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 40 to 75 cents. New York, August 3.— Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 cents to 40 cents; cucumbers, $1.25 to $2.00 per basket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 30 cents to 85 cents; rhubarb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. Celery Notes. Each season seems to intensify the damages done by blight unless pre- vented by proper spraying. To suc- ceed, the fight must begin early. There is no doubt plants should be sprayed in the plantbeds; however, we have seldom been able to do this, owing to pressure of work or weather conditions, but soon after the plants are established in the field, we com- mence and spare no pains to keep them sprayed until cool weather in the fall. To spray celery successfully is no small task. The leaves are smooth and hard to cover and the only way we have found is to go over the rows rapidly, back and forth, and several times, allowing each coat to dry on. In this way, a uniform spraying is possible. "We use the 4-4-50 Bordeaux. As they grow, the expanding leaves break our coat of spray and repetition is necessary. Thus at least once a week renewal is needed and sometimes twice. Hand in hand must go cultivation. Celery demands constant cultivation as the amount of air in the soil strengthens the plants and helps to make them resistant. We have for years practiced a very successful method of stirring the soil between the plants, by using a big home-made hand rake. This rake has long teeth made by driving powerful spikes through a hardwood head, spaced 2% inches apart. Immediately after each horse cultivation this rake is used right through the plants, re- moving any clods that may have rolled between the plants and loosening up the the soil around the plants and between them. It is surprising how the plants respond to this treatment. Generally after two or three such rakings the plants get too large and the practice is stopped, depending henceforth upon the horse tools entirely. The method also reduces hand-weeding to the minimum as the small weeds are raked out and destroyed. Makketman. Summer Treatment of Greenhouse Soil. It is during the idle summer months that sterilization is often undertaken as well as between the lettuce crops. Among the larger growers it is com- mon practice, but there seems to be a diversity of opinion as to times of ap- plication. There are two methods in common use at present, viz. : steriliza- tion by steam heat and by formalin drench. For full discussion and in- struction regarding these methods the reader is referred to circular No. 57 of the Ohio Experiment station, Woos- ter. In brief, sterilization consists in rais- ing the temperature of the soil to about 200 degrees Pah. and maintain- ing it for an hour or more. This is accomplished by the use of perforated pipes in some shape or by an inverted pan. The former method consists in running perforated pipes through, or inserting them into the soil at regular intervals, covering and applying suit- able pressure. The latter is a large, shallow pan which is inverted over the soil, leaving a small air space into which steam is forced. Soil in the seed or plant boxes is often sterilized by placing them in special rooms or cases into which steam is forced under pres- sure. Formalin drench consists of an ap- plication of formalin at the rate of two pints to fifty gallons of water. The soil after being spaded is thor- oughly soaked with this preparation and then allowed to partially dry out. It is not usually safe to set plants in soil thus treated for a week or ten days after treatment. Steam sterilization results in the de- struction of injurious fungi, protozoa, etc., but also has other effects which are not without danger to the plants, as pointed out by Schreiner and Lath- rop in United States bureau of soils bulletin No. 89. It is found to increase the water-soluble constituents and at the same time ammonia is formed. This is a direct cause of stimulation of growth which in the case of cucum- bers and tomatoes may lead to mal- nutrition troubles. It increases the acidity of the soil, which leads to the necessity of liming, and if possible this should be done before sterilizing. Both beneficial and harmful com- pounds are produced, and when the latter overbalance the former the fer- tility of the soil is adversely affected. The frequent use of steam steriliza- tion should be avoided. It is an ex- pensive operation and considerable skill and experience are necessary to its profitable use. White Marsh. Md. — The annual dahlia show of the R. Vincent & Sons Co., will be held September 28-Octo- ber 2. CH RYS ANTH EMUMS 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil Leading market sorts. Write for prices. William Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptof 40cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawn Co. St., Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing WINTER ONION SETS Now Ready. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. New York. Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. » p r , ,, A , We also offer a P rac " PROF. BBAL. tical course in pj ori . culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass, Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE Of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) tPFPIAI TIFS' Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas or LUIHL I ILO. R a di s hes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Fansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per H oz.. postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. I9 J 5- The American Florist. 137 yaughan's Pansy Seed For Florists All Good Germination New Stocks Weekly GIANT MIXED * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Vaughan's Named Giants. Trade pkt. Y s oz. Adonis, light blue with a white center $0.10 $0.20 $ oz. .20 Era braces besides all the separ- ate shades and colors, five spe- cial strains not listed else where and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. Tradepkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; oz., $4.00; H lb., $ 14.00. |"M'Pp''D This is one ot the spe- ll! L £ii\ m cialties which has estab- V ATTHMAT lished the reputation of nnllUHAL Vaughan's Flower Seeds nd one which we maintain most carefully. To this and our Giant mixture of Pansies we add each year a number of new varieties selected from the collec- tions of the foremost pansy specialists in Europe. Trade pkt., 50c; ! e oz.,$1.50; y, oz., $5.00; oz.. $10.00. VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIXTURE to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Tr. pkt. 50c; % oz., 85c; H oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00, Twenty Years Constant This mixture is put up ¥T OA a«%*1 especially for cut flower USC 3X1Q growers and contains mostly light colored sort s. We have sold this mix ture for several seasons Approval Beaconfield, lavender and purple 10 Bridesmaid, rosy white, dark blotches 15 Cardinal, brightest red. 15 Emperor Francis Joseph, pure white with violet blue blotch on each petal 25 Emperor William, dark navy blue 10 Mad. Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose 10 Marechal Niel, delicate cream color 10 10 .20 .30 .30 1.20 2.00 2.00 OTHER SPECIAL MIXTURES Trade pkt. % oz. oz. Tr imardeau, Standard Mixture, all colors lb., $12.00 $0.10 $0.20 $1.00 .50 Paris Market, improved Trimardeau, all colors .20 1.20 Lb.,$16.00 10 20 1.25 .20 1.25 Cassier, French, 3 and 5 spotted, Al Strain 15 25 1.50 .25 1 60 Bugnot, thickest petaled aud most velvety of all .25 2.00 15 .15 .30 2.00 .25 1.75 Mauve Queen, mauve Masterpiece— New Giant Curled or Spencer, superb red and brown shades Orchid-Flowered, the ground color is light, the petals marked with golden yellow blotches veined toward edges Orchid Mammoth, light greenish yellow ground, purple blotches Parisian Striped, stripes are broad aud distinct.. . President Camot, five blotched white President McKinley, five blotched yellow Victoria, claret red 15 Volcano, red, large dark blotch .. .15 40 Other Standard and Rare Named Sorts. I@~Ask for Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds and Bulbs French Giants introduced by us in America, seed costing us $30.01) per oz 15 Orchid, Superba, of best selection, blotched and veiued type - 25 Orchid Regular Mixed 15 30 2 00 50 25 3.00 1.75 Solid Colored Giants. .25 .50 3.00 .10 .20 1.50 .15 .30 2.00 .15 .30 2.00 .15 .25 2.00 .15 .35 2 50 Tradepkt. % oz. oz. Black, giant lusterless ...$0 10 $0.25 $1.50 Indigo King, deepest purple 10 25 1.50 Pink, hydrangea shade 15 30 2.50 Blue, violet 10 25 1.40 White, giant, violet eye lb., $14.00 10 20 1.25 White, Aurora, pure 10 20 1.20 Yellow, giant, dark eye Lb., $14.00 10 20 125 Yellow, Golden Queen, pure 10 25 1.50 Purple, giant, deep 10 25 1.50 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ^•g«4«.£*ig«»t«i^ 4* •£••£« ■^•^■^4*4*4* 4* 4*4*4*4* 4* 4*^ SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, SS?KS Mention the American Florist when writing CYCLAMEN Good, healthy stock in five colors, 3-in.pots,$7 50perl00. 'P/YlYKSAttinc 2V2in. pots, good stock, at t UllLOClliaa $5,00 per 100, limited amount. Write now to JOS. CHONTOS, mc^sI cVrypk. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN B0DGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Write GEO. A. KUHL. PEKIN, ILL., For Prices and List of MUMS, ROSES, FERNS, BEGONIAS and General Stock Wholesale Grower to the Trade. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. William stown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS Summer Prices. Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. S. A. Nutt $10 00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 1250 " " ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 138 The American Florist. Aug. 7, A BIRD IN THE HAND *J You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several Azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the Azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know; conditions may Change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock when there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America" — stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS For example. We offer: Otaksa, with 7 to 10 branches at $25.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches at 20.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 4 branches at 15.00 the 100 French Novelties, all the best ones, at 5.00 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep-green healthy foliage, and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. 'There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next Spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. Wholesale Only— Ours Are "Made in America." JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Lamest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per lOOO. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Araucaria Excelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 3 n. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 4S.00 Asparagus Plumosus, l'ge pots 7.50 70.00 2H-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 22.50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2H-in. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55.00 3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 95.00 2H-m. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38.00 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70.00 2 Vi-in. Primula Obconicas. Fancy mixed or seoarate colors 2.50 22 50 IVi-in. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3.00 25.00 2>iin. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2H-in. Smilax 2.50 22.50 2H-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6.00 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75.00 10,000 Ferns — From bench-: Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15.00 and $20.00 per 100. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; fine stock. $5.00 per 100 $45 00 per 1000. 2li-in. Violet Plants— Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3.00 per 10J. $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1 .00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids,3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes, 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN M1 S&£S?*- Mention the American Florist when writing Free I This Fine BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Roses Specially priced stock list 2V 2 and 4- in. •^^H LLE L DLL fsPRINQriCLD-OHIO-J Mention the American Florist when writing '9 X 5> The American Florist. 139 DREER'S ARAUCARIAS 1 %/"i^ w ■'" A ' J. -fjL^*®li sv 1|l ai V\». ajar* j,^ ; * ft J f 'i%i«!3«,fi ' f Only partial imports of Araucarias were received from Bel- gium the past spring, not sufficient to cover the usual season's requirements, and even if shipments should come through this fall (which at present does not appear likely) newly imported stock would not be available for this season's sales as it takes fully three months for this stock to become established and be fit to sell after its trip across the Atlantic. We are pleased to state that we have a splendid stock, not sufficient to last the season out, but we offer as long as the stock lasts exceptional values as below. Araucaria Excelsa E^b. 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers $0 30 4-inch pots, 5 5 6 6 7 6-inch pots, 7 8 " 10 10 " 12 12 " IB 16 to 18 18 to 20 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca 8 inches high, 2 tiers.... 12 to 14 40 60 75 1 00 1 25 75 3 to 4 tiers 1 25 3 3 3 to 4 4 4 to 5 Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 2 tiers 1 00 6 " 12 to 14 " 3 " 1 26 7 " 14 to 16 " 3 " 1 50 For a complete line of Palms, Decorative Plants and all Seasonable Stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER 714 and 716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. LAST CALL FOR Chrysanthemums Including Some of the Newer Ones. ASK FOR IIST. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poiteyine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4 in., 15c; S-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2M-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing ! FIELD GROWN f Carnation Plants! * * * Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Large sized plants. 100 Pink Enchantress $4.50 Rose Pink Enchantress 4.50 White Perfection 4.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 Philadelphia 5.50 Zoe Symonds 4.50 Order Today 1000 $40.00 40.00 35.00 35.00 50.00 40.00 Peter Reinberg I 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * •* * * * * * * A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, - - Indiana 140 The American Florist. Aug. 7,. JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S pax/&£& Aivr> storks Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Per doz. 6-in. pot Sto6 28to30 $1.00 $12.09 6-in. pot 5to6 34 to 36 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Each 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to SM ft $10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 olants in tub, 5J4 to 6 ft 12.50 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft 18.00 Phoenix Roebelenii Each 7-in. tub, 18 in. high. 24 in. spread $2.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 2H-in. pot 4 4- in. pot 5 to 6,, 6-in. pot 6 to 7.. 6-in. pot In. high .. 8 to 10.. ..15 .24 $0.40 1.00 .6to7 28 to 36 1.50 Each Perdoi. $1.50 4.50 12.00 18.00 Leaves In. high Each Perdoz. 9-in. cedar tub 6to7 42to45 $4.00 $48.00 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating, [storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, rOSWAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Providence, R. I. Business the past week has been quiet, and the heavy shipments of stock arriving on the market has little outlet, except for design work and a surplus is the result. Gladioli and asters are improving in quality daily, and there are some very good sweet peas, but they sell at very low figures. They are arriving faster than the trade can use them. Albert F. Crandall, Washington, N. H., has placed on exhibition in the museum at Roger Williams park a number of rare orchids found near his summer home in that city. There are five rare varieties in the collection, not generally found in the state. John P. Wood has opened a store in the Strand theater, having removed from his former location. Herbert A. Taylor of the Matthew Macnair staff is enjoying the week-end at Block Island, R. I. H. A. T. Toronto, Ont. — Secretary John G. Es- ler, of the Florists' Hail Association, and party are expected to reach this city August 5, enroute to the San Fran- cisco convention, via the Canadian Pa- cific railroad. FERN BAROAINS For those who wish to bench or pot for growing on. Fine, clean stock, absolutely free from scale. All 2- inch pots. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^"™ 100 1000 20,000 Boston Ferns $3.50 $30.00 6,000 Blegantissima Improved 4.00 35.00 10,000 Whitmani, superior stock 3.50 30.00 5,000 Scholzeli, Crested Fern 3.60 30.00 3,000 Piersoni Improved (seldom reverts) 3.50 30.00 3,000 Big Four or Splendida (Fishtail Boston) 4.C0 35.00 2,000 Davallioides Furcans (the fern for spray work) 4.50 40.00 3,000 Goodii, the Baby's Breath (the fern-dish wonder) 3.50 30.00 3,000 Whitmani Compacta, the up-to-the-minute Ostrich Plume type 4.00 36.00 2,000 Exaltata (Original Sword) 3.00 27.S0 3,000 Superbissima (Fluffy Ruffles) 5.00 45.00 6,000 Roosevelt, the best seller when shown with others 4.50 40.00 THE GOOD & REESE CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO | * * Largest Rose Growers in the World. * Boston Ferns for Planting Per 100 Heavy Stock, 2V 2 -inch $5.00 BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 3-inch, - - 20.00 BEGONIA LORRAINE, 3-inch, - - - - 18.00 Ready for 4-inch. ASPAR. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2 1 4-in., 3.00 " Seedlings, SPRENGERI, Seedlings, - - ASK FOR QUOTATIONS ON FALL STOCK. Per 1000 $45.00 175.00 170.00 25.00 600 6.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Robert Craig Co... S& PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse, N. T. — Bannister Bros, are re-constructing their houses and the offices will be enlarged. Primroses Forbesi, Malacoides, Obconica Alba Rosea, Ruby, $2.00 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 1 OO. Plumosus, $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering, oz., $4.00. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. i9'5- The American Florist. 141 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AI/TERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. AIA'SSUM. ALYSSI'M. double giant, very strong. 2-iuch. $2 per 100: $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. ARAUCARIAS. Arauearia Excelsa, 4-inch, 5 to 6 ins.. 2 tiers, 30c each; 5-in., 8 to 10 ins., 3 tiers, 40c; 5-in., 10 to 12 ins.. 3 tiers, 60c; 6-in., 12 to 15 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 6-in.. 16 to 18 ins., 4 tiers. $1; 7-in., 18 to 20 ins., 4 to 5 tiers. .$1.25. Bxcelsa Glanea, 6-in. pots, 8 ins. high, 2 tiers, 75c; 7-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, $1.25. Robusta Compacta, 6-in., 10 to 12 ins., 2 tiers, $1; 6-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 tiers, $1.25; 7-in., 14 to 16, 3 tiers, $1.50. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Arauearia Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c. $1, $1.50. Robusta Compacta. $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmaun Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Arauearia excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out • of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above price's are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus pluraosus, 234-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000: 3-inch, $5 per 100: $45 per 1,000: 4-inch, $7.50 per 100: $70 per 1.000. Sprengeri. 2V,-inch. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1.000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; Seedlings, $6 per XfiOO. Sprengeri, seedlings, $6 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. strong, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1000; 2%-inoh, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1000; 3-iuch, $4.50 per 100; 4-inch. 8c and 10c. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kans. ASPARAGUS' PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI, 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch. $3; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. . Asparagus plumosus to close out, a few hun- dred, 3-inch at $5 per 100; also a few 4-inch at $8 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. ___ Asparagus plumosus nanus plants, from flats, grown from our own greenhouse seed, $8 per 1,000. B. H. Haverland. Mt. Healthy, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2 1 4-inch, $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000; 3-inch. $6 per • 100: $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100; Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $17.60 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes, Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2V>-inch. $15 per 100; 3-inch. $25 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR. 2V>-inch, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE. 2">,4- inch, $5 per 100; 3-inch. $8 per 100. ERFORDI. PRIMA DONNA, UMINOSA. TRIUMPH. 2%- incll, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, I1L Begonia Chatelaine, 2y,-incb, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $10 per 100; $95 per 1,000. Erforili and Luminosa, 2¥>-inch, $4 per 100: $3S per 1.000; 3-inch. $7.50 per 100: $70 per 1.000. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. Begonia Cincinnati, 3-inch, $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000. La Lorraine, 3-inch, $18 per 100; $170 per 1.00O. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Cincinnati, 2%-inch, $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000; Begonia Lorraine, 3-inch, $20 per 100; 4-inch, $25 per 100.. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire de Chatelaine and Pfitzeri Triumph, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Lorraine, 2^4-in. pots, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-in. pots, $15 pet 100; $140 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch pots, $15 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. HI. BOXWOOD. • Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2^ ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3y 2 ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 In., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, French Paper White Grandiflora, fancy, 1,250 bulbs to case, $8.50 per 1,000; Star Brand. 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1,000. Precocious, Vaughan's extra early Grandiflora, select bulbs, $9 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $12 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, new crop, 7-9- inch, 250 bulbs to case, $60 per 1,000; 9-10- inch, J80 bulbs to case, $80 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisji, best Bermuda, 7-9-inch, 200 to case, .$75 per 1,000; 9-11-inch, 100 to case, $180 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9- ineh, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosum, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 6 to 7-inch bulbs. 350 to case, $15 per case; 7 to 9-inch. 200 to case. $15 per case. Cold Storage Giganteum, 7 to 9-inch, 300 to case. $15 per case; 9 to 10-inch, 200 to case. $17 per case. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytowu, New York. Lilium Canadense, Philadelphicum and Su- perbum in large quantities; also native trees, plants and seeds. L. E. WILLIAMS', Exeter, N. H. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifl- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs, L. Giganteums, 8-9-inch, 8-10-inch. 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. S'chwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Callps. mammoth bulbs, $12 per 100. E. R. Tauch, Marquette, Mich. CANNAS. CANNAS, good varieties, strong plants in 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS. FINE FIELD CARNATIONS. Strong, clean, bushy plants. 100 1.000 White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantress 5.00 45.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 Washington 5.00 45.00 Bright Spot 5.00 45.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg, Illinois WE HAVE READY NOW FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT FROM THE FIELD 400,000 WELL ESTABLISHED CARNATION PLANTS, IN- CLUDING THE FOLLOWING VARIETIES: PER 100 WHITE WONDER $7.00 WHITE PERFECTION 6.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 6.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 6.00 WINSOR 5.00 PHILADELPHIA 8.00 BEACON (RED) 6.00 COMFORT (SCARLET) 6.00 LET US QUOTE YOU ON LARGE QUANTI- TIES. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT THAT WE SEND OUT. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 121 7TH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 Enchantress Supreme $8.00 $70.00 Champion 8.00 70.00 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 Beacon 7.00 60.00 White Perfection 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 65.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy.. GEORGE PETERS & SONS, HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. CARNATION FIELD PLANTS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong carnation field plants, having from 12 to 20 shoots. Northport, Enchantress, White Enchantress, Commodore, C. W. Ward, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. White Wonder, Peerless, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Champion, Matchless, $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 White Wonder $6.00 $50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 SINNER BROS.. 158 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Best obtainable. Fine, large plants. Pink Enchantress. .$4.00 per 10(1; $35.00 per 1000 Winsor 4.00 per 100; 35.00 per 1000 C. W. Ward 4.00 per 100; 35.00 per 1O00 ZECH & MANN, Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 142 The American Florist. Aug. 7, CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS-HEALTHY STOCK. 100 1,000 Matchless $f™ *™-gg White Wonder . |-«> |°^ "■■ 15.00 5.00 40.00 " " . 6.00 50.00 . 5.00 40.00 . . 5.00 40.00 Perfection Akehurst Enchantress White Enchantress Dark Enchantress . Ward EDWARD WOODFALL, Glen Burnie. Maryland Field-grown carnations: Pink Enchantress. situ n i inn- «40 Der 1,000. Rose Pink nn- et 5 ntre P s e s, ^Vper "lOO; $40 per 1000 White Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Pnua delphia, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Zoe Symonds, $4.50 per 100; $40 _p er 1.000. Petei Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS, planted in the field early, from 2V- and 3-inch pots, are strong and bushy, 2 000 riiht Pink Enchantress, 1,000 Beacon, 300 Mrs. Pa g tten P $5 k pe? C 100; 1 $50'per 1,000. 1000 White Perfection, 500 PM"«s S Charrntng, , ** ^1°°^ $40 per 1,000. Cash. JOSEPH BANCKOK 1 cs SON (Inc.). Ceda r Falls, Iowa. FIELD - GROWN CARNATIONS. — Large, strong, healthy plants: Victory, $o per 100, $40 per 1,000. White Perfection. $5 per 100, $40 per i 000. Also a few Joy, Champion, Afterglow and Rosette at clean-up prices. J. A. BDDLONG, 82-84 East Randolph St., Chicago. HARDY CARNATIONS, good thrifty plants, $2 50 per 100. SWEET WILLIAMS, fine ntaj. $1.50 per 100. Cash, please. GEORGE FUH . JR., Fort Recovery, Ohio. ____ Field-grown carnation plants. Rose Pink En- chantress. %-j per 100. Cash.. H. W. AL- LERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. Field-grown carnations, as long as they last, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove,. III. ^_ Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSAN THEMUMS. POMPONS. Large quantity of Pompon cuttings in the following varieties, which are of the same high quality as the chrysanthemum stock: ^ Diana, white *^.00 Baby, yellow £■«" Mrs. Astor, yellow £■"" Mensa, white g 1 "" Excelsior, yellow ■ £■"" Mary Richardson, terra cotta £•"" H. Hicks, brown £•"" Mrs. Beu zuu CUT BACK POMPONS. Diana *f.00 H. Hicks 2.00 Mrs. Astor £»" Excelsior g-"J! Mary Richardson ^■ uv WIETOR BROS., 162 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. 111 . CLEMATIS. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS. mHTT p Per 100 Per 1,000 S Jtt™ Advance fOO $«.0j> October Frost 2.00 15.00 Alice Byron 2.00 15.00 Alice Salomon 3.50 30.00 Chas. Razer 2.00 15.00 Lynwood Hall 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON. Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 2.00 1S.OU PINK. Amorita 2.00 15.00 McNiece 2.50 20.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2%-INCH POTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Smith's Advance $2.50 $20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Alice Salomon 4.00 So.OO Alice Byron 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 Lynwood Hall 2.50 20.00 Shrimpton 2.50 20.00 Golden Salomon 4.00 35.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO.. JOLIET. ILL. Last call for chrysanthemums, including some of the newer ones. Ask for list. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Micb. Chrysanthemums, standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles. 2 and 2%-lncta pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Pompon chrysanthemums, good assortment, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Chrysanthemums. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums, 50,000 rooted cuttings and plants from soil. Write for prices. William Swayne, Kennett Square, Pa. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, cut back, have good, grown top; sam- ple sent, the best brand, fine stock plants cl- inch, $4 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEUS. good assortment, 2y 2 -inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. , _ COLEUS, Brilliancy or Smas Red. 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons very fine colored stock, 4-inch, 25e each; $23 per 100; 4-iuch. 35c each; $30 per 100- 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-mc'h, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN, my prize strain, ready in Au- gust: Perle and Rose of Zeulendorf. 4-irjch, 20c Glory and Rose of Wandsbek, 4-ivch, 18c. White, glaring red. 4-inch, 15c. White red eye, Victoria, 4-inch, 15c. Every one a good one. Cash with order, please. RALPH J. SOU1H- ERTON, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-iucb, $S per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100; 4-inch select, $20 per 100. Seedlings from flats, $3.50 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen Gig., Waudsbek type, finest in ex- istence 2V.-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per l.OuO; 3-inch? $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St.. Chicago. 111. ___ Cyclamens, 8 vars.. 2Vi-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per' 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Cyclamen, separate colors, fine'st strain: extra strong plants, 3-inch pots, $10 per 100; $90 per 1. 000. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Cyclamen from 3-inch pots, best varieties, $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York . Cyclamen, 3-inch. 5 colors. $7.50 per 100. Jo s. Chontos, 1314 5th Ave.. McKeesport, Pa. DAHLIAS . Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCuUough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver. N. J. DAISIES. FERNS. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa. 2-in.. 5c: 3-in.. 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton. N. J. DRAC/F.NA INDIVISA. 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. FERN BARGAINS. For those who wish to bench or pot for growing on. Fine, clean stock, absolutely free from scale. All 2-inch Pots: 1UO 1(aJU 20,000 Bostou Ferns $3.50 $30.00 5,000 Elegantissima Improved 4.00 * 5 -°0 10,000 Whitmani, superior stock.. 3.50 jO.OO 5,000 Scholzeli, crested fern 3.o0 30.00 3,000 Piersonl Improved (seldom reverts) 3.o0 30.00 3,000 Big Four or Spleudida (Fish- tail Boston) 4.00 35.00 2,000 Davalloides Fin-cans (the fern for spray work) 4.50 40.00 3,000 Goodii, the Baby's Breath (the fern-dish wonder)... 3.o0 30.00 3,000 Whitmani Compacta, the up-to-the-minute Ostrich Plume type 4.00 35.00 2,000 Exaltata (original sword).. 3.00 27.50 3.000 Superbissima (Fluffy Ruffles) 5.00 4o.OO 5.000 Roosevelt, the best seller when shown with others.. 4.u) 40.00 THE GOOD & REESE CO., The Largest Rose Growers in the World, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Springfieldii, 2%- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Boston and Springfieldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON, ROOSEVELT. WHITMANI, SCHOLZELEI. Dark green — Choice Stock — Low Price. Boston, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Scholzelei, 3- iueb, 8c. Boston. Roosevelt. 4-inch, 12%c. Boston, Whitmani. 6-inch. 45c. GU LLETT & SONS. L INCOLN, I LLINO IS. "Boston Ferns, fine 6-inch. 35c— 100; smaller lots. 40c. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. • BOSTON FERNS, a few hundred 3-inch at $6 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTER- DAY, Nokomis, 111. ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM, 3-inch, 5cj 2%"- inch. 3>/.c; 4-inch, 10c. Satisfaction or money back. LEY & BRO., Highland, N. Y. Ferns, from bench, Boston, Scottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50. $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washin gton , N. J. Ferns in flats, all varieties, $2 per flat. 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. McHutchison & Co., 17 Mu rray St.. New York . "Boston ferns for planting, 2%-inch, $j per 100; $45 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. TABLE FERNS, strong 2 V-i -inch a! $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRV1EW GREENHOUSES, Milton, Penna. Boston Ferns, fine 2%-ineh, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. __ Ferns. Boston and Whitmani. 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. MARGUERITES. 4-inch pots, in bloom. $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FREESIAS. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 5- inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 6-inch. 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-inch. 75c each; 8-inch. $1 each; 10-inch, $2 to $2.50' each; 12-inch, $3 to $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Freesias— Purity (true), %-in. and up, $2 100; $13 per 1,000; %-in. to %-in.. $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Vaughan's Improved Pur- ity: %-in. and up, $2 per 100: $18 per 1.000; V. to %-in.. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; % to %-in., $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1.000. French grown: Jumbo, %-in. ami up. $10 per 1,000; mammoth. % to %-in., $3 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. PURITY FREESIA BULBS. Wholesale trade onlv. We have filled our 1915 contracts and have a few thousand left. If for any reason your growers can't fill your orders, write or wire us. Prices right. SANTA CRUZ FREESIA BULB GROWERS' ASS'N, Santa Cruz, Calif. Freesia bulbs. Purity, % to 1-inch, $1.70 per 100; $16 per 1,000;- % to %-inch, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000; % to %-inch, $1.25 per 100; $11 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co.. 411- 413 Washington Ave.. St. Louis. Mo. FREESIAS — True "Purity" Freesia Bulbs, best California field-grown. Al stock. Special prices on large orders to close out stock, V. to %, $5 per 1,000; % to %. $2.75 per 1,000. LILYDALE BULB COMPANY, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. $10 per 1,000. Hlcard and Poitevine. $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Mme. Salleroi. 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Ready for shift. Cash. John J. Hitz, Peoria Hgts., 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. I9 J 5- The American Florist. 143 GERANIUMS. Geraniums, standard varieties, 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Booking orders for next season delivery of 2-inch, $18.50 per 1,000. E. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LADY WASHINGTON, good assortment, strong plants for stock, 25c and 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine. 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. ^^^ Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, EveT- green, Ala. Prepared magnolia leaves, green, brown, red and purple, $1 per carton. Knud Nielsen, Evergreen, Ala. Clean Huckleberry Foliage. $2.50 per crate or bale; terms cash. T. E. Hoffmann, 424 Seneca St., Palo Alto, Calif. HARDY FERNS. HARDY FERNS. Illustrated descriptive list mailed. L. MOSBJEK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans. Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. "A Bird in the Hand" — you know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know ; conditions may change ; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock? When there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home — "Made in America" — stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS, for example. We offer Otak- sa. with 7 to 10 branches, at $25 the 100; 5 to 6 branches at $20 the 100; 4 branches at $15 the 100. FRENCH NOVELTIES, all the best ones, at $5 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six-inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep- green, healthy foliage and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW -YORK. Wholesale only. Ours are "Made in America." HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, in bloom, from 25c to $3 each. Small plants, 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange BIdg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY. rooted cuttings. 60c per 100; So per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello. Iowa. LILY OF THE VAI/LEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giv- ing the best results all year round. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best valley at moderate prices, $14 for 1,000; $7.50 for 500; $4 for 250. H. W. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. Chas. Schwake & Co. , 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, packed in cases of 500 pips each, $9 per case. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, #8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, UMBRELLA plants, strong 3 to 5-inch pots. $10 to $25 pe-r 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock: Pear, apple, Mahaleb, Maz- zard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince stocks, for- est trees (seedlings and transplanted), ever- greens, ornamental shrubs, manetti, multiflora and roses. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Co., Angers, France. Nursery stock, fruit and oruamental trees, Bhrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- e stablished. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PAXMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, 18 $0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5S to 64 7.50 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plauts in a pot, 24 ius....$ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 3S ins.... 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18- to 20 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs. 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5¥> ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 4-inch pots, nicely characterized $0.50 7-incb pots, 22 ins. high, 30 to 32-in. spread 2.00 7-inch pots, 26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 S-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens $5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot $ 1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE. ILL. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22 ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz. Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in., pots, 24 ins. high, 20-in. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-in, spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., W yncote, Pa. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitcbii. 4-inch, 35c* each; $30 per 100; 5-incb, 50c each: $45 per 100; 6-inch, 75c each; 6-inch, strong, $1 each; 7 -inch, $1.50 each; 8-inch, $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ' PEONIES. - FRENCH PEONIES can be shipped with celerity and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogues free. Dessert, PEONY SPECIAL- IST, Chenonceaux (T. & L.), France. Peonies. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange BIdg., Ch icago. Peonies, 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2y = -in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine stock. Extra select, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III. Poinsettias for Christmas pans, strong healthy, well rooted, 2%-inch pots, plants, ali top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 250 at 1.000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS. Rose- mont Ave.. Price Hill, Cincinnati. Ohio. Poinsettias, true type, large bract kind, 2 1 /.- inch paper pots, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicag o. Poinsettias, the stock that will suit, 2 '/.-inch $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Vaughan's" Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias, 2%-inch pots, $5 per 100. JosT Chontos, 1314 oth Ave., McKeespo rt Pa. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica. mixed or separate colors 214-m., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2y,-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alon/.o J. Bryan, Washington, Primula obconica grandlfiora and Gig.- Pri- mula Malacoides, transplanted seedlings ready to pot, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. ° PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant free flowering fine 2-inch, |2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash, J. w. MILLER, Shiremanstown, Pa. Primroses, Chinese, Forbesl, Malacoides, ob- conica alba rosea, Ruby, $2 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. s ' PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore. Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for price's. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J . ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- with y ° U WaDC tUe best ' place your order Pink Killarney, 2-inch fVoS p8 *s*° 5,000 seeds, $1; % oz., $2; oz., $4. E. B. Jennings, Box 254, Southport, Conn. Seeds, sweet peas; Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato. Tine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson, Mich. Seed garden, vegetable and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kclway & Son, Langport. Somerset, England. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Conn. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Elltcott Sts., Baltimore. Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857. Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc. Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Haven VEGETABLE PLANTS. CELERY PLANTS: Golden Self-Blanching (French strain). Giant Pascal, White Plume and Winter Queen, fine plants, ready for field, $1.50 per 1.000; $1 in 10,000 lots. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato, lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by exfress, 75c per 5*; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,000; 100,000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. VINOAS. - Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City. Iowa. SMILAX. Smilax. 214-taeh pots, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; $10 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. i SMILAX PLANTS. 2-inch pots, $2 per 100. HEN RY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax, 2y,-inch. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, X . J; SMILAX. strong 2-inch, .$1.50 per 100; $12 per 1000. C. HUMFE LD, Clay Center, Kans. Smilax. $1.50 per 100; $12.50"per 1,000. Al- beTt M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. SNAPDRAGONS. __^ SNAPDRAGONS. Ramburg Silver Pink and Giant White, 2%-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1000. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kans. SNAPDRAGONS'. 2Vi-inch Nelrose and Dveer's Giant mixed, $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES, Milton, Penna. STEVIA. RTEVIA. strong 2-inch, $2 per 100: $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center. Kans. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, wine', Early Ozark, Gaudy, mitage. Hundred Dollar, Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Success. Three W's, U. S., Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per Fendall, Pearl. $2.25 peT Everbearing (Progressive, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1 Monmouth Nursery, Little Barrymore, Brandy- Golden Gate, Her- MeKinley, Morning Coin, Steven's Late, King Edward, Wm. 1.000. Chesapeake, 100; $18 per 1,000. Productive. Superb), ,000. J. T. Lovett, Silver, N. J. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VINES, 4-inch, strong, $12.50 per 100; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. __ VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-iuch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herriek, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $a per 100; $45 per 1.000; 2"4-incli. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000.. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ^^ CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-4 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsb ury, Galesbnrg, 111. GOLD PISH. . TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cincinnati. O. . INSECTICDDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; *2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt., $3 per gal. S'caline, 75c per qt.; $1.60 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt.; $4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine'. The Grasselli Chemical Co.. Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee. New Orleans. Liquid— NICO-FUME— Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. »" Aphis Punk for fumigating. Co., St. Louis, Mo. , Nicotine Mfg. Chicago, Illinois t=j MISCELLANEOUS. Raffia imported by us direct from Madagas- car, West Africa. Regular, 10 lbs., 17c per lb.; 25 lbs., 15c per lb.; 100 lbs., 12%c per lb.; bale', 10%c per lb. Florists' Special, 10 lbs. 19c per lb,; 25 lbs., 17c per lb.; 100 lbs., 13y>c.per lb.; bale, ll%c per lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnatian Supports; also galvanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Igoe Bros., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & Son, Stratford, London, England. Best stock catalog for nurserymen, 80 pages, 6x9-in. Gillies Litno. & Printing Co., Inc., Rochester. N. Y. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85e; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; pet 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. TRY E L. RODGERS. 806 N. 12th St.. St. Louis Mo. Florists' Wire Work. We claim to make the best on the market, at the best prices. One trial order will convince you. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapolis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St.. Cleveland, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. t9 r 5- The American Florist. 145 ACTUAL RESULTS -NOT PROMISES Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, 111. Kirkwood, Mo., May 22, 1915. Gentlemen:— Now that the firing season is over, and after a long cold winter, the coldest night being 6° below zero, I want to say I am well pleased with the NO. 46 WATER TUBE STEAM BOILER and the No. 14 hot water boiler. They are doing all you claim for them and more. The No. 14 hot water boiler heating that large house to 62° with the greatest ease in zero weather without the help of the steam boiler. THIS STEAM BOILER I THINK IS A WONDER; a quick steamer and holds the steam; the easiest boiler in the world to clean and to keep clean. The double steam trap system is working fine, keeping all the steam lines well drained. But the threaded boiler tube piping system is the winner; the rapid circulation and even temperature obtained from this system is wonderful. After being told repeatedly by other growers that roses could not be grown with hot water heat, we are getting the best kind of results not only from the heating systems and boilers, but also from the roses. Yours very truly, (Signed) W. J. PILCHER. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Buy Direct— Factory to user prices. 452 W.Erie St., Chicago, 111. Toledo. JULY BUSINESS GOOD. Business on the whole during July has been better than ordinary because the most of the month was cool and there has been an unusual amount of funeral work. Florists here are not complaining, but are either making much needed repairs and enlargements, or have gone fishing. Asters are com- ing on the market in fair quantities and are of excellent quality. Long stemmed roses as usual at this season are practically of negligible quantity. Easter lilies are to be had in large quantities but find no sales. NOTES. At the recent Home Grown Garden contest held under the auspices of the Toledo Museum of Art, the director asked the florists why it would not be a good idea for them to hold an ex- hibit of their own at the museum some time next fall. He said they could have the use of the splendid art mu- seum free of charge under certain con- ditions. This idea met with an in- stant response and this matter will be taken up at the next meeting of the local florists' club. Miss Helen Patten, with her mother, is planning a two weeks' vacation in the wilds of northern Michigan. Miss Patten is an ardent devotee of the time honored pursuit of Isaak Walton and the trade awaits some monster fish stories on her return. Arthur C. Kneisel, advertising man- ager for Schramm Bros, made a flying trip to Cleveland, Akron and Sandusky last week. He found a great deal of enthusiasm in Cleveland about the coming flower show this fall. Emil Kuhnke, wholesaler of Holland street, East Toledo, had a very acute attack of indigestion the other day which came very near putting a quie- tus on his career. Late reports indi- cate a complete recovery. Schramm Bros, are hard at work building two new houses which will be of the latest and most modern type. Albert Lehmann, one of the firm, is enjoying his annual vacation this week. Metz and Batemarr report a good business during the month of July. Funeral work has been fairly heavy with this flower shop during the past month. K. Elizabeth N. J. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. is erecting a large concrete building for packing and storage purposes. This company has a large stock of chrysanthemums coming on in its houses. W. R. Carter and Geo. B. Finch, who do business at 841 Elizabeth avenue, as the Union Square Floral Shop, think of taking a larger store. J. E. & A. G. Hutchison, who have a good retail store at 227 Broad street, were found busy regardless of sum- mer dullness. A. F. F. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Rose Stakes No. 9 Galvanized Wire Per 1000 Straight Self-tying 3ft $ 7.25 $ 9.75 3 ft. 6 in 8.25 10.75 4ft 9.25 11.75 4 ft. 6 in 10.25 12.75 5ft 11.25 13.75 5ft.6in 12.25 14.75 6ft 13.25 15.75 We also sell Continuous Ring Carnation Supports. The Carnation Support Co. CONNERSV1LLE, IND. A STIC A Ji'eenjioascqlazin^ USE IT NOW, F.0.PIERCEC0. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easr to apply. ROSE NO 0,^7 HPHIS is the famous A Garland Little Wonder Spraying NOZZle— absolutely the best for spraying under- neath foliage to keep down insects. The regular price is 35c cash, and many of the largest growers order them in large quantities. Just to get acquainted, we will send one free to every grower who sends a request for one with 3c in stamps to cover postage. Everything in greenhouse construction and equip- ment. Garland M anuf acturing Company Makers of the Famous Garland Cast Iron Gutter Des PI aines 1 1 1 i n o is Mention the American Florist when writing 146 The American Florist. Aug. 7, LIQUID =H 40% Nicotine. 8-lb. can ....$10.50 41b. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 M-lb. can 50 HH NICO-FUME n PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144sheetcan 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Your Dealer luta^ tlie«se Prices Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined (or San lose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon. $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 1296 nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If yon cannot obtain our products from yonr local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. Mention the American Florist when writing NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI- CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAU£e* ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES Mention the American Florist when writing GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY GLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. 1866-1915 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. NIKOTEEN Por Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Aak Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., because both bevela are on the same side. Can't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan- ized and will aot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Point lipatented. Noothers like ^ h. Order from your dealer^ * or direct from ns. 1000,75c, postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Chsstnat 8 tree v Philadelphia. Mention the American Florist when writing REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing \ B^r «* ■■■ " iff r ;BK/lNb' toiuRES Unequal Ian THE PULV 32 UNIOI ed for greenho dscape fertlllzii ERIZED MANURE STOCK YARDS, use and ig. COMPANY CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Cap*. Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — W4-412 East 34th St, NEW YORK ws- The American Florist. 147 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Price Der 456 4V 2 -in., crate, $5.24 Can be shipped at an hour's notice crate: 2000 1^-ln.. crate, $6.00 1500 2 4.88 320 5 " 4.51 1500 2Vi " 5.25 210 5% " 3-78 1500 2H ", 6.00 144 6 " 3.16 1000 3 " 5.00 120 7 " 4.20 800 3Y 2 " 5.80 60 8 " 3.00 500 4 " 4.50 HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, f &W e tork!' August Rolker a Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Lone Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots. Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop.. SYRACUSE, - , - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Bangers For snle by "Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Rep. Detroit. Mich. 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels aDd Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. sasa RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. AH goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists — ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "MOSS Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANES VILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St. Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. s^Whilldin Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries ^M JUnjjH ^ make flower pots that grow the j I | best plants and bring the best JLi^FUl trade. Also the latest creations ^^^^■^^ in glazed ware for every use. |No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, 111^ M ention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY - WRITE FOR PRICES. S27 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27. '97; May 17. '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompi shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style. Hose"RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST 34-inch per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " 14Hc 2 Reels, 1000 ft.. " 14 c H-inch " 13 c Reels, 500 ft., " 12l^c Couplings furnished . HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., ^Philadelphia. Pa. 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F. KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO The Clipper ^ - that destroy your lawns— Dande- * lir,n s, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. Your dealer should have them — if he hasnot, drop us a line, and we wiil send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower 1 Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111, 148 The American Florist. Aug. 7, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The Ill Alpha Floral Co 125 American Spawn Co. 136 AmlingECCo 119 Anderson S A 125 Aneermueller G H..121 AphineMteCo 146 Archias Floral Co ... 128 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 124 Aichmann Godfrey . . 138 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 123 Barnard WW Co.. .131 Bassett & Wash b am .114 Baumer Aug R.' ....125 Banr Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H & Co II Beaven E A 124 Bees, Ltd 134 Begerow's 126 BergerBros 120 BerningH G 121 Blackistone Z D....127 Bodger J & Sons Co. 137 Boland J B Co 125 Bolgiano]& Sons.... 132 Bragg Ross 125 Bramley & Son 128 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 130 B reitmeyer's J Sons. . 126 BrunsHN 131 Brunnings 132 Bryan Alonzo J 138 Bnchbinder Bros. ...146 BnckbeeH W 128 BndlongJ A 118 Burpee W A & Co. .133 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 124 California Florists.. .128 Camp Conduit Co . . . 148 Carnation Support Co 145 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 116 Chicago House Wrecking Co Ill Chontos Jos 137 Clark EB Seed Co.. 133 Clarke's Sons D 127 Clay&Son 146 Cleveland Cnt Flower Co 127 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 147 Conard & Jones Co.. 135 Cooke Geo H 125 Cowee W J 148 Coy HC Seed Co... 131 Craig RobtCo 140 Cunningham Jos H..140 DardsChas 126 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 135 Denton Floral Co... 128 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 147 Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV DornerF&SonsCo.l39 DreerHA.,.139 146 147 DuerrChas A 128 Duluth Floral Co.... 128 Dunlop JohnH 127 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box. .148 Emmans Geo M 139 Erne & Klingel 119 Evans Co The J A. ..148 Eyres H G 127 Fish Henry Seed Co. 132 Florists' Hail Assn.. 148 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 123 Ford William P 122 Franzen F 138 Frauenfelder C 125 Freeman Mrs J B....128 FreyCH 128 Frey & Frey 127 Friedman 125 Froment H E 123 Frost Chas .133 Furrow & Co 128 Galvin Thos F .. ..127 Garland Mfg Co 145 Gasser J M Co 127 Giblin&Co Ill Gillies Litho Co 135 GodineauR&M....133 Good & Reese Co... 140 Gorham & Limpus.,147 Graham A & Son 125 Grand Rapids Floral Co 128 Grasselli Chemical Co 146 GudeBros 126 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 123 Haeger Potteries The 147 Hardesty & Co 125 Harley Pottery Co. ..147 Hart GeorgeB 123 Haven Seed Co The. 133 Heacock Jos Co 140 Heinl John G& Son. 128 Henderson A&Co.. . I Henderson Lewis ... 128 Herr Albert M 137 Herrmann A 146 Hess &Swoboda.... 126 Hews A H &Co 147 Hilfinger Bros 147 Hill D Nurs Co 135 HoerberBros 119 Hollywood Gardens. 127 Holm & Olson 126 Holtoo & Hunkel Co 121 Home Cor School. ...136 Horticultural Ptg Co The 138 Hurff Edgar F 133 Ickes-BraunMillCo.HI Igoe Bros 147 Isbell S M & Co. ...132 lackson& Perkins... 138 Jennings E B 133 Johnston & Co T J. ..125 Jones Percy 115 Joy Floral Co 128 KastingWFCo ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 147 Keller Sons J B 128 Kelway & Son 132 Kennicott Bros Co.. 119 Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 146 Kerr RC Floral Co. 128 Kervan Co The 123 Kessler Wm 123 King Construct Co. .148 Kohr A F 147 Kramer IN & Son. ..147 KroeschellBrosCo.145 Kruchten John 119 Kuehn C A 121 KuhlGeo A 137 Kyle &Foerster 119 LaCrosse Floral Co.. 126 Landreth Seed Co.. 133 Lang Flo & Nur Co.. 128 Lange A 125 Leborius JJ 127 Leedle Floral Co ...138 Leroys Nursery Co Louis 135 Lockland Lum Co.. .146 London Flower Shp.127 Louis Freres & Co Simon 131 LovettJT 135 McCallum Co 120 McConnell Alex 125 McHutchison & Co. .132 M cNeff-Swenson Co 124 Matthews the Flo'st.125 MatthewsonJE 126 May & Co LL 126 Meconi Paul 123 Memphis Flo Shop. .128 Metairie Ridge Nurs .125 Mette Henry 136 Miller &Musser 119 Moninger J C Co. ...Ill Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 122 Moore, Hentz & Nash 122 Morehead Mfg Co.. ..Ill Murray Samuel 126 Myers Florist 128 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 148 Newell A 127 N YCut Flower Ex.. 123 Nicotine Mfg Co 146 Nielsen Knud 124 Wired Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured bv W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sule by dealers. Niessen Leo Co 120 Northwestern Wire Works 148 Ostertag Bros 127 Palmer W J & Son.. 127 Park Floral Co 126 Peacock Dahlia Farms 137 PedrickG R& Son.. 133 Peterson Nursery. ..134 Peters & Reed Poty. 147 Phillips Bros 128 Pierce FO Co 145 Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc)... 139 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 130 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 128 Pillsbury IL 148 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 120 Podesta&Baldocchi .127 Poehlmann Bros Co 112 113 Pollworth CC Co. ..121 Portland Flo Shop.. 128 Pulverized Manure Co 146 Pyfer A T & Co 117 Raedlein Basket Co. 118 Randall A L Co 119 Randolph & Mc- Clements 125 Rawlings Elmer 138 Ready Reference... .141 Reed & Keller 148 Regan Ptg House 147 Reid Edw 1.0 Reinberg Geo 119 Reinberg Peter.. 115 139 Retail Florists Co The 119 Reuter&Son S J 125 Rice Bros 121 Robinson I C Seed Co 133 RockWmLFlwrCo.128 Rohnert Waldo 133 Routzahn Seed Co ..132 Royal Nurseries 131 Rusch G&Co 121 Rye George 128 St. Louis Seed Co... 132 Schiller, the Florist.. 128 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 148 Schling Max 126 SchwakeChas& Co. 122 SeftonMfgCo 124 Sharp Partridge & Co .146 Sheridan Walter F. . 123 Siebrecht George C.123 Simmons & Son 128 Situation & Wants... 63 SkidelskySS&Co.... I SmallJH&Sons....l25 Smith A W&C0....127 SmithED&Co 139 Smith & Fetters Co.. 125 Smith & Hemenway.III Smith Henry 128 Smith Wm C Flo Co 121 Smith W&T Co... I StorrB & Harrison. ..135 Stuart Low Co 131 StumppGEM 127 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... 145 Swayne William 136 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .147 Thompson J D Carnation Co I ThorburnJ M& Co. 131 Tonner O A 115 TottyChasH 139 Traendly&Schenck.l23 United Cut Flwr Co. 123 Vaughan AL & Co.. 117 Vaughan's Seed Store I 110 132 137 140 147 Vick'sSonsJ 133 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WaiteFW 148 WalkerFCo 125 Wallace FD IV WeilandM 127 Wetland & Risen. ...119 Welch Patrick 120 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 131 Whilldin Pottery Co. 147 Whitted Floral Co.. .125 Wietor Bros 116 119 Wild Gilbert H 135 WillensConsCo....l44 Wittbold G Co.. 125 129 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .128 Wood Bros . 137 Yokohama Nurs Co. 133 Young AL&Co... .123 Young John&Co 122 Young & Nugent. ... 125 Zech & Mann 119 Ziska Jos 119 Zvolanek Anton C...131 Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? 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Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For foil particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. j. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. America is "the Prow of the Ilesseli there may be more comfort Rmid.sh.ips, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 14, 1915. No. 1419 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. . Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at San Francisco, Calif. , August 17-19, 1915. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- oor,Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. L, President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14, 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W.Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. The Golden Gate. Under the gold of sunset skies — The narrow portals lie. No sail in sight; but through the night The great sea-ships will fly — From south and west in eager quest Will hold their storm-swept way, To enter at the dawn and rest Safe-anchored in the bay; Like souls, in wilder seas On longer quest. That gain through narrower gates A sweeter rest. — Chas. S. Newhall. Panama-Pacific Exposition. Some of the Horticultural Features. .j^Z, A Wonderful Transformation. The grounds of the south shore of the Bay of San Francisco, just inside of the Golden Gate, form such a won- derful setting for the great Panama- Pacific exposition that the visitor can not realize that three short years ago this same 645 acres were a salt marsh, or entirely under the waters of the bay. The engineer first, and afterwards the two landscape wizards. John McLaren and his son, Donald McLaren, have together turned a waste place into one of the most beautiful spots in all of the world. The engineer first took charge of the work and made an hydraulic fill, using a total of 1,700,000 cubic feet of care- fully selected sand and silt. This great amount of material was sub- jected to hourly tests in order to make sure that the proper proportion of the silt and sand was maintained. This fill could be used to support the buildings, but it was not possible to use it for the plantings until 50,000 cubic yards of the finest forest loam was spread over the surface and 16,000 cubic yards of fertilizer were worked into this. With this seed bed prepared, and the proper irrigation facilities arranged, the landscape gardeners and their men took up the work. The problems of arranging the planting so that during the long season from mid-winter to mid-winter there" should always be plenty of color was first solved, and then the individual problems were studied and solved. The palaces are a uniform height of 60 feet to the cornices and are a light buff color. Against this background it was necessary that the trees should be very large. Cypress and eucalyptus were chosen to be especially featured here, with an occasional fir. Over 500 trees were boxed and moved into posi- tion against the palaces, which is by far the largest planting of evergreen trees ever treated in this manner. These trees vary from 30 feet to 50 feet in height. On account of the varied conditions found in the different parts of the grounds, a great many opportunities were afforded for the use of different classes of plants. Some of the situa- tions are bleak and bare and exposed, while others, especially in the southern closed courts, are perfectly protected and sheltered. In some of these courts are found a high class of semi-tropical trees, such as palms, bananas, tree ferns, wigandias and others. On entering the grounds at the main entrance the visitor steps into the great South Gardens. This is the ter- ritory bounded by the Palace of Horti- culture, the Tower of Jewels, the Festival Hall and the 20-foot high fence of mesembryanthemum. This is maintained as a French garden, with its three beautiful pools with fountains, ornamental figures, balustrades, and the beds of color, and the two beauti- ful palaces at either side, examples of the finest in French architecture. All of the beds in this garden are planted in one color. During the opening days and through March, the beds were yel- low daffodils with a ground work of yellow pansies. About April 1, yellow tulips took the place of the daffodils. These were followed in turn later in the spring by a planting of Begonia Erfordii, which will carry the color scheme through until the close of the exposition. Approximately 2,000,000 flowers and plants have been set out in this one garden in order to get the effect which was wanted. Along the south edge of the garden, and stretching beyond it on either side, is the wonderful growing wall. This wall is made entirely of flats two feet by six feet and four inches deep. More than 7,500 of these flats were used in making the wall. The plant used is Mesembryanthemum spectabile, which is already in full bloom, and by its myriad of tiny pink flowers gives a pink tinge to this most wonderful wall. Perforated water pipes run along the top of the wall and the plants are kept in splendid condition by this means. This is an entirely new effect, as this work has never before been attempted. 150 The American Florist. Aug. 14, Four large groups, 50 feet in height, have been planted on either side of Festival Hall and the Palace of Horti- culture in order to properly frame in and correspond to the domes on these buildings. These groups consist of Monterey cypress, Monterey pine, Acacia mollissima, Acacia floribunda banked up with Buonymus japonicus, laurustinus and veronicas of different varieties, while specimen plants of Lawson cypress and Thuya gigantea, interspersed in the surrounding lawns, make a finish to the groups. The Avenue of Palms, which runs between the Palaces and the South Gardens east and west, is planted with a double row on each side of the drive- way with specimen plants of Phoenix Canariensis (Canary Islands date palms), alternating with Washingtonia robusta, or California fan palms, 30 feet in average height. The planting- is more than one-half mile in . length. The trunks of the date palms have been planted with hardy ferns placed in the crotches of the old leaves and for the color effects, with ivy leaf geraniums, mesembryanthemums and other brilliant plants. Passion vines have already grown well up on the trunks. These vines will ultimately form a festoon effect oyer the walks. Between the trees, hydrangeas and specimen marguerites, four feet in di- ameter, have been placed. These are in tubs and have the lawns as a ground work. Against the south fronts of the palaces, facing on the south driveway or Avenue of Palms, the plantings are largely of special plants of Eucalyptus globulus or common blue gum, 40 to 50 feet in height and banked up with other small growings varieties of eu- calyptus such as E. robusta, vim- inalis, leucoxylon and others, while in front of these are banks of yel- low flowering acacias — A. floribunda, latifolia and Baileyana. In front of these again are magnificent flowering effects of California poppies, all spring- flowering shrubs and pansies, which are to be followed by flowering perennials and afterwards by dahlias. The plantings on the Avenue of Progress which runs north and south between Machinery Hall and the Pal- aces of Mines and Varied Industries, consists of large specimen trees and palms of an average of 20 feet. Groups of Dracaena indivisa have been used here with telling^ effect. Lawns and flowering plants clothe the buildings at the base and give a finished effect. Administration avenue, on the west of the "walled city," is lined with large specimens of Eucalyptus globulus, fin- ished off with other varieties of euca- lyptus as in the Avenue of Palms, in front of which are placed escallonias, pittosoporums and buonymus, it being necessary to use hardy plants here on account of the exposure of the site. The plantings against the north facades of the palaces consist of Monterey cypress, 40 to 50 feet in height, banked up with smaller speci- mens of the same tree, together with an, hardy, species of acacia. The plantings on the. North Gardens con- sist of, extensive . lawns ■ interspersed with groups of low growing hardy evergreen shrubs. This plan has been followed because of the wonderful view across the Bay of San Francisco to the green Marin Hills and Mount Tamalpais. The Fine Arts Lagoon has been treated in the natural style. The plant- ings here consist of groups of ever- green shrubs placed on small promon- tories and inlets of the lagoon and around the beautiful open dome. Some large trees and shrubs have been used and more than 10,000 Vinca major (periwinkle) make a mass of blue. Several thousand violets have been planted in groups more for the effect of their sweetness than for decorative purposes. To the north of the lagoon is a simple garden finished with quiet little nooks and resting places and or- namented with some very fine pieces of woodland statuary. Cedars and hardy plantings have been used here. There are five main courts, each with its different plantings and each lead- ing to the other through minor courts or flowered walks. The great central Court of the Universe, with its two huge arches to the Nations of the East and the Nations of the West, and its sunken gardens having the twin Foun- tains to the Rising Sun and to the Setting Sun. The sunken garden is Panama-Pacific Exposition Features. Fountain of the Setting Sun. planted with thousands of rhododen- drons raised two feet above the level of the walk. Three tiers rise to the outer level of the court, these being three- feet steps of grass. Myrtle hedges are used against the palaces with pillar roses and many climbing plants freely used. In the Court of the Four Seasons the central circular pool is enclosed by a flowering hedge. Acacia trees, Choisya ternata and bougainvilleas, trained in columns 20 feet high, are used. Pillar roses and hydrid rhododendrons are also used, while water lilies give abun- dant color. The Court of Abundance is of Gothic design with strong Saracen influence to be seen in the decorations. It is the most ornate setting on the grounds and its horticultural features have been planned and carried out with wonderful success. The main fea- ture of the planting consists of 100 bearing orange trees 10 feet high and eight feet across. These are supple- mented with a large number of mag- nolia trees which are planted in the inner circle. Between the orange trees and against the buildings are formal Italian cypress. Spring flowering bulbs, hyacinths, have been followed by the golden California poppy, and these will be followed by a variety of later flowering annuals. The Court of Flowers is the con- necting court between the South Gar- dens and the Court of Abundance. The chief planting here consists of a mag- nificent collection of heaths, azaleas and sub-tropical plants. "With the ex- ception of the central fountain and the walk the whole court is a huge flower bed. The Court of Palms is the con- necting court between the South Gar- dens and the Court of the Four Sea- sons. A very fine collection of different varieties of palms have been planted here and a great variety of sweet- smelling shrubs such as myrtle, breath of heaven, lavender, lemon verbena and rosemary. There are in addition to these large plantings, scattered gar- dens and separate plantings of great beauty. In addition to what should be called the exposition planting there are many hundreds of gardens and plantings which have been carried out by so- cieties or participating states and na- tions. There are so many of these that it is impossible even to mention them. Japan, with her very large gar- den which was literally brought i.n sec- tions from the "Flowery Kingdom"; Pennsylvania, and -a host of others are all very elaborately planned and skill- fully executed. The Royal Horticultural Society of the Netherlands and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 1 have plantings near the Palace of Horticulture which are of more than passing interest. They both show the very finest in formal gardening, using for their pur- pose the plants native to their own localities. It would be hard to find examples Which are more perfect in all essentials and impossible to repro- duce the effect of these gardens, being as they are contiguous to the beautiful Palace of Horticulture with its huge glass dome of iridescent hues and its sympathetic Franco-Byzantine archi- tecture. The Panama-Pacific exposition is great in every sense of the word, and not only in the influence which it ex- erts in material pursuits is it potent, but also, and perhaps to a greater de- gree even, to its exemplification of the aesthetic side of life. Leonard Carpenter. Premature Flowering of Cyclamens. Ed. American Florist: "We have about 1,200 cyclamen plants in from four to six-inch pots, part of them in frames outside and part along side benches in green- house. Most of them are already flowering quite heavily and we would like to know if they will be in good selling condition for Christmas. They are planted in rather heavy soil, but it seems as though they should not bloom so early. J. W. W. The plants should not bloom now if they have been handled properly by repotting, not allowing- them to become root-bound, and keeping the- whole batch together in the same house, or houses. It is very difficult and almost impossible to grow . these plants successfully mixed in with other stock requiring different condi- tions. I do not think there is any- thing detrimental in heavy soil, which is rather in favor of the plants. V. G. Philadelphia, Pa. — Perry Van Landeyhen, formerly one of our most skilled plantsmen and landscape gard- eners, now in charge of the grounds and gardens connected with Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind., is calling on old friends here. I9 Z 5< The American Florist. 151 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION HORTICULTURAL FEATURES. The Palace of Horticulture. SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. Nephrolepis. The Boston fern and its sports, which have been grown in the bench all summer, should now be potted. The bench is full of young suckers, which, if saved, will make fine stock for another year, so in lifting the old plants take a knife and cut around the plant about two inches from the center, and place a trowel under the plant, leaving the young stock in the bench. They will soon start to grow, when they can be placed close together in flats and grown on in a fairly cool house until next spring, when they will make excellent stock for planting out. The plants that are lifted should be large enough to plant in a- 6-inch pot. If there is a de- mand for larger sizes two, three or four may be planted in seven, eight or nine-inch pots. Many of the plants have probably not madei an even growth, being more or less one- sided. These should be the ones se- lected for doubling up in the larger pots. As soon as potted they should be kept close and warm for one or two weeks and frequently syringed; they will then have obtained a good hold in the soil, and should be given plenty of light and air. The call for these plants will begin by Octo- ber 1, and it is much better to have them well established before they go into the residences, and to do this they should be potted by September. The greatest source of disappointment in these plants is in sending them out before they have become estab- lished. The Whitmani and finer leaved varieties are now growing rap- idly, and should be given room enough to spread and make fine plants. Sweet Peas. To have sweet peas in bloom by Christmas the seed should be sown by September 1. If it is intended to grow them to follow some crop that is now in the beds they can be sown in pots, but if the beds are now ready it is better to sow them in the beds themselves. The growers of large quantities have the rows running lengthwise of the houses, two rows in each four-foot bed, one on each side, with a path in the center, but they can also be grown in rows running across the beds, the rows being about three feet apart. This distance will be found necessary or the plants will get twined together, making a bad snarl of the vines. In sowing the seed in pots, place five or six seeds in a 4-inch pot, and in sowing in drills in the bench, plant the seeds about an inch apart. It is very easy to thin them out if they come up too thick, and one good strong plant to a pot and about eight inches apart in the row is about What should- be left to grow on. It is often difficult to get good germination during the hot wea- ther, therefore it is well to plant enough seed. Many growers have trouble with the seed rotting and also the plants dampening off after they have grown to/ quite a height. They must be watered very sparingly until they begin to climb on the strings. The white seeded varieties are often very difficult to start; a good way which we have found very successful is to sow the seed in the drills on top of the soil, throwing a little sphagnum moss over them until they begin to grow, when they can be lightly cov- ered with soil, and when they begin to climb the drill can be filled in. This will prevent the seed from rotting and proper watering will remedy the damping off. Marguerites. The marguerites for winter bloom- ing will soon have to be potted in their blooming pots. This can be done now at any time, and if they are becoming pot-bound the sooner the Detter. Nine and ten-inch pots are none too large if good flowers are to be grown, and the soil should _be good and rich. Pot firmly, using a rammer that the soil can be made solid, and use good drainage. Keep the buds picked off until cool weather sets in; the blooms that are made dur- ing the warm weather are of inferior quality and no good flowers will be produced until the plants get a good 152 The American Florist. Aug. 14, liold-irt the new soil. The plants are far better plunged in frames for some time yet than in the houses, for they may become infested with red spider under the glass. The plants in the benches will need to be frequently sprayed to keep them free from insects that can be held at a cool temperature to procure the best results, a house that does not have a night tempera- ture exceeding 50 degrees, and even 45 degrees is better. They will not bloom to any extent until after the turn of the year when they will stand PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION HORTICULTURAL FEATURES. Rare Trees, Shrubs and Flowers in the Open Colonnades to the Palace of Fine Arts. and the blooms should be kept picked off of them for some time yet. When cool weather approaches allow the flowers to come along. Cutting can be made at this time which will maka nice flowering plants about the turn of the year, at a time when the large plants seem to take a rest and do not bloom profusely. This will ensure a cut throughout the season. Hollyhocks. During August and early September is the right time to sow hollyhock seed for the next season's flowering. Seed sown in the spring will not produce a plant that will flower to any great extent that year, and they will have to be carried over the winter to make good, large plants, but seeds sown now will make fine plants for next year. For the last few years the fun- gus that has attacked hollyhocks has made it difficult to carry the old plants over with any degree of certainty, but with late summer sowing much of this trouble is obviated. Be sure and pur- chase a good strain of double seed, and sow in a shaded frame, and as soon as large enough pot up in 2-inch pots. Grow them in a frame until No- vember 1 and then pot in 3-inch or 4-inch pots. These can be carried over the winter in a cold greenhouse or in well protected frames, and started in the greenhouse in March and nice plants for summer blooming be as- sured. Wallflowers. The wallflowers that were sown in the spring should now be planted in the benches that they may get a good start before the cool weather sets in. They should be planted in a house a little higher temperature. The soil, should be a good rich compost and the plants can be set about eight inches apart. Stake the plants as soon as they begin to grow and keep them tied up so that the spikes of bloom will not become crooked. Constant fumigation will be necessary, for they are likely to be infected . with aphis unless guarded against. Poinsettias. The plants of poinsettias, in the northern section of the country, should be in the houses by September 1, for cool nights are apt to occur from that date on, and the successful cul- ture of these .plants requires an even temperature. The early struck cut- tings should be potted into 6-inch pots and properly staked, the smaller stock to be grown in pans can be grown until October in the small pots. Give the plants a light location in full sunlight, and space out sufficient- ly to allow a good circulation of air around the plants. In potting the plants if there are no arrangements so that they can be watered with manure water later, leave a good inch of space at the top, so that they can be given a topdressing when the bracts begin to form. An extra feed- ing at that time will greatly in- crease the size of the bracts and bril- liancy of the color. Close the ven- tilators on all cool nights as soon as the temperature falls below 60 degrees, and as soon as the night tem- peratures begin to run lower than that point a little fire heat will be neces- sary. The one great point in growing poinsettias is in keeping them at an even temperature and growing rapidly. Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials. Raised from seed, their cheapness and the simplicity of their culture, com- bine to commend them- to flower lovers. A plant that lives only one brief summer would be a poor invest- ment of time and money if one has a permanent home, unless it has frag- rance, form or color. Where a person does not own the land he lives on, but rents, and quick returns are required rather than future gain, a wealth of bloom and a pyrotechnic effect of color may be had with annuals for a small expenditure. The best results with perennials come only after the second year, or when the plants are thoroughly established; but annuals are at their best in three or four months. PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION HORTICULTURAL FEATURES. Section of Floral Wall Forming the South Boundary of the Alameda. f9'5- The American Florist. 153 LOS ANGELES SCHOOL CHILDREN AS CITY BEAUTIFIERS. City Lot Formerly Used as a Dumping Ground, Developed Into a Productive Field of Sweet Peas and Vegetables for the Christmas Dinners of the Little Gardeners. Los Angeles Children as City Beautiflers. When a general committee of 100 leading citizens of the city of Los Angeles and Los Angeles county was called together to consider ways and means of beautifying their community and entertaining the strangers within their gates, they discovered that they had a tremendous lot of work to do. It was voted to make the city a floral bower for 1915, in order that visitors to the two California expositions would find the city attractive. It was easy enough to vote — in fact, the vote was unanimous — but when the question arose how to proceed, there was much wrinkling of brows in the thick silence. "Couldn't the school children help?" finally one deep-thinking committee member asked, and this query gave birth to what is believed to be the greatest movement toward beautifying a city on the part of children that ever has been launched in this coun- try. The children could help, and did. When the last of the fall and winter planting is done, according to the esti- mate of the director in charge, there will have been five square feet of ground put under cultivation by chil- dren for every man, woman and child in Los Angeles, figuring the city's population at 600,000. A plan was evolved during the sum- mer vacation, whereby the sub-commit- tee on city beautifying should work in conjunction with the agricultural de- partment of the city public schools. This branch of educational work al- ready had been well developed. Its efficiency for the beautifying campaign was enhanced by a corps of five ex- . pert directors in gardening. With this central directing organization were joined the many parent-teacher or- ganizations of the city. To stimulate the interest of the little folks cash prizes aggregating $18,250 were offered by the committee. These range from $5 for the little individual home gar- dener, to $1,000 for the district making the best showing in decorative garden work. Active work was begun when the schools opened last September for the fall term. The approach of winter has but little bearing on garden making in this section of the state, so far as be- ing preventative extends. Fall plant- ing is an established institution and the flower shows are held in the Win- ter, as at that season the rainfall de- velops the blossoms to their highest beauty. There is no "closed season" for the floriculturist. Children competing for the prizes were made to register, as the commit- tee has arranged to photograph the gardens in competition. The number registered represents only a small per- centage of those taking part in the work of improving the school grounds, vacant lots, and engaged in agricul- tural work at home. Free seed was furnished by the committee for the home garden and school work done in the competition. Through an agree- ment with leading seed dealers, who joined with the committee in the pub- lication of a home garden manual for free distribution, seeds for the beauti- fying work were purchasable at cost by school children with proper cre- dentials. Instruction in preparing the ground, planting and caring for flowers was given by the directors in charge. Each of the 150 city schools was visited regularly. The children were told how to go ahead, their questions were an- swered by experts, and they were given the printed directions prepared in style that could be understood by a child. In order to facilitate the work, to enlist interest of the parents and public, the day after Thanksgiving was proclaimed by Mayor Rose as "Fall Planting day." All citizens were called upon to join in the big plan to make Los Angeles a mass of sweet- scented blossoms for 1915. The school children were given an extra holiday. The occasion was the first of its kin65 ever held in the city and was such a pronounced success that the committee immediately planned another at a later date. It was estimated that 90,000 school children of the city actually planted flowers on "Planting day" alone. The plan of enlisting the children in flower planting proved Pope's line about the child being father to the man. Many fathers, uncles, mothers, aunts and all sorts of grown-ups found! themselves drawn into garden work through the devotion of the little folks. The youngsters were provided with the seeds and full directions and started out with the best of the argument. Thousands of fathers stirred sluggish livers by spading up weed-grown bits of ground in the yard. The decorative scheme was not confined to front yards, but back yards as well. The slogan given prominent place in the home manual reads : "Make your neighbor's front yard jealous of your back yard." Throughout the county, much the same general plan was pursued. There are prizes offered to the country schools aa 154 The American Florist. Aug: 14, well, so that in the general beautifica- tion scheme the children are playing the big part, if not the most important part. The results so far are most gratify- ing. Much of the work being done is of permanent character, such as lining school walks with trees, planting rose hedges, setting out shrubs and develop- ing a denned scheme of landscaping. A higher standard of floriculture for the future, the instilling of love of the beautiful in nature in the children, the Florists as Advertisers and Bookkeepers. A paper by A. TV. Koeliler, , Sherman, Tex., read at the second annual convention of the Texas State Florists' Association' Fort Worth, July 0-7. 1915. Having been detailed by the pro- gramme committee to assist Brother Kerr on the important subject, "Flor- ists as Advertisers and Bookkeepers," I am indeed greatly pleased to impart to the brothers present, what little knowledge I possess of the benefits we have derived from a careful and thor- LOS ANGELES SCHOOL CHILDREN AS CITY BEAUTIFIERS. A Modest Home Surrounded and Banked With Flowers. adding to the vacant lots, school grounds and homes of flowers and the general more sightly and cleanly con- ditions are listed as definitely accom- plished. The claim of Los Angeles to being a city of flower-surrounded homes has been more definitely established through the work of its school children. Any praise that may come from exposition visitors for the floral effects must be credited to the little folks. Morris M. Ratiibun. Aster Lice. Ed. American Florist: Nearly all my asters have been killed this year and they seem to have been destroyed by a sort of plant louse that covered the stem 'near the ground. Can you give me any idea as to how to combat this another year? Should the soil be treated with anything in the fall to prevent the reappearance of the lice another year? It may be that the eggs of the lice were brought in on the young plants that I brought from a garden near my house as that gardener had been having bad luck with his asters. J. E. B. Illinois. Root lice cause aster plants to have a sickly, wilted, stunted appearance. Upon pulling up the affected plants the roots will be found to be covered with bluish lice. A mulch of tobacco stems, or tobacco dust, applied early in the season will prevent the attacks. Saturating the soil about the roots of the affected plants with freshly made tobacco water will destroy the lice. As root lice live over the winter in the soil it is not safe to plant asters the following year on land where the lice have appeared. ough system of these subjects. We are all more or less loose in handling our advertising and book-keeping, but we should not be. What is the use growing a splendid lot of stock, unless one has a means in view of letting the trade, be it wholesale or retail, know what he has; then, what is the use of selling, if one hasn't a system of book- keeping to keep- proper record of the sales, not only to know where you stand financially, but for future refer- ence, to know what" 'quantity to grow the coming year, thereby eliminating that awful pest of both retailer and wholesaler — gluts — and then think you have to run to some department store to unload it. A preventative for these gluts, which means a preventative of antagonism among brother florists, can be sifted down and controlled by the two means in this subject : First — Advertise judiciously and in- sistently. There are poor ways of ad- vertising as well as good ones and best results can not be obtained without careful study. Select a medium which you know reaches the most desirable customers, make your ad brief and to the point, and above all make your opening display interesting and attract- ive. Put yourself in the public's place. How many ads do you read that are not started with some catchy phrase? unless you are looking for that cer- tain line of stock, and there are very few people who pick up a paper to find out who is selling flowers the cheapest, or what the most seasonable flower is. It is up to us to catch their eye and make them see who is who in the flower and plant line. Last Valentine's day I decided to use a slide in all the pic- ture shows in town; one can obtain these slides at the office of our daily paper. Being well acquainted with the' advertising manager of this paper, he asked me why I didn't use his paper for an ad. I told him I thought the shows would reach more people. His only reply was "Then why do the picture shows in this town use one whole page in my paper to advertise their shows, if your theory works out?" I told him those visiting the shows mighty near had to read the ads when thrown on the screen, while they would never look at them in a paper. He told me if my ad was over- looked it was my fault and not the pa- per's, and I guess he was about right. However, we have found the following : Picture shows good, leading papers bet- ter and direct advertising best. The last named we have worked down to a very fine point. We have tried some of the various folders that are now on the market, but find our own let- ters pay best, and attribute the enor- mous growth of our business to this means. LOS ANGELES SCHOOL CHILDREN AS CITY BEAUTIFIERS. A School Girl's Home Garden in the Industrial District of the City. Five Thousand Such Gardens are Entered in Competition for Prizes Ranging From $5 to 150. 19 X 5- The American Florist. 155 V. Podesta. Chairman Sports Committee. Angelo J. Rossi. Chairman Programme Committee. F. J.. Bertrand. Chairman Hotel Committee. J. R. Fotheringham. Chairman Reception Committee. H. Plath. Chairman Finance Committee. W. A. Hofinghoff. Chairman Ladies Entertainment Committee. E. James. Robert Newcomb, Chicago. H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Chairman Adyertising Committee. Champion of Sau Francisco at Boston. Champion of San Francisco at Boston. SOME WORKERS FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. 156 The American Florist. Aug. 14, In sending out these circular letters for any special day, we prepare these letters — one to be addressed to the mar- ried men, one to the single men and one to the ladies who entertain. Bach letter is carefully filled in with type- writer, signed with pen and mailed un- der two cent postage. Of course we endeavor at all times to make these letters attractive and brief. I have with me a copy of one of these letters which proved to be a good "puller," should any of you care to examine it. For our mailing list locally, we use the city directory, carefully marked by someone who is well acquainted in the city. In fact, we have as many as three different clerks check over this list, all of whom are well acquainted in the city, so as to get a very com- plete list of those persons most likely to purchase flowers. We also use these same letters for our out of town cus- tomers, using lists of names furnished us by our local agents in the different towns. Now, as to our out of town adver- tising. All ads of this kind should of course be keyed, and all inquiries re- ceived, carefully recorded and followed up. For keeping record of the number of inquiries, and of sales through our different advertising mediums, we use a monthly card for each paper, samples of which card I have with me. When an inquiry is received, the name is recorded on a 3x5 card, marked at the top with the numbers from 1 to 31, and a clip placed on the number corre- sponding to the date on which the in- quiry should be followed up. "When a sale is made it is duly recorded on this card, and the card then placed in the' "sold" file for future reference and for future advertising. Repeat orders are where our profits come; the first order frequently is not of sufficient impor- tance to reimburse us for what it cost to secure, but a satisfied customer is the very best advertisement, and we endeavor at all times to please, for we know if we "sell satisfaction our goods will sell themselves." Advertising Is worth little if you do not back it up with A No. 1 quality, the best of serv- ice and the most pleasing courtesy. One might think it takes considerable capital and time to carry on this line of direct advertising, but such is not the case. If you are not fortunate enough to have the use of a type- writer, or any of the machines now on the market for this purpose, all you need is pen. ink, paper, envelopes and stamps. There is a drugerist in our city, and by the way, one of the lead- ing ones, who follows this method of advertising by the following means. Between the days, he has in mind to use his- letters, all his spare time (and we all have much of itl he writes his letters with pen (bear in mind he has a tvoewriter and multigraph tool but prefers a personally penned letter signed bv himself, and he tells me it briners big returns. Another very im- portant item to bear in mind is to se- lect some slogan suggestive of your business or special line, if you have one, and use it always. Tou will find it will not be long until it is a by-word with all your old customers as well as new ones. We use one in our local advertising, and we contracted with the leading paper here for a number of local ads to run the whole year through and scattered It over various parts of the paper. All we used In these lo- cals was our slogan— "When Tou Think of Flowers Think of Us," and unless you have tried it you have no PATRICK WELCH, BOSTON, MASS. President Society ol American Florists. idea how much attention it attracts. It will pay any one to try it. In conclu- sion on this part of my subject I would say advertise, and advertise lots — but, do it judiciously and carefully. Second — Book-Keeping. So much can be said about this, and so many of us florists need to be hammered and pounded so hard on this point, I scarcely know where to begin. It embraces so much of our line, that most of us think it does not require any book-keeping, and in which we are very badly mis- taken. Most any of us can tell any time about "how much we owe, or how much is due to come in, but how many of us can go to our books and tell which line of stock paid us best for the past year? I don't mean guess at it, but in actual figures. While our floral department is not kept separate on our books, it is kept in such a way that at any time we can see just where this department stands. For the gen- eral book-keeping of the company we keep an account for everything — for in- stance, all improvements are charged to a separate account, likewise the fol- lowing items : Interest, implements, live stock, growing, purchases and so on. Every individual thing has an ac- count of Its own on our books: then when a sale of these various thing's is made, it Is credited to that account, so that any time we wish, we can see just how that department stands and how much we have In it, and what we are getting from It. Of course most florists do not need so large a system as ours, but I would suggest something like this for even the smallest of us — Gen- eral sales account, cut flowers, adver- tising, purchasing, flower store account, greenhouse account, improvement plant purchases, delivery account, live stock or auto account, supplies, etc. What- ever item is a factor in the conduct of the business ought to be in your books, that you may refer to it at any time, and be able to tell how deep you are into it, and put on the check valve if getting an overload. It would be hard for me to state just what one should keep, and each one should be able to tell which are the more impor- tant items to keep, but above all- — start right now, even if with only a part of the items, and you will like it so well at the end of the year, I am sure you will have a perfect book- keeping system thereafter, and without much extra expense or trouble. Each year you will be able to see where you can improve on it and make it easier and clearer to keep. There are lots of ways and forms on which to keep these records, but to most of us these need considerable ex- planation to keep properly, and the busy florist hasn't the time to take a course in such things. I believe it is best to work out a system of one's own, that is very plain, and by his own ex- perience he will gradually improve on it. until he has a plain, neat, compact system that will be a pride to himself '9 J 5- The American Florist. 157 DANIEL MACRORIE, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Vice-President Society of American Florists. as well as a pleasure to all whom he may have any occasion to show or tell it to. The most satisfactory system of hook-keeping is the double entry sys- tem, which as its name implies, re- quires two entries for each trans- action. This may sound like too much work to do, but by it one can always tell if all items have been posted in the proper amounts. There are only two fundamental rules to be followed to carry out this system, and they are : "All items, cash, flowers, merchandise or whatever we may 'take in' go on the credit side of the proper account, and all items paid out or sent out, go on the debit side of the proper ac- count." The other rule is based on the same principle and is "for every debit there must be a corresponding credit, and conversely for every credit there must be a corresponding debit." For instance, we will send to our flower store a dozen American Beauty roses; we debit our flower store account, 1 dz. A. B. roses $3.00; we credit our green- house sales account by 1 dz. A. B. roses to flower store $3.00. Our flower store sells these to Mrs. John Doe for $5, so we credit flower store sales ac- count by $5 and charge Mrs. John Doe's account 1 dz. A. B. roses $5. Later Mrs. John Doe sends us a check so we credit her account, $5 and charge cash account, $5. Thus by charging the proper or selected accounts with the items properly belonging thereon, and crediting these accounts with all items belonging thereon, one is able to determine if it is profitable to run an uptown flower store, or to hire deliv- ery men, or to know out of which flowers, profits are made, etc. In conclusion of these subjects, I would say the moral of all this talk is — "Don't hide your light under a bushel," but let it shine by careful, judicious advertising and reflect upon the pages of a perfect book-keeping system. Canadian Horticultural Association. The eighteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion, at London, Ont., August 3-5, the opening session of which was reported in these columns in our last issue, has been voted one of the most instructive and interesting in the association's history by all who attended, and the city of London, already noted for its hospitality, fairly' outdid itself to see that the visitors lacked nothing in the way of entertainment to make their stay a most pleasant one. Drives, games and luncheons and the visits to commercial establishments were well planned and thoroughly enjoyed. The sessions were all well attended and the papers and discussions were above the average in educational value. An especially Interesting discussion followed the paper on "Fertilizers," read by Prof. Harcourt. Guelph, Ont., and E. J. Hayward, Montreal, re- sponded to a request to read his paper delivered before the Montreal Garden- ers' and Florists' Club, entitled, "The Florist as a Business Man," In which he brought out many excellent points and his paper was listened to with much interest. "The Cost of Produc- ing Florists' Stock," a paper by A. L. C. O'Brien, Toronto, showed much thought in its preparation as well as a thorough knowledge of the subject, presented in such a way that it should be of much value to his listeners. Mr. O'Brien's services will be retained by several florists to install cost keeping systems in their establishments. Other papers presented during the meeting included : "Irrigation and Sprinkler Systems," by Prof. T. G. Bunting of McDonald College, followed by a dis- cussion; "Insects and Pests Injurious to Greenhouse Plants," by W. A. Ross, Vineland, Ont.; "Perennials," by "W. J. Potter, Toronto; "Orchids," an interest- ing talk on their care and proper cul- ture, given by "W. J. Jones, orchid ex- pert of the Dale estate, Brampton, Ont. As chairman of the committee which was to consider the establishment of a national plant register, H. J. Moore, presented a report that was received with much interest. He offered, through the Niagara Parks commis- sion, the use of trial grounds and the care of the same. The association subscribed toward the maintenance and members are requested to send new and rare plants for trial. About 100 persons, including many ladies, attended the annual banquet which proved to be one of the most enjoyable features of the three days' gathering. Several oflicials represent- ing the city were in attendance. Toasts were made and responded to by Ex- mayor C. M. Graham, R. E. Black- shaw, Chicago; H. B. Cowan, retir- ing president; Acting-mayor S. Man- ess, H. E. Philpott, "Winnipeg, and others. E. B. Hamilton, of London, was an admirable toastmaster. The election of officers resulted in the selection of the following to serve dur- ing the ensuing year: Fred Adams, Toronto, president; James Fraser, Prescott, Ont., first vice-president; F. Dicks, London, Ont., second vice-presi- dent; Julius Luck. Montreal, secretary- treasurer; executive committee, E. B. Hamilton, E. J. Hayward, E. A. Col- lins, F. "Wise. The judges of the trade exhibit were as follows: C. A. Smith, Lachine; Walter Muston, Toronto; S. Jordan, Peterboro. A certificate of merit was awarded to Reed & Keller, New York, and a diploma to A. L. Randall Co- Chicago, both for florists' " supplies. Among those who made excellent trade exhibits were : Dennis "Wire & Iron Co., London, Ont.; Reed & Keller, New York; Spray Motor Co., London, Ont.; King Construction Co., Toronto; Dun- lop Rubber Co., Toronto; Connon Floral Co. and Foster Pottery Co., Hamilton. Ont.; Gammage & Sons, London, Ont.; A. L. Randall Co., Chi- cago; John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y.; Schloss Bros., New York; Kirke Chemical Co., Toronto. J. L. Mentor, O— The Carl Hagenburger Co. are erecting two houses 24x100 feet xnd two houses 24x120 feet, in addi- tion to a three-story building which vlll contain a suite of five rooms. This structure will contain the boiler room in which two boilers and an electrle pump are being installed. 158 The American Florist. Aug. 14, ORC HID N OTES. Cattleya Gigas. Ed. American Florist : I am growing a few orchids and am puzzled about the culture of Cattleya gigas. My plants are throwing up strong new shoots, but do not seem to be forming flower buds. Can you tell me the reason for this? Last year some of the plants did the same thing, while others, receiving the same treat- ment, produced their flowers. J. W. C. Redmond, Wash. J. W. C. need not be discouraged be- cause his Cattleya gigas have failed to produce flowers this season. At the best, with numerous orchid growers, this fine cattleya does not seem at all eager to produce flowering sheaths, yet will grow satisfactorily in every other respect; in fact, from the native habitat of this orchid, plants have been sent home by collectors that never seem to have produced a bloom in their existence, so some allowance can be made for any failure in this respect when grown under artificial conditions. J. W. C. does not state what treatment his plants have re- ceived, yet if the following instruc- tions or methods are different to the methods he has hitherto used, and are carried out, a good percentage may be relied on to bloom annually. Cattleya gigas requires a long rest in a dry, sunny position, with a slight shade of some description on the roof glass to break the direct rays of the sun. This rest should commence after the new bulbs become matured; an observant grower will notice among a batch of plants, how some varieties will bloom and complete their growth early in summer, while others flower at the end, perhaps three or four months later. In either case the rest- ing period may begin at this stage, and may last six or eight months; dur- ing this time little water is needed at the roots, yet on no account should they be neglected for want of sufficient water to keep the bulbs plump and solid at all times. When the natural time for growth arrives, the eyes or leads will break strong; then the water supply to the roots may be gradually increased and abundance given till the flowers are cut, then the same pro- ceedings may be again followed for the next season. c. T. Pripede. Orchids. Paper by W. J. Jones, Dale estate, Bramp- ton, Ont., read at the eighteenth annual con- vention of the Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation, London, Ont., August 3-5, 1915. In introducing this paper, I wish to speak mainly upon those orchids best grown for both commercial and deco- rative purposes; therefore I must plate the cattleya first, as it undoubtedly is the finest and best known commercial species we have, and with a fair num- ber of its best varieties, it can be had in flower every month in the year. The species of this popular genus rank among our finest orchids; they are general favorites and there can be little doubt that as the mode of treat- ment which they require becomes bet- ter understood, they will be extensive- ly cultivated. In many of them the pseudobulbs are singular and pleasing in form, and the dark evergreen foliage of the plants, when in a healthy con- dition, renders them peculiarly attrac- tive. The flowers are large, elegant in form, and scarcely surpassed in their WM. F. KASTING. Treasurer Society of American Florists. brilliant richness and depth of color, the most frequent tints of which are violet, rose crimson, white and purple, with their intermediate shades. As soon as the flowering is over is the best time for repotting all cattleyas, except in a few instances, such as Cattleya labiata, which is best deferred till commencing to grow in the spring. I have found cattleyas thrive best in pots, and osmunda fibre as the best material for growing in, with the corm or hard center of the fern chopped up and used for drainage, which the roots seem to prefer better than crocks. The cause of failure by many is through wrong potting, and no plant should remain longer than two or three years at least without repotting. In the case of large plants, they should be broken up and all back bulbs and old and dead roots cut away, and so give them a fresh start. After repotting, water- ing must be done with care; in fact, cattleyas do not require a lot of water at any time and too much water is apt to cause the bulbs to rot. So long as the soil remains moist, no water is re- quired. The atmosphere should be kept moist by damping the floors and under all benches at least once a day. When the plants have made their growth they should be allowed to rest, and be kept dry, giving just sufficient water to prevent shriveling. As these plants grow upon the stems and branches of the forest trees, or upon rocks, they must necessarily be exposed to all the breezes that blow. How reprehensible then, is the prac- tice Of many growers of orchids in try- ing to exclude air from their orchid houses. For the well being of orchids, it should be remembered that a free circulation of air is absolutely neces- sary, as well as an abundance of light, but cold draughts, and also the burn- ing effects of the sun's rays, must be avoided, for it is not essential to their well being to be fully exposed to the blazing sun; indeed the life of the plants would under such circumstances soon be sucked out of them if shading were not prepared. There are go called observers of nature, who blame the cultivator for many of his acts, and he has perhaps suffered more wrong at the hands of this class of persons upon the matter of shading, than upon any other. We are frequently told that in a state of nature, such and such plants grow in most exposed sit- uations, situations open to the full ef- fects of a tropical sun, and nothing can be more erroneous than the manner in which we use "blinds" for the pur- pose of keeping away the bright light of that luminary. All I can say in answer to the objectors is, that they totally lose sight of the fact that our plants are growing under glass, which has the power of rapidly burning up the leaves and disfiguring our plants for years, if not for life. I must add that all plant growers are keenly alive to the advantage of strong sunlight for their plants, but that they are too practical to allow more than is advan- tageous to them under the artificial circumstances in which they are placed. Cattleyas require to be kept perfect- ly clean and free from all insects; ^9 I 5- The American Florist. 159 JOHN YOUNG, NEW YORK. Secretary Society of American Florists. they are subject to white scale, which should never be allowed to accumulate, as it is then difficult to remove, and the plants are in danger of being in- jured. In order to keep the plants clean they should be frequently looked over and all signs of scale brushed off with a small stiff brush, especially around the base of the bulbs and the axle of the leaves, where the scale mostly accumulates. Always aim to maintain an even temperature as too great a fluctuation is bound to cause trouble; therefore, a temperature of 55 degrees by night, and 60 to 65 degrees by day, will be found a good winter temperature, al- ways admitting air on favorable occa- sions. Our next best commercial orchid is undoubtedly the spray orchid, of which first place must be given to Phalae- nopsis amabilis. This magnificent plant, which comes from Manilla, pro- duces its graceful spikes of flowers nearly all the year round. The flowers are at least three inches across; sepals and petals pure white, lip of the same color faintly streaked with rose pink, and continue in perfection a long time, therefore making it an ideal flower for commercial and decorative purposes. Phalsenopsis Schilleriana, which also comes from Manilla, has beautiful variegated foliage, and the flower spikes often reach a length of two or three feet, with more branches than the other kinds, and the flowers are arranged in two rows along the spike. The sepals and petals are a beautiful light mauve edged with white, lip of the same color with darker spots, the inside is handsomely spotted; indeed the whole aspect of the plant is very attractive. They are best grown in baskets, and hung near the roof and kept shaded, in a moist atmos- phere and when water is required the plants should be taken down and dipped, great care being taken not to allow the water to get into the heart of the plants otherwise decay or spot is likely to occur. A temperature of sixty to sixty-five or a little more will do no harm with sun heat, always giving a little air when weather is permissible. Oncidiums, with their useful sprays of bronze and yellow, Vanda coerulea with its various shades of blue, and others too numerous to mention here, but which I hope to do at some future date, not forgetting the odontoglossum and cypripedium, with its quaint and interesting flowers, have all proved themselves as our. best and most beau- tiful of commercial orchids. Galveston, Tex. — The Galveston Floral Co. is redecorating its store in the Tremont hotel. Memphis, Tenn. — H. M. Cottrell, ag- ricultural commissioner of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroads, has been selected as the agriculturist of the Business Men's Club of this city. THE ROSE. Roses and Carnations in Same House. Ed. American Florist: Will you kindly advise what varie- ties of roses and carnations are best adapted to be grown together in the- same temperature and under the same conditions as would be the case where both are grown in the same green- house? Minnesota. A. S. S. We do not advise growing roses and carnations in the same greenhouse. The conditions of moisture, temperature and airing necessary for the success- ful culture of roses will not do for carnations. It would be far better to partition the house in the middle, mak- ing two sections, using one with a night temperature of 56° to 58° for roses and the other with a night temperature of 50° to 52° for carnations. C. W. Johnson. Young; Stock Needs Close Attention. The young stock should by this time be moving along nicely, and should be given very close attention day by day. Cultivate the plants ev- ery week, and keep all the old spidery foliage that may have gathered on the plants while in the pots removed. This can safely be done after the plants have made some new foliage, and it will save a lot of syringing later on, as in most cases the red spider gets a foothold from this cause. It is very essential to keep the plants tied as fast as the growths are being made, in order to syringe thoroughly, which is also a drawback to red spider and greenfly, and the work of stirring the soil is so much more eas- ily accomplished. Of course, the plants require a great amount of water dur- ing the extremely hot weather; at the same time do not get the soil soggy or burned foliage will be the result. Try to allow the plants just enough water to last them from day to day with- out becoming dry in spots or at the edges of the beds. If one finds the beds drying in spots, caused usually by careless or irregular watering^the dry places should be watered first and then go over the whole bed and try to keep the watering done evenly. A house can often be sprayed overhead when the thermometer inside registers 110° to 115°; at the same time it would not be advisable to water heav- ily under these conditions for fear of scalding. "-This applies to the plants that have been pruned as well as the young stock, especially if the first growth they have made is in an un- ripened condition, as at this stage there is very little root action to take up the surplus moisture and the foli- age naturally goes to the scalding point. Often a whole house is badly burned, and the fault is often thought to be from dryness of the soil, where- as it is usually from over-watering. Another thing, get the watering and spraying done as early in the morning as possible, and they will stand .the heat far better throughout the day. Removing the buds is also a very important part of the work. Do not be afraid to pinch back rather hard when pinching. To do this work right takes time, as the growth should be removed back to the first plump or solid-looking eye, which often requires a lot of courage for the beginner, as apparently the plants have too much of a pruned look, but each successive growth will be stronger, and it is the 160 The American Florist. Aug. 14, only way to put good strong blooming wood into the plants. There are many other things thai will require looking after besides the plants. In the first place, see to it that there are no lights out in the roof. Make these repairs at once; a light of glass out here and there means several plants for every light, bolts oiled. The openings can be left open until almost time to start the fires, which will give the boilers a chance to dry out. Place the plates and bolts in a box where they will not become lost or misplaced. Look the grate bars over, and if shaking grates, look at the bolt fastenings in the ash pits, and give the smoke stack and DETAILS OF SAMUEL MURRAY'S NEW STORE, KANSAS CITY, MO. being put out of a growing condition, through having the water pour on them every rainy day. You will note that these plants will have weak and watery-looking foliage and have a stunted appearance, and these days, when each square foot of bench space must pay a good dividend, one can ill afford to be careless in any way. A leaky rose house or greenhouse is a pretty poor proposition to grow a suc- cessful crop in, and the easiest way to keep the roof in shape is to have the lights replaced as soon as a missing one is noticed. It will take such a short time to make these slight re- pairs that the time will not be noticed. The houses should be painted every other season at least, and we have found that if a good high-grade paint is used, that this will be as often as is practicable, and is often enough to protect the putty by preventing the frost and ice from loosening it. An- other little job we are so likely to for- get is the oiling of the ventilating gears, also the hinges on the sash and at every frictional point. The sun, pouring down on the metal day after day, will dry out the bearings in every part of the apparatus, besides the ventilating machines are almost in constant use during the summer and fall. Another suggestion is to look the heating plant over carefully, and give the boilers a general overhauling. If a return tubular, remove all the hand- hole plates, and manhole plate, and by running a long chain in and around the tubes, and through the handholes with the use of the hose, the scale can be loosened up, and also sediment, rust, etc. New gaskets should be fit- ted to all the plates, and the nuts and chimney a good cleaning; have every- thing pertaining to the heating appa- ratus ready to start at short notice. Do not say, "I guess everything is all right," but make sure that it is, or some night next winter, when a young blizzard is raging, our guest may be an expensive one. E. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Kobt. Kilt. Philadelphia. Pa. The Flower Case. The name refrigerator has a very harsh sound to flower lovers, when used to designate the place in which flowers are kept. Refrigerator at once suggests ice, a frigid air, a killing chill, that will take the life out of a dainty blossom. Flower case is the better name, and if anything is said about ice, the inquirer is told there is just enough chill to keep down the heat that is generated by a lot of vegetation enclosed in a case with- out ventilation. AN IMPORTANT FIXTURE. The flower case is generally the feature of the cutflower store. Some are very simple and unpretentious, while others, in the large establish- ments, are large and elaborate, a striking feature of the decorative fix- tures of the place. The dimensions and the position of the case in the store depend much on the importance of the business and the size of the salesroom. In a number of cases the flower room, as it is often called, is in reality a large refrigerator of which only the door is visible in the store, the customers being taken inside to make their selection. The flowers are seen nicely arranged in groups on the floor or on tables or a step stage, accord- ing to the room available. Shelves around the sides contain the orchids and other short stemmed flowers, while smilax and asparagus sprays hang down gracefully along the edges. Such an enclosure when well stocked, is sure to make a good impression on the visitor. A good example of such a case is seen at Charles Thorley's New Tork "House of Flowers." In the basement, directly underneath, is another similar room for reserve stock. Most cases, are however, out in the store, with large glass doors, there being as little woodwork as possible to obstruct the view of the stock. Some of these are so large that customers, DETAILS OF SAMUEL MURRAY'S NEW STORE, KANSAS CITY, MO. *9 Z 5- The American Florist. 161 FLOWER BOX AND OTHER DETAILS OF SAMUEL MURRAY'S NEW STORE, KANSAS CITY, MO. or the salesman, may go inside to select or bring out anything desired. The great majority of cases, however, are more confined, being about 30 inches to three feet in depth, six to eight feet in height, with a large space on top for the ice, and a length of from four feet upwards, as is needed for the requirements of the business. There are generally drawers at the bottom for fern leaves, smilax, galax or other greens. In some cases the doors slide on rollers; in others they push up and down like sash. A very useful feature is a door, mirrored on both sides, which opens to one of the sections in which the space is filled with zinc or nickeled metal drawers, in which are kept violets, gardenias and other like flowers. There is a clear glass division partitioning some of the sections so that in the summer, when the stock is smaller, only a por- tion of the case is in use which re- lieves the too frequent visits of the ice man. In a number of the larger cases the cooling is done by individual electrically operated ice machines, which work automatically, keeping the air down to any -desired temperature. Many cases are fitted with plate glass shelves resting in nickeled supports, that are adjustable for vases for short or long stemmed flowers. PENNOCK BROTHERS CASE. One of the most elaborate arrange- ments for the display of cut flowers is that of Pennock Brothers, of Phila- delphia, Pa. It occupies all of one side of the store, reaching from the floor to the ceiling, the top being ornamental woodwork. This is cooled by an automatic machine which is most satisfactory. This case is some 40 feet in length and is at all times most attractively filled with the best the market affords. Orchids have a sec- tion, American Beauties another, various tea roses are arranged to- gether, also carnations and snap dragons have places. Made up baskets are given a suitable space and so on, the whole being a truly wonderful display that cannot help but make a favorable impression on the visitor. The vases for cut flowers are an im- portant feature, the fibre is the most indestructible, and when enameled white, are very good, though rather clumsy. Some stores use an outside covering of wicker, which gives an air of distinction. Well shaped and com- modious vases of clear glass, if kept clean, always look good and will stand considerable wear if reasonable care is taken. THE BATTLES PLAN. H. H. Battles, whose business is one of the largest in the country, tabooes the iced chamber, and dis- plays his flowers in vases covered with wicker, placed back of his counter and about the store. An immense reserve is kept in the basement, in a vault under the pavement. One large window nearly always contains a great showing of cattleyas and other orchids. The flower case should always be clean and the stock arranged to show to the best advantage. Anything passe or off color should find a place in the reserve box in the rear or the basement. Only fresh salable flowers should be on view. "Are they fresh?" is uppermost in the minds of all pur- chasers; "Be sure they are fresh" is often the admonition, as the customer after leaving an order, turns to go. Flowers at best are short lived and the least blemish, such as a mildewed or bruised petal, must always be care- fully removed. Each vase should be arranged so as to show to the front; this done with all vases, gives the case a much fuller and more elegant appearance. The Show Windows in Summer. Although it is summer time, with comparatively few people in town to see them, the windows must not be neglected. They can be decorated in an inexpensive manner, which at the same time will be attractive and let people know that the place is still open and anxious to do business. If there are two windows, it is well to arrange one of them in a more or less permanent manner, such as a gar- den effect, or a bank of ferns as a background for a lily pond, which, when kept filled with cut lliies, is cool looking and attractive. A few caladi- ums, with their beautifully variegated leaves will give such a decoration the needed- touch of color. A garden ef- fect, with a shrubbery border, curving 162 The America n : Fl oris t. Aug. 14, Mrs. Wm. F. Gude. President Ladies' Society of Am. Florists. Mrs. Chas, H. Maynard, Detroit, Mich. Secretary Ladies' Society of American Florists Mrs. George Asmus, 1st Vice-Pres. Ladies' Society of Am. Florisls. walks and flower beds with prepared green moss for grass is sure to attract attention. The surface can be made undulating by a foundation of sphag- num moss; the walks made of sand or fine white pebbles. The flower beds are best made with saucers or shallow boxes of sand, into which are stuck cuttings or the tips of coleus or other like foliage plants. Geranium flowers or others from stock will serve the purpose very well. It is but the work of a few minutes to change and re- place the beds and thus keep the dis- play attractive while it is a feature. For the cut flower window, there should be a background of ferns, a few good Boston or Scotti will do, but one or two cibotiums are best. This grand, decorative fern with its lace- like fronds is a feature of itself. A large vase of gladioli will, with the ferns, be sufficiently attractive. As a change the flowers can be arranged in a large deep vase basket tied with a showy ribbon. A magnolia wreath with gladioli and an appropriate bow of ribbon, makes a good show piece, as does the same wreath with a deco- ration of purple asters. Windows such as these will make the passerby stoj) and look, while a Collection of faded ferns and vases of flowers that are very passe and which is far too often seen are certainly no credit and a positive detriment to the house. A few well trimmed box or bay trees are a good feature if there is room for them on the curb or about the door- way or windows. A window full of boxes tied with ribbon bows, some of them wrapped up for shipping and tagged for sea- shore and mountain resorts, cost noth- ing and call attention to this branch of the business in a practical way. What is wanted is frequent change; give the young ambitious fellows a chance to try their hand and see what they can do in this dull time. It is always best to have some decorative scheme before the work -is started, as very often it is done in a hit or miss kind of way, which when completed, has no special feature, carries out no idea, and is not likely to attract the business so much needed at this time. K. Mrs. Albert M. Herr. Treasurer Ladies' Society of Am. Florists. Reading Her Favorite Trade Paper. Humidity in the Greenhouse. ■ The relative humidity of the air in greenhouses is a most important fac- tor in the forcing of many greenhouse crops. Some effects of- the- varying de- grees of humidity are given in Bulle- tin No. 277, entitled, "Fertility and Cultural Studies with Roses," pub- lished by the New Jersey agricultural station, New Brunswick. Circular 47 has also been prepared by the station in order that florists may have directions for determining humidity by means of tables published in the circular. The quantity of moisture in the air or the humidity may be determined by means of a sling psychrometer. This instrument consists of a wet and dry bulb thermometer attached to a wood, or a metal base, with a handle ar- ranged to permit of whirling or rotat- ing the thermometers in the air. The bulb of one thermometer is covered with muslin and kept moist when de- terminations are being made. To make a determination the psychrometer should be whirled steadily for a few seconds, and the wet bulb thermome- ter read. It should then be immedi- ately whirled again and read, and this process continued until the wet bulb shows a constant reading. The differ- ence in temperature indicated between the dry and wet bulb thermometers should then be noted. ) After this difference has been noted turn to the tables given in the circular for humidity determinations and note the column under "Air Temperatures." Follow down the column until you find the temperature indicated by the dry bulb thermometer, then read across the page until you come to the column indicating the same difference in de- grees as you found between the wet and dry bulb. The figures will indi- cate the desired humidity reading. For example, suppose the difference between the wet and the dry bulb was 4 degrees and the temperature of the dry bulb was 62 degrees. Note the 62 in the air temperature column of the table, then read across the table until the column indicating a difference of 4 degrees is reached (eighth column), and the figure 79 will be found. 'Or, in other words, a temperature of 62 and a wet and dry bulb difference of 4 means a humidity of 79 per cent. Bach increase or decrease of .5 degrees be- tween the wet- arid dry bulb means a difference of 2 to 3 per cent in humid- ity. The tables for the determination of humidity, included in this circular, cover temperatures between 50 degrees and 80 degrees. This range of tem- perature should be wide enough to meet the needs of most florists. More complete directions for the determina- tion of humidity can be secured from the Weather Bureau, TJ. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. XSfEW Obleans, La.— The recent wed- ding of Chas. Eble, Jr., and Miss Alma Btter at Alphonsus church attracted a host of friends of the bride and bridegroom. 19*5- The American Florist. 163 £* M 164 The American Florist. Aug. 14, Burpee's Sweet Peas. There is perhaps no cut flower that has forged so rapidly to the front, and become such a factor in the business as the winter-flowering Speneer, or or- chid sweet pea. The long sprays bear- ing three to four large frilled blooms of most exquisitely shaded colors, and delightfully fragrant, are extremely fascinating, holding their own in com- petition with the best the market af- fords. As a flower for the corsage, they take first place, either alone, or in combination with gardenias, lily of the valley or orchids. Up to this time they have proved very profitable to the growers, there being a number of in- stances where the returns from one crop have paid for the house in which they were grown. The great improvement of the past eight or ten years, as seen in this love- ly flower, in variety of color, size of blossom, length of stem and earliness of bloom, which made possible the forcing under glass, is the work of a number of sweet pea enthusiasts, but the one who stands head and shoul- ders above the rest, a leader in every sense of the word, is W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa. He has watched ev- ery step forward, both in this country and abroad, and no expense has been spared to get the best — and get it first. His recent purchase of the sensational English variety, "Fiery Cross," at $417 per ounce of seed to the amount of three ounces is an example of his ag- gressiveness in obtaining meritorious new varieties. At his trial grounds at Fordhook are to be seen every new variety from all quarters of the globe, as well as pedigreed seedlings from crosses of his own, made by Geo. W. Kerr, who has had charge of this de- partment for' the past six years. The present season's tests of their own new creations alone amount to 135 separate kinds, of which records have been made. A number of these seedlings are wonderfully fine, and will be named and sent out as fast as stock can be worked up. When varieties of merit have been proven, the seed is sent to the Floradale seed farms at Lompoc, Calif., to be grown in the quantity required. Mr. Kerr, whose extended experience in England, where the growing and ex- hibition of the sweet pea were his spe- cialty, is looked upon as an expert. His booklet, "Sweet Peas Up to Date." published by the W. Atlee Burpee Co., should be in the hands of every grow- er of sweet peas. It contains direc- tions for indoor and outdoor culture together with other valuable informa- tion and a list of all the Spencer varie- ties so far introduced, describing their origin and color. It is a pleasure to talk to Mr. Kerr on almost any horti- cultural subject, as his business ap- pears like recreation. Hybridizing and records made of everything done, ap- pear to be second nature to him. Now that sweet peas are over, he is doing great work with gladiolus, crossing the early-flowering precox type with the wonderfully tinted pri- mulinus of southern Africa, and get- ting flowers remarkable in the orange and salmon pinks, and a whole range of colors that are new to the large- flowering sorts. In speaking of the difference be tween the forcing or winter flowering sweet peas and the summer flowering sorts, he stated that the winter forc- ing types were the result of careful se- lection over a period of years, nearly all early sorts having sprung from the Blanche Ferry. Crossing the Spencers with a reselection of the earliest varie- ties had produced early flowering Spen- cers, which were now so fixed in color that they should come true from seed every time. While he knew this was not always the case, the trouble was due to growers of seed not "rogueing" their stock plants; that is, taking out all mixed colors as fast as they ap- pear. In this way, if only the color desired is left, the seed is bound to come true, as sweet peas are self-fer- tilizing, it being almost impossible for insects to get at the germinating parts of the flower until fertilization has taken place. In his work he has to take the bud, in a comparatively green stage, before the pollen is ripe enough to fall; then he is sure of his results. It is a singular fact that the first re- sults of this fertilized seed is very dis- appointing, nothing seeming to come as desired, but the seed saved from these plants produces the next year true characteristics and coiors that are fixed and from which selections are made that will reproduce true from seed. He is particularly enthusiastic over his crosses with the new Tar- rawa, the products are larger than is the case with existing sorts, with great- er stamina and very rich colorings. They can be had in by Christmas and will flower until spring. They are what he calls "easy doers," with which any grower, who will give them ordi- nary attention, will be almost sure to be successful. In forcing winter sweet peas, he lays great stress on the preparation of the soil. Ground beds are best, with "plenty of head room. Trenches should be three feet in depth, well drained, and with good rich turf at the bottom; then plenty of manure and bone meal. Plants are best started in pots and never allowed to get a check. Most growers are not careful enough with the watering; on no account should they be watered or syringed before being fumigated, as dampness on the foliage appears to hold the nicotine and is very injurious to the vines. When the flowering season commences, a check from chill, or too much or too little water, will pale the color, harden the wood and shorten the stems. SWEET PEA FIERY CROSS. W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s Novelty for 1916. Awarde 1 Silver Medal of the National Sweet Pea Sosiety of Great Britain and Silver Medal of the American Sweet Pea Society. 19*5- The American Florist. 165 VASE OF SWEET PEA YARRAWA, SHOWING GREAT LENGTH OF STEM. Five feet between the rows is best for sweet peas. Violets make the best companion crop, but on the side benches may be grown any plant that does not require a temperature over 45° to 50° at night. To get early flow- ers buy the best seed and start early, rather than bring them on with heat later. Referring to novelties like the orig- inal Countess Spencer, Gladys Unwin, Yarrawa and others, they were, he said, undoubtedly sports — plants grown from seed that had in some way become fertilized with other than their own pollen. Although, as above stated, this would seem very difficult to take place, it seems the only explanation. When growers find their forcing stock of plants mixed with the summer flow- ering sorts, these latter should be re- moved, as they take up good and much needed room, and will not bloom until spring. For the outdoor summer sorts, he advises getting the ground made ready the fall before, as the winter then mellows it and it is ready early in March for planting, when it might be too wet to dig, and much valuable time would be lost in waiting for it to dry out. The ground can be made ready and the seed planted in the fall, but generally the results are not so good, as, if the winter is mild, the sweet peas may start up, to be killed later by a cold snap. Mr. Kerr feels sure that the sweet pea will gain in popularity as a cut flower in winter, as new varieties even better than existing sorts will be sent out as soon as the stock is suf- ficiently increased to supply a moder- ate demand. There will also be fur- ther progress made, as many of the hybridizers, both in this country and England are hard at work with each recurring season, doing their best to improve this lovely flower. All of the new varieties are tried out at Fordhook, and any found to have merit enough to catalogue are sent to their Lompoc seed farms in California to work up the stock. The following is a list of a few of the best sorts for winter forcing of Mr. Kerrs' selection : Blanche Ferry, pink; when true. Yarrawa, pink; perfectly true. Fordhook Pink. Fordhook Rose. (The last : three are new and in many respects superior to the older sorts. ) White Orchid and Miss Spanolin; white and black seeded whites. Rose Queen; best of its color. A. Harvey & Sons. Brandywine Summit, Pa., consider the following varieties the best winter-flowering sweet peas : Christmas Pink Orchid; pink and white. Lavender Orchid; light lavender. White Orchid; white. Mrs. A. A. Skaach; bright pink. Mrs. Jos. Manda; shell pink. Orchid Beauty; dark rose pink. (All of the above are from Ant. C. Zvolanek's collection. ) K. Bloomington, III. — Earl Ewing is erecting a small greenhouse equipped with a hot water heating system. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Care of the Plants During: August. Every chrysanthemum grower can now find plenty to do attending to the daily routine work necessary in the care of his plants. The plants growing on the benches for cut blooms have now attained a vigorous plant growth, with the soil full of roots requiring steady attention as regards watering and syringing. To allow these plants to suffer for the want of water will give them a setback from which they may not fully recover. When the drainage is good and the soil porous, chrysanthemums will stand liberal wa- tering, but if there is anything wrong at the roots, the plants- will quickly show the effects of it by the young foliage turning a light green and wilt- ing quickly with the sun, denoting a soft growth. When this happens, the beds should be allowed to dry out more between the waterings and extra care taken with syringing of the plants so that the soil does not get soaked during the operation. It is only guesswork to say how often the plants should be watered or syringed; this must be gov- erned by the weather and local condi- tions and is a detail for the judgment of the grower in charge to decide. A good plan is to take a trowel and ex- amine the soil down to the bottom of the bench to see if .it is in the right condition all the way through. It is important that the watering and syr- inging be done early enough in the day to give the foliage time enough to dry 166 The American Florist. Aug. 14, DAVIS & STEINER'S NEW GARLAND GREENHOUSE, 76x900 FEET, NOW BEING" ERECTED AT OTTAWA, ILL. out before night. Now that the plants have made heavy growth, it takes the foliage a longer time to get dry, espe- cially on the side benches, where there is not as free a circulation of air as in the center of the house; wet condi- tions overnight in the greenhouse, when there is a heavy dew outside, quickly cause the foliage to go bad. Plenty of fresh air is very important at this time to ripen up the wood and encourage the setting of the buds. Full ventilation should be kept on every minute during the daytime and the only lowering of the ventilators at night should be to guard against heavy rainstorms. The time is drawing near when the buds will be ready for taking. Expert growers of exhibition cut blooms com- mence selecting and taking the buds on many of the exhibition varieties as early as August 5, and again August 10 and August 15 are important dates for this class of stock, and after the latter date every bud on an exhibition variety should be taken as it appears. Early planted stock of the early Oc- tober flowering varieties will begin to set their buds about August 15 and they should be taken as they get into condition to safely handle mid-October varieties, and those which mature their blooms early in November will have their buds ready for taking around Au- gust 20 and every bud, whether exhi- bition or commercial, should be taken as they appear after this last date. Care should be taken in doing this very important work so as not to damage the young bud. Do not attempt to take the bud until it is plainly visible and the side growths can be easily removed. A close watch must be kept on the grasshoppers to prevent them chewing the young buds; this is the time they cause so much trouble, as in a very lit- tle while they will chew the top or side out of a bud, completely ruining it. After the buds are formed the suck- ers will begin to shoot out at the stool of the plant and these should be re- moved by cutting them off with a sharp knife, being careful not to damage the roots when doing the cutting; also, do not figure to set back and watch the Galvanized Wire Hail Screen Showing Exact Sizt of Wire and Mesli. flowers develop without any more trou- ble after the buds are set. Any side shoots that may have been overlooked will now quickly shoot out, and, unless removed take a lot of strength from the plant, so be on the job all the time. The well established plants will be greatly benefited by applications of liquid manure once every week or ten days according to the strength of the plants and the treatment they have been subjected to, but it is best to be a little cautious rather than overdo the feeding, especially with the commer- cial cut flower stock; also, watch the day for applying the manure. A fine day with the soil in a moist condition is the right time for watering with liquid manure as the plants will take up the manure quicker on bright days than they will on dull cloudy days and get more good from it, and under no consideration should plants be given liquid manure while the soil at the roots is in a dry condition, but give the beds a light watering with clear water first and allow them to remain for an hour or two before applying the manure water. Be sure the plants are properly sup- ported to insure straight stiff stems; also watch out for the aphis, which will be very troublesome if once allowed to work down in the young buds, which are now forming. Red spider and thrips are other insects that must be fought right along to be sure of hav- ing perfect flowers later on. C. W. Johnson. Hail Screens for Greenhouses. Ed. American Florist: I would like to secure information re- garding the use of hail screens on greenhouses, particularly the proper size of mesh, distance the wire should be placed above the glass, and per- centage of light that is shut off by the use of hail screens. W. A. P. North Dakota. The writer is located in the hail dis- trict of Kansas, where hail insurance, if it can be secured at all, is at a very high rate, and has found the follow- ing method of screening very effec- tive : For a continuous range of houses I use %-inch galvanized pipe as a sup- port for the screen in gutters, using as a support a pipe frame consisting of %-inch pipe posts one foot longer than the distance from the plate line to the ridge line, and fitted with 1-inch tees at the top, which allows the 34-inch pipe at the top to slip through easily, allowing the use of short length or second-hand pipe. At the bottom the pipe posts are fitted with %-inch perch flanges, which are fastened to posts about 12 feet apart that support the plate. The object of having the frame one foot higher than the ridge is to allow for opening the ventilators. On the outer slope of each range V-shaped brackets are placed, across which is stretched No. 10 galvanized wire, i9'5- The American Florist. 167 DAVIS & STEINER'S NEW GARLAND GREENHOUSE, 76x900 FEET, NOW BEING ERECTED AT OTTAWA, ILL. which serves to hold the wire screen off the glass. The accompanying illustration shows the exact size of mesh and gauge of the wire used in the electric welded hail screen, which comes in rolls, each containing 400 square feet. This ca"h be had in various widths, but for our purpose we find a four foot width sat- isfactory. The screen is fastened securely at the plate, and stretched tight crosswise over the ridges, the seams being tied at intervals of 8 to 10 inches with No. 16 galvanized wire. For fastening these seams a 2x12 plank is used long enough to reach from the galvanized pipe support to the ridge, a common hook ladder be- ing fastened over the ridge. The percentage of light that such a screen shuts out depends entirely upon weather conditions. In locations where there are heavy snow falls and few melting days, the snow will lay on the screen and exclude all sunlight, but in clear weather you can hardly tell the screen is there. R. F. Herman. Lincoln, Kan. Davis & Steiner, Ottawa, 111. The new iron-frame greenhouse, 76x 900 feet, that the Garland Manufac- turing Co., of Des Plaines, is build- ing for Davis & Steiner at Ottawa is well under way and is attracting a great deal of favorable attention, for it is one of the largest houses of its kind ever built, and to give the reader some idea of how large it really is it takes fully four minutes to travel from one end of the house to the other at a fast walk. Over 1,900 boxes of glass will be used in this one house or in other words it will consist of 95,000 square feet of glass which is equal to 9 houses 28.4x300 feet and will require over SVz tons of putty. The house is of pure steel-truss con- struction, and is 27 feet high at the ridge and 6% feet on the sides. It has galvanized steel eave plates and will have roof and side ventilation. The posts are set at 8 feet 4% inch een- . ter, insuring a much greater support- N. Y. Florists' Bowling Club Outing. Top to Bottom: Chas. H. Totty Gets a "Strike" Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Fenrich, Hosts at Bradley Beach; First Day's Catch at Barnegat Bay; Second Day's Catch Including Eight Pouud Blue Fish. ing strength than if spaced 12 feet or more as is quite frequently done. The rafters are tee iron instead of flat, which the manufacturers claim will avoid any tendency to buckling. The wall and purlin posts are galvan- ized and set on post bottoms in con- crete. Ample protection has been made with sufficient sway and the parts based to insure against endwise and diagonal strain. By reason of the great width of the house and its high ridge subjecting the gable end to great wind strain ample protection has been made by special gable end bracing to protect it against any post contingency in this respect. The house runs east and west and as soon as it is completed it will be planted with cucumbers with no benches but walks every Ave feet and the plants set four feet apart both ways with two plants to a stalk. This house and the old houses which are also quite large will be heated with steam. Winandy Bros., of Chicago, have charge of the erection and Val Winandy says that when the job is completed the house will stand the racket, which means that it will be safe in every respect, for he has been erecting greenhouses for a great num- ber of years and knows when a house is safe and when it is not. New York Florists' Bowling: Club. With ideal weather, business cares left behind, and everybody in the best of spirits, the members of the New York Florists' Bowling Club left July 28 on the Sandy Hook boat, their des- tination being Forked River, where "the big ones bite," and the delightful two days' outing will long be remembered by all who were . fortunate enough to be in attendance. The sail to the Highlands was delightful, and upon landing the party was met by Joseph Fenrich with his splendid car, and he and W. P. Ford arranged a program that was a wonder. Proceeding in two autos, the trip was made down the Jersey coast, passing through Sea- bright, Red Bank, West End, Long 168 The American Florist. Aug. 14, Branch, Deal Beach, Asbury, and Ocean Grove, with their beautiful homes and magnificent gardens and grounds, and arriving at Mr. Fenrich's beautiful home at Bradley Beach, ■where Mrs. Fenrich and her husband entertained the party royally during its short stay. The next stop was at Lakewood for refreshments and a de- lightful ride around the George Gould estate that gave a suggestion of being in dreamland — so much beauty in so short a period. Then on the way through real country to Toms River, a short stop there for refreshments and on the way again, and at 6 :30 p. m. the party arrived at Forked River — dirty, hungry, but happy. The following morning the yacht Evelyn took the party to the fishing grounds, where the weakfish enter- tained some members of the party more than others, but there was con- stant laughter as one humorous inci- dent followed another. About 100 fish were caught by the party, Chas. Scott and John Miesem carrying off the honors with about 50 between them, and the other half of the haul about equally divided between the other members of the party. The second day, following a pre- breakfast attempt to lure the pickerel from the waters of Forked River, by four members of the party (result, one pickerel) the start was made for a 20- mile sail to Barnegat light, where every indication showed that bluefish were about. Seven large ones, aver- aging eight pounds, together with a goodly number of bass, fluke and poogi were in the haul when the party re- turned to the hotel at 3 :30 in the af- ternoon and prepared for the home- ward journey. The merry party included the fol- lowing: John Miesem, Wm. Siebrecht, Sr.; Wm. P. Ford, Joseph Fenrich, H. C. Riedel, Chas. Scott, Peter Jacobson, Wm. Duckham, Chas. H. Totty, Ro- man J. Irwin and A. J. Guttman. Ro- man J. Irwin was the official photogra- pher and the accompanying illustration shows that he was right on the job, and the members of the club are tak- ing advantage of their license to tell "real fish stories" — and back them up with the evidence. A. J. G. More About New York Bowling. John Meisem, W. H. Siebrecht, Wm. P. Ford, P. Jacobson, C. H. Totty, W. H. Duckham, Roman J. Irwin, A. J. Guttman, J. S. Fenrich, C. W. Scott and H. C. Riedel, enjoyed their fishing outing at Barnegat Bay, on the Jer- sey shore, July 29-30. They went by train and boat to Highland Beaeh, and there they were met by Capt. Jos. Fenrich, and taken in automobiles to Mr. Fenrich's Bradley Beach home and served with' refreshments by Mrs. Fen- rich. From there they motored to the Forked River house t.t Forked River, N. J. There were 49 weak fish caught on Thursday in the bay and 39 blue fish, fluke and sea bass caught on the out- side Friday, several of the blue fish weighing from five to eight pounds. The party left Friday afternoon, motor- ing to Asbury Park and returned by train to New York. All hands agreed that it was a very successful outing, but John Donaldson's absence was very noticeable. H. C. Riedel, Secy. Cleveland Flower Show Judges. The premium committee of the Cleveland flower show, made up of Herbert Bate of the Cleveland Cut Flower Company, chairman; Frank A. Friedley of the James Eadie Company, and J. Curnow of Akron (the latter representing the private growers) , have just announced the six men who will serve in the capacity of judges at the coming big Cleveland flower show. These six men are : J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111.; Emil Buettner, Park Ridge, III.; Michael Bloy, Detroit, Mich.; Eugene Dailledouze, Brooklyn, N. Y.; John Dunlop, Toronto, Ont., and Wm. Nicholson, Framingham, Mass. The committee announces that they expect to have the final premium list ready for mailing early in September. They would like to receive names and addresses of growers who did not re- ceive copies of the preliminary list mailed early in the spring. Send ad- dresses to Herbert Bate, 356 Leader building, Cleveland. Encampment Floral Features at Wash. In order to make the encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, to be held in Washington, D. G, the latter part of September a great suc- cess, government officials are aiding the citizens' committee, and special floral designs are being laid out on the lawns of the capitol and other pub- lic buildings. Under the- direction of Elliott Woods, superintendent of the capitol building, two designs have been laid out, which will add to the beauty of the grounds. On the north, the grand army badge, 20 feet wide a,nd 75 feet long has been laid out. while on the south grounds the badge of the women's relief corps, of similar dimen- sions has been reproduced. The grounds of other government buildings have been decorated with designs' "of army corps' badges. About 75,000 pla'nts have been used in the arrangement. - The Yareta or Vegetable Sheep of Peru. Professor Irving W. Bailey, who for several years resided at Arequipa, Peru, recently sent to the garden for identification a dried specimen of a very curious plant which is known by the native Peruvians as "yareta" or "vegetable sheep." The plant grows abundantly among rocks at high alti- tudes along the Andes of Bolivia and Peru, where it constitutes a conspicu- oiis feature in the landscape because of its peculiar manner of growth in developing the so-called "polster" or cushion formation. Similar compact masses of plant growth are frequently found on high mountains, as well as in arctic and antarctic regions. Such, for example, are the relatively small clumps or cushions of Diapensia lapponica L. on the alpine summits of New England and in northern Europe, also several of the saxifrages in the Rocky Moun- tains, and the well-known "vegetable sheep" (Raoulia mammillaris Hook.) of New Zealand; but nowhere in the world are known to occur such huge masses as are developed by the yareta (Azorella sp.) of the Andes and by other members of this genus in the Falkland islands. It forms hillocks or small mounds often becoming three feet high and sometimes several feet in diameter. Moreover, the entire mound is made up of a single plant, not of a colony of individuals, and it attains this enor- mous size and extreme compactness by a process of repeated branching, so that the ultimate branches are closely crowded and the outer surface is con- tinuous. The flowers of the yareta are very tiny, only about two millimeters, or less than one-eighth of an inch, long, and are borne in small sessile, axillary, involucrate clusters near the tips of the branches; and the fruit is somewhat like a miniature caraway seed. Like other members of the umbelli- fer« — the natural family to which the plant belongs — the younger branches are rich in oil-secreting cells and oil tubes, so that the whole structure be- comes completely infiltrated with a resinous content. The dried specimen at hand has much the odor of old honeycomb or beeswax. Living speci- mens are said to have such a powerful odor that their presence can be detect- ed even at some distance from the plant itself. The presence of such a large amount of resinous content and its exudation over the surface renders the yareta of considerable economic value, since it is gathered in quantity, taken to Arequipa and there used ex- tensively for firewood. One corre- spondent writes that it is "brought down to Arequipa by the carload and forms the principal fuel of that town." — Missouri Botanical Garden "Bulletin. Where the West Begins. Out where the handclasp's a little stronger. Out where a smile dwells a little longer, That's where the West begins. Out where the sun's a little brighter, Where the snow that falls is a trifle whiter, Where the bonds of home are a wee bit tighter. That's where the West begins. Out where the skies are a trifle bluer. Out where the friendship's a little truer. That's where the West begins. Out where a fresher breeze is blowing, Where there's laughter in every streamlet flow- ing, Where there's more of reaping and less of sowing, That's where the West begins. Out where the world is in the making, Where fewer hearts with despair are breaking — That's where the West begins. Where there is more singing and less of sigh- ing, Where there is more of giving and less of buying, And a man makes friends without half trying. That's where the West begins. — G. P. Sehlosstein. ANNUAL OUTING OF WASHINGTON FLORISTS' CLUB, GREAT FALLS, VA., JULY 21, 1915. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 169 OBITUARY. Nicholas Hallock. Uncle Nicholas Hallock, the dean of New Yorkers in matters of horticul- ture and agriculture, died August 5 at Seattle, Wash., and will be placed in the old Quaker burying ground at Mil- ton-on-Hudson, N. Y., Sunday, August 15. "Uncle Nick," as he was long and lovingly known by all the horticultural trade in and about New York, was a rare character, a notable type of that same wholesome Quaker stock so well exemplified in his brother, V. H. Hal- lock, and in his nephew, the late Ed- ward V. Hallock, so well known and well loved in the S. A. F. Uncle Nick lived at Queens, N. Y., for many years and sold his home farm some years ago to Chas. W. Ward, who named it Cottage Gardens, built greenhouses, and started a nursery there. Last year his neighbors at Milton turned out in large numbers at a surprise party on his eighty-eighth birthday and as a part of the festivities gave him an enormous armful of roses, 88 in number. Of his recent coast trip, which terminated with his death at Seattle, .he recently wrote: "We had a very fine run all the way. Our train went direct to the Grand Canyon for over Sunday. It is not worth trying to describe it to one that has seen it. Since arriving at Pasadena I have done little but see this flowery city, thinking it best to take things a little easy, though I am feeling all right, I want to keep so. I thought Bermuda fine — it is as a tallow candle to an arc light. I find it greatly annoying to see so many things I cannot name and so few that can tell me whom I ask. There is soon to be a flower show here; then I may find out some things. The palms are in such variety no one can name them. In the date palm I recognize two varieties. A lovely little purple flower the girls sell in the street at five cents a bunch. So many of the flowers are gorgeous, but scentless, even calendulas are odorless, so, too, are the roses. Have not seen a scent- ed one yet. The orange groves are of great interest, full of fruit many of them, and the ground covered with fallen fruit. A fine place to rest and leave care behind, as I am doing. We had a fine lot of people after leaving Chicago, got quite chummy before get- ting here. My hostess said they told her I was the youngest and most jolly man on the excursion. When we got off here our auto went by the observa- tion car and they waved hats and handkerchiefs with a hearty 'good- bye, old sport, good-bye.' So we part- ed, alas, forever; but the memory will cling with life." Of his visit to the coast, his dear friend who entertained him, Mrs. Coro Forbes Marsh, writes : "He left Pasa- dena the picture of health, and also San Francisco, saying he never felt better in his life; but just after reach- ing Seattle developed pneumonia. Am glad to say that he did not seem to suffer much, as he was unconscious, or at least dozing most of the time. We tried to do everything possible, but the three doctors and two nurses were of no avail and he passed quietly from his earthly sleep to an eternal one. My greatest regret, aside from my purely selfish sorrow of losing such a dear old friend, is that he could not have lived to see his son once more and his old friends. We have lost a wonderfully beautiful life from our midst, but the influence of such a noble spirit can never die. It has been a great privilege to have had 'Uncle Nick' with us these four months and to have seen his joy over the beauties of the western flowers and mountains. I think no one ever had a better time than he and that is our greatest comfort now. My husband is taking him back to Milton, N. Y., and the services will be held there probably Sunday." William H. Westcotf. On August 5, William H. Westcott died of heart failure. An operation a year ago weakened his constitution and while he recovered and got about fairly well, his strong constitution had been undermined and he passed away suddenly with this final attack. Mr. Westcott's father was a gar- dener, and both his sons, William and John, followed in his footsteps. They became associated in the jobbing busi- ness in Brooklyn some 47 years ago. After four years, John Westcott was taken into the firm of Pennock Broth- ers, and his brother William came to Philadelphia and established himself as a grower and retailer at Second and Tioga streets, where he continued for 20 years. He then gave this up, and again associated himself with his brother John and bought out Fergu- son's Laurel Hill nursery on Ridge avenue. After 18 years this partner- ship was dissolved and he and his son, William, Jr., built greenhouses in Rox- boro, at 7043 Ridge avenue and for the past five years have grown plants and cut flowers for the trade. William Westcott was a careful and success- ful grower, taking pride in doing a few things well rather than taking up more than he could care for. He was of a genial disposition and very much liked by the trade of which a large number attended the funeral. There were quantities of beautiful flowers. He leaves a wife, son, two married daughters and five grandchildren. The business will be carried on by his son, Wm. "Westcott. Alfred C. E. Burkhardt. Alfred C. E. Burkhardt, one of the pioneer professional florists of Port- land, Oregon, died at his home in that city of heart disease brought on by acute indigestion. Mr. Burkhardt had worked all day at his floral shop and did not feel ill until after 8 o'clock. He died a few moments after reaching his home. William H. Barnes. William H. Barnes, from 1895 to 1907, secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural Society, with headquar- ters in Topeka, died in that city July 28, of Bright's disease. He is sur- vived by his wife and eight children. Mr. Barnes was born in New York and served in the war as a member of a New York battery. He was an enthusiastic G. A. R. man and twice served on the staffs of national com- manders. He was for two years pres- ident and two years secretary of the American Federation of Horticultural Societies, and a member of the Ameri- can Pomological society. He located in Kansas in 1870. Chicago to San Francisco. The transportation committee of the Society of American Florists announces the selection of the Chicago & North- western Ry., in connection with the Union Pacific R. R., Denver and Rio Grande R. R. and the Southern Pacific R. R. as the official route from Chi- cago to the S. A. F. & O. H. 1915 con- vention at San Francisco, Calif., Au- gust 17-19. The official train which will leave Chicago at 10 :00 p. m., August 12, will consist of all steel equipment, embody- ing all that is modern in railway travel of today, including' luxurious Pullman sleeping cars, with open sec- tions, compartments and drawing rooms. A low round trip rate of $62.50, Chi- cago to San Francisco, with a return limit of three months, but not exceed- ing December 31, 1915, is in effect daily until November 30, and corresponding- ly low rates are in effect from other stations to Chicago. These tickets per- mit a wide choice of routes returning, with liberal stop-over and side trip privileges. Members of the Chicago party niay return east by such individual route as each individual may prefer, with date of departure and stop-over priv- ileges as desired. The route must be selected, however, at the time tickets are purchased. SCHEDULE. Lv. Chicago 10:00 p. in. Thursday, August 12, via C. & N. W. By. Ar. Omaha 11:40 a. m. Friday, August 13, via C. & N. W. Ry. Lv. Omaha 4:20 p. m. Friday, August 13, via Union Pacific Ry. Ar. Denver 7:30 a. m. Saturday, August 14, via Union Pacific Ry. Lv. Denver 10:00 a. m. Saturday. August 14, via D. & R. G. R. R. Ar. Salt Lake City 1:30 p. m. Sundav, August 15, via D. & R. G. R. R. Lv. Salt Lake City 4:00 p. m. Sunday, August 15. via D. & R. G. R. R. Ar. Ogden (M. T.) 5:00 p. m. Sunday, August 15, via D. & R. G. R. R. Lv. Ogden (P. T.) 4:40 p. m. Sunday, August 15, via Southern Pacific Co. Ar. S'an Francisco 8:50 p. m. Monday, August 16, via Southern Pacific Co. Pullman Rates, Chicago to San Francisco. Lower berth in standard sleeper $13.00 Upper berth in standard sleeper 10.40 Compartment '. '. 36.50 Drawing room 46.00 Lower berth in tourist sleeper 7.00 -Upper berth in tourist sleeper 5.60 San Francisco Hotel Rates The following is a list of San Francisco hotels and rates issued by the S. A. F. hotel committee for the information of those who will attend the annual convention at San Francisco, August 17-19, 1915. For further information re- garding reservations, etc., write Frederic J. Bertrand, care of Joseph's, 233 Grant avenue, San Francisco, Calif. Hotel and Location Argonaut, 44 Fourth St •Baldwin, 321 Grant Ave... Bellevue. Geary at Taylor... •Clift. Geary at Taylor St.. Court, 555 Bush St *Fairmount, Calif, at Mason Golden West, 112 Powell St. Goodfriend, 245 Powell St.. Granada, 1000 Sutter St •Hillcrest. 1200 California.. Inside Inn, at Exposition... Lankershim, 55 Fifth St.... Manx, Powell at O'Farrell. . Palace, Market at Montgy.. Plaza, Post at Stockton Stanford, 250 Kearny St Stewart, 353 Geary St St. Francis, Geary at Powell Turpin, 17 Powell St Victoria, 598 Bush St Washington, Grant at Bush. ilif. For Am. Plan Rates foi One Pel son Rates for Two Persons Add Per With Bath Without Bath With Bath Without Bath Person 52.00 to $3.00 $1.00 to $2.00 $3.50 to $5.00 $1.50 to $2.50 2.00 to 4.00 2.50 to 4.50 4.00 to 6.00 5.00 to 7.00 $2.00 2.50 to 4.C0 6.00 4.00 to 6.00 2.50 to 7.00 2.00 2.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 1.50 to 5.00 2.00 4.00 to 7.00 7.00 to 10.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.50 2.50 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.50 2.00 to 5.00 1.50 to 3.00 2.50 to 6.00 2.00 to 3.50 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 1.50 to 2.50 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 7.00 2.00 2.50 to 1.50 to 2.00 3.00 to 4.00 2.00 to 4.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.50 to 5.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 5.00 3.00 to 4.00 3.00 to 7.00 2.00 to 2.50 5.00 to 10.00 3.50 to 4.00 2.00 to 6.00 1.50 to 3.00 3.50 to 7.00 2.50 to 4.50 2.00 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 3.00 to 3.50 2.50 to 4.00 2.50 to 4.00 2.00 to 3.00 4.00 to 6.00 3.50 to 4.00 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 5.00 to 10.00 3.50 to 7.00 2.00 to 3.00 1.50 to 2.00 3.00 to 6.00 2.00 to 4.00 2.00 1.50 to 2.00 2.50 2.00 to 2.50 1.50 to 2.00 1.00 to 1.50 2.50 to 4.00 1.50 to 2.00 *No rooms 'without batb. 170 The American Florist. Aug-. H. The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Flokist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 92 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. Panama-Pacific exposition (illus.) 149 — A wonderful transformation 149 Premature flowering of cyclamens 150 Suggestions for plant growers 151 — Nephrolepis — Sweet peas — Marguerites. . . .151 — Hollyhocks — Wallflowers — Poinsettias 152 Los Angeles children as city beautifiers. . . .153 Florists as advertisers and bookkeepers 154 Some workers for San Francisco (portraits) .155 Canadian Horticultural Association 157 Orchid notes 158 — Cattleya gigas 158 —Orchids 158 The rose 159 — Roses and carnations in the same house.. 159 — Young stock needs close attention 159 The retail trade 160 — Samuel Murray's new store (illus.) 160 —The flower case 160 — The show windows in summer 160 Officers of Ladies' S. A. F. (portraits) 162 Humidity in the greenhouse 162 Ways and means committee (illus.) 163 Burpee's sweet peas (illus.) 164 Chrysanthemums 165 — Care of the plants during August 165 Hail screens for greenhouses (illus.) 166 JDavis & Steiner's Garland greenhouse (illus.). 167 New York Florists' bowling club (illus. ).. .167 More about New York bowling 168 Cleveland flower show judges ,168 Encampment floral features at Washington. .168 The Yareta or vegetable sheep of Peru .... 168 Where the west begins 168 Annual outing of Washington Florists' Club. 168 Illinois State Florists' Association 170 American Rose Society 170 Belgian plants 170 Greenhouse maintenance cost 170 San Francisco convention garden exhibits. . .170 Coming exhibitions 170 Society of American Florists 171 Los Angeles 172 Pittsburgh 174 St. Louis 174 Cincinnati 184 Chicago 186 Oklahoma City 190 Chicago Florists' Club 190 Cleveland 192 Kansas City 192 Boston 192 Philadelphia 194 Minneapolis, Minn 195 New York 196 Albany, N. Y 196 Buffalo 190 Columbus, O 19S Washington 198 Providence, R. I 204 Essex County (N. J.) Florists' Club 204 Horticultural Society of New York 204 The seed trade 206 — Danish seed crops 206 — German seed crops 206 — Long Island seed crops 206 — New Jersey seed crops 206 — Important fall fairs in Ontario 206 —"Vegetables for profit" 207 —Imports ." 207 The nursery trade 214 — Florida nursery ruling 214 — American Pomological Society 214 — No quarantine of chestnut nursery stock.. 214 — The Bagatelle rose trials 214 — Tilia vulgaris 215 — European willow supply cut off 215 — Apple crop large in Illinois 215 Market gardeners 216 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. .. .216 — Celery spraying 216 — Potash; its value in fertilizers 216 Hollyhock rust remedies 220 Licorice in California 220 Movement from city and town to farms. . . .222 The annual convention of the Asso- ciation of American Cemetery Superin- tendents will be held at Minneapolis, Minn., August 24-27. Illinois State Florists' Association. The executive committee of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association will meet at the Jefferson hotel, Peoria, August 31 for the purpose of arrang- ing dates and place for two meet- ings to be held next year. The com- mittee will be glad to receive sug- gestions from any member, for the good of the association. J. F. Ammann, Sec'y. New York May Invite S. A, F. A special meeting of the New York Florists' Club will be held Monday evening, August 16, in the Grand Opera House. Business is to invite the So- ciety of American Florists' convention to New York for 1916 and to hear re- port of the flower show committee.. As the above will have special interest, will our members kindly attend? Harry A. Bunyard, Pres. American Rose Society. For the fall exhibition of the Ameri- can Rose Society to be held at Cleve- land, November 10-14, the following special prizes have been offered : A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., $25 for the best 50 blooms of Hadley. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, silver medal. Lamborn Floral Co., Alliance, O.; sil- ver cup. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; $10 cash. Robert Scott & Son, Sharon, Pa.; $25 cash for 50 blooms Killarney Brilliant. These prizes are specials in addition to those of the regular list and in all probability there will be a number of more added. There is much interest arising in this exhibition, and there are two prizes to be offered for the best un-named rose that will be placed upon exhibition. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Belgian Plants. With reference to fall shipments of azaleas and other Belgian plants, which were under embargo by the British au- thorities, we are pleased to be able to now advise definitely that ship- ments will arrive this fall on schedule time from Belgium, unless the German authorities intervene or 'the progress of the war disrupts the present ar- rangements. The plan worked out is that permits are given by the British authorities to individual Belgian shippers, when proof is submitted that the stock is of Bel- gian origin and production, for Belgian interests, and that the enemies of Great Britain do not get any revenue or benefit from the sales. The pro- ceeds of the sales remain in control of the British authorities so long as the Belgians remain under control of the Germans. It was largely by reason of the pressure brought to bear on the British authorities by the Belgian ship- pers that permission was given. The Belgian shippers through their power- ful organization — "The Chambre Syndi- cale des Horticulteurs Beiges" pro- tested direct to the British authorities, and in this protest we understand they were assisted by the British National Organization of Florists. From our side, protest to the em- bargo was made through the state de- partment by the New York Horticul- tural Importers' Association, assisted by individual importers and backed by the powerful Merchants' Association of New York. The combined pressure, strong but just, caused the British au- thorities to investigate, with the result that Belgian shippers who have se- cured permits can ship their orders to the United States. This decision is important to florists who depend largely upon azaleas for their Christmas and Easter sales, but still more so to the Belgian shippers, since the United States is practically the only market left open to them. McHtjtchison & CO. Greenhouse Maintenance Cost. During the past few years the mat- ter of cost systems and the proper dis- tribution of expense in the florists' business have been the subject of much thought and discussion, and a sum- mary of a statement of the cost of maintaining a greenhouse range of approximately 55,000 feet of glass for a period of one year ending August 1, 1915, the establishment being devoted to growing stock for the retail trade, will no doubt be of interest to our readers. The condensed summary taken from the statement of the own- ers of the range is as follows : Christmas goods $ 1,267.86 Supplies 1,642.45 Plants 1,416.47 Cut flowers 1,232.60 Bulbs 689.44 City water 194.19 Legal expenses 183.80 Taxes and insurance 769.41 Interest 425^40 Advertising, print'g, postage. 1,953.56 Labor 11,353.16 Freight, express and dray 1,052.74 Repairs 455.35 Construction 3,182.13 c °al 1,691.'50 Coal hauling 366.96 Coal freight 1,184.46 Telephone toll 128.67 Light 74J2 Total $29,264.27 Deducting from this total the cost of construction and labor on same, in all $3,521.90, the cost of maintenance proper amounts to $25,742.37. The net sales for the year were $30,631.92, the dividend was $1,900 and the net profit for the year $2,989.50. San Francisco Convention Garden Exhibits The exhibits in the convention gar- den included the following: g\ P1 ? tn 250 square feet fcnc James 250 square feet Santa Barbara Nursery Co 250 square feet Frank Pelicano . : 250 square feet Cottage Gardens Nursery Co. . .2500 square feet Domoto Bros i 5 O0 square feet Howard & Smith 1500 square feet MacRone-McLaren Co 1000 square feet Henry W. Turner goo square feet W. Atlee Burpee & Co 750 square feet Hillsborough Nurseries 500 square feet W. F. Kasting Co 300 square feet Ferrari Bros... 250 square feet Fred Grohe 200 square feet Chas. H. Totty 500 square feet Henry A. Dreer, Inc 200 square feet Swiss Floral Co ino square feet Vaughan's Seed Store 1000 square feet Hogan & Kooyman Co 100 square feet E. Gill Nursery Co My California. "My California!" where the palm and pepper Side by side in idle breezes sway. "My California!" where the copper sunset Links the silver night to golden day. "My California!" where the peaks of purple Like dream mountains in a dream sea drift. "My California!" where like scenes in stage- land, Wondrous painted shadows slip and shift. "My palifornia!" where the good monk's phan- tom » Lingers, by the ruined mission's wall. "My California!" from whose mountain passes Voices of dead bandits seem to call. — Marion Ethel Hamilton. i9*5- The American Florist. 171 Coming- Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list, and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.] October 21-26, San Francisco, Calif.— Fall Flower Show, Pacific Horticultural Society in conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Society of American and the Department of Horticul- ture of the Panama-Pacific International Expo- sition, Palace of Horticulture. Exposition Grounds. T, Taylor, secretary, 2714 McAllister street, San Francisco. November 3-5, New York. — Exhibition of flow- ers, plants, fruits and vegetables, American In- stitute of New York. 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street.. W. A. Eggleson, secretary board of managers, 324 West Twenty-Third street, New York. November 3-5, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. Edward W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarty- town. November 4-5, "Worcester, Mass. — Chrysanthe- mum exhibition. Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midgley, sec- retary, 18 Front street, Worcester. November 4-7, Boston, Mass. — Autumn exhi- bition of plants, flowers, fruits and vegeta- bles. Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticultural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston. November 9-14, Chicago. — Chicago Grand Flo- ral Festival, Horticultural Society and the Chicago Florists' Club. Coliseum. N. P. Mil- ler, secretary, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. November 10-14, Cleveland 0. — Annual exhi- bition. Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. Frank A. Friedley, secretary. Exhibition Committee, 356 Leader Building, Cleveland. November 11-12, Providence, R, I. — Fall ex- hibition, Rhode Island Horticultural Society, Ball room, Narragansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, secretary, Box 180, Kingston, R. I. March 25-April 2, Philadelphia, Pa.— Fourth National Flower Show, under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, Convention hall, Broad street and Allegheny avenue. John Young, secretary, 53 West Twenty-eighth street. New York. - . November 5-6, Stamford, Conn. — Annual ex- hibition, Westchester & Fairfield Horticultural Society. J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Conn., sec- retary; Henry Wild, Riverside, Conn., exhibi- tion manager. November 9-12. Philadelphia, Pa. — Chrysan- themum show, Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, Horticultural hall, Broad street below Locust. David. Rust, secretary. Society of American Florists. MEMBERSHIP BY STATES. States— 1912 1913 Alabama 15 14 Arkansas 2 California 60 50 Colorado 25 23 Connecticut 20 26 Delaware District of Columbia 20 23 Florida 4 5 Georgia 7 8 Idaho 1 2 Illinois 189 156 Indiana 45 39 Iowa .• 37 42 Kansas 7 5 Kentucky 18 14 Louisiana 10 8 Maine' 9 10 Maryland 47 45 Massachusetts 98 118 Michigan 59 52 Minnesota 35 89 Mississippi 2 1 Missouri 64 62 Montana 1 2 Nebraska 10 11 New Hampshire 6 5 New Jersey 60 67 New York 218 246 North Carolina 5 8 North Dakota 3 Ohio 114 99 Oklahoma 1 1 Oregon 2 3 Pennsylvania 162 1S2 Rhode Island 6 6 South Carolina 3 3 South Dakota 1 Tennessee 5 4 Texas 10 14 Utah 1 1 Vermont 1 1 Virginia 14 12 Washington 1 4 ' West Virginia 5 4 Wisconsin 33 40 CANADA. Alberta 2 1 Manitoba 3 7 Ontario 7 S Quebec 5 8 FOREIGN. Holland 1 2 ■ Germany 1 Cuba 1914 13 2 50 23 34 1 26 5 7 2 135 38 26 5 16 5 11 44 229 49 49 1 59 2 22 9 64 256 7 4 94 5 16 1S9 9 3 3 5 20 1 3 11 4 5 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Ira to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. Missouri preferred. Address Key 5-29, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By all-'round florist, de- signer; German, single, 25; 10 years 1 experience; good references; state wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton PI., Chicago. Situation Wanted -By first class florist and gardener; over 20 years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Specialist in roses carna- tions, 'mums, pot plants and general greenhouse stock; ateo first-class designer; can manage help; married; 22 years' experience. Geo, Collins, 27 Forest Ave., Lake Forest, III. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man, first class designer, decorator and storeman of ability, 12 years' expeiience. A-l reference. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Floiist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and designer desires a position in a Coicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Kev 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that needs a man experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and decorator. References. State full particulars. Address Key 508, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place- 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J, Hamilton. Seflner, Fla. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help: over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist. 61 W. Ontario st., Chicago. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key 533, care American Florist, Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D. Help Wanted— Competent man to manage or lease commercial establishment in Chicago sub- urb, with ground area of 210 x 185 feet and 13,000 feet of glass. The only place in town. F"or fur- ther paiticulars address Key 523, care American Florist. Help Wanted -Good all-around foreman to take charge of store and 13,000 feet of glass in Iowa town. Five-room cottage and free luel. Salary, $15.00 to $18.00 per week to start. Also a good all- around single man to take charge of store and 4 030 feet of glass in another Iowa town at 115.00 per week. Owner now in Chicago, ready to make araangements with responsible parties. For further information call ud Harrison 7465 immediately or adnress special delivery letter to Key 546. care American Florist. For Sale— Good retail florist store; reasonable; north side, Chicago. Address Key 545, care American Florist, Chicago. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,C00 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale - Small, completely equipped and well stocked nursery in Middle West, short distance from Twin Cities. $10X00 cash will handle. Ad- dress for further particulars Key 540, care American Florist. For Sale-Greenbouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine trucking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Fine paying retail business in the heart of La Crosse, Wis.; established over 20 years, same location; residence and greenhouse in connection if desired. Reason for selling, owner wishes to retire. Chance of lifetime for light party. For further particulars address Key 537. care American Florist. Notice— I want to buy a good retail store in Chicago or suburbs. For further particulars address Key 543. care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Retail greenhouses, dwelling, land. Full particulars, price, terms. Box 248, New Rochelle, N. Y.^ Wanted to Rent, Lease or Buy— From 5.0CO to 15.000 teet of glass, near Chicago, preferably west of city. Must be available for immediate occupa- tion. Communicatioas considered confidential. Please state facts onlny. Addres Key 542, care American Florist. Notice, Mr. Florist— After ten years* experi- menting I can now protect you against loss, save the 400 to 500% the wholesaler makes off of you on special days, reduce your ice bills one-balf, with one of my compartments. Guaranteed to keep cut flowers fresh 20 to 110 days, will fit in any display cabinet, any size from 10 dozen up. Price $5.00 per dozen; 100 dozen capacity or over. $3.00 per dozen. Half price on all ordeis before September 15th. Half down, balance after 30 days trial. Give inside dimensons with orde J . Each compartment of 10 dozen capacity occupies only 6 cubic feet. Reference, O. E. Amundson (Florist). 4C9 Hennipin Ave.. Minneapolis. Ad- dress E. F. Worrall, . c 815 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis. Minn. HELP WANTED A competent, reliable man to take charge of a country suburban place of about 130 acres; must have thorough knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and shrubbery; good recommendation re- quired. M. C. HEATH, COLUMBIA, S. C. Foreman Wanted Good all around man to take charge of 100,000 feet of glass devoted to roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and pot plants. Sinner Bros., 15 %Zi& a &%£™ ' HPHE Annual Meeting of the Florists' Hail Association will be held at the Civic Center Auditorium, Hayes and Larkin Sts. , San Francisco, California, at 9 a. m., Thursday, August the 19th, 1915. John G. Esler, Sec'y. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING CHICAGO, July IT, 1915. - Stockholders of the American Florist Company You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Hotel St. Francis, San Francisco, Calif., Wednesday, August 18. 1915, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come- before the meeting. .T. C. VAUGHAX. Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'v. 172 The American Florist. Aug. 14, r V ****** V TttTTttT 1 ) !-******************************^***********^ Sweet Peas Spencer -i 1 ypes t Winter Flowering Our expert ^California seed growers have spent much time "rogueing" the original stock seed of the so-called "Winter Flowering" Spencer types. Many untrue colors were found and many of the old "Grandiflora" type, sometimes forty per cent wrong. These have been thrown out. Novelty Yarrawa The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted buff with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long, stout stems. Oz., $2.00; lb., $30.00; trade pkt., V 4 oz., 50c. Selma Swenson A beautiful clear light soft pink waved petals, strong grower and good forcer, originated by Mr. August Swenson, and introduced exclusively by us. This is seed of Mr. Swenson's growing. Oz., $10.00; 14 oz., $2.50. Rose Queen A Christmas flower, rose pink Spencer, a popular Indianapolis novelty. Our seed grown and saved from originator's stock. Oz., $10.00; 14 oz , $2.50. * * * * Moz. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $8.00 $4.00 $2.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 1.75 .50 Mrs. J, Manda. Light shell pink 2.00 .50 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple- blossom pink 2.00 .50 Pink and White lb, $15.00 1.50 .50 $0.50 _ ... _, Oz. Vi oz. Tr. pkt. Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange $2.00 Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 2.00 .50 Rose Queen. Rose pink 10.C0 $5.00 2.50 Venus White, pink wings 2.00 .50 Also 20 Named Christmas Sorts, Grandiflora Type. Price, oz., 10c; lb., $1.25. Ask for list. i Vaughan's Seed Store, *i$»r§£: 31-33 w. Randolph «., Chicago | Los Angeles. CLUB MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Los Angeles County Horticultural Society was held August 3, in Kruckeberg hall, and the feature of the session was an address by P. D. Barnhart, one of the best posted authorities on hor- ticulture in this section. He chose for his subject "The Trials of a Gar- dener," and his hearers who thought he intended to dwell on the trials and troubles encountered in the care of plants soon found they were wrong, for the theme of his talk was the re- lations between the employer and the gardener. Mr. Barnhart told of many experiences with different employers, emphasizing the fact that the em- ployer seldom knew the habits and characteristics of plants, and in forc- ing the gardener to do certain things, •dissatisfaction was the result when the plant was unsatisfactory at ma- turity. The speaker advocated a closer •confidence between employer and the gardener, which would bring about the giving to the latter of more latitude in his work, a longer time to produce results that would be satisfactory, rather than holding him down to a certain time limit, with fertilizers, wa- ter and insecticides. After his talk there was a spirited discussion, fol- lowing which a vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Barnhart. Jacob Die- terich was appointed by the chair to tell what he saw and heard at San Francisco, and his description was lis- tened to with interest. As the annual picnic has been aban- doned for this season, the chair ap- pointed Jas. M. Grant, chairman; Ja- cob Dieterich, W. W, Felgate, Jas. MacGillivray and Hal S. Kruckeberg as a committee to go into the matter of holding smokers once a month at different cafes. The idea of the smoker is to enable the boys to get together, have a good time, and each member attending, share his portion of the expense, thereby leaving the treasury intact. Treasurer MacGilli- vray gave his semi-annual report, which was indeed gratifying to all members. The balance in the bank is well up and the dues are coming in very promptly. No doubt this is due to the special attention that Mr. Mac- Gillivray is giving his office. C. H. Corbrey, Joe Jarvis and John Polder were proposed for memberships in the society and favorably acted upon. A specimen leaf was brought in for identification, and after passing sev- eral experienced authorities, it was pronounced as a member of the so- lanum family. J. Roberts was final and called it Solanum robustum. The leaf was some eight or ten inches long and about three inches wide. When the leaf is matured there is a row of thorns on the back and down the mid- rib. The flowers are small and pur- ple; about Christmas time the berries, which are about the size of a small cherry, turn a beautiful red. NOTES. A. G. Bartlett, of Hollywood, has a Castanospermum australe in bloom" and invites all interested to see the tree. The flowers are borne on the body and branches of the tree, instead of on the new wood or the wood of the previous year's growth. Fred H. Howard of Howard & Smith states that in spite of the dull times they have done the largest business for the season in the history of the firm. His only complaint is the slow- ness of collections. The Pasadena Horticultural Society will hold its annual fall flower show. October 28-30. The schedule can be had of Secretary Geo. H. Kennedy, 497 Bradford street, Pasadena, Calif. Walter Armacost, Ocean Park, states that business at the beach town is better than in the past and looks for a great improvement this fall and winter. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, who has been visiting in California, spent two days in this city visiting florists and nur- series. Miss Florence Yoch, who is on her vacation, will open offices in this city to take up the practice of landscape architecture on her return. Chas. A. Chambers, formerly of the Fresno Nursery Co., of Fresno, has been on a vacation at San Diego. The Dean Iris Gardens have just issued their revised price list, listing over 500 varieties of the iris. Hal S. Kruckeberg. Huntington. W. Va. — Advice from florists in all parts of the United States is being sought by the local chamber of commerce in an effort to make the best selection of a flower em- blematical of this city. A red flower is desired, which will bloom about the time of the 1916 fall festival. Seeds will be given out next spring so that flowers can be planted in every section of the city. *9 Z 5-- The American Florist. 173 mill! ■ f Retail Florists PLACE YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE MORE PEOPLE Your business can be easily increased by creating more and bigger sales with your present Customers, and by cre- ating new flower buyers through Effective Advertising. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising : Fall Planting Easter Fall Announcement Mother's Day Thanksgiving Spring Planting Christmas Memorial Day St. Valentine's Day Social Occasions Our Fall Planting and Fall Announcement Folders Are Ready for Distribution. Get your Sample Today. 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Write us for Booklet M. | McNEFF-SWENSON CO., | 1 HIGH QRADE FLORAL PUBLICITY j | 224 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILL. | ^Lunrnjiimiuiiiiiiisiiimiiujujujimn^iiLLiminjimmsswuiuL iniiiiiiu]i]!!!!!! iiiiiiiiiiisiEtnHiiuiiiiiMiiiiiJMiininMiiiiEinmMLiuiiiiiiiiiiii iiujuinjiuiiiLiiiiiii ujiuujiJiiJiujiiinjiiisEiiK j iijjijnuifiimiritiiiiiuiiiiiiijjjJUNiEHiKiMMtiniin iJu^iiJ^^F/iitNitiLiiimujijfuimiJifiMFrriH 174 The American Florist. Aug. 14, — mmm PLANT A LIVE ONE AVIATOR THIS WONDERFUL NEW CARNATION was placed on the market for the first time last season, but was withdrawn later and afterwards came into our possession, when we leased the Chicago Carnation Co.'s greenhouses. Aviator is the greatest money maker for any one to grow. You can count more profits in six months from Aviator than any other scarlet, on account of its wonderful productiveness, producing twice as many blooms as any other carnation, and a heavy crop for Christmas. Will produce 30 blooms per plant per season. The color is an intense scarlet and the flower has a fine full center. The stem is thin, wiry and stiff, and the calyx non-bursting. Aviator is a cross between a Red Sport of Maceo and a Red Seedling, and has the habit of Maceo. Every break develops into a fine flower in a remarkably short time. Booking Advance Orders Now For Rooted Cuttings. Price, $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. JOLIET, ILLINOIS Pittsburgh. HEAVY OVERSUPPLY FINDS NO SALE. The market has been very quiet dur- ing the past week and many flowers had to be thrown away unsold, as cuts on asters, roses and carnations still remain very heavy. It were better not to mention gladioli, as they can be had anywhere by the thousands, and it is disgusting the way such large fancy spikes are being sold for little more than nothing. Of course the poor stock does not stand the ghost of a chance, and very often entire ship- ments are compelled to be thrown away without any sales. Lilies are selling well and bring fair prices con- sidering what the other flowers are bringing. The sweet peas in this sec- tion have all been' destroyed by the heavy rain storms we have had up until this week. American Beauties are scarce and command tip-top prices, as most of the growers are off crop for the summer months. The vacation season, especially among the 'whole- salers, is drawing to a close, as trade is expected to pick up again within a few weeks. NOTES. We are very sorry to announce the death of Otto Loeffler, of 1005 Chest- nut street, North Side, who for three years had been in the employ of the McCallum Co. as a salesman. Mr. Loeffler died August 4 from a very short siege of galloping consumption. Funeral . services were held August 7 in St! .Mary's 1 Catholic -church, with interment at St. Mary's cemetery, Mt. Troy. The festive feature of the past week was the Market House picnic at West "View park, which was preceded by a large parade, in which the Blind Floral Co., Ludwig Floral Co., E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., Annie Garrity, Carrie Jor- :dan and Thos. Joyce all had massive floats. Business at the three Pitts- burgh markets was suspended for the entire day. Wm. Loew and his brother have left for the convention and exposition at San Francisco, expecting to make a stay of eight weeks. I. V. Kinder, of Charleroi, also left August 4 for the same destination and announces that his son, Warren, has opened a retail store in Donora. George Marshall, of the McCallum Co., is resting up "on the farm" near Warren, Ohio. Geo. McCallum is spending a week in camp at Negley, Ohio, on the Connequenessing river. Wm. Turner is spending six weeks motoring through the eastern cities in his Studebaker. Wm. Colligan has just returned from a similar trip in his machine. W. A. Clarke of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., is spending his "principal" vacation at his summer cottage at Stowe, N. Y., on the shores of Chau- tauqua lake. J. M. Johnston contemplates the opening of a new retail store in Du- quesne. He is at present operating stores in Homestead, Braddock and McKeesport. G. M. St. Louis. Dullness in all branches of the trade is reported. There is no outlet for flowers .except funeral work and an occasional anniversary. Everything is coming in, carnations from the field, roses, gladioli and lilies. NOTES. Mrs. M. M. Ayres, who is retiring from business, and who is the sole lady member of the florists' club, will tender her resignation at the next meeting. Mrs. Ayres has for many years been one of the foremost florists and her retirement from the active field will be regretted by many. The next club meeting will be held at the home of Joe Hauser, Web- ster Groves, where the election of offi- cers will take place. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. had a large supply of seasonable flowers from local growers. H. G. Berning had a large stock in all seasonable varieties of plants and flowers last week. C. A. Kuehn had his tables well filled with all varieties in cut flowers the past week. All the wholesale houses are paint- ing and making repairs to prepare for fall work. The feature at Shaw's Garden this week is the splendid water lily display. Joseph J. Windier and Miss Bernice Olga Poss were married August 4. Otto Bruening- dislocated his arm while cranking his delivery car. Visitors : Morris Levine, of Lion & Co., New York, and Jos. E. H. Morie- hard, with S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. W. F. St. Peter, Minn. — Fire, caused by a bolt of lightning, completely destroyed the heating plant and office building of the St. Peter Greenhouses. The loss is nearly' $5,000; insured. Houston, Tex. — George E. Kessler, consulting landscape engineer, among other suggestions for the park develop- ment in this city, has recommended that a range of greenhouses for the growing of plants and shrubs for the city parks be erected under the super- vision of the park superintendent. New Orleans, La. — Several business propositions of an urgent nature which will require his presence in this city will prevent Harry Papworth, president of the Metairie Ridge Nur- sery Co., Ltd., and S. A. F. state vice- president for Louisiana, from attend- ing the San Francisco convention Au- gust 17-19. '9*5- The America n Floris t. 175 ORDERS PLACED NOW TOR Pandanus, Crotons, Dramas and Ferns Will Be Big Money=Makers to Both Retailers and Growers NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZBLI 4- inch pots, heavy, $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 6- inch pots, heavy, $6 per doz.; $45 per 100 11- inch tubs $24 and $30 per do/.. NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA IMPROVED 4- inch pots $20 per 100 G- inch pots $6 per doz. Larger plants $2, $2.50, $3 and $3.50 each SEPHROLEPIS TODEAOIDES 4- inch pots $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 6- inch pots $G per do/.. 0- inch and 10-inch tubs, $24, $30 and $36 per doz. SEPHROLEPIS SMITHII 214-inch pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000 4- inch pots $20 and $25 per 100 5- inch pots $5 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS WM. K. HARRIS 6- 11- inch pots $6 per doz.; $45 per 100 inch tubs $2, $2.50, $3 and $4 each NEPHROLEPIS ROBUSTA (New) 2 14 -inch pots, strong plants, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000 4- inch pots, strong plants, $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 6- inch pots, strong plants $50 per 100 11- inch tubs $3 and $3.50 each SEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII 11- inch tubs $2, $2.50 and $3 each NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA COMPACTA 4- inch pots $20 per 100 6- inch pots " $6 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS TUBEROSA PLUMOSA 214-inch pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000 4- inch pots $20 per 100 6- inch pots $50 per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 2%-inch pots $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000 3- inch pots $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000 4- inch pots $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000 » ASPARAGUS LUTZI 4- inch pots, heavy, 60c each; %- 5- inch pots, heavy, $1.00 each; $10 per doz. $75 per 100 ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM 214-inch pots $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000 4- inch pots $20 per 100 11- inch tubs $24 per doz. FICUS UTIUIS A species that came to us through the Botan- ical Gardens at Washington, D. C, which prom- ises to be a valuable addition as a decorative house plant. The leaves are thick and leathery and are from 18 inches to 24 inches long, one- half as wide, of a rich, holly-green color, with midrib and veins of an ivory white, which stand out prominently. 6-inch pots, 24 inches tall $2 each Larger plants $3, $4 and $5 each GARDENIA VEITCHII These are very strong plants and will make grand stock for winter blooming. 2%-in. pots, heavy $8 per 100; $75 per 1.000 4- in. pots, heavy.. $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000 6- in. pots, heavy, in bud and flower, $9 per doz. 0- in. pots, heavy, in bnd. $12, $15 and $1S per doz. POINSETTIAS The dark variety. Extra strong stock. 214 -inch pots $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000 CYCLAMEN This has been one of our specialties for over twenty years. This year we are growing over 125. OU0 plants. Craig Cyclamen are now con- sidered best. We are now booking orders for strong plants from 214-inch pots $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000 4- inch pots $25 per 100; $225 per 1,000 BEGONIAS Begonia Gloire De Lorraine 214-inch pots $15 per 100; $135 per 1,000 3- inch pots $25 per 100 4- inch pots $35 per 100 BEGONIA KONKURENT A Greatly Improved Begonia Cincinnati The above variety is a German introduction, and we have tried it for three years. It makes a much better shaped plant than Cincinnati, is freer flowering, more shapely and, next to Nor- wood, is the best-keeping Begonia "we have ever handled; the original flowers remaining on the plants for several months. We offer strong plants. 21,4-inch pots $25 per 100; $200 per 1,000 4- inch pots $50 per 100 DRACAENA STRICTA GRANDIS 214-inch pots $20 per 100 3- inch pots $35 per 100 4- inch pots $50 per 100 5- inch and 6-ineh pots, $9, $12, $15, $18 and $24 per doz. DRACAENA AMABILIS 2% -inch pots $20 per 100 3- inch pots $35 per 100 4- inch pots $50 per 100 5- inch pots $9 and $12 per doz. 6- inch pots $15 and $18 per doz. DRACAENA CRAIGII Small plants, 4-inch pots $1 each DRACAENA MASSANGEANA 4- inch pots $7.50 per doz.; $50 per 100 6- inch pots $15 and $18 per doz. 8- inch pots $24 and $30 per doz. 11- inch tubs, very handsome, $3.50, $4, $5 and $6 each DRACAENA LORD WOLSELEY 2- inch pots $12 per 100 3- inch pots $25 per 100 4- inch pots $35 per 100 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 6- inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA TERMINALIS 2%-inch pots $10 per 100 ,3- inch pots, strong plants $25 per 100 6- inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA BAPTISTII 214-inch pots • $20 per 100 6- inch pots... $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each DRACAENA SHEPHERDII 6- inch pots, heavy $12 and $15 per doz. DRACAENA GLADSTOSEI (Rare) 214-inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots .$6 per doz. 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 0-inch pots $12, $15 and $1S per doz. DRACAENA GODSEFFIANA 2Vi -inch pots $10 per 100 3- inch pots $15 and $'20 per 100 4- inch pots $25 per 100 DRACAENA SANDERIANA 2)4-inch pots $15 per 100 DRACAENA KELLERIANA 214-ineh pots $12 per 100 3- inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $35 per 100 7- inch pots, made up $18 and $24 per doz. DRACAENA FRAGRANS 4- inch pots $35 per 100 6- inch pots $6 and $9 per doz. 8- inch tubs $18 per doz. 10- inch tubs .'.$2 and $2.50 each DRACAENA GUILFOYLEI (Rare) 2%-inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $6 per doz. 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 6- inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA TITWORTHII (Rare) 214 -inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $6 per doz. 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 6-'. inch pots $12, $15 and $18 per doz. DRACAENA ANERLEYENSIS (Rare) 214-inch pots $25 per 100 4- inch ppts $50 per 100 5- inch pots ., $9 per doz. 6- inch pots $12 per doz. DRACAENA IMPERIALIS (Rare) 2%-inch pots $20 per 100 4- inch pots $50 per 100 5- inch pots $9 per doz. 6- inch pots : $12 per doz. DRACAENA MARGUERITE STORY r 214-inch pots $20 per 100 DRACAENA KNERKII 2'4-inch pots $20 per 100 DRACAENA SUPERBA 214 -inch pots $20 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII 5- inch pots $9 per doz. S- inch pots $30 and $36 per doz. 11- inch tubs $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 each PANDANUS UTILIS 4- inch pots, strong plants $25 per 100 G- inch pots, strong plants, $50 and $75 per 100 CROTONS The Croton, with its highly-colored foliage, is indispensable during spring and summer. We have the largest and most complete collection of Crotons in the world, carrying at the present time for spring sales over 50,000 plants, in over 200 varieties, all of the very highest qual- ity and brilliantly colored. 2 14 -inch pots, strong plants, $20 per 100; $175 per 1.000 4- inch pots,- strong plants, $30 per 100; $275 per 1,000 5- inch pots, strong plants, $50, $75 and $100 per 100 G- inch pots, strong plants, $12, $15, $18 and $24 per doz. 7- inch pots, strong plants, $24, $30 and $36 per doz. 8- inch pots, made up beautiful plants, $24, $30 and $36 per doz. 10- inch pots, made up beautiful plants, $5, $6 and $7.50 each 12- inch and 14-inch tubs, made up beautiful plants $10 and $15 each ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, 4900 Market Street, PHILADELPHIA, 176 The American Florist. Aug. 14, CHRYSANTH Special Clean-lp Price c $18.00 WHITE 2V 2 -inchper TV ■■ B 1 E_ 10Q 1000 Elsie Papworth, late $3.00 $18.00 October Frost, late 3.00 18.00 W. H. Chadwick, late 3.00 18.00 Timothy Eaton, late 3.00 18.00 Oconto, midseason 3.00 18.00 Alice Salomon, midseason 3.00 18.00 Virginia Poehlmann, midseason.... 3.00 18.00 Bronze O. H. Kahn, late 3.00 18.00 2V 2 -incl 100 Red Schrimpton, late 3.00 Pink McNiece, early $3.00 Enguehard, late 3.00 Maud Dean, late 3.00 R. E. Loeben, late ." 3.00 Patty, late 3.00 Wells' Late Pink 3.00 PO^ Extra fine 2 % -inch stock in the best star Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Pi Krut, large early yellow $3.00 $25.00 Klondvke, late yellow $3.00 % Skibo, early bronze 3.00 25.00 Mike Gabel. early yellow .' 3.00 ) Big Baby, late yellow 3.00 25.00 Baby, small late yellow 3.00 ! GRAND CLEAN-UP PRIG GRAFTED, 3 % -inch Stock. Penooo OWN ROOT, 3^ -inch Stock, p 2600 Hadley, fine ....,$140.00 {J^' *g large; 1700 small \ Milady, 190 large; 1700 small 150 Bulgaria, fine 140.00 Cecile Brunner, 100 good 100 Cecile Brunner, fine 140.00 Bulgaria, 137 good Prince d'Arenberg, 190 good GRAFTED, 4^ -inch Stock— Bulj FIELD-GROWN CARNATN 2000 White Wonder, Per 100 Per 1000 $6.00 $55.00 Per 100 Pi 1000 White Perfection, - $6.00 $ l .\ 10,000 Enchantress, . - 6.00 J! Select what you need in those listed above and send your order as early as possible. This is posi | POEHLMANN NORTON GROVE, 1 I9 r 5- The American Florist. 177 V^^V PLANTS the Following Varieties ^r lOOO 2^-inch per 100 1000 Pink tiieftain, midseason $3.00 $18.00 The Two Best Varieties Ever Offered. Per 100 Per 1000 Yellow Miss Marvella French, late white, $8.00 $70.00 olden Glow, early 3.00 18.00 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow 4.00 35.00 SHOW Salomon, midseason 3.00 1 8.00 Both these varieties scored 94 points by judges of the Chrys- dlow Eaton late 3.00 18.00 anthemum Society of America, at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association hrysolora, midseason 3.00 18.00 at Minneapolis. ieties only, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. . Per 100 Per 1000 Per m Per lQQ0 a Gravere, late red $3.00 $25.00 Parkinson, late single yellow $3.00 $25.00 uinola, late yellow 3.00 25.00 A/r , , . , ... ,, AA „ r n „ illian Dotty, large late pink 3.00 25.00 Mensa, large late single white • 3.00 25.00 DN ROSE PLANTS. GRAFTED, 2^ -inch Stock. Per woo OWN ROOT, 2% -inch Stock, periooo Harney Brilliant, 575 good $100.00 White Killarney, 275 medium $55.00 rosier Beauty, 100 good $20.00 Milady, 300 large; 1800 small 55.00 idley, 1900 large; 1800 small 100.00 .lgaria, 400 large; 200 small 100.00 Hadley, 1800 large; 1800 small 55.00 issell, 6665 small 130.00 Bulgaria, 700 good 55.00 10 extra fine, per 1000, $120.00. ►LANTS--A1 QUALITY. Per 100 Per 1000 $6.00 $55.00 Per WO Per 1000 ,000 Philadelphia, - - $6.00 $55.00 10,000 Champion, - 3000 Beacon, - - 6.00 55.00 irlast chance to secure such choice stock as we are offering at such extraordinary low prices BROTHERS CO. >ng Distance Phone, Iff ff liyAlC Randolph 35 ILLIll U19* 178 The American Florist. Aug. 14, POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL-GLADIOLI-ASTERS-BEAUTIES We Have the Best and Largest Supply American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $2.60 36 in 2.00 30 in 1.50 24 in., young stock 1.26 20 in., " " per 100, $ 8 00 18 in., " " " " 6.00 Shorter, " " " " 3.00-4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 40-48 in., per 100 $15.0 30-36 in., " 12. CO 20-24 in., " ..$8.00 to 10.00 Shorter, " $3.00, $4.00, $6.00 CURRENT PRICE LIST. Hoosier Beauty HADIvEY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long.. ..$8 00 to $10.00 J-Med. ... 4.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium. .$4.00 to 5.00 Short $2.00 to 3.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE B RUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 FLOWERS FOR TRIMMING Assorted lots $1.00 and up MISCELLANEOUS Perl00 Sweet Peas, Fancy , $ .50 to $1.00 Daisies. Shasta Gladioli 3.00 to Gaillardias 75 to Gypsophilla, per bunch 60 Smilax doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2 00 to Adiantum Galax, per 1000 $1.25 Mexican Ivy, per 1000.. 6.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 FERNS, NEW CROP Per 1000 $1.61 Per 100 21 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best, dwarf Virginia stock. 3.00 1.00 .20 .76 CATTLEYAS--GIGAS Per Doz $6.0i ASTERS Per 100 $2.00to$4.0( DENDROB1UMS Per Doz $6.01 EASTER LILIES Per 100 $10.0; Per Doz 1.61 LILY OF THE VALLEY Fancy, per 100.. 2nd .$4.01 . 3.0( CARNATIONS Medium,, per 100 $2.01 PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 4 inch pots, 5 to6 leaves, 18 in. high $4.50 per dozen. 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, S inch tubs, 8 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs, 24 in. high 28 to 30 in. high 32 to 34 in. high 36 in. high 38 in. high 48 in. high 58 to 64 in. high 6-in. 7-in. pots pots 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. Specimens, $15.00 to $50.00, Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high _ 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $4.50 per dozen. 6inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 28 to 30 in. high Each 5-inch pot. ..$0.25 6-inch pot... .50 7-inch pot. .. .75 WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. Each 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves. Each 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, $0.40 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, S to 5H ft. hrgb, heavy 8.00 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 PALMS 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.50 34 to 36 in. high 38 to 42 in. high 44 to 46 in. high 46 to 48 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 ft. high 1.50 2.00 2.25 3.50 5.00 6.00 SI 50 3.50 $0.40 1.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 26 in. high $1,25 28 to 30 in. high 2.00 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 50 in. high 5.00 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 5 ft. high 8.00 5 to 5V 2 ft. high 10.00 6 ft. high 12.00 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 12-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub. Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs. 5 plants $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. Phoenix Roebelenii Eaci 4 inch pots, nicely characterized $0.5 7 inch pots, 22 in. high. 30 to 32 in. spread 2.0 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2,5' 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.5 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00to 7 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.0 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.0 1 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub... v 3.0 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.9 Variegated, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.9 Dracaena Massangeana 5 inch pots T 6 inch pots $1.00 to 1.2! FEKNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitman! 100 Each $23.00 8 inch pots, $1.00 45.00 10 inch pot.. $'..00 to $2.50 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each lfO 4-inch pot $0 25 $>3.C0 4-inchpot 35 30.f0 5-inchpot 50 45.00 5-inch pot, strong 75 70.00 6-inch pot *1.00 to 1.50 BEGONIA CHATELAINE. 4-inch pot $15,00 per 100 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant 4 in ch pot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCEL SA 40c 50c 60c 75c $1.00 $1.50 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA $1.00 $1.50 $2.C0 $2.50 $3.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 1C0 Each 4 imh pot. ..$035 $30.00 6 inch pot. strong. .$1.(0 5inchpot... .50 45.00 7-inch pot 1.50 6-inchpot... .75 8-inch pot 2.00 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-inch pot $ 8.00 per 101 4-inchpot 15,00 per 19 4-inchpot, select 2C.00perlCl Seedlings from Flats 3.50perl9 SMILAX 2H-inch pot $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1031 3-inchpot 4.50 per 100; 43.00perlC9 CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. 5 and 6 in. pots 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 eacl ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2&-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 109 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 109 '9'5- The American Florist. 179 A BROS. CO. g Distance Phone, pi||pi|/>/V II ■ Randolph 35. lsp^3S ■ \ y~y~7. Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph Street l. D. Phone Central 2846 CHICAGO 186 The American Florist. Aug. r 4, LARGE CUTS OF ROSES RUSSELL-OPHELIA-BULGARIA and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. Fancy Lilies, $ 1 .00 per doz ; or, if ordered in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $6.00 per 100 CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials extra lone stems $2.50 Extra lone stems, seconds 10) 30in. stems '. 2.(10 18-24 in. stems. New Beauties $l.00to 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100. $3.00 to $6 00 RUSSell Per doz Extra long $1.50 Good medium $0.75 to 1.00 Short .50 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Her 100 Extra long ' $ft 00 t-> $8.00 Medium 4.00 to ft.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 100 Long $6.00 Medium $4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 26c Choice EASTER LILIES 75c per doz. 5.00 LILY OF TBE VALLEY 3.00 to 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 ADIANTUM 1.00 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 500 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 We grow all the stock we sell, and -wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. No mail except special delivery letters is delivered during August by Hie Chicago P. O. between Saturday noon and Monday morning. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, 111 OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. TRADE A TRIFLE BETTER. Trade has been quite good the past week and stock in all lines was pretty well cleaned up at times with the ex- ception of gladioli, asters and other outdoor flowers. Roses cleaned !up quite well at fairly good summer prices, but this was not due so much to the increased demand as it was to the general shortening up of stock. American Beauty roses have moved better the past week than they have for some time and the same holds good for Mrs. Chas. Russell, which are not as plentiful as they have been. A few Hoosier Beauty are ar- riving but- not in any great supply and are moving nicely at- good prices. Some very fine Ophelia are now being offered but are selling well at good figures. Lilies are in fair supply and the same holds good for lily of the valley, although both of these items are none too plentiful at times. Or- chids have been on the short side all week and at times it is rather diffi- cult to pick up enough blooms in the entire market to fill the orders. Car- nations are plentiful and are moving as nicely as can be expected, especial- ly indoor stock from the young plants. Some outdoor carnations are being' picked and while they do not sell as readily as the indoor stock they move well at times and it probably pays the grower to pick and ship the blooms into the market. Gladioli are in large supply and while they are in good demand the prices are not what they should be and the same holds good for asters, which are none too good in quality, although at times fairly good stock is obtainable. The early crops are about done and it is a question whether the late crops will amount to anything or not. A few dahlias are arriving but are very poor and do not cut much figure in the market. Greens of all kinds are plen- tiful and some especially fine ferns are to be had. Trade the past sum- mer has been satisfactory compared to last season and many of the deal- ers are surprised to find that in some instances the sales during the sum- mer months are much better than in 1914 which is indeed gratifying to hear. NOTES. Walter F. Weed, 18 years and Wil- burt A. Hard, -21 years, were sen- tenced to life imprisonment by Judge Kersten August 5, for the murder of William Weil, florist, who was found strangled to death and robbed in his place of business at 421 West Sixty- third street on the night of April 5. The youths pleaded guilty after As- sistant State's Attorney W. W. Witty had consented to waiving the death penalty. The confessed murderers did not take the witness stand. They ad- mitted strangling their victim and rob- bing him of a small sum of 'money. Herman Leitz, of New Haven, Ind.. accompanied by his assistants, Thos. Harlor and the Misses Bertha and Marguerite Sturm and Marion Todd, were here on a visit this week. Mr. Leitz placed an order while he was in the city with Kroeschell Bros. Co. for two No. 46 Kroeschell water tube steam boilers to heat his three new Moninger houses, 28x232 feet. He says that he has been a regular sub- scriber to the American Florist for over 22 years. Joe Erringer, with Zech & Mann, has returned from South Bend. Ind., where he spent his vacation and was agree- ably surprised to be promoted to the position of salesman upon his return. Gale Fanning was given a boost up the ladder of success and now has the title of shipping clerk tacked to his name. Allie Zech and wife will leave next week on their vacation, which will be spent at Tomahawk Lake fishing. CUT FLOWERS Every hing Seasonable ROSES-GARNATIONS-BLADIOLI-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, w |S le 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. N. p. Miller, with Miller & Musser, visited B. Eldridge's greenhouses at Belvidere this week and had the pleas- ure of picking some ripe oranges off of the large tree that completely fills one of the houses. Mr. Miller says that this is the largest orange tree he ever saw so far north and that it must have carried at least 300 oranges. Ronsley, the Florist, 106 South Dear- born street, is going to make a number of changes in his store which will give him the necessary room that his in- creasing .business demands. He now has the contract to decorate the lobby of the Majestic theatre which calls for a daily change of flowers. Albert Hall, with A. Lange. is spend- ing his vacation at Paw Paw r Lake, Mich. Tom McAllister of the same firm leaves this week with the local delegation for San Francisco, Calif., to attend the S. A. F. convention and the Panama-Pacific exposition. Fred. Liebermann, with Kennicott Bros. Co., is back from his vacation and is again attending to his duties at the store. "Victor Young, manager of the George Wittbold Co.'s North Clark street store, is enjoying a two weeks' vaca- tion. John Degnan, with Winterson's Seed Store, left this week with his brother, Joe, on an automobile trip to Oswego, N. Y. C. G. Anderson, manager of the Min- neapolis Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn., was here this week on business. WS* The American Florist. 187 H. VAN GELDER, Pres. •? ^vCY^JOiv L. M. JONES, Secy. «" Importers and Jobbers of Florist Supplies WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street CHICAGO Ribbons and Chiffons. Our Specialty The Symbol of Progress Why in spite of reverse business conditions are we steadily increasing the volume of our sales? As the sturdy oak from a tiny acorn has grown, so have we from a small business in the center of a Flower Market grown to the Flower Market 's Business Center. BeCaUSS our organization is composed of energetic and capable men. Because this force, together with a great number of successful grow- ers of high class stock, places us in a position to fill your wants to the letter, even tho' you be the most exacting of buyers. Because we will not be satisfied to rest on our laurels and will not allow to-day to be the high water mark of our attainments. Because like a Symbol of Progress, we are ever active, daily advancing. Because we are always alert to meet market changes and business conditions as they present themselves, in a modern, forceful, effective, yet conservative way. TO YOU who would achieve success, who would satisfy, and gain the confidence of your customers, you cannot find a more direct way than by giving us the same opportunity to gain your confidence. In Conclusion we wish to say to our loyal customers, you reputable florists, who have given us your continued patronage, we take this occasion to thank you, and promise to serve you with a deeper interest in your future welfare. To give you a full 100% of service — both the 5% of inspiration, and 95% of perspiration. YOU CANNOT hire any help, or get a partner whom you can depend upon more or who will work as hard for you, as Very truly yours, PERCY JONES. 188 The American Florist. Aug. 14, The BUY Word Z M ErA H N FOR Quality and Service If We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 E. Randolph St., Long Distance Phones | |x£|||| 9es ChkagO The special sale of cut flowers and plants for the benefit of the Eastland sufferers, Wednesday, August 4, at 217 South State street, was a great suc- cess, and over $300 was turned over to the Tribune fund. The committee, consisting of J. L. Raske, W. P. Kyle, Andrew Chronis, Eric Johnson and Cornelia Ryan, worked early and late to make the affair as much of a suc- cess as possible and wish to thank everyone for the stock that was do- nated and the services rendered. Tha Misses Evelyn Olson, Caroline Morri- son, Minnie Martin, Bessie Jones, Lovey Cook, Carrie Weissgerber, Mar- tha Gunterberg. Genevieve Spencer, E. Clark and Mrs. W. P. Kyle and Mrs. Joseph Raske acted as salesladies. The weather was very unfavorable the day of the sale, otherwise the returns would have been considerably larger. Poehlmann Bros. Co. report a brisk demand for grafted and own root rose stock and chrysanthemum and pom- pon plants and are having a special sale this week to move what stock is left. The demand for this stock has been enormous this year and another week will probably find everything pretty well cleaned up. Field-grown carnation plants are in good demand right now and shipments are going out every day and new orders are con- tinually arriving. The supply de- partment is busy mailing out the new catalogue which is just off the press, and anyone who has not yet received a copy can obtain same upon request. August Poehlmann and family spent Sunday at Long Lake, making the trip over the automobile route in a new Winton Six. Mrs. Horton, who has charge of Bassett & Washburn's office, says that she expects C. L. Washburn and wife home next week from California where they have been visiting friends and relatives at Pasadena and taking in the sights at the Panama-Pacific exposition. Miss Harper, who assists Mrs. Horton in keeping the Bassett & Washburn books, is now enjoying her vacation at Booth Lake, Wis. E. G. Hill, with the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., called on several of the growers here this week previous to his departure for San Francisco, Calif., to attend the S. A. F. conven- tion. His firm has two new roses that will be distributed this fall and placed on exhibition for the first time in this vicinity at the Grand Floral Festival, to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14. Louis Hirsch, son of M. B. Hirsch, the proprietor of the store doing busi- ness under the name of the Willard Florists, 346 East Fifty-first street, was taken home from the Michael Reese Hospital this week. He broke his right leg above the knee some time ago and is reported to be doing as nicely as can be expected. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Can., has returned from London, Ont., where he attended the eighteenth an 7 nual convention of the Canadian Hor- ticultural Association, August 3-5, and is undecided whether he will go home this week or leave for San Francisco, Calif., to attend the S. A. F. convention. Percy Jones is handling a large quantity of green goods, especially ferns, and reports a brisk demand for same. This firm will handle boxwood on a large scale again this fall and are now booking orders for same. Wm. F. Kasting and son, William the second, of Buffalo, N. T., en route to the San Francisco convention, took advantage of their stopover between trains here,- August 9, to call on a few of their friends. John Sinner is busy gathering his fishing tackle together at the store during his spare moments, which means that he is going to hike to the Wisconsin lakes on a little fishing trip. H. B. Rime, with Rime & Son, Hum- boldt, la., was in the city several days this week on business and pleasure combined. He is making his headquar- ters at Percy Jones' store. Herbert Stone, with the Atlas Floral Co.,' is manufacturing a dandy furni- ture polish which he is selling as a side line and retails at 25 cents per bottle. Louis Wittbold writes from Ottawa that he and his family are having a delightful time on their vacation see- ing the La Salle county places of in- terest. Joe Pfeffer, bookkeeper for Weiland & Risch, has returned from a delight- ful visit at Silver Lake, Wis., where he spent his vacation. J. C. Bruckner, the Princeton Flor- ist, 248 West Fifty-ninth street, has returned from a delightful fishing trip. Mrs. J. F. Kidwell, who was operated upon for appendicitis recently, was dis- charged from the Presbyterian hospital this week. Miss M. C. Gunterberg leaves this week for San Francisco, Calif., to at- tend the S. A. F. convention and the Panama-Pacific exposition. The John Kruchten Co. is fitting up its office in grand style and will soon be all set for another year's business. Anton Then and Fritz Bahr left for California this week with their wives and a party of friends. Miss Kate Harris, of Memphis. Tenn., is spending a few days here this week. E. C. Pruner reports a brisk de- mand for Elastic-Lyke putty. Ed Meuret of Park Ridge bought a new automobile last week. *9'5- The American Florist. 189 1! i in 1 1 1 1 ■■ 1 1 in r i in r i ■ ■ i ii 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii HlMi ONE OF THE THREE Largest Ranges of Glass NOTE.— Two of our ranges of the same size are not shown in the illustration. Entire Place Devoted Exclusively To Cat Flowers Principally Beauties, Roses, Carnations and Chrysanthemums When in the market for Cut Flowers be sure and bear in mind that our range of green- houses is one of the three largest in America and that we have a tremendous supply of stock to fill orders with. The stock we offer is of the finest possible quality and compares most favorably with the best obtainable elsewhere. Try us. You Should be One of Our Regular Customers. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 162 IN. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO IIIIIIIIUUIlHIIUIIIIIIIinilllllMlllllllinilfnilllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIINMIMIINIMIMNINIMinMIMMMIIIMUIIIIIMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIinillllllllHIIHIIIMIIIIinilNIHIIIIIHnilllUIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIinUIIIIIMI 190 The American Florist. Aug>?j$} * * * * I GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES \ * * * TO THE * I S. A. F. & 0. H. 1 * AND ALL * I CALIFORNIA FLORISTS I v v 4* 4* * WHENEVER YOU ARE IN THE CITY, DROP f * IN; THE'I/ATCH STRING IS ALWAYS OUT. * I MILLER & MUSSER | * WHOLESALE FLORISTS | ! 179=181=183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. f < 4•4■4■4■4^4•4•^^4•4•4•4 > 4 > 4•44 > 4 > 4•4•^4•44•4 a 4■4 I 4 > 4■44■^4•4•^^^^4•4•^4°^^4•^4>^^{<4•4•4•4•4•4i4•4l4•4•4•4 E 4 , ^4 , 4 , 4 , ^^^^ > ^^^^4'^^^^4■ Peter Reinberg cut his first Golden Glow chrysanthemums August 10, which, to our knowledge, are first to reach the market. This firm is receiv- ing a large number of orders for field grown carnation plants and new ones are arriving each day. Emil Reich- ling, superintendent of the Reinberg greenhouses, will spend his vacation at San Francisco, Calif., this year, taking in the S. A. F. convention, Au- gust 17-19. Wietor Bros, are pretty nearly through with their planting, according to N. J. Wietor, who says that the last carnations are being benched this week. This firm is cutting a good supply of roses which are cleaning up nicely, especially Killarney and White Killarney. Gus. Alles, who so ably assist Mr. Wietor at the store, is planning on leaving soon to enjoy a well-earned rest. . A.-L. Vaughan & Co. report business as good with a clean-up each day in roses. Gladioli and asters are seen in large supply at this house. Mr. Vaughan is spending his vacation this year in touring the nearby country in 'his machine with his family taking a few days each week. J. A. Young, proprietor of the Moose- hart Greenhouses, Moosehart, passed through here in his automobile this week enroute for Michigan to join his family where they are spending the summer. ,He is building two new Foley houses 40x300 feet. George Manos, the Union Depot Flor- ist, has returned from a delightful trip in the east where he visited all prin- cipal cities. He returned home last week and made another trip to Erie, Pa., accompaning his sister-in-law home. A. T. Pyfer is acting as bookkeeper, stenographer, cashier and manager at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store during the absence of right-hand assistant Miss Parker, who left for California Au- gust 7. The Raedlein Basket Co. have a large display of baskets at its Milwau- kee avenue salesroom, which was ar- ranged purposely to give the out-of- town visitors a chance to inspect its line. I J. A. Budlong is one of the few growers in this vicinity who has much bench space devoted to the rose Double White Killarney, which has been in such brisk demand all summer. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is handling a good supply of roses which are good property this week and are cleaning up completely each day. Henry Dunn, with Wm. F. Schofield, 734 North State street, and wife, leave August 14 to visit friends and relatives at Boston, Mass.- Miss Shepperd, able assistant to R. P. Atwell, Ft. Dodge, la., is spending a few days here with her mother. Vaughan's Seed Store reports calla bulbs now on hand. Lilium Harrisi bulbs were shipped last week. John Propps, with the Alpha Floral Co., is spending his vacation at Milton, Ind. Phil Weinberg is now employed in Hillman's floral department. Visitors : Milton Alexander, with Lion & Co., New York; R. E. Kidder, with the Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.; Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich.; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; E. J. Fancourt, of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; John Bauscher, Freeport; Walter E. Cook, representing Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, with family, enroute to Pacific coast; Henry H. Wenderoth, representing Nicholas Wapler, New York. Oklahoma City. E. Pomeroy, of the LeGrange Bulb Farm, Donna, Texas, was a visitor this week on his way to California to attend the S. A. F. convention. Mrs. O. G. Hornaday, florist at Law- ton, left for the Panama-Pacific expo- sition, August 5. She will attend the S. A. F. convention while there. Business is very quiet. Stock from outdoors is fairly plentiful, and good, making it possible for the florists to keep up fine window displays. S. S. B. Lewiston, Me. — The annual exhibi- tion of the Lewiston and Auburn Gar- deners' Union will be held in the city hall, August 27-28. Mrs. Geo. A. Whit- ney, secretary, 151 Winter street, Au- burn, Me. Chicago Florists' Club. The monthly meeting, of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Bismarck, West Randolph street, Thursday, August 5, and was largely attended. John Michael, 7074 Stony Island avenue; Morris Grossberg, 56 East Randolph street; Allie Zech, 30 -East Randolph street, and Stanley Weir, Western Springs, were elected to membership and the applications of Emil Ehrhardt and Gus. Stege, Park Ridge; Paul Weiss, May wood, and Frank Schramm, Crystal Lake, were read. Michael Fink, chairman of the Good- of-the-CIub committee, reported that the annual picnic, held at St. Paul Park, Morton Grove, July 25, was a financial success and that there was a balance of $30 after all the expenses had been paid. George Asm us reported that the pre- liminary premium list was out for the Chicago Grand Floral Festival, to be held at the Coliseum, November 9-14, under the auspices of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, and the Chicago Florists' Club, copies of which were distributed at the meeting and may be had on application to N. P. Miller, 179- 183 North Wabash avenue. August Poehlmann announced that he had re- ceived several checks from A. Hender- son, chairman of the trade space com- mittee, which shows that there will be quite a number of exhibitors at the fall show at the rate reservations for space are being made. E. F. Kurow-ki reported that the committee that was appointed to solicit donations for the fund to be spent in entertaining the visiting florists to the San Francisco convention of the S. A. F. & O. H., August 12, was meeting with good success and that the visitors would be treated to an automobile ride about the city, leaving the Auditorium hotel at 1 :30 p. m., and entertained at dinner at the Bismarck Gardens at 6 p. m. Vaughan's Seed Store had a splendid exhibit of delphiniums, which attracted much favorable attention. Loeain, O. — Tony Carek is building one greenhouse to be used for growing stock for his retail store. 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TELEPHONES : j Central 2571 2572 'Auto. 48-734 Chicago * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ************************************************************ ********************** 192 The American Florist. Aug. i 4> Cleveland. BAIN HURTS OUTDOOR STOCK. There is still a large quantity of stock on the local market, although the rains lately have beaten much of the outdoor stock out of the running, par- ticularly sweet peas and also some of the asters. On August 7 very few good asters were to be had, while the poorer grades are still overplentiful. Roses, too, are away off crop just now, and Kaiserin are plentiful. Larkspur, sum- mer lilac and Baby Breath fern find a good market. Orchids have been scarce. NOTES. A letter received by the boys at the Cleveland Florists' Exchange from Geo. W. Smith, who, with his wife is on his way to the coast via Yellowstone Park, dated at Council Bluffs, la., stated that they were enjoying the trip immensely. Mrs. Smith, who is in poor health, is feeling remarkably fine just now. He writes it has been so cool that overcoats would be welcome. W. G. Mather, president of the Ohio Horticultural Society, this year, has shown his practical interest in the "training garden" section of the vacant lot and home garden movement here by donating $350 toward a fund to pay for instructors on the training grounds. Miss Hester Getz of Westman & Getz is spending a month or six weeks visiting in Colorado. Miss Bailey, who has charge in her absence, reports being very busy with work, both fune- rals and cut flowers. Miss Wilhelm of the Eadie Co. will return to work Monday from a three weeks' vacation. Mr. Schoen reports business good, a Jewish funeral and an Italian wedding being part of Sunday's business orders. Fred Steinbrenner, florist, at 9104 Lorain avenue, won second prize in the decorated float parade held by the West End Business Men's Association. One hundred and ten vehicles were in the procession. Russell Ball, of the Jos. Eadie Co.'s force, will spend about three weeks at Mt. Clemens, Mich. He will take the baths while there. H. B. Jones, of the Jones-Russell Co., spent the past week at Erie, Pa., nar- rowly escaping the flood by only a few hours. Walter Priest, of the Cleveland Plant & Flower Co. and wife, are spending a week at Chippewa Lake, Ohio. James Wilson, wife, and son, Ken- neth, are spending a few weeks at Lakeside. Ben Fellmer, of the Weller Pottery Co., Zanesville, spent several days here. C. F. B. Kansas City. GLADIOLI LEAD THE MARKET. Gladioli still lead the market, being plentiful, and not bringing the price they have in past weeks, ranging from $1 to $2 per dozen, and the flowers not so large. The asters are coming in better, both in quality and quantity, and selling at fancy prices — from 75c to $2.50 per dozen in all colors. Easter lilies took a jump on the market, com- ing in more plentiful and with fine flowers, the buyers saying they are the best they have ever seen for this time of the year. There are some good roses coming in, especially in Milady and Mrs. Chas. Russell. Carnations and sweet peas are practically off the market. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. report a very good week, but say business could be bet- ter. They are handling a large supply of gladioli and some very fine Easter lilies, which are surprising in their quality. Asters are better, with better flowers and longer stems and sell read- itallHII5llKll5!raffll«]|aH!iaS Home Phone, Main 9282. Bell Phone. Main 232" H. KUSIK & CO. Wholesale Florists and Supplies Manufacturers of FLORISTS' WIRE DESIGNS 1016-18 McGee Street, Kansas City, Mo. We are calling your attention to our s tock of Easter Lilies. We claim that we have the best in the market. Also Russell, Milady and Killarney Roses. Asters in all colors always on hand, so we can furnish double and single. Gypsophila, Fancy Ferns and Asparagus. 3IElfaiQIBlmlBIHIHQBlElBlQlHlQlQISlSlQIE3lf3lE3li3lE3lElE3lfalQlQIQ!QlE3aE; IS ;miS[Ml!KJ|H]IHIlMIIMIlHl!gllM][M][«]|Hll»l|H|IMII» ily. Supplies are good sellers with this firm. M. F. Parker, president of the Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co.,- has gone to Outing, Minn., on a vacation. The store has been receiving some good stock, especially in gladioli and asters which sell to the last one, and in general the business holds up well for this time of the year. W-. J. Barnes says the trade is extra good for this time of the year. He is sending out lots of funeral work, with boquets for the sick a good second. He is cutting some fine gladioli and as- ters. Mr. Barnes went on a fishing trip to Beau Lake. Same old fish story, "we ate the fish." Funeral work has been keeping Bie- derman & Son busy, and it certainly helps out at this time of the year. They are cutting some very fine asters, and report the chrysanthemums are looking especially good. T. J. Noll & Co. says business is ex- tra good, but reports that stock is scarce. He is receiving some fine glad- ioli and asters, which are disposed of readily. The shipping trade keeps up to the mark. In general the business in Kansas City is passing all records for summer months, as all the florists are kept busy and the stock is the best that has ever been on the market at this season. Arthur Newell and his force are busy with funeral orders which for this time of year has been the best he has ever had. He is receiving some extra good asters and gladioli. Miller Carter, of Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., has gone fishing on the White river. This firm has had a good week of funeral work and reports the stock selling out clean. Samuel Murray reports business in general good, and especially so in fune- ral work, which is encouraging to han- dle, with the stock so clean and good. Miss J. E. Murray says it is surpris- ing how the trade keeps up in the sum- mer months, especially in funeral work. E. J. B. Boston; MAEKET CONDITIONS VERT POOR. Market conditions have been very poor during the past week. The heavy rainfall has destroyed many outdoor flowers and has done much to hinder the shipping business. Roses moved slowly, although white varieties found a better market than they did last week. The quality of carnations being shipped now is very poor and meet with light demand. Good asters bring from $1 to $2 per 100, but the bulk of the shipments are very poor and consequently sell at low figures. Gladioli are more plentiful and are moving slowly. GLADIOLUS EXHIBITION. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety held its annual gladiolus exhibi- tion at Horticultural hall, Saturday and Sunday, August 7-8. There was a very fine exhibit of gladioli, phlox and dahlias. One of the most note- worthy exhibits was that of Chas. F. Fairbanks, of Milton. Although Mr. Fairbanks is an amateur, he has over 200,000 gladioli bulbs and his flowers are of exceptional quality. He had an exhibit covering 600 square feet, which was artistically arranged in baskets. The exhibit was awarded a silver medal. Mr. Fairbanks won first prize on 50 spikes of any variety with Daisy Rand. He also won first for best twelve varieties, with L. Im- maculee, Daisy Rand, Mrs. G. Moulton, Panama, Gaiety, Joe Coleman, Fair Columbian, Myrtle, Empress of India, Gov. Hanley and Electra. Wm. Sim, of Cliftondale, had a very fine exhibit of gladioli covering 500 square feet. He was awarded first prize for the best 100 vases. Among the best of his varieties were noted Myrtle, Schwaban. Panama, America, Niagara, Halley, Fascination, Brench- leyensis, Princeps, Mrs. F. King, Chi- cago White and Europe. All these are very fine commercial varieties. Wm. Rosenthal of the Boston Cat Flower Co. won first prize for the most artistic basket of gladioli with a combination of Myrtle and Halley, which was very effective. The dis- play of phlox by R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., was very fine and attracted much attention. Alex- ander, of Bridgeport, Mass., had a large display of dahlias. He had a large assortment of good varieties, in- cluding some very fine seedlings. Special prizes have been offered for next year's gladiolus exhibition for the best single spike of any new seed- ling— $25 first and $10 second, by Chas. F. Fairbanks. NOTES. President P. Welch, of the S. A. F., and wife left for the convention at San Francisco August 4. Mr. Welch was tendered an informal luncheon at the Parker House on the evening pre- vious to his departure by a few of his intimate friends. He was accom- panied by Thos. J. Grey and wife on his trip to the coast. Henry J. Haas, salesman for Norris Comley, of Burlington, has resumed his duties at the Co-operative Market after a three weeks' visit at New Lon- don, Conn. F. W. t9 J 5- The American Florist. 193 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. ™ s , a '? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone: Randolph 6784 Mention the American Florist when writing miller t met Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 1 5 1 - 1 53 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog A. L. Randall Co., siSSi© CHICAGO, ILL. ''Ellllllp Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancv Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO H. B. KENNICOTT, President ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secretary INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 J E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. l. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing VloMeRowM^te CURRENT PRICE LIST. Rosea. Beauty, specials , 36-in...., 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in Mrs. Chas. Russell.... Hoosier Beaut? 4 Killarney Brilliant 3 Killarney 2 " White Killarney 2 Richmond 3 Prince de Bulgarie 2 " Rhea Reid 2 My Maryland „.. 2 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 " Milady 3 " Sunburst 3 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 Hadley 3 Ophelia 3 " Our selection Carnations 1 Cattleyas per doz. , 4 000 6 00 Gardenias per doz., 3 000 4 UO Gladioli 2 Lilium Harrisii 10 Sweet Peas Valley 3 Adiantum Croweanum 1 Ferns 1 50@3 00 Galax " 1 O0@l 25 Leucothoe Mexicanlvy. ..per 1000, 5 O0@6 00 Plumosus Strings, .each, 60® 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sprengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 Boxwood, 35c per lb, $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 50 OOlg 2 50 Per 100 00@15 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00010 00 00O10 00 00@10 00 00010 00 00010 00 00(810 00 3 00 00@ 3 00 000 8 00 00012 50 750 1 50 000 4 00 00@ 1 50 75@ 1 00 00@ 4 00 The Chrysanthemum Manual By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. The Retail Florists' Co. Suite 510, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. We sell anything yon manufacture or grow. We buy anything you need. Writ* us today. HOERBER BROS. £S Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Chicago Greenhouses: Des Plaines, III Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., nmra£re/MIT FLOIrYEDx"™™ 15 ^ V> "54 no. WABASH AYET^O ~A 154 NO. WABASH AYE. " i^MCENTRAtSl, 194 The American Florist. Aug. 14, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward $7.00 $60.00 R. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 Enchantress Supreme 8 00 75.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 60.00 WHITE 100 100O Matchless $9.00 $80 00 Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Perfection 7.00 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Alma Ward 7.00 60.00 250 of one variety at the 1000 rate. Special discount in quantity. PINK 100 1000 Winsor $7.00 $60.00 Peerless 8.00 70.00 Gorgeous 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 RED 100 1000 Champion $8.00 $70.00 Beacon 7.50 65.00 Victory 7.00 60.00 Comfort 7.00 50.00 Commodore 7.00 60.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. AUGUST BUSINESS UP TO STANDARD. For the first week of August busi- ness was quite up to the standard, if not a little better; there were several funerals of prominent people at which the floral tributes were large and hand- some and this demand relieved the situation considerably. There has been a tremendous amount of rainfall, scarcely a day passing without a heavy shower. This continued rain is hard on the asters and other out- door flowers, the asters particularly showing the effect on the foliage, giv- ing it a rusty appearance. It is hoped the later varieties will show up better. Gladioli are still very plentiful, few of them bringing over $1.50, while by the thousand they go very cheap. Roses are plentiful in the medium and lower grades, but not too many spe- cials. The higher grades seem to find a good demand. Easter lilies are as plentiful as usual, the man who gets out on his lilies, sends them in regu- larly, for he is sure to find a good market at times, and with the occa- sional better prices, manages to get something more than cost in returns. Orchids are coming into their own; the crops are off with several growers and what few are offered are grabbed up at fancy prices — 60 cents to 75 cents is the price at this writing. NOTES. Arthur Niessen, chairman of the 1 house committee, who has been active in fathering the monthly social gath- erings inaugurated by President Bur- ton, is very enthusiastic over the suc- cess of these gatherings, which have been largely attended. One of the old time crack bowlers who had not been attending, because of so many novices, was present one night recently and was surprised to have to take third place. Mr. Niessen sees no lack of interest in the club and thinks the future very bright. The Robert Craig Co. has a great fern in their new sport of Scholzelii, which they have named John Wana- maker. It is a much stronger grower than its parent with beautifully waved fronds. In the almost innumerable variations of the Boston, it would seem as if there was nothing more worth noticing, yet in this variety the Craig Co. has a distinct and valuable novelty which is being purchased in quantity by all the large growers. Karl Corts says the Jos. Heacock Co. will close their wholesale store August 14 and open again about the middle of September. The . stock of roses of new varieties, particularly Ophelia, are coming along nicely, al- though the new reds, Hoosier Beauty and Hadley, do not make the strong growth of other sorts. White grubs have also given them a great deal of trouble, they having to be on the alert for them all the time. Eugene Burnheimer has parted with "old Dobbin" and ordered a Ford car. But a few years ago an auto delivery car was a novelty, now the man driving a horse to a delivery wagon will soon be likened to, and pointed out as, an "old timer," indeed. Berger Brothers are well satisfied with their summer business as some mornings it takes all hands moving full time to get their orders out. They cannot get enough good asters to sup- ply the demand. ViioMe Hower Martlets Boston, Aug. 11. Roses, Beaut y " Kill arney Queen White and Pink Killarney. " Double White Killarney... " Killarney Brilliant " Hadley " Cardinal " Mock " Mrs. Chas. Russell " Sunburst " Taft " Milady " Ward and Hill ingdon " My Maryland Cattleyas Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Carnations " select Per 100 2 00@25 00 2 50® 10 00 2 50@ 5 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 00@10 00 00@12 00 00® 8 00 00@12 00 00@ 8 00 00® 8 00 00® 8 00 00@ 6 00 50® 5 00 25 00@35 00 3 00® 4 00 50® 1 00 50® 1 00 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, Aug. 11. Roses, Beauty, special 20 " fancy 15 " " extra 10 No.l 6 No.2 2 " Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 " My Maryland 3 " Killarney Queen 3 " Richmond 3 " Sunburst 3 " Ward 3 " Taft 3 Lilyof the Valley Lilies 5 Cattleyas 40 Carnations 1 Daisies Snapdragons 1 Gig. Lilies 5 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c Gladioli 2 Asters Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax.... Per 100 00@25 00 00®20 00 00® 12 00 00@10 00 00® 3 00 00® 6 00 00® 7 00 00® 6 00 00® 4 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 6 00 4 00 00® 8 00 00@50 00 00® 1 50 40® 50 00® 2 00 00@10 00 00® 3 00 40® 1 50 15 00 Cincinnati. Aug. 11. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 Per 100 " Killarney 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 1 00® 6 00 " Taft 1 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Giganteum 4 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..perbch.,25c Orchids, per doz 3 00 Gladiolus 1 00® 3 00 Snapdragons 2 00® 3 00 St. Louis, Aug. 11. Roses, Beauty, medium 8 " short sterna 4 " Killarney 2 " White Killarney 2 Aaron Ward 2 " Sunburst 2 Ophelia 3 " Radiance.,... 2 Valley 3 Carnations Orchids 35 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Flumosus.per bu..25®60 Harrisii Sweet Peas. Gladioli 2 Ferns nerlOOO. 150 Per 100 00@15 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 000) 5 00 00® 4 00 1 00 0C@50 00 6 00 20® 40 00® 3 00 Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation, No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to announce that beginning July 4th. we will be closed all day Sundays until further notice. McCALLUM CO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Edward Fancourt, of the S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., is now in San Fran- cisco with a choice stock of ribbons. With the other Philadelphia firms, H. A. Dreer, Inc.; H. Bayersdorfer & Co., and M. Rice Co., this city will hold its end up fairly well. White asters were a feature of the Leo Niessen Co.'s stock the past week — duality A-l and quantity unlimited. Chief Niessen says business is good for summer, there being a good city trade with shipping above the ordi- nary. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beanties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Fa. Wm. Westcott has passed away. He was a careful grower, whose Easter and Christmas stock was his pride. The business will be continued by his son, Wm. Westcott, Jr. Edward Reid is right in it with his eastern American Beauties; they are certainly fine stock. High grade as- ters are also a feature. K. Indianapolis, Ind. — Alfred G. Pittit has leased his greenhouses and will devote all of his time in future to his sweet pea crop in Michigan. Wm. Hammit, private gardener for the Allison estate, has taken the Pittit es- tablishment here. I9 I 5- The American Florist. 195 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 56 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGER MUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO WML C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Ao^.Vn'ones, ST. LOUIS, MO. iunlits and lYcrytMns in season always on tail Minneapolis, Minn. There has been no change in mar- ket conditions the past week, with the exception that the weather is warmer and stock is arriving' in greater abundance, especially the outdoor va- rieties. Roses are coming in more plentifully, while carnations are on the wane. Prices remain about the same as at time of last report. NOTES. "W. D. Desmond, of L. S. Donaldson Co., has the decorations for the Min- neapolis Club, which will be opened August 15. There are eight floors to be arranged with palms and ferns, to- gether with a large number of win- dow boxes. His famous water scene of Minnehaha Falls will be a feature of the decorations. Theodore Wirth entertained a num- ber of visiting park superintendents, en route to the Panama-Pacific expo- sition, with an auto trip through the parks and visits to other points of in- terest in the city, following a luncheon at the Hotel Raddison. Jacob Hartman has returned from his trip to the Pacific coast where he visited the Panama-Pacific exposition and many other points of interest, and has much to tell regarding the pleas- ures of the trip. Perl Bros., 1722 Hennepin avenue, have discontinued their flower depart- ment and will devote their entire time to the landscape engineering line. Arthur S. Rice, of Rice Bros., has returned from his trip to Chicago. De- troit and other lake points and re- ports a most enjoyable time. From present indications the repre- sentation from here at the S. A. F. convention at San Francisco will not be large. Broosalis & Papas will reopen their St. Paul store as soon as the building is completed, which will be about May 1. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. p. o. box 2oe 448 Mil waukee »., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. C. A. KUEHN, Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. ^oMeRowMarfets PHiLADELPHiA.Auf.il. Per 100 Ro«es, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 500@1501 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 0J " Bulgaria 4 00@10 CO " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas «)00@75 00 Lilium Harrisii 5 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Auk. 11. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 (0 extra 8 00 No.l 300 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 6 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Sweet Peas 50 Gladioli 2 00 Delphinium 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays ner bunch. 35@40 Snapdragon 2 00 Asters 1 50 Oscar Amundson cut over 12,000 sweet peas Saturday, August 7, to sup- ply the demand at his store. Max Kaiser, of Merriam Park, is cutting some especially fancy Kaiserin roses. T. C. R. RIGE BROTHERS . Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing ■ Milwaukee, Aug. 11. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, per doz. , 2 (JO® 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00@10 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilies 8 00@10 00 Auratum per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch. 25c@50c SweetPeas 25® 50 Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Norwich, Conn. — T. H. Peabody is building a combination office and green- house, 30x90 feet, on Salem turnpike. 196 The American Florist. Aug. 14, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 CSS 00 NEW YORI 1000 Pips, $16.00 2500 ' ' 35.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, Of AC Case of I i3v 500 Pips NEW YORK New York. WEATHER COOLER AND BUSINESS BETTER. The weather of the past week was cooler, and if any distinction can be made, business was a little better than during the previous weeks, which how- ever, is not saying much. Orchids were scarce and the best stock was quoted at from 75 cents to $1 each, wholesale rates. The supply of Ameri- can Beauty roses fell off toward the last of the week and specials were priced from $20 to $25 per 100, or at that rate. Good tea roses have been scarce, but what little good stock was in the market brought a price. We got our share of the great storm of August 3-4, which worked havoc in other parts of the country. Crops in outlying dis- tricts were beaten down and roads dam- aged. The aster supply was somewhat reduced, which has not created incon- venience, as there are yet four times as many asters on the market as there is any use for. Lilies continue plenti- ful and cheap. Good lily of the valley has been doing a little better, but in- ferior stock is hard to move. August 9. — The market is very quiet. In roses there is a light supply and most of that is poor stock, arriving too open. American Beauties continue scarce and specials sell at the rate of $25 per 100. There is a great surplus of gladioli and asters. Orchids con- tinue scarce. There is the usual sup- ply of lilies and lily of the valley. NOTES. Traendly & Schenck, we are pleased to note, during this period of dearth of good roses, are receiving some fine Taft, Shawyer, Mock and other varie : ties. Papa Traendly is still rusticating on the farm at Rowaton, Conn., and only comes to the city once in a while, but when he does come he "makes a noise like a farmer." The writer is not as young as he used to be and therefore appreciates youth. One of the clever buyers in the wholesale district is Anna Burk- ard, 13 years old, whose father, Otto Burkard, has a retail store at 1402 Madison avenue, under the name of the New Amsterdam Florist. Anna is lit- tle, but O my! The news of the death of the vener- able Nicholas Hallock, at Seattle, Wash., has been received with pro- found regret. Though "old and full of days" he has always appeared so cheerful and robust that it may be said that the news of his death came in the nature of a surprise. Joseph Mackerer, who with his mother, conducts a retail store at Union Hill, Weehawken, N. J., was in the wholesale district, August 7, for the first time since April. He has been laid up with a severe attack of rheu- matism, and we are glad to see him out again. A number of fishing boats were up- set and several men drowned in the great storm of August 3. John Miesem and C. W. Scott had planned to go fish- ing that day; in fact, they went to the shore, but being wise old "sea dogs," they scented danger and did not go out. Charles Matthews, salesman for E. C. Horan, is now on his vacation. Charlie is a good salesman and carries about with him an inexhaustible stock of good humor, and we hope he will enjoy his trip. Good sweet peas are not plentiful, but Johnnie Coan, manager of the THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers Growers' Cut Flower Co., has them. John is a modest man, who never talks about himself, but we take the oppor- tunity of saying that he is as bright as any of them. W. A. Bladel's Sons, 402 West 23rd street, have during the past week, been making extensive improvements in their store. New fixtures have been in- stalled and the conservatory in the rear has - been thoroughly renovated and repainted. A number of fine designs were noted at the funeral of General Benjamin F. Tracy, held at Trinity church, August 9. General Tracy was buried with military honors. Harry Ramm, manager for C. A. Dards, has returned from his vacation, part of which he spent on an extended automobile trip. J. T. Butterworth. South Framing- ham, Mass., was in this city August 3 and brought a nice lot of cattlyeas. W. S. Allen is receiving some fine Hoosier Beauty roses from A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. H. E. Froment has gone on a vaca- tion and may visit the Panama-Pacific exposition. A. F. F. Albany, N. Y. OUTING PREPARATIONS. Plans for the clambake at Henkes Brothers' grove, Newtonville, Saturday, August 21, took up the attention of the members at the August meeting of the florists' club. Louis H. Schaefer, chair- man of the entertainment committee, reported the tickets printed and dis- tributed and asked for returns a week in advance of the bake so that the proper number of persons may be pro- vided for. Thomas F. Tracey, acting chairman of the meeting, named Fred Goldring, Edward P. Tracey and Pat- rick Hyde, members of a committee to arrange for transportation to the grove. James H. Snyder, John J. Haggerty and William Newport were named a committee to prepare a program of sports. The entertainment committee and Fred Henkes were instructed to proceed with the bake and to make such arrangements as to assistants as they deemed necessary. John J. Moore, gardener for Archland Dederick, of Loudonville, was elected a member of the club, and one application was re- ceived to be voted upon at the Septem- ber meeting. H. C. Newark, a visitor, was given the privilege of the floor and told interestingly of the work of his concern, the Albion Greenhouses, Al- bion, N. Y., formerly large growers of vegetables for the market and for can- ning, but lately the concern has gone into growing* flowers, and is pushing out for business. The invitation of Fred A. Danker to hold the meeting on the evening of September 2 at his place, 744 Central avenue, was accepted. Fol- lowing the meeting the club enjoyed refreshments served by the hosts. PRESIDENT WELCH STOPS EN ROUTE. Among the recent visitors was Pat- rick Welch, president of the S. A. F. John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. ' WIUIAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sq. 5335 and O. H., who arrived with Mrs. Welch and a party of eight in a spe- cial car, August 4. President Welch was on his way to San Francisco to attend the annual convention of the S. A. F. He left Boston in the morn- ing and at stops made at several cities in Massachusetts the local florists Were on hand with gifts of flowers and boxes of candy for the ladies. The train ar- rived in Albany at 3 :55 p. m., and a delegation of Albany and Troy florists was at the union station to extend a welcome. A large bouquet was added to the collection in the drawing car, and the ladies were also remembered with candy. The car was attached to a New York Central train for the west which left at 4 :35 p. m. Stops were made at Syracuse, Rochester, and Buf- falo on the way to Chicago. The party expected to reach San Francisco Au- gust 12 and plan to spend the follow- ing four days in sightseeing. They ex- pect to leave San Francisco, August 23, for Los Angeles and plan to be in Chicago, August 30.. They will reach New York on the return journey Sep- tember 1, and Boston the following day. George T. Sambrook of Sambrook Brothers, Troy, is expected home short- ly after a 52 days' trip to the Pacific coast, during which he visited the two expositions. He is accompanied by his daughter. R. D. *9'5> The American Florist. 197 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by tbe S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer phones j JggfSSSST 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist T !sS e Sal! so, 133 W. 28th St., New York All tbe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo. STOCK POOR IN QUALITY. Weather conditions are anything but favorable; rain almost every day, con- sequently outdoor flowers are of a varied quality. Sweet peas and asters are the most affected. Gladioli are coming in and are getting better in quality daily. Roses are small and scarce and carnations are inferior and few in number. Lily of the valley, orchids and calendulas in the smaller flowers are good. Funeral work has been good the past two weeks and the retail florists have had no reason to complain from that source, other- wise aj one-third force of employes could handle all the trade. All stores have from two to five on their vaca- tions this month. NOTES. The interior of S. A. Anderson's store has been made very attractive. Trellises of beaver board and artistic decorating have changed its appear- ance greatly. A window decoration with mountain and wood scene, run- ning water, gold fish, turtles, etc., at- tracts much attention from the pas- sersby, and does not require a change with new stock daily. Wm. F. Kasting, treasurer of the Society of American Florists, is jour- neying westward, his destination being San Francisco. He is about the only member of the craft from this city who will be in attendance at the con- vention in that city, August 17-19. The Colonial Flower Shop on Dela- ware avenue has been well advertised in the Sunday papers. Located in the new business district, this pretty store showed up to splendid advantage in the illustrations. W. J. Palmer and wife are enjoying a vacation in the north woods, and S. A. Anderson, accompanied by Mrs. Anderson, are sojourning at Lotus Bay. Charles Schoenhut is at Albany at- tending the meetings of the constitu- tional convention of which he is a member. W. H. Grever of W. J. Palmer & Son's Upper Main street store has re- turned from a very enjoyable vaca- • tion. BISON. Seattle, Wash. — Fred W. Gust and Britanna, his wife have filed a peti- tion in bankruptcy. A meeting of the creditors is called for August 16. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMEN TS SOLICITED ViioMe Rower MarKets NEWYORK.Aug.il. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 extra and fancy... 10 0U@l5 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 4 00© 6 00 " AliceStanley 1 00® 5 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00@ 5 00 " FrancisScott Key, special. 6 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 00® 5 00 . " extra... 3 00® 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 00® 3 00 White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney. My Maryland... special 4 00(8 5-00 No. land No. 2.. 1 00® 2 00 Queen 1 00® 5 00 Brilliant 1 CO® 5 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00® 5 00 " Richmond 1 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 5 00 " Taft 50® 5 00 " Milady 1 00® 4 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00® 6 00 " Hadley 1 00® 8 00 " Ophelia 1 00® 5 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 6 00 " Hoosier Beauty 1000 6 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 60 00@75 00 inferior grades.. 25 Of @35 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 2 50® 3 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Asters 25® 1 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50® 75 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 150® 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 50 ■ Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches. 25c@35c Gladiolus per doz., 10c@15c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madlion Square. 20 Years' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Tracndly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bid?., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S, DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing M. O. Ford 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper and Receiver ol Cut Flowers J^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 198 The American Florist. Aug. 14 Perhaps the greatest test of a real flower store is the ability to meet the variety of requirements for those in search of the unusual and original. •J Florists who desire A No. 1 delivery service wire us and we will render our best and prompt handling. A, LANGE, FLORIST 25 E. Madison St., CHICAGO, ILL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Wi: llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllll FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Coy $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 " " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3*4, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x Sx3tf " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 265 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 •' 3 25 28x8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " 675 30x10x5 " " 525 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Wrifce for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO It is getting too late for Huckleberry Foliage, we suggest Lyrata (Evergreen Oak) pe $ r 2 cTse Fancy Ferns per 1000, $1.25 Dagger Ferns per 1000, 1.00 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 Perpetuated Moss per bag, 3.50 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Iv Y R A OP A PeftfaSe Fancy Ferns $1 25 per 1000 Dagger Ferns 100 per 1000 Natural Moss 1 75 per Bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per Bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. ' Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Philip and Otto Lavelle are enjoy- ing a well-earned vacation at Spring- field, Md. G. C. T>. Columbus, 0. MARKET GLUTTED WITH GOOD STOCK. Gladioli and asters are about the only flowers in which there is any activity. Both are excellent stock, but the market is glutted, as a result of largely-increased local planting this year. A fetching effect seen in some florists' shops is a solid window of asters in fancy baskets of color to match the flower. Asters are bring- ing from 35 cents to 50 cents a dozen, and gladioli from 75 cents to $1. Sun- burst roses of a very fine quality are beginning to appear on the market, and some few cuttings of Ophelias are seen. In each case they are as yet more of a novelty than a regular fea- ture of stock, but a couple of weeks hence will see them displayed in considerable quantities. Florists com- plain that hospital trade is far below the normal. The increase this year in outdoor and porch planting, so marked during earlier months, is still reflected in an unusual demand for Boston ferns. Funeral work has been fairly satisfactory so far during the summer. Local florists have about completed their planting of carnations. NOTES. The Munk Floral Company has dis- continued its branch store in the lobby of the Brunson office building, where it coupled the sale of cigars with flowers. The experiment did not prove to be a financial success, and the com- pany has disposed of its lease to a cigar concern. Friends of R. W. Munk, of the Munk Floral Company, are pleased to learn that his wife, who recently underwent a serious operation at Grant hospital, following some weeks of illness, is con- valescent, with prospects of speedy re- covery. A new and much more attractive location has been taken on by the The best florist boxes for style and quality are SEFT0N BOXES Illustrated catalog in colors on request. 1333 W. 35th St., CHICAGO, ILL. Hardesty Floral Company by the re- moval of its shop on Parsons avenue a little distance north, at the inter- section of the same avenue with Oak street. . C. C. J. Washington, Funeral work during the last few days has helped to keep the local trade buss'. For the funeral of "W. J. Board- man, all of the florists in this city supplied a few designs each and J. H. Small & Sons, Gude Bros, and George H. Cooke had orders for some very elaborate pieces. M. Clark, representing Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor this week. He also inspected' the water lily farm of W. B. Shaw at Kenilworth. Miss Toogood, bookkeeper for the Washington Florists' Co., is spending several weeks' vacation at Atlantic City and the New Jersey highlands. David Bissett is adding two new houses, each 25 by 150 feet, to his range, which will be planted with a general assortment of stock. A. Hopkins, of Z. D. Blackistone's staff, is receiving congratulations and wearing "the smile that will not come off" — Yes, it's a boy. Mrs. Kimmel has closed her store for the balance of the summer season and will join her husband at Colonial Beach. i9 J 5> The American Florist. 199 PAYMENT INTO TRUSTEE FUND Retailers' Section S. A. F. and O. H. Cities population less than 5,000 $ 1.00 5.0IK) to 25,000 2.50 25,000 to 50,000 5.00 50,000 to 100,000 10.00 100.0110 to 150.000 15.00 Above that $1.00 each for each additional 10,000 population up to 500,000. Cities more than 500,000 $50.00 The above fund is only for the guarantee of accounts and will be returned when mem- bership is withdrawn. ' ANNUAL DUES Per year Cities less than 5,000 population $ 2.00 6.000 to 200,000 4.00 200.000 population and over 10.00 OFFICERS Irwin Bertermann, Pres Indianapolis W. P. Gude, Vice-Pres Washington W. L. Rock. Treasurer Kansas City Albert Pochelon, Secretary Detroit Directors, Term Expiring 1015 Philip Breitmeyer Detroit Ernst Wienhoeber Chicago George Asmus Chicago For Term Expiring 19H! Wm. L. Rock Kansas City .Tolin Bertermann Indianapolis Henry Peun Boston For Term Expiring; Till" H. Papworth New Orleans G. B. M. Stumpp New York O. J. Olson St. Paul Rate of Membership Fee, ¥5.00 Mutual discount, 20 per cent. Accounts guaranteed by the Association. Membership open to all retail florists who are members of the S. A. F. and O. H. THE members OF ftftiiiipiiTiftii nnppTiiiAA to every good Retail Florist and S. A. F. member The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CONVENT ON GREETINGS %£ S£&$£&fi& '„e SSSfSSffi. °o EXTEND WWMlkMIIWIl WllbbllllWV give publicity to the F. T. D. Service. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR OUI-OF-TOWN TELEGRAPH ORDERS. 1/VHY WOT : " ld vour firm name to this representation of Retail " "■*• l,vl Florists of the United States and Canada. Akron, o., 49 South Main St The Heepe Co. Albany, N. Y. — 40 and 42 Maiden Lane Danker, Fred A. 97 State St Gloeckner, W. C. The Rosery Flower Shop Allentown, Pa.. 943 Hamilton St.. Ashley, Ernest Anderson, S. C Anderson Floral Co. Andover, Mass Playdon, J. H. Atlanta, Ga Dahl Co.. C. A. Atlantic City, N. J Burke, Geo. H. Edwards Floral Hall Co. 1331 Pacific Ave Egg Harbor Flower Shop Auburn, N. Y Dobbs & Son Augusta, Ga Stulb's Nursery Aurora. 111. Aurora Greenhouse Co. Smely, Joseph M. Austin, Minn Kinsman, A. N. Baltimore, Md.— 331 N. Charles St Feast, Samuel & Sons 509 N. Charles St Pierce & Co. Battle Creek. Mich Coggan, S. W. Bay City, Mich., 325 Park Ave. Boehringer Bros. Bloomington. 111.- Washburn, A. & Sons Boston, Mass. — 342 Boylston St Carbone, Phillip L. 426 Washington St Filenes Sons Co., Wm. 43 Bromfield St Penn. Henry 143 Tremont St Wax Brothers Bridgeport, Conn.. 985 Main St. Reck & Son. John Bristol. Conn., 19 Maple St Andrew Bros. Brooklyn. N. Y- Phillips. John V. Buffalo. N. Y. — 440 Main St. .Anderson. S. A. 304 Main St Palmer, W. J. & Son Burlington, Vt., 1S4 Main St. Gove. Mrs. Cora E. Calgary. Alberta. Canada. . .Terrill, Ltd., A. M. Cedar Falls. Iowa Bancroft, Joseph & Sons Cedar Rapids, Iowa Kramer, I. N. & Sons Charleston. W. Va. — 19 Capital St.. Charleston Cut Fir. & Plant Co. 811 Qnarrier St Winter Floral Co. Chicago, 111. — 57 E. Monroe St Bohannon Floral Co. 25 E. Madison St Lange, A. S54 N. State St Neiglick. Chas. T. 2132-2134 Michigan Ave Snmnelson 2223 W. Madison Schiller. The Florist 31st and Michigan Ave Smyth, W. J. 22 E. Elm St Wienhoeber Co., 13mA Cincinnati. O. 13S E. 4th St. ...'...Raer, Julius 150 E. 4th St Hardesty, T. W. & Co. 532 Race St Hill Floral Co., E. G. Cleveland. Ohio- Gasser Co., J. M. 5523 Euclid Ave Graham. A. & Son 1284 & 1308 Euclid Ave.. The Jones-Russell Co. 1836 W. 25th St Knohle Bros. Colorado Springs, Colo Crnmp, Frank F. Pikes Peak Floral Co. Columbus, O.. 1335 Fair Ave Franklin Park Floral Co. Corsicana. Texas Holm, Alfred Council Bluffs, In.. Wilcox. J. F. & Sons Dnllas. Texas- Brown -Dawson Co. Ross & Mnsten Are Dallas Floral Co. Danville, 111 Smith, F. B. & Sons Dayton, O.. 112 S. Main St Heiss Comnanv Defiance, O Winterich. Christ Denver. Colo The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la Wilson Floral Co., J. S. Detroit. Mich. — 153 Bates St Bemb Floral Co., The I.. Gratiot Ave. & Broadway Breitmeyer's Sons. John Newland & Gratiot Aves Plumb. Chas. H. Dubuque, la Harkett's Floral Co. Eou Claire, Wis Lauritzen Edwardsville. Ill Ammann Co., J. F. EI Paso, Texas, Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. Erie. Pa.. 704 State St Laver, John V. Evansville, Ind.. .Blaekman Floral Co.. The Wm. Evanston, 111., 614 Dempster St Fisher Bros. 602 Davis St Weilanrt. M. Fargo. N. D Smedlev & Co. Fayetteville, Ark The Southwestern Seed Co. Florence, S. C The Palmetto Nurseries Fond du Lac, Wis., 414 Linden St..Haentze Co. Fort Collins, Colo Espelin ft Warren Fort Morgan, Colo Morgan Floral Co. Fort Smith, Ark Brockman's Floral Co. Fort Worth, Texas Baker Bros. Co. McAdam. J. E. Framingham, Mass Goddard. S. J WITT P t0 develop this field of the Retail Florist's business stlil XXIjIjI more as you will gain by it Frceport. 111.. 104 Chicago St Bauscher, John Galesburg, 111 Pillsbury, I. L. Grand Rapids, Mich. — GO Monroe Ave Cross, Ell Ashton Bldg Hartnett, Mary Monroe & Division Aves Smith, Henry Greenfield, Mass Richards, E. A. Greenburg, Pa., 200 N. Maiu St. Thomas, Joseph Guthrie, Okla Furrow & Co. Hamilton, Ont., Can Connon Co., Ltd., John Ilarrisburg. Pa Schmidt, Charles Hartford Conn.— 180 Asylum St Welch, The Florist 242 Asylum St Spear & McManns Coombs, John F. Highland Park. 111. .Highland Park Greenhouses Ilohoken, N. J Grnlich J., & Sons Houston. Tex Kerr, R. C. Indianapolis, Ind. — 241 Massachusetts Ave. Bertermann Bros. Co. 225 N. Pennsylvania St.. Hill Floral Co.. E. G. 1610-1620 N. Illinois St. Weigand's Sons Co., A. Jacksonville, Fla Mills, the Florist, Inc. .Toliet. 111.. Hobbs Bldg Labo, Margaret C. Kankakee, 111 Faber, George Kalamazoo, Mich... Van Bochove & Bro. Kansas City, Mo. — 1017 Grand Ave Murray. Samuel 1116 Walnut St Rock. W. L., Flower Co. Kingston, N. Y Burgevin's Sons, Valentine Knoxville, Tenn., 52.3 Gay St. Crouch, Chas. W. "Home of Flowers," Baum, Chas. H. Kenosha, Wis Turner & Sons, L. Kokomo, Ind Coles Flower Shop La Crosse, Wis La Crosse Floral Co. Salzer Seed Co., John A. Lansing Mich Bissinger, John A. Lexington, Kv. — 160 West Main St Honaker. The Florist 123 East 6th St Keller, John A. Lincoln. Nebr., 1338 O St.Frey & Frey, Florists Little Rock. Ark., 521 Main St.. Tipton & Hurst London. Ont., Canada J. Gnmmage & Sons Long Branch, N. J.. 327 Cedar AvcEisele, W. G. Long Island. N. Y".. Jamesport. — Weir's Elklawn Greenhouses Louisville, Ky. — Masonic Temple Baumer, August R. 550 S. 4th Ave Rchnlz. Jacob Lowell. Mass.. 8 Merrick So Morse & Beals Lynchburg. Va McCarron, Miss Julia Macon. Ga Idle Hour Nurseries Madison, Wis Rentschler Floral Co. Mankato, Minn Windmiller Co., The Milwaukee. Wis. — 108 Wisconsin St Currle Bros. Co. 349 3rd St Edelfsen-Lcidiger Co. 437-441 Milwaukee St Fox, J. M., & Son McKenney & Company, M. A, Minneapolis. Minn., 34 S. 5th St.. 932 Nicollet Ave Whitted Floral Co. 2nd Ave., at 8th St Mazey. The Florist Minot, N. D Valker's Greenhouse Mobile, Ala The Minge Floral Co. Montgomery, Ala Rosemont Gardens Montreal. Quebec. Can McKenna. Ltd. Mt. Clemens, Mich ....Von Boeselager, August Mt. Vernon. N. Y Dnmmett. Arthu- Nashville, Tenn Joy Floral Compan- Newhnrgh. N. Y.. 91 Water St.Yuess Garden Co. Newark, O Duerr. Chas. A. New Castle, Pa.. N. Mercer St Butz Bros. New Haven. Conn Champion & Co.. J. N. New London, Conn Reuter's New Orleans. La. — 3442 St. Charles St The Avenue Floral Co. 121 Baronne St Eble, Charles Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.. H. Pa'nworth, Pres. Newton. Mass Newton Rose Conservatories New York. N. Y. — 2366 Broadway Brown, Charles H. 413 Madison Ave Bunvard. Alfred T. Madison Ave. & 44th St .Dards. Chas. A. fill Madison Ave Mver. The Florist 427 Fifth Ave Siebrecht & Son 22 W. 59th St Sealing, Max 1153 Broadway Small, J. H. & Sons 761 Fifth Ave Stumpp. Geo. E. M. 1193 Broadway Warendorff. Alexander 42 West 28th St Young & Nugent All these firms are adverti'sine telegraph and out-of-town orders with everv possible chance which affords itself. Help them to have a in every town of the Tinted States and Canada : it will help you and them and surelv will help the florist trade. Norfolk. Va., 269 Granby St.Grandy, The Florist North East, Pa F. E. Selkregg Northampton, Mass Butler & Oilman Norwich, Coun Reuter's Oakland, Md The H. Weber & Sons Co. Oklahoma City, Okla Furrow & Co. Stiles Co.. The Omaha, Neb., 1519 Farnam St. Henderson. Lewis Hess & Swoboda Oswego, N. Y Workman. W. H. Owosso, Mich Owosso Floral Co. Talm Beach, Fla Foster & Foster Parkersburg, W. Va Dudley & Sons, J. W. Pasadena, Cal The Orchid Passaic, N. J Sceery, Edward Paterson, N. J Sceery, Edward Peoria, 111 Loveridge, Charles Philadelphia, Pa. — 221 Broad St Fox, Charles Henry 1S00 Chestnut St... The London Flower Shop 1514 Chestnut St Tennock Bros. Phoenix, Ariz Donofrio's Floral Dept. Pittsburgh. Pa. — 710 E. Diamond St..E. C. Ludwig Floral Co. 5936 Penn Ave Randolph & McClements Keenan Bldg Smith Co., A. W. Pittsfield, Mass.. 40 Penn St.. The Flower Shop Portland, Ore., 133 Sixth St..Tonseth Floral Co. Poughkecpsie. N. Y Saltford Flower Shop Providence. R. I Johnston Bros. Quincy, 111 L Gentemann Bros. Racine. Wis Hinchliffe. Mrs. J. T. Red Bank, N. J W. W. Kennedy & Sons Richmond, Ind Lemon, Fred H., & Co. Richmond, Va Hammond Co., Inc. Rochester, Minn * Bragg, Ross Rochester, N. Y., 25 Clinton Ave. Keller & Sons Rockford, 111 Buckbee. H. W. Rockvilie Centre, N. Y Ankers, Clarenre R. Saginaw, Mich Grohman. The Florist 514 Genesee St Frneh. Charles. & Sons Salt Lake City, Utah Huddart Floral Co. Sandusky. O Wagner Greenhouses San Francisco. Cal. — 2n5 Powell St Art Floral Co. 323-125 Kearny St Pelicano. Rossi & Co. 233-235 Grant Joseph, B. M. Saratoga Springs, N. Y' T. J. Totten. Inc. Seranton, Pa Clark. G. R. Seattle, Wash Hollywood Gardens Scdalia, Mo ...Archias Floral Co. Sheboygan. Wis Matthewson. J. E. Sioux City. la J. C. Rennison Company 402 4th St Roeklin & Lehman Spokane. Wash., 11 Post St Hoyt Bros. Co. 722 Riverside Ave.. Spokane Florist Co., Inc. Springfield, Mass., 378 Main St...Aitken. Mark St. Joseph, Mo. Stuppy Floral Co. St. Louis, Mo. — 7th & Washington Ave Grimm & Gorly 7041 Florissant Ave Melnbardt. Fred A. 4326-28 Olive St Weber, Fred C. Bovle & Maryland Aves. .. .Weber. Fred H. St. Paul, Minn..' 24 W. 5th St Holm & Olson Summit. N. J Macdonald. M. Tarrytown, N. Y Pierson Co., F. R. Terre Haute, Ind ...Heinl, John G., & Son Toledo, O. — ' 336 Superior St Freeman. Mrs. J. B. 1307-1315 Cherry St Schramm Bros. 2941 Cherry St Mrs. E. Suder Topeka, Kan Mrs. Lord's Flower Room Toronto. Ont. — 123 King St. W Dillemnth. The Florist 266 Yonge St Simmons & Son Tuscaloosa. Ala Mrs. H. Alston Tucson. Arizona Howe Brothers Waco. Texas Wolfe. The Florist Washington, D. C— 1214 F St.. N. W Gude Bros. Co. 15th & H Sts Small, J. H.. & S- Wellesley. Mass J. Tailby & Son- West Lynn. Mass Wm. Miller & Sons Wheeling, W. Va Langhans. Arthur Wichita. Kan Mueller, Chas. P. Williamsport. Pa Evenden Bros. Worcester. Mass.- — 371-73 Main St Lange. H. F. A. 3 Pleasant St Randall's Flower Shop Youngstown. O Geo. W. Kay Zanesville, O The Imlay Company respondent ALBERT POCHELON, Secretary, care The L. Bemb Floral Company, 153 Bates Street, Detroit, Mich 200 The American Florist. Alio-, '4* DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/ ittSz&t 739 Buckingham Place. L. D, Phone, Graceland 1112. Send hi your retail order*. WI HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL GO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C* GEO. fl. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts B936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing S343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GAIIFllXD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I. * and all T. J. JOHNSTON a CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. HTEL-EGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to x any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Casta must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Albxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1 153 Broadway. Cor. 15th G H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists : KT171A7 V/YBW We are in the Heart of maVV 1\JM\J\ And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members oi Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .-.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Auditorium Ames, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. AnderBon service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IB W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1833. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing I9 Z 5- The American Florist. 201 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, >'. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. ■Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 1415 Farnvm St. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo. N. Y. Arehias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N, J. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Ffcwer Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn, Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex, Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Fiauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Oklahoma City, Okla. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. F., Inc., New York. . Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G. t Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn, Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, 0. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L. St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Ales., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A,, Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Reuter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Scaling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, 0. Small & Sons, J. H. New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston, 111. Furrow & Co., Galvin, Thos. Galvin, Thos. Gasser, J. M., R. I. Y. Tex. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold. G., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDB BROS.CQ. FLORISTS n«r- . BKOS.CO. ^-» • m W®h Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. fhc Park J.A.VAIENTINK. flOral V0» President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co,, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 202 The American Florist. A ug. 14. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Sljr SJondtm iFlntorr &bnw, ffitd. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Fa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Larsest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. fi. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND) EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland. Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota. Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark.— George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. New-ark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. | — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis. Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia. Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash: — (California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchl 234=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will (ill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. BYRB®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street* We delivcranywhere in Canndii and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel NEW YORK It A QT All * Park street DUO I Oil 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing 19*5- The American Florist. 203 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to SgijpS 3 — GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr ^S§^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS ,25 Clinton Avenue, N. oehester Phone, 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 3189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In City, Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney phone. Preston ico Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, mil NTH MINN We are the center of the great UULUlHi milllli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S New York. MYPR PIHRI^T 609-611 Madison Ave mien, rLumoi, r no „^5297Piaza. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±L01^ERS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n .. Mention the American Florist when writing C. II. f REY.Er 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. E0RGE RYE "Some Florist" n. 6th st., Ft. Smith, Ark KK^AJENTONJEX, Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Far nam St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists 1 Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., xe"" Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY lembers Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 BroadSt. IEWAK N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Onr Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. **« $p * of el ulIy HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO, ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS will fill your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 204 The American Florist. Aug. 14, y Providence, R. I. TRADE VERT QUIET. > The present business lull, which is to be expected during the hot months, has settled down too comfortably to please anyone, and at present there seems to be no indications of an early return of better business. A large number of regular store patrons have gone to the summer resorts, with the result that that channel of the trade has been somewhat cut off. This week asters are arriving in large quanti- ties, as are also gladioli. There are very few carnations, almost all the growers have cleaned them out and are refixing the benches. A number of the growers are now bringing in good Boston ferns that are finding a ready sale. Sweet peas on account of the week of rain and cloudy weather we have had are not very good, but with a few days of good old sunshine they will soon be back again as good as ever. Among other flowers noted here are cosmos, dahlias, phloxes and gypso- philas, but the call for these flowers is very light. At the greenhouses everything is active. Things never looked better at this time of the year. The early mums are looking good, the growers are all busy filling their car- nation beds and from the present out- look the carnation crop this year should be a good one. J. F. Wood opened his new flower "store in the Strand theatre building August 7, under the name of the Strand Florist. Mr. Wood has a very neat store in this new building. The last few days have kept nearly everyone busy with funeral work, while the cut flower trade is only mod- erate. H. A. T. Essex County, N. J., Florists' Club. ANNUAL OUTING. The second annual outing of the above named club was held at Gillette, N. J., August 5. It had been planned to hold it on the day previous but the great storm prevented. However, storms clear the air, and when the club members and their friends assembled at Lincoln park, Newark, N. J., the weather was perfect. A number of automobiles were in waiting and the party, numbering nearly 150, were ta- ken 17 miles through a beautiful coun- try to the grove at Gillette. On the trip many evidences of the storm, as damaged, crops and roads, were noted, but no mishaps occurred. Upon arrival at the grove, more evidence of the storm was seen. The Passaic river had overflowed its banks and a part of the ground was a lake, which in the end furnished great amusement for some of the boys, who like ducks, love the wa- ter. Some of the New York visitors were surprised that clams, lobsters and fish in such large quantities could be found so far inland, but they were there in great plenty. We have said clams, lobsters and fish, because we are not certain whether clams and lob- sters are fish or animals. We intend to submit that question to our friend, Joe Manda, who was on the ground and is an expert on such matters. Continuing our story, there was clam chowder to start with, then on a great mound of fire, clams, bluefish and sweet potatoes were baked and corn and chickens were roasted. We believe roast is the proper word for corn and chicken, but it was all done on one big fire. We may add that two good meals were served with accompaniments of various liquid refreshments. There was a game of baseball, jumping and races. The officers of the club are : John A. Rassbaeh, president; Henry Harnecker, vice-president; Edward Jacobi, Jr., sec- Our Motto for Progressiveness Customers must be satisfied, has made our unexcelled de- liveiy possible. ^^a£&Smm j&njjgMgrew/flJisg&ey msera ISM) Send us your next order for Washington, D. C, and vicinity, if you appreciate qual- ity, quantity and mode of good conduct. GUDE BROTHERS CO. Florists and Floral Decorators, Washington, D. C. Members of the F. T. D ^Atttaflkttt* retary; Edwin Persson, treasurer. The outing committee was as follows : Rich- ard Yuill, chairman; James J. Mc- Laughlin, secretary; A. C. Bergerow, treasurer; W. L. Jones, Ernest Haus- mann, R. Plebarny and John L. Pfeu- fer. All these gentlemen were untir- ingly active in their efforts to show everybody a good time and they were eminently successful. Our old friends, John Crossley, W. G. Badgley, W. G. Muller, Jacob Hauck, W. Brunner, and others, were also active in lending a hand. A large number of ladies and children added gaiety to the occasion. Visitors from New York were : Wal- ter F. Sheridan, Charles Schenck, Pat- rick J. Smith, Harry Riedel, A. H. Langjhar, Roman J. Irwin and wife, and J. K. Allen and wife, whose home is near Newark. The winners in the various events follow : Baseball game, Married vs. Single men — Won by married men; umpire, W. G. Badgley; scorer, H. C. Riedel. It was a four-inning game and a home run was made by E. Hausmann in the third inning. Standing broad jump — Harry Mc- Donough, first. One hundred yard dash for men un- der 35 years — Ernest Hausmann, first. One hundred yard dash, men over 35 years — Harry Stein, first. Three-legged race — G. Haden Ple- barny and Harry McDonough, first. Married ladies' race, 25 yards — Mrs. R. J. Irwin, first. One hundred yard dash, married la- dies — Mrs. Ernest Hausmann, first. Children's race — Miss Elizabeth Pfeufer, first. Tug of war, Married vs. Single Men — Won by single men. The automobile trip back to Newark in the cool evening completed the day's events, and the Essex County Florists' Club had made a bright spot on the map of New Jersey. A. F. F. Horticultural Society of New York. There will be an exhibition (pi-in- cipally gladioli) of this society, Satur- day and Sunday, August 21-22, in the Museum building, New York Botanical Garden. An invitation is extended to all interested to take part in this ex- hibition. Schedules are now ready, and will be sent upon application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York. George V. Nash, Sec'.y. North Yakima, Wash. — A. H. Har- rison, who has been first field deputy in this district, has resigned and will accept a position with the Kentucky Tobacco Products Co., of Louisville, Ky. Soutiiington, CONN. — Frederick N. Francis and John Olson have acquired the Francis Greenhouses on West Cen- ter street. They will be taken down and removed to the corner of Main and Bristol streets. Detroit, Mich. — A stranger who pre- viously ordered a $4 bouquet by 'phone and presented a worthless check in payment, is being sought by the local authorities charged with swindling the Miller Floral Co. out of the flowers and $5 in cash in addition. y '9'5- The American Florist. 205 A BUSINESS BUILDING OPPORTUNITY SALES CO-OPERATION FOR WITTBOLD CUSTOMERS Boston Fern •v'-'- Read this retail news- paper advertisement. Study it. Wouldn't this ad look good in your local news- papers with your name attached to tV\6 sum-*-* • risible only ™- ., .-lendid for only a. 1 - " „, ffl secure one YOUR NAME in this space The Florist who makes the biggest noise is most successful today. To make noise you must advertise — and back up your advertis- ing with genuine bargains Then why not arrange to sell these high-class Boston Ferns — a $2.50 value — for $1.50 each this summer ? Here is how you can do it and make 50% profit We will sell you the Boston Ferns just as described in the retail ad above for only $1.00 each, with an allowance of 107o off to cover freight. If your order is for 12 Ferns or more, we will furnish you with an electrotype of the retail ad free. Think it over quick. You can sell big quantities of these Wittbold Boston Ferns thi summer. This offer will make a noise in your town that will bring you lots of new Customers. There will be other Wittbold Specials to follow this one. So get in line with our many successful customers and WIRE, PHONE OR MAIL YOUR ORDER TODAY THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. PHONE GRACELAND 1112 CHICAGO 206 The American Florist. Aug. 14, the Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. ROCHELLE, ILL. — The Rochelle Seed Co. has closed its establishment. Niles, Mich. — John Bauman will re- open his seed warehouse in the near future. Seeds valued at $28,555 were im- ported from Germany by the United States in May, 1915. Lexington, Ky. — With limit of lia- bilities fixed at $100,000, the name of C. S. Brent, Inc.. has been changed to C. S. Brent Seed Co. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 11 were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.00 per 100 pounds. Visited Chicago : George H. Dicks, of Cooper, Taber & Co., London, Eng. ; Eltweed Pomeroy, LaGranja, Donna, Tex.; A. T. Ferrell, of A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw, Mich. Philadelphia, Pa. — Jas. J. O'Brien, receiver for the Johnson Seed Co., re- ports liabilities $21,000, assets $5,000 to $15,000. The latter will be offered at public sale August 24. Clabinda, Ia. — The Berry Seed Co., Inc.. has increased its capital stock from $75,000 to $150,000, fully paid up. The company with its reserve now has a working capital of $200,000. French bulbs just arrived in New York are none too bright in appear- ance or above grade in size. Their condition seems to indicate lack of skilled labor in assorting as well as in packing. Examintions for the position of aid for seed testing in the United States department of agriculture at Wash- ington. D. C, will be held August 18. The position pays $720 per annum and is open to both men and women. Springfield, Mo. — At the annual meeting of the Springfield Seed Co., R. R. Ricketts, president; W. B. Mur- ray, vice-president; A. S. E. Sanders, secretary and treasurer, and M. C. Baker and M. D. Ricketts, directors, were re-elected. On the farm of Charles Hyde of Southbridge the second crop of alfalfa grew 15 inches in the 15 days after the first crop was harvested, according to Prof. Hasket of Massachusetts Agri- cultural College, who kept a record of the growth for that period. French advices of July 30 indicate an advance in Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, 13-centimeter up to 20 francs, and 14-centimeter up to 25 francs, and add the information that Hollanders and certain American growers are asking for prices on 12- centimeter sizes. Onion sets at Chicago now in the crates, but a small percentage of the crops in the field, do not present an at- tractive appearance and their keep- ing qualities are certainly open to sus- picion. All hands are active in the fields now lifting the crop as fast as possible. We have had five days with- out rain, starting again August 11. Danish Seed Crops. Carlos Jensen, representing L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, who recently arrived in the United States, reports that owing to drought, insect or other unfavorable conditions crops of beans, beets, cabbage, carrot,, chervil, dill, parsley, peas, radish, red cabbage, sal- sify, celery, spinach and turnip are middling to poor. Cauliflower and brus- sel-sprouts give good promise. In flower seeds biennials are promising but the annuals are late owing to cold and dry weather. German Seed. Crops. According to mail advices just re- ceived the area of biennial flower seeds is about the same as in former years and the plants are in excellent condi- tion. The dry weather helped mate- rially to develop the flowers and a good crop may be expected. Pansies suf- fered from the heat but recovered well under the recent rains and the crop will be more than middling. Larkspurs are exceptionally fine and promise a good harvest. Hollyhocks are fine and healthy so far. Asters suffered somewhat during the. exces- sive heat, but the plants saved are full of vigor and are sure to recover under the present cool weather. Per- ennials are doing well, the heat hav- ing done no harm to the early and sec- ond early crops. At present delphi- niums, gaillardias, lychnis and such like perennials make a good show. The novelties will include Dimorpho- theca aurantiaca in many new col- ors, Myosotis alpestris elegantissima carminea, the darkest of the red-flow- ered Alpine forget-me-nots (perfectly distinct from all other red or pink varieties as proven by the color of the seed which is dark gray instead of black), and Ricinis laciniatus, a dis- tinct new variety of medium height with deeply cut leaves, the lobes being divided nearly to the stalk, elegantly narrow, the appearance of the whole plant graceful. Long Island Seed Crops. Floral Park, July 28. — Cabbage seed on the Island, in so far as my crops are concerned, is somewhat above the average yield. The sample of seed is very good. The wet season we have had filled the pods out well, so that there is very little small seed. Kale is not so good as it has been for the past three seasons, due to the poor start that it got last fall. The weather was exceedingly dry at the time of sowing and the result was small stock, which was hurt by lice. The yield was about 500 pounds per acre. A. Mattituck, July 28. — The cabbage seed harvest is now well under way, and for the most part the yield prom- ises to be a fair one. Some fields have been badly blighted and the result on the different varieties will be quite un- even, although the average result we think may be regarded as fairly satis- factory. It is probable that a de- livery of from 60 to 75 per cent of the early varieties will be made on con- tracts, while the late ones are quite likely to be delivered in full or very nearly so. L. New Jersey Seed Crops. Pedricktown, July 28. — Our season as a whole from the time seeding started and plants were first set in the fields last spring has been very unfavorable to plant growth, to say nothing of insects which were more numerous and destructive than ever before in our experience. The rain fall has been abnormal and ruinous to crops in flat lands. The excessive moisture and hot suns have brought blight and aphis on vine crops, especially muskmelon and cucumber. The latter is prac- tically a failure in this section. Pep- per and tomato crops have been hard hit by cutworms and beetles, causing much replanting and in some instances fields are very uneven and backward. Egg plants have not escaped anything and have been attacked by aphis, root and branch. Some fields have been plowed up. Both summer and winter squash and pumpkin are backward only crop that has not suffered to any extent and is normal, with a goodly and uneven stands. Field corn is the acreage. If we can have dry weather from now on, with an occasional shower and a good warm fall, we may get a fair harvest of seed, but crops and weather conditions do not look very encouraging at present. P. Swedesboro, July 27. — The tomato crop does not look over 75 per cent, egg plant, 75 per cent; pepper, squash and pumpkin, 100 per cent; cucumber, cantaloupe and watermelon, 20 to 25 per cent. Corn looks good. We are having heavy fogs, which are killing the tomato vines, and the continued wet and cold weather is retarding the growth of all crops. "Vine crops are in particularly bad shape; many fields will be failures. , H. Important Fall Fairs in Ontario. The agricultural societies' branch of the Ontario department of agriculture recently issued a list of 309 fairs to be held in the province the coming fall. The more important (at places of ap- proximately 5,000 or more population) are as follows : Kenera, August 26-27; Canadian Na- tional Exhibition, at Toronto, August 28-September 13; Windsor, August 31- September 3; Belleville, September 6-7; Brockville, September 6-8; Cornwall, September 9-11; Ottawa, Central Can- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Growen of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH, PARSNIP. PARSLEY. CELERY. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company r9 J 5- The American Florist. 207 ada; Pair, September 10-18; Western Ontario Fair, at London, September 10-18; Oshawa, September 13-15; Fort "William, September 14-17; Hamilton, September 15-18; Peterborough, Sep- tember 16-1S; Strathroy, September 20- 22; Barrie, September 20-22; Chatham, September 21-23; Collingwood, Septem- ber 22-25; Midland, September 23-24; Paris, September 23-24; Lindsay, Sep- tember 23-25; Petrolea, September 23- 24; "Woodstock, September 23-24; Gode- rich, September 28-30; Kingston, Sep- tember 28-30; Sarnia, September 2S-30; Cobourg, September 29-30; Sault Ste. Marie, September 29-October 1; Gait, September 30-October 1; Orillia, Sep- tember 30-October 1; Ingersoll, Octo- ber 4-5; Port Hope, October 5-6; Wel- land, October 5-6; Owen Sound, Octo- ber 6-8; Arnprior, October 8-10. "Vegetables for Profit." The full title of this 174-page paper covered book is "How to Grow, Pack and Ship Vegetables for Profit," by Chris. Reuter, of New Orleans, La., in which he gives the. result of his 36 years' experience and observations in gardening, farming, marketing, etc., in the south. The author covers a wide field very thoroughly, giving much in- formation of value to southern truck- ers. The long list of contents includes : "Marketing and Distribution," "Water Supply," "Good Roads," "Shipping Fa- cilities," "Truck Growers' Associa- tions," "Profits and Losses," "Storing Perishable "Vegetables," "Use of Hot Beds and Cold Frames," "Acres to Plant for Carload Daily," "Shipping Rules and Grades," "Packing Fruits and. Vegetables," "Spraying Methods for the Vegetable Garden," "Frost Notes," etc. Imports. During the week ending August 7 imports were received at New York as follows : Muller, Schall & Co., 200 barrels clover seed (Havre, France), 125 barrels seeds (Havre, France). Byrnes & Lowery, 11 barrels beet seed, 4 barrels turnip seed (London). L. D. Crossmond & Co., 11 cases bulbs, 1 barrel bulbs (Bermuda). New York Botanical Garden, 13 cases live plants (Bahia.). Vaughan's Seed Store, 252 cases bulbs (Marseilles). J. W. Hampton, Jr., & Co., 23 cases bulbs (Rotterdam). Naday & Fleischer, 1 case plants (Havre, France). F. R. Pierson Co., 64 cases bulbs (Bermuda). F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 4 cases bulbs (Rotterdam). American Shipping Co., 2 cases bulbs (Rotterdam). Winter, Son & Co., 2 sacks grass seed (London). Maltus & Ware, 1 case live plants (Cartagena). P. Henderson & Co., 44 cases bulbs (Bermuda). Jacot & Mullen, 167 bags clover seed (London). R. F. Lang, 21 cases bulbs (Rotter- dam). To order, 107 bags seeds (Mar- seilles). To order, 130 bags seeds (London). To order, 12 bags seeds (London). To order, 150 barrels seeds (Ber- muda), 179 barrels seeds (Havre, France). Flower Seeds for Present Sowing PANSY— Barnard's Florists' Mixture For Size of Bloom and Rich Colors, Excelled by None Trade Pkt., 25c; V s oz., SI. 00; Y 2 oz., $3.50; oz., 7.00. GIANT MIXTURE-Trade Pkt., 20c; % oz., 50c; oz., $4.00. CALCEOLARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora Trade Pkt., 50c CINERARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora ... Trade Pkt., 50c PRIMULA, Sinensis Fimbriata, choice varieties, in separate colors and mixed. Tr. Pkt., 50c SEEDS OF HARDY PERENNIALS. Very complete assortment. 10 per cent off for cash on orders for flower seeds. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ai.zf S D Kw CHICAGO Simon Louis Freres & Co. SEED GROWERS Bruyeres=le=Chatel, Seine et Oise, France We are sellers for immediate delivery of Asparagus, Broad Beans, Beets, Broccolis, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Celery, Chicory, Dandelion, Leeks, Lettuce, Mangel, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Vegetable Marrow, Swiss, Turnip, Swedes, Grass Seeds, Clever Seed. We are buyers of Poa-pratensis, Timothy, Meadcw Fescve, Peid GifSf. OUR wholesale price list, for the trade only, of High Class Bulbs for forcing and for outdoor plant- ing is now ready for distribution. Drop us a postal for your copy — it contains informa- tion of interest and value. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK COLD STORAGE VALLEY Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, givingrthe best results all year round. $16 00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for ICO. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $14.00 for 1100: $7.50 for 500: $4.00 for 250. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and FREMONT, Squash. NEBRASKA THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. iaHFaHaHaBra&oeHBBaJBBBIBEiBEEiBE s Cyclamen Seed! s To get best results sow early a El 1 | STUART LOW CO.'S 1 I m superb strain, including: Low's Salmon King Pink Pearl Giant White Mrs. Buckston Princess May Vulcan Phoenix, Etc. 1915 crop just harvested. Also STREPTOCARPUS, finest strain. Royal Nurseries Bush Hill Park ENFIELD, ENGLAND liigsiiiiaiiiiaiaisiaiiiiaiaiiiHiisiaiiiiiaMiiiiiH^ Mention the American Florist ivhen writing MY WinterOrchid Sweet Peas Has just received the Gold Medal of Honor the highest award in floriculture, by the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Write for price list, which has been already mailed. ANT. C. ZV0LANEK Lompoc, Calif. 208 The American Florist. Aug. 14, §■■111 I Daehnfeldt's Danish Quality Seeds Cauliflowers, Cabbages, Rutabagas, Mangels, Pansies, Asters, Cyclamens, Stocks, Etc. Are Recognized All Over the World.= Ask Them from Your Seedsmen. jj CABBAGE §f DANISH ROUNDHEAD Shortstemmed If you have not received our preliminary price list for delivery after harvest 1915, write our Representative, Mr Axel KmidSOn, 1709 10th Ave., So., Minneapolis, Minn., to send you one. L DAEHNFELDT, Ltd., Seed Growers, Cable Address: Daehnfeldt-Odense. Odense, Denmark. sfilllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!I1IIIII1I1I1IIII!IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIII Illlllllllllllllllll I Illiililiilliiilil liiiillllll iiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiB Mention the American Florist when writing L. Giganfeums, 8-9 in.. 8- tO in., 9-10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers S Dttia If m • ?ePPer, Egg Plant, Tomato, apmaiuea. Vme See(J md mela Corn ; Correspondence Solicited. ' George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N.J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandtfloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BANS, write JOHN BODGER fi SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH Bloomsdale Farm. SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing rMiTsohseedco; WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing finest p anS y Seed Quality My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finest mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed, $1.00: Y> oz.. $2.00; 1 oz., $4.00. Cash with order. E.B.JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport. Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, sou3teT d£nce SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES ■MM. from 3-inch pott. Chrysanthemums Carnation* for fall delivery. Smllox, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, SSTSft Mention the American Florist when writing THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- , thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- -tains many chapters [covering all sides of i growing, propagating. 1 storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosns, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $3.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3 in., 10c: 4 in.. 15c: 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2H-in„ $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 19*5- The American Florist. 209 :. I i: Burpee's Winter- Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Originated at Fordhook Farms and grown at Floradale Farm. Absolutely fixed — true to color and type. We began hybridizing the original Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas, namely, Burpee's Earliest of All (Christmas Pink), Burpee's Earliest White, Burpee's Earliest Sunbeams and Burpee's Re- selected Earliest Of All with the finest varieties' of the summer flowering Spencers at our FORDHOOK FARMS in 1909. It is, however, quite a slow process to thoroughly "true" and "fix" these seedlings, and it being against the principles of our business to put any novelty ou the market in an unfixed condition, we are offering only two varieties at present. The stocks of these, we know to be absolutely fixed, true to color and type. After our crops are harvested we may be in a position to offer, in a limited way, several other winter-flowering novelties, particulars of which will be found in Burpee's Annual for 1916. FORDHOOK PINK This is the result of a cross made at our Fordhook Farms in 1909. The color is a beautiful shade of rose-pink on white ground; the coloring deepening towards the edge of the standard and wings. The flowers are of largest size, exquisitely waved and usually produced in threes and fours on long stems. Uusurpassed for cut flower trade. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the Spring Show of the PENNSLYVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Philadelphia, March 23, 1915. In sealed packets containing twelve seeds each. Per pkt., 25 cents; 14 oz., $1,35; Y 2 oz., $2.25; per oz., $4.00. FORDHOOK ROSE The result of a cross made at our Fordhook Farms in 1910. This lovely novely is a charming shade of rosy carmine. The flowers are of largest size and usually borne in threes and fours on long stiff stems. Awarded Certificates Of Merit at the INTERNATIONAL SHOW, New York, March 20, 1915, and at the Spring Show of the PENNSLYVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Philadelphia, March 23, 1915. In sealed packets containing twelve seeds each. Per pkt., 25 cents; Y 4 OZ., $1.35; Y 2 oz., $2.25; per oz , $4.00. YARRAWA The Sweet Pea par-excellence for Winter Flowering under glass. We were awarded Certificate Of Merit for this superb novelty at the INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, in New York, March, 1914, at the Spring Show of the PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Philadelphia, March, 1915. YARRAWA is an easy and good "doer," invariably giving excellent account of itself whether grown in pots, boxes, raised benches or solid beds. YARRAWA has the heavy foliage and rank strong growth of the summer-flowering type and is a true winter blooming Spencer From seed sown early in October at Fordhook Farms, the plants came into bloom December 20th and flowered profusely until May. The flowers are exquisitely waved and when well grown will average two and one- half inches in diameter, many of them being duplex, or double flowered, thus adding greatly to the general effect of the bunch. They are borne usually in fours on extra long, strong stems. The color is a most pleasing shade of bright rose pink, with light wings. Floradale-grown seed exclusively— M oz., $1.00; per oz., $3.50; »4 lb., $12.50; lb., $45.00. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. Seed Growers, Burpee Buildings, Philadelphia 210 The American Florist. Aug. 14, French Paper While Grandiflora (Now Due) Per 1000 Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) .....$ 9.00 Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) 1 1.00 Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora Select Bulbs 9.00 Mammoth Bulbs 12.00 Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $60.00 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00 Lilium Harrisii-S£3° F Best Bermuda StOCk. From rogued fields. Per 1000 6-7 inch (335 to case) $50.00 7-9 inch (200 bulbs to case) 75.00 Freesias Purity (True). Per 100 5 iHrj. andup $2.00 V? in. to f's-in 1.60 H in. to Hin 1.25 Per 1000 $18.00 13.00 10.00 Cold Storage Lilies SPECIAL PRICES to "Clean UP." Per case Giganteum, 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 Formosum, 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 14.00 French Grown. Per 1000 Jumbo, ?4-in. and up $10.00 Vaughan's Improved Purity. Per 100 Per 1001 =s-in. and no $2.00 $18.00 H-in. to =8 in 1.75 15.00 Uml _. )h ,, Q „„ 3 s-in. to yj-in 1.50 12.00 Mammoth, ii-m. to ?}-m 8.00 New Crop Calla Bulbs Now on Hand. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York FREESIA BULBS TRUE PURITY . Per 100 Per 1000 h inch diameter $1.8 I $16.00 H inch diameter 150 14 00 ? 8 inch diameter 1.20 11.00 COLD STORAGE LILIES Giganteum. 9-10. 200 to case $17 00 Giganteum, 7-9. 300 to case 15.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 411-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS.MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory PRICE, $3.00, POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swett Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stock ready for 2 Vfc-in. pot sin flats of about HOclumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing- included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for illustrated folder. McHutchison & Co. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EICALYPNS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. t9 z 5- The American Florist. 211 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * STEGHER'S Seedsmen's Supplies Seed Bags, Folding Boxes, Hangers and Catalogue Covers STECtlER LITHOGRAPHIC COMPANY ROCHESTER, N. Y. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **********************************< Him iniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiM Our Sales To Date 376,000 jFreesia Purity and Calla Bulbs H WE CONTROL THE CREAM. Our stock is the finest grown. Second and third orders from this year's customers prove our claim. Wire or mail your orders; we fill in succession. 5% discount on all orders accompanied by cash, in answer to this advertisement. i For quick sale we are offering the balance of our stock of I True Freesia I Purity Bulbs 1 AT ALMOST COST S Per 100 Per 1000 1 %to 1-in. dia $1.25 $9.00 1 % to 34-in. dia 1.00 7.60 m Vi to 54-in. dia 75 5.00 M 600 at 1000 rate. Special prices on large quantities when cash I Send us, NOW, I your order for your is sent with order. We prepay the express to your city. CALLA BULBS They Never Will Be Cheaper Per 100 Per 1000 2V 2 to 3-in. dia $7.00 $60.00 V/ 2 to 2-in. dia. 2 to 2y 2 -in- dia 6.00 60.00 1 to lVi-in. dia. Per 100 ..$5.00 .. 2.00 Per 1000 $40.00 15.00 SANTA CRUZ BULB & PLANT CO., Freight prepaid when cash is sent a with order to your City. We always H make good when Bulbs are damaged j| on the way. M Don't Wait-Write at Once. | 21 Pacific Avenue, | SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. | ■ ■■11 1 minium iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii miiim urn raitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii mumwm 212 The American Florist. Aug. *4i TheKENILWORTH GiantPansy seeds are all grown by myself and are offered in the following mixtures and separate colors: 22 — KENILWORTH STRAIN — The flowers are of perfect form and substance; many of the immense flowers are from 3% to 4 inches; it is a striking collection of beautiful colors and markings rich with shades of red, brown, bronze, and many others. Light, Medium or Dark Mixtures. 2G — KENILWORTH CUT FLOWER MIXTURE — Is a distinct class by itself, surpassing all other strains as a cut flower or for exhibition purposes, for inside or outside growing; the large flowers are carried erect above the foliage on heavy stems, 7 or 8 inches long. 28 — MASTERPIECE; — A remarkable type; the curled, wavy petals giving the flower a double appearance, larg e flowers of great substance. 30 — GIANT THREE AND FIVE BLOTCHED PANSIES — A superb mixture. Flowers large and of circular form and of great substance. The display of coloring is unsurpassed. A combination of almost every shade o'f rich velvety colors, reds are par ticularly conspicuous. NEW SEED NOW READY All sorts and mixtures, except the new Pansy Princess, are $5. CO per oz.; $1.25 per %-oz.; 5000 seeds, $1.00; trade packet of 1000 seeds, 25c; any 5 pkts, $.1.00. Please order by number. PRIN&ESS. 20— The New Upright Pansy This strain Is entirely distinct from all others. It is absolutely compact, upright growing, and extremely weather-proof, enduring many storms .without damage to its floweY. The flowers are mostly blotched and frilled like the Masterpiece, of good form and heavy velvety texture, on heavy stems carried well above the foliage. At- tractive' by the brilliancy of its colors. 500 Seeds 20c; 1000 Seeds 35c; Va oz, $1,00; l A oz. $2.00; 1 oz. $7.50. 38 — Mme. Perret — Red and wine shades. 40 — Zebra — Fine striped mixture. 42 — Adonis — Light blue, white center. 44 — Black — Almost coal black. 48 — Lord Beaconsfield — Purple shaded white. 50 — Bronze — Beautiful bronze. 62 — Cecily — Steel blue", margined white. 64 — Goliath— Large curled yellow* blotched. 68 — Emp. William — Ultramarine blue. 84 — Superba — Orchid tints of red and wine. 86 — Sunlight — Yellow with brown blotches. 88 — Andromeda — Curled apple blossom. 90 — Colosse'a Venosa — Light veined shades. 92 — Almond Blossom — Delicate rose. 94 — Aurora — Terra cotta shades." 97 — The above named Orchid mixed. 98 — Indigo Blue — Deep velvety blue. 100 — Light Blue shades. 104 — Meteor — Bright red brown. 106 — Pres. McKinley — Yellow, dark blotched. 114 — Purple — Large rich deep color. 116 — Peacock — Blue, rosy face, white edge. 118 — Psyche — Curled white, five blotches. 126 — Red — A collection of rich red shades. 138— rWhite — Large satiny white. 140— White with violet blotch. 142 — Yellow — Large golden yellow. 144 — Yellow with dark blotch. RAINBOW is a mixture- of the - most beautiful, gorgeous colors. ^M blotched, striped, veined, mar- ^hJ gined, etc. With every $1.00 worth of Pansy seed I will send, free, 1000 (pOTOtfff seeds of Rainbow, ^^m and with other _^^M amounts in mitp ^^M ^j^V^Vl Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Astei Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B.Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tumi; Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. Mil FflRn P.MIH Wisconsin and Idaho. miLriWU, UURH. Mention the American Florist when writing MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For auotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany Mention the American Florist when writing Boston Ferns for Planting Per 100 $5.00 Per 1000 $45.00 Heavy Stock, 2H-inch BEGONIA CINCINNATI. 3-inch, - - 20.00 175.00 BEGONIA LORRAINE, 3-inch, - - - -18.00 170.00 Ready for 4-inch. ASPAR. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2 1 4-in., 3.00 25.00 " Seedlings, 6 00 SPRENGERI, Seedlings, - - 6.00 AMPELOPSIS VEITCBII, strong 3 year pot plants, doz., $3 50; per 100, $25.00 PRIMULA OBCONICA, asst. and PRIMULA MALACOIDES, strong 2^-inch pot plants; per 100, $4.00; per 1000, $35.00. ASK FOR QUOTATIONS ON FALL STOCK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE * * * * 31-33 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. 43 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. * Trade Directory Price: $3.00, postpaid American Florist Cos 440 S. Dearborn Street. CHICAGO Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRKIX, Summit, N. J. i9 T 5- The American Florist. 213 ********************+***<^*<^***********************+*****»:'*****'5"**************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * t * * * * * * * * * * Vaughan's Named Giants. Trade pkt. yaughan's Pansy Seed For Florists All Good Germination New Stocks Weekly fTANT Embraces besides all the separ- * J, "*' L ™ * ate shades and colors, five spe- Twenty Years Constant Use and Approval NATIONAL VAUGHAN'S Adonis, light blue with a white center $0.10 $0 20 $1.20 tieaconfield, lavender and purple. 10 Bridesmaid, rosy white, dark blotches. 15 Cardinal, brightest red. .15 Emperor Francis Joseph, pure white with violet blue blotch on each petal 25 Emperor William, dark navy blue 10 Mad. Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose 10 Marecnal Niel, delicate cream color 10 Mauve Queen, matr^ 10 Masterpiece— New Giant Curled or Spencer, superb red and brown shades 15 Orchid -Floivered, the ground color is light, the petals marked with golden yellow hlot-jh.es veined toward edsies 15 Orchid Mammoth, light greenish yellow ground, pu/ple blotches 25 Parisian Striped, stripes are broad and distinct... .10 President Carnot, five blotched white 15 President McKinley, five blotched yellow 15 Victoria, claret red " 15 Volcano, red, large dark blotch 15 .20 .30 .30 .50 .20 .20 .25 .25 1.20 2.00 2.00 1.20 1.25 1.60 2.00 .30 2.00 .25 1.75 Embracesbesides all the separ- ate shades and colors, five spe- IMTlf T?T\ c * a * stri " ns not listed else where ITJXA-E'.Lr an( j w hich can only be had in this and our International mixture. Tradepkt.. 25c; % oz., 60c; oz.. $4 00; H lb , $14.00. X Hil\" cialties which has estab- lished the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and one which we maintain most carefully. To this and our Giant mixture of Pansies we add each year a number of new varieties selected from the collec- tions of the foremost pansy specialists in Europe. Trade pkt., 50c; % oz.,$1.50; Yt oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. This mixture is put up especially for cut flower f^TTf 1 IpF fYlATITR S rower s and contains V/U X £Xj\SVVrjl\ mostly light colored sorts. We have sold this mix- ture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Tr. pkt. 50c; % oz., 85c; *4oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. OTHER SPECIAL MIXTURES Trimardeau, Standard Mixture, all colors, Tradepkt. % oz. oz. Lb., $12.00 $0.10 $0.20 $1.00 Paris Market, improved Trimardeau, all colors Lb.. $16.00 10 Cassier, French, 3 and 5 spotted, Al Strain 15 Bugnot. thickest petaled and most velvety of all French Giants introduced by us in America, seed costing us $30.01) per oz 15 30 2 00 Orchid, Superba, of best selection, blotched and veined type 25 Orchid Regular Mixed: 15 MIXTURE ;o 25 1.25 1.50 50 25 3.00 1.75 Solid Colored Giants. .50 .20 .30 .30 .25 .35 3.00 1.50 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 50 Trade pkt. 40 Other Standard and Rare Named Sorts. htf Ask for Mid- Summer List of Fiower Seeds and Bulbs VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Black, giant lusterless $010 $0.25 $1.50 Indigo King, deepest purple 10 25 1.50 Pink, hydrangea shade 15 30 2.50 Blue, violet 10 25 1.40 White, giant, violet eye Lb., $14.00 10 20 1.25 White. Aurora, pure 10 20 1.20 Yellow, giant, dark eye Lb., $14.00 10 20 1.25 Yellow, Golden Queen, pure 10 25 1.50 Purple, giant, deep 10 25 1.50 CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Si. f 1 SPECIAL SALE OF * | Asplenium Nidus Avis | f (Bird's nest Fern) * 2 At greatly reduced prices to make j, 3£ room for Christmas Stock. j, X 4-in. pans $4.00perdoz. ^ T 5-in. pans 600perdoz. j, 3, 6-in. pans 12 00perdoz. j, j, 7-in. pans 15.C0perdoz. j, ^, 8-in. pans 2400perdoz. .g, •!• Write for Wholesale List of Ferns, Palms, Etc. ■!• j|] Femdish Ferns in flats and 2% -inch pots a Specially. * * H. PLATH, FERNERIES, * * Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., * * SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. * Mention the American Florist when writing POINSETTIAS CLEAN, TRUE STOCK 2^-inch, in paper pots $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000 * * * * READY NOW Begonias Corallina and De Lesseps, 2^-inch $5.00 per 100 Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing 214 The American Florist. Aug. 14, American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N.Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June, 1916 Fargo, N. D. — W. C. Stephens will enter the nursery business in this city. Tipton, IND. — Wilson Chandler, vet- eran nurseryman, and resident of this city for more than 40 years, is dead at the age of 75 years. Dallas, Tex. — The 1915 premium list for the Texas state fair to be held in this city October 16-31 is ready for dis- tribution. The list is larger and more comprehensive than ever before. Bravo, Mich. — The Michigan State Horticultural Society, in conjunction with the Saugatuck Horticultural So- ciety and the South Haven and Casco Po'mological Society, held a midsum- mer meeting, August 12. An auto trip through the Bravo fruit district was one of the features of the programme. McKinetey, Tex. — At a meeting of the McKinney Nursery Co., July 27, the capital stock was increased from $20,000 to $30,000 and officers were elected as follows : W. W. Robinson, president; P. K. McGinnis, vice-presi- dent; W. A. Do well, second vice-presi- dent; W. E. Anderson, secretary-treas- urer. Offices will be maintained in this city and at Dallas. Florida Nursery Ruling;. The new rule concerning the cer- tification of nurseries, which was adopted by the state plant board, has been objected to because, some nur- serymen contend, it increases their burdens. The rule requires that the certification tags which are required by law shall be purchased of the state nursery inspector, and that a com- plete record of sales be kept and sent to the inspector. American Pomologlcal Society. The thirty-fourth biennial meeting of the American Pomological Society will be held at Berkeley, Calif., September 1-3, with an elaborate programme. Prominent fruit growers from all sec- tions of the United States will be in attendance and many from foreign countries. Many of the eastern mem- bers will assemble at St. Louis, Mo., for the western trip leaving that city August 15, the itinerary being as fol- lows : Leave Eastern cities. .. .August 14, -p.m. Leave St. Louis, 4 cars.. August 15, p. m. Leave Grand Canyon August 19, 6:00 p. m. Arrive Eedlanis August 20, 10:30 a.m. Leave Redlands August 20, 5:30 p.m. Arrive Riverside August 20, 6:00 p.m. Leave Riverside August 21, 11:30 p.m. Arrive San Diego August 22, 6:30 a. m. Leave San Diego August 24, 2:30 p.m. Arrive Los Angeles August 24, 7:30 a.m. Leave Los Angeles August 26, 8:00 a.m. Leave Santa Barbara. .. .August 26, 3:00 p.m. Arrive Los Angeles August 26, 6:00 p.m. Leave Los Angeles August 26, 10:0Q p. m. Arrive Fresno August 27, 7:00 a.m. Leave Fresno for Yosemite August 27, 11:15 a. m. Leave Fresno for Berkeley August 27, 1:30 p.m. Arrive Yosemite August 27, 6:30 p.m. Arrive Berkeley August 27, 5:30 p.m. Leave Yosemite August 29, 8:00 p.m. Arrive Berkeley (Rest).. August 30, 7:20 a. m. No Quarantine o Chestnut Nursery Stock Following a public hearing on the subject, the federal horticultural board has determined not to quarantine chest- nut nursery stock for the purpose of preventing the distribution of the chestnut bark disease. The board an- nounced that the disease spreads slowly and opportunity has already ex- isted for several years for the distribu- tion of this disease in small quantities to areas where extensive new plantings of chestnut are being inaugurated. Recommendation is made that plant- ings of chestnut stock be carefully in- spected for the presence of the disease. The Bagatelle Rose Trials. Despite the war the judging of new roses, which are planted in the grounds of the "Chateau de Bagatelle" in the Bois de Boulogne near Paris was made June 18. Owing to the circumstances the foreign members of the jury had sent their excuses and the judges were only Frenchmen. All the roses of Ger- man and Austrian origin had been discarded. Sixty varieties were en- tered in the competition and awards made as follows : Madame Raymond Poincare, H. T., a superb rose, a glorified Mrs. Aaron Ward, originated by Jules Gravereaux, of l'Hay (Seine), gold medal. Mme. Marcel Delanney, H. T. — strong build and growth, a blush col- ored large rose, originated by Leenders od Steil Tegelen, Holland, gold medal. Queen Mary, H. T. — A Dickson & Sons, Belfast, Ireland, first class cer- tificate. Eticelante, H. T. — An improved Gruss an Teplitz, presented by Cham- bard of Lyon, second class certificate. Louis Sauvage, a dark garnet red multiflore climber from B. Turbat & Co., Orleans, first class certificate. Gustave Bienvetu, a nice red Wi- churaiana hybrid climber, from Au- gusts Nonin of Chatillon sous-Bag- neaux, second class certificate. German Iris PLANT NOW Eight distinct varieties, Per 100 Per 1000 our selection _...$2.60 $22.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK i PEONIES i S/M) IRIS! * Catalogue now ready. ! PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Bldg. CHICAGO, ILL. Our Guarantee— We will replace with three all plants not proving true to description. * 4>4 l 4 l 4 l 4 l 4 l 4 l 4 l 4 | 4'4>4>4i4'4i4>4>4>4'4>4>4 >, i"I"^ • Guarantested English Roses for Germany's Customers Well why not be . frank about it. As many folks are curious to know why Bees are offering English roses here, we may as well tell you why. Fact is, there are about three or four millions of men so busy looking after the old country, that gard- ens are going to be neglected to some ex- tent. Where the husband is away, the wife doesn't feel just like laying down money for rose trees. Where the son is at the front, the old lady is too anxious to be pottering about over much, and the profes- sional gardeners — honor to them — have enlisted to such an ex- tent that work of an extensive description has simply got to be left over. Now if you will just visualise the state of affairs you will see that Bees' Rose stocks, intended for a hugely increased trade in peaceful times, were likely to be somewhat too heavy in these altered circumstances , and the problem was solved by this straight- forward industrial warfare against the German rose in the American market. Of course Bees Ltd. will also find a consid- erable number of cus- tomers amongst those who are on the look out for a more satis- factory article. In concluding this brief word of explanation, it may be said that this export of English Roses will be main- tained so long as the American and Canad- ian markets respond. Send your list of re- quirements with en- quiry for prices today. 1075 Mill St. LIVERPOOL ENG. '9'5- The American Florist. 215 Tilia Vulgaris. As a rule European trees do not grow as well in this part of the coun- try as the native species or those from eastern Asia of the same genus. Many specimens of one of the European elms have lived in Massachusetts for a number of years, however, and have grown here into large and splendid trees, and the European beech be- comes a better tree than the Ameri- can beech when this is transplanted from the forest to the park. One of the European lindens is another ex- ception to the general rule that native trees are better trees to plant than exotic trees, for the best lindens that have been planted near Boston are trees of Tilia vulgaris which is now in flower. This tree is sometimes also called T. europaea, T. intermedia and T. hybrida, and is considered by some of the best observers of European trees a natural hybrid between the two species of western Europe, T. platyphyllos and T. cordata. Although widely distributed in Europe, Tilia vul- garis appears to be much less com- mon than either of its supposed par- ents, and the variation in the size, shape and color of the leaves makes its hybrid origin possible. On some in- dividuals the lower surface of the leaves is quite green and on others it is bluish or even whitish, but leaves on different parts of the same branch •differ in this respect, and on shoots produced from the bases of old trees the large leaves are quite green. It is a fine, round-headed tree with rather small, somewhat pendulous branches, and appears to have been more often planted in the neighborhood of Bos- ton than any other linden. There are a number of large specimens on Cen- tre street, near Orchard street, Ja- maica Plain, and in Olmsted park, and large individuals can be found in all the suburbs of Boston. The young lindens which have been recently planted on Huntington avenue and on Louis Pasteur avenue in Boston are of this variety. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, July 9, 1915. European Willow Supply Cut Off. Because the European supply of wil- low rods has been largely cut off, sev- eral American manufacturers of willow furniture and baskets have asked the United States department of agricul- ture for the addresses of persons in this country who have taken up willow growing. For some years the depart- ment has distributed willow cuttings of imported varieties with a view to developing the production of high- grade willow rods in the United States. The usual imports of willows come chiefly from England, Belgium, Hol- land, France and Germany, but these sources have been practically closed for several months. One manufacturer reports that Jap- anese osiers are taking the market formerly supplied by Germany, at a slightly higher price. Finished willow baskets from Japan have come in where split bamboo was the only Jap- anese basketware on sale before the war. As a consequence of the short- age of imported osiers, it is said, the price of American willows has in- creased and growers here are meeting with a heavy demand for their product. Nearly two million willow cuttings have been distributed free by the for- est service of the department among state experiment stations, forest schools, and individual growers. The value of willow culture as a profitable means of utilizing overflow lands not Louis Leroy's Nnrseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LKVAVASSEUR and L. COURANT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK DARROW, NEW YORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O Box 1260. Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc. , of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Aeainst 12 cents (cost of postage), and 25 cents (cost of volume)— (which sum Of 25 cents will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00). our general illustrated, descriptive and analytical Catalogue (Edition A. FJ, 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes. giving the full descriptive Nomenclature with prices of all the plants which we cultivate, will be sent free to any person applying for same. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists largest Growers in America BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILL. suitable tor other crops has been dem- onstrated, and the department of agri- culture maintains a small willow holt on the government farm at Arlington, Va., for further tests and for the con- tinued production of cuttings for free distribution. A bulletin on basket wil- low culture recently published by the department discusses the varieties and methods which have proved most sat- isfactory in this country. Apple Crop Large In Illinois. Reports just received from every county in Illinois by A. M. Augustine, secretary of the Illinois Horticultural Society, show that the apple crop this year will be five times as great as that of last year, pears will reach one-third of an average crop, peaches are vir- tually a failure north of Centralia, and plums and grapes will reach an average yield. HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in larg"e supply. J. T. LOVETT, ""leaver, ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE C0NARD& JONES GO., West Grove, Penna. THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, - OHIO PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H, Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. 216 The American Florist. Au± '4, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, 0., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Ten new lettuce houses have been added to the establishment of the Dawson Produce Co. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 10. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 12% to 15 cents; rad- ishes, $1.00 to $1.25 per 100 bunches; asparagus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 25 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 35 to 65 cents. New York, August 10. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 to 35 cents; cucumbers, 25 cents to $1.00 per bas- ket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $3.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 50 cents to $1.50; rhu- barb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. Celery Spraying;. An investigation of a number of com- plaints received by the United States department of agriculture indicates that many Florida celery growers have been careless in spraying their celery and that, as a result, quantities of cop- per in excess of what is believed neces- sary or healthful have been found on the celery when ready for consump- tion. The use of salts of copper in food products has been officially pro- nounced injurious to health, and in previous seasons the department has warned growers of the necessity of their complying with this decision. The copper is deposited on the celery in the form of dried Bordeaux mixture I lime and copper sulphate), which is used extensively to prevent the de- struction of the crop by blight. Un- less the plants are sprayed at certain periods of growth with this mixture it has been found impossible to bring them to market in good condition. With proper care in spraying, however, there is no reason why any undue quantity of copper should be deposited upon the stalks. The excessive amounts of copper sometimes found on the stalks of celery are due to faulty meth- ods of spraying, a frequent cause" be- ing the use of knapsack instead of power outfits. The knapsack sprayers do not operate at a sufficiently high pressure to make a fine spray or mist; hence, by their use the Bordeaux mix- ture reaches the plants in a number of fine streams, which fail to cover the leaves as does the mist or fog, but run down between the stalks. The mix- ture thus accumulates at the base of plants, giving a blue-green appearance to the base of the celery. With an efficient apparatus working under high pressure — 150 pounds or more — this trouble does not exist. The spraying should be stopped as soon as the leaves are thoroughly covered with the mist or fog. Thus there is no op- portunity for the mixture to run down the stalks. As for the leaves, when there is an appreciable amount of cop- per salts upon them, they should not be eaten under any circumstances. That growers have not been careful enough in the use of their spraying apparatus is indicated by the fact that the department has found as much as b'4.9 parts of copper per million on washed inner stalks. In other cases the proportion has run as high as 17.4, 13, and 11.3 parts per million. On the other hand, in many of the specimens examined it was found that copper was not present in undue amounts, which emphasizes the point that care in spraying is all that is necessary. As a matter of fact, if bunches of celery are broken up and the stalks thoroughly scrubbed before being eaten, practically all the copper from the Bordeaux mixture will be elim- inated and there will be no danger of bad effects to the consumer. It is recommended, therefore, that this prac- tice be followed wherever there is any reason to suspect from the color of the celery or otherwise that copper has been allowed to accumulate upon the stalks. Potash Value in Fertilizers. The shortage of potash which some people claimed would lead to a great crop reduction this year, has had little effect so far. The weather has been so favorable that the country at pres- ent has probably the largest crops of vegetables ever experienced. In our own vicinity (Ohio) potatoes and on- ions are more plentiful than for the last 15 years and prices rule low. It is extremely hard to draw fast conclu- sions dealing with nature. We may now jump to the other ex- treme and declare potash is not needed and another year face a serious mis- take. We have long ago stated that there is a certain balance between fer- tility, moisture and temperature — thus a rich field will get along with less rain than a poor one. This year crops had ample time to hunt for the last available element in the soil and next year it may be the opposite. How- ever, it is safe that the importance of potash has been overestimated, espe- cially by the people interested in its sale. Our own experience dictates that an ample supply of manure, completed by the addition of phosphates, and the land kept in correct form by lime, is in most cases good farming. We can learn a lesson from the flor- ists under glass, who must feed their crops practically from the hand. They depend exactly upon the same ele- ments; a soil of good body to com- mence with — manure, bone meal and lime. Potash is very sparingly used. generally in the form of wood ashes. These notes are intended for soils of good body; black muck and peaty lands, also, very sandy fields do not come under this heading. On some of these types potash is the controlling factor. Marketman. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages, 5x7. with 36 illustrations by F. L. Yeaw, manager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co., Roswell, N. M. CIotH Bound, 75 cents. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptof 40centsin postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawn Co. St., Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing Winter Onion ets Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- PROF. BEAL. ti<;al course in p lor j. culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass, TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPFPIAI TIF?" Beans, Beets. CabbageB, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, Peas OrCUIHLI ICO. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas. Scabious Stocks. Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per Vi oz„ $1.00 per hi oz.. postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best aualitv ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. *9'5- The American Florist. 217 LARGE Specimen Evergreens In large quantities. Trees that have been transplanted several times, running 10 to 20 feet in height, such as Austrian Pine White Pine Scotch Pine Pinus Excelsa (Bhotan Pine) Norway Spruce Oriental Spruce Koster Spruce Hemlock Nordmann's Fir American Arbor Vitae Thuya Geo. Peabody Thuya Vervaeneana Cedars Retinispora Pisifera Retinispora Pisifera Aurea Retinispora Plumosa Retinispora Plumosa Aurea Retinispora Squar. Veitchii 100,000 or more EVERGREENS in good assortment, running from 2-8 ft.. All of the above have been several times transplanted. Large Specimen Shrubs Several times transplanted, in the following varieties : Altheas, in variety, 6-7 ft, Aralia Spinosa, 10-12 ft. Azalea Amoena, 4 bv 5 ft. Azalea Mollis, 3-4 ft. Berberis Thunbergii, 4-5 by 4-5 ft. Cornus Paniculata, 5-6 ft. Euonymus Alatus, 4 ft. by 3 ft. Euonymus Radicans and Radicans Variegata, 3 ft. by 18 in. English Fiibert, 5-6 ft. by 4-5 ft. Forsythia Viridissima, 6-7 ft. Halesia Tetraptera, 7-8 ft. Lonicera Morrowi, 5-6 by 4-5 ft. Lonicera Tatarica Alba, 5-6 ft. by 4-5 ft. Lilacs. 5-6 ft. Syringa Japonica, 8-10 ft. California Privet, 8-9 ft. by 8 ft. Golden Privet, 4 ft. by 2 ft. Regal's Privet, 4 ft. by 5 ft. Spiraea Opulifolia, 5-6 ft. Spiraea Opulifolia Aurea, 6-8 ft. Styrax Japonica, 8-9 ft. Viburnum Dentatum, 5-6 ft. by 3-4 ft. Viburnum Molle, 5-6 ft. by 3-4 ft. Viburnum Opulus, 5-6 ft. by 3-4 ft. Viburnum Plicatum. 5-6 ft. by 3-4 ft. Viburnum Tomentosum, 5-6 ft. by 3-4 ft. Weigelas in variety, 5-6 ft. CORNUS FLORIDA (White Flowering Dog- wood). Stock in Quantities At Bargain Prices. European Larch, 12-14 ft. 10,000 Asters Tat. Ginnala, 3-4, 4-5 and 5-6 ft. Japanese Maples in variety. Aralia Spinosa. Black Locust, 5-6, 6-8 and 8-10 ft. Euonymus Radicans and Radicans Variegata, 2, 3 and 4 years old. 50,000 Hall's Honeysuckle, 2 and 3 years. 10,000 Golden Privet, up to 3-4 ft. Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. 60 Varieties of Lilacs on own roots. Berberis Thunbergii. Forsythias. Upright Honeysuckle. 200,000 California Privet. 20,000 Amoor River Privet. 30,000 Ibota Privet. 10,000 Regal's Privet. Viburnums in variety. Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. Ampelopsis Veitchii. HARDY PERENNIALS. We have the largest stock in this country. Each will be an individual plant; not divided. 500,000 Phlox alone. Write us for list. FIELD-GROWN ROSES. Hybrid Perpetuals, Creeping and Climbing. Write us for list and prices. We have 2,000 specimen trees running from 6-9 ft. high and 6 ft. across. We guarantee there are none finer in the country. Transplanted three years ago. Write us for prices. Send for our Trade List containing the largest stock in this country. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. 218 The American Florist. Aug. 14, hk A BIRD IN THE HAND » You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several Azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the Azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know; conditions may Change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock when there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America"— stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS For example. We offer: Otaksa, with 7 to 10 branches at $25.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches at 20.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 4 branches at 15.00 the 100 French Novelties, all the best ones, at 5.00 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep-green healthy foliage, and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you7 and you can cash 'em next Easter. "There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next Spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us.' Wholesale Only— Ours Are "Made in America." JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly, The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra rood shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per lOOO. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Arancarla Ixcelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 2Vi- 3 ■ 4 • 2H 4 2X-. 3 -i 3 2« n. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 45.00 70.00 22.50 60.00 55.00 95.00 n. Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 n Asparagus Plumosus, l'g-e pots 7. 50 n. Asparagus Sprenderi 2.50 a. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 n. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 n. Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 n. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38.00 e. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70.00 n . Primula Obconicas. Fancy mixed or seDarate colors 2.50 22.50 2U-iD. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3.00 25 .00 2H in. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2H-in. Smilax 2.50 22. SO 2Y t -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties 6.00 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75.00 10,000 Ferns — From bench: Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 00 and $20.00 per 100. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; Sm stock. $5.00 »er 100. $45 00 per 1000. 21i-in. Violet Plants— Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3.u0 per 10J, $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence ^solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2.0Seach Pyramids, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bush es, 2ft 1 .50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN M1 SB Mauve Queen, Duke of Fife, * Princess of wales. % * Giant German Grown * Each, 65c per 100; $5.00 per * 1000 seeds. * Pure White, Dark Crimson, * Rosa Von Marienthal, Dark Rose, * White with Carmine Eye. * Glory of Wandsbek. * Attractive salmon. Price — 100 ,$, seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1000 seeds, $10.00. ) As much liked as our ) Pansy seed of this name. Vaughan's International Mixture, 1-16 oz., $4.00; 350 seeds, 50c. MIGNONETTE. New York Market Oz., $7.00; Y s oz Grown for us for years by a mignonette specialist Giant Machet Oz., 75c; 14 oz., 40c; Trade pkt., VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, $1.00; Trade pkt., 50c IOC CHICAGO NEW YORK * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * tural processes. In the United States on an average in every three families one is devoted to agriculture. To what extent a "back-to-the-land" movement is needed for economic reasons and to increase the food supply has been much discussed in these recent years of high food prices. The movement from the farms is popularly deplored and regarded as a national calamity, and the contrary aspect of the matter has hardly been noticed. Iron Mountain, Mich. — Odin Eskil is erecting two greenhouses each 25x 75 feet on Stephenson avenue. Newport, R. I. — At the annual meet- ing of the Newport Garden Associa- tion, August 2, Rev. Roderick Terry, D. D., was elected president and Miss Dorothea Watts, secretary. Detroit, Mich.