-r^ UMAS^.'AMHERST 312066 0333 3166 2 -v .^^--%. ■ - ' - 1i #.»s.w m ••• .'^ ' -X-jfT- '^-'.J'"^ -\STt- V •* -^m, ... ,; '• li4%r .-. V " •\" .p ^ ''^. " / ^ l.<^'^^:. -- *. f>*»f c-f ^^ ^ \>^- ^ "'■*^ •; .<. ^ ^•-C^^-^v.^-^ '1p>^ . ./„" ■■-^.' '■ iLJ^^^'^AJi^i^^ LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE S0UHCE...C0 l]_e.ge_ VuTfl.as. ^+ FLOR. DFPT. Thb ^< AMBRICAN ^ FIvORIST. ^;f A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. YOLUIME XXX. Kebrtiary 1, 1908 to July 25, 1908. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 1908. 4. O 'f ' ^ A v^^ ■2> -i^ v,3o o o jvr^ JB> Ivor ® . Illustrations are indicated by an * Abroad, My trip, by H. Klein- starink 230 Acacias lOSO Adiantuni bybridum 777 ♦Advertisement, A good 130 *Advertiseraent, June, Good. . .1174 Advertising 612 ♦Advertising that talks 1032 Advertising, Up-to-date (verse) 259 * Agave flowering ^t Plioenix, Ariz 125S Alabama State Hort. Society. . 94 *Alaska, Horticulture in 272 Albany. .llC, 192, 322, 360, 405, 52C, 72S, 817, S3S, 922, 975, 1045, 1094, llGo, 1212, 1231, 1300, 1318. Allied trades, The ; — : — 'Bencbes, Tile SIS • — * Bench, New cast-iron 930 — Boilers in demand, Big 606 ■ — Bostrom's improved level 1120 — Cement benches 3S0, 435 — Cement beucb construction. . . 435 — Cement concrete pipes 65S — Concrete benches 766 — Concrete greenhouse construc- tion 540, 924 — Coupling, shatting. A new.... 006 — Cypress, Durability of 1344 ■ — Cypress, Louisiana red 540 — Freight rates on building ma- terial 1252, 1310 — Furnace, smokeless " 60 — *Furnace, The iVinrphy auto- matic 60 — Glass 382, 437 - — Greenbouse builders, For. . . . 117S, 1206, 1310 — Greenhouse building. .61, 134, 179. 426, S18, S70, 1120, 117S. ^Greenhouse carnatious construction fur 1173 — Greenhouse materials. Hand- book of 1266 — Gutter, greenhouse, A new. . 1024 ■ — Heating, Greenhouse 1344 -:-Morcliead steam trap 481 - — Stuttle's new pipe joint clamp 1174 — Wire designs, New and origi- nal 1120 — Wood preservation for horti- ' culturists 976 Annuals, hardy. The best 15..133D Anuuals, Sowing 3S7 Ant, The Argentine 332 Arl)utus, trailing. Destroying the 7S3 As|)aragus decumbens 179 Asparagus filicinus 1074 Aster, Good early 1214 ♦Austin, jMinn., Storm damages at 1172 *Azalea mollis 11 Baltimore — 103. 182, 240, 344, 40S. 448. 538. 571, 672, 1036, 10S5, IISG. 1232, 1274, 1319. Baltimore Florists Exchange... 79 Banana fruits, Protection for.. 256 Barr, Our Peter 73 ♦Bedding plans 556 Bedding plants. When and bow to use 554 Bayersdorfer, H. & Co., Phila- delphia 490 ♦Beds. Crown and crescent. . . .1080 Begonia semperflorens Deutsche Perle 907 ♦Begonias, Winter flowering.... 931 Bircb, Paper, and its uses 422 Birmingham, Ala 231, 525 *Blachowski. E. F 44 Books, New : — — Landscape Gardening for Ama- teurs G36 — Roses and Their Cultivation,. 746 — ^Window Gardening 617 — Yard and Gnrden 746 Bordeaux mixture, The use of. .1201 Boston.. 26, 76. 130, ISS. 23S. 2S2, 344. 395, 441, 523, 566, 620, 028 680. 730. 780. 840, Si)4. 9-14. 996. 1044. 1092, 1140. 1229. 1274. 131S. Boston Flower Market exhibi- tion 2S2 ♦Boston spring show, At the. . 551 Botanical congress 887 Botanical garden, A new 670 ♦Boxwoo lUtiek Allcuuto In Eng- luud 10»S — Ilolai'lilil lull 1 1 SIU — Uulbtils IU7, 2-la — 1,1*1 1 111 V, cii'ffii u.v on aou — Muh'hlUK Kills — Miishrnom. A new -Urn — >[HHUruoiu bed, Milking ii... OSU • — Miislu'oiMii gfowors, IlllllM lo. . DUO — Muslirounis. I'Vrtlllzfr tM'.. ».' — Musliruouis, Mistakes with... 'M — Mnslii'iHini siuiwii, Kngllsli . . . loril — Notes In seasnn. .457. ~:iS, l;i-4 — IMiint business, Uetiill 'il — roliitoi's senrce 12^0 — I'otntucs, Sweet looii — I'nisiieets fur the soiisun 05 — Klinbiirb, Forcing with ether, . D74 — SiiL'uestlons, Seiisuuable 840 — Toniiitiies. Chlorosis In lU,'il — Tomatoes, forced, rolliuatlou of 400 — Toniatoos for export 1090 — Tiinialoes, I'olliiiiUlng 074 — •Toniiiloes, Whiler blijjht on 73S — N'egelables, inilour, I'rices of.. 34, »5. 127, 197, 245, 290, 350, 400, 457, 515, 574, 034, (■SO, 7:19. S40, 900, 951, 1051, 1099, 1192, 1230, 12S0, 1324. — Vegetables niriler glass. Forc- ing 243 Massaeliuselts .\gricultural Col- lege 029, 730 Mussnehnsctts Hort. Society.. 27. 157. 440, S40, 1044, 1093, 1140. 131S. Meetlims ne.\t week.. 19, 75, 127, 179, 226, 27S, 332, 3S2, 43,s. 40S, 559, 019, 071, 720, 77,S. 830. 034, 980, 1034, 1083, 1130. 1178, 1222, 1200, 1310. *Meseiulir.vaiuliemum tigrinum 370 •Miehell. Tlie Henry F. trophy 380 Midge. The fickle 438 •Millung Bros., .New York, Scene in front of; 713 iMilwankee. .47. 156. 228, 284, 340. 390, 4S(), 504, 748, 1084. Minneapolis. .25. 229, 307, 373, 406. 5SS. 705, 801, 909, 903. Montreal.. 11 7. 236, 483, 054, 703, S40, '»in37, 1136, 1275, Morris Co. Gardeners and Flor- ists 410 Mothers' day 830 Nnucv. 1900. E-vDosltlon at .... 9S6 Nashville. .231. S05, 657, 1006, 1070, 1089. 1211. National Conneil of Horticul- tnre..21. 3S2, 558, 070, 777, 882, 9S0, 1034, 1130, 1222, 1200. Neatness in the houses 116 Netherlands Horticultural Fe.d- eration 1222 New Orleans. .180, 305, 450, 5S1, 701, 868, 1142, 1242, 1272, 1329, Newport, R. I... 602, 9SS, 1093, 1110. 1250. 1325. New York.. 28, 86, 100, 138, 190, 230, 288, 342, 392, 446, 506, 500, 026, 678, 72S, 784, 838, 892, 942, 994, 1042, 1090, 1138, 1186, 1229, 1272, 1317. — Co-operative Cut Flower Grow- ers' Assn 782 — *New Y'ork's wholesale cut flower district 80 N. Y. and N. J. Assn. of Plant Growers 1034 Now, To be done.. 48, 102, 125, 183, 224, 277, 831, 3.S1, 430, 490, 550, 617, 719, 775, 829, 880, 932. 1032, 1081, 1133, 1177, 1221, 1264, 1309. Nursery Trade, The — 30, 96, 148, 19S, 248, 300, 352, 402, 458, 510, 570, 030, 087, 740, 794, 848, 902, 952, 1004. 1052, 1100, 1148, 1194, 1238, 1282, 1326, — .idaras, John W., Springfield, Mass 1238 — Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition 796 — -Iraerican Assu. of Nursery- men— 576. 6SS. 848, 952, 980, 1052, 1100, 1102. Convention. Thirty-third an- nual 080, 1052, 1100, 1102 - — Milwaukee convention. Pro- gramme of 952 — .Vmerican Assn. of Park Super- intendents 850,1194 — American Nurserymen's Protec- tive Assn 1100 — ^ Anipelopsis Lowii 123S — -Vndorra Nurseries, . Chestnut Hill, Pa , 1283 — -Vpple trees. Disease of 148 — Hlackberries, To improve 955 — *Bobbink & Atkins 576 — *Brown. President-elect ....1100 — Chestnut trees, Destruction of 1004 — Chicago lo Milwaukee 848 — I 'leniatis pauieulata 1148 — Conifers, Facts about 248 — *Cornus brachypoda 1282 — '-Corylns Colurua 24-8 . — *Cumming, Alex 1320 Dausville, N. Y., New firm at 402 — Date growing in America .... 199 — I^iiouymus alatus. Propagating. 12 82 — Fig. Canadian growing 1283 — Forest ranges,' national. To im- prove 105 .•Fringe. Tile white 1052 — Gooseberries In Sweden, Amer- ican 90 --Crape culture, Chilean 740 --Hardy plants and tlielr envi- ronments 198 - Hedges, Ileantlriil garden.... ll.s - Iblenliiiu llolanderl !2S.-; - lllekorv. Supply of 7 11 - ■■Hill, ,r. W., President,... tl.'i2 - •Ilydrinigea lirelsehnelderl ... 45,s - 'llvdrnngea paiili-ultita grallili- llcu-il 11 1) I - Hydrangea petlolarls 1327 -Illinois nnrseryiuen. Important to 90 — lns])eetlun In Utah 953 - -Inspection law. National 1148 — liis|)ec(Ioii ueetled. Uniform. . 1326 - Ireland, Forest extension in. . 301 — •irises, Eugllsb 848 - Iris Kaenipferi 794 — 'Mewell Nurserv Co., Lake Cily, Minn 1004 --Kansas City 1053 - •Kellogg, Geo. J., Lake Mills, Wis ■. 636 — Lignon berry, 'To introduce,. 148 — Miami valley nurserymen meet 3y2 — Mistletoe, Stands by the.... 579 — .Moon, Wm, H, Co,, Morris- villc. Pa 516 — Nation's natural resources... 630 — New York, Shrubs tor 301 — Non-guarantee of stock 90 — North Carolina, Desirable trnlts tor 1195 — "Northwest Nursery Co., Val- ley City, la 740 — Nuts, Notes on 1102, 1239 — i.lriiaiuental planting 198 — Parks, Small, and a divided city ■ 403 — Peaches, Texas, not hurt by cold 300 — Pecans, Grafting on hickory.. 148 — Pliiladeiphns grandillorns laxus 300 — Phloxes, Perennial 1053 — Plane. Oriental 037 — Polygonum Auberti 902 — Preserving trees 402 — Privet, Trimming 570 — *Prunus triloba flore plena. . 688 — Ra.spberries failing to fruit.. 1326 — Retail Nurserymen's Assn... 37 — Rheum palmatum and its vari- eties ,1005 — Roadside trees, Preservative ef- fect of 1053 ^Rosa laxa as a rose stock. .. .1327 — Rosa Wichuraiana 1327 — Rose Conrad F. Meyer.. 578, 1326 — 'Ptoses, Dickson's new 1102 — Roses, Garden 1102 — Roses, Hardy for Colorado . . 741 — Roses, How to have 30 — Roses, 'To grow south 903 — Scale, Wind sows the 37 — Scoring trees 1239 — S'i:de trees. Another friend of 1102 — Shade trees. Care of 199 — '■Sherman Nurserv Co.. Charles City. la 402 — Shrubbery, Planting a 749 — Shrubs, Floweriug 954 — South Dakota, Desirable fruits for 1195 — South Dakota nursery law. . . . 403 — Spirea canescens 1239 — 'I'arili' on evergreen seedlings. . 742 — Taxation of nurser.v stock .... 1194 — Texas ]iur.?er.v, New 516 — Trees, Historic at Washington, Moving 637 — Trumijet creeper. Leaf blight of 1004 — \'ihurnum Carlesi 1004 — *Viues. Two important 954 — Westeru Assn. of Nurserymen 1148, 1282. — Winter , picture, A 199 — '■Withers, J. T., on care of trees . . . ." 352 O Obituary : — — Anderson, Carl 1177 — -ipgar. I-'rot. Austin C 438 — Barr, Wm 112S — Bendt. Ferdinand 009 — Borland, John T 277 ^Cammac);, .Tohn 1128 — Carroll, Richard C 331 — Chandler, Geo. F 985 — *Cole, James, Sr 117S, 1221 — Coneeuy. i\fichael 225 — Courtenay, Howard L. . ., SSI — CroKr. Michel 17 — 'Darlington. E. Dillwvn 497 — '>Davis, Col. F. P 617 — Deake. C. T. C 381 — De Voe, Andrew 17 — Ehrle, August L 829 — Ellis, Carl 1177 — *Ewell, Warren 657 — Foreman, Chas. H 177 — For.syth, Alex 225 — Freeman, John A 225 — Gasser, J. M. . . : .381, •438 — Gerlach, Julius C 381 — Gindra, David 1177 — Graves, Bobt. E lOSl — Green. Thos 829 — Griffin. Wm 557 — •Heiss, .Joseph B 73 — Hlldred, Alfred 381 — '■ITippard, Emanuel 1129 -- -Hovt, Edwin 719 — Johnson. W. B. K. 17 — Kellerman, Wm. A 381, 497 30637 — Leeds. Wm. II 1177 — Lenchars, Unlit. H :131 — Lundberg. K lOSl —Miller. F 277 — Morgan, Geo 73 — .\'oll, John F 17 — Petrle, Uobt 225 — -I'ratl, Edward II 567 -Raiiss, Henry 1 277 — Robinson, L. D 33l — liogan, James J SSI —•Rose, Allister David n2> — *Scolt, Wm 881, 932, 108i — Shanley, ,hiines 103:- — •Smith, Chas 775 — Spcer, R. P 177 — Siiooucr, Will. Heath 438 — Stuppy, Lawrence A 557 — •Wallace, Alex 1129 — Watkins. Alonzo J. M 73 — '■Wltlbold, Gustavo 17 'Oklahoma exhibition, .\u 273 Omaha 48, 107, 371, 726, 1055, 1.342, •Omaha florists at Hess & Swoboda's 433 Orange, N. J 15S, 3.54, 691. 1069. Orchid Notes : — — *Cattleya Dowiana 1078 — *Cattleya Pereivallana alba.. 000 — «Cattle.vas, Most useful of.. 820 — '>Cattleyas, Two useful 660 — '■Coryanthes maculata 326 — *Cymbidiunis 772 —•Lager & Hurrell's, At 609 — 'Lycastes 123 — Notes in Season 325 — Oncidium sphacelatum 001 — 'Orchid collecting 001 — '''Orchids in leaf mould 771 — Orchids popular in Japan . . . 120 — 'Ordonez, M. A 060 — Phaltenopsis amabilis. . .610, '1078 f •Palm, A new 70S '■Palmer's wagon train 877 Palmer, W. J 75 '■Papworth, Harry. Jr. — Young New Orleans florist 220 Paris 1028 Paris flower shows, Burpee on..l02f:' •l^aris spring show 102.'i Parks, The value o( 1027 Pastimes, Our : — — Baltimore, At 1225, 1269 — Birmingham, Ala., At 1269 —Boston, At 1268 — Buffalo, At 444, 530 — Chicago, At — 151, 536, 1088, 1107. IISO, 1225, 1268, 1312. — 'Chicago Florists' Club picnic. 1312 — Cincinnati, At 151,213 — Cohmibus. O.. At 444 — Flm-ists' Club outings — 10:',5, 1083,. 1131, 1178, 1223, 1207, 1310. — Louisville, At 203, 1209 — New Orleans, At 1225 — New York, At — 151, 393, 444 530, 582, 1180, 1217, 1268, 1332. — *New York Florists' Club outing 1217 — Omaha, At 1269 — Philadelphia. At — 277, 444, ]225, 1332. — Pittsburg, At 11.80. 1226 — *Randall, A. L. Co.. eiuplo.ves. Outing of 1204 — St. Louis. At 1332 — Sprin.gfleld, O.. At.... 1180, 1209 — Toledo, O., florists on au out- ing 141 — '*Vanghau's Seed Store em- ployes' outing 1224 — Waretown. Pa., Rod and Gun club' at John Westcott's 1173 'Patten. Marcellus A 18 'Pennsylvania llort. Society, Spring show of 508, 553 '■Peony Society meetiug, Ameri- can 1127 — Ofticers, Election of 1128 — Awrrds 1128 Peony, The : — — Kenuicott, A. & Son, Glen- view, 111. 1031 — Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights, 111 1031 — 'Peonies, A lied of 1031 — Peonies now flowering 1326 — Peonies, tree, forcing 822 — Peonies. Yellow 1320 — Peony. Valuable hybrid 1327 — 'Peony Festiva Maxima 1030 — 'Peony Rubra Snperba 1030 — Peterson nursery, Chicago. ... 1030 People we know : — — 'Duerst. Jacob, Davton, O...1204 — *Kiihl, Geo. A., Pekin, 111. . .1203 — 'Scales, Hugh, Birmingham, Ala 1264 Petunia, The Queen . , 122 Philadelphia — 26, 84, 136, 188, 2SS, 290, 394, 448, 508, 568 628, 080, 730, 786, 840, 894, 944. 996, 1044. 1092, 1140, 1180. 1230, 1274, 1318, Phlox Drummondi 828 Phloxes, Propagation of dahlias and 88 Pliorminm tenax . , 940 Pittsburg — 27. 85, 137, 188, 239, 290, 346, ,394, 509, 568, 628, 672. 730. 786. 840, 8.84, 990, 1092, 1140, 1212, 1237, 1281,- 1318. Plant perspiration 1216 I'liiiils. Sonu.' new 1221 I'leei I'.iiilliiis cnissns 902 I'olsonbig by various plants, 498, 1080 I'npiUes. Keeldng em blooms of. 11 id I'ortriilts : — — .\niniaiiu, J. F 170 — Asmus. Geo 3S1 — Iliilir, Fritz 8 — Berlermanu. Irwin C 12 — lilssct, Peter 431 — lilachowski, K. F 44 — lireltineyer, Philip 431 — Ill-own, Chas. J 1100 — Buettner, Knill 431 — Coles, James, Sr 1221 — Collins, (Jco 13 —Craig, Robt 273,432 — Craig, Wm, P 124 — Ciimiulng, Alex 1320 — Dallwig, W. K 1278 — Uarllnglon, E. Dlllwyn, The late 512 ■ — Davis, Col. 1'. P., The late. 617 — Horner, l''red, .Ir 2 — Duerst, ,lacob 1203 — Dnillo- ,/ohli H 431 — Ellierlield, A 874 — Elliott, W. H 432 — Ewell, Warren, The late... 560 — Fanconrt, E, J 14 — Farenwald, Adolph 431 — Fenical, Linus 275 — Frey, Alois 554 — I'riedley, Frauk A 1170 — Gasser, J, M., 'The late 437 — Gingrich, Irving 121 — Graves, L. M 982 — Green, Geo. S 1144 — (.Juttnian, Alex. J 712 — Hammond, Beuj 429 — llarty, James, J 72 — Harvey, Edmund B 77 — Heiss, J. B 73 — l-Ierlj Albert M 2 — Hey, Albert T 175, 10.S6, 1175, — llillborn, E, C 740 — Hill, J. ■W 952 — llinnard, E., The late ...8, 1129 — Kellogg, Geo. J 636 — Kill, Leonard ■ . . . 431 — Kramer, F. H 330 — Kuhl. Geo. A 1263 — Leedle, Chas. C 70 — Lynch, P. J 431 — McKenna, Jas 1037 — Manda, W. A 431 — .Mav. Harry 430 — Nichol, ^'\'m. F 94 — Ordonez, M. A 600 — Patten, M. A 1 — Peterson, J. A 1171 — Plerson, Wallace R 370 — Poelilmann, August 428 — Retzer, W. E 'J4 — Robinson, J. C 1191 — Roehford, 'i'hos 10 — Rose, AUister David, The late 1129 — Schmutz,- Louis 1090 — Scott, Wm., The late 881 -Scales, Hugh 1263 —Sherman, E. iM 402 — Skidelsky, S. S 7 — Smith, Chas., The late 775 —Tracy, W. W.. Dr 1120 — Underwood. R. D 1004 — Valentine, J. A 010 Vilmorin, Philippe Leveque dc 1122 — Wallace, Alexander, 'The Iate.1129' —Walsh, Jl. H 431! — \A-ard. C. W 67. — Wells, John 500' — Wilson. James S 1175 — Withers, John T 352 — Wittbold, Gustave 17 — Witterstaetter, R 5 — Woodruff, AVilson S 1190 — Zvolanek, Anton C 1300 Post rates, Reduction of foreign parcels . 1222 Pottery, Mexican Indian 208 Primulas, cyclamens and, Breed- ing in England 500 'Primulas, Cyclamens and, for seed f;S2 Prize money dispute 880 Providence, R. I. — 238. 507, 710, 945, 1022, 1140, 1187. Q Queries : — — Asparagus Sprengeri 25S — Aznle.T Deutsclie Perle 720 — Bay and box trees, Trimmiug 351 — Boiler capacity 421 — Boiler, hot water, Forced drauglit for 498 — Bouvardia culture 1303 — Callas, Treatment of 1265 — Carnation rust. Remedy for. . 1075 Carnations for market 172 — Carnations going sleepy 125 — Carnations, aianure for 125, 1075 — Carnations, • Nlcoticide for . . 125 — Carnations, Red spider on. . .1075 — Oarniition sport. Fixing a. . . 377 — Carnations splitting 125 — Carnations, Tlirips in 1175 — CI inkers in greenhouse beneiies 75 — Cucumbers, Growing indoor. , 107 — Cucnmbers. Trouble with. . . .1230 — Cucumbers under glass 386 — Dahlia propagation 150 — Design. Making a floral .... 40 — Egg plants! S46 — Florist's business, Starting., CIS — Fveesiiis unsatisfactory 150 —Geraniums, Trouble witb.iOS, 1080 — Gladiolus bulbs, Keeping.... 13S — tilass for palm bouse 4S6 — Goltlen seal, Raising 37 — Grape Tines, Rose bugs on.. 1197 — Grubs in caruatlons and ger- aniums 2G9 — Heating a new greenbouse. . 4S2 — Heating apparatus unsatis- factory 1072 — ^Heating carnation bouse .... 658 ^Heating, Greenbouse.3S6, i21, 420 — Heatiug rose bouse by bot water 386 — Holly from seed 249 — Hot water for greenbouse. . . 1072 — H.vacintbs, Treatment of. . . . 125 — Insect quer.v. An 35 — Iron rust and roots 527 . — Lilies, Easter, Crop to grow witb 73 — Lilies, Easter, Packing 558 — Lilies, Easter, Trouble witb 351 — Loam query, A 258 — Jloles, Getting rid of 147 — Old fasbioued flowers. Rais- ing 1130 — Orchids, Feeding 1079 — Pipe. Return, to bot water boiler 486 — Pipes, greeniiouse. Painting. . 925 — Piping for rose house S70 — Prices for hiring plants.... 718 — Primula poisoning. Remedies for 498 — Priyets. California 902 — Raising old fashioned flowers. 11.30 . — Rose. American Beauty, Hold- ing oyer 928 — Rose house. Insects in 662 — ^Roses, Hot water beat for. . . 256 — Roses, Lifting and replanting. 1305 — Roses, Mildewed 928, 1305 — Rose soil, Mixing 1305 — Roses on solid beds 257 — Roses, Richmond, Black spot on 1304 — Roses. Summer 979 — Roses. Temperature for 1172 — Roses to grow witb American Beauty 928 — Sliading, Greenhouse 386 — Shamrock for St. Patrick's day 258 — SbippiuK flowers to Arizona.. 669 — Smilax house. Fleas in ^^G^ — Store help 124 — Storeliouse for vegetables. Building 128 — Swainsonas losing their leaves 73 — Swept peas. Insecticide and fertilizer for 1307 — Thrips on Carnations 1175 — Tomatoes for market 518 . — Trap, Steam, needed 480 — Violets single. Planting ....1306 R Retail trade. The: — — "Alpha Floral Co.. Kansas City, JMo 547, 874, 1074 — * Azaleas, Decorated 666 — Business, Getting 72 — Chicago, Lenten business in.. 320 — Chicago retailers. With the . . 829 — Chicago stores, Easter business at 616, 666 — Chicago. Summer flowers in.. 1259 — Collecting letters. Diplomatic 717 — Creiio chasing trick. New 281 — '"Dards. Chas. A.. New York. 773 — Designs. wreatlis. etc. — 72. • 123 *174, ♦224. •276, •277, •320, •379, 'Gie. 717, *774, •873 *927. •978, •979, •1026, •1074. ^1076. »1170, <1214. ^1215, •1259. •1.303. — Easter business, The — 016, 606, 668, 676. — *Fleischman's Easter delivery 667 — •Funeral work. Good 1170 — •Indianapolis. Funeral flowers at 616 — .Tasminc, Cape, shipments 774 — Lange's. A., flower boxes.... 717 — *Lily, Easter, in decorations 542 — Lilies, Pond 1303 — .Milwaukee table decoration, A 547 — •Milwaukee, "Wis., Rose day at 718 — Memorial day 872, 927 — *Morris. Henrv, Syracuse, N. Y.. Retail store of 1074 — New York retailers 14 — New York retailers, Easter with 670 — New York .stores, Snmmer flow- ers in 1170, 1214 — Old Nick in flowers 20 — Petal liox. The 717 — •Republican banquet decora- tion 1674 — Rose for decorative purposes 548 — 'St. Patrick's day box by Man- gel 379 — St. Valentine's day in Chicago 173 — Salesman's letter, A 72 — Selling, The art of 920 — Shonts-De Cbaulnes wedding decorations 173 — Steamer of immortelles 874 — Store help 124 — Suggestions to retailers — 124, 224, 379. — 'Table decorations. Prize 928 . — *Wagon. Good delivery 1264 — Walker. .Tobn, Youngstown, O. 379 — Wedding bouquets and arrange- ments.. 14, •496. •715, •926. 1026 — Willows, Pussy 379 — Window arrangement. Novel.. 124 — *Window, A Buffalo florist's 547 — ^AVindow boxes. Notes on ... . 773 — Window decoratious. New York 068 — 'Windows, 'Retailers' 41 Rliode Island Hort. Society . .1187 Rochester, N. Y.^342, 447, 560, 70S. 817, 803. Rochester. N. Y.. park notes. . 944 Rose Society, American — IS, 178, 331, 'S'Si, ^427, ^488, 719, 830. 1308. — *Convention, Ninth annual 427, 488 — Awards 430. 491 — *Bauquet 490 — "'Rose show. The coming 125 — Rules 178 — *Vaugban's Seed Store silver cup 492 — Visitors 278, 430, 491 Rose, The : — — American Beauty, Houses for 927 — *Beatrice, Queen 67 — ''Buettner, Bmil, Park Ridge, 111 490 — Compost, Preparing tlie 602 — Easter. Pot roses for 432 — Field. Mrs. Marshall ... 1303, 1304 — Grafted stock, Caio of 609 — Myt)ridization, Essay on 492 — •.Tarrtine, Mrs 08 — Jloulton, Kate 120 — .Xieboff 's new rose 71 — Notes in season — 12, 60, 120, 544, 714, 928, 1076, 1172, 1 304. — Philadelphia, Easter stock in 494 — *Ranibler rose. New 768 — Random notes 120 — Rose culture. -Tottiugs on. . . . 978 — Ro.i^e growing. Modern methods of 709 — Hose name changed, Aurora to Lovely IS — Rose rust . . . ; 978 — Roses, Dickson's 670 — Roses, Hog manure for.... 771 — Roses in Colorado 610 — Roses, Number of per plant. 1218 — Roses, Preserving 132S — Roses, Sunmier 92S — Roses, tea. Notes on, 70 — Roses, Their history, develop- ment and cultivation 153 — Roses, Various classes of , . . . SS2 — Size of commercial rose houses. Proper 432 — Temperature 1172 — Testout, Caroline, and its de- scendants 13 — Varieties. Notes ou 543 — ^\Vard, Capt. Aaron 775 — Wyndmoor 544 St. Louts — 24. 82, 140, 180, 230. 286, 334, 397, 445, 510, 070. 030, 682, 724. 798. 832, 890, 930, 9S9. 1040, 1084, 1130, 1184, 1228, 1270, 1310. St. Louis Plorticultnral Socie- ty .'.301. 9.S0 St. 'Paul — ->7. 135, 270. 355, 760, 1251, 1343. Salesman, To tlie 015 San Francisco — 241. 464, 586, 624. 710, 732, 886, 957, 1057, 1331. Schizanthus Wisetonensis "Com- pacta" 929 School gardens. Jliss SIlk on.. 281 Scott, Wm., Buffalo. Tribute to. 1082 Seed trade. The — 32, 92. 142. 194. 242, 294, 348, .398, 452, 012, 572, 6.32. 6S4. 734. 790, .844. 89S, 948. 1000. 1048, 1090. 1121. 1144, 1190. 1234, 1278, 1322. — Adulteration and misbranding 242 — American Seed Trade Assn. — 294. 948. 1096. 1144. 1190. — Bean market. An excited .... 790 — Beans and peas 1278, 1372 — Beans. California 1096 — Breeding, seed. Theoretical and practical 1125 — Brill, Francis and Mrs.. Golil- eu wedding of 32 — British seed crops 1147 — Bruggerhof. F. W., in N. Y. Trilmne 632 — *Budlong, L. A.. Paying of- fice of 32 — Bulb, Dutch, report 572 — Businiell celebrates birthday at sea 844 — Caliliage seed. Long Island.. 1096 — California, New seed growing firm in 34S — California report. A 1049 — California seed crops... 142, 1234 — Canadian seed crops .1278 — Canary Island crops 1278 — Canners' convention. Seedsmen at 143 — Catalogue ailvertising 450 — Cliicago. Holland representa- tives in 92, 195 — Clean hands. With 572 — •Clinton, Wis., Destructive flre at 348 — Congressional seedsmen. .790. 109(i — Connecticut seed crops 1144 — Omvention. Twenty-sixtli an- nUBl 1144. 1190 — Criminal oftense for weight er- rors 684 — •Cosmos Roemer 1322 — •nallwig 25 years in business. 1278 — •Darlington, E. Dillwyn. The late 512 — i 'ftroit convention. Seedsmen at 1235 — Diseased plants confiscated. . 399 — Doctors disagree. When 572 — Dreer-Burpee dispute 92, 142 — Dutcli Bulb Growers' Society. 1048 — Dutch bulb trade 1279 — Erfurt seed stocks and crops.. S98 — Free seeds \. 456 — Free seeils. A real chance tb fight 898 — French liulbs 1000 — French seed crops. .949, 950, 1000 —Grass pool. Blue 1190 — Grass seed, Kentucky blue.. 1146 — German flower city 1234 — Good faith shown. Was 632 — Greeley. Colo 514 — *Green. Geo. S.. President . .1048 — Green's letter to seed trade. Pros 736 — Guggenheim, Simon, seedsman, ton 572 —•Haven Seed Co., Lodi, Calif., Field of lettuce and sweet Iteas '. 