UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3188 6 I'''''"-' ipi«- -"^ L. IWW' tfl:^\ ' '(1, ,', .■ .,■ mMMm0 ¥■',{"■■■■■ ,)i, .■ ..( B/v ',:i ':.•;( ^ This book may be kept out TWO WEEKS only, and is subject to a fine of TWO CENTS a day thereafter. It will be due on the day indicated below. ♦ Library Boreaa 13-723 Smerica is "ths Praw af the Vessel; there may be mare camfart Mmidsbips, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. UII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 19, 1919. No. 1624 TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. II. 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act oJ March 3. 1879. Published Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLOKIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance fhone: Harrison 7465. Re^stered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1 .,50 a year; Canada. $2.00: Kiiropt* and C'ounlries in Postal Union. 82.50. N'oluines Half Yearly From Aupnst. 3, 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., chicaj^o SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich.. Vice- President; John Youkg, 1170 Broadway, New Yorlj, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-flrth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- lixtb annual convention at Cleveland. O., 1930. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Ne.\t annual meeting and eihibitiDn, Chicago, January, 1920. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Ba.ur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rocicwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa.. President; F. L.Atkins. Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; HarutO. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annnal meeting and exhibition, at New York, September 23 25, 1919. Officers— Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; John H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Nest annual convention and exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Oonn., President; C. W. Johnson, 2842 W. I09th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Reading, Pa., June, 1920. Lee R. Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O. President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Detroit, Mich, August 19-21, 1919. Officers— A. F,. KONUKBD, Goshen, Ind., President; A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. V., Secretary luaimiiBiuauniifli]!] SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. ■imrtBiiutniminiwiiaiiairw Hydrangeas. The young- stock thit was propa- srated this spring- can be ^rown cither foi- Easter blooming- with a single stem or for Slimmer blooming- with three or fonr heads. The plants should be now pottea in 4-inch pots .and plunged in a frame, whore they v.ill receive at- tention. They should have a .g-ood rich soil and a strong-, sturdy g-rowth en- courag-ed. For those tliat are to be bloomed early, as soon as the pot be- comes full of roots a little liquid ma- nure will help the formation of a good sti-ong- bud. Those that are wanted for summer blooming, the tip can be rubbed out and branches will form. Leave the plants outside until the first light frost, which will harden off the wood, and they can then be storerl in a cool house or pit. wliere they will not freeze. Those wanted for Easter will have to be placed in heat by the fii st of the year. Begonias of Lorraine Type. The early rooted plants of Bcg-oni;i nioire de Lorraine and its many fine varieties will now need shifting into "i/i-inch pots, and should be given a little stronger soil than the young stock was ijotted in, but th3 manure used should be well rotted, and. where obtainable, a generous addition of leaf- mold. As the plants grow, space them out so that they will not become drawn and so that there is a good cir- culation of air around each plant. They will need a little shade on the glass for a few weeks yet, but it should not be too heavy. As the nights become cool it is well to close the frames down if thoy are outside, or if in the .green- house close the ventilators, leaving a small crack of air on. or th2 house will sweat, which is not at all bene- ficial to begonias, as it is very apt to cause spot on the leaf. If this occut-s remove the leaf at once. Care should be taken in the watering not to wet the foliage any more than possible. The later rooted stock will not need potting- lip until later, but all the growth possible should be obtained by inBimuHinmwiiBiiBitiamiiBuaimnaiiunBaMnmaimnvmiiB giving them the best of attention. If the grower has not stock enough on hand, now is the time to purchase be- fore the plants are shifted into large pots, -tt-hen the price will be higher and the transportation charges increased. Asparaj^us Baskets. There is always a good call for hang- ing baskets of .Asparagus Sprengeri and there is nothing more decorative in a store or greenhouse than these beautiful baskets when well put up and when they are growing nicely. The ■.voang- 3-inch stock will make nice bas- ket work. The wire basket frame should be of good size, eight inches in diameter at least. Line tha outside with green sheet moss, which makes a much better appearance than sphag- num, and then fill with good lich soil and plant the young plants in this. The basket, after planting, should be placed in a warm, moist house to en- courage rapid growth; a house with a ten^perature such as palms are grown in is about right. They should be fre- quently syringed, and as soon as the long fronds have made a good growth they can be removed to ligliter and cooler quarters. Sweet Scented Geraniums. The grower w-ho has a stock of rose or other sweet-scented geraniums can turn them to good account by plant- ing- them in a bench in the green- house and can obtain some fine sprays for w inter cutting. The green is ver.v much appreciated by the best trade and there is always a demand in the stores catering to that class for more of this than can be obtained. The sprays are cut 12 to 14 inciies long and are used in the boxes of cut flow- ers. There is also a demand for the leaves, to be placed in the finger-bowls at luncheons. It is easily grown in a cool house and very rapidly makes long sprays fit to cut. The plants can be set about eight inches apart, which will give them plenty of room, provided the sprays are cut a;s soon as they are long enough for use. rr D The American Florisi: July 19, Genistas. The genistas should be potted by September 1 in the pots in which they are to bloom, and a few days before potting should be trimmed into shape. It is a g-ood plan with all soft wooded i- ^its when growing rapidly not to c I at the top the same time the roots ■le disturbed, so it is better to do the pinching back before the shifting is done, and then not again until the plants are beginning to groAV in the new soil, plainly showing that root action has again taken place after be- ing disturbed. The plants that are be- ing- grown in prescribed shapes should be kept tied to the form, and as soon as established in the new soil pinched back. They will stand considerable hard cutting back for some time yet. for the blooming shoots do not ;et until well into the winter. Keep the plants in as cool quarters as possible until the first of the year, when If a few plants are wanted early they can be brought into warmer locations, but those plants are cool-growing subjects and do not like any great amount of heat. Pyrethrums. An early summer flower that is' very showy and beautiful, ranging in col- or from white to the deepest scarlet, with all the intermediate shades, is the Ps'rethrum roseum, and it is being much more grown every year for eut- flcwer purposes. The best flowers are to be obtained by buying named va- rieties, but good selected seed will give fair satisfaction and many handsome flowers. The greatest trouble in grow- ing these plants in the north is the danger of winter killing and crown rot during extremely wet spells in hot weather. Seed sown during July and August and wintered in houses or cold frames will produce plants that will THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phlla., Pa. Asters. The aster is one of the most useful of the summer cut flowers. Its per- fectly formed blossoms in a range of colors from purest white to lavender and dark purple, and from blush through various pinks to dark red, furnish shades and tints suitable for numberless color combinations when used by themselves or in connection with other ilowers. The various types, some with full, double, perfectly form- ed flowers, others with tasselled petals, and later the astermnms, with their hug9 blooms almost like chrysantlie- mums, give a variety of form that is used to great advantage by the decora- tor in his artistic arrangements. Coming, or being at their best in -■Vugust, when business is at its lowest ebb, the bulk of the stock is used to supply the demand for funerals, for which they are most appropriate, the white, lavender and purple shades be- ing especially desirable. The spray is perhaps the most popu- lar form of arrangement, composed all of one color or in combinati.m, white with light pink or lavender. While many have stout stems, which support the flowers, others have to be wired so that they can be placed to stay. There is nothing better as a backing for a spray than long single shoots of the privet, which take up but little room, aud are of a length sufficient for most clusters. When the bunch is of extra size, sago palms will give the necessary support and add to the size and appearance. -\sters can be worked into a very showy and acceptable casket cover to take the place of the blanket; in fact. PYRETHRUM ROSEUM. flower next summer. Obtain the best seed possible and sow in flats and as soon as large enough pot in 2>^-Jnch pots. These can be grown on in a frame until cold weather comes on, when they can be securely covered or carried into a cool house and wintered under a bench, started in March and planted out as soon as secure from frost, and will flower in June and July. it is given this name by some, and can be arranged much quicker than the blanket. Two large, rather flat, but loosely tied sprays, each 36 inches in length, are bound together at the han- dles, and this center space filled in with flowers, wired on sticks, which find support in the stems of the han- dles. This center may be made of asters of another color, or with other choie s, such as cattleyas, roses. lilies, etc. The large double . r ■ . .-ieties of the pond lilies will ren, . ■ o^Sa if the green calyx leave.s or petals are drawn back and wired with the stem.. Before finishing the center, the ribbon bow .should be attached, as this will, if properly used, take the place of quite a few flowers. When well made this will completely cover the top of a casket. It can be made more elaborate with a garland of green and flowers, festooned along the sides, caught up and fastened to the outer edges of the spray with rib- bon bows. A fringe of narrow rib- bons, tied to hang from the edges of the cover, can also be tied with small floA\'ers, and used in place of the gar- land. ., , . „ A shower spray is readily made by attaching some ribbons and small flowers to the outer edges of an other- wise plain cluster and gives, variety, where there are a number of suc.i pieces for the same funeral A knot o- two of ribbons should also come f^om the center. The same or similar treatment can be used to ^ifvantage with the full round or crescent wreath the decoration to fall to the outside from the full side of the crescent. The wreath made or decorated with asters, admits of great variety. M\ white, lavender or purple, or i^' com- bination, is better than anything else at this season. The magnoba fi U, round or crescent decorates beautifuby with a cluster in the center, or to halt cover the surface, or with a tapering sprly down one side. A rich ribbon bow or a liberal use of chiffon is al- ways used to advantage ^ JT.'lnth of ivv leaves and sprays, together ^^lth dark' purple asters, decorated with a bow of purple ribbon, is ideal for the funeral of a person three score years and ten or mora. The large stajiding wreath, massed full and round, can be worked into a very effective de^gn with asters. The lower center should have a cluster, or more elaborate decoration, which re- lieves the plain, formal appearance. Gladiolus spikes can be used with as- ters for the base. An even larger and more pretentious crescent wreath can be placed on a large easel. The advan- tage of this form is that it is easier to pack or transport. The large stand- ing design can be put into a somewhat compact form by having the upright between the foot and wreath made of a piece of gas pi^e, which fits over the middle stem at the base, and into which the center wire of the wreath is placed. When being carried for de- livery in a car, it does not require nearly so much height, and can be set up and made firm in a few minutes. The great majority of the asters are worked up into moderate sized siirays of from four to six dozen flowers. Do not use four dozen when three is enough, or try to make three dozen cover the space of four. There should be a liberal use of green, but too much gives a weedy appearance. Baskets of flowers are quite a factor now at funerals; plateaus take the place of pillows, while long, r arrow, box-like patterns, loosely filled, are used to place on the floor in front or under the casket. While August is not a popular wed- ding month, Cupid never seems to take a vacation, and always has some can- didates to present. Quite acceptable boisquets for the bridal p.oi'ty can be 1919. The American Florist. WREATH OF ASTERS AND OAK LEAVES. CV! C3 Tti^ American Florist. July 19, mndp of asters while all light and bright colors, give a good effect in vases about the several rooms of the dwelling". Next Week ia the Flower Shop. In the middle of summer there ai-e often sudden weather extremes, at which times stocks suddenly shorten up until it seems almost impossible to g-et flowers of any quality. The market, that had been for a week, more than sup- plied, all at once becomes bare, and there is the greatest hurrying- and scurrying- around for stock to fill the orders of particular people for whom the best is none too good. The choice vari- agated foliage of the greenhouse is al- ways a great help in such emergencies, as are the fancy fronds of the nephro- lepis. Choice wreaths of these mate- rials, set off with a cluster of cattleyas, large, white pond lilies, select gladioli or other choice flowers of the summer stock, present a well finished and ar- tistic appearance. In certain ;5ections, sweet peas .ire still fine and arc useful in all kinds of design and spray work. As a foundation for summer design work, there is nothing better tlian the prepared magnolia leaf wreath. There should be a stock of these in all styles and sizes. They should be well made and symmetrical, so that the part not covered with flowers or foliage should be so perfect as to furnish a good background and show the cutflowers off to the best advantage. Quite a num- ber of the trade are still averse to these leaves, saying they are too artificial, but their great advantage -jver the galax, from the fact that they can be prepared and kept on hand, ready for instant use, makes them one of the most essential items of the retail flor- ist's stock. The very best trade uso these leaves, working them up into some of their choicest pieces. There is no question but galax leaves are beauti- fiil and have their place, but it was hard work at first to get them intro- duced, as many objected that they were not flowers, and looked too artificial. Great care should be taken at this time in the packing of cutflowers that are to travel for a few hours or over night by express or parcel post. There should be, in addition to the cutflower box, a corrugated pasteboard box, just a little larger, so as to admit of loose but firm paper lining. A half inch o( dry sphagnum in the paper lining of the bottom of the inside box, covered with wax paper, will take up a great de.il of the ice meltage. No cut.^iowers should i-nake such a journey at this time without a little ice, which in these boxes that are well wrapped with paper, which keeps the heat out, will generally last the journey. If the orders are at all important, send special delivery let- ter or telegraph their departure, then if there is any delay, it is at once looked into. A reply postal, stating the char- acter of the order and its time of de- parture, express or parcel post, and asking for a reply as to how :he flow- ers arrived, if satisfactory, and on time, is worth while sending to the destination of all such distance p:ick- ages. It shows that the florist is careful, painstaking- and trustworthy. Always try and have something to feature, just a little out of the ordinary. At this time, a window of fa:icy cy- clamens, with their beautifully marked and mottled leaves, will last for a couple of weeks and be sure to attract atten- tion. Zinnias are just coming in. There is no garden flower that has a larger range of colors than the zinnia. Its beautiful red, pink, light and dark shades of yellow, orange and all the half-tones between, give almo-5t every rainbow hue. They are very attractive for the table, either for vases or ar- ranged in baskets. The stems foul quickly, but a few drops of formalde- hyde in a quart of water, will keep them sv/eet for 2-1 hours or mor'?. The hellchrysum, or straw flower, is also coming in. This is highly prized on account of its keeping qualities; put up in bunches of one or two dozen, and dried in a cool, dark room, they retain their form and color, and make very attractive small baskets for winter house decoration. Have you noticed how the publicity movement is bounding along. It has taken on new life. Are you putting any- thing into its veins? Count out just a little of that surplus and add to the fund, so as to make the impetus great- er. One can do but little, but when all push together, there is a mighty force. Send your check today. Texas State Florists' Association. The fifth annual convention of the Texas State Florists' Association, at Austin. July !>-10. is now a matter of history. Every arrangement was per- fected by the florists of Austin to en- tertain the visitors properly and to say that the convention was a success from every standpoint. ' expresses it very incompletely. Although no spe- cial rates had^ been made by the rail- roads, about 05 of the Texas florists were in attendance. The day Ijefore the convention, representatives of sev- eral of the florist supply houses ar- rived with their samples and arranged their displays. On the morning, of July 9, the regu- lar programme was taken up and car- ried out as announced. The treasurer's report showed that the association was fairly prosperous from a financial standpoint, as the treasury had enou.gh funds to pay all outstanding accounts and contribute $50 toward the S. A. F. publicity fund, and still leave ample funds to bear all expenses of the as- sociation for another year. It was a great pleasure to the Texas florists to have present J. F. Ammann, president of the Society of American Florists and to have him address the convention on national publicity. Follows the rCijular programme of the afternoon on the first day, there was a visit to the capitol building by the delegates and quite a n-amber of historic papers were examined, includ- ing the Texas declaration of Inde- pendence from Mexico and the articles of secession of Texas from the Union of the United States. These documents are the originals and bear the signa- tures of quite a number of the men who made Texas history famous. .\ dinner was given to the visiting flor- ists by the Austin Floral Club, Wednes- day evening, and it was a very enjoy- able occasion. It was one of tfttise get together love feasts, and it was at a late hour -n'hen the meeting was ad- journed. The second day was taken up in carrying out the prescribed programme and the discussion of several very im- portant questions of vital interest to the florists of the state, and the con- clusion of the business of the asso- ciation. The election of ofiicers resulted as follows : H. O. Hannah. Sherman, president; J. H. Davis, Fort Worth, vice-president; L. J. Tackett, Austin, secretary-treasurer. Directors : Chas. Aliff, Sr., Austin, and E. W. Judge, Tyler. Mrs. E. W. Judge, Tyler, was elected press representative and Miss Bird, Denison, educational director. Fort ^Vorth has been mentionsd as the place for the next convention. [For preliminary report of the meet- ing, with lists of exhibitors and visi- tors, see issue of July 12, page 1254. —Ed.] Paris Letter. SLOWER SHOWS BSSUMEI). The first exhibition of the Societj- d'Horticulture of France, since the war began in 1914, was staged June .3. and proved a grand success. As was to be expected, the number of exhibi- tors was smaller than in pre-war years, but it -vvas nevertheless a most satisfactory show, although the atten- dance was affected by the transporta- tion strike which Involved bus, car and underground railroad service. The first grand medal of honor was awarded to Vilmoriii-Andrieux & Co., DEPARTMENT HEADS OF McCALLUM CO., PITTSBURGH, PA. Ready to Start on Recent Outine to Greentiouse Kmplovea. Left to Rieht: Ross Adfute, TrnveliEg Salesman; E. .1. MuCalluni, General Manaiier ;" Homer Wood, Pactory Manager: George MoCallum, Sales Manager; Hugh Hoyd, .\uditnr; Karl Tipton (at Wheel), Manager Cut Flower Department; Earl Hunkle, Shippinsr Department: Clarence Phillips, ArtiBcial Flower Department; .lohn Walley. Greenhouse Super- intendent; Edward Niggel, Manager Wire Work Depanmcnt. 1919. The American Florist. PROMINENT MEN AT TEXAS STATE FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION MEETING, AUSTIN, JULY 9-10, 1919. Lelt to Right: H. O. Hannah, Sherman, Preiident-EIect; J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President of Society of .American Florists; W. J. Baker, Fort Worth, President of State Association: Lewis J. Tackett, Austin, Secretary-Treasurer, and R. C. Kerr, Houston, Past President. Paris, for an exhibit of annnals and perennials, the plants, in great variety, being arranged with perfect taste. The second grand prize was won by Maron & Son for a splendid display of orchids, including fine specimens of cattleyas, odoiitoglossums. odontiodes. laelia-cattleyas, phalaenopsis, etc. The well known firms of Croux & Sons and Moser & Sons, were, as usual, in the front rank with splendid specimens of rhododendrons and azaleas, as was M. Chantrier with a collection of Begoni.a Rex and greenhous-e stock, among which Begonia Rex magnifica. Mme. Chantrier and Resplendissaint were con- spicuous. Vallerand Bros., as custom- ary, made a fine showing of tobercus begonias, of which the new variety. Verdrn, awarded a certificate of merit, v.'as much admir?d. The rose exhibits were smaller and not so num- erous, the principal entries being those of M. Nonin and Leveque & Sons. Noteworthy were the groups of hy- drangeas shown by M. Becault. who received a medal of honor, and Moul- liere & Son and Henry Cayeux. Scmo of the newer varieties which attracted attention were Satinette, Etincelant, Marechal Foch, and Triomphe P.eaute Havraise. Henry Cayeux and M. Le Clerc had fine collections of poonie;;. Dohbie & Son. Edinburgh. Scotland, staged a fine .assortment of sweet peas for which they were given a piize of honor, and M. Ferard had a good col- lection of alpines and rock plants. In carnations, the principal exiiibitors were M. Debeaux, M. Vacherot and Vallerand Bros. Conifers and ornamen- tal plants were entered by Leon Car- net. Jules & Henry Thuilleaux and Kiefer & Sons. The large nurseries of Momblot- Brunoau had a fine collection of fruit trees, which was awarded a prize of honor, and Leon Parent showed so/ne splendid specimens of forced fruits. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co. were again in the lead with the finest collection of vegetables, the display reflecting great credit on the work of the Benefit Society of French Market Growers and the commercial office of the Orleans Rail- road company, which is encouraging the work of increasing the production of vegetables and fruit along its lines. WEATHER AND THE CROP.S. Exceptionally unfavorable weather conditions have existed in France prac- tically since the first of the year. After having rain almost every day during January. Februaiy. March and the greater part of April, which in- terfered with most of the spring work, growers are now confronted v^•ith a most disastrous drought, there having been but very little precipitatioa for two months, and most crops are .suf- fering, especially peas, beans, potatoes and cereals. Unless the ground re- ceives a good soaking soon, a very light yield in most items is anticipated. Fruit crop conditions do not offer much more encouragement. Early in the spring, the outlook was favorable, but snowstorms which swept the coun- try the latter part ol; April, occcisioned great loss, which was later increased by the ravages of caterpillars and the ' unusually dry period. Strawberries are drying up. and our present hope is that expectations for a reasonable crop of late pears and apples will not prove a disappointment. A few gonrl showers would m.ateriall.\' improve the situation, which at present is far from encouraging. PARI.S1AN. THE S. A. F. Nor.FOi.K. Neb. — L. Buchendnrf. florist on Madison avenue, has been succeed- ed by Rufus A. Hirsch. De.s Moines, Is. — Premiums totaling more than .$.".000 will be offered at the horticultural show to be held in this city. November 10-15. according to Wesley Greene, secretary of the state horticultural society, whose office is in the state house here. National Publicity for Flowers. Almost daily, there conies to the office of the promotion bureau a hearty en- dorsement of the work of the campaign. As an example : "Enclosed find our contribution towards the 'Say it with Flowers' campaign. "We are looking forward towards sending another check a little later on. We want to con- gratulate the society on its splendid work in getting up such a campaign, and the results obtained should more than please every individual in any way connected with the business. Wishing you the greatest success, we are, very truly yours, Moraio Brothers, Rye, N. Y." Still, the fund lags. Why this should be is hard to understand. The time is past when argument might be neces- sary. Experience should be the pre- ceptor now — and we have had a glo- rious experience. We have ascertained that, beyond a question of doubt, .Tur efforts to increase the sale of flowers .are being rewarded with a success be- yond our fondest anticipation. And you, Mr. Nonsubscriber. know full well that yon are being benefited by this success. Give a tliought to what might have been had this campaign never been started. Look over your books and note how many new cus- tomers you have recorded in the bad times now behind as, when you fully expected to notice a decline in your business. What is it that is rem.inding many thousands of forgetful people every day. that there are anniversaries they should not forget ? Have you neve>- received thanks from some cordial in- dividual for the reminder which per- haps has saved him from criticism, even censure? Such happenings are com- mon throughout the trad?. Our slogan, The American Florist. July 19, "Say, it with- Flowers" is now deep rooted. Let us see tiiat its roots suffer not for want of nouristiment. It seems- to be easier in almost any other line to raise a publicity f uilti thar, in the florist trade. The Florida grow- ers of citrus fruits made a big -success of their efforts last year to increase the sale of their products, and they are not what njight be termed a numerous body. Through their exchange, which under- take.=: work similar to that of our pro- motion bureau,' it has beetriinanimou.s- ly voted to make ,the assessment for publicity on the coming season as mucli as three cents a bo.v on oranges and five cents a box on grapefruit. This assess- ment is expected to produce a fund largely in ..excess^ of $100,000. Their California '■ brethren' ' are ; pushing for- ward a continuation, of tlieir efforts to establish "Sankist" products on a scale which ma^es the Florida effort seftm small indeed. These fruit growers know what they aie about, and are working on experience. Every grower contributes to his fund. And, every florist, without excspl;io-n, shoufd contribute to . his fund. Over 1,600 of the thinkers in the trade have already done so. Get busy with your think tank, Mr. Nonsubscriber. There is a space awaiting your name on the honor roll. Can you, in your own in- terests, refuse to fill it as your con- science dictates? The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : W. H. Barton, Madison, N. J. (1 Tr.)..$ 20.00 J. A. Gi'eenbacker, Meriden, Conn 10.00 E. Wagner, Madison. K. J ."..OO .7as. B. Knight, Willoushby, lO.OU Wilson's Flower Sliop, Painesville. 0... 10.00 W. A, Calhoon, East Cleveland. 10.00 Wilson Florist Co.. Cleveland. 10.00 Paul C. Halin. Cleveland, 10.00 Cleveland Plant & Flower Co 50.00 A. M. Albrecht. Cleveland, 25.00 H. P. Hanson, ElRin, III. (1 yr.) 5.00 Fred E. Plagge, Elgin, 111. (1 .yr.) 5.00 Aurora Greenhouse Co.. Aurora, 111 25.00 Jos. M. Smely. Aurora, 111 10.00 Geo. Souster, Elgiu, ill 10.00 Geo. B. Dawes, liJlgui. Ill 5.00 G. A. Coniish & ^>ons, Elgin, 111 5.00 Jos. Turski, Gross Point, III 10. UO V. Bezdek, Gross Point, 111 15.00 A. E. Hunt & Co,, Evanstou, 111 10.00 John Weiland, Kvaustou, 111 10.00 CJykora & Kalina, Batavia. Ill 5.00 F. A. Parkmire, Chicago 12.00 1 ranees B. Stammeyer, Chicago 10.00 F. J. Muuzing, Chicago 12.00 A. E. Marine, Chicago 12.00 Argyle Posy Shop. Chicago 6.00 Chas. Swauson, Chicago 25.00 JUrs. T. Ball. Chicago 12.00 Leach & Sou, Eastou. -Mass. (1 yr. )... lu.OO Van Aken Bros., Coldwater (1 yr.).... lo.ou Beading Fhtrist Ass'n, Keading (1 yr.) oS.OO Geo. C. Shaffer, Washington (1 yr.)... 25.00 Courad C. Gludra, Poughkeepsie. K. Y. 15.00 Geo. A. Ilalladay, Bellows Falls. Vt 5.00 I.. A. Coles. Kokonio. Ind 10.00 Chas. H. Campbell, I'hiladelphia. Pa 20.00 Chas. H. Campbell, Philadelphia. I'a... 25!()0 Godfrey Aschraann. Philadelphia 20.00 Harold Otter, JMooresto^\■u, N. J s'oo John Curwen, Berwyn. Pa 5.(X) Friedley Co., Cleveland, O., (add'l)... 40.00 Mrs. W. S. Bell. Okmulgee (lyr.) 25.00 .\. 'J'. Parker. Stoneham, Mass. (1 yr. ) 15.00 Jacob D. Spiegel, Norma, N. J. (1 yr.) 5*00 Mrs. J. J. Brady. Frankfort, Kan 5.00 F, F Kerpen. Jr.. Jersey City, K. J... 5.00 W. C Stickel. Lexington, .Alass 10. 00 S'chultz Flower Shop, Westerly, R. I 15.00 Gottlieb Bartunck. liiverhead. N. Y... 10.00 Iloprier & Son. Westfield. N. J. (1 yr. ) 5^00 VVilliard F. Jaggee, Westbampton. L. I. 5.00 FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors ,._ eumraed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. P. in red. Prices: Per50O.$3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Elect 'o of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. ■'"=*' '"'**' n'-'le'- Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. i ^ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B NURSERYIVIEN FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN Headquarters for first-class help, furnished free of charge to employers. Tractor hands, teamsters, general men for farms, single and married, all nationalities. Phone Main 5074 DIAMOND AGENCY 55T W. MADISON STREET. CHICAGO. ILL. I ^^^^'-^^■-■-■-^^^^^^'g'g^ lo The American Florist. July 19, / V THE VERY BEST COR thirty-five years "Superior Qjality Flowers" have stood the test, and have always given satisfaction. They are de- pendable flowers under all conditions. We can supply you with the best varieties of Summer Flowers. Price List sent on request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. / The Largest Growers of Flowers In the World. Fort Wayne, Ind. BUSINESS NORMAL FOE SBIASON. Business 'was about normal for this season of tlie year, during tlie week just passed. The weather has Ijeen ex- ceedingly liot and sultry, but a gi'atefnl relief came, July 13, the first rain we have had for several weeks. Outdoor gladioli were showing the effects of the dry spell. They are arriving in large numbers on the local market, in numer- ous varieties, and judging from present indications, they will soon dominate the demand. Summer roses ai'e of good quality, particularly in Mrs. Russell and Hoo.'sier Beauty varieties. A few of the new rose. Premier, are being of- fered, and although these are frcm the young stock, they give much promise for the coming season. The aster plants in the field are developing finely, and it will be but a short time until these will be offered on the market. Some handsome Hydrangea arborescens -ire being shown in the retail shops, and come in well at this season for various purposes, including decorative work and funeral sprays. NOTES. The Flick Floral Co. believes in publicity, particularly in the summer months, as they are carrymg large dis- play advertisements in the daily pa- pers. They are featuring fine gladioli, and Russell roses, which they receive dally from their greenhouses. Tliis firm had a number of wedding orders, besides a good amount of funeral work. Miss Alice Blick. of the store force, is spending a week's vacation at Clear Lake, Ind. A large number of handsome baskets and other attractive arrangements of flowers v/ere in demand last week for the opening of the new furniture store of The Rowland Company. Gladioli, Russell roses and American Beauties were the principal flowers used for the gifts for the opening, and the company also gave away thousands of roses and carnations. These latter were fur- nished by the New Haven Floral Co. W. J. & M. S. Vesey are cutting some good specimens of the new rose. Pre- mier, from their young stock. Althoug-h they are having a fine cut of all the seasonable varieties in orchids, they are not nearly able to supply the big demand for them. H. K. Rochester, N. Y. SUMMER BRINGS TRADE TO STANDSTILL. Summer conditions now prevail .and as a result business is at its lowest ebb. Transient sales are^ very limited as many of the usual patrons are now at their summer retreats. Vacation time for the employes has begun. Carna- tions have improved somewhat in si^e and the price has advanced to 7.5 cents per dozen. Roses are only fair, the best being Ophelia, Kaiserin and Hoosier Beauty, Maryland, Francis Scott Key and Sunburst are oft crop and poor in quality. Garden flowers are much sought. Sweet peas are not up to standard and the supply is short. There is very little fHueral work at this time. NOTES. Dewy Lester is now with the Hart & Vick greenhouses at Fairport. N. Y., having been given leave of absence by J. B. Keller Sons during July and -■August. Edwin Wilson, son of E. P. Wilson, is spending the summer at Northport, Mass. Miss Elizabeth Wilson is tak- ing her vacation at Holly, N. -T. Horace J. Head has severed his con- nection with H. E. Wilson's wholesale establishment. He is now spending a vacation at Hilton, N. Y. Joseph C. Werckin and wife are re- joicing over the arrival of an eight- pound son. The Meyer Florist Thread Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Compare onr thread with any other you are using and you will see a vast diflference in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the JOHH C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREAD WORKS, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWEU, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 12:: W. 25fli St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, DecoratiTe Greens and Florists' Requisites. Colatos Bros, are making a specialty of summer baskets of roses and sweet peas. n. E. Wilson is making extensive al- terations at his Main street store. Chhsteb. 1919. The American • Florist. 11 THE IMPKOVED ■ SNOWSTORM (BCKPEE'S) WHITE 3;^'J0 EAHLY SANKEY (BURPEE'S). This truly Diagniflcent white was- awarded a special Silver Medal when exhibited at the great International Show in New York, alarch 20, 1915, also CertiOcate of Merit at the Sarins ShQW of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Societv. Philadelphia, March 23, 1916. Black seeded. Pkt. 7c; oz. 80c; % lb. $2.40; lb. $8 00. 33!)2 IMPROVED EARLY SNOWSTORM (BURPEE'S). The result of a cross between King White and Yarrawa. it embodies the best qualities of those two varieties and easily eclipses all early-flowering white Sweet Peas to date. The flowers are of Yarrawa size, but finer form, as the standard does not reflex but is magnificently bold, though charmingly waved. A vigt>rous grower, the immense flowers are invariably borne in fours on ver.y Umg stems. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Show, New York, March 2'>, 191S. Our improved Snowstorm is so immeasurably supe- rior to our original Snowstorm that we have now discarded the latter. Improved Snowstorm is the last word in EJarly-Flnwering Wbite S'n'e^t Peas. Pkt., 10c; oz., $1,50; % lb.. $4.68; lb., $16.00. CREAM 8342 EARLY CANARY BIRD (BURPEE'S). This is a splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. The flowers are of great size, beau- tifully waved, and usuall.v borne tliree or four on a stem. Pkt.. 7c; oz., $1.00; Vi lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. CREAM PINK 3348 EARLY DAYBREAK (BURPEE'S). The flowers are much frilled or waved, of largest size. The color is a pleasing shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. 'Phe entire flower is lightly suffused with salmon. Pkt., 7c: oz,, $1.00; 14 lb., $3.00; lb., $18,00, LIGHT PINK 3376 EARLY LOVELINESS (BURPEE'S). The color is white, the entire flower being suffused soft pink and the edges distinctly picoteed with rose- pink. Pkt. 70 ; oz. 86c; Vi lb, $2.60; lb. $8.60, DEEP PINK 33.51 EARLY ENCHANTRESS (BURPEE'S). It is a bright rose-pink, be- coming deeper toward the edges of standard and wings, gradually softeHing in tone toward the center of the flower, Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00; Vi lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. .'5383 EARLY PINK BEAUTY (BURPEE'S). The color is soft rose-pink on white ground, richer toward the edges, gradually softening in color ae It reaches the center of standard and wings. Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00; y, lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. CERISE 3344 EARLY CHERRY RIPE (BURPEE'S), A particularly bright and taking color and quite new in this section. It might be described as a glowing cherry or salmon-cerise self. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the international Spring Sliow, New York, March 20, 1918. Pkt. 10c; oz. $2.60; Vi lb. $7.60; lb. $26.00. ORANGE 3381 EARLY ORANGE BEAUTY (BURPEE'S). Similar In color to Helen Lewis, therefore a glowing orange-scarlet with softer colored wings. Ex- tremely free and early blooming, valuable alike for cultUK under glass or in the'oiien as it withstand* the sun and weather well. Pkt. 14c; oz. $3.00; % lb, $9.00: lb. $30.00. STRIPED AND FIAKED S.'.riT EARLY FANTASY (BURPEE'S). Striped and marbled with rich rosc- plnk on a creuray white ground. Exceedingly bright and makes a telling bunch when cut. Extremely free and a continuous bloomer, the flowers usually borne in threes and fours on long stems. Pkt., 7c: oz. 80c; V, lb. $2.40; lb. $8.00. Burpee's Sweet Peas The Twenty-Two Best Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas For Florists The first Spencer Sweet Pea in existence was brought to America by W Atlee Burp-e Since then the House of Burpee has introduced over twn hundred distinct new varieties each an improvementon the past. And by constant rhriHi^rnrfor the last ten years we have developed the new Fordhook Early Flow- er'^ne afn of Ipencer Swe'et Peas. We can no^w offer you all the finest colors in the Early or Winter Flowering type of Spencers-everything offered is grown on our own Floradale Farm in California. The House of Burpee is recognized as the American Headquarters for Sweet Peas. ROSE AND CARiONE ■K'Kffl FORDHOOK ROSE IMPROVED (BURPEE'S). Quite distinct from ,'"":;H>rinal Fordhook Rose. The flowers are of Immense size, usually borne iS threes and fours on very long stiff stems. In color similar to the weU-known George Herbert. A pleasing shade of rosy carmine. Pkt. 7c, oz. $1.00; 14 lb. $3.00; lb. $10 00, 3393 EARLY SPLENDOR (BURPEE'S). A magnificent new deep rose self The rich rose-crimson color is accentuated by the distinct white blotch at the base of standard and wings. The flowers are of great Size, usuaUy bo™ in fours on very lo-S.^ter-.^ ^?h"' « nS- ?h°'n8 M^ flowering Kosabelle. Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00; ^i lb. $3,00; lb, $10.00, CRIMSON AND SCARLET /s/s/S/S/S/S/S/>/S/sr^.*S/S/**S/VS*S/N^S/S/>/S/s^,/S^,^*/s^»^ Mention the American Florist when writing extra large brook trout. The trip was made by auto. Otto H. Amiing, secretary of the Commercial Flower Growers of Chi- cago, advises the regular meetings of that organization are held at the Randolph hotel on the third Thursday of each month. W. J. O'Carroll, of the Chicago Uni- versity Botanic Garden, has been ap- pointed sup.^riiitendent of the Lincoln park greenhouses. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., is calling on the trade this week. The Batavia Greenhouse Co. is find- ing a ready market for its summer crop of American Beauty roses. Bert Cole, with the E. C. Amiing Co., and wife are spending their vacation at Sandusky. O. E. C. Amiing is driving a new Pack- ard. He disposed of his old one to John Michelsen. Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHIG'GO ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Henry Kruchten, of the John Kruch- ten Co., is enjoying a two weeks' vaca- tion. Frank Oechslin, who has been under the weather, is out and about again. James B. and P. J. Foley, Jr., re- turned from Cleveland last v/cek. A. Henderson & Co., report n brisk demand for insecticides. Chas. J. Graham, of Cleveland, was a visitor last week. 14 The American Florist July 19, It is trying at times for the Retailer to secure the proper stock to furnish his customers with during the hot weather period. The task is easy if you entrust your orders to our care. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. O. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO The remains of the late Joseph Craig were removed from the vault at Mt. Carmel cemetery, Wednesday, July 16, at 10 o'clock, to the family lot. The reason for the delay in the burial, was that the body was held awaiting- the arrival of one of the Craig boys from overseas where he was serving with the American troops in France. Poehlmann Bros. Co. has four houses of carnations planted and work on the benching of the remainder is being pushed rapidly. The demand for chrysanthemum stock was exceeding- ly heavy this season, with a grand clean-up in all Varieties. This firm is just coming in crop with five houses of asters. The Misses Josephine and Cecile Then, and Lorraine ScUultz, are mak- ing a western trip, which includes a tour of Yellowstone park and Calif- ornia . . William Wolf and wife spent the week-end in Michigan, returning July 13. Chicago Florists' Club , The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club was held at the Hotel Randolph, July 10, with a small atten- dance. President Zech in the chair. Only routine business was transacted. The report of the transportation com- mittee on plans for the trip to Detroit for the annual convention o£ the So- ciety of American Florists was adopted. The convention party will leave Mon- day, August 18, at 11 ;25 p. m. in special Pullman cars via the Wabash railroad, from the Dearborn station, Pollj and Dearborn streets. The fare one way, tax included, is %KS2, lower berth. $2.16, upper berth, $1.73. Paul R. Klingsporn, state yice-presi- dent of th^ Society of American Flo- rists, w^as appointed chairman of the convention boostsrs' committee, with ai'thorlty to select his associates on the committee. All friends are invited to join the pai'ty. For further informa- tion relative to special Pullmans, tick- ets, etc., communicate with H. L. Pur- dy. Division Passenger Agent. Wabash Railroad, Room 300 Royal Insurance building, 160 West Jackson boulevard, Chicago. Telephone Wabash 1920. The regular club meetings were sus- pended for the summer, the next meet- ing to be held October 9. Illinois State Horticultural Society. The summer meeting of the Illinois State Horticultural Society will be held at Anna, Union county, July 31-Aug- ust 1, upon invitation of the Union county farm bureau. Professor C. E. Durst, formerly of the department of horticulture of the University of Illi- nois, is the farm adviser for this coun- ty, which has had an excellent crop of fruit this year, of which great quanti- ties will be shipped, together with prod- uce, assuring a largely attended and interesting meeting. The complete pro- gramme and further data will be sup- plied later by Secretary A. M. Augus- tine, Normal, but members are assured that plans have already been made to make this the best, most valuable and comprehensive summer session in the history of the society. There will be orchard inspections, short talks on suc- cesses and failures, and actual demon- strations in the field, among the prin- cipal features. The visit to the state experiment station at Anna, will in it- self, be well worth the trip, and all in all. those who do not attend, will miss something worth many times the small expense incurred in making the trip. Toi-KKA, Kan. — The Holleraft Flower Shop, 807 Kansas avenue, will move in the near future to a new location at 87.'5 Kan.sas avenue. Boston. JUNE BEST IN aEVERAL TEARS. The month just passed has been the best June since 1916. Flowers have been plentiful and have brought good prices. The return from overseas of the soldiers has resulted in numerous weddings and social functions in which flowers played their part. The scarcity of lily of the valley has caused local growers to turn their at- tention to swainsona which makes up more gracefully than any other sub- stitute. Delphiniums and gladioH have been in great demand for decorations. Roses are fast falling into the summer rut, with small colorless blooms, due to the extreme heat of the past week. Carnations are also on the wane and good flowers are hard to get. Indoor sweet peas are done for and the out- door stock is now beginning to arrive. Statice, salpiglossis and bouvardia are much in demand. NOTES. Business at Philip Carbone's has been very good with six large wed- dings during the past month. Mr. Car- bone has; been in Europe during the past six months a.nd has been making large shipnients to his establishment here of Venetian glass and Florentine pottery. Henry Cocola, buyer for Zinn's store, will tour the lakes of Maine during the last two weeks of July. WMliam Gilson, of Thomas Roland's staff, has .gone to New Hampshire for a month's vacation. Henry Capers is receiving daily shipments of good stock from John Foote of Reading'. William Elliott is cutting good roses at his Madbury range. Welch Bros. Co. reports very good busii'.ess. S. K. G. 1919. The American Florist. 15 ^ If .X3#(l(i5?in ^ To =2^»=^p=>i#-=g^-== TvJO-r I NIC. =^k=^<^a5;^=: PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 4S-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Good SIiiDDing Flowers Great care is taken so that all our shipping orders are filled properly and the stock will reach our customers in the best possible condition. Only strictly fresh flowers that will carry are selected for this purpose and is a big item to the buyer. Beauties- Roses- Gladioli - Lilies - Orchids Daisies-€ailas-Carnations-Candytuft-Etc. PIT" We also have a Complete line of Greens * "- '- '- '- '- ■- ■- '- '- '- '- •- '■■ '- '- '- '- '- ' WW^^f^ W V V « Kansas City. BUSINESS INCLINES TO DULLNESS. According' to reports from nearly all of the loca.l florists, trade during the past week has been rather quiet. Tem- peratures have been extremely high and a large number of the population have left for vacations. The holidays of two weeks ago also cut in on the business. "With the supply of indoor stock curtailed, prices have remained steady. Funeral work has been the principal factor for several da"ys. There -v. as a noticeable lack of street peddlers during June. It has been said that several of the smaller estab- lishments put forth quite a number of these corner vendors, and for a while it appeared as if there was a well di- rected and e»tabli.=;hed effort to firmly root this somewhat questionable busi- ness in this city. A number of the trade are now employiug the leisure that comes with the hot season to bet- ter equip their establishments for the late summei- and fall business. NOTES. Alpha Elberfleld, of the Alpha Floral Co., recently returned from a vacation trip through the v/est and is again at his d'sk. He reports business good, considering the hot season. Gas was decently discovered on his firm near Olathe, Kan., while drilling for water. The well has been capped and will furnish fuel for the greenhouses, which It is pl.inned to erect in the near fu- ture. About 2t) acres of the farm has been plowed for planting which will commence at once. Artiiur Newell Is preparing for a quick move to his new store at 1122 Gr.ind avomie. which is fact nearing completion. As the work progrcssesi dismantling goes on at the old loca- tion 'ind a small part of the equip- ment Is moved. Under this plan, he ■will be able to close the old store in the evening, move during the night, and open for business in the new quarters on the morning of August 1. Samuel Murray has enjoyed a good trade despite the warm weather. Con- siderable attention has been attracted to his fine plant display by a unique-., and artistic arrangement of tangerines grown at his greenhouses. The trees in pot? have the effect of commanding notice to the store through this clever window display. Fred Fromhold, of the Fromhold Floral Co., in the Muehlebach hotel, states that while business took a de- cline during the hot season, funeral orders have been unusually numerous. He enjoys a steady patronage from guests of the hotel. Howard Bartlow, of the Akin Floral Co.. says his firm has had a fairly good demand during the past month. Funeral work in considerable quantity has kept the force here quite busy. The W. L Rock Flo\\er Co. reports business, especial funeral orders, very good during the past two weeks. R. F. M. YOUR milwaukae. Wis. PUNERAI, WORK ONLY FACTOR. Aside from a little funeral work, there was not much activity the past week. The greater part of the daily consignments consist of outdoor flow- ers, such as delphiniums, Shasta dai- sies, gaillardias, gypsophilas, achilleas and sweet peas, while all the stock is showing the effects of the lack of rain, especially the sweet pens, which .are small and short stemmed. The rose supply, while adequate, has a good call and moves well, while carnations are practically done for; a few fair ones are seen, but even these are more of a necessity than a credit. PROTECTION to the Chicago Market who want something new, something better, and something to tell them the daily news will find it at KENNICOTT BROS. CO. "Chicago's Oldest Exclusive Commission House" "It Awaits Your Approval." 16 The American Florist. July 19, ^iimiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiirinriiiriiniiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiuiitiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiriiitiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiNiiriiniiniltilll)liiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiii(iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiuiiitillluiiJlimiluiiminii = I YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON -^ JLM I I US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF /^ [T§ | I CUT FLOWERS E A I & Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. niniMiiiiiiiiiiirNiiMiiitiiiMiininrMiiMiiiiMnNirnMuiiiiliiiiilMnriiiiiiiiniliiiiillliriiiiilllilliriiitiiiiiitiMiiriiiriiiiiiiiMlllililiiiiiiir[iiiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliilli:iiiiiiiiiillliillllltir= CLUB MEETING. While the regular florists' club meet- ing, July 10, was a bit late in getting into action, it still proved to be quite interesting to the 17 members present. H. Hcrnicke. who took over the former Kummer place, 1267 Hopkins street, was proposed for membership. A. Hare, for the entertainment commit- tee, reported a net gain of $24. S5 from the dance held May 15. Nic. Zweifel. state vice-president of the Society of American Florists, became pretty well warmed up while soliciting new mem- bers, ar.d urging a sti-ong turnout to the Detroit convention, August 19-21. There was some talk of organizing an auto party for this occasion. Several members present had a few new ideas which they thought would be a benefit to the Society of American Florists, and these may be brought up at the proper time. It was .also decided to send Wm. Edlefsen and wife, of I>o- rane, Oregon, a telegram of congratu- la'tions for their golden wedding. NOTES. The Piggly Wiggly chain of stores used the following in the advertising announcing the opening of their first store : "We will express our gratitude by 'Saying it With Flowers'." Announcement of the engagement of Miss Fanny Sinar to Walter H. Hum- mel, formerly in the florist business here, was made, July 13. E. O. San Francisco. WEDDINGS STKONG TRADE FACTOR. Trade showed quite an improvemeat last week over the previous one. The large number of wedding decorations proved very stimulating to the market, and most of the stores were busy- There is now !in ample supply of roses of the new crop coming in. Most of the stock, while not extra long steinmed, is of good quality. The market is con- fined to Ophelia, Hadley, Shawyer and Ulrich Brunner. Tnere are no Rus- sell or American Beauties to be had. There is a large cut of Cecila Brun- ner, but it all finds a market. Gladioli are not so plentiful as heretofore neither is it of such good quality as earlier m the season. Fair returns are being rceived by the growers, how- ever. There is an abundance of car- nations, most of which goes into fu- neral work. Fnchantress, both pink and white, are the best selloi-.s. It is hard to move reds at any price. lu variegated, Benora is always the lead- er, owing to its keeping qualities. Zin- nias are coming along in limited quant- ities. Snapdragon can also be seer and is as popular as ever. Something new to the market this season is the supply of hunnemannias, which have proved very acceptable, owing to their beautiful yellow flowers and ex- cellent keeping qualities. Buddleya magniflca and variabilis are being prominently displayed among the stores and are in much favor for bas- kets and decorations. Dahlias are arriv- ing freely, but there is much room for improvement in the quality of the stock ofrered. Nearly all colors are to be had, but pink and red are the best sellers. There is still a large cut of sweet peas of mediocre quality arriv- ing. The supply of delphiniums is limited, but of good quality. There is still quite a shortage of cattleyas. Good gardenias are also on the short side. Large stocks of hydrangeas are being used in decorations, both the pink and blue being available. There are plenty of statice and other peren- nial.s to be had. Pot grown hy- drangeas are seen everywhere. Boston ferns are selling well and all the stores are carrying .i large stock. Small piceas and abies in pots, rang- ing in size from one to three feet, are proving good sellars. There is a heavy cut of adiantum, of the best quality. All other greens are plentiful also. NOTES. Mrs. Jennie McWilliams Collie, wife of David Collie, a pioneer nurseryman of this state, died July 4, at the age of t.>5 years. She was a native of Stonehaven, Kincardinshire county, Scotland. Together with her husband, she came to California in the early djiys and established a nursery at Redwood City. She is survived by her husband, who has retired from the nursery business for several years. Mi-s. Collie had a large number of friends in the trade, who will regret to hear of her passing. W. f'.. Aldrich, of M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Iras been visiting the trade in this city. Ho has been looking for a suitable location for the establishment of a western distribut- ing point for his firm. The business has grown to such a size, according to Mr. Aldrich, that it is consider- ing very seriously the carrying of a large stock in this city to take care of their trade in the west. With the pii&sing of the large collec- tion of orchids belonging to Dr. Parker, of Santa Cruz, to the firm of Ferrari Bros, in this city. Dr. Parker discon- tinues the growing of these plants. For many years he has been sending his stock to this market, but it is a mat- ter of much satisfaction to the trade to know that they will remain in *his city permanently at the Ferrari green- houses. John Carbone, the orchid specialist of Berkeley, is getting his stock in fine shRpe for fall trade. He is constantly adding to his large joUection, and ha;> many new hybrids which will flower this f.all for the first time, and of which he expects great results. The brasso-cattleya hybrids, which he has already flowered, showed up wonder- fully well, particularly as to size and color. The Art Floral Company reports a busy week with tho wedding decora- tions. Chief among these was the Buckland wedding, where everything was carried out on an elaborate scale under the direction of Alfred C*uneo. The unique n:anner in which it wa.s handled wap greatly commerdeut tlie quality of the roses is hard to main- tain, owing to the excessive heat and humidity. Gladioli are now on the market in limited quantities, but they only serve for advantag'eous window I display thus far. I NOTES. I AHce-President E. A. Fetter.5 of the I Society of American Florists is daily I receiving applications for hotel accom- , modations from all parts of the coun- Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers bow easy it is to grow potted plants witb a \] Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100, If your supply house lioes not carry them send , - us their name with your order. ^■^^ —"'i Sample by mail. 2fio* The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing try, indicating the prospects for the greatest attendance /the society has ever had. Two other big conventions are to be held here the same week, mak- ing the early reservations of rooms at the hotels imperative. Charles H. Plumb, 14.30 Burns ave- nue, has taken out incorporation papers covering the business, effective July 1. Charles H. Plumb is named president, Robert E. Plumb is secretary-treasurer, and Albert E. Docksey, who has been in Mr. Plumb's employ for 25 years, holds a portion of the stock. A. Pochelon and family are enjoying their Ashing and hunting lodge at Lo- vells, Crawford county, Mich. The trip was made in Mr. Pochelon's Hudson "Super-Six." Harry Taylor, manager of the Breit- meyer store in the David Whitney building, was married June 21 at Wash- ington, D. C, to Miss Helen Burga of that city. Peter Rush has purchased two acres of land at Inkster, Mich., on which he will soon build a residence and green- houses. Walter Taepke and family have gone to their summer home on the Canadian shore at Lake St. Clair. J. F. S. Edwardsville, III. — The J. F. Am- mann Co., is closing its establishment Saturday afternoons during the hot weather. Highland Park, III. — It is retiorted that the firm of Parkes & Parkes, consisting of Ezra A, and Augusta Parkes, will be dissolved. Napervillb, III. — William MiHer, proprietor of the West Side Green- houses, donated several hundr.ed flow- ers recently for distribution among the sick in this city. 1919. The American Florist. 19 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing vA..^^.^^^-*.^ E.C.AMLINGCO. The Lai-gest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Li. D. Phones CBNTRAL 1877 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-1 8t-1B3 NoHh Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing Weiiand- FLOWERCROWERS TELEPHONE 154N.WABASHAYE.fLT.V^.'S Mention the A merican Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOIiESAIiE nX)RIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Richmond. Kil> lamey, White Killamey and Killamey Brilliant Io»i. All orders given prompt attention. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Cards For All Occasions Labels, Stickers, Seals, Taj^. Printing for Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inch Sl.Vo 14.inch J3.00 12-inoh 2-25 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Oar Sbeet Moss is ttie best value for ttie money in the marlcet. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, '"^oE^^R'cJrtt.'*' Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMelioverMt^Kete Chicago. CDKRBNT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses. Beauty $ 1.500$ 6.00 100 Mrs. Chas. BusseU ... 5.00® 20.00 Columbia 5.00® 15.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.000 10.00 KiUarney Brilliant 3.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.000 10.00 White KlUainey 3.0UO lo.OO Richmond 3.000 10.00 Prince de Bulgarie... 3.0U(SJ 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer... 3.00® 10.00 Milady %3.O0O 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00O 10.00 Hadley 3.0U® KJ.OO Oiihelia 3.00® 10.00 Double W. Killamey.. 3 00® 10.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. 3.00® 10.00 Champ Weiland 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00O 10.00 Bayard Tbayer 3.00® 10.00 " Ceclle Brunner 3.00 George Elgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesblt 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.(i0 Cattleyas, per doz lO.iK)® 12.00 Daisies l.BOQ 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6,00 Peonies 4.00® 6.00 Valley 12.00® 16 00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Ferns per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Galax per 1.000 1.5<1@ 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.26 Mexican Ivy per 1.000 6.00® 6.00 PiumosuB Strings each .60® .76 Smllax per doz. 2.60® 8.00 Sprengerl. Plumosus Sprays . . 3.00 Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Teleptione Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CBRYSANTBEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago r^CHlCAGO^^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale Bouse ol ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writing 20 The American Florist. July 19, There is no comparison as to the Quality, and no comparison In value if you buy the Be^t Grlo^diolxi^ such as we offer you. Our stock consists mostly of America, Halley, Schwaben and some novelties in Gladiolus. The supply is now large enough to fill any size order. $6 00 to $8.00 per 100; some of the newer varieties $10.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. JIAKKET CODiriOXS .SHOW IJIPROVEMEXT. The weather during- the past week appears to have ^ven the market a favorable turn: stocks appear in better form and buyers have shown a trifle more energy. Gladioli,, a plentiful sup- ply of roses, such as they are, and a rather surprising quantity of carna- tions, that show up very well for so late in the season, and cattleyas, are the quantity items. Hydrangeas, corn- flowers, achilleas, feverfews, g-aillar- dias. water lilies, the first of the dah- lias and sweet peas are also prominent and quite important offerings. The gladioli are seen in good variety and are largely used by the artists in all the funeral and decorative work of this season. There is a wonderful dif- ference in the quality of this stock. It would appear to pay growers to force for flov,-ers only the largest bulbs of the best varieties, grive them the best location in well prepared and en- riched soil, and with overhead water- ing insure the necessary moisture. This means some additional effort and expense, but instead of from three to six cents the quality stock will bi-ing 10 to 12 cents and is always in de- mand. Almost anything will sell in the summer market if it is just a little better than the ordinary, for much that comes in, is so poor tnat one ■n-on- ders what the grower is thinking- about or expects to get out of it. July 14. — The receipts of the vari- ous stocks, while not heavy, were more than enough for the demand, there be- ing very listless buying. There were fair Russell and Columbia and very nice looking Premier. Gladioli were plentiful, and there were a few more asters. GEADING AND PACKI3fG. Grading, bunching, getting the stems and flowers well filled -with water be- fore shipping, careful packing and see- ing that the boxes get to the market early in the morning, are just as essen- tial as skill in growing. August Doem- ling, Lansdowne, whose specialty is roses, grades the stock as soon as cut, -wrapping each 2.5 in a sheet of stout, brown paper, on which is stamped the grade. This paper projects an inch or more beyond the flowers. A rather firm tie outside the paper binds the package firmly. These are then placed in the cold storage room, ready for quick handling and packmg early the next morning. This is unquestionably the best method of protecting- stich fragile stock as freshly cut roses. whose petals are easily torn by thorns or are broken off in the handling, or dry out and wilt when lying about exposed to drafts, and in the packages, are quickly counted, not one. but 2.T at a time. That this practice is not -uni- versal proves how hard it is to get new ideas or improved methods adopted. Men will go on. year after year, doing things as they were taught years be- fore, while their more progressive neighbors are quick to see and profit by the new and pr.ictical ways that are alike open to all. rarrRoiT convb?«tion plan.s. The transportation committee pre- sents the following information as to time of trains, routes, rates, etc.. from this city : Via Pennsylvania system. C-^ I JB>I3>^ a:rd ]RE>ir> I i Roses, Carnations, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. | i This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I ~initiiiii]niiiiMiMiiiiit[iiirininiiiiitMinmiiirniii]iitiiitniiii))iirriiiHitiiiiiiiiiiMiiNirijiiiiiini[MiniiitriiiiiiiMiiii]ttiitiiii»iiiiiinriiitnitnit»iiiii[nitiiiriiiiiin We^eHoverMM'KeU Bdftalo, July 16. Per 100 Roses, Beaaty, Special '. . . . 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 20.00i@ 30.00 Extra 10.00® 20.00 ■• 1st 8.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Ward 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Russell 8.00® 15.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Sllene 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 75.00® 85.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Sweet Peas 50® 1.50 Asparagus Sprengerl, .35@z.50 Ferns per 1.000 2.00 Calsndulas 2.00® 3.00 Callas 10.00® 20.00 Smllax 25.00 GladioU (Indoor) 8.00® 10.00 Boston, July 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 12.00@25.00 " Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White and Pink Killarnev 2.00® 6.00 Double White KiUarney. 6.00@12.00 Killarney BrllUant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00@12.00 Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Bnsseii 6.00®12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 MUady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and HiUlngdon 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8 00 CaraationB 12.00®15.00 Easter Lilies 10.00®20.00 Valley 6.00®10.00 GtadloU 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, July 16. Per 100 Boses, EiUamey 4.00@15.ac Mrs. Chas, Russell 6.00@20.00 Ophelia 6.00@20.00 Eichmona 6.00@18 00 Sunburst e.00@16.00 " Shawyer 6.00@20.00 " Oolmnbla 12.00@40.00 Ltllnni Giganteum 15.00@25.00 Cattleyas 75® 1.00 Carnations 4.00@ 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas l.SO® S.OO Easter Ulles 10.00® ViM Sweet Peas 50@ 2.00 Tulips 4.00@ 8.00 Daffodils S.OOfS 6.00 Iris Tlngltaua 12.00@16.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00®10.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 all rail: leave North Philadelphia sta- tion, Monday, August l.S. 11 :20 a. m., due Detroit, 7 :45 a. . m.. Tuesday. Fare, including tax, one way, .'S20.90; Pullman, lower berth. $3.7.S. Rail and boat route : Via Lehigh Valley : leave Reading Terminal. 9 :1.5 a. m. Sunday, August 17. due Buffalo. 8:2.5 p. m. Fare. .$11.99. Spend the night in Buf- falo and Monday in sight seeing and a side trip to Niagara Falls. Leave on steamer in company -with New York delegation at 6 p. m., eastern time, due in Detroit. 8 a. m. Tuesdav. Fare on boat. .¥4.50: berths, upper, $1..^0: lower. .$200: stateroom accommodations for three. $3.50. There should be a good representation from this city and «ur- Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, GarDations. GLADIOLUS laas Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go» \VHOLESALE ITLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Qnallty Floorers. Prepared Cycas Leaves Best quality Prepared Cycas, pliable, per- fect color and full length. Ideally packed, 10 of a size to a package. 100 assorted Cycas. up to 40-inch lenpths, for M.fid. Also complete listof other supplies free. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER CO, Wholesale Florists. 1320PincSt.,ST,LOUIS,MO^ Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable NoTeltles in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. rounding territory. The convention promises to be one of the best ever held by the society, Detroit is a beau- tiful city, where any of the craft are always sure of a warm welcome, and 1919. The American Florist. 21 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. noLTON i nuniKCL co. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., PhUadelphla, Pa. when attending' in a body, are splen- didly entertained. The trip going and returning presents an opportunity to see many of the large trade establish- ments of the country. The New York delegation now number.s over IW, and reports from other centers show an unusual interest. It is important that reservations should be made at once, and individually, as there is no quan- tity or convention rates. NOTES. S. S. Pennock attended a special meeting of the executive committee of the American Rose Society in Nen- York, July 14. Ml-. Pennock, in .a recent trip on the Xew York, Ne«' Haven and Hartford road, stated that in all the deep cuts, the banks were planted with Dorothy Perkins roses. This was done to keep the slope from caving and hold down the dust. This planting extended from west of New Rochelle to East Rowayton. a distance of 2.5 miles, and as he saw them in full flower, they presented a beautiful deco- rative effect, C. U, Liggit finds an ever increasing demand for all kinds of forcing green- house stock, Freesia bulbs are all sold. Cyclamen seed are going fast. Carnation plants, field grown, are sold \ip very close. Prices are now .$10 per hundred for any stock worth handling, and .$12 for some varieties. He be- lieves there will not be one-fourth enough for the demand. The wholesalers are having' trouble with letter mail deliveries, many or- ders airiving too late to be filled Ex- pensive long distance telephone calls or telegrams are thus made necessary, which places another cost to the many recently added and which appear as if destined to stay. Eugene Bernheimer and wife are now motoring in the ^Vhite Mountains, their itinerarj' being from this city to Portland, Me., and return by routes that will take them to many points of interest. They expect to be gone about two weeks. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange finds a good demand for summer roses, some varieties of which are not being rested by their growers. Caspar Pennock, of Lansdowne, has his rose stock in a very good condi- tion for the season. Mock and Mary- land are cutting freely. John Young and Major P. F. O'Keefe passed through this city Monday, en- route to the July meeting of the Balti- more Florists' Club. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1 245. F. O. Box 206 444-446 HflwankeeSt, Milwaukee,Wis. VloMeJIowerM^KeU Philadelphia, July 16. Per 100 Koses, Beauty, special 20.00® 40.00 fancy lO.OOfii) 15,0<:i Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 20.00 KUlaniey 2,00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 4.0"(3 lO.OO Wards 3.00® 6 00 Ophelia 4.00® 12,00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Carnations 2.00® 4.00 Easter LlUes 15.00® 2fIragons 4.0n^ft 6.0n Gladioli, per d02 TE@ 1.00 Daisies l.VVui; 1.50 Larkspur S5l3 .30 GypsophUla 25® .35 22 The American Florist. July 19, New York. MUCH STOCK SACELFICED. The intense heat that prevailed dur- ing- the first week) of this month, forced out an immense stock, particu- larly in roses, which were thrown on the market to be sacrificed at cost. By the same token, as the hot weather brought in the flowers, it drove tens of thousands of people out of the city. The multitude that remained had their minds centered on getting what little comfort could be had in the sizzling atmosphere, but flowers did not, to any great extent, enter into their scheme of existence. Although the weather of the past -week was much cooler, the supply of stock continued heavy with prices, on such as could be sold, at a low level. Even orchids, which were not plentiful, were slow and dropped in price. But few roses of special grade can be expected at this time, but fairly good stock, as it came out of the boxes, has sold for $20 per .1,000. As a matter of course, buyers of small lots of picked stock, have paid higher prices, but none to compare with the June market. It must also be taken into account that much stock has been lost. The Amer- ican Beauty situation was no better. Thousands of specials came in; a few would sell, when fresh, at $20 or $2-5 per 100, but the problem was, what to do with the surplus. Much long stem- med stock that started as "special," finally sold for $6 per 100. It is un- necessary to devote much space to carnations and sweet peas, for the bulk of both stocks reached the mar- ket in such a condition that they had better never to have been shipped. There were a few passably good car- nations — for the season — but a bunch of good sweet peas was almost a nov- elty. A heavy stock of gladioli has been arriving, but has gone down in the general catastrophe of prices. Fairly good asters have arrived in limited quantities. Although the sup- ply of lilies and lily of the valley is light, there is but little demand for either, and they too lag. July 12, — A week of contin lous cool weather has somewhat reduced the sup- ply of stock, made city life more en- durable, and slightly improved both wholesale and retail conditions. If there is no great advance in prices, less stock is being lost in the wholesale district. The asters that come in, sell readily at 50 cents per dozen. July 14, — The supply of roses is much lighter than a week ago, but the demand also continues light. There is but little good rose stock on the mar- ket. NOTES. Some of the older generation of flo- rists will recall the name of John Hen- derson, who in 1870. and later, con- ducted a range in Flushing, N. "X". In his time, he was a progressive and suc- cessful grower. He was the son of a London, England, horticulturist of note. After coming to New York, Mr. Henderson for a time, conducted the place known as the "Oak-s," the Tay- lor estate. Eventually, he bought a tract of land bounded by Parsons, Queens, Burling and Forest avenues, m Flushing, on which he erected green- houses. Previous to his death, about 20 years ago, he donated the site for the Flushing hospital and much other bequests. The greenhouses were long since removed. The land has been platted, and 25 of the 75 dwellings to be erected on it have already been started. Dennis Kamer, a well known seedsman, formerly with Vaughan's Seed Store, now with J. M. Tharburn & Co., worked for Mr. Henderson in 1870. George J. Ball, the sweet pea spe- cialist of Glen Ellyn. 111., was in the wholesale district July 14. He is not FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing altogether a stranger to this city. Years ago, he worked on the John Henderson place at Flushing. He en- listed in the 71st regiment of New York for the Spanish-American wai and went to Cuba. He returned seriously ill and was for some time in the Flush- ing hospital. Later, he served in the Philippines, and on his return, settled in the west. James Sullivan, who enlisted in the United States army on our entrance into the war — and saw it through in France — is now with the United Cut Flower Co. Hugh Pada, who enlisted at the same time in the same company, and went through it with Sullivan, is now -with Riedel & Meyer. Peter Theopine, of the Boulevard Floral Co., Broadway and 86th street, has sailed for Greece for a visit of two months. He is a popular man, both with Americans and Greeks of this city, and all will wish him a prosper- ous and happy sojourn in his native land. The directors of the Cut Flower Bx- ch.ange held their annual outing and shore dinner at Patchogue, L. I.. July 8. Patchogue is now the home of John Donaldson, a retired flori.'it, for- merly prominent in the exchange. H. Baylis, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is receiving a good variety of roses from Dailledouze Brothers; also good asters frcm John Reimel's Sons, Woodhaven, N. Y. Albert A. Schanzer, formerly well known in the retail trade of this city, has returned from a year's stay in France with the 6th Division, United States army. M. Schwartz and wife, who have greenhouses at Central Park, L. I., now have a neat store in a fine new building at 427 Fulton street, Jamaica. Nicholas Carajanes, a florist of Min- neapolis, Minn., has been spending a week with his brother, George J. Cara- janes, the florist of 2594 Eighth avenue. Emil Schloss has so far recovered from his recent attack of rheumatism as to be at the store. He will go away for a tiine for rest. Visitors : Charles Robinson and Herman Hackle, representing Henry M. Robinson & Co., Boston, Mass. A. F. F. Cincinnati. DEMAND MOVES ORDINABY SUPPLY. Business is somewhat quiet, but is sufficient to take up substantially a very ordinary .supply. Ovit-of-town business, however, appears to be hold- ing up fairly well. Roses are in fair quantity. Gladioli are plentiful. Easter lilies and rubrums are coming into the market regularly. Asters are now a daily factor, and up to this time have been selling well. Other offerings are water lilies, sweet sultans, snap- dragons, and a few out-door sweet peas. NOTES. W. Ray Murphy is spendirg his va- cation on an automobile trip to vari- ous Indiana points; while his sister. Miss Clare Murphy, has gone to the Murphy cottage at Les Chenaux, Mich. ^^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph, A. Millaag Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farra^nit Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specially Conslemments of Cnt Flo^rent Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing W. C. Schaefer Floral Company has been sending some excellent rubrum and Harrisii to C. E. Critchell during the past fortnight. YouNGSTOWN, O. — Ryan & Culver have purchased and taken charge of the retail store and range conducted by H. H. Cade since 1914. "WiNSTED,. Conn. — Carl Swenson, a prominent florist and resident of this city for more than 25 years, died here June 26, age 66 years. 1919. The America n Fl oris t. 23 PAUL MECONl WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and MsT^arragut. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 'U'^s^sllFaiia^ut 133 W. 28th St., HewYork All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAI/E COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets. Carnations, Valley. LUies, Etc. 148 West 28th St„ NEW YORK CITY Telephonea ; Farragut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing i«!«*ft««feM*ftftftfift&S«*ft7 $9i:S99V9779sr39;rV^r;>Nl^r^Vy>^| JOHN YOUNG & CO. Wbolesale Commission Florists 53 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephooe Farragut 4S86. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 Farragnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I CheUea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOIiESAIjE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and cdreful attention to vour Intereats. Consignmenta &olioite&. Riedel & Meyer, inc. avhotjEsaIxE florists 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe HovcrM^Ket^s New YorKj July 16. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20.00@35.00 " " extra and fancy... 5.00(810.00 Hadley 2.■•"«^ lo.lJU Francis Scott Key 4.00(3 30.00 *' CoJambia 2 O.Ka' 8.00 Prima Donna 2.00(3 10.00 Alice Stanley I.o0@ 6.00 Double White Killarney. 2.00® 6.00 Killaruey 50(3 4.U0 Queen 50(8 4.00 Brilliant 50® 4.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.(10 " Ophelia 50@ 8.00 " Sunburst 2.0O® 6.00 J. L. Moclc 2.lus. Mo.— Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Wehpr. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May * Co. Kan Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Terre Hante. Ind. — J. G Helm & Sons. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists. Toledo, O. — Mrs, ,T, B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W, Adelaide St. Washington. D. C. — Blackistone, Inc. Wasbington, D, C. — Geo. H Cooke. Washlncrtnn, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. ^Vn^jhinirton, D. C, — Gude Bros. Washington. D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld. Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers, N, Y,— New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda PHONES: 1601 and L1582 FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Maraher of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. °^L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers Miverefl Anirwlicre. Pftoufi, 1952 Bedlorfl HUGO H. JAHN -FlyORIST- 710 PTostrand Arenne Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKl,YN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakeiow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New Yorlt G.E.M.STUMPP 761 nrra avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Hemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 1919. The American Florist. 2n THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DnCTriKT 1 Park street UKJO 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street Mention the American Florist when ■w7-itinff Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main 00^ I auric Ava Telephone Store- ""^ LBWIS «IBi, no usq Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all tiarts of New York City, Broolilyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing _ Cincinnati, O. I HARDESn & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street 1 1 THE BEST TGLAT GROWS. B p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, i ^miiiniiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiuiuii^ Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KfLIERSONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell oh. 2189 Hemhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the Avierican Florist when writing Toledo, O. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A, Heml.) 330 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & S'n Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flovrers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist when writing BuflFalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andfevjon iervice nieaDs fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliverieslnBuMalo.Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivry. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^ l_l I ^ i f^r\ Send your telegraph orders to us foi \m^\ \ l\^r\KS\J delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago and Sub- orbs lo Mention the American Florist when writincf All orders carefully filled (w«^^onSL under the lupervisiOD ol "^^^^^ GEORGE .^SMU8, Mgr. ^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Memher of Florists' To'egraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72*1 St. Phone Columbus 546S. Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 499». Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connectlcnt Ave at N St., N. W. Aliss Louise 'W, Daug'herty, Proprietress Phones — F^.^uklin 3570, 3841, 3842. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Otlirered in Albany aad namlf oa telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right phice to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, NeTvbiiryport, Mass. Covers All New England Points Mention the American Florist when writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists ^onesj II [uno. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GIIUS. Presided. A lOlCli wO» E. P. NEIMAN, SecrelaiT. Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. A-.?; Tacoma, Wash. California riorists will take core of all telegraphic orders. 28 The American Florist. July 19, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box ol flowers is a Guiirantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY ZSO.OOO Square Feet of Modem Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Rindolpl) & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBFR N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowera delivered in City and State on abort notice. member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di ection. nill IITU |y||l||l Wearelhecenterofthegreat UUL"'"! mmn. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. ramKOF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockf ord, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. y^yianalV THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. Otolliic) 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Als'n. VCi Mention the American Florist when writing c. n. rR[Y Wbolesali and R6tiit Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will QU orders (or the West on abort notlc* Trade discounts. First-class itook. Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 "W. MA.DISON ST. CHICAGO r.T.a{ Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Oarefally Ezecated Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wkolesale and Retail Hember of Florists' Xelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 7»5 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Orders will be care- taUy cared for by Michigan. HtNRY «»|V||TH Wholesale and Eetail Florists of Grand Baplds. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mbntion the ATnerican Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! attention paid to telegraph orders ID Chicago and vicinity. Oue of our stores is located in the heart of the city and vhe other in the select oortbside residential district. Mention the American Florist when writinff 1 J. Philips Bros. S.-JS BROAD STREET Members of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writinff Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Establislied over 30 years. N. E. Cor. lUth and Grand Ave. Lang Floral 6c Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas, Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. N# orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr- Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. RODGERS Elks' Bnlldlns, 4 South JefferMon Street, Telegraph orders for Dayton -will receive our Immediate and careful attention. Dayton, 0. UTTIEFIEID, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. I ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill yonr or- I ders for Deaipns and Cut Flowers la Micblsrau. 1919. The American Florist. 29 m Schling Service Nothing Better 785 Fifth Ave. MXW YOKK CITY 'SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN Bim. AtuStorinn Amu. CHICAGO CHICAGO DETROIT Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L. L F LO R A ly CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Glowers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Memher of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT !ll» .Market St., Harrishurji. Pa. Niglit and day service In all Oentrfll Pennsylvania. Ptfakntml FIai*aI O £\ 132 n. state st., Chicago, ill. ^f>llirai ■ lurai *..^0« 35 Broadway, Detroit, micb. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist wh>m writing) Boston, Mass. ♦Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member oi Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders Ir or around WASHINGTON. 