— E. A. Fetters, florist, has a permit to erect a brick building which will contain three stores and two dwelling apartments at 1631-33 Woodward avenue. The cost will be $19,000. Primroses Forbesi, Malacoides, Obconica Alba Rosea, Ruby, $2.00 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Plumosus, $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering, oz., $4.00. Chinese Primroses, $2.00 per 100. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing 19 J 5- The American Florist. 223 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantberas, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M.. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ALYSSUM. ALYSSUM, double giant, very strong, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis. Veitchii, strong 3-year potted plants, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, 4-inch, 5 to 6-ins., 2 tiers, 30c each; 5-in., 8 to 10 ins., 3 tiers, 40c; 5-in., 10 to 12 ins.. 3 tiers, 6Qc; 6-in., 12 to 15 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 6-in., 16 to 18 ins., 4 tiers, $1; 7-in., 18 to 20 ins., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25. Excelsa Glauca, 6-in. pots, 8 ins. high. 2 tiers, 75c; 7-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, $1.25. Eobusta Compacta, 6-in., 10 to 12 ins., 2 tiers, $1; 6-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 tiers, $1.25; 7-in., 14 to 16, 3 tiers, $1.50. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.50. Robusta Compacta. $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. .SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-ineh, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2y.-inch. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2% -inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; seedlings, $6 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, $6 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. strong, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2y 2 -inch, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; 4-inch, 8c and 10c. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Ka ns. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI, 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch, $3; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus to close out, a few hun- dred, 3-inch at $5 per 100; also a few 4-inch at $8 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY, No komis , 111. ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. , Asparagus plumosus nanus plants, from flats, grown from our own greenhouse seed, $8 per 1,000. B. H. Haverland, Mt. H ea lthy, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000; 3-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grov e, 11 1. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chi cago. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in. pots, $2 per 100; Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $17.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes, Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2%-inch, $15 per 100; 3-inch, $25 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR, 2y>-inch, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 2Vt- inch, $5 per 100; 3-inch, $8 per 100. ERFORDII, PRIMA DONNA, LUMINOSA, TRIUMPH. 2%- inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, m. Begonia Chatelaine, 2y 2 -ineh, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $10 per 100; $95 per 1.000. Erfordii and Luminosa, 2y»-ineh, $4 per 100; $38 per 1,000; 3-inch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Begonia~Cineinnati. 3-inch, $20~per~T00; $175 per 1,000. La Lorraine, 3-inch, $18 per 100; $170 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Cincinnati, 2y.-inch, $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000; Begonia Lorraine, 3-inch, $20 per 100; 4-inch, $25 per 100. S. S. Skidelsky, & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Gloire de Chatelaine and Pfitzeri Triumph, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Lorraine, 2yi-in. pots, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-in. pots. $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch pots, $15 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Begonia Coraline and De Lesseps, 2yo-inch, $5 per 100. Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph. Mo. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BOXWOOD. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft.. $1 each; 2y 2 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3y> ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. ' Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BUIjBS. Bulbs, French Paper White Grandiflora. fancy, 1,250 bulbs to case, $9 per 1,000; Star Brand, 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1,000. Precocious, Vaughan's extra early Grandiflora. select bulbs, $9 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $12 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, new crop, 7-9- inch, 250 bulbs to case, $60 per 1.000; 9-10- inch, 180 bulbs to case, $80 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, best Bermuda, 7-9-inch, 200 to case, $75' per 1,000; 9-11-inch, 100 to case, $180 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9- inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-incb, 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosum, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 350 to case, $15 per case; 7 to 9-inch, 200 to case, $15 per case. Cold Storage Giganteum, 7 to 9-incli, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9 to 10-inch, 200 to case, $17 per case. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, New York. Calla bulbs, 2% to 3-in. diam., $7 per 100; $60 per 1.000; 2 to 2y.-in. diam., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; ly. to 2-in. diam., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 1 to lV4-ln. diam., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Santa Cruz Bulb and Plant Co., 21 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Calif. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cnm. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wni, F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott ; t., Buffalo, N. Y. BULBS. CALLA BULBS, 1% to iy.-inch, $30 per 1,000; IV' to 2-inch, $50 per 1,000. EM1LE SERVEAU, 2112 Fillmore St., San Francisco, Calif. Bulbs, L. Giganteums, 8-9-inch, S-10-inch, 9- 10-inch. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., Wool- worth Bldg., New York City. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 00-92 W. Broadway, New York. Giganteum. cold storage, 9-10, 200 to case, $17; 7-9, 300 to case, $15. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. CANNAS. CANNAS. good varieties, strong plants in 4-inch pots, "$8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS. 400,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. LARGE. THRIFTY. CLEAN STOCK. WE GURANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1,000. WHITE WONDER $60.00 WHITE PERFECTION 50.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY. FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE, Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH. PA. YOURS FOR THE ASKING— A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE— "ACRES OF GLASS." FIELD-GROWN CARNATION Enchantress Supreme ! Champion Philadelphia Beacon White Perfection White Wonder Enchantress Mrs. C. W. Ward We have a very large supply varieties, the plants are large healthy. George Peters & Sons Hempstead. FINE FIELD CARNATIONS. Strong, clean, bushy plants. 100 1,000 White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 Pink E.-icbentiess 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchiintiess 5.00 45.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 Washington 5.00 45.00 Bright "Spot 5.00 45.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg, Illinois PLANTS. 100. 1,000. S6.00 $50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 6.00 50.00 of the above , clean and New York CARNATION FIELD PLANTS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong carnation field plants, having from 12 to 20 shoots. Northport. Enchantress. White Enchantress, Commodore, C. W. Ward, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. White Wonder. Peerless, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Champion, Matchless, $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., Joliet, 1 11. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Philadelphia, O. P. Bassett, Beacon, $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 224 The American Florist. Aug. 14, CARNATIONS. CAENATION PLANTS— HEALTHY STOCK. \ 100 1,000 Matchless $8.00 $70.00 White Wonder 6.00 60.00 Perfection 5.00 40.00 Akehurst 15.00 Enchantress 5.00 40.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Dark Enchantress 5.00 40.00 Ward 5.00 40.00 EDWARD WOODFALL, Glen Burnie, Maryland 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS'. 100 1,000 White Wonder $6.00 $50.01) Enchantress 6.00 50.00 SINNER BROS., 15S North Wabash Ave., Chicago. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Best obtainable. Fine, larg^ plants. Pink Enchantress. .$4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 C. W. Ward 4.00 per 100; 35.00 per 1000 ZEOH & MANN, Chicago, III. CARNATIONS, planted in the field early, from 2^, and 3-inch pots, are strong and busby; 2.000 Light Pink Enchantress, 1,000 Beacon, 300 Mrs. Patten, $5 per 100; $30 per 1,000. 1,000 White Perfection, 500 Princess Charming, $4 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON (Inc.). Cedar Falls, Iowa. Carnations. Pink Enchantress, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Philadelphia. $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Zoe Symonds, $4.50 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Washington, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.00O. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., C hicago. FIELD - GROWN CARNATIONS. — Large, strong, healthy plants: Victory, $3 per 100; $40 per 1,000. White Perfection, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Also a few Joy, Champion, Afterglow and Rosette at clean-up prices. J. A. BUDLONG, 82-84 East Randolph St., Chicago. Field-Grown Carnation plants: 2,000 White Wonder, 1,000 White Perfection, 10,000 Phil- adelphia, 10,000 Champion, 10,000 Enchantress, 3,000 Beacon, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Field-grown carnations. White Enchantress, Pink Enchantress, Ward, Fenn, Winsor, Perfec- tion, $6 per 100. Cash. CHAS. H. GREEN, SPENCER, MASS. Field-grown carnation plants. Rose Pink En^ chantress, $5 per 100. Cash. H. W. AL- LERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1,000 Smith's Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 15.00 Alice Byron 2.00 15.00 Alice Salomon 3.50 30.00 Chas. Razer 2.00 15.00 Lynwood Hall 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON. Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 2.00 15.00 PINK. Amorita 2.00 15.00 McNiece 2.50 20.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2%-INCH POTS'. Per 100 Per 1,000 Smith's Advance $2.50 $20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Alice Salomon 4.00 35.00 Alice Byron 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 Lynwood Hall 2.50 20 00 Shrimpton 2.60 20.00 Golden Salomon 4.00 35.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, . ILL. Last call for chrysanthemums, including some of the newer ones. Ask for list. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,0(30. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian Mich. Chrysanthemums, standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles 2 5?™^" illch pots ' $ 3 P er 10 °; $ 2 5 Per 1,000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pompon chrysanthemums, good assortment, 2-tnch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. R. Vin- cent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum, Elsie Fapworth, Oct. Frost, Chadwick, T. Eaton, Oconto, A. Salomon, V. Poehlmann, O. H. Kahn, Shrimpton, McNiece, Enguehard, Maud Dean, R. E. Loeben, Patty Wells Late Pink, Chieftain, Golden Glow, Yel- low Salomon, Yellow Eaton, Chrysolora, $3 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Pompons: Krut, Skibo, Big Baby, Klondyke, Mike Gabel, Baby, La Gravere, Quinola, Lillian Dotty, Parkinson, Mensa, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Miss Mar- vella French, $8.00 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Miss Pauline Anderson, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, cut back, have good, grown top; sam- ple sent, the best brand, fine stock plants, 3- inch, $4 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEUS, good assortment, 2%-ihch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEUS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, very fine colored stock, 4-incb, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, leading kinds. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN, my prize strain, ready in Au- gust: Perle and Rose of Zehlendorf, 4-inch, 20c. Glory and Rose of Wandsbek, 4-inch, 18c. White, glaring red. 4-incb, 15c. White red eye, Victoria, 4-inch, 15c. Every one a good one. Cash with order, please. RALPH J. SOUTH- ERTON, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch, $8 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100; 4-inch select, $20 per 100. Seedlings from flats, $3.50 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen Gig., Wandsbek type, finest in ex- istence, 2y 2 -inch, $5 per 10O; $45 per 1.000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Cyclfimen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamens. 8 vars., 214-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Cyclamen, separate colors, finest strain; extra strong plants, 3-inch pots, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen from 3-inch pots, best varieties, $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCuilough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, 4-inch pots, in bloom, $S per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton. N. J. ' DRACAENA. INDIVISA. 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 5- inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 6-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-inch, 75c each; 8-inch, $1 each; IO-inch, $2 to $2.50 each; 12-inch, $3 to $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 1 11. 100.000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfieldii, 2y»- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Boston and Springfieldii, 3-in.. $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. ; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-ln. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns In flats and 2>4-in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. FERNS. FERN BARGAINS'. For tnose who wish to bench or pot for growing on. Fine, clean stock, aosolutely free from scale. All 2-lnch pots: 100 1000 20,000 Boston Ferns $3.50 $30.00 • 5,000 Elegantissima Improved 4.00 35.00 10,000 Whitmani, superior stock.. 3.50 30.00 5,000 Scholzeli, crested fern 3.50 30.00 3,000 Piersoni Improved (seldom reverts) 3.50 30.00 3,000 Big Four or Splendida (Fish- tail Boston) 4.00 35.00 2,000 Davalloides Furcans (the fern for spray work) .... 4.50 40.00 3,000 Goodii, the Baby's Breath (the fern-dish wonder)... 3.50 30.00 3,000 Whitmani Compacta, the up-to-the-minute Ostrich Plume type 4.00 35.00 2,000 Exaltata (original sword) . . 3.00 27.50 3,000 Superbissima (Fluffy Ruffles) 5.00 45.00 5,000 Roosevelt, the best seller when shown with others.. 4.50 40.00 the good & Reese co., The Largest Rose Growers in the world, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON, ROOSEVELT, WHITMANI, SCHOLZELI. Dark green — Choice Stock — Low Price. Boston, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Scholzeli, 3- inch, 8c. Boston, Roosevelt, 4-inch, 12y 2 e. Boston. Whitmani, 6-inch, 45c. GULLETT & SONS. LINCOLN, ILLINOIS. Boston Ferns, fine 6-inch, 35c — 100; smaller lots, 40c. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. Boston Ferns, a few hundred 3-inch at $6 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTER- DAY, Nokomis, 111. . ADIANTUM HYBRIDUM, 3-inch, 5c; 2%- iuch, 3y 2 c; 4-inch, 10c. Satisfaction or money hack. LEY _ BRO., Highland, N. Y. Ferns, from bench, Boston, S'cottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Ferns in flats, all varieties, $2 per flat, 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boston ferns for planting, 2%-inch, $5 per 100: $45 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. TABLE FERNS, strong 2%-inch at $2.75 per 100. Cash. FA1RVIEW GREENHOUSES, Milton, Penna. Boston Ferns, fine 2y.-incb, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton , N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. FREESIAS. Freesias— Purity (true), %-in. and up, $2 100; $13 per 1.000; %-in. to %-in., $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Vaughan's Improved Pur- ity: %-in. and up. $2 per 100: $18 per 1.000; V2 to %-in., $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000: % to %-in.. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. French grown: Jumbo, %-ln. and up, $10 per 1.000- mammoth, y 2 to %-in., $8 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Freesia. Purity bulbs, true. % to 1-in. dtam., $1.25 per 100: $9 per 1.000; % to %-ln. diam., $1 per 100: $7.50 per 1,000; Y- to %-in. diam., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. 600 at 1.000 rate. Santa Cruz Bulb and Plant Co., 21 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Calif. PURITY FREESTA BULBS. Wholesale trade only. We have filled our 1915 contracts and have a few thousand left. If for any- reason your growers can't fill your orders, write or wire us. Prices right. SANTA CRUZ FREESIA BULB GROWERS' ASS'N. Santa Cruz, Calif. FREESIAS— True "Purity" Freesia Bulbs, best California field-grown, Al stock. Special prices on large orders to close out stock, % to %, $5 per 1,000; % to %, $2.75 per 1,000. LILYDALE BULB COMPANY, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA. Freesia bulbs, True Purity, %-in. diam., $1.80 per 100; $16 per 1,000; y 2 -in. diam., $1.50 per 100; $14 per' 1,000; %-in. diam., $1.20 per 100; $11 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10" per 1,0007 Ricard and Poltevine, $12.50 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About if. for $1/ F: W. Waite, So Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbnry, Galesburg,' III. ' GOLD FISH. 1 THY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globus. The J. M. McCullon'gh's Sons Co.,- 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 perqt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine-, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3. per., gal. Scaline, . 75c per qt. ; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt. ; $4.50. per gaL Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J . • Nicotine. The Gfasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St! Louis, New York, CinT cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid— NICO-FUME — Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Special discounts on F. F. Irsa's Insecticide "Roseguard" before the rush season. Write for prices. F. F. Irsa, Amagansett, N. Y. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Raffia imported by us direct from Madagas- car, West Africa. Regular, 10 lbs., 17c per lb.; 25 lbs., 15c per lb.; 100 lbs., 12y a e per lb.; bale, lO^c per lb. Florists' Special, 10 lbs., 19c per lb.; 25 lbs., 17e per lb.; 100 lbs., 13y 2 c per lb. ; bale, HM>c per lb. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Use the Peerless Powder Blower to distribute sulphur, lime, slug shot, grape dust, tobacco dust, pans green, etc. Price $4 f. o. b. Chi- cago. Edw. E. McMorran & Co., 166 N. Clin- ton St., Chicago. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write, for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igq Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N^ Y. Florists' supplies and . wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. . '. Evaus' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. ;W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia: Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated .manures. Wm. Thomson .& Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and .Florists. Fertilizer Co., 809 Ex change Ave., room 5, Chicago, 111. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points^ 1,000, 75c postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & SON,' Stratford, London. England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway New York. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to S feet, per 100. 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florists' wire work, wreaths, wreaths on stand, pillows, easels, crosses, crosses on stand. For sizes and prices see adTertisement elsewhere in this issue. Komada Brothers, 1008 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. TRY E. L, RODGERS. 806 N. 12th St., St. Louis, Mo. Florists' Wire Work. We claim to make the best on the market, at the best prices. One trial order will convince you. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 22S 13th Ave., N. E., Minneap- olis, Minn. ' Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work,-, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire ' Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. '9 J 5* The Amer i ca w Fl orist. 227 Sold By The Seedsmen of America n£^, HAMMOND'slfll IT'TH SLUG=SHOT J KILLS I., CABBAGE WORMS. 1 "••oi'mw 1 ' "HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST" Used effectively to kill Powdery Mildew on Roses and other Plants . USED BY THE FLORISTS FOR OVER 25 SUCCESSIVE YEARS Sold by the Seed Dealers. For pamphlet on Bugs and Blights address HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS BEACON, N. Y. Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 Kills Red Spider in greenhouses, etc. Used since 1883. GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good price*. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Mention the American Florist when writing Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed 1C0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Are., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, Viz.: p r i ce per pound. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. Bale REGULAR 17c 15c 12Hc 10Hc FLORISTS' SPECIAL.... 19c 17c 13V ; c ll^c Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing TRADE DIRECTORY, $3.00 Postpaid. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating -*s^ SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO 228 The American Florist. Aug. i4 y WHEN YOU BUY — GET A KROESCHELL 'THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" Expressions from Men Who Know Boilers Get the Kroeschell First "We like the Kroeschell Boiler very much, It gives entire satisfaction and it is so easy to fire. I "will trade you the two cast iron sectional boilers for another like the Kroeschell I have." (Signed) FRED PONTING. July 16, 1913, Cleveland, Ohio. Kroeschell Best of All The Kroeschell Boiler I installed last year usually runs from 10 p. m. to 6 a. m. without attention. I do not have the least trouble to keep temperatures in the coldest weather. The boiler has given entire satisfaction. The Kroeschell is the best boiler we ever handled. (Signed) CHARLES TOTTY. Madison, N. J., June 30, 1913. Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron The Kroeschell has replaced three cast iron sectional boilers, and it certainly has given entire satisfaction. It only takes a few words to express the good quality of your boilers and they are as follows: "Of all firms handling boilers and advertising them truthfully, the party buying a boiler would have to get the Kroeschell, as you are certainly advertising nothing but facts." (Signed) ALEXANDER A. LAUB. July 18, 1913, New Hamburg, N. Y. Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron We are heating 6,000 sq. ft. of glass with the Kroeschell House Boiler you furnished last fall, and we think it can take care of more. We maintain a temperature of 60 de- grees in the greenhouses and have no trouble keeping temperatures, even in the coldest weather. The boiler does not require attention after 9:00 p. m., except in the coldest weather, when we bank at 11:00 p. m. The boiler has given entire satisfac- tion. We doubt if ^our boiler could be improved upon; it is by far the best we have ever used, and we* ve been using heating systems for the past 30 years. (Signed) THE AVENUE FLORAL CO. E. W. Eichling, S'ec'y. New Orleans, La., March 3, 1913. Kroeschell Replaces Cast Iron I am heating between 17,000 and 18,- 000 sq. ft. of glass with the No. 12 Kroeschell, maintaining 50 to 54 de- grees in the greenhouses. I have night fireman and we Are about every hour in extreme cold weather, but in ordinary weather every two or three hours, leaving the boiler run five to six hours at the last firing. Have had three different makes of sectional cast iron boilers, but would not return to the sectional boiler under any consideration. (Signed) FREDERICK CARET. Kennett Square, Pa., July 3, 1913. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE Plant Riot. "Plants develop antipathies," says a scientist. Just think of a lot of en- emy vegetables meeting in a beef stew! The carrot cried, "Atrocities!" The parsnip answered, "Slush!" The onion poked the spinach A hot one in the mush. The bean deplored in Bostonese Such awful waste of blood, While the lentil swung, and handed A black eye to the spud. — Chicago American. Somebody's Got to Pay. "Farm products cost more than they used to," said the city chap. "Yes," replied the farmer. "When a farmer is supposed to know the botanical name of what he's raising an' the entomolog- ical name of the insect that eats it, an' the pharmaceutical name of the chemical that will kill it, somebody's got to pay." jti^S' "-"' Red Spider or Rust, "Antirrhinums kept sufficiently dry to avoid rust are carried off by red spi- der," the reckless grower complained to Bob Newcomb, who suggested that his subscription to The American Florist had probably lapsed or it would not be necessary to complain of such trifles. A Landscape Architect. A new path is being laid out be- tween the Wild Onion school house and Hog Ford. Sidney Hocks has been en- gaged to open up the path by walking back and forth every day for the next few weeks. — The Hogwallow (Ky.) News. Parsnip Wine. Word comes from Texas that both bread and wine can be made from parsnips. But so long as the world has wine made from dandelions and bread filled with caraway seeds, what is the sense in trying to achieve anything worse? — Providence Journal. Too Much Business. Doctor : You must go away for a long rest. Overworked Merchant : But, doctor, I'm too busy to go away. Doctor: Well, then, you must stop advertising.— St. Louis Times. 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO ' Choose Your Flowers. There are certain flowers that certain people ought to wear either in their natural or artl- Bclal guise. It Is all a matter of years and uelght. Daisies belong only to youth. Banksia roses are for the debutante. Lilacs can only be well worn by a tall figure. Violets are charming for either youth or age. Crocuses are pretty for the young; tulips are not. Lilies of the valley are for youth or middle age. Thistles are for the elderly woman with white hair. Neither are popples for the petite, nor things that grow in branch form. Pausies seem fitted for riper age, though the pansy-eyed girl looks well in them. Mignonette does not belong to youth, nor do •weet peas and daffodils belong to age. Chrysanthemums look well on youth or ma- turity but do not seem to belong to age. Roses belong to all ages but need to be chosen with care as to their color and size. Snowdrops that would look foolish on a mid- dle aged woman look sweet on a young debu- tante. To a Spring Onion. How innocent thy slim white grace appears! Yet thy ingratitude I mourn with rueful pen. I saved thy life, as, time and time again, I checked the onslaught of the neighboring hen. And altruistically I bought sen-sen; Muddied my shoes to harvest thee, and then "I pressed thee to my lips — and hence these tears!" - — — - ' '■■" :■ WHEN YOU BUY -GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" Fxptessions from MenWho Know Boilers The Leading- Grower in Vermont I have had the Kroeschell Boiler six years ; it is heating 17,000 square feet of glass. No other "but a Plate Boiler for me. (Signed) H. M. TOTMAN. Randolph, Vermont. The Quality Place of Boston Regarding the Kroeschell, it is the best we have ever had and satisfactory beyond our expectations. It heats up especially quick and has saved us con- siderably already in the price of fuel. When we are in need of another boiler we will give the Kroeschell the first consideration. (Signed) WM. W. EDGAR CO. Waverley, Mass. Glad He Bought a Generator Wish to express my complete satis- faction with your Generator which I purchased in November. In extreme cold spell of January 11th to 14th, when the thermometer regis- tered 6 below zero and the wind blow- ing at a gale of 70 miles an hour, tem- perature of carnation bouses stayed at 52 at all times; this would not have been possible without the Generator. (Signed) JOHN S. HASS. Newport, Rhode Island, Jan. 19, 1914. Kroeschell versus Cast Iron The No. 7 Boiler I bought from you is heating 14,000 square feet of glass; I think it can take care of 16.000 feet. I do not have any trouble to keep up temperature of 50 degrees in the coldest weather. I fire only once after 12 o'clock midnight. The boiler has given perfect satisfaction. I have four cast iron boilers — like the Kroeschell best of all. If anyone wishes to inquire about your boiler, let them write me, for I think your boilers are good ones. (Signed) CHARLES SCHULTZ. Menominee, Mich. Cast Iron Boilers Crack I want to thank yon for your prompt- ness in shipping the boiler I ordered of you on January 13th. I had a break- down ; one of a battery of two cast iron boilers cracked so it was impossible to use same, so I got you on the tele- phone at 8:30 a. m.. January 13th, and ordered one of your hot water boilers. Same was put in my boiler room in the afternoon of January 15th, after which we built foundation and connected up. Since that time the boiler has taken care of same glass as the two cast iron boilers had done easier and better In every way. _ (Signed) ANDREW BATHER. Clinton, Iowa. SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE 452 W. Erie St., - CHICAGO 19*5- The American Florist. 229 THE NET RETURNS FROM YOUR GREENHOUSES IS WHST COUNTS You want to watch the initial cost, the grade and the work- manship of the material, the construction and the conven- iences of the houses, to obtain the best results. Write us for sketches and estimates. We can be of service to you. Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., (Near Western and I North Avenues.) CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing IF you have a green- house or intend build- ing one, you will need our catalog. It will be sent free upon request and we solicit your order. Advance Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. Just tell your troubles to us. ADVANCE CO. Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing A STIC A (f\ FO R .ys/,1 — t- jfeenHouseqiaanj USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken class easily removed without breaking of other class, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing IKiaUgllHmroiglHllHllalHlHlHlHlHlHlHlHtHlKiH lHlttlHlalBlalHlalHlHlrilHlBlHlHlHlHlHlallallallHlMlalHllHlHlHialalHlHh ii I Mrtehead Points the way to IZ ^Backte Boiler £ > economy J^l of fuel. BEGIN NOW to find out about the "Morehead" system. Send right away for the "Morehead" book for florists. In it you will find an easily understood discussion of the boiler and condensation question from the practical standpoint of the Grower of Flowers. Write for this help TODAY. MOREHEAD MFG. CO., Dept. "N» DETROIT, MICH. 304 1 'HiHrommnHymKigiHmnanKMHMHfalHMKlHfallHiHlH^^ The Original and Only TkT :0 t, LAo I I L/ ~ L Y K L, LIQUID PUTTY (Not Inc.) Positively will not get hard, run in hot nor heave in cold weather. E. G. PRUNER, Mgr., THE ELASTIC-LYKE CO. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. S?w.to 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing " \_mi_r_ Six Glass Cutters in One "RED DEVIL" No. 5 will cut over 5000 feet of greenhouse glass or any other kind. Five extra hand honed wheels in handle. Sample mailed for 20c. Booklet free. SMITH 6 HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 170 Chambers St., New York City 230 The American Florist. Aug. 14, LIQUID =H 40K Nicotine. Mb. can $10.50 ♦ lb. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 H-lb. can 50 BflBl NICO FUME » PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24sheetcan 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Your Dealer Iiol^ tti.«e«s.«e JP:i?io«*3» Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. afflfe /trim? £&e& worms. Quart, $1.00. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart. 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and anile Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for. San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75C. Gallon. $1.50. NIKOTIANA A \2% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. It von cannot obtain our prodncti from your local dealer send ns your order and we will ship Immediately throngb oar nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. i. Gbo. A. Borniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. Mention the American. Florist wlien writing NICOTINE 40% CUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAU1P 1 ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES Mention the American Florist when writing REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing TRADE MARK 9 / C* * M EVERVOENUINE THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR FLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON F. F. Irsa's Insecticide "Roseguard" before the rush season. Write for pamphlets and special prices to F. F. IRSA, - Amagansett, N. Y. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Aalc Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. Jroer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Ispatented. Noothers like ^ It. Order from your dealer^ or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. ( Samples free. HENRY A. DREEB.I 714 Chsitnat Street^ FhlUaslphU. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cftpt Flowers, all colors, Cycaa Leares, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Price* — 404412 East 34th Si. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist tohen writing Our Manures are the direct result of many ■"years practical experiences in "all branches of gardening 1 . ==■ Our Vine, Plant and Vegetable EE" Manure is unrivaled for all fruit ■= - bearing: foliage and flowering plants, •= - lawns, vegetables etc, etc. _ - - Our Special Chrysanthemum and Top- = j dressing Manure is an excellent stimulant ■ : - forallpotplantsduringthegrowingseason I I Sold by All Leading American Seeds- : : men; freight paid on quantities; liberal \ z terms to retailers; write for our Special £ = offer to the American trade;agent'scir- ~ = culars, pamphlets, etc, to sole £= makers: — = Win. Thomson & Sons, (Ltd.) CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND. i'9*5- The American Florist. 231 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging. Embossed, Rose. Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WOMB'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hoar's notice, crate: Price per 2000 l*Hn„ crate, $6.00 1300 2 4.88 1500 2» 5.25 1500 2H 6.00 10003 5.00 800 3H 5.80 5004 4.50 456 44-in., crate, 15.24 320 5 " 4.51 210 SH " 3-78 144 6 " 3.16 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFIHBER BROS. POTTERY, *§&$%*£• August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Lou? Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breit schwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by "Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mall, $1.25. I, n. kramer & son, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y Detroit. Mich. 490 Howard St. HARRY BALSLEY, Rep RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS BARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. ii RED POTS that tou will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to oSer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn t that worth considering? _ _.,.._.-. JL We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. w Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warnn, 16 W. 23rd St Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. "Cedar Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. 45 $16.00 1.30 14.00 100 $130.00 115.00 92.00 56.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 Mauuiacturea tor us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs and Supple, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. steWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries ^ MMX K, ma k e flower pots that prow the 1 ; j I" best plants and bring the best LS^FIA trade. Also the latest creations ^^^ miam ^^ in glazed ware for every use. #No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. | THE HAEGER POTTERIES \111 Main Street, Dundee, 111/ The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OCR SriCIAlTY - WRITE TOR PRICKS. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughsn's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Foroaity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~kOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO The Clipper ™- - that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. Your dealer should have them— if he has not, drop us a line, and wewiil send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. 232 The American Florist. Aug. 14, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The 229 Alpha Floral Co 200 American Spawn Co. 216 Amlins E CCo 193 Anderson S A 200 AneermueUer G H..195 AphineMfeCo 230 Archias Floral Co... 203 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 198 Aschmann Godfrey.. 2(8 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 197 Barnard WW Co... 207 Bassett&Washburn.l86 Baumer AugR." 200 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorier H&Co II Beaven E A 198 Bees, Ltd 214 Begerow's 201 BergerBros 194 BerningH G 195 Blackistone Z D....202 Bodger J & Sons Co. 208 Boland J B Co 200 BblgianoJ& Sons.... 210 Bragg Ross 200 Bramley & Son 203 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 206 B reitmeyer's J Sons. . 201 Brans HN 207 B runnings 210 Bryan AlonzoJ 21S Bachbinder Bros. ...230 Bnckbee H W 203 BudlongJ A 182 Burpee W A & Co. .209 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 198 California Florists.. .203 Camp Conduit Co... Ill Chicago Flower Growers Assn 180 Chicago House Wrecking Co Clark EB Seed Co.. 2.2 Clarke's Sons D 202 Clay&Son 230 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 202 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 231 Conard & Jones Co.. 215 Cooke Geo H 200 Cowee W J 232 Coy HC Seed Co.... 207 Craig RobtCo...l7S 212 Cunningham Jos H..222 Daehnfeldt L., Ltd.. 208 Darbees 183 DardsChas 201 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 215 Denton Floral Co ...203 Detroit Flower Pot MfgCo 231 Dietsch A & Co III Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co .220 OreerHA219 220 230 231 Duerr Chas A 203 Duluth Floral Co.... 203 DunlopJohnH 202 Eagle Wire Works. . IV Edwards Fold Box.. 232 Elastic-Lyke Co 229 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. .217 Emmans Geo M 208 Erne & Klingel 193 Evans Co The J A. ..232 Eyres H G 202 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co Ill Fish Henry Seed Co. 210 Florists' Hail Assn.. 232 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 199 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV Ford M C 197 Ford William P 196 Franzen FO 218 Frauenfelder C 200 Freeman Mrs J B....203 FreyCH 203 Frey & Frey 202 Friedman 200 Froment HE 197 Frost Chas 212 Furrow & Co 203 Galvin Thos F .. ..202 Garland Mfg Co. 3rd Special Cover Gasser J M Co 202 Giblinfc Co 229 Godineau R & M 212 Good & Reese Co... 220 Gorham & Limpus..231 Graham A & Son ... .200 Grand RapidB Floral Co 203 Grasselli Chemical Co 230 GudeBros 201 204 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 197 Haeger Potteries The 231 Hammond Benj 227 Hardesty & Co 200 Harley Pottery Co... 231 Hart George B 197 Haven Seed Co The. 208 Heacock Jos Co 222 Heinl John G & Son .203 Henderson A&Co.. . I Henderson Lewis... 203 Herr Albert M 221 Herrmann A 230 Hess & Swoboda .... 201 Hews A H &Co 231 Hilfinger Bros 231 Hill D Nurs Co 215 Hoerber Bros 193 Hollywood Gardens. 202 Holm & Olson 201 Holton & Hunkel Co 195 Home CorSchool 216 Horticultural Ptg Co The 218 Hurff Edgar F 208 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 229 Irsa FF 230 Igoe Bros 227 Isbell S M & Co. ...210 Jackson & Perkins. . .218 Jennings E B 208 Johnston & Co T J.. .200 Jones Percy 187 Joy Floral Co 203 Kasting WFCo... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 231 Keller Sons J B 203 Kelway &Son 210 Kennicott Bros Co.. 19? Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 230 Kerr RC Floral Co. 203 Kervan Co The 197 Kessler Wm 197 King Construct Co. .232 Komada Bros 180 Kohr AF 231 Kramer IN & Son. ..231 Kroeschell Bros Co. .228 Kruchten John 193 Kuehn C A 195 Kuhl Geo A 221 Kusik H & Co 192 Kyle & Foerster 193 LaCrosse Floral Co. . 201 Lager & Hurrell ....212 Landreth Seed Co.. 208 LangFlo&NurCo..203 Lange A 198 200 Leborius JJ 202 Leedle Floral Co ....218 Leroys Nursery Co Louis 215 Locktand Lum Co.. .Ill London Flower Shp.202 Louis Freres & Co Simon 207 LovettJT 215 McCallum Co 194 McConnell Alex 200 McHutchison & Co. .210 McMorran & Co EdwE IV M cNeff-Swenson Co 173 Mann Otto 212 Matthews the Flo'st.2O0 MatthewsonJE 201 May & Co LL 201 Meconi Paul 197 Memphis Flo Shop.. 203 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 200 Mette Henry 216 Miller &Musser.l90 193 Wired Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Moninger J C Co 4th Special Cover Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 1% Moore, Hentz & Nash 1% Morehead Mfg Co. ...229 Murray Samuel 201 Myers Florist 203 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 232 Newell A 202 N YCut Flower Ex.. 197 Nicotine Mfg Co 230 Niessen Leo Co 194 Northwestern Wire Works 232 Oechslin Frank 184 Ostertag Bros 202 Palmer W J & Son . . 201 Park Floral Co 201 Peacock Dahlia Farms 221 PedrickGR&Son..208 Peterson Nursery. ..214 Peters & Reed Poty .231 Phillips Bros 203 Pierce FO Co 229 Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN (Inc). ..222 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 206 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .203 Pillsbury IL 232 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 194 PlathH 213 Podesta&Baldocchi .202 Poehlmann Bros Co 176 177 178 179 Pollworth C C Co... 195 Portland Flo Shop.. 203 Pulverized Manure Co. .2nd Special Cover Pyfer A T & Co 182 Raedlein Basket Co. 181 Randall A L Co 193 Randolph & lie- Clements 200 Rawlings Elmer 218 Ready Reference 223 Reed & Keller 232 Regan Ptg House.... 231 Reid Edw 194 Rein berg Geo 193 ReinbergPeter 185 Retail Florists Co The 193 Reuter&Son SJ....200 Rice Bros 195 Robinson J C Seed Co 208 Rock Wm L Flwr Co . 203 Rohnert Waldo 212 Roland Thomas 219 Routzahn Seed Co ..210 Royal Nurseries 207 Rusch G&Co 195 Rye George 20! St. Louis Seed Co... 210 Santa Cruz Bulb & Plant Co 211 Schiller, the Florist.. 203 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 232 SchlingMax 201 Schwake Chas & Co. 196 SeftonMlgCo 198 Sharp Partridge & Co 227 Sheridan Walter F. . 197 Siebrecbt George C.197 Simmons & Son 203 Situation & Wants... 171 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Small J H& Sons.... 200 Smith A W&CO....202 SmithED&Co 220 Smith & Fetters Co.. 200 Smith & Hemenway .229 Smith Henry 203 Smith Wm CFlo Co 105 Smith W&T Co... I Stecher Litho Co.... 211 storrs& Harrison... 215 Stuart Low Co 207 StumppGEM 202 Stuppy Floral Co... 213 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... 227 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .231 Thompson J D Carnation Co I 174 Thomson Wm & Sons 230 Thorburn J M & Co. 207 Tonner O A 186 TottyChasH 220 Traendly&Schenck.l97 United Cut Flwr Co. 197 Vaughan AL&C0..191 Vaughan's Seed Store I 172 184 210 212 213 214 216 221 222 227 231 Vick'sSonsJ 208 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WaiteFW 232 Walker F Co 200 Wallace FD IV Weiland M 202 Weiland&Risch....l93 Welch Patrick 194 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 207 Whilldin Pottery Co. 231 Whitted Floral Co. ..200 Wietor Bros 189 193 Wild Gilbert H 215 WillensConsCo....III Wittbold G Co.. 200 205 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .203 Wood Bros . 208 Yokohama Nurs Co. 208 Young AL&C0....197 YoungJobn&Co 196 Young & Nugent. .200 Zech & Mann. ..188 193 Ziska Jos 193 Zvolanek Anton C..-207 REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers In Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures "the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y; I Always mention The American Florist when you order stock. : : v.-n CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J > <■ M TVO not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trado 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK W^f m m No loss il you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter ft Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pil sbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J L. Iohnson. 100O for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, ni. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3000 Postpaid Sample Pre* F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Machine Co. -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing k Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For fnll particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. j. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, Rmerica is "the Prow of the Ifessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 21, 1915. No. 1420 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evebt Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass. , President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., President; Robert C Kerr. Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Yodng, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Easting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-ninth annual convention to be held at Minneapolis, Minn., August 24-27, 1915. Thos. Wallis, Chicago, President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., Elm wood Cemetery Chicago, 111., Secretary. Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATfON SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framnigham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mibche, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14, 1915. War. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. Next Convention at Houston, Texas. OFFICERS FOR 1916: President, Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, i Secretary, John Young, New York. Vice-President, R. C. Kerr, Houston. I Treasurer, Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., PreBident; Louis J. Reuteb, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. Convention Proceedings. The thirty-first annual convention of the Society of American Florists was called to order on schedule time, Au- gust 17, at 2 p. m., in the Civic Cen- ter auditorium, San Francisco, Calif., by Vice-President Daniel MacRorie who introduced Mayor James Rolph, who then welcomed the visitors, Wm. F. Gude, of Washington, D. C, respond- ing. There was an excellent and thor- oughly representative attendance at the opening session. The mayor in cordially welcoming the visitors, spoke of the early history of San Francisco and the civic tri- umphs of her citizens. He referred to the trials of the "shake and fire" period and the zeal of the inhabitants in rebuilding the beautiful and pros- perous city which greets the Panama- Pacific exposition guests within her gates, representing all the civilized na- tions of the earth. He dwelt on the horticultural attractions of the city and the sreat work of the McLarens, father and son, in its adornment. His Honor's frequent reference to Vice- President MacRorie showed unmistak- ably the highest appreciation of the worthy Daniel's splendid missionary work for the city in connection with this and other noteworthy conventions. At the close of Mr. Gude's eloquent re- sponse, President Patrick Welch, of Boston, Mass., was introduced and as- sumed control of the proceedings. Following the president's able and exhaustive address, the reports of Secretary John Young, Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting and Wm. F. Gude, chair- man of the William R. Smith Memorial and tariff and legislative committee and the society's Washington repre- sentative, were presented. In the nomination of cities for the convention of 1916, W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., presented the claims of Houston, Tex., and was supported by Wm. F. Gude and A. T. De La Mare. John Young, Richard Vincent, Jr., and E. G. Hill spoke for New York and Wm. Allen and C. W. Ward for New Or- leans. The reports of the state vice- presidents were ordered printed in the proceedings and adjournment followed the announcement of committees for convention work. President Welch's Address. Ladies and Gentlemen : On any occasion the members of this society, especially those residing east of the Rockies, could have visited this city with pleasure and profit, but at this time when the great Panama- Pacific exposition is being held here, we deem ourselves most favored. It is needless for me to say that' I am honored as the presiding officer of this great national society, one of the few in the United States possessing a charter issued under a special act of the national congress and signed by the president. This great opening of our convention proves that we are not an association of New Yorkers, New Englanders, Pennsylvanians or Vir- ginians, but confirms • our boast that we are a national association in rep- resentation, as well as in name. We should, and we do feel proud of our profession for the wonderftil progress it has made. According to the last available census, that of 1899-1909, the sale of plants and flowers advanced from 18,758,864 in 1899 to 34,872,329 in 1909, an increase of 91 per cent. The total number of establishments in the United States in our business in 1909 was 10,614. 234 The American Florist. Aug. 2I t The leading: states in value of flowers and plants are : New York $5,110,000 Pennsylvania 3,761,000 Illinois 3,681,000 New Jersey 2,839,000 Massachusetts 2,432,000 Ohio 2,357,000 California 1,374,000 Indiana 1,202,000 Michigan 1,132,000 Connecticut 1,042,000 Membership. — A society gains much of its influence and usefulness from a large membership, and while the So- ciety of American Florists and Orna- mental Horticulturists has been add- ing strength to its membership, I feel we can do much more in that direc- tion. What work can be more pleas- ant than the gathering together in one great organization of all our busi- ness associates in this country? Ex- perience has shown us that what is everybody's business is not attended to by anyone, and so I say, let the in- creasing of the membership be an individual matter of pride to us all. We all have a high estimate of the benefits derived from membership in our society, let us mortalize it during the coming year by doubling our mem- bership list. This is an age of co-operation and affiliation, and what was formerly ad- vanced individually, is now accom- plished only by thorough organization. If we are to perform the mission of this society we can only be satisfied when we have joined to its ranks ev- ery man engaged in floriculture and horticulture, whether he is doing busi- ness in the North, South, East or West of this grand country of ours. Every state in the Union in which we have members is wisely entitled to a national vice-president; wisely, I say, because every state has then at least one national officer within its limits. One of the principal duties of the vice-president is to increase the membership in his state, therefore I urge the vice-presidents during this year to conduct active, spirited cam- paigns for new members in our society. Very few men join an organization such as ours without being invited, and anyone on being informed of the progress which this society has made in the last 30 years will hardly hesi- tate to become a member when he is invited. We are proud indeed of the position of our society to-day with 2,000 members and $30,000 balance in our treasury, thanks to the wise, dis- creet and courageous policy displayed by our officers. I feel that with a little effort on the part of our vice- presidents especially, our membership can be materially advanced and our usefulness increased accordingly. National Flower Show. — For the past six years we have witnessed the suc- cess of the national flower show and recognized its great value as a medium for educating the public in the love and admiration for horticulture and floral products. It has proved a safe financial enterprise for the society.; To insure the continuance of the national flower show, and in keeping with the ambitions of the society, it is necessary that the best and most efficient members should be placed on that committee. There is no branch of the work which the S. A. F. has undertaken to put through, that calls for co-operation with all other inter- ests as much as the work of the flower show committee — co-operation with the rose, carnation, sweet pea and gladiolus societies, the private gar- dener and all other kindred organiza- tions. What can be accomplished DAN MACRORIE. Presideut-Elect Society of American Florists. through co-operation in other fields, can likewise be accomplished here. All that is required is to emphasize the benefits that are to be derived and the determination to secure them. We have always been successful in securing the aid and support of the horticultural interests in the city where the national flower show has taken place, and that we must always continue to have, for without it we cannot have a full measure of suc- cess. There is no better agency for horticultural advancement than the one which has for its end a national flower show once in two years. School Gardens. — I am much im- pressed with the work accomplished in the past by the permanent com- mittee on school gardens under the leadership of its able and efficient chairman, Benjamin Hammond. This work is of much practical benefit and interest to the boys and girls of this nation, bringing health and strength to growing children. Its installation in school districts throughout the country would bring thrift to many a rising family. The school garden affords much pleasure and broadens mentality. The training tends to im- prove home surroundings. A little in- struction in this line helps to form habits of thrift and economy. Every member should assist in this work with a hope that it may create an in- terest in your town or city and be of inestimable value to the future- wel- fare of commercial floriculture The Convention Gardens. — Our con- vention gardens of Minneapolis and Boston have undoubtedly met with the approval of the great majority of our members and the profession in gen- eral. Their value from an educational and commercial point of view is rec- ognized by all and the question be- fore us now is; "How can we best continue this important work, in what way and manner can we improve and advance its scope, and how can we secure for those gardens permanent existence in the cities where we estab- lish them?" In the way of advancement it should be made possible to improve upon the plan of the Boston garden. I should like to see those gardens de- signed and executed in such a way that they will represent good garden landscape effects, as well as good plant cultivation. It is necessary that all proper planting material and ap- purtenances known to good garden architecture be employed in the crea- tion of those gardens, where each in- dividual plant or group of plants would be given its proper place in the garden as a whole. This, I real- ize, cannot be done in one short sea- son and would require not less than two years of planning and execution. To make this possible it would be nec- essary to select the convention city two years ahead of the meeting in place of one and I want to advance the question at this time, as to why this could not be done. '9*5- The American Florist. 235 R. C. KERR. Vice-President-Elect Society of American Florists. If the convention garden work can be enlarged upon, along the lines of this suggestion, I believe that the sec- retary and the local authorities of the convention cities, having the execution of the plans in charge, should have the assistance of a permanent com- mittee of the S. A. F. consisting of three members well versed and expe- rienced in this work. They shall be appointed by the president, one for three years, one for two years and one for one year. Each president there- after would make an appointment an- nually. In this connection I recom- mend that after the appointment of this committee, the first question they should consider would be an amend- ment to the constitution providing for the choice of the annual convention city two years in advance. Their rec- ommendation should be submitted to the executive board for consideration before being acted upon by the na- tional convention. Legislation. — The pioneers in com- mercial floriculture took conditions as they found them, surmounted difficul- ties and conquered many obstacles. They did it in their own way without any great assistance from legislation, but that method can no longer go on. We must see to it that no hostile laws are put upon the statute books. Legislation, emanating either from congress or from any of our state legislatures, may be helpful or result in great injury unless prevented by the active work of our legislative com- mittee. The requirements of this committee call for a reasonable annual appro- priation to be used when needed to encourage favorable and prevent hos- tile legislation. I would strongly rec- ommend that the chairman be given power to secure counsel in Washing- ton, or in any of our states, to ap- pear before national or local legisla- tive committees, and make known our needs whenever in his judgment this may be necessary. I would also rec- ommend that our representative in Washington should in the future be given the same privilege that is ac- corded all other executive members, namely, the right to vote on all ques- tions tha; may be brought up for ad- justment before the board of directors at the annual meeting. At present he is required to attend all meetings of this board but is denied the right to vote, which is depriving the society of the benefits that would accrue from the exercise of this privilege by a member whose judgment and experi- ence is of great value to the society. Election of Directors. — The constitu- tion and by-laws under which we now work is practically as adopted at a meeting of the incorporators ■ of the society in Washington in 1902, imme- diately after our charter had been signed by the late President McKin- ley. I am satisfied from observation and experience in its workings that the election of two members of the board of directors annually, in place of their appointment by the presi- dent, would result in creating a much livelier interest in the annual conven- tion, bringing the work of the society nearer to the members and relieving the future presidents of the difficulty of making these selections. Ex-Pres- ident Prank R. Pierson in his address at Rochester, N. Y., in 1910, had the same idea in mind when he said, "I am firmly of the opinion that we would more nearly follow out the ideas of democratic government by the election rather than the appointment of directors." The changes which have taken place in the make-up of our board of direc- tors within the past two years make it necessary that the society itself should elect two directors annually, es- pecially since the privilege is extended to local clubs and the national organ- izations having one hundred S. A. F. members to elect one. I would rec- ommend that this society in conven- tion authorize the amendment of the constitution so that hereafter two members shall be elected to the board of directors at our annual convention. Co-operation. — The parent society has ever been renowned for her many activities in behalf of advanced hor- ticulture. It has played an important role with patience, zeal and determi- nation, to the end that co-operation between the allied societies should be a fitting and notable achievement. To the committee comprising Theodore Wirth, George Asmus and William F. Kasting, we owe a debt of gratitude for their labor, loyalty, unfailing pa- tience and persistence. The first practical step towards real affiliation with the kindred societies and florists' clubs throughout the country was passed at the last con- vention in Boston. Under the terms of this amendment the New York, Boston and Philadelphia florists' clubs, the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, the American Rose Society and the Amer- ican Carnation Society are now repre- sented on the board of directors by their presidents. This increase in the board ought to prove of great value to this society and contribute much toward a liberal policy between the clubs and the parent society. The wisdom and success of having the various minor organizations made a sectional portion of the S. A. F. & O. H. is no better exemplified than in the instance of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery and the consequent effects upon the parent body. This organiza- tion has grown immensely within the past four years. Approximately 235 firms have joined the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery and resultantly mem- bers of these firms are also members of our national society. The benefits from this important branch of the flower business are not retained by the retailer alone, but are passed on through the various branches to the humblest employe of the grower. This certainly makes it worth while for every retailer of standing to join and receive the benefits of its workings and also to assist the national asso- ciation which has helped materially in its formation. We ought to make every effort to induce other clubs throughout the country to become interested in this movement. I would recommend that the constitution be amended so that the members before taking their seat 236 The American Florist. Aug. 21, in the board of directors have the con- sent of the majority of the club or so- ciety they represent. Publicity.— It is needless to point out the value of publicity for the dis- semination of proper knowledge and educating the public in the more gen- eral use of horticultural products. It is necessary for the society to organ- ize a "Publicity Bureau" whose work would be along the lines of a cam- paign, directed primarily for the an- nual increase of the sale of flowers, plants and plant products, through new and varied channels and also to take means to prevent any society, corporation or individual from decry- ing the use of these products for spe- cial occasions. We very often learn of repeated attempts made to discour- age the use of our products. Such cases should be taken up by the pub- licity bureau and every means pos- sible taken to offset the effects of such adverse influences. I am very much in favor of a stand- ing committee of five members, whose duty shall be to co-operate with the retailers, wholesalers and producers so that our business shall be brought before the public in a much more fa- vorable and effective light than it has been in the past. We should have recourse to the leading, daily papers throughout the country, which I be- lieve will gladly publish from time to time articles on commercial floricul- ture. This will have a wonderful ef- fect for it will bring before the Amer- ican people the merits of our business and the enjoyment derived from the use of our products. The hour has come when we should give this question our best thought and action. I think greater benefits can be secured from aggressive work of this nature than any we can en- gage in. I feel that the results would justify a reasonable expenditure an- nually for the maintenance of such a committee. National Credit and Collection De- partment. — I am forcibly reminded by a large number of the members of our society of the pressing necessity for creating a national bureau of cred- its, a central office where credit in- formation can be kept and references obtained. The commercial interests of our business have grown to such an extent during the past 15 years as to call for a more up-to-date standard of business practice. There ought not to be any objec- tion to such a movement as it is highly probable that it would do a great deal of good and there is but little danger that it would do any harm. It should, however, be care- fully guarded so that it could be used mutually by both debtor and creditor. The slightest intimation that a cred- itor was benefiting to any extent at the expense of the debtor would cre- ate dissatisfaction and lead to serious results. The preservation of the rights of commercial life, liberty and the pursuit of trade should be upheld and not" interfered with. It is apparent, however, that ways and means should be considered and adopted by which the financial standing, honesty and in- tegrity of the commercial florists could be measured, determined and circulated among our members to the end that honest, upright, just and creditable business men may be sin- gled out from the unjust and unscru- pulous operators. I regard this problem a 'fundamental one, and believe it should be consid- ered and adopted only after a very careful study. I would suggest the appointment of a committee of nine members to be selected from the large floral centers of the country, to con- sider this subject and report at the meeting of the board of directors in 1916. American Products. — There is a con- stantly growing sentiment in this country among those who have given the subject study that the time has now arrived when a large part if not the whole of the horticultural prod- ucts which have been grown and im- ported from Europe should be grown, in this country. This is something I have had in mind for some time past. We should not seek to take advantage of the unfortunate conditions exist- ing in Europe at the present time, and this society will do its part to- ward helping to maintain the commer- cial honor of the United States so that we shall emerge from this war period with the love and admiration of all nations concerned. Our climate, soil and other conditions are, accord- ing to our best authorities, well adapted for the growth of palms, bulbs, nursery stock, etc., which now go to make a total of imports of over $2,000,000 annually. I recommend that a permanent com- mittee of three be appointed to study this problem and seek the advice and counsel of the "United States depart- ment of agriculture, and devise ways and means by which those interested may be encouraged and assisted in taking up this work which ought to bring about good results, and report annually to the society in convention. Voting. — Experience has taught us that our present system of electing officers at our annual convention oc- cupies too much time. It is wrong to ask a man to stand in line for half an hour and some times longer before he can cast a ballot for the choice of officers. As a remedy for this condition I would suggest that a list of the mem- bers be alphabetically arranged in four books : Book No. 1 to include all names be- ginning with the letter "A" and end- ing with the letter "D." Book No. 2 to include all names of members beginning with the letter "E" and ending with the letter "K." Book No. 3 to include all names be- ginning with the letter "L" and end- ing with the letter "R." Book No. 4 to include all names be- ginning with the letter "S" and end- ing with the letter "Z." It will be necessary that one teller for each book be appointed to check names, also one to receive the ballots. This calls for an amendment of our by-laws which I hope will be passed and made effective at the opening ses- sion of our next annual convention. In Conclusion. — The trade and com- merce in seeds, plants and flowers are of such national magnitude and im- portance that they are justly classed among the great business interests in this country. There is no more charm- ing art and occupation than the cul- tivation of flowers, plants and fruit- bearing trees; there is no calling more conducive to human welfare than that of the horticulturist. To- day let us applaud the work of our chosen officers for what they have done in the past, but let us make this applause count by seeing that the good work continues. Let us see to it, that the society is built up, its in- fluence increased by the combined ef- forts and with the co-operation and assistance of all kindred organiza- tions, so that the next generation can look with pride on the work accom- plished and take for their motto the inspiring words of Edward Everett Hale, "Look up and not down, look out and not in, look forward and not back and lend a hand." Secretary Young's Report. IMPROVED TEADE CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED. At the time of our last convention the florist trade, in common with many other industries, was feeling the effect of conditions brought about by the re- PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION HORTICULTURAL FEATURES. Acacias and Rhododendrons in the Court of the Universe. ^9 J 5- The American Florist. 237 PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION HORTICULTURAL FEATURES. The Avenue of Palms and the Palace of Manufactures. grettable war precipitated in Europe, and while these conditions have not improved by any means, we have be- come somewhat accustomed to them, and we should congratulate ourselves that business has not been much worse. Some localities have felt the depression more than others, while in other com- munities business has been near to the normal point. The cut flower section has felt the decline perhaps -more keenly than other sections of the busi- ness, but preparations for another sea- son have been pushed along in an atmosphere of cheerfulness, with the hope that the business horizon will clear before the end of the year. EXHIBITION. Our trade exhibition has suffered this year from causes beyond control. The florists' supply trade has been un- able to make the usual showing, for the reason that imported goods are just now a very poor possibility, and pur own manufacturers have not had time to adjust themselves to circumstances, at least as far as the production of novelties in various lines is concerned. Distance, and cost of transportation to San Francisco are other factors which have tended to cut down our exhibits. Notwithstanding, our trade exhibition is this year most creditable, and the interest it has provoked quite as strong as at previous conventions. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING. A meeting of the executive board of the society was held at Chicago, March 1-2, 1915. This was the first meeting of the board of directors under the new affiliation plan and it was de- cided to make no change in the quorum number, notwithstanding the fact that the board comprised 17 members. A request from the Chrysanthemum Society of America that the S. A. F. and O. H. award its silver and bronze medals at the annual exhibition of the chrysanthemum society, to be held in conjunction with the exhibition of the Cleveland Florists' Club, next Novem- ber, and similar medals at the exhibi- tion of chrysanthemums, to be held under the auspices of the C. S. A., at the Panama-Pacific exposition, San Francisco, in the fall, promoted by the gardeners and florists of the Pacific coast, was referred to the national flower show committee with the recom- mendation that the request be granted. It was voted that it was the sense of the board that the national flower show committee be authorized to offer medals only. Owing to existing conditions in the national capital, the Wm. R. Smith Memorial committee reported it has been more or less handicapped with the work on this project. Quite a nice sum has been deposited with a trust company and bearing interest, and a few projects had been considered, all of which would be dealt with later. Wm. F. Gude, chairman of the com- mittee, has hinted that among the forms under consideration which the memorial might take was an educa- tional garden, and that some assistance in this direction would probably be obtained from congress. During the session of the executive board, a number of matters of import- ance were considered and referred to proper committees, to be reported upon at the annual convention. MEMBERSHIP. The bulk of our increase in member- ship is provided by California and the Pacific coast states. While it is not unusual for the society to experience a large influx of members from a con- vention city and nearby territory, the business standing of those initiated this year is extraordinarily high in the aggregate, and your secretary hopes this means that the names of these new members will long remain on our membership roll, reminding us that their interest in the society and its work was not merely of a "passing" character. Since our last convention one or more names for membership have been sent in by the following : Vice-Presi- dent Daniel MacRorie, 102; Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 24; State Vice- president E. T. Mische, 11; Director J. J. Hess, 3; State Vice-president J. W. Duncan, 3; President Patrick Welch, 2; State Vice-president J. F. Huss, 2; State Vice-president Harry S. Betz, 2; Florists' Hail Association, 2; A. Farenwald, 1; J. H. Dick, 1; L,. M. Gage, 1; F. H. Holton, 1. NECROLOGY. Since the last convention we have lost the following members through death : P. R. Quinlin, August 27, 1914. Peter Bohlender, September 8, 1914. W. L. Palinsky, October 10, 1914. Godfrey Aschmann, October 28, 1914. J. B. Steussy, September 2, 1914. D. Y. Mellis, November 21, 1914. John Monson, December 29, 1914. Richard Groves, January 30, 1915. Wm. B. Patterson, March 16, 1915. H. Frank Darrow, February 21, 1915 John Zech, April 29, 1915. Professor J. F. Cowell, May 1, 1915. Simon Rodh, April 19, 1915. E. J. Welch, Jr., May 17, 1915. Chas. F. Krueger, June 4, 1915. Samuel Thorne, July, 1915. PLANT REGISTRATION. The following plants have been registered : No. 612— Nov. 7, 1914. Begonia, Mrs. J. A. Peterson, by J. A. Peterson & Sqns, Cincinnati, O. 238 The American Florist. Aug. 21 No. 613— Nov. 28, 1914. Geranium, La Favorite X Detroit, by Charles Borrmann, Buffalo, N. T. No. 614 — Dec. 5, 1914. Canna, Poca- hontas (Bronze Olympic), by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 615 — Dec. 5, 1914. Canna, Flag of Truce, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 616 — Dec. 5, 1914. Canna, Dra- gon, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 617 — Dec. 5, 1914. Canna, Prince- ton, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 618— Dec. 5, 1914. Canna, Gaiety, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 619— Dec. '26, 1914. Asparagus hybrida gracilis, by F. W. Fletcher, Auburndale, Mass. No. 620— Feb. 13, 1915. Carnation, Mrs. R. B. Loeben, by R. E. Loeben, Gloversville, N. Y. No. 621— Feb. 13, 1915. Salvia, Red Cross, by the Swiss Floral Co., Port- land. Ore. No. 622— May 15, 1915. Canna, City of Portland, by Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. No. 623— June 22, 1915. Violet, Anne Evans, by Frank D. Pelicanb, San San Francisco, Calif. No. 624— June 22, 1915. Violet, Quaker Lady, by Frank D. Pelicano, Francisco, Calif. No. 625— July 31, 1915. Coleus, Yel- low Traveling Queen, by Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. No. 626— July 31, 1915. Daisy, Mrs. H. G. Selfridge, by A. T. Pyfer & Co., Chicago, 111. No. 627— July 31, 1915. Rose, Mrs. Bayard Thayer, by the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. No. 628— July 31, 1915. Rose, Mrs. Moorfleld Storey, by the Waban Rose Conservatories. Natick. Mass. FOURTH NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. A meeting of the national flower show committee, held at Chicago, March 1-2, and presided over by chair- man George Asmus, was attended by all members of the committee. It is hardly necessary to touch upon all of the details of the work that have been disposed of by this committee so suc- cessfully. The premium list is well in hand and a complete list of plants and flowers for which awards will be made will be issued in the near future. Convention hall, which has been se- cured for the exhibition on very ad- vantageous terms, is well arranged for the purpose, and the Fourth National Flower Show, Philadelphia, Pa., March 25 to April 2, promises to surpass any previous exhibition of its kind. Treasurer Kasting's Report. The report of Treasurer William F. Kasting was presented and made a part of the record. The financial affairs of the society were shown to be in ex- cellent condition. A summary of the report follows : PERMANENT FUND. The balance on hand January 1, 1915, was $17,815.19; total receipts to August 1 were $1,192.31, making a total of $19,007.50. GENERAL FUND. The balance on hand January 1 was $14,376.48; the receipts to August 1 were $2,732.00, while disbursements to the same date amounted to $5,347.28, leaving a balance in the general fund of $11,761.20. SPECIAL FUND. The balance on hand in the spe- cial fund January 1, 1915, amounted to $1,589.82, to which interests for the first six months in the year amount- ing to $31.94 were added, bringing the total in this fund to $1,621.70. As stated in Treasurer Kasting's re- port these amounts have been invested as follows : Dunkelberg Bond & Mortgage, Fort Wayne, Ind., $5,000; City and Suburban Realty Co., Fort Wayne, Ind., $1,500; deposited in banks, $12,507.50. Total, $32,390.46. Washington Representative's Report. The past year has been one of watchful waiting rather than stren- uous action in the national capital, so far as the interests of our society are concerned. The demands on your representative there have not been ex- cessive, from which I assume that the florists of the country have no fault to find with the laws enacted by con- gress during the year. In the early part of the winter a communication was received by your representative, in which objection was raised to the classification of express rates on pot plants and plants not in pots. Another communication was re- ceived in relation to bills introduced in the state legislatures, providing for the inspection and regulation of steam boilers. Both of these communications we're referred to the committee on legislation and will, doubtless, be dealt with by that committee in its annual report. The most important event of the year, both locally and nationally, was the formal dedication of the rose gar- dens at Arlington Farms, June 2, 1915. About 50. florists came from dif- ferent cities, as far away as Boston, to be present at the ceremonies. A meeting of the American Rose Society was called in the rooms of the Amer- ican Institute of Banking, Washing- ton, D. C, where the entire party met, on the date mentioned, at one o'clock p. m. After this meeting, the party went in automobiles to the Arlington Farms, three miles away, in a down- pour of rain. While the gardens were in full bloom and showed up well, the drenching rainstorm, which had lasted three days, had a very depressing ef- fect on the general beauty of the gar- dens. After viewing the gardens, the party returned to the city, where the formal dedication took place. Inter- esting addresses were made at the dedication by officers of the national government, the president of the American Rose Society, and others. After the dedicatory exercises had been concluded, the party went by au- tomobiles to Twin Oaks, the home of Mrs. Charles J. Bell daughter of the late Mrs. Gardner G. Hubbard, donor of the Gardner Hiibbard memorial medal. Mrs. Bell had extended a kind invitation to the party to inspect her rose gardens. The party was most cordially received by Mrs. Bell. After the inspection of Mrs. Bell's gardens, refreshments were served. An hour and a half was pleasantly and profit- ably spent at this beautiful home, after which the party returned to the city, and left for their homes The affair was voted a big success and one of the most interesting events in the annals of floriculture and horti- culture. I am pleased to state that the pride taken' in the S. A. F. and O. H. by the florists of the national capital, is surpassed by no other city in the Union, and is attested by the pres- ence here today of nearly a dozen members, of this society, from Wash- ington, 3,000 miles away. Wm. F. Gude. Tariff and Legislation Committee. Perhaps the most important action your committee was called upon to take, was in reference to the fall ship- ments of azaleas and other Belgian plants, which are at present under embargo by the British authorities. These plants are exclusively of Bel- gian origin and production and since the enemies of Great Britain do not get any revenue or benefit from their sale, it was felt that the embargo — while not helping the British forces — would work considerable harm to the Belgian shippers and the American importing florists. This matter was taken up with our state department by request of Mc- GIANT REDWOODS (SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS) IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CALIF. C. W. Ward and Party at the Base. '9'5- The American Florist. 239 BEDDING IN INDIANAPOLIS PARKS, 1914. Hutchison & Co., New York. The United States trade advisers informed us how to proceed in the matter of securing permits for the importation of azaleas, etc., from the British au- thorities, and we have good reasons for believing that those shipments will arrive this fall on schedule time. Def- inite information will be given in the trade papers as soon as an official de- cision is rendered by the British au- thorities. Tour committee had but two prop- ositions referred to it during the past year. One of these propositions was brought up by J. A. Peterson, of Cin- cinnati, Ohio, who complained of the classifications of express rates in ref- erence to plants shipped in pots and plants shipped out of pots, insisting that there should be a lower rating on plants shipped in pots or tubs. The matter was promptly taken up with the interstate commerce commission, and the commission, in turn, corre- sponded with the several transporta- tion companies, requesting an expres- sion of their views. After receiving all the data that could be reasonably ob- tained, including copies of the corre- spondence between the interstate commerce commission and the express companies, your committee reached the conclusion that, as the express companies seemed to be losing money on the present rates, it was an inop- portune time to attempt to bring about a -reduction of our rates. In other words, your committee felt that it would be the part of wisdom to "let well enough alone," that an agitation of this matter at this time might re- sult in our rates being raised, rather than lowered, under the authority given the interstate commerce com- mission by congress, in' March last. to revise or change the express rates. Subsequently, your committee received notice from the interstate commerce commission that a hearing would be given on the question of express rates. May 20, 1915. . Feeling that the florists should be represented, your, committee had A. Leftwich Sinclair, an attorney, appear at this hearing, as counsel for our society. In his reports, attached hereto, Mr. Sinclair explains the purpose and scope of the hearings attended by him and points out the procedure which will have to be followed, if our so- ciety wishes to obtain a formal hear- ing on the question of the rating on plants. Mr. Sinclair also suggests that, before filing the necessary peti- tion with the interstate commerce commission, our society should ar- range for a conference with the rep- resentatives of the various express companies with a view to an amicable adjustment of this matter. The other question referred to your committee relating to legislation was concerning boiler inspection. It appears that, from time to time, numerous bills are introduced in the state legislatures to require the inspection and regulation of boilers. It has been suggested that, within the next year or so, there will probably be a large number of bills of this character introduced in the state legislatures, and that our society should provide machinery by which we can resist the passage of legisla- tion which would work a hardship on our industry. As illustrating the vicious character of some of these bills, your commit- tee is informed that, only a short time ago, there was introduced, in the legis- lature of the state of Pennsylvania a bill requiring every owner of a low pressure heating boiler to pay $5 a year for the inspection of that boiler, if his boiler should be over four foot of grate area and carry over ten pounds of pressure. Had that bill passed, every florist in the state of Pennsylvania would have been obliged to pay to that state the sum of $5 a year, or more, depending on the number of boilers in use. Your com- mittee is also informed that there are statutes in force in several of the states which provide that every steam boiler carrying over ten pounds of steam pressure must be in charge of a licensed engineer, and that a move- ment is on foot looking to the enact- ment of similar laws throughout the country. All such propositions, in the opinion of your committee, should be fought by our society with all the force at its command. It is, therefore, recom- mended that the scope of your com- mittee be enlarged, without delay, so that the committee can keep in touch with proceedings of the state legisla- tures, as well as those of congress, and be prepared to resist the passage of all bills found to be detrimental to the members of our society. If the foregoing recommendation of your committee is adopted, your com- mittee should be authorized to ar- range for a reporting service of some kind, and to employ counsel to rep- resent the society, whenever in the judgment of your committee the serv- ices of counsel are required. Wm. P. Gude, Chairman, JAS. MCHUTCHISOTJ, Wm. F. Kasting, Ralph M. Ward, JULIUS ROEHRS, Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr. 240 The American Florist. Aug. 21, Smith Memorial Committee Report. On account of the general depression in business all over the United States, and further on account of various other disturbances throughout the world, which affect us generally, the memorial committee thouerht best not to push the project during the past year. The following statement shows the money collected to date, received since last meeting . Vaughan's Seed Store $ 75.00 M. Patten 10.00 Mr. Dillon 5.00 Chas. E. Denker 5.00 Wni. Jurgens 5.00 Wm. Nilsson 10.00 Theo. Standt 10.00 Henshaw & Fenrich 5.00 Albany Florist Club 10.00 Chas. Sibold 5.00 C. E. Critchell 10.00 E. I. Herr, Treas. Ladies' S.A.F. 25.00 Poehlmann Bros. Co 50.00 Wm. L. Rock Flower Co 10.00 Geo. W. Hess and employes.. 15.00 Kentucky Society of Florists . . 10.00 John McLaren, San Francisco . 50.00 Dan'l MacRorie, San Francisco 50.00 $ 360.00 Cash previously acknowledged. 1,416.60 Interest credit to date 54.03 Total cash $1,830.63 Expenditures, stationery, post- age, etc 85.35 Bal. in Munsey Trust Co. . .$1,745.28 Your committee feels hopeful of re- ceiving some goodly sums from influen- tial citizens and liberal support from Congress. Your committee has not de- cided what form of a memorial to sug- gest, as their decision will no doubt be largely governed by the amount of subscriptions collected and government influence that they may be able to se- cure. Wm. F. Gude, Chairman. Report of W. E. Britton, Entomologist. CHRYSANTHEMUM PESTS. All who have been troubled by the chrysanthemum leaf miner or mar- guerite fly, Phytomyza chrysanthemi Kowarz, should obtain Bulletin No.- 157 of the Massachusetts agricultural ex- periment station, Amherst, issued re- cently. For the past 25 years this insect has caused damage to composite plants in the northern states. The adult is a two-winged fly which lays an egg in an incision just under the epidermis of the leaf. This egg hatches in five days and the larva mines in the parenchy- ma of the leaf for about two weeks, when it transforms to the pupa stage inside the leaf. Two weeks later the adult emerges. There are 10 genera- tions each year. Spraying the plants with nicotine solution is a remedy. If "Black Leaf 40" is the kind used it should be diluted at the rate of about one part in 400 parts of water or, roughly, two teaspoonfuls in a gallon. Another chrysanthemum pest new to our continent is the chrysanthemum midge, a European insect which has re- cently caused much damage in some large commercial greenhouses in Mich- igan. It causes a swelling on the main stem near the surface of the ground, galls or enlargements on the midribs of the leaves, and close ill-shaped heads which ruin the plant for com- mercial purposes. It will probably be difficult to control this pest. Further injury to chrysanthemums may be here recorded by a mite, Tar- sonemus pallidus Banks, mentioned in my report of last year. This time it occurred in October in a commercial greenhouse at Hartford, Conn., and many of the petals had withered and turned brown. NEW PINE TREE PEST. During the past year one of the de- structive European sawflies Diprion (Lophyrus) simile Hartig, has been found in this country where it has apparently become established. The in- sect passes the winter in its cocoons on or under leaves and rubbish near the ground. There are apparently three broods each year in Connecticut, the cocoons of the first and second broods often being formed on the twigs. The larvae are about an inch long, greenish yellow with brown markings, and have the appearance characteristic of sawfly larvje. They feed upon the needles of several species of pine, including the white pine, Aus- trian pine, Pinus densiflora, P. excel- sa and P. flexilis. It will doubtless be found to attack other species as well. The eggs are laid in longitudinal in- cisions in the needles and are placed end to end. The cocoons are brown, oval bodies about three-eighths of an inch long and of a tough, leathery tex- ture. The adults have a wing-spread of from about half an inch in the male to three-fourths of an inch in the female. The male is black, but the female has yellow thorax and abdomen. Though this insect occurs in four towns in Connecticut it will probably be found in other states. Just how it was brought to this country is not known, but probably cocoons came over on nursery stock and either passed the inspectors or perhaps came in before the inspection system was established. Parasites of this sawfly have been ob- served in Connecticut. Spraying the pine trees with lead arsenate (3 lbs. in 50 gallons of water) is the best reme- dy. A preliminary illustrated account of this insect may be found in the Journal of Economic Entomology, Vol. 8, pages 379, June, 1915. JUNIPER WEB WORM. Several samples have been received by the writer of juniper twigs webbed together by this insect. On rearing the adult it proved to be Dichromerus mar- ginellus Fahr. Dr. E. P. Felt* has re- corded this insect from Long Island and from the Hudson river valley in New York state. This is also a Euro- pean species which has appeared in the United States during the past few years. The real damage from it will be in ornamental plantings in parks and on private grounds, and doubtless may be prevented by a thorough spraying of lead arsenate early in spring and again late in summer. School Gardens Committee Report. Our country is so large that to na- tionalize any movement is no small work, and to hold the interest of each section in a particular work or object is difficult, but one effort to stir up common interest certainly meets with a well nigh universal appreciation, and that is "School Gardening." The flo- rists of this country are in a, trade that helps greatly to develop beauty all around, and in the efforts made by the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists to stimulate interest in some practical labor by teaching in our schools a little gardening and floriculture. The answers come from many points, which shows without question that the effort is having a helpful result. This season our letter sent to every school board or school superintendent where is located a member of the S. A. F. and to each and every state commissioner of education, had, as a leading picture, the beautiful statue and surroundings of Washington in the Grand avenue park at Milwaukee. This picture with its spirit of emula- tion represented by the mother and her boy as she directs his attention to Washington as his pattern, cer- tainly seemed to strike a chord of admiration. In one place where efforts are made to have the children interested in gar- dening the report comes — "the chil- dren want flower seeds, and the flower beds wherever started set an example. The demand comes for geraniums, coleus, dahlias and roses." The news- papers of the country are paying more and more heed to this flower garden- *Report New York State Entomol- ogist, 26, page 35, 1910. FLORAL BASEBALL EMBLEMS. Designed by H. H. Wiggins, Lawrenceville, Pa. i9 T 5- The American Florist. 241 BEDDING IN INDIANAPOLIS PARKS, 1914. ing, and small yards of the cities show the effect. Schools can never take the place of parental oversight and encouragement. In one dark back yard overshadowed by other buildings two boys came to invite us "to come see our- garden." Sure enough those youngsters dug up a bit of waste ground, planted it, weeded and watered the 10 or 12 feet square which look like an irrigated patch near Denver, Colo., so prolific it was, and those lads were pleased. This kind of work aids to develop American citizens of character. In many villages and small towns im- provement societies exist, and these societies are usually excellent support- ers of the florist's craft directly and indirectly. By small prizes well dis- tributed it encourages the children to keep up the home yards. In California this year, Superintend- ent of Schools Thomas L. Heaton of San Francisco has been busy in his efforts for a school garden exhibit at the exposition. In San Diego and Los Angeles' these cities of the Pacific coast stand out boldly in the common efforts of the school authorities to fix up and look nice, and to encour- age the children gardening at home. This year in Los Angeles (the "City of the Angels") we learn in a letter recently received from Morris M. Rathbun that cash prizes ranging from five dollars ($5.00) to the indi- vidual student home gardener to five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the school making the best showing in the exposition year in 1915 were dis- tributed. This work cleaned up in many places neglected lots, turning waste places into beauty spots. Los Angeles to do this work well em- ployed an expert teacher florist, and this work and its effects is seen in many of the cities and towns of the Pacific coast. At Portland, Ore., work of this kind is being carrted on under the direction of a landscape ar- tist from Chicago, who is especially employed to give instruction in this line. In every state in the American Union this good work is being carried on. School gardening has its great- est application in our great cities. School gardening aims to take hold and interest the city boys. At a flower show held in New York in the Museum of Natural History, the school children came in classes to view the exhibits. They were children born in congested sections of New York and some of them never had been in the country, and the wonder at seeing so many flowers was expressed without reserve. In the city of Philadelphia the school garden work is well organized, and the back yards of the thousands of little houses reveal a taste and industry of great importance to any one. No one city probably is doing more by organ- ized effort to make up home and pub- lic gardening instruction than is To- ronto, Ontario. Here is a climate the opposite in its make-up to "that of southern California, yet the same ap- preciation of the beautiful and the value of economic thrift is evidenced in both sections. Down the Ohio river, city after city, its entire length, this school gardening and home gar- dening is being carried on. Evans- ville, Ind., the home of our old friend and pioneer member of the society, J. D. Carmody, has encouraged this sort of work and lately given valuable land for garden and park use. This illus- tration serves simply to show the in- terest in this great work. It is one that grows, and no craft can do more to encourage it and profit by it than the florists of America, and in so do- ing the homes of the people of Amer- ica are made the more beautiful. Benjamin Hammond, Chairman, MICHAEL BARKER, IRWIN BERTERMANN, Gust X. Amryhn, Leonard Barron. President's Reception. The reception to President "Welch at the St. Francis hotel on the evening of the opening day was a brilliant af- fair, the hall being handsomely deco- rated for the occasion. The function was of a strictly informal nature and was largely attended by the delegates and their ladies. Excellent music ad- ded to the pleasure of the evening, re- freshments were served and dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Wednesday's Proceedings. At the morning session of the second day's proceedings, the result of the 1916 convention city was announced as follows : Houston, 105; New York, 28; New Orleans. 12. Resolutions of sympathy with Edwin Lonsdale in his illness at Los Angeles and Wallace R. Pierson, who had to undergo a serious operation soon after his arrival at San Francisco, were adopted. Mr. Pierson's illness contin- ued all the way from Chicago, appen- dicitis developing on his arrival in the convention city. A telegram from J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, congratulating the society on its thirty-first annual con- vention in San Francisco was read and received with applause. Addresses were made by Wm. F. Kasting and Irwin Bertermann. Chairman George Asmus of the na- tional flower show committee presented the report of that body. The report of the committee on president's address was also presented, all of the recom- mendations of the latter being adopted. National Flower Show Committee Report. Since making my last report to the convention in Boston a year ago, mat- ters pertaining to the show in Phil- adelphia next spring have progressed rapidly and favorably. At a meeting held in Philadelphia last November, the general local organization work was drafted and chairman of commit- 242 The American Florist. Aug. 21 ', tees carefully selected. They are as follows : Committee on press, publicity and advertising', W. F. Therkildson. Committee on securing exhibits, Wil- liam. Kleinheinz. Committee on decorations, John Ha- bermehl. Committee on special premiums, Wm. F. Craig. Committee on special features, Chas. Grakelow. Committee on lease and contracts, A. Farenwald. Committee on music, Leo Niessen. Committee on printing, S. S. Pen- nock. Committee on concessions, Henry F. Michell. Committee on trade tickets, E. J. Fancourt. Committee on lectures, J. Otto Thi- low. Bureau of information, Frederick Cowperthwaite. Secretary and treasurer, A. A. Nies- sen. Committee-at-large, George Burton, Louis Burk, Robert Craig. These gentlemen were appointed from among the craft in Philadelphia with others to serve on these committees. The chairmen of these committees form what is known as a local exec- utive committee to carry out in detail the work of the show. Such commit- tees have met from time to time, about once a month, and are enthu- siastic about the coming exhibition. Through the generosity of the H. F. Michell Co., Inc., and H. A. Dreer, Inc., the. grass plots in front of the big. Convention hall, where the show is to be held, have been beautifully planted and serve as a beautiful ad- vance guard of what will happen in "the near future in the building. There recently appeared in the Philadelphia Record about a half page, showing the building, in front and grounds, as treated by the above mentioned firms. This shows the good work that is "being done by the publicity bureau of which W. F. Therkildson is the head. I also wish to mention the good work of Adolph Farenwald and the committee on lease and contracts. By their earnest efforts the rental for this mammoth building has been secured at the low rate of $100 per day. We have been able to secure the co-op- eration of the American Carnation So- ciety. This being the twenty-fifth an- niversary of the organization of that society, the celebration of same will be characterized by a silver jubilee to be held at Philadelphia in connection with the show. Their premium list has been prepared by them and, un- derwritten by the society, will be pub- lished in the next edition of the "Pre- mium List" which will be sent out some time this fall. By this time the American Rose Society will have their list completed, and same will also be a part of the next schedule. The plant growers, of whom there are so many in the vicinity of Phil- adelphia, are already making prepara- tions. The Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society have also joined hands and have appointed a committee of three to work in conjunction and act as part of the local executive commit- tee. The guarantee fund of $10,000 has been completed and contains the usual country-wide list of guarantors. William P. Craig, chairman of com- mittee on special premiums, reports a very large list of donors and ex- pects to more than double what he now has in the near future. The to- tal premium list, as offered, is $15,- 000, the largest sum ever offered in this country before at a flower show. The size of the building, which will enable the show to be arranged on one floor, should work out very favor- ably, and then the large balcony with its gTeat seating capacity will prove to be a part of the show that will appeal to the public as it seems to delight the patrons to sit among the flowers and listen to the music. I will conclude my report by say- ing that in my estimation the coming exhibition in Philadelphia will, from all standpoints, surpass all previous national flower shows and I have no doubts about the financial success. The annual convention of the S. A. F. not being held in the East this year will, no doubt help to sell -space at the national flower show as the records of previous exhibitions show that the attendance by the trade at the past exhibitions has been greater than at the convention, and it is at a season of the year when the buyer is usually in the market for his spring or Easter business. George Asmus, Chairman, W. N. Rudd, thomas roland, chas. h. totty, Adolph Farenwald, Wm. P. Craig. Nomination of Officers. Nominations for officers were made at the morning session, Wednesday, August 18, and resulted in the naming of Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, for president; Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., for vice-president; John Young, New York, and John R. Fotheringham, San Francisco, for secretary, and Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., for treas- urer. National Publicity Committee Report. National publicity is a much talked of problem hard to solve, yet with wonderful possibilities and a great fu- ture, particularly in the field of the florists' profession. As a sequence to the talk of Philip Breitmeyer during the board of directors' meeting at Chi- cago, March 2, our president appointed the following gentlemen, George Bur- ton, Irwin Bertermann and W. F. Kast- ing as a committee to deal with the problem. Little has been done further than making the following report which we trust may have a stimulat- ing effect in an undertaking the na- tional society stands much in need of. Large appropriations for the further- ance of publicity throughout the land FORDHOOK PINK-A WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEA. *9*5> The American Florist. 243 are impractical from a financial stand- point, and unless carefully safeguarded and given detail attention, there is much liability. that a large percentage of the same be wasted. Advertising experts of the larger cities have in sev- eral instances made suggestions to prominent members of the S. A. F. in regard to national publicity. In the main, their ideas were practical and Would no doubt bring results, but it was also very evident that the cost of the same was at no time in accord with the measure of direct returns re- ceivable by the florist fraternity. In fact, one prominent expert had it that $25,000 would be a very reasonable sum with which to start in the city of New York. This, of course, sounds well and no doubt would be of im- mense value, but at the same time it would be impossible to carry such a project forward through the country. ■ One of the self-evident features that has brought itself clearly to the front in the past few years is the following : That the great national flower shows given in larger centers, the extensive advertising campaigns of the larger in- dividual firms of the country and the national publicity campaign of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery show that there is a great wealth of strength in the S. A. F. and O. H. itself, and that we have a strong advertising feature to stand on within our organization. There are approximately 2,000 of the better florists throughout the country closely united, willing and only wait- ing the proper call to send forth the proper issues before the public. It is true that one florist hasn't the strength in the smallest fraction of a large newspaper, but one individual florist has within himself the power to carry forward a campaign which will interest thousands of people. The flor- ists of a large city like Chicago alone, if properly united on a single subject, can place the same before its immense population. This is shown in the news- paper features of united florist adver- tising in Detroit, Cleveland and Phil- adelphia newspapers. It is the firm belief of this committee that if any special line pf advertising be taken up and set before the mem- bers of this organization in the proper manner that the advertising will be carried throughout the breadth of the country and the expense from the par- ent source be entirely within the rea- sonable bounds to be expected. A few hundred dollars expended by this or- ganization, or obtained collectively from individuals, in properly placing an outline before its members and in aiding them to carry it out will within a reasonable time make its appearance as a national message to the flower buying public. This has been clearly demonstrated . through the efforts of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Each individual member using feature adver- tising on his letter heads, on a ma- jority of one million folders or in his advertising space in newspapers and periodicals. This same plan can easily be carried forward as there is not a member of you who is not willing to aid the parent association and himself in such a manner. The sum of money expended at the start, whether it be $1,000 or $5,000, will easily return to the source in the way of strength and influence or in membership itself, for every one connected will be pleased with the results and satisfied with the good accomplished. "We say confidentially that if : the So- ciety of American Florists wants its SWEET PEA YARRAWA— THE AUSTRALIAN WONDER. members to sell a particular flower next Christmas, or if it wants a cer- tain line featured, or if it has any publicity of any special nature in mind, that it can safely do so through its membership and at a cost that is less than one-twentieth of what would be charged by any professionals who are interested in doing the work without the aid of 2,000 florists themselves. It did not take long for Madame Russell rose to be known generally. Why? Because thousands of florists boosted it. Neither would it take long for any worthy publicity to reach the public if handled along the same lines. The coming great Philadelphia show will in itself add a stimulus to the lo- cal flower business and with an adver- tising secretary of the S. A. F. acting with its members themselves, publicity space could be procured for a few dol- lars that could not be had for a larger sum in a direct manner. Many new, also immensely worthy, exhibits will be shown there and great good will come to this organization and financial benefit to the trade if this be used as a small instance, by every florist in his dealing with the public. ibwin bebtebmann, , - -Geobqe Bubton, Wm. F. Kasting. Election of Officers. The election of officers was held Thursday morning and resulted in the selection of Daniel MacRorie as presi- dent and R. C. Kerr as vice-president. John Young was re-elected secretary, J. R. Fotheringham withdrawing in his favor, and Wm. F. Kasting was re- elected treasurer. Florists' Hail Association. At the annual meeting of the Flo- rists' Hail Association of America, held Thursday morning, August 19, the re- ports of the officers showed the affairs of the association to be in excellent shape, with membership numbering over 1,600. The present officers were re-elected and C. L. Washburn, Fred Burki and Chas. Mueller were elected to the board of directors. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation held its annual meeting, Wednesday morning, August 18, Vice- President Wm. F. Gude presiding in the absence of President Bertermann, and the report of Secretary Pochelon was 1 read by Douglas A. Brown, secretary 244 The American Florist. Aug. 21, pro tern. The present officers were all re-elected to serve for the ensuing year, and F. D. Pelicano, San Francisco, A. Lange, Chicago, and Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo., were chosen to succeed the retiring members of the executive com- mittee. The Trade Exhibition. The trade exhibition was small in comparison with previous years, the war in Europe affecting the production and importation of novelties, and dis- tance and cost of transportation to San Francisco, proving factors that tended to cut down the number of ex- hibits. The displays were, however, most creditable and interest in them was not lacking. Mrs. Francis J. Ready, San Jose, Calif., dahlias. Henry Kessel, San Francisco, Calif., Adiantum California. Superior Nursery Co., Los Angeles, Calif., nephrolepis. Swiss Floral Co., Portland, Ore., pe- tunias. Herbert & Fleishauer, McMinnville, Ore., asters. The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., ventilating apparatus. John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind., ventilating apparatus. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O., plants. A. L. Randall & Co., Chicago, flo- rists' supplies. MaeRorie-McLaren Co., San Fran- cisco, Calif., plants. Pennock, Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' ribbons. John R. Fotheringham, San Fran- cisco, Calif., bulbs, plants and sup- plies. H. Plath, San Francisco, Calif., plants. Richard Diener, Colma, Calif., gladio- lus seedlings. Chicago to San Francisco. The convention party leaving Chi- cago on the Northwestern Railway August 12 at 10 p. m., numbered thirty- three persons as follows : T. McAllister, R. Schiele, W. J. O'Carroll, E. Reichling, A. Weber, M. Barker, Miss Martha C. Gunterberg, Chicago; L. N. Kresken, Miss A. H. Kresken, J. A. Peterson and wife, Cin- cinnati, O.; F. A. Windier, John Car- ter, St. Louis, Mo.; Theo. Diedrich, Con- gress Heights, D. C; R. Vincent, Jr., and wife, White Marsh, Md.; W. J. Keimel and wife, Elmhurst; H. W. Reiman, John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind.; Benj. Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; Wm. Sievers and wife, Buffalo, N. Y.; F. L. Morris, Bloomington, Ind.; W. A. Ken- nedy and wife, Milwaukee, Wis.; Wm. F. Gude and wife, Misses Amelia and Louise Gude, Christian Schellhorn and wife, Washington, D. C. On reaching Council Bluffs, la., the party stopped off four hours, and on arrival were taken in autos to the home establishment of J. F. Wilcox & Sons, Inc., thence to the club house of the Council Bluffs Rowing Association at Lake Manawa, where a delicious lunch was served, the tables hand- somely decorated with flowers from the local establishment. Attractive Wil- cox badges were here distributed to the guests, and Louis Henderson and Geo. Swoboda delivered keys, giving entrance to the city of Omaha. After lunch the visitors were taken to the hail-stricken Wilcox range, where many men were at work on the roofs of the houses, burning the old putty off the rafters. The Herman plant was next visited and the party proceeded to Omaha, calling at Hess & Swoboda's and Louis Henderson's, where refreshments were served. Here Mrs. W. D. Desmond, of Minneapolis, Minn., and W. B. Perry, of Cresco, la., joined the travelers, who returned to their train, cordially thanking the va- rious members of the trade who made this break in the journey so pleas- ant. The visitors were received by the Wilcox and Herman brothers, Lewis Henderson, Geo. Swoboda, Michael Staueh, L. Rogers, Geo. Sorenson, H. I Boss, A. Lange, Chicago, and others. Arriving at Denver Saturday morn- ing, with only two hours stopover, the party was greeted by J. A. Valentine, of the Park Floral Co., and other lead- ing representatives of the trade. Autos were in waiting and the visitors were driven without delay to the Hotel Metropole, where breakfast was ready, a delicious meal served in ftne order to the belated and hurrying convention- ites. The tables were well decorated with flowers, among which were some specially good gladioli. R. Vincent, Jr., and wife visited the establishment of the well known dahlia specialist, W. W. Wilmore, and the other visitors were taken around the city in automo- biles. On arrival at the Hotel Metropole, Mr. Valentine briefly welcomed the visitors, saying the Denver trade was greatly pleased with this opportunity to show some appreciation of the nu- merous courtesies of fellow-craftsmen eastward. Wm. F. Gude responded for the guests of the day. Among Mr. Valentine's assistants in the entertainment of the visitors were Frederic W. Taylor, Gus Benson, Ben Boldt, S. A. Lundy, Geo. Cooper, Al. Mauff, Chas. Benson, E. S. Kenny, Henry Weiland, O. Herman, H. Meyer, T. Capel, W. W. Wilmore, J. E. Glau- ber, J. E. E. Mingon, Fred Hall and Fred Maler. San Francisco the next stop; every- one pleased with trip. FORDHOOK ROSE-A WINTER FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEA. i9*5- The American Florist. 245 GLADIOLUS SOCIETY OF OHIO THIRD ANNUAL SHOW, CLEVELAND, AUGUST 13-14, 1915. General View of the Exhibition. Financial Report. FOE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1914. Jan. 1914. 1 Balance in Permanent Fund $15,704.03 Receipts to January 1, 1915 2,111.16 Balance in Permanent Fund, January 1, 1915 $17,815.19 Balance in General Fund. $13,386.74 Receipts to January 1, 1915 : 10,320.09 $23,706.83 Disbursements 9,330.35 Balance in General Fund, ■ January 1, 1915 $14,376.48 Balance in Special Fund.$ 1,527.80 Interests 62.02 Balance in Special Fund, January 1, 1915 $1,589.82 Total Balance, January 1, 1915. . .$33,781.49 Invested as Follows: (Permanent Fund) Dunkelberg Bond & Mortgage, Fort Wayne, Ind $ 5,000.00 <3ity & Suburban Realty Co., Fort Wayne, Ind 1,500.00 <3ermania Savings Bank, Pittsburgh. Pa 726.00 Peoples Bank, Buffalo, N. T. 6,435.31 American Savings Bank, Buf- falo, N. Y 3,918.97 $17,580.28 (General Fund) American Savings Bank, Buf- falo, N. Y $ 4,996.83 •German-American Bank, Buf- falo, N. Y 3,436.48 Peoples Bank, Savings Ac- count, Buffalo. N. Y 3,205.66 Peoples Bank, Checking Ac- cosnt, Buffalo, N. Y 2,989.27 $14,628.24 (Special Fund) Manufacturers & Traders National Bank, Buffalo, N. Y ..$1,589.82 $33,798.34 Less Checks Out 16.85 Bond and Mortgage at 5% Interest. .$33,781.49 Pittsburgh & Buffalo Savings Banks. 4% in- terest. Peoples Bank, on Savings Account, 4% in- terest. Peoples Bank, on Checking Account, 3% in- terest on Quarterly Balances. Receipts Itemized. Permanent Fund: Balance on hand, January 1, 1914. $15, 704. 03 1914. Feb. 1 John Young $150.00 Mch. 3 John Young 150.00 Apr. 6 John Young 450.00 27 John Young 25.00 29 (Paid off on Mortgage $1,000.00) 29 Tri-State Loan & Trust Co., Int 12.22 .Tune S Tri-State Loan & Trust Co 37.50 11 Tri-State Loan & Trust Co 125.00 July 1 Interests: American Savings Bank, P. F $75.32 Peoples Bank, P. F. . . 56.88 Germania Bank, P. F. . 13.94 American Savings Bank, G. F 96.04 German-American Bank, G. F 66.37 Peoples Bank, Savings Account, G. F 62.74 Peoples Bank. Ck. Ac- count, G. F 10.97 $382.26 July 28 John Young 100.0!) Oct. 5 John Young 225.00 Nov. 30 Tri-State Loan & Trust Co 37.50 Dec. 31 Interests: Peoples Bank, Sav. Ac- count $57.24 Peoples Bank, Ck. Ac- count 12.01 Amer. Sav. Bank. G. F. 97.96 Ger. Amer. Bank, G. F. 67.70 Peoples Bank. P. F. . . 90.71 American Bank, P. F. . 76.84 Germania Bank, P. F. . 14.22 $416.68 Total Receipts, Permanent Fund..$ 2,111.16 Balance Permanent Fund, January 1, 1915 $17,815.19 General Fund : Feb. 4 John Young $ 800.00 March John Young 600.00 ■ April John Young 450.00 May John Young 550.00 July John Young 800.00 August John Young 2,750.00 September John Young 400.00 Oct. 20 Thomas Roland . . 1,587.50 Oct. 30 John Young 200.00 November John Young 300.00 December John Young 1,882.59 General Fund Total Receipts for 1914 $10,320.09 Special Fund: Balance January 1, 1914 $ 1,527.80 Interests , 62.02 $ 1,589.82 Disbursements : American Surety Co., Premium on Bond $ 12.50 Theo. Wirth, Incidentals 33.18 De Felice Studio, Engrossing 7.30 John Young, Mileage..* 37.33 C. H. Totty. Mileage 37.33 George Asmus, Mileage 19.50 Wm. F. Kasting, Mileage 12.50 Wm. F. Kasting Company, Postage... 5.20 W. N. Rudd, Mileage 19.10 F. Young, Engraving 1.44 A. Farenwald, Engraving 35.33 De La Mare Printing Co., Printing.. 406.80 Theo. Wirth, Translating Bulletin 25.00 J. R. von Bochove, Assessment Paid in Error 3.00 Wm. J. Gunnell, Auditing Books 40.00 De Felice Studio, Engrossing 5.50 Theo. Wirth, Mileage 76.30 Wm. F. Kasting, Mileage 27.20 J. J. Hess, Mileage 80.00 City of Boston, Deposit 1,500.00 A. T. De La Mare, Stamps, Envel- opes, etc 719.58 Edward F. Walsh, Premium on Bond. 50.00 Max Goldberg, Frames 5.20 Massachusetts Charitable Association. 260.00 Patrick Welch. Stenographer's Services 22.50 Charles Totty, Mileage 13.50 August Poehlmann, Mileage 55.00 John A. Evans, Mileage 41.50 Western Bank Note Co., Life Member 45.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing Company. 28.67 J. A. Peterson, Mileage 46.60 William F. Gude, Mileage 26.55 John A. Evans, Mileage 13.00 George Asmus, Mileage 65.26 John Young, Salary, etc 686.14 John Young, Salary, etc 18.27 Theo. Wirth, Stamps 10.00 The Robbins Company, Buttons 100.00 246 The American Florist. Aug, 2t, Win. P. Hasting, Mileage 30.00 Mas Goldberg, Framing.. 2.00 Theo. Wirth, Mileage 24.60 George Asmus, Stenographer's Service 2.80 Elander- Winkler, Letters 3.25 Benjamin Hammond. School Gardens.. 64.70 The Hobbins Company, Buttons 82.25 A. Langstadter, Binders 6.75 H. P. Knoble, Stamps, etc 11.46 W. F. Kasting, Salary 100.00 John Young, Salary 166.66 De Felice Studio, Engrossing 1.50 Mass. Charitable Association, Balance Kent 1,040.00 C. E. Crltchell, Mileage 63.00 J. A. Peterson, Printing, etc 13.00 A. T. De LaMare, Printing Company. 142.85 Mass. Charitable Association, Lights, etc 36.30 John Breitmeyer & Son, Floral Design 10.00 Alf. J. Loveless, Expenses as Vice- President 4.10 Douglas A. Brown, Rep. Convention.. 140.00 J. S. Stuart, Expenses as Vice-Pres- ident 17.85 F. H. Holton, Expenses as Vice-Pres- ident 24.52 The Bobbins Company, Extra Buttons. 31.50 Patrick Welch, Fit., etc 15.08 De La Mare Printing Company 80.71 R. J. Windier, Expenses as Vice-Pres- ident 25.00 De Felice Studio, Engrossing 2.25 S. A. Anderson,* Expenses as Vice- ident 25.00 C. A. Bloomquist, Services as Head Gardener 187.50 George Cruickshank, Services as Serg.- at-Arms 25.00 De La Mare Printing Company 33.75 De Felice Studio, Framing, etc 17.40 F. Young, Engraving 4.18 Max Goldberg, Framing 3.60 F. Young, Engraving 3.20 John Young, Expenses 522.83 W. F. Kasting, Mileage 23.50 American Surety Company, Premium on Bond 12.50 George Asmus, Mileage 54.44 John Young, Expenses, etc 950.00 Wm. F. Kasting. Salary and Postage. 105.20 John Young, Salary, etc 603.39 Theo. Wirth, Expenses President's Of- fice 3.75 J. F. Huss, Expenses, Vice-President. 13.10 De La Mare Printing Company 7.00 Total Disbursements for 1914 $ 9,330.35 Trade Visitors. The following registered during the opening days of the convention: A. J. Alb. Salt Lake City, Utah. William Allen, New Orleans, La. Albert F. Amling, Maywood. E. A. Asmus, Belvidere. George Asmus, Chicago. Fritz Bahr. Highland Park. Michael Barker, Chicago. Sydney H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. Prof. A. C. Beal. Ithaca, N. T. John Bell, Franklin, Pa. John Berry, Denver, Colo. Oscar Boehler, West Hoboken, N. J. Fred Boock, New Ulm, Minn. D. A. Brown, Cincinnati, O. Wm. Brown. San Mateo, Calif. Albert J. Burt, Spokane, Wash. J. W. Carbone, Berkeley, Calif. E. Carlson. Oakland. Calif. John Carter, St. Louis, Mo. Sidney Clack, Mayfleld, Calif. A. J. Clark. Portland. Ore. Frank S. Clarke, Oakland, Calif. W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind. Walter Coles, Jr., Kokomo, Ind. Walter E. Cook, New York. E. H. Cushman, Auto de Cadillac, Calif. O. W. Cutler, Niagara Falls. N. Y. A. K. Damith. Oaklnnd, Calif. J. W. Davis, Davenport, la. A. T. De La Mare. New York. Theo. Diedrich, Congress Heights, D. O. J. Dieterich, Los Angeles. Calif. N. Dieterich, Los Angeles. Calif. Richard Diener. Colma, Calif. M. Domoto, Oakland, Calif. Ed. Eaden, Chicago. M. H. F,bel. Sacramento. Calif. Chas. Ehrlich. Menlo Park. Calif. John G. Esler, Saddle River. N. J. John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia. Pa. Thomas Fenton, San Rnfnel. Calif. Conrad Frauenfelder, Chicago. Henry C. Geiger. Phllnrt'dphia, Pa. John Gill. Berkeley, Calif. V. G. Gorly. St. Lonis. Mo. Thos. Gray, Boston, Mass. Fred Grohe. Santa Rosa. Calif. Adolph Gude, Washington. D. C. Wm. F. Gude. Washington. D. O. Charles F. Guthing. Los Angeles, Calif. Alfred Haltes, Chaney. Ithaca. N. Y. Benjamin Hammond, Reacon, N. Y. James G. Hancock. Chicago. John Hartje, Indianapolis. Ind. H. Hayashl. Oakland, Calif. A. G. Hecbt. Urbana. Wm. Hertricb. Los Angeles, Calif. J. J. He«s, Omaha. Neb. E. G. Hill, Richmond. Ind. F. R. Hills, Los Angeles, Calif. D. C. Horgan, Macon, Ga. F. P. Hosp, Riverside, Calif. Fred Howard, Los Angeles, Calif. Fred H. Howard, Los Angeles, Calif. Harry L. Hunt, Concordia, Kans. H. A. Hyde, Watsonville, Calif. E. James, Oakland, Calif. H. F. Janssen, Springfield. R. E. Jones, Richmond, Ind. A. Kakuda, New York. J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Wm. F. Kasting, Jr., Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. H. Kempf, Colma, Calif. W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis. Wm. Kettlewell, San Mateo, Calif. I. V. Kinder. Charleroi, Pa. W. E. Kneg, Santa Cruz, Calif. C. B. Knickman, New York. L. N. Kresken, Cincinnati, O. W. A. Kristman, Menlo Park, Calif. Henry W. Kruckeberg, Los Angeles, Calif. August Lange, Chicago. Homer Lange, Chicago. J. A. Lind,, Turlock, Calif. Wm. Loew. Pittsburgh, Pa. Richard Lohrmann, San Rafael, Calif. Tom McAllister, Chicago. Frank McCabe, Chicago. Robert McCartney. Cambridge, O. H. MacLean, Monterey, Calif. Wm. H. Mansfield, Lockport, N. Y. W. Martin, Portland, Ore. J. D. Meriwether, Los Angeles, Calif. F. H. Miller, Toronto, Ont. F. T. Mische, Portland, Ore. J. G. Morely, San Diego, Calif. F. L. Morris, Bloomington, Ind. Jas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kans. F. L. Mulford, Washington, D. C. Arno H. Nehrling, Amherst, Mass. Robert Newcomb, Chicago. George Nunn, Menlo- Park, Calif. W. J. O'Carroll, Chicago. George F. Otto, San Diego, Calif. J. P. Parker, Santa Cruz, Calif. W. B. Perry, Cresco, la. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. N. Peterson, San Mateo, Calif. J. B. Pilkington, Portland, Ore. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. M. A. Poss, San Mateo, Calif. A. Prodie, Chicago. Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. George W. Quith, Cleveland, O. D. Raymond, Oakland, Calif. John Reardon, Ames, la. John J. Reeves, Los Angeles, Calif. Emil Relchling, Chicago. W. A. Reiman, Vincennes, Ind. Wm. S. Rennie, Ross, Calif. Carl F. Reuf. Salem, Ore. Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa. John Rieman, Indianapolis, Ind. Sam Roake, Clackamas, Ore. Geo. C. Roeding. Fresno. Calif. C. C. Sanders, St. Louis, Mo. C. Schellhorn, Washington, D. C. Rudolph Schiele, Chicago. J. A. Schilling, San Mateo. Calif. Louis R. Scott, Moscow, Idaho. Frank Shearer, Los Angeles, Calif. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. George Spencer, Portland, Ore. F. Staples, San Mateo. Calif. D. Stathatos, Los Angeles, Calif. M. Susko, San Mateo, Calif. Anton Then, Chicago. Thomas Thompson, Santa Cruz, Calif. P. J. Thorsted, Jr., Oakland, Calif. F. J. Turner, New York. Henry W. Turner, Los Angeles, Calif. John Vallance, Oakland, Calif. R. Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md. George C. Wagner, Chicago. Chas. W. Ward, Eureka, Calif. Art Weatherwax, Chicago. Arthur Weber, Chicago. George Webster, San Mateo, Calif. Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass. . Ansel H. Whitcomb, Lawrence. Kans. Frank J. Windier, St. Louis, Mo. Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn. Fred C. Witthuhn, Cleveland, O. John Young, New York. J. R. Young, New York. A. Zintman, Philadelphia, Pa. Anton C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis. Ladies, Mrs. A. F. Amling, Maywood. Mrs. George Asmus, Chicago. Mrs. Fritz Bahr, Highland Park. Mrs. A. C. Beal, Ithaca. N. Y. Miss' Beal, Ithaca, N. Y. Mrs. John Bell, Franklin, Pa. Miss Margaret Burke, St. Louis, Mo. i Miss Claxton, Boston, Mass. Miss Rosamond Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Mrs. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Mrs. J. W. Davis, Davenport, la. Mrs. W. D. Desmond, Minneapolis, Minn. Miss Lolo Esler, Saddle River, N. J. Mrs. Conrad Frauenfelder, Chicago. Miss Hazel Frauenfelder, Chicago. Mrs. H. Geisberger, Chicago. Mrs. J. Gill, Berkeley, Calif. Mrs. Thos. Grey, Boston, Mass. Miss Amelia Gude, Washington, D. O. Miss Louise Gude, Washington, D. C. Mrs. -Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. 0. . Miss Martha C. Gunterberg. Chicago. Miss Belle Hancock, Chicago. Miss Frances Hancock. Chicago. Mrs. James G. Hancock, Chicago. Miss Miriam Hancock, Chicago. Mrs. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Mrs. F. R. Hills, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. T. S. Hillyer, Austin, Tex. Miss Tom Hillyer, Austin, Tex. Mrs. D. C. Horgan, Macon, Ga. Miss A. M. Hosp, Bakersfield, Calif. Miss M. R. Hosp. Riverside, Calif. Mrs. F. P. Hosp, Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Fred H. Howard, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Fred Howard. Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Harry L. Hunt, Concordia, Kans. Mrs. W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis. Miss A. H. Kresken, Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Geo. W. Quith, Cleveland, O. Mrs. August Lange, Chicago. Mrs. L. M. Latshaw, Denver, Colo. Dr. Ada M. Laughlin, Los Angeles, Calif. Miss Marguerite McNulty, Chicago. Mrs. Matilda Meinhardt. St. Louis, Mo. Miss Nettie Parker, Jollet. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Mrs. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. Mrs. A. Prodie. Chicago. Mrs. John J. Reeves, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. C. Schellhorn, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Louis R. Scott, Moscow, Idaho. Miss Lillian Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Mrs. Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J. Mrs. Anton Then, Chicago. Mrs. John Vallance, Oakland, Calif. Mrs. R. Vincent. Jr.. White Marsh, Md- Mrs. C. Wagner. Chicago. Mrs. Geo. C. Wagner. Chicago. Mrs. Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass. Mrs. F. J. Windier. St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. A. Zintman, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Nic Zweifel, North Milwaukee, Wis. ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., FLORISTS' CLUB ANNUAL OUTING. Left fo Right: J. K. Allen, ChaB. Sohenck, P. J. Smith, A. H. Langjahr, Walter F. Sheridan- '0'5- The American Florist. 24J1 PLANT NOTES. Peonies. Now is the the best time to move or divide peony roots. Plants that have been in one location for a number of years will grow too thick, and will not produce either so many or so good flow- ers as younger plants, although the peony does not produce the best quality flowers the year after transplanting. The ground in which peonies are to be spring can be more heavily covered and be easily handled after the warm- er days of spring arrive. If there is no suitable cellar they can be win- tered outside, but it would be better to build a frame around them and cover with shutters, for it is a very disagreeable job shoveling off the snow and frozen covering during the cold winter days. Where they are to remain outside, it is better to plan about how many are to be brought in each week, and place them together ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., FLORISTS' CLUB ANNUAL OUTING. A Jolly Group. planted should be well enriched and deeply spaded in preparing it for the young plants. In digging the plants, dig all around the plants and then carefully insert the spade underneath and lift the plant, taking pains that the large roots are not broken, for these pieces of root if left in the soil sometimes start new growths and if other varieties are later planted in the ground, cause a mixture. The roots can be cut up into quite small pieces, but it is better to leave three strong eyes to each piece and not divide into too small plants. Set the plant good and deep and firm and if the ground is dry, give it a good watering. Tulips and Narcissi. The tulip and narcissus bulbs should be placed in the pans and boxes as soon as possible after their receipt. It does them no good to leave them lying around, and it is far better to get them in the soil as early as pos- sible. Much of the trouble in bloom- ing these bulbs is laid to the tardy treatment of the growers by the bulb merchants of Holland, and in case of failure they are quick to use this as an argument, as the cause. If the bulbs are planted early, they will at once start to make roots and the forcing of them is then a comparative- ly easy matter. Have the flats all ready, as has been written of Paper White narcissus of convenient size. Any old rose or carnation soil is good enough, but if it binds too closely, mix in a generous quantity of sand. Set the bulbs close together and pack the soil firmly around them. Have a place prepared outside and set the flats on strips of boards and water thoroughly. It is not advisable to de- pend upon a rain, but unless the fall is exceedingly dry they will not need further watering. Cover the pots and boxes with about three inches of soil, over which throw some old straw or litter to prevent too rapid evapora- tion. Here they can remain until freezing weather sets in, when if there is a dark, cold cellar, those that are to be forced during the winter can be moved into these quarters, while those that are to be bloomed in the so that it will not be necessary to open up too many places, but have the different varieties that are to be tak- en out successively placed after each other and together, and much of the hard, cold work can be dispensed with. Geraniums. All the cuttings that can be taken should be secured now, for a frost that will cut everything down may be expected before many weeks in the northern part of the country at least. In making the cutting all the large leaves should be removed, leav- ing only the smaller leaves and the top. The most economical way to propagate these fall cuttings is to insert the cuttings in 2%-inch pots filled with sifted soil, into which a liberal amount of sand has been mixed. After the cuttings have been placed in the pot, they should be given a good watering and placed on shelves, preferably near the glass, and shaded with papers for a couple of weeks. The papers will prevent too rapid evaporation, and consequent- ly continual watering, as the stem is likely to rot if the cuttings are kept too wet. It is much better not to wet the cuttings, after the first watering, until they show signs of wilting. A sprinkling of the foliage in the morning will carry the plants along for some time be- fore watering the pots will be re- quired. If cuttings enough cannot be secured the plants should be lifted and potted that a good supply of cuttings may be secured early in the winter. Decorative Plants. The return of the customers from their country and seaside summer homes will create an immediate de- mand for palms, ferns and other dec- orative stock, and the retailer or grower who has not already prepared himself should do so at once. Plants can be purchased at this time and shipped safely, and in order to save expense they should be purchased at once before colder weather sets in, for they can be transported by freight now and after freezing weather it will be necessary that they be for- warded by express and the difference in the charges of these two methods is considerable, adding materially to the cost of the plant shipped by ex- press. A fine assortment of palms is a necessity at this season and should be obtained at once in the saleable sizes as befits the trade. Ken- tias and arecas from two to four feet high can be bought from $1 to $5 each, and are the sizes most in de- mand. Phoenix Roebelenii is a very decorative palm, and in the smaller sizes finds a good sale, but the larger sizes are still quite expensive, and can be handled only by high class trade. Perns of the nephrolepis family and dracaenas will be in demand, in fact, a full line of good decorative stock is a necessity at this time in any up-to-date establishment having a retail trade. The stock on hand should now be in active growth and should not receive any check. It is well to be prepared to give these plants a little fire heat as soon as the nights become so cool that the temperature in the houses drops much below 60 degrees. Winter-Blooming Geraniums. The late cuttings that were saved for plants for winter blooming should now be thrifty, well-branched plants in three or four-inch pots, and should be shifted to 5-inch pots. If they have been kept disbudded, as soon as they become well established in the 5^inch pots they will come into flower. There will be a demand for these plants as soon as the first frosts kill the outside stock and a few with flowers on them at that time will be wanted. The larger amount of the plants will not be in demand until later, and by that time the pots will be full of roots and a constant bloom- ing plant will be assured. There may be some small, shapely plants in the field that will do for winter blooming; if so they should be lifted and potted, but they will not bloom as well as the pot plants grown for this pur- pose. Greenhouse Piping. Ed. American Florist : Please advise amount of four-inch pipe to use to, heat a house 40x84 feet with hot water. Floor line to ridge 15 feet, floor line to eaves four feet. Illinois, C. J. The question does not state the tem- perature to be maintained, which will make considerable difference in the amount of radiation necessary. If 50 degrees is sufficient, and provided there is no glass in the side walls, twelve 4-inch pipes will suffice. Of these one-half may be flows, or it will answer if four flows and eight returns are used. For a temperature of 60 degrees, sixteen pipes should be used, of which from five to eight should be flows. Instead of using 4-inch pipe, we would prefer to put in four 2V4-inch and one 2-inch flow pipe and thirteen or fourteen 2-inch returns, the exact number of returns varying with the amount of exposure of the house. Place the 2-inch flow about four feet below the ridge, and the others on the plates and about half way down the sash bars on each side of the ridge, supported either by purlins or purlin posts. Attach a coil of three 2-inch returns to each 2%-inch flow pipe and connect the others with the 2-inch flow. For 60 degrees use five 2%-inch flows and twenty 2-inch returns, locating the flows as suggested above, and con- necting eaeh of them with four 2-inch returns. L. R. T. 248 The American Florist. Am 2K THE CARNATION. Planting:. The next four or five weeks are busy- days for the carnation grower; it is the time of transferring the plants from the field to the greenhouse benches. Some of the growers who grow large numbers of plants have the majority of their plants already planted, but the planting in general over the different sections of the coun- try is usually done during the four weeks following July 20, and commenc- ing at this time the work should be pushed along as speedily as possible. In the first place attend to all the necessary requirements of preparing the houses and filling the benches. Give the houses a thorough cleaning out, removing all the old soil and rub- bish, wash out the benches, and give the sides and ends of the houses a good cleaning down. Make sure that all boards in the benches are in good enough condition to carry through the season; if any show signs of decay, so that it is doubtful whether they will stand the wear through the sea- son, remove them and replace with some that are stronger. Now is the time, before bringing in the soil, to do this; to have a part of the bench give way after the soil and plants are in means a lot of extra work to fix it up. Before beginning any of the work, put a mud shading on the glass. It makes it comfortable to work while cleaning out, and is also needed for the plants directly after planting until they have fully recovered from the transplant- ing. While every effort possible should be given to speedily carry on the work of transferring the plants from the field to the benches, yet at the same time there are many things that have to be done to keep the plants outside in good condition right up to the time the last one is brought into the green- house. The plants are growing very rapidly, stretching out their shoots, in a very little while causing the work of topping them back to be a regular job every few days. This applies to whether the plants are intended for own planting or to be sold as field- grown plants, and it is not a square deal to neglect in any manner the plants that are offered for sale; yet, we have seen plants received with most of the shoots stretched out to bud and bloom. Still, pay the same attention to keep the soil open by going over the ground frequently with the hand cul- tivator while any plants remain on the land. THE SOIL. A good live soil is one of the essen- tials for the successful culture of car- nations as well as any other plant, and any study and thought that will work out the improvement of the soil a grower has to use will be repaid many times over during the season. A little thought regarding the soil may im- prove the keeping qualities of the flow- ers, put texture into the petalage and substance to the stems, as well as guarding against stem rot. Soils from swampy land should not be used for carnations, unless by adding a portion of clay loam it can be opened up by itself, as it will quickly sour, causing a scum to form on the surface, pre- venting it from drying out properly. Neither should green cattle manure be used. The plants may not show any bad effects from its use for quite a while after planting, but before the season has advanced very far the plants will be making a heavy succu- lent growth at the expense of bloom, and a number of the flowers will have burstcd calyxes. Most growers make soil preparations months or weeks ahead of the time it is needed, and when ready to wheel into the houses, a little mixing is all that is necessary, but still there are a number of growers who turn over a piece of sod land a few weeks previous to the time of filling the houses, add- ing one part well-rotted manure to three parts of soil. The best way to do the mixing under this method is to shake and break up the sod, then haul it into piles handy for wheeling into the house, making each pile three loads of soil and one load of well-rot- ted manure, spreading the manure evenly over the soil, mixing it thor- oughly together when shoveling it into -the wheelbarrow. The soil that was stacked with lay- ers of manure last fall and turned over early in the spring is in fit condition for putting into the benches, and any mixing it gets through the operation of bringing it in helps it greatly. FILLING THE BENCHES. The regulation bench, five inches deep, holds enough depth of soil to serve the carnation plants throughout the season, but not any to spare, and this should be borne in mind at the time of filling the benches. A good body of soil sustains the plants and gives the roots plenty to work on all the time. Fill up the bench even full, but not pressed down, and unless the soil is in a very dry condition it will settle to the right depth. Should the soil be dry it will need a little pressing down, but under no consideration should soil be brought in while satur- ated with water. BONEMEAL AND OTHER FERTILIZES. The composition of the soil deter- mines the value of bone or any other fertilizer, and to the soil taken from' a fresh cattle pasture or clover land it may not be as necessary as it is when made up sod from the same land has to be used every second year. The plan regarding the soil and filling the benches that has given us the best re- sults is to spread a thin layer of well- rotted horse and cow manure mixed over the bottom of the bench, then put in the soil, and on the surface of the soil work in a light dressing of fine bone and the same of limestone screen- ings. The plants do not get any ex- tra feeding till after the cuttings for next year's stock are taken from them, and very little then. The flowers keep well, and so far we have had very little trouble with the calyxes bursting and lose very few plants from stem-rot. LIFTING THE PLANTS IN THE FIELD. The one most important thing to bear in mind when lifting the field plants is to save the roots as much as possible. One man should do the digging and another pick up the plants, loosening a little of the soil from the roots, and set them upright in boxes, and another should haul them to the greenhouse without any delay, so that they will m not wilt from the sun or wind. After periods of heavy rains, allow, the plants to remain in the field a few days to dry out and harden off, rather than lift them while saturated with moisture. The plants recover much better when hardened by a dry spell than what they do when continued heavy rains have softened them up. PLANTING THE PLANTS. This is one of the particular parts of the work, taking two men to do it properly and speedily; one to do the planting and another to clean and lay out the plants. The planter should be an experienced carnation grower, un- derstanding the reason for not plant- ing deep and why it is better to spread the roots out and not stick them down in a bunch. Nine by ten inches apart is the usual distance of setting the plants; it may vary a little, according to the width of the bench, to get in another row, but extra close planting is not advis- able, neither is a lot of space for each plant necessary. All that is required is space enough to allow the air and light to penetrate freely around the plants. Leave a slight depression around each plant to allow the plant to be watered without wetting the rest of the soil until the roots begin to work out into it. Give the plants light syringings two or three times a day to maintain a moist atmosphere and guard against the plants wilting. It is necessary to keep the mud shade on the glass until the plants commence to take hold of the soil, then it should be gradually removed. C. W. Johnson. Zinnias for Winter Bloom. Ed. American Florist: Please advise the temperature and best method to raise under glass zin- nias for January blooming. J. J. H. Regarding raising of zinnias under glass for January blooming, would suggest sowing the seed in August and after germinating, potting in two- inch pots and planting in larger pots or in benches the first week in Oc- tober, keeping the temperature about 50 degrees at night, rising to 60 de- grees in the day time, with plenty ventilation and the benches well wa- tered. If zinnias are grown warmer it is quite possible that they would make an abundance of growth without any flower maturing. W. E. T. White Crusted Pots. Ed. American Florist: Please tell me if the hard white crust on flower pots in constant use is caused by the kind of clay used in making them or is it due to the chem- ical composition of the soil that I use. "What can I use in the water to soften this slime when I wash the pots? A Subscriber. Pot makers claim this crusting may be caused by lime in the clay of ■ which the pots are made or by lime in the soil or water. Most florists remove this crusting by scrubbing the pots with plain water. Champaign, III. — About 150 mem- bers of the Illinois Horticultural So- ciety attended the third annual sum- mer meeting, held here July 20. Webster City, Ia. — The Curtis Floral Co. has leased its greenhouses on Sec- ond street to A. E. Flindt, formerly of Boone, but will continue to operate their ranges in Hampton and Algona. 19*5- The American Florist. 249 Sweet Pea Show in London. The British National Sweet Pea So- ciety held its fifteenth annual exhibi- tion in Royal Horticultural hall, West- minster, July 13, 1915. The weather was pleasant and not too' warm, and the crowds that came to admire the flowers were therefore not inconveni- enced by the heat and stuffiness of the hall, so apparent on very hot days. The flowers, too, looked all the better . for the cooler atmosphere, and present- ed a charming combination of pleasing colors that no other flower seems to possess on the exhibition tables. With one or two exceptions, every one of the 35 classes in the schedule was filled, and the competition was keen in many of them. Something- like 130 exhibitors came from all parts of the kingdom, end Scotland and Ire- land were well represented, both by the trade and by amateurs. Dobbie & Co., Edinburgh, and also Dickson & Sons, Belfast, with their "Hawlmark" displays, were conspicuous champions of the Celtic fringes, while the purely English trade exhibitors were repre- sented by R. Bolton of Warton, Carn- forth; Jarmon, of Chard; C. Stark & Son, of Great Ryburgh, Norfolk; James Box, of Lindfield, Sussex; John K. King, of Coggeshall, Essex, and one or two others. Speaking generally, there were no striking features of the show. It was on the whole, quite up to the stand- ard of previous years so far as the size and excellence of the blooms were concerned, and the coloring was as pure and as vivid as ever. The keenest in- - terest centered around the winner of the Eckford challenge cup, and this was carried off in triumph by the gardener to Lord North, Wroxton Abbey, Ban- bury, Oxon, from eight other Competi- tors, with 12 bunches of magnificent size, quality and coloring'. W. H. Hol- loway. Post Hill, Shrewsbury, came second, while the gardener to Sir Ran- dolph Baker, Bart., Royston, Bland- ford, Dorset, was third. The Sutton cup for 18 bunches, dis- tinct, was also carried off by Lord North's gardener (E. R. James), Sir Randolph Baker's gardener being sec- ond. A few other trophies of lesser importance attracted several competi- tors, the most conspicuous being- the E. W. King challenge cup for 12 bunches, distinct, varieties that had been "offered for sale and catalogued during the autumn of 1914 or the spring of 1915." R. Sandford of Mil- denhall, Suffolk, won this with a very handsome exhibit. For the W. Atlee Burpee & Co. chal- lenge cup and the gold medal of the society, there was only one, entry — Mrs. Baird, West Malvern, whose gardener, (J. W. James) was awarded the prize for a display of waved varieties ar- ranged on a space three by eight feet, and not to exceed four feet in height. As to novelties, there were prac- tically none. The nearest approach to something new was in the class set apart for seedling varieties not yet in commerce, but nothing very startling came forth. Indeed, it is not too much to say that the sweet pea seems to have reached its zenith, so far as size, color and variation are concerned, and the only chance for new breaks seems to be in the direction of improvement in the yellows, and in increasing the number of flowers to the stalk. In con- nection with the latter point, the com- monest number still seems to be four, but I counted a good many "fives," and that leads me to hope that this number will in the near future be- come as common as the "fours" now are. In the Holloway exhibit I saw a spray of the beautiful orange pink, Edrom Beauty, with seven flowers upon it— but alas, the stem was fasciated! I was told, however, that another spray of Marks Tey had also seven flowers upon it, and that without fas- ciation. But I did not actually see this particular spray with my own eyes. The great war, of course, has made some difference to the sweet pea trade, and business was not so brisk as on previous occasions. Many enthusiasts from the continent of Europe were this year conspicuous by their absence, and I do not think there was any American visitors (that" is, directly interested in the trade) present, and there gener- ally are a few of them poking about the exhibition. The annual dinner of the society, usually held on the same day as the exhibition, was this year called off on account of the war, but it is hoped that next year there will be all the greater enthusiasm. As to the crops of sweet peas in Eng- land, grown this year, there seems to have been better quality and deeper color than usual, and complaints of "streak" have been few and far be- tween. Lately the gales have knocked the plants about somewhat, but taking it altogether the sweet pea is just as popular and as extensively grown as ever, and continues to attract new re- cruits to its shrine every year. W. American Ass'nof Park Superintendents. The seventeenth annual convention of the American Association of Park Superintendents was held at San Fran- cisco, Calif., August 18-20. At the opening session on Wednesday morn- ing the delegates were given a warm welcome by Mayor James Rolph, which was responded to by President G. X. Amryhn. of New Haven. Conn., followed by admission of new members, reports of officers, introduction of resolutions, etc. The afternoon session of that day opened with reports of commit- tees, new business was brought up and papers and addresses were read. The election of officers which closed the ses- sion resulted in the selection of the fol- lowing to serve during the coming year : Emil T. Mische, Portland. Ore., president; J. W. Thompson, Seattle, Wash.; J. F. Walsh, New York; Alex Stuart, Ottawa, Can.; E. P. Griffin, East St. Louis, 111.; L. P. Jansen, St. Louis, Mo.; E. V. Goebel, Grand Rap- ids, Mich., vice-presidents; R. W. Cot- terill, Seattle, Wash., secretary-treas- urer. New Orleans, La., was selected as the convention city for 1916. In the evening stereopticon lectures, ad- dresses and papers and unfinished busi- ness preceded the closing ceremonies. The visitors were given a trip by steamer around San Francisco bay Thursday forenoon, followed by a lunch- eon at Oakland and a trip by auto through Oakland, Alameda and Berke- ley as guests of the Oakland board of park directors. In the evening there was a stag smoker for the gentlemen at the Elks' club, and the ladies were entertained at a theater party. Friday was devoted to sightseeing, including a tour of inspection of the parks, playgrounds and boulevards of San Francisco, the ride terminating at the Panama-Pacific exposition. John McLaren, San Francisco, was honored by the association in the elec- tion to the office of honorary president, in recognition of his splendid work in the San Francisco park system. Railway Gardening Association. The Railway Gardening- Association met at Detroit, Mich., August 17-20, for its ninth annual meeting, the Hotel St. Clair being the headquarters. Fol- lowing the address of President Paul Huebner, the reports of the secretary and treasurer were presented, and a number of very interesting papers were read, and the subjects freely dis- cussed. At the election of officers to serve during the ensuing year, the fol- lowing were chosen : J. A. Byrne, B. & O. R. R., Relay, Md.; president; C. W. Eichling, Q. & C. R. R., New Or- leans, La., and R. J. Rice, M. C. R. R., Niles, Mich, vice-presidents for the four-year term and short term to suc- ceed J. A. Byrne; Chas. E. Lowe, Penna Co., Sewickley, Pa., secre- tary; J. K. Wingert, C. V. R. R., Chambersburg-, Pa.,- treasurer. The newly elected secretary, Chas. E. Lowe, acted as secretary of the meet- ing, in place of W. F. Hutchison, who was unable to be present. The busi- ness sessions came to a close Wednes- day noon, following the selection of New Orleans for the 1916 meeting, and during the afternoon the delegates were the guests of the local florists on an auto trip through the city and parks. The following day a steamer trip was taken up the beautiful Detroit river and was much enjoyed by all. Among those in attendance were the follow- ing- Paul Huebner, Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. E. Lowe, Pittsburgh, Pa. I. K. Wingert, Chambersburg, Pa. John Rinck, New Orleans, La, John Gigner, Niles, Mich. J. A. Byrne, Relay, Md. John Foley, Philadelphia, Pa. I. T. Worthley, Philadelphia, Pa. W. R. Wingert, Chambersburg, Pa. Levi W. Burdge, Lakewood, N. J, P. Foy, Roanoke, Va. E. Steibner, Champaign, 111. F. W. Vail, Dunellin, N. J. E. Engleman, Altoona, Pa. S. Silber, Mifflintown, Pa. R. J. Rice, Niles, Mich. F. Sagsworth, Ypsilanti, Mich. N. Castic, Pittsburgh, Pa. C. B. Little, Sewickley, Pa. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. CLUB MEETING. The monthly meeting of the above society was a hot one, and in conse- quence the usual large attendance was lacking; nevertheless, there was a fair- ly good number of the members pres- ent. President Seeley occupied the chair. Honorable mention was voted to Owen A. Hunswick for a fine speci- men plant of Torenia Fournieri grandi- flora, the only exhibit of the evening. Several letters from friends of the so- ciety were read, offering substantial prizes for the fall show to be held in Stamford, Conn., November 5-6. The outing committee made its report, which was accepted, and a vote of thanks given the members of the com- mittee for the pleasing programme of- fered at the recent outing at Edward's Rye Beach Inn, Rye Beach, N. Y., August 10. Messages were read from several of the society's members in at- tendance at the exposition at San Fran- cisco, and all reported a grand time en route. There being no lecture sched- uled for the meeting, an adjournment was taken until September 10, at which time it is expected there will be an In- teresting display of seasonable flowers. 250 The American Florist. Aug. 2.1, ANNUAL OUTING. The annual outing was held at Ed- ward's Rye Beach Inn, August 10. The day was ideal; in fact, the first pleas- ant day in several weeks. The society's members, together with their families, and a goodly number of trade repre- sentatives and members of the trade press made up a large and happy party. We were greatly pleased to have a large delegation of the Tarrytown Hor- ticultural Society join us at dinner, which was a special feature of the day — a regular shore dinner, served by the hotel management. After dinner the humorous pastime of "breaking the flower pots" was indulged in, followed by a tug-of-war, and an excellent pro- gramme of field sports. The events and the awards follow : Quoit match, between Westchester and Fairfield — Won by Westchester; score, 23 to 18. Tug-of-war — Won by Fairfield. Wheelbarrow race — Neil Mclnnes and Colin Aitcheson, first; Wm. Whittin and Alex. Clarkson, second. Race for single ladies — Miss Marie Addor, first; Miss Annie Peters, second. One hundred yard dash for gardeners — W. J. Sealey, first; Wm. Whittin, sec- ond. Hammer throwing — Thos. Aitcheson, first; Wm. Whittin, second. Race for gardeners' wives — Mrs. Mc- Ardle, first; Mrs. Johnson, second. Running high jump — Wm. Whittin, first; Patrick Donalevy, second. Blindfold race — Neil Mclnnes, first; Lizzie Aitcheson, second. Mixed race — Colin Aitcheson, first; Wm. Whittin, second. Football kick for women — Mrs. Guer- monsprey, first; Mrs. Stuart, second. Baseball throw for women — Miss Isa- bella Flaherty, first; Mrs. Peterson, sec- ond. Fat man's race — Thos. Bell, first; Jas. Stuart, second. Boy's race (not over 16 years) — Wm. Morrow, first; Jos. Morrow, sec- ond. Girl's race (not over 12 years) — Bet- tie Scott, first; Agnes Aitcheson, sec- ond. Boy's race (not over 12 years) — Leo Levy, first; Axel Peterson, second. Girl's race (not over 7 years) — Ag- nes Aitcheson, first; Isabelle Wynne, second. Boy's race (not over 7 years) — Ed- win Wynne, first; Willie Peterson, sec- ond. P. W. Popp, Cor. Sec'y. Gladiolus Society of Ohio. THIRD ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW. The third annual flower show of the Gladiolus Society of Ohio was held in the assembly room of the Hollenden hotel, Cleveland, August 13-14, and was much larger and more interesting than the exhibition last year. The displays of retailers were much larger, and the arrangements of tables and baskets were of high standard. The complete- ness of the displays of the growers was noteworthy and were at all times sur- rounded by interesting throngs. The exhibition was open to the public from 10 a. m. until 10 p. m. on both days of the show, and hundreds of the flower loving public were in attendance, view- ing the many new seedings as well as the old favorites, all attractively staged, and admiring the clever work of the retailers, represented by numerous artistic arrangements. Among the growers represented, all of whose exhibits were of the very highest order, were the following : W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O.; The Per- kins-King Co., West Mentor, O.; R. E. Huntington, Painesville, O.; Munsell & Harvey, Ashtabula, O.; Wayside Gar- dens, Mentor, O.; Madison Cooper, Cal- cium, N. Y.; Miss L. *C. Mizer, South Euclid, O.; Matthew Crawford Co., Cuyahoga Falls, O.; Jos. Coleman Co., Lexington, O.; R. A. Cawley, Paines- ville, O.; E. E. Stewart, Brooklyn, Mich.; Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, O.; A. H. Austin Co., Wayland, O.; Jas. F. Rychlik, Painesville, O.; Jacob Tho- mann & Son, Rochester, N. Y. The displays of the local florists were varied and attractive and were much admired by the visitors. A basket arrangement of Niagara and Panama, displayed by Westman & Getz, was cleverly done, and their table dec- oration of Niagara with corsages and boutonnieres was excellent. The J. M. Gasser Co. was represented by an artis- tic table arranged with Niagara and Baron Hulot, with fancy leaved cala- diums and scabiosa; also an artistic basket arrangement of the same va- rieties. The Jones-Russell Co.'s dis- play, which consisted of a table ar- rangement, which embodied a minia- ture fish pond and birch-bark vases containing America gladioli, was at all times the center of an admiring throng. A basket of America and Niagara, well arranged, was also a feature. A table of Niagara, arranged with heather and adiantum, staged by Knoble Bros., re- ceived many well-deserved compli- ments, as did a basket of Mrs. Francis King and Niagara, also a part of the same exhibit. A. M. Albrecht had a novel and artistic arrangement of a bride's bouquet in which white gladioli were used. Pink gladioli in quantity arranged in the form of a beehive were shown by the James Eadie Co., and was very attractive. Smith & Fetters showed a table arranged with a high centerpiece, red gladioli being used at the base and white at the top. Four attractive small baskets of red gladioli were also noteworthy in their excellent display. Charlesworth & Son showed two attractive baskets of gladioli, one of pink and the other yellow. The Ohio Floral Co. showed an excellent basket of gladioli in pink. Carl Hagenberger of Painesville staged several vases of gladioli in several varieties, cleverly arranged; also a vase of very fine as- ters. The judges of the show made special mention of the splendid exhibit of W. Atlee Burpee & Co. This firm arranged an especially attractive display of Fordhook hybrids, the rare and re- markable shadings and colors being well worthy of the honor. Kunderdi Glory, exhibited by R. A. Cawley, Painesville, a gladiolus of the muffled, wavy petal type, is said to be the first one of its kind in the world, having taken A. E. Kunderd, the gladiolus ex- pert of Goshen, Ind., 23 years to de- velop it to its present state of perfec- tion and beauty. Next year's exhibition of the society will be held in Cleveland about the same time of the year. The business meeting was held Saturday, August 14, at which minutes of the last meeting- were read and other details discussed, after which an adjournment was taken until the time of the fall show of the Cleveland Florists' Club in November, at which time officers will be elected. The awards were as follows : AMATEUR CLASS. Best display, 10 or more varieties, six spikes of each — Madison Cooper. Calcium, N. Y., silver medal. Best display, 10 or more varieties, six spikes of each — Madison Cooper, first. Best vase of yellow, any variety, 10 spikes — Miss L. C. Mizer, South Euclid, O., first. Best vase of pink, any variety, 10 spikes — Madison Cooper, first. Best six spikes, any named variety — Madison Cooper, first; R, A, Cawley, second; Miss L. C. Mizer. third. PROFESSIONAL CLASS — OPEN TO ALL. Best display of seedlings never before ex- hibited, three or more varieties, three or more spikes of each — A. H. Austin Co., Wayland, 0., first; J. Thomann & Sons, Rochester, N. Y., second. Best display, 10 varieties, six or more spikes of each — Perkins-King Co., West Mentor, 0., first; R, E. Huntington, Painesville, 0., second; Bidwell & Fobes, Kinsman, 0., third. Best vase, any red variety, 10 spikes — R. E. Huntington, first. Best vase light red variety, 10 spikes — Mun- sell & Harvey, Ashtabula, O., first. Best vase new red variety — The A. H. Aus- tin Co., first. Best vase white, any variety — Madison Cooper, first. Best vase white, any variety — R. E. Hunting- ton, first. Best vase pure white variety — J. Thomann & Sons, first. Best vase of new yellow, six spikes — C. Betscher, Canal Dover, 0., first. Best vase any blue variety — J. F. Rychlik, Painesville. 0., first. Best vase Panama, 12 spikes — J. F. Rychlik, first. Best vase one variety, size only considered — The A. H. Austin Company. Best new seedling, any color — The A. H. Aus- tin Company. Best vase Europa. 10 spikes — E. E. Stewart. Best vase America, 10 spikes — Wayside Gar- dens. Best vase Mrs. Francis King — J. F. Rychlik. Best vase Mrs. F. Pendleton — R. E. Hunting- ton. Best display seedlings. 100 spikes — Wayside Gardens. Display winning largest number variety pre- miums — R. E. Huntington. Best arranged display — R. E. Huntington, first; Bidwell & Fobes, second. Best collection red — Munsell & Harvey, silver cup. Best new variety never before shown in Cleveland, 12 spikes — R. E. Huntington, silver cup. Best display by one exhibitor — The A. H. Austin Co., bronze silver cup. Best new white seedling, six spikes — J. Tho- mann & Sons. New seedling or other variety, never shown in Cleveland before — The A. H. Austin Co., three certificates; J. Thomann & Sons, one cer- tificate. C. F. B. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list, and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.] October 21-26, San Francisco, Calif.— Fall Flower Show, Pacific Horticultural Society in conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Department of Horticulture of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Palace of Horticulture, Exposition Grounds. T. Taylor, secretary, 2714 McAllister street, San Francisco. November 3-5, New York. — Exhibition of flow- ers, plants, fruits and vegetables, American In- stitute of New York, 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Egglesson, secretary board of managers, 324 West Twenty-third street. New York. November 3-5, Tarrytown, N, Y, — Exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. Edward W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarry- town. November 4-5, Worcester, Mass, — Chrysanthe- mum exhibition, Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midgley, sec- retary, 18 Front street, Worcester. November 4-7, Boston, Mass. — Autumn exhi- bition of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticul- tural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Massa- chusetts avenue, Boston. November 9-14, Chicago. — Chicago Grand Flo- ral Festival, Horticultural Society and the Chicago Florists' Club, Coliseum. N. P. Miller, secretary, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chi- cago. November 10-14, Cleveland, 0. — Annual exhi- bition. Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. Frank A. Friedley, secretary. Exhibition Committee, 356 Leader Building, Cleveland. November 11-12, Providence, R. I. — Fall exhi- bition, Rbode Island Horticultural Society, Ball room, Narragansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, secretary, Box 180, Kingston, R. I. March 25-April 2, Philadelphia, Pa. — Fourth National Flower Show, under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, Convention hall, Broad street and Allegheny avenue. John Young, secretary, 53 West Twenty-eighth street. New York. '9*5< The American Florist. 251 OBITUARY. Mrs. Katherine Wiegand. Mrs. Katherine Wiegand, widow of Anthony Wiegand, and mother of George and Homer Wiegand, of An- thony Wiegand & Sons Co., the well- known Indianapolis, Ind., florists, died recently at her home in that city. She and her husband were among the pio- neers in the florist business in Indiana and their indefatigable efforts aided greatly in putting the florists' busi- ness of Indianapolis upon its present high plane, of which the splendid Wie- gand establishment is an example. Mrs. Wiegand enjoyed the respect and friendship of hundreds, and was known for her kindly, unassuming disposition and her open-handed charity. The high regard in which she was held was shown by the large number of beauti- ful floral tributes that accompanied her to her last resting place. Joseph Frese. Joseph Frese, retired nurseryman, one of the oldest residents of Quincy, 111., and a pioneer of that vicinity, died in that city, August 7, aged 84 years. For the last three years he has been failing in health, and his death was the result of a complication of diseases. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Louis, Henry and Joseph of Quincy, and John of Gilkarson, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. William Bockenfeld and Mrs. Frank Winking of Quincy, and Mrs. Frank Knuffman of New- town, 111.; 37 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. William Waring, Sr. William Waring, Sr., well-known rep- resentative of Wm. Scott Co., Inc., Buffalo, N. Y., and proprietors of the Montrose Greenhouses, Corfu, N. T., having been connected with that firm for over 30 years, is dead. His jovial disposition and kindly personality won for him a host of friends, both old and young, to whom the news of his demise will occasion sincere regret. He will be missed by all who were fortunate in being numbered among his friends — and they were many. A. N. Crouch. A. N. Crouch, one of the pioneer flo- rists of Knoxville, Tenn., and until a few years ago connected with his father, Chas. W. Crouch, well-known florist of that city, died at his home in Knoxville, July 20. While not actively engaged in the florist business at the time of his death, he was well known to the trade in many cities. All of the Knoxville florist stores closed during the funeral services, which were held July 22. and floral tributes in profusion were sent by a host of friends. FAR AND NEAR. RUMSON, N. J. — Frank McMahon is making improvement at his range. Southwick, Conn. — Edward Gillett is replacing his present house with a new one. Lewiston, Me. — Ernest Saunders is erecting a new carnation house, 32 by 425 feet. Pullman, Wash. — The Washington State College is erecting one house, 20 by 125 feet. Ellsworth, Me. — A carnation house, 20 by 70 feet is being erected by Miss Mary A. Clark. Carthage, Mo. — W. H. Barham has leased the Speece Greenhouse on South Garrison avenue. Norristown, Pa. — The florist busi- ness of the late Wm. H. Catanese will be continued by Mrs. Catanese. Dayton, O. — W. S. Kidder is instal- ling an experimental greenhouse in the rear of his property on Grand avenue. Oswego, N. Y. — C. A. Tanner, who recently bought the Penfold Green- houses, has rented them to outside parties. Cromwell. Conn. — A house, 15 by 150 feet, to be used for bedding plants, is being added to the range of Magnus Pierson. Sacramento, Calif. — R. Armstrong has given up his position as superin- tendent of East Lawn Cemetery As- sociation. Spokane, Wash. — The fall flower ^how of the Spokane Horticultural Society will be held the first week in September. Kittanning, Pa. — Joseph W. Glenn has severed his connection with 6ut- side business interests and will devote his entire time to his florist business in this city. New Haven, Conn. — Slocombe Bros, are preparing five houses for their vio- let business. Their dahlia stock is in fine condition. Philadelphia, Pa. — Michaelsen Bros, are erecting one iron frame house, 36 by 96 feet at Walnut and Fifty-eighth streets. Cost, $950. Houston, Tex. — The Cotney Floral Co. has added a new display room for cut flowers at their establishment, 2531 Washington avenue. Stillwater, Okla. — Dr. F. M. Rolf of Clemenson College has been ap- pointed professor of horticulture at the A. & M. College. Joliet, III. — Superintendent Sterling, of Oakwood cemetery, is building Ave new houses to replace five old ones that have been torn down. Independence, Ia. — The Ibling Green- house has been sold to Ray Whitney, who will continue the business after improvements are completed. Philadelphia, Pa. — J. L. Nichols, 5435 North Water street, is erecting an addition, 50 by 100 feet to his range. The cost will be 51,000. Great Falls, Mont. — A. L. Birum, John Hodely and Ella G. Birum have incorporated the Great Falls Floral Co.; authorized capital, $25,000. Paoli, Ind. — The Paoli Horticultural and Quarantine Association has been organized for the purpose of protect- ing orchards from insects and infec- tions. Indianapolis, Ind. — South side prop- erty owners will ask the park com- missioners to purchase a park site near Shelby street and Fountain square. Salem, O. — The Cowgill Floral Co. has been incorporated by E. I. Kille, Henry Trotter, Thos. G. Reese, A. M. Wilhelm and C. C. Campbell; capital stock, $10,000. Bergenfield, N. J. — H. E. Fisher of West Hoboken will conduct the flo- rist business at the Bergenfield Nur- series under the 'firm name of H. E. Fisher & Sons. Portsmouth, O. — Edward Schwartz, formerly in the florist business in In- dianapolis, Ind., has opened a green- house in this city at Thirteenth and Findlay streets. Red Bank, N. J. — The annual flower show of the Monmouth County Horti- cultural Society will be held here, Oc- tober 27-28. H. A. Kettel, Fair Haven, N. J., is secretary. Dayton, O. — Bids have been asked for two . portable greenhouses by the city, to be erected in one of the city parks to house plants and flowers dur- ing the cold months. Ludington, Mich. — Elmer L. Brill- hart, florist, has been adjudged bank- rupt. He scheduled liabilities of $8,- 512.97 and assets of $13,000, the latter including exemptions. Reedley, Calif.— C. A. Noren of this city has been appointed horticultural commissioner for Modoc county, suc- ceeding O. C. McManus, who was killed in the discharge of his duties. Hannibal, Mo. — W. Griffen, who has a range of 15,000 square feet of glass at Oakwood devoted to vegetables and flowers, is preparing to open a flower shop in this city at 316 Broadway. Jamestown, N. D. — Leslie Dysart, proprietor of the Jamestown Floral Co., lias disposed of the business, the new owners being Charles E. Moore and O. L. Stuwif, of Valley City, N. D. Pasadena, Calif. — Thomas Chis- holm, proprietor of the Pasadena Nur- sery, has donated a $50 prize cup to be competed for at the Pasadena Hor- ticultural Society's fall show, October 28-30. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez left August 2 for eastern cities, where he will purchase new fixtures and stock for a new florist shop, which will be opened about September 1 at 606 Main street. Champaign, III. — About 150 persons attended the third summer meeting of the Illinois State Horticultural Society July 27-28. Among those who ad- dressed the gathering were President Edmund C. James and Prof. J. C. Blair of the University of Illinois. Atchison, Kan. — The remains of Richard Henry Groves, pioneer florist, have been laid to rest in Mt. Vernon cemetery beside those of his son, also a florist; who was killed in California last winter, and who was buried here Miree weeks before the death of his 'ather. Lincoln, Neb. — The Griswold Seed Co. has added three new greenhouses and a new packing shed. Myron L. Jenkins, of College View, has been en- gaged by the company and will have charge of the grounds of the company and will look after the ornamental nursery stock. Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Horticultural Society will probably have its annual appropriation reduced by nearly one-half by this session of the legislature. Heretofore' this society has had an appropriation of $9,000 an- nually. The assembly has just passed a bill reducing this appropriation to $5,000. Omaha, Neb. — The annual outing of the Omaha Florists' Club announced for August 19, at Krug's park will, it is expected, prove one of the most pleasant in the club's history. There is a well arranged programme of field sports, and following the supper in the evening "The War of the Na- tions," an elaborate fireworks display, will be an added attraction. Kenosha, Wis. — The new flower shop of Lewis Turner & Sons at Park ave- nue and Main street was formally opened to the public August 14, and is conceded to be one of the most beau- tiful retail stores ever opened in this city. Complete in all its appointments, with interior finishings of white enamel, a tile floor of unusual beauty and its attractive show windows filled with choice blooms, the new shop is already one of the real attractions of the city's shopping district. 252 The American Florist. Aug. 21. FLORISTS' HSIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING AUGUST 1st, 1915 _ The insurance on glass effective at present date in the Florists' Hail Association, sub- divided by States, is as stated below: 700 929 Arkansas 16. Colorado 553, Connecticut Delaware 18,166 Florida 24,150 Georgia 29,638 Illinois 247,319 Indiana 116,915 Iowa 240,088 Kansas 518,817 Kentucky 34,589 Louisiana Maine 6,742 Maryland 65,575 Massachusetts 1,100 Michigan 79,606 Minnesota 50,628 Missouri 968,333 Montana 2,800 -Nebraska 343,680 New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota New Jersey - 42,564 New Mexico 4,768 New York 81,060 Ohio 311,557 Oklahoma 100,536 Oregon Pennsylvania 314,063 Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota 37,900 Tennessee 70,000 Texas 159,245 Virginia 15,745 Washington 12,910 West Virginia Wisconsin. . . , 59,262 Wyoming 33,370 Dist. Columbia 5,820 Canada 9,055 3,960 839,822 84,419 3,871 52,050 52,549 3,933,997 1,918,139 2,035,939 972,697 177,109 5,520 42,285 166,247 221,645 1,090,224 1,551,559 2,054,071 36,668 379,707 20,557 57,081 94,952 1,100,844 27,066 651,951 2,916,006 274,098 8,684 3,127,424 9,750 8,202 114,023 900 414,658 152,523 11,040 34,948 586,036 12,411 71,576 304,098 J4 £ .2 o. faa a "3 <» s * a h 74,735 106,184 272,214 599,773 43,986 2,100 84,543 492,840 46,837 896,316 10,315 310,447 71,420 188,286 14,955 719,575 55,768 403,723 32,774 101,912 314,962 563,599 3,200 42,780 500 8,056 6,225 14,996 8,900 60,750 1,100 20,000 17,294 9,884 158,263 1,640 46,608 2,400 759,270 95,360 302,197 361,965 1,213,929 2,800 2,536 103,944 106,853 4,902 89,907 183,837 12,200 61,584 7,589 23,000 25,006 4,768 27,066 750 33,730 6,400 • 44,690 64,764 458,973 19,335 396,683 21,530 94,708 158,470 8,340 161,605 16,168 690,181 9,750 8,202 13,200 33,900 37,908 900 14,080 42,893 123,212 7,560 26,343 4.450 9,250 33,317 8,200 12,280 4,220 71,576 2,762 137,393 S 1 *- ! S676.88 1,307.55 673.68 1,804.19 2,745.94 215.74 21.78 3,747.14 4,917.33 38.22 17.36 24.84 90.23 1,209.26 ' 122.10 318.39 85.40 1,177.06 75.50 16.49 4,576,630 25,621,306 502,207 3,024,251 1,502,959 6,946,879 519,285.08 The above is equivalent to an insurance upon 40,411,003 square feet of glass. The total receipts for the year ending August 1, 1915, and including last year's balance, as per Treasurer's Report, are $61,590.90. The total expenditures, as per Treasurer's Report, for the year ending August 1, 1915, are S24.860.78. The cash balance on hand is S36.730.12, of which Sl.713.90 belongs to the Reserve Fund. The Reserve Fund now amounts to S35.713.90, of which S34, 000.00 is invested in first class municipal bonds, and Sl.713.90 cash in hands of the Treasurer. The amount of interest collected on bank deposits for the year is $431.44. The amount of interest collected on Reserve Fund investments for the year is SI, 347. 50. Twenty-two hundred losses have been adjusted since the organization of the F. H. A., involving a total expenditure of nearly S317.000.00. The number of Members at date of closing is 1621. An equivalent of 110,276 square feet of single thick glass was broken by hail, for which the Association paid $5, 513.80; and an equivalent of 196,733 square feet of double thick glass was broken, which cost the Association $13,771. 28. The F. H. A. liabilities at the close of this report are a number of unadjusted losses, the proofs of which are not at hand. Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts. . . Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire . New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina. . North Dakota. . . Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania. . . . Rhode Island. . . . South Carolina. , South Dakota . . . Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia. . . . Wisconsin Wyoming Dist. Columbia. . Canada of hail- ms from 1, 1887, i 1, 1915 of losses id from 1, 1887, t 1, 1915 **> fab o s a ■a a Z te fc ri-O ra 0) u 4 1 5 2 1 80 212 2 7 14 2 1 4 1 6 159 156 1 3 72 22 2 3 150 229 5 12 189 397 8 29 26 18 3 2 5 3 24 11 14 1 38 22 69 88 3 2 148 330 13 4 3 89 67 11 9 1 93 13 3 2 9 9 1 118 21 6 3 9 5 1 1 125 120 2 2 36 52 1 4 121 103 7 "z 4 2 29 35 2 3 3 2 1 1 45 40 3 8 3 8 5 12 4 47 51 1 1 5 9 5 10 8 1 1 It might be well to emphasize the fact that the F. H. A. does not employ agents and that application blanks for membership can be secured without charge, by applying to the Secretary. JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary. TREASURER'S REPORT FROM JULY 30th, 1914, TO JULY 26th, 1915 Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received Received. from 27th Assessment $28,973.55 from Membership Fees -. 1,096. 14 from New Members ■ 712.45 from Additional Membership 591.77 from Extra One-Half Assessment 92.22 from Extra Whole Assessment • • ■ •. 314.04 from Re-Insurance " 284.99 from Interest on Reserve Fund 1,347.50 from Interest Bank Deposit, Jenkintown National Bank . . 412.04 from Interest Bank Deposit, Rittenhouse Trust Co 19.40 from Refund of Overpayment on Loss of Stuppy Floral Co. 12.00 $33,856.10 Expenses from Aug. 1 , 1914, to Aug, 1 , 1915 Aug. 10, Price, Waterhouse & Co., Auditing accounts for the year... $15.00 Aug. 18, J. G. Esler, fare to Wyncote, auditing accounts 5.00 Sept. 3, Market Growers' Journal, advertising annual meeting 1.00 Sept. 3, Florists' Publishing Co., advertising annual meeting 1.30 Sept. 7, Douglas A. Brown, stenographic report of annual and directors' meetings 10.00 Sept. 7, Florists' Exchange, advertising annual meeting 1.50 Sept. 11, American Florist, Advertising annual meeting and printing annual report 28.50 Sept. 29, Horticulture Publishing Co., advertising annual meeting. . 1.00 Sept. 29, American Surety Co., premium on bonds of Secretary and Treasurer 77.50 Sept. 29, A. T. De La Mare Co., 1900 annual reports 34.75 Nov. 5, E. G. Hill, account salary as President 50.00 Nov. 5, J. G. Esler, account salary as Secretary 300.00 Nov. 5, Joseph Heacock, account salary as Treasurer 100.00 Nov. 13, A. T. De La Mare Co., 1800 assessment notices and 3000 envelopes 31.61 Dec. 5, A. T. De La Mare Co., 200 applications and 200 receipts of claims 7.25 Jan. **. 1915. J. G. Esler, postage to date 13.00 Expenses from Aug. 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 — Continued Jan. 25, A. T. De La Mare Co., 1800 assessment receipts, 1800 ad- ditional applications, 200 rate circulars $14.25 Jan. 30, A. T. De La Mare Co., advertisement in Florists' Annual. . 6.00 Feb. 3, E. G. Hill, account salary as President 50.00 Feb. 3, J. G. Esler, account salary as Secretary 300.00 Feb. 3, Joseph Heacock, account salary as Treasurer 100.00 Feb. 1, J. G. Esler, postage, including 27th assessment 37.00 Apr. 10, A. T De La Mare Co., 200 letter heads 2.82 Apr. 15, J. G. Esler, revenue stamps to date 10.50 Apr. 16, A. T .De La Mare Co., 300 extra insurance applications.. . 5.08 May 4, E. G. Hill, account salary as President 50.00 May 4, J. G. Esler, account salary as Secretary 300.00 May 4, Joseph Heacock, account salary as Treasurer. ; 100.00 May 21, Hackensack Republican, 600 membership certificates 10.50 May 28, Joseph Heacock, postage to date and stamped envelopes. . 38.00 June 3, A. T. De La Mare Co., 1000 copies constitution and by- laws 22.50 June 16, A. T. De La Mare Co., 300 copies application for insurance. 6.10 June 16, Rand, McNally Co., commercial Atlas, 1915 15.00 June 28, A. T. De La Mare Co., 300 warrants, 200 letter heads 5.58 June 28, A. T. De La Mare Co., advertising, Aug. 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 15.00 July 5, The Tengwell Co., 6 loose-leaf ledgers 52.50 July 5, John G. Esler, postage, revenue stamps, telegram, station- ery 30.60 July 5, Florists' Review, advertising, Aug. 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 15.00 July 8, Horticulture Publishing Co., advertising, Aug, 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 15.00 July S, E. G. Hill, postage to June 30, 1915 ., 7.86 July 8, A. T. De La Mare Co., 500 Affidavits of loss * 17.00 July 8, American Florist, advertising, Aug. 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 15.00 July 12, E. G. Hill, balance of salary as President 153.00 July 12, J. G. Esler, balance of salary as Secretary 1,120.00 July 12, Joseph Heacock, balance of salary as Treasurer 508.00 $3,699.70 r9'5> The American Florist. 253 FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA— Continued. Losses from Aug, 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 1914 Aug. 1, Michler Bros. Co., Lexington, Ky $36.40 Aug. 1, M. V. Didrickson, Kearney, Neb 38.36 Aug. 1, James Aldous & Son, Iowa City, la 13.90 Aug. 7, E. H. Frandsen, Independence, Mo., and Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago, 111 1,168.86 Aug. 7, E. It. Sackett, Fostoria, 53.93 Aug. 10, Pfander & Crosthwait, Clarinda, la 63.95 Aug. 12, C. C. Polhvorth Co., Milwaukee, Wis 75.50 Aug. 12, Isaac H. Penn, Independence, Mo 8.70 Aug. 21, G. Oswald Lahge, Cape May Court House, N. J 11.21 Aug. 18, E. W. Ray, Alliance, Neb 12.50 Sept. 3, Mrs. Carrie Collins, Manhattan, Kan 25.30 Sept. 3, T. J. Oppermann, Camp Hill, Pa 69.87 Sept. 3, C. B. Tanner & Co., Hastings, Neb 169.85 Sept. 7, Pikes Peak Floral Co., Colorado Springs, Col , . 398.02 Sept. 7, Reimers Bros., Rapid City, S. D 95.13 Sept. 7, W. M. Nichol, Watertown, S. D 5.39 Sept. 7, John P. Murphy, Independence, la 112.56 Sept. 15, Elder Flower Co., New London, O 36.30 Sept. 15, Edward Williams, Grand Island, Neb 928.73 Sept. 21, H. R. Fisher, Marysville, Kan ' 6.79 Sept. 21, Fred Leucht, St. Josephs, Mo... 389.44 Sept. 21, Buchart, Florist, St. Josephs, Mo 380.66 Sept. 25, C. M. Sidles, Hastings, Neb 218.87 Sept. 25, James L. Denmead, Marshalltown, la 441.28 Oct. 3, D. F. Braun, Denver, Col 50.75 Oct. 3, Kindler Floral Co., St. Cloud, Minn 2.25 Oct. 9, Somerset Floral Co., Basking Ridge, N. J 6.15 Oct. 17, J. Loehrer, Boon, la 399.53 Oct. 17, Aug. Mangelsdorf, Atkinson, Kan 15.07 Oct. 23, Herman Kerston, New Brighton, Minn 6.65 Oct. 23, F. E. Blake, Columbus, Kan 52.70 Oct. 23, W. H. Walk, Columbus, Kan 54.60 Oct. 23, Mrs. Geo. Allen, Stafford, Kan 3.24 Oct. 23, William H. Ford, Marshalltown, la 16.80 Oct. 26, Kembell, Smith, Flindt Co., Boone, la 380.22 Nov. 2, James B. Masson, Kansas City, Kan ' 358.52 Nov. 2, James Hayes, Topeka, Kan 11.00 Nov. 5, C. H. Frey, Lincoln, Neb 141.58 Nov. 5, Stuppy Floral Co., St. Josephs, Mo 1,293.60 Nov. 5, Edward Williams, Grand Island, Neb 150.00 Nov. 12, Frank F. Crumpp, Colorado Springs, Col 48.62 Nov. 13, Ernest Meuller, St. Josephs, Mo 177.80 Nov. 26, J. A. Carter & Son, Galena, Kan 10.61 Dec. 5, Wm. Hassellman, Independence, Kan 25.06 Dec. 18, Temple Seed & Floral Co., Temple, Tex 24.80 1915 Apr. 15, Thos. A. Ivey & Sons, Ltd., Port Dover, Ont 16.49 May 13, G. D. Isabel, Brewster, Col 8.40 May 13, Paul C. Schultz, Vincennes, Ind 7.24 May 17, A. F. Barbe, Kansas City, Mo 24.00 May 18, Andrew H. and Bessie Fawkes, Independence, Mo 25.10 May 21,' Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind 605.85 May 21, Edward Green, San Antonio, Tex 51.10 May 23, Est. C. H. Kunzman, Louisville, Ky 179.34 May 24, F. E. Blake, Columbus, Kan 94.20 May 28, D. Grant Newport, Cedar Rapids, la 167.72 May 29, Archais Floral Co., Sedalia, Kan 103.72 June 3, Milford Nurseries, Milford, la 46.74 June 3, Lloyd C. Bunch, Fredonia, Kan 157.71 June 3, Dawson Produce Co., Oklahoma, City, Okla 9.24 June 3, Alameda Greenhouse, Roswell, N. M 24.84 June 10, Henry Moore, Manhattan, Kan 436.10 June 10, Henry Moore Manhattan, Kan 209.60 June 10, James R. Glass, Fredonia, Kan ; 18.33 June 10, William Baum, Kansas City, Mo "..... 17.14 June 16, John D. Bettmann, Jeffersonville, Ind 60.59 June 16, J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, la 69.93 June 16, Mrs. Carrie Collins, Manhattan, Kan 40.90 June 16, El Paso Carnation Co., El Paso, 111 1,219.28 June 16, Wm. Kemper, Waseka, Minn 12.88 June 16, Chas. A. Pfeiffer, Sedalia, Mo 44^62 June 22, O. C. May, Webster Grove, Mo 45.60 June 28, Buxton Bros., Wichita, Kan 50 20 June 28, Wolfe Florist, Waco, Tex 727.26 June 23, Lang Floral Co., Dallas, Texas 42.42 June 23, Mclntyre Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn 85.40 June 23, A. Nelson, Rocky Ford, Col 54.08 June 23, Harry H. Sarver, Dallas, Tex 12^10 Losses from Aug. 1, 1914, to Aug. 1, 1915 — Continued June 23, J. G. Angel, Oklahoma City, Okla 8250 84 June 28, H. E. & C. W. Krebs, Cedar Rapids, la 72.80 June 28, Wm Henshaw, Wichita, Kan 26. 50 June 30, R. B. Hanchett, Wichita, Kan 8.90 June 30, Herman Siebert, Wichita, Kan 64.00 July 5, State Fair Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo 67.90 July 5, Green Floral Co., Dallas, Tex 106.72 July 5, Bending Floral Co., Superior, Neb 675.22 July 5, Edwin L. Blackwood, Wichita, Kan 172.48 July 5, William Schick, Wichita, Kan 76.70 July 7, Chas. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kan 115.64 July 7, Hagerman and Carter, Oklahoma City, Okla 855.80 July 8, W. P. Heigert, Dallas, Tex 104.76 July 8, Elmer O. Sites, Wichita, Kan „ 93.50 July 8, Est. J. R. Sites, Wichita, Kan 53.38 July 8, F. L. Parker, Hutchinson, Kan 28 50 July 8, Texas Seed & Floral Co., Dallas, Tex 107.90 July 12, Ft. Morgan Floral Co., Ft. Morgan, Col 71.05 July 12, The Stiles Co., Oklahoma City, Okla 93.38 July 12, A. D. Wilson, Deadwood, S. D 217.87 July 12, Samuel Rimby, Whitehall, 111 ,. 21.42 July 12, J. Clint McPheron, Carrollton, 111 66.85 July 12, J. M. Auge, Ft. Madison, la 18.76 July 19, Kearney Floral Co., Kearney, Neb 1,025.28 July 19, Davidson Floral Co., Holdredge, Neb 950.46 July 19, Geo. R. Bixby, Wichita, Kan • 175.90 July 19, Ira Blake, Wichita, Kan 127.46 July 19, Mrs. Reta F. Hemphill, Wichita, Kan 208 00 July 21, M. V. Didrickson, Kearney, Neb 606.48 July 22, Warren E. Peterman, Royersford, Pa 25.49 July 22, Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo, N. D 38.22 July 22, Trinidad Floral Co., Trinidad, Col 45 96 July 24, C. H. Goble, Wichita, Kan 25.05 July 24, Joseph Ashbridge, E. Downingtown, Pa 26.74 819,285.08 Investments for 1914 and 1915 Oct. 23, Harris, Forbes & Co., 2 bonds Province of Alberta, Canada, and accrued interest to Oct. 25, 1914 $1,876.00 Reserve Fund Investments Scranton, Pa., bonds, 4 per cent $2,000.00 Atlantic City, N. J., bonds, 4.5 per cent 2,000.00 Waco, Tex., bond, 5 per cent 1,000.00 Kalamazoo, Mich., bond, 4 per cent 1,000.00 Homestead, Pa., bond, 4 per cent 1,000.00 County of Allegheny, Pa., bond, 4 per cent 1,000.00> Bergen, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent 4,000.00 Fairview, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent 7,000.00 South River, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent 6,000.00 Edgewater, N. J., bonds, 5 per cent 4,000.00 Alberta, Canada, bonds, 4>2 per cent 5,000.00 $34,000.00 Recapitulation Dr. To balance on hand July 30, 1914 27,734.80 To total receipts for year ending July 26, 1915 33,856.10 $617590.90 By losses paid July 30, 1914, to July 26, 1915 19,285.08 By expenses 3,699.70 By investment 1,876.00 By balance on hand, Jenkintown National Bank 13,782.97 By balance on hand, Rittenhouse Trust Co .'.'. 22,947.15 $61,590.90 Signed, JOSEPH HEACOCK, Treasurer . Philadelphia, July 26, 1915. W e have audited the accounts of the Treasurer and the Secretary of the FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA for the period from July 31, 1914, to July 26, 1915. We have verified the balance on deposit with the Rittenhouse Trust Company, $22,947.15, and with the Jenkintown National Bank, $13,782.97, and have examined the securities held as investments, and we certify that the foregoing is a correct statement of the receipts and disbursements during the period. PRICE, WATERHOUSE & COMPANY, Chartered Accountants. Newport, R. I. The mid-summer exhibition of the Newport Garden Club and the New- port Horticultural Society. August 12- 14, was a varied one, the displays in- cluding many varieties of plants, flowers, fruits, vegetables and made up designs. The show was held in tents, a large portion of grounds being en- closed with 10-foot cedar trees, and the various displays showed off to splendid advantage against the back- ground of clean, white canvas. Cedars, standard bays and hydrangeas in tubs lined each side of the avenue that led to the exhibition grounds, where the main tent, 60 by 150 feet, made the background for several smaller tents of striped canvas that held special exhibits. Four canopies formed cor- ners of a square about a pond of water lilies which made a center piece of the grounds, and on the opposite side of the main tent was the bandstand and an open tent furnished with seats. Bay trees, hydrangeas and handsomely trimmed privet were placed in the open and added greatly to the attractiveness of the general arrangement. Tall palms and magnificent ferns made a most graceful center for crotons, eala- diums, begonias, gesnerias, pandanus, campanulas, etc., and added to the effect of the displays arranged on tables that surrounded the sides, which consisted of exhibits of gladioli, gloxin- ias, calceolarias, and hardy phloxes in variety, the latter predominat- ing. The orchid exhibits had a promi- nent place and gave tone to the gen- eral exhibition. The show on the whole was considered a complete success and a brilliant social affair, many of the leading society women being noted among the list of patronesses. The trade was well represented, ex- cellent displays being noted from the following, among the , long list of en- tries : Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa.; Julius Roehrs Co., Ruther- ford, N. J.; Newport Nursery, Newport, N. J.; John K. Alexander, East Bridge- water, Conn.; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn.; Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J.; Wm. Tricker, Arlington, N. J.; R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass.; B. Hammond Tracy, "Wenham, Mass. John T. Allan, Victor May and Joseph Greatorex of Newport; William Anderson, Lancaster, Mass.; Joseph Clark, South Lancaster, Mass., and William N. Craig, Brookline, Mass., were the judges, and the following were among the most prominent in the long list of prize winners : Vincent Astor (James Boyd, Gr. ), Mrs. French Vanderbilt (Daniel Hays, Gr.), Newport Nursery, Lager & Hur- rell, Summit, N. J.; Mrs. Geo. D. Wide- ner (Wm. Allen, Gr.), Mrs. Wm. G. Weld (Jas. Watts, Gr.), Mrs. H. Morti- mer Brooks (Jas. Bond, Gr.), Mrs. Hugh T>. Auchincloss (John Mahan, Gr.), Galen Stone, Mrs. Stuart Dun- can (Jas. MacGillivray, Gr.), Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer (Jas. Campbell, Gr.), Mrs. James Haggin (Daniel Foley, Gr.), Governor R. L. Beeckman, Mrs. T. O. Richardson, Mrs. Henry A. D. Taylor, Mrs. Frederick Grinnell (John P. Rooney, Gr.), Mrs. Watts Sher- man ( Andrew Ramsey Gr ) . 254 The American Florist. Aug. 21, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. "When sending us change of address always Bend the old address at the game time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the Amebican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 68 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The San Francisco convention 233 — Convention proceedings 233 — President Welch's address 233 — President-elect MacRorie (portrait) 234 — Vice-President-elect Kerr (portrait) 235 — Secretary Young's report 236 — Tariff and legislative committee report 238 — Treasurer Easting's report 238 — Washington representative's report 238 — Smith Memorial committee report 240 — Entomologist's report 240 — President's reception 241 — National flower show committee report. .. .241 — Nomination of officers 242 — National publicity committee report 242 — Election of officers 243 — Florists' Hail Association 243 — Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association ... 243 — The trade exhibits 244 — Chicago to San Francisco. . ." 244 — Financial report 245 — Trade visitors 246 •Plant notes 247 — Tulips — Narcissi 247 — Geraniums 247 — Winter-blooming geraniums 247 The carnation 248 Sweet pea show in London 249 American Ass'n of Park Superintendents. .. .249 Railway Gardening Association 249 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. .. .249 Gladiolus Society of Ohio 250 Obituary 251 — Mrs. Katherine Wiegand 251 — Joseph Frese 251 —William Waring, Sr 251 — A. N. Crouch 251 Florists' Hail Association of America 252 Newport, R. I ' 253 Belgian shipments 254 Rochester exposition flower show 254 Detroit 256 Kansas City 256 Ft. Wayne. Ind 257 Chicago 260 Los Angeles 262 Minneapolis, Minn 263 St. Louis 263 Washington 264 Tri-Citv Florists' Club 264 Philadelphia 266 Cleveland 267 New York 268 Buffalo 268 Cincinnati 269 The seed trade 276 —The late John M. Clark 276 — Dutch crop reports 276 — Imports 276 The nursery trade 282 —Texas State Horticultural Society 282 — California Nurservmen's convention 282 —The late Col. G. B. Brackett 2R2 Market gardeners 284 —Tomato Insects 284 — Vegetables contracted for by canners 284 — Snraving diseased plants 284 Nashville. Tenn 292 Wallace R. PIERSON, of Cromwell, Conn., operated upon at San Francisco, August 18, for appendicitis is progres- sing- favorably. The meetings of the San Francisco convention, contrary to expectations, were well attended throughout and a large volume of good work completed in record time. Belgian Shipments. It is reported that there is a possi- bility of arranging shipments from Belgium, conditional that payments are deposited in an English bank. It is hardly probable that shippers will agree to this as the money will not be paid to them until a more favorable period. Rochester Exposition Flower Show. The attractive proposition made by the management of the Rochester, N. Y., exposition flower show has invited the attention of the best known grow- ers in the country, as had been ex- pected. With no charge for space, the promise of adequate service and a daily average attendance of over 20,000, it would have been surprising if the big growers had not responded to the invi- tation to send exhibits to the Roches- ter show. August 30 to September 11 are the dates. The management of the Rochester exposition declares that the flower show is to be an annual event. The exposition itself is on a permanent basis. It is held at the city's own ex- position park' and is now in its eighth year. The park has 10 large fireproof building's, and one of the best has been assigned to the flower show. A com- mittee of the Rochester Florists' Asso- ciation is co-operating with the man- agement and hopes to make the Roch- ester show a meeting place for florist and grower, seedsman and importer. They believe that there is need for such an exhibition, as it will give the florists a chance to see, without traveling the country over, what the growers have to offer in new and standard varieties of plants and flowers. That the plan has every promise of success is evi- denced by the permanency of the expo- sition itself, which is practically under municipal auspices. A personal invitation has been sent to every florist in New York state, as well as in some adjoining states, in- forming them of the names of the ex- hibitors and suggesting that they com- bine business with pleasure by arrang- ing to spend an early fall .vacation in the "Flower City," and, at the same time, see what the growers have to offer. Following is a list of the exhibitors : J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass.; C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O.; John Lewis Childs, Flowerfleld, N. Y.; Wilbur A. Christy, Warren, O.; N. Harold Cottam & Son, Woppingers Falls, N. Y.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; R. & J. Farq/uhar & Co., Boston, Mass.; A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind.; Burt Olney Greenhouses, Albion, N. Y.; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; F. R. Pierson, Tarry- town, N. Y.; Geo. L. Stillman, Wester- ly, R. I., and the following Rochester houses : Edward Brockman, Geo. T. Boucher, George B. Hart, J. B. Keller Sons, W. T. Logan, Henry P. Neun, Salter Bros., F. Schlegel & Sons, Jacob Thomann & Sons, James Vick's Sons, H. E. Wilson. Figuring; Costs. These rules for figuring costs and profits are recommended by the Na- tional Association of Credit Men : 1. Charge interest on the net amount of your total investment at the beginning of your business year, exclusive of real estate. 2. Charge rental on all real estate or buildings owned by you and used in your business at a rate equal to that which you would receive if rent- ing or leasing to others. 3. Charge in addition to what you pay for hired help an amount equal to what your services would be worth to others; also treat in like manner the services of any member of your fami- ly employed in the business not on the regular pay roll. 4. Charge depreciation on all goods carried over on which you may have to make a less price because of change in style, damage, or any other cause. 5. Charge depreciation, on build- ings, tools, fixtures, or anything else suffering from age or wear and tear. 6. Charge amounts donated or sub- scriptions paid. 7. Charge all fixed expenses, such as taxes, insurance, water, lights, fuel, etc. 8. Charge all incidental expenses, such as dray age, postage, office sup- plies, livery or expense of horses and wagons, telegrams and telephones, ad- vertising, canvassing, etc. 9. Charge losses of every character, including stolen goods, or sent out and not charged, allowance made custom- ers, bad debts, etc. 10. Charge collection expense. 11. Charge any other expenses not enumerated above. 12. When you have ascertained what the sum of all the foregoing items amounts to, prove it by your books, and you will have your total expenses for the year; then divide this figure by the total of your sales, and it will show you the per cent which it has cost you to do business. 13. Take this per cent and deduct it from the price of any article you have sold, then subtract from the re- mainder what it cost you (invoice price and freight), and the result will show you net profit or loss on the article. 14. Go over the selling prices of the various articles you handle and see where you stand as to profits, then get busy in putting your selling fig- ures on a profitable basis and talk it over with your competitor as well. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the horticultural and florieultural departments so far as obtainable' August 25-September 3, D es Moines Iowa State Fair. Elmer Reeves, Waverly la su- perintendent of horticulture; Wesley Greene Des Moines, superintendent of floriculture August 30-September 3, Columbus.— Ohio State Fair. I. B. West, Perry, O., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 6-11, Indianapolis.— Indiana State Fair. John C. Haines, Lake, Ind., superinten- dent of horticulture and floriculture. September 6-11, Wilmington Delaware State Fair. R. G. Buckingham, R. F. D., Newark Del., superintendent of horticulture and flori- culture. September 6-11, St. Paul Minnesota State Fair. J. V. Bailey, R. F. D., Bradley Station, ht. Paul, Minn., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 6-15, Detroit. — Michigan State Fair. H. S. Newton, Hart, Mich., superintendent of horticulture; H. H. Dow, superintendent of floriculture. September 12-19, Topeka Kansas State Fair. 0. A. Whitney, Capitol building, Topeka, su- perintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 13-18, Louisville. — Kentucky State Fair. J. H., Carmody, Experiment Station, Lex- ington, Ky., superintendent of horticulture; Wm. Mann, Louisville, superintendent of flori- culture. September 13-18, Syracuse.— New York State Fair. D. Lumsden, Ithaca, N. Y., superinten- dent of horticulture and floriculture. September 14-17, Berlin. — Connecticut State Fair. L. W. Gwatkin, Berlin, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 14-18, White River Junction. — Ver- mont State Fair. D. H. Stafford, Brattleboro. Vt., superintendent of horticulture and floricul- ture. September 14-17, Kingston, K. I. — Washing- ton County Fair. A. C. Money, Exeter, R. I., superintendent of horticulture; James C. Sykes. Peace Dale, R. I., superintendent of floricul- ture. September 20-25, Hutchinson — Kansas State Fair. O. F. Whitney, Capitol building, To- peka, Kans., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 20-25, Nashville. — Tennessee State Fair. R. F. DeBerry, Humboldt, Tenn., super- intendent of horticulture. September 27-October 1, Trenton, N, J. — Trenton Inter-State Fair. Prof. A. J. Farley, New Brunswick, N. J., superintendent of horti- culture and floriculture. I9 r 5' The American Florist. 255 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Ira to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. Missouri preferred. Address Key 529, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By all-'round florist, de signer; German, single. 25; 10 years' experience; good references; state wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton PI., Chicago. Situation Wanted -By first-class florist and gardener; over 20 years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Florist. Situation Wanted—German, 28: sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower: steady pos T tion wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 346, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- Bv young man, first class designer, decorator and store man of ability. 12 years' expeiience. A-l reference. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— Experiena d sahs'ady and designer desires a Position in a Ciicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that needs a man experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and d* corator. References. State ful' particulars. Address Key 508, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton. Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help; over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist, 61 W. Ontario st.. Chicago. Help Wanted — Experienced young saleslady for Chicago loop store. Good wages to right party. Address Key 548. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key 533, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, • ■ Rugby, N. D. Help Wanted— A thoroughly competent and experienced single man to take charge of the greenhouses and landscape work connected with a large hospital for the insane. Can pay the right man $600 per annum, together wiih board, room and washing. In making application, go into detail as to qualifications and send copies of letters of recommendation. Address Superintendent. Topeka (Kansas), State Hospital. Help Wanted— Competent man to manage or lease commercial establishment in Chicago sub- urb, with ground area of 210x185 feet and 13,000 feet of glass. The only place in town. For fur- ther pai ticulars address Key 523, care American Florist. H;lp Wanted -GDod all-around foreman to take charge oi store and 13,000 feet of glass in Iowa town. Five-room cottage and free luel. Salary, $15.00 to $18 0U per week to start Also a good all- around single man to take charge of store and t (LO feet of glass in another Iowa town at 115.00 per week. Owner now in Chicago, ready to make araangements with responsible parties. Forfurther information call up Harrison 7465 immediately or address special delivery letter to Key 546, care American Florist. For Sale— Good retail florist store; reasonable; north side, Chicago. Address K.ey 545, care American Fionst, Chicago. For Sale— Display refrigerator, McCray'a; used two years; without scar or blemish; new, retails for $175 00; f. o. b Dayton, $125.00. cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4, Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513, care American Florist. For Sale - Small, completely equipped and well stocked nursery in Middle West, short distance from Twin Cities. $10X00 cash will handle. Ad- dress for further particulars Key 540, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine tracking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond. Va. Notice -I want to buy a good retail store in Chicago or suburbs. For further particulars address Key 543. care American Florist, Wanted— Store fixtures, ribbon and basket cases, ice box, etc., for small store. Oak finish preferred. Must be good and cheap. Send complete description and cash price. John Bancroft & Son (Inc.), Cedar Falls, Iowa. Wanted to Buy— Retail greenhouses, dwelling, land. Full particulars price, terms. Box 248, New Rochelle, N. Y. Notice, Mr. Florist— A r ter ten years' experi- menting I can now protect you against loss, save the 400 to 500% the wholesaler makes off of you on special days, reduce your ice bills one-half, with one of my compartments. Guaranteed to keep cut flowers fresh 20 to ICO days, will fit in any display cabinet, any size from 10 dozen up. Price $5.00 per dozen ; 100 dozen capacity or over. $3 00 per dozen. Half price on ail ordeis before September 15th. Half down, balance after 30 days trial. Give inside dimensons with order. Each compartment of 10 dozen capacity occupies only 6 cubic feet. Reference, O. E. Amundson (Florist) 409 Hennepin Ave.. Minneapolis. Ad- dress E. F. Worrall, 5815 Nicollet Ave , Minneapolis Minn Wanted to Rent, Lease or Buy— From 5,000 to 15.000 teet of ylass. near Chicago, preferably west of city. Must be available for immediate occupa- tion. Communicatioas considered confidential. Please state facts only. Address Key 542, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A competent, reliable man to take charge of a country suburban place of about 13U acres; must have thorough knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and shrubbery; good recommendation re- quired. M. C HEATH, COLUMBIA, S. C. Foreman Wanted Good all around man to take charge of 100,000 feet of glass devoted to roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and pot plants. Sinner Bros., "l&afff 6 " Designer-Decorator-Salesman Experienced, first-class and up-to date, having been connected with best establishments in the country, is open for engagement. Desiie to con- nect with hirf h class shop, where there is an open for a live wire of high caliber efficiency who can produce results. Address Key XX, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%x5Jf inchei. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc-, in black and leaf adopted bv the S. -.. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. h. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s Dearborn St., Chicago 256 The American Florist. Aug. 21, * * * * * * One-Quarter Million $ People Visited * Exposition Last Year * ROCHESTER EXPOSITION and FLOWER SHOW Greatest Permanent * * * * * * * * * * Municipal Exposition * in the Country. |; * * Aug. 30 to Sept. 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4. * I Committee: Geo. B. Hart, Chairman, F. J. Keller, A. H. Salter, H. E. Bates. C. H. Vick. ± I To the Florists. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Come to the Rochester Flower Show; see the new and standard varieties in plants and flowers. You cannot plan a better vacation than to visit the Exposition and see the Flower City. If the florists in New York and other nearby states will give us their support by attending, another year will see almost every prominent Grower as Exhibitor. An annual Mid- Summer Exhibit is needed, where Florists can see the different lines and meet the Growers without traveling the country over. List of Exhibitors. J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass. C. Betscher, Canal Dover, O. John lewis Childs, Flowerfield, L. I. Wilbur A. Christy, Warren, O. N. H Cottam fi Son, Wappingers Falls, N. Y. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. R. fi J. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass. A. E. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. Burt Olney Greenhouses, Albion, N. Y. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I. and the following Rochester houses: Edward Brockman George B. Hart W. T. Logan Henry P. Neun Salter Bros. F. Scluegel fi Sons Jacob Thomann & Sons James Vick's Sons H. E. Wilson Geo. T. Boucher J. B. Keller Sons To the Growers. The Exposition and Flower Show opens August 30. There is plenty of time to secure space. Write the Committee the amount required. Prospective Exhibitors will receive every attention, in- cluding a good location. A Declaration. We hereby declare that our next year's Flower Show will be larger and better, although you will see, by looking over the list of exhibitors, that we are going some this year. Detroit. TRADE AT LOWEST EBB OF SEASON. Trade during the past week reached the very lowest ebb of the dull summer season, the monotony not being re- lieved by the usual call for funeral work to any considerable extent. Ag- gravating the situation is the constantly increasing influx of the season's field flowers, with more than enough roses for the meager demand. Gladioli and asters lead in the items creating the immense surplus, and the quality of the same is up to the usual standard. Lilies were never before so plentiful on this market in the summer season, and only a fraction of the excessive supply is used and the prices realized are correspondingly low. CLUB MEETING. A special meeting of the Detroit Flo- rists' Club was held on the premises of A. J. Stahelin, Redford, Mich., Au- gust 11. This meeting was called by President Danzer for the purpose of annuling the annual election held Au- gust 2, when barely a quorum was present, and for the purpose of hold- ing an election with a more representa- tive attendance. Twenty-two members answered the call by their presence, and after cancelling the former elec- tion, proceeded to ballot for officers for the ensuing year, resulting as follows : Frank Danzer, president; E. A. Fet- ters, vice-president: Henry Forster, sec- retary; Robt. Rahaley, treasurer. Mr. Danzer enters upon his third term as president of the club, while Mr. Rahaley continues the office held by him for many years. "Vice-president- elect B. A. Fetters is the well known and very popular retailer, with his main store on Woodward avenue at Clifford, and a branch store and con- servatory building on Woodward ave- nue near Pallistin. The new secre- tary is the leader of the working force at the Fetters store and is one of the most recently elected members of the club. After the election, the remaining time of the session was given up to the discussion of plans for bringing the club back to its former glory and ac- tivities, and to that end it is proposed to have a bowling team and a dinner to precede the club meeting and bowl- ing practice as formerly. Immediate- ly after adjournment Mr. and Mrs. Stahelin served refreshments to the members, after which an inspection of the stock consumed the time before the return trip to the city was made. Of particular interest was the large house of roses planted about the middle of June. This house, 72% by 400 feet was first used last year for sweet peas and the present venture is Mr. Staher lin's first experience with roses here. The house contains 18,000 roses of the following varieties : Killarneys, Rich- mond, Aaron Ward, Cecile Brunner, Hoosier Beauty, Bon Silene and Ophe- lia. Grafted stock is used and air are planted in solid beds with tile drain- age, the soil being peculiarly suitable for roses and splendid results are con- fidently looked for as the plants at present are in good condition and all conditions favorable to them. The eight movable houses here will soon be moved over about 60,000 carnation plants, which are growing dutdoors and looking fine. J. F. S. Oswego, N. Y. — Joseph A. Thomas, who has been conducting the green- houses established by his father, -since the latter's death, has resigned from the firm of A. J. Thomas' Sons. Fol- lowing re-organization the firm will be known as the Thomas Floral Co., with Albert A. Thomas, youngest son of A. J. Thomas as manager. Kansas City. DEMAND WEAKENS A TEIFtE. Market conditions during the past week were not up to the usual stand- ard, and while there was an ample supply of stock to be had, rains had caused some damage to gladioli and asters. Prices have dropped consider- ably as compared to what the quota- tions have been for several ■weeks past. Gladioli and asters are still the leaders in the popular demand, and both are now arriving with long stiff stems and large perfect flowers. They find a ready sale and it is a real pleasure to handle and sell them. The supply of roses is light. NOTES. Henry Kusik & Co. report that city business has shown a slight decrease during the past week, but shipping trade is better than usual, and busi- ness on the whole is satisfactory. They are handling very fine stock in gladioli, asters and lilies. Business in their supply department is holding up very well. W. J. Barnes is busy making exten- sive improvements in his greenhouses which when completed will make his range one of the most up to date in the city. He is cuting good stock in asters and gladioli. Adolph D. Mohr has some excellent Lorraine and Cincinnati begonias; also poinsettias of equally high quality. He reports stock in general at the green- houses as being in perfect condition. W. L. Rock Flower Co. have every- thing at the greenhouses in A No. 1 condition. The carnations and chrys- anthemums are about the best they have ever grown. A visit to Ed. Humfeld's range shows everything to be in the very best of shape. Some extra good asters were a i9'5> The American Florist. 257 «j«.p.$..|.y j*^^»j.^.^^»j«^»^»!..2.^*|*»|.»£..^ yaughan's Pansy Seed For Florists All Good Germination New Stocks Weekly GIANT MIXED Embraces besides all the separ- ate shades and colors, five spe- cial strains not listed elsewhere and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. Trade pkt.. 25c; V s oz., 60c; oz.. $4 00; H lb , $14.00. TWTKR- This is one of the spe- 1.11 J. J^J.%" cialties which has estab- lished the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and one which we maintain most carefully. To this andourGiaut mixture of Pansies we add each year a number of new varieties selected from the collec- tions of the foremost pansy specialists in Europe. Trade pkt., 50c; y 6 oz.,$1.50; H oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAITPHAWSl This mixture is put up NATIONAL * * * * * * * * * t * * * * * * * * * * * Vaughan's Named Giants. Trade pkt. V% oz. oz. Adonis, light blue with a white center $0.10 $0.20 $1.20 CUT FLOWER MIXTURE Twenty Years Constant Use and Approval Beaconfield, lavender and purple. 10 Bridesmaid, rosy white, dark blotches. 15 Cardinal, brightest red. • 15 Emperor Francis Joseph, pure white with violet blue blotch on each petal 25 Emperor William, dark navy blue 10 10 10 10 .15 .15 .25 2.00 .30 2.00 .25 1.75 Mad. Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose Marechal Niel, delicate cream color Mauve Queen, mauve Masterpiece— New Giant Curled or Spencer, superb red and brown shades Orchid-Flowered, the ground color is light, the petals marked with golden yellow blotjhes veined toward edges Orchid Mammoth, light greenish yellow ground, purple blotches Parisian Striped, stripes are broad and distinct.. . President Carnot, live blotched white 15 President McKinley, five blotched yellow Victoria, claret red Volcano, red, large dark blotch 15 40 Other Standard and Rare Named Sorts. Sh,r Ask for Mid-Summer List of Flower Seeds and Bulbs especially for cut flower growers and contains mostly light colored sorl s. We have sold this mix- ture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Tr. pkt. 50c; % oz., 85c; H oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. OTHER SPECIAL MIXTURES Trimardeau, Standard Mixture, all colors, Trade pkt. % oz. oz. Lb., $12.00 $0.10 $0.20 $1.00 •°0 Paris Market, improved Trimardeau, all colors .20 1.20 lb.,$16.00 .20 1.25 Cassier, French, 3 and 5 spotted, Al Strain .25 1.60 Bugnot, thickest petaled and most velvety of all French Giants introduced by us in America, seed costing us $30.00 per oz Orchid, Superba, of best selection, blotched and veined type Orchid Regular Mixed .20 .30 .30 1.20 2.00 2.00 10 15 15 20 25 1.25 1.50 30 2 00 25 15 50 25 Solid Colored Giants. 3.00 1.75 .25 .50 3.00 .10 .20 1.50 .15 .30 2.00 .15 .30 2.00 .15 .25 2.00 .15 .35 2 50 Trade pkt. Black, giant lusterless $o 10 . Indigo King, deepest purple io Pink, hydrangea shade 15 Blue, violet io White, giant, violet eye lb., $14.00 10 White, Aurora, pure io Yellow, giant, dark eye Lb., $14 00 10 Yellow, Golden Queen, pure , 10 Purple, giant, deep io V% oz. oz. 10.25 $1.50 25 1.50 30 25 20 20 20 25 25 2.50 1.40 1.25 1.20 1.25 1.50 1.50 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK, 43 Barclay St. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * »»j.4.^.>»4-4'»4'4'»4'»»4'»»^^4'4'»»»^»^4-4'^4'4'^»»^4'»»4'4'»^4'4'4'4'4'»»»»»»4'4'4'4'4'4-^^4'^»4'4'4'^4'^^'^^^''l''i'»-i-4' noteworthy feature at his establish- ment. At the Rosery, Ed. Ellsworth reports everything, especially poinsettias, in splendid condition. About 10,000 es- pecially fine plants were noted here. Mrs. T. A. Mosely not only reports business better than is usually the case at this season of the year, but predicts fall business beyond expectations. S. Bryson Ayres is cutting excep- tionally fine asters in all colors. His gladioli are still plentiful and he is kept busy filling orders. Wm. Foith has his greenhouse stock in good shape. Everything at this range looks clean and healthy, espe- cially the carnations. M. Hepting has his stock in excellent shape, carnation plants especially, showing fine condition. E. J. B. Ft. Wayne, Ind. TRADE CONDITIONS UNSATISFACTORY. Weather conditions during the past two weeks have been extremely un- favorable for business. Rain has fallen in torrents nearly every day, and busi- ness has been almost at a standstill. There have been no funerals of note lately and few weddings. Pre-nuptial parties, feteing the September brides have occasioned a demand for table decorations and house decorations. There is a limited supply of stock at present. Gladioli in the various colors are making the best showing. Asters come next, and are of really good qual- ity, with long stems and good-sized blooms. At the growers' quarters ev- erything is spic and span and in read- iness for the fall trade. Most of the greenhouse ranges in the vicinity have been overhauled and all the young stock is planted and has obtained a fair growth. NOTES. A motor party to Toledo and Detroit, Michigan, last week was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Shive, Miss C. B. Flick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blossom and Miss Marguerite Flick. The trade was visited in both places, and stops were also made at Defiance, O., and Napoleon, O. The New Haven Floral Company's houses at New Haven, Ind., are mak- ing a splendid showing in the young stock. The carnation plants are being put in at present. This company makes a speciality of fine carnation blooms. J. F. Knecht and family motored to Detroit, recently, and called on the wholesale houses particularly. Visitor : Representative of the Mc- Cray Refrigerator Co., Kendallville, Ind. H. K. 258 The American Florist. Aug. 21, POEHLMAK 72-74 E. Randol ph St., RUSSELL--GLADIOLI--ASTERS--BEAUTII! Yellow IVIums—Gardenias—White Dendrobiums CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $3.00 36 in 2.60 30 in 2.00 24 in., young stock 1.60 Mrs. Chas. Russell 40-48 in., per 100 $15.00 30-36 in., " 12.00 20-24 in., " $8.00 to 10.00 Shorter, " $3.00, $1.00, $6.C0 Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long....$8.00 to $10.00 J-Med. ... 4.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 6.00 Short $2.00 to 3.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 FLOWERS FOR TRIMMING Assorted lots $1.00 and up MISCELLANEOUS Golden Glow Mums per doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Per 100 Asters, short and medium 2.00 to $3.00 Fancy indoor grown, extra long.. $6.00 Daisies. Shasta 1.00 Gladioli 3.00 to 4.00 Gaillardias 75 to 1.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 50 Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2 00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, per 1000 $1.25 .20 CATTLEYAS Per Doz } GARDENIAS Per doz DENDROBIUMS Per Doz EASTER LILIES Per 100 Per Doz '. LILY OFTHEVALIE Fancy, per 100. 2nd CARNATIONS Medium, per 100 FERNS, NEW CROP Per 1000 Per 100 Francis Scott Key 6.C0 to 12.00 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stcfcl Florists' Supplies ANDERSEN'S DAYLITE CLEANE The cost of cleaning greenhouse glass is about one-fifth of a cent per square foot. One gallon will clean from 400 to 600 square feet. '^%~~ 1 ' ~~1 ;7W - V 1 "-wffltwKmM IoeanJed 1 lillif^^ HP " r Per 25 to 50 gals. 5 to 25 gals. Less than 5 gals. - ■ F. O B CHICAGO Accept No Xirxita^tioiajsft ■ '9*5- The American Florist, 259 \ BROS. CO. I Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS Special Clean-Up Price on the Following Varieties— $ 1 8.00 per lOOO The Two Best Varieties 2H-inch per I WHITE 100 1000 apworth, late $3 00 $18 CO rFrost.late 3 00 18 00 ;badwick.!ate 3 00 18 00 yEaton.late 3 00 18 00 .midseason 3 00 18 00 alomon, midseason 3 00 18 00 a Poehlmann. midseason 3 00 18 00 BRONZE Uhn, late 3 00 18 00 RED pton, late 3 00 18 00 2H-inch per PINK 100 1000 McNiece, early $3 00 $18 00 Enguehard, late 3 00 18 00 MaudDean, Jate 3 00 18 00 R. E. Loeben.late 3 00 18 00 Patty.late 3 60 18 00 Wells' Late Pink 3 00 18 00 Chieftain, midseason 3 00 18 00 YELLOW Golden Glow, early $3 00 $18 00 Yellow Salomon, midseason 3 00 18 00 Yellow Eaton, late 3 00 18 00 Chrysolora, midseason , 3 00 18 CO Ever Offered. Per 100 Per 1000 Miss Marvella French, late white--.. $8 00 $70 00 Miss Pauline Anderson, late yellow.. 4 00 35 00 Both these varieties scored 94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at Chicago, and both scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minneapolis. [PONS, Extra Fine 2^-inch Stock in the Best Standard Varieties Only, $3 per 100; $25 per 1O0O. Per 100 Per 1000 ar«e early yellow $3 CO $?S (>0 early bronze 3 00 25 00 by, late yellow 3 00 25 00 ke, late yellow 3 00 25 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Mike Gabel, early yellow $3 00 $25 00 baby, small late yellow 3 00 25 00 La Gravere, late red 3 00 25 CO Quinola, late yellow 3 00 25 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Lillian Dotty, large late pink $3 00 $25 00 Parkinson, late single yellow 3 CO 25 00 Mensa, large late single white 3 00 25 00 Grand Clean-Up Price on Rose Plants GRAFTED, 3 Yi -inch Stock. Per 1000 dley, fine $140.00 tlgaria, fine 140 00 rile Brunner, fine 140 00 OWN ROOT, 3H-inch Stock. Per 1000 ,475 large; 1700 small $90 00 ,190 large: 1700 small 90 00 Brunner, 100 good 90.00 OWN ROOT, 3H-inch Stock. Per 1000 Bulgaria, 137 good 90.00 Prince d'Arenbe.g, 190 good 90.00 GRAFTED, 2 /2-inch Stock. Per 1000 Killsrney Brilliant, 575 good $80.00 Hocsier Beauty, 1U0 good $10.00 Hadley. 19C0 large '80.00 Bulgaria, 600 large S0.00 Russell, 6665 small 90.00 OWN ROOT, 2^-inch Stock. Per 1000 White Killarney, 275 medium $40.00 Milady, 300 large; 1800small 40.00 Bulgaria, 700 good 40 00 GRAFTED, 4H-inch Stock. Per 1000 Bulgaria, 2000 extra fine $120.00 Field-Grown Carnation Plants—Al Quality Per 100 Per 1000 Vbite Perfection $6 00 $55 00 enchantress 6 00 55 00 Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 Philadelphia $6 00 $55 00 3,000 Beacon 6 00 55 00 10,030 Champion. Per 100 ,..$6 00 Per 1000 $55 00 'ALMS Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 in. high $4.50 per dozen. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 32 to 34 in. high 36 in. high 38 in. high 48 in. high 58 to 64 in. high WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS pots, pots, pots, pots, tubs, tubs, tubs. 6 to 7 leaves 6 to 7 leaves 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, Specimens. $15.00 to $50.00. Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants ots 3 plants in a pot 24in.-bigh ots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high ;pecimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 18 to 20 in. high $4.50 per dozen, pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 28 to 30 in. high Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.50 $1.50 3.50 $0.40 1.00 Each 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves. 34 to 36 in. high 1.50 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 2.00 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 2.25 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 46 to 48 in. high 3.50 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 5.00 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 6.00 10 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves. 5 to 5H ft. higb, heavy 8.00 10 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 26 in. high $1,25 28 to 30 in. high 2.00 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to 40 in, high 3.C0 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 50 in. high 5.00 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 5 ft. high 8.00 5 to 5H ft. high 10. 00 6 ft. high 12.00 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 7 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs, 8-inch tubs, 8-inch tubs. 10-inch tubs, 12-inch tubs, 12-inch tubs 3 plants in a pot, 3 plants in a pot, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, A plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub, 4 plants in a tub. Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs. 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each Phoenix Roebelenii Each 4 inch pots, nicely characterized $0.50 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green. 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots. 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangeana 5 inch pots 75 6 inch pots $1 .00 to 1.25 FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani Each 100 Each 3ot...$0.25 $23.00 8inchpots, $1.00 jot... .50 45.00 10 inch pot.. $2.00 to $2.50 pot... .75 12 inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 1C0 sot $0.25 $23.00 Jot 35 30.C0 oot 50 45.00 lot, strong 75 70.00 pot M.OOto 1.50 BEGONIA CHATELAINE. >ot $15,00 per 100 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant 4-inch pot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELS A 40c 50c 60c 75c $1 00 $1.50 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA $1.00 $1.50 $200 $2.50 $3.50 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 1C0 Each 4 inch pot... $0 35 $30.00 6 inch pot, strong... St. 00 5inchpot... .50 45.00 7-inch pot 1.50 6-inchpot... .75 8-inch pot 2.00 CYCL AMEN. Best German Strain. 3-inch pot $ 8.00 per 100 4-inch pot 15.00 per 100 4-inch pot. select 2C.00perlC0 Seedlings from Flats 3.50 per 100 SMILAX 2H-inch pot $2.50 pfrlOO; $23.00 per 1000 3-mchpot 4.50 per 100; 43.00 per U00 CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. 5 and 6 in. pots 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2«-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 260 The American Florist. Aug. 21. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. Fancy Lilies, in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $5.00 per 100. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Perdoz. Specials, extra long stems $2.50 30 in. stems 2.00 18-24 in. stems. New Beauties Jl.OOto 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100, $3.00 to $6.00 RUSSell Per 100 Specials $12.00 Extra long $8.00 to 10.00 Good medium ■ 6.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Extra long $6.00 Medium 4.00 to 5.00 Short -. 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 100 Long $6.00 Medium $4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 25c Choice EASTER LILIES 75c perdoz. 5.00 LILY OF THE VALLEY 4.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 2.00 to 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 ADIANTUM 1.00 GALAX, bronze and green .per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. No mail except special delivery letters is delivered during August by the Chicago P. O. between Saturday noon and Monday morning. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. ROSES CLEAN UP WELL. There is no great change in the mar- ket conditions since last week, and stock of all kinds is plentiful, with the exception of roses, orchids and lily of the valley. American Beauty roses are in good demand and stock under 24 inches in length is scarce and is bring- ing almost as good prices as the longer stemmed flowers. Some choice Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are being offered, and while the receipts of this variety are quite heavy they are cleaning up well at good summer prices, and the same holds good for all the other roses. Orchids are none too plentiful, nor is lily of the valley. Gardenias are in larger supply and the receipts of dahlias have increased considerably. Gladioli are in mammoth supply and choice stock is being offered in large quanti- ties at ridiculously low prices, which has a tendency to hold the prices on other stock down. Asters are in good supply and some especially fine indoor- grown stock is obtainable and is bring- ing good prices. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful this week than they were last, but Golden Glow, of course, is the only variety being offered. Out- door stock of all kinds is seen in large quantities and is selling in large lots at bargain prices, especially daisies, gaillardias and gypsophila. Greens of all kinds are in large supply and some very choice ferns are being offered. Carnations are plentiful, but have sold at better prices the past week than they have for some time, but at that they are not bringing the prices that they should. NOTES. C. L. Washburn, with Bassett & Washburn, and wife have returned from a most enjoyable visit in Cali- fornia and speak in glowing terms of both the Panama-Pacific and San Di- Allie J. Zech. New Manager at Zech & Mann's Store. ego expositions. He had occasion to visit the site of the Panama-Pacific ex- position on one of his previous visits and was surprised to see such a won- derful change in so short a time, when in less than three years 645 acres of salt marsh were transformed into a place of beauty by the engineer and the two landscape artists, John McLaren and his son Donald McLaren. The same holds good for the San Diego ex- position and he says that neither one of the shows would be complete with- out the horticultural exhibits. Mr. CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-CARNATIONS-GLADIOLI-ETC, ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, "MP 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. Washburn had the pleasure of meeting G. A. Davidson, president of the San Diego exposition, who told him that he is just beginning to appreciate what the horticultural exhibits mean to the fair and agrees with the genial whole- saler that it is one of the greatest ad- vertisements that the trade could ever have. Mr. Washburn would have liked to remain for the S. A. F. convention, but returned home to meet his business partner, O. P. Bassett, and wife, who have just reached here from Pasadena, Calif., in their Packard automobile. Mr. Bassett's many friends in the trade are pleased to hear that he is in good health and that they arrived safely. Allie J. Zech, who was appointed manager at Zech & Mann's store, after the death of his father, the late John Zech, is no stranger to the trade, al- though many are not aware of the fact that he is in charge. He started to work in the wholesale cut flower market May 11, 1898, at J. A. Bud- long's store, and was with Vaughan & Sperry for a long time. In 1905 he started to work for Zech & Mann when they opened and had charge of the shipping trade. Mr. Zech is thirty-two years of age and is thoroughly experi- enced in the wholesale commission business and will give the firm's cus- tomers the same honest treatment in the future that they have received in the past. Harry Manheim has returned from his vacation and is again attending to his duties at Hoerber Bros.' store. 19*5- The American Florist. 261 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO HEAVY SUPPLY KILLARNEY BRILLIANT ROSES Also choice American Beauty, Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst,! Killarney, White Killarney, Maryland and Milady. Good crop of Red, White and Pink Carnations. Bny Direct From The Grower. g> m m mMmm ^ _^ 4 rfc _S **.**. ■ S~*d. Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-lnch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 16 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond. Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 5 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia MRS. CHAS. Specials.. Select Medium . Short .... RUSSELL ROSES, our selection Asters Carnations Harrisii Gladioli Per doz. $1 60 1 00 76 50 Per 100 $3.00 .$ 1 00 to $ 3 00 . 1.00 to 3.00 . 10 00 to 4 00 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 12 50 6 00 4 00 1 00 25 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting a good supply of Golden Glow chrysan- themums which are in good demand at the store and clean up nicely each day. This firm is continuing to have a brisk demand for chrysanthemums, pompons, rose and carnation plants and every mail brings in new orders. The palm department is also having a busy sea- son, but has plenty of stock on hand to fill all the orders that may arrive. Miss Burkhart has returned from her vacation and is again assisting T. B. "Waters in the supply department, which is busy mailing its new cata- log. Peter Reinberg has booked an ex- ceedingly large number of orders for field grown carnation plants, according to Felix Reichling, since their page ad- vertisement appeared in the Convention Number of The American Florist last week, and nearly every mail is bringing in new ones. This house is cutting a large number of asters from its own field and' the receipts of asparagus plu- mosus nanus from the greenhouses are quite heavy. James J. Shields has returned after a two months' vacation on the Pa- cific coast. He says California has never been more beautiful than at the time of his visit and speaks in glowing terms of both the Panama-Pacific and the San Diego expositions. He regrets not being able to remain for the S. A. F. convention, but will make another trip about September 5, and will re- main on the coast until December 1. Wietor Brothers are all through planting their carnations and every- thing is in splendid shape at the green- houses and the proprietors are ready for another busy season. N. J. "Wietor says that orders are numerous for field grown carnation plants this week and while they have a large supply still on hand, he is confident that every one of them will be sold as usual before the season closes. WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 13..I Randolph Street CHICAGO WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Eas( Randolph Street . CHICAGO K E> R IV S BEST AND CHEAPEST ANY QUANTITY LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS IN CHICAGO J. A. Budlong is receiving large shipments of choice roses now, among which quite a number of Double White Killarney is particularly noticeable. William Homberg and Fred Price, two of Budlong's baseball fans, are already picking the White Sox as the winners in the city series, that is, providing the Cubs do not cop the pennant in the National league. Oh, you White Sox! A. L. Vaughan & Co. have had a good week and are offering a fine line of stock of all kinds, particularly American Beauty roses. The receipts of gladioli at this house are extraordinari- ly large and are moving as nicely as can be expected, considering the un- usually large supply of this stock that is reaching the market now. F. Simons of the Percy Jones store force was on the sick list for several days this week, but is able to be about again. LukeSchrer is back from his vacation and is again on duty at the store. Manager Van Gelder has more employes on Percy Jones' payroll right now than ever before and every one of them manages to keep busy. James Friedl, the enterprising florist at 3538 West Twenty-sixth street, and wife have returned from a week's out- ing at Fox Lake, making the trip by auto with a party of twenty friends. They had a splendid time and deserved a vacation after the strict attention they have paid to business the past season. G. Hampton, representing Jos. G. Neidinger, Philadelphia, Pa., called on trade here this week. He had quite an exhibit at the Palmer Housei which was inspected by a large number of the local florists. A. T. Pyfer & Co. are pleasing their customers with a fancy grade of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses from the Pyfer & Olsem greenhouses at Wilmette. H. E. Philpott left for Winnipeg, Can., August 15, stopping off at Mil- waukee, Wis., for a short visit. L. D. McNeff, with McNeff-Swenson Co., is back from a successful business trip in the east. J. Pappas, with the Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la., is here on a business trip. 262 The American Florist. Aug. 21. WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS The visiting- florists to the San Fran- cisco convention were entertained here Thursday, August 12, by a committee representing the Chicago Florists' Club and headed by President Keimel. H. N. Bruns, E. F. Kurowski, Guy W. French and James Morton. The party con- sisted of F. L. Morris, Bloomington, Ind.; John Rieman and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind.; W. A. Kennedy and wife, Milwaukee, Wis.; R. Vincent, Jr., and wife, White Marsh, Md.; Wm. F. Gude, wife and daughters Amelia and Louise, C. Schellhorn and wife and Theodore Dietrich, Washington, D. C, and Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, . N. Y. After an automobile ride through the principal parks and boulevards in the city the visitors were, entertained at dinner at the Bismarck Garden on the north side. All the above men- tioned parties attended the banquet and others seated at the tables were Fred. Lautens'chlager, Mrs. Guy W. French, H. E. Bruns, Walter Rupp. Leonard Vaughan, George Sykes, G. W. Brown, Geo. Sykes. Jr., Arnold Ringier, E. A. Ollinger, Phil. Foley, Phil Foley, Jr.; J. A. Kairns, Philadelphia, Pa., and C. D. Mueller, Columbus, Mo. Quite a number of people in the trade saw the party off on the official train, which left the Northwestern depot that same evening- at 10 o'clock, and those who made the trip to California and were unable to attend the dinner were Frank Windier and John Carter, St. Louis, Mo.; Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa.; J. A. Peterson and wife, Cincin- nati, O. ; Robert Simpson, wife and daughter Lillian, Clifton, N. J.; L. M. Kreske and Miss Kreske, Cincinnati, O. Those who left for San Francisco on the special train from this vicinity were W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst, Tom McAllister, Miss Martha C. Gunterberg, Emil Reichling, Arthur Weber, Ru- dolph Schiele, M. Barker* and W. J. O'Carroll. A party representing himself to be W. Sctoch and an . employe of A. Lange, signed several tickets for that house in the wholesale market this week, under that name, and at the same time accepting the flowers that the regular buyer had ordered, is wanted by the police. The theft of the flowers was discovered when the regu- lar pick-up man called for the goods and it was then learned that the first party was an impostor. The dealers should be on lookout in the future for this trick has been worked several times during the past year and no doubt will be tried again and prob- ably by the same party who seems to be pretty well acquainted with the market and knows just when to call. The Lorain Avenue Greenhouse Co., a new corporation of West Park, O., a suburb of Cleveland, has placed an order with the John C. Moninger Co., for eight greenhouses 30x300 feet, of the new style, "bolted thru" construc- tion. The plant will also be equipped with a modern fireproof boiler and packing room. Chas. C. Christensen, of Rocky River, is president of the new firm and H. M. Bemer represented the Moninger Co. in the transaction. John C. Schubert is reported to be quite ill at the Kenilworth Sanitarium. He was a brother-in-law of the late * ROSES Large supply of choice stock in all the leading varieties including Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. || I EVERYTHING ELSE IN CUT FLOWERS AND GREENS % * Play Safe— Order Here. * * * * CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants L.D. Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago I 176 North] Michigan Ave., M. F. Gallager and succeeded him in' business at the well known Gallager stand at Wabash avenue and Monroe street where John Mangel was located up to the time he moved into the Palmer house. R. E. Blackshaw and W. W. Ran- dall are back from a business trip to London, Ont., where they represented the A. L. Randall Co. at the eighteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, August 3-5. Emil Jehlik, 1S25 South Ashland ave- nue, and wife will leave for San Fran- cisco, Calif., this week to take in the sights at the Panama-Pacific exposi- tion. He has just bought a new six- cylinder Overland touring car. Miller & Musser are handling- a nice supply of stock of all kinds and have made arrangements with several chrys- anthemum growers to handle their en- tire cut this season. George Wagner and wife write from Tijuance, Mexico, that they are hav- ing a lovely time and that the flowers, palms and orange groves are a won- derful sight to see. Joe Papacek, who -was formerly in business on west Twenty-sixth street, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his brother, whose death oc- curred this week. A. C. Kohlbrand, of the E. C. Amling Co., and family are back from a pleas- ant visit with friends and relatives at Cincinnati, O., and Covington, Ky. B. Juergens and son Walter of Peoria were in the city this week on their way east, where stops will be made at all the principal cities. Miss Florence Scriven, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, 'is making an automobile tour of the New England states with relatives. Jens Jensen, the landscape architect, made a trip to Detroit last week where he is improving the grounds of Henry Ford. Richard Parker, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., has returned from a business trip through Wisconsin. Henry Arnold, with O. A. Tonner, is back from a delightful visit at Eagle River and Rhinelander, Wis. D. E. Freres is giving his wholesale store a new coat of paint this week. Miss Catherine Kidder, of the Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich., is the guest of Fred Longren and wife. J. Rassell, of Terra Haute. Ind.. is the guest of his brother-in-law, Chas. Erne, of Erne & Klingel. At Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store a new entrance is being built to conform with the new city ordinance. • Eddie Hauswirth, Archie Spencer's right hand man, is enjoying- a well earned vacation. Miss Nelda Wolf is back from her vacation and is again on duty at Zech & Mann's store. Miss O'Neil, bookkeeper for George Reinberg, is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Miss Agatha Greely is now acting as correspondent for the John Kruch- ten Co. Vaughan's Seed Store is making Pa- cific coast deliveries of Lilium formo- sum. Miss Carrie Zech is still confined to the Presbyterian Hospital with neuri- tis. Visitors: John Reardon, Ames, la.; Walter Coles, Jr., Kokomo, Ind.; J. J. Karins, representing- Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. J. W. Beg- bie, Shreveport, La.; Miss Bettie Carl- son, with Mullanphy Florists, St. Louis, Mo.; Miss Rose McNamara, Omahai Neb. Los Angeles. Charles Gutting, proprietor of the Superior Nursery, is with the crowd at San Francisco. In addition to the convention work and the exposition, Mr. Gutting who is a bowler of some repute will enter into the games to be played there following the convention. He left the nursery in good shape, with particular stress upon the ferns. Mrs. Gutting, who is the right hand man, is taking care of the business during his absence. Perhaps one of the most amusing papers read at the California Associa- tion of Nurserymen's meeting at San Francisco was the one entitled "The Crime of Being a Nurseryman," by Mr. W. D. Somerville, sales manager for Howard & Smith, of this city. H. S. K. The American Florist. Beauties—Roses LILIES-GLADIOLI-ASTERS CARNATIONS-VALLEY-ORCHIDS Finest Obtainable — Order Here. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) (Central 2571 TELEPHONES : \ " 2572 Auto. 48-734 < Chicago Minneapolis, Minn. DECORATIONS KEEP TRADE BUST. Business the past week has been very satisfactory. There has been an abun- dance of orders for funeral work, even- ly distributed, and most of the florists have been busy. The opening of the theatres and several large decora- tions, one of which is occasioned by the opening of the new Minneapolis Ath- letic club, with its 14 floors, will give trade an impetus during the coming week. W. D. Desmond, of L. S. Don- .aldson Co., is in charge of the athletic club decoration, which will be the most elaborate plant and flower decoration ever seen in this city. Carnations are getting scarce and roses are none too plentiful. Asters and sweet peas are seen in quantity, and gladioli are ar- riving in such numbers that some of them find their finish in the barrel. NOTES. Mrs. W. D. Desmond and party met the florists' convention train at Omaha. She will attend the S. A. F. convention and visit a number of points of interest on the Coast oefore returning home. Theo. Wirth left for the S. A. F. con- vention at San Francisco last week, accompanying the delegation of park superintendents who visited this city en route. Will Bros, have thrown out their car- nations, after one of the best seasons in the history of the firm, both in qual- ity of the blooms and quantity pro- duced. A. A. Villas, the Sunshine Florist, was married August 11 to Miss Emily Opperand at the home of the bride's parents. 'T. C. R. St. Louis. We have had warm weather, with a full supply of everything. The prices on gladioli, which had stiffened, were again lowered by heavy shipments from Chicago. Carnations are poor and do not keep, the field grown holding up best. Asters and single tuberoses are coming in freely. The rose stock con- sists chiefly in Pink Killarneys and Wards. There is fairly good demand for good American Beauty roses and Mrs. Chas. Russell. NOTES. The florists' club meeting was large- ly attended at Joe Hauser's place. The following officers were re-elected : Jules Bourdet, president; N. S. Wells, vice- A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY president; Wm. C. Smith, treasurer; J. J. Beneke, secretary; Walter Rowe, Frank Windier, acting trustees. W. W. Ohweiler was elected trustee for three years, together with the other two above named. A letter from Mrs. M. M. Ayres was read which announced her resignation. It was. accepted and Fred Ammann made a motion that Mrs. Ayres be made an honorary mem- ber, which was carried. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. and Mrs. Hauser for their hospitality. Refresh- ments were provided. The September meeting will take place at Weber's Nursery, September 10. A meeting of the wholesalers was held at C. A. Kuehn's store, where it was decided that on and after Septem- ber 15 the wholesale houses would close every evening at six o'clock, including Saturday, and would remain closed Sundays all winter. John Nyflot has completed three houses, one for calla lilies, one , for chrysanthemums and one, for bedding stock; also new heating apparatus. Al. . Gumz is in full charge at the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., Frank Windier having 1 gone to the S. A. F. convention. $28.65, New York and Return. The Wabash Road is selling round trip tickets from Chicago as above with return limit of thirty days. Correspond- ing fares to many other points. Write for Wabash Summer Tour Book with full details. F. H. Tristram, Asst. General Passenger Agent, 68 West Adams St., Chicago. E. L. Rogers is still busy with or- ders and can not catch up at present to lay in stock. George Wagner, of Grimm & Gorly, has left for San Francisco. The ladies at Mullanphy's are now taking their vacations. W. F. Aberdeen. S. D. — B. C. Siebrecht, florist, of Winona, Minn., is contem- plating opening a flower shop in this city. Chattanooga, Tenn. — The Chatta- nooga Floral Co., with a city store on East Main street, and greenhouses at St. Elmo, has filed a petition of volun- tary bankruptcy. The liabilities are $2,435.06 and assets, $4,200. The green- houses are scheduled as valued at $2,300. 264 The American Florist. Attg. 21, * * * * * * * * * Anything and everything that the market affords in Cut Flowers and Greens. You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to* 2 ^ t Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDL0NG lolph Street, CHICAGO. GUT FLOWERS 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE VALLEY, ROSES and CARNATIONS A Specialty bKUWfcli Ur Prices As Low As Others. We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Bui**************************** ****** ************************* 1 pttttttTttttwvtVWtt^I Washington, The market is still crowded with stock (such as it is) and much of it has to be thrown away. Carnations are in short supply and are poor in quality. Asters and gladioli are on hand in immense quantities — in fact, form the bulk of the stock in the stores, and meet the eye at every turn. NOTES. E. R. Soundersbury, an employe of the botanic garden, met with a severe accident last week while driving one of the garden wagons. He is laid up in a local hospital, but from latest re- ports is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. G. Suppin, saleslady for Gude Bros., left for her vacation last week and will visit New "York and vicinity. She will be away about a month. W. Halle of the same firm is enjoying a needed rest in the country. Miss Louise Daugherty, bookkeeper for Geo. C. Shaffer, is enjoying her vacation cruising along the Atlantic coast, aboard one of the finest yachts in these waters. They say Louise is "some sailor". Yes? Superintendent George Hess, of the United .States botanic garden, has re- turned after a visit with Senator Broussard of Louisiana. He is look- ing his best and says he had the best vacation ever. Elmer Maybury, manager of the Du- pont Floral Co., is having the store re- painted and brightened up preparatory to the opening of the fall business. J. H. Van Zant, bookkeeper at the botanic garden, is spending his vaca- tion in Tennessee. "Visitor : W. W. Woodruff, Lowgap, N. C. G. C. D. Tri-City Florists' Club. The members of the Tri-City Florists' Club met in regular session at R. M. C. Rohlf's Alta Vista Nurseries, August 12. A walk over the grounds proved very interesting and showed everything to be in splendid condition, and the marked improvement over a year ago showed the owner to be a progressive member. The meeting was called to order by President Harry Bills and in addition to general routine business the picnic committee presented their report, which was on motion approved and the committee consisting of Wm. Knees, Jr., A. Anderson, G. Garensen, J. Hanssen and J. Staack, were ex- tended a vote of thanks for the very satisfactory way in which the outing arrangements were carried out. A vote of thanks was also given to Ludwig Staap for furnishing the excellent music which was a feature of the day. Ex- President John Staack was appointed a committee of one to attend the meet- ing of the Illinois State Florists' As- sociation at Peoria, August 31, with a ****************************************************** * * BASKET BARGAIN * ASSORTMENT * * * * * * * * Small Cut Flower Baskets * Including Liners $7.50 This assortment of 25 small cut flower baskets for ^t, $7.50 is an unusual offer and one that you cannot £» afford to pass by. During the summer months *|* when flowers are plentiful and reasonable in price, .j, a neatly arranged basket of flowers in the window •£• often results in many sales, The assortment ,g* consists of many styles and the baskets are ■£• finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique ►*. Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order today. sj, Raedlein Basket Co. * * 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Atmitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. Cars stop right in front of our store. * * * * * * * * * view of having the next meeting of the association held either at Rock Island or Moline. Wm. Knees, Sr., made a suggestion that the club members and their wives take an auto trip to the caves at Maquoketa, a round trip of about 100 miles, in the near future, possibly August 24. Wm. Knees, Sr., L. Staap and H. Bills were named as a committee to make ar- rangements. The next meeting of the club will be held in Rock Island Thursday, Sep- tember 9, the place of meeting to be announced later by Vice-president Ed. Patton. After enjoying refreshments and tendering a vote of thanks to the host and hostess for their hos- pitality, the meeting adjourned. Wm. Goos, Sec'y. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held at Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, August 11, President Ernest Westlake in the chair. L. Hitchman, Manhasset, and H. Gibson, Oyster Bay, were elected to active membership. H. Gaut, J. McCarthy and V. Cleves were ap- pointed judges for the evening and the awards were as follows : Vase of 12 asters (mixed), A. Walker, first. Vase of gladiolus, 12 spikes, E. West- lake, first. Six ears of sweet corn, F. Petroccia, first. Campanula pyramidalis, exhibited by W. Noonin; thanks of the society. Exhibits at our next meeting will be three stalks celery, one muskmelon (outdoor grown) and six tomatoes. James Gladstone, Cor. Sec'y. Old Orchaed, Me. — Miss Hazel Thomas is in charge of a. flower shop which has been opened by the Wor- cester Greenhouses. St. Petersburg, Fla. — The Woman's Town Improvement Association will hold a flower show in this city the first week in February. St. Paul, Minn. — The Minnesota Garden Flower Society held its annual flower exhibition at Holm & Olson's flower shop, August 3. The displays staged by garden flower growers from this city, Minneapolis, Duluth, Excel- sior, Lake City and many other cities in the state were excellent and the at- tendance was large. I9 I 5- The American Florist. 265 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. Wholesale Cut Flowers 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago ROSES and CARNATIONS Our Specialties. Mention the American Florist when writing WietorBros. SJSSfS CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOBRSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone: Randolph 6784 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write tor Onr New Catalog A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fane? Ophelia, Sunbnrst, Richmond, Kll- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO H. B. KENNICOTT, Pbesideht ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secretary INCORPORATED 1893 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 E.C.AMLINGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1878. Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Rower Markets CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses, Beauty, specials . . . . 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in " Mrs. Chas. Russell. $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 SO 1 00 75 50 1 00® 2 50 Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@1S 00 Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 Killarney 2 00®10 00 White Killarney 2 00® 10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulearie 2 00@10 00 " Rhea Reid 2 00@10 00 My Maryland 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 Milady 3 00@10 00 Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@10 00 Hadley 3 00@10 00 Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Our selection 3 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias per doz.. 3 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums perdoz., $2.00 to $3.00 Gladioli 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Harrlsii 10 00@12 50 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00® 1 50 Ferns 1 50@2 50 Galax " 1000125 Leucothoe 75@ i 00 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 PlumoBUs Strings.. each, 60® 75 Smilax perdoz., 2 00@2 50 Sorentreri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Boxwood, 25c per lb. The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. The Retail Florists' Co. Suite 510, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. We sell anything yon manufacture or grow. We buy anything you need. Write us today. HOERBER BROS. KS Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Chicago Greenhouses: Des Plaines, HI. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., GROWERS *« SHIPPERS * __, E CUT FLOWEPC"™ » 154 NO. WABASH AVE;* W ^ i£^ CENTRALS! 266 The American Florist. Aug. 21, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1C00 Mrs. C.W.Ward $7.00 $60.00 R. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 Enchantress supreme 8.00 75.00 Dorothy Gordon 7.00 60.00 PINK 100 1000 Winsor $7 00 $60.00 Peerless 8.00 70 00 Gorgeous 7.01 60.00 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 250 of one variety at the 1000 rate. WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $9.00 $80 00 Enchantress 8.00 70.00 Perlection 7.(0 60.00 White Wonder 7.00 60.00 Alma Ward 7.00 60.00 Special discount in quantity. RED 100 1000 Champion $8.00 $70.00 Beacon 7.50 65.00 Victory • 7.00 60.00 Comfort 7.00 50.00 Commodore 7.00 60.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. MEDIOCRE QUALITY STOCK IN OVEKSTJPFLY. "Valley is valley and orchids are out of sight" — the first being' handled by the bunch and the cattleyas one at a time. There is no time of the year when they are as scarce as at present. As regards lily of the valley, how about the coming season? The latest reports say there are to be no azaleas; last season it looked bad for a time, but finally a plentiful supply came through all right, both of azaleas and lily of the valley. German seeds are arriving by parcels post almost daily and it is hoped that there will be some way out at least for the lily of the, valley. Asters are offered in large quantities; the quality of the majority of the stock is only fair, although some growers are shipping light grade stock. Gladioli are on the wane. There are still more than the market can handle without waste, but the glut is past and good stock should bring a fair price. Hydrangea paniculata is now very plentiful and much in evidence in the store windows. Roses have short- ened up a bit, white particularly being- scarce. Wards, Sunburst, Maryland and Mocks are the leaders, with a fairly good supply of eastern and local American Beauties. The stores report very little doing the past week aside from the ever present demand for funerals. NOTES. With the example set by the Cleve- land brethern, as shown by the pros- pectus of their coming fall show, and later by the Chicago bright lights for their grand fall flower festival with a guaranteed premium list of $10,000, it behooves the Philadelphia brethern, with the prestige of the great national show on their hands, to get together and boost, and work up public interest in every possible way. To be successful there must be a record attendance. In its every department, this show is to excel; our growers are noted as prize winners in all prominent floral exhibi- tions the country over, and the show under their management should be at least one step ahead of all those that have gone before. This is convention week and not a delegate from this city, outside of the gentlemen from supply houses. Cali- fornia appears to be prepared for the coming of all the rest of the nation, and the convention will no doubt be a success. There is an abundance of talent west of the Rockies, which to- gether with the few bright lights of the east and middle-west, captained by President Patrick Welch, are sure to keep the grand old S. A. F. moving forward. The Vollers House of Flowers looks very chic with its decorated front in white and red. Red and white striped paneled boxes below and above the windows and the addition of a row of large tubs above the sign on top of the building, all filled with ever- greens, makes a striking display. A red and white striped awning is also a very conspicuous feature. Improvements in the retail shops are going on during this dull season. The London Flower Shop, Eighteenth and Chestnut streets, has connected the sec- ond floor with the first, with a wide VloMe Hover Markets Boston, Aug. 18. Roses, Beaut y Killarney Queen White and Pink Killarney. " Double White Killarney... " Killarney Brilliant " Hadley " Cardinal " Mock " Mrs. Ch as. Russell " Sunburst " Taft Milady Ward and Hillingdon " My Maryland Cattleyas Lily of the Valley Sweet Peas Carnations select EerlOO 2 00@25 00 2 50@10 00 2 50@ 5 00 " 00@ 6 00 00@ 8 00 00@10 00 00@12 00 00@ 8 00 00@12 00 00@ 8 00 00O 8 00 00@ 8 00 00® 6 00 50® 5 00 25 00@35 00 3 00® 4 00 50® 1 00 50® 1 00 1 50® 2 00 BUFFALO, Aug. 18 PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 No. 1 6 00@10 00 " .No.2 2 00® 3 00 " Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 7 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 " Killarney Queen 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 " Ward 3 00® 5 00 " Taft 3 00® 6 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Lilies 5 00® 8 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Daisies 40® 50 Snapdragons 1 00® 2 00 Gig. Lilies 5 00@10 00 Peas (outdoor) buncb, 5c@10c Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Asters 40® 1 50 Asparagus Spreogen. .. 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Aug. 18. Roses, Beauty per doz. . $0 75@$3 00 PerlOO " Killarney 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 1 00® 6 00 " Richmond 1 00® 6 00 " Taft 1 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Giganteum 4 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Orchids, per doz 3 00 Gladiolus 1 00® 3 00 Snapdragons 2 00® 3 00 St. Lodis, Aug. 18 PerlOO Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 short stems 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 5 00 " Ophelia 3 00® 5 00 " Radiance 2 00® 5 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00 Orchids 35 0CS50 00 Asparagus Sprengeri.per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,25®60 Harrisii 6 00 Sweet Peas 20® 40 Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Ferns oerlOOO. 1 50 stairway, giving easy access to this additional space which will afford them greater facilities for their growing business. Paul Huebner, the landscape gardener of the Reading railroad system, is in Detroit this week attending the con- vention of the Railway Gardening As- sociation, of which organization he has the honor to be president. The continued wet weather has greatly handicapped the carnation men, who have been unable to get Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesla, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. We wish to announce that beginning July 4th. we will be closed all day Sundays until further notice. McCALLUM CO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. their plants housed, the ground being- always too wet to allow their moving" with safety. Charles Grakelow is erecting a com- modius store, with a greenhouse in the rear which will give him much better facilities for his rapidly ex- panding business. Edward Reid and family have been motoring the past week through the state and extended the trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Berger Bros., at their central mar- ket store, are showing some very choice asters. Maryland roses are also a feature. Asters in all grades are leaders with the Leo Niessen Co. American Beauties are also a feature. K. i9 r 5- The American Florist. 267 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. holion & mm co. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.B0 $0.85 No. 56 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Bo^VhVnes, ST. LOUIS, MO. iinliis aid ETtrytllmt in Season always oa hand Mention the American Florist when writing EXTRA SPECIAL 96 Designs at a Very Low Price. each. Wreaths 12 in. to 20 in. each. Pillows 14 in. to 22 in. v^each. Easels 21 in. to 36 in. Send your order, the price ot this lot will please you. E. L. Rogers, 806 N, 12th St., St, Louis Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland. GOOD ASTERS ARRIVE AND SELL WELL. At last some really good asters are arriving on the local market, and these are much in demand, good stock clean- ing up daily on advance orders; of the smaller sizes there is still an over- abundance. A few very select dahlias are to be seen and are also in demand. "Don't wait until I order — send them over," is what one retailer said. It will take a few cool evenings to harden the dahlias, after which they will keep better. Other outdoor stocks, which meets with a good demand, are summer lilac, larkspurs, snapdragons, phloxes and achilleas. Roses, especially pink and red, are scarce, while white roses (Kaiserin) are a little more plentiful. A few belated sweet peas and carna- tions are arriving, and are fairly good stock. Water lilies are not much in demand. Lily of the valley is plenti- ful, sufficient for all requirements. Easter and Japanese lilies have been plentiful. String smilax is not equal to the demand. American Beauties are in good supply, with a fair call, and the stock is good. Gladioli are the same as last week, plentiful, with prices ruling rather low. NOTES. J. F. Brotz, formerly with Wil- helmy's, 3824 Lorain avenue, has opened a first-class flower store at 9724 Lo- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee P. O. Box 206 si., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. £^ jm mf m | m— ■ mm » | Wholesale Florist. L* A* IV U til IN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Rover Markets Philadelphia, Aug. 18. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 OOlglO 00 " Liberty 500@150) " Mock 6 00@15 00 " Hadley 8 00@12 0) " Bulgaria 4 00(810(0 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Lilium Harrisii 5 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 5 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Auk. 18. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 CO extra 8 00 No. 1 3 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 6 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Sweet Peas 50 Gladioli 2 00 Delphinium 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 Sprays Derbunch, 35@40 Snapdragon 2 00 Asters 1 50 rain avenue. At his opening on Au- gust 14 the store presented a beauti- ful show, flowers of every description filling every corner of this new store. Edward Reid, of Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor here August 15. calling upon wholesale and retail stores. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers In MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. KERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Milwaukee, Aug. 18. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 00® 3 00 " Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Ophelia.. 3 00®10 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00@10 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Lilies S 00@10 00 Auratum per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Sweet Peas 25® 50 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Miss Ruth Mercer .left August 12 for the Panama-American exposition, San Francisco. Calif. C. F. B. 268 The American Florist. Aug. 21. LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 G.S.&C0 NEW YOM 1000 Pips, $15.00 2500 " 35.00 CHAS. SCHWAKE A CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, (^ AC Case of yfiMV 500 Pips NEW YORK New York. MARKET CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. There was little change in the cut flower situation during the past week. Roses of the better grades were a little more plentiful, but there was no in- crease in the demands. Prices on spe- cial American Beauties dropped off to $15 and $20. The shorter grades of tea roses were very cheap. Lily of the valley did not go very well toward the last of the week. Gladioli and asters continue in the spot light. June 16. — "With continued hot weather, the market is very slow. The supply of roses is increasing, but not the demand. There is a surplus of as- ters and gladioli. Dahlias are now be- ginning to appear. Orchids continue in light supply. SPECIAL CLUB MEETING. In compliance with a call issued by President Bunyard, a special meeting of the. above named club was held in its rooms on the evening of August 16. In the absence of Secretary Young, who is in San Francisco, John H. Pep- per acted as secretary pro tern. By a unanimous vote, an invitation was ex- tended to the Society of American Flor- ists to hold the convention of 1916 in the city of New York. The flower show committee on a show in New York in the spring of 1916, reported and their report was dis- cussed at length. The committee was continued and the subject matter of their report went over as unfinished business. NOTES. From Madison, N. J., comes the interesting- news item that Miss Nellie Hentz and Alexander Schultz were married August 10. The bride is the daughter of Henry Hentz, Sr., of Madi- son, who is head of a firm of cotton brokers at 22 William street, this city. A brother, Henry Hentz, Jr., is a well known grower of Madison and a mem- ber of the firm of Moore, Hentz & Nash, of this city. The groom is well known here, having formerly been in business as a rose grower at Madison. For some time past he has been super- intending the estate of his bride's father. Will our San Francisco friends kind- ly look after Wallace R. Pierson, John G. Essler and Oscar Boehler, who are representing the florists of this section at the exposition and S. A. F. conven- tion. They are a long distance from home and being good men we would hate to lose them. S. Jacobs & Sons, greenhouse build- ers of Brooklyn, are making good progress on the new greenhouse they are erecting for C. C. Trepel on the roof of his store at Broadway and 89th street. When completed it will add a very attractive feature to that locality. Vaughan's Seed Store has been dis- playing on its counter for the past three weeks complete sets of high-class named gladiolus, from 30 to 50 differ- ent kinds being shown every day. Many interested amateurs make notes every morning. William P. Ford has just returned from a week spent at his Pennsylva- nia farm, and visiting other points. He reports that excessive rains have dam- aged carnations and other stocks in the fields. A number from this city attended the outing of the Westchester and THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers 3E 3 1=1 Fairfield Horticultural Society at Rye Beach, N. Y., August 10. The day was fine and there was a good attendance. Anton Schultheis, the well known plantsman of College Point, accom- panied by Mrs. Schultheis, is attend- ing the S. A. F. convention and the Pamana-Pacific exposition. Alex. M. Westwood, the Pennsylva- nia Terminal florist, is now quite busy, his two clever assistants, William Scharf and William Trepp, taking turns on vacation. Harry Riedel of Badgley, Riedel & Myer, is on his vacation. Among other events that he intends to cover is the clambake of the Albany Florists' Club, August 21. While John Young is absent in San Francisco, his partner, George Hilden- brand, is kept quite busy. Good roses are now a feature at their store. B. Frank, formerly of Brooklyn, who recently sold out to his brother, will open a retail store at Broadway and 94th street, September 1. Victor Alzen, salesman for P. F. Kessler, is just tickled to death over the arrival of his first son. All are doing well. Paul Meconi is taking advantage of the dull season to have his store thor- oughly repainted and renovated. Joseph J. Levy, the 26th street whole- saler, is summering with his family in Sullivan county, N. Y. Miss Rose Graffman, the popular bookkeeper at J. K. Allen's, is away on an extended vacation. Angelo Dentale, of Young & Nugent's staff, has returned from his vacation. C. Albert 'Small and Mrs. Small are at their summer home, Sea Gate. A. F. F. Buffalo. Death this week claimed two mem- bers of the craft that have been iden- tified with the trade for many years. Louis Rapin, of Pine Ridge, who from boyhood has been connected with the florist and nursery trade to some extent, but of late years devoting nearly all of his time to real estate in the vicinity of his home, passed away. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fra- ternity. The other death was that of William Waring, Sr., who has been in the employ of the -Wm. Scott Co. for over 30 years, and who was well known to all the trade, old and young, and whose jovial disposition won for him hosts of friends. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. This city is not represented in great numbers at the S. A. F. convention at San Francisco this year, but the weight and intelligence are there, and Post- master Kasting, who is also treasurer of the florists' national organization, and William Mansfield will be sure to let everybody on the Pacific coast know that Buffalo is on the map, and is a good town to be "put off at." There has been no change in market conditions worthy of note during the John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 past week. It might be mentioned that we have had two pleasant days, how- ever — something out of the ordinary. Stock is plentiful and of average qual- ity, but with the exception of funeral work, which was plentiful last week, everything is quiet. The manager of the florists' bowling club will call the "champions" together about September 10 and start practice for the match game to be rolled in Cleveland between Rochester and Buf- falo — and it is going to be "some game," too. Edward Reid, of Philadelphia, Pa., was a welcome visitor this week, as were also Steve Green, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., of the same city, and Wm. Johnson, of the Burlington Willow Ware Co., Burlington, la. Miss Edna Grubin, of S. A. Ander- son's force, is spending her vacation at Akron, Ohio. Bison. Houston, Tex. — H. H. Kuhlmann, Jr., florist, who has been confined to his home through illness, is recover- ing rapidly and expects to be at his desk in the near future. Joplin, Mo. — The Joplin-Galena Greenhouse Co. has been incorporated by Anna Lyscio, J. M. Short and Glena Duncan of this city and E. B. Morgan of Galena, Mo.; capital $15,000. i9 z 5- The American Florist. 269 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOmSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer w—liSSfSW 34 w - 28,1 > s, -> New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist Te 3532"3s!f Ma"! s,. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Cincinnati. SUPPLY LARGE AND PRICES SMALL. Business is not very good. There is a large amount of stock on hand and coming in each day while sales are not all they might be. Prices are low and it takes many sales to make a day's business run into money. Roses, while not as plentiful as they were, are still able to care for all present needs. The offerings include some excellent Amer- ican Beauties, Radiance and Maman Cochet. Carnations, cut from the young stock, have begun to come into the wholesale houses. Good late as- ters may be had in large quantities. Easter lilies are plentiful. More gladioli are still coming in than are needed. Other offerings include aura- tum, rubrum and alba lilies. Greens are plentiful and include some good home grown Asparagus Sprengeri and plumosus. NOTES. T. Ben George won the greatest num- ber of prizes at the Carthage fair last week, with Henry Schwarz a close sec- ond, and Fred Backmeier a good third. All of them took several firsts. The E. G. Hill Floral Co., are re- modeling their store and preparing for the fall and winter trade. C. E. Critchell has been having some fine seasonable stock from local grow- ers. C. J. Jones has gone on a fortnight trip to Michigan. "Visitors : Sam Seligman, represent- ing Werthheimer Bros., New York; Mrs. Geo. Ballard, St. Paul, Ind.; and J. E. H. Moinhard, representing S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ■ H. Oklahoma City. Business is extremely quiet. We are having frequent rains and our state is going to have banner crops of all kinds. NOTES. . There is a rumor to the effect that a new seed firm will soon be in busi- ness here, to be composed of J. F. Hickey and the owners of the present Lucas Seed Store. J. W. Furrow, of Furrow & Co., is in Chicago disposing of a part of the Oklahoma peach crop; he is selling twenty-five or thirty car-loads a day. Otto Bofinger, manager of the Bar- teldes Seed Co., has purchased a Buick Car. S. S. B. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONS IGNMENTS SOLICITED VloMe Rower M^Kete New York, Aug. 18. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 10 ()0@15 00 extra and fancy... 6 00@ 8 00 No. land No. 2... 3 00® 4 00 " AliceStanley 1 00@ 5 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00@ 5 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 6 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 OOlSi 5 0D " " extra... 3 00@ 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 C0@ 3 00 11 White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00@ 5 00 No. land No. 2.. 1 00@ 2 00 Queen 1 00@ 5 00 Brilliant 1 C0@ 5 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00@ 5 00 " Richmond 1 00@ 4 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 5 00 " Taft 50® 5 00 " Milady 1 00® 4 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00® 6 00 " Hadley 1 00® 8 00 " Ophelia 1 00® 5 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00® 6 00 " Hoosier Beauty 1 00® 6 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 60 00@75 00 " " inferior grades.. 25 0C@35 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 2 50@ 3 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 50 Asters 25® 1 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50® 75 Asparagus Plumosus. ...doz. bens. 150® 2 50 Smilax doz. strings, 50 Sweet Peas, per doz. bunches, 25c@35c Gladiolus per doz.. 10c@15c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Tracndly £ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., HEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper and Receiver ol Cut Flowers ^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always he relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing WHOLESALE ' \ FLORISTS' Mention the American Florist when writing 270 The American Florist. Aug. 21. YOU are judged largely by the way your flowers are delivered. Sefton Flower Boxes and their delivery will mean continual satisfaction for you and your customers. Made of the best materials, finished in non-fading shades. Ask your paper jobber. You ought to have our Catalog— also price list and samples; sent on request. THE SEFTON MFG. CO., "Ma^iSL?* Long: Beach, Calif. The Long' Beach Horticultural So- ciety will hold a fall flower show in the Auditorium, October 21-23, where all classes of flowers, plants, shrubs, bulbs, fruits, etc., will be included in the exhibition. For further informa- tion as to entries, etc., communicate with the secretary, Samuel Whitford, 1508 Appleton street, Long- Beach, Calif. The society holds its meetings in the public library on the third Thursday of each month. llira Mar Nursery shows signs of good business. In the field the most striking thing is the rows of pink cannas; from their appearance they look like Hungaria. Hans von Hof- gaarden, the proprietor, is taking his vacation at San Francisco, attending both the conventions of the California Association of Nurserymen and the Society of American Florists, as well as the exposition. The greenhouse of A. G. Adams, proprietor of the Long Beach Nur- sery, . is well stocked with ferns, coleus. aspidistras, begonias, fuchsias and Ficus elastica. In the yards, one of the most curious plants was a Pon- derosa lemon tree in an eight-inch pot; foliage about a foot over the top of pot with two mature lemons. There are also some fine specimens of Lilium speciosa. Loses' Flower Shop is showing some elegant ferns, asters and amaryllis. The exterior and interior of the shop are odd and pleasing. From the front, out over the sidewalk, is built a beau- tiful pergola, covered with birch bark; the inside wall supports are also covered with the bark, and at the top of each support are branches from the birch tree. The Acme Nursery reports business good, considering- the season of the year, with better prospects for fall and winter. The nursery is well kept and shows some fine roses, dahlias, cannas, and Princess gladioli, also a mag- nificent stand of primulas. Arthur Falkenhayn, who was for- merly superintendent of parks, has severed his connection, and will soon start in the nursery business in this city. H. S. K. Atlantic Highland, N. J. John Bennett has sold his Hillside greenhouses to his son, William H. Bennett, and will hereafter devote all his attention to his nursery and land- scape work. He has recently increased the area of his nursery and has a fine stock. California privet being note- worthy. William H. Bennett is grow- ing a general stock and doing a retail business. A. F. F. Navesink, N J. The Navesink Greenhouses comprise a neat range and there is a good va- riety of stock necessary in their retail business. A. De Vestry is for the pres- ent managing the business. A. F. F. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 •' " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3H, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3V4 " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov 5 25 40x 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5- " '" 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacturetbe mostcom- pletelineof Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO A. HERRMANN, Capt Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34th St, NEW YORK Retail Florists Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. It is getting: too late for Huckleberry Foliage, we suggest Lyrata (Evergreen Oak) p5£. Fancy Ferns per 1000, $1.25 Dagger Ferns per 1000, 1.00 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 Perpetuated Moss per bag. 3.50 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Iv Y R A T A Pe X Fancy Ferns $1 25 per 1000 Dagger Ferns 1 00 per 1000 Natural Moss l 75 per Bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per Bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Place Jour Business Before More People . Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Announcement Thanksgiving Christmas St. Valentine's Day Easter Mothers' Day Spring Planting Memorial Day Social Occasions Fall Planting If you are not satisfied with the results of your advertising, or if you would like to begin adver- tising and to have plans drawn up for you and estimates given for your individual business and city, write us for particulars about our advertising system, a system that increases business. Hundreds of leading florists throughout the United States and Canada are using our service successfully— florists in the great metropolitan cities and florists in small cities and towns. We are the largest concern in the world specia- lizing on advertising plans for RETAIL FLORISTS. Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. We are a clearing house for adver- tising ideas and plans for Retail Florists. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND Trade Directory Price S3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO i9 I 5- The American Florist. 271 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established in 18S7. f/ at&&L, fuuust 739 Buckingham Place. L, D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 6d KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Caxef ul attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. Cc GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts B936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth SI. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELU PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I, * and all T. J. JOHNSTON S CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. "pELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to •^ any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell. Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 15th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. NEW YORK To out-of-fown florists: We are in the Heart of And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .-.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditorium Annex, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention the American Florist when writing 272 The American Florist. Aug. 21. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS B Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indies ted on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Eatablished 1874. DARDS N. £. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists 1 Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO AIL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines. la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo. N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville., Ey. Begerow's, Newark, N. J, Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Boss, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenf elder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F. t Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F. t Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, 0. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, 0. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Reuter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O, Small & Sons, J. H. New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston, 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G., Co"., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. R. 1. Y. Tex. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms, titlDE BROS.C& fLOMSTS We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. .saSsiS GlICICS Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Mvrray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park J.A.VALENTINE. L lOlClI vOt President Members of Florists 1 Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I9 J 5- The American Florist. 273 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Cifjp ffioniiiin If lotof r gbflp, ifitb. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, FA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Lartrest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery., Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston — Tbos. F. Galviu, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. 1'.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago" — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O.— A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111.— M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla.— Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New Y'ork— Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New York — Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn.l — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Mattnewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Arcbias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. Taconia, Wash: — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Sou. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. New York. Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 324=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC NEW VflRLf 561 Fifth Ave - nCfff I Will vanderbllt Hotel Ml STAN l Park street DUO I till 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's 274 The American Florist, Aug. 21, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to ~-^*a z-^^ All orders carefully ; filled ^■2223WMa!1I18S Per 1000 I14-IV2 inch $ 50.00 IV2-2 inch 80.00 2-2V2 inch 100.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York FREESIA BULBS TRUE PURITY Per 100 Per 1000 5s inch diameter $1.80 $16.00 y 2 inch diameter 1.50 14.00 ?s inch diameter 1.20 11.00 COLD STORAGE LILIES Giganteum. 9-10. 200 to case $17 00 Giganteum, 7-9, ;00 to case 15.00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 411-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, M0. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds Baltimore, Md. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending: their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co. Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TJR wholesale price list, forth trade only, of le I o High Class Bulbs for forcing and for outdoor plant- ing is now ready for distribution. Drop us a postal for your copy — it contains informa- tion of interest and value. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., though to 54 Park Place NEW YORK BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of CUCALYPFUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllai. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Pricet low. Send for lilt, Wood Brothers, fgffii i9 x 5- The American Florist. 279 Burpee's Winter- Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas Originated at Fordhook Farms and grown at Floradale Farm. Absolutely fixed — true to color and type. We began hybridizing the original Winter- Flowering Sweet Peas, namely, Burpee's Earliest of All (Christmas Pink), Burpee's Earliest White, Burpee's Earliest Sunbeams and Burpee's Re- selected Earliest Of All with the finest varieties of the summer flowering Spencers at our FORD- HOOK FARMS in 1909. It is, however, qujte a slow process to thoroughly "true" and "fix" these seedlings, and it being against the principles of our business to put any novelty on the market in an unfixed condition, we are offering only two varieties at present. The stocks of these, we know to be absolutely fixed, true to color and type. After our crops are harvested we may be in a position to offer, in a limited way, several other winter- flowering novelties, particulars of which will be found in Burpee's Annual for 1916. FORDHOOK PINK This is the result of a cross made at our Ford- hook Farms in 1909. The color is a beautiful shade of rose-pink on white ground; the coloring deepening towards the edge of the standard and wings. The flowers are of largest size, 'teya exquisitely waved and usually produced in J threes and fours on long stems. Unsurpassed gjgl for cut flower trade. Awarded Certificate i Of Merit at the Spring Show of the PENN- ■ SLYVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, \ •"; Philadelphia, March 23, 1915. ,x In sealed packets containing twelve seeds each. Per pkt., 25 cents; 14 oz., $1,35; y, oz., $2.25; per oz., $4.00. FORDHOOK ROSE The result of a cross made at our Fordhook Farms in 1910. This lovely novelty is a charming shade of rosy carmine. The flowers are of largest size and usually borne in threes and fours en long stiff stems. Awarded Certificates of Merit at the INTERNATIONAL SHOW, New York, March 20, 1915, and at the Spring Show of the PENNSLYVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Philadelphia, March 23, 1915. In sealed packets containing twelve seeds each. Per pkt., 25 cents; i 4 oz., $1.35; Y 2 oz., $2.25; per oz , $4.00. YARRAWA The Sweet Pea par-excellence for Winter Flowering under glass. We were awarded Certificate of Merit for this superb novelty at the INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, in New York, March, 1914, at the Spring Show ol the PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, Philadelphia, March, 1915. YARRAWA is an easy and good "doer," invariably giving an excellent account of itself whether grown in pots, boxes, raised benches or solid beds. YARRAWA has the heavy foliage and rank strong growth of the summer- flowering type and is a true winter blooming Spencer From seed sown early in October at Fordhook Farms, the plants came into b!oom December 20th and flowered profusely until May. The flowers are exquisitely waved and when well grown will average two and one- half inches in diameter, many of them being duplex, or double flowered, thus adding greatly to the general effect of the bunch. They are borne usually in fours on extra long, strong stems. The color is a most pleasing shade of bright rose pink, with light wings. Floradale-grown seed exclusively— 14 oz., $1.00; per oz., $3.50; Vt, lb., $12.50; lb., $45.00. W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO. 5eed Growers, Burpee Buildings, Philadelphia FORDHOOK PINK, FROM PHOTOGRAPH MADE AT FORDHOOK. 280 The American Florist. Aug. 2/, ********************************************************************************** * * Winter £> :\ . _ _ a. W ^ ^ ^ Spencer | Types ! Flowering Sweet Peas Our expert California seed growers have spent much time "rogueing" the original stock seed of the so-called "Winter Flowering" Spencer types. Many untrue colors were found and many of the old "Grandiflora" type, sometimes forty per cent wrong. These have been thrown out. Novelty Yarrawa The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted buff with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long, stout stems. Oiz., $2.00; lb., $30.00; trade pkt., V A oz., 50c. Selma Swenson A "beautiful clear light soft pink waved petals, strong grower and good forcer, originated by Mr. August Swenson, and introduced exclusively by us. This is seed of Mr. Swenson's growing. Oz. , $10.00; 14 oz., $2.50. Rose Queen A Christmas flower, rose pink Spencer, a popular Indianapolis novelty. Our seed grown and saved from originator's stock. Oz., $10.00; Va oz , $2.50. Oz. Hoz. Moz. Tr. pkt. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $8.00 $4.00 $2.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 1.75 .50 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink 2.00 .50 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple- blossom pink 2.00 .50 Pink and White lb, $15.00 1.50 .50 Y\ OZ. $2.00 Oz. V2 oz. Tr. pkt. Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 2.00 Rose Queen. Rose pink 10.00 $5.00 2.50 Venus White, pink wings 2.00 .50 $0.50 .50 Also 20 Named Christmas Sorts, Grandiflora Type. Price, oz., 10c; lb., $1.25. Ask for list. Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W.Randolph St., Chicago ********************************************************************************** Contract Seed Growers ^liMMaltipc- Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, opWiailieS. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Water melon Seed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, SS? nd£nce SWEDESBORO, N. J. J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin 9eed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. finest Pansy Seed QJMI My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove sat is- factoryin every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finest mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed, $1.03: V> oz.. $2.00; I oz., $4.00. Cash with order. E.B.JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Souttipoit, Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Benary's Seeds for Florists Complete New Stock. Send for List. Aabliog=Ebright Seed Co. 89 Pike St., Seattle, Wash. Mention the American Florist when writing Giant Pansy Seed Kenilwortb Mixture Kenilwortb. Cut Flower Mixture Giant Three and Five Blotched Masterpiece, curled, wavy Giant Parisians Giant Bronze Mixture Giant OrchidMixture Giant Red Giant Light Blue Giant Dark Blue Giant Zebra Gisnt McKinley Giant Adonis Giant Psyche Giant Mme. Perret 1000 seeds. 25c; 5000, $1. CO Hoz„ $1.25; oz.,$5.00 Giant Royal Purple Giant Emperor William Giant King of the Blacks Giant Lord Beaconsfield Giant Yellow, dark eye Giant White, dark eye Giant White Giant Yellow Princess (newupriehtPansy) 500 seeds. 25c; 1000 seeds, 50c; oz., $10.00 FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stock ready for 2V2-in. pots in flats of about HOclumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing included. Order now while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for illustrated folder. Mcliutchison & Co. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing i9'5- The American Florist. 28L iiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiip Our Sales To Date 376,000 Freesia Purity and Calla Bulbs WE CONTROL THE CREAM. Our stock is the finest grown. Second and third orders from this year's customers prove our claim. Wire or mail your orders; we fill in succession. 5% discount on all orders accompanied by cash, in answer to this advertisement. For quick sale we are offering the balance of our stock of True Freesia Purify Bulbs AT ALMOST COST Per 100 %to 1-in. dia $1.26 % to %-in. dia 1.00 m V 2 to % -in. dia. BOO at 1000 rate. .75 Per 1000 $9.00 7. BO B.00 Special prices on large quantities when cash is sent with order. We prepay the express to your city. Send us, NOW, your order for your CALLA BULBS They Never Will Be Cheaper Per 100 Per 1000 2V 2 to.3-in. dia $7.00 $60.00 2 to 2Y 2 -in. dia 6.00 60.00 Per 100 Per 1000 \V 2 to 2-in. dia $6.00 $10.00 1 to lH-in. dia 2.00 16.00 SANTA CRUZ BULB & PLANT CO., Freight prepaid when cash is sent with order to your City. We always make good when Bulbs are damaged on the way. Don't Wait-Write at Once. 21 Pacific Avenue, SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM 1 mm iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The Everett 6. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. UN Efipn HRMU Wisconsin and Idaho miLrunilj U.UIMi Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER 5 SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED jjoomsdaie Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing 300,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate or later delivery. Hurry ! * * * * * 100 1000 Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 Rose Pink En- chantress, - 4.00 35.00 White Perfection 4.00 35.00 100 1000 Mrs. C. W. Ward 4.00 35.00 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Zoe Symonds 4.50 40.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 -Order Today- Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone Central 2846 * * * * * * * * * * * i * * * * * E-***************.H>**** 282 The American Florist. Aug. 21 y (The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark. N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall. 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 We are in receipt of a beautiful specimen of "Ray" peach, above me- dium in size and fine color, from the Harrison's Nurseries, Berlin, Md. Texas State Horticultural Society. A meeting of the Texas State Horti- cultural Society, consisting of three sessions, was held at College Station, August 2-3, in connection with the state farmers' congress. An interest- ing programme had been arranged, which was well received. Regular business of the society was transacted, and the election of officers resulted in the selection of the following: Fritz Bnglehardt, Eagle Lake, president; Eltweed Pomeroy, Donna, vice-presi- dent; G. Li. Blackmon, Dallas, secre- tary-treasurer. J. H. Arbenz, Sarita, was named as representative of the society on the executive board of the farmers' congress. California Nurserymen's Convention. The fifth annual meeting of the Cali- fornia Association of Nurserymen, in conjunction with the thirteenth annual convention of the Pacific Coast Asso- ciation of Nurserymen, was held in the new Civic Auditorium, San Fran- cisco, Calif., August 12-14. The meet- ing was characterized by a representa- tive attendance of nurserymen, horti- culturists and plant lovers from San Francisco and contiguous territory, augmented by many interested vis- itors from a distance. The meeting was called to order by President Fred M. Howard of Los An- geles, and applications for new mem- berships was the first order of busi- ness. Following the address of the_ president, the report of the secretary was presented, followed by the ap- pointment of the convention commit- tees. Both the forenoon and afternoon sessions Saturday, August 14, were given over to the reading of papers and discussions, and expressions of views on matters pertaining to the bet- terment of the organizations and the uplift of the nursery business. Among the interesting papers on the pro- gramme were the following : The De- partment Store and the Nursery In- dustry Interests, by Ernest Braunton, Los Angeles; Recent Rulings in re Shipping Plants by Parcels Post, by D. W. Coolidge, Pasadena; The Crime of Being a Nurseryman, by W. D. Somerville, Los Angeles; Why Import What We Can Grow On This Coast? by M. McDonald, Orenco, Ore.; Do We Need New Varieties of Commercial Fruits? by Edward J. Wickson, San Francisco; A Publisher's Suggestions to Nurserymen, by Frank Honeywell, San Francisco; For the Good of the Association, by A. T. De La Mare, New York. Monday, August 16, was designated as "Nurserymen's day" by the officials of the Panama-Pacific exposition, and appropriate features added to the pleasure of the delegates. Following the close of the meeting the visitors were invited to visit Southern Cali- fornia and the San Diego exposition. The Late Col. G. B. Brackett. Col. G. B. Brackett, for 18 years chief pomologist of the United States department of agriculture, whose death which occurred at Washington, August 2, as chronicled in these col- umns, issue of August 7, was born of Quaker parents in Unity, Me., emi- grating at an early age with his par- ents to southern Ohio, where he re- ceived his education in the public schools, finishing in the high school of Cincinnati. From his father he inher- ited a strong desire for outdoor life among fruits and father and son went to Iowa, where they established a nur- sery and fruit farm. From Denmark, la., he volunteered to command a com- pany in the Civil war, and his splendid The Late Col. G. B. Brackett. work was highly praised by both Grant and Sherman. After the war he returned to the nursery and fruit farm, took an active part in public affairs, served on nu- merous commissions in matters rep- resenting the state, more especially ag- riculture and horticulture, and attract- ed the attention of national pomolo- gists in 1876, when he made an espe- cially attractive exhibit of wax models, the work of his own hands, of Iowa fruits, at the Centennial exposition. The United States department of agri- culture became much interested in the possibilities of fruit models and in 1891 he was invited to prepare models of the fruits of the United States for permanent reference use in the depart- ment and also for use at expositions. Later, 1896 or 1897, he became chief pomologist and remained such until his death, being relieved of executive du- ties during the last two years. Though a fighter in fighting times,. Col. Brackett was a gentle, warm, full- souled, winsome character that attract- ed the "peace-loving people" of his. later days as strongly as it did. "the men of steel" during the days of his youth. In civil life he will be longest remembered for his genuinely good ad- vice about varieties of fruit, impor- tance of good tillage, good spraying, effective grading and packing, andi about a host of other matters pertain- ing to fruit-culture. He has written numerous short articles for the pomo- logical societies, journals, reports and proceedings, and several bulletins upon specific orchard problems. As an ac- tive member and some time secretary of the American Pomological Society, he will be greatly missed by a host of fruit growers throughout the land. Not alone in America but in Europe as well, will there be sadness at his de- parture. In 1900 the Government of France conferred upon him that ex- ceptional honor, Chevalier du merite agricole, for distinguished services to agriculture, especially in pomology. E. R. L. PEONIES AND IRIS Catalogue now ready. ■§* PETERSON NURSERY | Stock Exchange Bldg. * CHICAGO, III. * Our Guarantee— We will replace *; with three all plants not proving - true to description. IMPORTANT If you have not already read our ad. on page 217, of Aug. 14 issue, it will pay you to do so. We are offering the largest stock of Evergreens in this country, also a very large stock of large Specimen Shrubs, 200,000 smaller Shrubs, from 18-24 inch up to 3-4 feet. Stock and prices cannot be excelled by anyone. The Elizabeth Nursery Co. Elizabeth, N. J. i9 I 5- The American Florist. 283 JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Belmoreana Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Per doi. 6-in. POt 5 to6 ?8to30 $1.00 $12.00 6-in. pot .5 to 6 34 to 36 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana EaC h 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 5 to SH ft $10.00 12-in. cedar tub. 4 plants in tub, 5% to 6 ft 12.50 12-in. ceda tub. 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plantain tub. 7 to 8 ft 18.00 Phoenix Roebelenii 7 in. tub, 18 in. high. 24 in. spread. Each ..$2.00 Leaves In. high 2H-in. pot 4 8tol0.. 4-in. pot 5 to 6 15 6-in. pot 6 to 7 24 6-in, pot ,6to7 28 to 36 1.50 Each Perdoi. $1.50 ..$0.40 4.50' .1.00 12.00 18.00 Leaves In. high Each Ferdoz. 9-in. cedar tub 6to7 42to45 $4.00 S48.00. 9 n. cedar tub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually s^nt r ut. and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. AL?0 A moor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, ™™. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MP. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE C0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Storrs S Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE CATALOGUES AN] FkEE ON APS PAINESVILLE, PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FkEE ON APPLICATION OHIO Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Speciafists largest Growers h America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. German Iris PLANT NOW Eight distinct varieties, Per 100 Per 1000 our selection $2.60 $22.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSEUR and t. COURANT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK D ARROW, NEW TtORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O Box 1260 Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to . do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 1? cents (cos* of postage) and 25 cents (cost of volume) — (which sum of 25 cent will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00), our general Illustrated de-scrip ive and onuljtlcal Catalogue! Edition A F.I, 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes givint the full descriptive Nomenclature with prices of all the plants which we cultivate, wil be sent free to any person applying for same. Mention the American Florist when writing **+*****************************************■£•********* * * * * * * * * * * * * * STUiVRT LOW CO. Headquarters in England for: FRUIT TREES (field and pot grown for orchard house.) GRAPE VlftES, well ripened pot grown canes. AC "VCI AS and other greenhouse plants. ERICAS, BEGONIAS. CLIMBING PLANTS. ORCHIDS, leading Hybrids and species. ROSES, best old and new varieties, field grown. ROSES, pot grown, for pergolas. Lists on application. * * * ROYAL NURSERIES, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Ergland j Mention the American Florist when writing 284 The American Florist. Aug. 21, Market Gardeners =& Vegetable Growers* Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, 0., President Daniel R. Comly Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Dayton, O. — A meeting of the Mont- gomery County Agricultural Improve- ment Association, the Florists' and Gardeners' Association and other in- terested dealers, was held August 7 for the purpose of framing a new market ordinance. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 17. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 25 to 30 cents; radishes, $1.25 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks. 25 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets,. 35 to 75 cents. New York, August 17. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 to 35 cents; cucumbers, 25 cents to $1.00 per bas- ket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per. pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 50 cents to $1.25; rhu- barb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. Tomato Insects. Under the title of "Tomato Insects," the University of Florida agricultural experiment station, Gainesville, has issued Bulletin 125, which will be sent free to anyone interested upon appli- cation to the station. The booklet is illustrated and treats of the life his- tory and methods of control of over 20 species of pests that the tomato is a prey to. A list of other plants num- bering nearly 50, which are also sub- ject to infestation, is also given. Among the insects mentioned in the bulletin are the following: Boll-worm, thrips, cutworms, horn worms, aphis, flea beetles, blister beetles, white-lined morning sphinx, army worms, grass- hoppers, suckfly, tomato whitefly, plant bugs, miscellaneous insects, and also two diseases to which the tomato is susceptible, root-knot and white mold. Vegetables Contracted for by Canners. Reports received by the Bureau of Crop Estimates for canners of the United States indicate that the acre- age this year for canning purposes of sweet corn is about 4 per cent larger than last year, of peas 18 per cent smaller, and of tomatoes 10 per cent smaller. These estimates are based upon the following totals : Per Cent. a B « g Product, at Acreage. a> £ So 3 ij rs § 1913 1914 1915 S S Corn .... 251 139,455 145,138 4 .. Do ....239 119,146 131,135 10 .. Peas 179 88.096 72,544 .. 18 Do 162 83,707 81,758 2 Tomatoes 530 97,226 87,654 .. 10 Do .... 708 150,484 141.825 6 According to the most recent figures of the United States Department of agricultural, 1,305,000 tons of hay, val- ued at $17,626,000, are brought each year into the 11 southern states. In other words, the South produces only four-fifths of the hay that it consumes and imports the other one-fifth. Spraying- Diseased Plants. There is a widespread belief that spraying, to be effective, must begin before diseases get a start. This is only partly correct. While we cannot recover lost ground, nor make a sick plant well by spraying, we can check the spread, of blight, often sufficiently to secure our crop. We have proved this to our satisfaction on melons, to- matoes and celery. In the case of melons, blight often attacks a field just as the fruit is maturing, and if left alone, a lot of inferior fruit is the result, while with careful spraying the foliage can be preserved long enough to mature most of the fruit in good shape. This is true of toma- toes. It is a serious mistake to believe that the loss of foliage on tomato plants is beneficial to the fruit — they may ripen in color, but the quality is inferior. If only part of the foliage could be saved until the main crop has been gathered, it would be a large gain. Last year we interplanted early cabbage with Golden Self-Blanching' celery. Owing to the great growth of cabbage, we could not spray the cel- ery until the cabbage was marketed. By that time the celery was almost dried up from the effects of blight. We started to spray twice a week, and after several weeks, once a week, and raised a fine crop of celery by Novem- ber. What is needed in such cases is constant attention — every few days to carefully cover all new growth made. Root action goes hand in hand with foliage, hence any foliage saved means increased root action. The mis- take commonly made is that operators expect one spraying to turn the trick. Makketman. PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptof 40centsin postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo. St., Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES 1-year, pot-grown, in good assortment. New crop offerings in Fall List, September. *sSfl mil r floral company^ % SPECIAL SALE OF * | Aspleniom Nidus Avis % (Bird^nV^Fern) * % At greatly reduced prices to make .j, X room for Christmas Stock. ^ 2, 4-in. pans $4.00perdoz. ,5, 3, 5-in. pans 6.00perdoz. £ 3, 6-in. pans 1200perdoz. j, 3, 7-in. pans 15.00 per doz. £ 3j 8-in pans 24.00perdoz. j, * Write for Wholesale List of Ferns, Palms, Etc * J Feram'sh Ferns in flats and 2(4-incn pols a Specially. T % H. PLATH, FERNERIES, f * Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., * SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. * Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- PROF. BEAL. tical course in Florj. culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass, TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1 787.) CDCPIAI TIEQ' Beans. Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peai OrCblAL I ICO. Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per 02., or $1.75 per H oz„ $1.00 vet H oz„ postaee paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. J9 I 5- The American Florist. 285 J. A. Peterson & Sons Wholesale Plant Growers 313Z McHenry Ave., Westwood, CINCINNATI, O. •t : . V\ *[ |W «nm f¥ i*nn STf Specialties New Winter Flowering Begonias Mrs. J. A. Peterson (1915) Melior (1914) "Glory ol Cincinnati" Cyclamen Giganteum Pandanus "Veitchii" Asplenium Nidus Avis Hydrangeas in Specimens (As it looks in December) BEGONIA "GLORY OF CINCINNATI" NO Winter-flowering plant of recent introduction has given better satisfaction for the Holiday trade, to the florist and customer alike, than this beautiful Begonia when properly grown; it lasts in bloom in the residence for a long time, and gives satisfaction. We have this season a fine lot of young thrifty plants to offer (the best we ever had), strong plants from 2V$-inch pots ready for 4-inch, at $18.00 per 100; $150.(0 per 1000: extra heavy plants in 4-inch pots ready for 6-inch, at $40.00 per 100; these will make fine specimens for the Christmas Trade. What plant can you grow that gives you better and quicker returns?. J. A. PETERSON & SONS, Cincinnati, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writing Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 2^-in. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 3 -in Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 45.00 4 -in Asparagus Plumosus, l'sre pots 7.50 70.00 2H-io. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.£0 2i.50 4 -io. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2K-in Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55 . 00 3 -in: Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 95.00 2!4-id. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4 no 38. 0u 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 7U.00 2^-in . Primula Obconicas. Fancy mix.'d nr se -arate colors 2.50 22.50 2!4-in. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3.00 25.00 254 in. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2H-in. Smilax 2.50 22.50 2^-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6. 01 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eient varieties.. . 8.00 75 on 10,000 Ferns — Frrm hencfr: Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50. $15 00 aod4'2U.U!i n.-r ,r>». Field Giowr Violet Plants. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; in s i-lc. tSUJ per lull $45 t'O per 10110. 2Vt-m Violet Plants -Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, i i.< per 10 1 $25. t per WO. 3-in poi plants. $4 00 per 100, $35 00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALOIMZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist. WASHINGTON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Poinsetlias Out of 2!4-inch pots. Good, strong and healthy stock. $4.60 per 100. JOS. CHONTOS, R. F. D. No. 1, McKEESPORT, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing T * * * * * * * * * * * * * * V * CYCLAMEN * * * * Giant English Grown Each, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per * 1000 seeds. * Rosy Morn, Grandif lora Alba, £ Excelsior, Princess May, £> Mauve Queen, Duke of Fife, * Princess of Wales. X Giant German Grown * Each, 65c per 100; $5.00 per * 1000 seeds. * Pure White, Dark Crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal, Dark Rose, White with Carmine Eye. • Glory of Wandsbek. Attractive salmon. Price — 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1000 seeds, $10.00. PRIMULA Vaughan's International Mixture. ) As much liked as our % 1-16 oz., $4.00; 350 seeds, 50c. ( Pansy seed of this name. * MIGNONETTE. | New York Market Oz., $7.00; y 8 oz., $1.00; Trade pkt., 5Cc ± Grown for us for years by a mignonette specialist. $ Giant Machet Oz., 75c; V A oz., 40c; Trade pkt., 10c £ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, SSm | Mention the American Florist when writing 286 The American Florist. Aus- 21. A BIRD IN THE HAND >? You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several Azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the Azaleas may get out ot Belgium; we don't know; conditions may Change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock when there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America"— stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS For example. We offer: Otaksa, with 7 tb 10 branches at $25.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches at 20.00 the 100 Otaksa. with 4 branches at 15.00 the 100 French Novelties, all the best ones, at 5.00 the 100 addition for the same siife's j i | ; They are all in six inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep-green healthy foliage, and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. ■There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next Spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. Wholesale Only— Ours Are "Made in America." JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing [Robert Craig Co... 32 PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. ^Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2!4-ft 1.50 each Pyramids,3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids. 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN 531 c 9 h 1cago *" Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra eood shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach vou safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1000. 5000 lor $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of POT PLANTS SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indica, Araucarla Excels* and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Vaughan's Bostons ~ For Growing 5 On- Per 100 $5.00 20.00 Per 1000 $45.00 175.00 18.00 170.00 3.00 25.00 6 00 6.00 Heavy Stock, 2V 2 -inch BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 3-inch, - - BEGONIA LORRAINE, 3-in., ready to shift. ASPAR. PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2 1 4-in„ " Seedlings, SPRENGERI, Seedlings, - - I AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII, strong, doz., $3.50. * CROTONS, 4-inch, per doz., $6.00; 5-inch, per doz„ * $8.00; 5-inch, special, per doz., $12.00. I ARAUC ARIAS, 5-inch, each, $1.00; per doz., $12.00. ' HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, strong home-grown stock, 4-inch, each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100, $20.00. 6-inch, each, 60c; doz., $6.50; 100, $50.00. October delivery. PRIMULA OBCONICA, asst. and PRIMULA MALACOIDES, strong 2H-inch, per 100, $4.00; per 1000, $35.00. \ See Adv. Poinsettia and Cyclamen front page. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses, 31-33 W. Randolph Street, ! Western Springs, 111. CHICAGO. Ji j| j| a a j| j| fft >% ttt iT« iT« jT» »T« ttt *T* tTi >T< >T< *T« *T* »T< »T< tT* *T* +t» iT*»T* tfc >Ti iT< *T* 1T1 iT* *T* *T» »T» >T* >Ti »T» *T» *T» 1T1 »T* *T« >Ti >T< i Mention the American Florist when writing igi5- The American Florist. 287 Dreer's Perfect Pansies We fully realize the importance of sending out only the best qualities of Pansies. Our stocks are received from careful growers, and are not surpassed either for quality or germination. 60 40 Pansies in Mixture Trade pkt. Dreer's Royal Exhibition. This is our finest mix- ture. It comprises a wonderful variety of color- ings, flowers of largest size, of perfect form and texture. y 8 oz., $1.25 $0 50 Dreer's Premium. This mixture comprises a large number of colorings and is intended to supply the want of a first-class mixture at a moderate price Cassier'S Giant. A grand mixture of the finest blotched varieties, splendid in every way Masterpiece {Frilled Pansy). A remarkable type, each petal being conspicuously curled or waved. The range of color is very extensive; the rich, dark velvety shades predominating Mme. Perret. A beautiful strain; flowers of largest size and borne very freely in great diversity of colors; especially rich in red and wine shades. The stock we offer comes direct from the introducer 40 Giant Trlmardeau. Of strong, robust growth with very large flowers in a good range of colors Giant Parisian. Of very large size, and containing a great mihy fancy colors and color combinations. English Finest Mixed. A very fine mixture....... Good Mixed. All colors Per oz. $8 00 4 00 2 60 50 4 00 26 40 20 15 2 50 1 00 2 00 76 50 Type of Royal Exhibition Pansy. Pansies in Separate Colors Trade pkt. Cardinal. The brightest red $0 26 Emperor William. Ultramarine blue 25 Faust or King of the Blacks. Black purple 26 Kaiser Frederick. Velvety brown, edged red and yellow. Very rich 25 Lord Beaconsfield. Purple shading to white.. 26 Mahogany Color 25 Peacock. Blue, claret and white. Psyche. Purple violet, edged white. Snow Queen. Pure white White, with dark eye Yellow, with dark eye 25 40 25 25 25 Yellow Gem, pure yellow 25 Per oz. $1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 2 50 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 Trade pkt. Giant Adonis. Lavender blue $0 30 Per oz. $1 60 1 50 1 50 1 50 1 50 Emperor William. Bright blue 30 Fire King. Purple and gold, fine 30 Freya. Rich wiue color, edged white.... 30 Golden Queen. Rich pure yellow 30 Lord Beaconsfield. Purple, shading to white 30 1 Prince Henry. Royal blue 30 1 Rainbow. Peacock blue, white and red. 30 1 Snow Queen. Pure white 30 1 Striped 30 1 White, with dark eye 30 1 Yellow, with dark eye 30 150 Trimardeau. Finest Mixed. All colors. 25 1 00 For list of Daisies, Forget-me-nots, Cinerarias, Primulas, Etc., see our Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. LAST CALL FOR Chrysanthemums Including Some of the Newer Ones. ASK FOR LIST. $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette. - - Indiana Primroses Forbesi, Malacoides, Obconica Alba Rosea, Ruby, $2.00 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 perlOO. Plumosus, $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering, oz., $4.00. Chinese Primroses, $2.00 per 100. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4 in.. 15c: 5-in.,25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3 in., 10c; 4 in., 15c- 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia. 2W-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty 288 The American Florist. Aug.?i_, Ready Reference Section, 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Pearl." Fine seedlings, $3 per 1,000. Cash. JAMBS- MOSS, ' JOHNSVILLE, PA., Wholesale Grower.. ASTERS. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras, 2-in., $ Bmmans, Newton, N. J. per 100. Geo. M. ALYSSUM. ALYSSUM, double giant, very strong, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. AMPELOPSIS. Ampelopsis Veitehii, strong, $3.50 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, 4-inch, 5 to 6-ins., 2 tiers, 30c each; 5-in., 8 to 10 ins., 3 tiers, 40c; 5-in., 10 to 12 ins.. 3 tiers, 60c; 6-in., 12 to 15 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 6-in., 16 to 18 ins., 4 tiers, $1; 7-in., 18 to 20 ins., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25. Excelsa Glauca, 6-in. pots, 8 ins. high. 2 tiers, 75c; 7-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, $1.25. Robusta Compacta, 6-in., 10 to 12 ins., 2 tiers, $1; 6-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 tiers, $1.25; 7-in., 14 to 16, 3 tiers, $1.50. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Araucaria Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.50. Robusta Compacta, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 11 1. Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Araucarias, 5-inch, $1 each; $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLDMOSDS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per M0; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-incb, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-inch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-inch. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. STRONG ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS PLANTS. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000 GEORGE RE1NBERG, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; seedlings, $6 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, $6 per 1.000. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and Ne w York. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERL strong, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2»/>-incb. $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-incb, $4.50 per 100; 4-inch, 8c and 10c. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, K ans . ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI,' 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch, $3; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS— 100,000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus nanus plants, from flats, grown from our own greenhouse seed, $8 per 1,000. B. H. Haverland, Mt. Healthy, O. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ineb, $3 per 100; $28 per 1,000; 3-incb, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. ASTERS, Invincible Henderson's seed and as fine and healthy- plants that grow in white, pink, purple, rose and blue, $3 per 1,000; $2.50, 5,000 or more. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Wholesale Grower, Johnsville, Pa. BAY TREES. Bay trees, standards and pyramids; all sizes, Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2%-inch, $15 per 100; 3-inch, $25 per 100. Florence Davenport,, 2^-inch, $15 per -100. BEGONIA MELIOR, 2%-inch. $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 2%- inch, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII. PRIMA . DONNA, TRIUMPH, 2%- inch. $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Begonia Cincinnati, 3-inch, $20 per 100; $175 per 1,000. La Lorraine, 3-inch, $18 per 100; $170 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago an d New York , Begonia Cincinnati, 2%-lnch, $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000; Begonia Lorraine, 3-inch, $20 per 100; 4-inch, $25 per 100. S. S. Skidelsky, & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg- Philadelphia, Pa, Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2^-inch pots, ready for 4-inch, $18 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 4-inch, ready for 6-inch, $40 per 100. J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Begonia Gloire de Chatelaine and Pfitzeri Triumph, 2-incb, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Lorraine, 2%-in. pots, $12 per 100; $110 per 1,000. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-in. pots, $15 per 1U0; $140 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch pots, $15 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Begonias. Geo. A. Knbl, Pekln, 111. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy, uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-in., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2^ ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3y 2 ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.S0 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark -St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list- on demand: Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. • BULBS. Bulbs — French Paper White Grandiflora, fancy, 1,250 bulbs to case, $9 per 1,000; Star Brand, 1,000 bulbs to case, $11 per 1,000. Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora, ■select bulbs, 13 ctm. and up, $9 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs. 14 ctms. and up, $12 per 1.000. Lilium Formosum, new crop, 7-9-lnch, 250 bulbs to case, $60 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 180 bulbs to case, $80 per 1,000. Lilium Harrisii, Bermuda stock, 6-7-inch, 335 to case. $16.50 per case; 7-9-incb, 200 bulbs to case, $15 per case. Callas, iyi-iy-ineb, $50 per 1,000; iy 2 -2-inch, $80 per 1,000; 2-2V>-lncb, $100 per 1,000. Cold Storage lilies: Giganteum, 7-9-inch. 300 bulbs to case, $15 per case; 9-10- inch, 200 bulbs to case, $16.50 per case. For- mosum. 8-9-inch, 225 bulbs to case, $14 per case, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, 111. BULBS. ; Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 6 to 7-incb bulbs, 350 to case, $15 per case; 7 to 9-ineb, 200 to case, $15 per case. Cold Storage Giganteum,' 7 to 9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9 to 10-inch, 200 to case, $17 per case. F. R. Plerson, Tarrytown, New York. Calla bulbs, 2% to 3-in. diam., $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000; 2 to 2>/.-ln. diam., $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; ly, to 2-in. diam., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 1 to iy.-in. diam., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Santa Cruz Bulb and Plant Co., 21 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, Calif. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. CALLA BULBS, 1»4 to 1%-inch. $30 per 1,000; 1% to 2-inch, $50 per 1,000. EM1LE SERVEAU, 2112 Fillmore St., San Francisco, Calif. , Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. Giganteum, cold storage, 9-10, 200 to case, $17; 7-9, 300 to case, $15. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. CANNAS. CANNAS. good varieties, strong plants in 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Micb. CARNATIONS. 400.000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. LARGE, THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GCRANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1.000. WHITE WONDER $60.00 WHITE PERFECTION 50.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY. FRED BURKI. Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE. Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. YOURS FOR THE ASKING— A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE— "ACRES OF GLASS." FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100. 1.000. Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 30.00 White Wonder 6.01 50.00 Enchantress 6.0O 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, ' New York FINE FIELD CARNATIONS. Strong, clean, bushy plants. 100 1.000 White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 Pink Enehentress 5.00 45.00 Rose Pink Enchantiess 5.00 45.00 White I'cvfectioa . : 5.00 45.00 Washington 5.00 45.00 Bright Spot 5.00 45.00 Beacon 5.00 45.00 THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg, Illinois If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. t9'5- The American Florist. 289 CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, which leading florists everywhere recognize as the best ob- tainable. Our plants are unusually fine this season and we advise placing orders early for immediate or future delivery. The demand is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders in rotation. Order today. 100 1000 Washington $5.00 $45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Champion 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 White Wonder 6.00 55.00 Victory ■ 5.00 45.00 Rosette 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 . 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 55.00 W1ETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists, 1G2 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CARNATION FIELD PLANTS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Extra strong carnation field plants, having from 12 to 20 shoots. Northport, Enchantress. White Enchantress, Commodore, C. W. Ward, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. White Wonder, Peerless, $7 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Champion, Matchless, $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., . Joliet, III. 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 White Wonder $6.00 $50.0U Enchantress 6.00 50.00 SINNER BROS., 15S North Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations. Pink Enchantress, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Philadelphia, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Zoe S'ymonds, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Washington, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Pink Enchantress $6.00 White Enchantress 6.00 Beacon 7.00 Herald 8.00 R. O. LOMMATZSCH. R. No. 1. La Grange, 111. Fine FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. $5 per 100: 700 Enchantress, 900 White Per- fection, 400 Lawson, Pink, 300 Winsor, Pink, 150 White Enchantress, 100 Beacon. JOHN NELSON CO., 147 Main and 1003 Ninth Sts., Oshkosh, Wis. FIELD - GROWN CARNATIONS. — Large, strong, healthy plants: Victory, $o per 100; $40 per 1.000. White Perfection, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Also a few Joy, Champion, Afterglow and Rosette at clean-up prices. J. A. BUDLONG, 82-84 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Philadelphia, O. P. Bassett, Beacon, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. Carnations, field-grown: White Perfection, Enchantress, Philadelphia, Beacon, Champion, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. III. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM ROOTED CUTTINGS. WHITE. Per 100 Per 1,000 Smith's Advance $2.00 $15.00 October Frost 2.00 15.00 Alice Byron 2.00 15.00 Alice Salomon 3.50 30.00 Chas. Razer 2.00 15.00 Lynwood Hall 2.00 15.00 CRIMSON. Shrimpton 2.00 15.00 YELLOW. Chrysolora 2.00 15.00 Ramapo 2.00 15.00 PINK. Amorita 2.00 15.00 McNiece 2.50 20.00 CHRYSANTHEMUMS FROM 2%-INCH POTS'. Per 100 Per 1.000 Smith's Advance $2.50 $20.00 October Frost 2.50 20.00 Alice Salomon 4.00 35.00 Alice Byron 2.50 20.00 Chas. Razer 2.50 20.00 Lynwood Hall 2.50 20.00 Shrimpton 2.50 20.00 Golden Salomon 4.00 35.00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum, Elsie fapworth, Oct. Frost, Chadwick, T. Eaton, Oconto, A. Salomon, V. Poehlmann, O. H. Kahn, Shrimpton, McNiece, Enguehard, Maud Dean, R. E. Loeben, Patty Wells Late Pink, Chieftain, Golden Glow, Yel- low Salomon, Yellow Eaton, Chrysolora, $3 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Pompons: Krut, Skibo, Big Baby, Klondyke, Mike Gabel, Baby, La Gravere, Qulnola, Lillian Dotty, Parkinson, Mensa, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Miss Mar- vella French, $8.00 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Miss Pauline Anderson, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., M orton Grove, 1 11. ""Chrysanthemums" standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles, 2 and 2Vi-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Last call for chrysanthemums, including some of the newer ones. Ask for list. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Pompon chrysanthemums, good assortment, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vin- cent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh Md, Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Knhl, Pektn, Til. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, cut hack, have good, grown top; sam- ple sent, the best brand, fine stock plants, 3- ineh, $4 per 100. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEUS, good assortment, 2%-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEUS, Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. PERNS. CROTONS. Crotons, very fine colored stock, 4-inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-ineh, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, 4-inch, $6 per doz.; 5-inch, $8 per doz.; 5-ineh special, $12 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN, my prize strain, ready in Au- gust: Perle and Rose of Zehlendorf, 4-inch, 20c. Glory and Rose of Wandsbek, 4-inch, 18c. White, glaring red, 4-inch, 15c. White red eye, Victoria, 4-inch, 15c. Every one a good one. Cash with order, please. RALPH J. SOUTH- ERTON, Highland Park, 111. CYCLAMEN GIG., Wandsbek type, finest in existence, 2y--inch. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-inch, $15 and $20 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, III. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch, $8 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100; 4-inch select, $20 per 100. Seedlings from flats, $3.50 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, III. Cyclamens, 8 vars., 2^4-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Cyclamen, separate colors, finest strain; extra strong plants, 3-inch pots, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Cyclamen from 3-inch pots, best varieties, $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie MeCullough, Sylvia, White Swan. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, 4-inch pots, in bloom, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15e; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. DRAC/ENA INDIVISA, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 5- inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 6-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-lnch, 75c each; 8-inch, $1 each; 10-inch, $2 to $2.50 each; 12-inch, $3 to $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfleldii, 2%- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfleldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON, ROOSEVELT, WHITMANI, SCHOLZELI. Dark green — Choice Stock — Low Price. Boston, Roosevelt, Whitmani, Scholzeli, 3- inch, 8c. Boston, Roosevelt, 4-inch, 12%c. Boston, Whitmani, 6-inch, 45c. GULLETT & SONS. LINCOLN, ILLINOIS. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndisa ferns in flats and 2%-in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. Boston Ferns, fine 6-inch, 35c — 100; smaller lots, 40c. Cash. H. W. ALLERSMA, Grand Rapids, Mich. Boston Ferns, a few hundred 3-inch at $6 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTER- DAY, Nokomis, HI. Ferns, from bench, Boston, S'cottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J, Bryan, Washington, N. J. Ferns in flats, all varieties, $2 per flat, 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Boston ferns for planting, 2 1 A-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,001). Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Boston Ferns, fine 2V>-lnch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Ferns from bench, $12 and $15 per 100; 3-inch, $35 per 1,000; runners, $12 per 1,000. T. Febrnian, 3744 No. Lamon Ave., Chicago. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. FREESIAS. Freesia. Purity bulbs, true, % to 1-in. diam., $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000; % to %-ln. diam., $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000; V> to %-in. diam., 75c per 100; $5 per 1,000. 500 at 1,000 rate. Santa Cruz Bulb and Plant Co., 21 Pacific Ave., S'anta Cruz, Calif. FREESIAS— True "Purity" Freesia Bulbs, best California field-grown, Al stock. Special prices on large orders to close out stock. Mi to %, $5 per 1,000; % to %, $2.75 per 1,000. LILYDALE BULB COMPANY, SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA. . Freesia bulbs. True Purity, %-in. diam., $1.80 per 100; $16 per 1,000; VSrin. diam., $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000; %-in. diam., $1.20 per 100; $11 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-13 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo . Freesias, M, to 94 -inch, $8 per 1,000; %-inch and up, $10 per 1,000; Purity, %-%-inch, $10 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. . GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, standard varieties, 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Booking orders for next season delivery of 2-inch, $18.50 per 1.000, R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. LADY WASHINGTON, good assortment, strong plants for stock, 25c and 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns. $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss. $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven. Ever- green, Ala. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 290 The American Florist. Aug. 21, HARDY FERNS. HARDY FERNS. Illustbated descriptive list mailed. L. MOSB^SK, Ferndale, Askov, Minn. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE. 4-inch pots, $S per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. "A Bird In the Hand" — You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the azaleas may get -out of Belgium; we don't know ; conditions may change ; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance ? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock? When there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home — "Made In America" — stock that you know you can depend on ? HYDRANGEAS, for example. We offer Otak- sa, with 7 to 10 branches, at $25 the 100; 5 to 6 branches at $20 the 100; 4 branches at $15 the 100. FRENCH NOVELTIES, all the best ones, at $5 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all In six-inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep- green, healthy foliage and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next spring. Stick a* pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK. Wholesale only. Ours are "Made in America. Hydrangea Otaksa, home-grown stock, 4-Inch, 25e each; $2.50 per doz. : .$20 per 100; 6-inch 60c each; $6.50 per doz.; $50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. HYDRANGEAS', Otaksa, in bloom, from 25c to $3 each. Small plants, 3-Inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. IiLLY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Bran's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giv- ing the best results all year round, $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices, $14 for 1,000; $7.50 for 500; $4 for 250. H. N. Brans, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1.000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the Valley, Cold Storage, packed in cases of 500 pips each, $9 per case. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, 8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, UMBRELLA plants, strong 3 to 5-inch pots, $10 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Let us quote you on your Mushroom Spawn. Buy direct from manufacturers and get se- lected Spawn at lower prices. Canadian Mushroom Growers, Ltd., Lindsay, Ontario. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock: Large specimen evergreens and shrubs, hardy perennials. For varieties and sizes see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Nursery stock: Pear, apple, Mahaleb, Maz- zard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince stocks, for- est trees (seedlings and transplanted), ever- greens, ornamental shrubs, manetti, multiflora and roses. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Co., Angers, France. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ONION SETS. Winter onion sets now ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each, 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, 18 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 58 to 64 7.50 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 to 20 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft . ... 6.00 10-lnch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5V» ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 4-Inch pots, nicely characterized $0.50 7-inch pots, 22-ins. high, 30 to 32-ln. spread - 2.00 7-ineh pots, 26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 8-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens. .. .$5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-incb pots, 3 plants in a pot $ 1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22-ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz.; Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in., pots, 24 ins. high, 26-In. spread, $3.50 each ; 9-in. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Phoenix Canariensis, fine large plants, $7.50 to $35 each. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PANSIES. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. PANDANTJS. Pandanus Veitchii. 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, 75c each; 6-inch strong, $1 each; 7-inch, $1.50 each; S-inch, $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. FRENCH PEONIES can . be shipped with celerity and security via Bordeaux-New York. Catalogues free. Dessert, PEONY SPECIAL- IST, Chenonceaus (T. & L.), France. Peonies. We have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing, strictly true to name. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peonies. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. PQEVSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2%-in„ $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine stock. Extra select, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias, true type, large bract kind, 2%- inch paper pots, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Poinsettias, the stock that will suit, 2y>-incb, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias, 2%-ineh, pots, $4.50 per 100. Joseph Chontos, R. F. D. No. 1, McKeesport, Pa. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and GIGANTEDM, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2>4-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Primula obconica, mixed or separate colors, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2^4-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant, free flowering, flne 2-inch. $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER. Shiremanstown. Pa. Primula obconica and Malacoides, 2M:-incn, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primroses, Chinese, Forbesi. Malacoides, ob- conica alba, rosea, Ruby, $2 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co,, Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. Roses— Grafted 3%-inch stock: Hadley, Bul- garia, Cecile Brunner, $140 per 1,000. Own- root, 3 J /^-inch stock: Hadley, Milady, Cecile Brunner, Bulgaria, Prince d'Arenberg, $90 per 1,000. Grafted 2%-inch stock: Killarney Brilliant, Hadley, Bulgaria, $80 per 1,000; Russell, $90 per 1,000. Own root. 2y 2 -inch stock: White Killarney, Milady, Bulgaria, $40 per 1,000. Grafted 4%-inch, Bulgaria, $120 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. GRAFTED ROSES— VERY FINE. Killarney, White Killarney, 3-inch $10.00 Killarney Brilliant, 3-inch 10.00 BENCH PLANTS. 150 Aaron Ward, grafted, one-year $5.00 650 Milady, grafted, one-year 5.00 300 Killarney, grafted, two-year 4.50 GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILLINOIS. ROSE PLANTS, Kaiserin, My Maryland and other varieties, 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; own root. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, field-grown, hybrid perpetuals, creep- ing and climbing. Write for list and prices. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. SEEDS. Seeds, Pansy, Barnard's Florists' Mixture, Trade packet, 25c; % oz., $1; % oz., $3.50; oz., $7. Giant Mixture, trade pkt., 20c; % oz., 50c; oz., $4. Calceolaria Hybrida grandiflora, trade pkt., 50c. Cineraria Hybrida grandiflora, trade pkt., 50c. Primula Sinensis fembriata, separate colors and mixed, trade pkt., 50c. Seeds of hardy perennials. The W. W. Barnard 1 Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. ?9*S- The American Florist. 29L SEEDS. Seeds, cyclamen, Giant English grown, each, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000 seeds: Rosy Morn, Excelsior, Mauve Queen, Princess of Wales, Grandiflora alba. Princess May, Duke of Fife. Giant. German grown, each, 65c per 100; $5 per 1,000 seeds: Pure white, dark Crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal, dark rose, white with carmine eye. Glory of Wandsbek, attractive salmon, $1.25 per 100; $2.85 per 250; $10 per 1,000 seeds. Primula: Vaughan's International mixture, 1-16 oz., $4; 350 seeds, 50c. Mig- nonette, New York Market, oz., $7; % oz., $1; trade packet, 50c. Giant Machet, oz., 75c; % oz., 40c; trade pocket, 10c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Holland grown seeds. Beets, mangels, sugar beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, chicory, cornsdlad, cress, endive, kale, kohl- rabi, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, spinach, turnip. rutabaga. Sluis Brothers, Enbhuizen, Holland. Seeds, growers of asparagus, broad beans, beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, car- rot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, dandelion, leek, lettuce, mangel, onion, parsley, parsnip, radish, Swiss chard, turnip, swedes. Dealers in grass and clover seeds. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres-le-Chatel, France. Seeds, Cyclamen: Louis Salmon King, Pink Pearl, Giant White, Mrs. Buckston, Princess May, Vulcan, Phoenix, 1915 crop. Also Strep- tocarpus finest strain. Royal Nurseries, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, England. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in varietv on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, winter flowering sweet peas, Spencer types. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy seeds. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seedsmen's Supplies. Seed bags, folding boxes, hangers and catalogue covers. Steelier Lithographic Company, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds, pansies. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pansy seed, giant, finest mixture, 1 pkt., 5,000 seeds, $1; Y 2 oz., $2; oz., $4. E. B. Jennings, Box 254, Southport, Conn. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, cauliflower, cabbages, rutabagas, man- gels, pansies, asters, cyclamen, stocks, etc. L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, Denmark. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seed, garden, vegetable and flower. Kelway's Celebrated English Strains. Kelway & Son, Langport, Somerset, England . Benary's seeds for florists. Send for list. Aabling-Ebright Seed Co., 89 Pike St., Seattle, Wash. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, ' sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SMILAX. Smilax, 2H-inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000; Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. SMILAX PLANTS', 2-ineh pots, $2 per 100~. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax, 2%-incb, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. SMILAX, strong 2-inch, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay_Center, Kans. Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.50~~per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS, Ramburg Silver Pink and Giant White, 2%-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. SXEVIA. STEVIA, strong 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barry more, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, U. S'., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Littl e Silver, N. J. PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato, lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by express, 75c per 500; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and oyer, S5c per 1,000; 100,000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VINES, 4-inch, strong, $12.50 per 100; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5e; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2%-inch, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-4 Broadway, Detroit, Mic h. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. MeCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt.; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt. ; $4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid — NICO-FUME — Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co.. St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago. 111. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75e, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & SON, Stratford, London. England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway New York. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16 22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztee ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co. , Syracuse, N. Y. ^ Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 -Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mi ch. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co., 10 Sherwin Block, Elgin, 111. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 22S 13th Ave., N. E., Minneap- olis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. Wire designs at very low pricea. B. L. Rogers, 806 N. 12th St., St. Louis, Mo. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 292 The American Florist. Aug. 2I X Irvington, N. J. Irvington is so near to Newark that it is somewhat overshadowed by the big sister, but it is a very promising young city, or town, and is growing rapidly. At present our chief interest is in its florists, there being a large and thriving colony of growers. B. W. Fengar, whose range is known as the Irvington Greenhouses, has about SO.OOO square feet of glass and grows a variety of stock. At present he has an immense stock of chrysan- themums coming on (about 35,000 plants to be exact) and they look very fine. About an equal number of car- nations have just been planted, and thus a heavy crop of cut flowers may be expected. In the field there is a large lot of geraniums, salvias and other bedding plants, which will be utilized for getting up a large stock for next spring's business. Edwin Persson is the very capable foreman of this range. While we believe that the address of Hausmann Brothers is Hilton, they are so near to Irvington and so closely re- lated to it in a business sense, that they must be included. They have a well built range, in which carnations, sweet peas and other stock is grown. Their place is famous for its dahlias and their stock comprises the finest va- rieties. They are likely to exhibit at the approaching dahlia show in New York, and they have been first prize winners at previous shows. In one block on Springfield avenue there are four growers. They are John L. Pfeufer, Charles Deisler, George Deisler and Ernest Helms. All these men have neat ranges and seem to be prosperous. R. Plebany & Son are having a new house 32x100 feet, erected, which will be planted to sweet peas. This house will give them 20,000 or more square feet of glass. E. Jacobi has a neat range and grows a variety of stock, also conducting a retail store. Of late he has been cut- ting fine stock of Gladiolus America. William Haas & Son, 79-85 Halstead avenue, are good growers and find a ready market for their stock. William Gahr has greenhouses on 40th street, but his specialty is the re- tail trade. A. P. F. Nashville, Tenn. Summer quietude hapgs over the flower market in this city. Trade is extremely quiet, with the exception pf funeral work, 'which is always more or lessen order. Flowers, too, are scarce and' the quality is none too good. Some lilies are still seen on the market and asters are a stand-by for most pur- poses, while gladioli, with odds and ends, serve to fill such orders as oc- casionally come in. A most protracted and distressing drought has prevailed for some weeks past. NOTES. In a recent issue of a southern pub- lication, Nashville was spoken of as* the largest and best flower producing market in the south. Without exag- geration there are a wonderfully large number of flowers grown in this city and vicinity. The Joy Floral Co. has a very clever summer decoration in its show window, simulating a Florida scene, with lake and alligators, white sand, southern moss and tropical plants. It looks cool and attracts much atten- tion. The Mclntyre Floral Co. has aban- doned its branch store uptown until a more propitious season. M. C. T>. Portland, Ore. — The business of the late Alfred Burkhardt will be continued by Mrs. Burkhardt, assisted by her daughter, Lillian. TO THE MAN WHO NEEDS A BOILER THE CUSTOMER'S INTEREST FIRST— is the basis of the Ki'oeschell standard, and this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all in the greenhouse boiler business. The great variety of boilers that we make places us in a commanding position. We make every type of boiler that is used, from the smallest house heater to the largest water tube steam boiler (600 horsepower). For the above reason we can furnish the most efficient boiler unit in every case. It is the Kroeschell principle to supply only that type of boiler which is best suited to the conditions, and under no circumstances do we take any other stand. WHEN YOU BUY- GET A KROESCHELL "THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" Our Boilers were installed to heat 2,304,450 sq. ft. glass in 1914 The Kroeschell is making the most wonderful greenhouse heating record in the world. Florists who have used other makes are constant- ly giving the Kroes- chell the h ighest praise. 13,468,320 sq. ft. of glass was equipped with the , Kroeschell Boiler during the past five years. The Kroeschell has replaced hun- dreds of cast iron boilers. In every case higher temperatures are secured with the Kroeschell with the same piping and with less fuel. The Kroeschell is sold direct from fac- tory to users. This eliminates the un- necessary middle- man's profit. Every Boiler Made at Our Works is of the Highest Standard MATERIAL — governed by Kroeschell specifications — the best that money and brains can produce. WORKMANSHIP — the kind that is an inspiration to all other boiler makers. BOILER EFFICIENCY — determined by actual tests under working conditions. BOILER RATINGS — honest and true blue — guaranteed actual working capacities. Probably you have wondered! why the Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler is not sold by any of the greenhouse construction companies. In justice to all concerned, we feel it is our duty to state that the Kroeschell Boiler is manufactured and sold only by KROESCHELL BROS. CO. — We have no agents, and as our prices are based on sales direct from factory to user, we do not quote anyone dealing in boilers special resale prices. Our stand in this matter has brought out a lot of competition ; nevertheless the great efliciency of the Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler cannot be disputed and in spite of the keen competition the Kroeschell Greenhouse Boiler is heating more glass than any other make. Get the Kroeschell First. In 1911 I purchased a No. 1 Kroeschell boiler to heat our uptown plant and can truthfully say that this boiler has given entire satisfaction, as it does the work so easily. At our other place we had a large cast iron sectional boiler; two years ago we cracked two (2) sections and but for the mild weather would have lost everything before we could make repairs. That experience was enough for me to show me that the cast iron boiler man has the best of it when I went to him for new sections, as they could only be gotten from him and he made the price to suit himself. So this year (1913) I thought I would take no more chances, so we just installed a No. 5 Kroeschell. 1 can get better results with the Kroeschell than with any other boiler I have ever fired. I believe if the Ki'oeschell were better known amongst the growers generally they would use (Signed) RIVER STREET GREENHOUSES, August 12, 1913, Rome, N. Y. W. T. Hughes, Prop. BUY DIRECT-FACTORY TO USER PRICES. KROESCHELL BROS CO., SSSsS" & '9*5- The American Florist. 293 Sold By The Seedsmen of America '"<«OE. KM**" "HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST" Used effectively to kill Powdery Mildew on Roses and other Plants. USED BY THE FLORISTS FOR OVER 25 SUCCESSIVE YEARS Sold by the Seed Dealers. For pamphlet on Bugs and Blights address HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS BEACON, N. Y. Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 Kills Red Spider in greenhouses, etc. Used since 1883. )reer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., because both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Garvin* Ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like It. Order from your dealers * or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENBTA. DEEEB.I 714 Chestnut BtreetX FhJLUa*lphit>. REFRIGERATORS I WRITE FOR CATALOG . Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. ASTICA Ir-e^loase^g^ USE IT NOW. CF.0.PIERCEG0. 12 W. BROADWAY NCW YORK MasticB is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken class easily removed without breaking of other class, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. The Original and Only ELASTIGLYKE LIQUID PUTTY Positively will not get hard, run in hot nor heave in cold weather. lc h5™' The Elastic-Lyke Co. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO (Not Inc. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating W^ SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO 294 The American Florist. Aug. 21, LIQUID = a 40* Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 4-lb. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 Vi-lb. can 50 ■■■ NICO-FUME n PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING You** Dealer tia^ ttxo«s*e> JP:HLo©» Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Garland Cast Iron Gutter. jjHere is the kind of gutter /.that should be used in YOUR greenhouses if you wish to enjoy the greatest economy for the the longest time. Garland Gutter has certain exclusive features (protected by patents) that have proved it to be by far the best type of gutter ever used in greenhouses. Full Information on Request. Write Today. Everything for greenhouse equipment. Complete green- house construction. Don't fail to get our plans and esti- mates for your requirements. Garland M anuf acturing Company Makers of the Famous Garland Cast Iron Gutter Des Plaines 1 1 1 i n o is TradeDirectory Price: $3.O0, postpaid American Florist Co*, TRADE MARK » I C* * X EVERY GENUINE THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND NIKOTEEN For Spraying i APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Aak Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. ilfflWRES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO 440 s. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER ' Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange: Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing _Ml& trade. Also the latest creations ^^^^™ B ^ D in glazed ware for every use. #No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, 111.^ The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES ■ OUR SPECIALTY ■ WRITE FOR PRICES. 327 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing Six Glass Cutters in One "RED DEVIL" No. 5 will cut over 5000 feet of greenhouse glass or any other kind. Five extra hand honed wheels in handle. Samnle mailed for 20c. Booklet free. SMITH 8 HEMENWAY CO., Inc. 170 Chambers St., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style, Hose"RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. Tie HOSE for the FLORIST ?4-inch. per ft., 15 c „ Reel of 500 ft. " 14Hc '4 2 Reels. 1000 ft.." 14 c H-inch " 13 c Reels. 500 ft., " 12Hc Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavltt St.. CHICAGO The Clipper T^re- that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive them all out. Your dealer should have them — if he hasnot, drop us a line, and wewiil send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, m. 296 The American Florist. Aug. 21. Index to Advertisers Aabline-Ebrijht Seed Co 280 Advance Co The.... Alpha Floral Co 271 American Spawn Co. 284 AmlinzECCo 265 Anderson S A 271 Angermueller G H..267 Aphine Mfe Co 294 Archias Floral Co... 274 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 270 Asch maun Godfrey . . 286 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 269 Barnard W W Co... 277 Bas8ett&Washburn.260 Baumer AugR.' 271 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 270 Begerow's 272 BergerBros 266 BerningH G 267 Blackistone Z D....273 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 281 Bdland J B Co 271 Bolgiano J& Sons. . . .278 Bragg Ross 271 Bramley & Son 274 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 276 Breitme?er'sJSons..272 BrunsHN 277 Brunnings 278 Bryan AlonzoJ 285 Buchbinder Bros 293 BnckbeeH W 274 BudlongJ A 264 Burpee W A & Co. .279 Caldwell the Woods man Co 270 California Florists.. .274 Camp Conduit Co... Ill Chicago Flower Growers Assn 262 Chicago House Wrecking Co Ill Chontos Jos. 285 Clark EB Seed Co.. 281 Clarke'sSonsD 273 Clay &Son 294 Cleveland Cnt Flower Co 273 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 295 Conard & Jones Co.. 283 Cooke Geo H 271 Cowee W J 270 Coy HC Seed Co. ...277 Craig RobtCo 286 Cunningham Jos H..287 Daehnfeldt L., Ltd..277 DardsChas 272 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 283 Denton Floral Co . . .274 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 295 Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey& Keen. IV Dorner F & Sons Co. 287 DreerHA....287 293 29S Duerr Chas A 274 Duluth Floral Co.... 274 DunlopJohnH 273 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box. .296 Elastic-Lyke Co 293 Elizabeth Nurs Co.. .282 Emmans Geo M 287 Erne & Klingel 265 Evans Co The J A. ..296 EyresH G 273 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 294 Fish Henry Seed Co. 278 Florists' Hail Assn.. 296 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 269 Ford William P 268 Franzen F O 286 Frauenfelder C 271 Freeman MrsJB....274 Frey CH 274 Frey & Frey 273 Friedman 271 Froment H E 269 Frost Cbas .280 Furrow & Co 274 Galvin ThosF .. ..273 Garland Mfg Co 294 Gasser JM Co 273 Giblin& Co Ill Godineau R & M....281 Gorham & Limpus..270 Graham A & Son. ...271 Grand Rapids Floral Co 274 Grasselli Chemical Co 295 GudeBros ...272 Guttman & Raynor T line) 269 Haeger Potteries The 295 Hammond Benj 293 Hardesty & Co 271 Harley Pottery Co. ..295 Hart GeorgeB 269 Haven Seed Co The. 280 Heacock Jos Co 283 Heinl John G& Son. 274 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis. ..274 Herr Albert M 275 Herrmann A 270 Hess &Swoboda 272 Hews A H&Co 295 Hilfinger Bros 295 Hill D Nurs Co 283 HoerberBros 265 Hollywood Gardens. 273 Holm & Olson 272 Holton & Hunkel Co 267 Home Cor School 284 Horticultural Ptg Co The 270 Hurff Edgar F 280 Ickes-BraunMillCo.III Igoe Bros 296 Isbell S M & Co. ...278 Jackson & Perkins... 286 Jennings E B 280 Johnston & Co T J.. .271 Jones Percy 261 Joy Floral Co 274 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 295 Keller Sons J B 274 Kelway & Son 278 Kennicott Bros Co.. 265 Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 294 KerrR C Floral Co. 274 Kervan Co The. .....269 Kessler Wm 269 King Construct Co. .296 Kohr A F 295 Kramer IN & Son. ..295 Kroeschell Bros Co. .282 Kruchten John 265 Kuehn C A 267 Kuhl Geo A 275 Kyle &Foerster 265 LaCrosse Floral Co. . 272 Landreth Seed Co.. 281 Lang Flo & Nur Co.. 274 Lange A 271 Leborius J J 273 Leedle Floral Co 284 Leroys Nursery Co Louis 283 Lockland Lum Co.. .Ill London Flower Shp.273 Louis Freres & Co Simon 277 LovettJT 283 McCallum Co 266 McConnell Alex 271 McHutchison&Co..280 McNeff-Swenson Co 270 Matthews the Flo'st. 271 MatthewsonJE 272 May &CoLL 272 Meconi Paul 269 Memphis Flo Shop. .274 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 271 Mette Henry 284 Miller & Musser 265 Moninger J C Co. ...Ill Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 268 Moore, Hentz & Nash ,268 Morehead Mfg Co.. ..Ill Murray Samuel 272 Myers Florist 274 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 296 Newell A 273 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 269 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Nicotine Mfg Co 294 Niessen Leo Co 266 Northwestern Wire Works 296 Ostertag Bros 273 Palmer W J & Son.. 272 Park Floral Co 272 Peacock Dahlia Farms 275 PedrickGR&Son..2S0 Peterson J A & Sons.285 Peterson Nursery. ..282 Peters & Reed Poty. 295 Phillips Bros 274 PierceFO Co 293 Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc)...287 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 276 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 274 Pillsbury I L 296 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 266 Plath H 284 Podesta&Baldocchi .273 Poehlmann Bros Co 258 259 Pollworth C C Co... 267 Portland Flo Shop. .274 Pulverized Manure Co 294 Pyfer AT&Co 263 Raedlein Basket Co. 264 Randall A L Co 265 Randolph & Mc- Clements 271 Rawlings Elmer 286 Ready Reference 288 Reed & Keller 296 Regan Ptg House 295 Reid Edw 266 Reinberg Geo 265 Reinberg Peter.. 261 281 Retail Florists Co The 265 Reuter&Son S J 271 Rice Bros 267 Robinson J C Seed Co 280 Rochester Exposition & Flower Show. . . .256 Rock WmLFlwrCo. 274 RogersE L 267 Rohnert Waldo 278 Routzahn Seed Co ..278 Royal Nurseries 283 RuschG&Co 267 Rye George 274 St. Louis Seed Co. ..278 Santa Cruz Bulb & Plant Co 281 Schiller, the Florist. .274 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 296 SchlingMax 272 SchwakeChas& Co. 268 SeftonMfgCo 270 Sharp Partridge & Co 296 Sheridan Walter F. . 269 Siebrecht George C. 269 Simmons & Son 274 Situation & Wants. ..255 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Sluis Bros 277 SmallJH&Sons....271 Smith AW &Co.... 273 SmithED&Co 287 Smith & Fetters Co.. 271 Smith & Hemenway.295 Smith Henry 274 Smith Wm CFlo Co 267 Smith W&T Co... I Storrs & Harrison... 283 Stuart Low Co 283 StumppGEM 273 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... 293 Syracuse Pot'ry Co.. 295 Thompson J D Carnation Co... .1 II Thorburn J M & Co. 278 Tonner O A 260 TottyChasH 287' Traendly&Schenck.269 United Cut Flwr Co. 269 Vaughan AL & Co.. 263 Vaughan's Seed Store I 257 275 278 280 283 284 285 286 295 Vick'sSonsJ 280 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I Wabash Railroad... 263 WaiteF W 296 Walker F Co 271 Wallace FD IV Weiland M 273 Weiland&Risch....265 Welch Patrick 266 Wtst:rn Seed & Irrigation Co 277 Whilldin Pottery Co. 295 Whitted Floral Co. ..271 Wietor Bros 262 265 Wild Gilbert H 284 WillensConsCo.... Wittbold GCo Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .274 Wood Bros . 278 Yokohama Nurs Co. 277 Young A L &Co 269 Young John&Co 268 Young & Nugent.... 271 Zech & Mann 265 Ziska Jos 265 Zvolanek Anton C...277 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27. '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.- Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt sbipmut guaranteed 1G0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. The name that assures "the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Yi I i- : ~ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. \ y h Y\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK No loss it you mend' your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE • SOD, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for 81.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbnrg, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Men* Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3006 PostpaidSample Fret F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name —OF— Quaker City Machine Co. -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For fall particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, Tr^ America is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 28, 1915. No. 1421 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St. t Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. . 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; I'an MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif,, Vice-President; .John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect— Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco. Calif.. President; Robert C Kerr. Houston. Tex., Vice-President; John Yopng, New York, Secretary: Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y'., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex.. August, 1916. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Twenty-ninth annual convention to be held at Minneapolis, Minn., August 24-27, 1915. Thos. Wallis, Chicago, President; Bellett Lawson, Jr., Elmwood Cemetery Chicago. 111., Secretary. Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. SIipche, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash.. Secretary-Treasurer CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibitionat Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. VV. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louib J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. Next Convention at Houston, Texas. OFFICERS FOR 1916: President, Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, i Secretary, John Young, New York. Vice-President, R. C. Kerr, Houston. I Treasurer, Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo. The Closing: Sessions. There were two candidates for the secretaryship when the members as- sembled for the election of officers at the morning session, August 19, and everyone was looking forward to a warm contest. The candidates were John Young, the present incumbent, and John R. Fotheringham, the well- known traveling man of New York and San Francisco. Mr. Fotheringham is very popular with the trade east as well as west, but he dashed all their hopes when, in what he characterized as "the best interests of the society," he withdrew his name, thus making the election of all candidates for office unanimous. By this magnanimous course Mr. Fotheringham not only strengthened all the old ties of friend- ship, but added a host of new names to the already long list. When it is re- alized that much of the preliminary work of the Fourth National Flower Show has been done by Mr. Young, the full significance of Mr. Fotheringham's withdrawal will be appreciated by every member of the society. Most of the business following the election was of routine character, the striking exception at this session being a discussion of Mothers' day methods, arising from a question as to the best treatment of the plants to insure an in- creased supply of white carnations for this day. While no unusual way of in- creasing the supply of white carnations was disclosed, many well-known mem- bers gave their views on Mothers' day advertising, including Messrs. Gude of Washington, Ward of Eureka, Coles of Kokomo, Hill of Richmond, Mueller of Wichita, Smith of Cleveland, and oth- ers, the majority of the speakers being in favor of the exploitation of all kinds of flowers and even plants, for this oc- casion. J. J. Hess, of Omaha, here raised the question of a suitable reward for Miss Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mothers' day, and after considerable discussion, the matter was referred to the executive committee. The genuine interest taken in the proceedings throughout, and the large attendance at all the meetings, must afford President Welch and the local trade much gratification. Many of the convention veterans, some of whom have attended most of the annual meet- ings since the organization of the so- ciety at Chicago in 1885, say the San Francisco convention, in point of en- thusiasm and attendance at meetings, was the most successful they can re- call. The trade exhibition was perhaps the only disappointing feature, but when the times and the great distance most of the regular exhibitors had to ship, are considered, the display was quite creditable. The exhibits were of fine quality and their display all that could be desired. Friday, August 20, had been desig- nated by the officials of the Panama- Pacific exposition as S. A. F. and O. H. day, and the closing exercises of the convention were held on the exposition grounds in front of the Palace of Horti- culture, when Director Vogelsang, on behalf of his exposition associates, ad- dressed the members and presented the commemorative bronze tablet of the ex- position to the society. C. W. Ward's Response. C. W. Ward responded with an ex- cellent statistical record of the progress of the trade- during the life of the so- ciety. His address follows : Mr. Director of the Panama-Pacific exposition, President of the Society of American Florists, Ladies and Gentle- men, and Fellow-members : We have listened with the greatest satisfaction to the kind and hospitable welcome extended to us, and we have fully appreciated the many compliments 298 The American Florist. Aug. 28, bestowed in the address just given by the distinguished director of this great- est and most successful of all national expositions and we fully appreciate the gift of this splendid tablet. No doubt Mr. Vogelsang has become somewhat accustomed to flowery bou- quets of praise, consequently I am in- clined to make my remarks simple and homely, and shall not endeavor to round out the expression of our appre- ciation of your most kind and hos- pitable entertainment in grand figures of speech, but will dismiss that part of my address with the simple decla- ration that we are all satisfied, and delighted. We do not think you could have done better. We came to your State of Golden sunshine, to your peer- less city and to your grand exposition — We have seen, and acknowledge that we have been conquered. It has been my privilege to visit all except three of the national expositions held in the United States since 1870, and I am free to say that the Panama-Pacific outclasses them all. There is no need to tell you this over and over again. You will hear it many more times be- fore the exposition closes, and you will know that it comes from the heart, for no one from east of the Rockies, or from anywhere else, can visit your beautiful state, and partake of your generous and kindly hospitality, with- out being glad that he is alive, glad that he has had the opportunity to partake of your life in the golden west. Two years ago I came to California ill and discouraged. I expected to re- main only a few weeks. I am still here, ill and discouraged no more, but happy and well and anxious to do things. If any of my brother florists do not want to catch that spirit of California, which will bind them to the shores of the Pacific, better go back home soon — you can't remain here many moons without contracting a deep love for California, and once you fall in love with her, you can not break the spell of her charms with ease; you will have to come back and finally remain. Now I hope I have convinced Mr. Vogelsang that we fully appreciate the magnificence and greatness of Cali- fornia, but I am not sure that he as yet fully appreciates the importance of our Society of American Florists and its subsidiaries, nor the benefits which California florists will derive from our visit here, and begging your pardon for reading, I will give Mr. Vogelsang a little idea of what the So- city of American Florists is, what it is doing for the general welfare, and how it has grown during the past 30 years from a tiny acorn to a grand and stalwart oak. The Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists, the only association of its kind possessing the unique distinction of having a national charter, was organized in 1884. Its original membership of 30 has now in- creased to over 2,000. There are in existence seven sub- sidiary national societies with over 100 members each, namely : Chrysanthemum Society of America, organized in 1889. American Carnation Society, the strongest of the subsidiary societies, organized in 1891. American Rose Society, organized in 1899. American Peony Society, organized in 1903. American Sweet Pea Society, orga- nized in 1909. American Gladiolus Society, orga- nized in 1910. American Dahlia Society, organized in 1915. There are three kindred associations, viz. : American Association of Nursery- men, organized in 1876. American Seed Trade Association, organized in 1883. Florists Hail Association, organized in 1884. There were 33 national and sectional horticultural, and floricultural societies and 58 local florists' clubs and so- cieties in existence in 1909. The following statistics show the growth of the florist industry since the S. A. F. was organized in 1884 : Membership in 1884 (ap- proximately) 30 Membership in 1900 500 to 600 Mrs. John Vallance, Oakland, Calif. Pres.-Eleot Ladies' Society of American Florists. Membership in 1907 700 Membership in 1915 2000 With a treasury balance of .. $33,000.00 Number of florists' establish- ments, 1899 6,000 Number of florists' establish- ments, 1909 10,600 Number of florists' establish- ments, 1915 (estimated) . 15,000 Approximate value of florists' establishments in 1884 could not have exceeded . $10,000,000 Approximate value of florists' establishments in 1899.. 25,000,000 Approximate value of florists' establishments in 1909. . 52,500,000 Approximate value of florists' establishments in 1915 (estimated) 80,000,000 Approximate sales, whole- sale value in 1884 was probably 5,000,000 Approximate sales, whole- sale value in 1899 18,750,000 Sales in 1909 34,872,000 And today, 1915, probably amount to the great total of 48,000,000 to 50,000,000 Amount expended for labor in 1909 was 4,155,000 Amount expended for labor in 1915 (estimated) 6,250,000 Square feet glass surface in 1909 68,000,000 Square feet glass surface in 1915 ( estimated ) 90,000,000 Acres of land occupied in 1909 42,000 Acres of land occupied in 1915 (estimated) 65,000 Sales in the seven principal states; in 1909 were as follows : New York $5,100,000! Pennsylvania .. 3,760,000] Illinois .? ...... . 3,680,000 New Jersey 2,839.000 Massachusetts 2,430,000 Ohio 2,357,000 California 1,374,000; Among the principal flowers used byi commercial florists, carnations and; roses stand first and practically equal in importance. The annual value of each of these flowers consumed runj ning into several millions of dollars — 1 violets, sweet peas, orchids, dahlias; gladioli, peonies, lily of the valley] Holland bulbs and a host of otheij flowers, as well as palms, ferns, cyc- clamen, begonias, heathers, hollies, ardisias, asparagus and other decora- tive material, make up the balance of the great sum of $50,000,000, the prob- able present consumption of florist products. In the matter of Christmas greens alone millions of dollars are expended. The southern states furnish wild smi- lax, holly, galax leaves, ferns and various other evergreen foliage, cut Asparagus plumosus, long moss and air plants which are collected in immense quantities. The northern states fur- nish ferns in variety, lycopodium, wintergreen, mosses of various kinds, Christmas trees and evergreen branches in equal abundance. The Pacific states furnish vast quan- tities of Oregon grape, huckleberry foliage, Mexican Ivy, ferns, madrona, bay or pepperwood, camphor, Cali- fornia red berry and much other ma- terial. Rhododendrons and azaleas are collected in large quantities in New York, Pennsylvania, the Caro- linas, Virginia and West Virginia. Large areas of Christmas trees are cultivated in Maine, Michigan, New York and other states. The florist industry is constantly ransacking the world in search of new and rare decorative plants to satisfy the constantly growing and critical demand of the' flower-loving American people. The jungles of South America, Africa, India, the Philippines and the East and West Indies are compelled by an army of collectors to yield up their treasures in orchids, the annual trade value of which runs into many figures. The hybridizer plays a most important part in creating new features in florists' flowers as the great improvements in the carnation, rose, peony, gladiolus, sweet pea, pansy and dahlia as well as many other plants bear ample testi- mony to. California, though possessing by far the most favorable conditions of any of the states for the successful pro- duction of florists' stock, such as bulbs of all kinds, rhododendrons, azaleas for forcing, other broad-leaved evergreens, as well as coniferous evergreens, palms and ferns, stands seventh on the list in sales. Californians should organize a live, wide-awake state association and correct this inequality in the value of their florists' productions and also reduce the value of imports from foreign countries. A very large pro- portion of the azaleas and rhododen- drons and coniferous evergreens now imported from Holland, France, Bel- gium and England, can be grown in California and the same is true of much stock now imported from Japan. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 299 BETWEEN THE "HIGH JINKS" AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICANJ FLORISTS. Thursday Evening, August 19, 1915. In all probability the holding' of this convention in San Francisco will stimulate California florists and nur- serymen to wake up and organize a live wire association and this will re- sult in a marked increase in the value of their respective productions. Al- ready large industries are contem- plated, which if successful, will produce large values in azaleas, rhododendrons, evergTeens, ornamental plants and bulbs of many kinds which are now imported from other lands. In the practical working out of its mission this society maintains stand- ing committees on legislation and tar- iff, transportation, and a committee to encourage beautifying school grounds and maintaining school gar- dens where premiums are offered lo- cally in order to awaken the love of flowers and the beautiful in the young. Convention gardens are established in those cities where it holds its annual conventions, many of these remaining permanent. Extensive experiments in floriculture are carried on with govern- mental aid and supervision at Wash- ington. A national flower show is annually held in some large city where an extensive list of premiums is com- peted for, these premiums amounting to many thousands of dollars. Viewed from its commercial stand- point the florist industry is of very great importance and ranks high among American industries, but its practical value to the American peo- ple is far greater than its commercial importance would indicate. Flowers help us to enjoy the fullness of real living. They cheer the bride at the beginning of her dual journey through life, giving her a light heart and kind- ly feelings towards all mankind. They encourage the young graduate, make perfect the ball room and festive board, and welcome the tender babe. Finally they enable us to bear up un- der grief and sorrow and reconcile us to the loss of those nearest and dear- est to us. Today flowers are no longer a lux- ury. They are a necessity to the full enjoyment of life at its best. They broaden one's view of life and exert a refining influence at all times and con- tribute as much, or more, to the hap- piness and welfare of the human race as any other one thing and their rea- sonable use should be encouraged and increased — certainly not discouraged. Following the address of Mr. "Ward, which was listened to with much inter- est, the proceedings terminated with the adoption of final reports and resolu- tions. Before the gathering dispersed to view the exposition, however, Presi- dent Welch and his good lady were ap- prised of the appreciation and esteem of their associates in the presentation of a handsome silver set by Wm. F. Kasting, the president responding with much feeling. While the eastern friends of the so- ciety are surprised and pleased with the success of the convention, dazzled with the scope and splendor of the ex- position, and amazed at the magnitude and beauty of John McLaren's work in transforming the huge, shifting sand dunes of the Pacific into Golden Gate park in all its superb loveliness, not forgetting his artistic setting of the convention garden, the thing that will remain most deeply graven on the hearts of the visitors, is the cordial welcome and firm handclasp of the Pa- cific coast trade and the royal burst of entertainment, culminating with the glorious "high jinks" at the Elks' hall, when President-elect Dan MacRorie was awarded the prize for securing the record list of new members, 126 in number. Report of Judges of Trade Exhibition. Your committee on awards begs to submit the following report : We find only two entries for com- petition, also a number of exhibits worthy of consideration; we therefore recommend that a certificate of merit be awarded to H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for their elaborate and instructive display of new and novel florists' baskets and supplies. We recommend that a certificate of honorable mention be awarded to the M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for a large and interesting display of flor- ists' accessories and novelties. The committee also highly com- mends the elaborate trade exhibit of florists' supplies of A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. We also recommend certificate of merit for the high quality exhibit of novel ribbons and also baskets ex- hibited by S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. To Domoto Brothers of San Fran- cisco, Calif., the society's bronze medal for new double hydrangeas. We further recommend the society's bronze medal be awarded to H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., for new and novel ideas in baskets. To Richard Diener of Colma, Calif., the society's gold medal for improved and unusual gladioli in sizes and color. The Ferneries, San Franeisco, Calif., certificate of merit for exceptional high class collection of ferns and palms. To Henry J. Kessel, honorable men- tion for Fern California. Superior Nursery Co., Los Angeles, Calif., certificate of merit for ferns. The Swiss Floral Co., Portland, Ore., honorable mention for exhibit of rare well grown petunias. The society's bronze medal to Her- bert & Fleishauer, McMinnville, Ore., for exceptionally large and finely grown asters. Mrs. F. J. Reidy, San Jose, Calif., bronze medal for exceptionally fine and meritorious display of dahlias. J. A. Peterson & Son, Cincinnati, O., silver medal for Begonia Mrs. J. A. Peterson. John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind., bronze medal for new detachable pipe hangers. Advance Company, Richmond, Ind., certificate of merit for general display of ventilating apparatus and green- house accessories. J. J. Hess, Frank D. Pelicano, Wttt.tam f. Gude, Judges. 300 The American Florist. Aug. 28, MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. Immediately After the Close of the Opening Meeting. Hnal Resolutions. Whereas, The officers and members of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists in thirty-first annual convention assem- bled in the City of the Golden Gate during its exposition year, have en- joyed, to the utmost that magnificent hospitality which is peculiar to the California coast, and have had every want anticipated, convenience and comfort afforded, by our hosts of San Francisco and the Pacific coast, and Whereas, The manifold labors in- cident .to the preparations for this con- vention and our entertainment while here have been most efficiently per- formed, and have been contributed to by so many of the citizens here as well as by our brothers in the trade and allied industries, that it would be invidious to select individuals out of the many deserving- mention, there- fore, be it Resolved, That individually and col- lectively, we, the visiting members of the society and our ladies, with grate- ful appreciation, tender our unstinted thanks to our hosts, one and all, in- cluding his Honor, Mayor James Rolph, Jr., the officials of the Panama- Pacific exposition, the . various com- mittees of the city and state local organizations, the nurserymen of this locality, and all others who have con- tributed to make our stay here so en- joyable, that we will carry home re- membrances of the many kindnesses shown us which will linger like the perfume of the California flowers blooming beneath its cloudless skies. E. G. Hnx, Geo. Asmus, A. T. De La Mare, Committee. Ladles' Society of American Florists. The ninth annual meeting of the La- dies' Society of American Florists was held at the Panama-Pacific exposition, San Francisco, Calif., on the morning of August 18. Mrs. Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, president of the so- ciety, in opening the business session, said : It is with much pleasure that I wel- come you to this, the ninth annual ses- sion of. the Ladies' Society of American FJqrists, and I extend to each of you a cordial and heartfelt greeting. We are assembled here to consider the woi'k of the past year and to make plans for the future. May our deliber- ations be guided by wisdom, and may this session be so filled with good work that nothing will mar the harmony of the occasion. May our past experiences help us to improve our present oppor- tunities. Keeping in mind at all times the saying that it is good for men to dwell together in unity and practicing that, it is even better for women to meet and confer together in harmony, sincerity and devotion to our cause, as- sisting the men in their able calling by enabling vis to make them brighter and happier by the inspiring influences gathered at these meetings. And so when we return to our homes from this convention, may we all feel better and happier for having met, refreshed in health and spirit, and better en- abled to' pursue our duties for the com- ing year. May good health, happiness and prosperity ever abide with you. The reports of the secretary and of the treasurer were presented, showing a substantial increase in membership and the finances of the society in good condition. At the election of officers, the follow- ing were chosen to serve during the en- suing year : Mrs. John Vallance, Oak- land, Calif., president; Mrs. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind., vice-president; Mrs. Robt. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., second vice-president; Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, Cleveland, O., secretary; Mrs. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., treasurer. Texas Florists Appreciate Convention Honor The florist trade of Houston, the state of Texas and the craft in the south generally, are elated over the selection of Houston as the S. A. F. convention city for 1916 and plans are already being discussed for future work in an effort to make the next gathering of the. society the greatest iri its history. In acknowledging the honor, Robert C. Kerr, of Houston, Vice-president elect of the society of American Florists, writes : "I want to express for Texas and the florists of the south, our gratefulness for this convention, and I assure you we are going to try to make this the greatest annual gathering the society has ever held. We propose to give it all pos- sible publicity and pull hard for a large attendance. We have the sup- port of the Chamber of Commerce, the city of Houston as well as the Rotary Club and other civic organiza- tions, and this support will be a great help when it comes to entertainment. "We want to call your attention to the fact that we have one of the largest auditoriums in the south for convention and exhibition purposes. We have a citizenship that has never left a thing undone to make visitors enjoy their stay in our city. We have many side attractions which make it worthwhile for conventions in Hous- ton. Our future work will show that we are not unmindful of this great honor, and we feel that we are deeply indebted to our many friends for their hearty support." The Necessity of National Publicity. A paper by Albert Pochelon. secretary of tin- Florists' Telegraph Delivery, presented at the thirty-first annual convention of the Society of American Florists. San Francisco. Calif., Au- gust 17-19, 1915. This subject has been given to me and I will try and treat it from the standpoint of secretary of the Flor- ists' Telegraph Delivery, an associa- tion which has done a great deal of work in the way of publicity. So far, of course, every member has been do- ing his or her share in their different localities to draw their patrons', or would-be patrons' attention to the tele- graph or out-of-town service, and the results gained in the past few years, were very much beyond expectation. This much for the introduction of the points which I will bring out now. If the florists throughout the country can be indorsed by a national adver- tising campaign, drawing the public's attention to the Florists' Telegraph Delivery shops all over the country, and the public impressed that F. T. D. does not stand for telegraph orders only — no, it must stand for the best in service, prompt pay, sure and honest delivery that can be obtained in the florist trade of today. Immediately after reading the above lines you may think that I am too much F. T. D., but that is not at all so. Just remember that every good retail florist in the "United States and Canada has the same right to join the F. T. D. and work with us, not alone for his or our benefit, but for the good of the florist trade. Today you may consider the F. T. D. a pretty good organiza- tion of the sales department in the florists' trade, and if you want to i9 T 5- The American Florist. 301 MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. Immediately After the Close of the Opening Meeting. make a start for a national campaign, you will have to get a body of retailers who are businesslike enough to see the benefit of such a campaign and who will have to get up a fund to spend for this advertising, and this fund must be guaranteed before any attempt at spending it is made. This campaign must go through periodicals as well as daily local papers. For many years this relaying of orders has been, you might say, limited to Steamer deliveries in New York or for funeral work, but the day is here when this relaying can be applied to every occasion for which we sell flowers in our shops. Many a retailer has shipped flowers from his town for one hundred or more miles and felt that he would rather make the sale than relay the order; has he gained anything by so doing? No, he has hurt the florist trade in almost every instance. These shipments have arrived poorly, where, if the man in the respective town would have made this delivery the patron would have received the full value for his money beside the advertising of the florist out-of-town service. Do not forget for one moment that you may do $10,000 worth of advertis- ing and then not be able to deliver the goods right and faithfully. By such methods you will do more harm than good to the florist trade. I, therefore, advise, first of all, before any national advertising campaign is done to investigate who can handle and deliver the goods the best and so back up his advertising. I would hate to think that an order sent by me to a brother florist in another town would not be handled as conscientious- ly as I would want to fill it myself. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that our florist trade is still the least advertised of many a trade, but it seems a lot of retailers are waiting for someone outside the trade to ad- vertise their goods and you may rest assured they surely will have a long wait coming. If we had 500 retailers around the country like Henry Penn and a few others who I could name, who have spent money on a large scale for advertising and yet doing this cautiously, the whole florist trade would gain a lot, but just now, in- stead of being thankful to such men, what do a great many narrow, jealous retailers do? They knock, criticize and run down the many advertising flor- ists; at the same time they forget that if all the people they have made flower buyers of, would go back to their shops for everything they need, they could not handle the business. Many a man or woman have I in- duced to use flowers on their tables and if all would come and trade with me alone I would not care to handle all that amount of business. Let each retailer make up his mind to cultivate a want for flowers at oc- casions where people now do not think of using flowers instead of watching with jealous eyes his florist neighbor's store and criticising his way of doing business and we all will be better satisfied aside from being better men and better florists. I think it is folly for the New York men to dictate to the man in Detroit how to advertise. It is a much safer way for each man to study a plan or system of how he can get the most publicity in his lo- cality. After this is done an indorse- ment of a national campaign is abso- lutely in order, but before that it would be throwing away money. National advertising is a good deal like co-operative advertising. It is up to a few to do the work to the best of their ability and even after they can show the best results it is hard for the few to collect the money from the others. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Mothers' day would never have become the great benefit to the florist trade had it not been for the florists in their different localities taking- this proposition in hand and following it up so that some day I hope Mothers' day will be- come the same as Easter or Christ- mas is to the florist trade. Yet, ask the fellows who do the actual work, and see and hear what they have to say about plugging to get even a hearing with some of their brother florists. You might be surprised when I tell you they sometimes almost have to beg and plead for the other fellows to come in with them, aside from doing the hard work, and I venture to say right here, if they were unsuccessful and did not get the results they would never be forgiven and even the best of us can make a misjudgment sometimes. Cleveland is going to have a big flow- er show next fall and the way they go at the advertising is a study worth while being appreciated by a great many. In the florist trade not just one or two individuals will get the largest benefit from same and the men who are doing the work should be honored and appreciation shown to them by their brother florists and I sincerely hope they will get this without any curtailing. If publicity and advertis- ing in the florist trade will help in increasing as it has within the last five years I can safely state that in another five years the florist trade will be on more of a business basis than it is now. The time has past where a merchant or business man could not be a florist unless he was a graduate from a greenhouse. Today the most prominent retail florists have gradu- ated from merchants' offices or business institutions. The grower, of course, does not like this as well, but let the grower raise a pretty plant, or cut flowers, then add the artistic taste of the up-to-date retailer, and let him place it in his method on the market, and watch the success. The success of the Ford automobile organization is not so much the me- chanic who puts the machine together, but the merchant's ways of publicity — the office, the clerical and financial de- partments which have had more to do with the upbuilding of this organi- zation and thousands of other large and successful concerns that have been built up in this country, and in every case you will find that the largest part of the publicity was studied out by not so much the prac- tical and theoretical man, as the man with the most modern up-to-date busi- ness ideas. Of course I have to come back to my first saying, that advertis- ing must first start by getting up an article which will stand on its merits, and which you can fully back up be- fore you reach out for the publicity. ' I could keep on writing on these lines, but the same substance will al- ways lead me back to my first say- ing, that before we can think of na- tional advertising campaign, we must have, first of all, representative re- tailers in every town, who will back up our preaching and give the best of "service, followed up with a prompt payment of their bills and not allow them to run along for three, four or six months, or even longer. There are so many florists in this country wlio seem to forget that prompt payments of bills is one of the greatest reputa- 302 The American Florist. Aug. 28, tions a man can get. After all, it is nothing else but business like. Tours in hope that within the next few years advertising publicity will be increased so that no town will ever be able to report in the : florists' trade papers about a glut or overstock of the market. It is up to the retailers to get rid of the grower's production, not up to the grower. Permanent Convention Gardens. Paper by Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn., presented at the thirty-first annual convention of the Society of American Florists, San Fran- cisco. Calif., August 17-19, 1915. There can be no question as to the importance and desirability of arrang- ing for convention gardens wherever pur annual meetings are to be held. The usefulness and value of such gar- dens as a medium of publicity and education will not be doubted by any pne who gives the subject due con- sideration. There is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, no great diffi- culty in establishing such a garden for each convention, and the only real problem, it seems to me, is to make it permanent. This necessarily is a question which, in the main, must be solved by the local promoters of the garden. The same spirit that was em- ployed in its creation, should be able to solve the question of its future ex- istence, permanency and growth. I have, in the past, presented the question whether or not it would be possible to select the convention city two years in advance, instead of one, in order to provide for two years' growth of the hardy material, which could be used to advantage in the planting of the garden. Personally, 1 wish this could be done, because I re alize the great and resulting benefits that would accrue; and I believe that all plantsmen will agree with me. There can be no doubt but what the value of the gardens, from every point of view, would be greatly enhanced by this additional time given them in preparation; and that the interest of professionals and the public alike, be- fore and after, as well as during the convention, would be correspondingly increased. However, if this plan is not deemed feasible, there is still one ad- vantage open With the present arrange- ment, which has not been made use of in our past undertakings along this line. If our brother florists and horticul- turists of the city, ambitious of secur- ing the next convention are real anx- ious to have $he best garden thus far made, they will select a piece of land for' thai purpose, far 1 in advance, and will submit a well arranged plan to the convention at which they make their bid for the next meeting. If they land the prize, they should pre- pare the grounds at once, and secure without delay all planting material that can be transplanted to advantage in the fall. In this way, most of the perennials, shrubs and trees will be well established in the spring, and make a very good showing by conven- tion time. Early solicitation amongst prospec- tive exhibitors is, for many reasons, absolutely necessary. A time limit should be set for allotment of space in the garden, and the special atten- tion of such prospective exhibitor must be called to this. All space not ap- plied for by a certain date, should then be offered to nearby and local grow- ers with a slightly extended time lim- it. This limit should be set so as to give the committee in charge an op- portunity to secure suitable planting material for filling the unsold spaces in the garden in good time. It is ab- solutely necessary, in my opinion, to give the committee in charge of the garden all necessary power and means, and to concentrate the actual direc- tions and supervision in one active, experienced, dependable man. Tell this man to go ahead, and then do not interfere with him; but give him all the assistance he needs, when he asks for it. I believe it would be a good investment, generally speaking, to send him on a two months' trip to visit personally the principal growers in all parts of the country for the pur- pose of soliciting exhibits. Let him start right at the convention. The right man will thereby awaken the general interest of the trade and se- cure the desired support; correspond- ence would not be nearly as effective. I cannot lay too much stress on the necessity of giving all exhibits the best possible attention and care, and of guarding the interests of the ex- hibitor in every possible way. Be sure that he gets the space he bought; that his plants are properly labeled, and his firm's name is properly displayed. Give him all he is entitled to and as much more as you can. It is too much- to expect that very many dis- tant firms will keep up their exhibits after the convention year. Yet some of the wide-awake and progressive growers will undoubtedly be glad to permanently make use of our gardens and thus exhibit their goods and spe- cial novelties in different parts of the country at the same time. In most instances, it will, therefore, become de- sirable and , necessary, after the first year, to change the layout of the gar- den and to devote the larger part of the grounds to hardy material, and a much smaller portion to the tender an- nual bedding plants. This we have .now done at Minneapolis and the new layout will be as beautiful and in- structive to our people from now on as the real convention garden was to us professionals two years ago. The convention garden must, in my opinion, always be created and main- tained under the auspices of the na- tional society. The price for space should, if at all possible, be the same wherever the garden is, and same should be high enough to defray the expense of maintenance. The chair- man of the local garden committee should be appointed a member of a similar committee of the national so- ciety and as such could act as the executive officer of both committees. Our esteemed president, Patjick Welch, has assigned to me the subject herein presented, but I am not sure that I have covered the ground to his entire satisfaction. There are really no great problems, no great obstacles, that I can see, attending the estab- lishment of permanent convention gardens, and I believe that if the old saying — "where there is a will, there is a way" — is applied at all times, there can never be any doubt as to our ability to establish such conven- tion gardens wherever we may go, and to make them successful in every in- stance. MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. The Closing Meeting in Front of the Palace of Horticulture, Panama-Pacific Exposition. 19*5- The American Florist. 303 THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt. Philadelphia. Pa. The Aster as a Cut Flower. The month of August, and early- September is aster time, when they have the field largely to themselves. They come at a time when there is not much doing in the world of flowers, but with their variety of form and color and good lasting qualities, they are made welcome and given the place of honor in the last month of summer. The most important work at this time is the demand for funerals for which this flower, with its beautiful shades of lavender and purple, is especially fitted. We know of no more effective arrangement in flowers than a solid wreath of dark purple asters, relieved with a cluster on one side of lily of the valley or lily of the valley 'and cattleyas. A spray of Sunburst roses on such a wreath makes a very striking piece. A wreath of all lavender or lavender and . white asters is also effective. On wreaths of dark magnolia leaves, the aster in almost any color makes a very finished and showy piece. If the magnolia wreath is well made, from a half to a third may show, the balance being decorated with asters and the piece will probably be con- sidered more artistic than if almost covered. A solid ivy wreath, decorated the same way, with dark purple asters is very appropriate for the funeral of an elderly person. A standing cross of purple asters, with a loose showy foot of purple and white,, and the cen- ter of the cross decorated with lfly of the valley and white roses, with per- haps a garland of" the same flowers hanging across the arms, make a hand- some large design. A casket cover of asters (we would hardly call it a blanket) should be an important part of an elaborate funeral order. The simplest form and of easy construction is made on a foundation of smilax. Set up a board the size of the casket top on pot covers on the work bench, across which strings of smilax the right length to hang down and cover the casket are laid side by side. These are wired together with long peices of No. 22 wire wrapped around each string from one end of the cover to the other; about six lengths of wire four inches apart, from edge to edge of casket,, will be enough. Be careful not to tie the leaves of the smilax in with the wire. On this are wired the flowers with little if any stem. They can be placed fairly close together, the weight of the flowers on the side strings will keep them hanging straight. The ends of the casket can be finished with short pieces of smilax fastened to the top to look like the sides. If the cover is purple, a cross or wreath of white asters in the center makes a good finish, or if white, a purple or lavender cross should be used. The double spray is most useful as a casket cover where the blanket effect is not desired. This is not at all diffi- cult to arrange. Simply make two large rather loose long sprays and bring the ends together so as to leave but little space to be filled up. Bind the stems firmly, and then fill in with similar flowers to those tised in the clusters. These should be stemmed on sticks, when they can 'very readily be stuck into the rather bulky mass of the stems. ' A nice ribbon bow, the rather long ends woven through the flowers from the center of the cluster, makes a nice finish; laid on and fastened to a double pair of cycas leaves, the points of which project slightly beyond the ends of the sprays, they are a worth while addition and also useful as a support. For sprays the aster is especially useful, all the choicest sorts or varieties of asters, with their stout stems and perfect flowers in the various shadings making ideal arrangements. The gladiolus works up very well in combination with asters. America gladiolus, lavender or purple asters, and with Mrs. Ward or Sunburst roses near where the ribVon is tied, if nicely arranged, . will produce an effect that will please most customers. The ostrich plume or tasseled asters make very sho'wy sprays when loosely arranged. A lovely shade of pink of this type makes up into a spray that would be singled out in any number of pieces. Asters also make a very good crepe spray, as lasting as carnations. To change the subject, but hold to the lovely flower, these same plume asters are wonderfully fine for wedding flowers, the white for the bride's bunch and the pink for the bridesmaids'; the tassel-like form lends itself particularly to the shower bouquet. The various shades of pink and white are fine for house decoration, there being nothing better than choice asters as a vase flower. When cut flowers are ordered for the sick room, the aster is the flower for this purpose; all colors combined are sure to make an attractive gift. When sent to the hospital it is best to arrange them in a bunch ready for the vase. This saves trouble for the nurse, who may or may not have the time. Try and have them delivered early rather than late in the day, as there will be at least one good day of freshness which might not be the case if not well cared for over flight. Asters should have the stems cleared well of foliage immediately after they are received, as that which is im- mersed so soon fouls in the water. To prevent this shake a few drops of formaldehyde in the water; two or three to six drops is enough to a gallon of water. This prevents fermentation and will do away with the slimy stems so often seen with asters that have been kept over one day. K. Wheeling, W. Va. — Albert Lash, florist, is erecting a new greenhouse on South Warwood avenue. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Plans have been filed with the bureau of buildings for extensive enlargements to the botanic gardens in this city. In the neighbor- hood of $150,000 will be expended. Boston, Mass. — The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will offer many attractive prizes for young people at the annual exhibition of the products of children's gardens in Horticultural hall, Boston, August 28-29. Springfield, Mass. — As a result of the generous contributions of 225 members of the Springfield* Grange a new flower bed with nearly 900 plants of the several varieties of German iris and hardy phlox will be added to the floral display at Forest park. MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO CONVENTION. The Closing Meeting in Front of the Palace of Horticulture, Panama-Pacific Exposition. 304 The American Florist. Aug. 28 American Gladiolus Society.. SIXTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION. Under the auspices of the Newport Horticultural Society; and the Newport Garden Association, the American Gladiolus Society staged its sixth an- nual exhibition at the Casino, Newport, R. I., August 18-19, and the show was magnificent — a marvelous aggregation of superb varieties, wonderfully rich in color and substance. The floor, stage, galleries and two long balconies were completely filled with magnificent dis- plays, and a remarkable feature of the exhibition was the thousands of blooms that came from far distant places, but having the appearance of having been freshly cut. So many and varied, and of such uniform excellence were the exhibits that the judges were unable to complete their work the first day. The exhibition was arranged in sev- eral sections. Entering at the main door the hall was laid out with three rows of tables qn aisles extending the entire length of the room, while space at the side walls was completely filled with blooms in varied arrangements. The exhibit of Charles F. Fairbanks, president of the American Gladiolus Society, which was augmented with palms and ferns from the greenhouses of Governor R. Livingston Beeckman, was magnificent, caught the eye of the visitor at once and held it. This display, however, was not in competi- tion. Opposite, at the end of the hall, the entire space was arranged by B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham,. Mass., who staged a gorgeous display, and which ■was awarded first prize for best col- lection and arrangement. The upper west balcony was devoted largely to the trade exhibits, promi- nent among which were displays by Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., and A. E. Kunderd, of Goshen, Ind., the in- troducer of the ruffled type of gladio- lus. Both of these gentlemen were present and the courteous treatment extended to the many who called upon them and the valuable information given in reply to inquiries were a pleas- ing feature of the show. Other exhibi- tors in this section included John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flowerfield, N. Y.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.; C. Keur & Sons, Hillegom, Holland; Hea- ther Home Garden, New York; H. E. Meader, Dover, N. H.; 'William Sim, Cliftondale, Mass., who took second prize for best collection and display, and Chamberlain & Co., Wellesley, Mass. Passing to galleries of the main hall, a grand display of palms, ferns and gladioli from the gardens of T. A. Havemeyer, Glen Head, N. Y., and which occupied the entire main gallery, was the attraction, while on the side gallery the exhibits in the amateur classes were staged. The general attractiveness of the entire arrangement of the show was enhanced by tall, graceful palms, hang- ing baskets of ferns, .cedar trees and made up lattice, covered with oak leaves and all tastefully placed. The exhibition was said to be the finest in the history of the society. The following are some of the varie- ties in the list of first prize winners : Best six spikes, white — Europa. Best six spikes, pink — Panama. Best six spikes, yellow — Sulphur King. Best six spikes, red — Princeps. Best six, any other color — Loveliness. Best 25 spikes, white — Alaska. Best 25 spikes, red — Mrs. Francis King- Best 25 spikes, yellow — ^Mongolian. Best 25 spikes, blue — Baron Hulot. Best 25 spikes, pink — Panama. . Most artistically arranged basket — America. What was thought on good author- ity to be the pick of the show was a new seedling originated with A. E. Kunderd. Goshen, Ind., and exhibited by* L. Merton Gage, Natick, Mass.; color, creamy pink. The best outstanding varieties in sev- eral large displays in the Fairbank's exhibit were Titanic, Golden King, Loveliness. May Fennell, Rochester, America, Panama, Schwaben, Pride of Goshen, Pink Perfection and Mrs. G. W. Moulton. In the collection exhibited by B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. Ni- agara, Primilinus, Apollo, Glory of Hol- land, Pink Perfection, Loveliness, Rogue Troch, Schwaben and Madame Butterfly were trie outstanding varie- ties. The display of Arthur Cowee, Ber- lin, N. Y., was a grand showing of ad- vanced types of Primilinus hybrids in shades of pure yellow, white, cream and orange; also a new variety, Evo- lution Perfectus, of a delicate ^ose-pink shade, with lower petal splashed with white. Outstanding were the Varieties War, Peace and Dawn: In the Kunderd collection were shown some of the new Primulinus hybrids now offered for the first time, Alice Tiplady, large and grand of most beautiful orange saffron color, and Primunella, a beautiful, ruffled, butterfly orchid-like flower, seeming to be the best outstanding. Among the 1915 novelties of the new ruffled type were the following : Kunderdi Glory, creamy apricot tinted pink; Jules M. Fairbank, blue; Red Amaryllis, bril- liant blood red; Mrs. Frank Pendleton, bright rose pink, and Myrtle, pink, all of which are exquisite. Outstanding in the collection staged by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., which was in charge of the firm's representative, John S. Hay, were Cardinal, Eugene Lefebre, Henri Le- moine, Mme. Monneret Sully and La Couronne. From a bird's-eye view of the main hall, the writer picked Mrs. Dr. Nor- ton, Rochester White, Hulanda, Love- liness, May Fennell, Florence, Titanic, Apollo and Panama as being outstand- ing. It was said that the reason for so few entries by local growers being made was due to the fact that, owing to the magnitude of the show, an im- pression existed that there would not be room for all. and the few that did enter fared well. President Mackie of the Newport Horticultural Society, en- tered in the open class with 25 red and captured first prize; Miss Fanny Foster won first for the best 36 spikes, and Mrs. Weld's Collection also was first. Mrs. W. W. Sherman's dainty centerpiece, arranged by Andrew Ram- say, gardener, also received first prize. The judges were James Wheeler, Natick, Mass. ; James Leestraten, Sax- onville, Mass.; William Andrews, Sterling, Mass.; Bruce Butterton, James Robertson and Andrew S. Mei- kle of Newport, and while the high character of the displays made their work difficult, the decisions were very satisfactory. T. A. Havemeyer, man- ager, and Henry Youell, assistant man- ager, assisted by Alexander MacLel- lan, Bruce Butterton, William Grey and others, accomplished an enormous amount of work in the arrangements, and it must be very gratifying to these 'gentlemen that their efforts were crowned with such deserved success, for which both members of the society and visitors alike are duly apppreei- ative. Two exhibits, one from Munsell & Harvey, Ashtabula, O., and one from A. H. Austin & Co., Wayland, O., ar- rived in good condition, but too late to be judged. The former firm showed Hazel Harvey, a handsome, glowing, red variety, and the latter staged a seedling, Evelyn Kirtland, a strong- growing pink. Two of the larger exhibits were ar- ranged by Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy and Miss Rosa Gurtler. Both of these ladies were indefatigable workers and showed artistic taste of the highest or- der. They were also first to have their exhibits staged. The judges were some time in mak- ing the award in the class for the best arranged basket or hamper of not more than 25 spikes, as there were eight entries in this class. A vase PARK SUPERINTENDENTS AT SAN FRANCISCO. '9*3- The American Florist. 305 / . £ l •H!!'M.,."..jj||ii P 1 1 i 3 ■// B£S9|^E^£9fQ8i9 1 ^Vl^IK. -*M u''iSr> ',fift-\ TU x.+, i-;-«y »,--■ J. .<.*..; F ■ . U - I AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, NEWPORT, R. I., AUGUST 18-19, 1915. Charles F. Fail-bank's Exhibit. filled with Niagara, with the appear- ance of having just been picked from the field, entered by " Mrs. B. Ham- mond Tracy, and tied with ribbon, was awarded first honors, and a ham- per filled with America, arranged with a ribbon bow, shown by J. G. Lei- ken's Newport branch store, second. The judges' task did not end here, however, for it was found that the Tracy exhibit was one spike over the limit of 25, which disqualified the ex- hibit and gave the Leiken's entry first prize. Mrs. Tracy, however, received a special award of a silver cup for the artistic arrangement of her ham- per. The subjoined verses were composed by Alexander MacLellan during the exhibition and dedicated to T. A. Havemeyer of New York : When the rose has had her day, and shed; The sweet peas straggled off to bed, Then wakes the gay, but not frivolous, Bold and aggressive gladiolus. Her sword leaves, long, two-edged and sharp,' Straight as a string, without a warp, The flower spikes tall of stately mien, In beauty's realm a reigning queen. The annual meeting of the society was held in the governors' room at the Casino. It was voted to have the meet- ings hereafter biennially instead of an- nually. The executive board recom- mended New York as the next place of meeting. "Votes of thanks were ex- tended to Messrs. Bruce Butterton and T. A. Havemeyer; The following offi- cers were elected : Charles F. Fair- banks, Boston, Mass., president; Theo- dore A. Havemeyer, New York, vice- president; Henry Youell, Syracuse, N. Y., secretary; A. E. Kunderd, Goshen. Ind., treasurer. Executive Board — Henry Youell, A. E. Kunderd, Theodore A. Havemeyer and Arthur Cowee, Ber- lin, N. Y. THE AWARDS. Open Glass. Best six spikes, white, any variety — C. F. Fairbanks, Boston, Mass., first; T. A. Have- meyer, Glen Head, N. Y., second. Best six spikes, pink or any shade of pink — C. F. Fairbanks, first; R. W. Sweett, Saxou- ville, Mass,, second. Best six spikes, any yellow — Galen Stone (Arthur E. Griffin, Supt.), first; T. A. Have- meyer, second. Best six spikes, blue or lavender — C. F. Fair- banks, first; T. A. Havemeyer, second. Best six spikes, red or shades of red — R. W. Sweett, first; C. F. Fairbanks, second. Best six spikes, any other color — B. Ham- mond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., first; Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y., second. Best collection, 10 varieties, six spikes of each — B. H. Tracy. Best vase of white or light seedling, new — Clark W. Brown, Ashland, Mass. Best six spikes Golden West^Clark W. Brown. Best three spikes A. W. Clifford— Madison Cooper. Best 12 spikes Black Beauty:— Madison Cooper. Best 12 spikes Lucille — Madison Cooper. Best 12 spikes Michigan — Madison Cooper. Best display of Primillnus blooms, not less than four inches across, not less than 25 spikes — B. H. Tracy, first; C. W. Brown, second. Best 12 spikes any variety in one vase — H. E. Meader, Dover, N. H., first; R. W. Sweett, second. Best collection of Kunderd varieties, both plain and ruffled petals — C. "W. Brown, gold medal; P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y., sec- ond. Best 25 spikes Hollandia — C. F. Fairbanks, silver medal; R. W. Sweett, bronze medal. Best six spikes Mrs. Pendleton — Madison Cooper, first; H. E. Meader, second. Best 20 spikes Panama — R. W. Sweett. Best 20 spikes Niagara — B. H. Tracy. Best seedling never before exhibited, not less than three spikes — L. Milton Gage, Natiek, Mass., first; John Lewis Childs, second; R. W. Sweett, third. Best 25 spikes any white variety — John Lewis Childs, first; B. H. Tracy, second. Best 25 spikes of red or shades of red vari- ety — R. W. Sweett, first; Wm. McKay, second. Best 25 spikes, yellow — C. W. Brown, first; John Lewis Childs, second. Best 25 spikes, blue or lavender — C. W. Brown, first; R. W. Sweett, second. Best 25 spikes pink or shades of pink — C. F. Fairbanks, first; R. W. Sweett, second. Best 25 spikes any other color — B. H. Tracy, first; John Lewis Childs, second. Most artistically arranged basket or hamper of blooms, not more than 25 spikes — Joseph G. Leikens, Newport, R. I. Best three spikes of Clear Eye — Madison Cooper. Amateur and Private Gardener Class. Best 10 varieties, three spikes each — C. F. Fairbanks, silver cup. Best five spikes each, Europa and Panama — T. A. Havemeyer, first; Madison Cooper, sec- ond. Best six spikes any white — Miss Fanny Fos- ter. Best three spikes Golden West — L. M. Fuller. Best collection, two spikes of each — Madison Cooper. Best six named varieties, three spikes each — Madison Cooper. Best 25 spikes Minnesota — Madison Cooper.' Best collection new ruffled types — C. F. Fair- banks, gold medal. Best 25 spikes Golden King — Madison Cooper, first. Best 10 spikes Panama — T. A. Havemeyer, silver medal. Best 10 spikes Niagara — T. A. Havemeyer, Best exhibit of Primulinus hybrids — L. M. Fuller. Best three vases, three spikes each Schwa- ben, Badenia and Pink Perfection — T. A. Have- meyer, silver cup Best collection and display — B; H. Tracy, first; Wm. Sim, second. Best exhibit of at least 15 varieties, 3 spikes each, correctly named — C. F. Fairbanks, silver medal; Madison Cooper, bronze medal. For the best display of Gladiolus blooms not more than 36 spikes. No preference given jt!o named varieties — Miss Fanny Foster, silver cup;; L. M. Fuller, second. For best three spikes any named variety-p L. M. Fuller, first; Arthur E. GrifBn, Becond; Madison Cooper, third. Best 10 spikes, any red variety — Madison Cooper. J. J. B. 306 The American Florist. Aug. 28. PLANT NOTES. Dahlias. As the cool nights approach it pays to make preparation to cover the best varieties and protect them from the early frosts. Generally the first frosts are followed by two or three weeks of pleasant warm weather, when flowers are more or less scarce, the outside stock being cut down and the greenhouse stock not being yet in full crop, and a supply of dahlias is a great boon at such a time. See that the plants are properly labeled so when it comes to lifting time there will be no mistakes made. A good large label placed beside each root with the correct name is essential in growing this crop. This label can be tied on to the root when the clumps are lifted and all danger of misnaming be obviated. Keep the plants securely tied- to the stakes so that the high winds which are prevalent in the fall cannot break the plants down or the branches off. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The plants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine should now be making act- ive Igrowth, the bud shoots starting and the plants taking on shape. The earlier struck cuttings will now be fine plants in five and six-inch pots and will need a center stake to keep them erect. It is yet too early to tie the plants into shape, but if any of the branches are long enough to hang over the edge of the pot, they should re- ceive some support. These branches hanging over the edge of the pot are in the way when watering and if the leaves get wet, it takes some time for them to dry off and many will be- come spotted, and besides the branches grow crooked and are much harder to tie into place later on when this will have to be done. Keep the plants in a good warm house from this on until the buds begin to show color, when they can be placed in cooler quarters, but do not keep the house too close. Give a little ventilation every day pos- sible. If kept too close and moist some of the foliage will spot and be ruined. Constant light fumigations will be necessary to keep down the green aphis. These plants do not like heavy fumigation but light fumigation carried on frequently will keep the vermin in check and not damage the plants. These insects must be con- quered before the plants begin to bloom or they will cover the young blooming shoots completely. Violets. The single violets should be planted in the houses now as soon as the beds are ready. In lifting the plants in the field try to get a good ball of earth with the roots and avoid as much as possible the roots becoming dry. These roots are very soft and succulent and if they become too dry new roots will have to form and it will take some time for the plants to become estab- lished in their new quarters. The bet- ter way is not to try to handle too many plants at a time, but to lift a few and plant them out at once. When the plants are lifted all the runners should be removed and the plants as soon as set should be well watered. They should then be shaded during the warm days, the length of time neces- sarily depending upon how quickly they will take hold in the new soil. Give the plants all the air possible but avoid draughts if possible until they begin to show growth. Fall Propagation. There are many of the plants used for bedding purposes that are better propagated in the fall, for cuttings are more readily obtained, root easily and allow time for the growing of good stock. Ivy geraniums, to have fine plants in the spring, are much better propagated at that time. Vincas for the spring sales propagated in Septem- ber make fine plants by the first of May. The long shoots can be cut up to two eyes each and they will root in three or four weeks, then potted in 2%-inch pots and kept cool until Feb- ruary, when they should be potted into 4-inch pots and grown along the sides of the beds or benches. Abutilons should be handled in a similar man- ner. The tender tips should be used for the cuttings, and these should be kept well watered and shaded until roots are formed, when they can be potted and kept cool until towards spring. The pelargoniums that were cut back and dried off in August should now be made into cuttings and should be taken and placed in the cut- ting bench. There are also many plants that the stock should be looked out for at this time and a few plants lifted and housed before frost. Many growers prefer to raise their salvias from cuttings and in this case a few plants can be potted and grown on. Any extra good double petunias should be lifted. Pyrethrum or feverfew, co- leus and the other soft wooded plants should be selected and potted that they may become established before cool weather. Sweet Peas. The early sown sweet peas will soon need some support, and the plan most generally adopted by growers with peas inside is to pass strings around the plants fastened to stakes at each end of the row. If the rows are lengthwise of the bench stakes to which the strings may be fastened will have to be arranged about every ten 'feet. As soon as the plants have at- tained a height of six inches the first string should be tied on and strings should be added every six to eight inches as the plants grow taller. The plants must be kept growing straight throughout their culture, so they must have strings quite close together for their twining arms to catch upon, and if when the plants are in bloom they are not kept tied up a large number of the flowers will have crooked stems. Care must yet be taken with the wa- tering and until the plants show "ac- tive growth, they should receive but little water, being kept on the dry side. If allowed to be too wet, stem rot will result and the plant will die. If sweet peas are to follow the early chrysan- themums the seed can now be sown. Three or four seeds in a 4-inch pot will be right for this time, for they will have to grow in the pots about six AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, NEWPORT, R. Section of the Main Floor Exhibits. I., AUGUST 18-19, 1915. i9'5- The American Florist. 307 PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION HALL GARDENS AND LAWN. Flower Beds and Informal Border Arranged by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. weeks, the middle of November being about as early as the chrysanthemums can be cleaned out and the beds made ready. Careful watering will be the watchword for the young seeds and do not thin out too early. Wait until the plants are in good growing condi- tion, when they can be thinned out to one plant in a pot. Anemones and Ranunculus. The grower desirous of having some- thing out of the ordinary in early spring should grow a few anemones and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex- pensive and will help to increase the variety at a time when the flower users are looking for something that they have not seen all winter. No doubt failure in starting these bulbs has caused many growers to give up the attempt of their culture, but if once understood they are as easily grown as any other of the bulbous flowers. The bulbs should be planted in flats close together and covered with about half an inch of soil and then placed under a bench in a cool house. Under no circumstances water the soil or place them where water will drip upon them, for if they become wet they will surely rot. Place papers over the flats to prevent evaporation and in about three weeks the bulbs, will throw out roots and the tops start. They can then be placed in pans or in the benches and grown as any other bulbs are handled. Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants of cyclamens for another year, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a 6-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but a few blooms and flowers, which is sure to be the result with the later sown seed. Soak the seed for. about. 24 hours in tepid water and place the re- ceptable in a warm place, and plant in flats about one-half to three-quar- ters of an inch apart and there will be need for but little further labor un- til later in the winter. Be sure and have a light porous soil "with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be making good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any buds that show up at this time should be removed. Give the plants plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sunlight and in a cool, well- ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation continued. The plants for late winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give them more heat, which will depend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. Pansies. The pansies for early spring trade should be placed in the frames that they may become established before freezing . weather commences. Make the soil good and rich. It is the plants with large flowers in the spring that find the quick sales and these cannot be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants about five inches apart and water well after planting. Keep those of a kind together and plant all the mixed lots adjoining. There is more time wasted in the retail selling of pansies than any other flower, traveling back and forth over a mixed bed trying to pick out a nice assortment. This is espe- cially so with some customers and in setting out the plants try to prevent this as much as possible. When freez- ing weather comes coves the frames with sashes which will prevent the snow from lying too heavily upon the plants and also much freezing and thawing. If frozen for months and covered with sash no harm will be done, but if a warm spell should come on, the sashes should be raised to al- low ventilation. Anemone Japonica. One of the finest fall perennials is the Anemone Japonica, which is now in bloom, and if it is not included in the grower's stock at present, it should be procured. There are bot,h, white and pink, but for general use the former is to be preferred. Where the plants are in bloom a framework should be built over them that heavy cloth may be drawn over and protect them from the early frosts, and they will bloom for some two or three weeks yet. If it is desired to increase the stock, a plant can be lifted and the roots cut into several pieces about an inch long and the pieces inserted in the propa- gating bench and they will root in about four weeks. . Pot them up in ; 2%- inch pots and when the roots have spread into the soil the pots can be placed under a bench and run dry until spring, when Jhey should be pot- ted in 3-inch pots and grown on until all danger of frost is passed and then planted out. Philadelphia Convention Hall Decorations Convention hall, Philadelphia, Pa., which will be the scene of the fourth national flower show, to be held in that city March 25-April 2, 1916, is al- ready taking on a festive appearance and calling attention to the coming event. What has heretofore been bar- ren wastes surrounding the building are being fast transformed into attrac- tive gardens, and a great improve- ment has already been wrought, Henry A.__ Dreer, Inc., and the Henry F. Michell Co., Inc., of Philadelphia, who have been responsible for the pleasing effect, deserving great credit for their public-spiritedness. In front of Convention hall, as shown in the accompanying illustra- tion, gardens and lawn, having a frontage of 90 feet and a depth of 45 feet, have been arranged by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., while at the rear and next to the building, a large informal border 90 feet long and varying from 308 The American Florist. Aug. 28, 10 to 16 feet in depth has been planted by the same firm. The rear of this border is planted with Canna Louis Reverchon, and in front of these, Canna Gustav Gumpper, the en- tire bed being bordered with Penni- setum Ruppellii. The two large oval beds contain Dreer's single fringed pe- tunias. Between these there is a large specimen plant of Phoenix sylvestris. The gardens and lawn are now in a flourishing condition and are causing a great deal of favorable comment. THE CARNATION. Seasonable Care of the Plants. The plants that have been planted in the benches for 10 days or more are beginning to get established in the new soil, and from this time on will be able to stand more sun with- out wilting. The mud shading on the glass can now be gradually removed. In our locality (Illinois), the heavy rains have done a good job in clean- ing off the shade, and all that re- mains now, is a thin scum; this- we shall allow to stay on for another week or so, and then give the glass a good washing_off. It will take a brush and plenty of water to clean the glass thoroughly, but the sturdy growth of the plants after the glass has had a good cleaning off, well repays for it. The weeds will begin to spring up very quickly in the fresh soil and the work of cleaning them out should be the next thing to claim our attention. They ought to be attended to as soon, as large enough to handle and it is a serious mistake to allow them to re- main to get large enough to cover the surface of the bed and prevent the sun and air from penetrating the soil. Go over the beds while the weeds are small, then, if necessary, attend to it a second time. The grower's principal aim during the weeks closely following the hous- ing of the plants should be to get the soil in a fit condition for the roots to work freely and at the same time give to the plants a sturdy, vigorous growth. For the first month or six weeks after planting, keep the surface of the soil open by frequent scratchings, watch- ing out not to disturb the new roots that are springing out from the plant. At the end of this period go over the beds and level off the surface so that the beds can be watered evenly. If the soil is light, a moderate pound- ing down will improve it greatly, but this should not be practiced with a stiff clay soil, the main object being to get the soil in condition for the water to pass freely through it and not retain an over abundance of moisture. Syringe the plants daily on bright, warm days to keep the red spider in check and to moisten the atmosphere, but do not saturate the soil. Remem- ber that syringing and watering should be two entirely different parts of the work. Go over the beds first and wa- ter any of the dry places that need it, then attend to the syringing of the plants. Topping back the growths should be continued, excepting on plants from which early flowers are desired, but do not allow the plants to bloom be- fore they have attained a good size or there is a demand for the flowers. The topping from this time on should mean the pinching back of the shoots that are stretching out into bud, and to keep them in shape the plants will need going over once every week or 10 days. Quick growing varieties like Beacon can be topped farther into the season and still produce an early crop of flowers, and with the red varieties when the main crop is wanted for the Christmas holiday, this should also be borne in mind. Rosette, Match- less and other varieties with corre- sponding heavy growth and foliage ought not to be topped very much after September 1. As soon as the soil in the beds has been put into condition, the work of putting the rings, strings and wires to the plants should be pushed for- ward for the plants grow very rapid- ly during the months of September and October, and if not properly sup- ported, they become diseased and a lot of the shoots and foliage ruined. This is the season when it is neces- sary to attend regularly to the work of spraying the plants with insecti- cide to keep the insect pests in check. All the available ventilation should be on both night and day. Carnation plants delight in plenty of fresh air, and when careful attention is given them in this respect, will respond with a sturdy, healthy growth. C. W. Johnson. WITH THE GROWERS Stumpp's Southampton's Establishment. The accompanying illustration shows the summer establishment at South- ampton, L. I., of G. E. M. Stumpp, well-known New York florist, whose main store is located at 761 Fifth ave- nue. The' Stumpp establishment at Southampton caters to the needs of the Long Island summer colony of the elite at Southampton and vicinity and has proven a most successful venture. The flower shop, shown at the right in the picture, has a frontage of 50 feet and a depth of 75 feet. Here, in addition to a large stock of cut flow- ers, numerous novelties for the table and porch together with useful orna- ments for the lawn and summer horrm are carried. The house in the center of the pic- ture is occupied by Mr. Stumpp, and the attractiveness of the landscape ar- rangement at the front as shown, is heightened by a lily pond in the cen- ter, the whole encircled by a drive- way. The Joseph Heacock Co. Nothing succeeds like success — and it appears as if success is the special- ty with the Heacock Co. Hard work, with intelligent foresight is the secret. When the business outgrew the equip- ment at Wyncote, there was no thought of tying up or discouraging the increasing demand; it must be en- couraged and the great rosehouses and dairy at Roelofs are the result. The dairy was at first a side issue, a by- product, as it were, but as it grew it was also encouraged until now its busi- ness amounts to over $40,000 a year cash money, with several by-products that turn in considerable more. The manure, which was to be the main feature of the dairy, is now all vel- vet. The farm with its 40 acres of well established alfalfa, its hundred and more acres of corn and other crops, is a model of successful hand- ling. The large rosehouses are in the best possible condition. The thou- sands of Killarneys, white and pink, although they have produced as well as ever, which is indeed almost a rec- ord for the varieties wherever forced, are to give way in rather a large per- centage to provide room for Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and possibly a few other of the newer sorts. Everything is planned here for expansion; there is an excess of boiler capacity, abundant water supply, cold storage facilities; acre after acre of adjoining land ly- ing just right for such ideal houses as have been erected. A large peach orchard is full of vigor and just right after its two years' growth for a good crop this season. At Wyncote, the specialty is ken- tia palms grown there from the seed bed up to the large made-up speci- men. Nowhere else are they done any better, at least in this country: They are first salable in 2%-inch pots for the centers of fern dishes; then in 4- inch and on up to 8-inch single, and after that many are made up into the bushy plants of commerce. Earthen pots are tabooed above 7-inch, all the larger sizes being grown in cedar tubs, which are much easier to ship and preferred by the. decorators for their work. Cibotium ferns were tried here, on a small scale at first, their growth not being encouraged because they took up so much room. Later it was found that they could be grown sus- pended from the roof without inter- fering with the palms beneath, and from that time on they became a standard crop and are now called vel- vet, because they are grown almost entirely in the air space of the houses that could not be utilized in any other way and get the benefit of the heat G. E. M. STUMPP'S SUMMER ESTABLISHMENT, SOUTHAMPTON, L. I. Flower Shop at the Eight; Mr. Stumpp's Residence in Center. '9 I 5- The American Florist. 309 and light without being- charged for table space. Many Scott ferns are also grown in this way and make splendidly finished stock. The large cibotiums are finished on iron- pedes- tals, which take up no room from the stocks underneath. The orchids, particularly cattleyas, are a feature. They occupy one large house with several subdivisions and overflow into and fight for place with the ferns on the rafters of the palm houses. To sum up, the Heacock Co. does things with such a degree of fitness and method to insure profitable results that they are easily among the first men of the land in their special- ties. K. Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y. Anton Schultheis has a well estab lished reputation as a florist, and his activities as a plantsman have for many years been appreciated, not only by the retailers of New York, but also by those of many other cities. For the coming season he will have a great stock, and even at this early date, it is very interesting to visit his range and grounds, for not only is there a large greenhouse stock, but also sev- eral acres covered with fine plants that have been plunged and are mak- ing fine growth. In the greenhouses there is' a fine stock of orchids. The houses made vacant by the spring sales and the removal of thousands of plants to the open, have been filled up with pot chrysanthemums, and when the sea- son arrives he will have a great stock of these ready for the market. Of the many other good features none are more interesting than his great stock of ardisias, which he has grown from both seed and cuttings. He has thousands of these plants, part of which will be ready for this season's market, while others will be grown on. A large stock of the latter are in the outside frames. Mr. Schultheis is not worrying about the possible holding up of aza- leas, as he has a considerable stock on hand and anyway he says : "X have plenty of other plants." There are thousands of hydrangeas, in vari- ous sizes and all in splendid condi- tion. There has been almost too much rain for some stock but it is hard to drown the hydrangea. The heather, of which there is a large stock, is an- other very interesting feature and it looks well. varieties. Many of the plants are of large size. Cyclamen and camellias take up space in several houses and these stocks are very promising. The stock of Boston and other ferns is in fine condition. If anybody thinks that old Bostoniensis is going out they will change their minds by JOS. HEACOCK CO., WYNCOTE, PA. Cibotiums Suspended Over Palms. This range has long been noted for pot roses, and is now well ahead of previous years. Mr. Schultheis is al- ways on the lookout for rose novel- ties, and he now has a number which look very promising, but visitors will find the usual great stock of ramblers in variety and other old favorites in pot roses. A house filled with dra- csenas is another '' interesting sight. The well known D. terminalis is prominent and there are other good JOS. HEACOCK CO., WYNCOTE, PA. Cibotiums on Pedestals Over Palms. visiting this range. We have thus briefly sketched the leading features in the plant line. A constant supply of lily of the valley is sent to market and many lilies are grown. In addi- tion to seeing the place it is worth while to see the man, as Mr. Schult- heis has been quite a traveler and is an interesting talker. Accompanied by two of his sons he has recently re- turned from a trip to Niagara Falls and other northern points. A. F. F. Frederick A. Danker, Albany, N. Y. Although Frederick A. Danker Is quite well and favorably known to many in the trade who have met him in business, or socially, all cannot know the extent of his activities in his home city of Albany. Let us state in the beginning that what is here written is not what the correspondents of the great newspapers call an "in- spired" article. We simply went to Mr. Danker's range to see it and are jotting down a few thoughts. The range and nursery is located in a fine section of the suburbs of Albany and easily accessible from the business center. There are, we judge, about 50,000 square feet of glass and a va- riety of stock is grown, a large section being devoted to roses and another to carnations. There are orchids, lilies, ferns and other stock called for in con- ducting a high-class retail business, for though this is the dull season, we found business quite active at the store on Maiden lane. In the nursery there are many good features, noteworthy being a fine selection of blue spruce. There is an abundance of land and V" nursery might, and probably will, be further extended. Located near the range is a handsome residence, whk-a is the family home. A. F. F. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 28 The Florist as a Business Man. A paper by E. J. Hayward, Montreal, Que., read at the eighteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association, London, Ont., August 3-5, 1915. Probably in no other business occu- pation has such slow progress been made in the introduction of business methods as by the general run of the ordinary florist. Why is this? If we go back into history we find that hor- ticulture was at the forefront in the time of Adam. Can it be that our lack of progress has been caused by the fact that in most cases (like my own) the ordinary florist has risen from the bottom of the ladder? He may have had to, leave school with but a limited education and then to rub along through the general course of training until he became a full-fledged gardener. Then, if lie has sufficient ambition, and if he has managed to save up a little capital, he may launch out into what is generally known as the florist business. Such a florist may have had a thor- ough training in the culture of plants and vegetables, but as regards a busi- ness training (with very few excep- tions) he has had none. There is reason to believe that we have grow- ers who do not even keep a record of their sales, and much less a record of their expenses. A local grower, not many weeks ago, told me that when he first commenced business as a grower he decided that he would just draw a weekly wage and leave the balance in the business. Now he finds that some weeks after expenses are paid he "has nothing* "left" to draw from. This man is one of our hard- est workers. It is my belief that to be a success- ful florist you should keep a regular set of books. You should be able, at any moment, to turn up and see what on a certain day the previous year the number and value of your sales were, and at what price you sold and who was your buyer. You should also be able to tell exactly what your day's expenses amounted to. A record should be kept also, as far as possible, of the cost of producing any certain kind of plant or flower grown. It is no" excuse to say you have not the time to attend to such trifles. If you are really too busy, I would advise you to engage an experienced bookkeeper. Their services are easy to obtain. Do this, even if it is only for an hour or so one even- ing a week. If you do you will in the long run be more than fully repaid. SALESMANSHIP. If you are a wholesaler you will find experience necessary in salesmanship. In the olden days nearly every- sales- man, when visiting the trade, imag- ined that toe had to be a bit of a sport. One of his principal assets was an ability to hand out a good-sized cigar and drummer's yarns. The man who could spin the best yarn generally se- cured" the best order. That time has gone. The salesman of to-day has to be clean in his methods as well as in his accounts. He must have the right quality of goods and his prices must be right. He must use good judgment. He must know when to stop trying to press a sale. He should never talk too much. He must know when it is time to say good-day. If a grower is able to collect C. O. D. he is a lucky man. As a wholesaler it is nearly impossible, in fact, it is hardly to be expected that this can be done. Still, the florist should have terms. Short terms of 30 days are far the best, as the older a debt is, the more difficult it will be to collect it. If you are a poor collector, hand it over to your bookkeeper, who, because of his experience, will know how to get after it. COMPETITION. Competition is the spice of life. I know of no better stimulant than competition. It keeps the grower wide awake and forces him to try to produce the right quality of goods. Still, there is many a man who wastes too much time wondering what the other fellow is doing, and trying to figure out how his competitor can sell a certain plant or flower at such a low price. I often think that the worst thing a man could do to his competitor might be to send him a copy of his orders. Then his com- petitor would waste so much time wondering how to get them that he would neglect his own business. Success generally attends the man who minds his own business and who keeps on friendly terms with his com- petitor and who does not try to beat him down. MANAGEMENT. Many a first-class grower makes a very poor manager. He is far too easy in his methods and willing to take over all the responsibility from his employes. This is a mistake. He should foster reliability, which is best gained by accepting responsi- bility. Every one under his super- vision should be responsible for a certain amount of work, even down to the boy that washes the flower pots. The real manager will never expect a man to do a thing that he would not like to do himself. He should pay him a fair wage for the amount of goods he is capable of producing. He should not take all the holidays and forget his man at home. If a man is not worth a holiday he is not worth keeping.. He should be cour- teous to all his employes and try to make them happy, as it is only the contented man who will do a real day's work. A manager must be a sticker. He must stick to business no matter what drawbacks *and disadvantages crop up. He ought to take an interest in his local florist club meetings, re- membering they are being held for his benefit. He should be a regular ex- hibitor at horticultural and floral shows, presenting his goods before the public, and thereby keeping in touch with the members of the trade. He- should always try to be on hand at all flower exhibitions to give advice to the amateur whenever asked, re- membering always that the amateur is the backbone of the trade. Storm at Houston Causes Heavy Loss. The recent storm which swept the Texas gulf coast did much damage in the city of Houston and its environs, and losses to florists' establishments there are heavy. At the greenhouses of the R. C. Kerr Floral Co. the loss will amount to about $5,000, the range being completely demolished, as shown in the accompanying illustrations. H. H. Kuhlmann's loss is also very heavy, estimated at $5,000 also. The store of the Cotney Floral Co. on "Washington avenue was destroyed, and Mr. Cotney and his family caught in the wreck- age, be being injured, but his condi- tion is not thought to be serious. W. T. Hauser, of the Houston Floral Co., lost about one-half of his greenhouses, the damage being estimated in the neighborhood of $3,000. The Brazos Greenhouses suffered small damage, escaping with the loss of about 400 feet of glass, the houses being of mod- ern construction and withstood the storm very well. The down-town store of the Forest- dale Nurseries suffered loss of three large plate glass windows and much damage to stock. The store and con- servatory of the R. C. Kerr Floral Co., also in the business district, was only slightly' damaged, being protected from the force of the storm by several tall brick buildings. At H. H. Kuhlmann's retail store two plate glass windows were destroyed, while at the estab- lishment of the Gulf Florist, a small greenhouse in the business center, the damage was heavy. C. H. Blecker, located at Glenwood cemetery, had the top of his store blown off, and the greenhouses also suffered considerable damage. While it is the consensus of opinion that it is too late in the season to do anything now, except what is neces- sary to protect the stock on hand, the florists take their losses optimistically and of the nature of a blessing in disguise. They will build modern houses to replace the old ones that have been in use for the past ten or fifteen years, and visitors to the S. A. F. convention at Houston next year will be , impressed with the modern establishments of— their Texas breth- ren. All of the wreckage will he cleared away in the near future, and preparations will be made for the erec- tion of the new ranges in the spring. R. C. K. R. C. KERR FLORAL CO.'S GREENHOUSES, HOUSTON, TEX., AFTER THE STORM. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 311 FLORI STS' P ALMS. Summer Care. The usual weather of mid-summer, which includes not only high tempera- ture, but also fairly high humidity, is quite a help for the grower of palms, for such conditions do much to promote the growth of the stock, pro- vided that watering, syringing and crops were not quite ideal, but with a favorable autumn much lost ground may be regained, for it is remarkable how much growth is made during Sep- tember and October, with a combina- tion of bright weather and cultural care. Areca lutescens seems to be among the palms in light supply the present season and this cannot readily 'to© blamed on the European disturbances, R. C. KERR FLORAL CO.'S GREENHOUSES, HOUSTON, TEX., AFTER THE STORM. proper attention to ventilation be given. A little ventilation at night in addi- tion to fairly liberal airing during the day, tends to prevent an over-accumu- lation of moisture on the foliage, and also has an influence toward the pre- vention of fungoid growths on or about the plants, for in houses so continually warm and moist as is the average palm house, there is much encouragement for fungus on the woodwork of the benches and about the plants. A sprinkling of slaked lime under the benches is also a help to the atmosphere and discourages snails to some extent, the latter pest being sometimes quite troublesome, especially on the young growths of kentias. Two of the worst periods for the reproduc- tion of scale insects are found in the months of May and September, and if these pests can be kept down at those periods, there will be much less trouble during the remainder of the year. Those who grow palms in quantity have to depend upon dips and spray- ing with various insecticides, from the fact that it is practically impossible to give the time to each plant that may be afforded by those who only carry a few dozens of palms in stock, but in either case most of the work of this character is likely to be done during the summer months, when there may be a little more time devoted to such work than can be spared in the busier seasons of spring and fall. This fact probably accounts for some of the insect tribulations to which the grower is exposed, as he is seldom able to find time to fight insects during the spring rush, and by this means new colonies are distributed before 1 the danger is appreciated. The present season is not quite a normal one in many parts of the country, a cool spring having been followed by an unusual rainfall, so that the growing conditions for indoor for arecas were seldom imported from Europe by the American trade. But beautiful as this palm is, a shortage of arecas would not be felt quite so much as a lack of kentias, the latter having easily the first place in the palm trade of this country. Kentias and cocos are undoubtedly the palms for the million at this stage of the florists' art in America, and the necessities of these admirable plants are well understood by numerous growers, who put out good stock in considerable quantities each season. Seaforthias- and ptychospermas were rather more common to the trade 15 to 20 years ago than they are now, and as a matter of fact were used for decorative work before the kentias absorbed so much attention, but it is apparently a case of the survival of the fittest, and instead of using Sea- forthias for decorating, they are being added to the outdoor garden in those favored localities of the south where palms add so greatly to the permanent effect in the outdoor planting. Phoenix canariensis and other strong- growing members of that family are also frequently in demand for out- door use, while the dwarf date, Phoenix Roebelenii, continues to be in demand for house decoration, under which condition it is eminently satis- factory and unquestionably beautiful. In fact as Phoenix Roebelinii becomes more plentiful and more reasonable in cost, it has found further usefulness even in small sizes, in being used to some extent for the centres of fern pans. Livistona rotundifolia is one of the most charming of dwarf palms, but is easily spoiled by insects, re- quiring constant vigilance on that ac- count, while a comparatively high temperature and moist atmosphere are also essential to its welfare. W. H. Taplin. Oskaloosa, Ia. — Theo. Greve, North Ninth street florist, is erecting a green- house. Fumigating- With Hydrocyanic Acid Gas. The materials necessary for fumiga- tion with hydrocyanic acid gas are potassium cyanide (98 to 99 per cent pure), commercial sulphuric acid, and water; and the utensils required are half-gallon or gallon stone, earthen or granite jars and a supply of ordinary umall paper bags. It is impossible to give a set formula prescribing the ex- act quantity of potassium cyanide to be used, says John J. Davis, assistant to the Illinois state entomologist, in charge of greenhouse investigations, in a recent circular, owing to differ- ences in the tightness of greenhouses. In those of average tightness I have used it on roses and cucumbers, with- out injury to them, at the rate of one ounce to 3,500 cubic feet of space. The number of cubic feet in the house should first be accurately calcu- lated. The methods of doing this may be illustrated by a simple computation on the dimensions given in the accom- panying figure, the understanding be- ing that the length of the house is 100 feet. The cubic contents of the rectangu- lar part of the house, a e d e, equals 24 X G X 100 = 14,400 cubic feet; that of the triangular part, a b x. equals 8 X 8 X 100 -h 2 = 3,200 cubic feet; and that of the other triangular part, b c x, equals 8 X 10 X 100 -J- 2 =G,400 cubic feet. The cubic contents of this house are, therefore, 14,400 + 3,200 + 6,400 = 24,000 cubic feet. Assuming the house to be of no more than the average tightness, we may safely use the potassium cyanide at the rate of one ounce to every 3,500 cubic feet of space, and 24,000 divided by 3,500 equals G.8 +, which is the number of ounces required in this illustrative case. The next procedure is to get the ma- terials in readiness for use, and to place the jars in the house. For every ounce of the potassium cyanide used, two ounces of sulphuric acid and four ounces of water are required. Two ounces of the cyanide is about the right quantity for each half-gallon jar, therefore for a house of the above di- mensions four jars should be placed at equal intervals along the aisles, and the G.8+ ounces of it divided into four equal parts, and each part put into one of the paper bags. These are used not only for convenience in handling the cyanide when placing it in the jars, but also because they slightly delay the action of the acid upon it, thus giving the fumigator ample time to leave the house before the reaction oc- curs. The jars being placed and the cya- nide properly weighed and bagged the next step is to close the ventilators in order to prevent all avoidable escape of the gas. The water — four fluid ounces to each avoirdupois ounce of cyanide — is then placed in each jar, the sulphuric acid — half as much as of the water — is added, and as soon after as possible the bags of cyanide should be put into the jars and the house va- cated immediately. Doors should be locked and labels posted designating the danger. No one should enter the house until it -has been thoroughly aired by opening the side doors, and the ventilators if convenient. It is ad- visable to fumigate in the evening, keeping the house closed until morn- ing. I have never found a greenhouse so tight that the fumes would remain 312 The American Florist. Aug. 28, In it in dangerous quantity all night, nevertheless, it is safest to air the house well before entering. As cyanide of potassium is a power- ful poison it should be handled as lit- tle as possible, and if touched with the bare hands they should be thoroughly washed at once. It should be stored in tightly closed cans or jars, plainly labeled, and kept where it will be in- accessible to persons not acquainted with its poisonous properties. Only a grade which is 98 to 99 per cent pure should be used. Sulphuric acid should not come in contact either with hands or clothes, as it will severely burn the flesh and ruin the clothes. It must not be placed in metal receptacles, as it will soon eat them to pieces. Always put the water into the jars first, adding the acid later. Never pour water into the undiluted acid. After placing it in the jars the bags of cya- nide should be added as soon as pos- sible, for any delay will interfere with the proper reaction of the chemicals, owing to the fact that the acid acts most powerfully when it first unites with the water. The manner of put- ting the cyanide into the acid is also Important. The bags should not be held a foot or more above the jars and dropped in, as the concussion might cause them to be thrown out by the reaction. Each bag must be carefully laid in the jar; but the fumigator must not lean over the jar as he does it, nor remain near it to watch the reaction. The best shaped jar, when using two ounces of cyanide to a jar, is one four or five inches in diameter and about nine inches high. If more cyanide is to be used in each receptacle a larger 1ar must be used. The foliage of plants to be fumigated should be perfectly dry; otherwise it will absorb the gas and be burned. Fumigate in the cool- er part of the day, and avoid, if pos- sible, a temperature above 60° to 65", since at a higher one plants are more liable to be injured. After a few fumi- gations the operator often becomes less attentive to the prescribed direc- tions and precautions. This tendency should be promptly checked, the ut- most care and caution being uniformly exercised. The Sweet Pea. Paper by J. Harrison Dick, New York, read before the American Sweet Pea Society at the annual convention, Newport, R. I.. July 15, 1915. For the pain that you may have to suffer in having me inflicted upon you this afternoon you must censure your honorary secretary Mr. Bunyard. When I tried to wriggle out of being in this position he said something about it be- ing an honor if I would consent; he meant an honor to the society. He is an inveterate joker. The honor is mine, and I am glad to have this op- portunity to make the acquaintance, personally, with many New England growers. For my part I am still largely an Old England grower and lover of the sweet pea. To a very large extent this fragrant and graceful flower is a product of the British Islands. It was to Dr. Uve- dale's wonderfully rich collection of rare fruits and flowers in his garden near London in the year 1700 that Franciscus Cupani, the Italian priest, first sent seeds of the sweet pea from Sicily, where he had found them on plants that were growing wild, and as proving to how large an extent the sweet pea is an English flower, no less a person than the President of o'ur American Sweet Pea Society, Lester L. Morse, is quoted as saying that fully 90 per cent of the Californian export business in sweet pea seed and over 50 per cent of the total business in sweet peas, is done with Great Brit- ain, 10 per cent going to Holland, Ger- many and France. The California sweet pea crop is worth about $250,000 annually to the grower and that great Western state plants 2,000 acres of land to sweet peas for seed every year, yielding over 1,000,000 lbs. of seed. MODERN HISTORY. Comparatively speaking, the sweet pea has a short history, nothing to be compared to the rose, the carna- tion, the tulip, or even the dahlia. Al- though introduced to culture 215 years ago, it was largely a neglected flower until within our generation. The year 1850 marks the beginning of what the late Richard Dean, a famous English florist, called "the golden period of flo- riculture," when hollyhocks, pansies, geraniums and many other flowers were being improved. Yet Eckford only began to crossbreed and select sweet peas from the few simple varieties then existing in 1870, and not until 1882, twelve years later, did he send out his first novelty, the variety Bronze Prince. At that time I was a young- ster just making my first journeys to school, and although my father was a raiser of seedling carnations, and took an especial interest in roses, daffodils and auriculas among other flowers, I completely fail to remember whether we grew any sweet peas. I believe that was the general state of affairs at that date. Sweet peas were but little grown. Twenty years after, in 1902, it was not only the professional gardeners and commercial florists who were growing sweet peas, but practically every man in the country who had a few square yards of ground. The names employed in pre-Eckfor- dian days were simple, as Invincible Blue, Invincible Striped, Scarlet In- vincible, and Violet Queen. The term "Invincible" was given to any espe- cially good strain or stock. At that time some of the German growers were also taking an interest in our flower, for Crown Princess of Prus- sia, salmon-buff, and Fairy Queen, white, were each sent out from the Fatherland. It was with some of these earlier peas that Henry Eckford began to work in 1870. The sweet pea is con- structed so as to insure self-fertiliza- tion, while the great majority of other flowers ostensibly solicit cross fertili- zation. Eckford must have been a close observer to notice that the sweet pea not only guards its repro- ductive organs with wonderful in- genuity but also becomes self-pollinat- ed and fertilized when the flower is still only half developed or little more. In new shades of color he had al- ready given the lovers of sweet peas more than a dozen varieties by 1895. Mr. Eckford worked slowly and cau- tiously, and was not in a hurry to get rich, consequently did not sell any novelty until he was well assured that it would keep true. By 1895 he had sent out between 36 and 40 varieties, or at the rate of about three each year. During the last ten years of his life Eckford added between 50 and 60 other varieties, the total number of novelties sent out by him being 115. AMERICA'S PART. But during the 80's and 90's the . American raisers had also been very active; indeed, some of the finest varie- ties that have been grown came from this side of the Atlantic, not to speak of the winter or early-flowering sec- tion, which is typically American, in- terest in which seems to be taking hold among our English friends. A list of the outstanding American varie- ties down to about six years ago (1909) shows that there were over 80 of them, 43, or more than one-half be- ing introduced by the firm of C. C. Morse & Co., of San Francisco, while well over a quarter of the number (23), were sent out by W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., the re- maining one-fifth being the combined output of all the other firms. Alba magnificat 1891, Henderson. America (red striped on white), 1896, Morse. American Belle, 1S94, Burpee. American Queen (magenta rose), 1892, Morse. Apple Blossom (Spen'r), 1908, Burpee. Asta Ohn, 1908, Morse. Aurora (salmon white), 1897, Burpee Aurora Spencer, 1909, Burpee. Beatrice Spencer (creamy blush), 1909, Morse. Blanche Ferry (rose standard, white wings), 1886, Ferry. Bride of Niagara (carmine), 1900 Vick. Brilliant Blue, 1907, Burpee. Capt. of the Blues (Spencer), 1909 Morse. Coccinea Spencer, 190S, Morse. Columbia (red stripe " on white ground), 1898, Hutchins. Dainty (primrose with pink edge) 1902, Morse. PLAN TO COMPUTE CUBIC FEET IN A GREENHOUSE. '9'5- The American Florist. 313 Dainty Spencer, 1908, Burpee. Daybreak (rose magenta), 1896, Hutchiiigs. Dolly Varden (lavender shaded white), 1808, Morse. Domino (pink and buff), 1898, Morse. Dorothy Vick (scarlet), 1900, Vick. Earliest of All (pink and white), 1898, Burpee. Earliest of All (white), 1906, Burpee. Emily Henderson (white), 1892, Hen- derson. Evening Star, 1904, Morse. Fadeless Scarlet Gem, 1907, Morse. Fashion (rosy magenta), 1899, Morse. Flora Norton (pale blue), 1905, Morse. Flora Norton (Spencer), 1908, Morse. Florence Frazer (pink and white), Vaughan. Florence Morse Spencer (pale pink), 1903, Morse. G'd'n Gleam ( primrose ),1897,Sunset Co Gorgeous (orange standard, pink wings), 1899, Morse. Gray Friar, 1896, Morse. Helen Pierce (blue veined over white), 1905, Morse. Janet Scott (salmon pink), 1903, Morse. Josephine (white), 1900, Ferry. Juanita (white, striped lavender), 1896, Morse. Katherine Tracy (bluish), 1896, Ferry. Lady Grizel Hamilton, Spencer, 1909, Burpee. Lottie Hutchins (bluish), 189S, Morse. Lovely Spencer (rose), 1908, Morse. Maid of Honor (bluish white), 1897, Morse. Majestic (deep rose), 1901, Morse. Marie Corelli (bright rose), 1909, Bur- pee. Miriam Beaver (apricot), 1909, Burpee. Modesty (bright blush on white), 1898, Morse. Mrs. G. Higginson (lavender), 1903, Morse. Mrs. Routzahn (salmon pink), Spen- cer, 1909, Burpee. Navy Blue, 1899, Burpee. New Countess (lavender), 1897, Burpee. Nymphsea (blush), 1905, Morse. Orange Spencer, 1909, Burpee. Oriental (orange), 1898, Morse. Othello Spencer, 1908, Burpee. Phenomenal, 1905, Morse. Pink Friar, 1899, Morse. Primrose Spencer, 1907, Burpee. Queen Victoria Spencer (buff pink), 1909, Burpee. Ramona (rose and white), 1896, Morse. Red Riding Hood, 1898, Sunset Co. Rosie Syndenham, 1903, Burpee. Salvation Lassie (light crimson), 1902, Burpee. Sankey Spencer (blush white), 1909, Burpee. Senator Spencer (chocolate striped on white), 1909, Morse. Sensation (blush standard, white wings), 1898, Morse. Shasta (white), 1900, Morse. Snapdragon (red), 1906, Morse. Speckled Beauty (pink and white), 1902, Morse. Stella Morse (buff standard, tinged pink), 1898, Morse. Sue Earl (mauve), 1903, Burpee. Sunbeams (pale primrose), 1904, Morse. Sunproof Salopian (crimson), 1900, Burpee. Sunrise (pink on primrose ground), 1905, Morse. Sunset (buff, striped deep rose), 1905, Morse. Tennant Spencer (rosy purple), 1908, Morse. Wanona (lavender stripe on white), 1898, Morse. White Spencer, 1907, Burpee. White Wonder, 1904, Morse. W. T. Hutchins (blush apricot), 1909, Burpee. Looking over this list it will be seen that the earliest American production of all was Blanche Ferry, in 1886; one of the great peas of history, and as a starting point for an entirely new race is possibly the most famous of all, Countess Spencer alone excepted. This variety, Blanche Ferry, mated by Zvolanek with a precocious sport from the bluish- white Lottie Eckford (1S90) gave the first of Zvolanek's crossbred varieties for winter flowering, which he named his Christmas Pink. Bur- pee's Earliest of All, which is also a pink and white, was however intro- duced in 1898 a year ahead of Zvo- lanek's variety. Then came Emily Henderson, strains of which are still in cultivation and this was probably the finest white until the appearance of Eckford's Dorothy Eckford in 1901. I hold this latter to be one of the fin- est and most perfect of the grandi- flora varieties that have ever ap- peared. Its advent was contempo- raneous with Countess Spencer. Our American raisers also were early in the field with striped sweet peas, al- though Eckford's Mikado (buff, with crimson stripes) was actually the first of this class, in 1895. A year later Morse followed with the famous Amer- ica, a totally different flower and far superior to Mikado. Gray Friar was a twin of that year, too, to which was added Pink Friar by the same firm in 1899. That was the year of birth, so to speak, of three other champions of their day, Burpee's, Navy Blue, Eck- ford's Capt. of the Blues, and Morse's Gorgeous. The last named had an orange standard and pink wings and took rank as the best of the orange bicolors until the appearance of Helen Lewis (1904) eleven years ago. This is another of the great historical peas, a delightful flower, a strong grower, very floriferous, and a grand autumnal at least according to its behavior in England. It has been superseded there and is but little grown, but in America' we wisely stick to it. The Cupid strain appeared in Cali- fornia in 1893 from a sport found in a, row of Emily Henderson. Almost at the same time this dwarf form oc- curred at other places in America and in Europe. So one might go on enumerating the names and merits of these charming sweet peas of other and earlier days. It scarcely seems twenty years since we had Countess of Radnor, Lottie Eckford, Mars, Orange Prince and Stanley in our gardens and gloated over them as the newest marvels of the period. But although they were the idols of their time they faded into the background and were forgotten as new queens and floral stars ap- peared, and by the opening of the pres- ent century the acquisitions of the five years since 1895, had almost quite dis- placed the older ones. The work since those days has been continuously toward enrichment of the red and orange shades; the refinement of the lavender and gray blue kinds, and the improvement of the pink and white bicolors, and the addition, re- cently, of those with art shades like Charles Foster, R. F. Felton, Prince George and Rosina. But there is still room for a better scarlet, a better blue, a much better yellow, and new combinations in bicolors. In a manner, the introduction of Countess of Spencer in 1904 caused the breeders to begin work all over again. They had to get the Spencer form in all the pre-existing colors. This they have surely achieved. Now the latest break is the double or duplex type, which I certainly think deserves atten- tion. Whether there would be any gain in getting a successful cross with perennial species of Lathyrus is prob- lematical. Such a cross might give more resistive foliage, fewer tendrils, longer spikes, and new colors, and ought not to be impossible after what has been done with orchids and with some other flowers. LITERATURE. In regard to the literature of the flower, America has the honor of hav- ing produced the first book exclusively devoted to the sweet pea, the readable and helpful "All About Sweet Peas" by the Rev. W. T. Hutchins; a' second edition was published in 1894. His writings breathe a spirit of the warm- est affection for this flower of his choice, and betoken an almost uncanny insight to its needs. Mr. Hutchins must have exercised a powerful influ- ence in spreading a love and knowl- edge of the sweet pea in the earlier years of its development here. His symbolic description of the flower has been quoted too often to require repe- tition now, but is a literary classic second to no other in its true and beautiful similes, and was first deliv- ered as the peroration of his address, as I remember well, at the Bicentenary Conference in London in 1900. His work seems to me to deserve prominent recognition at the hands of the Amer- ican Sweet Pea Society. In 1899 he followed this with "Sweet Peas Up-to- Date," being a complete description of all varieties then known. At that time sweet peas were greater favorites here than in England and Eckford found a better market for his novelties than at home. Messrs. Wyman and Kains at Cor- nell were also among the very earliest writers, and issued "A Second Ac- count of the Sweet Pea" in Bulletin 127, in 1897. When their earlier bulle- tin was published I am not sure. After that time the books on the sweet pea, down to the present date, have come in such a steady stream that the en- thusiast can, if he likes, fill a whole shelf in his library with a' collection of about four dozen of them. The remarkably careful and exhaustive publications on the history of the sweet peas, with descriptions of varie- ties and hints on cultivation, the work of Prof. Alvin C. Beal and issued by Cornell University, also add to the value and importance of the American literature on sweet peas, and give to it an enviable and honorable position. DISEASES. Again, America's part in the elucida- tion of our knowledge of the sweet pea is prominently emphasized in the fact that more investigatory work of a suc- cessful character on diseases has been done in this country than in any other, chiefly by J. J. Taubenhaus of the Delaware College agricultural experi- ment station. His complete investiga- tions were published in Bulletin 106, "Diseases of the Sweet Pea,", in No- vember, 1914. Therein he fully de- scribes three root-rot diseases : Thiev- alia basicola, Rhizocotonia sp., and Fu- sarium lathyri, also a fourth caused by eel-worm (Hederodera radicicola); while of stem diseases there are Scler- 314 The American Florist. *Aug. 28. otinia libertiana, a form of botrytis, causing the damping- off of the seed- lings; anthracnose or wilt (Glomerella rufamaculans), which begins at the top of the stem, working downward, and has been found to be the same disease as the one causing the bitter- rot of the apple; thirdly, streak, caused by Bacillus lathyri, and lastly the mosaic disease of the leaves, whieh is also thought to be caused by a bacillus, though not yet detected. The bud dropping trouble he attributes to a high and unbalanced nitrogen supply. This work of Taubenhaus has given us a scientific understanding of the microscopic enemies of our plants and how best to control them. THE STIMULUS OF BIG PRIZES. A word or two might be said here in regard to the impetus given to the cultivation of the sweet pea in Eng- land by the National Sweet Pea So- ciety through its exhibitions, its an- nual trials of novelties, and its admir- able Year Book or. Annual. Perhaps the latter was one of the most val- uable features of its whole work, and it would seem to be desirable' that the American Sweet Pea Society, in order to reach its widely spread membership, should furnish them also with as much information from year to year as can be collected and published. By this trinity of agencies — the exhibitions, trials and yearbook, the sweet pea became the great popular flower of the masses, so much so that one of the leading London daily newspapers saw fit to offer a first prize of $5,000 for a single bunch of sweet peas at a great exhibition of the flower specially ar- ranged for in the Crystal Palace, Lon- don. Other lesser prizes were also offered by the same paper, the Daily Mail. Naturally, with the constant advertisement that the paper gave to its scheme, with a daily circulation of upward of a million copies, spread all over the British Isles by means of ex- press trains run especially by the newspaper, everybody took to growing sweet peas. Even outlying villages had their enthusiasts who were keenly competing for the coveted large sum. It happened that the first prize went to a grower in the South of Scotland, nearly 400 miles from London, while the second prize went to another grower in the Isle of Wight, as far south as it is possible to reach, in England. Welsh and Irish growers likewise competed. This was probably the "climax of the sweet pea boom, al- though immense interest still holds there. The following year the firm of Henry Eckford, now conducted by John S. Eckford, in a series of adver- tisements followed the lead of the Daily Mail, and ' also offered a first prize of $5,000 for a bunch of .sweet peas grown from seeds supplied by the firm. This was also continued the sec- ond year. Every horticultural society and every village that had a flower show made great displays with the sweet pea, and for the time being it was everybody's flower. POINTS IN CULTIVATION. I cannot conclude these remarks without some few references to mat- ters of cultivation. The enormously keen competition that these big prizes .engendered led to a revision in the methods of cultivation of the sweet pea. Not being content with the ordi- nary spade cultivation of the soil, and the sowing of the varieties in the ordi- nary way in lines, leaving them fairly close to form a hedge, the growers took to trenching their ground early in the autumn 2% feet and even ZVz feet deep — sometimes more than this, also heavily manuring with farmyard manure, and with dustings of bone meal, wood ashes, soot and lime. Then it became the practice to plant or thin the seedlings to six or eight inches apart, and enthusiasts set their plants much wider even than this in the row. Tendrils and all lateral growth were cut or pinched off in order to throw vigor into the main stem, foliage and flowers. This gradually evolved the cordon or single stem method of culti- vation, in which the plants are run up a tall bamboo cane, sometimes 8 feet or 10 feet high. The firm of Dobbie & Co. also did much to foster this super- lative form of cultivation by its crops under glass, the plants being very care- fully attended in order to produce first-class blooms for the early May exhibitions. These very early flow- ers of the summer-flowering strain, shown at the great Temple shows in London, were sensational at first; now they have become general, as other growers have followed suit. But the tendency seems to be to try to get the flowers still earlier, and doubtless the American early-flowering strain will be utilized by the breeders to promote precocity. A successful English gardener sum- med up the routine of sweet pea cul- ture in the following words : "Trench deeply, manure liberally, plant thinly, stake quickly, water early, and dispqd promptly." I offer the following as my con- clusions as to the most essential points in sweet pea cultivation for summer blooms namely, planting as early as it is at all safe to do so. The sweet pea is a hardy annual, withstanding very severe weather, and requires a long season for its early root growth in order to strike deeply and so secure a supply of moisture and nourishment during the hot days of summer. The second point I would emphasize is the need of entire liberty and freedom for each plant. One of the most fatal, things is to cause attenuated growth, or to prevent the maximum develop- ment of leaf and stem growth; these build up a robust, disease-resistive plant, and lay the foundation for large, long-stemmed, solid, bright colored, fragrant blooms. Thirdly, I think all tendrils or nearly all should be nipped off at an early stage, together with quite a considerable amount of lateral growth, but not all. Given enough space, a number of branches may be allowed to develop, the laterals from them, however, being nipped. Fourth- ly, the need of the utmost care in keep- ing the plants free of aphis or other insect pests from the start. Aphis is far more dangerous than most of us are aware of. No carnation grower would for a moment neglect fumigat- ing or spraying if he desired anything like a successful crop of first-class blooms. A few aphids in the growing point of a shoot will do enough harm in a couple of days to upset the ener- gies of a healthy vine for some time, and may have paved a way for the entrance of disease germs. As to feed- ing and watering, they are largely subsidiary, although the manuring of the ground ought to receive careful attention at the time of digging and trenching; afterward, very little feed- ing should be necessary and watering I must be done with judicious care. The late Henry Eckford never watered his peas at all I believe, but relied upon surface cultivation. Water, however, may be necessary occasionally, then a thorough soaking of all the ground should be given. WORK FOR THE FUTURE. The sweet pea is a plastic flower, else it could never have created such world wide interest. It has a future as large as the United States — and that is literally true, for although it is grown in every state and territory, we want to feel that it is not only grown and prized in every state but in every section and in every suburban home- plot. There is a great and grand field to be tilled, in a double sense, by the American Sweet Pea Society, which certainly won't be neglected. Yet in the progress of time, if the fragrance of our flower gradually diminishes and is only known to posterity through the records of today, who shall bear the blame? The sweet pea scentless! What a travesty and tragedy. Yet again, whose could be the blame? The raisers, the growers? No, only our Sweet Pea Society which awards 25 points to a novelty for length of stem, 25 for color, 20 for size, 15 for sub- stance, 15 for number of flowers on a stem and not one for fragrance! But we will prefer to regard this as too hypothetical to become a fact. Those who know most about the sweet pea are the most optimistic as to the possibility of its further develop- ment. As a society we have before us the improvement of the doubles; the strengthening of the winter Spencers; the betterment of the Cupids; the quest of a blue that will equal Salvia patens; a yellow that will rival the buttercup. We have, indeed, as much work as will keep us all busy for the next ten years. Then we can take stock again. American Plum Borer. In Bulletin No. 261 issued by the United States department of agriculture under date of July 19, 1915, E. B. Blakeslee, entomological assistant in deciduous fruit insect investigations re- ports the results of research into the distribution, feeding habits and char- acter of injury, remedial measures, etc., of the American plum borer, the food habits being especially interesting as contrasted with those of other wood boring species. The American plum borer does not by any means confine its attacks to plum. It has been taken feeding on plum, peach, Chinese plum, Kiefer pear, mountain ash, persimmon, apple and Russian mulberry, and will probably attack the trees of any common stone or pome fruits when the proper con- ditions are presented. As has already been stated, the food habits of this in- sect are of especial interest when con- trasted with those of other wood-boring species. The plum borer prefers trees which are not dead and yet are not in a too vigorous condition. Beginning at some scar, wound, or crevice, where a bark scale offers partial protection, the larva works its way back into the living tissue, in broad, shallow, irregular galleries just beneath the bark. Apple trees partially girdled by collar blight and trees in- jured mechanically by frost or by some other factor offer the ideal condition for the work of this borer. Without injury of some sort to its host plant 19*5- The American Florist. 315 the borer rarely succeeds in establish- ing itself, and entirely healthy and uninjured trees are in little danger from its attacks. On the other hand, where a tree has suffered injury the work of this borer may, in many cases, considerably shorten its life. While various authorities have at different times reported this borer as being prevalent in the United States generally, and some parts of South America, specimens in the collection in the United States National Museum, and the correspondence, notes and the collection of the bureau of entomology indicate that the insect occurs in the following states : Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, "Virginia, West Virginia, Wash- ington, and the District of Columbia. The plum borer will probably never become a pest of more than ordinary importance, except in occasional iso- lated cases. Its food habits are such that it is entirely unable to establish itself upon vigorous, healthy, uninjured trees. However, in common with a number of other insects it does deserve some attention on account of its ability to do considerable real injury where the proper conditions are presented, i. e., where trees have been injured by hail, frost, or attacks of fungous di- seases, and its rather indiscriminate choice of food plants increases its op- portunities in this direction. One of the most common instances of this in the observation of the writer is in the ease of the collar blight of apple, where the injury done by this disease is fre- quently supplemented by subsequent attacks of the plum borer. When the ordinary precaution of cutting away the dead bark and painting the wounded areas is followed, this may be regarded as sufficient for the control of the borer. Where the borer has estab- lished itself already the cutting-out method is the only one that can be followed. Nothing may be expected from the application of poisonous washes. Texabkana, Ark. — Herbert D. Bnoe has purchased the State Line Floral Co. Bat City, Mich. — Boehringer Bros, have purchased the Bay City Flower Store. Fulton, III— Jos. W. Lawson, of York, Neb., has purchased the vege- table houses of J. E. Kerman. Spokane, Wash. — The flower show, under the auspices of the Spokane Horticultural Society, will be held Sep- tember 10-11. Battle Ckeek, Mich. — The Grand Trunk Horticultural Society held its eleventh annual flower show in this city, August 24-25. Knoxville, . Tenn. — O. M. Watson has succeeded R. G. Bridge as assist- ant horticulturist, University of Ten- nessee. Mr. Bridge resigned and has returned to his home at Joplin, Mo. Sacramento, Calif. — Solano and Ma- rin are the only two counties in the state not supporting a county horti- cultural commissioner, according to Dr. A. J. Cook, state horticultural commissioner. Lincoln, III. — The employes of W. H. Gullett & Sons' greenhouses spent an enjoyable day August 13 with a picnic at Steinhauer's grove, about eight miles north of the city. There were about fifty present from both of the Gullett plants. OBITUARY. The Late James W. Lynes. James W. Lynes, for 11 years in the flower seed department of Peter Hen- derson & Co., New York, died suddenly at his residence, 137 West 14th street, in that city, Friday, August 20, from a stroke of paralysis. He had been ailing for some months, but his condition was not considered serious and the end was not looked for. Mr. Lynes was born in England in 1866 and came to this country about 25 years ago, and had previously been engaged in the florist's business in Massachusetts, Kentucky and Iowa, and in the seed department of North- rup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. He was married to Miss Stella M. St. John in 1903. He was a member of The Late James W. Lynes. Thistle Lodge I. O. O. F. of Somer- ville, Mass. He was greatly admired and re- spected by all with whom he came in contact, and his loss is felt keenly by his employers and many friends. The funeral services were held on Sunday at his late residence and the interment was at Summitville, N. Y. C. C. L. L. W. Kervan. L. W. Kervan, head of the Kervan Co., 113 East Twenty-eighth street, New York, died at the Roosevelt hospital in that city, August 24, aged 72 years He was a civil war veteran and a member of the Grand Army of the Re- public. After the war he lived for some years in Florida, and there found- ed a great business in florists' green, which was later transferred to New York. He was a man of very fine character. A widow and four sons survive. A. F. F. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with tbe names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the horticultural and floricultural departments so far as obtainable: August 25-Ssptember 3, Des Moines. — Iowa State Fair. Elmer Reeves, Waverly. la., su- perintendent of horticulture; Wesley Greene, Des Moines, superintendent of floriculture. August 30-September 3, Columbus. — Ohio State Fair. T. B. West, Perry, O., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 6-11, Indianapolis. — Indiana State Fair. John C. Haines, Lake, Ind., superinten- dent of horticulture and floriculture. September 6-11, Wilmington, — Delaware State Fair. R. G. Buckingham, R. F. D., Newark, ppl.. superintendent of horticulture and flori- culture. September 6-11, St. Paul. — Minnesota State Fair. J. V. Bailey, R. F. D., Bradley Station, St. Paul, Minn., superintendent of horticulture ami floriculture. September 6-15. Detroit. — Michigan State Fair. H. S. Newton, Hart, Mich., superintendent of horticulture; H. H. Dow, superintendent of floriculture. September 12-19, Topeka. — Kansas State Fair. O. A. Whitney, Capitol building, Topeka, su- perintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 13-17, Milwaukee. — Wisconsin State Fair. D. W. Larkin, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 13-18, Louisville. — Kentucky State Fair. J. H. Carniody, Experiment Station, Lex- ington, Ky., superintendent of horticulture; Wm. Mann, Louisville, superintendent of flori- culture. September 13-18, Syracuse. — New York State Fair. D. Lumsden, Ithaca, N. Y., superinten- dent of horticulture and floriculture. September 14-17. Berlin. — Connecticut State Fair. L. W. Gwatkin. Berlin, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 14-18, White River Junction. — Ver- mont State Fair. D. H. Stafford, Brattleboro, Vt., superintendent of horticulture and floricul- ture. September 14-17, Kingston, R. I.— Washing- ton County Fair. A. C. Money, Exeter. R. L. superintendent of horticulture; James C. Sykes. Peace Dale, R. I., superintendent of floricul- ture. September 20-25. Hutchinson. — Kansas State Fair. O. F. Whitney, Capitol building. To- peka. Kans., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 20-25, Nashville. — Tennessee State Fair. R. F. DeBerry. Humboldt, Tenn., super- intendent of horticulture. September 20-25. Helena. — Montana State Fair. M. L. Dean, Missoula, Mont., superin- tendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 20-25, Grand Rapids, Mich. — West Michigan State Fair. L. R. Taft, East Lans- ing, Mich., superintendent of horticulture and . floriculture. September 27-October 1, Trenton. N. J. — Trenton Inter-State Fair. Prof. A. J. Farley, New Brunswick, N. J., superintendent of horti- culture and floriculture. September 27-October 2, Salem.— Oregon State Fair. O. E. Freytag, Oregon City, Ore., superintendent of horticulture; Prof. A. L. Beck, Corvallis, Ore., superintendent of flori- culture. . „ September 28-October 2, Douglas. — Wyoming State Fair. Hosea M. Hantz, Douglas, super- intendent of horticulture; Mrs. Anna Jenne, Douglas, superintendent of floriculture. October 11-16, Richmond. — Virginia State Fair. A. Warwick, Richmond, superintendent of floriculture . „ ,, October 19-22, Raleigh. —State Fair of North Carolina. Col. Joseph E. Pogue, general super- intendent. _ , October 26, November 5, Macon. — Georgia State Fair. Harry C. Roberts, secretary, Ma- con, Ga. , , _,. . November 3-3, Shreveport. — Louisiana State Fair. Louis W. Bruegerhoff, Shreveport, sec- retary. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list, and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.] October 21-26, San Francisco, Calif. — Fall Flower Show. Pacific Horticultural Society In conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Department of Horticulture of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Palace 'of Horticulture. Exposition Grounds. T. Taylor, secretary, 2714 McAllister street, San Francisco. November 3-5, New York. — Exhibition of flow- ers, plants, fruits and vegetables. American In- stitute of New York. 25-33 West Thirty-ninth street. W. A. Eggleson, secretary board of managers, 324 West Twenty-third street. New York. November 3-5, Tarrytown, N. T. — Exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. Edward W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarry- town. November 4-5, Worcester, Mass. — Chrysanthe- mum exhibition. Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midgley, sec- retary. 18 Front street, Worcester. November 4-7, Boston, Mass. — Autumn exhi- bition of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticul- tural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary. 300 Massa- chusetts avenue, Boston. November 9-14, Chicago. — Chicago Grand Flo- ral Festival. Horticultural Society and the Chi- cago Florist** Club, Coliseum. N. P. Miller, sec- retary, 179-183 North Wabash avenue. Chicago. November 10-14. Cleveland. O. — Annual exhi- bition. Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Cleveland Flower Sbow. Coliseum. Frank A. Friedley. secretary. Exhibition Committee, 35fi Leader Building. Cleveland. November 11-12, Providence, R. I. — Fall exhi- bition. Rhode Island Horticultural Sncietv. Ball room, Narraeansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, secretary. Box 180, Kingston. R. I. March 25-Anril 2. Philadelphia, Pa. — Fourth National Flower Show, under the auspices of the Society of American Florists. Convention hall. Broad street and Allegheny avenue. John Young, secretary, 53 West Twenty -eighth street. New York. 316 The American Florist. Aug. 28, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada frJ.uO: Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions , accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always ■end the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue Uie American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The Sau Francisco convention (illus.) 297 — The closing sessions 297 — C. W. Ward's response 29a — Mrs. Jobn Valiance (portrait) 298 —Between the "high jinks" (illus.) 299 —Report of judges of trade . exhibition 299 — Final resolutions 300 — Ladies' Society of American Florists 300 — Texas florists appreciate convention honor. 3 tO — The necessity of national publicity 300 — Permanent convention gardens 302 The retail trade 303 — The aster as a cut flower 303 Park superintendents at San Francisco 304 American Gladiolus Society (illus.) 304 —The awards 305 Plant notes • 306 —Dahlias 306 — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 306 —Violets 1 306 — Fall propagation 306 — Sweet peas 306 — Anemones and ranunculus 307 — Cyclamens 307 — Pansies 307 — Anemone Japonica 307 Philadelphia Convention Hall decorations 307 Tbe carnation 308 — Seasonable care of the plants 3118 Stumpp's Southampton establishment 308 With the growers 308 —The Joseph Heacock Co. . (illus.) 308 —Anton Schultheis 309 — Frederick A. Danker 3i)9 The florist as a business uiau 310 Storm at Houston causes heavy loss (illus.). 310 Florists' palms .' "•••-. 311 — Summer care 311 Fumigating with hydrocyanic acid gas 311 The sweet. pea 312 American plum borer 314 Obituary 315 — James W. Lynes (portrait) 315 — L." W. Kervan 315 New parcel post insurance ruling 316 New York Botanical Garden 316 School gardens' at Lynn, Mass 316 White fly on asters and tomatoes 316 Chicago 320 Minneapolis ' . . 322 Cleveland .- 323 Columbus 324 St. Louis 324 Philadelphia 326 Pittsburgh 326 New York 328 Ft. Wayne, Ind 329 Cincinnati 330 New Orleans 330 Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club... 330 Providence, R. I 330 Oyster Bay. N. Y...' 330 Tbe seed trade 336 — Imports ; . 3:16 — A. T. Ferrell's new home (illus.) 336 The nursery trade 342 — Chinese pear may save state millions. . .342 — Nursery stock in mails ordered returned.. 342 — Wire fencing and trees 342 Market gardeners 344 — Choosing the fall crop 344 Lancaster County Florists' Club 351 Kansas City 352 Little Silver. N. J 353 Wallace R. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., who underwent an operation for appendicitis at San Francisco, August 18, as announced in these columns last week, continues to progress favorably, according to latest reports. Caladt0MS, fancy leaved, are now used to a considerable extent in the cut stage, for decorative work and in summer last well in water. The plants are extensively used in basket work during the greater part of the year, the roots being started in succession for this purpose. New Parcel Post Insurance Ruling:. By order of the Postmaster General, the postal regulations governing the insurance of parcel post were expand- ed August 21, to) include packages valued at from $50 to $100 and to ex- tend the insurance privilege to par- cels valued at $5 or less for a fee of three cents. Twenty-five cents is named as the fee for insuring parcels in an amount not more than $100. The order amends Paragrahph 2, Section 488, of the Postal Laws and Regulations and is- immediately ef- fective. Until now a fee of five cents has been charged for insuring all val- uations up to $25. For valuations ranging from $5 to $25, the five-cent insurance fee will be charged as here- tofore. For valuations between $25 and $50, the fee will continue to be 10 cents. New York Botanical Garden. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME. The twentieth anniversary of the ap- propriation by the City of New York of 250 acres of land in Bronx park for the use of the New York botanical gar- den will be commemorated at the gar- den during the week commencing Sep- tember 6, 1915. Botanists from all parts of North America are invited to attend. The following programme is planned : Monday, September 6. Assemble at the garden as convenient in the morn- ing; 1:30— Lunch at the garden; 2:30— Address of welcome and an account of the history of the garden; 3:30-5:30 — Inspection of a portion of the grounds and buildings; 5 :30-7 :00— Visit to the zoological park. Tuesday, September 7. 10:30-1:00 — Session for the reading of papers; 1 :30— Lunch at the garden; 2 :30-4 :00 — Session for the reading of papers; 4:00- 6:00 — Inspection of portions ot the buildings and grounds. Wednesday, September 8. Salt Water day on Staten Island, for a stur"y of the costal flora. Lunch at 1 :30, with subsequent opportunity for scientific oratory. Thursday, September 9. 10 -.30-1 :00— Session for the reading of papers; 1 :30— Lunch at the garden; 2 :30-4 :00 — Session for the reading of papers; 4:00- 6 :00 — Inspection of portions of the grounds and buildings. Friday, September 10. Visit to the pine barrens of New Jersey, under the guidance of the Torrey Botanical Club. Saturday, September 11. Visit to the Brooklyn botanic garden and an ex- cursion to some Long Island locality. Other excursions of more special char- acters will be organized if opportunity offers. Chrysanthemum Bonnaffon. In the obituary notice of the death of the late Thomas Foulds in some of the trade papers recently, mention is made of his having raised the well known and very valuable chrysanthemum, Major Bonnaffon. This is an error, as it was a seedling, raised by the great carna- tion expert, Fred Dorner, of Lafayette, Ind. In the early nineties he became interested in the chrysanthemum and raised several good varieties, among which was this sterling yellow. In the fall of 1893 it was exhibited at the Chi- cago exposition and attracted a great deal of attention. At the suggestion of Robert Craig, of Philadelphia, Pa., it was named after a personal friend of his, Major Bonnaffon, then visiting Chi- cago, to whom Mr. Dorner had taken a great liking. Major Bonnaffon, a Phila- delphia city official, was very fond of flowers and greatly appreciated the honor conferred on him. The variety was purchased by Robert Craig and the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. It was sent out by them the following year, and has proved the most popular and profitable variety ever introduced. K. School Gardens at Lynn, Mass. Under the direction of School Gar- den Instructor Ralph E. Hawley, more than 4,000 school and home gardens have sprung into existence about the city of Lynn, and not only are won- ders being accomplished along the line of floriculture and horticulture, but a great improvement has been seen among the youngsters, along the lines of vacation conduct. With 4,000 home and school gardens, it means that at least 4,000 Lynn school children have found opportunity to enjoy not only unusual recreation, but an education, and, incidentally, to keep out of mis- chief during the vacation period, ac- cording to the Lynn Item. These gar- dens vary in size from the humble window box to the pretentious plot of one acre. A striking example of what is being accomplished in the cultivation of home gardens is shown in the efforts of two boys who have combined in working out a plot near the Sanderson avenue playgrounds, and have already reaped a profit of nearly $80 from the product of their work. They have only one acre, but through their untir- ing efforts they have obtained wonder- ful results. In the school gardens the use of fertilizer has been eliminated, allow- ing the youngsters to work solely upon their own resources, and, accord- ing to competent judges, the results have been remarkable. White Fly on Asters and Tomatoes. Ed. American Florist: Please let me know how to get rid of white fly on asters and tomatoes in the open ground. G. W. K. Bloomsburg, Pa. The United States department of agriculture, department of entomology, reports that it has never known of serious infestation to plants by white flies in the open ground in the country north of Washington,. D. C, the in- jury usually being confined to a cer- tain type of weather, preferably warm and dry, and the insects being readily destroyed by change in weather con- ditions." Cool, damp weather does not seem to favor their growth. In Louisi- ana and certain other portions of the south, white flies may become more injurious through protection by certain species of introduced ants to such plants as gardenia and other forms of ornamental shrubs. In such an event, it becomes necessary to adopt the treatment usually accorded to the citrus white fly in its attacks on oranges, the publication on which may be received on application, to the above department, Washington, D. C. Important to Subscribers. The date on yellow address label on your copy of The American Florist will show when your subscription ex- pires. Please renew subscriptions promptly on expiration to make cer- tain of receiving your copy of each Issue. 19*5* The American Florist. 317 One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Ira to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. M'ssouri preferred. Address Key 529, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By all-'round florist, de sign- r; Ge man, sin gl--, 25; lOyears' experience; good references; stare wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton PI.. Chicago. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper: can bring some business. Loop preferred Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted -By first class florist and gardener; over ^U years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Addiess * Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted -By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and gPDeral greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German. 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted- By young man, first class designer, decorator and store man of ability. 12 years' expeiience. A-l reference. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experience d sales'ady and designer desires a PObiiion in a Cuicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particular addiess Kev 544. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that netdsaman experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and d corator. References. St?te ful 1 particulars. Address Key 508. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place 12 years experience in j; rowing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and ear penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton. Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help: over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wag'-s. Florist, 61 W. Ontario St.. Chicago. Help Wanted— Experienced young saleslady for Chicaeo loop store. Good wages to right party. Address Key 548 care American Florist. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Add-ess Key533. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- peri, nee with carnations. Siate wages wanted, with board, in firs' Iptter. Rugby Greenhousfs, Rugby, N. D. Help Wanted— A thoroughly competent and expcneni.ed Mngle man to take chaige of the gn enhouses and landscape work connected with a large hospital tor the insane. Can pay the riyht man i6M) per annum, together wi h board, room and washing. In making application, no mio detail as to qualificati ns and send copies of letters oi recommendation. Acdress St PER1NTENDENT, Topeka (Kansas) . State Hospital. For Sale— Good retail florist store; reasonable; north tide, Chicago. Addre&s Key 545, care American Florist, Chicago. For Sale— Florists' White Ice Box, 600 pounds capacity; made by Schmidt of Cincinnati; used one year: perfect condition. Cheap, if sold at once. Address Key 551, care American Florist. For £ale— Display refrigerator, McCray's; used two years; without scar or blemisn; new, retails for $175.00; f. o. b Dayton. $i25.0u. cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, K. R. 4. Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate: will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale - Small, completely equipped and well stocked nursery in Middle West, short distance from Twin Cities. $10X00 cash will handle. Ad- dress for further particulars Key 540, care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine tr ckiog land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond, Va. For Sale-Greenhouse, 37,0C0 feet of glass, fine wholesale and retail business, good locaiioD. A snap for some live man. Reason for selling, death of husband and poor health. For further particulars address Mrs. Carl Hirsch, Hillsdale, Mich. Notice— I want to buy a good retail store in Chi. ago or suburbs. For fuither particulars address Key 543. care American Florist. Wanted— Store fixtures, ribbon and basket cases, ice box, etc.. for small store. Oak finish preferred. Must be good and cheap. Send complete description and cash price. John Bancroft & fcON (Inc.), Cedar Falls, Icwa, Wanted to Buy— Retail greenhouses, dwelling, land. Full particulars price, terms. Box 248. New Rochelle, N. Y. Wanted to Buy— Retail place. Do not ask double price. Give full particulars, glass, land, dwelling; clear title and doing giod business. Box 248. New Rochelle. N. Y. wanted to Rent, Lease or Buy— From 5.000 to 15.000 teet of glass, near Chicago preferably west of city. Must be available for immediate occupa- tion. Communicatioas considered confidential. Please state facts only. Address Key 542, care American Florist. HELP WANTED A competent, reliable man to take charge of a country suburban place of about 130 acres; must have thorough knowledge of trees, plants, flowers and shrubbery; good recommendation re- quired. M. C. HEATH, COLUMBIA, S. C. FOR SALE Established business, fruit, flowers and vege- tables outdoors 8 aces irrigated, txcellent location, Weathy s- ction. South side of Long Island, near water, on main state road. $12X00. one-half cash. Owner wislus to retire. (Wcu.d take partner with S6.CC0 cash.) Willey's Farm, East "TffSr. y . FOR SALE One house, two greenhouses, barn, sheds, three lots planted with hardy plants. Apply 362 Hudson St., Syracuse, N. Y. Di signer-- Decorator-Salesman Experienced, first-class and up-to date, having been connected with best establishments in the country, is open for engagement. Dtsiie to con- nect with huh class shop, where there is an open- ing for a live wire of high caliber efficiency who can produce results. Address Key XX, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. Ac Fo Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%%$H inohei. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc-, in black and leaf adopted bv the S. U. P. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s Dearborn St., Chicago 318 The Amer iqan . Fl orist. A*g. 28, POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL-GLADIOLI-ASTERS-BEAUTIES Yellow Mums—Gardenias— Easter Lilies CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $3.00 36 in 2.50 30 in 2.00 24 in., young stock 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 40-48 in., per 100 $15.00 30-36 in., " 12.00 20-24in., " $8.00 to 10.00 Shorter, " $3.00, $4.00, $6.00 Hoosier Beauty HA.DLBY OPHEMA SUNBURST BRIIyMANT Per 100 Long.. ..$8 00 to $10.00 }-Med. ... 4.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 5.00 Short $2.00 to 3.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KIL'.ARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE B RUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2:00 FLOWERS FOR TRIMMING Assorted lots $1 00 and up MISCELLANEOUS Golden Glow Mums per doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Per 100 Asters, short and medium 2.00 to $3 00 Fancy, extra long 4 00 Daisies, Shasta 1.00 Gladioli 3.00 to 4.00 Gaillardias 76 to 1.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 60 Smilax doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2 00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, per 1000 $1.25 .20 CATTLEYAS Per Doz $6.00 to $7. GARDENIAS Per doz $2.00 to $3. DENDROBIUMS Per Doz .$6. EASTER LILIES Per 100 $10. Per Doz 1. LILY OF THE VALLEIt Fancy, per 100 : $4. 2nd 3. CARNATIONS Medium, per 100 .$3. FERNS, NEW CROP Per 1000 $1. Per 100 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 6.00 to 12.00 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stock FLORISTS 9 SUPPLIES Special on Cycas Leaves Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. Daylite Glass Cleaner, Paints, Liquid Putty Glazing Points, Etc., Fertilizers, Galvanized Rose Stakes, Bamboo Stakes 12 Bales Moss, - $10.00. Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. It is a peach. '9'5- The American Florist. 319 <4 BROS. CO ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. WHITE 2H-inch per 100 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS Special Clean-Up Price on the Following Varieties— $ 1 2.00 per lOOO The Best Variety Ever Offered. Per 100 Per 1000 Mlis Pauline Anderson, late yellow.. 4 00 35 00 This variety scored 94 points by judges of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, at Chicago, and scored 95 points by the judges of the Minnesota State Florists' Association, at Minns- apolis. siePapworth, late $1 25 S12 CO .H. Chadwick, late 125 12 00 mothy Eaton, late 125 12 00 :onto. midseason 125 12 00 ice Salomon, midseason 125 12 00 rginla Poehlmann, midseason 125 12 00 BRONZE H.Kahn.late 125 12 00 RED hrimpton, late 125 12 00 2H-inch per PINK 100 1000 McNiece, early $1 25 $12 00 Enguehard, late 125 12 00 MaudDean, late 125 12 00 R. E. Loeben, late 125 12 00 Patty.late 125 12 00 Wells' Late Pink 125 12 00 Chieftain, midseason 125 12 00 YELLOW Yellow Salomon, midseason 125 12 00 Yellow Eaton, late 125 12 00 Chrysolora, midseason 125 12 00 OMPONS, Extra Fine 2 2-inch Stock in the Best Standard Varieties Only, $1.50 100; $15.00 1O0O. Per 100 Per 1000 rut, large early yellow $150 $15 00 :ibo, early bronze 150 15 00 g Baby, late yellow 150 15 00 londyke, late yellow 150 15 00 Per 100 Per 1000 MikeGabel, early yellow $1 50 OC! Baby, small late yellow 150 15 00 La Gravere, late red, 150 15 00 Per 100 Per 1000 Quinola, late yellow $1 50 $15 00 Lillian Dotty, large late pink 150 15 00 Parkinson, late single yellow 150 15 00 Grand Clean-Up Price on Rose Plants GRAFTED, 3H-inch Stock. Per 100 50 Bulgaria $14.00 Cecile Brunner 14.00 OWN ROOT, 3H-lnch Stock. Per 100 137 Bulgaria $9.00 65Cecile Brunner 9.00 GRAFTED, 2K-inch Stock. Per 100 325Bulgaria $0.00 OWN ROOT, 2H-inclt Stock. Per 100 500 Bulgaria $5.50 Field-Grown Carnation Plants, Al Quality Per 100 Per 1000 10.0C0 Enchantress 6 00 50 00 10,000 Philadelphia $6 00 $50 00 Per 100 Per 1000 3.000 Beacon 6 00 50 00 10,000 Champion $6 00 $50 00 PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 18 in. high $4.50 per dozen. inch pots, inch pots, inch pots, inch pots, inch tubs, inch tubs, inch tubs. n. pots n, pots Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.S0 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 32 to 34 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 36 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 38 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 48 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 58 to 64 in. high Specimens. $15.00 to $50 00. Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants Inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $4.5___._.-«. __4 r|u! variety of flowers, and asters are for" most as selling factors. The late crops of these flowers ar.e now arriving and as a rule are of splendid quality The supply of gladioli has shortened up! and they have not been nearly so plentiful as they were throughout the earlier part of the summer A good grade of carnations can still be had, I9i5< The American Florist. 327 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLION & ItUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. p er 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 55 75 1.26 No. 48 1.00 1.60 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Doth L. D. f hones, ST. LOUIS, MO. J Willi art ETHTtniaa to seasoi always cm Sana Mention the American Florist when writing EXTRA SPECIAL 96 Designs at a Very Low Price. 6 each. Wreaths 12 in. to 20 in. 6 each. Pillows 14 in. to 22 in. 6 each, Easels 21 in. to 36 in. Send your order, the price ot this lot will please you. E. L. Rogers, 806 N. 12th St., Si. Louis Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing and the new crops are expected to appear In a short while. New roses are being cut daily and show fancy- quality. Easter lilies are in good de- mand, but the demand far exceeds the supply. It is about time to look forward for some chrysanthemums and some of the growers, report that they will start cutting early in Sep- tember. NOTES. The new Pittsburgh market has opened again in the new handsome building in Diamond square. All the old stand holders are newly located, after about four months' practical sus- pension of business. Thomas Joyce, Carrie Jordan, Annie Garrity and Michael Blaha are now permanently located in the new building. Edward Ashcraft, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., is spending his vaca- tion with his family at Atlantic City. T. P. Langhans is also at the same resort, having gone there to return home with his family, who have been at the shore for some time. The Cowgill Floral Co., of Salem, Ohio, has Incorporated with a capital of $10,000, having purchased the greenhouses formerly operated in- dividually by V. A. Cowgill. A. C. Miller and wife are on an auto trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City wit* a party of Homestead friends. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee ! r. O. Box 206 St Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. s. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies C, A. KUEHN, VlioMe Rower MarKets Philadelphia, Aug, 25. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell........ 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00015 01 " Mock 60001500 " Hadley 8 00@12 0) " Bulgaria 4 00@|0(0 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50@ 2 00 Cattleyas tO 00075 00 Lilium Harrisii 5 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli 1 00© 3 00 Mignonette 2 00@ 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Aug. 25. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 (0 extra 8 00 No.l 3 00 " Killarney 2 00© 6 00 My Maryland....- 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Gladioli 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35040 Asters 1 50 The McCallum Company are having the interior of their sales room newly papered and redecorated. G. M. Bloomington, IiX. — The Illinois State Horticultural Society has been invited to hold its " annual meeting in this city December 14-16. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writiug H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when, writing Milwaukee, Aug. 25. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 000 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 Ward. Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00615 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Ophelia 3 00010 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00@10 00 Carnations 1 000 2 00 Lilies 8 00©10 0* Auratum per doz.. $1.50 Snapdragon, per bunch. 25c@50c Sweet Peas 25® SI Valley I 00® 4 00 Daisies 5* Gladioli 1 00® Z Oi Asters 1 00® 2 9t 328 The American Florist. Aug. 2& r LLLIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 C.S.&G0 NEW YORI 1000 Pips, $15.00 2500 " 35.00 CHAS. SCH WAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. 07 OR Case of tpiktPv 500 Pips NEW YORK New York. To drop into the vernacular of the sailor-men, business is "wallowing in the trough of the sea," with the usual pains and penalties of dogdays, par- ticularly mosquitoes, much in evidence. It may be a little hotter in August at Houston, Texas, than it is here, but if mosquitoes are more plentiful there than they have been here this sum- mer, it will be a sad place to hold a convention. Otherwise, we congratu- late our southern friends for their en- terprise and its success. There is an abundance of stock on the market to supply all demands. Roses are not over-plentiful, but there are enough. There is a larger supply of asters and many good blooms. In some localities the recent storm beat down the crops, and in trying to get up again to the light, many stems of the crook-necked squash style of growth were produced, which hurts the sale of otherwise good stock. We have noted, however, that in funeral work, asters are being al- most exclusively used. While there is good stock of gladioli on the market, much that is now arriving has the ap- pearance of culls and had about as well have been left in the field. Or- chids continue scarce. There is an average supply of lilies and lily of the valley. August 23. — There is an increased supply of roses and they move very slowly. A great stock of asters is yet arriving and as they sell cheap they seem to have the preference, wherever they can be used. Orchids continue scarce and bring a good price. There is little change in lilies and lily of the valley. Some very fair dahlias are now on the market. There are more gladioli than can be used. GLADIOLUS SHOW. The gladiolus show in the Museum building, Bronx park, August 21-22, was well attended and brought out a good lot of stock. The largest number of first prizes went to T. A. Have- meyer, Glen Head, N. Y. (A. Labodny, Gr.) and Adrian Iselin, New Rochelle, N. T., (Jos. Tierney, Gr.) also made a good showing. Mrs. F. A. Constable, Mamaroneck, N. Y., was awarded first prize for the best six varieties, six spikes of each. In the competition for the best table center piece, P. W. Popp was first and James Stuart,, second. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., captured a special prize with a collection of perennials, including phloxes, cannas and other flowers. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., also received a special prize for a col- lection of delphiniums. They also made an excellent display of hibiscus in red. white and pink. A certificate of merit was awarded to Wm. A. Finger, Hicks- ville, N. Y., for collection of seedling dahlias. PLANT GROWERS' ASS'N OUTING. The New York and New Jersey Asso- ciation of Plantgrowers will hold its annual outing at Valley grove, North- port, Li. I., Tuesday, September 7. The steamer "Commander," has been specially chartered and will leave the Battery landing at 9 :30 a. m. and after a three hour sail, dinner will be wait- ing on arrival at the grove. There will be plenty of good eats, drinks and smokes on board, with good music and dancing, and fine bathing. Tickets axe $5 per person, including everything. Please inform the secretary, Wm. H. Siebrecht, Jr., Queen's Place Court, THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. fl 140 Manfield Street • Montreal U The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers , Long Island City, N. Y., how many tickets you require in order that arrangements may be fully completed. The committee guarantees a good time and your money's worth. NOTES. Mrs. William A. Phillips, wife of William A. Phillips, who is associated with his father, John V. Phillips, in the retail business in Brooklyn, re- cently met with a serious accident near Upton lake, Dutchess county, where she has been spending the sum- mer. She was motoring, accompanied by her children and a sister, when the machine turned over. Mrs. Phillips was the most seriously injured and was re- moved to Vassar hospital, Poughkeep- sie. Her sister was badly bruised, but was able to go home. The children were unhurt. We are glad to learn that Mrs. Phillips is improving. Miss Adelaide Foster Peck, secretary to Alexander McConnell, Fifth avenue and 49th street, was married to Rich- ard Batten, Jr., at St. Nicholas (Dutch Reformed) church, August 9. Rev. Dr. Mabon officiated. Under the direction of Mr. McConnell the church was beau- tifully decorated. The happy couple are spending their honeymoon on the Pacific coast. It is pleasing to Mr. McConnell, who says he is getting to be an "old fellow," though he does not look it, to hear from time to time of his former employes, for they all hold him in kindly remembrance. At G. E. M. Stumpp's, August 21, 30 designs and a casket cover were made up for one funeral. John Einsel, buyer for this store, is on a two weeks' vacation in the Green Mountains of Vermont. In the store; as in the wholesale district, everybody misses John. William Spohn, the bookkeeper, is at his summer home, East Rocka- way. S. Fukura, the clever Jap, who has been at the Southampton store part of the summer, is again at the New York store. George Blake of Bonnet & Blake, Brooklyn, is back on the job after six weeks spent in Rochester, Buffalo and other up-state points. His father is a resident of Rochester. Christian Bonnet of this firm is with his family in the Adirondacks and will probably remain there until October 1. Frank L. Derry, who for a number of years has been associated with the Galvin stores in Boston, has assumed the management of the New York store, Fifth avenue and 47th street. He is not only an all-around florist, but likewise a clever and amiable gen- tleman. The trade of this city seems well pleased over the news of the re-elec- tion of John Young as secretary of the Society of American Florists. With- out prejudice toward others who may aspire to the office, we consider Mr. Young an efficient secretary. Leo M. Frank was buried, August 20, in the family lot of the Frank family in Mt. Carmel cemetery, Brook- lyn, and the grave was covered with I John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WUIIAMP. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Mention the American Florist when writing wreaths and clusters of smilax, lily of the valley, orchids and roses. Rita Frank, 22-months-old daughter of Frank Frank of M. Frank & Sons, retailers of 1561 Third avenue, died August 23, after a short illness. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of many friends. William Kessler and wife of 113 West 28th street, have returned from a pleasant vacation spent at a Sulli- van county resort, and we are glad to see them well and happy. Ferdinand Fleischman has gone to Canada on a fishing trip. Ben Waren- dorff says that as a humane proposi- tion, the fish should be warned. Though this is the dull season, S. Masur of Fulton street, Brooklyn, says he has no reason to complain, as there is always something to do. The sympathy of the trade goes out to William Hanft, designer and deco- rator for Young & Nugent, whose wife died August 20. James Conlon, the Smith street, Brooklyn, retailer, has recently been quite busy with funeral work. The irrepressible Wm. H. Kuebler. and brothers, Brooklyn florists, are al- ways busy. . . A. F. F. r9 T 5- The American Florist. 329 OFFICIAL S. A.F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by tbe S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer n»H iSSslsSSS" 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist Missis Mad! so. 133 W. 28th St., New York All tbe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Ft. Wayne, Ind. TRADE GOOD CONSIDERING SEASON. Funeral work during- the past week has held up well and has helped mater- ially in moving quantities of stock. Roses and lilies were in good demand, while large quantities of Gladiolus America and Hydrangea paniculata were used to advantage. In addition to the call for funeral designs there is a small demand for flowers for hospi- tals and summer parties. American Beauty roses are in good demand and August weddings have created a call for lily of the valley and white roses. Asters are in heavy supply, notwith- standing the recent heavy rains. Prices hold up fairly well considering the great surplus of stock. Many of the local greenhouses are cutting from their young rose stock and the car- nation stock looks very promising for fall. NOTES. At the Williams-Randall wedding, August 21, bonnets filled with Sun- burst roses and tied with Sunburst ribbon were arranged for the brides- maids. An arm bouquet of lily of the valley with clusters of white orchids was carried by the bride. These were furnished by the Flick Floral Co. The decorations for the wedding- at the Randall homestead were carried out by the Bradley Floral Co., effective out- door flowers such as hydrangeas, gladi- oli and small flowers being used in profusion. At the greenhouse of W. J. & M. S. Vesey, the force is busy housing the young stock. The carnation stock will be doubled this year. The principal varieties of roses they are cutting at present are Sunburst, Ophelia and Shawyer. In the orchid houses, cattle- yas and labiatas are coming on nicely and will be ready to cut in September. H. K. Tacoma, Wash. — This city has planted more flowers and its lawns and gardens are more resplendent with bloom this year than at any time in its history. Spring Lake, N. J. — Many handsome prizes were awarded at the Spring Lake annual flower show, which was held in the Italian gardens of the Essex and Sussex hotel, August 15. More than 1,500 persons attended and were much interested in the exhibits, which in- cluded about 70 varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Geo. C. Siebrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNME NTS SOLICITED New York, Aug. 25. Per 100 RoBes, Beauty, special 10 00@15 00 extra and fancy... 6 00@ 8 00 No.landNo. 2... 3 00@ 4 00 " AliceStanley 1 00® 5 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00@ 5 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 6 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 00® 5 00 " extra... 3 00@ 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 00@ 3 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 5 00 No. land No. 2.. 1 00® 2 00 Queen 1 00@ 5 00 Brilliant 1 10® 5 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00® 5 00 " Richmond 1 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 5 00 " Taft 1 00® 5 00 " Milady 1 00@ 4 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00® 6 00 " Hadley 1 00® 8 00 " Ophelia 1 00® 5 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 6 00 Hoosier Beauty 1000 6 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 60 00@75 00 inferior erades.. 25 Of ®35 00 Lilies, Lonsiflorum and Harrisii.. 2 50® 3 00 Lilyof the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Asters 25® 1 00 Dahlias 1 00® 1 25 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 50® 75 Asparagus Plumosus.... doz. bchs. 150® 2 50 Smilax doz. strings. 50 Gladiolus per doz.. 10c@15c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Sblp Your Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FR0MENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200"and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooean Bld^., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B.Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing M. O. Ford 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper and Receiver ol cm Flowers 5^~A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 330 The American Florist. Aug. 28, Cincinnati. MARKET MORE ACTIVE. The market is apparently firmer than at the last writing, but the gross business for the week is not any larger than that of the preceding week. The supply is more than ample for present needs. Shipping business is active. The supply of roses has increased greatly during the past week, and shows also a marked improvement. Some excellent American Beauties, Ophelia, Radiance and Taft may be had. A strong cut of asters is coming in and is larger than the sales re- quire. Gladioli are still plentiful and are of good quality. Easter lilies have become scarce. Other offerings include carnations and rubrum lilies. The supply of greens is . easily sufficient for present needs. NOTES. Chas. Miller, of Covington, had sev- eral ribs and an arm fractured, and also suffered other injuries when hit by an auto last week. Mrs. Garges and Miss Garges are spending the current two weeks on a visit to relatives in Chicago. C. E. Critchell has been having a fine lot of roses. H. New Orleans. CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the New Or- leans Horticultural Society was held Thursday, August 19, at 8 p. m., H. Scheuermann, presiding, and J. Boll- winkle, vice-president, and C. R. Pan- ter, secretary, at their respective sta- tions. Minutes of previous meeting were read and adopted. The finance committee reported their approval of the report of the secretary and the cor- rectness of the books of the treasurer and secretary. The secretary made a supplemental and final report of the past flower show, which was adopted. It was decided that at the next meeting the question of giving a spring show would be decided and the secre- tary was instructed to notify all the members to be present and vote on same. A. Von Damerau was elected to membership. There being no further business the meeting then adjourned. NOTES. A. Verlinde sold to H. Kraak and M. Scheinuck one house of Roosevelt ferns. He also has a fine stock of ficus on hand. Mr. Verlinde is in the wholesale business only. P. A. Chopin, who is a very large grower of Easter lilies, Creole variety, started planting this week on his farm. C. R. P. Holyokeand Northampton Florists' Club. The annual picnic of the above club was held at Smith's Ferry "Wednesday, August 18. Mobilization began at 10 a. m. and by dinner time, counting old and young, male and female, some 75 persons sat down to a generous lunch. Captain Gallivan brought a wheel- barrow load of corn from his farm, which Quartermaster Rackliffe cooked to a nicety. J. Brunner, the well known paste board box drummer, was going past on a trolley car when he spied the water melons, and jumped off and joined the bunch, and after dinner he came near sending the baseball over Commodore Sinclair's mammoth greenhouse and down his skyscraper chimney. There was something doing all the time. The baseball game was between the single and married men, the single men winning, but when it came to the tug of war they weren't in it against such men as Corporal Strugnell, who tips the scale well on toward the 200-pound mark. Then there were races for the single men, for the married men, for the sweet- hearts and wives, and for the little tots. Every one had a good time ajad has felt younger ever since. E. J.Tj. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 ■" " 1 60 2lx 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3*4, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3*4 " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted, 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist BoxeB in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO The best florist boxes for style and quality are SEFT0N BOXES Illustrated catalog in colors on request. 1333 W. 35th St., CHICAGO, ILL. Providence, R. I. Business the past week has been very quiet. All stock is a drug on the local market, especially asters and gladioli, which are coming in too fast for the trade to use them. Sweet peas are starting to come in again and are get- ting better every day. Several of the greenhouses have Chrysanthemums in fine shape and almost ready to bloom. NOTES. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club held their annual outing August 18 and it was well attended. The party sailed down the bay, had a shore dinner at Rocky Point, and then cruised around Prudence Island and back to the city, arriving at 8 p. m. Every one voted that they had a good time. Miss Florence Willard of the Hope Greenhouses has a small bench of Gol- den Glow that will bloom in about a week, and will be very good size. H. A. T. Oyster Bay. N. Y. At the second annual outing and field day of the Horticultural Associa- tion of Oyster Bay at Sagamore Inn, August 18, the members and tneir families joined with the Nassau Coun- ty Horticultural Society. Shore din- ner was served. The afternoon was spent in athletic contests and games. Among those present were John Soro- sick, James Duthie, John Ingram, Wil- liam Eccles, "William O'Keefe, Frank Kyle, Joseph Robinson, Harry Gibson, Edward Groebl, Arthur Patton, James Duckham, Joseph Marmaron, Frank Oliver, John King. T. Philadelphia, Pa.— Alterations are being made to the Unity Flower Shop, 4413 Frankford avenue. Sioux City, Ia. — Several new green- houses will be erected at the range of the J. C. Rennison Co. this fall. The improvements will cost about $15,000. Palos Park, III. — The Palos Im- provement Club will hold its eleventh annual exhibition, September 11. Awards will be made for flowers, fruits and vegetables. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson, flor- ists, have offered a handsome silver cup to be awarded for the best floral display by private growers at the Ramsey county fair, August 26-28. 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Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing; list. We are a clearing house for adver- tising ideas and plans for Retail Florists. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND It is getting too late for Huckleberry Foliage, we suggest Lyrata (Evergreen Oak) £■£ Fancy Ferns perl000,$l 25 Dagger Ferns periooo, 1.00 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 Perpetuated Moss per bag, 3.50 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Zyrata^ Fancy Ferns $1 25»erl000 Dagger Ferns 100 per 100* Natural Moss 1 75 per Bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per Bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Trade Directory Prlea O.OO Portjxid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 19*5- The American Florist. 331 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/ utBo&L. 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send ns your retail orders. WI HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention, the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST SO KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Citiea or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. Cc fiEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth SI. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. AH orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R. I. * . „ T -I .TOTTWSTnN R m and all T. J. JOHNSTON & CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. HTELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to A any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to oar selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mnst accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address: Alexconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1 153 Broadway. Cor. 15th & H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Youna A Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 4Z wcsi ittia street To out-of-town florists: (MP TAJ Vi*YRiT" We are in the Heart of «*"»¥ 1\JM\M\ And give special auention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Ass'n. .V/.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Auditorium Anno, CHICAGO. . LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York, Member of the Florists' Telesraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale, Mention the American Florist when writing 332 The American Florist. Aug. 28, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders f jrwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLCR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm 8 Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and fox all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists'-Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWtTfLO WERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. i TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59lh Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Arctiias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blaekistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Boss, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W,, Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, 0. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metalrie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Reuter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & S'on, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H. New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co.. A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. B. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Wetland, M., Bvanston, HI. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold. G., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. R. I. Y. Tex. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aid Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes* OUOB BR09.Oa FLORI9TS OI4 F ST.NW MMMJHOTCMM Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. T he Park J. A. VALENTIN*. iPIOPtll V0> President Members of Florists 1 Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. t9 I 5- The American Florist. 333 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. eifjp Sonnon iFlotopr £boi>, Hjtb. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland. Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and- the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston— Tlios. F. Galvln, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.~ W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago 1 — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex.— Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Bobt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville. Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn, — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvln, Inc. New York— Max Sculing, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. rjorwich, Conn.l — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buekbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash: — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L, Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Renter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 334=226 Orant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist- Only the Best 98 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel 1 Park Street 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's NEW YORK BOSTON 334 The American Florist. Aug. 28, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade lit other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send your ordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS ,25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone, 506 Long Dist. BellPhone2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney Phone. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 2O0 miles in any direction, mil NTH MINN We are the center of the great UULUin, milllli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S New York. MYER, FLORIST, **£*-•" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing C. H. FREY, 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Win fill orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. Wholesale and Retail Florist G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. eth st., Ft. Smith, Ark Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas Lang Floral & Nursery Go. v Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members ol The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price: $3.00, Postpaid. 69 MADISON AVENUE American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n, ft M PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St NEWARK N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros* and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disot 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS will fill your orders for uesigns and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'5- The American Florist. 335 Jeanne d'Arc. PEONIES Couronne d' Or. FOR CUT FLOWERS We have an exceptionally lar#e stock of our own growing. Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions, with from 3 to 6 eyes each. Besides these divided roots, we can supply many of the following varieties in plants, one, two, three and five years from division. These sizes are more suitable for private cus- tomers. Write to us for prices on varieties you desire in large plants. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS Charlemagne. Lilac white, blush center; very fragrant. Late. Extra fine cut flower $0 30 Couronne d' Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large Lale a splendid long-distance shipper. Splendid cut flower Duchess de Nemours (Calot). Sulphur white with greenish reflex, cup shape Festiva Maxima. Flowers of immense size, 7 to 8 inches in diameter, snow-white with red blotches on edges of center petals Jeanne d* Arc. Soft pink, center sulphur white and pale pmk, very fragrant. Valuable for cut flowers. Very similar to Golden Harvest LaTulipe. Delicate rose fading to creamy white, tipped with carmine; very large bloom; late.. Mme. de Vatry. Very large, high crown, lilac- white guards and crown, sulphur white collar of wide petals; center flecked crimson Mme. de Vernerville. Guard petals sulphur- white, center delicaie rose-white, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white, cream-white center. Some carmine tips M. Dupont. Clear ivory white, with brilliant carmine border on center petals Queen Victoria. White, center petals tipped carmine; large, full bloom; one of the best out flower sorts ; early ach Doz . 100 30 $3 00 $20 00 30 3 00 20 00 25 2 00 15 00 30 3 00 20 00 35 35 3 60 3 60 25 00 25 00 40 4 00 30 00 25 35 50 2 50 3 60 5 50 16 00 25 00 40 00 25 2 00 12 00 UNNAMED PEONIES-Divided Roots of 3 to 5 Eyes Double White, Pink and Red $1 50 $10 00 Double Mixed 100 6 00 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS Fop several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young, and each has 3 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 67 double white, 66 double pink and 67 double red each color separate— 200 roots in all. Price, One Case, $18.00. Two Cases for $35.00. Par-man Trie We have large stocks of 10 standard sorts, and VTC1 llldll II IS can ma k e specially lo' : specially low prices on quantities. LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE Doz. 100 25 30 30 $3 50 $25 00 2 00 15 00 3 00 20 00 3 00 20 00 40 4 00 30 00 30 35 3 00 20 00 3 60 25 00 Each Alexander Dumas. Light violet rose, cream collar, tine cut flower $0 35 Faust. Guards light pink shading to white; collar sulphur white. Midseason Koh-i-noor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut flower. Midseason . . , Lady Leonora Bramwell. Large, rose-colored, very free, splendid cut flower Souvenir de l'Exposition Universelle. Large perfect shaped imbricated flower, brilliant cerUe. with silvery reflex Prolifera Tricolor. Medium size. Guards flesh- wi.ite, collar sulphur-yellow. Pale rose crown, fragrant free, late Triomphe dc L'Expos. de Lille. Shell pink with a peculiar double crown. Midseason RED AND CRIMSON Andre Laurils. Very large, very compact globular rose type. DarkTyrian-rose shading deeper in center. Medium "tall. One of the best late varieties Augustin de Hour. Large, bomb-shaped flower, dark b illiant sulferino- red with slight silvery reflex. Medium tall, very free. Midseason. Very fine ' Delachei. Deep rich purple, crimson reflex. Late and free blooming Felix Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball shaped flowers. Free bloomer Louis van Houtte. Deep carmine-rose, lipped silver, with Dery reflex. Semi-rose type. Fra- grant. Late Madam Lcbon. Brilliant cerise with silvery reflex. Large flower; late Marechal Vaillant (Syn. Lee's Rubra Grandi- ilora). Dark mauve pmk, very large, globular rose- type. Very tall heavy stem;" very late. A good variety M. Paul du Ribert. Deep crimson-rose, fine bomb-shaped flower, medium high, free bloomer. Late Officinalis Rubra Plena. This is the old- fashioned red; the most brilliant of all reds.. We have a large stock of fine varieties other than those listed here. Write for price list. 30 3 00 20 00 45 5 00 40 00 3 00 20 00 4 00 30 00 2 50 18 00 3 60 25 00 30 35 25 35 40 4 00 30 00 40 4 00 30 00 20 1 80 12 00 VAUGHAiVS SEED STORE, CHICAGO NEW YORK For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing -Write- GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL., For Prices and List of MUMS, ROSES, FERNS, BEGONIAS and General Stock Wholesale Grower to the Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS Summer Prices. Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. , S. A. Nutt $1 n GO p e r 1000 Ricardand Poitevlne 12 50 " " ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 336 The American Florist. Aug. 28, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Wattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit. Mich., First Vice-President; F. VV. Bolgiano, Washington, D.O., Second Vice-President; C. E. Keudel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. Sioux City reports field corn three weeks late. Visited Chicago : Julius Nielsen, rep- resenting- Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copenhagen, Denmark. All canna plants are late this sea- son. Cold nights and continuous rain have retarded them as they have the corn crop. Announcement is made of the mar- riage of Helen Dudley Breck and S. F. Willard, Jr., at "Wethersfield, Conn., September 11. Onion sets at Chicago have changed In the last week, if anything for the worse. It rained at least three days the past week. Saginaw, Mich. — A. T. Ferrell and family plan to visit the Panama-Pacific exposition early in November, going via the northern route. The death of James W. Lynes, for 11 years connected with Peter Hen- derson & Co., New York, is recorded in our obituary column this week. New Yoke. — Arthur L. Deal, repre- senting W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., is now at the Hotel Imperial, making his annual journey in America. There has been considerable damage to beans in Michigan from blight and anthracnose. There is no doubt that some of the wax beans will be short another season. Milwaukee, Wis. — A seed and grain show will be held in this city in January, under the auspices of the Wisconsin Bankers' Association and the- Chamber of Commerce. Vaughan's Seed Stoke has com- menced operations on the erection of an onion set storage house on the Mor- ton Grove switch. Room will be pro- vided for a few cars of miscellaneous storage. Private information from Erfurt, Germany, indicates that the flower seed plantings of last spring are only one-third of the planting in former seasons. These crops are, however, fairly well taken care of by the help of women and children. Harry A. Barnard, representing Stuart Low Co., Enfield, Middlesex, Eng., sailed from Liverpool for the United States on the S. S. St. Louis, August 21. His address while calling on the trade in this country will be Hotel Albert, University place, New York. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade August 25 were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.00 per 100 pounds. — Albert H. Smith, treas- urer of the Leonard Seed Co., is spend- ing his vacation in Alaska. — It is re- ported on country stocks of timothy sold for September delivery, some 75 cars will be late, due to rainy weather. Visited California : H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co., Sioux City, la., and F. B. King, of Mandeville, King & Co., Rochester, N. Y., visited the seed farms of the Piet- ers-Wheeler Seed Co., Gilroy, in the company of Lester L. Morse, August 21. Imports. During the week ending August 21, imports were received at New York as follows : Maltus & Ware, 70 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland), 7 packages spawn (London, Eng.). I. P. Roosa, 28 cases bulbs (Rotter- dam, Holland). 4 bags flower seeds (Bristol, Eng.). B. S. Barnes, 3 cases bulbs (Rotter- dam, Holland). H. Langeler, 15 cases bulbs (Rotter- dam, Holland). E. W. Outerbridge, 1 crate bulbs (Bermuda). Weeber & Don, 3 cases spawn (Lon- don, Eng.). To order, 1,004 barrels clover seed ( Havre, France ) . The steamer Venezelos, from Mar- seilles, France, which entered at the port of New York, August 21, brought large consignments of bulbs as will be noted from the following list : International Forwarding Co., 282 cases bulbs. Bauer Foreign Frt. Co., 18 cases bulbs. J. W. Hampton & Co., 515 cases bulbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, 583 cases bulbs. Ip- ■■fyf ■ S Iff $ I 3F V tit ■ II Jrii\(jMiiL fill 1! , J |f 1 B 1 1 fc" » A. T. FERRELL'S NEW HOME, SAGINAW, MICH. F. B. Vandergrift & Co., 1 case palm leaves (Bermuda). 1 case bulbs (Ber- muda) . MacNiff Horticultural Co., 89 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). J. W. Hampton, Jr., & Co., 5 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Vaughan's Seed Store, 35 bags vege- table manure (Hull, Eng.). Hermann's Seed Store, 61 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). American Express Co., 1950 pack- ages seeds (Havre, France). Stumpp & Walter Co., 2 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Mullen, ' Schall & Co., 215 barrels seeds (Havre, France). R. F. Feist, 100 barrels clover seeds (Havre, France). A. Baldwin & Co., 9 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). P. C. Kuyper & Co., 88 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Lunham & Moore, 43 cases plants (Rotterdam, Holland). H. H. Berger & Co., 14 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Dingee, Conard & Co., 4 packages bulbs (Bermuda). Wells, Fargo & Co., 10 packages bulbs (Bermuda). Amer. Shipping Co., 40 cases bulbs. H. F. Michell Co., 370 cases bulbs. Sheldon & Co., 1,152 cases bulbs. Vandegrift & Co., 108 cases bulbs. Hempstead & Co., 527 cases bulbs. American Exp. Co., 900 cases bulbs. P. Henderson & Co., 103 cases bulbs. C. C. Pollworth Co., 56 cases bulbs. W. Lazellere & Co., 107 cases bulbs. P. C. Kuyper & Co., 648 cases bulbs. Davies, Turner & Co., 73 cases bulbs. A. Rolker & Sons, 66 cases bulbs. J. W. Wood & Sons, 44 cases bulbs. J. Reckard Sons, 12 cases bulbs. Lunham & Moore, 506 cases bulbs. H. H. Berger & Co., 24 cases bulbs. Maltus & Ware, 1,437 cases bulbs. Henry & Lee, 226 cases bulbs. C. F. Meyer, 375 cases bulbs. G. H. Kobb, 122 cases bulbs. Allister, 12 cases bulbs. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION, LETTUCE. CARR0\ RADISH. PARSNIP, PARSLEY. CELERY. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company *9'5- The American Florist. 337 COLD STORAGE VALLEY Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round J16 00 for 10U0; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 2i0: $2.00 for U 0. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $14.00 for ICOO; $7.50 for 500. $4.00 for 250. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO 97th Year J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Baltimore, Md. C rowers of Pedigree Tomato Seeds Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale See* Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA L. Giganteums, 8 9 in.. 8-10 in.. 9 10 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, differrnt sizes. Vv rite for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full liat of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co. Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Flower Seeds for Present Sowing PANSY— Barnard's Florists' Mixture For Size of Bloom and Rich Colors, Excelled by None Trade Pkt., 25c; H oz., si. 00; Y 2 oz., $3.50; or., 7.00. GIANT MIXTORE-Trade Pkt., 20c; H oz., 50c; oz., $4.00. CALCEOLARIA, Hybrida Grandiflora Trade Pkt. 50c CINERARI A, Hybrida Grandiflora Trade Pkt.'' 50c PRIMULA, Sinensis Fimbriata, choice varieties, in separate colors and mixed. Tr. Pkt., 50c SEEDS OF HARDY PERLNNIALS. Very complete assortment. 10 per cent off for cash on orders for flower seeds. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., M f»SV t CHICAGO * B* V *&* •I* •!• 'A* V*** **• ' Holland Grown Seeds We are growers of Garden Beets, Mangels, Sugar Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac. Chicory, Cornsalad, Cress, Endive, Kale, Kohl- Rahi, Leek, Mustard Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Spinach, Turnip, Rutabaga, and a general line of Flower Seeds, and solicit inquiries from the trade for both this fall's delivery and for next year's growing. Regular sailings from our country to the United States and Canada. SLUIS BROTHERS, * Cable Address: SEMEN, Enkhuizen. Wholesale Seed Growers ENKHUIZEN, HOLLAND r>' I"I "I "I"I '^'»»»»»4'»»^.»4'»4'»»4.»»»4.» Simon Louis Freres & Co. SEED GROWERS Bruyeres=le=Chatel, Seine et Oise, France We are sellers for immediate delivery of Asparagus, Broad Beans, Beets Brocco'is, Brussels Spnuts. Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Celery Chicory' Dandelion, Leeks, Lettuce, Mangel, Onion, Parsley, Pa-snip, Radish, Vegetable' Marrow. Swiss. Turnip, Sweo.es, Glass Seeds, Clover Seed. We are buyers of Poa-pratensis, Timoihy. Mticcw Ftscie, Herd Grass. [ilium Formosum (Black Stem) 7 to 9, 250 to case $15.50 per case 9 to 10, 180 to case 17 10 per case COLD STORAGE LILIES Glganteum. 9-10. 200 to case $1 7 00 Giganteum, 7-9, -00 to case 15 00 ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 411-413 Washington Ave., sr. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. I BURPEE'S SEEDS I Philadelphia 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists 3 and Market Gardeners ^ ■WTfmffTffmw WWW WW W W WWW WWWr d? MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saiony, Germany MY Winter Orchid Sweet Peas Has just received the Gold Medal of Honor the highest award in floriculture, by the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Write for price list, which has been already mailed. ANT. C. ZV0LANEK Lompoc, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint end Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing 338 The American Florist. Aug. 28, ALL French Bulbs Here -Dutch Afloat. Paper White Grandiflora Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) $ 9.00 Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) 1 1.00 Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora Select BulbS, 13 cms. and up 9.00 Mammoth Bulbs, 14 cms. and up 12.00 White Roman Hyacinths 11-12 cms. (2500 to case) $21.00 12-15 cms. "whole crop," about 1800 to case 27.00 Lilium Formosum (New Crop) 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) per 1000, $60.00 9-10 inch (ISO bulbs to case) per 1000, 80.00 Lilium Harrisii Best Bermuda StOCk. From rogued fields. Per case 6-7 inch (335 to case)...: $16.50 7-9 inch (200 bulbs to case) 15.00 I rCCSIOS Per 1000 French, H- 3 4 inch $ 8.00 " % inch and up 10.00 Purity, %rV 2 inch 10.00 Cold Storage Lilies SPECIAL PRICES to "clean up." Per case Giganteum, 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 9- 10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 Formosum, 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 14.00 l^allaS Per 1000 IVt-lVi inch $ 50.00 lV 2 -2 inch 80.00 2-2Y 2 inch 100.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York Contract Seed Growers CnaAJaltipc' Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, opeUldllltJi. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick 6 Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Water melon Seed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, £oK ndence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing Benary's Seeds for Florists Complete New Stock. Send for List. Aabling=Ebright Seed Co. 89 Pike St., Seattle, Wash. Mention the American Florist when writing OUR wholesale price list, for the trade only, of High Class Bulbs for forcing and for outdoor plant- ing is now ready for distribution. Drop us a postal for your copy — it contains informa- tion of interest and value. J. M. THORBURN & CO. S3 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. BOX 857, MELBOURNE.AUSTRALIA Mention the American Florist when writing i9 J 5- The American Florist. 339 Many Retail Florists Benefit BY WITTBOLD SALES CO-OPERATION Why Shouldn't You? Very few Florists realize the vast business building power of good advertis- ing done at the right time. Wittbold experi this statement And now Wittbold is helping his customers by expert advertising and sales co-op eration. These Whitmani Ferns described in this attrac- tive re- ail ad will st you only each, f. o. b. igo, which 20% less than regular whole- price. Allowing freight and sell- Ferns at 35 cents •lAn electrotype of this ad will be furnished to you free if your order is for 25 or more of these Ferns. This is another of those bargains that will help you build business quick through advertising. Don't let the department store beat you at your own game. What You Buy From Wittbold, Wittbold Will Help You Sell At A Good Profit Scores of Florists took advantage of our recent Sales-Co- operating offer on 8-inch Boston Ferns. The same Florists and many others will take advantage of this offer. Why shouldn't you? MAKE UP Y0U8 ORDER TODAY AND WIRE, PHONE OR MAIL IT TO THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO. L. D. PHONE, GRACELAND 1112 739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 340 The American Florist. Aug. 28, Winter Flowering Sweet Peas Spencer Types Our expert California seed growers have spent much time rogueing" the original stock seed of the so-called "Winter Flowering" Spencer types. Many untrue colors were found and many of the old "Grandiflora" type, sometimes forty per cent wrong. These have been thrown out. Novelty Yarrawa The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted buff with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long, stout stems. Oz. , $2.00; lb., $30.00; trade pkt., M oz., 50C. Selma Swenson A beautiful clear light soft pink waved petals, strong grower and good forcer, originated by Mr. August Swenson and introduced exclusively by us. This is seed of Mr. Swenson's growing. Oz. , $10.00; 14 oz., $2.50. Rose Queen A Christmas flower, rose pink Spencer, a popular Indianapolis novelty. Our seed grown and saved from originator's stock. Oz., $10.00; V 4 oz , $2.50. H oz. Oz. H oz. Tr. pkt. .$8.00 $4.00 $2.00 * * * * * * Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender. Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 1.75 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink 2.00 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple- blossom pink 2.00 Pink and White lb., $15.00 1.50 .50 .50 .50 .50 Oz. H oz. Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange $2.00 Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 2.00 Rose Queen. Rose pink 10.0 $5.00 Venus White, pink wings 2.00 H oz. Tr. pkt. $0.50 .50 2.50 .50 Also 20 Named Christmas Sons, Grandiflora Type. Price, oz., 10c; lb., $1.25. Ask for list. Vaughan's Seed Store, 4 nbw™ohk."' 31-33 w. Randolph st., Chicago * * * * * ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^4 a ^^^^4 > ^^4 > 4^4 a ^^*2 a ^^4*^^^^^4 l 4 l ^4 i> ^^**!*4 >( !*4 > ^ ( ^*4**l*^'4 | 4 | 4 | 4 a 4 | 4 > 4 | 4 i| l | 4 | *I | 4 ii I | 4 a 4 > 4 >| { | ^ i, l^**l | 4 1 ^ The Everett 8. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, MILFORD, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Branches Michigan. Wisconsin and Idaho Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER S SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale Farm. TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO PRIMROSES Forbesi, Malacoides, Obconica Alba Rosea, Ruby, $2.00 per 100. Obconica Gigante i, $2.50 per 100. Plumo>-us, $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, Giant Flowering, oz., $4.00. Chinese Primroses, $2.00 per 100. Cineraria Hyb. Grand., 2V t inch pot, $2 00 per 100. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham DELAWARE. OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries. Paisleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Giant Pansy Seed Kenilwcrth Mixture Kenilworth Cut Flower Mixture Giant Thiee and Five Blotched Masterpiece, curled, wavy Giant Parisians Giant Bronze Mixture Giant O'chid Mixture Giant Red Giant Lit; lit Blue Giant Dark Blue Giiant Zebra Giint McKinley Giant Adonis Giant Psyche Giant Mme. Perret 1000 seeds 25c; 5000, $1X0 V t oz., $1.25; oz.,$5.00 Giant Royal Purple Giant Empe-or William Giant Kir g of the Blacks Giant Lord Braconsfield Giant Vf How, dark eye Giant W'h'te, dark eye Giant White G'ant Yellow Princess (newuprieht Pansy) 500 seeds, 25c; 1000 seeds, 50c; oz., $10.00 FERNS IN FLATS ALL VARIETIES We ship by express during July and August, stockreadyfor2v- 2 -in. potsin flats of about 110 clumps, which can be divided. Price, $2.00 per flat 20 or more flats, $1.75 each. Packing included. Order now. while we have full list of varieties to select from. Write for illustrated folder. Mc Hutchison & Co. 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 19*5- The American Florist. 341 DREER'S ARAUCARIAS Only partial imports of Araucarias were received from Bel- gium the past spring, not sufficient to cover the usual season's requirements, and even if shipments thould comethn.ugh this fall (which at present does not appear likely) newly imported stock would not be available for this season's sales as it takes fully three m mths for this stock to become established and be fit to sell after its trip across the Atlantic. We are pleased to state that we have a splendid stock, not sufficient to last the season out, but we offer as long as the stock lasts exceptional values as below. Araucarla Excelsa Each. 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers $0 30 4-inch pots, 5 5 6 6 7 8 " 10 10" 12 12" 15 16 to 18 18 to 20 3 3 3 to 4 4 4 to 6 40 60 75 1 00 1 25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca 6-inch pots, 8 inches high, 2 tiers 75 7 " 12 to 14 " 3 to 4 tiers 125 Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 2 tiers 1 00 6 " 12 to 14 " 3 " 125 7 " 14 to 16 " 3 " 1 50 For a compute l'ne of Falms, Decorative Plants and all Seasonable Stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER 714 and 716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery Chrysanthemums smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ££Si Mention the American Florist when writing * 300,000 Field- Grown Carnation Plants Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate or later delivery. Hurry ! * * * * * * * * * * 100 1000 Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 Rose Pink En- chantress, - 4.00 35.00 White Perfection 4.00 35.00 100 1000 Mrs. C. W.Ward.$3.50 $30.00 Philadelphia 5 00 40.00 Zoe Symonds 3.50 30.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 -Order Today- Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist * * * * * * | 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. f L. D. Phone Central 2846 |M **1 tj< fj. *J* *J* •J* *j* •J* •(• *J* tj* •J* fj* T^*t* *. 4* *4 X* V i • ^^^^ '• * ^ rVYTTWrTTTTTT 342 The American Florist. Aug. 28, ^= American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y„ Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall. 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 Rochester, N. Y— George Philander Davis, one of the pioneer nurserymen of this city, died here August 8. Madison, Wis. — The nurseries in this state growing trees, shrubs and plants for sale will be inspected for disease and insects, by the state entomologist with the new department of agricul- ture just created by the legislature. Feom a summary of reports received from over 100 members of the Illinois State Horticultural Society, it is esti- mated that taking the state as a whole the 1915 apple crop will be from five to seven times as great as last year. Meriden, Conn. — The Nettleton Nur- sery, Fruit & Orchard Developing Company has incorporated, for the pur- pose of developing, working and oper- ating farms, orchards, nurseries, etc. The capital stock authorized is $50,000, divided into 2,000 shares of common stock, par value $100. The amount of capital stock with which the corpora- tion will begin business is $1,000. The incorporators are Joseph N. Nettleton, Berkley C. Stone and John G. Nettle- ton. Chinese Pear May Save State Millions. The state horticultural commission of California has announced that ex- periments conducted in Oroville, in that state, to propagate the blight-resisting Chinese wild pear, have been success- iful. B. B. Whitney, a deputy inspec- tor, has conducted the experiments and the Chinese imports growing at his place are large and thrifty. It is believed that by budding Bartlett pears upon the blight-resisting stock of the Chinese pears, pear blight can be eliminated and millions of dollars saved the state. Nursery Stock in Mails Ordered Returned. All nursery stock received in the mails from abroad must be returned to the point of origin immediately, ac- cording to a recent order. This action was taken for the reason that im- porters have endeavored to withhold the return of such shipments until they could communicate with the depart- ment of agriculture with a view of having an exception made in some par- ticular case. Nursery stock, which is prohibited from entering this country by mail, in- cludes all growing or living plants, seeds, and other plant products, for propagation, except field, vegetable, and flower seeds. It includes also bulbs, roots, and tubers, and, with the exceptions noted, the seeds of all trees, shrubs or other plants. The only plants or plant products excepted from the prohibition are those ordered by or intended for and addressed to the Office of Foreign Seed and Plant In- troduction, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C— Agri. Dept. news-letter. Wire Fencing and Trees. In running wire fences it may be necessary or desirable to attach the wires to trees along the fence lines. In many regions old fence rows have grown up naturally to trees; in others, windbreaks have been planted between fields, making tree lines to which wire fencing may be attached without the labor and expense of setting posts. In attaching wires to trees, however, it is bad practice to fasten them di- rectly to the trees, according to a news- letter of the United States department of agriculture, for when this is done the wire will be grown over and em- bedded within the tree itself. This has a number of disadvantages. Not only do the wounds mar the appear- ance of the tree, but they also afford entrance for diseases which cause de- cay. In the second place, if the tree is ever cut for lumber either the best part of the trunk has to be thrown out and wasted, or else, if the wires and staples are deeply embedded, the tree may be sawed into without any knowl- edge on the part of the sawmill men that the wires are there. The results are likely to be disastrous to the saw, and may even endanger human life. Further, it is impossible after the wire is grown over to move the fence with- out cutting the wire or chopping deep into the tree. A better way, and one that protects both the tree and the fence, is to nail to the tree a strip of wood from 4 to G inches wide and an inch or more thick and of a length to suit the height of the fence. The wires can then be stapled to this strin. As the tree grows the strip is forced out and the tree is not injured. The strip can be nailed tighter from time to time, the wire fence always remaining sta- pled to it. If there is occasion to move the fence or cut the tree, the strip can be pried off without any difficulty. PEONIES 25 Acres— Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES * AND IRIS * * * Catalogue now ready. I PETERSON NURSERY t * Stock Exchange Bldg. * * CHICAGO, ILL. * * Our Guarantee— We will replace * ^ with three all plants not proving 4. * true to description. * * * Bees' English Roses are Amazingly Fibrous-rooted . Top growth alone is not a safe criteri- on of the value of a rose to you. True, you must have vigorous and healthy branch and leaf development in order to ensure a solid foundation for the subsequent life of the tree. But th-se things are often procured in highly fed soi s where the formation of root fibre is retarded or negatived. When you get such trees into your forcing or flowering beds, there is a long wait before the roots become acclimatized, so to speak. This is simply due to the fact that the neces- sary equipment of feeding fibres, which enable the trees to go straight on with their work, after being trans- planted, does not exist. Abundance of root fibre was not nee essary in the period of forced growth, in heavy over-fed soil consequently nature did not provide it. The result is a fat, lazy tree, of actually less value to you than a starveling. What you want is a tree that has had more or less of a s'ruggle for existence; that has had to work for itslivinsr. A i>rize-fi°hting-boxer sort of tree that is trained up to the last ounce. Such trees can be grown only under suitable conditions. They are grown by the. million on "Bee*' 200 acre farm in North Wales. Ens'. B"es' nursery is part of a huge plain situ- ated on ihe banks of the River Dee, within hail, almost of Chester, on the one hand, and Mt. Snowdon on the other. The land is actually reclaimed silt, deposited by the Dee during past ages, and is swept from end to end by the bitter gales from the Atlantic Ocean. See how splendidly these two factors combine to produce the ideal rose tree. First, there is the naturally rich, humus-laden, silt s dl. It is in a finely divided condition, and en- courages — makes necessary— the for- mation of multitudinous root fibres. Neither light nor heavv, and neither too wet, nor too dry, it is the ideal rooting medium. Then the climate, the most searching and severe in the British Isles, comes into play. Every etfert at exuberant growth is keenly contested. The tree has veritably to fiyht for lis life. Wind, cyclonic in violence, almost tears the trees up by the roots; but the result is a more thorough and firmanchoraseoffibrous roots. Alternating climatic condi- tions of Artie severity or delusive mildness, compact the plant tis ues to iron wood hardness. The result at lifting time is a short-jo'ned. stocky tree, wi h a perfect mat of fibrous roots, which grows and blooms with almost magical luxuriance when transplanted to milder quarters. Sample Bees' English rose trees this fall. Send your list of requirements for pricing. Do it NOW. This very minute. "Lest you forget." 1075 Mill St. LIVERPOOL, ENG. t9'5- The American Florist. 343 JOSEPH HE ACOCK COMPANY'S Kentia Forsteriana Leaves In. high Each Per doz. (j-in. pot 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 $12.01 6-in. pot 5to6 34to36 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana EaC h 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 5 to 5H ft $10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, SK to 6 ft 12.50 12-in. ceda tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 ft. high, heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft 18.00 Phoenix Roebelenii 7-in. tub, 18 in. high. 24 in. spread. Each ..$2.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves 2H-in. pot 4 4 in. pot 5 to 6,. 6-in. pot ....6 to 7.. In. high . 8 to 10.. ,.15 .24 Each Perdoz. $1.50 ..$0.40 4.50 .. 1.00 12.00 13.00 6-in. pot 6to7 28 to 36 1.50 Leaves In. high . Each Perdoz. 9-in. cedar tub 6to7 42to45 $4.00 Stt.OO 9 n.cedartub 6 to 7 45 to 48, very heavy 5.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy 6.00 9-in. cedar tub 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 HOME GROWN, WELL ESTABLISHED, STRONG AND HEALTHY. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa. HEADQUARTERS California Privet In anv quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually s^-nt rut. and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALfO A moor Fiver Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, ™?««™. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and ase. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line ol Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE 00N&RD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FkEE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, - OHIO Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and lar^e sizps supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILL. German Iris PLANT NOW Bight distinct varieties, Per 100 Per 1000 our selecion -. $2.60 $22.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSETJR and L. COURAVT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK DARROW, NEW *ORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O Box 12f>0 Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in , spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 12 cents (cos* of postage) and 25 cents (cost of volume)— (which sum of 25 cent will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00). our general illustrated descriptive and analytical Catal< gue( Edition A F.l, 3SS pages and 135 explanatory vignettes giving the full descriMtive Nomenclature whh prices of all the plants which we cultivate, wil be sent free to any person applying for same. Mention the American Florist when writing STUART TvO^V CO. Headquarters in England for: FRUIT TREES (field and pot grown for orchard house.) GRAPE VlftES, well ripened pot grown canes. AC \C1AS and other greenhouse plants. ERICAS, BEGONIAS, CLIMBING PLANTS. ORCHIDS, leading Hybrids and species. ROSES, best old and new varieties, field grown. ROSES, pot grown, for pergolas. Lists on application. ROYAL NURSERIES, Bush Kill Park, Enfield, England Mention the American Florist when writing * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 344 The America n Fl ori s t. Aug 28, f- Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, 0., President Daniel R. Comly Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary: E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 24. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 40 to 50 cents; radishes, $1.25 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, 12 stalks, 25 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 35 to 60 cents. New York, August 24.— Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 to 35 cents; cucumbers, 25 cents to $1.00 per bas- ket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 15 cents per pound; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 50 cents to $1.25; rhu- barb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. ^_ Choosing: the Fall Crop. The most serious problem before the grower at this time is what to plant for a fall crop. There is no use deny- ing the fact that growers have got into a rut by producing heavy crops of lettuce in the fall months when demand as a rule is slow. There is only one way to get out of the rut, and that is to get out, either by cur- tailing operations or by the production of something else. Personally, we could never subscribe to the first rem- edy; hence, we must write about the second plan — produce something else. Any number of business men have to face the same thing sooner or later, as conditions are constantly changing, and what may have been a bonanza 10 years ago may not pay today. The very fact that we must meet the fu- ture should encourage us to cast about for other crops to take the place of leaf lettuce, at least for part of the year. We believe there is a great fu- ture for the vegetable forcing busi- ness if growers gradually enlarge their operations by producing a greater va- riety of products. Of course, this can- not be done on a large scale at once. On the one hand, there are few oper- ators thoroughly posted on the differ- ent lines, and the markets are unpre- pared. But a start must be made at anything, and continued effort will bring results. At present we are liv- ing under very peculiar conditions — the average citizen loves to wail about the high cost of living— by that he generally means the cost of food, and he spares no pains to make a dollar go as far as he. can, while, on the other hand, that same citizen spends money lavishly on motor cars, gaso- line, theaters, travel, musical instru- ments, etc. But a turn will come some day, when our citizen will realize that after all, the biggest thing is nutrition, and he will consider more carefully the food he eats, which incidentally means he will be glad to pay a better price. As regards crops to grow, the field is not as limited as it appears. Only a few years ago both cucumbers and tomatoes under glass were practically unknown, and now they are already staple crops. We recently visited a grower who tried one house each of lima beans and cantaloupes. He is on the right road and while his first attempt . failed with the limas, his melons were extra fine. He allowed the limas to run at will, which was wrong. He should have headed them in and cut to spurs same as the melons, which would have spelled success. He will do better next time. When one realizes the enormous prices people are willing to pay for fresh green limas after the first hard frost has cleaned up the outside crops, it does seem that this would be a good subject to introduce into the greenhouses. They will stand low temperatures and dark weather surprisingly well, once the beans have set, hence, the crop could be put under way with the natural heat of the early fall and then held cool waiting for the market. The same is true of string beans. Kentucky Wonder, or some strains of it should make a desirable crop for late fall use under glass. Among the smaller vegetables, any or all of the following can be used : Norfolk spinach, Crosby Egyptian beet, Scarlet Globe radish, Icicle radish, Long Brightest Scarlet radish, winter onion, chives, parsley, leek, endive, cauli- flower, White Vienna kohl-rabi, (a favorite forcer in Europe) and short carrots. Any of these crops in small lots would be preferable to unsalable leaf lettuce — in fact, we would prefer a crop of Golden Bantam sweet corn somewhere around Thanksgiving day, to leaf lettuce. There is another side to this problem — the disease troubles. Nothing induces diseases to get a hold more than the attempts to hold crops long after they are mature, as in the case of lettuce, when the market is glutted. If we could move our crops faster and prac- tice some rotation, diseases would be easier to control. Marketman. Farmers Tired oi College Advice. Agricultural colleges and the coun- try schools throughout the nation, the "bulwark of American progress," were condemned as failing to meet ther-needs of the rural population of the country at the, final meeting of the farmers- bankers' conference at the Hotel La Salle, Chicago, recently. William Hirth, editor of the Missouri Farmer, criticised present methods of agricul- tural education, suggesting a complete change from the present system of "free advice thrust upon the farmer as to how to run his business by tech- nical professors from colleges and boys and girls holding teachers' diplomas in the country schools." "Farmers are tired and irritated by the flood of advice thrust upon them as to how to run their business," said Editor Hirth. "Agricultural schools, as a rule, have reached the end of their rope. Half of the people discredit their teachings. We cannot rely upon the bulletins or technical lectures from technical professors. They are talking to empty benches. Our rural schools are not handled right; they do not give the right kind of instruction that ad- vances the boy and girl of the farm." Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptof 40centsin postage. Address Trade Mark American Spawn Co. St., Paul, Minn Winter Onion »5ets VauJhaniS ee4 in. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 3 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 45.00 4 -in Asparagus Plumosus, l>e pots 7.50 70.00 2H-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 2».50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2*4-in. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55.00 3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 95.00 2H-m. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38.00 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70.00 2M-i n . Primula Obconicas. Fancy mix^d or senarate colors 2.50 22.50 2H-in.ChinesePrimrose.Choicem'x'd3.00 25.00 2U in. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2H-in.Smilax 2.50 22.50 2ii-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6.00 55 00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75 00 1 0,000 Ferns — Frrm bench: Boston, scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 00 and $20.00 n*r ion. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; *in ■ s'ock. $-> U0 per 100 $*5 CO per 1000. 2Y t -in Violet Plants-Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $j.i per 10J $25.ti0 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4 00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, - - Indiana New Carnation Miss Ttieo * * * * * * * * AWARDED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT At Buffalo, New York, Last January. To the trade, $12 per 100; $100 per 1000. * | LITTLEFIELD & WYMAN, North Abington, Mass f Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnation Plants Fine, Healthy Stock at Cleanup Prices. White Perfection $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Victory 4.00 per 100; 35.0Oper 1O0O J. A. BUDLONG, 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 111. finest Pansy Seed Qjwn My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finrst mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed, $1.03: V* oz.. *? nO; 1 oz , $4.00. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn. Grower only of Fine fansies. Mention the American Florist when writing A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing 346 The American Florist. Aug. 28, ki A BIRD IN THE HAND >J You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several Azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the Azaleas may get out ot Belgium; we don't know; conditions may change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock when there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America"— stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS For example. We offer: Otaksa, with 7 to 10 branches at $25 00 the 100 Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches at 20.00 the 100 Otaksa with 4 branches at 16.00 the U-0 French Novelties, all the best ones, at 6.00 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep-green healthy foliage, and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. "There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next Spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. Wholesale Only— Ours Are "Made in America." JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York (Robert Craig Co.. | K£ PALMS J and Novelties in Decorative Plants. t ^Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. PaJ Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids.2 -ft $1 OOeach Pyramids. 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2. OOeach Pyramids, 3V 2 . ft 2.50each Standard Shape. 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes. 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN "MSiSSff"- CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. Lager 6 hurrell. Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist -when writing '.'..- SPECIAL SALE OF - - -* Asplenium Nidus Avis § ( Bird's ift^t Fern) At greatly reduced prices to make room for Christmas Stock. 4-in. pans $ 4.00 per doz 5-in. pans 6.00perdoz 6-in, pans 12 00 per doz 7-in. pans !5(0perdoz 8-in pans 24.(.'0 per doz Write for Wholesale List of Ferns, Palms, Etc. Feradisb Ferns in dais and 2 ^4 -inch pots a Specialty. THE FERNERIES, •fr Lawrence and Winnipeg Avcs., SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF, * H. PLATH, * * ************************** Mention the American Florist when writing Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies. Araucarla ExcelsB and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES 1-year, pot-grown, in gond assortment. New crop offp-inus in f - all List, Sept< mber. < 5{j E, LE L U Ll. fsPRINQflCUO-OHIO-J Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nun. Buchner. Kicard, Perkins. Poitevine. 2-in.. $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c ; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in„ 15c- 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2^-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. LAST CALL FOR Chrysanthemums Including Some of the Newer Ones. ASK FOR LIST. ■ $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. Cash with order. Elmer D. Smith & Co. ADRIAN, MICH. Home of Pa nsies Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annuallv. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These pUnts are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high Und. Packed to reach vou safe anywhere. $2.50 per lOOO. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. r9'5- The Amer ican Fl o-rist. 347 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Pearl." Fine seedlings, $3 per 1,000. Cash. JAMES MOSS, JOHNSVILLB, PA., Wholesale Grower. . ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ALYSSUM. ALYSSUM, double giant, very strong, 2-lnch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. ' ARAUCARIAS. Arauearia Excelsa, 4-ineh, 5 to 6-lns., 2 tiers, 30c each; 5-in., 8 to 10 ins., 3 tiers, 40c; 5-ln., 10 to 12 ins.. 3 tiers, 60c; 6-in„ 12 to 15 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 6-in., 16 to 18 ins., 4 tiers, $1; 7-in., 18 to 20 ins., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25. Excelsa Glauca, 6-in. pots, 8 ins. high, 2 tiers, 75e; 7-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 to 4 tiers, $1.25. Robusta Compaetn, 6-in., 10 to 12 ins., 2 tiers, $1; 6-in., 12 to 14 ins., 3 tiers, $1.25; 7-in., 14 to 16, 3 tiers, $1.50. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Arauearia Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.50. Robusta Compacta, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III . Arauearia Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS' NANUS, out of 2Vi-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-tnch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000: 3-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; ' 4-lnch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 21A-ineh. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N.J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2%-inch. $2.75 per 100; $25 per l.OHO: 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; 4-ineh, 8c and 10c. C, HUMFELD. Clay Center, Kans. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI, 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch, $3; 3-inch, f5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $28 per 1,0(10; 3-inch. $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 2^,-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. REGONIAS. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 2yo-inch $12.00 4-ineh $35.00 3 -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2%-inch $15.00 3%-inch $30.C0 3 -inch 25.00 4%-ineh 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-ineh pots, $15 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BEGONIAS. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2%-ineh, $15 per 1O0; 3-inch, $25 per 100. Florence Davenport,, 214-inch, $15 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR, 2yo-inch. $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 2Vi- inch, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII, PRIMA DONNA, TRIUMPH, 2%- inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette. 111. Begonia De Chatellaine, Pfitzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-ineh, $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White M arsh, Md. : ~ Begonia Cincinnati, 2Mrineh, $17.50 per 100; $150 per 1,000; Begonia Lorraine, 3-inch, $20 per 100; 4-lnch, $25 per 100. S. S. Skidelsky, & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg- Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati, 2%-inch pots, ready for 4-inch, $18 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 4-inch, ready for 6-inch, $40 per 100, J. A. Peterson & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Begonias. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekln, 111. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS— Broad, heavy, uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-In., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45e each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid. 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3¥> ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft.. $1.50; nice bushes. 15 In., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, fancy, 1,250 to ease, $9 per 1,000; Star Brand, 1.000 to case, $11 per 1,000; Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora, Select, 13 cms. and up, $9 per 1,000; Mammoth, 14 cms. and up, $12 per 1,000. White Roman hyacinths, 11-12 cms., 2,500 to case, $21 per 1,000; 12-15 cms., 1,800 to case, $27 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, new crop, 7-9 inch, 250 to case, $60 per 1.000; 9-10- inch, 180 to case. $80 per 1.000. Lilium Har- risii, best Bermuda stock, from rogued fields, 6-7-inch, 335 to case, $16.50 per case; 7-9-inch, 200 to case, $15 per case. Callas, lYi to 1%- inch, $50 per 1,000; 1% to 2-inch, $80 per 1,000; 2 to 2y 2 -incb, $100 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-inch. 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosani, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. _____ Bulbs, Lilium Harrisil, 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 350 to ease, SI5 per case; 7 to 9-inch, 200 to case, $15 per case. Cold Storage Giganteum, 7 to 9-incli. 300 to case, $15 per case; 9 to 10-inch, 200 to case. $17 per case. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. Ne w York. DUTCH AND FRENCH BULBS. We have now ready for distribution price list of bulbs we will have on hand in our St. Louis ware- house during the 1915 fall season. Write us for a copy of this list. LECHNER BROS., WEBSTER GROVE, MO., Agents for The Gro wers' Assorintion. Anna Pnnlowna. Hollnml. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 to case, $15.50 per case; 9-10, 180 to ease, $17 per case. Cold Storage lilies: Giganteum, 9-10, 200 to case, $17: 7-9. 300 to case. $15. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BULBS. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for special prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tulips, hyacinths, narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Im- porting Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnlfl- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. CANNAS. CANNAS. good varieties, strong plants in 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS. 400,000 FIELD-GROWN . CARNATION PLANTS. LARGE. THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GURANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1,000. WHITE WONDER $60.00 WHITE PERFECTION 50.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY. FRED BURKI. Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE. Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FI.ORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. YOURS FOR THE ASKING— A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE— "ACRES OF GLASS." FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100. 1,000. Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, New York FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. NOW READY. Per 100 Per 1.000 White Wonder $5.00 $45.00 Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Philadelphia 5.00 45.00 Sangamo 5.00 45.00 Harlowarden 5.00 45.00 These are in fine condition and sure to please. ELI CROSS, GRAND RAPIDS', MICH, 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 White Wonder $6.00 $50.00 Enchantress •. 6.00 50.00 SINNER BROS., 15S North Wabash Ave., Chicago. FIELD CARNATION PLANTS. White Wonder, first-class plants. . .$6.00 per 100 White Enchantress, first-class plants. 5.00 per 100 No orders for less than 100 plants accepted. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 348 The Amer ican Fl orist. Aug. 28, CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, which leading florists everywhere recognize as the best ob- tainable. Our plants are unusually fine this season and we advise placing orders early for Immediate or future delivery. The demand is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders in rotation. Order today. 100 1000 Washington $5.00 $45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Champion 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 White Wonder 6.00 55.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Rosette 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 55.00 W1ET0R BROS.. Wholesale Florists, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111 . CARNATIONS FOR SALE. Per 100 Per 1000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordan 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.50 50.00 Cash, please. JOHN BLECHSCHMID, 4300 East 122d St.,- CLEVELAND, OHIO. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Pink Enchantress $6.00 White Enchantress 6.00 Beacon 7.00 Herald 8.00 R. O. LOMMATZS'CH. R. No. 1. La Grange, 11 1. Carnations, Pink Enchantress, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward, Zoe Symonds, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Washington, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Philadelphia, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Fine FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS, $5 per 100: 700 Enchantress, 900 White Per- fection, 400 Lawson, Pink, 300 Winsor, Pink, 150 White Enchantress, 100 Beacon. JOHN NELSON CO.. 147 Main and 1003 Ninth Sts., Osbkosh, Wis. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Philadelphia, O. P. Bassett, Beacon, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo. Ohio. Carnations, Northport, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Commodore, Beacon, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Write for prices on Champion. J. D. THOMP- SON CARNATION CO., Joliet, HI. Carnations, field-grown, 1,000 White Perfec- tion, 10,000 Enchantress, 10,000 Philadelphia, 3,000 Beacon, 10,000 Champion, $6 per 100; $50 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra strong, healthy stock. Pink Enchantress, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. ZECH & MANN, CHICAGO, ILL, Carnation, Miss Theo., $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Littlefield & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles, 2 and 2%-inch pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Last call for chrysanthemums, Including some of the newer ones. Ask for list. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kohl. Pekln. fll. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. COLEDS, good assortment, 2%-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLEDS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wiimette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, very fine colored stock, 4-lnch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN, my prize strain, ready in Au- gust: Perle and Rose of Zehlendorf, 4-inch, 20c. Glory and Rose of Wandsbek, 4-inch, 18c. White, glaring red, 4-inch, 15c. White red eye, Victoria, 4-inch, 15c. Every one a good one. Cash with order, please. RALPH J. SO0TH- ERTON, Highland Park. 111. CYCLAMEN GIG., Wandsbek type, finest in existence, 2i,i-ineh, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-ineh, $15 and $20 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wii- mette, HI. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch, $8 per 100; 4-ineh, $15 per 100; 4-incb select, $20 per 100. Seedlings from flats, $3.50 per 100. Poehl- manu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamens. 8 vars., 2%-inch, $S per 100; $55 per 1.000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCullough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, 4-inch pots, in bloom, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmanl, 5- inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 6-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-inch, 75e each; 8-inch, $1 each; 10-inch, $2 to $2.50 each; 12-inch, $3 to $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FERNS. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfleldii, 2%- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfleldii, 3-In.. $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. 1 • 1 THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO.. Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON, ROOSEVELT, WHITMANI, SCHOLZELI. Dark green — Choice Stock — Low Price. Boston, Roosevelt, Whitman!, Scholzeli, 3- incli. Sc. Boston, Roosevelt, 4-inch. 12%c. Boston, Whitmani, 6-inch, 45c. GULLETT & SONS. LINCOLN. ILLINOIS. BOSTON FERNS. Extra good quality, ' heavy, bushy, established plants, 4-inch, $15 per 100; 5-inch, $22 per 100; 6-inch, $30 per 100. AS- PARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4-inch, extra heavy, $8 per 100. Order now. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. THESE ARE POT-GROWN STOCkT 4-inch Bostons. .. .12c 7-inch Bostons .... 60c 5-inch Bostons. .. .25c 8-inch Bostons .... 80c 6-inch Bostons. .. -40c R. R. DAVIS COMPANY, MORRISON, ILL. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. . Ferndish ferns in flats and 2%-in. a specialty. H. Plath. Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. Ferns, from bench, Boston, S'cottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. TABLE FERNS, strong 2%-inch at $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES. Milton, Penna. Ferns in flats, all varieties, $2 per flat, 20 or more flats. $1.75 each. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Boston Ferns, fine 2>£-lnch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in. f 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyneote, Pa. FREESIAS. FREESIAS— True "Purity" Freesia Bulbs, best California field-grown, Al stock. Special prices on large orders to close out stock, % to %, $5 per 1,000; % to %, $2.75 per 1,000. LILYDALE BULB COMPANY. SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA. Freesias, V- to %-inch, $8 per 1,000; %-inch and up, $10 per 1,000; Purity, %-%-inch, $10 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. LADY WASHINGTON, good assortment, strong plants for stock. 25c and 50c each. ■ HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, 3-inch plants ready for Imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata. $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns. $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell. The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns. $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss. $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, $8 per 100. Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in„ $2 per 100. mans. Newton, N. J. Geo. M. Em- HYDRANGEAS. "A Bird in the Hand" — Yon know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America i3 worth several azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know; conditions may change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can yon afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock? When there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America" — stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS, for example. We offer Otak- sa, with 7 to 10 branches, at $25 the 100; 5 to 6 branches at $20 the 100; 4 branches at $15 the 100. FRENCH NOVELTIES, all the best ones, at $5 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six-inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep- green, healthy foliage and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and yon can cash 'em next Easter, There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK. Wholesale only. Ours are "Made in America. HYDRANGEAS, Otaksa, In bloom, from 25c to $3 each. Small plants, 3-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg. ( Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; ?5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Montlcello, Iowa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19*5- The America n Fl oris t. 349 LILY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giv- ing the best results all year round, $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 2S0; $2 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices, $14 for 1,000; $7.50 for 500; $4 for 250. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2.500 pips. $35. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. t __ Lily of the Valley, Cold Storage, packed in cases of 5U0 pips each, $9 per case. F. E. Pierson Co.. Tarry town. New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Swainsona Galegifolia alba rosea, 2-inch, 40c per doz.; $2 per 100; 3-inch, 60c per doz.; $3 per 100. Double alyssum, moonvines, coleus, petunias, ageratum, salvia, heliotrope, lemon verbena, lantana, pajlor ivy, English ivy, pom- pon chrysanthemums, ivy geraniums, trade- scantia, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cyperus Altemlfolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, m. UMBRELLA plants, strong 3 to 5-inch pots, $10 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. JJursery stock : Pear, apple, Mahaleb, Maz- aart, Myrobolan and Angers Quince stocks, for- est trees (seedlings and transplanted!, ever- greens, ornamental shrubs, manetti, multiflora and roses. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Co., Angers, France. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ONION SETS. Winter onion sets now ready. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. PALMS. KBNTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, 18 $ 0.40 6-Inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-lnch pots, 6 to X 28 to 30 1.B0 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 8 to 7, 48 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 58 to 64 7.50 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-Inch pots, 3 plants In a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants In a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-Inch pots. 5 to 6. 18 to 20 $0.40 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to S6 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7. 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots. 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-Inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7. 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-lnch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5% ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 4-Inch pots, nicely characterized $ 0.50 7-inch pots, 22-lns. high, 30 to 32-in. spread 2.00 7-lnch pots, 26 Ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 8-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-lnch tubs, grand specimens $5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-incb pots, 3 plants in a pot $ 1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot... 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22-lns. high, $1 each; $12 per doz.; Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in., pots, 24 ins. high, 26-in. spread, $3.50 each; In. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, -Conn. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Hracoek Co., Wyncote. Pa. PANSIES. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. PANPANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-lnch, 85c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, 73e each; 6-inch strong, $1 each; 7-inch, $1.50 each; 8-incb, $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. Peonies. We have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing, strictly true to name. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Stove. Chicago and New York. Peonies. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS HEADQUARTERS. AH top cuttings, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine stock. Extra select, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias for Christmas pahs, strong, healthy, well rooted, 2%-inch pots, plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Poinsettias, true type, large bract kind, 2%- inch paper pots, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. POINSETTIAS, true stock; 2% and 2%-inch, fine plants, $5 per 100. ERIE FLORAL CO., West 26th St., Erie, Pa. Poinsettias, the stock that will suit, 2%-inch, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Poinsettias. strong plants, 2%-inch, $5.50 per 100; 250 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. • PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-lnch, $6 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 1O0. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Primula obconica, mixed or separate colors, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2^-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ; PRIMULA OBCONICA, Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-inch. $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER. Shiremanstown, Pa. Primroses, Chinese, Forbesi, Malacoides, ob- conica alba, rosea, Ruby, $2 per 100. Obconica Gigantea, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, Ohio. PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for Immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-lnch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-Inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ROSES. GRAFTED ROSES— VERY FINB. Killarney, White Killarney, 3-lnch $10.00 Killarney Brilliant, 3-inch 10.00 BENCH PLANTS. 150 Aaron Ward, grafted, one-year $5.00 050 Milady, grafted, one-year 5.00 300 Killarney, grafted, two-year 4.50 GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILLINOIS. ROSE PLANTS. Kaiserin. My Maryland and other varieties, 3-lnch pots, $6 per 100; own root. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, field-grown, hybrid perpetuals, creep- ing and climbing. Write for list and prices. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. SEEDS. Seeds, cyclamen, Giant English grown, each, $1 per ,100; $8 per 1,000 seeds: Rosy Morn, Excelsior, Mauve Queen, Princess of Wales, Grandiflora alba, Princess May, Duke of Fife. Giant German grown, each, 65c per 100; $5 per 1,000 seeds: Pure white, dark Crimson, Rosa Von Marientbal, dark rose, white with carmine eye. Glory of Wandsbek, attractive salmon, $1.25 per 100; $2.85 per 250; $10 per 1.000 seeds. Primula: Vaughan's International mixture, 1-16 oz., $4; 350 seeds, 50c. Mig- nonette, New York Market, oz., $7; % oz., $1; trade packet, 50c. Giant Machet, oz., 75c; Yt oz., 40c; trade pocket, 10c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Pansy, Barnard's Florists' Mixture, Trade packet, 25c; % oz., $1; % oz., $3.50; oz., $7. Giant Mixture, trade pkt., 20c; % oz., 50c; oz., $4. Calceolaria Hybrida grandiflora. trade pkt., 50c. Cineraria Hybrida grandiflora, trade pkt., 50c. Primula Sinensis fembriata, separate colors and mixed, trade pkt., 50c. Seeds of hardy perennials. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Holland grown seeds. Beets, mangels. sugar beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, chicory, cornsalad, cress, endive, kale, kohl- rabi, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, spinach, turnip, rutabaga. Sluis Brothers, Enkhuizen, Holland. Seeds, growers of asparagus, broad beans, beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, car- rot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, dandelion, leek, lettuce, mangel, onion, parsley, parsnip, radish, Swiss chard, turnip, swedes. Dealers in grass and clover seeds. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres-le-Chatel, France. Seeds, Cyclamen: Louis Salmon King, Pink Pearl, Giant White, Mrs. Buckston. Princess May, Vulcan, Phoenix, 1915 crop. Also Strep- tocarpus finest strain. Royal Nurseries, Bush Hill Park, Enfield, England. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, sqnash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, winter flowering sweet peas, Spencer types. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. The Kenilworth Giant Pansy seeds. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas. Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 350 SEEDS. The American Florist. Aug. 28, Seeds, cauliflower, cabbages, rutabagas, man- gels, pansles, asters, cyclamen, stocks, etc. L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, Denmark. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelou, squash, watermelon, radish sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Benary's seeds for florists. Send for list. Aabling-Ebright Seed Co., 89 Pike St., Seattle, Wash. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. , Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SMILAX Smilax, 214 -inch pots, $2.60 per 100; *23 per 1,000; 3-inch. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000 Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. SMILAX PLANTS', 2-inch pots, $2 per 100 HENRY SMITH, Grand R apids, Mich. Smilax, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. SMILAX, strong 2-inch, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000. c HU MFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS, 2% -inch Nelrose and Dreer's Giant mixed, $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES. Milton, Penna. SNAPDRAGONS, Ramburg Silver Pink and Giant White, 2%-inch. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000 C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STEVIA. , 5!E EVIA ' stm "S 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STRAWBERRIES. ■ Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late Success, Three W's, U. S'„ King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,0)0. Chesapeake, Fendall. Pearl. $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N. J. PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,01)0. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by express, 75e per 500; $1 per 1,(100; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,00;); 100,000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for. field-grown plants and o 00 ^l, t c! ps >, Write for P^es. I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ■,„ VINCA VINES, 4-inch, strong, $12.50 per 100; 3rinch. $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. U li. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Lpuise and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 214-inch, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago, 111. Greenhouse construction. Save 10% to 20% on your greenhouse. Willens Construction Co., 1527 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. '. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of all kinds of greenhouses and" conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Estimate on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., 31st and Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. We furnish every- thing for the greenhouse. Garland Manufac- turing Co., Des Plaines, 111. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Greenhouse lumber, hot-bed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, O. Building material, pecky cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. Adam Sehillo Lumber Co., 1500 Kingsbury St., Chi- cago. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt.; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt. ; $4.50 per gal. Apbiue Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid— NICO-FUME — Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write fer circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., 1 Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron* Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago, III. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & SON, Stratford, London. England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce CO., 12 W. Broadway New York. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co.. 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset. flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co., 10 Sherwin Block. Elgin, 111. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 80c; 51)0, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. • WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneap- olis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St.. Cleveland, Ohio. Wire designs at very low prices. E. L. Rogers, 806 N. 12th St.. St. Louis, Mo. __ If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19*5- The American Florist. 351 BUY DIRECT FACTORY TO USER PRICES MOR E KROESCHEIL BOILERS USED FOR GREENHOUSE HEATING THAN | TANYOTHEF AKE KROESCHELL BROS. CO , 452 WEST ERIE ST CHICAGO. ILL. Lancaster County Florists' Club. Thursday, August 19, the regular car for Elizabethtown was filled with florists bound for the Avondale farm and nurseries of our president, B. F. Barr. Along with our own members we had as guests, Bertram H. Farr, president of the American Peony So- ciety; H. C. Huesman and F. H. Laucks, Reading, Pa.; C. B. Smith and wife, and August Shaeffer and wife, York, Pa.; and last but not least, Den- nis Connor. After an inspection of the nursery, each man, according to his taste, in- dulged in bowling on the green, cro- quet, cards, quoits and conversation. In the bowling contest, Jacob Fleer carried the honors for the greatest number of points made by one man. In the first match between teams made up by B. F. Barr and Albert M. Herr, the Herr team won out with flying colors, and in the match between teams made up by Geo. Goldbach and Rudolph Nagle, the Goldbach team won out. In the croquet, J. Ralph and J. Rutter Hess, from the Gap, showed Ira Landis from Paradise, and Chas. B. Herr from Strasburg that the Gap is not a "sleepy town" in spite of its name. In the quoits, Willis Girvin, of Leola, and August Shaeffer, showed they had some science and knowledge of things other than those pertaining to the florist's business. In cards, I think Elmer "Weaver of Ronks, won the booby. In conversation H. A. Schroyer, Frank L. Kohr, A. F. Strickler and Dennis Connor, seemed to be in the lead. About six o'clock Mrs. B. F. Barr took the party in charge, (and evi- dently believing in the adage of "to reach a man's heart feed the brute"), fed us royally, and was ably assisted in the serving by Rodney Eshlemen and Chas. B. Herr. The Japanese lanterns were then lit all over the lawn, giving it a de- lightfully picturesque appearance, and the oil lamps were filled and lit for the porch, the cigars passed, and a half hour of general sociability in- dulged in to allow the feed to reach our hearts, after which a unanimous vote of thanks was extended to the host and hostess for their generous hospitality. The regular meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p. m., and aside from the regular routine business, a report was heard from the dahlia show committee to the effect that they had secured 800 square feet of space in the main build- ing at the Lancaster county fair grounds, about half of which will be reserved for out of the county trade exhibits, as this will be an exceptional opportunity for the dahlia growers to show their products to several hundred thousand people. Volunteers were asked for' to help at this show, and there will be two or more members of The Net Returns From Your Greenhouses Is | What Counts You want to watch the initial cost, the grade and the workman- ship of the material, the construction and convenience of the houses, to attain the best results. Write us for sketches and estimates. We can be of service to you. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material. Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Mention the American Florist when writing Mrtehead* Points the way to £ DJfo€k40 Boiler £ > economy , M of fuel. BEGIN NOW to find out about the "Morehead" system. Send right away for the "Morehead" book for florists. In it you will find an easily understood discussion of the boiler and condensation question from the practical standpoint of the Grower of Flowers. Write for this help TODAY. I MOREHEAD MFG. CO., Dept. "N" DETROIT, MICH. 304 Mention the American Florist when writing Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.... See Our Catalogue. Wafer 6IBLIN & CO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Ttle bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Mention the American Florist when writing A HANDY TOOL FOR GREENHOUSEMEN "Red Devil" Glass Cutter No. 6 With Free Kid Case. Guaranteed to. cut 5000 feet of glass. Five extra hand honed, and tested steel wheels in handle. ■ > _ '.'-.: c ... bamp'e mailed for 30c. Booklet free. . SMITH fi HEMENWAY CO.. Inc. 170 Chambers St., - New York City Hundred s of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are grivinp you facts ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILL. 352 The American Florist. Aug. 28, Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured ty W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. MONINfiER COMPANY, CHICAGO BgBlu&awkSt. CINCINNATI Union Central Life Bldg. NEW TORI fflutrUg-eBUg the club in attendance all the time to make it educational and advertise the dahlia. The date is September 8 to October 1, inclusive. B. H. Farr was scheduled for an address on peonies, but unfortunately, was unable to stay for the evening meeting. Frank Suter made an elegant display of dahlias and received thr> thanks of the club. The meeting ad- journed in time to take the eight o'clock car back to the city, and will long be remembered as one of the red letter days for the year 1915 by those who were with us. Albert M. Here. Kansas City. SUPPLY SHORTENS BUT QUALITY IS POOR. The supply of stock shortened some- what during the past week, due to weather conditions, but prices were below the standard owing to poor quality of the offerings. Gladioli are practically off the market with the ex- ception of a few that are sent in by local growers. Asters are improving both in stem and flowers, and some with extra long stems find ready sale. Lilies are of good quality and continue plentiful, and roses are coming in somewhat better, some very fine Amer- ican Beauties, Russell and Killarney being seen in the shops. Carnations are still off the market. Funeral work has been fair and has helped out. . NOTES. Business at Arthur Newell's is hold- ing up well. The supply of good stock is plentiful and there is a good de- mand for funeral designs. Miss Mamie Klein of this establishment has re- turned after a trip of five weeks to the Pacific coast, where she visited the Panama-Pacific and San Diego exposi- tions; also a two weeks' stay at Los Angeles. She called on the trade in several of the coast cities, and re- turned home well pleased with her trip, which was instructive as well as bene- ficial. Henry Kusik & Co. report trade about as usual. They are receiving some exceptionally fine roses, especial- ly American Beauties, Russell and Kil- larneys, all of which sell readily. As- ters and lilies in plentiful supply and of good quality are also a feature at their establishment, the lilies especial- ly being about the best seen in this market. Good statice is also being re- ceived from the West. The Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. are receiving some excellent roses, but they do not bring the prices their quality deserves. Gladioli are off and asters are shortening up. Funeral work has been fair with this firm. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. reports a fairly good volume of business during the week, funeral orders being a big factor. Their showing of asters are about as fine as are seen on the local market. Alpha Floral Co. reports shipping trade exceptionally good, and funeral work, which is a big help at this time of the year, is holding up very well. 1866-1915 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. Material Snaps ! EVERYTHING FOR GREENHOUSES Equip your greenhouse or nursery at 25 to £0% savings. Our business methods save you money ! We buy in enormous quantities at receivers', trustees' and sher- iffs' sales, taking over whole industrial plants or manufacturers' stocks in single cash purchases. There's not a single article used in greenhouses or irrigation works, on which we cannot save you 25 to - 5C». . This week we have the following special offers: — 20.000 pieces 1 in. galv. pipe, lengths, 5-6 ft. 5.000 pieces of Wi in. galv. angles, 3-6 lengths. 2C0 pieces 2 in. galv. pipe, § ft. lengths. 5 direct connected diaphragm pumps to 1H hp. gas engines. 40.000 ft. of 6 in. and 8 in. black iron pipe. 5 cars of plain and barbed galv. wire. Write us for money-saving informa- tion on complete heating plants, green- house boilers, used pipe for any purpose, storage tanks of all kinds, irrigation hose, tools, in fact anything you need. We have it— at a bargains CHICAGO HOUSE W RECK ING;cO. W. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO, ILL Free 1 This Fine BUDDING FE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO W. J. Barnes has been quite busy with funeral work. Asters are seen here in good supply and of good qual- ity and the' late crop of gladioli are arriving. Patrick Larkin reports business fair- ly good and he anticipates excellent business during the fall trade. The Costello Moore Floral Co. re- ports good business, stock cleaning up nicely every day. Visitors : John Poehlmann, of Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Chicago, accompanied by his son; Morris H. Levine, repre- senting Lion & Co., New York. E. J. B. "The Name of Quality" Willens Cr Hon Co. Ireer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true* because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No lights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Poin Is patented. No others like j It. Order from your dealers or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HERET A. DREEE,I 714 Chsntnnt BtrsatN FniUaelphic REFRIGERATORS I WRITE FOR CATALOG fj Buchbinder Bros. 5 18 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. A. HERRMANN, Capt Flowers, all colors, Cycas I^eaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. - Send For Pricet — 40441 2 Ea st 34th St. NEW YORK PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. '9*5- The American Florist. 353 Sold By The Seedsmen of America r **0E • *a^** "HAMMOND'S GRAPE DUST" Used effectively to kill Powdery Mildew on Roses and other Plants. USED BY THE FLORISTS FOR OVER 25 SUCCESSIVE YEARS Sold by the Seed Dealers. For pamphlet on Bugs and Blights address HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS BEACON, N. Y. Hammond's Thrip Juice No. 2 Kills Red Spider in greenhouses, etc. Used since 1883. Little Silver, N. J. At J. T. Lovett's range we recently noted great activity in packing and shipping pot-grown strawberry plants. Over twenty varieties of strawberry plants are grown at this place, and while all have merit, the Van Fleet hybrids are doubtless the most note- worthy, they being a distinct advance in strawberry culture. Of these the Edmund Wilson, Early Jersey Giant and Late Jersey Giant are fine speci- mens. As stated, a large business is carried on in strawberry plants, but there are many other good features. There is a fine collection of pot-grown roses, of peonies, irises and other herbaceous stock, and the nursery contains many fine trees and shrubs. Dean & Co., who have hitherto been better known as rose growers, have taken up carnation growing and have a considerable area of their range thus planted and the stock looks well. A. F. F. Normal, III. — A. M. Augustine, sec- retary of the Illinois State Horticul- tural Society has the new volume of the proceedings of the society for 1914 ready for distribution. A STIC A USE IT NOW. F.0.PIERCEC0. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK M astica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. The Original and Only ELASTICLYKE LIQUID PUTTY Positively will not get hard, run in hot nor heave in cold weather. EC iteT' The Elastic-Lyke Co. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO (Not Inc.) "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO 354 The American Florist. Aug. 28, LIQUID =H 4056 Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10150 41b. can 5.50 ji. 1-lb. CMn....c. 1.50 . .. H-ib. ca&..5. .50 nm NICO-FUME » PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING Youi? Dealer li.a«s tlie«se Price® Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Garland Cast Iron Gutter. Here is the kind of gutter that should be used in YOUR greenhouses if you wish to enjoy the greatest economy for the the longest ime. Garland Gutter has certain exclusive features (protected by patents) that have proved it to be by far the best type of gutter ever used in greenhouses. Fail Information on Request. Write Today. Everything for greenhouse equipment. Complete green- house construction. Don't fail to get our plans and esti- , mates for your requirements. Garland M anuf acturing Company Makers of the Famous Garland Cast Iron Gutter Des Plaines 1 1 1 i n is Trade Directory Price: $3.O0, postpaid American Florist Cos 440 S. Dearborn Street. CHICAGO THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BT CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating |j Aak Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO The Recognized Standard Insecticide A apray remedy ior green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and anile worms. __ _ Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75C. Gallon. $1.50. NIKOT1ANA A 12* nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. • Gallon, $4.50. It you cannot obtain our prodncts from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through oar nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Burniston, President. M. C. Ebhl. Treasurer. Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, viz.: p r i ce per pound. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. Bale REGULAR 17c 15c 12Hc lO^c FLORISTS' SPECIAL.... 19c 17c 13Hc llHe Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1032 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing i9 J 5- The American Florist. 355 Established 1765 Incorporated 1004 HEWS STANDARD i:*: : i ;'■ I* POT MAKERS f OR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WORLD'S LARGEST I Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans C«n be shipped it an honr'i notice. Price Der crate: 1000 1H In., crate, 16.00 1500 2 '■ ' 4.88 1S00 2H " 5.25 1500 2H " 6.00 10003 5.00 M03H " 5.80 500 4 4.50 456 4H-in„ crate. 15.24 320 5 210 5H 144 6 120 7 60 8 4.51 378 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFIHGER BROS. POTTERY, '&W m york! Angntt Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Lone Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwertn, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. 1. 1. kramer k son, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoma, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Rep. Detroit. Mich. 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS FANS BARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. ~ ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES RED POTS that ron will be proud to hare on your benches, is the kind we hare to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and ofitr you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your cratea; isn t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famoua "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZAN1SVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrln, 16 W. 23rd St. Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. GREER'S "Ri "Cedar Plant Tubs n Diam. Ea. Doi. 100 10 20in. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 8 in. .30 3.50 28.00 Manutactured lor us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle. Henry A. Dreer, Seals, Hants, Bafts mi SuniiM, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. EteWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries ^B nAgjOj m> raa ke flower pots that grow the 1 | . j; best plants and bring the best i-l^F2-l trade. Also the latest creations ^^^■^■"^ B in glazed ware for every use. #No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, 111.^ The Regan Printing House LARGI RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICXB. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughen's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York GEO, KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write forpriceB. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-86-38 N. Leavltt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing The Clipper **«•»; that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipper will drive themall out. Your dealer should hate them — if he has not, drop us a line, and wewiii send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 113. 356 The American Florist. Aug. 28, Index to Advertisers Aabline-Ebrieht Seed Co 338 Advance Co The.... Ill Alpha Floral Co 331 American Spawn Co. 344 Amling E C Co 325 Anderson S A 331 Aneermueller G H..327 Aphine Mfg Co 354 Archias Floral Co. . .334 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 330 Aschmann Godfrey.. 346 Badgley. Riedel & Meyer 329 Barnard W W Co. ..337 Bas8ett&Washburn.320 Baumer Aui/R." 331 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 330 Bees 342 Seeerow's 332 BergerBros 326 BernineH G 327 Blacltistone Z D....333 Bodeer J &Sons Co. 340 Boland] B Co 331 BolgianoJ& Sons.... 337 Brag? Ross 331 Bramley & Son .... 334 Braslan Seed Grow ers Co 336 Breitmeyer's J Sons. .332 BrunsHN 337 B runnings 338 Bryan AlonzoJ 345 Bnchbinder Bros 352 Buckbee H W 334 BndloneJ A 325 345 Bnrpee W A & Co. .337 Caldwell the Woods man Co 330 California Florists... 334 Camp Conduit Co . . . 351 Chicaeo Flower Growers Assn 322 Chicaeo House Wrecking Co 352 Clark E B Seed Co.. 340 Clarke's Sons D 333 Clay&Son 354 Cleveland Cnt Flower Co 333 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 355 Conard & Jonea Co. .343 Cooke Geo H 331 Cowee W J 352 Coy HC Seed Co.... 337 Craig Robt Co 346 Cunningham Jos H..340 DardsChas 332 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 343 Denton Floral Co ...334 Detroit Flower Pot MfgCo 355 Dietsch A & Co... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co. 345 DreerHA....341352 355 Duerr Chas A 334 Duluth Floral Co.. ..334 Dunlop JobnH 333 Eagle Wire Works. IV Edwards Fold Box.. 356 Elastic- Lyke Co.... 353 Emmans Geo M 346 Erne & Klingel 325 Evans Co The J A. ..356 KvresHG 333 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 354 Fish Henry Seed Co. 337 Florists' Hail Assn.. 356 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 329 Ford William P 328 Franzen FO 346 Frauenfelder C 331 freeman Mrs J B....334 FreyCH 334 Frey&Frey. ...... .333 Friedman 331 Froment HE 329 Frost Chas 340 Furrow & Co 334 GalvinThosF .. ..333 Garland Mfg Co 354 Gasser J M Co 333 Giblin&.Co 351 Godineau R & M....310 Gorham & Limpus..352 Graham A & Son ... .331 Grand Rapids Floral Co 334 Grasselli Chemical Co 355 GudeBros.... .332 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) ...329 Haeger Potteries The 355 Hammond Benj 353 Hardesty & Co 331 Harley Pottery Co. ..355 Hart George B 329 Haven Seed Co The. 338 Heacock Jos Co 343 Heinl John G& Son. 334 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis. ..334 Herr Albert M 3j5 Herrmann A 352 Hess &Swoboda....332 Hews A H &Co 355 Hilfinger Bros 355 Hill D Nurs Co 343 Hoerber Bros 325 Hollywood Gardens. 333 Holm & Olson 332 Holton & Hunkel Co 327 Home Cor School 344 Horticultural Ptg Co The 330 Hurff Edgar F 338 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 351 leoe Bros 356 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co351 Isbell S M & Co. ...337 Iackson& Perkins... 346 Jennings E B 345 Johnston & Co T J. ..331 Jones Percy 320 Joy Floral Co 334 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons. .355 Keller Sons J B 334 Kelway & Son 338 Kennicott Bros Co.. 325 Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 354 Kerr RC Floral Co. 334 Kervan Co The 329 Kessler Wm 329 King Construct Co. .356 Kohr AF 355 Kramer I N&Son... 355 Kroeschell Bros Co. .351 Kruchten John 325 Kuehn C A 327 KuhlGeo A 355 Kyle & Foerster 325 LaCrosse Floral Co.. 332 Lager & Hurrell 346 Landreth Seed Co.. 340 LangFlo&Nur Co..334 Lange A 331 Leborius JJ 333 Leedle Floral Co ..346 Leroys Nursery Co Lours 343 Littlefield & Wyman345 Lockland Lum Co.. .352 London Flower Shp.333 Louis Freres & Co Simon 337 LovettJT 343 McCallum Co 326 McConnell Alex 331 McHutchison& Coll 340 McNeff-Swenson Co 330 Mann Otto 337 Matthews the Flo'st.331 MatthewsonJE 332 May&CoLL 332 MeconiPaul 329 Memphis Flo Shop. .334 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 331 Mette Henry 344 Miller & Musser 325 Moninger J C Co. ...352 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 328 Moore. Hentz & Nash 328 Morehead Mfg Co.. ..351 Murray Samuel 332 Myers Florist 334 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 356 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Newell A 333 N Y Cut Flower Ex. .329 Nicotine Mfg Co 354 Niessen Leo Co ...,^326 Northwestern Wire 1 Works 356 Ostertag Bros 333 Palmer W J & Son.. 332 Park Floral Co 332 Peacock Dahlia Farms....' 335 FftdrickGR&Son.;.338 Peterson J A & Sons.345 Peterson Nursery. ..342 Peters & Reed Foty. 355 Phillips Bros 334 Pierce FO Co 353 Pierson FR Co I Pierson A N (Inc). ..345 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 336 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 334 Pillsbury I L 356 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 326 PlathH 346 Podesta&Baldocchi .333 Poehlmann Bros Co 318 319 Pollworth CC Co... 327 Portland Flo Shop.. 334 Pyfer A T & Co 323 Kaedlein Basket Co. 324 Randall A L Co 325 Randolph & lie- Clements 331 Rawlings Elmer 346 Ready Reference... .347 Reed & Keller 356 Regan Ptg House. . . .355 Reid Edw 326 Reinberg Geo 325 Reinberg Peter. .321 341 Retail Florists Co The 325 Reuter&Son SJ...-331 Rice Bros 327 Robinson 1 C Seed Co 340 RockWmLFlwr Co 334 RogersE L 327 Rohnert Waldo 337 Routzahn Seed Co ..337 Roval Nurseries 343 Rusch G&Co 327 Rye George 334 St. Louis Seed Co... 337 Schiller, the Florist.. 334 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W& Son.. 356 SchlingMax 332 SchwakeChas&Co.328 SeftonMfgCo 330 Sharp Partridge & Co 356 Sheridan Walter F. .329 Siebrecht George C.329 Simmons & Son 334 Situation & Wants... 317 SkidelskySS&Co.. . I Sluis Bros 337 Small J H & Sons 331 Smith A W &Co.u. .333 SmithE D&Co....:.346 Smith & Fetters Co.. 331 Smith & Hemenway.351 Smith Henry 334 Smith Wm CFlo Co 327 Smith W&T Co... I Storrs & Harrison... 343 Stuart Low Co 343 StumppGEM 333 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... 353 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .355 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Tborburn J M & Co. 338 Tonner O A 320 TottyCbasH 346 Traendly&Schenck.329 United Cut Flwr Co. 329 Vaughan AL & Co.. 323 Vaughan's Seed Store I 335 338 340 313 344 354 355 Vick'sSonsJ 338 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I WaiteFW 356 Walker F Co 331 WallaceFD IV WeilandM 333 Weiland&Risch....325 Welch Patrick 326 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 337 Whilldin Pottery Co. 355 Whitted Floral Co.. .331 Wietor Bros 322 325 Wild Gilbert H 342 WiIlensConsCo....352 Wittbold G Co.. 331 339 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .334 Wood Bros 341 Yokohama Nurs Co. 337 Young A L& Co. ...329 Young John&Co 328 Young & Nugent .331 Zech & Mann... 321 325 Ziska Jos 323 Zvolanek Anton C..337 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27. '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— write forprices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IG0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our • Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures "the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 2} King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. I 4> £ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ y ► rvo not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK Nolossityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE • 501, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pil sbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbnrg. 111. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3000 PostpaidSample Free F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name -of- Quaker City Machine Co. -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS CO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total ol $282,000.00 For loll particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. America is "the Prow of the Ilesseli there may ha mora comfort Amidships, but wa are the first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 4, 1915. No. 1422 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1914, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacEorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco. Calif., President; Robert C Kerr. Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Yodng, New York, Secretary; WM. F. Easting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- bor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at. St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, lnd M Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mibche, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle. Wash.. Secretary-Treasurer CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O.. November 10-14. 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. VV. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. Gardenias and Their Culture. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, E. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. Requirements Easily Supplied. The gardenia has always been con- sidered a choice cut flower, and until the past two years has commanded a high price. The great demand encour- aged a number of growers to give it a trial, but in the majority of cases for various reasons, such as not being able to spare a house exclusively for its cul- ture, or to give it the proper attention, the necessary degree of heat, or lack- ing in many of the other essentials, the result was unsatisfactory returns or failure. Many have even devoted a house to this plant and put their best energies to its culture, but failed to get a crop until late in the spring, when the market was full and price's at the lowest ebb. Growing gardenias successfully is like attaining perfec- tion with any other plant; very easy when you know how. To get this knowledge requires experience; you can read the rules, as it were, out of a book, but it may take a long time to interpret them correctly. However, if growers will profit by their failures, and not become too easily discouraged, they will most likely win out in the, end. Amongst the most successful grow- ers of gardenias for the Philadelphia market is the firm of Macaw Bros., of Norwood, Pa. Beginning in a small way, they experimented along, until being reasonably sure of a crop they went into it more extensively, and this flower is now quite a factor in their business. Listening to the description and the rules of culture as laid down by Duncan Macaw it looks as simple as growing geraniums; in fact, Mr. Macaw says there is no secret in grow- ing the gardenia; they never having had the slightest failure of any kind that they could not account for in some careless treatment, such as too much or too little water or allowing the plants to get chilled, which shows up later in the poor color of the leaves or a dropping of buds or failure to set the same. Cuttings for stock for the following winter are taken after the first of the year, and require three to four weeks in the sand; they are then put into small pots and finish or grow into good strong plants about June 1, when they are planted into six-inch pots or set out on the bench in soil, where they become well established by fall. Good soil is important; theirs is composed of one-third compost, one-third cow ma- nure and one-third light leaf mould. Soil of benches should be four inches in depth. There is no topdressing dur- ing the winter, but manure water will increase the size of the flowers. The temperature is important; it should never be allowed to fall below 70 de- grees at night, and many failures are caused by neglect in this respect. Wa- tering is to be very carefully done; they are easily overwatered, which is a stumbling block to many growers. Although they did not heat their water Mr. Macaw believed it would be better with the chill taken off or brought up to a temperature of 70. From good healthy plants set out in June they commence to cut the latter end of October, and continue until spring; the foliage or shoots that usu- ally comes either side of the bud has to be taken away to throw all the strength of the shoot into the flower. If the bud promises not to develop, then one of. "the shoots is left to grow on and will soon set another bud. When long stemmed flowers are de- sired only the strongest shoots are en- couraged, all flowers on the weaker branches being cut away. The cause of falling buds, or of turning black at the base, or failure to open, he at- tributes to too much water or possibly a chill at some earlier period. The latter error is the most common, as many growers are not able to keep their house to this temperature all the time. The variety forced is Gardenia Veitchii. Gardenia florida makes a flower twice as large as Veitchii, but cannot be forced in winter, not bloom- ing until spring. There is no difference in the amount of flowers obtained from plants in the bed or those planted in pots; from 358 The American florist. Sept. 4, 10 to 15 good salable flowers are taken from strong healthy plants dur- ing a season. Asked about insects, he said they give them very little trouble, the chief and almost sole offender being the mealy bug. If plants are strong and healthy they seldom appear, but if they do, a little nicoticide, a 2%- inch pot full in a bucket of water ap- plied with an atomizer will generally fix them. There is no particular selection of the wood for cutting; any good plump shoots will do, but they should never receive a check, being kept on the jump all the time. Some growers keep their plants in fbr the second season; these two-year-old plants flower very profusely, but the blooms are gener- ally smaller and do not grade very hi^' , • We like to start with strong you s stock, from which we feel we get the best results. In the spring when the season is about over we lift our stock from the bed and pot the plants into six-inch pots, which soon, become established, and for which we find quite a market. As an Easter plant we believe a well-flowered gar- denia in a pot or small tub is quite the equal as a seller to any of the popular plants to be found in the mar- ket at that time. We believe that if growers would try to grow higher-classed blooms, rather than such a quantity of small ones, which when thrown on the mar- ket in quantity find their way to the street at ruinous prices, the gardenia would regain its prestige as a high- class flower and better sales would re- sult. K. Calendula for Christmas. Ed. American florist : When should seed of calendula be sown and the plants benched to bloom for Christmas? We have two benches affording about four feet headroom and wish to know what can be grown with them in these benches. E. C. C. Montana. The seed of calendula for winter flowering should be sown in August and as soon as large enough, trans- planted into the benches 10 inches apart and given the same treatment as mignonette. There is quite a dif- ference in the flowering qualities of various strains, some being very much earlier in blooming and more prolific. If you find any plants that show the tendency of being free in flowers, save the seed from these plants. The bench-room, as stated, will be all right for these plants. C. W. Johnson. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Root. Kift. Philadelphia. Fa. Dahlias. Milwaukee, Wis.— Local florists will have extensive exhibits at the state fair this year. Springfield, O — A flower shop has been opened by L. Bradford at 106 East High street. Madera, Calif.— Fire at the Kirk- man nursery August 14 caused a loss of $3,000, principally to buildings. Sterling, III. — J. A. Swartley, florist, escaped serious injury August 22, when his delivery wagon was struck by a street car. Peterboro, Ont. — Roland Denne, president of the Peterboro Floral Co., donated the use of his store and 5,000 cut flowers to the Red Cross Society, August 28, to assist in increasing the society's funds. •The dahlia will soon be here in quan- tity, and during the month of Sep- tember is a large factor in the cut flower business. Dahlias of late years show great improvement, something new and distinctly superior being add- ed to the already large list every sea- son. Jack Rose, Minnie McCullough and Dorothy Peacock are three of the bright lights, and there are a number of others, up to a dozen varieties at least, that are especially suited for cut flowers, their form and brilliant Walter Newell. Son of Arthur Newell, the Well Known Kansas City, Mo., Florist, Now Taking ihe Agri- cultural Course at Columbia University, Champion Amateur Tennis Player. colorings making harmonious or con- trasting color schemes, and with the manipulation of the artistic designer effective arrangements are produced at very small cost. The advent of the dahlia may be said to start the season, and for the wide- awake storeman it presents an oppor- tunity to commence his winter cam- paign by a judicious use of these low- priced flowers. To those of his cus- tomers that he can reach at. this time, a box of selected blooms with his com- pliments will be appreciated and a fa- vorable impression made. It is now time to give more atten- tion to the show windows; inexpensive and very attractive displays with unique color effects may be made with the various types of this flower. All one color arranged in zinc-lined bas- kets of various sizes with ribboned handles is very conspicuous. Al. Mc- Cullough is another variety that makes a striking display. The brilliant red is a great favorite and one of the most popular. When this flower is at its height it is a good plan to push it to the exclusion of other favorites, which will have their inning later on. By keeping a good stock and having it attractively arranged a good impres- sion is made which is helped along by the salesman who talks dahlias, call- ing attention to their fine form and color, their size and how seasonable. Other flowers, if mentioned, will be at their best later, but for the present there is no flower like this garden fa- vorite. Sprays of dahlias are just the thing at this time for funerals, Delice, a cac- tus, with a tassel-like flower of a lovely shade of pink, makes up into an ele- gant piece, just as handsome as roses. There are a number of other choice varieties especially suited for this work. Wreaths of white or colored dahlias are quite as handsome and ef- fective as any other flower of the sea- son; they also combine well with the bronze magnolia, such work being al- most sure to be satisfactory. As a decorative flower for the table, particularly for a large banquet, they are most gorgeous in low rose bowls, combined with taller vases and gar- lands laid on the cloth, or as a cen- ter for individual tables there is noth- ing quite so showy. Taking the Inventory. One of the most essential, and yet we venture to say, the duty that is the least attended to is that of the inventory. The average retail store- keeper looks about him and is satis- fied that his stock is worth about as much as it was last year at this time, but as to just what it represents in actual money expended, he is unable to say. Books can not be satisfactorily balanced without the account of stock on hand, whether it be baskets, pot- tery, decorative material, wire designs or other items that are found neces- sary in the equipment of the store. Every firm should know exactly how they stand at least once a year; in fact, if the books are kept properly, the monthly balance gives a very good idea as to condition or the progress of the business. This article will not interest the successful stores who have long recog- nized the importance of careful book- keeping and system in conducting their business. There are, however, many establishments both large and small, who are considered fairly suc- cessful, but who push along without this systematic way of doing things, who if they would go over their stock, piece by piece, sort it out, throw away the old style and rubbishy shop-worn goods that have so long lumbered their shelves or basement, they would be astonished at the amount of this there was. In every such collection there will be found quite a lot of baskets that can be made presentable by a few repairs and a touch of paint or gilt and the addition of a zinc pan. Noth- ing should be handled in the store but bright, fresh, up-to-date stock; there is such variety in baskets, vases or jardinieres that anything that is fresh looking and clean, whether of last sea- son's vintage or even the year before, is liable to find a customer. In going over the pot covers and pedestals, a number will be found that need re- pairs, which will probably give them another year of usefulness, but which if left until the busy time, would not be considered fit for use and likely be thrown away. It will often be found that price marks or tags have been lost from a number of pieces; these should be looked up and renewed, so that any *9*5- The American Florist. 359 ART FLORAL CO.'S STORE, SAN FRANCISCO, CONVENTION WEEK. of the salespeople can give intelligent answers to customers. These features go to make the stock taking of much greater interest as values are added that would other- wise be lost. In every store a book in which to make a note of things wanted will be found very useful. Stock articles, such as cycas leaves, wheat sheaves, stemming sticks, wire and .wire designs, tin-foil, letters, rib- bons, etc., will get low, and if en- ' tered will be ordered before they are entirely out. If it is found that the stock of wreaths or other designs of magnolia leaves are low, now is the time to work them up. A good line of this class of goods is a great help when the busy season sets in. K. Art Floral Co's San Francisco Store. The accompanying illustrations show the Art Floral Co.'s store, San Fran- cisco, Calif., as it appeared, specially decorated, during the S. A. F. conven- tion in that city, August 17-10. The lattice work was built especially for the occasion and in addition there were four panels with figures of girls carry- ing bouquets of flowers. The figures were painted on heavy cardboard and then cut out with a knife, the first rep- resenting a bride carrying phalaenop- •sis for a bridal bouquet, the rest of the decoration around the panel being ar- ranged with white hydrangeas making a perfect setting. Other figures were decorated in similar manner to repre- sent the bridesmaids and others in a wedding party, the entire arrangement being highly artistic and pleasing, and greatly admired by both visitors and . local people. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Taking: the Bud. The term, "taking the bud," means the selection of the bud to remain to develop into the flower. New be- ginners in the growing of chrysan- themums are often puzzled by what is meant by the term of taking the buds. Many of the plants are now forming clusters of buds, most of which from this date on are called terminal buds and consist of a center or main bud, surrounded by a number of others; the taking of the buds in this case means the removing, or rubbing out the sur- rounding buds, leaving the center one to go on to make the flower. The dif- ference between the bud now forming, and the earlier one, which was removed three or four weeks ago, is that the earlier bud (which is called a crown bud) had a growth shoot on each side. One of these, together with the center bud, was removed; the other allowed to go on into growth, and now at the apex of this growth the terminal bud is forming, but now our aim is to save the center bud and remove those around it, they being only side bud shoots and not having any main growth to support them in making large blooms. Growers experienced in the growing of chrysanthemums for exhibition cut blooms, as well as the early planted stock of the early flow- ering and other commercial varieties, I have the buds on most of their plants already selected, but those planted later and many of the midseason varie- ties are now setting buds which will produce the best blooms. August 20 to September 15 is the period for the commercial varieties to set their buds to bring the best results. Chrysolora, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Chas. Razer and Chieftain, begin to be ready for bud selection about August 20 and by September 1 most of the buds on these varieties are taken. September 1-10, Timothy Eaton, Yellow Eaton, Col. D. Appleton, W. H. Chadwick, Golden Chadwick and Yellow Chadwick and other mid-season varieties should be ready for taking, but when the plants have had careful attention throughout the growing season, and the side growths removed on time, it is safe to take buds on most all varieties as they appear after August 25. You will find that some will be ready and others of the same variety will stretch out to the first week of September, but be on the job to look after them at this time. Any delay after the first week of Sep- tember means a smaller flower. After the bud is taken, any side shoot that has been missed anywhere down the stem,' will quickly branch out and draw strength from the plant, so still be on the lookout for these strag- glers; also, the suckers at the stool of the plant will take on a rapid growth and should be removed, being careful not to damage the roots when cutting them out. Among the important parts of the routine work in caring for the cut 360 The American Florist. Sept. 4, flower stock is to be sure the plants are properly supported to carry them upright, and again do not neglect the spraying with insecticide to keep the insects in check. Toward the latter part of September we may expect some cool, still nights and these should be taken advantage of to do some fumi- gating, so that the plants will be thor- oughly clean before the petals begin to unfurl. It is now time to be extra cautious regarding the water and syringing. The plants must not be allowed to suffer for water, but they do not re- quire anywhere near as much watering or syringing as they did a month ago. Large specimen plants for exhibition must now be given close attention. They ought to have the best possible position in the houses to develop and shape themselves, and the training and spreading out of the branches should be attended to up close so that there will not be any danger of the shoots getting broken. Application of liquid cow or horse manure twice a week will be beneficial to the growth of these plants, but do not apply the manure to any plant while it is dry at the roots, but first w r ater with clear water and let it remain for an hour before applying the liquid manure. Any chrysanthemums growing in the field, with the intention of lifting them for potting to be grown into market pot plants, should now be taken care of. Pot them up into a live, fairly rich soil, keeping them in the shade, spraying the foliage two or three times a day until they become established, after which give them a light, airy bench. Attend to work of supporting them, and when well established ap- ply liquid manure liberally. Do not neglect the pompon and singles being grown for cut flower sprays. Cut out the thin, spindly wood to give the stronger sprays a chance and as soon as the buds ap- pear, treat the plants to applications of liquid manure twice a week. The plants will respond quickly with a vig- orous, healthy growth. C. W. Joiinsox. Vacant-Lot Gardens in Toronto. Through the efforts of the Rotary Club, of Toronto, 130 vacant city lots have been secured and turned over to needy families for the raising of vege- tables. Members of the club, with the mayor of Toronto and members of the city council, made a tour of inspection of this work on August 12, when it was found that 96 families and 432 persons in all have already been benefited by this movement to have vacant city lots put to some good use. So much pleased were the mayor and councilmen with the results that it is likely that lots at the disposal of the municipal authorities will soon be used for growing vegetables for the poor of Toronto. Owing to the over- speculation in town lots and in laying out unnecesary additions to the city, Toronto has many acres of land within the corporate limits that could be profitably, used to aid needy people in accordance with the plan adopted by the Rotary Club. FLORISTS' FERNS. Summer Care of Young Stock. The latter part of the summer is a season of preparation in the fern houses, this being the period when the small ferns are potted off from flats or pans in readiness for use during the winter in filling ferneries. If sufficient bench room is at hand the young ferns may well be placed in the greenhouses after potting, provided that plentiful ventilation can be given, so that the growth of the plants will be short and stocky, for ferns with lanky and soft foliage are of but little use for the table fernery. If space is still scarce in the houses, the young ferns will come along nicely in outdoor frames, where they may be protected from the weather with sashes that are raised above the frame about one foot so that abundant ven- tilation may be had both day and night, and as a matter of fact the plants will really be better in the frame than in the greenhouse if the weather continues warm, for the growth will be more stocky and there will be less likelihood of the foliage damping off with such an abundance of fresh air at all times. The question of varieties that are most valuable as florists' ferns has been frequently discussed in these col- umns, but it may be briefly re-stated by saying that several pteris are among the favorites, for example : P. Cretica albo-lineata, P. Wilsonii. P. Wimsetti, P. Mayii and P. adiantoides, Aspidium tsusstmense (decidedly one of the best), Cyrtomium Rochfordianum, and Aspidium chrysoloba. These few are sufficient for all ordinary work, and are usually to be had in quantity at reasonable prices from the fern special- ists, but anyone who desires a greater variety may readily increase the list. It will be noted that no maidenhairs are included in this list, but as some customers may insist on having this beautiful and extensive family repre- sented in their ferneries, it may be well to include a limited quantity of Adiantum cuneatum, true cuneatum rather than A. Roenbeckii being prefer- able as a pot plant, while for cut fronds it makes but little difference whether the original type of Adiantum cuneatum or its variety, Roenbeckii, be used. The ever increasing list of nephro- lepis varieties still includes some of the best sellers among florists' ferns, even though many thousands of them are distributed by the department stores in our large cities every season at rather reprehensible prices, when looked at from the florists' viewpoint. But it must be taken into consideration that the above-mentioned department stores buy the ferns from growers who are quite wiHing to clean up a large block of good, bad, and indifferent plants at a certain price for cash, and that the department store rarely sells below cost, and also reaches a class of cus- tomers who seldom go into a florist's store. However that may be, the growers, and there are hundreds of them, too, are now busy in the preparation of nephrolepis for the fall and winter MINOT, N. D.— George Valker has purchased property in the business dis- trict in this city and will erect one of the finest flower shops in this sec- tion of the country. WREATH OF IVY LEAVES. Spot of C:ittleyas. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 361 ART FLORAL CO.'S STORE, SAN FRANCISCO, CONVENTION WEEK. trade, potting up the young plants from the propagating bed, potting on the older ones into larger potfc and pans, and in all cases giving the stock as much space as can be spared for the purpose, with the intention of produc- ing sturdy and well-finished plants that will find a ready market, and with this spacing out of the stock it should be given plenty of air and sunshine, for commercial ferns, generally speak- ing, will stand a great deal more sun- shine than was once thought possible. Of course all ferns that are treated after such a plan will require proper attention in the matter of watering, and will stand a great deal more of the hose than those that are grown under the coddling system that once obtained. Considerable quantities of the birds' nest fern. Asplenium nidus, are now being grown for the trade, plants in four, five and six-inch pots being among those most in demand, the light green and shiny leaves of this fern being so distinct and striking that they seldom fail to attract attention. This marks one of the advances in the fern trade, for only a few years ago a bench filled with Asplenium nidus would at- tract almost as much attention as though it were filled with that singular West Indian fern. Hymenodium crini- tum, the large uncut leaves of which are covered with black hairs, and re- mind one of elephants' ears rather than fern fronds. Pteeis. THE ROSE. Work In the Houses. The work in the rose houses at this time, varies but little outside of the suggestions mentioned in our last arti- cle. The cultivation should be attend- ed to regularly, and- where extremely early planting was done and the feed- ing roots are found near the surface, then the cultivating should be stopped and a light top-dressing of thoroughly decomposed manure of almost any kind should be put on the beds; just enough to barely cover the soil, something to wash around on the soil to keep the roots cool and to protect the soil from cracking or baking. Russel, Ophelia, and any variety that has a tendency to black spot should be kept tied up, care being taken not to tie the plants too compactly, but just enough to keep them from swishing around when syringing with considerable pressure. This will enable the plants to dry out more rapidly and furnish a free cir- culation of air between the rows. Use plenty of air-slaked lime dusted through the base of the plants and in the walks, particularly in dark or rainy weather and as the nights grow cooler, the plants should be dusted during the day with grapedust. We usually apply the dust just as soon as the foliage is thoroughly dry, and let it remain on the foliage during that day and the next; then on the follow- ing day syringe it off carefully. If the plants require water in the mean- time we avoid wetting the foliage. In this way we rarely have any trouble with mildew or spot. All the pruning should be finished up, and do not be in too great a hurry to feed up the newly pruned plants. They should be allowed to make some good foliage, and the first growth should be well ripened before attempting any feeding, then a light mulch of good manure can be used if it is well rotted. E. Grafted American Beauty. Ed. American Florist : Is grafted stock of American Beauty grown to any great extent? What are the advantages if any of grafted stock of this variety? Grower. Replying to the above inquiry, we will state that we have tried grafting the American Beauty rose on Manetti stock (which is the stock used uni- versally), and the results did not come up to those obtained by using the own root stock of this variety. We have seldom found it beneficial to graft a variety that has a tendency to break freely or throw strong canes from the root, on a variety that forms a large callous in the cutting bed. Varieties having these tendencies are inclined to break away at the union, being forced apart at the spliced joint by a knotty growth, or clubbed growth, formed by art extra amount of hard- ened sap or callous formation. Ameri- can Beauty, being a free breaking and 362 The American Florist. Sept. /, MAX SCHLING'S EXHIBIT AT THE ATLANTIC CITY GLADIOLUS SHOW. exceptionally vigorous grower, could be very little benefitted by grafting, excepting perhaps where the soil was badly infested with eel worm, then a difference might be noticed for the better if grafted. E. Atlantic City Gladiolus Exhibition. This exhibition, given under the au- spices of the American Gladiolus So- ciety, and a sequel to the Newport gladiolus show, was held in the Casino of the Royal Palace hotel, Atlantic City, N. J., August 26-28. The room, 60 by 100 feet, was filled to its capa- city with the exhibits, several of them somewhat crowded, but all arranged with more attention to detail than is generally seen. There were superb flowers of the most recent introduc- tions, as well as large vases of the standard forcing and garden favorites. The feature of the show was the large, artistically arranged baskets, the work of Max Schling of New York, which occupied the center of the room. The flowers, which had been furnished by the society, were very tastefully ar- ranged in a number of large baskets. One large floor basket, with a diagonal handle, standing about six feet high, filled with spikes of lavender and yel- low, the handle decorated with hand- some ribbons in orange and green, was very striking. A table decoration set for six persons was of montbretias and Primulinus gladioli, giving an orange and red coloring. There was a round plateau effect in the center, with six small vases arranged around it. A bridal shower bouquet was of white gladioli, with narrow ribbon streamers with buds and smaller flowers at- tached; also one of pink, with spray effect. These were very much admired. There was also a large table covered with some 300 blooms of America, and several other large baskets showing color effects. This display was a splen- did example of the florists' art, and a credit to Mr. Schling, whose individual work it was. The various other ex- hibits were staged around the sides of the building. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y., staged a splendid lot of his choice varieties — Peace, War, Blue Jay and other fine sorts were seen in perfection. A center of attraction was the table of W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s Fordhook hybrids, splendidly arranged. The flow- ers were large and in great variety of colors, all seedlings. A basket con- tained a quantity of spikes all from seed, sown this season. H. F. Michell Co., Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., made an interesting display with gladioli, herbaceous phloxes and other perennials. John Lewis Childs staged his usual fine assortment of flowers. Sunburst, Winsome, Dazzler, Melrose and Liebes- feur were prominent sorts. Knight and Struck Co., New York, had a nicely decorated exhibit, using palms against a blue silk screen for a background. There were a number of choice varieties of gladioli. Blue and white display cards carried out the color scheme. B. Hammond Tracy of Wenham, Mass., had a fine collection of splendid spikes of his own seedlings and stand- ard varieties. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., staged fine gladioli, relieved with cocos palms and ferns. This firm also decorated the stage with palms. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., displayed vases of herbaceous flowers and vases of outdoor roses. The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., had a large display of Rochester White gladioli and cut herbaceous flowers. Fancy evergreens in tubs were also a feature. A. B. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind., had a small display of his new type of glad- ioli. They are a great novelty. For such a fine show there should have been a much better attendance. Maurice Fuld had worked very hard in exploiting the exhibition, but for some reason, apathy or other attrac- tions, the people did not come out as expected. Max Schling spoke on "How to Arrange Gladioli Artistically." . Ar- thur Cowee spoke also on the indi- viduality of varieties, and Maurice Fuld gave amateurs instructions in growing gladioli. There was no pre- mium list or awards of any kind. K. Lake Minnetonka Flower Show. The Lake Minnetonka Amateur Flower Show Association opened its second annual show Friday, August 27, at Lake Minnetonka, Minn., but Satur- day was forced to close on account of a rain storm, and continued the exhi- bition Sunday. The tent was open to visitors from 2 p. m. until 7 p. m. After the show the flowers were sent to the hospitals of the Twin Cities. There were sixty prizes given and Calvin G. Goodrich won the gold medal. Other '9*5- The American Florist. 3G3 GENERAL VIEW ATLANTIC CITY GLADIOLUS SHOW. prize winners were W. O. Winston, John F. Wilcox, Mrs. Elbert L. Car- penter, Isabella Bladon and Mrs. Louis Hanson. That the association is grow- ing fast is shown by the fact that last year there were only nine tables, while this year there were 20 large, well- filled tables, and they have already taken up the matter of securing the new varieties of plants, bulbs and seeds for next year. Wm. D. Desmond acted as judge and found it a very difficult position, as the quality of the flowers shown would have done credit to professional growers. T. C. R. Lake Forest Flower Show. The grounds of the Onwentsia club, Lake Forest, 111., were the scene of the flower show held in conjunction with the "Country Fair," given by the Lake Forest Horse Show Association, Satur- day, August 28, and the exhibition proved to be one of the most success- ful, both in point of attendance and number, quality and variety of the dis- plays ever held on the North shore. The premium list provided for awards in 50 classes for cut flowers and seven classes for baskets, table arrange- .ments, bouquets, etc., and so keen was the competition that the judges, Wm. Longland and Henry Martini, of Lake Geneva, found themselves confronted with no small task, and it was near the closing hour before the last prize-win- ning ribbon was attached. The weath- er was ideal — bright and cool, the large tent in which the show was staged was well ventilated and the blooms ap- peared to splendid advantage during the entire day. Even at the closing hour a "sleepy looking" flower was an exception. Circling the tent on the out- side, an excellent display of fruits and vegetables was staged, awards being offered in over 40 classes. Entering the tent, the attention of the visitor was immediately arrested by what appeared to be a veritable riot of wonderful colors occupying a -space about 100 square feet. This was the exhibit staged by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, and the splendid dis- play of blooms in great variety was the center of an admiring throng from the opening until the closing hour. Here were gladioli of most gorgeous and showy coloring on long, strong spikes, over 40 distinct varieties being noted in this display. Included in this collection the following seemed to be the leaders in popularity : Princeps, brilliant scarlet - crimson; Schwaben, the new yellow; Dazzler, "bright sal- mon-scarlet, with red-orange blotch on lower petals; Jean Bart, bright crim- son-red; Charles L. Hutchison, rich blood-red; Orange Glory, with 8 to 10 flowers to a spike; Geralda, carrying nine blossoms of deep rose on a spike of graceful form; Mme. P. Palmer, rose suffused with carmine; Mme. Brune- let, rosy lilac and carmine. Chicago Salmon. Phlegeton. Madrilene, Desde- mone and Primulinus Sunbeam also had many admirers, and of course, Mrs. Francis King, America, Peace, and others of the old favorites, were not forgotten. Among the roses were seen splendid vases of Hoosier Beauty, Shawyer, Ophelia and Mrs. Russell, and Canna Firebird did its full share to add to the wonderful color scheme. Queen of the Market and Little Gem were both noticeable among the asters. Tri- toma Pfitzeri, Delphiniums Gold Medal Hybrids and King of the Delphiniums. Buddleia variabilis Vietchiana and Vaughan's Colossal zinnias also made splendid showings. This display was not in competition. For a general display of annuals, James Thorne (M. Zschau, Gr. ) was awarded first prize with a splendid! collection of zinnias, helianthus, ager- atum, mignonette, asters and scabiosa; also first award for display of pansies. For collection of asters, three blooms of each color, first prize was captured by D. W. Cummings (K. Lofving, Gr.). For the best display of Sutton's Ray aster, the honors went to Mrs. K. H. Addington (L. E. Wallis, Gr.). Mrs. H. F. McCormick's excellent showing of asters won the second premium and Mrs. Bryon L. Smith was third. In the collection of dahlias, not less than eight varieties, John. T. Pirie was awarded first premium. Some of the seedlings were marvelous in coloring and size of bloom. In the competition for honors for best collection of outdoor roses, W. C. Egan secured first premium, showing among other varieties some excellent blooms of Caroline Testout, Radiance and Florence Pemberton. Mrs. Edward S. Moore and Mrs. Byron L. Smith, who> also made most creditable displays., were awarded second and third pre- miums, respectively. Mrs. Stanley Field made excellent displays in both the classes for annua? phloxes and salpiglossis and received first premiums for both. 364 The American Florist. Sept. _/. In the class for calliopsis, excellent displays were made by both Mrs. E. A. Moore and H. B. Clow. First award in the class for show dahlias went to Mrs. Byron L. Smith, who staged an exhibit of splendid blooms. For the best arranged vase of garden roses, the first premium was given to G. A. McKinlack (Oscar Carlson, Gr.). In the competition for best center- piece for dining room table, Reuben Hunt was first, Mrs. Stanley Field, second, and Ralph Poole, third. A display of African marigolds, Sut- ton strain, splendidly grown, attracted much attention. Competition in this class was close, and resulted in the award of first prize to R. A. Poole (G. Erickson. Gr. ) with H. B. Clow (James A. Wilson, Gr.) a close second. In the class for single dahlias, first and second awards were made to John T. Pirie and W. C. Egan (Geo. Fran- cis, Gr.), respectively. For the best general display of peren- nials, first honors went to Cyrus H. McCormick, who staged a splendid ex- hibit. W. C. Egan (George Francis, Gr.) had a grand display of perennial phloxes, many of the blooms being the size of a silver dollar, and for which he was awarded a first prize. He also secured first premium for cactus dah- lias in variety. In the class for snapdragons, first premium was awarded to Mrs. H. F. McCormick. Excellent displays were also made by W. O. Lindley (Olof Persson, Gr. ), Mrs. John Chapman. A. B. Dick (F. R. Kuehne, Gr.); Mrs. F. C. Letts (L. A. Swanton, Gr.), Louis Swift, Mrs. Jas. B. Heyworth, Mrs. B. A. Eckhart, Mrs. R. H. McElwee, and others. H. C. T. Carnations as a Profitable Crop in Texas. Round table discussion led by Bird Forrest, Waxahaebie, Tex., at the second annual con- vention of tbe Texas State Florists' Association. Fort Worth, July 6-7, 1915. Ladies and Gentlemen : We feel rather doubtful of our call- ing in coming before you with a talk on what really amounts to growing carnations in Texas — so many of you have been in the business longer, and have had more experience along this as well as other lines. However, as I have been selected for this part, I will do the best I can. Growing carnations for profit means growing them so as to get the very largest possible returns from the plants, with the smallest possible out- lay consistent with growing good stock, and the profits will be larger if you err on the side of more attention than is absolutely necessary than they will if you are ' a few hours late in watering, a few days late in putting on supports, or cultivating, and neg- lect the red spider until it gets hold. Our conditions are entirely different in many respects to those of out- brothers further north. Our stock must be rooted much earlier to be established in the pots before the sun gets too hot, and to be ready for our earlier planting in the field. Also, the period when there are no outdoor flowers is much shorter here, so we must use every effort to get as much as possible out of our stock during our shorter period. This makes it neces- sary that we have heavy, stocky plants to bench; plants that will get right to work; that we give them the best of s^-il in the benches, and constant care an'a attention; see that they are plant- ed just the right depth; that they get enough, and still not too much water; that weeds and grass are kept pulled out, and the soil frequently stirred. Effective supports should be put on early. Given good plants at benching time, the year's returns depend on constant and prompt attention to the needs of the plants. The varieties of carnations we now grow originate! in a cooler climate than ours. The cool nights come earlier in the fall and start the plants off vigorously while ours are swelter- ing in the heat. This disadvantage can be overcome to some extent by close attention to watering and spray- ing'. Can't some of you more experi- Brldal Bouquet of White Gladioli. By Max Schling, New York. enced growers breed up a strain of carnation that will be, you might say, native to our climate and more resist- ant to our hot, dry, summer atmos- phere? The proposed greenhouse at College Station would be useful along this line. Our greatest enemies to the carna- tion are red spider and stem rot. Red spider is easily handled by promptly spraying with arsenic every spot where they appear; one_ pound to ten pounds sugar, made to 'a thick syrup or paste with warm water (not cooked). One ounce of this mixture to one gallon of water, put on with compressed air sprayer will keep them cleaned out. The mixture is not strong enough to be dangerous, as you would have to eat a big bunch of stems to get enough to hurt you. The past two years we have practically eliminated stem rot in the greenhouses by having our soil clean, clean benches and proper attention to watering at bench- ing time. We firmly believe in cement benches as the very best way to handle carna- tions inside. Our benches are cast in one piece, five feet wide, six inches deep, with plenty of drainage holes. When changing the soil several years ago, we emptied one bench, cleaned and whitewashed it, and filled it as we emptied the next one; that is, a man would carry out a bucket of old soil from bench No. 2 and bring back a bucket of new soil for bench No. 1, using the same bucket. This we found would leave a small quantity of old soil with the new — enough to trans- fer any disease or fungus that might be in the soil. We had an attack of club root four years ago. We then adopted the method of cleaning soil out of the entire house, washing the benches thoroughly and then giving them a thorough whitewashing; also, whitewashing shovels and buckets be- fore handling the new soil to fill the benches. This almost eliminated the trouble, but we still had a little of it. We thought possibly the infection was carried on the carnation support stakes, of which there is one to every plant. Accordingly, last season, in ad- dition to other precautions, we soaked the stakes in whitewash. The past season we have been entirely free of it. Infection can also be carried in freesia and gladiolus bulbs that are grown in carnation benches, but these can easily be cleaned by washing in formaldehyde solution. In cleaning ours, we also put them in a candy bucket and poured a teaspoonful of carbon bisulphide on them, putting a paper over the top to keep the fumes in. One or the other, or both of these plans effectively cleaned them. No form of bench ean be so easily cleaned and disinfected as the one- piece cement bench; also, it lasts a lifetime and cost of material is less than the cost of lumber to make the same bench. A cement bench five feet wide, with three rows of legs spaced four feet apart, costs less than 35 cents per running foot, including la- bor; gravel at $2 per yard, cement at 50 cents per sack. We have on ex- hibition here a set of pictures of a cement bench in course of construc- tion, with notes on same. We will be glad to give any information wanted to those inquiring-. No, we don't want to sell you one, but just to help along. This may be considered a digression from the subject in hand, but we be- lieve anything that tends to lessen the cost of production is pertinent to the subject, and cement benches that never need repairs, do not decay, do not hold bugs, insects and fungus dis- eases from year to year are certainly an item when it comes to keeping- down expenses. To get back to carnations, there are a few of the things we have found essential : Healthy stock from which to take cuttings (we do not like to pull leaves off the cuttings or top them, as both leave open wounds); an absolutely clean cutting bench, with good drainage, and clean sand. Also, we have better success without bottom heat. Cuttings spaced far . enough apart to see the . sand freely between each one; watered well when put in, and sprinkled lightly every sun-shiny day. Covered with papers the first two weeks on sun-shiny day; papers put on about 0:30 or 10:00 a. m., and taken off about 3 :00 p. m. Our best plants have always come from cuttings put in sand December' 10 to January 1. Pay close attention to the little plants in pots; see that they are kept in good shape (we keep them in a cool house), planting to the field March 10-20; kept perfectly clean and plowed at least once a week. To get shapely plants, this is the most im- portant time. Keep them topped and standing straight up and benched June 25 to July 10. See that they are '9'5- The American Florist. 365 not planted deeper than they were in the field. If planted deeper it is an invitation to stem rot. We plant ours seven rows across a five-foot bench. 11 inches between the rows. "We have had excellent success planting in soil made by high water, deposited along the creek. Any soil that will grow bloodweeds 12 to 15 feet high will grow good carnations. We haul our soil up one year ahead, put in layers five loads of soil to one of manure from cotton seed meal fed cattle. This is turned over twice to get it in good shape. In conclusion, let me say that if you have good carnations and plenty of them and any kind of market for them, the profit will show up all right. Albany, N. Y. On Saturday, September 11, will be held in the common council chamber, city hall, an exhibition from the gar- dens of the public school children of the city. Should the council chamber be too small the overflow exhibits will be staged in Academy park, across the street. A number of prizes have been donated for the occasion by business men and citizens. It is expected that every "school will be represented. A cash prize will be awarded to the school making the largest exhibit, and one to the school making the most ar- tistic display of its work. The prizes will be awarded by Mayor Joseph W. Stevens, C. Edward Jones, superintend- ent of schools; Jacob Herzog, president of the board of education, and Arthur L. Andrews, corporation counsel. Chil- dren to the number of 1212 entered the contest early in the season and the number of gardens visited by Miss Virginia Hastings, superintendent of gardens of the Woman's Club of Al- bany which started the contest, is about 1,000. The cash prizes amount to $178 of which Fred A. Danker. Wil- liam C. Gloeckner, and Mrs. E. S. Hazelton, florists, contributed $5 each. The influence of the Albany garden contest has reached Hudson, where next spring the women's club of that city will organize one for the school children. Richard D. Griffin, one of the well known members of the Albany Flor- ists' club, died at his home, 192 Sec- ond street, on the night of August 26 after a few days' illness with pneu- monia. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, August 29, and was attend- ed by many members of the club. The Rev. Paul Birdsall. rector of Grace Protestant Episcopal church, officiated. Mr. Griffin was born in Albany 57 years ago, attended the public schools and as a young man entered the fire department under his father, who for years was a prominent fireman. He was always a lover of 'nature and en- tered the employ of the. bureau of parks where he worked as an assistant gardener for several years. Following a change in local politics in 1899 he left the city service and was employed by many well-to-do families to' look after their lawns and flower beds, a work he followed up to his death with increasing success. He is survived by his wife, one son, Russell P., and one daughter, Mrs. John Linden, all of this city. Mr. Griffin was in attendance at the clambake of the Albany Florists' Club on August 21 and apparently in good health. Over 150 members, their wives, and friends attended the ninth annual out- ing and clambake of the florists' club at Henkes Brothers' grove, Newton- ville, Saturday afternoon. August 21. The bake was opened about 4 o'clock and the guests were seated at three long tables. The sky was overcast but no rain fell until the bake was well over and some had started for home. Among the visitors were Roman J. Irwin and wife and Henry C. Riedel, of Bagley, Riedel & Meyer, New York. Mrs. Alfred Gwynne A r anderbilt is reported to be negotiating for a part of Erskine Park, the estate of the late George Westinghouse at Lenox. Mass. Mrs. Vanderbilt has leased Shadow brook, the placed owned by Spencer Shotter at Lenox, for the season, but is anxious to secure a property of her own. Erskine Park is a tract of 600 acres laid out in part in fine landscape effect. From San Francisco comes the re- port that the state of New York has been awarded 60 medals and two hon- orable mentions for exhibits by the agricultural department. It is believed that the judges have not all completed their work and that more awards will also be made. R. D. Terre Haute, Ind. OUTDOOR STOCK IN PROFUSION. This summer has been the most re- markable in many years. The weather has been very cool and there has been the greatest amount of rainfall in 50 years. Vegetation has never been so prolific; outdoor flowers are every- where, and in nearly all of the yards can be seen flowers such as dahlias, gladioli, zinnias, etc., that would do credit to any florist. The largest corn crop ever known in this section will be harvested soon, but other farm crops such as hay and wheat have been .damaged very much by wet weather, and as this is a center of a farming community, future business in all lines depends much on crops in general. NOTES. The Terre Haute Rose and Carna- tion Co. is building a large cement block stack. The carnations are in and are looking fine. About 40,000 feet of glass are devoted to them, and there are about an equal quantity in the field which they are selling to the trade. Manager Winton says that they are the largest plants that he has ever had in the field. 'Cowan Bros. &_Co. are making ex- tensive improvements at their estab- lishment on Twenty-first street. Mrs. Jane Cowan, mother of the proprietors, suffered severe injury in a fall down the stairs leading to the boiler room recently, breaking two ribs and suffer- ing other injuries. She is improving slowly. Fred Wunker has returned from a trip to Mt. Pleasant, Mich. Miss Dora Wunker has gone to the Pacific coast where she will visit the expositions and other points of interest. She will re- turn in about two months. Heinl & Weber, Plumb street, have just completed one new house and a nice office and entrance which makes a very nice addition to their establish- ment. The Davis Gardens are preparing to build three more houses each 72 by 600 feet. They are said to have the finest service buildings in the state. Henry Graham is building an addi- tion to his residence on South Seven- teenth street and beautifying the grounds. He has a beautiful place. Miss Minnie Dunweg, of John G. Heinl & Son's store force, has returned from a vacation spent at Louisville. Ky., with her sister. B. S. Connecticut Horticultural Society. The first fall meeting of this society was held Friday evening, August 27, in the County building, Hartford. President Warren S. Mason sent word that he would be unable to be present on account of sickness, but Vice-Presi- dent G. H. Hollister, superintendent of Keney park, presided over the meeting in his stead. G. Ogren, gardener for Mrs. William H. Bulkeley, displayed a vase of Crego asters of unusual size and beauty — pink, white and lavender. The judges named by the chair were Francis Roulier, Oscar Gritzmacher, and Alfred Cebelius, who awarded the exhibit a certificate of merit. An interesting discussion took place regarding the use of a paper collar for bleaching celery, one exponent claim- ing that one man could cover more plants in one hour by this method than he could hill-up in a day. These col- lars, so-called, are inexpensive and may be used for a number of years. Mr. Hollister commented upon the absence of the elm leaf beetle around Hartford, especially as they were so plentiful last year. He was unable to account for their absence. The meeting was well attended. .The executive committee convened at the close of the meeting to plan for the dahlia show to be held the latter part of September. Entries are being received from prominent growers, and at this writing there are indications of an unusually fine exhibition. The next meeting of the society will be held September 10. Alfred Dixon, Sec'y. Houston. THE 1916 CONVENTION CITY. One week has passed since the storm and the florists have about cleaned up the wreckage, and are beginning to rebuild. After checking up the stock we find the damage to extend to about 25 to 35 per cent. In about two or three weeks we will not know we had a storm. Everybody is working a large force of men. and will soon have things straightened out. All the florists are enthusiastic over the S. A. F. convention for next sum- mer. Very shortly we will name our committees, and get busy early in the game. We propose to make this a record breaking convention for the so- ciety- I firmly believe it will come right up to the best convention the S. A. F. has ever known, if it is not a record breaker. In view of the line of publicity we are going to give the con- vention the coming year, it will stir up interest throughout the United States, and very few of the members will feel like staying at home. As far as trade exhibits are con- cerned, we have a large auditorium, and I am sure it is going to be packed to its capacity. I cite you for example our Texas State Florists' Association, which is as yet a small organization; and we were enabled to stir up enough interest to fill a good size building with exhibits. Now compare, if you please, the Texas State Florists' Association and the great S. A. F. and you will have in comparison the kind of an ex- hibit we. will have at the 1916 S. A. F. convention in Houston. R. C. Kerr, Vice-Pres. S. A. F. The Late Thomas A. Ivey. Thomas A. Ivey. head of the florist firm of Thomas A. Ivey & Sons, Ltd., of Port Dover. Ont., with branches in sev- eral cities in Canada, and well-known to the florist trade in both the "United States and the Dominion, was killed August 14 when a taxicab in which he was riding was struck by a locomotive. He was 6S years of age. A widow, three daughters and four sons survive, the sons being associated in the business. Oakfield, N. Y — J. J. Bates will erect a greenhouse in connection with his flower, shop. 366 The American Florist. Sept. 4, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 53 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Gardenias and their culture 357 — Requirements "easily supplied 357 Calendulas for Christmas 357 The retail trade 358 — Dahlias 358 — Walter Newell (portrait) 358 — Taking the inventory 358 — Art Floral Co.'s San Francisco store 359 Chrysanthemums 359 — Taking the bud 359 Vacant lot gardens in Toronto 360 Florists' ferns 360 — Summer care of young stock 360 The rose 361 — Work in the houses 361 — Grafted American Beauty 361' Atlantic City gladiolus exhibition (illus. ) 362 — Max Schling's exhibit (illus.) 362 Lake Forest flower show 363 Carnations as a profitable crop in Texas.... 364 Albany, N. Y 365 Terre Haute, Ind 365 Connecticut Horticultural Society .365 The late Thomas A. Ivey 365 Houston 365 Funeral flowers must be burned 366 Hail at Kansas City, Mo 366 Business conditions 366 Missouri hospitality 366 Los Angeles barbecue 366 German goods unmolested 366 Convention bowling 366 American Sweet Pea Society 366 Oklahoma City 368 Boston 368 Wichita, Kan .368 Kansas City 368 Rumson, N. J 368 Chicago 372 Ft. Wayne, Ind 375 Minneapolis, Minn 375 Cleveland 376 St. Louis 376 Baldwin, N. Y 377 Philadelphia 378 Cincinnati 379 New York 380 Washington 381 Tacoma, Wash 382 The seed trade 388 — Michigan beans damaged ,388 — New York seed trade 388 — Imports 388 The nursery trade 392 — Association of American Cemetery Supts...392 — Connecticut Nurserymen's Association 392 — Marketing the peach crop 392 — Wider market for raspberry growers 392 Market gardeners 394 — Prices of indoor fruits ana vegetables 394 — Yellow sweet corn 394 — Rail shipped tomato crop sources 394 West Hoboken, N. J .396 Putting one over 401 Dealers report the glass market firm, prices having advanced about two and one-half per cent since spring and that present quotations will prob- ably hold until late in the fall. President Welch's haste in return- ing to Boston from California was ex- plained on arrival at Chicago when it was found that the bean crop had been stricken by frost. Such a calamity is well calculated as sufficient to alarm every true-hearted Bostonian and American citizen under present dis- tressing harvest conditions. Funeral Flowers Must Be Burned. The latest health regulations drawn up by the Illinois State Board of Health require all the flowers at the funeral of a person who died of a con- tagious disease to be burned after the body is removed from the house. Hail at Kansas City, Mo. A severe hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain is reported to have dam- aged the greenhouses of the Joseph Austin Floral Co., to the extent of $1,000. W. J. Barnes, Thirty-eighth street and Euclid avenue, sustained a loss of 2,000 square feet of glass in five minutes. Business Conditions. The Central Trust Co., Chicago, says August 21 : "Business conditions gen- erally are good throughout the coun- try and will improve as soon as the movement of crops is well under way. The best conditions are found in the western and Rocky Mountain states and the poorest conditions in the south- eastern states, in central New York, central Pennsylvania and on the west- ern edge of the Pacific slope." Missouri Hospitality. A number of the San Francisco con- vention visitors reached Kansas City, Mo., Sunday morning, August 29, on the return trip, the party including President Welch and wife and Miss Claxton, of Boston, Mass.; A. Lange and wife, Homer Lange and M. Barker, Chicago; A. Kakuda and K. Furuya, New York. The travelers visited the establishments of Samuel Murray, W. L. Rock Flower Co., and Arthur Newell. Mr. Murray's new place was greatly admired and pronounced sec- ond to none in the country for ele- gance, accommodation and up-to-date equipment. Mr. Murray and wife, Arthur Newell, Henry Kusik, Fred Fromhold, of the W. L. Rock Flower Co., and the Misses Hayden welcomed the visitors. The genial Sam enter- tained the entire party with dinner at the Hotel Baltimore, the large oval table being handsomely decorated by the Misses Hayden for the occasion. The drive in automobiles over the city's beautiful and extensive boule- vards completed the day's entertain- ment, which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Los Angeles Barbecue. Members of the Society of Ameri- can Florists and American Association of Park Superintendents, returning from the San Francisco conventions of those organizations, by way of Los Angeles, were agreeably surprised to find invitations to an auto ride and barbecue in their mail boxes the morn- ing after arrival in the latter city. The promoters of this entertainment were H. R. Richards, representing the Los Angeles Horticultural Society, Park Superintendent Shearer, Fred Howard, Morris Goldenson, Fred Hills, Henry W. Turner, Fred Sperry, Hal S. Krucke- berg, J. Dieterich, and others repre- senting the trade, who were joined by Mayor Sebastian in welcoming the visitors to the angel city, where as one of the travelers expressed it, heaven seemed so close that an average size man could stand on the top of one of the buildings and break a piece off the moon, which shone so clear. The visitors and their local guides assem- bled Thursday morning, August 26, at Howard & Smith's store, Ninth & Olive streets, and taking autos, were driven to South and Exposition parks, Doheney gardens and greenhouses, thence to Westlake, Sunset and Griffith parks, where on the famous spot reserved for that purpose a genuine Spanish bar- becue was served. During the afternoon the party visited Busch's gardens, the Hunting- ton estate, Eastlake and Elysian parks and Oak Knoll, where refreshments were again served. One of the novel experiences of the afternoon was a sandstorm or Santa Ana, as it is known locally, in which the furious wind was accompanied by clouds of sand and dust. The visitors sustained no ma- terial injury, however, and rather en- joyed the unusual spectacle. Mr. Richards assured the writer that the storm was not a part of the programme as some eastern residents seemed to consider it in this land of sunshine and surprises. American Sweet Pea Society. A committee appointed by President Gray to pass upon the sweet peas grown in Newport on account of C. C. Morse & Co., California, have awarded certificates to the following varieties : Jessie Cuthbertson, New Miriam Bea- ver, Duplex W. T. Hutchins. James Robertson, William Mackay, Christian M. Bogholt. Committee. German Goods Unmolested. The daily newspapers within the past few days have given currency to the following: "All concessions that Great Britain may make to expedite shipments of American owned goods from Germany and nearby neutral ter- ritory will be regarded as unofficial by the United States. That has been de- cided by the president and Secretary Lansing. Their position is that all such goods, and all goods sent direct from neutral countries to United States ports, are entitled to unmolested pas- sage, and it is the intention of the ad- ministration to make this clear to Eng- land in the note that awaits only final approval by the president and the sig- nature 'Lansing' to make it official. Ne- gotiations between the trade advisers of the British embassy and the state department and the representatives of the American importers are entirely unofficial. Secretary Lansing, it is learned, has refused to discuss them as head of the state department and the advice he has given Judge Flem- ing, who represents the United States, has been as counsellor and not as sec- retary." [Our German imports include lily of the valley pips, sugar beet seeds and many kinds of flower seeds. — Ed.] Convention Bowling. There was a good attendance at Graney's alleys, San Francisco, where the individual bowling contest took place, August 19, for the Aphine Mfg. Co.'s trophy and other prizes. The contest was confined mainly to Califor- nia bowlers, the visitors including W. W. Coles, of Kokomo, Ind., and George W. Smith, of Cleveland, O. Victor L. Podesta, San Francisco, was first with a total of 531; C. F. Gutting, Los An- geles, second with a total of 514 and Geo. W. Smith, Cleveland, O., third with a total of 493. The details of the scores were as follows, 12 bowlers par- ticipating : 1st 2nd 3rd Total Victor L. Podesta 202 170 159 531 C. F. Cutting 181 175 158 514 Geo. W. Smith 177 181 135 493 '9*5- The American Florist. 367 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents ex »ra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Place in greenhouse where general stock is grown. Life experience, best of reference. N. W. Missouri preferred. Address Key 529, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By all-'round florist, de- signer; German, single. 