17 — Hen fruit, pure. Now for.... 073 — Imported seeds 100 per ceut alive 512 — Imports — 32. 92, 135, 195, 242. 295. '350, 452. 573. 087, 792. 845. 899. 950, lOOi, 1147, 1191, 1322. — Iowa on adulterated seeds 105 — Iowa Seed Dealers' Assn 1090 — "Lily bulb culture in D. S.. 144 — Livingston's Pigeon Roost onion farm 844 — Long Island seed crotis 1049 — Mann, .Tames R., Open letter from 573 — .Maryland legislation 737 — Massachusetts seed crops. .. .1322 — 'May. L. L. & Co.. St. Paul.. 195 — .Michigan seed crops 1144 — Nel)raska corn and vine seeds sufl'er 1048 — Xelu-aska seed and vine crops — 048. 1124, 1146, 1322. — Northrup. ,T. E., in N. W. Agriculturist 632 — Onions, Bermuda 92 — •Onion seed crop, Canary Islands 734 — Onion set crop, Louisville. .. .1278 — Onion sets, Establishing grades dt 398 — Onion, TeuerifEe seed in Texas 92 — Peas and beans 1278, 1322 — Pure seeds 242 — Pure seed act. The proposed — 453, 684. — Pure seed bill. National secre- tar.v condemns 0S4 — Politics. Seedsman's lesson In 730 — Re-appraisements 242 — 'St. Louis Seed Co 93 — *San Antonio seedsman's store 572 — Santa Clara, Calif., Seed trade in 32 — Seed bill, H. K. 13835, Com- ments ou 452, 034 — Seed bill revised. Proposed... 735 — Seed bill. Seedsmen's hearing on proposed 034. 790, 792. .844 — Seed grain needs 242 — Seedsmen meet at Chicago. . . 634 — Seedsmen should do next. What 734 — Seed trial grounds washed out. 1097 — Spring business. The 1191 — Sweet peas for market 92 — Tulips. New and rare 790 — Two per ceut pure 1234 — *Vilmorin-Andrienx & Co., Pa- ris 1121 — * Vilmorin memorial 1048 — Wholesale Seedsmen's Leagtie — 348. 127S. — Wisconsin seed crops 1147 — Woodruft'. Pros 1234 — *Wood. Stubbs & Co.. Louis- ville 1048 Sberbrooke. Que 107 Smith. Elmer D. & Co., Adrian, Jlich 679 Society of American Florists — 12, 15. 278. 553. 618. 670. 720. 821, 882, 1033. 1034, 1082, 1206, 1308. — Chicago to Niagara Falls 1226, 1270, 1310 — Cfmvention programme 130H — *Exhibition jdan at Niagara Falls 1033 —Ladies' S. A. F 1206 — National Flower Show — 12, 15, 74. 120, 226. 278, 3S2, 776, 10.82, 1310. — Trade exhibition at Niagara Falls , 1310 Soil and the florist 328 Soil fatigue caused b.v fodder )ilants 1 177 Soil fertility as affected by man- ures 1081 Soils, acid. Limestone for 1176 Springfield. 11!.. 131, 397, 836, 11S2 Stocks, Ten-week 105 Siu-culent idauts 3S4 Suggestions for cut flower growers : — Annuals for cutting 659 — Antirrhinums 767, 1073 — Asters 12, 1073 — Bouvardlas B42, 1214 — Bulbous stock. Spring 220 — Calnntbo Veitchi 977 — Callas 767. 1213 — Cattle.vas 541. 1301 — Ciirysantliemums 171 — Chrysanthemums, Single . . . 220 ■ — Coreopsis grandiflora 767 — -Cypripedium insigne . . .220. 1073 — Dahlias 768, 978 — Delphiniums '.121S — Dendrobiums 120 — Euphorbia fulgens 541 — Forget-me-nots 977, 1301 — Freesias 767, 1073 — Gardenias 76S, 1213 — Lilies 219, 1301 — Lily of the valley 871 — Marguerites 219, 871 — Mignonette 1214 — Pansies 219, 1073, 1302. — Perennials 541, 977 — Pldoxes, Herbaceous 1213 — Planting, Notes on 1301 — Pyrethrums 871 — Rose houses. Ventilation in.. 119 — Roses, Held over 1074 — Smilax 119 — Stevia 059 — Sweet peas 219, 659, 978 — Sweet Williams 977 — 'i'nberoses 660 — Violets 119, 541, 1302 — Wallflowers, English '. S71 Suggestions for plant growers: — '■ — Araucarias 1257 — Asparagus plumosns 1257 — Azalea mollis 608 — Basket plants 1258 — Bedding stock 487 — Begonias. Tuberous rooted.. 712 — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine . . 323, 820, 1169. — Bougainvilleas 1026 — CalaVliums 819 — Calceolarias 324 — Cherries. Jerusalem 1026 — Chrysanthemums 487, 819, 1169. — Cinerarias 1170 — Crotons 926 — Cyclamens 607. 711. 925. 1257. — Decorative stock 1258 — Dracipna indivlsa 1025 — Easter plants, Left over.... 607 — Frames, Cold 171 — ^Fuchsias 819 — 'Genistas for Easter 271 — Geraniums, Ivy leaved 711 — Geraniums, Winter flowering. . 926 — H.vdrangeas 323, 711, 925 — Lilium auratum and spe.c- iosum 711 — Moschosma riparinm 171 — Oleanders 1025 — Palms for decoration 323- — Pandanus Veitchi 1169 — Pelargoniums 608 — Pentas lanceolata 1257 — Plants in small pots .324 — Plants. Solid growth of 171 — Poinsettias 487. 1169 — Primulas 487, 1257 — Primula obconlca 119 — Propagating 12 — Roses, Forcing 11B9 — Roses. Hybrid and rambler. . 271 — Rubber plants 820 — Spirea .Tapouica 271 — Stock plants 925 — Window boxes. Plants for.. 271 Sweet pea. Cult of. iu England 154 Sweet peas 223. 064. 1019, 1259 Sweet Pea Society of England ... 38 Sweet pea streak 722 Sweet pea. yellow. Quest of the 437 Syracuse. N. Y.— 79. 217. 288, 471, 656, 784. •Tacoma. Wash., Park notes from 1216 Tarrvtown. N. Y. — 116. 289, 509, 816, 1021, 1138, 1256. Texas plants for Germany 1141 Tliilow. .T. Otto, on his travels 280 Thompson Carnation Co. solvent 890 Tobacco growing in Ireland. .. .1280 Toledo 390. 461. 624. 726. 1254 Toronto — 43. 99, 217, 254, 288, 374, 449, 584, 817, 922. 1037, 1088. 1139. 1244, 1340. Trade, Number of persons in the 882 Tri-Citv Florists' Club strawber- ry feast 1220 Tropa?olum flore-pleno Darmstadt 931 Tnli|i, Crocus 932 Twenty years ago — 137. 430. 669. 1077. 1264. u rtlca 304 V Van Tine Co.. Gfu-don. Daven- liort. Ta 93 Violet. Thet — — Notes in season GC3 — •Riiinebeck. Violet industry of 1305 ^^■arlllM•, R. R.. tlie late. Trlliule to 37S Washington — 84. 461. 656. 695, 728, 8.39, 1243, 1300. Wild flowers. Preservation of.. 1141 •Wilson presentation 1175 Window boxes. Notes on 77.'> Window boxes. Plants tor 271 AVindow gardening 017 Worcester. Mass. — 255. 396. 485. 641. 910. 972. 1100, 1274. z •Zecl' & Mann. Chica.go 118 America ia "the Fraw of tha UbssbI; Uietb man be mars camfart RmidsMvs, but wa ara tha Erst ta taucb Vnknawa Seaa," Vol. XXX. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. FEBRUARY i, 1908. No. 1026 flHiig /4j£SlIIB9@i^ IFlL@@l!@ir Twenty-third Vear. Copyright 1908. bv American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at tlie Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under Act of March 3rd. 1879. Published Every Saturd.^y by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., CUcatfo. Eastern OHice: 1133 Broadway, New York, Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year: Canada, $2.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc.. American Florist Co., .324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— Frank H. Tr.^endly. New 'York, president; Geo. W. McClure. Buffalo. N. Y., vice-president; W. N. Rudd Morgan Park. HI., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Pittsburg. Pa., treas- urer. Twenty-fourth annual meeting at Niagara Falls. N. Y.. August, 1908.: Contents, pa^e 18. Advertising Rates, 18. Index to Advertisers, 50. Ready Reference Advts., 51. THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. Grand exhibition of plants, cut flowers and floral art work to be held in Chicago. November 6-15 inclusive. 1908. Wm. F Kasting. Buffalo. N- Y.. is chairman of the general committee in charge and the chairman of the sub-committees are as follows: Executive and Finance— Wm, F. Kasting, Buffalo. N. Y. American Exhibits— Philip Breitmeyer. De- troit. Mich. Foreign Exhibits— E. G. Hill. Richmond .Ind. Premium List — W.N. Rudd. Mt. Greenwood, 111. Advertising .and Publicity. Local M.an.agement. Privileges and Con- cessions—] C. Vaughan. Chicago. Special Fe.atures— Otto G Koenig. 6471 Flor- issant Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Rf.ception— August Poehlmann, care of Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Auditing— J. A. Valentine, care of Park Floral Co., Denver. Col. Treasurer— I.e. Bertermann. Indianapolis. Ind. The above chairmen have power to select their various committees Irom the general committee of 50 or the members of the S. A. F. at large, as may be considered necessary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Seventeenth Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C, January 28-29, J908. The seventh annual meeting and ex- hibition of the American Carnation So- ciety opened at the National Rifles hall, Washington, ]J. C, January 28. There was. an excellent attendance and the ex- hibits of carnations from all over the country were never better. In the open- ing address, Peter Bissett, vice-president President-Elect M. A. Patten. of the society, said: "I take this op- portunity to welcome you to our city. A year ago when in Toronto we asked that. you hold your next meeting in the city of Washington. We promised at that time we would do all in our power to make the visit both pleasant and profitable to you. We are very glad that 5'ou have accepted our invitation. We rejoice at your coming, and also congratulate you upon the work of the city. The exliibition downstairs is a credit to this organization and shows what it is doing. I am no speaker, but we have here a gentleman who can talk, a gentleman who stands for and has had much to do with the advancement of the city of Washington — a gentleman always ready to do whatever he can for the advancement of our city and the interest of mankind in general. He will address you in words befitting the oc- casion. It therefore gives me much pleasure to introduce to you Mr. Mc- Farland, commissioner of the District of Columbia. Commissioner McFarland said: "We of the government of the District of Columbia are most happy to offer the American Carnation Society a happy welcome. We are very glad to welcome to Washington, the national capital of the United States, a society whose mem- bership includes Canadians as well as natives of the United States, under the name of Americans, for we believe that all Canadians and men of the United States are brothers, and we hope and trust that the friends from over the border will feel just as much at home as the representatives from our coun- try. Personally, I am especially glad to welcome the men of Canada. "We here are welcoming you on the eve of the birthday of President Will- iam H. McKinley, whose memory is to be kept alive in the years to come by the carnation, as well as by the written words. It is most interesting and most fortunate -that you represent the only flower which is associated with any American statesman. The primrose of England keeps fresh the memory of that most eminent statesman. Lord Beacons- fleld, who loved that flower, and to-mor- row all over Washington you will see the carnation, representing the affection and the admiration of his people for that good, great and gentle president, who was held in such honor all over the country and all over the world. We who knew him personally remember that he always had a carnation. We re- member that in Bufl'alo, when we saw him ,iust before the end, he had the carnation then. It is a great mys- tery that a man of his nature should have been sacrificed as a martyr to lib- erty and to righteous law; but his fame is "secure and his place as secure, and The American Florist. Feb. I, every one of us, when we look at the carnation, must be grateful for the great service which he rendered to this re- jjublic and to the world; and I think it is most fortunate that your society is linlced with his name, and that you meet here on the eve of his birthday. I welcome you all to the American cap- ital and "trust that your visit may be often repeated and that you may thor- oughly enjoy every hour you are here." F. E. Pierson of Tarrytown, N. Y., re- sponded in an eloquent speech. President Lemon then read his an- nual address, which was pointed, con- densed and well covered the status and outlook for the Society. The judges appointed were Peter Fish- er, Ellis, Mass., M. A. Patten, Tewkes- bury, Mass., and S. J. Renter, Westerly, R. I. NEXT year's convention. The venue of the society's meeting and convention for 1909 was freely discussed and Indianapolis, Ind., was decided upon.' Albert M. Herr, Secretary. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year: Mareellus A. Patten, Tewkabury, Mass., president; A. F. J. Baur, Indian- apolis, Ind., vice-president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary; Fred Dorner, Jr., Lafayette, Ind., treasurer. President Lemon's Address. It has been the custom for a number of years for the president to share in extending a welcome to the members of the American Carnation Society. Today the seventeenth president has the priv- ilege and honor of sharing in the ex- pression of thanks and appreciation for the hospitable reception and cordial wel- come extended by the convention city. It must be remembered at this time that the real work of preparation for this convention has been done by our most worthy vice-president, Peter Bis- sett, and his able assistants in Washing- ton. Allow me to express at this time my personal appreciation of the unfailing courtesy, and the untiring zeal and activity of the vice-president which, to- gether with the efficient services of the secretary made possible this most suc- cessful exhibition and convention. Reference has frequently been made during the last few years to the subject of the society's certificate; it is a pleasure to refer to the eminently sen- sible and correct settlement of the con- troversy at the convention in Toronto last year. The remarks on the subject by our honored member, W. N. Rudd, contain the best exposition of the aims and province of the American Carnation Society to be found in all the society's literature. It is indeed true, as stated in those remarks, that "the certificate is nothing except an opinion of the qual- ity of the flower shown at the exhibi- tion. The commercial value of carna- tions must be shown in other ways; and it is beyond the ability of this society, beyond its province, to attempt to say whether or not a certain carnation shall prove a profitable investment to the buyer." I wish at this time to most emphatically endorse this position in re- lation to new varieties and to urge the society to encourage in every way pos- sible the production of new kinds and especially the exhibiting of new things at our annual shows. There has been a decided inclination, during the past few years, to belittle the value of the showing made by a carna- tion at the American Carnation Society's exliibition. Opinions of this kind have been expressed by many prominent mem- bers and have even crept into a number of addresses by our past presidents. I desire to especially emphasize my opinion that any A'ariety which can win the American Carnation Society medal, or obtain first place in one of our open to all classes, must possess many points of exceptional merit. The fact of its win- ning is prima facie evidence, and is in- controvertible, for the judgment is the expressed belief of at least two and more often three of the leading ex- perts of the country, that such variety has produced blooms superior to any others of its class. The trade at large, and particularly members of this, society, should accept this at its full value, that is to say, should recognize such action as coming from the highest tribunal and as being the best opinion obtainable in the United States on the subject. The' idea that the American Carnation So- ciety does thereby guarantee such variety to be a profitable one to grow com- mercially is a false position and should be avoided in the future. The society as a body can possess only the prescience of its integral parts, its individual mem- bers, and what man among us can un- failingly predict a carnation's future even after studying the variety from all vantage points? The production of fine blooms is a prime requisite and with this alone should the society concern it- self, leaving prophecies as to the prob- able future of a variety to individual judgment. Any practical grower of carnations, should consider the grant of a certificate or medal by the American Carnation Society as the very highest recommenda- tion possible and amply sufficient proof of merit to justify a thorough test and earnest effort to grow the variety as well as it has been grown by the raiser. However, there is one point in this con- nection which does come within the prov- ince of this society, and that is, the proper recognition of merit which has been abundantly proven. Seven years ago, at Indianapolis, when the fatal ill- ness of the president, Wm. J. Berter- mann, placed me in the position of act- ing chairman, I suggested that the so- ciety ought to take some action com- mending the raiser of any carnation which has proved itself the premier variety of its class for a number of successive years. No attention was given the suggestion at that time, but my opinion has not changed on the sub- ject. I believe that when any variety wins first prize in any class A open to all sections, for three successive years, the raiser of such variety should be granted the society's gold medal fittingly engraved as an award of sterling merit. It is at least a subject worthy of discus- sion. There ought also to be a sweep- stake's prize covering Class A, open to all sections. To refer again to the certificate classes, I believe that the entrance fee, in both preliminary and final certificate classes, should be omitted except when such cer- Fred. Dorner, Jr., Treasurer. tiflcate is granted, and that the only re- striction placed on exhibiting in these classes should be membership in the so- ciety. This should be done for the pur- pose of increasing the number of exhibits in these classes. The judges may be de- pended on to properly sift such can- didates. Reference has been made annually, since the inception of this society, to the proposed exhibition of carnations in pots. Ex-president Rackham spoke of the matter in his address at Detroit. John Birnie made a strong plea for such varieties in his able paper at Toronto last 3'ear. Now to accomplish anything in this line will require a radical step by the society and it may as well be taken at once. Offer a good substantial prize for the best collection of plants in bloom in pots. To do this, reduce the breadth and scope of Class B, which, as it now stands, tends toward monotony in the exhibition. Also, if it were possible to so divide the money devoted to premiums to ad- mit of it, a certain amount ought to be devoted each j'ear to exhibits show- igoS. Tn E AAfER /C.I N Fl oris T. CARNATION AFTERGLOW AT R. WITTERSTAETTER'S, CINCINNATI, O. Winner of First Prize, 100 Blooms, in Lawson Pink Class, at Washington. ing the adaptability of the carnation to reception and wedding decorations. Com- petitive contests among local retail men are not practicable, but some prominent retail man might be selected to prepare some such exhibit each year, as this would interest the public greatly and add to the beauty of the exhibition. The very valuable papers from foreign carnation growers last year, together with the reports appearing in our trade papers from time to time, indicate the rapid strides being taken by our 'jo- workers in England in the development of the everblooming carnation. Such re- ports should stimulate the activity in America for we should retain our su- premacy in this line. Taking into consideration the form- idable opposition in the securing of new varieties of carnations which the Eng- lish breeders have now presented, would it not be a good thing to make some arrangement whereby new English sorts could be sent here for test as to their adaptability to American conditions "and markets? Probably some exchange of novelties could be made between growers in the United States and those in Eng- land for this purpose. A great deal of interest is now being taken in American varieties over in England, and the same thing is likely to happen with English varieties in the United States; hence it would be well for the American Carna- tion Society to take the first steps aim- ing towards co-operation. In the matter of the registration of new varieties, the opinion has been ex- pressed by interested members that the society ought to omit all superfluous ver- biage as to whether the new variety is better than others of its kind, and give simply the name, the parentage, the date when the cross was made, and the color. A uniform registration blank should be adopted and this should avoid any ap- pearance of indorsing the good qualities of a new kind. At the Chicago convention in 1907, an action was passed authorizing the offer- ing of American Carnation Society cer- tificates at the fall exhibitions in our leading cities, and the appointment of judges for such exhibits. There was a committee appointed with power to act, but the plan never was carried out. This should be taken up and some definite action taken. The Society of American Florists invited the co-opei-ation of our society in the National Flower Show to be held in Chicago in November of this year, and we should offer our certificate and medals at that great exhibition. It is with great pleasure that I look for- ward to the joint meetings with the American Breeder's Association. I hope and believe that much of benefit to the practical grower may result from the joint discussion on carnation breeding. If there is anything tangible as regards Mendel's law in relation to the breed- ing of carnations it should be brought out at this time. The business sessions of the conven- tion in Toronto were the best attended of any convention in a number of years. I am counting on the members to surpass that record in Washington. In closing I desire again to join with the visiting members of this society in ap- preciation of the, efforts of the Wash- ington florists which have made possible a successful convention. It is a high honor to be chosen president of the best, most business like, and most effective florist's organization in the United States, and I thank you most heartily for that honor. Secretary Herr's Report. Your secretary reports having issued the regular printed matter of the so- ciety during the past year. Our an- nual report was more complete than usual, thanks to our stenographer and the fact that, being from my own city, it could be worked out to better ad- vantage than could possibly be done by correspondence. The premium list and dates for the meeting were dis- cussed and adopted at the meeting of the board of directors held in Philadel- phia last August, quite a few changes being made in the premium list and a three-day session agreed upon as an ex- periment, all of which was duly an- nounced through the trade papers. It has since developed that a por- tion of intending exhibitors are not able to get their flowers through in The American Florist. Feb. time for staging by 1 P. M. Tuesday. I would suggest that a ijortion of our meeting be set aside for the purpose of adopting a premium list, a set of rules governing the exhibition and the best date for the opening of the show in 1909. With exliibitors, judges, and the board of directors all present, mistakes and friction could be avoided. The exhibitor being the first consideration in our shows should have first consid- eration in our premium list. Carnation Wanoka. In the opinion of your secretary the matter of advertising in our premium list should be dispensed with; the mem- bers do not patronize it to any extent, even after personal solicitation and it is hard to get outsiders to look upon it as a good business proposition. For the one issued this year a circular let- ter was sent all members of -this so- ciety, followed by a personal letter to the possible advertisers- ( in some- cases two and three) ; in addition to this, personal letters were sent to about 400 other advertisers