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 9'^0 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue -Mjiil or telepraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the A7)xerican Florist when writing fiiiBiBiJiniuiiiiaiiiaiiniiiuiaiinjiiwiiBiiBiiiiiniiiiiniiniiiiaimiinninnnmiiiiiig I WASHINGTON, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE I morlst I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiminnvinjiiiiiiBiiniiiniininiiaiiiMiiaiiaiminjiinnBiiiiaDiiDiBiiuiniiaiijl Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,i"c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist token writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kember of Florists' Telegraph Seliveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF jJf ©WftrK, M , J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Eversrthing in Flower* Prompt DeErcrits to any (owB or dtr Telephone witliin ISOmiluof NemilL Msrl^et 494 Mention the American Florist when writing 'WB NEVER 8L.EEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 80 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Bzecutlon. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliver;, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ^ rAe 'BaJmerffouse Florist C. MONROE ST. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mentiov the American Florist when writing^ 30 The America n Florist. Jvly 19, The ^eed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-e'ghth annual meeting will be held .June, 192U. DuLTTTH, Minn., July 9. — Flax seed sold at a new hig-h record of $6.02 here today. CHirAfiO. — Charles Hollenbach Is making- a western trip, taking in Yel- lowstone park. Gii.T(OY. Cai.if. — Lin W. Wheeler and wife, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., returned July 7. DxTTCH Bulb prices in Holland ad- vanced materially in June. Some kinds are no longer obtainable. , Western reports on pea crops are so bad that many buyers are looking- for carried over stocks of the 1918 crop. W. R. Hastings, Atlanta, Ga., who remained at Chicago for some time after the convention, returned home July 9. Howard M. Earl, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., re- turned home July 10, after an extend- ed tour of Europe and South America. The seed testing school of the United States department of agricul- ture beg-an in Washington July 7 and ■will continue during the greater part of July and August. The Nebraska wheat crop is 100 per cent west of the Missouri river. The estimate for the state is 83,000,000 bushels. Corn has been laid by in nearly all sections ajid looks like a bumper crop. New York. — Business was at low ebb during the hot period, but now shows more activity. Freesias, fertilizers, bamboo canes and other supplies are in demand. Early shipments of Paper Whites are expected. Portland, Ore. — A ilre which started from the explosion of a gasoline tank on a launch, July 5, resulted in the destruction of the seed warehouse of the Charles H, Lilly Co., the loss being between $75,000 and $100,000. Boston, Mass. — R. &: J. Farquhar & Co. say the war garden excitement has shown abatement during the last year and in consequence more attention has been given to flowers, shrubs and trees. The nursery business has been particu- larly active. Benton Harbor, Mich. — The busi- ness of the Michigan Bulb Co., of this city has been taken over by the Na- tional Bulb Farms, a new corporation capitalized at $100,000. The officers are; August G. Prnyser, president; H. S. Gray, secretary, and P. L. Bradford, treasurer. Toledo. O. — October and December clover opened 25 cents higher July 14 than on the previous day, with cash quoted at $28.2.5, October $29.15 and December, $23..50. Timothy was un- changed, cash being offered at $5.50, September $6.10, October $5.85, De- cember, $5.87y2 and March $6.10. Onion Sets. The acreage put out for onion set production this year in the south side district of Chicago, according to the Government Seed Reporter of July 12, is probably a little larger than for last year. The early sown beds have de- veloped well. The sets are all bulbing at this time but the early sets show a much larger growth of top and with favorable weather conditions should de- velop from now on much better than the late sown fields, which have a much smaller top and need rain at this -writing. Fields are very uneven because weather conditions at plant- ing were not satisfactory. Some fields sown in sandy soil started immediately and are in good shape; others with a clay soil formed a crust so that on- ions could not come through. It is thought that the yield in this section will average at least five bushels per pound of seed sown. The acreage in the Louis-ville district is slightly larger than that of last year. Prospects for a crop are good at this time, although a week ago they needed rain badly. A precipitation came in time, however, to bring about good condition, but there must be good growing weather with more moisture during- July for the crop to develop properly. Packers Want All Foods. Armour & Co. increased their can- ned goods sales from about $6,500,000 in 1916 to .$16,000 000 in 1917, whereas the combined sales of these products of Austin Nichols Co. and Sprague, Warner & Co., two of the largest inde- pendent wholesalers, amounted to only some $6,000,000 in 1917. Early in 1917, Armour & Co. first undertook the handling of rice, and in that one year sold more than 16,000,000 pounds, thus becoming at a single move, on the statement of the vice-president of the company, 'the greatest rice merchant in the world.' During this period the wholesale price of rice increased 63 per cent. Col. Davis, Q. M. C, told the house sub-committee investigating conduct of Pieters-Wheeler Seed Gompany Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. ::iii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimilillllliii[iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim iir)^ Ithew. G. pressikgI SEED GOMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | I Sweet Corn Seed| iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiniifMiimiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiPiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiM~ war that $100,000,000 worth of surplus canned vegetables was added to army rations to ease minds of canners, who feared effect of dumping these stores on the open market. Canners also feared the farmers would not plant vegetables this year and the canning industry would be stalled if the war department surplus -was sold. Pacific Coast Seed Crops. The Chas. H. Lilly Co., Seattle, Wash., have the following in a com- munication dated June 19 : "The weather to date has been ideal for practically all kinds of crops. Cab- bage pods are setting fine and there is every prospect of an abundant yield. 'We estimate the acreage planted is 25 per cent larger than usual. Cost of production has not decreased and the best land rents for $50 to $60 per acre. These observations are made after in- spection of otir contract fields two weeks ago. The experienced grower demands nearly as much for gi-owing cabbage or other seeds for next year as he will receive for this year's crop and while the seed growers feel that in view of probable European competition selling pricss will of necessity be low- er, some of the older and larger seed houses are placing their contracts with the older and more experienced farm- ers at pra.ctically the same price as last year, they knowing from observa- tion that, although it is possible to contract with inexperienced farmers with probably vihsuitable land who will grow seed cheaper, they can not produce the quality which the trade requires. The acreage for cabbage for 1920 is not so large as this year, and this is particuU.rly so of Wakeflelds, of which there is a much larger acreage than usual this seafon. Of turnip and rutabagas there is a large acreage growing for seed in ter- ritory we personally inspect, and we anticipate a heavier crpp than usual. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Gro-wers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO w« ■ Grower for the -Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettucb, Cabrot, W% I* n Ck I A n PAEsmp. Parblet, Cklbrt, Endive, Samift, Nambd akd Mixbb ■"* ■ *■ ^ ■ »■ ■■ Grandifloka and Spenoer Sweet Pea and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI D 9 H y 19W. The American Florist. 31 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States wliere seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. mr* Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. ■^PH JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Growers' prices appear to be quite reasonable in comparison with other vegetable seeds. Only a few turnip and rutabp.g'a contracts for 1920 har- vest have been placed so far, but pres- sent indications point to a much small- er acreage. Beets and spinach have just had a good start, but everything will depend on weather conditions from now on. which will largely affect the crop. Spinach will be a much smaller crop this year than last, only the larger growers having placed contracts. In beet and. mangel, the acreage for next year is going to be consideralrfy less than this season. Government Seed Bids. Under date of June 28. 1910. the United States department of agricul- ture, through the office of seed distri- bution, Washington, D. C. requested quotations on furnishing for immedi- ate delivery out of stocks on hand standard varieties of the seeds listed below in quantities approximately as follows : Vegetable Seed Bushels •Corn, sweet 4 ooo Beans, dwarf (hand-picked) 2000 Beans, pole (hand-picked) 2.000 "pans. Itmn (hnnd-picked) 2 OOO Peas (hand-picked) 4,000 „ , Pounds B^st 70.000 Cabbage 5 OOO Carrot 20.000 CoUards 3.000 Oneumber 30.000 Endive 6.000 Kale 3.000 Lottnce 60.000 Muskmelon 5 000 Okra 4.'000 Onion 40.000 ^"»r=nip. ^■r(•;^ of lOlO 8.O00 Parsley 5.000 Radish 75.000 s.niin«h. summer 10.000 Tomato 20 000 Turnip 30.000 Watermelon 10.000 Flower Seed Pounds. Aster, named varices 400 Antirrhinum 300 Balsam. CamrfLi fiowewngr 4 500 Calendula officinalis 1.000 Camd.vtuft. Empress 1.000 Centaurea cyanus 800 Chrysanthemum, annual mixed 400 Coreonslft bicolo*- or similar OOC* Cosmos, early flowering 1.000 IVIphiiiiuni. annual 400 TManthus Heddewigii. single 800 Dianthns Cbinensis. double 800 Hollyhock, annual mixed 500 Kschsoholtzia californica 1.500 Morning Glory, dwarf 1.000 Morning Glory, tall 2. OOO Mignonette, large flowering 1.500 NasturtiuM, dwarf, choice mixed 1.000 Nasturtium, tall, choice mixed 1.000 Pptimla. rtss. Ellsmere or similar 200 Poppy, peonv flowering 1.000 Popnv. Shirley. 1.000 Portulaoa. mixed /. 200 Sweet AlTssoni 800 Sweet Peas, choice mixed 5.000 ■^Innl!, ninnt (ln,v'=^ SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT- BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO "^""^ *°°r,f '^.^"scT'-'''"" CALIFORNIA Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of French and Holland Bulbs, ready shortly. Also PERENNIALS for Florists, Ask for special prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing THB I.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA ROOItY FORID, COLORADO. Contract growers of Oncumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squasb and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Com. GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Penrer, Eee Plant. Tomato. Okra. Asparaeus. Rhubarb. Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion. Bean>, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited, WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. AVholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Get Quotatlona From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Pa. J. Bolgiano & Son CAREFUL SEED GROWERS AND SEED DIS- TRIBUTORS FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS. Write for our 19! 9 Special Catalogue to Market Gardeners and Florists. Pratt a Light Sts., BALTIMORE, MD. For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 TEARS UNRIVAUED REFUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the A'inerican Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing lOOMUiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiinniiaiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniii BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia Wholesale Price List for FlorisU and Market Qardeners I ^iifliinmiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiunuiiiniiiiinninniiniinn Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALXPORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 33 Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER VARIETIES Trade Packets contain y^ oz. Trade pkt. Apricot Orchid. A dellg-htful and charming shade.. $0.25 Asta Ohn, Identical in color and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender 25 Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush. . .20 Columbia. This is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering Sweet Pea. While It Is not quite as early as the "Pink and White" (below) it produces 50 percent more flowers, a fact which every grower appreciates 60 Cream. Identical in color and size of blossom to Dohbie's Cream. It has immense blossoms very frilled and duplexed 20 Fordhook Pink and White 20 Heather Bell. The color Is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender 20 Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salmon pink 25 Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Long stem and a free producer Liberty. Brilliant red 20 Melody. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely re- sembling Countess Spencer Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is magnificent Mrs. A, A, Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink. Sow in late fall and winter for spring blooming Mrs. M. Spanolln. Black-seeded white Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink Pink and White. Blanche Ferry type. Our strain of tills is sii|.erior aLHl we recommend it to every- one w'th c-e-itest fo'itidence President Woodrow Wilson, Magenta rose 20 Rose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming 3( .26 .20 .25 .20 .20 .20 .66 8.00 .80 10.00 .86 10.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 .85 10.00 20 Song Bird. The flower is the same color as Florence Moore Spencer and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearson Songster. Giant early lavender Spring Maid. Light pink on a cream ground. It Is a most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne In foars on long stems Snow Flake. This is the best early-flowering white- seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne In wonderful profusion on long stems 26 Venus, Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20 Warbler. Rich mauve purple 26 Wedgewood. Identical in color and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood, and Is a magnifi- cent clear hlhe .... .^^_ _■ . - ■ White Orchid. White flowers of good substance Yarrawa. The color on opening Is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff with blush wings 20 MIXES. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .16 .25 .20 .66 8.00 .66 8.00 .66 8.00 .66 8.00 .66 .8.00 .90 12.00 .65 8.00 .80 10.00 .66 8.00 .80 10.00 .66 8.00 .80 10.00 .80 10.00 .66 8.00 .66 8.00 .60 6.60 WINTER FLOWERING-Unwin Types Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00' $4,00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasing lavender, long stems, a splendid commercial variety 30 WINTER FLOWERING-Grandiftors Types Oz. 14 Lb. Lb. Anita Wehrlnan. Lavender $0.60 $1.25 $5.00 Canary Bird. Early yellow 15 ,35 1.40 Christmas Countess r Mrs. C. H. Totty.. ( Sky blue 15 Earliest of All. < „, , ^ ..^ Christmas Pink* ( ^^""^ ^"^ ^^^^^ " Christmaa Prima Donna Mrs. F. J. Delansky. . . . Mrs. Alexander Wallace. Lavender 16 Christmas White J Mont Blanc > Pure white Florence Denzer. . \ Snowbird Burpee's Earliest White MIXED. Winter-Flowering Grandiflora I^P* 16 • Daybreak pink 15 .16 Black-seeded white 15 .35 1.20 ,3S 1.20 .36 1.20 .35 1.20 .35 1.20 .40 1.40 .35 1,20 Besides the varieties we list in this advertisement we will have the following Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas to offer: Miss Louise (Jude. Mis. Charles Zvolanek, Scarlet Etaperor. The Beauty, Ulumi- nator. Masterpiece and Zvolanek's Bine. We shall quote these as soon as definite crop reports are at hand. CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Etrtrplnnt. Snuash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED GARDEN SEED Beet. Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes In variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Dey St.. NEW YORK ami ORANGE. CONN. BRITISH SLEDS KELWAY'S LEADING BOUSE FOR IMPROVED FA KM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVFD FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIA L PRICES, stating. If possible, quantities required, inusirated Caialogw Free. KELWAY & SON, K^s-- LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: 'KELWAY, LANGPORT 34 The American Flokist. Jvly 19, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rypids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Ku^ene Davis. Grand. Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Ne.xt annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich , Septemuer 9-12, 1919. New York. — Adolph G. Hupfel & Sons, brewers, have planted 100.000 ; square feet, where beer had formerly been aged, with mushrooms. Greistloch, N. J. — Campbell's Early is a recommendable strawberry. Fred H. Bateman sold his at 40 cents a quart and realized $1,300 on one and one-quarter acres. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vesretables. Chicago, July 15. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen boxes, §2.25 to $2.50; celery. Michigan, crate, $1.00 to $1.25: leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 25 cents; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50; tomatoes, 4 baskets, $1.00 to $1.50. New York, July 14. — Celery, per doz. roots, 25 cents to $1.25; cucumbers, $1.50 to $2.00 per dozen; mushrooms, 75c to $3..50 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 15 to 30 cents; lettuce, per package, 50 cents to $2.00; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $2.00. Tomato Blight and Leaf Spot Control. .^.ccprding to the agricultural col- lege extension service of the Ohio State University. Columbus, tomato blight and tomato leafspot may be controlled by spraying T,'th Bordeaux mixture at intervals of 10 days. Small amoimts of Bordeaux ma^' be naade as follows : Dissolve one ounce of copper sulphate, commonly known as blue stone or as blue vitrol, in one-half gal- lon of water; dissolve one and one- half ounces of hydrated lime in an- other half-gallon of water; then pour the two solutions together and spray at once. Some of the many proprietary spray mixtures containing copper sul- phate -nhich are on the market give satisfactory results. Vejfetable Growers' Convention. The annual convention of the Vege- table Growers' Association of America, which will be held at Detroit, Mich., September 9-12, promises to be one of the most interesting and best attended meetings in the history of the organiza- tion. Special features will include a trade exhibit, an educational section and a small display of vegetables. Time will be taken during the three days to visit points of special interest in De- troit and vicinity, and much is being planned for the comfort, pleasure and entertainment of the delegates. The attendance, it is believed, will exceed the usual number of more than 500. All vegetable growers are urged to at- tend this meeting, which is being ar- ranged with a view to giving the great- est possible measure of pleasure, profit and satisfaction. Those desirlKg a copy of the pro- gramme, to be issued later, sr wish- ing further information, should write Sa.muel W. Severance, secretary, Louis- ville, Ky., or C. W. Waid, chairman of ttie convention committee. East I/an.'!lng, Mich. Summer Lettuce. By the term summer lettuce we mean leaf lettuce — such varieties as Grand Rapids and Simpson. Nothing in the line of head lettuce is of any value here (Ohio) in the summer. We say this with some emphasis because we have spared neither pains nor money for 10 years and we finally hoist the white flag, .All signs fail in dry weather should read — all varieties fail in hot weather. Sometimes we get a cool sum- mer and make a tolerable sucess, which tempts us to try again and the result is a half dozen miserable failures to one success. At the present cost of production, this procedure is not in- viting, and we leave it to somebody else. We used to produce the spring crop excessively and cold-store one-half for simimer use, but in recent years we have been unable to supply the demand fresh from the farm and cold storage has become a dream. To return to leaf lettuce, the funda- mental requirements are mechanical watering and uncovered seed. Some growers have not learned this, but the fact remains, do not cover your seed in summer. We remove the covering de- vice on the seed drill and run the seeds into the marks made by the marker. The roller wheel will gently press this down, squeezing the seeds into place with no covering. Then we start the watering and never stop as long as the sun shines, until our seeds are fast, which will be tvvo days. By this method failure is absent. When well up, we thin to 8 or 10 inches in the rows — and having the rows 12 to 14 inches apart. The wheel hoe can do the rest. We see to it that the land in use has some hu- mus. Then we use sulphate ammonia, or nitrate soda or nitrate of potash as top-dressing, the latter being the best under most conditions. Without ample water, it is useless to attempt summer lettuce in most parts of this country. Some years it is a paying crop; the greater the difficulties, the greater the reward is true again. We sold large quantities last year in August at 15 cents per pound, when at Christmas before it ruled at 12i/4 cents. Maeketman. Vejfetable Markets. With steady shipments during the period, July 8-15, markets showed some improvement according to re- potts to the bivreau of markets of the department of agriculture. Ail potato markets advanced from 50 to 75 cents, the largest gains appearing in the west. Eastern shore of Virginia Cob- blers went up steadily at shipping points, closing at $6.25-$6.75 per bar- rel f. o. b. All markets showed ad- vances of from $1 to $1.50, closing at $7-$7.50. New York and Philadelphia were somev.'hat lower. Norfolk Cob- blers advanced, registering gains of $1 and closing at ^.50-$6.50. South- western Bliss Triumphs, sacked, showed little change, moving .at $4- $4.50 in northern markets. North Carolina Cobblers showed light ad- vances closing at .$5.75-.$6.25. Onion markets were stronger. Virginia yel- low stock ranged higher at shipping points closing at ,$2.75 par 100 pounds. ConsumJng markets showed .advances asd closed at $2.75-$3.25 per bushel hamper. California yellows sold for .$6.50 in northern markets. Kentucky stock showed a gradual increase at shipping points to $4.75-$5. Tomatoes made a slight advance. Tennessee 4's went to $1.70-$1.80 at shipping points, but closed a little weaker. Con- suming markets showed a closing range of $1.75-$2.50 but Chicago mar- kets were somewhat lower, Minneapolis quoted a few Mississippi 4's at $1.25- $1.75. New Jersey 4's appeared in eastern markets selling at a wide range of $1.75-$3.25. Shipments increased to 440 cars compared with 336 last week and 520 a year ago. New Jersey led with 219 cars while Tennessee shipped 148. Nashville, Tenn. GOOD SUMMER TKADIi In spite of the very hot days and the hegira to the country of large numbers of the fashionable folks, trade contin- ues good; in fact, unusually so for the season. The clerks and salespeople in the stores are now taking advantage of the period and are enjoying vacations. Some of the trade still have good roses, a few carnations and gladioli are now coming in. Rubrum lilies also help out quite a little. Funeral work, however, forms the greater part of the demand. NOTES. The Joy Floral Co. is cutting a nice lot of Columbia, Russell and Killarney. All their carnations are now coming from fleld-grown plants, but in about 10 days, cuttings will commence from the houses on next winter's stock. It will require about two more weeks to make all repairs to the houses damaged by the recent hailstorms, which entailed an expense of about $7,000 for glass and labor in putting it in. The Mclntyre Floral Co. reports good business but stock has been limited. Roses are scarce, there are no carnations but they have enough small flowers of various sorts to take care of a very good call. Geny Bros, are doing well in the call for funeral work and have a good sup- ply of rubrum lilies to help out. They are also receiving fine roses and glad- ioli. Miss Lillian Joy is visiting friends and relatives in Kansas City. M. C. D. Buffalo. BUSINESS EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS. The usual duUnessi due to summer did not manifest itself this year. June ended with a rush up to the last hour and with the exception of two days, business has been better than is gen- erally the ease at this season. Con- tinued c'ry weather has caused the out- door stock to show inferiority. Indoor flowers are small. Some good Rus- sell roses are offered, also American Beauties and few are going to waste. Gladioli are improving and are very welcome at this time. Sweet peas, larkspurs, calendulas and a few out- door flowers are helping out in the sales. The cleaning and repairing of the greenhouses is now going on and most of the growers will be busy in this line until the call for the annual picnic and the Detroit convention, at which from all reports, there will be a large delegation from this city. KOTES. "Everything comes to him who waits." The latest is that all flower '^Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages. ^Til, witii ."^C illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw. man- afier of the Oasis Farm & Orcbard Co.. Kos- well. N. M. CI nth Bound, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., GEtEOAGO 1919. The American Florist. 35 Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize In Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nastnrtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. Mention the American Florist when writing fieneral Bulb Company (Westerbeek & Klyn, re-organ.) 110 Water St., New York, N. Y. BUY QUALITY. IT PAYS. Ask for our quotations on Holland and French Bulbs Mention the American Florist toheji writing Seed Packets FLOWER SBBD SIZBS TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG, MASS., TJ. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Groirera of Flower aod Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocfes are very complete. KOCHESTER, N. V. The Flower Cltj Mention the American Florist when writing shops here will be closed all day Sun- days. This is only in line with the progress being- made by the trade in other directions. With but rare ex- ceptions, the work can all be turned out by Saturday night, and in the new way^of things, all can enjoy the same "day off." Florists in other cities please note Buffalo shops are closed on Sunday. Carl Grohman, foreman at S. A. -Anderson's range can be seen almost every evening enjoying his automobile, resting after the strenuous day's work. John pnebelkorn. of the S. A. Ander- son staff, is building a cottage at Crystal Beach. Please tell us why. John. Mark Palmer and wife are spend- ing the .summer vacation at Muskoka. Visitor : Miss Ben Boldt, Denver, Colo. Bison. Salem, Ma.ss. — The ret.ail business of J. M. Ward & Co., has been purchased by Norman W. Himter and Howard Evans, and will be continued under the name of Ward's Greenhouses. SEEDS RUTABAGA Crop Season 1919 Ready for shipment about August 1st. Our stock is pure and true to name, and we grow seeds of specially strong germination. Upper Columbia Co. MARBLE, WASH. Mention the American Florist when writing Otaheite Oranges Out of 2!4-in. pots, at $10 00 per 100. BEGONIA LUMINOSA True stock, outot4-in. pots, at $1000 per 100; and DRACAENA INDIVISA Exceptiouallv fine stock, out o( 4-in. pots, at $25.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y- Alonzo J Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Abundauce of Plants Alirays on Hand. See our display adv. In June 7th Issue. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Dracaena Indivisa Good thrift,!' plants for growing on from 2 inch pots. $2 50 Tier 100; any quantity. Smilax, from 2-inch pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOiiO. Salvia Splendens, good strong plants from seed bed.*.5.nn er 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-in. pots, »2.00 per 100. i.iiniiiimiiiiitinitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiuiiiiiniiiiiuiriiiiiiiiKiii:iiiiiiiriiiiiiirik Michell's I Flower Seedsl Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, ALLEGANY, N. Y Tf vou are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for July delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, '^'"■^^ZilS"'"' Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras. etc., ASTERS and FIjOWER SEEI>S in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, wHte ,TOHN BODGEB & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA I Dait>y, Double English i = Tr. pkt Oz. = I Monstrosa Pink .. «oz.,$i.50 $0.50 = E Monstrosa White.. Moz., i.M .50 = = Monstrosa Mixed.. J4 oz., 1.25 .50 i = Longfellow Pink 40 $3.00 = i Snowball White .40 2.' | I Mixed -30 i.50| I Myosotis I = Alpestris Victoria -26 l-OO i I EUza Fanrobert -25 l.oo | I Pansy Seed i g MicheU's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, » giant e E strain, which for size of hkKjm. heavy te.xture E = and varied colors iind shades cannot be sur- s = pas!-ed. Half tr. pkt., 30c; fiOc per tr. pkt.; E i %nz , $1.25; $7,00 per oz. Giant TrimBTdeau, = = Mixed. Large flowering and choice colors. = E 'Ir. pkl.,30c; $l..W[eroz. | I Giant Sorts in Separate Colors i E Tr. pkt. Oz. = E Azure Blue $0.40 $2.76 = E Black Blue 40 2.75 = E fmperor William, biue .40 2.75 = E Hortensia Red -40 2.75 = i King of the Blacks 40 2.7o e = Lord Beaconslleld, lurp v violit. .40 2 75 = I Peacock, blue, claret and white.. .40 2 75 = = Snow Queen, pure white .40 2.75 = i Striped and Mottled 40 2.75 = E White with Eye 40 2.75 i E Pure Yellow -40 2.75 | I Yellow with Eye 40 2.75 | = 1 Also nil otherSea»onabieSetds,Bulbsaud I I aupplies. Send for Wholesale Catalog I e (Henry F. Michell Co.| I 518 Market St., Ptilladelphia, Pa | riiiliniiiiiiiliiiiiiiMiiMlliiiiiiiiiriiuiiliintiiiiiiiiiliiiiuiltiitiiiiiiiiiini iiiiiiHr: Mention the American Florist when writing 36 The American Florist. Jidy 19, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Kdward Moon, Morrisvill*^, Pa.. Presi- dent: Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., Vice- President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel; J. W.Hill, Dea Moines, Iowa Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1920. A HEARING on the proposed eradica- tion of Berberis vulgaris in the state has been called by the Illinois depart- ment of agriculture at the capitol building, Springfield, August 9 at 10 : 00 a. m. Seaford, Del. — V. R. Allen, comment- ing on the "Prison Penalty Bill for Nurserymen," attention to which has been called in The American Florist, says : "The proposed bill would rob the firm which has devoted a lifetime to the business of the benefit of its years of labor and give the advantage to per- sons who have devoted little time to the industry. I hope the bill will not pass." Monument to Apple Tree. WTien the Ohio State Horticultural Society holds its annual summer meet- ing at Proctorville, Lawrence county, July 23, thore will be a monument dedicated to the first Rome Beauty apple. The first tree of this variety was planted in an orchard near that city 102 years ago. Peony Bulletin. We are in receipt of Bulletin No. 8 of the American Peony Society, con- taining, among other features, "How to Make the Most Money Out of an Acre of Peonies," by Wm. A. Peterson, Chicago, and "How to Hybridize Peo- nies," by A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., both important contributions to the literature of the peony. Grape Rot Prevented by Spraying. In many places throughout Ohio, grapes are about the only fruit that was left by the frost and now the grrapes are beginning to rot, according to the news letter of the agricultural college extension service dated July IS, which says that gra,pe rot may be con- trolled by spraying two or three times with Bordeaux mixture at intervals of 10 days. Small amounts of the mix- ture may be made as follows : Dis- solve one ounce of copper sulphate, commonly known as blue stone or blue vitriol, in one-half gallon of water; dissolve one and one-half ounces of hydraled lime in another one-half gal- lon of water; then pour the two solu- tion.s together and spray at once. Fruit Crop Reports. The condition of the commercial ap- ple crop in the United States as shown by reports to the bureiu of crop es- timates, July 9, indicates a yield of 24,454,000 barrels as compared with 24,584,000 in 1018. New York promises less than one-third of last year's pro- duction, the middle west shows an in- crease. New England has good pros- pects and middle Atlantic states h.ave on a whole about 20 per cent below 1918. The total commercial pear pro- duction of the country is placed at 7,- (i91,000 bushels, a slight increase over last year. A heavy crop in California, and the west generally, contrasts witli the poor showing made by New York, Michigan, Illinois, New Jersfey and Delaware. In peaches the July report indicates a total crop of 30,082,000 bushels, an increase of 45 per cent over the light crop a year ago. The Late Theodore E Ilgenfrltz. Theodore E. Ilgenfritz for many years manager of the I. B. Ilgenfritz & Sons Co., Monroe, Mich., died sud- denly bX his home in that city, June 25, following an illness of only 24 hours of heart disease. The deceased was 63 years of age. After a course in the Monroe public schools and at Albian college, he took an active interest in the affairs of the nursery company which was founded by his father a number of years pre- vious. He was well known in the trade and was one of the leadin.g citi- zens in the community in which he lived and the news of his passing was received with sincere sorrow by a host of friends in all walks of life. He is survived by a widow, one son and a daughter, and several brothers and sisters, among the former being Charles A., Wilbert F., Frank L., and Thomas I., of Monroe, and Edgar C. Ilgenfritz, of Detroit. Injury of Fruit Trees in Winter. The severe winter of 1917-1918 caused irreparable injury to thousands of fruit trees in Indiana, according to Circular No. 87 of the agricultural experiment station, Purdue University, Lafayette. The heaviest toll was taken of the peaches, the damage as a whole cut- ting the bearing acreage at least 60 per cent. In the case of the apple, the young trees from three to 14 years suf- fered the greatest injury. The most severe damage in both the peach and apple originated in the trunk and main branches. This was undoubtedly due to the degree of maturity as these por- tions of the tree would be the last to ripen. The extent of the injury was far gieater in the peach than in the apple, the sapwood being invariably killed. In the apple, the frost cankers were particularly noticeable in the crotches of the main limbs and on the trunk on the southwest side of the tree. A line of demarkation soon ap- peared between the dead and living tissues and the trouble assumed much the same appearance as fire blight cankers, with brown sunken areas of dead bark. Indeed, there has been much confusion between the two. In late summer and fall, the dead bark began to crack and slough off from the tree and rot fungi were often present. A sparse or thin foliage on certain limbs or over the entire tree has been an indication of winter injury. This condition has occasionally been mani- fested without killing of the bark and in such cases the sapwood has been In- jured. The cleaning out of the wound should be followed by painting the exposed wood. A white lead paint, somewhat thicker than would be used in ordinary outdoor work will answer the purpose. To each quart of paint add one ounce of finely pulverized mercuric bichlor- ide, (corrosive sublimate) and stir thoroughly. This will increase the fun- gicidal value of the paint and retard the growth of wood-decaying organ- isms. Powdered corrosive sublimate in bulk may be purchased through any druggist. It is very poisonous if taken internally and must be handled ac- cordingly. It is realized that the paint- ing of wounds is not universally ad- vocataed because of retarded healing, but under Indiana conditions where heart rot, blister canker and other dls- THB Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVUiLB XURSERIES Catalogues and Price Lists Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, - OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing HflFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes sappUed. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursery Co. Evergreen Specialists UrsesI Growers in America Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Address PEACOCK DAHIilA FARMS, F. 0. Berlin. H. J. Williamstown Juno., N, T, Mention the American Florist when writing VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thnnbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, spireas. Etc Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. -h. PONARD a I-. I UIEST GROVE ™e UJONES CO I Mr I " PENN'A. Robert Pyle, Pres. I ' AnL Wnlzer,Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price Sl.TB. American Florist Co. 440 S. Denrbom St., Chlcaso IBOLIUM I'y^/i'S HARDY PRIVET, a. ibota x ovaiifoiium) To be sent out in the Fall of 1919. More about it later. Wm)EMONl'miRslRfE'sT£?-: Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY NEW HAVEN. CONN. 1919. The American Florist. 37 G[RANIIMS A special lot of as fine stock as any one could want. 2% inch Rose pots. 100 1000 1600 Ricard $6.00 $45.00 1500 Poltevine 5 00 46.(0 500 S. A. Nutt 4.00 35.00 GENISTAS 1500 fine well grown stock, 3 inch pots ... 15 00 120.00 Will make extra fine faster stock. Asparagus Plumosus Z)4, inch, very heavy, as good as 4 inch, $10.00. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 303 Bulletin Bdg., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing eases appear, it is felt that the paint- ing- of large wounds is advisable. In addition to canker treatment, ■winter-injured trees should receive the best of care and be given every en- ■couragment for vigorous growth. The usual winter spray .should be applied. Pruning will not generally be nece.s- .sary, for in treating a. winter-injured tree, one and sometimes several dead limbs have to be removed and a further reduction of the leaf surface would not be desirable. However, where a thin top and small leaves with absence of bark injury indicates that the trouble is largely in the sapwood, removal of some branches may not be out of place. A good mulch of barnyard manure, at least 200 pounds for a 10-year-old tree, will assist in providing and saving moisture which will be a wonderful help to the tree. Apply not closer th.an two feet to the trunk and well out un- der the spread of branches. If manure is not available, straw or shredded com fodder is recommended. Where culti- vation has been practiced it may well be continued, but where the trees are in sod and it is impossible to apply a manure mulch, the application of two to five pounds of nitrate of soda scat- tered broadcast beneath the tree is sug- gested for the poorer soils. Cleveland. BULK OF SUPPLY OUTDOOP. GROWN. Roses and a few carnations are about the only indoor cut flowers that arrive daily. The balance of stock shown is outdoor grown. This consists of every- thing from gladioli, sweet pe.as, sweet Williams, gypsophilas, and in fact all other standard or commercial flowers. The others we all know as really noth- ing but "weeds," but some of these are rather pretty, and make up fine for bas- kets and bouquets and help fill in for funeral work. They usually sell for 50 cents to .$1.00 per bunch of 25 sprays, which nets the grower a fair return for his labor. While roses are again ar- riving in good supply, the quality is of a summer basis. In carnations, the few that do arrive, are rather (-unall and off color. Sweet peas are plentiful, but sell well. Water lilies are good stock and clean up daily. Gladioli are quite plentiful, Francis King, Hadley, and America being the principal varieties. A strike of telephone operators. July 12, is interfering with busines.s and last Monday a one-dny "car strike" also knocked the local business. New fancy fern and asparagus and adiantiim are In good supply. CALIFORNIA FREESIAS Fine Bulbs Now in Stock PURITY (Improved) 1000 %-i^ Inch $ 5.00 %■% inch 8.50 %-% Inch 12.50 PURITY (Improved) Vau^an's Special Strain. 1000 %-i^ inch $ 6.00 1^-5/8 inch 10.00 5/o-M Inch 15.00 JUST ARRIVED We have received our consignments of the followring Bulbs, previous to the date on which F. H. B. embargo went into force. Per 100 Amaryllis Johnsonii, 7- 9 in. ..$23.00 Amaryllis Johnsonil, 9-11 in... 40 00 Per 1000 Anemones, Single, Mixed $15 00 Anemones, Double, Mixed 15.00 Per 1000 Ranunculus Persian, Mixed $15.00 French, Mixed 15.00 Turban, Mixed 15.00 CHINESE "JOSS" LILIES Write for Prices. Favor us with your order for French, Dutch, Japanese Bulbs. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york Mention the American Florist when writing GERANIUIV1S S. A. Nutt in almost any quantity for July a few for August and ijone for September or early October, so it is wise to make yourself safe by buying right now. Price $15.00 per 1000 with postage added if by parcel post. Please slate which, poster express. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTE«. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Orders booked now for January 1920 delivery. F. DORNER fi SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, - - - INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writing giiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiiiiiniiiuiiuiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiuiuiiiiiiniuiiiiuiiiiiiiuiii| II Robert Craig Co... I g"^ PALMS I and NoveltieB in t>ecoratlve Plants. B I Market and 49tb Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when wHtinff CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthonnim NoTCltles My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing 38 The Ameri ca n Fl orjst. July 19, FERNS Now Ready For Immediate Shipping. 8 inch BOSTONS $1.00 9 inch BOSTONS $2.00 Our stock of 6 inch and 7 inch Bostons will be ready in about a month. Owing to the new law prohibiting the importation of rooted plants. Palm stock will be scarce in the near future. If any one was to tell you that the country wns goin? dry 10 years ago you would not have believed them. It has gone dry bui we didn't predict it. We dO predict the shortage of Palms at the present time Buy our strong, sturdy stock and avoid the shortage. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA 2in... .81.25 per doz. 3 in $2.00perdoz. lade up $10.00 and $12.00 per doz. 5 in., ma This stock is Avell rooted and reaay for shipping. LATANIA PALMS \ Per doz. \ Sin 82.00 5 in. 4in 3.00 6in. Per doz. Exceptiocally stroDg plants especially $6.00 suited for porch and window box plant- 9.00 ing and decorating. 2^^ in 15c S in 35c 4 in. 5 in. CROTONS ao.35 50 1.00 Well established and nicely colored leaves. DRACAENA INDIVISA 5 in $30.00 per 100 Strong healthy plants and plenty of them. Buy now for next season. 2 in. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptionally fine stock for immediate shipment. .$35.00 per lOOO USED FLOWER POTS v\ e can save you money on pots. We are not using many of our small pots as we are growing larger stock, isote prices. ^H in 84.15 per 1000 3 in $6.34 per ICOO 214 in 4.87 " 3^ in 7.80 i GEORGE WITTBOLD CO. 745 Bucklrpam Place, CHICAGO L. D. Phone: Graceland 1112. A good attendance was had at the July florists' club meeting-. A lunch furnished by Carl Hagenburger, of West Mentor, O., was enjoyed by all. The picnic arrangements w(?re con- cluded. This will take place July 23 at Willoughbeach park. Games and sports of all kinds are on the pro- gramme. A baseball game betwf en ths wholesalers and retailers promises to be the big "eveirt". Come and bring the children. The flim of Knoble Bros, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $.^,000, the officers of the company being as follows : H. P. Knoble, presi- dent and treasurer; Frank Ritzen- thaler, vice-president; Ida M. Knoble, secretary. Mrs. Eichoff's store, 6S26 Woodland avenue, was entered by burglars July 11, and everything turned upside down by the thieves. Nothing of known value has been missed so far. The florists have been hard hit by the "jury wheel" the past few months. Among those who have served on the jury are P. C. Hahn, W^. A. Calhoon. Harry Dow and G. G. Stehn. H. T. Miller and family. Alliance, O., visited this city July 8. They motored here from Lake Brady, where they are spending a few weeks, "camping out." The sympathy of the trade is felt for George, Herb and Guy Bate, whose father, Richard Bate, died July !* at the age of 70 years. C. F. B. Baltimore, Md. — John Simon, 1639 Eastern avenue, has opened a branch store at 1019 South Kenwood avenue- BAY TREES New Stock, Scarce Now Ready. F. O. B. Chicago Standards. 24 to 30 in. 30 to 32 in. 36 in. 24 to 28 in. 45 in. 4Sin. 20 in, 30 in, Per Pair $24.00 2 2.00 23.00 25.00 Stem 48 in. 48 in. 48 in. 48 in. Crow n 32 to 34 in. 36 to 38 in. 40 to 42 in. 46 to 48 in. Per Pair $32.60 45.00 50.00 60.00 Pyramids. BOXWOODS Height Base Per Pair Height Base Per Pair 4Hto5n. 22 to 24 in. $21.00 S^toett. 24 in. $25.00 Crating (if ordered) extra at cost. Eacli 30 inches lii^ $2.25 42 inches high 4.50 PYRAMIDS ( 48 inches higli S.OO Pacliing at cost. Tubs 50 to 75 cents extra. Standard Bay Tree VaUghafl's Sccd StOFC, ChicagO Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 39 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSSUM. Alyssnm, Double Giant, 2-lnch, $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparfiffus Plamosns. 3V>-in., very heavy and as good as 4-iD,, %H> per 100. C. U. Liggit, 3<13 Bulletin Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green. lO-iu. tubs. 20 to 24-in. high. So to .$S: 12-in. tubs. 22 to 28-in. high. $8 to $10 earh. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. BAY TREES. Bay Trees. New stock, now ready. F. O. B. Chicago. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Pyramids and globe shaped. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. BULBS. Bulbs. American grown. Large size bulbs that will bloom. Princeps, single nose. $10; double nose, $15; Kmperor, single nose, $20; double nose, $30 per 1000. Buy from grower. Ship Aucust or September. Terms cash f. o. b. Portsmouth, Va.. buyer's risk. COTTON FLORAL CO.. 333 High St., Portsmouth. Va.- Bulbs. Freesia Purity (Improved), V.-%-lnch, $8.50 per 1.000; %--}4-inch, $13.50 per 1.000. Calla Lily. lVj-2-lnch. $9 per lOO. McHutchlnson & Co.. 05 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. Holland and BYench. Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St.. New York. CAl/ADICMS Caladiums. fancy leaved, 3-lnch pots, each, 35c; doz.. $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and Now York. CARNATIONS. PIEI.D-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine large bushv stock. Alice— ?8.00 per 100; .f75.00 per 1.000. WIETOR BROS.. 30 East Randolph Street, Chicago. Carnations, rooted cuttings. Lnddie. $75 per 1.000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. POMPONS. EARLY VARIETY OP DOUBLE WHITE AN FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TH. This Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself. Plants, 2V4-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Chrysanthemums in all leading Tarleties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CYCIiAMEN. Cyclamen, SV.-in., fine stock. $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 168 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia f'arms, Williamstown Jet., N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracatna Indivisa. 4-In., $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 10!); 5-in.. $3.75 per doz.; $30.00 per 100; Gin.. $0.00 per doz.; 7-in.. $7.20 per doz. Oeovge Wittbold Co "•"= d..-vi — i r>i-.„ Chicago. 745 Buckingham Place. Dracnena Indivisa. Good thriftv plants from 2-in.. pots. $2.r.O per 100. Elmer Rawlihgs, Allegany, N. Y. PERNS. Ferns. Bostons, Sin.. $1.00; 9-in., $2.00 each. Fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns. A splendid lot for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. I'lcrsou, Tnrrytown, N. Y. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. PREESIAS. Freesias, California, Purity (Improved!, %-V.- in., $5.00; %-%-in.. $8.50; %-%-ln.. $12.50 per looO. Purity (Improved). Vaughan's Special Strain. %-V.-ln . .$0.00; V-%-ln.. $10.00; %-"4- in.. $15.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. Freesia Purity. % to %-ln., $6; % to %-in.. $0.50; % to %-in., $15; %-ln., $18 per 1,000. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. GENISTAS. Genistas. Fine well grown stock, 3-in. pots. S15 per 100. $120 per 1000. C. TI. I.lggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Fine 2-in. stock, ready for imme- diate shipment. Beauty Poitevine. Alnh. Ricard. Abhie Schaffer. Miss F. Perkins, etc.. $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums. A special lot of fine stock. 2%- in.. Ricard and PoitTOine, $5 per lOO; $4!i per 1000: S. A. Nutt. $4 per 100. $35 per 1000; C. U. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadel- phia, Pa. Geraniums. 75.000 at reduced price. Nutt. Castellane and others; extra strong plants. 4- in. 1214c; SlA-in., 9c; 3-in., 7V.c; 2Vi-in., 4^e; 214-in., 3"/oC. L. J. ROWE, Titusville. Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. $15.00 per 1.000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, for fall delivery. Pot grown, 4-in., $30.00 per 100; 6-in., $60.00 per 100. S. S. Skldelsky & Co.. BO Park Place, New York City. rviES. Hardy English Ivv. Goovl strong 2-in. stock $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. R. Vincent. .Tr.. & .Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2%-in. pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER. 711-741 Hamilton Axe., North Bergen, N. J. MAGNOMA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co.. La Porte. Ind. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers. Southgate. London, England. Cattleyas. Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana and Lantania. For sizes and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. George Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms. Phoenix Roebelenii. 10-in. and 12-in. luhs. 30 to 36-in. high. 30 to 36-in. spread, $15.00 to $20.00 each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts.. I'liUadelpbia. I'a. if You Dd Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 40 The American Florist. July 19, POINSETTIAS. Poinaettias, true type. 2%-iii. pot plants, $10.00 per 300. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Poinsettia. Ready now. Thrifty young stock, 2i4-in. pots. $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. THE STORKS & HARKISON CO., Piuncsville. O. PRIMULAS. PRIMULAS. 100 10.X> Obeonii'a. heavy 2^ -in ; ready now on through August in variety. . . .$5.00 $45.00 Kewensis, 2^-in., ready in Aug.... 4.00 37.50 .Mdlacoides, 3 vars. 2Vi-iii.. read.y in Aug ; 5.00 45.00 Chlneusls. 7 vars.. 2^-in., read.y in Aug 5.00 45.00 Cinerarias. 2'/t-in., ready in Aug... 5.00 45.00 Calceolarias. 2',4-in.. ready in Auff. . . 5.O0 45.00 All stock sold up to time noted above. Book your order now to be assured of first- class stock. All stock wrapped in moss to in- sure carrying through in case of delay. Cash with order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM Di;i..\W.\UB "The Primrose Man" OHIO Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 568-670 Washington St., Butfalo, N. Y. ROSES. ROSE STOCK. Good 2%-in. plants. 100 1000 Sunburst $5.00 $45.00 GEORGE KEINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Roses, own root. 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Winter-flowering roses. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, oniou, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and (Jranditiora and S'pencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dei-o Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering: Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Phila- dolpliia. Pa. Seetis. Sweet Pe&s for fall sowing. Ri^en- t-er, Unwin and Grandiflora types. For varieties ;ind prices see display advertisement elsewhere i'l this issne. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and Xew York. .-ieeds. Cineraria. Half Dwarf, finest mixed, re-selected and improved strain, trade packet .$1 O.J: oz.. .$50.00. John Bodger & Sous Co., Los Angeles, Calif. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in tLils issue. Henry F. Micbell Co.. 518 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. SEEDS. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and rteld com on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes- boro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont, Neb. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock beretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advert! &ing here. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George K. Pedrich & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N. J. S'eed. Beet, sweet corn. bean, ouiou sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon, application. S. D. Woodrufl' & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growera for the trade: Beans, peas, svreet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B, Clarfc Seed Co., Milford, Conm Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality.- .Teroiue B. Uic'e Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son. Light. Pratt and Fllicott Sts.. Baltimore, 31d. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock CJo., 4013 Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. iV; M. Godineau, Angers. France. SEEDS. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and Nasturtium a specialty. Boutzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas. etc. C. C, Morse & Co.. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Flowor and vegetable. All ^osonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., I'hilHdelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. BrastUi Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif. Garden Seeds, All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Speeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Kapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Lamlreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SOLANU^I Cherries. Cleveland. 2i^-in., $8.00 per 100; New Yellow. Orange Queen, 2J^-in., $10.00 per 100. Wm. P. Kasting Co.. 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. STEVIA. STEVIA Fine healthy stock — 2-iuch, $3.00 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove Ul. VEGETABLE PIiANTS. Celery plants. Easy Blanching, now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growers In place of Golden Self-Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the field, $2.25 per l.OOU; $6.00 per 3,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. VINCAS. 50,000 Variegated Vinca rooted cuttings. Fine summer rooted stock, many now making shoots from underground bulbs. Just right for potting, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Cash. I. K. KRAMER & SON. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cata- logue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., .?3.00. Tiie Excell Laboratories. 115 E. South Water St., Department A, Chicago. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds ADout If 1919. The American Florist. 41 MISCKLLANEOUS. Master Brand pulverized sheep manure: vine aiul plant manure. Quotations on any quantity upon application. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co.. 4i:il S LaSalle St.. Chicago. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 inches in length. SG.50. Geo. H. AnEermueller Co.. 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. AH high grade and healthy. For Tarieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12- in., $2.2.'i: 14-ln., $3.00; 16-in.. $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-G6 Randolph St.. Detroit. Mich. Refrigerators. Write lor catalogue. Buck- binder Bros.. Room 731. 11 S. La Salle St., Chi- cago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co., Lansing. Mich. Hill's ETCrgreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed Arms. Manufactured by CLA^ & SON. Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Ex- change Ave.. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Xursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and pi-ice lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. The perfect weeder. Stirs up the soil and cuts out the weeds at the same time. By mail 60o. Then. Niemoth, EsthervUle. la. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6.00. Hood stoi'k. Cash, please. Gorham Prlntery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all !?izes. Henry A. Dieer, 714-716 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Rcgau I'rintiug House, 5:i3 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Olnzing Points. 1.000. SOc, postpaid. Uenrv A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut sn.. Philadelphia, Pa. Pn^llers of high grade for greenhouses. Write f.jr catalogue. Oiblln & Co., UUca, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mfifitica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Piiitridge & Co.. Chicago. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Wired toothpicks. 10.000. $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowea. Berlin, N. Y, Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Bos Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. FLORISTS' SUPPIilES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, cblffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 175 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house In the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL Sr:PPLY CO.. 15 Otis St., Boston, Mass. Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCalhim Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh. Pa. FloiJsts' supplies of all kinds. 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Reed & Keller, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Gi'eonhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of jireenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co.. 2(i42 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Fit greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moist uie. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co.. 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton. O. <";t('fiilnnis(.' construction, cypress roof material Jintl ill! ;;r<'cnhonse flttinga. Plans and sketches sii!niiitio(i on re(|uest. Johu C. Mouingor C<.)., 0.)S Itliu/khawk St.. Chicago. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenbonses. Superior in construction, durablp and innxpensive. Write for estimate. Tlie Fole.7 Greenbouse 5IfK. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave.. Cbicago. Greenilouse constniction. Write U3 for an estimate and sketch on your proposed gre^- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Aye., Chicago. Pecli.v Cvpress. dron siding, ship lap. floorinff. wiiito cedar posts, etc., everything iu lumber. Adam Scbillo Lumber Co.. 1oj6 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenbouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumb«t Co., Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St.. Buffalo. N. Y. :sasn operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Dcrry Village, N. H. rOTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the followir.* sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2>4-in.. ?5.53; 2V2-in.. $6.80: 3-in.. $8.45: 3%-ln.. $10 40; 4-ln., $13.00 per 1.000. less 25 oer cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Nebiaska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha. Keb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co.. Idavilie. Ind. Florists' red pots, nil sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. Tlie Peters & Reed Pot- tt-r.v Co., South Zanesvillc. O. Red Pots. Before buying, write tor prices. George Keller ['ottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St.. Cblciigo. Pot-i We aie prepared to ship all styles and sizes ou order. Write tor prices. .K. H. news & Co.. Inc., Cambridge. Mass. INSECTICIDES. Madison, Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1.000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. S'chlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. Springfleii] Mass. Pillshnrv Carnation Staples. 1.000 tor 35c; 3,000 tor $1. 1. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. III. WIRE DESIGNS. .Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list, .fuseph Ziska & Sons. Chicago. !f You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 42 The American Florist. July 19^. WIRE STAKES. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Phlla., WHOIiESAIiE CUT FIXJWERS. Allen. .T. K., New York. Amling Co.. E. C, Chicago. Ansermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Eassett &. Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Beraing, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. BiKllong Co.. J. .4... Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn.. Chicago. Coan. ,T. J.. Inc.. New York. Erne »& Company, Chicago. Foerster Co.. Joseph. Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Proment. H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart. George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw, Floral Co.. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Jones, Percy. Inc.. Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F.. BufEalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co.. The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten. John, Chicago. Kuehn. C. A., St. Louis. Mo. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co.. Kansas City. Mo. Mackie, William, New York. McCalliun Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos, G.. Philadelphia. Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson. A. N.. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co.. C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. I'olykranas. Geo. J.. New York. Pyter & Co.. A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Eeinberg, George. Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Slinn. Riertel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan. W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. The Long Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner, 0. A. & L, A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New Y'ork. f fc^A^^^^bJi^'^'^'fc'a ^^^^^^■^^^ Greenhouse Construction \ BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tell.s the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.75. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.75. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago .■.s.s.s.s.s.s.'».»-»-»-»-»-»-».^^».»-».»-^^»-^^»-»-».^^».».»-»-»-»-^»,s.»-»-^^^^^s.»-.«?tM jtiiitMiuiiiiiitniiiiiitHittiiitMitiitiiiitiiiuinittniiiiiirniiiiiiniiiniMiiiiitiirniuiniiittiirMiitiiniiii!tiiiiiniiiiMiitii:tiiitiiiMiiiniwHiiiiiiiiriiiMiiiiiitiinHn[iniiMtir;iMiii i In the Erection of I I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I I Only the Best of Material Is Used. | I In designing your bouse, we always consider the use for which the house i I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- | I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. | THE FOLEY GFEIKECISE WIG. CO. | I Besi^ner Builders Heating Engineers = Main Office and Facttry 3100 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, 111. DowDtowfl Office Slate-Lake BIdg. ?llllll]ltlltllUIIIMlUllllllllllllllllllllllll1IMIIIIIIIIIl'IIIIIlllIlllllllllllllllIlllllllIllllllllltlIIIIlllllIII!lItllinilllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIII)lllllllllllllllllllllttlllllllllltllllllltl1lllllll)tlllIl~ Mention the American Florist when writing The Recognized Standard Insecticide .\ spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, .fl.OO Gallon. $2.50 FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other Mights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart. Jl.CO. Gallon, J3.50 VERMINE For eel Avorms, angle ^oi'ms and other worms ■working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, N. J. WHOLiESALiE CUT FIjOWERS. Vaughan, A. L.. & Co., Chicago. Welland & Risch Co.. Chicago. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Wittbold, Geo,, Co.. Chicago. Young & Co.. A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John. New York. Zech & Mann. Chicago. A LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A„" LOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLiAND Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 43 n D ■ □ H D D ■ n n n H □ ■ □ □ THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST r-i This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes K the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler busine-is n D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fael economy. nBDaDBDvaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. NOT CAST IRON D D Kroeschell Bros. Go. n ■ G ■ D ■ D 452 W.Erie St. CHICAGO D ■ a n i:iiiiiiiiii[ii]iiiiii!itMiiiiii[iiiiinifiii()ii[iiifiiiiiiiriiirtiitiiirMiiiiiiii[t o... ':(> Erne & Co IS ExcellLiboratoties. II Evres H G. 27 Fallon Florist 2i Florist Specialty Co. 1)1 Foersten o Jo^eph . 14 Foley Greenhouse Mlgfo 42 Ford M C 23 Ford William P.... 2( Fox J M & >on Inc . 27 Frauenielder (' 28 Freeman Mrs J B . 27 Frey C H 28 Frey & Frey ;8 Friedman 29 Htoment H E 2( Futterman Bos 22 Galvio ThosF /7 Gasser J M i o 2t G»neral Bulb Co... 35 Giblin & Co . 43 Gnatt Ove Co The,.. II GodineauK& M.... :-2 Goldstein I U GorhamPrintery'oc. 43 Grakelow Chas H... 26 GrandRapidsFioCo. 28 Grimm & Gorly 9 Gude Bros 25 Habermehl'sSonsJI. 25 Hardesty & Co. 27 Hart George B 23 Hart Henry 26 Haven Seed Co The. 32 Heacock Jos Co 37 HeinlJohnG &Son. 28 Henderson A & Co.. i Henderson Lewis.... 26 Henry Co The John. 19 Henshaw Floral Co. 2' Hentz&Nash i2 Herr Albert M 37 Hess & Swoboda... . 26 Hession v*? Hews& Co A H. . Ill Hill D Nursery Co . 36 Hollywood Gardens 26 Holm & Olson 26 Holton&HunVelCo 21 Hort Advertiser 42 Hort Trade Journal. I'l Hurfi Edgar F 35 Hurst id Son 32 Ickes-BraunMillCo IV Idlewiid Greenhs.... 29 Jahn Hugo 26 Jones Percy 13 Joy F oral Co 2i Kahler Pottery Co'. .1)1 KastingW F Co.... 1 Kel er Pottery Co Geo Ill Keller Sons] B 27 Kelw"y & Son' 35 Kennicott Bros Co.. 15 Kervan ' o The 25 KessIerWm 2 5 Kottmiller A 25 Kroeschell Bros Co 43 Kruchtenjohn 19 Kuehn CA ?1 Kuhl Geo A 35 Landreth Seed Co. . 32 Lang Flo & NursCo. 28 Lange A 25 Levine & ^o 9 Liggit CU ?7 Littlefield Florist.... 2H Lock land Lum Co . 43 Long Island Flo ' o. 2*^ Louise FloweiShop. 27 McCa'lumCo 21 McGillRi'&'o... 32 McHutchison& C o. .32 Mackip William 25 Malandre Bros 2S Mangel 29 Matthews tbeFlo'st . 27 Matthewson J E 25 May& ' oLL... .29 Meconi Paul 23 MetaireRidge Nurs . 28 Metropolitan Maga- zine 24 Meyer John C Florist Works .... 10 Michell HenryF'o. 35 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 19 Millang Joseph \. . 22 Miller A L 3=; Miller Floral o .... 28 Miller & Musser .... 19 Moninger J C < o... IV Morse CO & Co .. .31 Murray Samup' 29 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Netdinger Jos G 1- 20 N well A 25 N Y Tut Flower Ex. 23 N Y F or»l Co.. . 29 Niemoth Theo 44 N iesFen Leo Co 21 North Shore Flo l o. 2R Pappus DJ 27 i^ark Floral ("o ..... 27 Peacock Dahlia F'm. .-6 Peacock ER Lo .... 31 Pearson E W 27 PedrickGR&Son,. 32 Peno the Florist 29 Pe'ers* Reed Potty. L 1 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 21 PhilipsBrcs 28 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co ... I Pierson A N(lnc). . . I Pjpte^s-^^ heeler Seed Co .30 Pikes Peak Flo Co. 28 PiUsbury I L 29 GREENHOUSE BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 22l(» LUMBER ST. CHICAGO. II.I,. Pittsb'rghCutFloCo. 2fl Podesta &Baldocchi 29 Poehlmann Bros Lo. 10 Pollworth C C 10... 21 Pjlykranas GeoJ ... 23 Potter Floral Co 25 PressingSeedCoWC 30 Proto-Feed & Guano Co 43 Pulverized Manure CoThe 44 Pyler A T & Co 17 Raedlein Basket LO. 12 Randall A L Co .... 19 Randall'sFlo'^hop.. 29 Randolph & Mc- Clements 28 Rawlings Elmer .3.^ Ready Reference 39 Reed & Keller 10 Regan Ptg House . . . 4< Reid Edw 20 Reinberg Geo 19 Reinberg Peter 13 Rice Bros -. . 21 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 31 Ripdel& Meyer.... 23 RobiD9onJ'.ISeedCo . 32 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 78 RodgersJ W 28 Rohnert Waldo 3' Rosery Floral Co... 29 Routzshn Seed Co.. 32 Rusch G& Co 21 baakeO ( 2^ •-ceery Edwl 27 Schiller the Florist.. 27 .->chillo A Lum Co... IV Schlatter W &Son. 27 44 SchiineMax 29 Schmidt Chas L 2i Shaffer Geo ' o 29 Sharp lartridge & Lo 44 SheppardHW 29 Sheridan Walter F.. 23 Siebrecht George C. 23 Simon & Son IN — 32 Situations & Wants. 9 SkidelskyS~&Co... I Smith A W&Co.... 26 Smith & Co E D .37 Smith & Fetters Co. 28 Smith Henry 28 Storrs & Harrison... S") Stumpp GEM 26 Thorbum JM &Co.. =2 Tonnet O A & L A.. 15 Totty CbasH 37 Traendly& Schenck 23 Traveling Wholesale Florist 22 Trepel Joseph 27 United cut Flo ( o.. 23 Upper TolumbiaCo . 35 Vaughan A L Co .. 15 Vaughan's Seed Store I 33 37 38 Vick'sSons Jas 35 Vincent R Jt & Sons Co I WalkerFCo 25 WebetFH 28 Weiland& Risch ... 19 Weir James 25 Western seed & Irrigation Co 31 Wietor Bros 14 WilliamsMrsE A... 29 Winterson Co EF... 18 Wittbold GCo... 25 38 Wolfskin Bros & MorrisGoIdensoD. 25 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 18 Woodruff SD& Sons. 33 Yokohama Nurs i. o. 32 Young AL&Co ... 22 Young John & Co ... 23 Zech & Mann.... 16 19 The Regan Printing House large: runs of CATALOGUES -OUR SPECIALTY- WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymonth Ct» CUcaaro Mention the American Florist lichen writins No loss if you K.,5»-:^| mend your ^'^^iM split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 350 per 1000; 3000 lor 81.00. Postpaid. m Wm. Schlatter & Son "h J Befoic Afler 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass Mention the A^nerican Florist when loritinff freer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenhouses Drive easy and trae, becaote both bevels are on the iaiiie fide. Can't twist and btcalc the glass in driving. Gatvao* ized and will Sot nut. No lights or lefts. The Peerless Clazlne Point Ii patented. Noothets like^ It. Order from your deale^ or direct from tu. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. BENBT A. SBEEB.I 714 CheBtnnt Btreat^ rhlUdelpkitt. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOB CATAIjOG Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S.La Salle St., Room 731. CHICAGO, ILL. Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Fxchnnse Ave., II. S. Yards, Chicago iMiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniinnniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiniiniiirii Bailey's New I Standard Cyclopedia I of Borticaltore 1 SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES I Price, $6.00 Per Volume i Carriase paid to any part = of the Iloited States. i AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 S. Dearborn St. . CHICAGO. HX. | ^iitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiimi<~ ^'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiitiiinimiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiiii'. ITHE PERFECT W£EDER| PERFECT WE£OER HERE is a tool that has Jong beea want | ed. It will save time aiid labor. Stir | = up thf soil and cuts out the weeds a | I thesarae time. No greenhouse can afford to = I be without this wonderful weeder. = I By Mail, 60 cents. | I Dealers, write for wholesale price. Seod all orders to | I THEO. NIEMOTH, EstherviUe, Iowa | riiniiiitiiiiirriiiiiiiiiiirililiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiltiiiiiniiiiili~ j\[ention the American Florist tvhen writing "L BKflNb V CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE Pnlverlzed or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANUBE The Florists' standard of oniform high quality for over ten years. Specify WIZARD BRAND in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Cbicago. 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Smsrica is "the Praw of the JIessbI; there may be mare comfort Amidships, but we are the Erst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. LIIL CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, JULY 26, 1919. No. 1625 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evebt Satubdat et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ahmann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich., Vice- President; JOHH YoiTNG, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hbss, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thlrty-flfth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21, 1919. Thlrty- lizth annual convention at Cleveland. 0.. 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January, 1930. Theodore Dobner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnsom, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. BtOB, Thlrty- ^eighth St. and Rocicwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptlk, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annaal meeting and exhibition, at New York, September 23 25, 1919. Officers— Richard ViSGENT, Jb., White Marsh, Md., President; JoHK H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition. New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, 3842 W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual convention. Hartford and New Haven. Conn., August 28-28, 1919. Jacob F. Poster, Chicago, President. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Detroit, Mich, August 19-21, 1919. OcFicBHS— A. E. KuHDEBD, Qosben, [nd.. President; A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y., Secretary. ■iiaiiiBiiiBiiHiiBiiniiaiiiBiimniiniHijaiiiwiniiwiiwimmiininiii SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. =vr[BiiiBiiBiiwimiBiniiiHiiBiiiiHininmnniiiiiwiini«iiBiiniiB Alternantheras. The propagating bed will not be full at this season, and it is one of the best times to procure a stock of that splen- did carpet bedding plant, the Alteman- thera paronychioides major. This plant simply refuses to grow during tha winter, and it is almost impossible to procure cuttings until late, with the re- sult that the plants are necessarily small. Any amount of cuttings can be procured now and they can be easily rooted either in flats of soil or in the propagating bed. When the cuttings are inserted give them a good water- ing and Iceep them shady for two or three weeks, and they will al'. root. They can then be planted in flats about one inch apart and placed in a frame outside or in the greenhouse. They can be wintered in a warm dry house on a shelf near the glass, and potted in April, and will make fine plants. Tha other varieties are much more vigor- ou.s and will tlirive in a lower tem- perature. A few old plants can be lifted and propagated in the spring- in the u.>any. Ind,, Add'l.. 25.00 Bruno .Tucrgens. Peoria, 111. (1 yr. I 20.00 H. P. Smith, Piqua. 5.00 Beeser Plant Co.. Springfield. O. (1 yr.). 10,00 Max n. Rothc, Philadelphia, Pa 5.00 .\ug. Doemling. Lansdowne, Pa 10. 00 C. U, Liggit, Philiidclnhia. Pa 10.00 Henry I. Faust. Merlon. Pa 25.0'i Carl Peterson. Hartford, Conn 5.00 Paul C. Scbultz. Vincennes. Ind. (1 yr.). 5.00 P, A. Chopin. New Orleans. La 10.00 B. F. Barr & Co., Lancaster, Pa ,S0,00 E. A. Chi|nnan. Wonnsockct. K. I. (1 yr.) 5.00 Harry I. BocU. BurliuKtou, Iowa, Add'l.. 10.00 I. L.' PillsbuiT, G.-ilcsburg, 111,, Add'l 5,00 A. H, Schneider. Oak Park, 111 23.00 Geo. A. Kuhl. Peklu. Ill 10.00 .lames H. Clarke. Manchester. N. H 20.00 W. W. Powers, Nashua, N, H 5.00 H. 0. Rtache. Manchester 10.00 T. .T. Blxby. Manchester 5.00 Solon ,R. Baker, Concord. N. H lO.OO F.dw. H, Smoklewl™, Detroit, Add'l 20.00 1 aUBing Floral Co.. Lansing, Mich 2.5.00 i\. Fred Bauerle. Lansing 5.00 Wootnn Floral Co.. Dnriind, Mich .5.00 Grolimnn The Florist. Lansing. Add'l 25.00 ,T. n. Goc't?. & Sons. Siiginnw, Mich.. Add'l 10.00 Miirtiii Kelt, Bay City, IMIch 15.0M $ 1180,00 rifvloiisly reported 40.S49.50 Total ,'512020.50 John You.vo, Sec'y. GLADIOLI AS CUT FLOWERS. White Gladioli and Palm Leaves, • San Francisco. WEEK OF FUNERAL.S AND WEDDINGS. Business has been rather quiet all week, funeral work :ini.l weddiny;-- be- ing the only outlet for the stock com- ing in. New crop roses are arriving in large quantities now. The stems are short, but other\i'isc the quality is good. Quite a fev,' short stemmed Mrs, Ru.'ssell are coming along and sell well. Ophelia is plentiful. Columbia can bf; liad in limited riuantitic?. Mrs. Aaron Ward is very plentiful tlso. This var- iety seems to be iiopular at all seasoixs for corsage and basket work, owing to its attractive coloring. Gladioli ace now .at their best. The favorites are Panama, America and Mrs. Friincis King. The m.arket cleans up \\'ell on this stock ever.y morning. Carnations are a drug on the market, and it has to be extra fine stock to get a buyer at all. The h;ickstcr.s arc getting rii! of most of the supply on the street cor- ners. D.ahlias are also feeling the ef- fect of oversupply. and it is only the best stock that reaches the stores. Prices for these flowers are very low. .Sweet peas are maintaining good fig- ures right along, doe to the fact that Spencers are not over plentiful. The cool weather seems to have been of much benefit to them, as some fine stock is now being handled. Cattleyas are still hard to obtain and prices re- main high. There are very few gar- denias in the market. Zinnias are now coming in freely, and it must be said that the quality is very satis- factory. They bring good figures. Del- phiniums are plentiful and cheap. The same is true of gaillardias and all other outdoor perennials. Pinlc and blue cut hydrangeas are being largely used by the different stores. Good pot plants aie in demand, especially Bos- tons. There seems to be an adequate supply of kentias and other palms. NOTES. The trial grounds of the California Dahlia Society, at San Rafael, is now the mecca of all dahlia enthusiasts. The plants have all made splendid growth this season, owing to favorable weather conditions, and the guiding' hand of President Burns. Here one may see everythin.g th.^t is good in this flower. Eaca novelty is carefully test- ed here the first .reason to see if it: will live up (o the introducer's de- scription. When found not equal or inferior to existing varieties, they are discarded. The society' expects sts coming fall show to be ahead of any- thin.2' previously attempted. The monthly meeting of the Cali- fornia Floral Society was held at Red Men's hall, July 11. The session was largely attended to hear a lecture on "Orchids," delivered by Mrs. John 50 The American Florist. July 26, Newton Merrick. The speaker has made a study of these plants for years, and her talk was both instructive and entertaining-. This society is in a healthy financial condition, and its meetings are always wellj.attended. A special effort is to be ma^e shortly to increase the membership. . Frank R. Mills, the Palo Alto florist, is busily . engaged at present in re- planting his carnation house. His stock is in excellent shape and prom- ises well for the coming season. He has nearly all of this year's novelties fall. Excellent stock is always dis- played here and the leading chrysan- themum growers from this section show there every year. Albert O. Stein says trade is keep- ing up nicely for the summer months. His force- has been almost steadily en- gaged on wedding decorations during the week. Ho is showing some elegant specimens of nephroleopis, which en- ha.nce the beauty of his spacious store very much. Manager J. A. Axell, of; the B. V/. McJjellan Co., is receiving a large cut OUTING OF EMPLOYES OF THE McCALLUM CO., PITTSBURGH, PA., AT RIVERVIEW PARK, JULY 12, 1919. and . intends giving them all a fair trial. He has had a large cut of Spen- cers all season. His nursery stock is also in fine shape. He expects a heavy trade in fruit trees this season and has already contracted for a large supply. Victor Ferrari is busy these days ac Ferrari Bros, greenhouses. Since the death of his uncle, Peter Ferrari, the management of this large business is now in his hands. His sister, Miss Anita Ferrari, is in ch,arge of all the office work. Much attention is now being given to the orchid range, all of which appears to be in splendid condi- tion. The rose houses are coming along nicely and promise Avell for the coming season. • Schwerin Bros, are sending in a heavy cut of adiantum to this market every day. The quality is very long stemmed and is especially well grown. They report a steady demand from out of town customers siiowing that trade is fairly good in all sections of the state. From the present outlook, they will have a la,rge supply throughout the winter months. C. H. Perkins, the prominent New York nurseryman, has purchased a large ranch at San Luis Obispo. It is regarded as one of the valuable ranch properties in the district. It is the intention of Mr. Perkins to plant this land to walnuts and almonds, as this locality is jjarticularly adapted to the growing of these nut trees on a com- mercial scale. The Tennyson Nurseries, of Fruit- vale, have a very choice collection of chrysanthemums coming along for fall Avork. Nearly all the best novelties are grown here. This place will no doubt be heard from at the shows this fall. Field grown roses is another spe- •cialty with them, the greater part of which is used in landscape work. Percy Filings, superintendent of the X,ynch Nursery Comp;my at Me'nlo Park, has the large stock of chrysan- themums in the best possible condi- tion for the coming fall season. They are growing a very large number of Louisa Pockett this year, as they con- sider it one of the best whites for shipping. The Santa Ros.i Improvement Soci- ety announces that it will hold its an- nual chrysanthemum show again this of roses from the firm's greenhouses. He says he finds no difliculty in dis- posing of the stock. This firm is also shipping gladioli in large quantities and reports a steady trade for this time of the year. The Charles C. Navlet Company has been displaying a large assortment of named dahlias at their Market street store the past weeli Charles W. Ward, of the Cottage Garden Nurseries, Eureka, is spending a few weeks here visiting the trade. James T. Lynch. Cincinnati. FAIRLY GOOD DBMAKB FOE ALL STOCK. Receipts of stock in this market are somewhat limited, with the result that all offerings meet with a fairly good sale. The demand is quite steady, but is not very brisk. Roses are received in fair quantities. Asters, while at present not plentiful, are becoming more of a factor from day to day and will be in good supply before long. Gladioli are proving good property and water lilies are now seen. Some Easter lilies and a fair ctft of rubrums are available. Snapdragons help out well at times. New gxeen galax and leuco- thoe are now on the market. The stock is excellent and it moves quite well. NOTES, C. J. Ohmer and wife, and son James, of West Palm Beach. Fla., after spend- ing a fortnight at Lakeside. C, are now on their way to Detroit, Mackinac and finally Conway. Mich., where they will spend a month. Joseph Grimes has returned from service, having been in France with the American forces. C. E. Critchell received his new Pack- ard touring car this week. Visitors : Wm. Nolan, Huntington, West Va. ; Ira Clark and wife. Greens- burg. Ind.; Joseph Hill, Richmond, Ind., and S. M. Rosenfeld, ISTew York. H. Boston. TI!\DK UNtrSUALLY GOOD FOP. SUMMEB. Flower sales have been holding up exceptionally well for the season, wed- dings provir..g quite numerous, the call for funeral work continues brisk, and. as a result, the supply is kept well' cleaned up. Ontdoor sweet peas are poor, but bring %1 per 100, while ru- brum lilies command from .$S to $10. Rose prices are very reasonable. Poor carnations find buyers, at $." per 100. NOTES. The florists' association held its first outing July 17 at Lynnfield. Covers were set for 94 at the dinner, which was followed by an excellent pro- gramme of sports. The wholesalers OFFICE FORCE OF McCALLUM CO., PITTSBURGH, PA. Annual Outing at Eiverview Park, .Tuly 12. Left to Eight: Miss Kennedy, Miss Becker, Mr. Boyd, Miss Coe.v, Miss Kost and Miss McCUntock. 1919. The American Florist. 51 won the ball game, and Henry Penii carried off the honors in the fat men's race. Samuel Truckman was the speedy one in bringing- the potato over the line. C. B. Wing-ate, one of the veteran florists and market gardeners of La-wrence, died July 17 at the age of 71 years. A widow and six children survive. Charles Robinson and family aie en- joying a month's vacation at Caoe Cod. S. K. G." LoulsvUle, Ky. Nearly all of the local trade closed for the day. July 19. and enjoyed the annual cuting at Blackstone Mills on Silver Creek, near New .Albany, the public being- duly notified that the -lower shops would be closed on that day. An excellent programme had been arranged including good fishing, boating and bathing. The committee in charge of arrangements ^vas com- posed of Herman Kleinstarink, chair- man: L,. Pleiss, George Nanz, Louis Kirch and David Walker. August R. Baumer, president of the Kentucky Society of Florists, was re- membered by the organization with a fine box of candy and a message of good will and congratulations. Emil T\ralther, Lewis G. Pleiss, Leo Zoeller and A. F. Aebersold are cutting fine gladioli, which have an excellent sale in this market. Bryant & Brady, who were in the army during the war, have received- their discharges and have resumed business as wholesalers. _ Herbert Raynor, with the F. Walker Co., has applied for a patent for a locking device for automobiles. Anders Rasmussen. of New Albany, is spending his vacation fishing in northern Wisconsin. Kingslej^ Walker and family have returned from an auto trip to Ohio points. Adam Heitz is cutting fine Kaiserin roses. ^ H. G. W. Providence, R. I. HEAVy .SUPPLY WITH PRICES LOW. Typical midsummer dullness pre- vails. Tne supply of stock is plentiful and the growers are cutting large num- bers of roses, which have been mov- ing at greatly reduced prices. The supply of long nemmed blooms is greater than the demand. The market is never without carnations, although what few are offered lack quality and they received little attention from flow- er buyers. Gladioli are much more abundant than a week ago and the prices have dropped to a more popu- lar level. Orchids have been a short item but on the other hand there has been little demand. The damp weather of the past few days has put sweet peas out of the running for the present and with no indoor stock available here, the short.-ige is felt. NOTES. Smith, the Florist, has sold his es- tablishment on V/ashingtcn street, to Joseph Black. It is understood that Bert West will remain with the busi- ness. Eugene Seymour, of Warren, has several thousand ferns in his benches, representing several varieties and the stock is showing good form. Several of the stores are making alterations and improving their spare time generally during the lull in busi- ness. H. A. T. Madlson, Wis. — Louis Russos, flo- rist at 504 East Wilson street, has purchased a confectionery stoi-je at '.1 East Main street, and will conduct both establishments. Nassau County Horticultural Society. The monthly meeting of the Nassau f'duuty Horticultural Society was held in Pembroke hall, Glen Cove. N. Y., .Inly !J, President Joseph Adler in the chair. Floyd Browers. East Norwich, and William V/araksa, Glen Cove, were elected to membership. There was a fine display of sweet peas on the exhi- bition tables, with keen competition in all classes. James McDonald, William McCloud and Sam. .T. Trepess were ap- pointed judges and the awards were as follows : Twenty-five sprays white, '2~i sprays pink, and 25 sprays any other color, won by William Noonan. ■i\ ho also was given the F. A. Bartlett spe- cial prize for the best six vases of sweet peas. William Milsteaif taking second honors. Upon request, Mr. Noonan gave a short talk on cultural methods which proved very interesting. Mrs. Arthur Gibh generously donated a special prize for preserved fruits and vegetables to be competed for by wives of members only at the fall show to be held October 30-31. Several other donations for this show were also an- nounced. Edward Harris Avas elected secretary to fill the unexpired term of Ernest Westlake. resi.smed. It was de- cided to hold the annual outing at Ap- pleby's Grove. August 6. or the day following in case of inclement weather. The dahlia show of the society will be held at the Matenecock neighborhood house, October 2-3. The competition for the next meeting. August 13. will be for six tomatoes. 