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DECEMBER 3, 1904
GREENHOUSES CONSERVATORIES ROSE HOUSES, GRAPERIES, Etc. Our success in greenhouse construction is due to a practical taste for horticulture and is the outcome of a close study in the requirements of plant life. With this in mind, we are continually making improvements and our houses are unexcelled for durability, appearance and for unsurpassed horticultural results. SEND TEN CENTS (POSTAGE) FOR OUR CATALOGUES, 1 GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, HEATING AND VENTILATING APPARATUS.
LORD & BURNHAM COMPANY New York Office, 1133 Broadway, corner 26th St. General Office and Works, Irvington-on-Hudson, Î?. Y.
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AT AUCTION Three
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L a r g e C o n s i g n m e n t s , per S . S A m s t e r d a m , c o n s i s t i n g
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Dwarf and Standard Roses, Rhododendrons , Hydrangeas, Azalea Mollis, Magnolias, Conifers, Roots, Bulbs, Etc.
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Auctioneers C A T A L O G U E S NOW READY
WILLIAM H. SIEBRECHT A S T O R I A ,
Can supply
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of
Cold Storage Lily of the Valley Pips
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CUT BLOOMS OF U L Y OF THE VALLEY
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DECEMBER 3 ,
1904
HEADQUARTERS FOR
LA DETROIT We are Booking Orders for Early Deliveries, Field Grown and Young Stock WORLD'S PAIR PRIZE WINNERS
CHRYSANTHEMUMS-MAJESTIC AND ADELIA We have a large Stock of these Write for Prices
JOHN BREITMEYER SONS Detroit, Mich.
DECEMBER 3 ,
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HOLIDAY PRICE-LIST T HE
CEO. W I T T B O LD
C O M P A NY
1657-1659 Buckingham Place 100 Variety. Ρ ize. H e i g h t . L e a v e s . .Each, D o z . 4 15 17 . . . . SS 3.00 $25.00 ΚΕΝΤΙΑ BELMOREANA 5 6 $1.00 12.00 22-24 6 i i{ � fi 18.00 24 20 6-7 1.50 li ‡ � 7 24.00 32 34 6 2.00 << <i 30.00 7 34 36 2.50 ‡ (B) � 44 48 6 00 7-8 «« il 111 7.50 46-50 7 8 ΚΕΝΤΙΑ FORS TERI AN A .75 7.50 60.00 24-27 4 5 1.00 12.00 26-30 5 24.00 32 36 2.00 8' 30.00 34 38 2.50 5-6 46-48 6.00 5-6 ‡ li 7.00 10 48-56 6-7 2 5.00 LATANIA BORBONICA <1 II 3 1.00 7.00 II II 6 7.00 22-26 7 •CO Il II 7 12.00 26-30 1.00 Il II 8 30-34 1.25 15.00 7-8 2.50 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS 30.00 38 42 10 12 12 46-52 12-15 5 00 3.00 FICUS ELASTICA 4 10-12 .25 9.00 (N) 텫 .50 6.00 4 trs. ARAUCARIA EXCELSA.. 3-4 1.00 0.00 a II li 1.25 15.00 4 5 II 3 1.50 fi 3 COCOS W E D D E L L I A N A 2.50 rf .75 9.00 .50 6.00 PANDANUS VEITCHI.. ! 4 1.00 12.00 1.25 15.00 itóó fi 2.00 PANDANUS UTILIS 3 5.00 " " . 9.00 6
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The Farquhar Rose . . . . The Farquhar Rose . . . FIELD GROWN STOCK
MONTGOMERY NURSERIES V I L LA N O V A, D E L A W A RE CO., P E N N.
John G. Gardner, Proprietor
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DECEMBER 3,
Hinode Florist Co. Importers and Growers of
JAPANESE PLANTS Largest Growers of Longiflorum Lilies. Plants and Cut Blooms of Highest Grade at all Seasons
Fine Azaleas and Wistarias
RAPHIS
Plants with 5 to 10 shoots, 50 cents each / \ Λ ·
Japanese Novelties and Curios MINIATURE: PLANTS in 1, 2 a n d 3 i n c H d e c o r a t e d J a p a n e s e Pots at $ 1 5 . 0 0 , $ 2 0 . 0 0 a n d $ 2 5 . O O p e r I O O T h e s e will be P O P U L Ä R f o r holiday s a l e s
Greenhouses at Woodside and WHitestone, L. I., N . Y
Hinode Florist Co Fifth St., Woodside, N.Y.
1904
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50 West 29th Street
New York City
TELEPHONES, 3560-3261 MADISON SQ.
Plant Growers having C Y C L A H E N S , POPULAR
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PLANTS
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JAS. F. BURKE Treasurer
GEO. A. S U T H E R L A N D Pres. and Mgr.
GEORGE Ä. SUTHERLAND CO. W H O L E S A L E FLORISTS Out Flowers H o r a l Letters
Florists' S u p p l i e s "Wire Designs
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T h e
celebrated
X X X
Brand
HOLLY AND EVERGREEN WREATHS, LAUREL WREATHING A N D ALL KINDS OF C H R I S T M A S G R E E N S selected especially for the N e w E n g l a n d trade ALL
READY
TO
QUOTE
FAVORABLE
PRICES
GEORGE A. S U T H E R L A N D CO. 3 4
HAWLEY
STREET,
telephone,
1270 m a i n
BOSTON, M A S S .
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DECEMBER 3 ,
...At Your Service Again... 1904
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BEST GRADE HOLLY HOLLY,
PINE
and LAUREL WREATHS, GALAX, WY LEAVES, HARDY FERNS, MISTLETOE, WILD SMILAX, and all other
CHRISTMAS GREENS Exclusive New England Agents for Southern Boxwood
Sprays
CORRUGATED CUT FLOWER BOXES A
"BEST IN THE
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S I Z E S
"PROOF AGAINST
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CHARGES..,.
coming into general use, instead of wooden boxes, for shipping cut flowers. Light and durable. cA large number of Return Empties can be folded into ONE compact package.
LARGEST
..We Are..
DISTRIBUTERS
OF CUT FLOWERS
IN THE UNITED
STATES
IN CARNATIONS we are handling the product of the best growers in this section Our 'ROSE GROWERS have increased their capacity this year, and quality is superior We are to-day, as in the past, HEADQUARTERS
in New England for
...American B e a u t y . . . Prepared to filiali
HOLIDAY
ORDERS
promptly and satisfactorily
Finest L I L Y O F T H E V A L L E Y every day in the year
W E L C H BROS. TELEPHONE, Main 6 2 6 7 and 6 2 6 5
15 Province Street, B O S T O N ,
MASS.
1904
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DECEMBER 3 , 1 9 0 4
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FANCY HOLLY
offer again the same high grade of Christmas Holly that we have WEsupplied in past years, as IT COMES FROM THE SAME DISTRICT
last year's, and for those who bought from us last year it NEEDS N O R E C O M M E N D A T I O N . Cases 2x2x4, guaranteed full cases. Quality and condition guaranteed on all Holly shipped after Dec. 8 only Single case,
$5.0;
two or more cases at $4.50;
five
or more cases at $4.0
CUT FLOWERS A Full Line of Choice Stock
F OR
C H R I S T M AS
O u t - o f - t o w n t r a d e s u p p l i e d with F r e s h , H a n d s o m e M a t e r i a l at prevailing B o s t o n Rates f o r equal q u a l i t y
N. F. McCarthy Φ. Co. Telephone,
Main
$4 Hawley Street, B O S T O N
5973
Plant Pots and Pedestals Our New Importations of English, French, German, Japanese
and
Chinese
S T A N D S and V A S E S of the Potters' Art,
JARDINIERES,
POT
are the latest productions
selected
by
our own buyers
at the places of manufacture the present season.
We
offer them in great variety of styles and prices F O R F L O R I S T S ' USE.
Seven floors of China and Glass.
Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Co. 120 FRANKLIN STREET J E R O M E JONES, Pres. S. P . S T R A T T O N , Treas
BOSTON, MASS.
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SOW CYCLAMEN NOW In order to get Large Young Plants to Bloom Next Fall and Winter
Acknowledged to be the Best Strain offered
WON READY
JOHN HOPPER D U K E OF E D I N B U R G H MME. PLANTIER MRS. JNO. L A I N G B A L L OF SNOW GEN. W A S H I N G T O N ' M M E . G. L U I Z E T MARGARET DICKSON P R I N C E C. D E R O H A N
MAGNA CHARTA ULRICH BRUNNER BARON ROTHSCHILI) GEN. JACQ. A L P R E D COLOMB PAUL NEYRON HERMOSA BARON BONSTETTIN LA FRANCE
HYBRID TEAS, Etc.
Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White
P e r b u n d l e of 10, $ 1 . 5 0 : p e r 100, $ 1 3 . 0 0 ; per 1000, $ 1 2 0 . 0 0 . AMERICAN BEAUTY GRUSS A N T E P L I T Z M A M A N COCHET, White
Packet, 75c. ; 100 Seeds, $ 1.50 ; 1000 Seeds, $ 12.00 AND HOMEWOOD AVE. PITTSBURG, PA., Jan. n ,
HARDY ROSES
S t r o n g , two-year, l o w b u d d e d , 10 of o n e variety in a b u n d l e , per b u n d l e of 10, $ 1 . 2 5 ; p e r 100, $ 1 1 . 0 0 ; p e r 1000, $ 1 0 0 . 0 0
Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen
PENN.
DECEMBER 3, 1904
1904
Mr. David Fraser, gardener to H. C. Frick, Esq., w r i t e s — I wish you could see the house of Cyclamen I have from your seed. Out of 500 plants there is scarcely a poor one in the lot ; some of the plants are carrying 40 to 60 large flowers. Every one says they are the finest Cyclamen they have ever seen.
R.&J. fARQUHAR & CO. 6 and 7 South Market Street, BOSTON
REINE MARIE
CAROLINE TESTOUT KAISKllIM AUGUSTA M A M A N COCHET, Pink
HENRIETTE, p e r I O , $2.25 ; p e r l O O , $ 2 0 . 0 0
P e r doz. P e r 100 D e n t z i a L e m o m e i , p o t g r o w n f o r f o r c i n g , $ 2 - 5 0 $18.00 Dentzia Gracilis, " " " " 1.50 13.00 Spiraea Japónica Ί Compacta Multiflora Extra A s t i l b o i d e s F l o r i b u n d a 1- S t r o n g Gladstone Clumps Washington J
P e r 100 f »4.50 5.00 5.00 12.00 (. 1B.00
P e r 1000 $40.00 45.00 45.00
Arthur T. Boddington Seeds, Bulbs and Plants
342 WEST
14th
STREET
NEW YORK
Roses! Shrubs! Bulbs! Palms! M I S C E L L A N E O US P L A N T S! Surplus Bulbs
"We o f f e r a l i s t of s u r p l u s b u l b s a t t h e v e r y l o w Per Per prices named to close out. C. M. S i n g l e a n d d o u b l e n a m e d H y a c i n t h s , 20 $3.75 choice and popular varieties Freesia Refracta Alba, mammoth bulbs .50 ¡.$4.50 $ i n c h a n d up Freesia R e f r a c t a bulbs, extra large, .35 3.00 j i n c h and up .20 1.75 Grape Hyacinths .15 1.30 Tritelia Uniflora .12 1.00 Iris Hispanica .30 2.50 Allium Neapolitanum .35 3.00 " Hermetti Grandiflorum .50 4.50 S i n g l e E a r l y M i x e d T u l i p s , 2d size Ormthogalum Umbelatum .25 2.00 .20 1.50 Ixias, all Colors Mixed .25 2.00 Jonquilis Campernelle
Roses
We have in stock upwards of a thousand different varieties, consisting of the very latest European varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of American origin, stock from and 4 and 5 inch pots, all on own roots. Ask for catalogue.
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Miscellaneous Plants Asparagus Springeri 3 in. pot p l a n t s a t 5 cts. e a c h . " Plumos 3 ' 6 " " ( α 4 " 1 " A m e r i c a n "Wonder L e m o n i It (B) � Draceana Indivisa 2J ' 4 II u Cvprus Gracilis ' tt ' " 4 α Carex Japónica ' i u 30 " " Rubber P l a n t (Ficus Elastica), 5 ' i ti 10 " Kentia Belmoreana Palm 3 ' i it 4 tt "Washingtonia F i l i f e r a P a l m . . L'¡ ' i it 4 á á Weeping Latonia 2J ' i tí 4 .. .< Sanseviera Zealenica 2| ' F l o w e r i n g B e g o n i a (assorted t it 4 á á named, varieties) 3 ' V i b u r n u m P l i c a t u m , a n d c o m p l e t e list of h a r d y s h r u b s , v i n e s a n d m i s c e l l a n e o u s p l a n t s of all k i n d s . S e n d us y o u r list f o r p r i c e s .
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10,000 Latania Borbonica Palms We have a fine stock of this variety, strong plants in 2% and 3 inch pots, some of which are showing character leaves, ready for immediate shift. While they last, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
l e a d i n g v a r i e t i e s , » 1 0 . 0 0 p e r 1000 u p w a r d s . W r i t e f o r l i s t a n d prices.
F o r t y
Dahlias
25 leading varieties, all under name, guaranteed true, including the best sorts in cultivation, such as Clifford W. Bruton, A. D. Livoni, Nymphaea, Lemon Giant, Fern Leaf Beauty, Snow Clad, White Swan, Frank Smith, etc. W e offer H E A V Y F I E L D CLUMPS, JUST AS DUG, $5.00 p e r h u n d r e d ; » 4 5 . 0 0 per thousand.
Write us—cAsk to-day for Catalogue—it's free
T h e Dingee & Couard Co •'GROWERS W E S T GROVE,Pa. Established
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N E W S OF T H E CLUBS A N D SOCIETIES pAOi B u f f a l o Florists' C l u b ; Gardeners' a n d Florists C l u b of B o s t o n ; Louisville Florists' S o c i e t y ; Massachusetts H o r t i c u l t u r a l S o c i e t y ; S t a t e Floral A s s o c i a t i o n of I n d i a n a ; N e w L o n d o n a n d G r o t o n Historical S o c i e t y ; U t i c a Florists' C l u b ; A m e r i c a n C a r n a t i o n S o c i e t y ; B o t a n i c a l S o c i e t y of P e n n s y l vania 26 F a l l E x h i b i t i o n s of 1904 26 FLORISTS'
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CONTENTS
LYNCH AND THE BABY — George C. W a t s o n
MANAGER
AND
TOPICS
News Notes
28
EDITORIAL
20
B U S I N E S S C H A N G E S a n d N e w E s t a b l i s h m e n t s . . . 29
J E R O M E J O N E S (Portrait)
21
HERE AND THERE W h a t Y e Neighbors Say After Y e Adjournment
22 22
CUT F L O W E R M A R K E T R E P O R T S Chicago W h o l e s a l e M a r k e t Thanksgiving D a y Report Boston Wholesale Market New Y o r k Wholesale Market Philadelphia W h o l e s a l e M a r k e t
PLANTSMEN'S TOPICS Pompon Chrysanthemum B a b y — Illustrated. Aphelandra aurantiaca Chrysanthemum Hints Begonia Vesuvius
. . . 23 23 23 23
OUTDOOR ART AND CRAFT News Notes About Hedges W h a t W o m e n are D o i n g Park Encroachments
24 24 24 25
LOCAL
Buffalo Wholesale Market GREENHOUSES BUILDING OR PROJECTED
28 29 29 29 34 36 . . 33
THE SEED TRADE News Notes
33
MISCELLANEOUS Personal I t e m s Daisy Queen Alexandra — Illustrated R e p o r t on Greenhouse Glass
34 51 52
CORRESPONDENTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Juniper and Locust Sts. BUFFALO, N . Y . — J. F . Cowell, Botanic Garden NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Ε. H. Chamberlain PROVIDENCE, R. I. — T. J. Johnston, 171 Weybosset St. LOUISVILLE, K Y . — F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Road
CHICAGO, ILL. — Fred Lautenschlager, 60 Wabash Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illinois St. DENVER, COLO. — N. A. Benson, 1352 So. Sherman Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — N . Peterson, 1251 Chestnut St. BUTTE, MONT. — Victor Siegel, Columbia Gardens
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George M. Stumpp
DECEMBER 3 ,
1904
ORDERS BV WIRE OR 'PHONE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO BY
In market at all seasons AS A B U Y E R OF
NOVELTIES AND CHOICE PRODUCTIONS IN PLANTS, FLOWERS OR BASKETS ADDRESS
Fifth Avenue, cor. 5 8 t h S t r e e t
IMEW Y O RK C I TY
Telephone, 2851 Central Automatic 1038
Careful Attention Given to All Chicago Orders
CORNER MONROE STREET CHICAGO
ALEX . McCONNELL 546 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK CITY. T e l e g r a p h i c orders forwarded
SAMUELSON 2127,
2129
Michigan
part
of
the
United
and
all
principal
to a n y
States,
cities
of
Canada, Europe.
O r d e r s t r a n s f e r r e d or entrusted b y the t r a d e to o u r s e l e c t i o n f o r d e l i v e r y on
Boulevard
s t e a m s h i p s or e l s e w h e r e r e c e i v e s p e c i a l attention
Chicago Telephone, South 1 6 0 0 and 1 6 0 1
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Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL.
DARDS
Ν. t cor. 44th St. I Madison Ave. N EW Y O RK C I TY
BLUNDER HENRY
The
Prepared to fill orders from out of town florists for delivery to residence or steamer Undertaker's Orders attended to Promptly and in Liberal Manner
E.
KLUNDER
name that made flowers famous. Allow me to fill your orders.
STRICTLY UP TO DATE 3 3 S t a t e St., C h i c a g o , III.
WRITE OR TELEGRAPH YOUR
RETAIL ORDERS FOR C H I C A G O Ä N D V I C I N I T Y
TO
CENTRAL FLORAL CO. 105 W A B A S H A V E . ,
CHICAGO
W e e x e c u t e all o u r c o r r e s p o n d e n t s ' o r d e r s w i t h g r e a t e s t care and at l o w e s t rates. Trade courtesies extended.
Boston's Leading Florist 1 2 4 T R E M O N T ST., OPPOSITE PARK ST. CHURCH CONSERVATORIES, Boylston i Fairfield Sts., Back Bay
DECEMBER 3,
1904
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DECORATIVE
The illustration is an example of extreme simplicity in the arrangement of flowers. We endeavor to have some of these touches, even when we decorate a house most elaborately. The selection of the place, the re-
FLOWERS
ceptacle, the flowers and the colors are all to be considered. If wisely done, will not go unappreciated.
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In all ages and among all nations there has always been an especial reverence paid to flowers, and many legends and superstitions have attached themselves to different members of the floral kingdom. In tracing the pages of history, also, one frequently finds flowers associated with important events. It is scarcely necessary to begin this sketch as far back as the garden of Eden, yet some old commentators start their floral records even at that happy era. St. Ambrose and St. Basil, for example, both state that the roses in Eden grew without thorns, and Milton says there bloomed in Paradise, " F l o w e r s of all h u e , a n d w i t h o u t t h o r n t h e R o s e . "
Sir John Mandeville derives earthly roses from a later epoch. He tells of a virgin martyr, burned at the stake in Bethlehem. From the unkindled brands there grew white roses, while from the extinguished fire-brands there sprung red ones. The Mussulman has quite another story for the beginning of roses. He says that when Mahomet made his journey to heaven, the drops of perspiration which fell to earth from his forehead became white roses, but the perspiration of the animal he rode gave rise to yellow ro.ses. The Mandeville story is the prettier one. He;
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gives it in some detail in his "Voiage and Travails." A Jewish maid of Bethlehem was falsely accused by a rejected suitor and condemned to be burned. When the flames were kindled they encircled the false accuser and burned him to a cinder, but the fagots around the virgin remained unlit. Suddenly the brands turned into white and red roses, â&#x20AC;&#x201D; " A n d these were in the first roses that ever ony man saugh, " says the earnest Sir John. We come to much surer ground in ancient Egypt, where, 4,000 years ago, the florists must have driven a thriving trade. Many were the musical parties given b y the old Egyptians, and at these the guests were generally supplied with lotus flowers. There is a painting on the walls of a Theban tomb of forty centuries ago, which pictures all the guests sitting with flowers in their hands, while music and dancing is taking place before them for their amusement. In ancient Greece and Rome something very similar was done in the banquet room. The guests reclined upon couches (for they did not eat in a sitting posture) crowned with myrtle, while often showers of rare flowers were scattered upon them from above. The Romans were fond of flowers, and it is very pos-
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sible that the first floriculture in England was introduced b y these beneficent invaders. Ancient China, too, had a taste for floriculture, and one of the most popular and ancient songs of the entire empire celebrates the Mu-li, a fragrant blossom, with much ardor. Y e t the name of " t h e flowery kingdom," constantly applied to China, is not entirely deserved. It comes from a mistranslation of " H w a K w o h , " which properly means " t h e flower of kingdoms." The ancients associated flowers and trees with their deities. The worship of trees was especially ancient in the north of Europe. The Vikings worshipped the ash tree and built their dwellings around it. They believed that the whole earth was sustained by the sacred ash tree — Ygdrassil! The old Druids held the oak and mistletoe in reverence. It may not be generally known that the bringing home of the Yule log at Christmas, and the Christmas-tree itself, are merely survivals of old pagan tree-worship. The pagans of southern Europe had the following connection of trees and flowers with their divinities: — the laurel was dedicated to Apollo, the cypress to Pluto, the lily to Juno, the myrtle to Venus, the narcissus to Ceres, the oak to Jupiter, the olive to Minerva, and the vine to Bacchus. The Christians following this example, dedicated the lady's-smock to the Virgin, the rose to Mary Magdalene, the daisy to St. Margaret, etc. Certain flowers have become national emblems and represent some countries almost as clearly as the flag itself. Thus the fleur-de-lis was adopted for France by Louis V I I in the 12th century, and has remained the emblem of the Royalist party of that country ever since. The leek typifies Wales, the thistle Scotland, the shamrock Ireland, the pomegranate Spain, the corn-blume Germany, the linden Prussia, etc. America has not yet chosen a national flower; possibly it is impossible to choose one that would be representative of all of her widely separated states and different climates. But England has been represented in history by the rose. Indeed, at one time the rose was the definite emblem of two opposing parties and armies. During the great Civil war which raged for thirty years in England, in the 15th century, the house of York had the white rose as its emblem (it had worn this in its coat of arms for centuries) and the red rose was chosen by the house of Lancaster. Shakespeare in his " H e n r y V I , " mistakenly pictures the factions choosing their emblems just before the combat, — "PLANT. "SOMERSET.
L e t h i m t h a t is a true-born gentleman, If he supposes I h a v e pleaded t r u t h , F r o m off this brier p l u c k a w h i t e rose w i t h m e . " L e t h i m t h a t is n o c o w a r d nor no flatterer, B u t dare maintain the p a r t y of the t r u t h , P l u c k a red rose f r o m off this thorn w i t h m e . "
England has a fair right to be represented by the rose, but one would prefer to have Scotland typified by its beautiful and sturdy heather rather than by the thistle. W e have already stated that the Romans brought
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something of their love of gardens with them into old England. Once these were established in Britain, however, they became permanent. We have an eloquent picture of London more than seven hundred years ago, penned by Fitz Stephen, who died in 1191. He gives a long Latin eulogy of the city, in the course of which he says, — " A d j o i n i n g to the houses on all sides lie the gardens oí those citizens t h a t dwell in the suburbs, w h i c h are well furnished w i t h trees, spacious and beautiful. On the north side too, are fields for pasture, and a delightful plain of m e a d o w land, interspersed w i t h flowing streams on w h i c h stand mills whose clack is v e r y pleasing t o the ear. Close b y lies an immense forest, in w h i c h are densely w o o d e d thickets, the coverts of game, stags, boars and wild bulls. T h e tillage lands of the c i t y are n o t barren, gravelly soils, b u t like the fertile plains of Asia. . . . There are also round London, on the northern side, in the suburbs, excellent springs; the w a t e r of which is sweet, clear and salubrious, . . . ' ' M i d glistening pebbles gliding p l a y f u l l y ' amongst w h i c h H o l y w e l l , Clerkenwell, and St. Clement's well, are of m o s t note, a n d m o s t frequently visited, as well b y the scholars f r o m the schools, as b y the y o u t h of the c i t y , when t h e y go o u t t o t a k e the air in the summer evenings. T h e c i t y is delightful indeed, when it has a good governor."
Once more, in England and in Scotland too, long after the " W a r s of the Roses" the rose became the emblem of a monarch and a war. It became the representative of the Pretender, James, since his adherents were obliged to meet "under the rose" ("sub rosa") in the greatest secrecy, in the days just after the first uprising, in 1715. The very phrase of "under the rose" leads us into further history and legend. The old pagan myth tells of Cupid giving Harpocrates (the god of silence) a rose as a bribe not to reveal the amours of Venus. Because of this legend, the rose became the emblem of silence among the ancients. The significance of the rose passed on into modern times, and it was painted or carved on the ceiling of many an old banqueting-room as a suggestion that secrets divulged under the influence of the feast must not be revealed any further. Soon after the year 1500 it was carved over religious confessionals. It would be interesing to study the plant language of the various nations, but it would require far more space than is at disposal in this initial number of H O R T I C U L T U R E ; suffice it to say that all nations have indulged in a symbolism of this sort. In England it was very ancient. Long before the time of Shakespeare there were ballads with the r e f r a i n — " O h the broom that makes full sore," —alluding to the broom-plant as an emblem of tragedy; and Desdemona's " O h willow, willow," is but an indication of the willow being an emblem of blighted affection. We have, however, sufficiently indicated the power of flowers as emblems, metaphors and signals, and believe that we have shown that mankind in general agrees with Wordsworth's view that " O n e impulse f r o m a vernal wood M a y t e a c h yon more of m a n , Of moral evil and of good, T h a n all the sages c a n . "
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There is always a difficulty in supplying the home demand for fresh vegetables during the winter months, and the gardener is often puzzled to supply enough in quantity, where the conveniences are limited. It is a good time now to lift roots of asparagus for forcing purposes. This vegetable is highly appreciated always, is easily forced, preferably in a light place, for darkness spoils the color which should be a lively green to be appetizing when served. There are plenty of vacant spaces under greenhouse benches that may be utilized for this purpose providing there is room for soil to be placed over the roots. We utilize grapery borders inside also for this purpose, placing the roots on the surface of the borders and placing loose soil over them. The principal thing is to have home grown roots with strong crowns at disposal. These should be lifted carefully that mutilation does not impair the value of the same, for it is not fair to expect good results from the best of crowns if' these have been denuded of their roots in part when lifting. Asparagus plantations may be made to last many
years by liberal manuring, but for the best results, young vigorous plantings of five to six years' growth make the finest and most succulent shoots, hence we plan to plant a new bed each year to take the place of the lot taken up for forcing purposes, keeping the whole in fine vigorous bearing condition. It has been demonstrated to our entire satisfaction that asparagus roots should be planted at least a yard apart in the rows, making the latter four feet apart if it is intended to use a horse cultivator through them after weeds begin to grow. When the roots for forcing are lifted, it is very important that they be well frozen before taken into heat, for, after being thus put to sleep it is much easier to waken them. The same applies also to rhubarb,.which may be put in tubs well frozen and brought in in succession as needed. Rhubard is best forced in darkness, the boiler cellars being a good place to put the earlier roots to ensure early results. After forcing, asparagus roots are valueless, but rhubarb may be stored away from cold and later planted out in spring to grow for two years, when the same roots may be forced again.
Miltonia Vexillaria There are few orchids that lend themselves more readily to graceful decorative combinations than this Miltonia, and the plants bloom at a season when the display of Cattleyas are on the wane. For June weddings these flowers are invaluable, as they blend so readily with pœonies, roses, or whatever other flowers may be the predominant feature. A note at this time, reminding cultivators that this is the best time to repot the plants, is seasonable — it is preferable to use shallow pans rather than deep receptacles, as this Miltonia is a surface rooting species. We have tried all materials for growing them in and prefer sound fern fiber with a surfacing of living sphagnum moss, this last to ensure a constant supply of moisture at the roots, this plant being very impatient of anything approaching dryness either in the atmosphere or at the roots, owing to its being found wild, where there is fog and rain every day in the y e a r — i n d e e d , the late Consul Lehmann, in describing the habitat of this Miltonia, stated that the conditions under which the plant grew were as nearly uniform during the'whole year as it is possible to find ; hence we have to place the plants in the coolest possible place in summer with shade, while in winter, when most growth is made, a genial temperature of 55 to 60 is-essential. A very successful cultivator in Massachusetts carries the plants through the hot months in a cold frame. It is found that these plants, like all other orchids, will take stimulants when in active growth, and will be benefited thereby if applied in homeopathic doses,
This is the great secret in keeping the plants in vigor. How often has it been remarked that many of the difficult genera of-the orchid family are very successfully grown near the smoky centers of industry where rain water is carefully conserved for use on the plants. Doubtless the deposit of soot on the glass roofs is largely the factor that makes for success.
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The creation of the Riverway in Boston's park system may be considered as one of the late Frederick Law Olmsted's greatest conceptions. Previous to its improvement, the site was a stretch of swampy bottom, through which ran a drainage course, — appropriately named (except for its narrow banks) Muddy River, — w h i c h marked the dividing line between the City of Boston and the Town of Brookline. Land values contiguous to its most objectionable sections were much depressed. For a part of the distance, on the Brookline side, a passenger branch of the Boston and Albany railroad ran parallel to the stream; and, although possessing good topographical advantages, taken altogether, the tract now known as the Riverway was one of very uninviting aspect, and in marked contrast to the present connecting link in the parkway system between the Fens and Jamaica Pond, about 1.9 miles in length. The driveway on the Boston side is carried generally along the bank at an elevation sufficiently high to afford fine views, while on the Brookline side it runs lower down and nearer the water. The muddy swamp is now a meandering stream, near the head of which is a beautiful sheet of water of eleven acres, called Leverett Pond. Further southward the ground rises abruptly to an oak and chestnut-covered hill, beyond which is Ward's Pond; one of the steep slopes of which is planted with rhododendrons and kalmias, while the pond itself is the home of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants. The bridle-path is carried between the driveway and the stream on the Boston side, and walks are provided on both sides of the stream near the water's edge, the drives, bridle-path and walks winding, at some little distance apart, in sympathy with the topographical features, thus affording ample space for the planting of shrubbery, and at the same time leaving room for desirable views, of which advantage has been taken. The Riverway has a fine growth of young trees, and has also many fine old ones, yet its most conspicuous and chiefly adorning feature is its wealth of shrubbery. Few shrubs of exotic origin are used, the native varieties predominating and comprising, in many species, cornus, viburnum, azalea, rhus, berberís, rosa (Rosa lucida, rosa nitida, and rosa setigera, which are planted in thousands on the borders of paths and drives), pyrus, Crataegus, ilex, ligustrum, andromeda, vaccinium, and many others. Several handsome stone bridges span the stream. Longwood bridge, shown in the frontispiece illustration, is a beautiful stone arch of one hundred feet clear span. The stone church appearing in the same view is said to be a copy of a church in Colchester, England. The second illustration is of a bridge which carries the bridle-path over a footpath. The bridge architecture and landscapic art
in the Riverway are in perfect sympathy, and support each other with rare fidelity. An example of how such an objectionable feature as a railroad may be screened from view, is shown on the Brookline side, where a mound has been raised and planted with trees and shrubbery. Taking everything into consideration, the Riverway, with its varied effects in its masses of flowering shrubs in spring, its gorgeous autumn colors in berries and foliage, its bridge architecture, its pleasing topographical features, is a practical illustration of how an almost waste and useless tract of land may be converted into a thing of utility and harmony, and is oae of the most beautiful, interesting, and instructive portions of Boston's system of parks.
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Lynch and the Baby Rambler It is currently reported that a Rochester firm paid ten thousand dollars to the originators in France for the American rights in the " B a b y Rambler." I cannot vouch for the truth of this, but if they did it is significant of their faith in the merits of this plant. I hope they will reap a handsome reward for their enterprise, and I hope also, that the other firms in this country who got stock indirectly from Europe as soon if not sooner than the right holders will come in on the crest of the wave at the same time. A little bird whispered to me that there was a stock of some two hundred and fifty thousand of it in the vicinity of West Grove, Pa., so when I ran up
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cast in the shade when the people get acquainted with the B a b y . " A t this point I ventured to hint that perhaps this rosy view was caused by the fact that P. J.'s firm had a big stock of Babies. " N o you don't, my boy, none of your underhand questions. But even admitting for the sake of argument that we had, what then? doesn't it prove our faith? Do you suppose we would propagate this plant with every wile and at the highest pressure regardless of expense if we didn't believe in it? Not much! " I had still another shot in the locker of the devil's advocate, however, and I fired it. A visitor to the Madison show had seen some specimens on exhibition and reported to me that the thing was "absolutely no good." " D o n ' t you believe it! Wait until next year when some one who can grow stuff puts it up as it should be. W h y , man, you can have plants covered with flowers all the year round, every day in the year, as thick on the plants as the blooms of a Lorraine Begonia. What do you think of that ? " I thought that was great and realizing that the man who runs the biggest rose growing establishment in America ought to know what he was talking about, I made a graceful advance northward toward the north pole as Kuropatkin would put it. The picture herewith gives a good idea of the " B a b y . " Who knows what wonderful potentialities may be hidden away in the little morsel? keep an eye on it!
Allamanda Williamsii Grown in Bush Form. against P. J. Lynch of that burgh the other day I tackled him on the point. But he is a wary bird and I had to use diplomacy to get what I wanted. I think you can put it down as a sure thing that there's a big stock of the Baby in West Grove, although P. J. didn't tell me that in so many words. But in regard to the merit of the Baby he was quite outspoken. " George, mark my words; inside of three years the Baby Rambler will be the sensation of the horticultural world, j u s t think of it ; an exact replica of the Crimson Rambler, only a bit larger and brighter flowers and only a foot high. What a gem for edgings, what a subject for the window garden and conservatory, what a beauty for the summer rose bed, what a magnificent thing for a dozen purposes! W h y , they talk about Crimson Rambler and the millions that have been sold of it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; this is destined to be entirely
These beautiful free-flowering stove plants, mostly natives of South America, are generally found in most places trained as roof climbers. But they also make elegant bush specimens if treated in a different way. The accompanying picture shows three of six plants exhibited at the Newport summer show two years ago. These specimens were nearly five feet in diameter and covered with an abundance of expanded blossoms. Allamandas are of easy culture, but a few remarks here may be interesting to some of the younger element. Plants this size can be obtained in two years from rooted cuttings if they are struck the latter part of February or early in March (which they can easily be, by pruning back any old plants to four or five eyes) and started in a stove temperature, keeping the plants well up to the light and syringing them several times daily to soften the wood and make them break. When the young growths have obtained the length of four or five inches, take them
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off close to the old wood and insert them in a propagating case with bottom heat, and in about two weeks they will be ready for potting into small pots. From this time throughout the entire summer they should be encouraged to grow as much as possible, potting them on as they require it, and stopping them occasionally when they have made five or six inches of growth. They require no shade even in the hottest part of the summer. See that they are syringed at least twice a day and do not suffer for want of water at any time during the growing season. Toward the end of September gradually withhold water, letting them sometimes flag for the want of it, which will check further growth, and treat in this way till about the end of October, allowing the soil to become a little drier each time before water is given, so as to ripen the leaves which will soon turn yellow and fall off. The plants can now be placed in a cooler temperature of about 6o°. L a y the pots on their sides and away from the hot pipes, giving them a little water once in two or three weeks to prevent the wood from shrivelling. About the middle of February prune them back hard to four or five eyes, turn them out of their pots, and reduce the ball, leaving a reasonable quantity of soil attached to the roots, which if very dry should be soaked in tepid water ten or fifteen minutes, seeing that the ball is well saturated, draining the same when taken from the water for an hour or so. They can then
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be potted into the same size pots they were taken from, or smaller if necessary, using good fibrous loam with a small quantity of sand and about one-sixth part of well-rotted manure, potting them good and firm. Return them to the stove, keeping them well up to the light and syringing them three or four times a day to soften the old wood and make them break. When they have nicely filled these pots with roots, they can be shifted into their flowering pots the size of which can be determined according to the size specimens required, which m a y be from ten to eighteen inches in diameter. T a k e care to see the pots are well crocked, as they will require an abundance of water and liquid manure twice weekly throughout the growing season, using the soil more lumpy at this potting. When the new growths are about four inches long, take out the points which will induce them to break from the lower eyes; when they have obtained a similar length again take out the points of each of them, and continue this at least till the middle of the summer if large specimens are wanted, or the pinching can be withheld at any time according to size plants required, and the time they are wanted in bloom, which will be in about three or four weeks from the last pinching. When they have done flowering they should be ripened up gradually and wintered as before advised.
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Although early in the field with horticultural periodicals that commanded attention at home and abroad, Boston, the recognized horticultural center of this continent, has now been for many years unrepresented b y any local publication devoted to the " a r t that doth mend nature " Y e t in the country adjacent to the New England metropolis are found the best cultivators; better products are shown on the exhibition tables and in the markets than can be seen elsewhere and consequently the highest class of cultural information is here conspicuously available. I t is reasonable to assume that a weekly paper published among the people who support the most prosperous horticultural society in the world, devoted to the interests of all branches of the profession, should live and prosper. Local pride should insure for it loyal support from the territory which it directly represents, and the store of expert knowledge from which it is privileged to draw, should secure for it a solid footing in every community where an aspiring gardener or florist is to be found. The craft everywhere are invited to make HORTICULTURE their medium for interchange of thought and experience. Its columns will be always open to their use in any w a y that will contribute to their intellectual or material advancement or dignify their calling. A plant grower of high repute on being asked one day recently, to tell the secret of a lot of remarkably fine cyclamens which he, with due pride, was showing to some visitors, replied, " E t e r n a l vigilance is the price of anything worth having." He then went on to tell how, for a number of years he had watched and studied his cyclamens, noting carefully the slightest mark of individual superiority or advancement on any line and b y diligently following up a systematic plan of selection and seed-saving from his own and other high-grade stocks had brought his strain up and up, gaining a little every season until now its supremacy was unmistakable. The burden of our friends' little talk was that, while it is true that some of our finest floral treasures have come to us without any specially directed effort,
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yet the greater part of what we now prize as garden flowers attest, in their perfection of to-day, many years of assiduous devotion and toil on the part of some one or several enthusiasts. Many of our popular flowers and, undoubtedly, many that have thus far no marked prominence, await only the attention of some zealous worker who, with clear insight and well-directed effort on specific lines, will yet evolve from them a progeny having a value hitherto unknown. The grower quoted from had been aiming especially for early flowering qualities and a habit of holding the blooms well toward the center of the plant rather than for eccentric attributes of form or color, and it was on these valuable qualities that he had made his best advancement. Whether it be in one or the other of the many species raised annually from seed by the plant growers, full recognition awaits anything that is a practical improvement over what we have previously known. Thus far most of the successful work in this direction has been done abroad, but there are gratifying indications that American specialists are now coming to the front, to whom we may reasonably look for distinguished services in the near future.
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The paper by H. H. Groff of Simcoe, Ont., on "Breeding from ' T a m e ' versus ' W i l d ' species," which was presented at the Plant and Animal Breeders' Convention in St. Louis, December, 1903, has had such a wide circulation and attracted so much attention in England and the United States that a second edition of the printed copy has been issued. Since the circulation of the first edition, Mr. Groff's claims for the great advantages to be gained by breeding from domestic specific types has been supported by Prof. Hugo de Vries in his lecture at St. Louis in September of 1904. Prof. de Vries' conclusions were reached after an exhaustive series of experiments conducted for the purpose of proving that domestic species could be produced within a comparatively limited period of operation. Breeding from select mothers, with domestic specific types as sires is the line on which Mr. Groff claims to have made his greatest advancement, and his is the honor of having been the first to call attention publicly to the theories of which the correctness has now again been verified. OUR
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Mr. Jones' friendliness to horticulture was well shown when, a few years ago, he established an ample fund under the direction of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, the income of which is to be devoted annually to premiums for the exhibition of the varieties of chrysanthemums originated by the late Henry A. Gane. He was a guest at the recent banquet to the Chrysanthemum Society of America at Boston, where his genial company and entertaining address gave much pleasure to the participants.
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DECEMBER 3,
1904
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Chrysanthemums our S p e c i a l t y D o not fail to procure O U R F I V E SUPERB A m e r i c a n Bred Novelties F I D E L I T Y — P u r e white. B R I G H T H U R S T — S o f t rose. P I N K Q U E E N — A future early pink. O K O L O N A — W h i t e , pink center. K I N K O R A — L i g h t mauve. In a d d i t i o n t o a b o v e w e offer a l l t h e O T H E R A M E R I C A N N O V E L T I E S and B E S T IMPORTATIONS. A s to T h i s Y e a r ' s Introductions and S t a n dard V a r i e t i e s , w e h a v e a l l t h a t are w o r t h growing. T R Y US.
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Our New Begonia Rex, the Seven S i s t e r s GENESEE, ARENAC, HURON, E M M E T , D E L T A , B A R A G A and CLARE. T h e s e w i l l be in f u t u r e c o l l e c t i o n s . I l l u s t r a t e d a n d d e s c r i b e d in our c a t a l o g u e for 1905.
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S N O W Q U E E N — T h e best single white. Valuable A s s i s t a n c e to Successful O R O S A — T h e double Mrs. E . G. Culture Hill. B o t h decided improvements. SMITH'S CHRYSANTHEMUM A l s o l a r g e s t o c k of s t a n d a r d v a r i e t i e s , o u t M A N U A L treats all phases in dedoor p r o p a g a t i o n , r e a d y for i m m e d i a t e d e tail. Only 25 cents, postpaid. livery. W R I T E US. OUR I L L U S T R A T E D TRADE CATALOGUE W I L L BE MAILED
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NATHAN SMITH & SON What Y e Neighbors Say " The love of praise, ho-we'er concealed by art, Reigns more or less, and glows in every heart."
I t h i n k there is r o o m for a good p a p e r devoted to Horticulture and not to gossip. — J. M. K . Y o u r personality, t o g e t h e r w i t h y o u r w e l l - k n o w n a b i l i t y , is b o u n d t o m a k e y o u r v e n t u r e a successful one. — A . M. I a m v e r y m u c h interested in t h e p u b l i c a t i o n , a n d w i s h y o u t h e greatest success a n d prosperity in y o u r undert a k i n g , as I feel t h a t y o u , f r o m y o u r w i d e experience, will m a k e this a p a p e r t o b e s o u g h t a n d r e a d b y those interested in H o r t i c u l t u r e . — M. H . W . I a m g l a d t o see y o u a t t h e h e a d of this n e w v e n t u r e , a n d feel sure t h a t there is n o one i n t h e c o u n t r y b e t t e r able t o m a k e such an enterprise a success f r o m t h e s t a r t . Y o u h a v e m y v e r y b e s t wishes for t h e success of t h e enterprise. — J. S. V . W h i l e it m a y seem t h a t t h e g r o u n d is a l r e a d y well c o v e r e d w i t h t h e t h r e e present t r a d e papers, I still believe t h a t there is a m p l e r o o m a n d good prospects for a well edited, p r a c t i c a l paper. T h a t y o u m a y h a v e t h e b e s t of success in this n e w enterprise is t h e sincere w i s h of S. R . U n d e r y o u r able m a n a g e m e n t I a m sure t h a t success will c r o w n y o u r efforts a n d t h a t t h e j o u r n a l will b e c o m e a p o t e n t f a c t o r in t h e trade. Y o u m a y t a k e m y order for an ad. for one y e a r f r o m d a t e of first issue, a n d w h e n t h e y e a r t e r m i n a t e s , c o n t i n u e i t for second, t h i r d a n d other y e a r s . — S,
T h e first n u m b e r of Suburban Country Lije c o m e s t o us f u l l of t h e a r o m a of t h e woods, t h e thrill of c o u n t r y air a n d all t h e h e a l t h y inspiration t h a t springs f r o m t h e l o v e of b e a u t i f u l h o m e s a n d r u r a l surroundings. I t is s u p e r b l y ill u s t r a t e d a n d in all its f e a t u r e s are f o u n d the fulfillment of t h e promise of its publishers t o p r o v i d e a high-grade m a g a z i n e for t h e p o p u l a r price of t e n cents. Suburban Country Life is t h e o u t g r o w t h of The Suburban, a n d is p u b lished m o n t h l y b y t h e Colonial Press, Boston
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ADRIAN, MICH. After Y e Adjournment "De-lighted." T h e l a u n c h i n g seems t o h a v e been a success. D o n ' t f o r g e t E l l i o t t ' s p l a n t sale, N e w Y o r k , T u e s d a y , D e c e m b e r 6. C h r y s a n t h e m u m s h o w s all over : the h o l i d a y s n e x t c l a i m our a t t e n t i o n . R e s u l t s of t h e season's tests of T h o r b u r n ' s sensational n e w p o t a t o , N o r o t o n B e a u t y , indicate t h a t this will p r o v e t o b e j u s t w h a t its introducers claim for it, ' ' t h e best all-round p o t a t o in existence. ' ' T h e highest authorities on p o t a t o e s agree in p r o n o u n c i n g it the earliest and m o s t p r o d u c t i v e v a r i e t y ever produced. O u r fastidious c o n t e m p o r a r y , J o b — he of t h e v a r i a b l e i d e n t i t y — h a s discovered a r e m a r k a b l e propensity f o r " k i c k i n g " on t h e p a r t of t h e Canadian brethren, a n d t a k e s occasion in the latest issue of the Florists' Exchange to offer t h e m some sound a d v i c e (applicable t o some others besides Canadians) on t h e evil t h e " k i c k e r s " do a n d the dangers of t h e bickering h a b i t . Christian Moeckel, F i t c h b u r g , Mass., w h o h a s b r o u g h t suit against the C. A . Cross C o m p a n y t o recover for glass broken a t t h e gasoline explosion a t the c o m p a n y ' s t a n k s in March last, has h a d t h e case entered in the superior court n o w in session here. H e claims $3000 damages.
Should reach us by Monday, December 5, if possible, or Tuesday, December 6, at latest
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DECEMBER 3, 1904
Pompon Chrysanthemum
23
"Baby"
Plantsmen's Topics C h r y s a n t h e m u m s are n o w nearly all relegated t o the rubbish pile, e x c e p t favored varieties selected for another season's trial. Some f e w varieties h a v e h a d honors showered u p o n t h e m , particularly the newer varieties, introductions of 1Q03, b u t m a n y alas! h a v e m a d e their final appearance, for no o t h e r reason t h a n failure t o reach the required abnormal size on the exhibition table. T h i s should n o t b e so, for m a n y beautiful varieties look their best w h e n grown ten or fifteen blooms t o a plant, and w h y d o n o t our schedules call for such plants, n a t u r a l l y grown, not c o v ered w i t h a net-work of t y i n g m a t e r i a l , b u t growing gracefully as nature w o u l d have them. T h e flat-board s y s t e m is a t h i n g of t h e past a n d in the near f u t u r e t h e educ a t e d public t a s t e will d e m a n d plants grown n a t u r a l l y , w i t h o u t a suggestion of f o r m a l i t y , b u t in their o w n artistic arrangement of b u d and bloom. I recall a f e w such plants this season, w h i c h certainly were a pleasure t o look upon, a n d g a v e more satisfaction t h a n a house full of exhibition blooms, w i t h all their a t t e n d a n t l e n g t h of stem and w e a l t h of foliage, a ladder b e i n g required w h e n e v e r a visit t o the blooms w a s contemplated, a n d wherever chrysa n t h e m u m s are grown for pleasure it certainly seems t o m e the b u s h plants t o w h i c h I h a v e referred are b y f a r the m o s t desirable. Size of bloom should n o t be t h e only standard for j u d g i n g the merits of a c h r y s a n t h e m u m for general purposes; form, color, and attractiveness are the qualities w h i c h appeal t o the public, a n d more w o u l d be encouraged t o m a k e a n a t t e m p t t o grow a f e w plants if size alone were n o t the predominating requisite for exhibition purposes.
Begonia Vesuvius O u r illustration of this d a i n t y little c h r y s a n t h e m u m will give some idea of how it appears grown in a n eight-inch p a n for commercial purposes. The color is a clear rich yellow, m a k i n g an excellent contrast, and s t a n d i n g well a b o v e the d a r k green foliage. Each blossom is of the m o s t refined a n d per-
feet form a n d the h a b i t of the p l a n t is excellent. Craigs of Philadelphia, h a d a ioo-foot house of it for the T h a n k s g i v i n g trade this season, and sold it all out in a w e e k . I n addition t o its usefulness as a p o t p l a n t , it is also excellent for b u n c h i n g as a c u t flower.
Aphelandra aurantiaca W e h a v e some self-sown seedlings of this b r i g h t flowering, hothouse or w h a t E u r o p e a n gardeners w o u l d call " s t o v e p l a n t , " in bloom a t t h e present time. These plants were f o u n d early last June near w h e r e the old p l a n t s bloomed a y e a r or so ago. T h e second seed l e a v e s are still i n t a c t , and there are t w e l v e t o fourteen leaves of all k i n d s on e a c h plant, and the t o t a l height f r o m t h e t i p of t h e flower b u d s t o t h e soil is less t h a n six inches, m a k i n g t h e m dwarf a n d v e r y a t t r a c t i v e plants. T h e flower b u d s on first s h o w i n g color are lemon yellow, gradually becoming deeper, until w h e n f u l l y exp a n d e d t h e y are brilliant scarlet, w h i c h is a color v e r y h i g h l y appreciated a t this season of the y e a r w h e n all n a t u r e outdoors is sombre a n d sere. A n o t h e r b a t c h of seedlings were dibbled in p a n s in light rich soil a f e w d a y s ago, that were found in the same way
and are also t h e result of self-sown seeds. T h e p l a n t s f r o m w h i c h these seeds fell were in bloom last M a y . S t r a n g e as it m a y seem, the seed fell upon ' s t o n y g r o u n d ' as it were — a m o n g pebbles w i t h n o soil only w h a t perchance w a s w a s h e d f r o m the p o t s w h e n being w a t e r e d , w h i c h goes t o show t h a t as a rule, a n abundance of w a t e r m u s t be g i v e n w h e n starting seeds. Of t h e dozen and a half p l a n t s w e h a v e here, all are showing flower b u d s in various stages. Some are only b a r e l y visible, while t w o p l a n t s are n o w in bloom. F r o m present indications it looks as t h o u g h some w o u l d b e j u s t right for the holidays, a n d w h a t more brilliant a n d appropriate centrepiece for a Christmas dinner table could be imagined t h a n half a dozen such p l a n t s in a ten-inch p a n ? EDWIN
LONSDALE,
T h e proper n a m e of the a b o v e p l a n t is perhaps B . V e s u v é , b u t of this w e are a n x i o u s t o be certain. Perhaps some reader m a y b e able t o supply t h e desired information, for this plant has a f u t u r e b o t h for outdoor b e d d i n g in summer and p o t culture in winter. I n our opinion it r a n k s n e x t t o the f a m o u s Lorraine B e g o n i a of Lemoine in value, b e i n g a perpetual bloomer of the semperflorens t y p e , v e r y easily propa g a t e d f r o m cuttings a t a n y season. T h e clusters of flowers are a bright coral red, the foliage t a k i n g on a bronze tint in summer b y exposure to the sun. F o r dinner-table decoration the flowers a n d buds, w h e n used w i t h asparagus Sprengerii, produce a charming color effect, v e r y light, graceful a n d pleasing. I t is our impression t h a t w e h a v e t o t h a n k M. L e m o i n e also, for this begonia. E . O. O R P E T . A l l indications point t o a continued a n d p r o b a b l y increasing p o p u l a r i t y for jardinieres a n d baskets of m i x e d plants for the Christmas holidays. B r i g h t foliaged dracœna terminalis, coral berried ardisias and E u p h o r b i a Jacquinasflora w i t h its racemes of orange-vermilion flowers, in f a c t , a n y t h i n g bright in flower, fruit, or foliage will find Ά readymarket.
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DECEMBER 3, 1904
Notice to the Trade! The H A E R E N S
C O M P A N Y of S O M E R G E M (Belgium)
combining the Firms of the two modern and extensive Nurseries of Messrs. John B. Haerens & Henri Wille, besides the firm of Mr. Henri Haerens, both located at Somergem (near Ghent) Belgium, have disconnected their interests with the firm of Messrs. H a e r e n s Bros.
T h e latter name will be discon-
tinued b y mutual consent after January, 1905. THE
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MR. A U G . R H O T E R T , 20 Barclay Street, New YorK will act as their S O L E R E P R E S E N T A T I V E POR T H E UNITED S T A T E S A N D C A N A D A . T h e requirements of the A m e r i c a n T r a d e have been carefully studied by a M e m b e r of the H a e r e n s C o m p a n y during several extended visits to the U n i t e d States and to the leading Florist E s t a b l i s h m e n t s . O u r Nurseries (being located on land especially adapted f o r the culture of Azalea Indica), are p r o d u c i n g in large quantities an unsurpassed quality of all the approved best commercial varieties. A large r a n g e of modern Greenhouses enables us to supply P a l m s , Araucarias and other H o t h o u s e P l a n t s of selected quality in all commercial sizes and important quantities.
OUTDOOR Lilley & Chinberg have sold half interest in their nursery at Hankinson, N. D., and the name will be changed to Hankinson Nursery Company. John P. Brown, the hustling secretary-treasurer of the International Society of Arboriculture, has just returned from Pensacola, Fla., Selma, Ala., and New Orleans, La., where he has been inspecting the great railway plantations of Catalpa which he found eminently satisfactory. Catalpa speciosa has made a wonderful growth throughout the South. The town of Reading, Mass., has adopted a definite plan for fighting the brown tail moth. The town is to be divided into 44 districts, with a chief for each district. J. Woodward Manning is chairman of the general committee. Children will be employed in the work of gathering the nests at a price of five cents per hundred nests, the work to be confined to town limits and to be under the supervision of the district chiefs. In removing a nest recently from one of the large elms in Cambridge, Mass., a large piece of the trunk was accidentally broken off, disclosing along every portion of the decayed inner surface specimens of the development of the gypsy moth from the egg state to the fullgrown moth. There were millions of eggs, winged moth specimens, shells of moths, and moths in their winter state. It is the intention of the commissioners to preserve the specimens as an exhibit of the real need of an appropriation b y the city to protect the city shade trees from this pest.
About
Hedges
In seeking a good hedge plant to take the place of the handsome but uncertain California privet, many owners of gardens in the New England States have selected Berberís Thumbergii and already fine hedges of this beautiful subject are frequently seen. One of the
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earliest of the garden shrubs t o put forth its buds and leaves in the spring, it is from first to last an object of great beauty and especially so in the fall after shedding its glowing orange and scarlet foliage and during the winter, when it becomes a veritable fountain of bright coral fruit. Ligustrum Ibota is coming into favor also with those who are partial to privet hedges, its reliable hardiness being regarded as a partial compensation for its lack of the brilliancy and gloss of foliage characteristic of ovalifolium. When in flower it is also extremely handsome, but it sheds its foliage comparatively early in the fall, and thenceforth until spring it has no special attraction.
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" In man this blunder still you find, All thittk their little set mankind HANNAH
MOORE.
Miss Alice Eastwood, of the Academy of Science of San Francisco, one of the leading botanists of California, is to name and classify the trees and shrubbery in Capitol Park. Miss Eastwood is doing this work for the benefit of the tourists and residents of this city who are interested in botanical work, and receives no compensation for her trouble. " A s I classify the trees, I will put a temporary tag on them, which will tell the common name, botanical name, and the country of which the tree is native. The temporary tag will be replaced in a few days b y a label similar to the labels used in the United States Botanical Garden. When I complete the work I will make a map showing the location of all the trees. — Sacramento Bee, Oct. 31, 1904. SACRAMENTO,
CAL.
SoMERViLLE, N . J.
O n h i s g r e a t es-
tate near this village, Mr. James B. Duke, the tobacco king, is working night and day at the head of a force of three hundred and fifty men. The splendid estate of 1,700 acres is to have an addition of 700 or 800 acres, which
CRAFT will make it almost as large as Central Park. It is b y far the largest private estate owned b y any bachelor in this country. His conservatories are second only to those of the botanical gardens in the Bronx. One fountain alone represents an outlay of $200,000. The bronze statuary on the grounds cost $250,000. .Single clumps of shrubbery brought from distant parts of the world cost thousands of dollars. One can travel fifteen miles over the farm without traversing the same road twice. The entire grounds are open to the public so long as the visitors obey the rules, which are simple and few. They are to " K e e p off the grass," " D o not destroy shrubs and flowers," " D o not deface the statuary," " D o not fish in the lakes," and " G u n s and firearms not permitted." There are no closed gates, no fences. The public may come and go and enjoy the beauty of the place almost as freely as the owner himself. In spite of this liberality Mr. Duke has been greatly bothered b y vandals and reckless persons. The entire management of the estate falls upon the shoulders of one young girl. Her name is Miss Margaret Smith. If the coachman wants a new whip or the cook a new dishpan, they must go to Miss Smith for them. Upon her weekly expense account are expenditures of $1,200 a day, or more than $10,000 a week. For these payments she gives her personal check, rendering account only to Mr. Duke. She hires and discharges the help. She supervises the directions for house parties and, in fact, superintends every detail of work upon the estate; she is, withal, a charming person. — The World Magazine, Oct. 30, 1904. The Liberty Bell, en route from St. Louis to Philadelphia, had a glorious reception in Indianapolis, the car being decorated b y a committee representing the State Florists' Association and the route through the city being covered with flowers by the school children. These festivities, together with the elaborate banquet tendered to the Philadelphia Committee, used up large quantities of flowers.
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DECEMBER 3, 1904
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Park Encroachments Mr. George A . P a r k e r , vice-president of t h e P a r k D e p a r t m e n t of t h e A m e r i c a n Civic Association, is sending out t h e f o l l o w i n g " c h a s e r for i n f o r m a t i o n . " Inquiries h a v e been received a s k i n g f o r i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e encroachm e n t on p a r k s or public grounds, either b y selling for p r i v a t e use or b y the location of buildings, public or semi-public, w h i c h w e r e n o t in k e e p i n g w i t h t h e purposes of t h e p a r k . One inquirer writes : " I a m fighting a building encroachm e n t on our principal public p a r k . W i l l y o u do m e the f a v o r of sending m e a n y printed m a t t e r of i n f o r m a t i o n or references c o n v e n i e n t l y a v a i l a b l e in regard t o t h e fights other cities h a v e passed t h r o u g h to preserve the integr i t y of their parks. I w a n t to be able to m a k e specific quotations, a n d n o t confine myself to generalities. I a m going t o h a v e a b i g fight, a n d I w a n t as m a n y authorities as I c a n g e t . " In a n o t h e r c i t y some citizens are discussing the proposition of selling their public p a r k t o p a y t h e m u n i c i p a l b o n d s due t w o y e a r s hence, a n d are a b o u t t o circulate a petition to the n e x t legislat u r e for a u t h o r i t y to do so. W i l l n o t all w h o receive this send in such printed m a t t e r as t h e y m a y h a v e , or w r i t e o u t an a c c o u n t of his k n o w l edge regarding e n c r o a c h m e n t s on p a r k s , w h e t h e r successful or n o t ? Please consider it in this w a y : If this w a s y o u r p a r k that was threatened, would y o u n o t b e v e r y desirous of o b t a i n i n g such i n f o r m a t i o n as w o u l d help y o u t o defend it? If so, t h e n m a k e t h e effort t o
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send t h e i n f o r m a t i o n t o those w h o are fighting t o save their p a r k . T h e inf o r m a t i o n received t o be compiled a n d sent out as a bulletin f r o m this office. T h i s request will go t o e v e r y c i t y i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s of m o r e t h a n 10,000 p o p ulation. If all report w h a t t h e y k n o w regarding t h e subject, t h e result will b e a m o s t v a l u a b l e bulletin. If n o enc r o a c h m e n t has been a t t e m p t e d on t h e p a r k s of y o u r c i t y , please w r i t e a n d s a y none h a s been m a d e . T h e record of cities where n o a t t e m p t h a s been m a d e is of i m p o r t a n c e in c o n s i d e r a t i o n of t h e question. Address reply to G. A . P a r k e r , P . O . B o x 397, H a r t f o r d , C o n n .
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See t h a t poinsettias do n o t become p o t - b o u n d . T h e y require liberal feeding, especially w h e n c r o w d e d into p a n s or in small pots, a n d if t h e y do n o t get i t are liable t o shed their foliage. The man who is too busy to take time to think over his advertising generally has time later on. — White's Sayings, (Rusty Mike's Diary).
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News of the Clubs and Societies A spring show t o t a k e place before E a s t e r is being t a l k e d of b y the B u f f a l o Florists' Club, a n d t h e prize schedule will soon b e out. T h e Gardeners' & Florists C l u b of B o s t o n will h a v e a field d a y a t S o u t h F r a m i n g h a m , Mass., on S a t u r d a y , December 17, visiting several of t h e growers in t h a t section. T h e Louisville, K y . , Florists Society will hold its m o n t h l y m e e t i n g T u e s d a y evening, D e c e m b e r 6, p r o b a b l y a t F . W a l k e r & Co.'s store. A n n u a l election of officers will t a k e place a t this meeting. T h e Massachusetts Horticultural Soc i e t y h a s a w a r d e d first prize for school gardens for 1904 t o t h e F a i r h a v e n School, F a i r h a v e n , and second prize t o the G r o t o n children's gardens, Groton, Ivi 3, s s ~~~ T h e U t i c a (N. Y . ) Florists Club has a membership of s i x t y - t w o , d r a w n f r o m as f a r east as Canajoharie, thirty-five miles, Syracuse, fifty miles w e s t a n d N o r w i c h , t w e n t y - f i v e miles south. It is a prosperous and useful organization. T h e Massachusetts Horticultural Soc i e t y has m a d e a proposition t o the managers of the B o s t o n F l o w e r M a r k e t looking t o a n arrangement for holding the annual Market carnation exhibition in cooperation w i t h t h e Society a t Horticultural Hall. T h e Cincinnati Florist Society holds its exhibitions in t h e club rooms a t t h e J a b e z Elliott F l o w e r Market. These shows h a v e a l w a y s been eminently successful, bringing n e w varieties of flowers before the public as well as the c r a f t , thereby e d u c a t i n g the flower lovers a n d directly helping the trade. T h e annual exhibition of children's herbariums a t Horticultural Hall, Boston, took place on F r i d a y and S a t u r d a y , N o v e m b e r 23 a n d 26. I t w a s , like its predecessors, a comprehensive display of N e w E n g l a n d flora, preserved and m o u n t e d in a m a n n e r indicating painst a k i n g care a n d l o v e for the s t u d y on the p a r t of these enthusiastic y o u n g botanists. T h e annual exhibit of the S t a t e Floral Association of I n d i a n a w a s held Nov e m b e r 1 5 t h a t Indianapolis, in the agricultural rooms at the S t a t e House. N o admission fee w a s charged a n d hundreds of people admired a fine display of the new and leading varieties of roses, carnations a n d c h r y s a n t h e m u m s . L o c a l florists, as well as florists over the state, m a d e exhibits a n d the whole affair reflected great credit on all those interested. T h e first annual exhibition of the rec e n t l y organized N e w L o n d o n a n d G r o t o n Horticultural Society w a s held a t N e w L o n d o n , Conn., on N o v e m b e r 21 a n d 22. President T h o m a s W . H e a d , gardener for Morton F . P l a n t , w a s a large exhibitor, w i t h handsome decorative p l a n t s a n d c u t bloom. W. A . Manda, L a g e r & Hurrell, Julius Roehrs, C o t t a g e Gardens, Cohanzie Carn a t i o n Co., a n d t h e estate of G. Geduldig were a m o n g the notable commercial establishments represented b y fine disp l a y s of their specialties. The fourteenth annual meeting of the
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A m e r i c a n Carnation Society will be held in the A u d i t o r i u m Hotel, Chicago, 111., J a n u a r y 28th and 29th, 1905. T h e exhibition will be held in the same place, and the hall is almost ideal for exhibition purposes, h a v i n g a mosaic floor a n d good ventilation, so t h a t it can be k e p t cool and d a m p . T h e schedule of rules a n d prizes is r e a d y and copies m a y be h a d on application t o secretary A . M. Herr, L a n c a s ter, P a . T h e rules and regulations as given are preceded b y the following pertinent announcement : " R e a d these R u l e s ; t h e y are import a n t a n d will b e followed t o the letter." A word t o the wise should be sufficient and there is n o need for a n y exhibitor t o be disqualified. Papers will be read b y Prof. Hasselbring on " C a r n a t i o n Diseases," George Wienholber on " C a r n a t i o n s f r o m a Retailer's Point of V i e w , " Fred. L e m o n on " E x h i b i t i o n Carnations,' and C. L . W a s h b u r n on " C u t t i n g , P a c k i n g and Shipping Carnations for L o n g and Short Distance S h i p m e n t s . " A special r a t e of one a n d one-third fare has been conceded b y the railroads for those a t t e n d i n g this meeting.
Botanical Society of Pennsylvania Dr. H . S. Conard of the U n i v e r s i t y of P e n n s y l v a n i a will be the lecturer at the regular m e e t i n g of t h e Pennsylv a n i a B o t a n i c a l Society, December 16. H i s s u b j e c t will be " T h e B a r k of a T r e e . " T h e lecture will t a k e place in the Harrison L e c t u r e R o o m of the Univ e r s i t y of P e n n s y l v a n i a a t 3 P.M. T i c k e t s of admission c a n be procured b y w r i t i n g t o Professor Macfarlane. D u r i n g 1905 the following lectures h a v e been arranged for. J a n . 14, " T h e Chemistry of the T r e e , " Dr. Henry Leffmann. Jan. 25, " T h e Distribution of Americ a n T r e e s , " D r . S. C. Schmucker. F e b . i l , " T h e E v e r g r e e n s , " Oglesby Paul. F e b . 25, " T h e Care of T r e e s , " A l f r e d S. Haines. March 1 1 , " A Sugar C a m p , " Prof. M. G. B r u m b a u g h . March 25, " T h e Trees in W i n t e r , " Miss Marion Mackenzie. A p r i l 15, " T h e F o l k L o r e of T r e e s , " Prof. A . W . Miller. D u r i n g the seven years of its existence these lecture or class meetings on Satu r d a y afternoons, alternating w i t h the general meetings on the first and third F r i d a y s of the m o n t h , h a v e p r o v e n a v a l u a b l e feature of the s o c i e t y s w o r k and h a v e m e t a real need in the educational life of t h e c o m m u n i t y . Combined w i t h the excursions w h i c h are held during the summer months, these meetings h a v e u n d o u b t e d l y been of great v a l u e in fostering and developing a widespread interest in b o t a n i c a l s t u d y . G.
C.
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One of the m o s t enterprising firms in the W e s t is the B u t t e (Montana) Floral Co. L a s t s u m m e r t h e y b o u g h t out the old established firm of L a w Bros, and A l . Wilhelm, w h o has been for a number of years, head decorator and salesm a n for the B u t t e Floral Co., is n o w m a n a g e r of b o t h stores, where the disp l a y s of roses a n d c h r y s a n t h e m u m s this fall are said to be the finest ever seen in B u t t e . J. Seitz, formerly w i t h L a w Bros., is turning out the best chrysant h e m u m s Montana h a s seen a n d R . Miller, a rose grower recently f r o m the East, is e q u a l l y successful with his specialty.
The
Fall Exhibitions of 1904
T h e story of the shows in detail has already been told t o all those interested in t h e m locally or generally, and it only remains now t o sum u p in a few words the result collectively. I t w o u l d appear t h a t the number of N o v e m b e r exhibitions w a s larger than ever before a n d the attendance upon them seems t o h a v e been satisfactory in the m a j o r i t y of cases. T h e increase in n u m b e r of shows given through priv a t e enterprise has been especially large, a n d it is t o be noted t h a t not infreq u e n t l y the local florist club has been called into requisition t o assist in m a k i n g the enterprise presentable. This is a reversal of the old m e t h o d where the club took all the responsibility and w a s not a l w a y s successful in enticing outside cooperation. T h e innovation is a good one f r o m the standpoint of the flower dealer, as it helps his business, stimulates the public interest in flowers, and, a t the same time, relieves him of the risks of financing these affairs, a responsibility for w h i c h he is proverbially unfitted. T h e records show the usual number of new aspirants in the c h r y s a n t h e m u m arena, b u t the ground has been wellcontested b y the older favorites, and the evidences of advancement are not striking in a n y instance. It also appears t h a t varieties of foreign origin h a v e been winning most of the honors, although there are t w o American novelties, Adelia and Majestic, t h a t are spoken v e r y highly of, and a number of u n n a m e d seedlings of high promise. In roses several n e w varieties of A m e r i c a n origin h a v e been shown, and high honors h a v e been won, particularly b y E . G. Hill's Richmond, previously k n o w n as E t n a . L a Detroit k e p t u p t o its good record and Wellesley impressed all w h o saw it v e r y f a v o r a b l y . Carnation growers k e p t their specialty well in the foreground in e v e r y exhibition of a n y consequence. Fiancee, Vict o r y , R o b e r t Craig, R e d Lawson, Phyllis and several others merited and won great distinction. Other novelties t h a t attracted special notice were Begonia Turnford Hall, Geranium Telegraph, and, of course, those omnipresent and invincible ferns, Scottii and Piersonii elegantissima. A s t o the big shows, each and every one of t h e m w a s " t h e finest ever s t a g e d , " and far ahead of a n y t h i n g t o be seen elsewhere. Still, each had its individuality and pre-eminence in one feature or another. Boston w a s unapproachable, as always, on trained c h r y s a n t h e m u m p l a n t s ; t h e World's Fair Show brought out an unprecedented display of florists' roses; the American Institute display included magnificent orchid groups, and furnished a valuable object lesson in the great value of potted evergreens in securing artistic effects in arrangement. It is said t h a t the management of the Chicago show h a d t o turn a w a y intending exhibitors for lack of room and t h a t B u f f a l o suffered from the same cause as well as overcrowding b y visitors. Perhaps the most notable example of enterprise w a s the set of fifty magnificent blooms sent t o t h e Boston exhibition b y W . Wells & Co., f r o m E n g land. A n d m a n y of the blooms showed not a trace of their long journey.
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Christmas Greens The prospects for Christmas Greens are not over-bright this year. What few samples have already appeared on the market are not extra as to quality, and the prices are high. According to the latest reports from Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, holly is light colored and not well berried, and orders are being shipped about 50 per cent short. Lycopodium is fair as to quality, but is about 20 per cent higher in price as compared with last year. Mistletoe is fair quality and normal as to supply and price.
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Carnation Robert Craig as seen at J. lent. Recent trade visitors were J. A · D . Thompson Carnation Company, JoHaugh, Anderson, Fred Lemon, Richliet, 111., is superb. Blooms are now mond, Robert McKeand, Marion, W . 32 inches diameter on 30-inch stems. W . Coles, Kokomo, Peter Weiland, N e w Castle, W m . Humfeld, Muncie, T h e supply dealers are offering Ind., and L . L . May, St. Paul, Minn. wreaths of prepared ruscus foliage which a short distance away, closely imitate the fresh box-wood material. Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Market Judging from the quality of the As Reported Nov. 28, 1904. blooms coming to the N e w Y o r k wholeReceipts smaller and prices advanced salers thus far, the " Up-the-Hudson " with ending of chrysanthemums and violet growers have lost none of their colder weather. Rose market active, proficiency. receipts light and demand fair to good. Roses in the vicinity of N e w Y o r k Carnation receipts very light. Longihave suffered severely from thrips this florums scarce, callas in good demand. fall. The loss to growers from damViolet receipts larger than last week and aged buds, of American Beauty espeprices firmer. L i l y of the Valley sufficially, must have been very large. cient for all demands. The floral establishment of Michael Conroy at Fall River, Mass., was badly C h i c a g o W h o l e s a l e Prices per 100. damaged b y fire on November 25. Mr. Conroy estimates his loss at nearly $500. American Beauty, four ft. stem, $40; There was no insurance on the property. three ft., $25; 30 inch, $25; smaller The new greenhouses at Columbia sizes, $8 to $20. Tea roses, extra, $7 Gardens, Butte, Mont., are nearly comto $8; select, $5 to $6; seconds, $3 to pleted and Superintendent R . Siegel $4. Carnations, fancy, $5; select, $4; expects to be comfortably settled therein ordinary, $2.50 to $3.00. Callas, $12 b y December 15. The new conservato $16. Violets, double, $1 to $1.50; tory will be stocked with palms and single, $.60 to $1.00; Swanley white, $2 other show plants under the direction to $2.25. L i l y of the Valley, $3 to $4. of the assistant florist, Mr. Cocayne. Chrysanthemums, Eaton and late ChadIndianapolis, Ind., reports business wick, $25 to $33. Stevia, $3. Myoall t h r o u g h the fall as fairly a c t i v e and sotis, $2 to $4. Paper whites, $3 to now steadily improving. Social affairs, $4. Roman hyacinth?, $3 to $4. Asfunerals and other events that bring paragus, strings, $40 to $60.; sprays, business to local florists have been nu$2 to $3; Sprengerii, $2. Smilax merous, and the coming months promscarce at $10 to $16. ise large orders for fashionable teas, banquets and debutante parties. Violets, Orchids are C. W . McKellar's great carnations and roses are coming in specialty ; Vaughan & Sperry have a fine more freely and in improved q u a l i t y . grade of Princess of Wales violets ; Peter A m o n g the local growers now supplyReinberg is cutting Uncle John rose in ing high grade flowers are the Smith splendid fo'rm ; the old established Fuchs Y o u n g place, whose violets arefine;J Ë . establishment is for sale on account of A . Nelson, with roses and Chrysantheill-health of owner; Weiland & Risch mums above the average; John Hartje, are cutting Beauty, Liberty, Bride, with his new Moonlight carnation, and 'Maid and carnations of remarkable Baur & Smith, with several seedling quality; their trade has doubled since chrysanthemums and carnations of last year. George Wittbold Co. have a great promise. Lorraine Begonias at splendid stock of specimen palms and H . W . Rieman's, and general plant decorative plants. W i e t o r Bros, are stock at Bertermann Bros.', are exceljust in season with fine holiday stock.