with the results shown before you. The getting up of the premium list, aside from the solicita- tions, is almost as much work as get- ting out the annual report, and after deducting the extra cost of printing there is such a small margin of profit, that it is hardly just to your secretary to pile all of this work upon him. A pet scheme of my own was tried this year and an invitation sent to every florist within a radius of 100 miles from the meeting place to join the society. The responses were two new members and several inquiries, a result that teaches its own lesson. In addition to all of the foregoing, there has been about 700 pieces of mail, mostly personal letters in re- sponse to inquiries, and the regular correspondence between this office, your president and the board of directors. Your secretary requests that, unless you liave selected a successor for the coming year, that he be continued in office for one year longer, in order to use up stationery and other matter that would have to be changed and lost if a new one were elected, and that he then be released. The work of this society is increasing in a ratio of about three to one as compared to member- ship; it is a work that ought to be done and for which the society is not in a position to pay a competent sal- ary, so that, in making your selection, it will be the part of wisdom to select a secretary who has leisure time to de- vote to this work and one who employs clerical help, to whom can be given the routine part of the work. Your pres- ent incumbent having served this so- ciety for 13 years feels that with an- other year's seiwiee to break the hoodoo, he has borne his share of the work and that some one more competent and bet- ter able to give the time and labor re- quired should take it up and carry it on to completion. Notes on Varieties Shown. BY W. N. RUDD. Afterglow — ^^^^ell to the lead in many classes. A fine thing. Alma Ward — Peerless on the exhi- bition table. Andrew Carnegie — Not shox^n at its best. Apple Blossom — A fine flower, but not quite distinct enough. Aristocrat — Fine under artificial light. Ba,y State — "Not shown at its best. Beacon — Very much in it in the red classes; lacks in color. Cardinal — Shown in fine shape. Climax — Not shown at its best. Creole Beauty — Perhaps the bright- est crimson shown. Defiance — Not shown at its best. Enchantress— Still best of its class. Harvard — A little dark. Imperial — Not a pleasing color. .John E. Hainep — ^No place for it. Lady Bountiful — A few still shown. Lawson — ^Alas, poor Yorick! Lawson — Enchantress — Very pretty. Lieutenant Peary — Scores high. Melody — Will not trot with Enchan- tress. Mrs. C. W. Ward — Lights up well under electric light. Mrs. Charles Knopf — Large flower, a little weak in color and stem. Mrs. M. A. Patten — Nothing better shown in its class. Mrs. Robt. Hartshorne — Not shown at its best. Mrs. Tom Harvey — Fine dark pink. Pink Imperial — Looks well under ar- tificial light. President Seelye — Will score well up to head of standard whites. Red Chief — Not quite large enough for the show table. Robert Craig — A few still shown. Rose Pink Enchantress — Fine, but too many varieties too near alike. Ruby — Crimson, promising. Sarah Hill — Fine white bloom. Snowflake — Very good white. Splendor — Fine flower in the Winsor class. Toreador — Very decorative, unusually long stem and fine color, under-sized. Variegated Lawson — Shown in good shape. Victory — Disputes with Beacon first place in commercial reds. Viola Sinclair — A pretty rose pink, medium in size. Wanoka — Fine crimson, a little dark in color. Welcome — ^Not quite in it with Win- sor. "Wliite Enchantress — ^A leading white. White Lawson — Still sho\vn. Wliite Perfection — This and "Wliite Enchantress are leaders in the commer- cial class. Winsome — On the Wm. Scott order. Winsor — Not excelled in color. No. 32 — John Reimels ; promising scarlet. No. 100 — ^A fine flower much like Rose Pink Enchantress, Jos. Heacock. 46205— A fine white JM. A. Patten. Carnation Apple Blossom. Treasurer Dorner's Report. The following is Treasurer Dorner's report : RECEIPTS. Balance January 21, 1907 ¥ 390.11 Cash from Sec'y $897.05 Cash from interest 82.97 980.02 * ?1,370.13 EXPENDITURES. Paid orders on treasurer $1,032.08 January 24, 1908, cash on liand 33S.05 $1,370.13 PERilANENT FUXD. .\mount reported January 21. 1907 $2,025.31 Life nienibership-s 350.00 §2,375.31 Carnation Afierglow. Carnation Climax The illustration shows a house of Afterglow that was planted August 8, and photographed seven weeks later. These plants were propagated the first week in April, potted in 2^-inch pots May 10, and planted in the field June 2. The blooms could be cut with stems 10 to 14 inches long at the time the photo- graph was taken. igoS. The American Florist. .«IB^ HOUSE OF DEFIANCE CARNATIONS AT JENSEN & DEKEMA'S. CHICAGO. Report Of the Judges. CLASS A ONE HUNDRED BLOOMS. White. — Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y., first, with Alma Ward; P. R. Pierson Co., Tar- rytown on Hudson, N. Y., second, with white Enchantress. Enchantress Pink. — Chicago Carnation Co., Jo- Uet, 111., first, with Enchantress. l^awson Pink. — E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind., first, with Afterglow ; Cottage Gardens Co., second, with Mrs. Tom Harvey. Winsor Pink. — Cottage Gardens Co., first, with Mrs. C W. Ward ; Chicago Carnation Co. , sec- ond, with Winsor. Scarlet. — Cottage Gardens Co., first, with Bea- con ; John Reimels, Woodhaven, N. Y., second, with seedling — No. 32. Crimson. — Cottage Gardens Co., first, with Creole Beauty ; James D. Cockcroft, Northport, N. Y., second, with Harvard. White Variegated. — John Reimels, first, with Variegated Lawson. Any Other Color. — H. Weber & Son. Oakland, Md., first, with Toreador; John E. Haines, Beth- lehem, Pa., second, with Imperial. CLASS B — FIFTY BLOOMS. Lady Bountiful. — Strafford Flower Farms, Strafford, Pa., first. White Perfection- — F. R. Pierson Co., first; S. J. Goddard, Framingham, Mass., second. Any Other White.— F. R. Pierson, first; Straf- ford Flower Farms, second. Enchantress. — Chicago Carnation Co., first; Strafford Flower Farms, second. Any Other Enchantress Pink. — F. R. Pierson Co., first ; Henry Eicholz, Waynesboro, Pa., sec- ond . Winsor. — Chicago Carnation Co., first ; Cottage Gardens Co., second. Pink Enchantress. — F. R. Pierson Co., first ; Henry Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa., second. Any Other Pink (this shade).— Chicago Car- nation Co., first: H. Weber & Son. second. Lawson. — Potter the Florist, Wilmington, Del., first. Aristocrat. — Chicago Carnation Co., first ; R. Witterstaetter, Sedamsville, O., second. Pink Imperial. — John E. Haines, Bethlehem, Pa., first. Robert Craig. — Henry Rohrer, first. Red Chief. — P. R. Pierson Co., first. Victory.— F. R. Pierson Co., first; S. J. God- dard, second. Beacon.— Cottage Gardens Co., first ; F. R. Pierson Co., second. .\ny Other Scarlet. — Chicago Carnation Co., first; John E. Haines, second. M. A. Patten.— Cottage Gardens Co., first. Imperial. — John E. Haines, first. Any Other White Variegated. — F. R. Pierson Co., first. Harry Fenn. — Cottage Gardens Co., first. THE SOCIETY-'S MEDALS. Gold medal for the best vase of 100 blooms, any variety, any color. — Cottage Gardens C!o., with Alma Ward. Silver medal for the second best yase of 100 blooms, any variety, any color. — R. Witterstaet- ter, with Afterglow. Special Points on Hybridizing-, HV R. WlT't'ERSTAETTER. Some sixteen years ago, when I first undertook the work of hybridizing the carnation, I had very little knowledge of nature's law, regarding the results to be expected from crossing the standard commercial varieties of that date, and concluded that experiments mth a complete record of the parentage, and the results, was necessary. As regards color, size, stem, form, habit, freedom, etc., I found, while wc had some very good seedlings that pointed up well in everything except color, — and color being a very important factor in a commercial cfirna- tion — that we got quite a few variegated pur- jales and off colors, and very few identical with the parent color. I. therefore, concluded that it must be nature's law in plant life, the same as in the human race, that blood would tell, and future breeding has been carried onOK^ith that point in view ; namely, scarlets in a race by themselves, whites in theirs, and so on, al- ways selecting for future work that which came nearest to an ideal as to color and commercial value. Some have held that by following this method you lose constitution. We have proven this, to our own satisfaction, to be untrue, if a selection of vigorous parents is made for the work. This opinion may have arisen from the fact that a very brilliant scarlet has no vigor to back it up ; our most vigorous scarlets are only a fair or dull red, and if a good constitution and a brilliant color are combined, the result is apt to be a slow and shy bloomer, not up to the commercial requirements. As most of my en- deavors have been devoted to the scarlet race, amounting to about one-third of the number of the seedlings raised, I have taken the pessimistic view, that it would be an impossibility to pro- duce a brilliant scarlet of free blooming qual- ity, backed up by a vigorous constitution. Of late years, however, I have observed that this will not be an impossibility. In breeding for form we always selected those that have reproduced themselves in that point for two or three generations, from one or the other of its parents, preferably the seed parent, and using the same as a seed parent. In pink we do not hold so closely to the color line ; but are very particular that, whatever color is used, it be of good, clear, strong and lively tone and not subject to fading into dull colors, or easily affected by the sun. In breeding for size I do not hesitate to use a small flowered variety as a seed parent, pro- vided its progenitors of the first and second gen- erations past were large flowered varieties ; as a pollen parent, likewise, if it has all the other attributes of a good commercial variety. In breeding for stem and calj'x, I lilce to select a variety that has inherited these good points from one or two generations past, with the ■ bloom bordering on the semi-double, or not too many petals to insui-e a good setting of seeds ; also guarding against parents with flowers con- taining too many petals, as the result will be too many extremely double flowers, with no calyx to speak of. Constitution, next to color, is the most im- portant factor of a commercial carnation, from a grower's point of view, and should be given the utmost consideration. The parents should be selected and bred to such varieties as are noted for their health}' and vigorous constitution. I believe, in order to gain the best results, this crossing should be done during the months of March and April, when plants are making their most vigorous and rapid growth, insuring well- developed and ripened seed. I sometimes question whether the condition and class of food, with which we supply the mother plant when crossing, and up to the time of ripening the seeds, is not responsible to some extent, for our failures or successes, as the case may be. Regarding other points on hybridiza- tion, I might suggest a strong, well rooted love for the work ; untiring patience, and persever- ance, with a studious observation of the results and a fair sized bank account at your disposal, until your aim has been attained. 6 The American Florist. Feb. /, THE CARNATION. Notes in Season. At this season particular care should be taken to keep the temperature at the required degree and to admit as much fresh air as the weather conditions will allow. If the houses are kept close and a high temperature prevails for very long, red spider will appear in such force that drastic measures will have to be resorted to to eradicate it. On the other hand, a low temperature will cause a check in the root action, bring- ing with it poor plants and burst calyces. The present rapid growth and development of the plants renders dis- budding a matter of urgent necessity, requiring constant attention. It is use- less to expect fine results if the side buds are allowed to get large before re- moval. About every week or so go over the plants and place the growths inside the rings or supports to give them a chance to straighten up and allow for a free circulation of air. Keep all de- cayed or diseased leaves picked off and remove every weed that makes its ap- pearance in the beds. Occasionally the soil will get washed from the edges of the beds to the cen- ter, and should be drawn back to the sides again, leveling the surface to allow of proper watering. Should any parts of the beds have become bare, so that the roots are exposed on the sur- face, a light surface dressing of fresh soil and well rotted cow manure in pro- portions of one-half manure to one-half soil should be put on thinly, — just enough to cover up the bare places, but guarding against a heavy mulch. One night a week should be set apart for fumigating, which will be ample to keep the plants free from insects unless these liave got the upper hand. In this case it will be necessary to repeat the fumi- gating for two or three nights in suc- cession. Very little neglect along this line quickly cripples the new growths and ruins the buds; the mischief is easily seen by the growths coming twisted and failing to properly open and the tips turning yellow. This is the season of burst calyces, but we can guard against this trouble to a very great extent by keeping the plants a little dry at the roots and not being carried away with the idea that the oar- nation needs manure and feed without discretion as to ability to assimilate it. To injudiciously strip the plants for cuttings is another cause of the calyces splitting. The propagating house or bench needs careful watching and its requirements attended to. After the cuttings have had their first watering a light misting or spraying twice a day will be all that is necessary for the first week or 10 days, if the conditions of the propagat- ing beds are as they ought to be, and the right kind of clean, sharp sand is used. They will root much more readily when the sand is kept Just moist than when it is allowed to become saturated and there is not nearly as much danger of the cuttings becoming diseased. The wallcs around the propagating beds should be damped down two or three times a day to maintain a moist atmos- phere, and if the sand in parts of the beds upon examination is found to be of a lower temperature than necessary a few bags or strips of cloth tacked on to the sides of the benches will help keep the heat underneath the beds and go a long way towards remedying this defect. Watch the temperature of the house so that ventilation is given on every favor- able occasion, but at all times avoid cold and excessive draughts, an even temperature being a great aid to suc- cessful rooting. While the cuttings are in the sand making roots, the soil, if not already on hand, should be got into condition preparatory for potting them. If it is stored where frost reaches, it should be brought inside and spread out where it can get thoroughly warmed Carnation Lloyd. through. Young carnations require a good, live, fresh soil, but while in their small stage should be given little if any manure, it having a tendency to cause them to make a soft, rapid growth rather than a sturdy one. For home use the cuttings should be potted as soon as they have made sufficient roots, but for shipping they need to be held in the sand a little longer, as some of the roots are bound to get broken in. transit. If for any reason the cuttings are not taken out when ready and are being held in the sand this should be kept on the dry side and the temperature of the house kept around 45° at night and as near that mark as possible during the day. C. W. Johnson. Carnation Lloyd. The accompanying illustrations show a house of the new carnation, Lloyd, grown by the originator, H. A. Jahn, New Bedford, Mass. The photographs were taken December 22, showing its freedom in winter, and the originator says of it. "It is a pedigree seedling with Enchantress as the last cross. The first cross is Silver Spray x Daybreak; the second year a selected seedling crossed with McGowen; the third year seedling recrossed with Queen ; the fourth year seedling crossed with Lawson ; the fifth year seedling crossed with Enchantress and the sixth year seedling selected Lloyd. In Lloyd I have suc- ceeded in producing a carnation that is considered by competent growers all over the country to be the most valuable florist's variety ever produced. "It is absolutely an ever blooming carnation, in fact the only one in ex- istence at the present time which in truth can be called an ever bloomer. A temperature of 50°-52° with plenty of ventilation and a light house will give as fancy a flower in size and make up as any strictly fancy carnation to date. Its fragrance is wonderful, and the keep- ing qualities are of the very best. Flowers shipped and tested by several prominent dealers and growers have been pronounced unexcelled. "In freedom of bloom Lloyd ranks as a strictly commercial variety, as it pro- duces as many flowers as one of its parents, the old McGowen, used to. In quality it stands in the front rank with the fancies. The size and shape of the flower is the exact counterpart of En- chantress. The color is a good, clear peerless white in a good light house; in dark old houses it will show a slight trace of pink in midwinter. In order to succeed best with Lloyd it should have the same treatment as Enchantress." Carnation Beacon. W. W. Coles of Kokomo, Ind., says: We have a bench of 750 plants in one of our new King construction houses and it has been a mass of flowers for several months. We consider Beacon the best and most profltable red car- nation to date. S^ ^^:^ t^(^^''^j^'^"'^'^^^»»^^^ ^ 1 ^^^^^ ^^d n t^S#^^j u ^riM §pSi CARNATION LLOYD AT H. A. JAHN'S NEW BEDFORD, MASS. Grown under 10x12 glass; photographed December 22, 1907. igoS. The American Florist. New Carnation Georgia. This lino lu-vv vurii'iy, introduced by J. D. Cofkorofl, Northiiort, X. Y.. iiii'd well shown in the act'onipunyin*:; illus- tration, is a pure white, fringed va- riety, the result of a oross between Prosperity and Morning (ilory. The variety eonies in early in September and emit i lines nntil well into the next suninier, tlie Ihnvers being from 3i/o to 4 inehes in diameter when at their best. It lias a perfect calyx and the flowers are well built, produced on stout stems from :24: to :iO inches in length. The plant is a good, (dean grower and the ilowers keep well. It should have a successful career. Growers' Expectations from Introducer. BY S. S. SKIDRLSKY. Hit would be hard to find, in the history of floriculture, another instance of the rapid strides c\nd development of a fiower to equal that of the carnation. The "divine flower" has indeed sprung into favor as if by magic. Unlike the short lived chrysanthemum or the queen herself, the rose, the carnation is pre- eminently the flower of the masses. It is ^rown everywhere. It is sold eveiywhere, the .curb merchant, no less than the society florist, handling it in immense quantities. More glasg is going" up, more carnations are being grown, and the demand is continually for still more. Nor is its popularity confined to our own bor- ders. England, Germany and France depend upon our varieties ; Norway and Sweden grow them with success — and even in darkest Russia, we are told, they can do Lawson, Enchantress and White Perfection -ftcll. Let us hope — and you will pardon my slight digression from the sub- ject — that with the advent of Beacon there may come a light to brighten the hovels of the semi-civilized, wretched peasantry in the czar's domain. When John Thorpe, but a comparatively short time ago, predicted that our puny carnation of yesterday would attain the respectable size, by actual measurement, of four inches in diameter, there were many among us today who were inchned at the time to treat such prophecy with a grain of salt. That prediction of Mr. Thorpe has come true nevertheless. We nave practically reached the goal of our ambition. The 4-inch carnation is here and has evidently come to stay. Nor are we content to rest upon our laurels. We are aiming higher and still higher. What was good enough a season or two ago, does not satisfy us today. We must have something better. It will not do to stay the march of progress or to cheek the course of evolution. Aside from the size of the bloom itself we- must also have stem, a long and a stiff one at that ; we must have a carnation with a non-bursting calyx,- of good color, good keeping qualities and we insist on varieties that will produce the flowers and yield us dollars and cents — "bread and butter" carnations, if I may borrow the stereotyped description now and then applied to seedlings, which do not pay for the bread, let alone the butter. It is not my intention, however, to point out any particular varieties, nor do I wish to call to the bar of the growers' opinion any of the introducers of these so called bread and butter sorts. I am rather inclined to the be- lief that the average introducer of a new seed- ling is honest and honorable, that he means well, that his sole aim and object in introducing a carnation is to give satisfaction, that under all circumstances he aims to give the grower his money's worth. There have been some excep- tions, of course, but this is another story hav- ing no bearing upon the subject under consid- cnit inn. < •rant I'd, Ihrii, that no tratid or de- rc|tlioii on the part of the introihiccr ih ever intended, the question arises : Why are worth- IcNs varieties thrown upon the nuirketV I shall uttcnipt to answer this question, an I have Mtudi{'d it at chise rauK'e, depending largely upon my personal impressions and observations, which, uf course, are in no wise infallible. My observa- tions upon numerous occasions lead me to the conthision that there are some hibridizers. who are inclined to be too optimistic, often being oarried away, .so to speak, by the moinontum of their own enthusiiisni. Tlic man thus jnelined makes his cros.s, selecting for the purpose sturdy and meritorious parents. The result, he takes it for granted, must lie highly satisfactory. 1 say ho takes it for granted advisedly, because taking things for grunted is a characteristic trait of the enthusiast. He watches the seerl pod with iiU the care, hope and love which a joung mother bestows upon her firstborn. To be sure, he reasons, something good must result. A chip of the old block is an asset not to be despised. In course of time the seedling or seedlings appear. Out of a dozen or more "un- certainties" the one looking the most prom- ising is selected and duly labeled. No sooner does the bloom break through the calyx, than the plant is chopped down, literally hacked to pieces, m order to get all the cuttings, good, bad and indifferent, that it may yield through and beyond the season. The vitality of the "promising one" is thus impaired at the very outset of its ephemeral career. The season fol- lowing it still looks proinising, although the ciilj'x is somewhat inclined to go asunder, nor is the stem strong ctinnjjh to sustain the wei^.