25; 10 years' experience; good references; state wages. W. Martens, 48 E. Walton Fl., Chicago. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper: can bring some business. Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted-By first class florist and gardener; over 20 years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Florist. . Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By young man, first class designer, decorator and storeman of ability. 12 years' experience. A-l reierenco. Can come at once. State salary and particulars. Address Key 524, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and designer desires a position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I want to locate with some firm that needs a man experienced in store and greenhouse, capable designer and decorator. References. State full particulars. Address Key 508, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By American, 24. with life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good references. J. M., Box 37, Loudonville. Albany, N. Y. Situation Wanted — Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner. Fla. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help; over 30 years experience: credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist, 61 W. Ontario St., Chicago, Help Wanted — A good grower to buy half interest in well established greenhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted— At once, experienced green- house man; must begood fern grower. Randolph & McClemknts. 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Penn'a. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key 533, care American Florist. Carnation Growers Who have been dissatisfied with last year's returns will find it to their interest to write us, as we think we can put you in touch whereby you can obtain better results. If you produce high-grade stock and are ready to make a change, write us, Key 553, care American Florist. * * * * * * * * * * * * * ^♦^»»fr.M"M'.E»fr»fr.fr.W*4^fr*4'**+4^**^********^********* Help Wanted— Experienced young saleslady for Chicago loop store. Good wages to right party. Address Key 548, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D. For Sale— Up-to-date florist business, green- houses, store and dwelling on Main street. The leading florist on the western slope; good ship- ping to the adjoining cities. The healthiest cli- mate in U. S. Price and terms right. Write to Manager, Grand Floral Co., Grand Junction, Colo. For Sale— Florists' White Ice Box, 600 pounds capacity; made by Schmidt of Cincinnati; used one year: perfect condition. Cheap, if sold at once. Address Key 551, care American Florist. For Sale— Display refrigerator, McCray's; used two years; without scar or blemish; new, retails for $175.00; f. o. b. Dayton, $125.00, cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4. Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale—Small, completely equipped and well stocked nursery in Middle West, short distance from Twin Cities. $10,000 cash will handle. Ad- dress for further particulars Key 540. care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine trucking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Greenhouse, 37.0CO feet of glass, fine wholesale and retail business, good location. A snap for some live man. Reason for selling, death of husband and poor health. For further particulars, address Mrs. Carl Hirsch, Hillsdale, Mich. FOR SALE One house, two greenhouses, barn, sheds, three lots planted with hardy plants. Apply 362 Hudson St., Syracuse, N. Y. FOR SALE Established business, fruit, flowers and vege- tables outdoors. 8 acras irrigated. Excellent location. Wealthy section. South side of Long Island, near water, on main state road. $12,000, one-half cash. Owner wishes to retire. (Would take partner with $6,000 cash.) Willey's Farm, East ™ C £T%. y. Disigner-Decorator-Salesman Experienced, first-class and up-to date, having bean connected with b«st establishments in the country, is open for engagement. Desire to con" ntct with high class shop, where there is an open- ing for a liva wire of high caliber efficiency who caa produce results. Address Key XX, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2S£x5;4 inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leal adopted bv the S. -.. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $ 1 .50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago 368 The American Florist. Sept. 4, Oklahoma City. There has not been much transient or decorative business this week, but funeral calls have been more than plentiful. Particularly did the funeral of Mr. Overholzer, father of the mayor of the city, create a large call for de- signs and emblems. Weather condi- tions continue to be most favorable for all growing- things. Even out-door roses are flowering profusely, a most unusual occurrence for this city in August. The next meeting of the Oklahoma State Florists' Society has been post- poned to the second Monday in Sep- tember. This has been done in order that any contemplated labor day cele- brations may not interfere with the meeting. Florists here are jubilant over the fact that Houston, Texas, has been se- lected as the next meeting place for the convention of the Society of Amer- ican Florists. It goes without saying that there will be a good attendance at that meeting from this city and state. Lon Foster, manager of the store of Furrow & Co., intends to take his va- cation about the middle of September. He will visit Kansas City and Chicago. S. S. B. Boston; LOW PRICES PREVAIL. Although a better business tone was expected this past week on account of the visiting governors, and the many functions which were held in their honor, there was barely any material improvement in market conditions. Gladioli continue to be the most abund- ant flower, consequently prices are very low. Many fine spik.es were sold as low as 50 cents per 100, the highest price being 25 cents per dozen. Asters are not as plentiful now as they gen- erally are at this time of the year, on account of the heavy rains we have been having. Prices for good quality flowers are above the usual run, as the flowers bring from 50 cents to $3 per 100. Not much that is encourag- ing can be said about roses. The de- mand for them is light, although the crop from the young plants is steadily increasing. An improvement in condi- tions is hardly to be expected until the bulk of the outdoor flowers is past and cool weather comes to stimulate business in general. NOTES. L. Merton Gage, of Natick, Mass., has a very fine looking field of gladioli at present. He has an extra fine lot of the new pink variety, Mrs. Frank Pendleton, that is in full bloom. One of the very best gladioli that he grows is his new seedling, Mrs. Dr. Norton. It is a beautiful shade of light pink of an extra large type. Mr. Gage is working on a strain of Primulinus hybrids, that have exceptionally deli- cate and harmonious colorings. The Mycologist Club held a show at Horticultural hall, Monday, August 23. There was a very interesting display of mushrooms and fungi, showing the many edible varieties that are gen- erally supposed to be poisonous. One specimen, which was nearly three feet tall and about 18 inches wide, at- tracted much attention. The finder said that it was edible, but it did not look very appetizing as it lay on the table. Wm. Sim continues to be the largest shipper of gladioli to the Boston mar- ket. Europe and Independence are his best sellers now as America seems to have passed its best days for popu- larity. Panama will be more exten- sively grown next year on account of its good selling qualities. The exhibition of children's gardens was held at Horticultural hall, Satur- day and Sunday, August 27-28. The show was very interesting and showed the marked advance in the way in which the children are taking hold of agricultural work. Both halls were filled and many of the products shown would do credit to experienced gar- deners. Some of the finest asters coming to Boston are grown by Henry A. Stev- ens, of Dedham, Mass. The variety is one of his own origin, which he has been selecting and improving upon each year. Many of the flowers are as large as and closely resemble chrysanthemums. John Barr, of South Natick, Mass., is awaiting the delivers' of a recently purchased Ford truck, which will be used to carry his flowers to the market during the coming season. Mr. Barr is very enthusiastic about his new touring car which he recently pur- chased. Max Fishelson, son of N. Fishelson, the Copley Florist, has opened a store on Winter street. With this good lo- cation and the tuition received from his father, there is hardly a doubt but that he will soon build up a good busi- ness. Matthew Roane, the well known Waltham florist, had a narrow escape from drowning August 26. when the float upon which he was taking part at the Waltham river carnival cap- sized, drowning three of its occupants. F. L. W. Kansas City. LOCAL STOCK SCARCE. Business is on the advance again both in the wholesale and retail line, all the florists reporting trade A-l and future prospects looking brighter. Lo- cal stock is not as plentiful and good as usual, due to the heavy rains and hail storms of late, which did consid- erable damage, to stock outside, but not so much to inside stock. The out of town stock is coming in better, es- pecially roses, which are extra fine. Asters are holding their own. Easter lilies are still plentiful with fine large flowers. Carnations are arriving, and are fine for this time of the year. Gladioli are still on the market. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. report that business is getting back into its old stride again. They are handling some fine stock. The asters and gladioli from Denver are fine and the roses are ex- tra good and low in price, especially in pink and white Killarney, Mrs. Chas. Russell and American Beauties. The carnations are local grown and very fine. Out of town trade is good with supplies moving fast. The first of the month they will receive a car- load of supplies. J. Austin had 2,542 square feet of glass broken by the hail storm August 22, and the outside stock was damaged considerably. W. J. Barnes lost about 2,500 square feet of glass by the same storm, with considerable damage to stock, both inside and outside. A. Mohr's range was hit by the storm and he lost about 1,000 square feet of glass with a total loss of stock outside due to the heavy downpour of rain. T. J. Noll of T. J. Noll & Co., who returned from the Pacific coast on August 25, says the trip was valuable as well as delightful. He attended the S. A. F. convention while there. The stock is better at this store in the roses, asters, lilies, etc. He is receiv- ing some very fine carnations from Denver. Arthur Newell reports a good week with business running along in good shape and the prospects looking good. Funeral work has been extra good. Beidermann & Son were not dam- aged much by the hail but suffered a great loss to stock outside ■ by the heavy downpour of rain. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. has a quantity of stock in roses in all varieties. The demand for funeral work is A-l. W. L. Rock Flower Co. reports a week of good business, especially in the funeral work, which has been heavy. Visitors : James J. Karins, represent- ing Henry A. Dreer, Inc., and Geo. Hampton with J. G. Neidinger, Phila- delphia, Pa. __ E. J. B. Wichita, Kan. SUMMER BUSINESS AS USUAL. Business for July and August has followed about the usual summer rou- tine. Funeral orders furnish the real volume, with sick-room and gift flow- ers for variety. Due to the unusually cool summer and ample rainfall the outdoor grown stock has done well, and the quality of asters, gladioli, dah- lias, etc., is very good. Carnations with few exceptions have done Well and are mostly housed and starting off fine. Chrysanthemums promise well, but, as usual, the earliest flowers for the stores will come from further north. NOTES. The special summer windows in the stores of Chas. P. Mueller and W. H. Culp & Co. attracted much favorable attention. W. H. Culp & Co.'s window was especially elaborate,' depicting a woodland scene with rocky hills, flow- ing stream of water, waterfalls, pond, picnic party, bathing beach, etc. Care was taken to maintain proportion as far as possible. Last year, azaleas, 24- inch araucarias, etc., furnished the trees. All pots were hidden. Green sheet moss covered the ground and nothing in the way of a vase of flow- ers or anything to jar the naturalness was allowed in the window. Colorado has little edge on Kansas for climate this summer. Cool weather has been the rule. At Wichita, 89° was the maximum for August and on two days only, with 46°, the lowest. Wayne Frye, with W. H. Culp & Co., filled his two weeks' vacation with an automobile trip, swinging a circuit through Colorado, New Mexico, north- west Texas and Oklahoma. Charles P. Mueller and wife, who have been touring the Pacific coast, midst expositions and conventions for the past seven weeks, are expected home this week. Ferdinand Kuechenmeister is rebuild- ing two of his houses. W. H. C. Rumson, N. J. Frank McMahon, who for a number of years has been a well known ship- per to the New York market, has a large range, probably 80,000 square feet of glass. At present, roses and chrysanthemums, are noteworthy fea- tures. This is one of the few ranges where the Bridesmaid rose is yet ex- tensively grown, and the stock looks fine. The landscape and bedding work on the grounds of Mr. McMahon's home are noteworthy. William Mears has a good range. In addition to cut flowers for the whole- sale trade, he grows a general stock and does a retail and landscape busi- ness. A large storage house has just being erected, the walls being of hol- low tile. A good stock of various bed- ding plants was noted. Timothy Cof- fey, who is the clever foreman of this range, has a new yellow canna, a sport from Meteor, which looks very promising. A. F. F. 19*5- The American Florist. 369 Dreer's Herbaceous Peonies 3 50 25 00 50 00 Double Herbaceous Peony. Per doz. Per 100 1 50 50 1 75 1 75 Asa Gray. A very distinct flower, bright lilac, sprinkled with, minute dots of deeper lilac in such a manner as to appear dusted on; blooms very large; mid-season Andre Lauries. Strong vigorous grower with medium sized flower of deep Tyrian rose. $30.00 per 1000. . . . Augustin D'Hour. Brilliant dark red with slight silvery reflex. Very large, compact, bomb-shaped flower; mid- season Arthemise. A strong grower of upright habit, free bloom- er in clusters, large, violet-rose with light mauve shadings. A good mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 Agnes Mary Kelway. A tall, vigorous-growing variety of good habit and free bloomer, light violet rose with creamy white center, mid-season, very showy. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Couronne d'Or. Immense ball-shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and delicate car- mine markings on the central petals. Strong upright growth; one of the choicest late flowering varieties. $225.00 per 1000 Charlemagne. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large compact, globular flowers. Lilac-white with a slight blush center. $100.00 per 1000 Canary. One of the freest blooming varieties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white cen- ter. $100.00 per 1000 Delachei. Very large cup-shaped flowers, deep crimson- purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety. $140,000 per 1000 Duke of "Wellington, An ideal cut-flower variety, large, well-formed flowers on long stiff stems, color sulphur- white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid-season sorts. $100,000 per 1000 1 75 Duchesse do Nemours. Superb cup-shaped flowers of sul- phur-white changing to pure white. Particularly beautiful in the half-open bud state. $100,000 per 1000 1 75 Dr. Caillot. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety 3 00 Due de Cazes. Another of the really first-class Poeonies for all conditions, never failing to produce an abun- dance of flowers for Memorial Day. Upright growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and silvery reflex. $100.00 per 1000 Edouard Andre. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metal- lic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $100.00 per 1000 Edulis Superha. The earliest variety in our collection, being frequently a week ahead of any other sort, mak- ing it particularly valuable for Decoration Day sales in late seasons or in latitudes where other sorts will not bloom previous to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $180.00 per 1O00 $3 50 $25 00 10 00 4 00 30 00 2 00 2 00 : 00 2 00 50 2 00 2 00 15 00 12 00 20 00 1 75 1 75 1 25 00 1 50 15 00 $20 00 We will begin to dig this season about September 15th, over one hundred thousand roots of the following choice varieties of our own growings, true to name, strong divisions, with from 3 to 5 eyes. Per doz. Per 1M Eugene Verdier, Immense globular flowers, delicate flesh color deep- ening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloom- er, distinct and desirable Felix Crousse. The ideal self-col- ored red Pseony, large globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigorous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most im- portant commercial cut flower sorts. $200.00 per 1000 Francois Ortegat. Brilliant crimson; full double flower, one of the richest dark varieties. $140.00 per 1000 Festiva Maxima, This truly su- perb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has for nearly three- quarters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant in growth. No other variety com- bines the wonderful purity of color, freedom and earliness of flower, and handsome foliage as this "Queen of Pseonies." This variety is probably better known throughout the world than any other. $180.00 per 1000 $2 50 Louis van Houtte. One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color combination. $100.00 per 1000 1 75 L'Eclatante. Very large, showy, compact, brilliant, red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season va- riety. $140.00 per -1000 L'lndispensable. Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall, upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desir- able late flowering variety. .$140.00 per 1000 Lady Bramwell. A beautiful silvery-rose of fine form, a free-blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 Mme. Calot. One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers of a pale hydrangea pfnk color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000 Mme. de Verneville. Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center, touched carmine. A most chaste mid-season variety . $140.00 per 1000 Mme. Ducel. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf, vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 Marie Jacquin. A variety especially adapted for land- scape work, flowers semi-double, almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible in the cen- ter. Very aptly named "Water Lily Pseony." $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme. Boulanger, A very choice delicate colored vari- ety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad, regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 Meissonier. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crimson. A splendid self-colored variety. $140,000 per 1000 2 00 Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered Pseony in cultivation; color pale lilac-rose with silvery reflex. Strong grower, pleasing fragrance and early G 00 Ne Plus Ultra. Semi-double, pure mauve, early to mid- season variety. $90.00 per 1000 Princess Galitzin. Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 Queen Victoria. . A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000 Rosea Elegans. Tall upright habit; color pale lilac-rose with creamy white center, pleasant fragrance. $140.00 per 1000 "2 00 Heine des Hoses. Early, medium-sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the cen- tre. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Victoire Modeste. Very large flowers of bright lively violet-rose with salmon center. $100.00 per 1000 1 50 15 00 20 00 15 00 40 00 15 00 45 00 10 00 15 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 Double crimson 2.00 per doz. ; 15.00 per 100 50 20 00 The following Early Flowering Varieties In Imported Stock Ready Early In October Officinalis (Mutabilis) Alba. Blush white. .$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 Tenuifolia flore plena (Fern-leaved) Officinalis (Mutabilis) Rosea. Soft pinl; 1.50 per doz.; 10. 00 per 100 Officinalis Rubra, Crimson 1.25 per doz. ; 8.00 per 100 Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above is intended for the trade only. 3TQ The American Florist. Sept. 4, POEHLMA1V 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL--GLADIOLI--ASTERS--BEAUTIE White and Yellow Mums-Gardenias-Easter Lilies CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $3.00 36 in 2.60 30 in 2.00 24 in., young stock 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell 40-48 in., per 100 $15.00 30-36 in., " 12.00 20-24 in., " $8.00 to 10.00 Shorter, " $8.00, $4.00, $6.00 Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long.. ..$8.00 to $10.00 >Med 4.00 to 6.00 Short ... 3.00 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 5.00 Short $2.00 to 3.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Golden Glow Mums per doz., $1.50 to $2.50 October Frost " 1.60 to 2.50 Per 100 Asters, short and medium 2.00 to $3 00 Fancy, extra long 4.00 Daisies, Shasta 1.00 Gladioli 3.00 to 4.00 Gaillardias 75 to 1.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 60 Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 to Adiantum Galax, per 1000 $1.25 Leucothoe Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 3.00 1.00 .20 .75 .75 CATTLEYAS Per Doz ■■■■■$7.50 to GARDENIAS Per doz $2.00 to EASTER LILIES Per 100 $) Per Doz i LILY OF THE VALLJ Fancy, per 100 2nd $3.00 to CARNATIONS Medium, per 100 FERNS, NEW CROII Per 1000 ,.'. Per 100 Flowers for Trimmin Assorted lots $1.00 ai FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 6.00 to 12.00 Orders booked now £or BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stot: FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Special on Cycas Leave Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. Daylite Glass Cleaner, Paints, Liquid Putl Glazing Points, Etc., Fertilizers, Galvanized Rose Stakes, Bamboo Stake 12 Bales Moss, - $10.00. Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. *9 J 5- The American Florist. 371 BROS. CO ,, «o a rpr 3 P 5 hone ' CHICAGO, ILL. Grand Clean-Up Price on Rose Plants GRAFTED, 3H-inch Stock. Bulgaria iCeclleBninner Per 100 ...$14.00 ... 14.00 OWN ROOT, 3H -Inch Stock. Per 100 1 ,_ GRAFTED, 2H-inch Stock. p |. r n 10 " » «.nnn 325 Bulgaria »iu.uu 137Bulrtaria *9™ OWN ROOT, 2H -Inch Stock. PerlOO 65CecileBrunner 9.00 ' 500 Bulgaria $5.50 Field-Grown Carnation Plants, A1 Quality Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 Enchantress $6 00 $50 00 10,000 Philadelphia 6 00 50 00 Per 100 Per 1000 3,000Beacon -$6 00 $50 00 10,000 Champion 6 00 50 00 PALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants inch pots. 5 to 6 leaves. 18 $4.50 per doien. inch pots. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, inch pots. 6 to 7 leaves. inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves. 32 to 34 in 36 in. 38 in 48 in. 58 to 60 in Specimens. $15.00 to$50.00. in. high high high high high high high high Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.00 Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants in. pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high in. pots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $4.50 per dozen, inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 28 to 30 in. high $1.50 3.50 Each $0.40 1.00 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 8 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs. Each 6 to 7 leaves. 34 to 36 in. high 1.50 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 2.00 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 2.25 6 to 7 leaves, 46 to 48 in. high 3.50 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 5.00 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 6.00 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to 5H ft. high, heavy 8.00 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 10-inch tubs, 4 plauts in a tub, 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, l2Mnch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to 40 in, high 38 to 44 in. high 50 in. high 56 to 58 in. high 5 ft. high 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 6 ft. high 12.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 Phoenix Roebelenil Each 5 inch pots $l fl0 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangeana 5 inch pots 75 6inchpots Sl.OOto 1.25 QUALITY PLANTS FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani Each 100 ■inch not... $0.25 $23.00 -inch pot... .50 45.00 -inch pot... .75 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 -inch pot $°- 2s $ 23 - 00 -inch pot 35 -inch pot 50 rinch pot, strong ?5 inch pot $1.00 to 1.50 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOL1US. Umbrella Plant -inch pot $8.00 per 100 Each 8 inch pots, $1.00 10inchpot..$2.00to$2.50 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 30.00 45.00 70.00 ARAUCARIA EXCELS A Each ,.*0.50 .. .60 .. .75 .. 1.00 .. 1.50 5 inch, 2 to 3 tiers 5 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 6 inch, 4 tiers 7 inch, 4 to 5 tiers 7 inch, 5 tiers ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 6 inch, 2 to 3 tiers S 1 - 00 6 inch, 3 tiers 150 6 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 2 - 00 6 inch. 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 100 Ea 'h 4 inch pot... $0.35 $30.00 6-inch pot, strong.. .$1X0 5-inchpot... .50 45.00 7-inch pot 1.50 6-inch pot... .75 8-inch pot..., 2.00 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-incbpot $8.00 per 100 4-inch pot 15,00 per 100 4-inch pot. select 2C.00 per 100 Seedlings from Flats 3.50 per 100 SMILAX 2W-inchpot • $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 3-inchpot 4.50 per 100; 43.00 per 1000 CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. Sand 6 in. pots 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2H-inchpot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 BEGONIA CHATELAINE. 4-inch pot $15,00 per 100 372 The American Florist. Sept. 4, LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. Fancy Lilies, in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $6.00 per 100. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Perdoz. Specials extra long stems $2.50 30in. stems 2.00 18-24 in. stems. New Beauties Jl.OOto 1.50 Shorter lenprths. per 100. $3.00 to $6.00 RUSSell Per 100 Specials $12.00 Extra long $8.00 to 10.00 Good medium 6.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Extra long $6.00 Medium 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 100 Long $6.00 Medium $4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 25c Choice EASTER LILIES $l.C0perdoz. 6.00 LILY OF TBE VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 2.00 to 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 ADIANTUM i.oo GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 IN. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. TEADE MUCH BETTER. The clirnax of a summer of topsy- turvy rainy weather came Monday, Au- gust 30, when the local weather bureau registered the coldest August day in twenty-eight years. At Ave o'clock that morning the mercury stood at 47.2 degrees, the same figure recorded Au- gust 26, 1887. The month arrived with wet feet and departed at midnight August 31 with frost-bitten fingers. Everyone is asking who shuffled the calendar and made a misdeal, temper- aturely speaking, by shoving Novem- ber in after July. The cold spell seemed to help business considerably, for stock in all lines has sold better this week than it has for some time, and even gladioli, which have been a glut on the market for several weeks, cleaned up surprisingly well at better prices. Roses have sold unusually good, especially Mrs. Chas. Russell, which are reported scarce at times, but the scarcity of this variety was not due to a shortening up of stock so much as it was to the increased demand. Some especially fine Killarney Brilliant, Hoosier Beauty, Sunburst, Ophelia and Milady are obtainable, and the same holds good for all the roses which are in good supply but are moving satis- factorily. American Beauty roses are in fairly good demand and fancy stock in the longer stemmed grades is obtain- able. Chrysanthemums are more plen- tiful, both white and yellow, but are selling well at good prices. Orchids are none too plentiful, and lily of the valley was never so scarce as it is at present, and in many instances fancy stock is bringing as high as $5.00 per 100 right in the city. Asters are still arriving in large numbers, and some good stock is to be had in this line. Dahlias are of better quality but are none too plentiful. Outdoor stock in general is not as plentiful as it has been, and a few more cold nights like those experienced this week will soon put an end to this stock, which no put an end to it, which no one will regret, for there is plenty of indoor stock to move now without han- dling this kind of stock. Indoor car- nations are arriving in larger quanti- ties, and while they are still a little short in stem they are in good demand and . cleaning up well at good prices. Lilies are plentiful. Taken all in all, there is a healthier tone to the market than there has ■ been for some time, and while stock is not scarce a few brisk days would find the market pretty well cleaned up. NOTES. John Poehlmann has made so many trips to Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s green- houses at Morton Grove in his auto- mobile with trade visitors the past sea- son that he feels it will not be neces- sary to go along in the future, for his Winton Six knows the trail itself pretty well by this time. Mr. Poehlmann and son John, Jr., have returned from a pleasant trip out west, where the lat- ter was enrolling students for the Cul- ver Military Academy, at Culver, Ind. He will now assist his father at the wholesale store at 72-74 East Randolph street. H. J. Weiland. and wife, Denver, Colo., are visiting relatives at Evanston this week. He is a son of M. Weiland and a brother of George Weiland, the well known retail florist. Mr. Weiland is engaged in the wholesale business at Denver, and is getting along splen- didly, and says that he had the pleas- ure of having Emil Reichling and Ar- thur Weber in his car when the visit- ing florists to the Panama-Pacific con- vention were entertained by the Denver florists at the Hotel Metropole, Den- ver, Colo., August 14. A. I. Simmons, 242 West Sixty-third street, has returned from Dixon, where he has been acting as depot quarter- master for the troops that have been in encampment there for the past seven weeks. When it comes to feeding a large number of people on short notice one has simply got to take off his hat to Captain A. I. Simmons. John Canger has returned from the east where he visited the leading re- tail stores in all the principal cities. He had the pleasure of seeing a sister in Buffalo, N. T., whom he had not seen for nearly 20 years, so one can imagine what a pleasant meeting it was. Wietor Bros, are cutting a large sup- ply of Killarney Brilliant roses this week in addition to their regular line of stock. N. J. Wietor's youngest son, Harry, was operated upon this week for tonsilitis at the Chicago Union hos- pital. Ernest Farley is visiting old ac- quaintances here this week. He has been employed at Minneapolis, Minn., and Aberdeen, S. D., the past year. J. A. Budlong is cutting from a nice crop of roses and is showing some par- ticularly fine Ophelia and American Beauties at the store. Fred. Hoechstra, superintendent of Freyling & Mendel's greenhouses. Grand Rapids, Mich., is visiting friends here for a few days. The annual Schobermesse of the Lux- emburger Bruderbund will be held at Karthauser's Groye, Sunday and Mon- day, September 5-6. Mrs. Horton, of the Bassett & Wash- burn office force, is back from her vaca- tion and is again on duty at the store. Morris Grosgberg, with Percy Jones. has returned from a successful Wiscon- sin business trip. *9*5- The American Florist. 373 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO HEAVY SUPPLY FANCY OPHELIA ROSES Also choice American Beauty, Russell, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Maryland and Milady. Good crop of Red, White and Pink Carnations. Buy Direct From The Grower. #> __^_«.^ n _*£.«..«. ■ S«4 Snbject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-lnch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 16 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond . Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Select Medium Short Per doz. $1 60 1 00 75 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Asters $ 1 00 to $ 3 00 Carnations 1.00 to 3.00 Harris!! 10 00 to 12 60 Gladioli 4 00 to 6 00 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 26 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass The wholesale store occupied by Sin- ner Bros, and M. C. Gunterberg has just been redecorated and presents a most inviting appearance. John Sinner just received a card from Miss Gunter- berg, who is traveling with Nettie L. Parker, of A. T. Pyfer & Co., which reads that they are having a delightful time in California and Mexico. Mr. Sinner smiles when he reads that they are in Mexico and is willing to gamble that they are not very far into that country — near the war zone at least. O. P. Bassett, senior member of the firm of Bassett & Washburn, and wife left for their home at Pasadena, Calif., over the automobile route, Monday, August 30. They will go via of Denver, Colo., over the old Santa Pe trail, tak- ing in the Grand Canyon and petrified forest, arriving home about September 25. They made the trip from Pasa- dena to this city in their car and found it so pleasant and interesting that they decided to return home in their Pack- ard over a different route. Dan Lubliner will hereafter be in charge of the William Lubliner store at 41 South Wabash avenue. William Lubliner will look after the Milwaukee, Wis., store in the future and it is ru- mored that the change is more to his liking for there is some other attrac- tion outside of the florist business that draws him to the Badger city. The big event is rapidly approaching so one need not be surprised to hear one of these days that he has joined the ranks of the benedicts. Frank Ayres is back on the job at Chas. W. McKellar's store after enjoy- ing a pleasant vacation. He is quite an outdoor fan and spent most of his time on the golf links and at the bath- ing beaches, but adds that an overcoat was more comfortable than a swim- ming suit as far as taking a dip in Lake Michigan was concerned the past few days. ^CY JOjy WHOLESALE com mission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Strttfe , WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS S6 Bail Rudolph Street , CHICAGO CHICAGO FERNS Any Quantity — Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS The A. L. Randall Co. has its new basement space well stocked up with supplies outside of the room that is not taken up with the wire workers and basket-makers. Prank Johnson is well pleased with this space, which is al- most as light as the main store on the second floor. Miss O. A. Tonner and her mother left September 1 for Minnesota and South Dakota to visit friends and rela- tives for a few weeks. Her sister, Anna, will have charge of the office duties while she is away and Henry Arnold, her able assistant, will look after the welfare of her customers. Chas. Erne says that gladioli moved better at Erne & Klingel's store this week than they have for some time and that stock cleaned up pretty well. His firm is now showing a good supply of astermums. George Wienhoeber is making very at- tractive window displays at his South Wabash avenue store and one in par- ticular that attracted much attention was the magnificent showing of or- chids, August 27. CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-CARNATIONS-GLAD I0LI-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, *ft2S?" 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. $27.65, Boston and Return. Daily until Sept. 30, the Wabash will sell summer tour tickets from Chicago as above. Corresponding rates to many other eastern points. A copy of Wabash summer tour book giving full details will be mailed free for the asking. F. H. Tristram, Assistant General Passenger Agent, 808 Edison Building, Chicago. Chas. Siebrecht, of Winona, Minn., bought a new Buick while he was in the city last week. Joseph Clarkson, of Manistee, Mich., visited friends here this week. A. L Glaser, of Dubuque, la., was in the city August 30. 374 The American Florist. Sept. 4, W1ETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Schiller the Florist had the order to decorate the Arcadia Hall for the North Shore Exposition, which is quite a society affair and is attracting large crowds each day. Herman Schiller, who has charge of the North side store, has 10 society girls selling flow- ers in the hall, the proceeds of which he is donating to the Civil War Vet- erans' fund. H. Van Gelder, of Percy Jones, had the pleasure of attending the affair and pronounced the decora- tion as a very elaborate one and the Shiller help to the event is greatly appreciated. Mrs. Frank Schramm died at the home of her son-in-law, Wm. Koehler, at Des Plaines, Monday, August 30, at 5 :45 p. m., at the age of 79 years. She is the mother of Fred and Chas. Schramm of Park Ridge, and Frank Schramm of Crystal Lake, who are well known to the trade, for they have been operating greenhouses in this vi- cinity for some time. The funeral will toe held from the Koehler residence at Des Plaines, Thursday, September 2, at 1 p. m., and burial will take place in the Town of Main cemetery, Park Ridge. President Welch, of the Society of American Florists, and wife, reached this city August 30 with their friend, Miss Claxton, returning from the San Francisco convention. The party and some local friends were entertained at dinner by August Lange and wife at the Illinois Athletic Club, Monday evening, the Bostonians resuming their journey homeward Wednesday. . The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is showing a fancy grade of asters at its Michigan avenue estab- lishment, as well as a fine supply of Milady roses. Miss Florence Schriven and Michael Fink have returned from their vacations and are again attend- ing to their duties at the store. Ralph Southerton, eight-year-old son of R. J. Southerton, was run down near Highland Park by an automobile carry- ing Mrs. Burrige E. Butler and a party of friends. The boy was riding a bi- cycle when the heavy touring car struck him and he died an hour after being removed to the hospital. The Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s range at Morton Grove, was visited this week by President Welch, who critically ex- amined every feature of this mammoth establishment, including the plant, cut flower and service departments and said he had never seen a commercial stock in finer condition. The Bohannon Floral Co. decorated three carts for the Horse show held at the Lake Forest country fair Sat- urday, August 28. The Horse show is always a big event at Lake Forest and practically all the carts entered were beautifully decorated with cut flowers for this occasion. Emil Reichling, superintendent of the Peter Reinberg greenhouses, and Arthur Weber have returned from San Francisco, Calif., where they attended the S. A. F. convention and took in the sights at the Panama-Pacific expo- sition. They both report the best time' ever. EXTRA FINE MILADY ROSES This stock will make your customers buy. X RUSSELL--WARD--KILLARNEY BRILLIANT OPHELIA-KILLARNEY- WHITE KILLARNEY. Play Safe— Order Here. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION % Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants * 176 North Michigan Ave., L.D.pi»one, Randolph 5449. Chicago * Zech & Mann received a consignment of fish this week from Allie Zech and his wife, who are spending their vaca- tion at Tomahawk Lake, Wis. The shipment consisted of pickerel, bass and wall-eyed pike. Lawrence Mathes, with the Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo, N. D., is visiting old acquaintances here this week. He was at one time employed, at the Weiland & Risch and Hoerber Bros, wholesale establishments. John Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, is overhauling his entire store and "when the alterations are com- pleted he will have as pretty a place as there is in the city. R. G. Simmen and wife, of La Salle, were in the city August 27 when A. L. Vaughan and daughter Thelma gave them a ride about the city in their new automobile. C. A. Haskins, of Trimble, O., passed through the city this week on his way to San Francisco, Calif., where he will take in the sights at the Panama-Pa- cific exposition. The John Kruchten Co. is handling a large quantity of Golden Glow chrys- anthemums and a fancy grade of Ophe- lia, Hoosier Beauty and Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have a good call for fancy American Beauty roses this week which they are handling in quan- tity in addition to a complete line of other stock. At South Chicago the school garden movement has doubled its home gar- dens this season, now 1,362 in number. The United States Steel Mills are lo- cated here. T. E. Waters had a pleasant visit from his old employer, Patrick Welch of Boston, Mass., this week, and, it is needless to add that he appreciated it very much. E. C. (Elastic — Lyke) Pruner is back from an out-of-town business call for Poehlmann Bros. Co. and will start out again in a few days on his regular fall trip. Miller & Musser are handling a nice line of stock now and have made ar- Three Through Sleepers Chicago to the Southwest. The Wabash Road now operates a through sleeper from Chicago to Hot Springs, Ark , leaving Chicago at noon; one to El Paso, Texas, leaving at 9:17 p m. If interested write or telephone City Ticket Office, 68 W Adams Street, for reservations and further details. rangements with a large chrysanthe- mum grower to handle his output this season. Ed. Armstrong, of the George Witt- bold Co., wife and his mother, have returned from a delightful visit at Bangor. Mich. A. Lange, wife and son, Homer, have returned from San Francisco, Calif., where they attended the S. A. F. con- vention. The Chicago Florists' Club will meet at the Bismarck Hotel Thursday, September 9, at 8 p. m. The E. C. Amling Co.'s store looks 100 per cent better since it has been enlarged. Visitors : K. Furuya and A. Kakuda, of the Yokohama Nursery Co., New York; Thos. Hall and wife, Minne- apolis, Minn. Spencebport, N. Y. — H. E. Rogers & Son are erecting a greenhouse on Union street. Independence, Mo. — Frank J. Zaun has established a five-acre peony farm on a tract of land near this city. Blytheviixe, Are. — Fully 1,000 acres of sunflowers are being cultivated in Mississippi county. The seed is used largely for poultry feed. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Elisha J. HOW- land, one of the best known horticul- turists in the state died at his home in this city, August 23, aged 88 years. Waterloo, Ia. — The display of flowers and plants during the Homecoming festival held in this city was one of the most extensive ever witnessed in this part of the state. '915 ■ The American Florist. 375 BEAUTIES Large Quantity of Unusually Well-Grown Stock. Roses - Asters - Lilies - Orchids Carnations-Gladioli - Valley -Etc* A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. (NOT INC.) 161 N.Wabash Ave., ™ ONE s ^Hil Chicago John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Randolph 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. Ft. Wayne, Ind. BRIGHT WEATHER AND STOCK IMPROVES. We have been experiencing- a very unusual occurrence during the past week. No rain has fallen within the week and the florists and agriculturists alike are beginning to take new heart with their outdoor crops. Gladibli are more than plentiful and are corre- spondingly cheap. One dollar per hun- dred buys the choicest varieties. As- ters bring 50 cents per dozen retail, and are of enormous size, but do not sell as readily as they might in the florists' shops owing to the extremely low prices quoted at the local vege- table market. Indoor stock is coming on very fast. Roses hold the lead and are showing up well in large quantities and of good ■proportions. The chrysanthemum has made her debut in the local flower stores. These are the Golden Glow variety and retail at $3 per dozen. Carnations are coming on nicely but in small quantities. Greens of all kinds are quite plentiful. NOTES. A large new McCray refrigerator is" being installed in the Flick Floral Company's store this week. The store is being redecorated and thoroughly cleaned and gotten into shape for the fall business. A new auto delivery car has been ordered for fall delivery. A handsome new auto delivery car -arrived at the range of W. J. and M. S. Vesey last week. The fall business is already well under way at the Vesey greenhouses and the stock is in prime condition. The Lanternier Flower Store has some especially fine Golden Glow chry- santhemums on display. They report the demand good, especially for early fall weddings and decorations. Recent visits of the stork were made to Mr. and Mrs. Dick Vesey, where he left a fine rousting boy, and to Mr. and Mrs. David Vesey, to whom he presented a baby girl. H. K. 1 A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY Minneapolis, Minn. MARKET CLEANS UP NICELY. The market the past week has been kept cleaned up pretty well. The weather is cool and the people are re- turning from the lakes. There have been numerous social functions and an abundance of funeral work. Roses bring from two to eight cents, Ameri- can Beauties from six cents to 25 cents, asters from 50 cents to $1.50 per 100, gladioli from 75 cents to $2.50 per 100, sweet peas from 10 cents to 25 cents per 100, and lilies from 5 cents to 8 cents. Lily of the valley is quoted at 5 cents and is scarce. NOTES. About 75 members of the trade and their families and friends enjoyed the hospitality of Hans Rosacker at his place on Stinson boulevard, August 25. The afternoon was spent in games, and also a game of soccer ball betweea Messrs. Taylor's and Desmond's nines. The score was: Desmonds, 33; Tay- lors, 15. Ralph Latham was taken out as umpire, and H. E. Philpott of Winni- peg finished. C. A. Smith, an old time florist for 40 years in Minneapolis, and former owner of the Donaldson greenhouses, passed away at Fargo, N. D., August 23, aged 86 years. The funeral waa held at Lakewood chapel, August 26. A large number of the florists attend- ed. There was a large number of handsome floral offerings. A. F. Longren, of Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, was in town with a bunch 376 The American Florist. Sept. 4., * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ?vttTT'j , Tty LARGE YELLOW 'MUMS-BEAUTIES Hoosier Beauty-Russell-TOphelia-Sunburst-Double White Killarney Killarney Brilliant-Killarney-Milady-Ward and Richmond Roses. VALLEY-HARRISn-ASTERS-besides ^he^arke/a^tords in CUT FLOWERS and GREENS You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to^ga * •If * Quality * * Speaks t Louder * * Than * Prices. * J. A BUDLONG 8244-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, "ass* sses cyy FLOWERS a specialty BROWER OF Prices As Low As Others. 4» We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. 4* . of new anecdotes for the trade, but Wm. Marks, of A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., of the same city, has him beaten telling stories. Max Kaiser, of Merriam Park, is sending Oscar Amundson some extra fine Golden Glow chrysanthemums, which find quick sale at $6 per dozen retail. L. R. Bever and wife, of Bever Flower Shop, Excelsior Springs, Mo., stopped off for a short visit on his return from the Pacific coast. Chas. Olson, of Atlantic, la., and family are spending two weeks visit- ing at the home of C. G. Anderson. Hiawatha Gardens are sending in nice American Beauties and Ophelia roses, which bring the top price. W. H. Bofferding is busy arranging for the flower exhibits at the state fair horticulture building. Phil Foley, Chicago's heavyweight, is in town full of business as usual. Rice Bros, have added a new car to their delivery service. T. C. R. Cleveland. FUNERAL ORDERS CLEAN UP MARKET. There is not much change in local market conditions this week from last reports. Enough stock to meet all re- quirements is to be had at all times. Several very large funeral orders dur- ing the week cleaned up the market of nearly everything excepting asters and gladioli. Lily of the valley, American Beauties, orchids and the better grades of pink roses were very much in demand. There is a lot of mildew on roses at present. A few of the first indoor carnations have arrived, but will not be a factor for some time to come. Dahlias are becoming more plentiful. Lily of the valley ran short of the demand. NOTES. Ptomaine poisoning did not prevent Miss Katherine Rabe, 19, from marry- ing John F. Brotz, florist, at 9724 Lorain avenue. She was too ill Tues- day to go for a marriage license. Friends expected a sick bed ceremony at her home, 2028 West 89th street, but Wednesday Miss Rabe and Mr. Brotz were married in the usual way. Frank Ritzenthaler, of Knoble Bros., is back from his trip to the coast and has reported for duty. He tells of a most enjoyable trip. The salesrooms of the National Cas- ket Co. on Huron road were beautifully BASKET BARGAIN ASSORTMENT * * * * * * * * * * Small Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners $7.50 This assortment of 25 small cut flower baskets for $7.50 is an unusual offer and one that you cannot afford to pass by. During the summer months when flowers are plentiful and reasonable in price, a neatly arranged basket of flowers in the window often results in many sales. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order today. Raedlein Basket Co. * * 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. Cars stop right in front of our store. decorated with flowers during their opening this week. F. Witthuhn is building a brick ad- dition to his store on West 25th street. C. F. B. St. Louis. The weather at this time of writing is decidedly cool and this will cause a quick return of those in northern re- sorts. Theaters are now opening up their fall season, and it is to be hoped that retail trade will pick up and again become normal. Stock of all kinds is plentiful. The cool nights will improve carnations, and roses are beginning to show better color. There is good de- mand for greens. NOTES. Vincent Gorly has returned from San Francisco and speaks very highly of the reception given members of the S. A. F. His firm has added a handsome delivery car to their equipment. Kalisch Bros, have remodeled and painted their store, which is located on a prominent corner, and when the sea- son opens is a hummer. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has a fine supply of ferns, plants, etc., as well as roses and other flowers. Mike Mitchell, who for a while had a store on Grand avenue, is now taking life easy, visiting all the city parks. The growers have invited all the wholesalers to their next meeting to discuss Sunday closing. Mullanphy Florists' windows were beautifully decorated with seasonable flowers last week. George H. Angermueller is very busy getting ready for fall trade. E. L. Rodgers is busy making up special designs this week. 19*5- The American Florist, 3-77 ERNE&KL1NGEL 30 East Randolph Street, TSgog SffgEwT. CHICAGO, III. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone: Randolph 6784 MILLER & MU3SER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. Movent -Flowers. Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses: Des Plaines. 111. Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write (or Our New Catalog H. G. Berning is receiving some good asters, as well as roses. Otto Sander is one of our most artistic window dressers. • F. C. Weber has returned to the* city. Visitors : J. J. Karins, representing H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., and Dr. Halsted, of Belleville, 111. W. F. Baldwin, N. Y. M. Matheron, who some years ago became well known as the carnation grower at the Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y., now has a fine range here. His range can be reached from Baldwin, Hempstead or Freeport, but whichever way visitors go, they should take an automobile if they can afford it — as it is some distance from the transporta- tion lines. His houses are new, well constructed and large, and he has a great stock of carnations coming on. One of the oldest and best carnation growers of Long Island has said that Matheron as a carnation grower, can- not be beat. George T. Sehunemann has long been noted as a grower of sweet peas. His orchid flowering peas have been ex- hibited and won prizes and certificates of merit at various shows and are well known and popular with the members of the New York Florists' Club. P. Hoehel, who was formerly a foreman for George Peters & Sons, of Hemptead, about two years ago, is located near the Matheron range. He has a large house planted with a fine stock of carnations. A. F. F. SHELBTJRNE FALLS, MASS. — P. K. Burtt has purchased the Fife greenhouses and is making improvements with a view to entering the florist business here. H. B. KENNICOTT, Pbesidbst ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secketart INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 E.C.AMLIMCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing ViioMe Rover Markets CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses , Beauty, specials " " 36-in 30-in 24in 20-in 15-in 12-in " Mrs. Chas. Russell... $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 50 1 00® 2 50 Per 100 " Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 " Killarney 2 00®10 00 " White Killarney 2 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 2 00@10 00 " RheaReid 2 00@10 00 " My Maryland 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00®10 00 " Sunburst 3 O0@10 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00®10 00 " Hadley 3 00@10 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 " Our selection 3 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias... .per doz.. 3 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Gladioli 2 00® 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Sweet Peas 75® 1 50 Valley 4 00® 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00® 1 50 Ferns 1 50@2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75® 1 00 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 60® 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sorengeri, Plumosns Sprays 3 00® 4 00 Boxwood, 25c per lb. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - • Chicago Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., j Wabash Ave. and Late St.,c ' CHICAGO, ILL. C Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. WietorBros. ™ s . a o? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO The Retail Florists' Co. Suite 510, 56 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. We sell anything yon manufacture or grow. We buy anything you need. Write us today. T CROWERS"»SHlPPE»S „ *(MJT FLOWER V w |54 NO. WABASH WE. *W 154 NO. WABASH AVE. s^ECEHTRAkJgL Mention the American Florist when writing 378 The American Florist. Sept. 4, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1C00 Alice $15.00 S140.C0 Mrs. C. E. Akebmst.. 12 00 100 00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 7.00 55.00 R. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 55.00 L. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 50.00 Enchantress supreme 8.00 70.00 PINK 100 1000 Dorothy Gordon $7.00 $6i>.00 Winsor 7.00 55.00 Peerless 8 00 70 00 Gorgeous 7.00 60.00 Philadelphia 7.08 65.00 Ruth 7.00 55.00 WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $8.00 $70 00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Perfection 710 55.00 White Wonder 7 50 60.00 Alma Ward 700 55.00 RED 100 1000 Champion $8.00 $70.00 Beacon 7.50 Victory 700 Comfort 6.00 Commodore 7.00 Prices subject to change. 250 of oDe variety at the 1000 rate. 60.00 50.00 45.00 60.00 The above varieties we have in large quantity. We have never offered the trade better plants than we have this year. Let us figure on your requirements. We guarantee satisfaction. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SOSES ONLY SHORT CROP. Trade in the stores is very quiet, there being very little doing except for funerals. The stock offered is abundant in all lines except roses, which, while most varieties grade rather low, are saved by Sunburst, Russell and American Beauties, all of which are improving. The asters are riot quite so plentiful, although there are sufficient for all demands. Golden Glow chrysanthemums are seen in lim- ited quantities; not enough demand for anything fancy keeps the price down. Dahlias are seen here and there and the stock promises to be fine. Some extra fine flowers of the variety, John Wanamaker are being offered. They are from the Peacock Dahlia Farms, Berlin, N. J. Hydrangea paniculata is handled in quantity, being much used by the stores in window and store decorating and for funeral work. NOTES. The H. F. Michell Co., Inc., who are always on the gallop, have improved their Andalusia seed trial grounds and nursery to such a state of perfec- tion, that they have invited some 1,500 members of the craft in and about this city to board their special train and after an inspection of the grounds to take lunch with them. The vote to accept is unanimous; the day, Wednes- day, September 8. Train leaves Broad street station at 11:30 a. m. Since the last public inspection there have been many additions and changes to meet their growing business, the extent of which will surprise the visitors. The acres of perennial phlox at Henry A. Dreer's Riverton nursery are wonderful in their wealth of brilliant colors. The dahlia fields are also just coming into full flower. The variety and form of the newer cactus and their gorgeous color combinations tax one's vocabulary to describe them. A half day's inspection is well worth while. The Leo Niessen Co. have started its efficiency campaign in the han- dling of dahlias. The stock is so far advanced that they can supply any quantity desired. Their systematic handling of this bulky, low priced flower has increased their sales until in the height of the season the business is enormous. The winter campaign of the florists' club will open Tuesday, September 7, with Robert Pyle of the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., who will tell us of the S. A. F. convention. Mr. Pyle is very thorough in all that he does and there is a treat in store for the full house which will no doubt be present. Frank Polites has had to vacate his basement store at Thirteenth and Chestnut streets, the new lessees re- quiring the space for • their own use. He still retains the case on the side- walk. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co., and Henry F. Michell Co., Inc., were all extensive exhibitors at the gladiolus show at Atlantic City the past week. The Pennock-Meehan Co. have a new "Vim," the latest of the light delivery cars. Charles Grakelow has also VtoMe Rover Markets Boston, Sept. 1. Per 100 Roies, Beauty 2 00@25 00 Killarney Queen 2 50@ 10 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50® 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 Killarney Brilliant 1 00® 8 00 " Hadley 1 00@10 00 " Cardinal 1 00@12 00 " Mock 1 00@ 8 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@12 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 8 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Milady 1 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 25 00@35 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Carnations 50(8 1 00 select 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, Sept. 1. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00(020 00 " " extra 10 00012 00 No.l 6 00@10 00 No.2 2 00® 3 00 Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00@ 7 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Killarney Queen 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 " Ward 3 00® 5 00 " Taft 3 00® 6 00 Lilyof the Valley 4 00 Lilies 5 00® 8 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Daisies 40® 50 Snapdragons 1 00® 2 00 Gig. Lilies 5 0C@10 00 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c Gladoli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 40® 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati, Sept. 1. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 PerlOO Killarney 1 00® 6 00 My Maryland 1 00® 6 00 Richmond 1 00® 6 00 " Taft 1 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Lilium Giganteum 4 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch., 25c Gladiolus 1 00® 3 00 St. Louis, Sept. 1. Roses, Beauty, medium 8 short stems 4 Killarney 2 " White Killarney 2 Aaron Ward 2 ' Sunburst 2 " Ophelia 3 Radiance 2 Valley 3 Carnations Orchids Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu. .25050 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,25@60 Harrisii Sweet Peas Gladioli 2 Ferns oerlOOO. 150 PerlOO 00@15 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 4 00 000 5 00 00® 5 00 no® 5 oo 00® 4 00 1 00 50 00 8 00 20® 40 00® 3 00 added one to his service, both trading in a Ford. H. H. Battles is visiting the Panama- Pacific exposition at San Francisco and- the natural scenery of the great mountains and canyons on the way. Some splendid asters from the New York fields are seen at Edward Reid's. Local and eastern American Beauties are also a feature. Berger Brothers are strong on asters and gladioli and are beginning to han- dle dahlias in quantity. Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass.. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market iur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipppd out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa . We wish to announce that beginning July 4th we will be closed all day Sundays until further notice. McCALLUM CO. Pittsburgh, Pa. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Eugene Bernheimer has a new Ford car on the street. He finds it a great acquisition. k. Clarksviixe, Ga— The Georgia State Horticultural Society held its annual summer meeting in this city August 19. The January meeting will be held at Athens. Detroit, Mich. — Expert instruction in scientific agriculture will be given school boys picked from every county tion at the state fair boys' school, to tion at the state fair Boys' school, to be held during the first week of the Michigan state fair, according to the announcement of G. W. Dickinson, general manager of the fair. !9'5- The American Florist. 379 Everything in the line of Gut Flowers, Plants and Florists* Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, BOO cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 55 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS i?th 6 L P D. e phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. supplies aid Eyerythina, In season always on Ml Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. MARKET CONDITIONS IMPROVE. As September 1 drew near, the mar- ket assumed a firmer tone. The call for stock is steady, but not very much larger than it was at the last writing. There is plenty of stock for all require- ments. Roses are plentiful and very good. Up to this time, however, they have met 'with a demand that was good at times and very slow at other times. Carnations come in regularly and are fairly good for early stock. Asters are in a large supply and in- clude many fine blooms. The cut of Easter lilies is again up to normal. America gladioli are not very plentiful, but there are more than enough to go around of the other varieties. Other offerings include dahlias and hardy hydrangeas. New wild smilax is in the market. Other greens are plentiful. NOTES. Wm. Murphy, accompanied by his physician and nurse, has gone to his cottage at the Cheneaux to escape the hay fever. C. E. Critchell received his first lot of new wild smilax, the first of the season, last week. ■Walter Gray, Jr., of Hamilton, Ohio, has started on a month's vacation. Visitors : Mrs. J. W. Crouch, Knox- ville, Tenn.; Miss D. E. Rush, Shreve- port, La.; G. L. Rambler, decorator for Miss Rush, Shreveport, La.; R. E. Mapes, with Chas. L. Baum, Knox- ville, Tenn., and Ellis Woodworth, rep- resenting the Sefton Mfg. Co., Chicago. H. Quincy, III. — John Roth, florist, 35 year's of age, was drowned in Quincy bay, August 22. Mcpherson, Kan. — The greenhouses of C. A. Simonson and Miss Mary Bliss were both represented with ex- cellent exhibits at the county fair. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P.O. Box 206 448 Mil- waukee St , Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. -~ _ _ -- _ | ■— __ _» Wholesale Florist. C. Am HUE HIM, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wesaie RowMarKets Philadelphia, Sept. 1. 20 Roles, Beauty, extra first 8 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 " Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 Liberty 5 " Mock 6 " Hadley 8 Bulgaria 4 " Sunburst 4 Carnations 1 Cattleyas to Lilium Harrisii 5 Lily of the Valley 3 Gladioli .- 1 Mignonette 2 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Pittsburgh, Sept. 1. Per 100 00@25 00 00@10 00 00@15 00 00@10 00 00@10 00 00@15 05 00@15 00 00@12 0) 00@|0 (0 00@12 00 50® 2 00 00@75 00 00® 6 CO 00@ 5 00 00® 3 00 00® 4 00 PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 10 extra 8 00 No.l 300 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 000 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Gladioli 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Asters 1 50 Brockton, ILL. — The new greenhouse erected by the John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, for Frank Graves is practical- ly completed, with the exception of in- stalling the heating plant. It is one of the most up-to-date houses in this sec- tion of the country. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writing H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Sept. 1. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, per doz.. 2 00® 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00(gl5 00 Richmond 3 000 6 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00® 10 00 Carnations 1 0Q& 2 00 Lilies 8 00@10 00 Auratum per doz. . $1 .50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Sweet Peas 25® 50 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 SO 380 The American Florist. Sept. 4, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of (A AF 100 Bulbs, QDilJU 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 C.S.&G0. NEW YORf 1000 Pips, $16.00 2600 " 36.00 Case of 600 Pips CHAS. SCH WAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, $7.95 NEW YORK Hew York. AMPLE SUPPLY OF GOOD STOCK. Relating to the volume of business, there has been no perseptible change since our last writing. The supply of some one stock occasionally runs short for possibly half a day, and figuratively speaking, the price goes up. Some buyers will offer most any figure when they feel sure they cannot g-et what they want, and no matter how high the offer is, it is of no bene- fit to the wholesaler if he does not have the stock. We may repeat that ■a scarcity is very rare in this market. Referring to the quality of stock, no iault can be found for this time of year. In American Beauty roses there is a marked improvement in quality. Of other varieties, very creditable stock is arriving, and each week shows an improvement in the quality. While there are various kinds of aster stock on the market, and a surplus of all, some of it is remark- ably fine. There are good gladioli to be had, but as a whole, the quality of the stock is deteriorating. There is a perceptible increase in the supply of dahlias, but they will move very slow- ly while there is such a large supply of good asters on the market. Lilies and lily of the valley have been mov- ing fairly well and the prices for good lilies have improved. There is no sur- plus of cattlyea orchids and prices are steady. August 30. — There was a continuous downpour of rain throughout Sunday, August 29, which continues with slight intermissions today. There is an abund- ance of stock and the market is very quiet. NOTES. Funeral services for the late Law- rence W. Kervan were held at the fam- ily residence, 7 West 108th street, at 8 p. m., August 26. The services were conducted by the members of Lafay- ette Post, No. 140, Department of New York Grand Army of the Republic, of which the deceased had been a com- rade. There was a large attendance and the esteem in which Mr. Kervan had been held by his business friends was shown in the many fine floral tributes from the leading florists of this city. The remains, accompanied by the family, were taken to Montague, Mass., where he once resided, for in- terment. One son, who was on a trip in the mountains of the west, could not be reached by telegraph. Mr. Kervan served with the Fifth Connecti- cut regiment in the Civil war and was taken prisoner at the battle of Cedar Mountain and confined for 40 days in Belle Island prison. He was born in this city and after the events here noted, and briefly mentioned in our issue of August 28, he returned here about 20 years ago and established the business which will be continued by his sons, the Kervan Co. After an intermission of two months the florists' club will resume its meet- ings in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the night of Sep- tember 13. Very important matters will come up for discussion and it is hoped that every member who is able to be up and about will be present. Secretary Young and others who at- tended the San Francisco convention will be present and are sure to have something interesting to say. We are THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers not quite sure whether Chairman Kess- ler of the house committee will have a roast pig or something just as good, with ginger ale to wash it down. An interesting double wedding took place in the crurch of Our Lady of Mercy, Brooklyn, August 24. Miss Mae Golden, well known as a retail florist of Lafayette square, married Edward Geraghty, and her sister, Margaret, was united to Thomas Francis Reilly. Margaret and Helen Golden, young nieces of the brides, as flower girls, carried baskets of Killarney roses. The brides carried shower bouquets, the flowers being orchids and lily of the valley. The church was decorated with palms and golden rod. The happy couples went by auto to the Berkshire hills for their honeymoon. We must all go to Houston next Au- gust, as Texas is progressive, not only in horticulture, but also other matters. A man down there has raised a pea pod two feet nine inches in length. Also note that Texas is establishing colonies of bats to kill mosquitoes. A bat's appetite for mosquitoes is said to be keener than a stage lady's for lob- sters, which is going some. Walter Anker, formerly employed by David Clarke's Sons, and a brother to Edwin Anker, of Traendly & Schenck's force, who has been pitching good ball for the Tenafly, N. J., team since the season opened, has been signed by Con- nie Mack and goes to the Philadelphia Athletics. We expect there will soon be an in- creased demand for flowers. One so- ciety reporter states that : "The first considerable function of the season for the formal presentation of monkeys * * * of the younger set was held on Wednesday evening at the Ma- jestic." It is stated that Mrs. Jack Trepel, of Brooklyn, recently lost $2,000 worth of jewelry, which she ' had checked in a bath house at one of the beaches. Mrs. Trepel's husband is buyer for his brother, Joseph Trepel, who has a chain of retail stores in Brooklyn. A meeting of the flower show com- mute of the florists' club was held at the office of Harry A. Bunyard, August 30. A joint meeting of the committee with the council of the Hor- ticultural Society of New York was held September 1. M. L. Vlachos, the Astoria Florist, whose store is opposite the great As- toria apartments, upper Broadway, says that business has been very good of late. P. Velotas, who has two retail stores on Broadway, had a birthday August 28 and his friends were wishing him many more birthdays. Peter is all right. Joseph A. Millang, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is receiving fine blooms of the rose, Francis Scott Key, from the F. R. Pierson Co., Scarborough, N. Y. John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sq. 5335 Maurice Kleinmann, manager and buyer for Myer, Madison avenue and 58th street, has returned from an ex- tended vacation at the sea shore. Charles Kiser, buyer for Herman Kuhn, has returned from an extended vacation in excellent health and spirits. Charles Matthews, salesman for E. C. Horan, was taken quite ill August 26, but is now said to be improving. Thomas Miller, head salesman for Walter F. Sheridan, is back on the job after a two weeks' vacation. In addition to fine orchids, roses and asters, Paul Meconi is carrying good stock of bouvardia. John Young & Co. received a con- siderable consignment of good cattlyea orchids August 31. Walter R. Siebrecht Co., Inc., are exhibiting a rare orchid plant, the "butterfly orchid." John Young & Co. are now handling exceptionally fine pink and white asters. James McManus is handling fine blooms of Chrysanthemum Golden Glow. At Traendly & Schenck's fine stock of the Gladiolus Panama is noted. Traendly & Schenck are handling fine sprays of oncidium orchids. A. F. F. I9 J 5- The American Florist. 381 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels TOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gammed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn Si. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer ""HiSSIBSr 3 * W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist T 3fe e Sad. sc, 133 W. 28th St., New York All toe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington. TBADE VERY UNSATISFACTORY. Business the past week was very unsatisfactory. Even funeral work was very scarce, and as for the mar- ket, there is nothing' special as stock is still poor; in fact, the only good roses to be had are American Beauty, Mock and Sunburst. All others are short and poor. Carnations are com- ing- a little more plentiful, but are poor in quality. NOTES. Geo. C. Shaffer decorated the Poli theater for the opening, August 30. The decoration throughout the theatre con- sisted of large banks of palms, ferns, oak foliage, goldenrod, American Beau- ties, and large baskets of gladioli, while flowers were given to all as they en- tered. There were more than 2,000 roses given. Geo. Lavelle is sending some very good dahlias to Leo Niessen Co., which find a ready sale, as they are all show dahlias. Some of the varieties have never been grown in this vicinity be- fore. Mr. Lavalle is adding another house to his range. Mr. and Mrs. H. Phflster, after spending the last two years in Switz- erland, are back and looking in the best of health and expect to open up on Connecticut avenue this fall. Gude Bros.' employes turned painters the past week and made a good job, both outside and inside. Harry Jones is paying his annual visit to "Washington and is looking up some of his old friends. Visitors : A. Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa., and W. McKissic, Baltimore, Md. G. C. D. Central Falls, R. I. — A new flower shop will be opened by Chas. Lapham in the Littlefield building. Kalamazoo, Mich. — Several houses have been added to the range of G. Van Bochove & Bro. on Rose Hill. TUCKAHOE, N. Y. — Augustus Embury of Yonkers and "W. E. Gilbert of Bronx- Tille have formed a partnership and will conduct a flower shop and nursery. Denham, N. H. — James Macfarlane of Werden, N. Y., has been appointed instructor in horticulture at the New Hampshire agricultural experiment sta- tion. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FL0B1ST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 80S and 60S Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing VftoMe Rover MtfKeU New York, Sept. 1. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra and fancy... 8 00@10 00 No. 1 and No. 2... 4 00® 5 00 " AliceStanley 1 00® 5 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00® 5 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 6 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Geo.Shawyer, special 4 00@ 5 00 extra... 3 00® 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 00® 3 00 " White Killarney, special... 5 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 5 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00® 2 00 Queen 1 00® 5 00 Brilliant 1 CO® 5 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00® 5 00 " Richmond 1 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 5 00 " Taft 100® 5 00 " Milady 1 00® 4 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00® 5 00 " Hadley 1 00@ 8 00 Ophelia 1 00® 5 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 6 00 " Hoosier Beauty 1 00® 5 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 50 00@60 00 inferior grades.. 25 0C@35 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 4 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Asters 25® t 00 Dahlias 75@ 1 00 Tuberoses per doz., 25c@30c Bouvardias 1 00® 1 25 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus. ...doz. bchs. 1 00® 2 00 Smilax doz. strings, 75® 1 00 Gladiolus per doz., 10c@15c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments GEORGE J. FOLYKRANAS, Manager. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 898 and 89 T Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations aud all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., HEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg,, 6th ay. and W. 26th St., New Tork Open for Cut flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest super and Receiver of cm Flowers ^^~A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing ., WHOLESALE \ Florists o?> W£STe8 T -"S;. NcwYavt. Mention the American Florist when writing 382 The American Florist. Sept. 4, YAOU are judged largely by the way your * flowers are delivered. Sefton Flower Boxes and their delivery will mean continual satisfaction for you and your customers. Made of the best materials, finished in non-fading shades. Ask your paper jobber. You ought to have our Catalog— also price list and samples; sent on request. THE SEFTON MFG. CO., 133 c 3 H^•AG 5 o t ^EL ree, • Tacoma, Wash. GREAT SUPPLY OF GOOD STOCK. Never before in the history of this city has there been so many good flowers of all kinds. Such an abund- ance of flowers in every section of the city and all around it to be had gratis for any occasion, cuts the florist busi- ness down a whole lot, and together with the dull season gives every flor- ist some right to say "Florist biz is bum." Roses have been more abun- dant than ever before, sweet peas are going to waste everywhere, dahlias were plentiful over a month ago, and at present asters and dahlias are spoil- ing by hundreds of thousands. Soil and climatic conditions have been especially favorable all this season for the growth of fine stock . and really there seems to be no limit to beauti- ful flowers. For several days we have had unusually hot and humid weather — no rain since July, and no doubt with a continuance of such days, the outdoor stock will suffer, but plenty will be left, however. Everywhere the field grown carna- tions are doing well, so that good stock will be ready to plant in soon. We do not learn of any of the late sorts being tried out, and in fact there seems to be about five sorts of carnations that are good enough and probably less than a dozen sorts of chrysanthemums. Every new rose can be found however as soon as it can be had, and our rose show and dahlia show always bring the call for everything new. For two months the sales of cut flowers have been disappointing, but plants of all kinds are receiving call — probably better than ever, but taken as a whole this spring and summer will be counted one of the poorest for several years and only a good fall and winter business will even it up. — " 'ere's 'oping." FIFTH ANNUAL DAHLIA SHOW. Never before in the history of Pacific northwest has there been such a dis- play of fine dahlias and fall flowers as the one just staged, free to all the public, on the roof garden of the Rhodes Bros.' department store. The number of vases required to hold the display was about one-third more than at any previous local flower show of any kind and a grander display of dahlias has probably never before been staged in America. Every class, color, and variety was out on parade with probably 200 new seedlings, represent- ing every known kind. Many of the seedlings will do to displace older ones. Every color but blue was shown, and in sizes from that of a quarter dollar up to a foot in diameter. Such a dis- play of other sorts of fall flowers would have made quite a show alone if spaced out and individualized some- what. The display of cut flowers made from the grounds of the state insane asylum was very fine and that of J. H. Benthim was almost a show itself. Other displays of collections of fall FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We ofler the following prices on our Peerless Green. p er joq 20x 4x3, Teles. Coy $1 60 24x 4x3 " " i 90 18x5x3 " " .'.'.'.', 160 21x5x3 " " 190 24x 5x3H, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3H 2 50 21* 8x4 " 265 24x 8x4 9 90 28x 8x4 " ' " 3 25 28x8x5 " ."3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " ;;;; 525 36x10x5 " " '.'.'.'. 675 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 „, ,„ , Palm Green Untinted."" 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO flowers were fine and that of Jas. R. Thompson won the special $10 prize The city parks display of plants and cut flowers was very beautiful and nicely arranged. All the members of the Tacoma Dahlia Society deserve a lot of praise and great encouragement for the work they did in giving us such a grand show without price to any one except possible loss of time from some other labor or pleasure while attending. Several florists were represented in a very creditable man- ner and some of them were on the job early and late working to make a suc- cess of the show. Jas. R. Thompson, secretary of the society, sure is a de- voted and hard worker for the success that makes a good show. Mrs. Emma F. Alexander won first prize with a total of 221 points, and Mrs. L,. E. Bailey was second with 105 points. J. R. Thompson captured the $10 special prize donated by Tacoma florists, and the six vases of fall flow- ers calling for the award were some beauties. A great many eastern tourists are in our city each day and many visited the show and it was notable to hear the comments and exclamations of wonder and surprise. As there was no admittance charges the awards were confined to three grand prizes — one cup and the $10 and highest honorable mention, blue, white and red representing winning vases and awards in the order above given. It takes time, energy and some money to put such a worthy show be- fore the public without cost, but it builds up our city or community in the love of the things beautiful and home love and civic pride, so after all it pays well. We invite every one to come to our Tacoma rose show and dahlia show next year. S. L. H. Oakfield, N. Y. — J. J. Bates will erect a greenhouse on his property on Drake street. Retail Florists Place your Business Before More People _ Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, a nd by creating new flower bnyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag. $3.50 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural Moss $1 75 per bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA BOXWOOD, 8c per lb. Princess Pine 4c per lb. Leucothoe, long $2.50 per 1000 Leucothoe, short 1.25 per 1000 Galax, green 50 per 1000 Prompt delivery. J. M. Black, """gSla 1 "" ' Trade Directory Price 93.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO New Orleans, La. — Herman Ross- back, well-known florist and gardener, died August 13, aged 65 years. St. Paul, Minn. — A. H. Stem, archi- tect, Endieott building, is preparing plans for a double house at Duke and Pleasant streets for Holm and Olson, florists, for residence purposes. i9 z 5- The American Florist. 383 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established tn I8S7 f/ mSc&L. 739 Buckingham Place. L, D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send as yoar retail order*. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST SO KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL GO,, H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C< 6E0. B. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth SI. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St.. Des Moines. la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. RAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n DROVIDENCE, R.I. * and all T. J. JOHNSTON S CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK GITY. TTELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to x any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mast accompany all order, from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alhxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C 1153 Broadway. Cor. 15th 8 H. Stsi AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young At Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. To out-of-town florists: WITIA7' V/VBIT We are in the Heart of WlaVV HJIXIV And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .V/.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Audilormm Annei, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing) 384 The American Florist. Sept. 4, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and lor all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists 1 Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throghout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, I&15 Farnum St telephones 1*13 i arnum ai. 1B01 and L 1582 Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo. N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August' It., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Boss, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer'e Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Bockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York, Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland. O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 93 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Byres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenf elder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co.. Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, B, I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Kobt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. B., Sheboygan, Wis. May ft Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metalrl* Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palmer, W. J., ft Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta ft Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Renter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith ft Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small ft Sons, 3. H. New York. Small ft Sons, J. H., Washington, D. 0. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The B\, Louisville, Ky. Wetland, M„ Evanston, 111. Whltted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros, ft M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young ft Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BROS-CTi FLORISTS iiurscMi Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Glides' Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. he Park Floral Co. T J. A. VALENTINE President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. *9*5- The American Florist. 385 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY Telephone 2656 Established 1880 PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. SfiP SJonbon Glutei* &bot>. ffiiii. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. 6. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M. WEI LAND FLORIST George C. Weiland. Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Byres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. ■ Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago 1 — 'Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wlttbold- Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich.^-John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dulutb, Minn. — Dnluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborlus. Hvanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Eye. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Kobt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. I>. Bock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Beuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schllng. 22 W. 59th St. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. | — Renter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. ■ Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash:— California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dnnlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & SonB. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchl 334=326 a rant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jeffers on and Washington Ave* Albany, N. Y. b> yrjb>®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beet 88 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel 1 Park Street 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing Dunlop's NEW YORK BOSTON 386 The American Florist, Sept. 4, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orderstot Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled ^'2223WMad' s Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER 6 SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED BJoomsdale Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO PRIMROSES Per 100 Chinese and Malacoides,2i4 in. pot.$2.00 Forbesii, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 214 in pot 1.50 Obc. Gigantea, Wi in. pot 2.00 Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora 2.00 Asp. PluntOSUS, 214 in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $7.00 per 1000 1.00 Pansy Seed, giant fl oz., $4.00 Vinca Var., field plants 5.00 CASH Jos. H. Cunningham, del a hYo are ' Mention the American Florist when writing J.C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages. Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLIT, ENGLAND RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. Mc Hutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 392 The American Florist. Sept. 4, ==^ The Nursery Trade American Association ol Nurserymen E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 Visited Chicago : L. R. Sjulin, rep- resenting the Shenandoah Nurseries, Shenandoah. la. Waco, Tex. — The annual meeting of the Texas Nurserymen's Association will be held in .this city, September 28-29. Houghton, Mich.— E. W. Murphy, representative of the Western New York Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y., died at his home i.i this city recently. Columbus, O. — Norman E. Shaw has been elected chief of the nursery and orchards department of the state agri- cultural department by the new state agricultural board. Mobile, Ala. — W. H. Reynalds and H. P. Loding have returned from Montgomery, confident that the legis- lature will report favorably in the matter of the appropriation of $25,000 to eliminate citrus canker and other diseases. London. — The Overseas club is to adopt a suggestion from Canada to sow seeds of the maple round the graves, cemeteries or by the roads leading to the cemeteries where Cana- dian soldiers are buried in France and Flanders. Consignments of seeds are being despatched from Toronto. Association of American Cemetery Supts The twenty-ninth annual convention of the Association of American Ceme- tery Superintendents was held at Min- neapolis, Minn., August 24-26, with headquarters at the West Hotel. The first meeting was called to order on the morning of August 24, the dele- gates being welcomed by Hon. W. G. Nye, mayor of Minneapolis, and after the response, the president's address, reports of officers and appointment of committees followed. In the afternoon an auto trip to the several local ceme- teries and parks was made. One of the important addresses de- livered at the meeting was by J. War- ren Roberts, of Minneapolis, whose theme was The Co-ordinate Function of the Funeral Director and Cemetery Superintendent. In his address the speaker dwelt particularly on the ne- cessity of better business methods in the undertaking world along the line of higher education and ideals. He called attention to the course in em- balming in the state university, which has placed the profession on an estab- lished scientific basis. Other interesting papers were read as follows : Brawn and Muscle, by W. N. Rudd, president Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Association, Chicago; A Few Hints on Old-Fashioned Flowers, by John Reid, Detroit, Mich.; Different Sources of Income for Cemetery Cor- porations, by James Currle, Forest Home, Milwaukee, Wis.; Advantages and Disadvantages of Deferred Pay- ments on Lots Purchased, by T. H. Lit- tle, Mt. Hope cemetery, Chicago; Best Methods of Eliminating. Unsightly Ob- jects on Lots Without Offense to Own- ers, by C. E. Kei-B, Spring Grove ceme- tery, Cincinnati, O.; Birds and Their Value to Cemeteries (illustrated), by Prof. F. M. Washburn of the Agricul-. tural College of Minnesota; Cost Ac- counting and Care Funds, by Robin- son Farmer, Columbus, O. At the closing session, August 20, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year ; James Warren, Jr., Providence, R. I., president; W. N. Kes- tersen, Knoxville, Tenn., vice-president. Belief Lawson, Jr., Elmwood cemetery, Chicago, was elected secretary and treasurer for the fifth time. The fol- lowing were elected to the executive committee : W. N. Adams, Boston, Mass.; Geo. N. Painter, Philadelphia, Pa.; Geo. E. Troupe, Buffalo, N. Y. The convention closed with a boat trip around Lake Minnetonka, a drive through the parks of Minneapolis and St. Paul, followed by a luncheon at the St.- Paul Commercial club, August 27. T. C. R. Connecticut Nurserymen's Association. The morning of August 19 dawned bright and clear and everything looked good to the members of the Connec- ticut Nurserymen's Association, their ladies and enthusiastic friends, as they motored to the annual summer outing, held this year at Lake Compounce. On arrival at this beautiful summer resort, the autos were parked, greet- ings exchanged, after which a baseball game was played with Messrs. Burr & Campbell as captains. Burr's team, nicknamed the "Barberry Thunber- giis," were defeated by Campbell's "Forsythias" by a heavy margin. The features of the game were Burr's coaching, Hunt's batting, Hoyt's catch- ing, Campbell's pitching and Wilson's base stealing. Dinner was partaken of, after which the party visited the points of scenic interest about the lake, grounds and mountain. A short business session was called later on, and one new member added to the as- sociation. All present voted it a most enjoyable occasion. F. L. Thomas, Sec'y. Marketing the Peach Crop. The peach crop of the country will amount this year, it is estimated, to more than 58,000,000 bushels. With the application of more scientific meth- ods the crop has increased greatly in recent years and the peach grower is now confronted with problems of mar- keting rather than of production. Ow- ing to their perishable nature peaches are unusually difficult to dispose of without loss, and good distribution is essential to prevent the glutting of some markets while scarcity and high prices prevail elsewhere. In order to facilitate proper distri- bution the United States department of agriculture has just published Bulle- tin 298, the results of a study of the movement of the peach crop in 1914. Georgia, it is found, ships practically double the amount of any other state, 4,803 carloads coming from there in 1914. California, Washington, Ohio, Michigan and Colorado follow with shipments of between two and three thousand cars. The other states bring the total to 30,000 carloads. Wider Market for Raspberry Growers. If raspberries were carefully han- dled they could be satisfactorily ship- ped much farther than the distance which is now regarded as the limit for successful marketing, according to re- cent investigations of the United States department of agriculture. In the important raspberry districts in the Puget sound country 2,000 miles has hitherto been regarded as the most distant market to which berries could be shipped. In practice this means that fresh Washington raspberries do not come farther east than Minneap- olis and that the surplus, if utilized at all, must be canned. Government ex- periments, however, the results of which are now published in Bulletin No. 274, indicate that with more care- ful methods of handling and shipping the Washington crop of fresh berries could be sold over a much wider range of territory. The most common causes of decay in berries while in transit or after arrival on the market are mold fungi, usually gray mold or blue mold. Neither of these fungi is likely to in- jure firm, sound berries, but they spread quickly where the fruit has been injured in handling or is overripe and soft. In 1911 the Government in- vestigators made comparative tests of the keeping qualities of carefully han- dled raspberries and. commercially handled raspberries. Several lots of each kind were held in an ice car for varying periods and then examined for the percentage of decay. After four days in the ice car it was found that the carefully handled ber- ries showed only 0.4 per cent decay, while the commercially handled fruit had 4.6 per cent. After eight days in the car the difference was vastly greater. The carefully handled fruit showed only 2.2 per cent decay, but with the commercially handled this percentage had risen to 26.7, or more than V4, of the entire shipment. When the fruit was examined a day after it had been taken out of the ice car, the evidence was equally strong in favor of careful handling. The following year experiments were made with actual shipments instead of with the stationary refrigerator car, and the results confirmed previous conclusions. Carefully handled fruit that was four days in transit, and had then been held one day after with- drawal from the refrigerator car, showed less than one per cent of de- cay, whereas commercially handled berries subjected to the same test PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing 19*5- The American Florist. 393 HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I (,'rade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, ™ silver, Mention the American Florist token loriting Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. B060TO (Ctiapinero) COLOMBIA. German PLANT NOW Eight distinct varieties, Per 100 Per 1000 our selection $2.60 $22.60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK showed nearly 10 per cent. The differ- ence between the carefully handled and the commercially handled lots of berries consists chiefly in extra care in picking and in the scrupulous exclusion of any soft, overripe berries. Another cause for decay is the inclusion in shipments of overripe berries. With the best of care, however, the weather must remain a very important factor in determining the success of shipments. During wet, rainy periods the berries become soft, very tender, and full of moisture. During protract- ed periods of wet weather, therefore, picking becomes impracticable and the berries tend to become overripe. Prompt cooling or loading, in order to get the berries under the influence of low temperatures as quickly as possi- ble, is essential. Investigations were also made into the value of pre-cooling. The results brought out clearly the fact that pre- cooling is of great service and value to raspberries that are in maximum good condition. The pre-cooling, how- ever, must be done promptly and thor- oughly to be of greatest value. Champaign, III. — J. E. Yeats' green- house, being built at the corner of Springfield avenue and Third street, is progressing nicely. The office will be of stucco enclosed with large plate glass windows and the greenhouse and palmhouse are to be of steel construc- tion. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSEUR and. L. COURANT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK DARROW, NEW YORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O. Box 1260. Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract Irom General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 12 cents (cost of postage), and 25 cents (cost of volume)— (which sum of 25 cent will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00), our general illustrated descrip ive and analytical Catalogue (Edition A. F.), 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes giving the full descriptive Nomenclature with prices of all the plants which we cultivate, wil be sent free to any person applying for same. Mention the American Florist when writing ****************************************************** * * * * ROSES-ROSES-ROSES Best Sorts of Best Quality Only. * We are now booking orders for Fall delivery. Stock large of all •{• leading old and newer varieties, at lowest possible prices con- * sistent with grading of stock, to meet these difficult times. ^, ALSO * * FRUIT TREES, GRAPE VINES, POT ROSES, ETC. * * . * * Send your orders early, or for quotations on your requirements. * * * STUART LOW CO., Royal Nurseries % BUSH HILL PARK, MDDX., ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE 60NIRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PALNESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing PAINESVILLE, Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing VIOLET PLANTS For sale Queen Louise; good healthy field-grown stock, $1.60 per 100. Cash with the order. AUGUST WEGNER 600 Silver Lake St., OCONOMOWOC, WIS. 394 The American Florist. Sept. 4, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Gbapton, Mo. — E. H. Riehl, of this city, has entered the $1,000 prize con- test for an ever-bearing strawberry and has shipped to R. N. Kellogg & Co., Three Rivers, Mich.," a plant bear- ing 27 berries and blossoms. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 31.- — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 40 to 50 cents; radishes, $1.25 to $2.00 per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, box, 30 to 50 cents; tomatoes, 4 bas- kets, 25 to 50 cents. New York, August 31. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 to 35 cents; cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.50 per bas- ket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $2.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 10 cents to 50 cents per package; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 50 cents to $1.75; rhu- barb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. Yellow Sweet Corn. In recent years the positions of va- rieties of sweet corn have undergone some changes owing to the introduction of the yellow varieties. These yellow sorts were slow to gain recognition, but now that they have gained popu- larity they threaten to carry the whole field. In our own experience it is now hard to sell the white varieties. We were fortunate in foreseeing this de- mand, hence planted heavily of the yellow kinds for this season and have been able to sell our product at good prices in the face of an overstocked market in general. The two varieties we are using this season are Golden Bantam and Golden Evergreen. Of these the Golden Bantam is easily the most popular. This suits us. too, as being so much smaller, it is easier to handle and it brings the better price. Golden Bantam is, strictly speaking, for the fancy trade, as it is too small to feed the hungry man. Its culture presents two difficulties : It is weak in constitution, therefore, demanding the best of land and treatment, and it goes out of condition very quickly, hence constant replanting is necessary. Of the yellow Evergreen we can say that its chief fault is lack of uniformity. It has produced ears of every descrip- tion, from the tiny Golden Bantam to the monstrous Stowell's Evergreen — all beautifully golden yellow and of fine quality and scattered over a long pe- riod of ripening. It has proved thrifty and productive and a money maker. Sweet corn in general retains its hold upon the public. In the summer and fall months it easily outsells all other vegetables, not excluding tomatoes and melons. People do not seem to tire of corn and the south is a big factor in breaking down our markets as with other lines. One grower recently re- marked that their success in the sum- mer depends directly upon a constant supply of corn. As long as they have good corn the customers will come and buy other things, but if they are out of corn, these people go elsewhere and the loss of trade is serious. He further says that in spite of great pains they are often out of corn. We have been very successful by planting a bunch of varieties the same day. These were used this season : Early Iowa, Quincy Market, Champion, Early Evergreen, Stowell's Evergreen. Then by planting the Evergreen every ten days up to July 1 we have no break. This has been the best corn season we ever saw as the constant showers and moderate temperatures have produced perfect ears in abundance — that is where weeds were kept in control. Mabketman. Rail Shipped Tomato Crop Sources. Beginning early in the year and con- tinuing until late in the fall, tomatoes are shipped commercially from over half of the states of the Union. There is probably no other perishable veg- etable commonly grown out of doors in the United States which appears on the market through a longer season than does the tomato. Florida, of course, with its location and climate, stands as the premier to- mato state and starts the tomato movement each year in January. The northern states, such as New York and Ohio, finish out the season in October, and by the time the movement is over, approximately 12,000 cars are moved for table consumption, according to a recent survey made by the United States department of agriculture and published in Bulletin No. 290, "Rail Shipments and Distribution of Fresh Tomatoes in 1914." Florida ships about half the toma- toes moved (6,000 cars), with Missis- sippi, New Jersey, and Texas handling approximately 1,500 cars apiece. The other states grow tomatoes in smaller quantities, but in certain districts such as western Tennessee, the crop is of great local importance. The different tomato-growing locali- ties endeavor to raise their crop so as not to be in competition with each oth- er, and every effort is made to rush the crop to market before the local tomatoes come in. The last of the southern crop is frequently wasted be- cause it cannot sell in competition with northern tomatoes. The bulletin published by the de- partment of agriculture contains charts showing the shipping periods of the various states, a map with the to- mato-producing sections indicated, and a list of the railroad stations shipping tomatoes with the amount shipped from each. TAMPA, Fla. — The Knull Floral Co. have removed to 408 Tampa street. Dayton, O. — The Dayton Florists' and Gardeners' Association held its an- nual outing August 24. Columbia, Mo. — Miller & Edwards, proprietors of the Sunnyslope Green- houses, are planning to erect an addi- tion to cost $8,000. Morgantown, W. Va. — The annual meeting of the West Virginia State Horticultural Society will be held in this city early in January. Masubt, O. — The Service Green- house has been sold to A. W. Ely and G. H. Lloyd, and will be conducted under the firm name of Ely & Lloyd. CARTHAGE, Mo. — Thomas R. and Dol- lie Johnson, proprietors of the Carth- age Greenhouse, have sued Oscar De Graff of Joplin, Mo., for $3,000, alleg- ing that misrepresentations were made in making the sale of the greenhouse to the complainants. Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. TBI BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick ol Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptof 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo.St.,Paul,Mlnn Mention the- American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- PROF. BEAL. ti(;al CQurse in jT lori _ culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass, Mention the American Florist when writing TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) CDCPIt I TICS- Beans, Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas Ol LUIHL I ILO i Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc, Catalo?ae free on application, HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz„ $1.00 per % oz„ postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supemaion on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality, ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. '9 X 5- The American Florist. 395 ti A BIRD IN THE HAND 11 You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several Azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the Azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know; conditions may Change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock when there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America"— stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS For example. We offer: Otaksa, with 7 to 10 branches at $25.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 5 and S branches at 20.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 4 branches at 15.00 the 100 French Novelties, all the best ones, at 5.00 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep-green healthy foliage, and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. •There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next Spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. Wholesale Only— Ours Are "Made in America." JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Robert Craig Co...] i *•• I 'a, PiJ High Clan PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis.. Philadelphi; Mention the American Florist when writing BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2 ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in .35c each F. O. FRANZEN M gffiggJ lt Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, - - Indiana SPECIAL SALE OF * | Asplenium Nidus Avis § * (Bird's nest Fern) * 2 At greatly reduced prices to make ,3, T room tor Christmas Stock. £, 3, 4-in. pans $4.00perdoz. ,3, 3, 5-in. pans 6.00»erdoz. ,3. X 6-in. pans 12 00perdoz. »j. X 7-in. pans 15.00perdoz. ,3, X, 8-in. pans 24.00perdoz. .3. * Write for Wholesale list of Ferns, Palms, Etc. * J? Ferndish Ferns in flats and 2Vi-inch pots a Specialty. X % H. PLATH, FERNERIES, * * Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., * * SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. * Mention the American Florist when writing Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Snipper •( SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Arancada Izcelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES 1-year, pot-grown, in good assortment. New crop offerings in Fall List, September. ■rfflfl mil Tf LORAL C0MPAHY-1 Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosns, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in„ $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c ; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2 in., 5c: 3-in., 10c: 4-in., 15c- 5-in.. 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2M-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order, GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. finest Pansy Seed QBAun My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finrst mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed, $1.00: V, oz.. $2 00; 1 oz., $4.00. Cash with order. E.B.JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport. Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra food shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach vou safe anywheje. $2.50 per lOOO. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer RawlingS, Home of Pansiet. ALLEGANY, N. Y. 396 The American Florist. Sept. 4, Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 2H-in. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 3 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 45.00 4 -in Asparagus Plumosus, l'g-e pots 7.50 70.00 2H-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 22.50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2H-in. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55.00 3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 95.00 2H-in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38.00 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70.00 2*i-in. Primula Obconicas. Fancy mixed or seoarate colors 2.50 22 50 2y 4 -io. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3.00 25.00 2H in. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2Vi-in. Smilax 2.50 22.50 2l4-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6.00 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75.00 10,000 Ferns— From bench': Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50. $15.00 and $20.00 bit ion. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; tin ■ stock $5 00 per lao $45 00 per 10UO- 2Vt-\n. Violet Plants-Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3.i-0 per 10J $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4 00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist. WAS HTOaTOTJ, N. J. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ffffjg* SMITH'S REVISED Chrysanthemum Manual The best work on Chrysanthemum culture for the florist. Treats the subject in a concise manner, covering- the whole work from care of stock to staging blooms. Price, 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. West Hoboken, N. J. Herman C. Steinhoff now spends much of his time at his West Norwood range and nursery, where he has a large and varied stock. At West Hoboken we found Foreman Dwyer busy planting bouvardia from the field to the houses. Pot roses, bouvardia in variety, lilies and bedding plants are staple products of the Steinhoff ranges. The bouvardias are grown for cutting, and this season there are about 200,000 plants. It would seem to be a fairly profitable crop as cutting- begins three weeks after planting in the houses. Somebody has recently said that nearly all the farmers were growing asters this year. That remark was probably intended as a joke, but no matter who grows them, they are very plentiful, bvit all are not good. At Rudolph Wittman's we have recently noted exceptionally fine asters. Mr. Wittman is also a good plantsman and always has a fine stock of bedding plants for the spring trade. He also grows a good stock of bouvardia. Since th'e readjustment of postal routes in this section, the address of John Tschupp & Co., is North Bergen, but as they are just across the Hudson boulevard, visitors to West Hoboken can conveniently visit them. This range is also noted for good bedding plants, and good chysanthemums are also grown. John Birnie, like his lamented father, is a good plantsman, and also has a fine stock of carnations and chrysan- themums coming on. George Giatras, who is a grower of ferns, has recently made great im- 300,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate or later delivery. Hurry ! * * * * * * * * * * * * * 100 1000 I Pink Enchantress $4.50 $40.00 * Rose Pink En- * chantress, - % White Perfection * * * * 4.00 4.00 35.00 35.00 100 1000 Mrs. C. W.Ward. $3.50 $30.00 Philadelphia 5.00 40.00 Zoe Symonds 3.50 30.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 -Order Today- Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone Central 2846 * * * * * * * * * * CYCLAMEN v * * * t * * * * s S^ Hk j@8 B?>' Is ■l^^cJ 111' ^. _.jj ^t~ "^^s '. ^1h Mfl^ . j«\ The American Florist. 397 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Pearl." Fine seedlings, 53 per 1.000. Cash. JAMES MOSS, JOHNSVILLB, PA., "Wholesale Grower. ALTERNANTHERAS.. . Alterantheras, 2-in., $2 per 100. Emmans, 'Newton, N. J. Geo. M. ALYSSUM. ALYSSUM, double giant, very strong, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Excelsa, 5-inch, 2 to 3 tiers, 50c each; 5-inch, 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; G-inch, 4 tiers, 75c; 7-inch, 4 to 5 tiers, $1; 7-inch, 5 tiers, $1.50. Robusta Compacta, 6-inch, 2 to 3 tiers, SI each; 6-inch, 3 tiers, $1.50: 6-iuch, 3 to 4 tiers. $2; G-inch, .5 to 6 tiers, $4 to $5 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.50. Robusta Compacta, $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111 . Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSDS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-11S 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-inch, $7.50 per 100; $.70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-inch. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2-lnch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2%-inch, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; 4-inch, 8c and 10c. C. HUMFELD. Clay Center. Kans. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-incb, $2 per 100; S18 per 1.000. Sprengeri. seedlings, $1 per 100: $7 per 1.000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS AND SPRENGERI, 4-inch strong, $12.50 per 100; 2-inch, $3; 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. ASPARAGUS— 100,000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio, BEGONIAS. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 214-inch $12.00 4-inch $35.00 3 -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2V4-inch $15.00 3%-inch $30.00 3 -inch 25.00 4%-inch 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N, J. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2y.-ineh, $15 per 100; 3-inch. $25 per 100. Florence Davenport, 214-inch, $15 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR. 2%-inch, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 214- inch, $4 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII. PRIMA DONNA. TRIUMPH, 214- inch. $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wil- mette. 111. Begonia Chatelaine, 4-inch pots, $15 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BEGONIAS. Begonia De Chatellaine, Pfitzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch,. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonias. Geo. A. Kiiul, Pekin, 111. BERBERIS. BERBER1S THUNBERGII. Very bushy, strong plants. 12-18- inch, $">5. per 1,000; $6 per 100; 18-24 inch, .$70 per 1,000; $7.50 per 100: 2-2% ft.. $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy, uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-iu., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3i4 ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St.. Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grantlifiora. fancy, 1,250 to case, $9 per 1.000; Star Brand, 1,000 to case, $11 per 1,000; Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora, select bulbs, 13 ctms. and up, $9 per 1,000; mammoth, 14 ctms. and up, $12 per 1,000. White Roman hyacinths, 11 to 12 ctms., 2,500 to case, $21 per 1,000; 12 to 15 ctms., "whole crop" 1,800 to case, $27 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $60 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 180 to case, $80 per 1,000. Callas, 1% to ly—inch, $50 per 1,000; 1% to 2-inch $80 per 1,000; 2 to 2%-ineh, $100 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Gigauteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per ease; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosum, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum,. 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $3.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000; S to 10- inch, 200 to case, $9 per 100; $80 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 160 to case, $10.50 per 100; $95 per 1,000; 10-11-inch, 125 to case, $10 per 100; $150 per 1,000; 11-13-inch. 100 to case, $20 per 100; $180 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. DUTCH AND FRENCH BULBS. We have now ready for distribution price list of bulbs we will have on hand in our St. Louis ware- house during the 191.1 fall season. Write us for a copy of this list. LECHNER BROS., WEBSTER GROVES, MO., Agents for The Growers' Association, Anna Paulowna, Holland. Bulbs. Taper White Grandifiora, 13 up, 1,250 to case. $8 per 1,000: 14 up, $10 per 1,000. French Roman hyacinths, 12-15, $28 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum. 7-9, 250 per case, $60 per 1.000: 9-10. 180 to case. $00 per 1,000. S. S Skidelsky, 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Bulbs. Lilium Formosum, 7-9. 250 to case. $15.50 per case; 9-10, 180 to case, $17 per case. Cold Storage lilies: Giganteum, 9-10, 200 to case, $17; 7-9. 300 to case, $15. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BULBS. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for special prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tulips, hyacinths, narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Im- porting Co.. Melrose. Mass. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnlfl- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Win. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Bulbs of all kinds. Chns. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. CANNAS. CANNAS. good varieties, strong plants In 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. CARNATIONS. 400.000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. LARGE, THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GURANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1,000. WHITE WONDER $60.00 WHITE PERFECTION 50.00 WHITE ENCHANTRESS 50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY. FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE. Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. YOURS FOR THE ASKING— A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE— "ACRES OF GLASS." FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100. 1,000. Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 White Perfection . . .■ 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, New York 25.000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1.000 White Wonder $6.00 $50.00 Enchantress 6.90 50. 0o SINNER BROS., 15S North Wabasli Ave., Chicago. 7,000 fine Carnation Plants, plants that will please you; grown for the trade. Last call. $40 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rates in the follow- ing varieties: Beacon 1,200; Perfection 1,300; Ward 1,700; Light Enchantress 2.000; Rose Pink Enchantress 1,109; Rosette 400. McINTYRE FLORAL CO.. Nashville. Tenu. Healthy Field-Grown Carnation Plants, White Enchantress, White Wonder, Harrv Fenn. Winsor and Pink Delight. $50 per 1.000. A. N. EATON So. Sudbury. Mass. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 398 The American Florist. Sept. 4, CARNATIONS. CROXONS. GERANIUMS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS "SELECT QUALITY" Tor 100 Pel- 1.000 White Enchantress $0.00 $35.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 White Wonder 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Ward 4.50 40.00 ! 'rint ess Charming 4.50 40.00 Sangamo 4.50 40.00 Herald 5.50 50.00 Marlowarden 4.50 40.00 Victory 4.50 40.00 Yellow I.awson 4.50 40.00 ltosette 4.50 40.00 Winsor 5.50 50.00 JOHN KUUCHTEN COMPANY". 1G2 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, which leading florists everywhere recognize as the best ob- tainable. Our plants are unusually hue this season and we advise placing orders early for Immediate or future delivery. The demand is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders in rotation. Order today. 100 II 100 Washington $5.00 $45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.C0 Champion 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.0" Victory 5.00 45.00 Rosette 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 55.00 W1ETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CARNATIONS FOR SALE. Per 100 Per 1000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50,011 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordan 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.50 50.00 Cash, please. JOHN BLECHSCHMID, 4300 East 122d St.. CLEVELAND, OHIO. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Pink Enchantress $6.00 White Enchantress 6.00 Beacon 7.00 Herald 8.00 K. O. LOMMATZSCH, R. No. 1. La Grange, 111. Carnations. Pink Enchantress, $4.50 per 100; S40 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Mrs. C. W. Ward, Zoe Symonds, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Washington, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Philadelphia, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Philadelphia, O. P. Bassett, Beacon, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. STRONG FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Enchantress $3.50 per 100 Ward 3.50 pe;' 100 Rose Pink Enchantress 3.50 per 100 Philadelphia 4.00 per 100 H. H. CADE, Youugstown, Ohio. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Extra strong, healthy stock. Pink Enchantress, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. ZECH & MANN, CHICAGO, ILL. Carnations, field-grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Leo Niessen Co., 1201-1205 Race St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fisbkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, standard commercial varie- ties. Large flowering, pompons and singles, 2 and 2>A-ineh pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich, Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COIiEUS. COLEOS, good assortment, 2%-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. COLHDS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Crotons, very tiue colored stock, 4-inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 10O; G-inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poeulmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIG., Wandsbek type, fiuest in existence, 2^-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-inch, $15 and $20 per 100. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Im- proved German Strain, 10 varieties, equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark. $7 per 1.000; $4 per 500: $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-ihch, $8 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100; 4-iuch select, $20 per 100. Seedlings from Bats. $3.50 per 100. Poehl- manu Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamens, 8 vars., 2V4-inch, $5 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCullough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, 4-inch pots, in bloom, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dractena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton. N. J. DKAC^NA INDIVISA, 4-in., $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 5- inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 6-Inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-inch, 75e each; 8-inch, $1 each; 10-inch, $2 to $2.50 each; 12-inch, $3 to $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FERNS. Ferns, Nephrolepis Teddy Jr., S-in., $T2 per doz. ; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 4-in.. $3 per doz.; 3%- in., $1.80 per doz.; 2*4 -in., $5 per 100. Ele- gautissima Compacta, 8-iu., $12 per doz.; 6-in.. $6 per doz.; 3^-in., $3 per doz.; 2^-in., $6 per 1C0. Elegantissima, Specimens, 10-in., $2.50 each; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 2V4-iu-- $6 per 100. Muscosa and Smithii, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Harrisii. 8-in., $12 per doz. Superbissima, S-in., $12 per doz. ; 6-in. , $6 per doz. ; 3%-in. , $3 per doz. Cibotiuru Schiedei, Specimens, 10-in., $7.50 each. Small ferns for pans, assorted varieties, 3%-in.. $15 per 100; 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. P. R. -Pierson Co., Tarrytown N . Y. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfieldii, 2%- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfieldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON FERNS. Extra good quality, heavy, bushy, established plants, 4-inch, $15 per 100; 5-inch. $22 per 100; 6-inch, $30 per 100. AS- PARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4-inch, extra heavy, $8 per 100. Order now. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sid ney, Ohio. THESE ARE POT-GROWN STOCK. 4-inch Bostons. . . .12c 7-inch Bostons 60c 5-inch Bostons 25c 8-inch Bostons 80c 6-inch Bostons 40c R. R. DAVIS COMPANY, MORRISON, ILL. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns In flats and 2^-in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves.. San Francisco, Calif. Ferns, from bench, Boston, S'cottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washingto n, N. J. TABLE FERNS, strong 2V4-inch at $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES, Milton, Penna. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmana, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. LADY WASHINGTON, good assortment, strong plants for stock, 25c and 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums, 3-inch plants ready for imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., £ Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Bucbner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-iu., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Ceo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co. , Evergreen, A la . Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated! moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaveu, Ever- green. Ala. Green, boxwood, 8e per lb. Princess pine, 40c per lb. Leucothoe, long, $2.50 per 1,000; short. $1.25 per 1.000. Galax, 50c per 1,000. J. M, Black, Hartford, Tenn. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots. $8 per 100, HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. "A Bird In the Hand" — You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the azaleas may get out of Belgium ; we don't know ; conditions may change ; certainly it Is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock? When there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home — "Made in America" — stock that you know you can depend on ? HYDRANGEAS, for example. We offer Otak- sa, with 7 to 10 branches, at $25 the 100; 5 to 6 branches at $20 the 100; 4 branches at $15 the 100. FRENCH NOVELTIES, all the best ones, at $5 the 100 addition for the same sizes. . They are all in six-inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep- green, healthy foliage and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK. Wholesale only. Ours are "Made in America. Hydrangea P. G. bush, 2-3 ft., $7 per lOOC Tree shape, 3 ft.. $15 per 100. Extra fine, two- year plants, field grown. Write for our whole- sale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva. N. Y. HYDRANGEAS', Otaksa, in bloom, from 25c to $3 each. Small plants, 3-lneh pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand- Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60e per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Montlcello, Iowa. LILY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage. ■ Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giv- ing the best results all year round, $18 for 1,000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the Valley pips. ex. cold storage, New York or Chicago. Finest grade of German and! Danish pips. Ask for prices. Lochner & Co. , Inc.. 11 Warren St., New York. Lily of th« Valley, Cold Storage, packed Id eases of 500 pips each, $9 per case. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. *9'5- The American Florist. 309 MISCELLANEOUS. Swainsona Galegifolia alba rosea, 2-inch, 40c per doz.; $2 per 100; 3-inch, 60c per doz.; $3 per 100. Double alyssum, moonvines, coleus, petunias, ageratum, salvia, heliotrope, lemon verbena, lantana, parlor ivy, English ivy, pom- pon chrysanthemums, ivy geraniums, trade- scantia, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, m. UMBRELLA plants, strong 3 to 5-inch pots, 510 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. W ursery stock : Pear, apple, Mahaleb, Maz- zard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince stocks, for- est trees (seedlings and transplanted), ever- greens, ornamental shrubs, manetti, multiflora and roses. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Co., Angers. France. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co. , Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lag er & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q. Bogoto fchapinero) Colombia. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, 18 $0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-Inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA PORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 to 20 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30. . . . 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to BY- ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 7-inch pots, 22-ins. high, 30 to 32-in. spread 2.00 7-inch pots, 26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 8-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens $5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTES'CENS. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot $ 1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants In a pot 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants In a tub 3 00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms, Kentla Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22-ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz.; Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in., pots, 24 ins. high, 26-in. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-in. spread. $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Palms. For varieties, sizes and priceB, see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacoek Co.. Wyncote. Pa. PANSIES. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES' MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. PEONIES. PANDANUS. Pandnnu9 Veitchii. 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch. 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, 75e each; 6-inch strong, $1 each; 7-tnch, $1.50 each; 8-inch, $2. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Peonies. We have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing, strictly true to name. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. PEONIES. 3 to 5 eyes, named kinds, $15 per 100. Our selection, $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Dreer's herbaceous peonies. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Pbila- delphia. Pa. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxie, Mo. PHLOXES. PHLOX, Choice Varieties, $5 per 100. Strong clumps, field-grown. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine stock. Extra select. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias for Christmas pans, strong, healthy, well rooted, 2%-inch pots, plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. POINSETTIAS, true stock; 2% and 2%-inch, fine plants, $5 per 100. ERIE FLORAL CO., West 26th St., Erie, Pa. Poinsettias, strong plants, 2^-inch, $5.50 per 100; 250 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2>4-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Primroses, Chinese and Malacoides, 2%-inch, $2 per 100. Forbesii, Obconica Alba rosa and Ruby, 2%-inch, $1.50 per 100. Ob. gigantea. 2%-inch, $2.00 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Primula obconica, mixed or separate colors, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. PRIMULA OBCONICA, Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. MILLER. Shiremanstown, Pa. PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. GRAFTED ROS'ES— VERY FINE. Killarney, White Killarney, 3-inch $10.00 Killarney Brilliant, 3-inch 10.00 BENCH PLANTS. 150 Aaron Ward, grafted, one-year $5.00 650 Milady, grafted, one-year 5.00 300 Killarney, grafted, two-year 4.50 GULLETT & SONS, LINCOLN, ILLINOIS. ROSES, -good, strong, two-year-old, field grown, own roots or buds, for forcing. Baby Ramblers red, pink and white; Dorothy Per- kins, White Dorothy Perkins, Hiawatha, Tau- sendschon, Magna Charta, etc. Write for our full list, special prices, and wholesale .trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Roses, Grafted 3V4-inch: 150 Bulgaria, $14 per 100; 50 Cecile Brunner, $14 per 100. 3%-inch own root: 137 Bulgaria, $9 per 100; 65 Brun- ner, $9 per 100. Grafted 2%-ineh: 325 Bul- garia, $10 per 100. Bulgaria, own root 2^-inch, $5.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS, Kaiserin, My Maryland and other varieties, 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; own root. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, field-grown, hybrid perpetuals, creep- ing and climbing. Write for list and prices. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Roses, best sorts of best quality. Stuart Low Co., Royal Nurseries, Bush Hill Park, Mddx., England. . Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. SEEDS. Seeds, cyclamen, Giant English grown, each, $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000 seeds: Rosy Morn, Excelsior, Mauve Queen, Princess of Wales, Grandiflora alba, Princess May, Duke of Fife. Giant German grown, each, 65c per 100; $5 per 1.000 seeds: Pure white, dark Crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal, dark rose, white with carmine eye. Glory of Wandsbek, attractive salmon, $1.25 per 100; $2.85 per 250; $10 per 1,000 seeds. Primula: Vaughan's International mixture, 1-16 oz., $4; 350 seeds, 50c. Mig- nonette, New York Market, oz., $7; Ya oz., $1; trade packet, 50c. Giant Machet, oz., 75c; Yi oz., 40c; trade pocket, 10c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Pansy, Barnard's Florists' Mixture, Trade packet, 25c; Ya oz., $1; Yz oz., $3.50; oz., $7. Giant Mixture, trade pkt., 20c; Y& oz., 50c; oz., $4. Calceolaria Hybrida grandiflora, trade pkt., 50c. Cineraria Hybrida grandiflora, trade pkt., 50c. Primula Sinensis fembriata, separate colors and mixed, trade pkt., 50c. Seeds of hardy perennials. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Madison St.. Chicago. PANSY SEEDS. finest GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz. ; Yi oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz. ; Yi oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant Mixed, $3 per oz.; Yi oz., $1; trade- packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Holland grown seeds. Beets, mangels, sugar beets, cabbage, cauliflower, eeleriac. chicory, cornsalad, cress, endive, kale, kohl- rabi, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, spinach, turnip, rutabaga. Sluis Brothers, Enkhuize n, Holland . CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette 111. Seeds, growers of asparagus, broad beans, beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, car- rot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, dandelion, leek, lettuce, mangel, onion, parsley, parsnip, radish, Swiss chard, turnip, swedes. Dealers in grass and clover seeds. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres-Ie-Chatel, France. PANSY SEEDS', FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD medal strain, $5 per oz. ; Yi oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz.; Yi oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common giant mixed, $3 per oz.; Yi oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, winter flowering sweet peas, Spencer types. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers, Fra nce. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fr emont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelons, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas. Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, S'weet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley. Neb. Seeds, Specialists: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedr icktown. N. J. Seeds, cauliflower, cabbages, rutabagas, man- gels, pansies, asters, cyclamen, stocks, etc. L, Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, Denmark. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. If You Da Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 400 The American Florist. Sept. 4, SEEDS. Benary's seeds for florists. Send for list. -iabling-Ebright Seed Co.. 89 Pike St., Seattle, Wash. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Conn- Seeds, -wholesale field and garden seeds. T. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, p. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Pansy seed, §4 per oz. ham. Delaware, O. Jos. H. Cunning- SMILAX. Smilax, 2%-inch pots, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1,000; 3-incb, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poe hlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. SMILAX PLANTS', 2-inch pots, $2 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax, 2V.-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Was h ington , N. J. Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. ___ SMILAX, strong 2-ineb, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS, 2M-ineh Nelrose and Dreer's Giant mixed, $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRV1EW GREENHOUSES, Milton, Penna. SNAPDRAGONS, Ramburg Silver Pink and Giant White, 2%-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STEVIA. STBVIA, strong 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. , STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage. Hundred Dollar, MeKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, U. S'., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl. $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. POT GROWN and RUNNER, ready for planting now. Earliest, latest, largest, most productive varieties. RASPBERRY and BLACK- BERRY PLANTS and PRUIT TREES. Cata- logue free. Wholesale price list sent to flor- ists. Agents wanted. HARRY G. SQUIRES, Remsenburg, N. Y. - PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato, lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by express, 75c per 500; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,000; 100,000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinea rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VINES, 4-inch, strong, $12.50 per 100; 3-inch. $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCA VARIEGATA, 8-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter. Monticello. Iowa. Vinca Var., field plants, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningbam. Delaware, O. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2% -inch, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Violets, Queen Louise, field-grown, $4.50 per 100. August Wegner, 000 Silver Lake St., Oconomowoc, Wis. Send lor a SAMPLE of our Continuous Ring Carnation Supports Suit Every Bench. THE CARNATION SUPPORT CO. CONNERSVILLE, IND. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. MISCELLANEOUS. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu- lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. . Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vaporiz- ing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land^ Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., room 5. Chicago. III. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by Clay & SON, Stratford, London. England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway New York. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Pa per Box Co.. 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Smith's Revised Chrysanthemum Manual, 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WERE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneap- olis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., becanse both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Point li patented. No others like ^ It. Order from your dealej,/ or direct from us. 1000. 75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREER, I 714 Chestnut Street^ Philadelphia. C%jy'
    iK$W$=- Our thorough knowledge of the finer points in greenhouse construction enables us to save that much on the cost of our output— and we are giving you the benefit of this saving. We have alwaysgiven 100 cents value for every dollar — sometimes more. As we have never yet had any com- plaints, we lose nothing by guaranteeing our ma- terial against defects. Willens Personal Service Every bit of the work is personally di- rected by one of the Willens'. If we do the erecting, one of the Willens' personally su- pervises the work. Careful attention is paid to the minutest details, each of which is conducive to longer life and better green- house service. If you have never tried us or are dissatisfied in your past dealings with others, begin now to benefit by our service and material. Write us today. What They Say : Willens Construction Co., Chicago, 111. Gentlemen: The greenhouses you built for me last summer and with which I am so well pleased, received several severe tests within the last few days. During one cold spell of 30 de- grees below, I easily maintain- ed the desired temperature in the greenhouses. I am well pleased with the materia] and also your pleasant business methods and am con- vinced that I have the finest greenhouses in Nebraska. Yours very truly, L. Buckendorf, Norfolk, Neb. Willens Construction Co. i=] 1529 S. Spaulding Avenue Chicago, Illinois <=\ - Putting One Over. The local advertising- solicitor of a Hannibal, Mo., paper called upon an enterprising florist of that town, fully confident that he would receive a half page ad from the florist to be placed in a special edition. The florist could not see the why and wherefore of such an investment, and asked the ad-man to bring out its strong points. The fellow did his best and during the course of his talk an upward movement of his arm was the sign of attraction to a hanging basket which gave him a se- vere jolt on the head. This particu- lar florist grows vegetables as well as flowers and it so happened that he had an abnormal cucumber on exhibition in his window display, the cucumber being 21 inches long and weighing five and three-fourths pounds. A smaller, but mis-shaped cucumber lying on the counter offered food for the newspaper man's talk. "Now", said he, "why do you not place that smaller cucumber in the window? It is because you know it will not attract attention as the large one does." Instantly the florist replied, "No, that little one will do the trick just as readily." The ad- man, having lived in the state all his life, had to be shown and the next day the little cucumber was in the win- dow with the following piece of home talent : This is the cucumber With the crumpled horn, That grew in the glass house In the early morn. It will bring woe To the newspaper man Who said I could not attract As much attention as the big one can. Business was better — but not for the newspaper man. J. P. Jr. Canadian, Tex. — A committee has been selected to view sites and make recommendations for the purchase of a city park. Dayton, O. — A new store will be opened early in September at Fifth and Main streets by B. E. Schaffer of the Advance Floral Co. Minneapolis, Minn; — The Garden Flower Association of Lake Minneton- ka will hold its annual flower show on Excelsior commons August 27-2S. West Bend, Wis. — Mrs. Fred Rest- ing, for several years past in charge of the greenhouses of the West Bend Floral Co., has opened a flower shop in the Regner block. More Kroeschell Boilers and Generators used for greenhouse heating than any other make '■:.;-'■.■: .V ;;; - ; -''Sencl for .catalogue ;■';.':':■ :V ; .;:v.-/. ;; :;.;.v/..-\ ; The Net Returns From Your Greenhouses Is What Counts You want to watch the initial cost, the grade and the workman- ship of the material, the construction and convenience of the houses, to attain the best results. Write us for sketches and estimates. We can be of service to you. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material. Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less Quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are giving you facts. ILLINOIS PIPE a MFG. CO. 2 J 13 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILI. 402 The American Florist. Sept. _/, LIQUID = tlflNURES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing '9 J 5- The American Florist. 403 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging. Embossed. Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pais, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hoar's notice. Price per crate: 2000 lH-in.. crate $6.00 456 4H-in. crate, $5.24 19002 4.88 320 5 4.51 U00 2H " 5.25 210 5K 378 1530 2H " 6.00 144 6 3.16 H00 3 5.00 120 7 4.20 KM 34 5.80 60 8 3.00 900 4 4.50 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, TBwtoEl? August Rolker a Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Omr Specialty: Lone Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price. $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. n. kbamer & SON. Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Full size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCIN NATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAOB** ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES si RED POTS that Ton will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All eoods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St, Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. steWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries ■m EiliS W- make flower pots that grow the j i I | best plants and bring the best LS^rlS trade. Also the latest creations j^^^™*^* in glazed ware for every use. #No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. ■ THE HAEGER POTTERIES ylll Main Street, Dundee, nL Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing' special designs for florists. Gorham 6c Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style, Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft. without seam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST ?i-inch per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " 14Hc 2 Reels, 1000 ft.. " 14 c H-inch " 13 c Reels, 500 ft., " 12Hc Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for priceB. 2614-2622 Hemdon St, CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F. KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO The Clipper £*«• « that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season the Clipperwiil drive themall out. Vour dealer should have them— if he has not, drop as a line, and we wiil send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, m. 404 The American Florist. Sept. 4., Index to Advertisers Aabline-Ebrigrht Seed Co 390 Advance Co The.... Ill Alpha Floral Co 383 American Spawn Co. 394 AmlintE C Co 377 Anderson S A 383 Ansrermueller G H..379 AphineMfeCo 402 Archias Floral Co. ..386 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 382 Aschmann Godfrey. .395 Badtfley, Riedel & Meyer 381 Barnard WW Co... 389 Bassett&Washburn . 372 Baumer AugrR.' 383 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 382 Beeerow's 384 BereerBros 378 RernineH G 379 Black J M 382 Blackistone Z D... 385 Bodirer J &Sons Co. 391 BolandJ B Co 383 BolgianoJ& Sons.... 389 Bragg Ross 383 Bramley & Son 386 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 388 Breitmeyer's J Sons. .384 BrunsHN 389 B runnings 390 Bryan AlonzoJ 396 Bnchbinder Bros 400 BnckbeeH W 386 Budlong] A 376 Burpee W A & Co. 9 Caldwell the Woods man Co 382 California Florists. ..386 Camp Conduit Co . . . 402 Carnation Support Co 400 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 376 Chicago House Wrecking Co Ill Clark E B Seed Co.. 391 Clarke's Sons D 385 Clay &Son 402 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 385 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 403 Conard & Jones Co.. 393 Cooke Geo H 383 Cowee W J 400 Coy H C Seed Co.... 389 Craig RobtCo 395 Cunningham Jos H..391 DardsChas 384 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 393 Delgado Francisco.. 393 Denton Floral Co... 386 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 403 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co .395 Dreer HA. ...369 400 403 Duerr Chas A 386 Duluth Floral Co. ...386 Dunlop JohnH 385 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box . . 404 Elastic-Lyke Co. ...Ill EmmansGeo M 395 Erne& Klingel 377 Evans Co The J A. ..404 Eyres H G 385 Farmers 1 & Florists' Fertilizer Co 402 Fish Henry Seed Co. 389 Florists' Hail Assn.. 404 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 381 Ford William P 380 Franzen F O 395 FrauenfelderC ?83 Freeman Mrs J B....386 Frey CH 386 Frey & Frey 385 Friedman 383 Froment H E 381 Furrow & Co 386 Galvin Thos F .. ..385 Garland Mfg Co 402 Gasser JM Co 385 Giblin& Co 400 Godineau R& M....391 Gorham & Limpus. .403 Graham A & Son 383 Grand Rapids Floral Co 386 Grasselli Chemical Co 403 GudeBros 384 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 381 Haeger Potteries The 403 Hardesty & Co 383 Harley Pottery Co. ..403 Hart George B 381 Haven Seed Co The.39J Heacock Jos Co II Heinl John G& Son. 386 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis... 386 Herr Albert M 387 Herrmann A 400 Hess &Swoboda.... 384 Hews A H &Co 403 Hilfinger Bros 403 Hill D Nurs Co 393 Hoerber Bros 377 Hollywood Gardens. 385 Holm & Olson 384 Holton & Hnnkel Co 379 Home Cor School 394 Horticultural Ptg Co The 391 Hurff EdgarF 390 Ickes-BraunMillCo.401 Igoe Bros 404 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co401 Isbell S M & Co. ...389 J ackson & Perkins. . . 395 Jennings E B 395 Johnston & Co TJ...383 Jones Percy 373 Joy Floral Co 386 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 403 Keller Sons J B 386 Kelway&Son 390 Kennicott Bros Co. 377 Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 402 KerrR C Floral Co. 386 Kervah Co The 381 Kessler Wm 381 King Construct Co. .404 Kohr A F 403 Kramer IN & Son. ..403 Kroeschell Bros Co. .401 Kruchten John 375 Kuehn C A 379 Kuhl Geo A 387 Kyle &Foerster 377 LaCrosse Floral Co. .384 Landreth Seed Co.. 391 LangFlo&Nur Co.. 386 Lange A 383 Leborius JJ 385 Leedle Floral Co 395 Leroys Nursery Co Louis 393 Lockland Lum Co. ..Ill Loechner & Co Inc. .389 London Flower Shp.385 Louis Freres & Co Simon 389 LovettJT 393 McCallum Co 378 McConnell Alex 383 McHutchison&Co...391 M cNeff-Swenson Co 382 Matthews the Flo'st.383 MatthewsonJE 384 May & Co LL 384 Meconi Paul 381 Memphis Flo Shop.. 386 Metairie Ridge Nurs .383 Mette Henry 394 Miller &Musser 377 Moninger J C Co. ...400 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 380 Moore, Hentz & Nash 380 Morehead Mfg Co... .Ill Murray Samuel 384 Myers Florist 386 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 404 Newell A 385 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. NY Cut Flower Ex.. 381 Nicotine Mfg Co 402 Niessen Leo Co 378 Northwestern Wire Works 404 Ostertag Bros 385 Palmer W J & Son . . 384 Park Floral Co..:... 384 Peacock Dahlia Farms 387 PedrickGR&Son..390 Peterson Nursery. ..392 Peters & Reed Poty .403 Phillips Bros 386 PierceFOCo Ill Pierson FR Co I Pierson AN (Inc)... 395 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 388 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .386 Pillsbury I L 404 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 378 PlathH 395 Podesta&Baldocchi .385 Poehlmann Bros Cn 368 371 Pollworth CC Co... 379 Portland Flo Shop.. 386 Pulverized Manure Co 402 Pyfer A T & Co 375 Raedlein Basket Co. 376 Randall A L Co 377 Randolph & Mc- Clements 383 Rawlings Elmer 395 Ready Reference 397 Reed & Keller 404 Regan Ptg House 403 Reid Edw 378 Reinberg Geo 377 Relnberg Peter.. 373 396 Retail Florists Co The 377 Reuter&Son SJ....383 Rice Bros 379 Robinson J C Seed Co 391 RockWmLFlwr Co 386 Rohnert Waldo 389 Routzahn Seed Co ..389 Royal Nurseries 393 RuschG&Co 379 Rye George 386 St. Louis Seed Co... 389 Schiller, tbe Florist. .386 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 404 SchlingMax 384 SchwakeChas& Co. 380 SeftonMfgCo 382 Sharp Partridge & Co 404 Sheridan Walter F. .381 Siebrecht George C. 381 Simmons & Son 386 Situation & Wants. ..367 SkidelskySS&Co.... I Sluis Bros. 389 Small J H & Sons.. ..383 Smith AW &Co.... 385 SmithED&Co 396 Smith & Fetters Co.. 383 Smith & Hemenway.40O Smith Henry 386 Smith Wm C Flo Co 379 Smith W&T Co... I Storrs & Harrison... 393 Stuart Low Co 393 StumppGEM 385 Superior Machine & Boiler Wrks.... I Syracuse Pot'ry Co. Thompson J D Carnation Co I ThorburnJ M& Co. 390 Tonner O A 373 TottyChasH 395 Traendly&Schenck.38t United Cut Flwr Co. 382 Vaughan AL&C0..375 Vaughan's Seed Store I 387 391 393 396 403 Vick'sSonsJ 390 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I Wabash RR.... 371 374 WaiteFW 404 WalkerFCo 383 WallaceFD IV Wegner August 395 Weiland M 385 Weiland & Risch... .377 Welch Patrick 378 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 389 Whilldin Pottery Co. 403 Whitted Floral Co.. .383 Wietor Bros 374 377 WildGilbertH 3 WillensConsCo....401 WittboldGCo 3 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .386 Wood Bros 396 Yokohama Nurs Co. 389 Young A L&C0....381 YoungJohn&Co 380 Young & Nugent.... 383 Zech & Mann 377 Ziska Jos 377 Zvolanek Anton C...390 Model Extension Carnafion Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation groweis as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— w rite for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IC0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures ' 'the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO, I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. I •<- __ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ S > • 1\0 not let the acconnts owing yon re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : NEW YORK No lossityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE * "Oil, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pilsbury Carnation 'Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for SI. 00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg. ni. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1,00 for 3000 Postpaid Sample Free F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change if Name -OF- Quaker City Machine Co. — TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS 60. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of Tbe Florists' Hail Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For fall particulars address River, N. J. % l*>j?§attjj«ra8 Mm f^ J >tim JOHN G. ESLER, Northwestern Wire Works lOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manutactnrers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, America is "the Prow of the IIbssbIi thsrB may be mora comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 11, 1915. No. 1423 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 19)5, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI. 00 a year; Canada, £2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie. San Francisco, Calif., President; Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- Dor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingharo, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretarv-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibitionat Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. Parisian Flower Markets in War Times. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. The Industry Makes Good Showing. Primarily flowers, even cut flowers, are much more than funeral souvenirs. Some day the real popularization of flowers will come in the United States, the "vulgarization," the French call it, but prices will have to come down, and flowers will have to be much more readily obtainable than now, where the chief adjunts of an American florist's shop are marble floors and tables, plate glass mirrors and high prices. In Paris, there has ever been very few flower shops of this variety; indeed, the chief sales are made on the Seine- side quays, the steps of the Madeleine, alongside the Conciergerie, or in the sidewalk markets of the big boule- vards. Often the flowers are carried home with the vegetables by the pur- chasers from the big weekly, middle- of-the-street markets of the quartiers. The above mentioned are some of the things which have tended to make flowers for the Paris populace, bon marche (cheap), and therefore abund- ant and everywhere to be found. The boulevardier has no more difficulty get- ting ready at hand his boutonniere gardenia than has the midenette her corsage bouquet of muguet or of vio- lets. When war's fell blow first swept over Europe, the bulb crop of southern France had just been marketed, and those not sold, replanted for the coming campaign when, as fleurs coupees, the ample tiges of White Roman hyacinths and Paper White and Grandiflora narcissi ultimately expected to find their ways to the flower markets of Paris, London, Berlin, Petrograd and Brussels. How few were ever cut is recalled by the fact that from one little side-track railway in the Department of the Var in southern France, from whence in normal times a quarter of a million postal packages of cut flowers were sent during the winter campaign, there were forwarded but a bare six thou- sand. It was more than defeat; jjrac- tically it was disaster, take it as a whole. Only those growers and ship- pers with well laid business foundations were able to turff even a moderate profit. The rest totaled up their bal- ances on the wrong side of the ledger. Without discussing the whys and wherefores of warfare, its effect on trade in general, or on cut flowers in particular, it was the outbreak of the war in Europe a year and a quarter ago that brought the Paris flower trade in one short fortnight to the lowest ebb it had known since it began in the days when Alphonse Karr, the author — gardener, first sought to pop- ularize the flowering blooms of the Midi of France on the streets of Paris, and thus founded that great and grow- ing richesse, which was second only to the hotel industry of the French Riviera. By September, things had brightened up considerably and good business, if not big business, came to rule. The trade by no means blighted it- self out of existence and has, in fact, become more vigorous today than many allied industries, except pos- sibly that of artificial mortuary wreaths of which the French have — by some inexplicable expression of bad taste directly contrary to all other traditions — ever preferred to natural flowers as a funeral symbol. This, however, is only a sidelight, but the glass-bead flower (?) wreaths and bronze palms and bay-leaves industry has taken a bound toward prosperity which they have never hitherto known. If anyone had, at the beginning of the war, predicted that fresh flowers would have been continuously avail- able in the Paris markets, he would have been classed as a too optimistic optimist. What with cheap prices, and they have been cheaper than ever, a universal taste for flowers by all classes of society, a great demand as hospital gifts for the wounded, and for what funeral uses may have been made of them, there has been a very notable volume of business accruing as a re- sult — the silver lining to the cloud. In spite of all the worries and sorrows, flowers, of all modern luxuries, if they be not actually necessities when re- garded from a phsychological point 406 The American Florist. Sept. II, of view, have been most in demand in these days of war in la ville lumiere. At the beginning-, because of the uni- versal upset state of labor and trans- port and the excitement of the first days of mobilization, the Paris market was bereft of a single bloom. As. con- ditions improved a few auctions were held in the Carre des Fleurs in the Halles Centrales — supplies whose stand- ing orders had not been countermanded during the first excitement. Fortunate- ly this led for the most part to a re- arranging of supply in comport with the demand, with the result that more or less regular orders were booked by most of the former growers who sup- plied Paris markets regularly. Large- ly the available stocks came from sub- urban Paris growers, who were pro- ducing sometimes in the open and sometimes under glass. Orders filled by Riviera growers were at this time fewer, but still they got a share, and with improving railway facilities and the re-establishment of the parcel post, which had been suppressed during the first days of war, bxisiness regularly increased. The energetic president of the National Horticultural Society of France, Monsieur Vigier, who is also a government official, was able to in- duce the P. L. M. railway— though it had perforce been obliged to suppress its famous "Cut Flower Express" of recent years — to make a heroic effort to expedite all perishable flower ship- ments from Mediterranean France, with the result that the "arrivages" on the Paris markets came through with almost an ante-war regularity and rapidity. Today the fast ex- presses between Paris and the Riviera take only an appreciable hour longer than formerly, at a speed, let it not be that any arrogant American will deny, that is a very near approach to the "twenty hour trains" from New York to Chicago. And this is war-time France, with one-seventh of its area and over 50 per cent of its cotton, woolen and metal industries in the hands of the enemy. Cheerful opti- mists, the French! The wholesale flower distribution on the Paris markets today, as almost continuously since the beginning of hostilities, may be claimed to have ex- ceeded expectations. That's encourag- ing, and since everything is relative, the flower dealers of Paris have far less complaint of bad business than the green grocer on the corner who, often, has not potatoes to sell, or the epicier down the street who may have no salt to sell at any price. For a fact, these are but momentary defailances, but salt and sugar and potatoes do seem to have slipped up once and again, and prices have accordingly gone soar- ing, something like five cents a pound for the former, 20 cents, or more, for the second and for potatoes anything you can be made to pay, as also coal, , which latter cost during the last days of winter something like $24 a ton for something which resembled the genuine black diamond of tradition very little. The artificial heating of glass houses by this last standard becomes the really great problem of the suburban Paris flower grower for the season to come. If a fair quantity of flowers, pot plants and cut flowers as well, have been sold, it is well to remark that fleurs de choix, the most lavish, lux- urious and high-priced varieties, have met with an enormous lowering of prices, due largely to the suppression of social functions in the grand monde, dinners, dances, soupers, receptions and the like. The fashionable restaurants went in for something cheaper, too, or none at all. There was no reforward- ing of French flowers to foreign coun- tries, as there had been formerly, to Russia, the Scandinavian countries, to Germany, to Belgium or to London. Otherwise it appears that the ordinary varieties met with as satisfying a sale as could have been expected, more so even. There was a falling off in the quality of much of the stock, caused chiefly by inexpert handling on the railways and delays en route, stocks often arriving on the market as they were more or less approaching the end of their lease of life. Accordingly once and again they were sold at derisory figures, but at that there was busi- ness doing all along the line., and all of the time. From the above slight resume alone it would seem that, to the French tem- perament at any rate, flowers are a necessity, therefore the trade therein is one that not even war can kill, though it may curtail. The exceptional period through which Paris has passed, tends to prove that no matter under what conditions, the Parisian public will have its cut flowers — "flowers being the complement of existance, as in- despensible in sorrow as in joy." The sentiment is manifestly French and the writer makes no claim to origin- ality. Actually they are the words of the president of the syndicate des MarcBands des Fleurs en Gross de Paris. -It is a good text for any one whoHs looking for a slogan to spread broadcast as an advertising feature of his business in America. It might well be traced in letters of gold in the marble halls of the florist palaces. It is only a question of who takes the idea first to perhaps become a leader in his line. It is not too much to prognosticate, that when this devastat- ing war meets its end, the French flower traffic will become more vigor- ous than ever before. This is as it should be. The following is extracted from a B=-i^ii: liii! MNiuj'j.-i^.v.if.iM.Miiiiii i i!:!:.:,,:;/!!!! i :i ! "■;.; ::---;:j, :!!!i:':;--; ■..::..iii; !'i'!:j!':rNinQia TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Win. C. Gloeckner, Albany, N. Y., writes: "The Above Illustration Shows the Most Talked of Window in This City. In This Connection 1 Might Say That the Entire Window Only Cost Me $1.65 and I Hooked on an Average Three Telegraph Orders Per Day While the Display Continued. 1 ' '9 l 5> The American Florist. 407 AMUNDSON'S FLOWER STORE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. recent price courant of cut flowers in the open market of Ollioules in south- ern France, one of the chief sources of supply for Paris through the most strenuous period of war-time. It shows that the fluctuation in average prices, above or below those of normal times, ■was very little. From three cents to 20 cents a dozen, with an average of from eight to 12 cents, was the quotation on carnations. Ranunculus oscillated between three and 18 cents a dozen. The narcissus for a long time held its own at from 40 cents to a dollar a hundred and, for a period, extraordinarily went up to six dollars, falling again to four dollars and finally to 60 cents. The season was by no means brilliant judged by standards which had gone before, but was so far superior to that of many of the northern markets that what results accrued were gratefully appreciated, the profits pocketed and plans made for the future with a steadfastness of purpose which is seem- ingly only an attribute of the culti- vation of the soil, whether the crop be carrots or carnations. F. M., St. Paul, Minn. — The Ramaley Floral Co. is now located in its new store, 13 West Ninth street. Pasadena, Calif. — The Pasadena Horticultural Society will hold its eighth annual flower show October 28- 30. Schedules can be had from the secretary, Geo. H. Kennedy, 497 Brad- ford street. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt. Philadelphia. Pa. Plant Stock for the Store. With the advent of September come dreams of business — after the long rest of summer, it is hoped that a gradual demand will develop that will con- tinue to grow and expand until finally, in November, the normal winter busi- ness will set in, which, as a rule, is continous the season through. To give the store a dressy appear- ance, to encourage this budding trade, there is nothing like an assortment of ferns in the various sizes. Scottii is one of the best in sizes, and up to eight- inch pots. Teddy Jr. is a good sec- ond; a few of the tassel leafed varie- ties like Elegantissima Improved, To- deaoides and Schlozellii are necessary, while the good old Boston and Harrisii are best in larger sizes. It is not nec- essary to have many of a size; better a few and keep the stock constantly replenished and fresh as they sell. If in a neighborhood where there is con- tinuous traffic, it is a good plan to start the season with a special sale of ferns. Blocks of Scottii can be bought at low figures from growers who are anxious to make room. A quantity, of say, 100 plants, well displayed, marked to a low figure, but which, if bought right, will give a reasonable profit, generally move off quickly and prove a good opener for the season. In addition there should be a few kentias in various sizes. With their luxuriant, dark green foliage, so vigor- ous looking at this season, they are hard to resist when one needs some- thing to take the place of last winter's favorite, which is now so dilapidated. Dracaena fragrans, with their luxuriant corn-like foliage are good stock, as are terminalis with their bright centers. One should never be without aspidis- tras, but not the "skinny" kind so often seen. A scant six to eight leaved plant will stand around and get dusty, while two or three of such specimens together in one pot, with their leaves polished up, will present a finished ap- pearance and are much more likely to find a customer. There are a few novelties that give tone and add variety. One of the best and most moderate in price is the bird's nest fern. This is being done nicely by a number of growers and it does well in the house if given reasonable care and is distinctly different from all other ferns. Pheonix Roebelenii is rapidly becoming more popular, its beautiful fountain-like form, together with its sturdy and vigorous growth in spite of neglect, makes it a very de- sirable plant for the house. Every store should have a plant or two of the cibotium. This beautiful fern is distinctly in a class of its own, next to the kentia or areca. It is the most valuable decorative plant that has ever been introduced and it will succeed in the ordinary dwelling as well as the Boston, and is especially fitted for an elevated position. 108 The American Florist. Sept. n. It is time now to present an assort- ment of fresh table ferns as the fern- eries will be coming in for their first filling, they being about the first thing to receive attention when the family returns. It is important that this com- mission should have most careful at- tention as it may control much future business. In displaying the plants for sale, get together the jardinieres and pedestals that are perhaps down stairs or stored about in odd corners. Have them cleaned and polished up and they may be worked off, filled with the plants, when homes .are being refur- nished for the winter season. A table near the front, of ferneries, nicely filled, is attractive and in addition to sales made, suggest to the visitor that the empty one at home should be put in condition for use on the table, and the order is secured. At least once a week all store plants should be taken back and given a good hoseing; it freshens them up wonder- fully, washing off the dust and restor- ing the healthy lustre that adds so much to their appearance. K Cost Accounts for Florists. Abstract of a paper by A. L. C. O'Brien, Toronto, Ont., read at the eighteenth annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural As- sociation, London, Ont., August 3-5, 1915. The system of accounts known as cost accounts is of comparatively re- cent origin. Cost accounts are a natural development of the immense improvements in general producing methods. The great increase in in- tesity of competition has brought the producer into touch with different con- ditions than formerly existed. Larger markets have been made available for all. This has brought greater compe- tition into the home market of prac- tically each and every producer. Thus it has become necessary for him to know at all times the exact circum- stances under which his business is conducted. If he is to succeed he must be preparded to meet the vary- ing conditions affecting his own trade. He must be always alert to keep con- stantly in mind the necessity for im- proving the quality of his product, the volume of his productions and 'of de- creasing his costs. A study of the matter will make it apparent to any- one that a standard system of deter- mining the actual cost of the product will have a considerable influence on each of these three essential points. The prime objects of cost accounting and of establishment organization (which are closely interwoven) are, 1. To ascertain whether or not a business undertaking is profitable. 2. To secure the highest attainable efficiency in each department. 3. To kriow exactly the producing cost of each article sold. 4. To provide a means of determin- ing the basis upon which it is advan- tageous to sell. No two establishments will be found exactly similar in their organization of business methods. Thus it is de- sirable that careful study of existing conditions shall precede the introduc- tion of a syste— of accounts for any business already established. It is not practical to lay down a system which will be adaptable to all estab- lishments even in the same class of business. Nevertheless, a general plan may be made which can be arranged to suit the various necessities of indi- vidual concerns. When it is decided to establish a system the first step is to prepare a statement of the business showing the assets and liabilities. From this, the proper accounts will be arranged so as to show the investment of the proprietor, the value of the plant and equipment, buildings and such other in- vestments as pertain to the business. Then follow the accounts provided by the cost system to which subsequent entries are to be made. This is not so great an undertaking as may be supposed. The elements of cost in all producing enterprises are made up of three principle divisions, which are subdivided : (1) Material. (2) Labor. (3) In- direct Expense. The first two men- tioned are subdivided into (1) Direct; (2) Indirect, i. e., direct and indirect material and labor. Direct material is that element of material that enters into the product itself, and can be charged to that article. . Indirect material consists of such material as supplies used in process, but which does not enter into the prod- uct itself. Labor. The subdivision of this item is similar to that of material. Indirect expense would consist of indirect labor, indirect material, light, heat, power, maintenance, insurance, taxes, inter- est, rent, depreciation, and in short any expense that does noi enter into the product itself. These are in turn divisable into two general classes, one of which may be apportioned to cer- tain products, because they are in- curred in a particular place for the benefit of a certain thing or class of things. The other class consists of such expenses as are incurred for the benefit of the entire establishment and must be distributed over all depart- ments on an equitable basis. The cost of direct material is a matter of market price at the time of purchase and is easily obtainable. Direct labor is not difficult to calcu- late, especially if piece work system is used. I shall deal with these items later when speaking of the records I would suggest. The dealing with indirect expense is a different matter. It requires care- ful consideration when arranging the records. This item might run any where from 50% to 250% or more of direct labor according to conditions. Too great care cannot therefore be given in the determination and distri- bution of this division of "cost." Amid the pressure of business many men, while recognizing the necessity of having suitable records, are not care- ful to see that the cost system is com- pletely carried through, i. e., that all quantities and amounts, etc., for which a cost system provides are duly en- tered, totaled and agreed as between one record and another. Thus, through laxity, the advantages provided by a system are nullified. My observations of the business of the florist .lead me to suggest that it is advisable first to divide the estab- lishment into various departments. Assign to greenhouses producing cer- AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION, NEWPORT, R. I. Prize Display of Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. • f9'5- The American Florist. 409 SWIMMING POOL IN NEW MINNEAPOLIS ATHLETIC CLUB. Decorations by L S. Donaldson Co tain articles an account to which is to be charged all sums expended there- -on. For instance, the accounts could be named "House No. 1" and so on. I do not recommend that an attempt •be made to ascertain the costs on products of each bench, until such time as it might be found advisable to ■extend the system to more minute -detail. A cost system is not only useful as ■a means of obtaining the cost of pro- -duction, it goes much further, as it furnishes the necessary data incident to reducing costs either by eliminating certain unnecessary expenses, or in- creasing the production of such articles where insufficiency is shown. It con- stitutes the basis for inaugurating the more modern methods in equipment required to increase capacity in cer- tain places where a balancing factor is necessary between various depart- ments or commodities. Thus it pre- vents a great deal of lost time which as one of the principal losses in any business. It places you in a position to plan the policy of your business in -definite form. The value of the sys- tematization of any business is meas- ured by the difference between what is done and what can be done, and, the commercial success of your business depends upon the answer you can give to the question : — "Do you know positively at what -figure your profit ends, and your losses begin, on each of your products?" Houghton, Mich. — Flower gardens Jiave sprung up everywhere in this city as a result of the diligent appli- cation of children, who vie with each other in an effort to produce the most attractive flowers. Superioe, Wis. — The beautifying league of South Superior held its first flower show September 8-9. Eighty awards were offered and thousands of garden flowers grown by residents of the community were on exhibition. Bride's Bouquet. By S. Kramer, Passaic, N. J. Gladiolus Growing: for Pleasure. A paper by P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. T., written for the Bulletin of tie American Gladiolus Society. The gladiolus is easily the most popular outdoor flower of today, as al- most every color taste may be grati- fied. The gladiolus will thrive ; and give results with but little care, and again the most remarkable results will reward any extra care or attention that is rendered. A season of bloom from July until cut down by hard frosts, may be enjoyed by successive plant- ings. Even early in June, flowers may be had, where the convenience of a greenhouse or hot bed is at hand. To start the corms that may be planted in the open after danger of frosts is over, a convenient method and one within the reach of all, is to use the ordinary square quart size berry basket. From one to three corms may be planted, ac- cording to size, barely covering them and having the baskets about level full of earth. Ordinary garden soil with the admixture of a little sifted coal ashes makes a good compost, friable and easily drained, to which the roots will cling when the basket is removed prior to planting out. This is easily accomplished by cutting the corners with a pruning shears, and sliding the entire "ball" out, which is then planted without disturbing the roots. Plant so as to have the top of the corms at least three inches below the surface. A depression may be left about each one, which will catch the rains and also allows the sun's rays to penetrate and warm up the soil. Cultivating will gradually level up the surface these deep planted gladioli re- quire. Very little support is required when the plant is large and bearing a heavy flower spoke. As a precaution- ary measure against the blue aphis or other insects that are sometimes found under the outer covering of the corms, I always soak them for a few minutes in a tobacco or nicotine solution, "Aphine" or any other good commer- cial product, using a solution slightly 410 The American Florist. Sept. II. stronger than that recommended for spraying. This also acts as a repel- lant to any insects that might be in the soil. The ideal fertilizer for any crop is well decomposed stable manure, but this is not always available. A "com- plete" manure such as used for pota- toes is an excellent substitute. Bone meal or pulverized sheep manure are also good. Alternate these with wood ashes fortnightly, cultivating after each application, and watering thoroughly when necessary. An occasional dress- ing of air-slaked lime is very beneficial in keeping the soil sweet. After the flowering spike is well defined, a light application of Scotch soot worked into the soil is a grand medium for intensi- fying the colors of the flowers, espe- cially the pink shades. The real beauty of the gladiolus is only realized in September or later, when the flowers have more substance, the colors are brighter, and the spikes finished with a greater number of open flowers at a time. The blue, heliotrope and lavender shades are especially fine in July and August, but the hot sun- shine and the pollenizing effects of in- sects cause the flowers to "go to sleep" almost as soon as they open. For a long season of bloom the fol- lowing method will be found convenient and practical : About April 1 take out all the gladioli from the winter quar- ters and divide each variety in as many parts as it is desired to have plantings. Take paper bags and mark the plant- ing dates on each; in the vicinity of New York July .1 is about the latest safe planting date. To insure getting all the blooms, and assure ripening of the corms, select all the largest and heaviest corms for the last planting; all bulblets and small corms are best planted at the first planting. Each set of bags, according to planting dates, are then placed in boxes, leaving the top of the bags open for circulation of air and to prevent heating. These boxes are then placed in a dry, cool cellar until the special dates for vari- ous plantings occur. A good vegetable cellar is an ideal place. Of the many methods tried, I have found this to be the very best, as I find but little shrink- age in the last lot planted. We plant double or zig-zag rows five inches apart and 24 inches between the rows. This allows convenience in cultivating and gathering the flowers. High culti- vation sometimes renders it necessary to afford some support. This we fur- nish by driving stout bamboo canes in a single line, four feet apart, stretch- ing jute twine down one side of the row and up the other side, turning a loop around each stake. This allows a free circulation of air, and supports the spike as long as necessary. P. W. Popp. Cowee Gladioli in Moving Pictures. There is no disputing the fact that the moving picture film has become an established institution, both as an edu- cator and entertainer, and no small part of the difficulties that beset the director of the scenario is the proper staging of the story amid scenes that will add to the interest by pleasing and appropriate surroundings, but it is doubtful if any stage setting has ever been more appropriate and at the same time possessing more natural beauty than when the Edison company of pho- to-players, through courtesy of Arthur Cowee, the famous gladiolus specialist of Berlin, N. Y., the scenario for a new film story, entitled "Gladiola," was taken amid thousands of spikes of bloom, gorgeous in coloring, at Mr. Cowee's gladiolus farm, near Berlin. The particular appropriateness of the setting at once becomes evident from the fact that the heroine of the story, Gladiola, spent her childhood on a gladioli farm of her parents, and many later events in the pastoral, as shown in the film, are brought out most naturally amid the fields of bloom, at the height of their glory when the picture was taken. Geo. W. Smith, Cleveland, O. And His Catch in Yellowstone River. THE CARNATION. Plant Requirements During September. We can safely class the month of September as being one of the most critical periods that the carnation plants will have to pass through. A greater part of the time during the first three weeks the days are usually intensely hot, followed by heavy dews and excessive moisture at night, and when we consider the fresh soil in the benches, together with these condi- tions, we must know that the plants will make a rapid luxuriant growth, easily susceptible to stem rot and other diseases, and it is the business of the grower in charge to attend closely to the many details in the care of the plants to encourage them to make a healthy, vigorous growth and keep free from disease. Cleanliness around the houses and about the plants is an im- portant factor for the plants' well- being, as well as an encouragement of an healthy growth. It is also a great pleasure to everyone connected with the establishment to have everything looking neat and clean. By this time, the plants planted the latter part of July or early in August will have good control of the soil and be growing rapidly. They do not need any coddling, but must be given care- ful attention to their wants as regards watering, airing and supporting. Next to the finishing up of the housing of the plants, I believe most growers feel a greater satisfaction when the job of ■ wiring and putting on the supports is complete than from any other work connected with carnation culture. This is especially true when the man in charge has other lines that demand his attention, and it is also best for the plants' welfare that they be supported before the branches get large enough to fall on the soil and become diseased from lack of air and excessive moist- ure. It pays to attend to this work without delay, so that before the plants are allowed to bloom they will be prop- erly supported. It is very important that during the next month the greatest care be given to the watering. Now that the roots are working freely through the beds, and fast getting control of the soil, so that it will stand liberal watering whenever dry, the grower has the con- ditions well ' in hand and can attend to the watering according to the con- ditions of soil and weather. Not all of the beds will dry out the same way, and it is therefore the best plan to ex- amine the soil every day and water ac- cording to its requirements; touch up the dry places one day, then, if con- ditions are such as to warrant it, give the whole of the bed a thorough water- ing the next, the main object to work for being to get the soil in a condi- tion that it will dry out evenly and take water freely. Let the watering and syringing be two different parts of the plants' care. Water the soil be- cause it is in need of it, and syringe the plants to keep them free from red spider. As the season advances it will be necessary to water more frequently and syringe less. We are now getting two or three days at a time when it is hot with lots of humidity, so that the only drying out is a few hours in the middle of the day. These are the days that we have to look out for, to guard against stem-rot, especially after an out-door season such as the plants have had this year, there hav- ing been altogether too much rain for them to have become well hardened. Attend to all the necessary watering early enough in the day for everything about the houses to dry up well before night. Another very important matter is not to allow heavy rains to beat down on the plants through open ven- tilators or broken glass. Any glazing that has to be done should be attend- ed to right away. . Do not leave it for a sudden cold spell to remind you that it is necessary to be done. It is a good plan to have everything tight, so that the first cold night the houses can be fumigated to clean out the insects be- fore the plants come into flower. An- other thing — be sure the roof is free from drip; if not go over it and run the rafters with liquid putty. There should not be any time lost in getting the heating apparatus in shape for the winter's work, and to be in readi- ness for the first frost. Every grower is naturally anxious for his plants to commence to bloom, but do not be in too big a hurry — let the main object be at this time to build up the plant; get every shoot you possibly can. Plants carrying 10 and 12 shoots can be allowed to produce a few flowers, but a plant with only four or five growths should not be allowed to bloom, yet. Do not expect long stem flowers for a while yet, and remember that the growths at the bottom of the short stems are of greater value than *9'5> The American Florist. 411 a few inches more stem. Do not rub them off to get the longer stem; better to be satisfied with short stem flowers, allowing the shoots to remain to pro- duce the long stem flowers later in the season. Keep up the regular sprayings with insecticide to check the thrips and other insects which quickly get the upper hand if not prevented. C W. Johnson. Gloxinias. The genus gloxinia was founded in 1785 upon a plant obtained from Bra- zil and named in honor of P. B. GIox- in, a botanist of Strassburg. In 1817 another plant from Brazil, closely re- lated, was named Gloxinia speciosa and it was from this species that our present horticultural varieties of glox- inia originated. Later it was found that this parent of our garden glox- inias was not a true gloxinia, botan- ically speaking, but belonged to an- other genus in the same family, namely, sinningia. The name glox- inia had become too well fixed among growers to be changed, however, and consequently there exists the peculiar condition of a plant bearing what is supposed to be its botanical name, but which in reality is only a common name derived from a botanical name, erroneously applied. In all probability these plants will continue to be known as gloxinias, but if one wishes to re- fer to them under the genus to which they belong, the name sinningia should be used. During the last ten years gloxinias have been wonderfully developed by various growers. Flowers now range from pure white, pink, and pale blue to deep red and purple. The newer French, spotted hybrids, though less robust in habit and with more delicate flowers, are a valuable addition to the older types. These are marked and spotted with colors varying from pink and mauve to dark blue, red, and even chocolate. Anyone with a warm greenhouse or even a hot bed at their disposal, by selecting good seed and following the hints given below should be able to produce a brilliant display of blooms within seven or eight months after sowing the seed. It is best to sow the seed in mid-winter in deep, well- drained pans filled with a mixture of rich soil and sand. The pans should be kept at a temperature of about 75° F., and may be covered with glass un- til the seedlings appear. Great care should be taken to turn the glass night and morning as gloxinias are especially liable to "damp off" in too moist an atmosphere. As soon as the first leaves develop, the plants should be pricked off into shallow pans or pots, and when the seedlings are es- tablished they may be removed from the hot bed into a fairly moist atmos- phere at 65-70° F. When large enough to handle easily, the seedlings must again be transplanted into a soil as fibrous and porous as possible, peat, sand and leaf mold making a good combination. Careful watering is most important at this stage. If pos- sible, the water should be slightly warmer than the air of the house and moreover should never be applied un- less really necessary. The atmosphere, however, should always be moist, and the leaves may be lightly sprayed night and morning. In the final potting — this time into six or eight-inch pots — a good mix- ture of equal parts of peat, leaf mold, clay, and sand should be used, and the soil ought not to be colder than the house atmosphere. The plants should be kept at a temperature of from 65 to 70° F., never less than 60°, and given all the light possible without ex- posure to the direct rays of the sun. Further feeding is not necessary during the first season. Plants started in January or February should bloom in July or August. When the flowers appear, a little weak manure water may be of benefit, but its use can easily be carried too far. It is some- times advisable during the blooming period to remove some of the center leaves which may otherwise cramp and smother the opening flowers. After flowering, water should be gradually withheld and as soon as the leaves have ripened, the plants should be stored at a temperature of about 15° F. Only enough water should be given to prevent the tubers from with- ering. In February the tubers should be cleaned and placed in small pots filled with the soil mixture referred to above. Until active root growth be- gins but little water should be given, and as soon as the pots are filled with roots, it is necessary to transfer the plants into six-inch pots. Plants from last year's tubers should bloom in about five months, and the same tuber may be grown for several years. To sum up : gloxinias require plenty of heat and moisture, protection from direct sunshine, a rich, open, light soil, and above all, unremitting and intelligent attention to watering and ventilation. To one who can give all these, the joy of growing them from seed to flower will be ample compen- sation for the time and labor expended. — Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin. on each of the homeward trips as well as on the outward trips. This will put an additional 16-knot American steam- er on the route, making three alto- gether, all of which are subject to the call of the government in time of war for use as auxiliary naval cruisers, as provided by the Ocean Mail Act of March 3, 1891. It also assures regular and expeditious service to the United States from Samoa, including our naval station there, service from which at present is via Sydney and thence to San Francisco, as the steamers do not now call at Pago Pago on the home- ward trips. The new arrangement will commence with the sailing from San Francisco, October 26, 1915. T HE RO SE. Preparing the Houses for Cold Weather. During the month of September, the grower should have his heating plant in readiness to push the steam or hot water heat around at almost a mo- ment's notice. At this date we are using two coils and a 2-inch main in each rose house from midnight until 7 a. m., in order to prevent mildew and loss of good foliage through the great change of temperature, between day and night. As the houses are running at about 90 degrees with full air on during the day, and the temperature for several days has dropped to from 48 degrees to 52 degrees at 4 a. m., a difference of 40 or more degrees, is rather too great for the good of the plants. Under these conditions a crack of air of several inches, and with steam enough on to bring the tempera- ture up to 65 degrees, the plants can be gradually hardened, until a normal CONVENTION VISITORS ON GOVERNMENT CUTTER IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY. Postal Changes. Postmaster General Burleson has concluded arrangements with the Oceanic Steamship Company whereby the steamers of that company plying between San Francisco and Sydney via Honolulu and Pago Pago, Samoa, will sail from San Francisco and Sydney once every three weeks instead of once every four weeks as heretofore, and will call at Pago Pago and Honolulu winter's night temperature is reached; otherwise, the sudden changes will cause a cheek, bringing on black spot, mildew and the loss of much foliage. Green fly, at this season, will soon get the upper hand if one does not take the precaution to close down the houses and fumigate. It is far safer to have the night man on duty from. now on, and he can attend to the fumigating and also the application of sulphur to 412 The American Florist. Sept. n, the pipes. A good time to fumigate is about 4 a. m., selecting a clear day so that the plants can be sprayed thoroughly following the fumigating. The spraying will put the finishing touches on a great many of the little pests that would eventually escape if . spraying immediately afterwards was not resorted to. One should keep the foliage affected with black spot picked off, and frequent dustings of air-slaked lime around the base of the plants, under the tables, and in the walks, will keep the atmosphere sweet and clean; it is not necessary to apply it heavily, just enough to cover the foliage low down, lightly. Apply only when the foliage is absolutely dry, and it can all be readily removed when syringing. Do not let the plants lie around the house; keep them tied in place and pinch back the growth ju- diciously, allowing just enough good stock to come on the strongest plants of the young stock to keep up with the demand, providing of course, this does not cut some of the late planted stocks back too hard. Early planted stock should now have roots quite near the surface of the soil, and especially stock that is being handled on raised benches, so to cultivate under these conditions would be injurious to the plants. A light top-dressing of some old, thoroughly rotted manure of any kind, scattered around, will keep the soil from baking and cracking; it will also make it possible to water evenly. In some cases it may be necessary to go over the benches or beds and firm the soil at the sides with the fingers to prevent the wasting of the water, but mainly to have the water go into the soil instead of running away at the sides. The carried over stock will now require a good mulch of cow ma- nure, but care should be taken in se- lecting manure that is not too green. A dusting of pure ground bone, fine enough to be soluble, should first be applied; about a good handful to two square feet of surface is a practical way to apply it, scattering it evenly over the soil. Then apply the manure, preferably in piles that can be washed down with the hose, or level as one desires, the main point being to get at the watering before the manure begins to dry; if once it dries very little plant food can be gotten from it. The airing should be handled care- fully from now on; it will not do to leave it on all day, but reduce it grad- ually, and open up gradually. Do not close down the houses tightly at night; carry air and steam as stated before whenever you can, on cold rainy days and particularly early in the morning, around and just before daylight. If the foliage should be found covered with condensation in the morning, look out, as several mornings in succession of this condition will do the plants more harm than can be estimated. So in order to save all around, put the night fireman on the job with proper instructions, and call it good business. E. New York Gardeners' Examination. Following are the questions asked at the last examination for gardener, a new test for which is now scheduled In the city service : Name at least three conditions which should be kept in mind in selecting a site for a tlower garden. If you had a piece of ground not un- der cultivation and you decided on making a garden out of it, state how much of the surface you would use for walks and paths. Describe how walks should be made. Explain the best way for caring for lawns and grass plots in spring, sum- mer and autumn. Name half a dozen flowering plants suitable for cultivation in circular plots on lawns, and state how each of these plants should be cared for dur- ing their growth. Show how important it is to have a steady supply of water for a garden, and explain the watering process in dry weather. Give examples showing the benefits of pruning, and describe how and when this work should be done in the case of small trees and shrubs. Name five garden tools, describe the work to be done by each, and state The Late Lawrence W. Kervan. See Obituary, Issue of Aug. 28. the proper manner of caring for these articles. Describe the precautions to be taken by gardeners in potting and trans- planting. Give examples with reasons. • Specify a few of the dangers to which plants and flowers are exposed by insects, and state the proper rem- edy to be applied in each case men- tioned. A tree about a year old is to be re- moved from one part of the garden to another. Describe the operation from beginning to end.— Evening Telegram, June 27. The Illinois State Florists' Association. One of the most successful meetings ever held by the executive board of the Illinois State Florists' Association, was the session at Peoria, August 31, 1915. The meeting was presided over by President C. W. Johnson, of Mor- gan Park, Chicago. Those in attendance in addition to the president were : Sec- retary J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville; Treasurer F. L. Washburn, Blooming- ton; Vice Presidents E. W. Guy, Belle- ville; A. C. Brown, Springfield; Andrew Peterson, Hoopeston; John Staack, Mo- line; Ex-president Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, and George "Washburn, Bloom- ington. It was decided to hold the next an- nual meeting at Moline, March 7-8, 1916, and the secretary was instructed to invite the Iowa State Florists to meet with the Illinois association. The president and secretary were instruct- ed to arrange the program. It was also decided that hereafter all mem- bers pay for their own banquet tickets, the cost of same being not to exceed .$1.50 per plate. It was also agreed that hereafter the judges be selected by the president before the meeting, and that all new varieties of any flower be judged by regulation scale of points. The secretary was instructed to draw up resolutions for publication to amend the constitution to the effect that all members who have paid a total of $10 in dues shall be entitled to a life membership certificate, the same to be presented at the next annual meeting for adoption. The visitors were royally entertained by Ex-president Chas. Loveridge and family. The meeting was held in the spacious directors' room of the Farm- er's Loan Association building, through the courtesy of Mr. Loveridge, who is vice-president of the institution, and their secretary, Fillmore Millard." J. F. Ammann, Sec'y. Liquids Mailable in Parcel Post. Under the restrictions governing such shipments in the domestic parcel post, liquids, oils, pastes, salves or other articles easily liquefiable may be sent on and after September 1 by in- ternational parcel post from the United States to the Bahamas, British Hon- duras, Costa Rica, Curacao, Danish West Indies, Jamaica, Newfoundland and Trinidad. Heretofore liquids have been admitted to our international par- cel post only between the United States and Austria, Brazil, Germany, Great Britain and Norway. The new agreements are subject to stringent packing requirements apply- ing in the domestic service and stated in Paragraph 4, Section 474, of the Postal Laws and Regulations as amended by the Postmaster General's Order No. 7884 of March 13, 1914. The prohibition directed against the mail- ing of poisons, explosives, etc., set forth in Section 472, and against drugs forbidden to commerce generally, con- tained in Section 480, Postal Laws and Regulations, are also contained in the new agreements. The Late Joseph H. Bechamps. Joseph H. Bechamps, for many years a grower of Astoria and Bayside, New York, died at his home in Flushing, City of New York, September 6. He was 76 years old to a day. Mr. Be- champs was born in New York of French descent, being a son of the late John G. Bechamps of the Yorkville section. Joseph H. Bechamps went in- to the florist business at an early age and had been a successful grower of carnations and other stock. He had been ill for some time and the range at Bayside has been conducted by his sons, Eugene and Edward. He was a civil war veteran and a comrade of George Heintzman Post, No. 50, G. A. R., of Flushing. He is survived by three sons, Joseph J., Eugene F., and Edward C, all of whom are florists, and three daughters, Eugenie C, Jose- phine M. and Mrs. Maria A. Dwyer. Mr. Bechamps was a good citizen and highly respected by many friends and business associates. A. F. F. Beacon, N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond, the well-known insecticide manufac- turer, has returned from the San Fran- cisco convention and speaks very fav- orably of the meeting, also the expo- sition and the Los Angeles school garden movement. '9*5- The American Florist. 413 OBITUARY. Edwin Lonsdale. ' American floriculture has lost one of its brightest lights in' the passing of Edwin Lonsdale, who died of can- cer, Wednesday, September 1, at the Naturopathic Institute, Los Angeles, Calif., where he had been for the past four months. From his youth up Mr. Lonsdale was always passionately fond of flowers. Born in England, Oc- tober 6, 1845, he was early apprenticed as a gardener, working on several large estates and Regent's park, London. Emigrating to America in 1S69 his first position was with Thos. Meehan, in Germantown, Pa. In 1S73 he want to San Francisco, Calif., where he spent two years with Miller & Seivers, and later with Levi Sanderson, in San Jose, Calif. Returning to Philadelphia in 1875 he purchased greenhouses in Thorpe's lane, Germantown. Mr. Lonsdale about this time visited England, where he married Miss Sarah Burton, sister of John Burton, return- ing immediately to his Philadelphia home, where he grew plants and cut flowers for the wholesale market, five years later forming a partnership with his brother-in-law, Mr. Burton. They purchased ground and erected green- houses on Milton Grove avenue, Wynd- moor, Chestnut Hill, and made a spe- cialty of forcing roses and other cut flowers for the Philadelphia market, being very successful. They were first in the market with the hybrid rose, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, and for several years did well with the flowers, and later supplied the trade with plants. Cosmos was another flower in which they were pioneers. This partnership was dissolved in 1887, Mr. Lonsdale erecting- houses on adjoining land, where he forced roses, principally American Beauty and hybrids, with which he was very successful. He also devoted himself to the culture of orchids, having a large stock of cat- tleyas and cypripediums. Cypripedium Sanderianum was found in a lot of im- ported C. Lawrenceanum, and was sold to Sander, of St. Albans, Eng., at a record price. He made a lot of crosses and raised a number of cypripedium seedlings. He was first to import the Crimson Rambler rose, a large plant in full flower on his lawn, the first to flower outside, making a great sensa- tion. He was very fond of carnations and raised a number of meritorious seedlings, amongst them Grace Battles, Brunette, Mrs. Cleveland, Jewell and Helen Keller, the latter a beautifully striped variety. Adiantum Farleyense was taken up, and although a puzzle to him for a time, he soon became famous for his splendid plants and fronds of this difficult plant. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was another favor- ite. He was first to import this plant, and was early successful in propagat- ing it. He soon had a stock that when in flower was pronounced the most beautiful pot plant ever offered to the public. A lighter shade of pink de- veloped with him; one that held its flowers. He named it the Lonsdale variety, and it soon became very popu- lar as a Christmas forcing plant. He also imported the first swainsona, which proved to be a most useful cut flower. Crotons attracted him, and several beautiful sorts were the result of hybridizing. These seedlings he sold to. Robert Craig, the varieties Edwin Lonsdale and Craigii being standards in their types. In 1894 Mr. Lonsdale sold his busi- ness and took charge of the green- houses and grounds at Girard college where under his care the beautiful bedding became a great feature of the outdoor work. In 1909 he resigned this position to become superintendent of the seed farms of W. Atlee Burpee & Co.,' at Lompoc, Calif. The farewell dinner given to Mr. Lonsdale by his friends in the craft at this time will ever be remembered by the large com- pany present. It was a heartfelt testi- monial to one they all loved as a brother, and carried their best wishes for his success in his new home. In his numerous activities Mr. Lonsdale found time to contribute to the columns of The American Florist many im- portant articles on matters pertaining to commercial floriculture. His descrip- tions of new varieties and cultural di- rections on carnations, roses, orchids, ferns, palms, begonias and other plants were especially valuable. He also was foremost in all matters looking to the advancement of the trade, being one of the charter members of the S. A. F., serving first as secretary of that body in 1887, and elected president in Atlan- tic City in 1894. He helped to organize the American Carnation Society in 1891 The Late Edwin Lonsdale. and was its first president, serving three years. In the permanent organ- ization of the Florists' club, Philadel- phia, October, 1886, he was elected secretary, serving in that capacity un- til October, 1887. He was one of the members who signed the charter in December, 188S, elected president in October, 1893, and served as presid- ing officer until 1S95, when he was elected secretary, serving until May, 1906. Mr. Lonsdale was never happier than when engaged in the social work of the club. He had a most lovable dis- position. Everyone who knew him was his friend. Sunshine accompanied him everywhere. His hearty laugh was most infectious. No social club gath- ering or dinner was complete without his singing that famous song. "That Brave Old Duke of York." in which all joined in the chorus with great gusto. The loss of his two daughters, Bertie and Jennie, by drowning in the surf while bathing at Ocean City, N. J., and the death of his remaining daugh- ter, Annie, two years later had a de- pressing influence from which he and Mrs. Lonsdale, who survives him, nev- er fully recovered. The remains were brought on to Philadelphia, the funeral being held September S from the residence of John Burton, Wyndmoor, Pa. There was a large attendance of the craft. The Florists' Club of Philadelphia sent a handsome floral tribute, and the room was filled with beautiful wreaths, sprays and clusters of the choicest flowers, many of them coming from friends in all sections of the country. The interment, which was private, was in Ivy Hill cemetery. K. It is sad news to learn of Edwin Lonsdale's death. Even though the dread event was looked for as some- thing near for some time past, yet the blow falls heavily on those who loved, admired and respected him. They were many, and comprised all who had the honor of his friendship, for to know him was to love him. The grim reaper rarely garners one whose loss will be felt more keenly than kindly, gentle,, generous, lovable, talented, manly Ed- win Lonsdale. Peace be to his ashes. His work in horticulture is well known and will, no doubt, be reviewed by those who were intimate with his achievements in that field. It is the man we will miss, the inspiration for better things which emanated from him. The whole souled spirit of him appealed to everyone who knew him, the genial companionship of him charmed them, the helpful attitude of him towards all won hearts and held them. It could indeed be said of him as of the noble Roman, "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, 'This was a man.' " Patrick O'Maka. All who knew him will always lov- ingly think of him, with his wealth of horticultural information, his enthusi- asm in gardening, his cheerful mag- netic presence, and the most whole- some, winning laugh it was ever my good fortune to hear. Robert Craig. Edwin Lonsdale was born in a small hamlet near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, but with his parents at an early age removed to Shenstone, near Litchfield, Staffordshire. After leav- ing school, he served some years in various Staffordshire gardens, includ- ing those of Manley Hall, and about 1865 moved to Hanover Lodge, Re- gent's park, London. Later he re- turned to Staffordshire, and was em- ployed there under the late Stephen Taplin, of Detroit, Mich., in the gar- dens of Enville Hall, where in a short time he gained a more thoroughly practical knowledge of the business- than in all the previous years he had devoted to it. When the national chrysanthemum society was organized at Buffalo, N. Y., Aug ist 22, 1889, under the name of American Chrysanthemum Society he was elected secretary, and served until the first annual meeting at Chicago November 11-15, 1902, meetings during the intervening years being held at the annual conventions of the S. A. F. George Walther. George Walther, a pioneer florist of Chicago, died at his home at 6436 Lowe avenue, Wednesday, September 1, following a paralytic stroke. He was 78 years of age and was born in Ger- many but came to this country at an early age. He built several green- houses in 1883 which he planted to vegetables but gradually drifted into the florist business, of which he had active charge until about two years ago, when his daughter, Louise, and son, George, Jr., assumed management. He was well and favorably known to the trade and by dint of hard work established a good paying retail trade and was active about the greenhouses until the past year when he took things a little easier. The funeral services were held from the home, Saturday, September 4, and the remains were laid to rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. He is survived by a wife and seven chil- dren, Anna A., Catherine D., Louise L. and George Jr., of Chicago; Ed J., Billings, Montana; Fred D., New York, and Ralph A., Lake Forest, III. 414 The American Florist. Sept. n. The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us chauge of address always lend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Parisian flower markets in war times 405 — The industry makes good showing 405 Telegraph delivery (illus.) 406 The retail trade 407 — Amundson's flower store (illus.) 407 — Plant stock for the store 407 — Cost accounts for florists 408 American Gladiolus Society's exhibition 408 Swimming pool in new Minneapolis Club.... 409 Bride's bouquet (illus.) 409 Gladiolus growing for pleasure 409 Cowee gladioli in moving pictures 410 George W. Smith (portrait) 410 The carnation 410 — Plant requirements during September 410 Gloxinias 411 Postal changes 411 The rose 411 — Preparing the houses for cold weather 411 Convention visitors on government cutter... 411 Illinois State Florists' Association 412 Liquids mailable in parcel post 412 The late Joseph H. Beehamps 412 The late Lawrence W. Kervan (portrait) . . . .412 Obituary 413 — Edwin Lonsdale (portrait) 413 —George Walther 413 Foreign mail burned 414 Belgian plants — Latest cable advices 414 Siebrecht awarded exposition medal 414 State fairs 414 Coming exhibitions 414 Cleveland 416 Minneapolis, Minn 416 Chicago 420 Columbus, 424 Houston : 424 Philadelphia 426 Kansas City 426 New York 428 Pittsburgh ■ 428 St. Louis 430 Oklahoma City 430 Cincinnati 430 Windsor Horticultural Society 430 The seed trade 436 — Onion set growers affected 436 — Onion sets 436 — Cold weather and the crops 436 — Holland seed crops 436 — Bean damage in Michigan 436 — New York seed trade 436 — Rice on the bean crop 436 The nursery trade 440 — Re-establishing ruined vineyards 440 — New French roses ..440 Market gardeners 442 — Asters under glass 442 — Market gardening 442 — Washington 444 Providence. R. I -. 444 Ft. Wayne 444 Albany 449 Blue Point. N. Y 449 Bayshore. N, Y 449 Edwin Lonsdale, whose death is re- corded elsewhere in this issue, will take high rank among- the pioneers of American floriculture. The trying labors of the early days brought him small pecuniary reward but he toiled on cheerfully for his fellow-craftsmen through all the years, blazing the way with a big heart and the warm sun- shine of a lovable personality. Foreign Mail Burned. Maltus & "Ware, New York, advise that they received a cable, September 6, from the Association of Holland Nurserymen to the effect that the greater part of the mail on the S. S. Rotterdam was destroyed by fire. This vessel left New York August 21 and arrived at Rotterdam September 2. The association requests that dupli- cates of all letters be mailed. Belgian Plants— Latest Cable Advices. It has been understood that the Brit- ish authorities would issue permits for the exportation of Belgian stocks- bulbs, plants, palms, bay trees, etc. — but it now develops, according to cable received by The American Florist, September 6, that the Belgian growers themselves expect possible opposition by the German authorities to the ex- portation of their stock under British permit. A final decision has not been reached. Siebrecht Awarded Exposition Medal. The landscape treatment around the New York state building at the Pana- ma-Pacific exposition has been award- ed a gold medal, said to be the only prize given for landscape treatment at the exposition. The stock for the or- namentation of these grounds was shipped from Siebrecht & Son's Rose Hill Nurseries last fall. All was from New Rochelle. Henry A. Siebrecht, Jr., made the plans for landscape work and lay out; Henry A. Siebrecht, Sr., executed the work last winter when he was in California for four and a half months. October 19-28, Raleigh.— State Fair of North Carolina. Col. Joseph E. Pogue, general super- intendent. October 26-November 5, Macon. — Georgia State Fair. Harry C. Roberts, secretary, Ma- con, Ga. November 3-8, Shfeveport. — Louisiana State Fair. Louis W. Bruegerhorr, Shreveport, sec- retary. November 15-20, Phoenix. — Arizona State Fair. A. M. McOmie, Phoenix, superintend- ent of horticulture and floriculture. State Fairs. The following is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the horticultural and floricultural departments so far as obtainable: September 6-15, Detroit Michigan State Fair. H. S. Newton, Hart, Mich., superin- tendent of horticulture; H. H. Dow, superin- tendent of floriculture. September 12-19, Topeka.— Kansas State Fair. O. A. Whitney, Capitol building, Topeka. su- perintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 13-17, Milwaukee. — Wisconsin State Fair. D. W. Larkin, Sturgeon Bay, Wis., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 13-17, Huron.— South Dakota State Fair. George W. Gurney, Yankton, S. D., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 13-18, Louisville Kentucky State Fair. J. H. Carmody, Experiment Station, Lex- ington. Ky., superintendent of horticulture; Wm. Mann, Louisville, superintendent of flori- culture. September 13-18, Syracuse. — New York State Fair. D. Lumsden, Ithaca, N. Y., superin- tendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 14-17, Berlin.— Connecticut State Fair. L. W. Gwatkin, Berlin, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 14-18, White River Junction Ver- mont State Fair. D. H. Stafford, Brattleboro, Vt.. superintendent of horticulture and floricul- ture. September 14-17, Kingston, R, I Washing- ton County Fair. A. C. Money, Exeter, R. I., superintendent of horticulture; James C. Sykes, Peace Dale, R. I., superintendent of floricul- ture. September 17-25, Suringfield.— Illinois State Fair. J. J. McComb. 3327 Potomac avenue Chi- cago, superintendent of horticulture: J. E. Tag- gart, Freeport. superintendent of floriculture. September 20-25. Hutchinson. — Kansas State Fair. O. F. Whitney, Capitol building. To- peka, Kans., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 20-25, Nashville.— Tennessee State Fair. R. F. DeBerry. Humboldt. Tenn., super- intendent of horticulture. September 20-25, Helena. — Montana State Fair. M. L. Dean, Missoula, Mont., superin- tendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 20-25, Grand Rapids. Mich West Michigan State Fair. L. R. Taft. East Lans- ing. Mich., superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 27-October 1. Trenton, N. J.— Trenton Inter-State Fair. Prof. A. J. Farley. New Brunswick, N. J., superintendent of horti- culture and floriculture. September 27-October 2, Salem. — Oregon State Fair. 0. E. Freytag. Oregon City. Ore., superintendent of horticulture; Prof. A. L. Beck, Corvallis, Ore., superintendent of flori- culture. September 28-October 1, Salem Depot, N. H. — Rockingham Fair. Harold E. Hardv. superin- tendent of horticulture; Hollis. N. H. : W. H. White, superintendent of floriculture, Raymond, N. H. September 28-October 2, Douglas. — Wyoming State Fair. Hosea M. Hantz, Douglas, ' super- intendent of horticulture; Mrs. Anna Jenne, Douglas, superintendent of floriculture. October 7-16, Birmingham. — Alabama State Fair. Sam H. Fowlkes, secretary, 514 C. of C. building. Birmingham. October 11-16, Richmond. — Virginia State Fair. A. Warwick, Richmond, superintendent of floriculture. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list, and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.] September 24-26, New York. — Dahlia exhibi- tion, The American Dahlia Society in coopera- tion with the Horticultural Society of New York, American Museum of Natural History. Joseph J. Lane, secretary, 11 West Thirty- second street. New York. September 28-October 1, Lancaster, Pa. — Dahlia show. Lancaster County Florists' Club, Lancaster County Fair Grounds. Albert M. Herr. secretary, Lancaster. Pa. October , Menlo Park, Calif. — Annual fall flower show, Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety. Percy Ellings, secretary, Menlo Park. October 20-22, Derry, N. H.— Annual exhibi- tion, New Hampshire Horticultural Society. Stanley K. Lovell, secretary, Goffstown, N. H. October 21-26, San Francisco, Calif.— Fall Flower Show, Pacific Horticultural Society in conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Department of Horticulture of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Palace of Horticulture, Exposition Grounds. T. Taylor, secretary, 2714 McAllister street, San Francisco. October 26-27, Lenox, Mass. — Grand fall ex- hibition, Lenox Horticultural Society, Town hall. John Carman, Lenox, secretary. October 28-29, Madison, N. J. — Annual flower show. Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Assembly hall. Edward Reagan, sec- retary, Morristown, N. J. October 28-29, Glen Cove, N, Y.— Fall exhi- bition, Nassau County Horticultural Society. Pembroke hall. Harry Jones, secretary. Box 197, Glen Cove. October 29-31, Mount Kisco, N, Y.— Fall show, North Westchester Co. Horticultural and Agricultural Society. Civic hall. Matthew J. O'Brien, secretary. Mount Kisco. November 3-4, New London, Conn. — Chrysan- themum, fruit and vegetable show. New London Horticultural Society. City hall. John Hum- phrey, secretary. New London. November 3-5, New York. — Exhibition of flow- ers, plants, fruits and vegetables. American Institute of New York. 25-33 West Thirty- ninth street. W. A. Eggleson, secretary board of managers, 324 West Twenty-third street, New York. November 3-5, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. Edward W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarry- town. November 4-5, Worcester, Mass.— Chrysanthe- mum exhibition. Worcester County Horticul- tural Society. Horticultural hall. L. C. Midg- lev secretary. 18 Front street, Worcester. November 4-7, Boston, Mass. — Autumn exhi- bition of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticul- tural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Mas- sachusetts avenue. Boston. November 4-7, New York. — Annual fall show. Horticultural Society of New York. American Museum of Natural History. George V. Nash, secretary, N. Y. Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York. November 5-6, Stamford, Conn. — Annual ex- hibition, Westchester & Fairfield Horticultural Society. J. B. McArdle. Greenwich. Conn., sec- retary; Henry Wild, Riverside, Conn., exhibi- tion manager. November 9-12, Philadelphia, Pa.— Chrysanthe- mum show. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Horticultural hall. Broad street, below Locust. David Rust, secretary. November 9-14. Chicago.— Chicago Grand Flo- ral Festival. Horticultural Society and the Chi- cago Florists' Club. Coliseum. N. P. Miller, secretary, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chi- cago. November 10-14, Cleveland, 0. — Annual exhi- bition. Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. Frank A. Friedley, secretary. Exhibition Committee, 356 Leader Building, Cleveland. November 11-12, Providence, R. I. — Fall exhi- bition, Rhode Island Horticultural Society, Ball room. Narragansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, secretary. Box 180, Kingston. R. I. November 10-14, Cleveland, 0. — Fall exhibi- tion and meeting, American Rose Society in connection with the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. W. G. Bate, chairman fall exhibi- tion committee, Newton Falls, O. November 15-20, Baltimore, Md.— Maryland Week exhibition. Maryland State Horticultural Society. Fifth Regiment Armory. Thomas B. Svmons, secretary. College Park. Md. 'January — , 1916, St. Louis, Mo.— Annual con- ventiou and exhibition of the American Car- nation Society. A. F. J. Baur, secretary. Thir- ty-eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis. Iml. r9i5- The American Florist. 415 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Ira to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. ■Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper: can bring some business. "Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted -By first class florist and .gardener; over 20 years experience; age, 37; mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State -full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse ■experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and -designer desires a Position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help: over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist, 61 W. Ontario st.. Chicago. Situation Wanted-By American, 24. with life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good references. J. M., Box 37, Loudonville. Albany, N. Y, Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position ■wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— By German 33, single, quick -worker, grower in first-class stock, pot, bedding plants, palms, ferns, chrysanthemums and all greenhouse work. Can come at once. Full parti- culars in first letter. Address Adolf Gall, Florist, General Post Office. Milwaukee, W is. Help Wanted— A good grower to buy half interest in well established greenhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted— At once, experienced green- house man; must be good fern grower. Randolph & McClemfnts. 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, P enn'a. Help Wanted— Good all around storeman for Kansas City, Mo., retail store. State full parti- culars in first letter. Key 558, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once. A young man who has a fair knowledge of perennial plants. Private place. $2.25 a day. Apply P. Back, E. L. Ryerson Estate, Lake Forest, 111. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment aiear Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key533. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Experienced young saleslady for Chicago loop store. Good wages to right party. Address Key 548. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D. For Sale— Windmill with tanks and pumps. For further particulars call on or address, T. Fehrman, 7744 N. Lamon Ave., Chicago. For Sale— Florists' White Ice Box, 600 pounds capacity; made by Schmidt of Cincinnati; used one year; perfect condition. Cheap, if sold at once. Address Key 551, care American Florist. For Sale — Display refrigerator, McCray's ; used two years; without scar or blemisn; new, retails for $175.00; f. o. b. Dayton, $125.00, cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4, Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine trucking land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49, Richmond, Va. For Sale— Greenhouse, 37.0CO feet of glass, fine wholesale and retail business, good location. A snap for some live man. Reason for selling, death of husband and poor health. For further particulars, address Mrs. Carl Hirsch, Hillsdale, Mich. For Sale— Up-to-date florist business, green- houses, store and dwelling on Main street. The leading florist on the western slope; good ship- ping to the adjoining cities. The healthiest cli- mate in U. S. Price and terms right. Write to Manager, Grand Floral Co., Grand Junction, Colo. For Sale or Lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing 25 000 square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25,000 population to draw from. Address Key 556. care American Florist. FOR SALE One house, two greenhouses, barn, sheds, three lots planted with hardy plants. Apply 362 Hudson St., Syracuse, N. Y. FOR SALE 4 Greenhouses each 40x120 ft., 1 acre land, good 5 room residence and cffice building combined. Well stocked for fall and winter trade; located in thriving town in Central Indiana of 25,000 inhab- itants. All in first-class condition and doing fine business. Good reasons for selling. Address Key 555. care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 to 15.000 square feet of glasB; must be in good con- dition. Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par- ticulars in first letter. Address Key 557. care American Florist. NOTICE. John Scott, Florist, Huntsville, Ala., who has been sick for some time, has disappeared from his home. He is a Scotchman, speaks with a de- cided accent. Age, 45 years; height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight. 125 lbs. ; dark complexion, turning grey: wears blue serge suit; one upper tooth in right side missing. Any brother florist knowing of his whereabouts, kindly write Mrs. J. Scott, Twickenham Hotel Blocu, riuntsville, Ala. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between HERMAN KO MITSCH and AUGUST JUNGE, both of the Borough of Secaucus. County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, under the firm name of KO- M1TSCH & JUNGE. has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Herman Komitsch is author- ized to wind up the affairs of the partnership, col- lect all bills, and pay all outstanding debts. Dated August 23, 1915. HERMAN KOMITSCH AUGUST JUNGE Designer-- Decorator-Salesman Experienced, first-class and up-to date, having been connected with best establishments in the country, is open for engagement. Desire to con- nect with high class shop, where there is an open- ing for a live wire of high caliber efficiency who can produce results. Address Key XX, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size ol leaf 2-£x5J£ inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc, in black and leaf adopted bv the S. -i. F. tared. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, S1.S5. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tell9 the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago 416 The American Florist. Sept. II, THEMacNIff HORTICULTURAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street New York The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World. OPENING SALE OF THE FALL SEASON On Tuesday, September 14, at 11 o'clock a. m. Palms, Terns, Rubbers, Dracaenas, He. Also Mammoth Shipments of Holland and Trench Grown Bulbs Cleveland. STOCK PLENTIFUL, BUT DEMAND STEADY. There is plenty of stock of both in- door and outdoor varieties. Gladioli, asters, and dahlias lead in quantity. There are also Jap lilies, pokers, larkspurs, lilac and baby breath. Lily of the valley has been short of the demand. Roses are in good de- mand. Sunbursts are fine stock, as are American Beauties. Killarneys show the warm weather effect, being quite open on arrival. The rain September 4 did not seem to stop buyers, who were on the market early and bought heavily. It continued to rain on Sun- day also, which is not unusual lately. NOTES. F. C. Bartels, of the J. M. Gasser Co.'s greenhouses at Rocky River, O., spent part of last week visiting green- houses in Canada. He made special mention of the Dunlop range just out- side of Toronto, where everything was going on fine in spite of "war . talk." The Shawyer, Russell and other stock, like Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Sun- burst and "Ward, were in good condi- tion; also a new seedling rose, a cerise pink, very double, having all the good points of other roses, which will soon be ready for market. The executive committee of the Cen- tral Ohio Teachers' Association, meet- ing in Columbus this week, decided to change its convention dates to Novem- ber 12-13, so that the teachers may be in Cleveland at the same time the Cleveland flower show is held. The educational features of the show are expected to be of benefit to the teach- ers. The flower show will be one ' of the most important expositions of floral art by growers and dealers in the country this fall. The Jones-Russell Co. has leased the store in the Taylor arcade, facing Eu- clid avenue with a side entrance in the arcade, giving them a fine oppor- tunity for display. It is something on the "stand" order, but Jones-Russell quality and prices will prevail. It will be known as their "lower down town store." So far the name of the manager of the store has not been re- vealed and they will be on the mar- ket for a "good man." The store opens October 1. The September meeting of the local florists' club will be held Monday, September 13, on account of Labor day conflicting with the regular date. Try and be at this meeting. J. R. Cowgill, Canton, Ohio, brought his baby this week to Lakeside hos- pital. He is suffering with indiges- tion. Mrs. Cowgill is staying with the baby at the hospital. C. F. B. Minneapolis, Minn. Everything in the market in the line of flowers has been cleaning up at good prices with a slight advance over last week, with the exception of asters, which bring $1 to $4 per 100, Chrys- anthemums are more plentiful with good demand. Lily of the valley is scarce at five cents. The Minnesota state fair is on and will consume a large amount of stock, according to the number of entries. NOTES. There is a friendly rivalry on be- tween St. Paul and Minneapolis flor- ists' clubs over the silver trophy given by the fair association to the club hav- ing the best display. Mr. Olson is in charge for St. Paul and Mr. Desmond for Minneapolis, and everyone working for their home town. Ralph Latham lost a package con- taining 100 gladioli off his machine one day last week on his way in from the lake, and when a gentleman drove up to his store with them, he said, "keep them, as I have too many and they are- not worth putting in. water." Mr. Lath- am has cut close to 10,000 gladioli so- far this season. The next meeting of the local florists'" club will be held at the plant of the Minneapolis Floral Co., September 14 r at 8 p. m., on invitation of Supt. C. G. Anderson. A. A. Villas and wife have returned from their honeymoon, having visited the principal cities of the east and sev- eral resorts in Michigan. The annual meeting of the Minne- sota State Florists' Association will be held September 9, at the store of Holm & Olson, St. Paul. Theo. Vogel has resigned his posi- tion with Chapman's and will renew old acquaintances in Chicago this week. Max. Kaiser, of Merriam Park Floral Co., has some very nice 8-inch cycla- men plants in bloom at the fair. Look for news of Minnesota state fair in The American Florist, issue of September 18. H. B. Whitted had a decorated auto- mobile in the window for the "speed kings." Hans Rosacker is sending in fancy Richmond and Killarney roses. O. H. Carlson is cutting fancy Hoo- sier Beauty and Ophelia roses. Will Bros, are cutting some roses after their short rest. T. C. R. Jersey City, N. J. — Charles Reit- man, of 110 Bond street, Trenton, N. J.. filed a petition in the United States District Court against Bonnot Bros., of Jersey City, N. J., and also against the individual members. Emil Bonnot and Leon Bonnot. He claims they are insolvent and asks that they be de- clared bankrupt. He alleges that they owe the New York Cut Flower Com- pany $6,935, and that this claim has been assigned to him. '9 r 5* The American Florist. 417 Dreer's Herbaceous Peonies 3 50 3 50 00 We will begin to dig this season about September 15th, over one hundred thousand roots of the following choice varieties of our own growings, true to name, strong divisions, with from 3 to 5 eyes. Per doz, Eugene Verdier, Immense globular flowers, delicate flesh color deep- ening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloom- er, distinct and desirable Felix Crousse. The ideal self-col- ored red Paaony, large globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigorous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most im- portant commercial cut flower sorts. $200.00 per 1000 Francois Ortegat. Brilliant crimson; full double flower, one of the richest dark varieties. $140.00 per 1000 Festiva Maxima. This truly su- perb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has for nearly three- quarters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant in growth. No other variety com- bines the wonderful purity of color, freedom and earliness of flower, and handsome foliage as this "Queen of Pseonies." This variety is probably better known throughout the world . than any other. $180.00 per 1000 $2 50 Louis van Houtte. One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color combination. $100.00 per 1000 L'Eclatante. Very large, showy, compact, brilliant, red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season va- riety. $140.00 per 1000 L'Indispensable. Immense flowers of- a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall, upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desir- able late flowering variety. $140.00 per 1000 Lady Bramwell. A beautiful silvery-rose of fine form, a free-blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 ,. 2 00 Mme. Calot, One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers of a pale hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000 .- Mme. de Verneville. Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center, touched carmine. A most chaste mid-season variety . $140.00 per 1000 Mme. Ducel. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf, vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 Marie Jacquin, A variety especially adapted for land- scape work, flowers semi-double, almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible in the cen- ter. Very aptly named "Water Lily Pasony." $140.00 per 10OO 2 00 Mme. Boulanger. A very choice delicate colored vari- ety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad, regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities Meissonier. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crimson. A splendid self-colored variety. $140,000 per 1000 2 00 Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered Pseony in cultivation; color pale lilac-rose with silvery reflex. Strong grower, pleasing fragrance and early 6 00 No Plus Ultra. Semi-double, pure mauve, early to mid- season variety. $90.00 per 1000 1 25 Princess Galitzin. Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 Queen Victoria,. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000 1 50 Kosea Elegans. Tall upright habit; color pale lilac-rsse with creamy white center, pleasant fragrance. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Reine des Roses. Early, medium-sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the cen- tre. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Victoire Modeste. Very large flowers of bright lively violet-rose with salmon center. $100.00 per 1000 Double Herbaceous Peony. Per doz. Per 100 Asa Gray. A very distinct flower, bright lilac, sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac in such a mauner as to appear dusted on; blooms very large; mid-season $3 50 Andre Lauries. Strong vigorous grower with medium sized flower of deep Tyrian rose. $90.00 per 1000 Augustin D'Hour. Brilliant dark red with slight silvery reflex. Very large, compact, bomb-shaped flower; mid- season Arthemise. A strong grower of upright habit, free bloom- er in clusters, large, violet-rose with light mauve shadings. A good mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 Agnes Mary Kelway. A tall, vigorous-growing variety of good habit and free bloomer, light violet rose with creamy white center, mid-season, very showy. $140.00 per 1000 Couronne d'Or. Immense ball-shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and delicate car- mine markings on the central petals. Strong upright growth; one of the choicest late flowering varieties. $225.00 per 1000 Charlemagne. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large compact, globular flowers. Lilac-white with a slight blush center. $100.00 per 1000 Canary. One of the freest blooming varieties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white cen- ter. $100.00 per 1000 Delachei, Very large cup-shaped flowers, deep crimson- purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety. $140,000 per 1000 Duke of "Wellington. An ideal cut-flower variety, large, well-formed flowers on long stiff stems, color sulphur- white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid-season sorts. $100,000 per 1000 Duchesse de Nemours. Superb cup-shaped flowers of sul- phur-white changing to pure white. Particularly beautiful in the half-open bud state. $100,000 per 1000 Dr. Caillot. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety Due de Cazes. Another of the really first-class Pseonies for all conditions, never failing to produce an abun- dance of flowers for Memorial Day. Upright growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and silvery reflex. $100.00 per 1000 Edouard Andre. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metal- lic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $100.00 per 1000 Edulis Superba. The earliest variety in our collection, being frequently a week ahead of any other sort, mak- ing it particularly valuable for Decoration Day sales in late seasons or in latitudes where other sorts will not bloom previous to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $180.00 per 1000 1 50 4 00 2 00 2 00 3 50 1 75 1 75 00 1 75 1 75 $25 00 10 00 30 00 15 00 15 00 25 00 12 00 12 00 15 00 12 00 1 75 2 00 2 00 2 50 2 00 00 12 00 3 00 20 00 2 00 1 75 1 75 12 00 12 00 1 50 i 00 $20 00 15 00 20 00 15 00 40 00 15 00 45 00 10 00 15 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 Tenuifolia flore plena (Pern-leaved). Double crimson 2.00 per doz. ; 15.00 per 100 2 50 20 00 The following Early Flowering Varieties In Imported Stock Ready Early in October. Officinalis (Mutahilis) Alia. Blush white. .$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 Officinalis (Mutabilis) Rosea. Soft pink 1.50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100 Officinalis Rubra, Crimson 1.25 per doz.; 8.00 per 100 Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. The above is intended for the trade only. 418 The American Florist. Sept. II, POEHLMAF 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL--GLADIOLI--ASTERS-BEAUTII White and Yellow Mums-Gardenias-Easter Lilies CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties PerDoz. Specials, 48-60 in,. $3.00 36 in 2.60 30 in 2.00 24 in., young stock 1.60 Short per 100, $4.00 to $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 40-48 in., per 100 $15.00 30-36 in., " 12.00 20-24in., " $8.00 to 10.00 Shorter, " $8.00, $4.00, $6.00 Hoosier Beauty HADLFY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT Per 100 Long.. ..$8.00 to $10.00 }>Med 4.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 5.00 Short $2.00 to 3.00 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 6.00 to 12.00 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Golden Glow Mums per doz., $1.50 to $2.50 October Frost " 1.50 to 2.50 Per 100 Asters, short and medium 2.00 to $3.00 Fancy, extra long 4.00 Daisies, Shasta 1.00 Gladioli 3.00 to 4.00 Gaillardias 75 to 1.00 Gypsophila, per bunch 60 Smilax doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, per 1000 $11.25 .20 Leucothoe .75 Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 .75 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 1.50 .20 Flowers for Trimmi Assorted lots $1.00 £ Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stc CATTLEYAS Per Doz $7.50 t< GARDENIAS Per doz $2.00 t< EASTER LILIES Per 100 Per Doz LILY OF THE VALI Fancy, per 100 2nd $3.00 t( CARNATIONS Per 100 WILD SMILAX Per case FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Special on Cycas Leave Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. Daylite Glass Cleaner, Paints, Liquid Put Glazing Points, Etc., Fertilizers, Galvanized Rose Stakes, Bamboo Stak< 12 Bales Moss, - $10.00. 1 Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog i9 z 5- The American Florist. 419 A BROS. CO g Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Grand Clean Up Price on Rose Plants GRAFTED, 3H-inch Stock. Per 100 tulgarla $14.00 :ile Brunner 14.00 OWN ROOT, 3H-inch Stock. Per 100 137 Bulgaria $9.00 GRAFTED, 2H-incb Stock. Per 100 325 Bulgaria $10.00 OWN ROOT, 2H-inch Stock. Per 100 65Cecile Brunner 9.00 ' 500 Bulgaria $5.50 Field-Grown Carnation Plants, A1 Quality Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 Enchantress $6 00 $50 00 10.000 Philadelphia 6 00 50 00 Per 100 Per 1000 3,000 Beacon $6 00 $50 00 10,000 Champion 6 00 50 00 >ALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS a pots, h pots, 3 pots, a pots, b pots. a tubs, b tubs, Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 5 to 6 leaves, 18 in, $4.50 per dozen. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, h tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 28 to 30 in. 32 to 34 in. 36 in. 38 in. 48 in. 58 to 60 in. Specimens. $15.00 to $50.00. high high high high high high high high Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.00 Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants sots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high sots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsteriana Single FlantB pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 18 to 20 in. high $1.50 3.50 Each $0.40 $4.50 per dozen, pots, 5 to 6 leaves, 28 to 30 in. high 1.00 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 8 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs. 34 to 36 in, 38 to 42 in. high 44 to 46 in. high 46 to 48 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 ft. high Each high 1.50 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 10 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves. 5 to 55-z ft. high, heavy 8.00 10 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 2.00 2.25 3.50 5.60 6.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-up Plants Each 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, !2*-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 50 in. high 5.00 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 5 ft. high 8.00 5 to 5H ft. high 10. 0C 6ft. high 12.00 anaBBaBBHDBmiBnBaMHnii^iiH; Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5 inch pots $1.00 7 inch pots, 22 in. high, 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens. 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 6 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 1.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangcana 5 inch pots 75 6 inch pots $1.00 to 1.25 QUALITY PLANTS FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani Each 100 Each pot... $0.25 $23.00 8 inch pots, $1.00 pot... .50 45.00 10inchpot..$2.00to$2.50 pot... .75 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 pot $0.25 $23.00 pot 35 30.00 pot 50 45.00 pot, strong 75 70.00 pot 11.00 to 1.50 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant pot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELS A Each 5 inch, 2 to 3 tiers *0.50 5 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 60 6 inch, 4 tiers 75 7 inch, 4 to 5 tiers 1.00 7 inch, 5 tiers 1.50 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 6 inch, 2 to 3 tiers $1.00 6 inch, 3 tiers 1.50 6 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 2.00 9 inch, 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 100 4-inch pot $0.35 $30.00 5-inchpot 50 45.00 6-inch pot 75 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-incb pot $ 8.00 per 100 4-inch pot 15.00 per 100 4-inch pot, select 20.00 per 100 Seedlings from Flats 3.50perl00 SMILAX 2!4-inch pot $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 3-inchpot 4.50 per 100; 40.00 per 1000 CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. 5 and 6 in. pots 25c, 35c. 50c, 75c and $1.00 each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2M-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 BEGONIA VERNON In bloom 4-inch, 10c each; $10.00 per 100 420 The American Florist. Sept. II. CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY— Extra large Yellow Golden Glow, very fancy, $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen; Good medium White Early Frost, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. Fancy Lilies, in lots of 50 or more at the rate of $6.00 per 100. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Perdoz. Specials, extra long stems $2.50 30 in. stems 2.00 18-24 in. stems, New Beauties $1.00to 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100. $3.00 to $6.00 RuSSell Per 100 Specials $12.00 Extra long $8.00 to 10.00 Good medium 6.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Special $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per 100 Long $6 00 Medium $4.00 to 5.00 Short 3 00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 26c CARNATIONS. Indoor $2.00 to $3.00 per 100 Choice EASTER LILIES $1.00per doz. 6 00 LILY OF THE VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 2.00 to 3^00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1 50 ADIANTUM 10 o GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 I ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $20.00 per 1000 IRYSANTHEMUMSH^S;^ We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111 OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. BUSINESS IS GRADUALLY IMPROVING. Trade has been quite good the past week, and is gradually improving, es- pecially the shipping trade. Stock of all kinds is plentiful, with the excep- tion of lily of the valley, which con- tinues to be very scarce. Choice lily WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 East Randolph Street WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Bast Randolph Street , F B R ]V » Any Quantity— Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS none too plentiful yet. Carnations from indoors are more plentiful and are improving in quality. They are cleaning up well each day at prices ranging from $1.00 per 100 and up. Asters are still plentiful, and the same holds good for dahlias, gladioli and all other miscellaneous outdoor stock. Now that most of the people have re- turned from their vacations and the schools are open all the dealers are expecting a big improvement in trade, and from present indications it ap- pears as if they are not going to be disappointed. NOTES. George A. Kuhl and wife, of Pekin (China), who have spent the past two CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-CARNATIQNS-GLADIOLI-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, ^"st 1 ' 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. months at Harbor Springs, Mich., stopped off here on their way home this week for a few days to visit friends and relatives. They made the trip in their Pierce-Arrow and report having had a most delightful time on their vacation. '9*5- The American Florist. 421 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO CARNATIONS Splendid supply of stock in all the leading commercial varieties. We can take as good care of your Carnation Orders as well as we can Rose Orders, which means a great deal. If you are not already one of our customers you might as well jump in the wagon now as later, for you cannot obtain such high quality stock elsewhere at such reasonable prices as you can from us. It will be to your interest to start buying from us as quickly as possible— today if you can. Bny Direct From The Grower. /*■■ MMAtli Dv«if>A I 1C.# Subject to Change Without Notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-inch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems. 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 15 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.50 to 75 Richmond Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Select Medium Short ROSES, our selection Asters % Carnations Chrysanthemums, yellow, doz., $2.00 to Harrisii Gladioli Valley Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 Per doz. $1 50 1 00 75 50 Per 100 $3.00 1 00 to $ 3 00 1.00 to 3.00 3.00 10 00 to 4 00 to 3 00 to 12 60 6 00 4 00 1 00 25 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass Z M C*N H N Quality and Service Count Much. You Get Both Here. HF* We are Wholesale Florists Doing a Strictly Wholesale Business 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phones Central \ |||| Automatic, 42-965 Chicago Kennicott Bros. Co.'s store is going to look pretty nifty when all the alter- ations are completed. H. B. Kennicott is trying to get the firm upstairs to re- move the sign 'which reads "We sell at retail" and hangs above the main en- trance to their store, for they do a strictly wholesale business and they feel that an outsider is likely to believe that the sign belongs to them. Max Ringier of the firm is away on his- va- cation. Peter Reinberg is cutting a large supply of fancy asters in addition to his regular line of stock. Felix Reich- ling says that business during August was very s-ood and that the sales dur- ing that month were considerably larger than those of August last year. Miss Marguerite McNulty, who keeps the Reinberg books, has returned from a delightful visit in California. Tom Conlon, superintendent of the plant department at Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s greenhouses, says that the ship- ping trade is remarkably good now and shipments are going out on nearly every train. The crotons and panda- nus are certainly looking fine and a nice lot of Begonia Vernon in bloom are ready for delivery. C. B. Schafer, of the La Crosse Flo- ral Co., La Crosse, Wis., was in the city on business this week. He has an un- usually large church and home wedding decoration for September 11, which calls for a large supply of stock. Tesfel Grabowski, 4523 Addison street, is building three new Moninger greenhouses which will be heated by Kroeschell boilers. Walter Kummer, of the Kummer Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis., and fam- ily were in the city in their automobile, September 6. 4 22 The American Florist. Sept. 1 1 WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS The attendance at the annual Scho- bermesse of the Luxemburger Bruder- bund, held at Karthauser's Grove, Sun- day and Monday. September 5-6, was the largest in years and everyone pres- ent had the best time ever. The floral display was as usual one of the main attractions and the chief exhibitors in cut flowers were Wietor Bros., Pyfer & Olsem, of Wilmette, Fischer Bros., of Evanston, and Nick Reding, with Wie- tor Bros, the winner in practically all events. Pyfer & Olsem also copped a number of prizes and the George Witt- bold Co. took first honors in the palm display. The Ringler Rose Co. also had an exhibit and while the display of cut flowers was very good, it was out- classed by the vegetable display, which N. J. Wietor says was remarkable and easily the feature of the show. Bassett & Washburn are cutting heavily in chrysanthemums and are showing a fancy grade of Golden Glow in yellow and Early Frost in white. Mr. Washburn had a pleasant visit from Eugene Dailledouze of Brooklyn. N. Y.. who was his guest at dinner at Hinsdale, September 5. Mr. Daille- douze was particularly impressed with Bassett & Washburn's new seedling carnation, Belle Washburn, as he saw it growing in the greenhouses at Gregg's station. Eugene Dailledouze and wife, of Brooklyn. N. Y., stopped off here for a few days this week on their way home from a lake trip from Buffalo to Duluth, Minn. Mr. Dailledouze reports having had a delightful time and was particularly impressed with the beau- tiful scenery of Mackinac Island and other points along the upper peninsula of Michigan. Miss Margaret Didier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Didier. and grand- child of M. Weiland, and Chas. Hil- hoff, were married at St. Nicholas church. Evanston, Wednesday, Sep- tember S. The happy young couple are well known to the trade and all their friends wish them every success for a safe voyage on the sea of matrimony. August and Adolph Poehlmann and their families made an automobile trip to Milwaukee. Wis., September 4, where they visited with friends and relatives for several days. E. Paselk, who is employed in Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s office at Morton Grove, and wife, also made a trip to the Cream City in their machine the following day. Several of the local wholesalers are seriously thinking of renting the entire third floor of the Le Moyne building. in which the E. C. Amling Co. and the A. L. Randall Co. are now located. As yet no definite arrangements have been made, but it is very likely that the deal will go through. Further particulars will be published later. Wietor Bros, are cutting a good sup- ply of short. medium and long stemmed American Beauty roses, which are in good demand at their store, N. J. Wietor says that Friday, September 3, was the biggest day as far as sales are concerned that his firm has had in three months. V. A. Kohout, proprietor of the Lawndale Floral Co.. 3212 West Twen- ty-second street, and family have re- turned from a well enjoyed vacation at New Buffalo, Mich. Mr. Kohout is * + KILLARNEY BRILLIANT * Russell * Milady * Ophelia Fancy stock at $3.00 to $8.00 per 100 Per 100 $4.00 to $15 00 . 4.00 to 10.00 3.00 to 8.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 35c ea * 4* Per 100 * $2.00 to $8.00 * White Killarney 2.C0 to 8.00 % Ki Harney * CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants L. D. Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago * 1 76 North Michigan Ave., Carnation Growers * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Who have been dissatisfied with last year's returns will find it to their interest to write us, as we think we can put you in touch whereby you can obtain better results. If you produce high-grade stock and are ready to make a change, * write us, Key 553, care American Florist. * * going to build a new garage and green- house and buy a new White delivery truck. Morris Grossberg has returned from a business trip through the southern part of the state and as usual brought home a number of nice orders for Percy Jones. H. "Van Gelder says that he is going to add a couple of more salesmen to his staff in the near future. Fritz Bahr of Highland Park says that he had a delightful time in Cali- fornia on his recent visit. Anton Then did not accompany him home but re- mained a few weeks longer to more fully take in the sights of Dan Mac- Rorie's state. George Walther, 6310 Normal ave- nue, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his father, whose death oc- curred Wednesday, September 2, an ac- count of which appears in the obituary column this week. The George Wittbold Co. had a large number of orders for the Peck funeral, held this week. The late Dr. Comfort Edson Peck was vice-president of the Bowman Dairy Company for 30 years. Frank Pasternik, who does the buy- ing in the local market for the Ernst Weinhoeber Floral Co., and wife have returned from a pleasant visit with rel- atives at Paw Paw. W. M. Reid and C. O. Wilcox,, two of the W. W. Barnard Co.'s traveling men, spent Labor day in the city, leav- ing the following Tuesday for another trip on the road. The John Kruchten Co. is handling a large supply of stock in all the sea- sonable offerings, but particularly no- ticeable is the fine grade of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. Ton}' Einweck has resigned his posi- tion in Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s cut flow- er department to go to work for the Deering Harvester Co., at Billings, Mont. The Atlas Floral Co. had a very pretty window display of outdoor flow- ers this week which was one of the best that Herbert Stone ever arranged. Adolph Malchow, 3745 North Clark street, says someone threw a stone through his large plate glass window, Wednesday, September 1. Paul Klingsporn of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association attended the Schramm funeral at Des Plaines, Thursday, September 2; E. F. Winterson is still receiving treatment for blood poisoning which set in when he ran a spike in his leg several months ago. L. Lozier, of the Kyle & Foerster store force, is back on the job after enjoying a well-earned vacation. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have fixed up their office in grand style and are now ready to tackle the fall business. The Chicago Florists' Club will meet at the Bismarck Hotel, Thursday, Sep- tember 9, at S p. m. H. Munson is now comfortably lo- cated in new quarters at 1353 North Clark street. Weiland & Risch are giving their store a new coat of white and green paint. Richard Rolston. with the Fleisch- man Floral Co., is enjoying his vaca- tion. L. Hoeckner is installing a new boiler in his range at Crystal Lake. Eli Cross, of Grand Rapids, Mich., visited friends here this week. *9*5- The American Florist. 423 You Can Get What You Need Here In Cut Flowers BEAUTIES==ROSES--ASTERS™GLADIOLI LILIES-VALLEY=ORCHIDS=CARNATIONS Green Goods are always handled in Large Quantities at Our Store A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) (Central 2571 TELEPHONES : \ " 2572 I Auto. 48-734 Chicago John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Randolph 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. A. L. Vaughan, of A. L. Vaughan & Co., is using' his automobile to good advantage by calling on his growers "whenever the occasion presents itself. He visited the range of the Des Plaines Floral Co. at Des Plaines and Elmer Sigwalt's place at Arlington Heights and reports that he found the young stock at both places in splendid condi- tion. Miss Paradise, who keeps the firm's books, completed eight years of faithful service this week. H. N. Bruns has been entertaining his brother-in-law, Albert Bietschke, this week, who has just returned from San Francisco. Calif., where he at- tended the annual convention of the Park Superintendents. Mrs. Bietschke stopped off here while her husband went on to the coast. Mr. Bietschke is head gardener at the Ziegler estate in Connecticut. A. Engbrecht, 2159 "West Twenty- first place, left this week to visit his son, who has taken up a home- stead in Saskatchewan, Canada, and expects to be away until some time in November. Mrs. Engbrecht will have charge of the store "during his absence. About 100 horticulturists from Lake ■Geneva, Lake Forest, Winnetka and •other nearby gardening centers visited Vaughan's nurseries and greenhouses at Western Springs. September 8, tak- ing keen interest in the many high grade novelties there under test. Chas. W. McKellar received a postal from George Asmus and wife, dated September 4, which read that thev were having a delightful time in Yel- lowstone Park on their way home from the San Francisco convention. Philip Schupp has made a number of changes in J. A. Budlong's store force. Fred Price now has charge of custom- ers and is ablv assisted by Jack Byers, who has had many years of experience in the local wholesale market. Fred Nelson, of the George Witt- liold Co.. and Joe Schouten, with the Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co., returned Tecently from a delightful automobile trip to St. Louis, Mo. The state fair takes place at Spring- A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY field, September 17-25. For informa- tion regarding horticultural exhibits address J. J. McComb, 3327 Potomac avenue, Chicago. Allie Zech has returned from a pleas- ant fishing trip at Tomahawk Lake, Wis., and is again attending to his duties as manager at Zech & Mann's wholesale store. George F. Griffin, president and gen- eral manager of the Griffin Car Wheel Co., is the donor of the new .$20,000 band stand recently dedicated in Lin- coln park. George Asmus and wife, who have been visiting Yellowstone park on the return trip from the San Francisco convention, are expected home Septem- ber 9. Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting, of the Society of American Florists, passed through the city September 6, return- ing from the San Francisco conven- tion. Thos. McAllister, of A. Lange's, re- turned from the San Francisco con- vention September 7. Carl Vaughan, with ■ Vaughan's Seed Store, has just returned from a Wisconsin trip and leaves this week on a western route. The next annual meeting and ex- hibition of the Illinois State Florists' Association will be held at Moline, March 7-8, 1916. W. W. Coles, wife and daughter reached this city September 8, return- ing from the San Francisco conven- tion. Miss Frances Ludlow, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is spending her vacation in New York and Boston. 424 The American Florist. Sept. ii, **********************^» I"I"I"l"lMl"I"I"I"I"I .*.fr*^ i LARGE YELLOW 'MUMS-BEAUTIES { * Hoosier Beauty— Russell~Ophelia~Sunburst~ n «" w ' i wm*o irniar^Tr * * * * Hoosier Beauty--Russell--Ophelia--Sunburst--DoubIe White Killarney Killarney Brilliant~Killarney--Milady~Ward and Richmond Roses. VALLEY-HARRISn-ASTERS-besides f ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * THE MARKET AFFORDS IN CUT FLOWERS and GREENS You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to«=^r * Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J.A.BCDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ™ CUT FLOWERS VALLEY, ROSES and CARNATIONS CDnui r D Ac A Specialty GROWER OF * Prices * * As * * Low * * As * * Others. * * * ■3* We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. 4. 9 •& •J*****^'*****'!^"*********************^.*^.^.^.^.^.^^.^.^.^.^^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^.^^^.^.^.^.^.^. 4.4.4.4.4.4.4,4.4.4.4.4.4.4.4* Columbus, 0. TEADE IS DULL. Sizing up the chrysanthemum out- look, a leading local florist estimates that the half-dozen or more larger concerns will each have an average of 20,000 blooms. This is quite an in- crease in planting over last year, and would seem to indicate that there will be a bountiful home supply on stand- ard varieties at least. The promised quality of stock is excellent. Some deli- cate shades of yellow, shipped in from a distance, are now on display at $3.50 to $4 a dozen. There are also some cuttings from local greenhouses, but the blooms on this early stock are small. With the wane of the gladioli, prices have stiffened a little from the bargain quotations of 50 cents a dozen by which florists have attempted to unload. Gladioli have not added much to profits, with heavy growing and light demand. The second crop will have been exhausted locally by an- other week. As sales have been such a drag, it is not believed that this flow- er will be shipped to any extent. Re- cent cuttings of roses show blooms about one-half the size they would be normally. Continuous cloudy weather has had a very bad effect upon all flowers during the past week. Busi- ness is generally dull, funeral work being the main standby. NOTES. The flower display at the Ohio state fair, which was on at Columbus for five days ending with September 4, proved to be the largest and most beautiful of any yet attempted at this annual event, according to Superin- tendent Stevens. It was found neces- sary to rope off one of the main aisles of horticultural hall in order to ac- commodate all the floral exhibitors. One of the finest displays was that of the Livingston Seed Company, which car- ried off first honors for the best deco- rated dining table. First money was $80. Mrs. Hope A. Bell, of Columbus, took second money, $60. The Indian- ola Floral Company won the third prize, $40, and the Hardesty Floral Company, fourth prize, $25. The Liv- ingstone prize table display consisted of Sunburst roses, delphinium and lily of the valley, arranged in pieces of cut glassware. C. C. J. Pawtmket, R. I.— Two houses, each 6b by 85 feet, are being erected by Fred Hoffman at his range on East avenue. BASKET BARGAIN * ASSORTMENT * Small Cut Flower Baskets * Including Liners % $7.50 ! * This assortment of 25 small cut flower baskets for $7.50 is an unusual offer and one that you cannot afford to pass by. During the summer months when flowers are plentiful and reasonable in price, a neatly arranged basket of flowers in the window often results in many sales. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order today. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO * To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties,. Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies,. Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City. BUSINESS ABOVE THE AVERAGE. Business during the summer months has certainly been above the average, and September has started out in a way that would indicate that busi- ness for the fall and winter will be beyond expectations of even the most optimistic florist in this city. Stock is coming into the market more plenti- fully and of better quality and sells readily. After a week of good sun- shine and no rain, roses are improving, especially American Beauties, Mrs. Charles Russell, Bulgarie, Hadley and the Killarneys. Some very good asters are to be seen, in addition to good' quality stock in lilies, carnations and" 19*5- The American Florist. 427 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HIIIIKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 56 76 1.26 No. 48 1.00 1.60 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO WN. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS iS&KSf^&H. ST. LOUIS, MO. snnlits anil ETBiyifimi ii Seasoi always on laid Mention the American Florist when writing chrysanthemums. Gladioli are still seen on the market. NOTES. H. Kusik has been receiving some good stock during the past week, es- pecially in roses, which have been ar- riving with good stems and fine flow- ers. Some local inside grown asters, .which were very good, were also noted. The lilies are slacking up, but he ex- pects a shipment of fine rubrum lilies. The supply trade is picking up. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. are cutting some good Golden Glow chrysanthemums which look fine. American Beauties and other roses are much better with the trade the best ever. On September 1 this firm's ice box and store had an arrangement of cut flowers which looked the best that has been seen for some time. T. J. Noll & Co. report trade good and picking up rapidly. Stock is ar- riving in better condition, which makes it more easily disposed of. Mr. Noll on his way from the Panama-Pacific exposition stopped off at Denver, and while there made arrangements with a grower for stock. W. L. Rock Flower Co. reports that the country funeral work has been above the average, with the local work fair. The stock is getting better, and they are cutting some good roses. A. Newell has had plenty of business with good clean stock to sell. The fu- neral demand has been above the aver- age. Miss J. B. Murray says business is fair and stock good; the expectation for the future best ever. Patrick Larkin says it is surprising how the sales keep up and the hotel trade is getting better. W. J. Barnes reports business as , good and plenty of work repairing glass, ■ ■", -'", ', E. J. B. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 124S. P. O. Box 208 448 Mil- waukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Cm m^ - m i w^. ■ ■ |k ■ »vIiole»ale Florist. • A. I\U£ri[\, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VloMeHo¥CF Markets Philadelphia, Sept. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00®15 00 " Killarney 3 00® 10 00 " White Killarney 3 OOlglO 00 " Liberty 5 00O15 0) " Mock 6 00@15 00 " Hadley 8 00@12 Oi " Bulgaria 4 00@10 10 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50@ 2 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Lilium Harrisii 5 00@ 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Sept. 8. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 10 " extra 8 00 " '•' No.l 300 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Gladioli 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35®40 Asters 1 50 Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius has on exhibition over 5,000 rose plants at his greenhouses. Pierre, S. D. — Over 75 exhibitors in- terested in the city beautiful move- ment had displays at the flower show held in this city August 31. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us snpply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writing H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing. Milwaok.ee, Sept. S. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, perdoz., 2 000 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 0O Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 1 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00@10 00 Carnations 1 00© 2 00 Lilies 8 00@10 00 Auratum per doz.. SI .50 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Sweet Peas 25® 50 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies ;.... 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00@ 2 00 428 The American Florist. Sept. ii, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILT OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 $6.95 CHAS. SCHWAKE A CO., lac. c.s.&co NEW YORI 1000 Pips, $16.00 2600 ' ' 35.00 90-92 West Broadway, &^ OK Case of Q'-wU 600 Pips NEW YORK New York. COOL WAVE HELPS MAKKET. There were days during- the past week when business was fairly active in the wholesale district. That was brought about more by the cool wave that cut down the supply of roses, than by any great increase in the de- mands. It is true, that in some sec- tions, the asters are now well cut out, but it is scarcely noticeable in the market, and it is probable there will be more or less aster stock until frost comes. Dahlias, panicles of Hydrangea paniculata and tritomas are all plen- tiful enough to be factors in the mar- ket, and at some stores it has been said that the hydrangeas and tritomas sell well, which is not surprising as they are to some extent novel and at- tractive. The quality of rose stock is steadily improving, both in length of stem and quality of bloom, and less of the washed out colors are now seen. A few very fair chrysanthemums have arrived and from now on. the supply will be on the increase. Considerable quantities of short carnations are on the market, but it would appear, con- sidering the low price for which they sell, that it would be better to top the plants and save their strength for the future. There is enough of both cattleyea and oncidium orchids to sup- ply all demands. September 6. — This being Labor day and a public holiday not much busi- ness was expected and though there was some buying in the morning, most of the wholesale stores closed at noon. NOTES. William Plumb, who spent his vaca- tion here, started on his return to Cuba, September 4. He had been there since last autumn, engaged in beautifying the grounds of the estate of a wealthy sugar planter. On his return he took several assistants with him; also material for an orchid house, the idea of a house being to protect the stock from excessive wind and rain. "We judge that Mr. Plumb has plans on foot to extend his activities in the landscaping business in Cuba. The dissolution notice of the firm of Komitsch & Junge, growers, Secaucus, N. J., will be found elsewhere. Both these men are well and favorably known in the trade of this city, they having been, for some years, heavy shippers of orchids, chrysanthemums and sweet peas to Traendly & Schenck. Both are hard working and energetic men, and as they go their respective ways both will be followed by the good wishes of many friends. The Flatbush (Brooklyn) growers are well up with their work and their stock looks promising. Though there have been complaints from carnation growers in various sections of the country about the wet season, the stock of the Flatbush growers does not seem to have suffered much. The plants, as a rule, are now well estab- lished in the houses and are making good growths. James Coyle, a well-known whole- saler of 28th street, will soon occupy the store at 64 West 26th street, op- posite the Coogan building, where the New York Cut Flower Co. and the Cut Flower Exchange are located. He has taken the entire building and it will be finely fitted up for doing business. Mr. Coyle has a good record and we wish him abundant success in this venture. Secretary John Young, of the S. A. r=i THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers F., reached home, September 2, look- ing well and happy. After the con- vention he visited the Yellowstone Na- tional park, Salt Lake and other points of interest. He was much inter- ested in the wonders and novelties. Among the novelties are bears so tame and civilized that they take their meals at the Yellowstone hotels. At the D. Y. Mellis range, of which W. J. Boyd, formerly of Rochester, is now foreman, there is a great variety of good stock. A large cemetery busi- ness is done at this range, and both plants and cut flowers are grown. Mr. Boyd retains his Rochester home, but Mrs. Boyd has recently been visiting him. The news of the death of Edwin Lonsdale, while not unexpected, was received by the trade of this city with feelings of unalloyed sorrow. He was one of nature's noblemen. Peace to his ashes, and may his pure and up- right spirit shine in a brighter world where pain and anguish are unknown. Dr. David Eisenberg, son of I. H. Eisenberg, the well known grower and retailer, and Miss Bertha Cohen, were married at the home of the bride's parents, 230 West 113th street, Sep- tember 1. It was, of course, up to Papa Eisenberg to furnish a fine deco- ration, and he arose to the occasion. N. A. Doganges has removed his re- tail business from 2683 to 2687 Broad- way, where he is well fitted up. His brother, Thomas Doganges, is making great improvements in his establish- ment at 695 Columbus avenue and will have one of the finest stores in that section of the city. A. C. Forman, of A. H. Langjhar's staff, has just returned from a vaca- tion of two weeks, looking well and happy. Mr. Langjhar is now receiv- ing from the Peacock Dahlia Farms, Berlin, N. J., fine blooms of the dahlias Dorothy Peacock and John Wana- maker. Louis Schmutz, senior and junior, have rebuilt two plant houses this summer and made general repairs throughout their two ranges. They have a fine stock of plants for the coming season. Percy Rigby, of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., who, with Mrs. Rigby, has been on vacation in the lake re- gion of this state, has returned to business. His store is now handling good roses. Martin Grotewohl, the Reid avenue, Brooklyn, retailer, has recently been very busy re-fitting his store and con- servatory. Martin is fortunate in hav- ing a good wife, who is also a good florist. It now seems certain that a flower show will be held here in the spring of 1916, under the joint direction of the New York Florists club and the Hor- ticultural Society of New York. A. Kakuda, of the Yokohama Nur- sery Co., after eight months spent in looking after his company's exhibit at San Francisco, has returned to this city. John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission rioriits 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7382 MatUioa Sqnare. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5336 In addition to a great stock of chrysanthemums and carnations, all of which look fine, Dailledouze Brothers have a promising stock of roses. Moore, Hentz & Nash, of the New York Cut Flower Co., are now receiv- ing fine roses for the season, particu- larly the variety Ophelia. Guttman & Raynor, Inc., are now re- ceiving fine cactus and other dahlias from Victor Zuber & Son, Whitestone, N. Y. At the Henry Hession range, which is one of the largest in this vicinity, there is a great stock of carnations. J. W. Mortimer, also of Van Pragg's, will soon take a trip to Vermont, com- bining business with fishing. A. Demeusy has a fine carnation stock. He is growing a promising pink sport of Enchantress. L. F. Rossow, of Van Pragg's 40th street store, is with his family on a vacation in Vermont. The always-cheerful G. Messeberg has good carnations and a variety of other good stock. J. Stokes, 413 Gates avenue, has a very neat store and seems to have a good business. Craig Muir, 40th street retailer, has recently finished redecorating his store. Walter F. Sheridan is handling- good stock of the rose Mrs. Charles Russell. A. F. F. 19*5- The American Florist. 429 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors en gummed piper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S, A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1,25. Cash with order. AMERICAN PLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer "^{iSSfSKK" 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist T 353l35lf Mad! Sa. 133 W. 2Bth St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh. BUSINESS RETURNS AFTER SUMMER LULL. With the summer season gradually drawing to a close, it pleases us to re- port that business is again returning in the Pittsburgh territory; not a stel- lar showing, however, but prosperity is being breathed from the very at- mosphere. Cooler weather, we may add, has helped things noticeably. Ac- cording to our local weather reports the month of August has been the coolest August for 30 years. There is plenty of stock, but no variety. Gladi- oli and asters are prime factors. The September gladioli far excel those of the earlier summer in quality, and there are lots of them, too. The whole- sale men are having a hard time get- ting rid of their asters without giv- ing them away. The late crop stock is excellent, but there are so many of them around that they attract little attention. New crop carnations are appearing daily, and the excellent con- dition of the plants in the local green- houses is causing much comment. NOTES. "We regret to announce the death of John Bubach, of Brooklyn, N. Y., which occurred Saturday, August 28. Mr. Bubach was very well liked by the trade, and at the time of his death was western road agent for the Mc- Callum Company, having been con- nected with Schloss Bros., New York, some time ago. The McCallum Company have added a basket manufacturing department to their growing florists' supply business, with John Schuler in charge, who has catered to the best retail trade in the same capacity until August. E. J. Mc- Callum is on a business trip to Cleve- land. Henry Wiggins promises some great surprises when he opens his new re- tail store on one of our leading ave- nues this fall. "Just wait until I show you some new ideas", says Wig. We'll wait!, Carl Zilinski has opened a retail flower store in Montooth borough, at the terminus of the Beltzhoover car line, having operated a range of green- houses for a number of years. Mrs. E. A. Williams' store is again in good shape, after a long interrup- tion to business, caused by raising the flood level throughout the downtown district. G. M. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing VKoMe Rower M^Kets New York, Sept. 8. Roses, Beauty, special..... 10 " extra and fancy... 6 No. land No. 2... 3 " Alice Stanley 1 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 " Francis Scott Key, special. 5 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 extra... 3 " No.l&No,2 " White Killarney, special... " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 No. land No. 2.. " Queen 1 Brilliant 1 " Aaron Ward 1 " Richmond 1 " Sunburst 1 " Taft 1 " Milady 1 " J. L.Moclc 1 " Hadley 1 " Ophelia 1 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 11 Hoosier Beauty 1 Cattleya Orchids, special " " inferior grades.. 25 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 4 Lily of the Valley 2 Asters Dahlias 1 Carnations Tuberoses perdoz., 25c@30c Bouvardias 1 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 Asparagus Pluinosug....doz. bchs. 1 Smilax doz. strings. Gladiolus per doz . Per 100 00@15 00 00® 8 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 50® 1 00 5 00 00® 5 00 75® 2 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 50 00 0C@35 00 00® 5 00 00® 3 00 25® 1 00 00® 1 50 75® 1 00 00® 1 25 00® 1 50 00® 2 00 75® 1 00 . 10c@15c United Gut Flower Go. 9 Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Tour Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. 1. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Tra.ndly Charles Schenck Tracndly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones : 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New T.rk Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St.. Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madiion Square Tie Largest snipper ana" Receiver of Cut Flowers f^°A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 430 The American Florist. Sept. n, St. Louis. ITXERAL WORK ONLY OUTLET FOB STOCK. The warm weather the past week materially increased the supply of stock, and outside of funeral work there was but little doing. A frost severe enough to kill outside stock is about the only remedy to force busi- ness. There are some good asters now coming in, prices ranging from two to three cents. Carnations are also ar- riving but the stock looks poor. All kinds of roses and lilies are plentiful, American Beauty and Mrs. Charles Russell being in fair demand. NOTES. Five wholesalers journeyed to Kirk- wood, September 1, to attend by re- quest the growers' meeting. The feat- ure of this meeting was how the whole- saler stood on the early closing ques- tion. After a debate the wholesalers concluded to close every evening at six o'clock after September 15, but posi- tively agreed to keep closed Sunday. John Steidle, of Olivette, who has heretofore shipped his stock to a prominent retailer, is now consigning his entire cut in roses and carnations to H. G. Berning. John is a first class grower and his stock will be welcomed by the florists in general. W. A. Seeger, Jr., president of the Mullanphy Florists Co., and Miss Beu- lah Kirk Radford, of Chattanooga, Tenn., were married August. 31. Con- gratulations are in order. J. B. Schaeffer, formerly head de- signer for Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney, has now accepted a position with the Mullanphy Florists, at their downtown store. The florists and nurserymen's union had beautifully designed floats in the Labor day parade. Grimm & Gorly and the Mullanphy Florists were also rep- resented. Geo. H. Angermueller has already begun his holiday campaign in sup- plies. He expects a full line in all novelties for fall and holiday trade. H. G. Berning had a fine supply in fancy asters last week. Large quan- tities of roses are coming in and are sold in lots in order to move. Vincent Gorly and wife have re- turned from the coast just in time to receive their handsome new delivery car. William Grey, formerly with the Mullanphy Florists, is now with Pat- rick Larkin, of Kansas City. Mrs. Rosie Schoenle, of the Schoenle Floral Co., has remodeled and hand- somely decorated her store. Alex Siegel will return this week and will have no difficulty in starting his bargain sales. Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. has a fine large stock of fancy wooden easels. J. Young & Sons have started to build their greenhouses on Olive Road. Tom Carr at the Union market re- ports trade as picking up. Miss Doussart. of East St. Louis, reports trade good. W. F. Oklahoma City. Business has fallen off considerably within the last week, there being little doing in any class of work. In the Labor day parade put on here, there was but one decorated float; this was done in natural flowers and was the work of The Stiles Co. Judging from the appearance of some of the asters that are reaching here from Chicago, the crop must be below its usual standard of quality this year. September 1 rounded out the first year's business of Furrow & Co. as re- tailers in this city. Their success has been beyond all expectations and they look for still greater business during the year to come. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We oSer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " t 90 18x 5x3 " " 1 60 2lx 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3H, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3K 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 290 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 675 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture.the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Mrs. Eager, of the firm of Furrow & Co., returned September 4, from a six weeks' vacation spent in the north. Mrs. Eager spent some time in Chicago and called upon many of the whole- sale and retail dealers while there. Visitors : A. Smith, of the Inter- state Rustic Company, Wichita Falls, Tex.; A. A. Anderson, representing Cordley & Hayes, New York; Mrs. T. S. Hillyer, Austin, Tex., on her. way home from the S. A. F. convention, ac- companied by her daughter. S. S. B. Cincinnati. SHORT STOCK HAKD TO MOVE. Business is steady and better than it was, but as yet is not strong enough to take up all receipts. The better and longer grades of blooms sell fairly well, but the short ones crowd up. Asters continue in a very heavy supply and include many excellent offerings. Glad- ioli receipts are large and more Amer- ica are arriving than for the past few weeks. In roses, good blooms in all seasonable varieties may be had in quantities. Easter lilies and rubrums are plentiful. Some fine dahlias are coming into the market. Other offer- ings include carnations and cosmos. The supply of greens is sufficient to take care of all present needs. NOTES. C. J. Ohmer and wife and Master Jim Ohmer have returned to this city after motoring through Ohio. The installation of the county re- corder and county treasurer on Labor day used many flowers. Max Rudolph has the big Alms & Doepke Company fall opening decora- tion this week. The E. G. Hill Floral Company has a number of large openings for this week. C. E. Critchell has been getting in some excellent American Beauties. Visitors : W. C. Laurence of Lau- rence Floral Co., Atlanta, Ga.; J. G. Botkin and family, Urbana, Ohio; S. Geller, representing the Geller Florist Supply Co., Brooklyn, N. Y.; Milton Alexander, representing Lion & Co., New York; George Hampton, of J. G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and J. T. Heidegen, Aurora, Ind. H. Retail Florists i-o Windsor, Ont., Horticultural Society. The first annual flower show given under the auspices of the Windsor Horticultural Society, which opened September 2 in the Agricultural build- ing was a truly remarkable exhibition, when it is taken into consideration that the majority of the exhibitors were school children who raised the flowers and vegetables displayed' from Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IU. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag. $3.50 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural Moss $1 75 per bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Trade Directory Price S3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing The best florist boxes for style and quality are SEFT0N BOXES Illustrated catalog in colors on request. 1333 W. 35th St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing penny packets of seeds, which they pur- chased from the horticultural society- last spring, and many of the children had only clay in which to grow thejr plants. In the section devoted to flowers al- most every seasonable variety was to be seen. There were many tasty ar- rangements of cut blooms and pot. plants, and many of the basket ar- rangements would have received an. award in competition with more ex- perienced "grown-ups." The exhibition: was an artistic one, and from an edu- cational point of view it was a splendid success, and it will doubtless be re- peated next year on a much larger scale, as the interest in the initial event this year was attested by an at- tendance of more than 10.000 persons, many coming from Detroit. Carter & Howe, florists, assisted the ladies of the society in arranging the attractive exhibits, taking every pains to make the affair the success it proved' to be. 19*5- The American Florist. 43 i DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 18 57 'Ifflttd nORIST 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send ni yoor retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. Cc GEO. D. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery, Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines. la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders ior hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclidl Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR OARFIGLU PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I. ' and an T. J. JOHNSTON 6 CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCDNNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. HTBI/BGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to A any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mast accompany all order* from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alhxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C 1153 Broadway. Cor. 1 5th & H. Sts AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. */ -vcai ioin »irc«- To out-of-town florists: KTli'\A T VflHK - We are in the Heart of «*"« lUlia And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .V/.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditorium Annei, CHICAGO. 1 LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Tails and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 432 The American Florist. Sept. n> DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade lit other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. £. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders in warded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throghout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 FLORISTS, 1415 Faravm St. Members of The Florists ' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, 0. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. - Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Snop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store. Portland, Me. Randolph & MeClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rueter's New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston, 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aid Gratiot Aveniiss. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. <5UDE BROS.CQ, ,^> ■ * s^ Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park j.A.vAiwrriNi. norai vo* President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST Ml orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO i9 J 5- The American Florist. 433 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVER? PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Sfif ffioniion 3Floto?r &bojt, 2Jii>„ 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, Telephone 2656 Established 1880 EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penir- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenf elder. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, 0-— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral. Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, "Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Meyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocehi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocehi 334=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders : promptly and moa carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist tvhen writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Pbone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. H> Y RE®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET' Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat Dunlop's 83 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbilt Hotel NEW YORK RACTflN 1 Park Street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing 434 The American Florist, Sept, ii DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to 1H -—*m'TT ~—~ All orders carefully filled ^'2223WHad' s '" 1 under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS ,25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone. 506 Lone Dist. Fell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City. Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney Ph one. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnll 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, mil MTU MIUH We are the center of the great "ULUICl, Mlrlfli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florisls' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL J S New York. MYER, FLORIST, SSS!" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop 69 MADISON AVENUE The Leading Florists KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n . Mention the American Florist when writing C. IL PREY, 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. Wholesale and Retail Florist G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. eth st., Ft. Smith, Ark DENTON FLORAL CO., DENTON TEX S.W.KANADY.Mgr. UU1IUI1, I LA, Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Texas Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWARK M. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short, notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH. Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH 8 SONS will fill your orders for uesigua and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'5- The American Florist. 435 * * Winter Flowering Sweet Peas Spencer Types Our expert California seed growers have spent much time "rogueing" the original stock seed of the so-called ' Winter Flowering" Spencer types. Many untrue colors were found and many of the old "Grandiflora" type, sometimes forty per cent wrong. These have been thrown out. Novelty Yarrawa The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted buff with blush wings. The flowers are exquisitely waved, many being double flowered and produced on long, stout stems. Oz., $2.00; lb., $30.00; trade pkt., V A oz., 50c. Selma Swenson A beautiful clear light soft pink, waved petals, strong grower and good forcer, originated by Mr. August Swenson, and introduced exclusively by us. This is seed of Mr. Swenson's growing. Oz. , $10.00; 14 oz., $2.50. Rose Queen A Christmas flower, rose pink Spencer, a popular Indianapolis novelty. Our seed grown and saved from originator's stock. Oz., $10.00; 14 oz , $2.50. Oz. Vt oz. Tr. pkt. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender...... $8.00 $4.00 $2.0O Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Bright shell pink 1.75 .50 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink 2.00 .50 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Apple- blossom pink 2.00 .50 Pink and White lb., $15.00 1.50 .50 Orchid Beauty. Dark rose, blushed with orange $2.00 Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 2.00 Rose Queen. Rose pink 10.00 Venus White, pink wings 2.00 $0.50 .50 $5.00 2.50 .50 Also 20 Named Christmas Sorts, Grandiflora Type. Price, oz., 10c; lb., $1.25. Ask for list. I Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph st., Chicago * * SMITH'S REVISED Chrysanthemum Manual The best work on Chrysanthemum culture for the florist. Treats the subject in a concise manner, covering: the whole work irom care of stock to staging blooms. Price, 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. gffggS GERANIUMS Summer Prices. ■ Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States cast of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. S.A. Nutt $1" 00 per 1000 Rlcard and Poitevine 1250 " " ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. PA Mention the American Florist when writing Write GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL., For Prices and List of MUMS, ROSES, FERNS, BEGONIAS and General Stock Wholesale Grower to the Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnation Plants Fine, Healthy Stock at Cleanup Prices. White Perfection $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Victory 4.00 per 100; 35.0Oper 1000 J. A. BUDLONG, 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 111. Send For Description of Seedling Carnation MISS TO * Rooted cuttings, * £ $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. % L1TTLEFIELD&WYMANI North Abington, Mass. % , * Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whatever we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER 8 HURRKLL, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 2!4-in. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 3 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 45.00 4 -in. Asparagus Plumosus, l'g-e pots 7.50 70.00 2!4-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 21.50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2«-in. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55.00 3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 95.00 24-in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38.00 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70.00 2M-in. Primula Obconicas. Fancy mixed or separate colors 2.50 22.50 2Vi-in. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3.00 25.00 254-in. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2^2-in. Smilax 2.50 22.50 2H-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6.00 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75.0(1 10,000 Ferns — From bench: Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 00 and $20.00 ner 100. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; fin? stock. $5.00 per 100. $45 CO per IOiiO. 2W-in. Violet Plants-Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, S3.U0 per 10}. $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. 436 The American Florist. Sept. ii, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; P. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D.C., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. San Francisco,, Calif. — Lester D. Morse will leave shortly for a two months' stay north, where he hopes to regain his health. St. Louis, Mo. — A. W. Schisler, of the Schisler & Kaercher Seed Co., has purchased the Blue Ribbon farm of 377 acres, located 14 miles from this city, for $60,000. It will be used by the company as an experiment station. One Michigan grower writes : "It is difficult to tell now just what dam- age has been done but we have been hurt by flood, rust and frost and we look for the shortest crop of beans in our history as growers." Visited Chicago: Fred B. King, of Mandeville, King & Co., Rochester, N. Y., returning from the Pacific coast, with wife and family; G. C. Thomson, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; George H. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber & Co., London, Eng. Philadelphia, Pa. — The auction sale of the bankrupt stock of the Johnson Seed Co., under the direction of the receiver, James O'Brien, was held August! 24. The appraisement was something over $12,000, but at the auction prices realized were very poor. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade September S were as follows : Timothy, $5.75 to $S.OO per 100 pounds. — Robert Newcomb, for- merly with Vaughan's Seed Store, is now with the W. W. Barnard Co. — D. D. P. Roy, formerly with A. Henderson & Co., is opening an office at 168 North Michigan avenue for the sale of seed's, bulbs and plants. Onion Set Growers Affected. At Wheeling, near Chicago, all in- tercourse between the farms is pro- hibited because of foot and mouth dis- ease quarantine. Some onion set grow- ers are affected. Onion Sets. Warmer and generally clear weather in the Chicago district has been fav- orable since our last issue for getting this crop in crates and sheltered. Late gathered sets are said to be forming new shoots and indicating a disposi- tion to start into growth. Corn is improving. Melon seed crops have been hurt by cold. Cold Weather and the Crops. The Produce News of September 4 says that at Petoskey, Mich., Louis Dar- ling lost 400 acres of seed beans, while Frank Grueller & Sons lost heavily. Cadillac, Mich., reports white beans, corn and pickles wiped out, potatoes badly hurt. At Ludington on the lake the losses were not so heavy, 75 per cent of beans cut down. Green Bay, Wis., reports the coldest August day since 1SS7. Potatoes generally dam- aged in northern Michigan and north- ern Wisconsin. Ice formed at La- crosse, Wis., with lowest August temp- erature, 35 degrees. Bean Damage in Michigan. RAIN MORE HARMFUL THAN FROST. Jackson, September 1. — "From re- ports that we get from the northern part of the state," writes S. M. Isbell & Co., "there has been some damage done by frosts, the most damage hav- ing been done by the extremely wet weather which induced blight and an- thracnose. Further south on the sandy lands the damage has not been so bad. One dealer who made an ex- tensive trip in his automobile, phones us that he thought in some places the light frosts were a benefit rather than a damage, as the extremely wet weath- er had made an excessive growth of vines, and that by killing off the few top runners and leaves the sun would be able to penetrate and cure what beans there were. Here in the imme- diate vicinity of Jackson, there has been no damage done by the frosts. We look for a 50 per cent crop of garden beans, perhaps a little better. If we should get real good weather, it may exceed this somewhat." Alpena, September 1. — Rogers Bros, report as follows : "Frost at least in one of our districts in southern Michi- gan does not seem to have done much damage. We do not think that our crops have been injured by frost to any extent but they have been dam- aged considerably by the extreme wet weather." Saginaw, September 6. — The firm of W. H. Grenell reports as follows : "Some farmers report a better crop than others, and some a total loss. We are having wet weather at present, which is of course not encouraging, and should it continue, the bean crop will suffer considerably more. Holland Seed Crops. Sluis Brothers, of Enkhuizen, ad- vise that owing to the high prices of foodstuffs contracting for biennial seed crops was extremely difficult the past season and will be still more so for 1916. The weather conditions also during the past season have been very unfavorable so that the general out- look in vegetable seeds is far from promising. In flower seeds the early ripening stocks were harvested in fair quantity and of good quality with few excep- tions. The later ripening stocks will afford smaller yield, owing to unfav- orable conditions during the harvesting period. New York Seed Trade. The MacNiff Horticultural Company will soon start their auctions, an- nouncement of which will be found elsewhere in this issue. In the mean time their counter trade in seeds, bulbs and plants is constantly increasing. John S. Nicholas, the Grand Central florist and seedsman, has recently re- ceived a large shipment of Holland bulbs. Mr. Nicholas is encouraged by the success of his seed department. The Stumpp & Walter Co. have re- cently exhibited a collection of fine blooms of the best asters. In their show windows bulbs in variety are fea- tured. John Wilk, who has a seed store on 33rd street near the Pennsylvania sta- tion, says he is well pleased with the outlook for fall business. At the office of the H. Frank Dar- row Co. it was recently stated that let- ters from Belgium advise them that azaleas will be shipped. The Yokohama Nursery Co. has re- ceived from Japan shipments of callas, freesias and formosum lily bulbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co. have a very fine exhibit of bulbs. A. F. F. Rice on the Bean Crop. Cambridge, N. Y. — The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. writes as follows Septem- ber 6 : "The bean situation is most un- satisfactory and we fear that dwarf wax beans are in as bad condition as we ever saw them at this season of the year and the tender podded green dwarf sorts are also practically gone, while the later and hardier varieties are hanging in the balance and will require good weather all through this month to mature and save them. In the first place, beans were late in be- ing planted this year. The wet, cold weather not only made it impossible to plant at the regular time, but delayed their growth throughout the season. Many fields it was impossible to culti- vate owing to the continued rains and these conditions finally brought about a condition of blight, of rot and of rust and finally many fields were caught by frost, so that it seems as though about everything has happened that could happen. Taking it altogether on dwarf wax and dwarf green pod beans we do not remember more than two or three years when the outlook at this season of the year has been so bad as it is now in all the history of our business." Imports. During the week ending September 4 imports were received at New York as follows : John Wilk, 36 bags vegetable ma- nure (Hull, Eng.) ; 2 cases bulbs (Marseilles, France). Vandegrift & Co., 16 cases peat moss, 129 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Stumpp & Walter Co., 60 cases bulbs (Marseilles, France). W. E. Marshall & Co., 94 cases bulbs (Marseilles, France). C. W. Wood, 42 cases bulbs (Mar- seilles, France). To order, 7,416 cases bulbs, 1,158 barrels seeds, 641 barrels peat moss. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE, CARROT. RADISH. PARSNIP. PARSLEY. CELERY. ENDIVE. LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 19*5. The American Florist. 437 COLD STORAGE VALLEY Bruns* Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. $18.00 for 1000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists* Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500: $4.50 for 250; $2.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Raltimnrp Mil Pedigree Tomato Seeds DOIIIIIIUIB, B1U. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, : NEBRASKA L. Giganteums, 8-9 in.. 8-10 in., 910 in. Also Bamboo Stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NURSERY CO., Ltd., Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing S. ffl. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash. Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Galvanized Wire Stakes 5 ft. NO. 8 wire, per 1000.. .$12. 85 6 ft. " 8 " ' " ... 15.50 3 ft. NO. 9 wire, per 1000... $6.40 3V 2 «. " 9 " " " ... 7.50 4 ft. " 9 " " " ... 8.50 BONE MEAL, Absolutely Highest Grade. 6 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs., 70c; 60 lbs , $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.00; bag of 200 lbs., $3.75; 500 lbs., $8.50; 1000 lbs., *16.50; ton, J32.00. SHEEP MANURE, Pulverized. Put up in 100-lb. bags. 100 lbs., $1.50. 500 lbs., $6.00; 1000 lbs., $10.00; ton, $19 00. Florists' Fall Bulb Catalogue mailed for the asking. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., B1 ^?SK™W CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing I Holland Grown Seeds! * * * * * * * * * We are growers of Garden Beets, Mangels, Sugar Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Cornsalad, Cress, Endive, Kale, Kohl- Rabi, Leek, Mustard, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Spinach, Turnip, Rutabaga, and a general line of Flower Seeds, and solicit inquiries from the trade for both this fall's delivery and for next year's growing. Regular sailings from our country to the United States and Canada. SLUIS BROTHERS, Cable Address: SEMEN, Enkhuizen. Wholesale Seed Growers ENKHUIZEN, HOLLAND * * * * Mention the American Florist when writing Simon Louis Freres & Co. SEED GROWERS Bruyeres=le=Chatel, Seine et Oise, France We are sellers for immediate delivery of Asparagus, Broad Beans, Beets, Broccolis, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflowers, Celery, Chicory, Dandelion, Leeks, Lettuce, Mangel, Onion, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Vegetable Marrow, Swiss, Turnip, Swedes, Grass Seeds, Clever Seed. We are buyers of Poa-pratensis, Timothy, Meadow Fescue, Herd Grass. Mention the American Florist when writing * Ex Cold Storage | NEW YORK or CHICAGO Finest Grade of GERMAN and DANISH PIPS ASK FOR PRICES * * * * * ' ' T.. ...... ' * Loechner&Co.,Inc, 11 Warren St., New York I THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. jmuitiiiiUitiiuii uuiiumimi imuiiii^ 1 BURPEE'S SEEDS 1 § Philadelphia Z 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists E 3 and Market Gardeners E 1llTinTITTTff!TTTf?!ffTfffTff!fTfTTTffffT!ITTr & [ilium Form (Black Stem) 7 to 9. 250 to case $15.50 per case COLD STORAGE VALLEY The very highest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 1000, at $17.00 per case ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 41 1-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. 438 The American Florist. Sept. ii y llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli I!!!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUI!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1UIIUII| Plant After Your 'Mums the Best Paying Crop | Winter Flowering Orchid Sweet Peas ( and get continuous picking from February until summer. I have 30 varieties listed, but the few here have proved to be the best money j makers for commercial use: Pink and White Orchid, celebrated commer- cial sort; Mrs. A. A. Skach, finest light pink; White Orchid, best white; j Orchid Beauty, dark rose; Red Orchid, best red. Price: % oz -> 75c; 1 oz,, | $1.75; 4 ozs., $6.00. Special prices on larger lots. Winter Grandiflora: Zvolanek's Pink, light pink; Watchung, white; Mrs. W. Sim, salmon; Improved Meteor, the best rose pink and many others. Price: 1 oz., 25c; 1 lb., $1.50; 5 lbs., $5. m Late Summer Spencer Sweet Peas: Pink Spencer, White Spencer, Blanche Ferry Spencer, ■ Ress, Helen Lewis, salmon orange; Ress, King Edward Spencer, red; Lilac and Lavender Spencer. Price; 1 oz., 30c: 1 lb., $3.00; 5 lbs., $12.00. Summer Grandiflora and Unwin: White Nora, Gladys Unwin, Frank Dolby, Lady G. ■ Hamilton, King Edward, 7th; special price so long as they last, 1 lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00; g 25 lbs., $15.00. | Order now before we have to report to be sold out again. Ask for List. ANTON C. ZVOLANEK, Sweet Pea Ranch, LOMPOC, CALIF. mum iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiin Contract Seed Growers Cnapiiriiac' Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, opebiailieb. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick 6 Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, in yariety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, &uciteT ^ i A; ' Wt xm "'J* mA mfm li v ^^^0 f ,;;.••■ 1^J8 f i ffm^uf^^Ji Fall Bulbs 1 LI HUM FORMOSUM P „ 1000 | 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) $60.00 I 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 70.00 | 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) 80.00 I Narcissus P. W. Grandiflora Per 1000 = Vaughan's Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) $11.00 | Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) 9.00 I Precocious, Vaughan's Ex. Early Grandiflora Mammoth Bulbs, 14 ctms. and up 12.00 I White Roman Hyacinths I „ „ , Per 1000 = 11-12 ctms. (2500 to case) $21.00 1 12-15 ctms. "whole crop," about 1800 to case 27.00 = LILIUM FORMOSUM. l^allaS Per 1000 U/4-iy 2 inch $ 50.00 H/ 2 -2 inch 80.00 2-2y 2 inch 100.00 •'BOOK FOR FLORISTS'" NOW READY. Storage Specials Per case = Giganteum, 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 1 6.50 Formosum, 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 14.00 I VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York 1 -7iiiiiiimiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim Branches Michigan, Wisconsin and Idaho The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, MILFORD, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER S SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH Bloom sdale Farm. SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saiony, Germany PRIMROSES Per 100 Chinese and Malacoides,2i4 in.pot.$2.00 Forbesii, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 2H in pot 1.50 Obc. Gigantea, 2Vi in. pot 2.00 Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, 214 in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $7.00 per 1000 1.00 Pansy Seed, giant fl oz., $4.00 Vinca Var.,£eld plants 5.00 — CASH DELAWARE, OHIO. Jos. H. Cunningham, Mention the American Florist when writing J.O. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY, ENGLAND RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing 440 The American Florist. Sept. II. The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 304 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June, 1916 Robert Ptle, of the Conard & Jones Co., "West Grove, Pa., passed through Chicago September 3, returning from the west. Boskoop, Holland. — W. B. Van Eyk, for the past nine years United States and Canadian representative of G. W. Van Gelderen, has entered the reor- ganized concern as a partner, the firm to be known as Van Gelderen & Co. Stand Under Thirty Thousand Dollar Tree. Thirty members of the American Pomological Society, touring the or- ange groves of southern California while enroute to Berkeley for their annual vacation, made Whittier their mecca, with the famous $30,000 avo- cato tree on the H. J. Woodward ranch as their principal objective. Re-establishing Ruined Vineyards. Two hundred thousand acres of vineyards planted with European vines, it is estimated, have been de- stroyed in California by phylloxera since its introduction into this country. Except in the case of vineyards which can be flooded cheaply and the insect killed in this way, the only means of re-establishing these vineyards is to grow the European varieties on native stocks that are resistant to phylloxera. To assist grape growers to do this, the United States department of agri- culture has just published Bulletin No. 209, "Testing Grape Varieties in the Vinifera Regions of the United States," which records the results of investiga- tions carried on at a number of experi- ment vineyards in the years between 1909 and 1913. The chief feature of this bulletin is a series of extensive tables showing the behavior of the im- portant European varieties of grapes when grown on their own roots and also when grafted on the various stock varieties whose roots are resistant to phylloxera. New French Roses. Mme. Raymond Poincare, hybrid tea (Prince de Bulgarie x Mme. Melanie Soupert). — This rose received the gold medal at LaBagatelle for the best new rose of French origin. It is a strong grower, free blooming and has good strong stems. The bud is well shaped and opens well. The flower is well- shaped, double, of pinkish yellow color tinted with salmon. Mme. Marcel Delanney, hybrid tea. — The flower is very double with large broad petals; color that of LaFrance, with a fine edge of bright pink. The flower is carried on a stiff stem with few thorns; foliage a fine green. Free blooming. Received the gold medal at LaBagatelle for the best new foreign rose. Enticelante, hybrid tea (Gruss an Teplitz). — A fine bedding rose; large, free blooming; robust bush of great vigor. The flower is elongated and double, of a velvety crimson red color. Candeur Lyonnaise, hybrid remon- tant (issue of Frau Karl Druschki).— Hardy, vigorous, branching; foliage dark green; thorns few; fine oval bud on stiff stem. The flower is very large, of a fine pure white, sometimes lightly tinted with pale sulphur yellow. It re- tains the best qualities of Frau Karl Druschki, but is more double and much larger, and opens fully without show- ing stamens and pistils. Mme. Bardon Job, remontant (issue of Prince de Bulgarie) . — Strong plant, with bright green foliage; buds borne on strong stems, mostly solitary. The color is chrome, canary or lemon yel- low and flowers large, satiny and dou- ble. Gustave Bienvetu, Wichuriana. — Re- sembles Hiawatha, semi-double; color intense crimson red; flowers numerous, in clusters. Mile. Louise Crette. — Very similar to Candeur Lyonnaise. Mme. Royet, multiflora (issue of Climbing Rambler and an unnamed sort). — Retains of the latter great free- dom of bloom, but much larger and deeper colored flowers. Plant vigor- ous and branching-, and should stand in the front rank of climbing roses. Ranoncule, polyantha of M. Barbier. —Foliage shining green, continuous and free flowering in clusters of 15 to 50 blooms; flowers of medium size, double in form of a ranunculus; color a very pretty brilliant salmon rose, very different from other sorts; good plant for beds, groups or borders. Paul Noel (Wuchuriana x M. Til- lier). — Broad shining foliage; flowers in clusters of two to five, double, shrimp pink, shaded sulphur yellow; pretty, upright bud; early and long flowering. Mme. Pierre de Bouchaud, hybrid tea (Marquise de Ganay x Liberty). — ■ Vigorous shrub with erect branches and fine foliage; flowers cup-shaped, double, medium in size. Color varies from coppery carmine to brick rose, resembling the bignonia; reverse, deep bluish carmine. Lucien Chaure, hybrid tea (Mme. Abel Chatenay x Pie X). — Flesh pink, shaded to light creamy pink, shining- center. The flowers are very large and regular, produced in profusion till No- vember. Excellent for forcing or bed- ding. Has retained all the good quali- ties of Mme. Chatenay. Lady Dunleath, hybrid tea. — Flower ivory white, shaded with yolk of egg yellow; fine form, very fragrant; bud long and pointed; stem long and stiff; vigorous, always in bloom, superb. Mme. Colette Martinet, hybrid tea. — Continues to prove itself a superb va- riety; most vigorous and free bloom- ing, and reminding one of the William Allen Richardson by the brilliant color- ing of its flowers. PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO. PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSEUR and L. COURANT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Fear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK DARROW, NEW YORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O. Box 1260. Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 12 cents (cost of postage), and 25 cents (cost of volume) — (which sum of 25 cent will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00), our general illustrated descriptive and analytical Catalogue (Edition A. F.l, 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes giving the full descriptive Nomenclature with prices of all the plants which we cultivate, wil be sent free to any person applying for same. '9*5- The American Florist. 441 always read Wi 1 1 b old advertisements! They invariably contain news of timely and interesting merchandise on which YOU can make LARGE PROFITS. HYDRANGEA Otaksa — in field, ready for 5-in. pots.. 15c each French varieties — in field, pink and white, ready for 5-in. pots 20c each Otaksa— in field, large plants, ready for 9-in. pots , 75c each Olaksa, pot-grown, 5-in $3.60 per doz. French varieties, strong, pot-grown, 5-in 4.20 per doz. Owing to the war, Azaleas will be very scarce, and to help you meet the Christ- mas demand for blooming plants, why not be prepared with a fine stock of Cycla- men? Now is the opportune time to buy them. And for your Hydrangeas at Easter time it will cer- tainly be wise to make preparations at once. It will pay you to order at the low prices quoted now CYCLAMEN Exceptionally fine stock in Red, Pink, White, Salmon and White with Red Eyes, in best strains such as v\ andsbek. 3-inch 8c each 4-inch 15c each 5-inch 40c each If you would like to receive all our more special and exclusive offers regularly, ask to have your name on our selected mailing list, The Geo. Wittbold Co., Long Distance Telephone, Graceland 1112. 739 Buckingham Place. CHICAGO HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, "TTLE SILVER, Mention the American Florist when writing Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing * . ROSES-ROSES-ROSES |; Best Sorts of Best Quality Only. * We are now booking orders for Fall delivery. Stock large of all || leading old and newer varfeties, at lowest possible prices con- * * * * «-***************#*******.i»2MH Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE G0NARD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, - OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. BOGOTO (Chapinero) COLOMBIA. 442 The American Florist. Sept. n. Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, 0., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, 0„ Treasurer. Benton Harbor, Mich.— This year has been the "worst ever" here for fancy Osage melons. Low temperature and excess moisture have prevented de- velopment. The standard barrel of the United States should contain 7,056 cubic inches, with 28% inch staves and 17%- inch heads, head material not thicker than 2-5 of an inch. Mission Bell is a California brand of cantaloupe now being marketed in the central west, each fruit bearing a blue and red bell-shaped paper sticker, about one inch across. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, September 7. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 15 to 25 cents; radishes, $1.00 to $1.50 per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, box, 35 to 50 cents; tomatoes, 4 bas- kets, 25 to 50 cents. New York, September 7. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 to 35 cents; cucumbers, $1.50 to $2.00 per basket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $3.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents to 90 cents per package; radishes, per 100 bunches, 4fl.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 50 cents to $1.00; rhubarb, per 100 bunches, 75 cents to $1.25. Asters* Under Glass. As before reported in these columns, we have made quite an effort for sev- eral years to produce high grade asters under glass in the summer months. For this purpose we use several plant houses that lack head-room for cucum- bers or tomatoes, houses that would •otherwise stand idle. Asters have so many enemies here out-doors that it is almost useless to try to grow them for cut flower purposes outside. The modern demand is for a perfect, clean, clear colored flower on a long stem, such as it is hard to produce exposed to every wind and weather and bug that comes along. Recently we have noticed that the striped melon bugs have taken a liking to the expanding blossoms and they attack them by the thousands, making sorry looking rags out of the finest blossoms. Inside we have had little trouble. Red spider is controlled by syringing with the hose; we aim to give the plants a good un- dercut once a week; thrips are checked "by spraying with "Black Leaf 40", while occasional cutworms, caterpil- lars and bugs are hand-picked. We have grown a glorious crop of flowers this season, the best we ever raised — in fact the crop is a revelation to our- selves, proving that there are possibili- ties in asters yet unexploited. Our asters are so fine that many believe they are chrysanthemums. As regards varieties, we never used the Queen of Market strain; we cannot get the houses in time for them. For the early crop, from August 15 on, we use Early Non-Lateral Branching White and Shell Pink; to follow these, Imperial White and Shell Pink; next, Giant Pu- rity and Giant Daybreak. For late, Simplex Late-branching in white and shell pink. We have lost money in purple and lavender asters and have quit them entirely. Violet King is a grand aster under glass, but the color is not popular. We do not like the Victoria class; they are too formal, while the Comets or ostrich plumes are too hard to handle. Our seeds are American-grown and it is a great pleasure to find such a superior arti- cle, American-made. In fact, the above strains leave nothing to be de- sired. These flowers are so beautiful they sell themselves — each shipment means a call for more. Our success with asters is not a mushroom-growth; no overnight lucky stumble, but the result of years of patient work. This region is a limestone country; the type of soil is rather heavy and bakes hard, after being moistened; these conditions are unfavorable to as- ters. What they need is a loose soil full of humus. We have had our best results by using spent hotbeds, throw- ing out ground, manure and all in the fall and using this for the aster beds next summer. Thus this soil is about one half well decayed horse manure and one-half garden loam. Again the plants have done better on benches with four inches of soil than in deep solid beds. Spaced 9x9 inches we have, by pinching the crown buds, from 6 to 10 fine blossoms and often a lot of short ones later on. After the plants are well started on the benches, we dust them freely with hydrated lime, which is then washed into the soil by a copious watering. This is repeated several times and induces a strong, healthy growth. When the buds ap- pear we top-dress lightly with a mix- ture of equal parts pulverized chicken manure and acid phosphate, which is all the extra feeding they get. We generally manage to care for the asters during rainy spells, thus giving all garden hands a chance to put in full time. This season, owing to the end- less showers, we were able to disbud all our asters, same as is practiced by carnation men, which no doubt ac- counts for the magnificent flowers grown. Finally, as regards returns, we find the receipts about the same as for any good greenhouse crop in the winter months, with no charge for heat. Asters flourish under frequent syringing and showering in hot weath- er, and this detail of culture under glass needs close attention. On the other hand, rust is easily induced by wet foliage over night or during rainy weather. In general, the old estab- lished greenhouse rules apply. Marketman. "Market Gardening." A new book on "Market Gardening," by F. L. Yeaw, manager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co., Roswell, N. M. and formerly professor of market gar- dening at the Massachusetts Agricul- tural College, Amherst, has just been issued, containing 102 pages, 5x7, with 36 illustrations. It is an elementary text book and a practical, reliable and handy guide for all growers of vege- tables, its purpose being to furnish in condensed form, information as to the methods and best practices of growing the commoner varieties of vegetables, 23 in number. The contents include : "Location for the Market Garden," "Cultivation," "Fertilizers," "Hot Beds," "Seeds and Seed Sowing," "Transplanting," "Irrigation," "Vege- table Gardens," "Storing and Packing," "Crops." The book is now ready bound in cloth, and can be obtained at The American Florist office, price 75 cents. Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THI BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo.St.,Paul,Minn Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers , Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- PROF. BEAL. ^^ cQurse . n / lorf _ culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C F., Springfield, Mass, Mention the American Florist when writing- TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) cppflAI TICC ■ Beans. Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, Feai i>i luihli ilo. R a di s hes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters. Balsams. Begonias. Carnation! Cinerarias. Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalor^e free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per % oz., postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, oi strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. i9 z 5- The American Florist. 443 •i A BIRD IN THE HAND >J You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several Azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the Azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know; conditions may Change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock when there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home— "Made in America"— stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS For example. We offer: Otaksa, with 7 to 10 branches at $25.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 5 and 6 branches at 20.00 the 100 Otaksa, with 4 branches at 15.00 the 100 French Novelties, all the best ones, at 5.00 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep-green healthy foliage, and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and yon can cash 'em next Easter. ■There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next Spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. Wholesale Only— Ours Are "Made in America." JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York f Robert Craig Co... S& PALMS ' and Novelties in Decorative Plants. iMarkrf and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2Hft , 1.50 each Pyramids,3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids. 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2-ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes, 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN m g&3Eo*- Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana TTTVTl, . „ I SPECIAL SALE OF * | Asplenium Nidus Avis I * (Bird's nest Fern) * j. At greatly reduced prices to make ■£, a room for Christmas Stock. a I, 4-in. pans $ 4.00 per doz. ,$, j, 5-in. pans 6.00perdoz. .j. a 6-in. pans 12.00perdoz. .g. j, 7-in. pans 15.00perdoz. ,}, .j, 8-in. pans 24.00perdoz. ,{, + Write for Wholesale list of Ferns, Palms, Etc. 4- 5" Femdish Ferns in fiats and 214-inch pots a Specialty. T * H PI ATH THE * * «• *"» * **» FERNERIES, * * Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., * * SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. * 4>*$ M S"£ l, $ u S >l $ M i H S"£"S t *£* < i > *S > *S*'S* l i* a £ l, i al £ al S ll £ l, $ li $ ll S M $ l Mention the American Florist when writing Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Snipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indies, Arancaria Kzcelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FALL PRICE LIST ROSES "First Aid to Buyers" <5ijTl FFni Pf LORAL COMPANY*! Nl ^LL LULL r spRiNQriELD-oHio-J Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins. Foiterine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3 -in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3-in„ 10c; 4-in., 15c- 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2V4-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. finest Pansy Seed Quality My Giant Pansy Seed is grown from very finest selected stock. I guarantee this seed to prove satis- factory in every respect. I am growing only the best and sell at a reasonable price. Finest mix- ture, 1 pkt. 5000 seed, $1.00: Hoz„ $2.00; 1 oz„ $4.00. Cash with order. E.B. JENNINGS, Lock Box 254. Southport, Conn. Grower only of Fine Pansies. Home of Pansies. Our strain of Pansies is unsurpassed, improved annually. Some of the best florists in America are regular customers. These plants are in extra good shape this year and heavy rooted, grown on high land. Packed to reach you safe anywhere. $2.50 per 1OO0. 5000 for $10.00. Elmer Rawlings, Home of Pansies, ALLEGANY, N. Y. 444 The American Florist. Sept. Ji t Washington. TRADE SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT. Trade during the past week has shown some improvement with the re- tail shops, there being- plenty of fu- neral work and the orders quite even- ly divided. There was plenty of stock, such as it was, and the retailers had a chance to make a little profit. Roses are still poor in quality, and while a few chrysanthemums are arriving, there is little demand for them as some of the local asters are superior to them in quality and can be had at half the price. Some extra fine Easter lilies are arriving and there is a good de- mand for them. Cosmos is seen on the market but is not plentiful enough to be considered a factor. NOTES. Everybody that attended had a splendid time at the annual crab feast given by Ed. Schmidt at Fred H. Kra- mer's conservatory. As is always the case, there were plenty of good eats, good music and local talent assisted by performers from the theaters. G. Supper, salesman for George C. Shaffer, is enjoying his vacation, and is in training trying to reduce his weight. G. C. D. Providence, R. I. BUSINESS CONTINUES QUIET. Asters are now coming in in large quantities and are extra good, while business is very quiet with only an occasional busy day of funeral work. Gladioli are fine and are selling very low on the market. It seems as if every one of the growers stocked up heavily on this bulb this year and on account of the rainy weather we have had, they have been wonderful . in every way, both for size and quality. Roses are shortening up now , and whites are very scarce, just when the norist needs them, as this month has had many calls for them. NOTES. The Carmicheal Nurseries are flood- ing the local market "with gladioli,- a surplus of fine varieties. They also ran a large sale in one of the local department stores September 4, and disposed of a large quantity in this way. Henry A. Taylor, of Macnair's force, is on his vacation, spending the time at Oak Bluff, Mass., and different parts of the state. S. H. Moore, New Haven, Conn., was a visitor to Providence over Sat- urday, taking in all the points of in- terest. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., is shipping some extra fine ivy plants to some of the local florists. It is reported that Hoffman Bros., of this city and Atlantic City, will open a new store some time soon. Macnair received a large shipment of tropical plants from 'A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., this week. J. F. Wood reports business good, with several large funeral orders for this week. H. A. T. Ft. Wayne, Ind. DEMAND IN GENERAL IS SATISFACTORY. Business has been good. Funeral work has been most plentiful, and a few fall weddings have moved a quan- tity of stock. Roses have increased considerably in supply, and are im- proving in quality. American Beauties are showing a decided improvement. Asters are in the prime of condition, and are almost rivaling the chrysan- themums in size and popularity. They bring $2 to $3 per hundred. Roses bring from $3 to $8 per hundred. Gla- dioli, especially America, are still hold- ing their own. NOTES. Some extra fine October Frost chrys- anthemums are on display in the show * * rTTTTTVTVT VT'I' *** "l* 'M'TT 200,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants * * Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants |! are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old |! customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- || mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate or later delivery. Hurry ! 100 1000 I White Perfection $4.00 $35.00 Rose Pink Enchantress, 4.50 40.00 Mrs. C.W.Ward. 3.50 30.00 100 1000 Philadelphia $5.00 $40.00 Zoe Symonds 3.50 30.00 Washington 6.00 50.00 -Order Today- Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist | 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. L. D. Phone Central 2846 rooms of the Flick Floral Company on Berry- street, west. They are - also showing some splendid greenhouse- grown asters, and Golden Glow chrys- anthemums. Will J. Vesey, Jr., of W. J. and M. S. Vesey, is offering his attractive modern home on Thompson avenue for sale. It is not known as yet where Mr. Vesey will locate. Miss Marjory Bradley is spending the. week in Mount Vernon, O., with friends. The Bradley Flower Shop is showing some good double asters in delicate shades. Thos. Covington is bringing some ex- ceptionally fine asters to the local mar- ket from his range north of the city. They are finding a ready sale. H. K. Newport, R. I. A visit to the establishment of Carl H. Jurgens shows everything to be in a flourishing condition. Plans are be- ing made to add more glass to this al- ready extensive range next spring. At present large shipments of fine quality roses, lily of the valley. Lilium gigan- teum and gladioli are being made. The principal varieties of roses grown at this place are American Beauties. Sun- burst, Killarney, pink and white, Ward, Taft and Francis Scott Key. J. J. B. Watertown, Wis. — This point is be- coming noted for its production of sweet peas and violets. Growers are getting their places well in hand for winter production. Richmond, Ind. — B. G. Hill, who is making an extended tour of the Pa- cific coast, will celebrate his sixty- eighth birthdav anniversary Septem- ber 31. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- joins many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating. I storing, etc. , and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Buffalo, N. Y. — The Kenmore Floral Co., 243 Walden avenue, has been incorporated by H. W. Smith, C. W. Donaghue and W. G. Tyler; capital^ $10,000. 19*5- The American Florist. 445 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Pearl." Fine seedlings, $3 fer 1,000. Cash. JAMES MOSS, JOHNSVILLE, PA., Wholesale Grower. ALTEBNANTHEBAS. Alterantberas, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J. ALYSSUM. ALYSSUM, double giant, very strong, 2-ineh, $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. ABAUCABIAS. Araucarias, Excelsa, 5-inch, 2 to 3 tiers, 50c each; 5-inch, 3 to 4 tiers, 60e; 6-inch, 4 tiers, 75c; 7-inch, 4 to 5 tiers, $1; 7-inch, 5 tiers, $1.50. Robusta Compacta, 6-inch, 2 to 3 tiers, $1 each; 6-inch, 3 tiers, $1.50; 6-inch, 3 to 4 tiers, $2; 9-inch, 5 to 6 tiers, $4 to $5 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75e\ $1, $1.50. Eobusta Compacta. $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out of 2}i-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2>4-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-inch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. S'prengeri, 2%-inch. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per $1,000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100;- $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2%-inch, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; 4-ineh, 8c and 10c. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ineh, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. ASPARAGUS— 100,000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus, $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI, 3-inch pots, $6 par 100; 4-inch, $12.50. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. BEGONIAS. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 2%-inch $12.00 4-inch $35.00 S -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2y™-inch $15.00 3V.-inch $30.00 3 -inch 25.00 4%-inch 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2%-inch, $15 per 100; 3-inch, $25 per 100. Florence Davenport, 2Vt-inch, $15 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR. 2%-ineh, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 2%- inch, $4 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII, PRIMA DONNA. TRIUMPH, 2V1- ■inch, $5 per 100. BRNEST ROBER, Wil- mette. 111. BEGONIAS. Begonia De Chatelaine, Pfitzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White. Marsb, Md. Begonia Vernon, in bloom, 4-inch, 10c each; $10 per 100. Poehlmann Eros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. BEGONIAS. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BEBBEBIS. BERBERIS THUNBERGII. Very bushy, strong plants, 12-18-inch, $55 per 1.000; $6 per 100; 18-24-inch, $70 per 1,000; $7.50 per 100; 2-2% ft., $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. ■ PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4,50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-in., balled, 40c each; 10- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. BOX 404. DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3Y~ ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch. $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. . Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $60 per 1,000; 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $70 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 180 to case, $80 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora; Vaughan's Star Brand, 1,000 to case, $11 per 1,000; fancy, 1,250 to case, $9 per 1,000; Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora, mammoth bulbs, 14 ctms. and up, $12 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11-12 ctms., 2,500 to case, $21 per 1,000; 12-15 ctms., whole crop, about 1,800 to case, $27 per 1,000. Cal- las, l^-iyz-inch, $50 per 1,000; iy.-2-inch. $S0 per 1,000; 2-2y 2 -inch, $100 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosum, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, 13 up, 1,250 to case, $8 per 1,000: 14 up, $10 per 1,000. French Roman hyacinths. 12-15, $28 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 per case, $60 per 1,000; 9-10, 180 to case, $90 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky, 1004 Lincoln BIdg., Philadelphia, Pa. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $6.50 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Lilium Candidum, mammoth bulbs, $8 per 100; select, $6; first size, $5. Freesia Refracta alba, Jumbo bulbs. $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000; Mammoth, $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 3S3-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Lilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 to case, $15.50 per case. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Wash- ington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BULBS. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for special prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tulips, hyacinths, narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Im- porting Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. CABNATIONS. 400,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS, LARGE, THRIFTY. CLEAN STOCK. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1,000 WHITE WONDER $60.00 WHITE PERFECTION "5TT0O WHITE ENCHANTRESS 50,00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT ) 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 600 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY. FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE, Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. YOURS FOR THE ASKING— A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE— "ACRES OF GLASS." FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS'. 100. 1,000. Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, New York 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100. 1,000. White Wonder $6.00 $50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 SINNER BROS., 158 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Pink Enchantress $6.00 Beacon 7.00 Herald 8.00 E. O. LOMMATZSCH, R. No. 1. La Grange, 111. 7.000 fine Carnation Plants, plants that will please you; grown for the trade. Last call, $40 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rates in the follow- ing varieties: Beacon 1,200; Perfection 1.300: Ward, 1,700; Light Enchantress 2,000; Rose Pink Enchantress 1,100; Rosette 400. McIN- TYRE FLORAL CO., Nashville, Tenn. Field-grown carnations, White Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Victory, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. J. A. Budlong, 82-86 E. Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. Carnation Miss Theo, • rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Littlefleld & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. 5.000 Pink Enchantress, long bushy plants at $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 446 The American Florist. Sept. n f CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS "SELECT QUALITY" Per 100 Per 1,000 White Enchantress $6.00 $55.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 White Wonder 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Ward 4.50 40.00 Princess Charming 4.50 40.00 Sangamo 4.50 40.00 Herald 5.50 50.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 Victory 4.50 40.00 Yellow Lawson . . . ; 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.50 40.00 Winsor 5.50 50.00 JOHN KRDCHTEN COMPANY, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS FOR SALE. Per. 100 Per 1,000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordon 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.50 50.00 Cash, please. JOHN BLECHSCHMID, 4300 East 122d St., CLEVELAND, OHIO. CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1.00(1 White Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Rose P. Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 250 at 1,000 rate. WM. MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist, 329 Main St., CINCINNATI, 0. 200,000 field-grown Carnation plants. Pink Enchantress, $4.50 tier 100; $40 per 1,000. Rose Pink Enchantress, $1.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. White Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Mrs. C W. Ward, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Philadelphia, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Zoe Symonds, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Wash- ington, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Pete r Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS: Enchantress, White Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Philadelphia, O. P. Bassett, Beacon, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, Ohio. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS PLANTS. Extra strong, healthy stock. Pink Enchantress, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. ZECH & MANN, CHICAGO, ILL. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Matchless, Perfection, Winsor, Gordon. Write for prices. WILLIAM A. MURRAY, Atco, N. J. Carnations, field-grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. The Leo Niessen Co., 1201-1205 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. , Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, double and single in pots and pans, all varieties, 25c to 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. » Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. COLEUS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, very fine colored stock, 4-inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-inck, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — My prize strain, Wandsbek, Zehlendorf, the best Salmons, pure white, red, white with red eye, Victoria; ready for a shift. Any of the above during September from 4-inch pots, at 15c and 20c each. Cash with order please. R. J. SOUTHERTON, Ma- rion Road, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch, $8 per 100; 4-inch. $15 per 100; 4-inch select, $20 per 100. Seedlings from flats. $3.50 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIG., Wandsbek type, finest in existence, 2%-ineh. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-inch, $15 and $20 per 100. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Im- proved German Strain, 10 varieties, equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Cyclamen, red, pink, white, salmon and white with red eye, 3-inch, 8c; 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 40c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamens, 8 vars.. 2%-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per J,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. CYCLAMEN, strong plants, best varieties. $10 to $35 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids. Mich. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCulIough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. FERNS. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 5- inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 6-inch, 50e each; $45 per 100; 7-inch, 75c each; 8-ineh, $1 each; 10-inch, $2 to $2.50 each; 12-inch, $3 to $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Nephrolepis Teddy Jr., 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz.; 3y 2 - in., $1.80 per doz.; 2%-in., $6 per 100. Ele- gantissima Compacta, S-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz.; 2%4-in., $6 per 100. Elegantissima, Specimens, 10-in., $2.50 each; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 2%-in., $6 per 100. Muscosa and Smithii, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Harrisii, 8-in., $12 per doz. Superbissima, 8-in., $12 per doz., 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3Mt-in., $3 per doz. Cibotium Schiedei, Specimens, 10-in., $7.50 each. Small ferns for pans, assorted varieties, 3%-in., $15 per 100; 214-in., $3.50 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfleldii, 2%- iu., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfleldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. BOSTON FERNS. Extra good quality, heavy, bushy, established plants, 4-inch, $15 per 100; 5-inch, $22 per 100; 6-inch, $30 per 100. AS- PARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 4-inch, extra heavy, $8 per 100. Order now. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. THESE ARE POT-GROWN STOCK. 4-inch Bostons. ...12c 7-inch Bostons 60c 5-inch Bostons 25c S-inch Bostons. .. .80c 6-inch Bostons 40c R. R. DAVIS COMPANY, MORRISON, ILL. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns in flats and 2^4- in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Win- nipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. Ferns, from bench, Boston, Scottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. -BOSTON FERNS ready for 5-ineh pots. $16 per 100. R. O. LOMMATZSCH. R. No. 1. La Grange, 111. TABLE FERNS, strong 2Vi-inch at $2.75 per 100. Cash. FAIRVIEW GREENHOUSES, Mil- ton, Penna. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 3-inch plants ready for imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ROSE GERANIUMS. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens , Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. "A Bird in the Hand" — You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know ; conditions may change ; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance V Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock V When there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home — "Made in America" — stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS, for example. We offer Otak- sa, with 7 to 10 branches, at $25 the 100; 5 to 6 branches at $20 the 100; 4 branches at $15 the 10U. FRENCH NOVELTIES, all the best ones, at $5 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six-inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep- green, healthy foliage and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK. Wholesale only. Ours are "Made in America." Hydrangeas, Otaksa in field ready for 5-in. pots, 15c. French varieties, ready for 5-ineh pots, 20c. Otaksa ready for 9-inch, 75c. Otaksa, pot-grown, 5-in., $3. GO per doz. French vars., pot-grown, 5-inch, $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 739 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Hydrangea P. G. bush, 2-3 ft., $7 per 100. Tree shape, 3 ft., $15 per 100. Extra fine, two- year plants, field grown. Write for our whole- sale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 5 and 6-inch pots, strong plants, $20 and $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from frames, ready for 6-inch pots, full of fruit and flowers, $10 per 100; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. LILY OF THE VALLEY. Prom Storage, Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had in Valley, giving the best results all year round, $18 for 1,000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Vallev pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. Chas. Sehwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19 J 5- The American Florist. 