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T h a n k s g i v i n g business in Boston w a s somewhat of a disappointment. Much material t h a t should h a v e been on the ledger b y W e d n e s d a y night w a s still in the wholesalers' ice boxes. Carnations were in m u c h larger s u p p l y t h a n anticipated and there w a s a large surplus of white ones left over. Second class carnations were i m m o v a b l e , bvit the percentage of these w a s n o t large, the q u a l i t y generally being excellent. Roses showed a disposition to l a g also. Chrysa n t h e m u m s were off quality. Their season is waning, y e t there h a v e been enough of t h e m on h a n d t o w e i g h t d o w n the m a r k e t . It is not considered t h a t T h a n k s g i v i n g business fell off a n y in volume this year, b u t the weather h a d been favorable for h e a v y production. Louisville, K y . , reports t h a t business conditions were particularly favorable all through the w e e k and T h a n k s g i v i n g D a y caused a good d e m a n d for flowers. C h r y s a n t h e m u m s sold v e r y well, and this is also true of carnations, especially the choice grades of w h i c h this m a r k e t had a fair b u t n o t a d e q u a t e q u a n t i t y . Violets were shy in supply, w i t h a good call. W i n d o w displays b y William W a l k e r , of High School colors, purple, gold and red, Mrs. C. B . T h o m p s o n of pink c h r y s a n t h e m u m s , N a n z & Meuner of m a m m o t h c h r y s a n t h e m u m s w i t h small red electric lights, a n d b y Mrs. Charles W . Reimers of c h r y s a n t h e m u m s a n d poinsettias, were all v e r y a t t r a c t i v e and appropriate. A l l the a b o v e named, also A . R . B a u m e r and J a c o b Schulz, did a fine business. Jacob Schulz, w h o has an unprecedehtedly fine lot of L o r raine begonias, found a brisk sale for them. T h a n k s g i v i n g business w a s the best ever experienced in Baltimore. All stock is reported short at present, w i t h the exception of carnations, of w h i c h there are j u s t a b o u t enough t o s u p p l y the demand. Roses are called for in excess of supply a n d violets are v e r y scarce. Prices t o dealers in h u n d r e d lots during T h a n k s g i v i n g w e e k were as follows: Roses, B e a u t y , e x t r a $35; Nos. ι , 2 and 3, $8 to $25; Bride and Bridesmaid, e x t r a $6 t o $8; Nos. 1, 2 a n d 3, $3 to $5 ; Perle, $3 to $5 ; Golden G a t e , $3 t o $8; I v o r y , $4 t o $8. Carnations, L a w s o n and Enchantress, $2 to $3 ; other s t a n d a r d varieties, $1.50 t o $2.50. Violets, single, $.60 t o $ 1 ; double, $.50 t o $.75. Lilies, $8 t o $10. Narcissus, $3. R o m a n H y a c i n t h s , $2 t o $3. A s p a r a g u s bunches, $25 t o $50; strings, $25 t o $50. S m i l a x , $ i 5 t o $25. A . W i e g a n d & Sons of Indianapolis, h a d quite a novel T h a n k s g i v i n g window. Nearly e v e r y product of the f a r m w a s represented. A liberal display of mosscovered rail fence, some n e a t l y constructed t u r k e y s of bronze, g a l a x and ponpom c h r y s a n t h e m u m s were used. T h e w i n d o w w a s illuminated b y a moon shining through a large tree constructed of imported beech sprays. Chicago reports h a v i n g e n j o y e d an ample T h a n k s g i v i n g s u p p l y and good demand, b u t more or less loss on lowgrade or stored flowers. Carnations were a b u n d a n t . Violets seemed t o resent a n y effort t o b o o m their v a l u e .
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Flower Market Reports Boston Wholesale Cut Flower Market
Report for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1904. T h e cutflower m a r k e t is quite strong, m u c h i m p r o v e m e n t over T h a n k s g i v i n g conditions being noticed. American B e a u t y roses are being received in greatly reduced quantities, violets clean u p finely e v e r y d a y a n d generally h e a l t h y conditions prevail in the carnation traffic, t h e only exception to the prevalent a c t i v i t y being w h i t e carnations w h i c h l a g considerably, owing t o t h e remnants of c h r y s a n t h e m u m crop w h i c h y e t remain. Boston Wholesale Prices
Wholesale prices t o dealers in hundred lots are quoted as follows: A m e r i c a n B e a u t y and E d g e l y , best, $25 t o $40; medium, $12 t o $20; low grades, $2 t o $6. Bride and Bridesmaid, best, $12; m e d i u m (best sellers), $6 t o $8; Culls, $1 t o $3. L i b e r t y , good d e m a n d for special, $12 t o $15, a n d common, $6 t o $8. Carnations, best,$3 t o $4; ordinary, $1 t o $2. V i o lets, $.75 to $1. C h r y s a n t h e m u m s , $6 to $12. L i l y of the V a l l e y , $3 t o $5. R o m a n H y a c i n t h s , $1.50 to $2. N a r cissi, $1 t o $2.50. Cypripediums, $12.50. C a t t l e y a s , $40 t o $50. Smilax, $8 t o $12. A d i a n t u m , $.75 t o $1. A s p a r a gus $35 t o $50. S u m m a r y of N e w York Wholesale Flower Market
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For week ending Monday P.M., Nov. 28. Roses and carnations h a v e been m e e t i n g w i t h a fairly good d e m a n d a n d the t e n d e n c y is t o w a r d strength in prices of teas, the better grades of w h i c h are in especial demand, especially in t h e case of Bridesmaid. B r i d e is steadier t h a n 'Maid in the No. 1 a n d 2 classes. Of A m e r i c a n B e a u t y there is an ample s u p p l y and the d e m a n d has been fair. T h e y h a v e , h o w e v e r , reached a figure t h a t cuts out the small dealers, e x c e p t w h e n a surplus compels a drop in figures a n d under these conditions, w i t h an increasing cut, the menace of a possible surplus h a u n t s the dealer constantly. T h e f a n c y a n d special grades of K i l l a r n e y are selling well. Violets are n o t selling nearly as freely as t h e y did previous t o T h a n k s g i v i n g D a y and prices are u n s t e a d y . There is an a b u n d a n t supply of them. In carnations the t e n d e n c y is towards an increase in q u a n t i t y . Smilax is v e r y plentiful. Chrsanthemums are h e a p e d u p on all sides and a n y offer b u y s them. Current Wholesale Cut Flower Prices in N e w York C i t y to Dealers, in 100 lots
For week ending Monday P.M., NOV. 28. Roses, B e a u t y , special, $30 t o $40; e x t r a a n d f a n c y , $15 t o $25; No. i , $10 t o $15; Nos. 2 a n d 3, $1 to $8; Bride and Bridesmaid, special, $12 t o $15; f a n c y , $6 t o $10; Nos. 1, 2 and 3, $2 t o $5. L i b e r t y , f a n c y and special, $12 t o $ 2 5 ; N o . ι , $6 t o $8; N0S.2 a n d 3, $2 t o
$4; Mrs. Morgan and Golden Gate, $2 to $10. Carnations, L a w s o n , $2 t o $4; Enchantress, $3 t o $6; general list, $1 t o $4. Violets, single, $1 t o $1.50; double in fifties, $.50 t o $1.25; specials in hundreds, $1 t o $1.75. Lilies, $8 t o $15. M y of the V a l l e y , $3, t o $4. R o m a n Hyacinths, $1 t o $2. Narcissus, $1 to $2. A d i a n t u m Croweanum, $1.25 t o $1.50; A d i a n t u m c u n e a t u m , $.50 t o $.75. Asparagus, bunches, $25 t o $35; strings, $25 t o $50. Smilax, $8 t o $12.
Business Changes and N e w Establishments W . L . K e n n e d y of K e n n e d y Bros., has opened a retail store a t 702 N . Frem o n t A v e n u e , Baltimore. E . L a w has opened a new flower store on B r o a d w a y , B u t t e , Mon. William Billingsly of Indianapolis has t a k e n R o b e r t Norwood into partnership. J. J. Casey has opened a fine n e w store, under the title of " T h e R o s a r y , " at Bromfield Street, Boston. T h e partnership b e t w e e n C. & F . D a v i s a t Denver, Colo., has been dissolved, F . D a v i s retiring f r o m the firm. John K e p n e r has opened a store at Harrisburg, Pa. R o b e r t N e w c o m b of Des Moines and W . E . K e m b l e of Oskaloosa h a v e b o u g h t out their partners' interests in the Morris-Blair Floral C o m p a n y of Des Moines, la. S i g m u n d Geller, dealer in florists' supplies, has m o v e d d o w n t o the ground floor a t 110 W . 28th Street, N e w Y o r k , and has n o w a v e r y convenient a n d commodious establishment. T h e old store, so long occupied b y R o b e r t V e i t c h & Son at 974 Chapel Street, N e w H a v e n , Conn., is being remodeLled and will be occupied b y Charles Munro. Ellis Bros., long established as a firm in K e e n e , N . H . , h a v e organized as a corporation under the l a w s of N e w Hampshire. T h e greenhouses of the T w i n C i t y Floral Co. a t B e n t o n H a r b o r , Mich., h a v e been sold and torn down. E d w i n D o v e has gone into business, w i t h one greenhouse, at N o r t h Leominster, Mass. Collins & Harrison C o m p a n y h a v e opened a store a t 164 Euclid A v e n u e , Cleveland, O. McKerr & Hawley, Canandaigua, N . Y . , h a v e dissolved partnership and Mr. M c K e r r will continue the business. J. J. B e n e k e has r e m o v e d f r o m t h e store he has occupied for m a n y y e a r s a t 1220 Olive Street, St. Louis, t o 1216 Olive Street. W . J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y . , is remodelling his d o w n t o w n store, and w h e n completed it will be a model in its line. J. B r e i t m e y e r ' s Sons of Detroit are preparing t o demolish their old buildings on Gratiot and Miami A v e n u e s and erect on the site a large business b l o c k , the ground floor t o be especially fitted u p for their own use as offices, show rooms and work rooms. T h e J o h n s o n - L u n d y Floral Co. h a v e opened a new store a t Pueblo, Colo. T h o m a s J. L e y den has opened a firstclass flower store at 117 W . W a t e r Street, Elmira, N. Y . C. E. S m i t h & Co., 121 N o r t h L i b e r t y Street, B a l t i m o r e , Md., h a v e remodelled their store a n d added a conservat o r y at the rear. J a m e s B u r k e h a s b o u g h t the greenhouses and business of J a m e s Mann, at Ipswich, Mass. T . W . H a r d e s t y and H o w a r d Oots of Cincinnati h a v e organized as the L e x i n g t o n Floral C o m p a n y and are opening a fine store in L e x i n g t o n , K y . S. W . Pike of A k r o n , O., has sold out his business and retired. M. Z. K e l l o g g has opened a n e w store at 447 E a s t W a t e r Street, Decatur, 111. T h o m a s G . Thrasher, A v o n , Mass., h a s filed a b a n k r u p t c y petition. He owes $2743.71. N o assets
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Carnations
Index to Advertisers Allen J. Κ 38 Allen Co.,Wm. S t u a r t . . 4 4 Baker W m . J 38 Barnard W . W . & C o . 4 2 Bayersdorfer H . & Co.36 Berger Bros 38 Boas W . J. & Co 38 Boddington Α . Τ 10 Bonnot Bros 38 Boston Florist Letter Co 28 Breitmeyer's J . S o n s . . 1 Brague L . Β 28 Budlong J . Η 28 Campbell Edw 27 Carpenter-Morton Co. 54 Central Floral Co 12 Chicago Carnation'Co. 48 Clucas & Boddington Co. 33,51 Cottage Gardens 49 Cowee A 32 Craig R . & Son 48 Dards Dexter Bros. Co Dingee Conard Co Dreer H . A
12 55 10 32
Ehret Fred Elliott W . & Sons Eisele C
28 3 27
Page M c M a n u s James . . . . 4 4 Magee Furnace Co. . . 5 4 Mangel 12 McCarthy N . F . & Co 9 McConnell Alex 12 McKeller Charles W . . 36 Micheli H . F . & C o . 32 Millang Charles 7 Millang Frank 46 Moninger J. C . C o . . . 54 Moore, Hentz & Nash 38 Montgomery Nurs. . . 5 Niessen Leo C o . . Palmer, W . J. & S o n . . Pennock Samuel S . . Peterson's N u r s e r y . . . Pierson A . N Person-Sefton C o Phila. Flower Market Ρ hila. Cut Flower Co. Pennock Bros
34 48 .41 30 48 55 28 35 35
Rainear C . T . & C o . . . 3 0 Rawson W . W 27 Raynor John 1 40 Reid Edward 38 Reinberg Peter 35 Reuter S. J 48 Rhotert August 24 Roehrs Julius 3 Rolker August & Son. . 3 2
Saltford G e o 38 Sander & Son 32 Schlegel & F ottler C o . . 35 Sharp, Partridge & Co. 52 Sheridan W . F 40 Siebrecht W . H 3 Sinner Bros 45 Galvin T h o s . F 1 2 Skidelsky S. S 32 Gardner J . G 5 Smith Charles 38 Ghormley W 47 Smith Nathan 22 Globe G a s Light C o . . . 5 5 Smyth W . J 28 Grey I . J. & Co 32 Stumpp G e o . M 12 Gunther W . H 44 Sutherland Geo. A . Co. 7 Guttman Alex. J 27 Suzuki & l i d a 51 Samuelson 7 Hageman W . & C o . . . 3 Stern J . & Co 12 Hammond J . A 38 Smith H . J 28 Hart James 38 Situations & Wants 31 Herr Albert M 48 Hinode Florist Co 6 Traendly & Schenck 43 Hitchings & Co 56 Thompson J . D 50 Hopkinson & Holden. 27 Horan E . C 44 34 Hunt Ε . H 53 Vaughan & Sperry Vaughan's Seed Store . 5 1 Johnson & Stokes 25 15 Jones, McDuffee & Strat- Walsh, M . H um Co 9 Ward Ralph M . Co. . . 5 0 Watson Geo. C 51 55 Kasting W . F 37 Weathered Co 8 Klunder 1 2 Welch Bros Wittbold Geo. Co 5 Koral M f g . Co 25 39 KrickW. C 27 Weiland & Risch W a r d C . W 49 Kroeschell Bros. C o - . -52 Wietor Bros 46 Lager & Hurrell 48 42 Lang Julius 44 Young John 39 Lord & Burnham Co 2 Y o u n g & Nugent 45 Littlefield H . F 48 Y o u n g T h o m a s Jr Leuthy A . & Co 35 Y o u n g A . L . & C o . . . 3 8
Farquhar R . & J . & Co. 10 Foley M f g . Co 52 Ford Bros 46 For Sale 30-31
Buyers' Directory Auction Sales Page Wm. Elliott & Sons . 3 Adiantum Croweanum W . F . Kasting 37 Agricultural Implements Thos. J . Grey & Co .32 Bay Trees Julius Roehrs Geo. Wittbold Co . . .
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Boxwood Sprays S. S. Pennock 41 Welch Bros 8 Begonia Rex Nathan Smith & Son 22 Bulbs H . A . Dreer 32 H . F . Micheli Co 32 Clucas & Boddington Co 33 Schlegel & Fottler Co .3 s Dingee & Conard Co 5 Geo. C . Watson 51 Ralph M . W a r d & Co .50 Johnson & Stokes . . . 2 5
Baskets Page H . Bayersdorfer & Co.36 J Stern & Co 28 Conifers Cottage Gardens . . . . 4 9 Cold Storage Valley Wm. H . S i e b r e c h t . . . . 3 Ralph M . W a r d & Co 50 Johnson & Stokes . . . 2 5 Clucas & Boddington Co 51 Christmas Trees W . W . Barnard & Co.42 H . J . Smith 28 Flower Boxes Welch Bros 8 W . J . Boas & Co . . . 3 8 Christmas Qreens Welch Bros 8 Ν F.McCarthy & C o . 9 Sinner Bros 45 H . J . Smith 28 Leo Niessen Co 34 W . W . Barnard & Co.42 S. S. Pennock 41 G . A . Sutherland 7
A . N . Pierson S. J . Reuter Α . M . Herr W . F . Kasting S. S. Skidelsky
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Carnation Rob't Craig J . D . Thompson Car. Co 50 Carnation Red Lawson W . J . Palmer & Son.48 W . F. Kasting 37 Carnation Fiancee Chicago Carnation Co.48 W F . Kasting 37 S. S. Skidelsky 32 Christmas Bells Sinner Bros 45 S. S. Pennock 41 Vaughan & Sperry 34 H . Bayersdorfer & Co.36 Cyclamen Seed R . & J . Farquhar & Co 10 Cannas W . F . Kasting 37 Nathan Smith & S o n . 2 2 Chrysanthemums J. Breitmeyer & Sons 4 Robt. Craig & Son . .48 A . N . Pierson 48 Nathan Smith & Son 22 S. J . Reuter 48 Carnations Nathan Smith & Son 22 Cottage Gardens 49 S.J.Reuter 48 A . J . Guttman 27 W . J . P a l m e r & Sons .48 Chicago Carnation Co.48 A . M . Herr 48 J . D . Thompson Car. Co 50 Ferns, Hardy Sinner Bros Welch Bros H . J . Smith Leo Niessen Co
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Florists' Letters Boston Letter Co. . . .28 Koral M f g . Co 25 H . Bayersdorfer & Co.36 G . A . Sutherland 7 Welch Bros 8 Florists' Supplies Vaughan & Sperry 34 H . Bayersdorfer & Co 36 J. Stern & Co 28 N . F . McCarthy & Co. 9 Welch Bros 8 Geo. A . Sutherland C o l l Greenhouse Builders Lord & Burnham Co. 2 Weathered Co 55 Pierson Seiten Co. . . . 5 5 Hitchings & Co 56 Greenhouse Lumber John C . Moninger Co .54 Greenhouse Heaters Magee Furnace Co 54 Weathered Co 55 Pierson-Sefton Co. 55 Kroeschell Bros. Co. . 5 2 Lord & Burnham Co. 2 Hitchings & Co 56 Geraniums A . M . Herr 48 Nathan Smith & Son.22 Gladioli Arthur Cowee
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Glass Sharp, Partridge & Co52 Hot Bed Sash John C . Moninger Co.54 Hitchings & Co 56 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . . 5 5 Foley M f g . Co 52 Holly Welch Bros 8 N . F . M c C a r t h y & Co. 9 Sinner Bros 45 S. S. Pennock 41 W . W . Barnard & Co.42 Vaughan & S p e r r y . . . 34 G . A . Sutherland 7
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Importing" Houses Page A u g . Rhotert 24 Aug. Rolker & S o n s . . 3 2 Clucas & Boddington Co 33 W m . Hageman & Co. 3 Ralph M . W a r d & C o . 5 0 Jardinieres Jones McDuffee Stratton Co
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Japanese Plants Hinode Florist Co. . . .
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Lamps Globe G a s Light C o . . 5 5
Shrubs Page Dingee & Conard C o . 1 0 Clucas & Boddington Co 33 Cottage G ardens . . . - . 49 To-bak-ine Products E . H . Hunt 53 Ventilating Apparatus Pierson-Sefton C o . . 5 5 Hitchings & Co 56 Foley M f g . Co 52 Weathered Co 55 Lord & Burnham Co. 2
Lily o( the Valley Pips
White Lead
W . H . Siebrecht 3 W m . Hageman & C o . 3
Carpenter-Morton Co.54
Nursery Book Cottage Gardens . . . .49 Nursery Manual Peterson's Nursery
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Nicotiana S a n d e r s Sander & Sons
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Orchids Julius Roehrs Lager & Hurrell
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Wholesale Florists Welch Bros 8 N . F . McCarthy & C o . 9 Thos. Young, Jr. 45 Sinner Bros 45 W . F . Kasting 37 John I . Raynor 40 W . F . Sheridan 40 S. S. Pennock 41 Julius Lang 44 W . H . Gunther 44 Jas. M c M a n u s 44 W m . Stuart Allen Co.44 E . C . Horan 44
J . K . Allen 38 George Saltford 38 Chas. Smith 38 Bonnot Bros 38 J . A . Hammond 38 E d w . Reid 38 A . L . Y o u n g & Co. . . 3 8 Moore, Hentz & Nash38 Wm. J . B a k e r 38 James Hart 38 Berger Bros 38 Young & Nugent . . . 3 9 John Young 42 Traendly & Schenck.43 J . A . Budlong 28 F . Ehret 28 Leo Niessen Co 34 Vaughan & Sperry . . 3 4 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. 35 Peter Reinberg 35 A . J . Guttman 27 Phila. Flower Market.28 Chas, W . McKellar . . 3 6 Ford Bros 46 W m . Ghormley 47 Chas. Millang 7 Frank Millang 46 Weiland & Risch . . . 3 9 W . H . Siebrecht 3 Geo. A . Sutherland . . 7 Hinode Florist C o . — 6 Wietor Bros 46 Wooden Ware Hopkinson & Holden. 27
Paints Carpenter-Morton Co.54 Plant Pots & Pedestals Jones, McDuffee & Stratton Co 9 Perennials, Hardy Nathan Smith & S o n .22 M . H Walsh 25 Pipe, Wrought Iron C . T . Rainear & C o . . 3 0 Pot Hanger W . C Krick
W A N TS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. One insertion free to any gardener or florist seeking a situation.
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Plants, Decorative A . Leuthy & Co 35 Dingee & Conard Co. 5 Julius Roehrs 3 G e o . Wittbold C o . . . 5 C . Eisele 27 Chas. Millang 7 Hinode Florist Co. . . . 6 Rhododendrons Cottage Gardens
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Ribbons S. S. Pennock
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Roses, Hardy M.H.Walsh 15 Dingee & Conard Co 5 J G . Gardper 5 A . T . Boddington 10 Roses, Grafted A . N . Pierson 48 Rose La Detroit J . Breitmeyer & Sons. 4 Roses, Crimson Rambier Edw. Campbeil 27 Rose Stocks J. G Gardner 5 A. T . Boddington . . . 1 0 Retail Florists Geo. M Stumpp 12 Central Floral Co. . . . 1 2 Dards 12 Samuelson 12 Mangel 12 Alex McConnell 12 Klunder 12 Thos. F . Galvin 12 Thomas Young, Jr. . . 4 5 W . J. Smyth 28 Pennock Bros 35 Shingle Stains Dexter Bros 55 Spruce, Baled L . B . Brague
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Seeds W . W . Rawson & Co.27 Thos. J Grey & C o . . 3 2 R . & J . Farquhar & Co 10 Suzuki & l i d a " 51
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1904
BARGAINS IN HIGH= GRADE RELIABLE BULBS Our new crops of seeds are arriving daily and the question of storage room is a serious one. In order to make space we will clear out what bulbs we have left at very low prices. Every one of the following would be good value at 20 per cent higher. HYACINTHS EY. WHITE ROMAN selected, 12 to 15c. ; $22 per 1000; $42 per case of 2000. HYACINTHS EY WHITE ROMAN extra selected, 13 to I Sc.; $25 per 1000; $30 per case of 1250. HYACINTHS DUTCH, Single, all colors mixed, $2.50 per 100; 22.50 per 1000. HYACINTHS DUTCH, Double, all colors mixed, $2.75 per 100; $25 per 1000. CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS, $1 per basket of 30; $3.50 per bundle of 120. NARCISSUS DOUBLE VAN SION, selected, $12 per 1000. NARCISSUS DOUBLE ORANGE PHOENIX, $2 per 1000. CALLAS WHITE, fine roots, $5 per IOO. Please refer to this HORTICULTURE advertisement
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The F I N E S T
PINK SCARLET
WHITE
W i t h o u t exception, the b e s t in their respective classes. S h o w n at t h e Detroit Carnation Convention in M a r c h , 1903. $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. 250 at 1,000 rate.
S. S. SKIDELSKY 824 North 24th St.
Philadelphia
New Hardy Annual The Gold Medal carmine flowered Tobacco Plant. Silver Medal,M ass. Hort. Society, Boston, Nov. 3, '04.
Nicotiana Sanderae
Seeds in original packets from all seedsmen throughout the United States. Gold Medal, London, 1903. Gold Medal Royal Horticultural Society of England, 1904. First-class certificate and Barksiau Medal by 24 members Floral Committee R. H. S. Particulars, illustrations, etc., from
S A N D ER & S O NS
ST. ALBANS, ENGLAND Wholesale Agents for the United States Hy. A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 3'S Cortlandt St., New York. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York.
THOS. J. GREY & CO. AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS
..SEEDS..
Farm, Garden and L a w n Supplies We carry in stock Duplicate Parts of all Leading Machines 3a So. MARKET ST., BOSTON
Special Offer to Close Out A m a g n i f i c e n t lot of L i l i e s in p r i m e c o n d i t i o n ; started flower r e a d i l y f o r E a s t e r , w h i c h will be late ( A p r i l 23, 1905).
now, t h e y will
7 0 0 0 L I L I U M L O N G I F L O R U M M U L T 1 F L O R U M . 7 x 9 . 300 b u l b s to a case, $13.20 per case, $44.00 per 1000. 2 0 0 0 L I L I U M L O N O I F L O R U M M U L T I F L O R U M . 9 x 1 0 . 200 b u l b s to a c a s e , $14.60 per case, $73.00 per 1 000. 800 L I L I U M L O N O I F L O R U M M U L T I F L O R U M . 10x12. i7obulbsto a case, $17.50 p e r c a s e , $100.00 per 1 000. 500 L I L I U M H A R R I S » . J a p a n g r o w n , 9 x 1 1 . $10.00 per 100. true H a r r i s i i of fine strain. T r y a s a m p l e h u n d r e d : y o u will l i k e them.
The
1 000 S E L E C T E D C A L L A S . $5.50 per 100, $50.00 per 1 000. N i c e round b u l b s , s u i t a b l e f o r a 6-inch pot. V e r y c h o i c e . 7 500 F R E N C H F R E E S I A S . Mammoth Size. Pure White. I n f i n e c o n dition. $5.00 per 1 000; f o r m e r l y $8.00 per 1 000. A v e r i t a b l e b a r g a i n . Complete W h o l e s a l e
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For My AT THE E x h i b i t i o n of U U Λ U 1 V U I W O R L D ' S FAIR It is with increased confidence in my ability to supply superior stock that I solicit a continuance of patronage, and new customers. Groff's Hybrids and other sorts, the best obtainable. A R T H U R C O W E E , Gladiolus S p e c i a l i s t , M e a d o w v a l e F a r m , B e r l i n , New Y o r k Write tor Catalogue. Mention HORTICULTURE when writing.
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31 B A R C L A Y S T . , o r P. O. B o x 752, N E W Y O R K Supply the American Florists, Nurserymen and Landscape Architects by importing to order their wants in the Horticultural and General Plant Line from the different European Centers SEND FOR TRADE LISTS
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BLUR GIVEN AWAY Besides offering our Surplus $10.00 a n d u p w a r d s — w e w i l l p r e s e n t 1,000 S P A N I S H I R I S B U L B S · - V A L U E 5.Q0 — F R E E ! Spanish Iris, b e i n g h a r d y , m a y b e p l a n t e d e i t h e r o u t s i d e o r i n c o l d f r a m e s , a n d w i l l s t a n d g e n t l e f o r c i n g . A s a flower f o r D e c o r a t i o n I>ay i t h a s n o e q u a l , e i t h e r a s a c u t flower o r p o t p l a n t , h a v i n g l o n g , u p r i g h t s t e m s , a n d l a r g e flowers of m u c h s u b s t a n c e a n d v a r i o u s c o l o r s
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S P E C I A L O F F E R S U R P L U S B U L B S . $ 1 5 . 0 0 F O R $10.00.
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S o m e of t h e s e h a v e c o m m e n c e d t o r o o t . This T i l l ID R i l l Η 's E a r l y a n d L a t e S i n g l e B e s t N a m e d V a r i e t i e s , a l l g u r a n t e e d s t r i c t l y s e l e c t e d , first s i z e b u l b s , a n d L.IL.IUI I n M K K U i l s h o u l d m a k e little or n o d i f f e r e n c e w i t h their • U L I K flowering — i f p l a n t e d at once. O t h e r w i s e t h e y are in splendid condition, true to naine. and the best bargain w e h a v e ever offered. DOUBLE NAMED VARIETIES SINGLE NAMED VARIETIES — P l a n t e d n o w , t l i e y w i l l flower j u s t b e t w e e n t i m e s — t h a t i s , j u s t a f t e r t h e First Size Flowering Bulbs P e r 100 1000 e a r l y potted Harrisii a n d b e f o r e t h e J a p a n L o n g i f l o r u m s ; or y o u c a n hold G l o ria Solis $ 1 . 2 5 $10.00 them till Easter. W e are sure the following prices will interest you. P e r 100 1000 Murillo 2.25 Y o u r c h o i c e o f s i z e s . A l l s a m e p r i c e , d i f f e r e n c e o n l y i n n u m b e r o f l>uc V a n T h o l , r o s e . . . $2.00 $17.50 19.00 I m p e r a t o r R u b r o r u n i . bulbs cases contain. 1.25 11.25 1.75 15.00 White S a l v a t o r Rosa. 4.00 35.00 $8.00 P E U C A S E . R E G U L A R P R I C E , $16.00. 2.00 17.50 1.80 16.00 5 t o 7 i n . b u l l > s a r e p a c k e d 4 0 0 i n a c a s e . 6 t o 7 i n . b u l b s a r e K i n g of t h e Y e l l o w s . . SINGLE LATE OB MAY .75 6.00 p a c k e d 300 i n a c a s e . 7 to 9 in. b u l b s a r e p a c k e d 200 in a c a s e . Mon Tresor 2.00 17.50 FLOWERING " W h e n l e s s t h a n w h o l e c a s e s a r e w a n t e d , a d d 10 p e r c e n t , t o a b o v e p r i c e s P o t t e b a k k e r , w h i t e . . . 1.25 11.50 $0.90 $8.00 for packing and boxing. 10.00 Yellow 1.20 Darwin 1.40 13.50 .90 7.50 Princess Mariana Maiden's Blush 1.60 15.00 2.75 25.00 P r i n c e of A u s t r i a B r i d e s m a i d 1.75 15.00 Proserpine (True) 2.25 20.00 1000, w o r t h »30.00. B e a u t y of A m e r i c a . . , 3.00 28.00 1.10 9.00 Rachel Ruiscli B o u t o i i d ' O r .90 8.50 1.25 10.00 Rose Grisdelin Golden Grown 7.50 2.75 Rose Luisante 25.00 Doz. 100 100 1000 R o s a m u u d i H u i k m a n . 2.25 20.00 .80 6.50 $2.00 Gladiolus, Blushing Single Late, mixed ... .80 A c h i m e n e s i n V a r i e t y , $0.40 7.00 1.25 12.00 Standard Royal Silver 1000 $2.00 V e r m i l i o n 100 Bride Brilliant Allium, Neapolitanum, $0.« PARROT TULIPS $4.00 H y a c i n t l i u s C a n d i c a n s $1.25 10.00 20.00 (True) 2.25 H y a c i n t h , S t a r c h , B l u e 1.25 " Luteum .20 1.00 A d m i r a l of C o n s t a n · Superflue mixed, all .40 2.00 Feathered, Large 1.25 " Roseunl .75 6.50 $1.15 $9.00 " Azureum .50 2.50 Grape, White .55 4.25 3.00 25.00 Leucojum, Aestivuni. Mollis .75 5.00 2.00 15.00 C a l l a s , W h i t e , 1 t o 1J i n Oxalis, B e r m u d a But" " 2 t o 2¿ i n 9.00 tercup .5(1 4.50 1200 ill a b o x , $0.715 p e r 100 ; §6.00 p e r 1000. 15.00 .55 4.50 " Black.lJ t o l j i n 1.75 Oxalis, Hirta " " l j t o 2 ill 3.00 25.00 " Simplex .60 4.00 ΜΙΥΡΠ ïhis IIADIW N H D f K Ç I K m i x t u r e consists of s m a l l " " 2 t o 2J ill 3.50 30.00 " Bowiei .50 4.50 IIIALIS ΜΗ Iii» I I I H K I I J J Ü J . s u r p l u s e s of c h o i c e n a m e d seeds, 1.00 7.00 " Grand Duchess, Bed w h i c h r u n a s h i g h a s $25.00 p e r 1000. W e l i a v e m i x e d t h e m a l l t o g e t h e r , in 3 c o l o r . . . . 7.50 a n d a r e o f f e r e d , u n t i l s o l d , a t $10.00 p e r 1000 ; $ 1 . 2 5 p e r 100. Chionodoxa, Gigantea .50 4.50 1.00 Freesia, Refracta Alba, Ranunculus, Persian. .40 2.50 30 00 er 1000 or one niat of .50 " French.. select 3.00 .25 2.00 Freesia, Leichtlini " Turban. .50 4.00 I m n L j L J H I K L V n H l t U O J U J 120 b u l b s , $4.00; p e r b a s k e t o f Scilla, Nutans Major 8.00 1.00 Trit.eleia, U n i f l o r i a . . . .30 2.00 30 b u l b s , $ 1 . 1 0 . Gladiolus, Colvillsi,
WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS
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FORCING FLOWERING SHRUBS SPIREAS B e a d y n o w , p a c k e d i n c a s e s o f 150 clumps. Orders for case lots will be f u r n i s h e d at the thousand rate. Doz. 100 1000 Gladstone $1.50 $10.00 Γ,.00 Superbe 1.00 4.00 $38.00 Japónica 75 Compacta Multi5.00 45.00 flora 75 Astilboides Flori5.00 45.00 bunda 75 Palmata 1.00
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h a s c o n v i n c e d t h e l a r g e s t g r o w e r s of V a l l e y t h a t n o n e c a n a p p r o a c h it f o r e a r l i e s t f o r c i n g , a b u n d a n c e of f o l i a g e , a n d size o í flowers. P e r 100, $1.(>0 ; p e r 1000, $ 1 3 50 ; p e r c a s e o f 2500, $32.50. B e r l i n P i p s , S t r o n g 3 - y e a r - o l d , L I L A C S - - F o r Forcing $1.25 p e r 100 ; $11.00 p e r 1000, o r $25.00 p e r c a s e o f 2500. H a m b u r g P i p s , Pot-grown Now Ready. S t r o n g 3 - y e a r - o l d , $ 1 . 1 5 p e r 100; .<510.00 p e r 1000, o r $22.50 p e r c a s e o f 2500. Ea. Doz. 10(1 d u m p s , f o r o u t d o o r p l a n t i n g , e a c h $0.30 ; p e r d o z . , $2.50 ; p e r 100, $15.00.
Chas. X 75 M m e . Cassiiiiir P e ri e r . . . . 1.00 Mme. Lemoine. 75
Lemoinei
Building —
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Indianapolis F l o w e r & P l a n t Co., r a n g e of houses. B a u r & S m i t h , range of houses. O N S E T , M A S S . — Nelson H u c k i n s , one house. A N N A P O L I S , M D . — Rudolph Kaiser, house 20 χ 100. JOLIET, I I I . — J o s e p h L a b o , house 35 χ 200. LEBANON, Ν. H. — Haskel Floral Co., house 30 χ 130. CADILLAC, MICH. — K l e i n h a n s & Mason, house 18 X 50. M O N T R O S E , M A S S . — Montrose Greenhouses, extension 54 X 300. DES MOINES, I A . — J . F . Marshall, range of v e g e t a b l e forcing houses. ARLINGTON, N . J. — George P e n e k , range of houses. B R I S T O L , R . I . — S a m u e l K i n d e r , one house. NORTHBORO, M A S S . — John Lowe, one h o u s e . SECANE, PA. — Philadelphia Carnation Co., house 176 feet long. B A L T I M O R E , M D . — John McCormick, rose house, 150 feet long. W I L L I A M S V I L L E , N . Y . — B y r n e s Bros., t w o houses. BELFAST, ME. — W . E. Hamilton, one house and office building. B U T T E , M O N T A N A . — C o l u m b i a Gardens, c o n s e r v a t o r y f o r t y feet high, w i t h IND.
45.00
DEUTZIAS — Pot Grown
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CLUCAS I BODDINGTO N CO. 212-814 GREENWICH ST., N. Y. CITY, Corner of Jane St.
100
Telephone, 1063 Chelsea.
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"Washington, carnation house, 25 X 50. W O B U R N , M A S S . — Alex. Porter, two houses, each 24 χ 150. GRAND
HAVEN,
PALISADE NURSERIES, Sparkill, Ν. V.
Importers, Exporters & Growers of Seeds, Bulbs & Plants
1S.00
o r n a m e n t a l p o t t i n g shed, rose house, c a r n a t i o n house and three p l a n t houses, each 22 X 100. L E A D , S . D . — A l e x . Rose, t w o houses. DEADWOOD, S.D.—A. McDowell, v e g e t a b l e forcing house. H O R N E L L S V I L L E , N. Y . — W . J. Bowen, one house. GROVE CITY, P A . — Frank Smith, one house. NORTH
See page 51 of this paper.
MICH. —
S.
A.
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v e y , range of houses. L o s A N G E L E S , C A L . — J. W . W o l f skill Nurseries, rose house, 26 X 350.
Miscellaneous
Notes
Hinsdale, Mass., h a r d y fern gatherers, report ferns several millions short of t h e u s u a l s u p p l y this season. R e n n i e & Pino of P r o v i d e n c e , R . I., report an excellent fall business w i t h b u l b s t o c k short of t h e d e m a n d . V i t i s rhomboïdes, w i t h h a n d s o m e trifoliate l e a v e s of l e a t h e r y t e x t u r e , h a s all t h e desirable qualities of an evergreen climber for dwelling-house cultivation. T h e y continue to s a y good t h i n g s a b o u t C. W . W a r d ' s p h e n o m e n a l scarlet carnation, R o b e r t Craig. T h i s is evid e n t l y one of t h e varieties w h i c h loses n o t h i n g in estimation on long a c q u a i n t ance.
Seed Trade Topics I t e m s , p e r s o n a l or o t h e r w i s e , of interest to the seed trade are solicited and will be g i v e n a p l a c e in this c o l u m n .
F . J. Clark has purchased t h e seed business of Carl E . T a u b e , T r e n t o n , N.J. H . A . Dreer is p u t t i n g u p a large seed warehouse on L o c u s t Street, Philadelphia. Charles P. B r a s l a n of San Jose, Cal., s t a r t e d N o v e m b e r 20 on his annual eastern trip. H . E . Meeker & Co., B a y C i t y , Mich., h a v e incorporated as the H . E . Meeker Seed C o m p a n y . T h e C a p i t a l Seed C o m p a n y of D e s Moines, l a . , h a v e purchased the H a w k e y e Seed C o m p a n y ' s business. T h e W e s t e r n Seed C o m p a n y is erecting a n e w warehouse a t Shenandoah, l a . , w i t h storage room for 9,000 bushels of corn and seeds. Dealers w e r e early sold out of crocuses a n d Poets' Narcissus bulbs and the d e m a n d left unsupplied is large. T h e c u s t o m of p l a n t i n g these f a v o r i t e e a r l y spring bloomers in the grass so t h a t t h e y will come u p in nooks on t h e fringes of plantations a n d alongside garden w a l k s is growing, as i t should, w i t h those w h o appreciate artistic home surroundings.
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N o t e s on Philadelphia Cut-Flower Trade F o r the w e e k ending N o v e m b e r 26th ( T h a n k s g i v i n g week) S. S. P e n n o c k reports as follows: B e a u t y s : d e m a n d p r e t t y fair; prices stiffening quite a little. L i b e r t y s : a b o u t the same as B e a u t y s ; t h e d e m a n d for all red roses w a s good for the w e e k . Brides a n d others: m a r k e t a b o u t normal. Carnations: q u a l i t y improving a n d prices g e t t i n g better. Chrysanthem u m s : good d e m a n d and fair prices. T h e r e w a s a run on y e l l o w for t h e a r m y and n a v y g a m e . L i l y of the V a l l e y : going O . K . , good demand, good q u a l i t y , good price. Orchids: c a t t l e y a s v e r y scarce, D e n d r o b i u m f o r m o s u m t o be got in q u a n t i t y , also phalasnopsis c y p r i p e d i u m s a n d V a n d a s plentiful. P a p e r W h i t e s : plentiful and not going fast. R o m a n s : only a few in the mark e t y e t and n o t m u c h demand. Christm a s Greens: v e r y little holly has arrived as y e t in this m a r k e t . Crop promises poorly, light green and n o t extra well berried. L y c o p o d i u m good a n d plenty of it, prices a shade higher t h a n last y e a r . W r e a t h i n g a n d mistletoe a b o u t normal as t o supply a n d q u a l i t y . E d w a r d R e i d , for t h e same period, reported as follows: B e a u t y s : in brisk demand, especially t h e shorter grades; long stems did n o t go so well a n d w e r e n o t so remunerative in proportion. L i b e r t y s : m o v e d good. Brides a n d others: good d e m a n d for good s t u f f ; seconds w e n t for a n y t h i n g w e could get. K a i z e r i n on t h e w a n e — n o one seems t o w a n t it now. Carnations: early in the w e e k scarce and bringing good prices on account of t h e brisk out-of-town dem a n d ; b u t a glut on T h u r s d a y w i t h poor returns, t h e result of holding b a c k on Monday and T u e s d a y . Growers are a p t t o forget t h a t t h e shipping t r a d e requires the stock a b o u t 3 d a y s earlier t h a n the c i t y demands. B e s t sellers
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Philadelphia Price Quotations f o r w e e k ending M o n d a y P.M.. N o v e m b e r 28. R a t e s per hundred t o dealers: R o s e s : B e a u t y , f a n c y t o special, $25 t o $40; No. χ, $15 t o $20; Nos. 2 and 3, $6 t o $12.50. Bride and Bridesmaid, f a n c y to special, $6 to $10; Nos. ι , 2 and 3, $1 to $4. Liberty, fancy to special, $12.50 t o $20; Nos. 1, 2 and 3, $2 t o $10. Golden Gate, f a n c y t o special, $5 t o $10; Nos. 1, 2 and 3, $1 t o $4. Carnations: L a w s o n and Enchantress, $3 t o $5; common, $1 t o $2 ; f a n c y , $3 t o $4; novelties, $4 t o $6. Violets: Single. $.50 t o $.75; double, $.75 t o $1.50; special, $1.50 t o $2. C h r y s a n t h e m u m s : common, $12 t o $16; f a n c y , $25 t o $35. Narcissus P a p e r W h i t e , $2 t o $3. R o m a n H y a c i n t h s , $2 t o $4. Poinsettias, $12.50 t o $40. Cattleyas, $60. Cypripediums, $15. V a n d a s , $20. Dendrobium Phalasnopsis, $8 t o $10. D. formosum, $40. A d i a n t u m Croweanum, $1.50. A . C u n e a t u m , $.75 t o $1. A s paragus, $25 t o $50. Smilax, $12.50 t o $15. T h e n u m e r o u s friends of E d g a r Sanders will be rejoiced to learn t h a t the old v e t e r a n has recovered f r o m his long illness sufficiently t o permit h i m t o go d o w n t o w n for the first time since J u l y , 1902, and see the exhibition at Chicago.
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were Enchantress, L a w s o n , Nelson and D o r o t h y . T h i n k s Flora Hill still holds first place in whites, if well grown. V i o l e t s : v e r y scarce; a great m a n y more could h a v e been sold. Chrysanthem u m s : m o v e d well b u t no a d v a n c e in price. B e s t sellers were B o n a f f o n , b o t h w h i t e a n d yellow, Maud, D e a n , and Mrs. Jerome Jones, b o t h white and yellow. T h e call for yellow for the a r m y and n a v y g a m e f a r exceeded the supply. L i l y of the V a l l e y : m o v e d wëll a t a b o u t n o r m a l figures. P a p e r W h i t e s : slow. R o m a n s : n o t m a n y around; d e m a n d fair. Greens: big d e m a n d for A s p a r a gus plumosus.
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Personal
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Continuous advertising wears dull times.
away
I. N. K r a m e r , Cedar Rapids, l a . , and B. G. L a m b r o s were visitors in Chicago this week. George W . Wienhoeber of Chicago, has j u s t returned from a trip t o the W o r l d ' s Fair. Sidney Smith, Indianapolis, has been on the sick list for several weeks b u t is now improving. Mr. a n d Mrs. T i m o t h y O'Connor of Providence, R . I., are sojourning at the A r k a n s a s H o t Springs. George B . Windier of St. Louis w a s married t o Miss A n n a Margaret May on T u e s d a y , N o v e m b e r 22. F r o m B u f f a l o comes the report of g r a t i f y i n g a c t i v i t y and excellent shipping trade for T h a n k s g i v i n g . J a m e s Dangelzer, formerly employed at Columbia Gardens, B u t t e , Mont., has gone t o A l b u q u e r q u e , Mexico. Miss Josepha T h e n of Chicago w a s given a surprise p a r t y in honor of her 18th b i r t h d a y . Quite a number of the trade were present. A . P . Calder, formerly of Dorchester, Mass., is meeting w i t h success in his new business at Brockton, where, under the title of the Calder Floral Comp a n y , he has t w o new greenhouses, for the p r o d u c t of which he finds a good local market. Joseph R . Freeman, vice-presidentelect of the S. A . F., and Mrs. Freeman celebrated the t w e n t y - f i f t h anniversary of their marriage, at their home in Washington, D. C., on S a t u r d a y evening, N o v e m b e r 26. A large concourse of friends extended congratulations and h e a r t y good wishes.
SPERRY
WHOLESALE FLORISTS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 6O W a b a sh Avenue, Chicago, III. HOLLY
\ CHRISTMAS BELLS \
Fine Stock and \ well berried \ Both Eastern and Southern \
SO. WILD SMILAX
Immortelles \ and Cape \ Flowers \
Small Case, $3.00 Med. Case, $4.00 Large Case, $5.00
Mistletoe Green and Green W r e a t h i n g Bronze and Green G a l a x Leaves and C u t Flowers [of all kinds Write for special prices
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R. C. H A Y D E N , S e c r e t a r y and T r e a s u r e r
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W I L L I A M J. M U T H , M a n a g e r
THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission
Merchants=
High Grade Seasonable Cut Flowers O UR
S E L E C T ED
S P E C I A L T I E S:
BEAUTYS, BRIDES and MAIDS; EANCY ENCHANTRESS, LAWSON, PROSPERITY, ETC. Λ
1516-1518 S A N S O M
SPECIAL
Τ 1 : 1 Λ I,
ORDÌ, Κ
STREET
OFFER
JAPAN LONGIFLORUM LILIES 7 - 9 inch B u l b s
3oo to the case at $3 per 100, $27 Per 1000.
SCHLEGEL & F O T T L E R CO. 26
8* 2 7 So- M a r k e t St.
Boston, Mass.
Schlegel & Fattier Company announce that they have secured the entire building at 26 and 27 South Market St., Boston, a part of which they have occupied for many years, and in future their principal salesroom will be on THE STREET FLOOR.
Palms, Ferns and Decorative Plants A fine lot of Azaleas in great variety ; always on hand, in flower from now until Easter.
I S
K K Q C K S T K I )
. . . .
PHILADELPHIA,
PA.
Pennock Bros. R e t a i l O r d e r s Filled a n d P r o m p t l y Delivered
1 5 14 C H E S T N UT
S T.
Philadelphia, Pa.
PETER
Ά large assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Arancarias, Rubbers, Pandanus, Aralias, Dracaenas, Aspidistras,
Marantas, Crotons,
etc., etc WHOLESALE ON
PRICE
LIST
APPLICATION
Ä. LEUTHY I
COMPANY
Importers and Exporters Growers and
Dealers....
PERKINS STREET
Roslindale,
REINBERG
NURSERIES
Boston, Mass.
CHICAGO
ΗORTICULTURE
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DECEMBER 3 ,
1904
T o keep up w i t h the A d v a n c e m e n t in Floral T a s t e " Never
look for birds of this year in the nests of the
last."
Our New Things
that have never been seen previous to this season comprise Christmas Hampers, 14, 18 and 24 inches long, of chip ribbon, with hand-painted cones and holly twigs on cover; Prepared Ruscus Wreaths; Leaves and Wreaths of Fancy Cycas, in red bronze, silver and gold finish; Rainbow Effect Baskets and Pot Covers, beautiful tints; Bamboo Pedestals; Quaint Designs in High-class Fern Dishes; French Wedding Baskets of dainty workmanship; Fancy Bisque Violet Holders; Silk Fibre Ribbon, all colors; Miniature Artificial Bay Trees; Folding Screens for use in decorations, extremely useful. of Porto Rican Mats, Moss Wreaths, Bead Wreaths, Water-proof Crepe Paper, Velour Bells, Immortelle Bells, Folding Paper Bells, Colored Cape Flowers, Preserved Magnolia and Laurel Wreaths, Majolica Swan and Duck Flower Holders, and a full line of all Standard Supplies for Florists' use.
We have new stocks
At our prices there is good Christmas money in all the above goods.
Send order to=day
H. BAYERSDORFER I CO., 50-56 North 4th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
CATTTJEYAS DENDIÎOBHIMS C Y P I M P E I > I IT M S Assorted Orchids and
" "
Sprays
" " box
to 3.00 t o a.00 to 5.00 to
ORCHIDS
ST.00 5.00 3.00 85.00
ASI)
FANCY CUT FLOWERS A
SPECIALTY
If you want Choice Cut Flowers at any time or all the time, send to
Charles W. McKellar 51 W a b a s h Avenue, Western
Headquarters
CHICAGO for
Choice
N N P U I N Q F A N C Y VALLEV, VIOLETS, BEAUTYS, TUA KOSES, * * l i u n i u > j | C A R N A T I O N S and C H R Y S A N T H E M U M S . Wild Smilax, Asparag u s , A d i a n t u m , S m i l a x , F a n c y F e r n s , a l w a y s ill a b u n d a n c e . A l s o a c o m p l e t e line of all Florists' Supplies, Novelties and Iron AVork. I..
I).
'Pilone,
Central
3508.
Auto.
3033
Buffalo Wholesale Flower .Market Report Roses and carnations of the . best grades are selling readily and are freq u e n t l y in short supply. Second quali t y stock is more plentiful. Chrysant h e m u m s are still w i t h us in q u a n t i t y . T h e high price which we were forced to demand for violets a t T h a n k s g i v i n g has scared the public, consequently we now h a v e more violets than we can dispose of. Such stock as R o m a n hyacinths, paper whites, lily of the valley and stevia are not m o v i n g v e r y fast. Smil a x is v e r y plentiful. Buffalo Wholesale Prices Reported for N o v . 28, 1904, to dealers, in hundred lots: — American B e a u t y Special, $33 to $50; extra, $20 t o $25; No. 1, $12.50 to $15; Culls, $2 t o $5; Bride and Bridesmaid, e x t r a $8 t o $10; No. 1, $5 to $6; No. 2, $3 to $4; Cusin, $2 to $6; Golden Gate, $2 to $8; Kaiserin, $2 t o $8; Liberty, $3 t o $12; Meteor, $2 t o $8; Mrs. Morgan, $2 t o $6; Perle, $3 to $5 ; Catt l e y a s $50 t o $60. Carnations, Novelties, $6 to $8 ; f a n c y , $3 to $5 ; standard, $2 to $2.50; inferior, $1 to $1.25. Callas, $8 t o $12.50. Chrysanthemums, f a n c y , $12.50 t o $25; ordinary, $4 t o $10. R o m a n hyacinths, $3 to $4. Lilies, $15. L i l y of the V a l l e y , $3 to $5. Mignonette, $3 t o $4. Narcissus, $2 to $3. Stevia, $1 to $1.25. Violets, extra, $1.25 to $1.50; ordinary, $.75 to $1. A d i a n t u m , $.50 to $1. A . Farleyense, $10 to $12. Asparagus plumosus, $40 to $60. A . Sprengeri, $1 to $3. Smilax, $12.50 t o $15.
DECEMBER 3 ,
ΗORTICULTURE
1904
37
ADIANTUM CROWEANUM THE NEW MAIDENHAIR FERN A w a r d e d a Gold Medal at the W o r l d ' s Fair, 1904
Send in Orders which will be filled Promptly at the following prices: S t r o n g 3 i n c h pot plants. $ 5 . 0 0 per " " " " 3 5 . 0 0 per " " " " 2 5 0 . 0 0 per 25 at hundred rates ; 250 at thousand rates. Booklet on culture
dozen hundred thousand with every shipment
NEW CRIMSON CANNA Did y o u s e e it at St. Louis, the n e w C r i m s o n Red C a n n a ?
MRS. WM. F. KA5TINQ Height 3 1-2 feet, m o s t brilliant in color, m o s t prolific o f all red c a n n a s . B l o o m s c o n t i n u o u s l y · Exceptionally fine f o r c o n s e r v a t o r y decoration. A w a r d e d o n its m e r i t s a G O L D M E D A L at the W o r l d ' s Pair, 1904. $1.00 each; $9.00 a dozen; $50.00 a hundred, stock limited.
THE NEW CARNATIONS FIANCEE. THE FRED
B e s t of all pinks
CARDINAL. BURKI.
GIBSON
A fine scarlet
The well known white
BEAUTY
AND
ROBERT
CRAIG.
W e l l k n o w n to t h e t r a d e
T o be s e n t out at the following prices, e a r l y in 1905 $12.00 a hundred; $100.00 a thousand. 25 at hundred rates; 250 at thousand rates.
PALMER'S RED LAWS0N Introduced by M r . W . J. P a l m e r .
(The L a w s o n blood in c a r n a t i o n s n e e d s no introduction) $10.00 a hundred; $40.00 for five hundred; $75.00 a thousand. Ready now
C H R I S T M A S QOODS, such as HOLLY, GROUND PINE, L A U R E L KINDS of G R E E N
GOODS.
ROPING
and
ALL
Prices on Application.
Manufacturer and dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES AND WIRE DESIGNS. Flowers handled on commission
WM. F. KASTING 3 8 3 - 3 8 5 Ellicott S t . , B u f f a l o , N . Y .
T™sÎ
E
ΗORTICULTURE
38
DECEMBER 3 , 1 9 0 4
TELEPHONE Î67 Madison Sq.
ESTABLISHED 1887
Always Trustworthy and Reliable for FLOWERS CONSIGNED or 0RDER5 GIVEN.
J. li. ALLEN
106 W. 25th St.
New York City
Open at 6 o'clock every m o r n i n g w i t h a full assortment of cut f l o w e r s for all purposes. Stock shipped promptly for
E A R L Y OR LATE ORDERS Roses,
Carnations, Violets, Chrysanthemums, Orchids, B u l b flowers, Greens of all kinds. WRITE
Geo. Saltford WHOLESALE FLORIST
46
W E S T 2 9 t h ST., NEW YORK T e l e p h o n e 3393 Madison Sq. C o n s i g n m e n t s Solicited
At
The
Flower
55 to 5 7 W . 26th Street,
Florist
Market New York
City
Bonnot Bros. WHOLESALE
HOLIDAY
PRICES
A. L. YOUNG & CO. 54 West 23th Street,
NEW YORK
IB
Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited Prompt Payments Fair treatment assured to all Get your orders in for Christmas
FLORISTS
m GOOD ROSES, VIOLETS CARNATIONS, STEVIA JAMES A. HAMMOND SMILAX, ETC., ETC. Wholesale Commission Florist m 55 and 57 W 26th S t . Cut F l o w e r E x c h a n g e .
NEW
YORK
O P E N 6:00 A. M . AN UNEQUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED
FLOWERS
l u w . 30th st., N p w Y O R K Γ Ι Τ Υ T e l . 854 M a d i s o n S q . " L « ' U K I I V . I I 1 C o n s i g n m e n t s r e c e i v e c o n s c i e n t i o u s anil p r o m p t attention. H i g h e s t m a r k e t price g u a r a n t e e d . T i l e f i n e s t s t o c k in t h e m a r k e t a l w a y s on l i a n d .
BERGER BROTHERS
NOW
EVERYTHING
SEND
F O R QUOTATIONS
CORRESPONDENCE
INVITED
IN
CUT FLOWERS
Wholesale Florists Telephone, 3559 Madison Square
Chas. Smith
Wholesale
FOR
" - n . l f i O O D f E r· E D W A R D REID
1526 R A N S T E A D
ST.
-
PHILADELPHIA
MOORE, HENTZ & NASH WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 West
2 6 t h St.,
New
York
T e l e p h o n e Call : 756 Madison S q .
WILLIAM J. BOAS & CO. . . . M A N U F A C T U R E R S OF...
Folding Flower Boxes
No.
1042 RIDGE A V E N U E ,
PHILADELPHIA
W r i t e f o r I»ri«·« L i s t an<l S a m p l e s
J A M ES HART THE
ORIGINAL
Wholesale Florist
FLOWERS HANDLED ON COMMISSION C A R E F U L P A C K I N G and SHIPPING 117 W e s t 3 0 t h S t r e e t , N e w York
To Out of Town Buyers
W h e n ill w a n t of a K E I j i A B L K C O M M I S S I O N H O I t S K ili F i l i l a . , w h y n o t t r y
Roses, Carnations
1220 Filbert Street ^ΓΕ14εΝυΕ\τονε
PHILADELPHIA
T H E Oldest
...BAKER... Wholesale
Florist
in Philadelphia
Address: K32 SO. PENN SQUARE
DECEMBER 3,
ΗORTICULTURE
1904
49
DON'T WORRY When you want Cut Flowers right quick and cheap, call on us. W e have had the prize winners for the last two years at the leading exhibitions, and our Stock is better this year than ever before.
REMEMBER WE ARE SHIPPING SPECIALISTS and grow the flowers we ship, and we guarantee to ship only first day's cut, and. to ship the best that the market affords and always at the market prices. Your interests are safe with us, because we have no other interests but yours. We issue every week a price list, and if you wish to receive it, send us your name on a postal card
WEILAND & RISCH
LEADING WESTERN GROWERS AND SHIPPERS Of CUT POWERS
5 9 W A B A S H AVE.
f I I If Λ Γ . A lllllMVlU
Young I Nugent 42 West 25th St.
New York
TELEPHONES, 2065, 2066 MÄDiSON SQ.
ORCHIDS, GARDENIAS, VIOLETS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and a large assortment of other Flowers, according to season. T o BUYERS : Send us your orders* We will ship you Flowers, none better» Not cheap ones, but best in New York, Give us a trial and you will not be disappointed.
H O RT I C U L T U R E
40
DECEMBER
3,
T h e usual abundance
of
Good ALL
VARIETIES
Flowers WILL
BE
IN
STOCK
For Christmas and may be had at market prices by ordering from
JOHN I. R A Y N O R 49 WEST 28TH
STREET,
MEW
YORK
Write early for prices on regular and fancy varieties of Roses and Carnations, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths The ENTIRE
STOCK
of many of the largest and best growers
is handled
T E L E P H O N E , 1998 M A D I S O N SQUARE
WALTER F. SHERIDAN Wholesale Commission Dealer in
Choice Cut Flowers Offers as Christmas Specialties
American Beauty, Violets and Carnations of Superb Quality These and all other varieties may be found at
39 W e s t 23th Street, N e w Y o r k
a
Jâ&#x201E;˘%<,
here
1904
DECEMBER 3 ,
ΗORTICULTURE
1904
41
Order a Sample Shipment and be convinced of our Superior Up=to= date Stock and Service. Specialties : —
A few of our
GARDENIAS WHITE ORCHIDS VALLEY (the Pennock brand CYPRIPEDIUMS BEAUTIES LIBERTIES FANCY CARNATIONS Holly, Mistletoe, Lycopodium and Boxwood for the Holidays. Christmas Ribbons, Bells, Wreaths, etc. Prices on Application. We are Leaders in Novelties. " I F
IT'S
NEW
OR
RARE,
Our Motto : WE
HAVE
IT."
SAMUEL S. PENNOCK W h o l e s a l e Florist
of
Philadelphia
ΗORTICULTURE
42
DECEMBER 3 ,
Reduce Christmas Vexations MARE FLOWER SELLING A PLEASURE A N D A PROFIT By securing a stock of Choice Cut Flowers that will give distinction to your establishment and PLEASE P A R T I C U L A R CUSTOMERS. IF Y O U WANT T H A T KIND, Y O U C A N GET T H E M FROM
John Young
W H O L E S A L E CUT FLOWERS
5 1 West 2 8 th St., New York.
Telephone, 1905 Madison Sq.
Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids in the city. Special Violets, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies. RENOWNED C O T T A G E GARDEN C A R N A T I O N S SOLD HERE EXCLUSIVELY. A FINE LINE OF NOVELTIES.
Bouquet Green
The kind that " pushed itself to the front "
Original Crates, 100 lbs., $5.00
!
5 Cases for $20.00
50,000
SELECT STOCK Please Order N o w l
4 6 " ·.1108
made from Select Bouquet Green. Wire-bound. Put up in coils of 20 yards Í0 coils neatly packed in a crate . . . . . . . . . .
FANCY
Per Case, $4.50
Christma s I rccs
350,000 Yds.
1000
k
50,000
Wire or Write for prices in larger quantities
IOO yards, $3.50;
...Fancy Holly...
Mailed on Application
The hi lid that put us " o n lop of the ladder"
EVERGREEN WREATHING
4 0 00 C A S ES
SPECIAL
Holiday Circular
to 6 feet . to S " . to 10 " . to 12 " .
. . . .
Bach $ .20 .SO .50 1.00
Church
Doz. $1.75 2.70 5.00 9.00
Irees
at $1.50, $2.00, $ 3 . 0 0 and
1
$5.00 each
_
Made on Í 2-inch Rattan rings from select, well-berried Holly. Splendid Sellers
P e r doz. $1.50; per
1 0 0 , $ 1 0 ; p e r 1000, $ 9 0
Immense purchases enable us to make very low prices
PROMPT UongDist3ho„ Lon8
HOLLY WREATHS
MISTLETOE, NEEDLE PINES AND WILD SMILHX
yards,$30.00
STOCK
100 $12.00 18.00 ; 40.00 j 70.00§
n
C
S 2 r., s
Phone
SERVICE W"
LOW
PRICES
B A R N A RD & CO.
1 6 1 - 1 6 3 E. Kinzie St., C H I C A G O
1904
DECEMBER 3,
ΗORTICULTURE
1904
F. H. TRAENDLY
43
CHAS. SCHENCK
TRAENDLY & SCHENCK
FLOWERS Are the product of establishments that C A N BE DEPENDED U P O N to supply bloom of unexcelled quality E V E R Y D A Y IN T H E Y E A R . Splendid stock is now coming in and the holiday crop will be JUST RIGHT. Look up your last year's Christmas trade and figure out your needs for this year. If you want B E A U T Y , BRIDESMAID, BRIDE, L I B E R T Y , GOLDEN G A T E , or I V O R Y ROSES, LILIES, V I O L E T S , ORCHIDS, A S P A R A G U S , C A R N A T I O N S W H I T E OR COLORED, P O I N S E T T I A S , H Y A C I N T H S or NARCISSI, we are prepared to furnish what you require, all G O O D M A T E R I A L and R E A S O N A B L E PRICES. But don't put it off until the last. Let us hear from you N O W , please.
TRAENDLY I SCHENCK 44 WEST
28TH
STREET,
NEW YORtt
Telephones, 798-799 Madison Square.
CITY
ΗORTICULTURE
12
...JULIUS
DECEMBER
3, 1904
LÄNG...
CHRISTMAS Roses, Carnations, Violets, Poinsettias, Lilies. Your order for the Holidays placed now will have careful attention and will be filled with Choice, A B S O L U T E L Y FRESH Stock. Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly.
JULIUS LANG, Wholesale Florist
5 3 W e s t 3 0 t h Street, N e w Y o r k
VIOLET AND CARNATION GROWERS Will find now, as for many years in the past, a reliable and profitable market for their flowers with
W. H. GUNTHER
T e l e p h o n e , 2 5 0 M a d i s o n Sq.
William Stuart Allen Company COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
IN CUT
FLOWERS
3 0 W e s t 29th Street, New York
Orchids at all Seasons
Recognized Headquarters for High Quality Flowers
5 3 W e s t 2 8 t h S t . , N e w Y o r k City
17 Years Established
::
Telephone, 551 Madison Sq.
Telephone, 356 Madison Square
W H E N YOU W A N T
THIS IS HORTICULTURE'S INITIAL BOW TO
ORCHIDS
THE TRADE AND WE WISH IT SUCCESS.
IN L A R G E
OR
SMALL
send your orders to :: :: ::
QUANTITIES, S E N D TO
James McManus 50 West 30th St., NEW YORK CITY.
All
the
Most
Largest
Beautiful Stock
Also Special Choicest
Roses,
Telephone 759 Madison Square.
Varieties
in United
Lily
of the
Carnations,
If YOU would be successful
EDW. C. HORÄN Wholesale Florist 5 5 W . 2 S t h St.
NEW YORK
grown.
States. Valley. Violets.
Orchids Carefully Packed for Shipment.
TEL.
MADISON SQUARE
DECEMBER 3 ,
1904
H O R T I C U L T U R E,
45
CUT FLOWERS IN FANCY GRADES Regular and Special Qualities of all desirable Holiday Stock SHIPPED AT WHOLESALE MARKET PRICES Orders from out=of=town florists for flowers loose or arranged, TO BE D E L I V E R E D IN N E W
YORK
CITY OR ENVIRONS, will have careful attention and will be filled in best style in Retail Department.
THOMÄS YOUNG, JR.
43 West 25th Street,
New York City
SINNER BROTHERS 55- 60 Wabash Ave.
CHICAGO
Headquarters for F e r n s, H o l ly X m a s Bells
and
R E I N O located in the Growers' Market, with " large supplies from our own greenhouses and the stock of two-score of the best growers to draw upon, we have facilities second to none for the prompt and satisfactory handling of shipping orders.
Give us your order now, you will not be disappointed
...Price List... BEAUTIES
Perdoz.
Lung stemmed
$4.00 to $5.00
:¡o-inr]i
24-iiieli 20-bieli 15-iiicli 12-ine.li Sliort steilmied . liriil*» Bridesmaid Meteor (late Ciiatenav Libert v.' ('ariiaiioiis, Violets Valley ('alias Asparagus, " " Adiantum Smilax
:Ì.OO
2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00
P e r 100 $4.00 to $8.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 to 8.00 4.00 t o 8.00 4.00 to 10.00 4.00 t.o 10.00 ji'ood 1.50 to 2.50 fam-v .'!.(*) to 5.00 .'. 75 to 1.50 4.00 perdoz. 1.50 strings, eaeh .50 s p r a y s , liuiieli .50 S p r e n g e r i . . . . 2.00 to 4.00 1.00 to 1.25 per d o z . 1.50
Î&#x2014;ORTICULTURE
46
DECEMBER 3 ,
1904
When you want a REGULAR and RELIABLE Market For your ROSES, CARNATIONS, VIOLETS, POINSETTIAS or LILIES, ship them to
FORD BROS. 111 WEST 30TH STREET, NEW YORK
Many others are doing it and, once with us, THEY STAY CORRESPONDENCE
INVITED
Buyers can now place their orders for shipments of Holiday Flowers. We are fhe leading dealers in UP-HUDSON VIOLETS and FANCY CARNATIONS. A full line of ill other CUT FLOWERS. Order by mail, express, telegraph, or telephone 3870 or 3871 Madison Square.
AT THE FLOWER MARKET
Wictor Bros.
O p e n for b u s i n e s s 6 A . M .
Everything the market affords, AT M A R K ET P R I C E S. Orders received for shipping and promptly filled with absolutely fresh stock, personally selected.
Wholesale Growers of
Cut Flowers
Frank Millang,
Growers' Market, 5 5 - 57 W. 2 6 th Street, NEW
YORK.
Telephone, 299 M a d i s o n S q u a r e .
CHICAGO
DECEMBER 3 ,
LTURE
1
47
mR C H R I S T M A S AM)
FOR ANY AND ALL OTHER I SHALL HAVE
REQUIREMENTS
AMERICAN BEAUTY In all grades up to the topmost B R l D E r B R I D E S M A I O , M E T E O R , G O L D E N G A T E , I V O R Y
and other STANDARD
VARIETIES
of
L I B E R T Y
ROSES
VIOLETS The Cream of the Phinebeck Product, nothing in the world to excel them; any quantity if ordered in time
Poinsettias, L i l y of tHe " V a l l e y , H a r r i s i i L i l i e s , R o m a n Hyacinths, P a p e r W h i t e Narcissi, Carnations a n d a l l o t h e r flowers i n s e a s o n . Every v a r i e t y of c h o i c e g r e e n material. A L L SELECT S T O C K F R O M
THE
BEST GROWERS IN THE COUNTRY LARGEST SUPPLY IN NEW YORK
MARKET RATES PREVAIL ALWAYS
WM. GHORMLEY 57 West 28th Street
New York City
Telephones, 2 2 0 0 - 2 2 01 Madison Sr-uare
48
ΗORTICULTURE
W e are now booking o r d e r s
1. Stock Plants. New Pompon Chrysanthemum
I
" B ABY "
I g a a I S Β I
The smallest and prettiest of all the pompons, Color, clear, rich yellow; form, very symmetrical, It has been the best selling plant w e have had this season, a house full, 150 feet long, being entirely sold in one w e e k . Strong stock plants from 6-inch pots, 50c. each ; $5.00 per dozen. Can also furnish strong stock plants, B E S T C O M M E R C I A L V A R I E T I E S , such as :
WHITE
Dr. Enguehardt, Yellow Eaton, Marie Liger, Minnie Bailey,
20c. Each 15c. " 15c. " 15c. "
Î
J.J.Mitchell,
15c.
"
i I
Ε. Η. Buckbee, Columbia,
15c. 15c.
" "
Fine Late P i n k
Β
Fille Late W h i t e
I
All
I
the a b o v e ready for immediate
VESPER QUEEN QUEEN QOV.
I J
LOUISE
WALCOTT
BOSTON
MARKET
ENCHANTRESS FAIR
Per
PINIi
Ί ÌJ
LAWSON MAID
INDIANAPOLIS
VARIEGATED
MRS. PATTEN
100
Per
1000
$4.00
$35.00
2.00
15.00
4.00
35.00
2.00
15.00
3.00
CRIMSON
HARLOWARDEN...
PROSPERITY
2.50
2Π.00
3.00
2S.OI1
2.00
15.00
A l s o Grafted R o s e s on Strong English Manetti Stock BRIDESMAIDS
GOLDEN
BRIDES
IVORY
GATE (,
CHATENAY U N C L E JOHN LA
delivery.
j
$ 15.00 per 120.00
i
DETROIT
GEN.
ncARTHUR
100
"
1000
$18.00 per 100
S T O C K P L A N T S OF C H R Y S A N T H E M U M S G. S. Kalb Alice B y r o n Nellie P o c k e t W . H. C h a d w i c k T i m o t h y Eaton Mrs. M c A r t h u r R o b t . Halliday
s ROBERT CRAIG & SON I
for
R o o t e d Carnation Cuttings Can s h i p a f t e r D e c e m b e r 1 s t , or a n y t i m e w a n t e d
I I s s
Β
DECEMBER 3, 1904
Market and 49th St., Philadelphia
S JOHN BURTON, Assignee
H. S i n c l a i r L a d y Harriott Yellow Chadwick A . J. Balfour Mabel Morgan M r s . Coombes Yellow Eaton Dr. E n g u e h a r d t Amorita L a v e n d e r Queen Marion Newall Brutus 10 CENTS EACH
S . J. R E U T E R , Westerly, R. 1.
Chrysanthemum SPORT
STOCK PLANTS
MRS.
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A . T. r.alfour, Kthelyn, Maud Dean, M i l e . Marie Liger.
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V e l l o w Eaton, Mrs. H . W . Buckbee.
G.
F.
lîaer,
I Sc. each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per 100. 50 plants sold at 100 rate
WHITF
r , i ° - s · Kalb, Fully R o s e , Willuwhrook, ' * Miss Minnie Wanamakev, I v o r y , M r s . 11. Robinson, Niveus, Queen, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Timothy Katun.
PIMI/ Γ11ΊΙ\
CUTTINGS:
Law>8on NOW
READY!
A I I
Ask your Brother Florist if he saw it at the Detroit Carnation Show. Ten to one he will say it's a good carnation to grow. Received CERTIFICATE OF MERIT at Detroit Carnation Show—scoring 87 pts.
W. J. Palmer £ Son L a n c a . s t e r . N. Y .
Glorv of the Pacific, Pink I v o r y , J. K . ) l a W j Adela, Mrs. Perrin, T h e Harri..tt.
S
YELLOW Miss Georgiana Pitcher, I U U U U IT Col. 1). Appleton. Oolden Gate, Major P.unnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park, I I . W . Reiman.
RED
FAMOUS LAWSON
$10.00 per ioo $40.00 per 500 $75.00 per xooo
A l i c e Hvron, W m . H . Duckham, Dr. Knguehard, Miss McArthur, W . H .
25c. each, $2.50 per dozen
PIMI/
ROOTED
Miss
1
Chadwick.
THE
Planted M a y i8th, in full crop middle of August
Early Varieties Now Ready for Shipment. Later Varieties According to Season WHITE
FROM
THOMAS
BRONZE
culli,,gfurdii.
Hroomhead.