-it of the bloom or the liuiieh of petals. The season, of course, which haijpened to be cither too chy rir too wet, is accountable for thai. Perliajjs a litth? overfeeding did the mischief ; majbe a degree or two belt)W or above the temperature required to suit its delicate constitution. To lie sure there are numerous reasons for its mis- behavior, but no matter, where there is life there is hope. A second massaerc is in order and the plants are propagated to the limit. Cut- tings are taken i-egardless of their condition. It won't do to "put off" when the gi'owers are .so much in need of a good wliite, a good red or a good pink Jind, incidentally, when there is a fortune in sight. I will stop right here, however, to reiterate my assertion that the in- troducers of new carnations are absolutely hon- est, that no fraud is intended when a carna- tion is finally launched with all the pomp and all the songs in its praise which we arc accus- tomed to see and to hear. The question what the grower should expect from the introducer of a new caraation is rather a per[)lexing one and is not so easily answered as one might expect. Our ideas as to the fitness of things are so much at variance with local conditions and local requirements that it would be practically impossible to set up a standard with a view of insuring general satisfaction. In his notes on the Chicago fiower show, John Thorpe has this to say about the carnations which were on exhibition there: "Of new carnations, in quantity very short, in quality never better. Raisers of seedlings are getting wise. It's not how many, but how few. Let this prevail, bc- NE'W CARNATION GEORGIA. Introduced by James D. Cockcroft, Northport, N. Y, 8 The American Florist. Feb. I, cause the few have the best chance." Tersely expressed, and true. That the few of superior quality have the best chance is not to be denied. Yet, on the other hand, we must also not ignore the fact that while there are comparatively few growers ever in quest of fancies or carnations of quality, whose products are sure to command the highest prices at all times, there are thousands of others who are ever on the look out for the *'bread and butter" sorts, whose local markets, either wholesale or retail, do not warrant heavy investments in fancies, who, in brief, must have carnations, which, taking local conditions into consideration, will pay for the coal, the help, the interest on the greenhouse plant and leave a dollar to boot. It is the rank and file that is to be considered ; the man who can no longer grow Lawson or Queen and is in want of some- thing to take their places. A standard, therefore, to suit alike the success- ful growers in the vicinity of New York or Chicago and the man in the Dakotas, is not to be thought of. But what, after all, is the grower to expect from the introducer of new seedling carnations ? Coming to the point by the shortest possible route there ought to be a sort of happy middle ground, upon which both the grower and the hybridizer could meet for the purpose of advancing their mutual interests, for the purpose of adjusting differences, of over- coming prejudices and of facing conditions, if the one realizes the need of the other ; in other words, if the introducer of seedling carnations will exercise the most scrupulous care on be- half of the goose that lays the golden egg and the grower in his turn will bear in mind that his very success or the golden egg, has been made possible by the men who have made hybridization their life-study; who are sacrificing their time and their means in order to improve upon past achievements and thereby advance the interests of the carnation growers — if both, I say, could meet upon such ground, there surely would be no cause for disappointment or dis- satisfaction. But how is this to be accom- plished? Leaving the hybridizer's cause in the hands of Mr. Rudd, who, I am sure, will do ample justice to it, I will take up the grower's end of the question and will briefly outline his expectations from the introducers of new seed- lings : First — The grower expects his money's worth. By this I mean that when he orders a batch of high priced cuttings, he expects and is fully entitled to high grade stock ; cuttings that have been carefully selected and well rooted ; rooted not by dint of the steam pipe at so many thou- sands per week, but by the natural process of keeping the feet comfortably warm and the heads cool, to insure vigor and health. Second — He expects from the variety just what it is represented to be. In other words, when a variety is a cropper, it should not be repre- sented as a continuous bloomer, that when its calyx splits at certain seasons or under certain conditions, that fact should be brought to the surface regardless of losses or gains. Third — He expects the benefit of the intro- ducer's experience without paying an additional price^ often a heavy one, for the experience him- self. By this I mean that when a seedling has been thoroughly tested and its requirements and peculiarities studied and recorded, the introducer is morally obliged to give the grower the benefit of his own knowledge and experience. The grower is entitled to such information and it should not be withheld from him. A printed slip, bear- ing all the cultural notes about the variety in- troduced, should accompany each and every shipment. Fourth — The growef expects a square deal. By this I mean that no carnation, no matter what its previous record, how many points it scored or how many medals were awarded it, unless it maintains its record in all its essen- tials up to the time of and including the sea- son of its dissemination, unless its vigor is in no wise impaired, should see the light of day. The introducer must be absolutely certain on this point ; he must take nothing for granted, else the grower is sure to be a very much dis- appointed man. The grower's expectations, it seems to me, are within the bounds of reason and need hardly be dwelt upon at greater length here. Let a condition of a thorough understanding and a most scrupulous honesty on both sides prevail and we will no longer hear about gold bricks and suckers. After all there is a deal of truth in Hie old saw of honesty being the best policy. The most successful business men of today are they who pursue such a policy, whether it be in ihe dissemination of seedlings or breadstuffs. The child that burns its fingers fears the fire, so does the grower steer clear of the man who sells him a winner and gives him a gold brick instead. It is to our own interests, whether we be hybridizers, dealers or mere agents, to dis- courage worthless varieties, stamp them out, roots, branch and all, if we wish to see the most important branch of our business thrive and de- velop without hitch or hindrance. Tiie Introduction of New Varieties. BV^ C. L. iVASIIBURNj CHICAGO. S. S. Skidelsky has sent me by mail a copy of his paper on the introduction of new varieties. I think he covers the matter very fully when he states what the growers or buyers of these new varieties reasonably expect. The trouble is to get these expectations fulfilled. As Mr. Skidel- sky' very ably states, the business of growing car- Fritz Bahr, Highland Park, 111., (on right) and E. Hippard, Youngstown, O.. in Cuba. nations has reached to large dimensions and im- portance. It would seem that the American Carnation Society should, for the benefit of its members, take up this matter of introducing new varieties and give thorn the history in detail of each new variety from the time it is first started until it is nfi'ered for sale to the trade. There are cer- tain large centers of the carnation industry, such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, De- troit, Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, etc. Now committees could be appointed in each of these districts to visit the various places where new varieties are being grown and investigate their condition, etc., keeping a record of, say, monthly visits, these records to be printed and issued to each member once a year. This would put a curb on the introduction of new varieties in the manner described by Mr. Skidelsky, where the most promising of a dozen or more uncertain- ties is selected and this plant is then put through a hurry-up process to increase the stock as rap- idly as possible. The introducer of seedlings would be benefited as much by this method of inspection as the buyers, for if he has a good thing the reports would show it. As it is now, we have all been bit so many times that, as a "burnt child dreads the fire," we all buy very sparingly of any new thing, being afraid of the gold brick. When the reports show a promising seedling a grower should be induced to allow others at different sections of the country a few plants for trial. Now, in order to pay the expenses of these connnittees (and the committees should be paid for their time and all their traveling expenses) the money could be raised by taxing each mem- ber for these reports a sum in porportion to the amount of carnation plants he grows. Let the tax be, say to start with, $1 per 1,000 plants. Then a member growing 50,000 plants would pay $50 for his reports for the year. This would raise a good sized sum of money and put the matter of inspection on a business basis. There is not a single member of this society who would not be benefited ten times the amount he pays in, by the reports he would receive. Mr. Skidelsky has given us a very complete paper on the subject and it remains for us to put some practical plan in use to prevent the abuses which the trade has suffered in buying goods which are grossly misrepresented and are causing us heavy losses each year. Tom J. CoRBREY, well known as a com- mission man in the early days of the trade in Chicago, writing from Long Beach near Los Angeles, Cal., says: "The Japs are giving the local growers a run and it looks as if the 'little brown men' may soon be it. The latter are pay- ing as high as $40 per acre annual rental for land on which they grow flowers and vegetables." INTERIOR OF NEW CONSERVATORY AT GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO. igo8. The American Florist. 9 NKW CONSERVATORIES AT GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO. Garfield Park Conservatories, Chicago. A most notable range of conservator- ies is now approaching completion in Garfield park, the central one of the three great parks of the West Chicago park system. This splendid range has been designed by Hitchings & Co., of New York, and those who have critic- ally examined the new houses believe them the finest and best adapted for the purpose in the United States. Its final ■cost, together with the range of propo- gating liouses adjacent will, when fully completed and equipped, cost approxi- mately $225,000. Superintendent Jens Jensen must be credited with the concep- tion and carrying forward of this much- needed work in a most permanent and satisfactory manner; in tlris he has been ably supported by the west park com- missioners under President Eckhart, who was appointed by Governor Deneen ■with a free hand for these betterments. The range will be heated from a cen- tral plant. C. E. Carson & Co. are the steel work contractors, while H. Wilson had charge of the glazing. WITH THE GROWERS James D. Cockcroft, Korthport, N. Y. Growers of carnations would find much to interest them at the establishment of James D. Cockcroft at Northport, Long Island, one of the largest plants devoted exclusively to tlie cultivation of carna- tions east of New York. Besides the best of the standard varieties, the prin- cipal attractions are the three new var- ieties, Harvard ( crimson ) , Faust ( scar- let) , and Georgia (fringed white) , origin- ated by Mr. Cockcroft. The following let- ter shows the opinion of one of the lead- ing florists of New York as to the popu- larity and ready sale of these novelties : *'Mr. .James D. Cockcroft, Northport, N. Y. Dear Sir : — AVe desire to congratulate you on the two varieties of carnations, Georgia and Harvard ; which 3'ou have been sending us. Georgia we consider to be the best white carnation that comes to New Yorlc and can easily sell from 50 per cent to 100 per cent more than regular white. Harvard we think to be the best dark red coming here, easier to sell at double the price of any other dark red. With kind regards, we remain, Yours truly, (Signed) Tejiendly & Schenok." Faust. — This variety is a brilliant scarlet, a shade brighter than Victory with long and wiry stems averaging 20 to 24 inches. The flowers are of medium size, well built up with a perfect calyx. It is a strong liealthy and clean grower, coming into bloom very early and its extreme productiveness makes it very desirable for commercial use, especially for the Christmas trade when it is in full crop. Georgia. — Among all the various whites on the market, Georgia stands in a class by itself as it is a commercial variety in productiveness and a fancy one in size, fragrance and form. This variety, Mr. Cockcroft intends to in- troduce next year. harvard. — This new crimson variety originated four years ago. It is of a rich crimson color, the result of a cross between Prosperity and Gen. Maceo, combining the magnificent size and stem of the former with the freedom and rapid growth of the latter. The flowers measure from three and one-half to four inches in diameter, are symmetrical and well built with deeply fringed petals and are splendid keepers and shippers. A critical examination by a disinterested party just before Christmas of the 5,000 plants now being grown disclosed not a single case of split calj^x and the or- iginator says "that this quality has been a noticeable one at all times." The stems are long, stiff and wiry at all seasons, averaging about 24 inches in length. The plant is a rapid and vigor- ous grower with no superfluous grass, coming in bloom early and continuing throughout the season, every shoot pro- ducing a well formed flower. All kinds of new methods in orchid growing crop up and are recommended from time to time; but when cultivators realize the simple fact that a proper at- mosphere in the houses where they are groAvn is the most important detail of all, and far more so than hair-splitting differences in compost and temperature, they will be well on the way to success with these beautiful plants. THE WA-NO-KA GREENHOUSES, BARNEVELD, N. Y. Partial Exterior View of Plant. 10 The American Florist. Feb. /, Thos. Rochford & Son, Broxbourne, Eng. As a striking instance of a colossal business being worked up from small beginnings in a comparatively short space of time the wonderful greenhouse plant of the Rochfords is worthy of no- tice. In England all such places are termed nurseries and the full title of the firm is Thos. Rochford & Sons, Ltd., Turnford Hall Nurseries. They are situate at Broxbourne, 17 miles from London. The well-known and genial Thos. Rochford, who died some six years ago at a comparatively early age, was the real founder of the busi- ness as it at present stands, though it had its small beginning at Tottenham when he and his father, Michael Roch- ford, grew especially good pines and Thos. Rochford. Present head of the firm of Thos. Rof.'hford, Hroxbourne, Engbind grapes. A ton of grapes in those days was thought a big lot, but now this firm alone grows nearly 100 tons under glass annually. Prices in those days ranged anywhere from $3.75 to $S per pound, while today 2S cents is a fair average price, though, of course, higher prices are paid for best quality fruit. It is worthy of note, too, that in the old days the grapes grown at Tottenham were carried on the men's heads, thence to the London market, a distance of about six miles. Today large four-horse vans, as large as furniture vans, carry the produce. The Turnford Hall Nurseries and the ground around them secured for exten- sion cover an area of 100 acres. There are in all 285 greenhouses, one of the largest of these, a palm house, being 300 feet long, 50 feet wide and 26 feet to the roof apex. In this particular house are many palms, ranging in value from $5 to $250 each. The actual area of glass in this immense establishment has been variously estimated in America and all kinds of guesses have been made. It will interest our readers to know that the actual size is just under a million and a quarter square feet, 1,224,119 to be exact. This is the first time these figures have been published and they are correct. They represent the actual area covered and not the amount of glass used, which would, of course, be much more. The business carried on is wholesale and extends practically all over the world. There are railway sid- ings or switches connecting with the nursery and the firm uses its own rail- road cars for shipping fuel, coke being principally used. PALMS. To return to the palm growing, there are in addition to the large house men- tioned 14 span-roofed houses 160 feet long, filled with Kentia Forsteriana from two to six feet high and valued at from $6 to $45 per dozen. Larger specimens are grown in four other spans, each 300 feet long, and, in order to make the most of the head room, fine plants of Cocos flexuosa are inter- spersed with the kentias. Being tall, these take up little ground space and do not interfere with, but rather con- duce to the health of the latter. Then there are two other spans, 25x300 feet, for the six-foot kentias, a grand stock of these on which the firm prides itself being always kept up. These houses are probably the finest in the world devoted to the culture of palms for market. There are 54 other span-roofed houses for small stock, each 14x160 feet. Owing to the scarcity of kentia seed, a scarcity likely to continue, Latania Borbonica is selling much better than formerly and there are large healthy stocks of this favorite palm on hand. Spent hops from the breweries are used for plunging the pots in in all the houses and the scent of these is very pleasing. Crotons are also a leading" specialty here, over 80 varieties in all sizes being grown. Single stemmed plants seven feet high, feathered with foliage down to the pots, are very fine, the variety Alice being a popular one. Souvenir de Thomas Rochford is also a decided ac- quisition. Souvenir de Baron Alphonse Rothschild is being largely shipped to America, while Reedi, a splendid va- riety, is being sent in large quantities to Paris. Victoria Improved, Warreni, Prince of Wales, Princess of Wales, Kmperor Alexander the Third, Chel- soni and Disraeli are all largely grown, as is Turnfordiensis, which recently re- ceived a first-class certificate from the Royal Horticultural Society. Filici- foliiUTi aureum is one of the best of the narrow-leaved forms, bright yellow with a drooping habit, and when finished is like a shower of gold. It is an ex- cellent variety for table decoration. Whole houses full of Asparagus plumo- sus and the true variety nanus are grown and many were being packed for the United States recently. Then there are houses of Malmaison carnations. Princess of Wales, grown for cutting, other houses of Rasfail geraniums, the plants four feet high and a blaze of scarlet, large span-roofed houses of roses, 3Ss500 feet, and many other crops. The new rose, William Sheen, is expected to outclass Bridesmaid. It is a very lovely variety. Richmond is also largely grown, as is also Queen of Spain. Poinsettias in 4-inch and 5-inch pots, pandanus and the new golden smilax are all well grown, the latter a very beautiful and distinct fea- ture here. Orchids are largely grown for cutting and also for sale on the plants. There are house after house of cattleyas, and at the time of our visit C. labiata was at its best. Odontoglossums, chiefly O. crispum, fill 12 houses and the plants- were bristling with flower spikes. Then, there are immense lines of Spirea Japon- ica. Azalea mollis and the pretty pink spireas Queen Alexandra and Peach Blossom. Dormant crowns of these are being sent out and plants in bloom were on show. Everyone speaks well of them. There is an immense stock of the new Nephrolepis todeaoides. In one house there were 20,000 in 2>2- inch pots, all grown cool, and there are others in all sizes up to large specimens. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is a leader. There are many fine specimens, in pans nine inches deep, that are three feet high and as much through, while the basket plants for Christmas trade are very fine. Rochford's Masterpiece is in great fornt and sells well. Amabilis is a new cross, not yet disseminated, between Master- piece and Socotrana. It is a stout RETARDED LILY OF THE VALLEY AT THOS. ROCHFORD S, BROXBOURNE, ENG. Th*^ pips, whi^ii removed from tlie refri^cviltofs, :it :inv time of the year. l)h)om in aliout tlu'ee weeUs. igo8. Th E AmER I CA N Fl O R I S T. 11 Ri'l;ird.>.l I,ih nf Ihr \.\\W\. AT THOS. ROCHFORD'S. BROXBOURNE, ENG. Az.'ilrn Mollis. CiiUk'V.-i Hiiiisi'. grower, very free, tlie flowers hanging loose; miles ahead of anything else, ac- cording to American visitors. There are 18 span-roofed houses, 160 feet long, l F'jqd_or a Hail Insuraqco Corqpany >s gcqerjl'y coqccdod, aqd it v/i'l rccc'vo ca/c'^ji thiou^ht aqd prompt act'Oq on ti-[C p.i't of li-[0 Society at Its t'^-st aqqjsi nv-otlnT iq Ciqclqnati. -CD Practical Papers, iqort, coqclr>o nqd full of iqslruction will bo road at tf\o nqcotlng-,, aqd p'lqted with; tho foportj of il^o SocIoty oacli year, No qow plaqt or flower, qodcvicoor Iqvonlioq of niccll Will go uqrowardod, Mcd.iU aqd certificates Will be givoq for dc:orvIng cxliihits; Tlio Society will lal'o especial caro to f\avo ovorytliing reported iq the bor.t niaqnof The Coqotltutioq and By-Lawj aro in pre* piration, nqd will bo pror.eq'cd at our f.rst Qoqoral rqeoting. Action Taken. — At a niootmq of roproseqlatlvos (roni eight d'ltcroftt States, tlfld in Chicago on Juqo 19th, 1884, tt^is Socioly was orgaqized by tho dectioq of 111*? following OF-FICERS. JOHN THORPE, President, J M JORDAN, First Vice-Prosidoql, M. A. HUNT. Treasurer, £ G HILL, Secretary. Qucoqs. N. Y. St. Louis, Mo. Wrlgl^t's Grove. Cqtcaqo. Rlcf^rqoqd, Iqd. EXECUTIVE COIVlMI-rTEE. ROBT. S. BROWN. - - Kanaas City, Mo. ROBT. CRAIG, - Philadelphia, Pa J. C. VAUOHAN. - Chicago, 111. ALFRED NEUNER, - Louiavlllo. Ky. ROBT. J. HALLIDAV, - - Baltlmoro, Md. ROBT. GEORGE. Piinoovillo. 0. a. p. CRITCHELL, - .Cincinnati. 0. W, G. NEWETT, - Chicago, III. HARRV SUNDERBRUCH, CIncinnat 0. VICE>PRESIDENTS. ROBT. H. HEATH. Canada Wosl. EDWIN LONSDALE, - Ponnsykania. C. E. ALLEN, - Vermont. ALEX. MURDOCH, ' Penneylwania. LUTHER ARMSTRONG, - MisEDun. F. R. PIERSON. - Now York. A. BRACKENRipQE, • ■ Maryland. R. MAITRE, - - WALTER COLES. - - Dolawfli-e. A. H. BUNDE, - - Mlnnoeota. J. D. CARMODY. - . Indiana. GEO. P. LAMB, - North Carolina. A. DONAQHUE, Nobnjaha. CARL JURQENS, Rhodo Iflland. PETER HENDERSON, - Now Joraey. W. R.^SMITH, Dist. Columbia. FRANCIS MORAT. Kentucky. C. B.WHITNALL, - Wiaconsin. C. A. REESER, * - Ohio. 0. F. DUE. - - Salt Lako City, Utah MARCUS ELLIS. - - Naw Hampshire. J. C. VAUQHAN. Illinois. Our First Meeting. — ^The first meeting will be held at Cincinnati, O., between th\e 12th and 25th of August, 1885. We can promise even at this early date a more qumerous attendance than has ever been accorded to any similar organization. Our plans are rqaturiqg (or aq exliibltioq, qoble iq its conceptioq and dlfferlqg iq cliaracter fionq any before attempted. Thje interest already manifested by rqany of the members warr^ts tf\is positive statemcqt. A sched.ale ofpremiunis with rules aqd regulatioqs aqd a complete list of nqerqbets to date will be ready early iq January. 5^ . 