447 Lily of the Valley pips, ex. cold storage, New York or Chicago. Finest grade of German and Danish pips. Ask for prices. Loechner & Co.. Inc., 11 Warren St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, packed in cases of 1,000, $17 per case. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Swainsona Galegifolia alba rosea, 2-inch, 40c per doz.; $2 per 100; 3-inch, 60c per doz.; $3 per 100. Double alyssum, moonvines, coleus, petunias, ageratum, salvia, heliotrope, lemon verbena, lantana, parlor ivy, English ivy, pom- pon chrysanthemums, ivy geraniums, trade- scantia, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmarm Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- est ablished. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q., Bogoto (Chapinero) , Columbia. PALMS. KBNTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 6 to 7, 18 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENT1A BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins % 1.51 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FOESTEEIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 to 20 $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 S-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 46 to 48 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7. 5 to BYa ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 PHOENIX EOEBELENII. Each. 7-inch pots, 22 ins. high, 30 to 32-in. spread $2.00 7-inch pots, 26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. . spread 2.50 8-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens. .. .$5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LtJTES'CENS. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot $1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in., 6-7 leaves, 22-ins. high, $1 each; $12 per doz.; Phoenix Roebelenii, 8-in. pots, 24 ins. high, 26-in. spread, $3.50 each; 9-in. tubs, 24 inches high, 30-in. spread, $4 each. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. LATANIA PALMS and PANDANUS VEIT- CHII. in 15-inch tubs, suitable for hotel and other decorations, at bargain prices. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PANDANUS. PANSIES. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. PANSY PLANTS, finest mixture out; good plants, $1 per 100; cash please. GEORGE POPP, JR., Fort Recovery, Ohio. PANDANDS VEITCHII, 3 to 5-inch pots, 25c to 75c each. Specimen plants, 8 to 10-lnch pots, $2 to $3 each; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. PEONIES, 3 to 5 eyes, named kinds, $15 per 100. Our selection, $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Dreer's herbaceous peonies. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar-coxie, Mo. Peonies. Write for list. Peterson Nursery. Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. PEPPERS. CELESTIAL PEPPERS from 6-inch pots, field- grown, full of fruit and flowers, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PERENNIALS. PERENNIAL PLANTS, large assortment, strong plants, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PHLOXES. PHLOX, Choice Varieties, $5 per 100. Strong clumps, field-grown. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, TJ. Y. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias — 4-ineh, ready for shift. Well branched, $12 per 100. Will trade for ferns, palms or begonias (Luminosa) or Rex. NUSS- BAUMER FLORAL COMPANY, San Angelo, Texas. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2Y 2 -in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine seock. Extra select, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 11 1. _^_ POINSETTIAS', fine 21/o-inch, $5; 3-inch, $8 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, (Inc.) Cedar Falls, Iowa. Poinsettias, strong plants, 2y 2 -iuch, $5.50 per 100; 250 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. POINSETTIAS, 2Mrinch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. ROSES. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND1FLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2*4 -inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, III. .._ Primroses, Chinese and Malaeoides, 2 ^4 -inch, $2 per 100. Forhesii, Obconica Alba Rosea and Ruby, 2 1 /i-inch, $1.50 per 100. Ob. gigantea, 2%-inch, $2.00 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Primula obconica, mixed or separate colors, 2}i-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2^4-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. PRIMULA OBCONICA, splendid 3-inch stock, $5.50 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, (Inc.) Cedar Falls, Iowa. PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees aDd plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS'. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. ROSES, good, strong, two-year-old, field- grown, own roots or buds, for forcing. Baby Ramblers, red, pink and white; Dorothy Per- kins, White Dorothy Perkins, Hiawatha, Tau- sendschon, Magna Charta, etc. Write for our full list, special prices, and wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Roses, Grafted 3Mrincb: 150 Bulgaria, $14 per 100; 50 Cecile Brimner, $14 per 100. 3&- inch, own root: 137 Bulgaria, $9 per 100; 65 Brunner, $9 per 100. Grafted 2H-inch; 325 Bul- garia, $10 per 100. Bulgaria, own root, 2 Ms-inch, $5.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS, Killarney, Am. Beauty, Kai- serin, Maryland, etc., 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; 4-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, field-grown, hybrid perpetuals, creep- ing and climbing. Write for list and prices. Elizabeth Nursery Co,, Elizabeth, N. J. - Roses, best sorts of best quality. Stuart Low Co., Royal Nurseries, Bush Hill Park, Mddx., England. SEEDS. PANSY SEEDS, finest GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz.; & oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz. ; % oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant Mixed, $3 per oz.; % oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Holland grown seeds. Beets, mangels, sugar beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, chicory, cornsalad, cress, endive, kale, kohl- rabi, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, spinach, turnip, rutabaga. Sluis Brothers, Enkhuizen, Holland. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig; Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Seeds, growers of asparagus, broad beans, beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, car- rot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, dandelion, leek, lettuce, mangel, onion, parsley, parsnip, radish, Swiss chard, turnip, swedes. Dealers in grass and clover seeds. Simon Louis Freres & Co., Bruyeres-le-Chatel, France. PANSY SEEDS', FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL strain, $5 per oz.; % oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz.; % oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common giant mixed. $3 per dz.; 14 oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. ' Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, winter flowering sweet peas, Spencer types. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. GOD1NEAU, Angers, France. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- e rn Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, cauliflower, cabbages, rutabagas, man- gles, pansies. asters, cyclamen, stocks, etc. L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Qdense, Denmark. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Benary's seeds for florists. Send for list. Aabliug-Ebright Seed Co., 80 Pike St., Seattle. Wash. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellieott Sts., Baltimore, Md. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 448 The American Florist. Sept. II, SEEDS. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, tomato seed our specialty. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. Pansy seed, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunning- ham, Delaware, 0. SMILAX. . Smilax, 2%-ineb, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Smilax, 2y 2 -inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. SMILAX, strong 2-inch, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS. Hamburg Silver Pink and Giant White, 2y 2 -inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. -C. HDMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STEVIA. STEVIA, strong 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STEVIA, field-grown, large and bushy, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, U. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silver, N. J. PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; ?30 per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, white, 4-inch, ready for bench- ing, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants, cabbage and tomato, lead- ing varieties, 30c per 100 by parcel post; by ■express, 75c per 500; $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,000; 100,000 at 75c per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings ■and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices, I. N. KRAMER & SONS', Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VARIBGATA, 3-inch, 5c; C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. nice stock. Vinca Var., H. Cunningham field plants, $5 , Delaware, O. per 100. Jos. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2»4-ineh, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1.000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield. Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. 111., GOLD PISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. MISCELLANEOUS. Bone meal, 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs., 70c; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2; bag of 200 lbs., $3.75; 500 lbs., $8.50; 1,000 lbs. $16.50; ton, $32. Sheep Manure, pulverized put up in 100 lb. bags, 100 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $6; 1.000 lbs., $10; ton, $19. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St. Chicago. The Clipper Lawn Mowers. Write for circu lars and prices. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John- A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vapor- izing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago, 111. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, , New York. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored, McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Smith's Revised Chrysanthemum Manual, 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hilflnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co., 10 Sherwin Block, Elgin, 111. tie of Quality" V * 'i . ^TTjOf ! f*ff t IT *-«H i Greenhouses 0^m0 'WSiPM'^ Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham 6c Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last ? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. OF HIGH GRADE.... Boilers For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalogue. Hrtwato 6IBLIN & GO., Utica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, S5c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. GALVANIZED WIRE STAKES. Per 1,000. 3 ft., No. 9 wire $6.40 3Vs ft., No. 9 wire 7.50 4 ft., No. 9 wire 8.60 5 ft., No. 8 wire 12.85 6 ft., No. 8 wire 15.50 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapo- lis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 233S Ontario St., Cleve- land, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. *9 r 5> The American Florist. 449 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Send order by telephone or telegraph— at our expense READ WHAT THE USERS SAY ONE OF BOSTON'S WELL KNOWN GROWERS The Kroeschell has taken the place of four cast iron boilers at a big saving in coal We are using it now for the fifth year. The longer we use it the better we like it. (Signed) A. B. KNOWLTON, North Grafton. Mass. KROESCHELL BROS. CO 452 WEST ERIE ST. CHICAGO. ILL. Albany, N. Y. Members of the local florists' club held their September meeting at the es- tablishment of Fred A. Danker, 744 Central avenue. Mr. Danker, as treas- urer of the clambake held at Newton- ville, August 21, reported receipts, $274.75; expenditures, $202.07; balance on hand, $72.68. He turned the money over to the secretary to. be added to the club's treasury. A prize of a $5 gold piece, offered by Mr. Danker to the person selling the most tickets for the clambake, was given to Fred Henkes, formerly president of the club, who was responsible for the sale of 99 tickets. Oscar Middlebrook of Fourth avenue, an employe of the city park department, was elected a member of the club by acclamation. The meeting adjourned early to enjoy refreshments provided by Host Dan- ker and a social hour. As the mem- bers left the Danker place they stopped to admire a handsome red, white and blue flash electric sign that Mr. Dan- ker has erected at the entrance to his place on Central avenue, which is the main highway to Schenectady and traveled by hundreds of interurban trolleys and automobiles. A row of hydrangeas, leading from the street to the greenhouses, was also in full bloom on the evening of the meeting and proved a great attraction. The shrubs were remarkable for their size and the profusion, beauty and girth of the blos- soms on them. R. D. Blue Point, N. Y. Frank Abrams has finished planting his carnation range and his stock looks very fine. Mr. Abrams has a large range, about 125,000 square feet, en- tirely devoted to carnations. His stock is considered among the best that reaches the New York market. Charles Fish, formerly in partner- ship with H. F. Lecluse, has gone into carnation growing on his own account, having erected a house 40 x 200 feet, which is now planted with good stock. John K. Vanderveer, Jr., who last year erected a large carnation house, starting as a grower, has added an- other house. H. L. Lecluse has also a large carna- tion range and his stock looks fine. A. F. F. Bayshore, N. Y. H. L. Patthey has a fine range of 30,000 or more square feet of glass, and grows many carnations. He also grows a variety of other stock. At the time of our visit, September 2, his cannas, of which he had a fine lot, were a very attractive feature. Of these, Wyoming, Princess Weid and others were noteworthy. He has shipped many asters and has a variety of other outdoor stock. Mr. Patthey has been in business at Bayshore for AS THE SEASON ADVANCES you want to be sure of quick service when in need of any greenhouse material. We not only promise but actually give you quick service, and can supply anything you need either for new greenhouses or repairs. Twenty-five years' experience. Best Material. Reasonable Prices. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. I WRITE FOR CATALOG ' Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. A. HERRMANN, Cap* Flowers, all colors, Cycas Iveayea, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Pricei — 404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK Wired Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50,000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. M0NIN6ER COMPANY, CHICAGO 902BbtttawbSL CINCINNATI Union Central Lift Bide NEW TORI HarbrideeBUi 22 years and is well established, also doing- a retail florist and seed business. C. J. Scharff & Son, who have been in business about four years, have a neat range and do considerable retail business. A. F. F. Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, viz.: p Iice per pound. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. Bale REGULAR 17c 15c 12K 2 c lOHc FLORISTS' SPECIAL.... 19c 17c 13Hc HHc Vanghan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing rDreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., because both bevels are on the same fide. Can't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Nootherslike^^ It. Order from your dealer/'^' ot direct from us. S^S^S 1000,75c. postpaid. f^\y^ Samples free, 1 l&v^% HEITKYA. DEEEB.I ^^Tt 714 Chestnut BtreetX 1 ^ . PhlUaalphJft. \J/^ Is Mention the American Florist when writing 450 The American Florist. Sept. II, LIQUID =H 4096 Nicotine. 8-lb. can $10.50 41b. can 5.50 lib. can 1.50 Vi-lb. can 50 ■§■ NICO-FUME » SPRAYING — VAPORIZING — FUMIGATING PAPER 288 sheet can $7.50 144 sheet can 4.00 24 sheet can 85 Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Incorporated, Louisville, Ky. Garland Cast Iron Gutter. Here is the kind of gutter that should be used in YOUR greenhouses if you wish to enjoy the greatest economy for the the longest time. Garland Gutter has certain exclusive features (protected by patents) that have proved it to be by far the best type of gutter ever used in greenhouses. Full Information on Request. -Write Today. Everything for greenhouse equipment. Complete green- house construction. Don't fail to get our plans and esti- mates for your requirements. Garland Manufacturing Company Makers of the Famous Garland Cast Iron Gutter Des Plaines 1 1 1 i n o is Trade Directory Price: $3.00, postpaid American Florist Cos THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. NIKOTEEN For Spraying APHIS PUNK for Fumigating Ask Your Dealer for It. NICOTINE MFG. CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. 440 S.Dearborn Street. CHICAGO The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, tbrips, mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San lose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75C. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. It you cannot obtain our products from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing A HANDY TOOL FOR GREENHOUSEMEN "Red Devil" Glass Cutter No. 6 With Free Kid Case. Guaranteed to cut 5000 feet of glass. Five extra hand honed and tested steel wheels in handle. r , , ., _. . Sample maued jor 30c, Booklet free. SMITH S HEMENWAY CO.. Inc. 170 Chambers St., New York City Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are giving you facts, ILLINOIS PIPE 5 MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILL. J9 X 5- The American Florist. 451 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Banging. Embossed. Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Po«s, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. Price Der 456 4^-in., crate, SS.24 320 5 " 4.51 210 5« " 3-78 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice crate: 2000 lH-in., crate. $6.00 1500 2 ' 4.88 1500 2M " 5.25 1500 2H " 6.00 144 6 " 3.16 1000 3 " 5.00 120 7 " 4.20 800 34 " 5.80 60 8 " 3.00 500 4 " 4.50 HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, ^york? August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Oar Specialty: Lode Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by "Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. II. KRAMER & son, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT MT'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL- ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES est - RED POTS tbat you will be proud to hare on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; ian t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. ^Whilldin Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. "Cedar Rant Tubs - >Jo. Diam Ea. Doi. 100 10 20in. 51.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 115.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 92.00 40 14 in. .65 7.00 56.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 40.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 32.00 70 Sin. .30 3.50 28.00 Manufactured for us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest aid cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizea have drop bandit. Henry A. Dreer, Seeds, Piuu, Bulbs «n« Supplies. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. r^T The Haeger Potteries 4t JjMjji ^ make flower pots that grow the ] ■ I | best plants and bring the best i-T^r3-i trade. Also the latest creations ^^■^^■■■■^ in glazed ware for every use. #No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, 111.^ Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OCR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavltt St.. CHICAGO The Clipper **«•«■ that destroy your lawns— Dande- lions, Buck Plantain, and Crab Grass. In one season tbe Clipperwtll drive them all out. Your dealer should have them — if he has not, drop us a line, and we wiil send circulars and prices Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Box 15, Dixon, 111. 452 The American Florist. Sept. II, Index to Advertisers Aabline-Ebrieht Seed Co 438 Advance Co The.... Ill Alpha Floral Co 431 American Spawn Co. 442 Amling E CCo 425 Anderson S A 431 Aneermueller G H..427 AphineMfeCo 450 Archias Floral Co... 434 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 430 Aschmann Godfrey. .443 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 429 Barnard WW Co... 437 Bassett&Washbum.420 Baumer AueR." 431 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 430 Beeerow's 432 Berber Bros 426 Berninsr H G 427 Blackistone Z D 433 BodeerJ & Sons Co. 439 Boland J B Co 431 BolgianoJ& Sons.. ..437 Bragg Ross 431 Bramley &Son 434 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 436 Breitmeyer's J Sons. .432 Bruns HN 437 Brunnings 438 Bryan Alonzo J 435 Bnchbinder Bros 449 Buckbee H W 434 BudlongJ A 424 435 Burpee W A & Co. .437 Caldwell the Woods man Co 430 California Florists. ..434 Camp Conduit Co... 448 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 422 Chicago House Wrecking Co Ill Clark EB Seed Co.. 439 Clarke's Sons D 433 Clay &Son 450 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 433 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 451 Conard & Jones Co.. 441 Cooke Geo H 431 Cowee W J 449 CoyH C Seed Co. ...437 Craig RobtCo 443 Cunningham Jos H..439 DardsChas 432 Davis Franklin Nurs C° 441 Delgado Francisco.. 441 Denton Floral Co ...434 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 451 Dietsch A & Co... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co .443 Dreer HA.... 417 449 451 Duerr Chas A 434 Duluth Floral Co.... 434 Dunlop JohnH 433 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box. .452 Elastic-Lyke Co III Emmans Geo M 443 Erne & Klingel 425 Evans Co The J A. ..452 Eyres HG 433 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 450 Fish Henry Seed Co. 437 Florists' Hail Assn.. 452 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 429 Ford William P 428 Franzen FO 443 Frauenfelder C 431 Freeman Mrs J B....434 FreyCH 434 Frey & Frey 433 Friedman 431 Froment HE 429 Furrow & Co 434 Galvin Thos F .. ..433 Garland M fg Co 450 Gasser JM Co 433 Giblin & Co 448 Godineau R &M....439 Gorham & Limpus..448 Graham A &Son 431 Grand Rapids Floral Co 434 Grasselli Chemical Co 451 Gude Bros 432 Guttman & Raynor T (Inc) 429 Haeger Potteries The 451 Hardesty & Co 431 Harley Pottery Co. ..451 Hart George B 429 Haven Seed Co The. 438 Heacock Jos Co II Heinl John G& Son. 434 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis ...434 Herr Albert M 435 Herrmann A 449 Hess & Swoboda 432 Hews A H &Co 451 Hilfinger Bros 451 Hill DNurs Co 441 Hoerber Bros 425 Hollywood Gardens. 433 Holm & Olson 432 Holton & Hunkel Co 427 Home CorSchool....442 Horticultural Ptg Co The 439 Hurif Edgar F 438 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 449 Igoe Bros 452 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co450 Isbell S M & Co... 437 Jackson & Perkins.. .443 Jennings E B 443 Johnston & Co T J. ..431 Jones Percy 420 Joy Floral Co 434 Kasting W F Co . . . I Keller Geo & Sons. .451 Keller Sons J B 434 Kelway&Son 4'S Kennicott Bros Co. .425 Ky Tobacco Pro Co. 450 KerrR C Floral Co. 434 Kervan Co The 429 Kessler Wm 429 King Construct Co, !452 Kohr A F 451 Kramer IN & Son. ..451 Kroeschell Bros Co. .449 Kruchten John 423 Kuehn C A 427 Kuhl Geo A 435 Kyle & Foerster 425 LaCrosBe Floral Co.. 432 Lager & Hurrell 435 Landreth Seed Co.. 439 Lang Flo & Nur Co.. 434 Lange A 431 Leborius JJ 433 Leedle Floral Co 443 Leroys Nursery Co Louts 440 Littleheld & Wyman435 Lockland Lum Co.. .Ill Loechner & Co Inc. .437 London Flower Shp.433 Louis Freres & Co Simon 437 Lovett JT 441 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co 416 McCallum Co 426 McConnell Alex 431 McHutchison&Co...439 McNeff-Swenson Co 430 Mann Otto 439 Matthews the Flo'st.431 MatthewsonJE 432 May & Co LL 432 Meconi Paul 429 Memphis Flo Shop. .434 Metairie Ridge Nurs .431 Mette Henry 442 Miller & Musser 425 Moninger J C Co 449 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 428 Moore. Hentz & Nash 428 Murray Samuel 432 M yers Florist 434 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 452 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Newell A 433 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 429 Nicotine Mfg Co 450 Niessen Leo Co 426 Northwestern Wire Works 452 Ostertag Bros 433 Palez Paul M 432 Palmer W J & Son.. 432 Park Floral Co 432 Peacock Dahlia Farms 441 PedrickGR&Son..438 Peterson Nursery. ..440 Peters & Reed Poty .451 Phillips Bros 434 PierceFO Co Ill Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc). ..443 Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 436 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 434 PillsburylL 452 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 426 Plath H 443 Podesta&Baldocchi .433 Poehlmann Bros Co 418 419 Pollworth CC Co... 427 Portland Flo Shop.. 434 Pyfer A T & Co 423 Raedlein Basket Co. 424 Randall A L Co 425 Randolph & Mc- Clements 431 Rawlings Elmer 443 Ready Reference. . . .445 Reed & Keller 452 Regan Ptg House 451 Reid Edw 426 Reinberg Geo 425 Reinberg Peter.. 421 444 Reuter&Son SJ....431 Rice Bros 427 Robinson J C Seed Co 439 Rock Wm L Flwr Co 434 Rohnert Waldo 437 Routzahn Seed Co ..437 Royal Nurseries 441 Rusch G&Co 427 Rye George 434 St. Louis Seed Co. ..437 Schiller, the Florist.. 434 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 452 SchlingMax 432 SchwakeChas& Co. 428 SeftonMfgCo 430 Sharp Partridge & Co 452 Sheridan Walter F.. 429 Siebrecht George C.429 Simmons & Son 434 Situation & Wants. ..415 SkidelskvSS«rCo.... I Skinner M B & Co.. .Ill Sluis Bros 437 Small J H &Sons....431 Smith A W&C0....433 SmithED&Co 415 Smith& Fetters Co. .431 Smith & Hemenway.450 Smith Henry 434 Smith Wm C Flo Co.427 Smith W&T Co... I Storrs & Harrison... 441 Stuart Low Co 441 StumppGEM 433 Suoerior Machine & Boiler Works ..III Syracuse Pot'ry Co.. 451 Thompson J D Carnation Co... ■.. I Thorburn J M & Co. 438 Tonner O A 420 TottyChasH 443 Traendly&Schenck.429 United Cut Flwr Co. 429 Vaughan A L. & Co.. 423 Vaughan's Seed Store I 435 439 449 451 Vick'sSonsJ 438 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I WaiteFW 452 WalkerFCo 431 Wallace FD IV WeilandM 433 Weiland&Ri«ch....425 Welch Patrick 426 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 437 Whilldin Pottery Co.451 Whitted Floral Co.. .431 Wietor Bros 422 425 Wild Gilbert H 440 WillensConsCo....448 Wittbold G Co.. 431 441 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .434 Wood Bros . 435 Yokohama Nurs Co. 437 Young A L&C0....429 Young John&Co 428 Young & Nugent 431 Zech & Mann. ..421 425 Ziska Jos 425 Zvolanek Anton C...438 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27. '97; May 17. '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Frompi shipment guaranieed IGOE BROS., 61-73 Melropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures "the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Yi I CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ¥\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to ns at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade S6 PINE STREET NEW YORK No lossityou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE » "Oil, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pilisbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for S1.00 I. L. PILLSBUBT Galesburg, IU. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Men*) Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3800 PostpaidSample Fre« F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name — OF— Quaker City Machine G*. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS CO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 20OO losses amounting to a total ol $282,000.00 For full particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, America is "the Prow of the I/essel; there may De more comfort Amidships, bat we are the first to touch Unknown Seas'' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 18, 1915. No. 1424 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Ciass Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S . Dearborn St. , Ch icago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL, HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wk. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., President; Robert C Kkrr. Houston, Tex., Vice-President: John Young, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y„ Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- oor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, S-saitle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA . Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. "Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W.Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S.S. Penhock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary Fall Preparations. Looking ahead before the outdoor season closes, there is a busy time, in store for the gardeners connected with these establishments. Beginning with the first week of September, the prop- agating houses, which have been idle during the summer season, should be made ready to carry on the propaga- tion of the many plants necessary to stock up for next season's business, and all the available cuttings should be placed in the propagating beds without any delay; a good supply of healthy young plants is far better than carrying over lifted, old stock plants. The first work to be done is to get the propagating house in good work- ing order, and to do this all the old material should be cleaned out, both in the benches and underneath, and do not let there be any corners of the house filled with waste material to start decay and fungus. After the benches have been cleaned out, bring a good pressure of water to bear on ■ them, thoroughly washing out every corner and crack, after which give the insides a good coat of fresh lime wash. A clean sharp sand, and good drain- age to the propagating beds, are the next important things to provide for. The matter of drainage under the sand, so that the water will pass freely through it, and later on to allow the bottom heat to penetrate up through the bed, is of the utmost im- portance. Any material that is liable to decay and cause fungus should not be used; neither should the cracks between the boards be stuffed with moss or anything that will- make the bench water-tight. Coarse limestone is the best material that has come under our notice for using as a drainage for the propagating bed, it being perfectly clean and free from vegetable matter. Spread a layer of the limestone evenly over the bottom of the bench and then fill in with the sand, using a clean, sharp sand, as free from clay and dirt as possible. Many times the cut- tings have to remain in the sand be- yond the time they are ready to come out, and it is better for them when the sand is a little coarse, than if extra fine. Fill up the benches at the start, but do not water down; then as the cuttings are made ready, prepare and water parts of the sand to receive them, allowing the rest of the bed to remain dry until such a time as it is needed for use. When starting in to make the cut- tings, it. is a good plan to do a little figuring as regards the different kinds of plants needed, and commence the propagating with those that are most tender and of which large numbers are required. To get a good start on these will save a lot of scurrying around at the approach of early frosts. Alternatheras, being one of the most largely used plants for cemetery work, large numbers of them are required and it is well to give them first atten- tion. As a rule it has been our prac- tice to propagate these plants outside in frames during the summer, but this season, owing to so much rain and cool weather, outside propagation was a failure and the inside propagating beds will have to be used. As quickly as the alternantheras are rooted, pot them up and get them moving in the soil, so as to be well established before the 'dark, cold weather begins. Should the weather conditions prevent enough cuttings of these plants being rooted, some of the old plants can be taken up, sheared off a little, and potted up, but do not allow them to lay around with the roots out of soil for any length of time or they will be ruined. When allotting a place for the winter quarters of the alternanthera, remem- ber they need a high temperature with full light and held a little to the dry side. Geraniums, the most popular of all bedding plants, can be propagated now so as to have a good stock well in hand early enough to save carrying over large numbers of old stock plants. Growers, who have a good stock of plants in the field, are now putting in the first batch of cuttings, and when this first lot can be finished up by September 15, the field plants will produce another batch of cuttings In 454 The American Florist. Sept. i8 y time to be taken off before severe frost cuts them down. The first lot of cut- tings are very succulent and have to be handled very carefully to be able to obtain a successful stand of cut- tings. Plenty of light and air and water sparingly should be the rule with these early cuttings of field grown geraniums. Run the cuttings in the sand in the usual manner, press- ing the sand firmly around the cutting, water them in, then allow the sand to stand until it shows signs of being very dry before giving any more water. Do not allow the cuttings to remain in the sand longer than is necessary after they become rooted; they easily be- come hard in the stem and the roots wirey, from which condition they take considerable time to grow out of. Coleuses, achyranthes, heliotropes, salvias, fuchsias, pileas, ageratums, double lobelias and sweet alyssums are other plants in line for propagating; these plants root easily and need to be shifted along as quickly as they be- come ready. Cuttings made from the runners of the English ivy can now be put in. The best means of propagating these is to put the cuttings in shallow flats filled half full of fine soil, then fill up the other half with clean sand. After the flats are filled with cuttings, they can be set along the walks of the greenhouse in the shade, and as they become rooted they can be potted up and moved out to the light. Seed of cinerarias, primulas and calceolarias for spring sales can be sown now. It must be remembered these seed are very small and should be covered lightly. It is best to cover the seed flats with glass to start out with, removing it a little while each day to drain off, and as soon as the seedlings appear remove the glass en- tirely, and as quickly as the young seedlings can be handled safely, they should be transplanted and when well established in these second flats, they can be potted up. From the very start of their existence these plants are troubled by green fly, and the only way to keep them in check is to fumigate regularly. Attend to the lifting and potting of the field grown hydrangeas. They need a good live soil that does not contain an abundance of fresh manure. Plenty of drainage is also essential, and after potting, stand in a shady place until root action com- mences, after which they should be given full light and plenty of air. Ferns, palms, dracsenas and other vase plants now held outside in frames, should be moved into the greenhouse within the next week or ten days. Before bringing in the plants that have been plunged, examine them to make sure the drainage is not stopped up to cause them to waterlog. Sash should be in readiness to cover frames of echeverias and other stock plants that cannot be accommodated inside before the time frosts are due. August sown pansies are now ready for transplanting in the cold frames for their winter quarters. Make up the soil into a fine pliable condition, but firm well down before transplant- ing so that the frost will not crumble it up. Set the plants about four inches apart, taking extra pains to see that the roots are loosened out and not jammed down into the holes. Water as the plants need it and keep clean of weeds. Before it is too late gather the seed of Begonia luminosa or any other plant that seed is wanted from. C. W. Johnson. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Kobt. Kift. Philadelphia. Pa. Bible and Spray. The spray as shown here is a trifle too large and covers the book under- neath to such an extent that its shape is not readily seen, so that it can not be determined at a glance just what design it is. As can be seen from the accompanying illustration, the piece has been nicely handled and the fault in its appearance is likely due, In a great part, to the work of the camera, whose light and shade work is often very deceptive. The Hydrangea In Florists' Work In the late summer, just before the autumn days, that grand shrub, the hardy, white Hydrangea paniculata, blossoms out in all its glory. As an ornament for the lawn, it stands ahead of all its rivals, with its great nodding heads of snowy white flowers, which gradually take on the hues of autumn in keeping with the changing foliage of all outdoor life. As a cut flower it has great value. We know of no other flower which gives so much for so little. At this time when the cut-flower business is at its lowest ebb, with practically only the demand for funeral flowers to keep it going, there come days of activity that keeps the force moving to get the orders out. It is then that the hydrangea is the great factor. All kinds of design work can be blocked out and completely covered with the broken heads, which when nicely stemmed, present a smooth or rounded surface that is an excellent background for almost any kind of embellishment. Take a pillow for example. Many florists stem the flowers on long sticks or wires and stand them loosely over a surface of green. This will look well for a time, but soon wilts and then looks anything but satisfactory. Rather cover the surface of pillow mossed fairly full and high with the hydrangea, leaving a crescent shaped space at each side of the center run- ning from the top to the bottom cor- ner; fill this rather full with white roses, letting a few fall, tassel like, from each corner, then finish down the center with a few small lavender asters and Sweetheart roses. Some small spray flowers, such as feverfew, white sweet peas or achillea around the edge, makes a finish to a very pretty piece. All kinds of coler variations are pos- sible with the hydrangea, which, while it is but the background or foundation, plays a most important part in the construction. For the wreath or other standing design it is just as useful. Where a number of orders are to be gotten out, this foundation work can all be done the day before, when it will keep fresh and bright, and be ready for the embellishing work with the more perishable flowers. Every florist knows the value of the hydrangea in all kinds of decorative work — large vases with green oak foliage and long sprays of privet are handsome in themselves, or make very showy combinations with the various shades of the gladiolus. When they change into their beautiful shades of bronzy red, pink and green in the early fall, they can be made to hold for a long time if properly cured, which is done by cutting them, when the flowers have come to the full and are well colored. They are gathered, tied in bunches of about one dozen sprays, and hung up in a dry, cool shed or cellar, where there is not too much drafti They will then keep for a long time in the dwelling and make up nicely with plumes and grasses for tops of closets and wall baskets for decorating other parts of the dwelling or store. Dahlias in the Show Windows. For brilliancy of coloring there is no flower that exceeds the dahlia; there is also great variety of form — the single, the show type, the cactus and the pom- pons are as varied as if they belonged to separate species. With all they are the lowest priced flower on the market, and are obtainable in the largest quan- tities. Coming as they do at the be- ginning of the season, when it is de- sirable to put up a good front, so that early buying may be encouraged, their sale should be pushed with vigor, largely by means of a large stock, well displayed. No store can afford to be without them, the windows especially being kept well decorated. If the windows are large and roomy a supply of ferns will make a good GALAX PILLOW WITH CLUSTER. By John C. Gracey, Philadelphia, Pa. '9 r 5- The American Florist. 455 background. "Wicker vases in various shapes with zinc linings, tastefully filled in self or harmonizing colors, will be sufficient. Handle baskets in me- dium sizes, filled with one variety and tied with ribbons all alike in tone, give a blaze of color. One or perhaps two large baskets with high handles, if well filled to present a striking exam- ple of the florist's art will get more than a passing glance, and in the win- dow are often as effective as a more elaborate display. It will make a hit to fill a lot of cut-flower boxes with choice flowers in good measure, for a week-end sale. People are often in- duced to buy something that looks like a bargain and is ready to take right along. When the autumn leaves begin to color up, they work in nicely with dahlias. A window of this character, before most people know they have reached the market, makes them stop and look. Small baskets, a trifle larger than the popular tumblers, filled and suspended from the top of the window in varying distances producing a sort of shower effect are effective, but there must be a number of them, so that they are about one foot to fifteen inches apart each way, and seem to completely fill the decorative space. Slender glass vases that will hold about six choice 'flowers, tied with a bow of ribbon the color of the flow- er, make a very pretty window. If the vase and flowers are reasonably priced a number of sales will likely re- sult. For a few days an exhibit of all the best varieties, about a dozen of a kind in vases, all named, is sure to at- tract attention and orders may be taken for the tubers for next season. The large flowered white and smaller pompons make a very pretty and ef- fective wreath, and made-up work of this character, with examples of deco- rated magnolia wreaths, in different colors, make an effective window. As the time comes for the debutante sprays or bunches of the choicer blooms, loosely arranged and tied with ribbons, or new style baskets filled with the single varieties or other choice sorts, and well ribboned, gives a unique effect. Neatly printed cards, calling attention to the various displays, are well worth while. Passers by will often be attracted by the cards and stop to read them and then look at the flowers or arrangements they describe. The windows should be in the deco- rator's mind all the time and the va- rious changes arranged for ahead, there will then be some system to the work that will carry it along to suc- cess without the confusion so often seen. K. Plymouth, Pa.— A new house, 35 by 100 feet, King construction, is being erected for John Dooley. Denver, Colo. — Recent trade visitors included Miss Bell Miller, of Spring- field, 111., Miss Meinhart, of St. Louis, Mo., Henry C. Geiger, of the Florex Gardens, North Wales, Pa., W. J. Peake, of Buffalo, N. Y., P. Burrell, of Billings, Mont., and J. A. Peterson and wife, of Cincinnati, O. Huntsville, Ala.— John Scott, well- known florist of this city, who disap- peared from his home September 3, is being sought by his family and friends. It is thought he may have become mentally unbalanced following illness, as his business was in a flourishing condition. He is 45 years of age and speaks with a pronounced Scotch ac- cent. _ . - &■■<*.#*. ***** JfS^- Jw^;,:' ERfeC;''.. ••=.v5#* E*9L *m ,■':■:■" Br fcj mk Ift. ■■ -» ■ - ■f ffsy. i BIBLE DESIGN. By John C. Gracey, Philadelphia, Pa. National Association of Gardeners. The summer meeting of the National Association of Gardeners was held in the Civic Center Auditorium, San Fran- cisco, Calif., August 18, 1915. In the absence of President John W. Bveritt, of New York, Vice-President William S. Rennie, of Ross, Calif., presided. Although the meeting was not as largely attended as some of the mid- summer meetings have been in the east, what was lacking in numbers was fully offset by the general in- terest and enthusiasm manifested by those present in the proceedings of the meeting. Mr. Rennie in welcoming the visit- ing members to California, expressed his regrets at the inability of the presi- dent of the association to be on hand. He presented a message to the meeting from the president, however, in which the latter stated in part : "Whether we come from the east, the west, the north or the south, as professional gardeners our aim should be to produce a broader development for ornamental horticulture which can- not fail to bring greater recognition to our profession, and which will ulti- mately result in increasing benefits to those in it. A strong national asso- ciation of the gardeners, heartily sup- ported by those who follow the pro- fession, I believe, could be made most powerful and influential in its work for the good of the profession, al- though it may at times prove disap- pointing to individuals seeking direct benefits from it. It is, as you are aware, the policy of our association to develop along lines where it will serve its mem- bers and aid those striving to advance and better themselves in their calling. We have committees at work en- deavoring to thrash out the problems with which an organization like ours is confronted in its development stage, and these committees, and also your officers, at all times court and welcome suggestions from members which may be valuable in aiding the progress of the organization." Following the reading of the presi- dent's message Vice-President Rennie called on the different members present for a few remarks and in responding, Robert Williamson of Greenwich, Conn., said : "I am indeed glad to be here to meet the gardeners of the west. I am some- what disappointed that there are not more of our eastern members present, as we expected to have a large body with us, but, of course, we are rather young as an organization, and on account of the distance being so great, we must make allowance for so few of us here from a distance, but per- sonally I am glad to have taken the trip to meet with the other gardeners here." David F. Roy, of Marion, Mass., re- ferring to President Everitt's mes- sage, said : "I can quite understand why it is that he is not here. Men in our position, if they want to succeed, find that one of the first requisites is that they must cater to the wishes of 456 The American Florist. Sept. 18, their employers. I have been a gar- dener for a number of years and have often heard it stated, 'Well, you can. only get so far and no further,' but I must say that I cannot always agree with that. My experience is that a man has a great deal to do with what he makes of himself; in other words, the tide will find its level. If it is in the man, he will get there." L. P. Jenson, of St. Louis, Mo., in urging a campaign to increase the membership, remarked : "I am one of the newer members of the organiza- tion. This is the first opportunity I have had to be with this body of gar- deners. I hope in the future I will be with you often. I came in as a member early this year. Previous to that time I had heard very little about our organization, and it seems to me that the gardeners throughout the country do not know enough about it. I think we need publicity. I think we ought to make a strong effort to have our member's thoroughout the country get in new members. That is one thing that we should make a point of, and in that way in a short time we would have a strong representative body of men throughout the United States." W. T. Lee, of San Francisco, Calif., speaking on increased membership, re- marked : "It seems to me that as we develop and get more members we should have local organizations if it can be done, to affiliate with the cen- tral body in some way, so that we could meet once in a while. I under- stand that there are quite a number of members on the coast, so Brother Ren- nie tells .me. I did not know that there were so many as he says there are." A. Bischke, of Noroton, Conn., speak- ing on the pleasures of the trip and the future of the association, said : "I do not know how our other gardeners will feel when they find what we have seen and heard here. I know that they will greatl}' regret that they were not able to join our party and come here to the west. I must say that I am greatly surprised to see the strides that have been made by these great western cities; for instance, Minneap- olis and Seattle. Then, take Tacoma, with its giant trees; we have to take our hats off to those trees, lakes and boulevards. "We have nothing like them in the east. There may never again be an opportunity in our lifetime to see what we have seen who are here. Who would take the bother to show a single man the things that we have been shown on this trip? Every park superintendent has been anxious to show us around and let us see the best that they had. I think we should strive to start a propaganda in each city and in each community to de- velop our association right now. It should not be a local society. It should be a national organization. The more members we can get in, the better, and scattered all over the United States. If we could get a great number of men to work hand in hand it would be well. Our profession is a great one. What would a city like Minneapolis or New York, or any of the greater cities, be without their parks or without gardens and trees? They would be a barren waste." Percy Bllings, of Menlo Park, Calif., secretary of the Menlo Park Horti- cultural Society, extended an invita- tion to the visiting gardeners to come to Menlo Park and be the guests of the society for a day, stating "that they had made arrangements to take the gardeners all through the prin- cipal estates down on the Peninsula, and afterwards to treat them to a good old-fashioned Spanish barbecue, which would be a novelty to the visit- ing gardeners." Theodore Wirth, of Minneapolis, Minn., on being called on, said in the course of his remarks : "I simply want to say this, that while I am a park superintendent now, I came to that position as a gardener, and I am proud to be a gardener and always have been proud of it and always wilt be. There are many possibilities in our profession, so many different ways to develop that it is certainly very im- portant that we make more effort in the future than in the past to get to- gether and enlarge the usefulness of the National Association of Garden- ers. The only way that this can be done best in my opinion is through the formation of local organizations and having them represented by delegates sent by these local organizations to the national meetings wherever they may be held. You all know that very few of the gardeners are financially situated so that they can travel clear across the continent to attend these meetings. You also know that there are very few employers that realize the value of these meetings. They really do not know, chiefly because they are not informed as to what we are trying to do; consequently, there are very few of them who are willing to pay the expense of their gardeners to attend here, although they might be willing to do so if they were properly informed of the value to the gardeners and to themselves of these meetings. The time will come when they will be willing, I believe, to help us along these lines." Vice-President Rennie next called on Richard Vincent, Jr., of White Marsh, Md. In responding Mr. Vincent said r "In regard to this matter before us, I am something like the boy who made his first trip out in the country, and saw a great big something there; he did not know what it was, and he looked around and inspected it on all sides. He said, 'That is a tarnation funny house, with no chimneys, doors or windows to it.' An old farmer that he met there said, 'That is no house.' 'Well, what is it?' 'A hay-stack' The boy replied, 'I may be a greenhorn from the city, but you can't fool me that way. Hay don't come in humps ORNAMENTAL BEDDING AT GIRARD COLLEGE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. '9'5- The American Florist. 457 ORNAMENTAL BEDDING AT GIRARD COLLEGE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. like that.' I may be a little green as to what the idea of this association is, but I think that the suggestion in re- gard to building up the organization is an excellent one. Every man who wants his organization to go ahead ought to put a little energy into it. Now, in regard to the appointment of a number of vice-presidents, of course, you can do that, but what is the use of a large number of vice-presidents? They are likely to be simply dead tim- ber, and instead of their stirring up membership for the society, nine times out of ten they will want more stirring up than the men that they are sup- posed to stir up. "I know what a struggle it is to success. I have a baby of my own to care for, the American Dahlia So- ciety, which has only been born with- in the last six or seven weeks, yet we are hustling all over this country for membership, and we are going to have it. We are going to show the world what dahlias are. Tou gardeners have to carry your products somewhere to show the people what you have got. You have got to entice the people to go and see them. It is only by thorough work that you can make this organization what it ought to be. It is now in its infancy, but it can and will grow, if you will only put your shoulders to the wheel and give it a little push up hill. So I believe if you push this thing, you cannot only keep up with it, but get ahead of it. It needs push all of the time. I hope if it is ever my privilege, if I live long enough to address this body again, that I will tell you something better than I have this afternoon." Mr. Vincent was followed by some of the members from the Pacific coast, and what they had to say indicated that they were thoroughly interested in the work that could be accom- plished by an organization such as the National Association of Gardeners and that they might be counted on to give their support and co-operation. An invitation was received at this time from the American Association of Park Superintendents to join the meeting of the park superintendents to attend the illustrated lecture of Hon. Samuel B. Hill, president of the Pacific Highway Association on "Good Roads." At the suggestion of Vice- President Rennie and Mr. Wirth, the meeting adjourned to attend the lec- ture. It was intended to re-convene after the lecture, but owing to so many other attractions of the exposi- tion city there was no re-convening' and the meeting stood finally ad- journed. Lake Forest, III. — Thos W. Head, formerly superintendent of the Plant estate, Groton, Conn., has been ap- pointed superintendent of the J. Og- den Armour estate here. Mr. Head left for the east September 13, to bring on his family. Joseph Burgess, late superintendent, returned to England, having resigned his position for that purpose. Ornamental Bedding at Girard College. One of the show places in Philadel- phia, Pa., of especial interest to the craft is Girard College, where the beau- tiful lawns and wonderful bedding sur- rounding its various buildings, and par- ticularly in front of the main structure, have for a long time stood as examples of high art in ornamental gardening. It is here that the croton was first tried as a bedding plant. Up to the time of this experiment it was not known that it would stand the sun, and Mr. Geb- hard Huster, the gardener at that time, about 1890, planted it with much mis- giving. The result, however, was won- derful; the plants made a remarkable growth and colored up as they had never done under glass. It was not long after this before they became gen- eral favorites and standard plants in all fancy garden and lawn decorations. Edwin Lonsdale, who succeeded Mr. Huster at his death, was a great croton enthusiast and raised a number of seed- lings of merit, which were disseminated by Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. A brilliant red was named by Mr. Craig after Mr. Lonsdale and is to be found in every collection. Charles W. Cox, who is now in charge, succeeding Mr. Lonsdale about three years ago, is continuing the good work of his predecessors, and the beds as laid out by him are particularly fine. The lawn in front of the main college building is about an acre in extent — it is the entrance to the grounds, and here are laid out the principal flower beds. At present the tulips which have been gay with their gorgeous colorings, are 458 The American Florist. Sept. 18, being removed and pansies, transplant- ed in full flower, have taken their place, which in about two weeks will give way to the permanent summer planting of crotons, pandanus, dracae- nas, coleus, etc. The two large center beds, each 31 feet in diameter, are filled with crotons, and when finished are raised to about six feet in the center, with a large Phoenix dactylifera rising from a mound of Baron Rothschild. This is surrounded by four varieties, Queen Victoria, Robert Craig, Faciatus and Edwin Lonsdale in separate blocks, divided on the outer edge by a wedge or triangle of Abutilon Savitzii. In the center of each of these triangles is a plant of Phoenix Roebelenii. The border is acalpha and an outer row of Achyranthes Lindenii. The crotons, numbering about 1,500 one and two year old plants, are used in these two beds and are hardened off before being planted out, when they go constantly forward. The beds are not especially prepared or fertilized, the rains through the winter covering of manure over the tulips being sufficient to enrich the soil. In the fall, when the plants are lifted, the two year old stock is discarded and the smaller plants kept over for stock and next year's planting. There are smaller beds at intervals about the borders of the lawn which are also filled with crotons, one variety to a bed, generally with a center plant of Pandanus Veitchii or draesena bor- dered with Abutilon Savitzii and al- ternanthera or Achyranthes Lindenii. These beds are very effective. The long center ribbon beds, 75 feet long by eight in width, which border the center walk to the main building, are filled with General Dryden geraniums and bordered with Achyranthes Lindenii. These ribbon beds are divided in the center by a circular bed about 12 feet in diameter filled with Pandanus Veitchii and bordered with achyranthes. These make very striking and effective centers. Geraniums are used in other parts of the grounds in borders, etc.,' the varieties found being S. A. Nutt, Marquis de Castellane, White Swan, and Mountain of Snow variegated. Beds are planted with Ficus elastica and F. pandurata, both of which are very striking in their robust foliage. Two large sub-tropical beds for a half shady place, made up of a general collection of all kinds of foliage plants, that when finished Mr. Cox describes as a tropical jungle, is, he considers, one of the most attractive spots in the gardens. Foliage and flowering be- gonias with Dracaena Sanderiana, make a show on the outer edge. Two large cactus beds with echeverias always find many admirers and are sure of a place every season. Another bed that al- ways looks well in a shady place is of Aucuba japonica with acalypha border. Evergreen border beds, to shield walls or rear places, when not set too closely together so that plants for sum- mer bloom may be placed between for color effect, are very satisfactory. The evergreens are mostly broad leaved va- rieties, as they are more sure to stand our winters, and as much variety of color is secured as possible. Next the walk or lawn room is left for a row of geraniums and borders of achyranthes or coleus for a color line. About May 20, which is celebrated as "Founder's day," some of the beds are planted with blue and yellow to rep- resent the civic colors. A large number of yellow shrubby calceolaria and blue pansies are grown for the purpose, being plunged in the pots and removed later to other locations to make room for the summer bedding. Some very well bud- ded azaleas and genistas have been kept in cold frames outside all winter and are now heavily shaded to keep them back for the "Founder's day" ex- ercises. They have never felt fire heat and are just bursting into bloom. A row of rambler roses in variety, will be a great sight about the first of June, they being heavily set with buds. Mr. Cox is taking a great interest in the work. The trees have been a prob- lem, many of them being too close to- gether. He has gradually managed by stealth and partial consent to get a goodly number of them out of the way, and by so doing greatly added to the health of the remainder and the beauty of the grounds. Mr. Cox is of English birth; getting the fundamentals of the business in that "country of gardeners," he has added greatly to his knowledge by his Jgpip; ^"■« HHK ■ Xi :.,-.! B ^ ^flfl ^HhAk *B zy.-JU Chas. W. Cox. Girard College Gardener, Philadelphia, Pa, practice here. He is of a genial dispo- sition, a hard worker, and keeps well posted and up-to-date in all the branches of his business. K. American Dahlia Society. A tremendous amount of enthusiasm is being shown in every section of, the country in the American Dahlia So- ciety, which was formed in New York in May by ex-President Vin,cent of the Society of American Florists and other dahlia lovers. It is the pleasure of the secretary to advise that over a hundred dahlia lovers have joined as charter members, and that there is every prospect of this number being .increased to 250 before the annual meeting. The annual meeting will be held dur- ing the first show of the organization September 24-26, at the Museum of Natural History in New York. Here will be held what is expected to be the largest and grandest dahlia show ever held in the United States. Ex- pectations are that over $300 will be offered for. competition at this show. Copies of the preliminary schedule have been issued, and may be obtained by writing to either George V. Nash, secretary of the Horticultural Society of New York, Bronx Park, or Joseph J. Lane, secretary of the American Dahlia Society, 11 "West 32nd street. New York. Among other things which are being done to promote interest in this show and make it a success, may be men- tioned the fact that the executive board at its last meeting authorized the secretary to prepare 2,500 double post cards, these post cards to be sent out through the co-operation of dahlia dealers in various parts of the coun- try to the best customers of the dahlia. These 2,500 cards have already been mailed, and great returns are looked forward to. This card is an urgent appeal to the dahlia lover to join the American Dah- lia Society, now in its infancy, and so get charter membership. All joining before September 24 become charter members. The dues are $1 for initia- tion, $2 for active membership, and $1 for associate membership. It is stated in this post card that it is the inten- tion of the society to publish an infor- mation bulletin for members as soon as the events of the organization per- mit. As has been stated previously. President Vincent has offered to sup- ply the dahlia blooms to any florist who will enter into the competition for the various prizes offered for dahlias shown in use for decoration. The H. F. Michell Co., Inc., Philadel- phia, Pa., have offered gold, silver and bronze medals. The Society of Ameri- can Florists has recognized the so- ciety, and has offered one of its medals for competition for showings of new and rare varieties of dahlias. John Young, the secretary of the Society of American Florists, will take charge of the exhibition. Peter Henderson & Co., New York, have offered $10 in prizes; Harry A. Bunyard. Co., Inc., New York, $5; Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, $10; Fottler, Fiske & Rawson Co., Boston, Mass., $10. The Horticultural Society of New York, in conjunction with which the dahlia society is making ex- hibitions, has offered $100, to be dis- tributed as prizes. W. W. Willmore, of Denver, one of the most enthusi- astic dahlia lovers in the West, has offered $25 in prize money. The Gar- den Magazine has offered one of its achievement medals, and prizes are promised from John Lewis Childs, Inc., and Henry A. Dreer, Inc., also W. At- lee Burpee & Company. Everything points to this being one of the most successful individual flower shows that has ever been held in this country. Intense enthusiasm is being manifest- ed among the trade, and the amateurs are certainly doing their share to make it a successful exhibition. An attempt is being made to get together flowers from all the growers possible and to make an exhibition of one flower of each of as many varieties as possible. This, I believe, will be of very great interest to the visitors. It is expected that guides will be on the floor of the exhibition hall to in- form- and help the visitors in acquaint- ing themselves with the dahlia and various varieties. The secretary and the executive board are desirous of se- curing prompt and early co-operation from the trade and from amateurs in general. They will appreciate hearing from those who are willing to co-oper- ate. As the show will be held Sep- tember 24-26, prompt action is neces- sary. Joseph j. Lane, Sec'y. f9 f S- The American Florist. 459 ORNAMENTAL BEDDING AT GIRARD COLLEGE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. New York Botanical Garden. The week's celebration of the twen- tieth anniversary of the founding of the New York botanical garden opened September 6, with more than 100 dele- gates from different parts of the coun- try in attendance. Dr. W. Gilman Thompson, president of the garden, de- livered the address of welcome. He was followed by Thomas W. Whittle, who spoke for the park department. Dr. N. L. Britton, director in chief of the garden, made the final address in the nature of a historical sketch. Starting with the old Torrey botanical garden in 1888, he told of the incep- tion and growth of the present park and garden in the past twenty years. He said in part : "An act to provide for the establish- ment of such a garden, drawn by Judge Charles P. Daly and Judge Ad- dison Brown, was introduced in the legislature March 6, 1891, and became a law by the approval of Governor Hill April 28, 1S91. This act estab- lished a corporation with the name 'The New York Botanical Garden,' for the purpose of maintaining a botanical garden and museum and arboretum therein for the collection and culture of plants, flowers, etc. There were 49 incorporators, among whom were Seth Low, Charles A. Dana, Hugh J. Grant, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Morris K. Jesup, J. Pierpont Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, D. O. Mills, William C. Schermerhorn, William G. Choate, Jesse Seligman, Samuel Sloan. Robert Maclay, Charles F. Cox and Percy R. Pyne. "This act of incorporation authorized the commissioners of public parks to set apart 250 acres of Bronx park after a fund of not less than $250,000 should be obtained by the incorporat- ors by subscription. The required sum was obtained from twenty-two con- tributors. Among the donations were gifts of $25,000 each by Columbia Col- lege, the late J. Pierpont Morgan, An- drew Carnegie, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, D. O. Mills and Judge Addison Brown. "The full amount was obtained by June 18, 1895, and on the last day of that month the park commissioners approved the present site in Bronx park." The delegates loudly applauded Mr. Britton's address, and as many of them said that they would like to have copies it was decided that it be print- ed and presented to them before the end of the week. Previous to the addresses, a luncheon had been served. After Dr. Britton had finished his address, an inspection of various features of the park and garden was made, including one of the conservatories, the flower garden and the zoological park. At 7 p. m. din- ner was served in the Rocking Stone restaurant. Among those who attended were : Dr. J. A. Samuels of Washington, D. C; Dr. L. H. Harvey of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Samuel Alexander of Detroit, Mich.; Professor Mel T. Cook of Rut- gers College; Alfred H. W. Povah of the University of Michigan; Oakes Ames, the orchid expert of North Easton, Mass.; and Harvard Univer- sity; Dr. A. H. Chivers of Dartmouth College; Frank S. Collins of North Bastham, Mass.; Dr. Arturo Rosquey Torralbas of Havana, Cuba; L. J. Pes- sin of the Georgia Botanical Society; Dr. J. Arthur Harris of the Carnegie Institute at Cold Spring, L. I.; Oliver A. Farwell of Detroit; Miss J. H. Steb- bins of Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. M. R. Goodhue of Syracuse, N. Y.; Dr. Susan P. Nichols of Oberlin, Ohio; Professor A. F. Blakeslee of the Connecticut Ag- ricultural College; Professor Frank D. Kern and Professor C. R. Orton of the Pennsylvania State College; Pro- fessor George F. Atkinson of Cornell University; Dr. D. T. MacDougal, Pro- fessor Alexander W. Evans. Professor R. H. Harper, Professor Caroline A. Black of the New York State Agricul- tural College; Professor and Mrs. A. Vincent Osmun of the Amherst Agri- cultural College; Dr. J. M. Greenman of the Missouri botanical garden, and Dr. Edmund W. Sinnott of Harvard University. Many papers were read on Septem- ber 7. On September 8, "salt wa- ter day", the delegates visited points of interest on Staten Island. A. F. F. St. Joseph, Mo. — An unused wing in the Livestock Exchange building will be converted into a conservatory, and flowers and shrubs will be grown un- der the direction of A. Jarabek, land- scape gardener for the exchange com- pany, for planting on the company's grounds next spring, with the intention of making one of the most beautiful parks in the city. 460 The American Florist. Sept. 18, Florists' Exhibits at Minnesota State Fair. Floricultural exhibits staged at the Minnesota State Fair this year were the best ever shown in variety of plants, arrangement of exhibits and in number of entries, and the Flori- cultural hall was at all times the center of an admiring throng of visitors. The state fair association awarded premi- ums amounting to §1,305 to profes- sional florists and $254 to amateurs. riam Park Floral Co. carried off the high award, with Minneapolis Floral Co. second and Holm & Olson third with an excellent display. For the best collection of ferns and decorative plants the first prize was awarded to Holm & Olson, with Mer- riam Park Floral Co., Minneapolis Floral Co. and the Nagel Greenhouses, Minneapolis, second, third and fourth respectively. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE PICKNICKERS. Some Employes of the Chicago Stores and Friends at J. C. Vaughan's Farm, Homewood, 111., Sept. 12. Possibly the only unsatisfactory fea- ture in connection with the 1915 ex- hibition, was the dissatisfaction with the judging, due to the one man sys- tem, many of the exhibitors at the fair this year stating. that they will not exhibit again under the same ar- rangement. The Minneapolis Florists' Club was awarded a silver cup for the fine dis- play and general arrangement of their space, which was the work of' W. D. Desmond, who took charge of the display for the club. The water wheel, with the mill running and the log cabin on the hill were features of the building and was always surrounded by an admiring crowd. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, were first in the class for decorative plants; Minneapolis Floral Co., second. In the class for table decorations, Holm & Olson were first; Minneapolis Floral Co., second, while third and fourth honors went to Boardman, of St. Paul and Oscar Amundson, Min- neapolis, respectively. Holm & Olson secured the first prize for bridal bouquets, with Minneapolis Floral Co. a close second, and both of these concerns were finishers in like positions in the class for corsages. Minneapolis Floral Co. captured the first honors for original design and Max Kaiser of Merriam Park was second with a most excellent display. D. W. C. Ruff, of Bald Eagle Lake, was first in both gladioli and dahlias. Hanging baskets of foliage plants arranged for effect were a feature of the display, and many excellent ar- rangements were noted. In the awards Max Kaiser was first, Holm & Olson second and Minneapolis Floral Co. third. Excellent displays of blooming plants arranged in a space of 100 square feet were made and the Mer- In the rose class, Holm & Olson were successful in wresting first honors from the Merriam Park Floral Co. Excellent displays of dahlias were made by the Swenson Greenhouses at Wayzata and George Tong, of Long Lake, and both were entered on the prize list. J. V. Bailey of St. Paul was super- intendent and Wm. H. Bofferding of Minneapolis acted as his assistant. T. C. R. Gtjthbie, Okla. — A fall flower show will be held in October, under the aus- pices of the City Federation. Cleveland Fall Show. One of Cleveland's wealthy citizens, James W. Corrigan of the firm of Corrigan & McKinney in the iron ore business, has taken it upon himself to increase the interest of private growers in Ohio, by offering them a silver cup made by Tiffnay, New York, the actual cost of which is $500. This will be competed for in the Cleveland flower show by private growers only of Ohio and is attached to a special class of 36 chrysanthemums, two vases, six varieties. This probably will not bring out a big entry this year, but for the next few years it will be competed for very strenuously because it must be won three times before becoming the final property of the winner. The final premium list is said to contain the names of many prominent gardeners who are taking a great interest in the coming show to the extent of offering special prizes. John D. Rockefeller, also Ex-Ambassa- dor Myron T. Herrick, are two of the best known. Boston; ALL STOCKS SELL SLOWLY. During the past week business has been very quiet. The Jewish New Year took away many buyers and the trade was generally slack. Gladioli, although the supply has shortened, continues to sell slowly. Prices on these range from 50 cents to $2 per 100. Asters also are selling poorly. The quality of flowers as a whole is good, but prices are low. Roses took a drop in price, and only the white and newer varie- ties find a good market. Carnations are becoming more plentiful, prices on them ranging from 50 cents to $2 per 100. NOTES. R. W. Swett, of Saxonville, is ship- ping to J. M. Cohan at the Co-opera- tive Market a fine lot of gladioli. Among the best selling varieties were noted Mrs. Frank, Pendleton, Halley, Princeps, and the new red variety. War. Frank Dolansky, of Lynn, is mar- keting some very fine orchids at pres- ent. He has fine flowers of oncidium, Odontoglossum crispum, O. grande, Dendrobium formosum, Cattleya labia- ta and cypripedium. fet; <"lNKp| j^w^^y? JSi BCfr 11 * '^1 "" T-m * 7 m V ■M£' T^feBCfelr::'- 1 !**.■'' • __- &T' >3SP* I, W SI ^' M kSiJ! 9Hk t X 1 0P. JC;,' u V g. W^- <4fc % CONNECTICUT NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Members "Talking Shop" at the Annual Outing at Lake Compounce, August "19. See September 4 Issue of Tbb American Florist* '9*5- The American Florist. 461 HORTICULTURISTS AT VAUGHAN'S NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL., SEPTEMBER 8. The annual dahlia exhibition was held at Horticultural hall, September 11-12. There was a very fine exhibit of dahlias and fruits and the show had a remarkable attendance. One of the most notable exhibits of dahlias came from J. K. Alexander, of Bast Bridgewater, Mass. J. K. Chandler has his new house completed except for the steamfitting. The house is planted with carnations, which are doing- nicely.- He has four houses planted with chrysanthemums, Chas. Razer, Dr. Enguehard and Major Bonnaffon being the main va- rieties. Hoffman, Inc., has added to his de- livery service a motorcycle side car. The van is painted to represent one of his flower boxes and it makes a neat and modern looking means of delivery. Patrick Norton, one of the pioneer florists of this city, passed away at his home in Dorchester, September 9. His death was deeply felt by his many friends. F. L. W. Buffalo. warm weather; business slackens. Weather conditions in this vicinity are sadly disarranged. August weather is now being enjoyed by all, with a consequent condition of trade in keep- ing with it. Asters are coming in well, the late varieties better than ever. Gladioli are getting poorer, while roses show improvement and carnations are very scarce. Calendulas, lilies and tritomas are welcome additions to a store for use as decorations. Several stores are preparing for their fall openings with stock from the florist that has only a summer suggestion. Autumn foliage, chrysanthemums and other suitable stock cannot be had the first or second week in September in good quality or color. Yellow and white chrysanthemums are on sale, but look very much like a tired child over- worked on a hot day. The early man with some flowers is a hero, but the one with chrysanthemums is about as welcome as the one who gets his lilies in three weeks after Easter. He has no place for his stock, and who wants 'mums when you have asters, dahlias and other flowers in your garden, and are enjoying .balmy breezes on your veranda or are out motoring. That is the pleasure of Buffalonians now, and I only speak for Buffalo. NOTES. Alterations and repairs to green- houses are about completed. W. J. Palmer & Son, at Lancaster, N. Y., are all through; S. A. Anderson has now all houses with cement benches and an innovation in a new place to force bulbs; L. H. Neubeck and the Wm. Scott Co., Inc., have made several changes in their places and are now ready for winter business. Jerry Brookins & Son will be better pre- pared than ever to supply their trade with carnations, sweet peas and roses. There are rumors of a wedding in Buffalo among the florists. No names mentioned, but if an English reservist is conscripted, there will be a Red Cross nurse go also and a guarantee of both in the same regiment. Should they go they will call on father at his place in Hanover square, London. E. C. Armbrust, who has been with S. A. Anderson for two years, has re- signed to engage in business for him- self in Rochester. The best wishes of all are with him in his new location on East avenue in the "Flower City." There will be a meeting of the New York State Federation of Florist Clubs at Syracuse, Thursday, September 16. Several from this city are going to help the association along and visit the state fair. BISON. Cincinnati. HOT WEATHER CAUSES SLOW MARKET. Hot summer weather set in shortly after the first of the month, and since that time business has slowed up somewhat. The supply has increased greatly. Shipping business is good. Roses are in a very heavy supply. Many blooms are coming in soft and not in a fit condition for use. Carna- tions have become much longer and better than they were at first. Easter lilies are plentiful, but do not meet with a particularly strong demand. Some very fine American gladioli are to be had. Asters are still in a heavy supply and of fair quality. The sup- ply of greens is sufficient for all pres- ent requirements. CLUB MEETING. The florists' club meeting Monday evening, August 13, was well attended. President Max Rudolph was in the chair. John Van Leerwen was elected a member of the society. J. A. Peter- son gave an interesting talk on the S. A. F. meeting at San Francisco and the exposition, while Mr. Van Leerwen spoke on co-operation among the flor- ists in buying. NOTES. J. A. Peterson plans to leave on an extended auto trip within the coming fortnight on which trip he will call on his trade. C. E. Critchell has been having very large cuts of the new roses. J. T. Conger is visiting at Ander- son, Ind. Visitors: Geo. Lampbert, Xenia, O.; Joseph Hill, Earl Mann and Fred . Lemon, Richmond, Ind. H. Oklahoma City. We are having very warm weather and business is only "so-so" — not any duller, however, than is usual for this season of the year. Fashion week is to commence this year on September 24. This event usually marks the be- ginning of the fall season and brings with it quite a little decorating busi- ness for the florists. NOTES. There is some talk of having qnly annual meetings of the Oklahoma State Society of Florists and of form- ing an Oklahoma City Florists' Club. If this can be accomplished, it will be another step in the direction of bring- ing the local members of the craft closer together. Furrow & Company are looking for a suitable site on which to erect a range of glass. They expect to build quite a large glass area and also to move their Guthrie plant- to this city some time in the future. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lon Foster, September 10. Mr. Fos- ter is manager of the store of Fur- row & Company. C. W. Stiles has returned from a business trip to Memphis, Tenn. C. J. Bickes has been called to his home town, Decatur, 111., owing to the serious illness of a sister. S. S. B. 462 The American Florist. Sept. 18, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible) , as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume auy responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Cemetery greenhouse work 453 — Fall preparations 4o3 The retail trade 4o4 — Bible and spray (illus.) 45* — The hydrangea iu florists' work 454 — Dahlias in the show windows 454 — Galax pillow with cluster (illus.) 454 National Association of Gardeners 455 Ornamental bedding at Girard College (illus.). 457 American Dahlia Society 458 New York Botanical Garden 459 .Florists' exhibits at Minnesota state fair... 460 Vaughan's Seed Store picnickers (illus.) 460 Connecticut Nurserymen's Association (illus.) .460 Cleveland fall show 460 Boston 463 Horticulturists at Vaughan's Nurseries(illus.).461 Buffalo 461 Cincinnati 461 Oklahoma City 461 Personal 462 Winter-flowering sweet peas 462 Revised freight rates 462 Import permits 462 Ladies' Society of American Florists 462 Chinese dictator buys English home 462 Pittsburgh 464 Minneapolis, Minn 464 Chicago 468 Chicago Florists' Club 472 St. Louis 472 Tri-City Florists' Club 472 Philadelphia 474' New York 476 New York Florists" Club 477 Los -A ngeles 47S Providence, R. 1 478 The seed trade 4S4 — French bulbs 484 — Johnson Seed Co.'s affairs .' 484 — Colorado vine seed 484 — Allan's peas and beans 484 — Clover seed of poor quality 484 — Nebraska seed crops 485 — Clover seed acreage and condition 485 Montreal ." . .486 Champaign, 111. 486 The nursery trade ' 488 — Landscape gardening short course 48S — Nursery catalogue development 48S — American crahapples 4SS Market gardeners 490 — Market gardeuer grows flowers 400 — Fall cucumbers 490 — Truck crop report 490 — Who gets the difference? 490 Ft. Wayne, Ind 492 Sandwich. Ont 490 Nassau County Horticultural Society. ...... .492 Kansas City 497 "Subscriber" should repeat his query, giving full name and address to secure the desired information about trees. There are no new developments this week in the Anglo-Belgian-German controversy regarding imports of Eu- ropean plants, bulbs, roots and seeds. John Raum, a private gardener well known around New York, writes from Nuernberg, Germany, to send him a few pounds of white flour to make a cake. There is plenty to eat and drink he claims, and music, but no white flour. Personal. E. H. R. Green, who has been living for more than two years in New York, with his mother. Mrs. Hetty Green, will return to Texas to take charge of the Green interests in the south- west. Winter-Flowering: Sweet Peas. It will be recalled that in our issue of August 14, page 165, some selections of sweet peas for winter flowering were- named. We now take pleasure in adding the latest selection of varieties by Wm. Sim, of Cliftondale, Mass., well known as a successful grower of sweet peas under glass. Mr. Sim names the following varieties : Christ- mas Pink Spencer. White Orchid, Mrs. Skaach, Rose Queen, Venus, Lavender Unwin and Orange Orchid. Revised Freight Rates. We give below the latest freight rates on transatlantic steamships with those of last year for comparison. The prices are given in shillings per 40 cubic feet. For shipments to Phila- delphia via New York add to the rates quoted two shillings per 40 cubic feet. 1914 1915 Spiraea and lily of the valley. 25s 30s Plants and shrubs, including evergreens and conifers. . .18s 20s All other nursery stock 15s Young deciduous trees (not shrubs. evergreens nor conifers) 17s Plants in hampers, tubs and canvas, each containing one plant 15s Plant, loose 15s Elms, plantanes, and similar cheap standard trees (shrubs . and young deciduous trees excepted), loose or partly packed . . . 15s Cheap standard trees in cases above 12 feet in length 15s Import Permits. I am informed by the Merchants' As- sociation of New York that it is stated unofficially by the foreign trade ad- visers in behalf of the American im- porters that the incurring of liability for the payment of goods by the American importer prior to March 1, 1915, is to be the basis on which per- mits for shipments will be issued in future. No payment needs to have been made, but the American pur- chaser must show that he was legally bound to pay for the goods before that date. Evidence that will substantiate the above facts should be submitted to the foreign trade advisers by inter- ested houses as follows : (a) An affidavit giving the history of the case and showing all the docu- mentary evidences submitted. (b) Either the original contract or certified copies of the same. (c) Copies of order sheets, the ori- ginal acceptances, invoices and consu- lar invoices if available. In addition to these proofs all marks, numbers, values and cost of goods, and the name and address of shipping agent in neu- tral port should be given. Such evidence will be kept on file by the foreign trade advisers and as soon as the department of state is offi- cially notified by the British authori- ties that such claims will be received and considered by the British govern- ment, it is the purpose of the foreign trade advisers to file these claims with the British embassy in Washington, in the order in which they are received by the department of state. It would be well, therefore, that all interested houses should forward a sworn state- ment to Judge W. D. Fleming, For- eign Trade Adviser, Department of State, Washington, D. C, as soon as possible if they desire an early move- ment of their goods. As soon as the department of state receives official confirmation of the above, they will be notified. CHARLES A. DARDS. New York, Sept. 10, 1915. Ladies' Society of American Florists. To the Members of the Ladies' Society of American Florists : My report and paper which I was to send to the annual convention was forwarded by registered mail to San Francisco and reached there on August 15. They were returned to me on Au- gust 29. I mailed them to the presi- dent that she would understand I had kept faith with her and was not re- sponsible for my report not being at the meeting. I feel that it is only right and proper that all should at least see the report and I have therefore asked The American Florist to print the same. treasurer's report. Balance on hand, Aug". 14, 1914..$211.8S Received from dues, pins, etc. . . 265.75 Received from one life member. 10.00 $4S7.63 disbursements. W. R. Nicholson, bowling prized 25.00 Smith Memorial fund 25.00 Copley-Plaza hotel, reception . . . 77.75 Topping & Co.. printing 9.23 Miller Jewelry Co., pins . . 37.50 Mrs. Maynard, postage and wreath for Mrs. Fetters 28.00 Flowers for Mrs. Quick 2.00 Flowers for Mrs. Montgomery. . 2.00 Topping & Co., printing 11.75 Flowers for Mrs. Berning 2.00 Topping & Co., printing 7.50 Annual printing 37.50 Wreath for Mrs. Berning 5.00 Miller Jewelry Co., pins ' 37.50 Mrs. Maynard, salary to August 14, 1915 50.00 Mrs. Maynai-d, postage, etc 34.75 $392.50 Receipts $487.63 Disbursements 392.50 Balance on hand, Au- gust 9, 1915 $ 95.13 Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Treas. Chinese Dictator Buys English Home. Yuan Shih-K'ai, president of the re- public of China, has during the past month completed the purchase of one of the finest of English country seats in the midland counties. The price paid is said to have been very large, which is not altogether surprising, in view of the fact that the big park, with trees hundreds of years old, is entirely surrounded by either stone walls or high iron railings. That he should thus have purchased a property of this kind in Great Brit- ain, where no less than five of his sons have been receiving their educa- tion for the last two years, lends color to the rumors according to which he is heartily tired of his dictatorship at Pekin, of the terribly hard work which its possession entails, and, moreover, is wearied beyond all measure by the constant attempts that are being made on his life, and which necessitate such elaborate precautions that his exist- ence has been reduced to a species of gilded captivity comparable only to that suffered in the Forbidden City by the late Emperor Kwang-Su. r9 J 5- The American Florist. 463 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office euciose 10 cents ex*ra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By exDerienced saleslady and all around helper; can bring some business. Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted -By first class florist and gardener: over 20 years experience; age, 37: mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Experienced saleslady and designer desires a position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Kev 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young gardener who would like to learn the florist business; willing to start for small wages; can give good reference. Address William Maske, 863 E. Chelton Ave., Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted— As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help: over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Florist, 61 W. Ontario st.. Chicago. Situation Wanted -By American, 24. with life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good ref e rences. J. m'„ Box 37. Loudonville. Albany, N. Y. Situation Wanted— Pri v ate or commercial place 12 years experience in crowing pot plants and cut Bowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— By German 33, single, quick worker, grower in first-class stock, pot, bedding plants, palms, ferns, chrysanthemums and all greenhouse work. Can come at once. Full parti- culars in first letter. Address Adolf Gall, Florist, General Post Office, Milwaukee, Wis. Help Wanted— A good grower to buy half interest in well established greenhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted— At once, experienced green- house man; must be good fern grower. Randolph & McClemfnts. 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Penn'a. Help Wanted— Good all around storeman for Kansas City, Mo., retail store. State full parti- culars in first letter. Key 558, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once. A young man who has a fair knowledge of perennial plants. Private place. $2.25 a day. Apply P. Back, E. L. Ryerson Estate, Lake Forest, 111. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establishment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key533. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Experienced young saleslady for Chicago loop store. Good wages to right party. Address Key 548. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man that has had ex- perience with carnations. State wages wanted, with board, in first letter. Rugby Greenhouses, Rugby, N. D, For Sale— Windmill with tanks and pumps. For further particulars call on or address, T. Fehrman, 7744 N Lamon Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— Florist business with large green- house-room dwelling. Vi-acre lot: all kinds of money made: no competition. Allfor$2,7UO Mrs. Waldo, Chillicothe, 111. For Sale— Florists' White Ice Box, 600 pounds capacity: made by Schmidt of Cincinnati: used one year: perfect condition. Cheap, if sold at once. Address Key 551. care American Florist. For Sale— Display refrigerator. McCray's; used two years; without scar or blemisn; new, retails (or $175 00; f. o. b. Dayton. $125.00. cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4, Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate: will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouse, 32x210, sixteen acres fine truckiog land, seven room bungalow, hot and cold water, bath, pantry, out-buildings. Mild climate, good roads. On railroad, three miles from city. Box 49. Richmond. Va. For Sale —On account of death of mv husband, have 4 greenhouses and dwellings for sale or rent. Splendid location, established 28 years, doing fine business: whatever is in stock given gratis. For particulars call or write. Mrs. Theresa Valom, 838 31st Street, Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale— Up-to-date florist business, green- houses, store and dwelling on Main street. The leading florist on the western slope; good ship- ping to the adjoining cities. The healthiest cli- mate in U. S. Price and terms right. Write to Manager, Grand Floral Co.. Grand Junction, Colo. For Sale or Lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing25 000 square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25,000 population to draw from, Address Key 556. care American Florist. FOR SALE 4 Greenhouses each 40x120 ft, 1 acre land, good 5 room residence and crfice building combined. Well stocked for fall and winter trade; located in thriving town in Central Indiana of 25,0f>0 inhab- itants. All in first-class condition and doing fine business. Good reasons for selling. Address Key 555. care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 to 15 000 square feet of glass; must be in good con- dition, Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par- ticulars in first letter Address Key 557, care American Florist. NOTICE. John Scott, Florist. Huntsville, Ala., who has been sick for some time, has disappeared from hishome. He is a Scotchman, speaks with a de- cided accent. Age, 45 yeais: height, 5 ft. 6 in.; weight. 125 lbs.; dark complexion, turning grey; wears blue serge suit: one upper tooth in right side missing. Any brother florist knowing of his whereabouts, kindly write Mrs. J. Scott, Twickenham Hotel Block, rluntsville, Ala. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between HERMAN KO MITSCH and AUGUST JUNGE, both of the Borough of Secaucus, County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, under the firm name of KO- MITSCH & JUNGE. has been this day dissolved by mutual consent. Herman Komitsch is author- ized to wind up the affairs of the partnership, col- lect all bills, and pay all outstanding debts. Dated August 23, 1915. HERMAN KOMITSCH AUGUST JUNGE Designer- Decorator-Salesman Experienced, first-class and up-to date, having been connected with best establishments in the country, is open for engagement. Desire to con- nect with high class shop, where there is an open- ing for a live wire of high caliber efficiency who can produce results. Address Key XX, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%x5H inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc.. in black and leaf adopted bv the S. a. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. h. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. - It ha9 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $ 1 .50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn sl, Chicago 464 The American Florist. Sept. 18, THE MacNIFf HORTICULTURAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street New York The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World. Sales at frequent intervals during Fall, Winter and Spring. Watch for Advertisements. Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Dracaenas, Etc. Also Mammoth Shipments of Holland and Trench Grown Bulbs Pittsburgh. TEADE CONDITIONS SHOW IMPROVEMENT. Boiling hot weather has returned to us again after quite a long cool period. All the growers are beginning to ship their new crops of carnations, roses and lilies, but asters and gladioli still remain as strong as ever. Trade continues to hold up well, despite the heavy supply, so really there is not much to complain about. It is a shame to witness the great amount of asters that are being thrown away daily. The late crops are at the height of their season, which also hurts the sales and prices of other flowers to some extent. With good times back with us again, we may say that col- lections are somewhat better than they have been throughout the year. The supply business is brisk, as it is now time for the retailers to lay in their needs for the fall season, many of whom are placing their advance orders for Christmas goods. We might add that no shortage is expected in the line of immortelles, ruscus, statice, Diana grass and frieze this year. NOTES. Ray J. Daschbach reports a very busy season so far, running heavy on funeral work and decorations. A large floral blanket, 12x14, was a feature last week. Miss Friel, of the store force was compelled to return early from her vacation, which she was spending at Atlantic City, to help out with the rush. Frank Kilgallen, of Daschbach's had an exciting experience while canoeing on the Allegheny river August 5, with a companion. The boat upset in mid- river, Frank managing to swim ashore, but his companion went down. The river has been dragged, but his body is still unfound. Oliver Langhans is breaking in as a salesman at the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.'s wholesale store, after spending the summer at the Arm's greenhouses in Bakerstown. Joseph Gotti has resigned his position with this firm. ' Nuerenberg and Boyle have opened a retail store at Turtle Creek. Mr. Nuerenberg was formerly with the Braddock Floral Co., and of late was manager of Wm. Turner's Wilkins- burg store. Best wishes for success! Earl Tipton has arrived in the city after spending the summer at the A. W. Smith Co. greenhouses, at Can- field, Ohio, having been greatly bene- fitted in health by the change of sur- roundings. Wm. Turner collided with a tele- graph pole in his Studebaker touring car, on a road near Avalon, Septem- ber 9, causing $200 damages to his car. Mr. Turner escaped unhurt. Peter Hopman is cutting heavily on his new crop of roses, the condition of which looks very promising for his second season. Visitors: Oscar Leistner, Chicago; Mr. Kent, of Kent Bros., Newark, O.; Julius Dilhoff, of Schloss Bros., New York. G. M. Minneapolis, Minn. MARKET CONDITIONS SATISFACTORY. The local market during the past week has been very good. Roses are coming iu more freely, mostly from new stock, and while of short stem, sell readily at prices ranging from two to six cents. Sweet peas have short- ened up and bring from $2 to $3 per 100. Billies are plentiful, but in little demand. Chrysanthemums are moving satisfactorily and are quoted at prices ranging from 10 cents to 25 cents. Gladioli are still in evidence in quan- tities, but have deterioriated in quality, and prices vary from $1 to $2 per 100. Lily of the valley continues scarce at five cents. Asters are quoted at from 50 cents to $2 per 100 and smilax and greens move freely. NOTES. At the annual election of officers of the Minnesota State Florists' Associa- tion, held September 2, at Holm & Olson's store, St. Paul, the following were elected : W. D. Desmond, Min- neapolis, president; Max Kaiser, Mer- riam Park, vice-president; A. Laurit- zen, Como Park, treasurer; Thomas C. Rogers, 409 Hennepin avenue, Minne- apolis, secretary. A vote of thanks was tendered retiring President O. J. Olson and other officers for their efforts in the welfare of the association during the past year. Nine new members were elected to membership. O. H. Carlson and C. F. Rice of this city, and J. R. VanBochove of Kalamazoo, Mich., equipped with a touring car and 1,000 rounds of ammu- nition are on their way to southern Minnesota to exterminate ducks and prairie chicken. Carl F. Wahl of the Sunnyside Green- houses has returned from bass fishing at Clearwater lake. He brought back a splendid catch, all over four pounds. Carl I. Lindskoog has purchased the property he has been occupying and is putting in a conservatory and making other improvements. Walter Montain, formerly with Carl Lindskoog, is on the Rice Bros, force. Visitors : W. Jaan, Lester Park Greenhouses, Duluth, Minn.; E. Samuel- son, St. Peter, Minn.; A. Miller, repre- senting A. Henderson & Co., Chicago; J. R. VanBochove, Kalamazoo, Mich. T. C. R.' '9'5- The American Florist. 465 Dreer's Herbaceous Peonies We will begin to dig this season about September 15th, over one hundred thousand roots of the following choice varieties of our own growings, true to name, strong divisions, with from 3 to 5 eyes. Per doz, Eugene Verdier. Immense globular flowers, delicate flesh color deep- ening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloom- er, distinct and desirable 3 50 Felix Crousse. The ideal self-col- ored red Peeony, large globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a sti'ong vigorous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most im- portant commercial cut flower sorts. $200.00 per 1000 3 50 Francois Ortegat. Brilliant crimson; full double flower, one of the richest dark varieties. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Festiva Maxima, This truly su- perb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has' for nearly three- quarters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been Judged. A giant in growth. No other variety com- bines the wonderful purity of color, freedom and earliness of flower, and handsome foliage as this ' 'Queen of Pseonies. ' ' This variety is probably better known throughout the world than any other. $180.00 per 1000 $2 50 Louis van Houtte. One of the most conspicuous of the dark , colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color . combination. $100.00 per 1000 1 75 L'Eclatante. Very large, showy, compact, brilliant, red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season va- riety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 L'Indispensable. Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall, upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desir- able late flowering variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Lady Bramwell. A beautiful silvery-rose of fine form, a free-blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme, Calot. One of the best of the early sorts, large flowers of a pale hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000 2 50_ Mme, de Verneville. Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center, touched carmine. A most chaste mid-season variety . $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme, Ducel. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf, vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. . Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 Marie Jacquin. A variety especially adapted for land- scape work, flowers semi-double, almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible in the cen- ter. Very aptly named "Water Lily Pseony." $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme. Boulanger. A very choice delicate colored vari- ety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad, regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 Meissonier, Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crimson. A splendid self-colored variety. $140,000 per 1000 2 00 Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered Paeony in cultivation; color pale, lilac-rose with silvery reflex. Strong grower, pleasing fragrance and early 6 00 Ne Plus Ultra. Semi-double, pure mauve, early to mid- season variety. $90.00 per 1000 1 25 Princess Galitzin, Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Queen Victoria.. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000 1 50 Rosea Elegans. Tall upright habit; color pale lllac-r^se with creamy white center, pleasant fragrance. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Heine des Hoses. Early, medium-sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the cen- tre. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Victoire Modeste. Very large flowers of bright lively violet-rose with salmon center. $100.00 per 1000 15 00 $20 00 Double Herbaceous Peony. Per doz. Per 100 Asa Gray. A very distinct flower, bright lilac, sprinkled with, minute dots of deeper lilac in such a manner as to appear dusted on; blooms very large; mid-season $3 50 Andr© Lauries. Strong vigorous grower with medium sized flower of deep Tyrian rose. $90.00 per 1000 Augustin D'Hour. Brilliant dark red with slight silvery reflex. Very large, compact, bomb-shaped flower; mid- season Arthemise. A strong grower of upright habit, free bloom- er in clusters, large, violet-rose with light mauve shadings. A good mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 Agnes Mary Kelway. A tall, vigorous-growing variety of good habit and free bloomer, light violet rose with creamy white center, mid-season, very showy. $140.00 per 1000 Couronne d'Or. Immense ball-shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and delicate car- mine markings on the central petals. Strong upright growth; one of the choicest late flowering varieties. $225.00 per 1000 \ Charlemagne. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large compact, globular flowers. Lilac-white with a slight blush center. $100.00 per 1000 Canary. One of the freest blooming varieties, of medium size ; pure white guard petals with amber white cen- ter. $100.00 per 1000 Delachei. Very large cup-shaped flowers, deep crimson- purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety. $140,000 per 1000 2 00 Duke of "Wellington. An ideal cut-flower variety, large, well-formed flowers on long stiff stems, color sulphur- white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid-season sorts. $100,000 per 1000 Duchesse de Nemours. Superb cup-shaped flowers of sul- phur-white changing to pure white. Particularly beautiful in the half-open bud state. $100,000 per 1000 Dr. Caillot. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety Due de Cazes. Another of the really first-class Paeonies for all conditions, never failing to produce an abun- dance of flowers for Memorial Day. Upright growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and silvery reflex. $100.00 per 1000 Edouard Andre. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metal- lic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $100.00 per 1000 Edulis Superba. The earliest variety in our collection, being frequently a week ahead of any other sort, mak- ing it particularly valuable for Decoration Day sales In late seasons or in latitudes where other sorts will not bloom previous to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse conditions. Flowers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $180.00 per 1000 • 1 50 4 00 2 00 2 00 3 50 1 75 1 75 1 75 1 75 $25 00 10 00 30 00 15 00 15 00 25 00 12 00 12 00 15 00 12 00 12 00 15: oo 20 00 15 00 15:00 3 00 20 00 1 75 1 75 12 00 12 00 1 50 40 00 15 00 45 00 10 00 15 00 10 00 15 00 15 00 10 00 Double crimson 2.00 per doz.; 15.00 per 100 2 50 20 00 The following Early Flowering Varieties In Imported Stock Ready Early in Octobf r. Officinalis (Mutabilis) Alba. Blush white. .$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 lenuifolia flore plena (Fern-leaved) Officinalis (Mutabilis) Kosea. Soft pink 1.50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100 crimson Officinalis Rubra, Crimson 1.25 per doz. ; 8.00 per 100 Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above is intended for the trade only. 466 The American Florist. Sept. 18, POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL--VALLEY--CARNATIONS--BEAUTIE Cattleyas=White Dendrobiums=Yellow Oncidiums=Gardente CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $3.00 30 to 36 in 2.50 24 in $1.50 to 2.00 Short per 100, $4.00, $8.00, $10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 36-40 in., per 100 $15.00 30 in., 20-24 in., 18-20 in., 16-16 in., Short, $2.00 12.00 10.00 8.00 6.00 $3.00, $4.00 Per 100 I / ong....$8 00 to $10.00 Mtfed 4.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 Hoosier Beauty HADI/BY OPHELIA SUNBURST BRILLIANT FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 6.00 to 12.C0 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD Per 100 Extra long $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium..$4.00 to 5.00 Short $2. 00 to 3.00 MILADY RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Golden Glow Mums per doz. October Frost " $1.50 to $2.50 1.50 to 2.50 Per 100 Asters, short and medium 2.00 to $3.00 Fancy. Daisies, Shasta Gladioli 3.00 to Gaillardias 75 to Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2 00 to Adiantum Galax, per 1000 $1,25 ■ Leucothoe Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 1.50 Flowers for Trimmin Assorted lots $1.00 anc for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stoci 4.00 1.00 4.00 1.00 3.00 1.00 .20 .75 .75 .20 ORCHIDS Per, Cattleyas $7.50 to $! White Dendrobiums 6.00 to ' Yellow Oncidiums per 100, ' GARDENIAS Per doz $2.00 to $; EASTER LILIES Per 100 $8.00 to $li Per Doz LILY OF THE VALLE Fancy, per 100 $1 2nd $3.00 to CARNATIONS All colors, per 100 $2.00 to $ WILD SMILAX Per case $ FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Special on Cycas Leave? Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. Daylite Glass Cleaner, Paints, Liquid Puti Glazing Points, Etc., Fertilizers, Galvanized Rose Stakes, Bamboo Stake 12 Bales Moss, - $10.00. Write for New Design Book (colored plates), each, 50c. Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. '9'5- The American Florist. 467 W BROS. CO M,fl R S, n p c H e 35 ho,,e ' CHICAGO, ILL. Grand Clean-Up Price on Rose Plants GRAFTED, 3V 2 -inch Stock. Per 100 ISO Bulgaria $1400 50 Ceclle Brunner 14.00 OWN FOOT, 3!/2-jrtch Stock. Per 100 I GRAFTED, 2K-inch Stock. F "}

    ! low ' lar / e $2 00 to $3.00 per dozen *'*•"»*««»**'***"•'*▼* **«!»» White.medium 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen Small Yellow in sprays, per bunch ; 50 cents We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONES, CENTRAL 1457. AUTO., 47-314. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111 OFFICE and STORE, 131 IN. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. HOT WEATHER AFFECTS TRADE. This city has experienced some un- usually warm weather this week and the temperature Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, September 13-14-15 reached the unseasonable figure of 85 to 90 degrees. Straw hats were again seen on the streets and nearly all the bath- ing beaches in the city were open so the enthusiasts who bravely bore the chilly blasts of July and August had a chance to enjoy the tardy summer. "While stock has suffered somewhat on account of the hot weather there is •quite a lot of good stock reaching the market especially roses which are plentiful. American Beauty roses are arriving in good condition but are none too plentiful and have advanced slight- ly in prices during the past week. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are in good supply but are selling well considering the general market conditions. Some fine Ophelia and Sunburst are arriving now and the same holds good for Killarney which in many instances is showing unusually fine color. Carna- tions are seen in larger numbers and fancy stock is in good demand. Chrys- anthemums have suffered considerably from the warm weather but at that there is plenty of stock to go around. Golden Glow, Smith's Advance, Early Frost. October Frost and Chrysolora are the varieties offered but the latter are none too plentiful. Asters, gladioli, dahlias and other outdoor stock is still ^CY JO* ^CY^O^ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Easf Randolph Street * ? WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 66 Bail Randolph Street , FERNS Any Quantity— Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS plentiful but is not selling any too well. Lily of the valley is in better supply and the same holds good for gardenias and orchids. Taken all in all there is plenty of stock of all kinds to go around at this writing but a few brisk days would find the market pretty well cleaned up. The weather at this writing, Wednesday, Septem- ber 15, is much cooler and the weath- er man says that the thermometer will register 65 degrees soon, where it rightfully belongs in mid-September. NOTES. James G. Hancock, wife and daugh- ters Franc, Belle and Miriam have re- turned from California, where they at- CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-CARNATIONS-GLADIOLI-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, "$*£?• 30 East Randolph street. CH ICAGO. tended the San Francisco convention, and report having had a most delight- ful time. The Briggs Floral Co., 228 "West Madison street, will open a new store at 801 Sheridan road, where H. F. Halle was formerly located. ^9 I 5- The American Florist. 4 6 y PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO BIG » U f f i, Y Sunburst ^ White Killarney Roses Plenty for everyone, so send your order here. Buy Direct From The Grower. g> MM ^ ^ Also a splendid supply of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses. ■^J ■ ic4 Subject to Change Without Notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-lnch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 BO 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 16 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 76 Richmond . Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 5 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney... Killarney BriUiant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per doz. Specials $1 60 Select 1 00 Medium 76 Short 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Asters $ 1 00 to $ 3 00 Carnations 1.00 to 3.00 Chrysanthemums, yellow, doz., $2.00 to 3.00 Harrisii 10 00 to Gladioli 4 00 to Valley 3 00 to Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 12 60 6 00 4 00 1 00 25 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Good $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Extra Fancy $10.00 to $12.00 Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Richmond and Milady- Long *5.C0 to $6.00 per 100 Medium 3.00 to $4.00 per ldO Short..... 2.00 per 100 New Crop Carnations... $2. 00 per 100 Order here and get satisfaction Ed. Siebrecht, well known to the trade locally as well as in other cities, having- been connected with several representative florist establishments in the country, and himself of a widely known family of florists, will embark in business for himself and will open an attractive flower shop at 6972 North Clark street, September 25, under the name of The Rosery Florist. Special fixtures have been designed for the establishment by Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee avenue, with a view to artistic decoration and up-to-date ser- vice .befitting an excellent location. Ed. has many friends both in and out of the trade who wish him the fullest measure of success. The George Wittbold Co. has had a busy week in its retail department, the demand being principally for fu- neral work and a visit to the estab- lishment shows that Fred Nelson and his force of assistants are using out- door flowers in this class of work to good advantage, with splendid results. August Poehlmann's two sons, Ro- land and Earl, left this week to re- sume their studies at school. Roland is finishing his last year at the West- ern Military Academy at Alton and Earl is attending school at Urbana. Adolph Poehlmann's son Walter is also attending school at Urbana and so is H. W. Bruns' son, Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Levy, 6016 Princeton avenue, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Alta, to Samuel F. Bloom, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Bloom, 6134 Vernon avenue, who is engaged in the retail florist business at 822 East Sixty-third street. 470 The American Florist. Sept. '18, WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave,, Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply de- partment advertised a special sale on cycas leaves, quoting prices on both the dull and glossy finish, just to find out which kind was in best demand. So far the sales are running about even, but it seems that some florists prefer the dull finish on short leaves for wreaths and base work, which probably is due to the fact that they have a more natural appearance. Victor Young has resigned his posi- tion as manager of the George Witt- bold Co.'s North Clark street store and will be with Ronsley the Florist, 106 South Dearborn street, on and after Monday, October 4. Mr. Young will leave for the east in a few days to visit the leading retail stores in the principal cities, returning in time to look after his interest at the Ronsley store at the specified date. The Raedlein Basket Co.'s establish- ment on Milwaukee . avenue is being remodeled and when the alterations are completed their salesrooms will present a much better appearance. Mrs. A. Kindler and son, Curtis, who have been spending the summer at their cottage on Long Lake, have re- turned from their vacation and are again attending to their duties at the store. At Zech & Mann's store chrysanthe- mums are arriving in larger quantities but Golden Glow is the only variety that has been offered this season up to this writing. Allie Zech says that the demand for Mrs. Chas. Russell roses has been unusually good this week and that his firm has had no trouble whatever in disposing of all the stock that it had to offer. Hoerber Bros, are receiving a nice supply of roses from their greenhouses at Des Plaines, especially Killarney. which is now in good crop. Fred Hoerber says that business is showing a gradual improvement and from the looks of their newly painted wholesale store one can instantly see the pro- prietors are fully prepared to handle the fall business. Miss Nettie Parker has returned from a delightful visit in California and is aga.in attending to her duties as secretary at the A. T. Pyfer & Co. wholesale store. She parted company with Miss M. C. Gunterberg at Los Angeles, Calif., where she will visit with friends and relatives a few more weeks. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation's lease on the store how oc- cupied at 176 North Michigan avenue, does not expire until May 1, 1916. The proprietors are undecided whether they will remain where they are after that date or move into new quarters on North Wabash avenue. Henry M. Hirsch is again doing the buying in the local market for Zalinger & Hirsch, after having been quaran- tined at his home for over a month with scarlet fever. Zalinger & Hirsch operate the store in the rotunda of the Insurance Exchange building at 175 West Jackson boulevard. Peter Reinberg and his large range of greenhouses received a complimen- tary illustrated write-up in the Sep- tember 6 issue of the Illinois Staats- j.**********************4 KILLARNEY BRILLIANT Fancy stock at $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. Per 100 Per 100 * $4.00 to $15.00 Killarney . . $2.00 to $8.00 . 4.00 to 10.00 White Killarney 2.00 to 8.00 3.00 to 8.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 35c ea. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants L. D. Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago | Russell * Milady I Ophelia * * * * * 176 NorthI Michigan Ave., * Zeitung, one of the leading local Ger- man dailies. Mr. Reinberg left this week for the Wisconsin wilds on a hunting and fishing trip. The John Kruchten Co. has added a plant department to its ever grow- ing wholesale business, which is in charge of Miss Agatha Greeley. Miss Greeley has had considerable experi- ence in this line and is bound to make a success of the venture from the start. Wietor Bros, are in good crop with American Beauty roses which are in good demand at the store and clean up quickly each day. Field grown carnation plants are also yi good de- mand and new orders are arriving each day. A. L. Vaughan & Co., are handling large quantities of asters in addition to their regular line and the demand for them has been fairly good this week. This firm is showing a good supply of American Beauty roses. Percy Jones' wholesale store presents a most inviting appearance since it has been re-decorated and Manager Van Gelder and his able force of assistants are now making a strong bid for their share of the fall business. Theodore Vogel and wife have re- turned from Minneapolis, Minn., where he has been employed for some time and will remain here if he can find a suitable position in one of the local retail establishments. N. P. Miller and wife celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary, Wednes- day, September 15. Mr. Miller is the senior member of the wholesale firm of Miller & Musser, doing business at 179 North Wabash avenue. Wm. H. Robertson, formerly with the McCray Refrigerator Co., is now in business for himself, which he is conducting under the firm name of Wm. H. Robertson & Co., 20 East Jackson boulevard. Bassett & Washburn report business as good, especially in the shipping line. This firm is cutting heavily in chrys- anthemums as well as roses and both items are cleaning up well at the store each day. J. A. Budlong has had a brisk de- mand for Double White Killarney roses all during the summer months and at times the call was so heavy that it was impossible to fill all the orders. George Perdikas says that his re- tail trade dropped off considerably during the hot spell, but that business as a whole so far during September was quite good compared with last year. W. A. Kennedy, of C. C. Pollworth Co., and wife, Milwaukee, Wis., stopped off here September 9 on their way home from San Francisco, Calif., where they attended the S. A. F. convention. A. T. Pyfer says that indoor carna- tions have improved wonderfully in quality the past week and that fancy long stemmed stock is in good demand at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store. Henry Dunn and wife have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives at Boston, Mass., and he is again attend- ing to his duties at Wm. F. Scho- field's North State street store. William Tricker, well known water lily specialist, Arlington, N. J., has been visiting his son, W. E. Tricker, at Western Springs, for nearly a week. Elsie Schnapp has returned from the west where she has been engaged in the retail business for some time and "will remain here permanently. Edw. Kirsch recently opened a new cigar store in the Schiller building. Nearly everyone in the wholesale mar- ket knows B'T Bey Eddie. Gust. P. Constantino, proprietor of the Chicago Floral House, 41 West Randolph street, has been on the sick list for over a week. H. F. Halle has moved from his old stand at 801 Sheridan road to new quarters at Broadway and Lawrence avenue. Wm. D. Rettic, South Bend, Ind., bought a new greenhouse boiler while he was in the city this week. I. N. Stuart and wife are expected home this week from an automobile trip to Montreal, Can. T. E. Waters will celebrate his for- tieth birthday next Sunday, Septem- ber 19. A new florist store will be opened in the Sherman Hotel in the near future. i9 I 5- The American Florist. 471 You Can Get What You Need Here In Cut Flowers BEAUTIE5==R0SES-=ASTERS--QLADI0LI LI LI ES-VALLEY=ORCH I DS-CARN ATIONS Green Goods are always handled in Large Quantities at Our Store A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) Central 2571 TELEPHONES:-! " 2572 Auto. 48-734 -\: Chicago John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. Martin Goerger, with Goerger Bros., Arlington Heights, received word from his brother and partner Albert that he is still alive and is now serving in the German Crown Prince's army near Verdun. Mr. Goerger says that both Goerger Bros, and Elmer Sigwalt's range had several lights of glass broken during the heavy wind storm last week. Vaughan's Seed Store city employes and friends to the number of about 50 held their annual picnic at the senior member of the firm's Homewood farm, September 12. J. C. Vaughan and Leonard H. Vaughan helped with the details and everyone thoroughly en- joyed a very pleasant day in the coun- try. The A. Li. Randall Co. is moving a part of its office nearer to the cut flower department, which makes it much more convenient for Eric John- son and his able force of assistants to transact business. Anthon Then, who recently returned from California, has only one regret, namely, that he can not connect Shasta Springs with his home water tap. Erne & Klingel are showing a good supply of asters and gladioli at their store, which are moving well, consider- ing the general market conditions. Secretary John J. Esler, of the Florists' Hail Association, visited this city last week, returning from the San Francisco convention. Sam Seligman, representing Wert- heimer Bros., New York, is still calling on the trade and reports business as good. Guy French is attending the Wis- consin state fair at Milwaukee this week. Visitors : E. Valdejo and wife, New Orleans, La.; Mrs. M. E. Irby. Mrs. Turbiville and Master Richard Turbi- ville, Memphis, Tenn. * 4- ORDER NOW! ASSORTMENT Small Cut Flower Baskets Including liners $7.50 Just the styles you need for your fall and winter trade. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order today. Raedlein Basket Co. 713 Milwaukee Avenue CHICAGO To reach our store take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaukee Avenue or Armitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. Cars stop righfcin front of our store. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Buffalo, N. Y. — The Kenmore Floral Co. has been incorporated with a cap- ital stock of $10,000. The directors are Wm. G. Tyler, C. W. Donoghue and W. Smith. Little Rock, Abk. — Work on remod- eling the building at 604-606 Main street, which will be occupied by Paul M. Palez. florist, has been started and the building will probably be ready for occupancy October 15. JOLIET, ILL. — Clarence Sterling, super- intendent of Oakwood cemetery, is erecting a range of greenhouses which will cover 10,000 square feet of ground and cost $20,000. The main house is 22 by 142 feet and the adjoining houses 22 by 125 feet. A modern flower shop and office is being planned to be erect- ed at Cass and Walnut streets. Mr. Sterling has been superintendent of the cemetery for the past 14 years and will continue in that position. 472 The American Florist. Sept. 18, ^****-f****^^*****^^»^^^4.^^^^^^4.^^^^^^^^.4.^^^^^^^^^4.^^^,^^^^^^ f ^^^^^^.^,^.^.^, 4 .^.^..j,^ 1 ^.^.^.^..j.^.^.^. * * * ■5" * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LARGE YELLOW 'MUMS-BEAUTIES Hoosier Beauty--Russell--Ophelia--Sunburst--Double White Killa^ney Killarney Brilliant--Killarney-Milady--Ward and Richmond Roses. VALLEY--HARRISII--ASTERS--besides AMTTHn, ^ , SiSg?SSrD. in CUT FLOWERS and GREENS You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to«=3^i J * * * * * * * * * * Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A BUDLONG lolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO* VALLEY* ROSES umnircAfv ■nd CARNATIONS 2« A Specialty 6R0WER OF Prices As Low As Others. We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. * * * * * * * * * * * * »^»^^^»^^^^^»»Q»^»^4'»^»»»'I " I' ^" I" I <»»»^»^»4.»»4.»^^»»^^»^^»^»^».i.».i.^>4.o^»4.4.4.4.»4.4.4.»^.^^.^»»4.» Chicago Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Bismarck, Thursday, September 9, when Emil Ehrhardt and Gus. Stege, Park Ridge; Paul "Weiss, May wood; Frank Schramm, Crystal Lake, and J. A. Young, Moosehart, were elected to membership, and the applications of Otto Amling, Herbert A. Amling and Ernest C. Amling. Maywood, and Au- gust A. Traeger, Bellville, were read. Michael Fink, chairman of the good- of-the-club committee, made his final report on the last annual picnic, held at Morton Grove, July 25, stating that there was a balance of $19.70 to be turned in to the treasury. The report was accepted and the committee dis- charged with a vote of thanks. E. F. Kurowski reported that the committee appointed to solicit dona- tions for the fund spent in entertain- ing the visitinp- florists to the San Francisco convention of the S. A. F. and O. H., in this city August 12, re- ceived $135, and that the unused por- tion, amounting to 40 per cent, had been returned to the contributors. N. P. Miller spoke of the Chicago Grand Floral Festival, to be held at the Coliseum November 9-14, stating that all the preliminary premium lists had been mailed and. that anyone who has not received a copy may obtain same from him upon request at 179 North Wabash avenue. A communication was received from Chas. Loveridge, Peoria, thanking the club for electing him an honorary life member and wishing the organization and the Horticultural Society every success for a banner fall show. C. W. Johnson, president of the Illi- nois State Florists' Association, in- formed the members that the executive board meeting of the society, held at Peoria, August 31, was one of the most successful ever held, and the annual convention will be held in Moline next March. "Wm. Tricker, Arlington, N. J., was a visitor and gave an interesting talk on water lilies, stating that they were a factor in the New York market in winter, and that sooner or later he ex- pected this would prove true of the great central market. He has grown water lilies for over a quarter of a century, and one of his best varieties, which is an ever-blooming one, was named after the late Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. He has a new one which he calls Panama-Pacific that appears to be equally as good, and of which more will be heard in the near future. President Keimel gave a lengthy talk on his trip to the S. A. F. convention and the wonders of the Panama-Pacific exposition, which was so interesting that the club gave him a rising vote of thanks. Vaughan's Seed Store had a splendid exhibit of Kaiserine Augusta Victoria, Delice and Holsetra dahlias and a vase of Buddleia Veitchiana, commonly called summer lilacs. The club decided to hold the amalga- mation banquet at the next regular meeting, Thursday, October 7, and all members in good standing will receive a free ticket by mail. St. Louis. BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL. The weather the past week and at this time of writing, is hot and sultry and trade, with the exception of funeral work, has been at a complete standstill. This is a very trying time for the wholesalers, stock arriving very soft and unsalable, and even with forced down prices, is hard to move. Roses of all kinds are plentiful as well as short and medium American Beauty. Asters of good quality are plentiful and prices low. NOTES. The regular meeting of the florists' club took place September 9 at Weber's Nursery, about 60 members being present. Officers were installed, speeches made and refreshments served. A general vote of thanks was given for the hospitality afforded the members. E. Guntty and A. S. Cerny applied for membership and Fred Frow and Tom Carr were elected as mem- bers. The next meeting will be held at Jules Bourdett's greenhouses and residence. E. H. Pieper has increased his busi- ness and now has two ladies and three men engaged on various decorations. His partner. L. Hirt. formerly with the late August Schuermann, has just re- turned from Marion, 111., where he built floats for the Labor day parade. This gentleman, together with Mr. Pieper. will enter into a general decorative business in all lines. Wm. A. Seeger of the Mullanphy Florists, and wife, left September 12 for an extended visit through the south. They will visit his sister in Hulbesburg, Miss., and from there will go through New Orleans, Mobile, Gulf- port, Birmingham, Ala., and Chatta- nooga, Tenn. They expect to be gone about 15 days. Mrs. Fannie Zell worked a new game on several of the local florists in an endeavor to show her neighbors how popular she was. She ordered flowers by telephone for herself with the cards of prominent men attached and charged to them. Saturday, September 11, was the last Saturday of early closings. All wholesale houses will now be open until six p. m., but will close up Sun- days entirely. It is rumored that the downtown branch of the Mullanphy Florists will move a few doors west to more com- modious quarters. Wilfred Beneke, son of J. Beneke, was hurt in an automobile collision September 11. It is hoped it will not prove serious. Walter Young's auto" caught fire and was badly damaged while he was visit- ing greenhouses being erected in the country. Joe Sinck, of Milwaukee, Wis., was a visitor to this and other cities, en- joying a two months' trip. The second outing of the park de- partment took place at Sim's grove, September 11. Miss Meinhart has returned from the coast and now attends the market. Alex Siegel has . returned looking fine, but says it is too warm to work. W. F. Tri-City Florists' Club. The monthly meeting of the Tri- City Florists' Club was held at the Deere conservatories, with A. Ander- son and C. Sorensen as hosts. A stroll over the private grounds adjoining the Deere and Butterworth homes proved an interesting feature of the day. President Bills called the meet- ing to order, and Wm. Knees, mem- ber of the committee on a pleasure trip to the caves at Maquoketa, re- ported the trip a success and all attending as well pleased; nine autos filled with florists and their wives made the trip. Ex-president John Staack. com- mitteeman to Peoria August 31, re- ported he was well received by. the president and executive committee of the Illinois State Florists' Association, and that the next state meeting and flower show would be held at Moline. March 7-8. A committee was appointed to formulate a plan and see what is best ^9 I 5- The American Florist. 473 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone: Randolph 6784 MILLER & NUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. SS^»JS Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses : Des Plaines. 111. Store : 162 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO MJ!\uANU&KiSC^ vej™here /*T IT plOWEkx 1 ™™ 15 fcT ^ IS4 NO. WABASH AVE.*W ~^L B^ONE CENTRMJSIh to be done, and report at the October meeting 1 , Ex-president Staack to be chairman and three additional mem- bers from Moline, three from Rock Island, three from Davenport and one from Bettendorf. The following com- mittee was appointed : Prom Moline — J. Staack, chairman; Wm. Knees, Jr., A. Anderson, W. C. Wilson. From Rock Island — L. Stapp, H. Gaethje, Ed. Patten. From Davenport — H. Bills, C. O. E. Boehm, H. Pauli. From Bettendorf — Wm. Goos. The club by a rising vote expressed their thanks to Ex-president John Staack for his efforts in its behalf in securing the state meet for Moline. After enjoying lunch and refresh- ments, a vote of thanks was extended to the hosts of the evening and the meeting adjourned to meet October 14, at Turner hall, Rock Island, 111. Wm. Goos, Sec'y. H. B. KENNICOTT, President ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secretart INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 E.C. AMUNG CO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1077 and 1S7S. Mention the American Florist when writing VltoMe Rower MtfKets CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses, Beauty, specials .... " 36-in , 30-in 24 in 20-in... 15-in 12-in...... . Mrs. Chas. Russell. $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 50 1 00® 2 50 Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 " Killarney 2 00@10 00 " White Killarney 2 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 2 00@10 00 Rhea Reid 2 00@10 00 " My Maryland 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@10 00 " Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@10 00 Hadley 3 00O10 00 Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Our selection 3 no Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz.,4 000 6 00 Gardenias perdoz.. 3 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1.50 to $3.00 Gladioli 2 00@ 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 01)012 50 Valley 4 00@ 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00@ 1 50 Ferns 1 50@2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75@ 1 00 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 PlumosUB Strings.. each, 60@ 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Snrenteri, Plnmosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Boxwood, 25c per lb. The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 A. L. Randall Co., siiHilS CHICAGO, ILL. ''EgKSllP Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. WietorBros. Kr'.'o? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 474 The American Florist. Sept. 18, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1000 Alice $15.00 $140.00 Mrs. C. E. Akehurst.. 12.00 100 00 Mrs. C.W.Ward 7.00 55.00 R. P. Enchantress..., 6.00 50.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 8.00 70.00 PINK 100 1000 Dorothy Gordon $7.00 $60.00 Gorgeous 7.00 60.0 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 Ruth 7.00 55.00 WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $8.00 $70 00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Perfection 7.00 55.00 White Wonder 7.50 60.00 Alma Ward 7-00 50.00 RED 100 1000 Champion $8.00 $70.00 Beacon 7.50 60.00 Victory 7.00 50.00 Comfort 6.00 45.00 Com modore 7.00 50.00 Prices subject to change. 250 of one variety at the 1000 rate. The above varieties we have in large quantity. We have never offered the trade better plants than we have this year. Let us figure on your requirements. We guarantee satisfaction. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. SEPTEMBER BUSINESS OPENS LIGHT. The first week of September opened very quietly, the business being- very light, but there is a great abundance of flowers. Asters are seen in quan- tity, much of the stock coming from New York state, and the quality is fine. New crop roses are being pushed on the market a little too fast, the demand being so light they accumu- late and are offered at extremely low prices. The newer sorts promise to be in good supply the coming season. Ophelia, Hadley and Hoosier Beauty are coming in from a number of growers. Ophelia is very promising, but pops open very soon in the hot weather, an almost record breaking spell of which we have been experi- encing the past week. Dahlias are now in full swing; they should be a paying crop, as they have never been seen of such good quality and in greater variety. Car- nations are being offered, very good stock for the season, but the asters now have the call. Easter lilies, high grade stock? about hold their own, the demand being limited. Gladioli are still seen in quantity; they are use- ful but prices rule very low. Golden Glow is still the only chrysanthemum, and even with the field to itself, does not meet with ready sale, although the flowers are fine. ' NOTES. If on Wednesday, September 8 you were tagged at H. F. Michell Co., Inc.. and wore one of the green Michell diamonds, you were all right for pass- age on their special train to their seed farms and trial ground at Andalusia. It was a merry crowd, something over 1,200 strong, mostly men, but there were quite a number of ladies along. The grounds were beautiful in their wealth of bloom. Large stretches of canvas dotted the extensive lawn, on which was served a substantial lunch. There were games, or other contests, various races and other events for the amusement of the guests. After the athletic events there was speaking by Robert Craig, Walter Fancourt. E. Ber- let and Maurice Fuld. Mr. Craig spoke feelingly of the late Mr. Lonsdale and his great work in the advancement of horticulture. Mr. Fancourt spoke in the same strain. Mr. Fuld predicted a great future for the House of Michell which treated its employes so well that they seldom left, but spent all their time in boosting the business, which is growing faster than any house in the same line in this country. There was a display of cut flowers of all the plants in" bloom at the time. These were very nicely arranged in the large packing shed. There is no question that this business is growing fast; additional acreage has been added and new ranges of glass erected since the last public inspection. Every- thing about the place is up-to-date and all laid out with the idea of future expansion. The September meeting of the flor- ists' club was fairly well attended. The feature was the travelogue of Robert Pyle, president of the Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. The celebrated climate was described as a VltoMe Rover Markets Boston, Sept. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 2 00@25 00 " Killarney Queen 2 50@ 10 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 8 00 " Hadley 1 00@10 00 •' Cardinal 1 00@12 00 " Mock 1 00® .8 00 " Mrs. Chaa. Russell 1 00012 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Milady 1 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 50 00@75 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, Sept. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 No.l 6 00@10 00 No 2 200® 3 00 " Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 7 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Killarney Queen 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 " Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Taft 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 4 00® 8 CO " Mock 3 OOSl 6 00 " Francis Scott Key 4 00® 8 00 " Shawyer 3 00® 7 00 Lily oi the Valley 4 00 Lilies 6 00@10 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Snapdragons 1 00® 2 00 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 40® 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax Cincinnati. Sept. 15. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 " Killarney 2 My Maryland 2 Richmond 2 " Taft 2 Lilium Giganteum 4 Asparagus Flumosns..per bch., 25c Gladiolus 1 Asters 1 Dahlias 1 St. Louis, Sept. 15. Roses, Beauty, medium 8 short stems ..... . . 4 " Killarney 2 " White Killarney 2 Aaron Ward 2 " Sunburst 2 , || Ophelia 3 Radiance 2 Valley 3 Carnations Orchids Asparagus Sprengeri. per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu. ,25(860 Harrisii Sweet Peas Gladioli 2 Ferns perlOOO. 1 50 15 00 * 00 Per 100 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 00® 2 00 00® 2 00 00® 3 00 Per 100 00@15 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 1 00 50 00 8 00 20® 40 00® 3 00 trifle erratic, there being cold winds and sand storms and a great difference between the day and night tempera- tures, but as a whole he found the country delightful. The exhibitions at San Francisco and San Diego were very wonderful, as was the flora of the country. Mr. Pyle's description of the trip was delightful and very complete, and a great treat to those fortunate enough to be present. The officers of the club for the past year Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 a. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa . McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Rnssells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pitts burgh, Pa. were all renominated for election at the October meeting. Preparations for the national flower show were re- ported by Adolph Farenwald to be progressing favorably. The plan now is to do everything possible to get the general public interested, as the success of the exhibition depends so largely on a record breaking attend- ance. John Burton in giving reminiscences of Edwin Lonsdale, stated that when young' men together, he told "Ned" that he had made up his mind to go to Australia, where he had a relative who was doing well; in fact, had pur- chased his steamer ticket. Ned said, "Why I am going to the states, why don't you come with me?" In a jocular way, I said, "for a sixpense I would." Instantly he plunged his hand into his pocket and pulling out I9'5- The American Florist. 475 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H.KUSIK&C0. Largest Shippers of Fresh Cut Flowers at Kansas City. ' Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire Designs 1018 McGee Street KANSAS CITY, MO. PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 508 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.50 $0.86 No. 55 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1 324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS KMfp&ne., ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IN SEASON ALWAYS ON HAND. some silver, says, "Change me a shill- ing and I'll go you." We had a laugh over it at the time, but I finally de- cided to come to America and can- celed my passage to Australia. The Robert Craig Co.'s packing shed is a busy place these days. Early store orders for decorations are keep- ing them busy getting out the stock. Choice crotons, highly colored dra- csenas, pandanuses and other foliage plants, particularly the Wanamaker fern, are having a great sale. Until the city store is open, Joseph Heacock is sending his early cuts to Stewart Miller, 1617 Ranstead street, who is having quite a run with the new Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and Hadley. Palms are now coming in lively shape from their Wyncote nur- series. H. H. Battles had a fire one night last week, which burned out the win- dow next to Chestnut street. Crossed electric wires were thought to have been the cause. The loss was covered by insurance. George Craig has added a Ford de- livery car to his service. With this handy servant, together with his Auto- GUST. RUSCff & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee St. P.O. B0I2O6 .. Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. CM mf m I ^. ■■ ki Wholesale Florist. • A. IV V CO IN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. ViioMe Rover M&rRete Philadelphia, Sept. 15. Per 100 Ro»es, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 ) " Mock 600@1500 Hadley 8 00@12 0) " Bulgaria 4 00@I0 (0 " Sunburst 4 00@12 CO Carnations 1 50@ 2 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Lilium Harrisii ... 5 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus ner bunch. SO Pittsburgh, Sept. 15. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 (0 " extra 8 00 No.l 3 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 000 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward. Carnations Cattleyas Lilium Giganteum Valley Adiantum Gladioli Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, " Sprays oer bunch. 35®40 Asters 2 00 1 00 50 00 8 CO 3 00 1 00 2 00 1 50 car, he should be ready for all emer- gencies. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., are making fine exhibits of choice dahlias at their Chestnut street stores. Some of the newer varieties are wonderfully fine. Berger Brothers are featuring dahlias and gladioli, much of the stock being from their own farm. Special lily of the valley is also a feature. Edward Reid is handling very choice New York state asters. The whites are as large as the early chry- santhemums. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. U. (-. BtKNINO Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Milwaukee, Sept. 15. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, per doz., 2 00® 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " M rs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia.. 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty. 2 00@10 00 Carnations 2 0C Liliea 8 00@10 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c SweetPeas 25® 50 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Chrysanthemums 1 50® 2 50 Rubrum '.. 2 00® 3 00 The Leo Niessen Co. is now push- ing dahlias. The quantity they handle daily is astonishing. K. 476 The American Florist. Sept. iS, LILIUM GIGANTEUM, 7-9-in. Our Motto:— The Best the Market Affords From New York or Chicago Cold Storage LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS. Case of 100 Bulbs, $6.95 300 Bulbs, $18.00 1200 " 70.00 C.S.&C0 NEW YORF 1000 Pips, $15.00 2500 " 35.00 $7.95 Case of 500 Pips CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, NEW YORK New York. HOT WEATHER BRINGS DULL MARKET. The business of the past week was very slow. As previously noted, there was a great exodus from the city for Labor day, and the intense heat of the remainder of the week kept everybody away that could stay away. The Jew- ish New Year, which was observed Sep- tember 9, and its attending celebra- tions, were expected to make some business for the florists, but partly on account of the hot weather, it did not amount to much. In any event, the Jews seem to be better sellers than buyers. The weather has had a bad effect on roses, much open stock ar- riving. There is yet a great volume of asters arriving, also gladioli, while the supply of dahlias, carnations and chrysanthemums is on the increase. The demand for dahlias, carnations and chrysanthemums is negligible, and will be while so many good asters are about, and the asters are a better hot weather stock than any of the others. The supply of cattleya orchids is in- creasing with a downward tendency in prices. Very fair gardenias, for the season, are on the market, but they are very hard to move. There is move- ment in lilies and lily of the valley, but an ample supply is arriving and prices vary. To briefly sum up : there will be no good business in this market until much colder weather, say a "swinging" big frost, arrives, so it's useless to worry. NOTES. Since they started to turn Sing Sing prison into an amusement resort, mur- der, robbery and other crimes seem to be on the increase in this state. Isaac S. Hendrickson, manager of the wholesale department of John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y., recent- ly removed his residence from Floral Park to Flowerfield. The Childs es- tablishment at Flowerfield also em- braces the post office of the district and it has been customary for the Childs safe to house the post office valuables. On Mr. Hendrickson's ar- rival at Flowerfield he took advantage of the protection (?) of the Childs safe for his household silver, a collec- tion of rare coins and Mrs. Hendrick- son's jewelry. At the same time en- terprising burglars, planned and suc- cessfully carried out the robbery of the safe. They probably . figured on the postage stamps and small change and were doubtless agreeably surprised when Mr. Hendrickson's collection come into their hands. At this writing no trace of the robbers has been found. Richard Vincent, Jr., president of the American Dahlia Society, visited this city September 9. Though it was a blistering hot day. he presided at a meeting of the society at 11 a. m„ vis- ited Bronx park in the afternoon, and later held a conference with John Young and Secretary Lane at the for- mer's office, relating to the approach- ing dahlia show, which will open at the American Museum of Natural His- tory, September 21 and continue three days. John Young will manage the show, which is a good word for it at the start. President Vincent and Sec- retary Lane will be on hand to render valuable assistance. After President Vincent had completed his labors in connection with the show, he enter- tained a party of friends at a dinner THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers at Moquin's and took the train for Baltimore the same evening, which was a good day's work, but consider what a lusty young fellow he is. The visiting botanists who were in attendance at the New York botanical garden celebration during the week ending September 11, visited the Brooklyn botanic garden oh the latter date. They inspected the garden, had luncheon, and later went to the salt marshes near Merrick, Long Island. The delegates had a strenuous week, the weather being very warm. They visited Staten Island and several points in New Jersey on trips of botanical research. A number of papers were read by leading botanists. A number of women were in the dele- gation, noteworthy being Dr. Susan P. Nichols of Oberlin, O., and Mrs. A. Vincent Osmun, of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, Amherst. B. J. Hession, 98-1 Madison avenue, who already had a fine store and con- servatory, concluded to improve it this season. To give the workmen full scope, the business was temporarily re- moved to a vacant store, next door. The improvements will soon be com- pleted and it is safe to say that it will be the finest store of the conservatory type, in this city. The roof was stripped of glass and the brick walls were built much higher and the roof re-glazed. Very elaborate show win- dows are being placed and the base- ment enlarged and concreted for a work and store room. The interior decorations will be very fine. A. N. Pierson of Cromwell, Conn., was in this city September 11. Mr. Pierson stated to the writer that his son, "Wallace R. Pierson, who, it will be remembered, recently underwent a severe operation in a San Francisco hospital, is now rapidly recovering and is on his way home, traveling by easy stages, so to speak. He is stopping at various points of interest to take short rests, thus avoiding the fatigue of a continuous journey. A peculiar accident happened on board the steamer Ryndam, in port from Rotterdam, Holland, September 9. Two of the crew, sent below to work at unloading bulbs, were overcome by carbonic acid gas generated in the bulbs, and were dead when hoisted to the deck. A fireman who went down in an attempt to rescue them, though he wore a respirator, had a narrow escape. Guttman & Raynor, Inc., are receiv- ing the new orchid shade seedling chrysanthemum from Frank Dinda, of Farmingdale, which is extraordinarly fine for this time of the year, selling at $5 per dozen, also new seedling car- nation, Olive Whitman, which is now producing excellent flowers. Frank Traendly and his interesting family are now back in their Brook- lyn home, after spending the summer at the farm, Rowayton, Conn. Mr. Traendly has had a severe attack of hay fever, but his friends comforted John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORE Telephone 7382 Madison Square. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone. Madison Sq. 5335 him by the assurance that nobody ever died from it. News has been received by J. K. Allen, that Mrs. Wm. Krider, who as Miss Mona G. Smedley before her marriage, was his bookkeeper for over seven years, died in Philadelphia, September 11. As Miss Smedley, she was well known and popular in the wholesale district. Mrs. Marie Sophie Merian. wife of A. N. Merian, a well known landscape gardner, formerly superintendent of the Virginia estate of Thomas F. Ryan, died at her home in Rye, N. Y., Sep- tember 7, in her 57th year. She was a native of Basle, Switzerland. Leo Klein and wife, visited Phila- delphia September 12, to attend a wedding. They also visited several of the leading attractions of the Quaker City. William Her, manager for E. C. Hor- an, has just returned from Lake Mo- hawk, N. Y., where he spent a happy vacation with his family. Andrew Scott, buyer for Alexander McConnell, has gone to the Adiron- dack mountains, with Mrs. Scott, for an extended vacation. The Kervan Company, dealers in greens at 119 West 2Sth street, have just put on a new motor truck of 25 horse power. George Hildenbrand, of John Young & Co., is now taking his vacation r9*5- The American Florist. 477 OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer "">»»] ISStiSXXS" 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist Te 35& e Mad : . sc, 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist .55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. since Mr. Young: is again actively on the job. William Kessler, who took an auto trip to the country on Labor day, says that the aster farms are flourishing. In addition to roses, J. K. Allen is handling' a large stock of lily of the valley, asters and dahlias. William C. Gloeckner, of Albany, was in this city August 8, visiting the wholesale district. Eddie Gottlieb, of Jos. J. Levy's staff, is going about with his face wreathed in smiles — boy. Geo. C. Siebrecht, 109 W. 28th street, is receiving very good gardenias for the season. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. The first meeting of the New York Florists' Club, since the summer vaca- tion, was held on the night of Septem- ber 13. with a good attendance, Presi- dent Bunyard in the chair. The feature of the meeting was the lecture of Mrs. B.- Hammond Tracy, of Wenham, Mass., on the gladioli. The lecture was beautifully illustrated by lantern slides and at the close Mrs. Tracy received an ovation. The flower show committee made a detailed report con- cerning arrangements made with the Horticultural Society of New York, re- lating to the holding of a spring ex- hibition. A contract has been made with the company that controls the Grand Central Palace for the use of that building, the show to open April 5. The former method of individual guarantees was dispensed with, the club agreeing to the proposition of the horticultural society that each organization- guarantee $5,000 against any possible loss. The committee was given power to continue the work of preparation for the exhibition. There were a number of very meri- torious exhibits of flowers. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y.. exhibited gladioli, as did T. A. Havemeyer, Glen Head, N. Y. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., exhibited a fine new rose, named Gorgeous. P. W. Popp. Mamaroneck, N. Y., made a fine display of gladioli, largely of recent introduction; also a display of giant singles of fine size and color. Frank Dinda, Farming- dale, N. Y., exhibited a fine yellow seedling chrysanthemum. The Knight & .Struck Co.. Flushing. N. Y.. exhib- ited giant cosmos. Chairman Kessler and Myer Othille, of the house committee, were on hand and active in serving the eats. A. F. F. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing New York, Sept. 15. Roses, Beauty, special 15 extra and fancy... 8 No. land No. 2... 3 Alice Stanley 1 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 Francis Scott Key, special. 5 " Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer, special 4 extra... 3 " No.l&No.2 " White Killarney, special... " Killarney. My Maryland... special 4 No. 1 and No. 2.. " Queen 1 Brilliant 1 " Aaron Ward 1 " Richmond 1 " Sunburst 1 " Taft 1 " Milady 1 " J. L.Mock 1 " Hadley 1 Ophelia 1 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 " Hoosier Beauty 1 Cattleya Orchids, special inferior grades .15 Oncidiums Lilies, Longirlorum and Harrisii.. 3 Lily of the Valley 1 Asters Dahlias 1 Ca r nations Tuberoses per doz., 25c@30c Bouvardias Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 Asparagus Plumosus. ..doz. bchs. 1 Smilax doz. strings. Gladiolus per doz. Per 100 00@20 00 U0@10 00 00@ 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 6 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 50® 1 00 5 00 00® 5 00 75® 2 00 00® 5 00 CO® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 30 00 0C®25 00 1 00 00® 4 00 00® 2 50 25® 1 (0 00® 1 50 35® 75 75® 1 00 00® 1 .'0 00® 2 03 75® 1 00 , 10c@15c United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments GEORGE J. POLYKRANAS, Manager. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 806 and 807 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schecck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Squaro. Orchids. Roses, Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses', Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK Gin Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Succesior to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan BldK., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-3QStone St., Reehester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper and Receiver ol Cut Flowers t^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing ~~~\ WH0LE5AL \ Florists 34- Wnr28 T -"S,. Mm York. Mention the American Florist when writing 478 The American Florist. Sept. 18, Los Angeles. CLUB MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Los An- geles County Horticultural Society was held September 7. The speaker sched- uled for the evening, Jacob Dieterich, not being present, the chair called on different members of the society to describe what they saw and heard at San Francisco during the S. A. F. con- vention. Among those who responded were J. D. Meriweather, James MacGil- livray, Alexander Day, James Grant and James Taylor, the latter having made notes of many of the horticul- tural features of the exposition and his descriptions were very interesting. He spoke with particular emphasis on the wall of mesembryanthemum, which he described as nearly one mile long, 15 feet high and about two feet thick. The planting of trees and shrubs around the buildings produced a good effect and the bedding of Begonia sem- perflorens, pansies, hydrangeas, etc., made a good show, and the gladioli were described as excellent, the dah- lias fine but the roses poor, the speaker being disappointed in the award of the $1,000 prize for the best variety of rose. He complimented the exhibit of C. C. Morse & Co., of sweet peas, an- nuals and perennials; also the exhibit of a Dutch firm of tuberous begonias planted out in beds. In conclusion the speaker remarked that the general view of the exposition from a floral stand- point was excellent. Mr. Taylor was given loud applause for his thoughtful- ness in keeping note of these items and taking the place of the appointed speaker. The form letter sent out by the Na- tional Association of Gardeners was read. On motion by Mr. Grant and seconded by Mr. Felgate, the same was adopted as read. Secretary was instructed to communicate with them, stating the action taken by this society. W. W. Felgate, of Sierra Madre, displayed a splendid showing of giant zinnias. If more of the members would bring in a little exhibit of their own growing, as does Mr. Felgate, it would add great- ly to the interest of the society. J. D. Meriwether made a motion which was promptly seconded, that a note of thanks be spread on the minutes, thanking Mr. Felgate for his splendid showings. The chair appointed Dr. A. D. Houghton as the speaker for the next meeting, his subject to be on be- gonias. There being no further busi- ness before the society, the meeting stood adjourned. After the meeting the committee on the smoker, composed of Jas. M. Grant, chairman; Jacob Dieterich, W. W. Felgate, Jas. MacGil- livray and Hal S. Kruckeberg, held a short meeting and resolved to hold a smoker every three months at a dif- ferent cafe. The date for the first smoker was set for Saturday evening, October 9, at 7 o'clock, at Fred Har- low's cafe, each member attending to pay his share of the expense. Tickets will be on sale at the next meeting, Tuesday. October 5. NOTES. Benjamin Chase, the grand old man from Derry, N. H., who is nationally known as the "Plant Stake and Label Man", called during the week. Mr. Chase always takes in the conventions of the nurserymen and always calls at this office when in this locality. He attended all three conventions at San Francisco and also spent two or three days at the exposition- After spend- ing a few days in Los Angeles, calling on the trade here, he went to San Diego to remain there with his daugh- ter until November 1. Paul G. Staiger is showing some fine specimen plants and lots of them, of FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cot $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 ■' " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3W, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3H " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing: charge en lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufactureithe most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing kentia and Cocos plumosa palms; also leptospermum and coprosma. He is building two new greenhouses 16x30 feet at the salesyards on Washington street. The purpose of these new ad- ditions is to allow the ferns and plants dug at the nursery to get established before marketing. Albert V. Amet, general manager of the Mountain View Nurseries, Santa Monica, states that business is fair considering the season of the year. He has leased more land in the same dis- trict, where he will grow flowers for his cut flower trade. He is looking for- ward to a big business during the com- ing fall and winter. Frank Lewin, of Hawthorn, states that his rose gardens are in a condi- tion far beyond expectation for this season of the year. The blooms that he will pick this fall will surprise any rose grower. The buds he believes will be equal to or better than those produced in Europe. T. D. Robertson, proprietor of the Robertson Nurseries of Fullerton, has been moving his nursery and glass houses across the street. He is re- building his glass and promises to have one of the finest small establish- ments in southern California. C. H. Corbrey, formerly with the Germain Seed and Plant Company, has severed his connection and opened a business of his own, under the firm name of C. H. Corbrey Seed and Plant Co., with officers in the Chamber of Commerce building. James MacGillivray, foreman of Bastlake park, feels very proud over the success he has attained in growing, and the blooms he has produced of Vic- toria regia. Hundreds have been at- tracted by the blooms and frequent the park often to watch them. Theo. Payne's planting of California native plants at Exposition park are looking fine. All are showing remark- able growth for the time they have been in, and will in time be one of the places of interest to all horticulturists. HAL S. KRUCKEBEBO. Providence, R. I. DEMAND IS IMPROVING. Asters are still coming in as good now as ever. There are some extra fine varieties, but the wholesale price on all stock is very low. Gladioli have jumped up in price, as the market on this flower is shortening up. Funeral work still holds up well, and the cut flower trade is slowly increas- ing. There are several large weddings scheduled for this month, and with the funeral work, every one seems to have plenty to do. Carnations are starting to come in, and while the Retail Florists Your business cau be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put 3'ou on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 224 So. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag, $3.50 Natural Moss per bag, 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural MOSS $1 75 per bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in Southern Evergreens, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory PrtM S3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO stems are short, the flowers are very good. There are a few chrysanthe- mums, but they have really no call as yet. notes. While years ago cibotium ferns were very little used in decorative work, the past year they are being- used by almost every one. At one time none were seen in the florist shop windows, but now nearly all of the florists have them on display. While the demand for this plant is very poor, they are worth their keep and for an advertising feature they cannot be beaten, as they certainly attract the passerby to your window. Howard Almy, of Simmonsville, is to return to the south again after the cold weather sets in, and his green- houses will be handled by Jess Tar- taglini, who had them last year. There are plenty of good Boston sword ferns seen here this year, and the call for them is very good, one florist handling over 300 of them in a month's time. The J. A. Budlong & Son Co. are growing the Mignon rose this year and they are good. F. Macrea has been cutting a bountiful first crop of Pink Killarney roses. H. A. T. 19*5- The American Florist. 479 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. 739 Buckingham Place. L, D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send us yonr retail orders. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. (L GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlomonts Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telesrraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 £. Fourth SI Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I. M. ... T .T .mWWKTON R C.f\. ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TTELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■*- any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash must accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell. Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C 1153 Broadway. Cor. 15th & H. Sts AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. You nu & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street To out-of-town florists: MITW VORlf We are in the Heart of *»"»» 1VSIIIY Ana give special attention to steamer and tneater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. and all NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing .-.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Audilorium Ainu, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo. Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 480 The American Florist. Sept. 18, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indie; ted on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. "We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety- Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists 1 Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throghout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when ivriting For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ' V.J Members- .'"-;'- F!oris«s*T«lej;«ph 1/aliveryAsStwM '7////////////, Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda TELEPHONES 1501 andL 1582 FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. Mem bers of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archlas Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo, Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daid's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenf elder, C. , Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Snop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, 0. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul. Minn. McComiell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.. Now Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist. New York. Newell, A., Kansas Citv. Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son. Buffalo. Park Floral Co.. The, Dcnvpr. Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark. N. J, Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Culo-arto Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, Pan Francisco. Portland Flower Store. Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. Rueter's New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co.. Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling. Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto, Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, 0. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington. D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Micb. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston, 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues, Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Yonr Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. tiUDB BROS.C& FLORISTS hi* r sT.iot VCMMJNVTCItAA Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTIN*. FlOral I/O. President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. PAUL Jtt. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO 19*5- The American Florist. 481 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY Telephone 2656 Established 1880 PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY, Srjp ffiott&on iFIotopr Bhov. 2jti>. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A. W.Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G.E.M.STOMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, GLEYEIANI EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M. WEI LAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street. EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORlOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and tilled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. 1'.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 73T Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O.— Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, 0. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich.— John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Eapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex.— Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City— Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wi. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rook, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Are. New York— Alex. MeConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Meyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York— Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla.— Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. B. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. S'an Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 324=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and mos carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will Gil your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. Y. E> Y ROS, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beet Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC It" I UK A Vanderbilt Hotel 561 Fifth Ave. BOSTON 1 Park Street 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing 482 The American Florist. Sept. 18 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago sr *_;^»s \ ■■sx^~— All orders carefully filled ^"2223WMadi s ° n under the supervision of - ^HibAG3_ GE0RGE ASMUSi Mgr> Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone, 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney Phone, Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. HeinI) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, fllll IITH MINII We are the center of the great UULUin, in I n n ■ Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEEINL'S New York. MYER, FLORIST, EK2E* Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop The Leading Florists 69 MADISON AVENUE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. *3Zoc#'s jflOWkRS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing C. tl. fREY, Wholesale and Retail 1 Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. eth st., Ft. Smith, Ar k DENTON FLORAL CO., DENTON TEX S. W. KANADY. Msr. UL " ' U,, » ' LA « Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St. , OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWAEI N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disot 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, • Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on Bhort notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone order's. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. A1FRED HANNAH fi SONS will All your orders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member- of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'5- The American Florist. 483 ii.-L'Jiiiiii:!;:: ::i::iim:i:::: ■ - i;;- i.::!:!!!;:; 1 ' ■ . :.';:!;:ii:: !ii: : ; . : : iii'i-- ..:..iii:iii ■ I :.-. . . . : :;i ,i!i;ii.:;,, :;:.: !,,:;, 'i:: i;,. r. 1 . . : : :: ., '. : .,./.'.:[!: nr.'i'.r,^ 1 !' 1 f Wi 1i 1, «|i| ft. v^j . . LILIUM FORMOSUM. Callas Per 1000 IH-IH inch $ 50.00 lV 2 -2 inch : 80.00 2-2H inch " 100.00 LILIUM FORMOSUM Let us give you ten names of satisfied growers of our stocks of this. B Per 1000 1 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) $60.00 j 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 70.00 § 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) 80.00 | Narcissus Paper= White Grandif lora | Per 1000 § Fancy (1250 bulbs to case) $ 9.00 I Star Brand (1000 bulbs to case) 11.00 j PRECOCIUS. Vaughan's Extra Early Grandif lora § Mammoth Bulbs, 14 ctms. and up 12.00 j White Roman Hyacinths 1 Per 1000 1 11-12 ctms. (2500 to case) $21.00 | 12-15 ctms. "whole crop," about 1800 to case 27.00 | Cold Storage Lilies | SPECIAL PRICES tO "Clean Up" Percase j Giganteum, 7-9inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 jj Giganteum, 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 I French, Dutch, Bermuda and California Bulbs in Store FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." ASK FOR IT VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnniiiiiiiii SMITH'S REVISED Chrysanthemum Manual The best work on Chrysanthemum culture for the florist. Treats the subject in a concise manner, covering- the whole work from care of stock to staging blooms. Price, 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich, SPECIALTIES Roses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. SeS GERANIUMS Summer Prices. Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. S.A. Nutt $10 00 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 12 50 " " ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA Mention the American Florist when writing Write GEO. A. KUHL, PEKIN, ILL., For Prices and List of MUMS, ROSES, FERNS, BEGONIAS and General Stock Wholesale Grower to the Trade. Mention the American Florist when writing Field-Grown Carnation Plants Fine, Healthy Stock at Cleanup Prices. White Perfection $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Victory 4.00 per 100; 35.00 per 1O0O J. A. BUDLONG, 82-84-86 E. Randolph St., Chicago, 111 PRIMROSES Per 100 Chinese and Malacoides, 2 14 in . pot. $2.00 Forbesii, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 214 in pot 1.50 Obc. Gigantea, 2%, in. pot 2.00 Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, 2V\ in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $7.00 per 1000 1.00 Vlnca Var., field plants....: 5.00 Pansy Plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1000. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham, del a h w o are ' TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 214-in. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 3 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 45.00 4 -in. Asparagus Plumosus, l'ge pots 7.50 70.00 2H-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 22.50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2%-iri. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55.00 3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10 00 95.00 2H-in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38.00 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70.00 2H-in. Primula Obconicas. Fancy mixed or seDarate colors 2.50 22.50 2H-in. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3. 00 25.00 2M-in. Cinerarias. Assorted 2.35 20.00 2H-in. Smilax 2.50 22.50 2!4-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6.00 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75.00 10,000 Ferns — From bench': Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15.00 and $20.00 oer 100. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell; fins stock. $5.00 per 100. $45 00 per 1000. 2!4-in. Violet Plants-Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3.00 per 10). $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist. WASHINGTON, N. J. 484 The American Florist. Sept iS i The Seed Trade ±« American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituok, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; P. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, left for New York September 15. Lester L. Morse is spending- his va- cation at Bradley Springs, Calif. Beans in central Michigan were further hurt by heavy rains during the week ending September 11. Complaints of underpaid postage on foreign letters mailed in the United States are constantly reaching the authorities. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade September 15 were as follows : Timothy, $5.50 to $7.75 per 100 pounds. It is reported that Japanese jobbers of Lilium giganteum bulbs in Japan are trying to bull the market, claim- ing a 20 per cent shortage. Charles Johnson, Mariette. Pa., American agent of Denaiffe & Son, hereafter will be located at 1095 Virginia street, Berkeley, Calif. Los Angeles, Calif. — The Aggeler & Musser Seed Co., of this city, have re- ceived a gold medal for an exhibit of seeds at the San Diego exposition. Visited Chicago: r. m. Eldrige, of the Rudy-Patrick Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo.; L. D. Langworthy, of the F. B. Mills Seed Co., Washington, la. THE Dutch firm of E. H. Krelage & Son is offering its new daffodil Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage, white trumpet, at the modest war price of $162.50 each. Why the extra 50 cents? Onion sets in the Chicago district are standing in crates in the field. There has been considerable heat as well as strong dry wind, with occa- sional driving rain storms. Lawrence Coy, of the C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Valley, Neb., and Miss Margaret McCoid, of Lincoln. Neb., who' were married September 10, are spend- ing- their honeymoon in the east. Kelway & Son, of Langport, Somer- set, Eng., have issued a roll of honor which includes the names of 33 mem- bers of their staff who have joined the colors since the outbreak of the war. Amsterdam, Holland, September 15. — Cable advices are to the effect that - eight St. Remy, France, seed growers have been convicted of disposing of their seeds to Germans through Swiss channels. As a sample of Idaho crops of white clover seed it is reported that one grower harvested from 1(3 1-5 acres 275 bushels of fancy seed for which he received $5,900. This was in the Twin Falls district. It is the opinion of well posted seedsmen that potatoes will be one of the very short items this year. The unseasonable frost August 26. was es- pecially hard on this crop, hitting most northern potato districts. Paper white Narcissus are so scarce in Holland that Dutch growers are offering- their sorts Elvira and Ashasia as substitutes, while Ameri- can jobbers, who recklessly oversold, are hunting their holes. Two men, it is alleged, lost their lives on the S. S. Ryndam, of the Holland-American line, at New York, September 9, through gas generated from a cargo of bulbs. The men were George Trossit, a steward and Will- iam Deusholm. a coal passer. Sturgeon bay, wis.— The Door County Seed Co. has moved from the Hay building to their new ware- house on lower St. John street. They have storage room in bins for 6,000 bushels of peas, besides room for much more in bags. The new crop will soon be coming in, when this will be a very lively place. The seed will all be hand picked here this winter. It is suggested that American deal- ers in seeds and nursery stock furn- ish the American consulate at Pekin, China, with a number of catalogues, as they often receive inquiries from resi- dents in this country for American seed and nursery catalogues. The cli- mate of Pekin is dry and cold in the winter and damp and hot in the sum- mer, with a temperature ranging be- tween zero and 100 degrees Fahren- heit. Washington, Ia. — The Mills Seed Co. proposes an extension to its credi- tors of two years under the trustee- ship of two local men. It is under- stood that money borrowed for con- tinued operation of said business is to be repaid out of the first receipts and assets of said business before pay- ment of any claims now existing. General ratification by all the credi- tors is of course necessary to put the deal through. French Bulbs. French bulbs have held a practically even price in growing districts the whole season and those who adver- tised them at demoralization prices have had troubles of their own in mak- ing two-third deliveries or less. Those who talk about a break in prices at this date must be misinformed as to the uses of Paper White narcissus, dates at which they are wanted, or both, as well ■ as of actual conditions in France. Johnson Seed Co 's Affairs. James J. O'Brien, receiver for the Johnson Seed Co., bankrupt, at Phila- delphia. Pa., says : "The sale of the stock and fixtures of the bankrupt, which was recently held, realized the sum of $2,400 and that the only other assets I can find are book accounts of which about $1,000 are collectable. The debts are upwards of $20,000, in- cluding a claim for rent scheduled at $4,000. There is little likelihood of the creditors receiving much of a divi- dend." Colorado Vine Seeds. Rocky Ford, August 30. — The vine seed crops here are about two weeks late. The setting of fruit is not as heavy as a year ago, excess rains at this point interfering with the prog- ress of the crop. A fair crop will doubtless be harvested if we have a good September. The vine seed crops farther north are late and backward. No possible show for a big crop this year in these lines. R. Allan's Peas and Beans. Sheboygan, Wis. — The John H. Al- lan Seed Co. advises as follows, Sep- tember 7 : "The writer visited one sec- tion last week where we have about 1,500 acres of beans, which were dam- aged by frost, blight and rust fully 75 per cent. This was quite largely by frost. We hope we have no other sec- tion suffering to equal extent, but from all sources where we are growing beans we hear of damage by some or all of the above named causes, and our ad- vice to all our customers is that they should use great caution when selling beans and not make sales until they know something of probable deliver- ies. The loss on peas also this year has been very great on account of the rain, but we are hoping to make good general* deliveries on peas." Clover Seed of Poor Quality. Since July 15, 1915, twenty-six lots of crimson clover seed have been im- ported. In three of these lots, contain- ing enough seed to sow over 2,850 acres, there was no seed that could be expected to grow under field condi- tions. The seed in five other lots, ag- gregating enough to sow 8,000 acres, germinated only from 45 per cent to 55 per cent. The importation of this seed, together with 1,000,000 pounds of seed of low germination imported dur- ing May and June makes it more im- portant than ever that farmers should know the germination of the crimson clover seed they are seeding. As the department is without power to pre- vent the admission of seed of low germination, unless particular atten- tion is given to the germination of crimson clover seed this fall many crop failures are sure to result from sow- ing dead seed.— Department of Agri- culture News-letter. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH. PARSNIP, PARSLEY. CELERY. ENDIVE. LEEK. SALSIFY aod SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA '9*5- The American Florist. 485 Nebraska Seed Crops. Waterloo, August 30. — The weather throughout July and August has con- tinued cold and wet. Corn has not been making the headway that it should. Our last estimate indicated that corn was two weeks late. We now believe it to be three weeks later than it should be. The later varieties of sweet corn are just reaching roast- ing ear and the later varieties of field corn are in about the same con- dition. We have hoped from day to day that the weather might clear up and turn warm, but the evening of August 29 the thermometer went to 3S degrees and overcoats were com- fortable. Under these conditions we consider the corn crop in very critical shape. R. Clover Seed Acreage and Condition. The acreage for clover seed in the United States this year is estimated to be about 114.5 per cent of last year's acreage, based upon reports to the bureau of crop estimates of the United States department of agriculture. The condition of the crop on September 1 is estimated at 80.3 per cent of normal, which compares with 77.3 per cent a year ago and 79.7, the average of the past 10 years on September 1. These figures forecast a moderately larger crop this year than last year. The acreage this year, as compared with last year, and the condition on September 1 of this year and of last year, in percentage of normal in im- portant states, are estimated respec- tively as follows : New York, 125, 88, 73; Pennsylvania, 95, 83, 84; Ohio, 108, 74, 78; Indiana, 130, 67, 74; Illinois, 125, 78, 70; Michigan, 106, 79, 84; Wis- consin, 95, 83, 88; Minnesota, 97, 84, 91; Iowa, 102, 87, 86; Missouri, 148, 79, 63; Kentucky, 140, 89, 55; Tennessee, 120, 88, 75; Idaho, 120, 94, 88; Oregon, 86, 84, 63. Bean Growers Hit by Federal Edict. Lansing, Mich., Sept. 9. — An edict of the United States bureau of foods barring beans affected by anthrac- nose will prove extremely costly to Michigan bean growers and dealers, according to James N. McBride, state market director. The federal author- ities have already confiscated a large amount of canned beans under the order. Anthracnose merely discolors the beans, Director McBride says, and does not affect their food value. Some beans merely evidence the disease by displaying small spots resembling iron rust. The edict hits Micnigan particular- ly hard, as 75 per cent of the white beans of the country are raised here. Michigan farmers annually raise from five to seven million bushels. Be- cause of the high prices paid last sea- son, an unusually large acreage was planted this season. McBride appealed to the state board of health today to test anthrac- nose beans so that the people of the state can be informed as to the harmless nature of the disease. He thinks that such a campaign will have its effect in Washington and possibly bring about a repeal of the order. Because of the wet and cold weath- er a large proportion of the bean crop is affected by anthracnose. If the federal edict stands, Michigan farmers will lose millions of dollars, as the beans so affected cannot be shipped out of the state for food. In "the past such beans have been canned .and sold for food. Galvanized Wire Stakes 3 ft. No. 9 wire, per 1000.. .$6.40 5 ft. No. 8 wire, per 1000...$ 12.85 3k 2 ft. " 9 •« " " ... 7.50 6 ft " 8 " ' " ... 15.50 4 ft. " 9 " " " ... 8.50 BONE MEAL, Absolutely Highest Grade. 6 lbs., 26c; 10 lbs., 40c; 25 lbs., 70c; 60 lbs , $1.25; 100 lbs., $2.00; bag of 200 lbs., $3.75; 500 lbs., $8.50; 1000 lbs., *16.50; ton, *32.00. SHEEP MANURE, Pulverized. Put up in 100-lb. bags. 100 lbs., $1.50. 600 lbs., $6 00; 1000 lbs., $10.00; ton, $19 00. Florists' Fall Bulb Catalogue mailed for the asking. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., m J£ }Sw CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Holland Grown Seeds We are growers of Garden Beets, Mangels, Sugar Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Chicory, Cornsalad, Cress, Endive, Kale, Kohl- Rabi, Leek, Mustard, Parsley, Parsnip, Radish, Spinach, Turnip, Rutabaga, and a general line of Flower Seeds, and solicit inquiries from the trade for both this fall's delivery and for next year's growing. Regular sailings from onr country to the United States and Canada. ISLUIS BROTHERS, * Cable Address: SEMEN, Enkhuizen. * Wholesale Seed Growers ENKHUIZEN, HOLLAND Mention the American Florist when writing COLD STORAGE VALLEY Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. $18.00 for 1000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. i Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500: $4.50 for 25C; $2.00 per 100. ! H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO Lilinm Formosum (Black Stem) 7 to 9. 250 to case $15.50 per case COLD STORAGE VALLEY The very highest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 1000, at $17 CO per case ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 41 1-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Whole»a!e Growers of full lift of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Pedigree Tomato Seeds BaltllHOri, Ml. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, : NEBRASKA Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peat, Alter, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in Tariety. Correspondence Solicited. 486 The American Florist. Sept. 18, Send For Description of * * Seedling Carnation * t * MISS THEO Rooted cuttings, * | $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. HITTLEFIELD&WYMAN! I North Abington, Mass. % * * Montreal. The Montreal Horticultural Society held its exhibition September 8-9 in the Winter Club hall, which in winter is used as a skating rink, has a cinder floor and therefore splendidly suited for a flower show on account of the great keeping' qualities of the' exhibits. The show was opened by Acting-mayor St. Pierre, with a suite of aldermen as assistants. The principal features were the big groups of flowering and foliage plants, also the asters, which must be mentioned for their excellence. Fruit was little seen compared with former years, but the vegetables were splendid. The principal prize winners were : Macdonald College, St. Anne de Belle- vue; D. Lome McGibbon, Jos. Deltorg- nio, B. B. Angus, R. Burrows, Senator Mackay, H. Schoning, A. Haigue Sims, Jos. Bennett, W. J. Wilshire, C. P. Beaubien, J, Theule, W. G-. Pascoe, H. Irving, Hall & Bobinson, Julius Luck, C. B. Gordon, J. Bartlett, J. Langford, Geo. Trussel, F. S. Watson, Ignace Morrand, C. D. Schnably, B. Dunn, G. Weir, T. J. Church, J. Bale and G. Dale. Montreal has passed just > through a series of horticultural exhibitions. Lachine was the first this year, fol- lowed by St. Lambert, Greenfield park, Montreal West and Verdun, which kept many of our private gardeners and florists busy judging. These sub- urban shows are mostly of an ama- teur gardener's style with but few sec- tions for the professional, but the quality ranks very high sometimes. Special prizes were donated by Dupuy & Ferguson, Lord & Burnham Co.; The Glass Garden Builders, the Mayor, C. B. Gordon, the William Ewing Co., the executive committee and the Montreal Floral Exchange. J. L. Champaig:n,I)l. John E. Yeats has taken over his old greenhouse which he had leased for the past eight years to Gus John- son, who filed a petition of voluntary bankruptcy June 1. He already has a new greenhouse with store and garage well on the way to completion on the old site. This, with the new addition he is going to build at his country place, will give him 60,000 square feet of glass. His country place is almost entirely planted with his new rose, Mrs. Sarah Yeats, which will be on exhibition at Chicago Grand Floral Festival, November 9-14. E. C. P. Newport, R. I. The Newport Horticultural Society and the Newport Garden Association will hold a dahlia exhibition at the Garden Association's grounds, Old Beach road, September 23-24. Both organizations have offered a list of prizes for competition. The show will be free to the public. J. J. B. ILILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Fx Cold Storage NEW YORK or CHICAGO Finest Grade of GERMAN and DANISH PIPS ASK FOR PRICES * Loechner & Co., Inc., 11 Warren St., New York * FLORISTS appreciate the importance of seeds and bulbs which may be depended upon: most florists have experienced the disappointment and loss incident to poor quality. THORBURN'S BULBS for forcing and outdoor planting are care- fully described in our ''Wholesale Price List for the Trade Only." Send for your copy if you have not already received it. It will earn money for us both. J. M. THORBURN & CO. S3 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Qnppialtioe- Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, opBlilalUBo. vine Seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick 6 Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulb s Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and WatermelonSeed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, sou r c!ud? dence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can set them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. Mention the American Florist when writing BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA THE C. HERBERT GOY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint tnd Dent Seed Corn. mention the American Florist when writing i BURPEE'S SEEDS f I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists C 3 and Market Gardeners C ^imfmnifffffniTffffffHfiHnnwwwHiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing IcMnInseWci WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing WS- The American Florist. 487 Winter Flowering SWEET PEAS Spencer Types * * * * * * Our expert California seed growers have spent much time ' 'rogueing" the original stock seed of the so-called "Winter Flowering" Spencer types. Maty untrue colors were found and many of the old "Grandiflora" type, sometimes forty per cent wrong These have been thrown out. NOVELTY YARRAWA The color on opening is rose, changing 1 as the flower develops to a light pink standard-tinted hull with blush wings. The flowers are ex- quisitely waved, many being" double flowered and produced on long, stout stems. Oz., $2.00; lb.. $30.00; trade pkt., H oz., 50c. SELMA SWENSON A beautiful clear light soft pink, waved petals, strong grower and good forcer, originated by Mr. August Swenson. and introduced exclus- ively by us. This is seed of Mr. Swenson's growing. Oz.. $10.00; Hot., $2.50. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ROSE QUEEN A Christmas flower, rose pink Spencer, a popular Indianapolis novelty. Our seed grown and saved from originator's Btock, Oz., $10; lioz., $2.50 * * Oz. Anita Wehrman. Clear lavender $8.00 Mrs. A. A. Skaatch. Bright shell pink 1.75 Mrs. J. Manda. Light shell pink 2.00 Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Appleblossom pink.. 2.00 pink and White lb.,$15,00 1.50 Hoz $4.00 Vi oz. Tr. pkt. $2.00 .50 .50 .50 .50 Oz. Hoz. Orchid Beauty. Dark rose blushed with orange, $2.00 Pres. Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 2.00 RoseQueen Rose pink 10.00 $5.00 Venus. White pink wings 2.00 Also 20 Named Christmas Sorts, Grandiflora Type. Price, oz., 10c; lb., $1.25. Ask for list. H oz- Tr. pkt- $0.50 .50 2.50 ,50 | Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHiCagO ********************************************************************************** We still have some Winter Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed Pink and White Orchid; White Orchid; Orchid Beauty dark rose; Mrs. A. A. Skaach, best shell pink; Red Orchid; Vi oz, 75c; yaoz.tl.OO; 1 oz., $1.75, and many others. We have all the best commercial Summer Spencers. Ask for List. Anton C. Zvolanek, LOMPOC, CALIF. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, MILFORD, GONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER S SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing Get Quotations From LANDRETH Branches Michigan. Wisconsin and Idaho SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloomsdale Farm. Mention the American Florist when writing Have just received a small surplus of Japan Grown Freesias and L. Formosums. Cold storage GIGANTEUMS always on hand. Write for prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New York City E************************** SPECIAL SALE OF * Asplenium Nidus Avis % (Bird's nest Fern) At greatly reduced prices to make room tor Christmas Stock. 4-in. pans 8 4.00 per doz. 5-in. pans 6.00perdoz. 6 in. pans 12 00perdoz. 7-in. pans 15.00 per doz. 8-in. pans 24.00 per doz. Write for Wholesale List of Ferns. Palms, Etc. "I" Femdish Ferns in flats and 2 L j -inrli pots a Specialty. * VI 131 ATM THE * "• n->* I **, FERNERIES, * Lawrence and Winnipeg Aves., * SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. ************************** Mention the American Florist when writing Pansy Seedlings Our mixed Pansy seedlings produce giant flow- ers of excellent quality, all colors with many light flowered sorts (pastel shades). Also strong seedlings of Coreopsis Granditlora, Aquilegia (Columbine), Bellis Perennis (English Daisy), Hardy Pinks, Forget-Me-Noi s, Sweet Williams, Wall Flowers, Canterbury Bells and Foxgloves, 35c per 100, $2.45 per 1000. $10.00 per 5000. WILLIAM RILEY TORRESDALE, PA. Robert Craig Co... S!& PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts„ Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2.00each Pyramid!, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2 ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN "'SSSSJ"- Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's, notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkiui. Poiteyine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in„ $5.00 per 100. Boston and Wnitmani Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c- 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in., 5c; 3-in„ 10c: 4-in., 15c 5-in.. 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2M-in„ $5.00 per 100. Vlnca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N.J. Mention the American Florist when writing 488 The American Florist. Sept. 18, American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annnal convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 Teas' weeping mulberry is one of the short items and high worked stock should find ready sale. The department stores are finding some shortage of penny grades of catalpa and similar stock. We are in receipt of the proceed- ings of the fortieth annual convention of the American Association of Nur- serymen, held at Detroit, Mich., June 23-25, 1915. Eureka, Calif. — C. W. Ward has purchased additional ground adjoining his present nurseries and has com- pleted plans for the erection of two ad- ditional houses. D. S. Lake, the veteran nurseryman of Shenandoah, la., says the nursery business is likely to continue dull for the next two or three years on account of over-production in the west and northwest. Recent bulletins issued by the New York agricultural experiment station, Geneva, include "The Blooming Sea- son of Hardy Fruits," "Dwarf Apples," and "Ripening Dates and Length of Season for Hardy Fruits." Mobile, Ala.— D. B. Hill, president of the D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., of Dun- dee, 111., has purchased large acreage near this city, which he will use for nursery purposes. He will build a handsome residence on the property. Visited Chicago : C. B. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co., New York; Henry B. Chase, Chase, Ala.; Fletcher Bohlender, of Peter Bohlender & Sons, Tippecanoe City, O., enroute to his Iowa reservation of apple stocks. Sacramento, Calif. — To more effect- ively wage war upon the scale, which is attacking olive, orange and other fruit trees in this section, the state horticultural commission is importing from Italy a new variety of ladybird (Chilochorus bi-pustulatus), one be- lieved to have a voracious appetite and to breed rapidly. Landscape Gardening Short Course. To meet the needs of ambitious young men who would like to gain an elementary knowledge of landscape gardening, but who cannot afford or spare time for a regular college course, Edward J. Canning, Northampton, Mass., a practical landscape architect, and for 19 years instructor in horticul- ture and practical landscape garden- ing at Smith College, Northampton, Mass.; also for a time instructor in plant materials at Massachusetts Ag- ricultural College, Amherst, has ar- ranged a fall and winter course in practical landscape gardening and the study of plant materials. The course will be divided into two terms of six weeks each, the first term beginning November 9 and ending December 23, 1915, and the second term beginning January 4 and ending February 17, 1916. The course will include a critical study of trees, shrubs, evergreens, vines and herbaceous plants, with lec- tures, -laboratory work and observa- tion trips. The cost of the course, in- cluding room, -board and tuition, is $1S0. Nursery Catalogue Development. Business pulling catalogues are an important factor in the successful nur- seryman's business, and it is doubtful if any line of trade offers opportunity for more attractive illustration and presentation of its products than the nursery business, with the result that marked advance has been made in the development of artistic as well as sales stimulating catalogues for this branch of trade in the past few years. Lithography, the process formerly in general use for the production of illus- trations in colors, whereby in order to present a colored print of an apple or basket of fruit, it was necessary to make from seven to eleven press im- pressions, an impression for each color or combination, was a few years ago superseded, as far as high class horti- cultural printing is concerned, by the method known as color process print- ing. In -this mode of reproduction the ornamental subjects are first photo- graphed, and in many instances the artist's brush brings out some of the detail that may have been lost in the negative, while in the' lithographic process, all of the design was made by the artist as nearly true to nature as was possible for the eye and hand to make it, but the majority of horticul- tural lithographs are far from being true to the subject. In color process printing, when the negative is completed a photograph is given to the engraver, who makes four halftone copper plates, each one to print a different color. One plate is to print black, one for yellow, another for red and the fourth for blue. The colors used are opaque, and the com- bination of these four makes the red, green, yellow, brown, pink, black, blue, purple, and through these direct colors several lighter tints are also produced, only four operations of the press being required for a natural portrayal of the subject. Located in Rochester, N. Y., the "Flower City," famous for its many beautiful parks and splendid horticul- tural institutions, the Gillies Litho- graphing and Printing Co., one of the pioneers in the method of process printing, is making a specialty of catalogues for the nursery trade. In fact, being so well equipped for the work mechanically, aside from the ad- vantage of being able to secure near at hand photographs of the best horti- cultural subjects in, great variety, this company is publishing an 80-page stock catalogue for nurserymen. Each edition is printed separately, thus al- lowing the addition of personal intro- duction pages, original illustrations and firm name at the top of each page. An attractive cover, illustrated in two colors, gives the whole an air of in- dividuality. •American Crabapples. Several of the American crabapples are now in bloom. Those of the east- ern states produce large, pink, very fragrant flowers which do not open until the leaves are partly grown, and depressed-globose, fragrant, greenish yellow fruits covered with a sticky exudation. The earliest to flower. Malus glaucescens, may be seen in the Peter's Hill group. It is a native of western New York and of Ontario, and is a treelike shrub or small tree dis- tinguished from the other northern species by the pale lower surface of the leaves and the hairy covering on the outer surface of the calyx of the flower. The best known of the northern spe- cies, M. coronaria, flowers a little later and can be seen in the old collection on Forest Hills road opposite the end of the Meadow road. Here also are M. ioensis from the Mississippi valley and its double-flowered variety known as the Bechtel crab. The double pink flowers of this tree look like roses, and when it is in bloom excite the interest and admiration of visitors to the Ar- boretum. In the old collection, too, are plants of M. fusca, the only wild apple tree in the Pacific states, and a plant of M. Dawsoniana, a hybrid between M. fusca and the common apple which appeared many years ago in the Ar- boretum. The crabapple to which the southern forests owe so much of their spring beauty, M. angustifolia, for- tunately has proved hardy in the Ar- boretum, and there are large specimens on Centre Street walk in the rear of the hickories and in the Peter's Hill apple group. It is the latest of the American species to flower, and the flowers are of a rather deeper pink than those of the other American spe- cies. In the Peter's Hill collection may be seen several plants of M. Soulardi, a tree which occurs occasionally over large areas in the Mississippi valley and is believed to be a natural hybrid between M. ioensis and the common cultivated apple. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie. Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing norway maples, i-5 inch cai. ^ Shrewsbury Nurseries ORIENTAL PINES, 1-4 inch cal. Geo> A> steelCj Pr0I , rIet0r PIN OAKS, 1M-3 inch cal. EATONTOWN, N. J. Write for attractive prices . Wholesale trade list mailed upon application *9*5' The American Florist. 489 HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J..T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE 00NIRD& JONES 60., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing StorrsS Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing PAINESVILLE, Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes sui plied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Efergrwo Specialists Largest Growers in America BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. B0G0T0 (Chapinero) COLOMBIA. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSEUR and L. COURANT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N.N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK DARROW, NEW YORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O. Box 1250. Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 12 cents (cost of postage), and 25 cents (cost of volume)— (which sum of 25 cent will be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00), our general illustrated descriplive and analytical Catalogue (Edition A. F.l, 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes giving the full descriptive Nomenclature with prices of all the plants which we cultivate, will be sent free to any person applying for same. Mention the American Florist when writing J. J* pTj j&m *T. fcf* J* jk Jtm fcTa Jfm Jtm »Ta Jh tT§ iTi >T< pT> tffr #Ti tTttff* tTt iTt tT# ift tfc >ToTf t T t #T# tT* >T# tT* >T*i >T< ift iT< >Ti >Tt >Tt>Tt >Ti >T# tti ifc >T* tfi >T^ iR ift ift ift iB * * * * * CYCLAMEN gS$^^ Willi r^CZ^Mr- *^i ** - **vf\ ■Rj.^jp " '* J^KmJK^' I m MJdTJP B^R^^r" JWlBp^fc M HbJK rFf^HNF^H^ ""^f^JW IL^.^ ** 'jjp%~JkSkHQr .\ ImiH W-- 2 & ' jffia B^BB/^*i^*B^^™ WM Giant English Grown Each, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000 seeds. Rosy Morn, Grandif lora Alba, Excelsior, Princess May, Mauve Queen, Duke of Fife, Princess of Wales. Giant German Grown Each, 65c per 100; $5.00 per 1000 seeds. Pure White, Dark Crimson, Rosa Von Marienthal, Dark Rose, White with Carmine Eye. Glory of Wandsbek. Attractive salmon. Price — 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1000 seeds, $10.00. * PRIMULA Vaughan's International Mixture. ' "■"«"*"* 1A6 oz t $ 4 .00; 350 seeds, 50c. ) As much liked as our ) Pansy seed of this name. MIGNONETTE. New York Market Oz., $7.00; y 8 oz., $1.00; Trade pkt., 50c Grown for us for years by a mignonette specialist. Giant Machet Oz., 75c; V A oz., 40c; Trade pkt., 10c VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, K a y g o°rk * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 490 The American Florist. Sept. 18, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., President Daniel R. Comly. Philadelphia, Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago. September 14. — Mushrooms, home grown. No. 1, 50 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 15 to 25 cents; radishes, $1.00 to $1.50 per 100 bunches; aspara- gus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; cel- ery, box, 35 to 50 cents; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 25 to 50 cents. New York, September 14. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 10 to 35 cents; cucumbers, 50 cents to $1.00 per bas- ket; mushrooms. 50 cents to $1.50 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 20 cents to 75 cents per package; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 30 cents to $1.00; rhubarb, per 100 bunches. 75 cents to $1.25. Market (iardener Grows Flowers. A Michigan market gardener in a recent letter says : "This year I tried out cut flowers as a side line with good results. There appears to be an open- ing here that can be made a good thing. When people in country towns need flowers for funerals they will buy and pay from $2.50 up, but they can not afford that for the table, so I made up bunches of flowers that I thought would sell for 10 cents and tried it out. People with yards full of flowers do not like to cut them, but will buy instead, and even the cashier of the bank wants them in the front window. Altogether I am very much pleased with this year's start." Fall Cucumbers. There is a growing demand for nice slicing cucumbers in the fall months, in fact, we believe this demand to be stronger than for greenhouse tomatoes at that time of year. Immediately when the outdoor crop of cucumbers fails, the indoor crop should be ready to take its place. This is especially important, as it is so much easier to get a crop earlier in the season than late, when the dreary weather sets in. We believe the single stem method of culture is preferable to the trellis at this time, as we can compel the plants to produce their crop in a shorter time, hence gaining the house for let- tuce when the bad weather makes future culture of cucumbers unprofit- able. To those who are new to the cu- cumber crop, we would say that prob- ably the controlling factor is tempera- ture. They are exceedingly sensitive to cold nights, hence the heating plant must be in good shape and ready for instant help. "Under no circumstances should the temperature be permitted to drop below 60 degrees and 65 de- grees would be better. Another advice at this time of year is to close all doors and repair all glass; allow no holes for the yellow melon bug to enter the houses. By carrying air only on the ridge vents, and these vents a little subdued, we can keep these bugs out fairly well. Any stragglers appear- ing indoors should be hunted down at once, as they are sure to lay eggs at the roots of the plants and cause heavy loses. We have never before seen the out- door crop of cucumbers and pickles in poorer shape than this year, owing to the cold wet summer, and we be- lieve there will be a good opening this fall for; cucumbers under glass, and for that matter, tomatoes too. Makketman. Truck Crops Report. The bureau of crop estimates of the United States department of agricul- ture has received from a special list of truck crop growers in 18 states, re- ports based on 100 as representing normal relating to condition's of cer-. tain crops on August 15. A summary of the tabulation of these replies fol- lows : Cabbages, production, 94 per cent; cantaloupes, condition, 70 per cent; onions, production, 86 per cent; tomatoes, condition, 77 per cent; wa- termelons, condition, 69 per cent. The condition of onions for the state of New York was reported August 15 as being 70 per cent of a normal crop. About 75 per cent of the normal acre- age is planted. In the state of Ohio, high winds and floods have probably reduced the acreage to about 50 per cent of that of last year, and the at- tacks of the onion thrips and blight have reduced the state condition on the planted acreage to 34 per cent of normal. The conditions that have so disastrously affected the onion crop in New York and Ohio have operated to a large extent in Indiana, where the condition of onions .on August 15 was reported at 68 per cent, and the prob- able production at 61 per cent. Such reports as have been received indi- cate that the acreage in California, Oregon and Washington is about nor- mal. The condition for California is reported at 89 per cent, and the prob- able production at 96 per cent. Special agents of • the bureau have investigated the acreage and condition of the cabbage crop in the two prin- cipal cabbage producing states, New York and Wisconsin. There has been an increase in acreage in those states of about 25 per cent, which supple- mented by the promise of at least an equal increase in yield, indicates a bumper crop. Who Gets the Difference? Farmer William W. Cocks of West- bury, Long Island, was in Brooklyn, September 10, and he and a Brooklyn man got to talking on that old but interesting subject, namely, Who gets the difference between what is paid the grower and what the ulitimate con- sumer pays? Mr. Cocks said that he got a dollar a hundred for cabbages when there was any market, but now many truck farmers are plowing them under. He said he got 35 cents for large baskets of peaches, but prices got so low that some growers did not gather them. The finest potatoes brought only one dollar a barrel. It is said that never in 10 years have onions been so cheap. On the other hand a humorous "middleman" says that, "Nobody is eating this year." Vegetable Plants Lettuce and Cabbage Plants, $1.00 per 1000. Parsley Plants, extra strong, 50c per 100. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Go , White Marsh, Md. Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. AddresB Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo.St.,Paul,Mlnn Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- PROF. BEAL. ti( . al CQUrse j n Flori . culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence school Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE Of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) CPEPIAI TIFQ' Beans, Beets. Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas OrcUIALI ICO. RadisheB, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per H oz., $1.00 per % oz„ postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal superyision on my own yast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. i9 I 5- The American Florist. 491 Here Are The Plants Our HYDRANGEAS grown for delivery to our customers this fall. 40,000 of them in 6-inch pots. You can see for yourself what they are. The foliage is rich dark green, no yellow leaves. The branches are strong and thick, promising big heads of bloom. Here are the prices— Otaksa, the staple, standard, salable sort, has made more money for florists than all others put together. Plants with 7 to 10 branches, $25.00 a 100; with 5 and 6 branches, $20.00 a 100; with 4 branches, $15.00 a 100. The best of the French Novelties, Avalanche, Bouquet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilliere and Radiant, in the same sizes at $5.00 a 100 more for each size. ALL in 6-inch pots. Consider the size, the number of flowering branches, the price and the quality of the stock illustrated in this photograph taken only a few days ago. A combination of good points that ought to bring your order by return mail. How many of these fine plants do YOU want? JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F, DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of wot i»r,A:rcar® SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indlca, Araucaria Excels* and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing FALL PRICE LIST ROSES "First Aid to Buyers" <^ i LL L D LL *spRiNqriciD-omo- j A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing Alyssum Double Giant The cut flower variety, 2 in., $2 00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander— The Money Maker, 2 in . $2 00 per 1C0; $18.00 per 1000. Smilax, good strong 2 in , $1.25 per 100. Parsley, double curled. $2.50 per 1000. Good packing — prompt shipment. ELMER RAWLINGS, *%%%£ *Hegany. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 492 The American Tlorist. Sept. 18, Ft. Wajne, Ind. SUPPLY AND DEMAND BALANCE. The supply of flowers is just large enough to meet the demand at pres- ent. Chrysanthemums are very scarce, but there is not a considerable de- mand for them. Carnations are com- ing in in larger quantities now, most of the growers cutting them from the young stock and there are a great many medium lengths in roses on the market. Gladioli are about over, there being only a few of inferior quality on the market. Cosmos and dahlias are coming, arriving in large quanti- ties. NOTES. The New Haven Floral Company experienced a heavy loss, September 10, when a high wind storm damaged their greenhouses to a considerable extent. The tornado wrecked and com- pletely demolished several new green- houses which were in the course of construction. Herman Leitz has not yet reported the full amount of his loss, which is believed to have been covered by insurance. The Flick Floral Company's store has the redecorating completed, and the new cooling room installed. The large display fountain in the store has been retained for the large, showy flowers and is now making a fine appearance with the early chrysan- themums. Edgar Wenninghoff, the Calhoun street florist, has been featuring some very pretty window decorations. He reports an increase in business during the past few weeks. The Lanternier Florists are show- ing some fine Chinese asters and early chrysanthemums. They have had a considerable amount of funeral work lately. Miss Doswell's live store on West Main street has a fine showing of all varieties of seasonable flowers well displayed in suitable baskets. The Bradley Flower Shop is show- ing some good Russell roses. They are also displaying crocus bulbs for fall planting. H. K. Sandwich, Ont. Every variety of seasonable flower, arranged with ferns and foliage plants, splendidly staged by the exhibitors, formed a magnificent display which completely filled the municipal build- ing on the occasion of the Sandwich Horticultural Society's flower show which opened September 10. Prizes, many of them plants, were awarded and included in the long list of prize winners were many school chil- dren. Every visitor to the exhibition was presented with an aster, and in the voting contest for the most popular flower, which was a feature of the show, over 1,000 votes were cast. A majority of over 200 Were cast for the aster, with the result that it becomes the official flower of the society, and will be engraved on its medals and stationery, and the aster at the same time becomes the official flower of Sandwich and Essex county and will in future be chosen for corsages and boutonnieres. Speeches and music as- sisted in rounding out an excellent programme, among those assisting in the entertainment of the visitors be- ing Harry Gignac, chairman; Mayor Donelly, Oliver Wilcox, M. P., and Judge Dromgole. Carter & Howe, the well-known flor- ists of Windsor, donated prizes to the value of $25 and Albert Carter gave an interesting talk on the subject of flower cultivation. Alex McKee offered a beautiful silver cup for the best dis- play of flowers grown in Sandwich, among the many other valuable prizes offered. 200,000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate or later delivery. Hurry ! 100 1000 White Perfection $4.00 $35.00 Rose Pink Enchantress, 4.50 40.00 Mrs. C. W.Ward. 3.50 30.00 100 1000 Philadelphia $5.00 $40.00 Zoe Symonds 3.50 30.00 Washington..-. 6.00 50.00 -Order Today- Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist 30 Cast Randolph St., Chicago, III. L. D. Phone Central 2846 ■J* >Jt •Jt iji Jt tjt >j< tj* *jt *J* tj. •(• •J* •Jt •j* 9jf *J* *j^ *j^ *2* •j**£*^* *j* •j* *J* tjt >j* tp •2**2#*j..j..j#^J..J#.J..J«.J..J..J.»J..J#tj.*J» There were many excellent displays of baskets and designs. A beautiful floral boat designed by J. Marentette was awarded first prize and an aero- plane constructed of flowers by Master Harold McDonald was second. Miss Eleanor Cruickshank had an excellent display of eight pieces and captured first honors in the class for basket ar- rangements. Union Jacks were a fea- ture in the arrangements by boys and girls, and all were very creditably done, a number of them showing fine sense of color arrangement. Mary Dibley, aged six years, had a floral flag that was quite clever. Among others in the long list of successful contestants were the fol- lowing : Mrs. E. R. North, Mrs. Jo- seph Sparks, Mrs E. Breault, Mrs. O. Desrosiers, J. Stutz, Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Geo. Harrison, Doris Zimmerman, Miss Kate Gluns, Mrs. M. Warner, Mrs. Geo. Elliott and Mrs. J. Robinet. J. E. K. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the above society was held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove, N. Y., Wednesday, Septem- ber 8. President Westlake in the chair. W. Robertson, S. Trepass and J. Mc- Donald were appointed judges and first awards were made to R. Jones for celery, J. Robinson for muskmelon and P. Hitchman for tomatoes. A specimen plant of Nephrolepis Smithi, exhibited by J. W. Everitt, was awarded a cul- tural certificate and a vase of early flowering chrysanthemums, exhibited by H. Goodbrand, was given a vote of thanks. J. Holloway was also given a vote of thanks for a fine display of outdoor fruit. The annual dahlia show of the so- ciety will be held in Pembroke hall, October 7. Schedules may " be had THE BOOK OF GLADIOLOS v "•HE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- jlg^tains many chapters 1 covering all sides of i growing, propagating. I storing, etc., and also some pages of valuable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 So. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. upon application to Harry Jones, secre- tary. The exhibits for the next meet- ing will be three apples, three bunches outdoor grapes and six pears. James Gladstone, Cor. Sec'y. i9 z 5- The American Florist. 493 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Peart." Fine seedlings, $3 fer 1,000. Cash. JAMES MOSS, JOHNSVILLE, PA., Wholesale Grower. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras. 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ALYSSUM. ALYSSUM, double giant, very strong, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias: Excelsior, 5-in,, 2 to 3 tiers, BOc; 5-in., 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; 6-in., 4 tiers, 75c; 7-in., 4 to 5 tiers, $1; 7-in., 5 tiers, $1.50. Robusta Compacta, 6-in., 2. to 3 tiers, $1; 7-in., 3 tiers, $1.50; 7-in., 3 to 4 tiers, $2; 9- in., 5 to 6 tiers, $4 to $5. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria Excelsa, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1, $1.50. Robusta Compacta. $1, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3.50. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2V4-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-inch, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. S'prengeri, 2^-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per $1,000; 4-inch, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, strong, 2-inch, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000; 2%-inch, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; 4-inch, 8c and 10c. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS in flats of 100 each, $1. Extra strong 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. SUPERIOR NURSERY CO., Los An- geles, C/alif. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ineh, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. ASPARAGUS— 100,000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus Plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI, 3-inch pots, $5 par 100; 4-inch, $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. BEGONIAS. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 2%-inch S12.00 4-inch $35.00 3 -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2V>-inch $15.00 3%-inch $30.00 3 -Inch 25.00 4%-inch 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Begonia Vernon, In bloom, 4-lnch, 10c each; $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. begonias: BEGONIAS. Best stock obtainable in following varieties: 100 Cincinnati, 2J/ t -inch $15.00 Cincinnati, 3-inch 25.00 Florence Davenport, 2^4-inch 15.00 Melior. 214-inch ;. 25.011 Chatelaine, 2%-inch 4.00 Erfordi, Prima Donna, Triumph 3.00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2%-inch, $15 per 100; 3-inch, $25 per 100. Florence Davenport, 2%-inch, $15 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR. 2y.-lnch, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 2%- inch, $4 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII, PRIMA DONNA, TRIUMPH, 214- Inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Begonias, Gloire de Chatelaine, Pfitzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. BEGONIAS, $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY STMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich." Begonias. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BERBERIS. BERBERIS THUNBERG1I. Very bushy, strong plants, 12-18-inch, $55 per 1,000; $6 per 100; 18-24-ineh, $70 per 1,000; $7.50 per 100; 2-2% ft., $10 per 103 Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4,50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-in., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. BOX 404. DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; SY2 ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $60 per 1,000; 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $70 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 180 to case, $80 per 1,000. Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora; Vaughan's Star Brand, 1,000 to case, $11 per 1,000; fancy, 1,250 to case, $9 per 1,000; Precocious, Vaughan's Extra Early Grandiflora, mammoth bulbs, 14 ctms. and up, $12 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11-12 ctms., 2,500 to case, $21 per 1,000; 12-15 ctms., whole crop, about 1,800 to case, $27 per 1,000. Cal- las, l}4-lM.-inch, $50 per 1,000; iy.-2-Inch, $80 per 1,000; 2-2%-inch, $100 per 1,000. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case; Formosum, 8-9-inch, 225 to case, $14 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora. 13 up, 1,250 to case, $8 per 1,000; 14 up. $10 per 1,000. French Roman hyacinths. 12-15, $28 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 per case, $60 per 1.000; 9-10, 180 to case, $90 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky, 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $6.50 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Lilium Candidum, mammoth bulbs, $8 per 100; select, $6; first size, $5. Freesia Refracta alba, Jumbo bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000; Mammoth, $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co.. 369 River St., Chicago. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for special prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tulips, hyacinths, narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Im- porting Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs, Japan grown freesias and L. For- mosums, also cold storage giganteums always on hand. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Wool- worth Bldg., New York. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Lilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 to case, $15.50 per case. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Wash- ington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Bulbs of all kinds. Chas. Schwake & Co., 90-92 W. Broadway, New York. CARNATIONS. 400,000 FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS, LARGE, THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1.000 WHITE WONDER $60.00 WHITE PERFECTION 'BTTOO WHITE ENCHANTRESS 50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY. FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE, Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH. PA. YOURS FOR THE ASKING — A BEAUTIFUL PICTURE— "ACRES OF GLASS." FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, which leading florists everywhere recognize as the best ob- tainable. Our plants are unusually fine this season and we advise placing orders early for immediate or future delivery. The demand is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders in rotation. Order today. Per 100 Per 1.000 Washington $5.00 $45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 Rosette 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS'. 100. 1.000. Enchantress Supreme $6.00 $50.00 Champion 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 Beacon 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 6.00 50.00 We have a very large supply of the above varieties, the plants are large, clean and healthy. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, New York ff You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 494 The American Florist. Sept. i8 y CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS "SELECT QUALITY" Per 100 Per 1,000 White Enchantress $5.00 $45.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 White Wonder 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.00 45.00 Ward 4.50 40.00 Princess Charming 4.50 40.00 S'angamo 4.50 40.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 Victory 4.50 40.00 Rosette 4.50 40.00 Winsor 5.50 50.00 JOHN KRDCHTEN COMPANY, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1.000 Beacon $6.00 $50.00 Rose Pink 6.00 50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 White Wonder 6.00 50.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 250 at 1,000 rate. The above varieties in second size at $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate. WM. MURPHY, Wholesale Commission Florist, 329 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio. CARNATIONS FOR SALE. Per 100 Per 1,000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordon 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.50 50.00 Cash, please. JOHN BLECHSCHMID, 4300 East 122d St., CLEVELAND, OHIO. 25,000 FINE FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100. 1,000. White Wonder $6.00 $50.00 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 SINNER BROS., 158 North Wabash Ave., Chicago. EXTRA FINE, CLEAN, HEALTHY FIELD PLANTS'. White Enchantress. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000 Pink Enchantress.. 4.50 per 100; 40.00 per 1,000 White Perfection.. 4.00 per 100; 35.00 per 1,000 Rosette 5.00 per 100; 45.00 per 1,000 Yellow Lawson 4.00 per 100; 35.00 per 1,000 CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION, 176 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 111. 200,000 field-grown carnation plants. White Perfection, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; Rose Pink Enchantress, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000; Mrs. C. W. Ward, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; Philadelphia, $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000; Zoe S'ymonds, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000; Wash- ington, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg, 30 Bast Randolph St., Chicago. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Phila- delphia and Beacon, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Enchantress and above varieties, good seconds, 4c. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, O. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS PLANTS. Extra strong, healthy stock. Pink Enchantress, $1 per 100; $35 per 1,000. ZECH & MANN, CHICAGO, ILL. Carnations, 10,000 Enchantress, 2,000 Phila- delphia, 500 Winsor, 2,000 Beacon, 10,000 Champion, 500 Gorgeous, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Matchless, Perfection, Winsor, Gordon. Write for prices. WILLIAM A. MURRAY, Atco, N. J. Carnation Miss Theo, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Littlefleld & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. 5,000 Pink Enchantress, long bushy plants at $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. Carnations, field-grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. The Leo Niessen Co., 1201-1205 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, double and single in pots and pans, all varieties, 25c to 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. COLEUS— Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL . COLEUS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, very fine colored stock, 4-inch, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN — My prize strain, Wandsbek, Zehlendorf, the best Salmons, pure white, red, white with red eye, Victoria; ready for a shift. Any of the above during September from 4-inch pots, at 15c and 20c each. Cash with order please. R. J. SOUTHERTON, Ma- rion Road, Highland Park, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIG., Wandsbek type, finest in existence, 2%-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000; 4-inch, $15 and $20 per 100. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Im- proved German Strain, 10 varieties, equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER. Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. Wandsbek type — Finest obtainable. 100 1.000 2%-inch $ 5.00 $45.00 3 -inch 8.00 75.00 3 -inch, extra select 10.00 90.00 4 -inch $15.00 and $20.00 per 100 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Cyclamen, red, pink, white, salmon and white with red eye, 3-inch, 8c; 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 40c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. Cyclamens, 8 vars., 2%-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. CYCLAMEN, strong plants, best varieties. $10 to $35 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids. Mich. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch pots, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co. , Morton Grove, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Hose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCullough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracsena indivisa, 2-ln., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. Dracsena Massangeana, 5-inch pots, 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. FERNS. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfieldii, 2y 3 - in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfieldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. PERNS. Ferns, Nephrolepis Teddy Jr., 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz.; 3%- in., $1.80 per doz.; 2^4-in., $6 per 100. Ele- gantissima Compacta, 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-In., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz.; 2V4-in., $6- per 100. Elegantissima, Specimens, 10-in. ( $2.50- each; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 2%-in., $6 per 100. Muscosa and Smithii, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Harrisii, 8-in., $12 per doz. Superblssima, 8-in., $12 per doz., 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Cibotium Schiedei, Specimens, 10-in., $7.50 each. Small ferns for pans, assorted varieties, 3}4-in., $15 per 100; 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. FERNS. Boston, 4-inch $15.00 per 100 Boston, 5-inch 25.00 per 100 Boston, 7-inch 75c each JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. FERNS, strong pot-grown stock that is clean and guaranteed to please. Boston and Wbitmani, 5-inch, $25 per 100; 4-inch, $12.50 per 100; strong runners, $2 per 100. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. THESE ARE POT-GROWN STOCK. ' 4-inch Bostons .... 12c 7-inch Bostons. .. .60c 5-inch Bostons 25c 8-inch Bostons .... 80e 6-inch Bostons. .. .40c R. R. DAVIS COMPANY, MORRISON, ILL. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmanl, 6- in., 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c; 8-in.. $1; 10-in., $2 and $2.50; 12-in., $3 and $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-ln„ $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns in flats and 2%- in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Win- nipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. Ferns, from bench, Boston, Scottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. About 2,000 dandy 4-in. BOSTON FERNS. $10 per 100. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute, Ind. BOSTON FERNS ready for 5-inch pots, $16 per 100. R. O. LOMMATZSCH. R. No. 1. La Grange, 111. Ferns, Boston and Whitman!, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Rlcard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 3-inch plants ready for imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ROSE GERANIUMS. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens , Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, Otaksa in field ready for 5-in. pots, 15c. French varieties, ready for 5-lncb pots. 20c. Otaksa ready for 9-inch, 75c. Otaksa. pot-grown, 5-in., $3.60 per doz. French vars., pot-grown, 5-inch, $4.20 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 739 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hydrangea P. G., bush, 2-3 ft., $8 per 100; 3-4 ft., $12 per 100. Tree shape, 3 ft., $18 per 100. Extra fine, two-year plants, field-grown. Write for our Wholesale Trade List. W. & T. SMITH CO., GENEVA, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19'5' The American Florist. 495 HYDRANGEAS. "A Bird in the Hand" — You know the adage. Well, a Hydrangea in America is worth several azaleas in Belgium right now. Of course, the azaleas may get out of Belgium; we don't know; conditions may change; certainly it is not possible to get anything out of Belgium at present. The war may end next week, but the chances are it won't. Are you going to take that chance? Can you afford to depend altogether on imported forcing stock? When there is plenty of good forcing stock right here at home — "Made in America" — stock that you know you can depend on? HYDRANGEAS, for example. We offer Otak- sa, with 7 to 10 branches, at $25 the 100; 5 to 6 branches at $20 the 100; 4 branches at $15 the 100. FRENCH NOVELTIES, all the best ones, at $5 the 100 addition for the same sizes. They are all in six-inch pots now, plunged outside, and growing like weeds, rich deep- green, healthy foliage and "fat" stems that promise big heads of bloom. They will grow into money for you, and you can cash 'em next Easter. There won't be any surplus of blooming plants next spring. Stick a pin in that. We want every progressive florist to get in touch with us. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK. Wholesale only. Ours are "Made in America." HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 5 and 6-Inch pots, strong plants, $20 and $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. PALMS. IBISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange BIdg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from frames, ready for 6-inch pots, full of fruit and flowers, $10 per 100; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand. Rapids. Mich. LILY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage, Cold Storage Valley, Bran's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had in Valley, giving the best results all year round, $18 for 1,000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Brans, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, case of 500 pips, $7.95; 1,000 pips, $15; 2,500 pips, $35. Chas. Sehwake & Co., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the Valley pips, ex. cold storage, New York or Chicago. Finest grade of German and Danish pips. Ask for prices. Loechner & Co.. Inc., 11 Warren St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, packed in cases of 1,000, $17 per case. St. Louis Seed . Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Ageratum, Coleus, double alyssum, English Ivy, heliotrope, ivy geraniums, lantanas, lemon verbenas, moonvines, parlor ivy, petunias, pom- pon chrysanthemums, salvia, swainsona, trades- cantia, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Seedlings: Coreopsis Grandiflora, aquilegia, bellis perennis, hardy pinks, forget-me-nots, sweet William, wall flowers, Canterbury bells and foxglove, 35c per 100; $2.45 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. William Riley, Torresdale, Pa. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. . MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. G eneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- establis hed. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q., Bogoto (Chaplnero) , Columbia. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 ..$ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 .... 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7. 5 to BVi ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-Up Plants. Inches high. Each. 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30.. 2.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38.. 2.50 7-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40.. 3.00 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44,. 3.50 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 50 .. 5.00 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58.. 6.00 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5% ft. 10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 6 ft. high 12.00 Very strong specimens. 15-inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00. PHOENIX ROEBELENII. Each. 7-inch pots, 22 ins. high, 30 to 32-in. spread $2.00 7-inch pots, 26 ins. high, 34 to 36-in. spread 2.50 8-inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10-inch tubs, grand specimens. ...$5.00 to 7.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. 6-inch pots, 3 plants In a pot $1.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8-inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. LATANIA PALMS and PANDANTJS VEIT- CH1I, in 15-inch tubs, suitable for hotel and other decorations, at bargain prices. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PEPPERS. PANSIES. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. PANSY PLANTS from Henry Mette's seeds. All giant flowering, strong, stocky plants, ready now, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PANSY PLANTS, finest mixture out; good plants, $1 per 100; cash please. GEORGE POPP, JR., Fort Recovery, Ohio. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansy Seedlings. William Riley, Torres- dale, Pa. PANDANUS. PANDANDS VEITCHII, 3 to 5-inch pots, 25c to 75c each. Specimen plants, 8 to 10-inch pots, $2 to $3 each; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. PEONIES, 3 to 5 eyes, named kinds, $15 per 100. Our selection, $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Dreer's herbaceous peonies. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies. Write for list. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange BIdg., Chicago. CELESTIAL PEPPERS from 6-inch pots, field- grown, full of fruit and flowers, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PERENNIALS. PERENNIAL PLANTS, large assortment, strong plants, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. PHLOXES. PHLOX, Choice Varieties, $5 per 100. Strong clumps, field-grown. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS. Large Quantity, Choice Stock. 100 1,000 2%-inch) $5.00 $45.00 2%-inch, extra select 6.00 50.00 3 -inch 8.00 70.00 JOHN KRTJCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias — 4-inch, ready for shift. Well branched, $12 per 100. Will trade for ferns, palms or begonias (Luminosa) or Rex. NUSS- BATJMER FLORAL COMPANY, San Angelo, Texas. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine seock. Extra select, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettias for Christmas pans, strong, healthy, well rooted, 2%-inch pot plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 250 at 1,000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. POINSETTIAS', strong stock, all top cuttings from) 3-in. pots, $5—100; $45—1,000. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. Clearance sale price of strong 2^-in. Poin- settias, $4 per 100; none better anywhere. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute, Ind. POINSETTIAS', fine 2%-Inch, $5; 3-inch, $8 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, (Inc.) Cedar Falls, Iowa. Poinsettias, strong plants, 2^-Inch, $5.50 per 100; 250 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. POINSETTIAS, 2%-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. G1GANTEA AND GRANDIFLORA. 2M-inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1.000; 3- inch $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2%-lnch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Primroses, Chinese and Malacoides, 2^4-inch, $2 per 100. Forbesii, Obconica Alba Rosea and Ruby, 2%-inch, $1.50 per 100. Ob. gigantea, 214-inch, $2.00 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 2% -inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 3- inch, $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL . Primula obconica, mixed or separate colors, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2*4 -inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. 3. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown, Pa. PRIMULA OBCONICA, Bplendid 3-inch stock, $5.50 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON, (Inc.) Cedar Falls, Iowa, PRIVET. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 496 The American Florist. Sept. /8, ROSES. ROSE PLANTS'. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.0 i Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ROSES, good, strong, two-year-old, field- grown, own roots or buds, for forcing. Baby Ramblers, red, pink and white; Dorothy Per- kins, White Dorothy Perkins, Hiawatha, Tau- sendschon, Magna Charta, etc. Write for our full list, special prices, and wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Genera, N. Y. Roses, Grafted 3V>-inch: 150 Bulgaria, $14 per 100; 50 Cecile Brunner, $14 per 100. Sc- inch, own root: 137 Bulgaria, $9 per 100; 65 Brunner, $9 per 100. Grafted 2^4-inch; 325 Bul- garia, $10 per 100. Bulgaria, own root, 2y»-inch, $5.50 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSE PLANTS, Killarney, Am. Beauty. Kai- serin. Maryland, etc., 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; 4-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses, field-grown, hybrid perpetuals, creep- ing and climbing. Write for list and prices. Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. SEEDS. Seeds, Cyclamen, giant English grown, each $1 per 100; $S per 1,000 seeds: Rosy Morn, Excelsior, Mauve Queen, Princess of Wales, Grandiflora Alba, Princess May, Duke of Fife. Giant German grown, each, 65c per 100; $5 per 1,000 seeds: Pure White, Rose Von Marien- thal, white, with carmine eye; dark crimson, dark rose. Glory of Wandsbek, attractive salmon, 100 seeds, $1.25; 250 ' seeds, $2.85; 1,000 seeds, $10. Primula, Vaughan's Inter- national Mixture, 1-16 oz., $4; 350 seeds, 50c. Mignonette: New York Market, oz., $7; ^ oz., $1; trade packet, 50c. Giant Macbet, oz., 75c; Y± oz., 40c; trade packet, 10c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PANSY SEEDS, finest GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz.; Ys, oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per dz. ; Y± oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant Mixed, $3 per oz.; Yi oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Holland grown seeds. Beets, mangels, sugar beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, chicory, cornsalad, cress, endive, kale, kohl- rabi, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, spinach, turnip, rutabaga. Sluis Brothers, Enkhuizen, Holland. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. PANSY SEEDS', FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL strain, $5 per oz.; Yi oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz. ; Yi oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common giant mixed, $3 per oz.; Yi oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, winter flowering sweet peas, Spencer types. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. GOD1NEAU, Angers, France. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co. , Fremont, Neb . Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, .flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas. Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Log Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. SEEDS. Seeds, cauliflower, cabbages, rutabagas, man- gles, pansies, asters, cyclamen, stocks, etc. L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd., Odense, Denmark. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Benary's seeds for florists. Send for list. Aabling-Ebright Seed Co., 80 Pike St., Seattle, Wash. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunniugs, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SMILAX. Smilax, 2^4 -inch, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per . 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Smilax, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,0 00. Alo nzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Smilax, $L50 per 100 r$12.50~per~ l7000! Al- bert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. SMILAX, strong 2-inch, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. SNAPDRAGONS. SNAPDRAGONS, Hamburg Silver Pink and Giant White, 2%-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STEVIA. STEVIA, strong 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. C. HDMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. STEVIA. field-grown, large and bushy, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's, U. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little S ilver, N. J. PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. J SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, white, 4-inch, ready for bench- ing, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS', Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCAS — Field-grown plants, variegata, $4 per 100. Rooted tips, variegata, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L, Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. Vinca Var., field plants, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown. Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2%-inch, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. VIOLETS, Gov. Herrick, extra fine field clumps, $5 per 100. Cash. Ship now or later. W. H. CDLP & CO., Wichita, Kansas. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35e per 1.000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. MISCELLANEO US. Bone meal, 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 40c! 25 lbs., 70e; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $2; bag of 200 lbs., $3.75; 500 lbs., $8.50; 1,000 lbs., $16.50; ton, $32. Sheep Manure, pulverized, put up in 100 lb. bags, 100 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $6; 1,000 lbs., $10; ton, $19. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond.- Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vapor- izing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Carnation Supports. The Carnation Support Co., Coun ersville, Ind. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago, 111. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored, McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New York. Smith's Revised Chrysanthemum Manual, 50c postpaid. Elmer D . Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hilfinger Bros. Pottery. Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville. Tenn. Pots, Hews" standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge. Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co.. 10 Sherwin Block. Elgin, 111. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. GALVANIZED WIRE STAKES. Per 1,000. 3 ft., No. 9 wire $8.40 3% ft., No. 9 wire 7.50 4 ft., No. 9 wire 8.50 5 ft., No. 8 wire 12.85 6 ft., No. 8 wire 15.50 The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Mlnneapo- lis, Minn. Floral designs, wire window guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario St., Cleve- land, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About it. W5- The American Florist. 497 CAN SHIP ANY SIZE AT ONCE Send order by telephone or telegraph— at our expense READ WHAT THE USERS SAY Kansas City. HOT WEATHER INCREASES SUPPLY. The past week has found this sec- tion in a belt of extremely hot weath- er, for this time of the year with quite a bit of rain, and frequent wind storms. The market is advancing in the supply of stock, which is very plen- tiful in some lines, especially good roses in the varieties of Mrs. Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst, American Beauties and the Killarneys. which find ready buyers. The lilies are plentiful and the carnations are a little better, both in quality and quanity. Asters were very plentiful, and the new asparagus green is coming in, with supplies taking a jump. NOTES. Geo. M. Kellogg's Flower and Plant Co. had a fire August 6, which started in the basement about 11 a. m. The lightning struck the smoke stack at the greenhouses and tore it down one- fourth of the way. Mr. Parker of this firm started to go into a closet where the store supplies are kept and in the dark jabbed a large nail in his head, which was very painful, and made a very bad wound. This firm had a decoration last week for a church wedding in Kansas City, Kan., using over five loads of palms and decorative plants. T. J. Noll & Co. report that busi- ness is picking up fine, and fall trade looks prosperous. They are receiv- ing some very good asters with large flowers and long stems from Colorado; also, some good roses and a contract has been closed with Mr. Stevens for all of his carnations for this season. The supply line is good with the pot business picking up, having filled one order this week amounting to $140. R. S. Brown & Son are cutting plenty of stock for funeral work, and are now cutting some fine cold storage lilies. This firm is growing more ferns this year and not so many chrysanthemums. Mr. Brown has pur- chased ■iS acres of good land in John- son county, Kan., as a investment. H. Kusik & Co. are receiving some fine Russell, Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst, American Beauties and Killarney roses, which find a ready sale. The asters are very plentiful and the car- nations are a little better. This firm received a car load of moss the past week, which is selling fast. Arthur Newell reports business in general as good, having made a spe- cial the past week of baskets filled with flowers for the sick and hospital work. The baskets were filled to carry out the autumn effect. W. J. Barnes was very busy with funeral work last week, also decorat- ing one of the large dry goods store for their fall milin«ry opening. THE LEADING GROWER IN VERMONT. I have theKroeschell Boiler six years; it is heatine 17.000 square feet of glass. NO OTHER BUT A PLATE BOILER FOR ME. (Signed) H. M. TOTMAN, RANDOLPH, VERMONT. KROESGHELL BROS. CO., 452 WEST ERIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. AS THE SEASON ADVANCES you want to be sure of quick service when in need of any greenhouse material. We not only promise but actually give you quick service, and can supply anything you need either for new greenhouses or repairs. Twenty-five years' experience. Best Material Reasonable Prices. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. PLEASE Send us a post card giving the number of Carna- tions you grow in a short row, crosswise of the bench, and we will send you our Improved Con- tinuous Ring Supports for 100 plants, free of charge. Be sure and state the number of plants in a row, as we fu nish as many rings in each con- nected strand as the grower has Carnations cross- wise of his bench. These Carnation Supports overcome the ob- jectionable features of all other makes. THE CARNATION SUPPORT GO, CONNERSVILLE, IND. Wired Toothpicks 10.000 $1.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured bv W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mr. Stevens is cutting about 1,000 carnations every other day, the chrysanthemums are looking good and he expects to cut in a few days. His asparagus green is looking fine. Biederman & Sons report funeral work A-l with the decorations picking up. The stock in the greenhouses is looking good. Jacob Tobelar is repairing the green- houses and building a boiler shed. The trade has been very good with him. Business across the line is picking up, with plenty of funeral work and a prospect of quite a lot of decorating. )reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouse* Drive easy and true, because both bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like^ It. Order from your dealer/ or direct from as. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENETA. DREEE.I 714 Chentnnt Btreet^S Philadelphia. REFRIGERATORS I WRITE FOR CATALOG !, Buchbinder Bros 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. A. HERRMANN, Cfipt Flowers, all colors, Cyca* Leares, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 40441 2 East 34th St, NEW YORK Patrick Larkin says the trade is very good. Wm. Grey, of St. Louis, is now in charge of the store. E. J. B. 498 •The American Florist. Sept. 18, The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, tbrips, mealy bug and soft scale. Quart. $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart. 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERM1NE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights Which affect them. Quart, 75C. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A \2% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. It 7on cannot obtain our prodncti from tout local dealer send ns your order and we will ihip Immediately through omr nearest agent. APH1NE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer, Mention the American Florist when writing "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Everything for die Greenhouse J. C. HONINIER COMPANY, FOR SUCCESS IN YOUR GARDEN SE Vine, Plant a Vegetable Manure, also Special Chrysanthe- mum Manure, are ever increasing in public favor — they embody the practical experience of many years in all branches of Hor- ticulture, producing vigorous," healthy & fruitful growth. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Freight paid on quantities. liberal terms lo relaiiers. Write for our special offer to tbe American trade, etc., to sole makers. WM. THOMSON £c SONS, Lid , CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. cucieo WlbdfawkSt. CDiaNNATI (fewCffllral Life Bid* NEW TORI MutrifctH* Mention the American Florist when writing } BRAND iffflfQRES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for it. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS Boilers AT SMASHED PRICES! aaIL SAVE 50% on High Grade | Boilers and ^ TUBES ^^ Our tre- mendous stocks pur- chased for cash from rs\ Liquidators itees are secur- )ut one-half the usual cost. Thus we save you big money on the price of equipment. Engineering Service Free. You also benefit by our free engineering service. Our 23 years of experience are at your disposal free. Have our experts furnish plans and designs for your heating problems. Take advantage of the great savings made possible by this free expert service. Our $10,000,000.00 capital and reputation for honest and dependable dealing back every transaction. Toll us your needs. Get our in- comparable low prices. Write for our big Free Price Wrecker Heating Catalog No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Note: 4-in boiler tubes at a bargain. Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last P Our clay tile benchei, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are giving you facts. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, HI. 19*5- The American Florist. 499 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS I Also Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cyclamen, I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. | Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. T. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per •crate : 20001%-in., crate, 1500 2 1500 2H 1500 2k 2 1000 3 800 3y. 500 4 $6.00 4.88 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 456 4V2-in., crate, $5.24 320 5 " 4.61 210 54 " 3.78 144 6 " 3.16 120 7 " 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HILFINGER BROS. POTTERY, ■JS^St- August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. ■Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate ■shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by "Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. 1. »■ KRAMER 4 SON, Cedar Rapid*, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUt - ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANBSVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. SfteWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries make flower pots that grow the best plants and bring the best trade. Also the latest creation in glazed ware for every use. r No shipping delays. Write today for prices and particulars. THE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, 111 J Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGI RONS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers niay use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vanghan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham 6c Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style, Hose "RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 ft.withoutseam or joint. Tni HOSE for the FLORIST ?4-inch. per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " 144c \ 2Reels, 1000ft.." 14 c ; H-inch. " 13 c Reels, 500 ft., " 12Hc Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DRIER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO TradeDirectory Price: $3.O0, postpaid American Florist Co* 440 S. Dearborn Street. CHICAGO 500 The American Florist. Sept. 18, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The III Alpha Floral Co 479 American Spawn Co. 490 Amlins E C Co 473 Anderson S A 479 Aneermueller G H..475 AphineMfsrCo 493 Archias Floral Co. ..482 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 478 Aschmann Godfrev..491 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 477 Barnard W W Co... 485 Bassett& Washburn. 468 Baumer Aug R.'.... 479 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 478 Begerow's .. 48U BereerBros 474 Bernine H G 475 Blackistone Z U . 481 Bodger ] & Sons Co. 487 Bolaod ] B Co 4,9 BolgianoJ& Sons.... 485 Brasg Ross 479 Bramley & Son 4J2 Braslan Seed Grow ers Co 484 Breitmeyer'sJ Sons. .480 Bruns HN 485 Brunnings 486 Bryan Alonzo J 483 Bnchbinder Bros 497 Bnckbee H W.... 482 BndlongJ A 472 483 Burpee W A & Co. .486 Caldwell tbeWoods man Co 478 California Florists. ..482 CampConduit Co. ..498 CarnatJop Support Co 497 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 470 Chicago House Wrecking Co 498 Clark E B Seed Co.. 487 Clarke's Sons D 481 Clay&Son 498 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 481 Conard & Jones Co.. 439 Cooke Geo H 479 Cowee W J 497 Coy H C Seed Co. ...486 Craig RobtCo 487 Cunningham Jos H..483 DardsChas 480 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 489 Delgado Francisco.. 489 Denton Floral Co . . .482 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 499 Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co. 491 Dreer HA. ...465 497 499 Dnerr Chas A 482 Duluth Floral Co.... 482 Dunlop JohnH 481 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box.. £00 Elastic-Lyke Co.... Ill tJmmans Geo M 487 Erne & Klingel 473 Evans Co The J A... 500 Eyres H G 481 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 498 Fish Henry Seed Co. 485 Florists' Hail Assn.. 500 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 477 Ford William P 476 Franzen F O 487 Frauenfelder C 479 Freeman Mrs J B....482 Frey CH 482 Frey & Frey 481 Friedman 479 Froment HE 477 Furrow & Co 482 Galvin Tbos F .. ..481 Garland Mfg Co Ill Gasser JM Co 481 Giblin&Co Ill Godineau R & M....486 Gorham & Limpus..499 Graham A & aon . . . .479 Grand Kaplds Floral Co 482 Grasselli Chemical Co 499 GudeBros 480 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 477 Haeger Potteries The 499 Hardesty & Co 479 Harley Pottery Co. ..499 Hart GeorgeB 477 Haven heed Co The. 486 Heacock Jos Co II Heinl John G&Son.4Si Henderson A&Co 1 Henderson Lewis. ..482 Herr Albert M 483 Herrmann A 497 Hess & Swoboda 48u Hews A H &Co 499 Hilnnger Bros 499 Hill DNurs Co 4S9 Hoeroer Bros 473 Hollywood Gardens. 481 Holm &ulson 480 Holton & Hunkel Co 475 Home Cor School 490 Horticultural Ptg Co The 487 Hurff Edgar F 486 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 497 Igoe Bros 500 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co498 isbeli S to & Co 485 Jackson & PerkiDS.. .491 Johnston & Co T J. ..479 Jones Percy 468 Joy Floral Co 482 (Casting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 499 Keller Sons J B 482 Kelway & Son 486 Kennicott Bros Co.. 473 Kerr R C Floral Co. 482 Kervan Co The 477 Kessler Wm 477 King Construct Co. .500 Kohr A F 499 Kramer IN & Son. ..499 KroeschellBrosCo .497 Kruchten John 471 Kuehn C A 475 Kunl Geo A 483 Kusik &CoH 475 Kyle & Foerster 473 LaCrosse Floral Co. .480 Landreth Seed Co.. 487 Lang Flo & Nur Co.. 482 Lange A 4/9 Leborius J J 481 Leedle Floral Co 491 Leroys Nursery Co Louis 489 Littlefield& Wyman486 Lockland Lum Co.. .Ill Loechner & Co Inc. .486 London Flower Shp.481 Lovett JT 489 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co 464 McCallum Co 474 McConnell Alex 479 McHutchison&Co...487 McNeff-Swenson Co 478 Matthews the Flo'st.479 MatthewsonJE 480 May&CoLL 480 Meconi Paul 477 Memphis Flo Shop.. 482 Metairie Ridge Nurs .479 Mette Henry 490 Miller & Musser 473 Moninger J C Co 498 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 476 Moore. Hentz & Nash 476 Murray Samuel 480 Myers Florist .482 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 500 Newell A 481 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 477 Nicotine Mfg Co 498 Niessen Leo Co . .474 Northwestern Wire Works 500 Ostertag Bros 481 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Palez Paul M 480 Palmer W J & Son ..480 Park Floral Co 480 Peacock Dahlia Farms 489 PedrickG R&bon..486 Peterson Nursery. ..483 Peters & Reed Poty. 499 Phillips Bros 482 PierceFOCo Ill Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc)... 491 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 484 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 482 Hillsbury I L SCO Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 474 Plath H 487 Podesta&Baldoccoi .481 Poehlmann Bros Co 466 467 Hollworth C C Co... 475 Portland Flo Shop.. 482 Pulverized Manure Co 498 Pyfer AT& Co 469 Kaedlein Basket Co. 471 Randall A L Co. ....473 Randolph & Mc- Clements 479 Rawlings Elmer... .491 Ready Reference.. .493 Reed & Keller 500 Regan Ptg House ...499 Reid Edw 474 Reinberg Geo 473 Reinberg Peter.. 469 492 Reuter&Son SJ....479 Rice Bros 475 Riley William 487 Robinson J C Seed Co 486 RockWmLFlwr Co 482 Rohnert Waldo 485 Routzahn Seed Co ..485 Rusch G&Co 475 Rye George 482 St. Louis Seed Co... 485 Schiller, the Florist.. 482 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. SCO SchlingMax 480 Schwake Chas & Co. 476 Sharp Partridge & Co 500 Sheridan Walter F. .477 Shrewsbury Nurs 488 Siebrecht George C.477 Simmons & Son .482 Situation & Wants. ..463 SkidelskvSS&O.. . I Skinner M B & Co. ..Ill Sluis Bros 485 Small J H&Sons....479 Smith A W & Co. ...481 SmithE D&Co 483 Smith & Fetters Co. .479 Smith & Hemenway .III Smith Henry 482 Smith Wm C Flo Co. 475 Smith W&T Co... I Storrs & Harrison. ..489 StumppGEM 481 Suoerior Machine & Boiler Works... 498 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .499 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Thomson Wm & Sons Ltd 498 Thorburn J M & Co. 486 Tonner O A 468 TottyChasH .491 Traendly&Schenck.477 United Cut Flwr Co. 477 Vaughan AL & Co.. 471 Vaughan'sSeed Store I 483 487 489 499 Vick'sSons J 486 Vincent R Jr & Son s Co I 490 WaiteF W 500 WalkerFCo 479 Wallace FU IV Weiland M 481 Weiland & Risen. ...473 Welch Patrick 474 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 485 Whilldin Pottery Co. 499 Whitted Floral Co 479 Wietor Bros 470 473 Wild Gilbert H 488 Willens Cons Co III Wittbold GCo 479 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .482 Wood Bros 483 Yokohama Nurs Co. 487 Young A L& Co.... 477 YoungJohn&Co 476 Young & Nugent 479 Zech & Mann 473 Ziska Jos 473 Zvolanek Anton C...487 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write forprices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed 1G0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures ' 'the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N, Tonawanda, N. Y; I Mention the American Florist when writing ■■*.'.- - - CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. J / P 1\0 not let the accounts owing you re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK No loss ilyou mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE * "Oil, AFTEB 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory.. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. 1.PILISB U RT Galesburg. III. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 30W Postpaid Sample Fret F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Machine Co. — TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing k Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hall Association has paid 2000 losses amounting to a total of $282,000.00 For (all particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Northwestern Wire Works lOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Rmerica is "the Prow of the Vessel; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas.'' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 25, 1915. No. 1425 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Every Satubdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.U0 a year; Canada, S3. 00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL, HORTICULTURISTS. Opficebs — Patrick Welch, Boston, . Mass., President; IUn MacEokie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; VVM. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Opficebs Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., President; Robert C Kebr. Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Yo< ng, New York, Secretary; Wi. F. Kabting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- oor, Me., June, 1916. William Gbay, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddabd, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O- November 10-14 1915. Win. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W.Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa:, President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK Good Times Predicted By Prominent Men In Our Trade Organizations. In the East. The 1915 season should be one of the Best cut flower seasons we have had for years. Many have taken the pessi- mistic view that business in general, and the florist business in particular, has gone to the bad and that it will be a long- time before it recovers, giving as the main reason the European war. I can not agree with this general view of the situation. For a year before the European outbreak there was a general slump which the first six months of the war did not help, but as the public got over the scare and loosened its grip on money we experienced the best busi- ness we have ever had during April, May and June, and I feel sure the com- ing season will be as good as any of its predecessors. The loss of steamer business is really over-balanced by those liberal travelers who are spend- ing this season's income at home. The present strong speculation stock mar- ket conditions mean much to the entire flower industry here. FRANK H. Traendly, New York, Ex-President S. A. F. Florists' Plant Trade. We have had the best August and September demand of any previous year. Decorative stock for retail flor- ists is moving out very satisfactorily, which I think is a very good barome- ter. This fall's demand for herbaceous stock for the lawn and garden from our catalogue trade is very heavy from all over the country. We are some- what handicapped in not having a few specialties like bay trees, boxwoods, acacias, camellias, and a few other odd things for which we have to depend on European growers, and which may or may not come, or be in unsalable condition when they arrive. In gen- eral, however, we are better supplied than ever. Our stocks of palms and foliage plants are very complete. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, and I feel that with so much foreign war money coming into the country florists should be able to turn a lot of it into plants and flowers, peace prod- ucts that create and carry sunshine wherever they go. J.- D. Eisele, Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia- In the South. The prospects for florists and horti- culturists in the south were never brighter for a prosperous year's busi- ness than for the coming season. I have had many communications from florists throughout the south, and they are certainly optimistic. Cotton prices are soaring higher and higher and higher. We are having bumper wheat and other grain crops. Consequently our farmers are prosperous, thereby increasing the bank deposits and keep- ing our merchants busy. New sky- scrapers, new homes, new pavements are giving our material concerns all they can do and employ great num- bers of laborers. The florists and hor- ticulturists do not know that war ex- ists, insofar as business is concerned. I firmly believe the coming year will be the most prosperous we have ever seen. K. C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., Vice-President-Elect S. A. F. On the Pacific Coast. The trade conditions around San Francisco in both the retail stores and nurseries have been unusually good during the past year. There is every indication of a continuance of such conditions. Wholesale florists pro- nounce 1915 better by far than any previous year. Retailers report simi- larly. An evidence of the prosperity in the retail stores in San Francisco is shown by the fact that employes in most of the larger establishments were compelled to forego their regular vaca- tions owing to the pressure of business. September, 1915, finds more prospect- ive work and more advance contracts 502 The American Florist. Sept. 25, for landscaping and ornamental plant- ing than in any previous year. D. MacRorie, San Francisco, President-Elect S. A. F. In the West. Merchants here are generally re- porting better business than a year ago. Crops are fine, while mining and stock industries are prosperous and the labor situation is satisfactory. Re- ports from southern sections tributary to Denver are conflicting, but business from there holds up in volume, while collections are better than at the same season last year. The florists' business will probably recover more slowly than staple lines, but I am optimistic and anticipate a good season, with a tend- ency to higher prices. J. A. Valentine, Denver, Colo., Ex-President S. A. F. The Seed Trade. I am of the opinion that prospects of the American seed trade are such as to inspire the greatest confidence. In some instances we are confronted with short crops, but the situation is not so bad as to seriously embarrass the trade as a rule. We have reason to believe the farmers and market gar- deners averaged fair crops, and while some of the market gardeners' prod- ucts have been sold at low prices, the abundant yield has in most instances offset this disadvantage. With money plentiful, and farmers securing a fair share of the prosperity of the country, the seed trade may look with confi- dence to the future. John M. Lupton, Mattituck, N. Y.. Pres. American Seed Trade Ass'n. The Nursery Trade. The outlook for the nursery trade might be considered good. Most firms report agency business very good. The volume of sales in this branch is about up to the average. The tendency is to book fewer orders for fall delivery, which reduces the demand for stock for fall delivery. Mail order trade is usually very limited for fall delivery. Buyers are purchasing very cautiously. This feature is having a tendency to cause the growers to weaken and prices are averaging lower than the supply really justifies. I believe that most lines of stock will clean up rea- sonably well by the time the spring trade is taken care of. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la.. Pres. Am. Ass'n of Nurserymen. Lily of the Valley. The outlook for the importation of lily of the valley looks very doubtful. The shipping of German goods to the United States at present is at a stand- still, and there does not seem to be any relief in sight, unless our govern- ment would force or insist upon the English government not interfering with our trade in non-contraband goods to and from neutral ports. How- ever, conditions may improve before the season is over, and our shippers will undoubtedly try to get lily of the valley over if there is a possible chance to do so. H. N. Bruns, Chicago. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia. Pa. Flowers at a Store Opening;. Of late years a pleasing feature of many store openings has been the "good luck" and "good wishes" floral designs sent by friends of the proprie- tors. This custom seems to be on the increase in New York and it is pleasing to the florists as well as to the recipi- ents. The most elaborate display of this kind that has ever come to our notice was seen September 20 at the opening of Bedell's Fashion Shop, a store for women, at 19 West 34th street. New York. In addition to many bas- kets and large bunches of American Beauty roses there were a number of elaborately arranged designs, all bear- ing inscriptions voicing good wishes and good will. It is a conservative es- timate that the total cost of the floral display was considerably over $1,000. Noteworthy designs were arranged by- Alexander Warendorff, Young & Nu- gent, and Charles Abrams of Brooklyn. All these, surrounded by what the pro- prietors said were "the most exclusive styles in women's dress," made a fine picture. A. F. F. The Debutante. What a boon to the flower trade is the debutante? What a wealth of flowers is necessary as a setting for this lovely young lady just stepping on the threshold of life? Everyone wishes her well and accompany their good words with dainty blossoms, which go a great way to make the occasion memorable to the fair bud, and all her friends as well. Nothing appears too good for the work these occasions de- mand. The longest stemmed American Beauty roses, the choicest orchids, ex- pensive colonial bouquets, elaborately made baskets, all tied with the choicest ribbons, are all more or less used, ac- cording to the circumstances of the family. The newer varieties of roses intro- duced the past two or three years, like Sunburst, Mrs. Ward, Bulgaria, Mrs. Shawyer, Cecile Brunner, Hadley and others together with the old fa- vorites now afford great variety and where a number of bouquets are ordered for one such occasion, it is possible to have no two alike yet all of equal value if desired. Colonial bou- quets of small buds are considered very chic. They bring a good price as they are tedious to make, something else should be suggested when time presses on a busy day. Close buds of any of the varieties in short grades are avail- able for this work. Little Sweet- heart buds and valley also work in nicely. BASKETS. Many offerings take the form of bas- kets. The customer, who has sent a Washington, D. C. — Mrs. J. A. Phillips, proprietor of The Flower Shop. Fourteenth and Harvard streets, de- feated all other contestants in a popu- larity contest and will take a trip to the Panama-Pacific exposition, with all expenses paid. WIRED CARNATIONS IN CLUSTER. *9*5- The American Florist. 503 SPRAY OF WHITE KILLARNEY ROSES, c ORCHIDS AND LILY OF THE VALLEY. number of bouquets or clusters, thinks something different would be better this time and selects a basket that is filled with a combination, mostly as the florist suggests. The brown Jap bas- kets with zinc lining arranged with Sunburst roses are much favored, as when nicely tied with a two-toned rib- bon to match the flowers, they are very attractive. A few gardenias add a dis- tinctive touch. The soft, pliable hat baskets are also much in evidence when nicely arranged with roses, all one color or in combina- tion. The Mrs. Ward, in not too large -a receptacle, is much admired. A little valley with the bow of ribbon -adds a finish. Long stemmed Ameri- can Beauties, with a bunch of violets or valley, Sweetheart or other small roses where the ribbon is tied, offer ■a contrast to the great size of the larger roses, and is sure to get a sec- ond look. COMBINATIONS. There are so many combinations possible with the great variety of flowers now in the market and which appears to be ever increasing, that it is: hard to single any one out as bet- ter than another. Mignonette, to- gether with cypripediums, make an all green bunch or basket that is very striking. The stunning new red Rose -Hadley with its rich velvety sheen is catching on rapidly; what a wonder- ful color, so full of life. A bunch of valley to one side of a bouquet of this newcomer makes a sure winner. Snap- dragon in its various shades is much used to add variety to basket arrange- ments. Plants of brilliant hued cro- tons, or branches cut off, work well into baskets of chysanthemums. Clus- ters of choice blooms of the "Queen ■of Autumn" are very conspicuous; a few pompons where the ribbons are tied make a pleasing finish. ORIGINALITY. In all of this work an effort should always be made to show originality; just placing one flower below another until all are used up is not enough. How different one man's work is from that of another's, even when both are good. How often we see high grade stock tightly bunched together or used with apparently no thought as to the proper contrasting of colors. A plain bunch or cluster of roses', all one color, is improved and made to look quite different by the addition of a few buds of another color placed a lit- tle to one side of the center, or added where the ribbon is tied. They should be rather close together to make an effective spot of color. Along with dainty ribbons are now used butterflies of spun glass, which at- tached to the handles of baskets or the centers of clusters on tiny spring wire, appear to hover about with every draft motion or tremor of the house. K. Postal Automobile Delivery. FACTS ABOUT OPERATING COSTS. More than 500 automobile rural routes have been authorized by Post- master General Burleson. Of these 2SS are in operation. Their prelimi- nary experience has convinced postal authorities that the new service will greatly improve the farmer's mail and express facilities. Time schedules are better maintained and routes more reg- ularly served in all weather conditions by automobile than by horse-drawn vehicle. For 'casts that the automo- biles could not do 50 to 60 miles a day upon regular schedule are not borne out. Temporary carriers, appointed by the postmasters of the communities whence the new auto routes emanate, are providing the present service. The first permanent carriers, chosen by civil service examination, have now been named. They are Fred W. Zuch and Edward K. Terry and they will serve the two pioneer routes, estab- lished July 1, at Quarryville, Pa. Ap- pointments of other permanent car- riers will now follow rapidly. At salaries of $1800 a year, Zuch and Terry will be required to furnish their own machines and wear uniforms corresponding to those worn by the city letter carriers. Letters of in- struction are being sent to them in- closing a blue print showing the type of automobile body which the depart- ment deems most suitable. It is the desire of the department to standard- ize the rural automobiles as far as possible. Similar letters will be sent to other permanent carriers when ap- pointed. Under the existing maximum salary of $1,200, many rural carriers are providing and using automobiles on routes varying from 24 to 30 miles in length. They do so because they be- lieve the auto more economical and reliable. Interesting reports from carriers now using automobiles are being received by the department. A Kansas carrier, now using a light ma- chine over a 29%-mile route, declares the higher salary will fully meet the additional cost to the carrier of serving the larger routes and leave him a larger net income than rural carriers have ever received. First speaking of his present situation, this carrier says that "although we have had a very wet year, and all my roads are dirt roads, my expense has not been any greater than those who carry with horses and rigs. I have been out in some very heavy rains, have all kinds of roads and have never been pulled in." Then the Kansas carrier- gives his experience as to cost, as follows : Set of tires (average life 6,000 miles) $60. Gasoline. 1 gallon to 15 miles at 15 ;504 The American Florist. Sept. 25, cents, a. gallon,- though he is now. pay- ing 11 .cents, $60. j Oil, 1 gallon to every 150 miles at 45 cents a gallon, $18. depreciation, (Based on 72,000 miles as the life of his car), $40. : Repairs per 6,000 miles, $30. Cost of operation per 6,000 miles, $208. From the above, the cost of opera- tion per mile comes to $0.03466. Applying this figure to his 29y 2 -mile route, this carrier found this to be his outgo for running expenses : To serve route 250 days by auto at $1.02 per day, $255. To hire horse and conveyance at $1.50 a day for 57 days, or during the period in which he could not use the machine, $85.50. Cost to serve route, $340.50. Deducting $340.50 from his $1,200 salary, the carrier's net income now is $859.50. Applied to a 55-mile route, it works out thus : To serve route 250 days, $477.50, To hire substitute at $3.33 a day to cover that part of route which the regular carrier could not do by horse- drawn conveyance during the period in which he could not use his machine, and to hire horse and conveyance at $1.50 a day to do the remaining half of the route for 57 days, $270.50. Total cost of serving the long route, $758,00. Hence, this carrier, if he received $1800 a year for covering 55 miles six days a week, figures that his net income would be $1042— or $200 more than he is now getting. The following table shows by states the number of motor routes thus far established and authorized : Now in Effective State ' effect by Dec. 1 Total Alabama 14 14 Arkansas ... 1 3 4 California . . . 23 6 29 Colorado 2 1 3 Delaware ... 1 19 20 Dist. of Col. .2 . . 2 Florida 13 9 22 Georgia 68 59 127 Illinois 3 . . 3 Indiana 14 ... 14 Iowa 24 16 40 Kansas 3 . . 3 Kentucky 3. 3 Louisiana . . 1 ... 1 Maryland 3 3 Mississippi 2 1 3 Nebraska ... 1 . . 1 Oklahoma ... 122 34 156 Oregon 1 1 Pennsylvania 16 . . 16 Texas 24 35 59 Total 320 204 524 Chicken Manure as Top Dressing-. Ed. American Florist: Kindly advise me as to how much chicken manure should be used as a top dressing for chrysanthemums. Missouri. L. LeC. Chicken manure should be used with caution as a fertilizer for any kind of plants. Personally, I have never been able to get any better results from the use of chicken manure than from cow or horse manure — and the latter are safer to use. I would advise the in- quirer to use the manure in weak liquid form on a small scale at first to note the effect on the plants. An ordi- nary bucket full of the manure to a barrel of water and let stand a couple of days before using will be plenty strong enough. Should the liquid ap- pear to be too strong, dilute with more water before applying to the plants. C. W. Johnson. New York State Federation of Fioral Clubs The annual meeting of this organi- zation was held at the office of Com- missioner "Wilson at the state fair grounds, Syracuse, Thursday, Septem- ber 16. There were present : President W. F. Kasting, Vice-President Earl A. Bates, Secretary John Young, Treasurer W. A. Adams, and Messrs. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown; C. H. Vick, Rochester; Prof. Lumsden, Ithaca, N. T.; Henry Youell, Syracuse; Baker, Syracuse; Workman, Oswego; R. H. Bard, Syracuse; Dr. Mills, president of the Syracuse Rose Society; Moeller, Ithaca; Eastwood, Auburn; George Thorp, Syracuse; Prof. E. A. White, Ithaca; A. Bard, Syracuse; Fail, Ithaca; Bultman, Syracuse; Morgan, Auburn; Sheeran, Syracuse. Presi- dent Kasting occupied the chair. The report of the committee ap- pointed to consider the question of whether a state society would be more beneficial than the federation was re- ceived and discussed. The committee was of the opinion that a state federa- tion of organized interests would ac- complish more than a society made up of individual interests. The delegates present sharing the same opinion, the suggestion was adopted, and the com- mittee discharged with thanks. Some discussion ensued as to the advisability of changing the name of the organization, so that it included "Horticultural Societies," and thus become better descriptive of the federa- tion, and on motion of F. R. Pierson seconded by Dr. Bates, it was resolved that the name be changed to read "New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs." The subject of the movement to obtain an appropriation of $60,000 from the state for the erection of green- houses for the purpose of carrying on experimental work with flowers and vegetables came up for discussion. President Kasting reported the vetoing of the bill passed by both houses, and expressed his opinion that the only course was to have the bill introduced again. Messrs. Pierson, White, Vick, Thorp, Bates and others presented their views on the matter, and finally on motion of Mr. Pierson, seconded by Mr. Thorp, it was resolved that a com- mittee of three be appointed to meet with the trustees of Cornell Univer- sity, and determine if possible upon the most adequate framing of a new bill. It was the consensus of opinion that the trustees of the university should add to their regular budget for state appropriations an amount suf- ficient to cover the cost of the proposed buildings. If this were not feasible, it was understood that a bill should be introduced as before. The ■ president appointed Messrs, Pierson and Vick, with himself, as such committee. . The next subject for discussion was the necessity of a building at the state fair; embodying means for taking proper care of exhibits of plants, flow- ers, fruits and vegetables, the quarters now in use not being suitable for the necessary preservation of exhibits dur- ing the fair period. Messrs. Pierson, Bates, Kasting, Thorp, White, Vick, and others took prominent parts in the discussion, and many suggestions as to the. best way to secure the required facilities were offered. It was very generally agreed upon, that if a suitable horticultural building were erected at the head of Empire court, the florists would see that a very creditable plant- J. K. ALLEN'S NEW WHOLESALE STORE, 118 W. TWENTY-EIGHTH ST., NEW YORK. '9'5- The America m Florist. INTERIOR OF J. K. ALLEN'S NEW 'WHOLESALE STORE, 118 WEST TWENTY-EIGHTH STREET, NEW YORK. ing of flower beds around it was carried out, stock to be donated, and the only cost to be defrayed being the labor of planting, and taking care of the beds. Such a planting would give this section of the grounds a park-like appearance, and render them pleasing to visitors, in striking contrast to their present appearance which was practically offensive. On motion of Dr. Bates, seconded by Mr. Pierson, it- was re- solved that a committee of two be ap- p inted to confer with the "Western New. York. State Horticultural- Society^ the New York State Fruit Growers' Association, and the New York State Vegetable Growers' Association, and solicit their co-operation in an effort to evolve ways and means for getting an appropriation for the erection of a suitable building. Dr. Bates and Mr. Kasting were chosen as such com- mittee. The discussion lasted some time, and much enthusiasm was evi- dent. Election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, president; Dr. Earl A. Bates, Syracuse, first vice-president; Chas. H. Vick, Rochester, second vice- president; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, third vice-president; John Young, New York, secretary; W. A. Adams, Buf- falo, treasurer. The chair appointed F. R. Pierson chairman of the legis- lative committee, and George Thorp chairman of the state fair committee, and they 'were given power to strike their own committees. The report of the treasurer showed a- substantial balance in the treasury.. The meeting adjourned until next February, when there will be a meet- ing in Ithaca, during Farmers' Week. It was the most interesting meeting held since the organization of the federation. John Young, Sec'y. Orchids From Burma. Consul Maxwell K. Moorhead writes from Rangoon, July 31, as follows : "The Agri-Horticultural Society of Burma, Kandawglay, Rangoon, is now in a position to collect and ship orchids to the United States. Owing to the alternating dry and wet and cool and hot seasons, the orchids should be col- lected during December and January and packed and dispatched from Ran- goon during February. Orders should be received in Rangoon not later than November 15. The following orchids can be collected to order, the prices given being for 100 plants : Cypripe- dium bellatulum, $16.22; C. Parishii, $11.35; C. Spicerianum, $24.33; Den- drobium crassinode, $16.22; D. for- mosum giganteum, $12.97; D. chryso- toxum, $12.97; D. fimbriatum, $9.73; D. nobile, $16.22 to $32.44; D. thrysi- florum, same; D. Dalhousianum, same; D. Wardianum, same; Vanda coerulea, same; V. Kimballiana, $9.73; V. teres, $9.73; Saccolobium Blumei, $9.73. "These prices are for good plants. Extra selected specimens of some kinds will be more in proportion to size." Altoona, Pa. — Meyer Bros, are now loeatedin their newrflower shop at Al- legheny and Penn streets. Italian Horticultural Convention At a conference held in Rome in 1914, representatives of this country signed a convention setting forth re- strictions on the trade in plants that they were prepared to recommend their governments to carry out. The restrictions, if agreed to, will very seriously affect the horticultural trade of this country. They have, however, not yet been carried out, nor has this country assented to them, but sooner or later the subject will come up again, and it behooves the horticultural in- dustry in this country to be ready for that time. If this country assents to this con- vention, how will it affect the trade? Firstly, all nurseries and establish- ments supplying plants, seeds, etc., will be registered, licensed and in- spected. Secondly, all nurseries will have to notify at once the appearance of certain scheduled diseases. Thirdly, they will have to adopt standard meth- ods of dealing with certain diseases, spraying, fumigating, tipping or the like. Fourthly, their methods of packing and transport will be inspected and controlled. Fifthly, they will have to obtain for each consignment of liv- ing plants destined for sale or for ex- port, a certificate from an inspector as to its freedom from certain dis- eases or as to the nursery itself being free from certain diseases. This last will, perhaps, be,, the most troublesome, as it involves the inspec- tion of each consignment by an inspec- tor before it is packed and after:' it 506 The American Florist. Sept. 25 is packed. The consignment must be packed according- to the instructions, and the certificate specifying its con- tents must go with it. A further clause in the convention lays down that plants cannot be im- ported from any country that either does not adhere to the convention or that has no service of officials for giv- ing certificates, so that all importation of any plant at all, say, from China or Tibet, would appear to be abso- lutely stopped. There is no question but that this procedure is going to be troublesome. gards imports and exports respec- tively? What are these, where do they go to, where do they come from? Are the imports of new wild plants from, say China, more important than the import of cultivated new varieties from Europe? If a clause in the con- vention concerns, let us say, the im- portation of Japanase maples and de- ciduous nursery stock from Japan, are we affected or not? There are countless points of this sort which can only be answered by a knowledge of what the imports and exports are, . what kinds of plants, of BOSTON GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB FIELD DAY. On the Grounds of the Breck-Robinson Nursery Co. Sept. 11., Is it worth it? If this country does not adhere to the convention what will happen? Its export trade in plants with adhering countries will cease to a large extent, if not wholly. It will be unable to send any living plants into any of the twenty-five countries that have joined the convention. It will be able to send plants to the United States, but only by carrying out a similar procedure in order to satisfy their requirements. Whether to adhere or not is evidently a very difficult question, and a joint com- mittee formed under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society has been engaged on this problem. Clearly there are many things to be taken into account. What diseases are there which we do not desire to be admitted into this country? Where do they come from and how? Have we suf- fered in the past from introduced dis- eases? Will the convention's restric- tions keep diseases out or will they simply restrict trade and be of no use? To answer these questions we must have information and we are using this interval to get that information so that when the time arrives for dis- cussion the trade can take up a definite position and back it with facts. We have collected information about the diseases and pests which have been carried from country to country in the past and what carried them, We have information about the re- strictions on trade at present in force. We have information about the dis- eases which do not exist in this coun- try and which we do not want ad- mitted; but we have no information as to the trade itself in this country, and this is a necessary part of the inquiry. Particularly we require this : What is the position of the industry as re- what value and amount, where from and where to, and whether the im- ported plants are from the forest or jungle or from foreign nurseries. In the hope of getting this informa- tion, the Royal Horticultural Society has addressed a letter to every firm dealing in live plants. Attached - are forms so prepared that each firm may give, with the least trouble, the infor- mation that the committee wants, and the committee very strongly urges all members of the trade to give the in- formation asked for. Sooner or later a decision will have to be. taken. The board of agriculture has inti- mated that it will not adhere to the convention if it be against the interests of the trade, and it is extremely im- portant that the trade should have the necessary information on which for- judge whether to recommend adhesion to the convention, whether to stand aside, or whether to ask the govern- ment to seek to modify it. It is impossible in a single article- to make clear what the effect of the convention will be, but I propose in the next to explain the regulations- already adopted in France in anticipa- tion of this convention being adopted. Whether this country adheres or not,, the effect will be far-reaching, and we hope the trade will give the com- mittee the help it needs by filling up- the forms and returning them when completed to the secretary, Royal Hor- ticultural Society. The information will be treated as strictly confidential, and the only use made of it will be- to compile tables of the total imports and exports of living plants, with the- countries of origin or destination. H. M. Lefrot. [The above article written by Pro- fessor Lefroy with the object of point- ing out to nurserymen and others en- gaged in export trade, the importance of providing the information required by the committee which is at present engaged in an inquiry into the pos- sible bearing of the Rome convention, on the horticultural trade of this coun- try, has been forwarded to us by Mr. F. Keeble, Director, Royal Horticul- tural Society Gardens, Wisley. — Ed- itor.] — Horticultural Trade Journal. European Flower Trade in War Time. A curious phase of the effects of the war on popular sentiment is shown in the constant demand for flowers. A visiting- Hollander stated last winter- that the one business which escaped depression in Holland was the trade- in cut flowers. "Among the horrors that surround us," said he, "the sight, of the brightness and beauty of plants and flowers seems to have become a necessity." In France, the Revue Horticole of July 16 expresses the same fact. Grow- ers in the south of France quite aban- doned themselves to the general de- pression at the outbreak of hostilities. Later tentative shipments of cut flow- ers meeting with ready sale, although, at moderate prices, plantings and cut- tings were resumed, and the genera* results have been very satisfactory. W. J. BARNES' HAIL-WRECKED GREENHOUSE, KANSAS CITY, MO. Loss 3.700 Square Feet of Glass. '9'5- The American Florist. 507 ASTERS AT BALDWINSVILLE, N. Y. One Grower Here Has 50 Acres of Asters Growing for Seed. The Flowers Made a "Wonderful Display September 5, "Which is About the Height of Their Season in this Locality. Probably no Larger Fields of Asters are to be Seen Anywhere. Fourth National Flower Show, Phil'a, Pa. Preparations for the Fourth National Flower Show, to be held in Philadel- phia, March 25 to April 2 next, are in active progress. Space in the areas set apart for the trade exhibits is being freely reserved, and at present the bookings amount to over $4,000 in the aggregate. One, exhibitor who had booked for a liberal space, recently in- creased his booking to 1,200 square feet, equivalent to a $1,200 stand. Chairman George Asmus of the National Flower Show committee will call a meeting of his committee shortly, at which the second preliminary sched- ule will be settled. The schedule will include the American Carnation So- ciety's premiums and the carnation sec- tion; this section will, it is expected, have more than usual prominence, for the reason that the A. C. S. is to cele- brate its twenty-fifth anniversary or silver jubilee at this show. The American Rose Society and American Sweet Pea Society's premi- ums, with the sectional premiums, will also appear in the new schedule. Special prizes offered by H. A. Dreer, Inc., H. F. Michell Co., Inc., John Cook, Zandberger Bros., of Holland, and others will also be announced. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety has decided to abandon its cus- tomary spring show for 1916 and to throw its influence into the work of the National Flower Show, and to this end has appointed W. F. Therkildsen, Robt. Craig and David Rust a com- mittee to act in conjunction with the National Flower Show committee. J. Otto Thilow, chairman of the lecture committee has the work of his committee well in hand and the lectures will be an important feature of the show. The committee on special fea- tures and the other local committees are all making good progress and have their plans "well on the way to com- pletion. Much favorable comment by the trade has been passed upon the two plantings outside the exhibition hall which have been very conspicuous this summer and have helped considerably to attract attention to the forthcoming show. H. A. Dreer, Inc., and H. F. Michell Co., Inc., who provided these plantings are to be commended for their interest and forethought. Treasurer F. R. Newbold of the Hor- ticultural Society of New York, who is taking a very active and kindly interest in the show, has obtained promises of assistance from the members of several ladies' garden clubs and societies, and he reports that all seem ambitious to even outdo the efforts of the ladies whose excellent assistance was such an important feature of the success of the 1915 New York show. That the show has the interest and attention of the trade in all its branches through- out the country is evident from the letters received at the secretary's office, and there is every prospect that the national exhibition of 191G will eclipse all preceding flower shows. John Young, Sec'y. The Cleveland Show. The Cleveland flower show, already the most talked about event of the trade of the present year, is making a new bid for popularity by offering to share its profits with the trade ex- hibitors. The executive committee of the Cleveland flower show is so encour- aged by the present outlook for the ex- position to be held November 10-14,. that they recently announced 25 per cent of the net profits would be turned pro rata to the trade occupying space in the show. This is the first floral ex- position to emulate Henry Ford, and the decision was reached after the ex- ecutive committee found that the pres- ent sale of space and the prospect for an unusually large attendance at the show more than guaranteed the sum necessary to put on the show. The Cleveland dealers are not in the show for individual profit and have made it a co-operative enterprise by setting aside a liberal share of the profits for exhibitors. At a joint meeting of the executive and general committees of the Cleve- land flower show held Friday evening, September 17, in the Hollenden hotel, steps were taken to establish a new- precedent for the conducting of flower shows. A motion was unanimously passed, giving the trade exhibitors the right to reserve 25 per cent net profit of the show to be divided among them pro rata according to amount of space occupied by each, with the provision that none is to reserve more than 50> per cent of the total amount paid for space. 508 The Amer ican Fl or rs f. Sept. 25, The meeting- was an enthusiastic one being attended by practically a full membership. S. Prentiss Baldwin, chairman of executive committee; Wm. G. Mather, president Ohio Horticul- tural Society; H. P. Knoble, general chairman all show committees; to- gether with P. A. Friedley, Timothy Smith, Herbert Bate, P. C. W. Brown. C. ,E. Russell, H. P. Merrick and George Bate, were present. That the general outlook for the show could not toe better was demonstrated" by the re- ports made by the chairmen of the various committees represented. It is ■expected that the space allowed for trade exhibitors will be oversold be- fore the end of the present month. Import Permits. Editor American Florist : I am in receipt of the following in- formation from the Merchant Associa- tion of New York. Will you be kind eno!ugh to give it the necessary pub- licity through your paper, and oblige? "Referring to previous correspond- ence relative to your desire to bring forward from Rotterdam goods of Bel- gian origin, I have to inform you that the department has received from the American ambassador at London the following telegram, dated September 8 : "j '2769. September 8. Foreign office today sends me printed form now be- ing' sent to all persons desiring to ex- port goods of Belgian origin from Hol- land. Form is as follows : "i 'The under secretary of state for foreign affairs presents his compli- ments to Messrs. and, in reply to their letter of the - — , relative to the exportation from Belgium to of • is directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to state that his majesty's con- sular officer at the port of shipment will be instructed to issue the neces- sary permit as soon as Messrs. have produced to the satisfaction of the Foreign Office : " 'First. A declaration or certificate from the competent Belgian local or municipal authority that the goods in question are of Belgian origin or manu- facture; and " 'Second. A written guarantee from a bank in this country that the pur- chase money for the goods has been deposited with them, and will not be withdrawn, without the special au- thorization of his majesty's govern- ment, during the continuance of the occupation of Belgium by the enemy; or alternatively clear evidence that the purchase money was remitted to Bel- gium before July 31, 1915, such as an affidavit of the bank in a neutral coun- try through which the money was re- mitted.' "Please request persons approaching embassy in cases of this description to furnish documents set forth above. Unless you have submitted to the office of the foreign trade advisers the necessary undertaking as to payment and the required proof of the Belgian origin of the goods you desire to im- port I suggest that you do so at once." Chas. A. Dards. New York, Sept. 18. Boston; HOT WEATHER DEMORALIZES MARKET. The extreme hot weather which we had this week completely demoralized the market. Quantities of flowers found no sale, and the retailers suffered from the lack of business as . well as the grower. Roses were plentiful and sold at low figures. . Practically any offer was taken to' dispose of the sur- plus. Gladioli are riot" as" plentiful, but -prices do not vary frbm.'thbse of pre- vious weeks. Quantities of carnations are seen but the market for them is very poor. NOTES. The W. W. Edgar Co. has com- menced to cut Chrysanthemums Gol- den Glow and Smith's Advance. They also are shipping very fine lilies and asters. Their new garage has been completed and two motor trucks will be added to their delivery service. The florists of Boston are organizing a bowling club to be known as the Bos- ton Florists' Bowling Association. Ap- plication for membership may be sent to J. Sloan at the Boston Flower Ex- change. David Duncan of Arlington was on the sick list this week with an attack of ptomaine poisoning. He has recov- ered sufficiently at the time of writing to resume his business. Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., have added a White delivery car to their service. Considering the dull times, their busi- ness during the summer has been very satisfactory. A. M. Eaton of South Sudbury is cut- ting a fine lot of carnations at present. His Matchless, Alice and Ward are es- pecially good. Robert Montgomery and wife, of Natick, returned from their summer cottage at Bustus Island, Maine, Sep- tember 24. F. L. W. Kansas City. BUSINESS IS ON THE INCREASE. The demand during the past week has shown a substantial increase, and with stock not quite as plentiful as it has been, some of the trade found it difficult to get what was required for special orders. Funeral work has been plentiful, and the demand for decora- tions on the increase. American Beau- ty roses are short in supply, but there is a more plentiful stock of Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst, Milady and Killar- neys, all of which find ready sale. Carnations are improving in quality, and are more plentiful, and chrysan- themums are coming in better. Lilies are still to be had and dahlias are very plentiful and of excellent quality. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. report trade very good, the demand for supplies being especially heavy. They have some very fine home-grown carnations, and chrysanthemums, both in pink and white, are arriving in larger quantities and are much better in quality than heretofore. .Roses are in great de- mand, orders being received for quan- tities in excess of the receipts. Henry Kusik spent three days in Chicago on business last week. T. J. Noll & Co. are receiving some very fine Colorado grown gladioli, and their carnation stock is better than it has been for some time. The rose re- ceipts are not equal to the demand and clean up before they reach the ice-box. Here's hoping it keeps up all winter. The Alpha Floral Co. reports good business, both in funeral work and decorations. The out-of-town trade is picking up, but for the past week or so high water in this section has inter- fered with this branch of the business. J. B. Masson says his carnations. roses and chrysanthemums are looking fine and he is expecting big crops. His repairs are all completed, and his houses are in splendid shape for win- ter. Samuel Murray used yellow and I pink dahlias in his window decorations during the past week, and the artistic arrangements were much admired and favorably commented upon. J. Austin has practically finished re- pairs and straightening up after the hail storm that did considerable dam- age to his range. Stock here is com- ing along nicely. W. L. Rock Flower Co. had some very attractive window decorations during the past week, wild flowers be- ing used to carry out the artistic ar- rangements. Ed. A. Humfeld says the chrysan- themums are coming along in excel- lent shape, and that stock in general at his establishment is first class. M. E. Candler, of the Elmhurst Landscape & Nursery Co., is sending some very fine dahlias to the market, which find ready sale. Patrick Larkin is fully prepared for the fall and winter trade and reports business so far has been good, espe- cially in funeral work. August Luther reports stock at his greenhouses as looking good. A big baby boy arrived at his house August ol. "Visitors : M. Anderson, representing A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; C. S. Ford manufacturer's agent; Arthur Schwerin of the Burlington Willow Ware Co.; Frank J. Farney, representing the M Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa. E. J. B. W. G. MATTHEWS' RANGE, DAYTON, O. Flood Damage Obliterated- After Long Struggle. 19 I 5- The American Florist. 509 Ft. Wayne. Ind. WARM WEATHER CONTINUES. The thermometer . during the past week has continued to rise and busi- ness suffered considerably as a result, but a fair amount of funeral work has eased up the supply of cut flower stock, The funeral of Jesse B. Grice, ex- mayor of this city, occasioned a very heavy demand for flowers the latter part of the week The Bradley Flower Shop furnished the bouquets for the Mungovan-Toung wedding, which was celebrated Septem- ber 16. The bride's bouquet was a shower arrangement of White Killar- ney roses and swainsona blossoms, while the maid of honor carried Shaw- yer roses and the bridesmaid carried delicate pink asters. Will J. Vesey, Jr., has returned from the state fair held in Indianapolis last week, and had a successful trip with business and pleasure combined. The Flick Floral Company furnished a number of handsome floral offerings for the funeral of the late Jesse B. Grice, ex-mayor of this city. H. K. Wisconsin Stale Fair. The floral exhibits on a whole at the Wisconsin state fair for 1915 were, from the view of a professional, about the same as in former years, both as to quantity and quality. It is a pity that the time has not yet arrived where the members of the Wisconsin state board of agriculture and those of the Mil- waukee Florists' Club co-operate in order to make the display of plants and cut flowers first, a credit to the trade; secondly, inducements to bring out more and better exhibits, and thirdly, a creditable factor for the fair itself. In regard to judging it has mostly been the same lingo with the exception of this year, when for the first time three practical florists served in that capacity. With a firm determination to adjust matters to se- cure better cooperation with the state fair board, the Milwaukee vFlorists' Club will begin the task at its Oc- tober meeting and not wait till the time is too short and everyone too busy to make good. With a suitable exhibition place, a revised premium list and competent judges, just as served this year, the results all around would prove more instructive and ornamental than in the past. THE AWARDS. Collection of greenhouse plants, not less than 25 varieties to cover not less than 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkle Co., Milwaukee, first; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, second; A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, third. Display of palms covering not less than 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkle Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; A. Klockner, third. Display of ferns covering not less than 50 square feet — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Holton & Hunkle Co., sec- ond; A. Klockner, third. Display of foliage plants covering not less than 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkle Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; A. Klockner, third. Specimen nephrolepis, any variety-- C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Holton & Hunkle Co., second; A. Klockner, third. Specimen palm, any variety — Hol- ton & Hunkle Co., first; C. C. Poll- worth Co., second; A. Klockner, third. Most artistically arranged floral wreath — John Arnold, Milwaukee, first. Most artistically arranged basket of cut flowers — A. Klockner, first; John Arnold, second. Display of asters, not less than four colors and not less than 200 blooms — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; A. Klock- ner, third. Display of gladioli, at least 150 blooms — A. Klockner, first; Holton & Hunkle Co., second. One hundred carnations — C. C. Pollworth Co., first. Fifty roses, any variety — C. C. Pollworth Co., first with Ophelia; Hol- ton & Hunkle Co., second with Russell. Fifty lily blooms — C. C. Pollworth Co., first; Holton & Hunkle Co., sec- ond. The Kamp & Spinti Floral Co., North Milwaukee, exhibited a splen- did group of well grown cyclamens and primulas. E. O. Illinois State Fair. The floricultural display of the Illinois State Fair was held at Springfield, in the Dome building of the fair grounds September 20-22, and was a great success. There was a good showing of plants and cut flowers as well as the usual number of retail exhibits, which is always one of the main features of the display. The principal exhibitors were the Capitol Greenhouses, George M. Brinkerhoff, Heinbrecker & Cole, Janssen Seed & Floral Co., A. C. Brown, Gullett & Sons, George A. Kuhl, Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Bassett & Washburn, J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., A. T. Hey Floral Co. and the Charleston Greenhouses. Bassett & Washburn ex- hibited a vase of their new seedling carnation, Belle Washburn, and the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. a vase of its new seedling carnation, Aviator. AWARDS— PLANTS. Collection of stove and greenhouse plants to cover 200 square feet of space — Capitol Green- houses, Springfield, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, Springfield, 2nd- George A. Kuhl, Pekin, 3rd; Hembricker & Cole, Springfield, 4th. Twelve palms, single, grouped for effect — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; George M. Brinker- hoff, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Six palms, single, three varieties, two of each — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; George M. Brinker- hoff, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Two palms, made up — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., Springfield, 3rd. One palm, single — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. One Cycas revoluta — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd. Four auracarias, any variety — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Twelve crotons, in variety — George M. Brinker- hoff, 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd. Best ornamental or foliage plant — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd; Capitol Greenhouses, 3rd. Twelve begonias, flowering, in variety — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. Cyclamens in bloom, best 10 plants, not less /ban 5-inch — Hembricker & Cole, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George M. Brinkerhoff, 3rd. Orange trees, best two plants in fruit — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st. Twelve ferns, distinct, one of each — George M. Brinkerhoff. 1st: Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, third. Six ferns, distinct, one of each — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Four adiantums, distinct — George M. Brinker- hoff, 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd. . Four Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. not less than 8-inch pots— Gullett & Sons, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff. 2nd; George A. Kuhl. 3rd. Four Nephrolepis Piersonii, or other sports of Boston, not less than 8-inch pot — Gullett & Sons, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd; George A. Kuhl. 3rd. Four Nephrolepis Whitmanii. not less than 8-inch pot— Gullett & Sons. 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff. 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Four Nephrolepis Scotti, not less than 8-inch pot — Capitol Greenhouses. 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd; George M. Brinkerhoff, 3rd. One Nephrolepis Bostoniensis, not less than 10-inch pot— George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. One Nephrolepis Piersonii, or other sports of Boston, not less than 10-inch pot — George M. Brinkerhoff. 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. One Nephrolepis Whitmanii, not less than 10- inch pot— Geo. M. Brinkerhoff. 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. One Nephrolepis Scotti, not less than 10-inch pot — George M. Brinkerhoff. 1st; Capitol Green- houses, 2nd: George A. Kuhl, 3rd. One Cibotium Schiedii, not less than 8-inch pot — George M. Brinkerhoff. 1st. Four draecenas, four varieties — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd. Four Pandanus Veitchi — George A. Kuhl, 1st; Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, 2nd. Twelve baby ramblers in bloom — Gullett & Sons, 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd; George M. Brinkerhoff, 3rd. Twelve Soupert roses in bloom — Gullett & Sons, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd. One hanging basket of ferns — Gullett & Sous, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. One banging basket Spregeri — Gullet & Sons, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd. Basket of foliage plants for effect — George A. Kuhl, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd. Two window boxes, 5 ft. by 8 ins., filled — George A. Kuhl, 1st; George M. Brinkerhoff, 2nd. One fern dish filled — George M. Brinkerhoff, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Twenty Easter lilies, one bulb to pot — Jansseu Seed & Floral Co., 1st; George A. Kuhl, 2nd. CUT FLOWERS— ROSES. American Beauty roses, 25 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd; Gul- lett & Sons, 3rd. Richmond roses, 50 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. Killarney roses, 50 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. White Killarney roses, 50 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. New variety rose, last season's introduction — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; A. T. Hey Floral Co., Maywood, 3rd. Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, 50 flowers — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 2nd. My Maryland, 50 flowers — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 2nd; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 3rd. Six varieties, 25 blooms each, American Beauty roses excepted — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Gul- lett & Sons, 2nd; Capitol Greenhouses, 3rd. Collection of chrysanthemums, greenhouse grown, 50 blooms, two ^varieties of 25 blooms each— Gullett & Sons, 1st;. A. T. Hey Floral Co., 2nd. One hundred lily of the valley, cut — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st. Fifty chrysanthemums, any variety — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. Display of cut orchids, no less than 50 blooms ^A. T. Hey Floral Co., 1st. CARNATIONS. Fifty blooms, white — J. D. Thompson Carna- tion Co., 1st; Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 2nd; Bas- sett & Washburn, Chicago, 3rd. Fifty blooms, flesh pink — J. D. Thompson Car- nation Co., 1st; Bassett & Washburn, 2nd; Poehlmann Bros. Co., 3rd. Fifty blooms, light pink — J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd. Fifty blooms, dark pink — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. Fifty blooms Enchantress^."!. D. ■ Thompson Carnation Co., 1st; Poehlmann Bros. Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. Fifty blooms scarlet — Bassett & Washburn, 1st; Poehlmann Bros. Co., 2nd; J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., 3rd. Fifty blooms crimson — J. D. Thompson Car- nation Co., 1st. Fifty blooms variegated — J. D. Thompson Car- nation Co.. 1st; A. C. Brown, Springfield. 2nd. White Enchantress, 50 blooms — J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., 1st; A. C. Brown, 2nd; George M. Brinkerhoff, 3rd. Four vases, 50 blooms each, each vase of dis- tinct variety — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st: Gullett & Sons, 2nd; J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., 3rd. One hundred blooms, any color, any variety, seedlings admissible — J. D. Thompson Carnation Co., 1st; Poehlmann Bros. Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. ARTISTIC DESIGNS. Standing cross, 4 feet from bottom of base up —Gullett & Sons, 1st; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. Wreath of flowers on easel, 24-iueh— Gullett & Sons, 1st; A. C. Brown, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Floral arrangement, set piece — Gullett & Sons, 1st; Hembricker & Cole, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. Dinner table arrangement with accessories on tables, six-foot in diameter, provided try the de- partment — Charleston Greenhouses. 1st. Basket of chrysanthemums — Hembricker & Cole, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Basket of cut flowers — George A. Kuhl, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 3rd. Bouquet of roses — A. T. Hey Floral Co.. 1st; Gullett & Sons. 2nd; Hembricker & Cole. 3rd. Bouquet of various flowers — George M. Brink- erhoff, 1st; Hembricker & Cole, 2nd: George A. Kuhl, 3rd. Flat bouquet or spray of roses — Hembricker & Cole, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. Flat bouquet or sprav of carnations — Hem- bricker & Cole, 1st; A. T. Hey Floral Co.. 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. Bridal bouquet — Gullett & Sons. 1st- A. T. Hev Floral Co., 2nd; George A. Kuhl. 3-d. Corsage bouquet and usual accessories — George A. Kuhl. 1st: Gullett & Sons. 2nd: A. T. ";Iey Floral Co., 3rd. 510 The American Florist. Sept. 25, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us chauge of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. - From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The business outlook 501 — In the east 501 — Florists' plant trade 501 — In the south 501 —On the Pacific coast 501 — In the west 502 —The seed trade 502 — The nursery trade 502 —Lily of the valley 502 The retail trade 502 — Flowers at store openings 502 — The debutante 502 — Wired carnations in clusters (i-Uus.) 502 ' — Spray of roses, orchids, lily of the valley.. 503 : — Postal automobile delivery 503 Chicken manure as top dressing 504 Hew York State Federation of Floral Clubs ..,504 J. K. Allen's new store (illus.) 505 Orchids from" Burma 505 Italian horticultural convention 505 Boston club field day 500 W. J. Barnes' hail-wrecked greenhouse (illus. ). 506 Fourth national flower show 507 The Cleveland show 507 Asters at Baldwinsville, N. Y. (illus.) 507 Import permits 508 Boston : .508 Kansas City 508 W. G. Matthews' range, (illus.) : 508 Ft. Wayne, Ind 509 Wisconsin state fair 509 Illinois state fair 509 Violet prospects at Khinebeck .510 Remailing parcel post matter 510 Society of American Florists 510 The late Charles F. Hoffmeister 510 Chicago Grand Floral Festival 510 Pittsburgh 512 Cincinnati 512 Cleveland 512 Dayton 512 Chicago 516 Minneapolis, Minn ; . . . 520 Philadelphia 522 St. Louis 523 New York : . . .524 Washington 525 The seed trade : :...532 —Seed trade prospects 532 — The bulb trade : 532 — Canadian peas 532 — Michigan beans advanced 532 — New York seed trade * 532 The nursery trade 536 —Spur blight of red raspberry 536 — Peony bulletin 536 — National forest receipts distribution 536 Market gardeners 538 — Vegetable Growers' Association 538 Lancaster County Florists' Club.! 540 Oklahoma City 540 Tacoma, Wash 545 Providence. R. 1 546 Tender stock outdoors may survive far into the fall in good condition if protected through the early frosts at small expense. John J. Canning, the well known specialist in chrysanthemum plants, of Ardsley, N. Y., is studying how to move specimens with 17-foot spread. Secretary Eslee, of the Florists' Hail Association, reports having paid $30,000 of losses since his return from the convention and booked nearly half a million feet of new business, over one-third of it east of Pittsburgh. Violet Prospects at Rhinebeck. One of the leading growers of violets at Rhinebeck, N. Y., writes as follows, September 11 : "The weather here in July and August was very wet and damp, which forced an abnormal growth in the violet plants, and made them soft. They are now getting affected with leafspot and crown rot, which is the result of the above named conditions." Remailing: Parcel Post Matter. Complaints have been received by the Post Office department to the effect that parcel post matter is being held for postage in cases where post office addresses are changed because of re- arrangements of rural routes. It is pointed out that such post-masters are in error since Section 595, Paragraph 5 of the Postal Laws and Regulations provides for the remailing of parcels without additional postage when post office addresses are changed "on ac- count of the establishment of or a change in rural-delivery service." Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Public notice is hereby given that as no objection has been filed, the follow- ing registrations become complete : Violets Anne Evans and Quaker Lady, by Frank D. Pelicano, 119 Guten- berg street, San Francisco, Calif. Coleus Yellow Trailing Queen, by the Oak Grove Greenhouse, Tuskegee, Ala. Roses Mrs. Bayard Thayer and Mrs. Moorfield Storey, by the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. Shasta Daisy Mrs. H. G. Selfridge, by A. T. Pyfer & Co., Chicago, 111. September 17, 1915. John Young, Sec'y. Personal. Wallace R. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., expects to reach home Septem- ber 25. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. Kleinheinz an- nounces the committees to examine new chrysanthemums for the ensuing year as follows : Boston — Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to chairman, care of W. J. Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop square and Otis street, Boston, Mass. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second street, New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia — A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pen- nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati — R. Witterstaetter (chair- man), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman), George Asmus, Wm. E. Tricker. Ship flowers to chairman, 162 North Wa- bash avenue, Chicago. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tues- day of the week they are to be exam- ined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both elig- ible to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special atten- tion is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 2, 9, 10, 23, 30 and No- vember 6, 13, 20, 27. Due to annexation and the changing of street names the secretary's address now is 2134 West 110th street, Chi- cago. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. The Late Charles F. Hoffmeister. Charles F. Hoffmeister, of Cincin- nati, Ohio, died September 17 at his home in his fifty-sixth year, after an illness of three months' duration. Mr. Hoffmeister was connected with the Hoffmeister Floral Co. for about 14 years. During the last six years he has had his own greenhouse establish- ment at Ft. Thomas, Ky., where he specialized in the growing of sweet peas. His wife, Mrs. Augusta P. Hoffmeis- ter, a daughter, Miss Marie A. Hoff- meister, Otto H. Hoffmeister, associ- ated with his brother in the Chas. Hoff- meister Floral Co., and Chas. H. Hoff- meister, an attorney at the Cincinnati bar, survive the deceased. Mr. Hoff- meister was a brother of the Misses Mary and Carrie Hoffmeister and Au- gust Hoffmeister of the Hoffmeister Floral Co., of Cincinnati. Chicago Grand' Floral Festival. BIG PREMIUMS IN VARIOUS CLASSES. At a meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Chicago Grand Floral Festival, held at the offices of the Poehlmann Bros. Co., September 16, much routine business was transacted. A. Henderson, W. N. Rudd, W. J. Kei- mel, N. P. Miller, George Asmus. and M. Barker were in attendance. Con- siderable space was reported sold in the trade exhibits' department, includ- ing a number of the prominent retail- ers. Arrangements were made to ma- terially extend the private gardeners' section of the premium list so as to conform to the wishes of exhibitors. A number of additional committees were suggested which will be announced as soon as completed. The preliminary premium list is now ready and copies may be had on appli- cation to N. P. Miller, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. The exhi- bition will be held at the Coliseum, November 9-14, and the liberal prizes include the following : 1st 2nd 3rd Class 15A — Best display chrysanthemums, cut flow- ers, one or more varieties, arranged for effect, to contain not less than 150 large blooms; foliage, smaller chrysanthemum flowers, plants and other accessories permitted $200.00 $150.00 $100.00 Class 76A — Best display cut roses, one or more va- rieties, arranged for effect, to contain not less than 500 flowers, foliage and other accessories 125.00 90.00 60.00 Class 31 — Best group of chrysanthemum plants ar- ranged for effect, to oc- cupy not less than 150 sq. ft 100.00 80.00 60.00 Class 33— Best display orchids (not less than 25 plants) 100.00 50.00 Class 46 — Best group of palms and decorative plants to occupy not less than 150 sq. ft. of space. 100.00 75.00 50.00 M. Barker, Chairman Publicity Committee. i9 x 5- The American Florist. 511 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose 10 cents ex Lra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulais, address Key 554, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper; can bring some business. Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted -By first class florist and gardener; over 10 years experience; age, 37: mar- ried, small family. Private place preferred. State full particulars. Address Key 539. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Do you need a competent assistant ? Nine years' store and greenhouse experience. State salary and particulars. Ex- cellent reference. Address Key 525. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 5*7, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German, 28: sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address i Key 546. care American Florist. , Situation Wanted— Experience d saleslady and designer desires a position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Kev 544, care American Florist. nation Wanted— By a young gardener who would like to learn the florist business: willing to start for small wages; can give good reference. Address William Maske, 8b3E. Chelton Ave., Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted — As manager, by a practical grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, etc. A capable supervisor of help; over 30 years experience; credentials O. K. Commercial or institution. State wages. Flokist, 61 W. Ontario st.. Chicago. Situation Wanted -By American, 24. with life ex -erience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock: could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good references. J. M., Box 37. Loudonville. Albany, N. Y. Situation Wanted- Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife, steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton. Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— By German 33, single quick -worker, grower in first-class stock, pot, bedding plants, palms, terns, chrysanthemums and all greenhouse work. Can come at once. Full parti- culars in first letter. Address Adolf Gall, Florist, General Post Office. Milwaukee, Wis. Situation Wanted— Young man with experience in general gieeuhouse work and gardening desires position in greenhouse. A person of good habits and industrious worker. Prefer to go east near home m Connectic' t, but open to offer from any place. Employed since Spring by Horticultural Dept. of N. O. Experiment Station. Ready Oct. 15. Address Chas S. Fitts. 1016 14th St. No.. Fargo, N D. Help Wanted— A good grower to buy half interest in well established gre- nhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted— At once, experienced green- house man; must be good fern grower. Ranlolph & MCClem^nts. 5936 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Penn'a. Help Wanted— Good all around storeman for Kansas City, Mo., retail store. State full parti- culars in first letter. Key 558, care American Florist. Help Wanted -Experienced flcists wantfdfor cm fluwer departments; no plantsmen need apply. Bloomingdale Bros., 59th Street and 3rd Ave., New Vork City. Help Wanted— Competent man for general greenhouse work and commercial establit-hment near Chicago. State age, experience and wages expected. Address Key 533, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An experienced florist, designer and store man, to manage the floral depaitment of an old established seed house, located in a large Southern city. Prefer one understanding the seed business. Salary to begin $100 per month. Address Kev 559, care American Florist. For Sale—Windmill with tanks and pumps. For iunher particulars call on or address, - T. Fehrman, 7744 N. Lamon Ave., Chicago. For Sale— Old established retail florist business. Good location and reasonable rent. Cheap, if sold at once. Milwaukee. Address Key 560. care American Florist. For Sale— Florist business with large green- house 7 room dwelling *4-acre lot; all kinds of money made; no competition. AllforS2,7uO Mrs. Waldo, Chillicothe, 111. For Sale— Florists' White Ice Box, 600 pounds capacity; made by Schmidt of Cincinnati; used one year; perfect condition. Cheap, if sold at once. Address Key 551, care American Florist. For Sale — Display refrigerator, McCray's ; used two years; without scar or blemisn; new, retails for $175.00; f. o. b. Dayton. $125.00. cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4. Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate: will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale -On account of death of m^ husband, have 4 greenhouses and dwellings for sale or rent. Splendid location, estab ishea 28 years, doing fine business; whatever is in stock given gratis. For particulars call or write. Mrs. Theresa Valom, 838 31st Street, Milwaukee. Wis. For Sale or Lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing25 000 square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25,000 population to draw from. Address Key 556. care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 to 15 <0U square feet of glass; must be in good con- dition. Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par- ticulars in first letter Address Key 557. care American Florist. FOR SALE 4 Greenhouses each 40x120 ft., acre land, good 5 room residence and t ffice building combined. Well stocked for fall and winter trade; located in thriving town in Central Indiana of 25.000 inhab- itants. All in first-class condition and doing fine business. Good reasons for selling. Address Key 555. care American Florist. NOTICE. John Scott, Florist. HunttviHe, Ala., who has been sick for some time has disappeared from his home. He is a Scotchman, speaks with a de- cided accent. Age, 45 yeais; height, h ft 6 in.; weight. 125 lbs.; dark complexion, turning gr*-y; wears biue serge suit one upper tooth in right side missing. Any brother florist knowing of his whereabouts, kindly write. Mps. J. Scott. Twickenham Hotel Block, nuntsville, Ala. For Lease or Sale— My new greenhouse, 20x120 and 2 acres of btst land, 4 room house, lurnisbed. Greenhouse planted to late sort roses; cutting good ones. Ready market Will rent cheap to a rose grower for a year. Here is y ur chance to try a year on the coast. Can do bus'ness from your first day in possession To a gocd man I will give a good chance. Get bi^y. S. L. Hafper. Florist. 9021 Pacific Ave.. Tacoma, Wash. For Rent- Chicago Store at 1139 Loyola Ave., near the corner of Sheridan Road. Splendid stand for live florist. No competition. Right opposite Loyola station. Northwestern L. Steam-heated building. Rent low to good tenant. Enquire in Maguire Drug Store, 6543 Sheridan Rd.. Chicago OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2^x5}* inches. FOR CUT FXOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted bv the S. — E. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. Iv. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $ 1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago 512 The American Florist. Sept. 25, THE MacNIff HORTICULTURAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street, NEW YORK The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World We are in a position to handle consignments of any size, large or small. Prompt remittances made immediately goods are sold. Pittsburgh. HOT WEATHER AND DULL TRADE. Market conditions are practically un- changed from last week, so there is little we can offer in the way of news that has not been read before. The hot weather continues to bless us. As- ters, good and poor, are flooding the market, and there are plenty of gladi- oli. Lilies and American Beauties are also in good supply. Business is on a slump for the present, but not much can be expected during this torrid heat. The far-sighted florists are taking ad- vantage of the opportunity and are or- dering their stocks of fall supplies and accessories now, instead of waiting un- til later, when time is money. NOTES. Wm. Loew returned from his con- vention trip September 11, reporting a delightful time. During his sight-see- ing in Winnipeg he was arrested by a park policeman, charged with being a suspicious person. He proved later, however, that he was merely a visitor, just killing time, and had nothing up his sleeve as was suspected, whereupon he was released. News comes from Clearfield, Pa., that Harry Bock, ' a florist of that place, discovered the cave of Davy Lewis, while hunting near Bedford. Lewis was the famous outlaw of 1815, who robbed to aid the poor families in and around Bedford. The Woodville Floral Co., operating a range of glass at Woodville, has opened a new retail store on South Main street, West End, formerly called the borough of Temperanceville. Wm. Colligan has resigned his posi- tion as floor salesman at the Pitts- burgh Cut Flower Co. Nick Marron has returned from a long stay at Cambridge Springs, Pa. Visitors : Jos. Thomas, Greensburg, Pa.; J. C. Sisley, Washington, Pa. = G. M. Cincinnati. DEMAND GOOD BUT SUPPLY HEAVY. The demand in the market is active and steady, but is not as yet strong enough to take up the entire large sup- ply of stock we are having at the time of this writing. The demand from out of town is good. Roses are in a large supply and generally of a pretty good quality. The list includes American Beauties, pink and white Killarney, Radiance, Ophelia, Russell, Taft and My Maryland. Easter lilies are plenti- ful and very good. Carnations are in a pretty good supply and excellent auahty for the time of the year. As- ters receipts are very heavy. Large cuts of good dahlias are coming into the market. Other offerings include gladioli, rubrums, a few auratums and lily of the valley and cosmos. NOTES. G. A. Beckman and wife, of Middle- town, were in town last week buying stock for the floral parade in their city, scheduled for September 30. Other out of town buyers were Walter Gray and Henry Lodder, Hamilton, Ohio; Fred Rupp, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; G. W. Frisch, Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Lam- pert, Xenia, Ohio. C. E. Critchell recently furnished large quantities of wild smilax to Ju- lius Baer, for the opening decoration at Kline's, also to Max Rudolph for the opening at the Alms & Doepke stores, and to the E. G. Hill Floral Co. for th6 Gidding store. Visitors : Julius Dilloff, representing Schloss Bros., New York, and I. Bay- ersdorfer, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. H. Cleveland. SUPPLY OF STOCK DIMINISHES. There is considerably less stock on the market this week than previously reported. Asters are on the toboggan, and stock now is generally small and poor. The extreme hot weather, and then the heavy rains, have nearly put outside stock out of the running. Gla- dioli still arrive in quantity and meet with a fair demand. Summer lilac, larkspurs and gaillardias are in good supply and clean up daily. Lily of the valley has been more plentiful. Or- chids have been very scarce for some time. Easter lilies are equal to the demand. The warm weather has made dahlias very soft and they fall quite easily. Roses have shortened up some also, although just about enough to meet demands are arriving. American Beauties are good stock, with the de- mand excellent, and^ Kaiserin roses are still arriivng. Ferns and adian- tum are in good supply. The demand for flowers has been steadily increas- ing. notes. - Geo. W. Smith, of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange, arrived home Sep- tember 19 after a seven . weeks'- trip through the west. He is feeling fine, and looking well. Mrs. Smith, who has been in poor health for some time, remained in Colorado and will not re- turn until she regains her health. , Last week was "style show week" and, as usual, the local florists got a few of the prizes. The Smith & Fet- ters Co. received 'honorable mention, and the J. M. Gasser Co. retail store was awarded a prize for its window. The Cleveland Florists' Club bowl- ing tournament will be held during flower show week. November 10-14. All who wish to take part in games please notify C. J. Graham, chairman of committee. Johnson's Seed Store is offering a fine lot of fancy plants, such as swain- sona, mignonette, cineraria, calendula and stocks. R. Schiller, of Schiller the Florist, Chicago, stopped in Cleveland this week on his way east. C. F. B. Atlanta, Ga— Ralph S. Deans, well- known florist, has purchased one-half interest in the West View Floral Co., and has become manager of that con- cern. Dayton STYLE WEEK BRINGS ACTIVE BUSINESS. This week has been an active one in the florist business in our city, "Style week" among the merchants, calling out all palms and decorative plants from the florists, each one getting his share of the business, as every live merchant gaily dresses up his store for the occasion. Quantities of south- ern smilax were used also. The ex- tremely hot weather which prevailed for the past week has about cleaned out the aster crop, but dahlias are taking their place. Funeral work kept all florists busy this week, business being unusually good the past four days. NOTES. The opening of the New Miami ho- tel, October 8, will call out all the best there is in plants and cut flowers, as more than 3,000 tickets have been sold for the charity ball given in con- nection with the event. Matthews, the Florist, has "carte blanche" order for the decorations both inside and out. Miss Grace Hopper has severed her connection with Matthews the Florist and taken a position with Miami Floral Co., in their store at the Rike-Kumler Dry Goods Co. Miss Dorothy Duerr of Newark, O., who has been employed by the Livings- ton Seed Co. at Columbus, Ohio, has accepted a position with Matthews, the Florist. E. E. Schaeffer, manager of the Ad- vance Floral Co., is again in business, having opened up a fine store on South Main street this week. He reports good business. C. W. Hoffman, nurseryman, outside the city limits, has several acres of gorgeous dahlias. His entire crop is purchased by W. G. Matthews. Miss -Ethelyn Ruhl, of Lexington. Ky. and Gus Hirsch of this city will have charge of W. G. Matthews' new store in the Miami hotel. Matthews, the Florist, will decorate the remodeled market house, using two hundred palms, 50 baytrees and 10 cases of southern smilax. Dayton Floral Co. had two very busy days with funeral work for Franklin, making the trip both days in their big Buick truck. Ed. Bissell, formerly with John Boehner, florist, is now private gar- dener for John Stoddard in Dayton View. W. G. Matthews is in Chicago buy- ing supplies for his new store in the Miami Hotel which opens October 8. Bartholomew, south Broadway florist, reports an unusually good week on funeral work. M. Ramsey of Bellbrook has some fine late asters that find a ready market. Visitors : Mrs. Jake Lampert, Xenia, O., Mr. Fletcher of Peters & Reed, Zanesville, Ohio, Mr. Todd of the Reeser Plant Co., Springfield, Ohio, Mr. Steiger of Robt. Craig Co., Philadel- pma, Pa. M. I. M. 19*5- The American Florist. 513 Dreer's Herbaceous Peonies 1 50 4 00 Double Herbaceous Peony. Per doz. Per 100 Asa Gray. A very distinct flower, bright lilac, sprinkled witb minn re dots of deeper lilac in such a manner as to appear dusted on; blooms very large; mid-season $3 50 Andre Lauries. Strong vigorous grower witb medium sized flower of deep Tyrian rose. $,);). 00 per 1000 Augustin D'Hour. Brilliant dark red with slight silvery reflex. Very large, compact, bomb-shaped flower; mid- season Arthemise. A strong grower of upright habit, free bloom- er in clusters, large, violet-rose with light mauve shadings. A good mid-season variety. $140.00 per 1000 Agnes Mary Kelway. A tall, vigorous-growing variety of good habit and free bloomer, light violet rose witb creamy white center, mid-season, very showy. $140.00 per 1000 Couronne d'Or. Immense ball-shaped blooms, snow white with golden yellow stamens and delicate car- mine markings on the central petals. Strong upright growth; one of the choicest late flowering varieties. $225.00 per 1000 Charlemagne. A very vigorous grower with strong stems and large compact, globular flowers. Lilac- white witb a slight blush center. $100.00 per 1000 Canary. One of the freest blooming varieties, of medium size; pure white guard petals with amber white cen- ter. $100.00 per 1000 Delachei. Very large cup-shaped flowers, deep crimson- purple, a strong grower and free blooming mid-season variety. $140,000 per 1000 Duke of Wellington. An ideal cut-Bower variety, large, well-formed flowers on long stiff stems, color sulphur- white, quite fragrant, one of the finest mid-season sorts. $100,000 per 1000 , Duchesse de Nemours. Superb cup-shaped flowers of sul- phur-white changing to pure white. Particularly beautiful In the half-open bud state. $100,000 ner 1000 Dr. Caillot. Blooms on long stems, brilliant Tyrian rose. A very striking late flowering variety Due de Cazes, Another of the really first-class Pseonies for all conditions, never failing to produce an abun- dance of flowers for Memorial Day. Upright growth with large flat flowers of perfect shape, fine bright pink shaded violet, lighter center and silvery reflex. $100.00 per InOO Edouard Andre. Compact growing variety, with globular semi-double flowers of dark carmine violet with metal- lic reflex, and golden yellow stamens. $100.00 per 1000 Edulis Superba. The earliest variety in our collection, being frequently a week ahead of any other sort, mak- ing It particularly valuable for Decoration Day sales In late seasons or in latitudes where other sorts will not bloom previous to that date. Also a variety which has done well, blooming freely under the most adverse 00 2 00 3 50 1 75 1 75 2 00 1 75 1 75 3 00 1 75 1 75 $25 00 10 00 30 00 15 00 15 00 25 00 12 00 12 00 15 00 12 00 12 00 20 00 12 00 12 00 We will begin to dig this season about September 15th, over one hundred thousand roots of the following choice varieties of our own growings, true to name, strong divisions, with from 3 to 5 eyes. Per doz, Per 100 Eugene Verdier. Immense globular flowers, delicate flesh color deep- ening towards the center, tall stately grower and profuse bloom- er, distinct and desirable 3 50 25 00 Felix Crousse. The ideal self-col- ored red Pseony, large globular and compact, an even shade of bright red without trace of any other color, a strong vigorous grower with long stems make this variety one of the most im- portant commercial cut flower sorts. $200.00 per 1000 3 50 25 00 Francois Ortegat. Brilliant crimson; full double flower, one of the richest dark varieties. $140.00 per 1000 - 2 00 15 00 Festiva Maxima. This truly su- perb variety, the finest white in cultivation, has for nearly three- quarters of a century been the standard by which all other sorts have been judged. A giant in growth. No other variety com- bines the wouderful purity of color, freedom and earliness of flower, and handsome foliage as this "Queen of Pseonies." This variety is probably better known throughout the world than any other. $180.00 per 1000 $2 50 $20 00 Louis van Houtte. One of the most conspicuous of the dark colored varieties, blooms are produced in clusters on strong upright stems well above the foliage, color rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip as the flowers age, making quite an attractive color combination. $100.n0 per 1000 1 75 L'Eclatante. Very large, showy, compact, brilliant, red flowers in clusters, vigorous growth, extra good commercial mid-season va- riety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 L' Indispensable. Immense flowers of a delicate lilac pink with darker shading towards the center. Tall, upright grower and profuse bloomer. A very desir- able late flowering variety. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Lady Bramwell. A beautiful silvevy-rose of fine form, a free-blooming and vigorous growing variety, together with the beautiful soft colored flowers make this one of the particularly attractive mid-season cut flower sorts. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme. Calot. One of the best of the early sorts, large ' flowers of a pale hydrangea pink color. Very delicate when cut in bud state. $180.00 per 1000 2 50 Mme. de Verneville. Beautifully formed flower, very broad sulphur white guard petals and compact white center, touched carmine. A most chaste mid-season variety . $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme. Ducel. Perfectly formed globular flower, dwarf, vigorous habit, color bright silvery pink with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. Magnificent cut flower variety and fine bedder 3 50 Marie Jacquin. A variety especially adapted for land- scape work, flowers semi-double, almost pure white with the yellow stamens partly visible in the cen- ter. Very aptly named "Water Lily Pseony.