10c. each, $1.00 per dozen, $7.50 per 100 W e shall have young stock to offer from these and others later in the season.
Grafted Roses, Choice Stock, Ready for Delivering Early in 190S Carnation Stock, Leading Varieties SEN])
1'OR
A . N. CROMWELL
PRICE
LIST
PIERSON =
CONNECTICUT
ROOTED CUTTINGS
OP
Geraniums I Carnations SEND
EOR
LIST
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.
FLORISTS' WIRE S T E M M I N G W I R E C U T 9 D R 12 I N C H , O R I N S T O N E S
GALVANIZED WIRE FOR TYING
H. F. Littlefield, Worcester, Mass.
ORCHIDS
W e are headquarters for Orchids in the United States. If you_ want Orchids for pleasure or profit, we respectfully solicit your orders. Catalogue on Application.
LAGER & HURRELL ORCHID G R O W E R S & IMPORTERS SUMMIT, N. J.
...Fiancee...
Gold Medal C a r n a t i o n CHICAGO CARNATION CO. J0LIET, ILL.
DECEMBER
3,
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A NEW DEPARTURE in growing
Ornamental
TREES assi SHRUBS Having established an extensive Nursery for the special purpose of supplying Public Parks and Avenues, Cemeteries and Estates with
LARGE AND Th3 CCuitaiju' (ßariunis Niti'tìrru l ì i m k 'OutTm;. ïinui SÌIJOHÌI
ESPECIALLY
GROWN
CONIFERS,
DRONS,
TREES
WELL
RHODODEN-
AND
SHRUBS
Suitable for immediate effects, which have been so frequently transplanted as to render their further transplanting and future success a practical certainty, we beg to announce that we carry the largest and most complete assortment of the finest formed and best grown specimens in America, which are fully described in the
COTTAGE
GARDENS
NURSERY
which is sent free to all who will send
BOOK
us their
address.
COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, Inc., T H E KING THE
NEW
OP
ALL
SCARLET
CARNATIONS
SEEDLING
BOBEBT
CRAIG
Robert Craig Ward has been awarded thc7ollowing honors:
Preliminary Certificate American Carnation Society Special Diploma American Institute of New York First Class Certificate of Merit Mass. Horticultural Society First Class Certificate of Merit Penn. Horticultural Society First Class Certificate of Merit New York Florists' Club Craig Cup, for best undisseminated seedling Philadelphia G. Hartman Kuhn Special Prize, for best undisseminated seedling Philadelphia The largest, strongest stemmed, most vigorous, healthiest growing, most fragrant, and the best FANCY COMMERCIAL SCARLET CARNATION produced to date. Ranks with Enchantress and Fiancee, having defeated the latt e r variety in all competitions at Philadelphia.
Sendyourordersearlyto^
Q COTTAGE
W A R D ,
Queens, New York
Christmas Carnation
The Ideal f f f f f f
Än Enormous Bloom
Just the color of the Christmas Holly Berry An Easy Doer
Anybody can (irow It
Having already entered orders for 100,000 cuttings for delivery season of 1906, we are stilt booking orders subject to buyer's cancellation if dissatisfied with variety at any time up to December 1st, ¡90S.
PRICES: $2.50 per doz
$12.00 per 100
2 5 0 0 lots
. . .
$100.00 per 1000
at $95.00 per 1000
5000
"
. . .
90.00
"
"
10,000
"
or more .
20.00
"
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Originator,
GARDENS COMPANY,
Inc.
Q u e e n s ,
N .
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HORSESHOE
RALPH ·
DECEMBER 3 ,
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Bulbs
\
Plants
Valley our Specialty COLD
STORAGE
PIPS
ALWAYS
ON
HAND
Place your order now for the GRAND NEW CARNATION
ROBERT CRAIG T o be d i s s e m i n a t e d in 1906. A l s o let u s f i g u r e o n your wants for F A N C Y S T A N D A R D V A R I E T I E S . W E G R O W N O T H I N G B U T T H E B E S T . C a t a l o g u e s will be out D e c e m b e r 3.
J. D. Thompson Carnation Company JOLIET, ILLS.
1904
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New Daisy Queen Alexandra. This is a charming form of Chrysanthemum frutescens, and originated in South Africa. It is a novelty of great merit and the anemone-formed blossoms are of the purest white. Double, semi-double and single flowers appear in profusion on the plant; the majority, however, are double
WATSON'S
CLEARING
After the C h r y s a n t h e m u m s are out of the Callas, Gladioli, the Bride, Freesias, etc.
SALE
w a y , fill up with
See below for some
t i m e l y bargains. CALLAS,
"best C a l i f o r n i a g r o w n ,
regular
$5.00
Per ioo «3.00
size, at
9.00 " '· " " " 13.00 " F R E E S I A S , B e r m u d a , p u r e w h i t e , 1-2 t o 3-4 1.00 " " Mammoth French 1.35 " P E O N I E S , officinalis rubra, 3 to 5 eyes, " " rosea, " " " " alba, " " " Festiva maxima " " " Chinese, 10 choice n a m e d , 3 to 5 eyes,
6.00 9.00 .50
at at at
7.00 9.00 14.00 35.00 14.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .50 .00
OXALIS, Grand Duchess, white, " " " rose, 1 " " lavender, A L L I U M . N E A P O L I T A N UM G L A D I O L I , " T h e B r i d e , " (for forcing),
W e have also some named Tulips, Spirea, etc.
Lily of the Valley
Pips,
Particulars on application.
G E O . C. W A T S O N , i
Ä
P H ILA.
L I LY OF T HE V A L L EY FORF L OCWHERRI SI NT MG A S W e are now booking orders in advance, and are prepared to ship on the shortest Lily of the Valley Tips notice, the best grade of in any quantity from ioo to 100,000 placed in C o l d S t o r a g e last D e c e m b e r . These will flower in time for the Holidays, if planted three weeks before, when they command novelty prices and are ready sellers, either in pots or as cut flowers. Savannah, G a . , Oct. 4, 1904. Messrs. Clucas & Boddington C o . N e w York City Gentlemen*.— Please send me by Adams express as soon as you can, one thousand (xooo) C o l d Storage V a l l e y same as last. T h e last Per 100, $2.00; per"case (2,500), $30.00; were very good. * * * Y o u can send the balance of my order, thousand every week, per 100}, $12.50. 250 a t 1000 rates until you have shipped the whole 10,000 S P E C I A L PRICES ON L A R G E R Q U A N T I T I E S Yours truly, J O H N W O L F .
Selected, 3-Year-Old Pips from Cold Storage
and semi-double. The three forms are shown in the illustration. E v e r y shoot produces a blossom and in summer outside it makes a bushy specimen very rapidly and is soon covered with hundreds of flowers which last several days when cut. It is being distributed by Sorder & Sons, St. Albans, England.
A S P A R A G US e & U U M O S J J S *
812-814 Ν. Y. CITY CLUCAS & BODDINGTON CO., • GREENWICH S T . 1
Corner of Jane S t . Telephone, 1063 Chelsea PALISADE NURSERIES, SPAKKItl,
Ν.
Y.
' ¡^Importers/ Exporters, and Growers of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants
JAPANESE PEAR SEED, CROP 1904
Due in December
$225 per 100 lbs
Place orders now for Spring delivery nursery stock
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31 Barclay Street
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3,
1904
jttfûejc%etlJlpder We have one of each size on hand at all times for urgent cases : : : :
Can ship immediately on receipt of order
47 Erie Street
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CHICAGO
Report on Greenhouse Glass O w i n g t o a strike w h i c h has been goi n g on since last spring in the factories in B e l g i u m , all glass for greenhouse purposes for the present can be obtained f r o m m a n u f a c t u r e r s in this count r y only. A t t h e present time prices for A m e r i c a n glass of certain kinds are quite low. If the strike abroad should continue for a n y length of time, t h e ' d e m a n d for greenhouse sizes on the A m e r ican m a n u f a c t u r e r s would be so large
in proportion t h a t it w o u l d seem likely t h a t t h e y w o u l d restrict purchasers either t o limited a m o u n t of those sizes or obtain m u c h higher prices. In b u y i n g A m e r i c a n glass, purchasers should t a k e into consideration t h a t there is a great difference in the q u a l i t y of glass as m a n u f a c t u r e d in different factories. T h e best glass is often t h e cheapest in the end, as glass h a v i n g b u b b l e s or strings is not suitable for greenhouse purposes. W e should advise b u y i n g in A m e r i c a n glass only A or second q u a l i t y , a n d w o u l d recom-
m e n d obtaining it t h r o u g h dealers w h o c a r r y only the best P e n n s y l v a n i a makes. T h e foreign glass has been used t o the greatest e x t e n t in this m a r k e t , and for those w h o do not intend t o use glass until late the coming year, it m i g h t be well t o w a i t until it can be determined whether the foreign factories will resume operations or not. If, however, glass will be required in the early spring, it w o u l d seem t h a t it might be well t o place the order before the dem a n d on t h e A m e r i c a n m a n u f a c t u r e r has become too great.
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We have something special on both Hotbed and Greenhouse sizes, Be sure and get our prices before placing your order, either for carload lots or less.
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Union Place
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To G r o w e r s T O - B A K - I NE F U M I G A T I NG $6.50
Scarborough, Ν . Y . D e a r S i r : — W e w i s h to say that y o u r T o - B a k - l n e F u m i g a t i n g P a p e r is the most satisfactory a g e n t f o r the destruction of G r e e n F l y that has e v e r b e e n b r o u g h t to our n o t i c e . It is c l e a n , q u i c k l y a p p l i e d , and e f f e c t i v e . A s y o u k n o w , we h a v e been h e a v y buyers of this p r o d u c t , all of w h i c h has been used in our o w n greenh o u s e s . A n d as actions s p e a k louder than w o r d s , we t h i n k n o f u r t h e r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n on our part is n e c e s s a r y . F.
R.
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144 Sheets each 3 0
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T O - B A K - I NE Mt. Clemens, Mich. D e a r S i r : — H a v i n g used y o u r T o - B a k - I n e p r o d u c t s in all its f o r m s , w i l l s a y that y o u r Τ ο - ß a k - I n e L i q u i d is the article for our p u r p o s e , a s it d o e s its w o r k e f f e c t i v e l y without i n j u r i n g the most s e n s i t i v e b l o o m s , and it is so easily a p p l i e d . Y o u can b o o k us a s regular c u s t o m e r s , a s w e are more than pleased w i t h s a m e . Yours very truly, JOHN
BREITMEYER'S
P A P ER
SONS.
Corfu, Ν . Y .
WILLIAM
TO-BAK-INE
PRODUCTS NO
SCOTT.
— S A V E
H A R M
TO
long
L I Q U ID 34-pint
c a n
^ - p i n t
c a n
1-pint
c a n
1 - g a l l o n
.
$
. 6 0 I . I O 2 . 0 0
c a n
1 5 . 0 0
S e n d 4c in s t a m p s f o r a F R E E T R I A L S A M P L E of L I Q U I D sufficient t o m a k e 15 g a l l o n s of s p r a y i n g s o l u t i o n , or for one f u m i g a t i o n of 4,000 cu. f t . , or t w o f u m i g a t i o n s of 2,000 cu. f t .
T O - B A K - I NE F U M I G A T I NG D e a r S i r : — F o r the past 4 w e e k s I h a v e used your T o - B a k - I n e F u m i g a t i n g P o w d e r in several carnation and rose h o u s e s , f u m i g a t i n g in the carnation h o u s e s once a w e e k and in the r o s e h o u s e s twice a w e e k . T h e quantity used each time w a s 4 half p o u n d s of the dust e q u a l l y d i v i d e d as to distance in a h o u s e 125x20, b u r n i n g it in pie dishes with t h e b o t t o m s cut o u t and a piece of m o s q u i t o netting in its p l a c e , and one end of dish raised 3 i n c h e s f r o m g r o u n d , w h i c h g i v e s sufficient d r a f t f o r the dust t o s m o l d e r and burn clean u p . It h a s entirely k e p t d o w n all s i g n s of A p h i s . It l e a v e s n o o d o r on the f l o w e r s , and has n o t in the slightest hurt either flower or f o l i a g e on t h e r o s e s , as d o e s b u r n i n g t o b a c c o stems. V e r y truly y o u r s ,
inches
P O W D ER
5 0 lb. bag' IOO lb. bag
$1.50 3.00
FREE F i v e p o u n d trial pacKag'es of T o - B a K - I n e Fumig'ating' P o w d e r for express charoes only STOCK-PROFITS, Y O U R
WORRY,
A N D
DO
STOCK
Send for " W O R D S OF W I S D O M ," Written bv Growers
Ε. H. HUNT,
cenerai Agent OR
W. W. RAWSON & CO., 12 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. N. P. MCCARTHY & CO., S4 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. STUMPP & WALTER, 50 Barclay St., New York, N. Y. HENRY E. MICHELI. CO., I 0 I S Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. WM. P. KASTING, 3S3 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. W. C. BECKERT, 19 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa. W. T. WOOD & SONS, I O S . 14th St., Richmond, Va. D. RUSCONI, 32 W. Sixth St., Cincinnati, 0. WM. BRINKER, 329 Prospect St., Cleveland, Ohio
7 6 - 7 8 W a b a s h Ave. CHICAGO
FROM MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, • 26 Miami Avenue, Detroit, Mich. HOLTON & HUNKEL, 457 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. C. A. KUEHN, 1122 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. ST. LOUIS SEED CO., 615 N. Fourth St., St. Louis, Mo. S. B. STEWART, 119 N. 16th Street, Omaha, Nebr. BARTELDES & CO., 1521 Fifteenth St., Denver, Col. E. W. McLELLAN & CO., 144 Union Sq. Ave., San Francisco, Cal.
Orders sent to any^of the above firms will be filledpromptly,
as they c a r r y a complete stock.
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MISCELLANEOUS Business Changes Greenhouse Building News Notes
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HORTICULTURE.
156
DECEMHER
A
31, 1901
N E W
DEPARTURE
in
growing
Ornamental TREESandSHRUBS Having established an extensive Nursery for the special purpose of supplying Public Parks and Avenues, Cemeteries and Estates with
LARGE AND
ESPECIALLY
GROWN
CONIFERS,
DRONS,
TREES
WELL
RHODODEN-
AND
SHRUBS
Suitable for immediate effects, which have been so frequently transplanted as to render their further transplanting and future success a practical certainty, we beg to announce that we carry the largest and most complete assortment of the finest formed and best grown specimens in America, which are fully described in the
COTTAGE GARDENS NURSERY BOOK which is sent free to all who will send
C O T T A G E
NEW
SCARLET
address.
G A R D E N S C O M P A N Y , Inc.,
THE KING OF ALL CARNATIONS THE
us their
SEEDLING
ROBERT
CRHIG
Robert Craig ^ h a s been awarded the following h o n o r s :
Preliminary Certificate American Carnation Society Special Diploma American Institute of New York First Class Certificate of Merit Mass. Horticultural Society First Class Certificate of Merit Penn. Horticultural Society First Class Certificate of Merit New York Florists' Club Craig Cup, for best undisseminated seedling Philadelphia Q. Hartman Kuhn Special Prize, for best undissemlnated seedling Philadelphia The largest, s t r o n g e s t stemmed, most v i g o r o u s , healthiest g r o w i n g , most fragrant, and the best FANCY COMMERCIAL S C A R L E T CARNATION produced to date. Ranks with E n c h a n t r e s s and Fiancee, having defeated the latter v a r i e t y i n ail competitions at Philadelphia.
Send your orders ear,y to.^
C
W
W A R D ,
Q^e-s,
York
â&#x201E;˘eal Christmas ^ Carnation An Enormous Bloom
J u s t the color o f the Christmas Holly B e r r y A n Easy Doer
A n y b o d y can Grow It
Having already entered orders tor 100,000 cuttings for delivery season of 1906, we are still booking orders subject to buyer's cancellation if dissatisfied with variety at any time up to December 1st, 1905.
PRICES : $ 2 . 5 0 per doz
$ 1 2 . 0 0 per 1 0 0
2 5 0 0 lots
. . .
$ 1 0 0 . 0 0 per 1 0 0 0
at $ 9 5 . 0 0 per 1 0 0 0
5000
"
. . .
90.00
"
"
10,000
"
o r more .
30.00
"
"
Originator, Q u e e n s , N . Y .
C O T T A G E GARDENS COMPANY,
Inc.
DECEMBER
31, 1904
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Hot-House Grape Vines A L I C A N T E , l ) « r i ì « s larg1«, r o u n d , larg-« Uuucli. keeping*.
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Several years ago we used these hats for bridesmaids. Now we use them only for "little flower girls" in a bridal party. I rather like the rough straw and the real hat better than some of the new things in this line. We generally tie a loop in the ribbon to hang on the child's arm, so that the hat will
stay with her. The occasional dropping of a hat by a child is very disconcerting to a dignified bridal party.
T h e Cultivation of Tomatoes Under Glass Ripe tomatoes may be had any time of the year, inch of the fine soil place in a temperature of about if the cultivator allows between three and four months 70o, and put a sheet of glass on top to keep it close from the time of sowing the seed till the first fruits and prevent evaporation. If it is in a house where are required. Seed can be sown either in pots, pans, it .is exposed to the sun, a sheet of paper should be or flats, according to the quantity of plants required, placed over the glass till the seedlings appear through filling them about one-third with broken pot shreds. the soil, which will be in a few days; then remove the Sift the loam through a fine screen, the rough portion paper and glass and expose them to the full light. of which can be put on top of the crocks, allowing Give water when necessary, by pouring it in gently on room on top of that for about an inch and half of the one side of the pot near the rim, filling it to the brim; finer soil, which should be mixed with about one- â&#x20AC;˘ this prevents knocking the young plants down and third of its bulk with fresh water sand. Fill the pot, making the stems crooked, which if watered on top pressing it moderately firm and making it as even as with a waterpot and rose it is sure to do. When the possible, to within about one-half an inch of the top. plants have got one rough leaf they should be potted Water the same, giving it a good soaking, using a fine singly into small thumb pots, using the same kind of rose on the water pot. Sow the seed as evenly as soil as recommended for sowing. Give them a good possible and cover the same with about one-fourth watering and place them in a sunny position near the
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glass, shading them for a few days until they are able to stand the full sun, when the shading must be removed. When they have filled these pots with roots they cán be shifted into three inch ; the soil this time can be a little coarser, without any sand, and using about one-sixth well rotted manure in the soil, • and bury the stem of the young plants in this potting almost up to the seed leaf which helps to steady the plant and they will emit roots from the portion of stem buried into the soil. Give them plenty of room as they grow and when they have filled these pots with roots, they can be planted out in the benches eighteen inches apart, staking them at the same time and t y i n g the top of the stake to the bottom wire of the trellis which should be about fifteen inches from the glass. Prepare the benches b y placing a sod with the grass side down all over the bottom. Chop up your loam and mix the same with about onefourth of well rotted manure, the* latter from an old spent mushroom bed if it is procurable; if not, other manure will do, providing it is not too wet. Place this mixture on top of the sod, filling it to the top and about one-third the width of the bench; pound it down firm, which will then allow plenty of room for water without washing the soil over the sides of the benches. A s the plants grow, keep them to one stem without stopping, right to the top of the house, taking out all the laterals or young growths as fast as they appear from the axels of the leaves. If this is neglected, the plants will soon smother one another and obstruct the light, consequently the fruit will be small, badly flavored and the ripening retarded. Going back to where I recommend filling the benches to one-third of their width, I have found that plan to answer well, for if they are filled to their fullest capacity when planting, it generally makes the vines grow too rank, consequently the fruit does not set so well. When the first portion of the soil is well filled with roots, a dressing of the same can be added from time to time until the benches are filled. A f t e r the plants have exhausted all the soil, they can be carried on for a considerable time in full bearing b y watering them with liquid manure every time t h e y .require water, giving them sometimes a light top dressing of Clay's fertilizer and watering it well in, and also a weak solution of nitrate of soda, just for a change, which will help to swell the fruit. Tomatoes should at all times have all the sun possible, for if grown in shady places the growths become long jointed and weak, and the fruit will not set. Air should be given in abundance on all favorable occasions; of course it depends on what season of the year they are being grown. If in the winter tim£, air must be given very judiciously and as much as is consistent with the outside temperature, but in the early - summer it can be given very freely. They grow well in a night temperature of 65o and day temperature of 70o to 75 o , with a proportionate rise according to the sun and outside temperature. When the glass reaches the latter figures, a little air should
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be given and increased by littles as the thermometer rises, being very careful with this in the winter time not to give too much when the weather outside is very cold, otherwise mildew and disease will soon follow. Never give front air in the winter time, but let it all be from the ventilators on the top of the house. In the summer time front and top air can be given freely. The foliage should never be wetted, but the plants should never suffer for water at the roots. Keep the floor of the house as dry as possible, especially in winter. This gives the pollen a better chance to distribute and set the fruit than if the air is charged with moisture. It is also not a bad plan to shake the plants a little every day in the morning when the sun is shining, for the same thing. If the foliage is very luxuriant, cut a few of the leaves in half near the bunches of fruit, to expose them to the sun, but do not carry this to excess. It is hard to describe all the small details of the culture of anything on paper, as a man must work according to his conditions, using his judgment, which is only gained by experience and observation.
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Lomaría and Blechnum are often by error taken one for the other. They have their fructifications in a long line on both sides alongside the mid-rib of the pinnas. In Blechnum these lines are covered by an indusium and the fertile fronds do not generally differ from the others; in Lomaría they are all covered by the leafy part of the fertile fronds, which is curled up and makes these fertile fronds look different from the others; they are generally erect, with the pinnae very narrow, and grow out in the center of the plant. They are nearly all of great decorative value, and widely spread all over the globe, therefore they require various treatments; those from Central America and warm parts of the South Sea Islands have to be grown in hothouses; those from New Zealand, Australia, and the southern part of America require cool houses, and a few of the northern hemisphere natives are hardy. Among those that gròw in cool houses are some of great value for their decorative qualities in apartments; they do not like to be raised in too much heat. Where syringing is necessary, the water standing overhead damages the fronds and under the same conditions, growing without sprinkling, they are apt to be attacked b y thrips and red-spiders. Therefore
an ordinary greenhouse treatment, with plenty of water at the roots and none on the leaves, is the best to grow them successfully. Half leaf-mould and half fibrous loam with some sand for Lomaría, and peat, loam, and sand for Blechrium are the compost they like. The best ten varieties for apartment growing are the following : Lomaría gibba, the best known and the most cultivated, is much liked for its symmetrical growth, and the glossy green and elegance of its fronds. The young plants have their fronds generally erect and can be used in jardinieres as substitutes for young palms, being much more effective; in other plants when the stem begins to show the fronds grow more numerous, reaching about two feet long by six inches broad, of somewhat drooping habit, making beautiful plants for exhibition and for parlor decoration. There are a few forms of Lomaría gibba that have been raised from spores or imported from their native country, not much seen yet in cultivation. Some have the pinnas forked, as Lomaría gibba crispa; some are tasseled, as Lomaría gibba Bellii; others are of gigantic growth, as Lomaría gibba platyptera, or the young fronds pink colored as Lomaría gibba rosea, — the latter much resembling
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Blechnum Braziliensis from which it may be a hybrid. Lomaría magellanica — Zamioides or Boryana, not much ' in cultivation, grows wild from the West Indies to the Magellan Straits. It is one of the most distinct of the genus. It produces a stout, massive trunk, about two feet high, covered with black scales. The fronds are from one to two feet long, with naked stems, not very numerous, but nicely set, having the appearance of a little Zamia, and are of a shining green on the surface and light bluish green underneath. There are some forms found in South Africa that are quite distinct: Lomaría ciliata, from New Caledonia, is a rapid grower and of compact and elegant habit, the fronds of a light green color, and the pinnae finely dentated, much resembling Lomaría gibba. There is in cultivation a stronger growing form, Lomaría ciliata gigantea and major, very effective. . Lomaría ciliata is very much averse to moisture on the fronds. Lomaría discolor is a nice little tree fern from Australia and New Zealand. The trunk is short and woody, and the fronds are grown in a massive crown. They are about two feet long, of leathery texture, dark green on the upper part and light green beneath, and the pinnas are deeply cut. Lomaría discolor bipinnatifida from South Australia has the same appearance, but is much more cut, especially at the tops of the fronds, where they are sometimes crisped; the pinnas are set near together, overlaping each other, and give the whole frond a fringed appearance. The plant produces fertile fronds as do all the Lomarías of that section, but the spores generally do not grow and the plant has to be propagated b y side shoots. Lomaría discolor nuda from Australia, is like Lomaría gibba, a good plant to be used when young for jardinieres and table decoration. When grown, it is of compact habit, resembling much the preceding in the cut of the pinnae, but is of lighter green color and thinner texture. It is easily propagated from spores· Lomaría discolor and its forms like to be grown in a cool place. There are many more trunk-growing Lomarías, but'those enumerated are the best for apartment decoration purposes. Among the underground stem species, Lomaría procera and its forms have the most decorative qualities. It is native in the West Indies. The fronds are long-stalked, with the leafy part of a heavy texture and elegantly pendulous. The pinnas are large and undulated. The fertile fronds are long and erect and have the pinnae very narrow. Lomaría chilensis or procera chinensis, a native from Chili, is a very strong grower and of gigantic habit. The fronds are of very heavy parchment-like texture, arching and numerous, and the pinnae are large and close set, the fertile fronds being short. It is a very hardy plant and does not like heat; with a little protection it can be grown outside. It is easily propagated from the side shoots that grow plentifully from the roots. There are some forms of Lomaría procera from South
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Africa and New Zealand, good plants but not much seen in cultivation. Lomaría aspera from Chili is a curious, good hardy fern, valuable for hanging baskets. The spreading fronds are long and very narrow and proliferous, growing young plants at the end of the fronds. The pinnas are small and nearly round, closely set along the stem. This fern may be more curious than ornamental, but makes its effect in the right places. Lomaría attenuata, found in the West Indies, Central America and the South Sea Islands, has a thin, creeping, branching stem and on the top of each shoot grows a bunch of fronds one to two feet long of a heavy dark green texture and of a rosy color when young. This is excellent for hanging baskets, and when young, well furnished with arching fronds, is of good use for jardinieres. Lomaría spicant, vulgarly known as hard fern, is a native from the whole Northern Hemisphere and its numerous forms can be utilized to great advantage for decorative purposes. Although it is a hardy plant, and therefore disliking heat, it is grown easily in cool houses and makes nice bushy plants. The first fronds are «spreading and grow more erect with age. The fertile fronds are much longer than the others. This fern is easily grown from spores and likes a compost of a mixture of loam and peat, leaf mould and sand, in equal parts. It will not grow when lime is in the soil or water. Blechnum Braziliensis, from Brazil and Peru, is a strong-growing little tree fern, the stem or trunk not more than three feet high, slender and bearing a crown of abundant fronds two to three feet long and about one foot broad, of a light green color. It is quite hardy in apartments and when young, if not crowded with foliage like the older plants, is especially adapted for a center plant in a jardiniere. Blechnum Braziliensis Carcovadensis, a form closely resembling the type in way of growing, has the pinnas undulated and the young fronds of a beautiful copper red color when growing out. Both grow best in a mixture of loam, peat and sand, and are easily propagated from spores. Blechnum occidentale from West Indies is dwarf, the fronds about one foot long, arching, of a shining green and pink colored when young. It is of a spreading and creeping habit, making a good plant for basket work. Blechnum glandulosum and Blechnum polypodioides are two other good species for hanging baskets, the latter having young fronds of a beautiful pink color.
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OME NOVELTIES OF 1905 There are a number of really good new plants available to the trade for dissemination during the coming season. For once at least, there is no need to have recourse to the perennial novelty lists of those
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European growers, certain German houses standing at the top, who serve up year by year numerous forms of aster, chrysanthemum, dianthus, eschscholtzia, phlox, reseda, scabious, zinnia and other annuals, of such slight variation from standard forms and usually of no improvement â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that the imagination is strained to find excuse for their introduction as novelties. By way of illustration, the well-known White Mignon Aster may be cited. A few years after the introduction of this splendid variety, a certain German grower discovered in his fields a plant of this variety in which the foliage was somewhat lanceolate. There was no improvement claimed beyond this peculiarity of foliage, otherwise the two forms were identical. However, the " L a d y in W h i t e " was sent out and heralded as a splendid novelty; to-day it is not heard of, while the Mignon is still popular. This year there are several valuable novelties, more in fact than for a decade, or perhaps two. Those who have seen the beautiful Nicotiana Sanderae, with its magnificent sprays of lustrous rosycrimson flowers, forming a compact bush two feet in height and rivalling Salvia splendens as an autumnal bedding plant, will readily appreciate the value and possibilities of this new variety. It is a plant for professional gardener and for the amateur as well, just as Nicotiana affinis has been, and a popularity '
like that of the Shirley Poppy is confidently predicted for Nicotiana Sanderse. Quite as good a plant for American gardens will doubtless be found also in Lobelia Tennoir, a species resembling in the delicate formation of its stems and foliage the slender appearance of the dwarf bedding lobelias, but growing to a height of twelve or fifteen inches, of erect branching'habit, the sprays slightly arching and bearing a profusion of bright cobaltblue flowers about an inch in diameter. Imagine the effect of a bed of white Geranium La Favorite with a few plants of this brilliant blue, tall-growing lobelia interspersed. The Parisian Annual Wallflower has become popular for winter forcing as well as for cutting during summer. For the latter purpose it has been grown extensively in Newport. A form of this is now offered with flowers of a rich blood-red color, blooming quite as early and as easily forced as the brownish yellow variety. To Prof. Engler, director of the Berlin Botanical Garden, is due the credit of discovering in East Africa a valuable new Balsam, Impatiens Holstii. It forms elegant bushes one and a half to two feet in height, not unlike the popular Impatiens Sultani, but of more rapid growth and with larger and more brilliant flowers, which measure about an inch and half or over, in diameter, and are bright vermilion in color. It is an elegant plant for pot culture and as a Christmas plant should prove of great value to our florists; it is also valuable for bedding purposes, in moist or partially shaded situations.
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ance, but paying the same express charges as though the goods had been called for and delivered by the company in the ordinary manner, although to hand them over to the express for their handling and delivery would mean ruin to the goods and disaster to his business. How long the influence of these corporations will suffice to prevent the adoption in this country of an efficient parcels post system such as is enjoyed abroad, remains to be seen. Foreign governments, which we like to speak of as inferior to our own, have given to their people systems of cheap parcel delivery that would be a great boon to the people of this country could we but have them. It is generally understood that the antagonism of the express companies is one of the main barriers to this reform. If this be the truth, it is time for the people to "get busy." In our two preceding issues we recorded with much gratification, the fine exhibitions made on the occasion of the respective monthly meetings of the New York Florists' Club and the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston. The many-sided value of such exhibitions does not appear to have been fully realized as yet, by the profession in this country. Abroad the exhibition idea has long been one of the bulwarks of progressive horticulture, and it is a promising augury that it now seems to be taking root here. These little semi-private affairs have a distinct value of their own as distinguished from the more pretentious public exhibitions which on not infrequent occasions have brought adversity to their supporters. There are none of the responsibilities and risks that attend the latter, but the advantages are equal or even greater. The interest engendered makes for the prosperity of the organization, the object lesson afforded by these demonstrations of what others can do is educational to the fullest degree, and the commercial advantage to the exhibitor who is in the market to sell, or to the visitor who wishes to buy intelligently, is very important, while the ambition to excel and the spirit of friendly emulation which is thus induced, furnishes the best sort of incentive to creditable and painstaking effort. For a number of years our sense of color harmony has been somewhat jarred as we saw the pink azalea intrude itself among the scarlet trappings of the florists' Christmas window, but always with a feeling that the azalea was the aggressor, that it was usurping the place of something else and that its sense of propriety should have kept it in the background until after the Christmas festival, with its poinsettias, holly berries and scarlet carnations, had passed. But now comes the Lorraine begonia, equally incongruous in color, and takes possession of a large proportion of the florists' window. It is again pink and scarlet with their discordant effect, but with this difference — that the red seems the aggressor — and we find
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The illustration on this page affords a view in the house of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, mentioned in our issue of last week, at the conservatories of Mr. J. Montgomery Sears at Southport, Mass., and our frontispiece shows a specimen plant from the collec-
tion. These plants have a circumference of 6 ft., 9 in., in the best developed specimens, and a height of 22 inches. Alexander Ogg, the gardener, is an expert plantsman and is a frequent contributor to the exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
ourselves wishing some one would make off with the red tissue-paper bells, immortelle balls and such gewgaws, put the poinsettias in the background and leave the field in undisputed possession of the pink flowers and whatever may harmonize with them. It is possible the public is just a little wearied of the everlasting scarlet of the past few years and is ready to welcome a change. Certain it is that, in the better class of stores in the large cities, the fashions of late years in this respect are on the wane. The tissue-paper bells are left to the huckster, to keep company with the immortelle-studded evergreen wreath of a former period, and the bunches and wreaths of native holly have given way to the more beautiful imported hollies in pots of various sizes. If our conclusions are correct, the way is opened for the use of a wider diversity of plants and flowers at the Christmas holidays and more satisfactory conditions, from the florists' poiiit of view.
duction of American Beauty roses for the cut flower market. The amount of new glass specially erected for its cultivation, and the old glass diverted from other purposes for this variety annually, would probably astound the most optimistic were it practicable to keep a complete record. That this rose held its own at Christmas so well in the wholesale markets all over the country, notwithstanding the increased production, is a striking testimonial to its overwhelming popularity. It is also worthy of notice that, as the reports come in from various sections, they indicate almost invariably the preference of the general public to buy the medium and choicer grades and an indisposition to take the inferior grades at any price. Since American Beauty came on the scene several new-comers have sought to divide the honors with it. The best that can be said of them is, "They also ran." Of all the roses now generally grown for cut flowers, American Beauty will in all probability be the last to fall.
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After Adjournment Happy New Year! " M a y p r o s p e r i t y n e v e r m a k e us arrogant, nor adversity m e a n . " W e w i s h all w h o r e a d these lines, uni n t e r r u p t e d p r o s p e r i t y for 1905. O n l y one dollar for fifty-two n u m bers of HORTICULTURE. L i t t l e for y o u , b u t if y o u all c o m e in, i t m e a n s m u c h for us. L e t each one do his share, a n d t h e m o r e there are, t h e b e t t e r p a p e r we can give you. A W o r c e s t e r , Mass., d a i l y paper, in an article on C h r i s t m a s p l a n t s a n d flowers, g e t s itself t a n g l e d u p a f t e r t h e usual fashion w i t h reporters w h o vent u r e into t h e d o m a i n of floral description. I t tells us t h a t " T h e r e are also f r e a k roses, one of these b e i n g k n o w n as t h e bride. I t is t h e result of a g r a f t ing m a d e b y a W o r c e s t e r florist, w h o h a s n o t o n l y p r o d u c e d a n o v e l t y in coloring, b u t a b l o o m t h a t suggests t h r e e or f o u r floral species " C o m p l i m e n t s of t h e season t o t h e W o r c e s t e r florists, w h o a l w a y s w e r e g r e a t people.
A Christmas Conservatory I w o u l d tell of t h e surprise experienced on a visit t o Mr. George M c W i l liam, g a r d e n e r on t h e estate of Mr. George M. W h i t i n , W h i t i n s v i l l e , Mass., w h o h a s arranged his p l a n t s in exhibition form, a n d t h e y m a k e a gorgeous d i s p l a y , once seen, n e v e r a f t e r w a r d s f o r g o t t e n . A m o n g t h e m are o v e r one t h o u s a n d spikes of c a l a n t h e , v a r y i n g f r o m t h i r t y t o s e v e n t y - f i v e b l o o m s on e a c h spike (a low a v e r a g e is f o r t y - f i v e b l o o m s on each spike). T h i s m e a n s a t least f o r t y - f i v e t h o u s a n d blooms, open, of this c h a s t e a n d b e a u t i f u l orchid, of w h i c h nine distinct varieties are disp l a y e d . T h e y are artistically arranged so t h a t t h e w h i t e s t varieties are a l o n g t h e lower p a r t of t h e benches, t h e p i n k ones b e i n g raised at t h e rear, w i t h their g r a c e f u l a r c h i n g spikes c u r v i n g i n w a r d , p r o d u c i n g a rich b l e n d i n g of brilliant colors. Of c y p r i p e d i u m s there are o v e r fifteen h u n d r e d blooms intermingled in t h e display, t h e general effect b e i n g h e i g h t e n e d b y large n u m b e r s of Dend r o b i u m f o r m o s u m g i g a n t e u m , some h a v i n g b u l b s t h i r t y inches long, c r o w n e d w i t h a cluster of t w e l v e blooms, a perf e c t b o u q u e t in itself. F o r m a n y y e a r s it w a s the general opinion t h a t this p l a n t b e c a m e e x h a u s t e d in three years, n e v e r t o b l o o m again, b u t Mr. M c W i l l i a m has b y caref u l s t u d y of its n a t u r e so u p s e t this t h e o r y t h a t he points w i t h a good degree of satisfaction t o p l a n t s now as v i g o r o u s as ever, in full b l o o m , w h i c h h a v e been u n d e r his culture nineteen y e a r s a n d t h a t h a v e n e v e r once missed blooming. S o m e Lœlia anceps a n d other orchids in smaller n u m b e r s are also in f u l l flower, a n d there are over t w o h u n d r e d poinsettias, m a n y b e a r i n g heads eighteen inches in diameter, also g r e a t n u m b e r s of L u c u l i a gratissima, its full, r o u n d clusters m a k i n g a g r a n d display, w h i l e its peculiar rose m a d d e r t i n t of p i n k g i v e s it distinction even a m o n g t h o u s a n d s of other p i n k blooms. M a n y p l a n t s of L i n u m t r i g y n u m , with their p u r e yellow flowers are a splendid c o n t r a s t , especially as t h e y are g r o u p e d in large masses. CHARLES
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A c a c i a s , snap-dragons, corn flowers a n d sweet peas were all seen in the B o s t o n Christmas windows. A s for the H u b , it is a l w a y s true t h a t " A g e c a n n o t wither her, nor c u s t o m stale Her infinite v a r i e t y . " " C a l i f o r n i a ' s b o t a n i c a l w i z a r d is too practical t o w a s t e t i m e on blue roses. H e h a s a l r e a d y produced m a n y valuable varieties of f r u i t , and even hopes t o i m p r o v e on t h e B o s t o n b e a n . " — St. Louis Globe-Democrat. H e simply c a w n ' t do it. — Boston Transcript. " A f t e r t h e forever-and-forever daisy has b e c o m e p e r f e c t e d a n d t h e plants b e c o m e c o m m o n , it m a y be one of the m o s t cherished of heirlooms. T h e m a n of f a m i l y tree m a y , in future years, p o i n t t o his little p l a n t w i t h pride, as he w o u l d t o an old painting or a suit of a r m o r . " — Boston Journal. " A m a n out on the Pacific coast claims t o h a v e f o u n d a flower t h a t will n o t fade. W e hope he will keep it there, a n d n o t t r y t o get it grown in t h e E a s t . If flowers were fadeless, all p o e t r y a n d romance w o u l d h a v e t o be rewritten. " T h e L a s t Rose of S u m m e r , " and h u n d r e d s of others —· h o w could we get a l o n g w i t h o u t these? A n d the florists, w h a t on earth w o u l d t h e y do for a living ? — Boston Record. V i s i t o r s in B o s t o n — E d w a r d K i r k , B a r H a r b o r , Me., a n d Chas. Fohn, H a r t f o r d , Conn. A Correction Mr. F i n l a y s o n calls our attention to some t y p o g r a p h i c a l inaccuracies in his R a n d o m N o t e s as printed in our last issue. I n describing Cotoneaster " b a y wood-like l e a v e s " should read " b o x wood-like l e a v e s . " Climatic constitut i o n s " should be " c l i m a t i c consdition," a n d t h e " C o u n t e s s of Bromarty" should b e " C o u n t e s s of C r o m a r t y . "
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A n e m o n e Japonica T h e varieties of A n e m o n e J a p ó n i c a are a m o n g t h e m o s t desirable of our h a r d y perennial plants. Commencing t o flower m A u g u s t , t h e y continue t o increase m b e a u t y until c u t d o w n b y h e a v y frost late in t h e fall', f r e q u e n t l y flowering as late as the middle of Nov e m b e r . T h e y delight in soil well-enriched, d u g o v e r a t least f r o m eighteen inches t o t w o feet deep a n d well m a nured with rotten cow manure. They will t h r i v e in a n y s a n d y l o a m y soil· in f a c t , t h e y will succeed in almost a n y porous 'soil, a n d w h e n once planted u n d e r such conditions t h e y c a n remain for m a n y y e a r s on the same place w i t h o u t disturbing. I h a v e k n o w n one group p l a n t e d a t L e n o x , Mass., t o rem a i n t e n y e a r s w i t h o u t b e i n g transp l a n t e d a n d h a v i n g flowered e v e r y y e a r f r o m A u g u s t until c u t d o w n b y frost W h e n these p l a n t s are t r a n s p l a n t e d t h e y will b l o o m t h e first y e a r f u l l y three w e e k s later. I h a v e f o u n d t h a t in our E a s t e r n states the p l a n t s will do decidedly better where t h e y are protected f r o m n o r t h winds. A s h a r d y as t h e y h a v e proven, t h e y m u s t h a v e a p r o t e c t i o n of a good l a y e r of leaves, w i t h long m a n u r e or h e m l o c k b r a n c h e s to keep t h e l e a v e s m place. T h i s is done as soon as t h e ground is frozen. T h e p r o t e c t i o n is r e m o v e d m early spring as soon as there is n o more d a n g e r of h e a v y frost. During the hot and dry summer they should be k e p t well w a t e r e d . T h e r e are a t t h a t season no flowers t h a t will g i v e m o r e pleasure a n d satisf a c t i o n for c u t t i n g a n d general decoration t h a n t h e m a n y varieties w i t h v a r i e d colors t h a t the g r a n d collections of the present time afford. I t seems to me v e r y strange t h a t in this c o u n t r y these b e a u t i f u l a n d useful flowers h a v e n o t f o u n d a m o r e e x t e n s i v e field a m o n g the growers for c u t flowers. I n former years, s a y ten y e a r s ago, we w e r e limited t o three or f o u r varieties, all of w h i c h are still in g r e a t f a v o r , a n d a t this t i m e the f a m i l y h a s g r o w n v e r y numerous. A n e m o n e J a p ó n i c a elegans is t h e oldest, w i t h b r o a d leaves a n d pale rosecolored flowers w h i c h are three inches across and a t t a i n a height of f o u r feet. I t is, m f a c t , the strongest g r o w e r a n d a v e r y profuse bloomer. T h i s is also called rosea h y b r i d a , a n d is v e r y rarely seen a m o n g collections here. A J alba, also called Honorine j o b e r t , is a splendid v a r i e t y w i t h a profusion of large pure w h i t e flowers. T h e flowers are f r o m t w o t o three inches across, w i t h a dense c e n t e r of lemon-colored stamens. I t is a n i n v a l u a b l e v a r i e t y a n d will a l w a y s b e in great f a v o r for its prolific blooms. A n e m o n e J. elegans r u b r a is a semi-double red, w h i c h is a great contrast w i t h t h e a b o v e one. It is also a profuse bloomer a n d a t t a i n s , as the a b o v e one, three feet in height. 1 he W h i r l w i n d also, a semi-double v a riety, pure w h i t e , is a strong a n d profuse bloomer, f o u r feet in height a n d one of the best. L a d y A r d i l a u n is a v e r y e x q u i s i t e w h i t e w i t h a double series of petals, w i t h a strong stiff flower stem, but fails m profuseness of flowers. L o r d A r d i l a u n is a n o t h e r b e a u t i f u l , large w h i t e ' flower; t h e foliage a n d b l o o m are larger t h a n t h e a b o v e , b u t is a s h y bloomer. A . J . rosea superba, a g r e a t i m p r o v e m e n t o v e r t h e v a r i e t y elegans, b e a r s flowers m u c h larger, a n d is a p r o f u s e
bloomer, three feet in height. A . J. C o u p e d ' a r g e n t , h a s double w h i t e flowers w i t h strong a n d robust g r o w t h , a n d is a v e r y distinct v a r i e t y . Queen Charlotte, is a large, semi-double rose flower, underside d a r k rose, a n d is a v e r y strong a n d robust grower. This w a s introduced b y Mr. P f i t z e r of S t u t t g a r t , G e r m a n y , only f o u r y e a r s ago. A . J. Collerette, is a double c r e a m y w h i t e i m b r i c a t e d flower, m e d i u m g r o w t h , A . J. Profusion, is a d w a r f , profuse bloomer, w i t h large, b e a u t i f u l rose flower a n d is fine for an outside border. A . J. elegantissima a t t a i n s a h e i g h t of three t o four feet p r o d u c i n g a q u a n t i t y of flowers w i t h t w o r o w s of p e t a l s of a b e a u t i f u l s i l k y rose. A . J . B e a u t é P a r f a i t e , is a large pure w h i t e of great m e r i t . A . J. M o n t - R o s a bears flowers a t t a i n i n g three to f o u r inches in diameter, well formed, of m o r e t h a n a hundred u n d u l a t e d , cucullated p e t a l s in a m o r e or less regular disposition of f o u r t o five r o w s of petals, color a tender rose with t h e points rose carmine. A . J . Prince Henri, is a double red flower, one of P f i t z e r ' s , t w o feet h i g h . A . J. R o s e d ' A n t o n n e , is a n e w one, flower large, double, ' f o r m e d of f o r t y p e t a l s in f o u r rows, well i m b r i c a t e d ; color, rose-lilac, on t h e reverse rosereddish. I t is a v e r y fine g r o w e r a b o u t t w o or three feet high. A . J . V a s e d ' a r g e n t , is a v a r i e t y w i t h erect s t e m , flower silvery w h i t e w i t h rose reverse,
v e r y large, n e a r l y double, h a v i n g ilearly the f o r m of a' c a c t u s dahlia. A . J. Soir d ' é t é bears flowers v e r y large, n e a r l y double, w i t h five t o six rows of petals well i m b r i c a t e d , of a tender rose in t h e interior a n d purplish a t the exterior. T h i s is a g r a n d n e w one. A n other good n e w one is A . J. T u r b a n , flowers h a v i n g three t o f o u r rows of petals, rose w i n e color. T h i s is a vigorous, profuse flowering plant. A . J. L e N a i n R o s e bears a large double, flat flower, color rose-lilac, p u n c t u a t e d v i o let. T h e p l a n t is quite d w a r f , v e r y r o b u s t a n d vigorous, f o r m i n g large c l u m p s covered w i t h a profusion of flowers. T h i s is a v e r y unique, g r a n d , new variety. T h e a b o v e described varieties w i t h the exception of t h e three original J a p anese a n d t w o varieties introduced b y P f i t z e r of S t u t t g a r t h a v e been introd u c e d b y t h e celebrated a n d successful hybridizer, V . Lemoine of Nancy, F r a n c e . T o h i m w e are i n d e b t e d for t h e m a n y varieties w h i c h h a v e proven so v a l u a b l e t o horticulture. I am adding every new variety t h a t is introduced. T h e reproduction of this class is a v e r y e a s y one b y root c u t t i n g . T h e proper time is during t h e middle of N o v e m b e r . The divisions are placed in flats or p a n s in deep f r a m e or cool greenhouse, a n d p l a n t e d o u t a t t h e end of A p r i l or beg i n n i n g of M a y . J. F. H u s s .
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Business Changes H. G. Maxiner has opened business at 345 Pine Street, Williamsport, Pa. H. H. Berger & Co,. 47 Barclay Street, New York, has been incorporated. L . K . Peacock, Inc., has been incorporated at Ateo, Ν. J. Capital stock, $50,000. Lloyd Swarthout, Washington, Pa., has disposed of his business to Jos. Seaman & Co. The Aurora Greenhouse Co. has opened business at Aurora, 111., under favorable auspices. William Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo., has sold out his business to his son-in-law, J. B. Braidwood. The Planters' Seed Company has opened business at Springfield, Mo., with Frank W. Maas as manager.
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HORTICULTURE ties at the park with the highest esteem of the park authorities, as evidenced by the congratulations extended to Cottage Gardens on their good fortune in having secured the interest of so capable a manager. The department will be materially strengthened under Mr. Hamilton's direction.
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List of Patents Issued Dec. 20, 1904 777,897, Cotton-Picking Apparatus, Barnwell R. Heyward, Albany, Ν. Y . 6 7 7 7 . 9 3 I Weeder. Elijah Link, Piqua, Ohio. 778,089, Shears. . Walter E. Wahlin, Fairview, Utah. Copies of any of the above patents can be procured by sending ten cents in stamps to E. G. Siggers, patent lawyer, Station G., Washington, D. C., by mentioning H O R T I C U L T U R E .
Frank Hamilton, for several years superintendent of Bronx Park, New York, has entered the Cottage Gardens Company as manager of its landscape and nursery sales department, having purchased a substantial interest in the concern. Mr. Hamilton leaves his du-
A t the meeting of the Illinois State Horticultural Society on December 15, Leonard Vaughan of Chicago read a paper on Commercial Floriculture, and William Toole one on Pansy Culture, making a welcome relief from the monotony of fruit talk.
News Notes John T· Doyle of the Portland (Me.) Floral Company, is reported dangerously ill. A water tank at the establishment of E. G. Asmus' Sons, Closter, N. J., was burned on December 20. A greenhouse belonging to Mrs. Ewing at Riverdale Ave. and 235th Street, Kingsbridge, Ν. Y . , was burned on the morning of December 22d. Damage, $1,500. The greenhouses of C. Peseneker & Son, Jersey City N. J., were entered and robbed of the carnation blooms on Friday night, December 23, a little before midnight. Fiancee and Cardinal, intended for exhibition at the last meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, arrived one day late, but in splendid condition, and as seen in the refrigerator at the Flower Market were a feast for the eyes. Among the victims of the conflagration that visited Columbus, O., on the morning of December 21st, were Groff Bros., the florists, whose loss on stock and fixtures is estimated at $1000. Only partially insured. A public project of great magnitude is under consideration by the city government of Springfield, Mass., and the Ν. Υ . , Ν. H. & H. railroad officials, which will mean the expenditure of approximately $3,500,000 in civic improvement, including the development of a picturesque park and boulevard on the shores of the Connecticut river.
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a certificate of merit.
A
short
ago the garden committee of the Mas-
with W . B. Arnold of the
sachusetts Horticultural Society visited
Greenhouses, and is to be introduced
Mr. Arnold's houses and made a v e r y
b y t h a t gentleman
complimentary report on the
this season.
Ex-
variety
hibited at the meeting of the Garden-
as they found it under cultivation.
ers' and Florists' Club of Boston last
has all the good points of Lawson with
week, it was much admired and received
more
fragrance
known to burst.
and has never
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time
which is herewith illustrated, originated Rockland
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C/5 to sell or
Novelties in Carnations to
Introduce Let us hear from you
We will give you a
Good send-off HOUSE
or
VARIEGATED
LAWSON
A t Rockland, Mass.
H O R T I C U L T U R E
170.
Directory of Clubs and Societies
month; annual exhibition early in November. T U X E D O HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Secretaries are respectfully requested to promptly notify HORTICULTURE of any changes of officers of their respective societies. CINCINNATI FLORIST SOCIETY, C i n c i n -
n a t i , Ohio. — Pres., B e n j a m i n G e o r g e ; Vice-Pres., Gus Adrian; Sec'y, Geo. M u r p h y ; Treas., J . W . R o d g e r s . Meetings second S a t u r d a y of e a c h m o n t h , three e x h i b i t i o n s held each y e a r . CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASS'N.
—
Pres., G . A . R o b i n s o n ; i s t V i c e - P r e s . , W . S u c k l i n g ; 2d V i c e - P r e s . , C. G. Johnson; Treas., H . Simmers; Sec'y, A . Η . E wing. N e x t annual meeting in Montreal, p r o b a b l y in A u g u s t .
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Pres., W m . H a s t i n g s ; Vice-Pres., T h o s . Murrav; Sec'y, James MacMachan' Treas.Í George S t e w a r t . Meetings first T u e s , a f t e r the first of each m o n t h . T H E WESTCHESTER COUNTY HORTICULTURE SOCIETY, M o u n t K i s c o , N . Y .
— Pres., A . L . Marshall; Vice-Pres., W m . Wills, K a t o n a h ; S e c ' y , H e r b e r t A . S p a v i n s . Meets e v e r y m o n t h ; a n n u a l reunion a t M o u n t K i s c o . INTERNATIONAL
S O C I E T Y OF
ARBOR-
ICULTURE, Connersville, Ind.—Pres., W m . J. Palmer; Sec'y-Treas., John P. Brown. NEW
BEDFORD
FLORIST CLUB, m e e t s
NEW
ORLEANS
HORTICULTURAL
second T h u r s d a y of e a c h m o n t h . - C O L O R A D O S O C I E T Y OF F L O R I C U L T U R -
ISTS, D e j i v e r , Colo. — Pres., J o h n S a t t e r t h w a i t e ; Treas., Mrs. J . M. J o h n s o n ; S e c ' y , J. A . V a l e n t i n e . A n n u a l m e e t ings, t h i r d T h u r s d a y i n J a n u a r y . T H E DETROIT FLORIST CLUB, D e t r o i t ,
Mich. — Pres., R o b e r t W a t s o n ; VicePres., L . B e m b ; Treas., W a l t e r T a e p k e ; S e c ' y , J. F . S u l l i v a n ; L i b r a r i a n , Norm a n Sullivan. Meetings first a n d third W e d n e s d a y of e a c h m o n t h . THE
GARDENERS'
CLUB
OP
BALTI-
MORE, B a l t i m o r e , Md. — Pres., J o h n A . C o o k ; Vice-Pres., F r e d C. B a u e r ; R e e . S e c ' y , J o h n J. P e r r y ; F i n ! S e c ' y , Philip B . W e l s h ; Treas., F r e d G. B u r g e r ; L i brarian, Chas. M. W a g n e r . Meetings second a n d f o u r t h M o n d a y of each month. FLORISTS'
CLUB
OP
PHILADELPHIA,
Philadelphia, P a . — Pres., J o h n W e s t c o t t ; V i c e - P r e s . , D a v i d R u s t ; T r e a s . , J. W . Colflesh; S e c ' y , E d w i n L o n s d a l e . Meetings first T u e s d a y of each m o n t h .
NEBRASKA FLORIST SOCIETY,
ST. LOUIS FLORIST CLUB. —
MILWAUKEE
FLORIST
CLUB,
Milwau-
MASSACHUSETTS H O R T I C U L T U R A L
SO-
CIETY. A f t e r J a n u a r y 1,1905 : — Pres., Arthur F. Estabrook ; Vice-Pres., R o b e r t T . J a c k s o n ; T r e a s . , Chas. E . Richardson; Sec'y, W m . P. Rich. MONTREAL
GARDENERS
AND
FLOR-
ISTS' CLUB, Montreal, Can. — Pres., Jos. B e n n e t t ; i s t Vice-Pres., A l e x G i b b ; 2d Vice-Pres., A. W a l k e r ; Sec'y-Treas., W m . H. Horobin. TARRYTOWN
HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY, T a r r y t o w n , N . Y . — Pres., J a m e s B a l l a n t y n e ; V i c e - P r e s . , Joseph B r a d l e y ; S e c ' y , E d w a r d W . N e u b r a n d ; Cor. S e c ' y , T h o s . A . L e e ; Treas., J a m e s T . L a w r i e . Meetings last T h u r s d a y of each month. MONMOUTH COUNTY
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY, Oceanic, N . J. — Pres., W m . T u r n e r ; Vice-Pres., George H a l e ; S e c ' y , H . A . K e t t e l ; F i n ' l S e c ' y , Geo. R . K u h n ; Treas. W . W . K e n n e d y . Meetings first and third Fridays of the
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Omaha,
N e b . — Pres., W . R . A d a m s ; VicePres., George Soranson; S e c ' y , L e w i s H e n d e r s o n ; Treas., George S w o b o d a . Meetings second T h u r s d a y of each month. Pres.,
J.
FOR
NUMBER
SIX
J.Beneke; Vice-Pres., W m . Winter; S e c ' y , E m i l S c h r a y ; Treas., O t t o K o e n i g . SOCIETY
OP
IOWA
FLORISTS,
Des
Moines, la. — Pres., J . T . T e m p l e ; Vice-Pres., R . L . B l a i r ; S e c ' y , W e s l e y G r e e n e ; Treas., G . A . H e y n e . UTICA FLORIST C L U B . — P r e s . , F .
J.
B a k e r ; Vice-Pres., S e w a r d H a k e s ; S e c ' y , J. C. S p e n c e r ; Treas., C. F . Seitzer. Meeting first T h u r s d a y of t h e m o n t h ; C h r y s a n t h e m u m m e e t i n g in N o v e m b e r ; Carnation m e e t i n g in F e b r u a r y ; a n n u a l o u t i n g a n d c l a m b a k e in A u g u s t . HOLYOKE
kee, W i s . — Pres., W . A . K e n n e d y ; Vice-Pres., F r e d H . H o l t o n ; S e c ' y , Herm a n V . H u n k e l ; T r e a s . , C. D a l w i g . Meeting first T u e s d a y of each m o n t h .
SO-
CIETY. — Pres., H a r r y P a p w o r t h .
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY,
H o l y o k e , Mass. — Pres., E . A . R e e d ; Treas., Chas. E . M a c k i n t o s h ; S e c ' y , Geo. H . Sinclair. Meetings first Wednesd a y in t h e m o n t h ; E x h i b i t i o n , R o s e s h o w in June. IOWA
STATE
HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY, D e s Moines, l a . — Pres., P . F . K i n n e ; Vice-Pres., W . A . B u r n a p ; S e c ' y , W e s l e y Greene; Treas., E l m e r M . R e e v e s . A n n u a l m e e t i n g at D e s Moines, D e c . 1 3 - 1 6 , 1904. NORTH
SHORE
HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY, Manchester, Mass. — Pres., P . R . S a n b o r n ; Vice-Pres., W . B . J a c k s o n ; Treas., J a m e s M c G r e g o r ; S e c ' y , J a m e s Salter; Fin'l Sec'y, Herbert Shaw. Meetings first and third F r i d a y s of each month. N E W H A V E N COUNTY HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY. — Pres., R . P . P r y d e ; VicePres.,Thos. P e t t i t ; S e c ' y , P a t r i c k K e a n e ; Treas., D a v i d K y d d . Meetings first and third T u e s d a y of the m o n t h You / \ orders. W e Ç w a m 1 advertising. Let us get together. Right quality? Right price? Then advertise it in HORTICULTURE. That's the way to " get there."
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January
possible, January
or 3,
2,
if
Tuesday, at
latest.
In such a paper as this every
cent spent in ad-
vertising is spent wisely, for every line is a paying investment.
DECEMBER
31, 1904
News of the Clubs and Societies
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171
SEEDLING
ROSE
Raised b y Peter Bisset
A t the next meeting of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, Jan. 3, 1905, nominations of officers will be held. The inaugural meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the year 1905 will be held at noon on Saturday, January 7, at Horticultural Hall, Boston. A t the meeting of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society on December 21, Prof. F. W. Card gave a lecture on the San Jose scale and other insects injurious to fruit culture. J. A. Newsham gave a talk on the new introduction in chrysanthemums at the December meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society. A handsome specimen of Adiantum hybridum was shown b y C. W. Eichling. The New Haven County (Conn.) Horticultural Society listened to a talk on hardy perennial plants b y Charles Kern, assistant superintendent of parks, at its meeting on December 20. The report of the recent exhibition was presented and showed a balance to the good, which was very satisfactory. Election of officers takes place on the first Tuesday in January. The program of lectures and discussions to be held at Horticultural Hall, Boston, during the season of 1905 : January 14. — S o m e Recently Introduced Weeds." B y Merritt L. Fernald, Cambridge. January 21. — " Forest Planting for Profit in Massachusetts." B y Theodore F. Borst, Boston. January 28. — " General Discussion on Fruit." To be opened b y E. W. Wood, West Newton. February 4. — " Findings of an Orchard Survey in Western New Y o r k , " with stereopticon illustrations. B y Prof. John Craig, Ithaca, Ν. Y . February 11. — " Dwarf Fruit Trees: their Uses, Propagation and Management." B y Prof. F. A . Waugh, Amherst. February 18. — " Bacteria as Fertilizers," with stereopticon illustrations. B y Dr. George T. Moore, Washington. February 25. — "General Discussion on Flowers." T o be opened by J. Woodward Manning, Reading. March 4. — " Some Aspects of Hardy Flower Culture." B y A . Herrington, Madison, N . J . March n . — " T h e Return to Nature." B y Miss Maud Summers, Cambridge. March 18 — " General Discussion on Vegetables." To be opened by W. W . Rawson, Arlington. The following are the awards made by„the Garden Committee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for the season of 1904 : House of chrysanthemums arranged
The seedling rose, herewith illustrated, is a cross of Liberty on Mme. Abel Chatenay raised at Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C., b y Peter Bisset.
The flower is a fine deep pink of unusual shade and is a good keeper. Mr. Bisset expresses the opinion that it will prove a good commercial cut flower variety, being a very free bloomer.
for effect with other plants — First prize, Mrs. C. C. Converse and Mrs. Lester Leland, Maiden (David F. R o y , superintendant), $40; second prize, H. H. Rogers' estate, Fairhaven (James Garthley, gardener), $20. House of chrysanthemums grown on benches — First prize, M. F. Plant estate, Groton, Conn. (Thomas W. Head, superintendent), $40; second prize, Mrs. C. C. Converse and Mrs. Lester Leland, Maiden, $20. House of palms and foliage plants — First prize, Joseph H. White estate, Brookline (James Wheeler, gardener), $30: second prize, Mrs. John L. Gardner estate, Brookline (William Thatcher, gardener), $20. House of carnations — First prize· M. F. Plant estate, $30; second prize, Edward A . Clark estate, Jamaica Plain (William A. Riggs, gardener), $20. House of roses — First prize, M. F . Plant estate, $30; second prize, Joseph H. White estate, $20.
In addition, gratuities of $10 each are awarded to W . G. Winsor, Brockton, for a dahlia garden; Ν. B. White, Norwood, for efforts in hybridizing and improving the grape; H. A . Stevens Company, Islington, for mushroom house, and T . D. Hatfield, Wellesley, for superior care in maintaining the standard of the Hunnewell estate. Honorable mention is votéd to Charles W. Parker for his estate at Marblehead Neck, and the Mrs. J. L. Gardner estate at Brookline is reported favorably on its first year's entry for the Hunnewell triennial premium. The garden committee for 1905 has been appointed b y the board of trustees, as follows: Oakes Ames, chairman; Charles W. Parker, Arthur H. Fewkes, John A. Pettigrew, Henry P. Walcott, William N. Craig, William P. Rich, George Barker. is
Widespread and incessant publicity to-day essential to success. Look
well to your advertising.
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172
CHRISTMAS M A R K E T Holly, smilax, mistletoe, Decorations, u p they go! L e a v e your irritation where 'Twill be comrade for your care; Into trouble's ample pouch Stow a w a y your ugly grouch ; L e a v e behind your frown and scowl; P u t a w a y each sneer and growl, A n g r y fling and fretful word, P u t them where t h e y won't be heard. Holly, smilax, mistletoe, Decorations, u p they go! N o one wants amid such scenes, Vinegar on Christmas, greens. —Indianapolis News. Christmas in Boston
T h e demand for holly, laurel, pine and wild smilax and other kinds of Christmas greens was remarkable, far surpassing t h a t of previous years. A s in other markets, the average grade of holly was not up to grade, b u t the curtailment of the supply due t o the demands of the railroads for advance guarantee of transportation charges left less opportunity for choosing, this year, and the stock was nicely sold at good figures. Considerable holly arrived too late also, and thus lost its market. This was due to the interruption of through New England traffic b y the action of the Pennsylvania railroad. T h e Merchants and Miners proved to be the most reliable route for freight from the South. In flowers the high-colored goods werfe, as usual, most in demand at the wholesale markets. T h e highest price obtained in Boston for American B e a u t y roses was $100 per hundred. From this they graded down to as low as $8 a hundred for inferior stock. Liberty was a fine seller, and while $50 a hundred was a good price for prime flowers, yet a few of the top-notch grade brought double this figure. Meteor and Queen of Edgely shared in the prosperity t h a t came t o colored material. Bridesmaid sold all the w a y from $3 to $25 a hundred, the best call being for the medium classes usually graded as extra and No. I. T h e smaller stock, short stemmed, off-color or unfresh, was immovable; nobody wanted it at a n y figure. In fact, the choice grades had the call uniformly all through the cut flower list, even among the ordidary classes of buyers. In carnations, the brisk demand extended over the entire week from Monday until Saturday. Lawson, all scarlets and dark reds h a d the preference at from $4 to $6 per hundred, and Enchantress and Fair Maid brought about the same prices although with less alacrity. W h i t e varieties moved slowly at $3 to $4 per hundred. T h e demand for violets kept well up with the supply all through the week, single having the call over the double varieties, the latter selling at from $1.25 to $1.50, while the former brought $1.50 to $2. Poinsettias as cut flowers were practically a failure. These are wanted only in growing form. The usual stagnation existed in the bulb stock sale. R o m a n hyacinth had a feeble sale a t $ i . 2 o t o $1.50 per hundred, with a few choice lots at $2, and paper white narcissi went about the same. L i l y of the valley was not used t o the extent of former years. T h e price ranged from $3 to $5. A few lots of yellow narcissi appeared in the mark e t at the end of the w e e k and were
D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 1904
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sold at $4 and $5. Smilax was not especially called for, neither did asparagus experience anything beyond the ordinary demand. The above remarks, while applying primarily to the wholesale markets, about size up the situation from the standpoint of the retail stores, also. A s heretofore, the flower sales were rather insignificant in advance, most of the activity being in the line of plants. White flowers were, as a rule, unsalable, lilies, hyacinths and white carnations being thoroughly stranded. L i l y of the valley w a s the only white bloom t h a t received any encouragement. T h e sale of violets was immense. These, with American B e a u t y roses led everything else in the popular estimation. T h e plant sales were larger than ever at Christmas, b u t the line w a s drawn at palms or other flowerless plants. A z a leas — the colored varieties — Lorraine begonias, ardisias and cyclamens had the lead. Poinsettias fell off considerably from their record and from the preparations made for them. Jerusalem cherries, which sold v e r y well last year, fell behind-hand and the white azaleas, of which a few were used for the sake of contrast still remain in the store windows bearing mute witness to the public's prejudice against .anything white at Christmas. T h e weather was steadily cold and clear. " For this relief, much t h a n k s . " Philadelphia Christmas Report
B e a u t y roses were in fine demand and 25 t o 50 per cent better in price than last Christmas ; quality v e r y good ; supply under the normal on account of some of our larger growers being off crop. Liberty was in equally good demand, and, like all red flowers, brought prices above the normal; m a n y orders had to be cut 25 t o 50 per cent and some late ones turned down entirely. Quality good; some extra fine ones brought $9 a dozen. Bridesmaids sold v e r y well all through —· much better than Brides did. Quality good, although not as good as in former years; I think these two roses must be deteriorating and that there will be need of new blood here soon ; prices were about as good as usual. Golden Gate was in good shape and not over-plentiful and sold well at about the usual Christmas prices. There w a s v e r y little salted stock among these or among any other varieties of roses. P i t y the same cannot be said of the carnation market. R e d carnations were in great demand and v e r y scarce; brought big money. Stroud's Flamingo were v e r y fine and brought as high as $2 per dozen; other good sellers were Prosperity, Enchantress, Genevieve Lord, Lawson, and Harry Fenn. Fenn is a rattling good keeper and has become a great favorite among the retailers here; it is a trifle smaller than Lawson or Harlowarden, but is v e r y bright, lively crimson and a steady bloomer. Whites hung fire, and were hard to move. Pinks went better. Some of the growers allowed the flowers to stay on the plants too long and they were soft when they got in. This is not " s a l t i n g , " b u t just as bad — perhaps worse. I t would be far better t o run short than to ship stuff to customers in t h a t soft state — t h e y look all right when delivered, b u t will probably be all asleep b y morning.
Now, with salting y o u can cut a green carnation and salt it a w a y and it m a y open u p all right and harden so that it will really keep better when delivered than the soft stock newly cut. This refers more especially to whites this year and only touches a few of the growers. B o t h sugaring and salting are bad practices that ought to be prohibited! Lilies, only a few and all sold in advance; m a n y more could have been sold. R o m a n hyacinths and narcissi went fairly well, b u t no advance in prices. Lily of the valley was fine and in good demand at normal prices. Violets nothing wonderful. Saturday was a bad day and nearly ruined the sale of violets; hurt them more than a n y other flowers. Cypripediums were in fair supply and demand; cattleyas, scarce and in good demand. Greens normal. Gardenias scarce; m a n y orders remained unfilled. Christmas Prices a t Philadelphia
Roses: American Beauty, fancy and special, $75 to $125; extra, $50 to $75; Nos. ι and 2, $25 t o $40; Bride and Bridesmaid, extra, fancy and special, $15 to $25; ι and 2, $3 to $10; Liberty, fancy and special, $60 to $75; extra, $20 to $40; ι and 2, $8 to $15; Golden Gate, fancy and special, $20 to $25; extra, $10 to $15; 1 and 2, $4 to $8. Carnations: Lawson, $6 to $10; Enchantress, $10 to $12; other varieties, $4, $6, $8, $10, $12. Violets, $.75 to $2. Lilies, $20. Narcissi and hyacinths, $2 to $3. Lily of the valley, $3 to $6. Smilax, $15. Asparagus, $35 to $50. P i t t s b u r g Wholesale Cut Flower Market
Christmas Report E v e r y b o d y seems more than satisfied with the results of Christmas week's business. T h e sale of cut flowers was heavier than last year .and all plantsmen and florists who handled plants report that plants sold very well and at better prices than previous years. .The wholesalers feel elated over business in general. The weather Friday and Saturday was most disagreeable. In cut flowers fañcy stock was not plentiful, and as usual not near enough red of any sort of cut flowers to go around. T h e home product of roses and carnations was never better; stock came in fresh and of good color. The prevailing prices of Friday and Saturday on roses were : American Beauties, special and fancy, $75 to $100 ; extra, $60 to $70 ; firsts, $30 to $45 ; seconds, $15 to $20. Brides and Bridesmaids, special and fancy, $18 to $25 ; extras and firsts, $12 to $15 ; seconds, $6 to $8 ; culls, $3 to $4. Liberty, specials, $30 to $40 ; extras, $20 to $25 ; firsts and seconds, $10 to $15. Carnations, Enchantress and fancy red, $10 to $12, Lawson, $6 to $10, lower grades, according to quality, $3 to $6 ; culls, no demand at any price. Violets, $2 to $3 ; single violets, $1 to $1.25. The only stock on which there was a glut was R o m a n hyacinths and the lower grades of the poorer varieties of white carnations. T h e market on holly and trees was poor._ On Friday and Saturday holly of fair quality was sold as low as $.65 per case, and trees 3 for $.25.
DECEMBER
31, 1904
HORTICULTURE
CHRISTMAS MARKET Christmas at Baltimore
Good roses of all kinds were scarce. There was an abtindance of carnations of all colors except red; these were of insufficient supply. Notwithstanding the extremely bad weather, Baltimore florists assert that they experienced the best average business they ever had. Monday and Tuesday of this week sees a continued scarcity of all cut flower stock, due to the continued rainy weather. Christmas prices were as follows: — Roses: Beauty, fancy and special, $75; extra, $50; Nos. 1 and 2, $15 to $25; supply short; Bride and Bridesmaid, $6 to $15 ; Golden Gate and Ivory, $6 to $15; Perle, $4 to $8. Carnations: Lawson, $5 to $8; Enchantress, $6 to $8; others, $3 to $6. Violets, single or double, $1 to $1.50. Lilies, $10 to $18. Narcissi, $2 to $3. Roman hyacinths, $2.50 to $3. Lily of the valley, $3 to $4. Smilax, $15 to $25. Asparagus, $25 to $50. Buffalo Christmas Market Report
Christmas trade as a whole was satisfactory. Good pink, white and red roses, and same in carnations were short in supply. American Beauties and Violets moved slow. Bulbous stock cleaned up fairly well, and other miscellaneous flowers sold at fair prices. There was an over-supply of holly, roping and loose and also Christmas trees. Ground-pine — roping and loose — also laurel roping, sold fairly well. The plant report from the retailers seems to be very encouraging. T h e y claim that cut flowers are too high, that the public takes more to plants, and you can't blame them, when you see some of the pickled stock that comes in, in the line of carnations and other flowers.
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fairly demanded, and there was no trouble in getting satisfactory quantities. The Society of K e n t u c k y Florists will hold its regular meeting the night of January the third. It was suggested that a Bowling Club be formed, and this will be considered at this meeting. New officers will be installed, and a large attendance is hoped for. The meeting will probably be held at one of the stores.
Louisville's Christmas
The week past was one very satisfactory in every particular, Christmas trade being up to expectations. Carnations of extra quality were in evidence, but only in fair quantities. Roses of choice quality were easy to get, 'and sold satisfactorily. Violets were of good quality, but being in poor condition, of course did not sell very well. Hyacinths and narcissus sold very well in large quantities, the quality having been very good. Lily of the valley and mignonette were also heavily demanded. Some Lorraine begonias, cyclamens, azaleas, etc., were selling very well. Christmas greens were
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Buffalo Christmas prices were as follows: Roses: Beauty, fancy and special, $75; to $100 extra, $50 to $60; Nos. 1 and 2, $ 2 j to $30; plenty of them; Bridesmaid and Bride, fancy and special, $15 to $18; extra, $10 to $12; ι and 2, $6 to $8; Liberty, fancy and special, $20 to $25; extra, $15 to $18; ι and 2, $10 to $12; Golden Gate and other varieties, $6 to $15, according to grade. Carnations: Lawson, $4 to $8. Enchantress, $6 to $8 ; others, $3 to $5 ; Violets, $1 to $2. Lilies, $10 to $15. Narcissi and hyacinths, $2 to $4. Lily of the valley, $3 to $5. Smilax, $15.