6, -g) ?i5 THE FIRST CIRCULAR OF THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS, 188S. time before it recovers and it is a vexa- tious crop to liandle when in this condi- tion. In really bad cases it is best to pull the plants right out, turn the soil in the bench up roughly, lay the plants in a warm, moist house for a time and replant when young roots are again starting freely. But such a drastic method as this should not be used until the cultivator has tried others to bring the plants into a satisfactory state of health. Once the roots are healthy and active it will not be long before the fronds take on a good color and grow freely. There are often a lot of Boston ferns coming in at this time of year that have been used for holiday and store decora- tion and are in poor condition. They should not be left to lie about thickly on the benches, but should have all de- cayed and useless fronds taken off and be staged up carefully. When they again begin to grow, which they will do quickly unless in really bad health, they may be repotted if necessary and grown on in a house kept at a night tempera- ture of about 55°. This will ensure their making good plants agaiii by Easter. Propagating benches, where plants were bedded out last fall for runners should be kept just nicely moist, and if the centers of the plants seem to be taking. an undue lead at the expense of the runners pinch these out. Do not allow the soil to become crusted on the surface. Where the soil is heavy some runners may be kept un- der for good this way. On the other hand, too frequent stirring of the sur- face may lead to some of the forward- est runners being snapped off and lost. Should it be necessary to plant out any more for stock it will be safest to pinch the center of each out at planting time, this leading to a free production of run- ners. Division of old plants of pteris and others may be carried out now and the divisions will have the best of the sea- son before them. Some of the ribbon ferns grow so freely from spores that it is hardly worth while dividing up old plants. But any choice or favorite va- riety of which it is desired to increase the stock must be so treated. If potted at once let the divisions go into the smallest sized pots they can and avoid overwatering at first. The size of the divisions will depend upon the class of plant needed. That pretty fern, Adian- tum Farleyense, should not be divided into very small portions, or the in- creased heat needed to start them leads to weak attenuated growth that has to die off and be followed by other fronds before a good stocky little plant is pro- duced. Loam of good quality leads to better results than a very light com- post for this favorite fern. COMMEECIAL. Grana Special Prizes. Society oi American Florists. NATIONAL FLOWEK SHOW PEEMIUMS. The following list of premiums of- fered for competition at the National Flower Show at Chicago, November 6- 15, 1908, covers all special offers defi- nitely in hand January 22, 1908. It totals over $1,800 in addition to the S. A. F. medals. The thanks of the committee are ten- dered to these public spirited and gen- erous firms and individuals who have responded so nobly. The many others who intend making similar offers are urgently requested to "HUKRY UP" so that all may be included in the preliminary list now in press, as otherwise proper publicity and a good competition cannot be secured. W. N. RUDD, Chairman Premium Committee, Morgan Park, 111. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn street, Chicago. — Cup, value $25; class not yet specified. B. K. & B. Floral Co. — Richmond, Ind. — For 50 blooms Sarah Hill carna- tion; $8 first; $5 second; 50 blooms Lawson-Enchantress carnation, $8 first; $5 second. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. — 50 blooms Andrew Carnegie car- nation; $12 first; $8 second; $5 third. W. H. Elliott, Oak square, Brighton, 16 The American Florist. Feb. /. ®- -@ Losses by Hail. — Oqe ol Hie first inleniiOf|s of the Society of Amerlcari Florists 15 lo provide \f\ Vr\Q best manner an insurance agairjst loss of glass by hail. To ad- vcc the best piaris for this insurance it will be necessary that all information re- garding losses by hail duririg the years '82, '83 and '84 bo furnished th^e Secretary as so'ori as possible. We wish lo irivestigate lt\is thoroughly aqd ask our fherids-Io report any losses ar^d to state the name of the sufferer, date of occurer\cc, quaqtity ar)d PER CENT, of glass broken. This is a matter of vital importance to the Socicly and a compliance with the above is urgently requested that the Society rriay have facts and data as a basis for action. : Who are Eligible.— " l^W Florists, Garderiers, Seedsmei), Nurserymen, Supetiri- teridents of Parks, Manufacturers of Heating Apparatus, Greer^housc Builders and dealers in Florists' Supplies in the United States and Canada shall be eligible lo membership in this Society," The fact that the large membership here given of re presc rotative men of the trade is volurjtary and received almost without effort, proves that with the ex- tended circulation kir|dly given our onnouncemerit through the various trade journ.als arid catalogues we shall procure for our r^ext membership list, the name of nearly every man connected with our business. Your name should be sent to the Sec- retary, or to the Vice-Presiderit of your State, or other officer of the Society and the regular nurnbered receipt of the Treasurer will be sent. LET US HEAR FROM YOU. ' Anrlual Subscripfion,—lhQ annual subscription is $2.00, cntitllrig members to all the privileges of t^c Sociely. Most of our members so far, wishing lo give' the Society a good impetus in the shape of an iricidef\tal fund, have paid $3.00 extra, makirig a subscription of $5,00. We sf^al! be glad of many other $500 subscribers. For all particulars address: E. G, HIl-U Secy, Rlchmona, Ind. LlISTl OP CQEMBEI^S SUBSGI^IBIHG $6.00, W. G. Newitt. Herman H. Rillor, Peter Hendcrsoq. J. M, 'Jordan, Joseph Heinl, ■ t^yron A. Hunt, Wm. H. Boomkamp. George R. Mumma, Alexander Murdoch, J. D. Carmody, H, W. Buckbec, Luther Armstror^g, F, R. Piofsort, Charles A. Reescr. A. Whitcomb, ■ John Thorpe, Robert George, Chicago, 111. Dayton, Ohio, Jersey City. N, J. St, Louis, Mo. Jacksonville, HI. Chicago, III, N, Y. City. Dayton, Ol\io, Pittsburgh, Pa. EvansvlUc, Ind. Rockford, III. Kirkwood, Mo. Tarrylown. N. Y, Springfield, O. Lawrence, Kan, Queens, N. Y. Painesvilie, 0. Frank Huston, • R, W, Coglan, J. C. Vaug^aq, • Anthoriy Wiegand. B. P. Critchelt, W. L. Smith, - Johri Goode & Co., James Kir^g, - Ellwanger fit Barry, Robert J, Halliday, Alfred Neur|er, ■ C. B. Whitnall, Roberl S. Brown, Henry Michel, Robert Craig. - Edwin Lonsdale, - H. A, Dreer, Chicago, 111. Niles Centre, III, Chicago, 111. Indianapolis, Ind. Ciriciqnatt, O, Aurora, 111, Hyde Park, 111, Chicago, III. Rochester. N. Y. Baltimore, Md, Louisville, Ky, Milwaukee, Wis. Kansas, City, Mo, St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa, @- E. 0. Hill. • Frarjcis Morat, Frederick Sulzer, - Eneler Machjine Works, B, K Bliss & Soq. ■ Wm. and Jas, Murdock Harry Sunderbruck, William C Wilson. James Taplifj. John May, Aqtoino Wir^lrcr, •' r. and R. Ferguson S A. Nutt, Esq,', John Henderson, ■ Young aqd EMiot, William Hamilton, Charles Anderson, A. LeMoull, - ■ F. E.' McAllister, Louis Seibrcchl, . August Rolkcr, • Emost Asmus, Richmond, Ind, Louisville, Ky, Chicago, 111. Exeter. M H- N. Y City. N, Y . Pittsburgh, Pa, Cif^cinriati. O Astoria. N. Y,. Maywood, N. J, Summit. N, J. West Grove, Pa, Philadelphia, Pa. Mew York City Flushing, N -V - N, Y, City Allegheny City, Pa Flushir^g. L. I N. Y City N Y Cty Hinsdale, N Y N Y, City W Hoboken,N J. David Clark, Williani J Stewart. Isaac Buchanan, H, J. DeVry. John S. Forster, C- F. W. Gcqlemanri, Gardr^er fit Huntsman, Walter Coles, A Brackcnridge, Rcimers Bros., JohnG Heinl, ■ C L AHcq, ■ Roberl H Heath. A Donaghu^ B A EHiOl, Alfred Ruiy, Esq . • Frederidt Hahnyiari, . Aiberi Fischer, S. S. Jackson, ■ Charles F Ev.ir^s, A Biaqc, John Ycunn, • Br'dwyN. Y Gly Boston, Mass. N Y. C'ty. Ch'-cago. 111. Evanston, III Qu'ncy, 111 Oncmriat., O Claymont, Del. Govanslon Md Louisv'lle. Ky. Tcrre Haute. Ind GarderiOty.N.Y Woodstock. Ont Omaha. Neb Pittsburg'n. Pa., Mor^treal. Or]! Philadelphia. Pa Ciricirnati. O. OriCifiriMi, Ph'ladclphi.-', Pa Philadelphia, Pa. St LoiMs. t^'io, I^EGUbAI^ CQEMBEI^SHIP lilST, S3.00 EACH J Tread.-oy, • Frarik Goodo, Paul F Lau. • S. M, Tracy, John R, Hellenthal. Gustave Drob-sch. • Charles Neuner. • Edward Cornell, • Charles Rermaq. - Charles A. Getz, August Sunderbruch. Mrs. Thco. Schuster. David R. Woods. • Thomas Tait, W F. Fiincourt, A. D. L Farson, / Johq Buflor), Thorburn& Titus. - John Spatdirig, - ^ Edvi^ard Eliot. Walter Gray. Joseph Glerjri & Sons, Frederick Kolthoff F Philip Hasp. J N, Underwood. W. T League, Chas Reissig, • August Dresel. Marcus Ellis, Brandt, Q. Sprlrigfl9ld, O. River Parkt 111, Columbia, Mo. Columbus, O. Columbus, O. Louisvi'le, Ky. lt\d'anapolis. Ind Clqcirinatr, O, Brooklyn, M Y, MewBrighton.P^. Port Rlch'd M Y Philadelphia. Pa M Y City, ew Londbn. Conq, f^'liiwaukee, V/is. Ciricmnatl, Oh'o. ChC''''ot, Oh-o Hannibal, Mo Chicago, III Ch'cago, Ml Kecne, ^' H Thomas Ycuqg. Jr. Victor Dorval, Joseph Towcll, - George We'ch, vVllli.im Benr^eH, Paul But!. R, Maitre, C, E. Allcq. ■ John Bador J. F Gibbs. - ' Thos. Jacksor), • V/.lliarri C, No'an, Alfred Fcrder, . David Kqott, - Charles Hartwig, E. Vi/ienhoebcr, N Singlcr, - Sch'l'er and Kuske, Winiam Uridorv/ood John Fries. Mr'^, O, P Fairchild Wrri McKellar. Corbotl & Wilson, John Fenn- ' Henjy Seebrighl, R, J Donovan, R J Purvis. ■ E Bor;nc^ E W Cuu, Wa N Y Oily, Woodsidc. -M Y Patorson. N J. Madison, N J, Flalbush, N. Y. f^ew Castle, Pa. Novj Orleans, La, Braltlcboro, Vt ■ AlieghenyCity,Pa. Porrysv'lle, Pa ' Cincinnat', Chicago. HI. Chicago III. sh'figton Heights, 111. Miles Center, IN Ludlow, Ky. Newport, Ky, Covington. Ky, Ch'llicothe, O. Cincinnati, Ohio. K. Y City, N Y MewRochell, N Y Havelock. II! Hjvelock. III. Xen'a, Ohio Be'levlUe, Ml I ^vhere. We'shall be glad to have further comments. On the attendance at and interest taken in the Washington convention the Carnation Society may well felici- tate itself of all the children of the S. A. F. None can claim conventions better attended or flower exhibitions in which greater interest is regularly taken. Lawson-Enchantbess as a name for a commercial carnation, considering that we have already an Enchantress and a Lawson, is about the weakest thing in nomenclature that has come to our no- tice. A fine, large package of woe awaits the wholesale cut flower grower who at- tempts to handle it under that name. Wm. Teickeb, of Arlington, N. J., calls our attention to an error in a reprint article on "Waterside Plants," wherein Aponogeton distachyon is described as having flowers of a bright yellow. This is so obviously wrong that it would not deceive anyone acquainted with these plants, as the flowers are well known to be white, with purple stamens. It is a true aquatic rather than a waterside plant. Glass is very cheap at the present time notwithstanding the fact that there is less in the hands of both the manu- facturers and jobbers than there has been in years on account of the long delay in the factories getting started, very few having operated since April 20, 1907. The demand for greenhouse glass is very good now and it is ex- pected by the best informed people that prices must be higher within a few days. CusTOMEES have to be studied when preparing cut flower or plant decora- tions and many insist on a greater quan- tity of both flowers and plants being used than is necessary to create a good effect. But florists in some instances foster this by using these in too large numbers, even without orders, and the beauty of individual specimens is often lost. Much of the beauty of kentias and other palms lies in the fine, graceful stems and these are too often hidden by masses of other plants right up to the foliage. Many of the baskets sent out are solid masses of foliage and flowers, the outline, where stray fronds or leaves escape, being the only pretty part about them. Rose Name Changed. W. N. Rudd, secretary of the Society of American Florists, informs us that Paul Niehoff of Lehighton, Pa., desires to change the name of his pink rose, registered as Aurora, to Lovely, as he learns there is a European variety in existence bearing the former name. The American Rose Society. ADDITIONAL PRIZES. There is ofi'ered a silver cup, valued at $25, by H. F. Michell Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., for 50 blooms of Kate Moul- ton rose. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., ofi^ers a silver cup, valued at $25, for the best new rose not in commerce nor yet exliibited before the American Rose So- ciety. Ther.e ;has been mailed to every florist or grower located in Chicago a copy of the schedule for the annual exhibition. August Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111., is duly appointed chief of the executive committee to represent on the spot the American Rose Society. Any entries, prizes or other matters should be forwarded to the secretary of the society. Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. igo3. The American Florist. 19 The Rust Disease of the Hollyhock. The New York College of Agiiculture, department of plant pathologj-, Itliaoa, N. Y., is now undertaking a earefnl and exliaustive study of tliia liollylioek dis- ease. It is well known as one of the most serious and widespread of the plant. Under the most serious at- tacks of the disease the plants are al- most entirely defoliated and the blos- soms f;''f'^"y reduced both in size and nmnber. Some preliminary experiments previously carried on indicate that this disease can be readily controlled by the \ise of certain spray mixtures. It is now proposed to test this out the com- ing summer and publish a full account of the disease and how it may be eon- trolled. The solution of this will un- doubtedly be of great benefit to the seedsmen, many commercial florists and all who cultivate the hollyhock for pleasure or profit. H. H. Whetzel, as- sistant professor in charge of this, asks for contributions of seeds or cuttings of any hollyhocks, hibiscuses or mallows for use in these trials. He hopes not only to determine what spray mixtures are most efficient, but to ascertain if any varieties are immune to the disease. Department Store Flowers. Ed. Amebic A^' Florist: — Can sc^ne one tell us why the depart- ment stores can sell violets 25 in a bunch at 10 cents per bimch, while the cheapest violets selling at wholesale are 12% cents per bunch. We cannot see why the wholesaler or grower does not give the retailer opportunities like this. The department stores make money on nearly everything they sell, particularly in Kansas City, and this has occurred time and time again and we would like to be advised by some one of the Amer- ican Florist's readers. Kansas City, Mo. A. E. Meetings Next Week. Dayton. O.. February 6. — Dayton Florists' Club,' 37 B. Fifth street. "Des Moine.s, February 4, 8 p. m.^ De.s Moines Florists' Club, Iowa Seed Co.'s store. Detroit, ]>lioli., February 5, S p. m.— Detroit Florists' Club, 3S Broadway. Grand Rapids, Miob., February 3.— Grand Rapids Florists and Gardeners' Club, Board of Trade rooms. Pearl st'-eet. Hamilton. Ont., February 4, 8 p. m.^ H.imilton Gardeners' and Florists' Clxib, office of member. Indianapolis, Ind., February 4, 7:30 p. m. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, State_ house. Tjouisville, Ky., February 4, 8 p. m. — The Kentucky Society of Florists. Milwaukee, Wis., February 6, 8 p. m. — Milwaukee Florists' Club, Quiet house, corner Broadway and Mason streets, Minneapuli.s, Minn., February 7, 8 p. ni. — Minneapolis Florists' Club, Lath- a^i's Conservatory, 83 South Tenth street.- ; Montreal, ftue., February 3. — Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 404 St. Catherine street. West. Ne^iv Orleans, T^a., February 5, 8 p. m. — German Gardeners' Club, 624 Com- mon street. ■jVffwporti R. I.. February 5. — Newport Horticultural Society. OttaTva, Ont., February 3 and 4.— Canadian Seed Groovers' Association, fourth annual convention, Canadian building. I^asadena. Cal., February 7, 8 p. m. — Pasadena Gardeners' Association, G. A. R. hall. East Colorado street. Philadelpliia, Pa., February 4, 8 p. m Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa., February 4, 8 p. m.^ Pittsburg and Allegheny Gardeners' and Florists' Club, 422 Sixth avenue. Seattle, Wniili., February 4. — Seattle Florists' Association, chamber of com- merce. Second avenue and Columbia street. I'tlea. N. Y., February «, 8 p. m. — Utica Florists' Club, Hotel Martin. WaMlilnKloii, H. €"., February 4, 8 p. ni. — Ifliirl.sts' Club of Washington, 1214 F street, N. W. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per "Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1908 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Where answers are to be mailed (rem this office, doclase 10 cents extra to cover postae^e. etc. Sltnation Wanted — By a practical Horist store greenhouse or private place rather preferred. Key 418. care American Florist. Sltualloo Wanted— .'\s gardener or foreman on private or commercial place; age 32: life ex- perience: good reference J. Redpath. 30 Lincoln St., Auburn. New York. Situation Wanted— By a young man with five years' experience in general greenhouse work. Private place preferred; English; age 22; refer- ence. Address P. Edwards. 51 Rutland St., Wateitown Mass. Siluallon Wanted— As gardener on private place with glass: head or single; Chicago or Cali- fornia preferred: age 28. single: 15 years' exper- ience; well up in gardening in general; references Key 42U. care American Florist. iNituation Wanted —By experienced greenhouse man; age 28, one in family. 15 years' experience in fruit roses, carnations, 'mums and all bedding plants, etc. Want position in private place; best of references. Key 412, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— As responsible gardener; thoroughly understands the management of gen- tleman s estate: life experience in greenhouses, flowers and vegetables; good English and Cana- dian reftrences; married: age36; total abstainer. Batten. East Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Situation Wanted— As foreman or assistant gardener by a young Scotchman, experienced in carnations roses, chrysanthemums and general greenhouse work, also capable of handling men. also well up in landscape work; best of references sober and reliable. Address Key 415, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By grower. German. 28, single; iSyears' experience cut flowers and general stock; specialty roses and carnations. To take full charge or will take section of roses or car- nationson good reliable place: best of references; state full particulars with salary please. Key 416 care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced green- house man; American and European experience in greenhouse plants, landscape and vegetable. Want position in Detroit or vicinity at commer- cial or private place, private preferred: best oi references, strictly sober, single, address 1136 Grand Ave,, Toledo. Ohio. Situation Wanted— As foreman or manager by sober experienced florist and landscape gardener; good grower of roses carnations, 'mums, palms, ferns fancy Pot and bedding plants: practical ex- perience in greenhouse building: best of refer- ences; state wages and particulars in first letter. Key 414. care .-Vmedcan Florist. Situation Wanted — As workidg foreman or good all around man on small or large commercial or private place, by sober, steady man; not afraid to work; 28 years' practical experience: good propagator and grower of cat flowers, bedding and pot plants; landscape gardening, vegetables, nur- sery stock, etc: German, middle-aged; tnarried. no children- best of references: look for place now or later. E. Deutsher. General Delivery, Chicago. Help Wanted— A man to work in rose section also two men for general greenhouse work; state wages without board. Address Key 340. care American Florist, Help Wanted— Wire worker wanted for a Kan- sas City flora! concern: state experience, age. nationality and wages desired Address Alpha Floral Co. Kansas City. Mo. Help Wanted— Decorator and designer; one who has some knowledge of plants: single mvtn preferred. References and wages in first letter. Address Key 410. care American Florist, Help Wanted— Competent gardener and greenhouse man for estate at Grosse Pointe Mich must be married: employment by the year and found. AddresB. Loyd Wilson. 703 Breitmeyer bldg.. Detroit, Mich, Help Wanted— First-class grower of carnations 'mums and potted plants; capable of taking full charge of a commercial place (40,000 sq. ft. of glassh and handling help: none but a hustler and and not afraid of work need apply: salary and liberal commission: single; middle aged. ^ Key 419 . care American Florist. Wanted io Lease— Place of not less than 8000 feet of glass in Pennsylvania. Ohio, Illinois or Indiana wiih privi ege of purchase after one year. Key 417. care American Florist. Wanted— A good florist. Here is a chance for a steady, industrious florist to get in a business that pays from the first day on. $500 cash for security only, Will give half of the income from the green- houses: there is about 10. OCO feet of glass. The reason is that 1 want to spend more time in my store. M. Reitz. lllOVliet St., Milwaukee, Wis. For Sale— .1 large florist refrigerator with mir- rors and marble base at a bargain A. B. Ellsworth, 17 N.6th St.. Allentown. Pa. For Sale— Five 50-ft. greenhouses and stock, in good condition, located within the city limits; six years lease on ground: will make price very cheap in order to make quick sale. W. E. McKissiCK. 1619 21 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa, For Sale— Greenhouses with stock: about 20 - OOO ft. glass; well stocktd with all kinds of bedd- ing plants ferns palms and cut flowers: for terms inquire of Mrs Hugo Book. College St., or L, C, MiDGLEY, Worcester Conservatories, Worcester. Mass. For Sale — Two houses each 14x100 and one 5?4xl00ift.. opposite the largest cemetery here: one and one-half acres of land, living rooms above office; a good man on carnations and bedding stock can do well here. F. W. Meyer. Florist. Kalamozoo. Mich. Fop Sale— A greenhouse plant in Colorado Springs. Colo., of about 19.000 feet of glass all stocked and just coming in good bearing condition steam heat; city water; cheap coal; six room cot- tage with plant, one acre of ground. This is a rare chance for a man with a family to help or a party that wants a higher altitude; good trade: fine soil and water the best. A. D. Jones. Broadmoor. Colorado Springs Colo. For Sale at a Sacrifice. Seven greenhouses. For particulars see my adv. in this paper of Jan. 16 and 23. W. H. HuMFELD Floral Co., Kansas City. Mo. FOR SAUE. Well established retail cut flower store; Wishing to give my whole attention to the landscape gardening feature, I desire to dispose of the cut flower department of my business; it is a good opening for a live man. Price reasonable. LEONARD RUBER, 2003 Fainnount Ave., Pniladelpbia, Pa. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 25^ x5'4 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. Price: Fer 500, $2.85. per 1000 $4.50 Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid. $1.25. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ^0 The American Florist. Feb. I, PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Will Take Care of Yovr Regular Orders. 