*' $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Mme. Boulanger. A very choice delicate colored vari- ety; in form not unlike a decorative cactus dahlia. The flowers of a soft lilac tinted white are formed of broad, regularly arranged petals of great substance, greatly enhancing the lasting qualities 5 00 Meissonier. Large convex blooms on long stems, guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crimson. A splendid self-colored variety. $140,000 per lu00 2 00 Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered Pseony in cultivation; color pale lilac-rose with silvery reflex. Strong grower, pleasing fragrance and early 6 00 Ne Plus Ultra. Semi-double, pure mauve, early to mid- season variety. $00.00 per 1000 1 25 Princess Galitzin, Medium size pale lilac rose colored flowers in clusters, center of bloom composed of many narrow threadlike creamy white petals. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Queen Victoria.. A strong growing pure white variety with creamy white center. One of the most popular standard cut flower varieties. $90.00 per 1000 1 50 Rosea Elegans, Tall upright habit; color pale lilae-r^se with creamy white center, pleasant fragrance. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Reine des Roses. Early, medium-sized compact flowers of bright violet-rose with lighter shadings in the cen- tre. $140.00 per 1000 2 00 Victoire Modeste. Very large flowers of bright lively violet-rose with salmon center. $-100.00 per 1000 12 90 W DO 15 00 29 00 15 00 2z 00 40 00 15 00 45 00 10 00 IB 00 in 00 15 00 20 00 1 50 crimson 2.00 per doz. ; 15.00 per 100 conditions. Flofrers of a deep rose pink with lighter shadings. $180.00 per 1000 2 50 The fo'lowing Early Flowering Varieties in Imported Stock Ready Early in October. Officinalis (MutaMlis) Alha, Blush white. .$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 Tenuifolia flore plena (Pern-leaved). Double Officinalis (MutaMlis) Rosea. Soft pink 1.50 per doz.; 10.00 per 100 crimson Officinalis Rubra, Crimson 1.25 per doz.; 8.00 per 100 Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The above is intended for the trade only. 514 The American Florist. Sept. 25, POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL--MLEY--CARNATIONS--BEAUTIE! Cattleyas=White Dendrobiums=Yellow Oncidiums=Gardenia CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $3.00 30 to 36 in 2.60 24 in 2.00 18 to 20-in 1.50 Short per 100, $4.00, $8.00, $10.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell Per 100 Specials $15.00 Long $10.00 to 12.00 Medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short .-.....$2.00, $8.00, 4.00 Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST MILADY Per 100 Special.. $10 00 Long.... 8.00 Med. ...$5.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 to 4.00 RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN BRILLIANT Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long $6.00 to 8.00 Medium.. 4.00 to 5.00 Short 2.00 to 3.00 MINIATURE ROSES CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 GEORGE ELGAR, yellow per 100, 2.00 FIREFLAME, pink per 100, 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 1.00 4.00 Daisies, Shasta Gladioli 3.00 to Smilax doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2 00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, green and brown. ..1000, $1.26 .15 Leucothoe .75 Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 .75 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 2.00 .25 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 8.00 to 12.00 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large ORCHIDS Perd Cattleyas ;.$7.50 to $S White Dendrobiums..... 6 00 to 1 Yellow Oncidiums per 100, 4 GARDENIAS Per doz $2 00 to $8 EASTER LILIES Per 100 $8.00 to $1( Per Doz 1 LILY OF THE VALLE T Fancy, per 100 $6 2nd $3.00 to 4 CARNATIONS All colors, per 100 $2.00 to $5 Short, assorted, per 100 ] WILD SMILAX Per case $fi supply of the best dwarf Virginia stock FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CYCAS LEAVES Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. American Prepared Oak. Brown, Red and Green Magnolia Leaves. 12 Bales Moss, - - - - $10.0 Daylite Glass Cleaner, Paints, Liquid Putt: 50 Assorted Tumbler Baskets (two=toned) with liners, $10.0' Write for New Design Book (Colored Plates), Each, 50 cent Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. *9~ J 5- The American Florist. 515 H BROS. CO ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Field-Grown Carnation Plants, A1 Quality Per 100 Per 1000 10,000 Enchantress $5 00 $45 00 2,000 Philadelphia 5 00 45 00 SOOWinsor 5 00 45 00 Per 100 Per 1000 2,000 Beacon $5 00 $45 00 10,000 Champion 5 00 45 00 5C0 Gorgeous 5 00 45 00 PALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high pots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. $1.50 3.50 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants 5 to 6 leaves, 28 to 30 in. high 34 to 36 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 44 to 46 in. high 50 to 54 in. high 5 ft. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to 5H ft. hrgb, heavy 8.00 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Each 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.25 5.00 6.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in. high 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. 50 in. high 56 to 58 in. high 5 ft. high 3.50 5.00 6.00 8.00 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 4 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs, Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants Each 5 to6 leaves, 18 in. high $0.40 $4.50 per dozen. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 1.00 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 1.50 6 to 7 leaves, 32 to 34 in. high 2.00 6 to 7 leaves. 36 in. high 3.00 6 to 7 leaves, 38 in. high 3.50 6 to 7 leaves, 48 in. high 5.00 6 to 7 leaves, 58 to 60 in. high 7.00 Phoenix Roebelenil Each 5 inch pots $1.00 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots. 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangeana 5inchpots 75 QUALITY PLANTS FEHNS. Boston, Roosevelt and whitmanl Each 100 Each inch pot... $0.50 $45.00 10 inch pot.. $2.00 to $2.50 inch pot 75 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 inch pot.... 1.00 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 ■inch pot $0.25 $23.00 inch pot ". 35 30.00 inch pot 50 45.00 inch pot, strong 75 70.00 inch pot 11.00 to 1.50 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant inch pot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Each 5 inch, 2 to 3 tiers 10.50 5 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 60 6 inch, 4 tiers 75 7 inch, 4 to 5 tiers 1.00 7 inch, 5 tiers 1.50 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 6 inch, 2 to 3 tiers $1.00 7 inch, 3 tiers 1.50 7 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 2.00 9 inch, 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 1C0 4-inch pot $0 35 $30.00 5-inchpot 50 45.00 6-inch pot 75 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-inch pot $ 8.00 per 100 SMILAX 2H-inch pot $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1030 3inchpot 4.50 per 100; 40.00 per 1000 CALADIUMS, Fancy Leaved. 5 and 6 in. pots 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 each ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 25i-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 BEGONIA VERNON In bloom 4-inch, 10c each; $10.00 per 100 516 The American Florist. Sept. 25, CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY— Extra large Yellow Frost, very fancy, $2.50 to $3.00 per doz. Good medium Yellow Frost, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; Good medium White, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen. Small Yellow Sprays, per bunch, 50 cents. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials, extra long stems $5.00 24- 50 in. stems 2.U0 15-20 in. stems. New Beauties $1.00to 1.S0 Shorter lengths per 100, $3.00 to $6.00 Russell Per 100 Specials $12 00 Extra long $8.00 to 10 00 Good medium 6.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Special $8.00 Long 6.00 M edium 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Per LU) Long $6.00 to $8 00 Medium : 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 26c CARNATIONS. Pink, White. Red (indoor) 2.00 to $3.00 Choice EASTER LILIES $l.C0per doz. LILY OF TBE VALLEY 4.00 to 5.C0 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 2.00 to 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1 50 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $25.00 per 1000 PWRVC /VNTWirMTTMQ Yellow, large $2 50 to $3.00 per dozen l>nnianll lnr-mumo YHlow and White, medium 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen Smill Ye, low in sprays, per bunch 50 ceDts We grow all the stock we sell, and wit.h to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN After October 1st, 178 North Wabash Avenue LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 131 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. TRADE IS IMPROVING-. Business is much better at this writ- ing that it has been for some time, and stock the opening of the present week was none too plentiful. Carnations are selling better and at times the mar- kets is completely cleaned up, and it is impossible to fill all orders. Asters have seen their best days, and what little stock is arriving is of poor qual- ity and shows the effect of the weath- er. Gladioli are still seen in good sup- ply, but the receipts have dropped off considerably the past week, and while the season is nearly over, some fairly good stock is still being offered. Out- door stock in general is not as plenti- ful as it has been, and in another week or so will not be much of a factor in the market, so an advance in prices in indoor flowers may be expected. Chrysanthemums are in good supply and have improved wonderfully in quality the past week. American Beauty roses are none too plentiful and what fancy stock is arriving is cleaning up nicely at good prices. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are in good demand and are cleaning up well each day. Some especially fine Killarney, Killar- ney Brilliant, White Killarney, Sun- burst, Milady, Ophelia, Hoosier Beauty and Hadley are arriving, but like all the other roses are selling readily. Gardenias are in much better supply and the same holds good for orchids, especially cattleyas, dendrobiums and ^ C V°\ ^ c v% !$> ? <$ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Boat Randolph Street WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Bast Randolph Strati , F E> R N » Any Quantity— Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECfRATIVE GREENS oncidiums. Lily of the valley appears to be more plentiful than it has been, but continues to celan up at an early hour. Cecile Brunner, George Elgar and Fireflame roses are to be had and are being used largely in corsage and basket work. Liiles are in good sup- ply and in fair demand. While short roses in general are arriving in larger quantities, there is a good market for them, but taken all in all business this week is starting off fine, and as the writer predicted in last week's market report, certain items are scarce and will continue to be for some time if business is at all good. The retail as well as wholesale florists report an improvement in trade, and it looks as CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-GARNATIDNS-GLADIOLI-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, *%$$* 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. if the fall business has opened up in earnest. The shipping trade is re- markably good, and is steadily increas- ing. The wholesale stores will all re- main open until 6 p. m. week days commencing Friday, October 1, which all out-of-town buyers should bear in mind when ordering. *9'5- The American Florist. 517 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO BIG CROP CARNATIONS FANCY Place your Carnation order with us for we are cutting over 10,000 fancy blooms per day from indoor stock and can fiil your order best. Try US. Buy Direct From The Grower. *>____^__^ H*fe u S^.^. V 2^4 Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-lnch stems $3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 15 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.50 to 75 Richmond Per 100 Extra select $7 00 Select 6 00 Medium 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Specials Select Medium Short Per doz. $1 50 1 00 76 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Carnations l.OOto 3.00 Chrysanthemums, yellow, doz., $2.00 to 3.00 Harrisli 10 00 to 12 60 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adlantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 25 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists . 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Good $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Extra Fancy $10.00 to $12.00 Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Richmond and Milady— Long $5.00 to $6.00 per 100 Medium 3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Short 2.00 per 100 New Crop Carnations... $2. 00 per 100 Lilies $10.00 to $12.f per 100 Gladioli 1.50 to 2.00 per 100 Lily of the Valley 4.00 per 100 Ferns 2.00 per 1000 Order here and get satisfaction NOTES. Bassett & Washburn, the well known wholesale florists, have leased new quarters in the Le Moyne building, where the B. C. Amling Co. and the A. L. Randall Co. are now located. Bas- sett & Washburn will occupy the store on the main floor, one door north of the E. C. Amling Co., which is 21x120 feet, and also the basement, which in- cludes the space beneath the sidewalk. Their new lease reads to May 1, 1921, and C. Li. Washburn says that they ex- pect to move into their new home about October 1, after which date their business address will be 17S North Wabash avenue. An entire new set of store fixtures, including an icebox, will be installed, as well as an ice ma- chine. The change in location should prove to be very beneficial, for this is one of the best stands in the great central market located on the ground floor. F. H. Sherwood, son of Chas. Sher- wood, well known florist of Waterloo, la., was in the city this week on busi- ness connected with the remodeling of a part of his father's range, which was destroyed by fire a short time ago. Mr. Sherwood leaves the business al- most entirely in charge of his sons, F. H. and Albert, who look after the greenhouses, and Herbert W., who has charge of the store. Miss Carrie Zech, who has been con- fined to the Presbyterian hospital with neuritis for several weeks, was able to go home this week and her many friends in the trade will be pleased to hear that she is in better health than she has been for some time. 518 The American Florist. Sept. 25, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Weiland & Risch are showing- a few blooms of their two new pink roses Champ Weiland and Feamma at their store this week. The variety Champ Weiland looks better to the writer every time he sees it, for it appears to be full of life and has the rose Mrs. Chas. Russell backed off the boards as far as color is concerned. Martin Reukauf, with H. Bayers- dorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., and wife, passed through the city Septem- ber 19, on their way home from San Francisco, Calif., where they attended the S. A. F. convention and took in the sights at the Panama-Pacific ex- position. J. C. Craig has been busy with funeral work the past week at his store at 120 South Wabash avenue, and at the time of the writer's visit the Craig boys were making up a casket cover of lily of the valley in addition to several other large designs. A. Vanderpoel, 4013 Colorado ave- nue, says that his wife, who broke her hip some time ago, is recovering as nicely as can be expected, and that if nothing unforeseen happens she will be removed from the hospital to her home this week. Miss Martha Gunterberg writes from Portland. Ore., that she is having a de- lightful time in the mountains, where her party is doing most of their trav- eling on horseback. She is expected home in another week or two. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report a notice- able increase in their shipping trade this week. Their local trade is also improving and stock of all kinds is cleaning up well right along now at this establishment. Andrew Benson, superintendent of the Bassett & Washburn greenhouses, is attending the state fair at Spring- field this week, where Belle Washburn, the firm's new seedling carnation, is on display. Al. Fischer, 2737 North Clark street, is having a good time in his Buick au- tomobile, which was stolen from him the first week he had it, but was re- covered by the police after a careful search. Joseph Ziska & Sons are rapidly out- growing their present quarters, due to increasing business, but manage to get out all orders on time, notwithstand- ing the fact that they are crowded for room. The John C. Moninger Co. is build- ing a private conservatory for Joy Morton at Wheaton and also one for Mrs. Maurice Rothschild oh South Michigan avenue. George Reinberg's wholesale store looks splendid since it has been paint- ed, and meets with the approval of Manager Northam and his able force of assistants. John Poehlmann, Jr.. and A. F. Lon- gren have charge of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s exhibits at the state fair at Springfield this week. Louis Ancarola has returned from Wisconsin, where he spent his vaca- tion, and is back on the job at the A. T. Pyfer & Co. store. ■ D. E. Freres' wholesale store looks real classy since the proprietor has dolled it up and presents a most in- viting appearance. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiy JARDINIERE I STAND BASKET) Best and Most Attractive Basket § for Window and Store Display. Width, 10 inches; depth, 9V£ inches, height j| overall, 36 inches. J White Enameled Gold or any l{ Natural Stained or Ant. Green. 2 tone g $2.15 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 j The same basket, finely decorated and hand j painted $1.50 more. B ASSORTMENT 25 Small Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners $7.50 Just the styles you need for your fall and winter trade. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order Today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave. CHICAGO iillilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliUII lUIIUIIIII MILADY ROSES * $4 OO to $10.00 per lOO * Per 100 Per 100 ; * Russell . . $4.00 to $15.00 Killarney . . $2.00 to $8.00 ; ; * Killarney;Brillia't 3.00 to 8.00 White Killarney 2.00 to 8.00 ;; Ophelia . . 3.00 to 8.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 35c ea. ; ; CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION ii | Ophelia * * * * * * I 176 North Michigan Ave., Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants L. D. Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago C. B. LeMer, with Simpson's, 3650 Ogden avenue, has returned from a de- lightful vacation spent at Rockford and Beloit. Wis. Ksawery Wojthiewicz, who is build- ing 1 a new range of greenhouses at Niles, will devote the entire place to carnations. Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, has just purchased a new refrigerator from Buchbinder Bros., 51S Milwaukee ave- nue. O. A. Tonner, who is spending her vacation with relatives in Minnesota, is expected home next week. George Manos, the Union Depot Florist, and wife are back from a pleasant visit in Michigan. J. E. Lapes and wife, Cedar Rapids, la., visited friends here a few days this week. Ralph Bather, son of Andrew Bather. Clinton, la., is visiting friends at Austin. '9*5* The American Florist. 519 Extra Fine Beauties Roses and Carnations LILIES - VALLEY - ORCHIDS ASTERS-GLADIOLI-GREENS If you are not already one of our customers— start being one today. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) ; Central 2571 TELEPHONES:-; " 2572 Auto. 48-734 < Chicago Russell Roses I/arge supply of magnificent stock in all lengths. This stock is equal to the best and better than the general run of stock now offered in this market. WHITE MUIIIS YELLOW Splendid Stock— All the Best Seasonable Varieties. Carnations Carnations are improving wonderfully in quality and the stock we are offering is unusually fine for this season of the year. We have all the best new as well as all the leading standard varieties so order from us. Everything in Seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens. WE ARE WHOLESALE FLORISTS DOING A STRICTLY WHOLESALE BUSINESS. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phones Central \ |||| Automatic, 42-965 Chicago John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. A. Lange started the ball rolling this week by doubling his usual fall adver- tising space in two of the leading morning dailies with splendid results. Manager R. J. Mohr says that business is much better than it has been and that they have made a feature of gladioli the past few days. Miss Bu- pert will succeed Miss Olsen as book- keeper, who resigned for the same rea- 'son that many other charming young ladies do, and that is — well, coming events cast their shadows before. Miss Hass, another one of Mr. Lange's faith- ful employes, will act as cashier. An- thony Pagleno is again attending to his duties at the store after enjoying a pleasant visit at Oak Park. At Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s store the receipts of gardenias are considerably larger and choice stock in the line is obtainable at this store. The shipping trade continues to be very brisk at this hustling establishment and the force is kept on the jump at all times to All and pack the steady stream of orders that keep continually arriving. H. Van Gelder, the able manager at Percy Jones' wholesale store, does not use the street cars much these days since he bought his new Buick road- ster. He is on the job at his place of business every day and has his chauf- feur bring him down to work each morning and take him home at night in his car. George Heim & Co., who succeeded Heim Bros, when they dissolved part- nership at West Pullman, July 1, 1915, when his brother Ed sold out, has everything running along smoothly at his new range and also the one that he rebuilt and has all told about 85,000 feet of glass. Phil Schupp is well pleased with the increase in shipping orders at J. A. Budlong's store this week and trade was so brisk that he was obliged to give the boys a hand in the shipping department. John Sinner says that business at Sinner Bros.' store is very good this week and that stock is selling readily at much better prices than heretofore. 520 The American Florist. Sept. 25, LARGE YELLOW 'MUMS-BEAUTIES * Hoosier Beauty--Russell--Ophelia--Sunburst--Doub1e White Killa'-ney Killarney Brilliant~Killarney-MiIady~Ward and Richmond Roses. VALLEY-HARRISII-ASTERS-besides * ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING 2 THE MARKET AFFORDS IN CUT FLOWERS and GREENS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to- 5 ^ % Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. ft BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. v JBShEB&» Ess* (JUT FLOWERS a Specialty GROWER OF Prices As 2 Low As Others. We are in dally touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving suchibenef its. 4. Michael Smith, a well known gar- dener, and vice-president of the Lake Shore Horticultural Society, died at his home in Winnetka, Sunday morn- ing-, September 9, from apoplexy. He had been 'employed at Mrs. J. L. Houghteling's place for a long time and had a host of friends in this vi- cinity who will be surprised to hear of his sudden death. The funeral was held from the family residence at Win- netka and the body was laid to rest in Memorial Park cemetery. The funeral was largely attended and many mem- bers of the society of which he was vice-president turned out in a body and sent a beautiful floral piece to the home. Mr. Smith leaves a wife and two children, Arthur and Maybelle. W. G. Matthews, Dayton, O., was in the city this week on business, which was his first visit here since the S. A. F. convention was held in this city. He is opening a new store in the new Hotel Miami and will have his grand opening Friday, October 8, when he will furnish the decorations for the opening of the hotel, when the proceeds of the banquet will be donated to charity. Mr. Matthews has secured the services of Miss Dorothy Duerr, New- ark, O., who will look after the trade in the new store. Matthias Mann, of Zech & Mann, took in the sights at the J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co.'s greenhouses at Joliet this week and brings back the report that Superintendent Peterson has everything in splendid condition, especially Aviator, the new carnation which is the chief object of interest. He says that no one will make a mis- take in planting a live one, meaning Aviator, next season. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation and Bassett & Washburn did not receive their stock from Downers Grove and Greggs' station until a late hour Tuesday, September 21, owing to a freak railroad wreck at Western Springs the evening before, when a speeding limited crashed into a car which got loose from a freight train and quite a number of passengers were injured. Felix Reiehling says that he is ex- periencing no trouble in disposing of all the carnations that Peter Reinberg is cutting even though the daily re- ceipts total some 10,000 blooms. This firm is cutting a good supply of roses, especially white Killarney and Mrs. Chas. Russell. Philip J. Foley says that Foley Manufacturing Co. shipped its first car- load of greenhouse materials to J. A. Young at Mooseheart, which will be used for the magnificent new range that the Loyal Order of Moose is build- ing for the purpose of teaching flori- culture to the younger generation, and of which more will be heard from in the future. O. Johnson, city salesman for the Batavia Greenhouse Co., and Chris. Pederson are two of the best checker players in the market and take great delight in showing their many friends the finer points of the game. Some- times certain parties are lucky to reach the king row. Walter Amling, Herbert Amling and Wm. Schmitz of Maywood, and Miss Grages and Allie Zech and Joe Er- inger of the Zech & Mann force, and wives, had a little party at Riverview Park, Wednesday evening, September 15. C. L. Washburn has just received word from Andrew Benson, superintendent of the Bassett & Washburn green- houses, that their new seedling carna- tion, Belle Washburn, was awarded first prize at the Horticultural display at the state fair. Wietor Bros, are cutting heavily in carnations which are in good demand and clean up well at their store each day. Business was very good at this house this week with both the local and Out-of-town demands brisk. Poehlmann Bros. Co. and Peter Rein- berg are exhibiting at the Prosperity Exposition, which is being held at the foot of Chicago avenue and was official- ly opened by Mayor Thompson Mon- day evening, September 20. Vaughan's Seed Store reports receipt of advices to the effect that its new giganteum lily bulbs are afloat. Joe Marks, representing the A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., is back from a successful business trip. Miller & Musser report a brisk de- mand for gladioli this week, which they are handling in quantity. Visitors : Walter Mott, representing Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y.; George Dysinger, with the Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich.; Miss Elsie Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; Mrs. Elizabeth Weissinger and De Witt, of the Beaumont Floral Co., Beaumont, Tex.; J. A. Evans, Richmond, Ind.; J. R. Fotheringham, San Francisco, Calif. Minneapolis, Minn. BUSINESS GOOD AND PRICES FIRM. Roses are arriving in quantities suf- ficient to meet all demands and prices are holding up well. Carnations are also coming in but are rather short of stem. The demand is in excess of the supply, while gladioli, which are of ex- tra fine quality, have little call. As- ters show the effect of rain more than any other stock and sweet peas are about over. Dahlias are seen in quan- tity and are of the finest quality. Chrysanthemums are a little slow, Gol- den Glow being the only variety to put in an appearance so far. Roses are offered at from two to six cents, car- nations, two cents; gladioli, from one cent to two cents, with asters and dahlias bringing from 50 cents to $2 per 100. Lily of the valley is scarce at five cents. NOTES. The florists' club held a meeting at the Minneapolis Floral Co.'s green- houses, September 14, with an attend- ance of 52 members. T. C. Rogers was elected to membership. The main fea- ture of the evening was the address by Theo. Wirth in which he spoke of his travels to the Panama-Pacific exposi- tion and return, mentioning all points of interest along the line as to park systems, planting private estates and said that Portland, Wash., was well named the "Rose City," but that the Minneapolis parks and rose gardens are not behind the times. C. G. Ander- son furnished a nice collation with Emil Olson doing the honors. Oscar Amundson had for a window display 98 varieties of dahlias in single stem glass vases, neatly arranged with names on each variety, and had a large sale on cut blooms and secured plenty of orders for spring delivery. James Mandes, formerly with the Sunshine Florist, has taken charge of the cut flower department for Boosalis & Papas at Sixth and Marquette streets. Thomas Lynes and his staff were very busy last week with funeral work and finds his delivery car very con- venient in getting out the large orders. O. H. Carlson, C. F. Rice and J. R. Van Bochove returned from their hunt- ing trip with a nice bunch of ducks, mostly mallards. W. D. Desmond and a party of friends motored out last Sunday and closed his cottage at Anoka for the season. J9 I 5- The American Florist. 521 ERNE&KLINGEL 30East Randolph Street, "F2%2£ £S»>b CHICAGO, ILL. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone: Randolph 6784 MILLER & MISSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. ™ s $ Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses : Des Plaines, 111. r>Li~ n A*L store : 162 N. Wabash Ave.. CMCagO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try US. 162 N.Wabash A v., CHICAGO mniERE /*iit FLOWED C DEuvBms r V>"54no.wabash;weAO ~A 154 NO. WABASH WE. ^ECEKTRAkSL Minneapolis Floral Co. is cutting some fine Golden Glow chrysanthe- mums with late varieties looking very fine. Rice Bros.' store is doing a winter business the past week, according to John Rovick, the cut flower man. Miss Whitted had a very novel win- dow the other day of bouquets made of cigars and cigarettes. The Northwestern Wire Works is shipping large orders of designs to the northwest and Canada. W. H. Bofferding is on the job again after his vacation at the state fair. Visitors : Mr. Metcalf, of A. L. Ran- dall Co., Chicago; Wm. Dykes, with Ed. Jansen, New York; J. R. Van Bo- chove, of Kalamazoo, Mich. T. C. R. Houston, Tex. — John J. Boyle has re- signed his position as manager of the Forestdale Flower Shop. H. B. KENNICOTT, President ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secretakt INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing Vtolesale Imt Markets CURRENT PRICE- LIST. Roses. Beauty, specials . 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in Mrs. Chas. Russell. $3 00 2 50 2 00 1 SO 1 00 75 50 1 00@ 2 50 .. , T PerlOO Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 Killarney Brilliant 3 00010 00 .. &,'i 1 . arn £?,-, 2 00@10 00 White Killarney 2 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulzarie 2 O0@10 00 RheaReid 2 00@10 00 My Maryland 2 00O10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00(310 00 Milady 3 00@10 00 Sunburst 3 00@10 00 .. Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@10 00 „ J? a , dl ?.y 3 00@10 00 Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Our selection 3 00 Asters 1 oo@ 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias perdoz., 3 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1.50 to $3.00 Gladioli 2 00@ 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 0u@12 50 Valley.... 4 00@ 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00@ 1 50 Ferns 1 50@2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75® 1 00 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each. 60@ 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Sorencreri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Boxwood, 25c per lb. The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order, AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ZECH S MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - ■ Chicago Telephone Central 3284 • A. L. Randall Co., ^B3© CHICAGO, ILL. ''{ 51 51B Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. WietorBros. Q™£f5 CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 522 The American Florist. Sept. 25, FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1000 Alice $15.00 $140.00 Mrs. C. E. Akeburst.. 12.00 100 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 K. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 50.00 L. P. Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Enchantress Supreme 8.00 70.00 PINK 100 1000 Dorothy Gordon $7.00 $60.00 Gorgeous 7.00 60.0 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 Ruth 7.00 55.00 WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $8.00 $70 00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Perfection 7.(0 55.00 White Wonder 7.50 60.00 Alma Ward 7-00 50.00 .AN! rs RED 100 ,. 7.00 . 6.00 .. 7.00 1000 $70 00 Commodore 60.00 50.00 45.00 50.00 The above varieties we have in larpe quantity. Let us figure on your requirements, Prices subject to change. 250 of one variety at the iOOG rate. We have never offered the trade better plants than we have this year. Vv e guarantee satisfaction. THE LEO IMIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. LIGHT DEMAND BUT STOCK GALORE. Almost record breaking continuous hot weather for this season of the year had a most depressing' effect on busi- ness, th§ only demand being of the necessary kind, such as funerals, an- niversary occasions, or store openings. There have also been a few early wed- dings, which helped some. There is a great abundance of flowers', asters, glad- ioli, roses galore, carnations, dahlias, Easter lilies, in fact, everything that is looked for at this season floods the market to the straining point. Even cattleyas are getting plentiful. The great heat greatly interferes with the handling of the stock, most of which does not keep from day to day. The dahlia men now complain of the drought, there having been no showers for a couple of weeks until Saturday last. The frequent rains of summer induced a strong surface root growth, the plants not finding it necessary to push down for moisture. The hot dry spell soon exhausted this surface moist- ure and the plants, not having strong tap roots, cannot go down after the reserve supply. Cooler weather and more rain is confidently expected, so that the crop of the next three weeks is expected to be a record breaker. The department stores promise to get more largely in the game and become an increasing factor in the handling of plants and cut flowers. They have lacked in system, but a few well man- aged trials, directed by men who have furnished the stock and guaranteed them against loss, has opened the way to wider activities along these lines. As an outlet for surplus or overgrown stock, these agencies have been used with great advantage by large grow- ers. In one instance recently, a sur- plus stock of 500 gardenias from which a winter crop of flowers had been sold were offered as low as $10 per hun- dred, but with little sale. They were potted up, and through these agencies disposed of at almost $51) per hundred. Large lots of crotons, cocus palms, ferns, roses, and, in fact, all kinds of stock that can be handled in quantity, is disposed of with great rapidity. The word "Bargain" works the trick, of course; there must be a big eyeful for the money. A large block of the stock is placed where thousands pass in an hour, the big price cards, such as a $1.00 plant for 49c, and the buying spirit, which is so infectious when a crowd gathers, does the rest. The im- perfections of one plant are not ap- parent in a block of 100, nor is there time to discuss it. The sale is made and the money paid, and after it gets home one often wonders why they bought it. NOTES. The cyclamen stock of the Robert Craig Co. is coming along splendidly; for months past quantities have been going out to growers who bring them into flower later. Those potted up for the fall and Christmas sales promise to be very fine. Several large houses of chrysanthemums look very prom- ising. Edward Reid, who is somewhat of a sprinter, has managed to get his sprained tendons in shape again after his strenuous race at the Michell con- test. He says he will in the future VlioMe HowerMarKets Boston, Sept. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 2 00@25 00 Killarney Queen 2 50@ 10 00 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50® 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00® 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 1 00® 8 00 " Hadley 1 00@10 00 •' Cardinal 1 00@12 00 " Mock 1 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@12 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 8 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Milady 1 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 50 00@7S 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select ; 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, Sept. 22. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00020 00 extra 10 00@12 00 No.l 6 00@1000 No 2 2 00® 3 00 " Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 7 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Killarney Queen 3 00® 4 00 " Richmond 300® 600 Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 " Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Taft 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 4 00® 8 00 " Mock 3 009)600 " FrancisScott Key 4 00® 8 00 Shawyer 3 00® 7 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Lilies 6 00@10 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Snapdragons 1 00® 2 00 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c ' Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 40® 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Sept. 22. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 PerlOO Killarney 2 00® 6 00 MyMaryland 2 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 ' Taft 2 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00® 5 00 Lilium Gigranteum 4 00® 8 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bcb.. 2**r Orchids per doz., $3.00 Gladiolus 1 00® 3 00 Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 fO Rubrum Lilies 2 00® 6 00 St. Loins, Sept. 22 PerlOO Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 short stems 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 ' Sunburst 2 00® 5 00 ' Ophelia 3 00® 5 00 Radiance 2 00® 5 00 Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 6 00 Valley 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00 Orchids 50 00 Asparagus Sprengeri.per bu., 25@50 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,25@60 Harrisii 8 00 Gladioli 2 00® 3 00 Smilax 1 20® 1 50 Ferns per 1000. 1 50 confine his activities to keeping ahead in the race for business. The Leo Niessen Co. are featuring dahlias. They have a wonderful sys- tem in handling the stock, which is exceptionally fine. American Beauties and choice asters are also features. At the central market of the Berger Brothers, dahlias are a feature, many choice varieties from their own farm Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. M. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids and Valley SPRING FERNS. Orchid Peas in variety. Daffodils, Freesia, Tulips, etc. Let us send you a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. being- noted. Select lily of the valley and Easter lilies are also headliners. H. A. Dreer, Inc., are busy filling- fall orders for palms and ferns. Their stock of palms, particularly kentias, was never so full ■ and varied as at this time. The Joseph Heacock Co. has opened its city store, with Carl Korts in charge as usual. A good season is an- ticipated. K. Dreer's Flower Show. The annual fall flower show of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., is scheduled for September 25 to October 2. The display includes dahlias and cannas at Riverview Nursery, phlox at Locust Farm Nursery, perennials, at Riverton and Locust Farm Nur- series, the rock gardens and water lilies and aquatics at Riverton Nur- sery, decorative plants at Riverton and Riverview Nurseries. *9'5- The American Florist. 523 Everything in the line of Gut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON 4 HIINKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H.KUSIK&C0. Largest Shippers of Fresh Cut Flowers at Kansas City. Florists' Supplies Manufacturers of Wire Designs 1018 McGee Street KANSAS CITY, MO. PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.50 $0.85 No. 55 75 1.25 No. 48 1-00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1 324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ioM'phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IN SEAS ON ALWAYS ON HAND. St. Louis. BUSINESS IN DEMORALIZED CONDITION. The market the past week was in a very demoralized condition, everything being plentiful. The weather being- very warm and sultry had a very bad effect on all stock. Roses arrived soft. American Beauty were of poor color and their keeping qualities poor. Thou- sands of carnations arrived sleepy and unsalable, hut at this time of writing refreshing rains and general cooling off have taken place. The supply of asters and gladioli has shortened up considerably, and the outlook is more favorable. Some Advance and Golden Glow chrysanthemums are in, hut move slowly. NOTES. Orders for large quantities of flow- ers were given the local florists for the opening of the new store of Tror- licht-Duncker Carpet Co. Martin Reukauf, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, and wife visited here a few days, returning from the coast. The Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. is receiving some good stock in roses from local growers. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee ! P. O. Box 206 St Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Wholesale Florist. 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies C. A. KUEH1N, VlioMe HootMmWs Philadelphia, Sept. 22. Per 100 Roues, Beauty, extra 20 O0@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 03 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 03 " Bulgaria 4 00@10 00 " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyas 60 00@75 00 Lilium Harrisii 5 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Sept. 22. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 faacy 15 10 - " " extra 8 00 No.l 300 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 50 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Gladioli 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Asters 1 00 Some good stock in roses from John Steidle's greenhouses is seen at H. G. Berning's. E. L. Rogers, manufacturer of flor- ists' wire designs, will shortly remove to more commodious quarters. C. Young & Sons' store is now rea,dy for the fall trade. Charlie Young is out with a new touring car. George Wagoner, of Grimm & Gorly, has returned from his vacation. Ostertag Bros, have a fine supply of ferns and decorative plants. Jim Arade, of C. Young & Sons, has returned from his vacation. RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. .Wilwaukkb, Sept. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 00® 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00@15 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty. 2 O0@10 00 Carnations 2 00 Lilies 8 00@10 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c SweetPeas 25® 50 Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Chrysanthemums 1 50® 2 50 Rubrum 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas per doz.. $6.00 Alex Siegel is now a daily visitor at the market. Visitors : C. Heisurman and wife, Mt. Vernon, 111. W. F. 524 The American Florist. Sept. 25, New York. INTENSE HEAT PARALYZES MARKET. "The melancholy days," of which the poet warbled, seem to have reached this city and vicinity, anywhere from six weeks to two months in advance. That of course is speaking in a strictly unsentimental sense. The sweltering millions who reside here- abouts, would welcome hail, rain and snow, all in one day, to bring relief from the almost intolerable heat and humidity that has prevailed for the past week. Conditions are so un- usual for this time of year that the cut flower business has been prac- tically paralyzed, the temperature day after day, running up into the nineties. The promises of cooler weather are getting to be old stories. A trip through the growing sections, Septem- ber 15, showed that such weather is having a bad effect on stock. Roses are soft and open too freely, and in some ranges the stem rot is causing uneasiness to carnation growers. As for the outdoor stocks, such weather will soon finish the asters and gladi- oli, which will be no calamity as both have had a long run. The week closed with very light business as Sat- urday, in hot weather, is usually a dull day. A thunderstorm that visited the lower part of the city on the after- noon of September 17 somewhat re- duced the temperature and the follow- ing day was the coolest of the week. The 'weather sharps predict another warm week, but possibly they may he mistaken. September 20. — The market opened this morning under somewhat more favorable conditions. A heavy rain on the morning of September 19 re- duced the temperature and there is less suffering from heat. Good tea roses and carnations seem to be moving bet- ter than any other stocks. As pre- viously noted, the hot spell was very hard on roses, and now passably good stock is selling. The asters are about out, which creates more demand for carnations and the supply has greatly increased during the past week. Some special carnation stock sold this morn- ing at $1.50 per 100, wholesale, but there is short stock on the market that goes as low as 35 and 50 cents per 100. In our quotations elsewhere we aim to give the average market prices. Tlje supply of chrysanthemums is increas- ing, very fair stock of Golden Glow and October Frost being now seen. Smith's Advance has not been good at this writing. Cattleya orchids are now plentiful and cheap, as are oncidiums. Gardenias and lily of the valley move slowly, as do American Beauty roses. NOTES. Charles Abrams, of Brooklyn," fur- nished an unusually large basket of flowers, September 20, as a token of good will for the opening of Bedell's new store at Fifth avenue and 34th street, Manhattan. The basket, including handle, was 10 feet high and four feet in diameter. It contained 150 special American Beauty roses and 100 Golden Glow chrysanthemums and a large number of L. rubrums. Laurel and Asparagus plumosus nanus were used for greens. A broad band of American Beauty shade of ribbon inscribed in gold letters, "Best wishes, Bedell's," completed the decoration. It was from the employes of Bedell's Brooklyn store. The arrangement was by J. Spiro and A. Mack, employes of Abrams. At William P. Ford's, 107 West 28th street, there is evidence of increased prosperity. Mr. Ford has a line of rose, carnation and chrysanthemum growers that is second to none in the country. His fall stock will be of the best, and he has a staff of intelligent and capable salesmen. OUR MOTTO: The Best the Market Affords. VALLEY From Cold Storage. New York or Chicago. $16.00 per 10U0; $8.60 per 600; $4.60 per 260 Pips. * CHAS. SCHWAKE 5 CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York | THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfieid Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers David Dean, of Charles Millang's staff, has just returned from a vaca- tion spent at Mount Pocono, Pa., and speaks in glowing terms of the delights of that region. Mr. Dean, it may here be stated, is a son of James Dean, a past president of the Society of American Florists. Woodrow & Marketos, 3& W«st 28th street, had the church decoration, Sep- tember 18, for the wedding of Miss Olga Wilborg and Sidney Webster Fish at Easthampton, L,. I. The groom is a son of Stuyvesant Fish, a well- known financier and railroad man. Otto Muller, who recently bought land at Flushing, has finished one house 30x100 feet and has another well under way. He has also erected a good building for boiler house, packing and storage, concrete being largely used in the construction. Although the hot weather has caused considerable complaint relating to the quality of roses, Joseph A. Millang, who handles the stock from the F. R. and P. M. Pierson ranges, has a con- stant supply of fine American Beau- ties and other stock. Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, is now cutting good gardenias and has a large stock of L. rubrums coming on. The plant features of this range such as heathers, ardisias, dracaenas, and many other plants, are remarkably fine. At the store of David Clarke's Sons, 2139-2141 Broadway, noteworthy im- provements have recently been made in their large show windows which will greatly add to the beauty of their window decorations. John H. Small, Sr., and wife, of Washington, D. C, visited this city the past week as guests of C. Albert Small and wife, also visiting points of in- terest in this vicinity. Jasper McMullen, of Whitestone, has a fine stock of chrysanthemums, car- nations and lilies coming on. He is also an extensive grower of bedding plants. Robert Christatos is now buyer for his father, N. Christatos, of Sixth ave- nue and 5Sth street. He is a clever young man and popular with those who know him. At the range of the Knight & Struck Co., Flushing, Manager Darlington is showing fine stock in heathers, acacias and other plants. Percy Richter, formerly salesman for E. G. Asmus' Son, is now manager for the United Cut Flower Co., Ill West 28th street. George J. Polykranas, late with the United Cut Flower Co., Inc., is about to open a wholesale store at 104 West 28th street. John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Anton Schultheis and wife, who are making an extended tour of the west, are expected home about October 1. Young & Nugent arranged an elabo- rate wedding decoration at the Broad- way Tabernacle, September 18. In addition to other good stock, Walter F. Sheridan has recently been handling fine lilies. Joseph A. Millang, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is receiving fine cat- tleya orchids. Victor Dorval's Sons, Woodside, have been making improvements in their range. J. C. Vaughan of Chicago is visit- ing in this city. _ A. F. F. Beaver Falls, Pa.— With asters from all sections of the county, testifying to the value of the seeds which were distributed by the Federal Title and Trust Co., early in the spring, the first annual flower show which was con- ducted at the company's banking house, September 11, was a huge suc- cess from every standpoint. 19*5- The American Florist. 525 OFFICIAL S. A. F« Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by tbe S, A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.35: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order, AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer nattiSttiSK: 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale Florist Te 3532-353f 8S sa. 133 W. 28th St., New York All tbe NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street HEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington. MABK.ET CONDITIONS UNCHANGED. There is little change in market con- ditions since last report, with the ex- ception that there is plenty of funeral work, which seems to be quite evenly distributed. Stock is plentiful and can be had at almost any price, with the exception of carnations, which are scarce. American Beauties can be had at prices ranging from $4 to $12 per 100, while other roses such as Hoosier Beauty, Radiance, Killarney, Sunburst, Ward, Taft, Hadley and Mock are quoted at from $2 to $6 per 100. Dah- lias are a glut and are sold on the streets at 10 cents per bunch. Chry- santhemums are making their appear- ance, but are not as good as in former years and are not over plentiful. , NOTES. John Seufert, mayor of Cherry Grove, Md., is one of the latest to enter the trade, but is considered one of the largest aster growers in this vicinity, having cut over 160,000 before Sep- tember 1, and is still shipping to the local retail trade. He also has good stocks of gladioli and dahlias. He is planning to build a house 25 by 150 feet this fall and will grow a general line of stock. Harry Kennelly, one of Gude Bros.' auto drivers, met with the misfortune of being hit by a trolley car while mak- ing deliveries in the suburbs, and will be confined to the hospital for the next few weeks. He has always been considered one of the most careful drivers in this city. From latest re- ports he is resting nicely with pros- pects good for an early recovery. Z. D. Blackistone has returned after spending a vacation of several months "down on the farm." He is looking "as brown as a berry" and says he feels even better than he looks. Miss Ballinger will now have the opportunity to enjoy a much needed rest. Visitors : S. A. Dawson and wife, Reinholt Schiller of Chicago, and M. Bower, Richmond. G. C. D. Rochester, N. Y, Geo. B. Hart, the well-known and popular wholesaler, is candidate for supervisor of the third ward on the democratic ticket. The aquatic display by H. A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., was a notable feature of the recent show. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 600 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED VMe^e Rower MarKete New York, Sept. 22. Roses, Beauty, special 10 " extra and fancy... 8 No. land No. 2... 3 " Alice Stanley 1 Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 " Francis Scott Key. special. 5 Mrs. Geo.Shawyer, special 4 extra... 3 " No.l&No.2 " White Killarney, special... " Killarney, My Maryland... " special 4 No. land No. 2.. " Queen 1 Brilliant 1 Aaron Ward 1 " Richmond 1 " Sunburst 1 " Taft 1 " Milady 1 " J. L. Mock 1 " Hadley 1 " Ophelia 1 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 " Hoosier Beauty 1 Cattleya Orchids, special inferior grades .15 Oncidiums Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisii.. 3 Lily of the Valley Dahlias 1 Carnations Tuberoses perdoz., 25c@30c Bouvardias Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 1 S mil ax doz. strings. Gladiolus per doz.. Chrysanthemums per doz.. Gardenias perdoz., 1 Per 100 00@15 00 00@10 00 0U@ 4 00 00@ 5 00 00@ 5 00 00@ 6 00 00@ 5 00 00@ 4 00 50@ 1 00 5 00 00® 5 00 75@ 2 00 00® 5 00 10® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 00® 4 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 00® 8 00 00® 5 00 25 00 0C@20 00 1 00 00® 4 00 75® 2 00 00® 1 25 35® 1 25 75® 1 00 00® 1 50 00® 1 50 75 10c® 15c 75® 2 25 25® 2 00 United Cut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments PERCY W. RICHTERS, Manager. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 806 and 807 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly £ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and '99 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations ami all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK ein Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Keisler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Pbone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean Bid?., 6th av. acd W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St,, Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing M. C Ford 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper and Receiver of Cm Flowers J^~A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 526 The American Florist. Sept. 25, TTTTvTTTTTTTTTTTTnrTTTVT™™™™TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 4* * * * BUCHBINDER REFRIGERATORS are rapidly being recognized everywhere as the 4! Best Buy Obtainable. Leading concerns, such as the Geo. Wittbold Co. and Schiller the Florist, Chicago, and many others located else- where, recently installed one of our make, and are more than pleased with their choice. ALL STYLES We manufacture all the desired styles and have them in all sizes to meet the individual require- ments as explained in our catalog. Last week we sold more refrigerators than we did in any one week before, which goes to show that florists are desirous of making the necessary changes before the busy season opens in earnest, and invariably select the Buchbinder refrigerator. THE BEST BUY OBTAINABLE. Write for Catalog. BUCHBINDER BROTHERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Manufacturers Florists' Refrigerators. 518 Milwaukee Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. * Columbus, 0. FUNERAL WORK MAINSTAY OF TRADE. Local florists report both demand and supply rather slow. The social season has not yet opened, and the chief feature of the trade continues to be funeral work. Gladioli are very scarce, although prices remain low. The most plentiful flower is the dahlia, but the last cuttings are being re- ceived. The average price is 50 cents a dozen. They will disappear from the market about the time they would be at their height in ordinary years. The rainy weather not only brought about premature blooming, but caused the largest yield ever known here. With the scarcity of other flowers there is an increased demand for lilies. Car- nations are beginning to come in, but are short-stemmed. They are selling at 50 cents a dozen. In chrysanthe- mums. Smith's Advance and Golden Glow are on display, but they are somewhat inferior in size and quality. They command $2, $3 and $4 per dozen. Cuttings of roses are more free, and are fairly good stock, considering the season. Fancy-leaf caladiums are an attractive feature of some florists' windows. NOTES. A good advertising idea was put into effect by the Fifth Avenue Floral Company during the fall festival event of last week. While the night parades were on, employes of the company were stationed at darkened windows just above the store and dropped flow- ers on the crowds below. There was a scramble for every bloom, which cre- ated fun for spectators as "well as par- ticipants. A large quantity of roses, carnations and dahlias were given away in this manner. At a public open-air wedding, which preceded dancing on the asphalt in the FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles, Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 " " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3*4, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3*4 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 290 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 675 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture she most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO wind-up of the fall festival, T. J. Lud- wig, florist, as one of the' gift-givers to the happy couple, contributed the bride's bouquet. "Jack" Smith, florist at the retail store of the Munk Floral Company, is receiving congratulations over having recently joined the ranks of benedicts. A. L. Munk, of the Munk Floral Company. Mt. Gilead, O., was visiting relatives and friends in Columbus dur- ing the past week. The Columbus Floral Company, wholesale grower, has increased its capital stock from $70,000 to $80,000. C. C. J. Geneseo, III. — The property of the Neal Floral Co., consisting of four acres of land, a new two-story house and five modern greenhouses with heating plant will be sold to settle the estate. Retail Florists Place your Business Before More People . Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyeri through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 818-819 Transportation Bldg. 608 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag. $3.50 Natural Moss per bag. 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural Moss SI 75 per bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything in southern Evergreens. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA i9 I 5- The America n Fl oris t. 527 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established in 1857. f/ mScfd A 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send ne yonr retail orders. WX HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing wttfc rofrtt flftpgfts TO HARRY PAPWORTH The Metairie Ridae Nursery (jb»^ STORE . 1 35 CoronddetSt^. ROSK ORCHIDS * VIOLETS "^^ T J |^ "\ - J ^' F.T.D. j Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C* GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts S936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Teleeraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth SI. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines. la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR G AHF1KLU PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I. * mdill T. J. JOHNSTON 6 CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. '-TEL.EGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to x anypart of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mnst accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell. Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1 153 Broadway. Cor. 15th & H. Sts AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 2ttth street. To out-of-town florists: MIT'IAT' VAPV We are in the Heart of 11 la VV I \JS\ JV And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .-.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Auditorium Anno. CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IS W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 528 The American Florist. Sept. 18, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throghout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Sr SON H i Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda TELEPHONES 1S01 and L 1582 FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. MAX SCHLING No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, 0. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Cuas. A., Newark, 0. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenf elder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, 0. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle. Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius. J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rueter's New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Renter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. S'chling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto. Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, 0. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston. 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G-, Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BROS.C& FLORISTS iiu r sr.imc WMMJWfTOiaA Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park J. A. VALENTINE. .TIOrQI wOi President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ?9'5- The American Florist. 529 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Lead ng Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. U% ffimtdotr jfflDtorr &bou, ffitb. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. G. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M.WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Mich'gan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Bostou— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y. — W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, 0.— Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, 0.— Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, 0. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York— Meyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam S't. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Roekford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoechi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalla, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge St. Toronto, Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldoechi 334=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and mos carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave* Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing THOS. F. GALVIN INC. 561 Fifth Ave. Vanderbllt Hotel NEW YORK It ACTON * Fark street DUO I UH 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. Mention the American Florist when writing 530 The American Florist. Sept. 23, DESIGNS OR CDT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your orderstor Chicago and Sub- urbs to , ^ ■ 1 ■ All orders carefully [filled ^"2223WM3di s ° under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone, 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKinney p hon e. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Botti Phones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, fllll IITU MIUD Wearethecenterofthegreat UULUin. IVIirill. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S New York. MYER, FLORIST, £KK2" Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Memphis, Tenn. The Flower Shop 69 MADISON AVENUE The Leading Florists KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LO\lfeRS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing C. il. FREY,! Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will nil orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. eth st., Ft. Smith, Ark DENTON FLORAL CO., QENTQN TEX S.W.KANADY.Mgr. ULI1IUI1, I LA, Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas Lang Floral & Nursery Co.. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too larere. none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telesrrapb Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad Si. NEWARK N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct 229 WEST THIRD STRUT Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' TelegrapbTDelivery. Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Michigan. ************************ SPECIAL SALE OF Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's nest Fern) At greatly reduced prices to make room for Christmas Stock. 4-in. pans t 4.00 per doz. 5-in. pans 6.00perdoz. 6 in. pans 12 00 per doz. 7-in. pans 15.00 per doz. 8-in. pans 24.00 per doz. Write for Wholesale List of Ferns, Palms, Etc Fcmdish Ferns in flats and 2^-inch pols a Specialty. H. PLATH, FERNERIES, lawrr nee and Winnipeg Aves., SAN FRANCISCO, CALLF. Mention the American Florist when writing Pansy Seedlings Our mixed Pansy seedlings produce giant flow- ers of excellent Quality, all colors with many light flowered sorts (pastel shades). Also strong seedlings of Coreopsis Grandiflora, Aquilegia (Columbine), Bellis Perennis (English Daisy), Hardy Pinks, Forget-Me-No.s, Sweet Williams, Wall Flowers, Canterbury Bells and Foxgloves, 35c per 100, $2.45 per 1000. $10.00 per 5000. WILLIAM RILEY TORRESDALE, PA. Robert Craig Co...] PALMS • its. I ia, PaJ High Cle and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis.. Philadelph Mention the American Florist when writing BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2.00each Fyramidi.3H.ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushea, 2-ft 1 . 50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F; O. FRANZEN M1 S&gS? * 100,000 Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate or later delivery. Hurry ! 100 1000 White Perfection $3.50 $30.00 Rose Pink Enchantress, 3.50 30.00 Mrs. C. W.Ward. 3.50 30.00 100 1000 Philadelphia $3.50 $30.00 Zoe Symonds 3.50 30.00 Washington 3.50 30.00 -Order Today- Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, 111. i L. D. Phone Central 2846 | Mention the American Florist when writing SEASONABLE STOCK Adiantum Croweanum, grand 4 in. pot stock, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, bushy, 214 in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 3 in. stock, $5.00 per 100. Bougainvillea, bushy, well trimmed, 4 in. pot plants, $15.00 per 100; 5 in., $26.00 per 100. Begonia, Glory of Cincinnati and Davenport, good 5 in., $40.00 per 100. Dracaena Terminalis, well colored 5 in. pot plants, $50 00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, strong, out door grown 2Y 2 in. pot plants, all varieties, $3.00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa arid all French sorts, 4 in. pot plants. $15.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $20 00 per 100. Field grown specimens for 8 10 10 in. tubs, 8 to 12 shoots, $25.00 per 100; both in Otaksa anHFrench varieties. r» * ~" "" Send for catalog JNo. 6.. ■©'_," t^~ '- ~» The[Morrs & Harrison Co., Paine PAiNE^viTLE, e o OHIO 536 The American Florist. Sept. ?$,. \ fhe Nursery Trade American Association ol Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall. 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 The California walnut crop will be a record breaker. Eastern demand is good. Visited Chicago : Frank Weber, of the H. J. Weber & Sons Nursery Co., St. Louis, Mo. Rockfoed, III. — The Cotta Nursery & Orchard Co. is now in its new loca- tion on West State street. Houston, Tex. — The Forestdale Nurseries have moved to a more cen- tral location at 617 Main street. Thukbek, Ia. — J. T. Smythe, of this city is contemplating the establishment of a nursery in southern Kansas. Raleigh, N. C. — W. M. Hutt, state horticulturist, has been elected presi- dent of the American Pomological So- ciety. Waco, Tex. — The annual meeting of the Texas Nurserymen's Association will be held in this city, September 28-29. Boston, Mass. — As- guests of the Breck-Robinson Co., the members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club had a field day at the firm's nurseries at Lexington. St. Louis, Mo. — A measure enlarg- ing the authority of the city forester, and permitting him to dictate what kinds of shrubs or trees may be plant- ed in any street in this city has been presented to the board of aldermen. It authorizes the forester to order trees planted wherever he deems it desirable, and to assess the cost against the own- ers of adjacent property. Lansing, MICH. — Professor H. J. Eus- tace, chief of the department of horti- culture at the Michigan Agricultural College, has been granted leave of ab- sence for one year, during which time he will make a tour of inspection of the fruit sections of the United States, reporting conditions as he finds them to the federal department of agricul- ture, and commending measures most needed for the advancement of the fruit growing industry. Spur Blight of Red Raspberry. Spur blight on red raspberry caused by Sphaerella rubina is the title of Bulletin No. 206 issued by the Colorado Agricultural College experiment station, Fort Collins. The first indications of the injury make their appearance about the middle of July, and if the young green canes are examined, chocolate brown discol- orations will be found on the lower portions of the cane in the region of the point of attachment of the leaves. Spraying with an adhesive Bordeaux mixture, composed of three pounds of copper sulphate (blue-stone) two- pounds of stone lime and 50 gallons of water to which two pounds of rosin fish oil soap, added as a sticker, is recommended for the control of the disease. Peony Bulletin. We are in receipt of the first bulletin of the American Peony Society, which will be welcomed by all peony growers, commercial as well as amateur. A pub- lication of this character has been much needed for the assemblage and preservation of peony data. Secretary Saunders has presented the first num- ber in attractive form, the contents in- cluding the society's proceedings for 1914 and 1915, lists of the officers and members, with their addresses, and a number of interesting articles as fol- lows: "The Experiences of an Ama- teur in the Vicinity of Philadelphia with Peonies During the Spring of 1915," by James Boyd; 'Peonies in Missouri," by Benjamin C. Auten; "Growing for Cut Flowers," by W. J. Engle; "Some Notes from the Pacific Coast," by Howard Evarts Weed; "Peonies, Good, Bad and Indifferent," by H. W. Groschner; "On Raising Seedlings," by Eugene Secor, Everett P. Wheeler, O. L. Ringle, and A. P. Saunders. In addition we note important com- munications from A. H. Fewkes, New- ton Highlands, Mass., and A. Dessert, Chenonceaux, France, with an exhaus- tive- report on the exhibition held at Boston, Mass., last June. The bulletin is primarily intended for members of the society, but no doubt others can secure copies on filing their applica- tions for membership with Secretary A'. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y. National Forest Receipts Distribution. The portion of the national forest receipts for the fiscal year 1915, to go to various states in which the forests lie, amounts to more than $850,000. The money is paid over to the states for school and road purposes. Montana gets the largest share, having con- tributed the largest amounts of re- ceipts for the sale of timber. Idaho comes second and California is third. Lincoln, Neb.— Among the profes- sional florists, prominent among the winners of first premiums at the flori- cultural display at the state fair were Lewis Henderson and Hess & Swoboda of Omaha and Frey & Frey of this city. PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO. Th 3 Shrewsbury Nurseries NORWAY MAPLES, 1-5 inch cal. ORIENTAL PINES, 1-4 inch cal. Geo> A> steele> Proprietor PIN OAKS, 114-3 inch cal. EATONTOWN, N. J. Write for attractive prices. Wholesale trade list mailed upon application. Louis Leroy's Nurseries Company ANGERS, FRANCE L. LEVAVASSEUR and l. COURAVT, Proprietors-Directors Established 1795 FRUIT TREE STOCKS AND ORNAMENTAL STOCKS Exports exceed 25,000,000 stocks annually. Wholesale Growers and Exporters of Pear, Apple, Mahaleb, Mazzard, Myrobolan and Angers Quince Stocks, Forest Trees (seedlings and transplanted), Evergreens, Ornamental Shrubs, Manetti, Multiflore and Roses. ALSO A FULL LINE OF ORNAMENTAL STOCKS For Wholesale Catalogues (N. N. Edition) giving prices of above items, address us or our American Agent, MR. H. FRANK D ARROW, NEW KORK, 26 Barclay Street, or P. O Box 12f.O. Our Present Facilities: On account of the geographical situation of our Cultures, and having besides this more than the required number of unmobilized clerks and workmen to do the digging, packing, shipping, etc., of our stocks, we will therefore be quite able to send them over, as usual, in spite of the War. Extract from General Catalogue (Edition A. F.) gratis and free on demand: Against 1 ? cents (cos*- of postaee) and 25 cents (cost of volume) — (which sum of 25 cent w'll be refunded at the first order of the value of at least $10.00), our general illustrated dcscrlp )ve and analytical Catali gue( Edition A F >, 385 pages and 135 explanatory vignettes givim; I'm- full descriptive Nomenclature wi h prices of all the plants which we cultivate, will be sent free to any person applying for same. 19*5- The American Florist. 537 HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually S'-nt rut. and 1 ^rade better. Carloads a Specialty. -ALSO- Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, »™e silver, Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and aee. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addren Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE C0NIRD& JONES GO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES - 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. BOGOTO (Chapinero) COLOMBIA. =EngIish Field-Grown Roses= 1 cts. each, c. i. f . New York Guaranteed low budded on briars, clean, vigorous stock, true to name "Amazingly fibrous rooted." Make your own selection rom this list and send your older on C. O. D. terms less 5/o Delivery to carriers in New York 14 days after receipt of order in Liverpool. Bees Ltd. can run orders right on to quayside in own motor vans. Prices are quoted in dollars and cents per hundred f. o. b. Liverpool. Freight, Duty, Insurance, etc., costs about $50.00 per 1000 trees. Abel Carriere $6.60 Aennchen Muller. . 6.60 Alex. Hill Gray.. 8.40 Alfred Colomb 6.60 A. K. Williams.. 6.60 Anna Olivier 8.40 Anne of Cierstein.. 8.40 Antoine Rivoire. . . . 8.40 Arthur R. Goodwin 7.20 Austrian Copper.. 7.20 Avoca 6.60 Beaute de Lyon. . 7.20 Ben Cant 6.60 Bessie Brown 6.60 Betty 7.80 Brilliant 24.00 British Oueen S.40 Captain Hayward.. 6.60 Caroline Testout. . 6.60 Charles Lefebvre. . 6.60 Charlotte Klemm.. 7.20 China Kose or Old Bush 6.00 Chrissie Mackellar 9.60 Cissie Easlea .... 8.40 Claudius 7.20 Colleen 18.00 Commandant Felix Faure 6.60 Comtesse du Cayla 7.80 Conrad F. Meyer. 6.00 Corallina 7.20 Coronation 9.60 Countess of Derby 7.20 Countess of Shaf- tesbury 8.40 Cynthia Forde ... 7.20 Dean Hole 7.20 Dr. O'D. -Browne. 7.20 D. Page Roberts.. 8.40 Dorothy Ratoliffe. 8.40 D. of Wellington. 8.40 Duke of Edinburgh 6.60 Dupuy Jamain ... 6.60 Earl of Gosford.. 7.20 Earl of Warwick. 7.20 Ecarlate 7.20 Edith Bellenden... 8.40 Edu Meyer 7.20 Edward Mawley... 8.40 Elizabeth Barnes. 8.40 Ellen Poulsen 7.20 Erna Teschendorf. 7.20 Ethel Malcolm 7.20 Eugenie Lamesch.. 8.40 Fabvier 5 7.20 Fairy Queen 7.20 Fellenberg 6.60 Fisher Holmes 6.60 Florence Pemberton 8.40 Florence H. Veitch 8.40 Franz Deegen .... 7.20 Frau K. Druschki 6.60 Gen. Jacqueminot. 6.60 Gen. MacArthur.. 7.20 Gen. Schablildne. 7.20 G. C. Waud 7.20 George Dickson... 8.10 George Elger 8.40 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau .... 6.60 Gottfried Keller... 7.20 G. Nabonnand 7.20 Grace Darling 7.20 Gruss an Aachen.. 6.60 Gruss an Teplltz.. 7.20 Gust. Grunerwald. 7.20 Gustave Regis 8.40 Harry Kirk 8.40 Helen Keller 6.60 Hermosa 8.40 H. E. Richardson 9.60 Hilda Richardson. 8.40 His Majesty 7.20 Horace Vernet . . . 6.60 Hugh Dickson 6.60 H. V. Machin.... 24.00 Irish Elegance 7.20 Irish Fireflame... 14.40 James Coey 7.20 J. B. Clark 7.20 Jessie 6.60 Jonk. J. L. Mock 7.20 Jos. Hill 8.40 Juliet 7.20 Kaiserin Aug. Vic. 6.60 Katherine Zeimet. 6.60 Killarney :. 6.60 King Edward VII. 7.20 King George V... 8.40 Lady Alice Stanley 7.20 Lady Ashtown 7.20 Lady Dunleath... 9.60 Lady Hillingdon.. 8.40 Lady Mary Ward. 9.60 Lady Penzance... 8.40. Lady Pirrie 8.40 Lady Roberts 8.40 Lady Ursula 7.20 La France 7.20 La Tosca $ 7.20 Laurent Carle 7.20 Leonie Lamesch... 6.60 Le Progres 7.20 Leslie Holland 8.40 Liberty 7.20 Lieut. Chaure S.40 Louis C. Breslau.. 8.40 Lyon Rose 7.20 Mabel Drew 9.60 Mme. A. Chatenay 7.20 Mme. C. Soupert. S.40 Mme. C. Lutaud. 9.60 Mme. E. Herriot.. 9.60 Mme. Falcot 7.20 Mme. G. Luizet.. 6.60 Mme. Hoste 8.40 Mme. I. Perriere. . 7.20 Mme. Jean. Dupuy 8.40 Mme. Jules Grolez 7.20 Mme. L. Messimy 6.60 Mme. M. Soupert. 8.40 Mme. Kavary 7.20 Mme. Seg.-Weher. 8.40 Marie Baumann... 6.60 Marie van Houtte. 8.40 Marquise de Sinety 9.60 Mary, Countess of Ilchester 7.20 Meg Merrilies .... 8.40 Melody 9.60 Mildred Grant 8.40 Miss Alice de Rothschild 8.40 Molly S. Crawford 8.40 Moss Rose 6.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 7.20 Mrs. A. E. Coxhead 7.20 Mrs. Alfred Tate. 8.40 Mrs. A. Hammond 8.40 Mrs. A. Carnegie. 10.80 Mrs. A. R. Waddell 8.40 Mrs. C. E. Allen. 7.20 Mrs. C. C. Harrison 7.20 Mrs. C. E. Pearson 9.60 Mrs. Corn. West.. 7.20 Mrs. David Baillie 7.20 Mrs. David McKeo 8.40 Mrs. E. Mawley... 8.40 Mrs. E. G. Hill... 7.20 Mrs. Foley-Hobbs. 8.40 Mrs. Forde 10.80 Mrs. Fred Straker. 8.40 Mrs. G. Shawyer. . 8.40 Mrs. H. Stevens... 8.40 Mrs. F. W. Vander- bilt $ 9.60 Mrs. Harold Brocklebank 8.40 Mrs. John Laing.. 6.60 Mrs. J. H. Welch. 8.40 Mrs. M. Mackean. 8.40 Mrs. M. Kennedy. 8.40 Mrs. Peter Blair.. 7.20 Mrs. R. D. M'Clure 9.60 Mrs. R. G. Shar- man Crawford .. 6.60 Mrs. Sam Ross... 8.40 Mrs. Taf t 6.60 Mrs. T. Roosevelt. 8.40 Mrs. W. C. Miller 8.40 Mrs. W. H. Rowe. 8.40 Mrs. W. H. Cut- bush 6.60 Mrs. W. J. Grant. 7.20 Nita Weldon 8.40 Old Gold 10.80 Old Moss 6.00 Ophelia 10.80 Orleans Rose 6.60 Paul Lede 7.20 Persian Yellow ... 7.20 Pharisaer 7.20 Prince C. de Rohan 6.60 Prince de Bulgarie 7.20 Queen Mary 12.00 Rayon D'Or 9.60 Richmond 7.20 Schneewittchen ... 6.60 Sen. Mascurand... 7.20 Senateur Vaisse... 6.60 Simplicity 7.20 Souvenir de G. Prat 8.40 Souv. de M. Zayas 7.20 Souv. de P. Notting 8.40 Sunburst 8.40 S. M. Rodocanachi 6.60 The Dandy 7.20 Theresa 8.40 Ulrich Branner 6.60 Victor Hugo 6.60 Viscount Carlow... 8.40 Vise. Folkestone... 7.20 Warrior 8.40 White Killarney... 8.40 W. E. Lipniatt 7.20 William Shean.... 7.20 Willowmere 9.60 W. R. Smith 8.40 Yvonne Rabier 7.20 Climbing Roses Aimee Vibert $ Alberic Barbier. . . Alister Stella Grey American Pillar. . . Ards Rover Aviateur Bleriot. . . Billarrl et Barre. . Blush Rambler. . . . Bouquet d'Or .... Car. Testout climb. Coronation Rambler Crimson Rambler. . Delight Diabolo Dorothy Dennison 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 6.00 7.20 7.20 7.20 Dorothy Perkins. .. $ 7.20 7.20 Felicite Perpetue . 6.60 6.60 7.20 7.20 Gloire de Dijon. . . 7.20 7.20 Jersey Beauty 7.20 Johanna Sebus . . . 7.20 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Climbing 7.20 7.20 Lady Waterlow 7.20 La France, climb. . $ Leontine Gervals . . Liberty Climbing... Mme. A. Carriere.. Mme. J. Gravereaux Mme. P. Cochet... Marechal Niel .... Minnehaha Mrs. W. J. Grant climbing Niphetos Paul Lede climbing Paul Transon Prince C. deRohan 7.20 Oueen Alexandra..? 7.20 7.20 Reine M. Henriette 7.20 7.20 Reine Olga de Wur- 7.20 temburg 7.20 7.20 Rene Andre 7.20 7.20 Richmond climbing S.40 S.40 Shower of Gold... 7.20 7.20 Source d'Or 7.20 Tausendschon .... 7.20 7.20 Tea Rambler 7.20 8.40 Trier 7.20 S.40 Waltham Climb. I. 7.20 7.20 White Dor. Perkins 7.20 6.60 Zephirine Drouhin. 7.20 Tree or Standard Roses Standards have 3-4 ft. stems, H Standards 2-2H ft. Prices are per dozen trees; 6 same rate Std. %-Std. Abel Carriere 52. 8S $2.52 Betty 3.60 2.S8 British Queen 4.32 3.00 Capt. Hayward 2.S8 2.52 Caroline Testout ... 2.88 2.52 Dr. O'Donel Brown. 2.88 2.52 Ethel Malcolm 3.60 2.88 Fisher Holmes 2.SS 2.52- F. K. Druschki 2.88 2.52 Gen. MacArthur ... 3.60 2.8S George Dickson 4.80 4.32 Gloire de Dijon 2.88 2.52 Gruss an Teplitz. . . 2.SS 2.52 Std. %-Std. Harry Kirk $3.60 $2.88 Hugh Dickson 2.88 2.52 J. B. Clark 2.88 2.52 Juliet 3.60 2.88 Lady Ashtown 3.60 2. S3 Lady Hilltngdon ... 4.32 3.60 La France 2.S8 2.52 Lieut. Chaure 3.60 2.88 Lyons Rose 3.60 2.88 Mme. A. Chatenay.. 3.60 2.88 Mme. Ed. Herriot... 6.00 4.80 Mme. Jean Dupuy... 3.60 2.88 Mme. J. Gravereaux. 3.60 2.88 Bees Ltd. will give you |, t » Inclusive quotations on ^BP^U^ JMMJJ any number ot trees. 1077 Mill Street, Liverpool. England.: Std. %-Std. Mme. Mel. Soupert $3.60 $2.88 Mme. Ravary 3.60 2.88 Molly S. Crawford.. 3.60 2.88 Mrs. And. Carnegie. 4.80 4.32 Mrs. Foley Hobbs... 4.32 3.60 Mrs. H. Stevens 4.32 3.60 Mrs. John Laing... 2.88 2.52 Prince C. de Rohan. 2.88 2.52 Rayon D'Or 4.32 3.60 Richmond 3.60 2.88 Ulrich Brunner 2.88 2.52 W. A. Richardson... 3.60 2.88 Special U. S. A. Trade List of Roses mailed on request. 538 The American Florist. Sept. 25, Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O.. President ; Howard W. Selby, Philadelphia. Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, 0., Treasurer, Next annual convention will be held Sep- tember 1916. The Camp Douglas, Wi- inch, all varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harriso n Co., Painesville, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 6- in., 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 and $2.50; 12-in., $3 and $3.50- each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns in flats and 2Y t - in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Win- nipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. Ferns, from bench, Boston, Scottii, Elegantis- sima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. About 2.000 dandy 4-in. BOSTON FERNS, $10 per 100. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute, Ind. BOSTON FERNS ready for 5-inch pots, $16" per 100. R. O. LOMMATZSCH. R. No. 1. La Grange. 111. Ferns. Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-ln.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. i9'5- The American Florist. 543 GERANIUMS. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 3-inch plants ready for imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. ROSE GERANIUMS. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1.000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, Tbe Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. ____ Greens .Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-incb pots, $S per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea P. G., bush, 2-3 ft., $8 per 100; 3-4 ft., $12 per 1U0. Tree shape, 3 ft.. $18 per 100. Extra fine, two-year plants, field-grown. Write for our Wholesale Trade List. W. & T. SMITH CO., GENEVA, N. Y. HYDRANGEAS. Our hydrangeas grown for delivery to our customers this fall ; 40,000 of them in 6-inch pots. The foliage is rich, dark green; no yellow leaves. The branches are strong and thick, promising big heads of bloom. Here are the prices: Otaksa, the staple, standard, salable sort, has made more money for florists than all others put together. Plants with 7 to 10 branches, $25 per 100; with 5 and G branches, $20 per 100; with 4 branches, $15 per 100. The best of the French novelties, Avalanche, Bou- quet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilliere and Radiant, in the same size at $5 per luO more for each size. All in 6-inch pots. Consider the size, the number of flowering branches, the price and the quality of the stock. A combination of good points that ought to bring your order by return mail. How many of these fine plants do you want? Jack- son & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. HYDRANGEA. OTAKSA — In field, ready for 5-in. pots. -15c each FRENCH VARIETIES— In field, pink and white, ready for 5-inch pots 20c each OTAKSA — In field, large plants, ready for 9-inch pots 75c each OTAKSA— Pot -grown, 5-inch $3.60 per doz. French Varieties, strong, pot-grown, 5-inch 4.20 per doz. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago, 111. Hydrangeas, Otaksa and all French sorts, 4- in. pot plants, $15 per 100; 5-in., $20 per 100. Field-grown specimens for 8 to 10-in. tubs, 8 to 12 shoots, $25 per 100. both in Otaksa and French varieties. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 5 and 6-inch pots, strong plants, $20 and $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. irises. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from frames, ready for 6-inch pots, full of fruit and flowers, $10 per 100; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. LILY OF THE VAIXEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had in Valley, giving the best results all year round, $18 for 1,000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley pips, ex. cold storage, New York or Chicago. Finest grade of German and Danish pips. Ask for prices. Loechner & Co., Inc., 11 "Warren St.. New York. Lily of the valley, from cold storage. New York or Chicago, $16 per 1,000; $S.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250 pips. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, packed in cases of 1,000, $17 per case. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Ageratum, Coleus, double alyssum, English ivy, heliotrope, ivy geraniums, lantanas, lemon verbenas, moonvines, parlor ivy, petunias, pom- pon chrysanthemums, salvia, swainsona, trades- cantia, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Seedlings: Coreopsis Grandiflora, aquilegia, bellis perennis, hardy pinks, forget-me-nots, sweet William, wall flowers, Canterbury bells and foxglove, 35e per 100; $2.45 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. William Riley, Torresdale, Pa. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12-bbl. bale, $3; bur- laped. Joe H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn.- Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Norway maples, 1-5-inch Cal. Oriental pines, 1-4-inch Cal. Pin-Oaks, 1%-3-ineh Cal. Write for prices. The Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eaton- town, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- establis hed. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q., Bogota (Chapinero). Columbia. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 . .$ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.0U Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins....$ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins.... 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 l.OO 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-lnch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots. 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs. 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs. 6 to 7. 5 to 5Yc ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs. 6 to 7, 6 to 6Y2 ft. 10.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made-Up Plants. Inches high. Each. 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30.. 2.00 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38.. 2.50 7-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40.. 3.00 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 3S to 44.. 3.50 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 50 .. 5.00 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58. . 6.00 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5V> ft. 10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 6 ft. high 12.00 Verv strong specimens. 15-inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. LATANIA PALMS and PANDANUS VEIT- CH1I, in 15-inch tubs, suitable for hotel and other decorations, at bargain prices. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. __ Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PANSIES. PANS4ES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $» per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If 1 could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testtmonials- and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOBNSVILLE, PA._ PANSY PLANTS from Henry Mette's seeds. All giant flowering, strong, stocky plants, ready now, $2.50 per 1.000; $10 per 5,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PANSY PLANTS, finest mixture out; good- plants, $1 per 100; cash please. GEORGE PO PP, JR., Fort Re covery, Ohhx. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansy Seedlings. William Riley, Torres- dale, Pa. PANDANUS. PANDANUS VEITCHII, 3 to 5-inch pots, 25c to 75c each. Specimen plants, 8 to 10-inch pots, $2 to $3 each; big value. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50e each; $45 per 100; 6-inch, 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. PEONIES. PEONIES, 3 to 5 eyes, named kinds, $15- per 100. Our selection, $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Dreer's herbaceous peonies. For varieties and. prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies. Write for list. Peterson Nursery. Stock Exchange Bldg.. Chicago. PEPPERS. CELESTIAL PEPPERS from 6-inch pots, field- grown, full of fruit and flowers, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PERENNIALS. Ten thousand Perennials, field-grown, eighteen' varieties. Will exchange for 2%-in. hydrangea,, nursery stock, violets, canna, gladiolus or what have you; or sell for $3 per 100. Gerstenkorm & Klumpp, R. 4, Box 128, Decatur, 111, PERENNIAL PLANTS, large assortment, strong plants, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. PHLOXES. PHLOX, Choice Varieties, $5 per 100. Strong clumps, field-grown. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. PQINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS. Large Quantity, Choice Stock. 100 1.000 2y.-inch! $3.00 $45.00 2%-inch, extra select 6.00 50.00 3 -inch 8.00 70.00 JOHN KKUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; fine seock. Extra select, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III. Poinsettias for Christmas pans, strong, healthy, well rooted, 214-inch pot plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 250- at 1,000 rate. G. BRCNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. POINSETTIAS. 2H-inch. 4L'.c: 3K.-ineh. 10. Strong stock. Cash, please. JOY FLORAL CO., Nashville. Tenn. POINSETTIAS, strong stock, all top cuttings from 3-in. pots, $5—100; $45—1,000. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. Clearance sale price of strong 2^-in. Poin- settias, $4 per 100; none better anywhere. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St.. Terre Haute, Ind. Poinsettias, strong plants, 2%-inch, $5.50 per 100; 250 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. POINSETTIAS, 2%-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 544 The American Florist. Sept. 25, PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. GIGANTEA AND GBANDIFLORA. 214-inch, $3.00 per loO; $25.00 per 1,000; 3- lnch ?6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRAND1FLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2VS-inch, $3 per 1U0; 3-inch, .$0 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2!4-inch, $3 per 1(10; 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Primroses, Chinese and Malacoides, 2%-inch, $2 per 100. Forbesil, Obconica Alba Rosea and Ruby, 2%-inch, $1.50 per 100, Ob. gigantea, 2%-inch, $2.00 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 2^-inch, $3.0u per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 3- Inch, $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, IL& . Primula obconica, mixed or separate colors, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.U00. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2y 4 -inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. PRIVET. PRIVET. WE OFFER AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. Each Ten 100 1,000 18-24 in,, light 10c $0.75 $3.50 $30.00 2-3 ft 15c 1.00 7.50 60.00 3-4 ft., heavy 20c 1.25 10.00 75.00 4-5 ft., heavy 30e 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spirea and Berberry. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, III. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes.. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS'. Fine healthy stock ready for Immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ROSES, good, strong, two-year-old, fleld- grown, own roots or buds, for forcing. Baby Ramblers, red. pink and white; Dorothy Per- kins, White Dorothy Perkins, Hiawatha, Tau- sendschon, Magna Charta, etc. Write for our full list, special prices, and wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Roses, English field-grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Bees, Ltd., 1077 Mill St., Liverpool, Eng. ROSE PLANTS, Killarney. Am. Beauty. Kai- serin, Maryland, etc., 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; 4-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, HI- SEEDS. PANSY SEEDS. finest GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz.; Yi oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz.; % oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant Mixed, $3 per oz.; y t oz., $1; trade packet. 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurfl*. Swedesboro, N. J. Holland grown seeds. Beets, mangels, sugar beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celeriac, chicory, cornsalad, cress, endive, kale, kohl- rabi, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, spinach, turnip, rutabaga. Sluis Brothers, Enkhuizen, Holland. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark. $7 per, 1,000: $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. : , Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano& Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. SEEDS. PANSY SEEDS, FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL strain, $5 per oz.; y t oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz.; y A oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common giant mixed, $3 per oz.; y 4 oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. ^^ Seeds, winter flowering sweet peas, Spencer types. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties; beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R . & M. GOD1NEAU, Angers, France. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern S eed and Irri gation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squasb and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S, M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, growers for the trade, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conu. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek. Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SMILAX. Smilax, 214-inch, $2.50 per 100; $23 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, II I. Smilax, 2%-inch, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Alo nz o J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Smilax, 2-in., $1.25 per 100~ Elmer" Rawlings", Allegany, N; Y. Smilax, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. Al- bert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. SPIREA. SPIREAS. WE OFFER SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. Each Ten 100 1,000 2-3 ft 15c $1.00 $7.00 $60.00 3-4 ft 20c 1.25 8.00 75.00 Send today for our complete price list. Also see ads under Privet and Berberry. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, III. STEVIA. STEVIA. fleld-grown, large and bushy, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. STRAWBERRIES. Strawberries, pot-grown, Barrymore, Brandy- wine, Early Ozark, Gaudy, Golden Gate, Her- mitage, Hundred Dollar, McKinley, Morning Star, Myrtle Murrell, Silver Coin, Steven's Late, Success, Three W's. U. S., King Edward, Wm. Belt, $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Chesapeake, Fendall, Pearl, $2.25 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Everbearing (Progressive, Productive, Superb), $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Monmouth Nursery, Little Silv er, N. J. PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, white. 4-inch, ready for bench- ing, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Lettuce and cabbage, $1 per 1,000. Parsley, 50c per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Parsley, dbl. curled. $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. VINCAS. VINCA VAR., rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000.. Large field-grown plants, $5 per 1U0. L. C; Lewis, Pontiac, Mich. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for fleld-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS', Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCAS — Field-grown plants, variegata, $4 per 100. Rooted tips, variegata, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO., SPRINGFIELD,. OHIO. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. " Vinca Var., fleld plants, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 214-inch. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000; 3-ineh, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. VIOLETS, Gov. Herrick, extra fine field clumps, $5 per 100. Cash. Ship now or later. W. H. CULP & CO., Wichita, Kansas. TO EXCHANGE. ' TO EXCHANGE — Some fine extra heavy 4-inch Asparagus plumosus; extra fine 3 and 4-inch Carex Japonica; fine heavy 4-inch Boston Ferns for geranium stock, old or young plants of S. A. Nutt and Mme. Bruant. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-4 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1.000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1.000 for 35c; 3.000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. 111.. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cincinnati, O. MISCELLANEOUS. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond. Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vapor- izing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's Im- proved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, S'cot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co.. 800 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago, III. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1.O00, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. __^_ Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. *0. Pierce Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St.. Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Ch icago. Raffia, natural and colored, MeHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. Smith's Revised Chrysanthemum Manual, 50c postpai d. Elmer D. Smith & Co .. Adrian, Mich. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c; 500, $3; $5.60 per 1.000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store , Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire banging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapo- lis. Minn. ^_^ . Floral, designs, wire window^ guards, office railings and all fancy work, lamp shade frames. Eagle Wire Works, 2338 Ontario. , St., Cleve- land, Ohio. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. *9'5- The American Florist. 545 MORE KROESCHELL BOILERS " USED FOR .GREENHOUSE 'HEATING THAN [ BUY DIRECT ■■ bBIANYOTHEF FACTORY TO USER PRICES ^MAKi KROESCHELL BROS. CO , 452 WEST ERIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. BUSINESS SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Better business all around and a stiffening- of prices are the glad tid- ings. After the past two months every- one here is feeling more encouraged now that the florist business gets bet- ter, but most everyone tells of over- supply of asters and sweet peas, and even though the call has been better than ever before, they go to waste. Too many fine flowers for the amount of business is the report of all, but rain and hail have ruined a lot of stock, so the benefit comes to the flor- ist as a consequence. Carnations are somewhat scarce lately and not many good ones are to be had. Some chrys- anthemums are appearing-, but only yellow, and there is no great call or sale for them. Home' grown roses are coming in, and this is the first season that our market has had any sort of a supply of local grown flowers from indoors. Some very good blooms have arrived, and had a fairly good call, es- pecially white, although yellow had the demand too. Sunburst seems to be the real thing in the yellow. Ophelia is simply grand and sells readily at the highest price of any rose, not except- ing American Beauty. From some cause the American Beauty comes in rather a washed-out color and not rich and attractive as in the east, so Ulrich Brunner goes instead at American Beauty prices. Very fine weather pre- vails, and up to the present no frost to injure anything. Field carnations have done exceptionally well and a big percentage has been moved inside and are making a fine start. From reports not as many will be planted in as last season. Many growers had too much of a loss from over-supply, for they could not be sold, even at ridicu- lously low prices. Practically no new buildings have been erected this year, but extensive repairs and rebuilding had to be done at several places. A great many tour- ists have visited our city this season and business from them was quite a help to the florist trade, and they all expressed admiration for our "floral city." S. L. H. Sharon, Pa. — John Murchie has re- built his range on South Irvine street. St. Louis, Mo. — The school garden exhibits of the public schools will oc- cupy one entire section at the St. Louis Agricultural Fair, October 4-9. Chambersburg, Pa. — The sixth an- nual exhibition of flowers grown by the school children of Chambersburg, under the auspices of the Civic club, was held in the high school, Septem- ber 11. AS THE SEASON ADVANCES you want to be sure of quick service when in need of any greenhouse material. We not only promise but actually give you quick service, and can supply anything you need either for new greenhouses or repairs. Twenty-five years' experience. Best Material. Reasonable Prices. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true, because boto bevels are on the Game tide. Can't twist and break the class in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No lights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. Noothets like It. Order from your dealer^ or diiect from us. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples ftee. EENKTA.DBEEB.t 714 ChMtnat 8troet>v PhlUatlpbi*, Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopesshowine special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing Lititz, Pa. — Martin H. Hess, retired florist, died here September 14. Reno, Nev. — Chas. H. Stoddard, A. B. Updike and Lytton Stoddard have in- corporated a company and opened the Flower Shop in the Masonic Temple building-. Henry Hefty formerly of the Art Floral Co., San Francisco, has been installed as manager. Imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good Value, Viz.: Price per pound. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. Bale REGULAR 17c 15c 12V 2 c 10Hc FLORISTS' SPECIAL... 19c 17c 13K 2 c HHc Vaughan's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75: 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin. N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. A. HERRMANN, Cup* Flowers, all colors, Cyca« Leayes, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Price* — 404-412 East 34th St. NEW YORK 546 The American Florist. Sept. 25, "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Providence, R. I. TRADE WEAKENS UNDER HOT SPELL. Weather conditions here the past week inclined everyone to think that summer was starting instead of being ■on the wane. All stocks -increased greatly with the warm days, and as the thermometer went up business be- gan to slacken. Roses are now in heavy supply, the receipts being al- most more than the trade can handle, and as a result prices are correspond- ingly low. Carnations are coming in with better length of stem, and the quality generally is improving. As- ters are still seen in quantity, but the quality is not up to the usual stand- ard. Gladioli have shortened in sup- ply, and prices have advanced in con- sequence. Dahlias are arriving, but it seems this flower decreases in popular- ity with each succeeding year. Some df the varieties are excellent for dis- play work, but as a cut flower there is little demand for them. NOTES. Johnston Bros, had one of the most attractive window decorations seen in the city this season. It called atten- tion to the fact that "flowers by tele- graph" was one of the features of their business, and a window full of cards and tags from florists in all parts of the United States with ribbons running from them to the respective cities shown on a large map, carried out the idea. It was unique, the arrangement was excellent, and it attracted consid- erable attention as something out of the ordinary. The Rhode Island Horticultural So- ciety held its September flower show at the Narragansett hotel last week. The attendance was good, both day and evening. The opening of several lunch rooms furnished some additional business this week, orders being placed for palms and ferns for decorations. H. A. T. Albany, N. Y. Among those who attended the flower show in Rochester was William C. Gloeckner of this city. He returned with a good report of the exhibits of gladioli and the roses sent by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. On the way from Rochester Mr. Gloeckner stopped at TJtica to visit the establish- ment of Brant Brothers. He found (N. eWorld r° %£ ^ ■ % P / C* * / EVERY GENUINE * 1/1 i/ie ooilr«i^i^ TRAOE MARK THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Boilers AT SMASHED PRICES! SAVE 50% on High Grade Boilers and TUBES Our tre- mendous stocks pur- chased for cash trom ', Liquidators ees are secur- >t about one-half the usual cost. Thus we save you bi& money on the price of equipment. Engineering Service Free. You aUo benefit by our free engineering- service. Our 23 years of experience are at your disposal free. Have our experts furnish plans and designs for your heating problems. Take advantage of the great savings made possible by this free expert service. Our $10,000,000.00 capital and reputation for honest and dependable dealing back every transaction. Tell us you r needs. Get our in- comparable low prices. Write for our big Free Price Wrecker Heating Catalog No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Note: 4-in boiler tubes at a bargain. Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our claytile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list tod ay and be convinced that we are giving you facts. ILLINOIS PIPE fi MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. MONINfiER COMPANY, CHICAGO 902 BlauJiawk St. CINCINNATI Union Centra I Life Bids. NEW TORI Mlrbridge Bldg that the firm had just completed a new rose house, 50 feet by 400 feet. It is being 1 stocked with Pink and White Killarneys, Ophelia, Prince d' Aren- berg, and Killarney Brilliant. R. D. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew. carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE Ascalicide and fungicide combined for Sao Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 1296 nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If you cannot obtain our products from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. NIKOTEEN For Spraying 1 . APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Vour Dealer for it. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS *9 Z 5' The American Florist. 547 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS RED POROUS POTS POT MAKERS I Standard Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla- | WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I men, Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per ■crate: 456 4VVin., cr:ite. $5.24 2000 1%-in. crate, $6.00 150O2 4.88 1500 2Jf 5.35 15U0 2V 2 6.10 1000 3 5.00 800 3*6 5.80 5U0 4 4.50 320 5 210 54 >44 6 1S07 60 8 4.51 3.18 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, W$8K£ August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breit schwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Hangers For sale by "Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. i. n. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLBY, Detroit. Mich. Ren 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS FANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCIN NATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAtH^ ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES » RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the kind we have to oBer. We use nothing; but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first class pot at a popular price. All foods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering?? ' We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co* Gen'l Office and Works so. zanesville, o. . New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. DREER'S "Riverton Special" Cedar Plant Tubs No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 10 20m. $1.45 $16.00 $130.00 20 18 in. 1.30 14.00 30 16 in. 1.00 11.25 40 14 in. .65 7.00 50 12 in. .45 5.00 60 10 in. .38 4.00 70 8 in. .30 3.50 115.00 92.00 56.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 Mduuiacturea loi us exclusively. Tde best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle. Henry A. Dreer, s»Jj, Piub, Bulls and Sopp&s, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. steWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. The Haeger Potteries ■4A jj^j* W make flower pots that grow the 1 HE ( best plants and bring the best J-T^Fi-1 trade. Also the latest creations J^^*^*^^* in glazed ware for every use. #No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars, VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee, 111. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OCR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICKS. 527 Plymouth Place. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NEPON^ET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little, Shipprrs ma; use them and i-ave their cust"mers many dollars in express charges. Vaughpn's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory Price: $3.O0, postpaid American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 548 The American Florist. Se pt- 25, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.... Ill Alpha Floral Co 527 American Spawn Co. 538 Amlins E C Co 521 Anderson S A 527 Angrermueller G H..5<:3 Aphine Mfg Co 546 Archias Floral Co. ..530 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 526 Aachmann Godfrey.. 5i9 Badjley. Riedel & Meyer 525 Barnard WW Co... 533 Bassett& Washburn. 516 Banmer Aug R 527 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 526 Bees Ltd 537 Begerow's 528 BereerBros 522 Bernine H G 523 Blackistone Z D... 529 Bodeer J & Sons Co. 534 Boland J B Co 527 BolgianoJ&Sons....533 BraeeRoss 527 Bramley & Son 530 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 53- Breitmeyer'sJSons.,528 BrunsHN 533 B runnings 534 Bryan AlonzoJ 531 Buchbinder Bros... 526 BnckbeeH W. .-....- 530 BudlongJ A 520 Burpee W A & Co. .534 Caldwell theWoods man Co 526 California Florists.. 530 Camp Conduit Co.. .546 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 518 Chicago House Wrecking Co 546 Clark EB Seed Co. 534 Clarke's Sons D £29 Clay & Son 546 Cleveland Cut Flower Co.. ......'529 Conard & Jones Co.. 537 Cooke Geo H 5^7 Cowee W J 545 Coy HC Seed Co.... 534 Craig RobtCo 535 Cunningham Jos H .531 DardsChas 528 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 537 Delgado Francisco.. 537 Denton Floral Co . . .530 Detroit Flower Pot Mig Co 547 Dietsch A & Co IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co .539 Dreer HA. ...513 545 547 Duerr Cbas A 530 Duluth Floral Co.... 530 Dunlop JohnH 529 Eagle Wire Works.. IV Edwards Fold Box.. 548 Elastic-Lyke Co. ...Ill EmmansGeo M 531 Erne & Klingel 521 Evans Co The J A. ..548 Eyres H G 529 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 546 Fish Henry Seed Co. 53! Florists' Hail Assn.. 548 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 5'5 Ford William P 524 Franzen PO 535 Frauenfelder C 527 Freeman Mrs J B.... 530 FreyCH 530 Frey & Frey 5.9 Friedman 527 Froment H E 525 Fnrrow& Co 530 Galvin Thos F .. ..529 Garland Mfg Co Ill Gasser J M Co 529 Giblin & Co HI Godineau R & M 534 Gorham & Limpus.,545 .527 Graham A & Son. Grand Rapids Floral Co 530 Grasselli Chemical Co 547 GudeBros S28 Guttman & Raynor . line) 525 Haeger Potteries The 547 Hardesty & Co 527 Harley Pottery Co.. .547 Hart GeorgeB 525 Haven Seed Co The. 534 Heacock Jos Co II Heinl John G& Son .530 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis... 530 Herr Albert M 531 Herrmann A 545 Hess & Swoboda 528 Hews A H &Co 547 Hilfinger Bros 547 Hill D Nurs Co 537 Hoerber Bros 521 Hollywood Gardens. 529 Holm &01son 528 Holton & Hunkel , Co 523 Home Cor School 538 Horticultural Ptg , Co The 540 HurH Edgar F 534 Ickes-BraunMillCo.545 leoe Bros 548 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co546 Isbell S M & Co. ...533 Jackson & Perkins... 539 Johnston & Co T J.. .527 lones Percy 516 Joy Floral Co 530 Kasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 547 Keller Sons J B 530 Kelway & Son 534 Kennicott Bros Co. 521 Kerr RC Floral Co. 530 Kervan Co The 525 Kessler Wm 525 King Construct Co. .548 Kohr A F 547 Kramer I N & Son. ..547 Kroeschell Bros Co .545 Kruchten John 519 Kuehn C A 523 Kuhl Geo A. 531 Kusik & Co H 523 Kyle & Foerster 521 LaCrosse Floral Co. .523 Lager & Hurrell 531 Landreth Seed Co.. 534 Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 530 Lange A.'. 527 Leborius JJ 529 Leedle Floral Co ...539 Leroys Nursery Co Louis 536 Lit tit-held & Wyman540 Lockland Lum Co.. Ill Loechner & Co Inc. .534 London Flower Shp.529 Lovett IT 537 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co 512 McCallum Co 522 McConnell Alex 527 McHutchison&Co...534 M cNeff-Swenson Co 526 Mann Otto 534 Matthews the Flo'st.527 MatthewsonJE 528 May &Co LL 528 Meconi Paul 525 Memphis Flo Shop. .530 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 527 Mette Henry 538 Miller & Musser 521 Moninger J C Co 546 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 524 Moore, Hentz & Nash 524 Murray Samuel. .... .528 Myers Florist 530 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 548 Newell A 529 N Y Cut Flower Ex.. 525 Nicotine Mfg Co 546 Niessen Leo Co 522 Northwestern Wire Works 548 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Ostertag Bros 529 Palez Paul M 528 Palmer W J & Son . .52s Park Floral Co 528 Peacock Dahlia Farms 537 PedrickG R& Son.. 534 Peterson Nursery. ..536 Peters & Reed Poty .547 Phillips Bros 530 PierceFO Co Ill Pierson A N (Inc)...5i9 Pierson F R Co I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 532 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .50 Pillshury 1 L 548 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 522 FlathH 535 Podesta&Baldocchi .529 Poehlmann Bros Co 514 515 Pollworth C C Co. ..523 Portland Flo Shop. .53 I Pyfer A T & Co 517 Kaedlein Basket Co. 5i8 Randall A L Co 521 Randolph & Mc- Clements 527 Rawlings Elmer 5^9 Ready Reference.... 541 Reed & Keller 548 Regan Ptg House .'47 Reid Edw 522 Reinberg Geo 521 Reinberg Peter.. 517 535 Reuter&Son SJ....527 Rice Bros 523 Riley William 533 Robinson J c Seed Co 534 Rock WmLFlwr Co 530 Rohnert Waldo 533 Routzahn Seed Co ..533 Rusch G&Co 523 Rye George 530 St. Louis Seed Co...5<3 Schiller, the Florist.. 530 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 548 Schling Max 528 Schwake Chas & Co. 524 Sharp Partridge & Co 548 Sheridan Walter F. . 525 Shrewsbury Nurs 536 Siebrechi George C.525 Simmons & Son 530 Situation & Wants... 511 SkidelskvSSS-Co.... I skinner M B & Co.. .Ill Sluis Bros 533 Small J H& Sons.. ..527 Smith A W & Co. ...529 SmithE D&Co 531 Smith & Fetters Co. .527 Smith & Hemenway.III Smith Henry 530 Smith Wm C Flo Co.523 Smith W&T Co... I ^torrs & Harrison... 535 StumppGEM 529 ^unerior Mpchine & Boiler Works. ..546 Syracuse Pot'ry Co.. 547 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Thorburn J M & Co. 534 Tonner O A M6 TottyChasH 539 Traendly&Schenck.525 United Cut Flwr Co. 525 Vaughan AL & Co.. 519 Vaughan's Seed Store I 531 535 540 545 547 Vick'sbons J 534 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 538 WaiteFW 548 Walker F Co 527 Wallace F D IV Weiland M 529 Weiland & Risch 521 Welch Patrick 522 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 533 Whilldin Pottery Co. 547 Whitted Floral Co.. .527 Wietor Bros 518 521 Wild Gilbert H 537 Willens Cons Co III Wittbold GCo 527 Wolfskil) Bros & Morris Goldenson .5*0 Wood Bros 531 Yokohama Nurs Co 534 Young A L& Co.... 525 Young Job n&Co 524 Young & Nugent .527 Zecb & Mann. ..519 521 Ziska Jos 521 Zvolanek Anton C...534 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all the leading carnation growers as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— w rite for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed 1G0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing KING The name that assures "the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION CO, I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. I CUT FLOWER BOXES! EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK : ' ' v* Tt ^L& ' ' iS^I K&aJPl lr 1 / Mention the American Florist when writing No lots if yon mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE 4 "On, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it v**ry satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. I L. Iohnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesburg, ill. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnations IS WITH' SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 3000 PostpaidSample Fret F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mast. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Machine Co, -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing A Record To Be Proud Of The Florists' Hail Association has paid 200© ' losses amounting to a total ot $282,000.00 For fall particulars address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River. N. J. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy wire Lamp Shade*. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, H IheAmek Tr^ America is "the Prow of the Jlessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 2, 1915. The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameilo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries - in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., President; Robert C Kerr, Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; "\YM. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y ., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. No. 1426 AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- oor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. \V. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasu rer CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, 0., November 10-14 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W.Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary I American Dahlia Society. First Annual Exhibition, New York, September 24-26, 1915. Success Crowns Initial Show. The first annual exhibition of the American Dahlia Society, held in co- operation with the Horticultural So- ciety of New York, opened in the American Museum of Natural History, Central _ Park West and Seventy- seventh street, on the afternoon of September 24, 1915. The quality and volume of the stock placed on exhi- bition was very gratifying to the offi- cers and members of the society and pleasing to the general public. There was no charge for admission. Noteworthy and extensive exhibits were made by W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Richard Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.; George L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.; N. Har- old Cottam & Son, Wappinger's Pall, N. Y.; John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flower- field, N. Y.; O. P. Chapman, Jr., Wes- terly, R. I.; George H. "Walker, North Dighton, Mass.; P. W. Popp, Mamaro- neck, N. Y.; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; John Scheepers & Co., Inc., New York, and other. The exhibits of baskets, table decorations and other decorative features, by a number of New York retail florists were very fine. These were by Alfred Kottmiller. 426 Madison avenue; Max Schling, 22 West 59th street; G. E. M. Stumpp, 761 Fifth avenue, and Young & Nu- gent, 42 West 28th street. There were bridal bouquets of dahlias, and while we may not expect the dahlia to come in great vogue for this purpose, the artists showed clever work. The col- lections of cactus, show and decora- tive dahlias were very fine and the. originators and growers are certainly keeping abreast of their brethren, whose fancy and genius turns to other flowering plants. While some of the commercial men may look askance at the dahlia, it is a fine subject for the amateur. A certificate of merit was awarded to John Scheepers & Co., Inc., for a collection of cactus dahlia seedlings not in commerce. This collection was understood to be of English origin. Special prizes were also awarded for meritorious exhibits not provided for in the schedule to Wm. Shillabas, Essex Falls, N. J., and to Mrs. E. T. Barrows, Plainfield, N. J. The judges were as follows: J. C. Clarke, Phila- delphia, Pa.; Prof. F. H. Hall, Geneva, N. Y.; Jas. Kirby, Huntington, N. Y.; Leonard Barron, New York; F. R. Austin, Tuckerton, N. J.; Geo.' W. Kerr, Philadelphia, Pa.; P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; Prof. Geo. w! Fraser, Storrs, Conn., and J. Harrison Dick, New Yoi'k. On the afternoon of September 25, interesting lectures on the dahlia were delivered by Prof. Hall of the Geneva, N. Y. experiment station and Prof. Norton of the Maryland State Agri- cultural College, College Park, Md. Business Meeting - . The business meeting of the society was held on the evening of September 24 in the lecture room of the Ameri- can Museum of Natural History. The meeting was well attended and much interest was manifested in the pro- ceedings. Following the address of President Richard Vincent, Jr., it was announced that invitations for the dahlia show of 1916 had already been' received from the Rochester Florists' Club and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The president recommended that the first show be held at Rochester an- other, the next week, at Philadelphia and a third, following at New York. He added that the American Dahlia So- ciety was one of the promising children of the Society of American Florists and had a bright future. Secretary Lane spoke of the increase in membership and predicted that before the close of this show it would reach 200. He took the optimistic view that before the meet- ing of 1916 the membership would reach 500. Seventy-five per cent of the present membership are amateurs. Treasurer Austin made a satisfactory report. Brief remarks were made by Prof. Hall of Geneva, N. Y. and Geo. L. Stillman of Westerly, R. I. 550 The American Florist. Oct. 2. The present officers were re-elected as follows : Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., president; Joseph J. Lane, New York, secretary; F. R. Austin, Tuckerton, N. J., treasurer. The fol- lowing were elected vice-presidents : Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I., north; Prof. Norton, College Park, Md., south; E. Stanley Brown, East Mo- riches, N. Y., east; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., west. The executive committee consists of G. W. Kerr, Philadelphia, Pa.; Jas. Duthie, Oyster Bay, N. Y. ; Isaac S. Hendrickson, Flowerfield, N. Y.; P. W. Popp, Mamar- oneck, N. Y.; J. Harrison Dick, New York. The following constitute the nomenclature committee : Prof. F. H. Hall, Geneva, N. Y.; Prof. Geo. W. Fraser, Connecticut Agricultural Col- lege, Storrs, Conn.; Jas. Kirby, Hun- tington, N. Y.; L. P. Peacock, Berlin, N. J. and Leonard Barron, Garden City, N. Y. Prof. Hall called attention to the work before the committee by saying that there were now over 4,000 names of dahlias that are grown in this country. It was left to the executive com- mittee to decide the meeting place for 1916. Greetings were sent to W. W. Wilmore of Denver. President Vincent's Address. Ladies and gentlemen and members of the American Dahlia Society : We meet today for the first time before the public, and have put forth our first efforts to give you an idea of the immensity of the dahlia loving public and of the growing love for this beautiful flower, that can be grown and flowered by the humble cottage as well as by the prince or king. Surely a man having a gar- den of beautiful, well grown dahlia flowers, no matter how humble his position in life, feels rich and happy in being the owner of so much that makes the garden and home beauti- ful. Of course, as with everything else, there are apt to be failures in dahlias as in other varieties of flowers. Even the large growers have their ups and downs to contend with, but taking one year with another, the dahlia cannot be surpassed for pro- ducing a good crop of bloom. Some- times from slight circumstances the amount of bloom, size, etc., is materially reduced, and again the insect pests, which gather, not generally on the dahlia, but on other things planted near them, when short of other food will attack the dahlia. To avoid these ills, we would advise that separate plantings be made at an interval of two or three weeks between plantings. R. Vincent, Jr., 'White Marsh, Md. President American Dahlia Society. The late planting very often does the best, as it has the cooler and longer nights, makes a more sturdy and insect resisting growth, and generally produces the best and finest flowers. The early planted ones very often get woody, but cutting the flowers with long stems, or cutting the plants back, this, if done early in the season will renew the growth and produce nearly as good flowers as the later planted ones. The main thing is, do not be afraid to use the knife on them. This is often required in thinning out, some varieties growing too thickly to pro- duce fine flowers. Again, if extra large flowers are wanted, these are obtained by what is termed disbudding; that is, as soon as the buds can be seen, pick out all the buds but the main one, then the entire strength goes in that one flower. This can only be done in the large flowering type. The smaller flowered varieties do not justi- fy this amount of trouble. One point where many people fail and com- plain, is in the wintering over of their roots. The varieties that form large clumps with big tubers are not so hard to keep; they will keep where potatoes keep good; but some of the finer varieties do not make much else but a mass of fine rootlets, which are very hard to keep. In this case they want bedding in sand, earth, or some material that will keep from drying up. My own experience with the dahlia goes back a goodly number of years, when as a boy, my father had a dozen or so of double ones in the garden. I was so struck with them that I thought nothing could equal them, and I offered my father a sixpence that I had saved up for something else to allow me to call one dahlia plant mine. My next experience was in Maryland during the Civil war. As a young man, I had charge of the dahlia patch on the place %2 m i'ift'Sfcii?* H f. t °*$m£&r **"■ *'irfmiiriklk#liftWi/r Tin « ^Mt' > !i n ™ i™* iff i5»w fit jWEJ^b^E K ; ''^*5^P«S^^mHH HKSw^ 'v* - PfcSpll||«5 iF^md En' ^jgmw WM^B^^^^BjjfcL^I ■gs "" ■ ^■■^aQ uSpfcfV . " u rBBI ■■■■■■ X.-*- * X, AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY'S NEW YORK SHOW. R. Vincent, Jr. A Sons Co.'s Silver Medal Exhibit. J9'5- The American Florist. 551 AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY'S NEW YORK SHOW. W. Atlee Burpee &, Co.'s Gold Medal Exhibit. my father was managing-, and I had the privilege of putting a lot of them on exhibition at one of the horticul- tural shows held in the Maryland Insti- tute in Baltimore. This was apparently the first exhibition of dahlias given in Baltimore. It attracted attention, many hardly believing they were flowers. If I remember rightly this collection was purchased from the late Peter Henderson, and I believe that if the American history of the dahlia could be traced out, he was the first to introduce the dahlia in variety and quantity to this country. My sincere hope is that this Ameri- can Dahlia Society may continue its good work so nobly begun so that in every home, no matter how humble, wherever there is a garden spot, dahlias may be planted and the country beau- tified. Notes. W. Atlee Burpee's display, that cap- tured the gold medal, was as notewor- thy for its artistic arrangement as for the quality of the stock. A background of black velvet, or velveteen, brought out the flowers in fine relief, but the quality of the stock was excellent and arranged with grasses. In this collec- tion were noted such favorites as Mrs. Hugh Dickson, pink; Beliot, crimson; Delice, pink; Brittannia, salmon pink; Mrs. D. Fleming, white, and The Lion, pink. George W. Kerr supervised the arrangement of this exhibit. As the exhibition season is now opened, before we forget it, we would say a word to prospective exhibitors. If your stock is worth exhibiting it is worth while to label it properly. If there is no device in existence for properly labeling flowers in an exhibi- tion, there are plenty of bright men • who could soon invent one. "We scribes American Dahlia Society's Show. Prize Vase of Dahlias Arranged by G. E. M, Stumpp, New York. do the best we can to report the shows, but a label that looks like a doctor's prescription, sometimes causes intem- perate language. Our friend and neighbor, W. A. Man- da, of South Orange, N. J., is a val- uable man for the exhibitions. He calls his place the "Universal Horticultural Establishment" or something like that, and as the lamented Lincoln used to say : "he is more than half right." His dahlias, Albert Manda and Mrs. Du Pont, are wonders. Albert Manda. a single pink nearly a foot in diameter, took first prize for the largest dahlia in the show. The ladies were noteworthy as ex- hibitors. Sunshine, a beautiful yellow- single, exhibited by Mrs. C. H. Stout, Short Hills, N. J., was a prize winner. The exhibit of Mrs. O. P. Chapman, Jr., Hillcrest Dahlia Gardens, Wester- ly, R. I., was well staged and attrac- tive and contained good stock. Sev- eral well arranged baskets and hampers were noted in this exhibit. It was not placed in competition. Miss Eleanor F. Fullerton, 13 years old, of Medford, L. I., N. T., captured a special prize for 25 distinct varieties, one flower each. Little Miss Fuller- tori is just naturally a florist; she could not help it. Her father, H. B. Ful- lerton, is director of the agricultural development of Long Island, and her mother knows more about flowers than half the florists in this country. No exhibit was more carefully ar- ranged than that of Geo. W. Stillman of Westerly, R. I., and though the word "specialist" is sometimes mis- placed it seems to fit Mr. Stillman. His stock was good and finely arranged. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md., made a fine display and 552 The American Florist. Oct. 2 % had the largest number of blooms of any exhibitor. They were mainly ar- ranged in pyramidal form, encircled by many vases of choice blooms. This ex- hibit captured the silver medal. It must be remembered that the flowers for this exhibit had a long journey. It was agreed and so ordered, that President Vincent -was a good mixer and that Manager John Young was sometimes mistaken for a college presi- dent. Also, that Secretary Lane was an indefatigable worker. J. C. Vaughan of Chicago, who was in this city, visited the show as a guest of President Vincent. Mr. Vaughan was so well pleased with the show that he became a member of the society. In addition to dahlias, John Lewis Childs, Inc., Plowerfield, N. Y., repre- sented by I. S. Hendrickson, exhibited gladioli, montbretias and the Celosia Childsi, or Chinese wool flowers. An arch -with 2,500 dahlia blossoms from Richard Vincent Jr. & Sons, White Marsh, Md., was a striking fea- ture, displaying over 100 varieties. While the pompons were not so nu- merous, they were interesting. C. Louis Alling's smallest pompon was about the size of a 25 cent piece. *W. A. Finger, of the Long Island Dahlia Farms, Hicksville, N. Y., is one of the young men who may be called a specialist. George L. Stillman went from New York to Trenton, N. J., to exhibit at the state fair that opened September 27. John F. Anderson, Bernardsville, N. J., exhibited 12 seedlings not yet in commerce. Awards. Commercial. Oue hundred varieties, one each, short stems — Geo. H. Walker, North Dighton, Mass., first; Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I., second; N. Harold Cottam -& Son, Wappinger's Falls, N. Y., third;. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Berlin, N. J., special prize. - Fifty varieties, one each, short stems — Geo. H. Walker, first; Geo. L. Stillman, second; N. Harold Cottam & Son, third; Long Island Dah- Jia Farms, Hicksville, N. Y., special prize. Eight vases distinct cactus varieties, three in vase, long stems — C. Louis Ailing, West Haven, Conn., second. Eight distinct varieties decorative, three iu a vase, long stems — W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., first. Eight vases distinct varieties show, three in vase, long stems — C. Louis Ailing, first. Collection of peony-flowered, one of each — Geo. L. Stillman, first. Finest and most meritorious display, any of all classes; grasses or other foliage allowed', quality and arrangement to count — W. Atlee Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia. Pa., gold medal; It. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., silver medal; W. A. Manda, bronze medal. Dinner table decoration, any foliage allowed — Alfred Kottmiller, New York, first; Max Schling, New York, second; G. E. M. Stumpp. New York, third. Decoration, any design with any foliage — G. E. M. Stumpp, first; Max Schling, second. Vase, arranged for effect with any foliage — Max Schling, first; G. E. M. Stumpp, second. Basket arranged for effect, any foliage — A. Kottmiller, first; Max Schling, second; Young & Nugent, New York, third. Bridal bouquet, any foliage allowed — Max Schling, first; G. E. M. Stumpp, second. Vase of pink, named, 12 in a vase, long stems — Peacock Dahlia Farms, first; C. L. Ail- ing, second. Vase of fancy dahlias, named, one variety, 12 in a vase, long stems — C. L. Ailing, first. Vase any other color, one variety, 12 in a vase, long stems — W. A. Manda, first. Largest decorative bloom — W. A. Manda, first; Long Island Dahlia Farms, second. Largest cactus bloom — Long Island Dahlia Farms, first; Arthur Daly, second. Largest peony bloom — Mrs. H. Darlington, first. Smallest pompon, six blooms — C. L. Ailing, first; Wm. Shillabas, second. Smallest pompon, cactus variety, six blooms— N. Harold Cottam & Son, first. Smallest decorative pompon, six blooms — N. Harold Cottam & Son, first. Special Classes. Decorative, six each, six named varieties — W. \, Manda. first. Pompon, six each, six named varieties — Wm. Shillabas, first. Pompon, six each, 12 named varieties — Miss Elizabeth Morehouse, first. Non-Commercial. Fifty varieties, one each, short stems — E. M. Townsend, Oyster Bay, N. Y., first; Wm. J. Matthewson, Huntington, N. Y., second; Arthur Daly, New York, special prize. Twenty-five varieties, one each, short stems — Arthur Daly, first; E. M. Townsend, second: Elinor F. Fullei'tou, - Medford, L. I., special prize. Twelve varieties, one each, short stems — E. M. Townsend, first; Arthur Daly, second; Mrs. H. Darlington (P. W. Popp, Gi\), special prize. Twelve peony-flowered. 12 varieties, one of each, long stems — Mrs. IT. Darlington, first. Twelve decorative, 12 varieties, one each, long stems — Mrs. H. Darlington, first; Wm. Shilla- bas, Essex Falls, N. J., (J. P. Sorensen, Gr.), second. Thirty-six single and century, 12 varieties, three of each, long stems — Mis. II. Darlington, special prize. Twelve cactus, one variety, long stems, one in a vase — Mrs. H. Darlington, first; Miss Eliza- beth Morehouse, Fairfield, Conn., second. Twelve pompons, one variety, long stems, one in a vase — Wm. Shillabas, first. Twelve single or century, long stems, one in a vase — Mrs. H. Darlington, first; Mrs. C. H. Stout, Short Hills, N. J., second. Twelve fancy, one variety, long stems, one in a. vase — John F. Anderson, Bernardsville, N. J v first. Color Classes. Vase of scarlet, named, one variety. 12 in vase, long stems — W. A. Finger, Hicksville, N. Y., first; E. M. Townsend, second. Vase of white, named, one variety, 12 in vase, long stems — H. Viuceut, Jr.. & Sons Co., first; Peacock Dahlia Farms, second. Vase of yellow, named, one variety, 12 in vase, long stems — R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., first; Long Island Dahlia Farms, second. Outdoors at Dreer's. When anything is said of the nurser- ies of Henry A. Dreer. Inc., at River- ton, N. J., the great ranges of glass immediately flash up in the picture as seen in the mind's eye of most people and the place is recognized. To those, however, who have explored it in its entirety, who have gone to the limit of its broad acres, the greenhouse sec- tion is seen only as a part, an area protected from the rigors of winter. The original grounds, on which are built over three acres of glass, have been added to, until there was no- more room for expansion. The ground occupied here is about 50 acres. In addition to the houses there are acres of frames and slat sheds for the care of stock in both winter and summer. The surrounding grounds are given to rose gardens, acres of herbaceous stock in great variety, hardy border ferns, a splendid rock garden, show and stock water lily ponds, and a section planted with a wonderful variety of foliage and plumed grasses. The first extension to properly care for the space loving carinas and dahlias- is found a mile away at Riverview,. where 150 acres are filled with large quantities of the best varieties of these plants. Hundreds of long rows of can- nas three or four hundred feet in ^Mk-% • .Jg ?1 ffl |J M±M Pt# in! • ; '%# • ■S fc* 1 V 9 3 .£: w^ WVifl F| ■ ■ if M ^3!fo|^,^.-=^; AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY'S NEW YORK SHOW. Prize liasket Exhibited bv Young * Nugent, New York. 19*5- The American Florist. 553 length run at right angles from the Pennsylvania railroad which passes the place. These extend the full width of the nursery, making a solid mass of color a quarter of a mile or more in width. Everything introduced in can- nas is given a trial here. It is interest- ing that one or two plants of a variety are not sufficient to demonstrate its value, there must be enough to make a block or mass of color before its right to a place in the catalogue can be de- termined. Sixty acres are here planted in dah- lias; there are over 750 varieties in a total of over 300,000 plants. As with the cannas, every new sort is given a chance to demonstrate its usefulness. The great masses of color seen in the various large blocks of one kind are very striking. Hydrangeas are also a feature here, the newer French hybrids dominating. A number of the sorts bloom more or less all summer and have so far stood the winters admira- bly. Three miles further inland is the locust farm, named from the rows of these splendid trees that line the en- trance on either side. Here are 75 acres of rich, sandy soil on which are grown some 250,000 peonies, acres of herbaceous phloxes, acres of roses, own root ramblers, hybrid perpetuals and other species. A block of 20,000, bud- ded on Japanese multiflora was an ex- periment that particularly interested Mr. Eisele. The two year old peonies were being taken up, four horses and three men handling the plow . that loosened the roots. There are also quantities of other plants. Japanese irises were seen in quantity. A new scarlet sage, much better than existing sorts, was a mass of color. The phloxes were a sight — one block of 500,- 000 in full flower were dazzling. Near by was another block of 100,000. The variety of these outdoor stocks is bewildering, and the quantity grown gives some idea of the extent of this great business. Many things, that the small amount of stock on hand does not warrant, and others for which there is a limited sale, do not get into the Dreer catalogue. There is a great and increasing demand for water lilies. Al- though there is nothing more deco- rative than a well planted lily pond, they cost less than flower beds of much less extent. One plant will cover 25 to 30 square feet, flower all summer, and cost but 50 cents. Eight or ten plants will cover a large pond and the cost is trifling. A few gold fish will keep the pond free from mosquitose. K. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Carl Moll is building a small greenhouse at Gorgas lane and Ridge avenue. HOUSTON, TEX. — The 1916 meeting of the Texas State Florists' Association will be held in this city instead of Dallas, as was arranged at the annual meeting this year. The meeting will be held the Monday before the opening of the S. A. F. annual convention. Beacon, N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond, the well-known manufacturer of paint and putty, says there are about two hundred dwellings, and over two miles of picket fence in this city that need painting. In order to stimulate a "clean up" campaign, he has offered to do- nate to Highland hospital, 10 per cent of the amount received from sales of Hammond's paints used in this city during the next four weeks. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY'S NEW YORK SHOW. First Prize Basket Exhibited By Alfred Kottmiller, New York. Houston Flower Show, November 17-20. The flower show promises to exceed last year's show by 100 per cent. About 50 per cent of the florists of the state expect to make exhibits. They re- alize the value of this from last year's show, and are all coming in on this year's show. Aside from this, all of the out of the state exhibitors of last year and a great many additional are planning exhibits for this year, which shows they find it worth while. We feel that the S. A. F. convention for Houston in 1916 has a great deal to do with the added interest in our! flower show here. R. C. Kerb. Postal Inspection of Plants. PLANTS ADDRESSED TO ARIZONA. The state of Arizona has estab- lished places for the terminal inspec- tion of plants and plant products, under the provisions of the Act of March 4, 1915, embodied in Section 478%, Postal Laws and Regulations, appearing on page 49 of the May, 1915, supplement to the Postal Guide. All postmasters are, therefore, in- formed that packages containing plants or plant products addressed to places in the state of Arizona may be ac- cepted for mailing only when plainly marked so that the contents may be readily ascertained by an inspection of the outside thereof. The law makes the failure so to mark such packages an offense punishable by a fine of not more than $100. The plants and plant products sub- ject to terminal inspection in the state of Arizona are described as follows : "All florists' stock, trees, shrubs, vines, cuttings, grafts, scions, buds, fruit pits and other seeds of fruit and ornamental trees or shrubs, and other plants and plant products for propaga- tion, except vegetable and flower seeds." Postmasters within the state of Ari- zona shall be governed strictly by the provisions of paragraphs 3, 4, 5 and 6, Section 478J4, Postal Laws and Regu- 554 The American Florist. Oct. lations, in the treatment of all pack- ages addressed for delivery at their offices containing any plants or plant products above described as subject to terminal inspection. The place to which a postmaster in the state of Arizona shall send for in- spection, after receiving the required postage therefor, under the provisions of Section 478%, Postal Laws and Reg- ulations, a package containing plants or plant products subject to terminal inspection is the one in the list below which is nearest to his office: Clifton, Douglas, Kingman, Phoenix, Thatcher, Tucson, Yuma. Owing to the perishable character of plants and plant products the pack- ages containing such matter must be given prompt attention. Any failure of compliance with the foregoing instructions, or with the pro- visions of Section 478%, Postal Laws and Regulations, coming to the atten- tion of any postmaster should be re- ported to the Third Assistant Post- master General, Division of Classifica- tion. PLANT INSPECTION IN CALIFORNIA. Referring to the plants and plant products subject to terminal inspection in the State of California, as described in the third paragraph of the instruc- tions pertaining thereto, appearing on page 5 of the June, 1915, supplement to the Postal Guide, postmasters are informed -that bedding plants and other herbaceous plants and roots are no longer excepted from such termi- nal inspection and. hereafter packages addressed to places in the state of Cal- ifornia containing bedding plants and other habaceous plants and roots shall be treated In the manner in which packages containing other plants and plant products subject to terminal in- spection in that state are treated. A. M. Dockery. Third Asst. P. M. Gen. First Party for Houston Convention. "William Gloeckner, of Albany, N. Y., writes R. C. Kerr that he will organ- ize a party from his city for the Hous- ton convention of the Society of Ameri- can Florists. ' He says that the flor- ists of his city expect to take advan- tage of this opportunity to visit the south. It is more than likely that this party will go by boat from New York to New Orleans or Galveston — this, however, will be decided later. Mr. Gloeckner says — "Houston is a long way from home, but I am going to do everything in my power to attend the convention next year and I will try to get every florist in Albany to accom- pany me on this trip." The indications are, plans being formed so early, that this is going to be a record breaking convention. Court Decision in Lost Bulbs Suit. In a recent court decision rendered at Louisville, Ky., in the suit of the F. Walker Co., florists, vs. the Kana- wha Dispatch, claim being made to cover loss of two barrels of bulbs and for overcharge in collecting freight charges on sex barrels when four only were delivered, the original freight bill showing two barrels short and so noted by the railroad company, the judge rendered his decision in favor of the railroad company, based upon the fol- lowing reasons : That the F. Walker Co. had failed to present the deposition of the clerk who made out the original bill of lad- ing, as evidence that it was the orig- inal as made out by him for the rail- road company. That in the claim for refund of freight charges, claim being made for charges collected on two barrels, or one-third of the shipment, lost and not delivered, decision Was rendered against the F. Walker Co. for the rea- son that it had failed to weigh the four barrels received so as to make a claim by weight instead of presenting claim for one-third of the amount of the charges paid on the entire, ship- ment. By the decision the F. Walker Co. loses the value of the two barrels of bulbs, lost through negligence of the railroad company, and not denied by the latter; also the overcharge on un- delivered freight, and, in addition, the F. Walker Co. will have to pay the court costs. American Rose Society. The Cleveland flower show is pro- gressing and it seems as though it will prove to be considerable of an exhibi- tion. The interest in the rose exhibit is developing. Two more special prizes have been offered, one from Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., of $25 and another of $10 for the prettiest vase of cut roses, the decision to be made by a vote of lady visitors. There will also be a meeting of the American Rose So- ciety held at that time in the Coliseum. The executive committee will meet in New York October 11. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Providence, R. I. — Joseph Kopelman & Co. are erecting one house, 35 by 300 feet. St. Louis. STOCK OF POOR QUALITY. The weather has warmed up again. and market conditions are not favor- able either to the grower or retailer. Growers' stock, in most instances is soft and of poor quality. The retailer has but little demand outside of fu- neral work NOTES. The semi-centennial of the town of Kirkwood will be celebrated this week. Luther Armstrong, the oldest settler of Kirkwood, is 78 years old and the 100 acres he lives among were pur- chased by his father for $7 per acre and are now worth more than $1,000 per acre. Ed. Kalisch, of Kalisch Bros. Floral Co., expects to deal largely in all va- rieties of gold fish this winter. He has just returned from the east where he made purchases and got some pointers^ He has fitted up a fine new aquarium. Ed. Beuchel, of the Riessen Floral Co., has been laid up with rheumatism the past two weeks. Mrs. Beuchel's mother is also on the sick list. The officers of the local florists' club will meet at Frank Windler's home be- fore the regular club meeting in Oc- tober. H. G. Berning has been receiving- very good roses. Carnations, however, are not in general good quality. Grimm & Gorly have the decorations- for the automobile show at Forest Park Highlands next week, Alex. Siegel has special sales in roses and carnations. Alex, has the bait and catches the fish. Julius Schaeffer, of Mullanphy Flor- ists, entertained some Chicago friends September 25. Dave Geddes, of Scruggs, Vander- voort & Barney, reports satisfactory fall trade. JfW 1 ■-'a fsP^'^'ifc t'^iM B ;» *'\. !* B '■ 'fc. 1 * R II v» jri Bjk ■ ■ . . . .-■- ,*Vo>V '■..'•.'. -jfc- 1 ' _^^^BB| lKm AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY'S NEW YORK SHOW. Prize Table Decorated by Max Schling, New York. '9 Z 5' The American Florist. 555 The retailers met September 20 and discussed Sunday closing. It was laid over. Fred Alves, of Geo. H. Angermuel- ler's has returned from a long vaca- tion. Foster, The Florist, has a special sale on Boston ferns this week. A. Jablonsky is cutting some nice clean stock in carnations. C. Young & Sons will have the deco- rations for the V. P. ball. Mrs. Schoenle has a fine supply at all times of seasonable stock. The Kirkwood boys report violet plants looking healthy. M. M. Ayres Floral Co. report sales as improving. John Steidle is beginning to cut car- nations. Visitors : G. M. Reburn, of A. Hen- derson & Co., Chicago; Charles Ford, of Hermann's, New York. W. F. Cleveland. SUPPLY SHORTENS AND PRICES ADVANCE. The market is not nearly so crowded with stock as it has been — beginning- last week when asters played out, the supply of stock generally has de- creased. Dahlias only are coming in good supply. Roses have shortened in supply and many orders could not be filled Saturday, September 25. Carna- tions are increasing in supply, but the quality is not yet up to a fair stand- ard, and reds predominate. There are a few Easter lilies coming in. Lily of the valley is still short of the demand. Jap lilies can be had in quantity. Larkspur, Buddleya, or summer lilac, Shasta daisies, etc., clean up dailv. Orchids are more plentiful. American Beauties continue to be in fair de- mand. Gladioli are short of require- ments and are bringing a better price. Swainsona takes the place of lily of the valley in many bridal bouquets. NOTES. Pupils of the Cleveland Normal School displayed vegetables and flow- ers they have raised in their own gardens as part of their school work, September 24. Each girl has been re- quired to have a garden this year as part of her training for a teacher. They have also been required to learn the rudiments of landscape gardening. Frank Smith is in New York this week buying supplies for a decoration for the Smith & Fetters Co., which takes place next month. He is also visiting Louis Koons, who formerly worked for the Smith & Fetters Co. After an active service of 27 years with the J. M. Gasser Co., L. F. Dar- nell has resigned the management of the company and disposed of his in- terests satisfactorily to all parties concerned. Frank Ritzenthaler of Knoble Bros, has been quite ill the past week. A serum, injected into his system, in- stead of helping him, made him death- ly sick. At last reports he is feeling somewhat better. Russell Ball, of the Jas. Eadie Co., is in Charity hospital, where he has undergone an operation on his feet and limbs, several bones having been taken from his heel and knee. Bert Evans, formerly with Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn., will have charge of the new store of the Jones- Russell Co., in the Taylor Arcade. Mrs. Anna Nosek, 5307 Broadway has been ill for several days the past • week. She was down town for the first time, September 24. F. C. Bartels left for Kansas City, Mo., September 23, for a two week's vacation. His family is there and will return with him. The florists', clubs in various cities have been invited to participate in a bowling contest in this city during the flower show. C. F. B. DAHLIA MME. J. COISSARD. One of the Best Peony-Flowered Varieties for Cut Blooms. Minneapolis, Minn. STOCK SCARCE AND DEMAND GOOD. Roses are bringing from two to ten cents and are cleaning up well, and carnations are also in good demand at prices ranging from two to three cents. Chrysanthemums are scarce with the supply of Golden Glow about over. The late varieties are not in bloom. Asters, what few there are, are selling at from $1.50 to $2 per hundred. Sweet peas are quoted at $1, and gladioli, which are still good, especially America, sell at two cents. Dahlias range from $1 to $3 per hundred. Ferns have ad- vanced to $2 per thousand, lily of the valley remains at five cents and smilax is $2 per dozen. The rains during the past week have made the outdoor stock look rusty. NOTES. Mrs. W. D. Desmond has returned from the California expositions and a trip up the coast and speaks very high- ly of the expositions, the country and the courteous treatment she received while on her trip. The next meeting of the florists' club will be held at the Donaldson green- houses Tuesday evening, October 5. Everybody invited. E. A. Farmer, of the Farmer Nur- sery, is expecting to go to his Florida nursery and continue the business without interruption, soon as the frost knocks the outside plants here. Some of the department stores bought Boston ferns for decoration purposes fashion week, and closed them out at reduced prices later. The team of Thos. Hall ran away from in front of Rice Bros.' store last week and demolished the delivery wagon. No one was hurt. Mrs. R. Wessling has returned from a two months' visit to relatives in North Dakota, very much improved in health. S. S. Cargill has his range in fine shape and expects to have a large cut of roses and carnations this season. The Minneapolis Floral Co. had 14 pillows to make one day last week, be- sides a number of other pieces. Visitors : Miss O. A. Tonner and mother, Chicago; Edwin J. Fancourt, representing S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; E. P. Holm and O. R. Eckhardt, St. Paul, Minn.; Wm, Mott, representing Hammond's Paint Se Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. T. C. R. 556 The American Florist. Oct. Washington, G. A. B. ENCAMPMENT FLORAL FEATUEE. With stock arriving' in sufficient quantity and better in quality, prices have advanced somewhat, and there has been a good demand in all lines. Roses, however, have been short of supply, and there has been a good call for American Beauties, Ophelia, Radi- ance, Hoosier Beauty, Mock, Kaiserin, Killarney Queen, Killarney Brilliant and Double White Killarney. The G. A. R. encampment gives promise of good business, and a number of lunch- eon and dinner decoration orders have already been booked. NOTES. Wm. Gude was guide and host to a number of notable horticulturists vis- iting the city, among whom were Prof. Corby, Dr. Van Fleet, Dr. True, Ad- miral Aaron Ward, S. S. Pennock and Robert Pyle. After luncheon he had the pleasure of taking his guests to the Arlington trial grounds, and after a pleasant hour they motored to Mrs. Chas. Bell's rose garden, which is con- sidered one of the finest in the south. They spent considerable time here viewing the new varieties. Returning to the city, they were again the guests of Mr. Gude at what he called a "snack," but which some of his guests called a banquet. Gude Bros, have a very attractive window decoration this week. Two large columns are surmounted with Boston ferns with a number of doves arranged on each. The background is of American flags and ferns, with a Grand Army badge made of cape flow- ers and immortelles in the center. This firm also had the decorations for the Court of Honor, Camp Emery, Pen- sion building and the Union depot. In all, over 10,000 yards of , laurel roping and 300 palms and ferns were used. The window of the Washington Floral Co. is very attractive, with a decoration in the form of a huge Grand Army badge. It was arranged by Fred W. Miller, formerly of Charlotte, N. C. George C. Shaffer's window is an im- mense bank of the national flower, the goldenrod, with American Beauty roses, "with an American eagle perched on a stump. It seems that the florists are arrang- ing some elaborate window decorations to attract attention during the en- campment. No expense is being spared. Z. D. Blackistone has a very at- tractive window. It has brought forth much favorable comment, not only from visitors but from local florists as well. Sam Masten, formerly with G. C. Shaffer, has accepted a position with the Dupont Floral Co. G. C. D. Kansas City. FASHION SHOW INCREASES DEMAND. The volume of business increased somewhat during the past week, due to the "Fashion show," which opened Sep- tember 27, and created a demand for palms, ferns and decorative plants as well as cut flowers. There were prizes for the best decorated window displays in various lines of merchandise, and the competition was keen. In some eases very artistic basket arrange- ments and pot plants were used to elaborate the effect. The supply of stock was short all during the week, selling as fast as it reached the mar- ket, and in some lines, especially roses, there was a noticeable shortage. Car- nations are some better, dahlias are more plentiful, and with lilies and gladioli found ready buyers. NOTES. Henry Kusik & Co. report more business than the stock will accommo- date, the demand being so heavy that they are sold down to the last flower at the close of the day. Good roses in all varieties are being received, chrys- anthemums are improving, gladioli are keeping well up in the line and car- nations are better, 'both in flower and stem. The lily of the valley seen at this establishment is exceptionally good. W. J. Barnes has been very busy ar- ranging the decorations for the fifty- second anniversary of the Emery, Bird & Thayer Dry Goods Co.'s store. This was followed up with special decora- tions for the fashion show week, and a large number of decorative plants were used on both occasions. Arthur Newell reports excellent trade during the week, the special fea- tures proving a great stimulant to Wm. F. Gude. Chairman' Citizens' Committee Grand Encamp- ment G. A. R., Washington, D. C. business. He had orders for a number of elaborate plant baskets for win- dow decorations. The demand for house plants, especially small palms, is very heavy. At the M. H. Smith greenhouse stock in general is in excellent shape. He reports his chrysanthemums as be- ing the best he has ever had, with buds and foliage both good. His be- gonias are reported as being very fine. T. J. Noll & Co. are receiving excel- lent stock but report roses short of the demand. Carnations are of good quality and white and yellow chrys- anthemums are more plentiful. The supply trade continues good. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co., Inc., are cutting good roses, especially American Beauties. Carnations have improved and chrysanthemums are few but very good. Trade at this store is satisfactory. Chas. Laundy is sending in some very good carnations, and will com- mence to cut his chrysanthemums in about 10 days. His begonias are look- ing fine. Miss Lou B. Boggess, who has been on an extended trip, visiting many places of interest on the Pacific coast, will be back in her store about Octo- ber 1. W. L. Rock Flower Co. is cutting good roses and carnations, which are selling as fast as they are brought in. Decorative work is picking up fast. The next meeting of the florists' club will be held October 4 at Henry Kusik & Co.'s, 1018 McGee street. Chas. Biederman & Son report good business, with a strong increase in fu- neral work. The nurserymen have displays at the corn carnival being held at Elec- tric park. E. J. B. New Haven, Conn. The city of New Haven had an espe- cially fine exhibit made by the park de- partment. Gustave X. Amrhyn, the superintendent of the department, was a man especially fitted to look after such an exhibit. In 1903 he was presi- dent of the society. Both he and Mr. Tracy, of the department, acquitted themselves with credit in the display made. There were some fine specimens of dahlias, Japanese lilies, varieties of phlox, tuberoses and a variety of roses. There were also some large bunches of pampas grass, unusually fine speci- mens. The annual flower show of the New Haven County Horticultural Society was held in Harmonie hall, September 16-17, and was a complete success, both in number and variety of blooms. The character of the dahlia display was es- pecially good. The show was held un- der the most unfavorable weather con- ditions, but the public were not losers, because basket after basket of fresh blooms were sent in to replace those affected. The largest display made, however, was that of John H. Slocombe, the dahlia specialist. It occupied the whole of the stage setting of the hall and towered 15 feet high at the rear. It comprised dahlias — a great variety of seedlings — and cosmos. P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y., showed some excellent specimens of dahlias and gladioli, making a very artistic exhibit. John Lewis Childs, Inc., Flowerfield, N. Y., showed 80 large vases of gladio- li, each vase a different variety — a won- derful exhibit. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., showed five varieties of the newer roses and a half-dozen varieties of phlox. The Late William Murphy. William Murphy, one of the best- known florists of Cincinnati, O., passed away at his home in that city, Monday, August 27, aged 58 years, having been in ill-health and under medical care for about a year. He was born in Illinois, but came to Cincinnati with his parents when he was about two years old. About 33 years ago he en- gaged in the florist business as a grower, and for the past 15 years has had a wholesale commission establish- ment. Mr. Murphy was one of the first mem- bers of the Cincinnati Florists' Society and has at different times held nearly every othce in that society. He was also superintendent of exhibits at the twenty-fifth annual convention of the Society of American Florists, which was held in Cincinnati in 1909, and was superintendent of exhibits at the fall flower show held in his home city about two years later. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, and a son, W. Ray Murphy, who will continue his father's business. Mr. Murphy was an industrious and painstaking man, whose efforts in his various lines of activity, merited the success he attained. H. Sedalia, Mo. — The Archias Floral Co. made a fine display at the state fair, September 25-October 2, where it welcomed its many friends in the agri- cultural building. '9*5- The American Florist. 557 FAR AND NEAR. . Springfield, Mo.— J. W. Stokes, pro- prietor of the Stokes Floral Co., will have charge of the cut flower stand in the new store of the Chas. H. Herr Dry Goods Company. His business on East Walnut street will be continued as usual. Dallas, Tex. — The Brown-Dawson Co., which was recently thrown into bankruptcy by a petition of creditors, will continue to operate under manage- ment of a receiver, Bertrand Adoue. Business will be handled promptly as before. Hampton Beach, N. H. — J. J. Com- ley, florist, Newburyport, Mass., was awarded a silver cup for a decorated automobile in the floral parade at the beach carnival, September 9. He used over 5,000 flowers in the arrangement. Madison, N. J. — Edward Reagan, secretary of the Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, has the schedule for the twentieth annual flower show, which will be held Octo- ber 28-29, ready for distribution. Marietta, O. — J. W. Dudley & Sons Co. have taken over the business of the Marietta Floral Co., the transfer including the greenhouses in this city and retail establishments in Clarks- burg and Huntington, W. Va. Holtoke, Mass. — November 3-4 have been decided upon as the dates for the third annual flower show of the Hol- yoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club. A liberal" schedule of prizes has been arranged. Wilkes-Baree, Pa. — Ira G. Marvin, florist, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy before Referee in Bankruptcy E. Foster Heller, 100S Coal Exchange building, directing payment of certain claims entitled to priority. Peterboro, Ont. — C. Williamson, sec- retary of the Peterboro Floral Co., who has been confined to the hospital, suf- fering from an attack of typhoid fever, is progressing favorably, according to recent reports. Sedalia, Mo. — The Sedalia Democrat, in its issue of September 19, supple- ments a very complimentary write-up of the State Floral Co., of this city, with an illustration of the company's range. Wichita, Kan. — W. H. Culp & Co. have rented a store at 139 North Main street, opposite their present location and are fitting it up at considerable expense as an up-to-date flower shop. Duluth, Minn. — The business of the Duluth Floral Co. has been about as usual the past summer and the pros- pects are for a good fall trade. W. W. Seekins is now identified with this firm. Hatfield, Ind. — Smith Hazen has offered to donate a large number of Japanese chestnuts to be planted along the proposed Dixie "beeline" between Danville, 111., and Nashville, Tenn. Louisville, Kt. — S. E. Thompson, who has conducted a flower shop at 418 West Walnut street for a number of years, will open a store at 647 South Fourth avenue early in October. Waltham, Mass. — Pierce Bros, re- cently donated 5,000 roses, which were sold in theaters and other public places, the proceeds being devoted to the G. A. R. encampment fund. Wheeling, W. Va.— George S. Wehr- ley, of Fairmont, has purchased the business of Forbes & Donahey, who con- ducted a flower shop in the McLure hotel for a number of years. Houston, Tex. — Miss E. B. Richards, after returning from a vacation trip to the Pacific coast, has been promoted to the position of manager of the Forestdale Flower Shop. Honesdale, Pa.- — Lewis Schultheis, brother of Anton Schultheis, well- know florist of Scranton, Pa., has ac- cepted a position with the Maple City Greenhouses as manager. Syracuse, N. Y. — Extensive improve- ments and alterations have been made at the store of P. R. Quinlan & Co., Salina street, under direction of Hugh McCarthy, the manager. Scranton, Pa. — The Scranton Florists' Supply Co. will enter the wholesale commission business about October 15. The supply department will be con- tinued as in the past. The Late Wm. Murphy, Cincinnati, O. St. Joseph, Mo. — Norman Richard- son, who has been connected with Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, will open a flower and seed store in the Union Bank building. Denver, Colo. — The Elitch - Long Flower Store has discontinued its store in this city. R. Newcomb, represent- ing the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, was a recent visitor. Kalamazoo, Mich. — A very artisti- cally arranged flower shop has been opened at 106 West Main street by the Misses Erb of Grand Rapids, under the name of Erb & Erb. Portland, Me. — Thirty-six members of the Portland Florists' Association were the guests of Alexander Skillin of Skillin Bros., at an outing and clam bake, September 15. Providence, R. I. — The Providence Horticultural Co. has opened a suite of offices at 107 Westminster street and will specialize in forestry and land- scape gardening. Lincoln, Neb. — Oscar H. Enslow, who has been identfied with the florist trade in this city for 18 years, has opened a flower shop at 135 South Twelfth street. Elmiba, N. T.— The King Construc- tion Co., North Tonawanda, N. Y., has an order for a semi-iron house to be erected for G. T. Janowski, 114 Esty street. Evansvtlle, Wis. — Gorrell & Co. are building a new greenhouse 20 by 75 feet. Indianapolis, Ind.— it is reported that B. F. Hensley, of Knightstown, Ind., is planning to enter the retail and wholesale florist business in this city. Hutchinson, Kan. — J. Ralph Sou- ders has completed his new range of houses on Eleventh avenue, and they were opened to the public September 18. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — The city park de- partment is making arrangements for the purchase of tulip bulbs, which will be planted in Public Square park. Woodstock, III.— George Moncur is adding one house 30 by 80 feet to his range to be used for vegetables. He will install a larger heating plant. Fokt Dodge, Ia. — The North Floral Co. will occupy their new downtown headquarters at Eleventh street and Central avenue, October 1. Cleveland, O— The J. M. Gasser Co. is starting a $10,000 building at 527 Huron road, which will be used for its Wholesale headquarters. SAN Antonio* Tex. — Mrs. Chas. Al- brecht has added a new house to her range and will install another boiler in the heating plant. Cedar Rapids, Ia. — John E. Lapes, florist, suffered a loss of about $2,000, when fire destroyed his store in the Boyson building. Falls City, Neb.— Simanton & Pense, florists, used a carload of plants and flowers in their display at the state fair at Lincoln. Elyria, O. — James McLaughlin, for- merly of the Elyria Flower Store, has opened the Floral Art Shop at 367 Broad street. Galesburg, III— I. L. Pillsbury has purchased an auto truck for deliver- ing flowers. He has also remodelled his store. Milwaukee, Wis. — The local florists' club will have an exhibition in the rooms of the Milwaukee Art Society in November. Detroit, Mich. — The Gus. H. Taepke Co. has incorporated with a capital of $15,000, and will do a general florist business. San Jose, Calif. — Arthur Cann, flo- rist, has moved into his new flower shop at South First and San Antonio streets. Cumberland, Md. — Francis Xavier Millman and wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Septem- ber 27. Springfield, Mass. — N. F. Higgins has formed a partnership with George Johannes, formerly of Cromwell, Conn. Chelsea, Mass. — Tower & Harney are now located in their new flower shop at 440 Broadway. Albia, Ia. — Homer Richey, of this city, has been elected president of the Society of Iowa Florists. La Cbosse, Wis. — The Hillview Green- houses have been incorporated with a capital stock of $15,000. Robinson, III. — Ernest Oldham, florist, has removed his range from Palestine to this city. Chattanooga, Tenn. — The Johnson Floral Co. has opened a flower shop in the Century building. Southampton, Mass. — A flower shop has been opened by C. A. Rosander at 159 Main street. Hartford, Conn. — A flower shop will be opened by Edward Logan at 21 Market street. 558 The American Florist. Oct. 2, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada $2.09; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always ■end the old address at the Bame time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. ■ American Dahlia Society (illus.) 549 — Success crowns initial show 549 ■ — The business meeting 549 — President Vincent's address 550 — Notes 551 — Awards 552 Outdoors at Dreer's 552 Houston flower show . 553 Postal inspection of plants 553 First party for Houston convention 554 Court decision in lost bulbs suit 554 American Rose Society 554 St. Louis 554 Cleveland 555 Minneapolis, Minn 555 Washington 556 — Wm. F. Gude (portrait) 556 Kansas City 556 New Haven, Conn 556 The late William Murphy 556 Far and near 557 President Welch forecasts prosperity 558 Azaleas coming 558 Chicago Grand Floral Festival 558 Fourth national flower show 558 Cincinnati 560 Boston 560 Ft. Wayne, Ind.... 560 Buffalo ^560 Newport, R. 1 560 Chicago 564 Illinois state fair 568 Philadelphia 570 Omaha, Neb 57I New York 572 Oklahoma City 572 Mineola, N. Y., fair and exhibition 573 Racine school children's flower show 574 The seed trade 580 — Dickinson's the largest business 580 — Powdery scab quarantine lifted 580 — Lima beans 580 — Contraband seeds 580 — Crimson clover seed supply 580 — Imports 581 The nursery trade 584 — Watson breaks new ground 584 — Shade trees for the city 584 Market gardeners 5S6 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 586 — Lettuce plants 586 — Watermelon diseases ' 586 Providence, R. I " e SR Albany, N. Y '. 1 '.'.'.'.'.". V/. .ll Toronto ggg Wlse, annealed, as used by florists has been advanced in price 10 cents per 100 pounds. The fire risk at greenhouse establish- ments is greater during the fall than at any other time of the year. We are in receipt of advance sheets of the final premium list of the Cleve- land flower show. For copies address Frank A. Friedley, 356 Leader build- ing, Cleveland, O. Glass jobbers at a meeting held in Chicago, September 21, made no sub- stantial change in prices of greenhouse glass which will continue practically the same as heretofore. Harey A. Barnard, of Stuart, Low & Co., London, Eng., who was a vis- itor this week, says trade conditions in England are very satisfactory, con- sidering the situation, and improving steadily. President Welch Forecasts Prosperity. It is becoming quite clear that busi- ness in every branch of trade through- out the country is slowly but percept- ibly improving. The flower business not only presents a cheerful outlook for the coming season, but there is every indication that it will surpass the business transacted in the year 1912-13. While business is still at a low ebb, the corner seems to have been turned and the cool weather coming on will help materially to increase the volume of trade. A small but distinct increase in activity has taken place in the last few days. Money is extremely abundant, producers taking advantage thereof by improving and building larger and more up-to-date green- houses, while on the other hand both wholesalers and retailers are experienc- ing a brisk demand for their goods. To crown it all, there have been less business failures in our line during the past season than for some years past. The cotton and woolen mills through- out the country are running up to 85 per cent capacity. A fresh lot of for- eign orders help to stimulate manufac- turing. Woolen mills as a rule are busier now than they have been for years. The steel and iron industries are flourishing to an extent not ex- perienced in a generation, manufac- turers exporting from 40 to 60 per cent of the total product. Railroad earn- ings are materially better, reflecting more closely the present industrial ac- tivity. The improvement in the vol- ume of bank clearings over that of 1912 and 1913 is a most hopeful sign. In New England they increased dur- ing August 15 per cent, the middle states 5% per cent, while the country as a whole shows a healthy increase of about seven per cent. Back of all these lesser factors is the production of bumper crops, now a practical cer- tainty. With such encouraging conditions existing throughout the country it is only reasonable to expect increased business in commercial floriculture. Trade in cut flowers is no different to that in other lines. If a period of dullness is experienced it is but natural for improvement to follow, the prin- ciple of averages holding good in the sale of flowers as in the buying and selling of other commodities. Patrick Welch, President Society of American Florists. Azaleas Coming:. With regard to fall shipments of azaleas and other plants from Belgium, we have been in constant cable com- munication with our connections in Belgium, Holland and London, but the arrangements have been made and up- set so often that we feared to make any definite statement. Now we can say definitely that fall shipments will come. We review briefly the changes as follows : First — From June to August the shipments were included with the British "Order in Council" goods, and shipments were embargoed by the British authorities and could not leave. Second — During August, all arrange- ments were made with the British authorities, the embargo was lifted, permits were given ;to individual Belgium shippers on the understanding that payments for the shipments be made in England before the shipments left Belgium. Third — Early in September, when shipments were ready to leave, the German authorities — learning that pro- ceeds would not go directly into Bel- gium — prevented shipments from leav- ing Belgium. Fourth — Now arrangements have been made with both the German and British authorities and shipments are now leaving Belgium. The above refers exclusively to our own shipments — we cannot speak for all Belgium shippers, or all American consignees. Within a few days we expect to be able to advise you what Belgium shipments have already left Rotterdam. McHUTCHISON & CO. Chicago Grand Floral Festival, Recent appointments include com- mittee of ways, means and audit with Peter Reinberg as chairman. The other members of this committee so far ap- pointed are C. L. Washburn, N. J. Wie- tor, Phillip Schupp, Geo. Reinberg, E. C. Amling, Emil Buettner, F. Hoerber, A. L. Randall, Ed. Meuret and J. H. Kidwell. August Poehlmann has been elected treasurer. The committee on lectures has W. J. Keimel for chairman and it is proposed to arrange for an elabo- rate series covering subjects of public interest with stereopticon views, this having been one of the taking features at previous Coliseum shows. Arrangements are under way for an elaborate display of vegetables in which various nearby horticultural or- ganizations such as those of Lake Geneva, Lake Forest, Winnetka, etc., will be the contestants. H. B. Kennicott as chairman of the press committee is at work with his assistants preparing material for an elaborate publicity campaign in the local newspapers. Guy W. French, chairman of the Florists' Club special premiums com- mittee reports highly satisfactory re- sults from his first day's canvass. A. I. Simmons has been appointed chairman of committee on music. August Koch has been appointed chief of the information bureau. M. Barker, Chairman Publicity Committee. Fourth National Flower Show. The press and publicity committee had a meeting in the office of Chair- man Therkildson, of the publicity com- mittee, September 23, where the plan for general local publicity was agreed upon. Several poster stickers to be used in the correspondence of the sev- eral local firms were selected as well as ' the design for the premium list cover. It was also decided that a design should be worked up for window cards, posters and programme, this design to be used on all three with the idea of getting the advantage of the accumu- lative value of keeping one design con- stantly before the people. The press and publicity committee is made up of a man from each one of the Philadel- phia papers, the thought in view being that having a man in attendance at each meeting the show will get pub- licity which it would not get other- wise. Special lists of the numerous prem- iums offered by Henry A. Dreer, Inc., and -the Henry F. Michell Co., Phila- delphia, Pa., have been issued and W. Atlee Burpee & Co.'s list of special prizes for sweet peas will be ready shortly. *9 I 5- The American Florist. 559 Wants, For SaIe,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents ex Ira to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- bouse man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As assistant on a private place; inside; good reference; English; age 25. Address Key 562, care A merican Florist. Situation Wanted-Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-By experienced saleslady and all around helper; can bring some business. Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted-By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and designer desires a Position in a Coicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544, care American Florist. uation Wanted— By a young gardener who would like to learn the florist business: willing to start for small wages; can give good reference. Address William Maske, 863 E. Cbelton Ave., Germantown. Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted-By American, 24. with life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good references. J. M., Box 37, Loudonville. Albany, N. Y. Situation Wanted— Pri vate or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted — Swede, age 28, single; competent all around gardener; 12 years expe- rience in different European countries. First-class greenhouse man. References. Address M. Olson, 50 Houghton St., Dorchester. Mass. Situation Wanted-By a No. 1 designer and decorator, having 16 years' experience in the florist business, wants a position with an up-to- date store; capable of managing a good store. Can give first-class references. State salary and if permanent position in first letter. Address Key 564, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-Young man with experience in general greenhouse work and gardening desires position in greenhouse. A person of good habits and industrious worker. Prefer to go east near home in Connecticut, but open to offer from any place. Employed since Spring by Horticultural Dept. of N. D. Exp-eriment Station. Ready Oct. 15. Address Chas. S. Fitts. 1016 14th St. No., Fargo. N. D. Help Wanted— A good grower to buy half interest in well established greenhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted -Experienced florists wanted for cut flower departments; no plantsmen need apply. Bloomingdale Bros., 59th Street and 3rd Ave., New York City. For Sale — Going out of business, we offer for sale boilers, steam pipe and glass. Write for Prices. O. L. Baird, Dixon. 111. For Sale — Florist business with large green- house-room dwelling. ^4-acre lot: all kinds of money made; no competition. All for $2,700. Mrs. Waldo, Chillicothe, 111. For Sale — Well established nursery business inwestern Washington; splendid trade in orna- mentals, both wholesale and retail. Price $15,000. Address Key 563 care American Florist. For Sale— 14,000 feet of glass, 2?3 acres of ground, 7 room cottage, barns and sheds, green- houses partly planted to pompons, for particulars apply to, A. W. Meyer, South Holland, Ills. For Sale— Florists' White Ice Box, 600 pounds capacity; made by Schmidt of Cincinnati; used one year; perfect condition. Cheap, if sold at once. Address Key 551, care American Florist. For Sale— Display refrigerator, McCray's; used two years; without scar or blemisn; new, retails for $175.00; f. o. b. Dayton. $125.00. cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4. Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate; will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale— $700.CO cash buys one of the best retail florist stores in Chicago. Two months rent free. Biggest bargain ever offered to anyone who can plank down $700.00 immediately. Chance of a life-time. First come, first served. Key 565, care American Florist. For Sale— Fine 1230.00 retail florists' refriger- ator for $150.00 caBh. Reason for selling, owner wants to install larger one of same make. Used only six months. Now in use in Chicago retail store, where same can be inspected. For further particulars, address Key 566, care American Florist. For Sale -On account of death of mv husband, have 4 greenhouses and dwellings for sale or rent. Splendid location, established 28 years, doing fine business; whatever is in stock given gratis. For particulars call or write. Mrs. Theresa Valom, 838 31st Street, Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale or lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing25 00D square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25,000 population to draw from. Address Key 556. care American Florist. For Lease or Sale— My new greenhouse, 20x120 and 2 acres of best land, 4 room house, furnished. Greenhouse planted to late sort roses; cutting good ones. Ready market. Will rent cheap to a rose grower for a year. Here is your chance to try a year on the coast. Can do business from your first day in possession. To a good man I will give a good chance. Get busy. S. L. Harper. Florist, 9021 Pacific Ave.. Tacoma, Wash. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 to 15 000 square feet of glass; must be in good con- dition. Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par- ticulars in first letter Address Key 557, care American Florist. For Rent-Chicago Store at 1139 Loyola Ave., near the corner of Sheridan Road. Splendid stand for live florist. No competition. Right opposite Loyola station, Northwestern L. Steam-heated building. Rent low to good tenant. Enquire in Maguire Drug Store, 6543 Sheridan Rd.. Chicago FLOWER STORE FOR RENT. New England city of over 100,000, central and splendidly situated, one-half store, rent including fixtures $70.00 per month. Flower store for five years. Address Key 561, care American Florist. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MAN- AGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., of The American Florist, published weekly at Chicago, 111. tor October 1, 1915. required by the Act of August 24, 1912. Note— This statement is to be made in duplicate both copies to be delivered by tbepublisher to the postmaster, who shall send one copy to the Third Assistant Postmaster General, {Division of Classi- fication) Washington. D. Cacti retain the other in the files of the post office. Editor and Business Manager — Michael Barker, 440 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. Publisher, American Florist Company. 440South Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. Owners: (If a corporation give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 percent or more of total amount of stock. If not a corporation, give names and addresses of individual owners.)— Estate of E. Asmus, W. Hoboken, N. J., M. Barker, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 111.; W. Atlee Burpee, 485 N. Fifth St., Philadelphia Pa.; John Burton, Wyndmoor, Mont. Co., Pa : J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind.; W. W. Coles, Maple Hill Rose Farms, Kokomo, Ind,- Robt. Craig, 49th and Market Sts., Philadelphia, Pa.; J.B.Deamud. 1729 W. 10th St., Brooklyn, N. Y.; James Dean, Freeport. L. I., N. Y.; Emresa J. Dickey, care of Byron Reed Co., 212 S. 17th St., Omaha. Neb.; Wm. Falconer, Allegheny Ceme- tery, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Halliday Bros., 11 E. Balti- more St.. Baltimore, Md.: Maggie Harris, 55th and Springfield Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.; Estate of Edwin Lonsdale. Lompoc, Calif.; Mrs. Catherine Mathison, Waltbam, Mass.; John N.May, Sum- mit, N.J.; F. R. Pierson.Tarrytown. N. Y.; Isaac D. Sailer, 929 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa.; Estate of Louise Schiller, 2207 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111.; H. A. Siebrecht, New Rochelle, N. Y.\ W. J. Stewart. 11 Hamilton PI.. Boston, Mass • J. C. Vaugban, 31 W.Randolph St., Chicago, 111 • Annie G. Whitnall. 4001 Harvard blvd., Los Ange- les, Calif.: C. B. Whitnall, 026 Locust St., Mil- waukee, Wis. Known bondholders, mortgagees, and other security holders, holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities. There are no bonds, mortgages or other securi- ties outstanding against The American Florist. American Florist Company. Michael Barker, Sec'y. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Sept., 1915. Albert L. Koehler, Notary Public. [seal.] (My commission expires May 1, 1916.) Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. h. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago 560 The American Florist. Oct. 2 % THE MacNIff HORTICULTURAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street, NEW YORK The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World We are in a position to handle consignments of any size, large or small. Prompt remittances made immediately goods are sold. Cincinnati. SUPPLY MORE THAN SUFFICIENT. Although the general supply of stock in the market shortened very materi- ally last week, there is more than enough to go around. It seems that a heavy frost is needed to get rid of outside stock, but if a heavy frost should occur, we would probably have a scarcity of stock in the market. The aster season is about at an end, but a limited amount of blooms of any quality • at all are coming into the wholesale houses. Gladioli, too, are about over with for the season, but arrivals include some excellent blooms. Roses of all kinds are plentiful and are good, but with the condition of the market at the time of this writing it is impossible to clean up all of them. Carnations, too, are plentiful. Lilies are a little scarce, but the chances are the scarcity is temporary. Rubrums, however, are plentiful. Some very fine dahlias may be had. Other offerings include cosmos, lily of the valley and orchids. NOTES. E. G. Gillett and C. J. Ohmer mo- tored to Culver, Ind., the early part of this week. C. E. Critchell has received a large supply of baskets for his fall trade. J. T. Conger has gone to Chicago to take his mother to her home. Visitors : R. E. Blackshaw, repre- senting A. L. Randall Co., Chicago; B. J. Dudley, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Miss Pederle, Hamilton, Ohio. H. Boston: COOLER WEATHER HELPS MARKET. The cooler weather during the past week has brought about a favorable change in business conditions. The supply of outdoor flowers has shortened considerably, causing a general rise in prices. Gladioli are nearly done for this year, and good flowers bring $3 and $4 per 100. Asters, also, are in short crop, but the demand is not very heavy. Roses sell far better than they did last week, the demand still being for white and the newer va- rieties, such as Ophelia, Hadley and Russell. Carnations are more plenti- ful and are daily improving in quality. During the last two days of the week, they brought from $1 to $2 per 100. Chrysanthemums are coming in larger quantities. Golden Glow is practically the only variety seen. They are in fair demand at $1 per dozen. NOTES. During the last week in October, there will be held a "country fair" at Mechanics building, under the manage- ment of Chester I. Campbell. Mr. Campbell offered .$500 in cash prizes for the florist competition. The matter was taken up by the Co-operative Flower Market and they are doing all in their power to insure good compe- tition. This is a fine opportunity for florists and growers to compete and advertise their stock in a profitable manner. The first meeting of the season held by the Gardeners' and Florists' Club took place September 21. M. C. Ebel, of Madison, N. J., was scheduled to address the club, but ill health pre- vented his being present. Henry Penn gave a very interesting talk on his trip to California. It was voted to have the annual banquet in February, 1916. There were interesting exhibits from W. A. Manda and W. N. Craig. Percy Green, of Quincy, is seeking an injunction against the Fore River Ship Building Co. for damages from soot arid smoke done to his green- houses and stock. The case is still pending and his brother florists unani- mously wish him success in his just cause. Wm. Penn arrived from his visit to the Panama-Pacific exposition and the western states, Wednesday, September 22. He had a very enjoyable trip and is very enthusiastic about the profuse vegetation of southern California. R. P. Christafferson, of Lowell, is shipping a fine cut of roses to H. M. Robinson & Co. at the Boston Co- operative Flower Market. His white and Dark Pink Killarney are especi- ally fine. F. L. Sly, of South Stoughton, has already commenced his shipments of single violets. They are coming even better than usual at this time and he expects to have some very fine flowers this season. On Wednesday, September 22, Henry Penn gave to the hospitals of greater Boston 35,000 roses. He was highly commended by the daily pajpers for his generosity and thoughtfulness. The Mishawum Flower Co. is cutting Chrysanthemum Golden Glow in quan- tity. The flowers are very good and find a ready market. F. L. W. Ft. Wayne. Ind. WINTRY WEATHER SHORTENS SUPPLY. A change from the torrid heat of summer to the almost freezing cold of winter, with numerous windstorms, has shortened up the supply of all stocks, particularly roses. Outdoor stocks have been seriously affected by the change, and in consequence there re- mains only greenhouse stock to choose from. The crop of chrysanthemums is increasing slowly and prices are rather stiff. Merchants are holding their fall openings and occasion a demand for flowers, and a number of fall wed- dings and considerable funeral work has helped to offset the loss of business occasioned by the street car strike. Carnations are improving with the ad- vent of cold weather and roses have improved wonderfully during the past few days. NOTES. The decorations for the opening of the Reed shoe store, September 22, car- ried out by Miss Flick, of the Flick Floral Co., were very elaborate. Huge baskets of Golden Glow and October Frost chrysanthemums arranged "with Shawyer, Sunburst and Russell roses were, very attractive and thousands of roses were presented to visitors. A deal for the erection of a large building on Harrison street, by the Flick Floral Co. was closed last week. The deal involves $125,000. A lease has already been signed by the Ford Automobile Co., who will occupy the first floor when the building is ready for occupancy. Miss Margaret Vesey gave a lunch- eon September 20 in honor of her aunt, Mrs. A. D. Morrison of Decatur. Cov- ers were laid for eight at the English Tea Room and the floral arrangement was very attractive. H. K. Buffalo. TRADE IN GENERAL IS ACTIVE. The past week has been an ideal one for everyone. Flowers were good — even the belated asters tried to look good and the dahlias were most beau- tiful. The early chrysanthemums tried to crowd in but there was no demand for them and carnations are only called for by the casual buyer. The roses showed improvement daily, the cool nights and the care given them in the greenhouse being responsible for their good showing. Trade in this vicinity has been very active. There have been a number of September weddings call- ing not only for brides' bouquets but for palms and other accessories that the florist furnishes for the wedding. There have been three weddings of unusual size which called forth elabo- rate displays of choice flowers both for the church decorations and the homes, and on one occasion the decora- tion of this city's swell club. The decorations for the three were arranged by S. A. Anderson. Aside from the numerous weddings, there have been several funerals of prominent people, one being that of one of the city's largest contractors and the display of flowers was of the best. Designs by W. J. Palmer & Son, Wm. Scott Co., Inc., and S. A. Anderson showed some choice stock, with those of other florists noteworthy both in arrange- ment and quality. The meeting of the New York State Federation of Floral Clubs at Syracuse was well attended, and while the re- sults are not what was originally anticipated, the progress is encouraging and it will not be long before there will be a chair of floriculture and new greenhouses at Cornell University, with a building at the state fair at Syra- cuse for flowers, vegetables, fruit and all pertaining thereto, together with lawn flower beds and all that will make the state fair second to the Toronto exposition — and that is worthy of a visit from anyone within a radius of 200 miles of Toronto. BISON. i9 I 5- The American Florist. 561 A Few Seasonable Dreer Specialties 1 MA n mm J t i 1* ^ n *Ta \ Ananas Sativa Variegata The Variegated Pineapple Each Splendid Plants in 4-inch pots $0 60 5-inch" ~ 100 " " 6-inch " 1 50 Araucaria Excelsa As there are no prospects of imports of these arriving from Belgium this fall, we recommend early orders, small sizes have already been sold out, the sizes noted below are very fine and the best values we have ever offered. 5-inch pots 6-inch " 6-inch ' ' 7- inch ' ' 10 to 12 inches high 12 to 15 " 16 to 18 " 18 to 20 " Each 3 tiers $0 60 3 to 4 " 75 4 " 1 00 4 to 5 " 1 25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca 6-inch pots, 8 inches high, 7-inch " 12 to 14 " Each 2 tiers $0 75 3 to 4 " 1 25 Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 6-inch " 12 to 14 " 7-inch " 14 to 16 " Each 2 tiers $1 00 3 " 1 25 3 " 1 50 English Ivies We have a few hundred plants in 7-inch tubs trained on oval trellises, as shown in illustration, 30 inches high, 18 inches in diameter, which are meeting with much favor with buyers who see them at our nurseries, price $1.25 each. Also good 4-inch pot plants about 30 inches high at $2.00 perdoz.; $15.00 per 100. For the most complete list of seasonable stock in Plants, Crotons A splendid collection of the most attractive varieties for florists' work, well colored plants of good value. 4-inch pots $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100 5-inch " $6.00 to $9.00 per doz. Large plants $1.00 and $1.50 each Cibotium Schiedei It is almost impossible to put up a first-class decoration without including some of this beautiful variety. Fine 8-inch pots, $2.60 each; 10-inch tubs, $3.50 to $5.00 each The Glory Fern Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa Similar to Farleyense, easier to grow, and much hardier. 3-inch pots $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 4-inch pots 2.50 per doz.; 20.00 per 100 6-inch pots 1.00 each Ficus Elastica A splendid lot of 4-inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 Bulbs, Seeds and Sundries see our current Wholesale List HENRY A. DREER, 714 and 716 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only. Mention the American Florist when writing Newport, R. I. The dahlia show under the auspices of the Newport Horticultural Society and the Newport Garden Association was held on the association's grounds September 23-24, but owing to a heavy rain and wind storm just previous to the opening, the exhibition did not come up to the usual standard. It was a dahlia show exclusively, and the dis- plays were arranged on tables in a tent. In the amateur classes the amateurs were conspicuous by their absence, and while the school children came in strong with a varied assortment, the displays showed signs of having been hit by the storm. Some excellent blooms were staged by W. D. Hatha- way, dahlia specialist of New Bedford, Mass.; Miss Fanny Foster (Jas. Bough- out, Gr.), and T. O. Richardson (Jas. Kobertson, Gr.), of Newport. In the open classes, W. E>. Hathaway took first for the best six decorative, best 12 cactus, and the best display. T. O. Richardson got first for best 15 single red, white, and yellow and also for best vase of 15 cactus, pink and red. Miss Foster took first in best six cactus and best 15 single any color. The varieties and quality of blooms shown by the above mentioned ex- hibitors were remarkably good, and worthy of special mention. In W. D. Hathaway's display were some -40 va- rieties. The best outstanding were counters of Kenmare, Sweet Briar, Crystal, Rev. T. W. Jamieson, John Riding, Stability, Yellow Crown, Advance, Kalif, Glory of Wilts, Faunus, Mrs. Douglas Flem- ing, Wellington, Nashoon Extase, and Marg. Bouchon. The best six decora- tive dahlias were La Colosse, Marjorie Field, Jeanne Charmet, Le Grand Manitou, Lucy Fevrier, Com. Rivoire. The best single dahlias shown were Newport Pride, yellow; Newport Jewel, red; The Bride, white. J. J. B. 562 The American Florist. Oct. 2. POEHLMAN 72-74 E. Randoiph St., RUSSELL-VALLEY-CARNATIONS-BEAUTIES Cattleyas=White Dendrobiums=YelIow Oncidiums=Gardenia CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 ia $4.00 36 in 3.00 30 in 2.50 24 in 2.00 20 in 1.50 18 in 1.25 Short per 100, $4.00, $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell Per 100 Specials $20.00 Long $12.00 to 15.00 Medium $6.00, 8.00, 10.00 Short $4.00 to 6.00 Hoosier Beauty HADLBY OPHELIA SUNBURST MILADY Per 100 Special.. $10 00 .Long.... 8.00 Med $5.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 to 4.00 RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN BRILLIANT Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long $6.00 to 8.00 Medium.. 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 MINIATURE ROSES CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 GEORGE ELGAR, yellow per 100, 2,00 FIREFLAME, pink per 100, 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Per 100 1.00 4.00 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 8.00 to 12.00 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery Daisies, Shasta Gladioli Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, green and brown. ..1000, $1.25 .15 Leucothoe .75 Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 .75 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 2.00 .25 ORCHIDS Ferd Cattleyas $6 White Dendrobiums 6 Yellow Oncidiums„ per 100, 4 GARDENIAS Per doz $2.00 to $3 EASTER LILIES Per 100 $1J LILY OF THE VALLE' Fancy, per 100 $E 2nd $3. 00 to 4 CARNATIONS All colors, per 100 $2.00 to $; Short, assorted, per 100 ! WILD SMILAX Per case $1' We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stock FLORISTS' SUPPLIES CYCAS LEAVES Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. American Prepared Oak. Brown, Red and Green Magnolia Leaves. 12 Bales Moss, .... $10.01 Daylite Glass Cleaner, Paints, Liquid Puit> 50 Assorted Tumbler Baskets (two=toned) with liners, $10.0* Write for New Design Book (Colored Plates), Each, 50 cenllJ Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. ■'9'5- The American Florist. 563 M BROS. CO ng Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Field-Grown Carnation Plants, A1 Quality Per 100 Per 1000 8.0C0 Enchantress $5 00 $45 00 1,000 Philadelphia 5 00 45 00 500Winsor 5 00 45 00 Per 100 Per 1000 1,000 Beacon ....$5 00 $45 00 5,000 Champion 5 00 45 00 »ALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high pots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. $1.50 3.50 Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs, 5 to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to 5H ft. high, heavy 8.00 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to (,Vi ft. high 10.00 Each 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.25 5.00 6.00 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 8 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 50 in. high 5.00 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 10-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 6 ft. high 12.00 Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00. $18.00 and $25.00 each. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 4 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 18 ii $4.50 perdoren. 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 6inohpot8, 6 to 7 leaves, 7 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves. 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. 28 to 30 in. 32 to 34 in. 36 in. 38 in. 48 in. 58 to 60 in. Specimens. $15.00 to$50.00. Each , high $0.40 high 1.00 high 1.50 high 2.00 high 3.00 high 3.50 high 5.00 high 7.00 Phoenix Roebelenil Each 5 inch pots $1.00 7 inch pots, 22 in. high. 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs. 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated. 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Dracaena Massangeana 5 inch pots 75 Quality Plants FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani Each 100 Each h pot. ..$0.50 $45.00 10inchpot..$2.00to$2.50 h pot 75 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 hpot.... 1.00 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 hpot $0.25 $23.00 hpot 35 30.00 hpot 50 45.00 hpot, strong 75 70.00 hpot f 1.00 to 1.50 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant h pot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Each 5 inch, 3 to 4 tiers J0.75 6 inch, 4 tiers 1.00 7 inch, 4 to 5 tiers 1.25 7 inch, 5 tiers $1.50 to $2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 6 inch, 2 to 3 tiers $1.00 7 inch, 3 tiers 1.50 7 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 2.00 9 inch, 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 1C0 4 inch pot $0.35 $30.00 5-inchpot 50 45.00 6-inch pot 75 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-inch pot $ 8.00 per 100 SMILAX 2 '4-inch pot $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 3inchpot 4.E0perl00; 40.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2K-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 BEGONIA VERNON In bloom 4-incb, 10c each; $10.00 per 100 564 The American Florist. Oct. 2, CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY— Extra large Yellow and White Frost, very fancy, $2.50 to $3.00 per doz. Good medium Yellow Frost, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; Small Yellow Sprays, per bunch, 50 cents. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Specials, extra long stems 30 to 36 in. stems 24 in. stems, New Beauties 18 in. stems.. Per doE. $3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100, $4.00 to $8 00 RuSSell Per 100 Specials $12.00 to $15.00 Extra long 10.00 Good medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Special $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Killarney Brilliant, White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Ferioo Long $8.00 Medium $4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 85c CARNATIONS. Pink, White. Red (indoor) 2.00 to $3.00 Choice EASTER LILIES $1.50 per doz. LILY OF THE VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 2.00 to 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $1.50 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $25.00 per 1000 /lUDVC A WTtririWTTlM'C Yellow and White, large $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen l/lllll 3rl.ll 1 nEilYl M lYlO Yellow ana White, good medium 2.00 per dozen Small Yellow in sprays, per bunch 50 cents We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. REMOVAL/ NOTICE After October 1, we will be located in our new home on the main floor of the Le Moyne Building, and wish to notify our customers that all mail and telegrams should hereafter be sent to our new address 178 North Wabash Avenue. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL Chicago. BUSINESS GOOD. Business continues to be good and stock is none too plentiful at this writing, neither is it exactly scarce but prices have advanced in certain lines to such an extent that it is a question with the buyer whether he needs the stock or not in orders or whether he should pay the price just to make a showing. While prices have advanced considerably they are not what one would call high for this time of the year nor high for the quality of stock in general that he is receiving. American Beauty roses are of the fine quality and are moving well in the longer grades but there seems to be plenty of the shorter lengths obtain- able. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are moving well and in some instances are bringing unusually good prices in the longer stemmed grades. Roses in gen- eral are of fine quality and while they are in good demand there are plenty to go around if one is willing to pay the price asked. Carnations are im- proving in quality and have advanced in price but good stock is rather scarce ,# C V°\ ^ c v\ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS £6 Bast Randolph Street WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 66 Baal Randolph Street . CHICAGO F E> R N » Any Quantity— Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS and what few are reaching the market are cleaning up an early hour at good prices. Out-door stock has suffered considerably the past week from the rain and cold weather and the receipts of this class of stock is gradually dwindling and in another week will not cut much of a figure in this market. Asters are none too good and the same stands good for gladioli although late stock is selling well at good prices during the scarcity of good indoor stock at low prices. Orchids are more plenti- ful and have taken a considerable drop in prices which is not due so much to the increase in the local supply as it is '9*5- The American Florist. 565 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO Russell Roses-Carnations Mammoth Supply Supreme Quality Stock at Reinberg's Reasonable Prices. Order Here. Boy Direct From The Grower. Current Price List Subject to Change Without Notice. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. 48-lnch stems..... $3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 16 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond. Per 100 Extra select $8 00 . Select 6 00 ■< Medium 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia 2,000,000 Feet MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per doz. Specials $1 60to$2 00 Select 1 00 Medium 76 Short 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Carnations 2.00 to 3.00 Chrysanthemums, yellow, doz., $2.00 to 3.00 Harrisii io 00 to 12 50 Valley 3 00 to 4 00 Adiantum i 00 Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 76c Ferns, per 1000 $2 00 26 of Modern Glass A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Good $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Extra Fancy. $10.00 $12.00 $15.00 Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Richmond and Milady- Long $5.C0 to $6.00 per 100 Medium 4.00 per 1U0 Short 3.00 per 100 Carnations $2.00 to $3.00 per 100 Lilies .$10.00 to $12.E0 per 100 Lily of the Valley 4.00 per 100 Ferns 2.00 per 1000 Order here and get satisfaction to the importation of blooms from the eastern markets. Gardenias are in good supply but seem to clean up well. Lilies are not as plentiful as they have been and the same may be said of good lily of the valley. Chrysanthe- mums are a trifle more plentiful but real good stock is scarce and is com- manding good prices. The local whole- sale stores will be open until 6 p. m. during the week days again after Fri- day, October 1, which all out-of-town buyers should bear in mind when ordering. The Chicago Grand Floral Festival, to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, 1915, is the principal topic of conversation in the market and from present indications it appears as if it will be one of the best shows that was ever held in this city. NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. William John Ashley announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Margaret to Walter Martin Hupp. Wednesday, September 22. The happy young couple will he at home to their friends after Novem- ber 1 at 3453 Janssen avenue. Mr. CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-GARNATIuNS-GLAOIOLI-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, *?#£?« 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. Rupp is secretary and assistant treas- urer of the John C. Moninger Co. and the son of N. J. Rupp, well known treasurer of the same firm. 566 The American Florist. Oct. 2, WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS The Chicago Florists' Club will meet at the Hotel La Salle, next Thursday, October 7, at 8 p. m., when the amal- gamation of the Chicago Florists' club and Cook County Florists' Asso- ciation will be celebrated with a ban- quet. All members in good standing will receive a complimentary ticket from the secretary through the mails and anyone in arrears who would 'like to straighten up before the big doings should send their remittance immedi- ately to Guy W. French, secretary, Morton Grove, 111. The banquet com- mittee consists of H. N. Bruns, chair- man, A. T. Pyfer, N. P. Miller, George Asmus and W. J. Keimel. The National Plant and Flower Com- pany has been incorporated by Ed- ward R. Newmann, George S. Plues and Martin Weiss with a capital of $10,000. The new concern has bought and already taken possession of the C V. Abeele greenhouses at 1429 "West Sixty-first street, consisting of 14,000 feet of glass. Some of the members of this concern, including Sam Freund, are interested in the Englewood Floral Shop, 703 West Sixty-third street. Harry Conn will manage both places, but the greenhouses and the store will be operated independent of each other. George Perdikas, 407 South Wabash avenue, was suddenly taken sick last week and his condition became so seri- ous that he was immediately removed to the German Hospital of Chicago, where he underwent an operation for rupture, Wednesday, September 22. His nephew, George Propps, is looking after the business during his illness and last reports from the hospital are to the effect that he is doing nicely and will soon be able to be about again. Ronsley, the Florist, celebrated his first year in business at 106 South Dearborn street, Saturday, September 25, and is well pleased with the amount of business that he has en- joyed during that period. He has just remodeled and repainted his en- tire place, which greatly improves the general appearance of the store. Vic- tor Young is now associated with him, which means that there will be two hustling young fellows on the job hereafter instead of one. A. L. Vaughan & Co. have been head- quarters for gladioli all this week and the firm has had no trouble in dis- posing of one of its shipments of 5,000 blooms per day in addition to all the other stock sent in by the regular growers. Mr. "Vaughan says that he has seen more new faces in his place of business this week than he has for a long time which leads one to believe that the fall season is opening in earnest. There were two automobiles laden with floral tributes from the police •department at the funeral of Detective Sergeant William J. Egan, often called "'Big Bill" whose funeral was held Monday, September 27, and one of the prettiest pieces in the whole collection was a large wreath sent by those at the detective bureau bearing the words : •"Our Pal," in red roses. Judge Carpenter has appointed Ed- win J. Buell receiver for the Prosper- RUSSELL ROSES * * * * % Milady * Killarney Brillia't 3.00 to 8.00 I Ophelia . . 3.00 to 8.00 + * Finest Grown at $4.00 to $20.00 per 100. Per 100 Per 100 $4.00 to $10 00 Killarney . . $2.00 to $8.00 White Killarney 2.00 to 8.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 35c ea. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants L. D. Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago * 176 North Michigan Ave., * 4^^. ity Exposition Company and fixed his bond at $2,500. Subpoenas were is- sued for the officers of the company to appear October 3 and answer to the petition in bankruptcy. The company is conducted a street fair at the foot of Chicago avenue. Miss M. C. Gunterberg is back from an extended trip to the west, south- west and northwest, which included a visit to the Panama-Pacific and San Diego expositions in California. She re- ports having had a delightful time and is again attending to her duties at her wholesale store at 158 North Wabash avenue. A. T. Pyfer says that the shipping trade has been unusually brisk at A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s store this week and that roses and carnations are cleaning up nicely each day. This firm is re- ceiving a good supply of choice roses from the Pyfer & Olsem greenhouses at Wilmette. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is having a brisk call for a fancy grade of Mrs. Chas. Russell roses which are coming from the Stielow greenhouses at Niles Centre and are cleaning up at an unusually good price. Gust P. Constantino, proprietor of the Chicago Floral House, is again on duty at the store, after being on the sick list for some time. His brother George had charge of the store during his absence. Henry Wittbold arranged the deco- ration for the Autumn Exposition at Marshall Field & Company's store, which began September 27 and will continue through the week. James Psenicka cut his first carna- tions this season September 27, which is considerably later than last year, and as usual is shipping his entire out- put to Kyle & Foerster. Chas. H. Fisk, 1581 Ogden avenue, and wife, have returned from a de- lightful visit in California, where they attended both the San Francisco and San Diego expositions. Wm. Homburg has gone into the retail business for himself and is now located at 1S3 North Wabash avenue, where he has been open for business since September 23. Miss O. A. Tonner, who, with her mother, has been visiting relatives in Minnesota, has returned from a well earned rest and is again in charge of her wholesale store. F. W. Martin, 609 East Fortieth street, had a beautifully decorated au- tomobile in the Thirty-ninth street business men's parade, Monday even- ing, September 27. John Farmer is doing the buying in the market for Stollery Bros., 1046 Wil- son avenue, while Manager George Stollery and wife are visiting at Green Bay, Wis. The Art Floral Co., 7 West Randolph street, which was opened about a year ago by Sam Graff and Nate Lewis was closed by the sheriff, Tuesday, Septem- ber 28. Theodore Vogel has accepted a po- sition as storeman with W. J. Smyth, 3101 South Michigan avenue, and will start to work next Monday, October 4. John Bauscher, of Freeport, who acted as one of the judges at the state fair at Springfield, September 20-22. was here on a visit Sentember 25. W. N. Rudd left for Ithaca, N. Y., last week, where he places his young- est daughter, Phyllis, at Cornell Uni- versity for the regular course. George Manos, the Union Depot Florist, and wife, are visiting friends and relatives at Pittsburgh, Pa., and other cities in the east. A. Schultheis, College Point, N. Y., visited several of the large commercial greenhouse establishments this week in this vicinity. Oscar Metz, 5525 Harper avenue, has just bought a new seven passenger Oldsmobile and a Ford delivery car. Ralph J. Southerton, of Highland Park, has a large lot of unusually fine cyclamens again this season. Fred Scheel, of Shermerville, is sub-dividing 10 acres of his farm and is offering acre lots for sale. C. L. Huffert, 4053 West North ave- nue, has returned from a few days' fishing trip at Fox Lake. *9'5' The American Florist. 567 START Placing Your Regular Order With Us TODAY Long years of experience has taught us how to fill all shipping orders properly. We have everything in quantity that you need, particularly Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Valley, Orchids and Greens. Start being one of our regular customers today. A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) , Central 2571 TELEPHONES:^ " 2572 Auto. 48-734 < Chicago John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. Wietor Bros, celebrated their twen- ty-first anniversary in the wholesale ■cut flower business September 24. W. H. Kidwell, who has been a regular •customer all during that time, and N. J. Wietor took a day oft and en- joyed themselves to their heart's con- tent. Twenty-one years is quite a long time, but Harry Lubliner says he can well remember the day when Wietor Bros, first hung out their shingle. This ■firm has gradually established a nice paying business and today have one of the three largest greenhouse establish- ments devoted exclusively to cut flow- ers in America, the output of which is all sold at wholesale in their store in the great central market. Robert Huehnchen, who assists his daughter, Mrs. Meyer, at her store, do- ing business under the firm name of the Humboldt Park Florist, was slightly injured when a Ford struck him as he was crossing the street at Randolph and Wabash avenue on his way to Zech & Mann's store, Septem- ber 23. It keep one so busy dodging the large cars nowadays that he can- not watch the many mechanical fleas as the new Moline-Knight's little tool Tioxes are commonly called. Peter Reinberg's store is being over- hauled and is beginning to look pretty neat in a new dress of white enamel. Carnations and roses are arriving in large supply at this house now and the Teceipts of Mrs. Chas. Russell especial- ly are exceptionally heavy. Felix Reichling is well pleased with the way the shipping business holds up and stock in all lines is cleaning up at an •«arly hour at this store. The John Kruchten Co. is receiving a good supply of roses each day at its store and particularly noticeable is a fancy grade .of Ophelia,. Mrs. Chas. Russell and American Beauties. John Kruchten and wife will visit friends And relatives at Milwaukee, Wis. Miss Rosamond Garland, eldest JARDINIERE f STAND BASKET) Best and Most Attractive Basket i for Window and Store Display. 1 Width, 10 inches; depth, 9y 2 inches, height j§ overall, 36 inches. | White Enameled Gold or any jj Natural Stained or Ant. Green. 2 tone p $2.15 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 1 The same basket, finely decorated and hand B painted $1.50 more. ASSORTMENT 25 Small Baskets Including Liners For Pompons and Other Cut Flowers $7.50 Just the styles you heed for your fall and winter trade. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order Today. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave. ■IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllli: CHICAGO m daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sol Garland, and Robert Chwass will be married at Des Plaines, Thursday, October 14. Frank Ayres, with Chas. W. Mc- Kellar, is home doctoring up car- buncles. The Ernst Wienhoeber Floral Co. is sporting a handsome new electric delivery car which was added to the delivery system this week. Mrs. Frank Oechslin underwent an operation on her jawbone this week. 568 The American Florist. Oct. 2, PVTTt^I LARGE YELLOW 'MUMS-BEAUTIES Hoosier Beauty--Russell--Ophelia--Sunburst--Doub1e White Killa r ney Killarney Brilliant-Killarney~Milady~Ward and Richmond Roses. VALLEY-HARRISn-ASTERS-besides An^ntoA^jsrasaD. „ CUT FLOWERS and GREENS You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to"=^i Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A. BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. VALLEY, ROSES umnuKAix and CARNATIONS SfifiS5u£ A Specialty BnDWtR OF GUT FLOWERS We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. urMTllTllTiAlTaAiTnTliTi-*--*-'*--*"*"*"*--*--*--*"*"* ---■■»-■■--— --■--n.-w. ■ ■ ^.1L.T,,f,,T,,TnTiiTi it it TTTTTTTTTTTT T Ti iTnTn ---.--— * - * ....--.--*-■.--.--•-->. ...-.■■.■■.. ■ - - - Payne Jennings, secretary and treas- urer of the Retail Florists' Co., is busy with his new duties and states that ac- tive service will be started to its mem- bers shortly after October 1, when a special effort will be made to increase the membership to over 100, so that the buying power will be of such im- portance that the organization will be recognized by all the dealers whom the company is anxious to get in touch with for mutual benefit. Mr. Jennings is confident that the organization can be as successful in co-operative buying, etc., just as well as dealers in other lines', and when the company is ready to do business along the new lines laid out, dealers will welcome it, for it will be more satisfactory to all concerned than individual buying in some in- stances in the past. Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s new Foley greenhouses are rapidly nearing com- pletion, and will be ready for occu- pancy soon and will be an addition to the rapidly growing plant department. Thos. Conlon, superintendent of the plant department, and his force of assistants have been busy shipping out stock all week, and an inspection of the houses shows a nice supply of azaleas that have been carried over and should be good property when placed on sale. Tony Gabel says that the demand for field-grown carnation plants is good, and it is surprising how many late orders are arriving. At the store the supply department is busy filling fall orders, and in the cut flower department some very fancy- orchids and gardenias are now included in the daily receipts. Judging from the many repairs that are being made in the Atlas building, it does not appear as if the structure will be torn down for many years to come, and the wholesalers that are lo- cated there are not worrying much about having to move for some time. The wholesale concerns that are doing business in the Atlas building are Peter Reinberg, Wietor Bros., Hoerber Bros., John Kruchten Co., D. E. Freres, George Reinberg, Erne & Klingel, Kyle & Foerster, A. T. Pyfer & Co., O. A. Tonner, Chas. W. McKellar, Sinner Bros., Zech & Mann, Batavia Green- house Co., M. C. Gunterberg, Weiland & Risch, E. F. Winterson Co., Winter- son's Seed Store and two retail con- cerns, Archie Spencer and the Atlas Floral Co. Bassett & Washburn are now mov- ing into their new quarters in the Le Moyne building, where the E. C. Am- ling Co. and the A. L. Randall Co. are now located, and their business ad- dress after October 1 will be 178 North Wabash avenue. The A. L. Randall Co. has the order for the new ice-box and when all the new fixtures are in- stalled this firm will have one of the finest equipped wholesale establish- ments in the great central market. Their total floor space amounts to a trifle over 4,200 square feet, counting the main floor and the basement, which is con- siderably larger than their old quar- ters. Mr. Washburn extends a cordial invitation to the trade in general to visit them and inspect their new home. W. P. Craig, with Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., was in the city a few days this week on his way from Minneapolis, Minn., to St. Louis, Mo. He reports that the florists in the west are all making preparations for the fall season and are very optimistic in re- gard to the business outlook for the coming year. Percy Jones and his able force of assistants are making a strong bid for the fall business and are on the job early and late at the store. This firm will have its usual supply of chrysan- themums to offer this season, which is one of the chief offerings each fall. It is rumored that another whole- sale firm is about to rent new quarters on the ground floor of the LeMoyne building directly north of Bassett & Washburn's new location across the hallway, further particulars of which will be announced later. Ed. Siebrecht, proprietor of the Rosery Florist, had his grand opening at 6972 North Clark street, last Satur- day, September 25, and was well pleased with the amount of business that he did. Zech & Mann are featuring large quantities of white and yellow chrys- anthemums at their store in addition to their regular line of stock. F. J. Littleford, of the Austin-Little- ford Nurseries, Downers Grove, visited his many friends in the local market this week. J. A. Budlong is cutting from a nice crop of American Beauty roses, which are in brisk demand at the store. Visitors: Wm. Feniger, Toledo, O.; Jas. G. Crozer, Cedar Rapids, la.; E. J. Fancourt, representing S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Illinois State Fair. The principal awards in the floricul- tural department of the Illinois state fair appeared in our issue of September 25, page 509. Later awards include the class of six orchids in bloom in which the A. T. Hey Floral Co., Maywood, was first and the Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, second. Additional awards for cut flowers and floral de- signs are appended, including 16 en- tries for roses in which the Poehlmann Bros. Co., obtained nine first prizes and one second. EOSES. American Beauty, 25 fl-wers — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Green- houses, Springfield, 2nd, A. T. Hey Floral Co., 3rd. Richmond, 25 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 3rd. Killarney, 25 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd; A. C. Brown, Springfield, 3rd. White Killarney, 25 flowers — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st; Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. My Maryland, 25 flowers — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 2nd; Gullett & Sons, 3rd. Any other variety, 25 flowers — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. American Beauty, 25 flowers — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 2nd; Capitol Greenhouses, 3rd. Richmond, 20 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 2nd; Capitol Greenhouses, 3rd. Killarney, 20 flowers — Poehlmann Bros. Co., 1st; Capitol Greenhouses, 2nd; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 3rd. White Killarney, 20 flowers — Poehl- mann Bros. Co., 1st; A. C. Brown, 2nd; Capitol Greenhouses, 3rd. My Maryland, 20 flowers — Capitol Greenhouses, 1st; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 2nd; Hey Floral Co., 3rd. Any other variety, 20 flowers — Gul- lett & Son, 1st; Poehlmann Bros. Co., 2nd; Capitol Greenhouses, 3rd. Killarney, 50 flowers — A. C. Brown. My Maryland, 50 flowers — Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 1st. White Killarney, 50 flowers — A. C. Brown, 1st. Any other variety, 50 flowers — Jans- sen Seed & Floral Co., 1st. 19*5- The American Florist. 569 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOBRSTBR Kyle & Foerster WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Long Distance Phone : Randolph 6784 MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists ^^ 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. ~°»£ Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses : Des Plaines. 111. riui-A^n Store: 162 N. Wabash Ave.. ClllCagO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra f ancv Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO ^ V W ,S4 NO. WABASH AYE. ^V# IS4 NO. WABASH .AVE;" B^NECErTBlOWS MISCELLANEOUS. Collection dahlias, 100 blooms, single — F. Janssen, Springfield, 1st; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 2nd; C. E. Hodge, Springfield, 3rd. Collection dahlias, 25 blooms, dou- ble — J. N. Hossman, Hillsboro, 1st; Janssen Seed & Floral Co., 2nd; C. E. Hodge, 3rd. Collection hardy perennials, 12 vases — A. T. Hey Floral Co., 1st. FLORAL DESIGNS. Standing cross, four feet from bot- tom of base up — Gullett & Sons, 1st; A. C. Brown, 2nd; A. T. Hey Floral Co., 3rd. Wreath flowers on easel, 24-inch — A. C. Brown, 1st; Gullett & Sons, 2nd; Hembricker & Cole, 3rd. Best floral arrangement, set piece — Hembricker & Cole, 1st; Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 2nd; A. C. Brown, 3rd. H. B. KENNICOTT, Pbesident ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINQIER, Seoketabt . INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 E.C.AMUNGCO. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. Thonea Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe floverM&rKete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roiei, Beauty, specials 36-in 30-in 24 in.... 20-in 15-in 12-in Mrs. Chas. Russell.. S3 00@4 00 2 50 200 1 50 1 00 75 50 1 00@ 2 50 Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 Killarney brilliant 3 OU©10 00 " Killarney 2 00® 10 00 " White Killarney 2 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgaria 2 00@10 00 " Rhea Reid 2 00@10 00 " My Maryland 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@10 00 Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@10 00 Hadley 3 00@10 00 Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Our selection 3 00 Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz., 4 000 6 00 Gardenias per doz.. 3 00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1.50 to $3.00 Gladioli 2 00@ 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 0u@12 50 Valley 4 00@ 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00@ 1 50 Ferns 1 50@2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Lencothoe 75@ 1 00 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000. 5 00@6 00 Plumosns Strings.. each, 60@ 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Snrengeri. Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Boxwood. 25c per lb. The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price SO Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ZECIi & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. WietorBros. Sfo? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago 570 The American Florist. Oct. 2. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS PINK 100 1C00 $140.00 Mrs. C. E. Akehuist.. 12 00 100 00 Mrs. C. W. Ward 7.00 55.00 R. P. Enchantress.... 6.00 50.00 L. P. Enchantress ... 6.00 50.00 Enchantress supreme 8.00 70.00 PINK 100 1000 Dorothy Gordon $7.00 $60.00 Gorgeous 7.00 60.0 Philadelphia 7.00 65.00 Ruth 7.00 55.00 WHITE 100 1000 Matchless $8.00 $70 00 Enchantress 7.00 55.00 Perlection 7 " 55.00 White Wonder 7 SO 60.00 Alma Ward 7-00 50.00 RED 100 1000 Champion.....*. $8.00 $70.00' Beacon 7.50 fio.OO Victory 7.00 Comfort 6.00 C mm odor e 7.00 Prices subject to change. 250 of one variety at "the'lOOO rate 50.00 45.00' 50.00 The above varieties we have in large Quantity. We have never offered the trade better plants than we have this year Let us figure on your requirements, V\ e guarantee satisfaction. THE LEO N1ESSEIN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. MABKET SHOWS MARKED IMPROVEMENT. There is a distinct improvement in the demand this week, winding up with very fair business for the season. The hot weather period has been bro- ken, very cool nights being experienced the past six days. This has retarded the dahlias considerably, so that the market has cleaned up very well. Rose crops have little more than kept pace with the demand, the crops shortening up considerably, the quality is getting better, and when the weather settles, the market will see record shipments. Asters are passing as are gladioli, while each week sees new chrysanthe- mums, which promise to be very fine. Cattleya labiata is offered by a num- ber of growers. With the quantity coming, prices are falling. There is no question that the market will be better supplied with flowers this season than ever before. A strenuous selling cam- paign by the retail florists is now the urgent need. Are they equal to it? NOTES. . The flower show of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., has come to be an annual event, increasing in importance each year. A record attendance is expected as crowds attended on the opening day, Septem- ber 25, and bid fair to continue until the close, October 2. A cut flower sale, conducted by society ladies, together with refreshments, is a feature, the proceeds to go to help erect the Mar- tha Washington memorial at Valley Forge. Henry A. Dreer furnishes the flowers gratis. A day spent here go- ing over the extensive fields of cannas, dahlias, phloxes and other flowers can- not fail bu*c*"'impress the visitor with the great magnitude of this wonderful business, which does so much to beau- tify the homes in every part of the United States. The wholesale flower center is rap- idly developing in the block bounded by 16th and 17th streets and Ranstead and Ludlow streets. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange opened its doors last week at 1625 Ranstead street. J. Duetscher and C. Glazer are the proprietors. Mr. Duetscher is the salesman for Thomas Young's gar- denias and orchids in this market, while his partner has had considerable experience in New Tork commission houses. They are enterprising young men and should succeed. Mrs. Anna A. Krueger, mother of Chas. Krueger, recently deceased, died Monday, September 27, aged 70 years. The flower stand in the Reading Termi- nal was sold by Mrs. Krueger only last week, the purchasers being Arthur Lan- ser and Frank Alter, who will continue the business under the name of the Reading Terminal Flower Stand. Special dahlias, selected stock in large quantities, is the feature with the Leo Niessen Co. For the next two weeks they will handle them by the tens of thousands. Chrysanthemums and choice American Beauties are also features. Edward Reid has passed up the as- ter for the chrysanthemum, all the early sorts being seen here in quan- tity. American Beauties, the first choice "Reid brand", are a factor. VtoMe Ro¥erMftrKete Boston, Sept. 29. Per 100 Roiei, Beauty 2 00@25 00 Killarney Queen 2 50@1000 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 1 00@ 8 00 " Hadley 1 OOlglO 00 " Cardinal 1 00@12 00 " Mock 1 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chaa. Russell 1 00@12 00 " Sunburst 1 00@ 8 00 " Taft 1 00@ 8 00 " Milady 1 00@ 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 1 00® 6 00 My Maryland 50@ 5 00 Cattleyas 20 O0@35 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 50@ 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select 1 50® 2 00 Buffalo, Sept. 29. Roses, Beauty, special 20 " fancy 15 extra 10 No.l 6 No 2 2 Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 " My Maryland 3 Killarney Queen 3 " Richmond .3 " Sunburst 3 " Ward 2 " Taft 3 Ophelia 4 Mock 3 " FrancisScott Key 4 Shawyer 3 Lily of the Valley Lilies 6 Cattleyas 40 Carnations 1 Snapdragons 1 Peas (outdoor) bunch, 5c@10c Glad blir....... ...... 2 Asters Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax , Per 100 00@25 00 00K>20 00 0I>@I2 00 00@10 00 01 largest cut flower shippers at Kansas City. Let us supply your wants. If on the market, we can furnish it. Get our prices before placing order. We guarantee satisfaction. 1016-1018 McGee Street KANSAS CITY, MO. PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 600 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 66 75 1.26 No. 48 1.00 1.50 » Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist. 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS &M e r S hones. ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IN SEASON ALWAYS ON HAND. Omaha, Neb. The florists of Nebraska made very- creditable displays at the state fair held at Lincoln, September 6-12. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, received first prize for display of cut roses; also, first for cut-flowers, first for basket arrange- ment of cut blooms and second in the class for corsage bouquets. Hess & Swo- boda, Omaha, were given the first award for bridal bouquet. The Griswold Seed Co., Lincoln, received first prize for corsage bouquet and were second in the class for baskets of cut flowers. Simanton & Pense, Falls City, were second for a well-arranged wreath, the first honor in this class being awarded to Lewis Henderson of Omaha, who also took first prize for bed of flower- ing plants, first for specimen palms and first for ferns. Hess & Swoboda cap- tured the high honor and P. B. Floth, Omaha, was second in the class for bed of foliage plants. Griswold Seed Co. captured second prize in the flowering plant competition. C. H. Frey. Lin- coln, made an exhibit of Carnation Ne- braska and other varieties, which was magniflcient. The judges were Edward GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil- waukee St.. P. O. Box 208 ., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Cm wf m | •£-> ■_■ »k ■ Wholesale Floriat. • A. IVUEinrN- 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. YftoMe Hover Markets Philadelphia, Sept. 29. Per 100 Ro»es, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 " first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 01 Mock 60001500 Hadley 8 00@12 0) " Bulgaria 4 00@l0 (0 " Sunburst 4 00@12 CO Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Cattleyaa 60 00@75 00 Lilium Harrisii 5 00@ 6 CO Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Gladioli 1 00® 3 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Sept. 29. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 10 extra 8 00 No.l 3 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 1 50 Cattleyas... 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 10 Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Gladioli 2 00 Asters 1 00 Dahlias 1 00® 2 (0 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@4U Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Williams, Grand Island; Frank Stup- py, St. Joseph, Mo.; Chas. Green, Fre- mont. The following stopped here return- ing from the San Francisco convention and were the guests of J. J. Hess : Theo. Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; J. A. Peterson and wife, Cincinnati, O.; John G. Esler and daughter. Saddle River, N. J.; John Evans, Richmond, Ind. Business during the past 30 days has been very satisfactory. Stock is RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. HTgTbekMng Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.36 per box.. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Milwaukee. Sept. 29. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 Uu<& 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00615 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Ophelia 3 00@l0 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00*7 10 00 Carnations 2 '« @ 3 00 Lilies 8 00@10 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Valley 2 00® 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Asters. 1100 2 00 Chrysanthemums 1 5C® 2 50 Rubrum 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas per do?.. $6.00 improving in quality and getting more plentiful. Early chrysanthemums have been on the market for two weeks and find ready sale. Grippe. 572 The American Florist. Oct. 2, New York. SLIGHT TRADE IMPBOVEMENT NOTED. While the market was not very ac- tive during: the past week it was cer- tainly some better than the preceding week. There were a number of wed- dings and a large amount of funeral work, which stiffened prices in several stocks, such as orchids, lilies and lily of the valley. While there has been no great rise in the price of orchids, they are moving more freely. On Septem- ber 25, lilies sold for five and six cents per flower and lily of the valley for $4 per 100. If roses did not bring a much higher price, they moved better and the quality will improve with clear and cool weather, such as we are now having. The chrysanthe- mums are straggling in, but no great volume has yet arrived. On account of the dahlia show it is quite natural that the thoughts of the trade should, to some extent, have turned to dahlias during the past week. Both whole- salers and retailers were in evidence at the show, several of the latter, as will be elsewhere noted, having ex- hibits. Though business has been rather quiet in the wholesale district, it has had its thrills. The lamentable disaster of September 22 at Seventh avenue and 25th street, was near enough to create a sensation. An- other cave in on Broadway at 38th street on the evening of September 25, has caused that thoroughfare to be closed indef.nitely for 13 blocks. Not only the Broadway street car line, but also the 34th and 28th street cross town lines are tied up, which is caus- ing inconvenience to the east side re- tailers who are numerous. In this con- nection it may be said that there can be no argument about the greatness of this city; it is so great that nobody needs to boast of it. There is, how- ever, doubt in many minds relating to the mental calibre of some of the men who are now directing its affairs. September 27.— Though the market opened quiet this morning, the pros- pects seem encouraging. A very cool wave struck this city last night, but there is good sunshine to-day. The supply of stock is about normal. NOTES. A very cool wave has swept away the heat and humidity that caused so much misery during the greater part of September, yet some people persist in talking and writing about it. A lo- cal scribe inflicts the following on the public, which he says was found in- scribed on a piece of junk picked up in the ruins of Babylon : "If, on the Mesopotamian plain, Cain slaughtered Abel, did it he Because the heat went to his brain, Accompanied with humidity?" Frank Good, formerly well known as a designer and decorator of this city, who for the past two years has been with F. H. Kramer, of Washington, D. C, is in this city on a business trip for Mr. Kramer. He tells us that Mr. Kramer had two and one-half acres of gladioli this season, mostly America, and that he had a total outdoor stock of flowers and plants of seven and one-half acres. We have known Fred Kramer as a hustler in the years agone. The dahlia show and other business brought in a number of out of town visitors during the past week. We noted Richard "Vincent Jr., and two sons, George L,. Stillman, Louis J. Reu- ter and Mrs. O. P. Chapman of West- erly, R. I., and both members of the firm of McAlpin & McDonald, Boston. Arthur Luetchford, a landscape gard- ner of Rochester, N. T., was also a visitor. T*rTfTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTl Ptt'M"!^ OUR MOTTO: The Best the Market Affords. VALLEY * * * * * * * * From Cold Storage. New York or Chicago. $16.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 600; $4.60 per 260 Pips. CHAS. SCHWAKE fi CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York fiiTiitiiTntiiTnT«AA«TiA«Ti«TfT«A.TiiTi.TiiTnTi.Tii T--*- -•--*- THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street • Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers A meeting of the schedule commit- tee of the New York Florists' Club was held at Secretary Young's office, September 27. Several previous meet- ings had been held and the schedule for the spring show will soon be ready. There were present at the meeting C. H. Totty, Wm. Duckham, James Stewart, Fred Atkins, Julius Roehrs, John Canning and Secretary Young. William Stryker of Thompson's popular restaurant, which is much fre- quented by the florists of the whole- sale district, is rejoicing over the safe return of Mrs, Stryker, who has been on a two months' visit with relatives at Dukenfield, Cheshire, England. Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., 34 West 28th street, have authorized us to make the following statement : "Meyer Othile having left the employ of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, Inc., will in no wise interfere with the operation of said business." The next meeting of the florists' club will be held in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the evening of October 11. As usual, there will be a varied program and some fine exhibits of cut flowers are likely to be seen. Charles Millang, of the Coogan build- ing, is offering good gladioli, which were grown on his own farm. We are going out to learn how he does it at this season of the year. There are rumors of a change in the personnel uf one of the wholesale firms of this district, but we are not yet authorized to make public the names or particulars. Robert Clifford, who for some time has been at the Hill Top Farm (Van- derbilt) Newport, R. I., has returned and is now on the staff of T. F. Gal- vin, Inc. Secretary Vinson, of the general committee for the Cleveland, O., flower show, was in this city September 27 doing missionary work for that enter- prise. F. F. Salinger, who is well known a designer and decorator, has recently taken charge of the floral features at the Knickerbocker hotel. George J. Polykranas opened his wholesale store at 104 West 28th street September 27. Charles Thorley, the well known re- tailer, is on a tour of the Pacific coast. A. F. F. Milton, Mass. — An up-to-date flow- er shop will be opened at 499 Center street, under the management of Geo. M. Anderson, for the past 25 years su- perintendent of Wayside Farms. John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Oklahoma City. The heavy rains that we are having every few days would seem to indicate that the fall season is upon us. This has been accounted as a semi-arid re- gion for the last four or five years and during that time there has been much talk about the necessity of irrigation and dry-farming methods. We have had so much moisture, however, this summer, that such agitation has all died down for the time being. The florists made elaborate displays for "Fashion night", September 24, but this event, as also the opening of the state fair, which took place on the fol- lowing morning, was marred by a steady down-pour of rain. Store keepers say that business is fairly good, quite as much being done as is usual for this time of the year. S. S. B. Racine, Wis.— P. W. Obertin, who purchased the Lake Shore Greenhouses several months ago has made many improvements since taking possession. 19*5- The American Florist. 573 OFFICIAL S.A.F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by tbe S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro ol leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer M { .»}££? 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist Te 3S35 h 3Ssf Mad : . Si. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West Z6tta Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing Mlneola, N. Y. Fair and Exhibition, The Mineola Fair, an annual event, opened September 21. This fair is pop- ular with the people of Long Island, and it also has many visitors from New York and neighboring points. This year the exhibits covered a wide field, and while all were interesting, it is mainly the horticultural features with which we must deal. In the horticultural department there was a creditable plant decoration by John Lewis Childs, Inc., Floral Park, N. Y., who also showed dahlias and some gladioli. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., made a fine exhibit of his best varieties of nymphseas. A particularly attractive one was N. Bis- setti, which we believe originated with Peter Bissett of Washington, D. C. Isaac Hicks & Son, Westbury, N. Y., showed a fine collection of nursery stock, including conifers. Lewis & Val- entine, East Rockaway, N. Y., made an exhibit of their big tree moving appa- D. V. Howell, Peconic, N. Y., who says: "A dahlia expert is my modest claim," seems to be living up to it, as he made an excellent display of named varieties. The Seaside Dahlia Farm, Westhampton Beach, N. Y., also made a good exhibit. Ludder & Wines are the proprietors of this farm. There were exhibits of hardy cut flowers from a number of private growers. Henry Weston, Hempstead, was judge. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New York and Queens, N. Y., exhibited seed pota- toes. Philip J. Christ, New Hyde Park, N. Y., also showed seed potatoes. The agricultural extension service of the New York State School of Agriculture on Long Island had representatives on hand who made demonstrations, in- teresting to both farmers and horticul- turists. The New York State College of Agriculture, Cornell University, also had demonstrators at the fair. The Chase Nursery Co., Geneva, N. Y., was represented. A. F. F. Berlin, Conn. — A very attractive display of decorative plants staged by A. N. Plerson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., and in charge of Robert Hawthorne and Jesse Foster was an attraction at the state fair, September 14*17. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED VltoMe EowefMorKets New York. Sept. 29. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00620 00 extra and fancy... 10 00012 00 No. land No. 2... 6 0J@ 8 00 " AliceStanley 1 00@ 5 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 4 00@ 6 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 5 00© 6 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 00© 6 00 extra... 3 00© 4 00 " No.l&No.2 50© 1 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... " " special 4 00© 5 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 1 00© 2 00 Queen 1 00© 5 00 Brilliant 1 10@ 6 00 " Aaron Ward 1 00@ 6 00 " Richmond 1 00© 5 00 " Sunburst 1 00© 6 00 " Taft 1 00® 5 00 " Milady 1 00© 5 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00© 6 00 " Hadley 1 00© 10 00 Ophelia 1 00© 6 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 1 00@ 8 00 " Hoosier Beauty 1 00@ 6 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 " inferior grades .15 0C@2C 00 Oncidiums 1 00 Lilies, Loosriflorum and Harrisil.. 5 000 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Dahlias 1 00® 1 25 Carnations 35® 1 25 Tuberoses perdoz., 25c@30c Bouvardias 75® 1 00 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bchs. 100® 1 50 Smilax doz. strings. 75 Gladiolus per doz., 10c@15c Chrysanthemums perdoz.. 7^@ 2 25 Gardenias perdoz., 1 25© 2 00 United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Tour Consignments PERCY W. RICHTERS, Manager. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A, J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly £ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses. Carnations and all the other best products of thelt-ading growers. Consignments solicited. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK 6IH Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK, CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooffan Bid*., 6th av. and W. 26th St.. New Tort Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material (or Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slipper aid Receiver ol cm Flowers s^~A complete assortment of ihe best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 574 The American Florist. oa. 2, FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We otter the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cot $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 ■' " 1 60 21x 5x3 '• " 1 90 24x 5x3*4, 2-in. Cot 2 25 30x 5x3* •' 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 290 28x 8x4 " 3 25 28x8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5. Teles. Cot 5 25 4l>x 8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 525 36xlux5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. . 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing chargt on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302 1308 W. Division St., CHICAGO Retail Florists ftrg Place Jour Business Before More People . Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing morf and biggtr sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Panting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. nieh Grade Floral Publicity. 818-819 Transportation Bldg. 608 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, HI. Racine School Children's Flower Show. School children of the city of Racine, Wis., competing in the annual flower and vegetable show, which was held September 11, under the auspices of the Racine Commercial Club, staged what was said to be one of the finest exhibitions of its kind ever held in that city. The displays came from gardens of the school children, and were grown from seeds given by the club last spring, and many of the exhibits would have graced a state fair. Great interest in the show was taken by the public, as evidenced by the large attendance, and it is expected that a large amount will be donated by citiz.ns to stimulate greater interest in the children's gar- dens next year. One hundred and fifty dollars was given in prizes to the successful contestants this year. In order to judge the vegetable gar- dens raised under the auspices of the commercial club, the judges visited 234 gardens in all parts of the city, and many children were found who had raised enough produce from their back- yard plots to pay for their clothing, while others proudly exhibited bank accounts. Not only has the contest been a source of education to the children and worked out to their finan- cial assistance, but it has done much to beautify the city at large and will become an annual affair. At the close of the exhibition all of the vegetables were given to the poor of the city. The annual aster show given under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Club was held in conjunction with the show of the Racine Commer- cial Club and proved a big success. Withstands Twisting and Sharp Bends !zz Sharp bends around corner- posts, doorways, etc. — kinking the hose to shut off water — you know how soon this causes most hose to leak, split apart and give-out! Doesn't pay to buy such hose — it's poor economy. 0-03 D MM IRIui u m is entirely different from ordinary hose in construction. Sharp bends don't readily injure it. It lasts for months — not weeks. Pays to buy "Greenhouse" — Send for a sample and test it. The B. F. Goodrich Company ^k World's Largest Rubber Factory There were 23 exhibitors, the displays were excellent, and the judges had no easy task in deciding the awards. H. C. T. Grand Rapids, Mich. — H. S. Jordan is building an addition to his green- houses at 1440 Union avenue. Salina, Kan. — A. B. Walters is plan- ning an addition to his greenhouse at 339 East Prescott street, to cost $500. Lafayette, Ind. — Fred Schilling is remodeling his range of seven houses. He is installing a new heating system among other improvements. Holland, Mich. — Extensive improve- ments, including a 5,000 gallon water tower, a potting shed and one new house, 20x130 feet, have been com- pleted at the range of Henry Ebelink. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag, $3.50 Natural Moss per bag. 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention tha American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural Moss $1 75 per ba? Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co.. iTeryuuni in SoatHtrm Irerfrecaa, EVXRGRMN, ALABAMA Mention the American Florist when writing '9'5- The American Florist. 575 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/ ui&&L< 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone. Graceland 1112. Send us your retail orders. WI HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL GO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. Cc GEO. B. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts $936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegrsph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., TBI BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt atteniion Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders {or hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GAHF1KLU PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'a CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I. * dd T. J. JOHNSTON 6 CO. HEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. -"TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to -*- any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mnst accompany all orders from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1153 Broadway. Cor. 15th a H. Sts. AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Youna A Nuqenf Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. «i WC81 i^Mtll SllCir To out-of-town florists: HFVAT VftRlf We are in the Heart of W*»w¥ I VIA IV And give special alien Lion to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .V/.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditorium Anna, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. T. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toriting DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IS W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rivsrdals. Mention the American Florist when writing 576 The American Florist. Oct. 2 t DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Panl, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We All orders lor any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing WWtTTtTttWtttW Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street Adjoining Plaza Hotel Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. ,£}"£?$& Member s of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. I. Archiaa Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baiimer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blacklstone, Washington. D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown, A. C, Springfield, 111. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash, Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Daid's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St., Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, 0. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Tbos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland. O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaba, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle. Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse. Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Laage. A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop. Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairle Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist, New York. Newell, A.. KansaB City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez. Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store. Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rueter's New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Renter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye. George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling. Max. 22 W. 5fltn St., New York. Simmons & Son, Toronto. Can. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith. Henry, Grand Rapids, Mich. Stnmpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F.. Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M.. Evanston. 111. Whltted Floral Co., Minneapolis. Minn. Wltthold. G., Co., 737 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aid Gratiot Annus. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEA0IN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BRCS-Ca FLORISTS iii4 r yt.m n Glides' Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. fhc Park J. A. VALENTIN*. 1/10^^1 VU» President Members oi Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parti of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. t 19*5- The American Florist. 577 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Sfjp ffimt&on 3Flottipr &hflp, ftlft. 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, FA. Member* Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.$mithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. fi. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN. NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Wetland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Deliverv. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, \v isconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Mich gan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago— Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, 0. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111.— M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark.-^George Eye. Grand Bapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla.— Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, 0.— Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Meyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia— The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa.— A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I.— T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockfdrd, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, 111.— A. C. Brown. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Taeoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's, 60 Yonge S't. Toronto. Can. — Simmons & Son. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 184© New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St, Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchl 334=326 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and mos careiully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLOR/ST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and out flowers i« NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Your Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave. Albany, N. T. EYRES, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET' Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarante* safe arrival. Dunlop's THOS. F. GALVIN INC urui VflREf 561 Fifth Avt - Htn lUnlV vanderbiit Hotel RAf&TMl 1 Park street UUw I UH 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. 578 The American Florist. Oct. 2. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities lndlcsted on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Send your orders^ Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orderscarefully filled ^"2223WMadi son under the supervision of bA ^— GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Roehester Phone. 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City mention the American Florist when writing Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKlnney p bon e. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Pbones. 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 300 miles in any direction, mil MTU MIUII We are the center of thegreat WULUII1, [YllHrli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. -Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. think OF HEINL'S -Mention the American Florist when writing — New York. MYER FltlRKT 609-611 Madison Ave J ?' H" , ' «•<»•« *297 Plaza. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Jtention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LO\ffeRS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing C. If. f KEY, Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" 16 N. 6th St., Ft. Smith, Ark Mention the American Florist when writing DENTOH FLORAL CO., QENTON TEX S. W. KANADY. Mgr. OL " ' U,, » ■ LA « Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Dallas Texas Lang Floral & Nursery Go., Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. SIMMONS & SON TORONTO, CANADA FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, 111. A. C. Brown 217 South Fifth Street Springfield, 111. Mail and telegraph orders given prompt attention. TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. IEWARI N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros* and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disot 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery! Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members ol The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS will fill your orden for uesigns and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^9 I 5- The American Florist. 579 LILIUM FORMOSUM. TULIPS m ^ ^^ m m *~" Per 10T Artus $ 6.50 Belle Alliance 10.00 La Reine 6.00 Cottage Maid.. 7.00 Proserpine 20.00 Rose Gris de Lin 6.50 Chrysolora 9.00 Yellow Prince 8.50 Keizerskroon 14.00 Murillo 7.50 FALL "BOOK VAUGHAIN'S IIIIIII]||I1!IIIIIIIIIIUUIIIIII1III1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1HIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!1IIIIIIIIIIIII1IIIIIIII LILIUM FORMOSUM) Let us give you ten names of satisfied growers of our stocks of this, g Per 1000 | 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) $60.00 j 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 70.00 j 9-10 inch (ISO bulbs to case) 80.00 | NARCISSUS (Dutch) | Per 1000 m Emperor, Fancy $13.00 I Mother Bulbs 17.50 j Victoria, Fancy :... 12.00 I Golden Spur, Fancy 13 50 | Sir WatkillS, Fancy....! 12.00 I Von Sion XXX, Double Nose 21.00 j White Roman Hyacinths | Per 1000 1 11-12 ctms. (2400 to case) $21.00 j 12-15 ctms. "whole crop," about 1700 to case 27.00 g Cold Storage Lilies f Plant now for your January supply of cut blooms. j SPECIAL PRICES to "Clean up" p er case 1 Giganteum, 7-9incli (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 J Giganteum, 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case). 16.50 J FOR FLORISTS." ASK FOR IT | CHICAGO 1 NEW YORK ■ SEED STORE l!ll!!!lll!llllllllllllll!ll!llll!llll!ll!!!!!ll SMITH'S REVISED Chrysanthemum Manual The best work on Chrysanthemum culture for the florist. Treats the subject in a concise manner, covering the whole work irom care of ■stock to staging blooms. Price, 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Hoses, from 3-inch pots. Carnations for fall delivery. Chrysanthemums Sroilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, ?» Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUMS Winter Prices. Guaranteed to reach any point in the United States east. of the Mississippi River in food jjrowins condition any day of the year. S. A.Nntt $12. ^O per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 " " ALBERT M. HERR, UNCASTEfl. PA Mention the American Florist when writing A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitmanl Ferns; 3-in., 10c ; 4-in. , 15c ; 5-in.,25c. Dracaena Ind., 2 in., 5c; 3-in., 10c: 4-in., 15c 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia. 2^-in., $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. i Carnation Plants I T No. 1 Plants: No rust or stem rot * Enchantress, White Enchant- * ress, Rose Pink Enchantress, white Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Herald. * * * * * $5.00 per 100, all varieties. Cash with order. F.P.CAIRD,Troy,N.Y. * * PRIMROSES Per 100 Chinese and Malacoides,2^ in.pot.$2.00 Forbesii, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 2Vt in pot 1.60 Obc. Gigantea, 2% in. pot 2 00 Cineraria Hyb. Grandiflora 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, 2\i in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $7.00 per 1000 1.00 Vinca Var., field plants 5.00 Pansy Plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1000. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham, dei o a hYo are ' Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Stock. Are you interested^ in some very Dice Kentia Palms aDd Roebelenii, we have stork worti. from $5.uu to $7.5o wbicn we shall close out this coming' week at only $4 00 to $4.50. As there will be oo Azalea^ would it not be well to order a lot of Poinsett. as? also grow a lot of Malacoides in 5 and 6-in. pots lor Chiistmas trade. We s'ill have field grown Carnations in Rose Pink Enchantress and Pink Delight at $5 per 100. Extra ^milax at $2.50 per ICO or $20.00 per 1C00. for one week on'y. For general list of plants and ferns write us. Geo. A. Kuhl, ^S 16 Pekin, III. 580 The American Florist. Oct. 2, The Seed Trade < American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y„ President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. Visited Washington : J. C. "Vaughan, Chicago. Buhl, Ida. — Foster & Gannon have opened a seed warehouse here. Stocks of clover seed at Toledo, O., are reported liberal compared with a year ago. Visited New York : H. W. Wood, Richmond, Va.; Wm. J. Scarlett, Bal- timore, Md. Beloit, Wis. — After being in busi- ness for 28 years, H. S. Clifford has closed his seed store. Los Angeles, Calif. — The Germain Seed & Plant Co. are erecting two houses, each 30 by 300 feet. Miles City, Mont. — A farmers' co- operative association is being organized by growers of alfalfa seed in this vicin- ity. Saginaw, Mich. — F. W. Mayhew, of Watertown, N. Y., has been appointed manager of the W. H. Grenell branch in this city. Lancaster, Pa. — A. H. Hoffman, Inc., has been organized with a capital of $40,000 to engage in the seed and grain business. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade September 29 were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.75 per 100 pounds. Louisville, Kt. — The Ross Seed Co. has installed a seed laboratory in charge of John McDonald, graduate of the Kentucky State University. Springfield, Mo. — The Springfield Seed Co. will remodel its warehouse and make other improvements to the amount of several thousand dollars. Chinook, Mont. — The Bogy Mercan- tile Co. has opened a seed establish- ment in this city, with James Griffin as manager, and will trade in native grown seeds. Sleaford, Eng. — At the annual gen- eral meeting of Charles Sharpe & Co., Ltd. seed merchants, held August 31, J. W. Coy was appointed a director of this company. Louisville, Ky. — Hardin, Hamilton & Lewman, who have been occupying temporary quarters since their build- ing on Main street was burned several months ago, have leased a commodious store at Fourth and Main streets. Memphis, Tenn. — Local seedsmen have advised the farm development bureau of the Business Men's Club that they will be in a position to sup- ply all demands that will be made in Memphis territory for winter clover. Visited Chicago: Howard M. Earl and W. Atlee Burpee, Jr.. Philadel- phia, Pa., en route to California; S. F. Willard, of Comstock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn.; A. J. Brown, of the A. J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rap- ids, Mich. Dickinson's the Largest Business. Greenebaum Sons Bank & Trust Co., Chicago, in offering $500,000 six per cent gold bonds, first portion of total issue $1,500,000, secured by the Albert Dickinson Co., say the company, es- tablished 1855, has the largest seed business in the United States. Among other technical items the security of these bonds includes the following : 1. The security consists of owner- ship of land and buildings situated in the new southwest manufacturing dis- trict, comprising 70 acres, of which 60 acres are owned by the company. Im- provements consist of new, reinforced concrete, brick and stone buildings, 420 x420 feet, with connecting subways, be- ing three stories, four stories and five stories and extending in sections 200 feet in height. Buildings are provided with covered unloading platforms for the handling of 100 cars at one time. The Dickinson railroad yard has a ca- pacity exceeding 350 cars. Large steel tanks provide storage for 750,000 bush- els of grain. 2. Ownership of land and buildings at southwest corner Clark and Six- teenth streets, on the L. S. & M. S. rail- road, a smaller complete working unit. 3. Value of land, buildings and equipment as security conservatively estimated $3,28a,000. Over double the amount of total first mortgage bond issue. 4. The bonds are the direct obliga- tion of the company. All assets of the company are additional guarantee for prompt payment of the bonds. 5. The earnings of the company for the past five years average over three times the greatest annual interest charge. Powdery Scab Quarantine Lifted. The fact has been determined by the secretary of agriculture, as the re- sult of investigations and surveys, that the disease known as powdery scab of potato (Spongospora subter- ranea) is largely limited by soil con- ditions, that the soil conditions of the southern and central states are such that the spread of the disease to those states is improbable, and that the dis- ease now exists to a slight extent only outside of the states of Maine and New York, which were quarantined by Notice of Quarantine No. 14, dated April 25, 1914, and Notice of Quaran- tine No. 18, dated November 14, 1914. Now, therefore, I, C. F. Marvin, acting secretary of agriculture, under the authority conferred by the act ap- proved August 20, 1912 (37 Stat. L., 315), known as "The plant quaran- tine act," do hereby remove and re- voke the quarantine placed by said Notices of Quarantine Nos. 14 and 18 upon the states of Maine and New York, and do also hereby revoke the rules and regulations governing the interstate movement of potatoes from areas quarantined for powdery scab, dated June 26, 1914, and all amend- ments thereto, such revocations to take effect on September 1, 1915. Done at Washington this 30th day of August, 1915. C. F. Marvin, Acting Secretary of Agriculture. Lima Beans. That there are 89,736 sacks of lima beans on hand in the warehouses of the Los Angeles district is the state- ment sent out by the Southern Pacific Milling Company's head offices. This was the amount on hand when the sea- son opened, and since then there has been some movement, which continues, and is reported likely to greatly re- duce the warehouse stock before the new beans begin to arrive, as the east increases its demand. Of this big harvest in the ware- house Lompoc is credited with 182 sacks and Carpinteria with 241. Dur- ing August 35,404 were shipped and only 860 received for storage. Ven- tura county has 2,244 sacks of large whites and 4,415 sacks of blackeyes in the warehouses. The Ventura warehouses of the com- pany report lima beans by the sack on hand as follows : Ventura, 6,419; Montalvo, 26,643; El Rio, 20,914; Sati- coy, 13,869; Santa Paula, 199; Oxnard, 5,050; Camarillo, 31,205; Somis, 16,020; Moorpark, 3,254; Santa Susana, 284. Contraband Seeds. We learn that the French govern- ment is very keen on the question of war contraband and that several strong verdicts have been given against a few Frenchmen and foreigners living in France who have been found guilty of trading with the enemy through neutral countries. The issues of Le Journal and Le Matin of August 28 announce deals with the enemy through Switzerland and Holland in which con- traband shipments were made of 45,- 000 kilogs of vegetable seeds from Feb- ruary to April, against 4,000 kilogs in the preceeding season. Most of these shipments were made from St. Remy de Provence. Crimson Clover Seed Supply. There is apparently a larger supply of crimson clover seed on hand at the present time than in any previous year and much of it is of poor quality, according to specialists of the United States department of agriculture. While this would indicate that the price should be normal or less than normal, it is rapidly advancing. The greater part of the crimson clover seed sowed in the United States is normally imported from France and Austria. In the fall of 1914 conditions of trade with Europe were such that Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Grower* of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION, LETTUCE. CARR0\ RADISH. PARSNIP. PARSLEY. CELEBT. ENDIVE. LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA Company '9'5- The American Florist. 581 there appeared to be danger of a short supply of seed for this summer's plant- ing. The desire of the seed trade to secure as much seed as possible, to- gether with the improvement in trade facilities with France during the winter and spring, resulted in the importation of 12,000,000 pounds during the year ending June 30, 1915, as compared with 7,500,000 pounds the year pre- vious, and 1,500,000 pounds in 1910. CRIMSON CLOVER SEED IMPORTATIONS. Fiscal Year. Pounds. 1910 1,552,000 1911 3,529,000 1912 3,406,000 1913' 5,376,000 1914 7,524,000 1915 12,036,000 During May and June much seed of poor quality has been imported, more than 1,000,000 pounds made up of several lots, germinating from 29 per cent to 62 per- cent. Farmers should therefore be sure of the quality of the seed they buy. Crimson clover seed of a bright greenish yellow color usually germinates well, while a brown- ish color indicates poor germination. All lots containing brownish or brown seeds should be carefully tested for germination to determine the propor- tion that may be expected to grow in the field under favorable conditions and the rate of seeding should be ad- justed accordingly. Imports. During the week ending September 25 imports were received at New York as follows : MacNiffl Horticultural Co., 41 cases trees, etc., 47 cases bulbs. De Rubron Florist Co., 76 cases bulbs ( Marseilles, France ) . Syndicate Trading Co., 10 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 67 cases bulbs (Liverpool, Eng.). F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 13 cases trees, etc., 21 cases bulbs. J-. M. Thorburn & Co., 90 barrels seeds (Glasgow, Scotland). Vaughan's Seed Store, 20 cases bulbs (Marseilles, France). J. F. Noll & Co., 32 bags grass seeds ( Glasgow, Scotland ) . Weber Dry Seeds Co., 51 cases bulbs (Marseilles, France). Maltus & Ware, 3097 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). C. F. Meyer, 66 cases bulbs (Mar- seilles, France). Henry & Lee, 89 cases bulbs (Mar- seilles, France) . Gray Bros., 25 cases bulbs (Rotter- dam, Holland). A. T. Boddington & Co., 28 cases bulbs. Hudson & Randolph, 100 bags clover- seed. Stumpp & Walter Co., 6 cases bulbs. Reichart & Schulte, 6 bags seed. Elliott Auction Co., 6 cases bulbs. P. Henderson & Co., 6 cases bulbs. H. H. Berger & Co., 6 cases bulbs. A. Rolker & Sons, 20 cases bulbs. R. M. Ward & Co., 227 cases bulbs. W. Elliott & Son, 56 cases bulbs. Burnett Bros., 42 cases bulbs. St. Louis Seed Co., 7 bags seed (Rot- terdam, Holland). To order, 4472 cases bulbs, 303 pack- ages seed, 6 cases trees. Vancouver, B. C. — Ritchie Bros., late of Ritchie, Brand & Co., have opened a flower and seed store at 840 Granville street, in the heart of the business dis- trict. The store at the opening, Sep- tember 1, presented a very beautiful appearance. A large importation of bulbs is expected shortly. The firm will also handle seeds and supplies. Lilium Candidum Extra fine Northern-grown Bulbs — Just Arrived. 100, $6.50; 1000, $60.00. Holland Bullbcsi Stock now ready for distribution. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Etc. Florists' Fall Bulb Catalogue mailed for the asking. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ^iTSw CHICAGO COLD STORAGE VALLEY Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. $18.00 for 1000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250: $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500: $4.50 for 250; $2.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, NEBRASKA The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Tnrnip Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan, Ull cnRfl P-flUU Wisconsin and Idaho IHILrunil, UUHrli Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER 6 SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 1000 Mammoth— 1000 to case. 14 c. m $10.00 First Size -1200 to case, 13 c. m 9.00 COLD STORAGE VALLEY The very highest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 1000, at S17.00 per case ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 41 1 -413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS. MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full lilt of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing 97th Tfear J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Raltimnrp Mil Pedigree Tomato Seeds DalUIIIUIB, mu. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Noomadale Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Have just received a small surplus of Japan Grown Freesias and L. Formosums. Cold storage GIGANTEDMS always on hand. Write for prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bldg., New York City 582 The American Florist. Oct. 2, Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Box 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. j^m aimiiuiAiui ii uiiiiiiAUiiiuuuiiiUi tfc 1 BURPEE'S SEEDS i I Philadelphia | 3 H Wholesale Price List for Florists E 3 ^S and Market Gardeners fc J. C. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OP HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Water Melon and Okra Seed Grown for Wholesale Trade. W. E. HAILE, Seedsman, Monticello, Fla. Cyclamen Giganteum SOUTHERTON'S PRIZE STRAIN. 4 inch Plants Ready for a Shift. Assorted Colors. Only the Best Varieties. At $14.00 per 100. R. J. Southerton, Cyclamen Specialist Highland Park, Illinois. FLORISTS appreciate the importance of seeds and bulbs which may be depended upon: most florists have experienced the disappointment and loss incident to poor quality. <9& for forcing and outdoor planting are care- fully described in our "Wholesale Price List for the Trade Only." Send for your copy if you have not already received it. It will earn money for us both. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Specialties: $8S%&£fi&?82& Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick fie Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N.J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg- Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and WatermelonSeed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract, EDGAR F. HURFF, s2ucite p d° ndence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Some Excellent Stock In Abundance Liberal extras for early orders Size of pots. 100 1000 2^-in. Asparagus Plumosus $2.50 $22.50 3 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 5.00 45.00 4 -in. Asparagus Plumosus, l'ge pots 7.50 70.00 2H-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2;50 22.50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 2H-in. Begonia Chatelaine 6 00 55.00 3 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 10.00 95.0(1 2H-in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 4.00 38. On 3 -in. Begonia Erfordi and Luminosa 7.50 70. On 2H-in. Primula Obcordcas. Fancy mixed or separate colors 2.50 22.50 214-in. Chinese Primrose. Choice m'x'd 3.00 25.00 2«-in. Cinerarias. Assorted...' 2.35 20.00 2V 2 -in. Smilax 2.50 22.30 2i4-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 6.00 55.00 3 -in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 8.00 75.00 10,000 Ferns — From bench': Boston, Scottii, Elegantissima, Piersoni, etc., $12.50, $15.00 and $20.00 Der 100. Field Grown Violet Plants. Princess of Wales Gov. Herrick, Marie Louise and Lady Camp- bell: fine stock. $5.00 per IOO. $45.00 per 1000. 21i-in. Violet Plants— Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3.00 per 100. $25.00 per 1000. 3-in. pot plants. $4.00 per 100, $35.00 per 1000. Send your orders today. Correspondence solicited. ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. RAFFIA Natural — Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in Stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK We still have some Winter Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed Pink and White Orchid; White Orchid; Orchid Beauty, dark rose; Mrs. A. A. Skaach, best shell pink; Red Orchid; H oz., 75c: Vi oz., $1.00: 1 oz., $1,75, and many others. We have all the best commercial Summer Spencers. Ask for List. Anton C. Zvolanek, LOMPOC, CALIF. *9 r 5- The American Florist. 583 The Answer T Poinsettias H r - VT - 11 -> 'ill \ 1 ■ Prepare for the Christmas trade — and make §j iLKhL Will De nO AZaleaS | sure of a fine profit by stocking these popular j H plants now. H or Palms from blockaded I 2l/ *- iach p° ts $500 p er 10 ° I Belgium this fall. What will you use in place of them? We suggest Poinsettias, Cyclamen and Hydrangeas as the ideal plants for your holi- day trade — and to insure yourself of the maximum profits it will pay you to arrange for your stock now. Wire, Mail or Phone Cyclamen ( Exceptionally fine stock in Red, Pink, White, m I Salmon, and White with Red Eyes in best strains ■ such as Wandsbek, etc. 3-inch, 8c each; 4-inch, 15c each; 5-inch, 40c each ( Hydrangeas Otaksa, in field, ready for 6-inch pots 15c each | French Varieties, in field, pink and white, a ready for 6-inch pots 20c each Otaksa, in field, large plants, ready for 9-inch pots 76c each M I Otaksa, pot-grown, 5-inch $3.60perdoz. J 1 French Varieties, strong pot-grown, j 5-inch $4.20 per doz. g l ■ = ;■■■■ The Geo. Wittbold Co. CHICAGO Long Distance Telephone Graceland 1112 737 Buckingham Place AiftifnTiiTiiTnTnf.it..Ti.T..T..T..t..t..T..T..t..TnT..T.iTtAAAiTi * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Special Sale of Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird's nest Fern) At greatly reduced prices to make room for Christmas Stock. 4-in. pans $ 4.00 per doz. 5-in. pans 6.00 per doz. 6-in. pans 12.00perdoz. 7-in. pans 15.00 per doz. 8-in. pans 24.00 per doz. Write for Wholesale list of Ferns, Palms, Etc Feradish Ferns in flats and 2% -inch pots a Specialty. H. PLATH THE FERNERIES Lawrence and Winnipeg Avenues SAN FRANCISCO, - CALIF. * * * * * * * * * * * * * DEUTZIA Crenata Fl. PI. Pot-grown stock, very bushy, ready now. 8 inch pots dozen, $3.00; per 100, $25.00 6 inch pots dozen, 2.50; per 100, 18.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Robert Craig Co... 3£ PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. SEASONABLE STOCK Adiantum Croweanum, grand 4 in. pot stock, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus Pluraosus, bushy, 214 in., $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 3 in. stock, $5.00 per 100. Bougainvillea, bushy, well trimmed, 4 in. pot plants, $15.00 per 100; 5 in., $25.00 per 100. Begonia, Glory of Cincinnati and Davenport, good 5 in., $40.00 per 100. Dracaena Terminalis, well colored 5 in. pot plants, $50.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, strong, out door grown 2^2 in. pot plants, all varieties, $3-.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa and all French sorts, 4 in. pot plants, $15.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100. Field grown specimens for 8 to 10 in. tubs, 8 to 12 shoots, $25.00 per 100; both in Otaksa and French varieties. Send for catalog No. 6. Painesville Nurseries, PAINESVILLE, OHIO The Storrs & Harrison Co., Mention the American Florist when writing Pansy Seedlings Our mixed Pansy seedlings produce giant flow- ers of excellent quality, all colors, with many light flowered sorts (pastel shades). Also strong seedlings of Coreopsis Grandiflora, Aquilegia (Columbine), Bellis Perennis (English Daisy), Hardy Pinks, Forget-Me-Nots, Sweet Williams, Wall Flowers, Canterbury Bells and Foxgloves, 35c per 100, $2.45 per 1000. $10.00 per 5000. WILLIAM RILEY TORRESDALE, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 1 CARNATION | I MISS THEO I $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. LITTLEFIELD & WYM1N * * * * * * * * North Abington, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing 584 The American Florist. oa. 2, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June. 1916 Elizabeth, N. J. — A new storage house, 30 x 60 feet, is being added to the establishment of the Elizabeth Nursery Co. Valley City, N. D. — The North- ' western Nursery Co. is doubling its capacity, and is erecting a large pack- ing shed and storage warehouse. Patterson, N. J. — Bobbink & Atkins of Rutherford, N. J., have purchased 50 acres of land near this city, which will be devoted to the culture of roses. New Castle, Ind. — P. J. Lynch is a candidate for congress on the republi- can ticket and his many friends in the trade wish him all success in the con- test. K ALLEN & LlINNEMANK, of Boskoop, Holland, have promised a collection of the new European varieties for the American Rose Society's garden at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. Fearing the pest which destroys the mulberry tree, thereby menacing the silk industry, Prance has prohib- ited the importation of cut flowers from Italy between May 1 and Novem- ber 1 each year. Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, 111., visited the Storrs & Harrison and Kohankie establish- ments at Painesville, O., last week and reports their stocks in fine condition. Robert George, of the former firm, has been so busy this year that he had to forego his annual fishing trip. North Yakima, Wash. — District Hor- ticultural Inspector DeSellem has learned that unscrupulous fruit buyers are frightening growers into parting with their product at ruinous prices by representing that the department rules are so strict that their fruit is practically unmarketable. The buyers make a neat profit by merely sorting out the infected fruit. Watson Breaks New Ground. John Watson, for many years identi- fied with the Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., has severed his con- nection with that firm and will start in the nursery business on his own ac- count. During the past 10 years Mr. Watson has been prominently identi- fied with various trade organizations and an officer in several or them, hav- ing been elected vice-president of the American Nurserymen's Association at the Detroit convention last June. Mr. Watson has a wide acquaintance in the business and will grow ornamentals for the trade exclusively. He will also sell fruit-tree seedlings and young orna- mentals for nursery planting for one of the best growers, gardeners and packers among the French nurserymen, Manetti stocks for an excellent English house, azaleas and other things from the continent as soon as war conditions permit. Mr. Watson's address is New- ark, N. Y. Shade Trees for the City. That the largest shade tree in the United States, as brought to light by the prize contest held by the American Genetic Association, should turn out to be the eastern sycamore is not sur- prising, say government foresters. The sycamore has long been regarded as the largest deciduous tree in North America and its range of growth is hardly second to that of any other broad-leaf tree; for it can be found from Maine to Florida, and as far west as Kansas. The bestowal of the prize on a syca- more at Worthington, Ind., which is 42 feet 3 inches in circumference and 150 feet tall, draws attention to the fact that foresters are nowadays recommending the species especially for city planting. They say that long experience with sycamores planted in city streets has shown that the spe- cies is peculiarly able to withstand the smoke, dust, and gases which are usually an unavoidable complement of urban life. In addition, the sycamore is as resistant to attacks of insects and fungi as almost any species, and is a quick grower; at 10 years of age, a healthy sycamore usually is already large enough for shade as well as for decorative purposes. As for the latter, there is hardly any eastern species which is generally held so picturesque as the sycamore, with its strikingly mottled bark and magnificent stature and conformation, the sycamore has a marked individuality and can not be mistaken for any other species, either in the summer when the foliage con- ceals its structural form, or in the winter when the leaves are absent. A common objection to the syca- more as a lawn tree is its habit of dropping its leaves before autumn. From this characteristic it is sometimes called a "dirty tree." Recently the forest service received a letter from a suburban resident who has a syca- more on his lawn. "My sycamore tree is very beautiful," said the writer, "until about the first of August, when its leaves begin to fall. Is there any remedy that I can apply to the tree to keep it from dropping its leaves so soon?" It was necessary to tell the correspondent that this was a charac- teristic habit of the tree. This draw- back, however, is practically the only failing that the sycamore has, and it is offset by many desirable qualities. On the other hand, there is little prospect of popularity, foresters say, for the valley oak of California, which was decided to be the largest nut- bearing tree in the United States, the contest unearthing a specimen in San Benito county, which is 37 feet 6 inches in circumference and 125 feet high. The valley oak is a very beautiful tree, but it attains maturity only after three or four hundred years; its wood it too tough, knotty, and otherwise imperfect to be good for lumber; the tree grows too slowly to be planted for shade or decorative purposes, and, being found only in California, it would have a small field of usefulness. Horti- culturists say that the valley oak is not popularly considered a nut-bearing tree; for its acorns are not generally used for food, although, of course, they are edible. Foresters say that the chestnut and the black walnut are the largest nut-bearing trees in this country, and the contest did, in fact, unearth a chestnut near Crestmont, N. C, which is 33 feet 4 inches in cir- cumference and about 75 feet tall. The contest brought forth photo- graphs and authentic descriptions of 337 trees in all parts of the United States, making a distinctly valuable contribution to existing knowledge of native trees. It was found that, in all probability, there is no living elm larger than "The Great Elm" at Weth- ersfield, Conn., which is 28 feet in cir- cumference and about 100 feet tall, and is estimated to be 250 years old. Many remarkable specimens of species which ordinarily attain only small sizes were unearthed by the contest, furnish- ing new records of maximum growth. A sassafras was brought to light at Horsham, Pa., which is 15 feet 10 inches in circumference at four feet from the ground, whereas, for example, not long before this a Georgia town claimed that it had the largest sassa- fras tree in the world, though this tree was only something over seven feet in circumference. A white birch was found in Massachusetts with a girth of 12 feet 2 inches; a pecan was found in Louisiana with a circumfer- ence of 19 feet 6 inches, and a catalpa in Arkansas with a girth of 16 feet. The tallest tree found is a yellow pop- lar in North Carolina, which is 198 feet high and has a circumference of 34 feet 6 inches. The value of the contest lies in its contribution of new information as to the maximum growth attained by de- ciduous species and the localities in which the different species seem to grow best. The relative sizes of the coniferous species are fairly well estab- lished, the bigtree of California, for example, being the largest in the world; but information on the size attained by deciduous trees in this country has been very incomplete. Mankato, Minn. — The Windmiller Co. is installing a 15 H. P. electric motor to pump water for irrigation and fire protection. Fort Smith, Ark. — Ground has been broken for the erection of a handsome flower shop and conservatory by George Rye, florist. Long Beach, Calif.— The Long Beach Horticultural Society will hold its fall flower show October (20-23. Samuel Whitford, 1508 Appleton street is secretary. Greenville, S. C. — F. W. Woolworth & Co. have placed a contract with the Graceland cemetery greenhouses for 62,500 pot plants aggregating about $4,000, for sale in their chain of 5 and 10 cent stores. PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO The Shrewsbury Nurseries NORWAY MAPLES, 15 inch cal. ORIENTAL PINES, 1-4 inch cal. Geo- A steele> p roprI etor PIN OAKS, lki-3 inch cal. EATONTOWN, N. J. Write for attractive prices. Wholesale trade list mailed upon application. 19*5- The American Florist. 585 HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and a^e. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE G0NARD& JONES GO., West Grove, Penna. Mention the American Florist when writing PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H, Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America Box 404, DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. B060T0 (Ghapinero) COLOMBIA. TEAR THIS OUT For Future. Reference. English Budded Field-Grown Roses, c. i. f. New York, 10 cents each Guaranteed low budded on briars, clean, vigorous stock, true to name "Amazingly fibrous rooted." Make your own selection from this list and send your order on C. O. D. terms less 5% Delivery to carriers in New York 14 days after receipt of order in Liverpool. Bees Ltd. can run orders right on to quayside in own motor vans. Prices are quoted in dollars and cents per hundred f. o. b. Liverpool. Freight, Duty, Insurance, etc., costs about $50,00 per 1000 trees. Abel Carriere $ 6.60 Aennchen Muller.. 6.60 Ales. Hill Gray.. S.40 Alfred Colomb 6.60 A. K. Williams.. 6.60 Anna Olivier 8.40 Anne of Cierstein.. 8.40 Antoine Rivoire.... 8.40 Arthur R. Goodwin 7.20 Austrian Copper, . 7.20 Avoca 6.60 Beaute da Lyon. . 7.20 Ben Cant 6.60 Bessie Brown .... 6.60 Betty 7.80 Brilliant 24.00 British Queen 8.40 Captain Hayward.. 6.60 Caroline Testout.. 6.60 Ch art es Lef ebvre . . 6.60 Charlotte Klemm. . 7.20 China Rose or Old Bush 6.00 Chrissie Mackellar 9.60 Cissie Easlea 8.40 Claudius 7.20 Colleen 18.00 Commandant Felix Faure 6.60 Comtesse du Cayla 7. SO Conrad F. Meyer. 6.00 Corallina 7.20 Coronation 9.60 Countess of Derby 7.20 Countess of Shaf- tesbury 8.40 Cynthia Forde ... 7.20 Dean Hole 7.20 Dr. O'D. -Browne. 7.20 D. Page Roberts.. 8.40 Dorothy Rateliffe. S.40 D. of Wellington. 8.40 Duke of Edinburgh 6.60 Dupuy Jamain ... 6.60 Earl of Gosford.. 7.20 Earl of Warwick. 7.20 Ecarlate 7.20 Edith Bellenden... 8.40 Edu Meyer 7.20 Edward Mawley. .. 8.40 Elizabeth Barnes. 8.40 Ellen Poulsen 7.20 Erna Teschendorf. 7.20 Ethel Malcolm 7. 20 Eugenie Lamesch . . 8.40 Fabvier $ 7.20 Fairy Queen 7.20 Fellenberg 6.60 Fisher Holmes 6.60 Florence Pemberton 8.40 Florence H. Veitch S.40 Franz Deegen .... 7.20 Frau K. Druschki 6.60 Gen. Jacqueminot. 6.60 Gen. MacArthur.. 7.20 Gen. Schablikine. 7.20 G. C. Waud 7.20 George Dickson. .. 8.10 George Elger S.40 Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau .... 6.60 Gottfried Keller... 7.20 G. Nabonnand 7.20 Grace Darling. . . . 7.20 Gruss an Aachen.. 6.60 Gruss an Teplitz.. 7.20 Gust. Grunerwald. 7.20 Gustave Regis 8.40 Harry Kirk 8.40 Helen Keller 6.60 Hennosa 8.40 H. E. Richardson 9.60 Hilda Richardson. 8.40 His" Majesty 7.20 Horace Vernet ... 6.60 Hugh Dickson 6.60 H. V. Maehin 24.00 Irish Elegance 7.20 Irish Fireflame... 14.40 James Coey 7.20 J. B. Clark 7.20 Jessie fl.60 Jonk. J. L. Mock 7.20 Jos. Hill 8.40 Juliet 7.20 Kaiserin Aug. Vic. 6.60 Katherine Zeimet. 6.60 Killarney 6.60 King Edward VII. 7.20 King George V. . . 8.40 Lady Alice Stanley 7.20 Lady Ashtown. . . . 7.20 Lady Dunleath. . . 9.60 Lady Hillingdon. . 8.40 I*3dy Mary Ward. 9.60 &ady Penzance. . . 8.40 Lady Pirrie 8.40 Lady Roberts 8.40 Lady Ursula 7.20 La France 7.20 La Tosca $ 7.20 Laurent Carle 7.20 Leonie Lamesch.. . 6.60 Le Progres 7.20 Leslie Holland 8.40 Liberty 7.20 Lieut. Chaure 8.40 Louis C. Breslau.. 8.40 Lyon Rose 7.20 Mabel Drew 9.60 Mme. A. Chatenay 7.20 Mme. C. Soupert. 8.40 Mme. C. Lutaud. 9.60 Mme. E. Herriot.. 9.60 Mme. Falcot 7.20 Mme. G. Luizet.. 6.60 Mme. Hoste S.40 Mme. I. Perrlere. . 7.20 Mme. Jean. Dupuy 8.40 Mme. Jules Grolez 7.20 Mme. L. Messimy 6.60 Mme. M. Soupert. 8.40 Mme. Ravary .... 7.20 Mme. Seg. -Weber. 8.40 Marie Baumann... 6.60 Marie van Houtte. 8.40 Marquise de Sinety 9.60 Mary, Countess of Hcbester 7.20 Meg Merrilies .... 8.40 Melody 9.60 Mildred Grant 8.40 Miss Alice de Rothschild 8.40 Molly S. Crawford 8.40 Moss Rose 6.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 7.20 Mrs. A. E. Coxhead 7.20 Mrs. Alfred Tate. 8.40 Mrs. A. Hammond 8. 40 Mrs. A. Carnegie. 10.80 Mrs. A. R. Waddell 8.40 Mrs. C. E. Allen. 7.20 Mrs. C. C. Harrison 7.20 Mrs. C. E. Pearson 9.60 Mrs. Corn. West.. 7.20 Mrs. David Baillie 7.20 Mrs. David McKee 8.40 Mrs. E. Mawley. .. 8.40 Mrs. E. G. Hill... 7.20 Mrs. Foley-Hobbs. 8. 40 Mrs. Forde 10.80 Mrs. Fred Straker. 8.40 Mrs. G. Shawyer. . 8.40 Mrs. H. Stevens... 8.40 Mrs. F. W. Vander- bilt $ 9.60 Mrs. Harold Broeklebank 8.40 Mrs. John Laing.. 6.60 Mrs. J. H. Welch. 8.40 Mrs. M. Mackean. S.40 Mrs. M. Kennedy . 8.40 Mrs. Peter Blair.. 7.20 Mrs. R. D. M'Clure 9.60 Mrs. R. G. Shar- man Crawford .. 6.60 Mrs. Sam Ross... 8.40 Mrs. Taft 6.60 Mrs. T. Roosevelt. 8.40 Mrs. W. C. Miller 8.40 Mrs. W. H. Rowe. 8.40 Mrs. W. H. Cut- bush 6.60 Mrs. W. J. Grant. 7.20 Nita Weldon 8.40 Old Gold 10.80 Old Moss 6.00 Ophelia 10.80 Orleans Rose 6.60 Paul Lede 7.20 Persian Yellow ... 7.20 Pharisaer 7.20 Prince C. de Rohan 6.60 Prince de Bulgaria 7.20 Queen Mary 12.00 Rayon D'Or 9.60 Richmond 7.20 Schneewittchen . . . 6.60 Sen. Mascurand... 7.20 Senateur Vaisse. .. 6.60 Simplicity 7.20 Souvenir de G. Prat 8.40 Souv. de M. Zayas 7.20 Souv. de P. Notting- S.40 Sunburst S.40 S. M. Rodocanachi 6.60 The Dandy 7.20 Theresa 8.40 Ulrich Brunner 6.60 Victor Hugo 6.60 Viscount Carlow... 8.40 Vise. Folkestone. . . 7.20 Warrior 8.40 White Killarney... 8.40 W. E. Lippiatt 7,20 William Shean 7.20 Willowmere 9.60 W. R. Smith S.40 Yvonne Rabier 7.20 Aimee Vibert $ Alberic Barbier. . . Alister Stella Grey American Pillar... Ards Rover Aviateur Bleriot... Billard et Barre.. Blush Rambler. . . . Bouquet d'Or Car. Testout climb. Coronation Rambler Crimson Rambler. . Delight Diabolo Dorothy Dennison Climbing Roses T.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 .7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 6.00 7.20 7.20 .7.20 Dorothy Perkins . . . $ 7.20 Excelsa 7.20 Felicite Perpetue.. 6.60 7.20 7.20 Gloire de Dijon . . . 7.20 7.20 7.20 Johanna Sebus . . . 7.20 Kaiserin Augusta Victoria Climbing 7.20 7.20 Lady Waterlow , . . . 7.20 La France, climb. . S Leontine Gervais.. Liberty Climbing. . . Mme. A. Carriere.. Mme. J. Gravereaux Mme. P. Cochet... Marechal Niel .... Minnehaha Mrs. W. J. Grant climbing Niphetos Paul Lede climbing Paul Transon .... Prince C. deRohan 7.20 Queen Alexandra. .$ 7.20 7.20 Reine M. Henrietta 7.20 7.20 Reine Olga de Wur- 7.20 temburg 7.20 7.20 Rene Andre 7.20 7.20 Richmond climbing 8.40 8.40 Shower of Gold... 7.20 7.20 Source d'Or 7.20 Tausendschon .... 7.20 7.20 Tea Rambler 7.20 8.40 Trier 7.20 8.40 Waltham Climb. I. 7.20 7.20 White Dor. Perkins 7.20 6.60 Zephirine Drouhin. 7.20 Tree or Standard Roses Standards have 3-4 ft. stems, Vi Standards 2-2H ft. Prices are per dozen trees; 6 same rate. Std. %-Std. Abel Carriere 52.88 $2.52 Betty 3.60 2.88 British Queen 1.32 3.60 Capt. Hayward 2.88 2.52 Caroline Testout ... 2.88 2.52 Dr. O'Donel Brown. 2.88 2.52 Ethel Malcolm 3.60 2.88 Fisher Holmes 2.88 2.52 F. K. Druschki 2.88 2.52 Gen. MacArthur ... 3.60 2.88 George Dickson 4.80 4.32 Gloire de Dijon 2.88 2.52 Gruss an Teplitz... 2.88 2.52 Bees Ltd. will give you inclusive quotations on any number of trees. Std. %-Std. Harry Kirk S3. 60 $2.88 Hugh Dickson 2.88 2.52 J. B. Clark 2.88 2.52 Juliet 3.60 2.88 Lady Ashtown 3.60 2.83 Lady Hillingdon ... 4.32 3.60 La France 2.88 2.52 Lieut. Chaure 3.60 2.8S Lyons Rose 3.60 2.88 Mme. A. Chatenay.. 3.60 2.88 Mme. Ed. Herriot... 6.00 4. SO Mme. Jean Dupuy... 3.60 2.88 Mme. J. Gravereaux. 3.60 2.88 1077 Mill Street, Liverpool, England. Std. %-Std. Mme. Mel. Soupert $3.60 $2.88 Mme. Ravary 3.60 2.88 Molly S. Crawford.. 3.60 2.88 Mrs. And. Carnegie. 4.80 4.32 Mrs. Foley Hobbs... 4.32 3.60 Mrs. H. Stevens 4.32 3.60 Mrs. John Laing... 2.88 2.52 Prince C. de Rohan. 2.88 2.52 Rayon D'Or 4.32 3.60 Richmond 3.60 2.88 Ulrich Brunner 2.S8 2.52 W. A. Richardson... 3.60 2.88 Special U. S. A. Trade List of Roses mailed on request. 586 The American Florist. Oct. 2. Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association of America. M, L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., President; Howard W. Selby, PhiladelDhia. Pa., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., Treasurer. Next annual convention will beheld Sep- tember. 1916. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, September 28. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 40 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 7 to 10 cents; radishes, 75 cents to $1.00 per 100 bunches; as- paragus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, box, 75 to 85 cents; tomatoes, baskets, 25 to 50 cents. New York, September 28. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 12 to 40 cents; cucumbers, 35 cents to 75 cents per basket; mushrooms, $4.00 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, 60 cents to 85 cents per package; radishes, per basket, 30 cents to 60 cents; lettuce, per 2 dozen crate, 25 cents to $1.50. Lettuce Plants. The season is here once more when lettuce plants claim our attention. While they are easily grown, and their requirements are very simple, they are also easily hurt and success is too often only partial. Every year there is a demand for thousands of lettuce plants, often from the best growers, proving that at times they fail to pro- duce good plants, or fail to have them at the right time. While the instruc- tions here given are not new, they will stand repeating. In the first place, if Grand Rapids is grown, do not cover the seed. If sown in rows, merely mark the rows % to % inch deep, sow the seeds and pound down the earth with a piece of plank or a brick. To prevent displacing the seed by rough watering, cover with a piece of com- mon cheese-cloth. This cheese cloth, while shading and protecting the seed, admits light, air and water and when the little plants lift the cloth it can be removed. The secret of sprouting lettuce seed is to keep them moist con- stantly from the start. As soon as well up, we go over the rows and re- move surplus plants to prevent crowd- ing. Lettuce seedlings in the dark months should not be softened by sprinkling— grow them as dry as pos- sible to induce root action and a slow growth. The proper time to plant over is as soon as the character leaf shows — and then the sooner the better. Our standard spacing is 2 inches by 2 inches, for this we have a marker with pointed pegs that punches 50 holes at once; we generally use two operators, one to drop the plant into each hole and the other to tighten the plant. To water we prefer a sprinkling can with a rather coarse rose; we want to flood the plants for an instant, enough so as to fill all the little holes with water. This will settle the earth around the roots and often no further water is given until the plants are ready to dig a month or five weeks later. Temperature is very important. The plants should be grown at least as cool as the perma- nent lettuce houses are kept, and a lit- tle cooler would be better. Plenty of air is needed, day and night. It sel- dom pays to close ventilators tight. In regard to light, lettuce plants demand a good house — all the light they can get. Last, but most important, control the green fly by regular spraying or fumigation. Marketman. Watermelon Diseases. D. C. Welty, agricultural commis- sioner for the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern, has departed with Prof. George M. Reed, botanist of Missouri Agricultural college, for the water- melon fields in southeastern Missouri. The watermelon crop in that section is one of the greatest grown anywhere in the United States, but during the last year, due to extraordinary climatic conditions or some other causes, a large percentage of the melons suf- fered from disease and in numerous instances as much as half of them were lost. The close co-operation of the railroad with the growers in rais- ing and marketing their melons kept Mr. Welty in touch with the situation and he has sent numerous samples of the diseased fruit to the agricultural college to be examined. The two men will study conditions in the fields along the Iron Mountain lines at Mor- ley, Blodgett, Diehlstadt and Bertrand. They are to have meetings with the growers at these places and confer with them as to the best plan for mak- ing next year's crop successful. Up to September 1 the southeastern Missouri melon district shipped out over the Iron Mountain lines 1,168 cars of watermelons and the shipments are still going on. It is safe to say that the growers have lost at least 500 cars through melon diseases, the remedy for which Prof. Reed and Mr. Welty hope to find, in conjunction with the farmers engaged in the melon in- dustry. Providence, R. I. TRADE IS SATISFACTORY. The local market the past week has been very good. There have been some very heavy cuts of roses the past week, especially the red; in fact, there has been an extra heavy surplus of this flower. The aster season is about over at this time, and the growers are starting to bring in the carnations again. Gladioli are done with, and this flower is one that the trade will miss as it is a flower that can be worked in almost any shape and dono quickly. Chrysanthemums are being shown in some of the store windows, but as yet there is no call for this flower. What few there are, are of good quality and make a good show in the windows. Funeral work has held out well and the cut flower trade has picked up wonderfully the past two weeks. Chrysanthemums are looking good everywhere, and from the present prospects there will be a good crop and plenty of them. Willie Cohen is now located with Miss O'Connor, the florist, on Thayer street. Hoffman of Pawtucket is cutting some very good carnations now. H. A. T. Red Rock, Pa. — E. B. Sage has dis- posed of his florist business to C. Gun- ton. Vegetable Plants Lettuce and Cabbage Plants, $1.00 per 1000. Parsley Plants, extra strong, 60c per 100. R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Go , White Marsh, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh Bample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo. St., Paul, Minn Mention the American Florist when writing Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Flori- culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. BEAL. TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, - GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERT LARGEST SCALE Of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES' Beans - Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Peas "' "■«""-' "-"■ Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalopae free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz., or $1.75 per Vi oz., $1.00 per % oz., postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast gronnds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. '9'5- The American Florist. 587 Here Are The Plants Our HYDRANGEAS grown for delivery to our customers this fall. 40,000 of them in 6-inch pots. You can see for yourself what they are. The foliage is rich dark green, no yellow leaves. The branches are strong and thick, promising big heads of bloom. Here are the prices— Otaksa, the staple, standard, salable sort, has made more money for florists than all others put together. Plants with 7 to 10 branches, $25.00 a 100; with 5 and 6 branches, $20.00 a 100; with 4 branches, $15.00 a 100. The best of the French Novelties, Avalanche, Bouquet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilliere and Radiant, in the same sizes at $6.00 a 100 more for each size. AIvL in 6-inch pots. Consider the size, the number of flowering branches, the price and the quality of the stock illustrated in this photograph taken only a few days ago. A combination of good points that ought to bring your order by return mail. How many of these fine plants do YOU want ? JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, Newark, New York Mention the Jimerxcan Florist when writing CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Snipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indica, Arancarla Excelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing FALL PRICE LIST ROSES "First Aid to Buyers" -ineh, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 214- inch $1 per 100; 4-inch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII, PRIMA DONNA, TRIUMPH, 2y 4 - inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette. 111. Begonia Vernon, in bloom, 4-inch, 10c each; $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Begonias, Glory of Cincinnati and Davenport, 5-inch, $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. BEGONIAS. $8 to " $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. BERBERIS. BERBERRY. WE OFFER BERBERIS THUNBERGI. Each Ten 100 1,000 12-18 in., light 10c $0.80 $5.00 $40.00 12-18 in 15c 1.00 6.00 50.00 18-24 in 20c 1.25 8.00 70.C0 2-3 ft 25c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spireas and Privet. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telepho ne 339. Aurora, 111. BERBERIS THUNBERGH. Very bushy, strong plants, 12-18-inch, $55 per 1.000; $6 per 100; 18-24-inch, $70 per 1,000; $7.50 per 100; 2-2M. ft., $10 per 10-1 Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva. N. Y. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4,50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-ln., balled, 40c each; 16- In., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. BOX 404. DUNDEE, ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3% ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes. 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. , Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora. 13 up, 1,250 to case, $8 per 1,000; 14 up, $10 per 1,000. French Roman hyacinths, 12-15, $28 per 1,000. I. ilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 per case, $60 per 1.000; 9-10, 180 to case. $90 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky. 1004 Lincoln Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for Special Prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tu- lips, hyacinths. narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Importing Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs, Japan grown freesias and L. For- mosums, also cold storage giganteums always on hand. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Wool- worth Bldg., New York. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7 to 9-inch, 250 to case, $60. per 1,000; 8 to 9-inch, 225 to case, $70 per 1,000; 9 to 10-inch, 180 to case. $80 per 1.000. Narcissus (Dutch), Emperor, fancy. $13 per 1,000; Mother bulbs, $17.50 per 1,000; Victoria, fancy, $12 per 1,000'; Golden Spur, fancy, $13.50 per 1.00O; Sir Wat- kins, fancy, $12 per 1,000; Von Sion, XXX double nose, $21 per 1,000. White Roman Hyacinths, 11 to 12 ctms., 2,400 to case, $21 per 1,000; 12 to 15 ctms., "whole crop" about 1.700 to case. $27 per 1,000. Tulips: Artus, $6.50 per 1,000; Belle Alliance, $10; LaReine. $6; Cottage Maid, $7; Proserpine, $20; Rose Gris de Lin, $6.50; Chrysolora, $9; Yellow- Prince. $8.50; Keizerskroon, $14; Murillo, $7.50. Cold storage lilies: Giganteum, 7 to 9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9 to 10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Lilium Formosum, 7 to 9-inch, 250 to case, $6.50 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Lilium Candidum, 1st size, $5 per 100. Freesia Re- fracta Alba, jumbo bulbs, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000; mammoth bulbs, $1.25 per 100; $9 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, mammoth. 1,000 to ease, 14 ctm., $10 per 1.000; first size, 1,200 to case, 13 ctm., $9 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Bulbs, Lilium Candidum, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, etc. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. ' Mc-dison St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. LARGE. THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1,000 WHITE PERFECTION $50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY, FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE, Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES'. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. PINK ENCHANTRESS. We have about 10,000 left and they are the finest lot of big, strong, healthy plants obtain- ble. Guaranteed satisfactory or your money refunded. While getting, get the best, $4 per 100. TERRE HAUTE ROSE & CARNATION CO., Terre Haute, Ind. CARNATION PLANTS FIELD-GROWN. White Wonder $40.00 per 1,000 White Enchantress 40.00 per 1,000 Enchantress 40.00 per 1.000 Mrs. C. W. Ward 40.00 per 1,000 White Perfection 40.00 per 1,000 HUDSON & WELSH, Lyndonville, N. Y. Carnations, Enchantress, White Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Herald, $5 per 100. F. P. Caird, Troy, N. Y. Carnations, Enchantress. Philadelphia. Win- sor. Beacon, Champion, $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, ni. ft You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 590 The American Florist. Oct. 2, CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. "SELECT QUALITY." Per 100 Per 1.000 Pink Delight $5.50 $50.00 White Enchantress 5.50 50.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 4.50 40.00 Ward 5.50 50.00 Princess Charming 4.50 40.00 Sangamo 4.50 40.00 Harlowarden 4.50 40.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Rosette 4.50 40.00 Winsor 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Herald 5.50 50.00 Matchless 8.00 65.00 Champion 8.00 65.00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS FOR SALE. Per 100 Per 1.000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordon 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress . 5.50 50.00 Cash, please. JOHN BLECHSCHMID. 4300 East 122d St., CLEVELAND, OHIO. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Beacon $5.00 $40.00 Rose Pink 5.00 40.00 Enchantress 5.00 40.00 White Perfection 5.00 40.00 250 at 1,000 rate. WILLIAM MURPHY, 329 Main St.. Cincinnati, O. FIELD CARNATIONS. Pink — Enchantress and Ward. Red — Delhi and St. Nicholas, $40 per 1,000. Strong, bushy stock. Cash, please. JOY FLORAL CO., Nash- ville, Tenn. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Phila- delphia and Beacon, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Enchantress and above varieties, good seconds, 4c. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, O. Field-grown carnation plants. White Perfec- tion, Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Philadelphia, Zoe Symonds, Washington, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Champion and Philadelphia, $6.00 per 100; $50. per 1,000. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. v - FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Matchless, Perfection, Winsor, Gordon. Write for prices. WILLIAM A. MURRAY. Atco. N. J. Carnation Miss Theo, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Llttlefleld & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. 5,000 Pink Enchantress, long bushy plants at $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- Ids, Mich. Carnations, field-grown. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this is- sue. The Leo Niesscn Co., 1201-1205 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Carnations, Rose Pink Enchantress and Pink Delight, $5 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, double and single in pots and pans, all varieties, 25c to 50c each. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, HI. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. COLEUS— Xmas Red. 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. COLEUS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette. 111. CROTONS. Crotons, very fine colored stock, 4-ineh, 25c each; $23 per 100; 4-ineh, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch 60c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-Inch, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Crotons, 4-inch, $4 per doz. ; $30 per 100; 5-inch, $6 to $9 per doz. Large plants, $1 and $1.50 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Crotons in spendid color, 4-inch. $4 per doz.; $35 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. ABOUT 10,000 TO GO OUT. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, WANDSBEK TYPE, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. READY FOR SHIFT. Mostly pink, red and salmon colors of the Im- proved Wandsbek. We need more space, there- fore 10% off for cash on plants only. 2y 2 -inch $ 5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00 per 100 3-inch, extra select 10.00 per 100 4-inch 15.00 per 100 4-inch, extra select, mostly salmon 20.00 per 100 CYCLAMEN SEED. Giganteum Improved, finest German strain ob- tainable, 10 varieties, equally divided, separate 5r mixed, including Improved Glory of Wandsbek, light and dark, $5.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 500; $1.00 per 100. Salmon Improved Glory of Wands- bek, separate, $7.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 500: $1.25 per 100. Cash, please. 5% off for cash on seeds. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. Wandsbek type — Finest obtainable. „., , . 100 1,000 2 »-inch $ 5.00 $45.00 3 -inch 8.00 75.00 3 -inch, extra select 10.00 90 00 4 -inch $15.00 and $20.00 per 100 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. CYCLAMEN — My prize strain, Wandsbek, Zehlendorf, the best Salmons, pure white, red, white with red eye, Victoria; ready for a shift. Any of the above during October from 4-inch pots, at 14c each. Cash with order please. R. J. SOUTHERTON, Marion Road, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen, 3-inch, 8c; 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 40c- The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, III. Cyclamen, assorted colors, 4-inch, $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Cyclamens, 8 vars., 2%-inch, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000; 3-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. CYCLAMEN, strong plants, best varieties, $10 to $35 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids. Mich. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch pots, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCullough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per. 1,000. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver. N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Crenata fl. pi., pot-grown, 8-inch pots, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-inch pots, $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. 50,000 extra healthy and large field-grown DRACAENA IND1VISA, $15, $20 and $25 per 100; any quantity. Try them. Also 7,000 6, 7 and 8-inch pot-grown. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Dracfena indivisa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. Dracaena terminalia, well colored, 5-inch, $50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, Ohio. Draceena Massangeana, 5-inch pots, 75c. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. EUONYMUS. EUONIMUS RADICANS VEGETUS— Three- year-old potted plants for immediate delivery; also three-year, field-grown plants, $14 per 100; $2 per doz. Illustrated booklet. THE GAR- DEN NURSERIES, Narberth, Pa. FERNS. 100.000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfleldil, 2%- iu., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfieldii. 3-in.. $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO.. Exclusive Fern Growers. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Ferns, Nephrolepis Teddy Jr., 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz.; 3%- in., $1.80 per doz.; 2%-in., $>> per 100. Ele- gantissima Compacta, 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz.; 2'A-ia., $tt per 100. Elegantissima. Specimens, 10-in., $2.50- each; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 2i4-in., $6 per 100. Muscosa and Smithii, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Harrisii, 8-in. t $12 per doz. Superbissima, 8-in., $12 per doz., B-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Cibotium Schiedei, Specimens, 10-in., $7.50- each. Small ferns for pans, assorted varieties, 314-in., $15 per 100; 214-ln., $3.50 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Cibotium Schiedei, 8-inch pots, $2.50 each;. 10-inch tubs, $3.50 to $3 each. The Glory fern. Adiantum Farleyezse Gloriosa, 3-inch. $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 4-inch, $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-inch, $1 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FERNS. Boston, 4-inch $15.00 per 10O Boston, 5-inch 25.00 per 100- Boston, 7-inch 75c each- JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO, 1VL. Asplenium nidus avis (Eirdsnest fern) 4-in. pans. $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-ln., $12; 7-In„ $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns in flats and 2%- in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Win- nipeg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS (Bird's-nest Fern). Good, strong, healthy plants, 4-inclr pots, $40 per 100; 5-inch pots, $75 per 100; 6-incb pots, $100 per 100. WM. K. HARRIS. 55th and Springfield Ave.. W. Philadelphia, Pa. FERNS, strong pot-grown »stock that Is clean and guaranteed to please. Boston and Whitmani, 5-inch, $25 per 100; 4-inch, $12.5Cf per 100; strong runners, $2 per 100. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. Adiantum Croweanum, 4-in. pot stock, $15- per 100. Ferns for dishes, out-door grown, 2%- inch, all varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 6- in., 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 and $2.50; 12-in., $3 and $3.G0> each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. Ill, Ferns, from bench, Boston, Scottii, Elegantis- sima, Plersoni, etc., $12.50, $15 and $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan. Washington, N. J. BOSTON FERNS ready for 5-inch pots. $lff per 100. R. O. LOMMATZSCH. R. No. 1. La Grange. III. Boston Ferns, 4-inch, $10 per 100. Cash) please. Heinl & Weber, Terre Haute. Ind. Ferns. Boston and Whitmani, 3-in.. 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Boston Ferns, 3-inch, $7 per 100. Caste please. Heinl & Weber. Terre Haute. Ind. Kerns. Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyncote. Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 3-inch plants ready for imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. B. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000; 3-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. It. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ROSE GERANIUMS. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Faney ferns, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The- Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens , Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns,. $1.25 per 1.000; dagger ferns, $1, per 1.000: Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag, E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 19'5- The American Florist. 591 HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Our hydrangeas grown for delivery to our customers this fall ; 40,000 of them in 6-inch pots. The foliage is rich, dark green; no yellow leaves. The branches are strong and thick, promising big heads of bloom. Here are the prices: Otaksa, the staple, standard, salable sort, has made more money for florists than all others put together. Plants with 7 to 10 branches, $25 per 100; with 5 and 6 branches, $20 per 100; with 4 branches, $15 per 100. The best of the French novelties. Avalanche, Bou- quet Rose, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilliere and Radiant, in the same size at $5 per 100 more for each size. All in 6-inch pots. Consider the. size, the number of flowering branches, the price and the quality of the stock. A combination of good points that ought to bring your order by return mail. How many of these fine plants do you want? Jack- aon & Perkins Company, Newark, N ew York. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, field-grown, ready for 5-inch pots, 15c each. French varieties, iu field, ready for 5-inch pots, pink and white, 20c each. Otaksa, in field, large plants, ready for 9-inch pots, 75c each. Otaksa, pot-grown, 5-inch, $3.60 per doz. French varieties, pot- grown, 5-inch, $4.20 per dozen. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hydrangea P. G., bush, 2-3 ft., $8 per 100; 3-4 ft., $12 per 100. Tree shape, 3 ft., $18 per 100. Extra fine, two-year plants, field-grown. Write for our Wholesale Trade List. W. & T. SMITH CO., GENEVA, N. Y. Hydrangeas, Otaksa and all French sorts, 4- in. pot plants, $15 per 100; 5-in., $20 per 100. Field-grown specimens for 8 to 10-in. tubs, 8 to 12 shoots, $25 per 100. both in Otaksa and French varieties. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch, $5 per 100: 5 and 6-inch pots, strong plants, $20 and $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange BIdg., Chicago. IVIES. English Ivies, in 7-inch tubs, trained on trellis, 30 inches high, IS inches diameter, $1.25 each; also 4-inch pot plants, at $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from frames, ready for 6-inch pots, full of fruit and flowers, $10 per 100; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. LILY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had in Valley, giving the best results all year round, $18 for 1,000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the valley, from cold storage, New York or Chicago, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250 pips. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, packed In cases of 1,000, $17 per case. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Miscellaneous — Boston and Whitman! ferns, 5-inch, 20c; 6-inch, 30c. Teddy, Jr., 6-inch, 25c. Whitmani out of bench ready for 4 and 5-inch, 8c and 15c. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 4-inch, 10c. Cannas, K. Humbert, 15c; F. Vaughan, 15c; Austria, 15c; Compte de Sachs, 15c, fine field clumps. Godfrey Callas, bulblets from soil, 1M»C. Cash or will ex- change for primulas, cyclamen, cinerarias and calceolaria. WM. OTTO, Tolleston, Ind. Cyperns Alternlfolla {umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove m. Ageratum, Coleua, double alyssum, English ivy, heliotrope, ivy geraniums, lantanas, lemon verbenas, moonvines, parlor ivy, petunias, pom- pon chrysanthemums, salvia, swainsona, trades- cantla, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Seedlings; Coreopsis Grandiflora, aquilegla, bellis perennis, hardy pinks, forget-me-nots, sweet William, wall flowers, Canterbury bells and foxglove, 35e per 100; $2.45 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. William Riley, Torresdale, Pa. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12-bbl. bale, $3; EuT laped. Joe H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Norway maples, 1-5-inch Cal. Oriental pines, 1-4-inch Cal. Pin-Oaks, 1%-3-inch Cal. Write for prices. The Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eaton- town, N. J. Nursery stock, fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, evergreens and small fruits. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- est ablished. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q., Bogoto (Chapinpro), Columbia. PALMS. KBNTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30. . . 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34... 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins.... 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7. 5 to 5% ft. 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. Each. ; 0.40 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 3.50 5.00 $ 1.50 3.50 12.00 Each. 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.25 5.00 6.00 8.00 10.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO- MORTON GROVE, ILL. LATANIA PALMS and PANDANUS VEIT- CH1I. in 15-inch tubs, suitable for hotel and other decorations, at bargain prices. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Palms, Kentias and Roebelenii, worth $5 to $7.50 for $4 to $4.50. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PANSIES. PANSY SEEDS. FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL strain, $5 per oz.; 14 oz., $1.50; trade packet. 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz.; Y± oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common giant mixed, $3 per oz.; Yt 07... $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette. 111. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. PANSY PLANTS from Henry Mette's seeds. All giant flowering, strong, stocky plants, ready now. $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PANSY PLANTS, finest mixture out; good plants, $1 per 100; cash please. GEORGE POPP, JR., Fort Recovery, Ohio. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Delaware, O . Pansy Seedlings. William Elley, Torres- dale, Pa. PANDANUS. to P 7 V ^ DAN S S VBITCHII, 3 to 5-inch pots, 25c , 2n ■ Specimen plants, 8 to 10-Inch- pots, $2 to $3 each; big value. HENRY SMITH Grand Rapids. Mich. . <=""-m. ,/.n an = d ? hU u Yj ltcW1 - 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, SOe each; $45 per 100; 6-lnch. 75e each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, PEONIES. PE ,°NIES, 3 to 5 eyes, named kinds, $15 per 100. Our selection, $10 per 100. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Gen eva, N. Y. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo- Peonies. Write for list. Peterson Nursery. Stock Exchange BIdg., Chicago. PEPPERS. CELESTIAL PEPPERS from 6-inch pots, field- ?T r ™S,\, fu " of fruit and Bowers, $12.50 per 100 HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. PERENNIALS. Ten thousand Perennials, field-grown, eighteen- varieties. Will exchange for 2>/ : -in. hydrangea, nursery stock, violets, canna, gladiolus or what have you; or sell for $3 per 100. Gerstenkortt & Ivlumpp, R. 4, Box 128, Decatur, IU. PERENNIAL PLANTS, large assortment, stiong plants, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH Grand Rapids, Mich. ""."u. PHLOXES. PHLOX, Choice Varieties, $5 per 100. Strong clumps field-grown. Write for our wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS. : Large Quantity, Choice Stock. 2>£-inch, extra select 6.00 50.00- 6 -'"en 8.00 70 00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. AH top cuttings, 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; $4* ?£> ^22 u; flne stock. Extra select, $5.50 per BmJH P w i :, 1 ' i ) . 0; 3 ;,\ n - $8 per 10 °- BBNEST KOBER, Wllmette , 111. Polnsettias for Christmas i^nlT strong, healthy well rooted, 2M-inch pot plants, all t( i p , c J!Ji mgs at * 6 P er 10 °; ?50 Per 1.000; 25* at 1000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Rose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Clearance sale price of strong 2y.-inch, Poin- settias, $4 per 100; 20 one-year-old plants- given free with each order of 100; none bet- lSn a 5. Wher £ £ ash P i ease ' Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute, Ind. POINSETTIAS. 214-inch, 4»4e; 3%-inch, 10. Strong stock. Cash, please. JOY FLORAL CO., Nashville. Tenn. POINSETTIAS, strong stock, all top cuttings from! 3-m. pots, $5—100; $45—1,000. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. ,„? oin ^ ttias ' strong plants, 2%-inch, $5.50 per 100; 250 for $12.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Poinsettias, 2%-inch, $3 per 100. The Geo Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. POINSETTIAS, 2%-inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. GIGANTEA AND GRANDIFLORA. 214-inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 3- lnch $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL . PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; 3-inch, $5 per 100. MALACOIDES, 214-inch. $3 per 100- 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, HI. Primroses, Chinese and Malacoides, 2%-inea $2 per 100. Forbesii, Obconlca Alba Rosea and Ruby, 2%-inch, $1.50 per 100. Ob. gigantea 2%-inch, $2.00 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham' Delaware. O. PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 2^4-inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000: 3- lnch, $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, IL L. Primula obconlca, mixed or separate colors 214-in.. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. Chi- nese Primroses, mixed, 2%-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington. N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 592 The American Florist. Oct. 2, PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-inch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Caah. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown, Pa. PRIVET. PRIVET. WE OFFER AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. Each Ten 100 1,000 18-24 in., light 10c $0.75 $3.50 $30.00 2-3 ft 15c 1.00 7.50 60.00 3-4 ft., heavy 20c 1.25 10.00 75.00 4-5 ft., heavy 30c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spirea and Berberry. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, 111. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS'. Fine healthy stock ready for immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with us. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney. 2-inch 4.00 35.0U Killarney Brilliant. 2-inch...... 7.00 60.00 W1ETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. ROSES, good, strong, two-year-old, field- grown, own roots or buds, for forcing. Baby Ramblers, red. pink and white; Dorothy Per- kins, White Dorothy Perkins, Hiawatha, Tau- sendschon, Magna Charta, etc. Write for our full list, special prices, and wholesale trade list. W. & T. SMITH COMPANY, Geneva, N. Y. Roses, English field-grown. For. varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Bees, Ltd., 1077 Mill St., Liverpool, Eng. ROSE PLANTS, Killarney, Am. Beauty. Kai- serin, Maryland, etc., 3-iucli pots, $6 per 100; 4-inch pots, $3 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS. PANSY SEEDS. finest GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz.; Y 4 oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per bz.; % oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant Mixed, $3 per oz.; 14 oz., $1; trade packet. 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. SPIREA. SPIREAS. WE OFFER SPIREA VAN HOUTTEI. Each Ten 100 1,000 2-3 ft 15c $1.00 $7.00 $60.00 3-4 ft 20c 1.25 8.00 75.00 Send today for our complete price list. Also see ads under Privet and Berberry. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, III. STEVIA. STEVIA, field-grown, large and bushy, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. STRAWBERRIES. PROGRESSIVE EVERBEARING STRAW- BERRY PLANTS, pot-grown, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, white. 4-inch, ready for bench- ing, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Lettuce and cabbage, $1 per 1,000. Parsley, 50c per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Parsley, dbl. curled, $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. VINCAS. VINCA VAR., rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Large field-grown plants, $5 per 100. L. C. Lewis, Pontiac, Mich. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS', Cedar Rapids. Iowa. VINCA VARIEGATA. Strong, splendid field- grown clumps, $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. PI ADVANCE Ventilating Equipment and Greenhouse Fittings have a first quality reputation. All work- ing parts are mechanically perfect and all designs of parts are neat, and strong. If you need anything in the ADVANCE LINE write direct to ADVANCE CO., RICHMOND, IND. VINCAS — Field-grown plants, variegata, $4 per 100. Rooted tips, variegata, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO., SPRINGFIELD^ OHIO.. _^_^_ VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. Vinca Var., field plants, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. violets. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, Gov. Ilerriek, Marie Louise 'and Lady Campbell, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2%-inch, Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. VIOLETS, Gov. Herrick, extra fine field clumps, $5 per 100. Cash. Ship now or later. W. H. CULP & CO., Wichita, Kansas. FOR SALE— Strong violet plants, 3-ineh, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. CALVERT FLORAL CO.. Lake Forest, 111. TO EXCHANGE. TO EXCHANGE— Some fine extra heavy 4-inch Asparagus plumosus; extra fine 3 and 4-inch Carex Japoniea; fine heavy 4-inch Boston Ferns for geranium stock, old or young plants of S. A. Nutt and Mme. Bruant. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3.000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-4 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1.000; 3,000 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111.. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, S5c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd.. New York City. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 19*5- The American Florist. 593 MORE KROESCHELL BOILERS ~'"~~ USED FOR .GREENHOUSE ^HEATING THAN | BUY DIRECT « ■•ANYOTHEF FACTORY TO USER PRICES ^MAKf KROESCHELL BROS. GO , 452 WEST ERIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto. BUSINESS IMPROVING BUT BELOW NORMAL. Business is on the upgrade and a little better than a year ago, but con- ditions are far from normal. The warm weather the past week brought roses in oversupply and a large num- ber went out the back way. The stock for the time of year is excellent and the varieties never so complete. Rus- sell, Hadley, Hoosier Maid, Ophelia, Shawyer, Stanley and all the older standbys can be had in quantity, and it looks as if all the growers had be- come cognizant of the fact that the newer varieties were most in demand. Carnations of fair quality are again plentiful and good Golden Glow chrys- anthemums adorn all the show win- dows. No frost as yet, consequently a plentiful supply of out door varieties. NOTES. After an establishment of years on Yonge street, J. H. Dunlop has moved to S-10 Adelaide street West, where he has much more commodious quarters. The store room is a revelation in white enamel with mirrored effect and everything in keeping with a first class establishment. The wholesale department occupies the second floor, where all ice boxes and benches have been placed for the expedient han- dling of orders. Roses predominate, and stock of very select grade is com- ing from the Richmond Hill green- houses. A new firm of rose growers are Ofleld & Son, of Grimsby. Ont. Then- present range contains about 100,000 square feet of glass and the entire plant is devoted to roses and chrys- anthemums. They have gone in for the newer varieties, and are sending out good stock. Vegetables were for- merly their line, but they think there are larger possibilities in cut flowers. The non-arrival of the usual Belgian shipments has created a shortage of palms. Plant growers are working up large stocks of cyclamens, solanums and poinsettias to make up the short- age of azaleas for Christmas. H. J. Mills, of Richmond Hill, has a fine crop of Russell, Ophelia and Stan- ley roses. The plants are in fine shape and show good promise for the com- ing season. . E. A. Crowhurst, of Humber Bay, is sending in quantities of his seedling white dahlia. This is a very large type of the show variety and is a true snowball. R. Jennings, of Brampton, is send- ing in quantities of Golden Glow chrys- anthemums. He is again shipping car- nations of good quality. Carl Grobba, of Mimico, is having quite a run on ferns. His houses are well filled with stock for the coming season. Thos. Manton has very good late as- ters. Cattleyas and good genera! stock AS THE SEASON ADVANCES you want to be sure of quick service when in need of any greenhouse material. We not only promise but actually give you quick service, and can supply anything you need either for new greenhouses or repairs. Twenty-five years' experience. Best Material. Reasonable Prices. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Jreer's Peerless! Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., because both bevels are on the same Side. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No tights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Ii patented. No others like j it. Order Irom your dealer/ ' or direct from ns. . 1000, 75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DBEEBJ 714 Chestnut Street^, FhiUatlphlA. Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopes showing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing keep his stand at the market well sup- plied. H. G. D. Dqbbs Ferry, N. Y. — Michael Duffy, gardener employed by the Lorena Land Co., was found mysteriosuly mur- dered here, September 19. He leaves a wife and six children who reside at Tarrytown. imported by us direct from Madagascar We offer two grades both good value, viz. p r j ce per pound. lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. Bale REGULAR 17c 15c 12V 2 c 10Hc FLORISTS* SPECIAL.... 19c 17c 13Hc HHc Vaugfian's Seed Store NEW YORK CHICAGO Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. A. HERRMANN, Capt Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices ♦04412 East 34th St. NEW YORK 594 The American Florist. Oct. 2. Garland Service 'TVHOSE who contemplate -*- the erection of new Greenhouses, or improve- ments to their present plant, should investigate the rea- sons why Garland Service is without par. Experience We operated greenhouses many years before we started to build them. Every Gar- land house must qualify to the standard which experi- ence shows us is correct. Facilities Our claim to having the most complete equipment is substantiated by facts. We are the only concern in this field operating its own FOUN- DRY, MACHINE SHOP and WOOD MII/L. You will find it worth while to always get our figures on all your requirements. Write us any time. Garland Manufacturing Company Des Plaines Illinois J Mention the American Florist when writing W 1 ^ BKflNb tlflNlIRES Unequaled for greenhouse and landscape fertilizing. THE PULVERIZED MANURE COMPANY 32 UNION STOCK YARDS, CHICAGO THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY S SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. Boilers AT SMASHED PRICES! SAVE 50% on High Grade Boilers and TUBES Our tre- mendou.s stocks pur- chased f o r cash from Receivers', Liquidators and Trustees are secur- ed at about one-half the usual cost. Thus we save you big money 6n the price of equipment. Engineering Service Free. You also benefit by our free engineering- service. Our 23 years of experience are at your disposal free. Have our experts furnish plans and designs for your heating problems. Take advantage of the great savings made possible by this free expert service. Our $10,000,000.00 capital and reputation for honest and dependable dealing back every transaction. Tell us your needs. Get our in- comparable low prices. Write for our big Free Price Wrecker Heating Catalog No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Note: 4-in boiler tubes at a bargain. Mention the American Florist when writing Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last ? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O, Mention the American Florist when ivriting Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are giving you facts. ILLINOIS PIPE & MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. M0NINGER COMPANY, The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy buj? and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERM1NE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $130. NIKOTIANA A 12$ nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If you cannot obtain our products from your local dealer send us your order and we will snip immediately through our nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebel. President. Treasurer. CHICAGO 902 BlaLkhawk Si. CINCINNATI Unioa Central Life Bldg. NEW YORK MarbridgeBldg Mention the American Florist when writing AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for it. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS J9*5- The American Florist. 595 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS RED POROUS POTS FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I men, Cut I POT MAKERS I Standard, Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed, Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla- I WORLD'S LARGEST ~ t Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests, Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURERS. 'WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. -200013£-in., crate $6.00 . 456 4V$-in., c 1500 2 ' 4.88 320 5 1500 2J< ' 5.35 210 54 1500 2W 1 6.00 144 6 1000 3 • 5.00 120 7 800 3% 5.80 60 8 500 4 1 4.50 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per •crate: 4.51 3.78 3.16 4.20 3.00 HILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, r &W E york? August Rolker a Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty : Long Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breit schwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. 1. kramer & son, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep- 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCIN NATI. CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAH^- ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES St RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches, is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East lake St. SAeWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries make flower pots that growth' best plants and bring the best trade. Also the latest creation! in glazed ware for every use. r No shipping delays. Write today for prices and particulars. THE HAEGER POTTERIES .111 Main Street, Dundee, 111 'I J Mention the American Florist when writing The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICKS. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO mention the American Florist when writing NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing Since Its Organization The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2.250 losses, aggregating 348.000.00. For particulars, address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Lock the doar before the horse is stolen. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style, Hose"RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths up to 500 f t.withoutseam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST 94-inch. per ft., 15 c Reel of 500 ft. " 14Hc 2 Reels, 1000 ft.." 14 c VHnch " 13 c Reels, 500 ft.. " 12Hc Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DREER 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing TradeDirectory Price: $3.O0, postpaid American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 596 The American Florist. Oct. 2. Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.. ..592 Alpha Floral Co S75 American Spawn Co. 586 Amling E CCo 569 Anderson S A 575 Angermueller G H..571 AphineMfgCo 591 Archias Floral Co.. .578 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 574 ABchmann Godfrey. .587 Badgley, Riedel & Meyer 573 Barnard WW Co... 581 Basseit&Washburn.564 Baumer AugR 575 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 574 Bees Ltd 585 Begerow's 576 BergerBros 570 BerningH G. 571 Blackistone Z D... .577 Bodger J & Sons Co. 581 BolandJBCo 575 BolgianoJ&Son«....581 Bragg Ross 575 Bramley & Son 578 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 580 B reitmeyer's J Sons. . 576 Brown A C 578 Bruns HN 581 Brunnings 582 Bryan Alonzoj 582 Buchbinder Bros.... 596 BuckbeeH W 578 BndlongJ A 568 'nrpee W A & Co. .582 CairdFP 579 Caldwell the Woods man Co 574 California Florists.. .578 Camp Conduit Co... 594 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 566 Chicago House Wrecking Co 594 Clark E B Seed Co.. 581 Clarke'sSonsD 577 Clay &Son 591 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 577 Conard & Jones Co.. 585 Cooke Geo H 575 Cowee W J 593 Coy H CSeedCo....582 Craig RobtCo 583 Cunningham Jos H..579 DardsChas 576 Davis Franklin Nurs Co 585 Delgado Francisco.. 585 Denton Floral Co . ..578 Detroit Flower Pot MfgCo 595 Dietsch A & Co.... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co. 587 Dreer HA. ...561593 595 Duerr Chas A 578 Duetscher & Glazer.570 Duluth Floral Co.... 578 Uunlop JohnH 577 Edwards Fold Box. .596 Elastic-Lyke Co. ...Ill Emmans Geo M 579 Erne & Klingel 569 Evans Co The J A. ..596 Eyres H G 577 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 594 Fish Henry Seed Co. 581 Florists' Hail Assn.. 595 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co IV Ford M C 573 Ford William P 572 Franzen FO 588 FrauenfelderC 575 Freeman Mrs] B 578 Frey CH 578 Frey & Frey 577 Friedman 575 Froment H E 573 Furrow & Co 578 Galvin Thos F .. ..577 Garland Mfg Co 591 Gasstr J M Co 577 Giblin& Co Ill GodineauR& M....582 Goodrich Co B F....574 Gorham & Limpus.,593 Graham A & Son 575 Grand Rapids Floral Co 578 Grasselli Chemical Co 595 GudeBros 576 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 573 Haeger Potteries The 595 Haile W E....- 582 Hardesty & Co 575 Harley Pottery Co... 595 Hart George B 573 Haven Seed Co The. 582 Heacock Jos Co II Heinl John G& Son. 578 Henderson A&Co.... I Henderson Lewis ...578 Herr Albert M 579 Herrmann A 593 Hess &Swoboda.... 576 Hews A H&Co 595 Hilfinger Bros 595 Hill DNurs Co 585 HoerberBros 569 Hollywood Gardens. 577 Holm & Olson 576 Holton & Hunkel Co 571 Home CorSchool....£86 Horticultural Ptg Co The 588 Hurff Edgar F 582 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 593 Igoe Bros 596 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co594 Isbell S M & Co. ...581 Jackson & Perkins. ..587 Johnston & Co T J. ..575 Jones Percy 564 Joy Floral Co 578 KastingWFCo ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 595 Keller Sons J B 578 Kelway & Son 582 Kennicott Bros Co. .569 Kerr RC Floral Co. 578 Kervan Co The 573 Kessler Wm 573 King Construct Co. .596 Kohr AF 595 Kramer IN & Son. ..595 Kroeschell Bros Co. .593 Kruchten John 567 Kuehn C A 571 Kuhl Geo A 579 Kusik &CoH 5/1 Kyle & Foerster 569 LaCrosse Floral Co. .576 Landreth Seed Co.. 581 Lang Flo & Nur Co.. 578 Lange A 575 Leborius J J 577 Leedle Floral Co . . . .587 Littlefield&WymanE83 Lockland Lum Co. ..Ill London Flower Shp.577 Lovett IT 585 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co 560 McCallum Co 570 McConnell Alex 575 McHutchison& Co. . .582 McNeff-Swenson Co 574 Matthews the Flo'st.575 MatthewsonJE 576 May &CoLL 576 Meconi Paul 573 Metairie Ridge Nurs .57.5 Mette Henry 586 Miller & Musser 569 Moninger J C Co.... 594 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 572 Moore. Hentz & Nash 572 Morehead Mfg Co.. ..Ill Murray Samuel 576 Myers Florist 578 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 596 Newell A 577 N VCut Flower Ex.. 573 Nicotine Mfg Co 594 Niessen Leo Co 570 Northwestern Wire Works 596 Ostertag Bros 577 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Palez Paul M 576 Palmer W J & Son . .576 Park Floral Co 576 Peacock Dahlia Farms 585 PedrickG R& Son.. 582 Peterson Nursery. ..584 Peters & Reed Poty .595 Phillips Bros 578 PierceFOCo Ill Pierson A N (Inc). ..587 Pierson FR Co I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 580 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 578 Pillsbury I L 596 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 570 Plath H 583 Podesta&Baldocchi .577 Poehlmann Bros Co 562 563 Poilwortb C C Co... 571 Portland Flo Shop.. 578 Pulverized Manure Co The 594 Pyfer AT& Co 565 Kaedlein Basket Co. 567 Randall A L Co 569 Randolph & Mc- Clements 575 Rawlings Elmer 587 Ready Reference 589 Reed & Keller 596 Regan Ptg House 595 Reid Edw 570 Reinberg Geo 569 Relnberg Peter.. 