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The FINEST WHITE Without exception, the best in their respective classes. $12 per 100. $100 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.]
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Philadelphia
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Adrian, Mich.
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J O H N I. R A Y N O R W h o l e s a l e C o m m i s s i o n Florist ^ S TEL. 1098 MADISON SQUARE
BOXES
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at t h e
Flower Growers' Market 55-57 W . 26th Street N E W YORK
Square
JOHN YOUNG
Wholesale
FLORIST
51 W e s t 28th St., N e w York
Telephone, 1905 Madison Sq. Beet Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Special Violets, Lily of the Valley, Orchide and Lilies Renowned Cottage Garden Carnations
JULIUS LANG W h o l e s a l e Florist Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly.
53 W E S T SOtli S T .
N E W YORK
Telephone. 280 Madison Sq.
Violet and Carnation Growers
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GUNTHER
W. 29th Street, New York Recognized Headquarters for HIGH Q U A L I T Y F L O W E R S 17 years established Tel., SSI Madison Sq.
Geo.
Saltford
WHOLESALE FLORIST
4 6 W E S T 2 9 t h ST.,
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NEW Y O P K
Telephone 3393 Madison Sq. C o n s i g n m e n t s Solicited.
Chas. Smith
Wholesale Florist a t The Flower Market
55 to 57 W. 26th Street,
Bonnot
New York City
Bros.
WHOLESALE
FLORISTS
55 and 57 W 26th St. Cut Flower Exchange.
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JAMES Ά. HAMMOND
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BOSTON, M A S S .
T e l e p h o n e , 299 M a d i s o n Opon 6 A. M .
Commission
Tel . 854 Madison Sq.
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Florist
NEW YORK CITY
Consignments receive conscientious and prompt attention. Highest market price guaranteed. The finest stock in the market always on hand.
49 W . 28 St., N e w York City
Dealer ία
Choice Cut Flowers
15 Province Street
FRANK
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Wholesale Commission
Economical
TEL. MAIN 6267
1904
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Walter F. Sheridan
SOLE A G E N T S FOR
Durable
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A full line of Choice Cut Flower stock for all purposes. Comprises every variety grown for N e w York market, at current prices
CUT FLOWERS FOLDING
DECEMBER
YOUNG 42 West
28th
Street
West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq.
CO. N U G E N T WHOLESALE
FLORISTS
Telephone, 206S Madison Sq. CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS, ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novelties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants in our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee outof-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed.
N E W YORK'S CHRISTMAS FLOWER TRADE T h e w e e k previous t o Christinas s a w a v e r y light traffic a n d , a s t h e shipping trade is p r a c t i c a l l y dead i n this center, n o incentive t o a n y m a t e r i a l a d v a n c e in values w a s g i v e n until S a t u r d a y , w h e n , t o w a r d s evening, things b e g a n t o w a k e u p . A t t h e finish t h e m a r k e t w a s cleaned u p in good shape and, although there w a s a certain a m o u n t of stock l e f t unsold, y e t there w a s n o cause for fault-finding on t h e p a r t of growers or wholesalers, a n d so f a r a s t h e retailers were concerned, t h e y t o o k good care n o t t o overload on a n y t h i n g t h a t could be supplied a t short notice f r o m t h e wholesaler's lockers. O n e of t h e causes c o n t r i b u t i n g t o t h e generally satisfact o r y result w a s t h e f a c t t h a t b u t little " p i c k l i n g " w a s practiced, t h e shippers sending in their crop in fair q u a l i t y right along as i t b e c a m e ready. This c o m m e n d a b l e purpose n o t to either overload or strip t h e m a r k e t a t a n y period. D u r i n g t h e d a y of t h e 24th, n o unusual d e m a n d w a s a p p a r e n t , a n d a large q u a n t i t y of stock w a s disposed of a t m o d e r a t e figures a n d a rather quiet air p e r v a d e d t h e entire wholesale district; b u t t h e f a c t of all this stock h a v i n g been cleaned u p helped t o ensure a good m a r k e t f o r t h e e v e n i n g shipments. I t w a s then seen t h a t prime Bridesmaid and L i b e r t y roses w o u l d b e readily disposed of a n d these, as well a s American B e a u t y , cleaned u p splendidly. B e a u t y h a d been selling cheaper t h a n w a s t h e case one y e a r a g o , b u t considering t h e prices t h a t prevailed previous to Christmas, t h e final result o u g h t t o be v e r y pleasing t o t h e growers of this rose. Carnations were i n v e r y h e a v y crop all t h r o u g h t h e w e e k a n d i t w a s impossible f o r t h e wholesalers t o reach t h e prices of 1903 on a n y line, b u t a t t h e close only t h e w h i t e ones a n d a f e w odd varieties w e r e l e f t o v e r t o prove t h a t e v e r y t h i n g will n o t g o — even for a holiday. Color w a s w a n t e d . B r i d e roses consequently h u n g fire as did also P a p e r W h i t e narcissi a n d R o m a n hyacinths. O t h e r than t h e deman d f o r color i t cann o t b e said t h a t a n y u n u s u a l t e n d e n c y m a n i f e s t e d itself t o w a r d a n y t h i n g in particular. T h e great leader in t h e c u t
FORD
BROS.
I l l W e s t 30th Street,
N e w York
Up-Hudson Violets Fancy Carnations
A full line of all CUT FLOWERS T e l e p h o n e , 3870 o r 3871 M a d i s o n S q u a r e
THE ONLY HOUSE
Handling the Superb N e w Carnation
VICTORY
To be disseminated in 1906
ALEX. J. GUTTMAN
Wholesale Florist
52 W. 29th St., New York
Edward C . Horan W h o l e s a l e Florist 55 W E S T 28th S T .
Tel. ¡*¡>j Madison Sq.
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A. L. Y O U N G & C O .
WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 W. 23th St., New York
Tel. 2559 Madison
Sq.
MOORE, HENTZ & NASH WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 West 26th St., New York Telephone Call : 756 Madison Sq.
The RELIABLE
HOUSE
JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments
43 West 3 0 t h Street,
Solicited
New York
City
Telephone No. 325 Madison Square.
J A MTHE E SORIGINAL HART
Wholesale Florist FLOWERS HANDLED ON COMMISSION CAREFUL PACKING and SHIPPING
117 West 30th Street, New York
DECEMBER
FIN E Beauty,
H O R T I C U L T U R E
31, 1904
Bride,
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PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS A fine lot of Azaleas in great v a r i e t y ; a l w a y s on hand, in flower from now until Easter.
For New Year's Ê
Large Assortment of Ferns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanus, A r a l i a i , Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Marantas, Crotons, etc., etc. : : : : : : : : : : : :
$12.50, $25.00 and $40.00 per 100
W H O L E S A L E PRICE LIST ON A P P L I C A T I O N
A. LEUTHY & COMPANY
Order Early to Prevent Disappointment
Importers and Exporters Growers and Dealers
S A M U E L S. PENNOCtt
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A s p a r a g u s , and Other Greens
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Beauties ^ Liberties
CARNATIONS
All the Latest Introductions in Best Grades filled
Prompt shipments
THE LEO NIESSEN CO.
WhoFlteorll!of
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G A L A X , EtC·
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Philadelphia
PERKINS STREET NURSERIES
ROSLINDALE
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FANCY
Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., WANTED:
- P I T T S B U R G , Pa .
C o n s i g n m e n t s of H i g h G r a d e C a r n a t i o n s .
flower procession was, as usual, the American Beauty rose, Bridesmaid and Liberty following. And it is not too much to say that carnations and violets held their own Lily of the valley did fairly well, but much of it was rather soft and had to be unloaded cheap. Among the mentionable things seen on " t h e street" were some fine Lilium lancifolium rubrum at Raynor's, said to have been grown b y Louis Schmutz, also H. A. Spavins' scarlet seedling carnation "Mrs. Wood," carnation Rstella at J. K . Allen's, which proved itself to be a model Christmas scarlet, Ulrich Brunner roses at T r a e n d l y & Schenck's, fancy carnations as big as dahlias at John Young's, and some remarkable phalsenopses at W. S. Allen's. The prevalent prosperity extended as well over the 29th St. and 30th St. wholesale marts and in the other direction to the 26th Street markets, where in the early morning hours an old-fashioned rush was experienced. And so, for once, a merry Christmas came to all. The Christmas Plant Trade in New York
Superlative language would be required to adequately describe the Christmas plant trade of the great metropolis for .1904. A peculiar and very satisfactory feature of the business was the w a y in which it was distributed over several days instead of coming in all at once as on some past occasions. The quality of plants was excellent on every side. So good were they that, b y common accord, as it were, the store florists refrained from any effort to improve them b y the addition of trimmings, using only the piece of ribbon so dear to the heart of femininity, to suggest the holiday idea. As to receptacles, the variety of styles and material was very limited, especially in the high-
class stores. There were some natural twig baskets and boxes in which little orange trees. Primula obconica,. and some other things looked most charming, " R u s s i a n " boxes made of rough, gray material in imitation of weatherstained wood, in which mixed plants appeared quite at home and, among the unusual things, there were blooming cattleyas in regulation orchid baskets. B u t the main receptacle used was a pot basket of either red or green straw braid. Of crepe paper, mats and similar pot-covering material very little was m evidence. Bells and other artificial things were also in noticeably small use in the fashionable sections of the city. The variety of plants offered was not different, materially, from that of one year ago, except that the proportion of Lorraine begonias was much larger. The other leading staples were poinsettias (in pans) of varying heights, azaleas (mostly pink or red) in various sizes, Erica melanthera, ardisias, oranges, primulas and orchids. The latter were represented b y calanthes, cypripediums and cattleyas mainly. A good many plants dependent upon their foliage for their beauty were used, particularly in the mixed baskets as shown b y those enterprising firms, McConnell, Dards and Stumpp, who set the fashions for the swell up-town folks. Among these were dracasnas, pandanuses, small palms, ferns, etc. Touched up with a plant or two of cypripedium insigne or Spicerianum, a few holly twigs, and a dash of red ribbon, they were all right. Imported hollies were seen in great abundance.
BERGER BROTHERS 1220 Filbert Street
B E L l
GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND CO.
CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters
54 Hawley St. - BOSTON The Only Wholesale Plant House in N e w York City Saves
Time
Saves
CHARLES
50 West 29th Street
Money
Saves
Trouble
MILLANQ
New York City
TELEPHONES, 3860-38G1 MADISON SQ.
To Out of Town Buyers
W h e n 111 w a n t o f a I t E L I A B L E C O M M I S S I O N H O U S E in Pliila., w h y not try
...BAKER...
T H E Oldest Wholesale Florist in Philadelphia
Address: 1432 SO. PENN SQUARE
FRED EHRET ^ R . s t Center f o r B R I D E S , M A I D S , B E A U T I E S , C A R N A T I O N S , Etc. CHRYSANTHEMUMS until Christmas, including; D o r o t h y Faust, F a n c y W h i t e .
1403-5 Eairmount Ave., PHILADELPHIA. Established 1890 Mention HOKTICULTÌ'RE w h e n you write.
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31, 1904
W H O L E S A L E D E A L E R I N GALAX L E A V E S
V e r y b e s t g - a l i i v l e a v e « g a t h e r e d fremii t r o n i t h e w o o d « - c a n s u p p l y 1 , 0 0 0 o r 1,(MM>.000. g r e e n o r b r o n z e . I t w i l l p a y y o u t o w r i t e m e . C * o o d Ktock, l o w p r i c e s , q u i c k s h i p m e n t s . T e l e g r a p h o r d e r » a s p e c i a l t y . W h o l e s a l e t r a d e s u p p l i e d , b u t it* y o u r w h o l e s a l e r d o e s n o t h a n d l e m y s t o c k , w r i t e d i r e c t t o m e a n d g e t f r e s l i g - a l a x , l a r g - e o r s m a l l l e a v e s , t h e g e n u i n e w a x y g-loss c o l o r t h a t m a k e s g - a l a x l e a v e s b e a u t i f u l a n d w h i c h c a n n o t l i e o b t a i n e d e x c e p t 011 f r e s h l e a v e s j u s t picked f r o m the native woods. I can compete with any one on earth. Cold storage orders booked now for future d e l i v e r y . L e t m e h a v e y o u r o r d e r s f o r i m m e d i a t e u s e n o w a n d y o u w i l l s t a r t t h e Λ Τ Κ %%' V C A U I I I G H Ï . E.
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A s e x p e c t e d , Chicago's h o l i d a y p l a n t trade w a s e x t r e m e l y large. M a n y m o r e a n d b e t t e r g r o w n p l a n t s w e r e seen t h a n ever before. L a r g e azaleas, l a r g e l y V e r v a : a n e a n a and Simon Mardner, w e r e offered in fair q u a n t i t y , a n d the retailers report n o t one left over. H e a t h e r w a s also in good s u p p l y a n d f o u n d r e a d y b u y e r s . O t h e r p l a n t s furnished in greater or less n u m b e r s w e r e c y c l a mens, poinsettias, primulas, ardisias, crotons, dracaenas a n d Gloire de L o r raine begonias, the l a t t e r in m u c h b e t t e r q u a l i t y t h a n last y e a r . A n increased d e m a n d for p l a n t a r r a n g e m e n t s is rep o r t e d b y t h e retail stores, also a preference for the larger sizes of plants.
in t h e c u t flower list. V i o l e t s w e r e n e v e r b e t t e r in q u a l i t y a n d t h e s u p p l y was heavy. On Saturday afternoon prices dropped t o $ i per h u n d r e d for t h e best double, a n d on M o n d a y t h e y c o u l d n o t b e m o v e d . Carnations experienced a v e r y h e a v y d e m a n d , a n d t h e retailers f o u n d no f a u l t w i t h the prices asked for t h e select grades. A r e m a r k able f e a t u r e of t h e late m a r k e t w a s t h e r a l l y on w h i t e carnations, w h e r e b y stocks w e r e c o m p l e t e l y cleaned u p . T h e d e m a n d for a n y k i n d of carnations w a s so g r e a t on M o n d a y m o r n i n g t h a t it h a d the effect of developing the highest prices of the season. Orchids comm a n d e d an increased call. L a t e n e s s of delivery at M c K e l l a r ' s , t h e leading orchid house, caused a considerable shortage a n d m a n y m o r e could h a v e been sold h a d t h e y been received on time. Poinsettias f o u n d a r e a d y sale. T h e r e w a s some superb stock received, b r a c t s m e a s u r i n g f r o m eighteen to t w e n t y - f o u r inches in diameter, on stems five t o eight feet long. Tulips are a p p e a r i n g in this m a r k e t a n d are q u i c k l y p i c k e d u p . Muir h a d some fine Y e l l o w Prince w i t h perfect flowers a n d fair stems, g r o w n at his 35th Street place. A large local tulip forcer reports t h a t L a R e i n e is forcing v e r y slow this season, c o m i n g w i t h o u t flowers, T h e r e w a s the usual disposition t o pickle stock b u t , despite t h e depleted m a r k e t a n d brisk d e m a n d , b u y e r s refused t o t a k e old stuff, a n d c o n s e q u e n t l y it found its last resting place in the g a r b a g e barrel.
Chicago W h o l e s a l e Cut F l o w e r Cut
Flowers
R e c e i p t s of c u t flowers were generally light. T h e out-of-town d e m a n d w a s a b o u t t h e same as last y e a r . L o c a l d e m a n d w a s n e v e r better. T h e best grades in e v e r y line w e r e called for. O n A m e r i c a n B e a u t y roses, the s u p p l y w a s considerably below t h e call. F a n c y grades of the t e a varieties received also a h e a v y call a n d some orders h a d t o b e refused. L i b e r t y w a s t h e scarcest i t e m
Prices
For Christmas Week, Dec. 19 to 26. R o s e s : A m e r i c a n B e a u t y , f a n c y and special, $80 t o $100, enough to fill all orders; e x t r a , $75 to $90, scarce; Nos. 1 a n d 2, $40 to $65; B r i d e a n d Bridesmaid,· best, $15 to $25; m e d i u m , §8 to $12; lower grades, $4 t o $6, all cleaned u p ; L i b e r t y , best, $20 to $25; m e d i u m , $15 t o $18; lower grades, $8 t o $12, no picked stock of this i t e m ; Meteor, Golden G a t e a n d C h a t e n a y , best, $15
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t o $ 18 ; m e d i u m , $8 t o $ 12 ; lower grades, $4 t o $6 ; C h a t e n a y in great demand. Carnations: L a w s o n , $4 t o $10; E n chantress, $6 t o $10; other varieties, $3 t o $8. Lilies scarce at $16. Narcissi, $3 to $4. R o m a n hyacinths, $2 to $3. L i l y of the v a l l e y , $3 to $5. L a Reine tulips, No. ι , $6; No. 2, $3. Mignonette $4 t o $12, splendid q u a l i t y . Violets, single, $.50 t o $2; double, $1 to $3. A d i a n t u m , $.75 t o $1.25. Asparagus plumosa, $35 t o $50. Smilax, $12 t o $16. C a t t l e y a s , $50 t o $100. Cypripediums, $15 to $20. Poinsettias, special, S50; e x t r a , $30 to $40; short stem, $12 to $25.
Chicago N e w s
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L a c e y Y o u n g of Freeport, Mich , is in Chicago for the winter. F. W . T a y l o r , chief of D e p a r t m e n t of A g r i c u l t u r e a t the W o r l d ' s Fair, w a s a visitor. T h e wife of A r t h u r Janetschke, 447 67th Street, died of pneumonia, December 28, l e a v i n g three children. T h e wife of J. H. Mulder, proprietor of the C r y s t a l P a l a c e Floral Co., 2211 C o t t a g e G r o v e A v e n u e , died of pneumonia, D e c e m b e r 28. If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. jZf
" A long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together " — for advertiser, buyer and us, means success for all.
CHAS.W.McliELLAR 51 WABASH AVE., CHICAGO Western Headquarters for Choice Orchids, Valley Violets and all Cut ñewers
HORTICULTURE
D E C E M B E R 31, 1904
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GHORMLEY
57 West 28th St.
NEW YORK
A L L P O P U L A R R O S E S and
CARNATIONS
VIOLETS
RHINEBECK
THE CREAM
Poinsettias, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Hyacinths, Paper Whites, all Greens J&
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Seasonable
Flowers.
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Rose
DECEMBER 31, 1904
Killarney
Dr. Robert Huey, who is one of the best amateur rosarians in this country, states that Killarney is the finest everblooming outdoor rose we have to-day. This variety was sent out b y Alexander Dicksen & Sons in 1898, and is described b y them as follows : — " A charming rose of robust growth, and free branching habit; the blooms are large, the buds very long and pointed, petals very large and of great substance; color, flesh, shaded white suffused with pale pink; a lovely and distinct rose of great merit."
SPORT
THE
FAMOUS
LAWSON
Planted May iSth, in full crop middle of August
ROOTED
CUTTINGS:
$10.00 per 100 $40.00 per 500 $75.00 per 1000
Lawson NOW BEADY! M. H.
A s k your Brother Florist if he saw it at the Detroit Carnation Show. Ten to one he will say it's a good carnation to grow. Received CERTIFICATE OF MERIT at Detroit Carnation Show—scoring 87 pts.
W. J. Palmer & Son
WALSH
Rose Specialist W O O D S HOLE,
Dr. Huey says that last summer with ordinary attention in the open ground he could gather some roses from Killarney every day during the summer. A. B. Scott, of Robert Scott & Son, thinks this is the best rose for the amateur that we thus far have. It is reported that Messrs. Dreer are to make a specialty of it the coming season. Benjamin Dorrance of Wilkesbarre has quite an extensive lot of it under cultivation for cut blooms, and ships heavily to the New Y o r k market, where the variety has a good standing and is freely handled b y the leading retailers.
FROM
MRS. T H O M A S
MASS.
L a n c a s t e r , Ν. Y.
T H R E E PRIZE WINNING CHRYSANTHEMUMS MAJESTIC, ADEL1A, MADONNA $15.oo per too. $3.oo per doz.
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MICH.
ORCHIDS
We are headquarters for Orchids in the United States If you want Orchids for pleasure or profit, we espectfully solicit your orders. Catalogue on Application.
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Geraniums I Carnations SEND FOR
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In planning your advertising for the coming year, remember that
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the season through to prove itself the best medium in the country.
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CARNATIONS SELECTED
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1904
DECEMBER 31,
HORTICULTURE
Index to Advertisers Allen J. Κ Arnold W . Β
Page 177 181
Baker Wm. J 175 Bayersdorfer H . & Co.158 Benthey-Coatsworth Co. 180 Berger Bros 175 Boas W . J . & Co. ..177 Boddington A. T . . . . 157 Bonnot Bros 174 Boston Florist Letter Co 177 Brague L . Β 183 Breitmeyer's Sons, J. 178 Budlong J. A 176 Carpenter-Morton Co.183 Clucas& Boddington. 157 Cottage Gardens 156 Dards 158 Dexter Bros. Co 183 Dreer H. A 181-183 Ehret Fred
175
Farquhar R. & J. & Co 157 Fenrich J. S 174 Ford Bros 174 •Ghormley W 177 Globe Gas Light Co. 183 G r e y T . J. & Co. ..1180 Gunther W . H 174 Guttman Alex. J 174
Page Flower Boxes
McCarthy N . F. & Co 177 McConnell Alex 158 McKellar Charles W . 176 Micheli H. F. Co. . . . 1 6 6 Millang Charles 175 Millang Frank 174 Moore, Hentz &Nashl74 Niessen Co. Leo
175
Palmer, W . J. & Son 178 Pennock Samuel S. - .175 Peterson's Nurseries . 182 Pierson F. R. Co. . . . 154 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . 184 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 175 Pye R . C 178 Rawson W . W . & Co. 180 Raynor John 1 174 Reid Edward 175 Robinson H. M . & Co 173 Rockland Conservatories 181 Rolker August & Son 180 Saltford Geo 174 Sander & Son 18Ü Schlegel & Fottler Co. 157 Sharp, Partridge &CO.183 Sheridan W . F 174 Siggers E. G 183 Simpson R 180 Skidelsky S. S 173 Smith Charles 174 Smith Nathan & Son. 173 Standard Plate Glass Co 183 Stumpp Geo. M 158 Sutherland Geo. A . Co 175 Suzuki & Iida 180 Situations & Wants.. 179
Hagemann W . & Co. Hammond J. A Hart James Herr Albert M Hill E. G . C o Hinode Florist Co E. Hippard Hitchings & Co Hitchcock Ε. H Horan E. C Hub Engraving C o . . .
157 174 174 178 181 177 183 184 176 174 168 Traendly & Schenck 177 Thorburn J. M . & Co 180
Kasting W . F Klunder Koral M f g . Co
177 158 177
Walsh M . H 178 Ward C. .W 156 Ward Ralph M . Co. .180 Watson Geo. C 173 Lager & Hurrell 178 Welch Bros 174 Lang Julius 174 Weiland & Risch 176 Lord & Burnham Co. 184 Littlefield H. F 183 Young John 174 Luethy A . & Co. . . . 1 7 5 Young & Nugent . . . 174 Young Thomas Jr. ..158 Mangel 158 Young A . L . & Co . . 174
Buyers' Directory Page Agricultural Implements Thos. J. Grey & Co. 180 Asparagus Plumosa H. F. Mitchel
166
Asters Benthev-Coatsworth Co 180 Baskets H. Bayersdorfer & Co.158 Begonia, Rex Nathan Smith & Son 173 Books, Horticultural Geo. C. Watson 173 Bulbs and Tubers A. T . BoddinKlon . . .157 Ralph M . Ward & Co 180 Cannae Nathan Smith & Son 173 Carnations J . Breitmeyer's Sons . 178 ü . C. Pye 178 A . M . Herr 178 S. S. Skidelsky 173 W . J. Palmer & Son 178 Carnation Bands H. F. Micheli Co 166 Carnation, Variegated Lawson
Page Carnation, R ' b ' t Craig Cottage Gardens 156 Conifers Cottage Gardens
156
Chrysanthemums J. Breitmeyer's Sons. 178 Nathan Smith & Son 173 R. C. Pye 178 Cold Storage Valley Suzuki & Iida
180
Cyclamen Seed Schlegel & Fottler Co.157 Daisy, Queen Alexand ra H. A. Dreer 181 Engravers Hub Engraving Co... 172 Fern Dishes H. Bayersdorfer & Co.158 Ferns, Hardy Η. M . Robinson & Co.173 Ferns,
Piersoni Elegantissima
F. R. Pierson Co. . . . 154
J. W . Boas & Co. ..177 Galax Leaves E. H. Hitchcock 176 H. M . Robinson & Co.173 Welch Bros 174 Geraniums A . M . Herr
178
Nathan Smith & Son 173 Glass
179
Page Rose, Richmond E . G . Hill Co 181 Salvia Bonfire H. F. Micheli Co 166 Seeds A. T . Boddington 157 H. F. Micheli Co 166 W . W . Rawson & Co. 180 Thos. J. Grey & Co..180 R . & J. Farquhar & Co 157 Schlegel & Fottler Co.157 J. M . Thorburn & Co 180 Geo. C.Watson 173
Standard Plate Glass 183 Co Sharp, Partridge & Co.183 Glazing Points Sheep Manure H. A . Dreer 183 Robt. Simpson 180 Grape Vines, Hothouse Shingle Stains R. & J. Farquhar & Dexter Bros 183 Co 157 Shrubs, Ornamental Green Goods Cottage Gardens 156 H. M . Robinson & Co 173 Snapdragon
Greenhouse Builders J. Breitmeyer's Sons.. 178 Lord & Burnham Co. 184 Spruce, Baled Pierson-Sefton Co. ..184 183 Hitchings & Co 184 L . B. Brague Greenhouse Heaters Pierson-Sefton Co. ..184 Lord & Burnham Co. 184 Hitchings & Co 184 Hot Bed Sash Hitchings & Co 184 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . 184 Importing Houses Aug. Rolker & Sons .180 Wm. Hagemann & Co.157 Ralph M . Ward & Co.180 Japanese Plants Hinode Florist C o . . . . 177 Lamps Globe Gas Light Co. 183 Lilies Hinode Florist C o . . . . 177 Lily of the Valley Pips Suzuki & Iida 180 Wm. Hagemann & Col57 R. & J. Farquhar & Co 157 Nursery Book Cottage Gardens
156
Nursery Manual Peterson's Nursery . . 182 Nicotiana S a n d e r s Sander & Sons 180 Orchids Lager & Hurrell 178 Paints Carpenter-Morton Co.183 Patent A g e n t s E. G . Siggers 183 Plants, Decorative A. Leuthy & Co. . . . 1 7 5 Chas. Millang 175 Hinode Florist Co....177 Potato, N e w J. M . Thorburn & Co 180 Raphis Hinode Florist Co. ..177 Retail Florists Geo. M . Stumpp 158 Dards 158 Alex. McConnell 158 Klunder 158 Thomas Young Jr. - .158 Mangel 158 Rose,Crimson Rambler Clucas & Boddington Co 157 Roses, Hardy Clucas & Boddington Co 157
M . H. Walsh 178 Rose, La Detroit J. Breitmeyer's Sons ,178
Steam Trap E. Hippard
183
Stocks Schlegel & Fottler Co 157 Trees, Ornamental Cottage Gardens . . . . 156 Ventilating Appara» tus Pierson-Sefton Co. ..184 Hitchings & Co 184 Lord & Burnham Co. 184 E. Hippard 183 Verbenas H. 1·'. Micheli Co
166
Von Sions Schlegel Co
&
Fottler
157
W h i t e Lead Carpenter-Morton Co.183 Wholesale Florists Welch Bros 174 N . F. McCarthy & Co 177 Thos. Young Jr 158 W . F. Kasting 177 John I . Raynor 174 W.F.Sheridan 174 S. S. Pennock 175 Julius Lang 174 W . H. Gunther 174 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 175 E. C. Horan 174 J . K . Allen 177 George Saltford 174 Chas. Smith 174 Bonnot Bros 174 J. A . Hammond 174 Edw. Reid 175 A. L . Young & Co. .174 Moore, Hentz & Nashl74 Wm. J. Baker 175 James Hart 174 Berger Bros 175 Leo Niessen Co 175 Young & Nugent . . . 1 7 4 John Young 174 Traendly & Schenck. 177 J. A . Budlong 176 F. Ehret 175 A. J. Guttman 174 Chas. W . McKellar .176 Ford Bros 174 W m . Ghormley 177 Chas. Millang 175 Frank Millang 174 Weiland & Risch . . . 176 Geo. A. Sutherland Co 175 Hinode Florist C o . . . . 177 Jos. S. Fenrich 174 183
Advertising costs good money. We are doing our best to make it remunerative to our patrons.
Florists' Supplies H. Bayersdorfer & Co.158 S. S. Skidelsky 173 N . F. McCarthy & Co 177 Carnation, Red Lawson H . M . Robinson 8c Co.173 W . J. Palmer & Son 178 Welch Bros 174
There is only one kind of advertising that is wise. It's the kind that makes business. Cut out the rest.
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Horticulture and we will Send to Each a Sample Copy
WANT S Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. O n · insertion free to any gardener or florist seeking a situation.
Wire H. F. Littlefield
Florists' Letters Boston Letter Co. . . . 177 Koral M f g . Co 177 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 158 G. A. Sutherland Co. 175
W. B.Arnold
Please send us the names of your Friends who might be interested in
Carnation Fiancee
F O R S A L E — One of longest established rosegrowing establishments within five miles of Boston. For particulars, inquire at office of H O R T I C U L T U R E , i l Hamilton Place, Boston. W A N T E D — G o o d photographs of Park, Garden or Conservatory planting, interior or exterior of greenhouses or salesrooms, new or well-grown plants, novelties in flowers, floral decorations, etc., etc. Address H O R T I C U L T U R E , χι Hamilton Place, Boston,
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HORTICULTURE
DECEMBER
31, 1904
ASTERS The
Two
New
Varieties :
Benthev's White Benthey's Pink
(¡These two varieties will produce more first class salable flowers than any aster now in commerce. <IThey are branching varieties, producing flowers from three to five inches in diameter on fine, stiff stems from thirty to forty inches in length, with extra heavy foliage. «¡They are pronounced by both grower and consumer the finest asters ever seen in Chicago, and were the favorite asters in the Chicago and St. Louis markets the past season, and wherever shown they were termed the best ever. PRICE
LIST:
T r a d e P a c k a g e , white or pink, $ 1.00 I - 2 oz., white or pink, . . 4.50 For further
I - 4 oz. white or pink, $2.50 I oz., " " " 8.00
information
write
The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., Wholesale Florists 35
RANDOLPH
STREET,
CHICAGO,
ILL.
Clearance Sale Uly of the Valley Areca Lutescens Seeds
Cold Storage— In case lots of 3000 at $25.00 a case
SUZUKI & IIDA
$3.00 per 1000
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36 Cortlandt St.
New York
AUGUST
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NICOTIANA SANDERAE
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DECEMBER
31,
H O R T I C U L T U R E
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Horticulture
W e are now booking orders for delivery during the latter part of February for this charming new f o r m of Chrysanthem u m Frutescens or Paris Daisy, an introduction from South Africa, and a plant which should prove desirable both as a cut flower a s well as a pot plant. The illustration shows three forms of flowers which appear on the same plant. The double and semidouble form are not unlike an Snemone-flowered Chrysanthemum. PRICE:
20c. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100
H E N R Y A. D R E E R , Philadelphia, Pa .
RICHMOND
For
1905
The long-looked-for RED FORCING ROSE. Fine as Liberty, Free as Bride, Easy of Culture, Deliciously Fragrant.
Price, for April Delivery PER
100
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H O R T I C U L T U R E
A n Experiment with One Thousand Seedling Apple Trees
DECEMBER
31, 1904
Outdoor Art and Craft It is said that Charles M. Schwab contemplates turning over to the Board of Education of Staten Island some one hundred and fifty acres of land to be used for open-air playgrounds for New Y o r k and Brooklyn schoolboys and girls, for whom steamers will be furnished to transport them. $250,000 will be expended on improvements by Mr. Schwab, and the city is expected to also expend a substantial sum. Pine Banks Park, a beautiful tract of pine woodland comprising about seven hundred acres, in Maiden and Melrose, Mass., which was owned b y the late B . S. Converse, has been presented b y the Converse heirs to the two towns for perpetual park use, on condition that they assume jointly the expense of its care. It will make one of the finest parks in the state. During Mr. Converse's life he spent a fortune on it in road building and maintenance and it was always open to the public for any reasonable pleasure. It is understood that the gift now made is in accordance with his wishes.
Some fifteen or twenty years ago, the writer purchased one thousand two-yearold seedling apple trees, for the purpose of budding them, and when the budding season came around I was too busy to do it, and the next season it was the same, and after that they had become so large I thought I would let them grow up and fruit and see what the result would be. The result was as follows : â&#x20AC;&#x201D; some commenced to bear at eight years old, others one and two years later. As they came into bearing I was surprised to find that three-fourths of them were sweet and that a large majority of them were yellow striped with red, mainly of medium size, but a few were large and from the one thousand trees tested, I was able to select five that are large and of very good quality and worthy of cultivation T h e y cover all of the
Beautiful Grounds
A n Illustrated Manual containing suggesi f e o n on L a w n M a k i n g , P l a n t i n g and care dtsShrubs and Trees, w i t h n a m e s and. o scriptions of varieties hardy and of m e r i t Also information regarding Landscape Plans, T o p o g r a p h i c a l Surveys, etc. A b o o k y o u w i l l o f t e n r e f e r to. Send f o r it to-day. F r e e on application. PETERSON NURSERY N o . 501 W . P e t e r s o n A v e . , C h i c a g o , 111.
seasons: summer, fall, winter, and spring, of both sweet and sour apples. The accompanying life-size photo is of one that I have named ' ' Winter Gravenstein," as it very much resembles the " F a l l Gravenstein" in color, size, and quality, but is a long-keeping apple. The tree is exceptionally hardy and vigorous. I have one tree budded from it that is five years old, from the bud, that stands fifteen feet high and is twelve feet broad; the trunk is five inches in diameter near the ground. This tree has borne fruit two years, commencing to bear at three years from the bud. "When I read that a California nursery company tested sixty thousand apple seedlings and failed to get one tree worthy of cultivation, I feel that I have been quite successful.
Mr. White has no trees for sale. The apple shipments from Boston for the past week aggregated 12,316 barrels, taken out b y the steamers Cymric and Columbian. For the corresponding week last year the shipments aggregated 18,542 barrels.
The proposed metropolitan park system for Providence, Pawtucket and the Blackstone valley, in Rhode Island, is a very comprehensive scheme whereby much of the natural beauty still remaining in this densely populated district will be preserved, and accessible recreation spots be provided at various points connected b y parkways in a manner similar to the metropolitan reservations about Boston and upon plans following in a general w a y that of the Boston Metropolitan System. ' The territory thus provided for covers an area of about eleven miles b y seven, in which are the valleys of nine rivers, the shores of Narragansett B a y , and some twenty ponds and lakes, the population being at the present time 350,000 people. Colorado Springs has taken a stand against the Christmas tree, which should interest the whole world. A t the present time the United States government, through the forestry department, is relanting the entire sotithern slope at 'ike's Peak with native trees. Statistics gathered b y the chamber of commerce of Colorado Springs showed that over 100,000 evergreen trees were used yearly in the state of Colorado for the Yuletide celebration, and 5000 in the city. The age of the tree cut for use all over the world varies from 15 to 25 years. The effect of the annual removal of 100,000 young trees, or the covering of 500 acres, is of vast importance to the water supply. It is more than probable that the removal of these 100,000 trees means an annual reduction of from seven to ten cubic feet of the conserved water supply, which, from a commercial standpoint, is worth much more than the selling value of the trees. The campaign started, resulted in numerous families sending East for artificially manufactured trees. The small forests close to the city of Colorado Springs were afforded police protection before Christmas. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Boston Herald.
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Greenhouse Glass W e c a r r y i n s t o c k a f u l l a s s o r t m e n t o f t h e B e s t P e n n s y l v a n i a M a k e s o f G r e e n h o u s e Glass. S p e c i a l P r i c e s f o r c a r l o a d lots o r f o r f u t u r e d e l i v e r y .
Standard Plate Glass Co., 2 6 - 3 0 Sudbury S t .
DEXTER
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in* Standard Steam Trap
ENGLISH SHINGLE STAINS
a recently patented trap that is just what a Florist or ani/ other parti/ in need of a trap wants; it is the simplest and the only ever-working trap in the market, warranted to work and also warranted for 10 years. If not satisfactory after trial, will accept its return.
Universally used throughout the United States
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Also the Standard Ventilating Machine and the Duplex Gutters, Hinges and other fittings. Send for Catalogue
DEXTER BROTHERS COMPANY 103-105-107 BROAD
BOSTON
ST.
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The ANGLE LAMP is better and more satisfactory method of illumination than Gas, Electricity, Acetylene, Gasolene, and of course better than ordinary Lamps.
HINSDALE, MASS.
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IN
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GLASS
The ANGLE LAMP is guaranteed as represented in every respect, or money refunded. The ANGLE LAMP gives brilliant, economical Kerosene-Quality Light. That tells all there is to be told about good Light.
G l o b e G a s L i g h t Co.
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FLORISTS' WIRE Stemming Wire cut 9 or 12 inch, or in Stones
GALVANIZED WIRE FOR TYING
H. f. Littlefield,
W0 ER
Buy Now and Save Money
We have something: special on both Hotbed and Greenhouse sizes. Be sure and get our prices before placing your order, either for carload lots or less.
SHARP, PARTRIDGES CO.
Union
Place
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H O R T I C U L T U R E .
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HITCHINGS HITCHINGS HITCHINGS
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NEW YORK
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THE PIERSON - SEfTON CO. Horticultural A r c h i t e c t s and
Builders
West Side Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J.
We manufacture and erect every type of Greenhouse THE GALVANIZED " U(" BAR TYPE THE PLAT IRON RAFTER TYPE THE SASH BAR TYPE W e m a k e e a c h t y p e in s e v e r a l styles. W e also f u r n i s h a n y of the c o n s t r u c t i o n s in the r i d g e and f u r r o w t y p e in a n y width of s p a n .
Exterior view of " U " Kar greenhouse designed and erected for Mrs. A. A. Anderson, Greenwich, Ct.
PIERSON" BOILERS For Steam and ^Water
have more direct fire surface than any other horticultural boiler on the market, and this together with ample flue surface and area is the reason for the economical results obtained. We will be pleased to tell you more fully as to their merits and also to send you letters of testimonials from those who have used them.
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S elf-locking vent-opening apparatus, both the standard and s elf-oiling type. Wood and iron frame benches and tables. Hot-bed sash and frames. Special hand-made greenhouse putty. ESTIMATES MATERIAL
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HORTICULTURE Vol. I
DECEMBER 24, 1904
FERN
No. 4
HOUSE
J o h n T . M o r r i s E s t a t e , C h e s t n u t H i l l , Pa.
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CUT FLOWERS IN FANCY GRADES Regular and Special Qualities of all desirable Holiday Stock
SHIPPED AT WHOLESALE MARKET PRICES Orders from out-of-town florists for flowers loose or arranged, TO BE DELIVERED IN NEW YORK CITY OR ENVIRONS, will' have careful attention and will be filled in best style in Retail Department.
THOMAS YOUNG, JR. 43 West 25th Street,
Beauties
New York City
Liberties
PALMS, FERNS and DECORATIVE PLANTS A fine lot of Azaleas in great variety: always on hand, in flower from now until Easter.
For New Year's
A Large Assortment of Perns for Jardinieres Also, Araucarias, Rubbers, Pandanus, Araliat, Dracaenas, Aspidistras, Marantas, Crotons, etc., etc. : : : : : : : : : : : :
$12.50, $25.00 and $40.00 per 100
WHOLESALE PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION
Order Early to Prevent Disappointment
Ä. LEUTHY & COMPANY Importers and Exporters Growers and Dealers
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V likely you are, if you bought f r0 m BAYERSDOREER & CO.
¿A(¿ver before in the history of Florists' Supplies has such a splendid assortment of cArtistic and Useful Material been distributed as <we have shipped this year to Christmas Buyers. J> J> J> ¿l·
NOW FILL UP AGAIN! We have NEW YEAR'S BASKETS in endless array of beautiful shapes and choice material; BRIDESMAIDS' BASKETS, FERN DISHES, POT COVERS, VIOLET HOLDERS, FOLDING SCREENS, WATERPROOF PAPER, Vases and Flower "Dishes of Exquisite Design, and other salable goods without limit. LET US HEAR FROM YOU «.·* ^ jt ji j,
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PHILADELPHIA. PA.
HORTICULTURE VOL. I
DECEMBER 24, 1904 PUBLISHED
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F R O N T I S P I E C E — Fern House at Chestnut Hill, Pa. DECORATIVE
A R T — Illustrated — H. H. Battles .
HYDROCYANIC A
F U M I G A T I O N — E. O. Orpet
N E W HARDY White
G R A P E — I l l u s t r a t e d — N.
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R O C H F O R D ' S M A R K E T C U C U M B E R — Illustrated J. H. Dodds THREE
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COMMERCIAL
DESTRUCTION
OF
W I N N E R S — Illustrated .
ENFIELD
HALL
EDITORIAL WHAT AFTER
YE YE
NEIGHBORS
SAY
ADJOURNMENT
8 12 9 12 9 13 0 13 1 13 1
PLANTSMEN'S TOPICS A Gardener Exonerated Dracaenas Massangeana and Lindenii F e r n s — I l l u s t r a t e d — D. Lumsden . . . .
131 131 132-133
OUTDOOR A R T AND CRAFT Park and Tree Notes T w o Useful Hardy Roses — Illustrated
134-135 136
R A N D O M N O T E S A B R O A D — K . Finlayson
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LOCAL
136-137
CUT F L O W E R M A R K E T Boston Chicago Louisville Buffalo Philadelphia St. Louis Baltimore New Y o r k Cincinnati BUSINESS CHANGES MENTS
REPORTS
AND
138 138 138 138 142 142 142 143 143 NEW
ESTABLISH144
N E W S OF T H E CLUBS A N D SOCIETIES Directory of Clubs and Societies Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston A Pleasant Outing Pennsylvania Forestry Association American Carnation Society THE MARKET GARDENER Annual Banquet of the Boston Association The Potato Crop
139 140 140 140 141 . . .
141 141
CHICAGO JOTTINGS
146
POSTAL
150
THE
P R O G R E S S — James L. Cowles
GLASS SITUATION
PATENTS
GRANTED
151 151
CORRESPONDENTS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — George C. Watson, Juniper and Locust Sts. BUFFALO, N. Y. — J. F. Cowell, Botanic Garden PROVIDENCE, R. I. — T. J. Johnston, 171 Weybosset St.
LOUISVILLE, KY. — F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Road CHICAGO, ILL. — Fred Lautenschlager, 2023 N. Marshfield Ave INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wiegand, iôio Ν. Illinois St.
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DECEMBER 24, 1904
ASTERS The
Two
New
Varieties :
Benthey's White] | Benthey's Pink
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tjThese two varieties will produce more first class salable flowers than any aster now in commerce. (¡They are branching varieties, producing flowers from three to five inches in diameter on fine, stiff stems from thirty to forty inches in length, with extra heavy foliage. QThey are pronounced by both grower and consumer the finest asters ever seen in Chicago, and were the favorite asters in the Chicago and St. Louis markets the past season, and wherever shown they were termed the best ever. PRICE
LIST:
Trade Package, white or pink, $ 1.00 I - 2 0 Z . , white or pink, • . 4.50
1-4 oz. white or pink, $2.50 I oz., " " " 8.00
For further information
write
The Benthey-Coatsworth Co., Wholesale Florists 35 RUDOLPH
STREET,
•SOW CYCLAMEN NOW • •
In order to get Large Young Plants to Bloom Next Tall and Winter
! Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen I
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Acknowledged to be the Best Strain offered
Farquhar's Giant Crimson Farquhar's Giant Pink Farquhar's Giant White
) Packet, 75c. ; 100 Seeds, $1.50; 1000 Seeds, $12.00 I I • I " } I
PENN. AND HOMEWOOD A V E . P I T T S B U R G , P A . , J a n . u , 1904 Mr. D a v i d Fraser, g a r d e n e r to H . C. F r i c k , E s q . , w r i t e s — I wish y o u could see the house of C y c l a m e n I have f r o m your seed. O u t o f 500 p l a n t s t h e r e i s s c a r c e l y a p o o r o n e i n t h e l o t ; s o m e o f t h e p l a n t s a r e c a r r y i n g 40 t o 60 l a r g e flowers. E v e r y o n e s a y s t h e y a r e t h e finest C y c l a m e n they h a v e ever seen.
j R. & J. FARQUHAR I CO. )
6 and 7 South Market Street, BOSTON
CHICAGO,
We
ILL.
are now booking
orders
for
selected
Rooted Carnation Cuttings Can ship after December I st, or a n y time wanted WHITE LADY BOUNTIFUL VESPER QUEEN QUEEN LOUISE GOV. WALCOTT BOSTON MARKET ENCHANTRESS LAWSON FAIR MAID INDIANAPOLIS ETHEL W A R D
) I ) PINK } J ) ?
MARSHALL FIELD
Per 1000 $35.00 20.00
2.00
15.00
3.50 2.00
30.00 15.00
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CRIMSON
HARLOWARDEN OCTOROON MRS. PATTEN PROSPERITY
Per 100 $4.00 4.00 2.50
2.50 4.00
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UNCLE JOHN, LA DETROIT, QEN. JfcARTHUR, $18.00 per 100 STOCK P L A N T S OP CHRYSANTHEMUMS G. S. Kalb Yellow Chadwick Lady Harriott Alice Byron H. Sinclair Brutus Nellie Pocket Mabel Morgan A. J. Balfour W . H. Chadwick Yellow Eaton Mrs. Coombes Timothy Eaton A mori ta Dr. Enguehard Mrs. McArthur Marion Newall Lavender Queen Robt. Halllday 10 CENTS BACH
S. J. R E U T E R , Westerly, R. I.
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DREER'S DOUBLE PETUNIAS Have long been known for superior quality; this year's stock Is no exception, and we now have a larfe supply in strong 2 1*4 inch pots, plants which if potted up now will quickly furnish quantities of cuttings. These we offer in fifteen distinct varieties for Immediate delivery at 60 cents per dozen ; $4.00 per 100 ; $37.50 per 1000. SEEDS. — Saved at Riverton, the finest in existence. DOUBLE FRINGED, 75 cts. per 500 seeds ; $1.50 per 1000 seeds. SINGLE FRINGED, 50cts. per pkg. HARDY PLANTS POR PORCINO We are carrying a large stock of the following, a specially selected grade for forcing AZALEA MOLLIS For early and late forcing Azalea Mollis is rapidly gaining favor, easily forced a t a minimum cost for heat and labor. T h e y are profitable stock for the' retailer to handle. We are supplying a t present an unusually fine grade of plants, 15 to x8 inches high and covered w i t h flower buds, $4.50 per dozen ; $35.00 per xoo. DEUTZIAS POR FORCING Strong two-year-old, field-grown plants suitable for 6-inch pots. Per doz. Per 100 Gracilis Rosea $1.00 $8.00 GracilLis Lemolnel 1.00 8.00 FORCING LILACS A fine lot of pot-grown plants, w e l l set w i t h buds and in prime condition for forcing, $6,00 per dozen : $45.00 per 100. RHODODENDRONS TOR FORCING These are being used more extensively every season, and this year w i t h Baster a t such a very late date should prove especially acceptable, a s they* can be retarded much easier than Azaleas and a t the same time may be floweted a t just the right moment a t a minimum cost. We are carrying an extra large stock of bushy, w e l l shaped plants 16 to x8 inches high, covered w i t h buds, $9.00 per dozen; $70.00 per 100. Larger plants ao to 34 inches high, fine specimens, $xi 00 per dozen; $90.00 per xoo. NOTE. The prices given above are strictly for the trade, and retail consumers will not be supplied at these prices.
H E N R Y Δ. D R E E R . P h i l *
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SPECIAL OFFER JAPAN
L0NGIFL0RUM 7-9 inch Bulbs
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300 to the case at $3 per 100, $27 Per 1000.
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SCHLEGEL & F O T T L E R CO.
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2 6 & 2 7 S o . M a r k e t St.
WHOLESALE IMPORTERS
LILIES
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GERMAN LILY OF THE VALLEY
Boston, Mass.
Schlegel A Fottler Company announce that they have secured the entire building at 26 and 27 South Market St, Boston, a part of which they have occupied for many years, and In future their principal salesroom will be on t u o c r n E C T e r r%r\o
55 Dcv Street - New York
Clearance Sale Areca Lutescens Seeds $3.00 per 1000
Lily of the Valley, pips and dumps Lilium Auratum and Speciosum, all sorts The Great l e w
NOROTON it.
Potato
BEAUTY
All who issue catalogues should not fail to include Descriptive circular on application.
J. M. THORBURN & CO. 36 Cortlandt St.
New York
Lily of the Valley
of 3000 at $25.00 a case
SUZUKI & 11 DA
31 Barclay Street AUGUST
RÖKER
New York
&
SONS
31 B A R C L A Y S T . , o r P . O . B o x 7 5 2 , N E W Y O R K Supply the American Florists, Nurserymen and Landscape Architects by importing to order their wants in the Horticultural and General Plant Line from the different European Centers SEND POR TRA D Β LISTS
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ALEX. McCONNELL 546 Fifth Äve., NEW YORK CITY. Telegraphic orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada, and all principal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention .·. .·. .·. .·. .·. .·. .·. .·. re le ρ hone Calls, 340 and 341 35th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL
DECEMBER 24, 1904
WRITE OR TELEGRAPH YOUR
RETAIL ORDERS FOR CHICAGO AND VICINITY TO
CENTRAL FLORAL CO. 105 W A B A S H AVE., CHICAGO W e execute all our correspondents ' o r d e r s w i t h g r e a t e s t care and at lowest rates. Trade courtesies extended.
DARDS
Ν. E. cor. 44th St. & Madison Ave. NEW YORK CITY Prepared to fili orders from out of town florists for delivery to residence or steamer Uidertiker's Orders Attended to Promptly and i* Liberal Hannei
George M. Stumpp In market at all seasons AS A BUYER OF
NOVELTIES AND CHOICE PRODUCTIONS IN PLANTS, FLOWERS OR BASKETS ADDRESS
Fifth Avenue, cor. 58th Street
NEW YORK CITY
KLUNDER HENRY E. K L U N D E R
T h e name that made flowers famous* Allow me to fill your orders•
STRICTLY UP TO DATE 33 State St., Chicago, III.
In planning your advertising for the coming year, remember that HORTICULTURE proposes to work overtime the season through to prove itself the best medium in the country.
DECEMBER 24, 1904
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ART
A w r e a t h of g a l a x leaves can be t a k e n out of the ordinary b y a judicious use of foliage. I n this case w e used t h e red g a l a x leaves on a crescent f r a m e , A d i a n t u m , Farleyense, begonia leaves, s u m a c heads, and a v a r i e t y of ferns.
Hydrocyanic Fumigation P r o b a b l y no other f a c t o r as p o t e n t in t h e m a t t e r of aiding t h e c u l t i v a t o r in t h e a t t a i n i n g of t h e best results has been g i v e n h i m during t h e past decade, as t h e c y a n i d e s y s t e m of killing insect pests. I t is a d m i t t e d t h a t u n t i l w i t h i n t h e p a s t f e w w e e k s its use w a s not considered safe b y t h e writer, b u t t h e reason is freely g i v e n t h a t others m a y become c o n v e r t e d likewise. W h e n first a d v o c a t e d as an insecticide, it w a s tried here a n d c o n d e m n e d as too r i s k y to t h e operator, a n d e q u a l l y so t o t h e plants, b u t a t t h a t time it w a s not figured o u t properly how little w o u l d do t h e w o r k , a n d it w a s used t o o strong, w i t h dire results. N o w , h o w e v e r , it is f o u n d t h a t 1 ounce of t h e c y a n i d e t o 1,000 cubic feet is sufficient t o kill all insect pests a n d also t h e l o w l y t o a d t h a t creeps under t h e benches â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in f a c t , e v e r y t h i n g t h a t b r e a t h e s .
One w o u l d t h i n k w h e n t r y i n g t o sponge off scale insects f r o m palms, orchids or crotons t h a t t h e y h a d no vulnerabl e point, b u t t h e r e m u s t b e a b r e a t h ing place, for all are easily killed a t t h e first application of t h e gas. M e a l y b u g s also are killed, b u t their eggs s u r v i v e , a n d a n e w crop will follow t h a t needs a n o t h e r dose w h e n h a t c h e d out. T h e only p l a n t t h a t has been i n j u r e d t h u s f a r is t r a d e s c a n t i a t h a t grows under t h e benches. This p l a n t seems v e r y tender a n d easily i n j u r e d ; a f e w other s u b j e c t s were also, b u t this w a s due t o their b e i n g directly exposed t o t h e s t e a m of t h e acid w h e n hot. T h i s , it appears, should a l w a y s be g u a r d e d against. I n using h y d r o c y a n i c gas in w i n t e r it is of course impossible t o air t h e house in t h e m o r n i n g before g o i n g into it, o w i n g t o t h e cold w e a t h e r . T h i s is
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avoided b y using the gas at a lower strength, at dark, and b y morning it is safe to go in the house. I t is possible, however, t h a t in summer time when all plants are in active growth, injury m a y follow after being exposed to it for so long. This we h a v e y e t to prove, b u t it will be an easy m a t t e r then to ventilate. I t is said t h a t one inhalation of hydrocyanic gas injures the lungs so t h a t t h e y never recover from it. This will bear remembering, for it is unfortunately too true t h a t familiarity often engenders carelessness. T h e operation should always be performed b y some responsible person, the house itself secured against
A N e w Hardy Grape T h e accompanying photograph is of a new h y b r i d grape, that has so m a n y good qualities t h a t I believe t h a t m a n y of the readers of HORTICULTURE
m a y be interested in its history. T h e cluster from which the photograph was taken was fourteen inches lpng; the vine t h a t bore the cluster is o n e o f a group or family produced by combining t h e following species, viz., Vitis labrusca (our native F o x grape), V . vulpina (our native Frost grape), V . rupestris (a native of T e x a s and Indian Territory), V . lincecumii (also from T e x a s and Indian Territory), and V . vinifera (the European, or hothouse grape); combining in its makeup, the best t w o northern grapes with the best t w o southern and one of the hardiest and earliest of the European (the W h i t e Frontignan). T h e vines produced from the above combination are named or designated as the F i v e Nations Group, and the subject of this article is No. 6 of that Group. It is of fine quality, hardy, prolific, and exceedingly vigorous. It is a noteworthy fact t h a t the blood of the southern grapes seems to add vigor and healthfulness t o the offspring of the combination, making of them vines that should be successfully grown over a large extent of territory.
Mr. White has no vines for sale.
DECEMBER
24, 1904
any other entering accidentally, and if the acid and cyanide be kept out of the reach of the irresponsible, no harm can follow, and it appears at present writing t h a t an agent is at hand that will make mealy bugs and all other insect pests little to be feared. If we only could discover a factor equally effectual for the treatment of plant diseases, there would not be much money in the florist's business.
Rochford's Market
Cucumber
Although I g r o w Rochford M a r k e t , Telegraph, and D u k e of E d i n b u r g h , and especially like the old Telegraph as it makes the finest s p e c i m e n s for exhibition purposes, y e t m y favorite is Rochford's, as it will s t a n d t w o or three d e g r e e s cooler treatment, bears l o n g e r , and is the best cropper of the English varieties I h a v e tried. I sow the seeds in 2}รก-inch pots. W h e n they are ready for planting out, I plant in mounds t w o feet apart and, as the roots spread, gradually add more soil; when they are strong enough I give a top dressing of cow manure. T h e best top dressing I have tried is the sun-dried cow droppings y o u can get where the cow grazes, broken up into 1 and 2-inch pieces. A f t e r the roots get all through it, give a watering with liquid cow manure once a week; if the roots show much on the surface, give them a little sprinkling of soil ; keep up a moist temperature 65 to 70 degrees at night, and 70 to 80 degrees in the day.
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THREE COMMERCIAL WINNERS
MAJESTIC
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J. Breitmeyer & Sons are much pleased with the demand t h a t they find for their t w o new commercial white chrysanthemums, Adelia and Majestic, illustrations of which are herewith presented. Ma-
donna is a handsome pink one. These are all midseason varieties and are decidedly in the profitable commercial class.
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N e x t Comes Y e Editor Subscriptions for the coming year have already been received from a multitude of readers w h o t a k e this practical w a y of showing their approval of HORTICULTURE. W e would like to hear in like manner from as m a n y more before the new year begins. Do it now. Parties mailing communications to H O R T I C U L T U R E are respectfully requested to be careful to give the correct address, n Hamilton P L A C E . T h e receipt of several important communications has been delayed through their being incorrectly addressed to Hamilton Street, which is in an outlying district of Boston. Those t w o scourges, the g y p s y and brown-tail moths, although as y e t mainly local in Massachusetts, are being multiplied and disseminated so rapidly notwithstanding all efforts at repression, t h a t it is only a question of a short time before they will reach localities far remote from the section now afflicted. Federal money only will avert widespread disaster. T h e bills introduced b y Congressman Roberts should have been promptly passed, and all efforts directed against the spread of the pest b y public-spirited m e n and scientists should h a v e enthusiastic support from every individual and organization. Write t o your congressman and the senators of your State, urging t h e m to take an interest in this all-important subject and to use their influence for the passage of repressive measures. T h e longer decisive action is deferred, the heavier must the sacrifice be. T h e problem is v a s t l y more import a n t than any t h a t this country has had to face in m a n y years. T h e annually recurring complaint about carnations " g o i n g to s l e e p " is again heard. This is a phase of the carnation's status, of infinitely greater importance at the present time than the question of size, length of stem, or a n y of the other points t h a t go to mark progress in carnation development Growers seem all at sea on this subject, notwithstanding earnest efforts to reach an explanation of the pe-
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culiarity which, although unquestionably more pronounced in some varieties than others, y e t appears to affect most varieties to a greater or less degree, with all growers some of the time and with some growers all of the time. While a common cause cannot be found thus far, it will be generally acknowledged that excessive feeding for the purpose of promoting rank growth and size, permitting flowers to remain on the plant after being fully developed, shipping directly after picking, or storing the flowers where t h e y will be exposed to extremes of temperature, draughts or vitiated air m a y at any time send a carnation to the place where there is no awakening. Still it is a problem and one that must be solved or the improved carnation will suffer a serious loss of prestige. T h e decided advancement in recent years in the quality of cut flowers grown for the wholesale markets is doing much to fix the attention of the public on the cut flower as something they cannot dispense with. T h e Lawson carnations, American B e a u t y roses and Rhinebeck violets of to-day are the bulwarks of the cut flower trade against the onward progress of the plantsman's tempting product. The Robert Craigs, Richmonds, and Wellesleys of tomorrow can be depended upon to maintain the prestige already won. Just here we think is the salvation of the cut flower industry from the ignominy t h a t had well-nigh overwhelmed it through the reckless disregard of the honor of their profession and the rights of the public, b y short-sighted growers who would coerce the out-of-town florist and his customers into buying, at outrageous prices, holiday flowers t h a t had been held up for days or even weeks. I t was perfectly natural t h a t the public should protest and, when the plant grower, with commendable wisdom, came forward with attractive material at stable values, turn its favor in his direction. The plantsmen have never betrayed this confidence. Each year sees their product improved in quality, enlarged in variety, and consequently appealing more strongly to the flower-loving people. The holiday plant cannot be dislodged and it should not. It has come to stay. B u t it is certainly refreshing to those who h a v e watched the career of the cut flower industry and deeply regretted the folly of so m a n y of its followers, to note the change t h a t has come about and the splendid recuperative resources displayed. The extinction of the " s a l t e r , " the enterprise of the hybridizer and the consequent awakened interest of the retail dealer and the public are opening up a' future full of promise for the flower grower.
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After Y e Adjournment R a l p h M. W a r d & Co.'s calendar for 1905 n o w adorns our office wall. I t is a stunner and eclipses a n y t h i n g in the A m e r i c a n B e a u t y line t h a t w e h a v e seen for m a n y a d a y . T h e W e s t e r n c o n t e m p o r a r y of " f e t c h i n g " title-page f a m e , is c o m p l e t e l y out-classed. W e should like t o k n o w more of t h a t " r o s e t h a t will n o t f a d e , " said t o h a v e been " p r o p a g a t e d " b y L u t h e r B u r b a n k . W h a t a boon it w o u l d b e t o t h e chronic " salters." Store u p all t h e roses c u t for a whole y e a r ! H o w the w i c k e d retailers w o u l d h a v e t o shell o u t ! A n d h o w the Christmas price w o u l d soar, t o b e sure! T h e " W i z a r d " of horticulture will now h a v e steadfast friends w h e r e he h a d none before. P r o s p e r i t y is in full swing, b e y o n d a d o u b t , a m o n g t h e retail flower people, or a t least t h a t large section of t h e trade supplied b y Messrs. B a y e r s d o r f e r & Co., w i t h the material d e m a n d e d n o w a - d a y s b y an artistic and l u x u r y - l o v i n g public. W e are informed b y Messrs. B a y e r s d o r f e r & Co., t h a t n e v e r before h a v e t h e y experienced so o v e r w h e l m i n g a call for H o l i d a y goods. W e are glad t o hear it, for this firm is a liberal advertiser
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Wholesale Prices and T r a d e Prices George C. W a t s o n h a s received t h e following communication from Thomas Meehan & Sons. Dear Sir: W e are glad t o h a v e seen a n d r e a d y o u r article in the D e c e m b e r 10th
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P r e p a r e for blizzards. " B y t h e w o r k one k n o w s t h e w o r k man." Clean flower p o t s b e s p e a k the wellt r a i n e d gardener. W a t c h o u t for red spider on azalias. K e e p t h e hose h a n d y .
R e a d the advertisements in this p a p e r c a r e f u l l y each w e e k . T h e r e are some novelties of rare merit advertised n o w or a b o u t t o be. N e w s of the arrival of Mr. J a m e s F a r q u h a r at P o r t o Rico, has been received. Mr. F a r q u h a r will s t a y these a good portion of the winter. O t t o Strassenburg, w h o h a s been w i t h W . W . E d g a r a t W a v e r l e y , Mass., for the p a s t y e a r , h a s resigned a n d gone t o F l o r i d a for t h e benefit of his health. A
GARDENER EXONERATED Philadelphia, Dec. 17. A l p h o n s e P e r i c a t of P h i l a d e l p h i a h a s been adjudged not g u i l t y of the charges b r o u g h t against h i m of stealing pipe, orchids, h y b r i d i z i n g records, etc., b y his late e m p l o y e r , George B . Wilson. T h i s v e r d i c t is h a i l e d w i t h g r e a t satisf a c t i o n b y Mr. P e r i c a t ' s m a n y friends in t h e t r a d e w h o h a v e f r o m t h e first believed t h a t t h e charges were unfounded, and to the u n p r e j u d i c e d observer s m a c k e d l a r g e l y of persecution. L e t u s g i v e t h a n k s t h a t there is still some justice in our courts e v e n t h o u g h t h e d e f e n d a n t b e a poor m a n a n d t h e prosecutor a rich one. G . C. W . DRACÆNAS MASSANGEANA AND LINDENII T h e s e t w o varieties are i n v a l u a b l e for general d e c o r a t i v e w o r k . I n t h e priv a t e collection t h e y h a v e a grace a n d b e a u t y w h i c h a l w a y s a t t r a c t s admiration. T h e y can b e g r o w n n o t only in s t o v e t e m p e r a t u r e b u t in t h e p a l m or i n t e r m e d i a t e house w i t h equal success, a n d will m a i n t a i n their foliage for years. I h a v e some specimens t h a t I p l a n t e d in t h e center of a p a l m b e d t w e l v e y e a r s ago a n d t h e y still retain some of t h e old foliage. I get three a n d f o u r crops of c u t t i n g s a y e a r f r o m t h e m . T h e r e are n o t m a n y p l a n t s t h a t c a n so well stand t h e hardships of indoor decoration and t h e y are especially useful t o fill u p places w h e r e p a l m s w o u l d b e t o o spreading. I h a v e p u t t h e m into the dwelling-house in N o v e m b e r and t a k e n t h e m o u t in A p r i l in good condition. T h e r e is n o dracaena m o r e easily p r o p a g a t e d t h a n these t w o subjects. T h e y d o n o t lose their b o t t o m l e a v e s w h e n p o t t e d f r o m t h e c u t t i n g b e d , as m o s t varieties do. T h e y do n o t require t o b e exposed t o t h e sun a t a n y t i m e a n d if given p l e n t y of shade and moisture, will at all seasons b e an ornam e n t in t h e greenhouse or dwelling. JAMES
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FERNS
A PAPER READ BY DAVID LUMSDEN BEFORE THE GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BOSTON I k n o w of no class of plants, t a k e n the y e a r round, w h i c h g i v e us so m u c h pleasure a n d real e n j o y m e n t as ferns. W h e r e c a n w e find a n y p l a n t t h a t will excel or e v e n equal the fern in grace, beauty, and utility? F e r n s are now in greater d e m a n d t h a n e v e r before, n o t o n l y for greenhouse c u l t i v a t i o n , dwelling-house adornm e n t , ferneries, and other decorative purposes, b u t also for use w i t h other flowering a n d d e c o r a t i v e plants, m a k i n g m a n y excellent combinations. Persons in e v e r y station of life are t a k i n g a great interest in ferns, a n d are desirous of c u l t i v a t i n g t h e m . W h a t gardener or florist h a v e we present a m o n g us this e v e n i n g t h a t has n o t been called u p o n repeatedly to answer questions, such as " W h a t is the best k i n d of a fern I c a n get to live in m y house? I h a v e s t e a m heat (or f u r n a c e h e a t as t h e case m a y be) a n d w e w a n t a fern t h a t will grow. W h a t v a r i e t y can y o u recommend ? W h a t is the proper w a y t o t r e a t t h e m ? " I t is v e r y true t h e y are flowerless plants, nevertheless t h e y are, I m a y s a y , e v e r y b o d y ' s f a v o r i t e ; in f a c t , t h r o u g h t h e whole of m y experience in E u r o p e as well as in A m e r i c a I h a v e m e t n o one w h o is n o t a fern-lover. F e r n s h a v e a v e r y wide geographical distribution a n d are f o u n d in almost e v e r y p a r t of t h e world. T h e y r a n g e f r o m t h e tropics, w h e r e t h e y are "found
in greatest profusion, t o the arctic rethe sun du ting the summer months. gion as f a r n o r t h as Greenland. In W e find m o s t tropical ferns are eversome places t h e y are f o u n d a t the sea green, t h a t is to say, t h e y retain their level, in other places t h e y a t t a i n a n foliage until new foliage is produced the following season, and some varieties realtitude of several thousand feet. Some tain their foliage for a n u m b e r of years. will grow only in h o t climates, others V e r y f e w of the tropical varieties are o n l y in cold, and in their n a t i v e h a u n t s deciduous, while amongst the species y o u find some g r o w i n g in a dense shade, f r o m colder climates w e find the dewhile others stand the scorching r a y s of a tropical sun. W e find t h e m g r o w i n g ciduous varieties predominate. A great m i s t a k e m a d e b y the novice is, w h e n b y the side of w i n d i n g streams, in dense ferns h a v e lost their foliage, placing t h e m s h a d y glens, others revelling in crevon their sides or a w a y in some corner ices of rocks w h e n w e w o u l d t h i n k it of the greenhouse unseen and forgotten, impossible for t h e m t o get sufficient where t h e y are left for weeks w i t h o u t nourishment t o exist, a n d some are w a t e r . T h e chances are t h e roots are, small, their fronds b e i n g scarce oneinjured, and if the plants are not killed half inch in length, while others (tree outright, it is impossible for t h e m to ferns) a t t a i n a height of fifty feet. m a k e such vigorous growths the folT h u s , a m o n g ferns w e find e v e r y conl o w i n g season as t h e y w o u l d if t h e y h a d ceivable kind of g r o w t h , and a g r e a t been k e p t continually d a m p . Those diversity of habits and requirements, t h a t h a v e lost their foliage m u s t be y e t , n o t w i t h s t a n d i n g all this, n o other supplied w i t h sufficient w a t e r to keep p l a n t s are so easily m a n a g e d in cultit h e m moist while resting. vation. T h e right k i n d of soil t o use for fern W h i l e it is considered necessary t o c u l t i v a t i o n is fibrous loam, and t o obh a v e a k n o w l e d g e of the v a r i o u s spetain it grass sods should be t a k e n f r o m cies in order t o excel in their c u l t i v a t h e field, s t a c k e d u p grass-side down, tion, y e t the whole f a m i l y can b e satisl a y e r u p o n l a y e r , a n d left t o remain a f a c t o r i l y c u l t i v a t e d b y careful atteny e a r or longer. B y t h a t time t h e roots tion t o a f e w rules. First, as t o the of the grass will be dead. Care should right kind of a soil to use; second, the be t a k e n in c u t t i n g the sodยง f r o m the temperature t o be m a i n t a i n e d w i n t e r field t h a t t h e y are a b o u t three or n o t and s u m m e r ; third, a m o i s t atmosphere free f r o m d r a f t s ; f o u r t h , abun- . m o r e t h a n f o u r inches deep, as the fibrous p a r t of t h e l o a m is tne portion dance of light a n d a t the same time w e require. L e a f m o u l d m a d e f r o m protection f r o m the scorchine r a v s of
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leaves collected during the fall and allowed^ to lie in large heaps for a season or two, until entirely decomposed, or collected from the woods, where the leaves fall annually and decay, forming nature's fern garden, is an excellent material. A t one time the idea was prevalent that ferns could not be grown without peat in the compost. B y experience we find t h a t this is erroneous. T h e great value of leaf mould is acknowledged b y our leading growers. Clean, sharp river sand should be used to keep the compost open, and admit the passage of the surplus water freely through the soil. Charcoal, broken small, is v e r y valuable, and can be freely mixed with the compost for Some v a rieties of ferns. I t is also a valuable agency placed on the tops of the crocks, as it tends to insure good drainage and keep the soil pure. A great m a n y persons have the mistaken idea ferns need a dense shade to grow in. Most ferns like abundance of light, and our fern ranges are better from the beginning of November to the early part of March without any shade. There are various methods of propagating ferns, some being propagated from tubers on the roots, some from bulbils formed on the rhizomes, and some from spores, the latter being certainly the most interesting process. T h e spores v a r y in the different species. In some species we find them arranged along the edge of the frond, in others spread all over the surface, and in others they form large patches on certain parts of the frond. Some of the clusters are covered w i t h w h a t we would call a v e r y thin membrane, which gradually lifts as the spores ripen, and oftentimes shrivels or falls off. In some species the spores are not covered at all, being a pale green in their infancy, and as they advance t o m a t u r i t y becoming some brown, some black, others green, according to the species. W h e n the covering shows signs of beginning to lift, it is an indication that the spore is almost ripe. T h e fronds bearing the spores can then be gathered, wrapped in paper and hung up to dry in a n y w a r m , dry place where there is no danger of water reaching them. In the course of a few d a y s when they are sufficiently dry, they are taken and rubbed through a v e r y fine wire sieve, to remove the frond and a portion of the chaff. They are then ready for sowing. A f t e r experimenting in various w a y s with the sowing of spores I find the most satisfactory results are obtained b y using pots of, say, 5 or 6 inches in diameter. T h e y should be filled t o within one inch of the top with drainage consisting of small crocks, cinders or charcoal. T h e pot is then ready to receive the soil, which must be loam (to which no manure has been added) screened fine and thoroughly sterilized either b y b a k i n g over a fire or b y the use of steam until all forms of vegetable and insect life h a v e been destroyed. A f t e r filling the pots with the compost, be careful to make the surface perfectly level, then water them thoroughly and allow them to stand an hour or so. T h e y are now ready to receive the spores. Care must be used when sowing to select a place free from drafts, as the spores being so fine, the least breeze will scatter them in every direction, and disappointment will result. A f t e r sowing, the pots should be put in a shady place in the greenhouse and
H O R T I C U L T U R E covered with glass. This glass covering should be kept on continually to prevent other spores getting in and to maintain a humid atmosphere. A dry atmosphere^is detrimental to germination. T h e pots should stand in saucers containing water which will rise up and keep the compost moist. If any of the pots are found to be drying out, they must b y no means be watered overhead, which would disturb and wash the spores out of their places, b u t placed in a pail of water, until it has soaked up and saturated the whole compost. I t is an old axiom in human life that "cleanliness is n e x t to godliness;" in plant life this is equally true, especially among seedling ferns, for they readily rebel under unclean conditions. T h e w a r m or exotic ferns germinate best in a temperature of say about 65 o . T h e cooler or hardy ferns will germinate in a much lower temperature. T h e first sign of growth appears in a faint coloring of green on the soil which will rapidly spread over the whole surface. A t first indication of the spores m a k i n g tiny fronds they should be separated in small patches and planted in other pots or flats containing fern compost. Overhead watering m a y now be indulged in, b u t use a v e r y fine rose on your watering pot, also keep under glass for a time longer and give more light. T h e y will soon need dividing again, and presently when large enough t o handle they m a y be placed in 2 or inch pots. There is m y s t e r y attached to raising ferns from spores, and it is no u n c o m m o n occurrence for a kind to appear which is totally different from the one which has been sown. Also, despite the utmost care in collecting and saving spores, several kinds m a y appear in the same pot. It is reasonable to assume t h a t the spores in the fern house are being constantly w a f t e d b y currents of air, and readily attach themselves to fronds of other species, and of course mixed plants must result. A s I have previously stated, there is an increasing demand for ferns in this country, especially in varieties suitable for jardiniere work. In fact, the dem a n d is far in excess of the supply, although I m a y say millions of ferns are raised annually throughout the country. W e find our old favorite, Nephrolepis. Bostoniensis, still in great demand, and the new and beautiful variety " P i e r soni Elegantissima" ' or Ornamental Boston Fern, also Nephrolepis Scottii, a wonderfully dense and compact growing variety, making an excellent house plant, and a beautiful centerpiece for a table when grown in the shallow pan pots. In m y humble opinion this excellent fern has a great future before it. I shall now enumerate a few varieties of ferns suitable for filling jardinieres. T h e pteris family is for such work indispensable. A m o n g the best are P. adiantoides, a deep . green and glossy fern, P. argyrea, a showy green and white variety, native of the East Indies, P..crĂŠtica and its varieties albo lineata and magnifica, together with the showy variety Mayii, P. serrulata and its varieties cristata, cristata compacta and densa, all natives of the tropics, and P. tremula from New Zealand, a quick grower which makes a nice pot plant, together with the crested variety Smithiana. Aspidium Tsussimense, a Japanese fern commonly known in this city as " Tensemense," is a general favorite on account of its good keeping qualities, b u t is somewhat slow of growth.