1,580,000 FEET OF GLASS. We are in full crop on all Roses and especially long Beauties. Per dor. American Beauties, Extra long stems, $4.00 30-lnch stems 3.00 24-lnch stems 2.50 18-lnch stems 2.00 15-lnch stems 1.50 12-lnch stems 1.25 Short stems 75 to 1.00 Per 100. Mrs. MarshaU Field and Klllarney] Best $10.00 to $15.00 Short to medium 6.00 to 8.00 Liberty and Richmond Best 8.00 to 10.00 Short to Medium 5.00 to 7.00 Golden Gate Select.. 8.00 to 10.00 Short to medium 4.00 to 6.00 Perle 4.00 to 8.00 Chatenay Select SIO.OO Short to medium 6.00 Bride and Bridesmaid 6.00 Sunrise 6.00 Uncle John 6.00 Ivory 6.00 Carnations 3.00 Lily of the Valley 3.00 Asparagus Plnmosus 2.00 Per 100. to $12.00 to 8.00 to 10.00 to .10.00 to 10.00 10.00 4.00 4.00 3.00 - ROSES, OUR SELECTION, short to medium stems, all fresh stock, $4.00 per 100. Old Nick in Flowers. At the national convention of the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Eealm held at Syracuse, N. Y., October 1, a rather un- usual floral piece was executed, among other devices, by Bard k Davis, of his Satanic majesty and the illustration here- with is reproduced from a photograph taken there. Telephones: HARDY CUT FERNS g Fancy and Dag- r, extra fine, 50 per 1000. Bronze aqd Green Galax, $1.25 per 1000. leacotlioe Spt|ys,$1.00perlOO: $7,50 per 1000. Sphagnum MOSS, extra large bales, per bale. $1,25. BOXWOOO, Bunches 35c. 50-lb. »7.50. . ,., ■„- • jk-* - Fancy and Daiger Ferns our specialty. A trial will convmce you that we ship only first-class stock. Headquarters for Florists' SuppUes and Wire Work. AU Cut Flowers in season. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, (Inc.) All Phone Connections. 38-40 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS, Florists' Supplies and Hardy Cut Evergreens. IS Province St.. BOSTON MASS. 2617-2618. 9 Chapman Place, DW>J*""f wi^J'^- Hardy Cut Dagger andFancy Ferns, AlquaL.per M, »1,50 Green Galax, $1.00 per 1000; $7.50 per case of 10,000 BrUlant Bronze Galax per 1000. $1.C0; 10,000, «8.30 Wild Smllax, per case $3.50 and »7.00 ^ Laurel Festooning, made up eood and full, g per yard Sc and 6c ( Branch Laurel, per bunch SOc j Sphagnum Moss per baB50c.; 5baKs»2. EXTRX FINE CUT BOXWOOD Florlmts' Supply Prioo List on Applloatlori. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 1 13 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Wholesale dealers in fresh cut Palmetto and Cycas Palm leaves. Galax, Leucothoe. Fem», Mosses and all Decorative E vergreens. Sphagnum Moss and Cedar Poles. M0SS,5 barrel bale. $125: 2 bales, $2.25; 5 bales «5,00; 10 bales. $9.50. Poles, 2-in. butt, 8 ft. Song. $15.00 per 1000; 2H-in, butt, 10 to 12 ft. lone, $22.50 per 1000; IH-in. butt 5 to 7 ft. long. $10.00. Cash. H. R. AHERS. Ghalsworth. N. ]. George CotsonasSt Co, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all Idnds of Evergreens. Fanc^' and Daggerf Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax, Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store. GO W. 2Bih St.. NEWT VORK. Mention the American Florist when writing igo8. The American Florist. 21 Extra •••Fine Beauties, Roses and Carnations NOW IN CROP We are growers Cleveland, Jan. 29. Roses, Beauty 75@ 6 00 • Bride. Maid 4 00012 00 ■■ Richmond. Chatenay 4 00igll2 00 Carnations 3 00@ 5 00 Lilies 12 50 Lily otthe valley 3 00@ 4 00 Violets 50® 1 00 Asparagus plumosus strinus 75 OOlSjiOO 00 perbuncli. ..35c@50c Sprengeri. per bunch.. 35c@50c Smilax 15 00@18 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Common ferns, per 1000 ;$2 00 Galax, sreen 1 25 Galax, bronze 1 25 Roman hyacinths 3 00@4 00 Paper Whites 3 00@4 00 Stevia 1 00® 1 50 Pansies 1 50 Sweet peas 1 00@ 1 SO Buffalo, Jan. 29. Roses, American Beauty 7 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 4 Carnations 2 Lily of the vailey 3 Asparagus, strings 50 Smilax . Adiantum Lilies 4 Galax per 1000. $1 50 Ferns per 1000. 150 Violets Mignonette 3 Narcissus 2 Sweet peas Stevia 1 Hyacinths 2 Freeslas 2 Tulips 3 Daffodils 3 00@50 00 OOOISOO 00@ 5 00 00@ 4 00 00060 00 15 00 50@ 1 50 00@15 00 60@ 1 25 00® 5 00 00@ 3 00 40® 1 00 0C@ 1 25 00® 3 00 00@ 3 00 GO® 4 00 0C@ 4 CO Milwaukee. Jan. 29. Roses. Beauty 75® 5 00 " Liberty. Chatenay 3 00@10 00 ■• Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00®10 00 " Meteor. Golden Gate 3 00@10 00 " Perle 4 00® 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 4 00 Smilax $1 50perdoz. Asparagus, sprays 3 00 Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Lily ol the valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 SO Violets 50® 1 00 Common ferns $2 00 per lOOO Harrisii $2 00 per doz. Paper Whites 2 00® 3 00 Romans 2 00® 3 00 Stevia 1 50® 2 00 Tulips 3 00® 4 00 St Louis. Jan. 29. Roses. Beauty, long stems. ... 3 00 medium stems 1 50@ 2 00 short stems... 50® 1 00 " Bride 4 00®10 00 " Bridesmaid 4 00@10 00 " Chatenay. Richmond 4 00@10 00 •' Killarney 4 00@10 00 Carnations, common 1 SO® 2 00 best 3 00® 5 00 Smilax 12 50@1S 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1 00® 2 00 plumosus. strings 25 00®40 00 " cutsprays 1 00® 2 00 Ferns. Fancy per 1000. $2 00 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Violets. California 25(3 40 Narcissus 2 00® 3 00 Callas 12 50@15 00 Sweet peas 5P@ 1 CO Roman hyacinths 2 00@ 3 00 Cincinnati. Jan. 29. Roses. Beauty $2 00®$ 6 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 8 00 ■• Richmond 4 00® 8 00 " Golden Gate 4 00® 8 00 Ivory 4 00® 8 00 Carnations 3 00® 4 00 Lily of the valley 4 00 Violets 1 00 Daisies 30 Callas 10 00@12 SO Harissii 15 00 Roman hyacinths 3 00 Narcissus 3 00 Smilax 12 50®15 00 Asparagus plumosus andSprenger in bunches per bunch 25c Eastern Ferns per 1000, $2 00 Galax, Green and Bronze $1 00 Peoria, III. — The will of the late John Bloom- pot has been fOed for probate in the county court. The estate consists of $4,500 in real estate, and $500 in personal property. The widow of the deceased refused to act as execu- trix of the estate, whereupon the eldest son, Michael Bloompot. of Tremont, was asked to ad- minister the affairs of the estate, and he filed his petition for appointment January 17. Buffalo Cut Flower Co. 468 Washington St., BUFFALO, N. Y. J. N. BAILEY, Manager. Give us your order. Guarantee satis- faction. We handle only the best Carnations, Roses, Violets, Valley, Etc. Also Wire Designs and all kinds of supplies. Weiland & Olinger, 128 E. Third St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Wholesale Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Greenhouses, NEW CASTLE, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing WJL C. SMITH & Cfli WHOLESALe FLORISTS. Bell, Main 2018. ct lAirie ma Klnloch, Cent. 410. Ol. lUUIS* MO. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing H. G. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MOJ C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete line of Wire Designs. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies, 1 15 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. D CUT FLOWERS received twice daily. Can fill your orders to your satisfaction. Also headquarters for Wild Smilax, Boxwood, Galax Leaves, Hardy Fancy Ferns. Prices quoted on largre quantities. Holton & Hunkel Go. Wholesale Florists Milwaukee^ Wis« Monroe, MrcH. — Otto H. Cron says that trade has been very good the first half of January^ much funeral work helping in this. He looks for a large spring trade. WoosTER, O. — In the interest of horticultural work, Professor AV. J. Green of the State Ex- periment Station, urged a more extensive co- operation of all who are interested in horticul- ture at the recent session of the Ohio Horti- cultural Society. AV. H. Goodwin delivered an address on "Comparative Methods of Orcharding and Disposing of the Products" and Professor A. D. Selby lectured on "Plant Diseases in 1907." Professor H. A. Gossard talked on the "Observa- tions of the Season." 26 The American Florist. Feb. I, Spring Flowers SINGLE TRUMPETS, WHITE LILACS. WHITE and YELLOW DAISIES. SWEET PEAS, PANSIES, TULIPS. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., ^p?o°S^ 1209 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Wholesale Cut Flowers Killarneys, Valley, Carnations in large lots at lowest market prices. Consignments solicited of Ivory, Maids and Beauties. Settlements Weekly. Washington, D. C. JAMES J HARTY & CO., 1312 G St., N. W. WHOLESALE CIT FLOWERS. can supply you at lowest market prices on short notice. Telep HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., ^^rmrlU Boston, Mass. Valley, American Beauties, Brides and Maids, Spren- geri, Asparagus Plumosas, Carnations and Violets^ all seasonable flowers. Large stock oi Stevia on hand Telephone or telegraph when you need cut flowers to Tel. Main 2617-2618. All orders -will have prompt attention. A trial order -will convince yon. Philadelphia. BUSINESS FAIR. A baby blizzard swept over the city last Thursday, leaving in its trail the heaviest snow of the season. No damage resulted, however, the only trouble being delayed street car and rail- way travel. There is not much snap to business, but there appears to be enough doing to keep any surplus from accumulating. Although consider- able extra glass was added the past summer and is all in working order the various avenues of trade seem to take up the increased stock and it has made appreciable difference in prices. White roses are the color that just now makes the best feturns, as anything worth while brings $S, while the hit^her grades readily command $12 and $15. American Beauty is a trifle more plentiful; $5 to $6 per dozen is now asked for the specials. Fancy Killarney and Richmond are much in de- mand at $15 and a few higher. They are worth it, as one storekeeper expressed it, just to look at. Fancy carnations are seen in all the leading varieties, some few selling as high as eight cents. Spring flowers, tulips, daffodils and other like blossoms are now plentiful and there is a drop in the prices. The best Golden Spur are doAvn to $3, as are also tulips. The new crop lily of the valley is making its appearance, the first cutting of this season's importation being sent in from the Floracroft Gardens, Moorestown, last Monday. Sweet peas are much more plenti- ful this season than we believe they have ever been in this market. Very good stock is seen in all colors, prices ranging from 50 cents to $1.50 per 100; $6 per 100 sprays is about high for freesias, very good stock being offered at $2.50 to $3. Orchids are plentiful with the price holding very well. Cattleyas have not sold be- low $5 per dozen for good fresh stock. NOTES. The carnation meeting at "Washington is the center of attraction this week and many of the craft will take a run down to look over the new things to be seen there for the first time. Wm. P. Craig will have a vase of the new rose, Mrs. Jardine, at the convention. He is booking a lot of orders for this novelty. There are many visitors to the Scott nurseries at Sharon Hill to see it growing and interested parties seldom come away without leaving an order for some of the stock. Dennis Connor, representing the Lord & Burnham Co., will also attend. E. J. Fan- court will be there in the interest of the S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., which is selling rooted cuttings of many of the best varieties. E. A. Stroud, of Strafford, is taking a few of his best cut blooms, his Beacon particularly being .ibout as ffood as seen any^vhere. Jos. Heacock has a very fine pink which should also get a place, as it will certainly be in the race. The Wm, Graham Co. had the decorations for a large private ball at Horticultural Hall last week. The color scheme was pink, large quanti- ties of Enchantress carnations being used, as well as pink roses. The ceiling was canopied with greenhouse smilax which extended over the entire dancing floor. Quantities of palms and ferns were also used. These with the addition of thousands of small electric lights made a veiy beautiful display. The Leo Niessen Co. is having the best orchid season this firm has ever experienced. Mr. Nies- sen says the demand for orchids is rapidly grow- ing. They offer at this time a splendid lot of cattleyas and Lselia anceps alba. Hustling John Mclntyre keeps his immense stock of single violets moving, finding a readj' sale for them. Daffodils are also a feature of his stock. E. Eeid has just returned from a trip south as far as North Carolina. He reports trad e quite up to the mark through this region. Wm. McKissick's storeroom presents a bril- liant showing of carnations these days. It is like a miniature carnation exhibition. K. Boston. TRADE TEMPORARILY DULL. A decided falling off in trade during the week has worried the minds of the pessimists but with little real foundation. The first real winter weather came in with a rush the latter end of the week. High wind, several days of the ex- pected low temperature and a heavy blizzard, have strongly reminded us that the winter is not yet gone. Carnations and bulb stock have been burdensome and a heavy surplus is accumu- lating. Roses of most varieties are plentiful, but still are at top prices. With the beginning of the week an improvement in this stock is ex- pected. American Beauty is at a premium, the local market being entirely off crop and the foreign markets meeting the trade with excel- lent stock. Very few of these roses can be purchased at less than $9 per dozen. As fine a selection of Killarney as has ever been dis- played in the city are now coming in. They are more in demand than all other roses com- bined. Richmond and Mme. Chataney have been disappointing : they having weakened under the- sudden changes of the weather. A limited amount of excellent Bride and Bridesmaid is. being received and meet with popular approval. The large «ales of bulb stock and novelties have- seriously hampered the moving of carnations,, and in consequence the market is over-supplied. Some rare specimens of fancy and ordinary orchids are displayed and with violets and" gardenias are the choicest products of the- market. Flowering plants of new varieties are slow in coming to view. Genistas have re-ap- peared during the week and are excellent. NOTES. It was a merry party that left for the carna- tion show on the 9 o'clock train, Janu- ary 27. .Composing the delegation were a repre- sentative party of the carnationists of New Eng- land, and men famed for their interest in other products, including Wm. Nicholson, Peter Fisher, M. A. Patten, Allen Pierce, Geo. Buxton, Samuel Goddard, Wm. Sim. A. Roper, E. Sutermeister, and Messrs. Strout, of Biddeford, Me. ; Mitchell, of Waterville, Me. ; Midgeley, of the Worcester Rose Co., and McManmon, of Lowell. It will be good news for the numerous ac- quaintances of Walter Holden, who for several years has represented L. E. Small in the Music Hall Market, to learn that his recovery from a siege of typhoid fever is now assured. He is- now sitting up daily and is expected out in a week or two. Mr. Holden has been ill since Thanksgiving and has undergone a severe strain and his case has appeared hopeless several times. The many friends of Bernard McGinty, the- genial salesman of the Music Hall Market, ex- tend their deepest sympathy to him, he having buried during the week his daughter Marion, age 18 months, she being a twin to his daughter, who is alive and well. The case is particularly sad and her loss is severel}'' felt by both father and mother. W. H. Elliott is showing as fine a crop of Killarney roses as has ever been seen by the local growers. With a large, well colored bloom, admirably supported by a long and strong stem, well furnished with foliage of unusual vigor, this rose has few if any superiors and is the choice of the present rose market. .J. Fuller, of Leominster, is disposing of an excellent crop of Easter lilies at the Park Street Market, through his salesman, AVm. Aylward. Mr. Fuller is a new shipper to Boston and his goods liave rapidly found their way to the higher class- products. B. igoS. Tn E Amer I CA N Fl o r i s t. 27 CARNATIONS, TULIPS, ROSES. Very Fine. White, Yellow, Red. Finest Quality. Pittsburg Florists* Exchange, 15 Diamond Square. Pittsburg, Pa. to fill orders for AMERICAN BEAUTIES, LILY OF THE VALLEY, CARNATIONS, and all varieties of TEA ROSES ia lots of one hundred to one thousand at short notice. Get our prices before ordering else%vhere. WELCH BROTHERS, ^'^»» High Grade Cut Blooms> W« cover all Micblgan points and good sections ' of OhiOn Indiana and Canada. Mention fhe Ainerican Florist when writing Kansas City. TItADE GOOD. Since New Years, trade conditions have varied considerably. One day will see everjiihing cleaned out and in the next couple of days piles of stock are available with no buyers at hand. The general run of stock at present is far above the average, both in quantity and quality. Roses are in excellent condition, owing to the splendid growing weather prevalent for the last few weeks. There seems to be no end to the im- provement in Killarney, which in our community is a verj"^ close rival of American Beauty. Rich- jnond is no less worthy of note, some being dis- played with 5-foot stems and with flowers as large as American Beauty. Carnations are in the same healthy condition and the demand is unuFually good, especially in the lighter colored varieties. The prices as a irule are not so good as they might be. Bulb stock is fairly plentiful but meets with poor sale. Easter lilies are in good demand. While somewhat belated, it is well to say that, judging from a consensus of opinion gath- ered at random, the Christmas and New Years trade this year was far ahead of that of last year. The results indeed were surprising to most of the trade, who were expecting about the same amount of business as was done last season. In many respects conditions differed from those of last season, more particularly the volume of business handled at the very last. The outlook for future business seems good and indications point to a swift recovery from the panicky conditions which have been notice- . able. Weddings are numerous and other social affairs are being booked which should keep the craft busy until Lent. NOTES. The decision of the wholesale implement deal- ers against floral decorations in their houses for the convention held a week or so ago was per- haps a good move for some of the smaller dealers who could not afford the expense of decorating but proved a loss to the florists who usually secure a good lot of orders. H. L. Hunt, late of Stiles and Co., Okla- homa City, Okla., was a caller last week. Mr. Hunt recently resigned his position with that firm to take a position with a firm in Nebraska. Raymond Blessing of the Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., has been on the sick list for several days nursing a poisoned hand caused from rose thorns. The employes of the Alpha Floral Co. were pleasantly entertained at dinner last week at the home of Alpha Elberfield. E. Bunyar has been cutting a nice stock of single violets and stevia this season. We are glad to see Chas. Heite again able to be about his duties. K. C. WILLIAM L. ROCK Flower Co., KANSAS CFEY, MO., Will carefully execute orders for ICansas City and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma., MYER, FLORIST, Phone 5297 Plaza. 609-6 1 1 Madison Ave, NEW YORK. GUDCBROS.CO^ FLORISTS 1214 r ST.NWl WASHINOTOKOA.. WASBINfiTON D. C. Gude's. CHICAGO. HAIJSWIRTH FLORIST M. C. and J. E. Hauswirth. Auditorium Annex. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. BUFFALO. Buffalo, N. Y. W. J.Palmcr a Son, 304 Main SI /lotmingiimfTO.C Mention the American Florist when writing JMAHA. HESS 5p SWODODA, Florists, t415 Farnum Street. ftM AHA NFR Phones 1501 and L 1582. UJTlAllA, WLD. KANSAS CITY. 5amuel Murray ...FLORIST... Goates House Conservatory 1017 Broadway, KANSAS CITY, MO. Both Phones 2670 Main. Write, Telephone All orders given prompt or Telegraph, attentioo. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Robert G. Wilson Fulton St. and Greene Ave. BROOKLYN Greenhouses: Short Hilis, N. J. Deliveries in Greater New York, loi^ Island and New Jersey. Trade orders from all parts of the country filled for delivery at residence, steamer, hotel, or theater on wholesale basis. Satisfaction guaranteed. Wire or telephone. WILLIAM H.DONOHOE No. 17 £. 28th St., NEW YORK, Between 5th and Madison Aves. Long Distance Phones 3034-3035 Madison Square. Write, wire or telephone your orders. Personal attention assured. Prices always risht. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. 1HE tEADDIG FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWESI Orders will be well cared for anywhere id Minnesota and the Dakotas, GALVESTON. Mrs. M. A. Hansen, F-L.O Rl ST Galveston, Texas. Special attention attention to Telegraph or Tele- phone orders. 'Phone 1912. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS The FLORIST 36 W. ForsythlStreet, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ROCHESTER. J. B. KELLER SONS, rpLORISTS. I ' 23 Clinton Ave., N., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Rochester Phone 50& Long Dist, Bell Phone 2189 New Orleans- CUT FLOWERS For Tourlsis and General Trade. wire or mail. Highest Grade Stock Only. ^^± VIRGIN, Sii?A\«- SU DENVER. Floral Designs and Flowers. Best Quality on Shortest Notice, DANIELS S riSHER, '>'?g£«' Order by mail, telephone telegrraph or cable, Cablo address: '"Daniels Denver." igoS, The Amer i ca n Fl o r i s t. 31 Columbus, 0. TKADE IMrUOVINli. Business hns picked up slightly in tho past week, possibly on account of several small wcd- A.