565 588 Reuter&Son SJ....575 Rice Bros 571 Riley William 583 Robinson J C Seed Co 582 RockWmLFlwr Co 578 Rohnert Waldo 581 Routzahn Seed Co ..581 Rusch G&Co 571 Rye George 578 St. Louis Seed Co... 581 Schiller, the Florist. .578 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 596 Schling Max 576 SchwakeChas & Co. 572 Sharp Partridge & Co 596 Sheridan Walter F. . 573 Shrewsbury Nurs. ...584 Siebrecht George C. 573 Simmons & Son 578 Situation & Wants... 559 SkidelskvSS&Cn.... I Skinner M B & Co. ..Ill Small J H & Sons.... 575 Smith AW & Co. ...577 SmithE D&Co 579 Smith & Fetters Co. .575 Smith & Hemenway.IV Smith Henry 578 Smith Wm C Flo Co.571 Smith W& T Co... I Southerton R J 582 Storrs & Harrison... 583 StumppGEM 577 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 592 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .595 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Thorburn J M & Co. 582 Tonner O A 565 TottyCbasH 587 Traendly& Schenck.573 United Cut Flwr Co. 573 Vaughan AL & Co.. 567 Vaughan's Seed Store I 579 583 588 593 595 Tick's Sons J 582 Vincent R Jr &Sons Co I 586 WaiteFW 596 Walker F Co 575 Wallace FD IV Weiland M 577 Weiland&Risch....569 Welch Patrick 570 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 581 Whilldin Pottery Co. 595 Whitted Floral Co.. .575 Wietor Bros 566 569 Wild Gilbert H 585 WillensConsCo....in Wittbold G Co.. 575 583 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .578 Wood Bros 579 Yokohama Nurs Co 581 Young A L&C0....573 YoungJohn&Co 572 Young & Nugent.... 575 Zech & Mann 569 Ziska Jos 569 Zvolanek Anton C..-582 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation groweis as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write forprices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing KING The name that assures "the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y; I 3] ~ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J \ / ► Mention the American Florist when writing TVO not let the accounts owing yon re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to ns at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 FINE STREET : NEW YORK No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter 4 Son, BEFORE <» »»"l AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. J. L. Johnson. 1000 for 33c; 3000 for $1.00 1. L. PILLSBURY Galesburd, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Maul Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 300« Postpaid Sample Fre« F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mast. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name —OF— Quaker City Machine Co. -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS 60. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIR. Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Banging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades. Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. America is "the Prow of the I/bssbI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas.'' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 9, 1915. No. 1427 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, • under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Reg. Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco. Calif., President; Robert C Kerr. Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Yoing,. New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- Dor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibitionat Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Oeontz, Pa., President; C W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th Street, Chicago. Secretary. Suggestions for Plant Growers. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S.S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary Hydrangeas. The hydrangea plants in the field should be now potted and made ready for winter quarters. If the plants have still a strong succulent growth they can be left standing out where the wood will be given a chance to ripen off. After potting they should be given a good watering that the soil may be settled around the roots, but after that the plants should be sparingly watered. The main object at this time is to harden the plants off and ripen them up. Never mind if the foliage wilts to some extent, for it is desirable that this should all drop off before storing away for the winter. A few frosts will be of benefit, but as the weather is uncertain they should be placed in a position where they can be conveni- ently covered and protected from a severe freeze. While it is desirous to harden up the wood and plump up the flowering bud, yet too hard a freeze will kill the bud. As soon as well rip- ened they should be placed in cool quarters where they will remain dor- mant until it is time to start them. Bouvardias. As the weather becomes cooler the pinching back of bouvardias should cease and the flowering shoots be al- lowed to grow. The plants should be well established in the bench or pots and making good growth. Give them a cool, light situation and with all the ventilation possible; these plants are of cool nature and relish plenty of good fresh air. If grown too warm, bouvar- dia soon becomes infested with insects and stops flowering, and the plants are quickly ruined. Keep the soil free from weeds and well stirred on the sur- face, and be careful not to overwater until the roots have filled the soil. Keep a lookout for both aphis and red spider; the aphis quickly cover the soft, tender growths, and if the weath- er is warm the plants become quickly infested with spider. Constant syring- ings and frequent fumigation is neces- sary to keep these pests in check and insure a good crop of flowers. Keep the plants tied up in shape that the stems may be straight and erect. Early Firing-. "Economy is wealth." This maxim has been drilled into the young for gen- erations, but false economy is waste. And to put off starting the fires until all the plants have cold feet, and have received a check that is going to take them two or three months from which to recover is false economy. As soon as the temperature in the house drops below the point at which it should be maintained, it well pays to start the fires. Many nights at this time of the year at 8 o'clock the temperature out- side will be above 60°, but by morn- ing it has dropped to 40°, and if the houses are closed the glass will be cov- ered- with moisture, the house cold and damp. This condition is not at all conducive to good growth, and . gives the plant a check from which it often takes it some time to recover. It is far better and a money-making propo- sition to have the fires going and the proper temperatures maintained. The small expense of a little coal burned and the few weeks' wages of a night foreman that are necessary will be more than made up in the excellence of the crop. At this season of the year there will occur cold, stormy days when a little heat will be necessary to keep up the growing temperature all day. This is the time to look over all the piping and see if the boilers are working right. If steam heat Is used see that none of the pipes have dropped from their fastenings and have made pockets in the circulation. If this has happened, fasten them up and straighten out the flows. Turn on the valves and see if they leak, and if they do repack them; in fact, it is good policy to repack all valves every fall, whether they actually need it or not, for they will require it before the win- ter is over. This early firing will also 598 The American Florist. Oct. v, give the opportunity to spread sulphur and nicotine extracts on the pipes and keep the insects and mildew from get- ting a foothold. Looking at this ques- tion from all sides, early firing is an economical proposition and should not be neglected. Cannas. As soon as the frost kills the cannas, preparations should be made for the storing of the stock plants for next year. The tops should be cut off about six inches above the ground and removed from the field and not left lying around to attract cut worm mill- ers. The roots should be dug and each variety should be carefully kept sep- arate so that there will be no chance of their being mixed another season. Unless the weather is very severe they can be allowed to dry off a little before being housed, but if there is any chance of the night temperature dropping be- low the freezing point it is much bet- ter to get them under safe covering at once. Under a bench in a cool house is one of the best places to keep them during the winter months, but if the soil under the bench is inclined to be moist, boards should be placed running lengthwise of the bench and the canna roots placed upon these. They must, however, be looked over occasionally to see that they do not run too dry, for there is just as much danger of losing the plants by their drying up as there is by their rotting from an excess of moisture. In placing the clumps under the bench set each variety by itself and leave space enough between it and an- other variety that it will be impossible, no matter what may happen, for them to get mixed. Mark each variety with a label, written plainly and in full. It takes but a few seconds longer to write the name in full and abbreviations are to be deprecated; we have known cases where the man who always does things in a hurry to abbreviate the name so short that when he tried to read them six months later he could not make out what name he intended to write. This Is often a case where "haste makes waste." Attach the labels in such a manner that they will not become mis- placed or lost. Cleaning: Up After Frost. Every spring, from all sections of the country, come reports of the great amount of damage being done by cut worms in the fields of many growers, and as they are very difficult to com- bat in the open ground, a great loss is consequently the result. While the cut worms are unsuccessfully fought in the spring, they can be overcome by a little labor spent in the fall. The moths lay their eggs in the fall on any vegetation that is left, either weeds or the refuse of the crops that is allowed to remain on the ground either standing or lying around. It is therefore clearly understood that the best thing to do is to clean up the field of all vegetation and burn it up or cover it with soil and make manure of it, and then plow the ground and turn under any small weeds that might har- bor the eggs. Deep fall plowing pays anyway in the crop for the succeeding year, improving the soil, and if this small amount of work will get rid of the cut worms it will amply repay for all the labor and expense. Many use this old rubbish for the covering of tender stock, but leaves and straw are far preferable for this purpose. The vegetation that is left after being killed by the frost is too full of water and will lie too close, and after the fall rains, will make too compact a mass upon the plants which it is in- tended they should protect, and as the freezing weather comes on become a solid mass of ice. It is much better to put all this rubbish in a compost pile and cover it with earth. The fer- mentation will kill all the insects and their eggs, and it will make fine ma- nure for pot culture, or if this is not done dry it out thoroughly and burn it, The appearance of the ground will be improved, the soil benefited and the worms killed by giving the field a thorough cleaning and plowing. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Philadelphia. Pa. The Daily Routine. With the opening of the store the day commences, and will, too often, be in many respects, like those which have gone before. In many cases the work done is without system; some doing one thing one day and another the next. Early orders and the rush to get them out often interferes with the the routine, and the day is half gone before the store is put to rights. After the early orders, if any, are out of the way, the water in the jars of the flower case or refrigerator is changed, the stock looked over and straightened out, and bad leaves and petals re- moved. When everything is returned to the case, it will be readily seen if the stock needs replenishing. All the passe stock should be put out of sight to be worked up if not too far gone, in designs. Flowers must never be crowded to- gether in a vase; there should always be enough vases on hand to allow for the proper handling of the stock. In the arrangement of the case, there should be sufficient room to allow of the removal or replacing of vases at any time without danger of damaging flowers in others. Carnations, roses and other flowers snap off on the slightest provocation and the cost of stock damaged in this way in crowded boxes during the course of a season is an important item, which would be re- duced to a minimum by care in this respect. As far as possible when flowers are being made ready for the vases in the case, their heads should be laid evenly together, and the few straggly, long stems cut off even with the majority. These, when placed in the vase, present a neat, orderly ap- pearance and are less liable to be dam- aged. If the case is large enough, roses should have a section, carnations an- other, bulbous stock kept together, etc. In this way the box will present a much more attractive appearance than when the stock is mixed promis- cuously. If possible have the vases in the various sizes all alike in color and pattern, as the display is then made much more effective. Painted or enameled fibre, glass, terra cotta or zinc-lined basket vases are all good. Some suit one situation better than another, depending on the decorations of the store and the roominess of the case. With the case finished, a general clean up and arrangement of the vases of flowers and plants about the store is in order. All this work should be completed before nine o'clock, when the customers begin to make their ap- pearance. At times when business slows up, the many little things that need doing should be attended to. Baskets and vases on the shelves soon get dusty and need continual looking after. They should all be gone over at least once a week. In the large de- partment stores the first half hour of each day is given to dusting off stock and shelves by those in charge of the counters, and a force of scrub women go over the floors every night. M j&A&ij&- '•&&■- %mm C «1 ?** :"*^ $•'•* «ilVJ .„ '$ >V [JfejBif^- '^^w WMM, '..■4*'! '"A V& ' #m j ■ mBm$3&$ -;TjSx ^_ "T-^i .i \& ..„ .i a f;> » ' til. a £■ *pp % Jisgi$ Kwi£*^ ^ ' I m **Wi* 'ItesEKPr^ ;P^«fe:* ' •: ■-%?■' ** ::-?■' mmmfm ■%^±^^^'-^i^s^Sa^^^fff^S^B9i »'*7^ ''■V:,,. ' '" "'""' ". -v 'v. : '." , j J ' ■ V 1 '*mw lljll$i ps^ ■ ""^'■•■■^■•fc -•"■ '\ Lancaster County Florists' Club. This club supervised the floral ex- hibit for the fair association this sea- son, featuring dahlias as its part of the exhibit. The McCallum Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa., S. S. Pennock-Mee- han Co. and H. F. Michell Co., Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa., all sent liberal displays of dahlias, and the latter company sent an assortment of phloxes and other perennials that were much admired. It was due to these firms that the club was en- abled to fill the space assigned in the artistic manner it did. The table was SO feet long by eight feet wide with a raised table of about 18 inches in width and that height from the lower table. This was decorated with wild smilax by I. Landis and Thomas Fries, the festoons and stringers mak- ing a handsome table for staging the dahlias. B. F. Barr added ai few palms to add height and a very hand- some basket of gladioli and chrysan- themums for the center of it. Frank Suter, being the only one who grows dahlias as a commercial cut flower in this vicinity, made the best local ex- hibit, and H. D. Rohrer had a very good collection. A. F. Strickler had some mixed bowls of short stemmed flowers. In the amateur class David Rour staged a fine collection and secured all of the prizes for this section. Adam Felsinger staged the best flowers of the show simply for exhibition, as he, while not a florist, acts as an agent for dahlias. Frank Suter captured the cash prize for florists with the largest collection, and the silver cup for sweepstake prize. Master Edward E. Rohrer, a grand- son of H. D. Rohrer, captured first prize for three handsome baskets of straw flowers grown and arranged by himself. The judge was S. S. Pennock of the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., and after we left the dahlia section, it was al- most a picnic for a florist to see what won prizes. Brides' bouquets, tied with a string, and composed of snapdragons and white ageratum; hand bouquets made of a bunch of anemones, also tied with a string; plateaus, consisting of an agate dish- pan filled with short stemmed flowers as flat as the proverbial pancake, and so on ad infinitum. In competition with the B. F. Barr Co.'s handsome basket was a design made of mari- golds in a frame two inches deep and 16 by 16 inches in size. This was made up by using different colors in the style of a patchwork quilt, and the wording of the schedule compelled it to have first prize and the basket second. This sort of thing we hope to be able to eliminate by another year if the fair officials appreciate our efforts this season enough to let us have a real hand in running the flower end of the fair. Albert M. Here. Holyoke and Northampton Florists' Club. The third annual flower show under the auspices of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club, will be held in Windsor hall, Holyoke, November 3-4. An especially good premium list has been arranged and liberal prizes will be awarded in nearly 50 classes. Premiums are offered in several classes for nursery stock, fruits and vegetables, in addi- tion to the plant and cut flower com- petition, the main feature of the exhi- bition. Cambridge, Mass.— The city has pur- chased the Doyle Greenhouses, which have been operated by James Delay, and will build a hospital on the prop- erty. Indiana State Florists. The monthly meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana was held at Anderson, October 5, with a good attendance. The business meet- ing was held in the auditorium of the city library. The discussions were lively and most interesting. After the meeting the association adjourned to the First M. E. church, where a bounti- ful banquet was served. J. S. Stuart acted as toastmaster and was followed by several of the members present in timely addresses on trade topics and business conditions. The visitors after auto rides to the greenhouses of the city expressed their hearty thanks to the florists of Anderson and left for home with the assurance that they had been participants in a highly in- structive meeting where business rela- tions had been strengthened and friend- ships renewed. Those in attendance were as follows : Benj. F. Alford, Anderson. Eugene Allen, Anderson. Emory Baker, Muncie. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis. Irvin Bertermann, Indianapolis. W. C. Beyersdorfer, Anderson. W. K. Bradley, Elwood. W. A. Breneke, New Castle. Ed. Burbrink, Anderson. Claude C. Clark, Muncie. L. A. Coles, Kokomo. W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Carl L. Culbertson, Richmond. K. W. Custis, Anderson. Jacob Eitel, Greencastle. L. S. Elder, Indianapolis. Geo. Essmaker, Richmond. John A. Evans, Richmond. W. H. Fisher, Anderson. P. J. Foley, Chicago. Wm. H. Gardener, New Castle. M. E. Goode. -Alexandria. Elsie Mae Gordon, Anderson. Ed. Grande, Indianapolis. J. A. Grande, Indianapolis. John L. Grande, Indianapolis. John Grande, Sr., Indianapolis. John Hartje, Indianapolis. J. A. E. Haugh, Anderson. Fred G. Heinl, Terre Haute. Jos. E. Hennings, Anderson. B. F. Hensley, Knightstown. Jos. H. Hill, Richmond. E. M. Hyatt, Anderson. H. Junge, Indianapolis. R. W. Kircher, Fairmount. B. H. Klus, Anderson. Wm. Klus, Anderson. F. J. Knecht, Ft. Wayne. Herman J. Leitz, New Haven. B. W. Leathermann, Anderson. Melvin McEIroy. Anderson. R. A. McKeand, Marion. Morris Marer. Indianapolis. H. 0. Meikel, Frankfort. Peter Morgen, Huntingburg. F. L. Morris, Bloomington. F. E. Neal, Anderson. Gideon W. Neff, Richmond. E. A. Nelson. Indianapolis. Geo. Pastor, Huntington. R. M. Pettit, Anderson. C. A. Randail, Indianapolis. S. A. Ricbison, Muncie. Frank Rieman, Indianapolis. August Rieman, Indianapolis. Fred Rienion, Indianapolis. Edward Rittman, Anderson. Raymond Rose, Anderson. F. A. Schreiber, Indianapolis. Ben Schroeder, Richmond. L. C. Smith, Marion. Warren Smith. Anderson. Harry Stegkamper, Muncie. H. E. Stein. Richmond. 0. E. Steinkamp, Indianapolis. C. Stradeline, Muncie. J. S. Stuart, Anderson. Wm. Terrell, Warsaw. J. T. Turner, Rushville. W. J. Vesey, Jr., Ft. Wayne. A. J. Wagoner, Columbia City. Rowland Webb, Muncie. Harry White, North Manchester. Chas. Williams, Anderson. NEW CACTUS DAHLIA GEORGE L. STILLMAN. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 603 Boston: GENERAL SHORTAGE EXISTS. The market this week took a de- cided change for the better. There was a general shortage of every line of stock. Gladioli and asters are prac- tically done for this season, and as chrysanthemums have not become plentiful as yet, carnations and roses took the lead. The prices on roses were very satisfactory for the season. Near- ly every variety found a good demand at from $2 per 100 up. American Beauties moved at from $4 to $35. Carnations also jumped in price the last of the week, $3 per 100 being easy to get for average flowers. In a few instances even $4 per 100 was ob- tained, the heaviest demand being for white varieties. Chrysanthemums Golden Glow, October Frost, Smith's Advance and Unaka have made their appearance. The demand for these is fair, prices being $1.50 per dozen on good stock. Lily of the valley is com- ing along good and sells very well at $3 to $3.50 per 100. The plant trade is becoming stronger, ferns, crotons and cyclamens being in demand. NOTES. The fruit and vegetable exhibition was held at Horticultural hall, October 2-3. The show was a success, both halls being utilized. It was very no- ticeable that the fruits, apples espe- cially, were much better than have been shown for some time. The new bowling league will have its first meeting Thursday. October 7. The Boston Co-operative Flower Mar- ket team will bowl Henry M. Robin- son Co.'s team; the Boston Flower Ex- change vs. Carbone, and Thos. F. Gal- vin., Inc., vs. Penn. R. E. Wadsworth Co., of Westboro, are cutting some very fine carnations. Pocahontas, Alice, Pink Delight and Matchless were noted as being extra good. They will have a large crop of chrysanthemums and pompons within a short time. Patrick Welch reports a good in- crease in the volume of business. It is very noticeable that the stock in his store always is very fine. American Beauties were noted this week as be- ing extra good quality. John McFarland, of North Easton, has given Henry M. Robinson Co. the privilege of handling his entire cut during the coming year. His lily of the valley is looking very fine at pres- ent. At a meeting of the board of direc- tors of the Boston Flower Exchange, September 27, a dividend of 15 per cent was declared for the past year. Andrew Christensen, of Woburn, is in the market with carnations. He still has confidence in Queen, of which he still grows a large quantity. F. L. W. Pittsburgh. SUPPLY. OF STOCK SHORT. The market affords very little in the way of a variety of flowers to choose from at present, the only offerings being roses, American Beauties, dahlias and a few carnations and lil- ies, but roses are on the long end. Asters and gladioli are out of sight these days, and as the new crop car- nations have not started blooming to any extent one has a hard job in find- ing staple flowers which he must have. Cool weather continues to be with us, and a rainy season can be looked for in the near future. A good frost last week nipped all the outside flowers around this territory, and it will not be long until it gets the dahlias down in New Jersey, the source of practic- ally all the dahlias that are used in Pittsburgh. Chrysanthemums are coming in day by day, just a few at a time. Golden Glow, Smith's Ad- vance and October Frost being the first ones. "We may look for ship- NEW CACTUS DAHLIA GEORGE L. STILLMAN. ments of violets soon, but hope they will receive better treatment than they did last year. NOTES. The event of the week was a mam- moth funeral job by Mrs. E. A. Wil- liams for the Fleming funeral, consist- ing of a large blanket of solid orchids, also a massive cross of orchids and lily of the valley. These two pieces required 500 cattleyas and 1,500 lily of the valley alone, besides numerous bunches and wreaths of other flowers. Five hundred American Beauties were also used in sprays and vases. The entire force was compelled to work 36 hours, from Thursday morning to Fri- day evening, and Mr. Higgins tells us that the work sailed along with the "exactness and consistency of a twin-six Packard." Walter Smith, formerly with J. S. Hennon & Sons, of Beaver Falls, is now in the employ of G. P. Weaklen Co. of South Highland avenue. George McCallum is on the road sell- ing florists' supplies in company with Ross Adgate, McCallum Co.'s travel- ing representative. Ray Page, auditor of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., is laid up in bed with a bad case of heart trouble. The retail business of C. H. Cramer. TJniontown, has been closed, owing to bankruptcy proceedings. G. M. St. Louis. The closing week of the month was very dull. . The counters of the whole- salers were filled. Asters seem to be about at an end, but a few. gladioli are still seen. Carnations are plenti- ful, being hurt to a considerable ex- tent by the warm weather. Roses are coming in good and bring fairly good prices when the stock is good. Ameri- can Beauty roses are not so plentiful. Greens of all kinds are coming in. NOTES. Bob Newcomb, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, stopped over in this city on his return from San Fran- cisco. He reports trade good and en- joyed two weeks' vacation with his parents, who live in southern Cali- fornia. . The Grand Leader Dry Goods Em- porium had sales October 2, selling 2,000 cut dahilas from the national show gardens of Spencer, Ind., at 25 cents per dozen. Orders for differ- ent varieties of bulbs were also taken. Paddy Patton, of the Wm. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., is the king's jester. He is full of jokes, and when trade is dull we get the best and most original of them. He also has the honor of being a "southpaw." A. Jablonsky, of Olivette, motored in the first of this week with a fine 604 The Amer ica n Fl deist. Oct. 9, batch of white and pink carnations. This is good stock and brings top prices. Mrs.- Elizabeth Kerber, who is a florist, won "the prize for taking the largest number to Kirkwood in one vehicle, taking 75 persons from her home on Denny road. I At the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. some very choice double tuberose stalks were seen, as well as a good supply in roses and carnations. C. E. DeWeaver, who was reported sick and in a sanatorium, is, we are glad to state, out again and appar- ently as spry as ever. Adolph Brox is a frequent visitor at the wholesale house, having a large and extensive trade. He is assisted by his wife and son. 1 Scruggs, Vandervoort & Barney ad- vertise special prices on orchids, 75 cents each, for corsages for the V. P. ball. Orchids were seen at Geo. H. Anger- mueller's during the. past week. Ve- sey's stock in roses is improving daily. Will Young & Sons' west end loca- tion is building up fast, and fall trade is expected to increase their business. Joe Hauser is still in the market with his dahlias in red and yellow. He has also started in with violets. Miss Newmann is back again at her post. Her store windows on Olive street are very artistically arranged. Grimm & Gorly will have a floral Ipooth at the coming fair to be held on the St. Charles rock road. ! E. L. Rogers has removed his wire shop to more commodious quarters at 212 North Fifteenth street. Hugo, Gustave and Rudolph Gross will furnish a good supply of violets this season. The Bentzen Floral Co. had seven prominent society weddings this week. F. C. Weber, Jr., is buyer for the store and attends the market daily. A meeting of the growers will take place this week. Tn-n Carr reports improved business conditions. W. F. Minneapolis, Minn. BUSINESS GOOD AND PRICES FIRM. Business continues good with plenty of funeral work. Prices are about the same as last week's quotations, with stock v. . little, more plentiful. Lily of the valley is the scarce item, and chrysanthemums not over plentiful. NOTES. A severe hail storm visited here, October 3, with hail two inches deep on the street. The only damage done was to 250 lights of glass in the green- house of J. J. West, 3000 Fourth ave- nue. South. All others report no dam- age to glass. R. A. Latham has received a large shipment of palms and Whitmani ferns which are finding a ready sale. E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., is In town visiting the trade for a few days. F. C. Smith, of Ashland, Wis., is in town buying stock for his store. He is also building a new greenhouse and remodeling his establishment. The J. C. Moninger Co. is furnishing the ma- terial. Flovd Hill, formerly with J. F. Wil- cox & Sons. Inc., Council Bluffs, la., has been added to the store force at the L. S. Donaldson Co. Will Bros, have sent in their first violets the past week which brought $1 per hundred, and there were not enough to go around. Carl T. Lindskoog is getting his store and conservatory in shape, preparing for a larger amount of business than ever this season. The "drys" hnd one of the largest parades ever held in Minneapolis and it was noted for the absence of the florists in line. Oscar Amundson used a large amount of long stem American Beau- ties for the Mrs. Slocum funeral at Excelsior. ■-— - Rice Bros, are sending out some. ex- tra fine Russell and Ophelia roses. T. C. R. Oklahoma City. There has been a decided increase in the volume of business within .the last week and florists believe that from now on. trade will improve steadily. Retailers are pushing the sale of bulbs vigorously, and with good results; the demand for small potted plants suit- able for indoor winter window gar- dens is fairly good and will no doubt increase greatly as the season ad- vances. NOTES. The State Civic Association, in con- junction with the City Federation of Women's Clubs, will hold a flower show, Friday, October 8, in the ban- quet room of the Lee Huckins hotel. There is an abundance of beautiful flowers available just now and a splendid exhibition is assured. Per- haps by another year the Oklahoma State Society of Florists will be in a position to put on a flower show. It is to be hoped so at least. The state fair closed October 2. There was not a single exhibit in the floral department from the trade. The few prizes that were offered all went to amateurs. The city has been crowded with visitors during the course of the fair and the florists stores' transient trade was materially augmented there- by. S. S. B. Cincinnati. MARKET FIRM IN ALL LINES. Business seems to be picking up, and with a shortened supply has caused a firm market in all available seasonable lines. Prices are better than they were, while shipping busi- ness as well as local business is good. Outdoor flowers are now almost com- pletely out of the market. Dahlias and cosmos alone remain, and the next two weeks will probably see the last of these. Both asters and gladioli are at an end for this season. Re- ceipts in roses are heavier than they were, and include excellent offerings in all seasonable varieties. The car- nation supply is about the same as at the last writing. White, yellow and pink chrysanthemums may now be had, but are arriving in very limited quantities. Dahlia receipts are excel- lent. Other offerings include Easter lilies, rubrum lilies, cosmos, orchids and lily of the valley. NOTES. Geo. Bemer, formerly with the Avon- dale Floral Co.," of this city, is now with A. Langhans, Wheeling, W. Va. The regular meeting of the florists' society will be held Monday evening, October 11. C. E. Critchell has been having some excellent early chrysanthemums. Visitors : G. A. Beckman and wife, Middletown, O.; H. G. MacLellan, of the Ove Gnatt Co., Hammond, Ind.; S. K. Mayerhoff, representing the Pom- peiian Artware Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. H. Los Angeles. Theodore Payne, well-known seeds- man and nurseryman, of 345 South Main street, has been confined to his home, having been suddenly taken ill with what was at first supposed to be an attack of appendicitis, but which Inter proved to be inflammation in that locality. All flower lovers have been invited to attend the dahlia show scheduled to be held at Laurie's, 2S0 West Mon- tana street, Pasadena, October 8-0. H. S. K. OBITUARY. Matthew Macnair. Matthew Macnair, prominent florist of Providence, R. I., died suddenly in that city September 29. He was walk- ing on Weybosset street with his son, Charles, when he was stricken and died instantly. He had been in his usual good health for some time and his sudden end came as a great shock to his many friends. Matthew Macnair was born in Glas- gow, Scotland, in 1845, and as a young man became proficient in mill work in the textile industry. He came to this country in 1870 and was employed in the wholesale woolen trade in New York, coming to Providence a few years later, and entering the jewelry trade, being connected with Walter White & Co. for many years. About 25 years ago he entered the florist trade in that city, opening a shop on West- minster street, removing three years later to 322 Weybosset street, where he built up a large trade. About five years ago he opened up another store at 2 Broad street, where he was ex- tensively engaged in floral work. He was of a pleasing disposition and made many friends both in the trade and on the outside. He was a member of several civic organizations, a member of the Newburgh, N. Y., lodge of the Knights of Pythias, a di- rector of the Bethany Home, was as- sociated with the old Richmond Con- gregational church and later with the Beneficent Congregational church. Musically inclined all his days, both vocally and instrumentally, he knew many Scotch songs, and was a mem- ber of the Arion club. He always spoke happily of his association with Henry Ward Beecher and his associa- tions with the choir of Plymouth church, Brooklyn, N. Y. He traveled extensively in Europe, purchasing his stock of plants personally there, and his palm purchases were among the finest ever seen in Providence. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Charles and Thomas, five brothers and two sisters. H. A. T. Anton Kacin. Anton Kacin, aged 22 years, who for the past two years has been em- ployed by P. F. McKenny, Fifth ave- nue and 42d street, New York, died in that city, October 3. Over a year ago he was thrown from a motorcycle and his skull was fractured. He was in a hospital for some months, but returned to work a year ago apparent- ly in good health. The hot weather of September affected him and he laid off for a rest, intending to resume work October 4, but on that morning Mr. McKenny was notified of his death. He was born on the east side of New York, of Austrian parents. On leaving school at the age of 15 years, he was apprenticed to a retail florist and became an expert designer and decorator. He was genial and clever and made many friends. A. F. F. Mrs. Annie Thorpe Romaine. Annie Thorpe Romaine, youngest daughter of the late John Thorpe, passed away at her home. Pearl River, N. Y., October 2, after a long illness. The funeral services were held October 4. She is survived by her husband and one son. a brother, John Thorpe, and two sisters. Miss H. Thorpe and Mrs. Margaret Thorpe Evans of Chi- cago. Nf.w Orleans. La. — The New Orleans Horticultural Society has been peti- tioned by the City Federation to hold a flower show this fall. *9 r 5- The American Florist. 605 Cleveland Flower Show. The general show committee, made up of chairmen of nine sub-committees, held a meeting at the Hollenden hotel, October 1, and received report of their secretary, M. A. Vinson, who had just returned from New York. He stated that all the men upon whom he called were enthusiastic regarding the Cleve- land flower show and they promised we could look for a large delegation from eastern New York and New Jer- sey. While he was in New York, 10 additional trade exhibitors were se- cured, and a number of others will make their reservation during the pres- ent week. According to the floor plan of the Coliseum, which contains over 65,000 square feet, there are only 11 spaces left, and four of these are tenta- tively reserved. Special letters of in- vitation have been addressed to secre- taries of nearly 100 florists' clubs in the United States, asking their mem- bers to come to Cleveland and that they appoint transportation committees to take charge of the details of arranging for special cars. This is just one of the many plans that the publicity com- mittee is carrying out to insure the trade exhibitors of a large attendance from all over the United States. Those present at this committee meeting were : H. P. Knoble, general chair- man; F. C. W. Brown, chairman dec- orations committee; Chas. Russell, chairman retail displays committee; H. P. Merrick, chairman trades display committee; Herbert Bate, chairman premiums committee; Frank Friedley, chairman exhibits committee; Geo. Bate, in charge of the advertising. Guy Bate of Newton Falls, chairman of fall exhibition committee of the Amer- ican Rose Society, was present, calling while the meeting was in progress. The star (*) that precedes nearly 100 classes in the final premium list signifies that in the classes so marked $5 in gold will be given to the section man or actual grower of the stock taking first prize in that class. In the non-commercial classes, a medal will be given instead of a cash prize. After the awards are made the exhibitors winning classes with (*) attached should register his grower's name or names with the exhibition committee as soon as possible to assist in the prompt distribution of these special prizes. Prizes of this nature have never been offered in connection with any previous flower show to the knowl- edge of the committee. Judging by the following list of trade exhibitors, this will be one of the most complete dis- plays made for some time past. They are as follows : F. R. Pierson Co., Tarry town, N. Y.; A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.; C. Merkle & Son, and Mentor Nursery, Mentor, O.; Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.; B. Ham- mond Tracy, Wenham, Mass.; Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J.; C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; Storrs & Harri- son Co., Painesville, O.; Chris. Knuth, Euclid, O.; Bobbink & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J.; Pletcher & Leland, Zanes- ville, O.; Richmond Cedar Works, Rich- mond, Va.; Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J.; J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O.; Lutton Co., Jersey City, N. J.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., H. F. Michell Co., Inc., M. Rice Co., Robert Craig Co., H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Joseph G. Neidinger, S. S. Pen- nock-Meehan Co., Philadelphia, Pa.: Stumpp & Walter Co., Ralph Ward & Co., John Scheepers & Co., Inc., Wert- heimer Bros. Co., Schloss Bros., Reed & Keller, Russin & Hanfling, Lion & Co., Tajimi Co., Florists' Exchange, New York; A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., A. L. Randall Co., D. D. Johnson, Chi- cago; Standard Pump & Engine Co., Fowler Mfg. Co., Grasseli Chemical Co., Lord & Burnham Co., Eagle Wire Works, Chas. Reep, Geo. Bowman Co., Sixth City Wire Co., Joseph Stern Co., Naumann Co., and Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, Cleveland. Cleveland. FALL TBADE OPENING WELL. If the last two weeks' business is any criterion the business this fall will be far above the average. Social functions and wedding decorations, besides considerable funeral work, have kept both wholesalers and retail- ers very busy; also the outdoor stock is fast coming to an end, the usual heavy supply has dwindled down to almost a trifle, and greenhouse-grown stock is not yet very plentiful, caus- ing quite a shortage in supply, and a corresponding increase in the demand. The wholesale houses nearly every day this past week were entirely cleaned up of nearly everything except greens. A few early white and yellow chrysan- themums are on the market and meet with a good demand. Lily of the val- ley and orchids have been more plen- tiful, while Easter lilies were scarce. Roses, while quite plentiful, have been selling well, Shawyer, Hoosier Beauty, Killarney, Ward and Sunburst all be- ing in excellent condition, as to color and quality. American Beauties, es- pecially the medium grades, are in good demand. Gladioli and dahlias are not nearly so plentiful and clean up daily. Larkspur, hydrangea, gaillar- dia, summer lilac, etc., have been in good demand. A few short asters are still arriving, but sell well for fu- neral work. Carnations are more plen- tiful and are daily improving in qual- ity. NOTES. F. C. W. Brown will succeed L. F. Darnell as general manager and treas- urer of the J. M. Gasser Co., and J. F. McLaughlin, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, will have charge of the whole- sale store, which will be moved this week to their new quarters on Huron road between East Second and East Fourth streets. Two hundred school girls and young women sold flowers on the streets down town, October 2, to raise money for the Marion Home for Working Girls. Several hundred dollars were realized. C. F. B. Rochester, N. Y. There has been a slight improve- ment in business the past week. Asters have been very scarce, a few frosty nights having thinned them out con- siderably and the remaining stock is small and rusty. There are still a few gladioli left and the price is high, but there are no other outdoor flowers worthy of mention. Roses are plenti- ful and the quality is good. Scott Key, My Maryland, Killarney, Ophelia, Sun- burst and Mrs. Taft are all fine. Mrs. Aaron Ward is very short of stem at present. Harrisii lilies are rather scarce. Lily of the valley is plentiful but small. Cattleyas are very fine, but the demand is light. Carnations are now arriving, but the flowers are small and stems short. A few primroses have come into the market, but there are no other flowering plants. Boston ferns are excellent. There is inquiry for Asparagus plumosus and A. Sprengeri, also smilax. Hardy ferns are good. NOTES. E. C. Armbrust opened a new store at 279 East avenue, October 1. The store force of S. A. Anderson, Buf- falo, with whom Mr. Armbrust had been employed for some time, sent him a huge basket of American Beauty roses for the occasion, and a number of his former patrons and friends of this city visited his new store. The Rochester Floral Co. had a very effective yellow and white window last week, consisting of white candytuft, yellow chrysanthemums and coreopsis. Herbert Stringer returns from his wedding tour this week, having had a most delightful trip. The trade ex- tends congratulations. J. B. Keller & Sons had a stunning window recently, consisting of cibot- iums and huge vases of yellow hel- ianthus. H. E. Wilson is installing one large display window instead of the two small ones heretofore employed. CHESTER. Providence, R, I. TRADE IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES. Business conditions during the past week seemed to be better than usual. The appearance of the chrysanthemum is an indication that the fall season for the florists has arrived, and while the demand for them is light at pres- ent, better sales will come as the sea- son advances. Asters continue to ar- rive in small lots and gladioli are done for and the demand for them has stopped. Floral work is in good de- mand and the sale of cut flowers is very satisfactory. The window deco- rations in the flower shops are very attractive at present. NOTES. At the funeral of Matthew Macnair, whose death occurred September 29, the floral offerings were many and elaborate. In all there were over 50 pieces, among them being a hand- some casket cover of Hoosier Beauty roses, Easter lilies and maidenhair ferns. The Lapham Floral Co., Pawtucket, has been chartered under the laws of this state, with a capitalization of $100,000. Visitor : Henry C. Neubrand, repre- senting A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- well, Conn. H. A. T. New Orleans. TERRIFIC STORM WRECKS GREENHOUSES. This city is just recovering from one of the most disastrous storms ever known in this country, but is fast resuming its normal condition, and in a few days visitors would hardly be- lieve there had been a loss of prac- tically two million dollars, the result of wind that blew for 14 hours at a velocity of 86 miles per hour and for a short time increased to 120 miles. The damage to trees in the parks and public playgrounds was enormous, but the wind seemed to have little effect on the out door palm, which grows here to a height of 50 to 60 feet. Many of the florists suffered heavily, several ranges being almost completely wrecked. The Athens greenhouses, 16 in number, and repre- senting about 100,000 feet of glass, is practically a total wreck, the loss be- ing estimated at $32,000. The estab- lishment of J. A. Newsham was also razed to the ground, entailing a loss of $8,000. Uriah J. Virgin lost four large houses, but little of his stock suffered, and he estimates that $3,000 will cover his loss. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. estimate the dam- age at their establishment to be about $4,000, several houses being destroyed. E. A. Farley lost nearly all of his houses and Henry Cook also suffered heavily, the latter's loss being in the neighborhood of $3,000. Max Scheinux reports damage to the extent of $1,500 and A. Alost is also included in the list of heavy losers. W. Nelson also suffered severe damage at his range. Abele Bros., according to all reports, did not suffer as severely as the above- mentioned, and H. Kraak was also among the more fortunate, his loss being nominal. P. A. Chopin, C. W. Eichling and Chas. Eble are also to be congratulated in being among the fortunate ones who came through with small losses. The damage to the chrysanthemum crop was very great, but it is believed there are enough left to supply the demand. C. R. P. 606 The American Florist. Oct. 9 , THE American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, J1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always ■end the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 597 — Hydrangeas 597 — Bouvardias 597 —Early firing 597 — Cannas • • ■ 598 — Cleaning up after frost 598 The retail trade (illus. ) 598 — The daily routine 598 — The MeNeff-Swenson Co 598 The rose 599 — Early fall preparations 599 Chrysanthemums 600 — Specimen plants for exhibition 600 Prize group of plants, Minnesota State Fair. 601 Connecticut Horticultural Society 601 Lancaster County Florists' Club 602 Indiana State Florists 602 New cactus dahlia, George L. Stillman 602 Boston 603 Pittsburgh 603 Minneapolis 604 Cincinnati 604 Oklahoma City 604 Los Angeles 604 Obituary 604 — Matthew Macnair 604 —Anton Kacin 604 — Mrs. Annie Thorpe Romaine 604 Cleveland 605 Providence, R. 1 605 Rochester 605 New Orleans 605 Cleveland flower show 605 Chicago grand floral festival 606 New York spring show 606 Floriculture at University of Illinois 606 Syracuse chrysanthemum show 606 European shipments 606 Chicago 612 Ft. Wayne, Ind 616 Detroit bowling 616 Philadelphia 618 New York 620 New York Florists' Club 620 Washington 621 Kansas City • 622 The seed trade 628 — Chinese (Amoy) narcissus 628 — New York seed trade 628 — Imports 6-8 — Potatoes rotting 628 The nursery trade 63- — Texas Nurserymen's Association 632 Market gardeners 634 — Humidity for cucumbers 634 Nashville, Tenn 641 Florists who failed to get their French Paper White narcissus bulbs ordered of Holland peddlers are prac- tically unable to secure them now. We noted some fine trusses of the new Yellow King Humbert canna at Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, this week. This is a sport of King Hum- bert with flowers in size and form ex- actly like the blooms of that variety except as to color, which is a good clear yellow with reddish spots. Frost la the West. The first general frost of the season prevailed the night of October 4 over western Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska. northern and western Missouri, Kan- sas, Oklahoma and the Texas "Pan- handle," according to reports received October 5. The weather bureau de- scribes the frost in Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas as "heavy to killing." In other areas it ranged from light to heavy. Chicago Grand Floral Festival, At the regular meeting of the Chi- cago Grand Floral Festival executive committee, held at the Morrison hotel, September 30, much progress was made with flower show business, those in at- tendance being A. Henderson, W. N. Rudd, W. J. Keimel, August Poehl- mann, Peter Reinberg, N. P. Miller, Geo. Asmus, H. B. Kennicott, August Koch and Robert Brenton. Nic Wietor was elected vice-chairman of the ways, means and audit commit- tee; E. F. Kurowski, chairman of the reception committee; Payne Jennings, chairman retail florists' committee; Robert Brenton, chairman special fea- tures committee, and A. Henderson, Geo. Asmus and N. P. Miller, commit- tee of management. Chairman Brenton has many novel attractions in preparation for this ex- hibition and it now seems certain these special features will draw large audi- ences. Chairman Vaughan, of the poster committee, reports the fine poster in the hands of the lithographer will be ready in good season. Chairman Keimel promises an un- usually interesting series of lectures, along popular lines, with stereopticon pictures. August Koch, of the west side parks, was elected chief of the information bureau. Guy W. French has been appointed manager of the show. Michael barker, Chairman Publicity Committee. New York Spring Show. The schedule of premiums to be offered at the flower show to be held in the Grand Central Palace, New York, April 5-12, 1916, has been issued and copies may be obtained on applica- tion to the secretary. The premiums offered are again on a very liberal scale and there are some notable addi- tions to the classes. In the section for commercial flowers covering roses in pots and tubs there are three prizes offered for a display of rose plants arranged as a rose garden covering 500 square feet, respectively $500, $300 and $200. In this class last year there were but two prizes, $300 and $200. Some important additions have been made to the classes covering bulbous plants. There is a class devoted to private growers, covering a display of bulbs in flower to occupy 200 square feet arranged for effect. Prizes in this class are $150 and $100. There is also a class open to all calling for a dis- play of bulbs, etc., arranged as a Dutch bulb garden, covering 5,000 square feet, appropriate accessories permitted, with prizes of $250, $150 and $100 respec- tively. In the commercial class, covering a display of cut roses covering 200 square feet, the first prize is increased to $250 and the second prize in the new schedule is increased to $200. Bougain- villeas are to be featured so as to form a distinct attraction among the groups of flowering plants, prizes of $75 and $50 being offered for a group arranged for effect covering 100 square feet. A new feature is a class for collection of new Holland plants covering 100 square feet with prizes of $50 and $25. Rock gardens are to be another im- portant feature, a commercial class for such gardens covering a space 10 feet by 30 feet, suitable accessories per- mitted, having been introduced with prizes of $250 and $150. A very full and complete exhibition in the trade section is practically as- sured, the contracts already accepted aggregating in value upward of $10,000. The entertainment features of the show will, it is expected, be of the usual high standard and fully in accord with the purposes of the show. JOHN Young, Sec'y. Floriculture at the University of Illinois. Eight new students have enrolled in the course given in floriculture. One of the new members is doing graduate work in floriculture and the others have registered for the regu- lar undergraduate work. This makes a total of 23 floricultural students of which eight are seniors, two juniors, four sophomores, eight freshmen, and one a graduate student. The courses given during the semester are as fol- lows : Green house construction, with an enrollment of 31; commercial crops, with an enrollment of 5; ama- teur floriculture, with an enrollment of 43; garden flowers, with an enroll- ment of 31. Several changes were made in the staff this year. W. K. Palmer of Berwyn, 111., has been appointed to succeed Mr. Hutchinson, who now has charge of a 350 acre farm, recently acquired by the department of hor- ticulture for nursery experiments. Mr. Palmer graduated with the class of 1913, when he received the degree of B. S. in floriculture. Immediately after graduation he secured employ- ment with F. Dorner & Sons Company of Lafayette, Ind., where he gained considerable knowledge of the work as carried on by them. From Lafayette Mr. Palmer went to Morton Grove, 111., to work for Poehlmann Bros. Co. From here he went to the Fleischman Floral Co., Chicago, where he re- ceived much experience in retail work. Besides having charge of the green- houses, Mr. Palmer also has charge of the course in commercial crops. E. G. Lauterbach of Bushnell, 111., has been appointed to succeed C. C. Rees as assistant to Mr. Peltier in plant pathology. F. L. Washburn of Bloomington vis- ited the experimental greenhouses September 29. A. G. H. Syracuse Chrysanthemum Show. The second annual chrysanthemum show, under the auspices of the Syra- cuse Florists' Association, will be held November 4-7 in a suitable hall, which will be selected by a committee ap- pointed by Henry Youell, president. The committee comprises Hugh Mc- Carthy, Werner Bultmann and Chester Harris. One-half of the net proceeds of the show will be devoted to some charitable association, which will be designated at a future meeting of the association. Mr. Youell says that the exhibition will be the best and largest ever conducted in that city. European Shipments. William Gloeckner, of Albany, N. Y., advises us . he has written the secre- tary of state at Washington, T>. C, with regard to the delay and annoy- ance attending the shipment of Bel- gian and other European plants and we feel certain that letters from other importers and the tariff and legisla- tion committees of the Society of American Florists, the American As- sociation of Nurserymen and the American Seed Trade Association would stimulate the authorities to prompt action. 'P'5- The American Florist. 607 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. for Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents ex '.ra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- houseman. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As assistant on a private place; inside: good reference; English; age 25. Address Key 562, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Assistant inside private iplaae; 12 years' experience; good references; age, 25. Address Key 570, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German, 28 years of age, imarried; six years experience in growing cucum- bers in hothouses. Address Key 568, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Englishman, married, age3l:life experience in all branches. Private place preferred. Address Key 567. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper; can bring some business. "Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted— By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse -stock. Specialist in roses. Address Key 547, care American Floris Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler -and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady •position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and 'designer desires a Position in a Cbicago retail ■store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Frenchman, sober and re- liable, wints position as assistant in greenhouse. -Chance to learn preferred to wages; has had a little experience with orchids. i£j ^i - Porion, Bustleton, Pa. Situation Wanted— By a young gardener who would like to ream the florist business; willing to start for small wages; can give good reference. Address William Maske, 863 E. Cbelton Ave., Gsrmantown. Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted-By American, 24. with life •experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good ■references. J. M., Box 37. Loudonville. Albany, N. Y. fl Situation Wanted— Young English lady who has had much experience in London flower shops, is -desirous of securing a situation in a Chicago loop store: can come well recommended. For further particulars address Key 571. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Swede, age 28, single; ■competent all around gardener: 12 years expe- rience in different European countries. First-class ■greenhouse man. References. Address M. Olson, 50 Houghton St.. Dorchester. Mass. Situation Wanted— Private or com mercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— By a No. 1 designer and decorator, having 16 years' experience in the florist business, wants a position with an up-to- date store; capable of managing a good store. ■Can give first-class references. State salary and ■if permanent position in first letter. Address Key 564, care American Flofist. Help Wanted— A good grower to buy half dnterest in well established greenhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted -Experienced florists wanted for cut flower departments; no plantsmen need apply. Bloomingdale Bros., 59th Street and 3rd Ave., New York City. For Sale— Going out of business, we offer for sale boilers, steam pipe and glass. Write for prices. O. L. Baird, Dixon. 111. For Sale— Florist greenhouse business; good seven room house; % acre lot, all in running order; going south; will give big bargain: all for $1800. C. P. Waldo, Chillicotbe, 111. For Sale— Well established nursery business in western Washington; splendid trade in orna- mentals, both wholesale and retail. Price $15,000. Address Key 563 care American Florist. For Sale— 14,000 feet of glass, 2 2 / 3 acres of ground, 7 room cottage, barns and sheds, green- houses partly planted to pompons, for particulars apply to, A. W. Meyer, South Holland. Ills. For Sale— Display refrigerator, McCray's; used two years; without scar or blemisn; new, retails for $175.00; f. o. b. Dayton, $125.00. cash. Address Mrs. J. C. Ewing, R. R. 4, Dayton, O. For Sale— The best paying seed and nursery business in the west for amount invested. Will sell together or separate: will require about $50,000 to handle both. Address Key 513. care American Florist. For Sale— $700.C0 cash buys one of the best retail florist stores in Cbicago. Two months rent free. Biggest bargain ever offered to anyone who can plank down $700 00 immediately. Chance of a life-time. First come, first served. Key 565, care American Florist. For Sale— Fine $250.00 retail florists' refriger- ator for $150.00 cash. Reason for selling, owner wants to install larger one of same make. Used only six months. Now in use in Chicago retail store, where same can be inspected. For further particulars, address Key 566. care American Florist. For Sale— On account of death of mv husband, have 4 greenhouses and dwellings for sale or rent. Splendid location, established 28 years, doing fine business: whatever is in stock given gratis. For particulars call or write. Mrs. Theresa Valom, 838 31st Street, Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale or Lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing 25.000 square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25.000 population to draw from. Address Key 556. care American Florist. For Lease or Sale— My new greenhouse, 20x120 and 2 acres of best land, 4 room house, furnished. Greenhouse planted to late sort roses; cutting good ones. Ready market. Will rent cheap to a rose grower for a year. Here is your chance to try a year on the coast. Can do business from your first day in possession. To a good man I will give a good chance. Get busy. S. L. Harper. Florist, 9021 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, Wash. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of glass: must be in good con- dition, Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par- ticulars in first letter. Address Key 557. care American Florist. For Rent-Chicago Store at J139 Loyola Ave., near the corner of Sheridan Road. Splendid stand for live florist. No competition. Right opposite Loyola station, Northwestern L. Steam-heated building. Rent low to good tenant. Enquire in Maguire Drug Store, 6543 Sheridan Rd.. Chicago FLOWER STORE FOR RENT. New England city of over 100,000, central and splendidly situated, one-half store, rent including fixtures $70.00 per month. Flower store for five years. Address Key 561, care American Florist. Boiler For Sale. Fire box steam boiler 48x12 in good condition, cost $450 when new, but will sacrifice cheap if taken at once. F. O. B. Chicago Key 569, care American Florist. Wanted: Seedsman Thoroughly familiar with all vegetable and flower seeds, counter and retail trade generally. Must furnish "A 1" references. The J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co. 5th, Lock and Eggleston Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio RARE SEED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY I want a broad-guage man to take charge of my seed business. My time is becoming fully occupied with other things. He must have a thorough knowledge of catalogue business in all its branches, vegetable, field and flower seeds, plants, bulbs and tools. Also of store trade. He must know where to contract and buy. Central location in city of 300,000. Ample capital and credit. Arrangement suggested. A salary and share of profits. Applicants will be carefully investigated therefore, don't write unless you can fill the bill. Address O. K. Seed Store, Indianapolis, Ind. J. A. Everltt, Proprietor. * p v •!* *!• , I ,, I I •*• # I* •!* •!• *** v •!• •!• 'I* *i* *I* "is* *** **• •*• *** v •£• •*• 'i * * * * * * * * * The Trade Directory FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN OF THE States and United States and Canada Latest Edition Issued July, 1915. Price: $3.00, postpaid AMERICAN 440 S. Dearborn St., FLORIST CO. CHICAGO ou need it now for names and addresses. ■ ■ rTTI^T'l^TTTTTTTTT'Tl 608 The American Florist. Oct. FOR YOUR MAILING LIST Now is the Time to Arrange Your Advertising Chrysanthemums Fall Opening Fall Announcements Fall Flowers FOR Hallowe'en November Flowers Weddings Receptions, Etc. We have a suitable colored folder design and wording for each of the sub- jects above, in addition to many others. We will cheerfully mail you samples on request. These folders can be mailed under penny postage; they are new and original and have never been shown before. They are designed to benefit your business in the following ways: (1) (2) (3) (4) Stimulate your fall business earlier than usual. Feature your seasonable Autumn plants and cut flowers, specialties, prices, etc. Remind your customers and friends now home from their vacations, that you have in your complete line of fall flowers and accessories, and that they need flowers. Make them feel this need by suggestion. Pay for themselves by a few of the extra sales created, new customers brought into your store and by the prestige they will give you. Progressive florists everywhere are learning through experience, the great value to their business of advertising folders suitable for mailing to their customers and prospective flower buyers. Colored folders printed with seasonable illustrations suitable for the displaying of flowers and with plenty of human interest and with wording which is just the right thing to say at the right time, to the right people, increase business. Such a mailing list followed up six or eight times during the year will bring a satisfactory increase in business. A progressive florist in every town and city in the U. S. should be getting the benefit of our Special Advertising Service for Florists. WRITE US] FOR SAMPLES TODAY. McNEFF-SWENSON COMPANY [EXPERT FLORAL PUBLICITY 818-819 Transportation Building 608 So. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone: Harrison 7270 MlliliMliltal^^ '9 1 *- The American Florist. 609 BELLE WASHBURN Winner of the Silver Medal at the last Exhibition of the American Carnation Society, Buffalo, N. Y., January 27th and 28th, First Prize at the Illinois State Fair at Springfield, 111., Sept. 22nd and 23rd. IT has never been beaten at any exhibition. The color is a most bril- liant red. The size of the flower VA to 4 inches. Stems 24 to 36 inches long, strong and stiff. We have never had a burst calyx, all flowers grading firsts and best of all it is a constant bloomer giving a steady run of flowers equal in number to the Enchantress family. It has a very spicy odor much greater than the average Carnation. It comes in full flower by the 1st of December and then continues steadily through the balance of the season. The present sharp competition in business requires the grower to plant a variety that always produces high-grade flowers, never bursts the calyx, has strong, long stems, is steady and continuous bloomer, no cropper. The color is the most brilliant red of any Carnation now in market. We have grown this variety for five years, it being one of our own seedlings, and we now have 30,000 plants benched in our green- houses at Greggs of which 12,000 are for the cut flowers and 18,000 devoted to rooted cuttings. We will have 100,000 strong, well-rooted cuttings guaranteed all first-class ready for delivery during December. The price of the rooted cuttings will be $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. BA5SETT & WASHBURN OFFICE AND STORE GREENHOUSES 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. HINSDALE, ILLINOIS. 610 The American Florist. Oct. p, POEHLMAIV 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL--VALLEY--CARNATIONS--BEAUTIE Cattleyas=White Dendrobiums=YelIow Oncidiums=Gardeni CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $4.00 36 in 3.00 30 in 2.60 24 in 2.00 20 in 1.50 18 in 1.25 Short per 100, $4.00, $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell Per 100 Specials $20.00 Long $12.00 to 15.00 Medium $6.00, 8.00, 10.00 Short $4.00 to 6.00 Hoosier Beauty HA.DLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST MILADY Per 100 Special.. $10 00 Long.... 8.00 Med $5.00 to 6.00 Short... 3.00 to 4.00 Per 100 Specials $10.00 Long $6.00 to 8.00 Medium.. 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEV QUEEN " BRILLIANT MINIATURE ROSES CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 GEORGE ELGAR, yellow per 100, 2.00 FIREFLAME, pink per 100, 2.00 MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums per doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Per 100 Daisies, Shasta Gladioli Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 to Adiantum Galax, green and brown. ..1000, $1.25 Leucothoe Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 2.00 WILD SMILAX Per case Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia stoi 1.00 4.00 3.00 1.00 .15 .75 .75 .25 ORCHIDS Per Cattleyas ! White Dendrobiums Yellow Oncidiums per 100, GARDENIAS Per doz $2.00 to EASTER LILIES Per 100 $ LILY OF THE VALLl Fancy, per 100 2nd $3.00 to CARNATIONS All colors, per 100 $2.00 to Short, assorted, per 100..... FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Red Ruscus=EE Quality, per lb., 7i| Beautiful and lustrous wreaths made of our Ruscus now, will keep in good condition indefina i Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. American Prepared Oak. Brown, Red and Green Magnolia Leaves, per hamper, 50 Assorted Tumbler Baskets (two=toned) with liners,$10.< Write for New Design Book (Colored Plates), Each, 50 cei Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. '9 T 5- The American Florist. 611 BROS. CO tg Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Field-Grown Carnation Plants, A1 Quality Per 100 8,000 Enchantress $5 00 5,000 Champion 5 00 200 Winsor 5 00 Per 1000 $45 00 45 00 45 00 >ALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants pots 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high pots 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high Specimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. $1.50 3.50 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs. Kentia Forsterlana Single Plants 5 to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high high 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 ft. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to 5Vi ft. high, heavy 8.00 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6V 2 ft. high 10.00 Each 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.25 5.00 6.00 Kentia Forsterlana Made-upPlants Each 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 50 in. high 5.00 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 5 ft. high 8.00 5 to SVi ft. high 10.00 6 ft. high 12.00 7 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants. $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. 4 inch pots. 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 8 inch tubs. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 5 to 6 leaves, 18 in, high $4.50 per dozen. 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. 6 to 7 leaves. 28 to 30 in. 6 to 7 leaves. 36 in. 6 to 7 leaves, 38 in. 6 to 7 leaves, ' 48 in. 6 to 7 leaves, 58 to 60 in. high high high high high high Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 3.00 3.5 5.00 7.00 Specimens, $15.00 to $50.00. Phoenix Roebelenil Each 5 inch pots $1.00 7 inch pots, 22 in. high 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub ; 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots. 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Quality Plants FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani Each 100 Each :h pot. ..$0.50 $45.00 10 inch pot.. $2.00 to $2.50 :hpot 75 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 :hpot.... 1.00 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 :h pot $ .50 $45.00 ;h pot, strong 75 70.00 :hpot tt.OOto 1.50 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant hpot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Each 5 inch. 3 to 4 tiers $0.75 6 inch, 4 tiers 1.00 7 inch. 4 to 5 tiers '. 1.25 7 inch, 5 tiers $1.50 to $2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 6 inch. 2 to 3 tiers $1.00 7 inch, 3 tiers 1.50 7 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 2.00 9 inch, 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 1C0 4 inch pot $0.35 $30.00 5-inchpot 50 45.00 6-inch pot 75 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-inch pot $ 8.00 per 100 SMILAX 2'4-inch pot $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 3-inchpot 4.50perlOO; 40.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2M-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 BEGONIA VERNON In bloom 4-incb, 10c each; $10.00 per 100 612 The American Florist. Oct. 9. CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY— Extra large Yellow, White and Pink, very fancy, $2.50 to $3.00 per doz. Good medium Yellow Frost, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; Small Yellow Sprays, per bunch, 50 cents. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Specials extra long stems 3t to 36 in. stems 24 in. stems. New Beauties 18 in. stems . Per doz. $U)0 2.50 2 00 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100, $4.00 to $8.00 RUSSell Per 100 Soecials $12.00 to $15.00 Extra long 10.00 Good medium 6.00 to 8 00 Short . .. 400 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer terlOO Special $8.00 Long 6.00 Medium 4.00 to 5.00 Short 3.00 Killarney Brilliant, White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Perioo Long $8 00 Medium $4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 85c CARNATIONS. Pink, White, Red (indoor) 2.00 to $3.00 Choice EASTER LILIES $1.50 per doz. LILY OF THE VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $2.00 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.00 ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $25.00 per 1000 rUBVB AWTITIMITMC Yellow, Whiteand Pink. Jarre $2.50 to $3/0 per dozen V/11IVI aftn lUXlYlUma Yellow ard Write, good medium 2.00 per dozen Small Yeilow in sprays, per bunch 50 cents We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at LowestlMarket Prices. REMOVAL/ NOTICE We are now located in our new home on the main floor of the Le Moyne' Building, and wish to notify our customers that all mail and telegrams should hereafter be sent to our new address 178 North Whbash Avenue. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK CLEANS TJP WELL. Business has been good the past week and stock of all kinds is cleaning up well at fair prices. The shipping trade especially has been brisk and the local trade has also shown consider- able improvement. American Beauty roses are arriving in splendid condi- tion and the better grades are bringing $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen in selected stock. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are in good demand and clean up quickly at good prices each day. Richmond roses are more plentiful, but like all the other roses, there is no great surplus when the day's business is over. Roses in general are reaching the market in splendid condition, and very fancy stock is obtainable if one is willing to WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Bast Randolph Street 56 East Randolph Street . CHICAGO CHICAGO FERNS Any Quantity— Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALFRS IN DECORATIVE GREENS pay the price. Chrysanthemums are arriving in larger quantities, but there are none too many, and fancy stock is bringing as high as $2.00 and $3.00 per dozen. Gladioli have seen their best days and the receipts are gradu- ally diminishing, although there is some fairly good stock still being offered. Lilies are moving well and the same holds good of lily of the valley, which is still commanding good prices. Carnations are improving in quality and while the supply is steadily in- creasing the receipts clean up well at good figures. The first sweet peas were offered this week, but the receipts are so small that they are bought up al- most as quickly as they are placed on sale. A few violets are arriving, but the quality is nothing to speak of as yet. Orchids and gardenias are in fair supply, but are in good demand. Wild smilax is arriving in larger quantities 19*5* The American Florist. 613 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO Russell-Ophelia-Killarney and all the other Roses listed below in large enough supply to fill all the demands. Buy here and get the best obtainable for the least money. Buy Direct From The Grower. 4> A. W%mmX **.*+. V **-*4' Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long $4 00 48-inch stems 3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 15 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland Sunburst Milady Ophelia Per 100 Extra select $8 00 Select 6 00 Medium 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per doz. Specials $1 60 to $2 00 Select 1 00 Medium 76 Short 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Carnations 2.00 to 3.00 Chrysanthemums doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Harrisii Valley Adiantum Asparagus, per bunch 60c to 76c Ferns, per 1000 $2 60 Leucothoe per 100 $1.00 10 00 to 12 50 4 00 1 00 30 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES •Per 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Good $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell- Extra Fancy. $10.00 $12.00 $16.00 Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Richmond and Milady- Long $5. CO to $6.00 per 100 Medium 4.00 per 100 Short 3.00 per 100 Carnations $2.00 to $3.00 per 100 Lilies $10.00 to $12.£0 per 100 Lily of the Valley 4.00 per 100 Ferns 2.50 per 1000 Order here and get satisfaction and in splendid condition and is be- ing used largely in store decorations this week. Ferns have advanced in price and the better grades are now bringing $2.50 per 1,000. The supply houses are busy getting things in shape for the fall business, and while trade was rather quiet in this line the past week, they will have their innings soon. Trade during September has been very good in the cut flower line, and much better than the correspond- ing month last year. The plant deal- ers also report a gain in business over September of last year and from pres- ent indications it appears as if the season as a whole is going to be con- siderably better than last year, for everyone is making preparations for a busy fall, and with the fall flower show to help things along there is no ques- tion but what the trade in general can look forward to an unusually busy season. The show promises to be the biggest ever and everyone should place his shoulder to the wheel and help in every way possible, so as to make the work easier for the committees CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-CARNATIONS-ETG. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, w fflS le 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. who are doing a lot of missionary work for the good of the cause. Frost this week has cut of£ dahlias and other tender stock. 614 The American Florist. Oct. 9> WIETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS NOTES. Wm. Amling and son, Martin Am- ling, of Maywood, and Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, visited the J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co.'s greenhouses at Joliet this week and brought back the report that Superintendent Peterson has the stock in splendid condition in the old range as well as the plant formerly operated by the Chicago Car- nation Co. The trip was made pur- posely to inspect the new scarlet car- nation, Aviator, which Mr. Amling has had the pleasure to see on several other occasions and which he is seriously thinking of giving consider- able bench space the coming season. So far the Thompson Co. has sold over 50,000 cuttings for January 1 delivery and new orders are continually arriving. It is the firm's intention to run an excursion from here to their establishment at Joliet in the near future, further particulars of which will be announced later. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has had an un- usually busy week in the cut flower department and the force was kept on the jump at all times to fill the many orders that were received. This firm is cutting a magnificent supply of stock of all kinds, particularly Ameri- can Beauty roses, orchids and gar- denias. August Poehlmann says that the September sales in the cut flowers, supply and plant departments, were much larger than last year, and be- lieves that business will continue to be brisk throughout the entire season. The supply department is completely stocked up with goods for fall and winter use and T. E. Waters is now supplying his customers with a choice grade of ruscus. Felix Reichling makes a trip out to Peter Relnberg's greenhouses about twice a month to see how his big brother Emil is coming along with the stock and to get a line on what he will have to dispose of before his next visit. He reports that everything is in splendid condition and that his firm will have plenty of stock to supply their customers with the coming sea- son, unless something unforeseen hap- pens in the meantime. N. P. Miller, of Miller & Musser, is busy with matters pertaining to the coming flower show and is now ably assisted by Mrs. Losey with the cleri- cal work. Mr. Miller is working early and late to do what he can to make the coming Grand Floral Festival a great success, and when he puts his shoulder to the wheel you can .iust make up your mind that there will be something doing before the last act is over. The consolidation banquet of the Chicago Florists' Club and Cook County Florists' Association, will be held at the Hotel La Salle. Thursday evening, October 7, at 8 o'clock. The business meeting will be called to order at 7 p. m. sharp and the secre- tary says that he will greatly appre- ciate it if everyone will be on time so as not to delay the banquet. F. S. McNeff, vice-president of the McNeff-Swenson Co., is the proud father of a baby girl, which also ac- counts for the smile that his big brother L. D. McNeff is wearing in the president's office. The McNeff- Swenson Co. is now located in new * WARD ROSES $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. Try a sample shipment of 100 or more today. You will not be disappointed for they are of unusually fine color and the stems and foliage are all that can be desired Per 100 Per 100 Milady . . $4.00 to $10 00 Killarney . . $2.00 to $8.00 KillarneyBrillia't 3.00 to 8.00 White Killarney 2.00 to 8.00 Ophelia . . 3.00 to 8.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 35c ea. RUSSELL— Finest Grown at $4.00 to $20.00 per 100. * CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION | Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Ave., L.D.pnone, Randolph 5449. Chicago* * * * quarters in the Transportation build- ing, at South Dearborn and West Har- rison streets. John Kruchten, of the John Kruch- ten Co., has returned from a business trip to Milwaukee, Wis., where he visited the Holton & Hunkal Co.'s greenhouses at Brown Deer. He re- ports that the stock in the H. & H. greenhouses is in splendid condition, as usual, particularly the Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia and Hoosier Beauty roses. Robert C. Smallwood of A. N. Pier- son, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., stopped off here October 4 to visit the establish- ment of Weiland & Risch, at Evan- ston, to see their promising two new roses, Champ Weiland and Feamma, which will be on display for the first time at the Chicago Grand Floral Festival in the Coliseum, November 9-14. The city baseball series opened Wednesday, October 6, and the usual custom of presenting floral offerings at the opening game was followed, which *o the florist is the chief event of the contest. It seems that this year every- one is a Fed fan since Joe Tinker's boys captured the pennant in rebel league race. Mayor Thompson has ordered that 7,152 dramshops in this city proceed to obey the Illinois Sunday closing statute, which means that this is the first time since the big fire that the sale of liquor must be stopped on that day, to begin at 12 o'clock midnight, Saturday night, October 9. At J. A. Budlong's store the shipping- trade has been so brisk of late that Manager Schupp has been helping the boys out a great deal, and while he has a reputation for being an Al of- fice man, he can still keep step with the younger generation when it comes to filling orders. Robert Northam misses the Ameri- can Beauty roses at George Reinberg's establishment this season, which is the first time for a great many years that his firm has not grown them and which were discarded to make room for Mr. Reinberg's favorite rose, Mrs. Chas. Russell. George J. Ball and family, of Glen Ellyn. are making a trip to Cincinnati, O., this week, over the automobile route in their Studebaker. They will visit friends at the Ohio city for several days, which is Mr. Ball's old home. The Chicago Flowers Growers' Asso- ciation is featuring a choice grade of Mrs. Aaron Ward roses from the Stielow greenhouses at Niles Center, which Paul Klingsporn takes great pride in showing the customers at the store. The Atlas Floral Co. has a very pretty window display this week and it has become a habit with the people that pass by to see what Herbert Stone will have on display next. Teddy "Vogel, who is doing the buy- ing in the local market for W. J. Smyth, is now comfortably located in a cozy flat at Fiftieth street and Evans avenue. Henry Wehrmann of Maywood made several shipments of sweet peas to the E. C. Amling Co. this week, which to the writer's knowledge are the first of the season. Hoerber Bros, are in good crop with roses and a good supply of all the old standard as well as many of the new varieties are included in their regular shipments. George Perdikas, who underwent an operation at the German Hospital last week, is getting along splendidly and will be able to be about soon. Ed. "Vilter, who has been employed in the local wholesale market for some time, is the latest addition to the Zech & Mann store force. Joseph Ziska & Sons have a large supply of doves on hand which are some of the best that they have ever offered. It is rumored that the Panama-Pa- cific exposition will be reproduced in miniature at the Coliseum next Jan- uary. Erne & Klingel are still receiving a large supply of smilax, which has been one of their leaders for some time past. M. W. TJhlschmidt, with Grimm & Gorly, East St. Louis, was a visitor in the wholesale market October 4. The A. L. Randall Co. will be one of the exhibitors at the Cleveland fall flower show. Robert Newcomb, with the W. W. Barnard Co., is in the city. '9*5- The American Florist. 615 Beauties-Roses-Carnations and everything else that you need in Cut Flowers and Greens. Extra fancy stock in all grades at moderate prices. Vaughan's Current Price List American Beauties Extr Per Doz. c_ a special (best) $4.00 30 "ial. 3.00 12 t ° 36-inch stems 2.50 Sh o 20 inch stems 1.60 orter stems, per 100, $4.00 to 8.00 RUSSell Per 100 Extra Special $15.00 to $18 00 Special 10.00 to 12.00 Select 6 00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst Per 100 Special $10.00 to $12.00 Select 6.00 to 8.00 Short. 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, Ward Per 100 Special $8.00 to $10 00 Select 4.00 to 6.00 Short : 3.00 Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond Per 100 Special $8.00 Select $4.00 to 6.00 Shore 3.00 Cecile Brunner, Geo. Elgar Good Stock for corsage Per 100 and tab e work $2.00 Carnations Per 100 Fancy $2.00 to $8.00 Short $1.50 Subject to market changes. Chrysanthemus Per do*. Yellow $2 00 to $3.00 White 2.00 to 3.00 OrChidS Per Doz. Cattleyas $5 00 to $6.00 Miscellaneous per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Lilies 10.00 to 12.60 Gladioli 2.00 to 4.00 Gardenias 2.00 to 3.00 Ferns 2.60 Galax 1.26 Iveucothoe .75 Adiantum 1.00 Plumosus, per bunch, 36c to 60c Sprengeri " " 25c to 60c Smilax, per doz $a.00 Wild Smilax, per case 5.00 Boxwood, per bunch 26c A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) TELEPHONES : [Central 2571 2572 I Auto. 48-734 Chicago Z M H N Russell Roses Large supply of magnificent stock in all lengths. This stock is equal to the best and better than the general run of stock now offered in this market. WHITE MlllllS YELLOW Splendid Stock— All the Best Seasonable Varieties. Carnations Carnations are improving wonderfully in quality and the stock we are offering is unusually fine for this season of the year. We have all the best new as well as all the leading standard varieties so order from us. Valley-Lilies-Gladioli-Greens, etc., etc. WE ARE WHOLESALE FLORISTS DOING A STRICTLY WHOLESALE BUSINESS. 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phones Central \ j»§§| Automatic, 42-965 Chicago George Franks, with Thos. E. Pranks & Son, of Champaign, dropped in to see his old friend, A. L. Vaughan, of A. L. Vaughan & Co., this week, when he bought a large supply of stock for a large wedding and home decoration that he has booked for this week. Chrysanthemums, pink and white roses and wild smilax will be used largely in the decoration, which is one of the best orders that he has received for a long time. Mr. Pranks says that his father is still confined to his home, as he has been for the past three years, which means that he is looking after the business entirely, of which he is fully capable of doing, to obtain best results. Percy Jones has added a new rose grower to his list of consignors which enables him to take care of a few more customers. H. Van Gelder and his am- bitious assistants are making prepara- tions to handle their large supply of chrysanthemums, which they will re- ceive shortly, and which is a big item with them each fall. N. J. Wietor says that trade is showing a big improvement at Wietor Bros.' store and is looking forward to a banner fall trade. This firm has had a brisk demand for Killarney roses, which they are cutting in quan- tity, and while the receipts are heavy they clean up quickly each day. O. J. Friedman had an order for a beautiful casket cover of orchids and lily of the valley for the Cable funeral held last week, and which was one of the prettiest pieces that Victor Berg- mann ever arranged. Kyle & Poerster are receiving regu- lar shipments of southern smilax, which they are prepared to deliver at a moment's notice. The wholesale stores of A. T. Pyfer & Co. and O. A. Tonner are receiving a new coat of paint this week. 616 The American Florist. Oct. ***************************MiM|«|HiMi..|MiM|..|..j **************** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * LARGE YELLOW 'MUMS-BEAUTIES Hoosier Beauty--Russell--Ophelia--Sunburst--Double White Killarney Killarney Brilliant--Killarney--Milady--Ward and Richmond Roses. VALLEY-HARRISII-ASTERS-besides CUT FLOWERS and GREENS * * * * * * * * * ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THE MARKET AFFORDS IN You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to=^ * * Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. ft BODLONG ~1olph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. VALLEY, ROSES wbolfwi* and CARNATIONS £fiES*£ A Specialty GROWER OF * We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits . * *****************************»».i.*.iHE»».fr^^ John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. Bassett & Washburn are now located in their new store in the LeMoyne building at 1T8 North Wabash avenue, and as soon as the work under way is completed they will be in better position than ever to handle their ever-increas- ing business. Mr. Washburn has no- ticed a great increase in their city business since the firm moved and there is no question but what then- selection of the present home will re- sult in still greater sales. They have more room than they had before, but can use every inch of space they have to good advantage. John Mangel's store looks magnifi- cent since it has been remodeled and the new conservatory added. A large show case has just been installed, which is completely filled with new goods of all kinds which an up-to-date shop requires. He will have a large opening next week and is now stock- ing up for the event and when all the decorations are completed it will be a sight worth going a long distance to see. R. R. Brenton, of Kennicott Bros. Co. and director of press publicity for the Grand Floral Festival to be held in the Coliseum November 9-14, and his committee held a meeting this week and are busy with the work al- lotted to them. Mr. Brenton is en- thusiastic over his work and will prove to be the right man in the right place before the big event is over. A. T. Pyfer & Co. are supplying their customers with a fancy grade of roses and carnations and are cutting more heavily in Richmond, which are in good demand at their store. Ijtlr. Pyfer is well pleased with the way trade is improving and could use more stock to good advantage right now and in the future. Miss Elsie Jacobs and Herbert Dilg, of Morton Grove, were married in the blue room of the Hotel La Salle, Wed- nesday, October 6. Mr. Dilg, who is well and favorably known to many of the trade in this vicinity, will open a garage in Morton Grove in the near future. H. E. Philpott came all the way from Winnipeg to attend the consolidation banquet of the Chicago Florists' Club and the Cook County Florists' Association. Miss Ludlow, of the flower seed de- partment of Vaughan's Seed Store, has returned to her desk after an enjoy- able vacation in the east. D. Nicas has purchased the Paris Flower- Shop, 11 East Jackson boule- vard, from Peter Duris, taking posses- sion September 30. P. J. Foley is attending the Ander- son meeting of the State Florists' As- sociation of Indiana this week. E. C. Pruner, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., is back from an out- of-town business trip. Vaughan's Seed Store has had a fine window display of all seasonable bulbs the past week. George Wienhoeber has a large or- der for the Dunne wedding at Spring- field, October 20. and the Gates Store last week were- carried out by Miss Flick, of the Flick Floral Company. Chrysanthemums, roses and dahlias were used extensive- ly, as well as a number of ferns and flowering plants. Pink October Frost and Golden Glow chrysanthemums were used in the decoration for Forty- Hours' devotion at St. Patrick's cathe- dral last week by Miss Flick, and basket arrangements of Shawyer roses and chrysanthemums were the decora- tions for the opening of the new Mor- ris Bank on Berry street, East. E. C. Wenninghoff had a tasty dec- orated window last week of Unaka chrysanthemums and red and bronze oak foliage. Mrs. C. D. Bradley of the Bradley Flower Shop is visiting relatives in Chicago. H. K. Ft. Wayne. Ind. SEASONABLE WEATHER AND GOOD SALES. Business has shown a decided im- provement during the past week due no doubt to seasonable fall weather. Funeral work has been heavy and the demand for flowers for weddings, re- ceptions and fall openings has been unusually good, and indications point to a continuance of good business throughout the month. Outdoor stock is dwindling fast. Dahlias are fairly plentiful, while asters are scarce and small. Carnations are arriving in larger quantities, but are small, and chrysanthemums are showing up bet- ter each week. Pink October Frost is the latest arrival, and with Smith's Ad- vance, Golden Glow, October Frost and Unaka are also in evidence, priced at from $2 to $3 per dozen. Roses are showing up splendidly as a result of the cool weather. NOTES. The decorations for the two large de- partment stores of Wolf & Dessauer Detroit Bowling:. The Detroit Florists' Club has in- augurated bowling as a feature in connection with its meetings, which will be held the coming season, the second and fourth Tuesday evening of every month. The games played Tues- day evening, September 28, were en- gaged in by 20 members and two visi- tors. The following are the scores : 1st Norman Sullivan 190 Ei-nest Sullivan 139 Robt. Rahaley 129 E. A. Fetters 135 A. Pochelon 102 J. F. McHugll 109 J. K. Stock 114 H. Porster 114 M. Bloy 150 H. Rahaley 77 A. Sylvester 104 R. Jean 126 Theo. Mitchell 127 J. F. Sullivan 132 J. Klang 109 S. Seligman A. Shields 64 Wm. Hielscher 124 F. Pautke 127 P. - Papes 88 Ed. Moss I Frank Dolsky 2nd 12S 186 132 128 91 108 113 151 185 73 77 120 63 107 133 36 65 105 139 115 3rd 181 144 133 172 113 157 178 152 193 114 96 72 55 118 109 93 61 98 156 93 4th 100- He 151 150- 152- 110 116 159 118 114 109 120' 74 74 163: 83: ! Visitors. 127 '9'5' The American Florist. 617 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, Tp™ ESS?-* CHICAGO, ILL. M. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER KYLE&FOERSTER 160 N. Wabash Avenue, M „S S=SS S .». CHICAGO E.C.AMUMC0. THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. Z^sot Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses: Des Plaines. 111. r*Ui**.^*. Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave.. ClUCagO Joseph Ziska & Sons 1 5 1 - 1 53 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Onr New Catalog George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond. Kll- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. H. B. KENNICOTT, President ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secretary INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 VlioMe BMrMurKete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Rotes. Beauty, specials . " 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in Mrs. Chas. Russell. $3 00@4 00 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 50 1 00® 2 50 Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 Killarney 2 00@10 00 " White Killarney 2 00@10 00 Richmond 3 00@10 00 Prince de Bulgarie.... 2 00@10 00 Rhea Reid 2 00@10 00 " My Maryland 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@10 00 Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00@10 00 Hadley 3 00@10 00 Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Our selection 3 00 Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas perdoz., 4 00@ 6 00 Gardenias perdoz.. 3 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums perdoz., $1.50 to $3.00 Gladioli 2 00@ 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Valley 4 00@ 5 00 Adiantum Creweanum 1 00@ 1 50 Ferns 2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75@ 1 00 Mexican Ivy. . ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 Plumosus Strings.. each, 60@ 75 Smilax perdoz., 2 00@2 50 Snrengeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Boxwood, 25c per lb. WietorBros. ™ s 8 a o? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. w * NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price SO Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 nl „™? GROWERS — SHIPPERS iL«„ r ™ m riIT FLOWEDC 1 '™™ 15 t^ V 1S4 NO. WABASH AYET^W ^ 618 The American Florist. Oct. 9, CATTLEYAS Dozen $4.00 to $5 00 The best, 100 $36.00 GARDENIAS Dozen $1.50 to $3.00 BEAUTIES, of the finest quality, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. ONCID1UMS 100 flowers $4.00 DENDROBIUMS $6.00 Dozen.. Philadelphia. GENERAL TRADE IMPROVEMENT. A lower temperature, with more sea- sonable weather conditions, is having a beneficial effect on all the inside flowers, and also helped the situation by an improvement in the dahlias, which are now coming in in the best form of the season. They are likely to last another 10 days, by which time the chrysanthemums, which are already pushing forward, will claim the stage for their annual turn. There are roses galore, a full line of all the newer sorts, as well as the old favor- ites being offered, with prices accord- ing to quality, the newcomers seem- ing to share no better on account of their novelty than the others. There is a demand for good American Beau- ties and Russell, the latter selling up clean in its higher grades all the time. Carnations, now that the asters are done, are fighting for a place with the dahlias. The quality shows im- provement daily; the short stems are a handicap. Snapdragon is offered freely by several growers; it is now an all-the-year-round standard. Cat- tleyas are blooming their heads off, this being true at least of the labiata family. They sell' very low in quan- tity lots. Lily of the valley has short- ened up considerably, there not being enough to go around the past week. Easter lilies have been good stock the past week, cleaning up well. NOTES. Karl Corts, chief of the city store of the Jos. Heacock Co., says the re- tailer would be better off if he never saw a dahlia. There is no question that from the way he says it, Karl believes what he says. Samuel Lilley is also "agin" the outside flowers. "It's the man that builds the green- houses that makes money for the re- tailer, and he ought to be encour- aged." George Cook, of the Pennock- Meehan force, declares that the soon- er the hard frost comes the better. While Edward Reid adds a fervent, Amen. With all due respect to the above opinions, which are with one excep- tion from men who do not handle this flower, we question whether the dahlia interferes with the sale of other flow- ers at this season; its showy robust form and conspicuous coloring, to- gether with its moderate price, puts it on a plane by itself, and many doz- ens find purchasers, who at this sea- son like to have a few of these bright flowers about. They add variety and tend to keep the public interested; every purchase of flowers made, no matter how small, is a boost for the flower business, and in the light of what is before us the coming season let us all put our shoulders to the wheel to keep the wagon moving. There was a very good attendance at the October meeting of the florist club on the evening of September 28, the feature being the talk on dahlias by Li. K. Peacock, who when it comes to the lore of this popular outside flower, seems never to tire in keeping it to the front. There was a display of all the newer dahlias, many of them very fine flowers. The old offi- cers of the club were all re-elected, as follows : George Burton, president; John C. Gracey, vice-president; George Craig, treasurer, David Rust, secre- tary. The national flower show prospects look very promising; all the local ¥IioMe HowMftftete Boston, Oct. 6. Per 100 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50@ 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00® 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 2 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00@12 00 " Taft 2 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland , 500 5 00 ....20 00@35 00 50® 1 00 Buffalo. Oct. 6. Per 100 ....20 00@25 00 15 004B20 00 No. 1 No 2 " White Killarney .... 6 00@10 00 .... 2 01® 3 00 3 00® 7 00 .... 3 00® 6 00 ....3 00® 4 00 " Taft ....4 00® 8 00 4 00 ....8 00@10 00 8 0f@20 00 i nnia ? nn Peas (outdoor). , bunch, 5c@10c 40® 1 50 Asparagus Spreneeri... 35® Ferns per 1000. 50 2 sn Cincinnati. Oct. 6. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 Per 100 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley .... 4 00® 5 00 10 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bch .2Sc $7 50 2 00® 3 00 .. 2 00® 3 10 committees are working with a will, while extra premiums and all sorts of inducements to encourage exhibit- ors are coming to the front, almost without the asking. Everything points to a record-breaking exhibition of all the country's best in plants and flowers. All that is needed is the gen- erous response of the public, which the publicity committee are earnestly laying plans to secure. Walter Davis, one of the chiefs of the Leo Niessen Co.'s force, has pur- chased the business of John Mclntyre, the wholesale florist of 1711 Ranstead street, where he will continue and ex- tend the trade to the best of his abil- ity. Mr. Davis, who has had consid- erable experience, is withal a hustler, and should soon become a factor in this central wholesale district. He has our best wishes for his success. The Leo Niessen Co,, while they handle immense quantities of dahlias, have had to cut their orders down, their selling capacity getting ahead of Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. M. Mention the American Florist when writing* BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids, Valley Select Dahlias in Variety We solicit a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing' McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russelis, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS Consignments of choice flowers solicited. Duetscher fi Glazer, Wholesale Florists. 1625 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. the supply. Miniature roses are a fea- ture, the yellow Sweetheart and George Elgar being the latest additions. Robert Craig is much encouraged with the prospects of the coming sea- son. The packing shed is worked to its fullest capacity, while the men on the road are continually sending in '9'5- The American Florist. 619 CCPOUM Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & llliNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H.KUSIK&C0. Wholesale Florists and Supplies Manufacturers of Wire Designs. We are the largest cut flower shippers at Kansas City. Let us supply your wants. If on the market, we can furnish it. Get our prices before placing order. We guarantee satisfaction. 1016-1018 McGee Street KANSAS CITY, MO. PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 55 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUEL1ER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IN SEASON ALWAYS ON HAND. good orders. Their stock was never in better condition. Peter Henderson 3rd and Patrick O'Mara motored over from New York last week and were welcome visitors at the various large establishments of this city. A. Leuthy, of Boston, also spent several days here purchasing stock. The Philadelphia Wholesale Flor- ists' Exchange is much encouraged with its initial business. Cattleyas and choice roses are a feature here. Orchids, select lily of the valley and choice carnations are coming along to follow the dahlias with the Berger Brothers. Irwin Rosner, late with Vallers' House of Flowers, has joined the forces of the London Flower Shop, Ltd. Frank Phillips has opened a flower store at 410 South 52nd street. It should prove a good location. K. New Toiik. — G. H. Stuber, borough of Bronx, has incorporated with a capi- tal stock of $10,000 and will trade in horticultural supplies. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. P.O. Box 208 448 Mil- waukee st., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Cm wf M I w-f ■ ■ W—l Wholesale Florist. • A. lYUrnO, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Philadelphia, Oct. 6. Per 100 Rotes, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell ... 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00015 0D " Mock 60001500 " Hadley 8 00012 0) " Bulgaria 4 00@l0 CO " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50® 3 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Callas : 10 00012 CO Chrysanthemums 8 0l@l5 00 Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00612 00 Lily ol the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Oct. 6. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 faHcy 15 (0 " " extra 8 00 No.l 300 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 fO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asters 1 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@4U " Sprays per bunch. 35@40 St. Lodis, Oct. 6. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 short stems 4 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 4 00 Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 2 000 5 00 " Ophelia 3 00® 5 00 " Radiance 2 00® 5 00 " Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 6 00 Valley 3 no® 4 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Orchids 50 00 Asparagus Plumosus.per bn.,25@60 Harrisii 8 00 Gladioli 2 50® 3 00 Smilax 1 20® 1 50 Ferns perlOOO. 150 RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shipper! in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply youi wants. If it is oil the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERMNG Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Milwaukee, Oct. 6. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, per doz., 2 00® 3 00 Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00® 8 00 Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 3 00® 15 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Ophelia 3 00(810 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 004210 00 Carnations 2 <* @ 3 00 Lilies 8 00010 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Valley 2 000 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 OP® 2 00 Asters 1 00® 2 00 Chrysanthemums 1 50® 2 50 Rubrum ..2 00© 3 00 Cattleyas per doz.. $6.00 Denver, Colo. — Geo. L. Roberts has been appointed receiver of the property of the Mitch-Long Gardens Co. 620 The American Florist. Oct. 9r New York. NO SURPLUS AND PRICES ADVANCE. There is a better tone to the market and indications point to much better business. The weather, which has been cool during the past week, has cut down the supply of stock and there is no surplus. Practically every stock is selling: at advanced prices. The market opened fairly active Oc- tober 4, and there was no surplus of stock. If buying- became heavy there would be a scarcity. As it is prices are higher. The average for special tea roses is $6 to $8 per 100, with exceptionally fine stock go- ing to $10 and $12. On October 2 some carnations sold for $3 per 100, but the average price is lower. There is a marked increase in the supply of chrysanthemums, and good stock is now in and selling at $3 and $4 per dozen. Dahlias are the most plentiful, and on account of a light supply of other stocks, good dahlias sell well. In lil- ies, lily of the valley, bouvardias, tuberoses and other minor stocks there is a good movement. October 1 and the next day brought very rainy and disagreeable weather, but it has cleared and is like Indian summer. Three steamers, the Megrez, Mizar and Noordam. are due here from Rot- terdam, Holland. If azaleas are com- ing forward there should be some on these ships. October 6. — The market opened ac- tive and prices are advancing. Spe- cial American Beauties are quoted at from $25 to $30, lily of the valley is bringing $5 and $6 and prices on car- nations range from $2.50 to $3. NOTES. We are pleased to note that Charles A. Dards, a well-known and promi- nent retail florist of this city, has entered a protest" against the way some undertakers and florists handle flowers at a funeral. As Mr. Dards pointedly says : "The feeling seems to be tnat the show is over; the florist has done his work, and the undertaker is in a hurry to complete his." Some years ago, in a neighboring city, 'the writer attended the funeral of a man of national reputation, who had been honored not only for his great and unselfish service to his country, but also for his unswerving Christian character. At that time, I protested through The American Florist against the reckless methods — reck- less is a mild word — in which the flow- ers were handled. That criticism was not pleasing to several prominent flor- ists. Flowers are ordered for a fu- neral through love, respect or sym- pathy, and there can be no argument on the question of undertakers and florists handling them with decency. John Young visited the range of S. J. Reuter & Son, Westerly, R. I., Oc- tober 1. He states that the stock in their greenhouses is in excellent con- dition. His company is receiving very fine stock of the rose, Francis Scott Key, from this range; also a new yel- low seedling, No. 28, a yellow the shade of Hillingdon, but a great im- provement on that rose. They are also receiving large shipments of fine chrysanthemums from Walter Ramm. Secaucus, N. J., and fine lilies from Carl Woerner, also of Secaucus. Negotiations have been completed for obtaining as a free gift to the city the Dyckman house, at Broadway and Two Hundred and Fourth street, the last remaining Dutch farm house in the city. Mrs. Bashford Dean and Mrs. Alexander M. Welsh, daughter of the late Isaac Dyckman, have given the city five lots surrounding the house to be known as Dyckman park. Harry C. Riedel has retired from the firm of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, 84 West 28th street, and will go into partnership with Meyer Othile in the wholesale business at 49 West 28th OUR MOTTO: The Best the Market Affords. VALLEY From Cold Storage. New York or Chicago. $16.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 500; $4.50 per 250 Pips. * * * * * * * | CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 Wesi Broadway, New York * * * * * * * a r=i THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers street, the old John I. Raynor stand, which was continued by P. J. Smith until his removal to 131 West 28th street. The store of John S. Nicholas in the Grand Central Station is now very attractive with flowers and fruit. Minoa Nicholas, son of the proprietor, is active in the management of this store and is also pushing seeds and bulbs. Mr. Nicholas has another fine store on 42d street near Madison ave- nue. Although good roses are now rather scarce, we have noted a fine supply at H. B. Froment's from the range of L. B. Coddington. Murray Hill, N. J. Hoosier Beauty, Richmond, Sunburst, the Killarneys and other varieties are prominent at this store. Al. M. Rigo, formerly with Hen- shaw & Fenrich, of West 28th street, has opened a retail store at 810 Madi- son avenue. In the wholesale district, Al. was a hustler and doubtless he will keep it up as a retailer. H. H. Burns, son of the well-known A. S. Burns of Woodside and Elm- hurst, L. I., has opened a retail store at Madison avenue and 52d street. He is ably assisted by A. F. Falardeau, a well-known designer and decorator. After a successful season, Christatos & Koster, have closed their summer store at West - End, N. J., and are now devoting their undivided atten- tion to their store at 717 Madison ave- nue, which is finely fitted up. Guttman & Raynor, Inc., are receiv- ing exceptionally fine stock of the new pink seedling chrysanthemum from Frank Dinda, Farmingdale, N. Y. It will be shown at the next meeting of the florists' club, October 11. In addition to a great variety of other stock, Paul Meconi, of the Coo- gan building, is now handling fine cattleyea orchids from Thomas Young, Jr.'s Beechwood Nurseries, Bound Brook, N. J. Chris Costos, an old and well known retailer of St. Nicholas avenue and 181st street, was stricken with severe illness September 30 and taken to Bellevue Hospital in a serious condi- tion. J. Walker Heacock, of Wyncote, Pa., was in this city October 2 show- ing samples of the very fine palm stock grown at the range of the Jo- seph Heacock Company. Members of the New York Florists' Club will please bear in mind that the next meeting is October 11, at 8 p. m. in the Grand Opera House, 8th avenue and 23d street. George W. Perkins, not the leader in the progressive party, but a prosperous florist of Fulton, N. Y., is visiting the trade of this city. Mention the American Florist when writing John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Mention the American Florist when writing George C. Siebrecht is receiving ex- cellent stock of lilies, orchids, lily of the valley, gentianas and other flowers. We have noted at the store of Gunther Brothers, 110 West 28th street, a very fine stock of dahlias. James Coyle is now well established in his new store on 26th street, op- posite the Coogan building. Henry R. Comley, the well known retailer of Park street, Boston, visited this city on October 1. Robert Craig, Jr., of Philadelphia, Pa., is visiting the trade in this city. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. President Harry A. Bunyard has ap- pointed A. M. Henshaw, C. H. Totty and Roman J. Irwin a committee on transportation for those desirous of at- tending the flower show at Cleveland, O., November 10-14, next. John Young, Sec'y. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 621 OFFICIAL S, A. F. Shipping Labels TOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Badgley, Riedel & Meyer n«.ttS&}£3Sr 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist r 1^§s Madi so, 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Mention the American Florist when writing Paul Meconi Wholesale Florist 55-57 West 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square. Washington, BUSINESS SATISFACTOEY. The local florists have little cause for complaint in regard to business. Work for both funerals and weddings has kept up well and everybody is on the move. Stock, such as it is, is plentiful, nothing special being seen with the exception of orchids and American Beauties. Prices have been exceptionally good for all stocks. Roses in variety have brought from $2 to $8 per hundred while American Beauties are quoted at from $8 to $25. Lily of the valley is coming in, but in limited quantity and other stock has to be used with Easter lilies, which sell at $10 per hundred. NOTES. Z. E>. Blackistone seems to make a specialty of handsome auto decora- tions, for there is not an occasion in the way of local parades that some ex- cellent handiwork from this establish- ment is not noted. In the parade in connection with the recent carnival, a huge lady slipper, made of 5,000 dahlias, arranged with Boston ferns and American flags designed by the Blackistone force, mounted on an auto truck, was a splendid feature. An- other design by the same artists was that of a lighthouse on a large float. This arrangement was over 20 feet in height and was made up of dahlias and American Beauties, with a base of rocks and ferns. The whole was sur- mounted by a searchlight in operation. The Leo Niessen Co. are receiving extra fine stock of American Beauties, and excellent orchids are also a fea- ture here. Manager Schnell has no trouble in disposing of both. E. Palmer, formerly in the employ of Z. D. Blackistone as a salesman, has accepted a position with the Ham- mond Co., Inc., Richmond, Va. Gude Bros, have been kept busy with decorations and arranged several attractive automobile features for the recent carnival parade. H. B. Buppert, . representative of Philip L. Carbone of Boston, Mass., is in the city on his annual visit. Mrs. J. R. Freeman, the Thirteenth Street Florist, is busy redecorating her shop. "Visitors : C. E. Larzeler, Philadel- phia, Pa.; A. A. Reed, Whitman, Mass.; E. Burner, Louisville, Ky.; A. I. Vescelius, Paterson, N. J.; M. Baker, Philadelphia, Pa.; T. A. Warner, Bris- tol, Pa. G. C. D. Geo. C. Sicbrccht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing ViioMe Rower MarKete New York, Oct. 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 extra and fancy ... 12 00@15 00 No. land No. 2... 8 00@I0 00 " AliceStanley 1 00® 8 00 " Prince d'Arenberg, special, 4 00@ 6 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 10 00 " Mrs. Geo. Shawyer, special 4 00@ 6 00 " " " extra... 3 00® 4 00 " No.l&No.2 1 00® 2 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 6 00 No. land No. 2.. 1 00® 2 00 Queen 1 00® 8 00 Brilliant 1 CO® 8 00 Aaron Ward 1 00® 8 00 " Richmond 1 00® 5 00 " Sunburst 1 00® 8 00 " Taft 1 00® 8 00 " Milady 1 00® 6 00 " J. L. Mock 1 00@10 00 " Hadley 8 00@10 00 " Ophelia 1 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 10 00@12 00 " Hoosier Beauty 1 00® 8 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 25 00 inferior grades .15 0C@20 00 Oncidiums 1 00 Lilies, Lorjgiflorum and Harrisii.. 5 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Dahlias 1 25® 2 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 50 Tuberoses per doz.,35c@50c Bouvardias 1 25® 1 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus....doz. bens. 1 00® 1 50 Smilax doz. strings, 75 Chrysanthemums per doz.. 1 00® 4 00 Gardenias per doz., 1 25® 2 00 United Gut Flower Co,, Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., Mew York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Your Consignments PERCY W. RICHTERS, Manager. Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Years' Experience. Frank H.Traendly Charles Schenck Tracndly £ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations aud all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooffan Bid?., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning:. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material (or Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Sqnare The Largest Slipper and Receiver of Cut Flowers J^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 622 The American Florist. Oct. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES 1 We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Coy $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x 5x3 " " 1 60 21x 5x3 " " 1 90 24x 5x3K, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3H " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x 8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 ■' 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " " 6 75 30x10x5 " " 5 25 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302 1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO Retail Florists Place /our Business Before More People Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new (lower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us lor our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 818-819 Transportation Bldg. 608 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Kansas City. HEAVY DEMAND FOE FUNERAL WOEK. The Royal live stock show increased the demand for cut flowers to a high point, stock being used in many dif- ferent ways, with the demand for corsages a good leader. American Beauties were also used in large quan- tities. The market in general during the past week has been a little better than the previous week, with unusual- ly heavy demand for funeral work. Roses were more plentiful and dahlias were in the lead at all the shops. Carnations are more plentiful and bet- ter in quality, and gladioli are still to be seen. There was a good demand for decorative plants during the past week and the sale of pot plants is on the increase. NOTES. Henry Kusik & Co. are receiving fine stock of Mrs. Ward, Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond and Killarney roses; also a few American Beauties. Carnations, both local and out of town grown, are coming in better. Dahlias in quantity are also a feature. The shipping and supply trade both show improvement, and the flower stock cleans up as soon as it is received from the growers. Samuel Murray reports business good with plenty of funeral work. The window decorations at his establish- ment during "Fashion Show" week were especially artistic and attracted much attention. T. J. Noll & Co. are receiving very good stock, especially in white roses. Their stock sells at sight and they have difficulty at times in getting enough to supply the trade. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. says out of town trade is picking up nicely. Stock at the greenhouses is looking well and they expect to cut heavily in a few days. ;llllllll!!lllillllllllllllllllllll!l>lllllllllllllllllllll!l!»ll>IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIl JARDINIERE STAND BASKET Best and Most Attractive Basket for Window and Store Display. Width, 10 inches; depth, 9Vi inches, height overall, 36 inches. White Enameled Gold or any Natural Stained or Ant. Green. 2 tone $2.15 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 The same basket, finely decorated and hand painted $1.50 more. ASSORTMENT 25 Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners For Pompons and Other Flowers $7.50 Just the styles you need for your fall and winter trade. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two- Tone effect. Order Today. Write for our new circular RAEDLE1N BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave. Illllllllllliillli CHICAGO m 4- ■£• ! Shipping Boxes For Cut Flowers ! You want a won't crush. light, convenient box that H fi D Corrugated Fibre Boxes are light, ;j stiff and strong. Their double wall, dead-air 1 space construction keep your flowers fresh. jj H S D Boxes can be shipped completely 4-in„ $5.00 per 100. Vinca Van, 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEKA^IUMN Our Guarantee holds good all the year; they must reach any pomt in trie United States past of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. Winter prices. S. A. Nutt.. $12.50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 15.C0 " A New Money v a ker— The Two Buddleias. Buddleia Variabilis, the butterfly plant, one of the b^st selling hardy shrubs. Buddleia Asiatics, one of the finest winter pot plants you can grow. Every florist in the United States should have from fifty to a thousand of these according to the size of his place. Rooted cuttings of either by parcel post, at $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTEfl. PA Mention the American Florist when writing 628 The American Florist. Oct. The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; P. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D.C., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. Yellow and White Globe onion are very scarce items. Early Ohio potatoes of good qual- ity are in short supply. Visited Chicago : Chas. N. Page, of Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, la. Onion set growers in the Chicago district have had good drying weather the past week. Baely reports from middle south holly growers indicate a fair crop of berries and good foliage. Shenandoah. Ia. — The Ratekin Seed House has been incorporated. The amount of stock authorized is $75,000. J. C. VAUGHAN is making a New England trip this week in connection with Illinois State Art Commission matters. The stiff frosts which occurred this week should stimulate bulb trade, both counter and mail. Local advertising may help. Gladiolus bulb growers who have been waiting for frosts before digging may start now as frosts have been general this week. Nashville, Tenn. — Fall business in garden seeds has been good and farm seed business is opening satisfactorily according to reports of local seedsmen. General business conditions in the bouquet green districts indicate that labor will be plentiful, and weather permitting prices should not go above a normal average. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade, October 6, were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.75 per 100 pounds. — W. J. Smart, former- ly with the Currie Bros. Co., Milwau- kee, Wis., is now with Vaughan's Seed Store. Peas in Idaho are a great disap- pointment, that is, late kinds. While the pods were freely produced they failed to fill, yielding not more than half they promised. The early varie- ties have turned out much more satis- factorily. The preliminary percentages of de- liveries of leading sorts of green pod and wax pod beans reported from Michigan growing districts are very low and confirms the impression that 1916 prices will equal or exceed the high figures of 1915. The bulge on medium red clover seed worries the Indiana, Michigan and Ohio dealers who now bitterly de- plore their lack of foresight in sizing up the late summer weather condi- tions with relation to the poor seeding of the clover plant in September. Thir- teen dollars and 55 cents per bushel in Toledo, as against $8.80 in July, is a distinct shock to the seedsman who has not yet secured his supply. Newark, N. J. — Alexander Forbes, president of J. F. Noll & Co., who un- derwent an operation for appendicitis, has fully recovered his health. Busi- ness at this establishment is reported as improving. — Wilson Seed Co., Inc., states that there is considerable activ- ity, especially in bulbs. Chinese (Amoy) Narcissus. First shipments of Chinese narcis- sus bulbs from Amoy arrived about October 1. It is understood that ad- vance orders were filled short 50 per cent or less. This article is in good demand and future shipments to ar- rive are reported well sold up. These bulbs could have been secured in good time and presumably in full demand, had the American jobbers seen fit to meet the demands of the Amoy, Chi- neses growers, or their selling agents, who attempted to boost prices 50 per cent on the claim that production costs justified it. It is difficult at long range to analyze production costs or compare this item with similar Dutch and French growing costs. Nevertheless, the action this year and last year by the Chinese who control the bulbs seems to make it reasonably certain that wholesale prices must advance next year if prompt and full deliveries are expected. New York Seed Trade. Business is quite active at all the seed stores. Bulbs are the leading feature and they are selling well. At one seed store it was stated, October 1, that they were already sold out of some varieties of tulips. While there has been talk of a scarcity of Paper White narcissi we have not heard of any of the stores being out of them. Peter Henderson & Co. report good business. During the past week they showed a fine collection of hardy flowers in their windows. Noteworthy was Lathyrus latifolius or perennial sweet pea. This form is better suited for a trellis plant than for cut flower, although its flowers are of no mean order. The MacNiff Horticultural Co. has been selling bulbs in variety at auc- tion, also hardy evergreens and a great variety of greenhouse plants. Busi- ness is very active with this firm. The Stumpp & Walter Co. is making a very fine display of bulbs and other seasonable stock, A feature of their show windows is large plants of Ce- losia Pride of Castle Gould. W. E. Marshall & Co. report business improving. Mr. Marshall has recently returned from a 10-day trip among the firm's customers. . The H. A. Bunyard Co., Uptown Seed Store, has recently received a large con- signment of bulbs and reports good business. J. C. "Vaughan returned to Chicago September 30. The New York store is now quite busy. A. F. F. Imports. During the -"-eek ending October 2 imports were received at New York from Marseilles, France, as follows : Vaughan's Seed Store, 219 cases bulbs. R. M. Ward & Co., 106 cases bulbs. A. Baldwin & Co., 56 cases bulbs. Bernard & Co., 52 cases bulbs. C. F. Meyer, 39 cases bulbs. The S. S. New Amsterdam from Rot- terdam, Holland, brought consignments of bulbs and plants as follows : MacNiff Horticultural Co., 64 cases bulbs, 47 cases shrubs and plants. Vaughan's Seed Store, 40 cases bulbs. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 21 cases bulbs. A. Baldwin & Co., 21 cases bulbs. Elliott Auction Co., 44 cases bulbs. Syndicate Trading Co., 2 cases bulbs. F. R. Pierson Co., 26 cases bulbs. W. E. Marshall & Co., 6 cases bulbs. Stumpp & Walter Co., 2 cases bulbs. Bernard Judea & Co., 4 cases bulbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 3 cases shrubs. A. T. Boddington Co., 3 cases bulbs. W. Elliott & Sons, 1 case bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 3 cases bulbs. C. S. Smith, 32 cases trees, etc. A. Murphy & Co., 6 cases bulbs. R. W. MacNiff, IS cases bulbs. E. J. King, 122 cases bulbs. C. F. Meyer, 4 cases bulbs. Gray Bros., 41 cases bulbs. St. Louis Seed Co., 4 cases bulbs and boxes seeds. To order, 2,374 cases bulbs, 47 cases immortelles, 95 cases trees, 603 cases shrubs and plants. Potatoes Rotting. St. Joseph, Mich., Sept. 30. — (Spe- cial.) — Thousands of bushels of pota- toes are rotting in the ground through southwestern Michigan and reports by commission men here say that the same conditions obtain in all of the po- tato growing sections of the north cen- tral states. The crop has been at- tacked within the last two or three weeks by the blight in the worst form known in 30 years and some grow- ers are in danger of losing their entire output. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Petunias Petunias Seeds of our celebrated strains will be ready in November. Seedsmen can safely recommend our Giants of California, Fluffy Ruffles, Giant White, Marvelous, double, and Peony- Flowered, double. Prices and list on application. T.B. SHEPHERD Ventura, Calif. CO. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION, LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH. PARSNIP. PARSLEY. CELEOT. ENDIVE, LEEK, SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company i9 T 5- The American Florist. 629 ME MacNIff HORTICULTURAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street, NEW YORK The Largest Horticultural Auction Rooms in the World We are in a position to handle consignments of any size, large or small. Prompt remittances made immediately goods are sold. Get Quotations from LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloom sdale Farm. Have just received a small surplus of Japan Grown Freesias and L. Formosums. Cold storage GIGANTEUMS always on hand. Write for prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Bldg., New York City The Everett 8. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. till cnon pnyy Wisconsin ind Idaho ffllLrunil, UUIW. Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER fi SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. J.G. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rock; Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint . nd Dent Seed Com. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers brine the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany Lilium Candidum Extra fine Northern-grown Bulbs — Just ; Arrived. 100, $6.50; 1000, $60.00. Holland Bulbs Stock now ready for distribution. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Etc. i Florists' Fall Bulb Catalogue mailed for the asking. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., B1 JsTESLV* CHICAGO COLD STORAGE VALLEY Bruns' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round JlsOOfor 1000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 lor 250; $2.50 for ICO. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. SI6.no for 1CO0; $8.50 for 500: $4.50 for 250; $2.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 1000 Mammoth— 1000 to case. 14cm $10(0 First Size -1200 to case, 13 c. m 9 CO COLD STORAGE VALLEY The very highest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 1000, at $17 00 per case ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pure and Sure Seeds" 41 1-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Pedigree Tomato Seeds BlIllHOri, Ml. Western Seed &, Irrigation Co. Wholesale See-i Gmwers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon : Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce. Onion, Sweet Peai, Alter, Cosmos. Mignonette. Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 630 The American Florist. Oct. p, Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. We still have some Winter Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed Pink and White Orchid; White Orchid; Orchid Beauty, dark rose; Mrs. A. A. Skaach, best shell pink; Red Orchid; H oz., 75c: Yt oz., $1.00: 1 oz., $1,75, and many others. We have all the best commercial Summer Spencers. Ask for List. Anton C. Zvolanek, LOMPOC, CALIF. BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS and Acacia Seeds P.O. Boi 857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Water Melon and Okra Seed Grown for Wholesale Trade. W. E. HAILE, Seedsman, Monticello, Fla. Mention the American Florist when writing jaA AAAAUmiAAUU ii liAAAAAAilAiiAAA llUAilAU^ I BURPEE'S SEEDS] I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists E 3 and Market Gardeneri fc ^Hnrnrmi m wi MHm T m t mTmm Tj m nfy Mention the American Florist when writing I Mm ■EFSP ipWb'Jm^J ■ E^jf' ^ JT -*■»* ' 1P |!|fr^S£"SB ■Br ' 3 ^JfeM mPj&^JMH f£M Cyclamen Giganteutn SOUTHERTON'S PRIZE STRAIN. 4 inch Plants Ready for a Shift. Assorted Colors. Only the Best Varieties. At $14.00 per 100. R. J. Southerton, Cyclamen Specialist Highland Park, Illinois. •Ji *J* B^* *Jp *^* *J* *♦* *4**J* *•* ^J* ^■'^■r *4**4* ^P *•**$*****♦* *Jf *4* *I* *$* *•* *$* *** *r *X* *•* *•**•* *•**•**•* *•*****•* *• *•* *$* *4* *X**4* *•**•**$* *•* *• *• *•* *•**•* '•^ * LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS? Ex Cold Storage NEW YORK or CHICAGO Finest Grade of GERMAN and DANISH PIPS ASK FOR PRICES Loechner & Co., Inc., 11 Warren St., New York IN proportion to the size of our business we probably sell more seeds and bulbs to florists than any other house. Those who grow flowers for money will appre- ciate the importance of this. @6 for forcing and outdoor planting are care- fully described in our "Wholesale Price List for the Trade Only." Send for your copy if you have not already received it. It will earn money for us both. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place, NEW Y0R K Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed firowers Snppialtipc Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, OfJBWdllieSi. vine Seed and Field Corn! Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs, ) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. Mc Hutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, soucit s eT dence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the Amerioan Florist when writing CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose whateyer we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but Orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER 6 HURRELL, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing '9'5- The American Florist. 631 THREE "SUPERFINE" NEW SPENCERS FOR 1916 "Fiery Cross" "Fiery Cross" is a most 5 appropriate name for a = most unusual novelty. During the seventeenth and = eighteenth centuries, when Scotland was continually at = war, the method employed by the chiefs to gather the = clans to repel invaders was by means of a fiery cross, = which was taken from hamlet to hamlet by the speediest = man available. The fiery cross was simply a blazing = pine branch. = Fiery Cross" has all the appearance of live fire, = the color being a scorching fire-red, or scarlet, without H any shading and which scintillates and glitters in bright = sunlight, thus adding a glowing, fire-like sheen which E radiates over the flower. Unlike most of the orange- = scarlet varieties, it does not scorch or burn even during = extended periods of intense sunshine, therefore it it can be grown in all soils without shading. Ie The beautifully waved and fluted flowers =; are borne freely in threes and fours, well = placed on long stout stems. e "Fiery Cross" was recommended for = the Silver Medal variety of National Sweet = Pea Society of England, July, 1914, which = was awarded July, 1915. It received aa = Award of Merit at the exhibition held by = the American Sweet Pea Society at the = San Francisco Fair, June 10, 1916, as = being the outstanding variety in the show. = Also Certificate of Merit at the Sweet Pea = Exhibition of the Pennslyvania Horticult- = ural Society, June 23, 1916; and Silver = Medal at the Seventh Annual Exhibition = of the American Sweet Pea Society, New- = port, R. I., July 15, 1916. | Prices for "Fiery Cross" Sweet Pea. = In sealed packets containing ten seeds = each: Per pkt., 25c; $2.00 per dozen = pkts.; $13.75 per 100 pkts. in lots of = 600 packets or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. = (©"If 500 or more packets are ordered at one time and it is so re- = quested, we shall print on the packets the name and address of the = purchaser and supply free an electrotype of either the spray or single = flower. = 1878 ' TTn^ Pl*^«iri^nf ,J * This wilt compete with = I 11C r rCMUCIH "Fiery Cross" as the = greatest novelty of the year. It is wonderfully brilliant, in fact.it might be = termed a glowing scarlet self. The flowers are of largest size, carried on §E strong, stiff stems, usually in fours, always beautifully waved even when r well expanded and most harmoniously placed. It has been termed = "the brightest color we have in sweet peas" and does not burn. "It is = head and shoulders above anything of a similar color" and probably = will never be surpassed in the orange-scarlet section. We were awarded = Certificate of Merit for The President by the Pennslyvania Horticult- £ ural Society, June 23, 1915, also by the American Sweet Pea Society at = Newport, R. I., July 15, 1915, and have pleasure now in introducing this = unusual novelty, simultaneously with our friends Messrs. Alex. Dickson = = & Son, the celebrated Rosarians, of Belfast, Ireland. = -=. In sealed packets containing ten seeds each: Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts. for $1.00; $2.C0 per dozen pkts.' $13 75 = = per 100 pkts. In lots of 600 packets or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. = | New Spencer Hilary Christy I H We were much pleased with this beautiful and distinct novelty in 1914 in the Essex cultures of our friend Mr = S Hugh Dickson then President of the National Sweet Pea Society of Great Britain. The trial at Fordhook the past = = season has also been most satisfactory and we have great pleasure in now first offering the seed in connection with the = = originator. The plants grow strongly, bloom profusely, bearing flowers of good size and true Spencer type The = S standard is frosted orange-cense with crenulated fiery edge; wings rosy carmine, keel delicate fawny lemon Its rich = = though subdued colorings are very chaste and refined. ' = 1 In sealed packets containing ten seeds each: Per pkt., 15c; 2 pkts. for 25c: $1.00 per dozen Dkts ■ S7 OO = {§ per 100 pkts. In lots of 600 packets or more, $6.25 per 100 pkts. M P ' * | = «.,, J? sea1 ^ packets containing twenty seeds each: Per pkt., 25c; 5 pkts for $1.00; $2.00 per dozen pkts ■ = | $13.75 per 10O pkts. In lots of 500 packets or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. P * 1 | W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., PHILADELPHIA I ^■■■iiii'wii Hi" i iiiiiiiiii urn iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii urn iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinmi 632 The American Florist. Oct. p, American Association of Nurserymen. E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y„ Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Roch- ester, N. Y., Secretary, Forty-first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee. Wis., June. 1916 Texas Nurserymen's Association. The fifteenth annual convention of the Texas Nurserymen's Association was held at Waco, September 28-29, and while the attendance was not as large as at some previous meetings, the session was without doubt one of the most businesslike, systematic and in- teresting in the history of the organi- zation. President Wm. B. Munson, of Denison, after calling the convention to order, introduced Mayor J. W. Riggins, who warmly welcomed the visitors, and C. C. Mayhew of Sherman, followed and expressed the appreciation of the association for the cordial welcome ex- tended to the members. President Mun- son delivered an informal talk in which he reviewed the work of the associa- tion during the year, referred to the publications of the association, urged that subjects assigned to members be handled so as to better benefit all, and suggested that the committee on pub- licity be continued. J. R. Mayhew, of Waxahachie, reported for the legisla- tive committee, and said that legisla- tion in regard to inspection was in bet- ter form than ever before; also, that there now existed a much better feel- ing between nurserymen and inspec- tors, the former co-operating as fully as possible. Much discussion of the stringent laws of Oklahoma, which acted as a hardship on Texas nurserymen, marked the opening session. The Oklahoma regulations were claimed to be discrim- inative, and while the members of the Texas organization did not object to inspection or other necessary regula- tion, the requirement of a heavy bond to solicit business in Oklahoma was objectionable and should not be de- manded, and it was the general con- sensus of opinion that a uniform in- spection law should be the solution of the situation. J. H. Arbenz, of Sarita, spoke on the subject, "The Nurserymen's Interest in a State Board of Horticulture," and a committee was named as a result of the discussion which followed to carry forward the work of securing a state board of horticulture and securing as much of an extension fund as is pos- sible. The election of officers for the ensu- ing year, which was held September 30, resulted as follows : Wm. B. Munson, Denison, president; J. M. Ramsey, Aus- tin, secretary-treasurer; E. W. Kirk- patrick, McKinney, member of execu- tive committee of the Texas Farmers' Congress. The meeting place for 1916 will be decided later. Many interesting papers and ad- dresses were features of the meeting and were listened to with much in- terest, among them being the follow- ing: "The Best Methods We Have Found of Handling Palms, Citrus Trees and Other Tropical Fruits in the Rio Grande Valley," by W. D. Grilling, Port Arthur; "Notes on New or Little Known Ornamental Shrubs," by J. D. Baker, Fort Worth; "A Way to Plant Pecan and Persimmon Trees So They Will All Live," by E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney; "The Horticultural Outlook in the Texas Lower Coast Country," by J. H. Arbenz, Sarita; "Experiences in Hunting for Varieties That Bear Every Year," by F. T. Ramsey; "What Can We Do With the Unscrupulous and Ir- responsible Tree Dealer?" by J. R. May- hew; "What Is the Proper Ratio Be- tween Retail and Wholesale Prices?" by J. M. Ramsey, Austin; "The Import- ance of the Correct and Truthful Nam- ing and Description of Varieties," by J. B. Baker, Fort Worth; "Fundamen- tal Causes of Enemies and Diseases of Trees and Plants," by Eltweed Pom- eroy, Donna; "Choosing Varieties Best Suited to Each Zone or Locality," by J. S. Kerr. Immediately following the adjourn- ment of the meeting the delegates were taken in automobiles that had been provided by the entertainment com- mittee of the Young Men's Business League for a drive through the city and parks, followed by a barbecue. Among those in attendance at the convention were the following : Presi- dent W. B. Munson, Denison; E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney; M. Falkner, Waco; Ed. L. Ayers, chief state in- spector of orchards and nurseries, Aus- tin; L. J. Tackett, Fort Worth; J. T. Osburn, Lindale; J. R. Mayhew, Waxa- hachie; G. W. Weaver, Swan; P. C. Moore, Tyler; J. M. Thompson, Waco; J. B. Baker, Fort Worth; A. C. Frank- lin, Rockdale; J. H. Arbenz, Sarita, H. E. Cannon, Henderson; M. S. Sham- burger, and S. P. Ford, Tyler; W. D. Griffing, Port Arthur; C. C. Mayhew, Sherman; Tom Wolfe, Waco; John Gor- ham, Bosqueville; O. K. Phillips, Rock- dale; J. M. Ramsay, Austin; W. D. Luf- fing, Port Arthur; J. L. Downing, Wichita Falls; J. L. Quicksall, Waco. Secretary H. Ivan Martin, Port Ar- thur, was unable to attend the meet- ing and a telegram conveying the re- grets of the association was sent to him. M. Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists Largest Growers in America BOX 404, DUNDEE, ILL. FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits ordtrs for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. B0G0T0 (Ghapinero) COLOMBIA. PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE C0NIRD& JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H, Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addreii Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and aee. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full Line of Fruit Trees and Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent r>ut. and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, "'TIE SILVER, norway maples, i-5 inch cai. jiii Shrewsbury Nurseries ORIENTAL PINES, 1-4 inch cal. Geo . A< steele> Proprletor PIN OAKS, I14 3 inch cal. EATONTOWN, N. J. Write for attractive prices. Wholesale trade list mailed upon application. FOR RESULTS, discriminating florisis buy our Western New York Field Grown Rose Bushes We have this season particularly fine plants of Madna Pfiartn Selected forcing grade $17.00 per 100 lYldglla V/Ilaria, strong No. 1 grade , 10.00 per 100 Also a good assortment of other leading florists' varieties. Send for list. Jackson 6c Perkins Company, Newark, New York '9'5- The American Florist. 633 A Few Seasonable Dreer Specialties Ananas Saliva Varies ata The Variegated Pineapple Each Splendid Plants in 4-inch pots $U 60 " " 5-inch " - 1 00 " " 6-inch " 1 50 Araucaria Excelsa As there are no prospects of imports of these arriving from Belgium this fall, we recommend early orders, small sizes have already been sold out, the sizes noted below are very fine and the best values we have ever offered. Each 5-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 3tiers $0 BO 6-inch " 12 to 15 " " 3 to 4 " 7f> 6-inch " 16 to 18 " " 4 " 100 7-inch " 18 to 20 " " 4 to 5 " 126 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca Each 6-inch pots, 8 inches high, 2 tiers $0 76 7-inch " 12 to 14 " " 3 to 4 " 126 Araucaria Robusta Compacte 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 6-inch '' 12 to 14 " 7-inch " 14 to 16 " " Each 2 tiers $1 00 3 " 1 26 3 " 1 50 Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa. The Glory Fern Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa Similar to Farleyense, easier to grow, and much hardier. 3-inch pots $1.60 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 4-inch pots 2.60 per doz.; 20.00 per 100 6-inch pots 1.00 each Ficus Elastica A splendid lot of 4-inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $26.00 per 100 Crotons A splendid collection of the most attractive varieties for florists' work, well colored plants of good value. 4-inch pots $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100 5-inch " $6.00 to $9.00 per doz Ivarge plants $1.00 and $1.60 each Cibotium Schiede It is almost impossible to put up a first-class decoration without including some of this beautiful variety. Fine 8-inch pots, $2.60 each; 10-inch tuhs, $3.50 to $5.00 each For the most complete list of seasonable stock in Plants, Bulbs, Seeds and Sundiies see our current V, hoksale Lis HENRY A. DREER, 714 and 716 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only. I Special Sale of § I Asplenium Nidus Avis | * ^^=^^= f 4> ■& * (Bird's nest Fern) * ■£■ r stem rot % Enchantress, White Enchant- * ress, Rose Pink Enchantress, * White Perfection, Mrs. C. W. % Ward, Beacon, Herald. % 16.00 per 100, all varieties. * Cash with order. % F.P.CAIRD,Troy,N.Y. PRIMROSES Per 100 Chinese and Malacoides,2V4 in. pot.$2.00 Forbesii, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 2Va in pot 1.60 Obc. Gigantea, 2*4 in. pot 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, 214 in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $7.00 per 1000 1.00 Vinca Var., field plants 5.00 Pansy Plants, giant flowering, $2.60 per 1000. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham, DEL A H Y^ RE * TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPFCIAL TIES' BeaDS < Beets, Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces. Onions, Peaa 41 luihli il«j> Radishes, Spinach, Turnips Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz.. or $1.75 per H oz„ $1.00 per % oz„ postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. *9*5- The American Florist. 635 Seasonable Plants Cibotium Schiedei. Plants in 7-inch pots $2.00 each Araucaria Excelsa. 5-inch pots, 2 ft. high with 5 whorls $1.00 each 6-inch pots, 2 ft. 6-in. high with 6 whorls. ...$14.00 per doz.; 1. 50 each Crotons. All the best varieties 4-inch, $3.75 per doz., $30.00 per 100 4-inch specials, well grown, large as ordinary 5-inch plants, 60c each; $50.00 per 100. 6-in. special, 2 to 3 ft. high, at 75c each. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-inch, home-grown, well budded, exceptionally good for basket work, 20c each; $15.00 per 100. Send for sample. Solanum Melvini. In fruit and bloom, 4-inch, strong, special price to make room, $2.00 per doz. $15.00 per 100; 5-inch, $3.00 per doz ; $26.00 per 100. Primula Obconica. 2^-inch pots. '. $3.25 per 100.; $30.00 per 1000 Smilax. 2^-inch pots '. $2.60 per 100. Cyperus Alternifolius. 4-inch $10.00 per 100 Croton Baronne de Rothchild. Give us a chance to quote you. Inspection of our stock cordially invited. Vaughan's Seed Store, 4 neTyork!"' 31-33 w. Randolph st., Chicago Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. M ention the American Florist when writing Alyssum Double Giant The cut flower variety, 2 in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per ICOO. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander— The Money Maker, 2 in.. $' 00 per 1C0; $18.00 per 1000. Smilax, good strong: 2 in , $1.25 per 100. • Parsley, double curltd. $2.50 per 1000. Good packing — prompt shipment. ELMER RAWLINGS, Grower! 6 Allegany, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing A u m y er ^ p 5 iocr d i e t h e NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS Plants with 7-10 branches. . . . $30.00 per 100 Plantswith5-6 branches.... 25.00perl00 Plants with 4 branches.... 20.00 per 100 Bouquet Rose, rosy amber, turning to bright pink. Gen. De Vibraye, bright rose- color, large heads. La Lorraine, brght pink, large flowers. Mme Maurice Hamar, flesh- rose col^r. large fljwers aDd trusses. Mme. E. Moulliere, best white variety on the market. Radiant, a superb, rich, rose-carmine. These are a magnificent lot of plants, with fat. lusty branches. All are grown in 6 inch pots, plunged out-of-doors during the summer. Otaksa, the old stand-by. plants with 4 branches, $15.00 per 100. Order now for early shipment, while weather is still safe. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York Mention the American Florist when writing 636 The American Florist. Oct. p, Fern Time is Here! m% 100% Profit in Bostons and Whitmani The livest Florists in the country are now getting -* their plants from Wittbold — and there's a mighty good reason why. Instead of just selling you plants, we have adopted the policy of helping you move them quickly. Boston and Whitmani Ferns will sell very fast now if you push them, so we suggest that you have a big y* ^ I — offering the splendid pot-grown, luxuriant, healthy plants which rCrll 9 CI! 6 we can now sell you at the following remarkably low prices: This newspaper cut free to Wittbold customers 5-inch Boston Ferns 20c each 6-inch " 35c each 7-inch 60c each The above Boston Fern Cut free with orders for 25 or more Boston Ferns— a handsome Whitmani Cut free with orders for 25 or more Whitmani Ferns. 5-inch Whitmani Ferns, 20c each 6-inch 35c each Make up your order now while the T ll C G 6 O • W B 1 1 fc) O I -ineh. $5.50 per 1"0: $50 per 1.000. Chatelaine. 2V 2 -inch, $5 per 100: $45 per 1.000; 4-inch, $S per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. BEGONIAS. Best stock obtainable in following varieties: 100 Cincinnati, 2%-inch $15.00 Cincinnati, 3-inch 25.00 Florence Davenport, 2%-inch 15.00 Mellor. 2%-inch 25.00 Chatelaine. 2%-inch 4.00 Erfordi, Prima Donna, Triumph 3.00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 2%-inch $12.00 4-lnch $35.00 3 -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2V>-inch $15.00 3%-inch $30.00 3 "-inch 25.00 4%-inch ... 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO.. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIA CINCINNATI, 2%-Inch, $15 per 100; 3-inch, $25 per 100. Florence Davenport, 2%-lnch, $15 per 100. BEGONIA MELIOR, 2%-lnch, $25 per 100. CHATELAINE, 2Yi- inch, $4 per 100; 4-lnch, $15 per 100. ER- FORDII, PRIMA DONNA, TRIUMPH, 214- inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, 111. Begon!as, Gloire de Chatelaine, Pfltzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonia Vernon, in bloom, 4-inch, 10c each; $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Begonias, Glory of Cincinnati and Davenport, 5-inch, $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. BEGONIAS, $8 to $25 per 100. SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. HENRY BERBERIS. BERBERRY. WE OFFER BERBERIS THUNBERGI. Each Ten 100 1,000 12-18 in., light 10c $0.80 $ 5.00 $ 40.00 12-18 in 15c 1.00 6.00 50.00 18-24 in 20c 1.25 8.00 70.00 2-3 ft 25c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under S'pireas and Privet. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, III. BOXWOOD. BULBS. BULBS. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4,50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-in., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc. BOX 404. DUNDEE. ILLINOIS. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3% ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch. $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 Inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush. In various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Bulbs, Japan grown freesias and L. For- mosiims, also cold storage gignnteums always on band. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Wool- worth Bldg., New York. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $60 per 1,000; 8-9-incb, 225 to case, $70 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 180 to case, $80 per 1,000. Narcissus (Dutch) : Emperor, fancy, $13 per 1,000; mother bulbs, $17.50; Victoria, fancy, $12; Poeticus Ornatus, $5.50; Princeps, $7; Sul- phur Phoenix, $12. White Roman hyacinths, 11-12 ctms., 2,400 to case, $21 per 1,000; 12-15 ctms., "whole crop," 1,700 to case, $27 per 1.000. Tulips: Artus, $6.50 per 1,000; Belle Alliance. $10; La Reine, $6; Cottage Maid, $7; Proserpine, $20; Rose Gris de Lin, $6.50; Chrysolora, $9; Yellow Prince, $8.50; Keisers- kroon, $14. Cold Storage Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case: 9-10-inch. 200 to case, $16.50 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, 13 up, 1.250 to case, $8 per 1,000; 14 up, $10 per 1.000. French Roman hyacinths, 12-15, $28 per 1,000. Lilium Formosum, 7-9, 250 per case, $60 per 1.00O: 9-10, 180 to case, $90 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky. 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for Special Prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tu- lips, hyacinths. narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Importing Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, mammoth, 1,000 to case, 14 ctm., $10 per 1.000; first size, 1,200 to case, 13 ctm., $9 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Lonls, Mo. Bulbs, Lilium Candidum, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, etc. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifl- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS, LARGE, THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1.000 WHITE PERFECTION $50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY, FRED BCRKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE. Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES'. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA, FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, which leading flo- rists everywhere recognize as the best obtain- able. Our plants are unusually fine this season and we advise placing orders early for Imme- diate or future delivery. The demand Is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders In rotation. Order today. 100 1000 Washington $5.00 $45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Champion 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 White Wonder 6.00 55.00 Victory 5.n0 45.00 Rosette 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 65.00 WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 638 The American Florist. Oct. 9> CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CAENATION PLANTS. "SELECT QUALITY." Per 100 Per 1,000 White Enchantress 5.50 50.00 White Perfection 4.50 40.00 Enchantress 4-50 40.00 Ward 5.50 50.00 Princess Charming 4.00 30.00 Sangamo 4.00 30.00 Hariowarden 4.00 30.00 Rosette 4-50 40.00 Beacon 5.50 oO.OO Herald 5.50 50.00 Matchless 8.00 65.00 Champion 8.00 65.00 SPECIAL BARGAIN— PINK DELIGHT. 500 choice plants at $18.00, cash, to clean up. First come first served. Hurry! JOHN KRDCHTEN COMPANY, 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. CARNATIONS FOR SALE. Per 10U Per 1,000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordon 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.50 50.00 Cash, please. JOHN BLECHSCHMID, 43U0 East 122d St., CLEVELAND, OHIO. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Per 100 Per 1,000 Beacon $5.00 $40.00 Rose Pint 5.00 40.00 Enchantress 5.00 40.00 White Perfection 5.00 40.00 250 at 1,000 rate. WILLIAM MURPHY, 329 Main St., Cincinnati, O. PINK ENCHANTRESS. We have about 10,000 left and they are the finest lot of big, strong, healthy plants obtain- ble. Guaranteed satisfactory or your money refunded. While getting, get the best, $4 per 100. TERRE HAUTE ROSE & CARNATION CO., Terre Haute, Ind. Carnations, Enchantress, White Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Beacon, Herald, $5 per 100. F. P. Caird, Troy, N. Y. Carnations, White and Pink Enchantress and Beacon, $5 per 100; extra select plants, $6 per 100. New Winsor, $5 per 100. Washington, $6 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Carnations, Enchantress, Winsor, Champion, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. FIELD CARNATIONS. Pink — Enchantress and Ward. Red — Delhi and St. Nicholas, $40 per 1,000. Strong, bushy stock. Cash, please. JOY FLORAL CO., Nash- ville, Tenn. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Phila- delphia and Beacon, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Enchantress and above varieties, good seconds, 4c. Cash please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, O. Field-grown carnation plants. White Perfec- tion, Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Philadelphia, Zoe Symonds, Washington, $3.50 per 100; $.10 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St.. Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Champion and Philadelphia, $6.00 per 100; $50 per 1,000. George Peters & Sons, Hempstead, N. V Carnation Miss Theo, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Littlefleld & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. 5,000 Pink Enchantress, long bushy plants at $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- Ids, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, double and single in pots and pans, all varieties, 25c to 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums. Geo. A . Kuhl, Pekin, III. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. COLEUS— Xmas Red. 3-inch. $5.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue. CH ICA GO, ILL. COLEUS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3 inch, $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, 4-inch, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 5-inch, $6 to $9 per doz. Large plants, $1 and $1.50 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Crotons, all the best vars., 4-inch, $3.75 per doz.; $30 per 100; 4-inch, specials, well grown, large as ordinary 5-incb, 60c each; $50 per 100; 5-inch special, 2 to 3 ft. high, 75c each. V aughan's Seed Store, Chica g o and N ew York. Crotons, 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch pots, $1 to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. . CYCLAMEN. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. ABOUT 10.000 TO GO OUT. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM, WANDSBEK TYPE, IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. READY FOR SHIFT. Mostly pink, red and salmon colors of the Im- proved Wandsbek. We need more space, there- fore 10% off for cash on plants only. 2y„-inch $ 5.00 per 100 3-inch 8.00 per 100 3-inch, extra select : 10.00 per 100 4-inch 15.00 per 100 4-inch, extra select, mostly salmon 20.00 per 100 CYCLAMEN SEED. Giganteum Improved, finest German strain ob- tainable, 10 varieties, equally divided, separate >r mixed, including Improved Glory of Wandsbek light and dark, $5.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 500 $1.00 per 1O0. Salmon Improved Glory of Wands- bek, separate, $7.00 per 1000; $4.00 per 500 $1.25 per 100. Cash, please. 5% off for cash on seeds. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. Wandsbek type — Finest obtainable. 100 1,000 2%-inch $ 5.00 $45.00 3 -Inch 8.00 75.00 3 -inch, extra select 10.00 90.00 4 -inch $15.00 and $20.00 per 100 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Cyclamen, 3-inch, 8c; 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 40c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, III. Cyclamen, 8 vars., 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 3-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Br yan, Washington, N. J. CYCLAMEN, strong plants, best varieties, $10 to $35 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids. Mich. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch pots, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndburst, Minnie McCullough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. MARGUERITES, $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in„ $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Crenata fl. pi., pot-grown, S-inch pots, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-inch pots. $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. 50,000 extra healthy and large field-grown DRACAENA IND1VISA, $15. $20 and $25 per 100; any quantity. Try them. Also 7,000 6, 7 and 8-inch pot-grown. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist. Washington, New Jersey. Dracaena indivisa. 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. Dracaena termlnalis, well colored, 5-inch, $50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville. Ohio. EUONYMUS. EUONIMUS RADICANS VEGETUS— Three- year-old potted plants for immediate delivery; also three-year, field-grown plants, $14 per 100; $2 per doz. Illustrated booklet. THE GAR- DEN NURSERIES, Narberth, Pa. FERNS. !_ 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Springfleldil, 214- in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfleldil, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO.. Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Ferns, Nephrolepis Teddy Jr., 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-ln., $6 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz.; 3%- ln., $1.80 per doz.; 2 14 -in., $6 per 100. Ele- gantissima Compacts, 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-ln., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz.; 2Vi-in.. $« per 100. Elegantissima, Specimens, 10-ln., $2.60 each; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6- in., $6 per doz.; 2 v.', -in., $6 per 100. Muscosa and Smithli, 5-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. HarriBli, 8-in., $12 per doz. Superbissima, 8-in., $12 per doz., 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3!-Vm., $3 per doz. Cibotium Schiedei, Specimens, 10 in., $7.50 each. Small ferns for pans, assorted varieties, 3%-in., $15 per 100; 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Cibotium Schiedei, 8-inch pots, $2.50 each; 10-ineh tubs, $3.50 to $3 each. The Glory fern, Adiantum Farleyesse Gloriosa, 3-inch, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 4-inch, $2.50- per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-inch, $1 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa . FERNS. Boston, 4-inch $12.00 per 100 Boston, 5-inch 25.00 per 100 Boston, 7-inch 75c each Scotti, 4-inch $12.00 per 100 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ILL. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-in. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-ln„ $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns in flats and 2V4- In. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Wla- nipeg Aves., San Francisco. Calif. ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS (Bird's-nest Fern). Good, strong, healthy plants, 4-incb pots. $40 per 100; 5-inch pots, $75 per 100; 6-inch pots, $100 per 100. WM. K. HARRIS. 55th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa. FERNS, strong pot-grown stock that Is clean and guaranteed to please. Boston and Whitmani, 5-inch, $25 per 100; 4-inch, $12.60 per 100; strong runners, $2 per 100. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. Adiantum Croweanum, 4-in. pot stock, $15 per 100. Ferns for dishes, out-door grown, 214- inch, all varieties, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. The Storrs & Harriso n Co., Painesvi ll e, Ohio. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 6- in., 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c; 8-in.. $1; 10-ln., $2 and $2.50; 12-in., $3 and $3.60 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. Ferns, Boston, 5-inch, 20e; 6-in., 35c; 7-in., 60c. Whitmani, 5-in., 20c; 6-in., 3oc. The- Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. ^____ " BOSTON FERNS. Extra heavy 4-inch. $13.50 per 100; 5-inch, $20 per 100; 6-inch, $30 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. BOSTON FERNS ready for 5-inch pots, $16 per 100. R. O. LOMMATZSCH. R. No. 1. La. Grange. 111. p Ferns, Boston, Scottii, Whitmani, Roosevelt, Scholzelii, 4-inch, $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Boston Ferns, 4-inch, $10 per 100. Cash. plea se. Heinl & Weber, Terre Haute, Ind. Cibotium Schiedei, 7-inch, $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in.. 4-in., 15c; 5-in.. 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Boston Ferns, 3-inch, $7 per 100. Cash. please. Heinl & Weber, Terre Haute. Ind. Feins. Josep h Heacock Co.. Wyncote. Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 3-inch plants ready for imme- diate shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & S ons Co.. White Marsh, Md; Geraniums, R. C, S. A. Nutt. Grant and L» Favorite. $12.50 per 1,000. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Geraniums, 15 vars., 2Vi-in., $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. . Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. A. M- Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums. Nutt, Buchner. Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. ROSE GERANIUMS. $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19*5- The American Florist. 639 GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1.000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Per- petuated moss, $3.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens , Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, $1.25 per 1.O00; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, $3.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. HELIOTROPE. HELIOTROPE, 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Baplds. Mich. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Bin- mans, Newton, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Buy J. & P. "Made in America" stock of the new French Hydrangeas, plants with 7-10 branches, $30 per 100; 5-6 branches, $25 per 100; 4 branches. $20 per 100. Bouquet Rose, Gen. De Vibraye, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilliere, Radiant. These are a magnificent lot of plants, with fat, lusty branches. All are grown in 6-inch pots, plunged out-of-doors during the summer. Otaksa, the old stand-by, plants with 4 branches, $15 per 100. Order now for early shipment, while weather is still safe. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, NEW YORK. Hydrangeas for Easter forcing. French va- rieties, including all best sorts, such as Bouquet Rose, Mme. E. Mouilliere, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard, Sen- ateur Henri David. Otaksa, old standard va- riety, 4-inch pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 6-inch pots, $6 per doz.; $40 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, field-grown, ready for 5-inch pots, 15c each. French varieties, in field, ready for 5-inch pots, pink and white, 20c each. Otaksa, in field, large plants, ready for 9-inch pots, 75c each. Otaksa, pot-grown, 5-inch, $3.60 per doz. French varieties, pot- grown, 5-inch, $4.20 per dozen. The Geo. Witt- bold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Hydrangeas, Otaksa and all French sorts, 4- in. pot plants, $15 per 100; 5-in., $20 per 100. Field-grown specimens for 8 to 10-in. tubs, 8 to 12 shoots, $25 per 100. both in Otaksa and French varieties. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville, Ohio. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch, $5 per 100; 5 and 6-ineh pots, strong plants, $20 and $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-inch, home-grown, well budded, 20c each; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now ready. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. MISCELLANEOUS. GERMAN IVY, rooted cuttings, 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, from frames, ready for 6-inch pots, full of fruit and flowers, $10 per 100; big value. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids. Mich. LILY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brun's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had in Valley, giving the best results all year round. $18 for 1.000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 500; $4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the valley, from cold storage, New York or Chicago. $16 per 1.000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250 pips. Chas. Schwake & Co., Inc., 9(1-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley pips, ex. cold storage. New York or Chicago. Finest grade of Ger- man and Danish pips. Ask for prices. Loech- ner & Co., Inc., 11 Warren St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, packed In cases of l.ooo. $17 per case. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Cyperus Alternlfolla (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ageratum, Coleus, double alyssum, English ivy, heliotrope, Ivy geraniums, lantanas, lemon verbenas, moonvines, parlor ivy, petunias, pom- pon chrysanthemums, salvia, swalnsona, trades- cantla, 2-inch, $2 per 100; 3-inch, $3 per 100. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Seedlings: Coreopsis GrandlSora, aquilegla, bellls perennis, hardy pinks, forget-me-nots, sweet William, wall flowers, Canterbury bells and foxglove, 35c per 100; $2.45 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. William Riley, Torresdale, Pa. MOSS. SPHAGNUM MOSS, 12-bbl. bale, $3; bm> laped. Joe H. Paul, Box 156, Manahawkin, N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Norway maples, 1-5-inch Cal. Oriental pines, 1-4-inch Cal. Pin-Oaks, 1%-3-incb Cal. Write for prices. The Shrewsbury Nurseries, Eaton- town. N. J. 500,000 Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Lining out stock and seeds of same. Get my list. May save you money. Benj. Connell, Florist, Mer- chantvill e, N. J. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- establish ed. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q-, Bogoto (Chapinero), Columbia. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, 18 ..$ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7. 24 1.00 6-lnch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-Inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 .... 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 .... 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 .... 5.00 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 64 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5% ft. 8.00 10-inch tubs. 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft. 10.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. LATANIA PALMS and PANDANUS VEIT- CH1I, in 15-inch tubs, suitable for hotel and other decorations, at bargain prices. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PANSIES. PANSY PARK PERFECTION is the most thoroughbred strain of giant show and fancy pansies, the flowers of largest size and most perfect form. I have made growing of pansy seeds and plants a specialty for over 40 years, and it is the result of many years of breeding and selection. It also contains every variety introduced by foreign growers to date. Some of the reports: "The pansy plants all look like good, healthy, stocky plants, and we feel will come up to all expectations." Henry J. Hass & Son, Newport. R. I. "I would like to get 4,000 or 5,000 of your pansy plants. I saw a house of pansies from your stock last win- ter and they were the finest I ever saw." Harry W. Stewart, Rhinebeck, N. Y. An im- mense stock of fine field-grown plants from seed sown in August in sandy soil, thinly, broadcast, so that the plants grow short and stocky, with extra good roots. Over 75 va- rieties mixed, the reds, bronzes and best fancy sorts in large proportion. 1,000. $3.00: 500. $1.75; 5.000. $14.00; 10.000, $27.00. Delivery by express in <"ood condition guaranteed. Cash. L. W. Goodell, Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass. PANSY SEEDS, FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL strain, $5 per oz.; % oz., $1.50; trade packet, 60c. EXHIBITION STRAIN takeo only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz.; % oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common giant mixed, $3 per dz.; Vt oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette. 111. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10,000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Whole- sale Grower, JOHNS VILLE, PA. PANSY PLANTS from Henry Mette's seeds. All giant flowering, strong, stocky plants, ready now, $2.50 per 1,000; $10 per 5,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. Nice thrifty PANSY PLANTS from Danish seed, mixed colors, $2.50 per 1,000. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. Pansy plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. PANDANUS. PANDANUS VEITCHII, 3 to 5-inch pots, 25c to 75c each. Specimen plants, 8 to 10-inch pots, $2 to $3 each; big value. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids. Mich. Pandanus Veitchll, 4-lnch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-lnch, 76c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, III. PEONIES. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Peonies. Write for list. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. PEPPERS. PEPPERS. Fine 4-inch stock, $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. CELESTIAL PEPPERS from 6-lnch pots, field- grown, full of fruit and flowers, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PERENNIALS. Perennials, Delphinium Gold Medal hybrids, $8 per 100; Formosum, $8 per 100; Belladonna, $10 per 100. Phlox, Ant. Mercie, Beranger, Clara Beuz, Eliz. Campbell, Gen. Van Heutz, Mrs. Jenkins, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ten thousand Perennials, field-grown, eighteen varieties. Will exchange for 2^.-in. hydrangea, nursery stock, violets, canna, gladiolus or what have you; or sell for $3 per 100. Gerstenkorn & Klumpp, R. 4, Box 12S, Decatur, 111. PERENNIAL PLANTS, large assortment, strong plants, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. POINSETTIAS. POINSETTIAS. Large Quantity, Choice Stock. 100 1.000 2%-lnch) *5.00 $45.00 2%-lnch, extra select 6.00 50.00 3 -inch 8.00 70.00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. POINSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings, 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000; fine stock. Extra select, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 3-in., $8 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Poinsettlas for Christmas pans, strong, healthy, well rooted. 2^4 -Inch pot plants, all top cuttings at $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000; 250 at 1,000 rate. G. BRUNNER'S SONS, Bose- mont Ave., Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Clearance sale price of strong 2^-inch, Poin- settias, $4 per lciO; 20 one-year-old plants given free with each order of 100; none bet- ter anywhere. Cash please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute. Ind. POINSETTIAS. 214-inch, 4%c; 3%-inch. 10. Strong stock. Cash, please. JOY FLORAL CO., Nashville. Tenn. POINSETTIAS, strong stock, all top cuttings from 3-ln. pots, $5—100; $45—1.000. SU- PERIOR NURSERY CO., Los Angeles, Calif. Poinsettias. 2Vl-inch. $r> per 100. The Geo. Witthold Co., 737 Buckingham Place. Chicago. POINSETTIAS, 2 % -inch pots, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 640 The American Florist. Oct. 9, PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBCONICA. GIGANTEA AND GKAND1FL0RA. 2>4-incb, $3.uu per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 3- inch $6.00 per 100. JOHN KROCHTEN COMPANY. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. PRIMULA OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA and GIGANTEUM, 2%-inch, $3 per 1UO; 3-inch, $6 per 100. MALACOIDES, 2%-inch, $3 per 11)0; 3-inch, $6 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wil- mette, "111. Primroses, Chinese and Malacoides, 2%-inch, $2 per 100. Forbesii, Obconiea Alba Rosea and Ruby, 2V4-inch, $1.50 per 100. Ob. gigantea, 2>4-inch, $2.00 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Primroses, Chinese, 2V4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Primula obconiea, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3y 2 -in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. PRIMULA MALACOIDES. 2%-inch, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000; 3- inch, $6.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL . Primula obconiea, 2%-inch, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. PRIMULA OBCONICA. Miller's Giant, free flowering, fine 2-lnch, $2.50; 3-inch, $4 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Sblremanstown, Pa, PRIVET. PRIVET. WE OFFER AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. Each Ten 100 1,000 18-24 in., light 10c $0.75 $3.50 $30.00 2-3 ft 15c 1.00 7.50 6H.00 3-4 ft., heavy 20c 1.25 10.00 75.00 4-5 ft., heavy... 30c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spirea and Berberry. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, 111. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. Fine healthy stock ready for Immediate ship- ment. If you want the best, place your order with 08. Per 100 Per 1,000 Pink Killarney, 2-inch $4.00 $35.00 White Killarney, 2-inch 4.00 35.00 Killarney Brilliant, 2-inch 7.00 60.00 WIETOR BROS., 162 North Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. FOR RESULTS, discriminating florists buy our Western New York Field Grown Rose Bushes. We have this season particularly fine plants of Magna Charta, selected forcing grade, $12 per 100; Btrong No. 1 grade, $10 per 100. Also good assortment of other leading florists' va- rieties. Send for list. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY, NEWARK, New York. ROSE PLANTS, Killarney, Am. Beauty. Kai- eerln, Maryland, etc., 3-lnch pots, $6 per 100; 4-inch pots, $8 per 100. HENRY SMITH. Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS. Seeds, sweet peas: Fiery Cross, packets of 10 seeds, 25c; $2 per doz. pkts. ; $13.75 per 100; in lots of 500 or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. The President, pkts. 10 seeds, 25c; 5 pkts.. $1; $2 per doz.; $13.75 per 100; 500 or more, $12.50 per 100. New Spencer Hilary Christy, pkts., 10 seeds, 15c; 2 pkts. for 25c; $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 500 or more, $6.25 per 100 pkts.; packets of 20 seeds. 25c; 5 pkts., $1; $2 per doz.; $13.75 per 100; 500 or more, $12.50 per 100 pkts. W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. PANSY SEEDS. finest GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz.; % oz., $1.50; trade packet, 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz. : Yi oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant Mixed, $3 per oz.; V t oz.. $1; trade packet. 35c. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, 111. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided. $5 per 1.00D; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Improved Salmon, light and dark. $7 per 1.000; $4 per 67 Anderson S A . ..... 623 Aneermueller G H..6I9 AphineMfaCo 642 Archias Floral Co.. .626 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 622 Aschmann Godfrev..634 Badgley. Riedel & Meyer 621 Barnard W W Co... 629 Bassett&Washburn 609 612 Baumer Aug R 623 Bsur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 622 Beeerow's 624 Berber Bros 618 BernineH G 619 Blackistone Z D... 625 Bodter J & Sons Co. 629 Boland J B Co 623 BolgianoJ& Sons.... 629 Braez Ross 623 Bramley & Son 626 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 628 Breitmeyer's J Sons. .624 Brown A C 626 Bruns HN 629 B runnings 630 Bryan AlonzoJ 636 Buchbinder Bros 644 BnckbeeH W 626 BudlonsrJ A 616 Burpee W A &Co.630 631 Caird F P 634 Caldwell the Woods man Co 622 Calilornia Florists.. 626 Camp Conduit Co. ..Ill Chicago Flower Growers Assn 614 Chicago House Wrecking Co 642 Clark E B Seed Co. 62V Clarke'sSonsD 625 Clay &Son 642 Cleveland Cm Flower Co 625 Conard& Jones Co.. 632 Cooke GeoH 623 Cowee W J m Coy HC Seed Co.... 629 Craig RobtCo 636 Cunningham Jos H..634 DardsChas 624 Davis Franklin Nurs Co (,i2 Delgado Francisco.. f32 Denton Floral Co ...626 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 643 Dietsch A & Co... IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV Dorner F & Sons Co. 630 Dreer HA... 633 642 6*3 Dusrr Chas A 6 6 Duetscher & Glazer.618 Duluth Floral Co.. ..626 Dnnlop JohnH 625 Edwards Fold Box. 644 Elastic-Lyke Co III Emmans Geo M 627 E.ne& Klingel 617 Evans Co The J A. ..644 Ey esHG .625 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 642 Fish Henry Seed Co. 629 Florists' Hail Assn.. Ill Foley Greenhouse MIgCo IV Ford M C 621 Ford William P 620 Franzen p 634 FrauenfelderC 623 Freeman Mrs J B....626 Frey CH 626 Frey & Frey 625 Friedman 623 Froment H E 621 Furrow & Co 626 Galvin Thos F .. ..625 Garland Mfg Co III Gasser J M Co 625 Giblin & Co HI Godineau R & M....630 Goodrich Co B F 641 Cxorham & Limpus..642 Graham A & son... .623 Grand Rapids Floral Co 626 Grasselli Chemical Co 643 Gude Bros 6i4 Guttman & Raynor line) 621 Haeger Potteries T The 643 Haile W E 630 Hardesty & Co 623 Harley Pottery Co. ..643 Hart George B 621 Haven Seed Co The.6J0 Heacock Jos Co II Heinl John G& Son. 626 Henderson A&Co.... I Henderson Lewis... 626 Herr Albert M 627 Herrmann A 62 Hess &Swoboda 624 Hews A H &Co 6<3 Hilfinger Bros 643 Hill DNurs Co 632 Hinde & Dauch Paper Co The 622 HoerDer Bros 617 Hollywood Gardens. 625 Holm & Olson 624 Holton & Hunkel Co 619 Home Cor School 634 Hurff Edgar F 630 Ickes-BraunMiIlCo.642 leoe BroB 6+4 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Colli Isbell IS M & Co 629 Jackson & Perkins... 632 635 Johnston & Co T J...623 Jones Percy 612 Joy Floral Co 626 Hasting W F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons. .643 Keller Sons J B......626 Kelway & Son 630 Kennicott Bros Co. 617 Kerr RC Floral Co. 6.6 Kervan Co The 621 Kessler Wm o2I King Construct Co. .644 Kohr A F 643 Kramer IN & Son. ..643 Kroeschell Bros Co .641 Kruchten John 616 Kuehn C A 619 Kuhl Geo A 634 Kusik &CoH 6i9 Kyle&Foerster... .617 LaCrosse Floral Co.. 624 Lager & Hurrell 631 Landreth Seed Co.. 629 LangFlo & Nur Co.. 626 Lange A 623 LeboriusJJ 625 Leedle Floral Co 627 Little6eld & Wyman627 Lockland Lum Co.. Ill Loechner & Co Inc. .630 London Flower Shp.625 Lovett IT 632 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co. .i..:.. 629 McCallum Co 6'8 McConnell Alex. ....623 McHutchison& Co. . .6t8 McNeff-Swenson Co .608 622 Mann Otto 629 Matthews the Flo'st.623 MatthewsonJE .....624 May&CoLL 624 Meconi Paul 621 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 623 Mette Henrv 634 Miller & Musser 617 Moninger J C Co. ...Ill Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 620 Moore. Hentz & Nash 620 Murray Samuel 624 Myers Florist .626 Nat Flo B of Trade. .644 Newell A 625 N Y Cut Flower Ex .621 Nicotine Mfg Co 642 Niessen Leo Co 618 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDfiE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Northwestern Wire Works 644 Ostertae Bros 625 Palez Paul M 624 Palmer W J & Son . .624 Park Floral Co 624 Peacock Dahlia Farms 632 Pedrick G R&Son..63u Peterson Nursery. ..6*2 Peters & Reed Poty. 643 Phillips Bros 626 PierceFO Co Ill Pierson A N fine). ..636 Pierson F R Co I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 628 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 6:6 Pillsbury 1 L 644 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 618 PlathH 633 Podesta&Baldocchi .625 Poehlmann Bros Co 610 611 Pollworth C C Co... 619 Portland Flo Shop.. 62f- Pyfer AT&Co 613 Kaedlein Basket Co. 622 Randall A L Co 617 Randolph & Mc- Clements 623 Rawlings Elmer 635 Ready Reference 637 Reed & Keller 644 Regan Ptg House 643 Reid Edw 618 Reinberg Geo 617 Reinberg Peter.. 613 636 Reuter&Son SI. ...623 Rice Bros 619 Robinson J C Seed Co 629 Rock Wm L Flwr Co 626 Rohnert Waldo 629 Routzahn Seed Co ..629 Rusch G&Co 619 Rye George 626 St. Louis Seed Co... 6.9 Schiller, the Florist.. 626 Scbillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 644 Schling Max 624 Schwake Chas & Co. 6.0 Sharp Partridge & Co 644 Shepherd TB Co. ...628 Sheridan Walter F.. 621 Shrewsbury Nurs. ...6^2 siebrecht George C.621 Situation & Wants... S07 Skidelskv S=frf>.... I Skinner M B & Co.. .Ill Small J H &bons....623 Smith A W & Co. ...625 ^mitbE D&Co 627 Smith & Fetters Co. .623 Smith & Hemenway .IV Smith Henry 626 Smith Wm C Flo Co.619 Smith W& T Co... I Southerton R J 630 Morrs & Harrison. ..633 StumppGEM 625 Snnenor Mfcbine & Boiler Works. ..642 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .643 Thompson J D Carnation Co... ... I Thorburri J M & Co. 630 Tonner O A 613 TottyChasH 635 Traendly&Schenck.621 United Cut Flwr Co. 621 Vaughan AL & Co. .615 Vaughan's Seed Store I 627 635 636 643 Vick'sSonsJ 630 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 634 WaiteFW 644 Walker F Co 623 WallaceFD IV WeilandM 625 Weilanrt & Risch... .617 Welch Patrick 618 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 629 Whilldin Pottery Co. 643 Whitted Floral Co... 623 Wietor Bros 614 617 Wild Gilbert H 632 WillensConsCo....III Wittbold G Co.. 623 636 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .626 Wood Bros 627 Yokohama Nurs Co 629 Young A L&C0....621 Young John&Co 620 Young & Nugent. .623 Zech & Mann... 615 617 Ziska Jos 617 Zvolanek Anton C..630 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles. Endorsed by all the leading carnation groweis as the best suppoit on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, w rite for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IG0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing KING The name that assures "the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y. I Mention the American Florist when writing 3' ~ CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. J ' -►,] |\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- " main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET : NEW YORE No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per luUO: 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing. Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't get along without them. 1 L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. I. PILLSBURY Galesburg, HI. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Men* Split Carnations IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 300t Postpaid Sample Fre« F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave.. Springfield, Mast. Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name -or- Quaker City Machine Co. — TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS GO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. REFRIGERATORS I WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. Northwestern Wire Works lOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy wire Lamp Shades Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, America is "the Prow of the Ilessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the firs: zo touch Unknown Seas,'' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 16, 1915. No. 1428 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distauce Phone Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. £2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S . Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm. F. Easting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif,,. President; Robert C. Kerr, Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secretary; Wm. F. Easting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- Dor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th Street, Chicago. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louie J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary Suggestions for Plant Growers. Dahlias. Before the dahlias were through blooming' they should have been care- fully named and a label properly in- scribed fastened to each plant that it is desired to save. As soon as the plants are killed by the frost they should be cut down and the tubers dug. Leave about six or eight inches of stem and firmly attach the label to this in such a manner that it cannot become loosened and lost. A good, dry cellar, either with a cement or earthen bottom, will keep them nicely through the winter, but it should be frost proof and not too near a boiler or heater. The tubers can be placed closely to- gether and then covered with soil and they will come through the winter and the tubers be nice and plump in the spring. They should be occasionally examined to see that they are not get- ting too dry or shriveling. If this hap- pens cover the soil with papers and then sprinkle the paper and the soil will absorb the moisture. G'adiolus. As soon as the frost has killed down the foliage the gladiolus bulbs should be lifted and dried off. Keeping the varieties separate, the bulbs, with the tops attached, should be laid out in layers either on a light, dry shed floor, or on boards in the open air where they can. be protected at night during frosty weather. A set of boards or frame shutters spread along on the south side of a building make a very fine place to dry them off and fully ripen the bulbs. Have plenty of cov- ering handy that can be thrown over them on cold nights. When thoroughly ripened the bulbs can be broken from the tops and packed away. Look the bulbs over carefully for any diseased spots and if any having' these are found, keep them separate from the sound ones, for it is the prevailing opinion that the disease may be com- municated to a sound bulb by coming in contact with a diseased one. Of the finer varieties and those which it is desired to increase, save all the small corms, and these can be planted to grow on in succeeding- years to make flowering bulbs. There are so many new and meritorious varieties now being placed upon the market that the grower who has a market for gladioli should make it a point to use these, for the advance has been very rapid and many of the new ones are far ahead of the older varieties. This flower has forged rapidly ahead in the last few years as a cut flower, and with the improvement now going on is bound to retain its popularity. Callas. The calla bulbs that were planted in pots during August should now have a fine start and should be placed in the benches or pots where they are going to bloom. Make the soil good and rich — it can hardly have too much manure to get the best results, but do not use too fresh manure, have it partly rot- ted. ■ If grown in pots and the bulbs are large give them a good size, nine or ten-inch is none too large, and pot firmly. After potting give the plants a good soaking and then withhold water until the plants have obtained a good foothold in the new soil, when they will require lots of water. Place them in a house where the tempera- ture can be held at G0° at night if flowers during the winter are desired. Keep the plants tied up that the bloom may have straight stems. When cut- ting leaves be careful not to cut too low or the young flower that is en- folded in the leaf stem may be in- jured. Mignonette. As the weather grows cooler, the mignonette will begin to throw the long spikes that are so much desired by the best trade. The plants should be carefully kept tied or held erect for if they get bent over the stems will grow crooked and they are worthless. Growers adopt different methods for 646 The American Florist. Oct. 16, doing this. Some grow them in wire rings similar to the carnation supports, others cut short brush sticks which they set between the rows of plants and still others run wire length- wise of the bench and tie strings across, making a square around each plant in which it will stand erect. Other wires and strings are added as the plant grows. Keep the plants growing very cool from now on; a house at about the temperature of a violet house, that is from 36° to 40° at night, will produce the finest spikes of flowers. When the flower spikes begin to show keep the plants well disbudded, allowing only the center flower to bloom and all the side shoots should be cut off. This will have to be done very early with the first bloom that sets, for as soon as it forms, three shoots will immediately start to grow at the base of the flower; these should be removed as early as possible that the entire strength of the stalk can go into the terminal flower. Convention Garden at Houston. We present herewith portrait of C. L. Brock, superintendent of parks of the city of Houston, who on the recommendation of R. C. Kerr, of that city, President Welch has appointed superintendent of the Houston con- vention garden in connection with the annual meeting of the Society of Amer- ican Florists in 1916. Mr. Kerr writes as follows, referring to Mr. Brock and the convention garden work : "Mr. Welch is making the appoint- ment this year a little in advance as conditions in the south for planting are such as to justify an early begin- ning. I consider this of great advant- age to the convention garden as we will have more time to work up our exhibits and give it more publicity. Mr. Brock's experience covers a period of many years. He is superintendent of the parks of the city of Houston, which has tracts of land that are now being laid out and when complete will make Houston the southern city of parks. Mr. Brock has displayed won- derful ability in handling this work. He has a large force of men at work which is accomplishing great results. We are fortunate in having in our midst such a man to handle this work. Our plans at present are to outline about 20 acres which are ideally laid out, having already natural lakes and natural drainage that make this an ideal place for the convention gar- den. Mr. Brock is now getting busy on his plans and more than likely will enroll as assistant Mr. Kessler of St. Louis, Mo., who is working in con- junction with Mr. Brock in laying out the other parks. He is a man of na- tional reputation for work of this kind. Exhibitors who anticipate making a display at the convention should write Mr. Brock or myself immediately for full information." Webster, Mass. — John Larsen and Edward Oustafson, formerly of Crom- well, Conn., have purchased the green- house of E. C. Reibe and will take over the business at once. Springfield, Mo. — The most elabor- ate display of cut flowers ever shown in this city was exhibited September 24, the occasion being the formal opening of the new store of the Charles H. Heer Dry Goods Company. The Stokes Floral Company furnished the floral decorations for the tea room, rest rooms, reception rooms and offices. Chicago Florists' Club. One of the largest gatherings in the history of the Chicago Florists' Club was that of Thursday evening, October 7, on the occasion of the great amalga- mation banquet of that organization and the Cook County Florists' Associa- tion, held at the Hotel LaSalle, when considerably more than 100 members sat down for the feast. The tables were handsomely decorated for the oc- casion with fine samples of the Mrs. Chas. Russell rose from French & Salm, Union Grove, Wis.', and a va- , riety of choice hardy perennials from Vaughan's Nurseries at Western Springs. The occasion was one of great rejoicing on all sides, every one present brimming over with merriment and good fellowship. There was some music on the cabaret order, but this was not half so sweet to the ears of those in attendance as the warmth and C. L Brock. Superintendent Houston Convention Garden. enthusiasm shown in the congratula- tory terms of the various addresses. H. N. Bruns was master of ceremonies and called on Alex. Henderson to officiate as toastmaster. After reading a letter regretting the inability of E. G. Hill to attend, as he had not yet returned from the San Francisco con- vention trip, Mr. Henderson called on President Keimel, who had for his sub- ject "Benefits of the Florist Club to the Trade." W. N. Rudd spoke for the Horticultural Society, requesting his hearers to lend all their aid in making a success of the coming show at the Coliseum, November 9-14. R. Salm gave a brief account of the Mrs. Chas. Russell rose which decorated many of the tables. P. J. Foley urged the members to hurry up and secure for the club a representative on the board of directors of the Society of American Florists. Guy W. French referred at length to the coming flower show and how easy it will be to make a triumphant success of it if everyone helps a little. Leonard H. Vaughan told of his early experiences in the trade. Geo. Asmus eloquently de- scribed many of the leading features of the Fourth National Flower Show to be held at Philadelphia, March 25- April 2. C. W. Johnson, secretary of the Chrysanthemum Society of Amer- ica, detailed the plans of the great Cleveland show of his society, sched- uled jJoir next month. N. P. Miller presented an excellent address on flower show work. C. C. Pollworth and H. E. Phillpot congratulated the members on the occasion, telling of the good which comes of unity in trade organizations. R. Brenton spoke on flower show publicity and A. T. Pyfer addressed the audience on carnations. Mr. Phillpot journeyed all the way from Winnipeg, Man., and Mr. Poll- worth from Milwaukee, Wis., to be present on this occasion. August Poehl- mann was unable to attend on account of an accident to his auto on the way in from Morton Grove, the mishap, however, not otherwise serious. At the brief business meeting which preceded the banquet the following were elected members : Otto Amling, Herbert A. Amling, Ernest C. Amling, May wood; August A. Traeger, Bell- ville, and John A. Evans, Richmond, Ind. Applications for membership in- cluded Clarence B. LeMer, 3656 Ogden avenue; Peter W. Hoef elder, 3720 Ward street, and F. J. Littleford, Downers Grove. The proposition to enter a team in the Mercantile Bowl- ing League was referred to Allie Zech, chairman of the sports committee, as was invitation of Cleveland bowlers. Painting Yellow Pine and Cypress. In answer to a question as to why paint does not wear well or remain firm on yellow pine and cypress when used on exteriors of buildings the Painters' Magazine in a recent issue, offers the following : Yellow pine is of very sappy or res- inous nature and wherever the direct sun strikes the exposed painted sur- face it draws the sap, which is bound to throw off the paint unless it is spe- cially prepared to withstand the ac- tion or direct sunlight. When the pitch or sap is not plentiful and the wood well seasoned, coating it with shellac varnish before painting will in most cases hold back the sap, but the best precaution is to omit the use of shel- lac varnish and use instead a priming composed of equal parts by weight of white lead in oil (keg -lead) and dry red lead, also pure, beating this mix- ture up with two parts by measure of pure raw linseed oil and one part pure turpentine, using no drier whatever, as the red lead will act as such. When well mixed, strain through a sieve and apply on the same day as it is mixed. Have this priming of the consistency of thin paint and rub well into the wood. If the pink tint given by the red lead is objectionable, add a little lampblack. Mix your next coat stout if made from white lead and oil, but rub it out well. We would suggest a similar mixing for the priming coat for cypress as that recommended for the yellow pine, with this difference, however : that the white lead in oil and dry lead mix- ture be thinned with six parts by measure of raw linseed oil, three parts of turpentine and one part of y0 per cent coal tar benzol, holding the paint fairly thin and rubbing in well. Then follow with stout paint, rubbed out well. Hutchison, Kan. — John Stamm, who has been engaged in the florist busi- ness here for a number of years, has sold his range to Fay Smith and Leon- ard Marston. The latter will be the active manager. J9 I 5- The American Florist. 647 648 The American Florist. Oct. j 6, Fourth National Flower Show. PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 25-APRIL 2, 1916. Chairman George Asmus of the na- tional flower show committee has called a meeting- of this committee to be held Tuesday, October 19, at 10 a. m., at the Bellevue-Stratford hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. At this meeting the schedules of the American Rose Soci- ety, the American Sweet Pea Society, the American Carnation Society and the American Gladiolus Society will be completed and other business relating to the show transacted. On the day previous to the meeting members of the national flower show committee anything which will advance horticul- tural interests. As the second prelimin- ary schedule will go out shortly after the meeting of the national flower show committee, donors of special prizes should communicate their wishes to the secretary without delay. The all important business of selec- tion of a design for the show poster has been taken up by W. F. Therkild- son and his committee, and the result of their efforts will be presented at the forthcoming' meeting. Some novel plans for publicity are expected to be evolved by this committee. The plantings on the plots outside DAHLIA SHOW OF R. VINCENT, JR. Panel Arrangement & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD. of Many Varieties. will meet the chairmen and members of the different local committees to talk over details of the work of prepa- ration for the show, and if any mem- ber of the trade has a suggestion to make, either in regard to schedule or anything else bearing upon the con- duct of the show, it would be well to communicate with the management in order that it receive proper considera- tion. As all know, the national flower show committee is composed of mem- bers of the S. A. F. and O. H. located widely apart, thus being representative of different communities, consequently it is not possible to have frequent meetings, and this opportunity to bring anything before the committee at this meeting should not be neglect- ed. Preparations in general are well ad- vanced, and a great deal has been ac- complished. Space in the trade sec- tion of the show is in good demand, reservations aggregating in value $0,000 or more having even at this early date been made. It is expected that every foot of space available for trade exhibits will be sold a long time ahead of the show dates. The green- house builders, plantsmen and others have made early selections of loca- tions, and but a few of the choicer blocks of space are left. The committee is now prepared to receive offers of special prizes from the trade, and others whose business brings them in touch with enterprises of this character. It need not be point- ed but that the publicity to be derived from our special prize list is worthy of consideration by all; and again, there should be some feeling of pleas- ure resulting from a helpful effort in of Convention hall this summer have, as Robert Craig says, furnished good subject matter for publicity for the show, and it is to be regretted that the approaching frosty season necessitates the withdrawal of the crotons, the beds of which have daily attracted thou- sands. Looked at from every stand- point, the fourth national flower show bids fair to more than warrant the slogan that it will be "The Greatest Horticultural Event of 1916," and then some more. John Young, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. Kleinheinz announces the committees to examine new chry- santhemums for the ensuing year as follows : Boston — Wm. Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex. Montgomery. Ship flowers to chairman, care of W. J. Thurston, manager, Boston Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop square and Otis street, Boston, Mass. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Herrington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second street, New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia — A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott. S. S. Pen- nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati — R. Witterstaetter (chair- man), James Allen, Henry Schwarz. Ship flowers to chairman. Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago — N. J. Wietor ( chairman ) , George Asmus, Wm. E. Tricker. Ship flowers to chairman, 102 North Wa- bash avenue, Chicago. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tues- day of the week they are to be exam- ined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both elig- ible to be shown before these commit- tees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character. Special atten- tion is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 2, 9, 10, 23, 20 and No- vember 6, 13, 20, 27. Due to annexation and the changing of street names the secretary's address now is 2134 West 110th street, Chi- cago. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Hackettstown, N. J. — The Center Street Greenhouses have been leased by Herrick & Ross. -■ "' :■'■■. ■'<*:■ ■■■'...& "■ SL * w m — DAHLIA SHOW OF R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD. An Artistic Arrangement on Tables to Cover the Side Walls'ol ihe Potting Shed. *9 Z 5< The American Florist. 649 DAHLIA SHOW OF R. VINCENT, JR. & SONS CO., WHITE MARSH, MD. Blooms of Leading Varieties in Three-Foot Tubs and Border. Arranged on Tables in Center of the Hall, and Extending Eighty Feet. Chimneys and Boilers. Ed. American Florist : • "What size square chimney is re- quired for a round boiler with a 20- inch grate and 9-inch smoke outlet, coal to be used? In case it is desired to add another boiler the same size would the one chimney be sufficient for both? Should an open expansion tank be connected to the flow or the return? In the case of a hot water boiler, 49 inches from bottom to top, does the top of the boiler have to be level with, or below the lowest pipes or coil? What difference would it make if the top of the boiler was 10 or 12 inches above the lowest heat pipe or coil? A. H. D. A brick chimney, 12 inches square inside, would answer for two boilers with 9-inch smoke outlets. For one boiler, a 10-inch chimney would answer and an 8-inch chimney might be used if hard coal is to be burned, by in- creasing the height of the chimney. We prefer to run the flow pipes downhill and as this will bring the highest point in the system near the boiler we would then connect the ex- pansion tank to the flow pipes, thus doing away with any necessity for air-valves. In a downhill system the expansion tank may be connected with either flow or return pipes. The higher the returns above the top of the boiler the better will the circulation be, and while fairly good results would probably be secured if the pipes are slightly below the top of the boiler, better results could be obtained if the boiler can be lowered. To some extent the same result may be obtained by raising the flow pipes. In case it is necessary to keep the top of the boiler well above the returns, it will be well to place the system under pressure by attaching a mercury generator. L. R. T. Belgian Plants. One of the trans-Atlantic steamship companies says, in relation to the ex- portation of Belgian nursery stock, via Rotterdam to the United States, that it had been advised by its principals in Rotterdam to the effect that such ship- ments of Belgian nursery stock are al- lowed to be made, the value of which is deposited before December 31, 1915, in England. Furthermore, it will have to be shown before British authorities that the goods are actually of Belgian origin. Correction. George A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111., kindly advises us of an error in our report of the floricultural awards at the Illinois State Fair. In six-foot dinner table decoration with accessories Mr. Kuhl was awarded a blue ribbon four days in succession, Charleston Greenhouses second and the A. T. Hey Floral Co., third. Orchid Hybrids. We are in receipt of copy of a new issue of Sander's list of hybrid orchids, said to contain all the known orchids of hybrid origin, their synonyms and parentage, this new edition bringing the work up-to-date. The book of 15S pages is substantially bound and inter- leaved with blank pages for memo- randa. St. Louis. IMPROVED MARKET CONDITIONS IN SIGHT. At last we have had frost and out- door stock has seen its last days. Roses and carnations, in fact, all flowers had disappeared from the counters of the wholesalers by noon. October 9. Carnations were quoted at two and one-half and three cents and roses three to eight cents. Smilax and all kinds of greens were in de- mand. Chrysanthemums, especially yellow, brought low prices, but good stock sold at fair figures. Dahlias are about over. Violets are poor, the blooms being small. NOTES. Mullanphy Florists will move into more commodious quarters at the southeast corner of Eighth and Locust streets about the end of this month. The store is westward and trade is moving in that direction. The store will be decorated in green and gold and will have large and handsome show windows. A balcony will be erected around the store furnishing office room and ladies' waiting rooms. Below is a very roomy basement where the selecting of stock and the storing of supplies will be taken care of. O'Leary, the Florist, had a large chrysanthemum wedding, October 9. the Windier Wholesale Floral Co. fur- nishing the chrysanthemums. George H. Angermueller is now start- ing to display his Christmas novelties. He seems to . have a greater supply than ever before. Grimm & Gorly had special decora- tions at the automobile show includ- ing a parkway and sunken garden. Some fine orchids, lily of the valley and roses were to be seen at C. A. Kuehn's. 650 The American Florist. Oct. 16, E. L. Rogers has remodeled and painted his new wire design shop and reports trade good. W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. received a large consignment of Bos- ton ferns recently. The stock at H. G. Berning's was tip top and included extra fine roses and carnations. Richard Frow, of Normandy, will be cutting some nice chrysanthemums in a week or so. W. F. Pittsburgh. COLD WEATHER CAUSES STOCK SHORTAGE. Stock is rather scarce at present, owing to the change of seasons and the recent cold weather, which has been accompanied by frost and seems to show no signs of letting up. Roses con- tinue in the lead with dahlias running a close second. Carnations and lilies are also on the market, but are not plentiful enough to supply the demand there is for them. Chrysanthemums are beginning to put in their appear- ance a little more regularly but the shipments are small as yet. Outdoor flowers are about all gone although a few asters and gladioli are still to be seen. George McCallum is concluding a successful trip on the road in conjunc- tion with Ross E. Adgate of the Mc- Callum Co., and will return the last of this week to take charge of the sup- ply department for the winter season. On his return he will move into the city from Allison Park and will take up his residence on the north side with his mother for the winter. The deepest sympathy of the entire trade is extended to Miss McKinley of Randolph & McClements, who has late- ly lost her mother. G. C. M. Milwaukee, Wis. CLUB MEETING. At the florists' club' meeting, October 7, the usual number put in an appear- ance and many live points of business were disposed of in good order. The committee in charge of the proposed flower exhibit, which w_as to have been held in the galleries of the Milwaukee Art Society some time next month, re- ported having interviewed most of the east side retailers and as the arrange- ments as planned by the Art Society were practically to be completely shoul- dered by said retailers, lack of space barring growers and wholesalers, the project for the present was abandoned. The judges of the 1915 Wisconsin state fair, all members of this club, in their report suggested that the chair appoint a committee of three growers, one re- tailer and one wholesaler, to complete- ly revise the premium list on plants and cut flowers and .report at the No- vember meeting so work in form of co- operation with the Wisconsin state board of agriculture could be started soon to make the display's more credit- able and extensive at future fairs. The committee consists of Nic Zweifel, A. G. Kellner, J. Livingstone, C. C. Poll- worth and H. V. Hunkel, with the latter as chairman. Letters from the gen- eral and bowling committees of the Cleveland flower show were read and from present indications Milwaukee will be fairly well represented which will include some of our crack bowlers. Detroit, please take notice. Mr. Spinti. of the firm of Kamp & Spinti Floral Co., of North Milwaukee and E. H. Kneif, 1905 Vliet street, were proposed for membership. The entertainment committee was instructed to arrange some kind of a social affair for the la- dies in the near future. C. B. Whitnall has volunteered to give us an illustrated talk, the topic to be announced later, and undoubtedly it will take place at the November meeting. At a later meeting, probably in December, Wm. Kennedy, of the C. C. Pollworth Co., will entertain with an illustrated talk on his recent visit through the west v including the Pana- ma-Pacific and San Diego expositions. NOTES. Wm. Edlefsen, of Lorane, Oregon, accompanied by his wife, arrived in this city to make a prolonged visit with relatives and friends. Mr. Edlef- sen is one of the pioneer florists of Mil- waukee, who is now enjoying the fruits of his labor on a beautiful homestead near the Pacific coast. Even though he will be 70 next January, he seems to grow younger in looks and actions, a sure sign that the western air fully agrees with him. G. F. Baerman, who a short time ago suffered the total loss of his grain, be- ing destroyed by fire caused by an elec- trical storm, is confined to his bed with pneumonia. E. O. Boston; PRICES ABOVE THE AVERAGE. .During the past week there has been a shortage of flowers and consequently prices have ranged above the average for this time of year. Every day the market cleans up much to the satis- faction of the growers who are fortu- nate enough to be in crop. Carnations are very scarce and nearly any kind of flower brings $4 per 100, the demand being, however, for white varieties. Roses have been selling well also, from $4 per 100 up being the average price. Every variety finds a good market, but Hadley, Russell and Ophelia are the most popular. Chrysanthemums have commenced their season. Golden Glow, October Frost, Smith's Advance, Polly Rose and Unaka comprise the bulk of the shipments. They all find a very good market, $1 to $3 per dozen being received for first class stock. Aspara- gus Sprengeri and plumosus are about the only kinds of stock which are still plentiful. There is a fine lot of Boston ferns being shipped to the markets now. They find very good demand. Business conditions, both wholesale and retail, have been very satisfactory and from all appearances a good fall trade is predicted. NOTES. Henry Zum Brunnen, of Auburndale, has commenced cutting his crop of chrysanthemums. He has very fine flowers of Unaka and Golden Glow; in fact, the best that have been seen in Boston this season. George Hannon, of Dorchester, is able to be up after a 14 weeks' siege with inflammatory rheumatism. He is sending to B. A. McGinty, at the Co- operative Market, a fine lot of Boston ferns. Norris Comley, of Burlington, Mass., is cutting some remarkably fine roses. It is an interesting fact that the first heat he has had in the houses was this week and he sprays but once a week. Joseph Fay has severed his connec- tion with Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., after 15 years of service with the firm. The Boston Co-Operative Flower Mar- ket will hold its annual meeting Octo- ber 30. In the bowling league, Bresnahan of the C. & R. team has the high pinfall record with a total of 335 for three strings. The team standing is as fol- lows: Team Won Lost Carbone * x Galvin * C. & R 3 1 Co-operative Market a * Robinson Co 1 Wax Bros J J Flower Exchange 4 Zinn 4 F. L. W. Buffalo. TRADE ENJOYS WEEK OF ACTIVITY. The past week has been one of ac- tivity among the retail trade, wittt weddings, dinner's and funeral work, the latter , playing a very important, part in the week's business. Stock- has been fair in supply and quality. Roses and dahlias are plentiful, but chrysanthemums and carnations are- very scarce, with the quality poor. Lily of the valley, orchids and gar- denias are good and find a ready sale- NOTES. The florists of this city and vicinity were very much surprised last week. when it was announced that Joseph. Streit, who for over 13 years had been, superintendent for-S. A. Anderson at. his greenhouses, had decided to en- gage in business for himself and re- move from Buffalo. Mr. Streit, or Joe, as every one knows him, has formed a partnership with Michael Bloy, of Detroit, Mich. They will have- a range of houses for growing general stock as in Buffalo, which Joe will run, while Mr. Bloy will take care of the- store, which is a fast increasing part of the flourishing business already es- tablished by Mr. Bloy. What is Buf- falo's loss is Detroit's gain, for Joe- will set a pace among the growers, bowlers or members of the florists' club that will keep all busy to follow up. His activity in everything for the- benefit of all in floriculture was noted in this city and he will be greatly missed. The best wishes of all are- with him in his new venture. Wedding bells again pealed forth, their music in the vicinity of S. A. An- derson's store, on Saturday, October 2, at 5 p. m., when Charles R. F. Fel- ton, artist and decorator with S. A. Anderson, was joined in the holy bonds- of matrimony. The charming lady, who has cast her lot with Charlie's, was Miss Mary Dawson. The wedding- was a quiet one, only those absolutely necessary for the occasion being pres- ent, namely, the minister. Rev. Dr. Ross, one bride, one groom, one maid of honor, one best man, one automo- bile, a dinner for four at the Iroquois, and a trip for two to Cleveland, the "Sixth City." The happy couple will be at home, at 9S4 Elmwood avenue, after October 15. Congratulations- from the florists are extended to the happy couple. All stores on Main street have re- decorated their places and they are- now the brightest and most attractive- stores that can be found in any city. BISON. Cleveland. TRADE BOOMS AS COLD WEATHER ARRIVES- As previously reported, business con- tinues to boom, and the' cool weather is- putting the necessary "pep" into all' lines — cut flowers, plants and supplies.. The frosts reported at various sections: throughout the northern part of Ohio have failed to entirely eliminate out- door stock, as witness the continued arrival of gladioli, asters, dahlias, lark- spurs, lilac, monkshood flowers, gail- lardias and a few cosmos. Carnations: are arriving in increased supply and' gradually improving in size and qual- ity. A few early single violets are seen. Chrysanthemums in yellow, white and' pink are becoming more plentiful every day with yellow predominating. Or- chids are more plentiful, while lily of" the vally and Easter lilies are short of the demand. Roses are daily improv- ing in quality, some extra fine Killar- ney, both pink and white, Shawyer, Sunburst and Wards, arriving. Ameri- can Beauties still lead in popular favor, and the supply is just about equal to the demand. Southern smilax is useel J9 J 5- The American Florist. 651 quite extensively, for fall decorations. Boxwood will soon"' be here. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. NOTES. The sympathy of the trade goes out to C. J. Kirchner of' the Kirehner Floral Co., 9005 Superior avenue, who lost his wife, Friday, October 8. She died of tuberculosis after an illness of several years and was buried October 12 in Calvary cemetery. G. R. Shearer, who has been with the Jones-Russell Co. for the past six years, leaves them to go into business for himself. Mr. Shearer was chief decorator and artist, making most of this firm's novelty baskets and art ware. Visitors : John Walker, Youngstown, O.; B. J. Peat, Norwalk, O.; C. C. Tay- lor, Louisville, Ky., and Martin Reuk- off, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadel- phia, Pa. With the advent of cold weather, greenhouse men are demanding pipe clamps to repair split and broken pipes or wherever leaks are evident. A farewell banquet was given Mr. J_. J. Darnell, retiring manager of the J. M. Gasser Co., October 12. Arba Fowles, of Oberlin, O., joined the force of the Cleveland Florists' Ex- change October 11. C. F. B. Cleveland Flower Show. Among the many novel advertising plans being carried out by the pub- licity committee of the Cleveland flow- er show, is the use of the popular "poster stamps." These small stickers are reproductions, in minature, of the poster cards used by the show and thousands of them are being added to the collections of the school children. It is the committee's aim to get the widest circulation possible of these stamps and a quantity will be sent to anyone, anywhere in the United States, upon request. The local growers and dealers connected with the show and all exhibitors will be provided with them for use upon their business cor- respondence between this time and the date of the show. H. P. Knoble, general chairman, and Timothy Smith, of the admission com- mittee, will confer with Superintendent Frederick of the Cleveland public schools this week to arrange for free admission of the school children on mornings during the show, beginning the second day. There are about 200,000 children enrolled in Cleveland's schools and the committee hopes to have each one take advantage of the educational features of the exhibition. The private gardeners of Cleveland have become more enthusiastic than ever of the Cleveland show since the last meeting held at the Hollenden hotel. In addition to hearing a dis- cussion of the plans of the premium committee they were permitted to have the first peep at the Corrigan cup which arrived that day from the manu- facturers. Eyes opened wide and there were expressions of delight at sight of this beautiful trophy, the largest and most valuable ever offered for a similar event in Cleveland. The pri- vate growers were unanimous in vot- ing the work of the premiums com- mittee satisfactory. Permission has been granted the show committee to place bay trees along Euclid avenue from public square to the Coliseum entrance, dur- ing the exposition. Each bay tree will support a small card directing the observer to the show. The pub- licity committee expect to make this the most attractive and novel scheme of street advertising that has been used in the city. The entertainment committee is busy with the plans for the varied en- tertainment and arrangement of the business and semi-social program dur- ing show days. This committee is headed by G. W. Smith and his aids are, C. J. Graham, George Jacques, S. N. Pente- cost, and F. C. Witthuhn. The rooms of the Cleveland Florists' Club, Hollen- den hotel, will be the meeting place of the various organizations as well as the scene of many social events. Providence, R. I. MODERATE SALES OF MEDIOCRE STOCK. Business the past week has been moderate, with several good days of floral work. Stock, such as it is, is plentiful, but nothing special is noted. Prices have been exceptionally good on all stock. Carnations, now that the asters are done with, are having a good call and the quality shows an improvement daily. Snapdragons will soon make their appearance from sev- eral of the growers. A few violets are arriving now, but the quality is noth- ing extra; the stems are short and the flowers small. Chrysanthemums are still moving slowly, with . almost no demand as yet. The flowers are most- ly small and of the Golden Glow va- riety. A few gladioli are still to be seen. This year the growers all seem to have a good stock of Boston and Whitmani ferns, and the call for them has been very steady, several of the stores running sales on the smaller ones that seem to be a success. NOTES. Mrs. Mary Conley, of the Updike Street Greenhouses, seems to be the only one that is cutting asters of any size just now. The quality runs very good, and she has no trouble in selling them. A new greenhouse is being erected on the grounds of the Butler hospital, on Blackstone boulevard. Swan Peterson, of East Providence, R. I., is erecting a new house on his place 20 by 100 feet. H. A. T. Toledo. AUTUMN BUSINESS OPENS WELL. Autumn flowers with their bright cheerful colors seem most happily en- dowed by nature to relieve an other- wise rather gloomy and melancholy season. The general public of this city seem to be aware of the cheering effect of the gorgeous, colorful chrysanthe- mums judging from the way they are buying these beautiful fall flowers. Stock of all kinds with the possible exception of roses has been plentiful. Carnations are now of excellent quality but the demand is not very lively. Dah- lias are still numerous. Bulbous stock is good this fall. Retail florists who stocked up on the colchicum bulbs re- port heavy sales. Florists here expect a brisk fall business until the first of the year and are confident that all records will be broken. CLUB MEETING. As a result of the favorable report made by the show committee consist- ing of Will Krueger and Ludwig Shiller, the Toledo Florists' Club at its last meeting voted to hold a fall flower show November 7-10. Since many of the local florists have decided to visit the Cleveland flower show which will be held immediately follow- ing the local show, this date was chosen so as not to conflict with the show of Toledo's sister city which has been working strenuously for success. A committee is now waiting upon those connected with the trade in an effort to create enthusiasm. This will be the first public flower show held by the local club. At this meeting the annual election of officers was held which re- sulted as follows : George Bayer, president;. Harry Heinl, vice-president; Arthur C. Kneisel, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Bayer has always taken an active interest in the Toledo Flor- ists' Clubhand has taken hold of his new duties with energy and zeal which promises a successful year for this thriving organization. A vote of thanks was extended the retiring officers for faithful work throughout the past year. NOTES. The Lindley Floral Co. threw open the doors of its new store to the public, October 9. The location on St. Clair street near Keith's theater is a splen- did one as the beautiful store is passed by thousands of pleasure seekers daily. For the opening the windows were strikingly trimmed with many beautiful baskets, including gorgeous arrange- ments of King gladioli and flame colored dahlias, roses and lily of the valley. The display was admired by thousands. Miss- Lindley, the pro- prietress of the new shop, was formerly employed at the Feniger Flower Shop on Adams street. Herself an able flor- ist, she is being assisted by Henry Kl under, formerly manager of the Art Floral Co. until that firm retired from business, and recognized as one of the most capable men in the trade in this city. Miss G. Winters, the able florist who has charge of the large houses of George Bayer is at Robinwood hospital suffering from a nervous breakdown due to persistent application to her work. Miss Winters is recognized as an expert violet grower. Miss Patten has returned from a two weeks' trip to Atlantic city where she greatly enjoyed ocean bathing. While at the sea shore resort, Miss Patten had a narrow escape from drowning, but thanks to the ever pres- ent hero, she was saved. A. C. K. Frederickton, N. B. After a cool summer with scarcely any warm weather, the harvest sea- son is at hand, with weather conditions very favorable. The potato crop is far below the average, probably a third less, with prices on the local market of $2 per barrel and predictions have been made that the price will advance to $4 before spring. Spring root crops are generally good and greenhouse stocks are looking well. Carnations and chrysanthemums are just coming in. The demand for funeral work has been heavy, and asters which proved very good this year were used to ex- cellent advantage in the designs. As we get most of our roses from Montreal or Ontario points, we notice that the old Bride and Bridesmaid varieties have been discarded for the Killarneys in pink and white, which when open are no better than the "dog roses" which as children we used to gather in the hedge rows across the sea. From our experience, the Bride rose was superior to the stock we are receiving now, when keeping qualities are considered. The semi-annual exhibition held here two weeks ago was a great success, both financially and in the character of the displays, especially considering the war time disadvantages that exist in the province. In the classes for plants and cut blooms, J. Bebbington & Son were among the winners, being awarded a number of first and second prizes. This firm was also successful in the competition in the classes for vegetables, taking first prize for the best collection; also first for most popular potato grown in this section, namelv Irish Cobbler. J. B. 652 The American Florist. Oct. 16, OBITUARY. George G. Goldbach. George G. Goldbach, prominent re- tail florist of Lancaster, Pa., died at St. Joseph's hospital in that city Octo- ber G, aged 37 years. About 10 days previous to his death, he irritated a pimple on his arm, and soon after the member commenced to swell as the re- sult of blood poisoning which caused his untimely death. He started in the florist business in the eastern part of Lancaster about 17 years ago, at which time he built a fine range of glass, which he conducted in connection with a good retail busi- ness. This increased in volume until a down town establishment became necessary, and property was purchased at 141 North Duke street, where a conservatory and well-appointed flower shop was built and a thriving business resulted. In addition to his wife and three children, he is mourned by a host of friends, for he was one of those rare characters who made friends with everyone he met and learned to know them. The Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Benevolent League, the Royal Arcanum, the Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lancaster Lodge of Moose and the Lancaster County Flor- ists' Club were all proud to have him as a member. The funeral was held in St. Anthony's church with requiem high mass and a very touching tribute to his sterling qualities as a man and brother was paid by Father Kauhl. Members of the florists club attended in a body and the numerous floral tributes, many of them unusually hand- some, some being sent from friends in the trade from distant points, bore evi- dence of the high esteem in which he was held. The business will be continued by Mrs. Goldbach, and the Lancaster County Florists' Club stand ready to a man to give her every assistance In its power. A. M. H. Ogleseby Paul. Oglesby Paul, a noted landscape ar- chitect of Philadelphia, died October 5 in a Boston hospital, where he had been taken from Narragansett Pier, R. I., for an operation. He was born in Philadelphia and was in his thirty- ninth year. He is said to have taken an active part in the landscape work of Fairmount park, Philadelphia. A. F. F. Los Angeles. SCHOOL GARDENS CONTEST AWARDS. Ending perhaps the greatest beauti- fication movement ever undertaken by the school children of any county in the United States, the judges in the Los Angeles County beautifying con- test have filed their final reports, awarding a total of $8,000 in prizes to successful contestants. Inaugurated by the general committee as part of a campaign to beautify both the city and county for the reception of ex- position-year visitors, 26S schools out- side of the city of Los Angeles were enlisted in the contest, as well as 21 women's clubs and various munici- palities. In each class, four prizes, ranging from $400 down to $75, with the addition of a grand prize of $1,000 for the municipality having the most beautifully decorated club grounds, which was awarded to Pasadena as the" result of an ensemble of pretty school grounds, the East Whittier school also capturing the special prize of $400 for the best improvement in school grounds as well as first place in its class, and the Shakespeare Club of Pasadena won the $400 prize for the prettiest women's club grounds. A special prize of $25 was awarded to the Las Virgines school at Calabasas, where the teacher, Miss Mattie Wolfe, and her six pupils made a pretty gar- den in the barren foothill soil, regard- less of the fact that the tiny workers had to carry water a mile to supply irrigation. Expenditures of more than $100,000 are estimated by the judges, E. H. Lahee of Los Angeles, W. S. Kienholz of Pasadena and W. B. Mc- Queen of Long Beach, to have been made by the competitors in the con- test throughout the county, and in a number of cases included the erection of summer houses, per- golas and other garden features. As stated by the judges in their re- port, the benefit of the movement is inestimable and they have suggested in view of the small cost at which such permanently beautiful effects and edu- cational advantages were obtained, that the work so auspiciously begun, be con- tinued on a broader scale, and suggest a plan whereby every school in the county would eventually be a prize winner. NOTES. Charles A. Chambers of the Luther Burbank Co., San Francisco, is not only a horticulturist, but humorist and baseball fan as well. He is now propagating an infallible self-hitting bat, and is looking for the right kind of wood, which he will inoculate with fish oil from his golf fish which he is raising in Sweden and which have a tremendous kick in their tail. The Broadway Florists are expecting large shipments of supplies from Chi- cago and Philadelphia in the near fu- ture. Dahlias, roses and chrysanthe- mums of exceptional quality were seen in their store this week. F. W. Nel- son, formerly of the Washington Flower Shop, is now sales manager of this establishment. The Germain Seed & Plant Co. are making extensive improvements at their nursery. They now have one acre under lath and are building two greenhouses, each 26 by 300 feet. The trial grounds comprise nine acres in addition to . 15 acres used as sample grounds. A. E. Hanson, who has been with Theodore Payne's store force, has taken a position on the road selling seeds and pushing the slogan "Sow Payne's Wild Flower Seeds and Help Nature Make California Beautiful." Wright's Flower Shop is looking for- ward to excellent fall business. Amer- ican Beauties and Killarney roses, with dahlias, water lilies and chrysan- themums are features at this store. Mayor Sebastian has appointed a committee, called the "Lot Beautiful Committee," with owners of vacant property and convert such lots into rose and flower gardens. The Darling Flower Shop reports the largest summer business in its history. Elegant stock in water lilies and chrysanthemums are displayed in the windows this week. F.. Lichtenberger is displaying some very attractive basket arrangements. He is also planning a big chrysanthe- mum display, when all colors are in. Mrs.- Johanssen, of the Johanssen Seed Co., who has been ill for six weeks, is recovering rapidly and will return to business soon. J. W. Howell, the California Florist, formerly of Hollywood, is now located in commodious quarters at 702 West Seventh street. The Pasadena Horticultural Society will hold its eighth annual flower show in Central park, October 2S-30. Local florists all report increasing business, and good winter, trade is an- ticipated. H. S. K. Oklahoma City. Florists report that business is' very good. There is quite a call for wed- ding decorations and the transient trade is increasing steadily. Added to this, there has been quite a heavy demand for designs, both locally and from out of town, making altogether a busy week. NOTES. The flower show which was held Oc- tober 8, under the auspices of the State Civic Improvement Association, was the finest and largest exhibition of flowers ever gotten together in this state, and was visited by thousands of people. Furrow & Co. made a choice display of roses and cyclamens, and Mrs. Eager, of that firm lent very valuable aid in arranging the numer- ous exhibits. In the afternoon Geo. Stiles gave an interesting talk on flower culture and incidentally donated a dozen narcissus bulbs to each lady- present. H. S. McClenahan gave a talk on rose culture. It is an almost as- sured fact that we shall have two, if not more, flower shows each year from now on. Walter Mott, representing Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. T., was here on his annual visit this week. Lon Foster, manager of Furrow & Co.'s store, took him as his guest to the Advertising Men's luncheon. Mr. Foster put up a job with the toast-master and Mr. Mott was duly called upon. He rose to the emergency, however, and entertained the company with a very witty address. Invitations have been received for the annual exhibition of the Chrysanthe- mum Society of America, which will be held in conjunction with the fall show of the Cleveland Florists' Club at Cleveland, November 10-14. The show committee in that city evidently have a "live wire" in charge, but dis- tance will prevent attendance from here. Furrow & Co. have begun to cut chrysanthemums at their Guthrie greenhouses. The Stiles Co. will begin to cut within the next few days. Visitors : A. S. Gray, and Mrs. EfEe Byington, both of Chickasha, Okla. Mrs. Byington is connected with the Chickasha Greenhouses. S. S. B. Brampton, Ont. UNUSUAL DEMAND AND SHORT SUPPLY. This city, the headquarters of the Canadian wholesale florists, is experi- encing trying times as far as the trade is concerned, due to the heavy demand for flowers, and since frosts have killed the outdoor varieties, the supply is far from sufficient to fill orders. Roses are the main crop at present, and while a short time ago they were so plentiful that they were sacrificed, at present the supply is limited compared with the demand. The cool weather is of course responsible for this, although it has helped the quality, which is ex- cellent. Lily of the valley is good stock, with none going to waste. Chrysanthemums are two weeks late, NOTES. The Dale estate has added a number of rose varieties this season and the list now includes Hoosier Beauty. Ophelia, Stanley and Shawyer, all of which are doing nicely and meet with ready sale. Richmond. American Beauty,. Queen, Morgan and the Killar- neys are still the old standbys. Cy- pripediums and carnations are coming into bloom. R. Jennings' place is in its usual good shape. Chrysanthemums are the main crop at present and are in fair condition, although a number of the early ones have damped off. At pres- '9*5- The American Florist. 653 ent Unaka, Crawford, Pink, Bergman and Golden Glow are being cut. Car- nations show great promise and have a fair crop of blooms at present. Violets look good. Wm. Fendley has a good supply of carnations and violets and will make heavy shipments from now on. Chry- santhemums and greens fill the remain- ing houses, and the outlook for good crops of these is promising. D. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The annual dahlia show of this so- ciety was held in Pembroke hall. Glen Cove, N. Y., Thursday, October 7. Some very fine exhibits were staged and the competition in all classes was very keen. The class for table decorations was one of the main features of the exhibition and brought forth eight en- tries, all excellent. R. Jones was suc- cessful in taking first honors in this competition, with J. Adler, second and Harry Jones, third. Among other prize winners in the various classes were the following : Mrs. W. J. Matheson, Huntington, (J. Kirby, Gr.); Mrs. H. Darlington, Mamaroneck, (P. W. Popp, Gr.); Mrs. C. D. Smithers (P. Char- bonnard, Gr.); Mrs. F. S. Smithers (V. Cleves, Gr.); Mrs. G. D. Pratt (J. F. Johnstone, Gr.); F. W. Wool- worth (W. D. Robinson, Gr.); W. R: Coe. Oyster Bay, (J. Robinson, Gr.); J. B. Taylor, Jericho, (G. Wilson, Gr.); J. T. Pratt (J. W. Everitt, Gr.); Mrs. J. H. Otley (J. McDonald, Gr.); Mrs. H. L. Pratt (H. Gaut, Gr.) The judges were James Bell, Thomas Griffin and William "Vert. Jas. Gladstone, Cor. Sec'y. Wichita, Kan. USUAL AUTUMN BUSINESS. The demand is only fair, but the usual autumn work fills in any gap caused by slack business. Heavy rains in September finished the aster crop, and all outdoor stock is practically through by this time. Chrysanthemums are in moderate supply and quality. The Wichita exposition and wheat show, Oct. 4-15, has a splendid dis- play of farm and orchard products. The apple, wheat, and corn displays are very extensive and of fine quality. Canada, the Wolf river country, and other districts outside the state, have large and elaborate displays. Chas. P. Mueller is a member of the board of directors of the exposition. He has charge of the decorations, both for the exposition buildings and the principal business streets, and has certainly handled the job very well indeed. Double the floor space, modern front, central sky-light, equally good location and less rent, presented a moving proposition to W. H. Culp & Co., which they accepted, and are now located at 139 North Main street, directly across the street from their old stand. W. H. C. Minneapolis, Minn. Business has been exceptionally good, but there has been a shortage of stock in nearly all lines and prices have taken a jump in consequence. Several of the stores report telegraph orders in many instances not filled, the answer being, "stock all sold." The Minneapolis Florists' Club held its meeting at the L. S. Donaldson Co.'s greenhouses, October 5. There were about 50 members in attendance. At the election of officers, the following were chosen to serve for the ensuing year: J. G. Taylor, president; Hugh Will, vice-president; A. S. Rice, treas- urer; Wm. Vasatka, secretary. The trustees are R. N. Rudlinger, Cal Rice, Max Kaiser and W. D. Desmond. T. C. R. FAR AND NEAR. San Francisco, Calif. — The Cali- fornia State Floral Society and the Alameda County Floral Society in con- junction with the department of hor- ticulture of the Panama-Pacific exposi- tion held a very successful and well attended dahlia show, September 18-19. Windsor, Ont. — A new house 14 by 50 feet is being built and numerous im- provements made at the establish- ment of Howe & Carter. Business is improving and the addition of more houses in the near future is antici- pated. Raleigh, N. C. — The Woman's Club and representatives of other local organizations have urged the county commissioners to employ a landscape gardener for the purpose of beautify- ing the court house grounds. .Houston, Tex. — John J. Boyle, for- merly manager of the Forestdale Flow- er Shop, and Thos. A. Pendarvis, late of the Texas Company, have formed a partnership and opened a flower store at 721 Main street ' New Orleans, la. — Chrysanthe- mums will be a rarity in this city this fall as the result of the recent storm, according to C. W. Eichling, who esti- mates the damage to the crop is over 80 per cent. Ottawa, Ont. — With outdoor aster stock done for, but with a continued demand especially for table use, several growers in this vicinity are growing late asters under glass. Little Rock, Ark. — P. M. Palez will re-open his florist store at 606 Main street, about October 15, when he will be in a better position then ever to supply his patrons. Elkhart, Ind. — The business of Wil- liam Currier, florist, has been thrown into federal bankruptcy, following ap- plication of creditors for the appoint- ment of a receiver. Lerot, III. — L. L. Fry is making ex- tensive improvements at his range. A new greenhouse, 48x90 feet, is being erected and a new steam heating plant is being installed. Montgomery, Ala. — A number of im- provements have been made at the city establishment of the Rosemont Gardens. A splendid fall trade is anti- cipated. Chippewa falls, Wis. — The first an- nual school garden exhibition was a success beyond expectations and as- sures a more elaborate display next year. Watsonville, Calif. — This city has been named by the postoffice depart- ment as a point of terminal inspection of plants and shrubs offered for mail- ing. Bad Axe, Mich. — G. A. Deady has built one house 21 by 100 feet. A lim- ited amount of vegetables will be grown in addition to flowering plants. ' Chippewa Falls, Wis. — F. S. Wie- gand, proprietor of the Chippewa Falls Greenhouses, has purchased eight acres of land and will increase his range. Monmouth, III. — Jos. Arling and Oscar Swanson, of Princeton, 111., have purchased five acres of land and will erect a range of greenhouses here. Moorhead, N. D. — Strand Bros, are erecting a greenhouse on Eighth street, and will enter the florist trade this fall. Philadelphia, Pa. — John Wieland is erecting one house 22 by 90 feet at 111 West Luray street, to cost $500. Portland, Ore. — Henry Clemmens and Julius Cohn have incorporated un- der the name of Henry Clemmens, Florist, Inc. Capital stock, $1,000. Providence, R. I. — Maurice Miller is making preparations for excellent fall business and has reopened his flower shop on Westminster street. Handlet, Tex. — A new house, 28x72 feet, which will be devoted to orchid flowering sweet peas is being added to the range of R. C. Massie. Clinton, Mo. — The Clinton Green- houses have been sold by T. L. Snod- grass to Edgar Cornick, who has been employed as his assistant. Bridgeton, N. J. — Adolph Hespelt, the North Laurel street florist, has pur- chased the Ingles Flower Shop and will continue the business. Austin, Minn. — A. N. Kinsman, pro- prietor of the Austin Greenhouses, is motoring to southern Florida where he will spend the winter. Bridgeport, Conn. — Julius Happ, who has been foreman at James Horan & Son's range for 35 years, has retired from active service. Prairie du Chien, Wis. — C C. Case has erected a greenhouse 30 by 40 feet. The space will be divided between flow- ers and vegetables. Reading, Mass. — Otto Runge has rented a greenhouse here and will sell his stock at his stall at the Boston Flower Exchange. Newark, N. J. — George Penek, who conducts a flower shop at 637 Broad street, has opened a branch at 142 Belleville avenue. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The Michigan Horticultural Society will hold its an- nual meeting in this city the first week in December. Crown Point, Ind. — Alois Frey has made arrangements in California for the growing of his new colored freesia bulbs there. Stoneham, Mass.— John M. White, florist, has filed a petition in bank- ruptcy. Liabilities are $2,795; assets, $2,512. Houston, Tex. — The range of W. H. Perkins, 2100 Maury street, damaged in the recent storm, is undergoing re- pairs. St. Joseph, Mo.— Rudolph Rau, late superintendent of parks, will enter the florist business on Savannah ave- nue. Ludington, Mich. — Martin Lind has bought the greenhouse and nursery business of E. L. Brillhart, bankrupt. Cleveland, O. — F. C. W. Brown as- sumed his duties as general manager of the J. M. Gasser Co., October 1. Needham, Mass. — Extensive addi- tions and improvements are being made at the range of P. E. Richwag;en. East Greenwich, r. i. — A new house, which will be planted to violets, is being erected by James Hay. Indianapolis, Ind. — A. Reynolds has purchased the flower shop of A. W. Brandt, 5 East Ohio street. South Bend, Ind. — Plans are under consideration to remodel Leeper and Studebaker parks. Columbus, O. — The Columbus Floral Co. has been incorporated; capital stock, $70,000. Blackduck. Minn. — J. W. Baney is building an addition to his greenhouse. Stratford. Conn. — John O'Neill has leased the range of Chauncey Mills. 654 The American Florist. Oct. 16. The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always •end the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 645 — Dahlias — Gladiolus 645 — Callas — Mignonette 645 Convention garden at Houston 646 — C. L. Brock (portrait) 646 Chicago Florists' Club (illus. ) 646 Painting yellow pine and cypress 646 Fourth national flower show 648 Vincent's dahlia show (illus.) 648 Chrysanthemum Society of America 648 Chimneys and boilers 649 Belgian plants 649 Correction 649 Orchid hybrids 649 St. Louis 649 Pittsburgh 650 Milwaukee, Wis 650 Boston 650 Buffalo 650 Cleveland 650 Cleveland flower show 651 Providence, R. 1 651 Toledo 651 Frederieton, N. B 651 Obituary .'652 — George G. Goldbach 652 — Oglesby Paul 652 Oklahoma City 652 Brampton, Ont 652 Nassau County Hort. Society 653 Wichita, Kan. ...-. 653 Minneapolis, Minn 653 Virgin-Reuter 654 American Carnation Society : -....654 Chicago Grand Floral Festival 654 Chicago 658 Cincinnati 662 Philadelphia 664 Columbus, 664 New York 666 New York Florists' Club 666 Kansas City 668 Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society 668 The seed trade 674 — Dickinson leases tract . 674 ■ — Iowa seed dealers 674 — Russian embargo formally lifted 674 — American Seed Trade Association 674 — Corn crop damaged 674 — Maine potatoes advance 674 The nursery trade 678 — Nursery cultivation in 1915 678 Market gardeners 680 —War food exhibition in London 680 Los Angeles County Hort. Society 687 Ft. Wayne, Ind. 689 Trenton. N. J 690 Grand Rapids, Mich ' 690 Canna stalks should be cut down at once to four inches from the ground before any frozen sap can descend into the tubers, the clumps lifted and gotten into a temperature of from 50 to 60 degrees. Virgin-Retuer. Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Nola Mary Virgin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah J. Virgin, New Orleans, La., to Louis Bernard Keuter, of the same city, October 20. Personal. S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., re- ceived the good wishes of many friends October 7, the occasion being his sixty- fourth birthday. Jackson Dawson, superintendent of Arnold Arboretum, Brookline, Mass., celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday October 5. American Carnation Society. A meeting of the board of directors will be held at Cleveland, O., Friday, November 12. The Cleveland Florists' Club rooms in the Hollenden hotel will be placed at our disposal and the meet- ing will be called at 4:00 p. m. Any of our members who happen to be in Cleveland at that time, are invited to be present. A. F. J. BATJR, Sec'y. Chicago Grand Floral Festival, The regular meeting of the execu- tive committee of the Chicago Grand Floral Festival was held at the Hotel Morrison, October 7, A. Henderson, W. N. Rudd, W. J. Keimel, Geo. Asmus, Guy W. French, E. F. Kurow- ski, Arnold Ringier, B. Kanst, Robert Brenton, Payne Jennings, N. P. Miller and M. Barker in attendance. Routine business connected with the coming exhibition, to be held at the Coliseum, November 9-14, occupied the attention of the committee the greater part of the afternoon and reports from chairmen of the various sub-com- mittees showed substantial progress. Manager French announced that a large number of special prizes have already been secured and others prom- ised. Arrangements are being made for extensive exhibits from the various park systems and plans for Robert Brenton's novel flower dance feature are going well. The name of Prof. H. B. Dorner, of the University of Illinois, has been added to the lecture program, his sub- ject being "Garden Flowers" with an extensive exhibit of stereopticon slides, and E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., has promised a talk on garden roses. Exhibitors in the non-competitive trade display will be given one trade ticket good the first day of the show for each square foot of space taken. E. F. "Winterson has been appointed chairman of the trade tickets com- mittee. M. BARKER, Chairman Publicity Committee. Coming; Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list, and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.] October 20-23. Long Beach, Calif.— Fall flow- er show. Long Beach Horticultural Society. Samuel Whitford, 1508 Appleton street, secre- tary. October 21-26, San Francisco, Calif. — Fall Flower Show, Pacific Horticultural Society in conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Department of Horticulture of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, Palace of Horticulture, Exposition Grounds. T. Taylor, secretary, 2714 McAllister street, San Francisco. October 26-27, Lenox, Mass. — Grand fall ex- hibition, Lenox Horticultural Society, Town hall. John Carman, Lenox, secretary. October 28-29, Madison, N. J. — Annual flower show, Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Assembly hall. Edward Reagan, sec- retary, Morristown, N. J. October 28-29, Glen Cove, N. Y.— Fall exhi- bition, Nassau County Horticultural Society, Pembroke hall. Harry Jones, secretary, Box 197, Glen Cove. October 28-30, Pasadena, Calif.— Annual fall flower show, Pasadena Horticultural Society, Central park. Geo. H. Kennedy, secretary, 497 Bradford street, Pasadena. October 29-31, Mt. Kisco, N. Y.— Fall show, North Westchester Co. Horticultural and Agricultural Society, Civic hall. Matthew J. O'Brien, secretary, Mount Kisco. November 3-4, New London, Conn. — Chrysan- themum, fruit and vegetable show, New London Horticultural Society, City hall. John Hum- phrey, secretary, New London. November 3-5, New York, — Exhibition of flow- ers, plants, fruits and vegetables. American Institute of New York, 25-33 West Thirty- ninth street. W. A. Eggleson, secretary board of managers, 324 West Twenty-third street, New York. November 3-6, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Mnsic hall. Edward W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarry- town. November 3-4, Holyoke, Mass, — Annual flower show, Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Windsor hall. James Whiting, secretary, French hall, M. A. C, Amherst, Mass. November 4-5, Worcester, Mass. — Chrysanthe- mum exhibition, Worcester County Horticul- tural Society, Horticultural ball. L. C. Midg- ley, secretary, 18 Front street, Worcester. November 4-7, Boston, Mass. — Autumn exhi- bition of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticul- tural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Mas- sachusetts avenue, Boston. November 4-7, New York. — Annual fall show, Horticultural Society of New York, American Museum of Natural History. George V. Nash, secretary, N. Y. Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York. November 5-6, Stamford, Conn. — Annual ex- hibition, Westchester & Fairfield Horticultural Society. J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Conn., sec- retary; Henry Wild, Riverside, Conn., exhibi- tion manager. November 9-12, Philadelphia, Pa.— Chrysan- themum show, Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, Horticultural hall, Broad street, below Locust. David Rust, secretary. November 9-14, Chicago. — Chicago Grand Flo- ral Festival, Horticultural Society and the Chi- cago Florists' Club, Coliseum. N. P. Miller, secretary, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chi- cago. November 10-14, Cleveland, O. — Annual exhi- bition, Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. Frank A. Friedley, secretary. Exhibition Committee, 356 Leader Building, Cleveland. November 11-12, Providence, E. I. — Fall exhi- bition, Rhode Island Horticultural Society, Ball room, Narragansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, secretary, Box ISO, Kingston, R. I. November 10-14, Cleveland, O. — Fall exhibi- tion and meeting, American Rose Society in connection with the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. W. G. Bate, chairman fall exhibi- tion committee, Newton Falls, O. November 15-20, Baltimore, Md.— Maryland Week exhibition, Maryland State Horticultural Society, Fifth Regiment Armory. Thomas B. Symons, secretary, College Park, Md. January — , 1916, St. Louis, Mo. — Annual con- vention and exhibition of the American Car- nation Society. A. F. J. Baur, secretary, Thir- ty-eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis. Ind. March 25-April 2, Philadelphia, Pa. — Fourth National Flower Show, under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, Convention hall, Broad street and Allegheny avenue. John Young, secretary, 53 West Twenty-eighth street, New York. April 5-12, 1916, New York.— International Flower Show, Horticultural Society of New York and the New York Florists' Club, Grand Central Palace. John Young, secretary, 53 West Twenty-eighth street, New York. Club Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich., October 18. — Detroit Florists' Club, Bemb Floral hall, 153 Bates street. R. H. Wells, secretary, 827 Canfleld avenue, De- troit. Montreal, Que., October 18. — Montreal Gar- deners' and Florists' Club, Montreal Floral Ex- change, 140 Mansfield street. W. H. Horobin, secretary, 283 Marquette street, Montreal. Grand Rapids, Mich,, October 18. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Edward Freyling, secretary, 1057 Wealthy avenue, Grand Rapids. Boston, Mass., October 19. — Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, Horticultural hall. Wm. Craig, secretary, Faulkner Farm, Brook- line. Lake Geneva, Wis., October 19, — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, Horticul- tural hall, Raymond Niles, secretary, Lake Geneva. Toronto, Ont., October 19. — Gardeners' and Florists' of Ontario, St. George's hall, Elm street. Geo. Douglas, secretary, 1S9 Merton street, Toronto. Newark, N. J., October 21. — Essex County Florists' Club, Kreuger auditorium, 25 Bel- mont avenue. John Crossley, secretary, 37 Belleville avenue, Newark. New Orleans, La., October 21. — New Orleans Horticultural Society, Association of Commerce building, corner St. Charles and Common streets. C. R. Panter, secretary, 2320 Calhoun street, New Orleans. Tacoma, Wash., October 21. — Tacoma Flo- rists' Association, Maccabee hall, Eleventh and C streets. F. H. Atchison, secretary, South Fiftieth and East F street, Tacoma. Hartford, Conn., October 22. — The Connecticut Horticultural Society, County building, Hart- ford. Alfred Dixon, secretary, 25 Wilcox street, Wethersfield, Conn. i9 r 5- The American Florist. 655 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enciose lOcents es^ra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As assistant on a private place; inside; good reference; English; age 25. Address Key 562, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Assistant inside private plaae; 12 years' experience; good references; age, 25, Address Key 570, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By German, 28 years of age, married; six years experience in growing cucum- bers in hothouses. Address Key 568, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Englishman, married, age 31; life experience in all branches. Private place preferred. Address Key 567, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper; can bring some business. Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted— By middle aged German gardener as foreman. Understands the care- taking of pot-plants and general greenhouse stock. Specialist in roses. AddresB Key 547, care American Floris Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and designer desires a position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Kev 544. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Frenchman, sober and re" liable, wants position as assistant in greenhouse* Chance to learn preferred to wages; has had a little experience with orchids. Porion, Bustleton, Pa. Situation Wanted—By a young gardener who would like to learn the florist business; willing to start for small wages; can give good reference. Address William Maske, 863 E. Chelton Ave., Germantown. Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Want€d-By American, 24. with life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good references. J. M., Box 37, Loudonville, Albany, N. Y. Situation Wanted— Young English lady who has had much experience in London flower shops, is desirous of securing a situation in a Chicago loop store; can come well recommended. For further particulars address Key 571. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Swede, age 28. single ; competent all around gardener; 12 years expe- rience in different European countries. First-class greenhouse man. References. Address M. Olson, 50 Houghton St.. Dorchester. Mass. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton, Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— By a No. 1 designer and decorator, having 16 years' experience in the florist business, wants a position with an up-to- date store; capable of managing a good store. Can give first-class references. State salary and if permanent position in first letter. Address Key 564, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A good grower to buy half interest in well established greenhouse. Key 552. care American Florist Help Wanted— Grower of pot plants; must come well recommended; handy in store. A. Malchow, 3745 North Clark St.. Chicago. Help Wanted —Experienced florists wanted for cut flower departments; no plantsmenneed apply. Bloomingdale Bros., 59th Street and 3rd Ave.. New York City. For Sale— Going out of business, we offer for sale boilers, steam pipe and glass. Write for prices. O. L. Baird, Dixon. 111. For Sale— Florist greenhouse business; good seven room house; l A acre lot, all in running order; going south; will give big bargain; all for $1800. C. P. Waldo. Chillicotbe. 111. For Sale— Well established nursery business in western Washington; splendid trade in orna- mentals, both wholesale and retail. Price $15,000. Address Key 563 care American Florist. For Sale— 14,000 feet of glass, 2% acres of ground, 7 room cottage, barns and sheds, green- houses partly planted to pompons, for particulars apply to, A. W. Meyer, South Holland. Ills. For Sale— Fine $250.00 retail florists' refriger- ator for $150.00 cash. Reason for selling, owner wants to install larger one of same make. Used only six months. Now in use in Chicago retail store, where same can be inspected. For further particulars, address Key 566, care American Florist. For Sale— On account of death of mv husband, have 4 greenhouses and dwellings for sale or rent. Splendid location, established 28 years, doing fine business; whatever is in stock given gratis. For particulars call or write. Mrs. Theresa Valom, 838 31st Street, Milwaukee. Wis. For Sale or Lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing 25,000 square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25,000 population to draw from. Address Key 556. care American Florist. For Lease or Sale— My new greenhouse, 20x120 and 2 acres of best land, 4 room house, furnished. Greenhouse planted to late sort roses; cutting good ones. Ready market. Will rent cheap to a rose grower for a year. Here is your chance to try a year on the coast. Can do business from your first day in possession. To a good man I will give a good chance. Get busy. S. L. Harper. Florist, 9021 Pacific Ave.. Tacoma, Wash. Help Wanted Foreman for large commercial place in middle west. Must be expert rose grower. State full particulars in first letter. Key XXX, care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of glass: must be in good con- dition, Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par ticulars in first letter. Address Key 557, care American Florist. Boiler For Sale. Fire box steam boiler 48x12 in good condition, cost $450 when new, but will sacrifice cheap if taken at once. F. O. B. Chicago Key 569, care American Florist. Excellent Opportunity for Florist with $4000 to $6000 Cash 7 acres good, level ground on steam railroad, also interurban; 10 miles from city. Will build to suit, also turn over contract for yearly supply — Vegetable Plants, Hardy Plants, etc. One contract alone should be worked up to several thousand dollars annually. THE J. GHAS. McGULLOUGH SEED CO. 228-230-232 East 4th St.. CINCINNATI. O. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%x.5H inches. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on eummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. _.. F, in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. | The trade Directory I FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN * — Z OF THE t United States and Canada I Latest Edition Issued July, 1915. Price: $3.00, postpaid AMERICAN 440 S. Dearborn St., FLORIST CO. CHICAGO ou need it now for names and addresses. | i: * * ij- .T- -j, jr. jf. -T, -Y- jl .y. ju .T- ju ju .7- j[q jr. -Yj -T. -J- .y. jl ju jK- jf- jtm ju jl jl jgg jf~ jt~ |Yg ^f^ iTnTi iT< tTt iT* >T* ift *T* *T* *T* *T* >T< eX* *T* *T**T* >T* *Ti *X* >T* >1 656 The American Florist. Oct. 16, POEHLMAl> 72-74 E. Randolph St., RUSSELL--VALLEY--CARNATI0N8--BEAUTIE Cattleyas=White Dendrobiums=YelIow Oncidiums=Qardeni CURRENT PRICE LIST. American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 m $5.00 36 in 4.00 30 in 3.00 24 in 2. BO 20 in 2.00 18 in 1.60 Short $0.75 to 1.B0 Mrs. Chas. Russell Per 100 Specials $20.00 Long 15.00 Medium $8.00, to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST MILADY Per 100 Special.. $12 00 Long.... 10.00 Med. ...$6.00 to 8.00 Short... 4.00 Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long $8.00 to 10.00 Medium.. 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN BRILLIANT MINIATURE ROSES CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 GEORGE ELGAR, yellow per 100, 2.00 FIREFLAME, pink per 100, 3.00 MISCELLANEOUS Chrysanthemums per doz., $2.00 to $4.00 Far 100 Smilax,. doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2.00 to 3.00 Adiantum 1.00 Galax, green and brown. ..1000, $1,25 .15 Leucothoe .75 Mexican Ivy per 1000, $6.00 .75 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 2. CO .25 for Christmas delivery ORCHIDS re. Cattleyas $6.00 to White Dendrobinms Yellow Oncidiums per 100, GARDENIAS Per doz.. EASTER LILIES Per 100 \ LILY OF THE VALL Fancy, per 100 2nd $3.00 to CARNATIONS All colors, best, per 100 Medium, per 100 WILD SMILAX Per case We have arranged for a large supply of the best dwarf Virginia sto> FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Red Ruscus==EE Quality, per lb., 75 Beautiful and lustrous wreaths made of our Ruscus now, will keepjn good condition indefinii 50 Assorted Tumbler Baskets (two-toned), with Liners, $10.00 O YO A LEAVES Just what you want for base work in designs and wreaths, 8 to 12 inch flexible leaves, per 100, $1.50. Dull or glossy finish. Cycas Leaves, in assortment, 12 to 40 inch, per 100, $7.00. Brown, Red and Green Magnolia Leaves, per hamper, Write for New Design Book (Colored Plates), Each, 50 cen Give us a trial order, we will please you. Write for our new catalog. '9'5- The American Florist. 657 4 BROS. CO g Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. Field-Grown Carnation Plants, A1 Quality Per 100 8,000 Enchantress $5 00 5,000 Champion 5 00 Per 1000 $45 00 45 00 'ALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants >ts 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high SI. 50 >ts 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high 3.50 ipecimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. Kentia Forsterlana Single Plants Each 6 inch pots, 5 to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 1.00 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in. high 1.50 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 38 to 42 in. high 2.00 6 inch pots, 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 2.25 8 inch tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 5.00 8 inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 5 t. high 6.00 10 inch tubB. 6 to 7 leaves. 5 to 5H ft. high, heavy 8.00 lOinchtubs, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Kentia Forsterlana Made-upPlants Each 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 50 in. high 5.00 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. 4 inch pots. 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots. 8 inch tubs, inch tubs, 8 inch tubs. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 5 to 6 leaves, 18 in, high $4.50 per dozen. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in. high 28 to 30 in. high 36 in. high 38 in. high 48 in. high 58 to 60 in. high Each $0.40 1.00 1.50 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.00 Specimens. $15.00 to $50.00. Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5 inch pots $1.00 7 inch pots, 22 in. high, 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread....... 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs, 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Quality Plants FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani Each 100 Each 'Ot...$0.50 $45.00 10 inch pot. .$2.00 to $2.50 iot 75 12-inch pot.. 3.00 to 3.50 ■ot.... 1.00 CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 ot $ .50 $45.00 ot, strong 75 70.00 ot tt.OOto 1.50 CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. Umbrella Plant ot $8.00 per 100 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Each 5 inch, 3 to 4 tiers $0.75 6 inch, 4 tiers 1.00 7 inch, 4 to 5 tiers 1.25 7 inch. 5 tiers $1.50 to $2.00 ARAUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 6 inch, 2 to 3 tiers $1.00 7 inch, 3 tiers 1.50 7 inch, 3 to 4 tiers 2.00 9 inch, 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 100 4-inch pot $0.35 $30.00 5-inchpot 50 45.00 6-inch pot 75 CYCLAMEN. Best German Strain. 3-inch pot $ 8.00 per 100 SMILAX 2M-inch pot. $2.50 per 100; $23.00 per 1000 3-inchpot 4.50 per 100; 40.00 per 1000 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2«-inch pot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 BEGONIA VERNON In bloom 4-inch, 10c each; $10.00 per 100 CHRYSANTHEMUM POT PLANTS Ready October 20 SYi and 6-inch pots 40c, 50c and 60c each 7-inch 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 and up 658 The American Florist. Oct. 16. CHRYSANTHEMUMS NOW READY— Extra large Yellow, White and Pink, very fancy, $3.00 per doz. Good sized, $2.00 per dozen; Small Yellow Sprays, per bunch, 50 cents. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties - Russell - Ophelia - Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials, extra long stems .. $4.00 30 to 36 in. stems $ 2.50 to 3.00 24 in. stems. New Beauties 2.00 18 in. stems 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100. $6.00 to $8.00 RuSSell Per 100 Specials $12.00 to $15.00 Extra long 10.00 Goodmedium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Special $10.00 Long 8.00 Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, White and Pink 1 '. i • i \ Richmond and Hillingdon Perioo J-on? $8 00 Medium $5 00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Cecile Brunner per bunch, 60c CARNATIONS. Pink, White, Red (indoor) 3.00 to $4.00 Choice EASTER LILIES $1.50 per doz LILY OF THE VAUEY. 4 .00 to 5.C0 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 3.00 FERNS, new Wisconsin 1000, $2.00 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.25 to $1.50 ROSES in lots of 300 or more at the rate of $30.00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUMS— ^ e, ' ow w - h us ™* ^nk. br,., $3.00 per dozen 2.00 per dozen Yellow and White, g-ood medium >#> " Small Yellow in sprays, per bunch ...7.7.50 "cents We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK IS SCARCE. Stock of all kinds is very scarce and the market has cleaned up completely every day the past week at an early hour. The cold weather had something to do with the shortage of stock, but the cleanup was due principally to the great improvement in business both in this city and out-of-town points. The shipping trade has been remarkably good and the city demand was never so heavy the past six months as it was this week. The retail florists have been unusually busy with wedding orders and funeral work, not to men- tion the many store openings, recep- tions, etc. One of the prominent loop florists is very enthusiastic over the business outlook for fall and states that his sales last week were very en- couraging and nearly 50 per cent bet- ter than those of the corresponding week last year. American Beauty roses are arriving in splendid condi- tion and the fancy grades are bringing as high as $4.00 and $5.00 per dozen. Roses of all kinds are in short supply and have advanced considerably in price with not enough stock to fill all the orders. Mrs. Chas. Russell and White Killarney roses particularly are in brisk demand and are bringing good prices. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful but clean up quickly each day at better prices than heretofore. Lily of the valley, orchids and gardenias are having good call and clean up ^V> inc. '-^ WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Baal Randolph Street CHICAGO ,^ C V% <$> WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 66 East Randolph StreeVt CHICAGO F E> R N » Any Quantity— Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS well at good prices with the excep- tion of imported orchids from the east which have been sold as low as $25 per 100 at times. Sweet peas are a trifle more plentiful but there is still a shortage in this line and the better grades are now bringing $1.50 per 100. Gladioli have seen their best days and very little stock in this line is being offered. The heavy frost last week killed nearly all the out-door flowers which have glutted the market for months and while everyone is glad to see them out of the way, some of them could have been used to good advant- age this week. Lilies are scarce and the same holds good for carnations THREE THROUGH SLEEPERS Chicago to the Southwest. The Wabash Road operates a daily through sleeper, Chicago to Hot Springs, one to Houstonandone to El Paso, Texas. Write for folder giving full details. Wabash Ticket Office, 68 W. Ada ms St. which have advanced considerably in price the past few days. The weather recently has been very favorable for growing conditions and while an in- creased supply may reach the mar- ket in a few days stock will not 19*5- The American Florist. 659 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO Russell-Ophelia-Richmond and all the other Roses listed below in large enough supply to fill all the demands. Buy here and get the best obtainable for the least money. Buy Direct From The Grower. £>■ mmmmmm ^ m^.4 It ■*£.«..«. Y 2.^4 Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per dbz. Extra long $4 00 48-inch stems 3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 15 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond Klllarney White Klllarney ... Killarney Brilliant My Maryland \ Medium Per 100 Extra select $8 00 to $1000 Select 6 00 Sunburst Milady.. Ophelia 5 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per doz. Specials $1 60 to $2 00 Select 1 00 Medium 75 Short 50 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Carnations 2.00 to 4.00 Chrysanthemums doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Harris!!. 10 00 to Valley Adlantum Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 75c Ferns, per 1000 $2 60 Leucothoe per 100 $1.00 12 50 4 00 1 00 30 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY be any too plentiful in certain lines for several weeks to come. The sup- ply houses report a big increase in business this week and taken all in all everything points to a very en- couraging season and which will with- out any question be much better than last year. The Grand Floral Festival to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, continues to be the chief topic of conversation in the market and the closer the big event approaches the more boosting one hears and from present indications it appears as if it will be one of the biggest flower shows ever held in this city. NOTES. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation, 176 North Michigan avenue, has leased new quarters in the Le Moyne building at Lake street and North "Wabash avenue, in which the E. C. Amling Co., Bassett & Washburn and A. L. Randall Co. are now located and expect to occupy their new home by November 1, 1915. The change of location was decided upon at a meet- ing of the board of directors held at CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES Mrs. Chas. Russell— Per too Good $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 Extra Fancy.... $12.00 $15.00 Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Richmond and Milady- Long $6.00 per 100 Medium 5.00 per 100 Short 4.00 per 100 Specials billed accordingly. Carnations $2.50 to $3.00 per 100 Chrysanthemums- Select $3.00 to $4.00 per doz. Medium 2.00 to 2.50 per doz. Short 1.00 to 1.50 per doz. Lilies $10.00 to $12.60 per 100 Lily of the Valley 4.00 per 100 Ferns. 2.50 per 1000 Order here and get satisfaction CUT FLOWERS Everything Seasonable ROSES-CARNATIONS-ETC. ALSO GREEN GOODS O. A. TONNER, w $$&? e 30 East Randolph Street. CHICAGO. the store, Tuesday, October 12, and there is no doubt but what the move will result in greater business for the association, for the new stand is one 660 The American Florist. Oct. 16, WIETOR BROS. 162 N.Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS of the best locations in the Great Cen- tral Market. Those present at the meet- ing were : Edw. Muret, president; Fred Schramm, vice-president; Chas. Mc- Cauley, treasurer; George Weiland, sec- retary; Anton Then, Joseph Schoos, Rudolph Ellsworth, Fred Strelow and Paul R. Klingsporn, manager. Man- ager Klingsporn says that they will have about 4,000 square feet of floor space, including the basement room, and that their lease reads for five years, starting May 1, 1916. The store is an L-shaped one with an entrance at 181 North Wabash avenue and 31 East Lake street, and is directly north of the store occupied by Bassett & Washburn across the hallway. Another wholesale concern is figuring on space in the Le Moyne building on the ground floor, further particulars of which will be published later. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy street, has his stock looking in splendid con- dition, particularly the poinsettias and cyclamens. The neighborhood in the vi- cinity of his greenhouses is rapidly be- ing built up with modern flat buildings and it will be only a question of a few years before his property will be too valuable for growing purposes. Mr. Oechslin has worked pretty hard in his day and he can remember the time when he first started in business when he could look out of his front window and see way beyond Lake street, which is impossible now. for the territory north of the greenhouses is well filled with new homes, and the same holds good for the land lying to the east and south. Some of the people in the trade still have an idea that he is lo- cated in the wilderness, for a down- town florist called him up the other day and wanted to know if he would go out and cut him a few oak sprays. A. Henderson, chairman of the Trade Space Committee for the Grand Floral Festival, to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, 1915, is well pleased with the way the space is selling and it appears as if the retail florists par- ticularly will be largely represented, for several of the leading ones have already signed up for space for booths and many more are seriously thinking of doing likewise. The other lines are also well represented and there is no doubt but what every foot of space will be sold before the doors open. When one considers that this is the great central market and that there is always a large number of visitors at the time the show is being held, it is a splendid chance to make a display at such a low cost of 20 and 30 cents per square foot at one of the biggest shows ever held in this city. Those who have not already contracted for space would do well to do so as early as possible, so as to insure a good location. The Cook County fair, which was to take place at Palatine, October 14-16, will be postponed until next year. This decision was reached by the members of the fair association at a recent meeting though an injunction had been granted preventing the state board of live stock commission- ers from interfering with the fair. At the meeting a committee was appointed to draft a letter to be sent to the state board of live stock commissioners and * * * * WARD ROSES $3.00 to $10.00 per 100. Try a sample shipment of 100 or more today. You will not be disappointed for they are of unusually fine color and the stems and foliage are all that can be desired Per 100 Per 100 Milady . . $4.00 to $15.00 Killarney . . $3.00 to $10.00 Killarn'y Brillia't 3.00 to 10.00 White Killarney 3.00 to 10.00 Ophelia . . 3.00 to 10.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 50c ea. RUSSELL— Finest Grown at $4.00 to $20.00 per 100. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION . Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants * 176 North* Michigan'Ave., L.D.Fhone, Randolph 5449. Chicago * ^■4 el i | 4 , 4 l 4 > ^ > 4 > ^ t 4 > 4 > 4 a 4 t C > ^ l ^ ll l | 4 < 4 | 4 a 4*4*4 , 4* , &4 > 4 l 4 l 4 | 4 , 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 , 4 | 4 i 4'4* , 3 a| 3*^ t 4 > 4 > 4 <| S > 4 | 4 , 4 a ^ i 4 >, l f 4 t 4* a ^ * * * * * * * the state veterinarian, expressing will- ingness to co-operate in stamping out the foot and -mouth disease. ' John Mangel,- the Palmer House Florist, is having a fall opening this week and has his place fixed up in grand style including his new conser- vatory which is completely filled with plants and palms. Orchid plants in bloom play an important part in the decoration and if anyone wishes to see a beautiful retail establishment one wants to visit the Mangel store this week. Mr. Mangel has spared no expense in making the decoration complete and has every reason to feel proud of the showing that he is mak- ing. The Fleischman Floral Co. has a new card which it is distributing and bears the words, "Ask your friends if they can say this fast, 'For Fine Fresh Fragrant Flowers For Friends Fone Fleischman.' " This firm is still hear- ing of the splendid Japanese window display that they made and afterwards sold and sent to Florence, Italy, and if the people insist upon talking much more about it the firm will probably have to consider making another along the same line. The A. L. Randall Co. is busy filling orders for Zvolanek's winter flowering orchid sweet pea seed, for which the demand is exceedingly heavy. The de- mand for lily of the valley in the cut flower department is very brisk, ac- cording to Eric Johnson, and while they are offering a good supply there is none too much to go around. The trade is again represented in the North Chicago Bowling League by a rattling good team, consisting of John Huebner, Wm. Lorman, Allie Zech, Fred Price and Peter Olsem. The sea- son opened last week when the boys succeeded in winning two out of the three games played. Miss Cecile Muno, daughter of John Muno, and Henry Steffen were married at St. Henry's church, Tuesday, Oc- tober 12, Reverend J. Ruetershoff officiating. A reception was held at the home of the bride when the happy young couple were showered with costly presents. A. L. Vaughan & Co. report a busy week with an early clean-up in stock each day. Mr. Vaughan says there were more strange faces in his store this week than there has been in any one week before and it is needless to add that they were all buyers looking for stock. Geo. Asmus, chairman of the Na- tional Flower Show committee, leaves for Philadelphia this week, where he will confer with the various committees engaged in the work of the Fourth National Flower Show, to be held in that city, March 25-April 2. Louis Wittbold and D. B. Dulmage made a trip to Ottawa this week to inspect the big greenhouse that the Garland Manufacturing Co., of Des Plaines, has just completed for Davis & Steiner of that city. George Wienhoeber is making some very attractive window displays at his South Wabash avenue store and it is always a pleasure to walk out of one's way just to see what he is going to show next. The Raedlein Basket Co. will have a large display at the Grand Floral Fes- tival to be held in the Coliseum, No- vember 9-14, and have the honor of being the first one to contract for space. Wietor Bros, are cutting a good sup- ply of roses and carnations, but the demand for them was so great during the general scarcity of stock that it was impossible to fill all the orders. F. O. Franzen, 5319 North Clark street, will have two decorated auto- mobiles in the North Clark Street Busi- ness Men's parade, Thursday evening, October 14. George Kaspar, 4005 West Twenty- sixth street, had a decorated auto- mobile in the business men's parade in his neighborhood, Wednesday, Oc- tober 13. Wm. Wienhoeber, of the Ernst Wien- hoeber Co., 22 East Elm street, and wife made an automobile trip to Madison, Wis., this week. Wm. J. McKee has accepted a posi- tion as bookkeeper with the John Kruchten Co., entering upon his duties this week. i9'5* The American Florist. 661 Beauties-Roses-Carnations and everything else that you need in Cut Flowers and Greens. Extra fancy stock, in all grades at moderate prices. Vaughan's Current Price List American Beauties Per Doz. Extra special (best) $4.00 Special 3.00 30 to 36-inch stems 2. 50 12 to 20 inch stems 1.50 Shorter stems, per 100, $4.00 to 8.00 RUSSdl Per 100 Extra Special $15.00 to $18 00 Special 10.00 to 12.00 Select 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst Per 100 Special $10.00 to $12.00 Select 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, Ward Per 100 Special $8.00 to $10.00 Select 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond Per 100 Special $8.00 to $10.00 Select 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner, Geo. Elgar Good Stock for corsage p e r 100 and table work $2.00 Carnations Per 100 Fancy $4.00 Short 3.00 Subject to market changes. Chrysanthemus Per d oz . Yellow $2.00 to $3.00 White 2.00 to 3.00 OrCMdS Per Doz. Cattleyas $5.00 to $6.00 Miscellaneous Fenco Valley $ 3.00 to $ 5.00 Lilies 10.00 to 12.60 Gardenias 2.00 to 3.00 Ferns... per 1000, $2.60 Galax 1.25 L,encothoe .75 Adiantum 1.00 Plumosus, per bunch, 36c to 50c Sprengeri " " 25c to 50c Smilax, per doz $2.00 Wild Smilax, per case 5.00 Boxwood , per bunch 26c A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) I Central 2571 TELEPHONES : { " 2572 I Auto. 48- 734 Chicago Poehlmann Bros. Co. is having a big call for the assortment of 50 tumblers for $10.00 that the supply department is featuring, and new orders are ar- riving each day. This department is well stocked up with goods of all kinds for fall and winter use and is particu- larly strong on ruscus and cycas leaves. T. E. Waters will have a big display of supplies at the store during the week of the Grand Floral Festival to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, in addition to the exhibit that the firm will make at the show. In the cut flower department stock of all kinds is arriving in splendid condition, particularly American Beauty roses and is cleaning up well each day. Bassett & Washburn are gradually getting things in working order at their new store, and when everything is completed they will be in a better position than before to handle their ever increasing business. Mr. Wash- burn received an album of views from his business partner, O. P. Bassett, of Pasadena, Calif., which were taken on his automobile trip from his home to this city and return. Percy Jones is handling a large quantity of green goods of all kinds and will have his usual large supply of boxwood to offer as in former years. Chrysanthemums have made their appearance at this house, but the shipments that are arriving are only a small part of those that are to fol- low. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have added a chrysanthemum grower to their list of consignors, which accounts for the in- creased supply of this stock that they are now handling and which is clean- ing up well each day. M. Pekarek, proprietor of the Cal- ifornia Floral Co., 3402 West Twenty- sixth street, is the proud owner of a a new Buick passenger car. IIIIIIIIIUIIIUIU11I1H mini JARDINIERE STAND BASKET, Best and Most Attractive Basket g for Window and Store Display. 1 Width, 10 inches; depth, 9H inches, height j overall, 36 inches. % White Enameled Gold or any g Natural Stained or Ant. Green. 2 tone | $2.15 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 | The same basket, finely decorated and hand J painted $1.50 moire. g ASSORTMENT 25 Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners For Pompons and Other Flowers $7.50 Just the styles you need for your fall and winter trade. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order Today. Write for our new circular RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave. CHICAGO a Zech & Mann are supplying their I Frost, Yellow Touset and Chrysolora .stomers with a good supply of Early ' chrysanthemums. 662 The American Florist. Oct. 16, LARGE WHITE and YELLOW 'MUMS ! * Hoosier Beauty--Russell--Ophelia--Sunburst--Double White Killamey I Killarney Brilliant-Killarney~Milady~Ward and Richmond Roses. % BEAUTIES-VALLEY-HARRISII-besides | ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING pi IX FI Att/FDC anf | flDFFMQ I THE MARKET AFFORDS IN V U 1 1 LUTYLI(9 01111 UKLLIlS * V You can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to*^ % * * * * * * * * % Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A BUDLONG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS VALLEY. ROSES wnmrcAMt and CARNATIONS SSSSw A Specialty GROWtB Or Prices As Low As Others. * We are in daily touch with market conditions and wehn a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. * John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL. The Bohannon Floral Co. had its fall opening, Wednesday, October 14, at 57 East Monroe street, which was a great success, the store being filled with cus- tomers all day, who responded eagerly to the attractive invitations that were mailed. The establishment was hand- somely decorated in Bohannon's artis- tic style, which was in line with the new fixtures and decorative novelties that were added to make the event complete. The many wedding orders that this firm was called upon to fill during the week of the opening made it necessary for the force to work over- time, and for several evenings the en- tire crew was on duty until nearly mid- night. Ignatius Wieczorowski, who has been engaged in the florist business on Best avenue and later at 932 Wol- fram street since 1871, died last week at the age of 69. He was born in Ger- many and came to this country at an early age and worked at his chosen profession almost up to the time of his death. He was well and favorably known and had a host of friends in the trade in this vicinity. The funeral was held from the family residence Satur- day, October 9, and the remains were laid to rest in St. Adelbert's cemetery. He leaves a wife and one son, Alex, who is engaged in the florist business here. A. Lange and his large force of as- sistants were unusually busy at the Lange establishment Saturday, Octo- ber 9, when the sales for that day were the largest since Memorial day. On top of the many wedding orders and the rush of transient trade, Mr. Lange had orders for nearly a wagon load of designs for the Marx funeral held at Lake Forest the following Mon- day. His heavy advertising in the daily papers during the past week no doubt has had much to do with the great increase in his sales. W. H. Kidwell & Son, 929 East Forty-third street, had five beautifully decorated automobiles in the Forty- third street business men's parade held Thursday evening, October 7. Adver- tising blotters were distributed during the procession by the Kidwell concern and everyone who had the pleasure to attend the carnival will agree that their showing was the hit of the pa- rade. The Red-Bud Flower & Sweet Shop, which opened about a week ago in the Masonic Temple, is presenting their customers with a twelve-page booklet, with an embossed cover, which contains the Love Language of Flow- ers and is one of the most beautiful advertisements that a retail store has ever issued. Peter Reinberg is still filling a large number of orders for carnation plants, and during the past week the demand was so heavy that he sold out in cer- tain varieties. Business at the store the past week was very brisk and stock cleaned up as soon as it was un- packed at high prices. Miss M. C. Gunterberg has returned from a business trip to New York where she called on all her violet grow- ers in the Rhinebeck district and where she completed arrangements to handle her usual large supply through her lo- cal wholesale store at 158 North Wa- bash avenue. Fred Wolfram left October 9 for To- ledo, O., where he acepted a position with Feniger's Flower Shop. He had the order for the June wedding at Oak Park last week which called for a large supply of cut flowers, principally roses and chrysanthemums. Rheinold Schiller, with Schiller the Florist, 2221 West Madison street, has returned from a delightful trip in the east where he visited a large number of the prominent retail establishments in all the leading cities, covering all told over 3,000 miles. Peter Duris is back from a business trip to Detroit, Mich., and is seriously thinking of opening a new retail store in the loop district. E. G. Hill, of the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., called on the trade here October 9 on his way home from the Pacific coast. H. N. Bruns has been given a ver- dict in the Burbank case on the sec- ond trial, the first having been dis- missed. Edw. Amerpohl, of Janesville, Wis., was a visitor in the wholesale market this week. A. Henderson & Co. are unloading a car of giganteum lily bulbs this week. Visitors : Mich.; C. Wis. Henry M. Burt, Jackson C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Cincinnati. ACTIVE DEMAND FOR GREENHOUSE STOCK. Outdoor stock, for all practical pur- poses, now is out of the market, and the greenhouse stock is meeting with a better and more active demand than for a time and is bringing better prices. Chrysanthemums are now com- ing into the market very strong and in- clude good assortments of all of the early varieties. Roses continue plen- tiful and sell fairly well. More good carnations might be used. Easter and rubrum lilies generally clean up each day. Other offerings include lily of the valley, orchids and a few single vio- lets. The supply of green is sufficient for all present needs. NOTES. During the past fortnight C. E. Critchell has been getting in many bas- kets and novelties for his fall and Christmas trade. P. J. dinger reports a very active demand for his roses and carnations. Visitors : C. P. Brunner, Springfield, O.; Fred Rupp, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; Walter Gray, Hamilton, O. H. Woonsocket, R. I. — The finance com- mittee of the city council is considering an appropriation of $5,000 for the beau- tification of the high school grounds. H. A. Jencks, landscape architect of New York, has presented plans. 19'5- The American Florist. 663 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone, Randolph 6578 CHICAGO, ILL. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER KYLE&FOERSTER 160 N. Wabash Avenue, Wholesale Florists Long Distance Phone, Randolph 6784 CHICAQO E.C.AMLINGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSB IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phone* Central 1077 and 1S78. Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. K3 Cut Flowers Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses: Des Plaines. III. /ii,l/,nJ« Store : 1 62 N. Wabash Ave.. l/mCagO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write for Our New Catalog George Rein berg Wholesale Florist Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. H. B. KENNICOTT, President ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Secretary INCORPORATED 1892 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 VitoMe flower MftrKete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roses, Beauty, specials . " 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in Mrs. Chas. Russell. $4 00@5 00 300 2 50 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 1 00@ 2 50 Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 " Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 " Killarney 3 OOlglO 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Balearic 3 00@10 00 " Rhea Reid 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@15 00 Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00 '" Hadley 3 00@15 00 Ophelia 3 00(810 00 Our selection 3 00 Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 2 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas perdoz., 4 00® 6 00 Gardenias perdoz.. 3 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1.50 to $4.00 Gladioli 2 00@ 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Sweet Peas 1 50 Valley 4 00@ 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00® 1 50 Ferns 2 50 Galax " 1 00@1 25 Leucothoe 75@ 1 00 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 PlumosusStrings-.each, 60@ 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 Soreneeri, Plumosus Sprays 3 000 4 00 Boxwood. 25c per lb. WietorBros. ™ s . a o? CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing The Chrysanthemmn Manual By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ZECH S MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., - - Chicago Telephone Central 3284 . GROWERS ".SHIPPERS * E f UT FLOWER C°™ V 154 NO. WABASH AVE.*-W A 154 NO. WABASH AVE. i^ONE^MTRRLjSS 664 The American Florist. Oct. 16, CATTLEYAS Dozen $4.00 to $5.00 The best, 100 $35.00 GARDENIAS Dozen. ONCIDIUMS 100 flowers $4.00 DENDROBIUMS .$1.50 to $3.00 Dozen.. BEAUTIES, of the finest quality, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. .$6.00 THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. BUSINESS SHOWS MARKED IMPROVEMENT. Business has improved to a marked degree the past week, the "coming out" teas being now in full swing. These functions open up the social season, creating a demand for flowers, par- ticularly the high grade stock, which is most gratifying. It has been "overcoat weather" the past week, the nights having been very cool at times, in fact, very near to frost. All the outside stock, save the dahlias, are gone and the supply of these showy flowers has fallen off so that the public is be- coming weaned, as it were, and will scarcely notice their demise. All the the roses have shortened up consider- ably. American Beauties are more scarce, even one dozen at a time was a prize on Saturday last. Until the weather warms up there will be a great scurrying for stock the next week or so. Carnations are now good stock and sell up clean; the quality is improving and so also is the price, which is one- third to one-half better than two weeks ago. The only plentiful flower appears to be the cattleyas, which are offered low in quantity lots. Lily of the valley is scarce, only good buyers getting what they need. Chrysanthemums are very shy as yet. Unaka, a pink, is in, and Early Snow and Polly Rose are expected this week, as is fall cosmos, which has a week or 10 days of popu- larity just before the killing frosts. Autumn leaves are now to be had in good color and are largely used in win- dow and store decorations. NOTES. The dahlia baskets of Pennock Bros., exhibited at the last meeting of the florists' club, with their method of display seemed just like a section of their window. A special vote of thanks was given them. W. A. Manda's giant dahlias were a splendid feature and much appreciated by the members. The new essay committee have something new in store. Debates and real live questions "hot off the griddle" are to put new life into the meetings. Every- body come and get in the game. The plant men are working overtime, getting out orders, particularly for out of town customers, who want their stock in transit before danger of frost. The Joseph Heacock Co. reports an unusual run on kentias, more stock go- ing out and future orders received than ever before experienced. They are cautioning their local trade to or- der ahead for this season's needs be- for it is too late. Dahlias are still a feature with the Leo Neissen Co., although frost is ex- pected at any time. American Beau- ties are leaders, the stock of the com- ing winter promising to be very large. The Philadelphia 'Wholesale Ex- change is handling some very choice Killarney Brilliant from Wm. A. Leon- ard, of Lansdowne, Pa. Orchids and gardenias are also specialties. Edward Reid is very optimistic about the coming season, seeing signs of great prosperity. American Beauties, lily of the valley and cattleyas are fea- tures here. A number of good wedding orders were handled the past week, at which the decorations were quite elaborate. K. VtoMe Ro¥erMarltete Boston, Oct. 13. Per 100 Roiej, Beauty 2 00@25 00 " Killarney Queen 2 50@1000 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 50® 5 00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 2 00@ 8 00 " Hadley 2 00@10 00 '• Cardinal 2 00@12 00 " Mock 2 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 00(812 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 00@ 8 00 " Milady 2 00@ 8 00 " Ward and Hillingdon 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 20 0O@35 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select 1 50® 3 00 Buffalo, Oct. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fancy 15 00@20 00 extra 10 00@12 00 No. 1 6 00@10 00 No 2 2 00® 3 00 Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 7 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Killarney Queen 3 00@ 4 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 „ Ward 300® 600 Taft 3 000 6 00 Ophelia 4 00® 8 00 Mock 3 00® 6 00 Francis Scott Key 4 00® 8 00 ... .Shawyer 3 00® 7 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00 Lilies 10 00@12 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 8 O0@2O 00 Cosmos jo® 1 00 Dahlias 1 00® 3 00 Snapdragons 1 00® 2 00 9 ladl01 ' 2 00® 3 00 Asters 40 @ 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri... 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Oct. 13. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 .. „„, Per 100 .. 5'"?J ney , 3000600 My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 t-, ,T? U ;;-;; 3 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00® 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00 Asparagus Plumosus..oerbch..25c Orchids per doz„ $7.50 Chrysanthemums 10 00@20 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Rubrum Lilies 3 00® 6 00 Columbus, 0. MARKED TRADE IMPROVEMENT NOTICEABLE. All florists have found a marked im- provement in business during the past two weeks, due largely to the begin- ning of the social season, in which weddings now figure largely. Garden flowers are still a factor, owing to the holding off of frost. Gladioli and dah- lias have about run their course and there is a scarcity of flowers with which to replace them. Chrysanthe- mums are very tardy, practically all growers having timed their blooming for a later date than usual, making the demand for them strong and prices are high. Carnations are still in their first cutting and rather inferior. They command from 50 cents to 60 cents a dozen. The demand for roses exceeds the supply, and florists shops are kept well cleaned up. Violets are coming into market. Paper White narcissus, Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass, Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Floweri shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids, Valley Select Dahlias in Variety We solicit a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, Russells, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Extra Quality Pink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS Consignments of choice flowers solicited. Duetscher & Glazer, Wholesale Florists 1625 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. hyacinths and all other seasonable bulbs are having a good sale. Im- ported varieties appear to be plentiful, with the exception of Chinese lilies, which are a short crop because of the floods. NOTES. Young people of both sexes in the trade have organized a florist social club. Some 30 members are enrolled. They will participate in a dance, a theatre party, or other form of amuse- ment of their own planning once a t9 J 5- The American Florist. 665 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON 4 IILNhEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS, Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H.KUSIK&C0. Wholesale Florists and Supplies Manufacturers of Wire Designs. We are the largest cut flower shippers at Kansas City. Let us supply your wants. If on the market, we can furnish it. Get our prices before placing order. We guarantee satisfaction. 1016-1018 McGee Street KANSAS CITY, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing PLAIN CARDS Put up 100 to a package, 500 cards to a box. Per 500 Per 1000 No. 88 $0.60 $0.85 No. 55 75 1.25 No. 48 1.00 1.50 Envelopes to match (1000 to package), same price as cards. Samples free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale Florist, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO Mention the American Florist when writing WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS BSth'i.jS.n.one., ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IN SEASON ALWAYS ON HAND. month. One or more members in turn arrange these fuunctions. The first was a dance, held at the suburban town of Worthington, Monday evening, October 11. This was under charge of Misses Arline Thompson and Clara Bender, young ladies in the retail store of the Columbus Floral Company. This is the only organization existing among the Columbus floral people, and much good is expected from it in promoting friendly trade relations, as well as in the immediate pleasure realized. As a down-town outlet, the Evans Floral Company has opened quite an attractive stand in the lobby of the "Virginia hotel, with a street window ex- posure. Ray Johnson is in charge. Richmond, Ind— E. G. Hill has re- turned after a nine-weeks' tour of the Pacific coast during which he added weight at the rate of a pound a week. — Fred Lemon is well over the recent case of blood poisoning, which seri- ously threatened his life. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 448 Mil waukee P.O. Box MM st., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist ..Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Cm Wf m I ^> ■■ ^i Wholesale Florist. • Am HUE, II IN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Rower MarKets Philadelphia, Oct. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 6 00@15 00 " Hadley 8 00@12 0J " Bulgaria 4 00@10 CO " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Callas 10 00@12 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@15 00 Dahlias 1 00© 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsbdrgh, Oct. 13. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 CO " extra 8 00 No.l 3 00 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 000 6 00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 8 CO Valley 3 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asters 1 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35@40 Milwaukee, Oct. 13. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, per doz., 2 00@ 3 00 " Killarney and W. Killarney 2 00@ 8 00 " Ward, Sunburst 2 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 00@20 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 " Hoosier Beauty 4 00@10 00 Carnations 2 OC® 3 00 Lilies 8 00010 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Valley '3 00® 4 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Chrysanthemums 1 50® 2 50 Rubrum 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., $6.00 RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shipper! in MINNEAPOLIS. L,et us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. St. Louis, Oct. 13. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 short stems 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Aaron Ward 2 00® 4 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 ' Ophelia 3 00® 5 00 Radiance 2 00® 5 00 " Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 6 00 C. Brunner bunch, 25c Valley 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 CO Orchids 50 00 Cecile Brunner, per bch 25 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu.,25@60 Harrisii 8 00 Gladioli 3 00 Smilax 1 20® 1 50 Ferns perlOOO. 1 50 Knoxville, TENN — preparing to open a North Gay street. -A. H. Dailey is branch store on 666 The American Florist. Oct. 16, New York. ALL STOCKS SELL WELL. While a number of retailers re- ported rather dull business during the past week, there was considerable ac- tivity in the wholesale district on account of a light supply of stock. Ex- cepting chrysanthemums, which are arriving in greater numbers than a week ago, and orchids, which are in fair supply, every greenhouse stock is scarce. There is a fair supply of dahlias and they are selling well, first class stock selling up to $3 and $4 per 100. As stated, there is a fair supply of orchids but prices are ad- vancing. Good lily of the valley has sold as high as $6 per 100, and indica- tions are that the price may remain high for some time to come. While it is believed that there is yet a fair supply of pips in cold storage in this country, the uncertainty of future arrivals from abroad is causing those who have a supply to handle them care- fully. The demand for American Beauty roses has not been heavy up to this time and the supply seems to be about equal to . the demand. On October 9, several wholesalers Who are usually well supplied with tea roses, were cleaned out before noon. The supply of carnations is not only light, but much of the stock is short and otherwise inferior, but it sells well, in fact, everything that has a passable blossom is selling. One hardened old buyer says, "they are sell- ing lots of weeds." Granted that the public is not buying heavily, it must be remembered that every retail store must keep a stock, and in addition to the stores of this city, many buyers from neighboring cities and towns must be supplied. October 11. — The market is active. Though there was an increase in the supply of chrysanthemums, they sold out well. The shortest tea roses are bringing $2 and $3 per 100 and spe- cial stock, in some varieties, is going as high as $12 per 100. Some selected American Beauties have sold for $30 per 100, but $25 is the average. Cat- tlyea orchids, select, run from $35 to $40 per 100 ; oneidiums from four to five cents per flower. Carnations of any passable quality range from $1 to $3 per 100. There are very few gardenias on the market, but the few that are sell for from $2.50 to $3 per dozen. The weather is clear and bracing and the outlook is encouraging. NOTES. We are in receipt of the announce- ment that Riedel & Meyer, formerly of the firm of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer, severed their connection with that firm October 1, and are now located in their new establishment, 49 West 28th street, fully prepared to offer the same unfailing service that has marked their efforts in the past. In this connection and with reference to an article that appeared in these columns, issue of Oc- tober 2, we have been requested by Meyer Othile to make the statement that he was a partner and not an em- ploye of the firm of Badgley, Riedel & Meyer. On October 9, Myer, the Madison avenue and 58th street retailer,, had seven wedding decorations booked for the near future, one of which was the Johannason-Walmer wedding, which took place in the Plaza hotel October 11. For October 16 he has the Leland- Orvis wedding, which will be solemn- ized at Saratoga Springs and will be a notable affair. The Macniff Horticultural Co. has been doing an active auction business in boxwoods, rhododendrons, palms and hardy perennials and their auctions will continue on Tuesday and Friday of each week. They recently received a heavy shipment of Holland stock. OUR MOTTO: The Best the Market Affords. VALLEY From Cold Storage. New York or Chicago. $16.00 per 1000; $8.60 per 500; $4.60 per 260 Pips. * * * t CHAS. SCHWAKE 6c CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York * tTWTTTtTTVVttTTTTVt'I 11 * * * 1=1 E THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of its Best Growers 3E John Donaldson, of Patchogue, was in this city October 6 calling on old friends. He was feeling quite cheerful on account of the gas company having just settled with him for former dam- age to his stock, the amount paid being $2,750. Charles H. Totty, of Madison, N. J., was in this city October 8, returning from Greenwich, Conn., where he ad- dressed the ladies of the Greenwich Garden Club, his subject being, "Chrysanthemum Growing Outdoors." At the main store of the Colonial Florist, Broadway and 157th street, we recently noted activity in business and a fine stock. Costos Sakelos, the proprietor, now has four stores in this city. McHutchison & Co. report receiving six large shipments of raffia last week, some of which had been in transit from Madagascar for more than six months. Miss Guider, cashier for J. H. Small & Sons, has been visiting friends in Washington, D. C. A. F. F. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club met in its hall in the Grand Opera house building on the evening of October 11, President Bunyard in the chair. There was a good attendance and the meet- ing was interesting. Appropriate reso- lutions on the deaths of Samuel Thorne, L. W. Kervan and Edwin Lonsdale were read and adopted. F. R. Pierson spoke for the flower show committee for the show to be held in this city in the spring of 1916. He reported progress and urged that efforts be made to secure special premiums and was optimistic relating to the ultimate success of the show. Trade space to the amount of nearly $10,000 has already been sold. A. L. Miller moved that a special committee be appointed to solicit special prem- iums. A. M. Henshaw reported for the com- mittee recently appointed by President Bunyard on transportation to the Cleveland flower show. The report was referred back to the committee with power to act. Advices were received from the Cleveland committee that there will be a bowling match at the time of the show. Cleveland extends a general invitation to everybody to attend the show. Edward MeCauley, of James Weirs, Inc., Brooklyn, was proposed for mem- bership and Peter Gerlaird, New York, and A. S. Baldwin, Madison, N. J., were received as members of the club. There was a fine display of cut flowers. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Crom- John Young & Co. Wholesale Commliiien Itorlats 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7362 Medium Square. WILUAMP. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison So.. 533S well, Conn., represented by H. C. Neu- brand, exhibited Chrysanthemums Golden Queen, yellow; Marigold, yel- low and Early Frost, white. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., made a fine exhibit of his mammoth dahlias. A similar collection were prize win- ners at the recent dahlia show in this city. P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y., exhibited a collection of dahlias, in- cluding all types. His dahlias were also prize winners at the dahlia show. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., ex- hibited a collection of chrysanthemums and dahlias. Noteworthy in his ex- hibit was a new chrysanthemum sport. Chas. Weber, Lyndbrook, N. Y., ex- hibited the carnation, Laura Weber. Rowehl & Granz, Hicksville, N. Y., exhibited Carnation Victory; also a white sport of Prosperity. Frank Dinda, Farmingdale, N. Y., exhibited his orchid shaded chrysanthemum, a sport. The exhibits of Frank Dinda, Rowehl & Granz and Chas. Weber were staged by Guttman & Raynor, Inc. Mrs. Stout, Short Hills, N. J., exhibited her single dahlia Sunshine r9'5- The American Florist. 667 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square Badgley & Bishop ""-HiySfKSfc? 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of Choicest Cut Flowers Riedel & Meyer, Inc. Wholesale Florists 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: In two colors on gummed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000. $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOBISTCO., 440 S. Dearbern St. Chicago Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist T 3532 h 3& e Mad. S,. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HORACE £. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., HEW YORK GITY Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. which received a special prize at the dahlia show. Chairman Kessler, Myer Othile and George Mustoe of the house com- mittee, were active in handing out roast chicken and other things. IN MEMORIAM. Resolved, That the New York Flor- ists' Club have heard with the deepest regret of the sudden illness and death of Samuel Thorne and we take this opportunity of expressing our sym- pathy with the family of our deceased life member, friend, patron and col- league in their bereavement. We desire further to express our sense of the great loss which the city and community, as well as horticul- ture, have sustained in his decease. He was a shining example for those who survive him, noted for his resolute industry, uncompromising integrity, wise enterprise, high public spirit, sage counsel and helpful attitude towards those who sought his advice. He was a man deserving of all honors, a con- spicuous success in his field of en- deavor, an encouragement for all who would follow his example. "We cherish his memory and gratefully testify to his many acts of practical help in our efforts to advance horticulture in this city. Resolved, That our secretary be in- structed to send a copy of this resolu- tion to the family of the deceased and cause same to be published in the hor- ticultural press. PATRICK O'MARA. Charles H. Totty. Walter F. Sheridan. VtoMe Rower M&rKets New York, Oct. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 25 00030 00 extra and fancy... 15 00020 00 No.landNo. 2... 8 00010 00 " AliceStanley 20001000 " Prince d' Arenberg, special. 6 00© 8 00 " Francis Scott Key, special. 10 00 " Mrs. Geo.Shawyer 2 00© 8 00 " White Killarney, special... 8 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 6 00© 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2.. 2 00© 3 00 Queen 2 00© 8 00 Brilliant 2 10© 8 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00© 8 00 " Richmond 2 00@ 8 00 " Sunburst 2 00@1(1 00 " Taft... 200©IOO0 " Milady 2 00© 8 00 " J. L. Mock ' 2 00@10 00 " Hadley 2 00010 00 " Ophelia 2 00@10 00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 50012 00 Hoosier Beauty 2 00010 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 35 00040 00 " inferior trades .15 00020 00 Oncidiums 4 000 5 00 Lilies, Longiflorum and Harrisil.. 6 000 8 00 Lily of the Valley 5 00© 6 00 Dahlias 2 000 3 00 Carnations 1 000 3 00 Tuberoses per doz., 35c ©50c Bouvardias 1 250 1 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus Plumosus.... doz. bchs. 1 00© 1 50 Smilax doz. strings, 75 Chrysanthemums per doz.. 1 500 4 00 Gardenias per doz., 2 50© 3 00 United Gut Flower Co., Inc. WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Snip Tour Consignments PERCY W. RICHTERS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 898 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Tears' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly $ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cnt Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses. Carnations and all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Sncceasor to Kessler Bros. 1 13 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited; Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th av. and W. 26th St.. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material tor Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 1 19 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St.. Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing M. O. Ford 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square The Largest Slipper and Receiver of Cut Flowers J5^~A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing 668 The American Florist. Oct. 16, Kansas City. SUPPLY FALLS SHORT OF REQUIREMENTS. Demand for stock was exceedingly heavy the last week, and the market was unable to meet the call. All stock was of exceptionally fine qual- ity and brought good prices, roses sell- ing from $1.50 per dozen up, chrysan- themums at $4 to $7 per dozen and carnations quoted from 75 cents to $1.50. The Royal stock show failed to benefit the trade to any appreciable extent, but funeral orders and decora- tive work was plentiful, and with cut flower orders for social events, every- body was kept busy. The first frost arrived last week, and as it was heavy, everything in the way of outdoor stock that was not covered was cut down. The flower beds at Swope park were emptied before the frost came and the plants given to the public. NOTES. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. report stock as being very scarce, not enough to meet the demand. They are cutting some very good chrysan- themums. Pot plant sales were quite heavy last week. Among the leaders in popularity were some very good cyclamens with quite a few flowers, and they sold fast. Hayes Riker, fore- man at the Kellogg greenhouses, has been visiting a number of florists, in- cluding Tom Martin, the fern grower. The Alpha Floral Co. has started a new plan for the benefit of its em- ployes in the store, whereby 20 per cent of the gross increase in sales over the corresponding month last year is divided among the clerks. The interior of the store has been remodeled and presents a very attractive appearance, and the automobile has just come back from the shop repainted and looking bright as new. H. Kusik & Co. report the demand for flowers in excess of the supply. They are receiving some extra good long-stemmed roses, American Beau- ties being especially fine in quality. Carnations are scarce, while chrysan- themums are becoming more plentiful. Henry Kusik has returned from a three weeks' trip, during which he vis- ited points in Montana, Nebraska and Iowa. T. J. Noll & Co. report supply of stock far short of the demand, but the local grown chrysanthemums are com- ing in better and' are quickly picked up. Roses are improving in quality and have advanced in price, and enough carnations cannot be secured to fill orders in full. Shipping trade has been exceptionally good, several large orders having been filled recently. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. are cutting good yellow and white chrysanthe- mums, and are also sending in a lim- ited number of pink. Carnations are coming good with long stems and some good roses are also seen. Funeral work is reported as being heavy here. Adolph D. Mohr has some nice look- ing poinsettias in 4-inch pots, and he says his stock of Begonia Lorraine is the best he has ever had. They are full of buds and look like winners for the Christmas trade. Miss J. E. Murray reports business at her shop very good, especially in funeral work. Among her recent or- ders was one for a casket cover, in which 750 Ophelia roses were used. W. J. Barnes has been having quite a run on house plants, a strong in- crease being noted in the demand for ferns, while blooming plants have also moved out well. Arthur Newell has received a ship- ment of novelties in Chinese and Jap- anese ware, which are proving popular with the trade and meet with a good demand. R. S. Brown & Son are cutting good white and yellow chrysanthemums, t*********************************^.*^^.^^.^^.^^^^.^.^.^.^.^.^^^. Shipping Boxes For Cut Flowers You want a won't crush. light, convenient box that H & D Corrugated Fibre Boxes are light, stiff and strong. Their double wall, dead-air space construction keep your flowers fresh. H fi D Boxes can be shipped completely knocked down, saving freight and storage. Only * a moment's work to set them up. Metal cover-corners snap together, * giving you the stoutest florist's box ever made. * Write for Free Sample. I The Hinde & Dauch Paper Company % 161 Water Street, SANDUSKY, OHIO Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural Moss $1 75 per bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. Everything In Southern Evergreens, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag, $3.50 Natural Moss per bag. 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing carnations with long stems and roses of good quality. Out of town trade is reported very good with them. Frank Stuppy, of the Stuppy Floral Co., St. Joseph, Mo., is in town visiting his friends in the trade. Miss Lou E. Boggess reports busi- ness very good, especially in funeral work and decorations. E. J. B. Westchester and Fairfield Hort. Society. An interesting and well attended meeting of this society was held Fri- day evening, October 8, in Doran's hall, Greenwich, Conn., President W. J. See- ly in the chair. Several new members were enrolled on the books and four new names were offered for considera- tion at the next meeting. The fall show committee reported progress and an at- tractive schedule is being arranged and valuable prizes of cash, cut glass, silverware articles, cups, etc., are offered as premiums. The ex- hibition will be held in the armory at Stamford, Conn., November 5-6. The competition for the J. H. Troy prizes for the best list of 25 gar- den roses, submitted in writing, was not concluded at this meeting. The winner will be announced at the next meeting. A meritorious and interest- ing display was on the exhibition ta- bles. Robt. Grunnert was highly com- mended for a display of cosmos, roses, carnations and a specimem plant of Be- gonia Golden Shower. Thos. Ryan re- ceived honorable mention for a dish of Strawberries Superb. Carl Hankenson was highly commended for a fine vase of Chrysanthemum Glory of the Pa- cific. P. W. Popp was awarded a cer- FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerless Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cot $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 90 18x5x3 " " 160 21x5x3 " " 190 24x 5x3*4, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x 5x3*4 " 2 50 21x 8x4 " 2 65 24x8x4 " 2 90 28x 8x4 ■' 3 25 28x 8x5 " 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " '• 6 75 30x10x5 " " 525 36x10x5 " " 6 75 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm Green Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacturelhe most com- plete line of Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO Retail Florists Place /our Business Before More People . Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyers through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slides for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Cbristmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 818-819 Transportation Bldg. 608 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, III. tificate of merit for a display of dah- lias shown on long stems. For the next meeting, which will be held November 12, Andrew Kennedy, seedsman, of New York, offers prizes for the best 25 carnations, assorted colors. P. W. Popp, Cor. Sec. Barrington, III — W. G. Mersch has leased the Frank Scott greenhouses. Burlington, Ia.— Mrs. Joseph Bock has completely overhauled her green- house range this season and added one new house. 19*5- The American Florist. 669 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. f/ mSt&L. 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1 1 12. Send hi yonr retail ordera. WX HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST SO KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. Ce GEO. B. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClemonts Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & GO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Expert! to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth St. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 E. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London. Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. ~~~ The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n DROVIDENCE, R.I. * and all T. J. JOHNSTON S CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST.. PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., GOR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. r TEL,EGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to ■*■ anypart of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mnst accompany all ordera from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alhxconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C„ 1 153 Broadway. Cor. 15th 6 H. St«v AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. *z West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists : M17IA7 V/"VlDTf We are in the Heart of Wu" I Ul\ J\ And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n .V/.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Auditorium Anno, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Mention the American Florist when writing 670 The American Florist, Oct. 16, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm 8 Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and lor all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "HOME GROWN FLOWERS" Get in touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing *S"3 H i"i M i H S M i' a i >l £ M i a< i >l i l, $ >, i ,: i M S , '$ >1 i"Z ,, $ M $ ll lNi* , 3 La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO ALL ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing Max Schling NEW YORK No. 22 West 59th Street % Adjoining Plaza Hotel || Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. £. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 ( FLORISTS, 1415 Farnvm St. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. Anderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. X. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breitmever's Sons, John, Detroit, Mich. Brown, "A. C„ Springfield, 111. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. California FloristB, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, O. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Ctaas. A., Newark, O. Duluth Floral Co.. Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St., Toronto. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B„ Toledo, 0. Frey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvln, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, O. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Gude Bros., Washington, Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson. Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle. Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C, Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 B. Madison St., Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist. New York. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez. Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rueter's New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye, George, Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St., Chgo. Schling, Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, O. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H., Washington, D. C. Smith Co., A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M., New York. Walker Co., The F., Louisville, Ky. Weiland, M., Evanston. 111. Whitted Floral Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G., Co., 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young & Nugent, New York. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aid Gratiot Avenves. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. «UDE BROSXOl TLOR19TS nur tr.tnt MMM1H«1«MAA Glides' Memhers o Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asa'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhe Park J. A. VALENTIN*. LAOrQi WU* President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. 19*5- The American Florist. 671 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY Telephone 2656 Established 1880 PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. Gifl? ffion&tm Jfflntorr &hoit, %\t. 180O Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA. PA, Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A. W. Smith Co. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. fi. E. M. STDMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members ot The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Weiland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORlOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago— Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Colorado Springs, Colo.— Pikes Peak Flo. Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. , Kansas City — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark.— Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York— Max Schling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — Meyer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. New York— J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, 111.— A. C. Brown. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Sedalia, Mo. — Archias Floral Co. Terre Haute. Ind.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 184© Sevf York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta &. Baldocchi 334=326 Orant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLOR/ST Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fill your orders for designs and cut flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Phone Tour Orders to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave* Albany, N. Y. BYRB8, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET' Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street, We deliveranywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. THOS. F. GALVIN INC NEVf VflRGf 561 Fifth Ave - HCf! lUIIIV vanderbilt Hotel 1 Park Street 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. BOSTON 672 The American Florist. Oct. 16, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SendyourorderstorChicago and Sub- urbs to - j^» All orders carefully filled **9-2223WMadi s °" St- urider " le supervision of '.chi c a^_ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone, 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 8189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 E. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City Mention the American Florist when writing Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral Co. Main and McKlnney Phone, Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, mil [ITU MIUU We are the center of the great "ULUIH, minn. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. CHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing 609-811 Madison Ave New York. Mi En. rLUnlol. P Member oi The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. UenMon the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ±LOVfER.S Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing c. n. f REY, Wholesale and Retail Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WIU mi orders for the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing GEORGE RYE "Some Florist" n. itl st., Ft. Smith, Ark Mention the American Florist when writing DENTON FLORAL CO., DENTON TEX Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing LangFloral&NurseryCo., Dallas Texas Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No Orders too large, none too small. Mention the American Florist when writing FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Springfield, 111. A. C. Brown 217 South Fifth Street Springfield, 111. Mail and telegraph orders given prompt attention. TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. NEWARK N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskill Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Kegular trade disct 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Sedalla, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO, ALFRED HANNAH 6 SONS will fill your orden for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing '9'5- The American Florist. 673 LILIUM FORMOSUM. TULIPS per lOCO Artus $ 6.50 Belle Alliance 10.00 La Reine 6.00 Cottage Maid 7.00 Proserpine 20.00 Rose Gris de Lin 6.50 Chrysolora 9.00 Yellow Prince 8.50 Keizerskroon 14.00 iiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiutumiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiitmiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiijiin iniiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiimiiiiiniiiiiimimTiiiim LILIUM FORMOSUM H Best Selection Ever Brought In. i Per 1000 I 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) $60.00 j 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 70.00 j 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) 80.00 j COLD STORAGE LILIES | Plant now for your January supply of cut blooms. Per case = Giganteum, 7-9inch (300 bulbs to case) $15.00 J Giganteum, 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 j NARCISSUS (Dutch) Periooo | Emperor, Mother Bulbs 17.50 I Victoria, Fancy 12.00 I Poeticus Ornatus 5.50 j Princeps 7.00 j Sulphur Phoenix 12 00 1 WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS Per 1000 11-12 ctms. (2400 to case) $21.00 13-15 ctms. (1500 to case) 33.00 SEED DEALERS: Send Us Your "Shortages." FLORISTS: Try Us on Those "Fall Downs." LILIUM GIGANTEUM (New Crop) Just Arrived. 7-9-inch, 300 to case $48.00 per 1000 FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." ASK FOR IT VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE aiiiiBinniiiiiiimiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw CHICAGO NEW YORK I SMITH'S REVISED Chrysanthemum Manual 50c postpaid. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES Hoses, from 3-inch pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations forfall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, S£?S Mention the American Florist when writing FALL PRICE LIST ROSES "First Aid to Buyers" ^~<1 H-L L U LL rSPRiNqricuD-oHio-J Mention the American Florist when writing "MISS THEO" propagates easily, grows rapidly, developing into a large and well balanced plant, which comes into flower early, producing per- sistently and enormously throughout the whole season. The color is a true rose pink, of good form, with a strong, well-formed calyx, which very seldom splits. The flowers are on wiry, graceful stems of good length, held erect at all times. To the Trade, $1200 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 LITTLEFIELD & WYMAN, NORTH ABINGTON MASSACHUSETTS A Few Good Things You Want. Asparagus Plumosus, 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perklni. Poitevine, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Boston and Whitman! Ferns; 3-in., 10c; 4-in„ 15c; 5-in., 25c. Dracaena Ind., 2-in„ 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c- 5-in., 25c each. Rex Begonia, 2*i-in„ $5.00 per 100. Vinca Var., 2 in., $2.00 per 100. Cash with order. GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. GERAMICMS Our Guarantee holds good all the year; they must reach any point in the United States east of the Mississippi River in good growing condition. Winter prices. S. A. Nutt. .$12.50 per 1000 Ricard and Poitevine 15.00 " A New Money Maker— The Two Buddleias. Buddleia Variabilis, the butterfly plant, one of the best selling hardy shrubs. Buddleia Asiatica, one of the Enest winter pot plants you can grow. Every florist in the United States should have from fifty to a thousand of these according to the size of bis place. Rooted cuttings of either by parcel post, at $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. Pi. Mention the American Florist when writing 674 The American Florist. Oct. 16, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituok, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice -President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D.C., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. San Francisco, Calif. — Lester L. Morse and O. L. Coulter are preparing to make an eastern trip soon. Some onion set jobbers at Chicago are quoting 50-bushel lot prices for March 1. Yellows at $2, Whites, $3. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade, October 13, were as follows: Timothy, §5.50 to $7.75 per 100 pounds. Bubpee s sweet pea list is out, the novelties offered including Fiery Cross and two new Irish Spencers, the Presi- dent and Hilary Christie. Onion Set growers in the Chicago •district are not so much alarmed about the keeping quality of the yellows and reds as they are about that of the whites. Eugene Schaettel, representing Vil- morin-Andrieux & Co., Paris, France, is making a tour of the United States, calling on his firm's American cus- tomers. Onions are now up to $1.50 per 100 pounds at leading growing points in the west. This price if maintained should stimulate the demand for onion sets the coming season. Circular No. 29, issued by the Ala- bama State College experiment sta- tion, describes a successful method of hastening germination of burr clover by soaking and scalding. Los Angeles, Calif. — Fire in the warehouse of the Germain Seed & Plant Co., recently, caused a loss of between $40,000 and $50,000. The dam- age was fully covered by insurance. We have received from Secretary Kendel a copy of the proceedings of the American Seed Trade Association at the Thirty-third annual convention, held at San Francisco, Calif., June 22-24. Visited Chicago : A. E. McKenzie, of the A. E. McKenzie Co., Brandon, Man.; Max Wilhelmi, of the Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence, Kans.; Robert A. Shepherd, of the Bateman Manufactur- ing Co., Grenloch, N. J.; N. J. Burt, of N. J. Burt & Co., Burlington, la. First liftings of gladiolus bulbs in the west indicate, on all moist soils, a shrinkage in the large sizes of prob- ably 40 per cent below a normal sea- son's yield. Continued moist condition of the ground has been further aggra- vated by a heavy growth of weeds shading the surface. Sioux City, Ia.— State Representa- tive J. S. Michael has purchased the M. H. Hayden farm, a tract of 160 acres north of Leeds, for $24,000. Colonization of the land by granting free rent to persons who will erect permanent cottages on the outskirts of the tract will be one method by which Mr. Michael expects to improve the property. Dickinson Leases Tract. Record has just been made of a lease by the Albert Dickinson Com- pany, from the sanitary district of Chicago of a tract of about eleven and one-half acres of ground on the main channel, west of Western avenue and south of Thirty-first street, for a term of 99 years from October 1 at an aggregate term rental of $309,925. The rental is provided for at the rate of $2,300 a year for the first five years, $2,875 per annum for the suc- ceeding 45 years and $3,450 annually for the remaining 49 years. On a five per cent basis of capitalization the property is given a ground leasing valuation of $62,600. The terms of the lease provide for the erection within seven years of buildings to cost at least $150,000, of which buildings cost- ing not less than $50,000 must be erected within five years. The prop- erty involved comprises part of the leasing company's large new plant, which covers more than 70 acres. Iowa Seed Dealers. At the annual convention of the Iowa Seed Dealers' Association, 'which was held at the Iowa hotel, Keokuk, October 6, the following officers were elected : Geo. Kurtzweil, of the Iowa Seed Co., Des Moines, president; Mr. Ouren, of the Ouren Seed Co., Coun- cil Bluffs, vice-president; A. M. Eld- ridge, of the Henry Field Seed Co., Shenandoah, secretary; Hon. John T. Hamilton, of the Hamilton Bros. Seed Co., Cedar Rapids, treasurer. The dif- ferent seed houses of the state were well represented. Some new members were added and general good fellowship prevailed. The matter of a weekly letter to members of the association was presented by Henry Field of Shenandoah, and the measure was taken up and adopted, the secretary being authorized to issue this letter which will contain information of in- terest to the trade, the different mem- bers reporting to the secretary each week. The gist of these letters will be weather and crop reports, legisla- tive news, long and short stocks, etc. The members were the guests of and were royally entertained by Tallbott Bros. Seed Co., of Keokuk. The secre- tary is now ready to hear from the members. Russian Embargo Formally Lifted. Washington, September 23. — The formal agreement lifting the Russian embargo against exports to the United States has been signed by Secretary Lansing and George Bakhmetoff, the Russian ambassador. Russian goods will be allowed to come to the United States consigned to the secretary of commerce, on condition that the Rus- sian government is given satisfactory guarantees that the merchandise will not reach her enemies. American firms must give bond cov- ering the value of shipments. If any part of such goods is exported the bond will be forfeited and the firm in- volved will be prevented from secur- ing any further Russian merchandise. The arrangement is expected to re- lease millions of dollars' worth of goods to American importers held up since the beginning of the war. The agreement will cover practically all goods of Russian production or manu- facture. Vetch and other seeds are imported from Russia. American Seed Trade Association. President Lupton has appointed the following special committees : Legislative — Wm. G. Scarlett, chair- man; Albert McCullough, M. H. Dur- yea, Kirby B. White, F. W. Bolgiano, Geo. S. Green. Postal Laws — W. F. Therkildson, chairman; E. C. Dungan, Edgar Greg- ory, C. A. Burnham, F. C. Stokes. Customs and Tariff — Burnet Land- reth, Sr., chairman; W. S. Woodruff, J. C. Vaughan, Linnaeus Allen, A. C. Diggs. Transportation — S. F. Leonar3, chair- man; E. M. Parmelee, Frank Lecken- by, L. M. Kimberlin. Experiment Stations — L. L. Olds, chairman; O. H. Will, E. J. Sheap. Terms of Credit — F. C. Woodruff, chairman; Alex. Forbes, John L. Hunt, S. E. Briggs. Government Charges — M. H. Duryea, chairman; Geo. B. Edgerton, S. F. Wil- lard, J. J. Buffington, Albert McCul- lough. Nomenclature — H. G. Hastings, chair- man; L. H. Vaughan, C. N. Keeney, Arthur B. Clark. Resolutions — E. L. Page, chairman; J. C. Robinson, W. C. Langbridge. To Confer with Seed Analysts — Wm. G. Scarlett, chairman; Albert McCul- lough, M. H. Duryea, Kirby B. White, F. W. Bolgiano, Geo. S. Green. Imports at New York. The steamer Noordam from Rotter- dam, Holland, October 6, brought large consignments of horticultural products, including bulbs, boxwoods, palms, araucarias, rhododendrons and some azaleas. What azaleas we had an op- portunity to examine seemed to be in good condition. As much of this stock is handled by brokers and forwarding agents, its ultimate destination can not be here stated. Some local grow- ers were disappointed in not receiving azaleas, but another shipment is ex- pected before October 16. From the Long Island growers there comes seri- ous complaint of recent shipments of bulbs arriving in a rotten condition. We learn that one grower called in the Pieters-Wiieeler Seed Company Growers ot High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH. PARSNIP, PARSLEY. CELERY, ENDIVE. LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company i9 z 5- The American Florist. 675 THE MACNIff HORTICULTURAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street, NEW YORK Mammoth Auction Sales of Boxwoods, Rhododendrons, Rose Bushes, Bulbs, Etc., from Holland, also Local Consign- ments of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Evergreens, Perennials, etc. Regular Salesdays Tuesdays and Fridays of each week at 11 o'clock, a.m. Wanted— Beans Car lots or less — any variety — old or new — must be sound and sweet. Mail us samples. The J. Chas. McCullough Seed Co. 228-230-232 East 4th St., CINCINNATI, O. insurance agent to view a large ship- ment and on the latter's advice the entire lot was thrown on the rubbish pile. Vaughan's Seed Store, 3 bags seeds (Marseilles, France), 4 packages seed, 3 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). Stumpp & Walter Co., 12 bags veg- etable manure (Hull, Eng.) ; 18 cases bulbs (Rotterdam, Holland). S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., 30 cases immortelles (Marseilles, France). McCallum Co., 40 cases immortelles (Marseilles, France). Consignment of bulbs and plants were brought from Rotterdam, Hol- land, as follows : Julius Roehrs Co., 144 cases trees, 43 cases shrubs. Macniff Horticultural Co., ISO cases shrubs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 6 cases seeds. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 7 cases bulbs. H. H. Berger & Co., 5 cases bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 3 cases bulbs. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 4 cases bulbs. T. A. Havemeyer, 6 cases bulbs. Gray Bros., 16 cases bulbs. To order, 672 cases bulbs, 613 cases shrubs, 100 barrels clover seed, 50 cases immortelles. Corn Crop Damaged. The corn crop of the country is per- haps damaged the worst of all. Much of the territory will turn out with an unsatisfactory crop, according to re- ports now coming in. Cool weather and rains during the summer caused slow progress in the growth and later frost came along with more cool weather and ended even a hope of more than a moderate yield of mer- chantable crop. The late heavy frost put an end to anticipation of a large crop of well matured corn. Some authorities are of the opinion that there may be marketed too much damp corn even during the winter to carry it safely in store, when the hot weath- er comes on. next season. Maine Potatoes Advance. The price of potatoes in Aroostook county has advanced 100 per cent to $1.50 a barrel in a comparatively short time. Lilium Candidum 1 Extra fine Northern-grown Bulbs — Just Arrived. 100, $6.50; lOOO, $60.00. Holland Butllbs. Stock now ready for distribution. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Etc. J Florists' Fall Bulb Catalogue mailed for the asking. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., ^JFESEW CHICAGO COLD STORAGE VALLEY Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, \ best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. $18.00 for 1000; $9.50 for 500; ! $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices, $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for 500: $4.50 for 250: $2.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Per 1000 First Size-1200 to case, 13 c. m 9.50 COLD STORAGE VALLEY ! The very highest quality obtainable. Packed in cases of 1000, at, ,, $17.00 per case ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home of "Pare and Sure Seeds" 411-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full lilt of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Raltiman Ui Pedigree Tomato Seeds D0IIIIMWIB, ma. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster, Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 676 The American Florist. Oct. 16, Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can g"et them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. We still have some Winter Flowering Orchid Sweet Pea Seed Pink and White Orchid; White Orchid; Orchid Beauty, dark rose; Mrs. A. A. Skaach, best sbel, pink; Red Orchid; M oz., 75c: hi oz., $1.00: 1 oz. $1,75, and many others. We have all the best commercial Summer Spencers. Ask for List. Anton C. Zvolanek, LOMPOC, CALIF. BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EUCALYPTUS ud Acacia Seeds P.O. BMS57, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers. - France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Water Melon and Okra Seed Grown for Wholesale Trade. W. E. HAILE, Seedsman, Monticello, Fla. Mention the American Florist when writing jp mimiuiniim u ummmiuii mmuii^ 1 BURPEE'S SEEDS f I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price LUt for Florists £ 3 and Market Gardeners E ^mnrnmrnrmmmnnffWf m Tm m TT.r^ Mention the American Florist when writing Cyclamen Giganteum SOUTHERTON'S PRIZE STRAIN. 4 inch Plants Ready for a Shift. Assorted Colors. Only the Best Varieties. At $14.00 per 100. R. J. Southerton, Cyclamen Specialist Highland Park, Illinois. LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS Ex Cold Storage NEW YORK or CHICAGO Finest Grade of GERMAN and DANISH PIPS ASK FOR PRICES Loechner & Co., Inc., 11 Warren St., New York * * * * * FLORISTS appreciate the importance of seeds and bulbs which may be depended upon: most florists have experienced the disappointment and loss incident to poor quality. & for forcing and outdoor planting are care- fully described in our ""Wholesale Price List for the Trade Only." Send for your copy if you have not already received it. _ It will earn money for us both. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Specialties: $S2%M*£fik2F8Z& Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick S Son, PEDRICKTOWN. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. RAFFIA Natural — Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison &. Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Petunias Petunias Seeds of our celebrated strains will be ready in November. Seedsmen can safely recommend our Giantsof California, Fluffy Ruffles, Giant White, Marvelous, double, and Peony- Flowered, double. Prices and list on application. T.B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Eg*? Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and WatermelonSeed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, &ucit s ed? dence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing '9*5- The American Florist. 677 It's a Real Pleasure to Sell Heacock's Fine, Home-Grown Palms Kentia Forsteriana Leayes In. high Each Per dor. 6-in. pot 5 to 6 28 to 30 $1.00 $12.09 6-in. pot 6 34to36 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana In. high Each 7-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 36 .'...$ 2.50 7-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 36 to 40 300 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 4 00 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 42 to 48 5,00 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 5tt ft., heavy 10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5% to 6 ft., heavy 12^50 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 to 7ft., heavy 15,00 12-in. cedar tub, 5 plants in tub. 7 to 8 ft . heavy 18^00 "When in Philadelphia, Be Sure to Look Us Up." JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Areca Lutescens 6-in. pot, 3 plants in a pot, 22 to 24-in. high 6-in. pot, 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 28 in. high Each ..$0.75 .. 1.00 Kentia Belmoreana _. . Leaves In. high 2*$-m. pot 4 8tol0, 3-in. pot 5 12 4-in. pot 5 to 6 15 $0.40 5-in. pot 6to7 18 50 6-in. pot 6to7 24 1.00 6-in. pot 6to7 26 1.25 6-in. pot 6to7 28 to 30 1.50 7-in. cedar tub. .6 to 7 34 to 36 2.50 9-in. cedar tub. 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy.. 6.00 9-m. cedar tub. 6 to 7 5 ft., very heavy 8.00 9 in. cedar tub. 6 to 7 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 Railway Station, Jenkintown. Each Perdoz. 