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Crytomium falcatum, the "Holly F e r n " of Japan, is always in demand, Lastrea opaca and chrysoloba, the former from^China and the latter from Brazil. Polystichum (lastrea) aristatum variegata, a dense green fern with yellow stripes on the fronds and Onvchium Japonicum or " P a r s l e y F e r n , " both of Japanese origin, Pteris Chinensis and Polystichum coriaceum, a South African fern when well grown will make a nice specimen, are all among the best. Cibotium (Dicksonia) Schiedei, Ă beautiful graceful fern much in demand b y the leading decorators throughout the count r y , makes a good house plant; stock is always scarce and difficult to obtain. Sitolobium (Dennstaedtia) cicutarea tenera is v e r y showy, native of tropical America. In adiantums we have first to mention Adiantums cuneatum, decorum and gracillimum, the latter in demand on account of its light and graceful appearance; also A d i a n t u m Croweanum, the new maiden-hair which, owing to its strong vigorous growth and long stems, will become a general favorite with the trade, where marketing the fronds is a feature, as well as in private places where cut maiden-hair is always used. A d i a n t u m Farleyense, the queen of the maiden-hair family, a native of the West Indies, is now grown in quantities b y the trade, b o t h as a pot plant or for cut fronds whenever first-class decoration is a feature. Alsophilla Australie, a fern frequently asked for and v e r y desirable on account of its stately appearance, and Dicksonia antarctica, are both Australian ferns. T h e davallias are an interesting family. T h e variety bullata or " S q u i r rel's Foot Fern," is sold in large quantities made up in fern balls and various other shapes as received from Japan. T h e variety Canariensis makes a nice pot fern and readily develops into a nice specimen, as do also the varieties Figiensis, plumosa, and majus. Platyceriums or Stag-horn Ferns are always interesting on account of their curiously shaped fronds, resembling stag horns. T h e variety Alcicorne m a j u s is a freegrowing variety and P. Grande is also a fine variety, b u t somewhat scarce. In taking a survey of the ferns I have mentioned, we find we owe much to Japan, as a great m a n y of our most beautiful species are natives of t h a t country. There are thousands of other varieties of most beautiful ferns that time will not permit me to talk about, b u t the varieties mentioned in m y paper are the most popular from a commercial point of view. L e t us each do our own part to make them still more and more interesting to fern-lovers so that we m a y all say with T w a m l e y : " T h e green and graceful fern, H o w beautiful it is; There is not a leaf in all the land So wonderful, I wis. " H a v e ve 'eer watched it budding W i t h each stem and leaf wrapt small, Coiled up within each other Like a round and hairy ball ? " H a v e v e watched that ball unfolding E a c h closely nestling curl ? Its fair and feathery leaflets Their spreading forms unfurl? " O, then most gracefully they w a v e In the forest like a sea, A n d dear as they are beautiful Are these fern leaves t o m e . "
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OUTDOOR CHICAGO, I I I . — E v e r y schoolboy on the South Side will be a horticulturist now. T h e South P a r k Improvement Association has decided to give the b o y or girl w h o can bring proof of h a v i n g caused the greater number of trees to be planted from now until November ι , 1905, a cash prize of $50. T o the t w o n e x t successful tree planters, prizes of $30 and $10 will be given. — Chicago Inter-Ocean, N o v . 17, 1904. NEW YORK, N . Y . — A small park of perhaps 25 or 30 acres at the north shore on Little N e c k B a y , adjoining F o r t Totten, would secure for the people of New Y o r k one of the most commanding natural situations in the greater city, and the finest point of view on L o n g Island. Suitable land for a park can now be secured free of costly improvements and with varied topogr a p h y , from the high points on the bluff down to the water of the Sound, thus combining land and water views from a small area. This location will soon be accessible b y the trolly from Whitestone, now extended to within about half a mile of the property. It is estimated t h a t this land should be secured for from t w o to three thousand dollars per acre. — Brooklyn Eagle, N o v . 13, 1904. Los
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features of the report which the Committee on Shade Tree Investigation will likely m a k e n e x t week to the B o a r d of Trade, will be the recommendation t h a t live oaks be planted along the streets, and another feature will be the exoneration of t h e ' p e p p e r tree, which has come into disfavor on account of its breeding black scale to a great extent. T h e committee, consisting of T . P. Lukens, T . J. A s h b y and W . A . Butterworth, has made exhaustive research into the kinds of trees that are suitable for. lining public thoroughfares. T h e y expect to get out an illustrated circular, listing the different kinds of trees and telling where they grow best, respect i v e l y . — Los Angeles Times, N o v . 14, 1904. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — T h e
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ation for the Improvement and Adornment of San Francisco has renewed its efforts for the carrying out of its plans which include, primarily, the establishment of a high standard in the architecture of our municipal buildings, the creation of a civic center, the acquisition of more parks, connected b y p a r k w a y s , an insistence upon aesthetic possibilities of railway lines and the rem o v a l of telegraph poles and billboards and other hideous advertisement signs which now deface the public thoroughfares. Secondarily the association's efforts are being directed towards the encouragement of the decoration of houses to conceal architectural defects, such as the cultivation of vines and window b o x and balcony gardens. T h e association is inviting the cooperation of a larger membership. — San Francisco Chronicle, N o v . 15, 1904. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — On the farm of Irwin H. Schantz, w h o lives near Spinnerstown, B u c k s County, stands a m a m m o t h chestnut tree, one t h a t eclipses all the rest of the giant chestnut trees in the K e y s t o n e state. T w o
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feet above the ground the circumference of the trunk of this tree measures exactly thirty-six feet. T h e tree's height is sixty feet, and ten feet from the ground are t w o branches, one to the left and the other to the right, and the circumference of the former is eight feet and the latter nine feet, t w o inches. T e n feet above the ground its great branches extend, one of them is six feet, 4 inches in circumference, each of the others a few feet less. Its boughs spread nearly ninety feet. T h e age of the tree is known to be at least 221 years, from tales told b y ancestors of the proprietors of the property on which the tree stands. W i t h luxuriant foliage like that of a y o u n g tree, the monster chestnut still bears abundant crops. — Hartford Times, N o v . 25, 1904. SACRAMENTO, CAL. — A t the foot of Mt. Tamalpias, and within easy reach of San Francisco, lies Redwood canyon, one of the most beautiful spots of California. T h e canyon is not large, does not contain in all more than 600 acres, b u t 400 of these are covered with magnificent redwood trees, giant ferns, and the beautiful undergrowth peculiar to California forests. T h a t such a natural garden could exist unmarred b y woodman's axe within an hour's ride of San Francisco has long been one of the most remarkable things about it. B u t for half a century it has remained undisturbed one of San Francisco's most popular outing places, until San Franciscans have grown to regard it as their own, and unthinkable that the suggestion to cut down the canyon's trees would ever be seriously entertained. B u t the canyon is private and not public property; the trees have a commercial value. I t is announced that the property is for sale, and that certain individual^ who run largely to commercial instinct are " f i g u r i n g " on the amount of lumber and wood that can be gotten from it. I t is said t h a t the entire canyon trees, wild flowers, ferns and picnic grounds can be purchased for $80,000. A s has been said, the cany o n is within an hour's ride of San Francisco; once the ferry is crossed, it is an easy walk to the grove. T h e State has purchased the Great Basin of the Santa Cruz mountains for a State P a r k ; Los Angeles has numerous tracts lying outside of the city limits, one of them, at least, containing 3,000 acres, which are used or being prepared for park purposes; San Jose has a beautiful natural park at A l u m R o c k , several miles outside the city limits. There are plenty of precedents to govern San Francisco in acquiring the Redwood Canyon property, and if the purchase be made, the city will have one of the most beautiful natural parks in the world. — Sacramento Union, N o v . 15, 1904. NEW YORK, N . Y . — T h e city of New Y o r k is permitting rapid deterioration in the value of one of its assets which cannot be replaced — the trees in the parks and public places. T h e reason for this is that there is no organized public opinion behind the effort to those who are doing all in their power t o save them. W e have societies for all sorts of purposes, but not for this purpose. T h e Tree Planting Association comes the nearest to taking an
interest in this matter, but its energies are largely wasted in trying to persuade people who do not w a n t trees in front of their houses to plant them where the chance of their growing is scarcely better than would attend the growing of an orange crop in Maine. T o make a small hole in a stone sidewalk, plant a tree whose roots can find nothing more nutritious than illuminating gas, and expect to have it become a neighborhood ornament and promote the health and happiness of coming generations of citizens, suggests the innocent b u t futile play of children who are " m a k i n g believe." Meanwhile, for lack of such cooperation as the members of this association could give and which none could give as well, the official guardians of our public trees are powerless to do for them w h a t their exigent needs demand. A study of the trees in any of the parks of New Y o r k will show a condition of neglect which threatens in a very few years to conv e r t these pleasure grounds into waste places. This is as true of the grass as of the trees, with the essential difference that the grass, m a y be more easily and quickly replaced and the consequences of neglecting it are for that reason less serious. Prospect Park contains m a n y sad examples of fine trees left to die from neglect; b u t the field is much too large to be covered in one descriptive article and it is unnecessary to look outside of Central Park for as many examples of destructive cruelty to beautiful trees as the reader who m a y be willing to take an interest in the subject can profitably study. A large proportion of the trees in Central P a r k show signs of deterioration and in m a n y cases are rapidly dying from lack of proper nutrition. T h e first and surest indication of this is found in the sparse foliage, less readily recognized now than it might have been two months ago. This m a y mean weakness which comes from great age, in which case a tree requires extra nutrition to stimulate its failing vitality; b u t it is more likely to mean p o v e r t y of the soil if it has received little or no attention for a long time, though the more necessary in the case of trees t h a t have to struggle against the disadvantage of a vitiated atmosphere more or less charged with sulphur from coal and the acid fumes of a thousand industries. W h a t should be done for these trees? Samuel Parsons, landscape architect for the department, answers this question b y an illustration. On the west side of the Mall, near the bronze eagler, is an English oak, presented b y the Prince of Wales, now K i n g E d w a r d V I I . Like the other trees in the Park, it was neglected and two years ago it was in a forlorn condition and appeared to be as near death as any tree which still lives. Its scanty foliage turned yellow in midsummer and fell off, and it was infested with insects. T o the depth of twelve or fifteen inches, which was as deep as it was possible to go without danger of injuring the roots, the surface soil was removed over an area about thirty feet in diameter. For it was substituted a rich compost of two parts good mold and t w o parts stable manure. T h e tree was then syringed for the purpose of destroying the insects which infested it. T h e effect was magical. Within a fortnight the tree re-leaved, it took on the appearance of
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v i g o r o u s h e a l t h , a n d is n o w in e x c e l l e n t condition. D u r i n g t h e p a s t y e a r it h a s been possible to t r e a t in this w a y some t w e n t y of t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t trees in t h e P a r k , w i t h results the same as those n o t e d in the P r i n c e of W a l e s o a k . The interests of t h e c i t y d e m a n d t h a t n o t less t h a n $50,000 b e spent in 1905 for this purpose alone. V e r y little of this w o u l d b e d e v o t e d t o tree doctoring, b u t p r a c t i c a l l y all of it should b e u s e d to p r o v i d e fresh a n d fertile top soil a n d c o m p o s t , a n d the w o r k , so f a r as areas i m m e d i a t e l y a b o u t t h e trees are concerned. will a m o u n t t o resurfing Central P a r k . — New York Times, N o v . 20, 1904. A bill h a s been i n t r o d u c e d in the n a tional senate b y Senator Gallinger for the purchase of a n a t i o n a l forest reserve in t h e W h i t e M o u n t a i n s of N e w Hampshire. T h i s effort t o s a v e w h a t is l e f t of these noble forests comes none too soon, a n d it is to be h o p e d t h a t t h e bill will be p r o m p t l y passed a n d bec o m e a law. T o this end our readers are u r g e n t l y requested to c o m m u n i c a t e w i t h their respective congressmen a n d do w h a t t h e y c a n t h r o u g h this a n d other m e a n s t o impress u p o n Congress the f a c t t h a t this g r e a t m o v e m e n t h a s the support of the people all o v e r this c o u n t r y . T h e A m e r i c a n Civic Association h a s t a k e n u p a c t i v e l y t h e w o r k of a g i t a t i o n a n d t h e A p p a l a c h i a n Mount a i n Club, in reiterating its f o r m e r p r a y e r for f a v o r a b l e action on t h e bill r e l a t i v e t o the proposed reservation in t h e S o u t h e r n Alleghanies, n o w couples w i t h i t t h e request for p r o m p t consideration on t h e W h i t e Mountain p r o j e c t .
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Random Notes Abroad [No. 2]
T h e accompanying illustrations show the manner in which the borders of roads and paths are treated generally throughout Boston'sparksystem. Shrubbery, mostly of native species, is planted
has grown down into and beyond the gutter. The same softening effect is produced on the path side of the border, the planting illustrated being simply that of a strip separating a walk from a driveway, on the p a r k w a y con-
in an irregular grouping along the edges and allowed to wander almost at will, thus tending to soften the too often hard lines of paths and drives. It will be noticed in our Illustration that the Michigan rose (Rosa setigera)
necting the Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park. The second illustration shows the Japanese rose (Rosa multiflora) bordering a bridle-path, just within the entrance of Franklin Park.
T h e program of the seventh annual meeting of the Maryland State Horticultural Society has been received. T h e meeting will be held in the Maryland agricultural college, College Park, Md., on Wednesday and T h u r s d a y , De-
cember 28 and 29. T h e subjects proposed for discussion are interesting, and a number of prominent gentlemen, including Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, are to m a k e addresses. J. B. S. Norton, College Park, is secret a r y of the society.
One of the most striking and meritorious hardy border plants that came within m y observation while abroad, meritorious for cutting purposes as well as for the bold show it made in the hardy border, especially when massed in large clumps, was Chrysanthemum leucanthemum maximum, a name sufficiently long to assure the purchaser of his money s worth, if a name goes for anything. A s if the above name wasn't long enough to describe the merits of this really good thing, an additional prefix of superba was tacked to a variety of the type, and which is evidently a superior selection of the former inasmuch that the flowers are considerably larger and the plant seemingly stronger. T h e above plant is a close relative of our " S h a s t a daisy," which it very much resembles in m a n y respects; if I remember aright, the former being one of the parents of the Shasta daisy, but far superior to it as I have seen it grow and flower in Great Britain, the flowers being in m a n y instances nearly five inches across, with correspondingly long stems. I t certainly was, as seen in large clumps, a striking and conspicuous object, producing its large white flowers in abundance for a number of weeks at a time; and unlike the Shasta daisy, as I have experienced on this side the Atlantic, its flowers didn't seem to be affected in the least, or but very little, with the almost incessant rains that prevailed at the time when I saw it. Though the Shasta daisy is prolific enough in producing its flowers, the trouble is, as 1 have experienced it, that it is supersensitive to moisture in the air, the flowers becoming rusty, and spotting readily with the least moisture, m a k i n g it difficult to gather a bunch of perfect flowers from a large number of plants at a n y one time. In the beginning of November I came across an exceedingly pretty, if not gorgeous, piece of Clematis Jackmanii that covered a large portion of the front walls of a wayside inn, " A c h i l t y I n n " in Ross-shire. T h e size of the flowers and the wealth of same in a given space I have never seen equalled. It was a perfect sheet of massive blue flowers, covering from view leaves and wall alike. B e y o n d the clematis in the same border and against the same wall, a plant of Gloire de Dijon rose was planted. I t also claimed a goodly portion of the wall disputing the right of the clematis b y insinuating some of its lateral branches through the other vine. It also flowered in abundance and made a splendid show, the portion that encroached on the clematis being particularly charming, as its creamy-white flowers arose a few inches above the solid curtain of blue made b y the other flowers. Beholding such fine floral displays as those produced apparently with the minimum of care, a person cannot help regretting that the same subjects couldn't be made more amenable to our climate and conditions. Speaking of vines and creepers for wall covering in general, one of the most charming of them all in the writer's opinion, and as seen grown in the British Isles, was '4 Cotoneaster Simonsii." I t is elegant at all seasons, with its small evergreen bay-wood-like leaves. In the early fall and winter it is covered with a profusion of coral-
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red berries that give it a singular charm. A s seen trained up against the pretty cottages at the mineral watering resort — Strathpeffer — and other places, it formed a dense m a t not unlike Ficus radicans in density and literally covered with berries. In another place and not so far distant from the above, I h a v e seeiî it used as a canopy over a retaining wall, where it formed a thick, b u t comparatively low hedge, completely covering the top of the wall and draping its face with its drooping branchlets, producing a continuous curtain of dark green foliage, abundantly bedecked with coral-red berries, furnishing a picture of rare elegance, and to me novel, as I h a v e n ' t seen it used in this fashion before. In favorable and mild winters it is hardy here. In sheltered localities near the sea-shore, where the inland colds and harsh winds are somewhat moderated b y the influence of the salt water, it ought to do well. I t is certainly w o r t h y of a trial. One of the m a n y pleasing, and most cheerful features from a floricultural standpoint, yea, and a soul-elevating standpoint, is the frequency with which window-gardening, so-called, is m e t with in the British Isles, as well as other European countries. I t is regrettable that there is so little attention paid to this branch of gardening on our side the Atlantic; there being plenty of material suitable for the purpose, looking at it from our climatic constitutions and environments, t h a t would produce equally as fine and pleasing displays as our friends across the seas can accomplish, provided our Y a n k e e proclivities take a hold. Some of the prettiest plants used for the above window gardening on the other side, are the lobelias in variety, but in particular Crystal-Palace - Gem which has but few rivals as a frontal row in a window-box; occupying t h a t position as it invariably did in the m a n y fine displays observed, the effect was charming beyond words, and will ever remain vivid in m y memory. I t was somewhat tantalizing to a New Englander to notice the frequency with which one of the noblest trees of his own country (by adoption) was met with, and the manner it flourished in the North of Scotland, especially so when reflecting on the fact that not a vestage of it can he recall seeing in any of the New England States. I refer to the giant red-cedar of California, Sequoin gigantea, commonly known also as Wellingtonia gigantea. It does splendidly in the North, and seems to be esteemed highly there as a specimen lawn tree; of course it is to be met with in more or less numbers throughout the British Isles, in all of which places it succeeds well. I t makes one of the most distinct and pleasing evergreen specimens for the lawn; it is invariably strictly pyramidal in habit of growth, v e r y feathery and graceful in outline even up to a large size; foliage light green. Nature has evidently marked this tree out t o withstand great wind pressure, as well as to attain a great height. It has, considering kindred conifers, an abnormally thick base which is quite conspicuous in the y o u n g stages and goes on apace, increasing in girth as the tree ascends in height. There are some very fine specimens of this noble tree to be seen in the neighborhood of Strathpeffer, mentioned elsewhere in this note, 50 and 60 feet high and furnished down to
H O R T I C U L T U R E the ground with feathery, light-green branches; there is one particularly large one on the grounds of Castle Leod, the property of the Countess of Brom a r t y I believe, and in the immediate vicinity of the Mineral Wells of the above mentioned place, b u t less well furnished at the butt-end; I should judge that this specimen was any w a y from 75 to 85 ft. in height. It would be interesting to know how far north and east in the United States this tree grows successfully. One other American tree still more unique as far as general appearance goes, and which never fails of arrest-, ing attention, is the 4 4 Monkey-puzzle" Chilian Pine, (Araucaria imbricata). I t also seems to be quite at home in the North of Scotland as evidenced b y some very fine samples seen there, which in m a n y cases were clothed to the ground with their singular branches. T h e sight of those grotesque and v e r y tropical-looking forms, looming up in this landscape, constantly suggested to m y mind that they might have gone astray and out of their proper latitudes, so uncommon they appeared from all other forest trees. Y e t , there they were, apparently quite satisfied with the latitude they happened to be sojourners in, as clearly indicated b y their vigor and luxuriance. There is a specimen 40 or 50 feet high, a little distance beyond the Spa-pump house door in Strathpeffer, and though bare of branches a little w a y s up the stem, otherwise it is strong and vigorous, yet it arises out of w h a t m a y be termed the promenade ground, which is practically, or nearly as hard as the middle of the street. This would tend to indicate that those so very tropical looking subjects are not so delicate as they appear and are quite able to take care of themselves. Immediately in front of one of the end doors leading into the fruit-houses of Mr. Fletcher Rose-Avoch, stands a very large specimen tree of the Chilian Pine, especially in spread of branches, the height being for some reason or another not commensurate; this particular individual three or four years ago produced a large quantity of good seeds, from which seeds plants have been raised; the same tree has borne more or less seeds each succeeding year since. This is somewhat uncommon, I believe, for trees of the above to do in the British Isles at least. Being dioecious, as the botanists have it, it requires one of each sex to be more or less in the immediate vicinity of each other to accomplish seed production, with probably a certain age limit and other favorable conditions thrown in. Cedrus deodora, or Indian Cedar, is another conifer that is plentifully grown in Great Britain, and as seen there was exceedingly effective in this landscape. It much resembles the larch, or w h a t is commonly called here " H a c k m a t a c k " in the foliage and other characteristics, but much more dense in growth and less rigid in outline, the branches arching and drooping gracefully earthward; it does famously in Great Britain in general, and attains large proportions there, but is most pleasing when in the medium size. K.
FINLAYSON.
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WHOLESALE Boston Wholesale Cut Flower Market Three days before Christmas. There is no surplus in sight at present writing, b u t probably history will repeat itself and the surplus m a y be trusted to emerge from its hiding place b y Saturday morning. Just at present there is need for more stock in some lines than is forthcoming. Values on Wednesday and T h u r s d a y are undoubtedly better on m a n y items than they will be a day or two later. T h e weather is favorable for a full production and good quality. T h e usual reluctance to p a y advanced prices for Christmas is manifested b y the local retailers who have been assiduously devoting their attention to plants and greens. T h e latter has been a good business this year for all. Holly enj o y e d a healthy demand and there is now no overstock in evidence. Mistletoe came in rather poor order this year. Much of it appeared to h a v e been gathered too early. A i r t h a t arrived in good shape has been well sold. Prices at middle of the week for immediate delivery are lower than those quoted in advance for Saturday delivery. American B e a u t y stands still at a n y t h i n g beyond $50, b u t Christmas deliveries are quoted at $100 for the best grade. From these figures they run down to $10 and even less on inferior stock. Bridesmaid is selling all the w a y from $3 to $16 for stock ranging from inferior up to standard quality, the Christmas quotations running about 20 per cent higher. L i b e r t y fills the gap between these and the Beauties, being quoted as high as $50 for fine high-grade material. Carnations are somewhat of a puzzle. A s high as $8 is being " a s k e d " for some choice stock, but so far the sales at such a figure are few and good judges are skeptical of seeing them go beyond $5 to $6 on an average. R e d will, of course, have a special value. Poinsettias are abundant at $25 to $50, according to size and finish. T h e demand for them is good. Violets are showing evidences of strength, good flowers bringing at present writing from $1 to $1.50, with indications that b y Sunday they m a y stiffen up still further, especially if the weather should be such that they can be worn outside. A l l other flowers such as bulb stock, lily of the valley, etc., stapds at the same figures as for several weeks past. Chicago Cut Flower Market Reports E. H. H u n t in a circular on the situation, issued one week in advance of Christmas, makes the following statements : W e have gone over the situation very carefully and this is our surmise: with any kind of weather, roses will be in fair supply, though not big; in carnations there will be a fair c u t ; violets, a good supply. T h e real shortage will be in Beauties, medium lengths. W e also look for a shortage in Liberties and red carnations. Beauties are short in supply and continue to run to long and short, quality fair. Brides and 'Maids about equal to supply and showing vast improvement. Liberty a little off crop, and while flower is good, stems continue short. Chaten a v has taken a decided brace and much in demand. Carnations in fair crop and quality
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good; at no time better. Enchantress seems to lead with Estelle a close second. Liluim Harrisii a little more plentiful though this is caused no doubt b y lack of demand. Callas not as plentiful though there is ample to supply demand. Valley in good cut at present and quality v e r y fine. Violets not any too plentiful and demand good. Mr. Hunt's price quotations published as the market rates for flowers for week beginning Monday, December 19, 1904, include the following: Roses, American B e a u t y , per dozen, 24 inch to 36 inch, stems $8 to $12 ; 15 inches to 20 inches, $4 to $6; 8 inches to 12 inches, $2 to $3. Brides, selected, per 100, $10 t o $ i 2 ; medium, $6 to $8; Bridesmaid, selected, $10 to $12; medium, $5 to $8; Liberty, $10 to $25; Perle, $4 to $6; Golden Gate, $6 to $10; Chatenay, $8 to $15. Carnations,medium,per 100, $4 to $5 ; fancy and extra fancy, $5 t o $8. Miscellaneous, Callas, per dozen, $1.50 to $2; Harrisii, $2 to $2.50. Mignonette, per 100, $6 to $8. Paper Whites and Roman Hyacinths, $3 to $4. Valley, $4 to $5. Violets, single, $1 t o $1.50; double, $2 to $2.50. Chicago Wholesale Cut Flower Market For week ending December 17. T h e public's Christmas shopping has shortened the demand locally, and the call was mostly in the line of funeral work. Beauties are still in moderate supply and already command holiday prices. Bridesmaids and Brides are of fine quality and short sizes of these is below demand. Sales on carnations were on a weak basis, general demand continuing dull, b u t with the ending of the week everything was cleaned up. Receipts compared with corresponding time last week increased. The general demand for orchids is on the increase, and the indications point to a shortage in this line. Christmas prices went into effect Monday, December 20. Latest Reports from Chicago Are to the effect that American B e a u t y roses in medium lengths are at a premium. Liberty is also scarce. Beauty is quoted all the w a y from $20 to $100, and Liberty, from $12 up to $25. Bride and Bridesmaid of good quality are in fair supply, $15 being average price asked for good stock. Lawson and Enchantress carnations are held at $5 to $10 and violets are quoted all the w a y from $1.50 to $2 for single, and up to $3 for double. Retail dealers are rebelling against the system of putting holiday prices in effect nearly a week in advance of Christmas. Louisville Market Report Business conditions are particularly favorable for a successful Christmas business. Stock, with the exception of roses, will be somewhat scarce. Several large decorations will mean some good hustling. Carnations are of v e r y good quality and are v e r y scarce. Mignonette, violets, lilies of the valley, will average a good deal short m q u a n t i t y , b u t the quality is v e r y good. T h e growers have been a little unfortunate as to bringing their crops in for the Christmas business, and will suffer quite a loss; however, the prospects for future crops are v e r y good. Joseph Coenen & Co. report a good
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run on ferns, b u t the sale of palms very discouraging. Schulz finds a big dem a n d for Lorraine begonias. A m o n g the fine window decorations are those of Mrs. C. W . Reimers, who makes a great display of American B e a u t y roses that create no little sensation, and Mrs. C. B. Thompson, who has an arch in her window on Fourth avenue, supporting a lot of red goods. Buffalo Wholeale Cut Flower Market As Reported for December 20. Indications show a shortage in supply of flowers this week. The retail demand is not y e t very brisk, but anything that is really good is picked up at sight. Holly runs of rather poor quality and is selling slowly. Other Christmas greens go all right. Buffalo Christmas Prices As quoted in advance. Roses, B e a u t y , extra, fancy and special, $25 to $150; Nos. ι and 2, $20 to $25; Bride and 'Maid, special and fancy, $20 to $25; extra, $15 to $20; Nos. ι and 2, $10 to $15; Liberty, special and fancy, $25 to $35; extra, $18 to $20; ι and 2, $10 to $15; Golden Gate, special and fancy, $15 to $20; extra, $12 to $15; 1 and 2, $8 to $10. Carnations, Lawson, $3 to $6; Enchantress, $4 to $8; other sorts, $2 to $5. Lilies, $15 to $20. Violets, $1.25 to $2. Hyacinths, $3 to $4. Lily of the Valley, $3 to $5. Asparagus plumosus, $40 to $60; Sprengeri, per 100 bunohes, $25 to $50. Smilax, $15.
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Directory of Clubs and Societies
TUXEDO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
Secretaries are respectfully requested to promptly notify HORTICULTURE of any changes of officers of their respective societies.
CINCINNATI FLORIST SOCIETY,
Cincin-
nati, Ohio. — Pres., B e n j a m i n George; Vice-Pres., Gus A d r i a n ; Sec'y, Geo. M u r p h y ; Τ reas., J. W . Rodgers. Meetings second S a t u r d a y of each month, three exhibitions held each year. CANADIAN
month; annual exhibition early in November.
HORTICULTURAL
ASS'N.—
Pres., G. A . Robinson; i s t Vice-Pres., W. Suckling; 2d Vice-Pres., C. G. Johnson; Treas., H. Simmers; Sec'y, A . Η. E wing. N e x t annual meeting in Montreal, probably in A u g u s t .
THE
WESTCHESTER
COUNTY
HORTI-
CULTURE SOCIETY, M o u n t K i s c o , N . Y .
— Pres., A . L. Marshall; Vice-Pres., W m . Wills, K a t o n a h ; Sec'y, Herbert A . Spavins. Meets every month; annual reunion at Mount Kisco. INTERNATIONAL
SOCIETY
OF
ARBOR-
ICULTURE, Connersville, I n d . — P r e s . , W m . J. Palmer; Sec'y-Treas., John P. Brown. NEW
BEDFORD
FLORIST CLUB,
NEW
ORLEANS
HORTICULTURAL
second Thursday of each month. C O L O R A D O S O C I E T Y OF
T H E DETROIT FLORIST CLUB,
Detroit,
Mich. — Pres., Robert W a t s o n ; VicePres., L . B e m b ; Treas., W a l t e r T a e p k e ; Sec'y, J. F . Sullivan; Librarian, Norman Sullivan. Meetings first and third Wednesday of each month. GARDENERS'
CLUB
OF
BALTI-
MORE, Baltimore, Md. — Pres., John A . Cook; Vice-Pres., Fred C. B a u e r ; Ree. Sec'y, John J. P e r r y ; Fin'l Sec'v, Philip B. Welsh; Treas., Fred G. Burger; Librarian, Chas. M. Wagner. Meetings second and fourth Monday of each month. FLORISTS'
CLUB
OF
PHILADELPHIA,
Philadelphia, Pa. — Pres., John Westc o t t ; Vice-Pres., D a v i d R u s t ; Treas., J. W . Colflesh; Sec'y, E d w i n Lonsdale. Meetings first T u e s d a y of each month. FLORIST
CLUB,
Milwau-
kee, Wis. — Pres., W . A . K e n n e d y ; Vice-Pres., Fred H. Hoi ton; Sec'y, Herman V . Hunkel; Treas., C. Dalwig. Meeting first T u e s d a y of each month. MASSACHUSETTS
HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY. A f t e r J a n u a r y i , 1905 : — Pres., Arthur F . * Estabrook ; Vice-Pres., Robert T . Jackson; Treas., Chas. E . Richardson; Sec'y, W m . P . Rich. MONTREAL
GARDENERS
AND
NEBRASKA FLORIST SOCIETY,
ST. L o u i s FLORIST CLUB. — P r e s . , J .
J.Beneke; Vice-Pres., W m . Winter; Sec'y, Emil Schray ; Treas., O t t o Koenig. SOCIETY
OF
B e n n e t t ; i s t Vice-Pres., A l e x G i b b ; 2d Vice-Pres., A . W a l k e r ; Sec'y-.Treas., W m . H. Horobin. HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY, T a r r y t o w n , N. Y . Pres., James B a l l a n t y n e ; Vice-Pres., Joseph B r a d l e y ; Sec'y, E d w a r d W . Neubrand; Cor. Sec'y, Thos. A . L e e ; Treas., James T . Lawrie. Meetings last T h u r s d a y of each month. MONMOUTH
COUNTY
IOWA
FLORISTS,
Des
Moines, l a . — Pres., J. T . Temple; Vice-Pres., R . L . Blair; Sec'y, Wesley Greene; Treas., G. A . Heyne. UTICA
FLORIST
CLUB. —
Pres.,
F.
J.
B a k e r ; Vice-Pres.. Seward Hakes; Sec'y, J. C. Spencer; Treas., C. F . Seitzer. Meeting first T h u r s d a y of the m o n t h ; Chrysanthemum meeting in N o v e m b e r ; Carnation meeting in F e b r u a r y ; annual outing and clambake in August, HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY,
Holyoke, Mass. — Pres., E. A . Reed; Treas., Chas. E. Mackintosh; Sec'y, Geo. H. Sinclair. Meetings first Wednesd a y in the m o n t h ; Exhibition, Rose show in June. IOWA
STATE
HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY, Des Moines, l a . — Pres., P. F. K i n n e ; Vice-Pres., W . A . B u r n a p ; Sec'y, Wesley Greene ; Treas., Elmer M. Reeves. Annual meeting at Des Moines, Dec. 1 3 - 1 6 , 1904. NORTH
SHORE
HORTICULTURAL
SO-
CIETY, Manchester, Mass. — Pres., P. R . Sanborn; Vice-Pres., W . B. Jackson; Treas., James McGregor; Sec'y, James Salter; Fin'l Sec'v, Herbert Shaw. Meetings first and third Fridays of each month. N E W HAVEN COUNTY
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY. — Pres., R . P. P r y d e ; VicePres.,Thos. P e t t i t ; Sec'y, Patrick K e a n e ; Treas., D a v i d K y d d . Meetings first and third Tuesday of the month.
HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY, Oceanic, N. J. — Pres., W m . Turner; Vice-Pres., George Hale; Sec'y, H . A . K e t t e l ; Fin'l Sec'y, Geo. R . K u h n ; Treas. W . W . K e n n e d y . Meetings first and third F r i d a y s of the
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Omaha,
Neb. — Pres., W . R . A d a m s ; VicePres., George Soranson; Sec'y, Lewis Henderson; Treas., George Swoboda. Meetings second T h u r s d a y of each month.
FLOR-
ISTS' CLUB, M o n t r e a l , C a n . — P r e s . , J o s .
TARRYTOWN
SO-
CIETY. — Pres., Harry Papworth.
HOLYOKE
MILWAUKEE
meets
FLORICULTUR-
ISTS, Denver, Colo. — Pres., John Satterthwaite; Treas., Mrs. J. M. Johnson; Sec'y, J. A . Valentine. Annual meetings, third T h u r s d a y in J a n u a r y .
THE
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Pres., W m . Hastings; Vice-Pres., Thos. Murray; Sec'y, James MacMachan; Treas., George Stewart. Meetings first Tues, after the first of each month.
T h e greenhouses of Charles H. Green at Spencer, Mass., were badly damaged b y fire on the morning of December 15. T h e office building was completely destroyed and m a n y plants ruined.
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NEWS OF T H E T h e late C. E . French of Boston left a bequest of $8,000 for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. On pages 99 and 100 of the Proceedings at St. Louis, Mo., the remarks credited to Mr. William Dilger of Detroit, Mich., should have been credited t o Mr. F . P . Dilger of Milwaukee, Wis. W M . J . STEWART,
Sec'y.
A t a meeting held at Glen Cove, L o n g Island, on December 15, the Nassau C o u n t y Horticultural Society w a s organized. Officers were elected as follows: president, Thomas Harrison; vicepresident, James H a l l o w a y ; treasurer, E . J. B r o w n ; secretary, S. J. Trepass. T h e new society starts under v e r y encouraging auspices. Inoculating Soils w i t h Bacteria to Increase P l a n t Production was the subject under discussion at the meeting of the Farmer's Club of the American Institute at New Y o r k on Wednesday, December 14. Papers were presented b y Dr. George D. Moore, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and Prof. Willis G. Johnson, Managing Editor American Agriculturist. T h e K e n t u c k y Society of Florists met a t F . W a l k e r & Co.'s store w i t h a rather small attendance. T h e election of officers resulted as follows: A u g u s t R . Baumer, President; Anders Rasmussen, Vice-President; Fred L . Schulz, Recording Secretary; Joseph Coenen, Financial Secretary; C. H. K u n z m a n , Treasurer; Joseph Wettle, Sergeant-atA r m s ; and Herbert G. Walker, Trustee for three years. T h e A n n u a l Meeting of the Connect ticut Horticultural Society was held aHartford, on December 14. I t w a s v o t e d to have a banquet in the near future. Officers were elected as follows: President, A . C. Sternberg; vice-presidents, Theo. Wirth, G. X . A m r h y n , D . A . L y m a n , E d w a r d H o y t , T . S. Gold, O. A . Leonard; treasurer, W . W . H u n t ; secretary, L . H. Mead. T h e annual banquet of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held on Saturday evening, December 17. Over one hundred members sat down to a beautifully decorated table. A . H. Wingett was a most efficient toast-master. T h e speakers included E. J. Norman, Frank Howard, H. A . B u n y a r d , William Sefton, A . McConnachie, F r a n k Butler, R . A . Stanley and J. M. Johnson. T h e regular meeting of tne society was held on the same evening. A diploma was awarded to Thomas Proctor, gardener for Mr. Patterson, for six spikes of Calan the Veitchii. A . J. Loveless, E. R . Norman, and George Foulsham were the judges. T h e approaching exhibition of the American Rose Society in connection with the spring show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Boston is sure to be one of the most remarkable displays of roses ever seen in this country, for the exhibits will not be confined to any one section or class of roses, b u t will embrace them all as far as is possible in a winter show. Some phenomenal plants m a y be looked for, and those who will make the effort to
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Wellesley were especially interesting. He said that it is not possible to judge of w h a t a seedling rose m a y . c o m e to before its third year and, in fact, it m a y keep on developing its character up to the seventh year. He believed that m a n y a good rose had been thrown a w a y because this fact was not sufficiently well recognized. Mr. Nicholson explained that an exhibit of Fiancee and Cardinal had been expected from Joliet, 111., but it had failed to arrive. He believed the cusGARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB t o m of sending carnation novelties for exhibition one or two days' journey OF BOSTON from their home is unfair to the variT h e December meeting of this organeties. Introducers should distribute ization, held on 20th inst., was, like its some of the stock to be grown b y apimmediate predecessors, a good eviproved representatives in different secdence that an era of activity and usetions, so that the flowers could be alfulness is now on and that the club will w a y s shown fresh and in best form. become, once more, an influential Fiancee he pronounced to be a wonder factor in the horticultural life of Bosand in a class b y itself. ton. A b o u t fifty gentlemen were presPeter Fisher said of Flamingo, of ent to listen to Mr. Lumsden's practical which he showed a vase, that he had paper on ferns, which we present in seen a marked improvement in it since another column. T h e exhibition tables he had raised the temperature a couple were loaded with a display of novelties of degrees. T h e disposition to throw ocand other material, all evidencing sucasional semi-double blooms, he thought, perior cultural excellence. There were might be eradicated b y selection and t w o big vases of splendid blooms of the the standard of quality thus greatly new roses Richmond and Wellesley. improved. T h e former had made the journey from The committee on awards reported its Indiana home in perfect order and certificates of merit for Peter Fisher for showed up grandly, much better than 411, S. J. Goddard for Helen Goddard, it did at New Y o r k last week. WellesM. A . Patten for Mikado, A l e x . Montley, w i t h its silvery pink buds, made a gomery for Wellesley, E . G. Hill Co., fitting companion for the crimson visifor Richmond, Rockland Greenhouses tor. and H. A . Stevens, each for variegated T w o variegated Lawson carnations Lawson, cultural certificates to H. A . were shown, one b y the Rockland GreenStevens for mushrooms, and A l e x . Ogg houses and the other b y H. A . Stevens. for Lorraine begonia, and honorable These are quite distinct, the latter bemention for ' Peter Murray for carnaing more heavily striped than the other tion Winsor, Peter Fisher for No. 173, and closely resembling Mrs. M. A . PatS. J. Goddard for No. 19, and William ten in general tone. H. A . Stevens Nicholson for mignonette. showed a dish of phenomenal mushMr. Duncan reported on the successrooms from '4 pure culture spawn," ful field day which the club enjoyed last which he states he has found to be far Saturday, visiting Messrs. Nicholson superior t o imported spawn, better reand Goddard a t Framingham. He sults being obtained at a lower temmentioned especially the Prosperity Carperature and giving mushrooms of a nations at Mr. Nicholson's which that heavier texture and better shipping gentleman regarded as the best all qualities. T h e culture is so simple that around p a y i n g variety in the whole failure is not likely, and he predicts t h a t list. He had been particularly imit will revolutionize the mushroom grow- pressed with the good service Mr. ing industry. Nicholson was getting from a Scotch S. J. Goddard sent seedling carnation marine internal fire-box boiler, a hotNo. 19, light salmon, medium size and water heater, using soft coal, economifine contour; also Helen Goddard, a big cal and reliable. substantial looking cerise that all agreed Mr. Lumsden's paper gave much pleashas a bright future before it. Peter ' ure. In reply to questions, Mr. Lumsden Fisher sent a splendid white, marked said that he knows of no authenticated No. 401, large sized flower of chaste case of success in hybridizing ferns. finish and v e r y long stems; also 173, a Hybridisation is supposed to occur at pink seedling, Mrs. M. A . Patten, Flathe time of germination. mingo and Nelson Fisher. M. A . PatTen new members joined the club. ten staged a seedling from Prosperity T h e next meeting will be the inaugural and Gov. Roosevelt, in which the for the new officers. parentage is well pronounced. William Nicholson had a large vase of the A PLEASANT OUTING latest introductions, and Peter Murray sent a fine salmon pink named Winsor. The members of the Gardeners' and W . N . Craig showed Laelia anceps, the Florists' Club of Boston, to the number type and six varieties, also L. Goldiana. of thirty-four, enjoyed a delightful visit Mr. O g g brought one of his beautiful to the greenhouses of William NicholLorraine begonias from the J. M. Sears son and S. J. Goddard on Saturday, conservatory. There was a vase of December 17. Mr. Nicholson's place superb mignonette from William Nichwas first visited and came in for sincere olson, Euphorbia 'fulgens (Jacquinaeadmiration for the excellent condition flora) from Robert Cameron, and a of the stock. Attention was called to brilliant group of poinsettias from presit w o different lots of The Queen carnadent-elect Wheeler. The exhibitors tion planted at different seasons, in were called on severally to say some- which the earlier planted showed a vast thing regarding their various exhibits. superiority. A n innovation for ChristMr. Montgomery's remarks concerning mas was favorably commented upon â&#x20AC;&#x201D;
come to Boston at that time to see or participate in the exhibition m a y depend upon it t h a t the New England brethren will make good the promise given last year when the Rose Society accepted the invitation to come to the H u b . If y o u have anything worth showing in the line of roses, get ready to display them. This opportunity for publicity and honors will not be missed b y sagacious growers.
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ten-inch p a n s of g e r a n i u m , W e s t B r i g h ton G e m , a b o u t seven or eight p l a n t s t o the p a n a n d all a sheet of bloom. Mr. G o d d a r d ' s place w a s f o u n d t o b e a model. H i s carnations, including n o v elties, seedlings a n d s t a n d a r d varieties, were enthusiastically c o m m e n d e d for their prosperous appearance. T h e visitors w e r e entertained b y a l u n c h a t b o t h places a n d the c u s t o m a r y v o t e of t h a n k s w a s given, w i t h a c c o m p a n i m e n t of three cheers for their hosts. PENNSYLVANIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION T h e annual m e e t i n g of the P e n n s y l v a n i a F o r e s t r y Association w a s held Dec e m b e r 14, at its rooms, N o . 1012 W a l n u t Street, P h i l a . , a n d all the officers were re-elected for t h e ensuing y e a r . R e p o r t s were m a d e b y President J o h n Brinkinbine, a n d t h e secretary, treasurer and recording secretary. In the president's report attention w a s called t o the f a c t t h a t a t t h e session of the S t a t e Legislature n e x t y e a r the F o r e s t r y D e p a r t m e n t or the G o v e r n o r will proba b l y offer recommendations concerning the administration of t h e forest reserves of t h e S t a t e , w i t h a v i e w t o m a k i n g t h e m profitable as well as ornamental. T h e treasurer's report showed the association t o b e in good financial condition. I n t h e report of the council of the association, m a d e b y recording S e c r e t a r y F . L Bitler, it w a s shown t h a t at present P e n n s y l v a n i a owns 700,000 acres of forest reserves, w h i c h are being added t o f r o m t i m e t o time w h e n desirable l a n d s c a n b e obtained a t reasonable figures. A s f a r as t h e association is aware, P e n n s y l v a n i a is t h e only S t a t e in t h e Union e x c e p t N e w Y o r k w h i c h is pursuing a regular system of acquiring forest reserves. T h e r e are n o w 1624 m e m b e r s of the association. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY REGISTRATION,
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T h e B o s t o n M a r k e t Gardeners Association celebrated b y a b a n q u e t a t the U n i t e d S t a t e s H o t e l , B o s t o n , on T h u r s d a y evening, D e c e m b e r 15, t h e eight e e n t h a n n i v e r s a r y of its organization, w i t h president W . W . R a w s o n in the chair, also for the eighteenth time. T h e r e were a b o u t t w o h u n d r e d m e m bers and guests present, including m a n y ladies. In his opening t a l k Mr. R a w s o n t o o k occasion to voice the sentiments of the m a r k e t gardeners as opposed to reciprocity w i t h C a n a d a or a n y t h i n g tending to a reduction of the tariff n o w p r o t e c t i n g this industry. H e said t h a t high-priced labor is a boon to the m a r k e t gardener. Ο . B . H a d w e n , president of the W o r cester C o u n t y H o r t i c u l t u r a l S o c i e t y , spoke of the delights of the rural h o m e and told of his s e v e n t y y e a r s of f a r m life and his life-long interest in trees. H e w a s followed b y secretary J. E . E l l s w o r t h , of t h e S t a t e B o a r d of A g r i culture, w h o is also a trustee of t h e Massachusetts Agricultural College. Mr. E l l s w o r t h spoke c o n v i n c i n g l y of t h e splendid opportunities offered n o w t o y o u n g men to m a k e profitable investm e n t s a n d a d o p t a delightful a v o c a t i o n b y t a k i n g u p the f e w a b a n d o n e d f a r m s t h a t are y e t to be had. Senator Dallinger of Cambridge t a l k e d on his f a v o r i t e s u b j e c t , t h a t of reclaiming, c u l t i v a t i n g , a n d d e v e l o p i n g t h e salt marshes of w h i c h there are a b o u t 200,000 acres in t h e neighborhood of B o s t o n . H e explained h o w b y a s y s t e m of d y k i n g a n d draining a t an e x p e n d i t u r e of n o t o v e r ten dollars an acre, l a n d n o w n o t w o r t h o v e r five dollars an acre m a y in three y e a r s b e b r o u g h t t o a v a l u e of t w o h u n d r e d dollars an acre. H e claimed t h a t such l a n d is m o r e p r o d u c t i v e t h a n a n y u p l a n d area, requires n o fertilizer, a n d is u n e q u a l l e d for t h e p r o d u c t i o n of h a y a n d for m a r k e t gardening. Q u a i n t a n d comical w a s t h e speech t h a t n e x t followed, b y Mr. H o l t . Then c a m e a " p o m e " b y T h o s . L . Creely, a B e l m o n t g e n t l e m a n of a poetical t u r n of m i n d . Mr. A u s t i n Simonds, president of t h e B o s t o n F r u i t and P r o d u c e E x c h a n g e , spoke e l o q u e n t l y of the dev e l o p m e n t of fruit f r o m a l u x u r y t o a necessity of life, a n d e x t e n d e d cordial greetings f r o m the great a n d influential b o d y he represented. Mr. Jere McCart h y , s u r v e y o r of t h e p o r t of B o s t o n , n e x t told in a h u m o r o u s vein of his e a r l y experience a t f a r m i n g , e x t e n d i n g o v e r one d a y a n d a half. T h e chaplain of the occasion t h e n closed t h e exercises of this v e r y e n j o y a b l e e v e n i n g w i t h some good stories, a n d reached t h e v e r y h e a r t of his audience w h e n h e p r e f a c e d t h e benediction w i t h the assertion t h a t ,€ a m a n w h o can get a dollar for a c u k e is a g e n i u s . " THE POTATO CROP F o r the first time in some y e a r s it appears t h a t t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s will s u p p l y e n o u g h p o t a t o e s for h o m e cons u m p t i o n , t h e crop w h i c h w a s h a r v e s t e d this y e a r b e i n g t h e largest e v e r k n o w n . I t is e s t i m a t e d t h a t the s u p p l y will furnish a b o u t three a n d one-half bushels t o e v e r y m a n , w o m a n , and child in the U n i t e d States, w h i c h is a little m o r e t h a n the q u a n t i t y ordinarily used. It is w o r t h y of note, h o w e v e r , t h a t t h e acreage remains a b o u t t h e same each y e a r , a n d t h e difference in crop is d u e t o a larger yield t h a n usual, Maine lead-
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GARDENER i n g w i t h 200 bushels t o the acre and N e w Hampshire c o m i n g second w i t h 145 bushels t o the acre. T h e p o t a t o crop forms a considerable item in Maine's w e a l t h , a n d in t h a t S t a t e there is a tend e n c y t o increase acreage. W h i l e t h e agriculture of N e w E n g l a n d has become to a large e x t e n t intensive, a n d the production of w h e a t and corn h a s gone to the W e s t e r n States, it is a source of c o m f o r t t o the N e w E n g l a n d farmer to k n o w t h a t on our stony soils are produced larger crops than can possibly be grown on the more fertile lands of the W e s t , and the s u p r e m a c y of the northeastern S t a t e s as p o t a t o producers is n o t likely t o be disputed. F o r the last f e w y e a r s p o t a t o e s h a v e been imported to m a k e up for deficiencies in the national s u p p l y , b u t this y e a r ' s experience shows t h a t w e c a n grow all the p o t a t o e s we need at home. T h e prices are low at present, o w i n g t o the large s u p p l y , b u t p o t a t o e s can be produced w i t h profit even if t h e y are sold a t a low price, a n d the farmers of N e w E n g l a n d should t a k e a d v a n t a g e of this opport u n i t y which n a t u r e h a s given t h e m . Boston
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Philadelphia Wholesale Cut Flower Market As Reported for December 20. R o s e s are in s u p p l y rather in excess of t h e d e m a n d , b u t prices hold f a i r l y on w h a t sales are m a d e . T h e poorer grades h a v e been congested on a c c o u n t of t h e freezing w e a t h e r w h i c h c u t off t h e street outlet. Carnations are fairly plentiful a n d prices holding p r e t t y good on first-class stock. Second grade slow. V i o l e t s rathe r a b u n d a n t and n o t selling v e r y well on a c c o u n t of the inclement w e a t h e r . P l e n t y of c y p r i p e d i u m s , b u t c a t t l e y a s scarce. Gardenias, scarce a t S75 f o r good blooms. A l l other stock in n o r m a l s u p p l y a n d a t usual values. H o l l y u n s a t i s f a c t o r y . N o t u p t o standard of q u a l i t y and c a u s i n g trouble for the distributors. Retailers feeling rather d e j e c t e d o v e r general business early in the week. Philadelphia Wholesale Cut Flower Prices As Reported December 19. R o s e s : A m e r i c a n B e a u t y , special and f a n c y , $40 t o $50; e x t r a , $2ς t o $30; Nos. ι a n d 2, $15 t o $20; B r i d e and B r i d e s m a i d , special and f a n c y , $12 to $15; e x t r a , $8 to $10; 1 and 2, $2 t o $6; L i b e r t y , special a n d f a n c y , $20 t o $30; e x t r a , $10 t o $ 1 5 ; 1 a n d 2, $2 to $8; Golden G a t e , special a n d f a n c y . $10 to $12; e x t r a , $8 to $10; 1 and 2, $2 t o $6. C a r n a t i o n s : L a w s o n , $4 t o $6; E n c h a n t r e s s , $6 t o $8; ordinary, $2 t o $4. Violets, single, $.30 to $.75 ; double, $.50 t o $1.50. Lilies, $15 to $20. N a r cissi a n d R o m a n h y a c i n t h s , $2 t o S3 L i l y of t h e v a l l e y , $2 t o $5. Asparagus, $25 t o $50. S m i l a x , $12.50 t o $15.
St. Louis Wholesale Prices S t o c k good and scarce Christmas w e e k . T r a d e q u i e t last w e e k b u t prosp e c t s i m p r o v i n g . Beauties, e x t r a , f a n c y a n d special, are q u o t e d a t $75 t o $100; lower grades, $15 to $50. Bride, 'Maid a n d Golden G a t e , e x t r a , f a n c y a n d special, $8 t o $18; other grades, $5 t o $6. L i b e r t y , e x t r a , f a n c y and special, $8 to $20; lower grades, $5 to $6. Carnations: L a w s o n , $4 t o $6; E n c h a n t r e s s , $6 t o $8; other varieties, $3 t o $6. Lilies, $10 to S20, according t o q u a l i t y . Narcissi a n d R o m a n h y a c i n t h s , $2 t o $4. L i l y of the V a l l e y , $3 t o $5. Violets, single, S.75 t o S i . 5 0 ; double, S i . 5 0 t o S2.5Ò. A s p a r a g u s plumosus, S3 s to $75. S p r e n g e n , S i . 5 0 t o $4. Smilax, $12.50 t o $15.
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New York Wholesale Cut Flower Market A s given for the first of the w e e k , were as follows : — Roses: A m e r i c a n B e a u t y , special and f a n c y , $25 t o $40; e x t r a , $15; Nos. 1 a n d 2, $2 t o $8; Bride and Bridesmaid, special a n d f a n c y , $10 to $ 1 5 ; e x t r a , $8; Nos. ι a n d 2, $2 to $5; L i b e r t y , special and f a n c y , $15 to $20; e x t r a , $10; Nos. r a n d 2, $3 to $5; Golden G a t e , special a n d f a n c y , $10 to $ 1 5 ; e x t r a , $8; Nos. ι a n d 2, $2.50 t o $4. Carnations: L a w s o n , $2 t o $4; E n c h a n t r e s s , $6 t o $10; regular stock, $2 t o $4. Lilies, $12 t o $15. P a p e r W h i t e , $1.50 t o $2. R o m a n h y a c i n t h s , $1 t o $2. L i l y of the V a l l e y , $2 to $4. Violets, $.75 t o $1.25. S m i l a x , $8 t o $10. Adiantum, $.50 to $1.50. A s p a r a g u s plumosus, $25 to $50. Spren Jeri, $10 t o $25. New York Cut Flower Prices per 100 As quoted middle of week. · R o s e s : A m e r i c a n B e a u t y , special and f a n c y , $25 to $50; e x t r a , $20 to $25; ι a n d 2, $8 to $16; s u p p l y equal to dem a n d . B r i d e a n d 'Maid, special a n d f a n c y , $12 to $ 1 5 ; e x t r a , $8 to $10; 1 a n d 2, $2 t o $6; top grade limited in s u p p l y ; inferior grades ample. Libe r t y , special a n d f a n c y , $15 t o $25; extra, $10 t o $12; ι a n d 2, $3 t o $8; m o d erate s u p p l y . Golden G a t e , special, $10 t o $15; e x t r a , $6 t o $8; 1 a n d 2, $2 to $6. Carnations: L a w s o n , $3 to $6; E n c h a n t r e s s , $4 to $10; others, $2 to $6; fair s u p p l y . Violets, single, $.75 to S i . 5 0 ; double, $.75 t o $1.50. Lilies, $16. Narcissi, $2. R o m a n H y a c i n t h s , $1.50 t o $2. L i l y of the V a l l e y , $1.50 to $4. A s p a r a g u s p l u m . , strings, $25 t o $50. bunches, $20 to $35; Sprengeri, bunches, $25 t o $35. S m i l a x , $10 to $12. Cincinnati Christmas Prices As quoted December 19. Roses, B e a u t y , $25 to $100, according to grade; B r i d e and B r i d e s m a i d , $6 to $12; L i b e r t y , $8 to $ 1 5 ; Golden G a t e , $5 to $10. Carnations, L a w s o n , $5 to $8; E n c h a n t r e s s , $6 t o $10; others, $4 to $6. Violets, single, $1.50 to $2.50; double, $1.50 to $3. Lilies, $16. Lily of the V a l l e y , $4 t o $5. H y a c i n t h s and narcissi, $2. t o $3. S m i l a x , $12.50 to
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50 West 30th St.,
New York City
Telephone, 759 Madison Sq.
THE
ONLY
HOUSE
Handling the Superb N e w Carnation
VICTORY To be disseminated in 1906
ALEX. J. GUTTMAN Wholesale Florist
52 W. 29th St., New York
Edward C. Horan Wholesale Florist 55 W E S T 28th S T . Tel.
Madison Sq.
NÇW Y O f k
A. L. Y O U N G & CO.
WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 W. 22th St., New York
Tel. 2559 Madison Sq.
MOORE, HENTZ & NÄSH WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 West 26th St., New York Telephone Call : 756 Madison Sq. '
The RELIABLE
HOUSE
JOSEPH S. FENRICH Wholesale Florist Consignments
Solicited
42 West 30th Street, New York City Telephone No. 325 Madison Square,
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HORTICULTURE R. C. H Ä Y D E N , S e c r e t a r y a n d T r e a s u r e r
DECEMBER
24, 1904
W I L L I A M J. M U T H , M a n a g e r
THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission M e r c h a n t s = —
High Crade Seasonable Cut Flowers OUR
SELECTED
SPECIALTIES:
BEAUTYS, BRIDES and MAIDS; FANCY ENCHANTRESS, LAWSON, PROSPERITY, ETC. *
A
TRIAL· O R D E R
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. P H I L A D E L P H I A , PA.
H E A D Q U A R T E R S FOR S E A S O N A B L E N O V E L T I E S A N D FANCY S T O C K . Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers
Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., WANTED:
Consignments of High Grade Carnations.
Florists'
Topics
Current c o m m e n t on c a r n a t i o n R o b ert C r a i g : " I t will d o . " T w o " b r e a d and b u t t e r " carnations: Mackinaw and Octoroon. A handsome pure w h i t e sport has appeared in a house of c a r n a t i o n R o b e r t Craig at C o t t a g e Gardens, Queens, Ν. Y L u t h e r T . Seaver, the " P a n s y K i n g " w h o w a s a c a n d i d a t e for the m a y o r a l t y of Medford, Mass., on a self-made platf o r m received 40 v o t e s in t h e entire c i t y o u t of a t o t a l of 2,950. T h e florists' establishment of A . J. T a y l o r a t B u r l i n g t o n , V t . , suffered quite a serious loss of s t o c k f r o m inund a t i o n due t o the b u r s t i n g of a large w a t e r m a i n , on D e c e m b e r 13. T h e t r a d e exhibition heretofore held each season at the F l o w e r M a r k e t in B o s t o n will b e held this w i n t e r at H o r t i cultural Hall, t h e i n v i t a t i o n f r o m t h e Massachusetts H o r t i c u l t u r a l S o c i e t y t o do so h a v i n g been a c c e p t e d b y t h e m a n a g e r s of the m a r k e t . A liberal contribution for prizes for this occasion h a s been m a d e b y b o t h old and new flower m a r k e t s . In addition, a special prize of $10 will b e offered b y HORTICULTURE, for t h e b e s t v a s e of one h u n d r e d carnation blooms in n o t m o r e t h a n three colors, arranged w i t h a n y k i n d of foliage, color scheme a n d artistic effect t o b e considered in m a k i n g t h e award.
Chicago Christmas Greens Market O w i n g to the ruling of the railroad companies all shipments of green goods m u s t b e prepaid f r o m point of shipm e n t a n d consequently less cars are shipped on speculation. T h i s has developed a sharp u p w a r d m o v e on prices a n d strengthened the entire Christmas green m a r k e t . B e s t holly brings $5 to $6.
Business Changes and N e w Establishments Mark A i t k i n , Springfield, Mass., has opened a p r e t t y store a t 378 Main Street. W . J. H a l l i d a y has opened a c o m m o dious store at 323 N o r t h Charles Street, Baltimore. John Mutch, N e w t o n v i l l e , Mass., h a s filed a petition in b a n k r u p t c y ; liabilities, $2,470.34; assets, $765. NATICK, MASS. — W i l l i a m E . Glidden h a s opened a flower store a t the pharm a c y of P. H. M c G r a t h & Co. T h e greenhouses a n d business of George F . S y l v e s t e r at H a n o v e r , Mass., h a v e been sold t o S t a n l e y B a k e r . W . E . Marshall & Co. h a v e opened a seed, p l a n t a n d b u l b establishment at 146 W e s t 23d Street, N e w Y o r k C i t y . The Bagler-Gober Nursery Company h a s been incorporated a t Marietta, G a . T h e y o w n a b o u t 1,300 acres of land, a n d will p l a n t a b o u t 2,000 trees this winter.
Catalogues Received J. D . T h o m p s o n Carnation C o m p a n y ' s Catalogue of rooted cuttings ; Joliet, 111. H a n d s o m e l y printed and contains fine half-tone illustrations of p o p u l a r varieties of this season's introduction. Hoopes, B r o t h e r a n d T h o m a s , W e s t Chester, P a . , " H a n d b o o k of O r n a m e n t a l Trees and Plants." P r o f u s e l y illust r a t e d w i t h fine half-tones of ornam e n t a l trees, flowering shrubs and c l i m b i n g vines. R e a s o n e r Bros. R o y a l P a l m Nurseries, Oneco, F i a . A list of p l a n t s principally tropical, v e r y e x t e n s i v e , a n d so c a r e f u l l y edited as to serve for a useful reference b o o k w h i c h e v e r y p l a n t s m a n should keep on his desk. L o r d & B u r n h a m Co., Irvington-onHudson, N. Y . A b o o k of more t h a n fifty rich half-tone v i e w s of p r i v a t e conservatories and commercial greenhouses, exterior or interior, designed a n d erected b y this representative A m e r i c a n firm.
' P I T T S B U R G , Pa. Another
Yarn
T h e anecdotes of the " G i n g e r J a r " man appear to have awakened a responsive echo in Milwaukee. T h i s one comes from Mr. Will Currie. M I L W A U K E E , Dec.
12, '04.
" I n reading Mr. W a t s o n ' s O u t of the Ginger J a r ' in HORTICULTURE of Dec. 10, the story of the hen w i t h a wooden l e g reminded m e of one I heard in Scotland this summer about N i a g a r a Falls. A visitor from Straiton, Ayrshire, w a s doing the Falls and, like our H a w i c k friend, he w a s keeping his own counsel. F i n a l l y , a f t e r a time, he exclaimed 4 Hoots! they're no half sae bonnie as Τ air law Linn; there's nae hills T a i r l a w L i n n is a v e r y aboot here!1 small affair in a wee burn ; b u t is b e a u tifully located a m o n g the hills." T h i s illustrates the fine discernment of the A y r s h i r e m a n . w h o realized t h a t there are other elements besides mere bigness t h a t go to the m a k i n g of a n y thing to be admired. Ownroot. — Heerd ' b o u t Jim Green? Grafty. — No, w o t ' s happened? Ownroot. — Έ ' s drowned. Grafty.—What? Jim Green drowned? W h y , 'es got m y b u d d i n ' knife! We go to the best people in the profession. Advertising in HORTICULTURE pays.
GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND C(F.
CUT FLOWERS Florists' Supplies and Letters 34 Hawley St. - BOSTON
J A MTHE E SORIGINAL HART
Wholesale Florist FLOWERS HANDLED ON COMMISSION CAREFUL PACKING and SHIPPING
117 West 30th Street,
New York
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WM. GHORMLEY
57 West 28th St. - - NEW YORK
A L L P O P U L A R R O S E S and C A R N A T I O N S for
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RHINEBECK..
CHRISTMAS
THE CREAM
Poinsettias, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Hyacinths, Paper Whites, all Qreeiis ^
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SELECT
STnCkT
Our Flowers
R E the product of establishments that C A N B E D E P E N D E D U P O N to supply bloom of unexcelled quality E V E R Y D A Y I N T H E Y E A R . Splendid stock is now coming in and the holiday crop will be J U S T R I G H T . W e are prepared to furnish what you require, all G O O D M A T E R I A L and R E A S O N A B L E P R I C E S . But don't put it off until the last. Let us hear from you N O W , please.
A
Established 1887
J. K. ALLEN Always Reliable for Flowers Conj signed or ORDERS Given OPEN
TRAENDLY & SCHENCK 44 West 28th Street
New York City
Telephones, 798-799 Madison Square
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Plants a n d Out
Bloom
H i n o d e Florist Co ,
5 t H Street, W o o d s i d e , Ν . Ύ .
Headquarters in Western New York
For ROSES, CARNATIONS Jind ail kinds of Seasonable
Flowers.
W M . P. K A S T I N G Wholesale Commission Florist Also Dealer in Florists' Supplies and W i r e Designs.
333-37 Ellicott St. BUITALO, N . Y . GIVE US A TRIAL
In
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io6 W . 28th Street
Flowers
New York
Cut Flowers; Boston's Best, all Vari= 1 eties, shipped to all points ;
Of Highest Grade at ALL SEASONS Japanese Miniature Plants for THE HOLIDAYS
! ,
Tel. 167 Madison Sq.
F l o r i s t s ' S u p p l i e s , L a r g e s t S t o c k in N e w England. L o w e s t W h o l e s a l e Rates.
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N. F. MCCARTHY & c o . Tel. Main 5973
84 Hawley
St.,
Boston
Letters, Strips and BOSTON FLORIST LETTER CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Emblems ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ FLORISTS' LETTERS
Koral Manufacturing Co.
Office and Factory: 26 HAWLEY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Main 3978-1 J. B. Olden, Mjfr·
W I L L I A M J. BOÄS & CO. ...MANUFACTURERS OF...
Folding Flower Boxes No. 1042 RIDGE AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA
Write for Price List and Samnles
writing a b o v e advertisers, Kindly mention HORTICULTURE
This wooden box nicely stained and varnished, 18x30x12, made in two sections, one for each size letter, given away with first order of 500 letters. Block Letters, or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00 Script Letters, 4. Fastener with each lettei or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and foi sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers N. F. MCCARTHY, Treas. and Manager 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS.
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Here are THREE WORTHIES worthy of your consideration :
Chicago Jottings W . S. Rennison of S i o u x w a s a visitor in t o w n .
City,
la.,
Fiancee The F I N E S T
J. H. Curran has closed his store a t Michigan B o u l e v a r d , a n d is n o w w i t h Friedman.
The F I N E S T
T h e idea t h a t up-to-date houses are essential to the p r o d u c t i o n of good stock seems u p s e t b y the splendid condition of L a w s o n a n d other c a r n a t i o n s at the old J a c k s o n place n o w cond u c t e d b y A . N . Swenson. Mr. Swenson's experience is t h a t t h e indoor grown L a w s o n s p r o d u c e the finest blooms, b u t t h a t t h e a w a r d for q u a n t i t y m u s t be g i v e n to field g r o w n stock.
M. H. N o r t o n has opened a flower store at No. i A P a r k Street, B o s t o n . W e are glad to see Mr. N o r t o n b a c k in the business once more, and wish h i m a b u n d a n t success. T h e location is one of the best in the c i t y for a retail florist establishment. P a r t I of the a n n u a l report of t h e Massachusetts H o r t i c u l t u r a l S o c i e t y for 1904 is received. I n addition to t h e transactions and lectures there are appended some notes on p e o n y c u l t i v a tion b y R o b e r t T . J a c k s o n , also a p a p e r on John R i c h a r d s o n , his house a n d garden, b y the same a u t h o r , illustrated with a n u m b e r of interesting views. Don't neglect your advertising. Let us follow it up for you while you are busy filling orders* If you offer the right goods in the right way in these columns, you will not lack for customers. " A long pull, a strong pull and a pull all together." — for advertiser, buyer and us, means success for all. You ) j orders. We S w a n t I advertising. Let us get together. Right quality? Right price? Then advertise it in HORTICULTURE. That's the way to " get there."
TOMATOES
Without exception, the best in their respective
FORCING
The F I N E S T
WHITE
classes.
S. S. SKIDELSKY
824 North 24th St.
Philadelphia
The HARDY ANNUAL of the CENTURY
NICOTIANA SANDERAE Silver Medal. — Mass.
Horticultural
Society, 1904. Gold Medals and F i r s t - c l a s s C e r t i f i c a t e s . — A w a r d e d at principal European Exhibitions. Thousands of glowing carmine blossoms produced on a single busli. Seeds in original packets from seedsmen throughout the United States. Full particulars from
Sander & Sons s '·
A
S
A N D
Wholesale Agents for the United States
HY. Ä. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. J. M. THORBURN & CO., Cortlandt St. N.Y. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and N.Y. OUK H O B B Y NOVELTIES OF REAL MERIT Our C H R Y S A N T H E M U M S are favorably known the world over. Our new G E R A N I U M S and B E G O N I A R E X are of the same high standard. W e also have two C A N N A S which should be added to every collection. They are " T H E E X P R E S S " and " O S C O D A , " both unsurpassed as bedders.
Descriptive Catalogue ready in January.
Nathan Smith
Son.
Adrian, Mich.
Mention HORTICULTURE when you write
LETTUCES
FORCING
05 05 05 05 05
RADISHES
L o n g white Icicle Scarlet Button E x . ey. white tip set Earliest white Olive " carmine Olive
FORCING
05 05 05 05 05
ROOTS
Asparagus Columbian Mammoth Rhubarb, Myatt's
OTHER FORCING
BOOKS
.25 .25 50 50 50 05 .25 EACH
Bailey's Forcing Bk Morse's Rhubarb Culture . . Falconer's Mushroom Culture Robinson's Mushroom Culture W a t s o n ' s Mushroom Culture
OP"Send ceptable for account with we are " it "
2.00 5.00
VEG.
R o c h f o r d ' s Market Cucumber . Rollinson's Telegraph Cucumber Diamond Jubilee Melon Royal Sovereign Melon Gunton Scarlet Melon Parisian Fore. Carrot E x . ey. Erfurt Cauliflower . . .
. . . .
1.00 .50 1.00 .05 free
for my catalog. Free. Stamps acsmall amounts. Glad to open an any responsible buyer. Don't forget on mushroom spawn ! Address all
orders to "Juniper and Locust Streets, Philadelphia " or " Watson*s Seed Store, Philadelphia. "
GEORGE C. WATSON
J o i n ()tir > \
$ .25 15 15 25 25
Emperor Hittinger's Belmont Wheeler's T o m Thumb Detroit Market Grand Rapids
$12 per 100. $100 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate.
Fairhaven,
A . T . B o d d i n g t o n of N e w Y o r k visited Louisville, K y . , this week.
FORCING
F r e d BurKi
HEARD AND RECEIVED
Mrs. P e t e r M u r r a y of Mass., is dangerously ill.
SCARLET
F r o g m o r e Selected Sutton's Best of A l l Lorillard (true stock) Pepper's Prolific, new Stirling Castle
L o u i s C o a t s w o r t h h a s r e t u r n e d unscathed f r o m his trip t h r o u g h the E a s t a n d well-pleased w i t h the interest m a n ifested in the Β en t h e y aster. A b e n c h of Crusader a t A n t o n T h e n ' s leads e v e r y t h i n g in t h e carnation line as a m o n e y producer. T h i s g e n t l e m a n h a s . a w h i t e seedling of P r o s p e r i t y t y p e , n o w in its second y e a r , t h a t is likely to be h e a r d f r o m later on. A Kroeschell boiler l a t e l y installed is doing good service.
GARDENING UNDER GLASS Try W u t N o n ' f t for select stocks of Tomatoes and other Vegetables for forcing under glass. You will not be disappointed. Twenty years' experience behind every order filled :
T H e Cardinal
A clerk e m p l o y e d b y T . D . Masconesotes left s u d d e n l y , t a k i n g the d a y ' s receipts w i t h him. The Fleischman Floral Co. h a s added a large h o l i d a y p l a n t room in t h e R a i l w a y E x c h a n g e building.
PINK
24, 1904
DECEMBER
B a n d
Every carnation grower and florist wants to save waste. To do this he uses tiny rubber bands in his split flowers. Micheli's Carnation bands are the best. Brice, 15c. per 1000 ; 25c. per 2000; 50c. per 4500; 75c. per 7000; $1.00 per 10,000.
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for list
our complete wholesale of new crop Flower
price Seeds
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: Henry F. Micheli Co. Marke?St. Philadelphia Mention HORTICULTURE when you write.