12 mixed asters and 12 gladioli. Harry Goodband. Cor. Sec'?'. OBITUARY. The Late Peter Ferrari. It has been a long time since the trade of San Francisco, Calif., and vi- cinity received such a shock as was the case when the death of Peter Fer- rari, one of the most prominent flor- ists in the west, notice of which ap- peared in The American Flori.st of July Ti. page 11S!1. was announced. July 1. He suffered from an attack of in- fluenza last winter and never fully re- covered from the effects of that dis- ease. He spent several weeks at Byron Hot Springs a few weeks ago in company with Frank Pelicano and came back feeling much improved in health. He was taken ill shortly after his return and died in St. Mary's hospital. Mr. Ferrari was born in Italy .^.3 years ago and came to this country with his father and brothers when very young. His father engaged in the wholesale growing- of cut flowers, and it was from him that he received the train- ing that proved so valuable to him in later years. Upon the death of the father, the sons took up the reins of business, and it w'as Peter Ferrari's progressive mind and personality that developed the establishment, until it attained its present large proportions. The death of his brother. Emil. last winter was a severe blov.' to him. a? the latter had been for years in charge of the growing end. The deceased had arrived at the stage where his nephew. Victor Ferrari, A\as his ab'e .assistant, .and who relieved him of much resDonsibility in the manage- ment of the business. He had iust added the well known orchid collec- tion of Dr, Parker, of Santa Cruz, to his already immense stock, and in -which he took the keenest delight. He V, .ns a promin'"nt '.Tiember of the Par-ific Coast Horticultural .Society, and manv of those who attended the convention of the Society of ,\meri- can Florists dnripp- the exposition at San Francisco will remember his un- tiring efforts to make it a success. He was an enthusiastic motorist and had just completed a Ijeautiful garage to hold his cars. jlr. Ferrari never married. He is survived by two brothers. Louis and Joseph, and one sister. Mrs. Adaline Matson. The funeral was held at the Mission Chuich of Corpus Christi and interment at Holy Cross cemeterj'. The pallbearers weie all prominent members of the trade ; Frank Peli- cano, Victor Podesta, M. Brown, P. Vincent Matraia, F. Benedetti, and Robert Newcomb. of Chicago. The floral tributes from the trade were particularly beautiful. The active management of the firm -vill now be in the hands of Victor Ferrari, his nephew. It will continue under the name of Fe.-rari Bros. Victor is very popular with the trade and will make, an able successor to his uncle. Mr. Feirari will always be remembered for his kindly character and sterling qualities, and his unceasing efforts for the betterment of the trade. James T. lynch. George Anderson. George Anderson, one of the promi- nent growers of Philadelphia, Pa., died July IS. age 70 years, as the result of a second stroke of paralysis, a previ- ous attack, which rendered him help- less, occurring over two years ago. Mr. Anderson was a native of Scot- land, emigrating to this country about 1872. His first position was with Robert Buist, where he was foreman in the greenhouses. Several years later, he went into business with his brotner, William, building several small houses at .52nd and Woodland avenue, where they grew bedding and flowering pot plants. Buying his brother's interest he built more houses and made a specialty of Easter plants and forcing roses. With hard work and his natural business ability, he forged to the front and became a lead- ing grower of his si>ecialties. He was an active member of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, and often made .a place on its championship bowling and gunning teams. He leaves a widows and eight married idaughters. One Georgeana. named after himself, died only six weeks ago. The funeral, at which there was a profusion of flow- ers, was held July 23. It was largely attended by members of the trade. Cliarles Meckey. Charles Meckey. one of the old school growers of Philadelphia. Pa., passed away July 12, age G8 years. Mr. Meckey specialized in spring bedding plants, pot roses and flowering stock for Easter. By well planned succession of crops, he made a most intensive use of his greenhouse space, growing medium sized stock in quantity, which he sold at popular prices. A large range of glass at 17th and Erie avenue was crowded out. and he sold the ground for building purposes, moving to Lime- kiln pike 15 years ago. The city again caught up to him here, and he sold the land and houses as sites for suburban residences and retired. He was long a member of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia, and much liked by all his fel- lows in the trade. He leaves his widow and one son. K. Baltijiorb. Md. — James J. Cum- mings. 1131 West Baltimore street, one of this city's prominent florists, will leave shortly for a trip to Europe. He expects to be absent three months. Miami. Fla. — One of the most ex- tensive florist establishments in the state will be established here by H. W. Johnson of the Johnson Floral Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., as soon as a suit- able location can be secured. 52 The American Florist. July 26, TheMerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, S1.50 a year; Canada $i. 00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.50. When sendinjj us change of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Amekican FLOKisThas accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the »pinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS issue: 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestious for i)lant grower.'^ 45 — Alternantlieras 45 — Mignonette 45 — Heatlis 45 — Geranium propagating 45 — Violets 46 The retail trade (illns.l 40 — Gladioli as cut flowers 40 — Next week in tlie tiffwcr shop 47 Publicity honor roll _48 The S. A. F 48 — National pnblicity for flowers 4S San Francisco 41) Cincinnati 50 Boston .50 Louisville 51 Providence 51 Nassau County Hort. Society 51 Obituary 51 — The late Peter Ferrari 51 — George Anderson ,")1 — Charles Medrey ,^il Ladies' Society of Americau Florist.s 52 German trade o2 Drummers in San Francisco fineil 52 Indianapolis to Detroit 52 Boston to Detroit ,^2 Detroit liotels 52 Chicago .ej(; Milwaukee ; 58 St. Louis 59 Columbus 59 Pittsburgli .'.'.'..'.', 60 Fort Wayne gO Baltimore 61 Kansas City 62 Rochester 62 Philadelphia 64 New York , 66 " Detroit 66 The seed trade 74 — Burpee's business in 1910 74 — Thomas .1. Grey anrl \\ife (portrait 1 74 — Dreer's annual meeting 74 — Proposeil wheat quarantine not passed.... 74 — Legislation _ 75 — Seeds need rest 7.j — Newark. N. ,T.. seed trade 75 — Odense, Danish seed center * 75 The nursery trade ~80 — International Aiiple Shippers' Ass'n 80 —Pacific Coast Ass'n of Nirrserynien SO —American .-V.ss'n of Park Superlntenilents. . 80 — Gardeners' convention at Cleveland 81 Market garilcners 82 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 82 —Cabbage yellows .• 82 — Late commercial potato crop 82 — Vegetable markets 82 1-Iackensack. N. .T 82 Lancaster County Florists" .Vss'n 88 Ladies' Society of American Florists. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PP,Oi'OSEU. Mrs. C. H. Maynacd gives notice of ;i proposal to amend the constitution and by-laws of the Ladies' Society of American Florists as follows : "Article, 4, Section 4, by adding- the words after president and secretary — She shall give bonds in such sum as the executive board may from time to time deem sulficient, the expense of furnishing such bond to be assumed by the society." Mrs. H. G. Bebning, Sec'y. Lead has advanced to a% cents per pound. Baltimoke wants the 1,021 conven- tion of the Society of American Flo- rists. TllE first mail for Germany was dis- patched from New York, July 22, con- nections being made at Copenhagen. The German potash syndicate has petitioned the government for a 100 per cent raise in the price of potash, owing to increased cost of production. The syndicate claims to liave a. deficit of 40,000,000 marks for the first lOli) quar- ter and declares it will be forced to shut down unless prices are increased. German Trade. Amei-ican trade with Germ.jny may now be resumed. The military blockade has been lifted. Communication by cable and mail is permissible. It is an- nounced the war trade board section of the state department has issued blanket licenses to resume trade, with stated exceptions, but Washington correspond- ents have failed to distinguish between intercourse prevented by the military acts of other countries and intercourse prohibited by the legislation of this country. Lifting of the blockade, the resumption of mail and cable communi- cation, were military measures marking tlie termination of military control. Drummers In San Francisco Fined. San Francisco, Calif., has an ordi- nance that requires vendors having no fixed place of biisiness, and who make their headquarters in hotels or other temporary places, to pay a license of .1;.")0 a day. Out-of-town dealers from all sections of the country unwittingly have had experience with this ordi- nance. Many have quietly left on being notified of the law. The representa- tive of one firm refused to pay the license and, after submitting to arrest, attacked the constitutionality of the ordinance. He was tried, found guilty, sentenced to six months in the county iail and fined .$.500. Indianapolis to Detroit. According to reports received by State Vice-President Nehrling. Indiana will be well represented at tlie coming convention of the Society of Amer- ican Florists. It is estimated about .50 from the northern part of the state alone will make the trip. Quite a num- ber will go by automobile as the roads are reported in excellent condition. A committee consisting of Irwin Ber- termann Adolph Baur and Oscar Carl- stedt has been appointed to look after the transportation and other matters pertaining to the trip of the Indiana delegation. It has been decided to make the trip by night via the Big Four railroad, leaving Indianapolis. August 18 at p. m., due in Detroit early the next morning. Information regarding rates, etc.. may be had by addressing members of the committee. Boston to Detroit. Arrangements are being made for the transportation of the party from Boston. Mass.. and vicinity, who will attend the convention of the Societ,v of American Florists at Detroit, Mich., August 10-21. The trip ^^•ill be made via Boston & Albany railroad to Buf- falo, where one day will be devoted to sightseeing, thence from that city to Detroit by steamer, arriving at 8:00 o'clock Tuesday morning. Ihe train carrying the party will leave South station, Boston. S\mday. August 17 at 4:45 p. m.; Framingham, .5:19' Worcester. .5:55; Spring-field, 7:20; PittsfleUl, 0:11. and Albany at 10:40 p. m.. due at Buffalo. :."0 a. m.. Monday, leaving for the convention cit.v by boat at Ci o'clock that evening. The fare from Boston to Buffalo is $16.11: lower berth. .$2.70: boat fare. \ Buffalo to Detroit, .$4.32; stateroom ac- commodating- two or three people. $3.50; total. $20.(«. Those wishing to ,go direct, may leave Boston, Monday, at 2:00 p. m.. due in Detroit. S;10 Tues- day morning. Fare, all rail, is $24.28; lower berth. .$4.32. Reservations should be made at once through E. Allen Peirce. Wal- tham. Mass.. state vice-president for Massachusetts. East. Detroit Hotels. The Society of American Florist con- vention headquarters will be the Hotel Statler on Grand Central Park, ten minutes' ride by "Woodward avenue car line from the convention hall. Arcadia Auditorium. 615 Woodward avenue. It is highly important that all intending to attend the convention, August 10-21. make reservation at the hotel as soon as possible, as two other large conven- tions are scheduled in Detroit during the same week. The hotel committee of the local florists' club will .aid .all who \\\\\ make known their require- ments and address same to the chair- man. E. A. Fetters. 17 East Adams avenue. Detroit. Mich. A list of the principal hotels, their room rates an 1 dist.ance from head- quarters (Hotel Statler) is as follows: Hotel Statler ItJite per day. With shower bath only, one person. ..¥2.50 With shower bath only, two persons, dbl. bed i.m With tnb and shower, one person.... 3.00-$5.00 With tub and shower, two persons, dbl. bed 4.50- 7.00 With tnb and shower, fonr persons, three beds 8.00 Hotel TuUer, Adjacent to (Headquarters. Double rooms only (Inside) $4.00 and up Double rooms only (outside) 5.00 Hotel Pontchartrain; five blocks. Rooms, single beds, running water. $3.00 and up Rooms, donble beds, running water. 4.00 and up Ivooms, with bath 6.00 and up Hotel Charlevoix, one block Headquarters. Rooms, single beds and bath ...$2.00 Rooms, single beds wltbout batb '. . . 1.50 Rooms, double beds and bath 4.00 Hotel Cadillac, Michigan Avenue ; four blocks. Rooms, twin beds and batb ,$5.50-$8.00 Kooms. donble beds with bath 5.00 Rooms, twin beds without bath 2.00 Hotel Griswold, Grand River Ave. : two blocks, Rooms, single beds without bath. $1.50 Rooms, single beds and bath. . .$2.00-$2.50-.1i3.00 Rooms, double beds and batb.. .'l.OO- 4.00- 5.00 Rooms, dbl. beds, without bath 2. .50 Hotel Plaza, Madison Avenue ; four blocks. Rooms with single beds. .. .$2. .50 and up per day Rooms \\\t\\ double beds.... 3.00 Hotel Madison, Madison Avenue; five blocks. Rooms, single beds and bath $1.50 and up per day Rooms, double beds and batb 2.50 anil up per day Hotel Fort Shelby, Lafayette Ave. : seven blocks. Rooms, single beds and bath $1.00 and up per day Rooms, double beds and batii 2. .50 and up per da.v Parlor, bod room and bath. . 4.00 Hotel Ste, Claire, Monroe Street: six blocks. Rooms -n-ith bath $1.25 to $2.50 There are, of course, many smaller hotels at ^vhlcb accommodations may be had, but the list above includes the largest, — Ad^-'t. 1919. The American Florist. 53 Wants, For Sale,Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Incii, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ■ 'Where answers are toberaailed from this office eaclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Help Wanted — Two good growers. Will pay good wages to good hustling men. Send reference from last em- ployer. "Vi^. AV. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Help ^Vanted — Experienced young man for a Chicago wholesale commis- sion house. Splendid chance for ad- vancement. One able to wait on trade and make himself generally useful about establishment. Good salary to start. Apply at once. Key 400, Care American Florist, Help AVanted — At once, a man or boy over IS years; to grow general line of cut flowers, both in greenhouse and in the field. If applicant proves capable and energetic will take him as silent partner. Salary to begin with $75.00 per month and 10% of yearly profits. Only a steady, sober, good worker need apply. Give references. Scott Floral Co.. Navasota, Texas. For Rent — Five greenhouses, 112x25 feet, in Rogers Park. Three-vear lease. L, Hansen, 7.32^ Ridge Ave., Chicago. For Sale — 10,000 feet of glass in town of 7000; no competition; a good oppor- tunity; reason for selling: poor health. Frank Bros., Beardstown, 111. For Sale — Three greenhouses, 12x80 ft., pots, boilers. 4-in. cast-iron piping; in fact all the range. Whoever buys must wreck at once. 16 x 20 glass must go at once for $250.00. Address Key 399, Care American Flo rist. . For Sale — The Paulding Greenhouses; for 35 years operated by L. E. Hawkins, now deceased; a splendid chance and good paying business. Price, $4,000, with cottage of six rooms and coal for next winter; part cash. Call or write, Panlding Florist Co., Panldins, O. For .Sale — Small llorist shop in Chi- cago; on busy north shore street: with a good lease; doing excellent business: in thickly populated district: estab- lished eight years. Lady can handle: right price. Key ;i1ir», care .Vnierican Florist. HELP WANTED Experienced roan for a Chicn?o commission house — one thoroughly experienced in all branches and capable" of tHkin^r complete charge of shipping department prefnrred. Good salary to starl. Splendid opportuuiiy for the right party. Key 402, care American Florist. Gardener Wanted Working gardener, competent in all lines of outdoor work on private estate and farm in Minnesota, including landscaping. Single man preferred, not exceeding 45 years of age. Room, board and good salary to the right party. Address Key 398, care American Florist. Foreman Wanted Workinfr fnrenian . iM ust bp first-cliiss rose grower. Also capable of growing carnations, chrysanthemums iind general stock. Steady position and good salary to the right man who on n furnish the proper refereu'^es. Address Key 391, care American Florist. Section Men Four experienced growers to take charge of section in roses and car- nations. Good pay to the right men. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, ILL. FOR SALE. 2,200 lights of glass, 8x10; 1,400 lights, 9x10; lOUO lights, 10x14. We have also the frame-work for same. This is to be sold at once. GILLETTE LUMBER & WRECKING CO. 7415 S. Ashland Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Phone: Stewart 465. FOR SALE IM inch wrought iron pipe, 6 cts. per foot. Galvanized iron gutters, 50 cts. per foot. Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph St.> Chicago WANTED— 5000 to 10,000 BOSTON FERNS 2M-in. Send sample and price to POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, ILL. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 19. 1919. Stockholders of the American Florist Company, You are hen-by iiolitled ibat the nniiuiil inoelintr ol the stockholders of tlie a meriean I'lonst Com- panv will III' held in the Statler Ploiel, Detro't. Mich., Wednesday, /iujjust 2U, 1919. at 3 o'clock p. m., Tor the purpose of electitiK directors and otricers for the eujiuint; term and. Jor the transnc- tion of such other business as may com** before the raeetinj;. J. C. VAUGHAN, I'res. M. BARKER, Sec'y. FOR SALE. Modem Greenhouse Establishment. 50,000 square feet of ylass; eVa acres of land; office and- packing room with concrete basement : modern barn; potting shed; boiler house; 3-vooni dwelling, with biith and base- ment. Electric light and water throughout entire plant and buildings. Two 40 h. p. boilers, and steam heat. Tv o horses, plow, wagon and oth-'T implements, 6.500 young Columbia, st-t out June 1. 2.i,00Columhia,l,50uOphelia. 1000 Sunburst, on- year old; 3,000 White Killarney. 1000 Ward and Richmond, cut back and started for iall lloweriug. 1000 Rose Premier, set out Mav 15. 1000 White Killarney. set out May 15. 1600 Chrysanthemums. 5,000 Carnations, all in readiness for fall planting Good stock of designs, boxes, manure and fertilizers; JoOO oO worth of double strength glass; one-half earlo»d of bench lumber: private railway switch ; cheap coal and water. G'^od shipping facilities to Cincinnati and St. Louis. Only greenhouse within radius of 50 miles. Good retail trade. Wish to retire from business. Good terms. Write for prices and lurtlier information. < EORGE SEUBOLD, Florist, HUNTINGBURG, INDIANA. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels 1 Actual size of leaf i'H'sXtM lDche.° FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors^., gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electjo of leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO iwmniiiiiraiirawiiiiHiMiiniiit; Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. First-class condition. Complete stock In New and Second-hand Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Boilers, Ktc. LEVINE & CO., 3738-46 South Halsted Street, Phone Boulevard 9354. Chicago MJRSERYIVIEN FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN Headquarters for first-class help, furnished free of charge to employers. Tractor hands, teamsters, general men for farms, single and married, all nationalities. Phone Main 5074 DIAMOND AGENCY 557 W. MADISON STREET. CHICAGO. ILL. 54 The American Florist. July 26, / v ROSKS A LL commercial varieties. Beautiful buds and faultless foliage, on stems of various lengths — all "Flowers of Superior Quality." You will be interested in our display of the latest Floral Novelties and Supplies at the Trade Exhibition at Detroit. Price Ivist sent on request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the World. 1 ^. . .^ » - . ■ ■ ■ ■ - . ■ . ■ .-.-■-■-iL»-.-.....»».L.- .-.-.-■-... ML ■■.■.-.-■.■■■■.■■L......-.L<.».-.-.S.S.-.S.-.'.^'.'LS.-.^^-.l'^ Paper White Narcissus Are AFLOAT So Are CHINESE "JOSS" LILIES DUTCH BULBS And LILIUM ''GIGS'' Future prices on these will inierest you and everybody. We are doing our best to care for these important items. Our prices show only a fair and reasonable profit. FREESIA Fine Bulbs Now in Stocl( PURITY (Improved) 1000 %-J^ inch.. $ 5.00 "^-s/g Inch 8.50 %'% Inch 12.50 PURITY (Improved) Vaughan's Special Strain. 1000 3/8-1^ inch $ 6.00 %-% inch 10.00 5^-M Inch 15.00 This may be a good season to TIE UP with a house that has a RECORD. Midsummer Seed List Now Ready. i CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, NEW YORK 1919. The American Florist. 55 Rurp FORDHOOK PINK AND WHITE (BURP££*S) 33C1 FOHDHOOK PINK AND WHITE (BURPEE'S). This is similar to the olrl Blanche Ferry, having a bright, rosy-pink standard with white wings, lightly suffused rose. Pkt. 7c: oz. 60c; H lb. $1.80; lb. $6.00. 3308 YARRAWA. The flowers average two and one-half inches in diame- ter, many are duplex or donble. The color is a bright rose-pink with .a clear, creamy base. Our stock of this popular Anstralian variety is abso- lutely true. Grown by ns from seed procured direct from the introducer, Pkt.Wc; oz. 75c; Va, lb. S2.25; lb. $7.50. 3375 EARLY LAVENDER KING (BURPEE'S). A first-class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore, we have great pleasure in offer- ing the new Lavender King. This glorious new variety is a rich, true, deep lavender throughout. Similar in color to the summer-flowering varie- ties, Burpee's Orchid and R. F. Felton. The flowers are of large size, beautifully true waved form, and borne in threes and fours on stems of great length. Pkt. 7c: oz. 85c; V^ lb. $2.50; lb. $8.50. ees Sweet Peas The Twenty-Two Best Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas For Florists The first Spencer Sweet Pea in existence was brought to America by W Atlee Burpse Since then tha House of Burpee has introduced over two hundred distinct new varieties each an impr .vementon the past. And by constant hybridizing for the last ten years we have developed the new Fordhook Early Flow- ering strain of Speucer Sweet Peas. We can now offer you aM the finest culors in IS grown on our 3390 EARLY ZEPHYR inUKPEE'S). This is a delightful shade of pale It might be briefly described as a silvery-blue self. An Pkt. 7c; uz. $1.00 the Early or Winter Flowering tvpe of Spencers— everything offered own Ploradale Farm in California. The House of Burpee is recognized as the American Headquarters for Sweet Peas. .",362 rORDHOOK ROSE IMPROVED (BURPEE'S). Quite distinct from our original Fordhook Rose. The flowers are of immense size, usually borne in threes and fours on very long stiff stems. In color similar to the well-known George Herbert. A pleasing sliade of rosy carmine. Pkt. 7c; oz. 51.00: 1/4 lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 3393 EARLY SPLENDOR fBPRPEE'S) . A magnificent Dew deep roae self. The rich rose-crimson color is accentuated by the distinct white blotcli at the base of standard and wings. The flowers are of great size, usually borne in fours on very long stems. Similar in color to the Summer- flowering Eosabellp. Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00; i,i lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 3374 EARLY KINg (BURPEE'S) . The finest early-flowering crimson. The flowers are of great size, perfect form, averaging fully two inches In diameter. Pkt. 7c; oz. 85c; V4 lb. $2.60; lb. $8.60. 3388. EARLY ROSY MORN (BURPEE'S). Flowers grown under ordinary field culture have measured fully two inches in diameter. The flowers are usually borne in threes or fours on stiff, long stems. lb. $3.00: blue or lavender. extremely daintv .ind charming vjirietv lb. $10.06. 3,146 EARLY DAINTIJTESS (BURPEE'S). This has always been a favor- ite since it was first exhibited in 1915. when it was certificated. We have only now been able to work up a sufficient stock to offer to our friends. A strong growei'. with flowers of largest size and usually produced In foure. Color pure white edged rose. Similar to Snmmer-flowerlne Dainty. Pkt. 7c; oz. 80c; Vt lb. $8.40; lb. $8.00. 3348 EARLY DAYBREAK (BURPEE'S). Tlic flowers are much frilled or waved, of largest size. The color is a i>leasing shade of rich rose-pink on cream ground, becoming deeper toward the edge of standard and wings. The entire flower is lightly suffused with salmon. Pkt., 7c: oz., $1.00; Vi lb.. $3.00; lb., $10.00, 3351 EARLY ENCHANTRESS (BURPEE'S) , It is a bright rose-pink, be- coming deeper toward the edges of standard and wings, gradually softening in tone toward the fiMiter of tlie flower. Pkt. 7c: oz. $1.00: \i lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. .338.3 EARLY PINK BEAUTY (BURPEE'S), The color Is soft rose-pink on white ground, richer toward the edges, gradually softening in color as it Pkt. 7c; oz. $1.00: M lb. $3.00: Pkt. Color, a pleasing 80c; Vi lb. $8.40; white was reaches the center of standard aii,l1llt) to .ST.'i.OOO. John Walsh, with the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, is again on duty after enjoying a well-earned vacation with his family in the country. Teddy Vogel. with W. J. Sm\th. is enjoying- a three weeks' vacatioiT. Mr. Smyth and family are spending the summer at Antioch. •Walter Walters of the Central Floral Co. is back from his vacation, part of \\\des>M\m T\<2-&\e^s \T\ 5\xpp\\as f Chicago III. 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when writing whicli was spent at his old home in Milwaukee, Wis. Peter Baumann, of the Peter Rein- berg store force, is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. John Kruchten and family will leave soon for Michigan, where they will spend their vacation. The trip will be made by auto. Mrs. Katherine Fortmann, mother of Frank, Herman and Henry Fortmann, of Rogers Park, died July 20, age '■>'■'' years. Michael Freres of the Zech & Mann force has taken a position as m.anagei- of the Ohio Floral Co. There are several good openings willi commission houses in the local market for capable men. George Jung is conducting- the busi- ness operated by C. Pfund & Co. at Oak Park. M. C. Gunterberg is plannin.g on at- tending the Detroit convention. Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., GH4G1G0 ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing BASKETS Write for Catalog Now. RAEDt EIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American F'orist wlien writing 58 The American Florist. July 26, Our customers always receive the best stock it is possible to produce for use during the summer months. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Fred Kling-el, well-known to the local trade through his former connection in the wholesale market, died at his home in Des Plaines, July 22, at the age of 38 years. He was at various times in the employ of Peter lieinberg, George Reinberg, John Kruchten, and about nine years .ago started in the wholesale business with Charles Erne, under the firm name of Erne & Klingel. He sold out his interest to Mr. Erne about four years later, when he fetired from the liorist business. He is survived by a wife and four children who have the sympathy of the trade in the loss of a loving husband and father. The funeral was held from the home in Des Plaines, Thursday afternoon, July 24. The A. Dietsch Company is having a busy season with a strong demand for all greenhouse materials. ITred Dietsch is planning- to attend the Detroit con- vention, and will probably make the trip by auto. Miss Edna Frauenfelder is camping in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, where she is having a most delightful time. Fred Lautenschlager, with Kroeschell Bros. Co.. was confined to his home sev- eral days this week with a severe cold. Rudolph Kuiowski. of the John C. Moninger Co., is back from a pleasant vacation in Wisconsin. W. N. Rudd and wife are planning a Colorado trip early next month. Visitors : F. J. Hoffmeister and wife. Hicksville. C; Miss Emma Heinl and H. J. C. Leitz, of the New Haven Floral Co., New Have!!, Ind.: Nellie M. Boysen, Pensacola, Fla. ; Julius H. Zschorna, Brooklyn, N. Y. Cincinnati. O. — Alfred Forder, the well known florist of 3.32.5 Menlo ave- nue, and wife, plan to leivve this week for a trip to Yellowstone park. Syracuse. N. Y. — Cannelas Bros, have leased the store at .304 South "Warren street for a period of five years, and will open a flower store CUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukse, Wis. FUNER.VI. DEMAND INCKEASES. The only change in market conditons for the past week was a greater amount of funeral work, and probably less stock of really good quality to execute these orders. Roses, which are not quite so plentiful just now, and gladioli, are the favorites. Carnations are getting poor and scarce, and The few passable ones are moving quickly at fair prices. Plenty of green goods arrive daily. The best news to report is that this vicinity was treated to a heavy wind and rain storm on the afternoon of .fuly 14. thus saving many crops that have been suf- fering for the past four weeks, but as might be expected, it did not cool off much. It has been very warm all this week. NOTES. C. B. Whitnall, only honorary mem- ber of the florists' club, gave a very in- teresting and most instructive talk on the relation of plant life, especially trees, to the human being, at the Grand Avenue M. E. chtirch, July 1.3, nt S p. m. It's a pity that only those present gained the information which ought to be taught on a larger scale. Patrick Cudahy, proprietor of the Cudahy Floral Co., whose term as a member of the county park board ex- pired July 1, has been re-appointed by the county board of supervisors. Frank Sylvester reported July 20 that outdoor stock at his father's place, at OconomoM'oc, Wis., v/as suffering severely for the lack of rain. Miss Rose "'Semler. of the Edlef.sen- Leidiger Co., who took a four weeks' vacation, will not retiuai until about August 1. The daily press announced the com- ing convention of the International Ap- ple Shippers' Association, August 12-15. The famous flower terrace at Gimbel Bros, will be altered, due to changes being made in that part of the store. Gust. Rusch, of Gust. Rusch & Co., is spending most of the time these days Avith his family at Cedar Lake. J. F. Fox is taking his vacation in the for'tn of an auto trip through the north- ern part of the Badger stafe. E. O. 1919. The American Florist. 59 sss ^ If .X5fWC5M ^Xo =^^=^^<@»-^ ^ ISIOX I NIC. =^^^=^<^£)^^^== phones: CENTRAL 257l-AUT0MATIC48-7i4-CEHTRAL257Z 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Good ShiDDing Flowers Great care is taken so that all our shipping orders are filled properly and the stock will reach our customers in the best possible condition. Only strictly fresh flowers that will carry are selected for this purpose and is a big item to the buyer. Beauties- Roses- Gladioli - Lilies - Orchids Daisies-Cailas-Carnafions-Candytuft-Etc. We also have a Complete Line of Greens St. Louis. VBBY MEAGER SUIIMEE BUSINESS. Business is very slow, with a few good sized funerals now and then. Weddingrs have also slowed up consid- erably. The birthday and sick room bouquet Ls about the Oiily thing- that creates any call. The choice of stock is not varied, grladioli being- the bulk of the supply. Shasta daisies are not as plentiful as they were a week ago. Other outdoor stock is very limited. Carnations are through. Asters are just beginning: to come in, and the quality is poor. Roses, while not plentifal, are equal to the demand with quality fair. Greens of all kinds are plentiful and loTv- in piice. MOTES. The florists' club picnic was held at Romona park, July 17. The attendance ■was gratifying-, about 250 florists and their families being- pi-esent. The day was ideal, just warm enough to make it enjoyable, and not a claud in sight. There were novelty games for the la- dies, for the youngsters and the misses, with lots of prizes. A tug-of-war be- tween team.s representing- the growers and retailers, captained by W. J. Pil- cher and Andy Hoffman, respectively, was won by the growers. The event of the day was the Ijall game between teams representing the wholesalers and the retailers, captained by Al. Gumz and Andy Hofi'man. The final score was 14 to 11 in favor of the retailers. The feature of the playmg was the pitching of Albers for the retailers, and the hitting- of Geo. Keener for the wholesalers. The evening was devoted to dancing and it was voted to have been the best picnic the club ever had. Art Beyer, with F. C. Weber, will be Vjack from his vacation in a few days and F. C. Weber. Jr., will leave. Tlie Webers havi a summer home in Michi- gan, near Detroit, and F. C. Weber. Sr., and wife are there for the summei'. F. C. Weber, Jr., will attend the S. A. F. convention at Detroit. The transportation committee of the florists' club for the Detroit conven- tion, is bu'jy completing' plana for the "presidential special" and expects to have a good -sized delegation. J. J. W. Columbus, 0. FUNEHAI. WORK .\tAIN ACTIVI'lY. Trade is spotty, with many dull days mixed in with good ones. The main dependence is funeral work. In mat- ter of variety, stocks are very limited, reducing displays to an vmattractive state that does not create business. Gladioli and roses are the exceptions, and comprise all but a small per cent of the flowers now being' sold. Both are in voUu-ne sufficient to take care of business in the way of designs. Carnations are so poor in quality as to come in for Utile consideration. Sweet peas are a sti'ong favorite, but cut- tings are meagre. There is little life or glamour about any of the shops. NOTES. The Munk Floral Company will put in a conservatory and ofiice building at their range on the north side, with special reference to a growing trade in Upper Arlington, a fashionable suburb consisting of 1,000 acres of territory, which is coming into promi- nence. The Franklin Park Floral Company, which dismantled several of its old greenhouses because of bad condition, are replacing thein with new and modern buildings. Ralph Munk is on a camping vaca- tion with friends in central Ohio. C. C. J. YOUR Lee, Mass. — Louis E. Smith will build one large hotise at the Summerside Gardens. "New Service COMMERCIAL GROWERS hear much about the "NEW SERVICE," but have you seen it ? Make your inquiries at KENNICOTT BROS. CO., and get the facts. KENNICOTT BROS. CO. "Chicago's Oldest Exclusive Commission House" "It Awaits Yonr Approval." 60 The American Florist. July 26, i^niniiMiiiiiniiiiiiniimiimiiiiiiiiiMiinmiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiitiiiiMiniiiuiiiiiiiiriitiiiriiiiiiiniiiMinMiiMiniiininMiniiiMniniiiiniiiiriinM I YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON -TT KM I I US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF JT, |T| | I CUT FLOWERS F \\ Remember when ordering that our line Is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. ^itiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiriiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinituHiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiirpiiiniiiiiriiuiiiitiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiriiiiilitinniitiinlluiilt'^ Pittsburgh. BUSINBBS SBTIXES TO SUMMER DULLNESS The market has settled down to its usual summer lassitude with now and then a good day. Vacations are now the one big- subject of interest to all and many are leaving daily for the eastern resorts or the mountains. NOTES. An effort will be made to get the retail florists' club together again this fall. It was not successfully conducted last year, but to those who watched results, the conviction is strong that much good was accomplished. With the absence of the influenza which cre- ated such an unusual demand last year, it behooves the trade to get together and formulate plans so there will be no danger of getting out of the habit of keeping busy. What are the florists going to do to get their share of the money that formerly went into the till of the saloonkeeper? The answer is to get together and fol- low the example of the trade in Cleve- land, Detroit, Milwaukee and other cities and make some real money. We doubt if many local florists real- ize to what a large extent the Zieger Co. has developed its bird business. They have two aviaries now, each about six feet square and are building a new one. These cages are filled with probably every known hoiise bird gathered from all over the world. Vis- itors from out of town are astonished at the great variety handled, and local florists would be more so, to discover an institution of this kind right in their midst. The Ludwig Floral Co. on Federal street certainly has the appearance of a flower store when flowers are plenti- ful, as they make lavish displays of them on the sidewalk in front of the store. Not all firms approve of this idea, but it surely notifies the public in a striking way that it is a flower store, and the writer beUeves it creates many sales among a class of people who like to take home a few flowers for the table. The McCallum Co. held its annual outmg at Rivervlew Park, Julv 32 the trip being made by auno from the Sev- enth street store, the factory and the greenhouses. An ideal day added to the enjoyment, the main feature of the programme being a ball game between the store and greenhouse forces. The store won by a score of IS tc .3. A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co of- fered prizes to the art students in the local schools for the best street car ads. Their exhibition of tne prize winners, and those of honorable men- tion, was viewed by thousands, and it surely is surprising the number of clever and new ideas these .art stu- dents put out. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co ex- pects to make a big bid for the supply busmess this year, and it is reported they are planning to add several sto- ries to their present building and put several more men on the road Charley Olmer is back from France where he served in the motor trans- port. He resumed his old position at Mrs. E. A. Williams, and it is no se- cret to say they were very glad to get him back on the job. John Kuntz recently returned from France, and took over the Grand Flow- er Shop. He has been making very attractive displays there ever since. K. J. M. Fort Wayne, Ind. JtlLY BUSINESS SATISFACTORY. The florists' business during the third week of July was more satisfactory than it has been since the passing of the June weddings. This was due to the fact that there was a very large amount of funeral work in demand throughout the week, and, in fact the call was so large that it was impossi- ble to procure enough stock with which to fill all orders. "Roses, especially, were in short supply, particularly m the b-Jtter grades. A good showing of the new rose. Premier, is appearing on the market daily, and it is believed that they will become qiiite popular. Gladioli may be said to dominate the demand at present. A fem^ dahlias are appearing on the market, the first of the season. There is a plentiful supply of ferns of all sea.3onable varieties. NOTES. The Flick Floral Co. is putting some good specimens of the new rose. Prem- ier, on the market. They have a largo ."Jtock of this variety, and are also spe- cializing in Hoosier Beauty, Columbia and Russell for the coming season. Some handsome Hydrangea arbores- cens were noted in their downtown store, and funeral work has had a big run here. Plans for a larger stock of roses than ever before, are being carried out at the greenhouses of the Freese-Knecht Co. Premier, Hoosier Beauty, Columbia, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Shawyer, and in fact all of the leading commercial vari- eties, will be cultivated here. They re- port an excellent summer demand for roses, the best in years. Miss Bon Silene Doswell. of the Dos- well Floral Co.'s store, is spending a week's vacation in St. iJouis, Mo., where she is the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. J. Wickman, formerly Miss Rhoda Dos- well. This firm had a very good call for funeral flowers, and is receiving fine cuts from the young stock, of Coluiu- bia roses, daily. Funeral work in considerable quantity has kept the force at the A. J. Lanter- nier store quite busy. A number of the force are taking their vacations. Some good midsummer flowers are arriving daily from their greenhouses on An- thony boulevard. A fine lot of summer ferns are being displayed at Ed. Wenninghoft's store, and some fine specimens of gladioli, particularly the Halley variety, were noted here. Summer trade is holding lip well. H. K. H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Loner Distance Phones ( Central S28S ) Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: | ROSES. 1 COLUMBIA I RUSSELL I White Killamey | Pink Killamey I Milady Sunburst | Kfllamey Brillizmt | Ward Ophelia | MINIATURE ROSES | Cecile Brunner | CARNATIONS | MISCELLANEOUS j ASTERS I Valley Cattleyas | Calendulas | GLADIOLI I GREENS. I Plumosus Sprengeri | Galax, bronze. Galax, green | Ferns | Adiantum Smilax | Mexican Ivy | Boxwood Leucothoe tiuiiliili>«iiitiiiitllll>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniinriiiiiiiiiniiiii,~ 1919. The American Florist. 61 -WE OFFER- THE BEST QUALITY ieosB» LEADING VARIETIES Use our Double White Killarney— they are always white, not aSected by the hot weather. Once USed, alwayS USed. ByKT B^ m ^S We have plenty of good hardy Perns to offer, r LKl^S Fancy, $2.60 per 1000; medinm, $1.50 to $2.00 per 1000. Leucothoe 60c per 100; $6.00 per ICOO Galax 25c per 100; 2.00 per 1000 Choice Stock of Gladioli, Feverfew, Candytuft, Daisies, Calendulas, Valley, Scabiosa, Harrisii, Gypsophila, Snapdragons and all other Seasonable Stock. DON'T FORGET US ON GRXENS, AS WE HAVE Asparagus, Sprengeri, Ferns, idiantom, Green and Bronze Lencothoe and Galax If yon want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., Lr^^l... CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CI^OSED ALL DAY SUNDAT. We are in dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Baltimore. JULY CLUB MEETING FEATTJKB EVENT. The most iiitere.sting event in trade circles in this city for some time past was the July meeting of the florists' club, preceded by fi dinner at the Hotel Rennert, the guests of honor being- Secretary John Young, of the Society of American Florists; Major P. P. O'- Keefe, of the O'Keefe Advertising Agency, Boston, Mass., in charge of the national publicity campaign; R.ob- ert Kift, secretary of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia; Z. D. Blaclvistone, president of the Florists' Club of Wash- ington, D. C; A. Snell, William Grill- bortzcr, George C. Shaffer and E. P. Rodman, also of the national capital. The congeniality of those present, and the hearty applause received by Mr. Kift, when he suggested an interchange of visits between clubs of various cities, indicated a fine spirit of co-oper- ation that bids fair to aid in extending the hope that the trEtde will broaden as a whole, and make rapid strides in keeping with other industries. Every detail of the entertainment and the ar- rangement of the dinner was in the capable hands of William F. Ekas, and his admirable management of the oc- casion was fully appreciated by the .■?5 or more members and guests pres- ent. At the club meeting which followed, Major O'Keefe spoke at length on the subject which interests him most, and the one his hearers were most anxious A.T.PYFER&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing to listen to, ■'Advertising." The Society of American Florists is to be compli- mented upon having the services of so valuable a man to forward its slo- gan, "Say it with Flowers." The most interesting fact brought out in his talk was that "Say it with Flowers" was never intended at the start to enhance the sale of any certain flower or better the business of any one florist store or growing establishment: but rather to increase the belief in the minds of the public that they need flowers for every occasion. It was shown that this is an extremely difficult propositon, consider- ing the florist industry has never been advertised extensively. After this de- mand had been created to his satisfac- tion. Major O'Keefe let loose an idea, which seems the biggest thing that could be carried on, that of advertis- ing a certain flowel- for a certain time; if possible, to have a flower for every month in the year, and concentrate all effort to the growing, the handling, the arrangement and the sale of this cer- tain flower. Secretary John Young then spoke, and stated that Major O'- Keefe had covered the field of adver- tising completely, and mentioned that now was the time to secure a life mem- bership in the S. A. F. before the fee was raised. It was found to be the consensus of opinion that the club ought to invite the S. A. F. to Balti- more in 1921, after which the meeting- adjourned. Refreshments were served. NOTE. Whether the success of the trade in this city, or the matter of ample time to attend to such matters at present is responsible, the writer does not know, but Dan Cupid has been working overtime of late, for Robert W. John- son, who has just returned from one year's service overseas has taken unto himself a wife, and Albert G. Fiedler is to be another matrimonial candidate in the near future. G., Jis. 62 The American Florist. July 26, ERNE Sl r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, l d. Phone. Randolph 6S78. CHICAGO, ILL. E. r. Winterson Co. 166 Noith Wabash Avenue, l. d. phone central 6oo4. CHICAGO We carry the year round the best Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Galax and Huckleberry. Try us on your regular orders. Kansas City. GLADIOLI RULE THE MAItKET. Gladioli are now the principal mar- ket offering-; in fact, they are about the only flower to be seen, with quality not as gootl as was the case ea^'lier in the season, owing-'- to hot weather. Roses are fairly g-bod, but far from being A No. 1, and c.re none too plsn- tiful. Russell is about the best, as Ophelia is short stemmed and very sing:le. Gypsophilas and lark'^purs are plentiful and the quality is satisfac- tory. They are welcome as they work in well with other floTsers. The de- mand is fairly good, but is confined principally to funeral orders and hos- pital -vs'ork. NOTES. Samuel Murray, state vice-president of the Society of American Florists for Missouri, -west, is making a vigorous campaisn for subscriptions to the S. A.. F. publicity fund, and should have the hearty support of everyone in his territory. Miller E. Carter, of the William L Rock Flower Co., is spending- his va- cation in camp with the Seventh Regi- ment. He is mess sergeant of Co. M. and in civilian life, is secretary and director of the above firm. W. J. Barnes is making- a complete cleanup at his range and everytliing is being put in first class condition for the fall trade. His pot ferns are show- ing fine form at present. H. Kusik & Co. report good business, Avith stock quite plentiful. Home grown Russell and Ophelia roses and gypsophil.t from Colorado are included in the offerings here. T. J. Noll I& Co. report good business for the season, but stock is scarce. Some fine gypsophilas and gladioli were seen at this Establishment dviring the past week. James Ragan is out to beat the "high cost of heating" this year. He has a gas well that is a hea-vy pro- ducer, and is now drilling for oil. Arthur Newell is very proud of his new establishment, into which he will move about July 24. He reports good summer business. E. J. B. Rochester, N. Y. SUPPLY AND DEMAND -WEAK. Business has been at a standstill during the past week due to hot wea- ther and lack of funeral work. Every- thing in the wholesale market, how- ever, cleans tip daily as the supply is very limited. Roses are much im- proved in quality, but the receipts ai-e below requirements. Gladioli, in the several varieties have begun to ar- rive but in small numbers. Carna- tions are also a short item. A few Harrisii and Japanese lilies are seen. The summer crop of sweet peas are among the offerings and they are Will Prices Go Ip? Every business man familiar with present conditions will agree that prices cannot come down and most likely will go up. That is also our positive opinion. PROTECT YOURSELF by placing your order with us now for yonr Fall and Christmas supplies from our immense stocks. Our two warehouses are crammed full of Chif- fons, Ribbons, Novelties, Bas-kets, etc., which were manufactured and bought at the lowest market prices. Wait for the "McCallum man" that travels your territory and be ahead in both money and satifaction. McCAUUn'S FLORISTS' SUPPLIES and a full line of Baskets, Holiday Goods and Novelties will be on display at the S. A. F. Convention in Detroit, August 18 to 21. May we have the pleasure of meeting you there and having you make your headquarters with ut? Let us serve you to our mutual benefit. THE McCALLUM CO., PITTSBURGH, PA. "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT." Mention the American Florist when writing showing good form and bring excel- lent returns. Outdoor garden flowers are pioving very popular. NOTES. A large European linden tree in front of the greenhouses of Charles Schlegel & Sons, in full bloom, is at- tracting much atteTition. The tree, one of several brought to this coun- try from Odessa, was planted by Mr. Sc-hlegel's father about 50 years ago. While the others have all been cut down, this particular tree has been saved througli the efforts of John Dun- bar, city horticulturist. The outing of the Rochester Floral Co. was held July 16 at the home of Miss Bashford. The programme which was much enjoyed included a saitsage roast, a supper and games and other amusements in various forms. A shipment of (.rnamental arbor vitae has been received at George B. Hart's. His commission house is clos- ing at ~\ p. m. during- July and August. Milton Selinka, accompanied by his bride, made a business trip to this city last "week. The congratulations of the trade here is extended. Charles W. Curtis, of Irondequoit, expects to cut about 50,000 g'ladioli in several varieties during tlie next few weeks. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers bow easy it is to grow potted plants witli a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just rieht. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100, If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail, 35c The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Hart & Vick are making a specialty of freesia bulbs of the Purity type which are finding a ready sale. Cecil Lester has returned from a busjuess trip to a number of cities in the state. Chbstek. 1919. The American Florist. 63 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CniCAfiO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Ixicated WHOLiESAIiE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I^ D. Phones CBNTRAL 1977 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists I79-18M83 Norih Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co., gMg^VaM Ave. aM LaKe st., LflP|m «SBW*£3 CHICAGO, ILL. C^MMSSI Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing iMEiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TEUPHONC |Cj| yUfADACU MiC CHICAGO COMt. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Cards For All Occasions I/abels, Stickers, Seals, Tags. Printing for Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. liANSENG, MIOH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basiiets Frice List, 1919. Plain Wire Han^g Baskets. lO-inoh $1.75 14.inch J3.00 12-inch 2.85 16-mch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sbeet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^^PE^^I^^rffi.^^' Mention the American Florist when writing l^oMeJIiMPMM'lste Chicago. CURRBiNT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 1.50®$ 5.00 100 Mrs. Chas. Russell ... S.OOlS) 20.00 " Columbia 5.00® 16.00 " Hoosier Beauty 4,000) 10.00 KlUarDey Brilliant 3.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® 10.00 Prince de Bulgarie... 3.00® 10.00 " My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer... 3.00® 10.00 Milady \3.00® 10.00 " Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00® 10.00 " Hadley 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Double W. Killarney.. 3 00® 10.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. 3.00® 10.00 " Champ Weiland 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00® 10.00 " Bayard Thayer 3.00® 10.00 " Ceclle Brunner 3.00 " George Elgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesbit 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.oO Cattleyas, per doz 10.00® 12.00 Daisies LBOQ 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Peonies 4.00® 6.00 Valley 12.00® 15 00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Perns per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Galai per 1,000 l.BO® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.26 Mexican Ivy per 1,000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus Strings each .80® .76 Smila-T per doz. 2.60@ 8.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays .. 8.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 *WS^.#VN/S/Vs/*rfN/W.#./V.*./>/., ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CBRYSANTHEMUM 1^ MANUAL y By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago r^CHICAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House oJ ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writing 64 The American Florist. July 26, There is no comparison as to ttie Quality, and no comparison In value if you buy the Be^t OladiolxjL^ such as we offer you. Our stock consists mostly of America, Halley, Schwaben and some novelties in Gladiolus. The ' supply is now large enough to fill any size order. $6.00 to |8.00 per 100; some of the newer varieties $10.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. GOOD TRADE DESPITE BAD WEATHER. St, Swithin, Jupiter Pluvius — and all the rest of the rain makers — have been having their innings the past weelc, until everything, even the very atmosphere, appears to be thoroughly saturated. Considering_ the adverse conditions, the demand has held up very well, as the supply of stock of all kinds, extras or specials, has never been sufficient to go around. Choice roses,' at least the best obtainable now In Russell, Columbia, Premier, Ophelia, Hadley and Victoria, are sold on ar- rival at much better prices than ever before at this season, and this holds good with gladioli, asters, or the best of the outside stock. It is the cream that is taken off first, and the Skimmed milk then brings very little. It looks from the early arrivals of the dahlia, these flowers being seen in several of the stocks, as if the grow- ers of these field ilowers will be early on the job, and continuous to the finish. From all accounts, there are larger plantings than ever before. Dahlia specialists will do well to note that it is not quantity, but quality, that shows up best in the returns. Not only excellence of stock, but su- perior packing, as flowers must reach the market in the best possible condi- tion, early in the day. Cattleyas at all salable, find ready buyers at $1 each; even the small Harrisoniana bring 50 cents. The little Sweethearts .are the best all around roses on the list, being about as good now as in winter. Asters so far, are for the most part a disappointment, most of the flowers oifered being away below par. TWO WELL KK^OWN SPECIALISTS PASS. The trade lost two important mem- bers the past week in the deaths of George Anderson and Charles Meckey, both of whom w^ere for many years important factors in the produc- tion of plants and cut flowers. Mr. Anderson, who first grew bedding stock, later became successful with Easter plants, being very strong on hydrangeas and Easter lilies, which were in great demand by the best stores. Roses for cut flowers were taken up, and he soon became famous for his choice Jacciues, Ulrich Brun- j; ner and Mi-s. . Jtfhsi. Laing. He also, as his place increased, had great suct cess with the Bridesmaids, Perles, and later, the hybrid teas. He was ah active and interested member of the florists' club, fond of bowling and shooting, representing the club fre- quently on its championship teams. Two years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, after which he gave up busi- ness. Charles Meckey specialized in bed- ding. Easter plants and pot roses, aiming to produce them in quantity for sale at popular prices. In this, he was very successful, being able by well regulated succession of crops, to make most intensive use of his greenhouse space. He had, for many years, a large range of glass at 17th and \ Lehig-h avenues, which becoming sur- rounded with residences, he sold 15 years ago and removed his houses to Liimekiln pike, which in turn was sold last year to make way for suburban homes. He then retired. LMiiiiuiluiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiininiiiiiiiililuiluiluutuiliiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiii'iiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiinur^ I Roses, Carnations, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. | I This is the exclusive shop, only one block from Eixpress Depots. i 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. I ^niiniiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiin'rHiniiniiuiiiMiiriiiiiiiiiiniiniHiiininiiniiiiiiniiniiniiiiiiiiiinMiniiniuMiHiiiiiininMininiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiinMitiiuiiitiiiiriiininK YlioMe Hover M&rKeU Buffalo, July 23. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 30.00@ 40.00 " Fancy 20.00® 30.00 Extra 10.00® 20.00 " 1st 8.00® 10.00 Klllarney 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Ward 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia ' 3.00® 10.00 Eussell 6.00® 10.00 Sbawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 3.00® 4.00 Cattlevas 75.00® 85.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.50 Asparagus Sprengerl, .35@z.B0 Ferns ' per 1.000 2.00 Calondulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilai 26.00 Gladioli findoor) S.OOfSI 10.00 Asters (Indoor) 4.00® 6.00 Boston, July 23. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 12.00®25.00 " «;illarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 " White and Plnls Klllarney 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00®12.00 Klllarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00@12.00 " Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Kusseii 6.00@12.00 Taft 2.00@ 8.00 " Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and Hilllngdon 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Easter Lilies 10.00®20.00 Valley 6.00@10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 CINCINNATI, July 23. Per 100 Roses, KiUaraey 4,00@15.0C Mrs. Chas. Klissell 6.®12.00 GladloU 8 00® 10.00 Phlo.\ 3flOira 4.00 Delphinium 8.00® 10.00 Coraoposls 2.00 Daisies 1.00@ 2.00 INDIANAPOU.S, iND. — CL H. Schwo- meyer is building an up-to-date flower shop at 1040 Shelby street. New houses will replace the old range as soon as material is received. ■ANCY (Special Picked) ERNS Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut Flowers I Mfr. and Dealer in 'Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist token writinff Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Acliillea Up-tO-the-Minnte Service. Satisfactioo Goaniilteil. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS AVholesale Florists and Suppliea 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. Milwaukee, July 23. Per 100 Roses. Killarney, W. Killarney.. 3.00® 8.00 Ward . 3.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00®15.oo Ophelia 8.00® 8.00 Colnmbla 6.00®15.00 " Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 8.00 rnni.Tth^ns. nssorted 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 7.600 9.00 (Sweet Peas W® .76 SniiitflrnffoUH 4.00'??' 6.01 Gladioli, per doz T6Q 1.00 Daisies l.OOCol 1.60 Gypsophllla 26® .35 66 The American Florist, July ,26, New York. DEMAIsT) A LITTLE BETTEE THAN TJS' 1918. The business of the past week was about the average for midsummer, but a little better than the corresponding period of 1918, as relating- to prices, on account of a decided falling- off in the supply of stock, particularly roses. The great surplus of the previous ■n^eek, caused by the hot A^eather, was mentioned in our notes of July 19. As nothing — excepting possibly this old earth, and some of the celestial bodies — can keep up an even speed at all times, it stands to reason that the roses had to slo%v down. Even -svith .a great reduction, there has besn more than enough to supply the demand, noticeably in white stock. It is well to note that excei)ting American Beau- ty and Francis Scott Key, but few of the roses have reached the special grade, -^'hieh is prob3.bly lietter for the wholesalers, as the large retail stores are doing but little business. The sup- ply of orchids continues light, so is the demand. Very few lilies and lily of the valley are on the imarket, but they do not seem to be gi'eatly missed. While asters are not yet pl'.^ntiful, there is a fair amount of stock to be had. and it came in time to supplant the carnations, which are practically lin- ished. The supply of gladioli is on the increase. But few good sweet peas .are neen. The last half of the past ■n^eek brought dark and rainj' weather, and if continued, the supply of stocli -will further decrease. July 21. — The supply of stock is not heavj% but there is more than might have been expected after a week of dark weather. There is the usual Mi^n- d.ay buying, for the season. NOTES. It is always a bore to read or -write about the weather, but in the in- terest of historical accuracy it must be stated that it has rained here for five days in succession, and for the past two days, there has only been brief in- termissions, with no signs of letting up. There are various theories as to the cause, and one guess is as good as an- other. The official weather forecaster says, it is the rain that makes wet weather, which nobody will deny. The superstitious people say it is because it began to rain on St. Swithin's day, July 1.5. Our personal theory is. that it has been caused by a cold wave from the west rushing in on the superheated at- mosphere surrounding- the covenant of the League of Nations at Washington. D. C, and it's spreading. Craig Muir, and wife, .as has been their custom, have gone to their Con- necticut farm for the summer. Pre- viously they had closed the store at 62 "West 40th street for the time of their absence, but this year, the old saying that it's an ill mud that blows no good, -was verified. On account of the building, in which he was located at Sixth avenue and 41st street, being- torn down to make roon-i for a larger one, William P. Sears had to move, and has. temporarily, taken the Muir store. William N. Reed, of Reed & Keller, says that they are so busy that they have had little time to think of the S. A. F. convention. They are now busy on an unusually large contract, •which covers a number of unique fea- tures. If you have but a hazy idea of ■what you want, tell it to William and he will complete it and do a good job. Romeo M. Guido, -who for the past 12 years has been with A. T. Bun- yard, has resigned and is goin.g into the retail business on his own account at Lexington avenue and ,52nd street. He h.n,s shown himself an industrious and clever young man and we wish hin: success. JVIrs, Leikens and Fi-ed Lantz. her manager, are now at the Newport. R. I., store. James B-ruce. nephew to Mrs. Leikens, and favorably known in FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragnt 1S9 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing the trade of this city, is in charge of the Madison avenue store. Captain Jidio R. Capifali. United States Army, of San Juan, Porto Rico, who is also a florist, is spending a short leave in this city and has been calling on the trade. Costos Sakelos, the Colonial Florist, says he is too busy to attend th-2 con- vention. His family is away for the summer, and his men are taking their vacations in turn. Miss Grace Durkin. head bookkeeper for J. S. Fenrich, has returned from her vacation, which she spent at Asbury Park, N. J., the guest of Mr. ai-id Mrs. Fenrich. George Hildenbrand. of Jolin Yoving- & Co., has returned from his vacation, spent at Freeport, L. I., where he says the fishing and bathing are good. Miss MoUie Boxer, bookkeeper for Riedel & Meyer, has returned from her vacation and the boys in the store are glad. Peter F. McKenney. and family, have gone to Atlantic City for a month's stay. A. F. F. Detroit, Mich. BUSINESS STAGNATION IS GENEKAL. Another week of exceptionally poor business marks the condition of trade here, as reported by nearly every flor- ist. Continued warm weather, with no funeral work of consequence, is .assigned for the stagnation that all in the trade feel. Stock of many seasonable varieties is also scarce, and no item on the list in excess of the limited demand. Roses which caused a real glut 10 days ago, are now very scarce and the quality not up to summer standard. Gladioli are slow coming in, but indicatidns point to a big supply very ,^oon from the local growers. Nearly all -jf the retail- ers are taking advantage of the dull time and are cleaning and painting their stores to be in readiness to greet the Society of American Florists' conven- tion "vistors, August 19-21. The grow- ers, too, are also getting their places fixed up to the limit of their ability with the extreme shortage of help felt by them all. NOTES. R.obert Rahaley. manager of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, is en- joying an outing in the fishing dis- trict near Grayling, Mich. His broth- er, Heniy, of the same firm, joined him there Jul}- 19 to remain a few days. Albert Sylvester, also of this firm, who has been on an extended vacation, is again "on the job" look- ing much improved by his ^vell earned rest. John Moore, manager of Breit- meyer's Woodward avenue branch store is to be married next week to Miss Ernie Voelkner, the attractive assistant at the David Whitney branch .store of the same firm, A lengthy vacation will K,- taken by the happy couple. Frank Holznagle is hard at -work on the improvements to his new home at Birmingham, Mich. Here he has seven acres surrounding his palatial residence completed a short time ago. His son. Frank, has charge of the business on Woodward avenue. ^.^^ ^r^ Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragnt ■Siy;:^-^ ~~-^ Wholesale V ^-—^^t- ^^^^^i^H -.e^--_ Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consi^rnments of Cnt Floivers Solicited. The members of the 10 committees appointed to make preparations for the convention are w-orking energeti- cally and harmoniously and nothing will be left -undone to extend a fitting reception to the hundreds of visitors we expect as our guests. A. Pochelon returned for a few days from his summer outing at Lovells, Mich. He will attend the convention of the Canadian Horticultural Society at Toronto the second week in August. Charles H. Plumb is busy on the construction of his eight new houses and enlarged boiler room. Tlie -work is in the hands of the Foley Green- house Manufacturing Co., Chicago. Jerome K. Stock, treasurer of the florists' club, wdth his w^ife. is taking a vacation of a month at Glen Lake, Mich. They plan to be back in time for the convention. J. P. S. 1919. The American Florist. 67 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864 and 3157 Farragut. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAIiE FIX)RIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 750 Farra^nt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '■'^^^'FaJiksut 133 W. 28{h St., HewYork All the NEW KOSES. CARNATIONS and SeaEonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Boses, Violets, Carnations, Valley. Lilies. Etc. 148 West 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farra^nt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when ivriting JOHN YOCNe SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. I8lh St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4886. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farrasut. Mention the American Florist when W7'iting Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 FarraEot. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I CheUea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and earefal attention to your Interests. Conslffiunentfl lollolted. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOIiESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4023 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover MwKete New YobKj July 23. Roses, Beauty, special *' " extra and fancy.. PJadlev Francis Scott Key ' ' Columbia Prima Donna Alice Stanley Double White Killarney Killarney ** Queen Brilliant Aaron Ward *' Ophelia *' .Suuhurst J. L. Mock Mrs. Chas. Russell Premier Cattleya orchids, special LUy o£ the Valley AUiantum croweauuiu uuo Hybridum Sweet peas 1/llies, l.ou^illorus and Formo- sum Gladiolus " America Asparagus Plumusus, doz. bchs. Smilas do?., strings Pelphinlumb, per doz Cornflowers GaillarUla Bouvardia. white per doz. Asters, per doz Per 100 .20.00035.00 . s.uocaio.oo 2.'rtifU) l.'i.OU 4.00fa 30.00 2.00® 10.00 2.001UJ lU.UO 1.00® 6.00 2.0005! .50® .50® .60® 2.00® 1.00® 2. now 1.00® 4.(JUIffi 4.0^ I® l.n.OO 75.00®100.00 . 6.00® 8.00 .70® 1.00 .30® 2.00 12.00rni 1.1.00 . 2.00® 3.00 3.00® 4.00 3.00 2.00 2.00 l.iiO .75 .75 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 8.00 8.00 H.IK) 8.00 16.00 1..50@ .2.T® 1.00® .75'a' ..WW .50® Prank H. Traendly Charles Schenek Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists aud Cat Flower Ezcbange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 20th and 27th Stg. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farraent. Orchids. Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading Rrowers. CONSIGNMEirrs SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farrasut. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale C&mniission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. CO AN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a n891 Farragut |LT y t 115 West 28th Street, WcW I OfK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone. ] *^^ F.rrajut "• '• ^'VV**' P««- United Cut Flower Co., i"c WHOLESAIzERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phom] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragnt \ A^l Established 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every momln«. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th At. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertlslne. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every moruinfr. V. S. DORVAL, Secretaxy Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens HUtaest Standard of Qnallty. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greeu ul Florals' SapfioL 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Ftrraeut The Lariutt sumtei and RtceiTet o( Rit Flowers A complete assortment of the best iB the market can always be relied noon. Mention the American Florist when writing 68 The American Florist. July 26, FERNS Now Ready For Immediate Shipping. 8 inch BOSTONS $1,00 9 Inch BOSTONS:. $2.00 Our stock of 6 inch and 7 inch Bostons will be ready in about a month. Owing to the new law prohibiting the importation of rooted plants, Palm stock will be scarce in the near future. If any one was to tell you that the country was goine dry 10 years ago you would not have believed them. It has gone dry but we didn't prt-dict it. We do predict the shortage of Palms at the present time. Buy our strong, sturdy stock and avoid the shortage. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA 2in... .$1.25 perdoz. 3 in $2.00perdoz. 5 in., made up $10.00 and $12.00 per doz. This stock is well root«d and ready for shipping. LATANIA PALMS Per doz. Per doz. Exceptionally strong plants especially Sin 82.00 5 in $6.00 suited for porch and window box plant- 4in 3.00 6 in 9.00 ing and decorating. 2H in 15c 3 in 25c 6 in 4 in. 5 in. CROTONS $0.35 50 1.00 Well established and nicely colored leaves. DRACAENA INDIVISA 5 in $30.00 per 100 Strong healthy plants and plenty of them. Buy now for next season. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2 in $35.00 per 1000 Exceptionally fine stock for immediate shipment. USED FLOWER POTS He can save you money on pots. We are not using many of our small pots as we are growing larger stock. >;ote prices. 2H in $4.15 per 1000 3 in $6.34 per lOOO 214 in.... 4.87 " 3i^ in 7.80 GEORGE WITTBOLD CO. L.D. Phone: Graceiand 1112. 745 Buckingham Plsce, CHICAGO Lancaster County Florlits' Ass'n Picnic. On March 10, the picnic commit- tee reperted as follows : B. F. Barr, for a trip to Wild Cat; H. K. Rohrer, a trip around Lancaster and dinner at the Stevens house; A. M. Herr. a trip around Lancaster and afternoon and dinner at Rossmere. April 10, at a full meeting of the club, it was voted almost unanimously to go to Wild Cat. July 10 notices were sent out for a pic- nic at Wild Cat, July 13 and the com- mittee made a trip to that point to complete the arrangements, and found that in bad weather, it was almost impossible to reach it on the York county side by machines, and the ferry facilities from the Lancaster county side, were inadequate for com- fortable transportation. For this rea- son the plana were changed to Ross- mere, and we feel that on account of the publicity given to the original proposition, that this explanation is due the participants and friends of the club. The Reading florists were invited as our giiests, and the following reached Lancaster at 9 a, m., July 17: J. C. Bauder and wife. John Dounag and wife, Alfred Lunden and wife, H. C. Huesman and Miss Hnesman, Fred Baer and wife. Mrs. Giles, and Harry Heck, Ferdinand Heck. Clayton Butz, Wm. Kern, A. W. Masser, AV. N. Able, F. r>. Lanck and some of the younger generation. In addition to these, we had with us Dennis Connor, Mr. Bates, J>. J. Koehane and S. S. Pennock. of Philadelphia, T. J. Nolan, of the United States and Edw. Mar- shall, wife and mother, from Kennett Square. The day started at 9:15 from the Reading terminal, via. automobile to the Kate Long park; to the B. F. Barr nurseries; to Geo. Wilson's who owns the former home of President Buchan- an with its historic associations and its historic furniture; to Mapel Grove swimming' noo'- th'"'>u.ph *' ° tial part of the city to the country club, and then to Rossmere. The first event at Rossmere was a picnic lunch, followed by the usual pic- nic amusements, with W. B. Girvin of Leola, Pa., as high man in the men's bowling contest and Mrs. A. M. Herr as high lady in the ladies' score. Chas. B. Herr and Miss Lizzie Mussel- man, of Strasburg, carried off the honors in the card game, Dennis Connor was, it is reported, champion in the quoit pitching contest, and in the children's games, the bsst boy and the best girl won out, and went home with a prize. At 4 p. m.. the picnic was turned into a banquet, with Mine Host Fehl as caterer, and B. F. Barr and H. K. Rohrer as table decorators. The ban- quet room is a picture of beauty in itself; with the addition of the deco- rations, and the ladies, it became a feast for aesthetic eyes, and the ban- quet itself, the realization of a gour- mands dream. After the dinner. President Elmer Weaver called on M. J. Brinton, of Christiana, for an address of welcome to our visitors, which was given in his usual happy manner. The re- sponse was made by ;Harry' Heck, president of the Reading Florists' Club, and short talks were made by Harry Huesman, and J. C. B.audei-, of The Meyer Florist Thread Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Compare oar thread with any other you are using and you will see a vast diiierence in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the im C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORKS, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Reading, and H. A. Schroycr and B. F. Barr, of Lancaster. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, president of the ladies aux- iliary, gave a happy little address for the ladies. At 5 :30 p. m., the giiests were au- tomobiled to the Reading terminal, and left Lancaster at (> p. m. and the Lancaster florists and their wives and families went (o their lespective homes, a tired but happy party. Albert M. Herb. 1919. The American Florist. 69 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be deUvered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established 1S57 ^mSM:. 745 Buckingham Place Ii. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the City Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, EY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FL.OWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. •Tt^o^R-iiif* G u d e s^ wAaMiNOTOHAa Hemters of Florists' Telegraph ITelivety. New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoDege Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. Bstabushed i849 David Clarke's Sons 21S9-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders B) Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1653 Columbus. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in toucli witii J. E. MAHHEWSON, SHEBOTGU WISCONSn Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj. Onr New Store. A. LANGE 77-79 E. Madison Street CHICAGO Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ADniTNn Flowers and Service ISoS^W; *»1*\/ Vlll^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22na. STRATFORD WALNUT STS. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Ave- nue and 44th Street, NEW YORK, for 44 Years. Quality, Serricc, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Buy War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. "WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNAiENT New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif.' O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual pood care and prompt attention. Phones, 270. 271 Hain. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders, negular trade diKt. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. 70 The American Florist. July 26, St. Paul, Minn. Holm S Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of norists' Telegraph Deliveiy. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamshlo docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.$mithCo. KEENAN BliDQ. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COM PAN V CLEfELANi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telecraph Delivery. Send Telesraph. Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service Id this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. New York. '^^'l^.iiS'^ Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclusive residential section. Telephones. L.OUIS MICHBI. 65S2-U583 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Oommission Florists Connljrnmenta Solicited 48 Wnionghby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CIH 21 QQ 'Rwj^o/I'vAravr -. . ^^^ . « a. ■ Weare in center of residential sce- 1 OO UrOaa way, Xet 9414 Scbuyler. tion, between 77th and 78th streetB. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. T.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F, Galvin. Inc. Boston. Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Huffo H, Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn. N. Y. — James Weir. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago— Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicaeo — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicgao — North Shore Floral Co. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison, Chicago — Ronsley. 17 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julins Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Ilardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo, — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Payton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver .Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Roser.v. Detroit. Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit .Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dnluth. Minn.— Dnluth Floral Co. El Paso .Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, 111. — I. L. Plllsbury. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. FTarrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. ^bmidt. Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Lincoln. Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Ooldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Ino. Montreal, Que.. Can. — The Dominion Bloral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newarli. N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass.— E, W, Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas, Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadwav. New York — Broadway Florist. 20&4 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New^ York — Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — D. J. Pappas. Inc. New York — Max Schling. New York — ^Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — ITess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Npb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N, J. — Edward Sceery. ' Pnterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — .T. J. Harbermehrs Sons. Pittsburtrh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A W. Sn-itb f^n.. Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Btickbee. Salt Lake CItv. Utah— Miller Ftoral Co. !?hebovE:an. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Springfield. Mass — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Lolus, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis. Mo. — F. H. Wp^er. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. Mnv ik Co. Ran Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle. Wash. — HoUvwood Gardens, Terre Haute. Ind.— T. G HpinI & Sons. Taoonia. Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington. B. C. — Rlackistone. Inc. Washington. B. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Wnshintrtnn. B, C. — Louise Flower Shop, V'^nshinrton. B. C. — Gude Bros. Washington. D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — LIttlefield. Blorlst. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers. N, Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Oratiot AveiiMS. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L1582 1415 Farnum Si. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers DeliTcrcfl Anywhere. PHone, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN Dunlop's "FIjORIST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y, Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. li. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 nFTH AVINUE Uember of Florists' lielegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Hembtr of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. 1919. The American Florist. 71 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NJuW YURK Fifth Avenue RnQTniVI 1 P"'" street DUO I l/ll 799 Boylston Street Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main TelepboDe Store- 334 L8WiS AVB., ^o. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Broolilyn and Long Island. Mem1)er of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing ^>aniininniniiiiiiininiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]niiinniniiDniiiniiiiiiii]% H Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street E THE BEST THAT GROWS. p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. £ "^niiiinnuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506, Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Uemliers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A, Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, S27. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders, Ifember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Desiens and E^esli Cut Floirers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhoases, 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. - S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetduo lervice means fresh. sturdy stock ftod promptdeliverieslnBulfalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of FlorlBts' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina No order for less than $3.00 accepted for deliver}'. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^ l_l I ^ KfZr\ Send your telegraph orders to us for \^\ \ I wrWJW delivery in Chicago and vicinity, 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T, D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago ind Sob- orbs to , All orders carefully filled UsS^^^Jlson St under the iuperviiion of '^1^2^ GEORGE .«MUS. Hgr. ^^P' wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Teiegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Piione Columbus 546S. Brancli: 840 Westchester Ave,, Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990, Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave at 'S St., X. ^V. Miss Louise W. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3570. 3841, 3842. Mention the A'nierican Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Ddirered in Atbaojr and vidmly on telegnphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right pluce to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport. Mass. Covers All New England Points Mention the Avierican Florist when ioriting Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Lenoi Plant Specialists i-xo"'"]!!! Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUed. 138-140 Fourth St., East >yyy>V'^N^-/>^ws*s*srv^*N'^rfvv/s/' Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GHUS, PnsidnL A iOrCll ^O* E, P. NEWAN, Secidu;. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliver?, Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St, Members Florists' Toleeraph Delivery Association, DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IS W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established iu 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Floris'ta' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Elorists will take care of all telegraphic orders. 72 The American Florist. July 26, New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, war 72nd Sf. 'Phone, Colnmbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Quality Q/^^ and «=^ ^^ I pROMPTNeSS i^MM^' —The — Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE F.T.D. Mention the American Florist when writin g SALT LAKE CIH Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 350,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usnal Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive St». Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di'ection. nill IITU U|yi|. We are the center of the great UUI-U"«I ™'""' Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, IlL H. W. BUCKBEE. [jMorist] THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. (Nol he) 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Jzowkus Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n. Mention the American Florist when writing Wlolssali ind Ritail Florist C. n. TREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will fill orders for the West on short notlcf Trade dlsoounti. Flrst-clau itook. Mention the American Florist when writing 3348 Wo MADISON ST^ ■CHICAGOj TO HARRY PAPWORTH^ Tlie Metaine Ri ^=— SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST o «-VT T-T. »-H.Tr-^TO/-^/-K CA SLE ADDRESS , "M CG 1 LL-SEE D" /^ » T TC/-»T> -VTI A SAN FRANCISCO s^n francjsco CALIFORNIA Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of French and Holland Bulbs, ready shortly. Also PERENNIALS for Florists, Ask for special prices. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY THB I.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. AVATERIiOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORID, COLORADO. Contract growers of Oucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. OEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. pppper. Egte: Plant. Tomato. Okra. AsparaKus. Rbuharb. Celery, Spiuach, Beet. Onion. Beans, Cabbaere. Canlitlower. Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QRGWERS done by the largest firm in the district (and in Scandinavia) should convey a good idea of the seed situation here, now and before the present economic unrest. In 11114, about one-tliird of the firm's total output was sold in Den- mark and two-thirds exported. In I'.ILS. five times as mach was .sold in nenn'iark as was exported, a large iiiiiiiiriiitiiiiriiniiiiriiuiuiiniiiiiiniiiniiiriiiiii^ Mention the American Flo7-ist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 79 Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing WINTER-FLOWERING SPENCER VARIETIES Trade Packets contain ^4 oz. Trade pkt. Apricot Orchid. A rteligbtfnl and cbarming shade.. $0.25 Asta Ohn. Ideutical in color and size of blossom to the popular late flowerine Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender 25 Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush.. .20 Columhia. Thi.- is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering Sweet Pea. While it is not quite as early as the "Pink and White" (below) it produces 50 percent more flowers, a fact which es-ery grower "appreciates Oz. $0.65 .50 1.50 .25 .20 .20 Cream. Identical in color and size of blossom to Dobbie's Cream, It has immense blossoms rery frilled and duplexed 20 Pordhook Pink and White 20 Heather Bell. The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing In water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender 20 Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salmon pink 25 Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess St>encer. Long stem and a free producer Llherty. Brilliant red Melody. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely re- sembling Countess Spencer Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is magnificent 25 Mrs. A, A. Skaach, Flowers bright shell pink. S'ow in late fall and winter for spring blooming 20 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20 Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink 20 Fink and White. Blanche Ferry type. Our strain i>i tliis ■-; II I' i r aiil \ m ■ Mconiniemi it to every- i.T e w ' .'i -r f t.--:t ri> >ti.li-n.M' 20 President Woodrow Wilson. Magenta rose 20 Hose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming 30 Song Bird. The flower is the same color as Florence Moore Spencer and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearson 20 Songster. Giant early lavendei 35 Spring Maid. Liglit pink on a cream ground. It Is a most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems 20 Snow Flake. This is the best early-flowering white- seeded Spencer, The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne lii wonderful profusion on long stems 25 Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20 Warbler. Rich mauve purple 25 Wedgewood, Identical in color and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood, and is a magnifi- cent clear blue White Orchid. White flowers of good substance... Yarrawa. The color on opening Is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff with blush wings 20 MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .15 .25 .20 .85 10.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 i .6i 8.00 I .65 .8.00 I .65 8.00 .80 10.00 .65 8.00 I .80 10.00 .65 8.00 .80 10.00 .80 10.00 .65 8.00 .65 8.00 .50 6.50 WINTER-FLOWERING— Unwin Types. Oz. % Lb. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.30 $1.00 $4.00 Lavender Nora. Most pleasiug lavender. long stems, a splendid commercial variety 30 Pink and white. .15 WINTER-FLOWERING— Grandiflora Oz. Anita Wehrman, Lavender $0.50 Canary Bird. Early yellow 15 Christmas Countess / _ Mrs. C. H. Totty.. < Sky blue 15 Earliest of AIL Cliristmas Pink* Christmas Prima Donna 'Daybreak pint 15 Mrs. F. J. Delansky * Mrs. Alexander Wallace, Lavender 15 Christmas White J Mont Blanc j- Pure white 15 Florence Denzer. . J Snowbird ' Black seeded white 15 Burpee's Earliest White ' MIXED. Winter-Flowering Grandiflora IVpe 15 Types. H Lb. Lb. $1.25 $5.00 .35 1.40 .35 .35 .35 .35 .35 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 .40 1.40 .35 1.20 Besides the varieties we list in this advertisement we will have the following Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas to offer: Miss Louise Gude. Mrs Charles Zvolanek, Scarlet Emperor, The Beauty and Zvolanek's Blue. We shall quote these as soon as definite crop re- ports are at hand. CHICAGO Vaughan^s Seed Store, NEW YORK Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth BtiUdlng, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas Cotinty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber. Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn, Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WHOLESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties: Beet, Carrot, Bnilive, Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialtie.s: IJects, Man^'oey. Carrots. Cabbaires. Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Alonzo J. Bryan WHOIiESAIiE FliORIST Abuiidauce of Plants Alvi'ays on Hand. See our display adv. in June 7th Issue. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON. NEW JERSEY Dracaena Indivisa Good thrirty plants for (growing on from 2 in<'li pots. $2 50 per 100; any quantilv. Smllax, rrom 2-iuch pots. »2'.00 per 100; SIH.OO per lOUO. Salvia Splendens, good strong plimts from seed bed. $5 .00 i.er 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-in. pots, »2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AUECANYrN: r. 80 The American Florist. July 26, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisvillf. Pa.. Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.. Viee- Presideiit; Curtis Nye Smith. 19 Congress Street, Uoston. Mass., Counsel: .J.W.Hill, Des Moines. Iowa. Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at Chicago,, June, 1920. C. B. KiVicK.MAK. according- to rumor. Avill spend the remainder of the sum- mer in J;ipan. CnEKRiK.s in Door County, Wisconsin, are suffering- seriously fi-om bro-\vn rot, hut it is thought the ti-ouble can -be g-reatly lessened, if not entirely elimi- nated, by spraying. THE new gold medal roses at the re- cent show of the ISfational Rose Society of England were Miriani. H.T.. .exhib- ited by Rev. J. H. Pemberton, Havering Avte Bower. Essex, and Mrs C.V. Ha- worth. H.T.. exhibited by Alex Dickson it Sons, 'Newtownards, Ireland. Louisville, Ky.— Rudolph Klein, formerly employed by the F. Walker Co., well known fiprists here, and at one time prominent in the nursei-y business, was found in a demented condition, July 18, and his relatives notified. When taken in charg-e by *rL?°'"^'^' ^"^ ""^^ carrying more than ■>oW m cash and bank books showing- deposits of nearly .$10.(KK). He has a farm at Crestwood. this state and owns other valuable securities International Apple Shippers' Association The committee in charge of the con- vention of the International Apple Ship- pers Association, which will be held -it Milwaukee. Wis., August U'-l.",, is mak- ing- elaborate preparations for the en- tertainment of the delegates and guests, among- whom it is expected there will be visitors from every state in the Union and many from Canada, Eng- land, Scotland and several from Scan- canavia. Many topics of trade interest will be, discussed, particularly those which affect the interests of the public from a distribution viewpoint. Many speakers of wide reputation will be in attendance, one of whom, probably the best known, being- Representative Julius Kahn of California, who will have for his topic. "Problems of Reconstruc- tion." E. O. Pacific Coast Ass'n of Nurserymen. The annual convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurservmen held at Portland, Ore.. July !(,. proved an interesting session. A feature of the meeting was lively discussion of the plant quarantine order of the federal horticultural board, the majority of the members indorsing the measure and indicating their opinion that the time was now at hand when the trade should begin growing its product and no longer depend on foreign sources of supply. The matter of educating the public to ornamentation and landscaping was an- other matter discussed and a commit- tee was appointed to co-operate with the Oregon Agricultural College to this end. The shortage of stock existing and the possibility of securing a supply ■uificient for requirements, and the question of higher prices, were the text of the reports of several committees. It was contended that the demand on the coast has more than doubled and that dealers cannot begin to .supply present needs. At the election of officers, the associa- tion established a precedent in the elec- tion of a woman president to guide the organization during- the ensuing year. She is Mrs. R. Day, of Spokane. Wash., .-^vell known as manager of the Overman Nursery in that city. C. A. Tonneson. Tacom.a. Wash., was re-elected secre- tary-treasurer, and vice-presidents -n"«:re selected as follows: Fred W. Day. Yakima.. Wash.: A. Brownell. Portland. Ore.: M, R. Jackson, Fresno, Calif.; C. A. T. Atwood. British Columbia; C. T. Hawkes. Caldwell. Ida., and B. H. Bo-wer, Provo, Utah. Spokane. Wash., was chosen as the place of -rtie 1!)20 convention. The visitors were entertained at luncheon by H. A, Lewis of the Russell- ville Nui series after which there was a trip to Laurelhurst to In.spect the evergreers. and later a visit to the pansy gardens of E. J. Steele. H. C- T. American Ass'n of Park Superintendents The twentieth annual convention of the American Association of Park Su- perintendents will be hela at Hartford. Conn., August 26-20, with headquarters at the Allyn house, the first two days, while the third day's programme will be carried out at New Haven, with headquarters at the Hotel Garde. The fli-st session will be called to order at 9:00 a. m. on Tuesday, the visitors being welcome! to the city by Mayor Richard J. Kinsella with a response by President J. F. Foster. Following the business meeting- the party will leave for an inspection of the Hartford parks with a sheep bake at Goodwin Park and in the afternoon Keney and Elizabeth parks will be vis- ited. Vi'ith a luncheon at the latter and addresses by Charles E. Gross on the "City Park System of Hartford," and H. H. Goodwin on "The History and Development of Keney Park." The evening will close with a visit lo the dance floor at Colt park. At 8 o'clock on the morning of the second day, the delegates will leave headquarters for Ne%v Britain, visiting Walnut Hill park in thit city, thence to Meriden. -where luncheon will be served at the state park on West Peak, following which an inspection will be made of Hubbard and Brookside parks and the swimming- pool, then to Whar- ton Brook park in Wallingford. with supper at North Haven, followed by an address on "The State Parks of Connecticut." by A. M. Turner. On Thursday, the last day of the meeting, the business session will be called to order at !>:00 a. m. headquar- ters being at the Hotel Garde. New Haven, to which city the visitors will be welcomed hy Mayor A. D. Fitzger- ald. There will be an inspection of the city park system with luncheon at the summit of East Rock. Features of the closing day's programme will be addresses by Theodore S. Woolsey. president of the park commissioners of New Haven, and by Colonel N. G. Osborn. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. Headquarters. Hartford, Allyn house, corner of Asylum and Trumbull streets. Room, without bath, .f2 and upwards; room, with bath, .$4 and upwards. Headquarters. New Haven, Hotel Garde, opposite Union station. Room, with bath. .$2.50 per person: single room, without bath. $2. THE Storrs S Harrison Co. PAINESVLLLE NURSERIES Catalogmes and Price List* Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, - OHIO Mention the American Florist when toHting HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursei^ Co. ETcrgrcoi Spedafists LvSf^ Growers in Arnica Box 404« DUNDEE, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addreaa PEACOCK DAHIiIA FARMS, P. 0. Berlin. N. J. -Williamsto-nm Juno., N, T. Mention the Anierican Florist \ohen writing SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. A O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other nota;ble kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. -h. RONARD a rs=a VtSSI GROVE '"^U JONES CO. IC •• PENN'A. Robert P;le, Pres. 1^ 'I Anl. Vinlzer,Vice-I>KS. Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. Kains. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price tl.TS. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Clilcaaro IBOLIUM Hy.rl. THE ELM CITY ^^^^00^, " ''" ^"'^ °' ''''■ ^'°" '''°'" " 't^W U.UCU nnu„ WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc , Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY NEW HAVEN, CONN The new ji^j^j^Y p^|Y£j^ (l. ibota X OvaNfolJum) 1919. The American Florist. 81 GCRANIIMS A special lot of as fine stock as any one could want 2}^ inch Rose pots. 100 1000 1600 Ricard $6.00 $46.00 1500 Poltevine 5 oo 45.00 BOO S. A. Nutt 4.00 35.00 GENISTAS 1500 fine well grown stock, 3 inch pots... 16 00 120.00 Will make extra fine Easter stock. Asparagus Plumosus 3J^ inch, very heavy, as good as 4 inch, $10.00. C. U. LIGGIT Office: 303 Bulletin B dg., Philadelphia. Pa. Gardeners' Convention at Cleveland. The plans for the annual convention of the National Association of Gar- deners to be held in Cleveland. O.. Au- gust 26-28. are nearly completed. The HoUenden hotel has been selected as the association's headquarters and con- vention meeting place. Tuesday fore- noon and afternoon, and Wednesday and Thursday forenoons, will be de- voted to business. On Tuesday Qsre- ning-, J. Otto Thilow, Philadelphia. Fa., will deliver his lecture on "The Flora of Hawaii," to which the public will be invited. On Wednesday evening-, the annual banquet will take place. The local committee comprisng' R. P. Brydon. AV. E. Cook. J. Fisher. R. Poole, T. M. Rowe, H. P. Rapley. J. Hamilton and A. Brown, appointed by President Robert Weeks, is providing the entertainment features for tlie vis- iting members and friends. Among the business to be brought before the convention w ill Vje the pro- posed co-operation between the coun- try estate owners and the national :is- sociation; the future policy and opera- tion of the service bureau, maintained by the association: the practicability of providing examinations for mem- bers of the profession : the question of how young men can be induced to take up the gardening profession. Among the speakers will be Sidney S. Wilson, vice president of the As- sociated Advertising Clubs of the World and former president of the Cleveland Advertising Club, who will talk on "How Can the Gardener Best Advertise His Profession?", and Ed- win Jenkins, of Lenox. Mass.. on "How Can We Interest the Young Men In Our Profession?" Quarantine Bill No. 37 will be discussed by a speaker to be announced later. Members shciild not delay in mak- ing reservations for hotel accommoda- tions, and should apply to James Fislier. chairman, hotel reservations committee. 10504 St. C'air avenue. Cleveland. O. RiC'UMONn, IND. — With the purchase of the range of Louis Knoi)f. which covers (ll).OOft square feet of ground, and the erection of five new houses, the Joseph H. Hill Co.. is now one of the largest establishments in the east- ern part of this state, the total area now being .''.nO.fKX) square''feet. BAY TREES New Stock, Scarce Now Ready. F. O. B. Chicago Standards. Slein L'rown Per Pair Stem 24 to 30 in. 30 to 32 in. $24.00 48 in. 36 in. 24 to 28 in. 2 2.00 48 in. 45 in. 20 in. 23.00 48 In. 45 in. 30 In. 25.00 4 8 in. Crown Per Pair 32 to 34 in. S32.60 36 to 38 in. 45.00 40 to 42 in. 50.00 46 to 48 in. 60.00 Pyramids. BOXWOODS standard Bay Tree. Heigh- Base Per Pair Heigllt Base Per Pair 4J4to5Jt. 22 to 24 in. $23.00 5% to 6 ft. 24 in. $25.00 Crating (il ordeied) extra at cost. Each 30 inches higti $2.25 42 inches high 4.50 PYRAMIDS ( 48 inches high 5.00 Paclting at cost. Tubs 50 to 75 cents extra. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Poinsettias True Type. 2 i4 -in. Pot Plant s. July delivery $10 00 per 100: $90.00 per 100^ Augustdelivery S.iOperlOO; 75.011 per lOO" September delivery . 8.00 per 100: 75.00 per 100" A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St.; CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing iiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiunuuiiiuiiiiuiuiiuiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiii Robert Craig Co... | ^^ PALMS i and Novelties in ^ecorative Flants. g I Market and 49ih Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | g iiniiiiiiiiimiijniiiiii iiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiililliiE Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Clirysiiiillicniiini Xovelties My Specialty GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt in almost any quantity for July a few for August and none for September or early October: so it is wise to make yourself safe by buying right now. Price $15.00 per lOCO with postaee added if by parcel post. Please state which, post or express. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER. Pi CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Orders booked now for .lanuary 1930 delivery. F. DORNER fi SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, - - - INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing Orchids ir you want Orchids for any pumose what- ever, wo solicit your Imiulrlcs and others for same. We do not Erow, or handle anythlne else lint un-hlilB. Special lists on aiMiUcatUm. LAGER & HI:RRELJ>, Siunmlt, N. J. 82 The American Florist. July 26, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Kv., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. >fe.\t annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., September 9-13, 1919. DAm-iixE, Ky. — Tlie most terrific hailstorm in the history of this city resulted in damage to corn and to- bacco crops aggregating- thousands of dollars, July 18. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 22. — Cucumbers, 2- dozen boxes, $1.50; celery, Michigan, crate,. 60 to 75 cents; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 15 to 25 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 75 cents to $1.00. New York. July 21.— Celery, per doz. roots, 35 cents to $1.60: cucumbers, 90 cents to $1.25 per dozen; mush- rooms, $1.25 to $3.00 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 10 to 2.5 cents; lettuce, per package, .50 cents to .$1.25; radishes, per 100 bunches. S1..50 to .'i;2.50. Cabbage Yellows. The disease commonly known as cab- bage yellows is again raising havoc in Ohio. As far as we know today, it is hard to control, as it does not yield to external remedies. Wisconsin grow- ers have proved that it can be avoided by breeding resistant strains. This would prove our theory, and also verify our experience, that it is a mistake t"o import seeds from far-away countries haying entirely different climatic con- ditions. Some years ago. we had a very even, cool summer and the yel- low never appeared. But last year and this year, we had intensely hot weather in June, which seems to bring out the malady into full effect This season our early cabbage field is en roll- ing land, and on the high spots we suffered some loss, while on the lower •ind cooler parts, only a small fraction •showed eftects. Also, .ve have noticed that mechanical watering is a big check to the disease. We have madf money on cabbage this year and last ye.nr, while others reported big losses, but we showered our fields almost con- stantly after plants started to head It seems they enjoy this cooling-ofC process. As a preventative, we use fresh soil in the seed and plant beds and rotate crops in the fields. We also know that varieties differ greatly in resistance. Copenhagen Market is I easily affected and Enkhuizeu less so I Charleston Wakefield being strongor' ' IS better than Jersey Wakefield. Som.e of our -American early varieties .ire better than Copenhagen Market. Fer- tilizer also leaves som3 effect. Pot- ash and nitrate soda stimulate rapid growth, which together with mechani- cal watering often will put a crop on the market that would have succumbed to slower methods. The disease, as is the case with many other things, acts as a blessing in disguise to some of us. We used to discard the early cabbage crop owing to low prices 'and slow sales; but now at eight cents per pound and a 90 per cent stand, v/e think dif- ferent. We must remember the old saying, that "It's an ill wind that does not blow somebody good." Marketmas. Late Commercial Potato Crop. The bureau of crop estimates of the United States department of agricul- ture, in a report based on conditions July 1, referring to the late or winter potato crop, states it is too early to make any reliable estimates on quan- tity but that the acreage in nearly all states is from five to 10 per cent less than in 1918. In Maine, the total com- mercial crop will probably be eight to 10 per cent le.ss than last year with an estimated acreage of 100,000. The acreage in New York, from present in- dications, will show a decrease of eight per cent, due to high cost of and scar- city of labor at planting time. Weath- er conditions have not been favorable and bugs are worse than usual. The New Jersey condition is only fair with acreage less than last year. The stand IS uneven and the seed germinated poorly. The acreage in Pennsylvania shows a decline in all sections. Condi- tions have been unfavorable, the stand is uneven and bugs plentiful. Ohio from present outlook, will have its usual acreage, with the yield about 85 per cent of normal. Michigan reports a good stand on a 05 per cent acreage, with planting not quite finished July 1. Some damage is reported from grass- hoppers in the northern sections and there is a general infestation of bugs. Condition on the above date was placed at 92 per cent of normal. Almost Identical conditions apply to the crop in Wisconsin. North Dakota districts are showing well above the average, as to acreage, but not quite up to nor- mal production due to a general inies- tation of bugs. The Red River section will probably have an acreage equal to that of 1918. Reports from South Dakota indicate acreage about four per cent greater than last season. Minne- sota also indicates a gain of seven per cent. The stand in all sections is good and growth has been excellent. Some damage from bugs is reported but the crop generally is clean and very little disease is apparent. Northwestern Nebraska, which produces 88 per cent of the commercial crop of the state, re- ports an estimated acreage of 44.3.5S as compared with 48.700 in 1918. Condi- tion July 1 was placed at 95 per cent. The few counties in Iowa, notably Mi^- chell. Avill produce a slight excess over last year. In Indiana and Illinois, where the crop is principally sold in local markets, the acreage in the first named is estimated .Tt 75 per cent, while the latter shows 93 per cent. In the western states. Washington, which grows a great many commercial potatoes, especially in the Yakima val- ley, will have an acreage of 93 per cent compared with last year while the state as a whole promises eight per cent less than at that time and fully that amount below the normal average. Condition and stand are very good and 90 per cent of normal yield may be expected. Idaho, another important commercial potato state, reports a normal acreage and eight per cent better than in 1918. Present conditions indicate a yield per acre of about 80 per cent of normal. Montana promises about 94 per cent of the usual acreage with a 71 per cent yield. The condition was severely dam- aged by drought during June and un- less favored by heavy rains, there will be a considerable reduction in July. Oregon acreage is ,8,8 per cent of last year's and 13 per cent beloAv normal. Growing- conditions have been favor- able and there is a promised yield of better than 90 per cent. Wyoming ap- pears five per cent below last year but the yield per acre will not exceed 70 per cent due to dry, hot weather and little rain. There has been consider- able damage from Colorado weevil, dry rot and bugs a,nd from grasshop- pers in the higher elevations. Colo- rado, one of the important producing states indicates a decrease of nine per cent below 1918. In the Greeley dis- trict the acreage is not over 75 per cent and the stand poor. Pests are numerous and the condition of the crop for the state generally is very unsatis- factory. Vegetable Markets. Very weak conditions with declining- prices marked the period, July 15-21, according to reports received by the United States department of agricul- ture. Potatoes held firm, however, at the previous week's prices, weakening slightly in the middle west, but closing- steady. Eastern shore of Virginia Cob- blers averaged from $5..50-$6.75 during the week and closed at $6.25-$6.75 at shipping stations. Eastern markets quoted $0-$7, with Boston and Pitts- burgh 50 cents higher. The west closed at an average of $7-$7.50. Kentucky Cobbler shipments were light, averag- ing $3.40-$3.75 per 100 pounds and closed somewhat weak at shipping- points at .f3.10-.$3.50. Consuming mar- kets ranged $3.6.5-$4..35 with middle- western markets somewhat draggy. Kansas Early Ohios sold slowly at shipping points at a range of $2.50-$3.60. Norfolk Cobblers were steady at $6- .$6.75 in eastern markets, but North Carolina Cobblers were weak at $5.75- $6.25. Onion conditions were dull, both in shipping and consuming markets. Kentucky stock was shipped at an average of $4.25-.^ per 100 pounds. Shipments were li.ght. Consuming mar- kets ranged .$4.50-$6.50, and closed at .$4..'50-$.5..50. Chicago Avas lower at $3.75- .$4.25. Shipments of Iowa Yellow Globe began at .$.5-$6.25 and closed .50 cents lower. Virginia yellow varieties sold in eastern markets at $2..50-$3.25 per bushel hamper. California yellows were shipped at .$2.7.5-.$3..50 and averaged .$5..50-$6 50 in middle western sections. Tomato prices at New Jersey shipping- points closed at 75 cents. Tennessee shipped at 80 cents. Market quotatrt)ns showed a wide range of 65 cents to .$1.80. Hackensack, N. J. Henry Weissmann. of the House of Flowers, recently .arranged a note- worthy decoration on the "historic green." The occasion was the, "wel- come home" celebration for the Hack- ensack soldiers that were "over there." There was a triumphal arch, in whicli thousands of natural flowers were used. Around the base of the monument to the soldiers of the civil war, there was a fine display of blooming- plants. This decoration for such an occasion was particularly noteworthy as compared with "decorations" we have noticed in some other cities, where shoddy imita- tions of medieval a'-t have been set up. having no possible bearing on the event at hand. A. F. F. "Market Gardening" An elcmentai-y text book containlnK 102 pages. 5x7. with 30 Illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Ros- well, N. M. Clofli Bound, 75 Cents, American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1919. The American Florist. 83 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSStJM. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. FREESIAS. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-lnch, $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. POMPONS. AN EARLY VARIETY OF DOUBLE WHITE FLOWERS READY ABOUT OCTOBER 15TH. This Pompon is the only early white on this market, and has the field to itself. Plants, 2\i.-la. pots, $5.00 per 100. BASSE'lT & WASHBURN, 178 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Freesia Purity. % to %-ln., $6; y. to %-ln., $9.50; % to %-in., $15; %-in., $18 per 1,000. American Bulb Co,, 172 N. Wabash Ave,, Chi- cago. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus. S^^-in.. very heavy and as good as 4-m., $10 per 100. C. U. Liggit, 303 BuUetin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. GENISTAS. Genistas. Fine well grown stock, 3-in. pots, $15 per 100. $120 per 1000. C. U, Ligglt, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. POMPONS Golden Wedding, 800 Diana, 200 Astor, 150 Qmijola ."lO.i v,,,ii eu , . ni:ix io V.iu-ki,ii:ii..iii, "lo Baby, mo Mendota, $2.50 per 100. WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., Chicago ASPIDISTKAS. (iKKAMUMS. Aspidistra, green. 10-in. tubs. 20 to 24-ln. high. $5 to .$8: 12-in. tubs, 22 to 28-m. high, $8 to $10 each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Geraniums. Fine 2-m. stock, ready for imme- diate shipment. Beauty Poitevine. Alph. Ricard. .\bbie Schaffer, Miss F, Perkins, etc., $2.75 per 100; .$25.00 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr,, & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. BAY TREES. Geraniums. A special lot of fine stock. 2%- Bay Trees. New stock, now ready. F. 0. B. Chicago. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. in.. Ricard and Poitcoine, $5 per 100; $45 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, $4 per 100, $35 per 1000; 0. U. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., PhiladeU phia. Pa. CYCX/AMEN. Cyclamen, 3%-in., fine stock, $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. Geraniums. 75,000 at reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others; extra strong plants. 4- in 1214c; 314-in., 9c; 3-in„ 7%c; 2l4-in., 4%c; 2Vi-in„ 3%c. L. J, HOWE, Titusvilfe, Pa. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna, $6.00 •per 100: $50.00 per 1,000, Wm. F. Easting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. DAHLIAS. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jet., N. J. IVIES. BOXWOOD. so^'''*'' ^5gi'^''.„',ri-^ ^°°^ ^fone 2-in. stock, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Boxwood. Pyramids and globe shaped. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa, 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; 5-in., $3.75 per doz.; $30.00 per 100; 6-in., $6.00 per doz.; 7-in., $7,20 per doz. George Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. cago and New York. KENTIAS. BULBS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2i4-in. pots at iiilo.OU per lOO. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSEB. 711-741 Hamilton Ave., North Bergen, N, J, that "Will bloom. Princeps, single nose. $10; double nose, «15: Emperor, single nose. $20; double nose, $30 per 1000. Buy from ^ower. Ship August or September. Terms cash f. o. b. Portsmouth. Va.. buyer's risk. COTTON FLORAL CO.. 333 High St.. Portsmouth. Va. Dracaena Tndivisa. Good thrifty plants from 2-in.. pots. $2.50 per 100. Elmer RBwUngs, Allegany, N. Y. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb cases PERNS. Ferns. Bostons, Sin., $1.00; 9-in., $2.00 each. Fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Bulbs. Freesia Purity (Improved). %-%-Inch, $22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. $8.50 per 1.000; %-%-iDch. $13.50 per 1.000. Calla Lily, iy2-2-inch. $9 per 100. McHutchlnson ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, .«iouthKate. London, England. Cattleyas, Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New lork. Ferns. A splendid lot for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Plerson. Tarrytown. N. Y. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N, J. CALADnJMS Ferns. Boston, 5-in., 35c; e-in., 50c; Whit- ruani, 5-in., 45c. These are strong, bushy plants and good color. PETERSON FLORAL CO.. Gib- son City, 111. Caladiums, fancy leaved, 3-inch pots, each. PALMS. .35c; doz., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Palms. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana and Lantanla. For sizes and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. CARNATIONS. I'.-iif.-y Ferns, special picked, C, A. Eaelm, 1312 Pine St,, St. Louis, Mo. PREESIAS. PTELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Fine large bushy stock. Alice— $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1,000. WIETOR BROS., .30 East Randolph Street, Chicago. Palms. Phoenix Roebelenii. 10-in. and 12-ln. Freesias, California, Purity (Improvedl, %-Vj- in., $5.00; %-%-in., $8.50; %-%-ln., $12.50 per 1000. Purity (Improved), Vaughan's Special Strain, %-y2-in., $6.00; %-%-ln., $10.00; %-%-' In.. $15.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. $15.00 to $20.00 each, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Carnations, rooted cuttings, Laddie. $75 per 1,000. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts„ Philadelphia, Pa. If You no Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 84 The American Florist. July 26, PODISETTIAS. Poinsettias, true type. 21/2-111. pot plants. J^'or prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. A. F, Longren, ""'" "' "' St., Chicago. 4249 W. Monroe Poinsettias, true type, 2%-in. pot plants. $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Are., Chicago. Poinsettia. Ready now. Thrifty young stock, 214-in. pots. $8.00 per 100; S70.00 per 1000. The Stoirs & Harrison Co.. PainesviUe. 0. PRIMUI..AS. PRIMULAS. 100 1000 Ohfonii-a. lipavv 2M-in; readv now on through August in variety. .. .$5.00 $45.00 Kewensis. 2^-in., ready in Aug.... 4.00 37.50 .Malacoides, 'A vars. 2Vfin-. ready in Aug 5.00 45.00 Chinensis. 7 vars., 2%-in., read.y in Aug. 5.00 45.00 Cinerarias. 2i4-in., ready in Aug... 5.00 45.00 Calceolarias, 2^ -in., ready in Aug... 5.00 45.00 All stock sold up to time noted above. Boot your order now to be assured of first- class stock. All stock wrapped in moss to in- sure carrying through in case of dela.y. Cash with order. JOS'. H. CUNNINGHAM DEt/AWARE "The Primrose Man" OHIO Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. ROSES. KOSH PLANTS. 100 500 Sunburst, 4-inch $15.00 500 Aaron Ward, 4-inch 15.00 500 My Marylands, 4-inch 15.00 500 Ophelia. 4-inch 15.00 500 Columbia, 4-inch 17.00 250 Milady, 4-inch 15.00 100 Mrs. Winnette, 3-inch 10.00 ELI CROSS. Grand Rapids. .Mich. ROSE STOCK. Good 2%-ln. plants. 100 1000 Sunburst $5.00 $45.00 GBORGE K'EINBBRG, 162 N. Wabash Aye, Chicago Roses, own root. 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson. Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Winter-flowering roses. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandipora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Phila- delphia. Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Snen- i'cr. Unwin and Grandlflora types. For varieties nnd prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's i?eed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill Sz Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco. Calif. SEEDS. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. S'eeds. Cyclamen, pansy and sweet pea. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 30 Park Place. New York. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport, Bng. Seeds. New early-flowering or winter-bloom- ing giant pansies. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Imported cyclamen, persicum and pansy. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Danish Seed Import, 2Hl No. 7th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine ^ives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and tield corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes- boro. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of encumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley. Neb, Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fi-emont. Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown. N, J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, anion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. WoodrufE & Sons. S2 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford. Coni^ Seeds, Peas, beans, corn and veffetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality.- .Teronie B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light. Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, CaUf. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W, Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. .Specialties; Beets, maugoes. carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. &~M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds, \5rowers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, CaUf. Seeds. Flowor and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braafan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed, Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway. Langjwrt, England, Seeds, Bean growers for the w^holesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif, Garden Seeds. All varieties, I. N, Simon & Son, 43S Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brovra Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol, Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. SOIiANUM Cherries. Cleveland, 2%-in., $8,00 per 100; New Yellow. Orange Queen, 2^-in., $10.00 per 100. Wm. F. Kasting C<>., 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. STEVIA. CTEVIA Fine healthy stock — 2-inch. $3.00 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove H*. VEGETABLE PIANTS. Celery plants. Easy Blanching, now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growers In place of Golden Self-Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the field, $2.25 per 1,000; $6.00 per 3.0OO, Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo. Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1919. The American Florist. 85 MISCELI/ANEOUS. MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cata- logue, return and coin envelopes. Tbe Brown Bag Filling Macliiue Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Zenke's .New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Excell Laboratories, 115 E, South Water St., Department A, Chicago. Imp Soap Spray, Sui-e insect killer. For full description and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. F. E. Atteaux & Co.. Inc., Props., 176 Purchase St., Boston, Mass. Best quality prepared Cycas. pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 inches in length. $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1320 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hanging baskets, plain wire. 10-in.. $1.75; 12- In., $2.2.t; 14-in., J3.00; 16-ln., $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros.. Room 731, 11 S. La Salle St., Chi- cago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HUl Nur- sery Co., Box- 404, Dundee, III. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the. leading nursery and seed Arms. Manufactured by CLAI & SON. Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Ex- change Avet. U. S. Yards. Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. The perfect weeder. Stirs up the soil and cuts out the weeds at the same time. By mail 60c. Then. Niemoth, EstherviUe, la. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $8.00. Cood stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Dreer's "Eiverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Uogan I'rinting House, 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Raskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave,, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glaziug Points, 1.000. 90e, postpaid. Henrv A. Dreer. 714 Cbestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp. Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10,000. $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroescbell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago, Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pa. notlers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co,, Dtica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. f 0/0 FLORISTS We handle a jreneral line of florists* supplies, ribbons, chlfEons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 175 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house In the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO.. 15 Otis St.. Boston. Mass. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfor & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallura Co,. 1.S7 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists* supplies of all kinds. 122 W. 25th St., New York. Reed & Keller, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Greenhouse ooiistruetion, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Flans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackbawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S, St)aulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed gre^- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago, Pecky Cypress, drop siding, sliip lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Scbillo Lumber C^)., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co., liOckland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you t© get our estimatea. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St., Buffalo. N. Y. Bash operators and greenhouse fittings. "Writ© for catalogue. Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co.. 2H42 Sbeflield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-FIt greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co.. 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton. O. liABEIiS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the foUowiUir sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2i/,-in.. $5.53: 2%-in., $6.50; 3-in.. $8.45: 31^-in.. $10 40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1,000. less 25 tier cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha. Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, .I'ardl- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Herndon. St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order, Write for prices. A. H. Hew& & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Fungine, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Madison. N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1.000. 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son. 422 Main St.. SpringflehJ. Mass. Ptllsbnry Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c: 3,000 for $1. 1. L. Pillsbury, Galeaburg. 111. !f You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It 86 The American Florist. July 26, WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Zlska & Sods, Oliicago. WIRE STAKES. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Plilla. WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Allen. J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo, H., St, Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bergei' Eros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Budlong Co., J, A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn.. Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Ei-ne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford, William P., New York. Fromont, H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I.. New York. Hart, George B„ Eochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York, Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Holton & Huukel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Jones, Percy. Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co,. W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York, Kruchten, John, Chicago. Ivnhl. Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. Kusik & Co.. Kansas City. Mo, Mackie, William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi. Paul, New York. Millang. Joseph A.. New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia. Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A, N.. Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. PoUworth Co.. C. C Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J.. New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George. Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer, Inc., New York, Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. ,*^^^^^^^^''-^^'^^^'-^^'*^^^^'-^^^^^^^^'^*^'-^'-^'-^'-'-^^^^'^^^^^^ Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE,' $1.75. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages, PRICE. $1.75. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago fl IMP SOAP Sure Insect Killer IMP Soap Spray is a scientifically pre- pared compound that is destructive to insects wunout injuring plants orroots. Does not spot leaves, fruit, gjasa or de ace paint work. It is clean and colorless. May be used on fruit trees; shade trees; flowering shrubs; vines; garden truck; and on all sorts of plants, both under glass and out of doors. It is most effective against rose bug; mill bug; white, black, green and rhododen- dron fly; red spider; thnps; aphis; fruit pests; elm leaf beetle and raoths. Used in country s biggest orchards and estates. V«ry economical, one gallon is mixed with 26 to 40 gallons of water. Full directions on each can. Genuine can has Ivy Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray does not do as claimed. Order direct if your denier cannot supply. Pint can. $ .50 Quart " 75 Gallon can 2.25 5 " • 10.00 10 " " 18.00 Sent by express at purchaser's e.xpense. F. E. ATTEAUX 6 CO., Inc., Props. Eastern Chemical Co., 176 Purchase St., BOSTON, MASS' Dealers Wanted. Mention the American Florist when writing WHOLESAIiB CUT FliOWERS. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. The Long Island Floral Co.. Brookl.vn, N. 1. Tonner, O. A, & L, A.. Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H,. .MaQison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. ' Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York, Vaughan, A. L.. & Co., Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros.. Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago. Young & Co.. A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. a LL, Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the eub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A," LOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, ,$1.00 Gallon, $2.50 FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flower.';, fi-uits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00. Gallon. $3.50 VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart. Sl.OO Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFAGTURIN6 COMPANY MADISON, N, J, If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Alioiit It. 1919. The American Florist. 87 THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business n n n H D D aBDaaBDaaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. D D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. Kroeschell Bros. Go.*"^"'^'''- D D CHICAGO D ■ D I n n D D D n i?triiiiiiiiiiiii)iriitiiinimiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[iiiiiiiir)iMiiiiiii)iiiiiiiiii'^ Bailey's I New Standard I Cyclopedia I of Horticulture 1 I Six Splendid Volumes I I Price, $6.00 Per Volame | I Carriage paid to any part of the I I United States | I American Florist Co. | i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO \ MlllllllllllirillMirHIIIIIIIIIIII iiiitiitiii(iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiiMitiiiiiir~ WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Bubbles — Unifonn m Tliickness. PAINTS and PUTTY A t. laiL'i. (Semi-Paste.) The Greenhouse White pamt particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to sj^t our estimates. TBB DWELLE-KAISER CO. 251 Elm St., BUFFALO, N. Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. $6.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes r;o04l stock — Send Ca^h ^vlth order. No samples sent unless postage is enclosed. QkOf- HAW PRiNTf PY, INC. 542 Sooth Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. IXL, Me Prim Lverything. I^MttiiriniiiitrittiirruilnliiiiiMrtiitiiitnitiunirtiiti)iiMitMiiiiitlliM|iiiiriiiriilliiiiiiiMlillllllllluiiill!i[iiiPiiilllillllii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiill'iHtiiiMiiTirillllinilllilininlinllirilllllll'^ I In the Erection of i I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I I Only the Best of Material Is Used. | I In designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house | I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- | I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. | THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Builders Heating Engineers I Designer i Main Office asd Factoi7 I 3100 S. Spauldmg Km. ^iiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiimiiiiiiMiiiii'niiiiiiriiJiiniii iiiiiiitiiriHiiiii iiiii'iiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiciiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiniiiii iiiiimii iiiiiiiiiiiriiiii^ Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago, 111. DownlowD Office State-Lake BIdg. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD. LONDON, ENGLAND Mention the American Florist when writing 1866-1919 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. GREENHOUSE LUMBER ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogue. GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y. Wired Toothpicks 10.000. .$2.25: 50.000. ».75. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. 88 The American Florist. July 26, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co IH AlfredLozierRosery. 72 Allen J K 67 Alpha Floral Co 71 AmericanBulbCo... I AmlingEC Co ft3 Anderson S A 71 Aneermueller G H Co 64 Aphine Mfe Co 86 Astoria Florist 70 Atascadero SeedCo.. 78 Atteaux FE& o... fb Avenue Floral Co... 72 Baer Julius 71 Barnaid WWCo . 76 Bassett& Washburn. 56 Baumer Aug . 73 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorlerH&Co. 6'i Begerow's. 70 Berger Bros 64 Berning H G 64 Blackistone Inc.. . .;7^ Bodger J &Sons Co. 78 Bolgiano J & Son... 76 Bramley & Son . . 73 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 74 Breitmeyer's J Sonsi 70 Briggs Floral Co.... 72 Broadway Florist . . 71 Brown A J Seed Co . . 74 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 78 Bryan AlonzoJ \ 79 BuchbinderBros... Ill Buckbee H W 72 BudlongCo J A 61 Burpee W A Co. ..55 76 California Florists.. 71 Central Floral Co. .. 73 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 88 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 6' Clark E B Seed Co . . 78 Clarke's Sons D t9 Clay & Son 87 Coan J J 67 Conaid & Jones Co.. 80 Cooke Geo H 7? Cowee W J 87 Coy HC Seed Co...; 79 Craig Robt Co 81 Danish Sued Import. 78 Danker Fred A 7'' DardsChas 69 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 70 DornerF&SonsCo. 81 Drakos Co b"* Dreer H A. . .Ill 8'! Duluth Floral Co... 72 Dunlop John H 711 Dwelle-Kaiser Co... 87 Eble Charles 69 EdwardsFold'gBox. 87 Elm City Nurs Co.. . 80 Erne & Co 62 Excell Laboratories! II EyresHG 71 Fallon Florist 69 Florist Specialty Co. Ill Foerster Co Jo.eph . 58 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo 87 Ford M C 69 Ford William P.... 67 Fox J M & Son Inc . 71 Frauenf elder C 72 Freeman Mrs J B 71 FreyC H 72 Frey & Frey 72 Friedman . 73 FromentHE... !! ' 67 Frost Chas 78 Futterman B'os 66 Galvin Thos F 71 Gasser J M Co 70 General Bulb Co... 78 Giblin&Co... 87 GnattOveCoThe.'.; II Godineau R& M,., 79 Goldsteia I ", 67 GorhamPrinterytnc. 87 Grakeiow Chas H... 7i GrandRapidsFloCo. 72 Grimm & Gorly 73 Gude Bros 69 Habermehl'sSonsJj. 69 Hardesty & Co. 7' Hart George B 6' Hart Henry 7" Haven Seed Co The. 76 Heacock Jos Co 81 Heinl John G& Son. 72 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis.... 70 Henry Co The John. 63 Henshaw Floral Co. 67 Hentz&Nash 66 Herr Albert M 81 Hess &Swoboda.... 70 Hession 71 Hews & Co AH. ..Ill Hill D Nursery Co.. 80 Hollywood Gardens. 70 Holm & Olson 70 Holton&HunkelCo. 65 Hort Advertiser 86 HortTrade Journal. Ill Hurfi Edgar F 78 Hurst & Son 76 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greenhs.... 7.? Imperial Gardens... .''8 Jahn Hugo 70 Jones Percy ........ .^7 Joy Floral Co 69 Kahler Pottery Co ..III Hasting W F Co.... I Keller Pott'yf'oGeo.III Keller Sons J B 71 Kelway & Son' 77 Kennicott Bros Co.. 59 Kervan Co The 67 Kessler Wm 67 Kottmiller A 69 Kroeschell Bros Co. 87 Kruchtenjohn 63 Kuehn CA 65 Kuhl Geo A 78 Lager & Hurrell ... 81 Landreth Seed Co... 76 Lang Flo & NursCo. 72 Lange A 69 Levine & Co 5? Liggit CU 81 Littlefield Florist.... 72 Lockland Lum Co . 87 Long Island Flo Co. 70 Longren A F 81 Louise FlowerShop. 71 McCallumCo 62 65 McGillRC&Co.... 76 McHutchison& C o. 76 Mackie William 67 MalandreBros 72 Mangel 73 Matthews tbeFlo'st. 71 Matthewson J E 69 May& CoLL 73 MeconiPaul 67 MetsireRidge Nurs . 72 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 6R Michell HenryFCc. 78 Michigan Cut Flower 78 Exchange 63 Millang Joseph A. . 66 Miller A L 78 Miller Floral ( .... 72 Miller & Musser.... 63 Moninger J C Co. ...IV Morse CC & Co 75 Murray Samue' 73 Nafl Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger Jos G Co . 64 Newell A 72 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 67 NY Floral Co 73 Niemoth Theo 88 Niessen Leo Co 64 North Shore Flo Co 72 PappasDJ 71 Park Floral Co 71 Peacock Dahlia F'm. 80 Peacock E R Co 75 Pearson E W 71 PedrickGR&Son,. 76 Penn the Florist 7^ PetersS Reed Potty. Ill Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 65 PhilipsBros 72 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co ... I Pierson AN (Inc). . I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 74 Pikes Peak Flo Co. 72 GREENHOUSE OLA. BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 3263 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO. ILL. PillsburylL 73 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo. 64 Podesta&Baldocchi. 73 Poehlmann Bros Co. 54 Pollworth C C Co... 6S Polykranas Geo J ... 67 Potter Floral Co.... 69 PressingSeedCoWC 74 Pulverized Manure Co The 88 Pyfpr AT&Co 61 Raedlein Basket Co. 57 Randall A L Co .... 63 Randall'sFlo'^hop.. 73 Randolph & Mc- Clpmeots 72 Rawlings Elmer 79 Ready Reference 8i Reed& Keller It' Regan Ptg House ... 88 Reid Edw 64 Reinberg Geo 63 Reinberg Peter 57 Rice Bros 65 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 75 Riedel & Meyer.... 67 RobinsonJCSeedCo. 76 RockWmL Flo (.0,. 72 Rodgers J W 72 Rohnert Waldo 79 Rosery Floral Co . . . 7.3 Routzahn SeedCo.. 76 Rusch G & Co 65 ■^aake Of 69 Sceery Edw ... 71 Schiller the Florist.. 71 Scbillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W& Son. ^ 71 88 Schling Max 73 Schmidt Chas L 73 Shaffer Geo Co 73 Sharp Partridge & Co 88 SheppardH W 73 »heridan Walter F.. 67 Siebrecht George C 67 Simon & Son I N.... 76 Situations & Wants. 53 SkidelskySS&Co... I Smith A W&Co.... 70 Smith & Co E D . .81 Smith & Fetters Co. 72 Smith Henry 72 Storrs & Harrison.. . 80 StumppGE M 70 Thorburn JM &Co.. 76 TonnerO A &L A.. 57 Totty Cbas H 81 Traendly& Schenck. 67 Traveling Wholesale Florist 66 Trcpel Joseph 71 United Cut Flo Co.. 67 Vaughan A LCo.... 59 Vaughan's Seed Store 154 79 81 Vick's'^ons Jas 78 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker F Co 69 WeherF H 72 Weilaod & Risch ... 63 Weir James 69 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 75 Wietor Bros 58 Williams Mrs E A... 73 Winterson Co EF... 62 Wittbold G Co.... 68 69 Wolfskin Bro8& Morris Goldenson. 69 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 62 WoodruffSD&Sons. 78 Yokohama Nurs i o. 79 Young A L& Co.... 66 Young John & Col. .. 67 Zech & Mann 60 63 The Regan Printing flonse large: runs of- CATALOGUES -OUR SPKCIALTY- writb for prices 523 Plymonth Ct.. Chlraco Mention the American Florist when writing No lots If you mend your split carna- tions with Superior Carnation STAPLES 360 per 1000; 3000 for Si. 00. Postpaid. Before Wm. Schlatter & Son Afler 422 Main Street. Springfield, Mass- Mention, the American Florist when writing l^reer's Peerlessi Glazing Points For Greenlionses Drive euy and vae, became both bevels are on the same side. Can't twist and break the glass in drivins. Galvaa* Ized and will Dot rasu No righu or lefts. The Peerless Clazlnt Point It patented. No others like It. Order from your dealei Of direct ftom u. lOOt.SOc, postpaid, Samples free. BBMXT A. SKEBB.I 71« CbMtnnt BtrMt> VblUdelpkU. Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FIiOBIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Bxchanse Ave., IJ. S. Yards, Chlcaso Mention the American Florist when writing £iiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllllniii'iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiininiiiiiiiiiiitniinilliuil'. [THE PERFECT WEEDERf THE PERFECT WEEPER = = TJ ERE is a tool that has long been want" i = fJ. ^^' ■'■* ^^'^ s^vei time and labor. Stir | = up the soil and cuts out the weeds at = = thesame time. No greenhouse can afford to i ^ be without this wonderful weeder. | I By Mail, 60 cents. | I Dealers, write for wholesale price. Seed all orders to | I THEO. NIEMOTH, EstkerviUe, Iowa | \itiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiiiniiniiiiuniitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiir Mention the American Florist when writing giiiimimimiimimimimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimimimiiiiiiHiiiiiiiy Bailey's New I Standard Cyclopedia I I of Borticnltiire I I SIX SPLENDID VOIitnUES | I Price, .$6.00 Per Volume | = Carriage paid to any part i I of the United States. | I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. j I 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. IIX,. | HiiiiilllliiiiiiHiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiMii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiittiiiiilliaiiiiii!= CONCENTRATED PULVERIZED MANURE PalTerlzed or Shredded CATTLE MANURE Pulverized SHEEP MANDKE The Florists' standard of uniform high quality for oTOr ten years. Specify WIZARD BRJUn> in your Supply House order or write us direct for prices and freight rates. The Pulverized Manure Co. No. 32 Union Stock Yards, CUca^ | Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing ffiRIGMft Smsrioa is "the Praur at ths J/bssbI; thers may be mnrE camfart Mmidsbips, but wb are tbB Brst to touch Unknown Ssas." Vol. LIII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 2, 1919. No. 1626 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Evert Satuedat et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. 81 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00; I'.iirope and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies, lOceuts. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich.. Vice- President; John Youno, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-flfth annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21, 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. O., 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitiDn, Chicago, January, 1920. Theodore Dorneb, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. B»dr, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President: E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca. N.Y., Secretary; HarrtO. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at New York, September 23 25, 1919, Officers— Richard ViuoENT, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; John H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition, New York, November 1919. W'M. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson, ■2242 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. NoNt annual conventinii, HartTord and New Haven, Conn., August 26-28, 1919. Jacob F. P'ostek, Chicago, President. AMERIC\N GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Detroit, Mich, August 19-21, 1919. Ol-FICEKS— A. E. KuNDERD, Goshen. Ind., President; A, C. Beal, Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary. uiiBiiniiwiinjaiiniiaiiwininiiHiiaiiiniaiiMiiiiiaiiaiiwinjiiiiiiaiinijaiiiiiwimiijinjiaiiiiiimmjiiiaiiiiiiniiaiuaiiiimiiji SUGGESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS. InininHnniHuniiiniiBiiniiiHiiwiiBUBiiBHiBiiBiiiiwiiBiivmii BimiiainBiiniwiuBiaiiiBiiaiiniiiaiinfiH Sweet Peas. To have sweet peas in bloom by Christmas the seed should be sown by September 1. If it is intended to grow them to follow some crop that is now in the beds they can be sown in pots, but if the beds are now ready it is bet- ter to sow them in the beds themselves. The growers of large quantities have the rows running' lengthwise of the houses, two rows in each four-foot bed, one on each side, with a path in the center, but they also can be grown in ro\\s running- across the beds, the rows being- about three feet apart. This distance will be found necessary or the plants will get twined together, mak- ing a bad snarl of the vines. In sow- ing the seed in pots, place five or six .seed in a four-inch pot, and in sowing in drills in the bench, plant the seeds about an inch apart. It is very easy to thin them out if they come up too thiclf. and one g-ood strong- plant to a pot and about eight inches apart in the row is about what should be left lo grow on. It is often difficult to get good germination during the hot weather, therefore it is well to plant enovigh seed. Many growers have trouble with the seed rotting and also the plants damping off after they have grown to quite a height. They must be watered very sparingly until they begin to climb on the strin.gs. The white seeded varieties are often very difficult to start; a good way which we have found very successful is to sow the seed in the drills on top of the soil throwing a little sphagnum moss over thei-n until they begin to grow, when they can be lightly covered with soil, and when they begin to climb, the drill can b!> filled in. This will pre- vent the seed from rotting and proper watering- will remedy the damping off. Wallflowers. The wallflowers that were sown in the .spring should now be planted in the benches that they may get a .good start before the cool vifeather sets in. They should be planted in a house that can be held at a cool temperature to pro- cure the best results, a house that does not have a night temperature exceed- ing DO degrees, and even 45 degrees is better. They will not bloom to any ex- tent until after the turn of the year, when they will stand a little higher temperature. The soil should be a good rich compost and the plants can be set about eight inches apart. Stake the plants as soon as they begin to grow and keep them tied up so that the spikes of bloom will not become crooked. Constant fumigation will be necessary, for they are likely to be infested with aphis unless g^iarded against. Neptirolepls. Tile Boston fern and its sports, which have been gro-ivn in the bench all sum- mer, should now be potted. The bench is full of young suckers, -which, if saved, will make fine stock for another year, so in lifting the old plants take a knife and cut around the plant about two inches from the center, and place a trowel under the plant, leaving the young stock in the bench. They will soon ijtart to grow, when they can be placed close together in flats and grown on in a fairly cool house until next spring, when they will make excellent stock tor planting out. The plants that are lifted should be la'-ge enough to plant in a six-inch pot. If there is a demand for larger sizes, two, three or four may be planted in seven, eight or nine-inch pots. Many of the plants have probably not made an even growth, being more or less one-sided. These should be the ones selected for doubling up in the larger pots. As soon as potted they should be kept close and warm for one or two weeks and frequently syringed: they will then have obtained a good hold in the soil, and should be given plenty of light and ;iir. The call for these plants -nail be- gin by October I, and it is much bet- ter to have them well established be- fore they go Into the residences, and to do this they should be potted by Sep- tember. The greatest source of disap- pointment in these plants is in sending them out before they have become es- tablished The Whitmani and finer leaved varieties are now growing- rap- idly, and should be given room enough to spread and make fine plants. 90 The American Florist, Aug. Hollyhocks. During- August .■ind early September is the right time to sow hollyhock seed for the next season's flowering-. Seed sown in the spring- will not produce a plant that -will flower to any great ex- tent that year, and they will have to be carried over the winter to make good, large plants, but seeds sown now will make finer plants for next year. For the last few years the fungus th.it has attacked hollyhocks has made it difiicult to carry the old plants over with any degree of certainty, but with late summer sowing mucii of this trou- ble is obviated. Be sure and purchase a good strain of rlouble seed, and sow in a shaded frprnp, and as soon as large enough, pot up in two-inch pots. Grow them in a frame until November 1. anil then pot in three-inch or four-inch pots. These can be carried over the winter in a cold greeiihouse or in well pro- tected frames, and started in the green- house in March and nice plants for summer blooming- be assured. Polnsettlas. The plants of poinsettias. in the northern section of the cotmtry, should be in the houses by September 1, for cool nights are apt to occur from that date on, and the successful culture of these plants requires an even tempera- ture. The early struck cuttingrs should be potted into six-inch pots and prop- erly staked. The smaller stock to be grown in pans can be .grown until Oc- tober in the small pol s. Give the plants a light location in full sunlight, and space out sufficiently to allo-A' a good circulation of air around the plants. In potting- the plants if there are no ar- rangements so that they can be watered with manure water later, leave a good inch of space at the top. so that they can be given a topdressing when the bracts begi-f. to form. An extra feed- ing at that time will greatly increase the size of the bracts and brilliancy of the color. Close the ventilators on all cool nights as soon as the temperature falls below 60 degrees, and as soon as the night temperatures begin to run lower than that poii;t, n little fire heat will be necessary. The one great point in growing- poinsettias is in keeping- them at an even temperature and grow- ing- rapidly. Annuals and Herbaceous Perennials. Raised from seed, theix cheapness and the simplicity of their culture com- bine to commend them to flower lovers. A plant that lives only one brief sum- mer would be a poor investment of time .and money if one has a perman- ent home, unless 't has fragrance, form or color. Where a person does not own the land he lives on. but rents, and quick returns are required rather than future g-ain. a wealth of bloom and a pyrotechric effect of color may be had with annuals for a small expenditure. The best results with perennials come only after the set^otvd year, or when the plants are thoroughly established; but annuals are at their best in three or four months. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Ktft, Phlla.. Pa. FOLIAGE IN DESIGN WORK. Wreath of Variegated Foliage. Foliage In Design Work. General effectiveness is what counts most in all floral arrangements. While the order is being- considered, much stress is ofttimes laid on the flowers to be used, their quality, length of stem, quantity, etc., the final words generally taking the form of the promise, that "it will receive our personal attention and will surely be something hand- some." "Just leave it to us — we are sure you will be pleased v^rith it," is another and better expression, as it opens the way to whatever is found most advantageous at the time. Many persons, when they order, specify all roses, but when they see a piece finish- ed, a crescent wreath, for instance, of galax, with a large, well arrang-ed cen- ter of white, yellow or pink roses, cov- ering- about one-third, the balance of the form rounded out perfectly with the bronze foliage, they admire and ac- cept it as being more artistic and are willing to pay the same price as for the all flower design, which would have taken twice as much stock There is nothing new or novel to most of the trade about ttie vise of ga- lax leaves in design work, but the "ar- tists" were very chary about taking- hold of them at first! In the early days of their struggle for recognition prizes wei-e offered in the advertising columns of The Ajierican Fix>rist by. those interested in their introduction, for the best methods of arranging them. Cut flowers Avere comparative- ly scarce in those early days, so that the economy, as well as the novelty of the galax gradually brought them to the front, which place they still hold with many of the trade. Prepared magnolia leaves have made a strong bid for popularity on account of their lasting- qualities. Made up wreaths or other desig-ns of the prepared magnolia will keep- indefinitely, Avhich makes them especially valuable for stock to be made up in advance of any rush period. The prepared sago palm leaves, now so generally used, were quite a while in getting an entree. The first speci- mens had a very artificial look with their varnishy, painted surfaces, but by experience and gradually learning the requirements of the trade, the treatment is such that the leaf is now so almost perfect in its imitation that it is difficult to tell them apart when made up. The' prepared leaf can be had in i-nuch lar.ger sizes than that ordinarily cut from the greenhouse. There are still a n-ai-nber of artists who taboo anything of an artificial na- tvire: leucothoe sprays- and galax. in both green and bronze, and the fresh green mag-nolia leaves form the foun- dation of most of their "work. Well made wreaths of any of the above fresh )-naterials, and there is an art in their making, will, with the addition of almost any flower, work up from a pleasing- to a most elegant and artistic design. There .are a number of ferns that .are useful: an al' adiantum wreath of cuneatum. Farleyense. or the Glory fern is very satisfactory when decked with flowers. Cyrtomium falcatum. in its glossy leaf appea.rance, is rich look- ing- .and dresses up beautifully. There is much good material to be obtained from the highly colored foliage of such plants as the crdton. pandanus. dra- Ciipna. Begonia Rex and other like 1919. The American Florist. 91 STANDING WREATH OF PALM AND CROTON FOLIAGE. 92 The American Florist. Aug. plants. A wreath o£ croton leaves is especially showy and attractive. Sprays or branches also give color and dis- tinction to the base of any large de- sign. Pandanus Veitchii crowns or plants cut off from three to four-inch pots, are conspicuous in form and color for large wreaths. Dracaena Sanderii, witn lis spray-like stems or branches, gives much the same effect. The smalU^r leaves of the Rex begonias are very rich looking, while there is noth- ing better to add an air of dainty ele- gance than cut stems of Cocus Wedde- liana. Wood foliage, such as the laurel, pin oak and pine, are especially useful and could be made much more of than is the usual practice. A well made wreath of fresh laurel is efiecUve in it- self, as is also that of the green oak leaves, the latter in the fall of the year, when they acquire their glorious .'.unset tints, being especially suitable for the funeral of an elderly person. Ivy leaves arc also not to be forgot- ten, as a well made wreath of leaves and =hort stocky sprays is very at- tractive. The addition of violets, pan- sies, irises or other purple flowers and good quality purple ribbon, make this very appropriate for the person of three score years and ten or over. As a rule foliage, especially of the distinctive kind, is not given the im- portance it deserves. Considering the expense and its effectiveness, as against the same value of cut flowers, the foliage will bo found the most eco- nomical as well as better, in striking effects produced. In a large cluster of almost any kind of flowers, a spray or two of crotons, .a Pandanus Veitchii head or crown, a begonia leaf or two or other foliage of this character, will relieve the samene.»:s and take the place of more expensive stock, par- ticularly when flowers are scarce and high. Cibotium fronds make an ele- gant backing for a select si^ray, as do lar.ge fronds of Pteris argyrea, whose silvery foliage works in beauti- fully with flowers of any color. A great advantage with foliage is that it can be kept in stock for quite a long time, while the life of cut flow- ers is so short. As a window piece for show puiposes. work of this character is much less evpensive than if made of all cut flowers. It is. I believe, more effective, and when the flowers are gone, much of the foliage can be used over again. Small plants of ferns, pandanuses. begonias. cocus. etc., by having the soil washed Irom the roots, and wrapped with a little sphag- num. :ire more easily handled and will keep much longer than if cut off. There is also an originality about arranging Ho\vers in this way that giver charac- ter and distinction, making them par- ticularly noticeable in a general col- lection, where they stand out and at- tract attention on account of these unique features. Next Week in the Flower Shop. The four weeks of August just com- ing in do not promise much more in the way of business, than the month iust closed. The store, however, should have a cool, inviting look, with a few vases of outside foliage, such as oak branches, green and golden privet, shallow bowls filled with pond lilies and vases of bright gladioli, while the case should contain roses, asters, and a few of the other summer specialties. Summer everlastings are worth look- ing into. Helichrysum. rhodanthe. acroclinium, globe amarnnthu.s and xeranthemum all produce beautiful flowers, which when cut, can be dried, and will retain their form and color all through the winter. Quite a num- ber of the wild grasses and others of the garden borders, such as Briza maxima, erianthus. eulalia, ai'd zebrina, together with milk weed and other feathered seed pods, are also useful- The florist who will make a specialty of stock of this character to sell in orig- inal bunches, or make up later into baskets or bouquets, will encourage a trade worth while and quite profitable. It is well, at this time, to look over the August business of last season, and see if there were any worth while or- ders of an anniversary character, that a reminder might be the means of re- peating. This looking up of events that have gone before is a method of bringing in considerable business that would otherwise go by default. A lit- tle booklet on anniversaries, calling at- tention to birthdays, weddings, and those for which flowers are sent to place on the grave in the cemetery, should be mailed from a list, to which new names are being constantly added, just a few days before the date shows they may be required. Many church altars have flowers placed on them on certain Sundays in memory of deceased persons. When possible, it is best to have such orders made regularly to be filled year after year as the date rolls round. The calendar electros of the national publicity campaign with the inscription, "Whose birthday is in Au- gust," or other month to salt, w-ill make a good illustration for such a cir- cular. Everyone remembers the October business of last year; the extraordinary demand and the great stress put on ail branches of the trade. Let us hope there will be no influenza -this season, but what will take its place to use up the much greater supply of the coming- months? Now is the time to plan for this new business. There will be the anniversaries of these sad events, which will be remembered with flow- ers by many. There must, however, be more than the ordinary, everyday store offerings, if the demand of last year is to be even approached. The best news is the great number of de- butantes that are to come out during October and November. These events have in former years, before the war, been the backbone of the fall business. Much can be done to encourage and secure a return of this beautiful cus- tom. A few of these teas will no doubt be held in late September, which will place them but five to six weeks away. Put the thinking caps on, and work out in your minds, new creations, things that will make a hit and stand out among the many. Keep the work going on the wreaths and other holiday stock. The work is apt to lag as there is no liurry. "Lots of time," say some. This is not the case in the supply houses which are stocking up for the same event. As a large manufacturer feaid the other day : "If we were to wait for the orders be- fore we made up the goods, we would never be able to deliver half the work. We know the demand will be along in due time, so we work n full force, and are ready for the rush." The best way to foster the fall trade, is to back the well planned publicity movement of the Society of American Florists. Men skilled in advertising are putting forth their greatest ef- forts in inducing people in all ranks, and for every sentiment in life, to "Say it with Flowers." It takes money. and it takes it right now, so as to have the advertisements pulling early in the season. It is not necessary to give a large sum; tie up with t'he move- ment with any amount you like. It is the quantity of small contributors, who if associated will take renewed in- terest, and each in his way, helps to put the selling of flowers on a higher plane. Cycas Leaves. When additional size is desired, or something appears to be wanting to break the sameness of a design, try a few cycas leaves. These are very common stock, always to be found, or at least should be at hand, ready for instant use. The various sizes from 18 up to 48 inches can all be used to good advantage. They are now so skillfully prepared as to be difficult to detect without handling', the artificial from the natural. A pair with sprays of Clematis paniculata and a few Easter lilies or white gladioli and tied with a ribbon, make a crepe spray or good door draping. A magnolia wreath, with a pair of leaves down through the center, does not require many flowers to make a finished piece. Many standing designs do not re- ceive proper attention at the base or foot. A full, loosely arranged base of flowers with a few cycas leaves at the back is much more complete and striking than without them. A pair of fresh cycas leaves with a spray of choice flowers on top. and tied with a good ribbon, was at one time to be seen at almost every funeral. This is still used, the prepared stock gener- ally taking the place of the natural, although with many customers, the artificial are tabooed, the fresh leaves always being demanded. Wreaths of cycas are. when skill- fully arranged, very satisfactory; these are generally decorated with choice flowers, cattleyas, violets, and in the season, lavender and purple orchids as they are nearly always for the funeral of an aged person. Selected leaves, when used as a background for a large single or double spray, add much to its effectiveness. The writer recalls a large spray that stood seven feet in height by five in width, made up of a number of sprays of long stemmed flowers on palm leaves, which when built up on an easel and the center filled in with stemmed flowers, made a very strik- ing arrangement. This was quickly put together, as but few of the flowers required stemming. The more loosely arranged the various smaller sprays are, the better, as if too closely bound many of the blossoms are cov- ered up when all are assembled. Large, loosely tied sprays of any of the long stemmed flowers, such as gladioli. Easter lilies, American Beau- ty roses, etc.. are much improved with a background of cycas; at least, they are made to look much larger and keep all the flowers facing to the front, increasing greatly their effec- tiveness. KisroxviLi.E. Tenn. — The florists' so- ciety held its fifth annual picnic. July 10. about 75 members and friends en- joying the pleasant outing. K. P. Baum was chairman of the committee in charge of the arrangements, the programme including an elaborate pic- nic luncheon, rowing, swimming, fish- ing, etc. 1919. The American Florist. 93 THE S. A. F. The Detroit Convention. TRADE EXKIBITIOI! SPACE GOING FAhT. While space in the trade exhibition has sold well, and most oi' the areas shown in the official plan have been re- served by exhibitors, there are still a few blocks for disposal, and correspond- ence regarding them should be ad- dressed to Secretary Young, loo Bates street. Detroit, Midi., which will be his mailing address until the close of the convention. Membership cards have been sent to all the life members and to all annual members in good standing- for 1919. If any member has not received his cp.i-d, he should communica:e at once with the New i'oik office, 1170 Bro.idway. An- nual members, who have not paid their J 919 cues, will have cards issued to them immediately upon receipt of ar- rearages. The official programme for the con- vention appears in the July issue of the society's "Journal," which was mailed last week over our membership list. Under the postal laws, mailing under the second class privilege is forbidden to any member in arrears, consequent- ly copies to such are mailed at full rates, therefore to be sure of receiving the publication regularly, members siiould see to it that they are in good stand- ing on the society's books, and that their 1910 dues and arrearages, if any, are paid. Kxhibitors desiring signs, desks, etc.. should write the secretary at once, in order that their requirements may be then met in good time. The following exhibitors are in addition to thrlty. you should practice it also, and unless we prove it, how can we expect others to reciprocate? Many years ago a remark was passed to me by one of my friends that 1 have always remembered, and that was, that no matter how much certain peo- ple said they had profited that year, he could always estimate their earning power by the way they spent their profits, in their actual mode of living, and their charitable gifts through the year, .and it always struck me as being a sensible attitude. Now, if we are to expect people to 'ouy flowers, we ought to at least share in a general way, the same manner of advertising their merit; not A small, half-way manner, but in an honest-to- goodness way and without the spirit of being small. This we should do, and if all of us would take heed from the advice of my friend in regard to the spending habit, we should have our $100,000 fund, and our campaign uould mcve more flowers than we can even anticipate. I am reminded of the man who says his town never offered an opportunity to him, but what did he ever do to get the chance? So with our campaign, the opportunity is here if we will only back it up. It is worth the chance, so try it. Hexry Penn. Chairman Nat'l Publicity Campaign. National Publicity for Flowers. Another week, and the contributions to the publicity campaign fund exceed $1,000. While this is improvement maintained, it is far from expectancy fulfilled. A total of $1,000 a week will not approximate $100,04 Inche? FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors ^^ ^ gummed paper; your card, etc., in M black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. J in red. Prices: Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, m $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of g leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO ^ammmmsmmsmmmmmmmmmmis. " - " - " - ■ - ' - ■ - ■ -^' "-■-'"-•-■-•'"-'-'-■-■-■-•-'-'-•-^'-■-'-^''-'^'-''-■-'-^'-'-■-'-'-^'-^■-^^ NURSERYMEN FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN Headquarters for first-class help, furnistied free of charge to employers. Tractor hands, teamsters, general men for farms, single and married, all nationalities. Phone Main 5074 DIAMOND AGENCY i 557 W. MADISON STREET. CHICAGO. ILL. ' WAWiWW^^^^VSA^WWW^AW^^AWWWAft/Vrj New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO (i%VWVIAVVV\/VWrAA/VWrtrt/VVIiWAVVV 98 The American Florist. Avb§. 2, DAVEY TREE SURGEONS Estate of Mrs. A. M. Bo^, Great Neck, Long Island, New Yark The tribute of W. G. Woodger to Davey Tree Surgery Broad Lawns, Greait Neck, Long Island, New Yor! The Davey Tree Expert Co., Inc., Kent, Ohio. Gentlemen: I felt it my duty to write you a few lines in praise of the work of your representative and men on several fine trees on the estate of Mrs. A. M. Booth, most especially the very fine work done on a grand willow tree, not quite two years ago. My employer is most gratified with the work and thinks there is no equal to The Davey Tree Expert Company. The men are extremely keen on their work and know it thoroughly. I am very interested in their work and think them worthy of great praise. Yours truly, W. G. WOODGER, Garden Superintendent. The saving of priceless trees is a matter of first importance on every estate. Davey Tree Surgery is a fulfillment of the maximum expecta- tions of those who love and value trees. A careful examination of your trees will be made by appointment. THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO., Inc., 2308 Elm St., Kent, Ohio Branch Offices with telephone connections: New Vork City, 225 Fifth Ave.; Chicago. 814-816 Westminster Bldp.; Philadelphia, 2017 Land Title Bldff.; Boston, 19 Pearl Street. Wakefield. Write nearest ofBee. Loss of this magnificent vnlUno woidd fiave been irreparable. Note below how Davey methods have bound the branches logel/ier ivith rigid steel rods, and filled the ca vities sectionally with concrete 1 allow for the swaying of the tree Permanent representatives avail- able in districts surrounding Bos- ton, Springfield. Lenox. Newport. Hartford, Stamford, AIb;iny, Poughkeepsie. White Plains, Ja- maica, Montclair. New Vork. Philadelphia, Harrisbur^, Balti- more, Washington, Richmond. Baflfalo,Toronto,Pittsburprh .Cleve- land. Detroit. Chicago, Milwaukee. Canadian address; 252 Laugau- chitere West, Montreal. Every real Davey Tree Surpreon is in the employ of The Davey 'I'ree- Expert Co., Inc.. and the public is cautioned a^inst those falsely representing themselves JoJm Davey, Faihcrof Tree Surgery 1919. The American Florist. 99 EAKLY ENCHANTRESS (BURFEE'S Burpee's Sweet Peas The Twenty-Two Best Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas For Florists The first Spencer Sweet Pea in existence was brought to America by W. Atlee Burpee. Since then the House of Burpee has introduced over two hundred distinct new varieties each an improvement on the past. And by constant h»bridizing for the last ten years we have developed'the new Ford- hook Earlv Flowering strain of Speacer Sweet Peas. We can now offer you all the finest colors m the Early or Winter Flowering type of Spencers —everything offered is grown on our own Floradale Farm in California. The House of Burpee is recognized as the American Headquarters for Sweet Peas. 3351 EARLY EMCHANTRE88 (BtTHPEE'S). It is a bright rose-plBl;. be- coming deeper toward tbe edpes of standard and wings, gradnallj softening in tone toward tbe center of the flower. Pitt. 7c; oz. $1.00; % lb. S3.00; lb. $10.00. .5301 FOBDHOQg PINK AND WHITE (BURPEE'S). This is similar to the old Blanche Ferry, having a bright, roay-pink standard with white wings, lightly suHnsed rose. Pkt. 7c: oz. 60c; % lb. $1.80; lb. $6.00. S.'M.S YARRAWA. The flowers average two and one-half Inches in diame- ter, many are duplex or donble. The color is a bright rose-pink with .a clear, creamy base. Our stock of this popular Australian variety Is abso- lutely trne. Grown by tis from seed procured direct from tbe introducer. Pkt.'7c; oz. 76o; ^i lb. $8,26; lb. $7.60. 33T5 EAHXY LAVENIIER KING (BTTRPEE'S). A flrst-class lavender has been much wanted in this type, therefore, we have great pleasure in offer- ing the new Lavender King. This glorious new variety ia a rich, true, deep ISA'ender throughout. Similar in c4 lb. $8.00; lb. $10.00. 3344 EARLY (THERRY RIPE (BURPEE'S) . A particularly bright and taking color and quite new in this section. It might be described as a glowing cherry or salmon-cerise self. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Spring Show, New York. March 20, 1918. Pkt. lOo; oz. $2.60; % lb. $7.60; lb. $26.00. 3380 EARLY MAUVE BEAUTY (BURPEE'S). Color a pleasing shade of rosy manve. The flowers are of immense size, often measuring two and one-half Inches In diameter, yet exquisitely waved and of best Spencer form. A strong, vigorous grower and very free flowering. Charming under artiflcial light. Pkt. 7c; oz. 86c; V4 lb. $2.60: lb. $8.60. S381 EARLY ORANGE BEAUTY (BURPEE'S) . Similar in color to Helen Lewis, therefore a glowing orange-scarlet with softer colored wings. Ex- tremely free and early blooming, valuable alike for culture under glass or in the open as it withstands the sun and weather well. Pkt. 14c; oz. S3. 00: H lb. $9.00; lb. $30.00, Th« prices qtioted are net for packets as well as larger quantities, f. o. b. Tbe above varieties — each the best in its class — provide a complete range Spenoers on which we shall be pleased to quote prices upon request. 3362 FORDHOOK ROSE IMPROVED (BURPEE'S). Quite distinct from our original Fordhook Rose. Tbe flowers are of immense size, usually borne in threes and fours on very long stiff stems. In color similar to the well-known George Herbert. A pleaying shade of rosy carmine. Pkt. 7c: oz. $1.00; % lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 3.393 EARLY SPLENDOR (BURPEE'S) . A magnificent new deep rose self. The rich rose-crimson color is accentuated by the distinct white blotch at the base of standard and wings. The flowers are of great size, usually borne In fours on very long stems. Similar in color to the Summer- flowering Kosabelle. Pkt. 7c: oz. $1.00; % lb. $3.00; lb. $10.00. 3374 EARLY KING (BURPEE'S) . The finest early-Bowering crimson. Tbe flowers are of great size, perfect form, averaging fully two Inches in diameter. Pkt. 7c; oz. 86c; ^4 lb. $2.60; lb. $8.60. 3388. EARLY ROSY MORN (BURPEE'S). Flowers grown mder ordlnarj field culture have measured fully two Inches in diameter. The flowers are usually borne In threes or fours on stiff, long stems. Color, a pleasing shade of rose with crimson-scarlet standard. Pkt. 7c; oa. 80c: Vi, lb. $2.40; lb. $8.00. 3:saO EARLY SANKEY (BURPEE'S), This truly magnificent white was awarded a special Silver Medal when exhibited at the great international Show in New York, March 20, 1915, also Certiflcate of Merit at the Spring Show of the Pennsvlvania Horticultural Society. Philadelphia. March 23. 1936. Black seeded. Pkt. 7«; oz. 80c; 14 lb. $2.40; lb. $8.00, 33'J2 IMPROVED EARLY SNOWSTORM (BURPEE'S ), The result of a cross between King White and Yarrawa, it embodies the best qualities of those two varieties and easily eclipses all early-flowering white Sweet Peas to date. The flowers are of Yarrawa size, but finer form, as the standard does not reflex but is magniflcently bold, though charmingly, waved. A vigt>rous grower, the Immense flowers are invariably borne in fours on very long stems. Awarded Certificate of Merit at the International Show. New York, March 20, 1918. Our improved Snowstorm is so immeasurably supe- lior to our original Snowstorm that we have now discarded tbe latter. Improved Snowstorm is the last word in Barly-Flowering White Sweet Peas. Pkt.. lOo; oz., $1.60; ^U lb.. $4.60! lb., $16.00, 3352 EARLY EXQUISITE (BURPEE'S). The ground color Is a soft shade of primrose, the edge of the standard and wings being beautifully "plgo- teed" with deep rosc-plnk. Pkt. 7c: oz. 86c: 14 lb. $2.60; lb. $8.60. 3376 EARLY LOVELINESS (BURPEE'S). The color Is white, the entire flower being suffused soft pink and the edges distinctly plcoteed with rose- pink. Pkt. 7c; oz. 86c: \i Ih. $2.60; lb. $8.60. 3357 EARLY FANTASY (BURPEE'S ). Striped and marbled with rich rose- pink on a creamy white ground. Exceedingly bright and makes a telling bunch when cut. Extremely free and a continuous bloomer, the flowers usually borae in threes and fours on long stems, Pkt., 7oi oz. 80e M lb. $2.40; lb. $8.00, 3342 EARLY CANARY BIRD (BURPEE'S). This is a splendid, rich, deep cream or primrose colored self. The Sowers are of great size. bean, tlfully waved, and usually borne three or four on a stem. Pkt.. 7oi oz., $1.00; 14 lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. BLUE-BIRD (BURPEE'S). This Is a charming shade true self. 3338 _ of blue. EARLY Somewhat deeper than Wedgewood, but more of a especially as the flower ages. In our opinion, the bea blue for Indoor culture. Pkt., 7o; oz., $1.00; % lb., $3.00; lb., $10.00. Philadelphia, for delivery July to Deoemhor. -u.-w Ti„.m»,-i-<- of colors. We have many other desirable varieties of Early Flowering W^, Atlee Burpee Co., Seed Growers Philadelphia. 100 The American Florist. Aug. 2, vsftw^flftwvvtfvv'^v^vv^^^tfvwwflftf^^^WiVwv^vvv^ftwvtfvw■^^ff/^ftrtfv^v^^vL^ft^v^v^^vtfvvtfWfl^ Best Summer Roses Russell and Columbia are in Heavy Crop with us. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWKR. Ophelia, White Killarney, Sunburst, Hoosier Beauties 1^ * ff^^wiB^^ From Massachusetts. Best in r^ClT rCrilS the Market, $2.00 per 1000. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA 60c to $2.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. ROSES— OUR SELECTION. la lots of 200 or more $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Ophelia, White Killarney and Sunburst $8.00 per 100 6.00 per 100 4.00 per 100 Long Medium. $5.00 to Short Other Flowers at market prices. Asparagus, according to length of stem per 100, $2.50 to $3.00. Bronze Galax, according to quality per 1000, 2.00. In buying direct from the grower you are assured ot fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICB — We close at 6 o'clock week day. and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 F. M. BASSETT & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENXKAIi 1457. GreenJionsesi Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station. lU. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CfllCAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK IS IN SHORT SUPI'LY. Stock of all kinds is in short supply and is coynmanding high suiTircer prices with a complete cleanup each day. Gladioli are selling at figures ranging from 34 to ^8 per 100 and even higher in .some of the fancier grades. The cut of gladioli in general is showing the effects of the hot weather but is moving quickly evei-y day owing to the scat city of all other stock. Asters are in short supply and command high prices with very little first-class stock available. American Beauty roses are good prop- erty and are in strong demand at prices ranging from $1.50 to $5 per dozen. Mrs. Clias. Russell and Colum- bia are being disposed of every day at good figures, some ranging as high as $20 per lUO and more. Roses in gen- eral ai'€> clearing up at high summer prices with one or two of the fancier varieties commanding very attractive summer figures. Gjpsophila is quite a factor in the ma.rket, but finds ready buyers. Carnations are seen in limited numbers but do not cut much of a figure in the market. A few lilies are seen. Lily of the valley and orchids are scarce. Snapdragons, daisies, cal- endulas, pond lilies and other irnscel- laneous seasonable stock are Included in the regular offerings and are coming in handy this week. Business has been good the past week with a strong de- mand for funeral flowers. The S. A. F. convention to h'l held in Detroit next month is causing much comment in the wholesale district and tlie clooer it draws near the larger the attendance promises to be. STREET CAR STRIKE SHIPS Cm'. The suspension of all traffic on the surface and elevated lines has 'oaused a serious depression of the retail busi- ness and there is much diiiiculty deliv- ering the few orders coming in. "" "'""^'^'-'^nn^,^ ) <3 ^^iPf ^^^... .....^^^KK 1 w 1 gF^ y^ JLW*^ -: :;: .;! ■':'. --K ,|S1a' -J ^■| B^r-^ m 'f'^w* Chicagoans in Wiscorsin. Fred Longren, Allie Zecb, Joe IMarks and P. \V Peterson, .Joliet, on V\ ay to Recent Meeting of Wisconsin State Florists at Fond du Lac. KOTES. Mrs. Augusta Haeger, mother of Frances L. Haeg-er, Mrs. Otto 'Stolz, Fred W. Haeger and Gertrude Haeger, died July 26. The funeral was held the following Monday at 2 p. m. from the chapel at 2216 Southport avenue with interment at Concordia cemetery. Lieutenant Fred Haeger now stationed at Camp Grant, Rockford. was former- ly with the A. L. Randall Co. and his sister, Gertrude, formerly in the em- ploy of THE AMiaucAN Florist. The sympathy of the trade is extended to the family in the loss of a loving mother. Miss Nettie Parker, secretary of A. T. Pyfer & Co., will leave in a few days to take in the sights at Yellowstone park. She expects to return in time to attend the Detroit convention. .A. T. Pyfer will return this week from his vacation, w.hich was spent with his family at Polo. Samuel Murray came on from Kansas City for the fiuieral of Arnold Ringier One of Mr. Murray's younger brothers prominent in the building trades, died in New York last week. Charles F, Barker, formerly on the Flori.st oifice staff, and many m.onths abroad with the American troops, has returned to Camp Merritt, New Jer- sey. Miss Charlotte Paradise, bookkeeper at A. L. Vaughan & Co.s store, will leave this week to enjoy a well-earned vacation at Elkhart Lake, Wis. Mrs. Chas. A. Duerr, Newark, C, passed through the city last week on her way to Wisconsin, where she is spending her vacation. Miss Thelma Hardaway, with John- son's Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn., stopped off here this week on her way to Detroit. Mich. Louis Finnermann. of Grossberg- Tyler-Finnermann, will leave this week on a business trip to the Pacific coast. Abe Iralson is able to be about again after undergoing an operation for her- nia at St. Luke's hospital. Gust Alles is back on the job at Wietor Bros', store after enjoying' a most pleasant vacation. Frank Oechslin and wife are enjoying their vacation at Colorado Springs, Colo. Henry Arnold, with O. A. & L. A. Tonner, is vacationing at Eagle River, 'W'is. „ „ . Herbert Hansen, of the Peter Rem- berg store force, is away on his vaca- tion. „ Louis AVittbold and Samuel Pearce and wife are in New York this week. Tim Cuneen, with Percy Jones, Inc., is spending his vacation in Michigan. 1919. The American Florist. 101 PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO Russell and Ophelia As good as you can obtain for use during the hot weather months. Remember, when ordering, that we have the best stock obtainable in the Chicago market at the prices quoted. Buy Direct From the GroTver. -CURRENT PRICE LIST- Subject to Change Wlthogt Wotice. MRS. OHAS, RUSSELL Per 100 Select $15.00 Medium $10.00 to 12.00 Shorts 5.00 to 6.00 EICHMOMD Per 100 Select $10.00 Medium 6.00 Shorts $3.00 to 4.00 Killamey White Killarney... Killamey BriUiant. Sunburst My Maryland Ophelia Champ Weiland. . . . Per 100 Select $10.00 Medium 6.00 Short $ 3.00 to 4.00 MILADY Select Medium Shorts ROSES. OUR SELECTION Per 1ft Valley Adiantum 1.50 to Asparagus, per bunch 50c to TSc Ferns, per 1,000 $4.00 Boxwood per bunch, 35c Galax, hronze and green per 1,000, $2.00 Leucothoe Sprays $10.00 6,00 4.00 8.00 2.00 / \ They Stand the Test ^^eUPERIOR QUALITY FLOWERS" stand the test particularly well dur- ing the hot summer months. You will be interested in our display of the latest Floral Novelties and Supplies at the Trade Exhibition at Detroit. Price List sent on request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the World. 102 The American Florist. Ams- 2, Supply your customers with the best pos- sible stock obtainable during the summer months. You can always get it here. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. O. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American F\oriat when writing The A. L., HandalJ Co. received word from Ottawa Beach, Mich., Tuesday- evening:. July 29, that S'rank IVIcCabe drowned there that day while in fSwim- mlng. The Randall Co. immediately sent Mr. Cralavan over with Mr. Mc- Gabe's brother to bring the body back home. Mr. McCabe was 29 years old and had been in tho employ of tlie A. L. Randall Co. for over 13 years. He Wcis one of the cleanest cut, most obliging' and popular young men in tho trade which had much to do in securing- him the, position of city salesmanager for his firm. He is survived by his mother, four sisters and a brother. No arrange- ments had been made for the funeral up to the time of goiug to press, Wed- nesday, July SO. C. F. Clanssen, -wife and family, are Oldsmoblling eastward. They wore re- ported Sunday at Kunderd's. Goshen. Ind, They will make Washington. D. C, and other cities. Chas. Erne. Frank Hagen and Henry Kruchten attended the Klingel funeral at Des Plalnes, July 24. The floral of- ferings from the trade were many and beautiful. WUbur GHllett, of Chillett & Sons, Unccln, stopped oft here for a few day!j this week on his way home from an eastern businese and pleasure trip. ■Vaughan's Seed Store reports good and g-'-eatly needed rains on its Michi- gan gladiolus fields. Chris Pederson is planning on mak- ing a trip to Yellowstone park. Visitors : N. Jarrett and wife, of the Fernery, Kansas City, Mo.; Sam Israel, of the Detroit Florists' Ex- change, Detroit, Mich.; Sam Seligman, New York; A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Alberta. Can.; 0. T>. Mills. Jackson- ville, Fla.; Harry White, North Man- chester, Ind.; D. la. Hollinger and fam- ily. Akron, 0-> retui-nlng from a six weeks' visit to California. ^ga88!W»»gi8g8gS8SS8g»W$SggSSSg8»8gW!$S$a miles from Detroit. Here he has t-vvo and a half acres of ground with 150 feet of lake frontage, and is building a fine residence, where he and his fam- ily will take a well earned rest. Vice-President E. A. Fetters is home .■\gain after his trip to St. Cloud. Minn., where he spent his vacation. He made the entire trip in his Winton car with no serious mishaps. The round trip covered 2,000 miles. Secretary John Yorng has taken desk room at the Bemb Floral Co., 15f! Bates street, until convention time. Here he will be in close tou.-;h with affairs in connection with the trade exhibit. Ad.nm Bezemer. who Joined the colors some time ago. has returned after see- ing service, and will reenter the em- ploy Jf E. A. Fetters. J. F. S. Etyria. Q. — Hodi & Ledea are to open a flower shop in the Topliff hotel build- ing in the near future. The Grower to get the most out of his greenhouses should also KNOW that he is getting the most out of his Wholesale House. Poor Returns never lost us a grow- er. WE cot duct our business differently than others, which is a good reason for prospective shippers to investigate our "New Service" in the handling of Cut Flower consign- ments. YOUR PROTECTION KENNICOTT BROS. CO. CHICAGO "Under Grower's Supervision" and "TRUE TO NAME" 104 The American Florist. Aug. ^liiiiiiniiiinin[iiniiiniinin(iiiiMiiiiiiiniMi[iiiiMiinnirniNiiMniiiiiiiiiiii)inMiiiiitiniiHriiiiiiiiiMiiMi[iiiriniMiirittiiiMiiMii[iiiiiiiMiiMiniiiiiii[iiiriii[iiiMiiuiiiiiiMiniitrii)iiitiiuiliniiiiiiiminiin YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CLT FLOWERS £ \ H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item oll'ered in the Great Chicago Market. ^iiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiniiuillliiiiiiitiiiiiiuriiiriiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiDi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^iiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiii'. San Francisco. SJAEKET CONDITIONS GENEBAIXY GOOD. Trade is reported very good for this season of tlie year. There is an un- ust'.allv strong- flemaiid for decoralions, especially weddings. Funeral work, also, keeps us steadily, thereby clean- ing- ui'. the market in good shape every day. There is not a heavy .supply of roses, but the selection of varieties of- fered is limited to Ophelia. Hadley and Ulrich Bruiiner. Very few Russell are tc be had, and no American Beauties. Aaron "Ward can be seen on some days. Cecile Brunner is off crop just now, and stock that nrrives sells readily. The first chrysanthemums of the season came in during- the week from the Jap- aiie.se growers along- the peninsula. Golden Glow Is the yellow, and Early li'rost fire those arriving-. The latter is very good: in fact, about as good as it is possible to grow it. Golden Glow is somewhat -weak necked, and is not in much favor. Some of the growers are promising Monrovia by the first of Ihe month. Very fair prices are being- received as the public is always looking- for something new. Asters, also, Avere brought into the market for the first time this week. Pink and white are the only colors offered. They sold quickly at splendid fignres. The Chinese are the only grower.s of this flower, and we understand they will have a large acreage to offer this season. The glad- ioli season is now at its height, and large shipments are arriving at the market every morning. At the pres- ent time, the Santa Cruz gro-wers are sending in the best stock. Some bea-uti- ful p:nk, red and white varieties of high grade quality can always be had. The camation is about the only flo'.ver that is a glut on the market. It drags. with no reasonable offer refused. Sweet peas have come into their own again and a splendid supply of Spencers is available. The quality is of the best and very handsome returns are being- made to the growlers. Large quanti- ties of hydrangeas are used here for basket -work and decorations cf all liinds. Tliere is also nn ample supply of bine hydrangeas at all times. Some good delphiiii\ims and scabiosa are to be had. There are practically m catt- leyas or any other orchids in the mar- l2 to SH feet) $4.50 CaCh No. 2 (extends from 4,1 » to 6^2 feet) 5.00 CaCh Let us send you a few to try tliem out. THE McCaLLUM COMPANY "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT" Manufacturers and Importers of Florists' Supplies, PITTSBURGH, PENNA. E RNE ^ C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 C. Randolph Street, l d. phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. E. F. Winterson Co. 166 Noith Wabash Avenue, l. d. Phone central 6oo4. We carry the year round the best Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Galax and Huckleberry. Try us on your regular orders. CHICAGO an api.ropriate setting- of decorative plants, together with an old mill, streams and live ducks and canaries. T. J. Noll & Co. report demand far in excess of available offerings. A g-ood line of gladioli, gypsophila and home- grown Ophelia rc^s are seen at this establishment. Charles Thoma.s, of The Rosery, Is back from :i trip to L,ake Tameycomo, where he reports the fisiiin,^ was very good, and his party made large catches daily. The tr.ade sympathizes with H. H. Coffee, m fhe death of his mother, which occurred. July 23, at the family home, .It Jane, Mo. A. F. Barbee reports funeral work holding up well. He is viow cutting good gladioli, and Columbia and Ophelia roses. H. i'Tu.'iik & Co. reports the demand for stock heavy, but the supply is scarce. Gladioli, roses and gypsophila are features W. J. Barnes reports fair business. He is well pleased with his new Dodge delivery car. Ray and Mrs. Millis, of t!ie Alpha Floral Cc, are on a vacation in the Ozarks. Samuel Murra,y, the well known Grand aveni'.e florist, is in Chicago this week. Visitors r R. B. Moss, Vlnita, Okla.; .1. C. Steinhanser, Pittsburg, Kans.; Martin Rei'.kauf, representing H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; W. R. Tredup, with the A. \,. Randall Co., Chicago. E. J. B. Fort Wayne, Ind. SUPPLY OF SALABLE STOCK LIMlrEI). The extreme heat of the past several weeks is having a telling effect upon the cut flowers on this market, both the greenhouse-grown, and outdoors varie- ties and the gladioli crop, many of which are almost unsalable. Roses are show- ing some improvement in size since last week, but the weather has been hard on them. Russell is leading in the summer varieties, both as a good keeper, and as a, colorful rose. Carna- tions are still being offered, although prices are low, and the stock is not worthy of being handled by a boni fide florist. Rubrum lilies are very scarce this season. The arrival of asters on the market is being eagerly anticipated by the retailers, as they will fill a long- felt want in the market. Outdoor snap- dragons are of fairly good quality, and there is a large quantity of other out- door flowers on the market, with Shasta daisies in the lead. Greens of all kinds are plentiful, and equal to the demand. NOTES. Miss Marguerite Flick has returned home after a month's vacation at To- ledo Beach, where she was the guest of her aunt. Miss Helen F. Patten, of the Patten Flower Shop. She was ac- companied by her two brotiiers, George and Joe Flick. The Flick Floral Co. sent out several handsome casket blan- kets of Russell roses last weeli. A splendid display of foliage plants was noted in Ed. "WonninghoflE's win- dow last weak. This firm was obliged Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price, $20.00 per 100, If your supply house floes not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail, 35c The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing to work all day last Sunday, in order to execute the funeral work. The new Irene Byron tuberculosis hospital will be dedicated the coming week. It is expected that a large num- ber of flowers will be used lor the dedi- cation. H. K. Somerset, Mass. — Thomas Lawton has bought additional land and will make improvements at his establish- ment. 1919. The American Florist. 107 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINeCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO li. D, Phones CENTRA!, 197T and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MDSSER Wholesale Florists I79-18M83 Norih Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TEUCPHONE fra UUfADACU AUC CHICAGO CENTItM.879 194 N.WAlMOllAVL ILLINOIS Mention the A inerican Florist when writing George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Rnssell, Milady, White KUlarney and Killar- ney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt Hltention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO Cards For All Occasions Labels, Stickers, Seals, Tags. PHnting for Florists. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSEVG, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Baskets 10-inch. 12-inch. Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. Sl.T,") 14. inch S3.00 '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 2.25 16-inoh 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value lor the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^d"etko?t,"mich.^*" Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeHo¥erM^Kete Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 1.50@$ 5.00 lOO Mrs. Chas. Russell ... 5.00® 20.00 Columbia 5.00® 15.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00(5)10.00 KlUarney Brilliant 3.00® 10.00 KUlarney 3.00(3110.00 White Killainey 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® lO.OO Prince de Bulgarie... 3.00® 10.00 lUy iNIaryland 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer... 3.00® 10.00 Milady .3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00® 10.00 Hadley 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Double W. Killarney.. 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Jloorlleld Storey. 3.00® 10.00 Champ Weilaud 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00® 10.00 liayard Thayer 3.00® 10.00 Cecile Bruuner 3.00 George Elgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesblt 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.O0® 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz lO.nO® 12.00 Daisies l.BO® 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Valley 12.00® 15.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Callaa 15.00 New Ferns per I.OOO 3,00® 4.00 Galax per I.OOO 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy per 1.000 5.00® 6.00 PlumoBus Strings each .60® .75 Smllax per doz. 2.50® 3.00 Sprengerl. Plumosus Sprays . . 3.00 Do.xwood. 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago r^CHICAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House ol ^jfCHICAGO^ Me^ition the American Florist when writina 108 The American Florist. Aug. There is no comparison as to the Quality, and no comparison in value if you buy the Boist Grlo.<3[iolxj.» such as we offer you. Our stock consists mostly of America, Halley, Schwaben and some novelties in Gladiolus. The supply is now large enough to fill any size order. $6.00 to $8.00 per 100; some of the newer varieties $10.00 per 100. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. OOOD DEMAND AT FAIR PRICES. The deliage of rain is over, and there have been several succes.sive days of sunshine. The precipitation for July broke all records of the local weather bureau, and in addition destroyed hun- dreds of thousands of dollars' worth of wheat. Fifteen acres of very fine quality on the farm of James Griflin, the orchid grower of Torresdale, was totally mined, causing- a. loss of $1,800. Alfred Green, at Glenside, lost a large fi'ild of corn, cantaloupes and asters, the latter .iust coming into flower. A cloudburst of excessive rain, washed away the en- tire top soil, carrying off the crops, and burying them in the mud at the bottom of the field. There has been a good summer market the past week, all cut flowers of quality selling up 'close at very fair prices. Ophelia. Premier, Columbia, Victoria and Hadiey are the leading roses. Double and Single White Killarneys are also in evidence. Just a few of the new crop of American Beauties are showing, but have no qual- ity as yet. There are still a few car- nations, which. a.re doomed to go in a week or so, as now that the ground is drying out, a number of the growers are ready to throw out and replant. Gladioli are now the greatest factor in the market. Some very fine varieties are offered, but the really good stock is limited, at least 50 per cent of the shipments being just ordinary, which clean up or go over, depending on the scarcity of other flowers. Asters aro in, some of quality, but the STeat ma- jority are half-opened, runty looking flowers with many undeveloped buds, which looked as if they had been cut too soon. .Shasta daisies a.re showy and in demand. The first of the Hy- drangea paniculata was offered last week. Lilium speciosum Henryii, the orange Japanese lily, is a noveltj', Cat- tleyas are scarce, and according to cer- tain growers, will never be plentiful again. COMMISSION LICENSE MEASUllE ENFORCED. When it is not one thing its another. The commission cut flower dealers are mad as March hares. It appears that some 18 months ago, whea Uncle Sam's finance committee was looking around for more revenue, they sighted the men who sell vegetables, fruit and cut flowers on .commission. Aha ! We will charge these fellows $75 per year license fee, and .$6.25 penalty if it is not paid by July 1 each year. They put this through congress with some other revenue matters, and there the measure rested, as f.ar as the cut flower commission men of this city were con- cerned, until one day last week, when a very su.ave revenue oflicer with bills, all of them delinquent, and subject to the $6.25 penalty put in his appear- •ince, and all had to produce the license fee. which they did. and the delinquent perialty, the latter under protest. One dealer'said : "The worst of it is, we can- not pass it along; it is just another ex- pense, something that each individual dealer will have to grin and bear." NOTES. One of the large commission dealers, in speaking of the great quanity of in- ferior stock in the market, that con- stantly keeps down the average in re- turns, in commenting on the gladioli that are now so plentiful, said theie C<>tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijtiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiruiiiniiniiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiis Buffalo, July 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 20.00® 30.00 Extra 10.«0@ 20.00 •' 1st 8.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Ward 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 " Eussell 6.00® lO.OO ~" Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 75.00® 86.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Feas 50® 1.50 Asparagus Sprengerl. .3S@z.50 Ferns per 1.000 2.00 Calandulas 2.00® 3.00 Smllar 25.00 Gladioli (Indoor) 8.00® 10.00 Asters (Indoor) 4.00® 6.00 Boston, July 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty 12.00®25.00 Klllarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White and Pink Klllarney 2.00® 6.00 Double White Klllarney. 6.00@12.00 Klllarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadiey 6.00® 12.00 Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russeii 6.00®12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and HiUlngdon 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.00®15.00 Easter Lilies 10.00ffl20.00 Valley 6.00®10.00 GiadloU 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, July 30. Per 100 liosfs. Killanwi- 4.00®12.00 Fis. Chas. Eussell 6.00ffll8.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Richmond 4.00® 10.00 Suuburst 4.00010.0(^1 Shanver 4.00®10.00 Columbia B.OOffllS.OO Lilium Giganteum 12..50®15.00 Cattleyas l.OOfflJ 3.00 Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Easter Lilies 12 50®1.5.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2.00 Tulips 4.00@ 8.00 Daffodils 5.00® 6.00 Iris ■nngltana 12.00®16.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons e.00®10.00 GladloU 3.00® B.oo Asters 2.00® 4.00 is a good demand for all the choice varieties .at better prices than ever before. Many growers, how- ever, Iceep on planting the old, back numbers, that cost just as much to ci'Itivate. nre ,ts much trouble to pack and shijj, with higher express rates and much more expensive boxes. Iwt dc not bring one half the price of the improved sorts. They had much bet- ter grow one-fourth as many, but all of the choice up-to-date varieties, when they woi:ld have less work and get just as good return.':^ Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention, the American. Florist when writino BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go» WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of duality Flowers. Prepared Cycas Leaves Best quality Prepared Cycas, pliable, per- fect color and full length. Neatly packed, 10 of a size to a package. 100 assorted Cycas. up to 40-inch lengths, for 88.B0. Also complete list of other supplies free. GEO. H. ANG£RMU£LLER CO., Wholesale Florists, 1320Piiie St., ST.LOUIS,MO- Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties In Qnantlty. Send for Our Catalogae. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 X. and St., Pbila., Pa. Frank Ross is making' extensive changes in his Fifty-second street store. Having' been able to purchase additional ground in the rear, he is turning his store, 'which had a 'wide 1919. The American Florist. 109 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON i niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphla, Pa. double front, into two large and hand- some retail shops, ono of "vvhieh he will I'ent. When completed, his will be one of the finest of the West Philadelphia cut flower ■shops. Accompanied by his wife, he left July 25 for a two-week.s' vacation trip to the Thousand Islands and Canada. Alfred M. Campbell, in one of his philosophic musing's, said recently: "^t •akes a lot of men working- together +' boost prices, but mighty few to bring them down." Right you are, Alfred, but let us see to it that the few do not get their work in the comins season. Dennis Koehane, of the H. F. Mi- chell Co.'s force, is orvtomistic plus over the. florist business of the coming season. He finds the trad© anxious to buy all the staples. In the item of field carnations, they have had to turn down orders for over 300,000 plants. Car! Corts. of the Jos. Heacock Co., says work on the new houses at Roel- ofs is now under way. The roses in the old houses are coming away fine, espe cially Premier. James Grifiin declares the day of the %\ cattleya is past; next winter they will be sure to bring at least double the price, as the supply will be much cur- tailed. Robert Craig, Harry Faust, and his daughter, Dorothy, who are motoring to Maine, spent July 2;!-24 in Boston. Mass. Thev report a delightful time. OJladicli are the feature with the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Ex- change. Cut roses and early dahlias are also prominent. Very choice gladioli are the feature of the Berger Bros, stock. Carnations, sweet peas and roses are also leaders. Tlie S. S. Pennock Co. had sach a wonderful season's business that the floor of the store has had to bo renewed. Wm. Leonard is summering at Ava- lon, N. J. K. ViNCENNF.s, IND. — Paul C. Schultz. prominent florist here, who recently returned from the meeting of Rotary clubs at Salt Lake City, Utah, gave an interesting account of his trip at a meeting here, July 14. SpniNOFiELD, Mass. — Mark Aitken, well known florist of this city, Is mak- ing an extended vacation trip tlirough the Canadian northwest, with stops at the principal cities and a visit to Yel- lowstone park. The business during his absence Is ably conducted by his daughter. Miss Effie Aitken. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 HilwankeeSt., P. 0. 3o7 2oe Milwaukee,Wis. ¥lioMeno¥erMM*KeU Philadelphia, July 30. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 40.00 fancy 10.00® 15.0Sth street, is receiving- congratulations on the ar- rival, July 26. of an eight pound son at his home. Mrs. Kleinmann is also well known in the trade, as before her marriage she v.-as bookkeeper for Ful- terman Bros., wholesalers. The florists of this and neighboring cities, are warned against a crook who represents himself as manager for some leading "house, leaves an order for fu- neral work and collects a comniission. That scheme is so old that we hope but few of them will be taken In. Miss Fthel Frankel, bookkeeper for Mrs. Leikens. recently gave a partv at which her engagement to Jack Shink. a. commercial travelei', was announced. The date of the v.-edding will be made public later. A force of men hav^ been busy ^'or the past week repainting and decorat- . ing- the interior of the Dards store, Madison avenue and 44th street. Extensive improvements are being \ c.Trried out in the flovv'er department of ■ Ihe Blooming-dale Bros.' store. Lexing-- ton avenue and 5f)th street. ' Sam Gilbert, the "Traveling Whole- ; sale Florist, Inc.," of 1.3.3 West 2Sth FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing street, is receiving exceptionally line asters. Myer, the retailer of Madison avenue and 58th street, is on a western tour and will take in the Detroit conven- tion. Mrs. J. A. Snyder and daughter. Miss Loretta, of 423 Ninth avenue, are spending the month at Elberon, N. J. J. K. Allen's f,amily is summering- at Ocean Grove, and he makes frequent trips there to visit them. L,eo Klein and wife, of Lexington avenue and 60th street, will Join the party going- to Detroit. Late reports indicate that a large party will go from here to Detroit. John Curry has taken a house a.t Caldwell, N. J., for the summer. E. J. Hession and faiuily are at At- lantic Cily. A. F. F. Baltimore Note?. BUSINESS IIAIKTAINS GOOD SUMIIER TONE. Business in this city in boch retail and wholesale lines, is reported ver.v satisfactory for the summer season. There is a better assortment of stock than ever before seen during the third week in July. The rose offerings include Russell. Prima Donna. Radi- ance. Double White Killarney, Sweet- heart and a few others. Gladioli, of which there is a good assortment, are next in importance. Astermums are seen in quantity, mostly pink and lav- vender. A number of the growers com- plain that asters are badly affected by- stem rot. There is an assortment of dahlias which find ready buyers. ^VITH THE GKOWEBS. This market is now well sujiplied with roses by local growers, who find a very good demand. Stevenson Broth- ers, at Towson. about eight miles out in the suburbs, have an up-to-date and beautifully located rang;e of glass, devoted entirely to roses with the ex- ception of two tables, or about one- half of one house. All stock is grown in ground beds with cement borders. Heating is with steam, condensation going back to boilers by gravity. There is also an auxiliary hot water boiler with a pipe or two in several of the houses, which prevents a too sudden change in ths temperature when the steam boiler fires are banked in the morning. They believe this to be of considerable importance in keep- ing- their plants always in condition. They find that air slaked lime dusted underneatli the plants just below the foliage, together with additional water- ing, is good at the first sign of mil- dew-. One large house was planted with Ward. Double White Killarney and Shawyer. It is aimed to keep this at 62- 6.5 degrees at night, as'all of these var- ieties appear to like this higher tem- perature. Mrs. Shawyer, which with many is so subject to mildew, is, under this treatment, entirely free and one of their best producers. Sunburst has done well; the first two years it is grown on tables, then transferred to the ground, when the plants take hold at once with scarcely any check. Keeping- beds well saturated with water is the practice here. They have followed the Budling method of super- watering, which Mr. Budlong had learned from nature, as he had noticed ^.^^ ^^^ Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57: W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farra^nit Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialt) Consigrnmcnta of Cat Flo^vers Solicited. wild or native roses always did best in low, swampy situations. Higher tempera.ture, without more water, is almost certain to produce mildew. They believe, however, there is still room for improvement in greenhouse construction. While none of the pres- ent houses vi'ere so built, they have had experience with one with a nearly straight span to the south which caught the winter sun almost at right angles, tliis proving most beneficial to the stock. Ventilators should be larger in wide houses, but appeared to be one standard size, not graduated to meet the larger areas covered. Sweetheart has been one of their best roses. It is planted in ground beds in a corridor house .ind kept growing all the year round. Tlie first bud of the cluster, when well adv.anced, is pinched, which generally brings the others all in at one time. Columbia 1919. The American Florist. Ill PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864a3;5ir5r/irra.u.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 1 04 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Maclde "WHOIiESAIiE FliORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLOEIST '°^?'^'Fa"ra.ut 133 W. 28ih St., HewYofk All tbe NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and SeasoDable Flowera. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMJIISSIOX All tbe New and Standard Varieties of Rosea, Violets. Carnations, Valley. Lilies, Etc, U8 West 28th St., NEW YORUITY Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOCNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4886. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK Tel. 608 and GOO Farraeat. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Chelsea 6026, I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to yonr Interests. Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited, 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VJoMeHowerMATltete Koses. New York, July Beauty, special extra and fancy.. narllei> " Francis Scott Key " Columbia rrinia Oouua Alit-e Stanley D.iuhle W'liite Killai-uey. KiUar.iey Queen I'.rilliant A;nnn WaiO " Ophelia suuiiurst J. L. Mock -Mrs. Clias. Russell Piemier Cattleya orchids, special. Lily of tbe Valley Hyhriduni Sweet peas I .iii->. t..iimiiiiinis uiul sum Gladiolus " America AsparaglKs i luLuuaus, iiu/.. ifcii^. .Siuilax iloz. strings I'eliiliiniiint!,. per t\07 Cornflowers i^aillar.lia lionvntdia. wbite per doz. A-Stt-rs. per do/. Lilies. Ruurunis Per 100 20.00035.00 5.00010.00 4.00® 30,00 2.00® 10.00 ,;.ou'(i, lu.uu l.iiOiii 2.(M( S-Ooir- 1.00® 2.IHI(./. 1.00® 4.0 I W 1-..00 75.00®] 00.00 . 6.00® 8.00 O.Oil 0.00 4.110 4.i;0 4.00 S.iO S.OO i.(H> S.OO lo.Uil 70® l'\ riuu- 1.00 2.00 l2.o"'- WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHOMS ] III! \ FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut j 3q|| Established 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wbolesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every momioff. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Elder.. Gth At. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when meriting The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Qitaa mi Florists' SippBes. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farraeut The Lareesi SMpner and ReceiTtr ol Cii Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market cnn nlwnys be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when loriiing 112 The American Florist. Aug. FERNS Now Ready For Immediate Shipping. Inch BOSTONS $1.00 9 inch BOSTONS $2.00 Our stock of 6 inch and 7 inch Bostons will be ready in about a month. Uwintj to the new law prohibiting the importation of rooted plants. Palm stock will bf- scarce in the near future. If any one was to tell you that the country was goins dry 10 years ago j'ou would not have believed them. It has gone dry bui we didn't predict it. We dO predict the shortage of Palms at the present time Buy our strong, sturdy stock and avoid the shortage. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA 2in... .$1.25 per doz. 3in... .$3.00 per doz. This stock is well rooted and \^ 5 in., made up $10.00 and $12.00 per doz. reaay for shipping. LATANIA PALMS Per doz. Per doz. ExceptioDftUy stroug plants especially in J2.00 .5 in 86.00 suited for porch and window bo.\ plant- 4iii 3.00 6 in 9.00 ing and decorating. 2Ji in 15c 8 in 25c 6 in CROTONS ^ ^° -^ colored leaves, Well established and nicely DRACAENA INDIVISA 5 in $30.00 per 100 Strong healthy plants and plenty of them. Buy now for next season. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Exceptionally fine stock for immediate shipment. .$35.00 per 1000 USED FLOWER POTS We can save you money on pots. We are not using many of our small pots as we are growing larger stock. Note prices. %M in $4.15 per 1000 3 in $6.34 per ICOO 2J^ in 4.87 " 3^ in 7.80 GEORGE WITTBOLD CO. 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO L. D. Phone: Graceland 1112. has been a success here, and the stock has been increased to 3U0O plants. Five hundred Premier were coming- along, growing freely, and looked very prom- ising. The Stevenson Bros, have the distinction of being the first to grade and tie roses in bundles of 25 and wrap with paper which projects be- yond the buds to protect them, but open so they can be seen. The idea occurred to them when shipping to the Growers' Exchance, in Baltimore. 14 years ago, where their carefvilly grown riowers were, at times, tossed about in the handling, and many of the buds broken. Returns were immediately better, and this method is now tlie practice in nearly all the large mar- kets of the country. An old time kiln on the place lias been made into an excellent storage cellar, never going below 45 degrees in winter or above 60 degrees in summer. W. G. Lehr, Brooklyn, Md.. has the largest range of gla.ss devott d to rose growing, forcing something over 22,000 plants. His best producer is Double White Killamey, which is kept grow- ing with the exception of two weeks in early August, when they are not wa- tered. They are not cut back, except that some of the summer buds hava a trifle more of the old wood with them. Prima Donna has been a win- ner, bringing .f2 per plant the first year or two. There are quite a few Russell, which make n better flower, but do not seem to do so well in this section. Ophelia, Killarney, Maryland, Columbia and Premier, of which new varieties he has several promising beds are the principal .sorts. THe question of space between plants had been a matter he had looked into. He had seen them elsewhere doing won- derfully well 12 inches apart each way, but had brought his down from 14-10 inches to 13 inches each way. which had been foand more profitable, but this he felt was as close as he could put tliem. As near 60 as possible, is his best night temperature. He graded and tied his roses in bundles of 25 as soon as cut, but does not wrap in pa- per imtil the next morning, when be- ing packed for market, for if the bot- toms of the papers were wet buyers thought they were a day old. The best bituminous coal costs $5.40 on sid- ing, and with 90 cents per ton for hauling. K. Boston. SUMMER BUSINESS IS QUITE GOOD. Business holds up quite well, despite the hot weather and the fact that flowers are showing the effect of sum- mer conditions. Roses took a jump from two cents to four cents dtiring the last few days and the demand is great- er than the supply. Sweet peas are scarce and bring 75 cents per 100, Rubrum lilies move fast and go as high as $2 a dozen. Gladioli are very plen- tiful and sell slov/ly. NOTES. Max Truckman, buyer for H. M. P.obinson & Co., will leave soon, accom- panied by his family, for a vacation at Oak Bluff. Mass. George Hamer, assistant manager at the flower market, is taking a two- weeks' vacation in the White Moun- tains. The Meyer Florist Thread Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread with any other you are using and you will see a vast difference in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORIS, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. J. J. Cassidy, reports good lousiness in funeral orders, and says this year has been the best in his business career. Penn, The Florist, now has his duck farm in the show window, and as usual, it attracts great attention. Henry Comley, is taking advantage of the summer dullness, and is having his store redecorated. After August 1, Maurice Hambro will sell all of the gladioli from the Tracy estate at Wenham. S. K. G. 19J9. The American Florist. 113 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established 1S57 'mM. 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the City Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINCTON D. C. '"r-L^oi-iiif* G u d e s^ WA*HiN9TaK0a Hemters of Floriata' Telegraph TCelivery. New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoMege Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. BstabUshea 184» David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders B) Telegraph Promptly Filled Fhones 1552-1563 Columbus. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Deliver; OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, TS Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Our New Store. A. LANGE 77-79 E. Madison Street CHICAGO Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS VlnwrArc ami Ci>rvirA I'H'^ bellevue-stratford nuwcia aiiu iscrvikc broad at walnut sts AROUND BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOITMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, YA. PALLON, Florist. DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E, cor. Madison Ave- nue and 44th Street, NKW YORK. for 44 Years. Q,uality> Service, Fair Prices. Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Bay War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STRIKT ^^W./V^'^VN^'/sKf.rfv/W^^.^^^^. MEMBER FJorJsfs ' Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FLORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual pood care and prompt attention. Phones, 270. 271 UaSn. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Oat Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. ReKular trade dlKt. 229 WEST THIRD STRKBT. 114 The American Florist. Aug. 2, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities andforall points in theNorthwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE. WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Belivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Serrice. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamshlo docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York, Pittsburgh, Pa. ii.W.SniithCo. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY CLEfELANi EUCLID AVENUE Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send TelGf^raph, Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. New York. "^^'f^^J^ Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclui.ve residential section. Tolephnnes. LOUIS MICHEL, 65S2-(So83 Mnln. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Commission Florists Consiinunents Solicited 48 WlUonghby St., Bi-ooklyn, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 2188 Broadway, Tei. 9414 scnuyier. Membera of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. We are in c<>.nter of residential sec- tion, between 77th and TStli streets. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Danker's. Boston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston. Mass. — Penn. The Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y. — HuRo H. Jahn. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Brigss Floral Co. Chicago — Central Floral Co.. 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicgao— North Shore Floral Co. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago^Ronsley. 17 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, 0. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati. O. — IJardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard, Cleveland, O. — Bramlev & Son. Cleveland. O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews. The Florist. Payton. O. — J. W. Koilgers. Denver .Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines. la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit .Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dnluth. Minn. — Duluth Floral Co. El Paso , Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, III. — I. L. Pillsbury. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt, Kansas City. Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City. Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L, Rock Flower Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskill Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Montreal. Que.. Can, — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Begerow's, Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson, New Orleans. La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co, New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. 2694 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakos Co. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — D. J. Pappas, Inc. New York — Max Schling. New York — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceer.v. Paterson. N. .1, — Edward Sceerv. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Ta. — Fallon, Florist. Kochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Rf>pkford. III.— H. W. Bnckbee. Salt Lake Citv. Utah— Miller Floral Co. Phebovgan. Wis. — J. E, Matthewson. Springfield. Mass — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Loius. Mo.— Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. Mnv i^t Co. Ran Francisco — Podesta & Ealdocehl, Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G Heinl & Sons. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Toledo. 0. — IVIrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackistone, Inc. Washington. D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shoo. Washinston. D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington. D. C— Geo. C. ShafCer. Worcester, JFass. — Littlefleld. Florist. Worrester. Jfnss. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Droadway and Gratiot Aveivis. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cnt Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada Hem1)ers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L1582 1415 Farnum St. Member of Florists* Telegrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Dunlop's Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and gnarantee safe arriTal. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers DeliTertfl Anywleie. Pnone, 1952 BeUom HUGO H. JAHN -FI/<^RIST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N, Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Camberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 nFTH AVSNUE Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, 1919. The American Florist. 115 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue RnQTHN 1 Park street O\3o 1 Uil 799 Boylston Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main 9Q^ I auiic AvR Telephone Store- ""^ LBWI5 A'O-t No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Lone Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing g^ Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 last Fourth Street I TH£ BEST THAT GROWS. S EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. S %iiiiiiniiniiiiiniiiiuiJiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioiiMiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiuiuiiiiiiit^ Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FIXJRISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Lons Dlst. Bell oh. 2189 Uembers of riorists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Helnl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 527. Special attention to mail and teleffraoh orders. Memlier of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Designs and Fresh Cut Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Mention the Americayi Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street And«f son lervice means fresh, sturdy stock &nd promptdeliverieB in BalfalO,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writlnff CHICAGO 146 S. WABASH AVE. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. Send your telegraph orders to us for delivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago and Sob- Brfas to ;^HUl^ifHSi-^ All orders carefully ened j|J!™*=^^iSt under the supervision of '*^^pS2^ GEORGE .^SHU8. Hgr. ^^y wire. Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Te'^egraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 7ad St. Phone Columbns 546S. Branch: 840 AVestchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave at N St., N. W. Miss Louise AV. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones — Fraulclin 3579, 3841. 3S42. Mention the American Florist when xoriting Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlinrtd is Albajiy and Tidnitr oi lelegnphlc order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing New York. D. J. PAPPAS, Inc. 2751 Broadway, at 106th St. The right place to buy FLOWERS OF QUALITY Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PESRSON 38 State Street, Newburyport. Mass. Covers All New England Points Mentioyi the American Florist when writitig Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists f-o-jfiih" Uember of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ^vhen xoriitnff Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS- Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when loriting Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L GIUIS. Prtsdeot 1 lOPCll wO* L P. NEMAN, SeoduT. Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox &, Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. 116 The American Florist. Aug. 2, New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, mar 72nd Si. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a GunraDtee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Quality . and pBOMPTNeSS Mention the American Florist when writing SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 350,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Uaaal Discoont. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER Pr. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive St», Flowers delivered In City and State on abort notice. Member of Florists' Xeleg;raph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. n|ll IITU Ul|l|l We are thecenterof the great UULUIH, milllli Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Tlorists' Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockf ord, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. CHICAGO THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. -- o..„o = ,, ...■. ,=, BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 'OCKS fTowJSRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'd, Mention the American Florist when writing C. n. TREY Wkolesali and Ritiii Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUI flu orders for the West on short notleff Trade disoounti. Flrst-claai itook. Mention the American Florist when writing 3348 "Wo MA.DISON ST^ CHICXGC Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefnlly Kxecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Orders ^vlll be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y., The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BRIGGS FLORAL CO. 228 W. Madison St. 801 Sheridan Road. Specia! atteotioD paid to telegraph orders in Chicago aDd vicinity. One of our stores is located in the heart of the city and ihe other in the select north side residenti.il district. Mention the American Florist when writing WW Am, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery* Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Lang Floral fie Nursery Co, 1214 Mala Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. Ne orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr* Mention the American Florist when writing I y^ftSiozlR J. W. BODaEBS Elks' BnUdlngr. riaTrf/Mi fl 4 South Jefferson Street, ^-'" J l"*!* V/. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. UTTLEFIELD, Horisl WORCESTER, MASS. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANN.\ & SONS wUl fill vour or^ ders for Desisns and Cut Flowers in Mlcblmn. 1919. The American Florist. 117 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. S22 SO. mCHIGAN BLVD.. Ao*lorinm Aran. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO DETROIT CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. i^gxm%4wial FlAvml £*'^ 132 N. state St., CHICAGO, ILL. V>t7llirai ■ lUlCIl \>U* 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverj'. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of lowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 81.? Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nlrht onij day service In all Central Pennsylvania. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegr»ph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery In this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWE^ Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kember of Florists' Teleerraph Dellvuyi Mention the American Florist when writing Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or teleprapiiic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing iiniiiiiniiiiiiniiHiiaiiiniiniwiiBiiiminiiiiiimiBim>miv"fli'i| I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE I i S^loirlfift ■ I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiiiBimiwnnBmniiniaiiiiTiaiiiiiiniiniiaiTiKiniiiiiiniiiinniuimnniwiaiiil Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,i»c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly h^aI?ot Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt DeGrems to an; lown ordlr Telephone wlhin 150 mBes of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SIiEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-totUe-Mlniite" Service and Bxecntlon. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenne Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ^ rAe '/blmerJIfoase Florist n C.MONROE ST. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Meyitiov the American Florist when writing 118 The American Florist. Aug. 2, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E,, Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. The price of bags at Cnicag-o, July 30, was $62.00. Many onion seed fields in the Sacra- mento delta, are reported damaged 80 per cent. THE deatti of Arnold Ringier. Chi- cago, Is recorded in our obitutiry column this week. Commission box seedsmen -n ill aban- don the 10-cent packet in 1920, return- ing to the 5-cent packet. MINNE.4P0LIS, Minn. — Edwin B. Northrup, of Northrup, King & Co.. and wife, are making a lake trip from Du- luth to Biiff;ilo. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, has returned from Indiana, where he visited Rich- mond and other points with S. W. Pike, St. Ct;arles, 111. San Dieco, Caiif. — T. C. Young and Mrs. M. C. Waid, formerly with the Harris Seed Co., have purch.ased the business of the Nearpass Seed Co., 522 .Sixth .street. Visited Chicago: George H. Dicks and F. B. Dawson, representing Coop- er, Taber & Co., London, Eng.; George C. Thomson, of Northrup, King >t Co., Minr.e.apolis. Minn. North Carolina growers of tube- roses and ealadiums report the sever- est drought for many years, but re- cently broken by a flood. The latter will benefit cannas. Gbass Sked. — Prices for grass seed en the Chicago Board of Trade. July 30, wei'e as follows • Timothy $10..50 to $11.50 per 100 pounds; September S18.60; October ,'?12.75. Naples, Italy. — -\llesandro Squad- rilli has issued a disclaimer stating that all rumors that he is planning to dis- pose of his (M. Herb) establishment are without foundation. Louisville, Ky. — The National Seed Co., is planning to enlarge its present quarters by purchasing the adjoining building at First and Main streets. The Louisville Seed Co. will also make im- provements costing .$2,000. Rochester, N. Y. — James Vick's Sons report a record-breaking season's busi- ness, both in seeds and plants. The acreage of asters is smaller than in former years due to storms, but about 70 acres are in splendid condition. Florence, Ala. — The North .\labama Seed Co.. recently organized with a capital stock of .$20,000, has elected the following officers : W. J. Blankensliip. president; W. L. Holland, treasurer: D. P. Durban, secretary and manager. Toledo, O. — December clover opened 10 cents higher and October advanced 25 cents. July 2ft, with cash holding- firm at $29.50, a gain of 75 cents dur- ing the week. Timothy suffered no change, cash being offered at $5.40, September $.5.80, October $5.70, Decem- ber $5.80 and March ,$6.00. French Bulbs. French advices indicate that govern- ment inspection of narcissus and other similar bulbs is much more strict than usual, each case being exeimined. No hyacinths were passed for tlie first steamer, but it is thought they will come latC)'. Many bulbs are aboard thu S. S. Patria. It is reported some dealers are pack- ing Paper Whites as small as eleveii centimeters. Florists will do well to get ti;eir grading measures ready for use. Package Mall Return Plan Proposed. Under the. termo of a bid wliieh has been introduced in Congress hy Rep- resentative Steenerson, of the commit- tee on tlie postoffice, m.ail matter of tlie Bodger's Tractor Cultivat_r. This is One of the Cultivators Employed by the John Bodger ct Sons Co. on Their California Seed Farms. Capacity 30 Acres Per Da.^■, Taking Four Rows at Once. second, third and fourtli classes will lie accorded the same privileges of for- warding and return .as is mail matter of the first class, with the exception that the for^varding or return of such matter will require the payment of additional postage. The bill provides that the :>ender may place on his packag3s a request Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. ;4-2 inches S9.00 per 100 Cash with order, less 1%. McHUTCHISON & CO. Tbe Import House 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK V^^.NW.P.V^^.^^^MV^X^^^JWJV^^^^MV^^MWJVMVJVJV^^JV Get QuotatloiiB From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Para*. Bristol, Pa. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Baltimore, Md. We carry a reserve stock of the important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 331-235 W. Madison St„ Chicago ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade MAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CAMFOBNIA I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia I I Wholesale Price List lor Florist* 1 B ig^^ Market Gardeners g %]tiniinfliiiininiiiiiiiiDiiiDiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiininionnnDnnin# fiEORGE R. PEDRICR & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Eg^ Plant. Tomato, Okra. Asparaffns. Rhubarb. Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion. Beana. Cabbapre, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QROWERS PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS Are AFLOAT So Are Chinese ^^Joss^' Lilies Dutch Bulbs and Lilium ''Gigs" Future prices on these will interest you and everybody. We are doing our best to care for these important items. Our prices show only a fair and reasonable profit. Freesia PURITY (Imprneil) PURITY (Impimd) Fine Bulbs Now in Stock. 1000 's-ii Inch $ 6.00 Vaaglian's Special Strain. 1000 3^-5^ inch 10.00 %-3^ inch $7.00 5^-?^ inch 15.00 J^-5/8 inch 12.00 This may be a good season to TIE UP with a house that has a RECORD. Midsummer Seed List Now Ready. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york Mention the American Florist when loriting ©. MS mmM& ^ ©^. ^ WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS >= SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO ""'' ^TrfJ'.^oscT''^"'"" CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Register your name for our Wholesale Catalogue of French and Holland Bulbsji' ready shortly. Also PERENNIALS for Florists, Ask for special prices. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inqniries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American FloHst when writing Mention the American Florist when wrUi*a 1919. The American Florist. 121 PEDIGREE AND SELECTED STOCKS OF RUTABAGA, TURNIP, CABBAGE, SAVOT CABBAGE, BEET AND MANGEL. KELWAY & SON A LEADING British Wholesale Seed Growing House have specialized for THREE GENERATIONS in the selection and pro- duction of choice improvements in the above, as well as in many other Vegetable, Farm Root Seeds and Flower Seeds j . 1 A ^^^^^^^^^^^H ^' ' ^^^^r iWBIiBBB' - *" \ ^k \^^ z ■ ' w ■IMHLur vid^fl^^ ^'^J^^ . • ^ - :••»-•.,--'} k I i i 1 i i ' ■ - ' '^^^IB^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Hk*^.' '' t i -^1 {Copyright Kelway.] Rutabaga. Kelway's Perfect Model, Furple Top (New) Write for SPECIAL PRICES, if possible giving quantities required, spot or after harvest, to KELWAY & SON, LANGPORT, ENGLAND Cable Address: "Kelway, Langport," Codes: ABC 5tta Edition, American Seed Trade and Marconi International Code 122 The American Florist AtM§. 2, IMPORTED SEEDS CYCLAMEN -r renicnm Glganteum Kiaasdi strain. whHe white with carmine eye, plnk..S S.OO SlilmoneQin l3uo Rococo and BuUerfly 1» 00 Miied Colors 8.00 PANSY SEEDS - Giant Non Plus Ultra Mixture S7 60 Special Giant Mixture 7S0 Giant Trimardeau, mixed 3.00 Fire King, Emperor WilUam, Golden Queen, Hortensia, red^ King oJ the Blacks, Lord Beaconsfield, Snow White, Yellow w. black, white w. purple, eacll 11 1 4.00 Large-flowered Fansy,iuixed 1.35 Danish Seed Import CHRIS MOSBERG 210 No. Seventh St., Minneapolis, Minn. Mention the American Florist when writing Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsi'y, Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price list. Mention the American Florist when writing General Bttib Company tWcsterbeek & Klyn, re-orsaa.) 1 10 Water St., New York, N. Y. BUY QtJAIITY. IT PAYS. Ast for our quotations on Holland and French Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract- CORRESPONDENCB SOLICITED GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Garden Beans, Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Itema of the short crop of this past season, as well as a fnll line of Garden Seeds, will be gaoted you upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF £ SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW TOflK and OEASGE. OOITN. TheEverettB-ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!om, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. mlllUIU,tiUllir, NEW EARLT-FLOWERING or WINTER-BLOOMING GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advan- tage of these new Pansies over all hitherto esisiing Pansies is the extreme earliness of flowering and its unusual hardiness, which en- ables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer, Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they be- gin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having fonr or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14. WINTER SON. Golden yellow, eye. | 16. CEtESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue. 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. | 17. CHARM OF MARCH Dark velvety blue. 18. MIXED. The above lour colors with other shades and variations. 500 seeds, 25c; UOO seeds, 40c; % oz., $1.10; H oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. KENILWORTH GIANT EXHIBITION is the very finest complete mixture ever sent out. Seed carefully saved only f*om marked plants of all varieties, with the largest and best shaped flowers and richest coloring. It is impossible to convey an adequate idea of the delighiful variations in color and markings of this unrivalled mixture. 500 seeds, 30c; 1000 seeds, 50c; % oz., $1.35; J4 oz., $2.50; oz., $10.00. KENILWORTH GIANT PRIZE is undoubtedly the largest flower and longest stemmed Pansy in the world The enormous flowers are of perfect form and of great substance. Petals overlapped and undulating. The rich colorings and markings are widely varied, some flowers being almost self-colored. 500 seeds, 30c; 1000 seeds, 50c; % oz., $1.35;^ oz., $2.50; oz., $iO. For description and prices of other Pansy Seed send for list. 10. 12. Mention the American Florist ^ohen writing Otaheite Oranges Out of 2Vi-in. pots, at SIO.OO per ICO. BEGONIA LUMINOSA True stock, out oI4-in. pots, at 810 00 per 100; and DRACAENA INDIVISA Exceptionally fine stoolj, out of 4-in. pots, at 825.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Seed Packets FLOWER SBBD SIZBS TO CATALOGUE BNVElfLOPBS — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Ba^ Filling Machine Co FITCHBURG. MASS„ U. S. A. JAMES VICK'S SONS GroTCeT* of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of onr 69 years* experience. All seasonable rarletlefl. Onr stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for July delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "^f^',?^^"- Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, lilMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA ^iiiiHiiniiiiltKKmnmlliflnnimniimnRnifmiiDiniiliiliiiimriniiimiiimiiiiiii! Michell's I Flower Seeds! i Daisy, Double English = Tr. pkt. Oz. i 1 Monstrosa Pinli .. M oz.,$i..'i0 »0.50 i Monstrosa White ..i^ oz., 1..511 .50 = Monstrosa Mi>ed..Ji oz., 1.25 .50 I Longfellow Pink 40 $2.00 i i Snowball WUte 40 2.(i0 ! I Mixed 30 1.50 1 I Myosotis = Alpestris Victoria .85 1.00 I I Eliza Fanrobert 25 I.OO | I Pansy f'eed E Micbell's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a giant i 5 strain, which for size of t>loom. heavy texture j I and varied colors and shades cannot be sur- j = passed. Half tr. pkt., 30c; 50c per tr. pkt.; = I % oz.,»1.25; JT.OOperoz. j I Giant Sorts in Separate Colors i Tr. pkt. Oz. I E Azure Blue JO.40 Sa.To = E Black Blue 40 2.75- = Emperor WilUam, blue .40 2.75 = E King of the Blacks .40 a.75 = E Peacock, blue, claret and white.. .40 2 76 = E Snow Queen, pure white 40 2.75 i I Striped and Mottled .40 2.75 = E White with Eye 40 2.75 = i Pure Yellow .40 2.75 i = Yellow with Eye 40 2.75 = Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalog. I DON'T FORGET THE S. A. F. CONVENTION | I At DETROIT, AUG. 19th to 21st. | [Henry F. Michell Co.| I 518 Market St., Ptilladelphia, Pa. | nimiiiuiiimiiiiuiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiMiiiiniiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiniiiiiniiininirmiinifr Mention the American Florist when lorlting 1919. The American Florist. 123 Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing Winter=Flowering Spencer Varieties Trade Packets contain *4 oz. Trade okt. Apricot Orchid. A deliffhtful and charming shade.. $0.25 Asta Ohn. Identical in color and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta Ohn. This is sure t9 be the most popular lavender 25 Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush.. .20 Columbia. This is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering Sweet Pea. While it is not quite as early as the "Pink and White" (below) it produces 50 percent more flowers, a fact which every grower appreciates 60 Cteam. Identical in color and size of blossom to Dobble's Cream, It has immense blossoms very frilled and duplexed 20 Fordhook Pink and White 20 Heather Bell, The color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender 20 Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salmon pink .25 Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Long stem and a free producer .25 Liberty. Brilliant red 20 Melody. This Is a deeper shade of pink than ' 'Early Song Bird' ' on white ground, closely re- sembling Countess Spencer 20 Miss Louise Gude. One of the largest and best in the shell pink class 20 Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange ptnk wings. Under glass it is magnificent 25 Mrs. A. A. Skaach, Flowers bright shell pink. Sow in late fall and winter for spring blooming 20 Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. One of the largest and best clear lavender 20 Mrs, M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20 Mrs. William Sim. Apricot pink 20 Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Our strain of this is superior and we recommend it to every- one with greatest confidence 20 President Woodrow Wilson. Matreuta rose J50 Rose Queen* A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago imarket. Sow in summer for winter blooming 30 Song Bird. The flower is the same color as Florence Moore Spencer and a bit lighter than Elfrida Pearsoa Songster. t/iant eailv lavender Spring* Maid. Light pink on a cream groond. It is a most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne In fours on long stems Snow Flake. This is the best early-flowering white- seeded Spencer. The blossoms are rsry large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems 25 The Beauty. The flowers are more apart, making very large bunches; the color is a very dark fiery rose. The flowers are larger than those of the Orchid Beauty, of which it is an improvement...! Stfi Venus. Standard white, slightly blushed pink wings .20 Warbler. Rich mauve purple 25 Wedgewood. Identical in color and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood, and is a magnifi- cent clear blhe j 25 Wkite Orchid. White flowers of good substance 20 Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard^ tinted bnff with blush wings 20 Zvolanek's Blue. Very large, of the brightest blue. or Blue Jay color 20 MIXED. Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .16 .20 .20 .90 12.00 .66 8.00 .bO 10.03 .ft5 8.00 .80 10.00 .65 .66 .80 8.00 8.00 10.00 .80 .66 10.00 8.00 .66 8.00 .65 .50 8.00 6.60 WINTER-FLOWERING— Unwin Types. Ox. Vi Lb. Lb. Blue Jay. Bright blue self color $0.80 $1.00 S4.00 WINTER-FLOWERING— Grandiflora Types. On. W Lb. Lb. Anita Wehrman. Lavender $0.60 $1.26 $6.00 Canary Bird. Early yellow 18 Christmas Conntess ( Mrs. C. H. Totty.. I Sky blue 16 EarUest of All. „, , ^ ^.. Christmas Pink* PlJil^ and white 16 Christmas Prima Donna ^Daybreak piuk 15 Mrs. F. J. Delansky I Mrs. Alexander Wallace. Lavender 15 Christmas White i Mont Blanc >■ Pure white IS Florence Denzer. . 1 Snowbird. . . . I Black seeded white 15 Burpee's Earliest White f MIXED. Winter-Flowering Grandiflora Type li .36 .35 .36 .8t .36 .35 1.4* 1.20 1.20 1.20 1.20 i.eo .40 .86 1.40 1.20 CHICAGO Vaughon^s Seed Store, NEW YORK Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolwortb Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County. NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Ououmber, Mnskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Kohnert GltROY, OAX. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties t Beet, Carrot, EndlTe. Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing R. A M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbases. Celeries. Parsleys. Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan WHOIiESAIiE PliORIST Abundance of Plants Always on Hand. See our display adv. In Jnne 7th l8«ae. Oorrespondecce solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when taritl^g Dracaena Indivisa Good thrifty plants for growing on from 2innh pots. $2 50 per 100; aoy quantity. Smllax, from 2-incti pots, »2.00 per 100; JI8.09 per llXiO. Salvia Splendens, good strong plants from seed beil. iff>.m ■ tr 10(10. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-in. pots. (2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Ai^tiNYrN'v Mention the American Florist tvften wrttinf 124 The American Florist. Au§. 2, ^ The Nursery Trade =4to6ft. 24 in. $25.00 Crating (if ordeied) extra at cost. Each 30 inches high $2.25 42 inches high 4.50 PTRAMIDS ' 48 inches high 5.00 Packing at cost. Tubs 50 to 75 cents extra. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago ! CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Rud Preuss is building a new dwell- ing Iiouse at his North Milwaukee place. As the two sons who conduct this plant under the name of Rud Prenss & Sons are both eligible, we may soon hear the wedding bells ringing. Little did we realize, that in an- nouncing the reappointment of Patrick Cudahy, president of the Cudahy Floral Co., as a member of the county park board, that this week's issae would contain his obituary. The C. C. Pollworth Co. just closed a good season in the sale of young chrys- anthemum stock. The past week, they were busy filling shipping orders for cyclamens ovit of three and four inch pots. The .suburb of Wauwatosa has ap- pointed its first park board, con.«isting of five, and Alexander Klokner ha,s been chosen for a term of five years. GER/VNIUMS S. A. Nutt in almost any quantity tor July a few for August and none for Septemt>er or early Ootober, so it is wise to make yourself safe by buying right now. Price $15.00 per 1000 with postage added it by parcel post. Please state which, post or express. ALBERT M. H£RR, LANCASTER, PA. CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Orders booked now for .January 1920 delivery. F. DORNER fi SONS CO. LAFAYETTE, - - INDIANA Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST ChrynniitheiunDi Novelties My Specialty Chas. Simonson, wife and son, iWc- Pherson, Kan., were visitors the past week. ■. O. 126 The American Florist. 2, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selbv, Philadelphia. Pa.. President; C. W. VVai'd, Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville. Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Ne.vt annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich , September 9-12. 1919. <«s Des Moines, Ia. — Dominick Eposeto. a truck gardener, was shot to death by an unluiown assailant -Bhile driving- his truck wagon to the city market, July 22. Police believe he was a black-hand victim. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, July 29. — Cucumbers, Cli- max baskets, 25 to 75 cents; celery, Michigan, crate, 50 to 75 cents; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 15 to 25 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50; toma- toes, 4 baskets, 50 cents to $1.00. New York. July 28. — Celery, per doz. roots, 25 to 85 cents; cucumbers, 10 to 6.5 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $2.50 to $4.50 per two-pound basket; toma- toes, per pound, 10 to 30 cents; lettuce, per package, 50 cents to $1.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50. Consumers Offered Gov't Food Surplus. Bids for the purchase of the surplus army supply of canned tomatoes in car- iOts were received from .i number of employe groups of Chicago corpora- tions, including the American Railway Kxpre.=s, the Chicago Telephone Co., and others, by the quartermaster's de- partment in th,T.t city, July 21, in ac- cordance with a plan of the govern- ment to allow the consumer to take advantage of the lowered prices on the huge stocks of government foods. While tomatoes are the only product offered for sale at Chicago in this man- ner at present, employe groups art- making an effort to have restrictions on otlier foods, both meats and vege- tables, removed. The bids which were opened and forwarded to Washington for approval covered 850.000 one-pound cans of tomatoes, the price range being from 11 to 12 cents. Acting on authority from Washing- ton, the quartermaster's department at Chicago has sent letters to munici- palites in the eight states represented in the Chicago zone, offering canned corn beef, roa.st beef, corned beef hash and bacon. In carlots, at greatly re- duced prices, a credit of 10 days being allowed where orders are signed by the mayor of the city or a constituted offi- cial. Truck Crops Acreagre and Production. The monthly Crop Reporter of the United States department of agriculture for July gives comparison of acreage and production of truck crops in the United States for 1918-1919 as follows: .\creaffe Production 1918 1919 1918 1919 Cabbage, (earlTI tons 39.800 23.100 142.900 92,500 Cantaloupes, cars 42,409 62,400 16,500 28.200 Celery .'. 14.*iO 10.400 Lettuce la.a^S 10.91T Onions, bus. . 35,800 35.000 l.S.438.200 PPT>ners 9.827 9.S90 PotatoeB, cars 255.000 187,600 Strawberries, cars 88..'iOO 62,000 11.500 9,500 aplnach. bus. 12.500 10.600 1.58.5.000 1.175.000 Watem^Mdj caw 76.697 114.209 27,500 39,eo» Cantcloupe Movement and Markets. Prom reports received by the bureau of markets. United States department of agriculture, published in a report dated July 22, California has an enor- mous cantaloupe crop of good quality which will probably exceed the early estimated which indicated a production of about 7.000 carloads, compared with between 7,000 and 8,000 carlaods in each of three preceding seasons. Not- withstanding the heavy yield, prices have sustained a fairly high level. Arizona forecasts double its produc- tion in 1918, which will be about one- third of the California crop. Prices early in July ranged somewhat lower than for California stock. Colorado has. In recent years, produced from 1,700 to 2,000 cars annually. One of the leading varieties, known commer- cially as the Colorado Green Meat fol- lowed a general jobbing range of $2- $3.25 in 1918, declining in September to $2.25-$2.75. The Georgia estimate for this year exceeds 1,000 cars as com- pared with 485 last year, but this state approached 3,000 cars in 1917 and 2.000 cars in 1916. The Georgia Green Meat may be considered the representative eastern variety. The early range in 1918 was $2-$3.25 per standard crate 4.5'3 and the low price of the season, $1.50-$2 was reached in July. South Carolina should produce about 425 cars this year, about the average as com- pared with 1916 and 1917. Most eastern, and middlewest sections have declined in production in recent seasons. Ship- ments to July 7 from all sections of tho country were 8,640 cars, with Imperial valley, Calif., far in the lead. This stock early in the season reached top prices in New York at $7-.$12 per stand- ard crate 45's compared with $6-.$12 in Philadelphia. .$7.50-$10 in Pittsburgh, $6-$8.!50 in Chicago and $7.50-9..50 in Boston. Prices were sustained at a fair- ly high level throughout June but de- cline/i-in., ready in Aug... 5.00 45.00 All stock sold up to time noted above. Book vour order now to be assured of flrst- olass stock. All stock wrapped In moss to in- sure carrying through io case o£ delay. Casn with order. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM DELAWARE "The Primrose Man" OHIO Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Easting Co., 668-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. ROSES. nOSB PI/ANTS. 100 500 Sunburst, 4-inch ^JI'SS 500 Aaron Ward, 4-inch 15.00 500 My Marylands, 4-inch 15.00 500 Ophelia. 4-lnch 15"0 500 Columbia. 4-inch 1700 250 Milady, 4-inch IS-"" 100 Mrs. Winnette. 3-inch 10-"0 ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. ROSE STOCK. Good 2H-in. Plants. ^^ ^^^ Sunburst S500 S^^-OO GBORGH R'BINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago Roses, own root. 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Winter-flowering roses. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices sec display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. W, Atlee Burpee Co.. Phila- delphia. Pa. Pcpds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- der, Unwin and Grandiflora tvpes. ■ For varieties iind prices see display ad\*»rtisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. SEEDS. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Michell Co.. 518 Market St.. Phlladelpbia. Pa. Seeds. Cyclamen, pansy and sweet pea. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issne. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. Seeds. New early-flowering or winter-bloom- ing giant pansies. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Imported cyclamen, persicum and pansy. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Danish Seed Import, 210 No. 7th St., Minneapolis, Mmn. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine dives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurtf. Swedes- boro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, rausk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed gi-owers, Pedricktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion seta, potalo. Prices will be quoted upon application, S. n. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford. Count Seeds, Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds iu quantity and of highest quality. .Terome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J, Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott St3., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Bverette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and Nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif, Seeds. PloW'ir and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James VIck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists aad market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. BrasTUi Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 43S Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. I.andieth. Bristol, Pa. Get quotations from Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SOIiANinM Cherries. Cleveland, 2H-ln., $8.00 per 100; New Yellow. Orange Queen, 214-ln., $10.00 per 100. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y. STEVIA. OTEVIA • Fine healthy stock — 2-inch. $3.00 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove '". VEGETABLE PliANTS. Celery plants. Easy Blanching, now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growers In place of Golden Self-Blanching. Strong plants, ready for the field, $2.25 per 1,000; $6.00 per 3.000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout If 1919, The American Florist. 129 MISCELLANEOUS. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bugs up to two pounds or more, also cata- logue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing' all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal. . $3.00. The Excell Laboratories. 115 E. South Water St., Department A, Chicago. Ants killed with "Perco*' Ant Exterminator. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Perfection Chemic'al Co.. 151A Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Best qualitv prepared Cvcas. oUable nerfect color and full length. 100 assorted ud to 40 inches in length. $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hanging baskets, olain wire, 10-in.. $1.75; 12- In.. $2.2.'>: 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in., $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-06 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros.. Room 731. 