11.50 2.00 4.50 6.00 12.00 15.00 18.00 30.00 Wyncote, Pa. Get Quotations From LANDRETH Bloomsdale Farm. SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Have just received a small surplus of Japan Grown Freesias and L. Formosums. Cold storage GIGANTEUMS always on hand. Write for prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Bldg., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. llll cnon pnuu Wisconsin and Idaho miLrunU, bUrlHi Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER fi SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cncumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing Nephrolepis Verona The new crested beauty. Now ready for delivery. Write for sample. 2-inch $ 8.00 per 100; $ 72.00 per 1000 2^-inch 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per 1000 3-inch 12.00 per 100; 100 00 per 1000 Polypodium Mandianum Good strong plants ready for a shift or to be divided. 6-inch, 75c each; 8-inch, $1.25 each. Asparagus Lutzi Good strong plants tinch, 35c each; $30.00 per 100. 4-inch. French Hydrangeas Well grown plants of best varieties .$20.00; 5-inch $25.00; 6-inch .$30.00 per 100 P. S. Randolph & Sons Wholesale Plant Specialists R. D. 1, VERONA, PA. America" stock of the NEW FRENCH HYDRANGEAS All from 6-inch pots. Plants with 7-10 branches.... $30.00 per 100 Plants with 5-6 branches 25.00 per 100 Plants with 4 branches 20.00perl00 Bouquet Rose, rosy amber, turning to bright pink. Gen. De Vibraye, bright rose- color, large heads, la Lorraine, bright pink, large flowers. Mme. Maurice Hamar, flesh- rose color, large flowers and trusses. Mme. E. Moulliere, best white variety on the market. Radiant, a superb, rich, rose-carmine. These are a magnificent lot of plants, with fat. lusty branches, All are grown in 6 inch pots, plunged out-of-doors during the summer. Otaksa, the old stand-by, plants with 4 branches, S15.00 per 100. Order now for early shipment, while weather is still safe. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York A. N. Pierson, Inc. Wholesale Florists CROMWELL, - CONN. DEUTZIA Crenata FI. PL Pot-grown stock, very bushy, ready now. 8 inch pots dozen, $3.00; per 100, $25.00 6 inch pots dozen. 2.50; per 100. 18.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK 678 The American Florist. Oct. 16, American Association ol Nurserymen E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la., President; John Watson, Newark, N. Y., Vice-Presi- dent; John Hall, 204 Granite bldg., Koch- ester, K. Y., Secretary, . Forty- first annual convention will be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June, 1916 The third Tuesday in October is national apple day. BALTIMOEE, Md.-J. G. Harrison & Sons, nurserymen of Berlin, Md., have opened a sales department at 507 North Howard street. Own Root Roses on the Pacific coast, according to E. G. Hill, have seen their best days, budded stock giving far more satisfactory results. Burlington, Ia. — Clarence Bock, proprietor of the Sunnyside Nursery, will donate 10 prizes of $2.50 each in the early spring planting campaign in this city. Hartfokd, CONN. — W. W. Hunt & Co. were awarded first prize by the Connecticut Fair Association for their exhibit of evergreens and shrubs. Di- plomas were also awarded them for display of boxwoods. Dallas, TEX— The city park board has 60,000 shrubs growing now in the municipal nursery at White Rock and 40,000 of these are large enough for use in the parks of the city and along Turtle Creek parkway. Nursery Cultivation in 1915. The cultivation of nursery lands dur- ing the past season has been an ex- tremely difficult problem, owing to the unusual weather conditions and there is considerable difference of opinion among nurserymen as to the cost of the work as compared with that of previous years. Some comments on the subject are presented herewith and we shall be pleased to have others from growers of nursery stock whose experiences during the growing season of 1915 have been out of the ordinary : W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. — The wet season has not increased the cost of caring for stock this year, and while it has been impossible to keep the nursery as free from weeds as us- ual, it has not been necessary to cul- tivate as often, and it is estimated that the expense has been less than in pre- vious years, even though it has been necessary to use more man labor and less horse. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Pa. — This has been the most expensive season in the matter of cultivation for the excessive rain during the growing season allowed the weeds to get a heavy start and the ground was too wet to be harrowed. This necessitated an extra amount of hand labor and much slower team work with a conse- quently increased cost. Littlefield & Wyman, North Abing- ton, Mass.- — Including both cultivating and hoeing, the cost of caring for the nursery this year has been one-third more than it was last season. Should the present wet and hot weather con- tinue for some time longer, the in- crease in cost will exceed the above figure. Baltimore, Md. — The Franklin Davis Nursery Co. finds the cost of cultiva- tion about the same during a wet sea- son as during a dry one. While it is harder to control the weeds during the wet periods, more cultivation is neces- sary during a drought. This year's cost has been about normal. Morrisville, Pa. — The Wm. H. Moon Co. reports that cultivation goes on in- cessantly at its establishment, and by reason of an efficient force, cost of cul- tivation this year has been, it is be- lieved, less than in seasons past. Sarcoxie, Mo. — With 29 acres under cultivation in 1915 as compared with 25 acres a year ago, Gilbert H. Wild says, that due to the unfavorable weather conditions, his expense was double that of last year. Lake City, Minn. — The Jewell Nur- sery Co.'s reports of cost of cultivation this year, show an increase of approxi- mately 20 per cent over the average, due to excessive rainfall and necessity of fighting weeds. St. Louis, Mo. — The H. J. Weber & Sons Nursery Co. says they had to buy sickles instead of hoes for their men this year. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J — Due to the wet season, cost of cultiva- tion was one-third greater than in nor- mal years. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. T. —This year's cost of cultivation was greater than in normal seasons. ROSES, CANNAS Shrubbery THE GOURD & JONES CO., West Grove, Penna. PEONIES 25 Acres — Best Varieties. Write for Prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address Peacock Dahlia Farms, P. O. Berlin, N. J. Williamstown June, N. J. PEONIES and IRIS Write for list. PETERSON NURSERY Stock Exchange Building, CHICAGO FRANCISCO DELGADO Q. ORCHID COLLECTOR Solicits orders for shipments of Orchids. Prices quoted upon application. B0G0T0 (Ghapinero) COLOMBIA. Baltimore Nurseries California Privet Any quantity, size and age. No better grown Shade and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Full tine of Fruit Trees and .Plants. GET OUR PRICES AND CATALOGUE. Franklin Davis Nursery Co. BALTIMORE, MD. HEADQUARTERS California Privet In any quantity and any size desired. My Privet has more branches than what is usually sent out, and I grade better. Carloads a Specialty. ALSO Amoor River Privet, Berberis Thunbergii, Well grown and in large supply. J. T. LOVETT, ™?™r. The Greatest Handicap. American Florist Co., Chicago, Gentlemen : — The greatest handi- cap I know of is for a Nurseryman or Florist to try to do business without the AmericanFIoristCo.'s Trade Directory. I haven't one. Send me a copy. Yours truly, JOHN WATSON. Newark, N. Y. , Oct. 8, 1916. The Shrewsbury Nurseries NORWAY MAPLES, 1-5 inch cal. ORIENTAL PINES, 1-4 inch cal. Ge0- A steele> ^^ PIN OAKS, I1/4-3 inch cal. EATONTOWN, N. J. Write for attractive prices. Wholesale trade list mailed upon application. FOR RESULTS, discriminating florists buy our Western New York Field Grown Rose Bushes We have this season particularly fine plants of Madna PViarta Selected forcinggrade S 1 ? 00 . P er JS9. IVIdgna UHaTld, Strong No. I grade 10.00 per 100 Also a good assortment of other leading florists' varieties. Send for list. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York J9 J 5- The American Florist. 679 Robert Craig Co... 3& PALMS and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis.. Philadelphia, Pa. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Snipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indica, Araacaria Ezcelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. BOX WOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1.00 each Pyramids, 2Hft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2.00each Pyramids, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2ft 1 .50 each Nice Bushes, 15-in 35c each F. O. FRANZEN m SSsSS^ *■ Mention the American Florist when writing CANNA FIREBIRD GET IT NOW and Increase Your Stock Threefold by April. 25 or more, 20 cents each. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK CHICAGO Alyssum Double Giant The cut flower variety, 2 in., $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1000. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander— The Money Maker, 2 in.. $2 00 per 1C0; $18.00 per 1000. Smilax, good strong 2 in , $1.25 per 100. Parsley, double curled, $2.50 per 1000. Good packing — prompt shipment. ELMER RAWLINGS, Tower? 6 Allegany, N. Y , CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Ask for'Price of Rooted Cuttings of Geraniums, Heliotropes, Petunias and any other soft wooded stock you might want. We have following plants that will be ready for Christmas: Cyclamen, Cincinnati. Lorraine and Luminosa, Begonias, Poinseitias, all kinds oj Primroses. Write Geo. A. Kuhl, ^* s e a r ,e Pekin, III. r=TEAR THIS OUT J; or F «ture = — — — — — — — — — Reference. English Budded Field-Grown Roses, c. i. f. New York, 10 cents each Guaranteed low budded on briars, clean, vigorous stock, true to name "Amazingly fibrous rooted." Make . your own selection from this list and send your order on C. O. D. terms less 5% Delivery to carriers in New York 14 days after receipt ol order in Liverpool. Bees Ltd. can run orders right on to quayside in own motor vans. Prices are quoted in dollars and cents per hundred 1. o. b. Liverpool. Freight, Duty, Insurance, etc., costs about $50.00 per 1000 trees. Abel Carriere $ Aennchen Muller. . Alex. Hill Gray.. Alfred Colomb A. K. Williams.. Anna Olivier Anne of Clerstein.. Antoine Rivoire Arthur R. Goodwin Austrian Copper. . Avoca Beaute de Lyon. . Ben Cant Bessie Brown Betty Brilliant British Queen Captain Hayward.. Caroline Testout. . Charles Lefebvre. . Charlotte Klemm.. China Rose or Old Bush Chrissie Mackellar Cissie Easlea Claudius Colleen Commandant Felix Faure Comtesse du Cayla Conrad F. Meyer. Corallina Coronation Countess of Derby Countess of Shaf- tesbury Cynthia Forde . . . Dean Hole Dr. O'D. -Browne. D. Page Roberts . . Dorothy Ratcliffe. D. of Wellington. Duke of Edinburgh Dupuy Jamain . . . Earl of Gosford . . Earl of Warwick. Ecarlate Edith Bellenden... Edu Meyer Edward Mawley... Elizabeth Barnes. Ellen Poulsen Erna Teschendorf. Ethel Malcolm Eugenie Lamesch.. 6.60 6.60 8.40 6.60 6.60 S.40 8.40 S.40 7.20 7.20 6.60 7.20 6.60 G.60 7.80 24.00 8.40 6.60 6.60 6.60 7.20 6.00 9.60 8.40 7.20 18.00 6.00 7.80 6.00 7.20 9.60 7.20 8.40 7.20 7.20 7.20 8.40 8.40 8.40 6.60 6.60 7.20 7.20 7.20 8.40 7.20 8.40 8.40 7.20 7.20 7.20 8.40 Fabvier $ 7 Fairy Queen -7 Fellenberg 6 Fisher Holmes 6. Florence Pemberton 8, Florence H. Veitch 8. Franz Deegen 7 Frau K. Druschkl 6 Gen. Jacqueminot. 6 Gen. MacArthur.. 7 Gem. Schablikine . 7 G. C. Waud 7. George Dickson... 8 George Elger 8, Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau .... 6 Gottfried Keller. . . 7 G. Nabonnand. ... 7 Grace Darling 7 Grass an Aachen . . 6 Gruss an Teplitz. . 7, Gust. Grunerwald. 7 Gustave Regis S Harry Kirk S Helen Keller 6 Hennosa 8 H. E. Richardson 9 Hilda Richardson. 8 His Majesty 7, Horace Vernet ... 6. Hugh Dickson 6 H. V. Machin 24. Irish Elegance. ... 7 Irish Fireflame. . . 14, James Coey 7. J. B. Clark 7 Jessie 6 Jonk. J. L. Mock 7 Jos. Hill 8 Juliet 7 Kaiserin Aug. Vic. 6 Katherine Zeimet. 6 Killarney 6. King Edward VII. 7, King George V... 8 Lady Alice Stanley 7, Lady Ashtown.... 7 Lady Dunleath... 9 Lady Hillingdon.. 8. lady Mary Ward. 9. I6ady Penzance... 8. Lady Pirrie 8. Lady Roberts 8. Lady Ursula 7. La France 7. La Tosca $ Laurent Carle .... Leonie Lamesch . . . Le Progres Leslie Holland Liberty Lieut. Chaure Louis C. Breslau . . Lyon Rose Mabel Drew Mme. A. Chatenay Mme. C. Soupert. Mme. C. Lutaud. Mme. E. Herriot.. Mme. Falcot Mme. G. Luizet.. Mme. Hoste Mme. I. Perriere.. Mme. Jean. Dupuy Mme. Jules Grolez Mme. L. Messimy Mme. M. Soupert. Mme. Ravary Mme. Seg. -Weber. Marie Baumann... Marie van Houtte. Marquise de Sinety Mary. Countess of Hchester Meg Merrilies .... Melody Mildred Grant Miss Alice de Rothschild Molly s. Crawford Moss Rose Mrs. Aaron Ward Mrs. A. E. Coxbead Mrs. Alfred Tate. Mrs. A. Hammond Mrs. A. Carnegie. Mrs. A. R. Waddell Mrs. C. E. Allen. Mrs. C. C. Harrison Mrs. C. E. Pearson Mrs. Corn. West.. Mrs. David Baillie Mrs. David McKee Mrs. E. Mawley... Mrs. E. G. Hill... Mrs. Foley-Hobbs. Mrs. Forde Mrs. Fred Straker. Mrs. G. Shawyer. . Mrs. H. Stevens. . . 7.20 7.20 6.60 7.20 S.40 7.20 S.40 S.40 7.20 9.60 7.20 8.40 9.60 9.60 7.20 6.60 8.40 7.20 8.40 7.20 6.60 8.40 7.20 8.40 6.60 8.40 9.60 7.20 8.40 9.60 8.40 8.40 8.40 6.00 7.20 7.20 S.40 8.40 10.80 S.40 7.20 7.20 9.60 7.20 7.20 S.40 8.40 7.20 8.40 10.S0 8.40 8.40 8.40 Mrs. F. w. Vander- bllt $ Mrs. Harold Brocklebank Mrs. John Laing. . Mrs. J. H. Welch. Mrs. M. Mackean. Mrs. M. Kennedy. Mrs. Peter Blair.. Mrs. R. D. M'Clure Mrs. R. G. Shar- man Crawford . . Mrs. Sam Ross... Mrs. Taft Mrs. T. Roosevelt.' Mrs. W. C. Miller Mrs. w. H. Rowe. Mrs. W. H. Cut- bush Mrs. Vf; J. Grant. Nita Weldon ... Old Gold Old Moss Ophelia Orleans Rose ..." Paul Lede Persian Yellow . . . Pharisaer ] Prince C. de Rohan Prince de Bulgarie Queen Mary Rayon D'Or Richmond ....'...'. Schneewittchen . . . Sen. Mascurand... Senateur Vaisse... Simplicity Souvenir de G. Prat Souv. de M. Zayas Souv. de P. Notting Sunburst S. M. Rodocanach'i The Dandy Theresa Ulrich Brunner.... Victor Hugo Viscount Carlow... Vise. Folkestone. . . Warrior White Killarney..'. W. E. Lippiatt William Shean.... Willowmere . . W. R. Smith '. Yvonne Rabier. . . 9.60 8.40 6.60 8.40 S.40 8.40 7.20 6.60 8.40 6.60 8.40 8.40 8.40 6.60 7.20 8.40 10.S0 6.00 10.80 6.60 7.20 7.20 7.20 6.60 7.20 12.00 9.60 7.20 6.60 7.20 6.60 7.20 8.40 7.20 8.40 8.40 6.60 7.20 S.40 6.60 6.60 8.40 7.20 8.40 S.40 7.20 7.20 9.60 8.40 7.20 Almee Vibert $ Alberic B'arbier. . . Alister Stella Grey American Pillar... Ards Rover Aviateur Bleriot... Billard et Barre. . Blush Rambler Bouquet d'Or .... Car. Testout climb. Coronation Rambler Crimson Rambler.. Delight Diabolo Dorothy Dennison Climbing Roses 7.20 Dorothy Perkins...? 7.20 7.20 Excelsa 7.20 7.20 Felicite Perpetue.. 6.60 7.20 Flame 6.60 7.20 Gardenia 7.20 7.20 Gerbe Rose 7.20 7.20 Gloire de. Dijon... 7.20 7.20 Hiawatha 7.20 7.20 Jersey Beauty 7.20 7.20 Johanna Sebus ... 7.20 7.20 Kaiserin Augusta 6.00 "Victoria Climbing 7.20 7.20 Lady Gay 7.20 7.20 Lady Waterlow 7.20 7.20 La France, climb.. $ 7.20 Leontine Gervais.. 7 20 Liberty Climbing... 7.20 Mme. A. Carriere.. 7.20 Mme. J. Gravereaux 7.20 Mme. P. Cochet... 7.20 Marechal NIel .... 8.40 Minnehaha 7 20 Mrs. W. J. Grant climbing 7.20 Nlphetos 8.40 Paul Lede climbing 8.40 Paul Transon 7,20 Prince C. deRohan 6.60 Queen Alexandra..? 7.20 Reine M. Henriette 7 20 Reine Olga de Wur- temburg 7 20 Rene Andre 7 20 Richmond climbing 8.40 Shower of Gold... 7.20 Source d'Or 7.20 Tausendschon 7 20 Tea Rambler 7 20 Trier 7.20 Waltham Climb. I. 7 20 White Dor. Perkins 7.20 Zephirine Drouhin . 7.20 Tree or Standard Roses Standards have 3-4 ft. stems, H Standards 2-2H ft. Prices are per dozen trees; 6 same rate Std. %-Std. Abel Carriere $2.88 $2.52 Betty 3.60 2.88 British Queen 4.32 3.60 Capt. Hayward 2.88 2.52 Caroline Testout ... 2.88 2.52 Dr. O'Donel Brown. 2.88 2.52 Ethel Malcolm 3.60 2.88 Fisher Holmes 2.SS 2.52 F. K. Druschkl 2.88 2.52 Gen. MacArthur ... 3.60 2.8S George Dickson 4.80 4.32 Gloire de Dijon 2.SS 2.52 Gruss an Teplitz... 2.88 2.52 Bees Ltd. will give you Inclusive quotations on any number of trees. Std. %-std. Harry Kirk $3.60 $2 88 Hugh Dickson 2.88 2 52 J. B. Clark 2.88 2.52 Mlet , 3.60 2.88 Lady Ashtown 3.60 2.8S Lady Hillingdon ... 4.32 3.60 La France" 2.88 2.52 Lieut. Chaure 3.60 2.88 Lyons Rose 3.60 2. 88 Mme. A. Chatenay.. 3.60 2.88 Mme. Ed. Herriot... 6.00 4.80 Mme. Jean Dupuy... 3.60 2.88 Mme. J. Gravereaux. 3.60 2.88 Std. % Mme. Mel. Soupert $3.60 Mme. Ravary 3 60 Molly S. Crawford.. 3^60 Mrs. And. Carnegie. 4 80 Mrs. Foley Hobbs... 4.32 Mrs. H. Stevens 4.32 Mrs. John Laing... 2.88 Prince C. de Rohan. 2.88 Rayon D'Or 4.32 Richmond 3. 60 Ulrich Brunner 2.88 W. A. Richardson... 3.60 -Std. $2.88 2.88 2.88 4.32 3.60 3.60 2.52 2.52 3.60 2.88 2.52 Special U. S. A. Trade " List of Roses mailed on 1077 Mill Street, request. Liverpool, England. . 680 The American Florist. Oct. 16 Market Gardeners 4 Vegetable Growers' Association ol America. M. L. Ruetenik, Cleveland, O., President; Howard W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa„ Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary, E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, 0„ Treasurer. Next annual convention will be held Sep- tember, 1916. Strawberries, fine field stock from Northern Michigan, were sold on the Chicago market, October 9, at $4 per case. Uniontown, Pa. — A greenhouse with a capacity of 60,000 lettuce plants is being built by A. M. Frederick at a cost of $2,000. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, October 12. — Mushrooms, home grown, No. 1, 40 cents per pound; lettuce, cases, 8 to 10 cents; radishes, 75 cents to $1.00 per 100 bunches; as- paragus, 50 cents per dozen bunches; celery, box, 75 to $1.25; tomatoes, baskets, 25 to 50 cents. New York, October 12. — Celery, per bunch of 12 stalks, 12 to 40 cents; cu- cumbers, 50 cents to $1.25 per basket; mushrooms, $1.00 to $1.75 per 4-pound basket; tomatoes, $1.00 to $2.00 per package; radishes, per basket, 30 cents to 60 cents; lettuce, per 2 dozen strap, 50 cents to 75 cents. War Food Exhibition in London. Ever since the great European war started, there has been a number of people who have been afraid that there might be a scarcity of food in the British Isles, owing to the sinking of ships carrying food stuffs from neu- tral countries. So far, however, one would scarcely think there was a war at all, so abundant seems to be the amount of food that finds its way into every market in the kingdom, and gen- erally at very reasonable prices under the circumstances. Notwithstanding these facts, the proprietors of the Daily Mail newspaper conceived the idea that it would be wise to encour- age the cultivation of home-grown food on an extensive scale, and for this purpose inaugurated a great exhibi- tion of vegetable produce. This took place September 22-24 at Royal Horti- cultural hall, Westminster, London, and attracted a fair amount of inter- est. Something like 20,000 entries were received altogether, but it was quite impossible to stage anything like that number in the space available. A vast amount of produce was sent di- rect to various hospitals, the most noteworthy being retained for exhi- bition. Six classes were reserved for collections of vegetables, and a special one for potatoes, while others were allotted to such agricultural products as butter, eggs, cheese, jams, honey and wheat. Something like £1,750 were awarded in prizes, but it must be honestly said that far finer exhi- bitions of vegetable produce have been seen In London and the provinces for one-twentieth part of the money. With the exception of the classes for private growers and market garden- ers, the standard of the exhibits in the vegetable collections was decidedly inferior. Very few of the exhibitors outside the professional ranks had any idea as to what constituted a really good potato, carrot, parsnip, beet root or turnip, and in each of these groups were to be seen the coarsest and worst types of their kind. Great, ugly, monstrous potatoes as big as a child's head, and turnips and beet roots larger than a football were evi- dently the acme of perfection to many, while miserable, stunted and shriveled parsnips and carrots were in evidence in many cases. Of course, none of these had the faintest chance of winning any of the generous prizes, and the only educational value they possessed was as an example of how "not to do" things. A vast amount of public money has been spent all over the British Isles for many years past in horticultural education, but, judging from the Daily Mail exhibi- tion, most of it has been wasted so far as allotment holders and cottagers are concerned. These are a most dif- ficult class of the community to teach even the rudiments of good garden- ing, and the exhibition in question shows how much education is still needed. There was, however, one bright spot that stood out like a beacon amidst this vegetable squalor, and that was the onions. It was simply astonishing to see what magnificent specimens of this lachrimatory esculent came from all parts of Great Britain. Ireland, curiously enough, seemed to be con- spicuous by its absence, except for the presence of Sir Horace Plunket, the chief of the technical instruction department in Dublin. The onions were simply superb, and if those who staged them could only have attained half or a quarter as good results with their other produce, the exhibition as a whole would have been one of the most marvelous vegetable displays ever placed before a critical public. The potatoes, too, in the farmers' class were a wonderful and beautiful sight, and I have never before seen such a fine clean, healthy lot of tu- bers on the exhibition table. The British farmer evidently knows what a really good potato is, and he does not now make the mistake of dis- playing the huge unshapely masses that used to be looked upon years ago as evidence of great cultural skill. Many varieties were exhibited, and the judges must have been sorely puz- zled in picking out the dish of 20 tu- bers that took the £20 prize. This went to Richard Allen, Knolton Farm, Ellesmere, Shropshire. As to the classes in which the real professional gardeners entered the lists against each other, there was the keenest competition, and that between recognized champions. Nine distinct kinds of vegetables had to be staged, and the judges probably never had such a stiff job before in their lives to decide the winner of the first prize. Indeed, after the most patient point- ing and scrutiny they at first came to the conclusion that the collection put up by the gardeners of the Duke of Portland (Jas. Gibson, Gr.) and Lord North (Mr. Janes, Gr.) were equally excellent; but as no "dead heats" were allowed, it was ultimately decided that Mr. Janes was the lucky first prize winner of £100, and Mr. Gib- son (his former teacher) second, by half a point less, for £25^rather a for- midable drop between the first and second prizes. Each exhibitor put up a splendid lot of cauliflowers, pota- toes, onions, leeks, beetroot, celery, peas, beans and tomatoes, which must have come as a revelation of the gar- dener's skill to the amateur section of exhibitors. Generally speaking, the exhibition was well worth holding, and the pro- moters are to be congratulated on their praiseworthy attempt to show that there are at least thousands in- terested in the production of vegeta- bles, even if they cannot all hope to at- tain the perfection so ably and con- spicuously demonstrated by gardeners who have made a life study of the art of cultivation. J. W. Vegetable Plants Lettuce and Cabbage Plants, $1.00per 1000; 10,000 and over 85c per 1000 Parsley Plants, extra strong, forforcing 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1000 R. Vincent Jr & Sons Go , White Marsh, Md. Mushrooms HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. THE BEST AMERICAN BOOK ON THE SUBJECT 170 Pages.— Price $1.00—29 Illustrations. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street. Chicago. Watch for our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Pure Culture Mushroom Spawi Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceiptof 40cents in postage. Address Trade Mark AmericanSpawnCo.St.,Paul,Minn CARNATIONS F. CORNER & SONS CO., LaFayette, - - Indiana TO THE TRADE HENRY METTE, Quedlinburg, Germany, S52JX ER .^ a " d EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE FLOWER AND FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SPECIALTIES! S e ^°"; Bee J*-- Ca & b SF es - Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onions, Feaa vi uinMiw Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Aster*. Balsams. Begonias, Carnations Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansies, Petunias. Phloxes, Primulas, Scabioos Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. ram* METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $6.00 per oz„ or $1.75 per H oz„ $1.00 per X oz., postage paid Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality ALSO GROW LARGELY ON CONTRACT. — _ *9*5> The American Florist. 681 A Few Seasonable Dreer Specialties Ananas Sativa Variegata The Variegated Pineapple Each Splendid Plants in 4-inch pots $0 60 " 5-inch " - 1 00 6-inch" 150 Araucaria Excelsa As there are no prospects of imports of these arriving from Belgium this fall, we recommend early orders, small sizes have already been sold out, the sizes noted below are very fine and the best values we have ever offered. 5-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 6-inch " 12 to 15 " 6-inch " 16 to 18 " 7-inch " 18 to 20 " Each 3tiers $0 60 3 to 4 •" 75 4 " 1 00 4 to 5 " 1 25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca Each 6-inch pots, 8 inches high, 2 tiers $0 76 7-inch " 12 to 14 " " 3 to 4 " 125 Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 6-inch " 12 to 14 " 7-inch " 14 to 16 " Each 2 tiers $1 00 3 " : 1 25 3 " 1 60 Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa. The Glory Fern Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa Crotons A splendid collection of the most attractive varieties for florists' work, well colored plants of good value. 4-inch pots $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100 Similar to Farleyense, easier to grow, and much hardier. 5-inch " $6. 00 to $9.00 per doz. 3-inch pots $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 ^ ar g e Plants $1.00 and $1.60 each ^inchptz:;-:::::::::.!: 50 . 1 :! 1 :.^:: tffiK. 100 Cibotium Schiede It is almost impossible to put up a first-class decoration FiCUS ElaStiCa without including some of this beautiful variety. A splendid lot of 4-inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $26.00 per 100 Fine 8-inch pots, $2.50 each; 10-inch tubs, $3.60 to $5.00 each For the most complete list of seasonable stock in Plants, Eulbs, Seeds and Sundries see our current V\ holt sale List. HENRY A. DREER, 714 and 716 Chestnut St., Phik, Pa. The above prices are intended for the trade only. • •■T'fTTTTTT 1 * i Special Sale of I * * I Asplenium Nidus Avis | * (Bird's nest Fern) * •!■ At greatly reduced prices to make ■{• •£■ room for Christmas Stock. ■{• * 4-in. pans »4.00perdoz. * * 5-in. pans 6.00perdoz. * * 6-in. pans 1200perdoz. * * 7-in. pans 15.00perdoz. * * 8-in. pans 2400nerdoz. * A Write for Wholesale list of Ferns, Palms, Elc .j, 4* Ferndish Ferns in flats and 2 1 4 -inch pots a Specialty. ^* f H. PLATH 1 j THE FERNERIES * A Lawrence and Winnipeg Avenues * I SAN FRANCISCO, - CALIF. $ SEASONABLE STOCK Adiantum Croweanum, grand 4 in. pot stock, $15.00 per 100. Asparagus FlumOSUS, bushy, 2V 4 in., $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong 3 in. stock, $5.00 per 100. Bougainvillea, bushy, well trimmed, 4 in. pot plants, $16.00 per 100; 6 in., $26.00 per 100. Begonia, Glory of Cincinnati and Davenport, good 5 in., $40.00 per 100. Dracaena TerminaliS, well colored 5 in. pot plants, $50.00 per 100. Fern Dish Ferns, strong, out door grown IVi in. pot plants, all varieties, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Hydrangea Otaksa and all French sorts, 4 in. pot plants, $16.00 per 100; 5 in. pot plants, $20.00 per 100. Field grown specimens for 8 to 10 in. tubs, 8 to 12 shoots, $25.00 per 100; both in Otaksa and French varieties. Send for catalog No. 5. The Storrs & Harrison Co., pain PAiN e Esvi r LLE, e oHio The Early Advertisement Gets There 682 The American Florist. Oct. 16, WE NEED ROOM Liberal extras for early orders. Special prices. Size of pots. 4 ■ 2H 4 2V4- 2* 4 • IVi 4 -: 2M 2!4 2H 3 2Ya- 2H 100 1000 in. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 70 00 . Asparagus Sprenderi 2.50 22.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 60.00 . Begonia, Flowering, 12 kinds.. 5.50 50.00 . Begonia Chatelaine 5 00 45.00 . Begonia Chatelaine 8.00 75.00 . Chinese Primroses. 30 kinds.. 3.00 25.00 . Chinese Primroses 7.50 70.00 .Cinerarias. Choice mixed 2.50 22.50 . Coleus. 15varieties 2. 50. 22.10 .Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 4.50 40.00 .Cyclamen. Fine plants 7.50 70.00 . Double Petumas 2 75 25 00 .Primula Obconicas. Choice , mixed 2.50 22.50 3H-io. Primula Obconicas 6.00 55 00 2H-in. Geraniums. 15varieties 2.25 20.00 3i-ia. Stevia. Dwarf ortall 7.00 65.00 2V 2 -in. Smilax. Largre plants 2.50 22.50 4 -in. Perns. Boston, Scottii, Whit - mani, Roosevelt, Scholzeli 20. 00 5-6 7-in. Dracaena Indivisa, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. Pansy Plants. $4.00 per 1000. Violet Plants. Field grown, Princess of Wales, $5.00 per 100. $45 00 per 1000 Abundance of Stock. . Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist. WASHINGTON, N. J. Palms for Sale 1 Areca Lutescens, 14 feet high, 12 ft. spread, 29 inch tub $ 75.00 3 Areca Lutescens, 9 feet high, 14 inch tub 1 Areca Buerii, 8 leaves, 18 inch tub... 1 Kentia Forsteriana, 16 feet high. 17 leaves, 32 inch tub 1 Rhapis Flabelliformis, 6 feet high. 16 inch tub, well furnished 1 Pritchardia Pacifica, stem 12 inches in diam., about 130 years old, won- derful specimen, 18 leaves. 36 in. tub 1200.00 1 Latania Barbonica, 15 leaves. 29inch tub 75.00 1 Alsophila Australis, 9 feet high, large head, 24 inch tub 40.00 Mrs. George Howard Lewis 533 Marine Bank Building BUFFALO, N. Y. PRIMROSES Per 100 Chinese and Malacoides,2i4 in. pot.$2.00 Forbesli, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 2V A in pot 1.60 Obc. Gigantea, 2*4 in. pot 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, 2V A in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 : 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $7.00 per 1000 1.00 Vinca Var., field plants 5.00 Pansy Plants, giant flowering, $2.60 per 1000. CASH 75.00 65.00 75.00 65.00 Jos, H. Cunningham, DELAWARE, OHIO. GERANIUMS Strong 2-inch stock. Nutt, Dagata, Ricard, Red Wing, Viaud, La Favorite, Jaulin, Per- kins and Oberle, $2.00 per 100, $18.50 per 1000. Ruby (best dark red). Gen. Wayne, Frenot, Dryden, Annie Vincent, Hill, Atlantis, Luigi Grandi and Poitevine. $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. Send for Catalogue of Geraniums F. H. DeWITT & CO. WOOSTER, OHIO. III!!III«:3[liniIIIII!l!l!i;i!!!i!![|[!UIIIIIIII^ Croton Baronne de Rothchild. Call on us now for general list of plants; move in October before danger of freezing. Seasonable Plants Crotons. All the best varieties. 4-inch, $3.75 per doz., $30.00 per ■ 100. 4-inch specials, well grown, g large as ordinary 5-inch plants, § 60c each; $50.00 per 100. 5-in. g special, 2 to 3 ft. high, at 75ceach. g Araucaria Excelsa. j 5-in. pots, 2 ft. high with 6 whorls g $1.00 each. 6-inch pots, 2 ft. 6-in. g high with 6 whorls, $14.00 per g doz.; $1.50 each. g Hydrangea Otaksa. j 4-inch, home-grown, well budded, g exceptionally good for basket work, g 20c each; $15.00 per 100 g Send for sample. g Cibotium Schiedei. j Plants in 7-inch pots. ...$2.00 each g Solanum Melvini. j In fruit and bloom, 4-inch, strong, g special price to make room, $2.00 g per doz., $15.00 per 100; 6-inch, g $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Primula Obconica. 21/2-inch pots, $3.25 per 100.; 1 $30.00 per 1000. g Smilax. 2V2-inchpots $2.60 per 100. jj Cyperus Alternifolius. | 4-inch $10.00 per 100. | 1 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, % I 43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO g g Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111. g IlllllllllllllllllillllllilUlllllI 100,000 Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS Exceptionally fine stock ready for benching. Our Carnation Plants are recognized as the finest obtainable and repeat orders from old customers mean that they must have proven very satisfactory in for- mer years, otherwise they would not have ordered from us again this season. This year the plants are better than ever so send an order to us as quickly as possible, for immediate delivery. Hurry ! 100 1000 100 1000 White Perfection $3.50 $30.00 Mrs. C. W. Ward. 3.50 30.00 Rose Pink Enchantress, Philadelphia $3.50 $30.00 3.50 30.00 Zoe Symonds 3.50 30.00 Order Today — Peter Reinberg Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., Chicago, III. * * * * * 1 * * * * * * * * * * * L. D. Phone Central 2846 * 19'5' The American Florist. 683 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Pearl." Fine seedlings, $3 per 1,000. Cash. JAMES MOSS, JOHNSVILLE, PA., Wholesale Grower. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ALYSSUM. DOUBLE SWEET ALYSSUM. Fine 3-inch stock — $3.50 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Alyssum double giant, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Elmer Bawlings, Allegany, N. Y. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Excelsa, 5-in., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c each; 6-inch, 4 tiers, $1; 7-inch, 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25; 7-inch, 5 tiers, $1.50 to $2. Eobusta Compacta, 6-inch, 2 to 3 tiers, $1 each; 7-inch, 3 tiers, $1.50; 7-inch. 3 to 4 tiers, $2; 9-inch, 5 to 6 tiers, $4 to $5 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias Excelsa, 5-in., 3 tiers, 60c each; 6-in., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 6-in., 4 tiers, $1; 7-in., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25. Excelsa glauca, 6-in., 2 tiers. 75c; 7-in., 3 to 4 tiers, $1.25. Robusta Compacta, 6-in., 2 tiers, $1; 6-in., 3 tiers, $1.25; 7-in., 3 tiers, $1.50. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch pots, 2 ft. high, 5 whorls, $1 each; 6-inch, 2 ft. 6 in. high, 6 whorls, $1.50 each; $14 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65e each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2^4-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-in., $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Strong 214-inch stock. $2.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Asparagus Plumosus, 80c per 100; $3.50 per 500; $6 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 75c per 100; $3 per 500; $5 per 1,000. These are June sown; strong. Prepaid. Strictly cash. C. W. Har- rold, 1849 E. Main St., Decatur, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-inch, $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, $1 per 100; $7 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cuuningham, Dela- ware, O. ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus plumosus. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus, 2%-ineh, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 3-inch, $5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI, 3-inch pots, $5 per 100; 4-inch, $12.50. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus Lutzi, 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100. P. S. Randolph & Sons, R. D. No. 1, Verona, Pa. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS. CINCINNATI, 2%-inch $14.00 per 100 " 3 -inch 18.00 per 100 " 4 -Inch 30.00 per 100 FLORENCE DAVENPORT, 3-inch 15.00 per 100 " " 4-inch 25.00 per 100 CHATELAINE, 2M,-inch 3.50 per 100 "" 3 -inch 7.00 per 100 " 4 -inch 12.00 per 100 ERFORDI, 2%-inch 3.00 per 100 PRIMA DONNA, 2M-inch 3.00 per 100 SMITHII, 214 -inch 3.00 per 100 MELIOR, 4 -inch 50.00 per 100 • " 3 -inch -: 35.00 per 100 214-inch 25.00 per 100 ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. BEGONIAS. Best stock- obtainable in following varieties: 100 Cincinnati, 2%-inch $15.00 Cincinnati, 3-ineh 25.00 Florence Davenport, 214-inch 15.00 Melior, 214-inch 25.00 Chatelaine, 2^-inch 4.00 Erfordi, Prima Donna, Triumph 3.00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 2%-inch $12.00 4-inch $35.00 3 -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2y 2 -inch $15.00 3%-inch $30.00 3 -inch 25.00 4%-inch 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Begonias, Gloire de Chatelaine, Pfitzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-inch, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Begonias, flowering, 12 kinds, 2^-inch, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chatelaine, 2%-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-inch, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Begonia Vernon, in bloom, 4-inch, 10c each} $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ■ Begonias, Glory of Cincinnati and Davenport, 5-inch, $40 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. BEGONIAS', $8 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Begonias, Lorraine, Cincinnati and Luminosa. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BERBERIS. BERBERRY. WE OFFER BERBERIS THUNBERGI. Each Ten 100 1,000 12-18-in., light 10c $0.80 $5.00 $40.00 12-lS-in 15c 1.00 6.00 50.00 18-24-in 20c 1.25 8.00 70.00 2-3-ft 25c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spireas and Privet. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, 111. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. o. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-in., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., BOX 404. DUNDEE, ILLINOIS'. Boxwoods, pyramid, 2 ft., $1 each; 2Y 2 ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3y, ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch, $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft., $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in., 35c each. F. O. Franzen, 6319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9-inch, 250 to case $60 per 1,000; 8-9-inch, 225 to case. $70 per 1,000; 9-10-inch, 180 to case, $80 per 1,000. Narcissus (Dutch) : Emperor, fancy, $13 per 1,000; mother bulbs, $17.50; Victoria, fancy, $12; Poeticus Ornatus, $5.50; Princeps, $7; Sul- phur Phoenix, $12. White Roman hyacinths, 11-12 ctms., 2,400 to case, $21 per 1,000; 13-15 ctms., 1,500 to case, $33 per 1,000. Tulips: Artus, $6.50 per 1,000; Belle Alliance, $10; La Reine, $6; Cottage Maid, $7; Proserpine, $20; Rose Gris de Lin, $6.50; Chrysolora, $9; Yellow Prince, $8.50; Keiserskroon, $14. Cold Storage Lilies. Giganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-ineh, 20Q to case, $16.50 per case. Lil. Giganteum (new crop), 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $48 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for Special Prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tulips, hyacinths, narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Im- porting Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs, Japan grown freesias and L. For- mosums, also cold storage giganteums always on hand. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Wool- worth Bldg., New York. Bulbs, Giganteum, 7-9, 300 to case, $50 per 1,000; 8-9. 250 to case, $70 per 1,000; 8-10, 225 to case, $80 per 1,000; 9-10, 200 to case, $90 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, mammoth, 1,000 to case, 14 ctms., $11 per 1,000; 1st size, 1,200 to case. 13 etms., $9.50 per 1,000. St. Louis Seed Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Bulbs. Lilium Candidum, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, etc. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CANNAS. Oanna Firebird, 25 or more, 20c each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. LARGE, THRIFTY. CLEAN STOCK. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1.000 WHITE PERFECTION $50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 50.00 BEACON 50.00 COMFORT 55.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY, FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE, Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If, 684 The American Florist. Oct. 16, CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, -which leading florists everywhere recognize as the best obtain- able. Our plants are unusually fine this season and -we advise placing orders early for imme- diate or future delivery. The demand is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders in rotation. Order today. 100 1,000 Washington $5.00 .$45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 Champion 6.00 55.00 White Perfection 5.00 45.00 White Wonder 6.00 55.00 Victory 5.00 45.00 Rosette ...'. 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists, 162 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. CARNATONS FOR SALE. Per 100 Per 1,000 Philadelphia $5.50 $50.00 Rose Pink 5.50 50.00 Dorothy Gordon 5.50 50.00 Beacon 5.50 50.00 Enchantress 5.50 50.00 Casb, please. JOHN BLECHS'CHMID, 4300 East 122d St., CLEVELAND, OHIO. CARNATION PLANTS. 1,000 White Wonder and 2,000 Light Pink and Dark Pink Plants at the rate of $40.00 per 1,000. BASSETT & WASHBDRN, 17S North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. FIELD CARNATIONS. Pink — Enchantress and Ward. Red— Delhi and St. Nicholas, $40 per 1,000. Strong, bushy stock. Cash, please. JOY FLORAL CO., Nash- ville, Tenn. ■ Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Phila- delphia and Beacon, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Enchantress and above varieties, good seconds, 4c. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, O. Field-grown carnation plants. White Perfec- tion, Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward. Philadelphia, Zoe Symonds, Washington, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. Carnations, Enchantress and Champion, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove, 111. Carnation Miss Theo, rooted cuttings, $T2 per 100; $10O per 1,000. Littlefield & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. 5,000 Pink Enchantress, long bushy plants at $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. CHRYSANTHEMUM S. CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS, double and single m pots and pans, all varieties, 25c to 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. * ' Chrysanthemums, pot-plants, 5V- and 6-inch pots, 40c, 50c and 60c each; 7-inch, 75e, $1, $1.2o, $1.50 and up. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111 . CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, nTyT COLEUS. ' COLEUS, Brilliancy or Smas Red, fine all year plant; strong 3-inch stock, $4 per 100. ^??„,J a 1 t haTe t0 ° many. Cash, please. HEINL & WEBER, Terre Haute, Ind. COLEUS— Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5.00 per 100 l«o » i !? KROCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. C0 . 1 i5 DS - Brilliancy or Smas Red, 3-inch. $5 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wllmette, III CROTONS. Crotons, 4-inch, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 5-inch, $6 to $9 per doz. Large plants, $1 and nJ%trknA y iz, A v* reer - 714 - 716 Cbest - /, Crot ?£?' a11 the best vars - 4-inch, $3.75 per wi f° P v 10 °; t incl >. specials, well grown, laige as ordinary 5-inch, 60c each; $50 per 100; 5-mch special, 2 to 3 ft. high, 75c each Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York! qhS?.?"™ 5 " in °?' 5 i )-inch, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 11 1. PRIVET. PRIVET. WE OFFER AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. Each Ten 100 1.000 1S-24 in., light 10c $0.75 $3.50 $30.00 2-3 ft 15c 1.011 7.50 60.00 3-4 ft., heavy 20c 1.25 10.00 T5^00 4-5 ft., heavy 30c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spirea and Berberry- Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. ■ Aurora, 111. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver, N. J. ROSES. FOR RESULTS, discriminating florists buy our Western New York Field Grown Rose Bushes. We have this season particularly tine plants of Magna Cuarta, selected forcing grade. $12 per 100; strong No. 1 grade, $10 per 1O0. Also good assortment of other leading florists' varieties. Send for list. JACKSON & PER- KINS COMPANY, NEWARK, New York. ROSEA FRAGRANS, similar to American Beauty rose in shape, color and frasrance 3 ?.w. 5 m , e5 ' e rlivi sions, $7.50 per 100. JORDAN- SMITH PEONY GARDENS', New Castle, Ind. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 686 The American Florist. Oct. i6 t Roses, English budded field-grown. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Bees, Ltd., 1077 Mill St., Liver- pool, England. ROSE PLANTS, Killarney, Am.; Beauty, Kai- serin, Maryland, etc., 3-inch pots, $6 per 100; 4-inch pots, $S per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SEEDS. ZVOLANEK'S WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED. ALL VARIETIES. Winter Flowering Orchid Type: MRS. A. A. SKAACH— shell pink, keeps well and retains color; Vi oz., 75c; 1 oz., $1.75; 4 ozs., $6.50. WHITE ORCHID — The well known true white, y± oz., 75e; y» oz., $1; 1 oz., $1.75; 4 ozs., $6. CHRISTMAS PINK— Pink and white, % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c; 4 ozs., 75c. MRS. J. M. BARKER, standard lilac rose wings on white ground, very large and well formed flowers, % oz., $1.50; Ms oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $4. A. L. RANDALL CO., Wabash at Lake, Chicago. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Im- proved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, III. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. GODINEAD, Angers, France. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, petunias. Prices and list on applica- tion. T. B. Shepherd Co., Ventura, Calif. Seeds, growers for the trade: beans, peas, sweet' corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. O. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, winter Spencer sweet pea seed. Ant. C. Zvolanek, Lompoc, Calif. Seeds, .watermelon and okra; grown for whole- sale trade. W. E. Haile, Monticello, Fla. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SMLLAX. SMILAX. Strong 2y--inch stock. $1.75 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN CO., 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Smilax, 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Smilax, 2-in., $1.25 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. SPIREA. SPIREAS. WE OFFER SPIREA VAN HODTTEI. Each Ten 100 1,000 2-3 ft 15c $1.00 $7 .(JO $30.00 3-4 ft 20C 1.25 8.00 75.00 Send today for our complete price list. Also see ads under Privet and Berberry. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, HI. STEVIA. STEVIA, field-grown, large and bushy, $10 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONA, white, 4-inch, ready for bench- ing, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: Lettuce and cabbage, $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,000. Pars- ley plants, 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Parsley, dbl. curled, $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. VINCAS. VINCA VAR., rooted cuttings, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. Large field-grown plants, $5 per 100. L. C. Lewis, Pontiac, Mich. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCAS — Field-grown plants, variegata, $4 per 100. Rooted tips, variegata, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. THE REESER PLANT CO., SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. VINCA VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 5e; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. Vinca Var., field plants, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. VIOLETS. Double "Violet Lady Hume Campbell, 1,000 with runners, $35; 1,000 without runners, $42. Fred. L. Sly, Stoughton, Mass. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- ington, N. J. FOR SALE — Strong violet plants, 3-inch, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. CALVERT FLORAL CO., Lake Forest, 111. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 3S-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3,0J0 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. ; INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt. ; $1.50 per gal. Nikotlana, $1.50 per qt. ; $4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid — NICO-FUME — Paper, for thrips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louie, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. - Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all kinds; Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vapor- izing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenniug's Improved Iron Gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Six t h and Berk Sts. , Philad elphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago, 111. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Shipping boxes for cut flowers. The Hinde & Dauch Paper Company, 161 Water St., San- dusky, Ohio. Ma-stica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York. Pexto Pruning Shears. The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Pa per Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. Raffia, natural and colored. McHutchison fc Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Smith's Revised Chrysanthemum Manual, 50c, postpaid. Elmer D, Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot bangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Florists* red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hilflnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co., Nashville, Tenn. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. Pots of all kinds. Haeger Brick and Tile Co.. 10 Sherwin Block, Elgin, 111. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapo- lis, Minn. E. L. ROGERS, 212 W. 15th St., St. Louis, Mo., Manufacturers of Wire Designs and Flor- ists' Novelties. Write for prices. Give us a trial. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 19*5- The American Florist. 68T MORE KROES CHELL BOILERS "* USED FOR kOREENHOUSE ^heating than i BUY DIRECT ■ BANYOTHEF FACTORY TO USER PRICES ^| ^MAKI KROESCHELL BROS. CO , 452 WEST ERIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Los Angeles County Hort. Society. At the regular meeting of the above society, October 5, the speaker of the evening, Dr. A. D. Houghton, taking as his subject, "Begonias," entertained the members with one of the most in- teresting and instructive talks ever heard at these meetings. He started out with the remark that he could make a good speech on anything that he knew nothing about, and ended by offering to answer any questions as to nomenclature, origin, cultivation and propagation of the begonia. Many fine specimens of foliage and blooms were brought in by James McGillivray, and the speaker used them as the basis of his talk. He laid strong emphasis on the fact that the begonia was within the reach of all and more should be planted, bred and studied. He has compiled a card index, in which he has classified every variety that he has been able to secure data on, which is without doubt "one of the best records of the begonia compiled up to the pres- ent time. At the close of his splendid address, Dr. Houghton was tendered a rising vote of thanks, accompanied by three rousing cheers. Frank Lewin, rose grower, of Hawthorne, staged a splendid display of buds which cov- ered one entire table. Lady Hilling- don, Peace, Gen. McArthur and Kil- larney were especially noteworthy. Jacob Dieterich, who was to have been the speaker at the September meeting, was present and apologized for his absence and offered his ex- cuse which was sufficient. He told of some things at the Panama-Pacific ex- position that the other members had not mentioned. He told of the royal welcome extended to the florists from the south by the S. A. F. and the ex- cellent representation that the south in turn made with the new rose, Septem- ber Morn, together with other varie- ties exhibited by Henry W. Turner, and Chas. Gittings and his new fern. The only new plant that the speaker con- sidered wonderful was the double hy- drangea, and of this he spoke in great praise. Winfleld Hale and Wm. Wagner were proposed for membership, the ap- plications receiving favorable action, and on motion of Mr. Felgate, sec- onded by Mr. Taylor, Dr. A. D. Hough- ton was elected to full membership in recognition of his interest in the society since its organization. H. S. K. Birmingham, Mich. — Andrew Wilson has built a new house, 22 by 60 feet. Devils Lake, N. D. — P. J. Kersten, proprietor of the Devils Lake Green- houses, is spending over $5,000 in making improvements at his range. Over 40,000 lights of glass are being placed in the new addition. General Prices : -in. size — 23c per ft. %-in. size— 25c per ft. Discount on full reels (approx. 500 ft.) Try Goodrich Green- house" on your next order ! That extra thick, extra tough wear-resisting cover — compounded to endure by the world's largest factory, the fac- tory that builds the road- resisting treads found on Goodrich Automobile Tires — is giving months of service where other hose lasts but "weeks. Then, too, Green- house" is not readily af- fected by kinks, twists, sharp bends — that cause other hose to leak, crack, break, split apart. Greenhouse" is, in ad- dition, flexible and easy to work with. It saves time in use. Withstands high pressures, too. Any length desired in one con- tinuous piece. Write for sample — and test it yourself. The B. F. Goodrich Company World's Largest Rubber factory AKRON, OHIO 688 The American Florist. Oct. 16, Newark, N. J. While the Newark retailers agree that the ■ season has not yet opened, all of them find something- to do in funeral work and counter trade. At Phillips Brothers we found business fairly active. Their store, having been redecorated, is now very attractive. A clever feature at Henry A. Stro- bell's store is the profuse decoration with Hydrangea paniculata. Mr. Stro- bell grows the flowers on his own country place. They are very large and the finest pink and white we have noted this season. John Crossley. who has summered with his family at Atlantic Highlands, is back home and we found him busy with funeral work. He is handling ex- ceptionally fine carnations for the sea- son. At the store of H. C. Strobell & Co., we noted very tasteful window deco- rations with plants in variety, one novel feature being a beautiful varie- gated pineapple plant. At the store of Aug. C. Begerow, Inc.. there are always good features. At their greenhouses they have a good crop of carnations and other stock coming on. The next meeting of the Essex County Florists' Club will be held in the Kreuger auditorium,. Belmont ave- nue, on the evening of October 21. McLaughlin & Murphy have been reasonably busy and are looking for- ward to a good season's business. At Wolfinger's many fine features in plants and cut flowers were noted. - A. F. F. Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club. The dahlia show of the Pittsburgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club, October 5, was a success beyond expectations ow- ing to the quantity and quality of blooms from the Sewickley section. The remarkable improvement in these flow- ers was commented on by everyone. It was practically a private gardeners' meeting as there were no store men present, except representatives from the wholesale houses. Orchids were also shown, of extra good color and size. George Wessenauer stated that he wanted to remind everyone that it was a gardeners' club as well as a florists' club by bringing some remarkable specimens and a dozen different va- rieties and enough of them to go around. He gave a very interesting talk on the spraying of trees and cited many instances of making fruit trees "come back" and bear fine fruit again. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. of White Marsh, Md., was the only out- side exhibitor, who sent a magnificent collection of dahlias. G. C. M. Massachusetts Hort Society's Nominations The nominating committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society announces the following list of candi- dates for the various offices of the so- ciety for the ensuing year to be filled at the annual meeting November 13 : President, Richard M. Saltonstall; vice-president, Walter Hunnewell; trustees for three years, George E. Barnard, William C. Endicott, Arthur F. Estabrook. John K. M. L. Farqu- har; nominating committee, Arthur F. Estabrook, Richard Hittinger, John G. Jack, Thomas Roland, John L. Smith. In accordance with the by-laws of the society two weeks are allowed for further nominations should any be de- sired. Wm. P. Rich, Sec'y. Orange, N. J. — The tenth annual show of the New Jersey Horticultural Society was held here October 4. Prominent among the prize winners who had excellent displays were W. A. Manda, South Orange, and P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. T. 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CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Note: 4-in boiler tubes at a bargain. Mention tJie American Florist when writing Jreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true* because both bevels are on the same fide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will cot rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazine Poiot Is patented. No others like _ It- Order from your dealer/ ' or direct from os. 1000, 75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENRY A. DREER.I 714 Cheitnat Street}* Philadelphia. Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are giving you facts, ILLINOIS PIPE 5 MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILL. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, III. Garland Service 'TVHOSE who contemplate - 1 the erection of new Greenhouses, or improve- ments to their present plant, should investigate the rea- sons why Garland Service is without par. Experience We operated greenhouses many years before we started to build them. Every Gar- land house must qualify to the standard which experi- ence shows us is correct. Facilities Our claim to having the most complete equipment is substantiated by facts. We are the only concern in this field operating its own FOUN- DRY, MACHINE SHOP and WOOD MUX. You will find it worth while to always get our figures on all your requirements. Write us any time. Garland Manufacturing Company Des Plaines Illinois A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing **■ to do business with Europe should send for the "Horticultural Advertiser" This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual inbscription, to cover cost of postage, 75c. As the H. A. is a purely trade medium, appli- cants should, with the subscription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address Editors of "H. A." Chilwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM, Notts, England '9'5- The American Florist. 689 Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers , Florists and Home makers, taught by Hrof. Beal of Cornell University. Progre s s i v e florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- PROF. BEAL. ti(;al course . n plori . culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send for catalogue Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass, Mention the American Florist when writing Change of Name — OF— Quaker City Machine Co. -TO— THE JOHN A. EVANS CO. RICHMOND, IND. _. Write for catalog. Mention the American Florist when writing Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., H. E. MINNEAPOLIS. MINK . Ft. Wayne. Ind. SUPPLY AND DEMAND BALANCE. With the passing of all outdoor stock, the result of heavy frosts, busi- ness has profited considerably, and greenhouse flowers, especially chrysan- themums are much in demand. Roses are a close second with the quality everything that could be desired and the supply adequate. Carnations are showing a healthy increase in produc- tion, and' while the blooms are of good size the stems are still short, but they are meeting with an increasing de- mand. There is no oversupply in any line, the demand and receipts being about equal. NOTES. The Flick Floral Co. had the order for a large number of corsage bouquets for the Delta Gamma dance at Ann Arbor last week. Roses predominated. Miss Mildred Flick entertained at a dancing party at which the floral features were pleasing. A. J. Lanternier is showing some splendid Chrysolora chrysanthemums. Business at this establishment is ex- cellent, especially in decorative work and weddings. W. J. & M. S. Vesey are cutting- very fine stock of Chrysanthemum Pink October Frost, the first pink variety seen on the local market. H. K. NORWALK, CONN. — Henry Eichholz, son of the well-known florist of "Waynesboro, Pa., has accepted a posi- tion with the Stanford Floral Hall Co., of this city. Lenox, Mass. — The annual exhibi- tion of flowers and fruits of the Lenox Horticultural Society will be held Oc- tober 26-27. Copies of the schedule of prizes may be had on application to John Carman, secretary, Lenox. Many silver trophies and cash prizes are in- cluded in the list of awards. AS THE SEASON ADVANCES you want to be sure of quick service when in need of any greenhouse material. We not only promise but actually give you quick service, and can supply anything you need either for new greenhouses or repairs. Twenty-five years' experience. Best Material. Reasonable Prices. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago Get accustomed to making up your order trom our cat- alog when you need Greenhouse r Fittings. A two cent stamp will brine it to us and we do the rest. This habit will save you dollars in the course of the first year. Just see. Our catalog will be mailed free. Askforone. ADVANCE CO., RICHMOND, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing Since Its Organization The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2.250 losses, aggregating 348,000.00. For particulars, address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Lock the door before the horse is stolen. Mention the American Florist when writing Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75; 50.000 $7.50, Manufactured bv W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO , Cleveland, O. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing •690 The American Florist. Oct. 16, Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larsest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers, One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND Trenton, N. J. FAIR AND EXHIBITION. The horticultural features of the fair, which was in progress here Sep- tember 27-October 1, were of a high or- ■der. Charles G. Roebling, president of the John A. Roebling's Sons Company, permitted his noteworthy collection of orchids to be exhibited in horticultural Tiall. The Roebling conservatories probably cover the finest private col- lection in New Jersey. In this collec- tion is a white orchid, C. labiata alba, said to have been originally valued at $600. There were also valuable specimens of other varieties. Another interesting feature of Mr. Roebling's collection was the platyceriums, or «tag-horn ferns. "Over in Jersey" they call them the "bull-moose" ferns, which may serve to keep election day in mind. George L. Stillman, of Westerly, R. I., who won a number of prizes at the recent dahlia show in New York, also made a fine exhibit. Arthur J. Farley, instructor of horti- culture at Rutgers College, was super- intendent of the horticultural depart- ment. Martin C. Ribsam, a well-known Trenton florist, made a fine exhibit of •dahlias. A. F. F. Grand Rapids, Mich. At the West Michigan state fair which was held here, September 20-25, Henry Smith was awarded 14 first pre- miums in the classes for flowers and plants. A visit to his greenhouses ■shows the chrysanthemum stock to be in excellent shape, the number being in the neighborhood of 15,000. Cuttings of Golden Glow began September 25, and the start has now been made on Smith's Advance, consequently there will be no scarcity' of chrysanthemums at this establishment for some time. Roses and carnations are being cut in ^ood quantities. American Beauties are doing well and giving a good ac- count of themselves. Ophelia, 800 of which have been benched, is well liked and considered a good addition to the rose list. Good business is reported. Bnglewood, N. J. — John Hunter, the veteran grower of this city, has gone to California for his health. Mebchantville, N. J. — The annual fall show of the Merchantville Horti- cultural Society was held October 1. A fine exhibit of perennials, staged by Henry F. Michell Co., Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa., was a noteworthy feature. Toronto, Ont. — The public opening ■of Dunlop's new store, Bight West Adelaide street, took place October 7. There was a large attendance of the firm's many friends, and the high grade stock exhibited, together with -the handsome decorations, attracted many new patrons. . FOR SUCCESS IN YOUR GARDEN USE - ' ■■ " our Vine, Plant & Vegetable Manure, also Special Chrysanthe- mum Manure, are ever increasing- in public favor — they embody the practical experience of many years in all branches of Hor- ticulture, producing vigorous, healthy & fruitful growth. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Freight paid on quantities, liberal terms lo retailers. Write for our special offer to the American trade, etc., to sole makers. WM. THOMSON S SONS, Ltd , CLOVENFORDS, SCOTLAND. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. ^.rjg"^ 'hflNURES Unequal Ian THE PULVE 32 UNION ed for greenho dscape fertlllzli RIZED MANURE STOCK YARDS, use and ig. COMPANY CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results •wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. MONINfiER COMPANY, CHICAGO 902BU«*iwfcSt. CINCINNATI Union Central Lift BHj. NEW TORI HutrifetHJf The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $2.50. FUNGINE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and anil* worms. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If yon cannot obtain our prodacts from your local dealer send us your order and we will ship immediately through oar nearest agent. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. i. Geo. A. Burniston, M. C. Ebel, President. Treasurer. NIKOTEEN For Spraying-. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for it. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS I9'5- The American Florist. Established 1765 Incorporated 1 904 HEWS RED POROUS POTS POT MAKERS I Standard-Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed. Rose, Carnation, Palm, Cycla- I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF, men, Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests. Bean Pots, Etc. I MANUFACTURER!*. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 2000 12£-in., crate $6.00 456 4!4-in., c 1500 2 1 4.88 320 5 1500 2M ' 5.25 210 5V 2 1500 %Vi 6.(0 144 6 1000 3 * 5.00 120 7 800 3Yi 1 5.80 60 8 5C0 4 1 4.50 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour's notice. Price per crate : 4.51 3.78 3.16 4.20 3.00 MLFINGER BROS. POTTERY, f &W m york 8 August Rolker 5 Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. 1. 1, kramer & son. Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms, BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS PANS HARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAW ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES ess a RED POTS ^SBII ll HI! IIHJ9 iU-1. 111 k_ .....J .. l.__. •_ — «... Ua*.».1.h is iha \rinA m. h. that you will be proud to hare on your benchei. is the kind we hare to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are careiully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; ian t that worth considering? We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. o Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANISVTLLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warrin, 16 W. 23rd St. Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. steWHiLLDiN Pottery Company FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Haeger Potteries 4 J^S W- make Sower pots that grow the i Bl best P' ants a °d bring the best i-t^T-I trade. Also the latest creations j^-*^-"*^" 1 in glazed ware for every use. |No shipping delays. Write today for prices I and particulars. VTHE HAEGER POTTERIES 111 Main Street, Dundee. I1V The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPECIALTY WRIT! FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproof PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughsn's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York Mention the American Florist when writing PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tans. Letterheads and Envelopesshowing special designs for florists. Gorham & Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florist Specialties. New Brand. New Style, Hose"RIVERTON" Furnished in lengths upto500ft.withoutseam or joint. The HOSE for the FLORIST %-inch. Per ft., IS c Reel of 500 ft. " 14He 2 Reels, 1000 ft.." 14 c VHnch " 13 c Reels, SOO ft, " 12Hc Couplings furnished. HENRY A. DRIER 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. GEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing TradeDirectory Price: $3.O0, postpaid American Florist Cou, 440 S. Dearborn Street. CHICAGO 692 The American Florist. Oct. 16. Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.. ..689 Alpha Floral Co.... 669 American Spawn Co.680 AmlingE C Co 663 Anderson S A 669 Aneermueller G H..665 AphineMfgCo 690 Archias Floral Co.. .672 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 668 Aschmann Godfrey. .679 Badsley & Bishop.. 667 Barnard WW Co.. .675 Bassett&Washburn.658 Baumer AugR 669 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 668 Bees Ltd 679 Beeerow's 670 BerzerBros 664 BerninrH G 665 Blackistone Z D... 671 Bod?er J & Sons Co. 677 Boland J B Co 669 Bolgiano J& Sons. . . .675 Braeg Ross 669 Bramley & Son 672 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 664 B reitmeyer's J Sons. .670 Brown A C 672 Bruns HN 675 Brunnings 676 Bryan AlonzoJ 682 Buchbinder Bros. ...688 Buckbee H W 672 BudlongJ-A 662 Burpee W A &Co.... 676 Caldwell the Woods ™anCo 668 California Florists.. 672 Camp Conduit Co.. 689 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 660 Chicago House Wrecking Co 688 C ark EB Seed Co., 677 Clarke's Sons D 671 Clay & Son (,% Cleveland Cut Flower Co 671 Conard& Jones Co. .678 Cooke Geo H 669 Cowee W J 689 Coy HC Seed Co.... 677 Craig RobtCo 679 Cunningham Jos H..682 DardsChas 670 Davis Franklin Nurs Co. . 678 IJelgado Francisco.. f78 Denton Floral Co... 672 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 691 DeWittFH&Co.:.682 Oietsch A He Co.. IV Diller Caskey& Keen IV DornerF&SonsCo.680 Oreer HA. ..681 688 691 Duerr Chas A 672 Duetscher&Glazer.664 Duluth Floral Co.... 672 Dunlop JohnH 671 Edwards Fold Box.. 692 Elastic-Lyke Co.. Ill Emmans Geo M 673 Erne&Klingel 663 Evans Co The J A. ..689 Eyres H G 671 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 690 Fish Henry Seed Co. 675 Florists' Hail Assn.. 689 Foley Greenhouse Mfg Co iv Ford M C 667 Ford William P 666 Franzen F O 679 Frauenfelder C 669 Freeman Mrs J B....672 Frey CH 672 Frey & Frey 671 Friedman 669 Froment H E 667 Furrow & Co 672 Galvin Thos F .. ..671 Garland Mfg Co 688 Gasser J M Co 671 Giblin& Co IV Godineau R & M....676 Goodrich Co BF....6b7 Gorham & Limpus.,691 Graham A & Son 669 Grand Rapids Floral Co 672 Grasselli Chemical Co 691 GudeBros 670 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 667 Haeger Potteries The 691 HaileWE 676 Hardesty & Co 669 Harley Pottery Co... 691 Hart George B 667 Haven Seed Co The. 676 Heacock Jos Co ... .677 Heinl John G& Sod. 672 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis. ..672 Herr Albert M 673 Herrmann A m Hess & Swoboda 670 Hews A H &C0 691 Hilfinger Bros 691 Hill D Nurs Co... II Hinde & Dauch Paper Co The 668 HoerberBros 663 Hollywood Gardens. 671 Holm & Olson 670 Holton & Hunkel C°--- 665 Home Cor School. ...689 Hort Advertiser 688 Horticultural Ptg Co The 690 Hurff Edgar F....".i676 Ickes-BraunMiIlCo.689 Igoe Bros 692 J 11 i n ?, i l P . ipeMf s'Co688 IsbellS M & Co.... 675 Jackson & Perkins. . :•■■;•••■• 677 678 Johnston & Co T J. ..669 Jones Percy 658 Joy Floral Co... 672 KastingWFCo '" I Keller Geo & Sons.. 691 Keller Sons J B 672 Kelway & Son 676 Kennicott Bros Co. 663 Kerr RC Floral Co. 672 Kervan Co The 667 KesBler Wm 667 King Construct Co, .692 Kohr A F 691 Kramer IN &Son.. 691 KroeschellBrosCo..687 Kruchten John 662 Kuehn C A 665 Kuhl Geo A 679 Kusik & Co H 665 Kyle & Foerster 663 LaCrosse Floral Co .670 Landreth Seed Co.. 677 LangFlo& Nur Co.. 672 La°ee. A 669 LebonusJJ 671 Leedle FloralCo ...673 Lewis Mrs Geo H.. 682 Littlefield & Wyman673 Lockland Lum Co.. .III Loechner & Co Inc. .676 London Flower Shp.671 LovettJT 678 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co 675 McCallum Co 664 McConnell Alex 669 McCulloughJ Chas .675 McHutchison&Co. .676 McNeff-Swenson Co 608 668 Matthews the Flo'st.669 MatthewsonJE 670 May &Co LL 670 Meconi Paul 667 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 669 Mette Henry 680 Miller & Musser 663 Moninger J C Co 990 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 666 Moore. Hentz & Nash 666 Murray Samuel 670 Myers Florist 672 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 692 Newell A 671 N Y Cut Flower Ev .667 GLASS We are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Nicotine Mig Co 690 Niessen Leo Co . . . .664 Northwestern Wire Works 689 Ostertag Bros 671 Palez Paul M. 670 Palmer W J & Son . .670 Park Floral Co 670 Peacock Dahlia Farms .678 Peck Stow & Wilcox Co Ill PedrickG R& Son.. 676 Peterson Nursery. ..678 Peters & Reed Poty .691 Phillips Bros 672 Pierce FO Co Ill Pierson A N (Inc)... 677 Pierson F R Co. ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 674 Pikes Peak Flo Co... 672 Pillsbury I L 692 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 664 glathH 681 Podesta&Baldocchi .671 Poehlmann Bros Co •;,■ 656 6^7 Pollworth CC Co... 665 Portland Flo Shop.. 672 Pulverized Manure Co The 690 Fyfer AT&Co 659 Raedlein Basket Co. 661 Randall A L Co 663 Randolph & Mc- Clements 669 Randolph PS & Son.677 Rawlings Elmer 679 Ready Reference 683 Reed & Keller 692 Regan Ptg House ...691 Reid Edw 664 Reinberg Geo 663 Reinberg Peter.. 659 682 Reuter&Son SJ....669 Rice Bros 665 Riedel & Meyer 667 Robinson J C Set d Co 677 RockWmLFlwrCo672 Rohnert Waldo 675 Routzahn Seed Co ..675 RuschG&Co 665 Rye George. 672 St. Louis Seed Co. ..675 Schiller, the Florist. .672 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 692 SchlingMax 670 Schwake Chas & Co. 666 Sharp Partridge& C< 692 Shepherd TB Co.... 676 Sheridan Walter F. .667 Shrewsbury Nurs 678 Siebrecht George C.667 Situation & Watts... 655 SkidelskySS&Cr... . I Skinner M B&C0...III Small J H&Sons....669 Smith A W & Co. ...671 SmithED&Co 673 Smith & Fetters Co. .669 Smith& Hemenway.III Smith Henry 672 Smith Wm CFlo Co.665 Smith W&T Co... I Southerton R J 676 Storrs & Harrison... ( 81 StumppGEM 671 Superior Machine & Boiler Works ..689 Syracuse Pot'ry Co. .691 Thompson J D Carnation Co I Thomson Wm & Sons Ltd 690 Thorburn J M & Co. 676 Tonner O A 659 TottyChasH 679 Traendly&Schenck.667 United Cut Flwr Co. 667 Vaughan AL&C0..66I Vaughan'8 Seed Store ..I 673 677 679 682 691 Vick'sSonsJ 676 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 68'i Wabash RR 658 WaiteFW 692 WalkerFCo 669 WallaceFD IV Weiland M 671 Weiland&Riscb....663 Welch Patrick 664 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 675 Whilldin Pottery Co. 691 Whitted Floral Co. ..669 Wietor Bros 660 663 Wild Gilbert H 678 WillensConsCo....688 Wittbold GCo 669 Wolfskil! Bros & Morris Goldenson .672 Wood Bros 673 Yokohama Nurs Co 677 Young A L&C0....667 Young John&Co 666 Young & Nugent 669 Zech & Mann 663 Ziska Jos 663 Zvolanek Anton C. .676 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation groweis as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17. '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed 1G0E BROS., 61-73 Melropolitan A?t, BROOKLYN, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. The name that assures "the most for the money" in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION CO. I 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N. Y; I 1 ' \ M CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. d > / * |\0 not let the accounts owing yon re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Trade 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK No loss if you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1U0U; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORE » "OH, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended with Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J. L. Dillon. Can't. get along without them. J.L.Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for $1.00 I. I. PILLSBURY Galesbnrrt. 111. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mend Split Carnation! IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00 for 300* Postpaid Sample Free F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mast. Free This Fine i m BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Tr^ America is "the Prow of the IIbssbI; thEre may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas,'' Vol. XLV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 23, (915. No. 1429 The American Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone. Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal "Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S . Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL, HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Oak MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wh. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Officers Elect — Daniel MacRorie, San Francisco, Calif., President; Robert C Kerr, Houston, Tex., Vice-President; John Yopng, New York, Secretary; Wh. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Next annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- Dor, Me., June, 1916. William Gray, Newport, R. I., President; Harry A. Bunyard, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotterill, Seattle, Wash., Secretary-Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. Wm. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President; C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th Street, Chicago. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa., President; Louis J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, Iff. Y., Secretary Roman Hyacinths. The early Roman hyacinths should be well enough rooted to bring them into, the houses. These early bulbs will require a little more heat than those that are forced later, when more time is given them to form good roots. A plan often adopted by growers of early bulbs is to place them under the benches on the heating pipes when first brought into the house. "When hot water circulation is in use the boxes can be placed directly on the pipes, but with steam pipes it will be necessary to place pieces of wood or other material on the pipes, at least two inches thick, to protect the roots from the intense heat radiated by the steam pipes, and the boxes carefully watched to see that they do not dry out at the bot- tom. Make weekly plantings of Ro- man hyacinths in order to keep up the supply of flowers. Place some of the bulbs in bulb pans — a few of these will prove very satisfactory for house decoration, and if not used for this purpose the flowers can be cut the same as from boxes. It entails but little more labor to grow them in pots and at times they are very useful as a pot plant. Poinsettlas. The crucial period in the growth of poinsettias is now at hand, and if the plants are in good condition there should be no difficulty in bringing them through all right. Steady firing can now be depended upon to main- tain the proper temperature. Until the bracts are well formed, keep an even temperature and while these are forming avoid all draughts as much as possible. If the house is kept uni- form at 60° at night with a rise of 10° during the day there will be but little trouble with the leaves dropping, but a fluctuating temperature will surely result in plants with bare stems. As soon as the bracts form tie the plants to stakes so as to support the flowers and have the plants erect. As many of the plants are used for home deco- ration a neat green painted stick adds to the attractiveness. The early struck plants and those that are grown in benches for cut blooms will be greatly benefited by a watering with liquid manure. Do not make it too strong at first. Begin with a weak liquid once a week and increase the strength, but after the bracts are fully out discon- tinue the watering with liquid manure or the color will be affected. The small plants should be placed in pans at once, if this has not already been done. They can be easily sized up now to make a fine appearance — a taller one in the center and shorter ones on the outside of the pan makes the best appearance. Lilies. The lily bulbs will soon be here and preparations should be made to handle them immediately upon their arrival. There is no time to waste in order to have this crop in the best of shape for Easter, especially with the bulbs that are imported from Japan. Whichever way the bulbs are to grow, whether in 4-inch or 6-inch pots, it is necessary to have pots enough on hand to pot them all up at once, and a pile of good, rich soil all ready, so that there will be no delay. The rapid potting of these bulbs by some growers is done as follows : The 6-inch pots are placed touching each other and then filled about half full of soil, the bulbs are then placed on the soil and the pot filled in nearly to the top and watered. This can be done in this manner very rapidly and there is but very little handling of either the pots or bulbs. After the bulbs are in the pots they should be buried outside until good, strong root growth has taken place; the success or failure of the crop will mainly depend on having the bulb make good roots early. A frame that can be covered during excessive wet weather is the best place for these 694 The American Florist. Oct. 2 3, plants until they are brought into the houses. If the weather becomes very cold and severe the frames should be covered with sash or the beds have straw or some other protection thrown over them. If kept cool the bulbs will make strong- roots before the top starts to grow, yet the ground over them should not be allowed to freeze or dam- age will be done. The giganteums for Christmas should now be growing nicely and the buds should show about November 10. If they do not appear by that time a little extra heat will be necessary to have them in on time. After Chrysanthemums. The early chrysanthemums are now through flowering and the space that they have occupied should be made of use by a growing crop. The soil in which they have been grown should be removed. It is very seldom that a good crop of any flower can be grown in the soil that -has produced chrysanthe- mums. While it looks to be all right and often has much manure in it that the chrysanthemums have not taken up, yet our experience has been that the soil will not grow a succeeding crop. It is better to throw it out in a pile where it can be subjected to the sweetening process of nature. The stock plants of the chrysanthemums can be selected and blocked up closely together and the surplus stock sold, and the space made ready for a fol- lowing crop. Many growers frequently ask what can be grown to follow chrys- anthemums. It depends greatly upon what the trade demands. Where the early frosts are not severe, the single violets are left in the field and planted in the beds, but in the northern section of the country the weather is often too severe, the plants being badly frozen and will not recover until mid-winter. Plant growers will require the space for the growing plants and the lilies where planted early can be moved into the benches. Sweet peas make a good crop in these beds for spring bloom- More Flowers Better Flowers Lower Prices MANGEL'S OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. • Reproduction of the Upper Half of John Mangel's Four- Column Advertisement in the Chicago Tribune, October 18. ing. If the seed is planted in pots in October and then transplanted to the beds early they can be bloomed in March. There are a number of an- nuals that can be profitably grown, such as bachelor's buttons, and stocks, or early blooming herbaceous plants like Canterbury bells, and Coreopsis lanceolata. which will give an attract- ive assortment of flowers in early spring. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kilt. Philadelphia. Fa. John Mangel's Opening, Chicago. John Mangel, the Palmer House Florist, had a big opening this week which was announced in a four column advertisement in the Chicago Tribune, October IS. The new conservatory, 40x40 feet, built recently in the rear of the store, attracted large crowds, for it is the only one of its kind in the loop. The conservatory is completely filled with foliage and flowering plants so arranged that the moment one en- ters the place from the store a full view is obtained; the same applies to the view one gets from the hotel en- trance, and particularly noticeable are the many orchids which play an im- portant part in the decoration. Mr. Mangel has spared no expense in mak- ing the opening a success and had his able assistant, John Ganger, select many rare plants during a special tour of eastern establishments. Only the rarer things not obtainable here were bought east, but the bulk of stock employed in the decoration was se- cured from local growers. Another feature that is attracting considerable attention in the conservatory is the large number of birds flying about, some fifty African finches being pur- chased especially for the occasion. While the new conservatory is the main feature of the opening the store is also handsomely decorated, and everyone who had the pleasure of visit- ing the Mangel establishment this week will agree that it is one of the best and largest displays that a local retail florist ever made. The proprietor is well pleased with the opening, and says that this is one of the best Octo- ber weeks he has ever experienced. Dunne-Corboy Wedding Flowers. George Wienhoeber, 41 South Wa- bash avenue, Chicago, had a large or- der for the Dunne-Corboy wedding at Springfield, 111., Wednesday, October 20, which consisted of nine bouquets and a flower girl's basket. The bridal bouquet was made of lily of the valley and gardenias, the maid-of-honor bou- quet of Ophelia roses and lily of the valley, matron.-of-honor, Mrs. Chas. Russell roses and lily of the valley, and the bridesmaids' bouquets, Kil- larney roses and lily of the val- ley. The flower girl's basket was filled with miniature roses and lily of the valley and the color scheme car- ried out was from the lightest to the darkest shades of pink. The bouquets were very artistically arranged and at: tracted much favorable attention at the wedding, which was held in the church of Immaculate Conception at 10 :30 o'clock. The bride, Miss Eileen Dunne, is the eldest daughter of Governor and Mrs. Dunne, and her fiance is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Corboy of Chi- cago. It is over 20 years since the historic statehouse of Illinois has *9'5> The American Florist. 695 BRIDAL BOUQUET FOR THE DUNNE-CORBOY WEDDING, OCTOBER 20. By George Wienhoeber, Chicago. 696 The American Florist. Oct. 2 J, boasted a bride, and naturally the gen- eral public is greatly interested in the event. Southern smilax and baskets of pink and white roses ornamented the home, and the church was decorated with white chrysanthemums and palms. Even though Mr. Wienhoeber and his assistants were quite busy with the wedding order and their regular trade, they did not overlook an opportunity to decorate their window for the na- tional apple day, October 19, when a large basket of the choicest fruit ob- tainable was handsomely decorated and occupied the center of the window dis- play, which was banked with foliage plants and neatly decorated with cut flowers. The Chrysanthemum as a Cut Flower. The Autumn Queen Is here now In all her glory, and for the time being is the leading feature wherever flow- ers are used. For all kinds of decora- tive effects they are unexcelled, their brilliant coloring predominating wher- ever used. For basket work or clusters for the "coming out teas" they are very effec- tive. Choice ribbons add a touch of refinement and the addition of some of the small flowered pompons in con- trast to the large specimen blooms in the arranged piece is always notice- able and causes favorable comment. Where the order is not restricted to a price, branches of highly colored crotons will add much to the appear- ance. TABLE DECORATIONS. Table decorations of choice chrys- anthemums are brilliant and attrac- tive, arranged above the line of vision in the center, and in low rose bowls at the ends, with bright hued autumn or croton leaves on the cloth, a beau- tiful picture is presented. Where a low effect is desired, choice blooms may be cut off short and just the flower laid flat on the cloth on a ground of leaves as above described. This effect is novel and pleasing. The for- mal plateau is nearly always accep- FLOWER GIRL'S BASKET FOR DUNNE-CORBOY WEDDING. By George Wienhoeber, Chicago. table and is very often the only deco- ration. ELABORATE DECORATION. For an elaborate decoration over a buffet table, or as well for a dinner, long stemmed blooms rise from a small centerpiece with a rather slender stan- dard, widening gradually until they reach the ceiling, where they are at- tached and spread out to cover a space as wide as the table below. When well worked out this decoration has a stun- ning effect, calling forth words of won- der and admiration from all who see it. For sprays for funerals there is nothing more effective than the chrys- anthemum. White, pink and bronze used in separate colors with autumn leaves are very appropriate. The ad- dition of other flowers, where the rib- bon is tied, such as violets or other small flowers, or pompons of the same color, add variety and finish to the bunch. CASKET SPRAY. The chrysanthemum is admirable for a double casket spray, or one large enough to cover the entire top. Two large sprays with rounded ends are made and joined together closely at the stems. Other flowers can be added here, such as violets and valley, and app ropriate large bows of ribbon. These center flowers are best stem- med on sticks and stuck in, there being plenty of foundation for them amongst the stems of the sprays. This arrange- ment can often be sold where the more elaborate blanket is declined on ac- count of its greater cost. K. Ed. Heating: Conservatory. American Florist: Can you suggest the most practical way of heating a small, flat roof con- servatory, 30 feet long by 14 feet wide, nine feet high on one side and seven feet high on the lower side? The house runs east and west. The south side is a solid brick wall the full height, while the north wall is about four feet brick and the balance glass. The ends are also brick about half-way up and the balance glass. The flat roof is also glass. The thermometer goes as low as 15 degrees below zero. Would a couple of small gas stoves be practi- cal where the cost is 25 cents per 1,000 feet? Maryland. F. M. K. Just where and how the piping should be arranged will depend upon the location of the doors and boiler if the house is to be heated with hot wa- ter, as will be advisable if an even temperature is desired in windy weath- er. While it might be possible to heat the house with two or three gas stoves, there would be danger that the plants will be injured by escaping gas. For a temperature of 50 degrees, we would run a 2%-inch pipe on the south wall about three feet below the plate. At the farther end, connect three 1%- inch pipes to be carried back along the south wall to the boiler and four oth- ers to run across the end of the house and back to the bofler along the east wall. If there is a door in the farther end of the house, the main flow may be raised so that the pipes across the end of the house may be carried over the top of the door. They may be combined in one 2-inch pipe. L. R. T. *9'5- The American Florist. 697 698 The American Florist. Oct. 2 3 ; THE CARNATION. Autumn Requirements. The passing of summer to autumn, with its moderately cold nights and bright warm days, creates an entirely different condition for the growing car- nation plants. Before the first of Oc- tober, everything necessary to put the heating system in readiness for use should have been finished up. When the outside temperature drops- below 40 degrees, a little heat should be turned into the carnation houses; just enough" to hold the temperature of the house at 50 to 52 degrees at night and 56 to 5S degrees during cloudy days, with the ventilators open just a little to promote a free ch-culation of air and guard against the temperature rising- above the required mark. At this season of the year it is neces- sary to give the closest attention to every detail in caring for the plants for them to be successful producers throughout the entire season, it not be- ing cold enough to keep up steady fir- ing day and night, which is an easier matter than having to shut the steam off and on so many times during the day and night. Carnation plants do not require any coddling for them to make their best growth, but will re- spond to every attention that is be- stowed upon them, so pay strict atten- tion to the airing so that there will not be any sudden rise or fall in the temperature and the same applies to the watering. Any time spent in mak- ing an examination of the soil before watering is time well spent, as it" en- ables one to water only the parts of the beds that are in need of it and gives the roots a chance to keep up their active growth, whereas when the plants are given water at the roots in a haphazard manner, some parts of the bed become altogether too wet for the plants' welfare. The aim should be to work along with the idea of get- ting the soil in an even degree of mois- ture, and when we get it into this con- dition it will take water freely and dry out evenly, enabling the plants to make a strong, sturdy growth. "We hear of many complaints about stem rot being so prevalent among the carnation plants this season, but now that it is necessary to fire up a little, creating a drier atmosphere, together with the cooler weather, there should be a let-up in the spread of this disease. When the disease has been so bad as to carry off large patches of plants, it is best to make arrange- ments to change the carnation for something else because a bench of plants, with a big number dying out, cannot be made profitable under or- dinary conditions. The one very important thing is to be sure and look out for insects on the plants and keep them in check. A great deal of the spotted and diseased foliage can be traced to the ravages of some insect pest, and now, when the plants are not over-crowded with flowers, is the time to attend to the fumigating so that no insect can get the upper hand of the plants. It seems hardly necessary to call attention to the work of putting on the supports for the plants as all of this work should have been attended to directly the plants had become large enough to have needed supports, but any of this work not yet finished up should be at- tended to without delay. Profitable j crops of flowers cannot be turned out from plants grown naturally without supports. Disbudding and rubbing out a few of the side shoots are other details of the plants' care that must receive con- stant attention from now on. Some varieties have a great many more side shoots on the stems than others; every leaf clear up to the bud has either a shoot or bud along side of it, and these should be removed down to the length of the stem required, but not low enough to rob the plant of its lower growth shoots. Remove the side buds as soon as they are large enough to handle. Stigmonose on Carnations. Ed. American Florist : Many of my carnation plants are af- fected like the one I am mailing you under separate covei\ Will you kindly tell me the nature of the infection and how it, can be controlled? Texas. L. C. The carnation plant was badly in- fected with stigmonose and had the appearance of having received a very severe check. When plants are lifted after continued heavy rains, the older foliage will dry up much in the same manner as the plant received; also, the long continued wet weather, which has been general over most sections of the country this summer, is the cause of a great deal of the stigmonose disease among the carnation plants. The new growths on the plant appear to be coming out all right. With careful treatment the plants should recover as they become established in the bench, but do not attempt to push them very hard; let them come along gradually, paying close attention to their needs as regards water and airing. After the new shoots have made a little more growth, pick off the foliage that is affected with the dry tips and spots. Bear in mind that close conditions are one of the causes for the plants becom- ing infected. Growers, who are care- less with the field culture and allow the weeds to overgrow the plants, gen- erally have this trouble to contend with after the plants are brought into the greenhouse. C. W. JOHNSON. FLORISTS' PALMS. Autumn Care. With "the cool nights that ordinari- ly prevail in October, the need of fire- heat becomes apparent, for without it the greenhouses are much too cold and damp in the mornings for the welfare of the stock; in fact, a little heat is frequently needed soon after the middle of September, just enough to keep a proper growing atmosphere for the plants, and steam heating usually proves its convenience at such a time from the fact that it may be cut off as soon as the sun gets high enough to warm the houses, and turned on again at such time in the after- noon or evening as may be found necessary. Night temperatures may run rather higher at this period than during the winter, for the plants are still growing freely, and more or less of the young stock will take a shift at this season to carry it over until spring. This also arguing for sufficient warmth to encourage free root action. Speaking in a general way, .it may be said that the pinnate-leaved palms, in the commercial list, are more in- clined to keep on growing- in the late autumn than are the fan-leaved spe- cies, the kentias, cocos and arecas keeping in active growth after the livistonas and chamaerops have gone to rest for the winter, and it may be remarked that after a plant shows in- dications of becoming dormant, it sel- dom does any good to try to force it into abnormal growth with unusual temperature at night, and for this rea- son it is wasted effort to give strong heat to such palms as Livistona sinen- sis or Chamserops excelsa after the middle of November, a night tempera- ture of 55 degrees through the winter being better for these species than the night minimum of G5 degrees that is frequently given to cocos and arecas. Livistona rotundifolia is more tender than its relative mentioned above, and 60 to 65 degrees at night seems to keep it in good condition through the winter, for it must be remembered that this palm is an East Indian plant, while Livistona sinensis came original- ly from China and probably not from the warmest portion of the latter coun- try. SHOE STORE FLOAT IN RECENT CARNIVAL. Decorated by Z. D. Blaekistone, Washington, D. C. '9*5- The American Florist. 699 AUTOS IN RECENT STREET CARNIVAL. Decorated by W. H. Kidwell & Son. Chicago. Phoenix canariensis is seen in less quantity of late years, and so long as the war continues there will be but small, if any importations of this plant, the stock of imported phoenix chiefly coming' from France and Bel- gium in former years. There is doubt- less some place for this comparatively hardy palm in decorating the halls of hotels and large apartment houses, but spring palms are much less in fa- vor for public places than the kentias, even though the latter cost more money. The best kentia for a generally use- ful palm is K. Forsteriana, but the best from an aesthetic point of view is K. Belmoreana, its graceful leaves, with their narrow leaflets, being truly beautiful. Kentia Canterburyana, the third member of the kentia group from Lord Howe's Island, is very little grown commercially, from the fact its large seeds germinate slowly and the plants themselves take a cnsider- ably longer period for development than the other two widely known members of the family. K. Canter- buryana is found on higher ground than K. Belmoreana, and has been sometimes referred to as the "moun- tain palm" of its native island, and its native habitat has probably helped to fix its slower growing characteristic. Still another palm, the seed of which is sometimes found mixed in with the seeds of kentias, is Rhapalostylis Bauerii, also known to older growers as Areca Bauerii, an attractive palm and one that may readily be grown in a cool house. The Rhapalostylis is not really a native of Lord Howe's Island, for it comes from Norfolk Island, but it is most likely that seeds have been carried to the former island, either by travelers or by the ocean cur- rents, in much the same way that the common cocoanut, Cocos nucifera, has been distributed over a large por- tion of the tropical world. Rhapis humilis was imported from Japan in quite considerable quantities some years ago, and in fair sized clumps was a useful palm to the deco- rator, but in common with its stronger growing relative, Rhapis flabelliformis, is not a quick money plant to the grower, and therefore seems to have passed from the market to a great ex- tent. W. H. Taplin. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Exhibition Cut Blooms. These large specimen blooms for ex- hibition are fast unfolding their petals and must be given the closest attention to encourage them to attain their high- est state of development. If we could depend on clear, cold, dry weather up to the time the blooms were matured, it would be easy sailing and we should not have to worry about spotted petals or dampness, but we are not going to be favored that way and* will have to keep the houses as dry as possible by running a little steam through a line or two of the pipes, and regulate the temperature by ventilating according to the weather conditions. The greatest care must be taken with the watering. The plants require watering when dry, but they should not be kept in a continued wet condi- tion at the roots. Let them dry out a little between waterings; it will help the plants to develop the blooms and give them substance. Attend to the necessary watering by 10 o'clock in the morning, so that there will not be an excessive dampness when it comes time to lower the ventilators in the afternoon. It is far better to let a plant, or part of the bed run over night a little dry, than water in the afternoon. Anything that is likely to develop dampness or mold should be kept as far away from chrysanthe- mums in bloom as possible. I well re- member the trouble caused by a lot of stock geraniums hurried inside after being nipped by frost and put under- neath a bench of chrysanthemums. The frozen leaves of the geraniums de- veloped a lot of mold and the chrysan- themums lots of spotted petals. Ev- erything about the chrysanthemum house should be sweet and dry. One of the reasons for keeping the place dry is that the blooms must de- velop slowly in a low temperature. Aim to keep the night temperature as near 50 degrees as possible, with a little steam running through one of the lines of pipe and the ventilators open a little all the time. One has to be guided by the weather conditions in regulating the day temperature. When it is cool enough, so that with little ventilation on, a few degrees above the night temperature can bo maintained, then it is all right and the grower can regulate the temperature of the house by raising or lowering the ventilators according to the changing conditions of the weather, but there are so many days during the time the blooms are expanding that are more like summer days than fall, and the only thing to do when the days are so hot is to put a thin shade on the glass and ventilate freely whenever it is not too windy, but strong drafts blowing on to the plants through open doors and ventilators must be guarded against. As soon as the steam heat is turned into the chrysanthemum houses, the red spider begins to be troublesome, especially so in the corners and sides of the house adjacent to the steam pipes. A great many times the red spider gets a foothold through the temperature being allowed to run up too high before shutting off the steam and opening up the ventilators early in the morning. Aphis are also very troublesome now that the plants can- not be sprayed on account of the ad- vanced condition of the blooms, and the only way to combat these insects is to fumigate with the nicotine prep- arations regularly. It may be neces- sary to fumigate two nights in suc- cession at first before cleaning the in- sects entirely out; then set aside one night a week for the regular fumi- gating night and strictly attend to it. It is a good plan to examine the blooms occasionally, as sometimes a bloom may be infested with aphis though appearing apparently to be all right from the outside. When the blooms get in such a bad condition it takes strong fumigating to clean them out. C. W. Johnson. Janesville, "Wis.— J. T. Fitchett, the dahlia expert, was awarded first prize on his exhibits at nine fairs this sea- son. His gardens have never been more beautiful than this year. Dallas, Tex. — David Hardie, head of the David Hardie Seed Co., has pur- chased the interest of E. H. R. Green in the Green Floral Co. Seth Miller will continue to manage the business as heretofore. 700 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Clematis Diseases. The sudden dying of clematis plants, especially wherever the large-flowered kinds are grown extensively in Amer- ica and Europe, has been noted for many years, and the cause and meth- ods for prevention of this disease have recently been reported in the Journal of Agricultural Research of the United States department of agriculture, by W. O. Gloyer of the New York agri- cultural experiment station at Geneva, N. Y. This investigator found that the primary cause of the dying of these plants is a fungus known as Ascochy- ta clematidina. Experiments have shown that the transferring of this fungus to healthy plants causes them to take the disease. The disease shows itself differently on various species. On hybrids grown in the field it is a stem- rot, while at the greenhouse where cuttings are propagated it is a leaf- spot as well as a stem-rot. On Clematis paniculata the disease takes both forms. The following methods for con- trolling this fungus are recommended : There is less disease when the hy- brids are supported while growing than when they are permitted to trail on the ground. In the case of C. paniculata, however, the selling price of this va- riety does not warrant incurring the expense of supports. The author in this case advises transplanting the plants from the beds to the open field after the first year and placing them far enough apart to prevent matting, which is always a condition favorable to the disease. The following spray ap- plied lightly controls the disease on C. paniculata growing in the beds and on cuttings in the greenhouse : One pound ofTaundry soap and 6 pounds of sul- phur to 15 gallons of water. The dis- ease can be controlled on the hybrids in the forcing frames or in the green- house by the use of sprays. In all cases it is best to remove the diseased leaves and dead vines before spraying. It is particularly important to clear out such leaves and vines, especially if the plant is wintering outdoors, as the fungus is able to survive cold weather. This indicates also that the same beds should not be used for clematis dur- ing successive years. The retail purchaser of clematis can prevent the dying of plants by taking proper simple precautions. The plants should be placed in good soil, well drained and on a sunny exposure. As soon as the new shoots have formed the old vine tissue should be carefully cut away close to the new shoots, re- moving all traces of the brown, dis- colored wood in which the fungus is to be found. Proper ventilation is ob- tained by training the plants to a strong trellis. Cleveland Flower Show. While it is unfortunate for the Cleveland flower show that the men of France are so busy trying to shoot Germans and Austrians that they are not giving their usual attention to the cultivation of flowers, it also is equally fortunate that this government has as a representative in France one who is a flower enthusiast. Ambassador W. G. Sharp, whose residence is Elyria, Ohio, has attended former flower shows in Cleveland. Consequently when the local committee wrote him to invite a display from France for the coming exposition he took a personal interest in the enterprise and in spite of the war and its consequences se- cured a representative display from the government and private gardens and greenhouses of Paris to send to Cleveland. A letter and cablegram re- ceived the past week from Mr. Sharp give assurance that a personally con- ducted exhibit will arrive in time for the show. There are many difficulties to overcome in sending this shipment across the Atlantic at this time and Mr. Sharp is depending upon some at- tache of the diplomatic service or an American returning home to take per- sonal charge of the display and bring it safely through the blockades and past the submarines. While Mr. Sharp has not indicated in detail the selec- tion of flowers that will be sent to rep- resent the French growers, he had Tornado Wrecked Greenhouses. New Hiiven Floral Co., New Haven, Ind. written of his hope of making a selec- tion from the conservatory of Presi- dent Poincare. The ambassador also has the co-op- eration of an official of the Comite Horticole Francais in selecting a dis- play for the Cleveland show. The ex- tensive mobilization of men in France has greatly interfered with flower cul- ture and gardening throughout France; otherwise, Mr. Sharp gives assurance the French would send an exhibit that would stand out strongly as a feature in the show. There will be a particular interest in that which comes from the belligerent nation, however, since it will be un- derstood by all visitors to the show that it was secured with some difficulty and only through the persistent effort of the American ambassador who is a lover of flowers and who never has missed an opportunity to attend the flower shows in Cleveland, or else- where, when possible to do so. Tornado Wrecks Indiana Greenhouses. The illustration herewith shows greenhouses of the New Haven Floral Co., New Haven, Ind., wrecked by tor- nado, September 10. There was no in- surance but fortunately no lives were lost. The wrecked houses have been restored and will be replanted shortly. The firm's old range was unharmed and roses, carnations and chrysanthe- mums in these houses are looking fine. Fourth National Flower Show. The national flower show committee of the S. A. F. spent Monday and Tuesday, October 18-19, conferring with the local committees. The entire work so far accomplished was heartily ap- proved by them, the opinion being unanimous that in every branch the exhibition is in a better state of pre- paredness than any previous show. They are especially pleased with the work of the publicity committee through its chairman, W. F. Therkild- son, who has secured promises of free publication of everything interesting in influential daily and weekly papers, magazines and bill board space at half or about cost rates. Publicity stamps for letters, packages, etc., are to be furnished free to all who will use them. The work of the committee cul- minated in a meeting of the florists' club October 19, which was splendidly and representatively attended by the flower of the trade and was enthusias- tic to a marked degree. Chairman George Asmus presided. He made a fine address, showing the advantages to be gained by all the trade in co-op- erating. The committee had appropri- ated $30,000 to be spent in various ways in connection with the show. He felt sure it would eclipse anything that had been given before. President Welch told the craft of their great opportu- nity in this show; how anything they did in work and any money expended would be returned over and over again. He emphasized the importance of or- ganization which could do so much more than by single endeavor, citing the work done by the California fruit growers because they worked together in pushing their goods. Robert Craig said they called him a dreamer when he advocated the national show, but he had lived to see it come true. He pre- dicted a great success here. C. H. Totty congratulated the local committee on the forwardness of their work, it being far ahead of any pre- vious efforts. He urged the importance of going after the big men, the mon- eyed men of the community, who would be sure to join the work if properly approached. He saw not a cloud in the sky and was sure of a most successful exhibition. W. F. Ther- kildson outlined the work of his very important publicity committee, and the progress made fairly took the breath away from his listeners. He is certain- ly the right man for this work. He urged all who had stories to tell or in- teresting facts about plants, to send them with any others they have to the committee. Thos. Roland said that Philadelphia had secured in Mr. Ther- kildson for nothing what had cost the Boston committee $2,000, and the work was being better done. Every one should back up Mr. Therkildson, he urged, and help by giving the best that is in them, or they would not be doing their duty. He said he was sure Phila- delphia was going to see a $50,000 show for 50 cents. ■ Mr. Craig predicted great returns for all retailers who would put their best efforts forward. They must not enter for selfish but sentimental reasons. The New York retailers had profited greatly in this re- spect. W. F. Kasting declared the show would be a great educator and that all should co-operate, as all would be greatly benefited. The rich man should be interested. Make New York, Wash- ington, Boston and all the large cities attend. He was satisfied that all previous shows would be outdone and i9 x 5- The American Florist. 701 -then Buffalo would come next and ex- •cel this one. Adolph Farenwald waxed enthusiastic and was sure of a very .great success, John Westcott, not so sure at first, was now heartily in fa- vor; so many good men were pulling together that it would be the grandest show ever held. David Rust promised the aid of the horticultural society and looked forward to a wonderful show. H. F. Michell believed the way to do ■things was to do them. His firm had taken a large space and would work in •every way to get others interested. W. F. Gude was bursting with fervor for the show. He particularly -emphasized the importance of indirect advertising which brought the people without their knowing why they came. He has enthusiasm plus and is a prince ■of boosters. John Young reported that over $7,000 worth of trade space had been sold and in referring to the value to exhibitors of the last New York show, all exhibitors had before the ex- hibition closed renewed their contracts for next year, a number taking larger space. It was announced that Wm. Graham liad been chosen superintendent of the :show, which greatly pleased the mem- bers of the club, as in his selection the art of the exhibition is in the very best of hands, Mr. Graham being one of "the best floral artists and decorators in this country, W. A. Nlesson, Louis Burke, Mr. Logan and others who were ■called on, were to a man unanimous that the exhibition would come up to the expectation of the most enthusi- astic. K. American Rose Society. The executive committee of the American Rose Society held a meeting In New York, President Pennock in the chair. The matter of the annual bulletin with the proceedings for 1915 was gone over, with the plan of mak- ing improvement in this publication, and the J. Horace McFarland Co., of Harrisburg, Pa., made a proposition to issue the same in a much better form than heretofore, and this proposition was accepted, and the same will ap- pear after January 1, embodying the transactions of the year with colored illustrations. The matter of cost of affiliated membership was gone over with some detail. At present the affi- liated membership is 10 cents for each member, and after careful considera- tion it was moved that the associate membership be changed from 10 -cents to 25 cents per "" member; this change to be put into effect January 1, 1916. The premium list for the exhibition of 1916, to be held in Philadelphia, Pa., .at the national flower show, March 25- April 2, was submitted and gone over ■carefully, covering roses in pots and tubs, table decorations and blooms by ■commercial growers as well as blooms by private growers. The total amount of premiums to be awarded is $2,500. A special prize of $10 is offered by Secretary Benjamin Hammond, Bea- con, N. Y., for the prettiest exhibit ■of roses, the same to be decided by a vote of the lady visitors. The final ad- justment of the schedule of prizes was Teferred to a committee consisting of S. S. Pennock and L. J. Reuter to ar- range. C. T. Tansill of the "Washington test ■garden committee tendered his resigna- mation and it was moved that "Wm. F. Gude, of "Washington, D. C, be ap- pointed to fill the vacancy and Mr. Gude has accepted the position. A new rose was reported for registration and the same was referred for proper consideration. The details of the Cleveland flower show, to be held November 10-14, were carefully gone over and arrangement made to call a regular meeting of the society at that time, for the considera- tion of any matters pertaining to the best interests of the society. The Cleveland flower show has placed at the disposal of the American Rose So- ciety the sum of $700 in prizes. There has been added to that a special prize of $25 by Robert Scott & Son, Sharon Hill, Pa., for 50 blooms of Killarney Brilliant rose. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., offers $25 for the best 50 blooms of the rose Hadley. A silver medal, by "Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago and New York, a silver cup by the Lamborn Floral Co., Alliance, O., and $10 in cash by W. Atlee Bur- pee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., are also offered. The judges of the American Rose Society for the Cleveland show are Bmil Buettner of Park Ridge, 111., and John H. Dunlop of Richmond Hill, Toronto. Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Chicago Grand Floral Festival. Space is now well taken in the non- competitive trade section of the Grand Floral Festival, to be held in the Coli- seum, November 9-14. The few good locations remaining will be sold to the first applicants. The rate for space is very low, 30 cents per square foot in the main hall and 20 cents per square foot in the annex, the minimum for space being $25. Applications for space in this section should be addressed as early as possible to A. Henderson, 369 River street, Chicago. The jurors for the show thus far ap- pointed include E. A. Kanst, superin- tendent of Lincoln park, chairman; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; James S. "Wil- son, Des Moines, la.; "W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis.; J. B. Matthewson, Sheboygan, "Wis.; John Reardon, Ames, la.; A. J. Smith, Lake Geneva, "Wis.; Donald McNaughton, Lake Forest; Edward Boulter, Winnetka; August Koch, west park system; H. N. Bruns, A. Lange, Ernst "Wienhoeber and Chas. A. Samuelson. A large array of special prizes in the form of cups, trophies, etc., has been secured including a magnificent series donated by the greenhouse building concerns located in this vicinity and valued at $500. H. B. Howard and James Morton have been added to the executive com- mittee and both were on hand at the last meeting, October 14. Michael Barker, Chairman Publicity Committee. Houston Flower Show Premium List. The premium list of the Texas state flower show, which will be held at Houston, November 17-20, has been completed and provides for awards in nearly 100 classes in plants and cut blooms. The prizes in the classes open to all will consist of blue ribbons, red ribbons and certificates of merit, while in 20 classes, open to amateurs only, the awards will be in cash varying from 50 cents to $10. In the sweep- stakes, both for local and out of the state exhibitors, cups and medals are offered. Milwaukee, Wis. LIVELY DEMAND AND PRICES ADVANCE. Market conditions the past week were just opposite of those of a year ago. With a good demand, especially for funeral work, everything suitable, short or long, good or indifferent, kept a-moving. Toward the end of the week money could not buy desirable stock for certain occasions. The supply of short roses is far from satisfactory, while the longer grades are not over plentiful. The way carnations sell re- minds one of the good old holidays — supply scarce and prices going up. The supply of chrysanthemums is fair and they move well, due no doubt to the shortage in other lines. NOTES. Prof. J. G. Sanders, state entomolo- gist of Wisconsin, made a personal in- spection of the trees in this city a short time ago. From his report just published, we are informed that the trees in Washington, Kosciusko, Mitch- ell, Humboldt and Soldiers' Home parks and three of our largest ceme- teries, are infested with the San Jose scale. He promises to begin spraying as soon as the leaves have fallen. He further recommends that the city ap- point a city forester, also pass an ordin- ance licensing tree experts in order to prevent the damage done by the so- called tree doctors. Richard Lietz. of 1433 Fond du Lac avenue, took a flying trip to his Cedar Lake summer home October 15. He must have been going some, for he made the round trip distance of 80 miles, plus the time spent there, in two and three-quarter hours; left the store at 2 p. m., was back in town at 4:45. The population of Brown Deer, Wis., has been increased by another carna- tion grower, although he still has to grow some, in the form of a baby boy, which now brightens the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gust C. Mueller, manager of the Mueller Greenhouse Co. No won- der Gust wears that big smile; it's the first born. Otto Wilke, formerly with Fred Kaiser, has leased the F. Schmeling greenhouse plant on the Blue Mound road for a period of five years. Mrs. F. Schmeling will devote all her time to the Winnebago street store from now on. From a reliable source comes the news that Raymond Ritzier of the Aug. F. Kellner Co.'s force, was quietly mar- ried to Miss Laura M. Breske, Septem- ber 25. We extend our best wishes. At the J. M. Fox & Son store they have several large orders booked for the near future. Among same is the decoration for the annual charity ball to be held early in November. Gust Rusch & Co. report the arrival of fine roses from the Cudahy plant, only the supply is too short. Their American Beauties are mostly long stemmed at present. H. W. Koerner, who was fortunate enough to still have gladioli last week, received as much per hundred as he realized for a thousand during the summer glut. The Holton & Hunkel Co. featured their first own grown Chrysolora chrys- anthemums last week, which owing to their fine quality, moved right along. C. C. Pollworth Co. reports local and shipping trade very brisk. Their chrys- anthemums are coming right along now. We are pleased to report that J. F. Baerman, reported sick with pneumonia last week, is well enough to be up. The Grunewald Bros, of North Mil- waukee are bringing in a nice lot of really good carnations. The M. A. McKenney Co. had ex- ceptionally good business all last week. E. O. 702 The American Florist. Oct. 2J y St Louis. STOCK ARRIVES IN BETTER SUPPLY. Warm weather during the past week helped to bring on the stock. Chrysan- themums Smith's Advance, Golden Glow and Polly Rose are the chief va- rieties. Carnations are quoted at 2% cents to four cents, roses from two to eight cents, a few fancy at 12 cents. Packed heads of bloom even 25 in a bunch dampened arrive much more sat- isfactory than those loosely packed. American Beauty are of good color and quality. It is entirely too warm for violets. Cooler nights would great- ly improve their blooms. Greens of all kinds are selling well. NOTES. The regular meeting of the florists' club was held October 14, at the Bour- det Floral Co.'s grounds, the home of the president, who called the meeting to order. There were about 80 mem- bers present and a number of visitors. Fred Ammann, of Edwardsville, 111., chairman of the American Carnation Society meeting, made a report and asked for further time to appoint sub- committees, until the December meet- ing. They will announce the Cleveland Florists' Club invitation to their show and there will be a transportation com- mittee of H. G. Berning, David Geddes and W. Pilcher. Vice-President Wells and H. W. Ohlweiler, trustee, were in- stalled. Messrs. Janicke and Windier will report on the spring flower show at the next meeting. Fred Frow and Tom Carr were elected to membership and Arthur Waldmann, E. D. Cernie and H. L. Warner made application for membership. After the meeting refresh- ments were served and a tour of inspec- tion made through the greenhouses. A rising vote of thanks was extended to President Bourdet for his entertain- ment of the club, which will be long remembered. Sam Seligman was a visitor last week. He seems to like this city. He also at- tended the club meeting and gave a short talk on what the Cleveland pub- licity committee was doing to further the interests of the Cleveland flower show. Foster, the Florist, on and after Oc- tober 20, will be located on Sixth street, opposite the Barr building. This should prove a good location. Jos. L. McCloskey, formerly with Grimm & Gorly, is with McCloskey Bros., on North Grand avenue. Grimm & Gorly had a special sale of ferns the past week. The Ayres Floral Co. has added Fred Strohmeyer to its staff. The Retail Florists' Association met October 18. W. F. Cincinnati. DEMAND ABSORBS LIBERAL RECEIPTS. Taken as a whole business is very satisfactory. Receipts are fairly large and the demand sufficient to take up most everything that comes into the market. Shipping business is pretty heavy. Chrysanthemums are in a good supply for early ones and include a good assortment of varieties and sizes. Roses are meeting with a very active demand. The good carnations sell very well. Easter lilies are fairly plentiful and enjoy an excellent market. Last week E. G. Gillett attended the state conclave of Knights Templars at Toledo, Ohio, with the Hanselman com- mandery of this city. Mr. Gillett has been getting in some excellent yellow chrysanthemums from C. P. Dietrich, Maysville, Ky. Ech Bros., one of whom was formerly with Fred Gear, have opened a retail flower store at 1227 Vine street. C. E. Critchell has been having a very fine assortment of early chrysan- themums. L. H. Kyrk left the first of this week on a business trip. Visitors : J. P. Keller, Lexington, Ky.; Fred Rupp, Lawrenceburg, Ind.; Rudolph Lodder, Hamilton, O.; J. T. Nichs, Cleveland, O.; J. W. Crismore, Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ruch, Richmond, Ind. H. Washington, The local market is short of almost every line of stock. American Beau- ties have taken a jump and cannot be had in any quantity, and red roses of any variety are not procurable at any price. A few corn-flowers are to be seen but the price is beyond mention- ing. A few good chrysanthemums are arriving, but they are picked up as soon as- they reach the market. NOTES. The S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. is re- ceiving some extra fine Mrs. Moorfleld Storey roses which find ready sale. Some splendid dahlias are also to be seen here, being sent in by R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Mrs. McCabe is sending in some es- pecially fine chrysanthemums, in fact, the best that have been shown locally this year. Among them is a new white, that has called forth much fa- vorable comment. George C. Shaffer's force has been exceptionally busy with decorations and a heavy demand for funeral de- signs. The DuPont Floral Co. reports the fall business far beyond expectations. Visitors : Charles Meehan, Philadel- phia, Pa.; Messrs. McKissick and Per- ry, Baltimore, Md. G. C. D. Rochester, N. Y. There has been great scarcity of stock the past two weeks, and the mar- ket was cleaned up daily. Things have changed, however, and great quantities of roses are coming in and also a fair supply of dahlias in red, pink, white and yellow. There are a few cactus dahlias arriving. Carnations are a lit- tle more plentiful but very short stemmed. Winsor, White Wonder and Beacon are all good in color. In roses, Killarney, Ophelia, Maryland and Sun- burst are the best varieties. Wards and Hadleys are small. Francis Scott Key is off color. Mignon and Sweetheart roses are scarce. Chrysanthemums are late this year and Golden Glow and Pa- cific in pink and white are being cut, but in small quantities. There are a few pot plants to be had just now. Lily of the valley is small in size, but there is considerable demand for it. There are few gardenias at present. Boston ferns are selling well. NOTES. The Rochester Florists' Association held its monthly meeting October 11 with an attendance of 20, President Chas. H. Vick in the chair. John Dun- bar was speaker of the evening and described his trip to Boston, giving an interesting account of the Arnold Ar- boretum, which was greatly enjoyed.' The bowling club met at the Central Park hotel for bowling last week, and are getting into trim for the match with Buffalo at Cleveland in Novem- ber. H. P. Neun has just returned from a trip to Boston and New York where he spent a few days. J. M. Keller is doing considerable outdoor planting of shrubs and peren- nials. Chester. Nashville, Tenn— A flower show in January under the auspices of the Ten- nessee State Florists' Association and the local florists' society is being planned. Pittsburgh. SHORTAGE equivalent to famine. Everybody is wondering what has happened to the flower market in Pitts- burgh for the past week or two. It is rather a hard question to answer, as it happens that very few of the grow- ers' crops look good for anything but good promises for later cuts, and the situation certainly is a queer one. It seems that none of the plants have matured as early this season as in for- mer years, and true, some of the grow- ers did not plant as early this season as is customary. The result is that there is practically nothing in the local markets, excepting some roses and what is left of the late dahlias. Car- nations are completely out of sight, it seems, and chrysanthemums were never so slow in making their appear- ance. A few Golden Glow, Smith's Advance, October Frost, Early Snow, Frick and Golden Wedding "report"" from day to day, but they remain as scarce as frog hair. The quality of lo- cal roses is splendid, Killarney, Ophe- lia, Maryland and Hilda being the leaders. The newer, smalt novelty roses do not get very good treatment here, but it is hoped they will take bet- ter after colder weather sets in, and they undoubtedly will, but the season has not quite arrived for such stock to bring paying returns. It seems a shame that the efforts of growing this stock must be wasted, when so much more satisfaction could have been realized from more staple flowers. Dahlias are hanging on quite well, and some magnificent blooms are still be- ing received by the local wholesalers. American Beauties and lily of the val- ley are good and plentiful, but Easter lilies are still on the narrow end. Large shipments of florists' supplies are being shipped in every direction daily by the local dealers. This branch of the busi- ness has made great strides here in the past few years. NOTES. John Murchie of Sharon has moved his greenhouses to a nearby location, besides erecting two more this fall, and is very well situated for the win- ter, having excellent new facilities for heating, handling coal and packing-. His houses are heavily stocked, mostly with palms, ferns and bedding stock. Wm. A. Murdoch, Titusville, was married October 6, and has just re- turned from his wedding trip. George L. Graham has moved his Bradford store next door, 95 Main street, and is now in a much larger and more convenient location. Barnett's Flower Shop, of Sharon, is now out of business. Visitors : Chas. P. Haas and wife of Meadville, Pa. G. M. The Late c. B. Chase. C. B. Chase, the well known retait florist of Chicago, died Wednesday, October 13, at the age of 46. He was born in Kenosha, Wis., and came from a family of florists who were in busi- ness there as early as 1869. He came to Chicago at an early age and for many years conducted a retail store at 2205 South Michigan avenue. Mr. Chase had not been in good health for some time and was doctoring for kid- ney and heart trouble, but was up and around almost up to the time of his death. The funeral was held from the Western Casket Co.'s undertaking- parlors at Twenty-second street and South Wabash avenue. Friday, October 16, and the burial took place at Grace- land cemetery. He leaves a wife, who will continue the business with the assistance of Edward Kidee, who has been connected with the late Mr. Chase for many years. t9 I 5- The American Florist. 703 FAR AND NEAR. Wichita, Kahs. — W. H. Culp & Co. moved to their new store at 139 North Main street, which has a better appear- ance than the old one and greater im- proved facilities for their rapidly in- creasing business. Portland, Ore. — The Swiss Floral Co. is negotiating for the lease of the establishment of Alfred C. Burkhart, with the intention of conducting the business in connection with its pres- ent range. Los Angeles, Calif. — Forty cups will be awarded in the competition in the plant and cut flower classes at the Broadway flower and automobile show in this city, October 23-30. Paris, III. — John A. Helfrich, West Washington street florist, has received word that his brother, Carl, was killed in battle during the German drive in Poland, August 21. Council Bluffs, Ia. — A greenhouse, 16 by 20 feet, will be erected by the park commissioners in Fairmount park to house the city's flowers during the winter. Tonkers, N. Y. — A new store under the management of John Cullen, known as the Hollywood Florist, has been opened at 36 South Broadway. East Islip, N. Y. — Robert Lickman, formerly of Great Barrington, Mass., has taken a position as head gardener 1 on the estate of H. H. Knapp. Kankakee, III. — The Schafer Floral Company has been incorporated by Charles, Peter and Clara Schafer, with a capital stock of §12,000. Norwalk, O. — A. Doebel, who has been growing a general line of plant stock, will make a specialty of gera- niums in the future. New Providence, N. J. — A fire at the range of Richard Voigt recently caused a loss of several thousand dollars. The origin is unknown. North Cambridge, Mass. — John Mc- Kenzie, florist, with a retail store in this city, has opened a branch at Ar- lington Center. Houston, Tex.— The Cotney Floral Co., whose establishment was demol- ished in the recent storm, will build a modern store. Albany, N. Y. — Edward P. Tracey has bought the interest of his part- ner, Edward Meany, in the Rosery Flower Shop. Atchison, Kan. — The Groves Floral Co. will open a down town flower shop at 415 Commercial street, December 1. Watseka, III. — Henry & Peters, proprietors of the Watseka Green- houses, are making improvements to their range. LaSalle, III. — W. Moore has pur- chased two lots on West Second street and will erect a greenhouse on the property. Cudahy, Wis. — A contract has been 'awarded for another house to be added to the Lakeside Rose-Milk Farm range. Mars, Pa.— The E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., of Pittsburgh, is adding a green- house, 25 by 200 feet, to its range here. Toledo, O. — K. Kaminski, florist, who has conducted a store in this city for a number of years, is planning to re- tire. _«* _j Salina, Kan. — A plan to establish a park system in this city is being pre- sented to the citizens through petition. Baltimore, Md. — A propagating house 14 by 200 feet is being erected by A. S. Richmond, Eidman avenue. Newton, Mass. — The Garden City Flower Shop, conducted by J. L. Car- ney, has opened at 301 Center street. High Point, N. C— The High Point Floral Co. has purchased additional ground and will enlarge its range. Hutchinson, Kan.— Koon Beck, pro- prietor of Riverside park, will erect a propagating house, 40 by 80 feet. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. LeBorius has purchased the property occupied by him. The price paid was $11,250. Moundsville, W. Va.— A new front is included in the improvements being made at the Miller Flower Store. Perry, Ia. — David Moore has opened an up-to-date flower shop in the Citi- zens Trust and Savings building. Sunbury, PA. — E. H. Luckhart, flor- ist, is building a large addition to his range on Upper Water street. New Haven, Conn. — The Cowan- Heller Floral Co., has opened a new flower shop on College street. Joplin, Mo. — Five thousand flower- ing plants in the city parks were given away to the public, October 8. Erie, Pa. — McCarty & Klein are erecting a greenhouse at 724 West Eighth street to cost $800. York, Pa. — Charles E. Smith has moved into more commodious quarters at 125 East Market street. Andover, Mass. — A new house, 20 by 125 feet, has been added to the range of J. H. Playdon. New Albany, ind. — John Bettman has completed and planted three new houses at his range. Buffalo, N. Y. — Jerry Brookins is adding one house 70 by 150 feet to his Orchard Park range. Atchison, Kan. — The Mangelsdorf Bros. Co. are remodeling their down- town greenhouse. Atlanta, Ga. — The C. A. Dahl Co. has moved to its new location at 103 Peachtree street. ,Fond du Lac, Wis. — W. H. Gooding has opened a flower shop at 106 South Main street. Wyomissing, Pa. — Bertrand H. Farr is enlarging his range to twice its present size. Denver, Colo. — The Elitch-Long Flower Store has discontinued its store in this city. New Castle, N. H. — Eaton's Green- houses have been purchased by C. W. Lefeber. Hicksville, O. — Charles Seibert is erecting a new greenhouse on Defiance avenue. Toronto, Ont. — The Butland Flower Store has been opened on Roncesvalles avenue. Berwyn, Md. — Henry Lavalle is add- ing a house, 40 by 100 feet, to his range. Davenport, Ia. — A new conservatory is to be erected at St. Ambrose Col- lege. Bartlett, Tex. — The Woman's Club will hold a flower show in November. Pennsbubg, Pa. — O. C. Trumbore is making an addition to his range. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list, and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.] October 26-27, Lenox, Mass. — Grand fall ex- hibition, Lenox Horticultural Society, Town hall. John Carman, Lenox, secretary. October 28-29, Madison, N. J. — Annual flower show, Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Assembly hall. Edward Reagan, sec- retary, Morristown, N. J. October 27-28, Red Bank, N. J. — Annual flow- er show, Monmouth County Horticultural So- ciety. H. A. Kettel, secretary, Fair Haven, N. J. October 28-29, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. — Annual flower show, Dutchess County Horticultural So- ciety. N. Harold Cottam, secretary, Wapplng- ers Falls, N. Y. October 28-29, Glen Cove, N. Y.— Fall exhi- bition, Nassau County Horticultural Society, Pembroke hall. Harry Jones, secretary, Box 197, Glen Cove. Ootober 28-30, Pasadena, Calif.— Annual fall flower show, Pasadena Horticultural Society, Central park. Geo. H. Kennedy, secretary, 497 Bradford street, Pasadena. October 29-31, Menlo Park, Calif Annual fall flower show, Menlo Park Horticultural So- ciety, Public School building. P. Ellings, secre- tary, Menlo Park. October 29-31, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. — Fall show, North Westchester Co. Horticultural and Agricultural Society, Civic hall. Matthew J. O'Brien, secretary, Mount Kisco. November 2, Oyster Bay, L. I., N. Y. — Chrysanthemum show of the Oyster Bay Hor- ticultural Society. Andrew K. Kennedy, secre- tary, Westbury, L. I. November 3-4, New London, Conn.— Chrysan- themum, fruit and vegetable show, New London Horticultural Society, City hall. John Hum- phrey, secretary, New London. November 3-5, New York,— Exhibition of flow- ers, plants, fruits and vegetables. American Institute of New York, 25-33 West Thirty- ninth street. W. A. Eggleson, secretary board of managers, 324 West Twenty-third street New York. November 3-5, Tarrytown, N. Y, — Exhibition of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society, Music hall. Edward W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarry- town. November 3-4, Holyoke, Mass. — Annual flower show, Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Windsor hall. James Whiting, secretary, French hall, M. A. C, Amherst, Mass. November 4-5, Worcester, Mass. — Chrysanthe- mum exhibition, Worcester County Horticul- tural Society, Horticultural hall. L. C. Midg- ley, secretary, 18 Front street, Worcester. November 4-6, Syracuse, N. Y. — Chrysanthe- mum show. L. E. Mulhauser, secretary. November 4-7, Boston, Mass. — Autumn exhi- bition of plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Horticul- tural hall. Wm. P. Rich, secretary, 300 Mas- sachusetts avenue, Boston. November 4-7, New York — Annual fall show, Horticultural Society of New York, American Museum of Natural History. George V. Nash, secretary, N. Y. Botanical Garden, Bronx Park, New York. November 5-6, Stamford, Conn. — -Annual ex- hibition, Westchester & Fairfield Horticultural Society. J. B. McArdle, Greenwich, Conn., sec- retary; Henry Wild, Riverside, Conn., exhibi- tion manager. November 9-12, Philadelphia, Pa. — Chrysan- themum show, Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, Horticultural hall. Broad street, below Locust. David Rust, secretary. November 9-14, Chicago. — Chicago Grand Flo- ral Festival, Horticultural Society and the Chi- cago Florists' Club, Coliseum. N. P. Miller, secretary, 179-183 North Wabash avenue, Chi- cago. November 10-14, Cleveland, O. — Annual exhi- hibition, Chrysanthemum Society of America and the Cleveland Flower Show, Coliseum. Frank A. Friedley, secretary. Exhibition Committee, 356 Leader Building, Cleveland. November 11-12, Providence, R. I. — Fall exhi- bition, Jthode Island Horticultural Society, Ball room, Narragansett hotel. Ernest K. Thomas, secretary, Box 180, Kingston, R. I. November 10-14, Cleveland, 0. — Fall exhibl tion and meeting, American Rose Society in connection with the Cleveland Flower Show. Coliseum. W. G. Bate, chairman fall exhibi- tion committee, Newton Falls, O. November 15-20, Baltimore, Md. — Maryland Week exhibition, Maryland State Horticultural Society, Fifth Regiment Armory. Thomas B. Symons, secretary, College Park, Md. November 17-20, Houston, Tex. — Texas state flower show, Texas State Florists' Association and Houston Florists' Club. R. C. Kerr, gen- eral chairman, Houston. January — , 1916, St. Louis, Mo. — Annual con- vention and exhibition of the American Car- nation Society. A. F. J. Baur, secretary, Thir- ty-eighth and Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. March 26-April 2, Philadelphia, Pa. — Fourth National Flower Show, under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, Convention hall, Broad street and Allegheny avenue. John Young, secretary, 53 West Twenty-eighth street. New York. 704 The American Florist. Oct. 23, The American Florist Established 1885. Subscription, United States and Mexico, 81.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. When sending us change of address always ■end the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements much reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not asBume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 693 — Roman hyacinths — Poinsettias — Lilies 693 — Af ter chrysanthemums 694 The retail trade 694 —John Mangel's opening, Chicago 694 — Dunne-Corboy wedding flowers 694 - — Bridal bouquet for Dunne-Corboy wedding. 695 — The chrysanthemum as a cut flower 696 — Flower girl's basket ( illus. ) 696 — Pillow of cattleyas and lily of the valley.. 697 — Shoe store float at recent carnival (illus. ).69S The carnation 698 ■ — Autumn requirements 698 — Stigmonose on carnations 698 Florists' palms 698 — Autumn care 698 Chrysanthemums 699 — Exhibition cut blooms 699 Clematis 700 Cleveland flower show 700 Fourth national flower show 700 American Rose Society 701 Chicago grand floral festival 701 Houston flower show premium list 701 Milwaukee, Wis 701 St. Louis 702 Cincinnati 702 Washington 702 Rochester, N. Y 702 Pittsburgh 702 The late C. B. Chase 702 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 704 Gladiolus Society of Ohio 704 Chrysanthemum Society of America 704 Father Schoener burned out 704 Ft. Smith flower show 704 Lily of the valley pips 704 Azaleas arrive 704 Detroit 706 A. Miller, Chicago, and G. A. Clausen 706 Chicago 710 Philadelphia 716 New York 718 The seed trade 726 —Canary Islands onion seed 726 — Maine potatoes 726 — European seed crops ....726 — New York seed trade 726 The nursery trade 730 — Nurserymen's counsel 730 — Pernet memorial 730 - — New oaks 730 — Apple market investigation 730 Market gardeners 732 —Losses and preservation of manure 732 Boston 732 Toledo 739 Massachusetts Agricultural College 740 Providence, R. 1 740 Kansas City 741 Montreal 742 The price of lead in 1906 averaged 5.7 cents per pound; in 1914, 3.9 cents, and at the present time it is about 5.8 cents, hence the advance of tinfoil. October weather has been favorable for digging and handling outdoor stock, but all growers and nurserymen should remember that we are nearing the date when all such operations are attended with freezing risks and will do well to provide nightly against damage from stiff frosts and arrange for warm refrigerator cars for trans- portation. Personal. Frederic "William Taylor, Denver, Colo., former chief of agriculture of the Philippine Islands, passed through Chicago for the east, October 18. Mr. Taylor is now interested in irrigation problems of the great west. Brilliant Star is said to be a good red forcing tulip for Christmas bloom. The Philadelphia North American of October 18 gives an interesting ac- count of Anton Wintzer, of the firm of Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., and his work among cannas, with illustrations and portrait. Azaleas Arrive. The steamers Ryndam and Ooster- dyke, arriving at New York October 17 and 18 respectively, brought large quantities of azaleas and other Belgian plants. The Holland shipments are also coming forward in large volume. Gladiolus Society of Ohio. An adjourned meeting of the above society will be held at Cleveland, O., Friday, November 12, in connection with the Cleveland flower show. Elec- tion of officers, naming of time and place of the next exhibition of the so- ciety and other matters of importance are to be disposed of at this meeting and every member is urged to be pres- ent. Wilbur A. Christy, Sec'y-Treas. Chrysanthemum Society of America. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES. New York, October 16. — Alice Day, white, Japanese incurved, scored 87 points commercial; exhibited by Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. • Cincinnati, O., October 16. — Early Rose, rose pink, Japanese incurved, scored 87 points commercial; exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Philadelphia, Pa., October 16. — No. 1, 1913, yellow (Halliday x Appleton) Japanese incurved, scored 90 points commercial and 89 points exhibition; exhibited by G. A. Lotze, Glen Burnie, Md. C. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Father Schoener Burned Out. To My Fellow-Florists : Will not our fellow florists give a helping hand to a deserving fellow craftsman, who has met with an over- whelming calamity, whose work of a lifetime has been wiped out in a single night, and he left penniless? Rose growers know Father Schoener as an indefatigable hybridizer, whose collection numbered species from every continent, and who has produced as high as 120,000 hybridized rose seeds in one season. The subjoined from Father Schoener tells the pitiful story. Send your contributions to S. S. Pennock, president of the American Rose Society, 1618 Ludlow street, Philadelphia, Pa., who will acknowl- edge and forward same. May your response be prompt. Thank you. Robert Pyle. Brooks, Oregon, Oct. 10, 1915. My Dear Mr. Pyle : I have to let you know the terrible news that my house, church, plants and roses burned last night, October 9. I am penniless. I do not know what to do for the present. I had just cut the last seedlings to send to you. Would there be any way to interest the people in my behalf? I ask this consideration to enable me to go on with my work. All that I had is gone; a value of about $10,000 is lost. Mr. sent me a check for $5, but it also burned. He was in company with the governor of Pennsylvania on his trip west. Could not some newspapers take up the matter to come to my rescue? I will be ever thankful for any kincS of help in this terrible affliction. Father Schoener. Ontario Exhibition Deferred. The directors of the Ontario Hor- ticultural Exhibition, at a largely- attended meeting in September decided; to defer the fall show usually held in November owing to abnormal condi- tions still existing in Ontario due to- the war. All buildings on the exhibi- tion grounds are occupied by troops in training, and no other suitable loca- tion is available in Toronto. Aside- from this the risk of putting a great deal of work and expense into the show at this time would be great, as the gate receipts might not justify the hazard, and a grant will be therefore- given the Red Cross Society from' funds in the hands of the treasurer. Ft. Smith Flower Show. George Rye, the well known Plaza. florist, of Ft. Smith, Ark., has been-, appointed manager of the flower show to be held in that city, November 5-6,. in the interest of local charities and solicits exhibits from growers and oth- ers. Mr. Rye is an enthusiastic work- er in the cause of floriculture and de- serves the support of the trade in his efforts to increase the popularity of flowers. Express charges will be paid on exhiibts of cut flowers. For further- particulars address George Rye, The- Plaza, Ft. Smith, Ark. New York Happy. George M. Reynolds, president of the- Continental and Commercial Trust &. Savings Bank, Chicago, who recently- returned from New York, says he has- not seen business interests there in such a happy mood for years. Stock, market activity has caused this, change. Although banking interests; feel that so-called war' specialties are- encroaching on dangerous ground, they still accept them with other more sta- ble collateral in making loans, but with. greater discrimination. Hort. Society at Purdue University. Plans are being made for the organi- zation of a new society for juniors and: seniors in the horticultural department of Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind.,. to be known as the Horticultural So- ciety. During the year it is planned to have nearby or visiting horticulturists- address the society on topics that will be of interest to the members. A large- increase in the horticultural depart- ment following the erection of the new- horticultural building has resulted in. the reorganization. Lily of the Valley Pips. Some time ago it was reported that German lily of the valley growers had received instructions from their gov- ernment to plow up two-thirds of the lily of the valley fields and use the land for food crops. From a reliable, source we now learn that such govern- ment orders are not known to lily of the valley growers there. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. A meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery will be held at the Hotel Statler, Cleveland, Ohio, Thursday, No- vember 11, at 9 a. m. Albert Pochelon, Sec'y. WS- The American Florist. 705 Wants, For Sale,Etc. One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from thi8 office enciose 10 cents ex Lra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted— By an all around green- house man. Experienced, capable. Address Key 549, care American Florist. Situation Wanted-As assistant on a private place; inside; good reference; English; age 25. Address Key 562, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Good all around storeman. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars, address Key 554, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Assistant inside private plaae; 12 years* experience; good references; age, 25. Address Key 570, care A merican Florist. Situation Wanted-By German, 28 years of age, married; six years experience in growing cucum- bers in hothouses. Address Kev 568, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Englishman, married, age 31; life experience in all branches. Private place preferred. Address Key 567. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced saleslady and all around helper; can bring some business. Loop preferred. Address Key 550, care American Florist, or Phone Drexel 1292. Situation Wanted— German, 28; sober, hustler and reliable, wishes to better himself; good potter and propagator. Also, grower; steady position wanted. Please state wages. Address Key 546. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Experienced saleslady and designer desires a Position in a Chicago retail store. Can furnish best of references. For further particulars address Key 544, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Frenchman, sober and re- liable, wants position as assistant in greenhouse. Chance to learn preferred to wages; has had a little experience with orchids. Porion, Bustleton, Pa. Situation Wanted— By a young gardener who would like to learn the florist business; willing to start for small wages; can give good reference. Address William Maske, 863 E. Chelton Ave., Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. Situation Wanted-By American, 24. with life experience in roses, carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; could also bring young man as good all-'round helper if needed; good references. J. M., Box 37. Loudonville, Albany, N. Y. Situation Wanted— Young English lady who has had much experience in London flower shops, is desirous of securing a situation in a Chicago loop store; can come well recommended. For further particulars address Key 571. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — Swede, age 28, single; competent all around gardener; 12 years expe- rience in different European countries. First-class greenhouse man. References. Address M. Olson, 50 Houghton St.. Dorchester. Mass. Situation Wanted— Private or commercial place 12 years experience in growing pot plants and cut flowers. Understand hot water heating and car- penter work. Man and wife. Steady position wanted. Age, 39. W. J. Hamilton. Seffner, Fla. Situation Wanted— By a No. 1 designer and decorator, having 16 years' experience in the florist business, wants a position with an up-to- date store; capable of managing a good store. Can give first-class references. State salary and if permanent position in first letter. Address Key 564, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good grower to buy half interest in well established greenhouse. Kev 552. care American Florist Help Wanted — Experienced saleslady for a north side Chicago retail store. Must speak German and be able to handle high class trade. Key 572, care American Florist. Help Wanted —Experienced florists wanted for cut flowerdepartments; no plantsmen need apply. Bloomingdale Bros., 59tb Street and 3rd Ave,, New Vork City. For Sale— Five to nine acres of land cheap. Rare opportunity for florist. Address Box 51, San Antonio, Fla. For Sale— Going out of business, we offer for sale boilers, steam pipe and glass. Write for prices. O. L. Baird, Dixon. 111. For Sale— Florist greenhouse business; good seven room house; H acre lot, all in ruoning order; going south; will give big bargain; all for $1800. C. P. Waldo. Chillicothe, 111. For Sale— Wei! established nursery business inwestern Washington; splendid trade in orna- mentals, both wholesale and retail. Price$15,000. Address Key 563 care American Florist. [ For Sale— First class flower store; gcrd loca- tion; doing good business. Penna. city of 80.000. Price reasonable; account ill health. Address Key 573, care American Florist. For Sale — Completely stocked greenhouse, 35.C00 ft. of glass. Penna. city of 80.000. Best location, near cemetei y, doing good retail busi- ness. Price reasonable; owner in poor health. Address Key 574, care American Florist. For Sale-14,000 feet of glass, 2H acres of ground, 7 room cottage, barns and sheds, green- houses partly planted to pompons, for particulars apply to, A. W. Meyer, South Holland, Ills. For Sale— Fine $250.00 retail florists' refriger- ator for $150.00 cash. Reason for selling, owner wants to install larger one of same make. Used only six months. Now in use in Chicago retail store, where same can be inspected, For further particulars, address Key 566, care American Florist. For Sale— On account of death of mv husband, have 4 greenhouses and dwellings for sale or rent. Splendid location, established 28 years, doing fine business; whatever is in stock given gratis. For particulars call or write. Mrs. Theresa Valom, 838 31st Street, Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale— My retail florist business, located in the heart of Brooklyn. New York. It is a fine neighborhood and for fourteen years I have had a prosperous business. My reasons for selling are, that I have other interests that demand my attention. I have anew auto delivery car that the buyer of the business can secure at a reason- able price. For terms address, John Stokes, 413 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. For Sale or Lease— Modern greenhouses re- cently built containing 25,000 square feet of glass, good stock. City has 25,000 population to draw from. Address Key 556, care American Florist. Wanted to Buy— Greenhouses, about 10,000 t< 15,000 square feet of glass; must be in good con dition. Pennsylvania preferred. Give full par ticulars in first letter Address Key 557, care American Florist. For Lease or Sale— My new greenhouse, 20x120 and 2 acres of best land, 4 room house, furnisbtd. Greenhouie planted to late sort roses; cutting good ones. Ready market. Will rent cheap to a rose grower for a year. Here is your chance to try a year on the coast. Can do business from your first day in possession. To a good man I will give a good chance. Get busy. S. L. Habper. Florist, 9021 Pacific Ave.. Tacoma, Wash. Help Wanted Foreman for large commercial place in middle west. Must be expert rose grower. State full particulars in first letter. Key XXX, care American Florist. Boiler For Sale. Fire box steam boiler 48x12 in good condition, cost $450 when new, but will sacrifice cheap if taken at once. F. O. B. Chicago Key 569, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 2%xhH inchei. FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc-, in black and leaf adopted bv the S. -.. F. in red. Prices: Per 500, $2.85: per 100O, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. «• **■ •*• *!• •I* v v *** v *c •I* *i* •*• v 'I 1 •I" v •!• "I* •*• v *I* *I* v v •J M I* *I**I* ' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Trade Directory FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN • OF THE - United States and Canada Latest Edition Issued July, 1915. Price: $3.00, postpaid AMERICAN 440 S. Dearborn St., FLORIST CO. CHICAGO iiC^You need it now for names and addresses.! iTnT*»TnTi»TnT«tTnT««T««T««T«iT««T««Ti«T««TnT«iTi«T««TnTnTiiTiiTi AiTnTi^iliifi Ji iWh^i iln^i if M M .T M T — — — — — — — ————— — --' 706 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Detroit. SUPPLY EXTEEMELY LIMITED. Never before has this market ex- perienced such a shortage of flowers as at present. Even in midwinter or Christmas holidays of years in the past, available flowers were far more plentiful than now, and singularly the same conditions seem to prevail in the east and middle west as those markets were appealed to during the past week, but to no avail. Accordingly the prices on all items were and are yet very high and the margin of profit to the retailer is small indeed. Chrysanthe- mums were never so late maturing and the few that are coming in could well remain uncut for many days and be improved thereby. Carnations are small, short-stemmed and unattractive and yet they find a ready sale at prices really excessive. The quality of the roses coming in is splendid for the sea- son, but their numbers are wholly in- adequate. To add to the trying sit- uation, lilies that have been a glut all summer and fall, are now also scarce and the few to be had are high priced. CLUB MEETING. The club meeting Tuesday evening, October 12, was well attended and the proceedings most interesting. Acting on The American Florist suggestion, the club addressed a' letter to Secre- tary Redfield of the bureau of for- eign and domestic commerce, Wash- ington, D. C., urging him to include bulbs, roots, greenhouse plants and nursery stock in the impending bill, making it a legal offense to deal in ar- ticles "dumped" on this market by foreign countries. It developed at the meeting that a large party will attend the Cleveland flower show from here next month. A special car will be chartered, probably, for the purpose. Michael Constantine, having a flower stand in the Majestic building, was elected to membership in the club. President Frank Danzer is indefatig- able in his efforts to make the club proceedings highly interesting the com- ing season and all his committees are working hard to that end. SPECIAL CLUB MEETING. At a special meeting of the florists' club, October 18, Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., displayed four of their chrysanthemum novelties, among them being Golden Queen, a clear yel- low, and Crystal Gem, a pure white, both very large fine flowers, eliciting much praise from those present. These varieties were disseminated last spring. The other sorts shown were Niza, an early pink pompon, and Early Rose, a large pink variety of the A. J. Balfour type. These latter varieties will be sent out in 1916. Elmer D. Smith was present at the meeting and was the target for many questions fired at him by growers. He stated that chrysan- themums this year, due to the cloudy and rainy season, made such a con- tinuous growth that the blooms will be much delayed, and those intended for the fall exhibitions might be too late in developing to be seen at their best. NOTES. A. Miller, of A. Henderson & Co., Chi- cago, gave a wild duck dinner, October 9, to a few of his many friends in this city. The party consisted of Philip Breitmeyer, Harry Breitmeyer, Wal- ter Taepke, Robt. Rahaley and J. F. Sullivan. The game came from Albert Lea, Minn., and was forwarded to Mr. Miller by his friend. G. A. Clausen. Gus H. Taepke's store on Gratiot ave- nue has, during the past few weeks, undergone a great transformation. Two large show windows and the displac- ing of the regulation counters and the adoption of separate tables for display ****************************************************** I OF INTEREST TO ALL I 1 Wholesale and Retail Florists, and 1 t . * * * I Commercial and Private Growers! HPHE complete list of live manufacturers and dealers in every supply and equipment needed in the greenhouse and florist shop, large or small, who are planning to place some interesting exhibits in the * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ****************************************************** CLEVELAND FLOWER SHOW, * will be published next week. * These sixty or more firms will all extend an invitation to you to come to CLEVELAND, NOVEMBER 10th tO 14th, to see them. * * * * * Hunting in Minnesota. A. Miller, Chicago; G. A. Clausen, Albert Lea. are noticeable features of the improve- ments. A. J. Stahelin, Redford, Mich., is bringing in a heavy cut of fine roses from his new rose house. He is pleased with the remunerative prices realized. Sidney Tinkler, Mt. Clemens, Mich., suffered considerable damage to his chimney by lightning recently. His carnations are looking fine and he ex- pects a good cut the coming season. Fred Breitmeyer's new sport of Rose Ophelia is very promising and main- tains the beautiful clear pink shown in the first flowers seen of it. He will dis- seminate the novelty next spring. . It is reported that many of the Hol- land bulbs are arriving in poor con- dition. Beard Bros, received a con- signment that was seriously damaged. E. A. Fetters' new store on Wood- ward avenue near Pallister, is fast nearing completion and will soon be equipped for the season's business. John Breitmeyer's branch store near the Hotel Statler is showing some unique window decorations. Harry Taylor is the genius here. A. Pochelon never neglects an op- portunity to boost the good work be- ing done by the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. The L. Bemb Floral Co. is display- ing a large stock of bulbs for fall planting and report a good call in this line. J. f. S. Detroit Bowling. At the semi-monthly meeting of the Detroit Florists' Club, held October 12, the bowling tournament, recently in- augurated as a feature in connection with the meetings, resulted in the fol- lowing scores : 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Ernest Sullivan 136 156 172 J. K. Stock 107 157 176 135 Norman Sullivan 161 208 164 E. A. Fetters 131 134 133 128 A. Pochelon 130 98 92 100 Root. Rahaley 133 176 158 145 John Klang 125 141 123 Fred Pautke 152 181 141 A. J. Stahelin 122 144 132 J. J. De Carteret 131 131 118 M. Constantine 90 128 124 Henry Porster 100 160 115 119 J. F. McHugh 165 140 204 108 John Roland 76 86 100 R. Jean 92 108 124 Arthur Shields 63 109 66 M. Bloy 174 180 151 161 Theo. Mitchell 53 65 75 R. Wells 104 107 93 J. F. Sullivan 129 173 119 Henry Rahaley 74 75 94 Fred Miesel 122 87 64 ... Frank Holznogle ...144 160 John Warncke 94 117 145 Duane Kent 108 143 139 Ed Moss 135 112 19*5- The American Florist. 707 These 8-inch Boston Ferns will sell very fas) Because they are a great value for you==and a still greater value for your customers if you will take advantage of this offer. Read this newspaper adver- tisement. Study it. Would not this ad look good in your local newspapers now — with YOUR name attached to it? Certainly it would give you prestige, and by showing your customers a big value it would pave the way for many future sales of cut flowers and plants. Special Sal e of \ \ I A r3s£; J* .-■ These Plants Boston £ re 2u/ar $25 <> val u< fc * only $150 such a **S?2f*f-«»«« advant S%t£=V.2 •^figgr**** SIXCE OUR *>- w' n a ^ S2 to -cu, w/Ji give ^•ssSSsaaonB m °mh s s&hJfcL ORDER at be ONCE Yov n tlAME Iiv THIS SPACE Here is how you can sell $2.50 Ferns at $1.50 and still make 50 per cent profit We will sell you the Boston Ferns, just as described in the retail ad above, for only $1.00 each, with an allowance of 10% off to cover the freight. If your order is for 12 Ferns or more, we will furnish you with an electrotype of the retail ad free. 6-INCH BOSTON FERNS We also have a very fine stock of Ferns in this size,. which will also be a good seller. The price is only 35c each, and with erery order for 25 or more we will furnish a news- paper cut free. Think it over quick. You can sell a big quantity of these 6-inch and 8-inch Boston Ferns this fall. So let us have your order today by WIRE. PHCNE OR MAIL THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 739 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO 708 The American Florist. Oct. 23, POEHLMAP 72-74 E. Randolph St., 'Mums- Pompons -Cattley a GARDENIAS -VALLEY- HARRISI I American Beauties Per Doz. Specials, 48-60 in $5.00 36 in 4.00 30 in 3.00 24 in 2.50 20 in 2.00 18 in 1.50 Short $0.75 to 1.50 Mrs. Chas. Russell Per 100 Specials $20.00 Long 15.00 Medium $8.00. to 12.00 Short 4.00 to 6.00 CURRENT PRICE LIST. Hoosier Beauty HADLEY OPHELIA SUNBURST MILADY Per 100 Special.. $12 00 Long.... 10.00 Med $6.0 to 8.00 Short... 4.00 Per 100 Specials $12.00 Long $8.00 to 10.00 Medium.. 6.00 Short 4.00 RICHMOND BULGARIA AARON WARD KILLARNEY WHITE KILLARNEY KILLARNEY QUEEN BRILLIANT MINIATURE ROSES CECILE BRUNNER, also called Sweetheart Roses per 100, $2.00 GEORGE ELGAR, yellow per 100, 2.00 FIREFLAME, pink per 100, 3.00 Per 100 Orders booked now for BOXWOOD for MISCELLANEOUS Pompons per bunch, 75c to $1.00 Snapdragon $4.00 to $6.00 Smilax, doz. $2.00 Plumosus and Sprengeri 2 00 to Adiantum Galax, green and brown. ..1000, $1.25 Leucothoe Mexican Ivy per 1010, $6.00 Ferns, new crop per 1000, 2. CO Boxwood per bunch, 85c; box, $7.50 We have the best Boxwood ever shipped into this market. Christmas delivery. We have arranged for a large 3.00 1.00 .15 .75 .75 .25 ORCHIDS 1 Cattleyas $6,001 White Dendrobinms Yellow Oncidiums per 10! Gardenias per doz CHRYSANTHEMU Pink- White- Yellow Extra large Large, Medium 2.001 Small 1.001 Bunch 'Mums. ...bunch, 1.001 EASTER LILIES Per 100. LILY OF THE VAL Fancy, per 100 2nd $3.00 CARNATIONS All colors, best, per 100 , Medium, per 100 WILD SMILAX Per case , supply of the best dwarf Virginia si _ 4l.¥m&w£l~i , . 9 i READY MADE WREATH For ALL SAINTS' DAY 1 Six for $5 OO Six assorted 18-inch wreaths of Magnolia leaves, artistically d© with Roses, Statice and Cycas leaves; six for $5.00. Order es RED RUSCUS EE Quality, per lb., 75c. Beautiful and lustrous wreaths made of our Ruscus now, will I good condition indefinitely. 50 ASSORTED TUMBLER BASK! (two-toned), with Liners, $10.00 '9'5- The American Florist. 709 J BROS. CO I Distance Phone, Randolph 35. CHICAGO, ILL. ALMS WESTERN HEADQUARTERS. STRONG, CLEAN AND HEALTHY STOCK. Largest Supply of Choice Kentias we have ever offered. Both single and made-up. PALMS s?^-" — 1 -^Hs&S^v lp^wll^ ^Jy- p? ' [I ■':■■' 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 8 inch tubs. 8 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs, 10 inch tubs. Kentia Forsteriana Single Plants S to 6 leaves. 28 to 30 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in. high 6 to 7 leaves. 38 to 42 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 44 to 46 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 50 to 54 in. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 t. high 6 to 7 leaves, 5 to SV4 ft. high, heavy 8.00 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 6H ft. high 10.00 Each 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.25 5.60 6.00 Kentia Belmoreana Made-up Plants >ts 3 plants in a pot 24 in. high )ts 3 plants in a pot 38 in. high ipecimens, very heavy, $10.00 to $12.00. $1.50 3.50 Kentia Forsteriana Made-upPlants Each 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 28 to 30 in. high $2.00 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 36 to 38 in. high 2.50 7 inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 40 in, high 3.00 8 inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 38 to 44 in. high 3.50 8-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 50 in. high 5.00 8-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 56 to 58 in. high 6.00 10-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub, 5 ft. high 8.00 12-inch tubs. 4 plants in a tub, 5 to 5H ft. high 10.00 12-inch tubs, 4 plants in a tub. 6 ft. high 12.00 Strong specimens, in 15 inch tubs, 5 plants, $15.00, $18.00 and $25.00 each. 4 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 6 inch pots, 7 inch pots, 8 inch tubs, inch tubs, 8 inch tubs. Kentia Belmoreana Single Plants 5 to 6 leaves, 18 $4.50 per dozen. Each in. high $0.40 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves. 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 6 to 7 leaves, 24 in, high 28 to 30 in. high 36 in. high 38 in. high 48 in. high 58 to 60 in. high 1.00 1.50 3.00 3.50 5.00 7.00 Specimens. $15.00 to$50.00. Phoenix Roebelenii Each 5 inch pots $1.00 7inch pots, 22 in. high. 30 to 32 in. spread 2.00 7 inch pots, 26 in. high, 34 to 36 in. spread 2.50 8 inch tubs, grand specimens 3.50 10 inch tubs, grand specimens 5.00 to 7 00 Areca Lutescens 7 inch pots, 3 plants in a pot 2.00 8 inch tubs. 5 plants in a tub 3.00 Aspidistra Lurida Green, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.00 Variegated, 5 inch pots, 10 to 12 leaves 1.50 Quality Plants CROTONS. Very Fine Colored Stock Each 100 >ot $ .50 $45.00 >ot, strong 75 70.00 jot (1.00 to 1.50 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA Each 3 to 4 tiers 10.75 4 tiers 1.00 4 to 5 tiers 1.25 5 tiers $1.50 to $2.00 rVUCARIA ROBUSTA COMPACTA Each 2 to 3 tiers $1.00 3 tiers 1.50 3 to 4 tiers 2.00 5 to 6 tiers $4.00 to 5.00 fCLAMEN. Best German Strain. pot $ 8.00 per 100 PANDANUS VEITCHII. Highly Colored Stock Each 100 4 inch pot $0.35 $30.00 5-inchpot 50 45.00 6-inch pot 75 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2K-inchpot $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000 3-inch pot 6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000 CHRYSANTHEMUM POT PLANTS Ready Now 5H and 6-inch pots 40c, 50c and 60c each 7-inch 75c, $1.00, $1 .25, $1.50 and up CYPERUS ALTERN1FOLIUS. Umbrella Plant 4-incb pot $8.00 per 100 FERNS. Boston, Roosevelt and Whitman! Each 100 Each 6-inch pot... $0.50 $45.00 10 inch pot.. $2.00 to $2.50 7-inch pot 75 12 inch pot. . 3.00 to 3.50 8-inch pot.... 1.00 710 The American Florist. Oct. 23 , CHRYSANTHEMUMS Large Quantities Grown Especially for All Saints' Day. NOW READY— Extra large Yellow, White and Pink, very fancy, $3.00 and $4.00 per doz. Good sized, $2.00 per dozen; Small Yellow and White Sprays, per bunch, 50 cents. LARGE CUTS OF ROSES Beauties-Russell-Ophelia-Sunburst and all the other varieties listed below. Order here and get the best. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties Per doz. Specials, extra long stems $4.00 30 to 36 in. stems $ 2.50 to 3.00 24 in. stems. New Beauties 2.00 18in.stems 1.50 Shorter lengths per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 RuSSell Per 100 Specials $12.00 to $15.00 Extra long 10.00 Good medium 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 Sunburst, Ophelia, Rhea Reid, Bulgarie and Shawyer Per 100 Special $10.00 Lon g..... 8.00 Medium 5.00 to 6.00 Short ■ . _ . 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, White and Pink Killarney, Richmond and Hillingdon Perioo Long $8.00 Medium $5.00 to 6.00 Short 4.00 Cecile B runner per bunch, 50c CARNATIONS. Pink, White, Red (indoor) 3.00 to $4.00 Choice EASTER LILIES $1.50 per doz. LILY OF THE VALLEY 4.00 to 5.00 ASPARAGUS SPRAYS and SPRENGERI 3.00 FERNS 1000, $2.00 GALAX, bronze and green per 1000, $1.25 to $1.50 fllB VC A WTH1TMITM5 Yellow, White and Pink, large $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen 1/HIV I 9A11 llXEilTlUlTlO Yellow and White, good medium 2.00 per dozen Small Yellow and White in sprays, per bunch 50 cents We grow all the stock we sell, and wish to remind all buyers of the advantages of buying direct of the grower. All Other Seasonable Flowers at Lowest Market Prices. BASSETT & WASHBURN LONG DISTANCE PHONE, CENTRAL 1457. Grreenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE and STORE, 178 IN. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK IS A TEIFLE MOKE PLENTIFUL. Business has been very good the last week as far as the wholesale florists are concerned and the sales so far this month in actual dollars and cents are in general about 25 per cent ahead of those of the coresponding month last year. Stock has been very scarce the past week and it was impossible to fill all the orders that were received. Prices have been rather high and car- nations easily brought $3.00 and $4.00 per 100 in the fancy grades and cleaned up quickly at those figures. While stock is cleaning up well each day it is a trifle more plentiful, especially as far as chrysanthemums are concerned, and it appears as if the market is be- ginning to weaken. Pompons have made their appearance in larger supply but are in good demand. New York violets are arriving in good supply and some very choice stock is obtainable in this line. Sweet peas and lily of the valley clean up at an early hour but orchids are not selling any too well. Lilies are none too plentiful. A few pansies, daisies and snapdragons are included in the daily shipments now but this stock is in good demand and there is no surplus in these line. Amer- ican Beauty roses of fine quality are reaching the market but clean up well each day at good prices. Roses in gen- eral are of fine quality, and, taken all in all, they have been cut rather tight and cleaned up almost as quickly as they reached the market. The ship- ping trade has been holding up well and the local demand the past week has been principally for stock for wed- dings, funerals and store openings. Considerable wild smilax and boxwood are being offered and green goods in general seem to be in good supply. A few gladioli and asters are still seen WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS WHOLESALE commission FLORISTS 56 Baal Randolph Stack . SB Baal Randolph SteMtA CHICAGO CHICAGO FERNS Any Quantity — Best and Cheapest CHICAGO'S LARGEST DEALERS IN DECORATIVE GREENS MUMS FOR ALL SAINTS' DAY WHITE— PINK -YELLOW Pompons-Roses-Carnations-Greens-Etc. 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. but do not cut any figure in the mar- ket, although at times during the past week they came in handy when no other stock was obtainable. The retail florists are making magnificent dis- plays in their stores and nearly every- one is looking forward toward an un- usually brisk season. The supply houses are busy filling orders and the whole- sale plantsmen are enjoying a brisk shipping trade. NOTES. S. Freund has resigned his position with the Morris Paper Mills and will devote his entire time to managing tha greenhouses of the National Plant & Flower Co., which his firm purchased from C. V. Abeele, 1249 West Sixty- first street, several weeks ago. C. W. Johnson left for the Panama- Pacific exposition, San Francisco, Calif., October 16, where he will officiate as juror at the chrysanthemum show, to be held there October 21-26. Chas. "W. McKellar's right-hand man, Frank Ayres, is laid up this week with carbuncles. *9'5- The American Florist. 711 PETER REINBERG 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2846. CHICAGO ) Mums-Roses-Carnations For All Saints' Day we will have a large supply of White, Pink and Yellow Chrysanthemums in all the seasonable varieties. Order here. Buy DirectSFrom The Grower. ^> ' a. W^»«S^k^». V °*-»<4 Subject to Change Without Notice. Current Price List AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz. Extra long $4 00 48-inch stems 3 00 36-inch stems 2 60 30-inch stems 2 00 24-inch stems 1 60 16 to 20-inch stems 1 00 Short $0.60 to 75 Richmond Killarney White Killarney ... Killarney BriUiant My Maryland -I Medium Per 100 Extra select $8 00 to $1000 Select 6 00 Sunburst. Milady.. Ophelia. 6 00 Short $3 00 to 4 00 MRS. CHAS. RUSSELL Per doz. Specials $1 60to$2 00 Select 1 00 Medium 76 Short 60 Per 100 ROSES, our selection $3.00 Carnations 3.00 to 4.00 Chrysanthemums doz., $2.00 to $3.00 Harrisil 10 00 to 12 50 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus, per bunch 50c to 76c Ferns, per 1000 $2 60 30 Leucothoe per 100 $1.00 2,000,000 Feet of Modern Glass A. T. Pyfer & Co. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street Chicago, 111. THE SIGN OF QUALITY CURRENT PRICE LIST ROSES Mrs. Chas. Russell— Per too Good $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 Extra Fancy.... $12.00 $16.00 Ophelia, Sunburst, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Richmond and Milady- Long $6.00 per 100 Medium 5.00 per 100 Short 4.00 per 100 Specials billed accordingly. Carnations $2.50 to $3.00 per 100 Chrysanthemums for All Saints' Day. Select $3.00 to $4.00 per doz. Medium 2.00 to 2.50 per doz. Short 1.00 to 1.50 per doz. Lilies $10.00 to $12.50 per 100 Lily of the Valley 4.00 per 100 Perns 2.50 perlOOO Order here and get satisfaction THREE THROUGH SLEEPERS Chicago to the Southwest. The Wabash Road operates a daily through sleeper, Chicago to Hot Springs, one to Houstonandone to El Paso, Texas. Write for folder giving full details. Wabash Ticket Office, 68 W. Adams St. Kyle & Poerster are handling a large supply of fancy orchids in addition to their regular line of stock. The retail florists will be well rep- resented at the Grand Floral Festival, to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, in the trade exhibits and those who have already contracted for space are: O. J. Friedman, 132 square feet; W. H. Kidwell & Son, 180 square feet; George Wittbold Co., 180 square feet; Schiller, the Florist, 180 square feet, and the Ernst Wienhoeber Co., 210 square feet. Many others have also signified their intention of making an exhibit and there is no question but what the retail florists will occupy more space at this show than they have on any previous occasion, and that every square foot of floor space set aside for them will be sold long before the doors open. Each exhibitor will receive an admission ticket good for the opening day for every square foot of space contracted for, which, as one retail florists says, "brings the ac- tual cost of the space, down to a nickel a square foot." E. C. Pruner started out on another business trip for Poehlmann Bros. Co. this week and will attend the Houston flower show, at Houston, Tex., Novem- ber 17-20. 712 The American Florist. Oct. 23, W1ETOR BROS. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Long Distance Phone, Randolph 2081. CHICAGO BEAUTIES-ROSES-CARNATIONS Peter Reinberg has had an unusual- ly busy month and Felix Reiehling says that the total sales up to October 14 were greater than the total sales for the entire month of October last year. Roses are in better crop with them now and some especially fine Mrs. Chas. Russell are now reaching the store. Emil Reichling, superintendent of the Reinberg greenhouses, is making prep- arations to make a number of entries in the competitive classes at the com- ing fall show, which promises to be one of the best ever held in this city. A. Miller, with A. Henderson & Co., has returned from Detroit, Mich., where he entertained a number of his friends with a duck dinner at the Harmony Club one day last week. He had such good luck on his hunting trip and bagged so many ducks that he decided to surprise the Detroit boys with a feast and succeeded in doing so to a queen's taste. Those present at the spread were Albert Pochelon, Philip Breitmeyer, Harry Breitmeyer, J. P. Sullivan, E. A. Fetters and Robert Rahaley. C. G. Anderson, manager of the Minneapolis Greenhouses, Minneapolis, Minn., was in the city this week on business. Mr. Anderson and wife will attend the Grand Floral Festival in the Coliseum next month and from present indications it appears as if a great number of other florists from the Twin Cities will do likewise. His son George is now with the International Harvester Co. at the Minneapolis oflice. O. J. Friedman will make a number of changes at his store on Michigan avenue, among which will be the en- largement of his refrigerator and the adding of a new ribbon case. A splen- did line of new ribbons has just been added and Victor Bergman will have something unusually fine in this line to show his customers at their retail booth during the Grand Floral Festival to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14. W. P. Ward, representing the D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Dundee, is call- ing on the local trade and nearly every- where one goes he finds, some of Hill's hardy evergreens on display now. The D. Hill Nursery Co. will have a large exhibit at the Grand Floral Festival, to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, and have contracted for 320 square feet of floor space. Miss Gertrude Arnold and Robert Brenth were married at Des Plaines Saturday, October 16, and have the best wishes of their many friends for a successful voyage on the sea of mat- rimony. The bride is a daughter of Henry Arnold, the well known florist, and has been in the employ of Joseph L. Raske, 170 West Jackson boule- vard, for many years. Buchbinder Bros., 518 Milwaukee avenue, has just sold a complete store outfit to George Valker, of Minot, N. D., and a refrigerator to each of the following concerns : Shotwell Floral Co., Fargo, N. D.; Deakin & Martin, Helena, Mont.; Minnehaha Floral Co Sioux Falls, S. D., and the West Side Greenhouses, Great Falls, Mont. G. R. Shearer, who has been with the Jones-Russell Co., at Cleveland O., * WARD ROSES $3.00 to $10.00 per 100. Try a sample shipment of 100 or more today. You will not be disappointed for they are of unusually fine color and the stems and foliage are all that can be desired Per 100 Per 100 Milady . . $4.00 to $15 00 Killarney . . $3.00 to $10.00 Killarn'y Brillia't 3.00 to 10.00 White Killarney 3.00 to 10.00 Ophelia . . 3.00 to 10.00 Cecile Brunner, bunch, 50c ea. RUSSELL— Finest Grown at $4.00 to $20.00 per 100. CHICAGO FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers and Plants 176 North Michigan Ave., i»D.Phone, Randolph 5449. Chicago * has accepted a position with the A. L. Randall Co. and will have full charge of the basket department. J. B. Quallich, who has charge of the plant department, was also formerly en- gaged in the florist business in Cleve- land. Fred Dietsch says that A. Dietsch Co.'s factory has been running over- time all summer up to October 18 and business in their line has been very satisfactory. This firm has added a Fargo truck to their delivery system, which enables them to get the material on the ground much quicker. A. T. Pyfer & Co.'s shipments now include a good supply of pompons which are in good demand at the store. When the stock from V. Bezdek's range at Wilmette starts to come in right they will have something unusually fine in this line to offer their cus- tomers. Wietor Bros, are starting to cut heavily in chrysanthemums, which is one of their leaders, and the shipments now include Chrysolora, Ramapo, Sol- omon Gold and Halliday. Carnations are arriving in good supply now and the quality is steadily improving. The board of directors of the Chi- cago Flower Growers' Association held a meeting at the Michigan avenue store Tuesday, October 19. They are mak- ing preparations to move and expect to occupy their new home in the Le Moyne building by November 1. Mr. and Mrs. S. Brenenstock an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter Hortense to Sidney Buchbinder. Mr. Buchbinder is well known to the trade as the manager of the firm of Buchbinder Bros., manufacturers of florists' refrigerators. Zech & Mann are now offering double violets in quantity, the first shipments arriving Monday, October 18. Allie Zech • says that the shipping trade is keeping up fine and stock of all kinds continues to clean up well each day. The Atlas- Floral Co. decorated a large passenger automobile for the wet parade held last week and made a grand showing, considering the scarcity of stock and the material that they had to work with. Frank Oechslin is planning on build- ing a new home on West Jackson boulevard in the near future on his property adjoining his greenhouses. The opening of the new retail store of the Idlewild Greenhouses at Mem- phis, Tenn., this week called for a large supply of stock from this market. Mrs. J. W. Turbeville, of the Flower Shop, Memphis, Tenn., who has been visiting here for several weeks with her son, left for home October 18. Fuhrmann & Ronge have fixed up their establishment at 941 Wrightwood avenue in great shape and are now all set to handle the fall business. C. B. Chase, 2205 South Michigan avenue, died Wednesday, October 13, an account of which appears in the obituary column this week. Schiller, the Florist, has a large ex- hibit at the second annual Home Ex- position, which opened at the Coliseum, Wednesday, October 20. Wm. Lubliner has returned from Milwaukee, Wis., where his firm will open a new store in the near future at 222 Grand avenue. Victor Young, who has been on the sick list for several days, is again on the job at Ronsley's store in the West- minster building. Hoerber Bros, are in good crop with both roses and chrysanthemums, and fine stock in both lines is to be seen at their store. A. I. Simmons, 242 West Sixty-third street, attended the Dunne-Corboy wedding at Springfield, Wednesday, October 20. A. E. Hunt & Co., of Evanston, who dispose of their stock at D. E. Freres' wholesale store, cut their first daisies this week. The E. F. Winterson Co. is receiving some very fancy chrysanthemums from the Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion. Joseph Ziska & Sons have just re- ceived a large shipment of doves, which are always a leader with them. Adolph Malchow, 3745 North Clark street, is mailing a handsome 1916 calendar to all of his customers. Philip L. McKee, of the John C. Moninger Co., has returned from a business trip to Lincoln. Arthur Cowee's gladiolus fields were exploited at one of the local nickel theaters last week. t9 J 5- The American Florist. 713 Mums for All Saints' Day Tremendous supply of White, Pink and Yellow in all grades at reasonable prices, in addition to a complete line of all other seasonable Cut Flowers, besides a large quantity of Green Goods. Vaughan's Current Price List American Beauties Per Doz. Extra special (best) $4.00 Special 3.00 30 to 36-inch stems 2.50 12 to 20 inch stems 1.50 Shorter stems, per 100, $4-00 to 8.00 RUSSell Per 100 Extra Special $15.00 to $18 00 Special 10.00 to 12.00 Select 6.00 to 8.00 Short 4.00 to 5.00 Milady, Ophelia,' Sunburst Per 100 Special $10.00 to $12.00 Select 6.00 to 8.00 Short 3.00 to 4.00 Killarney Brilliant, Ward Per 100 Special $8.00 to $10.00 Select 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 Killarney, White Killarney, Richmond Per 100 Special $8.00 to $10.00 Select 4.00 to 6.00 Short 3.00 Cecile Brunner, Geo. Elgar Good Stock for corsage p e r 100 and table work $2.00 Chrysanthemums Per d oz . Yellow $2.00 to $4.00 White 2.00 to 4.00 OrCMdS Per Doz. Cattleyas $5.00 to $6.00 Miscellaneous Per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 5.00 12.50 3.00 Carnations Fancy. Short.. Per 100 $4.00 3.00 Subject to market changes. Lilies 10.00 to Gardenias 2.00 to Ferns... per 1000, $2.00 Galax 1 Leucothoe Adiantum 1 Plumosus, per bunch, 35c to 50c Sprengeri " " 25c to 50c Smilax, per doz $2.00 Wild Smilax, per case 5.00 Boxwood, per bunch 25c 25 75 00 A. L. VAUGHAN & CO. 161 N. Wabash Ave., (NOT INC.) i Central 2571 TELEPHONES : < " 2572 Auto. 48-734 h: Chicago HEAVY SUPPLY CHRYSANTHEMUMS ALL SAINTS' DAY White Pink Yellow Southern buyers can secure what stock they need from us for this occasion in any of the desired colors at prices that will invite attention. Order here and secure the best for the least money. ROSES - BEAUTIES - LILIES VALLEY - CARNATIONS - VIOLETS POMPONS-GREENS OF ALL KINDS 30 E. Randolph St., L. D. Phones Antral] fig! Automatic, 42-965 Chicago A. L. Vaughan & Co. report business during October unusually brisk, with the sales so far this month over 25 per cent ahead of those of the corre- sponding month last year. Boxwood has made its appearance at this es- tablishment in large supply and is selling well. Mr. Vaugjian has in- creased his force which enables him to visit his growers more often, which he considers is more in the nature of a vacation, for it gives him a chance to give his new auto a little exercise now and then. Joe Bieber has had a crew of men busy all week hanging up banners for the Grand Floral Festival to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14, and is doing the work in the regular Bar- num & Bailey circus style. He is man- aging to get them up where they will do the most good, and the way he dec- orated up the Atlas building, in which many of the wholesale florists are lo- cated, shows that there are tricks in all trades, for they can be easily seen from both the street and elevated trains. Fred Longren, with Poehlmann Bros. Co., has returned from a business trip in the northwest with the report that many of the florists in that section will attend the Grand Floral Festival to be held in the Coliseum, November 9-14. Mr. Longren is on the publicity com- mittee and has done a great deal of missionary work while he was on the road. F. W. Timme is at the German-Amer- ican hospital. Mr. Timme is a civil war veteran and his greatest regret is that he was unable to attend the re- cent Washington 50-years-after cele- bration with the few scattered com- rades who yet remain. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., called on the trade here this week. 714 The American Florist. Oct. 23, * • * * * * LOOK WHO'S HERE ! Violets-Fragrant Home Grown Singles. MUMS- White- Yellow- Pink-'M LI MS For All Saints' Day. Hoosier Beauty-Russell-Ophelia-Sunburst-Double White Killarney Killarney Brilliant—Killarney-- Milady—Ward and Richmond Roses. BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS in good supply- VALLEY-HARRISII-besides CUT FLOWERS and GREENS * * * * * * ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING * THE MARKET AFFORDS IN I ttj^Ymi can increase your profits and business by sending your orders to*a& Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. J. A BUDL0NG 82-84-86 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS VALLEY, ROSES umrtir<;arK and CARNATIONS JXSmJ A Specialty bnUWhK Ur * Prices As * * * * Low As * * * * Others. * * * 4f We are in daily touch with market conditions and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. * * * John Kruchten Co. 162 North Wabash Avenue, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 6269. CHICAGO, ILL Miss Rosamond Fannie Garland and Robert William Schwass were married at the Congregational Church at Des Plaines last Thursday evening, Octo- ber 14, at seven-thirty o'clock. A re- ception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Garland, about 300 guests being pres- ent. The home and reception hall were beautifully decorated for the occasion by the George Wittbold Co. and the affair was one of the greatest social events of the season in Desplaines. A large number of people in the trade were present at the wedding and recep- tion, when the happy young couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents and received the best wishes of those, in attendance for a pleasant and successful journey on their matri- monial voyage. Miss Marion Garland, a sister of the bride, acted as brides- maid, and H. "Van Gelder was best man. Bassett & Washburn have had a very good shipping trade this week and stock of all kinds continued to clean up well each day. Pompons are be- coming more plentiful and one variety in white that is attracting the atten- tion of the buyers is that called Acto, which appears to be head and shoul- ders above the rest. This firm is now booking orders for cuttings of their new red seedling carnation, Belle Washburn, which is a most promising variety. August Poehlmann celebrated his forty-sixth birthday anniversary Octo- ber 21. John Poehlmann, who has been confined to the German hospital for the past week with an attack of ap- pendicitis, is feeling much better and was taken home October 20. Mr. Poehl- mann's many friends are pleased to hear that he is better and sincerely hope that he will soon be able to be about again. Pretty little Marilynn Miller, of the Passing Show Company at the Gar- rick, tied up the traffic in busy Mon- roe street, October 19, when she dropped in at the Bohannon Floral Co., at 57 East Monroe street, to see the fall opening of flowers and birds. She picked out a canary in a small cage, which she wore on her wrist, and attracted so much attention that Bohannon has been receiving a lot of complimentary write-ups since. Miss Margaret McNulty, who keeps the Peter Reinberg books, has a flower booth at the St. Jerome's church ba- zaar, which is helping considerably to make the affair a success. Among the florists who contributed stock for her booth were John Didier and Ed. Sie- brecht, of the Rosery Flower Shop, North Clark street. The Mangel opening in the Palmer House this week was a great success and kept Mr. Mangel and his able as- sistants, Miss Lewis, John Canger, Tony Rocca and N. Lemperes busy showing the many visitors about. Mr. Lemperes has charge of the conserva- tory, which is the only one of its kind in the loop. Leonard Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, inspected the firm's prod- uct of gladioli at its Michigan bean farm, October 16, and says the forc- ing kinds in size and shape of bulbs have produced the finest crop the firm has ever harvested. J. A. Budlong is in good crop with chrysanthemums and will have a good supply for their southern customers for All Saints' day. This firm will probably have an announcement to make next week which will be of in- terest to the trade. Kennicott Bros. Co. is showing a fine line of stock, especially American Beauty roses. F. F. Benthey, who sells his stock at this establishment, is showing some very fancy Mrs. George Shawyer roses. The John Kruchten Co.'s plant de- partment, which is in charge of Miss Agatha Greeley, is gradually building up a good business and new orders are arriving each day. Percy Jones is featuring a large sup- ply of chrysanthemums this week, the shipments of which are gradually in- creasing- Visitors : George Pandell, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; E. S. Thompson, Benton Harbor, Mich.; S. Swartley, Jr., of Swartley & Sons, Sterling. Chicago Bowling. A bowling team representing the trade in the North Chicago League and named "The Florists," consisting of John Huebner, Wm. Lorman, Allie Zech, Jack Byers and Peter Olsem, rolled the following scores Thursday evening, October 14: 1st. 2d. 3d. Players. Game. Game. Game. J. Huebner 181 179 172 Wm. Lorman 192 164 156 A. Zech 180 204 146 J. Byers ...165 164 159 P. Olsem 143 194 181 Totals 861 905 814 The team representing the Florists' Club in the Mercantile League rolled the following scores the opening night, Wednesday, October 13, at Bensinger's Monroe street alleys : 1st. 2d. 3d. Players. ' Game. Game. Game. J. Huebner 161 129 132 Wm. Lorman 189 150 174 A. Zech 136 182 158 T. Price 150 157 170 P. Olsem 179 143 167 Totals ....... . .,815 764 801 i9 J 5- The American Florist. 715 ERNE&KLINGEL 30 East Randolph Street, TS 1 SSESS.™ CHICAGO, ILL. W. P. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER KYLE&FOERSTER 160 N. Wabash Avenue, ^SSiSlSSU CHICAGO E.C.AMUNGCO. THB LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 174-6 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1977 and 1978. Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO HOERBER BROS. £™£*S Cut Flowers ■ Telephone: Randolph 2758 Greenhouses: Des Plaines, 111. /»ui««j« Store : 162 N. Wabash Ave.. l/IUCagO Joseph Ziska & Sons 151-153 N.Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Wire Designs and Wholesale Florists' Supplies Write tor Onr New Catalog George Reinberg Wholesale Florist Extra fancv Ophelia, Sunburst, Richmond, Kil- larney, White Killarney and Killarney Brilliant roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO A. L. Randall Co., sSlOli? CHICAGO, ILL. '' (S H E? Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. H. B. KENNICOTT, Presidest ESTABLISHED 1883 MAX RINGIER, Seoretaut INCORPORATED 1893 Kennicott Bros. Company WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 163-5 NO. WABASH AVENUE CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 466 VftoMe RoweFMarfcete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Roiei. Beauty, specials 36-in 30-in 24 in 20-in 15-in 12-in " Mrs. Chas. Russell.. $4 00@5 00 3 00 2 SO 2 00 1 50 1 00 75 1 00@ 2 50 Per 100 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@15 00 " Killarney Brilliant 3 00@10 00 " Killarney 3 0O@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Richmond 3 00@10 00 " Prince de Bulgarie 3 00@10 00 " Rhea Reid 3 00@10 00 " My Maryland 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 3 00@10 00 " Milady 3 00@15 00 " Sunburst 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3 00@10 00 " Hadley 3 00@15 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 " Our selection 3 00 Asters 3 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 4 00 Cattleyas per doz.. 4 00@ 6 00 Gardenias per doz., 3 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., $1.50 to $4.00 Gladioli « 2 OOlg 8 00 Lilium Harrisii 10 00@12 50 Sweet Peas 1 50 Valley 4 00® 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 00@ 1 50 Ferns 2 50 Galax " 100@125 Lencothoe 75@ 1 00 Mexican Ivy. ..per 1000, 5 00@6 00 PlnmosusStrincs..each, 60@ 75 Smilax per doz., 2 00@2 50 SDreneeri. Plumosns Sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Boxwood. 25c per lb. WietorBros. ™$ CUT FLOWERS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 162 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing The Chrysanthemum By Elmer D. Smith. NEW AND REVISED EDITION. Price 50 Cents. Cash With Order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ZECH & MANN Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., • • Chicago Telephone Central 3284 ^JfuAND&RJSC/? . GROWERS — SHIPPERS ™,„ t , CUT FLOWEDC™^ V 154 NO. WABASH AYE.^W 154 NO. WABASH AVE. i£»craraRL8T9 716 The American Florist. Oct. 23, CATTLEYAS Dozen $4.00 to $5.00 The best, 100 $36.00 GARDENIAS Dozen $1.50 to $3.00 ONCIDIUMS 100 flowers ..$4.00 DENDROBIUMS Dozen $6.00 BEAUTIES, of the finest quality, $1.00 to $3.00 per dozen. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201-5 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. HIGH PRICES IN ALL LIHES. On' Sunday night, October 10, the frost nipped the dahlias, the open flowers and some of the foliage being- damaged in the exposed fields; at other places where they were somewhat pro- tected the damage was slight, but the very cool weather that followed, held the crop back. Real summer heat has been our portion the last few days and the dahlias are now plentiful again, as good, in fact, as at any time this sea- son. ' There is good demand for them as everything else has taken a big jump in price. All kinds of stock which was so scarce early in the week is becoming more plentiful with the warm weather and all lines are now about normal as to supply and de- mand. The Ophelia rose is meeting with great favor; all customers ap- pear to like it and as the stems get longer, and the flowers larger and more double, it should have no trouble in holding its own. American Beauties are now fine and in good demand, but Chrysanthemum Chrysolora, at the same price, gave them a good race as the flowers of this variety coming in the past week have been superb. Unaka, Comoleta, Polly Rose and Glory of the Pacific are also offered, the quality being very good and prices rule higher than usual at this season. Carnations are rapidly improving with the shipments moving out as fast as received. Some very fair single violets are seen, but the flowers are small as yet. Lily of the valley has been very scarce, the shipments not being offered for sale, but divided among the va- rious stores, so as to avoid as much friction as possible. Fall cosmos is just commencing to arrive and helps out when the demand is for something showy at low prices. NOTES. The debutante teas are now in full swing, being a most important factor to the business. While all the lead- ing retailers make a bid for and get a portion of this business, at least half the commissions appear to go to one house, while the rest of the trade di- vide the balance more or less evenly between them. At a recent debutante affair, not considered very large or above the average, the number of bouquets, baskets and vases of flowers sent by friends totaled 183 pieces, the leading house furnishing 115, while the other 63 came from competing firms. Voller's House of Flowers is making some great improvements. A new tile floor, together with an eighteen-foot show refrigerator, is being installed. These, together with a rearrangement of cases and counters and the addi- tion of garden furniture, give the store a very attractive and up-to-date ap- pearance. The October meeting of the Pennsyl- vania Horticultural Society was held in the lecture room, October 19. There were fine exhibits of cosmos and chrys- anthemums for the Samuel T. Bodine and H. F. Michell Co., Inc., prizes. The Leo Niessen Co. has been strong the past week on very fine Chrysolora chrysanthemums — they were magnifi- cent flowers. American Beauty roses are also a feature. The Wanamaker fern is making a ' great hit. The Robert Craig Co. had Vlole^e Rower MuTlteU Boston, Oct. 20. Per 100 Rout, Beauty 2 00@25 00 " Killarney Queen 2 50@1000 " White and Pink Killarney. 2 S0@ 5,00 " Double White Killarney... 1 00@ 6 00 " Killarney Brilliant 2 00@ 8 00 " Hadley 2 00@10 00 " Cardinal 2 00@12 00 " Mock 2 00@ 8 00 " Mrs. Chaa. Russell 2 00O12 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 8 00 " Taft 2 OOlg 8 00 " Milady 2 00® 8 00 " Ward and Hillinzdon 2 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 50® 5 00 Cattleyas 20 00O35 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 Carnations 50® 1 00 select 1500 3 00 Per 100 00@25 00 00O20 00 00@12 00 00@10 00 00® 3 00 00® 6 00 00® 7 00 00@ 6 00 00® 4 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 8 00 ooa> 600 00® 8 00 00® 7 00 4 00 00@12 00 00@50 00 00® 3 00 O0@2O 00 50® 1 00 00® 3 00 00® 2 00 Buffalo, Oct. 20. Roses, Beauty, special 20 " fancy 15 extra 10 No.l 6 No 2 2 " Killarney 3 " White Killarney 3 " My Maryland 3 " Killarney Queen 3 " Richmond 3 " Sunburst 3 " Ward 3 " Taft 3 Ophelia 4 Mock 3 FrancisScott Key 4 Shawyer 3 Lily of the Valley Lilies 1 10 Cattleyas 40 Carnations 2 Chrysanthemums 8 Cosmos Dahlias 1 Snapdragons 1 Asparaeus Sprengeri. .. 35® 50 Ferns per 1000. 2 50 Smilax 15 00 Cincinnati. Oct. 20. Roses, Beauty perdoz..$0 75@$3 00 Per 100 " Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " My Maryland 3 00® 6 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Taft 3 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 4 00® 5 00 Lilium Giganteum 10 00 Asparagus Plumosus..per bch.. 25c Orchids per doz„ $7.50 Chrysanthemums 6 00@20 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 f Rubrum Lilies 3 00® 6 00 faith in it, notwithstanding the com- petition of its many relations and have a very large stock in all sizes. Splen- did cyclamens are also a leader. Carl Corts, of the Joseph Heacock Co.'s force, reports an unusual demand for the season on all varieties of roses. To him the season looks very promis- ing. Special Killarneys are a feature here. The tables of the Berger Brothers market have been gay the past week with all the early chrysanthemums and they sell up to the last flower before the day is out. Killarney Brilliant roses are a fea- ture with the M. Rice Co. The fac- tory force is largely augumertted on account of greatly increased business. Edward Reid's version is that busi- ness is all right, but the question is how to get the stock. A fine state of affairs, truly. The Philadelphia "Wholesale Florists' Exchange are handling some choice chrysanthemums. K. Patrick Welch Wholesale Florist 262 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. Telephone Main 2698. American Beauties, Orchids, Valley, Carnations. All the novelties in the Cut Flower Market fur- nished on short notice. Prices quoted on appli- cation. No retail orders accepted. Flowers shipped out of Boston on early trains. Store open for business at 6 A. m. BERGER BROS. Central Market Choice Roses, Orchids, Valley Select Dahlias in Variety We solicit a trial order. 1225 Race St., Philadelphia, Fa. McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Edward Reid WHOLESALE FLORIST. Choice American Beauties, RusseUs, Mock Killarney, Sunburst and others. CATTLEYAS, CARNATIONS and LILIES. One block from express depot. 1619-21 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Extra Quality Fink and White Killar- ney, Richmonds, American Beauties, Fancy Carnations, Yellow Daisies, Valley, Orchids and Peas. Obtain our prices on quality lots. Buy from the grower. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. 116-118 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS Consignments of choice flowers solicited. Duetscher & Glazer, Wholesale Florists 1625 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Mt. Kisco, N. Y. — The schedule for the thirteenth annual exhibition of the Northern Westchester County Horti- cultural and Agricultural Society, Oc- tober 29-31, is ready for distribution and may be obtained from M. J. O'Brien, secretary, Mt. Kisco. Fifty- six classes are represented, seven of which are open to private gardeners only. t9 r 5- The American Florist. 717 Everything in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON 4 HUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H.KUSIK&C0. Wholesale Florists and Supplies Manufacturers of Wire Designs. We are the largest cut flower shippers at Kansas City. Let us supply your wants. Ii on the market, we can furnish it. Get our prices before placing order. We guarantee satisfaction. 1016-1018 McGee Street KANSAS CITY, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS i&Yft&o. ST. LOUIS, MO. SUPPLIES AND EVERYTHING IN SEASON ALWAYS ON HAND. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Prepared Magnolias, green, brown or red, per box (about 1090 leaves), $1.35. 10 boxes or more, per box, $1.25. G«t our complete list of other supplies. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER, Wholesale norist.1324 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS, MO. Oklahoma City. We are having- lots of rain and there has been near freezing weather on two or three nights, but an actual frost has not yet occurred, consequently, all out- door flowers are still thriving' well. NOTES. Furrow and Company report that business is extremely good along all lines and that they have all that they can do all the time. Mrs. Eager, of this firm, says that they have just con- cluded a deal for a nice tract of land in the northwest part of the city, two blocks from the trolley line, on which they will build a range of glass in the near future. The flower trade is very good, in- deed. The store people say that busi- ness could not be better, transient trade, decorative work for weddings and parties and funeral work all being quite heavy. C. J. Bickes, a member of the Stiles Co.'s staff for several years, is ambi- tious to get into some larger city, so leaves next week for the north. The Stiles Co. reports business as excellent and that they are cutting nice crops of carnations and chrysan- themums at their greenhouses. S. S. B. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers In FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Pbone Main 1245 448 Mil waukee P. O. Box 206 "t., Milwaukee, Wis. Fancy Lily of the Valley Gladiolus, Asters and Lilies. Fancy Ferns, special picked. Cut Flower Boxes, Florist Supplies. Manufacturer of Wire Designs. Cm Mf m I wry ■■ ki Wholesale Florist. • A* IV U 12 11 IN, 1312 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. VlioMe Rower MarKete Philadelphia, Oct. 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 8 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 8 00@15 00 " Killarney 3 00@10 00 " White Killarney 3 00@10 00 " Liberty 5 00@15 00 " Mock 600@1500 " Hadley 8 00@12 0) " Bulgaria 4 00@10 CO " Sunburst 4 00@12 00 Carnations 1 50@ 3 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Callas 10 00@12 00 Chrysanthemums 8 00@15 00 Dahlias 1 00© 3 00 Lilium Harrisii 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 5 00 Mignonette 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus per bunch. 50 Pittsburgh, Oct. 20. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, special 25 00 fancy 15 CO extra 8 00 No.l 300 " Killarney 2 00® 6 00 My Maryland 2 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 2 00® 6 00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 2 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00 Lilium Giganteum 12 00 Valley 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 Asters 1 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums per doz., 1 50® 2 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, per bunch, 35@40 " Sprays per bunch. 35®40 Milwadkeh. Oct. 20. PerlOO Roses. Beauty, per doz., 2 00® 3 00 " Killarney and W. Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Ward, Sunburst 3 00® 8 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 5 00@20 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 3 00@10 00 Hoosier Beauty 4 00@10 00 Carnations 2 Of® 3 00 Lilies 10 00@15 00 Snapdragon, per bunch, 25c@50c Valley 3 00® 5 00 Daisies 50 Gladioli 1 00® 2 00 Chrysanthemums 1 50® 4 00 Rubrum 2 00® 3 00 Cattleyas per doz., $5.00@$6.00 RIGE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Florists' Supplies We are the largest cut flower shippers in MINNEAPOLIS. Let us supply your wants. If it is on the market we can furnish it. Florists' Supplies Get our prices before placing order. Guarantee satisfaction. Mention the American Florist when writing H. G. BERNING Wholesale Florist, Magnolia Leaves, $1.35 per box. 1402 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. St. Louis, Oct. 20. PerlOO Roses, Beauty, medium 8 00@15 00 shortstems 4 00® 6 00 " Killarney 2 00® 5 00 " White Killarney 3 00® 6 00 " Aaron Ward 3 00® 6 00 " Sunburst 3 00® 6 00 " Ophelia 2 00® 5 00 Radiance 3 00® 6 00 " Hoosier Beauty 3 00® 6 00 C. Brunner bunch, 35c Valley 3 00® 4 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 CO Orchids Cecile Brunner, per bch 25 Asparagus Plumosus.per bu,,25@60 H arrisii Gladioli Smilax 1 20g Chrysanthemums, medium and small. per doz., $1.50@$2.50 large, per doz., 2.00® 3.00 Ferns perlOOO. 1 50 50 00 10 00 3 00 1 50 718 The American Florist. Oct. 23, New York. BUSINESS GOOD ON AVERAGE. Although business became a little slack toward the middle of the past week, the general average was good. Clear and warm weather is bringing in more stock and there is not likely to be a scarcity of anything in the weeks between now and the holidays. While there is an increase in the supply of chrysanthemums there is no surplus, and we doubt if there will be. The early varieties must now be nearly cut out, and while there will yet be very heavy shipments, we believe the mar- ket can take care of them. There is not much change in the rose and car- nation situation since our last notes were written. There is some increase in the supply, but prices remain firm. In orchids, the tendency of prices is upward. The first violets of the sea- son appeared during the past week. Being friendly to the modest and shrinking violet, we refrain from sar- castic remarks, but if what are now here shrink any more there will be nothing left of them. Heavy rains and frost up-state have had their effect on dahlias and other outdoor stocks and their finish will not be long delayed. The market opened Monday, October 18, under fair conditions with an in- creased supply of stock and the tend- ency of prices was downward, espe- cially in American Beauties, chrysan- themums and lily of the valley. The arrival of chrysanthemums is quite heavy and as the weather is fair and warm a further increase in the supply of stock is looked for throughout the week. October 20. — There is a marked de- cline in prices. Special tea roses that were quoted at $8 per hundred are now offered at $4 and $6, and carnations have fallen one dollar on the hundred. All chrysanthemums have declined in price. NOTES. President Welch of the S. A. F. was a visitor October 15, and was accom- panied by W. R. Nicholson of Boston and Framingham, Mass. The genial president looked fine and was in a very cheerful mood. He intends to organize an excursion to Houston, Texas, for the next convention and it is expected to go through with a rush. W. R Nicholson was also cheerful over the outlook. Excepting that he is young- er and taller, he seems to us to be getting more like his father, the much esteemed William Nicholson of Fram- ingham, and we are glad of it. John Henry Small, Sr., of J. H. Small & Sons, Washington, D. C, was another visitor during! the past week. Mr. Small was looking extremely well. He has nearly reached three score years but looking at him, it is hard to be- lieve. "The man who loves his wife must love her always; a show of affection between outbursts of cruelty do not condone the cruelty in the eyes of the law. ' So said Justice Morschauser in the supreme court- at White Plains, N. Y., October 15, when he awarded a separation and $50 per month alimony to Mrs. Marie Dc Carillo, wife of Luis Da Carillo, an orchid collector and grower of Mamaroneck, N. T. "As I have said before," added the justice you don't have to knock your wife down or blacken her eyes to create cruelty m the eyes of the law." It ap- peared that Mr. De Carillo was absent most of the time and his wife took care of the greenhouses. The following is current news : A petition in bankruptcy has been filed against Julius O. and J. Frederick Hanft, composing the firm of Hanft Brothers, florists, 684 Madison ave- nue, by these creditors: New York Cut Flower Company, $2,009, and * OUR MOTTO: The Best the Market Affords. % VALLEY From Cold Storage. T New York or Chicago. •}• $16.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 500; * $4.50 per 250 Pips. % * * * * I CHAS. SCHWAKE & CO., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York % THE MONTREAL FLORAL EXCHANGE, Ltd. 140 Manfield Street - Montreal The Wholesale Commission House of Canada, Featuring the Products of Its Best Growers 3E 3 r=i Joseph J. Levy, $447. The business is one of the oldest in the city, having been established in 1850, and the pres- ent partners succeeded to it in 1893. They catered to a society trade. Assets are estimated at $3,000. We learn that this firm will make no effort to resume in the florist business. The irrepressible C. C. Trepel now has his greenhouse-on-the-roof of his store at Broadway and 89th street completed, and it is well stocked with palms, ferns and other foliage plants. It is a model house of its kind, the construction being t>y S. Jacobs & Sons of Brooklyn, under the supervis- ion of Wm. Currie, their able foreman. A grand electrical display makes this conservatory exceedingly attractive by night. Alex. S. George has recently opened a fine retail store at 42 Richmond Terrace (St. George), Staten Island. The new store is admirably arranged for business and display, having large plate glass show windows and being otherwise fitted up in the most mod- ern style. Mr. George also has the flower stands in both the St. George and Manhattan terminals of the Staten Island ferry. The Bell Rosary Florists is the name of a new firm that has taken the store at 2654 Broadway, formerly known as Hartmann's Rosary. The members of the firm are Ralph A. Bell and Na- than Sternberg. The former looks af- ter the business features, while the latter is an experienced designer and decorator. Their store looks very at- tractive and they should be success- ful. The United Floral Co., of which Wil- liam Frank and G. Brembros are the proprietors, has taken a fine stand in the new market, Broadway and 95th street. This is one of the most finely equipped markets in the city and is a show place for the section in which it is located. The United Floral Co. has another good store at 2163 Broadway. The Claremont Florists, who have a store at 3185 Broadway, Manhattan, and greenhouses at Clifton, N. J., have recently opened a fine store at 48 Flat- bush avenue, Brooklyn. These young men seem to be hustlers and will doubtless be successful. Mallon's Flower Shop, Fulton street, corner of Lafayette avenue, is now a show place for that part of Brooklyn. The window and other decorations of chrysanthemums, autumn foliage and other seasonable features are very ar- tistic. Peter Bounakas, who for a number of years has had a retail store at Fourth avenue and 23d street, will soon open another fine retail store at Fifth avenue and 23d street, near the John Young & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 7302 Madison Square. WILUAMP.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 W. 28th St., New York Telephone, Madison Sq. 5335 Mention the American Florist when writing "Flatiron," building. The old store will be retained as a branch. W. G. Badgley has taken his former bookkeeper, Waldron M. Bishop, into partnership, the firm name being Badg- ley & Bishop, Inc. They have just put on a new automobile for delivery and are well equipped for the wholesale business. There are quite a number of John- sons in Brooklyn, but Johnson, of 29 Nevins street is Johnson, the Florist. He has been there quite a number of years and has a nice store and is do- ing a good business. W. F. Schoeller & Son, of Allenhurst, N. J., are sending fine chrysanthemums to market. Fred Schoeller, the "son" in this firm, is active as an agent for the Underwood typewriter, when he is not busy in horticultural pursuits. The agent of K. J. Kuyk, of Ghent, Belgium, advises us that their first shipment of azaleas, 44 cases, arrived at this port during the past week. Young & Nugent have recently been busy with funeral work and basket and bouquet trade. J9 I 5- The American Florist. 719 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 W. 26th Street NEW YORK CITY Telephone: 3864 Madison Square BADGLEY & BISHOP, Inc. Successors to Badgley, Riedel & Meyer. ^HiSlsi&T 34 W. 28th St., New York Receivers and Distributors of CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS Riedel & Meyer, Inc. Wholesale Florists 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 49 West 28th Street, NEW YORK PHONES— 4024 and 4035 MADISON SQUARE OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors en summed paper: your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price per 500, $2.85: per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLOMSTCO., 440 S. Dearborn St. Chicago Walter F.Sheridan Wholesale Florist r 35& e Ma": sq. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. Geo. C. Siebrecht WHOLESALE FLOMST 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Madison Square CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED HORACE E. FROMENI WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK Gin Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Square. The executive committee of the American Rose Society met at the of- fice of Traendly & Schenck, Monday, October 11. The following were pres- ent : Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. ; A. Farenwald, Roslyn. Pa.; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y.; S. S. Pen- nock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Louis J. Reu- ter, Westerly, R. I., and Harry O. May, Summit, N. J. Frank Manker, Jr., whose father, Prank Manker, Sr., is one of the lead- ing growers of Brooklyn, has bought and taken charge of the range recent- ly erected by Kramer Brothers at Farmingdale, L. I. This range com- prises 25,000 square feet of glass and young Mr. Manker has a great stock of chrysanthemums. In another column John Stokes, of 413 Gates avenue, Brooklyn, advertises his retail business for sale. Mr. Stokes has an excellent reputation and is strictly on the level. William H. Kuebler and his broth- ers, Louis and Charles, of Brooklyn, continue active in the wholesale busi- ness, also carrying a good line of flor- ists' supplies. S. Masur, of Fulton street, reports business as greatly improved and he is kept busy with wedding decorations and funeral work. At the stores of Robert G. Wilson, Brooklyn, we have noted great activ- ity; he has a good trade and is strictly up to date. Bonnet & Blake, Brooklyn wholesal- ers, report business improving and an increase in the supply of stock. The first good violets we have seen are the single "Gov. Herrick" at M. C. Ford's. VtoMe Hover MmWs New York, Oct. 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15 00@20 00 extra and fancy... 8 U0@10 00 " .No. land No. 2... 5 00® 8 00 " AliceStanley 2 00@1000 " Prince d'Arenberg, special. 6 00® 8 00 Francis Scott Key, special. 10 00 " Mrs. Geo.Shawyer 2 00® 6 00 " White Killarney, special... 6 00 " Killarney, My Maryland... special 4 00® 6 00 No. land No. 2.. 2 00® 3 00 Queen 2 00® 8 00 Brilliant 2 00® 8 00 " Aaron Ward 2 00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 00® 8 00 " Sunburst 200@10 00 " Taft 200@l000 " Milady „ •. 2 00® 8 00 " J. L. Mock 200®1000 " Hadley 2 00®10 00 " Ophelia 2 00@10 00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 2 50@12 00 " Hoosier Beauty 2 00@10 00 Cattleya Orchids, special 35 00 " inferior grades .15 00@20 00 Oncidiums 4 00@ 5 00 Lilies, Longrifforum and Harrisii.. 5 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Dahlias 2 00® 3 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Tuberoses per doz., 35c®50c Bouvardias 1 25® 1 50 Adiantium Croweanum and Hybridum Asparagus Flumosns. ...doz. bchs. Smilax doz. strings. Chrysanthemums per doz.. Gardenias per doz., 1 00 1 00® 1 50 75 1 50® 4 00 2 50® 3 00 United Cut Flower Co,, Inc. WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., New York City NOW IS THE TIME To Ship Tour Consignments PERCY W. RICHTERS, Manager. Mention the American Florist when writing Guttman & Raynor, Inc. A. J. GUTTMAN, President. Wholesale Florists. 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Phone 896 and 897 Madison Square. 20 Tears' Experience. Mention the American Florist when writing Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly £ Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Excha nge 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Madison Square. Orchids. Roses, Carnations aud all the other best products of the leading growers. Consignments solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing WM. KESSLER Successor to Kessler Bros. 113 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited Mention the American Florist when writing N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bide., 6th av. and W. 26th St., New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Company FRESH CUT EVERGREENS and Mosses. Decorating Material for Florist Trade at Wholesale. Telephones: Madison Square 1519-5893 119 West 28th Street NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing George B. Hart WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30Stone St., Rochester, N.Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 121 WEST 28th STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Madison Square Tie Largest Slimier am Receiver of cm Flowers J^"A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing ~\ WHOLESALE \ Florists- nan/7 X 34- W^sTeSS'Sh Nmro.n Mention the American Florist when writing 720 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Retail Florists ilHillllllllllllllllllllliifflilllll^ Place your Business Before More People Your business can be easily increased by creat- ing more and bigger sales with your present customers, and by creating new flower buyeri through EFFECTIVE ADVERTISING. Write us for our sample folders, cuts and slldeB for advertising: Fall Planting Thanksgiving Fall Announcement Christmas Send us your name and we will put you on our mailing list. Write us for Booklet M. ' McNEFF-SWENSON CO. High Grade Floral Publicity. 818-819 Transportation Bldg. 608 So. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. FOLDING FLOWER BOXES We offer the following prices on our Peerlesa Green. Per 100 20x 4x3, Teles. Cov $1 60 24x 4x3 " " 1 ?0 18x5x3 - " - } 60 21x5x3 "■ " 1 90 24x 5x3W, 2-in. Cov 2 25 30x5x3W ;; 2 50 21x 8x4 2 65 24x 8x4 2 90 28x 8x4 ' 3 2o 28x8x5 3 75 36x 8x5, Teles. Cov 5 25 40x8x5 " I 6 75 30x10x5 " 525 36x10x5 675 30x12x6, Telescope 7 50 Palm GreeD Untinted. 36x12x6, Telescope 9 00 No printing charge on lots of 500 or over of as- sorted sizes. We also manufacture the mostcom- pletelineof Florist Boxes in various colors and sizes to fit every Flower and Floral Design. Write for samples and prices. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co. 1302-1308 W. Division St.. CHICAGO At a meeting of the Growers' Cut Flower Co., October 9, the following officers were elected : Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y., president; Jacob Hauck, Bloomfield, N. J., vice-presi- dent; Peter Beauerlin, Elmhurst, N. Y., secretary; R- J- Rogers, Hempstead, N. Y., treasurer. The directors are as follows : Henry Weston, Hempstead, N. Y.; J. J. Brozat, Bloomfield, N. J.; Jacob Brock, East Willston, N. Y.; George Baer, New Hyde Park, N. Y.; W. Pinchbeck, Ridgefield, Conn. On the steamer Ryndam, which ar- rived from Rotterdam, October 17, there were a number of cases of azaleas for the Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Other stock from Jac Smits & Co., Naarden, Holland, will presumably be distributed throughout the country to fill orders taken by their agents. It may here be stated that it is hard to judge of the condition of the stock from the limited opportunities afforded at the pier. Leo Klein, 767 Lexington avenue, had the pall of orchids, and other fam- ily work for the funeral of Dr. Thomas Hunter, for 40 years a noted educator of this city, which took place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (Epis- copal), October 17. There were also fine designs by other florists. At the store of James Mallon's Sons, one of the oldest in the city, it was stated that business was improving. John Mallon, the surviving son, is now a gray haired old boy, but has a lot of fight left in him. Riedel & Meyer, Inc., now have their new store well fitted up. They have a new ice box lined with zinc, the di- mensions of the box being 14x17 feet. Their store has been repainted and decorated. JARDINIERE STAND BASKET Best and Most Attractive Basket for Window and Store Display. Width, 10 inches; depth, 954 inches, height overall, 36 inches. White Enameled Gold or any Natural Stained or Ant. Green. 2 tone $2.15 $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 The same basket, finely decorated and hand painted $1.50 more. ASSORTMENT 25 Cut Flower Baskets Including Liners For Pompons and Other Flowers $7.50 Just the styles you need for your fall and winter trade. The assortment consists of many styles and the baskets are finished in Brown, Green, Fumed Oak, Antique Green and any Two-Tone effect. Order Today. Write for our new circular RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave. iiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini CHICAGO a [* 'I**!**!* 'I* *I* 'I* *I»I' *!' *!' *I* 'I' 'I* 'I* *I* 'I* »I» »I» ill '!» 1T1 ■!■ 1T1 1T1 1T1 1T1 tTi * Shipping Boxes For Cut Flowers You want a light, convenient box that won't crush. H & D Corrugated Fibre Boxes are light, stiff and strong. Their double wall, dead-air space construction keep your flowers fresh. H & D Boxes can be shipped completely knocked down, saving freight and storage. Only a moment's work to set them up. Metal cover-corners snap together, giving you the stoutest florist's box ever made. Write for Free Sample. The Hinde & Dauch Paper Company 161 Water Street, SANDUSKY, OHIO SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX 50 lb. case $2.50 Wire or write. H. S. Worthy, Morris, Ga. Mr. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co., is in this city for a short time. "Sunshine" is getting to be a popular name for prominent and genial people, so we "Knick-name" him Sunshine. Traendly & Sehenck are receiving an exceptionally fine cut of chrysanthe- mums from Komiteh & Junge, Secau- cus, N. J. Paul Meconi is handling fine orchids and chrysanthemums and a great vari- ety of other good stock. A. P. F. Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Natural Moss $1 75 per bag Perpetuated Moss 3 50 per bag Caldwell the Woodsman Co. iTerythlng in Southern Xvertfreeas. EVERGREEN, ALABAMA Southern Wild Smilax $2.50 per case. Perpetuated Moss per bag, $3.50 Natural Mosi per bag, 1.75 E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing I9i5- The American Florist. 721 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated , on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established in 1857. f w£ctd< 739 Buckingham Place. L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112. Send n» your retail orders. WI HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Slevers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Minneapolis, Minn. WHITTED FLORAL CO., H. B. WHITTED, Prop. Careful attention given to all orders for delivery in the Twin Cities or the Northwest. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C* GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av„ PITTSBURGH, PA. Members of The Florist Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati, O. HARDESTY & CO., THE BEST THAT GROWS Experts to Arrange Them. 150 E. Fourth SI. Chicago. Des Moines ALPHA FLORAL CO. 146 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. 623 Walnut St., Des Moines, la. Largest and most centrally located store in the city. All orders given prompt attention Rochester, Minn. Wire and Mail Orders for hospital given special attention. Operate Rochester Greenhouses. ROSS BRAGG, Florist, Zumbro Hotel Block. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Chicago. A. LANGE, 25 £. MADISON ST. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery, REUTER'S For Rhode Island and Connecticut STORES New London, Conn., Norwich, Conn, and Westerly, R. I. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Ohio. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS. 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W. MADISON ST. NEAR GARFIELD PARK CHICAGO LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n CLEVELAND, OHIO A. Graham & Son 5523 Euclid Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n PROVIDENCE, R.I. *■ and afl T. J. JOHNSTON S CO. NEW ENGLAND POINTS. 171 WEYBOSSET ST., PROVIDENCE Mention the American Florist when writing ALEXANDER McCONNELL 611 FIFTH AVE., COR. 49TH STREET. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH ORDERS forwarded to x any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Reference or Cash mnst accompany all order* from unknown correspondents. Cable address; Alexconnell, Western Union Code. New York. Washington, D. C. J. H. SMALL & SONS, FLORISTS NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1153 Broadway. Cor. 15th a H. Sts AND WALDORF-ASTORIA. Young & Nugent Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street. To out-of-town florists: rUTTTAT' VfTBIT We are in the Heart of UJaVV lUltft And give special attention to steamer and theater orders. Prompt delivery and best stock in the market. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. .'.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Auditorium Annei, CHICAGO. LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street LARGEST FLOWER STORE IN THE CITY Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Anderson service means fresh, sturdy stock, and prompt deliveries in Buffalo, Lockport, Niagara Falls and Western New York. Member of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IS W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rivefdalo. Mention the American Florist when writing 722 The American Florist. Oct. 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist -when writing St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson, 20-22-24 West Fifth Street. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Largest Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 Broad Street. Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J. and New York. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery "HOME GROWNFLOWERS" Get In touch with J. E. Matthewson SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing La Crosse, Wis. La Crosse Floral Co. Both Phones No. 40 Long Distance No. 40 CAREFUL ATTENTION TO All ORDERS. Mention the American Florist when writing 'i'*******************'! Max Settling * 2* v v v v v v •** **• WT v 'I' 'X* "X 1 *I* •*■ 'I 1 •!■ "X* vv NEW YORK I No. 22 West 59th Street * Adjoining Plaza Hotel * Member of Ihe Florists' Telegraph Delivery. a ******* •J-**************** Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda TELEPHONES 1501 and L 1582 FLORISTS, 1415 Farnum St. Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., Chicago. Alpha Floral Co., Des Moines, la. ADderson, S. A., 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Archias Floral Co., Sedalia, Mo. Baumer, August R., Louisville, Ky. Begerow's, Newark, N. J, Blackistoue, Washington, D. C. Boland, J. B., San Francisco. Bragg Co., Ross, Rochester, Minn. Bramley & Son, Cleveland, O. Breltmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit, Mic-h. Brown, A. C, Springfield, 111. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford. 111. California Florists, Tacoma, Wash. Clarke's Sons, David, New York. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, 0. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Denton Floral Co., Denton, Tex. Duerr, Chas. A., Newark, 0. Duluth Floral Co., Duluth, Minn. Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St.. Toronto. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Prey, C. H., Lincoln, Neb. Frey & Frey, Lincoln, Neb. Friedman, Chicago. Furrow & Co., Guthrie, Okla. Furrow & Co., Oklahoma City, Okla. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., Boston, Mass. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., New York. Gasser, J. M., Co., Cleveland, 0. Graham, A., & Son, Cleveland, O. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Heinl & Son, J. G.. Terre Haute, Iud. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Johnston & Co., T. J., Providence, R. I. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. # Keller's Sons, J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kerr Floral Co., Robt. C„ Houston, Tex. La Crosse Floral Co., La Crosse, Wis. Lang Floral & Nursery Co., Dallas, Tex. Lange, A., 25 E. Madison St.", Chicago. Leborius, J. J., Duluth, Minn. London Flower Shop, Ltd., Philadelphia. Matthews the Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. McConnell, Alex., New York. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La. Murray, Samuel, Kansas City, Mo. Newell. A.. Kansas City, Mo. Ostertag Bros., St. Louis. Palez, Paul M., Little Rock, Ark. Palmer, W. J., & Son, Buffalo. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo. Phillips Bros.. Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs. Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Portland Flower Store, Portland, Me. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh. P:i. Rueter's, New London, Conn. Reuter's, Norwich, Conn. Reuter's, Westerly, R. I. Rock, Wm. L.. Flower Co., Kansas City. Rye. George. Ft. Smith, Ark. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison St.. Chgo. Schling. Max, 22 W. 59th St., New York. Smith & Fetters, Cleveland, 0. Small & Sons, J. H., New York. Small & Sons, J. H.. Washington, D. C. Smith Co.. A. W., Pittsburgh, Pa. Smith, Henry, Grand Rapids. Mich. Stumpp, G. E. M.. New York. Walker Co., The F.. Louisville, Ky. Welland, M.. Evanston. 111. Whitted Floral Co.. Minneapolis, Minn. Wittbold, G., Co., 737 Buckingham PL. Chicago. Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. Young* & Nugent, New York, Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Comer Broadway and Gratiot Avenues Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY &C0. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. OUDE BRO3.C01 (•LORISTS iiu r ST.mc wmminvkhaA Glides' Members o Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. The Park J.A.VAUMTINK. Moral wO. President Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Little Rock, Ark. PAUL M. PALEZ FLORIST All orders carefully filled and delivered to all parts of the city, Arkansas and the Southwest. i9 J 5- The American Florist. 723 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. MEMBERS FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY PHILADELPHIA and VICINITY. (Hfjp ffioubon iFlotofr &bo», ffiii). 1800 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmithCo. KEENAN BLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. 0. E. M. STUMPP 761 Fifth Avenue Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, CLEVELAND EUCLID AVENUE Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. 14 th and H. Street. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery- Trade Directory Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Telephone 2656 Established 1880 M. WEILAND FLORIST George C. Wetland, Proprietor. 602 Davis Street, EVANSTON, ILL. Member Florists' Telegraph Deliverv. DULUTH, MINN. J. J. LeBORIOUS Seventeen large Greenhouses. Deliveries everywhere in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota and the Upper Penin- sula of Mich gan. All orders given prompt attention and filled with strictly fresh stock City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S'. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main. Chicago — Friedman. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder. Chicago— A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — Schiller, the Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, 0. — Hardesty & Co. Cleveland, 0.— A. Graham & Sons. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters. Cleveland, O.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland, O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Flo, Co. Dallas, Tex.— Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0. — Matthews the Florist. Denton, Tex. — Denton Floral Co. Denver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alpha Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. Duluth, Minn. — J. J. Leborius. Evanston, 111. — M. Weiland. Ft. Smith, Ark. — George Rye. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Guthrie, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Houston, Tex. — Robt. C. Kerr Floral Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray: Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. La Crosse, Wis. — La Crosse Floral Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Little Rock, Ark. — Paul M. Palez. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Minneapolis, Minn. — Whitted Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, O. — Chas. A. Duerr. New London, Conn. — Reuter's. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell, 611 5th Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — TUos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — Max Scbling, 22 W. 59th St. New York — J. H. Small & Sons. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. New York — Young & Nugent. Norwich, Conn. — Reuter's. Oklahoma City, Okla. — Furrow & Co. Omaba, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Farnam St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Philadelphia — The London Flower Shop. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Portland, Me. — Portland Flower Store. Providence, R. I. — T. J. Johnston & Co. Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg Co. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller's Sons. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Sheboygan, Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield, 111. — A. C. Brown. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — Ostertag Bros. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, GO Kearny St. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldoccbi. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. S'edalia, Mo. — Arebias Flornl Co. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington — Blackistone. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — J. H. Small & Sons. Westerly, R. I. — Reuter's. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, cor. 75th St, Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones, 1552-1553 Columbus Mention the American Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 334=226 Grant Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Florist Established over 20 Years. N. E. COR. 10th and GRAND AVENUE. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will All your orders for designs and out flowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Wire or Pbone Your Order* to the HOUSE OF FLOWERS. Ostertag Bros. The Largest Retail Supply House in the West Jefferson and Washington Ave* Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET' Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist **L. Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street, We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NFW YflRtf 561 FIfth Ave - llCffff I WIA VanderbUt Hotel nncTflN * Park street DUO I U H 799 Boylston Street Deliveries to Steamers and all Eastern Points. 724 The American Florist. Oct. 23, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities, by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Send your ordersfor Chicago and Sub- urbs to All orders carefully filled under the supervision of GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rochester, N. T. J. B. KELLER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone, 506 Long Dist. Bell Phone 2189 Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, O., and Vicinity. Bramley & Son 1181 £. 71st St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in City Mention the American Florist when writing Houston, Texas. Robt C. Kerr Floral €0. Main and McKinney Phone. Preston 160 Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl) 336 Superior St„ Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to Mail and Telegraph Orders. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, fl 111 IITII MINN Wearethecenterofthegreat UULUIIIi miilili Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, Ohio. GHAS. A. DUERR. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist when writing KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. fLOVfeRS Members Florists Telegraph Delivery Ass'n Mention the American Florist when writing c. II. f REY,S?' 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WiU till orders lor the West on short notice Trade discounts. First-class stock. Mention the American Florist when writing G EORGE RYE "Some Florist" The Plaza, Ft. Smith, Ark Mention the American Florist when writing Springfield, 111. A. C. Brown 217 South Fifth Street Springfield, 111. Mail and telegraph orders given prompt attention. DENTON FLORAL CO., DENTON TEX S. W. KANADY. Mgr. Utl1 ' U,, l ■ tA » Careful attention to packing for deliveries to all Southern and Middle States. Mention the American Florist when writing LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1814 Douglas St., OMAHA, NEB. Member Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n, Mention the American Florist when writing Dallas Texas Lang Floral & Nursery Go., Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, No Orders too larg-e, none too small. Mention the American Florist when writing FURROW & COMPANY OKLAHOMA CITY— GUTHRIE OKLAHOMA. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TRADE DIRECTORY PRICE: $3.00, Postpaid. American Florist Company 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Portland, Maine. Floral Designs and Choice Cut Flowers Portland Flower Store 631 Congress St. NASHVILLE, TENN. JOY FLORAL COMPANY Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. PHILIPS BROS, 938 Broad St. N. J. Artistic Floral Work and Long Stem Beauties Our Specialty. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants. We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct 229 WEST THIRD STREET Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Sedalia, Missouri Archias Floral Co. Choice Cut Flowers and Designs on short notice. Prompt attention to telegraph and telephone orders. Members of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Orders will be carefully cared, for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNAH fi SONS will fill your order, for uesigns and Cut Flowers in Michigan Rockford, 111. H. W. BUCKBEE. Member of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing 19*5- The American Florist. 725 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii; m LILIUM FORMOSUM. | White Roman Hyacinths j[ Per 1000 | 11-12 ctms. (2400 to case) $21.00 | FALL "BOOK FOR FLORISTS." ■ ASK FOR IT. DUTCH BULBS I Of these we carry a general stock for seedsmen, florists and | nursery dealers. Write us for general list. II This week we mention: g NARCISSUS Per 1000 I Victoria $12.00 | Sulphur Phoenix 12.00 | TULIPS | Per 1000 Per 1000 jf Belle Alliance $10.00 Proserpine $20.00 | La Reine 7.00 Keizerskroon 14.00 1 LILIUM FORMOSUM Best Selection Ever Brought In. 5 Consider These Prices. Per 1000 I 7-9 inch (250 bulbs to case) $55.00 1 8-9 inch (225 bulbs to case) 65.00 1 9-10 inch (180 bulbs to case) 75.00 | LILIUM GIGANTEUM (New Crop) | Per 1000 1 7-9 inch (300 to case) $48.00 1 8-9 inch (250 to case) 65.00 1 8 10 inch (225 to case) 80.00 m COLD STORAGE LILIES Plant now for your January supply of cut blooms. j Giganteum, 7-9 inch (300 bulbs to case) $15!o6 1 Giganteum, 9-10 inch (200 bulbs to case) 16.50 1 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Alyssum Double Giant The cut flower variety, 2 in.. $2.00 per 100: $18.00 per 1CO0. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander— The Money Maker, 2 in . $2 00 per ICO; $18.00 per 1000. ' Smilax. good strong 2 in . $1.25 per 100. Parsley, double curled. $2.50 per 1000. Good packing — prompt shipment. ELMER RAWLINGS, Towerj e Allegany, H. Y. CHAS. H. T0TTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY. Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties My Specialty Ask for Price of Rooted Cuttings of Geraniums, Heliotropes, Petunias and any other soft wooded stock you might want. We have following plants that will be ready for Christmas: Cyclamen, Cincinnati, Lorraine and Luminosa, Begonias, Poinsc.tias, all kinds oj Primroses. Write Geo. A. Kuhl, ¥ gS5£ ,e Pekin, III. BOXWOODS-Most Beautiful Stock Pyramids, 2 -ft $1. 00 each Pyramids. 2H-ft 1.50 each Pyramids, 3 -ft 2.00 each Pyramid!, 3H,ft 2.50 each Standard Shape, 14x14 in 2.50 each Globes, 14x14 in 3.00 each Heavy Bushes, 2ft 1.50 each Nice Bushes. 15-in 35c each F; O. FRANZEN 531 c 9 incAGo * "MISS THEO" propagates easily, grows rapidly, developing into a large and well balanced plant, which comes into flower early, producing per- sistently and enormously throughout the whole season. The color is a true rose pink, of good form, with a strong, well- formed calyx, which very seldom splits. The flowers are on wiry, graceful stems of good length, held erect at all limes. To the Trade, $1200 per 100; $100.00 per 1000 L1TTLEFIELD & WYMAN, NORTH ABINGTON MASSACHUSETTS (Robert Craig Co... I sa PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. Godfrey Aschmann Importer, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of SPECIALTIES— Azalea Indlca, Araucaria Excelsa and Kentia Palms. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS STOCK. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., 5c; 4-in.. 8c. Rubbers Ficus Elastlca, 4 in., 12-in. high. 18c- 1 5 i n . high, 25c. Poinsettias, A-l stock, 4-in., 10c; 5-in.. 20c; ft in.. 35c Cyclamen Giganteum. Excellent stock. 6-in., 50c. Begonia Rex. 3-in ,6c. Asp. Plumosus. 3 in , ready for a shift, 5c. Primula Chinensis, asstd , 5-in-, 15c. Boston Ferns. Fine strong plants ready for a shift. 4-in.. 15c: 5-in., 25c. Hydrangea Otaksa. Strong field grown, 1 to 6 shoots, 2Hc a shoot. Will prepav express east of Mississippi. Violets, Gov. Herrick. Field grown clumps, $4 00 a hundred. Will prepay express east of Mississippi. SCHLURAFF FLORAL CO. ERIE, - PENNA. Mention the American Florist when writing 726 The American Florist. Oct. 23, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. J. M. Lupton, Mattituck, L. I., N. Y., President; Kirby B. White, Detroit, Mich., First Vice-President; F. W. Bolgiano, Washington, D. C, Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, O., Secretary and Treasurer, Thirty-fourth annual conven- tion, June, 1916. W. Atlee Burpee, who has been seriously ill, is improving'. Sioux City, Ia. — A warehouse cost- ing $5,000 is being added to the plant •of the Sioux City Seed & Nursery Co. Ernst Benary's list of novelties for 1916 has been received from Erfurt, Germany, also that of Haage & Schmidt. Chicago. — Prices for grass seed on the Board of Trade, October 20, were as follows: Timothy, $5.50 to $7.75 per 100 pounds. Salt Lake City, Utah. — The largest crop of sweet clover ever grown in this section is anticipated, according to the Vogeler Seed & Produce Co. A. H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, is considering a European trip via the Mediterranean, Malaga, Spain, or Bordeaux. Report of condition of clover seed October 1, issued by the bureau of crop estimates, United States department of agriculture, shows a decrease of 14 per cent since the September report. Under a law passed by Argentina, •effective January 5, 1916, all importa- tions of alfalfa or other forage plant seeds, containing more than 10 grains of dodder per kilo, will be returned to the country from which shipment was made. Mail advices confirm cable news of the imprisonment of nine Southern Prance seed growers for selling seeds to Germans through Switzerland and Holland. It is further stated that no seeds from these firms can be shipped while sentence is being served. Contrary to the natural conclusions in the United States, writes a Euro- pean correspondent, it may be said the business men here are not rushing to dispose of their goods. There are no presents to be had. The labor ques- tion is to be reckoned with and doubly so when stocks come from countries involved in war. Dutch salesmen are reported as try- ing to cover their gladiolus contracts for the coming season by purchases in America. It is thought doubtful if first size bulbs can be secured to meet the low prices made early for Holland stock. One Hollander is reported to have paid a buyer $50 in cash to be let off on his contract for 50,000 bulbs. Onion sets in the Chicago district are being taken in from the growers on a basis of giving the contracting buyer an increased number of pounds in excess of the normal 40 pounds to the bushel. This percentage is vary- ing according to the condition of the individual lots, 20 to 30 per cent. Many lots of whites are being received and stored at the risk of the grower. Toledo, O. — The clover crop will be short and of poor quality. Prices have advanced to the highest point ever reached at this time of year, and spec- ulation will . govern the price all win- ter according to local dealers. Some predictions place the total season's re- ceipts here at 30,000 bags, as against the largest receipts on record, 199,000 bags in 1897. Eugene Schaettel, of Vilmorin, An- drieux & Co., Paris, France, who is calling on the American trade, as noted in last week's issue, says his stay in America this year will be brief on ac- count of the home demands upon his time. Mr. Schaettel's address while in this country will be care of the H. Prank Darrow Co., 26 Barclay street, New York. Hillegom, Holland, October 3. — The Dutch government has notified the seed growers of this country that spinach,- carrot and purslane have been added to the prohibited list. Farmers are now giving considerable attention to the growing of vegetables for shipment to Germany, and it is be- lieved that this state of affairs will affect the seed acreage and that higher prices for 1916 may be expected. Canary Islands Onion Seed. Teneriffe, September 4. — The 1915 export season for Canary Island onions and onion seed closed, so far as ship- ments to the United States are con- cerned, August 28, showing a small reduction from last year's figures in the quantities of seed exported. How- ever, a slight increase in prices has made the values approximately the same, so that shippers and growers are well satisfied with the general re- sults. Onions for Porto Rico made a decided gain. As declared at the Teneriffe consul- ate, the value of the onion seed ex- ported to the United States in 1915 was $40,828, against $43,293 in 1914; to Porto Rico $973, against $2,548; or a total of $41,801, against $45,841. Onion shipments to Porto Rico (there being none to the United States) were valued at $13,435', as compared with $7,963 last year, this gain being "suf- ficient to offset the loss on the seed exports and leave a favorable balance of $1,432 for the present year. The question of securing the neces- sary bottoms for shipments to the United States turned out to be the most serious problem of the 1915 crop. Maine Potatoes. The Bangor & Aroostook railroad is hauling about 100 cars of potatoes a day, which is considerably less than normal for this season. September shipments aggregated only 1,155 cars, compared with 2,200 cars in the cor- responding month of 1914. Within a few days price of potatoes in Aroostook county has advanced to $1.75 a barrel, while in a few sales at Mars Hill as much as $1.90 was paid. European Seed Crops. Seed crops in Europe this year leave very much to be desired, and in the case of some items, such as turnip, swedes, radish, celeriac, onion and cab- bage the results are rather disastrous. The yield of others, like carrot, beet, dandelion, kale, brussels sprouts, cel- ery, chicory, etc., was a little better, but the acreage planted was much smaller than usual. The fields could not be given the necessary care owing to the great shortage of labor or re- ceive the required manures which re- sulted in a great deficiency in the yield. Many crops such as beet in order, to give satisfactory results for the pro- duction of seeds require so much labor during their growth that the work might be called gardening rather than field culture, and when such labor is not afforded at the right time or in a sufficient way the yield is very inferior. If we consider that the best growers are now at the front, that the work has to be done by old men, women or children, and that we had a very er- ratic season, alternating periods of very dry and wet weather, rendering the work of cultivation and harvesting doubly difficult, we can but praise the poor peasants for what they have done under the most trying circumstances. How will things turn out next year? Nobody knows except the Creator above us, but my opinion is that as long as the present terrible conditions continue seeds will not be cheap. On the other hand, American buyers must endure some hardships before receiving their seeds, the growers meanwhile do- ing everything possible to minimize these difficulties. Parisian. New York Seed Trade. A man who travels for one of the best known seed firms of this country was in this city during the past week. He has been noting seed crop condi- tions and his reports are reliable. In his estimate the outlook for beans is about the worst, with corn, squash and cucumber seed all short on account of the wet season. The price of potatoes has recently taken a jump with pros- pects of higher prices. "While there is no great change in the local situation, all the seed stores seem to have as much business as they can handle. The shortage in Pa- per Whites, hyacinths, Chinese lilies and some varieties of tulips has been previously noted. That, of course, is dissatisfying to the seedsmen, but it is viewed with equanimity by the cut flower dealers. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Braslan Wholesale Growers of the following California Specialties only: ONION. LETTUCE. CARROT. RADISH. PARSNIP. PARSLEY. CEUM. ENDIVE, LEEK. SALSIFY and SWEET PEAS. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 19*5- The American Florist. 727 THE MACNIff nORTICULTLRAL COMPANY 54 and 56 Vesey Street, NEW YORK Mammoth Auction Sales of Boxwoods, Rhododendrons, Rose Bushes, Bulbs, Etc., from Holland, also Local Consign- ments of Palms, Ferns, Rubbers, Evergreens, Perennials, etc. Regular Salesdays Tuesdays and Fridays of each week at 11 o'clock, a.m. Jerome B. Rice and wife, of Cam- bridge, N. Y., announce the birth of Jerome Bonaparte Rice, the third, Oc- tober 8. Therefore it may be pre- sumed there is rejoicing at Cambridge. The MacNiff Horticultural Co. has opened a retail branch store at 182 Fulton street, between Broadway and Church avenue. A. P. F. Imports. The steamers Ryndam and Ooster- dyke, from Rotterdam, Holland, which arrived at New York October 17 and 18, respectively, brought horticultural stock as follows : BY S. S. EYNDAM. C. P. Smith, 60 cases plants. P. D. Downing & Co., 21 cases plants. H. P. Darrow Co., 29 cases plants. C. Schwake & Co., 58 cases plants. H. Langeler, 68 cases plants. C. F. Smith, 17 cases plants. R. M. Ward & Co., 114 cases plants. MacNiff Hort. Co., 70 cases plants (not azaleas). R. F. Lang & Co., 123 packages plants, 18 cases bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 40 packages plants. To order, 1,735 cases plants. BY S. S. OOSTEEDYKE. "Vaughan's Seed Store, 63 cases plants. A. Rolker & Sons, 20 cases plants. R. M. Ward & Co., 100 cases plants. H. Langeler, 30 cases plants. C. P. Smith, 32 cases plants. C. Schwake & Co., 75 cases plants. Gray Bros., 11 cases bulbs. H. H. Berger & Co., 5 cases bulbs. Elliott Auction Co., 22 cases bulbs. P. Henderson & Co., 2 cases bulbs. E. J. Krug, t>4 cases bulbs. R. P. Lang & Co., 26 cases bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 131 cases plants. Stumpp & Walter Co., 38 cases bulbs. MacNiff Hort. Co., 182 cases plants (not azaleas). To order, 848 cases plants, 30 cases bulbs. During the week ending October 16 imports were received at New York as follows : Ralph M. Ward & Co., 190 cases bulbs (Marseilles, France). H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 63 cases im- mortelles (Marseilles, Prance). A. Herrman, 34 cases immortelles (Marseilles, France). F. B. Vandegrift & Co., 3 cases bulbs (London, Eng.). H. Watts, 50 cases palm seed (Syd- ney, N. S. W.). For the week ended October 9, 33,200 pounds of grass seed, 101,500 pounds of clover seed, 32,600 pounds of celery seed and 1,900 pounds of sugar-beet seed were received at this port. Lilium Candidum Extra fine Northern -grown Bulbs — Just Arrived. 100, $6.50; 1000, $60.00. Holland Bulbs Stock now ready for distribution. Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, Etc. Florists' Fall Bulb Catalogue mailed for the asking. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., m J^ESTw CHICAGO COLD STORAGE VALLEY Brans' Celebrated Chicago Market Brand, best to be had Valley, giving the best results all year round. SIS.OOfor 1000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16.00 for 1000; $8.50 for '500: $4.50 for 250; $2.00 per 100. H. N. BRUNS 3032 Madison Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing S. M. Isbell & Co„ Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Beans, Cucumber, Tomato, Muskmelon, Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Corn. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Fish Seed Co. Bean Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade CARPINTERIA, CALIF. Western Seed & Irrigation Co. Wholesale Seed Growers and Dealers SPECIALTIES: Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn; Cucumber, Musk and Watermelon: Pumpkin and Squash. FREMONT, : NEBRASKA Mention the American Florist when writing NARCISSUS Per 1000 Paper White Grandiflora, 14 c. m $10.60 Empress, 1st size 12.00 " Mother bulbs 17.60 Emperor, 1st size 12.00 " Mother bulbs 17.00 Golden Spur, 1st size 13.00 " " Mother bulbs.... 18.00 Trumpet Major, 1st size 10.60 Victoria Bicolor, 1st size 12.60 Von Sion, 1st size 13.00 " " select double nose.. 18.00 Write for our Fall Trade Catalogue. ST. LOUIS SEED CO. The Home ot "Pure and Sure Seeds" 411-413 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing. 97th Year J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Garden and Field Seeds, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes Growers of Raltimnn Uri Pedigree Tomato Seeds Damnum, nil. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GILROT, CAL. Wholesale Seed Grower. Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Aster,. Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena in variety. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing 728 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Seedsmen requiring the very best selections Garden Seeds (Vegetable and Flower), especially Kelway's Celebrated English Strains can get them at lowest independent wholesale rates by sending their orders direct to KELWAY & SON Wholesale Seed Growers Langport, Somerset, England. Special quotations on application. BRUNNINGS Leading Suppliers of EICALYPIIS and Acacia Seeds P.O. 10(857, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of full lilt of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, - France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Water Melon and Okra Seed Grown for Wholesale Trade. W. E. HAILE, Seedsman, Monticello, Fla. |iu uiiiiimnuiimiuuuuuuu auuuiil^ I BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | 3 Wholesale Price List for Florists E and Market Gardeners C ^ ffrmmT?mmTYmiTmmmnn!!mmT# MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence and their flowers bring the best prices on the London mar- ket. For quotations please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany Cyclamen Giganteum SOUTHERTON'S PRIZE STRAIN. 4 inch Plants Ready for a Shift. Assorted Colors. Only the Best Varieties. At $14.00 per 100. R. J. Southerton, Cyclamen Specialist Highland Park, Illinois. Ilily of the valley pips! Ex Cold Storage * * * * * * * * * ' » » " 4. NEW YORK or CHICAGO Finest Grade of GERMAN and DANISH PIPS ASK FOR PRICES Loechner & Co., Inc., 11 Warren St., New York 1 IN proportion to the size of our business ■ we probably sell more seeds, and bulbs to florists than any other house. Those who prow flowers for money will appre- ciate the importance of this. for forcing and outdoor planting are care- fully described in our "Wholesale Price List for the Trade Only." Send for your copy if you have not already received it. It will earn money for us both. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay St., through to 54 Park Place. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Contract Seed Growers Cnppfaltiaf Pepper, Eggplant, Tomato, 0|IBwdlllB&i ville seed and Field Corn. Correspondence Solicited. George R. Pedrick & Son, PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing James Vick's Sons Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Florists ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Let us supply your wants in Fall Bulbs TOMATO SEED Grown For The Wholesale Seed Trade. HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA. RAFFIA Natural— Four standard grades. Colored— Twenty colors. We are headquarters — always carry several hundred bales in stock. Can ship any grade in any quantity at a moment's notice. Bale (225 lbs.) lots or less. Write for prices and terms. McHutchison & Co. The Import House 17 Murray Street, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Petunias Petunias Seeds of our celebrated strains will be ready in November. Seedsmen can safely recommend our Giantsof California, Fluffy Ruffles, Giant White, Marvelous, double, and Peony- Flowered, double. Prices and list on application. T.B. SHEPHERD CO. Ventura, Calif. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Also Pepper, Egg Plant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber, Cantaloupe and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn, in variety, on contract. EDGAR F. HURFF, sou r cit i e p d . n ' ,ence SWEDESBORO, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing *9'5- The American Florist. 729 It's a Real Pleasure to Sell Heacock's Fine, Home-Grown Palms Kentia Forsteriana LeaTes In. high Each Per dor. 6-in. pot 5to6 28 to 30 $1.01) $12.01 6-in.pot 6 34to36 1.50 18.00 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana In. high Each 7-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 36 $ 2.50 7-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 36 to 40 3.00 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 40 to 42 4.00 9-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 42 to 48 5.00 12-in, cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5 to 5*4 ft., heavy 10.00 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 5% to 6 ft., heavy 12.5" 12-in. cedar tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 to 7 ft., heavy 15.00 12-in. cedar tub, 5 Dlants in tub. 7 to 8 ft . heavy 18.00 "When in Philadelphia, Be Sure to Look Us Up." JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Areca Lutescens Ea ch 6-in. pot, 3 plants in a pot, 22 to 24-in. high $0.75 6-in. pot, 3 plants in a pot, 24 to 28 in. high 1.00 Kentia Belmoreana Leaves In. high Each Perdoi. 2H-in. pot 4 8tol0 J1.50 3-in.pot 5 12 2.00 4-in.pot 5to6 15 $0.40 4.50 5-in. pot 6 to 7 18 50 6.00 6-in.pot 6to7 24 1.00 12.00 6-in.pot 6to7 26 1.25 15.00 6-in.pot 6to7 28 to 30 1.50 18.00 7-in. cedar tub..6 to 7 34 to 36 2.50 30.00 9-in. cedar tub. 6 to 7 48 to 54, very heavy.. 6.00 9-in. cedar tub. 6 to 7 5ft., very heavy 8.00 9 in. cedar tub. 6 to 7 6 ft., very heavy 10.00 Railway Station, Jenkintown. Wyncote, Pa, Get Quotations from LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bristol, Pa. Bloom tdale rum. Mention the American Florist when writing Have just received a small surplus of Japan Grown Freesias and L. Formosums. Cold storage GIGANTEUMS always on hand. Write for prices. Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Blag., New York City Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett 6. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip Radish, Beet, Branches Michigan. Mil FflRD CONN Wisconsin and Idaho ffllLrUHU, UUHH. Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandifloras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER 6c SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Mention the American Florist when writing J. G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA. Rocky Ford, Colorado. Contract growers of Cucumber, Canta- loupe; Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corns. Mention the American Florist when writing THE 0. HERBERT COY SEED CO, VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. CONTRACT GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Seasonable Plants) Crotons. All the best varieties. 4-inch, $3.75 per doz., $30.00 per 1 100. 4-inch specials, well grown, g large as ordinary 5-inch plants; | 60c each; $50.00 per 100. 5-in. ( special, 2 to 3 ft. high, at 75ceach. |j Araucaria Excelsa. 5-in. pots, 2 ft. high with i whorls ■ $1.00 each. 6-inch pots, 2 ft. 6-in. 1 high with 6 whorls, $14.00 per m doz.; $1.50 each. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-inch, home-grown, well budded, j exceptionally good for basket work , g 20c each; $15.00 per 100 Send for sample. Cibotium Schiedei. j Plants in 7-inch pots. ...$2.00 each p Solanum Melvini. In fruit and bloom, 4-inch, strong, j§ special price to make room, $2.00 g per doz., $15.00 per 100; 5-inch, g $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. jj Primula Obconica. 2H-inch pots, $3.25 per 100.; m $30.00 per 1000. [j Smilax. j 2Vi-inchpots $2.60 per 100. 1 Cyperus Alternifolius. j 4-inch $10.00 per 100. |j VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 43 Barclay St., NEW TORK. 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO | Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111. jj """111 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.' Call on us now for general list of plants; move in October before danger of freezing. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii Mention the American Florist when writing FALL PRICE LIST ROSES "First Aid to Buyers" <3tif\ rrni Ff L0RALC0MPAH H ^Ti #T# >T+ >T# T< >Tt *?i iTi *Tt §Tt >Ti >Tt iTt iT§ tl * 3 i Special Sale of 1 * < I Asplenium Nidus Avis | (Bird's nest Fern) At greatly reduced prices to make room for Christmas Stock, 4-in. pans % 4.00 per doz. 5-in. pans 600perdoz. 6-in. pans 12 00 per doz. 7-in. pans 15.00 per doz. 8-in. pans 24 00 per doz. Write for Wholesale List of Ferns, Palms, Etc Femdish Ferns in flats and 2 1 *-iiicb pots a Specially. H. PLATH THE FERNERIES Lawrence and Winnipeg Avenues SAN FRANCISCO, • CALIF. 734 The American Florist. Oct. 23, FORCING STOCK New French Hydrangeas Outdoor pot-grown, 6 inch pots. Reduced prices to close out surplus — with 7 to 10 branches, $25.00 per 100; with 5 and 6 branches, $20.00 per 100; with 4 branches, $15.00 per 100. Bouquet Rose, rosy amber; Gen. de Vibraye, bright rose; La Lorraine, deep pink; Mme. Maurice Hamar, flesh pink, Mme. E. Mouil- liere, best white; Radiant, rose-carmine. JACKSON & PERKINS COMPANY NEWARK, NEW YORK The "Made in America" kind, right here and available for prompt delivery at a minimum risk and expense. Genistas 5 inch pots, compact, shapely plants, $20.00 per 100. Get some of these attractive yellow- flowered plants to avoid the monotony of too much red and pink material. Eield Grown Roses Hardy, firm-wooded, northern-grown stock with plenty of stored-up vitality. Send for list of varieties. 70.00 22.50 60.00 50.00 45.00 75.00 25.00 70.00 22.50 22.50 40.00 70.08 25.00 22.50 55 00 20.00 65.00 22.50 WE NEED ROOM Liberal extras for early orders. Special prices. Size of pots. 100 1000 2H-in. Asparagus Plumosns $2.50 $22.50 4 -in. Asparagus Plumosus 7.50 "" 2Vi-in. Asparagus Sprengeri 2.50 4 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri 6.50 2V4-in. Begonia, Floweing, 12 kinds.. 5.50 2M-in. Begonia Chatelaine 5 00 4 -in. Begonia Chatelaine 8 00 2^-in.Clunese Primroses. 30kinds.. 3.00 4 -in. Chinese Primroses 7.50 2M-in. Cinerarias. Choice mixed 2.50 2H-in. Coleus. 15 varieties 2.50 2Vi-in. Cyclamen. Eight varieties.... 4.50 3 -in. Cyclamen. Fine plants 7.50 2H in. Double Petunias 2.75 2 H- in. Primula Obconicas. Choice mixed 2.50 3H-in. Primula Obconicas 6.00 2^-in. Geraniums. 15varieties 2.25 3H-in. Stevia. Dwarf ortall 7.00 2H-in. Smilax. Large plants 2.50 4 -in. Ferns. Boston, Scottii, Whit- mani, Roosevelt, Scholzeli 20.00 5-6 7-in. Dracaena Indivisa, $15.00, $20.00, $25.00 per 100. Pansy Plants. $4.00 per 1000. Violet Plants. Field grown, Princess ol Wales, $5,00 per 100 $45.00 per 1000 Abundance of Stock. Correspondence solicited ALONZO J. BRYAN Wholesale Florist, WASHINGTON, N. J. DEUTZIA GRACILIS Pot-grown stock, very bushy, ready now. 8 inch pots dozen, $3.00; per 100, $25.00 6 inch pots dozen. 2.50; per 100. 18.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO NEW YORK Ft. Wayne. Ind. With the arrival of seasonable au- tumn weather, a decided impetus has been noted in all branches of the trade. Greenhouse stock is in fine condition and numerous varieties of the later chrysanthemums are making their ap- pearance and find a ready market and excellent Hoosier Beauty, Russell, Shawyer and Sunburst roses are in evi- dence. October weddings have been nu- merous and have helped materially in the general improvement in business conditions. NOTES. The Flick Floral Co. reports excel- lent business at the greenhouses. Stock is looking unusually fine, especially in the chrysanthemum and rose houses. Nephrolepis Verona The new crested beauty. Now ready for delivery. Write for sample. 2-inch $ 8.00 per 100; $ 72.00 per 1000 2H-inch 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per 1000 3-inch 12.00 per 100; 100 00 per 1000 Polypodium Mandianum Asparagus Lutzi Good strong plants ready for a Good stf ^n shift or to be divided. ° r 6-inch, 75c each; 8-inch, $1.25 each. 4-inch, 35c each; $30.00 per 100. French Hydrangeas Well grown plants of best varieties 4-inch.... $20.00; 6-inch $25.00; 6-inch $30.00 per 100 P. S. Randolph & Sons Wholesale Plant Specialists R. D. 1, VERONA, PA. PRIMROSES Per 100 Forbesii, Obc. Alba, Rosea and Ruby, 2Va in pot 1.60 Obc. Gigantea, 2% in. pot 2.00 Asp. Plumosus, 2i4 in. pot, $18.00 per 1000 2.00 Asp. Sprengeri, seedling, $5.00 per 1000 1.00 Vinca Van, field plants 5.00 Pansy Plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1000. CASH Jos. H. Cunningham, del o a hYo are ' A handsome new delivery car has been added to the equipment at this estab- lishment. Wm. J. Vesey, Jr., president of the State Florists' Association of Indiana, has returned from a motor trip to An- derson, where he attended the meeting Palms for Sale 1 Areca Lutescens, 14 feet high, 12 (t. spread, 29 inch tub $ 75.00 3 Areca Lutescens, 9 feet high, 14 inch tub 75.00 1 Areca Buerii. 8 leaves. 18 inch tub... 65.00 1 Kentia Forsteriana, 16 feet high. 17 leaves. 3,2 indh tub 75.00 1 Rhapis Flabelliformis, 6 feet high, 16 inch tub, well furnished 65.00 1 Pritchardia Pacifica, stem 12 inches in chain., about 130 years old, won- derful specmen, 18 leav«s. 36 in- tub 1200.00 1 Latania Barbonica, 15 leaves, 29 inch nib 75.00 1 Alsophila Australis, 9 feet high, large head, 24 inch tub 40.00 Mrs. George Howard Lewis 533 Marine Bank Building BUFFALO, N. Y. of that organization. Frank Knecht & Co. are specializing in chrysanthemums and carnations and report a splendid shipping trade. H. K. 19*5. The American Florist. 735 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. Achillea "Pearl." Fine seedlings, $3 per 1,000. Cash. JAMES MOSS, JOHNSYILLE, PA. f Wholesale Grower. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alterantheras, 2-in„ $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J, ALYSSUM. DOUBLE SWEET ALYSSUM. Fine 3-ineh stock — $3.50 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Alyssum double giant, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Elmer Rawllngs, Allegany, N. Y. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias, Excelsa, 5-in., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c each; 6-inch, 4 tiers, $1; 7-inch, 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25; 7-inch, 5 tiers, $1.50 to $2. Robusta Compacta, 6-incb, 2 to 3 tiers, $1 each; 7-inch, 3 tiers, $1.50; 7-inch. 3 to 4 tiers, $2; 9-inch, 5 to 6 tiers, $4 to $5 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Araucarias Excelsa, 5-in., 3 tiers, 60c each; 6-in., 3 to 4 tiers, 75e; 6-in., 4 tiers, $1; 7-in., 4 to 5 tiers, $1.25. Excelsa glauca, 6-in., 2 tiers, 75c; 7-in., 3 to 4 tiers, $1.25. Robusta Compacta, 6-in., 2 tiers, $1; 6-in., 3 tiers, $1.25; 7-in., 3 tiers, $1.50. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Araucaria Excelsa, 5-inch pots, 2 ft. high, 5 whorls, $1 each; 6-inch, 2 ft. 6 in. high, 6 whorls, $1.50 each; $14 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Araucaria Excelsa, 6-in., 65c each. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. ASPARAGUS. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, out of 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. ASP. SPRENGERI, out of 3-in. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. The above prices are for clean, healthy, well established plants. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 7th St., Pittsburgh, Pa; Asparagus plumosus, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 4-in., $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. Strong 2%-inch stock, $2.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN CO. • 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Asparagus Plumosus, 80c per 100; $3.50 per 600; $6 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 75c per 100; $3 per 500; $5 per 1,000. These are June sown; strong. Prepaid. Strictly cash. C. W. Har- rold, 1849 E. Main St., Decatur, 111. ASPARAGUS— 100.000 good strong 2-in. As- paragus plumosus, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO., Springfield, Ohio. Asparagus plumosus. 2%-inch, $18 per 1.000; $2 per 100. Sprengeri Seedlings, $5 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. SPRENGERI, 2V,-inch, 2y„c; 250 for $5.25; 3-ineh, 4c; 250 for $9. All A-l stock. C. K. WISNER, 237 E. Delaware. Toledo, Ohio. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI. 3-inch, $5; 4-inch, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus Lutzi, 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100. P. S. Randolph & Sons, R. D. No. 1, Verona, Pa. 21/2-inch ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERI at $2 per 100. Cash, please. EDGAR EASTERDAY, Nokomis, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 3-inch, 5c. S'chluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. BEGONIAS. BEGONIAS. CINCINNATI, 2%-inch..: $14.00 per 100 3 -inch 18.00 per 100 " 4 -Inch 30.00 per 100 FLORENCE DAVENPORT, 3-ineh 15.00 per 100 " " 4-inch 25.00 per 100 CHATELAINE, 2%-inch 3.50 per 100 " 3 -inch 7.00 per 100 " 4 -inch 12.00 per 100 ERFORDI, 2%-inch 3.00 per 100 PRIMA DONNA, 2%-inch 3.00 per 100 SMITHII, 2%-inch 3.00 per 100 MELIOR, 4 -inch 50.00 per 100 " 3 -inch 35.00 per 100 2%-inch 25.00 per 100 ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. BEGONIAS. Best stock obtainable in following varieties: 100 Cincinnati, 2%-inch $15.00 Cincinnati, 3-inch 25.00 Florence Davenport, 2%-inch 15.00 Melior, 2%-inch 25.00 Chatelaine, 2%-inch 4.00 Erfordi, Prima Donna, Triumph 3.00 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. BEGONIA LORRAINE. Per 100 Per 100 2V,-inch $12.00 4-inch $35.00 3 -inch 20.00 5-inch 50.00 BEGONIA GLORY OF CINCINNATI. Per 100 Per 100 2 y-inch $15.00 3%-inch $30.00 3 -inch 25.00 4%-inch 40.00 JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Begonias, Gloire de Chatelaine, Pfitzer, Triumph and Prima Donna, 2-inch, $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000; 3-inch, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Vernon, white and pink, 2-ineh, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. BEGONIA LORRAINES'. Order now and get choice stock, 3-inch at 15c; 4-inch at 25c; 5-inch at 50c. 10 per cent discount if bank draft accompanies order. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. Begonias, flowering, 12 kinds, 2%-inch, $5.50 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Chatelaine, 2%-inch, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 4-ineh, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Begonias, Lorraine, Cincinnati and Luminosa. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Begonia Rex, 3-inch, 6c. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. BERBERIS. BERBERRY. WE OFFER BERBERIS THUNBERGI. Each Ten 100 1,000 12-18-in., light 10c $0.80 $5.00 $40.00 12-lS-in 15c 1.00 6.00 50.00 18-24-in 20c 1.25 8.00 70.00 2-3-ft 25c 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spireas and Privet. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, 111. BOXWOOD. BOXWOODS. PYRAMIDS — Broad, heavy uniform speci- mens, 2 ft., $2.25 each; 3 ft., $3.25 each; 4 ft., $4.50 each. Price includes tubs, f. 0. b. Dundee. BUSH SHAPE— 14-in., balled, 40c each; 16- in., balled, 45c each. THE D. HILL NURSERY CO., Inc., BOX 404. DUNDEE, ILLINOIS'. Boxwoods, pyramid. 2 ft., $1 each; 2% ft., $1.50; 3 ft., $2; 3%-, ft., $2.50. Standard shape, 14x14 inch. $2.50 each. Globe, 14x14 inch, $3. Heavy bushes, 2 ft.. $1.50; nice bushes, 15 in. f 35c each. F. 0. Franzen, 5319 N. Clark St., Chicago. Box trees, standard, pyramid and bush, in- various sizes. Price list on demand. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. BULBS. Bulbs, Narcissus: Victoria, $12 per 1,000; Sulphur Phoenix, $12. Tulips: Belle Alliance, $10 per 1,000; La Heine, $7; Proserpine, $20; Keiserskroon, $14. Lilium Formosum: 7-9-inch, 250 to case, $55 per 1,000; 8-9-inch, 225 to- case, $65; 9-10-ineh, 180 to case, $75. Lilium Giganteum: 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $48 per 1,000; 8-9-inch, 250 to case, $65; 8-10-inch, 225 to case, $80. White Roman hyacinths: 11-12- ctms., 2,400 to case, $21 per 1,000. Cold Stor- age Lilies: Giganteum, 7-9-inch, 300 to case, $15 per case; 9-10-inch, 200 to case, $16.50 per case. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New- York. Bulbs, Paper White Grandiflora, 14 ctm., $10.50 per 1,000; Empress, 1st size, $12; mother bulbs, $17.50; Emperor. 1st size, $12; mother bulbs. $17; Golden Spur, 1st size, $13; mother bulbs, $18; Trumpet Major. 1st size, $10.50; Victoria, 1st size, $12.50; Von Sion, 1st size. $13; select Double Nose, $18. St. Louis Seed- Co., 411-413 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mo. , BIG DROP IN BULBS. Send for Special Prices. Darwin tulips, single and double tulips, hyacinths, narcissus. Plant Darwin tulips this year outdoor for Memorial. Melrose Bulb Im- porting Co., Melrose, Mass. Bulbs, Japan grown freesias and L. For- mosums, also cold storage giganteums always on hand. The Yokohama Nursery Co., Wool- worth Bldg., New York. Bulbs, Giganteum, 7-9, 300 to case, $50 per 1,000; 8-9. 250 to case, $70 per 1,000; 8-10, 225 to case. $80 per 1.000; 9-10, 200 to case, $90 per 1,000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co., 1004 Lincoln Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Bulbs. Lilium Candidum, $6.50 per 100; $60 per 1,000. Hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, etc. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago. Bulbs, cold storage, giganteum and magnifi- cum. For prices see advertisement on front cover. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 383-387 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. CANNAS. Canna Firebird. 25 or more, 20c each, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York- CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS' — 5.000 Mrs. C. W. Ward in splendid condition that we pre- fer to sell at $30 per 1,000 rather than lose- them by the next heavy frost now about due. Wire your orders and we will guarantee satis- faction. This ad will not appear again. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 736 The American Florist. Oct. 23, ■ CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS, LARGE, THRIFTY, CLEAN STOCK. WE GUARANTEE EVERY PLANT. GROWN BY US WITH SPECIAL CARE. READY FOR YOU NOW. Per 1.000 WHITE PERFECTION $50.00 PINK ENCHANTRESS 60.00 BEACON 60.00 •COMFORT 65.00 PHILADELPHIA 70.00 500 AT 1,000 RATE. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY, FRED BURKI, Pres. T. P. LANGHANS, Sec. W. A. CLARKE, Treasurer. THE FAMOUS FLORICULTURAL ESTABLISH- MENT OF THE UNITED STATES. •CARNATION SPECIALISTS. WHOLESALE GROWERS. 116-118 SEVENTH ST., PITTSBURGH, PA. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine, clean, healthy stock, -which leading •florists everywhere recognize as the best obtain- able. Our plants are unusually fine this season and we advise placing orders early for imme- diate or future delivery. The demand is heavy for good stock and we fill all orders in rotation. •Order today. 100 1,000 Washington $5.00 $45.00 White Enchantress 6.00 55.00 "White Perfection 6.00 45.00 ■Rosette 5.00 50.00 Pink Enchantress 5.00 50.00 Philadelphia 6.00 55.00 WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists, 162 North Wabash Ave.. Chicago, 111. CARNATION PLANTS. 1,000 White Wonder and 2,000 Light Pink •and Dark Pink Plants at the rate of $40.00 per 1,000. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 178 North Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, Phila- delphia and Beacon, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. White Enchantress and above varieties, good -seconds, 4c. Cash, please. HARRY HEINL, West Toledo, O. Field-grown carnation plants. White Perfec- tion, Rose Pink Enchantress, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Philadelphia, Zoe Symonds, Washington, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATION PLANTS, strong, field-grown Pink Enchantress, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, •Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnation Belle Washburn, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Bassett & Washburn, 178 N. Wa- bash Ave., Chicago. Carnation Miss Theo, rooted cuttings, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Littlefleld & Wyman, North Abington, Mass. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, pot-plants, 5% and 6-inch pots, 40c, 50c and 60c each; 7-inch, 75c, $1, :$1.25, $1.50 and up. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. CLEMATIS. Clematis. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. COLEUS. COLEUS, Brilliancy or Xmas Red, fine all jear plant; strong 3-inch stock, $4 per 100. You can't have too many. Cash, please. HEINL & WEBER, Terre Haute,. Ind. COLEUS^Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. COLEUS. Brilliancy or Xmas Red, 3-inch, $5 •per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. CROTONS. Crotons, 4-inch, $4 per doz. ; $30 per 100; 5-incb, $6 to $9 per doz. Large plants, $1 and $1.50 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chest- nut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Crotons, all the best vars., 4-inch, $3.75 per •doz.; $30 per 100; 4-inch, specials, well grown, large as ordinary 5-inch, 60c each; $50 per 100; 3-inch special, 2 to 3 ft. high, 75c each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Crotons, 5-inch, 50c each; $45 per 100; 5-inch, strong, 75c each; $70 per 100; 6-inch pots, $1 -to $1.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton ■Grove, 111. CYCLAMEN. CYCLAMEN GIGANTEUM. WANDSBBK TYPE. In excellent condition; ready for shift; about 10,000 to go out for Immediate delivery; mostly pink, red and salmon colors of the Improved Wandsbek. WE NEED THE SPACE. 2y,-inch $ 4.00 per 100 3 -inch 7.00 per 100 3 -inch, extra selected 10.00 per 100 4 -inch 12.50 per 100 4 -Inch, extra selected 18.00 per 100 SEEDS, 8 varieties, equally divided, $5 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. Cyclamen — No better plants on the broad earth. Plenty of Reds, Salmon Pinks, etc., 3-inch at 10c; 4-inch at 20c; 5-inch 'at 40c; 6-inch at 70c. Deduct 10 per cent if bank draft with order. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, "Colo. Cyclamen Giganteum, Southerton's Prize strain, 4-inch plants, ready for a shift; assorted colors; only the best varieties, $14 per 100. R. J. Southerton, Highland Park, 111. Cyclamen, 3-inch, 8c; 4-inch, 15c; 5-inch, 40c. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Cyclamen seedlings, best strain, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago, 111. CYCLAMEN, strong flowering plants, 25c to 50c each. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cyclamen, 8 vars., 2%-ln., $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1,000; 3-in., $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Cyclamen, best German strain, 3-inch pota, $8 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Cyclamen Giganteum, 6-inch, 50c. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Cyclamen. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DAHLIAS. DAHLIAS, best varieties of named and rare seedlings at living prices. Also have fancy seed, 25c per packet. FORT RECOVERY DAHLIA GARDENS, Fort Recovery, Ohio. Dahlia roots, Cleopatra, Delice, Jack Rose, Kind's Pink, Lyndhurst, Minnie McCullough, Sylvia, White Swan, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J. DAISIES. CHICAGO WHITE. Special strain, 2%-inch, $4.00 per 100. ETOILE D'OR. 2-inch, $4.00 per 100. A. E. HUNT & CO., 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Daisy Bellis (Monstrosa) pink and white, strong plants, $1.50 per 1,000. Cash. Prompt shipping. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kala- mazoo, Mich. Daisy Mrs. F. Sander, 2-in., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Gracilis, 8-inch, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; 6-inch, $2.50 per doz.; $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. DRACAENAS. 50,000 extra healthy and large field-grown DRACENA INDIVISA, $15, $20 and $25 per 100; any quantity. Try tbem. Also 7,000, 6, 7 and 8-inch pot-grown. ALONZO J. BRYAN, Wholesale Florist, Washington, New Jersey. Dracsena indivlsa, 2-in., 5c; 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c each. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. EUONYMUS. EUONYMUS RAD1CANS VEGETUS— Three- year-old potted plants for immediate delivery; also three-year, field-grown plants, $20 per 100; $2.50 per doz. Illustrated booklet. THE GARDEN NURSERIES, Narberth, Pa. PERNS. Asplenium nidus avis (Birdsnest fern) 4-In. pans, $4 per doz.; 5-in., $6; 6-in., $12; 7-in., $15; 8-in., $24. Ferndish ferns in flats and 2%- in. a specialty. H. Plath, Lawrence and Winni- peg Aves., San Francisco, Calif. FERNS. Ferns, Nephrolepls Teddy Jr., 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 4-in., $3 per doz.; 8%- in., $1.80 per doz.; 2%-in., $6 per 100. Ble- gantissima Compacta, 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3&-in., $3 per doz.; 2%-in., $6 per 100. Elegantissima, Specimens, 10-in., $2.60 each; 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 2>4-in., $6 per 100. Muscosa and Smithii, 5-in.. $6 per doz.; 3%-in., $3 per doz. Harrissii, 8-tn. t $12 per doz. Superbissima, 8-in., $12 per doz.; 6-in., $6 per doz.; 3%-in. t $3 per doz. Clbotium Schiedei, Specimens, 10-in., $7.50 each. Small ferns for pans, assorted varieties, 3%-in., $15 per 100; 2%-in., $3.50 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. 100,000 good strong 2-in. Ferns: Boston, $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Sprtngfleldli, 2%- in., $i per 100; $35 per 1,000. Boston and Springfieldii, 3-in., $8 per 100; Boston, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12 per 100. Above now ready for delivery. Other sizes and varieties for later delivery. Write us for special prices on larger lots. THE SPRINGFIELD FLORAL CO.. Exclusive Fern Growers, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO FERNS. Boston, 4-inch $12.00 per 100 Boston, 5-inch 25.00 per 100 Boston, 7-inch 75c each Scotti, 4-inch $12.00 per 100 JOHN KRUCHTEN COMPANY, 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Cibotium Schiedei, 8-inch pots, $2.50 each; 10-ineh tubs, $3.50 to $5 each. The Glory fern. Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa, 3-inch, $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100; 4-inch, $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100; 6-inch, $1 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPLENIUM NIDUS AVIS (Bird's-nest Fern). Good, strong, healthy plants, 4-inch pots, $40 per 100; 5-inch pots, $75 per 100; 6-ineh pots, $100 per 100. WM. K. HARRIS, 55th and Springfield Ave., W. Philadelphia, Pa. Nephrolepls Verona, 2-inch, $8 per 100; $72 per 1,000; 2%-ineh, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 3-inch, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. P. S. Ran- dolph & Sons, R. D. No. 1, Verona, Pa. Ferns, Boston, Roosevelt and Whitmani, 6- in., 50c each; $45 per 100; 7-in., 75c; 8-in., $1; 10-in., $2 and $2.50; 12-in., $3 and $3.50 each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Ferns, Boston, 5-inch, 20c; G-in., 35c; 7-ln., 60c. Whitmani, 5-in., 20c; 6-in., 35c; The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago, 111. BOSTON FERNS. Extra heavy 4-inch, $13.60 per 100; 5-inch, $20 per 1 100; 6-inch, $30 per 100. THE WAGNER PARK NURSERY CO., Sidney, Ohio. BOSTON FERNS ready for 5-lnch pots, $16 per 100. R. O. LOMMATZSCH, R. No. 1, La Grange, 111. Ferns, Boston, Scottii, Whitmani, Roosevelt, Scholzelii, 4-inch, $20 per 100. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-inch, 5c; 4-inch, 8c. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Cibotium Schiedei, 7-inch, $2 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Boston Ferns, ready for shift, 4-inch, 16c; 5-inch, 25c. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Ferns, Boston and Whitmani, 3-in., 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Boston Ferns, 3-inch, $7 per 100. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, Terre Haute, Ind. Ferns. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. GENISTAS. Genistas, 5-inch pots, compact, shapely plants, $20 per 100. Jackson & Perkins Com- pany, Newark, New York. GERANIUMS. GERANIUM ROOTED CUTTINGS, ready for immediate delivery or booked for later ship- ment at $12.50 per 1,000. Nutt, Ricard, Castel- lane, Jaulin Viaud, Poitevine, M. E. Long, (fine Salmon pink), and Snowdrift. Less five per cent if cash with order. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. Geraniums, 2-inch stock: Nutt, Dagata, Ri- card, Red Wing, Viaud, La Favorite, Jaulin, Perkins and Oberle, $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. Ruby, Gen. Wayne, Frenot, Hill, Dry- den, Annie Vincent, Atlantis, Luigi Grandi, Poitevine, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, Ohio. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write (Is About It. *9 T 5- The American Florist. 737 Geraniums. 15 vars., 2^4-in., $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, $12.50 per 1,000. ■Ricard and Poitevine, $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Nutt, Buchner, Ricard, Perkins, Poitevine, 2-in., $2 per 100: 3-in., $5 per 100. •Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, 3-inch pots, ready for shipment, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Geraniums. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. GREENS. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, 41.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1.000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag. Perpetuated moss, 43.50 per bag. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Lyrata, $2.50 per case. Fancy ferns, 41.25 per 1,000; dagger ferns, $1 per 1,000. Natural moss, $1.75 per bag; perpetuated moss, 43.50 per bag. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, medium length sprays, $1.25 per 100. Cash. BERNO FLORAL ■ CO., Orlando, Fla. Southern Wild Smilax, 50 lb. case, $2.50. H. S. Worthy, Morris, Ga. HELIOTROPE. Heliotrope, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Em- mans, Newton. N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea's for Easter forcing. French vari- eties, including all best sorts, such as Bouquet Rose. Mme. E. Mouilliere. Mme. Maurice Hamar, Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard, Senateur Henri David. Otaksa, old standard variety, 4-inch ■pots, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100; 5-inch pots, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100; 6-inch pots. $6 per doz.; $40 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 369 River St., Chicago. Hydrangeas, Otaksa, field-grown, ready for 5-inch pots, 15c each. French varieties, in field, ready for 5-inch pots, pink and white, 20c each. Otaksa. in field, large plants, ready for 9-inch pots, 75c each. Otaksa, pot-grown, 3-inch, $3.60 per doz. French varieties, pot- grown, 5-inch. $4.20 per dozen. The Geo. Witt- Dold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. New French hydrangeas, out-door, pot-grown, fi-inch pots, 7 to 10 branches, $25 per 100; 5 ■to 6 branches, $20 per 100; 4 branches, $15 per 100. Bouquet Rose, Gen. de Vibraye, La Lorraine, Mme. Maurice Hamar, Mme. E. Mouilliere, Radiant. Jackson & Perkins Com- pany, Newark, New York. Hydrangeas. French, best varieties, 4-inch. 420; 5-inch, $25; 6-inch, $30 per 100. P. S. Randolph & Sons. R. D. No. 1, Vero na, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, strong field-grown 1 to 6 shoots. 2%c a shoot. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-inch, home-grown, well ■budded. 20e each; $15 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, 3-inch at $5; 5-inch. 420; 6-inch, $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, ■ Grand Rapids, Mich. IRISES. Irises. Catalogue now readv. Peterson Nurs- ery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. IVIES. GERMAN IVY. looted cuttings. 60c per 100; $5 per 1,000. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 5 and 6-ineh pots, 410 to $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. LILY OF THE VALLEY. From Storage. Cold Storage Valley, Brim's Celebrated Chi- cago Market Brand, best to be had in Valley, giving the best results all year round. $18 for 1.000; $9.50 for 500; $5.00 for 250; $2.50 for 100. Florists' Money Maker, best Valley at moderate prices. $16 for 1,000; $8.50 for 50Q; S4.50 for 250; $2.00 for 100. H. N. Bruns, 3032 Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the valley, from cold storage. New York or Chicago, $16 per 1,000; $8.50 per 500; $4.50 per 250 pips. Chas. Schwake &"Co., Inc., 90-92 West Broadway, New York. Lily of the valley pips, ex. cold storage. New York or Chicago. Finest grade of Ger- man and Danish pips. Ask for prices. Loech- ner & Co., Inc., 11 Warren St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Coleus, moonvines, heliotrope, lemon verbenas, parlor ivy, ageratum, alyssum, alternantheras, salvias, 2-inch pots, $2 per 100; 3-inch pots, $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Cyperus Alternifolia (umbrella plant), 4-inch, $8 per 100. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Polypodium Mandianum, 6-inch, 75c each; 8- inch, $1.25 each. P. S". Randolph & Sons, R. D. No. 1, Verona, Pa. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Hill's hardy evergreens for decorating win- dow boxes, urns, etc. Hill's hardy tubbed evergreens and boxwoods. For varieties and prices see advertisements elsewhere in this issue. The D. Hill Nursery Co., Inc., Box 404, Dundee, III. . 500,000 Trees, Shrubs and Vines. Lining out stock and steds of same. Get my list. May save you money. Benj. Connell, Florist, Mer- chantville, N. J. ORCHIDS. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- establish ejL__Lj^er_&_JIurr^IL_Summit JL _N ; __J ; _ Orchids. Francisco Delgado Q., Bogoto (Cha- pinero) , Columbia. PALMS. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Single Plats. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 4-inch pots, 5 to 6, IS $ 0.40 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 24 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 28 to 30 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 32 to 34 2.00 7-inch pots, 6 to 7, 36 3.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 38 3.50 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 48 5.00 Specimens, $15 to $50. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Made-up plants. 6-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 24 ins $ 1.50 7-inch pots, 3 plants in a pot, 38 ins 3.50 Specimens, very heavy $10.00 to 12.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Single Plants. Leaves. Inches high. Each. 6-inch pots, 5 to 6, 28 to 30 $ 1.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 34 to 36 1.50 6-inch pots, 6 to 7, 38 to 42 2.00 6-inch pots, 6 to 7. 44 to 46 2.25 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 50 to 54 5.00 8-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 ft 6.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 5 to 5% ft 8.00 10-inch tubs, 6 to 7, 6 to 6% ft 10.00 POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Palms. For varieties, sizes and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. PANSIES. PANSY SEEDS. FINEST GERMAN GIANT GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, $5 per oz.; Yi oz., $1.50; trade packet. 50c. EXHIBITION STRAIN, taken only from Elite flowers, $10 per oz. ; ^4 oz., $3; trade packet, $1. Common Giant, mixed, $3 per oz. ; y± oz., $1; trade packet, 35c. PANSY SEEDLINGS, GOLD MEDAL STRAIN, 50c per 100; $4.00 per 1,000. ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. PANSIES— The Big Giant Flowering kind, $3 per 1,000; 10.000 for $25. If I could only show the nice plants, hundreds of testimonials and repeat orders, I would be flooded with new business. Cash. JAMES MOSS, Wholesale Grower, JOHNSVILLE, PA. Pansy Plants, giant flowering, $2.50 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii, 4-inch, 35c each; $30 per 100; 5-inch. 50c each; $45 per 100; 6-Inch, 75c each. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. PEONIES. Peonies. 25 acres, best varieties. Write for prices. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Peonies. Write for list. Peterson Nursery, Stock Exchange Bldg., Chicago. PEPPERS. XMAS PEPPERS, extra fine plants, full of berries, 4-inch at $10 per 100. Also Jerusalem Cherries, 6-inch at $15 per 100. ELITCH-LONG GREENHOUSES, Denver, Colo. CELESTIAL PEPPERS, 6-inch at $25 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. PERENNIALS. Perennials, Delphinium Gold Medal hybrids, $3 per 100; Formosum, $6 per 100; Belladonna, $10 per 100. Phlox, Ant. Mercle, Beranger, Clara Beuz, Eliz. Campbell, Gen. Van Heutz. Mrs. Jenkins, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Ten thousand Perennials, fleld-grown, eighteen varieties. Will exchange for 2%-in. hydrangea, nursery stock, violets, canna, gladiolus or what have you; or sell for $3 per 100. Gerstenkorn & Klumpp, R. 4, Box 128, Decatur, 111. POINSETTIAS. P01NSETTIA HEADQUARTERS. All top cuttings. Per 100 Per 1,000 2V>-inch, strong stock $4.00 $37.50 2^-inch, extra select 5.00 45.00 3-fnch 8.00 ERNEST ROBER, WILMETTE, ILL. Clearance sale price of strong 2%-lnch Poln- settias, $4 per 100; 20 one-year-old plants given free with each order of 100; none better any- where. Cash, please. Heinl & Weber, 1640 Plum St., Terre Haute, Ind. Poinsettias, 2%-inch, $5 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Poinsettias, 4-inch, 10c; 5-inch, 20c; 6-inch, 35c. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. POINSETTIAS, 3-inch, $5 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. Poinsettias. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. PRIMULAS. PRIMULA OBC0N1CA GIGANTEA, ROSEA (pink) and white. Splendid 4-inch, ready to shift, $8 per 100. Cash. This stock will please. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalama- zoo, Mich. Primroses, Chinese, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 4-in.. $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1,000. Primula obconica. 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000; 3%-in., $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Washington, N. J. Primroses, Forbesii, Obconica alba, rosea and Ruby, 2%-inch pots, $1.50 per 100. Obc. Gigantea, 2%-inch, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. Primula obconica. 2%-inch, $3.25 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Primula chinensis, asst. 5-inch, 15c. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Primroses. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. PRIVET. PRIVET. WE OFFER AMOOR RIVER PRIVET. Each Ten 100 1,000 1S-24 in., light 10c $0.75 $3.50 $30.00 2-3 ft 15c 1.00 7.50 60.00 3-4 ft., heavy 20c 1.25 10.00 75.00 4-5 ft., heavy; 30e 1.50 12.00 100.00 Also see our ads under Spirea and Berberry. Send today for our complete price list. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, 111. California privet, any quantity, size and age. Shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and vines; full line of fruit trees and plants. Franklin Davis Nursery Co., Baltimore, Md. California privet, all sizes. Write for prices. J. T. Lovett. Little Silver. N. J. ROSES. ROSEA FRAGRANS, similar to American Beauty rose in shape, color and fragrance, 3 to 5 eye divisions, $7.50 per 100. JORDAN- SMITH PEONY GARDENS'. New Castle, Ind. Field-grown roses, hardy, firm-wooded, north- ern-grown. Send for list of varieties. Jack- son & Perkins Company, Newark, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 738 The American Florist. Oct. 23 1 Roses, English budded field-grown. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Bees, Ltd., 1077 Mill St., Liver- pool, England. SEEDS. ZVOLANEK'S WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED. ALL VARIETIES. Winter Flowering Orchid Type: MRS. A. A. SKAACH — shell pink, keeps well and retains color; y± oz., 75c; 1 oz., $1.75; 4 ozs., $6.50. WHITE ORCHID— The well known true white, % oz., 75c; % oz., $1; 1 oz., $1.75; 4 ozs., $6. CHRISTMAS PINK— Pink and white, % oz., 15c; 1 oz., 25c; 4 ozs., 75c. MRS. J. M. BARKER, standard lilac rose wings on white ground, very large and well formed flowers, % oz., $1.50; % oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $4. A. L. RANDALL CO., Wabash at Lake, Chicago. WINTER ORCHID — FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED.— I have still some of the best money makers on hand: Mrs. A. A. Skaach, clearest pink. Pink and White Orchid, White Orchid, Orchid Beauty, the clearest dark rose. Salmon, Red and other colors at $1.75 per oz. ; $6.50 per 4 ozs.; $18 1 lb. Late Spencers: White, Pink, Lavender, Red, Orange, Bl. Ferry Color, etc., 4 ozs., $1; 1 lb., $3. Late Unwin Var. Gladys Unwin, pink; Nora Unwin, white; Frank Dolby, lav. ; King Edward 7th, red and many other colors, 4 ozs., 40c; 1 lb., $1; 5 lbs., $4, so long as they last. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK. Sweet Pea Ranch, Lompoc, Calif. CYCLAMEN SEED, Gig. Improved German Strain, 10 varieties equally divided, $5 per 1,000; $3 per 500; $1 per 100. Separate Im- proved Salmon, light and dark, $7 per 1,000; $4 per 500; $1.25 per 100. ERNEST ROBER, Wilmette, 111. Seeds, tomato, pepper, egg plant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe, watermelon and field corn in variety on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedesboro, N. J. Seeds, wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Sons, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds, specialties: beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsleys, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. GODINEAU, Angers, France. Seeds, wholesale growers and dealers of Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn, Cucumbers, Musk and Watermelons, Pumpkins and Squash. West- ern Seed and Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, contract growers of cucumbers, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed, sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds, sweet peas, Spencers, grandiflora, etc. Asters and flower seeds in general. Tomato, lima and pole beans. John Bodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds, contract growers of Cucumbers, Musk- melon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds, Specialties: Pepper, egg plant, tomato, vine, seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seeds, contract growers of beans, cucumber, tomato, muskmelon, squash, watermelon, radish, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, petunias. Prices and list on applica- tion. T. B. Shepherd Co., Ventura, Calif. Seeds, growers for the trade : beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds, eucalyptus and acacia. Brunnings, P. 0. Box 857, Melbourne, Australia. Seeds, watermelon and okra; grown for whole- sale trade. W. E. Haile, Monticello, Fla. Seeds, peas, beans and sweet corn. Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, Iowa. SMILAX. SMILAX. Strong 2*A-inch stock. $1.75 per 100. JOHN KRUCHTEN CO., 162 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Smilax, 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Smilax, 2-ln., $1.25 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. Y. SMILAX, strong plants, 3-inch pots at $4 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. SPIREA. SPIREAS. WE OFFER SPIREA VAN HOUTTEL Each Ten 100 1,000 2-3 ft 15c $1.00 $7.00 $60.00 3-4 ft 20C 1.25 8.00 75.00 Send today' for our complete price list. Also see ads under Privet and Berberry. AURORA NURSERIES, Telephone 339. Aurora, 111. SWAINSONA. SWAINSONAS, white. 4-inch pots, $12.50 per 100. HENRY SMITH, Grand Rapids, Mich. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: Lettuce and cabbage, $1 per 1,000; 10,000 and over, 85c per 1,000. Pars- ley plants, 50c per 100; $3.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Parsley, dbl. curled, $2.50 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. VINCAS. Sold out of variegated Vinca rooted cuttings and plants for this spring. Orders now booked for fall delivery for field-grown plants and rooted tips. Write for prices. I. N. KRAMER & SONS, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. VINCA VARIBGATA. 3-inch, 5c; nice stock. C. L. Van Meter, Monticello, Iowa. Vinca Var., field plants, $5 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. VIOLETS. Violets, field-grown, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Alonzo J. Bryan, Wash- ington, N. J. FOR SALE— Strong violet plants, 3-inch, Princess of Wales, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. CALVERT FLORAL CO., Lake Forest, HI. Violets, Gov. Herrick, field clumps, $4 per 100. Schluraff Floral Co., Erie, Pa. CARNATION STAPLES. SUPERIOR CARNATION STAPLES. Mend your split carnations. Finest article for carnation growers introduced so far, 35c per 1,000; 3,000 for $1, postage paid. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. 38-40 "Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Superior Carnation Staples, 35c per 1,000; 3.0U0 for $1. F. W. Waite, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. GOLD FISH. TRY US on Gold Fish, Aquariums and Globes. The J. M. McCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. INSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, 75c per qt.; $2 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Scaline, 75c per qt. ; $1.50 per gal. Nikotiana, $1.50 per qt.;-$4.50 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison, N. J. Nicotine. The Grasselli Chemical Co., Cleve- land, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, New York, Cin- cinnati, St. Paul, Boston, Detroit, Birmingham, Chicago, Milwaukee, New Orleans. Liquid — NICO-FUME — Paper, for th rips, aphis, spraying, vaporizing, fumigating. The Ken- tucky Tobacco Product Co., Inc., Louisville, Ky. Nikoteen, 30% strength for spraying. Nico- tine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Aphis Punk for fumigating. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. MISCELLANEOUS. Model Extension Carnation Supports; also gal- vanized wire rose stakes. Write for prices be- fore ordering elsewhere. Igo Bros., 61-73 Met- ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Florists' supplies and wire designs of all 1 kinds. Joseph Ziska, 151 N. Wabash Ave.,. Chicago. Evans' Improved Challenge Ventilating Appa- ratus. Write for catalogue. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. Iron bench fittings and roof supports, vapor- izing pans, ventilating apparatus. Jenning's> Improved Iron Gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fertilizers. Thomson's celebrated manures. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Clovenfords, Scot- land. Aetna Brand Tankage Fertilizer. Write for prices. Farmers and Florists Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., room 5, Chicago, HI. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 75c,. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.,. Philadelphia. Clay's fertilizer. Supplied by the leading: nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Shipping boxes for cut flowers. The Hlnde- & Dauch Paper Company, 161 Water St., San- dusky, Ohio. Mastica for greenhouse glazing, F. O. Pierce- Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Pexto Pruning Shears. The Peck, Stow & Wilcox Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Pipe and fittings of all kinds. Illinois Pipe- & Mfg. Co., 2113 S. Jefferson St., Chicago. Folding flower boxes, all sizes. A. A. Arnold Paper Box Co., 16-22 S. Peoria St., Chicago. RafEa, natural and colored. McHutcbison. & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Smith's Revised Chrysanthemum Manual, 50c,. postpaid. Elmer D, Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich- POTS AND PANS. Kramer's pot hangers, $1 per doz., by ex- press. R. N. Kramer & Sons, Cedar Rapids* Iowa. Florists' red pots, all sizes, moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, Ohio. Neponset, flower, vegetable waterproof paper pot. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Standard pots, all sizes. The Whilldin Pot- tery Co., 709 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. Syracuse red pots, Syracuse Pottery Co.» Syracuse, N. Y. Standard flower pots and bulb pans, Hllflnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Red pots, standard azalea pans. Harley Pot- tery Co. , Nashville, Tenn. Pots, Hews' standard. A. H. Hews & Co., Cambridge, Mass. Red pots. Geo. Keller & Son, 2614-22 Hern- don St., Chicago. Standard red pots, bulb pans, azalea pots. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., Detroit, Mich. STAKES. Cane stakes, standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500, $3; $5.50 per 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100, 60c; per 1,000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. Bamboo stakes, green and natural, different sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd., New York City. WIRE WORK. Florist wire designs, wire hanging baskets and fancy wire lamp shades. Northwestern Wire Works, 228 13th Ave., N. E., Minneapo- lis, Minn. E. L. ROGERS, 212 W. 15th St., St. Loula, Mo., Manufacturers of Wire Designs and Flor- ists' Novelties. Write for prices. Give ua a trial. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. i9'5- The American Florist. 739 MORE KROESCHELL BOILERS USED FOR ^GREENHOUSE r HEATINC THAN buy direct B HpANYOTHEF FACTORY TO USER PRICES ^^H ^MAKI KROESCHELL BROS. GO,, 452 WEST ERIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Toledo. SHORTAGE OF STOCK RETARDS TRADE. _A scarcity of seasonable stock has retarded business to some extent. Roses have shortened up considerably and chrysanthemums have been back- ward with the result that the supply is quickly absorbed. Carnations are very good stock at present. American Beauty roses and lily .of the valley are both scarce. There has been a large amount of profitable funeral work, supplemented by a demand for table decorations, corsages and high grade flowers, occasioned by the open- ing' of the social season. FLOWER SHOW. Plans are going forward satisfac- torily for the flower show which will be held at the Art Museum, under the auspices of the local florists' club, No- vember 7-10, and a meeting of the various committees will be held every Tuesday evening until the show. Emil Kuhnke has been appointed a com- mittee of one to arrange the premium list and Arthur C. Kneisel, secretary of the club, will enthuse the retailers and have charge of the publicity in connection with the exhibition. Motion pictures accompanied by lectures, de- picting various forms of plant life, will be a feature of the show. Mr. Steffens, well-known landscape archi- tect, engaged in the "city beautiful" campaign, will assist the florists in making the show a complete success. NOTES. Metz & Bateman had charge of the decorations for two hotels as well as the convention hall during the Knights Templars' conealve. They arranged over 100 table decorations for the banquet as well as many corsages for the grand ball. Among many attractive windows ar- ranged by florists during the Knights Templars' conclave, a display artistic- ally arranged by Mr. Balke of Mrs. J. B. Freeman's establishment attracted much attention. Arthur G. Imoberstag has been elec- ted to membership in the florists' club. He is installing a new boiler and mak- ing repairs at his establishment and reports good business. Schramm Bros, are always planning to take care of increasing business. Two new houses are nearly completed at their range. S. N. Peck is busy with funeral work. He has a fine stock of cyclamens and poinsettias coming on for the holi- day trade. Feniger's Flower Shop is now graced with an attractive electric sign, the only one employed by local florists. E. C. K. Salem, O. — Harry E. Cooper, of West Grove, Pa., has purchased the florist business of Wm. Mundy. General Prices : size — 23c per ft. size — 25c per ft. Discount on full reels (approx. 500 ft.) GOODRICH Try Goodrich Green- house' ' on your next order I That extra thick, extra tough wear-resisting cover — compounded to endure by the world's largest factory, the fac- tory that builds the road- resisting treads found on Goodrich Automobile Tires — is giving months of service where other hose lasts but weeks. Then, too, "Green- house" is not readily af- fected by kinks, twists, sharp bends — that cause other hose to leak, crack, break, split apart. Greenhouse" is, in ad- dition, flexible and easy to work with. It saves time in use. Withstands high pressures, too. Any length desired in one con- tinuous piece. Write for sample — and test it yourself. The B. F. Goodrich Company World's Largest Rubber Factory AKRON, OHIO 740 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Change of Name -OF- Quaker City Machine G«. -TO- THE JOHN A. EVANS CO. RICHMOND, IND. Write for catalog. Massachusetts Agricultural College. The department of floriculture is making plans for its annual fall flower show, which is to be held November 8-9 The entire first floor of the build- ing, about 5,200 square feet, will be used for the show. Last fall the depart- ment received many favorable com- ments from men in the trade, not only for the arrangement and variety of ex- hibits but for the general excellence of the stock. Mr. Whiting, the garden- er, produced some of the finest chrys- anthemums in this part of the state. This year it is planned to make the show a bigger, better and busier one. There will be exhibits of interest to the florist and gardener as well as to the general public. The department wishes to extend to all a hearty invitation to attend. There will be a large showing of chrysanthemums; both single stem and bush plants in variety. They will be used in named collections, in masses, in groups of foliage and flowering plants and in floral arrangements. Although the chrysanthemum will be dominant, roses, carnations, violets and other florists' flowers and plants will be free- ly used. For the students in floricul- ture, there will be competitions in floral arrangement. The competition in ta- ble decoration will be limited to the junior class, with 14 entries. The seniors will have a competition in basket arrangement. There will be 10 entries in this class. In addition to these competitions, there will be vase, plant baskets and box arrangements, bouquets and corsages. There will also be exhibits of pottery, baskets and va- rious other types of containers, togeth- er with other accessories of the florist. The Northampton and Holyoke Gar- deners' and Florists' Club is to co-op- erate with the M. A. C. Florists' and Gardeners' Club for a joint meeting one evening of the show, at which time some outside speaker will talk upon floral arrangements and exhibits. A. S. T. Providence, R. I. CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN GOOD DEMAND. There was a noticeable increase in the demand for all kinds of flowers during the past week. Chrysanthe- mums were a feature, and with plenty of sunshine and good weather, we will soon have more than the market can absorb. While the demand is steady a heavy supply could not be disposed of. There have been no heavy frosts as yet and asters are still arriving in good supply, Carnations have short- ened up, but as the demand for them is light, they are not missed. Floral work holds up remarkably well and is of course welcomed by everyone in the trade. Rose prices have increased, but the quality of the cut is very good. Willis S. Pino, seedsman, reports business as being very good. He is carrying a very attractive line of Japanese novelties this year. Albert Holcher, of Johnston, R. I., is cutting some of the finest chrysanthe- mums seen in this market this season. ' H. A. T. Cedar Rapids, Ia. — The Cedar Rap- ids Floral Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $25,000. Offi- cers are : J. S. Bain, president; R. L,. Bain, secretary; B. L. Bain, treasurer. 1866-1915 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER L0CKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. THE BEST MATERIAL PRICES SERVICE CONSTRUCTION Willens Construction Co., 1529 Greenhouse Material, Heating Systems, etc. Our personal service is your best guarantee of satisfaction. S. Spaulding Ave , Chicago Sreer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and true., because both bevels are on the Game tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan- ized and will not rust. No rights or lefts. The Peerless Glazing Point Is patented. No others like^ It. Order from your deal er/ or direct from ns. 1000,75c. postpaid. Samples free. HENEY A. DBEEB.l 914 Chestnut Street/ 1 PniUaelphit. A. HERRMANN, Cfcp*. Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34th St, NEW YORK Northwestern Wire Works LOUIS P. DANCIK, Prop. Manufacturers Florist Wire Designs, Wire Hanging Baskets and Fancy Wire Lamp Shades Tel. Tri-State North 266. 228 13th Ave., N. E. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mention the American Florist when writing Trade Directory PRICE: $3.00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO Sandusky, O. — D. R. White will de- vote a new house he is erecting to pot plants. Danville, Pa. — The public schools of this borough have been organized into a flower mission, the purpose of which is to keep the George F. Geisinger Memorial hospital supplied with flow- ers. Manchester, Mass. — The North Shore Horticultural Society is plan- ning to erect a building 60 by 80 feet, as a permanent home for the society. Wm. Till, head gardener for T. Jeffer- son Coolidge, is chairman of the build- ing committee. Boilers AT SMASHED PRICES! SAVE 50% on High Grade Boilers and TUBES Our tre- m e n do u s 6tocks pur- chased for cash from . Liquidators and Trustees are secur- ed at about one-half the usual cost. Thus we save you big money on the price of equipment. Engineering Service Free. You also benefit by our free engineering service. Our 23 years of experience are at your disposal free. Have our experts furnish plans and designs for your heating problems. Take advantage of the great savings made possible by this free expert service. Our $10,000,000.00 capital aDd reputation for honest and dependable dealing back every transaction. Tell us your needs. Get our in- comparable low prices. Write for our big Free Price Wrecker Heating Catalog No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., W. 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO Note: 4-in boiler tubes at a bargain. Mention the American Florist when writing Hundreds of Florists have been convinced that we could save them 25% on Pipe and Fittings Send us your list today and be convinced that we are giving you facts. ILLINOIS PIPE 6 MFG. CO. 2113 S. Jefferson Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG ' Buchbinder Bros 518 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, 111. Always mention The American Florist when writing. : : : : *9' 5- The American Florist. 741 Landscape Gardening A course for Garden- ers, Florists and Home makers, taught by Prof. Beal of Cornell University. Progressive florists recognize the growing importance of a knowl- edge of landscape art. We also offer a prac- tical course in Flori- culture, including Greenhouse Con- struction and Management. Send lor catalogue. Address The Home Correspondence School Dept. C. F., Springfield, Mass. PROF. BEAL. Kansas City. SUPPLY OF STOCK LIMITED. The market experienced an unusual shortage of stock during the past week, the receipts not being- sufficient to sup- ply the city trade let alone the ship- ping orders, but everything was of ex- cellent quality and brought fancy prices. Chrysanthemums took the lead at prices varying from $3 to $7 per dozen. Roses and carnations were prac- tically off the market. Some asters and gladioli are still seen. NOTES. The Alpha Floral Co. have been very busy with funeral work and have been fortunate in having enough stock to meet the requirements. Out-of-town business is on the increase at this es- tablishment. Scarcity of stock has interfered with shipping trade at T. J. Noll & Co.'s establishment. Roses and carnations have been so scarce they have had to rely to quite an extent on chrysanthe- mums. Miss Edith Roberts, formerly with the Costello-Moore Floral Co., has opened a flower shop at 11 East Elev- enth street. Her many friends wish her every success. Henry Kusik & Co. report stock very scarce, although chrysanthemums are more plentiful. Supplies are moving well. Henry Kusik has started on a three weeks' trip. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower & Plant Co. reports stock at their range looks very promising. Good quality roses, carna- tions and chrysanthemums are being cut at present. Dahlias at the Chandler Green- houses have been protected from the frost by their foliage and about 8,000 were cut last week. W. J. Barnes has been having a rec- ord breaking week of funeral business. His greenhouses were able to meet the requirements. Since AI. Sexton has taken charge of the greenhouses at St. Mary's, the stock has shown much improvement. W. Li. Rock Floral Co. is having a good trade, both local and shipping. Stock is arriving in better supply. Ed. Ellsworth, of The Rosery, reports business very good. His poinsettia plants are sold out. Beiderman & Son report good busi- ness, with excellent future prospects. Adolph D. Mohr is cutting some very fine yellow chrysanthemums. Arthur Newell is visiting his son, "Walter, at Columbia, Mo. J. Austin will return this week from Excelsior Springs. Visitors : Wm. Hughes, Zanesville, O.; "Sprinkle-proof Sam" Seligman, New York. E. J. B. Waukesha, Wis. — Andrew Butchart has added several new buildings to his range, Broadway and Carpenter place. AS THE SEASON ADVANCES you want to be sure of quick service when in need of any greenhouse material. We not only promise but actually give you quick service, and can supply anything you need either for new greenhouses or repairs. Twenty-five years' experience. Best Material. Reasonable Prices. ICKES-BRAUN MILL CO. 2340 WABANSIA AVE. (near Western and North Aves.), CHICAGO Greenhouse Material, Greenhouse Hardware, Hotbed Sash. Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. h. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.50. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago EVERY Florist owning or managing a greenhouse should have one of our cata- logs on Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. It's full of practical sugges- tions and makes a handy ready reference for material and prices. We will send yours free immediately upon request. Write for one today. ADVANCE CO., RICHMOND, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing Since Its Organization The Florists' Hail Association has paid 2,250 losses, aggregating 348,000.00. For particulars, address JOHN G. ESLER, Saddle River, N. J. Lock the door before the horse is stolen. Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000 $1.75; 50.000 $7.50. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. "SUPERIOR" INTERNAL-FIRED BOILER For Hot Water Heating SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS 846-848 W. Superior Street CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Attention, Mr. Greenhouse Man. When erecting your next bench, why not build with material that will last ? Our clay tile benches, made from burned clay, same as flower pots, need no replacing, and the cost is very little more than wood. Tile bottoms furnished anywhere in car- load or less quantities. Write today for circular. CAMP CONDUIT CO., Cleveland, O. Mention the American Florist when writing 742 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Now is the Time To Subscribe to the Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Largest Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual sub- cription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (Interna- tional money order). Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY BURNLEY. ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. TKADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Business during the past week has brightened up considerably, with the result that one at times hears the old expressions. "We had a very good day", or "We have been very busy to- day", and these busy or very good days help the florist over an otherwise hard time, for if all were known trade is not nearly what it should be. Slight frosts have cut down the outdoor flow- ers and indoor stock is arriving in meager quantities. Chrysanthemums have made their appearance but in limited numbers and carnations are still scarce. Roses are fairly plentiful, but are small in size. There is little demand for the services of the land- scape gardeners this fall as everybody seems inclined to put off this work un- til after the war. Shrubs and peren- nials are in consequence not in de- mand. CLUB MEETING. The Montreal Gardeners & Florists' Club had one of the best attended meetings for some time at its last ses- sion, there being present quite a array of the "veterans." G. A. Robinson made his first appearance since his recovery from his recent severe illness and was congratulated on all sides. Jas. Bennett of Lachine, while not an entire stranger, is always welcomed as a visitor, not as a regular attendant. John Walsh, Tim Martell and John Ed- dy, who are looked upon as more than ordinary members, honored the meet- ing with their presence. Wm. Cotter, who has just recovered from a severe illness, was also present. The essayist for the evening, J. Theule, spoke on the 1 subject, "Outdoor Culture of Carnations . for Cut Blooms," which proved an interesting theme and sev- eral florists and gardeners may be led to adopt the speaker's method, which consists of taking cuttings in Septem- ber and October, growing in pots dur- ing the winter and planting out early in May. Handled in this way they will flower all summer. His splendid ex- hibits at various meetings in the club rooms as well as at the Montreal Hor- ticultural Society's September show, where he carried off first honors in competition with flowers grown under glass, speak well for his method. The number of automobiles in use in the trade in this city is steadily in- creasing. William C. Hall and C. A. Smith are the latest additions to the list. J. L,. St. Claie, Mich. — Wm. Munt, land- scape architect engaged in the city park department will build a green- house on Brown street. Indianapolis, Ind.— H. H. Tall, chief florist, and the board of park commis- sioners, are making plans for new gardens in Garfield park to be planted next spring. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND. AFIvORIST called on us last week and bought four 2-in. Emergency Pipe Clamps at 64c each. In preparing for trouble. J he is going to save himself twenty times 64c some of these days. Write us. M.B. SKINNER & CO., B60 Washington Blvd. , Chicago. AETNA BRAND TANKAGE FERTILIZER Is the best balanced fertilizer manufactured. It contains the ten salts constituting soil. It is giving satisfactory results wherever used. FARMERS' AND FLORISTS' FERTILIZER CO. 809 Exchange Ave., Room 5, Tel. Drover 1932 U. S. YARDS, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Everything for the Greenhouse J. C. MONINfiER COMPANY, CHICAGO 902 BlMJdwik St. CINCINNATI Don Central Life BUt. NEW TORI HarkridgcBMi (Not Inc.) The Original and Only ELASTIC=LYKE LIQUID PUTTY Positively will not get hard, run in hot nor heave in cold weather. "fcT' The Elastic-Lyke Co. 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing TJniontown, Pa. — The Rosary Com- pany, with Jerome O'Leary as man- ager, will open a flower shop at the Fountain, October 25. The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, red spider, thrips. mealy bug and soft scale. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $2.50. FUNG1NE An infallible spray remedy for rose mildew, carnation and chrysanthemum rust. Quart. 75c. Gallon, $2.00. VERMINE A soil sterilizer for cut, eel, wire and angle worms. Quart. $1.00. Gallon, $3.00. SCALINE A scalicide and fungicide combined for San Jose and various scale on trees and hardy stock, and various blights which affect them. Quart, 75c. Gallon, $1.50. NIKOTIANA A 12% nicotine solution properly diluted for fumigating or vaporizing. Quart, $1.50. Gallon, $4.50. If yon cannot obtain our products from your local dealer send ns your order and we will ship immediately through onr nearest agent. APH1NE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Geo. A. Bdrniston, M. C. Ebhl, President. Treasurer. A STIC A /f\ 'FOR.9S7T— v* USE IT NOW. F.O.PIERCEGD. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK Mastica is elastic and tenacious, admits of expan- sion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with hard putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK For Fumigating. Ask Your Dealer for it. NICOTINE MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS W5- The American Florist. 743 Established 1765 Incorporated 1904 HEWS RED POROUS POTS POT MAKERS I Standard-Azalea, Bulb, Orchid, Fern, Hanging, Embossed. Rose, Carnation, Palm Cycla- I WORLD'S LARGEST FOR A CENTURY AND A HALF. I men, Cut Flower. Special Shapes to Order. Chicken Founts, Pigeon Nests. Bean Pots, Etc. I M ANUFACTURtKb. WAREHOUSES: Cambridge, Mass. New York, N. Y. A. H. HEWS & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. 1000 Ready Packed Crates Standard Flower Pots and Bulb Pans Can be shipped at an hour"s notice. Price per 456 4V 2 -in., crate, $5.24 2000 19i-in., crate, $6.00 1500 2 4.88 1500 2H 5.25 1500 2V 2 6.d0 1000 3 5.00 800 3% 5.80 500 4 4.50 320 5 210 54 44 6 120 7 60 8 4.51 3.78 3.16 4.20 3.00 IILFIN6ER BROS. POTTERY, WwST August Rolker & Sons, 51 Barclay St., New York City Agents. Our Specialty: Long Distance and Export trade. Syracuse Red Pots Standard Pots Azalea Pots, Pans A large stock ready for immediate shipments. Our catalogue will tell you all about them. SYRACUSE POTTERY C. Breitschwerth, Prop. SYRACUSE, - - N. Y. Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. I. KRAMER £ SON, Cedar Rapids, la. Those Red Pots "STANDARDS" Fall size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Detroit. Mich. Rep. 490 Howard St. RED POTS STANDARD AZALEAS FANS BARLEY POTTERY CO., NASHVILLE, TENN. NICOTINE 40% GUARANTEED BY The GRASSELLI CHEMICAL CO. CLEVELAND NEWYORK CINCINNATI CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST. PAUfc* ST. LOUIS WRITE FOR PRICES SH RED POTS that you will be proud to have on your benches is the kind we have to offer. We use nothing but the best material and skilled labor and offer you a first-class pot at a popular price. All goods are carefully selected and packed, thus insuring full count upon opening your crates; isn't that worth considering! 1 We also have a full line of Azalea Pots, Hanging Baskets and other goods used by Florists— ask for catalogue. We also make the famous "Moss Aztec" Ware. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. v Gen'l Office and Works SO. ZANESVILLE, O. New York, Wm. M. Warnn, 16 W. 23rd St Chicago, H. A. Harrison, 6 East Lake St. DREER'S" "Cedar Plant Tubs 100 $130.00 115.00 92.00 56.00 40.00 32.00 28.00 Mauulactured lor us exclusively. The best tub ever introduced; the neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted green, with electric welded hoops. The four largest sizes have drop handle . Henry A. Dreer, s«Js, Plants, Bulbs ad Suppfe, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. No. Diam, Ea. Doz. 10 20in. $1.45 $16.00 18 in. 1.30 14.00 11.25 7.00 5.00 4.00 3.50 SAeWHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY FLOWER POTS MADE IN PHILADELPHIA WAREHOUSE IN LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. The Regan Printing House LARGE RONS OF CATALOGUES ODR SPECIALTY WRITE FOR PRICES. 527 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO NEPONSET Flower Vegetable Waterproo PAPER POTS Waterproof, Don't Break, Cost Little. Shippers may use them and save their customers many dollars in express charges. Vaughan's Seed Store, Agents Chicago and New York PRINTING FOR FLORISTS Send for samples of Three Color Shipping Labels and Florists' Tags. Letterheads and Envelopesshowine special designs for florists. Gorham fie Limpus Press 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. SEO. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices. 2614-2622 Herndon St, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots Porosity and Strength Unsurpassed. Write for prices. A. F.~KOHR 2934-36-38 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing TradeDirectory Price: $3.00, postpaid American Florist Co, 440 S. Dearborn Street, CHICAGO 744 The American Florist. Oct. 23, Index to Advertisers Advance Co The.. ..741 Aloha Floral Co.... 721 American Spawn Co. 732 Amlins E C Co 715 Anderson S A 721 Angermueller G H..717 AphineMleCo 742 Archias Floral Co. . .724 Arnold A A Paper Box Co 720 ^cbmann Godfrey.. 725 Badgley & B-shop..719 Barnard W W Co... 727 Bassett&Washbum. 710 731 Baumer Aug R 721 Baur Window Glass Co IV Beaven E A 720 Begerow's 722 BereerBros 716 BerningH G 717 Blackistone Z D... 723 Bodger] & Sons Co. 729 Boland J B Co 721 BolgianoJ& Sons.... 727 Bragg Ross 721 Bramley & Son 724 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 726 Breitmeyer's J Sons. . 722 Brown A C 724 Bruns HN 727 Brunnings 728 Bryan Alonzoj 734 Bnchbinder Bros 740 BuckbeeH W 724 Bndlong] A 714 Burpee WA&Co 728 Caldwell theWoods man Co 720 California Florists. .724 CampConduit Co. ..741 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 712 Chicago House Wrecking Co 740 Clark E B Seed Co.. 729 Clarke's Sons D 723 Clay & Son 742 Cleveland Cut Flower Co 723 Cleveland Flower Show 706 Lonard & Jones Co.. 730 Cooke Geo H 721 Cowee W J 741 Coy H CSeedCo....729 Craig RobtCo 725 Cunningham Jos H..734 DardsChas 722 Davis Franklin Nurs Co Delgado Francisco... Denton Floral Co . . .724 Detroit Flower Pot Mfg Co 743 DeWittFH&Co.;.731 Uietsch A & (Jo .. XV Diller Caskey& Keen IV DornerF&SonsCo.731 DreerHA...733 740 743 Duerr Chas A 724 Duetscher & Glazer.716 Duluth Floral Co... 724 Dunlop JohnH 723 Edwards Fold Box 744 Elastic-Lyke Co. ...74? Emmans Geo M 733 E ne& Klingel 715 Evans Co The J A. ..740 Eyes H G 723 Farmers' & Florists' Fertilizer Co 742 Fish Henry Seed Co. 727 Florists' Hail Assn.. 741 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo IV Ford M C 719 Ford William P 718 Franzen F O 725 Frauenfelder C 721 Freeman Mrs J B....724 Frey CH 724 Frey & Frey 723 Friedman 721 Froment H E 719 Furrow & Co 724 Galvin Tbos F .. ..7^3 Garland Mfg Co Ill Gasser J M Co 723 .7?0 .730 fiiblin & Co V Godineau R & M 28 Goodrich Co B F....7i9 Gorham & Limpus. .743 Graham A & Son 721 Grand Rapids Floral Co 724 Grasselli Chemical Co 743 Grimm & Gorley 724 GudeBros 722 Guttman & Raynor (Inc) 719 Haile W E 728 Hardesty & Co 721 Harley Pottery Co. ..743 Hart George B 719 Haven Seed Co The. 728 Heacock Jos Co . . 729 Heinl John G& Son. 724 HendersonA&Co I Henderson Lewis . . .724 Herr Albert M 733 Herrmann A 740 Hess &Swoboda 722 Hews A H &Co 743 Hilfinger Bros 743 Hill D Nurs Co... II Hinde & Dauch Paper Co The 720 Hoerber Bros 715 Hollywood Gardens. 723 Holm & Olson 722 Holton & Hunkel Co 717 Home CorSchool 741 Hort Advertiser Ill Horticultural Ptg Co The 742 Hurff Edgar F 728 Ickes-Braun Mill Co. 741 Igoe Bros 744 Illinois Pipe Mfg. Co740 Isbell S M & Co.... 727 Jackson & Perkins... 734 Johnston & Co TJ...721 Jones Percy 710 Joy Floral Co 724 KastingW F Co ... I Keller Geo & Sons.. 743 KellerSons J B 724 Kelway & Son 728 Kennicott Bros Co. 715 Kerr R C Floral Co. 724 Kervan Co The 719 Kessler Wm 719 King Construct Co. .744 Kohr A F 743 KramerIN & Son.. .743 Kroeschell Bros Co. .739 Kruchten John 714 Kuehn C A 717 Kuhl Geo A 725 Kusik & Co H 717 Kyle &Foerster 715 LaCrosse Floral Co.. 722 Landreth Seed Co.. 729 Lager & Hurrell 729 Lang Flo &Nur Co.. 724 Lange A 721 Leborius J J 723 Leedle Floral Co ...729 Lewis Mrs Geo H...734 Littlefield & Wyman725 Lock land l.u 111 Co.. 740 Loechner & Co Inc. .728 London Flower Shp.723 LovettIT 730 MacNiff Horti- cultural Co 727 McCallum Co 716 McConnell Alex 721 McHutchison& Co. . .728 McNeff-Swenson Co 720 Mann Otto 728 Matthews the Flo'st.721 MatthewsonJE 722 May & Co LL 722 Meconi Paul 719 Metairie Ridge Nurs. 721 Mette Henry 732 Miller & Musser 715 Moninger J C Co. ...742 Montreal Floral Exchange Ltd 718 Moore. Hentz & Nash 718 Murray Samuel 722 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 744 Newell A 723 N Y Cut Flower K« .71 Q GLASS Wt are leaders. Large stock, good prices. SHARP, PAKTWD6E & CO. CHICAGO. ILLINOIS. Nicotine Mfg Co 742 Niessen Leo Co 716 Northwestern Wire Works 740 Ostertae Bros 723 Palez Paul M 722 Palmer W J & Son . . 722 Park Floral Co. .....722 Peacock Dahlia Farms 730 PedrickG R& Son.. 728 Peterson Nursery... 730 Peters & Reed Poty .743 Phillips Bros 724 Pierce FO Co 742 Pierson A N (Inc). ..731 Pierson FR Co I Pieters- Wheeler Seed Co 726 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. .724 Pillsbury I L 744 Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co 716 PlathH 733 Podesta&Baldocchi .723 Poehlmann Bros Co 708 709 Pollworth CC Co...7'7 Portland Flo Shop. .724 Pyfer AT&Co 711 Raedlein Basket Co. 720 Randall A L Co 715 Randolph & Mc- Clements 721 Randolph PS & Son.734 Rawlings Elmer 725 Ready Reference.... 735 Reed & Keller 744 Regan Ptg House ...743 Reid Edw 716 Reinberg Geo 715 Reinberg Peter.. 711 731 Reuter&Son SJ 721 Rice Bros 717 Riedel & Meyer 719 Robinson J C Seed Co 729 Rock Wm L Flwr Co 724 Rohnert Waldo 727 Routzahn Seed Co ..728 Rusch G&Co 717 Rye George 724 St. Louis Seed Co... 727 Schiller, the Florist.. 724 Schillo Adam Lumber Co IV Schlatter W & Son.. 744 SchlingMax 722 Schluraff Floral Co. .725 Schwake Chas & Co. 718 Sharp Partridee&Cc744 Shepherd T B Co.... 728 Sheridan W alter F. .719 Siebrecht George C.719 Situation & Wants ..705 SkidelskvSP&Cn.... I Skinner M B& Co... 742 Small J H&&ons....721 Smith A W&C0....723 SmithE D&Co 733 Smith & Fetters Co. .721 Smith & Hemenway.IlI Smith Henry 724 Smith Wm C Flo Co.717 Smith W&T Co... I Southerton R J 728 Storrs & Harrison. ..730 StumppGEM 723 Snoprior Machine & Boiler Works ..741 Syracuse Pot'ry Co.. 743 Thompson J D Carnation Co... ... I Thorburn J M & Co. 728 Tonner O A 710 TottyChasH 725 Traendly&Schenck.7l9 United Cut Flwr Co. 719 Vaughan A L& Co.. 713 Vaughan's Seed Store ..I 725 729 731 734 743 Vick'sSonsJ 727 Vincent R Jr&Sons Co I 732 Wabash RR 711 WaiteFW 744 Walker F Co 721 Wallace FD IV Weiland M 723 Weiland& Risen. ...715 Welch Patrick 716 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 727 Whilldin Pottery Co. 743 Whitted Floral Co... 721 Wietor Bros 712 715 Wild Gilbert H 730 WillensConsCo....740 WittboldGCo..707 721 Wolfskill Bros & Morris Goldenson .724 Wood Bros 733 WorthyHS 720 Yokohama Nnrs Co 729 Young AL&C0....719 Young Jobn&Co 718 Young & Nugent .721 Zech & Mann. ..713 715 Ziska Jos 715 Model Extension Carnation Support. Made with two or three circles, Endorsed by all the leading carnation groweis as the best support on the market. Pat. July 27, '97; May 17, '98. Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes.— Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed 1C0E BROS., 61-73 Metropolitan Ave., BR00K1YN, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing The name that assures ' 'the most for the money' ' in GREENHOUSES Write for Bulletin No. 47 and you will see why. KING CONSTRUCTION GO. 29 King's Road, N. Tonawanda, N U CUT FLOWER BOXES I EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ¥\0 not let the accounts owing you re- ** main longer unpaid. Send them to us at once. We are prompt, energetic and reasonable, and can reach any point in the United States and Canada. National Florists' Board of Tradi 56 PINE STREET NEW YORK No loss if vou mend your split carna- tions with Superior - ^j9 Carnation STAPLES 35c per 1UU0; 3000 lor $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter BEFORH » »Un, AFTER 422 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing Split Carnations Easily Mended witn Pillsbury Carnation Staple We find it very satisfac- tory. J.L.Dillon. Can't get along without them. J L. Johnson. 1000 for 35c; 3000 for 81.00 I. L. PILLSBURY Galesbnrg, ni. Mention the American Florist when writing The Best Way to Mead Split Camatiom IS WITH SUPREME CARNATION STAPLES No Tools Required 35c per 1000 $1.00br3M0 Postpaid Sample Pre* F. W. WAITE, 85 Belmont Ave., Springfield, Mast. Free This Fine BUDDING KNIFE With 2 New Subscriptions. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO America is "the Prow of the Ifessel; there may be more comfort Amidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XLV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 30, 1915. No. 1430 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Copyright 1915, by American Florist Company Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evebt Satubdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone. Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address: Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 3, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc. American Florist Co. , 440 S . Dearborn St. , Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL, HORTICULTURISTS. Ofpicebs — Pateick Welch, Boston, Mass., President; Dan MacEoeie, San Francisco, Calif., Vice-President; John Young, New York, Secre- tary; Wm.F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Opficebs Elect — Daniel MacRoeie, San Francisco, Calif., President; Kobeet C Keee. Houston, Tex., Vice-President: John Yotng, New York, Secretary; Wi, F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y., Treasurer. Nest annual convention at Houston, Tex., August, 1916. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Bar Har- t>or, Me., June, 1916. William Geat, Newport, B. I., President; Haeet A. Buntaed, 40 West Twenty-eighth street, New York, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at St. Louis, Mo., January, 1916. S. J. Goddaed, Framingham, Mass., President; A. F. J. Baub, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting, New Orleans, La., August. 1916. Emil T. Mische, Portland, Ore., President; R. W. Cotteeill, Seattle. Wash., Secretary-Tren surer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition at Cleveland, O., November 10-14 1915. Wh. Kleinheinz, Ogontz, Pa., President: C. W. Johnson, 2134 W. 110th Street, Chicago. Secretary. Panama-Pacific Flower Show. HEID AT SAN FRANCISCO, OCTOBER 21-26, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE PACIFIC COAST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, THE CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA AND THE PANAMA-PACIFIC EXPOSITION DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition, Phila- delphia, Pa., 1916. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa,, President; Louis J. Reuteb, Westerly, R. I., Vice-President; Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y., Secretary. Chrysanthemums the Feature. This exhibition, conducted under the auspices of the Pacific Coast Horticul- tural Society, in conjunction with the Chrysanthemum Society of America and the department of horticulture of the Panama-Pacific exposition, was held in the Palace of Horticulture on the exposition grounds, San Francisco, October 21-26. The show opened aus- piciously, Thursday, the first day hav- ing been designated by the exposition authorities as "Horticulture day" and the splendid display of plants and cut blooms in many classes attracted throngs of pleased visitors and filled the large building to its capacity from the opening until the closing hours. Souvenirs in the shape of cut flowers, packages of seeds, a large number of small ferns and samples of canned goods, etc., were presented by exhib- itors as appropriate mementoes of the occasion. George A. Dennison, H. Plath, Eric James and T. Taylor worked indefatigably to make the ex- hibition the splendid success it proved to be and a number of exhibitors worked through the whole night pre- vious to the opening to have their dis- plays in perfect shape. Chrysanthemums being one of the principal features of the show, a grand array of blooms was staged, the aver- age being well up to the best eastern standards, and some of the specimens were worthy of front rank at any show. Percy Bllings, of the Lynch Nursery Co., Menlo Park, displayed some wonderful blooms as did the Hillsborough Nurseries of Burlingame, while the Japanese growers, Shibuya & Ishida, Menlo Park; Fred. Y. Agari, San Mateo; M. Sarubo, Mountain View; T. Yamaguchi, Redwood City; T. Etow and M. Tamura staged excel- lent showings. The competition in the class for 25 chrysanthemums in not less than 20 varieties, not over lS-inch stems, brought forth a collection equal to the best exhibited at any eastern show, prominent in the collection being the following varieties : Mrs. Gilbert Drabble, Win. Turner, Maud Jeffries and Mrs. A. S. Watt, white; Odessa, the best bloom in the show; Marigold, Mrs. R. C. Pulling and Nakota, yel- low; Mendon, Glen Cove, Nerissa and Elberon, pink; Mrs. H. Stevens, On- gowa, Kara Dow and Tekonsha, bronze; J. W. Mollineaux and Flam- ingo, red. The largest bloom in the show was a wonderful specimen of Wm. Turner, for which first prize "was awarded to the Lynch Nursery Co. H. L. Goertzhain, of the Redwood City Nursery, exhibited 50 blooms of the variety Ongowa, and finer blooms of this variety the writer has never seen — large flowers on long stems, and foliage perfect. The exhibit of the Lynch Nursery Co. made a grand dis- play of the varieties, Wm. Turner, Odessa, Nerissa and Flamingo. The showing of specimen plants was not very extensive, M. Sarubo having the largest specimens, while the Hillsbor- ough Nurseries showed some nice plants, smaller in size, but splendidly finished. The display in the miscellaneous plant section was not as extensive as might be desired, but the quality was of the very highest degree. The display of orchid plants arranged for effect, exhibited by J. A. Carbone was won- derful both as to variety and quality of the blooms, the flowers being excel- lent. This exhibit consisted of 20 va- rieties of cypripediums, cattleyas, onci- diums, dendrobiums, laelias, stan- hopeas and phalaenopsis in many va- rieties, arranged on stems of tree ferns and around the base of the ferns. This display was the leading feature of the show and well deserved the gold medal awarded for it. Eric James, of Oakland; H. Plath, Domoto Bros, and the commissioners of San Mateo were the principal con- testants in classes for ferns and foliage plants, the specimen plants of nephro- 746 The American Florist. Oct. jo, lepis, staged by Mr. James, as well as his hanging basket of ferns and a basket arranged with foliage plants, being especially worthy of the first honors awarded to him. The group of ferns exhibited by H. Plath was splen- did in both variety and quality of the plants, and very few growers in the United States can equal the number of varieties represented in this display. Some especially fine plants of Primula obconica, with large trusses of giant flowers, were also a feature of this ex- hibit and the writer has never seen a better lot of cyclamen at this season of the year, and in fact they would be hard to beat at any time, as would the plants staged by H. Hayashi & Co., Elmhurst. The most striking feature of the show from the standpoint of nn east- ern visitor was the exhibits of dahlias and tuberous rooted begonias such as seen here, the baskets of Minna Bur- gle, red; Delice, pink; Geisha, yellow and red, and Mrs. Kittlewell, crimson, all of them magnificent, were an exhi- bition in themselves, as was the col- lection shown of other types, note- worthy being the display of the Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm, San Mateo. There were two exhibits of tuberous rooted begonias, one from Henry B. Bothein of Ross Valley and the other from the Vallance Nursery Co., Oakland, the Bothein display being a decided show feature. The flowers were all grown by James Niven of the Bothein estab- lishment, the coloring being of the most beautiful shades and some of the flowers being more than six inches in diameter. The exhibits of roses and carnations did.not line up with the other varieties either in quantity or quality of bloom, and while nice clean stock was shown it would be classed in the east as good commercial stock, the leading exhib- itors being Adachi Bros., Stege; Domo- to Bros., Oakland; Ferrari Bros, and E. W. McLellan & Co., San Francisco. The jurors were as follows : Wm. Munro, San Mateo; Ed. Schwerin, Chas. Abraham, Wm. Eldred, J. W. Bagge, San Francisco; Geo. "Walters, Ross Valley; C. W. Johnson, Chicago; John Gill, West Berkeley; Sidney Clack, Mayfield; Mrs. Myrtle Shepherd Francis, Ventura. The Awards. CUT FLOWERS — CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Ten blooms, one variety, long stems — Lynch Nursery Co., Menlo Park, Chrysanthemum Society of America silver cup. Six vases, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each, long stems — T. Etow, San Mateo, Calif., Hitchings & Co.'s silver cup. Three blooms, Earl Kitchener — Lynch Nursery Co., 1st; Mrs. C. R. Walters, Menlo Park, 2nd; Shibuya & Ishida, Menlo Park, 3rd. Six blooms, any white, one variety on long stems — Lynch Nursery Co., 1st; T. Etow, 2nd. Six blooms, any pink, one variety, long stems — Shibuya & Ishida, 1st; Hillsborough Nurseries, Burlingame, 2nd. Six blooms, 2 white, 2 yellow, 2 pink, staged in separate vases — Lynch Nur- sery Co., 1st; Hillsborough Nurseries, 2nd. Six blooms, C varieties, long stems — Percy Ellings, Menlo Park, National Association of Gardeners' silver medal. Twelve varieties, 1 flower each, 12 to 18-inch stems — Lynch Nursery Co., 1st; Mrs. J. Roos, Oakland, 2nd; Hills- borough Nurseries, 3rd. Twenty-five blooms Mrs. W. H. Buckbee-^Shibuya & Ishida, H. W. Buckbee's silver cup. Ten blooms each of 10 varieties — Shibuya & Ishida, 1st; Millsborough Nurseries, 2nd; Fred Y. Agari, San Mateo, 3rd. Vase 50 chrysanthemums in variety, not less than 10 varieties — Hillsbor- ough Nurseries, 1st; Mrs. R. C. Darby, San Francisco, 2nd. Vase 50 yellow — T. Etow, 1st, with Chrysolora; Shibuya & Ishida, 2nd. Vase 50 white — Lynch Nursery Co., 1st, with Wm. Turner, Fred Y. Agari, 2nd. Chicago Flower Show Poster. From Lithograph in Six Colors. Vase 50 pink — M. Sarubo, Mountain View, 1st, with Chieftain; T. Yama- guchi, Redwood City, 2nd. Vase 50, any other color — H. L. Goertzhain. Redwood City, 1st, with Ongowa; Fred Y. Agari, 2nd. Vase 25 white — Lynch Nursery Co., 1st, with Wm. Turner; T. Yamaguchi, 2nd. Vase 25 yellow — Shibuya & Ishida, 1st, with Sissowolth; Hillsborough Nurseries, 2nd. Vase 25 pink — Hillsborough Nur- series, 1st, with Chieftain; Shibuya & Ishida, 2nd. Vase 25 red or crimson — Mrs. Rich- ard H. Grey, East Oakland, 2nd, with a vase of assorted crimson. Vase 25 any other color — M. Ta- mura, 1st, with Wm. Pook; T. Etow, 2nd, with O. H. Rroomhead. Twenty-five, in not less than 20 va- rieties, one bloom to vase — Lynch Nur- sery Co., 1st; Mrs. J. Roos, Oakland, 2nd. One largest chrysanthemum, any other color — Lynch Nursery Co., 1st, with Wm. Turner; T. Etow, 2nd, also with Wm. Turner. Thirty chrysanthemums in 6 varie- ties — Geo. H. Young, San Mateo, 1st. Vase of 12 white — Wm. Young, 1st, with Wm. Turner. Vase 12 yellow — Mrs. Sigmond Stern, San Mateo, 1st, with a fine bunch of Mrs. J. C.