ΑΝΟ
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BULBS
25 at /OO Rate
Lilium Lilium Lilium Lilium Lilium Lilium
— QUALITY
— Single
Case
LILIES
GUJèRJèMTEED
at tOOO
Rate
Per 100
Longiflorum Multiflorum, 7-9 (235 bulbs to case) . . $4.50 Auratum, 8-9 (130 bulbs to case) . . . . 4.25 Auratum, 9-11 (100 bulbs to case) . . . . 7.00 Speciosum Album, 8-9, scarce (220 bulbs to case) . . 7.00 Speciosum Rubrum, 8-9 (220 bulbs to case) . . . 5.50 Speciosum Melpomene (220 bulbs to case) . . . 6.00 New Crop Flower Seeds Ready — Send for Florists' List just issued
Per 1000
$40.00 39.00 67.00 65.00 50.00 55.00
JOHNSON & STOKES, Seedsmen, ^ a & ö & f t . · ^
DECEMBER
HORTICULTURE
24, 1904
Index to Advertisers Allen J . K
Page 145
Page McKellar Charles W . 142 Micheli H . F . C o . . . . 1 4 6 Millang Charles 142 Millang Frank 143 Moore, Hentz & Nash 143 Montgomery Nurs. . . 149
Baker Wm. J 142 Bayersdorfer H. & Co.122 Benthey-Coatsworth Co. 124 Berger Bros 142 Boas W . J. & Co. ..145 Bonnot Bros 143 Boston Florist Letter
Palmer, W . J. & Son 148
τ> C o · Y ' « }TX Brague L . Β. 149 Breitmeyer s Sons, J. 148 Budlong J. A 142
Pennock Samuel S. . . 122 Peterson's Nurseries . 149 Pierson F. R . Co. . . . 1 3 5 Pierson-Sefton Co. . .152
^ Carpenter-Morton Co.149 Central Floral Co 126 ^ , Dards 126
Phila. Cut Flower Co.144 Pittsburg Cut Flower ¿0 144 Pye R.'c.**.I*.*.I*.'.".*.*. 148
Niesscn Co.Leo
142
EreXer'Η Τ ' ^ 12*11*2 R a i n e a r ' C. J. & Co... 150 nff^J Í ' è Ìao Rawson W . Wj . & Co. 141 Dumont & rCo' ' ' 142 Raynor John 143 ri,rot r „ . Reid Edward 142 1/lo Ehret Fred 142 R e u t e r S. J 124 Farquhar R . & J. &
Ro
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F o r d B r o s
Saltford Geo 143 Sander & Son 146 S c h t e l & Fottler Co.125 Schultheis Anton 135 gharp Partridge &Co.l51 Sheridan W . F 143 ^ggers \ G }4£ Simpson R 149 Skidelsky S. S 146 Smith Charles 143 §m!£ S ' I " ' V q' ' ' M i n & ' 1 4 6 lmit5 Standard Plate Glass K* ;; Stujnpp Geo M . . . 1 2 6 Sutherland Geo. A ç ,'· Υ Υ Λ }44 Suzuki & Iida 125 Situations & Wants.. 147
143
Gardner T G 14Q GhormTey W.'. ! ! ! ! .* ! 145 Globe Gas Light Co. 149 Grey T . J. & Co. . . . 141 Gunther W . H 143 Guttman Alex. JJ 143 Hagemann W . & Co. Hammond J. A Hart James Herr Albert M Hill E. G. Co Hinode Florist C o . . . . Hitchings & Co Hitchcock Ε. H Horan E. C
125 143 144 148 148 145 152 149 143
Johnson & Stokes ..146 Kasting W . F Klunder Koral M f g . Co
145 126 145
Lager & Hurrell 148 Lang Julius 143 Lord & Burnham Co. 152 Littlefield H. F 152 Leuthv A . & Co. . . . 122 Mangel 126 McManus James . . . 1 4 3 McCarthy N . F. & Co 145 McConnell Alex 126
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Traendly & Schenck 145 Thompson J. D . Car Co 148 Thorburn J . M . & Co 125 Walsh M . H 149 Ward Ralph M . Co. .141 Watson Geo. C 146 Welch Bros 143 Weiland & R i s c h . . . . l 4 2 Young Young Young Young
John· 143 & Nugent . . . 1 4 3 Thomas Jr. . . 122 A. L . & Co . . 143
Buyers' Directory Page Agricultural Impiements Thos. J. Grey & Co. 141 Asters Benthev-Coatsworth 124
Co
Azaleas A.Schultheis
Carnation Fiancee S. S. Skidelsky
146
f f ° Red Lawson W . J. Palmer & Son 148 Greens H . J . Smith 149 H. M . Robinson & rnat,
n
142 ' Chrysanthemums J. Breitmeyer's Sons. 149 Baskets S. J. Reuter 124 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 122 - Nathan Smith & Son 146 R.C.Pye 148 Co
135
NathSuh&RSoX„,46 Books Geo. C.Watson
Co.d S t o r a . e V . U e y Suzuki & I i d a
146
125
Cyclamen Seed
Bulbs
J* Farquhar &
Johnson & Stokes ..146 H. A. Dreer 125 Schlegel & Fottler Co 125 Ralph M . Ward & Co 141 Cannas
~ , Ericas A.Schultheis 135 „ ^ c Ferns, H a r d y H.J.Smith 149 H . M . Robinson & C o . l 4 2
Nathan Smith & Son 146
Ferns
Carnations j . Breitmeyer's Sons . 148 R . C. Pye 148 S. J. Reuter 124 A . M . Herr 148 S. S. Skidelsky 146 J. D . Thompson Car
> Pierson! Elegantissima F. R . Pierson Co. ..142 , A . . Florists' Letters Boston Letter Co. . . . 145 Koral M f g . Co 145 H . Bayersdorfer & Co.122 G. A . Sutherland Co. 144
W C J ! Palmer '& Son 148 Nathan Smith & Son 146 Carnation Bands F. H. Micheli Co 146
Florist·' Supplies H . Bayersdorfer & Co.122 N . F . McCarthy & Co 145 H . M . Robinson & Co.142
Page Flower Boxes W . J. Boas & Co. ..145 Geraniums A-M.Herr . . 148 Nathan Smith & Son 146 Gla8S
Standard Plate Glass Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 1 Sharp, Partridge & Co.151 Glazing Points
Page Rose Stocks J.G.Gardner Roees
149
Grafted
S.J.Reuter R o s e g
124 H a r d y
J.G.Gardner 149 M.H.Walsh 149 L a Detroit R o s e j . Breitmeyer's Sons .148 Roge>
R . & J. Farquhar &
Pierson-Sefton Co 152 Lord & Burnham Co. 52 Hitchings & Co 152
Johnson *& Stokes ! "Z. 146 H F M k h u C o . . . . 146 j . M . T h o r b u r n & Co 125
Hoe, Improved E. H . Hitchcock 149 __ . , Hot Bed Sash TT·, u· o rCo λ152 co Hitchings &
Ge0· C· Watson
Pierson-Sefton Co. ..152
Dexter Bros
146
P Manure Robt Simpson 149 , . _ . Shingle Stains * Shee
Importing Houses
152
Shrubs, Forcing
Aug. Rolker & Sons . 125 H ' A ' Dreer 152 Wm. Hagemann & Co. 125 Snapd ragon Ralph M . Ward & Co.141 J. Breitmeyer's Sons.. 148 Japanese Plants Spruce, Baled Hinode Florist C o . . . . 145 Jardinieres
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WANTS Advertisements in this column one cent a word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. One insertion free to any gardener or florist seeking a situation.
· Brague
F O R S A L E —One of longest established rosegrowing establishments within five miles of Boston. For particulars, inquire at office of H O R T I C U L T U R E , i l Hamilton Place, Boston. W A N T E D — Responsible Solicitors in every community to get subscribers for HORTICULTURE. Applicants must furnish satisfactory reference. Liberal commission. Address HORTICULTURE, l i Hamilton Place, Boston. W A N T E D —Good photographs of Park, Garden or Conservatory planting, interior or exterior of greenhouses or salesrooms, new or well-grown plants, novelties in flowers, floral decorations, etc., etc. Address H O R T I C U L T U R E , n Hamilton Place, Boston.
149
Ventilating A p p a r a -
Suzuki & I i d a 125 N . F. McCarthy & Wm. Hagemann & C o l 2 5 Co 145 Nursery Manual Thos. Young Jr 122 Peterson's Nursery ..149 1M .„ .. ~ . John I . Raynor 143 Nicotiana Sander® ty. 143 F . Sheridan Sander & Sons 146 S. S. Pennock 122 ulius 143 J . Orchids „ ,, W H.Gunther 143 Lager & Hurrell 148 Jas. McManus 143 Orchid Baskets Pittsburg Cut Flower Lager & Hurrell . . . .148 E . ^ H o V a n ! ! ! ! ! ! *. ! H 3 Paints J.K.Allen 145 g, e o r ße Saltford Chas. Smith
Bonnot Bros
143 143
143
J.A.Hammond ....143 Edw. Reid 142 A . L . Y o u n g & Co. .143 M o o r e > H e n t z fc N a s h l 4 3 Wm. J.Baker 142 i a m e s Çart 144 Berger Bros 142 LeoNiessenCo 142 Dumont & Co 142 Young & Nugent . . . 143 ¿¿¿¿¿¿kil« J. A . Budlong 142 F . Ehret . . ...142 Phila. Cut Flower Co. 144 A · J. Guttman . . . . 143 Chas. W . McKellar .142 Ford Bros 143 W m
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F O R R E N T — L o w price if taken immediately — Greenhouse property in Pittsfield, Mass. Consisting of three houses, each ioo ft. long, 3 acres of land or less, part of dwelling-house, 2800 carnation plants in one house, without cnarge. Address " A . " Care H O R T I C U L T U R E , Boston.
H. Bayersdorfer „ 0 , t u ® Co. ιLamps a m ««o & Co.122 Hitchings Pierson-Sefton ..152 & Co 152 Globe Gas Light Co. 149 Lord & Burnham Co. 152 Lilies W h i t e Lead Johnson & Stokes.... 146 Carpenter-Morton Co.149 Hinode Florist Co.. 145 W h o I e s a l e FIor|gte Lily of the Valley Pipe W e k h B f 0 s U 3
Carpenter-Morton Co.l49 „ . A Patent Agents E. G. Siggers 149 Peat τ β ττ „ n„0 Lager & Hurrell . . . . 148 Perennials, Hardy Nathan Smith & Son 146 ~ . , o a Petunlas 1oe Η · A· Dreer 125 Pipe C J. Rainear & Co... 150 Plants, Decorative A. Leuthy & Co. . . . 1 2 2 Chas. Millang 142 Hinode Florist C o . . . . 145 A.Schultheis 103 Μα«. Potato, N e w J. M . Thorburn & Co 125 Retail Florists _ . „ . _ „n o Central Floral Co 126 Geo. M . Stumpp 126 Dards . 126 Alex. McConnell . . . . 126 Klunder 126 Thomas Young Jr. . . 122 Mangel 126
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152 · A· Dreer E. G. Hill Co 148 Greenhouse Builders Seeds Lord & Burnham Co. 152 H . A. Dreer 125 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . 52 W . W . Rawson & Co 141 Hitchings & Co 152 T h o s . j . G r e y & C o . . l 4 1 Η
Greenhouse Heaters
147
Ghormley
145
Chas. Millang 142 f ™ * Millang · · • .· .·.- 142 }4g Weiland & Risch A . Sutherland Geo. c0 144 Hinode Florist* Co.*. '. *. 145 j o s . S . Fenrich 143 Wire H . F. Littlefield
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If you have something worth offering to the best buyers, an advertisement in these pages will do the business.
T o Our
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Subscribers We wish you ALL
A Merry Xmas and
A Happy New Y e a r
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ROSE
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IOOO
$125.00
$15.00
THE TWO GRAND NEW WHITE
a nd
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 90 Points
Rooted Cuttings
Score Commercially í P e r doz.
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89 Per
$3.00
Points Per
lOO
$15.00
From
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$125.00
2'inch
Pots,
S Cents
additional
" M A J E S T I C " won First Prize for best one hundred White at the great World's Fair Flower Show. " A D E L I A " capable of doing the same trick in the same company.
M A D O N A . A Fine
Pink at same Prices
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Our " W H I T E L A W S O N " won First Prize for best one hundred Blooms at the great World's Fair Show. Our " F L A M I N G O " won First Prize for best one hundred Scarlet.
SNAPDRAGON
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From 2-inch Pots j "*$6™S
MITEAND
*$5o?oo
JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS S£5OIT CARNATIONS SELECTED
YOUNG
STOCK
SPORT
F l a m i n g o , Enchantress, Queen, Queen Louise, Walcott, L a w s o n , Floriana, L o r d and
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J. D. Thompson Carnation
Co.
$10.00 per ioo $40.00 per 500 $75.00 per 1000
Lawöon
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Geraniums I Carnations S E N D POR
FAMOUS
ROOTED CUTTINGS:
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Planted May i8th, in full crop middle of August
Kaiserin roses and Chrysanthemum Novelties. WRITE FOR PRICES F i n e large D u c k h a m Chrysanthemum Stock plants at $1.25 per doz.
ROBERT
FROM
MRS. THOMAS LAWSON
NOW BEADY!
Ask your Brother Florist if he saw it at the Detroit Carnation Show. Ten to one hé will say it's a good carnation to grow. Received CERTIFICATE OP MERIT at Detroit Carnation Show—scoring 87 pts.
W. J. Palmer & Son L a n c a s t e r , N. Y .
LIST
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. What amount do you propose to spend in advertising this year? Perhaps we can make it cover the entire ground for you and get your results beyond expectation.
ORCHIDS We are headquarters for Orchids in the United States If you want Orchids for pleasure or profit, we espectfully solicit your orders. Catalogue on Application.
LAGER & H U R R E L L ORCHID G R O W E R S & I M P O R T E R S SUMMIT, N. J.
RICHMOND
The long-tooked-for RED FORCING ROSE. Fine as Liberty, Free as Bride, Easy of Culture, Deltciously Fragrant.
Price, for April Delivery PER 100
PER 250
PER 500
$30 $7Q $ 125 E.G. HILL C O M P A N Y , -
PER 1000
S250 Richmond,Ind.
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149
MONTGOMERY NURSERIES V I L L A N O V A , D E L A W A R E CO., P E N N A .
John G. Gardner, Proprietor Per 1000
Rosa Rosa Rosa Rosa Root
Multiflora Multiflora Multiflora Multiflora Stocks for
Rosa Rugosa Rosa Rugosa Rosa Rugosa
Jap. . Jap. . Jap. . Jap. . Grafting . .
I year, 12 to 14 in., 2 year, IK to 2 ft., 3 year, 2K to 3K ft.,
15.00 30.00 80.00
The Farquhar Rose . . . . . . I year old, The Farquhar Rose . . . . . . 2 year old, FIELD G R O W N S T O C K
90.00 150.00
M. H. W A L S H Rose Specialist
. .
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. . I year, 12 to 14 in., $ 15.00 . . 2 year, IK to 2 ft., 30.00 . . 3 year, 2K to 3 ft., 70.00 τ . . 4 year, 3 Α to 4 ft., 100.00 (Rosa Multiflora Jap.) . . 12.00 . .
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L. B. BRÄGUE HINSDALE, MASS.
W H O L E S A L E D E A L E R IN
WOODS HOLE, MASS.
BALED SPRUCE
Hardy Roses, the best new and old varieties ; Strong Flowering Plants; Hybrid Tea Roses, the best and hardiest varieties;New Rambler Roses,Lady day, Debutante, Wedding Bells, Sweetheart, La Fiamma and Minnehaha. Strong field-grown plants to flower next summer. Best varieties Paeonies, Phlox, and Hollyhocks.
POR t C r i E T E K Y USE SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO FURNISHING IN CAR LOAD LOTS
Catalogue describes all the above
^ S p r i n g Tooth r Hoe . . $1.25
_ _ _ "'
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For Florists and Nurserymen. Best tool steel, adjustable in width, middle tooth can be removed to straddle a • row of small plants; four foot handle. Weight pounds.
Ε. Η.
HITCHCOCK. Glenwood, Mich.
Sole Agent in United States and Canada.
Long experience gives us an intimate knowledge of the field. Your advertising is safe with HORTICULTURE.
Beautiful Grounds An Illustrated Manual containing sugges-
tions on Lawn Making, Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, with names and descriptions of varieties hardy and of merit. Also information regarding Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you will often refer to. Send for it to-day. Free on application. PETERSON NURSERY Lincoln and Peterson Aves., Chicago, 111.
¡CAVEATS, TRADE MARKS, \ \ C O P Y R I G H T S AND DESIGNS. \ £ Send your business direct to Washington, £ £ eaves time» costs less» better service. £ # My office close to TT. 8. Patent Office. FREE prelimin- # è ary examinations made. Atty's fee not due until patent # Ì Is secured. PERSONAL ATTENTION GIVEN-19 TEARS t < ACTUAL EXPERIENCE. Book "How to obtain Patents," J ? etc., sent free. Patents procured through E. O. Siggers ? ¡»receive special notice, without charge, in the S
INVENTIVE
AGE
f illustrated monthly—Eleventh year—terms, $1. a year, g
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{ W A S H I N G T O N , D. C . J
—MADE IN—
HINSDALE, MASS.
The Best L A U R E L and BOUQUET GREEN ROPING, and WREATHS, CROSSES, ANCHORS, etc., also supplies of RED X M A S BERRIES on SPRAYS for florists' use. HARDY, CUT, FANCY and DAGGER FERNS, BEST IN THE MARKET. SPHAGNUM MOSS, SHEET MOSS, X M A S TREES by the CAR LOAD or in small lots, the best to be had. Write for prices. Address
H. J. S M I T H Hinsdale, Mass· The ANGLE LAMP is better and more satisfactory method of illumination than Gas, Electricity, Acetylene, Gasolene, and of course better than ordinary Lamps. The ANGLE LAMP is guaranteed as represented in every respect, or money refunded. The ANGLE LAMP gives brilliant, economical Kerosene-Quality Light. That tells all there is to be told about good Light.
G l o b e G a s LigHt C o . 77 and 79 Union St. :: :: BOSTON, MASS. New England Agents. Send for catalogue.
Carpenter=Morton Co. S H E E P Established 1840
M A N U R E
PULVERIZED
Free from all Adulteration Paints, Oils and Varnishes, W h i t e L e a d , I N B A G S , $ 1 8 . 0 0 per T O N Colors and Putty Special price on car load lots in bulk. S u d b u r y B l d g . , 77-79 S u d b u r y St., B o s t o n New England Agents tor liammar Bros. ROBERT SIMPSON - Clifton, N.J. Strictly Pure White Lead
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Π Ι Π Π I I K C
DECEMBER
24,
1904
WROUGHT IRON vs. STEEL
The question is settled in favor of Wrought Iron for the florist; but the problem is : How to get wrought iron ?
C. J. RAINEAR CgL CO. Have proved their standing on this question by their record on "GUARANTEED" WROUGHT IRON PIPE. You get what you order with an absolute guarantee. You get it promptly and you get it at the lowest market rates. Our motto: " PROMPTNESS, LOW PRICES." Mention " Horticulture " when you write.
C . J. R A I N E A R & C O . , ^ ¿ ï ï & i i i ï F Postal Progress Some months ago Mr. Herbert Myrick of the " F a r m and H o m e , " wrote a letter to Senator Lodge as to his attitude toward the Pope Parcels Post Bill, H. R . 7874 now before the House Postal Commi tee with its rates: 3 oz. parcels . . . ι lb. parcels . . . 2 lb. parcels . . .
1 c. 5 c. 25 c.
Mr. Lodge replied t h a t he w a s in f a v o r of a parcels post, b u t the deficiency in the postal revenues caused b y the expenditures on the Free Rurul Service made it impracticable. Postmaster General W y n n e makes the deficiency for the past year $10,000,000 190 5 14,300,000 190 6 13,000,000 T h e problem before the friends of an extended and cheap General Parcels Post, therefore, is how to put an end to this deficiency. T o accomplish this I propose a system of low local delivery rates like t h a t of Germany and Switzerland: — Local delivery rates of Germany, Switzerland and United States, in 1904. Germany City delivery, ineluding neighboring places
8 oz., i c .
LETTERS. Switzerland United States Distances up City and Rural to 6 miles delivery g , ' I OZ., 2C. Whole Country
8 oz.,
2C.
8 oz., i6c.
P A R C E L S OF M E R C H A N D I S E . Germany Switzerland United States Distances up ppn™ai City and Rural General Rates to 46 miles Delivery
11 12 33 44 no
lbs., 6c. ι lb., 3c. lbs., 1 2 C . 5 lbs., 5c. lbs., 18c. I i lbs., 8c. lbs., 24c. 22 lbs., 17c. lbs., 60c. 33 lbs., 23c. 44 lbs., 33c.
All Germany, including Austria-Hungary H lbs., I 2 C .
lb., lbs., lbs., lbs.,
16c. 32c. 48c. 64c.
Up to 62 miles K
n o lbs., 60c.
Swiss Library Post, to and from home and library.
4 lbs., 3c.
1 2 3 4
L m t e d
States
4 lbs., $1.28
A German farmer, be he ever so hum-
ble, be he ever so far off the lines of general traffic, can send off his produce and secure his supplies a t the rate of h lbs. for 6c., u p to 46 miles, and 11 lbs. for 12C. within the limits of Germ a n y and Austria. If an American would send off 11 lbs. of merchandise b y post, he must divide it into three parcels and p a y $1.76 for the service rendered. In seventy-three thousand towns and villages the public fetch and carry all their mail to and from the post-office, notwitstanding the postage paid entitles them to free collection and delivery. Where a city delivery service is organized, the work is done b y walking postmen burdened like p a c k mules. On the other hand, the horse team of the R u r a l Posts, confined to letters, newspapers, magazines, 4 lbs. of merchandise parcels at 16c. a pound, carries loads hardly beyond the capacity of a wheelbarrow. T h e teaspoon traffic of this horsepower machine makes it an expensive burden to the post-office and of comparatively little account to the public. W i t h the use of modern machinery — automobiles as well as horse teams — city and country — and with a system of low local delivery rates like t h a t of Germany and Switzerland, ι lb. parcels ic. 10 lb. parcels 5c. 30 lb. parcels 10c. 50 lb. parcels 15c. 100 lb. parcels 25c. w e should h a v e a free delivery service t h a t would at least p a y its w a y while it would be a source of infinite profit to the public. Between the shoe towns of Massachusetts and Boston, boxes of shoes u p to 50 or 60 pounds in weight are carried from the factory to the dealer in Boston, one b o x for 15c.; t w o boxes, 25c.; three or more boxes, 9c. per b o x ; this including a trip of from ten to thirty miles. T h e local stage, Farmington, Conn., to Hartford, 9 miles w a y , carries laundry parcels, some of them 12 X 18 χ 6 inches in b u l k and close upon 25 pounds in weight, to and from the city laundry for 10c. T h e charge for carrying a 2oo-pound trunk from Eighty-fourth Street, N e w Y o r k City, to P a r k R o w b y express, is b u t 25c.
There can be no question that a system of local delivery rates such as w e have suggested could be made to p a y and p a y well, this, too, with reasonable compensation for postmen. A cheap local delivery service will at once make a cheap and extended General Parcels Post practicable. This then is the suggestion 1 would make to the florists, the gardeners of the United States, and indeed to all of our people: Write to the candidates for the United States Senate in Massachusetts and throughout the country ; write to the members of your different legislatures and to your Congressmen, asking them to secure for the Ûnited States a system of low, local delivery rates t h a t will at once place the Free Rural service on a paying basis and prove of infinite value to the public. Yeá, and write to the President too, for I am sure that President Roosevelt is determined to place the Postr-Office óf the United States at the head of the civilized world. A n d do not forget to write to the Secretary of the Postal Progress League and give him a bit of good cheer as he works for you. He cannot make bricks without straw and he cannot work for y o u successfully unless y o u provide him with fodder. Sincerely yours, J A M E S L. C O W L E S , Sec'y. T H E POSTAL PROGRESS LEAGUE, 21 P A R K R o w , N . Y . CITY.
Please let us h a v e adv. copy and cuts early. Monday if y o u can, but not later than Wednesday morning Please. C. G. Pringle, the botanical explorer, has returned to the University of Vermont after a long trip through Mexico, bringing a collection of 25,000 specimens of some 600 species of the flora of that country. " S m i t h ' s Chrysanthemum Annual," an 86 page pamphlet b y Elmer D. Smith, should be on the desk of every chrysanthemum grower. E v e r y operation and every contingency in chrysanthem u m culture from the. stock plant to the prize plant or bloom on the exhibition table is treated in a plain but comprehensive manner b y a man who understands his subject and knows how to tell the story. Price, 25 Cents.
HORTICULTURE
DECEMBER 24, 1904
151
Greenhouse
Glass
We carry in stock a full assortment of the Best Pennsylvania Makes of Greenhouse Glass· Special Prices for carload lots or for future delivery»
Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston,Mass. 26-30 Sudbury St.
The
Glass
Situation
T h e f o l l o w i n g s t a t e m e n t regarding t h e glass situation a t present is taken f r o m t h e circular of a l e a d i n g a g e n t W e h a v e i n t e r v i e w e d t h e representat i v e s of o t h e r p r o m i n e n t houses and their v i e w s coincide w i t h t h e views herein expressed. 44 I t h a s a p p a r e n t l y v e r y suddenly d a w n e d u p o n a n u m b e r of b u y e r s , during the past ten days, that the demand f o r w i n d o w a n d greenhouse glass is in excess of t h e a c t u a l p r o d u c t i o n . In place of a n y let-up, orders h a v e increased in size and v o l u m e . T h e n u m b e r of j o b b e r s a n d m a n u f a c t u r e r s w h o , in their a n x i e t y t o get business, h a v e a l m o s t hopelessly oversold, is d a i l y becoming better known. Buyers who b o u g h t glass f o r " q u i c k s h i p m e n t " in N o v e m b e r , in m a n y cases will n o t get it until 1905. P r o d u c t i o n in m a n y factories is disappointing, b o t h as t o quali t y a n d a m o u n t . Confidence in a continued, good d e m a n d a n d b e t t e r prices is n o t i c e a b l e in all recent t r a d e reports, circulars, a n d correspondence. " O n e q u i e t m e e t i n g of t h e m o r e influential outside m a n u f a c t u r e r s h a s been held, a n d a n o t h e r large one is b e i n g arr a n g e d f o r t h e n e a r f u t u r e . I t is bel i e v e d t h a t t h e conditions w a r r a n t a sharp, h e a l t h y a d v a n c e , w h i c h will m e e t general a n d enthusiastic cooperation b y m a n u f a c t u r e r s , w h e t h e r in or o u t of t h e present c o m b i n a t i o n . T h e m a c h i n e scare h a s b e e n overdone. Prices are t h e l o w e s t for m a n y y e a r s , w i t h s t o c k s a d m i t t e d l y lower. W h e n this situation b e c o m e s b e t t e r k n o w n , w h a t is t h e n a t ural result? " I n v i e w of t h e conditions a n d gen-
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61 -63 Portland St.
eral trend of t h e m a r k e t , w e feel justified for t h e first t i m e in years, in advising b u y e r s t o a n t i c i p a t e their w a n t s on the a b o v e basis — d e l a y is n o w dangerous, t o s a y t h e least. I n J a n u a r y , 1901, t h e price of window-glass w a s adv a n c e d 28 per cent ; in March of t h e same y e a r , a n o t h e r a d v a n c e of 25 p e r c e n t t o o k place, m a k i n g 53.6 per c e n t in less t h a n 60 d a y s . T h e m i s t a k e n p o l i c y of these a d v a n c e s will not be r e p e a t e d . " List of Patents Issued Dec. 13, 1904. 777,419, d a t e d D e c e m b e r 13, 1904. A p p l i a n c e for Floral Decorations. F r a n c e s M. H o y t a n d G r a c e H o y t , New York, Ν. Y . T h e invention consists of an i m p r o v e d m e a n s for suspending v a s e s t o contain flowers or small p l a n t s for d e c o r a t i v e purposes. I t embodies a p l u r a l i t y of v a s e s w i t h a short crossb a r , a cord for suspending said b a r a t a p o i n t bet w e e n its ends, a n d cords of different l e n g t h s for susp e n d i n g said v a s e s f r o m different p a r t s of the crossb a r a n d a t different distances f r o m t h e cross-bar, t h e points of suspension of t h e vase-supportin gcords b e i n g a sufficient distance on opposite sides of t h e suspendi n g cord of t h e cross-bar t o m a i n t a i n t h e l a t t e r in horizontal position, and so t h a t t h e longer vase-suspension cord will n o t interfere w i t h t h e u p p e r vase.
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7 7 7 , 1 2 7 , H e a t i n g a n d V e n t i l a t i n g Syst e m , Preston K . McMinn, Chicago, 777>366> Shears, Charles O. B e r g m a r k , Chisholm, Minn. 777»39 I > H o e , A d o l p h A b r a h a m , Janesville, Minn. 777,567, P r u n i n g Shears, T h o m a s M. T a y l o r a n d Eric C. B o e c k , Medford, Ore., said B o e c k assignor t o said Taylor. 777,572, F r u i t Picker, Tames U t t e r b a c k , H o n e o y e Falls, Ν . Ϋ . Copies of a n y of t h e a b o v e p a t e n t s c a n be procured b y sending ten cents in s t a m p s t o E . G. Siggers, p a t e n t lawyer, S t a t i o n G., W a s h i n g t o n , D . C., b y m e n t i o n i n g HORTICULTURE.
T h e t w o best scores m a d e b y m e m b e r s of t h e N e w Y o r k Florists' B o w l i n g Club, D e c e m b e r 19, were as follows: O'Mara . . . 118 181 Burns . . . . 154 153 G u t t m a n . . . 175 127 B u r n s , J r . . . . 123 154 Shaw . . . . 126 148 Donlan . . . . 107 153 Siebrecht, Jr. . 120 92 Siebrecht, Sr. . 126 148 Holt 124 131 Bach . . . . 130 134 S a m p s o n . . . 157 118 Fenrich . . . 143 142 Manda . . . . 150 171 Widespread publicity, incessantly followed up, is to-day essential to business prosperity. We invite the patronage of all having goods or business to advertise, whether large or small, in all horticultural lines. We will see to it that HORTICULTURE reaches the buyers.
Buy Now and W
Save Money
W e have something special on both Hotbed and Greenhouse sizes* Be sure and get our prices before placing your order, either for carload lots or less*
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DECEMBER
24,
HITCHINGS GREENHOUSES HITCHINCS BOILERS HITCHINGS VENTILATING ESTABLISHED 1844
Designed and erected for Judge W . H . MOORE, Prides Crossing, M a s s .
Greenhouses, Conservatories, Rose Houses, Graperies, etc. WE ALSO SUPPLY
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LORD & BURNHAM CO. N e w Y o r k O f f i c e . . . . St. James Rld<|., Broadway and;'26th St. General O f f i c e & W o r k s Irviiujton-on-Hudson, N. Y-
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DEXTER BROTHERS'
ENGLISH SHINGLE STAINS Universally used
The Pierson - Sefton Co. HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS
West Side Ave., Jersey City, N. J.
throughout the United States Send for particulars to
DEXTER BROTHERS COMPANY 1 0 3 · I O S - 1 0 7 BROAD S T .
BOSTON FLORISTS'WIRE
I
Stemminj Wire cat 9 or 12 inch, or in Stones
GALVANIZED WIRE FOR TYING
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S e e the Point J®" PEERLESS < Glazing P o i n t · are the best. < N.» righi s or lefts. Box οΓ I 1.000 |>oiuta 75 cts. postpaid. Γ ¡ Il EN ΚY A. DREER, Γ
We also manufacture Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Self-locking Vent' opening Apparatus, Wood and Iron Frame Benches and Tables, Special Hand Made Greenhouse Putty. Our PIERSON B O I L E R S have established a reputation for economy. We would like to tell you about them. Let us send you particulars and » testimonials. Write to-day for prices.
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The beauty and value of this new fern to be introduced Spring of Í905 can best be appreciated by seeing it· It is a sport from the Pierson Fern (Nephrolepìs Piersoni), but it is very much more beautiful and of greater commercial value· It is as different from the Pierson Fern as that is from the Boston· The small side pinnae are again subdivided, producing an exquisite and beautiful effect, changing the entire character of the fronds, which measure less than half the length and about twice the breadth of the fronds of the Pierson Fern· The fronds also assume an entirely different form, the side pinnae standing at right angles to the mid-rib of the frond, on edge rather than flat, as is usual, mating both sides of the frond equally beautiful— entirely different from any other fern* The plant is very dwarf, only about half the height of the Pierson Fern, and of very much more compact habit· Taking it altogether, it makes one of the most exquisiteplants and one of the most valuable for table and house decoration that has ever been introduced· The cut fronds, on account of their beauty, will be in great demand for table decoration, design work, and for use in boxes of loose flowers· Well-grown plants make most magnificent specimens· We think there is nothing in the fern line that is so handsome as this beautiful fern when well grown· It is a wonderful improvement over Nephrolepìs Piersoni in every respect, both in regard to beauty and habit of growth· P R I C E S : — 2 3 4 - i n c h p o t s , $ 9 . 0 0 p e r doz.; 5 0 p l a n t s a t 6 0 c . e a c h , 1 0 0 a t 5 0 c . e a c h , 5 0 0 a t 4 5 c . e a c h , 1 0 0 0 a t 4 0 c each. L A R G E P L A N T S R E A D Y F O R I M M E D I A T E U S E — 5 - i n c h pots, $18.00 per dozen; 6-inch pots. $24.00 per dozen; 8-inch pots, $36.00 per dozen; 10-inch pots, $60.00 per dozen. ,
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FRONTISPIECE — Conservatory at Chestnut Mass.
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D E C O R A T I V E A R T — Illustrated — H. H. Battles .
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ROSA M U L T I F L O R A JAPONICA as a Root Stock — J. G. Gardner
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P L A N T IMPROVEMENT — H. H. Groff
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EDITORIAL
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W H A T Y E NEIGHBORS S A Y
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A F T E R Y E ADJOURNMENT
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BEGONIA R E X — Illustration
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OUTDOOR A R T AND C R A F T Landscape Architecture at St. Louis Exposition 100-101 Miscellaneous 112 CUT F L O W E R M A R K E T New York Buffalo Providence Philadelphia
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FLORISTS' TOPICS I t Bobs Up Again Crowding Flowers Another Lawson Scheme Here, There and Everywhere Chicago J o t t i n g s
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N E W Y O R K F L O R I S T S ' CLUB — Portrait . . . .
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A V I S I T TO COTTAGE G A R D E N S — Illustrated . . 107 N E W P O R T H O R T I C U L T U R A L SOCIETY
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M U F F L E R S A N D 'MUMS — George C. Watson . . 108 PHILADELPHIA PLANT MARKETS
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NEWS NOTES
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Benthey' s White 1 1 Benthey' s Pink «¡These two varieties will produce more first class salable flowers than any aster now in commerce. «¡They are branching varieties, producing flowers from three to five inches in diameter on fine, stiff stems from thirty to forty inches in length, with extra heavy foliage. «¡They are pronounced by both grower and consumer the finest asters ever seen in Chicago, and were the favorite asters in the Chicago and St. Louis markets the past season, and wherever shown they were termed the best ever. PRICE
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Mr. David F r a s e r , g a r d e n e r t o H . C. Frick, E s q . , writes — I wish you could see th e house of Cyclamen I h a v e f r o m your seed. O u t of 500 p l a n t s there is scarcely a poor one in the lot ; s o m e of the p l a n t s are carrying 40 to 60 large flowers. E v e r y one says they are the finest Cyclamen t h e y h a v e ever seen.
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DECORATIVE A R T
In arranging flowers for a debutante, where the young lady is to receive a great many, it is wise to let each bouquet have an individuality of its own. Often the simplest flowers if combined wisely as to color and an addition of rare foliage are very pleasing. In this case we used some deep crimson and very light pink dahlias with a liberal quantity of Adiantum Farleyense, the whole backed by a cornucopia of parchment paper acting as a frame.
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In the above illustration we made a cluster of lilies-of-the-valley with pieces of very light Cibotium fronds. The cornucopia was made of very delicate blue silk and tied with ribbon to match.
JAPONICA
Having used Multiflora as a root stock for Teas and Hybrid Teas for outside planting for the past four years, I can safely say that it is the best stock for roses that we have to-day. The hardiness, free growing and rooting qualities needed in a good stock can be found in Multiflora. No other rose roots so freely, and strong, fibrous roots make first class stocks. I have put all outside roses upon Multiflora — Teas, Hybrid Teas and Hybrid Perpetuáis, also Maman Cochet and Mrs. B. R. Cant. These, grafted February 15 and planted out May 12, made plants feet by August 20, with a profusion of longstemmed blooms of fine quality. If seedling roots are used, care must be taken to take roots below the seed leaf. Multiflora cannot sucker if roots are used. I use whole roots and sec-
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tions of roots according to the size of plants needed at a given date. This only refers to one year old; on older plants it does not make any difference. Roses upon Multiflora root stocks planted in May can be cut down in November within six to eight inches of the groûnd, and treated as herbaceous plants. No covering is required except a shovelful of soil upon the crowns ; and in the spring you have strong shoots that make plants that have no crippled wood by mice. Because of the severity of our northern winters, Multiflora is the only stock to-day that will not sucker or be killed by the cutting down. My experience with Multiflora under glass has not been upon a large scale. For two years I have tried Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid, American Belle,. Perle, Sunset, and Golden Gate. I must say all of them grew beautifully and bloomed in July in a tempera-
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ture of ss to 60 degrees. Liberty grew fine upon Multiflora roots, while Manetti stock did not do as well in the same temperature. I saw a house of Brides and Perles at Newport two years ago and they looked as fine as anything I have ever seen, and these were grafted on Multiflora. Mrs. W. A. Richardson grew and bloomed in great profusion in August and September in our nurseries out doors upon Multiflora, and was greatly admired. This rose when first tried as an outside variety had to be discarded on account of not being hardy, but it has proved with me to be quite hardy grafted on Multiflora and cut down in November. The Crimson Rambler is a multiflora, also Electra, Gardeniaeflora, Helene, and many of our own new rambling and trailing varieties spring from the Rosa multiflora. j
Plant Improvement
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pared for use as mothers by removal of the anthers before ripening of the pollen, with the object of creating new and distinct domestic specific types to be used as the progenitors of new forms and races, as well as for the revitalization of strains possessing valuable characteristics worthy of perpetuation and elaboration. The results to be obtained from blending vital forces that have been isolated for ages in the natural production of yild species, gives unbounded satisfaction, and the present surprises are only limited by the activity of the worker. In my work on the gladiolus, some of the most beautiful red shades came from crosses between light types that had been revitalized by a dash of choice red blood from new species. The effect of working through the light section added most materially to the substance of the flower. My highest satisfaction, however, is from a series of new forms with large, round, cup-shaped flowers, like the tulip or nymphéa. Many of these are self colors ranging from pure white to lilac and pink, with intermediate shades of the most delicate shell pink and flesh tints. Multiplicity of the floral pieces, as in semi-doubles, is now quite frequent. Infusions of such blood induces twinning from the seed so produced — a point that proved most interesting to Professor Bateson of England, at the International Plant Breeders' Conference, New York, 1902. Valuable and interesting variations like the above, are among the side-lines of limitless possibility yearly made apparent to the ardent worker, and selections made by me from over a half million of my new creations, give promise of endless satisfaction, as well as increased opportunities for greater and more rapid progress in the future.
Referring to your comments on plant improvement in issue of December 3d : — The system of improving the cyclamen, as noted therein, is of such a primary character and so comparatively barren of results, that in this day of valuable time I can hardly reconcile such dallying on the border of a field of limitless possibilities, as consistent with our boasted twentieth century progressiveness. Selection of varieties and raising naturally fertilized seedlings from such selections, is only a short step toward an infinitessimal fraction of the possible satisfaction open to all plant breeders, who must be considered as advancing, more or less slowly, toward the ever rising — but never to be fully risen — sun of scientific horticultural achievement. The first step should be, hybridization or crossbreeding between such selected varieties — irrespective of color or race — to the limit of variation and stability; with a cotemporaneous systematic effort, to develop domestic specific types, from every obtainable wild species by using pollen from these advanced selections. These efforts should be conWe hope you will like HORTICULTURE and recommend ducted on many lines, with the hope of rendering the it to your friends in the trade. Send in their subscription possibilities of each species controllable, for the definow to insure complete file from first number. We want nite use planned by the operator. to see on the list of subscribers every one identified with For example : — If the desire is to produce a white section, every effort should be made to originate such any horticultural industry. We draw no lines, but invite colors and shades from every known wild species, you all to help by your subscriptions, your contributions, without regard to their colors. When fixed types of and your approving words to make HORTICULTURE the a desirable character have been so produced, these best knftwn and the best liked professional journal in our should be used as sires on selections from existing country. Every $1.00 subscription sent in is a practical varieties as mothers, for the creation of new and valu- help to this end. able economic types. HORTICULTURE PUBLISHING Co., ΧΙ H A M I L T O N P LACE, While the foregoing operation is progressing for the B O S T O N , MASS. production of commercial types, crosses should be T E L E P H O N E , O X F O R D 2 9 2 , made between all of these sires on individuals pre-
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Next Comes Ye Editor Widespread and incessant publicity is to-day essential to success. L O O K W E L L TO Y O U R ADVERTISING. Banquets make business that begets more business. Funerals make business also, but they kill as much business as they make. One joyful wedding is worth more to the florists' business in ,the long run than a dozen funerals, each with a wagon load of "designs." Wonder whether Mr. C. W. Ward or his hundred visitors got the greatest benefit out of that trip to his place last Friday? These social affairs that bring us together in friendly interchange of views on matters of common interest, repay manifold both host and guests, and in the good fellowship they breed, go a long way toward making life worth living. The beginning of the year 1905 is near. Unless all" signs fail, it is to be a year of great prosperity in our land. Now is the time to lay plans to participate in the harvest which seems assured. We think we can help you. Our business is with and for the gardener, florist, plantsman, landscape artist, seedsman, nurseryman, greenhouse builder and manufacturer of or dealer in goods used in these industries. The Hub of horticulture in America has within its circle of easy communication, a very large number of the best buyers of horticultural wares on the continent. This profitable field can be reached more thoroughly and at less cost through advertising in H O R T I C U L T U R E than by any other means. These are facts. Test them. We came upon an old acquaintance a few days ago, none other than the time-honored "orchid with hose attached." According to the New York Sun which is, or should be, a model of veracity, this most wonderful thing can be seen " o n the shore of a large lagoon in the neighborhood of the Rio de la P l a t a " doing its daily stunt of sucking up water through several feet length of hose. Having replenished its
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tank, it rolls its tube into a neat coil and stows it away for future use. The eminent naturalist who watched this interesting phenomenon in its thirst assuaging act should have tested its appetite for something stronger (if he had any to spare), and noted results. W. R. Smith delights in showing a pitcher-plant in his collection at Washington which he has nick-named the "Boston Saloon" because the flies enter at the back door to get a drink. What an amusing pair the "Boston Saloon" and the "Orchid with the Hose" would make! The history of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine as a people's plant in America throws an interesting light on the struggle which even a superior novelty has oftentimes to make before acquiring the standing of a well-established favorite. Some of us can recall the sensation of overwhelming admiration that came over us when that grand old gardener, the late Fred L. Harris, set before our admiring gaze the first specimen of this peerless plant ever shown in America, remarking in that tone of conscious yet modest pride which was" his wont when he had accomplished something that pleased him, "There's the best table or basket plant ever introduced." Scarcely had the new-comer been disseminated, however, when complaints were heard in many quarters of the transitory nature of its flowers after being taken from the greenhouse. Store florists discarded it generally; they condemned it, discouraged customers from buying it and advised growers to drop its cultivation. Here and there, though, a very different story was told. Staunch advocates came forward with an earnest plea that the pretty little novelty be given a fair trial under intelligent cultural conditions, and at last the word was passed around â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "She's all right when properly grown." And this claim we have found to be true to an extent not hitherto attained by any other flowering plant. Of no other subject, however popular, can it be asserted that, taken from the greenhouse to the living-room it will thrive in undiminished beauty for months, flowering profusely the winter through. There are instances of other plants and flowers, now looked upon as almost indispensable, that had to undergo in their early days an experience not unlike that which befell Lorraine begonia, while their habits and their needs were being learned by painstaking gardeners. For all these we owe especial gratitude to the men who, by their skill and perseverance have worked out the practice whereby successful culture of these floral gems becomes an attainment within the scope of all.
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Your initial number is a great triu m p h for you, and augurs well for the success of your new venture. — L. C. Allow me to congratulate you on your first edition of H O R T I C U L T U R E , i a m taken with its appearance and shall feel proud to be numbered among its correspondents. — T. P. L. Permit me to compliment you on the initial copy of H O R T I C U L T U R E which has just been received. I t certainly is most creditable for a first number, May its shadow never grow less. I wish you success, which you richly deserve in your new enterprise. — P. O. The first issue of H O R T I C U L T U R E duly received, and if it were not marked Volume One, No. One, we would conclude t h a t it was a publication of long standing from the neatness and workmanship which is pronounced in every department. — N. S. & Son. Inclosed is Postal Order, amount for subscription to H O R T I C U L for 1 9 0 5 . Copy No. 1 received, and am pleased with the contents. Hope you will m a k e a success of it ; there is plenty of roomjEor such a good paper as it promises to be. Wishing you success, also the compliments of the season. — J . T. T.
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We m u s t congratulate you upon the successful and solid appearance of H O R T I C U L T U R E , the first copy of which we received yesterday. I t certainly looks like a " W i n n e r , " and we think your paper is in the " F r o n t R a n k s " already. We are also pleased with the appearance of our ad., a n d the m a n n e r in which it is set up. — C. & B. Co. I am in receipt of your No. 1 of and think it is a beauty. The general appearance of the paper is good, and the thing t h a t strikes me is the signed articles with the fac-simile signatures. The paper looks as if it is devoted to the arts and science of horticulture. I think t h a t if you will keep it along on these lines, your success will be unquestioned. You have m y heartiest congratulations. — U. G. S. HORTICULTURE,
No. Ι of H O R T I C U L T U R E before me, for which you have m y thanks. Truly you have reached very nearly the " I d e a l " in Horticultural Literature. T h a t you m a y be successful is m y hope, m y wish. I t almost makes me wish t h a t I was an advertiser, as anything in t h a t line in your paper would be likely to a t t r a c t attention. Certainly the paper is very much alive. Again, accept m y congratulations. — C. L. A. H O R T I C U L T U R E just at hand. Delighted! I have looked it over* quite closely a n d the more closely, the more I a m pleased. F r o m the title page, which is fine, through the book, I have found very m a n y commendable and pleasing features. I like the form and size. I like the illustrations, and of course " t h r o u g h f o r c e " I like the subject m a t t e r from such a corps of writers. Keep it u p and more, too! — C. W. H.
N A T H A N S M I T H & S O N S ' S E T OF N E W BEGONIA R E X .
After Ye A d j o u r n m e n t Anton Schultheis, College Point, N. Y., sends out a sheet listing his Christmas specialties; a very tempting line. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.'s pencils are all right. We know because we have tried them. Supplemented b y a good, live card in H O R T I C U L T U R E , they m a k e an excellent advertisement. Killarney, " t h e p r e t t y rose with a p r e t t y name," is making staunch friends in the Boston retail stores. B u t they h a v e to send t o . New York to get it. Here's a chance for some Boston grower to wake up. The visit of the Japanese prince to Boston had a favorable effect on the local cut flower market. The J a p a n ese are generous spenders, and on this rare occasion they went the full limit, the best being none too good and price no object. A d i a n t u m Croweanum is developing a tremendous demand all along the line as its superiority becomes known. J o h n I. Raynor, who handles the supply for New York City, is selling from 2000 to 3,000 a day a t $1.50 per 100 fronds, which is double the price of cuneatum. In the course of a little speech at Queens, last Friday, appreciative of Mr. W a r d ' s hospitality, Patrick O'Mara said t h a t " L o n g Island is Cíod's country." This acknowledgment from a Jersey m a n almost took the breath away from his hearers. Anything is possible hereafter! W h a t is pronounced the finest house of Lorraine begonia ever Sc en in this country is now at the height of its b e a u t y at the greenhouses of Mr. J . Montgomery Sears, Southboro, Mass. Large numbers of specimen plants are suspended from the roof, making a gorgeous display. Mr. Sears cordially invites all who wish to come and see the show.
News of the Clubs and Societies
At the next meeting o f j t h e Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston, December 20, a talk on ferns will be given by David Lumsden. The meetings of this association are held at Horticultural Hall. The Central Passenger Association and the T r u n k Line Passenger Association have granted the rate of a fare and one-third to the members going to the meeting of the American Carnation Society in Chicago, 111., J a n u a r y 25 and 26. I t is presumed t h a t the other associations will fall into line and help make this the best meeting and the largest attended of any we have yet held. There will be a supplement to the premium list go to press the 27th of this month. Any one wishing to offer special premiums or advertise in this supplement should get into communication with the secretary at once. ALBERT M. HERR,
Sec.
Lancaster, Pa. On Tuesday, December 14, the bowlers of the New York Florists' Club went over to Madison, N. J., full of confidence in their ability to vanquish the countrymen. They came -home weeping. The scores were as follows: NEW
YORK
Burns . . . . . . . Kessler Guttman Holt Manda . Fenrich
Herrington Keating Totty Connors Duckham Pluch
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149 153 114 136 114 134
151 124 107 112 148 145
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165 163 167 113 108 140 198 -147 195 138 157 136
937 990 8 3 7 A fine lunch was served at the hotel. A return m a t c h in J a n u a r y is proposed.
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Landscape Architecture o f the St. Louis The Exposition recently closed at St. Louis may in area devoted to it, in the size of buildings and in the reported -cost, be characterized as great. An international exposition should represent the development and progress, the honor and trend of the nations and individuals participating. Accepting this view, it is desirable to study the Exposition in its landscape phases. Landscape architecture is in its crudescent stage in the United States. Among its professors Parmentier practiced frankly in Old World styles ; Downing — a disciple of Repton — and others have designed works markedly strong and distinctive in a spirit and tradition foreign to our native soil. The development of the art in this country offers many excellent examples of exceptionally meritorious design in the arrangement of the earth's surface, the verdure, water and buildings upon it. Both where the natural features dominate and where dominated by structural edifices, or again where both are inter-related, there are many illustrations of counterparts being systematically and cleverly coordinated into a unified whole which is strikingly fit and well adapted to its intended use and with complete harmony of appearance. When the constituent parts of a complex problem are so planned that there is a coordination of functions, the result is above the ordinary. This end is rarely secured except by those having exceptional training and ability. It is these larger problems and their treatment b y American artists that marks the principal advance and trend of our national progress in landscape art. In modern works there Ì3 ever more forcibly evident a broader conception of the main theme, a more unique and fit arrangement of its cotmterparts, more definiteness and consistency in tfye motives controlling the elaboration of a plan, besides a finer nicety in foreseeing effects proposed in plan. There is, in addition, a tendency toward a simpler plan — one where the main lines and masses shall be so frankly
Trees seriously injuring and weakening the prospective view along the main axis.
and vitality of tradition and historic stales is better appreciated. With it there is a greater recognition and more profound deference to the merit of older styles of ornamentation and the difficulty of evolving new styles without reverting to rudimentary crudeness. And yet the style most typical of the United States as a nation, though not strikingly differentiated, is perceptible and real. Every meritorious design is the outcome of good ideas applied in accordance with the dictates of approved principles. Such a scheme may be dominated by structural edifices; by purely natural objects, or by a fusion of both, but always a good work will perforce present a proper, satisfying and consistent elaboration of the main theme throughout. There is a peculiar admixture of good with less meritorious design in the landscape architecture of the St. Louis Exposition. The pity is that as a whole it inadequately represents the modern development of the art in this country. Primarily it is to be noted that in location the St. Louis Exposition lost a feature of extreme value by not having the mighty Mississippi River prominently included in it. North of the city are lovely meadows bordering the river, and south of the city is a rocky eminence commanding views over the
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and intersecting it in front of Festival Hall. State and minor buildings are distributed promiscuously on a wooded plateau to the east. The scheme of building location seems to find its strongest feature in the treatment along its major axis. A t the lower end on a broad flat area is a vast rectangular, graveled plaza with the statue of St. Louis near its upper end; continuing the plaza is a broad lagoon. The upper end of the lagoon is at the base of a semicircular slope rising to a plateau, skirted on its edge by Festival Hall, which is located* on the main axis, and two segmental pergola wings, terminated by smaller buildings. From the base of Festival Hall a cascade gushes forth and splashes, during about half the day, over impediments to the lagoon below. The cascade is an imitation of an arrangement at the French Trocadero conceived to allay the objection to stair climbing. B y following the water course, pedestrians are led in the original to ascend steps excellently arranged as to proportions of rises and tread, so that with slight exertion beyond that required in walking on level ground, they are enticed to a higher elevation. A t St. Louis the volume of water is not sufficiently profuse to afford an impelling attraction, the flanking ornaments are too high to permit of an easy and uninterrupted view of the water, and the steps are so abundant and poorly arranged that visitors are not only not attracted to mount them but are actually discouraged from so doing. Similarly the very narrow overlook terrace in front of Festival Hall and its pergola wings is arranged on several elevations necessitating alternate ascents and descents in traversing it from end to end.
Facing the main lagoon and the plaza are several large buildings, and in front of these is a double row of large trees, softening the fierce sun reflection from the buildings and adding a harmonizing mass of color, but seriously injuring and weakening the perspective view along the main axis. Angles in the minor transverse axis effect a weakening of· the design and the buildings flanking it neither take advantage of the awkward axial angulation nor lessen its ill effects. Separating the buildings on this axis are rows of trees with a narrow — disproportionately narrow — lagoon midway between. Radiating from the Festival Hall are three axes. Along one the buildings are separated by a sunken panel devoted to. low-growing, tender bedding plants with a few trained specimen plants and statues well disposed and in good proportion. Another axial vista is good, but its terminus is an unmasked skeleton telegraph tower, lamentably injuring a The scheme seems to find its strongest feature in the treatment along its major axis. strong architectural feature. On another axis the area between the city up and down stream and over the direct of interpretation, and more Illinois flats to the blue distance. To buildings is somewhat overwrought in simple color scheme ; where greater forsake both of these suitable sites for detail and is injured in perspective breadths of fewer colors are more one more easily accessible and ap- view by the intrusion of a concession boldly and çleverly applied and greater proached by way of a better residential airy structure at its terminus, not deeffort made to secure richness by the district of. the city was an irreparable signed in strict sympathy with the more delicate use of texture and the error for which no proper compensating principal buildings coming into view arrangement of forms in details. with it. advantage was gained. However we may regard the merit The main entrance is wanting proper The plan disposes of the principal and wisdom of individual examples, buildings on a main axis, others on an- dignity through a lack of appropriate the boldness of untrammeled American other intersecting the former trans- structural demarcation, its attendant initiative is evident in executed works. versely, and then angled and on yet surroundings, and by its relation to the But with the advancement in wealth two others diagonal to the main axis plan as a whole. and culture of our populace the value
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A sunken pane! devoted to low growing, tender and trained specimen plants and statues well disposed and in good proportion.
In locating the state buildings a most unfortunate result is evident in that no comprehensive or specially meritorious plan is evident; indeed, their disposition would appear to have been without plan. Most flagrantly is this noticeable with the Missouri state building located immediately in the rear of the government building and about forty feet higher in elevation. B y too close juxtaposition the appearance of both is injured. Decidedly proper and consistent was
An
unmasked skeleton telegraph tower lamentably injuring a strong architectural feature.
the idea of providing the so-called model street as an important exhibit. There is popular endorsement in this country to efforts tending to have structural architecture requiring an expenditure of public funds represent and reflect the artistic sensibilities of citizens. A suitable demonstration of what has been accomplished as a proper illustration of what may be done or striven for would admirably prove to be one of the fittest displays of this exhibition. A seeming attempt was made to fulfill this purpose, but as executed merely represents a possible example of a quite ordinary village street. The stupendous potentialities of a large and important problem concerning all our civic centers were neither illustrated or suggested with proper adequacy or force. Whether or not the abortive attempt to instai a commendable exhibit of this phase of our national impulse and progress was due to the limitations of the designers or another is immaterial. There is evidence that the necessary grasp of the problem as a whole or the originality to be reasonably demanded in evolving a single entirely successful , example was sadly lacking. As a result, it could hardly be expected that it should be. very distinctive or mark an epoch of our progress as does the Federal government exhibit, for example, in its many and varied sections. Never before has there been such a
conspicuous example of the need of the master landscape architect. The preconception of effects dependent mainly on differences of elevation, proportion, grouping and numerous practical considerations are impressive by their bad solution or want of solution. To-day there is a strong undercurrent of popular feeling that the cities of this country shall give heed to the demands and requirements of art in the selection of statues and other art works; that if a utilitarian structural necessity can be made ornamental at a reasonable added cost without reducing its power to efficiently perform the service which calls it into being, such expenditure is proper. That many public works could be beautified .without justifying the expense attendant thereon cannot be gainsaid. The "model c i t y " might have illustrated how certain public buildings could be grouped, indicate how rail, water and highway approaches to a city might inductively enhance, the beauty of each other, suggest the distribution of parks, playgrounds, and parkways, illustrate the disposal of sewage, suggest means of rapid transit and modern sanitation, in short, express what a suitably conceived plan may effect in the furtherance of municipal art and civic development and administration. It is quite probable that many municipalities in this country shall be beneficially affected by the shortcomings of the landscape demonstrations at St. Louis. In our national development we have passed the stage of requiring an explanation of why a plan is needed, but we are still in need of
Abundant opportunity offered itself at the St. Louis Exposition for the exercise of the highest talent in evolving a plan practical in execution and artistic in result. Its scope was such as to engage the most profound thought and creative ability of the most experienced and highest trained professional mind. Whether such has been applied and the result injuriously affected by the interference of directing officials, or whether the outcome is due to the calibre of the designer, is of less moment
T h e area between the build : ngs is overwrought in detail.
than a frank recognition that the deficiency exists to a serious degree. B y installing the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Missouri, and the Federal Government have conjointly made a noble effort, displaying in its execution many excellent attainments; particularly is this notable in the architecture of individual buildings, but real progress is never gained by being
T h e buildings neither take advantage of the awkward axial regulation, nor lessen its ill effects.
more critical路 elimination of plans as expressions of ideas. If this Exposition enforces one of its principal lessons upon the nation, it will be that though a plan may have much merit and display exceptional cleverness in some of its details, it may still be seriously inadequate and undignified in proportion to what may be done.
deceived into believing bad work to be good. The spirit of these remarks is not to press strictures, but merely to point out defects, and they are rehearsed in a sympathetic feeling for the project. It is immaterial who is responsible, but quite pertinent as to what result has been achieved. EMILE
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tors of flowers. Robert K i f t spoke in a similar vein. The consensus of opinion seemed to be decidedly in favor of the humble street merchant and the discussion was valuable in that it made this fact quite evident. John Jones was present at the meeting, but he must have been do'uble-rivetted to his seat, for he never rose to say a word.
W h a t can the growers and retailers do to improve present conditions? The growers say low prices. I call on John Jones w h o grows Brides, Bridesmaids and other roses of a similar character, and he holds up a bunch in GEO. C. WATSON. front of me. " W h a t do you think of t h e m ? " Some of them are as big as your fist and the foliage is perfect, and I respond, The general public is slow in grasping "Fine." a correct taste in the arrangement of " F i n e , heh! W h a t do you think I flowers. When the fair one gets a got from m y commission man last bunch of roses, her first impulse, after month for such s t o c k ? " a few ecstatic sniffs, is to crowd them " Oh, I don't know. I see extra and together and put therp. in the window for the benefit of the neighbors and specials quoted at from six to eight passers-by. dollars per 100." " S i x to eight is it! Well, let me tell W e see miserable examples of this y o u that m y returns for November bad taste in arrangement in countless averaged just about one cent apiece." windows, and it gives a painful shock to see good flowers so wasted. " T h e deuce, you say." How much more graceful and effect" Y e s , sir! And what's your old ive if she would take just a few of them florists' club doing about it? Do y o u and place them loosely so that each think we can p a y labor and coal and flower could Show some individuality. interest and other running expenses on Three carnations in a thin vase are far one cent for such roses as these?" more effective in a table decoration ' ' Well, but here ! W h a t ' s the florists' than fifty crowded close together in a club got to do with i t ? " jug. The up-to-date flower stores have " W h y , what's it for? Isn't it to made good progress of late years and help the trade? A n d what would help study continually all the fine points of the trade better than getting remuneraarranging and designing. They would tive prices? L e t the growers all get be doing a good work in educating the together and cut off the fakirs who public if they would put a card in each bring down our average from 8 cents box of flowers something like this: to ι cent, and they will be doing someTO ALL FLOWER LOVERS thing that will justify them in having an organization. ' D o not crowd your flowers. Arrange them loosely " V e r y good; will y o u come down and so that the individuality of each blossom can be appreciated. T h e effect will at once be seen to be much start the ball a-rolling at next meeting ? ' ' more graceful and charming. POSEY & Co. "No, sir. I ' m not looking for notoriety." Of course these remarks refer only to long stem flowers. Violets, nasturAnd there you are! W e all know tiums, and subjects of that nature are what's hurting us, b u t who's going to a different proposition. The violet, for " B e l l the C a t ? " Until the men who are hurt m a k e up instance, owes its popularity to its detheir minds that they must apply the lightful fragrance, and it is not to be remedy themselves it will never be ap- considered as a flower for decorative plied. A club is only a collection of , effect. individuals. Of course one remedy is to have all stock not sold to the regular trade repressed and not sold to the fakirs. Can the growers get together on that? Are there enough here tonight to make a committee to try and Mr. A . S. Fetters, formerly of the see .what can be .done? firm of Smith & Fetters of Cleveland, The foregoing is the gist of some reO., has removed t o Detroit, Mich. marks I made at the last Florists' Club There is a well-grounded impression meeting in Philadelphia. The discusabroad among the retail florists that the sion that followed was animated. John coming season is to be a very busy one. Burton thought we had settled years ago that the fakir in the long run was The greenhouses of Claude Warburnot really a detriment b u t a help to the ton at Battle Creek, Mich., were dambusiness, and he could see no prospect aged b y fire on the morning of Nov. of bettering conditions b y abolishing 27, to the amount of $2,000. him. E.'.'G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., said they had passed an ordinance in Miss E m m a E. Cartwright, daughter Chicago forbidding the fakir, but he of George Cartwright of Dedham, Mass., could not say that it had improved con- was married to Mr. Claude T. Taggart ditions. In Chicago a Greek firm of Philadelphia, on November 30th. bought up all the left-overs and shipped Thomas H. Kearney of the bureau of them out to nearby cities to their agents. Ben Dorrance, of Wilkesbarre, plant industry at Washington, is about thought the fakir was a good thing, to take a trip to North Africa in search and told of his experiences shipping to of new plants adapted to cultivation in New Y o r k . H. H. Battles was of the the southwestern U. S. opinion that m a n y a person got his A fine new wagon and a new electric taste " f o r flowers b y buying a cheap sign are the outward and visible evibunch on the street and regarded the dences of that prosperity which has street man rather as a pioneer and rained of late on James M. Thoirs, the feeder for the more advanced distribupopular Camden, N. J., florist.
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Another Lawson Scheme SALEM, Nov. 17. — T e a r s coursed down his cheeks and sobs of deep grief shook his manly bosom as he told Florist Ward how to make a huge floral pillow for his deceased wife. "Spare no expense," he sobbed as he wiped away a few tears, " a n d put the word ' w i f e ' across it in big letters of purple immortelles." ' My name is Lawson, William F. Lawson," he continued, giving his address, " a n d I'll just take a couple dozen of those big Lawson pinks; d o n t you think they'd be rather appropriate, for m y wife's name is —- was Lawson, too, you know." Florist G. E. Ward thought " L a w s o n " pinks would be appropriate all right, so Lawson took his pinks, brushed away a few more tears and walked sobbing and unsteadily from the shop. That was yesterday. In the afternoon the florist delivered the floral pillow, on which no expense had been spared, and also on which the word " w i f e " had been placed in purple immortelles. " Here is the pillow for Mrs. Lawson's funeral,' said the florist as he delivered it. " F o r w h a t ? " asked the woman who came to the door. " Isn't this where Mr. William F. Lawson lives?" asked the florist, thinking he had got the wrong house, as he saw no crape on the door. " Well, here's the pillow for Mrs. Lawson, who has just died; it was ordered b y her husband," said the florist when the woman told him he was at the right house. She took the floral design, ripped off the tissue paper, read the word " w i f e , " and then looked at the florist. " D o I look as though I were dead?" she asked. There was considerable color in her face and much fire in her eyes, together with certain firm lines about her mouth that caused the florist t o admit instantly that she was the healthiest looking corpse he ever saw. The " d e c e a s e d " wife wouldn't take the pillow; she said she had no use for it, but would like to see her husband just then. The florist said he would, too, and said something about " L a w s o n pinks" being appropriate also. This morning, on the charge of the larceny of one bunch of Lawson pinks, Mr. Lawson was sentenced to a month in the House of Correction. — Boston Journal.
Chrysanthemum W . S. Allen has proved to be one of the best sellers in the New Y o r k market this season.
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F. H. TRAENDLY Re-elected President Ν. Y. Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club held a rousing meeting on Monday evening, December 12. Although the program as announced pro\'ided no specially important business other than an exhibition and the annual election of officers, yet the hands on the clock had passed the 11.30 P.M. mark before adjournment was reached, and even then many of the attendants seemed to be in no particular hurry to depart. The expected exhibition of florists' holiday supplies did not materialize. No't an article of this kind was offered by any one, although the opportunity for the dealers in these goods to get a little business thereby would appear to have been excellent. On the tables were, however, some very interesting novelties. Among them were vases of two new roses from E. G. Hill, viz. Richmond and Rosalind Orr English, both American seedlings. Richmond with its generous, broad petals of glowing crimson scarlet, fine stem, foliage and fragrance, impressed all who were present as a sure winner that would supplant Meteor and Liberty as florists' roses. From Ben. Dorrance came a vase of his seedling No. 6, a pink bud of only moderate size, but which Mr. Dorrance said would offset this lack b y its extreme floriferousness. Wellesley, the lovely pink rose from Waban Rose Conservatories, was represented b y two large Vases of full blown flowers which did not do full justice to the variety. The two scarlet carnations of which we have heard so much of late — C. W. Ward's Robert Craig and Weber &
Guttman's V i c t o r y — were each shown to advantage in large vases, and under the favorable conditions for comparison, it was seen that the two varieties are widely different in form and other characteristics, including color, which, under artificial light at least, was quite distinct, Victory being of a lighter tint. Geranium Telegraph from Thos. Devoy & Sons was shown in good form, its enormous orange scarlet flowers in big trusses, and its Bruant lineaments giving promise of a bright future as a bedding variety. Fiancee from the Chicago Carnation Co., Lieut. Peary and a number of seedlings from Cottage Gardens, and Dorner's Eclipse and L a d y Bountiful from Vaughan's seed store, completed the list of exhibits, all of which were duly noted and mentioned by the examining committee. The committee on awards reported on its recent visit to Cottage Gardens. Seven members had been present to inspect carnation Lieut. Peary, had found it a free grower, and a commercial variety good in all points, scaling 90 points and entitled to a certificate. Ethel Ward had scored 82 points. Robert Craig which had been certificated last spring b y a sub-committee was again examined and given 93 points in confirmation. It was stated that the • same plants that had been inspected last April were found to be still in splendid condition. T w o members of the committee had. gone on invitation to inspect Messrs. Guttman & Weber's Victory. Their report showed it to be a superb scarlet entitled to 86 points and a certificate. Mr. Guttman later in the evening asked to have the variety re-submitted to a view b y the full
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committee, feeling that a small committee's report would have less weight, but after considerable discussion it was voted to stand by the original report. A report was also made on carnation Phyllis, being grown by J. N. May at Summit, N . J . , which the committee had inspected and given 86 points as a good "bread and b u t t e r " variety, welltested and verified. J. Austin Shaw reported for the outing committee, showing a surplus after •paying all bills. The. committee appointed to promote the interests of Prof. W. G. Johnson as a candidate for the position of assistant secretary of Agriculture, had done their duty, but were unsuccessful, as the position had been filled by an appointment from Minnesota. A hearty · vote of thanks was accorded Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ward for their hospitality on the occasion of the recent visit of the club to Cottage Gardens. The election of officers resulted in the choice of Frank H. Traendly, president, J. Austin Shaw, vice-president, John Young, secretary, C. B. Weathered, treasurer, and Messrs. John Scott, A. S. Burns and W. F. Sheridan, trustees. The officers-elect were severally called upon for speeches and each responded, giving credit to their associates in office during the past year and promising faithful work for the next. Messrs. Hafner, Sheridan and Weathered were appointed committee on annual dinner, and Messrs. Moore, Beaulieu and Nash on death of Mrs. Henry Hentz, late of Madison, N. J. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., who was an interested visitor at the Club meeting, Contributed an entertaining little speech replete with wit, stories and wise counsel. Speaking of the usefulness of flower shows, he expressed regret that at the recent World's Fair show in St. Louis, free admission had not been provided for, so that 350,000 people instead of 30,000 might have witnessed the display. William Duckham endorsed Mr. Hill's remarks and told of the fine flowers he had seen on his western trip. Ben. Dorrance of Wilkesbarre was the last speaker. He made an earnest plea for united effort from the entire country on behalf of the approaching Rose Exhibition at Boston, deprecated the tendency to sectionalism, and urged united effort in support of all the organizations working for the common good. As at all New Y o r k Florists' Club affairs, the inner man was well remembered b y the efficient house committee and the social features of the meeting were no small factor in its enjoy ableness.
P r o v i d e n c e Wholesale C u t Flower Market For week ending Dec. 14, 1904 Business in Providence has been very brisk ever since Thanksgiving. A great many social events called for all the cut flowers grown regularly, besides a good many that are brought from outside sources. Roses are somewhat scarce at present. It looks . as though there would be an abundance of violets for Christmas. In the plant line there is a brisk sale for Lorraine begonias and poinsettias.
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17,
HORTICULTURE
1904
A Visit to Cottage Gardens
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p e r i t y parentage. T h e Lorraine house w a s a sight to be long remembered. A p h o t o g r a p h of a single plant accompanies these notes, also a group picture of some of the visitors. T h i s group was t a k e n in the new storage house now •being finished off for the reception of rhododendrons and other garden m a t e - , rial benefiting b y w i n t e r shelter. The building is 35 χ 200 feet in area and will be followed b y another of 400 feet in length. T h e glass roof is on the n o r t h exposure, the south side b e i n g boarded up to keep the sunlight out.
LORRAINE.
As Grown at Cottage Gardens. T h e visit of the N e w Y o r k Florists' C l u b to C o t t a g e Gardens, F r i d a y , December 9, on i n v i t a t i o n of Mr. and Mrs. C. W . W a r d , w a s one of the most enj o y a b l e affairs of the kind on record. A special train w a s placed at the disposal of the p a r t y , w h i c h numbered close to one h u n d r e d , and c o n v e y e d t h e m over a local b r a n c h t r a c k direct to the greenhouses. Once there, t h e y f o u n d material in a b u n d a n c e to interest them, — in the houses, a m o n g the carnations w h i c h looked handsomer t h a n ever before, if t h a t were possible, a n d the Lorraine begonias which m a d e a superb s h o w ; in the sheds and storehouses d e v o t e d to choice nursery stock a n d in the b i g w o r k r o o m where w a s p r o v i d e d a generous feast — j u s t the * kind and served in j u s t the w a y best c a l c u l a t e d to t o u c h the heart of a florist and gardener g a t h e r i n g . The day was spent m o s t h a p p i l y , and at its close an appreciative speech w a s m a d e b y Mr. O ' M a r a on behalf of the visitors, w h i c h w a s responded to b y Mr. W a r d , w h o a n n o u n c e d t h a t it w a s his purpose to m a k e this a semi-annually recurring e v e n t and invited all now present to come again in the spring, w h e n the nursery will be at its m o s t a t t r a c t i v e stage. Mr. W a r d ' s r e m a r k s were received w i t h enthusiastic cheers. A special train c o n v e y e d the p a r t y b a c k to L o n g Island C i t y . A m o n g the varieties especially admired were R o b e r t Craig, Enchantress, O c t o r o o n , E t h e l W a r d , President, Mrs.
L a w s o n , Hinsdale, Mrs.»Patten, Nelson Fisher, L i e u t . P e a r y , M a c k i n a w and a n u m b e r of phenomenal seedlings, one of w h i c h is a chaste and a l t o g e t h e r l o v e l y w h i t e of enormous size, of Pros-
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NEWPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY T h e annual m e e t i n g of the N e w p o r t H o r t i c u l t u r a l Society w a s held on W e d n e s d a y evening, 7th inst. T h e attendance w a s the largest in years. T h e reports of the officers for the past y e a r were of a most g r a t i f y i n g nature, showing t h a t the society w a s n o t only in a sound financial condition, b u t t h a t more had been accomplished along the lines on w h i c h the society is f o u n d e d than ever before. A t this m e e t i n g m u c h business w a s transacted b u t w h a t m a y be of m o s t interest here w a s a recommendation m a d e b y the secretary and treasurer and u n a n i m o u s l y adopted b y the society, — t h a t a p e r m a n e n t f u n d should be i m m e d i a t e l y created in order, t h a t the society m a y be able to purchase property whereon in the near f u t u r e a building m a y be erected for the socie t y ' s vises. T h e m e m b e r s are enthusiastic over the building project, one of the socie t y ' s oldest m e m b e r s — one of its founders, in f a c t , — r e m a r k i n g t h a t he could not understand how such a scheme had been so long delayed. T h e R h o d e Island Horticultural Society at a recent m e e t i n g passed resolutions f a v o r i n g the idea of a federation of all the agricultural and horticultural societies of the State, and w i t h this end in v i e w , elected a delegate to represent it on an e x e c u t i v e committee thereof. I t is e x p e c t e d the action of the R h o d e Island Horticultural will be heartily endorsed b y the N e w p o r t Horticultural, and a delegate appointed when n e x t it meets.