11 S. La Salle St., Chi- cago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed Arms. Majiufaetured by CLAT & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Ex- change Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $6.00. fiood stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc., 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Dreer's "Rlvenon Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henrv A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Uegau I'rinting House, 523 Plymouth Place, Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. Baskets of every description, logue. Raedleln Basket Co., Ave., Chicago. Write for cata- 713 Milwaukee Dreer's Peerless Glaziog Points, 1,000, 90c, postpaid. Henrv A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Roller flues for retubing boilers. Also flues for greenhouse piping, etc. Right prices and jirompt shipment. H. Muuson, 14^3 North Wells St., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write fur catalogue. Giblln & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Manure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mnstlca for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co.. Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10.000, $2.00; 50,000. $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pa. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists* supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house In the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., 15 Otis St.. Boston, Mass. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia. Evervthing In florist supplies and staples. The McCallura Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists* supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. G REENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Flt greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co.. 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton. 0. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof material and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Moninger Co., 908 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 WabansTa Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam SchiUo Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- tiress, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, Ohio. Greenhouse glass, paints and putty. It will pay you t« get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St., Buffalo. N. Y. sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co.. Richmond, Ind. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS. We have a half million pots in the followii;;: sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2i/4-in., $5.53; 214-ln., $6.50; 3-in., $8.45; 31^-ln.. $10.40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1,000. less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prii-es. Florist Specialty Co., IdavlUe, Ind. Florists* red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South ZanesviUe, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. [NSECTICIDES. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.60 per gal. Fungine» $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Verralne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. MadlBon, N. J. CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000. 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., SpringfleiiJ, Mass. Plllsburv Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 130 The American Florist. Aug. WIRE DESIGNS. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Zislia & Sons, Chicago. WIRE STAKES. WIEB STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Phlla., WHOIiESAIiE CUT FIiOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amliug Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Bei-ger Bros., Philadelphia. Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Budiong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn.. Chicago. Coan. ,T. J.. Inc.. New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co.. Joseph. Chicago. Ford. M. C. New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Fromcnt. H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros.. New York. Goldstein. I.. New York. Hart. George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Holton & Huukel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. .Jones, Percy. Inc.. Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F., Buttalo. N. Y. Ivennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Ivervan Co., The, New York. liessier, Wm. A., New York. ivnichten. John, Chicago. Ivuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. jvusik & Co.. Kansas City. Mo. Mackie, William. New York. MeCallum Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Jleconi. Paul. New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. Neidinger Co.. Jos. G.. Philadelphia. Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. l^ierson. A, N.. Inc., Cromwell. Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlinann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T.. Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Held, Edward, Philadelphia,. Pa. Reinberg. George. Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. liice Bros.. Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer, Inc.. New York. Eusch & Co.. Gust.. Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C. New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H.. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck. New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc., New York. I- *-*^^^^^^^'*^^^^^^'^^^^'^'-'^'-^^^^*^****^^'-^^^^'-^^^^^^'^'^^ Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and lis illustrations. PRICE, $1.75. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.75. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago .^■■t.s.^^t.^^s.i.s.s.'i.s.t^^s.s.s.t.i.^s.^.^s.^.s.^^'t^t^^^^^*-^.^^^.^.^^^^^^^^ £litiijiriitiiiiiiiiiMiiriiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiriiitiiiriiiiiiiiiiiti^iiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiriiiiK Practical I Greenhouse Work I I calls for the best equipment obtainable to | = sain the most profitable results. Ordinary | = make-shift greenhouses may answer the | = purpose, but harder work is required of the | 5 owner and smaller returns for his labor and = E investment. | I Every piece of material that enters into i E the construction of Callahan Cut-to-Fit = E Greenhouses is the result of much experi- | = ence on the part of our detail men. The = = members are cut to exact measure and = I shipped to you wiih the plans; all so simple | I that any man with an ordinary knowledge = = of greenhouse construction can set thera = I up perfectly. | Cfdllahd-n ut'tO'Fit Greenhouses I are made of selected Louisiana Red Gulf = E Cypress, to best withstand the heat and | E moisture required in greenhouse work. = I The Callahan Cut-to-Fit Greenhouse is a | E practical answer to the market grower's = E needs, and will give you a lifetime of service e E at a small expenditure. = I No frills no fancy work; just solid, use- = I ful, up-to-date construction at low prices. | I Write for booklet and state size of house e = you are interested in building. | CALLAHAN I DUO GLAZED SASH CO. I I 3921 Fourth St., DAYTON, OHIO | I PEKMANITE | I In Stock for immediate shipment. | qJltillltllltllllilliiiilllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiiitiiiiiiiirilliiiiitiitiiiitrniMiif WHOLESAIiE CUT FIjGWERS. United Cut Flower Co.. Ken- York. Vaushan. A. L.. & Co., ChicaKO. Welland & Rlsch Co., ChieaKO. Wietor Bros . Chicago. WittboW. Geo.. Co.. ChicaEO. Young & Co.. A. L.. New York. Yoiiiie & Co.. John. New York. Zecli & Mann. Chicago. A DL. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade: it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A.," LOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGIiAND Tile Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, white a.v. tbrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other Mights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, $1.00. Gallon, $3.50 VERMINE For- eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart. $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MABISON, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 1919. The American Florist. 131 THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business D D n H □ D DBDaaBDaaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. D D D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. Kroeschell Bros. Co.'''^^"^^^" D ■ D □ CHICAGO D ■ D ■ □ I n n D D □ D ■ D i^iiiiiirMiiiiiiriiii'iiiiiiiiiitriiitiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Bailey's I New Standard | Cyclopedia I of Horticulture | I Six Splendid Volumes I I Price, $6.00 PerYolonie | I Carriage paid to any part of the | I United States | I American Florist Co. | i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1 '.lllllllllllllllimilllllllllllllllMIIIIIIMIIIIinillll IIIIIIIIIIItllllllllllllltlllMII~ WE ARE SPECIAUSTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Bobbles— Unifomi in Thickness. PAINTS and PUTTY _ . ,.,... (Semi-Paste.) The 6r66nnOUSe Wtllte Paint particular Florists Prefer. It will pay you to get our estimates. THE DWEILE-KAISER co 251 Elm St., - BUFFALO, N. Y. < - \ CUT FLOWER BOXES TOWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUTACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^- /► $6.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Good Stock^Send Cash ivlth order. No samples sent unless postage is enclosed. GORHAM PRtNTfcRY, INC. 642 South Deaxbom Street. CHICAGO. IXL, We Print Everything ^iiiliniiniiiiiiitiiiriiitiiitiiiiiiiriirMiiiiniiirMiriiiiiiiiiiniliillliiiliiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiltlliiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiii[iiiiii:iiiiiiiiiiiiitii'tiiiiimiiitiii[iiiriiitiiiiiii t ;iiiiii'£ I In the Erection of I I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I I Only the Best of Material Is Used. | i In designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house | I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- | I ment— not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. | THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. [ Designer Builders Heating Engineers Main Office and Factor? 3100 S. SpauUine Ave. Chicago, 111. DownlowQ Office Stale-Lake Bid;. 7llimmirilliMimiillliliimjiiiili iiiuiiiiiii'iiiilil iiiiini mil iiiiiiiimiiiiikiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii li i liiiiiiiiil iiiiii "U- Mention the American Florist tvhen ivritinp THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD. LONDON. ENGLAND Mention.the American FIo7'ist when writing GREENHOUSE LUMBER "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogue. GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y Wired Toothpicks 10,000. .$2.23; 50.000, $9.75. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. 132 The American Florist. Aug. Index to Advertisers. Advan'-e (Jo I'l .AltreiLozierRosery.116 .•illen J K Ill ."ilpha Floral Co. ...115 AmericaDBuIbCc. . \ AmIingEi; Co K? Anderson S A 115 Aneerinueller G H Co 108 Aphine Mfg Co I.<0 Astoria Florist Ill .Ata5CoderoSeedro..l 2 Avenue Floral Co. ..116 Baer Julius 115 Barnard WW Co ,12(i Bassettci Washburn. 100 Biumer Aug 117 Baur v\indow Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.i' 9 begerow's. 114 Berger Bros ]f8 Berning H G 108 Blackistone Inc.. .117 BodgerJ & Sods Co. 12! Bolgiano J & San. ..12 Bramley & Son 117 Braslan Seed Grow- lers Co 118 Breitmeyer's J Sons 114 Briggs Floral Co 116 Broadway Florist ..115 Brown A J Seed Co .118 B-own Bag Filling Machine Co 122 Bryan AlonzoJ .123 BuchbinderBros .. Ill Buckbee H W 116 BudlongCo J A 105 Burpee W A Co 99 120 California Florists. ..115 Callahan Duo Glazed Sash Co 130 Central Floral Co. .'117 Chicago Feed & Feitilizer Co 132 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 107 Clark EB Seed Co. .122 Clarke's Sons D ...113 Clay & Son. 131 Coan J J Ill Conard &Jones Co. P4 Cooke Geo H 117 Cowee W J 131 Coy HCSeedCo...;i23 Craig Robt Co 125 Danish Seed Import.122 Danker Frid A 116 DardsChas 113 Davey Tree Expert Co 98 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co. 114 DoinerF&SonsCo.l25 Drakos Co \\\ DreerH A Ill 1.^2 Duluth Floral Co... 116 Dunlop John H 114 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..131 Eble Charles 113 EdwardsFold'g Box . 131 Elm CityNurs Co... 124 Erne & Co 106 Excell Laboratories. II Eyres HG 115 Fallon Florist 113 Florists' Hail Ass'n . 97 Florist Specialty Co. Ill Foerster Co Joseph .112 Foley Greenhouse MlgCo 131 FordM C Ill Ford William P.... Ill FoNj M&SonInc .115 Frauenfelder C 116 Freeman Mrs J B .. 115 FreyC H 116 Frey & Frey ne Friedman 117 FromentHE m Frost Chas 122 Futterman Bos 110 Galvin Thos F 115 Gasser I M Co ... 114 General Bulb Co.. 122 Giblfn &Co.... ni Gnatt Ove Co The... 11 GodineauR& M....123 Goldstein 1 111 Gorham Printery tnc 1 31 GrakelowChas H...II4 GrandRapids FioCo.ll^ Grimm & Gorly Il7 (iude Bros 113 Habermehl'sSons JJ.113 Hardesty & Co. 115 Hart George B Ill Hart Henry 114 Haven Seed Co The. 120 Heacock Jos Co 125 Hfinl John G& Son. 116 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis 114 Henry Lo The John. 107 Henshaw Kl^ral Lo.lll Hentz &Nish 110 Herr Albert M 125 Hess & Swoboda 114 Hession 115 Hews & Co AH. ..HI Hill D Nursery Co .124 Hollywood Gardens. 114 Holm & Olson 114 Holton&HunkelCo 109 Hort Advertiser 1.30 Hon Trade Journal.. Ill Hurff Edgar F 122 Hurst VQ bon 12u Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greenhs... .117 Imperial Gardens ..102 Jahn Hugo 114 Jones Percy 102 Joy Floral Co 113 Kahler Pottery Co ..HI Kasting W F Co.... I Keller Potfyi^oGeo. Ill KellerSonsJ B .... 115 Kelwsy & Son' 121 Kennicott Bros Co..lU3 Kervan Co The Ill Kessler Wm Ill KottmillerA in Kroeschell Bros Co 131 Kruchtenjohn 107 Kuehn CA 109 Kubl Geo A 122 Landreth Seed Co. 120 Lang Flo &NursCo. 116 Lange A IIS Levine & ("o 97 LiggitC U. 125 Littlefield Florist.... 116 Lockland Lum Co .'31 Long Island Flo Cq.114 Longren .\ F 125 Louise FlowerShoD.115 McCallum Co... 106 109 McGill RC&C0....I2O McHutchison& C O.120 Mackie William Ill Malandre Bros 116 Mangel 117 Matthews theFlo'st .115 Matthewson J E 113 May & ToLL 117 MeconiPaul Ill MetaireRidge Nurs .116 Meyer John C Florist Thread Wo-ks 112 Michell Henry pro. 122 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 107 Millang Joseph .A. .110 Miller A L 122 Miller Floral Co ....116 Miller & Musser 107 Moninger J C Co.. ..IV MorseCC & Co 119 MunsonH 132 Murray Samuel 117 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger Jos G Co .1C8 Newell A 116 N Y Cut Flower Ex. Ill N Y Floral Co 117 Niessen Leo Co 108 North Shore Flo Co 116 Pappas DJ 115 Park Floral Co .... 115 Peacock Dahlia F'm. 121 Peacock E R Co ....119 Pearson E W 115 Pedrick G R & Son, .120 Penn the Florist 117 Perfection CbemCo.III Peters& Reed Potty. Ill Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 109 Philips Bros 116 Pierce F O Co IV Pierson FR Co I GREENHOUSE BE.ST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 226.3 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO. ILL. Pierson AN (Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 118 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 116 Plllsbury I L 117 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.108 Podesta &Baldocchi 117 Poehlmann Bros Lo 101 Pollworth C C to. ..If 9 Polykranas Geo J ...111 Potter Floral ( 0....113 PressingSeed Co WC118 Pulverized Manure Co The 1-2 Pyf"r A T & Co 105 Raedlein Basket I. o. 102 Randall a L Co ...107 RandairsFlo«hop,.117 Randolph & Mc- Clem°Dts 116 Rawlings Elmer 123 ReadvReference. .. 127 Reed & Keller HI Regan Ptg House ... 1 ?2 Reid Edw 108 Reinberg Geo 107 Reinberg Peter lf>l Rice Bros 109 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 119 Ri-del & Meyer.... Ill RobinsonJ "PeedCo .119 Rock WmL Flo 0..II6 Rodgers J W 116 Rohnert vValdo ...123 Ro4ery Floral Co ...117 Routzahn Seed Co.. 120 Rusch G & To 109 SaakeO ' 113 Sceery Edw .. 115 Schiller the Florist. .115 Schillo A Lum Tq ..iv Schlatter W &Son. 115 132 Schiing Max 117 Schmidt Chas L 117 Shaffer Geo Co 117 Sharp Partridge & Co 132 Sheppard H W 117 Sheridan Walter F. .111 Siebrecht George C..111 Simon &Son I N....1I9 '=;ituations & Wants. 97 SkidelskySS&'-.o... I Smith "V W& Co .. 115 Smith & Co E D .124 Smith & Fette's Co. 116 >^ ■ . H1W.AND , 3;;«.HiLPW«5UBSCBlMlT DUGANfl FLINT I _ " 0PAIWMPID5- „ ■■■ -.iH^smiH. -• '-fi SSsTrntf ■ HOLLAND; .jBON MOUNTAIN ore^Mil • IONIA BYHOMi SM/TM MARQUETTE ( T fAUCH . COIOWATEC DWpr KAI AMA7O0 KfLLSDAlE ' A18(I!T HMHes' VA QOll. • . " ANN APBOO' .■!•■ nStiwr'^ '-- -5 ■ CHAS rr-auffi, 'y MICHIGAN IN THE S. A. F. PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. 136 The American Florist. Aug. 9, In the official programme piiblisVied in the society's "Journal," President Sullivan of the Detroit Florists' Club, was erroneously listed as "secretary" of the club. The error, of course, has been recognized. The Trade ExUbltlon. AH exhibitors are advised to ship their displays by express in ample time, marking: them distinctly, "Convention of the Society of American Florists, Ar- cadia Auditorium, Woodward Avenue and Stinson Street, Detroit, Mich.," and prepaying all express charges. The list of exhibitors is now quite large, but, owing to seme important changes in the floor plan, a few good locations for exhibitors are still avail- able ,if immediate application for same is made. Any firm dealing in florists' supplies or accessories, ■which is not rep- resented at the exhibition, should not overlook the opportunity afforded to bring- its products before the trade, as there is every evidence that visitors from all sections will be at the conven- tion to buy their season's supplies. Fxhibitors desiring signs, desks, etc, should write the secretary at once, in order that their requirements may be met in good time. The following exhibitors are in addi- tion to those previously announced : J. C. Moninger Co., Chicago; F. R. Pier- son Co., Tarrytown, N. Y.; Farnsworth Co., Conshohocken, Pa.; Promotion Bu- reau, S. A. P. Publicity Campaign, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, De- troit: Earl Ij. Hempstead, Burlington, III.: H. V. Pearce Detroit; The Green- ing Xursery Co,, Monroe, Mich, The secretary's address is Hotel Stat- ler, Detroit, Mich. National Publicity for Flowers. The improvement in the support of our campaign fund noted in these col- umns in the last two weeks is sustained, the aggregate of contributions in this article being greater than for some time reported. Our committees are pleased indeed at the showing made, and feel greatly encouraged. They are going .ihead with their plans for a lively cam- paign this fall, and hope to mature thehi for presentation at a joint meeting to be held some time during the Detroit convention. With many of the contributions come hearty endorsements of the work of the committees: The efficacy of the cam- paign is no longer doubted, and from all over the country come assurances that its influence for good has been fell. Still, our promotion bureau has a long list of florists who have not yet made •a contribution to the fund. If these businessmen would decide -what they .ire going to do, our committees could plan intelligently, for_they would know what was likely to be behind them when completing plans. As has been said a number of times, contracts for maga- zine space must be made weeks ahead of publication, and it is not in our best interests to be cut out of some promi- nent publication because of unprepared- ness. In other lines of trade, money for publicity work is quickly forthcom- ing, and plans consequently matured and put into execution without uncer- tainty such as we have h-id to .-experi- ence. Tl;e jewelers have now resolved to raise a fund of $,S0O,O0O, and are of- fering a substantial money prize for a slogan. ■V\''e are approaching the half-way stage of the fund, but considerably ove'r a month late. Shall we reach our goal? We believe we shall, but we must have more support. Our subscription list to June 28 has 'oeen published and dis- tributed. Do not withhold a subscrip- tion because you Jo not see Mr. So-and- So's nan.e on it. He may be waiting to see yours. I>ook over our lists pub- lished in the trade papers each week, •md notice how now and then some com- munitj- makes a clean-up. Observe, for instance, how Texas shows up in the list this -n-eek. Why not round up your fellow craftsmen in your own neighbor- hood'? You would certainly be doing them a favor. We want your help, and it could hardly come a.t a better time than no^^, The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously announced, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : Anton Fiehe. Tampa. Fla % 5.00 H. L. Chadwick. Houlton, Maine 5.00 Fischer & Burkland, Youcgstown, O. . . . 5.00 John Schoepfle, Chicago S.CK) Louis H. K.vrk, Cincinnati, 25.00 Burlington Willo-v\- Ware Shops 25.00 .Springfield Seed Co.. Springfield, Mo 10.00 Hugo Busth. Jefferson City, Mo 20.00 Carl Brehmer, Chilllcothe, 0., (1 yr.) 10.00 Colorado Seed Co., Denver, Colo, ^1 yr. i 5.00 Geo. Ball, Glen Ellyn. Ill 10.00 Pulverized Manure Co.. Chicago 100.00 Edw. Schmeltcliopf, Park Kidge. Ill 5.00 Miller Bios., Chicago.. 15.00 Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago 50.00 Batavia Greenhouses, Ctxicago 12.00 Emil Blameuser, Niles Centre, 111 10.00 Gustave Stege, Park Ridge. Ill 5.00 Evans Floral Co., Salt Lake, Utah 10.00 Donnelly Co., Wichita Falls, Tex. (1 yr.) 25.00 Carroll Florist, Houston. Tex 15.00 E. W. Judge, Tyler, Tex 10.00 Edward Green, San Antonio, Tex 5.00 H. Kadei;, Gainesville, Tex 5.00 Denison Greenhouses. Denisou. Tex 5.W Edvv. Green, San Antonio, Tex. (add'l.) 20.00 Baker Bros., Ft. Worth, Tex. (add'l.) 25.00 Mrs. M. O. Nauman. Paris. Tex 5.00 A1£E, The Florist, Austin, Tex 7.50 Hyde Park Floral Co., Austin, Tex... 10.00 E. Pi-ledrich. Austin, Tex 3.00 Greenwood Floral Co.. Ft. Worth, Tex. 50.00 Mrs. J. Jung, San .Antonio. Tex 5.00 Mrs. D. H. Mc'Naughton, Palestine, Tex. 5.00 Mrs. H. Zincke. Palestine, Te.x 5.00 Chas. H. .K\K. Austin, Tex 5.00 Mrs. Chas. Albrecht, San Antonio, Tex. 15.00 Brown's Floral Co., Brownwood, Tex,. 10.00 Te.xas State Florists' Assn 50.00 R. S. Wolf, Troy, N. Y 5.00 Fred Ronsley. Chicago 5.0CI Keenan & Co.. Chicago 10.00 John Zech. Oak Park, III 5.00 E. J. Hull. Olypbaut. Pa. (1 .yr.) 5.00 il. B. Krugman, Amherst. Mass 5.00 Clara Brown & Co., Jackson, Mich 25.00 R. G. Bowersox. Lewiston, Pa 5.0(^ West View Fl. Co., Elkhart. Ind. (1 yr.) 5.00 A. _E. Crooks, Benton Harbor. Mich 5.00 Williams. The Florist. So. Bend, (add'l.) 25.00 Beyer Floral Shop, So. Bend. Ind 15.00 Goshen Fl. Co., Goshen. Ind. (1 yr. ) . . 5.00 The Redliue Co.. Xilcs, Mich 10.00 C. L. Pow-ell, -Mishawaka, Ind 10.00 Heaven Flower Shop. Benton Harbor. . . , 10.00 Buttern-orth, Flo, Co., Muskegon, Mich.. 5.00 C. -i. Traeriaiy, Brwiklyn. X. Y. (1 yr. ) 10.00 Ixihr & Fritze, Baltimore, Md 10.00 Bramley & S6n, Cleveland, 10.00 Daisy Hill Co., Cleveland, 50.00 H. T. .Miller. Alliance. Ohio 10.00 Ralph W, Ward. Cameron. Mo 10:00 Kebrer .& Sons. Martins Ferry (1 yr. i 5.00 Kring Bros.. Fairburg. Ill 10.00 .4.. L, Randall Co., Chicago 200.00 East Side Floral Co.. Milwaukee. -Wis.. 5.0fi Mar.v .1. Skinner. Milwaukee, Wis 5.00 Geo. Bisfhoff. Ft. Wayne. Ind 5.00 J. H. Small & Sons. Washington, D. C. 100.00 .\lexander Dallas. Waterbury. Conn... 25.00 W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. (1 yr.) 10.00 Julia Pelletier. St. Louis. Mo 5.00 Herbert .\. Pennock. Jupiter, Fla 5.00 Henry M. Robinson, Boston. Mass. (1 yr.) 100.00 F. Macrae Sons. Providence. R. 1.?... 25.00 Fisher Florist. New London, Conn. (1 yr.) 10.00 Edward Winkler, -Wakefield, Mass 10.00 Estate of F. P. Cnlmp, Colo. Springs 25.00 Whitcomli & Son. Lawrence, Kan. (1 yr. ) 5 00 G. Messeberff. Brooklyn, N. Y ...."... . 10.00 Eric Buchholz. Muncie, Pa 10.00 Geo. H. Angcrmueller, St. Louis, Mo. . tO.flO % 1.449.50 Previously reported 43,269,50 Total S44,719.00 John Young. Sec'v, Texas State Florists' Association. ■MEMORIAL KESOLUIIONS. The Texas State Florists' .\ssocia- tion at its annual convention held at -Austin, July 9-10, 1919, adopted the following resolutions on the -deaths of its members during the year : THE L.^TE SETH K. MILLER. AVhereas, Almighty God has seen fit to remove from our midst one of out- beloved members, Seth A, !Miller, of Dallas, Tex., Be it resolved, that the Texas State Florists' Association, in convention now assembled, expresses sincere sympathy to the beloved wife and other members, of the family. Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, and copies to each of the trade pa- pers, and a copy be spread on the min- utes of this association. ■IHE LATE TI[0^(AS J. WOLFE. Whereas, Almighty God has seen fit to remove from our midst one of onr- beloved members, Thomas J. Wolfe. Therefore, be it resolved, that the Texas State Florists' Association, now :issembled in convention, offers its sin- cere sympathy to the beloved wife, and sister, and other memljers of the family. We all miss our cJeceased brother at. this convention, and will continue to miss him at all gatherings, as he was- lihvay.s active and a leader among us. Thomas "R^olfe was past president of this association and a life member, and 'luring his administration, accomplished great results for his follow florists. Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and a copy to each of the trade- p.ipers and a copy be spread on the minutes of this association. THE LATE JOHN STUPPT. All things in Nature ha%-e their sea- sons, and though man by his superioi- mind, often clianges the time of the blooming of the flowers, yet. before the- great facts of life, man is powerless and Death claims all seasons for his own Dui-i.-ig the p.ast year, there has gone from our midst a man whom all loved to honor: a modest, retiring man, nof seekmg the public places, but working- along quietly and unobtrusively in his: cho.sen line. This i-nan was John Stuppy, a life member of the Te.xas State Florists' As- sociation. It is not given to us who are left to understand whv this one was taken but we know that the Master- needed him for tlie gardens of Paradise and though we .miss his presence sorelv' vet w-e bow our he&ds to the will of Almighty God, knowing that He doeth all things -nell. Therefore, be it resolved by the Texas Sta e Flonsts' Association now assem- bled, that we extend our heartfelt sym- pathy to the family of the deceased as- sunng thein that we share their grief Of thes'e'^'",''''^"'" ^^^°''-'"^ that copies and n nn^ ?''^' ^''^^''^ ^"'^ Publication, and a copy be spread on the minutes of this -association, - THE LATF E. E. STONE. No man can give more than he who- gves his life for you. He who d^res face the penis of war, with his face to tlie foe. commands the respect and ad- TeJo^ r ■°^- ■■"' "'^°' ^'^ off^'- these rf« " ^'°'i-f '" '"^^''^^ °f °"'- ft-llow flc- fV" V -'to"^' of Dickinson. Tex, ^vho met death upon the battle fields of -T ranee, Thei-efore. be it resolved that this convention of florists of Texas, miss his. 1919. The American Florist. 137 presence and his personal work in pro- moting the cause of floriculture in our state. Also, be it resolved, that this conven- tion extend to his family our sincerest sympathy in the loss of this good roan, and to his beloved wife, we share with you your sadness in this your greatest loss, and may 3ocl in His mercy of love temper your sorrow of grief. Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished his be- loved Avife, and the trade papers and a copy bo spread upon the minutes of this association. Baltimore. BUSINESS KOEMAL WITH SMALL SUPPLY. The market has been normal for the past week, nothing being shipped in abundance from the growers, conse- quently no glut on the market, the small shipments being used up quickly by all the retailers, each getting his share of the orders, which are principally for funeral work. Asters are getting bet- ter every day and give the grower the most concern at present to keep their roots wet during these hot, blistering days. NOTES. George Eberle has taken hold of an idea which we hope will make him rich. He h.is gone into the confectionery business, soft drinks and ice cream be- ing in such demand at this time, but we are glad to know that he has still continued in the florist business for we cannot lose him, whom we have known sc long as an up-to-date, reliable florist. Now that the war is over, and high wages are decreasing in the ammuni- tion and shipbuilding plants, the fern man is seen again at the retail store. Mr .Garriott is one who decided there was more money in ferns and iaurel than there was in steel, for he left the Bethlcliem Steel Co., and went back to his old occupation. Robt. Halliday is still confined to his ho.me on Woodbo.iriie avenue, but can I'eceive callers at all times. Go out and see our old friend Bob and talk to him about how he made the Baltimore S. A. F. convention the biggest one ever held in the countr.v. Mrs. James Glass, of Erdman avenue, is still in poor health. Xow that Mr. Glass is entirely well, and feels better than he ever did, v.e sincerely hope that )iis wife will soon be on the road to re- covery. The firm of Lohr & Fritz is one of the best shippers of roses to the S. S. Pennock Co. just now. good quality Ophelia, Mciyland and Double White Killamoy being received. John Wagner must have received an inspiration to advertise at our last club meeting, for his insertion was noticed on the front page of the Sun last week. Gus Loetz. of Glenburnie, has a ver:. good strain of assorted asters, daily shipments being made to the Leo Nies- seu Co. By a little misunderstanding. Harry Wagner, of the S. S. Pennock Co., re- turned one week too soon from his va- cation. Mrs. Hildebrecht. of East Baltimore, is closing out her stock of decorative Paltns. G. Jr. Toronto. EXCELLENT SUMMER BUSINESS. Taking into consideration the heated season, and the scarcity of stock in all lines, there is at times a scurrying to secure enough flowers to fill "orders. Roses are now being cut from the new plants and aster.s and gladioli are be- ginning to arrive. Carnations are ex- pected to make their appearance in a short time. NOTES. All are looking forward to the com- ing Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion's coniention at the Prince George hotel in this city, August 12-15, and from reservations alieady made, there will be a large number of visitors from distant points. Tre retailers' organiza- tion, which is being formed, has the promise of many members. Most of the stores are running short- handed on account of vacations. Dec- orating is now in order and prepara- tions are being made for a big business the coming season. The new rose, Frank W. Dunlop, is holding up its reputation and some ex- cellent blooms ar-3 being cut. These, with Ophelia, are the leaders on this market. \isitor : .A. M. Terrill, Calgary, Alta. H. G. D. Providence, R. I. GOOD FUNEBAL DEMAND PREVENTS SURPLUS Trade during the pe.st week was good. Stock is moving well, the demand for flowers of all kinds being surprising. There were several busy days of fu- neral work which helped to take care of any surplus. Roses are good but sev- eral local growers are off crop. Asters are coming in fast and a drop in pr'ce resulted during the week. Gladioli stili move well and the call for these flowers both as cut stock and for funerals is un- usually good. There were several wed- dings durings the week that called for some decorative stock, home again. H. A. T. The Westminster Greenhouses are changing their heating plant over to the oil system, installing a large tank holding over JO.CKX) gallons of fuel oil. The 5:ystem was used by several large establishjneGts in this vicinity last win- ter with good results. Jerry Trottier, formerly with this firm, has returned from an absence of tv.-o years overseas. He is looking well and is glad to be Horticultural Society of New York. There will be a gladiolus exhibition. August 23-24, in the Museum building, New York bontanical garden, Bronx park. Schedules are now ready for dis- tribution and will be sent on application to the secretary. George V. Nash, New York, bontanical garden, Bronx park, Xew. York. In this connection, attention is call- ed to the large collection of gladioli in the horticultural gardens of the Xew York botanical garden, in the south part of the grounds, only a short distance from the south gate. Here are brought together about 2.!>0 kinds: about 21.00iJ corms were set out. The priniulinus hybrids have been in bloom for some time, and are still flowering. The other kinds are now blossoming. In addition to the above there is a colloction ef about 40 kinds of cannas. Here is ai". opportunity for a comparative study of both gladioli and cannas. Each kind is plainlj labelled. George V. Nash, Sec'y. Holton and Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. The Holton & Hunkel Co. in its big range (a quarter of a million feet of glass) north of Milwaukee has done its best fairly solving the problem of filling the houses with substitutes for palms, .azaleas, araucarias. etc.. shut out by the federal horticultural board. This very large stock comprises a wide range of home grown and well grown Boston ferns, cyclamens, dracie- nas. peppers, pandanuses, cherries, cro- tons. etc.. in short the entire range of florists' plants for ever>'-day decorative work and not overlooking the quantity requirements of the Christmas holidays and Easter. Every class shows technical skill in the growing. For the shipping trade the firm undoubtedly carries the largest general stock of these classes of plants in the west. OBITUARY. The Late Robert Karlstrom. Robert Karlstrom, who died at Crom- well, Conn., July 24, was a skillful landscape gardener, and personally, an excellent man. He was born in Sweden about 50 years ago. A graduate of the Stockholm College of Horticulture, he later held a high position in the Stock- holm park department. He came to this country in 1893 and held various important positions, one being with the Hartford, Conn., park department. For a number of years he was in charge of landscape work for W. A. Manda. South Orange, N. J. Later, he went to A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. For a numl^er of years he has been a well known and popular figure at the shows held in X'ew York and other cities. A wife and four daughters survive him. A. F. F. J. Fred Lembkei J. Fred Lembke, who for the past 14 years had represented the '^. '^, Barn- ard Co.. in Ohio, Pennsylvania and ad- joining territory died in Mercy hospital. Canton, O.. August 3, following an op- eration for appendicitis two daj s be- fore. Mr. Dembke's thorough knowl- edge of the^ requirements of the trade, bis fairness in all his dealings and his good humor and kindly disposition won for him a host of friends and the high respect and affection of his business as- sociates. The remains were taken to the home of his sister at Milwaukee, Wis., and he was laid to rest in that city August 7. Relnbard HuUer. Reinhard MuUer, died, July 31, at his home. 2104 Metropolitan avenue. Mid- dle Village. N. Y., age 44 years. He was one of the many florists of that section of New York City that are en- gaged almost exclusively in cenJetery work, and was a member of the Florists' Protective Association of Middle Vil- lage. A. f: F. Montreal, Que. — Hall & Robinson are adding one house. 130 feet long, to their range which will be devoted to sweet peas. KAN.SAS City Mo. — A flower show, at which vegetables will share in the awards, will be held at the Hotel >'uehlebach. September 27. Houston, Tex. — The Houston Hort- icultural Society, following its custom, has suspended meetings during the sum- mer months, resurhing in October. El Paso. Tex. — H. "U'. Bierhorst. who recently purchased the flower shop of John D. Stalker. 104 Texas .street, has taken charge of the business. New Axbany. Inb. — Anders Rasmus- sen, the well known grower, iias been appointed a member of several commit- tees of the local chamber of com- merce. TCvLAMAzoo. Mich. — Van Bochove & Bro. are enlarging their establishment, the improvements giving more space for the wholesale department and a bet- ter equipped office. Rugby. N. D. — Nels P. Lindberg, pro- prietor of the Rugby Greenhouses, re- ports thi.'! has been the best season in his history. He is preparing to add two houses to his present range of 13. Camwell, N. J. — Henry M. Robin- son, Jr.. son of the well known whoJe- saler of Boston, Mass.. is now manag- ing editor of the Caldwell Progress, de- voted to the promotion of rifle practice in the United States. 138 The American Florist. Aug. 9, SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Programme of the Thii'ty-Fifth Annual Meeting and Exliibition to Be Held in Arcadia Auditorium, Detroit, Mich., August 19-ai, 1919. FIRST DAY— OPENING SESSION— 2:00 P. M. Invocation by Rev. J. M, Barkley. Convention called to order by J. F. Sullivan, president, Detroit Floiists' club. Address of Welcome by E. A. Fetters, vice-president S. A. F. Address of Welcome by The Hon. James Couzens, mayor of Detroit. Response by E. Gurney Hill, Eichmond, Ind. President J. F. Amraann's addi'ess. ' Beading minutes of the executive board. Report of the secre;tary. Report of the treasurer. Report of the Washington representative. Reports of the state vice-presidents. . ' Reports of the standing committees. Report of committee on development of American piodUcts. Report of committee on school gardens. Report of committee on nomenclature. The publicity committee and the national flower show committee will report at subsequent sessions. Reports of special committees. Miscellaneous business. Judging of trade exhibits. FIRST DAY— EVENING SESSION— 8:30 P. M. President's Reception — The function will take place iu the Hotel Statler. President Ammann wishes it to be distinctly understood that the* re- ception will be informal, and that the most comfortable clothing will be the most appropriate to wear. SECOND DAY— MORNING SESSION— 9:30 A. M. Nomination of officers for 1920. Report of committee on president's address. Report of committee on national ci-edits and collections bureau by R. C. Kerr, chairman. Discussion. , . Report of committee on extension of the affiliation plan by Joseph H. Hill, chairman. Discussion. Address: "Selling Flowers bv Telegraph," by F. C. W. Brown. Cleve- land, O. Discussion of Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws, and voting on same. Amendments; In accordance with instructions given to the Executive Board at the Baltimore Convention, August, 1911. regarding the appointment of a permanent committee to govern the Society's flower shows, the Board, at a meeting held in Detroit, on January 12, 1912, formulated the following by-law. presenting the same in its report to the Chicago Convention. ' August. 1912. The report was adopted in convention, but the by-law was not ordered to be inserted in the Constitution and By-Laws of the Society. To correct this over-sight the by-law is now presented in regular order, and its inclusion in the Constitution and By-I^ws should be authorized by the Society. To amend Article II, Sec. 4, Standing Committees and their duties, by adding the following paragraph: (a) National Flower Show Committee: The committee shall consist of six members, with the president and secretary as exofftcio members. The present chairman shall hold membership for a term of six years from January 1, 1912. The balance of the committee shall cast lots to determine the retirement of one member annually, beginning January 1, 1913, and the vacancy so made shall be annually, on January 1, filled by the appointment of one member by the president taking offtce. On January 1, 1919, and annually thereafter the president shall appoint one meimber to serve for a period of six years. The president shall also fill vacancies arising through death or other causes. The chairman shall be elected by the committee under such rules as the committee may formulate. Members may be removed for cause on the affirmative vote of seven members of the executive board. The treasurer of the Society shall be ex- officio treasurer of the committee, and the secretary of the Society the secretary. Money appropriations for the nse of the committee made by the Society, or m,onies coming into the committee's hands during the course of its work, shall be subject to expenditures by the committee under such rules as it may adopt. The committee shall have full charge of all matters relating to exhibitions held by or on behalf of the Society, or under its auspices, excepting the trade exhibition at the annual convention, subject to the control of the executive board; and shall oontrol the offering and awarding of medals, trophies and certificates. The members of the committee shall be reimbursed for traveling expenses, when traveling on busi- ness of the committee under call of the chairman. The committee shall make a full report to the executive board each year on Au- gust 1st. And by changing the alphabetical reference to paragraphs (a) (b) (c) and (d), to (b) (c) (d) and (e) respectively. To further amend Article II, Sec. 4, Standing Committees and their duties, by striking out paragraph (a) reading as follows, entirely: "(a) Standing Committee on Convention Garden: The president, assuming office .January 1. 1917. shall appoint three members, one serving three years, one two years, and one one year. Each next elected president, when taking office, shall appoint one member to serve three years.' This committee shall have full charge of all Convention Garden arrangement work under the direction of the executive board. The members shall elect theii; own chairman, and shall be subject to the call of the president and the executive board." To amend Article II, Sec. 2, Elections and Appointments, paragraph (b) reading: The preslflent shall appoint on the first day of January of each year, or as soon afterward as may be possible, one or mdre State vice-presidents from each State and Territory represented in the membership, to serve for a term of one year. Clubs, societies or kindred organizations of professional florists, gardeners and horti- culturists, having paid up membership of one hundred or more members In the S. A. F. and O. H. shall be entitled to one repre- sentative on the board of directors. Such representative shall be the president of such organization and must be a member of this Society. Any elective officer or appointed director shall not he eligible as a representative of such organization. When the president of any such organization Is already a director, the vice- president shall be eligible for the office. Any organization apply- ing for representation shall submit to the secretary of this Society a certified copy of the resolution adopted by their organization that they wish such representation on the board of directors, tOt gether with a complete list of its membership. It shall be the sec- retary's duty to confirm same and submit it to the president for final confirmation. Announcement of such director shall be made by the president. The president shall also appoint on , the first day of .January of each year a representative at Washington, D. C, who shall as such also be a member of the board of directors. ta.nd- wbose term of office shall be for one year. By merging the opening sentence, "The president shall appoint on the first day of January of each year, or as soon afterward as may be possible, one or more State vice-presidents from, each State and Territory represented in the memhership, to serve for a term of one year," with the concluding sentence "The presi- dent shall also appoint on the first day of January each year a representative at Washington, D. O., who shall as such also be a member of the board of directors, and whose term of ofiice shall be for one year," And by striking out the remainder of the para- graph and substituting as a separate paragraph : (c) "Societies or kindred organizations of professional 'florists, gardeners and horticulturists, national in character, whose" mem- bership includes, one himdred or more members of the S. A. F. and 0. H. in good standing, shall be entitled to one representative on the board of directors. Clubs and other organizations of pro- fessional florists, formed within a State, and not national in char- acter, shall be entitled to one representative on the board of di- rectors provided that any such club or organization shall include in its membership the number of S. A. F. and 0. H. members in good standing prescribed in the following specifications: CLASS A: 100 S. A, F, and O. H. Members: — Massochusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio. Illinois, California. CLASS B; 75 S. A. F. and 0. H, Members: — Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Mis- souri. Texas. Maryland, Wisconsin. CLASS C, 50 S. A. F. and 0. H. Members: — Minnesota, Kansas, District of Columbia. Ken- tucky, Tennessee. Colorado, Connecticut. CLASS D. 25 S. A. F. and 0. H, Members: — Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island. North Dakota, South Dakota. Nebraska, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon. Any siuch tepresentative shall be the president of Ithe organiza- tion represented, and must be a member of this Society. Any elective officer or appointed director shall not be eligible as a representative of any such organization. When the president of an organization is already a director, the vice-president shall he eligible for the office. Any organization applying for representation shall submit to the secretary of this Society a certified copy of the resolutions adopted by their organization expressing its desire for such repre- sentation on the board of directors, together w^ith a complete list of its membership. It shall he the secretary's duty to confirm same and submit it to the Society's president for final confirma- tion, Annoimcement of the acceptance of such representative as a member of the board of directors shall he made by the presi- dent. The expenses of any such representative in connection with his attendance at any meeting of the board of directors shall be borne by the organization represented." And by changing and extending the paragraphical references in such section to provide for the inclusion of the new paragraph. As amended, the section to read: (b) The president shall appoint on the first day of January of each year, or as soon afterward as may be possible, one or more State vice-presidents from each State and Territory repre- sented in the membership, to aerve for a term of one year. The president shall also appoint on the first day of January of each year a representative at Washington, D. C. who shall as such also be a member of the board of directors, and whose term of office shall be for one year. (c) Societies or kindred organizations of professional florists, gardeners and horticulturists, national in character, whose mem- bership includes one hundred or more members of the S. A. F. and O. H. in good standing, shall be entitled to one representative on the board of directors. Clubs and other organizations of profes- sional florists, formed within a State, and not national in char- acter, shall be entitled to one representative on the board of di- rectors, provided that any such club or organization shall include in its membership the number of S. A. F. and O. H. members in good standing prescribed in the following speciflcation: CLASS A. 100 S. A. F. and 0. H. Members: — Massachusetts. New York, New Jersey. Pennsyvania. Ohio. Illinois. California. OLA^ B. 75 S. A. P .and O. H. Members: — Indiana. Michigan, Iowa, Mis- souri. Texas. Maryland, Wisconsin. CLASS C. 50 S. A. F. and O. H. Members: — Minnesota, Kansas. District of Columbia. Ken- tucky. Tennessee. Colorado, Connecticut. CLA.SS D. 25 S. A. F. and O. H. Members: — Maine, New Hampshire. Vermont. Rhode Island. North Dakota. S'outh Dakota. Nebraska. Delaware. West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina. South Carolina, Georgia. Florida. Alabama, Mississippi. Arkansas. Louisiana, Oklahoma, Montana, Idaho. Wyoming, New Mexico, Arizona. Utah. Nevada, Washington. Oregon. Any such representative shall be the presi- dent of the organization represented and must be a member of this Society. Any elective officer or appointed director shall not be eligible as a representative of any sorh organization. When the president of an organization is already a director, the vice- president shall be eligible for the office. Any organization apply- ing for representation shall submit to the secretary of this Society a certified copy of the resolutions adopted by their organization expressing its desire for such representation on the board of di- rectors, together with a complete list of its membership. It shall be the secretary's duty to confirm same and submit it to tho Society's president for final confirmation. Announcement of the acceptance of such renresentntive as a member of the board of directors shall be made by the president. The expenses of any such representative in connection with his attendance at any meet- ing of the board of directors shall be borne by the organization represented. To amend Article IV, Section 2, reading: "Fees and Assessments: — Any eligible person may become a member of the Society on the payment of .$5.00, and such pay- ment shall cover the annual dues for the balance of the calendar year. The annual dues shall be .$3-00 per year, payable in advance on the first day of January. Any annual member in good stand- 1919. The American Florist. 139 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS. Preliiniiiao' Pro^raiunie Coiitimied From PreoediiiiL? I'aMe. iiig may become a life member on payment of $25.00, and be exempt from all future assessments." \'%y striking out the sentence reading; "The annual dues shall he $3.00 per year" and suhstituting "The annual dues shall be $5.00 per year;" and by striking out the sentence reading:, "Annual member in good standing- may be- come a life member on payment of $25.00, and bo exempt from all future assessments, ' ' and substituting. ' 'Any annual member in good standing may become a life member on. payment of $50.00, and be exempt from all future assessments. ' ' ^s amended. ' the section to read; Fees and Assessmeuts: — Any eligible person may become a mem- ber of the Society on the payment of $5.00. and sucb payment sliall cover the annual dues for the balance of the calendar year. The annual dues shall be ?5.00 per year, payable in advance ' on the first day of January. Any annual member in good stand- ing may become a life member on payment of $50.00 and be ex- empt from all future assessments. To amend Article V, Sec. ,1, Meetings, reading: "At the thirty-second annual meeting to be held August 15th to. 18th in Houston, Texas, the meeting places for tlie years 1917 and 1918 shall be selected by ballot, ami at the nieetinjT of 1917 and at every meeting thereafter, the meeting place for the second year following tbat meeting shall be so selected, except in such cases wlien tlie convention is held in such sections of the United States where the month of August is not considered the best time for the convention. The change in date will not be considei'ed. however, unless a petition is sent by the convention city in time for the mid-Lent meeting of the executive board and setting forth its reasons for such change of date. In such event the board will have the power to change the dates of the piecting. The ballot- ing shall be done at the evening session of the first day of each annual c the third Tuesday of August in each year, continuing for three days, or until all business is completed The city applying for the meeting, shall with its written application, provide the free use of a place for the purposes of a Convention Garden, which place shall be avail- able, if desired, from the early Spring of the year before the meet- ing to the late Fall of the year of the meeting," As amended, the section to road: At the thirty-sixth annual meeting to be held August 17th to 19th in Cleveland. Ohio, the meeting place for the year 1921 shall he selected by ballot, and at every annual meeting there- after the meeting place for the following year shall be so selecteil. covering dates equivalent to the third Tuesday in August and two following days, or until all business is completed, except in cases whpH the convention is to be held in such sections of the United States where the month of August is not considered the best time for the ron\'cntion, A change in date will not be considered, how- ever, unless a petition is sent, by the contention city chosen, in time for consideration at the mid-Lent nn'cting of the executive board, and setting forth its reasons for such change in date. The following recommendation of the executive board is to be voted nrK>n : Tliat the sum of $5,000 be appropriated to the Tublioity Cam- paign Fund, to be used only if needed during the year's Cam- paign. AFTERNOON SESSION— 2.00 P. M, neport of Committee on Publicity. Ry Henry Penu, Chairman, Report of Publicity Finance Committee. By George Asmus, Chairman. DisouRsion. Addresses— "Puhlicitv." By Major P. F, G'Keefe, Boston, Mass.: . Payne .Tennings. Tldcago, Til. THIRD DAY— MORNING SESSION— 9:30 A. M, Kleclion oi' Drtlcers, P(dls open from 10:00 A. M. to 11:00 A. M.. or until all In line hiivp viitod. Voting will be conducted under the new system. There will he four voting places. "A" to "D" incln- Hive: "K" to "K" inclusive: "L" to "R" inclusive; "S" to "Z" inclusive. Pleiise vote promptly. Only members In good standing can vote. Reimrt of .Tndge« of Trade Kxhibitlon. Kep*)rt nf the Xatlonal Flower Show Committee, By George Asmus, ( 'hiiirinan. niSfUsslr.IJ. "iiH-sfloii Box. Offcirfd JiusinesH. AFTERNOON SESSION— 2:00 P. M. Address— "Quarantine Order No. 37." By Dr. C. L. Marlatt, Federal Horticiiltural Board, Washington, 0. C. Address — "Opportunity of the Society of American Florists in Present day Plant Propagation." By Prof. L. C. Corbett, Bureau of Plant Industry. United States Department of Agriculture. Discussion. Report of Committee on .Memorials, Michael Barker. Chairman. FOURTH DAY— FRIDAY, AUGUST 22ND, On this day the members, with their families, will be the guests of the Detroit Florists' Club. SPECIAL MEETINGS FIRST DAY— TUESDAY, AUGUST 191H. 9:30 A. M. Meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. 10:30 A. M. Opening of the office of the Ladies' Society of Ameri- can I'^orists in Couveutiou Hall, Registration of members. 9:00 A. M. America. 10:00 A. M. Florists. SECOND DAY— WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 20TH. Annual meeting, .of. the Florists' Hail Association ol! Annual meeting. . of the. Ladies' Society of American THIRD DAY— THURSDAY. AUGUST! 21ST. 0:00 A. JL Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Americ'au Car- nation S'ociety. 9:00 A. M. Meeting of the College Section of the S. A. F. & O. H. The Secretary's office is in Convention Hall, to the left of the en- trauc'e. All members should register there upon arrival at the Hall. Visitors desirious of becoming members should apply at the Secre- tary's office for the necessary form. The fee is $5, which covers dues for the current year. A further fee of $25.00 will entitle a new member to a life member- ship, with exemption from payment of all future assessments. Dues may be paid and membership cards obtained at the SecTetary's office. A Bureau of Information continually maintained will be found near the entrance to the Hall. PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE S. A. F. and 0. H, 1S84-188G *John Tlioi-pe 1902-] 1SS7 Robert Craig 1904. 1SS8 E. G. Hill 1905. 1889 J. N. May 1900. 1890 *.T. M. .Tordan 1907. 1891 M. H. Norton 190S. 1892 *James Dean 1909. 1893 *William R. Smith 1910. 1894 *.r. T. Anthony 1911. 1895 'Edwin I^ndsale 1912. 1896 •William Soott 1913. 1897 Adam Graham 1914. 1S9H W. F. Gude 1915. 1899 W. N. Rudd 1916. 1900 "E. M. Wood 1917. 1901 Patrick O'Mara 191S. John Burton Philip Breitmeyer J. C. Vaughan *Wm. F. Kasting •Wm. J. Stewart F. H. Tracndly *J. A. Valentine F. R. Pierson George Asmus ...Richard Vincent. Jr. .J. K. M. L. Farquhar Theodore Wirth Patricl; Welch D. MacRorie Eobt. C. Kerr Chas. H. Totty '■ Deceased. WELCOME TO THE CONVENTION. Dear Fellow Members: — You have, doubtless, read the programme prepared for our Convention, nnd have noticed tbat some imi>ortant matters are set down for dis- cussion. But the pi-ogramme does not cover all the business of the Con- vention—it sets out only those matters we know will come up. Always, there are other suijjects of importauce, generally unforeseen, which en- gage the attention of a Convention. So, everything considered, it looks as though we are in for some Very entertaining sessions. Win yon not ti-y your best to be with us for at least three da.vs, August 19th. 20tb and 21st? You can help us by your very presence. Your Aote counts in all things, and any advice or suggestions you might feel prompted to make would be clieerfully received. Nobody who at- tends one of our Conventions for the first time need feel shy — our gath- erings arc democratic in the extreme, not a soul ever feels timid. Come: Mix with your fellows in the trade, swap experiences, ex- change ideas, and enjoy the hospitality of .your brethren in the beauti- ful city we are to visit. No matter whether you "keep shop" or carry on your shoulders the f^nres of a greenhouse establishment, your busi- ness kindred, in great numbers will greet you, and you will feel just as raucli at home as .vou do in your own surroundings. Think of the very comprehensive exhibits you will see. and which the manufacturers, and their agents, of the various articles used iu our trade will display — the store supplies, such as baskets, vases, ribbons, fountains, wedding auxiliaries, prepared wreath material, paper boxes, and the like; and greenhouse reouisites. such as boilers, construction material, ventilating apparatus, fertilizers, and equipment; then the bulb displays, the plant exhibit.^ nnd other exhibits of interest. If you want to, you can talk businesf right on the convention floor — the ex- hibits are not dead ones, there are live representatives in charge of each. Bring your troubles, if you have any, right to the convention. We will make your problems our own. and help solve them. Stay over an extra day, August 22ud. It is Friday, practically week end, so vou may as well make a good finish. Of course, you will have your wife, and perhaps other members of your family with you. On this day all will enjoy eRpecial entertainment at the bauds of the Detroit florists, noted for the fine way in which they do things. A trip to a beautiful summer resort. Belle Island, on the River Detroit, with a lengthy programme ni' athletic sports and games, and prizes galore, are among the attrac'tions arranged. If you are a bowler, you can take part in the bowling tournament scheduled for the Thur.sdfty evening. There will be lots of fun, in addition to our hard, bonest-to-gooduess business. The Society welcomes you. Your Detroit brethren welcome you. Come! J. Fred Ammann, President. 140 The American Florist. Aug. 9, The American Florist ESTABLTSHBD 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, Sl.BO ft year ; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Wtien sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Amekican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 (PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 133 — Marguerites 133 — Decorative plants 133 — Geraniums 133 — Stevia 134 — ^Winter blooming geraniums 134 —Peonies 134 The retail trade (illus. ) 134 — Keep your customers posted 135 Cyclamen seed 134 The S. A. F 135 — Secretary in convention city 135 . — The trade exhibition 136 —National publicity for flowers 136 Texas State Florists' Association 136 Baltimore 13^ Toronto 13J Helton & Hunkel Co 13' Obituary Ijj —The late Robert Karlstrom 1|7 ^J. Fred Lembke 13|^ — Relnhard MuUer 13" Society of American Florists 138 Personal 1^ Thanks -■■.•! ilx Ladies' Society of American Florists 140 Fertilizer prices 140 American Dahlia Society 140 Coming meetings 1™ Canadian Horticultural Society 140 Chicago to Detroit 140 Nashville 14^ Chicago I5J San Francisco "° St. Louis 149 Fort Wayne igV Columbus :f2x Philadelphia 1°^ Pittsburgh Ijj New York J54 Wichita 1°4 Detroit J™ Milwaukee 1™ The seed trade Igf ^Greenville, Mich loj —Onion sets 1°J — Commercial bribery loz — Action against railroads IW — Labor perils 1^;; —British seed trade heavy id^ The nursery trade 1^^ — Progagating privet and spirceas 10s — Schirzophragma hydrangeoides IbS — Storm destroys old oak at Flushing 168 Kansas City, Mo 16« THE New York Times, in a dispatch from Coblenz, says that British and French commercial interests have an enormous start on those of America in the race for German business. Britlsii and French military authorities for the last three months have permitted the passing into Germany of business men of their nations, vrhile American mili- tary authorities have not permitted this travel into Germany. Personal. J. D. Eisele, president Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., and -n-ife, are making a trip to the Pacific coast. Thanks. Mrs. Arnold Ringier, Chicago, desires us to convey her heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends, for the beauti- ful floral offerings and other courtesies on the occasion of her late husband's funeral, all of which were gratefully appreciated. Ladies Society of American Florists. THEATER CLTIB AT DETROIT. A theater club is being formed for the pleasure of the ladies attending the convention at Detroit, Mich., August ]9-21. Any lady is eligible, and invited to join upon payment of the dues, 50 cents. Mrs. C. H. Maynard, who has the ar- rangements in charge, can be seen at the convention hall, Arcadia audito- rium, Detroit, August 19. The date of the entertainment will be announced later. Fertilizer Prices. As a result of the United States de- partment of agriculture's communica- tions with fertilizer manufacturers, farmers should obtain their mixed fer- tilizers for the fall season of 1919 at an average price of about 30 per cent lower than the prices which prevailed for the spring season of 10] 9. This statement applies to the territory north of Arkansas. Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia., but including the Ohio river counties of West Virginia. Fer- tilizer prices for the southern states have not yet been put out. American Dahlia Society. The list of premiums to be awarded at the exribition (if the American Dahlia Society in conjunction with the American Institute of the City of New York ha.s been issued, and copies may be had upon application to W. A. Eagle- son, secretary board of managers, 324 West 2.3rd .street, New York. In the dahlia section for commercial growers only, prizes are offered In 12 classes, while ZZ cla.s!ses will be open to all. Premiums are offered for the best 25 and best 10 varieties of named gladioli and for miscellaneous cut flow- ers, including roses and carnations. A fruit and vegetable display will also be a feature of the exhibition. Canadian Horticultural Association. TORONTO CONVENTION. AUGUST 12-15. The twenty-second annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion, brief mention of which appeared in previous issues, will be held in the Prince George hotel, York and King streets, Toronto, Ont., August 12-15. The gardeners' and florists' clubs of that city have been busy for some time preparing a welcome for all who attend that will make the occasion one long to be remembered, the entertainment features including a picnic and field day at Long Branch, an automobile tour of the city and vicinity, visits to the estates of Sir J. C. Eaton and Sir Henry Pellett, the association banquet, and a boat trip across the lake to Queen Victoria park, Niagara Falls. At no previous meeting of the organ- ization, has there been offered a pro- gramme embracing more interesting and timely topics. One entire session will be given over to the retailers, a feature of which will be the report on the questionnaire sent out some time ago I'egarding proposed organization. Among the papers and discussions an- nounced for the several sessions are the following: "Private Gardening," by Geo. Thompson, Toronto, and W. C. Hall, Montreal; "Modern Greenhouse Construction," by W. O. R. Cobb, New' York; "Landscape Gardening and Hardy Shrubs," by W. F. iHarries, Buffalo, N. Y.; "Bulbs and Their Fu- ture," by Herman Simmers, Toronto; "Report on Plant Registration," by H. J. Moore, Niagara Falls. The present officers of the associar- tion are: George Douglas, Toronto, president; E. B. Hamilton, London, Ont., first vice-president; James McKee, Ottawa, Ont., second vice-president; Herbert J. Eddy, 4425 Sherbrooke street, Westmount, Que., secreUry- treasurer. Coming: Meetings. Society of American Florists, De- troit, Mich., August 19-21. John Young, secretary. Hotel Statler, Detroit. American Gladiolus Society, Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. Professor A. C. Beal, secretary, 212 Kelvin place, Ithaca, N. Y. Canadian Horticultural Association, Toronto, Ont.. August 12-15. H. J. Eddy, secretary, 4425 Sherbrooke St., Westmount, Que. International Apple Growers' Associ- ation, Milwaukee, Wis., August 12-15. National Association of Gardeners, Cleveland, O , August 26-28. Martin C. Ebel, secretary, Madison, N. J. American Association of Park Super- intendents, Hartford and New Haven, Conn.. August 26-29. Jacob F. Foster, president, Chicago. Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Detroit, Mich., September 9-12. S. W. Severance, secretary, Louisville, Ky. American Dahlia Society, New York. September 23-25. John H. Pepper, sec- retary, Hempstead; N. Y. American Association of Cemetery Superintendents, Cincinnati, O. W. B. Jones, sec'y, Highwood, Pittsburgh, Pa. Pa. Chicago to Detroit. The Wabash railroad has been * chosen for the trip of the Chicago Florists' Club and friends to the an- nual convention of the Society ot American Florists at Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. Special Pullman sleepers for the exclusive use of the party will be in Wabash train 12 leaving Dear- born station, Dearborn and Polk streets, Monday, August 18, at 11 :25 p. m., due Detroit the following morning at 7:50 o'clock. The fare one way, tax included, is $8.82. Pullman fares are : Lower berth, $2.16; upper berth, $1.73; seat, $1.08. Other trains for those unable to ac- company the party are as follows : VIA WABASH RAILROAD. Leave Chicago Due Detroit 1 :05 p.m. 10 :25 p.m. VIA MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD. Leave Chicago Due Detroit *9 ;05 a.m. 3 :35 p.m. 10 :30 a.m. 5 :,55 p.m. *3 :00 p.m. 10:35 p.m. *8 :00 p.m. 2 :03 a,m. 12 :05 a.m. 8 :00 a.m. * — Extra fare train; rate one way, $9.09. For further information relative to special Pullmans, tickets, etc., com- municate with H. L. Purdy, Division Passenger Agent, Wabash railroad. Room 300 Royal Insurance building, 160 West Jackson boulevard, Chicago, Telephone Wabash 1920. Delegations from the north, south and west are invited to join the party at Chicago. 1919. The American Florist. 141 Wants, For Sale^Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. > Where answers are to be mailed from this offlce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Experienced sales- lady and designer. Chicago preferred. Address: Key 407, eare American Florist, Help Wanted — Good all around florist. Carnation, chrysanthemum and general pot stock grower. Able to do funeral work and capable of taking charge. Good references. Salary $125 and room. Located West. Address Key 403, Care American Florist. For Sale — Established retail store in Chicago. South side. Bargain. For further particulars address: Key 40S, eare American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, eare American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring. Wm. Kose, Fetoskey, Mich. For Sale — Small florist shop in Chi- cago; on busy north shore street; with a good lease; doing excellent business; in thickly populated district; estab- lished eight years. L.ady can handle; right price. Key 305. care American Florist. For Sale — A small modern green- house and residence adjoining. Trade established and growing; no competi- tion. A splendid opening for a young married man with small capital. Age and health reason for selling. Write me soon if you mean business. John H. Dnrham, Mound City. Mo, Situation Wanted. Position by high class florist; manager or other responsible retail store work. Life experience; age 42; married. State salary and full particulars. Key 406, care American Florist. Help Wanted. Competent man to handle two housesof about 6,000 sq. ft. total. General green- house business, principally in bedding and vegetable plants; some cut flowers. OSCAR H. WILL S CO., Bismarck, N. D. Section Men Four experienced growers to take charge of section in roses and car- nations. Good pay to the right men. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. MORTON GROVE, QL. Foreman Wanted Working foreman. Must be first-class rose grower. Also capable of growiriK carnationB, chryBantbemums and general stock. Steady position and good salary to the right man who can furnish the proper references. Address Key 391, care American Florist. rOR SALE Galvanized iron gutters, 50 cts. per foot. Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph St., Chicago NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO. July 19, 1919. Stockholders of the American Florist Company You are hereby notified that the annual meeting ol the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will he held in the Statler Hotel, Detroit, Mich., Wednesday, August 20, 1919, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the transao- tion of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAOGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. First-class condition. Complete stock In New and Second-band Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Boilers, Etc. LEVINE & CO., "^U^ne'SfaK'sf "*' Chicogo ' -^ ' - ' -^^ ■ - ■ - ■ -' ''-■-^■-■-'-■-'■'■-■-■-■-■-■-^■-■-^■-^■-■'■-'-■-■-■-■-^■-'-■-''■-■-" NURSERYMEN FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN Headquarters for first-class help, furnished free of charge to employers. Tractor hands, teamsters, general men for farms, single and married, all nationalities. Phone Main 5074 DIAMOND AGENCY 557 W. MADISON STREET. CHICAGO. ILL. K'-'-'-»-'-'-'-^'-'-»t^'-'-'-'-'-'-*-*-^'-^^*-^^^'-'- •-■-■-•-•-•-•- ^ v^^^^^MW^^^^^^^^lr^^^^^NV^JVJVJV^^MWJV^^^JWJvvwJv New Business There are many new nien in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special eflfort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO dVVV^«WAVVW^WiVUV^ift/lAJ%^^«V\A/\JVJVV^i/VVVVl/i:VVI«VV«W 142 The American Florist. Aug. 9, ^^^•4ii{.4i^4i^^^^^4i4i4i4.4ii^iii4i4i>;>4.4<4>ii>4i4i4i^^4>^i}»{i4i4i4i4>^4i^4>i^4>^^^4i^^^^4i4i4i4<^4i4i^^4»i>4>4i^^^^4i4.4i Florists' Baskets, Ribbons and Supplies Our exhibit at the Convention will give you a faint idea of our up-to-date line in Ribbons, Baskets, etc., and we will be pleased to have you look us over. Most of the samples shown are our own exclusive designs, evolved from many years experience in the Florist Business. We know what the trade requires, and keep right up to the minute, besides even looking a little ahead into the future all the time. 5. 5. Pennock Company The Wholesale Florists of Philadelphia NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA BALTIMORE WASHINGTON 117 W. 28ih Si. 1608-1620 Ludlow Si Franklin and St. Paul Sis. 1216 H Si. Exclusive Florists' Ribbons and Supplies. > ^ «» | «t | » J ii^^^^^»^p^< »t**I* * I * ^^"3* ^^ '^^^^*2 * * * * * * * * * * 4- * * * * * * * * h'5*^^'j'^* I ** I * C ** I *'^'t*^* I ** { ** l * C ** I ** I '* ^ '*^'**fr^' E*^'$'^^^^^°fr'$'*8*^^''' I '' I ** I '* I ** I ^' I ** I *' I ** I ** I * CATTLEYA-ORCHIDS 815 TRIANAE 450 SPECIOSISSIMA 417 GASKELLIANA 40 VANDA CAERULEA 215 GIG AS 275 PERCIVALIANA 315 LABI ATA 50 DENDROBIUMS 320 MOSSIAE 120 HARRISONIAE 516 SCHROEDERAE 546 SPECIMENS Prices per plant, all varieties, each $1.50, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Positively cash witli order, to close estate. GEORGE V. ALLEN, POST OFFICE BOX 51 Edgewood, Rhode Island !* VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK * Edw.H. Thos. D. Geo. H. Otis W.J. W. S. Edw. Goldenstein Long Mohn Bullock Guille Puffer Boylan Most of our travelers named above will be attendants at Detroit. We and they will be pleased to have you inquire at Exhibition Hall, Space D-51. iiiiiiiiii ■liiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii NashvlUe, Tenn. ACTRiry PRINCIPALLY IN FUNEItil. WORK. Business has been quiet during the j^ast few weel^s. altaough there is some activity at all times, largely in the fu- neral line; The supply is about equal to requirements. Having discovered the ■process of growing fine roses and car- nations, it now remains for the growers to counteract the effects of "Old 'Sol," in the July, August and. September days. The terrific rays of the summer sun make it alnaost impossible to pro- duce flowers outdoors in this climate. As.ters4bat. .do ■■well; further north rare-.. ly ever attain the same size here. They are coming in now^ from local growers and help out m funeral' work. Gladioli do very well but is better when green- house grown. A great deal of shading, however, is necessar\- to bring good re- sults.. Some very good Columbia and Killarney roses are being received, though rather small and short stemmed. C.Trnatoins arc oft of the market en- tirely. NOTES. Geny Bros, are giving their employes their summer outing. Miss Christine Geny, daughter of Leon Geny, is spend- ing a month' with relatives in Louisville. Among those who are absent from the establishment or recently returned from vacations are Miss Katherine .\nderson, Mrs. Willie Sawyer, Miss Lena May Baker and M. S, Haynes, The Mclntyre Floral Co. has had a. good run on funeral work. Some very good asters are seen here. They are having better success with this crop than most of the local growers. Thomas Joy, of the Joy Floral Co., has been enjoying a short rest at Red Bollin.g Springs. His firm is cutting- some good roses and plenty of gladioli. The store force is busy. M, C. D. 1919. The American Florist. i43 The Detroit CONVENTION NUMBER liiiiiiiii Ill iiiiiiiiiiiiiffiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiii (iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiraiiiiiiiiiffliiiiiffliiiiiiiiiiiiii — OF — The American Florist — WILL GO TO PRESS — NEXT WEEK Many orders for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants and Supplies needed for fall work and business will be placed during the next 60 days, and Growers, Manufacturers and Dealers can secure a large share of this business by liberal advertising in our 35th Annual Convention Number NO CHANGE IN PRICES Single Column Inch, $1.50 Page of 30 inches, $45.00 AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn St. :: :: CHICAGO /s- For js years the representative paper of the Florists, Seeds- men and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. Please send your copy for this issue as early as possible. 144 The American Florist. Aug. 9, vvvvvvvvvvv^AAA/^/vvvvvvs^vvvwvvv^MV^/vuvvvvvvvuvvsvvvvvv^^ Best Summer Roses Russell and Columbia are in Heavy Crop with us. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. Ophelia, White Killamey, Sunburst, Hoosier Beauties 1^ . ff^^wi»%^ From Massachusetts. Best in 1^6 It rCrilS the Market, $2.00 per 1000. RUSSELL and COLUMBIA 60c to $2.00 per dozen, according to length of stems. ROSES— OUR SELECTION. In lots of 200 or more $3.00 to $4.00 per 100 Ophelia, White Killarney and Sunburst Ivong $8.00 per 100 Medium $6.00 to 6.00 per 100 Short 4.00 per 100 Other Flowers at market prices. Asparagus, according to length of stem per 100, $2.60 to $3.00. Bronze Galax, according to quality per 1000, 2.00. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICE! W» close at 6 o'clock iveetc daya and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. nntU 5 P. U. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONG: CENTRAL 1457. Greenlioiiseai Hinsdale. Ill„ and Greges Station. 111. OFFICE AND STORB 178 N. Wabash Ave., CfilCAfiO, ILL. Cliicag;o. EVERYOKE IS TAIKING COTSVENTION. Business was good Saturday, AugTist 2, especially in regard to the local de- mand, which was due principally to the settlement of the street car strike. The local demand the opening- of the week was rather quiet, but the shipping trade is holding up remarkably well, and while there is plenty of stock in the wholesale market to go around, there is no great surplus to speak of. Asturs are more plentiful, and are arriving in much better condition than during the piist few weeks. Gladioli are seen in large supply since the Michigan stock began to arrive, and are to be had in quantity. Prices on this item are not as stiff as they were, which also holds true of asters. A few carnations are seen at some of the stores, and once in awhile one runs across some fairly good summer stock in this line. Orchids are on the short side, and so is lily of the valley. American Beauty roses are good property and clean up nicely right along at very satisfactory summer prices. Roses are good property and are in good demand, especially Columbia, Mrs. Chas. Russell and Ophelia. Roses in gen- eral are moving as briskly as can be ex- pected, and while they appear to be in large supply at times, they have been cleaning up almost completely the past month. Daisies, lilies, calendulas, snap- dragons and other miscellaneous sea- sonable stock is to be had, but is not moving as fast as in the past, owing to the heavier supply of asters and gladi- oli. The Detroit convention is occupy- ing the attention of many in the trade, and from present indications, there will be a large delegation from this city. NOTES. Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann; Paul Klingsporn, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association; A. P. Amling, of A. T. PYFER & CO. WHOIiESAIiE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing the A. F. Amling Co., May wood; Fred Stielow, of Stialow Bros. Co., Niles Cen- tre, and Frank Schramm, of Crystal Lake, are all priming up their autos, preparatory to taking a spin to the De- troit convention. Walter Adams and wife returned home last week from a pleasant month's vacation in the west, which included a visit to Yellowstone Park and an ex- tended stay at Los Angeles, Calif. He V7as called to Peoria by the serious ill- ness of his father upon his return home. Fred Ottenbacher, of the Zech & Mann force, is back on the .iob after enjoying a well-earned vacation. Miss Nelda Wolf, who has charge of the books at this establishment, will leave on her vacation next week. Robert Newcomb, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., arid A. Henderson & Co., of this city, and the Burlington Willow-Ware Shops, Burlington, la., is back from an extended western busi- ness trip. L. R. Boliannon and wife will leave about August 16 on a visit to Yellow- stone Park and California. Mrs. Stuart, of the Bohannon Floral Co., is spending her vacation in New York. John Degnan, with A. Henderson & Co., is on a two weeks' vacation, part of which will be spent with a brother at Kenosha, Wis., and the balance in Michigan. A. Hare, of the Holton & Hunkel Co., and H. AVelk^, of E. Welke Co., Mil- [ojiTipr Tiet>.\e\s m 5\ycra\\es w Chicago III. 30 East Randolph Street. Leucothoe. Galax. Mr. Florist: Do you need New Green Galax Leaves and Leucothoe Sprays? We can furnish them, guaranteed 8896 perfect. Write for prices. Member Blue Ridge Decorative Evergreen Association. THE BANNER EVERGREEN CO.. Marion, N. C. Mention the American Florist when writing waukee, "\Vis., were welcome visitors in the v/holesale market this week. E. C. Pruner is home from a trip through the southwest. Fred Longren ig in, and so is Allan Humason. The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co. has increased its capital stock from $125,000 to .$200,000. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing first French Paper White narcissus bulbs in the retail show window. Herbert Stone, of the A. Lange force, is away on his vacation. 1919. The American Florist. 145 A Letter to the Trade A Chicago wholesale house, in last week's issue of one of the trade papers, had the audacity to insert a misleading "ad," to the effect that other Chicago wholesalers were buying their left-over stock or such stock as they were glad to get rid of, leading the trade to believe that these other Chicago wholesalers were filling their orders with such class of stock. So, in fairness to these other wholesalers and in justice to ourselves, we therefore take exception to an "ad" of this nature and desire to announce that in no case have we or do we ship out stock of such a nature. Besides, it is ridiculous to think that any reputable wholesaler would want to send out stock that would not give his customers the best of Satisfaction. As to ourselves, we can only add that time and again have our contentions been upheld by repeat orders, coupled with the fact that our Shipping trade has shown a marked increase over other seasons. Yours truly, J. A. BUDLONG GO. (Not Inc.) By Philip C. Schupp, Jr. A Word to the Wise Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score WE' HAVE AS FINE A IvOT OF Summer Roses of Every Variety as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line of RoseS. We are exceptionally strong on Double White KIl- larney, the only White Killarney that stays "white' ' during the hot summer months. Once used, you will want no Other Gladioli of Quality StOCic, all colors, at reasonable prices. « ^4^«i^ Heavy supply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the A%SierS large, showy kind; also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice stock of Daisies, Calendulas, Candytuft, Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Gypsophila and all other Seasonable Stock. DON'T FORGET US ON GRIENS, AS WE HAVE Asparagus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Galax. If you want ^ood stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty Sl^rSHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ABE OliOSED AliL DAY SUNDAY. We are In dally touch with market condlUons, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent ns recelTlng such benellta. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. 146 The American Florist. Aug.. 9, Your customers will be pleased with our stock grown especially for summer use. Everything in Cut Flowers and Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., ^t^^^T^i,^ CHICAGO Roy White, of the Wonder Plant Ir- rigator Co., 2.J44 North Clark street, reports a strong- demand for its new No-drip hanging basket, which will meet with the unanimous approval of evtry dealer in the trade. Mr. White re- turned recently from a most successful business trip through the west. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are having a brisk call for gladoli and asters, which they are handling in quantity. Gypso- phila sold exceptionally well this sea- son and only a, few bunches are left on hand. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is cutting from a good summer crop of roses, particu- larly Columbia, whicli is in strong de- mand. This firm has its new Krocschell ice-machine in operation. Vaughan's Seed Store is showing a fine assortment of gladioli at the retail store, .j1 West Randolph street, cut spikes from the firm's Michigan and Homewood plantations. George Stiles and wife, of Oklahoma City, Okla., are spending their vacation at Benton Harbor, Mich. They made the trip by auto and will motor to the Detroit convention. The North Shore shows have been an absolute failure this season. The weather has been too hot and the people interested in such shows have been away. Al. Barber and wife, of Cleveland, O., and John Michelsen, of tlie B. C. Am- ling Co., and wife, are back from a plea.sr.nt visit to the Wisconsin Dells. Miss Kdna Frauenfelder is back on the job after camping- in the Colorado Rockies and spending a week at their summer home in Michigan. Mrs. Theo, Callos, Mrs. Andrew •Chronis and Mrs. Lawton have returned from a pleasant visit with the folks in northern Wisconsin. Martin Nielson. who was overseas with the lOith engireers of the thirty- first division, is back on the job at A. Lange's store. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife, will attend the Detroit convention. GUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas '<^*s^<^^^**s^5>5;5^^s5,5>;5;5;5;5^5;(5.^SK ■w./s/s/s/v./v^./>^ys/\ ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 « FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing r^CHICAGO^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writino 152 The American Florist. Aug. 9, GLADIOLUS They are in full crop. Our stock includes many novelties and all the standard varieties. » Always a good supply of America, Augusta, Francis King, Panama, etc. $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. If yon will leave the selection to us we can offer yon Gladiolus at very attractive prices. We ship Gladiolus mostly in bnd, insuring arrival in good condition. You are obliged to carry some stock during the summer months, and you have less risk of loss in Gladiolus than any other flower you can buy. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa, Philadelphia. GLADIOLI BIG FACTOR IN MARKET. The past -week has been one of Very light demand; some say, the least of the season. Tlie supply feature has been the vast qiiantities of gladioli that have been thrown on the market. 10 times as many as could be sold. One of the large dealers reported that much of this stock could not return enough to pay express charges. There were also large shlBmenta of asters, much of which would also go to waste or be sold at junk prices. . In both cases, the fault for the most part was on account of the poor quality of the offerings, it is thought that after this week, the supply would be nearer -normal. Good roses have been scarce. While no really high grade blooms are seen at this time, there are some that are better than others, the be«t that are to be had, ' and of these, the supply is not near enough. Dahlias are much more plenti- ■ ful than ever before at this season, but the stock is poor and like all low grade floweri* On a slow- market, they are dif- ficult to move at any figure.''' Summer cosmos is in, and with its clean, bright flowers,, is. a/' good seller. Larkspurs, rudbeckias, gaillardias and hydrangeas ._are the best of the outside stock. Cat- '. tlfeyas are still on the short side, nothing ! worth having going for less than $1. I An interesting feature of the market . just now is that of prices; it is said that j nothing in flowers is bringing any more I than last year at this time, if as mucli, I while in nearly all other lines oi mer- chandise, even to perishable fruit, the \ mai»^^)i|iS.yveryii,inucl> higher, in some:, ; oas^iky prices being from 50 to 100 per I centlnore, - ■COMMISSION DEAI^ES' TAX. . , The following is a copy of the para- i graph of "An act to increase the rev- I ' enues and for othar purposes," termed ■ the Revenue Act of 1916, ^approved I September S of that year,! which applies 1 to all wholesale florists who sell on com- mission, and for that reason are called brokers. Under Title X, Special Taxes, the ■ words, "produce or merchandise" are held to include flowers, and the wholesale trade in^thi^,city have all had ^tp pay this tax; arid' in addition, a penalty of .$0.2;" becjiuse it was not paid before .Tuly 1. The first knowledge of thgir responsibility in the matter was when the 6olIector made his appear- ance. Edward Reid declares that un- der Ae ruling, all clothing, or other salesmen who sell in stores or, outside, who receive a commission on their sales, are liable to this tax. Why he and others were not notified of the exis- tence of this tax until immediately aft- er it was delinquent, ^fWsfi the penalty wa6 tacked on, is what adds to Mr. Tleid's wrath. GLAMOLl AND ASfEI! SXJEPLtTS. One of the prominent commission nien. in speaking of the surplus of gladioli and asters the past week, said he wi.shed he could get growers to see the great advantage of only handling high grade stock.' Many of them gro^v the old varieties of gladiolus that have long since ceased to have any value in the market, but the bulbs go in year after year, and now with all kinds of overhead, in labor, boxes, transporta- tion rates, etc., 100 per cent higher, he ,.: can scarcely get his money back. They ^iiiiiiiiiiiuiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiininiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiri'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiKiiiiiniiiiiiimiiiii^ i Roses, Carnations, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. I This Is the exelnslTe shop, only one block from Express Depots. | 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^iniiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiMniiiiiiniiniiiiiiniiiiininiiniiiiiiiiMniiiiMniMtiiitiiiiriniiiriiiiiiiuinriitiiiriiiiMuiiiriirriiiMniiniiniiniiniiMiiiuiiMiiiiitiiiniiiii^ VlioMe Rower MM*Kete Buffalo, Aug. 