\i\^ nnd fiuierals. The prospects (or improve- nirnt arc sruiil! ami we ran only look forward to what eai'h day will hrinp forth in the way of work. Tulips and daft'odils are coming nicely now, but the daflodils are still somewhat small. Son>e nice lily of the valley is on hand. ^'ioI^■ts are going rather slowly just at present. Rob't Sehenek has bought out the t'olumlms Floral Co., formerly belonging to Mrs. Jones, and will continue at the old stand. Mr. Schenck promisoB some innovations in the decorative art promises some innovations in tho decorative art. Carl. Pasadena, Cal. Accepting a hearty invitation to a social en- tertainment, a large number of members of the Gardeners* Association, with their wives, their families, nmi their lady friends, met at the resi- dence of their president, John Blake, on the even- ing of January 18, and were duly entertained in lavish style. Dancing was freely indulged in, and song and sentiment intermingled. During the cour?e of the evening, G. Nilsson, in the name of the Pasadena Gardeners' Association, with a few eulogistic and appropriate remarks, presented Mr. Blake with a handsome timepiece and a handsome pair of candelabra as a token of regard and esteem, and in recognition of the valuable service Mr. Blake has at all times so cheerfully given the association. Mr. Clinch, replying on behalf of Mr. Blake, proved himself a ready and eloquent speaker ; outlining Mr. Blake's career, he spoke in the highest possible terms of the many good qualities "he has always exhibited, during a residence of ^0 years in this city, and also made it an occa- ■sion to extol the many excellent aiialities of the liostess, Mrs. Blake. A brief outline of the af- fair and of the growth of the association ter- minated this part of the proceedings. After partaking of excellent and splendidly served re- freshments, the party dispersed, one and all ex- pressing themselves as having spent a thoroughly -enjoyable evening. The following are the of- , ficers of the association : J. Blake, n75 Cypress avenue, Pasadena, presi- dent: O- Heutchsy, 262 S. Pasadena avenup, Pasadena, vice-president ; G. F. Nilsson, 91 S. Grand avenue, Pasadena, treasurer; R. Mac- Kenzie, 1071 Orange Grove avenue, Pasadena, ■secretary. Trustees: Messrs. Howard, Coolidge and J. W. Ross. The association meets at the Board of Trade rooms the first and third Friday of the month. -R. McK. BroorfielDj Mo. — Miss Gertrude Jones is planning to erect a large and more modem -greenhouse as an addition to her business. Riverside. Cal. — Among other shmbbery to be •used in beautifying the streets of this city and Arlington are io,000 Ragged Robin roses. Salisbury. Md. — The Peninsula Horticultural -Society has elected James T. Shallcross, of near Middletown, president. The society will meet at Wilmington next year. Tacosia, Wash. — In connection with the meet- ing of the Metropolitan park board, January 13, the contract was signed for the construction of the conservatory in Wright uarlc from the fund ■ of $10,000 given by W. W. SejTnour. Cherokee, Ia. — O. B. Palmer has leased the room in the Lewis building soon to be vacated by W. H. Korns and will open up a flower store and office for his greenhouse business. This will be much more convenient for his patrons. Boulder, Col. — Chas. F. Fawcett reports good business around Christmas and New Tear's which would have been far better but for a severe wind and dust storm on December 24. There was not enough cut flowers to meet the holiday demand and prices were better than those: of last year. Plants sold well. Pasadena, Cal. — Park Superintendent J. G. Morley of Los Angeles has given to this city more than 50 varieties of cactus to be used as a nucleus for a bed of these plants. They will be planted in Central park and the superin- tendent hopes soon to rival the collection now blooming in White park, Riverside. Pasadena, Cal. — Plans for the annual flower show of the Gardeners' Association, to be held April 2, 3 and 4, are already being laid, and judging from the success of last year's exhibition the event will bring together an imposing array of floral and plant specimens illustrative of the possibilities of Pasadena's glorious year-round climate. At a recent meeting of the gardeners the executive committee was named to have charge of the coming show. Robt. Pegg is chairman, Richard Thomas secretary and Geo. Nelson treasurer. SSPARAGUS, BOSTONS, AZALEAS, Plumosua Nanus, 2Hiii.,t3.S0 per 100. $30.00 per 1000; 3-in..6c:3V2in.. 10c; 4 in. 12c: 5 in.. 20c; 6- in.. 30c. Comoren8i8.2in..2c; 2Hin.,3c; 3Hin., 6c. Sprentteri 2Hin.. 3c; 3Hin..8c; 4in.. 10c. Bostons. 2H'in. ,4c; 3-in. 8c; 4-in.. 15c; 5-in.,25c; 6-in..40c; 7in,, 6Sc; 8-in.. $1.00 to $1.50; lO-ia. $1.50 to $2.00. Azaleas. We are now booliinir orders for Xmas delivery. Write for prices. Our stock is the best in the west and well budded too. Lonu Distance Bell Phone, Lackland, Lone Distance Kinloch Phone. Creve Cceur. Terms Cash. J- V^- PUMyORD, St. Louis County, Clayton, Mlo; Cut Flowers or Designs will be delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mall. Orders in Best Qualities and Prices, «AN FRANCISCO. J. fi. fioland Co. Successors to Sievers & Boland, FLORISTS. «-49 Geary St, SAN FRANCISCO, CAl. Mention the American Florist when writing iLBANy, N. Y, Hewers or Design Worlc iJEUVERED IN ALBANY AND VICINITY ON TELEGRAPHIC ORDER. I HORTH PEARL ST.. ALBANY. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. -CLEVELAND, OHIO- Will fill jour orders for designs and cut Sowers in NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing LOS ANGELES. J. W. Wolf skill, FLORIST, T^giaph Orders a Specialty. 218 W. 4111 St.. LOS ANGELES, GAL. Mention the American Florist when writing BOSTON. HOUGBTON & CLARE, FLORISTS 396 Boylston Street, relephone Connection. DOSTON* ST. LOUIS. WRITE, WIRE OR PHONE YOUR ORDERS TO 1406 Olive St. ST. LOUIS, MO. Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones: Bell, Main 2306, Kinlock, Central 4981. OATTON, O. Matthews, FI.ORIST. 16 W. 3rd St., DAYTON. O. Flowers in any arrangement for all occassions tor Daytog and vicinity. Long dis. phones. Joy Floral Co., 610 CHURCH STREET, NASHVIL.UE TENN, -aiJUWAUKBliC. C C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. "^ ^o'liSXJ T °' WISCONSIN. Mention the American Florist when writing t*L>lANAfOL,ltt, BertermannBros.Co. FLORISTS g41 Maisachmetti «ve.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Mention the American Florist when loriting ST. LOUIS. Fred C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1R73. Pell. Lindell 676. Mention the American Florist when writing JENVER. T he Park Floral Co. ••• '^^ts^ge'g;.^^^' DENVER. COLO. The Muskogee Carnation Co. Wholesale and Retail in Cnt FloiirerB. We grow all our own Cut Flowers. Funeral work orders our specialty. Wire or mailorder. Prompt attention. IWIU3KOOEE. OKI-A. KANSAS CITY. GEO. M. KELLOGG, 906 Grand Avenue* ECANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO. Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Funeral Designs, Wedding and Birthday Gifts that may been trusted to them. SEATTLE, WASH. Woodland Seed & Floral Co., SOS Second Avenue, Seattle, - Wash. Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, etc. for Steamers for Jaoan and Alaska or any part of the Pacific coast. A. L. AABLING, Gen Mgr. LOUISVILLE. JACOB SCHULZ, E^^^^'S^ Cut FlnWPR °f BEST QUALITY in season uui I lUBCia deUvered promptly to any address. ^ Write, Telegrraph or Telephone, Cnmberlaiid and Home Pboneg 223 <"U> aa4, ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. *' i^T'' ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 32 The American Florist. Feb. I, ( The Seed Trade. Americao Seed Trade Association. Geo. S. Green, Cbicago, Pres.; M. H. Duryea, New York, First Vioe-Pres,; C. E. Kendel, Clevehmd, O., Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-sixth annual convention. June 23 to 25, at Hotel Ponehartrain, Detroit. Visited Chicago. — ^W. J. Fosgate, Santa Clara, Cal.: L. W. Wheeler, rep- resenting the Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. Ampelopsis Veitchi, Four-o'clock, Convolvulus major, mixed, and Adlumia cirrhosa are among the very short items in seed this year. The fourth annual convention of the Canadian Seed Growers Association will be held, February 3-4, at the Canadian building, Ottawa. Portsmouth, Va. — J. W. S. Butt & Co., druggists and seedsmen of Middle street, made an assignment, January 20, for the benefit of their creditors. Every day is pay day with the L. A. Budlong Co., near Chicago, who em- ploys 400 or more men and women in its onion set and market garden bus- iness, as fully described in a former issue of The Akesican Florist. The Hollander, says a correspondent, is again in the land hunting for busi- ness. Judging by the number in the country, the wooden-shoe brigade will need Madison Square Garden for its annual reunion before sailing for home. It is reported that W. Atlee Burpee, trading under the name of W. Atlee Burpee & Co., and Henry A. Dreer, a New Jersey corporation, are involved in litigation regarding the Fordhook Bush Lima bean, the former firm taking ex- ception to the naming and description of this variety as given in the 1908 catalogue of the latter firm. A stiff legal battle seems to be a certain fea- ture of the controversy. It is reported that the Southern Texas Truck Growers' Association has, through its manager, made a five years' contract in the Canary islands for its supply of Tenerifi'e grown onion seed, in order to enable it to compete against American seed dealers. The contract is said to have been made with two Ten- eriffe firms. Another Teneriffe firm, outside the contracting parties, solicits the contract business of the seed trade. A Chicago market gardener in search of onion seed bargains secured a job lot of something over 5,000 pounds from a second hand dealer and was somewhat surprised to find in the sacks the labels of the Northrup, Braslan, Goodwin Co., a firm which went out of existence in 1895. It is hardly neces- sary to state that the germination of this onion seed was hardly up to the critical requirements of the onion set grower. Braslan Seed Growers' Go. Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CAL. ESTABLISHMENT OF L. A. BUDLONG CO., CHICAGO.— PAYING OFFICE. Seedsman's Golden Wedding. Francis and Mrs. Brill celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home, 56 Washing- ton street, Hempstead, N. Y., January 1. Owing to the failing health o£ Mrs. Brill, a formal reception was dispensed with, and the event was quietly celebrated. On January 1, 1857, Francis Brill and Ann Elizabeth Mac Donald, daughter of the late David Mac Donald, of Newark, N. J., were married. Mrs. Brill's grandfather, Robert Mao Donald, was one of the early settlers of that part of Newark, N. J., known as "The Neck," and was identified with the growth and development of that thriving city. Mr. Brill is the youngest son of the late ' John Brill, one of the leading horticulturists of his day, who for many years conducted an extensive and thriving market gar- den and florist establishment in Jersey City, and later, in Newark, N. J., up to the time of his death in 1870. Here Francis Brill received that training, which, combined with his executive ability, keen observation and personal experiments in after years led to his being recognized as one of the leading seed experts in the country. In the year 1870 Mr. Brill moved with hia family to Mattituck, in Suffolk county, where he established a seed farm, and largely through hia efforts in developing and perfecting the cauli- flower, blazed the way for the extensive cauli- flower industry that has made that section of the island famous all over the country. From Mat- tituck Mr. Brill went to Eiverhead, and after a few years, removed to Hempstead, where he has since resided, and carried on his seed busi- ness. Wherever they have resided, Mr. and Mrs. Brill have taken part in every good work for the advancement of the interests of the com- munity, while Mr. Brill has been prominent po- litically, and is still interested, as a good citi- zen, in public affairs. Seed Trade in Santa Clara, Cal. The seed industry of Santa Clara county is a most important one and the product is shipped to all parts of the world. The year 1907 has been an exceptionally prosperous one in all lines of the business, says Thos. Landmm of the C. G. Morse Co., in the San Jose Mercury. The crops in general were very good, especially the onion, which was one of the best in many years. There is always a ready market for the seed, and the sales this year reached enormous pro- portions, the money stringency having no ap- parent effect whatever. The prospects for 1908 are very bright in- deed, and from present appearances the yield and sales will be the greatest in the history of the trade. Imports. During the week ending January 25, imports were received at New York as follows : H. Frank Darrow, 25 cases plants. Aug. Rolker & Son, 3 cases plants. P. Henderson & Co., 120 bbls. grass seed ; 1 bag, 101 pkgs. seed. The Albert Dickinson Co., 189 bbls. clover seed. Vaughan's Seed Store, 44 bags, two pkgg. seed. Wm. Elliott & Sons, 34 bags seed. Stumpp & Walter, 13 bags seed. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 10 bags alfalfa seed ; 1 case, 3 bags seed. To others: 107 pkgs. plants, 1,124 bags seed, 56 bbls. seed, 3 cases seed, 244 pkgs. seed, 4,628 bags clover seed, 203 bags grass seed, 176 bags sunflower seed. Waldo Rohnert GII.ROY, CAI.. Wholesale Seed Grower Specialties: Lettuce, Onion, SweetPeas, Aster Cosmos, Mignonette, Verbena, in variety. Correspondence solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Peas # Beans Alfred J. Brown Seed Co^ GRAND RAPIDS. MIICH. Mention the American Florist when writing -THE FINEST- VALLEY Western Headquarters tor EARLY FORCING PIPS $1.50 for 100. $12.00 for 1000. Write for quotations on large quantities. Finest Cut Valley Always on Hand. H. N. BRUNS, 1409-11 W. Madison St. CHICAGO. Loner Distance Phone. Kedzie 1196. Mention the American Florist when writing igoS. The American Florist, 33 Vaughan's "^bM flower Seeds POR PRESENT SOWING. 10 per cent Special CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over$2,00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclos- ed. IC percent. This discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 2 percent. Trade Ageratum, Imperial dwarf blue $ Imperial dwarf white Blue Perfection, dwarf new ••:••■; Princess Pauline tine for pots and borders Princess Victoria Louise, new. beautiful blue and white tiowers. plants compact and free blooming .. Little Blue star. new. best dwarf Alyssiun, Sweet lb..»l..ib Little Gem e.ttra 6ne strain.... Balsam, Alba Perfecta. This is the largest and best double white Balsam.uneaualedindoublenessand size H"Oz25c Begonia, Single tuberous-rooted giant, mixed Double, tuberous-rooted, giant flowered Vernon •• H-oz. 30c Luminosa new better than Vernon Bellls or Doable Daisy, Vaughan's mammoth mixture, 1-16 oz. 45c. Vaughan's Mammoth White 1-16 oz. 50c. Longfellow dark pink Hoz. 35c Monstrosa. double white, double pink. new,, .each 50c Browallla, Speciosa Major ••• •■■ Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth flowered Yi-oz. 15c Canna, Vaughan's Special Mixture, saved from our own collection of over 40 best kinds lb, 11.50 Celosia, Coxcomb. President Thiers..... Centaurea, Candidissima (Dusty Miller) lu'iVw Gymnocarpa lutfcn Coboea. Scandens, blue • ,',°-*S-5x Clematis Panlculata, White, sweet scented lb. $5.00 Large-Flowering Jackmanni Hybrids Coleus, Mammoth rainbow Large-leaved, mixed • • • • • Cypenis Alternifolius, Umbrella plant H-oz.50c Dracaena Indivisa lb. $2.50 Indivisa Lineata Latif olia Australis \y"\e' Daisy, Burbank's Shasta .....'4-pz.25c ECbeverla, (Hen and chicken), mixed 100 seeds, 20c 1000 seeds 119" Metallica 100 seeds 35c: 1000 seeds S3.50 Secunda glauca 100 seeds 15c: 1000 seeds $1.00 Feverfew. Matricaria Capensis plenissima ForSet-me-not, Vaughan's early blooming and late flowering •■•••i-"r,v^^°i' "^ Fudisia, double and single varieties, mixed. .250 seeds 75c 1000 seeds $2.60 Geranium, Appfe-'sc'ented... 200 seeds 25c: 1000 seeds $1.00 GrevUlea Robusta silk oak • ••. Linaria Cymballaria (Kenilworth Ivy). ia oz,. 40c Alba, white Lantana Hybrlda, mixed ■ •■• Lemon Verbena ,*i oz.,4gc Lobelia Crystal Palace Compacta H oz.. 25c Speciosa for hanging baskets .Moz.,15c Emperor William, dwarf n oz., 25c Bedding Queen, best dwarf. H oz,, 25c Maurandya, mixed Vi oz„25c pkt. oz. .10 $ .25 .11) .25 .10 .40 .10 .40 .10 .50 .25 .05 .15 .10 .35 ,10 1.00 .%) ,.50 .10 2.00 .25 ,25 ,25 .20 2.50 .25 ,10 .20 ,10 .20 ,15 1.25 ,25 1.00 ,05 .30 ,10 .30 ,15 . .50 .25 2.00 .25 .25 .2(1 1.60 .10 ,30 ,10 .40 .10 ,40 ,10 ,60 1.50 ,10 .25 ,10 .80 ,10 .80 .15 1.20 .15 1.20 .05 .15 .25 .15 • 1.20 ,10 .50 ,10 100 ,15 1.50 .10 1.00 Trade Mignonette, True Machet H oz .25c: 2 ozs., 75c 3 New York Market. Packet about 1000 seeds. 5Uc; Vf. oz..$1.00: oz..$6.00. Mimulus (Musk Plant) Vt oz..30c Musa Martini lOO seeds. 85c Religiosa 100 seeds. 85c Pansies. Vaughan's International Mixture, per oz.. $10 00: Vi oz., $5.00: '4 oz., $1.50; trade pkt.. 50c. Vaughan's "Giant Pansy Mixture" V^ lb.. $14.00; oz., $4.00; Vk oz,. 60c trade pkt.. 25c. Petunia, Giants of California, mixed 1-32 oz., 75c "Vaughan's Best" mixture of large flowering Petunias, Trade pkt, (1000 seeds). 50c: 3 pkts. for $1.25. Vaughan's large flowering Double Petunias, trade pkt, (1000 seeds), $1.20. Pyretlirum, Golden Feather, Salvia Splendens, Clara Bedman (Bonfire) "Drooping Spikes" V^ oz., SOc Fireball new i^ oz., 75c Zurich, new, very dwarf and early Primula Obconlca Grandiflora, mixed 500 seeds, 25c Large flowering, pink 500 seeds, 2Sc Large flowering, pure white 500 seeds. 25c Large flowering, fringed, mixed 500 seeds, 50c Gigantea Rosea 200 seeds, 25c Kermesina, new Stoclcs, large flowering, extra choice, mixed H oz. 35c Pure White. Brilliant Rose. Bright Crimson, Blood- Red, Light Blue, Canary Yellow, Dark Blue, Each Hoz, .35c "Cut and Come Again." One of the best stocks for cut flowers, the plants pro- ducing many side branches with a large percent- age of double flowers Wmte Perfection or Princess Alice, Blood- Red. Brilliant Lilac. Pink. Each H oz., 40c Mixed, the above colors and others H oz.. 35c Smilax, new crop. very short this year.Hlb.. $1.25; lb .$5.00 New Myrtle-leaved 100 seeds, 75c; 1000 seeds, $6.00 Thunbergla, mixed 4oz . $1.00 Torenia Fournieri, charming pot plant, velvety blue H oz,,40c Fournieri Compacta, Grandiflora H oz.. SOc White Wings, white H oz*. 40c Bailloni 1-16 oz., 50c Trade pkt. Verbena, Vaughan's Best Mixture $ .25 Mammoth, mixed 2oz.,$l,70 ,10 White IS Purple 25 " Pink shades 25 Firefly, scarlet, white eye 15 Striped, on red ground, fine 15 Candidissima, white 10 Defiance, brightest scarlet 10 Dark blue with a white eye 10 Vinca Rosea. Rosea fl. albo and pure white, each 10 pkt, ;,io .10 .25 $ .50 1.00 .10 .25 .25 2..50 .25 1.60 .25 .50 .30 .25 2.00 ,25 2.00 ,25 2,.50 ,20 2.00 ,10 .50 ,10 .40 ,15 ,15 .15 .25 i^oz. Oz, $ .50 $2,00 .25 .80 ,25 1.00 ,50 2,00 ,50 2,00 .40 1.20 .30 I.IS .20 ,70 .25 .90 .20 ,70 ,60 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 84 and 86 Randolph St. 206-208 W. Randolph St. CHICAGO. A.J.PmS$EEDCO. Growers for the Wholesale Trade. Ready to quote on 1907 surplus and 1908 contracts. HOLLISTER, CAL. Mention tUe American Florist when writing W. J. Eldering & Son, "Wholesale Bulb Growers and Dealers. OVERVEEN. HAARLEM. HOLLAND. Headquarters for High Grade Hyacinths, tulipS and Narcissi. VVe do not sell at Retail.; Write for special quotations on large quantities. Mention the American Florist when writing Asparagus Plomosos Robostus Seed. NEAV CROP JUST HARVESTED. Prime plump seed from vigorous young plants only. Price; $1,25 per oz,; $15.00 per lb,, post free. Cash with order. THOS. H. WOOD, Tropical Seed Merchant and Nurseryman, Brisbane, Queensland. Australia. CHOICE GERMAN FLOWER SEEDS. Wholesale Catalogue free on application. rREDR*K ROEMER, Seed Grower, Qnedlinbiirg, Germany. G. C. HORSE & GO. SEED GROWERS Address all communications tO OUT permanent address <8tO 56 Jackson St., SAN FRANCISCO. ONION, LETTUCE, SWEET PEAS, and other CalUornia Specialties. Cyclamen and Primula Sinensis Are you buying the above seeds or plants? We can supply from our home-grown, aetected, prize strain. Thirty-six years' reputation, home andabroad, Writelorourpricelist: promptreply, ST. GEORGE'S mjRSERY CO., Harlington, Middlesex, England. Telegraph Code 01* THE Am. Seed Trade Association 92.00 In either stiff or flexible cover. Address «rders t« AMERICAN FLORIST CO., CHICAGO. S4 The American Florist. Feb. I, MARKET GARDENS. Mistakes With Mushrooms. The culture of mushrooms is not dif- ificult when everything can be obtained at the proper time, in sufficient quantity and of the right cliaracter, but it can- not be denied that more failures are recorded with this crop than almost any other. We cannot hope in a short ar- ticle to give full directions but will touch on a few points often lost sight of even by growers of considerable experience: Regarding the manure, this may come from stables where the horses have been ing they are giving the growing beds. The jar often leads to the snapping of the mycelium threads and is the cause of frequent failures of beds or parts of beds. The remedy for this is to make all beds on the same line of shelves at the same time if possible and not to have them connected over great lengths. Mistakes in watering are common with beginners. Experienced growers do not need to be told that watering at all is risky and heavy watering fatal. They usually arrange, by keeping up a very moist, cool atmosphere, to do away with the necessity of any but light spray- ing. R. ESTABLISHMENT OF A. W. CRANE, TOLEDO, O. Latest addition to vegetable houses 350 feet long. Photo by F. LautenscUager. •given medicine which contains drugs of a deleterious character, and many failures may be traced to this. In spring, horse keepers use much green food, and the manure from such stables is not good. Horses fed regularly on dry hard food produce the kind needed and this must be thrown into a heap and turned fre- quently until all the rank smell has gone and there is a smell not unlike that of mushrooms in the mass. It is ready then for use. Spavraiing is sometimes left until too late for a quick crop. It is often ad- vised that the heat is allowed to decline ■considerably before spawning. But this is a waste of heat and if the manure has been properly prepared it will not heat violently or quickly, but will maintain a regular rise for a few days and may usually be spawned in about four days from the time the beds are made up. Again, some growers break up their spawn into too small pieces (we refer to the brick spawn). A brick should not be broken into more than eight pieces and these should be laid under the surface and the manure pressed back firmly over them. Never use a dibber. Large pieces of spawn do not suffer, should the bed become slightly overheated, or at least only the outside of it suffers. Small pieces would be ruined entirely. The nature of the fine, thread-like mycelium must not be lost sight of. When making new beds on shelves over those already in bearing growers pound away with a hammer, a brick or some such thing, quite oblivious of the shak- The Retail Plant Business. Continuing my remarks in regard to the plant business, as some growers are so situated that operations must soon commence, it is time to order the required seed. Do not buy, seeds of novelties for the plant business. If a grower plants a new thing on his own place, and it proves worthless, he has the fun of growing it and only himself to blame. But if he buys an ounce of seed of some new kind, and sells some 3,000 to 5,000 plants to various small buyers, he has hurt his standing very much, should the novelty prove inferior or unsuited to the locality. Sow only a few varieties. If a dozen kinds of cabbage or tomato are sown they pro- duce a big stock of plants in the aggre- gate, yet the grower is unable to fill half the orders properly. In tomatoes, of first importance is color. If customers prefer a pink to- j mato. Beauty, Globe and Ponderosa fill the bill in the order named. If scarlet is the color, then Chalk's Jewel, Early Michigan and Stone. Earliana is not adapted to home culture, as it plays out after making a few clusters of fruit. In cabbage, Jersey Wakefield is the best early and Succession the second early. In cauliflowers. Snowball is a good all around variety. Among peppers. Ruby King is most popular; but grow also a few Cayenne for a hot pepper. For early celery, Golden Self Blanching and White Plume are best. Celery and sweet pota- toes should not be grown in boxes; they lift well out of frames or flats. Egg plants and peppers are much slower than tomatoes and they need more time to develop. Do not bother with yellow tomatoes, red cabbage or Savoy cabbage. The demand is so small it would not pay. Maeketman. Prices of Indoor Vegetables. The prices of indoor vegetables at leading points, January 25, were as follows: New York, cucumbers, No. 1, 75 cents to $1 per dozen ; No. 2, if 2 to $3.50 per box ; lettuce, 20 cents to 40 cents per dozen ; mushrooms, 10 cents to 40 cents per pound ; mint, 50 cents to 75 cents per dozen bunches ; radishes, $2 to S2.50 per 100 bunches; rhubarb, 40 cents to 60 cents per dozen bunches ; tomatoes, 10 cents to 25 cents per pound. Cincinnati ; cucumbers, 1^1.25 to $1.50 per dozen. Chicago, mushrooms, 10 cents to 50 cents per pound. Boston: toma- toes, 15 CBnts to 20 cents per pound. -Tacksonville, Fla. — Sawyer & Payne are mak- ing a fine show in their new store. Sterling. III. — The Sterling Floral Co. has a new carnation which is admired by the many visilors at the greenhouses east of the city. The flower has been named The Sport by Manager Lundstorm and will be placed on the market next year. Newburgh, N. Y. — The store now occupied by E. M. Peattie, at 86 Broadway, has been leased and will be occupied by the Yuess Gardens Co. beginning Febiuary 15. It will be used as a seed and flower store. The Yuess Co. has also asked for bids from contractors for erecting another greenhouse on its property on Third street opposite FuUerton avenue. This house will be 50x250 feet and it is said when com- pleted it will be the largest greenhouse in this section of the state. Forcing Asparagus and Rhubarb. Fine S-year-old roots of Asparagus; enormous: larger than the top of a bucket: will force readily: only S5.00 per 100. Fine Rhubarb Clumps, immense: will produce maernihcent stalk: only $6.00 per 100: smaller, $3.00 per 100. WARREN SHINN, Nurseryman. WoodStOwn.N.J. Vegetable Plants... Lettuce Plants: Grand Rapids, Boston Market and Big Boston, 25 cents per 100; $1.00 per 1.000. Tomato: Mayflower and Lorillard, 50 cents per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., WHITE MAKSH. MD. ME'W FORCING TOMATO THE WaVELANP. Unsurpassed by any other kind for private or commercial growingr under g:lass or outdoor cul- ture. Fruit thick and rich color. Seed limited Order now. Ready September 1. Price: $1,00 per packet; $3.00 per ounce. H. KULD, Box 193, Norwood, Mass. $3,000 Per Acre in Tomatoes. Outdoor culture, with my Concrete or Cement Plant Protector, patent pending:. Set plants six weeks earlier and g^et hothouse prices. Will sell town rights and furnish mold. Send 2c stamp for circular. J. H. HAI.EV, Mlunith, IWIIch. VEGETABLE SEEDS sow NOW. Per ^4 lb. Per lb. Lettuce, Grand Rapids Forcing $ .30 $1.00 Mav Kine 40 1.25 Cucumber, Evergreen White Spine... .25 .75 Davis Perfect 35 1.25 Radish, VauKhan's Cardinal Forcing. .4n 1.50 Improved Scarlet Globe 25 .70 20 Day Forcing. 