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Mufflers and 'Mums Afccording to the veracious'reporter in Paris of London Truth, mufflers on Chrysanthemums are a specialty of M. Chauchard of Longchamps, an amateur with a small collection of some, ten thousand varieties and a mere bagatelle of gardeners which he calls "an army" to take care of them. Here are a few of the solemn truths this careful observer reports: •— "On the ι i t h (November) the Loubet family were the guests of M. Chauchard during the unique annual flower festival. Professional gardeners all over the world contribute to it (Chauchard's Chrysanthemum collection) the rare varieties they havé discovered." Discovered is good. No doubt those professional gardeners penetrated to the heart of the unknown deserts of Asia and Africa, scaled the Andes, the Alps and the Himalayas, chased the Aurora Borealis and hung their hats on the north pole in their search for many of those ten thousand varieties. "He (M. Chauchard) has from midOctober quite an army of gardeners at work every evening covering the chrysanthemum beds with white muslin. They have straw over their roots and this textile over their heads to protect them from the night frosts. Air and sunshine are given in the early afternoon when both mufflers are removed." Early afternoon is undoubtedly a good time to take off the mufflers. If they waited until late afternoon, it would of course be too late to take them off. Our American experts will
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please note that about two hours' exposure to daylight between early afternoon arid late afternoon is the "proper caper." "All the reception rooms of the villa were marvellously decorated. The greatest specialists in the art of flower decoration had been called in during the decoration period. The 10,000 varieties registered overtax by profusion and variety the retentive faculties of eye and mind." Yea, verily! And the greatest decorative artists were called in!· No wonder. Perhaps they even sent to America for some of our capital I's and WE'S. Has any one heard of Battles, of Pennock or Stumpp, or Klunder or Gal vin having been abroad lately? "A novelty of last week's show was Candeur de Enfance, dedicated to the czarewitch. The peculiarities are extremely long, irregularly curled petals, snow white and resembling silk threads in gloss and texture. Other peculiarities are russet foliage blended with red and yellow and having the vividness of Indian summer hues. The creator of this species sent a crateload of his best flowers to Russia for presentation to the empress." White silk floss! Russet yellow and red foliage I Indian summer hues! Where are you, Elmer D ? Do you hear that? And to think that all this was happening among the festive denizens .of gay Paree while we of St. Lotus, .Chicago, Boston, New York and Philadelphia each thought we had "the biggest show on earth." What gazaboos those Johnny Crapauds must think we are! And to think that a great daily —
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the one claiming to ' have t h e largest circulation in the State of Pennsylvania — should provide such .tommy-rot for the information of its readers! Is it any wonder t h a t t h e horticulturists of the country h a d a serious conference a t St. Louis last November, and t h a t *i3he of the problems t h e y wrestled with was how t o educate our educators (the Press) so t h a t t h e y might be a real help in m a k i n g America blossom like the rose. They could so easily do it if t h e y would only t a k e a little trouble. Of course t h e average editor is h u m a n , a n d he w a n t s first of all to m a k e his paper entertaining, so - t h a t the masses will read it a n d p u t money in his purse. As a rule he is mortally afraid of a long article in a professional journal. To him it is dryas-dust, dull, uninteresting. B u t couldn't he t a k e such a n article a n d give it t o one of his bright young men t o dress u p a n d m a k e entertaining without departing f r o m the essential facts? I t ' s not w h a t you say, b u t how you say it, t h a t makes all t h e difference between an article t h a t is dull a n d prosy a n d one t h a t is bright, interesting a n d readable. Few of t h e professional men have t h e newspaper instinct. They have a good grip of their facts all right, b u t as a rule they h a v e no. more idea of how to dress t h e m u p to m a k e t h e m readable or entertaining t h a n a pig has of playing the fiddle. The Falconers, the Stewarts, t h e Scotts, the Donlans, the Rudds, a n d others of their class are far too few to be m u c h heard in the m i g h t y h u m of professional monotony. I wish I could write entertaining things! I ' d tackle those newspapers myself!
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I used to be a thoroughgoing pessimist about t h e press. Eleven years ago, before the Society of American Florists at its convention in St. Louis, m y subject was " H o w to increase a love of flowers among t h e people," a n d I used then all m y little eloquence in denouncing the misinformation about horticulture in the press of t h a t day. On m a n y occasions since, in public a n d in private, I have done the same. B u t I a m not so m u c h a pessimist. I think
I can see a change for the better as I look back. Many of the great dailies are now giving us m u c h better stuff a n d the lapses into nonsense are much fewer. So after all — nevertheless and notwithstanding and moreover — the outlook is more cheerful t h a n m a n y of us suppose when we stumble on an example of heinous tommy-rot like t h a t of m y London t r u t h f u l friend of the c h r y s a n t h e m u m s and muffiers. GEORGE
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Ask your Brother Florist if he saw it at t h e Detroit Carnation Show. Ten to one he will say it's a good carnation to
grow. Received CERTIFICATE OP MERIT at Detroit Carnation Show—scoring 87 pts.
W. J. Palmer $ Son L a n c a s t e ,r N. Y.
Philadelphia Wholesale Flower Market WE are not THE Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia, but we are THE ONLY WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET in Philadelphia. When in need of FRESH FLOWERS call on us
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D E C E M B E R 1 7 , 1904
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For week ending Dec. 14, 1904 The American Beauty rose is coming in a little more plentifully. No advance is yet apparent in the price of these, although there is some talk of a higher value this week. Cloudy weather has affected business somewhat, and has had a decidedly unfavorable effect on quality of roses. Carnations are· moving satisfactorily, with a tendency to stiffer prices. More of the white varieties could be used at present. Some fancy stock sold as high -as $8 per hundred. Hinsdale, Patten and Enchantress are extra sellers. Chrysanthemums are about over, but there are a few Dorothy Faust and late Mrs. Jerome Jones still in evidence, that bring from 25 to 30 cents a flower. The sale of violets has been unfavorably affected b y the late bad weather, otherwise the market is normal. Good lily of the valley moves all right. Cypripediums are plentiful and find a fair outlet. Cattleyas still scarce. Dendrobium formosum, phalaenopsis and vandas plentiful. Paper white narcissi plentiful and slow. Roman hyacinths plenty; moving in pretty fair shape. Smilax moves slowly. Asparagus in good demand. There is some very good holly about, but it brings full value. Mistletoe is good and plentiful; also bouquet green and wreathing. Philadelphia Wholesale Prices as quoted per 100 to Dealers American Beauty, extra, fancy and special, $30 to $50; Nos. 1 and 2, $12.50 to $20 ; culls, $6 to $8 ; Bride and Bridesmaid, $4 to $12; Liberty, best, $20 to $25; ordinary, $8 to $15; Golden Gate, $4 to $12. Carnations, Lawson, $3 to $5; Enchantress, $5 to $8; Prosperity, $6 to $8; Hinsdale, $8; other sorts, $4 to $5. Violets, single, $.30 to $.75; double, $.50 to $1.50. Lilies, $16 to $20. Lily of the valley, $3 to $4. Narcissi, $2 to $3. Roman hyacinths, $2 to $4. Asparagus, $35 to $50. Smilax, $12.50 to $15. Cincinnati Wholesale Flower Prices For week ending Dec. 14, 1904 American Beauty, $30 to $65; Bride and Bridesmaid, $2 to $6; Liberty, $5 to $8. Carnations, Lawson and Enchantress, $3 to $5; ordinary varieties, $2 to $3; Violets, $.50 to $1; special, $1.50. Lilies, $16. Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths, $2 to $3. Lily of the Valley, $4. Asparagus, $50. Smilax, $10 to $12.50.
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PHILADELPHIA
Case Holly and Lycopodium, Carnations, Roses and Violets. WHOLESALE ONLY
BERGER BROS. Wholesale Florist s
GALAX, WILD SMILAX CARNATIONS and ROSES Store opens 7.30 A.M.
Closes 3.00 P.M.
BOTH 'PHONES
1220 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA
FRED EHRET ÏÎOR.ST
Center for BRIDES, MAIDS, BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS, Etc. CHRYSANTHEMUMS until Christmas, including Dorothy Paust, Fancy White.
1403-5 Fairmount Ave.,
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T H E Oldest Wholesale Florist in Philadelphia
Address: 1432 SO. PENN SQUARE
T h e Maine C h r i s t m a s tree c u t t e r s say t h a t t h e d e m a n d for small trees h a s fallen off r a p i d l y for t h e p a s t f o u r years. S y m m e t r i c a l trees of large size, s u c h as a r e n o w called for, are difficult t o find, a n d t h e profits of t h e f o r m e r years, w h e n n e a t little i o - f t . trees w h i c h a r e . a b u n d a n t were saleable, are n o longer possible. Providence, R . I., florists complain of t h e absence of f a n c y m a t e r i a l , such as g a r d e n i a s a n d orchids, in their market.
DECEMBER
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OUTDOOR ART AND CRAFT The estate of Mr. Moses Taylor, where Robert Beatty is gardener, is fast becoming one of the show places of Mt. Kisco, Ν. Y. Large plantings of conifers Rhododendron maximum and other shrubbery have been made this fall. At a meeting of the mayors and officials of the cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts on Nov. 29, an organization was formed under the name of the " Massachusetts Association for the suppression of the gypsy and brown-tail moths." Many gentlemen interested in tree life were present. The executive committee was authorized to attend the meetings of the State Board of Agriculture in the interests of legislation in connection with the moth problem. N E W Y O R K , N . Y. We have the most cordial appreciation for the work of the Tree Planting Association. If it were only possible to enlist the earnest workers behind this propaganda in an effort to do something more useful than trying to make trees grow in impossible places and under impossible conditions, it would furnish cause for unmixed congratulations. If one-half the enthusiasm manifested in promoting the idea of tree planting could be enlisted in an effort to save the -trees we have, the results would be of vastly greater immediate benefit to the city. Thousands of fine trees in the parks and public places in New York are dying of neglect. They are in this condition because the persistent effort of experts of the Park Department to secure an adequate appropriation for their care in a form in which it cannot be diverted to the pay roll of labor for other purposes (chiefly the satisfaction of the district leaders) does not have and has never had the support of an organized public opinion. The item has come up year after year in the Park Department
budget, and has been stricken out by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment because no one appeared to speak for it or to show the slightest interest in it. A good deal less than the cost of one tree in one of the tenement-house districts would have multiplied for distribution among public-spirited citizens prints of some instructive photographs lately taken in Central Park showing the trees with their roots completely denuded, perishing from inability to draw nutrition from an impoverished and exhausted soil. They would have shocked into a desire to do something, every lover of trees. It is admittedly a good thing to plant a tree where one has a chance to grow; but it should need no argument to show that it is a better thing to save a tree dying from neglect when it represents the growth of many years and is unreplaceable in something like a quarter of a century under the most favorable conditions. During the past year twelve of the beautiful elms on the Mall have died, leaving ugly gaps in the lines which cannot be filled during the lifetime of many of those who remember their planting. Within the next twelve months probably as many more will die, unless that is done for them which saved the Prince of Wales Elm. These are very serious facts, and their significance will not be appreciated until just such a body of citizens as the Tree Planting Association wakes up to the fact that it has here a neglected duty which none can perform so well. — New York Times, Nov. 12, 1904. At a business meeting of the Massachusetts State Board of Agriculture on Dec. 6, it was voted to adopt the report of the gypsy moth committee of the State Board as the report of the Board to the incoming legislature. The report opens by saying that since the stopping of appropriations in 1900 the work of the committee has been confined to observing and recording the increase of the moth, informing local authorities of the appearance of new colonies and advising citizens concerning the best means of combating out-
breaks of the gypsy and brown-tail moth. Taking up the condition of the various infested cities and towns, the committee says that a careful survey of the territory shows an alarming and remarkable increase of infestation and damage. On the parasite question the report is somewhat noncommittal, but the committee considers it highly desirable that an investigation of the gypsy moth in Europe should be made, particularly with reference to parasites. Taking up the question of damage from the gypsy moth the past season as against that at the close of the work in 1900, the committee says that the weak woodland colonies have increased by leaps and bounds. Prof. Marlatt says in his report: "During the years 1903-1904 the gypsy moth has made extraordinary progress and defoliation or stripping was found which I had never seen before in the gypsy moth region and undoubtedly many times greater than in the worst of the earlier years of gypsy moth damage." In closing, the committee says: "In view of the alarming conditions above reported . . . with the certainty of immense increase of damage and expense with the further spread of the insect, your committee believes that the time has come when some concerted and vigorous action should be taken looking to the control of this pest." The committee further states that it believes extermination was possible at the time the work ceased, but that it is no longer. The best that can be hoped for is control. They recommend that national aid should be sought, and also that the state make a large appropriation, extending over a number of years, with a minimum and maximum amount to be expended in any one year, workto be done against the insect at all times and in all forms. Have you anything to sell? You are on the wrong track if you don't try some advertising in HORTICULTURE. What do you need? You will find it advertised in these columns. If not, advfse us.
DECEMBER
17,
H O R T I C U L T U R E
1904
A NEW
DEPARTURE in growil·
Ornamental ^ TREES m SHRUBS Having established an extensive Nursery for the special purpose of supplying Public Parks and Avenues, Cemeteries and Estates with
LARGE AND ESPECIALLY WELL GROWN CONIFERS, RHODODENDRONS, TREES AND SHRUBS Suitable for immediate effects, which have been so frequently transplanted as to render their further transplanting and future success a practical certainty, we beg to announce that we carry the largest and most complete assortment of the finest formed and best grown specimens in America, which are fuWy described in the
COTTAGE
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NURSERY
BOOK
which is sent free to alt who wilt send us their address.
COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, Inc. , THE KING OF ALL CARNATION S THE
NEW
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SEEDLING
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Robert Craig
CRAIG
has^bee n awarded the'following honors:
Preliminary Certificate American Carnation Society Special Diploma American Institute of New York First Class Certificate of Merit Mass. Horticultural Society First Class Certificate of Merit Penn. Horticultural Society First Class Certificate of Merit New York Florists9 Club Craig Cup, for best undisseminated seedling Philadelphia O, Hartman Kuhn Special Prize, for best undisseminated seed' ling Philadelphia
The largest, strongest stemmed, most vigorous, healthiest growing, most fragrant, and the bes t PANCY COMMERCIAL SCARLET CARNATION produced to date. Ranks with Enchantress and fiancee, having defeate d the latter variety in all competitions at Philadelphia. Send your orders ear,y to...
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Just the color of the Christmas Holly Berry An Easy Doer
Anybody can Grow It
Having already entered orders for 100,000 cuttings for delivery season of 1906, we are still booking orders subject to buyer*s cancellation if dissatisfied with variety at any time up to December 1st, 1905.
PRICES * $2.50 per doz $12.00 per 100 4100.00 per 1000 2500 lots . . . at $95.00 per 1000 5000 " . . . 90.00 " " 10,000 " or more . 30.00 " "
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DECEMBER
17,
1904
DOUBLE PETUNIAS
- e n known for superior quality; this year's stock i s no exception, and jr>arge supply in strong 2 1-4 inch pots, plants which if potted up now will quantities of cuttings. These w e offer in fifteen distinct varieties for T-iivery at 60 cents per dozen ; $ 4 . 0 0 per 100 ; $37.50 per 1000. / — S a v e d at Riverton, the finest in existence. DOUBLE FRINGED, 75 cts. .s ; $1.50 per 1000 seeds. SINGLE FRINGED, 50cts. per pkg. HARDY PLANTS FOR FORCING are carrying a large stock of the following, a specially selected grade for forcing
AZALE A MOLLI S
f early and late forcing Azalea Mollis is rapidly gaining favor, easily at a minimum cost for heat and labor. They are profitable stock for J a i l e r to handle. We are supplying at present an unusually fine grade vxants, 15 to 18 inches high and covered with flower buds, $4.50 per dozen ; j.oo per 100.
DEUTZIAS FOR FORCIN G
Strong two-year-old, field-grown plants suitable for 6-inch pots. Per doz. racilis Rosea acilLis Lemoinei
$1.00 1.00
FORCING LILAC S
Per IOD $8.00 8.00
A fine lot of pot-grown plants, well set with buds and in prime condition • forcing, $6,00 per dozen : $45.00 per 100.
RHODODENDRON S FOR FORCIN G
These are being used more extensively every season, and this year with Easter at such a very late date should prove especially acceptable, as they can be retarded much easier than Azaleas and at the same time may be flowered at just the right moment at a minimum cost. We are carrying an extra large stock of bushy, well shaped plants 16 to 18 inches high, covered with buds, $9.00 per dozen; $70.00 per 100. Larger plants 20 to 24 inches high, fine specimens, $11 00 per dozen; $93.00 per 100. NOTE. The prices given above are strictly for the t r a i e , and retail consumers will not be supplied at these prices.
H E N RY A. D R E E R, Phila., Pa. REPORT ON HOLIDAY P L A N T S
Philadelphia reports azaleas as in fine demand, S. Mardner, Vervaeneana, Apollo, Pauline Mardner and Hexa are in the lead. A small number of the Deutsche Perle can be sold. Araucarias are not in as good demand as formerly but a good m a n y are being sold, compacta robusta being the best. The new white begonia, Turnford Hall, is a gem, and although white is not much of a Christmas color, it sells on account of its great beauty. English hollies are selling better this year because they are being sent over in better condition and with more berries than usual. Well-berried plants of Skimmia japónica are seen and are a welcome addition to the list. Solanums in the better varieties are in good demand. The scarlet berried aucubas would take high rank as Christmas subjects if they could be imported in good shape and well-berried, but much of the stock sent over from Holland is very inferior in all respects. Ardisias lead everything as berrybearing favorites. T h e y are now so well-grown and so durable as to be exceedingly satisfactory. Some of the Philadelphia growers are growing poinsettias splendidly, dwarf plants with enormous spread of head, in pots and small pans. Done this w a y , poinsettias are hard to beat for popularity. Combinations of bright dracaenas, crotons, etc., with ferns and other greenfoliaged subjects, are finding an increased appreciation from buyers. When started b y the growers a month or two before Christmas they give better satisfaction than if filled b y the florist just before delivery. The B a b y Rambler rose is likely to be used next Christmas in small, well-bloomed plants for basket work. Robert Craig says that all indications point to -a record-
breaking plant trade this Christmas and New Year's. Philadelphi a Wholesal e Plant Market Kentia Forsteriana, 6-in. pot, $1 to $1.25; 7-in.,$2 to $2.50; 8-in.,$3 t o $3-5°; larger plants, $5 to $20 each. Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in. pot, $1.25 to $1.50; 7-in., $2.50 to $3; 8-in., $3.50 to $5; larger plants, $7.50 to $25. Areca lutescens, 6-in. pot, $.75 to $1; 7-in., $1.50 to $2.50; 8-in., $3 to $4; larger plants, $5 and upwards. Phoenix rupicola, 6-in. pot, $2 to $3; 7-in., $5 to $7.50; larger plants scarce. Cocos Weddelliana, 3-in. pot, $.15 to $.20; 4-in., $•35 to $.59; 5-in., $1; larger plants scarce. Livistonia rotundifolia, 3-in. pot., $.20; 4-in., $.50; 6-in., $1. Dracaena terminalis, 5-in. pot, $.50 to $.75; 6-in., $1; well-grown plants in good demand. Dracaena fragrans, 6-in. pot, $1; 7-in., $1.50; 8-in., $2.50. Dracaena Sanderiana, 3-in. pot, $.12 to $.15; 6-in., $1 and upwards, 5 plants in pot. Begonia Lorraine, 5-in., $.75; 6-in., $1; 12-in. pans, $2.50; in good demand. Poinsettia, 4-in. pot, $.20 to $.25; 5-in., $.25 to $.35; in 12-in. pans, $2.50 to $3. Ardisia, 6-in. pot, $1.50 to $2.50; 7-in.
S3 to $4; very good demand. Orange, 6-in. pot, $2 to $2.50; 7-in., $3 to $4; in good demand. Chinese primrose, 5-in. pot, $.20; 6-in., $4 per dozen; in good demand. Cyclamen, 5-in. pot, $.50; 6-in., $1 to $1.50; in good demand. Araucaria excelsa, 5-in. pot, $.75 to $1; 6-in., $1 to $1.50; Araucaria compacta, 5-in. pot, $1; 6-in., $1.50 to $2: 7-in., $2.50 to $4.
Chicago Jottings A . Fuchs is recovering from a severe sick spell. William McKaig, buyer for the George Wittbold Company, was recently married to Miss Hilda Norborn of Burlington, l a . The Benthey-Coatsworth Company has harvested a fine crop of their new aster, and the seed will be distributed to the trade this winter. E . Wienhoeber Company shipped a Christmas order from Chicago to Dresden, Germany. The arrangement was composed of California Pepper Berries. F. Lautenschlager of 2023 N. Marshfield Ave., is headquarters for California Pepper Berries. The stems are cut up to three feet in length and are covered with bright coral fruit.
ORCHIDS
W e are strictly specialists in O R C H I D S . W e collect, import, g r o w and sell t h e m E X C L U S I V E L Y . W e h a v e t h e m in all s t a g e s , f r e s h l y imported, s e m i - e s t a b l i s h e d and established. Send for catalogue of imported Orchids just received in fine condition. W e have C A T T L E Y A M E N D E L I I , Laelia A n c e p s , Oncidium T i g r i n u m , Oncidium Papilio, etc. W r i t e for special list No. 1 4 . L i v e M o s s , selected P e a t and Orchid B a s k e t s in all s i z e s on hand, * * * * * * * * *
LAGER * HURRELL ,
SUMMIT, N.J.
DECEMBER
17,
1904
H O R T I C U L T U R E
Index to Advertisers Page Page Allen J . Κ I l l McCarthy' N. F. & Co 105 Baker Wm. J 110 McConnell Alex. 94 BayersdorferH. &Co. 97 McKellar Charles W. 110 Benthey-Coatsworth Co. Micheli H. F. & Co. 118 92 Millang Charles 102 Berger Bros 110 Mil lang Frank 102 Boas W . J . & Co. -.119 Moore, Hentz & Nashl02 Boddington A. T . . . . I l l Montgomery Nurs. ..117 Bonnot Bros 102 Newman J . & Son . . 94 Boston Florist Letter 110 Co 119 Niessen Co., Leo Brague L. Β 105 Breitmeyer J . & Sons 108 Palmer, W. J . & Son 109 Budlong J . A 110 Pennock Bros 94 Pennock Samuel S. . . I l l Campbell Edw 117 Peterson's Nurseries .117 Carpenter-Morton Co.l 19 Pierson F. R. Co. . . . 90 Clucas & Boddington Pierson-Sefton Co. . .120 Co 117 Phila. Cut Flower Co.109 Cottage Gardens Co.. 113 Phila. Wholesale Flower Craig R. & Son 93 Market ...109 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 109 Dards 94 Dexter Bros. Co 120 Pye R. C 118 Dreer H. A 114-120 116 Dumont & Co 110 Rawson W. W Raynor John 1 102 Ehret Fred 110 Reid Edward ...110 Elliott Wm 116 Reuter S. J 93 Rhotert Aug. 112 Robinson H. M. & Farquhar R. & J . & Co 92 Co 105 Fenrich J . S 110 Rolker August & Son 116 Ford Bros 103 Saltford Geo 102 Gardner J . G 117 Sander & Son 116 Geller Sigmund 103 Schlegel & Fottler Co. 92 Ghormley W 103 Schultheis Anton 103 Globe Gas Light Co. 119 Sheridan W. F 102 G r e y T . J. & Co. . . . 1 1 6 Siggers E. G 119 Gunther W. H 102 Simpson R 119 Guttman Alex. J 102 Skidelsky S. S 108 Smith Charles 102 Hagemann W. & Co. 92 Smith H . J 105 Hammond J . A 102 Smith Nathan 93 Hart James 102 Standard Plate Glass Herr Albert M 118 Co 119 Hinode Florist C o . . . . 105 Stumpp Geo. M 94 Hitchings & Co 120 Sutherland Geo. A. Hitchcock Ε. H 119 Co 110 Horan E. C 102 Suzuki & Iida 116 Smyth W . J 94 Johnson & Stokes ..118 Situations & Wants. .115 Kasting W. F Keeney J . A Klunder Koral Mfg. Co KrickW. C
102 117 94 119 75
Lager & Hurrell 114-118 Lang Julius 102 LautenschlagerF. . . . 1 0 5 Lord & Burnham Co. 120 Littlefield H. F 120 Leuthy A. & Co. . . . 1 0 4
Traendly & Schenck 103 Thompson J . D 118 Thorburn J . M. & Co 116 Ward C. W Ward Ralph M. Co. Watson Geo. C Weathered Co Welch Bros Weiland & Risch
Young Young Mangal 94 Young McManus James . . . 102 Young
113 .116 116 120 108 110
John 102 & Nugent . . . 102 Thomas Ir. . . 97 A. L. & Co ..102
Buyers' Directory Page Adlantum Croweanum W. F. Kasting 102 Agricultural Implemente Thos. J . Grey & Co. 116 Asparagus Plumosas Seedsl H. F. Micheli & Co. .118 Asters Benthev-Coatsworth Co 92 Azaleas A. Schutlheis 103 Baskets H. Bayersdorf er & Co. 103 97 Sigmund Geller Begonias, Rex Nathan Smith & Son 93 Boxwood Sprays S.S. Pennock Ill Welch Bros 108 Bulbs Johnson & Stokes ..118 H . A . Dreer 120 Clucas & Boddington Co 117 Schlegel & Fottler Co 92 Geo. C.Watson 116 Ralph M. Ward & Co 116
-rage Cannas Nathan Smith & Son 93 Car natio ns R. C. Pye 118 Cottage Gardens 113 S. J. Reuter 93 A.M.Herr 118 S. S. Skidelsky 108 J . D. Thompson Car Co 118 W. T. Palmer & Son 109 Nathan Smith & Son 93 Carnation Fiancee S. S. Skidelsky 108 Carnation Red Lawson W. J . Palmer & Son 109 Carnation Robt. Craig Cottage Gardens 113 Christmas Bells S. S. Pennoclc 111 H. Bayersdorf er & Co. 97 Sigmund Geller 103 Christmas Qreens Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 109 N. F. McCarthy & Co 105 S.S. Pennock 111 H.J.Smith 105 H. M. Robinson & Co 105 Dumont & Co 110
Page Christmas Trees H. J . Smith 105 Chry s a n t h e m u m s J . Breitmeyers Sons.. 108 Robt. Craig & Son . . 93 S. J . Reuter 93 Nathan Smith & Son 93 R. C. Pye 118 ¿old Storage Valley Johnson & Stokes ..118 Suzuki & Iida 116 Clucas & Boddington Co 117 Cyclamen Seed R. & J . Farquhar & Co 92 Ericas A.Schultheis 103 Perns, Hardy H. J . Smith 105 H . M . Robinson & Co.105 Ferns, Pierson! Elegantissima F. R. Pierson Co. . . 90 Florists' Letters Boston Letter Co. . . , 1 1 9 Koral Mfg. Co 119 H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 97 G. A. Sutherland Co. 110 Sigmund Geller 103 Florists' Supplies H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 97 N. F. McCarthy & Co 105 H. M. Robinson & Co.105 Sigmund Geller 103 Flower Boxes W . J . Boas & Co. . . 1 1 9 Geraniums A.M.Herr 118 Nathan Smith & Son 93 Gladiolus Geo. C.Watson 116 A. T . Boddington . . . 1 1 1 Glass Standard Plate Glass ' Co 119 Glazing Points H. A. Dreer 120 Greenhouse Builders Lord & Burnham Co. 120 Weathered Co 120 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . 1 2 0 Hitchings & Co 120 Greenhouse Heaters Weathered Co 120 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . 1 2 0 Lord & Burnham Co. 120 Hitchings & Co 120 Hoe, Improved E.H.Hitchcock 119 Holly N. F. McCarthy & Co 105 S.S. Pennock Ill G. A. Sutherland Co. 110 RobinsonH. M. & Co.105 Dumont & Co 110 Hot Bed Sash Hitchings & Co 120 Pierson-Sefton Co. ..120 Importing Houses ; Aug. Rhotert 112 Aug. Rolker & Sons .116 Clucas & Boddington Co 117 Wm. Hagemann & Co. 92 Ralph M. Ward & Co.116 Japanese Plants Hinode Florist Co 105 Jardinieres H. Bayersdorfer &Co. 97 Lamps Globe Gas Light Co. 119 Lilies Hinode Florist C o . . . . 105 Lily of the Valley Pips Johnson & Stokes ..118 Suzuki & Iida 116 Wm. Hagemann & Co. 92 Mignonette Keeney, J . A ..117 Nursery Book Cottage Gardens 113
Page Nursery Manual Peterson's Nursery . . 1 1 7 Nicotiana S a n d e r s Sander & Sons 116 Orchids Lager & Hurrell 114-118 Orchid Baskets Lager & Hurrell 114 Paints Carpenter-Morton Co.l 19 Patent Agents E. G. Siggers 119 Peat Lager & Hurrell 114 Peonies Geo. C.Watson . . . . 1 1 6 Pepper Berries F. Lautenschlager . . . 105 Perennials, Hardy Nathan Smith & Son 93 Petunias H. A. Dreer 114 Plants, Decorative A. Leuthy & Co. . . . 1 0 4 Chas. Millang 102 Hinode Florist C o . . . . 105 A.Schultheis 103 Potato, New J . M. Thorburn & Co 116 Retail Florists Geo. M. Stumpp 94 Dards 94 Alex. McConnell 94 Klunder 94 Thomas Young J r . . . 97 Pennock Bros 94 Mangel 94 J. Newman & Sons . 94 W.J.Smyth 94 Ribbons S.S. Pennock Ill Sigmund Geller 103 Rose Stocks J. G. Gardner 117 A. T . Boddington . . . 1 1 1 Roses, Crimson Rambler Edw. Campbell 117 Roses, Grafted S. J . Reuter 93 Roses, Hardy J . G. Gardner 117 A. T . Boddington . . . 1 1 1 Rose, La Detroit J . Breitmeyer's Sons .108 Seeds W . W . Rawson & Co. 116 Thos. J . Grey &C0..II6 R. & J . Farquhar & Co 92 H . F . Micheli Co 118 J.M.Thorburn & C o l l e Sheep Manure Robt Simpson 119 Shingle Stains Dexter Bros 120 Shrubs Clucas & Boddington Co 117 Shrubs, Forcing H . A . Dreer 114 A. T . Boddington . . . 1 1 1 Spruce, Baled L. B. Brague 105 Thermometers Wm. Elliott & Sons . . 1 1 6 Ventilating Apparatus Pierson-Sefton Co. . . 1 2 0 Hitchings & Co 120 Weathered Co 120 Lord & Burnham Co. 120 White Lead Carpenter-Morton Co 119 Wholesale Florists Welch Bros 108 N. F. McCarthy & Co 105 Thos. Young J r 97 W. F. Kasting ;i02 John I. Raynor 102 W. E. Sheridan 102 S.S. Pennock Ill Julius Lang 102 W.H.Gunther 102 Jas. McManus 102
Page Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 109 E. C. Horan 102 Phila. Wholesale Flower Market 109 J.K.Allen Ill George Saltford 102 Chas. Smith 102 Bonnot Bros 102 J . A. Hammond 102 Edw. Reid 110 A. L. Young & Co. .102 Moore, Hentz it Nash 102 Wm. J.Baker 110 James Hart 102 Berger Bros 110 Leo Niessen Co 110 Dumont & Co 110 Young & Nugent . . . 102
JTn. J.A\ F. Eh. PhilaA A. J . Gil» Chas. W. Ford B roi Wm. Ghor, Chas. MillaFrank Milla. Weiland & Ri, Geo. A Sutk Co Hinode Florist C" Jos. S. Fenrich Wire H. F. Littlefield . .
W A N TS Advertisements in this column one cent word. Initials count as words. Cash wit¿ order. One insertion free to any gardener or florist seeking a situation. FOR R E N T — Low price if taken immediately*! Greenhouse property in Pittsfield, Mass. Consisti of three houses, each 100 ft. long, 3 acres of landl less, part of dwelling-house, 2800 carnation plants 1; one house, without cnarge. Address " A . " Care HORTICULTURE, Bostc FOR SALE — One of longest established rose
establishments within five miles of Boston, or particulars, inquire at office of HORTICULfrowing T U R E , 11 Hamilton Place, Boston.
News Notes Mr. Julius Roehrs is very sick with bronchial pneumonia at his home in Rutherford, N. J. F. Macrae exhibited his new white carnation. It scored 91 points and received a certificate of merit. Warren B. Craw, treasurer of the Lord & Burnham Co., was married December ι , to Miss Lindburg, at Indianapolis, Ind. E . G. Hill was called home from New Y o r k to Richmond, Ind., b y a telegram announcing the impending death of his father-in-law, Mr. Stuart. T h e Rhode Island Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting on December 8, and voted to hold an annual banquet at the January meeting. William J. Stewart of Boston has been appointed b y President Montgomery as Secretary of the American Rose Society, to fill the unexpired term of Leonard Barron, who has resigned. J. T. Butterworth of South Framingham, Mass., is dangerously ill. An operation was performed a few days ago and news of a successful outcome is anxiously awaited b y m a n y sympathizing friends. " B e n t h e y ' s W h i t e " will probably be the most extensively grown aster for florists' use next season. Flowers 4 to 5 inches across and stems 30 to 40 inches long. The blooms rival the chrysanthemum. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. S. Burns of Woodside, N . Y . , have now settled their suit against the railroad company for injuries sustained b y Mrs. Burns, on terms entirely satisfactory to them. T h e judgment of the Supreme Court in their favor was affirmed with costs.
HORTICULTURE
WATSON'S CLEARING SALE
a de T o p i cs al or otherwise, of interest to are solicited and wili be given s column.
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jad a seeder for the sowing of ¿ed. jeeder made of cedar and, said Pray is there need ,oder made of cedar? Said the ¿rmer, "Yes, indeed! • never seed a seeder, sir, that I'd .oncede the speed exceed a cedar seeder for the seedin' of the seed." — Lije.
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Otto Katzenstein & Co., Atlanta, Ga., and New York City. A very comprehensive list of American seeds and plants. Notable for scientific accuracy and will prove a very useful reference book for those interested in hardy native plants, shrubs and trees. Sensible advertising is an investment not an expenditure. The HARDY ANNUAL of t h e CENTURY N I C O T I A NA S A N D E R AE Silver Medal. — Mass. H o r t i c u l t u r a l Society, 1904. Gold Medals and First-class Certificates.—Awarded at principal European Exhibitions. Thousands of glowing carmine blossoms produced on a single bush. Seeds in original packets from seedsmen throughout the United States. Full particulars from st
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W e h a v e also s o m e named Tulips,
THOS. j . GREY & CO. Farm, Garden and L a w n Supplies W e c a r r y in stock Duplicate Parts of all Leading Machines 3 a So. M A R K E T S T . , BOSTON
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CAIALAS, beet California grown, r e g u l a r $5.00 size, at 9.00 " at " " " " 18.00 " at F R E E S I A S , B e r m u d a , pure white, 1-3 to 3-4 1.00 " at " Mammoth French 1.25 " at P E O N I E S , officinalis rubra, 3 to S eyes, " " rosea, " " " " alba, " " " Festiva m a x i m a (French stock, true) 3 to 5 eyes, " Chinese, 10 choice named, 3 to 5 eyes, O X A L I S , G r a n d Duchess, white, *' " " rose, " ' " lavender, A L L I U M N E A P O L I T A N DM G L A D I O L I , " T h e B r i d e , " (for forcing),
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have
Gladioli t h e Bride, Freesias, etc.
'lomas J. Grey was a visitor to New : this week.
Sander & Sons
DECEMBER 17, 1904
TRADE
LISTS
Areca Lutescens Seeds $3.00 per
1000
Lily of the Valley, pips and clumps Lilium Auratum and Speciosum, all sorts The Great Yew P o t a t o
N O R O T ON
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All who issue catalogues should not fail to include it. Descriptive circular on application.
J . M. THORBURN & CO. 36 C o r t l a n d t S t .
N e w York
How to advertise and get best results at least cost? We can answer that question for you. The advertising that pays the advertiser pays us too.
DECEMBER
HORTICULTURE
17, 1904
MONTGOMER Y NURSERII V I L LA NOVA, DELAWARE CO., PENNA.
John G. Gardner, Proprietor
Rosa Rosa Rosa Rosa Root
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We have a surplu s of stron g 2 year plant s of
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in 6 inch pots, recentl y potte d up and heeled in, which we offer for immediat e deliver y as follows :
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Also, a lot of lighte r weight 2 year at $2.50 per doz., $9.50 per 50, $17.00 per 100; and I year at $2.00 doz., $5.00 per 50, $15.00 per 100. A l l in 6 in. Pots and Heeled.
Edward Campbell
Landscap e Architec t and Contracto r ARDMORE . . PENNSYLVANI A
Beautifu l Ground s
A n Illustrated Manual containing suggestions on L a w n M a k i n g , Planting and care of Shrubs and Trees, witli names and descriptions of varieties h a r d y and of merit. A l s o information regarding Landscape Plans, Topographical Surveys, etc. A book you w i l l often refer to. Send f o r it to-day. F r e e on application. PETERSON NURSERY Lincoln and Peterson Aves., Chicago, 111.
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Widespread publicity, incessantly followed up, is to-day essential to business prosperity. We invite the patronage of all having goods or business to advertise, whether large or small, in all horticultural lines. We will see to it that HORTICULTURE reaches the buyers.
What have you to sell? Tell it to our readers.
S U R P L US
Mignonette. Parlor Joy
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H O R T I C U L T U RE
DECEMBER 17, 1904
in Our Band Every carnation grower and florist wants to save waste. To do this he uses tiny rubber bands in his split flowers. Micheli9 s Carnation Bands are the best. Price, 15c. per 1000 ; 25c. per 2000; 50c. per 4500; 75c. per 7000; $1.00 per ΙΟ,ΟΟΟ. S e n d
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MarKet
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J i e a d v zL
Philadelphia
Mention HORTICULTURE when you write.
Chicago Wholesale C u t Flower Market For week ending December 13, 1904 There has been a considerable shortage of American B e a u t y roses for some days past and prices held stiff for anyJ(hing in the higher grades. A look amongthe local greenhouses would indicate that Bride and Bridesmaid will be the heaviest cut in roses for the holidays. Uncle John, as seen at Reinberg's, is on in full crop. There is also a good supply of Chatenay. Meteor will be relied upon to fill orders in its color, as Liberty is very scarce. The extra long stemmed American B e a u t y gives evidence of being in full supply by Christmas, but medium lengths will be scarce. There is an abundance of Lawson in sight among the carnation growers, closely followed b y Enchantress. All white varieties are plentiful, and bulbous stock, with the exception of lilies, is beginning to accumulate. This week the price of holly has advanced 25 to 50 cents per crate. There is a big supply of wild smilax in Chicago. American Beauty, special and fancy, $40 to $50; Nos. ι and 2, $ 15 t o $ 2 5 ; B r i d e and Bridesmaid, $6 to $15; Liberty, $4 to $12; other varieties, Chatenay, $4 to $10; Meteor, $3 to $8; Uncle John, $3 to $12. Carnations, Lawson, $3 to $5; Enchantress, $3 to $6. Violets, single, $.75 to $ ι ; double, $.75 to $1.50; special, $1.50. Lilies, very scarce at $20. Callas in light supply at $16. Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths, slow at $2 to $3. Asparagus, $50. Smilax, $12.50 to $16. S t . Louis Wholesale Cut
Flower
Market
The demand for cut flowers is generally quiet. Stock is fairly plentiful and of good quality. This is true of all classes of roses excepting the higher grades of American Beauty. S t . Louis Wholesale
Prices
American Beauty, fancy and special, $35 to $50; inferior grades, $6 to $25. Bride and Bridesmaid, best, $5 to $6; ordinary, $4; Liberty, best, $6 to $8; ordinary, $4 to $5; Golden Gate, Perle and Ivory, best, $5 to $6; ordinary, $4. Carnations, Lawson, $4 to $5; Prosperity, $5 ; Enchantress, $5 to $6; ordinary varieties, $2 to $3; fancy grades, $4. Violets, single, $.50 to $1; double, $1 to $1.50. Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths, $2.50 to $3. Asparagus plumosa, Strings, $35 to $50; Sprengerii, $1 to $3. Smilax, $15.
H E A D Q U A R T E R S
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Lily of the Valley Pips Special quotations will be made on 50,000 and over.
F r o m C o l d S t o r a g e : H A M B U R G 3 - Y E A R - O L D P I P S (one year in cold storage) $51.25 p e r 100, $10.00 p e r 1000. For Immediate Forcing: H I G H G R A D E 3 - Y E A R - O L D B E R L I N P I P S $13.00 p e r 1000, $31.00 p e r case (2500). L a r g e Importation Just Received: H I G H E S T G R A D E 3Y E A R - O L D B E R L I N P I P S $12.00 p e r 1000; $23.00 p e r case (2000). Can arrange to keep in cold storage here if desired. Send for Our Surplus Bulb List.
JOHNSON & STOKES,
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Boston Wholesale Flower Market Flowers of all kinds are going rather slowly this week, buyers devoting their attention mainly to Christmas greens, all classes of which sell well. Leading all, except holly, is the Southern boxwood which Welch Bros, are making a specialty of and which is called for now in barrel lots b y even the country florists. Roses show considerable improvement during the past few days. American Beauty and Edgely are coming in in elegant form. Carnations are abundant, especially the white varieties, which are inclined to accumulate in dealers' hands. Boston
Wholesale
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Hundred
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Dealers,
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Lots
As reported Thursday, Dec. 15, 1904 American Beauty, best, $25 to $50; ordinary, $6 to $20; Bride, Bridesmaid, etc., $3 to $16, according to grade. Violets, $.75 to $1. Lily of the valley, $3 to $5. Narcissi and Roman hyacinths, $1 to $2. Lilies, $12.50 to $16. Poinsettias, $25 to $35. Carnations, fancy, $3 to $4; ordinary, $1 to $2. Smilax, $8 to $12. Louisville,
Ky.,
Wholesale
Cut
Flower
Market
Business conditions were entirely satisfactory through the week, there having been quite a few decorations, using up a lot of surplus stock. Chrysanthemums are about over with. The season has been particularly good for them. Carnations were in good demand, and the quality remained very good; however, the supply is far from being adequate. The local market is furnishing
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
some roses of unusually good quality, and the demand is very good. They are plentiful. Good mignonette can be seen and sells well. Violets are selling very well; the quantity is satisfactory, and the quality usually good. Green goods are a little short, especially smilax.
CARNATIONS SELECTED
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F l a m i n g o , E n c h a n t r e s s , Queen, Q u e e n L o u i s e , W a l c o t t , L a w s o n , F l o r i a n a , L o r d and
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Carnation s Catalogues Ready
J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.
Joliet, III. ROOTED CUTTINGS OF
Geraniums I Carnations SEND FOR LIST
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster , Pa.
ORCHID S
We are headquarters for Orchids in the United States If you want Orchids for pleasure or profit, we respectfully solicit your orders. Catalogne on Application.
LAGER & HURRELL ORCHID GROWERS & IMPORTER S SUMMIT , N. J.
DECEMBER 17, 1 9 0 4
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Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston, M 2 6 - 30 Sudbury S t.
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L i s t of Patents Issued November i , 1904
Fertilizer-Sower, James Willson, Porterville, Cal. 773,842, Automatic Reversing Attachment for Fertilizers-Distributers, ! CAVEATS, TRADE MARKS, { Henry A. Zobrist, Highland, 111. C O P Y R I G H T S AND DESIGNS. S 773,885, Fruit-Pitter, John A. McCune, Send y o u r business d i r e c t t o W a s h i n g t o n , j Santa Cruz, Cal. j, saves t i m e , costs less, b e t t e r s e r v i c e , ζ 773,616,
LETTERS
List of Patents Issued November 15, 1904
Fruit Picker, Henry J. Sharp, Columbus, Ohio. 774,988, Device for Keeping Flowers on Graves Alive, Louis Maurer, Brooklyn, N. Y. 7 7 5 , 0 1 5 , Fruit Grader, Thomas Strain, ; Placenta, Cal.
774,793, T h i s w o o d e n b o x nicely stained and v a r nished,18x30x12, m a d e i n t w o sections, o n e f o r e a c h size l e t t e r , g i v e n a w a y w i t h first o r d e r of 500 letters. Block Letters, l j or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letters, i . Fastener witli eacli letter or word.
Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. P. McCARTHY, Treas. and Manager 84 H a w l e y St., B O S T O N , M A S S .
Letters, Strips and Emblems
Koral Manufacturing Co.
Office and Factory: 26 HAWLEY STREET, BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, Main 3978-1 J. B. Olden, Mgr-
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Request. When writing to these advestisers, kindly give credit to HORTICULTURE.
My office close to π . S. Patent Office. FREE prellmln- $ ary examinations made. Atty's fee not due nntil p a t e u t / I ' is secured. PERSONAL· ATTENTION GIVEN—19 YEABi, ; ACTUAL EXPERIENCE. Book "How to obtain Patent·,'" j, etc., eent free. Patente procured through E. G. Siggen J Srecelre s p e c i a l n o t i c e , without charge, In the ζ
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Boston Wholesale Market New Y o r k Wholesale Market St. L o u i s W h o l e s a l e M a r k e t Buffalo Wholesale Market ' Baltimore Wholesale Market Philadelphia Wholesale Market Chicago Wholesale Market MISCELLANEOUS O b i t u a r y , Mrs. M. J o y c e — P o r t r a i t Random Notes A b r o a d — K . Finlayson Possibilities i n P l a n t B r e e d i n g . .
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PHILADELPHIA, P A . — George C. Watson, Juniper and Locust Sts. BUFFALO, N. Y. — J. F. Cowell, Botanic Garden NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — Ε. H. Chamberlain PROVIDENCE, R. I. — T. J. Johnston, 171 Weybosset St. LOUISVILLE, K Y . — F. L. Schulz, Jr., 1325 Cherokee Road
CHICAGO, ILL. — Fred LautenschUger, 60 Wabash Ave. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — George B. Wiegand, 1610 N. Illinois St. DENVER, COLO. — N. A. Benson, 1352 So. Sherman Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. — N . Peterson, 1251 Chestnut St. BUTTE, MONT. — Victor Siegel, Columbia Gardens
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COLVILLEI, The Bride, white " rubra, pink
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M r . D a v i d F r a s e r , g a r d e n e r to H . C . F r i c k , E s q . , w r i t e s — I w i s h y o u c o u l d s e e t h e h o u s e of C y c l a m e n I , h a v e f r o m y o u r s e e d . O u t of 500 p l a n t s there i s s c a r c e l y a p o o r o n e in the l o t ; s o m e of the p l a n t s are c a r r y i n g 40 I to 60 l a r g e flowers. E v e r y o n e s a y s t h e y a r e the finest 1 C y c l a m e n t h e y h a v e e v e r seen.
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A FEW USEFUL FERNS FOR EVERYDAY USE
"Which are the best ferns for apartments?" is a question often asked the florist. The unfavorable conditions of a room and unhealthy atmosphere in which they have to grow after leaving the healthy surroundings of a greenhouse, makes it quite hard for these beautiful plants to live. Some are hardier than others and stand longer the dry, dusty air of the' rooms, and a great many are grown for that purpose. There are lots more that can be used with great advantage for room decoration. Let us look over a few. The Cyrtomiums are, without exception, some of the best when it is not too hot where they are raised, for they are natives of Japan and stand quite a good deal of frost if necessary, better than too much heat. Cvrtomium falcatum is known well enough for its durability, and its large, glossy, dark-green fronds. Just as hard and effective is the variety Cyrtomium falcatum pendulum, with narrower pinnae and of a graceful, pendulous habit which is accentuated in fully developed plants. Cyrtomium caryotideum (or falcatum caryotideum, to be correct) is different from falcatum in its drooping habit, much larger pinnas and the dull green color of its fronds. Cyrtomium Fortuneii (or falcatum Fortuneii) is
quite distinct from the others. The fronds are longer in proportion, the plant more leafy and of an upright habit, the color of a dull, dark green and lighter green in the yeung frond. It makes a well-formed bushy plant. Cyrtomium atratum (Lastrea atrata or Nephrodium hirtipes) has the fronds arching and the pinnae narrow and long. The fronds, one to two feet long, tapering at the top, are not unlike a short nephrolepis frond, but of more substantial texture- It is a nicely built fern. Cyrtomiums have the fruit dots scattered irregularly all over the under part of the top pinnae of the fertile fronds. They are very easy to grow from spores and need no different treatment from that given any other ordinary ferns. They are 01 rapid growth, but do not like much heat. They stand the dry, gassy atmosphere of apartments the best and are very attractive when mixed with other fine cutleaved ferns. Lastrea erythrosora is a veryeffective Japanese fern. The fronds, two feet long by one wide, of triangular form, are bluntly divided, strong of texture, and most beautiful when the young well-formed fronds, of a bronzy color, ate growing out. They turn with
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age to a dark, shiny green. This is a rapid grower, makes good plants and is easily raised from spores. Lastrea prolifica, another Japanese fern much related to the preceding, is of smaller habit, has the divisions of the fronds narrow and spaced, and the fruit dots before maturity are of a red color. It is easily propagated from spores and from leafy buds that grow on the surface of the frond. Both are easily grown, and no special treatment is needed. Polystichum setaceum, of Japanese origin, will be one of the most popular ferns for decorative purposes. The fronds, over one foot long, are of leathery texture, of a dark shining green color. The leaflets are close together, and bristly. The plant is of a spreading habit and very effective. Easily grown from spores. Lastrea Standishii (laserpidifolia). Another Japanese fern of luxuriant growth. The fronds are of firm texture and not very numerous, and when full grown are often over two feet long and one and a half in breadth, of broad spire-shaped form. The pinnules being close together and finely cut, give the plant a massive but feathery appearance. The accompanying picture is from young seedling plants. This makes a very elegant plant when grown up as well as when young. It is easily grown from spores.
(To be Continued.)
Pot Grown Carnations One of the subjects of especial interest to carnation growers at present, is the behavior of certain varieties, under the diverse conditions of "field g r o w n " and " p o t g r o w n " culture. B y the latter method we mean carrying the young plants along into 3 in. and 4 in. pots, inside or in a cold frame, until the beds or benches can be secured for their final planting, without subjecting them to outside planting whatever. While, as a general rule, field growing and early benching give good results and is a safe and conservative system to adopt with any variety, it has been proved beyond a doubt that " p o t culture" with some varieties will give earlier flowers, longer stems, and equal production of first grade flowers. A great objection to " p o t culture," and no doubt one of the reasons that it is not more generally adopted, is that by the time the plants are thoroughly established and ready to bloom, the soil has become impoverished and there is little left in it to produce large flowers and carry the plants along. A s a natural consequence, " f e e d i n g " must then be resorted to and kept up, and right here is where trouble commences. It is a simple matter to describe any operation in the
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culture of a plant, or the various methods that may be adopted to gain a certain result, but when it comes to advice on administering "stimulants," we have reached a point where, without a thorough knowledge of the treatment the plants have been receiving, and some knowledge of the traits of the soil in which they are growing, it is sheer guess-work to say what particular " f e e d " would be suitable. The only method one can pursue and be assured of success, is to confine oneself to the use of ingredients such as wellrotted cow or horse manure, or pulverized sheep manure, and only use concentrated manures in a small w a y until their effect has been demonstrated. Among the staple varieties that seem to derive the most benefit from " p o t culture," are Mrs. Lawson, Enchantress, Queen Louise and Harlowarden. The Queen and L a d y Bountiful, especially the former, do not seem to do quite as well. Enchantress is equally good either w a y , a n d in fact, in a house of plants under each system no perceptible difference is discernble with the exception t h a t the field-grown plants are throwing hardly any stem cuttings, while the others have from two to four, the length of stem, size of flower, etc., in each being the same. Of the new varieties, viz, Nelson Fisher, Mrs. Patten, Ethel Ward, Octoroon, Judge Hindsdale, Indianapolis, Flamingo, and others it is too early to pass an opinion, for, if it requires three years to test a seedling, it surely will take two years to find out whether a new variety will pay to grow or not, considering the condition in which stock of the majority of new varieties is received. It takes usually one season to get a healthy lot of plants for a fair test, the few scraggy flowers produced during their first season sufficing only to give one an idea of the color, etc. Seldom, indeed, during their first year do they send up a flower at all approaching the glowing descriptions that have heralded their advent, and alas! how many of them after having a " f a i r s h o w " find their level amongst the " h a s b e e n s " and " a l s o ran."
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Houses at Bruges,
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Herewith are seen two views of Sander & Sons'Azalea field in Bel-
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Isn't My Money as Good as Theirs?
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trade limitations which has reached just and stable proportions awarding to each a proper share in the I heard this query put the other day by a wealthy profits of production and distribution, and which in private citizen with a fine country residence, " I s n ' t course of time has become the unwritten law of busimy money as good as theirs?" to a firm in the horti- ness. If any concern oversteps that unwritten law, cultural trade from whom he was trying to buy some there is prompt and effective ostracism enforced stock in quantity. Mr. A. had seen some wholesale which soon brings the offending party back into line. But under the newer conditions, or as we might say catalogue and naturally thought he ought to buy from the cruder methods under which we push along in Messrs. B. at trade rates. Messrs. B. do a wholesale this country, there are but few firms that have the and a retail trade and have a scale of prices for each courage to stand out for correct business principles department. They explained to Mr. A. that the in this matter. These firms are, as a rule, the old, wholesale prices were only for those who bought to well established concerns who have a stable trade. sell again, or in other words for those who were " i n It is to their credit that they practice fair and square the trade." But Mr. A. contended that if he bought methods in both their wholesale and their retail dein equal quantity, he was entitled to just as good partments and do not mix them up and shuf铆ie both prices even if he didn't want to sell again and detogether whenever an extra dollar is to be made remanded indignantly, " I s n ' t my money as good as gardless of whoever may be hurt. They are doing theirs?" He finally declared that unless he got trade the honorable thing in thus sticking to correct ethics, rates he would go to another firm and felt sure he and in the long run they come out on top. A proof could get there what he wanted. Messrs. B. stood of the latter assertion is apparent in the fact that to their guns and lost the customer. these old established firms started in on the fair and The question arises: did路they do right? And did square method and stuck to it until they were the Mr. B. get what he wanted from another firm? I only ones left of dozens who started differently at the think we may say " y e s " to both questions. And same time, and who have long since disappeared here arises a burning point in trade ethics which has 4 been too little discussed in the rush of modern Ameri- and left nothing behind them bu -, a bad odor. I suppose it is only a question of time when we can business. In the Old World it is no new problem. will all come to a realizing sense of what is the best They have gone through it over there and have policy in this country as they have found it in the wrestled with it strenuously for many generations. Old World; but in the meantime that good era may be They even have it now in a mild form, as we can see hastened if we thrash the matter out among ourfrom their trade papers where soul-piercing wails selves and try to come to a clear understanding of anent the inroads of the Dutch houses greet us frethe rights and wrongs of it. I should like to hear the quently. It seems the Dutch growers go to the opinions of others in the trade on this point. trade and sell all they can; then they coolly turn round and sell the customers also, so that the tradesman is left high and dry. A case of getting your pie and your penny too, which may be smart, but which few right-minded people would care to endorse. On the other side there has grown up a system of
I n planning your advertisin g for the coming year, remembe r that HORTI CULTUR E proposes to work overtime the season through to prove itself the best medium in the country.
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The illustration shows a Japanese basket made of rattan and colored a beautiful shade of brown It was filled with small orange plants (Otaheita Orange) (?), Cypripediums, lilies of the valley, a few Dendrobium Formosum, and several fern plants. I like the shape of the basket, think the light blue ribbon is handled fairly well, and see a value in the imaginary
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curve starting from the spray on the right of the bow following down to the two oranges on the left, then through the basket and ending with the two lower oranges on the right side of the basket.
Protect the Rhododendrons Before the frost has had time to penetrate the soil, it will pay a handsome dividend to protect the rhododendrons; especially is this true if newly planted, as these rarely become well established the first summer, though the past one has been specially favorable to them, owing to frequent showers. The past month, however, has been unusually dry in this vicinity, and it has been proven in the past beyond doubt that winter killing is much to be traced to drouth during the months preceding frost ; hence it is not wise to put on a covering of dry leaves if the soil is also in a condition bordering on dryness. This protection of leaves is mainly beneficial in enabling the roots to keep active during winter, making good any loss by evaporation by cold, drying winds; but if
the soil is dry the roots cannot well perform their allotted part in the economy of the plants. Spruce branches also are a great protection to the tops of the plants; where available we also place them over the leaves to hold them in place, as well as to hide them in a tidy way where a well kept appearance is an essential. In protecting large rhododendrons by the use of branches, it is very important that they be well supported independently of the plants themselves, or the weight of snow will cause collapse when the covering is most needed.
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FLORIST, P L A N T S M A N , L A N D S C A P E G A R D E N E R A N D KINDRED INTERESTS PUBLISHE D
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II H A M I L T O N PLAC E BOSTON , MASS . Editor
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Next Comes Ye Editor Sincerely grateful are we for the many words of cordial approval with which the first issue of H O R T I For such excellence as C U L T U R E has been received. it possesses the preponderance of credit is due to the numerous steadfast friends everywhere who, by word and deed, helped to inspire the confidence and enthusiasm which counts for so much in carrying any new undertaking to a successful consummation. Prof. W. G. Johnson is being strongly urged for appointment by President Roosevelt to the position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, now vacant, and the qualifications of the gentleman for that important office are well set forth by his friends who are laboring zealously for his success. Assuming these qualifications to be as represented, Prof. Johnson's appointment would be distinctly a boon to the horticultural interests of the country, but it is unfortunate that the candidate is not better known by representative horticultural men. In a list of some ten influential organizations with which Prof. Johnson is actively identified, as given in the columns of a contemporary, the name of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists does not appear. Y e t this society, as represented by its officers and many prominent members, is doing spirited work in his behalf and, should he succeed, it will be in some degree due to thĂŠir help. It is learned from the news despatches that while a quantity of oak plank was being unloaded at Lubec, Me., from a car recently arrived from Boston, there were discovered a number of brown-tail moth nests among the lumber, and much consternation was caused thereby. Modern modes of travel and transportation make quick work of distribution and the incident at Lubec is liable to duplication at any point on the continent. Brown-tail moths in their hibernating state, and gypsy-moth egg patches, seem proof against any extremes of weather, and the chances of their detection, particularly by people who have had no opportunity to become familiar with their appea -
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ance, are very slim. Those people in places as yet unvisited by the pests, who have been serenely counting on immunity for many years to come, are perhaps destined to a rude awakening in the near future. It will not be long before other states besides Massachusetts will be clamoring for relief at Washington, and the national government will be forced to some more emphatic action than it has hitherto seemed disposed to take. The evil will soon become a national one. With the approach of Christmas comes the impulse to voice the oft-repeated warning to the growers raising flowers for the metropolitan wholesale markets, against the pernicious practice of holding back the cut of several days previous to the holiday and overloading the market all at once with the accumulated material. To this cause more than any other may be charged the decadence of the holiday shipping trade in cut flowers. The fictitious values set upon all shipping flowers two or three days in advance of the holiday as a result of the enforced scarcity left no margin of profit for the out-of-town dealer who, handicapped still further by the unfresh condition of much of the stock sent him, could not be blamed if he sought a more remunerative means of supplying his establishment with holiday stock. Under such conditions the grower suffers /to a like extent because of the overloaded market on the last day, the loss of so much unsaleable material, and the resultant dispiriting effect on the really fresh stock. Better, far better, forget the fact that a holiday is due and send every bloom to market the moment it is ready. A universal adoption of this course would give the cutflower trade a new lease of life. Those who follow it consistently and persistently will be the winners in the end. Insurance people are showing hostility to all interior festoonings of Christmas greens, especially in department stores and such large places. If this should lead to the more general adoption of living plants for holiday decorations, so much the better. The beautiful mountain laurel, which has been all but exterminated in many localities, is entitled to a "close season" for a few years, if this were possible. "Hipper I . " is the name of a new tomato for forcing, offered by an English raiser, said to be remarkable for its fine clusters of fruit, deep crimson color, rich flavor, and ideal as to size (5 or 6 to the pound). It's a tough name. Let's hope the thing itself is better than the name would imply. " A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull all together," â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for advertiser, buyer and us means success for all. HORTICULTURE
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After Ye A d j o u r n m e n t T h e single violet seems t o g a i n popularity.
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C h r y s a n t h e m u m salad t o b e fashionable? Guess again. Christmas is n o t far off. I t will soon b e in order for t h e flower g r o w e r t o b e "off crop." Shake hands with the Poinsettia Man. H e ' s a good fellow t o k n o w about now. S o c i e t y is g e t t i n g d o w n t o business again. A n d t h e florist h a s his ear close to the receiver. I t is n o t y e t too late t o sow c y c l a m e n seed. T h e y will c o m e in all r i g h t for Christmas, 1905. F o r u p t o d a t e florists' supplies, honest goods a t honest prices, y o u need n o t go outside of t h e firms a d v e r t i s i n g in these columns. T h e m a n u s c r i p t for some of t h e b e s t notes in last w e e k ' s great issue of H O R T I C U L T U R E w e r e w r i t t e n w i t h S. S. P e n n o c k ' s invincible, business-getting pencils. M o n d a y , D e c e m b e r 5, w a s t h e anniv e r s a r y of t h e christening of L a D e t r o i t T h e i n f a n t h a s m a d e good its promise
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B e g o n i a Gloire de L o r r a i n e is still t h e queen of early w i n t e r flowering plants. T h e r e seems n o prospect of a surplus of this c h a r m i n g t a b l e p l a n t for m a n y y e a r s t o come. " Y o u c a n ' t h a v e t o o m a n y of t h e m . " A r e y o u an " o u t - o f - t o w n " florist? W r i t e t o some of the wholesale flower dealers whose a d v e r t i s e m e n t s y o u find in this p a p e r a n d see w h a t i n d u c e m e n t s t h e y h a v e t o offer y o u in H o l i d a y flowers a n d greens. T h e y ' l l t r e a t y o u all right. O u r pride in our initial n u m b e r is d u l y t e m p e r e d b y the disclosure of t h e e x p e c t e d crop of t y p o g r a p h i c a l inaccuracies, some discovered b y ourselves a n d others b y the eagle eye of k i n d friends. I n the m a i n t h e y are v e r y harmless, h o w e v e r , a n d if our readers will m e n t a l l y substitute " r i g h t - h o l d e r s " for " r i g h t h o l d e r s " on p a g e 18, " 3 § " for " 3 2 " inch in describing R o b e r t Craig Carnation on p a g e 28, a n d " S a n d e r " for " S o r d e r " on p a g e 50, w e t h i n k t h e b a l a n c e will h a v e n o m o r e serious effect t h a n t o necessitate t h e p u r c h a s e of a n e w pair of glasses especially a d a p t e d t o proof-revision in " T h e d e a d of m i d n i g h t — t h e noon of thought." R e t a i l florists are sometimes a p t t o overlook t h e benefit t h e y m i g h t derive
f r o m the dissemination a m o n g their customers of a b e t t e r k n o w l e d g e of h o w to care for flowers after receiving t h e m f r o m t h e florist. M a n y erroneous ideas are p r e v a l e n t on this s u b j e c t and it is reasonable t o assume t h a t , if b e t t e r informed as t o h o w t o preserve their flowers for a reasonable time, customers w o u l d b e inclined t o purchase t h e m more liberally. I n this connection w e are glad to call a t t e n t i o n to a neat little card prepared b y D . B . L o n g , for distribution b y retail florists, on w h i c h t h e following good a d v i c e is given. Flowers require fresh air that is moist rather than dry, and free from gases or draught exposures. Fresh water too is a vital need, and the stems should be treated to such immediately on receiving them. The best holders are those which provide water sufficient so the stems can be set in deep, and well submerged. The water should be changed at least daily, and as becomes absorbed more should be added. The stems of blooms should be reçut occasionally, slanting, with a sharp knife, so not to close absorbing stem pores, and dead foliage should be removed. As a rule, flowers keep best if the blooms or petals are kept dry, but spraying of the foliage is beneficial. When not in use or display a cool and dark place, or moist also, is favorable for flowers. To help produce such conditions, tissue paper or a light fabric covered over them, and well sprinkled, is effective. Florists are f r e q u e n t l y asked t h e questions w h i c h our B u f f a l o friend in his n e v e r - w e a r y i n g ambition t o provide system* in e a s y doses for his fellowflorists, answers so well on this little card.
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ASTERS The
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Benthey's Pink
Benthey's White
«¡These two varieties will produce more first class salable flowers than any aster now in commerce.
<IThey are branching varieties, producing flowers from three to five inches in diame-
ter on fine, stiff stems from thirty to forty inches in length, with extra tieavy foliage.
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are pronounced by both grower and consumer the finest asters ever seen in Chicago, and were the favorite astors in the Chicago and St. Louis markets the past season, and wherever shown they were termed the best ever. PRICE
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I - 4 oz. white or pink, $2.50 I oz., " " " 8.00
information
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a m delighted t o see so splendid an initial number. , Your advertising speaks v o l u m e s for the p r e l i m i n a r y work y o u m u s t h a v e p u t in. May H O R T I C U L T U R E prosper is m y sincere wish. — W . N. C. W e are in receipt of the first n u m b e r of H O R T I C U L T U R E , and b e g to congratulate y o u u p o n its splendid appearance, more especially u p o n t h e nice line of advertising w h i c h it contains. We hope t h a t y o u will n o t only c a r r y as m u c h in the f u t u r e , b u t t h a t it will increase w i t h each issue. — D . & C. Co. Y o u r sample c o p y of H O R T I C U L T U R E to h a n d , a n d it struck m e at once as b e i n g a good thing. F i n d enclosed $1 in p a y m e n t of one y e a r ' s subscription. U n d e r so able m a n a g e m e n t , a n d being issued f r o m the l e a d i n g horticultural c i t y , should m a k e it a success f r o m t h e start, a n d I t r u s t t h a t y o u r v e n t u r e will p r o v e a h i g h l y successful one. — A. E. T h e first c o p y of y o u r new paper, HORTICULTURE, came to h a n d this morning, and I w i s h to send y o u m y c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s on the fine appearance of y o u r p a p e r ; f r o m y o u r wide experience of horticulture a n d i n t i m a t e relations w i t h the florists a n d gardeners of the c o u n t r y , w e are sure y o u will m a k e a success of the v e n t u r e . I wish y o u e v e r y success, a n d t r u s t the high character of this, y o u r first n u m b e r , will b e continued in those t o follow. — P. B.
ILL.
A. L. Y O U N G & C O .
WHOLESALE FLORISTS 54 W . 28th St., New York
Tel. 2559 Madison
Sq.
Carnations Catalogues Ready
J. D. Thompson
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Beautiful G r o u n ds
A n I l l u s t r a t e d M a n u a l containing; s u g g e s tions on L a w n M a k i n g , P l a n t i n g and care of S h r u b s a n d Trees, with names and d e s c r i p t i o n s of varieties h a r d y a n d of merit. Also information regarding Landscape P l a n s , T o p o g r a p h i c a l Surveys, etcA b o o k y o u w i l l o f t e n r e f e r to. Send f o r it t o - d a y . F r e e on a p p l i c a t i o n . * PETERSON NURSERY Lincoln and Peterson Aves., C h i c a g o , 111.
FLORISTS' WIRE S T E M M I N G W I R E C U T 9 DR 12 I N C H , O R I N S T O N E S
Central F l o r a l Co., Chicago, h a v e added a n o t h e r show w i n d o w f r o n t i n g on W a b a s h A v e n u e . T h i s g i v e s an elegant display.
GALVANIZED WIRE FOR TYING
H. F.Littlefield, Worcester, Mass
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George M. S t u m p p I n m a r k e t a t a l l seasons AS
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NOVELTIES AND CHOICE PRODUCTIONS IN PLANTS, FLOWERS OR BASKETS ADDRESS
Fifth Avenue, cor. 58th Street
NEW YORK CITY
Pennock Bros. Retail Orders Filled and Promptly Delivered
1514 C H E S T N U T
ST.
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Boston's Leading florist 124 TREMONT ST., OPPOSITE PARK ST. CHURCH CONSERVATORIES, Boylston & Fairfield Sts., Back Bay
DARDS
Ν. E. cor. 44th St. & Madison Ave. NEW YORK CITY Prepared to fill orders from out of town florists for delivery to residence or steamer Undertaker's Orders Attended to Promptly and in Liberal Manner
ALEX. McCONNELL
KLUNDER
546 Fifth Ave., NEW YORK CITY. T e l e g r a p h i c orders forwarded part
of
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principal
States,
cities
to a n y
of
Europe.
O r d e r s t r a n s f e r r e d o r entrusted b y the t r a d e to o u r s e l e c t i o n f o r d e l i v e r y o n s t e a m s h i p s or e l s e w h e r e r e c e i v e s p e c i a l attention
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A l l o w m e t o fill y o u r orders.
STRICTLY UP TO DATE 3 3 S t a t e St., C h i c a g o , III.
Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 33th St. Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL.
WRITE OR TELEGRAPH YOUR
RETAIL ORDERS
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CHICAGO
W e e x e c u t e all o u r c o r r e s p o n d e n t s ' o r d e r s w i t h g r e a t e s t c a r e and a t l o w e s t r a t e s . Trade courtesies extended.
William Stuart Allen Company COMMISSION
MERCHANTS
IN CUT Ρ L O W E R S
Orchids at all Seasons 5 3 W e s t 28th St., New York City Telephone, 356 Madison Square
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Chrysanthemum
Wellesley.
STOCK PLANTS NOW READY W m . H. D u c k h a m ,
Dr.
Enguehard,
25c. each, $2.50 per doz.
WHITP
Miss Alice Byron, M r s . M c A r t h u r , W .
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-Glory of t h e Pacific, P i n k I v o r y , J . K . Shaw, Adela, Mrs. Perrin, T h e Harriott.
VF! I Π W M o n r o v i a , Miss Georgiana Pitcher, IULLVJYY A p p l e t o n . Golden G a t e , ColD i Major Bonnaffon, Mrs. Trenor L. Park, H . W . Reiman.
RED
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froomhead.
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Grafted Roses, Choice Stock, Ready for Delivering Early in 1905 Carnation Stock, Leading Varieties SEND
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dium size, being larger than Mad. Abel Chatenay, which it somewhat resembles in color, although the tints are very much purer. The outside of petals is bright pink, and the reverse, clear silvery pink.
Savannah, Ga„ Oct. 4,1904· " Selected, 3-Year-Old Pips . . . N e w Y o r k city from Cold Storage Gentlemen;—Please send me by Adams ex-
Messrs. Clucas & Boddington C o .
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P A LExporters, ISADE NU RSE R I E S , of SPA R K I L LBulbs , Ν . and Y . Plants Importers, and Growers Seeds,
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CONNECTICUT
LORRAINE BEGONIA CYCLAMEN AZALEAS LILIES HEATHS POINSETTIAS SCOTT FERNS DRACAENA TERMINALS SEND
I I I V Λ Γ T U E 1 V A I I F Y W I L L FORCE E A S I E R and ^ l l - I V / r I Γ Ι Ε V H L L E 1 b e t t e r t h a n t h e N E W L Y IMPORTED STOCK — till the latter h a s had a thorough freezing. W e h a v e both — but r e c o m m e n d t h e COLD STORAGE V A L L E Y f o r f o r c i n g f o r at l e a s t a f u r t h e r s i x w e e k s . f ï ï W e are now booking orders in advance, and are prepared to ship on the shortest notice, the best ΛΙΙ grade of L I L Y O F T H E V A L L E Y P I P S , in any quantity from 100 to 100,000 placed in C o l d S t o r a g e last D e c e m b e r . 1Ϊ N o special treatment required. T h e pips will flower naturally in three or four weeks in a temperature of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Your propagating bench is just the place fot them.
LIST
PIER50N
CROMWELL
The new seedling rose, Wellesley, was originated in 1900 at the Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. It is a clean, healthy grower, free flowering and very vigorous. The flower is me-
PRICE
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PRICE
LIST
THOMAS ROLÄND NÄHANT, MÄSS.
ROOTED
CUTTINGS
OF
Geraniums I Carnations SEND
FOR
LIST
Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa.
ORCHIDS
W e are headquarters for Orchids in the United States. If you want Orchids for pleasure or profit, we respectfully solicit your orders. Catalogue on Application. LAGER & HURRELL ORCHID G R O W E R S & I M P O R T E R S SUMMIT, N. J.
DECEMBER
10,
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1904
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CROWEANUM
THE N E W MAIDENHAIR FERN
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Send in O r d e r s which will be filled Promptly at the following prices : Strong 3 inch pot plants $5.00 per dozen · 25 at hundred rates " " " " 35.00 per hundred 250 at thousand rates " " " " 250.00 per thousand · Booklet on culture with
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Christmas Goods, such as Holly, Ground Pine, Laurel Roping and all Kinds of Green Goods. M a n u f a c t u r e r and dealer in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES A N D W I R E DESIGNS.