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, Special 3O.0O@ 40.00 Fancy 20.00® 30.00 Extra 10.00® 20.00 1st 8.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Ward ".... 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Eussell #... 6.00® 10.00 SUawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas 75.00® 85.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.50 Asparagus Sprengerl, .35®z.50 Kerns per 1.000 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 25.00 Gladioli (Indoor) 8.00® 10.00 Asters (Indoor) 4.00® B.OO BOSTON, Aug. 6. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 12.0O@25.0O Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White and Pink Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney. 6.00@12.00 " KiUarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 " Hadley 6.00® 12.00 Moct 2.00® 4.00 Mrs.' ehas. Russeii 0.00®12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 " Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and HUUngdon 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00O 8.00 Carnations" . ; 12.00®15.00 Easter Lilies 10.00®20.00 Valley 6.00®10.00 Gladioli ..;.... 4.00® 6.00 Cincinnati, Aug. 6. Per 100 K'oses, Killarney 4. 00® 12.00 Fi-s. Chas. Russell 6.00@18.0O , •' Ophelia 4.00@10.00 '."- EicKmonff 4.fl0@10.00 ■■' Sunburst 4.00@10.00 Shawyer 4.00@10.00 Columbia ..; e.00@18.00 Lilium Giganteum 12.50@15.00 Cattleyas : 1.00® 3.00 Carnations . : ..,;,,,, , 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Easter Lilies 12 5O@15.0O Sweet Peas 50® 2.00 Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Daffodils 5.00® 8.00 Iris TIngltana 12.00®15.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00@10.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 pay little or no attention to their asters — cut and bunch them as they come, many bunches containing poor flowers ihat condemn all the good ones- Let them select the good stock, discard the poor, no matter if there is only one- third as many, and these will likely make better returns than the whole lot, and cost less to handle, NOTES, V.'m. Wilheliii returned from France last week. Both he and his brother, Kdward, saw hard service abroad, but returned safe and sound, and are no\^' Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Fine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when ieriting BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Flowers. NASTICA Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2,25 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz sze) 1,26 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable NoveltleB In Onantlty. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1S09-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. directing' their energies to building up the business which was conducted so successfully by their father and sister during their absence. Wilhelm's Logan 1919. The American Florist. 153 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & IIUNK[L CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens fl^ Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch Sti. Philadelphia, Fa. Flo-n-er Shop is up to the minute all the time. Robert Craig, H. I. Faust, aud his daughter, Dorothy, reached home .safely August 2. from their auto trip through the New England states. They report having had a delightful time. Jacli Berger is going into fertilizers on the side. The stock that now comes to the IJerger market will have a finish that will quickly put it into .the higher grades. G. A. Leins, the Girard avenue re- tailer, and some frifrnds, have been touring- New York and the New Eng- land states in his oar for tlie past week, George Craig put a new Ford chassis under the old body last week. The former one gave liim four years of ex- cellent service. Gladioli, asters and roses, together with early dahlias, were features of the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. The Jos. Hea,cock Co. is installing a large reserve ice box in the basement of its citv store on Mole street. J. Otto Thilow is spending a vacation of 30 days at Lake Placid. K. Pittsburgh. DEM.\ND BETTER THAN USUAL. Market conditions, if anything, are a trifle better than usual for this time of the year, and several large funerals have also been a fa.ctor. Stock is plentiful and of medium quality. With the exception of Russell and Columbia, roes do not amount to a great deal. American Beauties are small and not of much value. Asters are becoming more numerous, but the majority are poor and hard to move. Receipts of gladioli are heavy and the flowers are better than usual. A few garden flow- ers are received daily but they are hard to dispose of. NOTES. Ed. Weaser. manager of Randolph & McClements, is spending a month's va- cation in thp country. Miss Emma Max- well is also taking a month's rest. OHie Belt, buyer for tlie A. 'W. Smith Co.. aft- er a strenuous season, is spending his vacation at home getting acquainted with Ills family. Prank Jack, of the same firm, is resting at the W. J. Smith farm at Canfleld, O. C. C. Phillips, of the McCallum Co., and wife ai'e motor- in.g through, eastern Ohio and West Vir- ginia. Mrs. E. A. Williams had the family order for the funeral of Mrs. Henry GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Fhone Main 1245. 444-446 HilwaulceeSt. P.O. Sox 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. YlLoMeHoYerMM'lteto Philadelphia, Aug. 6. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00(9 40.00 fancy lO.OOia IS.OfJ Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00(3) 2n.f)0 Killainey 2.00@ 0.00 Hudiey 0.00® 15.0O Sunburst 4.0iJ(g 10.00 Wards 3.00(S 6 00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 " Columbia 6.00(3 20.00 Carnations 2.00(@ 4.00 EastPf Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Snapdragons 4.00(9 10.00 Calendulas 2.0U® 3.00 Adiantum 1.00(gl 1.5U Smllax .28 Asparagus Strings S0@ .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per l.OnO 3.00® 4.00 .■^weet Peas 50(ff 1.00 Gladioli 2.00@ 6.00 St. Louis, Aug. 6. Per 100 Hadley 2.00® 4.00 Klllarney 1.50® 4.00 White Klllarney 1.50O 5.00 " Hoosier Beauty 2.00(3) 8.01.) " Riissi'Il 2.00(3) .S.no Ward 1.00® 2.00 " Mrs. Shawyer 2.00S) 4.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Ferns 2.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Pittsburgh, Aug. 6. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 30.00®41.00 ■• " fancy 25.00®30.00 " extra 15.00®20.00 " No. 1 4.00(iSil0.flO nadley 4.00®lo.00 Killarney 3.00®10.00 SuDliurst 3.00®10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00(?j) 8.0O Russell 4.00®15.00 Columbia 4.00@15.00 Ophelia 4.00@10.00 Hilda 3.00(@10.00 Cattleyas OiJ.Ofl Carnations 2.00® 8.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2.60® 8.00 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 GladloU 8.00® 10.00 Phlox 3.00® 4.00 Delphinium 6.00® 10.00 Daisies 1.00® 2.00 Asters 2.00(@ 4.00 Oliver of Sewickley Heights. The ar- rangement was made by Harvey Sheaff. store manager, Ophelia roses and or- chids being used in profusion. Everyone is very enthusiastic over the S. A. F. convention and there will be a big delegation from this city. Harry Simp.'^on. of Kittaning, has bought a small range near that city and will grow cut flowers. M. ■ANCY (Special Picked) ERNS Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Ku eh n, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut Flowers | Mfr. and Dealer in "Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writino McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, • PA. Mention the American Florist when ioritino Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Achillea Up-to-the-Minute Service. Sadsfactioii Gnanntced. 1615 Ranstead St., FbUadelptaia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS ^Vholesnle Florists and Snppllea 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. Milwaukee, Aug. 6. Per 100 Roses, Klllarney, W. Klllarney.. 3.00® 8.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00(315.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Columbia 6.00(815.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00(gl 8.0O Carnations, assorted 2.000 -t-OO Cattlevas. per doz 0-00 S'weet Peas 50® .76 Snapdragons 4.000 6.00 Olndioli, per doz 50(l7) .76 Daisies 1.00® 1.50 Gypsophllia 25® .86 154 The American Florist. Aug. 9, New York. "dog days" HEBE WITHOUT DOUBT. As the old almanacs, that used to give so many interesting dates and hints, seem to be all out of print, we cannot state definitely when "dog- days" begin, but from the' condition of this market during the past week, one may guess that they are somewhere near at hand. Briefly stated, it was quite up to expectations for summer dullness. Out of the moderate supply of roses that came in, comparatively few of even medium quality could be picked out, and even they got slower toward the last of the week. Practically TO days of wet weather, followed by sticky heat, put the roses in bad shape. The bulk of them came in either very small or very open and mushy. There was a great influx of the small market asters; they kept piling up, and prices dropped to low figures. The gladiolus situation was little, if any, better. Easter lilies and lily of the valley were scarcely seen, or thought of, for that matter. The supply of orchids con- tinued light, but there seemed to be enough to go around. There was a con- siderable supply of phlox, zinnias, dahlias, the latter very poor, and other outdoor stock, but none of it liad much of a call. If there was an ex- ception, it was in the white bouvardia, which is a good summer stock. Carna- tion planting time is at hand, and it is to be supposed that the growers would like to see some dry weather, both for the good of the stock in the field, and to enable them to start planting. Aug-ust 4. — The market is quiet, with a large stocic of gladioli, asters and in- ferior roses on hand. Anything really good in roses, as a few American Beau- ties, Scott Key and Columbia are bring- ing good prices for the season. The scarcity of orchids keeps pushing up the price. NOTES. We have received the Journal of the Society of American Florists for July, which contains much useful informa- tion relating to the coming convention, at Detroit, August 19-21, Inclusive. An interesting feature is a fac-simile of the prospectus issued at the time of the or- ganization of the society, in 1884, with the names of the oiBcers, executive com- mitteemen and vice-presidents. Herman Kommitsch, of Secaucus. N. J., who has been a heavy shipper of orchids, sweet peas and chrysanthe- mums to this market, ha.s sold his range, including 50,000 orchid plants, more or less, to a wealthy Boston man. The orchids will be removed to the gentle- man's estate, while the Secaucus range will probably be leased or sold to a commercial grower. G. E. M. Stumpp is reported to be quite busy at his Southampton store. He also has there a fine "garden and grows a variety of summer flowers. .Southampton is now one of the finest summer resorts of Long Island, and tho Southampton Horticultviral Society is a real going concern. It held a fine show July 30-31. Paul and Henry I>ailledouze are on a western trip, and when last heard from, were in Yellowstone Park. They are expected to continue on to the Pacific coast. John, son of Eugene Dailledouze, is now foreman of the range of Daille- douze Brothers. Morris Terry, formerly with Charles H. Brown, 2366 Bro.idway, who spent a year in France with the American army, a considerable part of it in tho trenches, has returned safe and well, and has resumed his pbsition in the Brown store. The Campbell Flower Shop, which is conducted in connection with the under- taking business at Broadway and 66th Rtreet, had :\ Inrge amoimt of work for the funeral of Oscar Ha.mrnerstein, late theatrical manager. FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragnt 169 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing The retail store of N. Scotfes, Nos- trand avenue near Fulton street, Brooklyn, was recently badly damaged by fire and the contents destroyed. Workmen are now busy with repairs, and he expects to be in good shape in a short time. The death of Mrs. Cantillon, wife of Bernard, and mother of Richard Can- tillon. occurred August 2. Richard is cashier for the New York Cut Flower Co. She is survived by her husband and a large family. Max Scjiling will go to Detroit in ad- vance of the New York delegation, tliat step being necessary in order to ar- range his booth, in which he plans to have a fine convention exhibit. Louis Schmutz, the well known plantsman of Flatbush, has been se- riously ill for the past three weeks. As he is 75 years old. his condition gives cause for grave concern. Wm. Hamburg, recently with G. E. M. Stumpp, has taken a position with the Miller Floral Co., of Salt Lake City. He is a clever and capable man. James Mnllon's Sons have vacated the store, corner of Fulton and Wil- loughby streets, Brooklyn, where they have been located for 60 years. Charles A. Funk, for the past two years a gardener for J. H. Small & Sons, has opened a retail store at 578 Stein- way avenue, Astoria. Alfred Schutte, of J. K. Allen's staff, has returned from his outing and Miss Pierson, the bookkeeper, is now on a vacation. Arthur Radice, of the staff of Hentz & Nash, Inc., is spending a two weeks' vacation at Rockaway Park. Miss Mary A. Brophy, of J. S. Fen- rich's bookkeeping staff, is taking a well earned vacation. Phil Ditzenber,ger, foreman for II. B. Froment, has returned from a vaca- tion of three weelcs. Theodore Malandre, of Malandre Bros., is with his family at t'neir coun- try home, up state. .loseph .T. Levy, the 26th street whole- saler, has gone to the Catskills for a short vacation. Henry Baylis, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is taking a short ^'acation. J. V. Ayer, of Detroit, was in this city, August 2, calling on the trade. A. F. F. Wichita, Kan. MARKET HAS BABE APPEARANCE. From a business standpoint, July was fairly good — for July — but from a weather standpoint, there was much room for improvement, the entire month being very hot and dry. Asters and gladioli have suffered severely. In fact, there are no asters to speak of, and for the past three weeks gladioli have been about fourth class, even an adequate water supply failed to save most of the summer flowering stock, owing to the extreme heat and dryness of the atmosphere. Indoors, the stocks have fared slightly better, but prac- tically all the flower-producing crops are done, and the flower shops are obliged to depend upon outside whole- sale markets for their daily needs. Judging from the stock received from these markets, we conclude that there is not much really good stock anywhere. ^^^^ Jyesil^l' ^r"^ Joseph A. Millaog Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragrut Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. asth St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consignments of Cnt FlOTvers Solicited. NOTES. Beginning July 1, Otto Kuechen- meister took over the business and greenhouses heretofore owned and man- aged by his father, Ferdinand. The elder Kuechenmeister has purchased a small farm near the city, and expects to make his home thereon. W. H. Culp and wife returned last week from a vacation trip of several weeks, spent mainly at Los Angeles, Calif., with short stops at San Francis- co, and Denver on the way home. Allen Freegard, of the store force of Chas. P. Mueller, is in the hosiptal with a badly wrenched foot, caused by an automobile accident, while acting as an emergency driver. From present indications, Chas P. Mueller will be the only florist from this city attending the Detroit convention. C. Creston, Ia. — E. Sawyer's daughter was married here, August 2. 1919. The American Florist. 155 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864 and 3157 Farragnt. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Parragut, William Mackie WHOLESAIiE FliORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farra^nt. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ''&''3°5^*F«iagut 133 W. 28ih St., NewYork All the NEW KOSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIiESAI/E COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Btc. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK GITY Telephones: Farragnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing s«$$$$$9$»S$$9$$$«»$S$S$S«9«S$9S«$$^ JOBN YOUNG & CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. I8ih St„ NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4SS8. '-*s*^/Vs/V»/**«>^s#s^s^rf*Ji/>JN5jN5*^^^^^*;5Aft£A5:^ Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West aSth street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farrasat. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK TeL 608 and 609 Farraimt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Chelaea 6025. I. Goldstein WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., NewYork Prompt and carefnl attention to yonr Interests. Conslgmnents soUoited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOIiESAIiE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. ConBignznents solioited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing VioMe Rower MisflteU Netsv York, Aug'. 6. Per 100 Eosea, Beanty. special 20.00@ 40.00 extra and fancy. 10.00® 15.00 " Hadley 2.00(g) 15.00 Francis Scott Key 6.00® 36.00 Columbia 2.00@ 15.00 Prima Donna 2.00® 10.00 Alice Stanley l.OOO 6.00 Double White Killaniey. 2.00® 6.00 Killarney 50® 4.00 Queen 50® 4.00 Brilliant SO® 4.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 " Ophelia 1.00® 8.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 " J. Id. Mock 1.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00fa! 15.00 Premier 4.00® 15.00 Cattleya orchirls. special 100.00®150.00 Lily of the Valley e.OOffl 8.00 Adianriim ijroweauum and Hybrldum 70® 1.00 Sweet peas 50® 2.00 Lilies 15.00® 20.00 Gladiolus 2.06® 3.00 " America 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, doz. bchs. 3.00 Smila.x doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 relphinlums, per doz 25® .35 Gaillardia 75® 1.00 Eouvardia, white per doz. .50® .75 Asters 50® 1.50 Lilies. Rubrums 8.00® 10.00 Frank H. Traendly . Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wboloale Florists and Cnt Flower Exebaa^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 2ath and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 ParraEnt. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED, Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farrasnt. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc, WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 6 5891 Farradut ]LT y | 115 west 28th Street, ilCW 1 OfK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones \ ^|| Farragnt "■ '• ^^W". «••«. United Gut Flower Co., mc- WHOLESALERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phowe] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragnt] gJH EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS lis W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertlalnB. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S, DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Bluest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illns- trated catalog of Greau ml Floriiti' Sip^iii. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel, 3870-3871 Farravnt Til Larwst smppti and Eeceinr of cut Flowers A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied noon. Mention the American Florist when writing 156 The American Florist. Aug. 9, FERNS Now Ready For Immediate Shipping. 8 inch BOSTONS $1.00 9 Inch BOSTONS $2,00 Our stock of 6 inch and 7 inch Bostons will be ready in about a month. \ v. Owing to the new law prohibiting the importation of rooted plants, Palm stock will be 8carce in the near future. If any one was to tell you that the country wns going dry 10 years ago you would not have believed them. It has gone dry but we didn't predict it. We do predict the shortage of Palms at the present time. Buy our strong, sturdy stock and avoid the shortage. KENTIA FORSTERIANA and BELMOREANA 2 in $1.25 per doz. 3 in $2.00 per doz. This stock is well rooted and 5in.,madeup SIO.OO and $12.00 per doz. ready for shipping. LATANIA PALMS Per doz. Exceptionally strong plants especially 1 86.00 suited for porch and window box plant 1 9.00 ing and decorating. Per doz. Sin 82.00 4in 3.00 2U in 15c S. in 25c 6 in 4 in.. 5 in.. CROTONS $0.35 50 1. 00 Well established and nicely colored leaves. DRACAENA INDIVISA 5 in $30.00 per 100 Strong healthy plants and plenty of them. Buy now for next season. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 2 in $35.00 per 1000 Exceptionally fine stock for immediate shipment. USED FLOWER POTS We can save you money on pots. We are not using many of our small pots as we are growing larger stock. Kote prices. 2H in 84.15 per 1000 3 in $6.34 per 1000 214 in 4.87 •' 3% in 7.80 GEORGE WITTBOLD CO. 745 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO L. D. Phone: Graceland 1112. Detroit, Mich. CLUB DISCUSSES CONVENTION PLANS. The florists' club meeting', August 1. brought out a big- and enthusiastic at- tendance. The ladies' auxiliary of the club was quite as well represented in number, as was the stronger sex. and made known by their enthusiasm, the keen interest in the approaching- S. A. F. convention preparations for which the meeting was called. A communi- cation was read from Professor A. C. Be:il, secretaj-y of the American Gla- diolus Society, giving an outline of the prospects for the exhibition which the society will stage in the Arcadia audi- torium, in connection with the conven- tion. Reports were received from the chairmen of all the committees ^v6rk- ing upon convention arrangements and satisfactory progress was indicated by the same. Secretarj' John Young -jvas present .it the meeting and made a strong ap- peal for new members for the S. A. F., and also for a strong support of the publicity fund of the society. His talk was received axjpro-vingly, and in- creas'jd membership in the national or- ganization from here ma,y be relied up- on and also continuous support of the publicity fund. H. P. Goetz. Saginaw, Mich., who is a member of tho club, came 96 miles to attend the meeting, and to encourage, while here, the organization of a state florists' association, which plan has the club'o support^ Mr. Goetz was voted chairman of the proposed society, which will have its initial meeting at an opportune time — convention week here, the exact hour of the same to be announced from the chair. Ed. Rodwanski was voted a member of the club. NOTES. Frank Holznagle, an enthusiastic trap shooter, will offer prizes and ar- range for a shooting contest dui'ing convention week at Birmingham, Mich., 15 miles out Woodwax'd avenue, where a local gun club has all the equipment for the sport. Philip Breitmeyer. E. A. Fetters, A. Pochelon, President J. F. Ammann and Secretary John Young, of the S. A. F., will form a party to visit the conven tion of the Canadian Horticultui-al So- cietv at Toronto next week. .Joseph Streit, while on his way to the club meeting in liis new Reo, collided with a street car. Great injury was done to his auto, but "Joe" escaped and will be on the job managing the bowl- ing contest. J. F. S. The Meyer Florist Thread Mllwaukae, Wis. CLEANUP DEMAND AT GOOD PRICES. The market during the past week kept well cleaned up and prices were good. While the cut of roses has been satisfactory, the demand has kept pace with the receipts. Gladioli are abun- dant and bring good returns, due to the absence of much other stock which has been retarded by the recent unfavora- ble weatlier. With a good shower, August 3, otitdoor stock is showing im- provement. NOTES. P. August Gerlach, veteran superin- tendent of the Mitchell park conserva- Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread with any other you are using and you will see a vast difference in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST THREAD WORKS, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. tory, died August 1, age (53 years. He had held the park position for more than L'O years and his wonderful dis- plays of chrysanthemums were loolced forward to for many years. H. v. Hunkel and family returned from an auto' tour through the east, August l. Vic is well satisfied with home products after seeing the other fellows'. J. C. Vaughan. of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, and S. W. Pike, of St. Charles, 111., were visitors last week. E. O. 1919. The American Florist. 157 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Ijeadlng Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established 1857 745 Buckingham Place li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send US your retail orders We have the Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, K¥. THE F.WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FI.O'WER STORE, Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. "?lV.iiis«^ G u d e s^ WASHiNOTOKOa MemljerB of Florista' Telegraph DfeHvery. New York. DRAKOS CO. PIX)BISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Fhones 1562-1653 Columbus. Mention the American Florist when writing For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'* Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, Get in touch with SHEBOTGM WISCONSD Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Choicest Quality. Variety, Best Service and Delivery We are located In the central part of the city and deliver flowers to all suburbs. A. LANGE "■ZL^'^^'ri'"'- CHICAGO ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROIINn Flo v\rers and Service *»*VV/ \J 1" 1/ Conservatories. Dlai THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. TALLON, Florist. DARDS FliORIST Established at fl. E. cor. Madison Ave- nue and 44th Street, IVE'W YORK, for 44 Years. duality. Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. War Saving Stamps 'WS,S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNAiENT New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET llember of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Mention the American Florist when vjritino Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliORlST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual Kood care and prompt attcutlou. Fhones, 270. 271 Main. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telecraph orders. Ileeular trade dt«ct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. 158 The American Florist. Aug. 9, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We flU orders tor any place in the Twin Cities andforallpointsintheNorthwcst. The Larg- est Store in America; the larRest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We ace alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Dellverlee throughout the state and to all steamsUo docks to Hoboken , N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. mSmithCo. KEEXAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment In America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph. Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service In this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. New York. -"''V^ Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Tclephonea, IiOriS MICHBIj 6S82-6SS3 Main, The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Oonunlssion Florists Const sriuiienta Solicited AS WBlonghby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 24 oo '^.M^^n.iJw.vnww We are In center of residential see- 1 OO UrOaaWay, TcL 9414 ScHuyler. tion, between 77th and 78th streets. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Pilling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. X.— Byres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. T. — James Weir. Inc. BntEalo, N. T. — S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago — Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman. 622 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St. Chicgao — North Shore Floral Co. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Eonsley, 17 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co., 745 Bncklneham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland, O. — ^The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo.- Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Payton. O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver , Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit. Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit ,Mlch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral CO. El Paso ,Tex. — Potter Floral Co. Galesbnrg, 111. — I. L. PiUsbnry. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg. Pa.— Charles L, Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo.— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Lincoln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles. Calif.— O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskili Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que,, Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — B. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metairle Kidge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chaa. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — ^Drakes Co. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York — ^Hession. New York — Kottmlller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York— D. J. Pappas, Inc. New York- Max Schling. New York- Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. B. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia. Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & MeOlements. Pittsburgh, Pa.^A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mrs. B. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N, Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Rockford. 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Salt Lake Cltv. Utah— Mlllfer Floral Co. S^ebovgan. Wis.— J. B. Matthewson. Springfield. Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Loins, Mo. — Grimm & Gorly. St. Louis. Mo.— F. H. Weber. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.- L. L. May &. Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. 6. Helnl & Sons. Tacoma. Wash. — Oalltornia Florists. Toledo. O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackistone. Inc. Washington, D. C. — Geo. H. Cooke. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington. D. C. — Gnde Bros. Washington, D. C. — Geo. O. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld. Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers. N. Y,— New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway aod Oratiot AvoRves. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda PHCHIXS: 1501 and L15S2 FLORISTS 1415 Farnum Si. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toriting Toronto, Can. CaBada's best known and most reliable florist* °*L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and gnarantea safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when toriting Flowers MiTcred Aiywlitre. Plone, 1952 BeUord HUGO H. JAHN -FIX)R1ST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St, at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G:E.M. STUMPP 761 nrTH AVENUE Member of Florists' Helegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1919. The American Florist. 159 THOS. F. GALVIN INC, NEW YORK nftta Avennc DnCTHN 1 ^^^ street DUiJ 1 \Jl{ 799 Boylston Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL 334 Lewis A»8., tto'^io^^ one No. 1150 Bedford BROOKIiVN'S L.ARGKST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main Store- Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^iioninninnnniiiiiniiniiHiiiiiininininBnninnnniiiiinininiiiiia^ I Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 Kast Fourth Street 1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM.^ Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FIX)RI8TS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506, Long Dist. Bell ph. 2188 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Eeinl.) S36 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Fhones, 627. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & Son Artistic Deslsiui and Fresh Cut Floyvers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhonses, 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y.=— ~ S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street And«f 3on lerTioe meana fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliverlesinBnffalo,I,OCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writino No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^ l_ll X-. A /-jfA Send your telegraph orders to us for ^n l^/\^Jw delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago and Sob- orbs lo All orders carefully filled ■^^'^^oaSt- under the iuperviiion Lenox I 775 I Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing /^/VW.^N/s/s/v^.^.^Vs/s/s^s^.A^s'N^^<>< Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. dlUS. PniiileiL A lOI^Ul WO* L P. NEIHAN. Secrdn;. Members of riorists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. . . 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. [JfiUKOa] Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Floris'bs' Tele^aph Delivery. Tacoma, Wash. Caiffornia Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. 160 The American Florist. Aug. 9,. LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 1 10 Bellevuc Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Memier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York Malaodre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name*'Malandre Brolhers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Quality q^^ ^ and -^ ^^ pROMPTNeSS F.T.D. The — Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet o£ Modern Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F H.WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in aD7 di'ection. 1)111 MTU UHIH We are thecenterof the great UULUm, minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Hembers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Etockf ord, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. CHICAGO i^^K THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. (Not Inc.) BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. 849-85 1 Irving Park Blvd. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n, Mention the American Florist when writing Wkolesali and Ritail Florist C. n. TREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WiU fiU orders for the West on short notlc* Trade discounta. Flrst-olaai itoolc. ■ Mention the American Florist when writing 334@ "Wo MADISON STo dncxGO ^Ai'^b y^o^ ^MrnHJa- xo .HARRY PAPWORTH^ . "n<« Met«irie Ridj* NurMnj 6 b»> *" FLORISTS , -^ ^35 CatanMm^ ORCHIDS" VIOLCTS F.T.O. Colorado Springs, Colo. Ordem Carefully Bzecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 7.15 EncUd Ave. CLEVELAND Orders will lie care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Itetail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing MEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Am&rican Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. N. FL ORIS T Established over 30 years.- E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. N^ ©rders too large, none too small. Member of Florists* Telegrraph DeUvers*. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. B0D6EBS Elks» Bnlldine, Dnvf Afl O 4 Sooth Jefferson Street, ■■-'«J lUIl, \Jm Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. LITTLEFIEID, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the Ame7'ican Florist xohen writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill yoor o> ders for Designs and Cut Flowers in M l ch lOTff. Mentio7i the Ame^^ican Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 161 Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.-.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. AuiSlorram Ainiei, CHICAGO CHICAGO DETROIT Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Siiooessor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 813 Market St., HaPri.ihurff. Pa. NIeht and day service in all Central Pennsylvania. Central Floral Co. i?^^. cutest, _chicag9,ill Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Mention the American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. •Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenne Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing ■ifiBiBiiuiniTininiiiBiiaiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiBimjwnBiiiiaijniiiHnniiiiinniBiiiniiiiiif j WASHINGTON, D. C. 1 GEO. H. COOKE I I Connecticut Avenue and I. Street I aiiwianBmvimiii Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BUCKlSTONE,ioc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHW^ Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Hember of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy^ Mention the American Florist when writing HEART OF WCWflirK, JM . J • The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St.. at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt DeliTcrics lo an; lowi or city Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SliEEP" GREENHOUSES meHiptllSj Teillli 89 South Main St. "Up-tothe-Mlnnte" Service and BxecntlOB. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City* Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Hember of Floriata' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 'Faimtrffoftse Fhrist IT C.MONROC ST. Uombera of Florists' Tielegraph Dellverr. Mention the American Florist when writing 162 The American Florist, Aug. 9, The Seed Trade !p American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. Visited Milwaukee: J. C. Vaughan. Chicago. The price of bags at Chicago, August 6, was $65.00. New York, August 4. — A number of firms received their Harrisii lily bulbs on the Bermuda S. S. Chary bd is today. White Potatoes sold in Chicago this week at §4.25 per lOO pounds, an ad- vance of $1 per 100 pounds within seven da3's. Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, left August 2 to join his family at Colorado Springs, Colo. Seed specialists report 600 acres of cabbage being grown at La Conner. Wash., and prospects are for a good yield. Chas. HoiiENBACH, Chicago, wife and family returned last week from Yellowstone Park and report a most en- .loyable trip. F. L. LEiMBKB, well known representa- tive of the W. "W". Barnard Co., Chi- cago, died in the hospital at Canton, O., AugTist 3, under operation for ap- pendicitis. NOBTH Carolina reports that the drought has been broken and cannas are growing well. The acreage of tuberoses and caladiums is said to be below normal. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Aug. 6, were as follows: Timothy $10.50 to $11.50 per 100 pounds; September $13.40, October $12.55. Donald K. Belt, well known in the trade, formerly with W. G. Scarlett & Co., Baltimore, Md., is now in business for himself in the same city under the name of the Belt Seed Co. Exports from Holland during 1D18 included 4,532 metric tons of seeds of which quantity $2.8.8,891 went to the United States, Bulb imports during the same year by this country totaled $66,444. Detroit, Mich. — Friends of Wilber Brotherton, manager of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.'s branch in this city, re- gret to hear that he is in a local hos- pital, ill from an operation performed last month. Japanese Lilt Bulbs. — On July 10, in Japan, the jobbing cost price for Lilium giganteum had been advanced to cost about $65 delivered in the United States for the 7-9 size, plus duty of $5 per thousand, equal to $70. The market is still fluctuating. ToiEDO, O. — Cash clover opened un- changed and October and December dropped 15 cents, August 5, with cash holding firm at $30.00, a gain of 75 cents during the week. Timothy was 10 cents lower, cash being offered at $5.50, September $5.50, October $6.05, December $5.75 ajid March $6.05. Greenville, Mich. Early planted beans are showing yel- low leaves, the effect of the dry weather. For the later planted, there is some hope that the rain will help while the beans are setting. Other Michigan points report onion set prospects about 50 per cent of last year's crop which was from 400 to 600 bushels per acre. Onion Sets. The pulling of onion sets in the Chi- cago district has advanced to 25 to 40 per cent of the crop, with a reported yield of from one and one-half to three bushels of sets to the pound of seed sown. The rain of July 28 was too late to add much to the yield. Tops wilted down rather than fell over, and some growers are lifting without twisting the tops, expecting to rub off the tops in screening. The sets generally are very small and, unfortunately for the grower, light. Of nine north side growers visited August 5, their average yield was less than two and one-fourth bushels to the pound of seed sown. A well posted loca'l jobber says he is a buyer now at $2.00 per bushel. Commercial Bribery. In commenting on the matter of the giving of gifts or commissions to enr- ployes of customers, an unfair method of competition which has unfortunately crept into the retail trade, and which the federal trade commission m its an- nual report refers to as commercial bribery, the Seedmen's Bulletin of July 24 says : "It would seem as if seedsmen indulg- ing in the practice referred to, would do well by themselves and the trade, if they purged themselves of this practice of giving commissions or gifts to the employes of their customers before offi- cial or judicial inquiries and prosecu- tions are undertaken, as they surely will be." [As reported in our issue of June 14, page lOK), Cong)essman T. W. Sims, of Linden, Tenn., has introduced a bill (H. R. 263), which provides a fine of $2,000 Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. uiiimiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiMiiiliuniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiulllluiuuilujluuJl I THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively oJ | I Sweet Corn Seed! ^iiuiiiuiinuiuiiinuniiniiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiHiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiuiiiiiHiiii^ or imprisonment, or both, to protect in- terstate and foreign commerce against bribery and other corrupt practices. — - Ed.] Labor Perils. Iresident Bolgiano of the American Seed Trade Association in his address at the recent Chicago convention said : "The labor situation today is almost, if not quite, as dangerous as it wa^ dur- ing the war times; vast numbers of Greeks, Italians, Spaniards and other laborers are going back to their home land. Our laboring men seem to be so short-sighted as to be willing to place the cost of production so high in this country, that we fear that as soon as the abnormal wants of the world are supplied, we shall see the trade, needed so much for the prosperity of our coun- try, go to more conservative lands, and we shall agriin be put into the borrow- ing nation class." Action Ag:alnst Railroads. The United States railroad adminis- tration, in General Order No. 50, gives notice that hereafter ail actions at law and suits in equity based on contracts binding upon the director general of railroads, claims for death or injury to persons, or for loss and damage to property arising since December 31, 1917, which would, but for federal con- trol, be brought against the carrier com- pany, shall be brought against Walker D. Hines, director general of railroads, and not otherwise. Such action shall not, however, apply to proceedings for the recovery of fines, penalties and for- feitures. JURISDICTION OF SUITS. General Order No. 18 of the railroad administration requires that actions be brought in the county and district where the plaintiff resided at the time of the accrual of the cause of action. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers ot Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAOO ■ Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, liBTTDOT, Ca hbot, I r Q lb I n II Pabship, Pabblbt, Cslsbt, BNsrrE, Salsift, Named and Mizbd ■ *■ *^ ■ *■ ■■ Gbandiploba and Spenokb Swbbt Pba and Sdhtlowbr. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI D 8 11 V 1919. The American Florist. 163 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake. Mich., and our growing stations In every part ot the United States wliere seedi^ are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. ^ff Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^PS JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. General Bulb Company (Westerbeek & Klyn, re-organ.) 1 10 Water St., New York, N. Y. BUY QUAXITY. IT PAYS. Ask for our quotations on Holland and French Bulbs British Seed Trade Heavy. According to Commerce Reports of July !), a largre business was done in the home market by British seed mer- chants and the export trade was w-eU up to the average. Prices ruled high but were willing-ly paid by buyers, whose sole anxiety seemed to be to se- cure supplies. The increased demands, due to the food production campaign and the unfavorable harvest of 10l7, gave considerable caiise for worry in the fore part of the year, but the large im- ports from the United States, British colonies, France, and Italy, together with the heavy stocks of English deal- ers, enabled the trade to meet the situ- ation, so that at the time of sowing supplies were plentiful. After the sow- ing season had passed and th.-.> home market demands liad been satisfied, the surplus was exported. Large quantities of vegetable seeds were exported to the United States, but the shipping condi- tions and import restrictions prevented full advantage being taken of the mar- ket offered. It is expected that throughout 1919 prices will be generally high and well maintained. The high pi'ice:; offered dur- ing 1918 served as an impetus to the cultivation of seed crops tliro\ighout the world, although there is still a short- age in clovers, grasses, and some va- rieties of g.arden peas. Countries which remained neutral during the war are now permitting the exportation of seeds, and supplies from those countries, to- gether with tlio.se from the colonies and the United States are coming to hand very slowly. It is feared some will not arrive in time for the season and will have to be carried over unttil 1920. GARDEX SEED EXPOItTS TO UNITED STATE.S. The kinds of seeds exported to the United SUiles consist chiefly ol* ruta- baga,, turnip, cabbage, mangel, mustard, radish, celerj', parsley, onion, and a small quantity of flower seeds. The declared export returns show that o.iO.- (iCO pounds of seed.'t. valued at .$346,055. were shipped from the Nottingham con- sular district during lOlS. as compared with Of>],27G pounds, valued at .'f;23!l,,«f)2, for 1917. This is a decrease of n0.r,l(> pounds in the quantity exported, but an increase of ."fKMJ.S.").'!" in tlie declared values. Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 40 1 3 Milwaukee Ave., (Near Irvlng Park Blvd.) CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Growers L. t. IVIUKjL W 10. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing THBI LCROBINSONSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCIvY FORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cucumber. Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Meyition the American Florist when writing GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limited SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, nre Exporters of Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Coucb, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. CorrospoiiUeiice invited. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA .SPECIALTIES! Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon: Pump- kin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Pricei. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 164 The American Florist, Aug. 9, mm BULBS PURITY (Improved) size y^-% inch (large) $ 8.50 par 1000 Size %-% inch (mammoth).... 13.50 NOW READY CALLA LILT BULBS Size 11^-2 inches 89.00 per 100 Cash with order, leis 296. McHUTCHISON & CO. The Import House 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Get QnotatioDa From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bh,^«u,ie Bristol, Pa. JUST OUT B0LGIANO*S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF '*BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for FlonstB and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It wil save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, SalliiDore, Md. We carry a reserve stock of tUe important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago RODTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Swist Pn aid NasturtiDDi Specialists. Wholesale Gronera of fall list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, OAMFOBNIA iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinDiiiiiuiiiiaiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiin% % BDRPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia Wholesale Price List tor Florist* and Market Gardeners- GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Epfr Plant. Tomato. Okra. AsparaEtiB. Rhubarb, CeLery, Spinach, Beet. Onion. Beans. Cabbage, Caunflower, Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited* »» *- I"t"H"I"M"H"H"l"H - <"l - 4 ' 4"H '** » « »« »l| | ii H ii | ii | i H . 1 .. H .4i. H .. H i. H .***4i * * * * t * * * PANSY, Superb Giant Mixed. A choice strain of Giants for florists use, % tr. pkt., 50c; M oz., $1.50; oz., $6.00. * CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA, half dwarf. A grand mixture of brilliant $ colors and large flowers, tr. pkt.; 50c. Seeds For Florists * Barly or Winter Orchid-Flowering. V Asta Ohn, new lavender. Helen Lewis, orange salmon. £ Meadow Lark, cream. Mrs. A. A. Skaach, fine pink. T White Sankey, black seeded white. Yarrawa, bright rose pink. J Each, }i oz., 35c; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $3.00. $ BelliS (Daisy) Monstrosa, red, white, mixed, tr. pkt., 50c. I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO * * * -■--•--» ,«, _»_ _♦_ _»_ _»_ _»_ _»_ _». _»_ ^_ _< |I^MfH|M|i^MJM|H|MfMfMf» Mention the American Florist when toritinff m- C^ MS ^MMjk ^ CO. -=iCWHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. "MCGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing FLORISTS Send us a list of your requirements in French and Holland Bulbs Also PERENNIALS for special prices. J. M. THORBURN & CO. Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of IHigh-Grade Seed. rOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. Squash, Pnmpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. corrkspondbivce: solicited WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Floi-ist when writing I Fj, SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - • ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 TEARS UNRIVALIBD REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be Quoted )?ou upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 8! Dey St., NEW TOflK and OBANQE. COMN. 1919. The American Florist. 165 PEDIGREE AND SELECTED STOCKS OF RUTABAGA, TURNIP, CABBAGE, SAVOT CABBAGE, BEET AND MANGEL. KELWAY & SON A LEADING British Wholesale Seed Growing House have specialized for THREE GENERATIONS in the selection and pro- duction of choice improvements in the above, as well as in many other Vegetable, Farm Root Seeds and Flower Seeds [Copyright Kelway.] Rutabaga. Kelway's Perfect Model, Purple Top (New) Write for SPECIAL PRICES, If possible giving quantities required, spot or after harvest.to KELWAY & SON, LANGPORT, ENGLAND Cable Address: "Kelway, Langport," Codes: A B C 5th Edition, American Seed Trade and Marconi International Code 166 The American Florist Aug. 9, Safepack more 'thanX^ waterprooP Keeps Moisture In. The Ideal Protection for Roots and Shrubs. Delivers them moist and alive, ready to grow again. Cheaper and better than burlap. For Seedsmen: Keeps Moisture Out. Delivers seeds dry. Pre- vents sprouting, mildew — all damage. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills Boston USA Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip. Radish, Salsify, Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and GrandUIora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. The EverettB. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!om, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uillnrri Pnnn Montana .daho, Washington. MIITOia,bOnD. NEW EARLT-FLOWERING or WINTER-BLOOMING GIANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advan- tage of these new Pansiej' over all hitherto exisiing Pansies is the extreipe earliness of tlow^ering and its unusual hardiness, which en- ables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to bloorn right ou into the Summer. Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they be- gin flowering the early part of March or as soon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five lairge flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye. 1 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sliy blue. .15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. | 17. CHARM OF MARCH Dark velvety blue 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variations. ,500 seeds. 25c; UO(j seeds, 40c; M oz., $1.10; M oz.. $2.00; oz., $7.50. 10. KENILWORTH GIANT EXHIBITION is the very fin»at complete mixture ever sent out. Seed carefully saved only f 'om marked plants of all varieties, with the largest and best shaped .iowers and richest coloring. It is impossible to convey an adequate idea of the delightful variations in color and markings df this unrivalled mixture. 5U0 seeds, 30c; 1000 seeds, 60c; H oz., $1.35; M oz., $2.50; oz, $10.00. 13. KENILWORTH GIANT PRIZE is undoubtedly the largest flower and longest stemmed Pansy in the world. The'enormous flowers are of perfect form and of great substance. Petals overlapped and undulating. The rich colorin and markings are widely varied, some flowers being almost self-colored. 500 seeds, 3dc; 1000 seeds, 50c; % oz.,$1.35;k oz., $2.50; oz., $lO. for description and prices of other Pansy Seed send for list. 'Mention the American Florist when writing Otaheite Oranges Out of 3!4-in. pots, at $10.00 per 100. BEGONIA LUMINOSA Truestock, outof 4-in. pots, at $10.00 per 100; and DRACAENA INDIVISA Exceptionally fine stock, outof 4-in. pots, at 835.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Seed Packets FLOWXIR SBEID SIZBS TO CATALOCVB ENVELOPES— RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. niASS.. V, S. A. JAMES VICK*S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years* experience. AH seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for July delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^J^^g^^"' Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and PIiOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFOBNXA ijuiiiaiiittiiiiiiiiiiiriiuDiiNiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiinililtiiniiiiiiii MichelFs I Flower Seeds! Daisy, Double English E Tr. pkt. Oz. i = Monstrosa Pink ...Jioz., $1.50 $0.50 E Monstrosa White ..i^oz., 1.50 .50 E Monstrosa Mixed. .m oz., 1.25 .50 E Longfellow Pink 40 $2.00; I Snowball White 40 2.00: I Mixed 30 1.50 I Myosotis i Alpestris Victoria 25 i.oo i E Eliza Fanrobert 25 l.oo i Pansy Seed i MicheU's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a giant I = strain, wliich for size of bloom, heavy texture I : and varied colors and siiades cannot be sur- i = passed. Half tr. pkt., 30c; 60c per tr. plit.; : I % 02., $1.25; $7.00 per oz. | Giant Sorts in Separate Colors = Tr. pkt. Oz. i i Azure Blue $0.40 $2.75 i I Black Blue 40 2.75 e I Emperor William, blue .40 2.75 = ! King of the Blacks 40 2.75 i ; Peacock, blue, claret and white. . .40 2 76 = I Snow Queen, pure white 40 2.75 i i Striped and Mottled 40 2.75 -. I White with Eye 40 2.75 = ! Pure Yellow 40 2.75 1 I Yellow with Eye .40 2.75 i Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalog. I DON'T FORGET THE S. A. F. CONVENTION | I At DETROIT, AUG. 19th to 21 St. i I Henry F. Michell Co.| I 518 Market St., Plilladelphla, Pa. | ?iiiiiiiniiiiiitiiitiiiirriiiiiiiitiiiiriiiitiiiriiiniiiitinriiiniiHiHiiiiHniiiriiiiiiiiniin(r Mention the ATnerican Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 167 Sweet Peas for Fall Sowing Winter-Flowering SPENCER VARIETIES Trade Packets contain ^^ oz. Trade pkt. Apricot Orchid. A delightful and charming shade.. $0.25 Asta Ohn. Identical in color and size of blossom to the popular late flowering Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender 26 Bohemian Girl, Deep pink, standard orange blush.. .20 Columbia. This is the most profitable pink and white winter-flowering Sweet Pea. While it is not quite as early as the "Pink and White" (below) it produces 50 perceut more flowers, a fact which every grower appreciates 50 Cream, Identical in color and size of blossom to Debbie's Cream. It has immense blossoms very frilled and duplexed 20 Fordhook Pink and White 20 Heather Bell. Tlie color is a rich but pleasing mauve, but after standing in water the color be- comes a beautiful mauve lavender 20 Helen Lewis. Very fine sha_de of salmon pink 25 Hercules. Of the same lovely shade of pink as Countess Spencer. Long stem and a free producer .25 Liberty. Brilliant red 20 Melody, This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely re- sembling Countess Spencer 20 Miss Louise Gude, One of the largest and best in the shell pink class 20 Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in , standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is magnificent 26 Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink. Sow in late fall and winter for spring blooming 20 Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. One of the largest and best clear lavender , 20 Mrs. M. Spanolin, Black-seeded white 20 Mrs. William Sim, Apricot pink 20 Pink and White, Blanche Ferry type. Our strain of this is superior and we recommend it to every- one with greatest confidence 20 President Woodrow Wilson. Maireuta roso 20 Bose Queen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming 30 Song Bird. The flower is the same color as Florence Moore Spencer and a bit lighter than Elfrlda Pearson 20 Songster, ecin]ties: Beets. Mangoes. Carrots. Cabbapes, Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Glren Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing Alonzo J. Bryan WHOIiESAIiE FIX)RIST Abundance of Plants AlTrays on Hand. See our display adv. in June 7th Issue. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing Dracaena Indivisa Good tlirifty plants for growing on from S-innh pots. !ii2. 50 per 100; any quantity. Smilax, from 2-inch pots, (J2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOUO. Salvia Splendens, good strong plants from seed bed.S5.U0 i.er 1000. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-iD. pots, »2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, aS^n^tIy Mention the American Florist when writing 168 The American Florist. Aug. 9, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nnrserymen. J. Edward Moon. Morrisville, Pa.. Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; Curtis Nye Smith. 19 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fllth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1920. The United States department of ag- riculture lias issued Farmers' Bulletin 1053, entitled "Control of Clierry Leaf- spot," a fungus that lives thirough tlie winter on fallen leaves and infects the new growth of both sweet and sour varieties in the spring. Propagating Privet and Spiraeas. Ed. American Flobist: Will you kindly advise me regarding the best means of propagating Amoor River privet and also whether this privet is suited to this climate? Also, what treatment is best suited to the propagation if Spiraea Van Houttei? Illinois. W. J. B. Privet can be propagated by hard or green wood cuttings. Hard wood cut- tings are made in the fall of the year by taking shoots eight to 10 inches long, stripping off the leaves, tying them up in bundles of about 25 and burying them outdoors with the tops up. In the spring plant them in rows, leaving enough space between each row for cultivating and weeding. Green cuttings should be made in the sum- mertime and rooted under sash in a mild hotbed. Amoor River privet is suited to the climate of Illinois. Spiraea Vaji Houttei may be propa- gated In the same way. C. W. Johnson. Schlzophragma Hydrangeoldes. Schizophragma hydrangeoides must be included among the shrubs which flower in July. This beautiful climbing plant has not had a successful career in the Arboretum. Seeds were first sent here in December, 1876, from Sap- poro in northern Japan with those of Hydrangea petiolaris, Syringa japon- ica, Phellodendron sachalinense and other interesting plants. A large num- ber of schizophragma plants were raised and sent tc other American and European gardens. Those planted in the Arboretum never flourished, and soon disappeared, probably because the right place was not found for them. Plants raised later also disappeared; and it is a matter of some satisfaction at the Arboretum that this beautiful plant, after 43 years of failure, is at last established on the administration building where it has flowered this year for the first time. It clings as firmly to the brick wall as Hydrangea petiolaris; the leaves are smaller, mora circular in shape, more coarsely toothed and of a darker color. Wlien in flower schizophragma is more interest- ing, although not as showy as the hy- drangea, for instead of the surroundin.g ring of neutral flowers there are only two neutral flowers to each of the di- visions of the large compound inflores- cence; these neutral flow^ers are white, ovate, often an inch or more long, and hang on long slender stems an inch in length. Schizophragma appears to be an exceedingly rare plant in American gardens in which Hydrangea petiolaris often passes for it. — Arnold Arbore- tum Bulletin, July 26, 1919. Storm Destroys Old Oak at Flu shin . New York and vicinity have recently been visited by violent thunderstorms, accompanied by heavj- -wind. Note- worthy features were the number of fine trees uprooted by the storm or .struck by lightning. The Flushing sec- tion of that city suffered the greatest damage. Flushing, we believe, had the first nursery ever established in tho United States, and long before it was in- corporated with this city, its streets were lined with many fine trees. On the night of July 26, a large white oak tree on the grounds of Ellis Parker Butler, the author, was struck by lightning and literally torn to pieces. To give an ade- erally torn to pieces. To give an ade- quate idea of the havoc wrought we quote from an article written about this tree by Everett P. Martin in 1915 : "It is 17 feet in circumference, five feet from the ground; 18 inches above the ground it is 19 feet around. Its spread is 90 feet. One branch is 53 feet six inches long, while the tree is only 54 feet high. Professor Asa Gray, the bot- anist, estimated that the last surviving mate to the old oak, which stood on Parsons avenue until 1895. was 600 years old, and this is probably as old. To us, late comers to Flushing, who are 'strangers within the gates,' it seems remarkable that niore attention has not been paid to this noble old tree by the generation of tree lovers who have lived here." Mr. Butler, who is a lover of nature, as well as a writer of good stories, has been quoted as saying that he bought the place in order to own the old oak tree. He and his family were away on a trip when the tree was destroyed. Another storm, which did not last over 10 minutes, struck Flush- ing on the afternoon of July 28, uproot- ing a great number of the large shade trees, and making some of the streets impassable for a time. Kansas City, Mo. FUNERAL WORK M:OyE,S MOST OF SUPPLY. Cut flowers are still scarce, but last week the supply increased slightly. All offerings are taken up quickly with the heavy demand for funeral work. Gladi- oli are more numerous with prices rang- ing from eight to 12 cents. Russell and Columbia roses are better and are of- fered at from five to 15 cents. Ameri- can Beauties sell at $2 to $6 per dozen. Asters are arriving and the quality is none too good, but they help in making up the lower priced work. NOTES. Following a discussion of Sunday fu- nerals by florists, undertakers, minis- ters and cemetery superintendents, a local undertaker, from an analysis of his records from January 1. 1916, to July 1, 1919, giving the distribution of fu- nerals throughout the days of the week, shows that in point of numbers Sunday is in fifth place. With a steadily in- creasing tendency on the part of all commercial and educational institutions to reduce the hours of activity and give to employes at least one care-free day each week, those engaged in funerals should seek as far as possible to hold such services on some other day than the Sabl'ath. H. Kusik & Co. report business on the increase but stock scarce. This firm is showing excellent gladioli, Rus- sell, Columbia and American Beauty roses and a few asters. T. J. Noll & Co. report supply below requirements, but conditions are ex- pected to improve, especially if this sec- tion is favored with a, little rain. Captain W. R. Barnes, son of W. J. Barnes, has been relieved from army service, and will rest up before resum- ing his civilian duties. Miss Lou Boggess reports good busi- ness — more than is usually expected during the summer months. The "W. L. Rock Flower Co. reports good trade, especially in funeral orders. Samuel Murray returned from Chi- cago, August 1. E. J. B. Orchids If yon want Orchidg for any parpose what- ever, we solicit your inquiries and others for same. We do not grow or handle any thine - elsa but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER St HURREUj, Smnmlt, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing HiB's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTDRT Small, medium and large lizes sapplled. Price list now wady. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Box 404. pnNi)EE,nx. Mention the American Florist when writing For the Best New and Standard DAHLIAS Addreaa PEACOCK DAHIiIA FARMS, p. 0. BerUn. N. J. WiUiamitown Jane., H, T. Mention the American Florist when writing VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thunbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. T..e wfs"co^ \m\ w^^?E;s?'r Robert We, Prs. ' * AnLWhUer.Vice-Prej. Mention the American Florist when writing IBOUUM ^y%"A^ HARDY PRIVET, a. Ibeta x Ovalifolium) To be sent out In the Fall of 1919. More aboutlt later. ««„„ XSJJ>ST%S^lg^!£2-: introducer, of BOX-BARBEKRY MEW HAVEN. CONH. 1919. The American Florist. 169 Primula Maiacoides Rohreri The best strain of Maiacoides on the market. Years of patience have developed it to perfection. The beautiful shades of Rose Pink, Liffht Lavender and Snow White make it one of the most desirable and profitable plants to grow: not only as single plants but for combination work it cannot be excelled. lOD Pink and Lavender mixed, 2J4-in $6 00 7.00 6.00 1000 $55.00 60.00 55.00 Pure White, 2i^-ln Maiacoides, Townsendi, 2M-in PRIMULA Obconica, Rosea Gigantea, Grandlflora, Apple Blossom and Ker- mesina, 2><-in 7.00 Eureka. New variety very fine (jhinensis Obconica. Large fiower. extra fine color. 21^-in 7.50 Chinensis, Skin 6.00 C U. LIGGIT Office: 303 Bulletin Bldg., Ftiiladelphia, Pa. 65.00 55.C0 Mention the American Florist when writing CARNATIONS R. C LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Orders booked now for January 1920 delivery. F. DORNER £c SONS CO. LAFAinSTTE, - • - INDIANA Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writing CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST dirynantheinnin Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing QHiiuiiinuiiiiioiiiiinoiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuinDiiiiiu Robert Craig Co... | S/^ PALMS I end Novelties tn Decoraflve Plants. | Market and 49th 31s., Philadelphia, Pa. | aii muiiBirniiiiiioinn iiiiiiiiffliinimiiiiiiininiiiininnnniniiinmniiiiiiiiiia Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing BAY TREES New Stock, Scarce Now Ready. F. O. B. Chicago Standards. Stem Crown Per Pair Stem 24 to 30 in. 30 to 32 in. $24.00 48 in. 36 in. 24 to 28 in. 22.00 48 in. 45 In. 20 in. 23.00 48 in. 45 in. 30 in. 25.00 48 in. Crown Per Pair 32 to 34 in. S32.SO 36 to 38 in. 45.00 40 to 42 in. 60.00 46 to 48 in. 60.00 Pyramids. Per Pair $25.00 Heigh- Base Per Pair Height Base 4J4c.5ft. 22 to 24 in. $23.00 BHto6n. 24 in, Crating (11 ordered) extra at cost. Each 30 inches high $2.25 42 inches high 4.50 PYRAMIDS ( 48 inches high 6.00 Tubs 50 to 75 cents extra. BOXWOODS Packing at cost. Standard Bay Tree. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing SEE DREER'S DISPLAY of Decorative and Other Seasonable Stock At the Detroit Convention Our representatives will be present and pleased to give any information desired. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Poinsettias TrueType. 2H-in. Pot Plants. August delivery JS.COperlOO; $75.00 per 1000 September delivery . 8.00 per 100: 75.00 per 1000 A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St.; CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when loriting GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, at $15.08 per 1000, up to Nov. Ist. Other varieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. Ist. S. A. Nutt and Buchner at 818.00 per 1000 Poitevine and Ricard at 22.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. H£RR. L&NUSTBI.PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 170 The American Florist. Ang. 9, Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALiYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-lnch, |2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AllegaDy, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus. 3%-In., very heavy and as good as 4-in., $10 per 100. C. U. LiEgit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., PhiladelBhia. Pa. ASPIDISTKAS. Aspidistra, green. 10-ln. tubs. 20 to 24-ln. hieh. $5 to $S; 12-in. tubs. 22 to 28-in. high, $8 to $10 each. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. BAY TREES. Bay Trees. New stock, now ready. F. O. B. Chicago. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BOXWOOD. Boxwood. Pyramids and globe shaped. For sizes and prices see display advertisement else- where In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. BUI/BS. Bulbs. American grown. Large size bulbs that will bloom. Princeps, single nose. $10; double nose, $15; Emperor, single nose, $20; double nose, $30 per 1000. Buy from grower. Ship August or September. Terms cash f. o. b. Portsmouth, Va., buyer's risk. COTTON FLORAL CO., 333 High St., Portsmouth. Va. Bulbs. ITreesia Purity (Improved), V»-%-lnch, $8.50 per 1,000; %-%-inch, $13.60 per 1.000. Calla Lily, li6-2-inch, $9 per 100. UcHutchlnson & Co.. 95 Chambers St.. New York. Bulbs. Holland and French. Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New York. OALADIUMS Caladlums, fancy leaved, 3-incb pots, each, 35c; doz., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Clii- cago and New York. CARNATIONS. FIELD CARNATIONS. F.xtra Stiong L. I. Grown. Ready Now. Enchantress, Bnch. .Supreme. White Ench., Rose Encb.. Mrs. Ward. Matchless. Beacon, Alice, Cornell. Pinf. jilants. $12.00 per 100. Crating free; careful jiackiiig. Cash. THE FRONT STRITET GREENHOUSES 32!) Front St. Greenport. N. Y. Carnations, rooted cuttings. Laddie, $75 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemum plants, 5000 2%-in., consist- ing of all colors of pompons and other good va- rieties. ■ Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in.. good strong Steele for benching, at once. $12.50 per 100. ,TOHN RINDFLEISCH. 514 East Grand Ave.. Beloit, Wis. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. POMPONS Golden Weddins. SrO nian.T. 200 Astor. 500 Golden Climax. T.t Baby. .'j;2.50 per 100. WIETOR BROS.. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., Chicago Chrysanthemums In all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. 3%-in.,,flne stock, $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 16G N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jet., N. J. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indivisa. 4-in., $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; 5-in., $3.75 per doz.; $.30.00 per 100; e-in., $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln.. $7,20 per doz. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Indivisa. Good thrifty plants frogi 2-in.. pots. $2.60 per 100. Elmer Rffwllngs, Allegany, N. Y. PERNS. Ferns. Bostons, 8-in., $1.00; 9-in., $2.00 each. . Fine stocl- ready- for Immediate ship- ment. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ferns. A splendid lot for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise, ment on front cover nage of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Fancy Ferns, special picked. 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. C. A. Euetan, FREESIAS. Freesias. Purity (Improved). %-V—io., $6.00; V2-%-in.. $10.00: %-%-lil.. $15.00 per 1000. Purity (Improved), Vaughan's Sneeial Strain, aj-yj-in.. $7.00; i^-%-in.. $12.00 ner 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Freesia Purity, V,-%. $9.00 per 1000; %-V,. .$13.00 per lono. Wm. F. Hasting Co., 668-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Preesia Purity. % to ^<.-in.. $6: V> to %-ln.. $0.50: ?s to %-in., $15; %-in.. $18 per 1.000. American Bulb Co., 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. GENISTAS. Genistas. Fine well grown stock, 3-in. pots. $15 ner 100. $120 per 1000. C. U. Llggit. 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Fine 2-in. stock. read,v for imme- diate sbiijmpnt. Beautv Poitevine. Aloh, Ricard. Abble Schaffer, Miss F. Perkins, etc^. $2.75 per 100; .$25.00 rier 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. .Geraniums. A special lot of fine stock. 2%- in., Ricard and Poitcoine, $5 per 100: $45 per 1000: S. A. Nutt. $4 per 100, $35 per 1000; C. U. Llggit, 303 Bulletin Bids.. Phlladet pbia. Pa. Geraniums. 75,000 at reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others; extra strong plants. 4- in. 12U.c; 3y»-ln., 9c; 3-in.. 7V.c; 2%-in.. 4%c; 2yi-in., ahic. L. J. ROWB. TitusviUe. Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. $15.00 per J.OOO. Albert RI. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. IVIES. Hardv English Ivv. Good strong 2-in. stock, $2.50 per 100: $22.60 per 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average In 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2%-in. pots at .$15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J, H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamiltoo Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MAGNOLIA liEAVES. - MagDolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases. ?22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Ck>., La Porte, Ind. ORCJHIDS. HASSALL &. CO., orchid growers and raisers, Routhgate. London. England. Cattleyas, Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Cattleya — Orchids. All first-class stock. For vai-ieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. V. Allen, Edge- wootl, R. I. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit. N. J. FAIiMS. Palms. Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana and Lantania. For sizes and prices see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PEONTES. I'winics. All tlie standard varieties at attrac- tive pricvs. WM. P. MILLER, R'. F. D. No. 2, CoUingswood, Isew Jersey. If Yoo Dq Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout It. 1919. The American Florist. 171 POINSETTIAS. Polnsettias, true type. 2_^-in. pot plants. For prices see displa.y advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A. F. Longren, 4249 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Polnsettias. true type. 2V.-in. pot plants, $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Aye., Chicago. PRIMUIiAS. PRIMULAS. 100 1000 Obeonira, heavy 214-in.: read.y now on through August in variety. . . .S5.00 S45.00 Kewensis, 2^4-ln., ready In Aug 4.00 37.50 Malacoides, 3 yars. 2^4-in-. ready in .-i.: ^ Aug 5.00 45.00 Chinensis. 7 vars., 2^4 -In., ready ' in Aug _. 5.«0: «4S.i0fl Cinerarias. 2^-In., ready in Aug.. . ,6.(!)0 ' VSXfy All stock sold up to time noted above. Book your order now to be assured of fiifSt- olass stock. All stock wrapped in moss to in- sure carrying through in case of delay. . Cash with order. JOS'. DELAWARE H. CUNNINGHAM "The Primrose Man" OHIO Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 668-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. T. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS. 100 500 Sunburst, 4-inch $15.00 500 Aaron Ward. 4-inch 15.00 500 My Marylands, 4-inch 15.00 500 Ophelia. 4-inch 15.00 500 Columbia. 4-lnch 17.00 250 Milady. 4-inch 15.00 100 Mrs. Winnette. 3-inch 10.00 ELI CROSS. Grand Rapids, Micb. ROSE STOCK. Good 2^-ln. plants. 100 1000 Sunburst $5.00 $45.00 GEORGE RIIINBERG, 162 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago SEEDS. Roses, own root, 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell. Conn. Winter-flowering roses. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and noixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties apd prices sec display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. W. Atlee Bnrpee Co.. Pblla- delDhla. Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing, Spen- cer, Dnwln and Grandiflora types. For Tarletle* and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago a ad New York. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGlll & Co., wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry F. Michell Co., 518 Market St., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Cyclamen, pansy and sweet pea. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York, Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangrel; flower seeds. Write for special prices, Kelway & Son. Langport, Eng. New early-flowering or winter-bloom- ing giant pansies. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Pansy. Cineraria, Sw-eet Pea and Daisy. For varieties and prices -see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painsville, O. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- Une ^ives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. Yon can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed' sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, sqaaah. pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes- boro, N, J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; aweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley. Neb. Seeds. SVeet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and sauash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field com. George B. Pedrlck & Son, contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown. N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet com. bean, onion seta, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet. etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Mllford. Coni» Sewds, Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y, SEEDS. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son. Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sta., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee Ave. Chicaeo. . Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau, Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, pnd Nasturtium a specialty^ Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif, Seods. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas. etc. C. C. Morse & Co.. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Flowor and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Viek's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co.. Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braalan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J, Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Landreth. Bristol, Pa. Get quotations from Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by The W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. BOIiANVM Cherries. Cleveland, 2H-In., $8.00 per 100; New yellow. Orange Queen, 2^-ln,, $10.00 per 100. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. STEVIA. I^TEVIA Fine healthy stock — ^2-lnch. $3,00 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. 00. Morton Grove in. VEGETABLE PliANTS. Celery plants. Easy Blanching, now grown exclusively by 90% of Kalamazoo growen tn place of Golden Solf-Blanchlng. Strong plftnts, ready for the field, $2.25 per 1,000; $6.00 per 3,000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. If You Do Nof Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It 172 The American Florist. Aug. 9, MISCEIyl/ANEOUS. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to t"wo pounds or more, also cata- logue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg. Mass. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Excell Laboratories. 115 E. South Water St.. Department A. Chicago. Elastic slazing composition. PreTents break- age of glass; does not crack or peel. Beds per- fectly and lasts as long as the glass. For prices' see display advertisement elsewhere in tills issue. IT. B. Fred Kuhls, 65th St. and. 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ants killed with "Perco" Ant Exterminator. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Perfection Chemical Co., 151A Washington St., Flushing, N. l. Best auality prepared CycaB. pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted uo to 40 fnches in length. $6.50. Geo. H Angermueller Co., 1320 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertlBe- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnesTille, O. Hanging baskets, Plain wire, 10-in. $1.75: 12- In S^2.V 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in.. $4.50. Michi- gan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-06 Randolph St., Detroit. Mich. Ilefrigerators. Write for ^ta'"^"^--. ^JilV binder Bros., Koom 731, 11 S. La Salle St.. Chi- cago. Cards for all occasions. Labels. sticlierB, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John ' Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hiirs Evergreens. Best for over haW a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co., Box 404. Dundee, 111. Clav's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for nrices Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Ex- change Ave.. U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all descriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Stoirs & Harrison Co., Palne sville, Ohio. 1 000 letterheads and 1.000 envelopes. $6.00. fiood stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prlntery, Inc 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills, Boston, U. S. A. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all si/.es. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Kogan I'rintlng House, 523 Plymouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cata- logue. Raedlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000. 90^ I In the Erection of I 1 FOLEY GREENHOUSES I I Only the; Best of ^fateri8l Is Used. f I In designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house | I is intended — thereby aSSuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. | THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer Builders Heating Engineers | Chicago, 111. s"^^SS I ^iiniiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiiiMiiMiiiiiiinrHJiriiiiiiiMitiiitiiuMniiitHmiiiiiiniiiMiluiiriniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiMiiuiitiMitHiiiiiiiiiMiiiniriiiriiiMiiiMiuHiiiiiiiiriiitiitrMiiiiiiiiiiMiiri Mention the American Florist when writing Main Office and Factor? 3100 S. Spaalding Ave. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. BfANVFACTVRBD BY CLAY & SON. STRATFORD. LONDON. ENGLAND M&ntion the American Florist when writing 1860-1919 "ALL-HEART" CYPEESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PEOKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. GREENHOUSE LUMBER I LOOCLAND UJMBER CO., Lockland, 0. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogue. GIBLIN & CO.. UTICA. N. Y. Wired Toothpicks 10,000. $2.25: 50.000. $9.76. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. 1919. The American Florist. 175 i: \\ ftfififififififififififi >«V^^s#s^^ 'snvsftwiVf n^'/yi 'c 'A' r ' r *^ ^ ^^^^^ WIN $100^ THREE TIMES ;l: \A/'E want to buy the services and talent of some bright persons to aid us in the selection of phrases, telling of certain merits of Our Boilers. Wc claim for Our Boilers these qualities: (1) Long Duration of Fire.— "it Lets the Florist sleep." (2) Saving of Fuel.— "What phrase shall we use for this." (3) Saving of Labor.— "What phrase shall we use for this." (4) Long Life Without Repairs.— "What phrase shall we use for this." Long duration of fire, saving of fuel, saving of labor, freedom from repairs — are qualities and merits all founded and grounded on the distinctive construction of our boilers, namely: long draft travel, thorough absorption of heat, large and efficient flue surfaces. We want to get the good advertising phrases, on the three points, described above and we are willing to pay liberally for them. We will pay $100.00 in cash for each of the phrases selected by us for advertising purposes. We will adopt one phrase (the best) applying to each feature. In the event of more than one person submitting a winning phrase, the full amount of $100.00 will be awarded to each. It is not necessary to own a Giblin boiler to enter this contest. Full details of this contest will be made known on request. Write for contest detail! and catalogue of Boilers. It Lets the Florist Sleep GIBLIN AND CO., Utica,N.Y. Makers of Greenhouse Boilers Contest closes December 1st, 1919. Awards will be made January Ist, 1920. Send Conditions of Contest \ Name Town County State 176 The American Florist. Aug. 9, Index to Advertisers. Advance (^ — Itl AKredLozierRosery.lM Allen Geo V 142 Allen J K 155 Alpha Floral Co 159 AmerjcanBulbCo I AmIingECCo 151 Anderson S A 159 Angermueller G H Co 152 Aphine Mfg Co l7i Astoria Florist 158 Atascadero Seed Co.. 166 Avenue Floral Co... 160 Baer Julius 159 Banner Evergr'n Co. 144 Barnard WW Co .164 Bassett& Washburn. 144 Baumer Aug 161 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.l53 begerow's. 158 Berger Bros [152 Berning H G 152 Blackistoneinc 161 BodgerJ & Sons Co!l66 Bolgiano J & Son... 164 Bramley &Son I6I Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 162 Breitmeyer's J Sons! 158 Broadway Florist. . 159 Brown A J Seed Co. \b'> Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 166 Bryan AlonzoJ 167 Buchbinder Bros... in Buckbee H W '160 BudloDfCo J A....!l45 Burpee VV A Co.. 99 164 California Florists.. 159 Central Floral Co. . 161 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 176 Chjcago Flower Growers Assn ....151 C ark EB Seed Co.. 166 Carke'sSonsD ....157 Clay&Son 174 CoanJJ jss Conaid & Jones Co! ".16S Cooke Geo H 161 Cowee W J 174 CoyHCSeedCo.:;;i67 Craig Robt Co 169 Danker Fred A 160 DardsChas 157 Dietsch A &Co IV Uominion Floral Co. 158 DornerF& Sons Oo. 169 Orakos Co 157 Rfeef H A...III i69'l76 Duluth Floral Co...lhU DunippJohnH 138 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..174 tble Charles 157 tdwardsFold'g Boi .174 ElmCiiyNur8(;o...i68 i^rne & Co 150 Excell Laboratories. Tl Eyres HG 159 Fallon Florist. ..!!!iiS7 Floiists' Hail Ass'n .IV tlorist Specialty Co. Ill i'oerster Co Joseph .146 roley Greentwuse „MfgCo 174 FordMC 155 Ford WillianrP...; 155 Fox J M &5onInc .li9 trauenfelder C I6u freeman Mrs) B 159 |f"C H :|60 Frey&Frey I60 rriedman ]6i FromeotHE 135 gf"" Chas :;i66 Futterman B'os 154 Galvin Thos F . 159 Gasser J M Co . ....'.158 General Bulb qq ,^3 Giblin&Co 174 175 GnattOveCoTbe... H GodineauR& M....167 Goldstein 1 155 GorbamPrinteryYnc!l74 GrakeiowChas H...158 GrandRapids FloCo . 160 Grimm & Gorly 161 Gude Bros . 