20 ,60 Scarlet Globe White Tip 20 ,60 Tomato, New Globe 75 3 00 Comet pkt..$ ,25 Sunrise pkt., .25 Caullllower,Earliestof All..pkt..$ .25; cz,,$2,S0 Vaughan's Seed Store, S^^^ggk. rgoS. The America jv Florist. 35 Heller's Mice-Proof Seed Bin No. 1783-B. Heller's Mice=Proof SeedCase$andBin$ Send for Circulars. Heller & Co. Montpelier, Ohio, U. S. A. NEW CROP FLOWER SEEDS. ^■oz. oz. Verbena Mammoth, in colors or mixed. .30c $1.00 Salvia Spleodens 35c 1.25 Salvia Bod fire 75c 2.S0 Lily of the Valley early forcing to close out. per 1000. $11.00 rresh Tobacco Stems. Bales of 300 lbs. $1.50 W. G. BECKERT, Pittsburg. N. S., Pa. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILSDELPHI3 Wholesale Price List for Florists | and Market Gardeners. An Insect Query. Ed. American Florist : — Please find enclosed insects and let me know what they are, also how to get rid of them. They increase very fast and will fly when dis- turbed. I had a Black Prince fuchsia in my cucumber house on which they seemed to start and breed. E, P. The package when received contained nothing but a couple of dried up leaves broken up into small pieces in the mail. You should send insects properly packed and we will then endeavor to help you. Washington', D. C. — Joseph Kaschaka, a well known Bohemian and botanist, died here sud- denly January 19. He was one of a party of botanists sent to China in the early SO's and has lately been in charge of the Columbia golf course. Richmond, Ind. — E. G. Hill made another of his "gum shoe trips" through Indiana, visiting W. W. Coles, Kokorao, ' and Fred Dorner at Lafayette, winding np at the state meeting at Indianapolis, where his talk on "Harmony" made a great impression. New Orleans, La.— The new greenhouse at City park has been completed. The structure, one of the finest of the kind in the south, has been in course of erection for three months, and cost something over $12,000. The greenhouse is 34x150 feet, while the dimensions of the propa- gating plant ai-e 12x62 feet. The potting shed and gardeners' quarters extend over an area of 20x83 feet. The heating apparatus has been installed, tested and found in good order. The walks in the interior have all been laid ; the work of transferring delicate plants from the old to the new greenhouse is in pruj^ess. Boston. M^vss. — Mayor Hibbard, January 20, put his official ban upon the use of potted plants and floral decorations from the municipal con- servatories for private social affairs throughout the city. The mayor was called upon by a committee of young people who wanted to bor- row potted plants from the city's conservatories, and he was amazed at such a request. When informed that it had been customary to secure such displays for the asking, he immediately notified those in charge of the municipal con- servatories not to loan any more flowers or potted plants for private use. In years gone by and until the present Administration it was a very common occurrence for the city to dis- tribute scores of potted plants at halls where social affairs were being held, and the city paid for all the carting. Conway's White firanchlog Aster. The flower is pure white, of unusual size and fine shape, with Ion? stiff stems. Blooming from mid'Season to late. Is considered by leading fiorists to be the best and most profitable aster ever grown. Trade Packet, $1.00; Half Ounce $3.00; Ounce, $5.00. Cash please. Indianapolis, Ind. F. A. COIMWaY & CO.. Just Out Our handsome new Catalogue for 1908. If you have not received a copy, please advise us by postal and we will send you one by return mail. W. W. RAWSON & CO. 5 Union St., BOSTON, MASS. Cyclamen Superb En^sh Strain Second to none in size of flowers. Giant Crimson. ■■ Finli. ■■ White. " White with Claret base. ][ Mauve. Salmon Queen. 100seeds,$l. 1000 seeds. 19. " New Fringed. H. E. FISKE SEED CO., 1 2 and 13 ranenU HaU Sa.. BOSTON, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Reliable Seeds. sow NOW. Tr. pkt. 6 pkts. Begonia Gracilis Luminosa 50c $2.50 Begonia Erfordla 50c 2 50 Begonia Zangen's Bedding Queen 50c 2 50 Sweet Alyssom Carpet Queen, real dwarf for pots only, no equal 25c 1.25 Salvia FirebaU 50c 2.50 My new Fall List ready for the asking. 0. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, HOBOKEN. N. J. NEW Flower Seed •••Crop..* For January Sowing. SEND FOR LIST, H. H. MERGER & CO., 70 Warren St., NEW YORK. ( Trade Mark. ) Our Travelers C. W. Scott, Horace Cheeseman, J. B. O'Neil, Jas. B. McArdle, Guy M. Reyburn, Are NOW making . their regular winter trips and will call on most of the trade in the near future in our Interest. Kindly await their arrival before placing your season- able orders. "The Best Flower Seeds in America." Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO. NEW YORK, ESTABLISHED 1824. Bridgeman's Seed Warehouse RICKARDS BROS., Props., Importers and Growers of High Grade LILY OF THE VALLEY, Finest Berlin. $12,00 per 1000. Packet Oz. Ager8tum, Blue Perfection 15c .50 Alyssum. Little Gem 10c .35 Candytuft, Empress 10c .20 Bellis. Snowball 25c ** Longfellow 25c Salvia Splendens 25c 1.35 BoLh:,. 25c 250 Verbena. Mammoth mixed 25c 1..S0 37E. 19tb St., near Broadway. Unui Ynrlr Plfu Telephone: 4235 Gramercy. WCW lUIKUllJ Mention the American Florist when writing DAHLIAS. Now is the time to place your order (or Bulbs which will insure you srettinK named varieties in any quantity: delivery to be made this fall or early spring. DAVID HERBERT & SON, Saccessors to L. K. Peacock, Inc., ATCO, N. J. 36 The American Florist. Feb. /, TheNurseryTrade "^ American Association of Nurserymen. J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la., President; C. M Hobbs, Bridgeport. Ind., Vice-President; George C Seager, Rocliester, N. Y., See'y. Thirty-third annual convention to be held at Milwaukee, Wis., June, 1908. Jf W. F. Ledman has been appointed agent, in the Wabasha, Minn., territory, of the Clinton Falls Nursery Co. Vincejvnes, Ind. — W. A. Reiman has a very promising field of peonies. He now has 30,000 plants and reports busi- ness good. Adeian, Mich. — ^A paper from the pen of J. Spielman was given at the meeting of the Lenawee County Horti- cultural Society January 8. Pasadena, Cal. — Rice & Skillen of El Monte have leased 10 acres of land from the North Pasadena Land Co., on which they intend to establish, a nursery. Sioux Falls, S. D. — The nursery stock act of last winter is to be tested by Henry Hawley by a habeas corpus ap- plication filed by him in the supreme court. Much waste of valuable fertilizing property is caused by spreading hot manure thinly on quarters to be pre- pared and leaving it there steaming and losing the ammonia into the air. The American Nursery Co., New York has been incorporated with capital stock $100,000. The incorporators are: Frederick W. Kelsey, New York; Theo- dore Foulk, Flushing, and Wm. Flemer, Springfield, N. J. David F. Rot has resigned his position as park commissioner of Maiden, Mass., and superintendent of Pine Banks park and now goes to Marion as superintend- ent of The Moorings, the fine place being developed by Col. H. E. Converse. Springfield, Mass. — Professor F. A. Waugh has just received word from the United States patent office that a patent has been allowed on his pocket plane- table. This is an instrument which the classes in landscape gardening have used for two or three years, and which will probably prove useful for a variety of landscape gardening and engineering work. The Texas State Nut Grower's As- sociation at its meeting at Abilene, Jan- uary 15-16, framed resolutions in favor ■of the express companies buying and selling fruit and other produce of the truck growers and thus opposing the action of the Western Fruit Jobbers As- sociation. Also to petition the govern- ment for aid in fighting the diseases and insect pests of the pecan timber. Ames Ia. — At a recent meeting of the board of trustees of the Iowa State College, C. A. Scott of the United States Forest Service was elected to the chair of forestry to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Professor H. P. Baker. Mr. Scott is a graduate of the Kansas State Agricultural College and .a student of the \''ale College of Fores- try. His work has been largely con- fined to the middle west and the Rocky Mountain states; hence he has the ad- vantage of being familiar with the for- estry conditons of the upper Mississippi valley. Since its origin he has had charge of the extensive forest nurseries and plantings of the Dismal River na- tional forest. In 1906 he was elected to membership in the Society of Ameri- can Foresters, a professional organiza- tion which is limited in its membership. His training, experience, strength of character and personality make him one of the best men available for the posi- tion to which he has been elected. How to Have Roses. Because of seeming difficulties in cul- tivation, supposed to be due to tender- ness, lack of vigor and liability to dis- eases and insect attacks, many are de- terred from entering upon the culture of roses, says W. C. Barry, of Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., in a contem- porary. Others think that the rose only blooms once in the year and that the plants afterwards are not only unat- tractive but objectionable. It will be the aim of the writer in this brief article to mention a few beautiful hardy and half-hardy continuous-flowering varie- ties, possessing good foliage, and suita- ble for planting in ornamental beds on the lawn or in plats in the garden proper, and to furnish a supply of cut flowers for house decoration. Hybridists have greatly added to the list of so-called ever-bloomers which will largely replace the older Bourbons, Ben- gals and Chinas, none of which can be said to be really satisfactory. The plants are not sufficiently vigorous nor are the flowers attractive enough. The teas, though exceedingly beautiful, are, in the main, too delicate to succeed. But there are some in this list, especially among the hybrid teas, of surpassing beauty, great vigor and remarkable freedom of bloom, and, withal, capable of with- standing severe cold if well protected. The origination of these teas, hybrid teas, and polyanthas, prompts the writer more than anything else to suggest and recommend to all flower lovers to make the attempt at least towards securing a bountiful supply of roses during the summer months. The basis of successful rose growing is rich soil, ordinary good garden soil, well-drained and thoroughly and deeply spaded, enriched with manure or fer- tilizer. The soil can hardly be too rich, but the manure must be decayed and thoroughly incorporated with it, and the plants must be set in the soil, not in the manure as it is sometimes done. Well-decayed sod, prepared in advance and forming a compost, is a valuable addition to garden soil. Careful prep- aration of the soil months in advance of planting, will amply repay the care taken. Very satisfactory beds or masses may be planted of one kind of rose; for example — of Gruss an Tep- litz, a vigorous, free-blooming, crimson hybrid tea. This is an ideal bedding rose, being a continuous bloomer, of vigorous habit, good foliage and pro- ducing abundantly showy, medium-sized, fragrant flowers of a rich and permanent color. La France, once regarded as the most beautiful of all roses, is still valuable for bedding as it flowers constantly and freely, is of a beautiful silvery pink color and has a delicious perfume. Caro- line Testout is very like the latter, but deeper in color and is one of the best bedders. Killarney is a distinct and vigorous variety free in producing its long tapering buds of a delicate flesh color, sufTused with pink. Kaiserin Au- gusta Victoria, a light yellow hybrid tea, is a fine companion to the above named. Clothilde Soupert is a dwarf polyantha having flowers of a delicate flesh color, with rosy center. It is hardy and flow- ers abundantly. Baby Rambler, also a polyantha, is particularly well adapted for bedding, being dvi^arf, hardy, vigor- ous and continuous in flower. The blooms, being produced in clusters, are not as desirable for cutting as those borne on single stems ; nevertheless, the trusses can be utilized in vases with good efl'ect. It improves with age, and moderate protection is recommended. Cecile Brunner, one of the dwarf fairy-polyanthas, bears perfect little buds, followed by small but perfectly developed blooms of a salmon tint, after- wards becoming white. It is also suita- ble for bedding. Pink and White Maman Cochet (tea) justly deserve all com- mendation for cut flower purposes. The flowers are remarkably beautiful in form, charming in color and remain perfect long after being cut. For vases they are unexcelled. The pink variety, while excellent, is surpassed in beauty by the white, which, though a yellow- ish white, is tinged with blush, render- ing it exceedingly attractive. The buds of both are unusually well formed, sur- passing in this regard those of • almost any other kind, and the plants being very vigorous and floriferous, a large number of blooms may be obtained from a few specimens. The buds of these varieties should not be cut until they are about three-quarters open, be- ing then at their best. The hybrid perpetuals are not so con- stant in flowering as those named above. They flower, usually in June, very pro- fusely, and after this refuse to bloom ex- cept at intervals. Those mentioned are they that flower over the longest period, have great adaptability to various con- ditions of climate and are universal favorites as garden roses. Mrs. John Laing is quite hardy, blooms early and late, and has lovely flowers of silvery rose. Ulrich Brunner has cherry red flowers, large and fragrant, good foliage and is very free. Frau Karl Druschki, or Snow Queen, is a newer, pure white variety, exceptionally beautiful in the bud. It will doubtless be much grown when better known, on account of its ex- cellent qualities. Paul Neyron is a very large flowering rose and, in the bud stage, is a very beautiful one. In the fully developed stage it is slightly coarse. The Wilder is a very large, globular, bright red and fragrant variety, hardy, vigorous and free. It is, in short, one of the finest in cultivation. In order that roses may be employed most effectively they should be planted in beds and masses, from 20 to 100 or more plants together and all of one kind, not a variety or mixture, and the varieties suggested in this article are well adapted to this purpose. When planted in beds, roses should be set about 18 inches apart, or 13 plants for a bed six feet in diameter and 37 plants for one 10 feet in diameter. The hy- brid perpetuals may be planted two feet apart, or about seven plants for a bed six feet in diameter, or 19 plants for a bed 10 feet in diameter. I will close with Dean Hole's advice to rose grow- ers: "He who would have beautiful roses in his garden, must have beautiful igoS. The American Flor/st. 37 roses in his heart. He must love them well and always. To win he must woo, as Jacoh wooed Laban's daughter, thouf^h drouth and frost consume. Ho must have not only the pjlowing admira- tion, the enthusiasm antl the passion, but the tenderness, the thoughtfulness, the reverence, the watchfulness of love." RalslDg: Golden Seal. Ed. American Florist:— Please pive me details as to raising and cul- tivating Goldcn-scal. K. G. P. Golden-seal (Hydrastis Canadensis) is a na- tive of the enstern states and delights in ample root moisture and a soil containing peat or leaf mould. It may be propagated by division of the roots while dormant or from seed sown in spring. G. Retail Nurserymen's Association, The fifth annual dinner of the Retail Nursery- men's Association was held January 21, at the Powers Hotel, Rochester, N. Y., and proved to be one of the best of the series, in spite of the fact that owing to illness some of the men an- nounced to speak were imable to be present. After the dinner President Wm. Pitkin wel- comed the guests and introduced the toastmaster, Edward B. Lynn, in a witty toast to which the toastmaster responded in kind. Owing to the inability of Eugene J. Dwyer to be present and respond to the toast "the Flower City," the subject was assigned to Wm. C. Barry, who ex- plained that he had made no preparation except by living in the city for many years. He said in part: "We are proud of Rochester and its develop- ment, for its beauty and its growth, but these did not come of themselves. Rochester, it is true, has very many natural beauties," but if you will look over the history of Rochester 40 years ago you will find that there were many people deeply interested in beautifying the city. They were men of high ideals who worked gradually and successfully, and today you have the results of their labors, which are by common consent admitted to be admirable. In this city the in- dustry was inaugurated which spreads to all parts of the globe beautiful flowers, trees and fruits. The flowers and trees and fruits have the effect of elevating mankind, to beautify the world itself and to make life pleasant. You are the men who are continuing this- work and you may well be proud of your industry. "Language is not strong enough to describe the beauties of the flowers and shrubs which you are putting into the hands of the people all over the world. When a tree is planted for its fruit or for ornamental purposes think of the number of people who are to get the benefit. Then mul- tiply that number by the thousands on thousands of trees sent out of Rochester each year and you will find that your business is one which is doing great good and harms no one." — Wind Sows the Scale. The San Jose scale will kill a tree outright in three years. I have seen a whole peach orchard wiped out by the insect, says a writer in American Cultivator. The scale insect can be carried by a man when picking the fruit, pruning or working in the orchard ; birds may convey it or insects ; it may be blown by the wind. To show that they will blow I cite the case of a man at work in the orchard whose back was covered with them as he walked along in the wind. PEONIES. Festiva Maxima $20.00 per 100 Queen Victoria ( Whitleyi) 9 00 per 100 Fra^ans (Late Rose) 6.00 per 100 For lUOO rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Free Peony Book and price lists general Nursery Stock. moderate prices. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing STOCK YOU WILL NEED. MARGUERITE, t^lueen Alexandria, $3.00 per 100. SFIREA CLUMPS, U«f'e1es'=,"""'"- *'"oe °lo" ^'°'"'""''"' ^^-25 P" 100; JW.OO Nana Compacta. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. AstUboldes'Superba, J6.00 per 100. JaponiCB,$4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. linTT^XrOrm Fine bush shaped plants, 30 to 36 inches high ■*'*'^^ ** ''*'*'» 18 to 20 inches through, $2.00each. Pyramid shape, 30 to 36 inches high. 15 inches through, $1,75 eacii. 'R.ROnODdO'nB.O'N' S^on. wen formed plants for pots, full of buds. XllXl.V.Lr\/.L»XlXli .LrXklVrXH , is-ln. size $y.00 per doz. 24in size $12.00 perdoz. AI7!ATaT!A IVTAlllCi Bushyplants full of buds, force very ***•**■■"■"**■ JM-WXllS, easily. 12 to 15 inches high. $25.00 per 100. 13 to 18 inches high. $35-00 per 100. k »w. A^ATaT!A Tnflion. Some especially fine plants in Mad. VanderCruyssen. X&CIX&.UXl.a. XUUAl«(«l, Niobe, 16-18 in. crowns. $1.00 each; 18-20 in. crowns $2.00 each. ^^ B01Tf9rAI]SrVII.T.^A Glabra Sanderiana,. Short, well XaVUU'A.XXH VXXlJjXiiX, trimmed plants that will bloom full for Easter, 4-in, pot plants. 6-8 in. crowns, $20.00 per 100. $2.75 per dozen. fj A.IT17 A.S *-'°' °' ""^ '^®^' collections of market varieties including; Beauty *'***■■*'"**"'• Poitevine. Crimson Bedder, Charles Henderson, Florence Vaughan. etc. strong two eye divisions. $3.00 per 100. 125.00 per 1000. BOSTON FERN, 2H-in., well established $4,00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000, The Storrs & Harrison Co., '"''"''Sgjg.'^'^^' ^MCivivEjorri Smooth, evenly-graded, selected for Florists' use. especially Grafting size, 3-5 mm, $ 8,00 per 1000; $75 00 per 10,000. Extra size, 5-9 mm. 10.00 per 1000: 90,00 per 10.000. First cotisignments expected soon; order NOW for prompt shipment on arrival and avoid disappointment. Send for price list of Nursery Stock for Florists; Roses. Clematis. Ampelopsis. Lilacs, Deutzias, Spireas, etc. JACKSON & PERKINS CO., NEWARK. NEWT VORK. LARGE TREES. OAES and HAPLES. PINES and HEMLOCKS. ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper, Prop. Cbestnnt Hill, PHOA., PA -THE- Mention the American Florist when writing The True Amoor River Privet Ligustrum Amurense 2H to 3 feet, strong, field-grown plantSi any quantity, $25,00 per 1000, California same size and price. Peter's Nwsery Co.. Knoxvillejenn. HatdyKoses Jimerican Grown — Superior to imported We have unsold at the present time the fol- lowing varieties — all field grown plants^ grown in our nurseries at Rochester, N. Y.: Anne de DIesbach Olio Frau Karl Druschkl General Jacqueminot John Hopper Mme. G. Lulzet Mursliall P. Wilder Mrs. John Lalnip Paul Neyron Prince Camllle Ulrlch Briinner Crimson Rambler White Rambler Telluw Rambler Philadelphia Rambler Common Sweet Briar Mme>