Prices on Application
Flowers handled on commission
WM. F. KASTING, Wholesale Florist, S
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GEORGE \f SUTHERLAND CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Cut Flowers ftoral Letters
Florists' Supplies "Wire Designs
SPLENDID HOLLY
The celebratedXXXBrand
HOLLY A N D EVERGREEN WREATHS, LAUREL WREATHING A N D ALL KINDS OF CHRISTMAS GREENS selected especially for the N e w E n g l a n d ALL
READY
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QUOTE
FAVORABLE
trade PRICES
GEORGE A. SUTHERLAND CO. 34 HAWLEY STREET,
TELEPHONE 1270 MAIN
BOSTON, MASS.
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T h e usual abundance
of Good Flowers ALL
VARIETIES
WILL BE IN STOCK
For Christmas and may be had at market prices by ordering
from
J O H N I. R A Y N O R 49 WEST 28TH
STREET, MEW
YORK
Write early for prices on regular and fancy varieties of Roses and Carnations, Violets, Lily of the Valley, Lilies, Narcissi and Roman Hyacinths The ENTIRE STOCK of many of the largest
and best growers
is handled
here
TELEPHONE, 1998 MADISON SQUARE
Geo. Saltford WHOLESALE FLORIST 4 6 WEST 2 9 t h ST.,
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NEW YORIi
Telephone 3393 Madison Sq. Consignments Solicited
Chas. Smith Wholesale
Florist
St The Flower Market SS to 57 W. 26th Street,
New York Cîtj
Bonnot Bros. WHOLESALE 55 and 57 W 26th St. Cut Flower Exchange.
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Flower Growers' Market 55-57 W. 2 6 t h Street N E W YORK
Telephone, 399 Madison Square Open 0 A. M.
Wholesale
Telephone, 1905 Madison Sq. Best Beauties, Brides and Bridesmaids. Special Violets, Lily of the Valley, Orchids and Lilies Renowned Cottage Qarden Carnations
Walter F. Sheridan Wholesale
Consignments received, sold well and returns made promptly. 53 W E S T 30th ST. N E W YORK Telephone. 280 Madison Sq.
Commission
Dealer in
Saves Time
Saves Money
Saves Trouble
CHARLES MILLANG SO West 29th Street New York City TELEPHONES, 3860-3801 MADISON SQ.
MOORE, HENTZ & NÄSH
Choice Cut flowers
WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS
39 West 28th Street, New York Telephone : 902 Madison Sq.
55 West 26th St., New York Telephone Call: 756 Madison Sq.
Violet and Carnation Growers
JAMES HART
Will find a reliable market with
Wholesale Commission Florist W. NEW YORK CITY
Wholesale Florist
The Only Wholesale Plant House in New York City FLORIST
51 West 28th St., New York
OPEN 6:00 A. M.
Teh 854 S i s o » S,. Consignments receive conscientious a n d p r o m p t a t t e n t i o n . H i g h e s t m a r k e t price g u a r a n t e e d . The finest stock in the m a r k e t always on h a n d .
JULIUS LANG
JOHN YOUNG
AN UNEQUALED OUTLET FOR CONSIGNED FLOWERS
JAMES A. HAMMOND
MILLANC
at the
H.
GUNTHER
30 W. 29th Street, New York Recognized Headquarters for HIGH QUALITY FLOWERS
17 years established
Tel., 551 Madison Sq.
THE ORIGINAL
Wholesale Florist FLOWERS HANDLED ON COMMISSION CAREFUL PACKING and SHIPPING
117 W e s t 30th Street,
THE ABOVE ARE ALL GOOD N. Y. WHOLESALE HOUSES
New York
H O R T I C U L T U R E
DECEMBER 10, 1904
Flower Market Reports Notes on the Boston Wholesale Cut Flower Trade
T h e r e is b u t little c h a n g e in values f r o m those r e p o r t e d in o u r issue of l a s t week. T h e m o s t f a v o r a b l e s y m p t o m is a considerable falling off in t h e receipts of w h i t e c a r n a t i o n s w h i c h h a d been c o m i n g in excess of t h e d e m a n d , a n d of all o t h e r varieties, so t h a t n o w t h e b a l a n c e is m u c h b e t t e r m a i n t a i n e d . A t t h e s a m e t i m e t h e r e is a n a b u n d a n c e , a n d w i t h t h e m o d e r a t e w e a t h e r prevailing a t t h e t i m e of going t o press t h e r e is n o i n d i c a t i o n of a n y s t i f f e n i n g u p t h a t w o u l d cause s t r i n g e n c y . A v e r y fine t y p e of A m e r i c a n B e a u t y rose is available a t p r e s e n t , a n d Queen of E d g e l y is also c o m i n g in in e l e g a n t f o r m b u t l i m i t e d a s t o n u m b e r . I t is n o t e d t h a t t h e d e m a n d f o r t h e l a t t e r is m u c h m o r e s t e a d y t h a n h e r e t o f o r e . T h e r e is a daily call f o r it f r o m some of t h e b e s t retail dealers in B o s t o n , a n d it h a s a p p a r e n t l y f o u n d a p e r m a n e n t place f o r itself a m o n g s t t h e s t a n d a r d varieties for t h e c o m i n g season. A s t o B r i d e a n d B r i d e s m a i d all t h a t c a n b e said is, t h a t t h e q u a l i t y seems t o i m p r o v e each week a s w i n t e r a p p r o a c h e s . T h e q u a n t i t y c o m i n g in is s o m e w h a t d i m i n i s h e d as c o m p a r e d w i t h t h e receipts of a week ago, b u t this is a t t r i b u t e d t o n a t u r a l causes only, a n d is n o t r e g a r d e d as a n evidence of a n y a t t e m p t a t storing a s y e t . V e r y fine L i b e r t y roses a r e b e i n g received, b u t n o t in a n y q u a n t i t y . C h a t e n a y begins t o m a k e a little i m pression, b u t is n o t y e t sufficiently well k n o w n t o t h e public t o c o u n t f o r m u c h as a s t a p l e v a r i e t y , T h e n e w rose, Wellesley, is m a k i n g r a p i d h e a d w a y b e cause of i t s u n r i v a l l e d color a n d p e r s i s t e n t qualities. C o m b i n e d w i t h t h e soft green of t h e coarser g r o w i n g A d i a n -
We
Have
...HOLLY...
The RIGHT KIND at the RIGHT PRICE and delivered at the RIGHT TIME EXCLUSIVE NEW ENGLAND SOUTHERN BOXWOOD
AGENTS FOR SPRAYS
Christmas Greens in Abundance WELCH BROS. 15 P r o v i n ce St.
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BOSTO N THE
Perfect Flower Pot Handle and Hanger I s used f o r l i f t i n g p l a n t s o u t of j a r d i niers, also f o r h a n g ing u p p l a n t s f o r deco r a t i o n s o n Avails, etc. Will sustain a w e i g h t of 100 l b s . N o . 1 will tit f r o m 2 t o 5-in. pots, p e r d o z . 30c: No.2 w i l l f i t f r o m 5 t o 8.111. p o t s p e r doz. 40c; No. 3 will fit f r o m 8 t o 12-in. pots, p e r doz. 50c. P o s t a g e 10 c t s . ex. p e r doz; s a m p l e p a i r ,10c. p o s t p a i d . FOB SALE BY A L L FLORISTS' SUPPLY
W. C. KRICK,
DEALERS
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tum it is exceedingly effective, and critical buyers seem to realize it. Violets and lily of the valley are in fair supply and demand. Paper white narcissus goes slow, so do Roman hyacinths. Smilax is plentiful. I t is worthy of record that at last Boston seems to have developed a demand approaching regularity for orchids. This market is supplied only in a limited degree and receipts are intermittent, but the tendency is toward greater regularity in demand and in the supply. Christmas evergreens are beginning to assert themselves and there is evidence of the usual activity ahead, b u t the demand is not yet sufficiently defined to indicate more than a fair promise for a good general trade in this class of material. Late rumors regarding the scarcity of holly are confirmed from Southern sources, but dealers are sceptical because of past experiences in this line. Boston
Wholesale
Prices
to Dealers
in
Hundred Lots.
As reported Thursday, December 8, 1904. American Beauty and Queen of Edgely, best, $30 to $50; medium, $12 to $25; low grades, $3 to $8; Bride and Bridesmaid, best, $10 to $12.50; medium, $6 to $8; culls, $1 to $3; Liberty, special, $12 to $15; ordinary, $6 to $8. Violets, $.60 to $1. Lily of the valley, $3 to $5; Carnations, fancy, $3 to $4; ordinary, $1.50 to $2. Roman h y a cinths and Paper Whites, $1 to $2. Cypripediums, $12.50. Cattlevas, $40 to $50. Smilax, $8 to $12. Adiantum, $.75"to $1. Asparagus, $35 to $50.
and ordinary, $1.50 to $2. Violets, single, $.75 to $1.25; double special, $.75 to $1.50; ordinary, $.35 to $.75. Lilies, $8 to $15. Narcis., $1.50 to $2. Roman Hyacinths, $1 to $2. Ferns, $.50 to $1.50. Asparagus, strings, $25 to $50; bunches, $20 to $35. Smilax. $8 to $12. S t . Louis Wholesale Market.
The report from St. Louis this week indicates a fairly good demand and the general run of stock satisfactory. American Beauty roses of the higher grades are quoted at $25 to $33; medium, $12 to $20; culls, $5 to $10; Bride and Bridesmaid, $3 to $6 ; Liberty, best, $6 to $8; ordinary, $3 to $5; Perle, Golden Gate and Ivory, $3 to $6. Carnations, Lawson and Enchantress, $4 to $6; Estelle, White Cloud, Hill, Joost, Nelson, $2 to $4, according to quality. Violets, single, $.50 to $r; double, $1 to $1.50; special, $2. Lilies, $10 to $15. Narcissi, $3 to $4. Roman hyacinths and lily of the valley, $2 to $4. Smilax, $12.50 t o $15. Asparagus Sprengeri, $1 to $3.
Obituary. Mrs. Mahala Joyce who, until a few years ago, was a constant attendant and enthusiastic exhibitor at all the shows Horticultural of the Massachusetts Society, died at her home in Medford on November 11, at the advanced age of g ι years. Mrs. Joyce was descended five generations from a Mayflower ancestor.
N e w York Wholesale M a r k e t Report
Dark days have made a marked difference in the supply of roses and carnations with an increased call for finer grades. Prices have advanced materially and the general market has taken on a better tone. There are fewer of the fancy and special grade teas than the shorter sizes; the best find readiest sale. There are more Beauties coming into the market than teas, b u t these also are moving at satisfactory figures. Of the Carnations, Enchantress, some of the fine reds and good white command top prices. (If the present conditions hold for a while, there ought to be no inducement for growers to hold stock for Christmas.) Violets move slowly. Chrysanthemums are no longer a factor, the quality growing rapidly poorer. The marketis supplied with a good assortment of such flowers as bouvardia, red, white and pink, which sells well, mignonette, forget-mc-not and stevia. Orchids are in limited supply and command good priccs. Of the green goods, asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri sell best. Smilax is very abundant and cheap.
MRS.
MAHALA
JOYCE
H e r h u s b a n d w a s a f a m o u s shipbuilder. She w a s a t t a c h e d t o t h e old w a y s , ref u s i n g t o r i d e in electric cars or recogN e w York Wholesale Prices to Dealers, in nize o t h e r " n e w f a n g l e d " inventions. 100 lots She r e t a i n e d h e r faculties u p t o t h e s u d d e n illness which c a u s e d h e r d e a t h . Reported- up to Thursday, Dec. 8. Mrs. J o y c e ' s h o m e w a s long a treasAmerican Beauty, special, $35 to $40; fancy, $20 to $2 ς ; extra. $15 to $20 ; No. u r e house of Colonial relics, o n e of t h e ι, $10 to $15; No. 2, $4 to $8; No. 3, m o s t prized being a clock m o r e t h a n 200 $2 to $3; Liberty, special, $15 to $20; y e a r s old, w h i c h w a s once t h e p r o p e r t y of G o v e r n o r Gamaliel B r a d f o r d . fancy, $10 to $12; extra, $8 to'$io; No. τ, $5 to $6; No. 2, $3 to $4; Bride, Louis U n v e r z a g t died N o v e m b e r 23d Bridesmaid, etc., special, $10 to $15; a t his h o m e in Springfield, 111., aged 58 fancy, $8 to $10; extra, $5 to $8; No. 1, $4 to $5; No. 2, $2 to $3; No. 3, $2. years. H e w a s a m a n highly respected b y a h o s t of f r i e n d s w h o were e n d e a r e d Carnations, novelties, $5 to $8; Enchantress, $3 to $6; Lawson, $2 to $4; t o h i m b y h i s i n t e g r i t y a n d m a n l y traits. standard varieties, $2 to $4; inferior
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TELEPHONE 167 Madison Sq.
ESTABLISHED 1887
Always Trustworthy and Reliable for FLOWERS CONSIGNED or ORDERS GIVEN.
J.K. ALLEN
106 W . 28th St. New Y o r k City
Open at 6 o'clock every morning with a full assortment of cut flowers for all purposes. Stock shipped promptly for
EARLY OR LATE ORDERS Roses, Carnations, Violets, Chrysanthemums, Orchids, Bulb flowers, Greens of all kinds. WRITE
FOR H O L I D A Y PRICES
Stock Plants. New Pompon Chrysanthemum
"BABY" The smallest and prettiest of all the pompons. Color, clear, rich y e l l o w ; form, v e r y symmetrical. I t has been the best selling plant w e have had this season, a house full, 150 feet long, being entirely sold in one w e e k . Strong stock plants from 6-inch pots, 50c. each ; $5.00 per dozen. Can also furnish strong stock plants, B E S T C O M M E R C I A L V A R I E T I E S , such as:
Dr. Enguehardt, Yellow Eaton, Marie Liger, Minnie Bailey,
20c. Each 15c. " 15c. " 15c. "
J.J.Mitchell,
15c.
"
E. H. Buckbee, Columbia,
15c. 15c.
" "
Fine Late P i n k Fine Late W h i t e
All
the above ready for immediate
delivery.
ROBERT CRAIG & SON Market and 49th St., Philadelphia JOHN BURTON, Assignee
NOW
For Xmas. Erica Fragrans, $1.50, 2.00 Azaleas, Pink, White and Red, $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 Cyclamen, 50c., 75c., $1.00 Daisies, = = = $1.50, 2.00 Jerusalem Cherries, $4.00, 5.00, 6.00 per doz. Dracaena Terminalis, 75c., $1.00, 1.25, 1.50 Anton Schultheis
C o l l e g e Point, L. I., Ν . ΥΛ
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10,
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1904
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R. C. H A Y D E N , Secretary and Treasurer
W I L L I A M J. MUTH, Manager
THE PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER CO. Wholesale Commission M e r c h a n t s ^ =
High Grade Seasonable Cut Flowers OUR
SELECTED
SPECIALTIES:
BEAUTYS, BRIDES and HAIDS ; FANCY ENCHANTRESS, L A W S O N , PROSPERITY, ETC. A
TRIAL
ORDER
IS
REQUESTED
1516-1518 SANSONI S T R E E T . . . . WILLIAM J. BOAS & CO. ...MANUFACTURERS OF...
Folding Flower Boxes No. 1042 RIDGE AVENUE,
PHILADELPHIA
W r i t e for Price List and Samples
O u t of t h e G i n g e r J a r B Y GEO. C .
WATSON
"I'm
monarch of all I survey, My right there is none to dispute, From the mountain all round to the sea, I'm lord of the jowl and the brute."
According to the poet, that was what Robinson Crusoe sang on the proud eminence of his island hilltop, his chest swelling, his proud eyes flashing, his right foot extended, while he gave an added cock to his bonnet that might have been envied by the proudest follower of Bonnie Dundee. I can imagine the same attitude in the Great P. Welch of Boston, as he dictates his advertisements for H O R T I C U L T U R E , telling the trade of the country in vigorous yet graceful Bostonese, " W e are the largest handlers of cut flowers in the United States," with the emphasis on the WE. Bravo, Ρ ! I can hear the stamp of your foot as you pronounce that WE and then pause; and I can imagine how even your impassive stenographer warms up and puts a little of your enthusiasm into Isaac Pitman's curlycues. It's a curious thing how the good men get on top of the heap like the good roses on top of the box. Here in Philadelphia our cut flower distributors are very modest ; but there are a few symptoms lately apparent which lead to the belief that some of them are beginning to dream of becoming world powers on a par with our Boston Napoleon. For instance, there's Sam Pennock calling himself " T h e wholesale florist of Philadelphia," with the emphasis on the THE, so that all may know where HE stands; and his near neighbor, Baker, calling himself "the oldest wholesale florist of Philadelphia," with the emphasis on the THE, and D'Artagnan defiance in every letter. Looming large and deliberate between these two champions is Edward Reid, who at present contents himself with being merely GOOD — " good stock, good packing, good treatment." But we can imagine how that good will grow when the Leo Niessen Company
PHILADELPHIA. PA.
Y O U N G CS L NUGENT WHOLESALE FLORISTS 42 West
28th
Street
Telephone, 206S Madison Sq. ν C A T T L E Y A S , G A R D E N I A S , ROSES, C A R N A T I O N S a n d all s e a s o n a b l e n o v e l t i e s . ^ W i t h our l o n g experience in s h i p p i n g , a n d c o m p e t e n t assistants in our p a c k i n g d e p a r t m e n t , w e a r e in a position t o g u a r a n t e e o u t of-town customers who place their orders with us t h a t they will n o t b e d i s a p p o i n t e d .
uses B E T T E R and the Cut Flower Company uses BEST. Edward will progress to V E R Y BEST, and the next one will have to cap the climax with S U P E R I O R TO T H E V E R Y BEST, and by that time we will doubtless all have arrived at the pinnacle of P. — well drilled and dauntless Crusoes in the crusade of distribution. What does Wm. F. Kasting, the hustling Buffalonian, mean by "Green Goods"? He says "all kinds." Does he include the Irish variety, the counterfeit stuff, the rural youngling, and the creme de menthe ? Does he have green kail, green peas, scullions and all the proper ingredients that go to the making of good cock-a-leekie ? Does he have the Nebuchadnezzar Breakfast Food — that mighty green so appreciated by Dean Swift, rhapsodized over by Walt Whitman, and apostrophied by John James Ingalls? If he has all these, and all the others people might think of, what a World's Fair Ellicott street must be at present! I can imagine the looks of distress on the faces of such keen investigators into the new and strange in natural phenomena as John Raynor, John Young, Frank Traendly, Walter Sheridan, et al. when they realize that they are far too rushed in distributing the immense floral product of New York and are utterly unable at present to visit Buffalo and absorb these wonders which to the unprejudiced will appeal as being far more wonderful than Niagara Falls. Some may doubt if anything could be more wonderful than Niagara Falls. It all depends on the point of view. Doubtless many of you remember the story about the visitor from the Land o' Cakes. A kindly native had led him up to the brink of the great natural wonder. The visitor gazed and gazed, and better gazed. But he said never a word. Occasionally he would wag his head from side to side; sometimes he would nod his head up and down. Finally he turned and began walking
BERGER BROTHERS
away. The native expected to hav e heard the usual exclamations — th e Mys and the Ohs and the Wonderfuls — and none being forthcoming, he ventured to ask: "Well, what do you think of i t ? " "Oh, it's nothing very wonderful." "What's that? Do you mean to tell me you ever saw anything more wonderful than Niagara Falls?" " A y e , man; I have so. I have seen a thing a sight more wonderful than that. Over in Hawick, where I come from, they have a hen with a wooden leg, and to my mind that's a great deal more astonishing than Niagara Falls." I was going to say let us hope that Mr. Kasting will not add the greeneyed monster to his verdant assortment, but that is unnecessary, as W. F. is far too jolly and good natured ever to be jealous of anybody. May his tribe increase!
1220 Filbert Street! % S S
FRED EHRET
FLORIST
Center f o r B R I D E S , M A I D S , B E A U T I E S , C A R N A T I O N S , Etc. CHRYSANTHEMUMS until Christmas, including Dorothy Faust, Fancy White.
1403-5 fairmount Ave.,
PHILADELPHIA.
Established 1890
Mention HORTICULTURE wlien yon write.
E V E R Y T H I N G IN
CUT FLOWERS »"..™)G00DjSr E D W A R D REID
1526 RANSTEAD ST.
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PHILADELPHIA
To Out of Town Buyers W h e n i n w a n t of a R E L I A B L E C O M M I S S I O N H O U S E i n P h i l a . , w h y not try
...BAKER...
THE Oldest Wholesale Florist in Philadelphia
Address: 1432 SO. PENN SQUARE
Roses, Carnations
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SPECIAL
OFFER
JAPAN LONGIFLORUM LILIES
m . HAGEMANN & CO. WHOLESALE IMPORTERS
7 - 9 inch Bulbs
3oo to the case at $3 per 100, $27 Per 1000.
O E _
S C H L E G E L & F O T T L E R CO. 26
2 7 So. M a r k e t St.
DOWN T H E
You will OTHER
FELLOW
if you grow this, the finest strain of STOCKS on the market. The largest spikes, largest flowers, and by far the greatest per cent double ; in 3 colors only. WHITE, LIGHT BLUE and BLUSH PINK, 50c. per trade pkt. For a limited time I will send 3 PKTS. ANY COLOR, FOR $1.00. Do you want the best VERBENAS you ever grew ? SEND 20c. for a trade pkt. to try.
TAPPAN
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G E R M A N L I L Y OE THE V A L L E Y
Boston, Mass.
Schlegel <S Fattier Company announce that they hare Secured the entire building at 26 and 27 South Market St, Boston, a part of which they have occupied for many years, and In future their principal salesroom will be on THE STREET FLOOR.
TAPPAN STREET MANCHESTER, M A S S .
Buffalo Wholesale Flower Market Report F l o w e r s i n a b u n d a n c e f o r a l l calls. Business s o m e w h a t quiet. B e a u t y roses a r e selling v e r y slow, b u t good Bride, B r i d e s m a i d a n d L i b e r t y g o f a i r l y well, as do also good carnations. T h e violet t r a d e is v e r y dull. Narcissi, R o m a n hyacinths and smilax are very plentiful. Buffalo Wholesale Cut Flower Prices Reported for Tuesday, Dec. 6. B e a u t y , e x t r a , f a n c y a n d s p e c i a l , $25, $33, a n d $ 4 0 ; N o s . 1 a n d 2, $5 t o $ 1 5 ; L i b e r t y , e x t r a , f a n c y a n d special, $10 a n d $12 ; N o . 1, $6 t o $ 8 ; Culls, $3 t o $5 ; Bride and Bridesmaid, extra, fancy a n d s p e c i a l , $8 t o $ 1 0 ; N o s . 1 a n d 2, $2 t o $7 ; o t h e r v a r i e t i e s , $3 t o $ 1 0 . Carnations, L a w s o n a n d E n c h a n t r e s s , $ 3 t o $5 ; P r o s p e r i t y , $4 t o $ 6 ; w h i t e a n d c o l o r e d , $2 t o $3. V i o l e t s , $.75 t o $ 1 . 5 0 . Lilies, $ 1 5 . N a r c i s . , $2 t o $4. R o m a n H y a c i n t h s , $2 t o $ 4 . A d i a n t u m C r o w i a n u m , $ 1 5 . A s p a r a g u s , $ 4 0 t o $50. S m i l a x , $12.150 t o $15. Baltimore Wholesale Market Recent society events h a v e m a d e h e a v y d r a f t s o n t h e s u p p l y of c h o i c e material a t times, b u t generally speaki n g , t h e r e is s t o c k e n o u g h t o fill o r d i n a r y demands. T h e q u a l i t y of r o s e s i s tending downward, m a n y being short and weak stemmed. Baltimore Price a s Quoted t o Dealers in Lots of 100 Week ending Dec. 7, 1904. A m e r i c a n B e a u t y , b e s t , $25 ; m e d i u m , $15; ordinary, 8. B r i d e a n d ' M a i d ,
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D E C E M B E R10,1904
Gleanings from Everywhere
Bridgeport,
Conn.
Greenhouses Building or Projected WINCHESTER, MASS. —
four houses.
F r a n k Güstin,
CUMMINGSVILLE, MASS. — John Cumm i n g s , c u c u m b e r h o u s e , 30 X150. NEWTON
HIGHLANDS, MASS. — A . H .
Fewkes, one house. DARIEN, Ν. Y. — H a r m o n & Barr, one house. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. — T h e WarC A R L I S L E , PA.—Carlisle I n d i a n school, burton Greenhouses were destroyed b y one house. fire o n t h e n i g h t of N o v e m b e r 27. Loss R O C K F O R D , I I I . — F. J. J o h n s t o n , one a b o u t $2000. house. SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — T h e B R I D G E W A T E R , M A S S . — L . C. S t e a r n s , W o o d w a r d farm a n d greenhouse propone house. e r t y h a s been sold t o a Chicago p u r A S B U R Y , P A R K , N . J . — City Greenchaser. h o u s e s 70 f e e t l o n g . W A S H I N G T O N , D. C.— E x e c u t i v e m a n T h e D e c e m b e r m e e t i n g of t h e N e w s i o n , f o u r h o u s e s , e a c h 20 χ 170. York Horticultural Society takes place W . G R E E N V I L L E , N . C. — R i v e r s i d e on W e d n e s d a y t h e 14th a t t h e Americ a n I n s t i t u t e R o o m s , a n d will b e d e - N u r s e r i e s , g r e e n h o u s e a n d office. v o t e d t o a d i s c u s s i o n of t h e r e c e n t p r o g B y Hitchings & Co. ress t h a t h a s been m a d e i n a d d i n g t o BROOKLINE, MASS.—J. I I . Gibbs, t h e f e r t i l i t y of t h e soil b y i n o c u l a t i o n conservatory. C. R . T a l b o t , greenwith bacteria. D r . G e o r g e T . M o o r e of house. t h e D e p a r t m e n t of A g r i c u l t u r e , will b e C O N C O R D , M A S S . — G. S t . L . A b b o t t , t h e chief s p e a k e r . H e has given m u c h greenhouse. attention to this subject from the pract i c a l s t a n d p o i n t , a n d will t e l l a b o u t t h e D A N V E R S , M A S S . — E . H . R e e d , vegeactual results under cultivation. There t a b l e h o u s e , 20 X i o o . m a y b e great possibilities in t h e pracL E N O X , M A S S . — J . H . Schenck, greentice t o progressive growers, even u n d e r house. greenhouse culture. P r o f . W . G. J o h n NEWPORT, R . I . — R. L. Beekman, s o n , of t h e A m e r i c a n A g r i c u l t u r i s t , i s fern house a n d work-room. De Lancy also e x p e c t e d t o speak on t h e results a s G e o r g e S. S c o t t , g r e e n h o u s e a n d w o r k h e h a s s e e n t h e m i n t h e f a r m s of t h e room. country. T h e usual council dinner NEWTON, MASS. — F . A . D a y , p i t will t a k e place a t six o'clock t h a t s a m e h o u s e , 20 X 55. d a y . T h e m e e t i n g is called a t e i g h t MT. KISCO, Ν. Y. — Moses T a y l o r , o'clock. palm house.
HORTICULTURE
DECEMBER 10, 1904
DREER'S
DOUBLE
PETUNIAS
H a v e long been k n o w n f o r s u p e r i o r q u a l i t y ; t h i s y e a r ' s s t o c k i s n o e x c e p t i o n , w e n o w h a v e a l a r g e s u p p l y in s t r o n g 2 1-4 inch p o t s , p l a n t s w h i c h if p o t t e d u p n o w q u i c k l y f u r n i s h q u a n t i t i e s of c u t t i n g s . T h e s e w e o f f e r in f i f t e e n d i s t i n c t v a r i e t i e s i m m e d i a t e d e l i v e r y a t 60 c e n t s p e r d o z e n ; $ 4 . 0 0 p e r 100 ; $ 3 7 . 5 0 p e r 1000. S E E D S . — S a v e d at R i v e r t o n , t h e f i n e s t in e x i s t e n c e . DOUBLE FRINGED, 75 per 500 s e e d s ; $1.50 per 1000 s e e d s . S I N G L E F R I N G E D , 5 0 c t s . p e r p k g . HARDY
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W e a r e c a r r y i n g a l a r g e s t o c k of t h e f o l l o w i n g , a s p e c i a l l y selected g r a d e f o r f o r c i n g
A Z A L E A MOLLIS For early and l a t e forcing A z a l e a Mollis is r a p i d l y g a i n i n g favor, e a s i l y forced a t a m i n i m u m cost for h e a t a n d labor. T h e y are profitable stock for t h e r e t a i l e r t o handle. We are s u p p l y i n g a t present an u n u s u a l l y fine grade of p l a n t s , 15 to i8 inches high a n d covered w i t h flower b u d s , $4.50 per dozen ; $35.00 p e r 100.
D E U T Z I A S F O R FORCING S t r o n g t w o - y e a r - o l d , field-grown p l a n t s suitable for 6-inch pots. Per doz. Gracilis Rosea GracilLis Lemoinei
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FORCING L I L A C S A fine lot of pot-grown p l a n t s , w e l l s e t w i t h buds a n d in prime condition for forcing, $6,00 per dozen : $45.00 per 100. R H O D O D E N D R O N S FOR FORCING T h e s e are being used more e x t e n s i v e l y every s e a s o n , and t h i s year w i t h E a s t e r a t such a very l a t e d a t e should prove especially a c c e p t a b l e , a s t h e y can be r e t a r d e d m u c h easier t h a n Azaleas a n d a t t h e s a m e t i m e m a y be flowered a t j u s t t h e r i g h t m o m e n t a t a m i n i m u m cost. We are c a r r y i n g a n e x t r a large s t o c k of b u s h y , w e l l shaped p l a n t s 16 to 18 inches high, covered w i t h buds, $9.00 per dozen; $70.00 per 103. Larger p l a n t s 20 to 24 inches h i g h , fine specimens, $11 00 per dozen; $90.00 per 100. N O T E . T h e p r i c e s g i v e n a b o v e a r e s t r i c t l y f o r t h e t r a d e , a n d r e t a i l c o n s u m e r s will n o t be s u p p l i e d at t h e s e p r i c e s .
H E N R Y A. DREER , Christmas
Plants
There was 110 essayist at the meeting of the Philadelphia Florists' Club on the 6th inst., but Christmas plants was the topic set down for discussion. Edwin Lonsdale thought we were all familiar enough with the regular supplies for the Christmas season, and that w h a t we were looking for was new things. He was of the opinion that one of the most promising subjects was the new B a b y Rambler Rose ( M m e . L e v a v a seur). Its fine bright color and freedom of bloom, its good habit and ease of culture rendered it one of the daintiest little pot plants that could be imagined for the Christmas trade if well done. E. G. Hill concurred in this view and said he considered the B a b y Rambler a good thing, although he was sorry the name was not better. B a b y Rambler did not sound right to him somehow, and the French name was also unlikely, as most of us objected to twisting our mouths over Mme. L e v a v a s e u r . (One aspiring member tried it later, and it sounded like Levavaseur.) Robert Craig mentioned some promising new begonias he had seen in his
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recent travels, and was especially struck with the new white Lorraine he had seen at Dreer's, it being in his opinion far superior to the first white Lorraine introduced, and a charming thing for Christmas. H. H. Battles said he also had seen this new white begonia and could indorse the previous speaker's remarks. He could not agree with the oft repeated remark that scarlet was the only Christmas color. White and pink were all right if given a touch of red in the shape of ribbon with a pot plant, or holly and mistletoe in the case of baskets, etc. B u t he would draw the line at yellow, and admit that was not a Christmas color. He had an idea that the fuchsia would make a fine subject for Christmas, if it could be done well for t h a t season. Mr. Lonsdale doubted if any of the fuchsias could be grown well for Christmas. The only one he could think of as being likely was F. coccínea.
B U F F A L O , N. Y . — Prof. J . F. Cowell has returned from an eastern trip, bringing about two hundred new species of new plant life for the botanical garden at South Park.
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Establishments
PITTSFIELD, MASS. — R. Grigg & Son have sold out their business a n d r e t i r e d . The Cambridge (Mass.) Botanical Supply Co. has been incorporated, with headquarters at Belmont. JAMAICA, N. Y . — Λ greenhouse owned b y William Grimm was destroyed b y fire on November 28th. S P R I N G F I E L D , N . J . — Henshaw Bros, have been incorporated with a capital of $100,000. The list of incorporators is given as William Henshaw, Archibald N. Henshaw, and Minnie Henshaw. MANCHESTER, MASS. — The green house business formerly condutced b y J. S. T a p p a n has been sold to Mrs. AV. S. Fitz., who will move the buildings to her estate and establish the greenhouses for private use. Grand Rapids Florists' Association has been organized to sell the cut of members at the Growers' Market in Chicago. Officers arc C. R . Hills, pres.; G. F. Crabb, viee-pres.; Mr. Stover, sec'y; H. Smith, treas., all of Grand Rapids.
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New Crop Flower Seeds Just Received Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Per 1 0 0 Seeds, 90c. ; $7.00 per 1 0 0 0 S e e d s
Salvia-Bonfire (Clara Bedman) P e r T r a d e P k t . 4 0 c . ; $ 2 . 5 0 p e r Oz.
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Philadelphia Wholesale Markets R e p o r t s f r o m R e i d show A m e r i c a n B e a u t y roses t o h a v e been in s u p p l y a b o u t e q u a l t o t h e d e m a n d until t h e end of last w e e k , w h e n a sharp a d v a n c e w a s experienced o w i n g t o t h e d e m a n d s caused b y t h e l a u n c h i n g of a n e w cruiser and a b i g event at Baltimore. Bride a n d Maid of best q u a l i t y in good dem a n d , b u t inferior grades going v e r y slow. Carnations m o v i n g well in t h e b e t t e r grades. P o o r stock lagging. Violets: N e w Y o r k M. Louise going a t r e m u n e r a t i v e prices.. C h r y s a n t h e m u m s still represented b y some v e r y good E a t o n a n d Mrs. Jerome Jones. I n t h e b u l b o u s line, R o m a n H y a c i n t h s are i n fair s u p p l y a n d d e m a n d a n d P a p e r W h i t e s m o v e v e r y slowly. Green m a terial is in good d e m a n d a t a b o u t norm a l prices. Penne c k ' s report shows a good o u t of-town d e m a n d f o r A m e r i c a n B e a u t y a n d i m p r o v i n g prices f o r B r i d e a n d others. Of L i b e r t y t h e s u p p l y h a s increased considerably, prices r e m a i n i n g s t a t i o n a r y . K a i s e r i n is on t h e d o w n grade, b e i n g outsold b y Bride. Carnations are going p r e t t y well a n d q u a l i t y improving. Hinsdale a n d P a t t e n f r o m the S t r a f f o r d F a r m are v e r y fine. A f e w c h r y s a n t h e m u m s are still c o m i n g in, B o n a f f o n , C h a d w i c k a n d F a u s t m a i n l y , t h e l a t t e r v e r y good. Prices s a t i s f a c t o r y . V e r y f e w c a t t l e y a s are b e i n g received, b u t dendrobiums, c y p ripediums a n d v a n d a s are plentiful. P a p e r W h i t e narcissi m o v e a little b e t ter t h a n last w e e k , b u t are still l a g g v . Some_ excellent R o m a n H y a c i n t h s a r e
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For week ending Tuesday, Dec. 6. B e a u t y , e x t r a t o special, $25-to $40; Nos. ι , 2, 3, $8 t o $20; L i b e r t y , best, $20 t o $25; m e d i u m , $15 t o $18; inferior, $2 t o $ ι o ; Golden G a t e , $8 t o $ 12. Carnations, Enchantress, $3 t o $5 ; L a w s o n , $3 t o $4; novelties, $4-to $6; s t a n d a r d varieties, $3 t o $4. Violets, single,$.50 to $ . 7 5 ; double, $.75 t o $1.50. Lilies, $12.50 t o $15. P a p e r W h i t e s , $2 t o $3. R o m a n H y a c i n t h s , $2 t o $4. Cattleyas, $60. V a n d a s , $20. Cypripediums, $12.50 t o $15. D e n d r o b i u m form o s u m , $40. Poinsettias, $12.50 t o $40. Ferns, $1 t o $1.50. Asparagus, $35 t o $50. S m i l a x , $12.50 t o $15.
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For week ending Tuesday, Dec. 6 A m e r i c a n B e a u t y , $8 t o $40, according t o g r a d e ; B r i d e a n d B r i d e s m a i d , $4 to $12; L i b e r t y , $4 t o $15, scarce. Callas, $10 t o $15. Carnations, $2 t o $5, t h e l a t t e r price calling f o r v e r y f a n c y . Lilies, $12 t o $16. L i l y of t h e v a l l e y , $4. R o m a n h y a c i n t h s a n d P a p e r W h i t e narcissus, $3 t o $4. S t e v i a a n d forgetme-nots, $2 t o $3. Send your copy and cuts in season, please.
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Random Notes Abroad T h i n k i n g t h a t m a y b e some of tha readers of HORTICULTURE m i g h t be interested in r e a d i n g a little a b o u t t h e doings of their fellow c r a f t s m e n a b r o a d in t h e line of floriculture, etc., a n d w h i c h h a v e m o r e or less interested m y self, 1 h a v e j o t t e d d o w n t h e following notes. H a v i n g l e f t B o s t o n on A u g u s t n , 1903, a f t e r a n ocean trip of a delightful n a t u r e , w e l a n d e d in L i v e r p o o l on t h e 20th of A u g u s t a n d proceeded directly t o G l a s g o w t h e same d a y , arriving there l a t e in t h e evening. I f o u n d t h e w e a t h e r e x c e e d i n g l y cold a n d w e t , a condition indeed t h a t m a r k e d last y e a r t h r o u g h o u t in t h e northern countries of E u r o p e a n d t o an unheard-of e x t e n t in G r e a t ' B r i t a i n , c a u s i n g great hardship t o agriculturists a n d n o t a little t o horticulturists in general. U n d e r those circumstances, then, horticultural as well as fioricultural business w o u l d n a t u r a l l y suffer f r o m a s p e c t a c u l a r or disp l a y s t a n d p o i n t , as indeed i t did, as c o u l d b e seen e v e r y w h e r e . Visited Kelvin Grove Park, a beautif u l u n d u l a t i n g piece of g r o u n d w i t h i n t h e c i t y limits, surrounded w i t h fine residential buildings, t h e u n i v e r s i t y b u i l d i n g conspicuously poised on a h i g h knoll w i t h i n t h e p a r k , m a k i n g an imp o s i n g picture. 1 w a s m u c h struck on e n t e r i n g t h e grounds t o observe the s t u n t e d a n d s t u m p y g r o w t h , also the sparse foliage of t h e trees a n d shrubs w i t h i n t h e p a r k . On closer inspection, h o w e v e r , t h e cause w a s clear, the folia g e b e i n g t h i c k l y c o a t e d w i t h soot v o m i t e d f r o m an endless n u m b e r of tall m a n u f a c t u r i n g chimnies t h a t surr o u n d G l a s g o w , a n d for w h i c h i t is w e l l - k n o w n as a m a n u f a c t u r i n g center; t o these c a n b e a d d e d numberless dwelling-house chimnies b e l c h i n g forth t h e same s o o t y deposit resulting f r o m t h e c o m b u s t i o n of soft coal. Queen's P a r k in t h e same c i t y being a little f u r t h e r out, a n d composed of high land c o m m a n d i n g a splendid v i e w of t h e c i t y , showed t o b e t t e r a d v a n t a g e floriculturally a n d otherwise. Here I saw one p a r t i c u l a r f e a t u r e t h a t pleased m e i m m e n s e l y — a long, n a r r o w border p l a n t e d in t h e ribbon style, the central r o w eight t o t e n inches wide, b e i n g of A r e n a r i a t o m e n t o s u m , a low, spreading p l a n t of a silvery g r a y color, a n d on either side a row of L o b e l i a C r y s t a l P a l a c e G e m , m a k i n g a splendid comb i n a t i o n . T h e great l e n g t h of t h e border c o n t r i b u t e d t o produce an i m p o s i n g a n d singularly c h a r m i n g effect. W i t h i n t h e same g r o u n d s were t o be seen some nice e x a m p l e s of carpet-bedding. T h e r e are fine m o d e r n greenhouses in this p a r k , s t o c k e d w i t h v a r i o u s classes of plants, a n d e v i d e n t l y well t a k e n care of. T h e B o t a n i c G a r d e n s of G l a s g o w are well w i t h i n t h e c i t y limits, a n d conseq u e n t l y showed t h e i n j u r i o u s effect of u n f a v o r a b l e surroundings. T h e glass structures are quite e x t e n s i v e , there b e i n g a large oval-shaped fiat-roofed structure, called (if m y m e m o r y serves m e right) " T h e W i n t e r G a r d e n ; " desi g n a t e d thus, I presume, f r o m its cont e n t s w h i c h consisted of w i n t e r a n d e a r l y spring-flowering plants. Camellias, azaleas, fuchsias, N e w H o l l a n d and Cape spring-flowering plants, etc., w e r e m o s t l y p l a n t e d o u t in a m o r e or less n a t u r a l w a y a n d l u x u r i a t e d splendidly, t h e camellias b e i n g in fine shape a n d promising a g r a n d display w h e n i n
HORTICULTURE.
DECEMBER
WATSON'S CLEARING A f t e r t h e C h r y s a n t h e m u m s are o u t C a l l a s , ^Gladioli, t h e Bride, timely
Freesias,
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C A I L A S , best California grown, r e g u l ar $ 5 . 00 size, at " " " " " 9.00 " at " " " " 12.00 " at F K E E S I A S , Bermuda, pure white, 1-3 to 3-4 1.00 " at " M a m m o th F r e n ch 1.35 " at PHONIES , officinalis r u b r a, 3 to 5 eyes, " " rosea, " " " " alba, " " " F e s t i va m a x i ma ( F renc h stock, true) 3 to 5 eyes, " Chinese, 10 choice named, 3 to 5 eyes, OX A LIS , Grand Duchess, white, " " " rose, " ' '' lavender, A L L I U M NEAPOLITANIJ M GLADIOLI , " T h e Bride," ( f o r forcing) , W e h a v e also Spirea, etc.
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the Valley
Pips,
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GEO. C. WATSON, Ä flower. A person could easily imagine t h a t he w a s outside, e x c e p t for t h e roof a b o v e , so spacious t h e structure is, and outside-like the planting. N e x t visited A u l d R e e k y and, t h o u g h 1 w a s n o t a stranger t o A u l d R e e k y , h a v i n g w o r k e d for some t i m e in t h e nurseries there in m y y o u n g e r d a y s , y e t it n e v e r impressed m e so f a v o r a b l y before. I t s clean a n d wide streets, w i t h its c o m m u n i t y buildings, splendid monu m e n t s a n d picturesque situation, m a d e a lasting impression, t h e salutations of t h e great G e r m a n p o e t , Goethe, w h e n first seeing E d i n b u r g h c o m i n g forcibly to m y m i n d , " E d i n a s darling seat; Hail t o t h y palaces a n d t o w e r s . " Being f a v o r e d in E d i n b u r g h w i t h one of t h e v e r y f e w fine d a y s t h a t I e n j o y e d while a b r o a d i t looked a n y t h i n g but "Auld Reeky." Princess St. G a r d e n s l o o k e d floricult u r a l l y m u c h b e t t e r t h a n t h e same k i n d of grounds around G l a s g o w . One of t h e finest displays I ever witnessed m a d e of violas w a s seen here; it consists _of three rows of different colors, w h i t e , y e l l o w a n d blue, e x t e n d i n g n e a r l y t h e w h o l e l e n g t h of t h e garden. They w e r e p l a n t e d in r o w s in their respective colors in f r o n t of a large serpentine, socalled, s h r u b b e r y border b a n k e d u p against t h e r a i l w a y b e d for the purpose of screening t h e l o c o m o t i v e s f r o m v i e w as t h e y traverse t h e garden. The length of this border b e i n g nearly, if n o t f u l l y , a q u a r t e r of a mile, w a s a g a i n i n s t r u m e n t a l in helping t o m a k e t h e scene impressive a n d b e a u t i f u l , t h e size a n d correctness of t h e coloring a d d i n g m a t e r i a l l y . T h e size of those v i o l a s w a s r e m a r k a b l e , b e i n g as large as t h e prize pansies t h a t w e are a c c u s t o m e d t o see on our side of t h e A t l a n t i c , t h e w e a t h e r condition t h a t w a s so detrim e n t a l t o t h e m a j o r i t y of other flowering stuff, b e i n g doubtless ideal for violas. On t h e t o p terrace, on t h e garden side of Princess St., w a s t o b e seen some v e r y good sub-tropical b e d d i n g ; lilies a n d gladioli, intermingled w i t h foliage p l a n t s , m a d e a v e r y fine showing.
PHI LA.
T h e B o t a n i c Garden, E d i n b u r g h , is v e r y interesting for m a n y things. 1 w a s p a r t i c u l a r l y struck w i t h t h e w e a l t h of h a r d y climbers for outside w o r k a n d an equal w e a l t h of tropical a n d halfh a r d y climbers for inside w o r k . The r o c k e r y is a l w a y s interesting for the v a r i e t y of s u b j e c t s it contains. The glass structures are commodious a n d contain m a n y fine samples of diverse plants. T h e r e are some v e r y large p a l m s t o be seen in the p a l m house. A f t e r l e a v i n g E d i n b u r g h , I shaped m y course t o the north, into the ancestral home, m y o b j e c t i v e point. T h i s trip b e i n g p u r e l y t a k e n for recuperati n g and h e a l t h - g i v i n g purpose, necessarily curtailed t h e field for t h e horticultural vision, a n d o n l y such things as a c t u a l l y c a m e in m y w a y and were of especial interest in this line, were noticed. T h e ancestral h o m e a b o v e m e n tioned is in S t r a t h c o n a n , Ross-shire, u n t i l recent y e a r s t h e northern home a n d shooting p r o p e r t y of t h e distinguished g e n t l e m a n w h o n o w shapes t h e d e s t i n y of E n g l a n d , A r t h u r J. B a l f o u r . T h i s is t h e largest deer forest in G r e a t B r i t i a n a t t h e present time. W h a t h a s t h a t t o do w i t h horticulture? Nothing, — o n l y I a m c o m i n g b a c k t o t h a t presently. T h e shooting lodge is of a long a n d r a m b l i n g s t y l e of architecture a n d c o v e r s an immense piece of ground. A g a i n s t t h e w a l l s of this building and c o m p l e t e l y c o v e r i n g one-half of it, 1 f o u n d a n old ' ' apprenticeship associate,' t h a t m o s t c h a r m i n g creeper, Chilian F l a m e N a s t u r t i u m (Tropaeolum speciosum), g r o w i n g like t h e proverbial w e e d in l u x u r i a n c y . S u c h a splendid sight as this w a s sufficient t o banish dyspepsia a n d all its a c c o m p a n i m e n t s or w e e k s , a n d at all times since w h e n the sight is recalled. Ross-shire so far, 1 believe, c a n claim t o b e the home of this creeper, outside its o w n c o u n t r y , for it l u x u r i a t e s on all sides, against the cotters', gamekeepers' a n d shepherds c o t t a g e s , etc., a n d w i t h o u t a n y particul a r care w h a t e v e r . T h i s is rather strange w h e n w e t a k e into considera-
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H O R T I C U L T U R E
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tion t h a t i t s t u b b o r n l y refuses t o grow w i t h a n y degree of f r e e d o m in E n g l a n d or t h e s o u t h of S c o t l a n d , w i t h all t h e c o a x i n g t h a t a skilled gardener c o m m a n d s . I believe, h o w e v e r , t h a t of v e r y recent y e a r s i t h a s -been i n d u c e d t o d o b e t t e r in t h e south. I t is easily p r o p a g a t e d b y seeds, w h i c h it a b u n d a n t l y produces in d r y seasons; it also increases r a p i d l y b y slender underg r o u n d rhizomes, n o t u n l i k e couchgrass roots. A n o t h e r p r e t t y h a l f - h a r d y tropasolum I h a v e n o t i c e d here a n d f o r t h e first time made its acquaintance, Tropœolum t u b e r o s u m or P e r u v i a n N a s t u r t i u m . A s its specific n a m e indicates, i t is tuberous-rooted, a n d t h e tubers a r e good t o e a t a f t e r h a v i n g b e e n boiled, i t is said. L e t this b e a s i t m a y , i t is floricultura l l y a v e r y n e a t species, a n d w o r t h y of m o r e e x t e n d e d p o p u l a r i t y . T h e flowers a r e y e l l o w or s p o t t e d a n d b l o t c h e d red, half t h e size of t h e o r d i n a r y n a sturtium, b u t abundantly produced, the l e a v e s b e i n g small in proportion. T h e tubers m u s t b e t a k e n u p in t h e fall, a n d stored a w a y similar t o gladioli a n d such like b u l b o u s plants. K.
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$225 per 100 lbs
Place orders now for Spring delivery nursery stock
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Possibilities in Plant Breeding T h e p l a n t breeder i s a n explorer i n t o the infinite. H e will h a v e " N o t i m e t o m a k e m o n e y , " a n d his castle, t h e brain, m u s t b e clear a n d alert i n t h r o w i n g aside fossil ideas a n d r a p i d l y replacing t h e m w i t h living, t h r o b b i n g t h o u g h t , followed b y action. T h e n , a n d n o t till then, shall h e create m a r v e l s of b e a u t y a n d v a l u e i n n e w expressions of m a t e rialized force, f o r e v e r y t h i n g of v a l u e m u s t b e p r o d u c e d b y t h e intelligent a p p l i c a t i o n of t h e forces of n a t u r e w h i c h are a l w a y s a w a i t i n g o u r c o m m a n d s . T h e v a s t possibilities of p l a n t breeding c a n h a r d l y b e estimated. I t w o u l d n o t b e difficult f o r one m a n t o breed a n e w r y e , w h e a t , b a r l e y , o a t s or rice w h i c h w o u l d produce one m o r e grain t o e a c h head, or a corn w h i c h w o u l d p r o d u c e an e x t r a kernel t o e a c h e a r , a n o t h e r p o t a t o t o each p l a n t , or an apple, p l u m , orange or n u t t o each tree. What w o u l d b e t h e result? I n five staples o n l y in t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s alone t h e inexhaustible forces of n a t u r e w o u l d produce a n n u a l l y , w i t h o u t effort a n d w i t h o u t cost, 5,200,000 e x t r a bushels of corn, 15,000,000 e x t r a bushels of w h e a t , 20,000,000 e x t r a bushels of oats, 1,500,000 e x t r a bushels of b a r l e y , 21,000,000 e x t r a bushels of p o t a t o e s . B u t ' tnese v a s t possibilities a r e n o t alone f o r one y e a r , or f o r o u r o w n t i m e or race, b u t are b e n e f i c e n t legacies f o r e v e r y m a n , w o m a n a n d child w h o shall e v e r inh a b i t t h e e a r t h . A n d w h o c a n estim a t e t h e e l e v a t i n g a n d refining influences a n d moral v a l u e of flowers w i t h all t h e i r g r a c e f u l f o r m s a n d b e w i t c h i n g shades a n d c o m b i n a t i o n s of colors a n d e x q u i s i t e l y v a r i e d p e r f u m e s ? T h e s e sil e n t influences a r e u n c o n s c i o u s l y f e l t e v e n b y those w h o d o n o t appreciate t h e m consciously. C u l t i v a t i o n a n d care m a y help plants to do better work temp o r a r i l y , b u t b y breeding, p l a n t s m a y b e b r o u g h t into existence w h i c h will d o b e t t e r w o r k a l w a y s in all places a n d f o r all time. P l a n t s a r e t o b e p r o d u c e d w h i c h will p e r f o r m their a p p o i n t e d w o r k b e t t e r , quicker, a n d w i t h t h e u t m o s t precision. Los Angeles Times, O c t . 23, 1904. Watch us grow.
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WHITE
Without exception, the best in their respective classes. Shown at the Detroit Carnation Convention in March, 1903. $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. 250 at 1,000 rate.
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824 North 24th St.
We have a surplus of strong 2 year plants of
Philadelphia
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New Hardy Annual T h e Gold Medal carmine flowered Tobacco Plant. Silver Medal,Mass. Hort. Society, Boston, N o v . 3, '04
Nicotiana Sanderae
Seeds in original packets from all seedsmen throughout the United States. Gold Medal, London, 1903. Gold Medal Royal First-class Horticultural Society of England, 1904. certificate and Barksian Medal by 24 members Floral Committee R . H . S. Particulars, illustrations, etc., from
in 6 inch pots, recently potted up and heeled in, which we offer for immediate delivery as follows:
Per doz., $3.00 Per 50, 10.50 Per 100, 20.00
Also, a lot of lighter weight 2 year at $2.50 per doz., $9.50 per 50, $17.00 per 100; and I year at $2.00 doz., $δ.00 per 50, $15.00 per 100. A l l i n 6 in. P o t s a n d H e e l e d .
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Progressive Growers The production of the highest quality of stock a t as low an expense as possible is your aim. Anything t h a t will help you produce such stock you will gladly ask about and use, provided its cost is not too great and there is no injury to your plants. W e do not ask you to accept our word entirely in this matter but simply w a n t you to write and ask for our booklet Words of Wisdom Write to=day, as this booklet is of written by Progressive Growers. interest and will aid you. W. W. R A W S O N & CO., 12 Fanelli I Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. N. F. MCCARTHY & CO., δ4 Hawley St., Boston, Mass. STUMPP & WALTER, 50 Barclay St., New York, Ν. Y. HENRY Γ. MICHELL CO., 1015 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. WM. P. KASTING, 353 Ellicott St., Buffalo, Ν. Y. W. C. BECHERT, 19 Federal St., Allegheny, Pa. W. T. WOOD & SONS, 10 S. 14th St., Richmond, Va. D. RUSCONI, 32 W. Sixth St., Cincinnati, 0. WM. BRINKER, 329 Prospect St., Cleveland, Ohio
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R O O T E D C U T T I N G S : $ 1 0 . 0 0 p e r 100 $40.00 p e r 500 $ 7 5 . 0 0 p e r 1000 A s k your Brother Florist if h e saw it at the Detroit Carnation Show. Ten t o o n e h e will say it's a g o o d carnation t o grow. Received CERTIFICATE OF MERIT at Detroit Carnation Show—scoring 87 pts.
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Mignonette. P er 100 $3.50 3.50
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H O R T I C U L T U R E
Index to Advertisers Page Allen J . Κ 76 Littlefield H . F Allen Co., W m . S t u a r t . 7 1 Leuthy A . & Co. Baker W m . J 77 Bayersdorfer Η . & Co. 58 Beach 78 Bennett 84 Benthey-Coatsworth Co70 Berger Bros 77 Boas W . J . & Co. . . . 7 7 Boddington Α . Τ 62 Bonnot Bros 74 Boston Florist Letter Co 87 Brague L . Β 83 Budlong J . A 81 Campbell E d w 83 Carpenter-Morton Co. 87 Central Floral Co 71 Chicas & Boddington Co 72 Craig R . & Son 76 Dards Dexter Bros. Co Dreer H . A
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71 59 80 88 .87 83 74 81
Hagemann W . & C o . . . 7 8 Hammond J. A 74 Hart James 74 Herr Albert M 72 Hinode Florist Co. . . . 8 0 Hitchings & Co 88 Horan E . C 80 Hub Engraving Co. . .88 Hunt Ε . H 84 Jones McDuffee Stratton C o
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Kasting W . F Keeney J . A Klunder Koral M f g . Co Krick W. C
58 73 84 71 87 75
Lager & Hurrell 72 Lang Julius 74 Lord & Burnham C o . . 8 8
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M c M a n u s James 81 McCarthy N . F . & C o . 60 McConnell Alex 71 McKellar Charles W . . 8 4 Micheli H . F . & C o . . 8 1 Millang Charles 74 Millang Frank 74 Moore, Hentz & Nash 74 Montgomery Nurs. . . . 5 9 Palmer, W . J . & Son .84 Pennock Bros 71 Pennock Samuel S. . . .80 Pi erson-Sefton Co 86Phila. Cut Flower Co. . 7 7 Pierson Α . Ν 72. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 81 Rainear C . J. & Co. .87. Rawson W . W 83 Raynor John 1 74 Reid Edward 77 Reuter S . J 62 Robinson Η . M . & Co. 81 Roehrs Julius 59 Roland Thos 72 Rolker August & Son 83 Saltford G e o 74 Sander & Son 83 Schlegel & Fottler Co. 78 Schultheis Anton 76 Sharp, Partridge & Co .79 Sheridan W . F 74 Siebrecht W . H 59 Siggers E . G 87 Skidelsky S . S 83 Smith Charles 74 Standard Plate Glass Co 87 Stumpp G e o . M 71 Sutherland Geo. A . Co.73 Suzuki & Iida 83 Situations & W a n t s . . .85 Tappan 78 Traendly & Schenck . .80 Thompson J . D 70 Vaughan & Sperry . . .84 Ward Ralph M . Co. . . 7 0 Watson G e o . C 82 Weathered Co 87 Welch Bros 75 Weiland & Risch 81 Young Young Young Young
John 74 & Nugent 77 T h o m a s Tr. . . .60 A. L. & C o . . . . 7 0
Buyers' Directory Page Adiantum Crowea= num W . F . Kasting 73 Agricultural Implements T h o s . J . Grey & Co. .83 Asters Benthey-Coatsworth Co70 Baskets Η . Bayersdorfer & Co.58 Bay Trees Julius Roehrs
59
Begonias, Lorraine Thos. Roland
72
Boxwood Sprays S. S. Pennock Welch Bros
80 75
Bulbs H . A . Dreer 79 H . F . Micheli Co 81 Clucas & Boddington Co 72 Schlegel & Fottler Co.78 G e o . C . Watson 82 Ralph M . W a r d & Co .70 Cannas W . F . Kasting
73
Page Carnations A . N . Pierson 72 S. J . Reuter 62 Α . M . Herr 72 W . F . Kasting 73 S. S. Skidelsky 83 J . D . Thompson C a r . Co 70 W . J . P a l m e r & Son. 84 Carnation Red Lawson W . J . Palmer & Son.84 W . F Kasting 73 Carnation Fiancee W . F . Kasting S. S. Skidelsky
73 83
Christmas Bells S. S. Pennock 80 Vaughan & Sperry 84 H . Bayersdorfer & Co.58
Page Cold Storage Valley W m . H . Siebrecht 59 Clucas & Boddington Co 72
&
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Engraving Hub Engraving C o
88
Ferns, Hardy Welch Bros
75
Florists' Letters Boston Letter Co. . . .87 Koral M f g . Co 87 H . Bayersdorfer & Co .58 G A . Sutherland C o . . 7 3 Welch Bros 75 Florists' Supplies Vaughan & Sperry 84 H . Bayersdorfer & C o 5 8 N . F . McCarthy & Co 60 Welch Bros 75 G e o . A . Sutherland C o 7 3 H . M . Robinson & Co.81 Flower Boxes Welch Bros 75 W . J . Boas & Co . . . 7 7 Geraniums A . M . Hefr .72 Boddington, A . T . . . .'.62 Gladiolus Bennett, the Florist.. .84 Glass Sharp, Partridge & Co 7 9 Standard PI. Glass Co.87 Glazing Points H. A . Dreer 84 Greenhouse Builders Lord & Burnham Co.88 Weathered Co 87 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . . 8 6 Hitchings & C o 88 Greenhouse Heaters Weathered Co 87 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . .86 Lord & Burnham Co.88 Hitchings & Co 88 Holly Welch Bros 75 N . F . McCarthy & Co 60 S. S. Pennock 80 Vaughan & S p e r r v . . . 8 4 G . A . Sutherland C o . . 7 3 Robinson, H . M . & Co .81 Hot Bed Sash Hitchings & Co 88 Pierson-Sefton Co. . . .86 Importing Houses A u g . Rolker & Sons. .83 Clucas & Boddington Co 72 W m . Hagemann & Co.78 Ralph M . W a r d & C o . 7 0 Japanese Plants Hinode Florist Co . . . 8 0 Jardinieres Jones, McDuffee Stratton Co
& 58
Lamps Globe Gas Light C o . . 87 Lilies Hinode Florist Co
80
Christmas Greens Welch Bros 75 Ν . F . McCarthy & Co.60 S. S . Pennock 80 G . A . Sutherland 73 Η . M . Robinson & Co 8 1 Chrysanthemums Robt. Craig & Son - . 7 6 A . N . Pierson 72 S.J.Reuter 62 W . J . Palmer & Sons.84 Beach, the Florist 78
Page 59 72
Paints Carpenter-Morton Co .87
Cyclamen Seed R . & J . Farquhar Co
Orchids Julius Roehrs Lager & Hurrell
85
Lily of the Valley Pips W . H . Siebrecht 59 W m . Hagemann & Co.78
Patent A g e n t s E . G . Siggers 87 Petunias H . A . Dreer
79
Pipe, W r o u g h t Iron C . T . Rainear & C o . . 8 7 Plant Pots & Pedestals Jones, McDuffee Stratton Co
&
58
Plants, Decorative Ä . Leuthy & Co 62 Julius Roehrs 59 Chas. Millang 74 Hinode Florist Co. . . 80 Thos. Roland 72 A . Schultheis 76 Bennett, the Florist . . 84
75
Retail Florists Geo. M Stumpp Central Floral Co. . . Dards Alex McConnell Klunder T h o s . F . Gal vin T h o m a s Young, Jr. . Pennock Bros
88
71 .71 71 71 71 71 .60 71
Ribbons S. S. Pennock
80
Rose Stocks J . G Gardner 59 A . T . Boddington . . . 6 2
Wire H. F. Littlefield
70
Words of Wisdom E . ' H . Hunt
84
Advertisements in this column one cent ι word. Initials count as words. Cash with order. One insertion free to any gardener or florist seeking a situation.
Printers F . H . Gilson Co
Young & Nugent . . . 77 John Young 74 Traendly & Schenck.80 J . A . Budlong 81 F . Ehret 77 Vaughan & Sperry . . 84 Philadelphia Cut Flower C o 77 A . J . Guttman 81 Chas. W . McKellar . . 8 4 Ford Bros 80 W m . Ghormley 80 Chas. Millang 74 Frank Millang 74 Weiland & Risch . . . 8 1 W . H . Siebrecht 59 Geo. A . Sutherland Co. 73 Hinode Florist Co 80
WANTS
P o t Hanger W . C . Krick
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Page Wholesale Florists Welch Bros 75 N . F . McCarthy & Co.60 Thos. Young, Jr. . . . 60 W . F . Kasting 73 Tohn I . Raynor 74 W.F.Sheridan 74 S. S. Pennock 80 Julius Lang 74 W.H.Gunther 74 Jas. M c M a n u s 81 Wm. Stuart Allen Co 71 E C . Horan 80 Pittsburg Cut Flower Co 81 J. K . A l l e n 76 George Saltford 74 Chas. Smith 74 Bonnot Bros 74 Γ. A . Hammond 74 Edw. Reid 77 A . L . Young & Co. . . 7 0 Moore, Hentz & Nash74 Wm J . B a k e r 77 James Hart 74 Berger Bros 77
W A N T E D — Responsible Solicitors in every community to get subscribers for HORTICULTURE. Applicants must furnish satisfactory reference. Liberal commission. Address HORTICULTURE, n Hamilton Place, Boston. W A N T E D — Good photographs of Park, Garden or Conservatory planting, interior or exterior of greenhouses or salesrooms, new or well-grown plants, novelties in flowers, floral decorations, etc., etc. Address H O R T I C U L T U R E , τ : Hamilton Place, Boston.
Roses, Crimson Rambler Edw. Campbell 83 Roses, Grafted A . N . Pierson 72 S . J . Reuter 62 Roses, Hardy J G.Gardner A . T . Boddington
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Seeds W . W . Rawson & Co 83 Thos. J Grey & C o . . 8 3 R . & J . Farquhar & Co 62 Suzuki & Iida 83 H . F . Micheli Co 81 Tappan 78
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Number Three Should, reach us by Monday,
Nursery Manual Peterson's Nursery . . 7 0
Ventilating Appara· tus Pierson-Sefton Co ..86 Hitchings & Co 88 Weathered Co 87 Lord & Burnham Co 88
Nicotiana Sanderœ Sander & Sons 83
White Lead Carpenter-Morton Co .87
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T h e a n n u a l r e p o r t of t h e P r o c e e d i n g s of t h e S o c i e t y of A m e r i c a n F l o r i s t s a n d Ornamental Horticulturists has been distributed by the secretary. I t cont a i n s t h e c o m p l e t e m i n u t e s ot t h e b t . L o u i s C o n v e n t i o n , l i s t of p l a n t i n t r o ductions during the year, and m a n y other d o c u m e n t s of g r e a t p r a c t i c a l value A c c o m p a n y i n g t h i s v o l u m e is a c o p y of t h e c h a r t e r , c o n s t i t u t i o n a n d b y - l a w s of t h e s o c i e t y , a l s o a f u l l c a t a l o g u e of all t h e p l a n t s r e g i s t e r e d u p t o d a t e b y t h e S. A . F . T h e G a r d e n e r s ' a n d F l o r i s t s ' C l u b of B o s t o n w i l l h o l d a field d a y a t F r a m i n g h a m , Mass., on S a t u r d a y a f t e r n o o n , D e c 1 7 t h , v i s i t i n g t h e g r e e n h o u s e s of W i l l i a m N i c h o l s o n , S. J . G o d d a r d , a n d I. T. B u t t e r w o r t h . Electric car leaves P a r k Square, Bost o n , a t 12.45, a r r i v i n g i n F r a m m g h a m one hour later. T h e n e x t m e e t i n g of t h e C l u b will b e held T u e s d a y evening, Dec. 2 0 t h , a t H o r t i c u l t u r e H a l l . T h e s p e a k e r of t h e e v e n i n g will b e D a v i d L u m s d e n of R o s l i n d a l e . T h e s u b j e c t will b e F e r n s
1904
The Pierson-Sefton Co. West Side Ave., Jersey City, N . J.
PIERSON Water Steam BOILERS
have more direct fire surface than any other horticultural boiler on the market, and this together with their ample flue surface and area is the reason of the economical results obtained last winter.
M r . W . E . B e a i of t h e S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , U r b a n a , 111., w a s t h e s p e a k e r a t t h e s p e c i a l m e e t i n g of t h e C h i c a g o F l o r i s t s ' C l u b . R e s o l u t i o n s Avere a d o p t e d to appoint a permanent committee to a s k a n a p p r o p r i a t i o n f r o m t h e legislat u r e to carry on floricultural experimental work at the Experiment Stations.
T h e m o n t h l y m e e t i n g of t h e N e w Y o r k F l o r i s t s ' C l u b will t a k e p l a c e o n M o n d a y e v e n i n g , D e c e m b e r 12. Elect i o n of o f f i c e r s will b e a n e v e n t of a b sorbing interest to t h e several candid a t e s a n d t h e i r f r i e n d s , a n d a d i s p l a y of florists' s u p p l i e s f r o m v a r i o u s s o u r c e s is expected to furnish a further inducem e n t t o a record-breaking a t t e n d a n c e of m e m b e r s .
10,
HORTICULTURAL ARCHITECTS and BUILDERS
T h e Newport Horticultural Society held its seventh a n n u a l ball at Masonic H a l l , N e w p o r t , R . I . , o n t h e e v e n i n g of D e c . 2. T h e h a l l w a s p r o f u s e l y d e c o r a t e d a n d e v e r y f e a t u r e of t h e o c c a s i o n w a s a p r o n o u n c e d success.
T h e s e c o n d m o n t h l y b u l l e t i n of t h e P a r k D e p a r t m e n t of t h e A m e r i c a n C i v i c Association, h a s b e e n issued u n d e r t h e t i t l e of " I t e m s of P a r k N e w s N o . 2." Copies m a y b e secured as long as t h e edition lasts b y writing t o Mr. G. A. P a r k e r , P . O. B o x 397, H a r t f o r d , C o n n . , w h o is vice-president of t h e D e p a r t m e n t of P a r k s .
DECEMBER
We Have Letters from All]Who Used T h e m LAST W i n t e r
THEY ARE ALL ALIKE; HERE IS ONE: Mr. Henry Hentz, Jr., of Madison, N. J., writes ; "The two 36 in., nine section ' Pierson ' Water boilers you furnished to replace the 36 in., thirteen section "boilers of another make, used in connection with the heating of my greenhouses, have proven thoroughly satisfactory in every respect, and 1 consider the money expended in the change one of the best investments 1 lia ve ever made. " In the old boilers I was compelled to use anthracite egg coal to get results, but in the 4 Pierson ' boilers I was able to use pea coal, and they did the work better with a considerably less quantity of, coal, alti ι ou gli last winter was the „most severe we have had for many years.'* WRITE US FOR PRICES
fá S e c r e t a r y H e r r calls a t t e n t i o n t o a n error in t h e d a t e as given in t h e prog r a m for t h e carnation m e e t i n g at C h i c a g o , w h i c h s h o u l d b e J a n u a r y 25 a n d 26, n o t 28 a n d 29. P a p e r s and discussions are a n n o u n c e d as follows: Carnation Diseases. B y Prof. Hasselb r i n g , of t h e U n i v e r s i t y of C h i c a g o . Discussion opened b y W . N. R u d d a n d F r e d . D o r n e r , Sr. Carnations from a Retailer's Point of View. B y G e o r g e W i e n h o e b e r , of Chicago. Discussion opened b y P. J. Hauswirth and W. J. Smyth. T h i s p a p e r will b e i l l u s t r a t e d w i t h a p r a c t i c a l d e m o n s t r a t i o n of e f f e c t s possible with carnations. Exhibition Carnations. By Fred. L e m o n , of R i c h m o n d , I n d . Disc u s s i o n o p e n e d b y E u g e n e D ailled o u z e . T h i s p a p e r will s h o w m e t h o d s of c u t t i n g , p a c k i n g a n d s t a g i n g exhibition carnations. Cutting, Packing and, Shipping Carnations for Long and Short Distance Shipments. B y C. L . W a s h b u r n , of C h i c a g o . D i s c u s s i o n o p e n e d b y E . G . G i l l e t t . T h i s p a p e r will b e illustrated b y practical demonstration. The regular monthly meeting and floral d i s p l a y of t h e N e w J e r s e y F l o r i cultural Society took place on Dec. 2 a t their r o o m s in Orange. Among the exhibits were choice orchids f r o m t h e c o l l e c t i o n s of H e n r y G r a v e s , g a r d e n e r Edwin Thomas; William Barr, gardener A r t h u r Bodwell; roses f r o m J o h n Crosby Brown, gardener Peter Duff; carnations f r o m S y d n e y a n d Austin Colgate, gard e n e r W i l l i a m R e i d ; A . C. V a n G a a s b e c k , g a r d e n e r W m . B e n n e t t ; Mrs. W i l -
liam Pierson, gardener Charles A s h m e a d ; a n d C h a r l e s H a t h a w a y , g a r d e n e r M. H o r n a c k e r ; c h r y s a n t h e m u m Gold Mine from J o h n Crosby Brown; begonia Gloire d e L o r r a i n e f r o m Mrs. W m . Pierson, a n d a p a n d a n u s a n d c r o t o n s f r o m Wm. Runkle. T o t a l s f o r t h e y e a r w e r e g i v e n o u t in the contest for t h e Society's prizes: — Flowers. J o h n Crosby Brown (Peter Duff), 895; S y d n e y a n d A u s t i n C o l g a t e ( W m . R e i d ) , 7 8 0 — Class A . Mrs. W m . P i e r s o n (Charles A s h m e a d ) , 665; C h a r l e s H a t h a w a y (M. H o r n a c k e r ) , 645 — Class B . Plants. W i l l i a m B a r r ( A r t h u r B o d w e l l ) , 993; W i l l i a m R u n k l e ( D . K i n d s g r a b ) , 954 — Class A . C h a r l e s H a t h a w a y , 700 — Class B . Vegetables. J o h n C r o s b y B r o w n , 475 ; M r s . W i l l i a m P i e r s o n , 455 — C l a s s A . C h a r l e s H a t h a w a y , 455 ; E . J. B r o c k e t ( T h o m a s M a y b u r y ) , 425 — Class Β . Fruits. J o h n C r o s b y B r o w n , 365; S. a n d A ' C o l g a t e , 330 — C l a s s A . C h a s . H a t h a w a y , 375; E . J . B r o c k e t , 310 — C l a s s B . T h e e l e c t i o n of officers f o r t h e f o r t h coming y e a r resulted as follows: Pres., D e t r i c k K i n d s g r a b ( u n a n i m o u s l y ) ; VicePres., A r t h u r J . C a p a r n ; Sec'y, William B e n n e t t (re-elected) ; Treas.,M. McRorie. Jos.
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Consistent and persistent advertising is a l w a y s in crop.
DECEMBER
10,
HORTICULTURE
1904
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Greenhouse Glass We carry in stock a full assortment of the Best Pennsylvania Makes of Greenhouse Glass. Special Prices for carload lots or for future delivery.
Standard Plate Glass Co., Boston,Mass. 26-30 Sudbury S t .
O n the Corner
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WROUGHT IRON vs. STE-EL
The question is settled in favor of Wrought Iron for the florist ; but the problem is : How to get wrought iron ?
C. J. RAINEAR ®L CO.
Have proved their standing on this question by their record on "GUARANTEED" WROUGHT IRON PIPE. You get what you order with an absolute guarantee. You get it promptly and you get it at the lowest market rates. Our motto: " PROMPTNESS, LOW PRICES." Mention " Horticulture " when you write.
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Block Letters, l± or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Seri [)t Letters, 4. Fastener with each letter or word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. Ν. Γ. MCCARTHY, Treas. and Manaqer 8 4 H a w l e y St.,
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