157 Habermebl'sSons jj'.157 Hardesty & Co. 159 Hart George B 155 Hart Henry 158 Haven Seed Co The. 164 Heacock Jos Co 169 Heinl JohnG & Son. 160 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis 158 Henry Co The John. 151 Henshaw Floral Co, 155 Hentz &Nash 154 Herr Albert M 169 Hess &Swoboda.... 158 Hession 159 Hews & Co AH. ..HI Hill D Nursery Co .168 Hollywood Gardens. 158 Holm & Olson 158 Holton & HunkelCo. 1.53 Hort Advertiser 173 Hort Trade Journal.. HI Hurff Edijar F 164 Hurst & Son 164 Ickes-BraunMill Co. IV Idlewild Greenhs 161 Imperial Gardens ...146 Jahn Hugo 158 Jones Percy 146 Joy Floral Co 157 Kahler Pottery Co ..III Kasting W F Co I Keller Pott'yfo Geo. Ill Keller Sons J B......159 Kelway & Son' 165 Kennicolt Bros Co.. 149 Kervan Co The 155 KesslerWm 155 KottmillerA 1.57 Kroeschell Bros Co. 174 Kruchtenjohn 151 Kuehn CA 153 Kuhl Geo A 166 Kuhls H B Fred 173 Lager & Hurrell ....168 Landreth.SeedCo...164 Lang Flo & NursCo.160 Lange A 157 Leikens 1^0 Levine & Co 141 LiggitC U 169 Littlefield Florist.. ..160 Lockland Lum Co. .174 Long Island Flo Co.l.=8 Longren A F 169 Louise FlowerShoo.159 McCallum Co. ..150 153 McGillRC&Co....l64 McHutchison& Co. 164 Mackie William 155 Malandre Bros 160 Mangel 161 Matthews theFlo'st .159 MattbewsonJ E 157 May& CoLL .161 MeconiPaul 155 MetaireRidee Nurs .160 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 156 Michell HenryFCo..l66 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 151 Millang Joseph A 154 Miller A L 166 Miller Floral Co 160 Miller & Musser ....151 Moninger J C Co. ...IV MorseCC&Co 163 MunsonH 176 Murray Samuel 161 Nat'l Florists' Board qf Trade IV Neidinger Jos G Co .152 Newell A 160 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 155 NY Floral Co 161 Niessen Leo Co 152 North Shore Flo Co 160 PappasDJ 159 Park Floral t:o 159 Peacock Dahlia F'm.lfS PeacockER Lo ....163 Pearson E W. 159 PedrickGR&Son,.164 Penn the Florist 161 Pennock Co S S'. 142 Perfection ChemCo.IM Peters& Reed Potty. Ill Petersen HA Ltd...l(.I Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 153 Philips Bros 160 Pierce F O Co IV GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTKIDGE & CO. 2203 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO. ILL. Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wbeeler Seed Co 162 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 160 PlUsbury IL 161 Pittsb'rgbCutFloCo.152 Podesta &Baldocchi.l6l Poehlmann Bros Co. 147 Pollworth C C Co. ..153 Polykranas Geo J ...155 Potter Floral Co.... 157 PressingSeedCoWC162 \ Pulverized Manure Co The 176 Pyfer AT & Co 144 Raedlein Basket Co. 146 Randall A L Co 151 RandairsFloShop..l61 Randolph & Mc- Clements 160 Rawlings Elmer 167 Ready Reference... 170 Reed & Keller Ill Regan Ptg House ... 176 Reid Edw 152 Reinberg Geo 151 Reinberg Peter 147 Rice Bros .153 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 163 RiceJ H 174 Riedel& Meyer 155 RobinsonJCSeedCo.163 RockVl'mL Flo Co, .160 RodgeraJ W 160 Rohnert Waldo 167 Rosery Floral Co ...161 Routzahn Seed Co.. 164 Rusch G&Co 153 .SaakeO C 157 Safepack Mills 166 SceeryEdw 159 Schiller the Florist.. 159 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son. 159 176 SchlingMax 161 Schmidt Chas L 161 Shaffer Geo Co 161 Sharp Partridge & Co 176 Sheppard H W 161 Sheridan Walter F..155 Siebrecht George C..155 Simon & Son IN 163 Situations & Wants. 141 Skidelsky SS& Co... 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No. 1628 TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company, Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameno, Chicago. Subscription, United Slates and Mexico, $1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, 82.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St. , Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Oppicers— J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fettbrb, Detroit. Mich , Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-fifth annual convention will be held at Detroit. Mich.. August 19-21. 1919. Thirty- sixth annual convention at Cleveland. C, 1930. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at New Yort, September 23 25, 1919. Officers— Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; John H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. Thou Art the Queen of Flowers. Tliere came at purple even An angel from llie pbies. To bear a ffift of Heaven To frladden human eyes; So now I see adorning My preen and dewy lawn This flower of the mominK, Bora at the early dawn. Thou art the Queen of Flowers, Thou sweet, enchantlnc: rose. The fairest in the bowers. Kissed by the breeze that blows: So sway my heart forever And make it beauty's throne. That I. indeed, mav never Dwell in this world alone. Upon the air ascend ine ITow fraErant is thy breath. Wilh dainty odors blending- Beyond the lands of death; Tho holy incense offered Upon the ffolden shrine The sweetest ever proffered Before the throne divine. I'll pluck thee for the maiden Who nledKcd her love to me. Whose heart is richly laden With Its sincerity: She shall become the wearer Of thee, my rose divine. For none indeed Is fairer Than this sweetheart of mine. — O. McCullouRh in Toronto Mail and Kmpii'e: SWEET PEAS UNDER GLASS. An Interesting Treatise by Wm. Sim, Well-Known Authority, Cliltondale, Mass., in the 1919 Bulletin of the American Sweet Pea Society. Cultivation of Winter-Flowering; Spencers William Sim, the well known sweet pea specialist of Cliftondalo, Mass., has the following in the 1919 Bulletin of the American Sweet Pea Society re- garding the cultivation of the Spencer type of early or winter-flowering va- rieties : "The site selected for building a greenhouse should be high and dry, with protection, if possible, from the northwest. The land should have a gravel subsoil, and if this is overlaid with eight inches to one foot of good loam, you have an ideal site for sweet pea growing under glass. Any good loam with the addition of half-rotted cow manure, with occasionally an ap- plication of lime, is well suited for sweet peas. It is entirely unnecessary to use decayed pasture land or +0 make a special compost and renew this every year, as I have some houses which have been producing fine crops each suc- cessive season for 15 years without any renewal of the soil. I believed that the results obtained did not warrant the expense of changing. We make a practice of spreading a coat of half- rotted cow manure over the whole sur- face of the soil. On top of this manure, we apply a liberal dose of air-slaked lime, which kills all worms, and also makes the process of mixing with the soil more congenial to those who do the work, by preventing the manure from sticking to the shoes. We mix this with the soil in the house and go down to the gravel. House Construction. "The house should be of even span running northeast and southwest. The sides should be at least eight feet high. The pitch of house should be steep, so th.nt from the floor of greenhouse to the ridge would be about 2.3 feet. The front of llie greenhouse should have seven feet of glass and one foot of concrete. The back should have five feet of glass and three feet of concrete. The ventilators of the roof should be continuous on both sides, and the side ventilators should also be continuous both sides and should be hinged to the eaves plate and be one foot deep and open from the lower side out. By having the side ventilation in that position, the draught produced, when opened, does not strike the plants the same as if placed lower down the sides. A house 41 feet wide is, in my judgment, about the right size. The rows should be planted three feet away from the sides and five feet between the rows. All heating pipes for a house this size can be placed along the sides without taking away light to any extent and giving an equal tem- perature throughout the house. In a wider house it would be necassary to distribute the pipes throughout. Cultivation. "The early type of sweet pea can be had in bloom at any season. This is brought about by timing successive sowings of seeds, and by regulating the temperature of the greenhouse after- wards. Seeds may be planted if the house is ready, directly where they are to grow. This is the best practice. If the house is not ready they may be sown in beds and transplanted or sown in pots and shifted. In sowing the seeds we use a marker 2y2 inches deep and 21/2 inches apart: this is made about 12 feet long so tha,t a row can be marked off in a few minutes. One seed is dropped into every hole and the soil pressed together over the seed. It is essenti.al, if good sweet peas are desired, that the plants should be grown the greatest length of time at as low temperature as possible until near the period when you wish the plants to bloom, when it will be necessary to increase the tempera- ture in order to produce color and have the plants hold their buds. What seems to trouble most growers are mildew, .J78. The American Florist. Aug.\i6r niphids, I'ed ; spiiier. ' hud droi and metho4_x)f staking^ ^ .,_ "Mildew 'is brought on throug-h ym- proper ventilation and manipulation ol: the steam pipes. From observations, mildew always starts in tlie house where the air is dead in the two corners where the steam supply enters. Tlie headers of the steam coils being- located there, an undue amount of heat is given oft at all times, unless these are thoroug-hly insulated. Once the mildew starts in corners, and the house gets into a wet, clammy condition, the fun- g-us spreads over a whole house in less time than it takes to write these lines.' I have never used anything foi- a remedy, believing that prevention was a better course than trying- to cure, and have not been troubled to any ex- tent with it. "Aphis will appear, and -unless held in check will soon ruin a crop. We have used, for many years, fumigating tobacco dust. As soon as aphis sliows itself we give the house what -.ve call a double dose, that is, two applications the same night, giving the first at dusk and the other about 10 to ]1 o'clock. This keeps the smoke in the house the whole night and will kill most of the nphids. On the following night, we give a single dose, setting oft at dusk. In a house 41 feet wide, we use three rows of 12-inch pie plates, placed every eight feet apart for a double dcse and IG feet av-art for a single dose. We cover the bottom of the plate with one inch -of tobacco dust,- making the. center slightly conical. In setting- the dust off "ive iise an ordina.ry oil can filled . -with w.crod ...ilcohol. We light the end .bi;''tlje, .'Spoilt and . quirt 'a' few.,dj-ops of'Vtlie l^andng, liquid into the .dustj, which will commence, to burn a. Very littli. This nialces-the ■i\;orR of IJglitinfr off, very simple and speedy; .T!j;J ijigiitfe set^cted for fumigating- .should. -^'o.'ai? calmfis possible, with the plants fairly dry and the temperature cool. ' IDpses should be kept up frequently in quick succession so that all those . emerging from the eggs are killed before they .c,an. do much damage and breeding commences. Ftimigating- -may be con- tinued, for a few nights in succession w-ithout injury, but if repeated too often the plants will have a sickly look which, in sweet pea language, mea is stop. With good air, they soon emerge from this condition and obtain a fine, healthy apearance. If a house is absolutely clean at the time picking commences, it will hardly be necessary to fumigate the rest of the crop. If this has to be resorted to, the plants should be picked ■ vei-y clean and given a day or two • r'ttt air out before picking commences • ; -a^-aiB, , as blooms permeated with to- ba'CcoL smoke are very offensive. -"Ked spider infects plants that come in' direct contact with the. dry heat ■emanating from steam pipes.- AVhere •-•the plants are kept a distance of three 'V'f est from these, red spider will scarcely - ever "show thetnsfelves. • Many growers have heating pipes suspended from col- umns supporting the rows. It wonld •■ 'Be an impossibility, to keep such -vines 'f'-elean; a, house just large enough to be ■''-heated from . the sides reduces the ' -Chances of red spider to a minimum, '■■''•'\k& the front and back rows are three "'■f^t away from these vines and the -heat from these rises upward and cir- culates the air in the house, just as ' hot water circulates in the heatin.^: sys- tem, so that the hot air is "consumed" by the air of the greenhouse before the plants are touched. Bud Drop. ^"Tl.iis trijuiile.can tae.bj'ouglit about at will. It is caused by the atmosphere of the liouse being overcharged with cold moisture. Ayonone Avho has had experience knows the minute he enters a sweet pea house if the conditions for "bud drop" exist. The trouble is more apt to come in periods of cloudy weather. On dull days the vines, through the absence of light, and by keeping up a flowering temperature, make a tender growth. The buds are also tender, and if they are to stick the atmosphere must be sweet and biioyant. In such times the manipulation of the steam pipes and the ventilators is the only means of combating the trouble. Ventilation should be given with .great -Wm. Sim, Cliftondale, Maas.-^' ■ ' ■-.'- ■ ... — TT — .' t'. — ' ■ .':- :-; e;.'j:- 'i; ' — ^~r care'f-sq-' as- ' tS 'preVenC^-tbo: s'Jddea changes; ' the venfifatbrs- ' should -b^ opened'-a little at a fihie and theheating pipes gradfially shut 'Off." ' In cloudy ■'-periods they' should" be kept rather on the 'warm th^n on" the cool side. I r^i-e- f ei' o, tempera turfe of -67 - degrees oil bright days, and 58' to -60 degrees on dull days with a night temperature of 50 degrees to .52 deg'rees. ■ "I have never seen any bad results from the temperature dropping to -l.o de- grees or 40 degrees in zero weather. I think it is much better for the plants if it goes down to 46 degrees, for by keep- ing the temperature .up to 50 degrees in zero we.ather means too much arti- ficial heat, and the vines become thin and exhaust themselves. I believe the condition produced by the shafting oft of steam pipes without propsr atten- tion to the : ventilation is bad for the hea;l thy growth of the plants. But the principal Caiise' of bud drop is in the afternoon Avhen the house is closed up tO- hold what is advisab'ie of the sun's warmth. This heat is allowed to chill as the temperature drops. Enough pipes should be turned nn in good season so the atmosphere will never get damp and sticky, but slo'wlv f.all to the desired temperature for the night. I have had no -case of bud dropping for many years, but it keeps a man continu.ally on the job attending to ventilation and steam pipes. Many miles are trodden each day in the month of March, popecially when the .=un is in and out. Along- in April, wlien the days arc long and tne sun luns'high, the sweet peas jCan be grown rnnch: ooc'ler without having bud dcsp. The ahs'encp of light in mid-winter while keeping no a flow- ering terhpcrature. makes th-r h.-trdest time for the gro^^-er. Tylnff and Staking:. "The best method of doing this is to /im a wire lengthwise of the house di- rectly over the row, 10 feet, if possible, from the ground. This should be 'leld in place by cross wires at intervals of eight feet or 10 feet. While the plants arc small, short bamboo canes, those that are practically worn out. abo'ut two feet to three feet long, are inserted every three feet in the center of the.- row. Commence at one end with a ball of white cotton string and rtm out horizontally along the sides of the row, going around the stakes and making a tie at- every five or six stakes to pre- vent slackening. When the plants have reached the top of the stakes insert a longer and stronger stake ev.?ry eight feet and tie the top to the -overhead -\viie. A cypress stake, one inch square, is good for this purpose, or two or three long bamboo canes tied together make a very neat arrangement. ' PinchiDg: the Stools. "This I believe is entirely unnecessary with this type of sweet pea. The only thing I see about it is it makes the vines grOw all to top, while the quality of th-? blooms is not increased, . tliC amount of Hovering- shoots gi-eatly di- minished, giving a corresponding li.cht crop, -ivhile what flowers are i-irodiu'-ed are so high up that it is harder to reach them, consequently the time consumed in picking is much more than if tiie blossoms were within easy reacli. This type, if given sufficient space all over, will bloom as freely one foot from tlie- ground as-10..feet. Watering. "In their early stages in the autumn the plants require considerable water, and in fine weather may be watered overhead, btit as the days shorten tlie amount of water should also be les- sened. I never use water overhead after the beginning of November. When -In full crop, they require much water, and if the drainage is good, cannot be over- Vi'atered. Sheep manure is \-ery bene- ficial at times, and may be applied three or four times in the season, washing it in. This may be applied at :iny time of their growth, but it is presinned that the gro-ner has, in preparing the soil, added enough to carry the crop into full bloom. Varieties to Grow. "Since the dissemination of the Spen- cer type I have grown practicall.v every variety that came along. I have done this because I have secured a grtat deal of personal enjoyment in seeing the new ones come into flower, but as money makers there ai-^ only a few: in fact, mj' salesman said to me, 'Grow- only Christmas Pink.' This is a color that takes with the great masses, .tnd if good, can always be sold in any quantity. 'Venus would be my second choice, being the finest formed flower of an.v: the color is blush pink. It is an immense cropper, producing more flow- ers than any variety I have grown. Mrs. .Skaaeh would be my next selec- tion, the color is much like Countess Spencer. White Orchid conies next, be- in.g- the best -v\liite I have yet grown. There nre a few more worthy of grow- in.g. such as Mrs. Chas. Zvolanek, lav- ender, Belgian Hero, orange: but wliat 1919, The Am ERIC A^N Florist. the public most desires is tlie fii'st named one and the next four. Marketing;. "Boston is the marlcet for prac- tically all ray sweet peas, the bunch yequired there being one containing- 25 sprays with an average of three blooms to the spray. Should the number of blooms to the spray be lacking. 30 or more sprays should be used, making a nnifonn .sized bunch. Pickers, of s^veet long- enough; it does not seem to mat- ter whetiier the wood is hard or soft. He says it does not make any difference wliether the cut is next an eye or mid- way between. The leaves are not trim- med. His cutting bed is on the side of the house, facing north. .The sand is flne Jersey gravel, and is used (he entire season. When the cuttings are set, he' g-ives one good -(vatering, after that only a light spray through a fine rose to moisten the foliage, once a day in or- SWEET PEAS UNDER GLASS. At William Sim's, Cliftondale, Mass. peas never count more than a few time.s: they get to know the .size v/ith- out countin.g. I have never made a practice of grading the blooms. A much nicer bunch can be made if a few .short- er stemmed sprays are put in the front of the bunch, with tlie longer stems ot the back. Of course, growers of sweet peas know that at a cert.iin period of the crop the stems are longest; after this period the length of stem gradually shortens, .so that a crop at its best is a grade or two better than one that is past its best." Polnsettia Cuttings. There p.re many propagators who are successful with mo.st of their .stock, bni who find the poinsettia difficult and very uncertain. One batch of cuttings after another meets with indiU'eront success. They wilt and do net come up ag-ain. or rot sets in and the whole bed damps off over night. A small oil boiler is connected up with pipes to get a little bottom heat, curtains are drawn alon.g the front of the bed to keep off drafts, cuttings are taken and made with tlie greatest care, but while there is a good strike now and then, ttiere is |.,' no certainty, and the problem remains unsolved. There are several successful growers in Philadelphia, Pa., who root practi- cally all the cuttings they put in; in fact, H. I. Faust of Merlon, declares he roots about 10.5 out of every hundred. He potted ],2(!0 out of his last batch of 1,200 cutting-.». He always counts liis cuttings just before they are put in the sand, allowing from three to five over each hundre'd, so as to be sure that he wilt be able to pot up 100, and as he loses so few, he is always over. His stock plants are grown inside, all, in .six inch pots. Cuttings are taken when dinary summer temperature, but in hot weather several sprayings. The first two days, if the sun is strong, he lays papers over them. There is no bottom heat. In 15 days, each cutting has a fine bunch of roots and is then potted. The outside of the glass, over the bed, has a light coat ot zewentine, like whitewash. Three inches of top venti- lation in the house is all that is allowed. He believes that men w-ho have cut- ting troubles, coddle the stock too much. If thty would just stick them in, and then treat them like anything else, the results would astonish "them. The Robert Craig Co. roots and grows poinsettias with the greatest e;ise. The stock plants are .-ill in four-inch pots, grown ittside. .Batch after batch are taken a.s soon as ready at this season. 10,000 to 13,000 IJeiBg in the Ised' all the time. The cutting bed is on the north side of an e-v-en-span house with cheesecloth covering oh side of iiouse. on the glass outside overhead, and a curtain hangs along the front to keeii the sun from bed on bright dtiys. 'I'here is a steam pipe turned, on at night un- der the bed to supply a little bottom heat. Drafts of air are not allo.wed to strike the cuttings. The.v receive but the initial watering when put in, and light sprayings to moisten the foliage on hot days. They root in two weeks. Care must be taken in potting, not to let the roots get the least dry, as this catises the foliage to wilt and gives tHem quite a check. Cutting's are gen- erally made short, so as to insure a good supply of bottom leaves. Mr. Craig has found that early in August, or even later, the cutting taken from, a four- inch pot plant will still make a good three or four-inch pot plant for the Christmas trade. The plant from which the cuttirg is taken, then branches, and will, in tlie same pot. produce two or three good flowers which are in good demand from retailers for their basket work. H. C. Woltewaite has no trouble with poinsettia cuttings, rooting them, in a side bench in sand and in pans of sand. They get a good soaking at first, and again as they appear to need it. When first put in, they are covered witli news- papers for a couple of days, and then the bright sun through clear glass, no shading whatever. The .average is from 00 to 95 safely rooted out of a hundred. This is the experience of tliroe good growers, and it certainly does . seem e:isy when you know how. Beacon. N. Y. — Benjamin Hammond, well known maniifacturer of insecti- cides and greenhouse paint, has been . appointed to succeed himself as mem- ber of the board of education for a term of three years. The re-appointment of Mr. Hammond, who has served on school boards here for the past 2S years, was received with much favorable com- ment. • • SWEET PEAS UNDER GLASS. At William Sim's, Cliftuiiciale, Miiss 180 The American Florist. Aug. 16, THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. KUt, Phila^ Pa. Next Week in the Flower Shop. While it is ratlier hard to keep up any degree of enthusiasm these dull August days, one does not need to go to sleep. This extreme has been known to obcur, as the writer once saw a re- Hydrangea paniculata is now in. A large wreath of this, made solid, deco- rated with lavender or purple asters, and a good bow of ribbon, makes a fine window piece. While such designs may cost a dollar or two for material they are a paying investment, having good advertising value. Large, well made prepared magnolia or oak leaf wreaths, decorated in the same way, are attract- ive and can be used a number of times. SUMMER BASKETS. SmiiU Basket of Gladioli and Budbeekia. taller in a small shop, who tilting his chair across the doorway, so he would get the air, fell fast asleep, which ac- tion did not add to the wideawake ap- pearance of his store. John Wanamaker, years ago, origi- nated the August furniture sale, which was an inst.int success and gave this usually dull period great activity. It is now the month of the year for the sale of furniture over the entire United States. Not only is this department greatly benefited, but in all parts of the store goods are invitingly displayed to catch the eye of the increased number of visitors. No matter how little business, or how light the demand, the shop should al- ways look inviting. In the first place, it should be scrupulously clean; then a few nice, well-placed plants in jardi- nieres or pot covers on pedestals or tables. A wicker window box stand, with two or three ferns, is a good orna- ment and salable as well. All the store furniture, if kept dusted and rubbed up, looks new, but neglected and dusty, it appears second-hand. Above all, keep the window and front of the store attractive. Every passer- by is a possible customer. The florist, from the decorative nature of his goods, can, and should, have his the most no- ticeable shop in the block. Porch plants, tubbed evergreens and gay blossomed window boxes should all find a place on the front, which, all together, will com- pel even those in the passing street cars to turn and have a look. August, probably more than any other, is the preparatory month, when all the planned work of the summer, the alterations or fixing up, painting, etc., has to be hurried .along and fin- ished before the fall activities set in. There is now an opportunity to fea- ture the Florists' Telegraph Delivery. There is no adjunct to the business that can be made more profitable than mem- bership in this association. Nothwith- standing, however. Its well-planned and smooth-running machinery, the great- est efficiency can only be obtained by the earnest co-operation ot each mem- ber. Every order he works up in his own store means a clean profit of 20 per cent for himself, and the same for his correspondent. Each order creates new business, opening an avenue for flowers that did not exist before. In every way possible, this idea should be featured and kept before the patrons of the store and the general public all the time, as not one-tenth of the people know that flowers can be delivered Jii this way. The words. "Members of the F. T. D.," on the window is not suffi- cient. The emblem of the association, and other signs, should be on duty in the window or about the store all the time. Special window decorations, with tags of florists of other cities, copies of filled telegraphic orders, miniature tele- graphic lines, etc., and other detail, should be made several times a year. One must be enthusiastic and believe thoroughly in tliis plan to get the most out of it. Simply to join and wait for the other fellow to send orders is too half-hearted to be successful. .\ster i)lants in pots are now in sea- son a.nd are good stock to carry. Sold either singly or several together in a pan or basket, they are quite showy. They are also useful to give color to a window box in which the other flower- ing stock is passe. Some growers will have gloxinias in flower at this time. These are very rich-looking in their wonderfnl^eolor- ings, and just what particular people want. Summer Baskets. In the list of outdoor summer flowers, there is afforded a great variety in form ana color 'with which to arrange many artjstic .ind pleasing- combinations. Among them are larkspurs in their vari- ous shades of blue, and those of the an- nuals in which zinnias, with their varia- tions in form and size, from the minia- tures \ip to flowers four inches in diam- eter, both single and double, which in their great range of colors from white to the most dazzling scarlet, afford ma- terial for very striking combinations. Gladioli are wonderful in their great variety; nothing could be more beauti- ful than well-opened i^pikes of the ,softly blended colors with their orchid-like flowers. Hydrangea-,, in their whites, pinks and blues, .are effective, working up well with other flowers-. The sum- mer cosmos, with its white and pink SUMMER Coiiv,'ilescent Basket— Su BASKETS. mraer Fruits and Flowers, 1919. The American Florist. 181 TABLE DECORATION DE LUXE BY "F. T. D." POCHELON, DETROIT, MICH. shades, is also a great favorite. Cle- matis paniculata, with its lace-like sprays of snowy white aiid delightful fra.grance, adds an air of elegance to any combination. Rudbeckia Golden Glow has a color all its own, which is adaptable to many arrangements. The gaillardia, with its orange and red combination, the core- opsis, the cornflower and many other of the annuals, can all be used to good advantage. There is no question but certain dis- tinct colors, or shades of the same, when combined, look muct' better than oth- ers. Max Schling, of rTew York, an authority on such arrangements, says that no combination is so helpless but what a spray or two of white or green will bring about a pleasing harmony. Gather together a few stems of the larkspur, add some pink zinnias; tliis. together with a spray or two :)f tne cle- matis and sprigs of the golden privet, will make a verj' pleasing bunch for a vase. Many very attractive combinations can be made with the above flowers ar- ranged in the various types of vase baskets, some slender, with high handles, others full, -with lower twisted handles, or again, in long narrow box like forms, with handles at the ends. Pink gladioli, with larkspur, look well in a rather high vase basket, as does the rudbeckia, with white gladioli. A basket of zinnias in their varied colors is a picture in itself, as is the white and pink cosmos. Sprigs of the golden and green privet work in well in almost all these arrangements. Baskets of all red, all yellow or any other self color, are striking, and look best when the basket is of a shade that blends or contrasts with the flower, as pink in a blue basket, or all light blue in a pink basket. Reds are safe in a green or brown basket, as are yellow or orange shades, which also look well in white. Gilt or silvered baskets have a finish that is pleasing with almost any color. Ribbons, the width depending on the size of the bas- ket, give a finish that is worth much more than the additional cost. "While the summer transient trade in all stores outside the shopping districts, is never very brisk, it is still less where there is no effort made to encourgage it by inviting displays. The cost of a few baskets arranged with outside flowers is no more than if the stock was carried in original bunches, as if nec- essary, it can be taken from the bas- kets and sold or used in design work. Having them made up and displayed, with always a few samples of this classy work on hand, means many sales that otherwise would have been missed. People frequently buy things that they had no intention of purcliasing, but tlieir beauty or attractiveness suggests to their mind that this would brighten the sick room of a friend and the sale is made. "Convalescent" baskets of flowers and selected fruits o;: the season, such as peaches, pears, plums, grapes, etc, are very tempting, almost certain to be admired, and for which, if displayed, quite a trade could be worked up. Table Decoration De Luxe. We present herewith an illustration of an unusually attractive table decor- ation at the annual dinner of the officers of the Dodge Motor Car Co., every de- tail of the artistic arrangement, ack- nowledged by those present as one of the most unique and unusual they had ever seen, showing the clever work of "F. T. D." Pochelon, of the L. Bemb Floral Co., Detroit, Mich. The illustration gives only a slight idea of the real beauty and artistic ef- fect of this decoration. The tank which was 16 feet in diameter, two feet deep, holding nearly 500 gallons of water, contained nearly 500 fish of various sizes and colors, loaned by the city aquarium, while a number of ducidings swam contentedly on its mirrored sur- face. An electric fountain with vari- ous colored lights, formed the center, a beautiful effect further embellished with orchids, water lilies, ferns .and cyperus. Suirounding the aquarium, was a table about three feet in width, simply, but artistically, arranged with red roses, pansies and maidenhair fern. Just inside the table, and surrounding the tank, was a minature auto drive of crushed stone, on which were midg- et cars and their occupants. Inside of this drive, or more properly, the em- bankment, .a two-foot slope made of green moss contained groups of dwarf euonymus representing shrubbery. Il- luminating the drive, were small Jap- anese lampposts at intervals of two feet, and between these were candles. In addition, four large calcium lights, hid- den behind lattice-work screens covered with smilax, cast a beautiful color ef- fect. This feature, which was car- ried out by the chief lighting director of a telephone company, proved a splendid adjunct to the decoration. The seating arrangement was such that every guest had a view of the aquarium. The banquet room itself was trans- formed into a veritable bower of beauty. T.he ceiling was practically invisible, being covered v/ith smilax, loretta vine and palm leaves. The walls were screened with lattice work embellished with the same material. Statues were loaned from the art mu- seum and were placed to excellent ad- vantage throughout the room as were several boxwoods. Overhead, several Japanese lanterns gave the whole a somewhat Oriental effect. Needless to say, the arrangement required consider- able forethought and many days and nights of careful planning. M. B. Penn Awarded Gold Medal. A gold medal, the highest award at the summer exhibition of the North Shore Horticultural Society, held at -Horticultural hall, Manchester-by-the- Sea, Mass.. August 6-7. was awarded to Penn, The Florist, Boston. Mass. The prize was for a dinner table dec- oration for eight covers. There were nine competitors. The arrangement, designed and executed by John Eise- mann, artist, designer and decorator for Penn, consisted of delphiniums and Ophelia and Irish Fire Flame roses. 182 The American Florist. Aug. 16', Card-Indexing: Customers. HOW IT'S DOKE. "I want some flowers tor a birthday gift to a friend of mine," said the lady who entered the store. "Not one of your family, Mrs. Wilks?" inquired tha florist. "No. There, those roses are what I want." And while he wrote the order, he remarked : "This is not the month when the birthdays come in your family, is it?" And she, to pass the time in casual conversation, re- plied: "No. Mine is in July, my hus- band's and my daughter's in Novem- ber, and one of the boys' in January, and the other's in March." "Pretty well scattered through the year. And I suppose they are spread out the same way when it comes to days of the month?" "Well — no. Most of them are towards the end of the month. One is earlier, on the fifth." "Whose is that?" "That is Robert's." "All the others are late in the month?" "Yes," checking them on her fingers, "one on the twentieth — " "Your husband's?" "No. His is the twenty-fifth. My daughter's is the one on the twentieth. Henry's comes in between, on the twenty-third." "And yours still later?" "Yes. On the twenty-eighth." The order was written. The lady made her exit, never dreaming she had done more than fill a little time with casual talk. The florist opened a drawer of his card index file. "Wilks — Wilks— here it is." (Writing.) "Mr. —November 25. Mrs. — July 28. Miss — November 20. Robert — March 5. Henry — January 23. I do not believe they will give the boys flowers, but I guess a note to the family a week be- fore each of the other dates will bring me orders." ODD MOMENTS BRING RETURNS. " Many a florist has added information to his memorandum book or card index in just such a ~n'ay as that described time of sale. The state of the weather itnd the time of year are also impor- tant factors, the flowers being allowed to develop much farther in the dull months of winter. Many growers fall down in this detail, often cutting stock a day too soon in order to swell up a light shipment. Again they go to the other extreme in bright sunny weather of early spring in not cutting often enough, allowing the buds to open too far. The soaking or curing of the buds immediately after cutting is most im- portant. They should be placed in jars iif fresh, clean water as soon as possi- ble after being cut, and kept in a cool room free from drafts for at least from four to six hours, or preferably over night, so that the stems, foliage and (lowers are full of w^ater. They are then in a condition to ship and keep a reasonable time until placed in water again. Too often they are cut, sprinkled, and packed at once, or on the other hand, placed in jars of water that has done duty many times before. Grading the stock into its various sizes is a great advantage in its favor when it is offered for sale. There is then no rough usage in "handling or sorting by men who are often in a great hurry. All stock should be put up in" bundles of 25, wrapped in a sheet of fairly stout paper that will come just above the buds but still leave them exposed, and reach 'almost to the bot- tom of the stems. Any paper house will cut the paper the desired size for the various grades which can then be stenciled or rubber-stamped with the grade and grower's number. The stock J. F. AMMANN, EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. President Society of American Florists. is now in a condition to handle con- veniently and without bruising. Or- ders are quickly selected, being counted 25 at a time. They are packed in the oiiginal bundles, being more easily fastened in the boxes either by wooden strips or tape. There has been but one objection made to this method of wrapping the stock, aud that is from the buyers who at times find short grades mixed with the longer sizes. This is a matter that will soon adjust itself, however, as "honesty is the best policy," which the gTower who will persist in such prac- tices, will soon find out to his cost. Not only roses, but much of the other stock that has to stand the rough usage of market handling, is the better for the grading and paper wrapper. Mignonette is greatly benefited as it snaps off so easily. Snapdragon is an- other flower that should be so pro- tected. Heliotrope, bouvardia and for- get-m.e-nots will keep rhuch better wtien wrapped in this way. These ' bundles do not want to be rolled so closely as to bruise the flowers, and much of the bottom foliage can be removed to ad- vantage; the string is to be tied out- side the paper in the middle in small packages- and near either end wliere more than one tie is necessary. When properly tied, the bundle is straight and open at both ends. RafBa is the' best to tie with, when it can be had. as it does not cut the paper. It is a question if carnations could not be better handled in this way, a3 so many flowers are broken off when they are being packed and taken in and out of jars in the various stages before being sold. While this method of preparation and protection of stock is becomirr the practice of many in above. The conversation may have started otit in quite a different way, and it may have ended in another fash- ion, but the casual chatter with which the salesman occupies his customer has often been made to divulge profit- able leads in some sucli manner. Since you find it is worth while to pass the time of day with patrons while making selections, writing or- ders, or waiting for change, why not get the most value possible out of the odd moments so spent? It it not neces- sary to question the customer closely; indeed it would be impertinent, not to say rude, to press a person for details of information when he is evidently not inclined to give it freely and easily. Tact — the first element of expert sales- manship — mitst be a predominating factor in handling people in this as in othei' dealings. The neighborhood florist, the proprie- tor of a store in a residential district, can use the card index to better ad- vantage than one in the business cen- ter of a large city. The florist in a small town or in the rural districts can employ it to great advantage. They 1919. The American Florist. i83 E. A. FETTERS, DETROIT, MICH. Vice-President Society of American Florists. are able to know their clientele fairly Intimately, and g-ather bits of news and information without effort. A YEliR AHEAD. Often a florist who knows the effect- ive use of personal correspondence and timely circularization, hears a bit of news and exclaims, "If I had only known that in time." Disgruntled at the opportunity that has slipped by, he puts the whole thing- from his mind, never thinking that a birthday, a wed- ding anniversary, and days celebrated for other reasons, come again in another twlevemonth. Perhaps a year later, he hears the news, too late again, and repeats his exclamation, not realiz- ing he did "know it in time." Per- haps it appears to him a trifling thing to jot down a memorandum and keep It for a whole year on the chance of securing an order. But such trifles constitute a successful business. Jotted flown, one at a time, they mount up In the course of months and years to a surprisingly large mass of informa- tion. Card index files, to be of greatest value, should be kept In proper form. One of the best systems for this trade consists of an index by names and an Index by dates. The latter need only be a reference index to the former. In It, a card for each day in the year con- tains brief notations indicating which name cards are to be consulted for that day. On a dull day the florist takes out his date cards for days a week or so hence and sends out what letters and circulars he wishes. Keeping from five to 10 days ahead all the while, he can use a portion of a dull day each week to drill up a tidy amount of busi- ness by this method. WHO DO YOU INDEX? How extensive should a card index be? Each florist can tell best for him- self what people are likely to be his customers. If he spends some time in thinking out whom he wants to reach, and why he wants to reach them, he will be able to construct for himself the basis of a card index system that win be btter than that devised for him in a fixed way by anyone else. One man who thinks that there is nothing like a card index for keeping track of people, says, "Everyone you meet is a possible CL-ntomer of yours. But how can you teach him when you have something to offer?" This man In- ".ludes a big field for himself when he says "everyone". But he cultivates the field to most advantage by endeav- oring- to ascertain just what point he can most easily get at in each person. Some women respond to suggestions that the abundance of flower,s at a cer- tain season makes table flowers inex- pensive. In few houses are table flow- ers a regular thing. It is more often the case that madame provides them for a succession of days, or even weeks, and then lapses. The florist who has her indexed is able to renew her patronge when he sees an oppor- tune time. "Keeping- everlastingly at it" is the prime factor in maintaining and drumming up trade, and the card index affords a guide and a stimulus to that end. Pre.'Jident Ammann. J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., the president of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, began his horticultural career in 1884 in the small greenhouses conducted by J. E. Jaeger at 1805 Sid- ney street, St. Louis, Mo., taking his turn at half of the night firing with the other grower, in addition to all of the day work, as was the custom at that time. In 1887, he started a small range at Alhambra, 111., consisting of three houses 50 feet long, heated by means of brick and tile flues under the benches. After several years of pros- perity here, he established the present plant at Edwardsville in 1892 with 3,000 square feet of glass. After 20 years of succesful business, the present J. F. Ammann Co. was organized, several of the older employes being taken into the firm. The principal market for the com- pany's products is St. Louis, Mo., all surplus cut flowers having been con- signed to C. A. Kuehn, the well-known wholesaler of that city, during the past 26 years. Miscellaneous stock has been grown for the retail trade during that period. The greenhouses are now in charge of LeRoy Smith, grower and vice-presi- dent of the company, while the secre- tary, E. H. Klein, is manager of the uptown store. As Mr. Ammann puts it, "we have never dabbled in seedlings or hybridizing, but have always been in the market for new things to keep our establishment up-to-date, and we now have about 60,000 square feet of glass." Mr. Ammann was born in St. Louis, Mo., May 15, 1868. He was the first president of the Illinois State Florists' Association, elected to that ofliee at the time of its organization 12 years ago, and is at present holding the position of secretary, having ably served in that position for several years. He stands high in the opinion of his fellow citizens of Edwardsville and is prominent in the business and civic interests of the city. Vice-President Fellers. E. A. Fetters, the vice-president of the Society of American Florists, was born in Detroit, Mich., September 3, 1872. When quite a young boy he entered the employ of a florist who had a range in that city, and here he worked early and late, until at the age of 18 years, he went to Cleveland, O., and jointed the force of the J. M. Gasser Co. at Its retail store, where his skill and Industry were quickly discerned, and his advancement was rapid. He devoted much attention to decorating and design work and many original floral effects arranged by him were sent out from this establishment. After five years of service here he joined E. Smith of that city in a partnership under the name of Smith & Fetters and opened a retail store, the business being a splendid success from its inception. This establishment enjoyed great popu- larity and numbered among its custom- ers some of the most wealthy people of the "Forest City". After 12 years of successful operation, failing health com- pelled Mr. Fetters to give up active work and seek rest and improvement In 184 The American Florist. Aug. 16, the west where he remained for three years during which time he regained his former vigor and strength. He then returned to Detroit and opened a store on "Woodward avenue. Later he acquired a store on Farmer street and built up a lucrative trade. In 1915, he opened a large shop on Woodward avenue at Clifford street, the lease of which he sold at a great ad- vantage in 1917, and now occupies a handsome store on Woodward avenue near Pallister street, known as his up- town establishment which has a large conservatory in connection, in addition to his attractive downtown store lo- cated on East Adams street. Mr. Fetters is a man of most genial manner and is very popular with all. Ha has served as president of the De- troit Florists' Club for two years, is a member of the Board of Commerce, Rotary Club, Detroit Athletic Club and several fraternal societies. PLANT NOTES. 2:2 Fall Propagating:. There are many of the plants used for bedding, purposes that are better propagated in the fall, for cuttings are more readily obtained, root easily and allow time for the growing of good stock. Ivy geraniums, to have fine plants in the spring, are much better propaga.ted at that time. Vincas for the spring sales propagated in Septem- ber make fine plants by tlie first of May. The long, shoots can be cut up to two eyes each and they will root in three or four weeks, then potted in 21/^-inch pots and kept cool until Feb- ruary, when they should be potted into 4-inch pots and grown along fhe sides of the beds or benches. Abutilons should be handled in a similar man- ner. The tender tips should be us 3d for the cuttings, and these should be kept well watered and shaded until roots are formed, when they can be potted and kept cool until towards spring. The pelargoniums that were cut back and dried off in August should now be made into cuttings and should be taken and pjaced in the cutting bench. There are also many plants that the stock should be looked out for at this time and a few plants lifted and housed before frost. Many grow- ers prefer to raise their salvias from cuttings and in this case a few plants can be potted and grown on. Any extra good double petunias should be lifted. Pyrethrum or feverfew, coleus tind the other soft wooded plants should be selected and potted that they may become established before cool weather. Pansies. The pansies for early spring trade should be placed in the frames that they ^ may become established before freezing weather commences. Make the soil good and rich. It is the plants with large ilowers in the spring that find the quick sales and these cannot be obtained in poor soil. Set the plants about five inches apart and water well after planting. Keep those of a kind together and plant all the mixed lots adjoining. There is more time wasted in rhe retail selling of pansies than any other llower, traveling back and forth over a mixed bed trying to pick out a nice assortment. This is espe cially so with some customers, and in .setting out the plants try to prevent JOHN YOUNG, NEW YORK. Secretary Society of American Florists. this as much as possible. When freez- ing weather comes cover the frames with sP-shes which will prevent the snew from lying too heavily upon the pla.nts .and also much freezing and thawing. If frozen for months and covered with sash no harm will be done, but if a warm spell should come, on, the sashes should be raised to al- Io^\' ventilation. Roman Hyacinths. The first bulbs to arrive will be the Roman hyacinths, and evevythin.g should be in readiness to properly care for tlem as soon as received. Wlien the cases arrive the bulbs should be placed in a cool, dry place; if packed in bags they should be spread out either in flats or shallow boxes and placec" where they will neither be toe- moist nor yet in too dry and warm a location. While it is too early to plint for the winter blooming, still a suc- cession of plantings may be made every week until cool weather, when the balance can be planted up. Almost any soil will grow bulbs successfully but fine results are obtained with soil that has been thrown out from , the carnation or rose benches and has lam out over winter to allow it to sweeten a little. When n fall pot plant is want- ed a few of the hyacinth bulbs can be planted in bulb pots, but in growing for cut flowers flats are to be pre- feired for thev are much more; eco- nomically handled and do not require as much care. In planting the bulbs cover the bottom of the flats with about an inch of soil, placing the bulbs on this quite closely together, yet not touching, a.s can be done with other bulbs. The flat should then be filled with soil, which should be packed be- tween the bulbs with the ends of the fingers. They should then be given a good watering, enough to wet the soil all the way throu.gh and settle it around the bulb. The flats should be placed outside and covered to a depth of about three inches with sand or coal ashes or something that will lie close enotigh to prevent drying out. A label should be placed at the end with the date of planting, so that the several plantings will be kept separate and can be readily moved into the houses. In four to six weeks they should be well enough rooted to bring them into the house, where they can be placed under a bench until they be- gin to throw up their flowering spikes. Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants of cyclamens for another yeai, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a 6-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but a few blooms and flowers, which is sure to be the result with the later grown seed. 1919. The American Florist. 185 I. J. HESS, OMAHA, NEB. Treasurer Society of American Florists., Soak the seed for about 24 hours in tepid ivater and place the receptacle iu a warm place, and plant in flats about one-half to three-quarters of an inch apart ard there will be need for but little further labor until later in the winter. Be sure and have a liglit po- rous soil with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be making- good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any buds that show up at this time should be removed. Give the pl;"ints plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sunlight and in a cool, well-ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation continued. The plants for late winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give thorn more heat, which will de- pend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. Paper White Narcissi. The Paper White narcissi are now being received and as soon as deliv- ered f^hould bo unpacked and spread out in flats, or on shelves in a cool, dry place. If they remain in the original cases, they are apt to become moist or heated when packed closely. They fhould be handled carefully and not thrown around so that they become bruised or the outer covering torn off. This covering Ts a great protection for the bulb, preventing it from drying. Plan how the bulbs are to be flowered, that is, ho%v many are to be brought forward each week, and start at once to box up the first lot and then con- tinue the plantings at the desired in- tervals. The flats cr boxes should be prepared at once, not only for these but for the oth.or bulbs. It is the gen- eral custom to ifte any eld box that can be obtained, and they are, there- fore, of different sizes and different depths. They do not pack closely when placed outside, neither do they seem to fit on the bench in an economi- cal manner. Our experience has been, rather than to buy a mixed lot of boxes of different sizes, it is belter and cheaper to pu.rchase stock at the lumber mill and saw it into the proper length. Get one-half inch stock, three inches wide, for the sides .and bottom E'Ud one-inch slock the same width for Ihe ends. S.aw the ends 12 inches long and the sides 24 inches. This will make a flat 13x24 inches by using four pieces fcr the bottom, and will allow proper drainage. A flat of these, dimensions will hold about .TO Paper White nar- cissi or 60 to 70 tulips, and will cost but little m.ore than the price of the box and can be made A'ith much less labor and when the boxes are all of one size they can be placed upon the benches with much saving of room. As soon as the bulbs are planted in the flats they should be placed in a dark, cool place and covered with soil or ashes until rooted, when they can be brought into the houses. The early planted bulbs will require good heat to bloom them successfully, much warmer temperature than the later- planted bulbs. Sweet Peas. The early sown sweet peas will soon need some support and the plan most- generally adopted by growers with peas inside is to pass strings around i the plants fastened to stakes at each end of the row. If the rows are length-' wise of the bench stakes to whicli the strings may be fastened will have to be arranged about every 10 feet. As soon as the plants have attained a' height of six inches the first string should be tied on and strings should be added every six to eight inches as tlie plants grow taller. The plants must be kept growing straight throughout their culture, so they must have strings quite close together for their twining arms to catch upon, and if when the plants .are. in bloom they are not kept tied up a large number of the flowers will liave crooked stems. Care must be taken with the watering and until the plants show active growth they should receive but little water, being kept on the dry side. If allowed to be too wet. stem rot will result and the plant will die. If sweet peas are to follow the early chrys- anthemums the seed can now be sown. Three or four seeds in a 4-inch pot will be right for this time, for they will have to grow in the pots about six weeks, tiie middle of November bemg about as early as tlie chrysantHemums can be cleaned out and the beds made ready. Careful watering will bo the watchword for the young seeds and do not thin out too early. Wait until the plants are in good growing condition, when they can be thinned out to one plant in a pot. Violets. The single violets should be planted in the houses now as soon as the beds are ready. In lifting the plants in the field try to get a good ball of eartti with the roots and avoid as much as possible the roots becoming dry. These roots are very soft and succulent and if they become too dry new roots w-ill ha.ve to form and it will take some time for the plants to become estab- lished in their new quarters. The bet- ter way is not to try to handle too many plants at a time but to lift a few and plant them out at once. When the plants are lifted all the runners should he removed and the plants as soon as set should be well watered. They should then be shaded during the warm r'ays, the lengch of time neces- sarily depending upon how quickly they will take hold in the new soil. Give the plants all the air possible but avoid dr.aughts if possible until they begin to show growth. Anemones and Ranunculus. The grower desirous of having some- thing out of the ordinary in early spring should grow a few anemones and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex- pensive and will help to increase the variety at a time when the flower users are looking for something that they have not seen all winter. No doubt failur^^ in starting these bulbs has caused many growers to give up tlie attempt of their culture, but if once understood they are as easily grown 186 The American Florist. Aug. 16, Mrs. H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo. Sec etary Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati. O. President Ladies' Society of American Floris's. Miss Bertha Meinhardt, St, Louis, Mo. TrejiS'irer Ladies' -Society of Ameri'^an Florists. as any othei- of the bulbous flowers. The bulbs .should be planted in flats close together and covered with about half an inch of soil and then placed under a bench in a cool house. Under no circumstances water the soil or place them where water will drip upon them, for if they become wet they will surely rot. Place papers over the flats to prevent evaporation and in about three weeks the bulbs will throw out roots and tha tops start. They can then be placed in pans or in the benches and grown as any other bulbs are handled. Aster Disease. When we mention the aster disease, those who have suffered by it. know exactly what we mean. Those who have not are lucky, to say the least. We will describe it by mentioning- the symptoms. The first indication is a sligrht crookedness of the plants at about the time when transplanting is made in permanent beds. It appears as on one side, the leaves being defec- tive—crippled. Soon these leaves show a yellow color, and presently the plant droops and wilts. An examination shows the bark of the plant to be black in parts, generally lengthways, but in due time this blackness encircles the stem and death results. Our observations have not been suffi- cient to form a fairly complete survey. We have suffered some bad losses, and again we have escaped entirely. We also notice that when we have trouble, others have also. Two years ago, every- body had it, and some lost every plant. The disease generally starts in damp, warm, close weather and progresses rapidly. We have had it indoors and outdoors. Varieties differ in resistance: some are almost immune. V/e are al- most tempted to believe it is sent to us adhering- to the seed. We shall try to sterilize these another year. This year, we had tried Bordeaux spraying from the beginning — spraying- the seedlings and plants every week from the time they were up. At present, we have some trace of trouble, but very little so far, and we are of the opinion that without spraying we would have lost every plant. This spraying must be heavy, in fact, we should linger long enough ' THE CARNATION. Mrs. W. A. Kennedy, Milwaukee, Wis. Vice-Pres. Ladies' Sociel} of American p-lorist on each plant to make the liquid run down the leaves and fill the leaf-joints — as here is where the infection starts. We think it also advisable to remove every diseased plant and destroy it at once. We shall also try and produce our own seed from resistant plants. Under glass, plants do not seed with- out artificial pollination, but outside we have never had trouble in getting .-t good set of seeds. Years ago, we used to worry about the black aster beatles. Next came the tarnished plant bug, a serious pest to be sure, but now in this disease, we have a genuine "flu", one that threatens the aster business, at least in this vicinity — Ohio. Marketman. PiQUA. O. — Robert E. Artman. for- merly of Portland. Ind.. has pur- chased the J. J. Guentbner range here, which will be conducted under the name of the Artman Floral Co. Summer Treatment of Field Plants. The time remaining- between now and when the field plants are trans- ferred to the greenhouse, is a very Im- poitnnt period of their growth, es- pecially in sections of tho country where the weather is hot and the ground has become very dry. To meet a situation like the foregoing, frequent and continued use of the cultivator should be resorted to. If the land has been properly cared for up to this date, the fine-toothed cultivator is the best to use from now on. There is no more important part of the work in caring for the plants while they are in the field, than that of cultivating or keep- ing the surface soil open, and it should be borne in mind that this is the main object of the use the cultivator is in- tended for. rather than that of check- ing the weeds. The weather has bee- very favorable for clearing out the weeds, so that the lack of sufficient help or neglect are the only excuses that can be offered for the land not being clean and in good shape. From the last week of this month, throughout August, is the time when most of the carnation plants are lifted for benching, and it is also the time, while still remaining in the field, that the plants make their best growth, provided they are g-iven reasonably good care. As with everything else, there is the right and wrong way of using the cultivator. Earlier in the season, before the plants had made a great deal of growth, it was all right to cultivate deep, but now it would be a mistake, because the principal pur- pose of the cultivating from now on is to create a firre surface mulch to re- tain the moisture and protect the roots. A study of the root action of the plants helps a lot in forming a good idea of the proper way of ciiltivating. The roots will be found to extend through the soil to about the same dis- tance as the height of the plant. Those plants that have been allowed to run up to a few long shoots before being topped back, will have roots of the same proportions, while short, sturdy 1919. The American Florist. 187 M. Bloy. Vice-President Detroit Florists' Club. plants, to which careful attention has been paid as regards topping, will have shorter and more flbrous roots. Care must be taken not to disturb these roots or to throw up the soil arotind the plants to form a ridge, or in any way cause a hilling up of the soil around the plants. After the cul- tivator has been over the soil between the rows, it is a good plan to use a hoe to loosen up the surface soil between the plants so as to make it conform to the same evenness as where the cultivator has been. TOPPING. As before mentioned, this is the time for the best growth of the plants, and it will be necessary to go over them at least once a week to pinch out the tops of the growth before they lengthen out too much. They cannot all be taken care of at the same time, owing to some of the shoots not being far enough advanced to be attended to properly, and every few days will find some shoots that need attention. Plants intended for benching, and which are expected to produce a steady crop of flowers throughout the winter season, should not be allowed to ad- vance far enough to bud up and flow- er at this time; if they do, it will cur- tail their productiveness later on. If carnation flowers are wanted from the plants in the field, only the surplus plants that are not needed for bench- ing should be allowed to bloom, and they ought to have been planted in a space by themselves. PREPARATION IN THE HOUSES. While the benching of the plants is a big job for the carnation grower, the work can be done much easier when the preparations are carried out in a systematic manner beforehand. The emptying of the benches, cleaning out of the houses, and any repairing needed to be done, should be pushed foi-ward without delay, and in doing this work, be sure to make a thorough job of it so that there will be no excuse for any trouble that may come up later on by careless preparation. A mud shad- ing can be thrown on the glass, so that even though the heat be exces- sive, the work can be done with a reasonable degree of comfort. Do not spare the limewash. After all the re- pairing of the benches has been done, give the inside boards a liberal appH- J. F. Sullivan. President Detroit Florists' Club. J. K. Stock. Treasurer Detroit Florists' Club. cation of lime wash, also the wood or cement sides and ends of the houses. Another thing that pays to look out for, is to see that the wire rings are properly taken care of when taken from the old plants, also that the length wires are adjusted at the end of the benches, so that when needed again, they will be easy to get at. PREPARING THE SOIL. A good soil is a very essential part of the culture of carnations, for with- out this as a foundation for the plants, it is impossible for them to produce the best results. The materials that form the principal parts of making up a good soil for growing carnations are a live, loamy soil and well-rotted stable manure. The term well-rotted, means that the manure should have been re- moved from the barns and stacked outside long enough for its fresh green state to have left it, but not long enough for it to have dried out or burned to powder. The manure should bo used in proportion of one part manure to three parts of soil, thoroughly mixed together. The best Henry C. Forster. Si'oretary Detroit Florists' Club. soil to use is the rotted turf or sod from a cattle pasture. Most of the leading carnation growers prepare their soil or compost the season before it is to be used, which is the best method. Others plough up a strip of sod land in early spring, then when the grass has dried out of it, add the manure, while others do the mixing at time of bringing the soif into the houses and equally good results are obtained from each method. It de- pends greatly on the thought and care that the man in charge of the work puts into it. An experienced grower who has handled carnations for any length of time, can easily tell by the texture of the soil whether it is suited to the carnation plants. The next question that comes to the writer's mind, is one that is so often asked, especially by the new beginner in the growing of carnations, and that is whether it is a good plan to put a layer of manure on the bottom of the benches before putting in the soil, and to answer the questiori, I will say. Yes — if the manure is well rotted. I have followed the plan for several years, and have obtained good results from it, finding that when the roots get down to the manure, the plants have arrived at the stage when they are greatly benefited. Be sure that the compost is broken up well before being put into the benches; it is not necessary that it be pulverized, but tho coarse lumps should be well broken up. Fill up the benches even full, without pressing down; it will then set- tle down to the right depth, and if the soil is very dry, it is best to give it a watering, allowing it to stand over a day before putting in the plants. C. W. Johnson. IMii.wAUKFE, Wis. — W. A. Kennedy, of the C. C. Pollworth Co., and wife, expect to join the Detroit convention delegation from this city. Toronto, Ont. — The chrysanthemum and horticultural show, an annual event previous to the war, will be re- vived this year, the date being No- vember 11-15. The exhibition will be managed by E. T. Reed, and the gar- deners' and florists' .association is giv- ing active support. 188 The American Florist. Aug. 16, THE ROSE. \ Pruning. Perhaps there is more pruning done during August than any other month in the year, as plants that are pruned then are the ones that usually produce the Christmas blooms, and, as a rule, the August pruned stocks Bre not al- ;lowed to produce a cut until the holi- jdays. By pinching each growth until !the operation is timed for the holidays, istrong, sturdy stems with heavy buds are the results. Still there are times midch remain until later. We sug gest letting the plants start without waterinpr, but they should be syringed every day in the meantime, or just be- fore the plants break, the old mulch can be removed and an inch or so of the top of the soil removed. We usually do this with small garden hoes. This is not absolutelly necessary if one has the plants low down in the borders, and it is 'merelj? done from year to year to make room for the many mulchings the plants will require through the season. Be sure to leave the beds perfectly level after they are scraped iwith the hoes. Some prefer to hoe tjje beds, but we have found that it dis- SWEET PEAS At William Sim's UNDER GLASS. Cliftondale, Mass. when the plants make a wonderfully strong start and some late fall flowers are cut. Or, perhaps a house is brouglit in about December 1, so as to come in again the latter part of Feburary, when there is always a good demand for good stock. Of course, the gTower can bet- ter determine these details of the crop- ping according to his local demand, etc., but the pruning must be done not later than August 20, for best results on most of the commercial varieties. To begin with, the plants in the solid borders should have been ripened up gradu.illy as suggested in a previous article. The solid borders can be dried for about a month before pruning. We will assume that this has been doiie. and will now give the directions as best we can for the pruning, etc. First, place a man on each side of the bed, (any one can do the first part of the work,) to cut each and every tie on the plants, to be followed by the pruners The prur.ing should be done by some- one skilled in the art, as good judgment is required here. We usually cut out all the old, hard, dried-up looking growths, and leave only the firm good active looking wood, and then prune to about two eyes, sometimes three on the current season's growth, following cut each cane carefully and leaving the eyes to the outside as much as possible. The pruners should be followed by the men who do the tieing, as the plants should be tied at once close to the stakes before any growth starts, other- wise the work will go along much slow- er, and imy number of young growths may be Broken off if the tieing is left until the growth starts. Remove all the brush from the beds, but let the old turbs the roots too much, so v.e simply scrape off what soil we want removed as described above. We still hold back water until the first growth is several inches long, arid then we increase the amount gradually until this growth is pinched and ripened. Then we apply to every 400 square feet of surface about 50 pounds of good ground bone (button bone preferred.) A cheap grade of bone meal is better off in the bags as it is false economy to use any thing but iiigii grade material. The bone should be put on evenly and water- 'ed in so that there is very little of it Botieatale on the surface of the beds. Some prefer to apply the bone and a mulch at the same time, but we think better results are obtained by apply- ing the mulch after the first growth is ripened and breaking again into new growth. Then we apply a fairly good mulch of good cow manure, about an inch in depth, washing it in with the hose. At this stage of the work, the plants are usually advanced far enough along to take the average amount of water, care being taken to water rather sparingly during a cloudy spell of weather, as the roots, of course, are not far enough advanced to take care of the plants if overwatered. We pi'efer to remove the buds by pinching them as soon as they are un- fohJed. going back to a good firm eye, even if this takes us back on the growth lo the two or three first eyes. Strong wood and breaks are required to produce good blooms, and this can never be accomplished by merely snip- ping out the bud alone. The above sug- .gestions we have followed to the letter for years, with excellent results. If the foliage should start out with poor color, streaky and weak, it is often caused by overwatering before any root action has taken place. That is why we advocate starting the plants off in dry beds, as they usually break in good color and S'eldom burn on hot days. If the foliage has a tendency to wilt, spray overhead frequently, but slow up on the watering as more foliage is burned by having the plants too wet at tlie root, than too dry, especially at the starting period. The pruning on the carried over .stocks on raised benches is of course done the same -n-ay. The only differ- ence, as stated in our last article, is the removal of at least half of the old soil, ;md replacing it with equal parts of good, fresh soil and cow manure, to which has been added a liberal amount of bone meal. The young stock should now be nearing the stage where a few flowers can be allowed to come here and there on the strongest plants. Look at the plants that you tiiink should be allowed to bloom, and if the flower oi- flowers can be removed, and be hardly missed from the plants, then cut them : if not pinch them again, and in this way increase the size of the INTENSIVE USE OF GREENHOUSE SPACE. Showing House 40x200 Feet. 1919. The American Florist. 189 IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS. plant. Keep all the smallest plants pinched until they overtake the ones in size that have produced a few flowers. In this way. the plants are evened up, and each and every plant will work to- gether later on. Premier, at this writing, is coming along nicely, although two weeks of dark, rainy weather greatly set back everything indoors and out of door.s the first of July, but they are now up and going again, and for Premier and Columba, we predict a future. Columbia "has had a good tryout, and has made good in many places but there is much to learn about any new variety before one gets to doing them right and we are sure that both of the above roses are going to produce some really wonderful blooms later on, ■when they have reached their level. Premier, -(perhaps owing to the Rus- sell blood) , will be a rather bad actor at times, as it also soots easily, and has a tendency to mildew, two faults that have been easily overcome in many other varieties, with the exception of Russell, Cin our case,) which we found we could not make an all-the-year rose out of. We lay no blame to Russell, however, for many others are doing it fine. Yet we are inclined to think that Premier, when it gets going, is going to crowd Mrs. Russell for first place in that class of roses. It is very similar in color, looks like a good stemmer. with the petalagc and very much bet- ter foliage and a better habit, not men- tioning the fact that it is one of the most fragrant roses in commerce. It surely looks like a winner at tliis stage, and we trust that our faith in these two varieties and our prediction.'s may come true, as there is room for a really good pink rose at any time, es- pecially one that is l.nrge and full, and one that can be depended on every month in the year, for the grower likes to have something that will at least keep down expenses during the sum- mer, and good pinks imtil Russell came along were ratlier scarce at this season, Shawyer has been an excellent sum- mer rose also, with us, and is, we think, one of the finest roses in commerce to those who can grow it. Intensive Use of Greenhouse Space. H. I. Faust, Merion. Pa., several years ago, replaced several small and old houses, with one, 40x200 feet. King construction. This, he discovered, was by far the most intensive use he could make of the gi'ound. He has since been experimenting, and finds that the high overhead space neces- sary in such a wide structure is avail- able for bringing on and finishing his six to eight-inch Teddy, Jr. and Scottii ferns, which stock is one of his special- ties. This aerial space is sufficient to pro- vide for 1,200 plants. The rows on either side near tl\e eaves are hung on hooks, screwed into the sash bars. The others .are suspended from the iron frame foundations of the house or hung from pipes laid on these cross pipe supports. The plants in place, as seen in the accompanying illustration, are well up out of the way, vi^here with plenty of room and light all around, they de- velop into splendidly finished stock. A recent sale has taken several hun- dred out of the center, which will soon lie rejilared. Mr. Faust does not be- lieve that those on the tables are in- terferred with in the least, as while, of course, the roof plants throw some shade, there appears to be sulRcient light for those coming on below. Poinsettias are a specialty here, young plants being raised by the thou- sand for the trade, and grown on later for the Christmas demand. They appear to root' here as freely as ger- .anium.s. Cyclamens are his most im- portant winter crojS. ^ These are now in 2% to .3 and 4-inch pots, strons' stock wliicli will soon get a shift. A new house just finished, is built to grow on his six and eight-inch stock. The sides are continuous sash U5 inches by six feet, hinged to admit of all pos- sible side ventilation. A new house, 30x200 feet, is in course of erection, which will give much needed room for a large block of Christmtis peppers and other plant novelties for the holidavs. Candytuft. One of the best of the white flowers for cutting is the candytuft. The hardy perennial, Iberis sempervirens, flowers outdoors in the border early in May and into June. It makes stems 10 to 12 inches in length, with good heads of bloom of purest white, valu- able for design work. The annuaJ candytufts flower the latter part of April. Seed for these is sown in the autumn. The giant flowered Empress is one of the best of the white varie- ties, producing large heads of bloom on long stems. A lavender colored variety is also good stock. Successive sowings will produce a continuous crop of flowers during the entire season. The accompanying illustration is a section of a bed growing in a rock garden, showing its hardiness in an exposed position. Pennington, N. J. — The Howe-Under- hill Co., florists and nurserymen, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $150,000. BiNGHAMTON N. Y. — The Flower Shop, will be opened in this city in the near future at 68 Chenango street, under the management of Stanley G. Barnes, formerly of Pittsfield, Mass. Boston, Mass.- — An excellent exhibi- tion of gladioli, phlox, vegetables and fruits was held in Horticultural hall, August 9-10, under the auspices of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 190 The American Florist. Aug. 16, CHRYSANTHEMUMS August Care of the Plants. The principal feature in connection witli tlie growing of chrysanthemums during- t]ie month of August, is to give the necessary parts of the work your closest attention. There is not a time during- the plant's season of growth when this is as important as at the present. The weather is now very severe on the plants under glass, and unless the watering and syringing is attended to pi-operly, it will take but a very short while before the plants will commence to suffer badly. Thej' are growing vigorously, and with the soil filled with roots, they need :-:n abun- dance of water as well as liberal syring- ings. It is not good for the plants for the soil to be continuously wet; the better way is to water well when neces- sary, then allow the beds to dry out to a reasonable degree before watering again. When the foliage has that deep green color, with a greyish caste on the newest growth, you may be sure that the plants are being watered properly, and that the root action is m the best of condition, but when the young foliage at the top of the plants commences to have a yellow tinge and wilts easily from the sun, it is a sure sign that the plants have had too mucli water, causing the roots to back up and not work freely. The best thing- to do when the plants get in this condi- tion, is to water less, and in extreme cases, a light dressing of air-slacked lime, scattered over the surface of the soil and watered in, will freshen things up and help the plants regain their healthy color. MULCHING. If the beds have not bsen mulched, the plants will be greatly benefited by ha,ving a thin layer of partially rotted manui-e spread over the surface of the soil at this time. The purpose of the mulch is to protect the roots from the scorching rays of the sun and give needed nourishment to the plants. The early planted .stock and such varieties as are now hardening up their wood, are particularly in need of this mulch to encourage them in their vigorous growth. Do not make the mistake of using a very fresh manure as a mulch to throw oft ammonia gases which will destroy the lower leaves of the plants and cause .a forced growth. Also, do not make another serious mistake of applying a very wet mulch, spreading it over the bed in the form of a mud Ijlaster to crust up and exclude the air from penetrating the soil, but allow the material to lay loose. The roots will quickly worlc into it and bind it together. IP good rotted manure can- not be had anci fresher material has to be used, add about one-half light loamy soil with it. LIQUID MANURE. Some of the early varieties are now beginning to form their buds, and af- ter they are well set, it will be a great benefit to the plants tc water them with liquid manure about once a week. Cow manure makes ths best liquid manure for chrysanthemum.^. The grower who is fortunate enough to have a manure tank to supply the liquid throu.gh the watering system, can easily arrange for the mixture, but those who have to use a bai-rel to make up the liquid in^^hould first soe Ihat the barrel is well clea,nel and burned out so that there will not be any substance left to cause trouble. One of the handiest articles that a grower can have on the place is a Kinney pump, which can be attached to the water faucet and the liquid manure drawn from the barrel and applied through the hose to the plants. The. quEintity of fresh cow manure to a 50-gallon barrel of water, when using one of these pumps, should be about two bushels, and when the liquid is applied direct from the bar- rel to the soil with a watering can, cut the quantity of manure in half. Put the manure into the barrel, fill with water, and allow it to stand 24 hours before using. The plants derive the most benefit when the liquid is applied on a bright day, but under no consideration should it be done while the soil in the benches is very dry. When such is the case, water first with clear water, then after five or six hours, apply the liciuid manure. SUPPORTING THE PLANTS. It is hardly necessary to remind any- one -n-ho is growing single stem bench chrysanthemums of the importance of giving the plants the support that is necessary for them to make their best growth. Yet, we often see benches of plants that are not supported in any systematic way and are almost allowed to get along without any supports to tlieir growth, which is a very poor policy, and only results in inferioi" stock. The first putting on of the strings or stakes and attaching the stems is the hardest part of the work. After that, a man can take care of a large number of plants, if allowed to attend to the tying regularly. The I'ompons, single and anemone varieties have now arrived at the stage -when they also will need to be supported. Most of these plants are bein_g grown with several shoots in bush 'form to malie sprays of flowers. They are harder to take care of in tht way of tying up and supporting than the single stem plants, but there is a good de- mand for fine sprays of pompons, and it pavs to take pains with them and there is no better way of supporting WISTARIA AT JOHN WANAMAKER'S, JENKINTQ-WN, PA. 1919. The American Florist: 191 AZALEA INDICA ALBA FOR THE LAWN. thete plants than the upright string method with the branches drawn up to the string- by loose ties. One tying- for each branoli -will do lor many of the d-.'\'arf gi-owing varieties, and if the job is done well, .. K. Cai-penter. Philadeltihia, Pa 5.00 .1. C. Sehniidt, Bristol. Pa 10.00 VV. Hunter Wanser, Philadelphia. Pa...... 10.00 .John G. Etsele. Philadelphia. Pa o.OO Wm. H. Hansen. Philadelphia. Pa 5.00 Topeka Floral Co.. Topeka, Kan 5.00 IJvan & Culver, Youngstown, 15.00 II'. E. Kunkol. Warren. 10.00 c. E. Tinker. Newton Palls. 5.00 .tohn Dunstan. Niles. O.. (1 yr.) 5.00 The ivav-I>in»ond Co.. Youngstown, O... 25.00 Ilarrv c". Walther. Youngsto\™. 50.00 Drumin Seed & Floral Co., (add'l) -50.00 W. H. HutehinKs, Akron. 10.00 II. T. Miller, .\lliance, O.. (add'l) 1.5.00 Fred A. Albreeht, Brooklyn, N. Y o.OO Lamborn Floral Co.. Allianee, 25.00 K. C. Horan, New Y'ork. (1 yearl 15.00 Wm. Muilro. Drexel Hill. Pa 10.00 Sluhldrelier Bros.. Mansfield, 5.00 M.aeDonald Florist Co.. Summit, N. ,1 10.00 W. -\ Worel. Pooatello, Idaho. (1 year) . 10.00 Fred G. Geltz, Canton. 0., (add'l) 20.00 v. A. Cow-gill. iSalenl. 10.00 Harry E. Cooper. Salem. ().. (1 year)... 5.00 .T. r'. Cowgill. Canton. O 2f>-00 Gunu Floral Co, Salem, 25.00 •lolui Voder. No. Lima. 5.00 Chas, I.indacher. Canton. O., (1 year) .5.00 Canton Flower Shop, Canton, 25.00 MiArtor Floval Co.. Salem. O .5.00 .Johnston's Flower Shoppe. Canton. 25 on P. N. Hermes. Merriam Park. Minn 10.00 Ove Gnatt Co.. I/a Porte. Ind 25.00 Bills Floral Co.. Davenport. la 10.00 H. W. Buekbee. Rocktord, III 2.5.00 Stollerv Bros.. Chicago 10.00 Alpha 'Floral Co.. Chicago. (1 year) 25.00 P. N. Oliertin, Kenosha. Wis.. (1 year).. 10.00 Bruno Henker. White Plains. N. Y' 5.00 B. ,1- Macklin. Cambridge. iVIass 5.00 Anaconda Florist. Anaconda. Mont 10.00 UatclilTe & Tanner Co.. Richmond. Va... 10.01 Bant Bros, Decatur, III., (1 year) 25.00 .\bele Bros.. New Orleans. I.n lO.fK) I". N. Obertin. Racine. Wis 10.00 American Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Chicago. .50.00 West Side Flo-ncr Shoo. Racine. Wis 5 OO ^ieier .Seh'-oeder Co.. Green Bay, Wis 7.50 nerman Schau. Chicago '/i '-00 T. .1. Noll & Co.. Kansas City. Mo 2.->.00 ,\berdeen Greeubouse Co., Aberdeen. S. D. 10.00 Morean Plant Co.. Freehold. N, .T 10.00 Previously rc|virtcd Total . - - . ,$ !167..5'1 , . . 44.721.50 $45,689.00 .TllIIX Ylir.NG. Sec'y, A Botanist's Bouquet. A botanist a damsel wtMX-il : Like any other -n-ooer, ITc found a way to tell bis love B.T bringing [losies to her. "Fair nniid," said he, "lei me present -\ goMen heliantbus. .\nd this bland herb with sessile flow-ers Tlie (piite well known dlanthns. "Herbaceous, ticsllv shrubby. I hi Mi'senibryanl hemuni ; Bnl here the poet's very own. 'riu* white lencanthemum." If Ids selection puzzles you. I'll tell you what he brought her: \ sunflower, pink, tig nrirlg-dd. .\nd daisy — but he got Iter! — Kansas City Star. Coming: Meetings. Society of American Florists. jDe- troit, Mich., August 19-21. John Young, secretitry, Hotel Statler, Detroit. American Gladiolus Society, Detroit, Mich., August 19-21. Professor A. C. Beal. secretary, 212 Kelvin place. Ithaca, N. Y. Canadian Horticultural Association, Toronto, Out., August 12-15. H. J. Rddy. secretary, 442.5 Sherbrooke St., Westmount, Que. International Apple Growers' Associ- ation, Milwaukee, Wis., August 12-1.5. National Association of Gardeners. Cleveland. O.. August 26-2S. Martin C. Ebel. secretary, Madison, N. J. American -Association of P.nrk Super- intendents, Hartford and New Haven, Conn., August 26-29. ,Tacob F. Foster, president. Chicago. Vegetable Growers' Association of America. Detroit, Mich., September 0-12. S. W. Severance, secretary. Louisville. Ky. American Dahlia Society. New Y"ork, September 2.3-25. John H. pepper, sec- retary. Hempstead. N. Y. American Association of Cemetery Superintendents. Cincinnati. O. \V. B. .Tones. secrotavy, Highwood, Pitts- burgh, Pa. Horticultural Society of New York. The schedule of classes and prcmium.s for the exhibition of the Horticultural Society of New York in the .A.merican Museum of Natural History, that city. October OO-November 2, has been issued and copies may be had upon applica- tion to George V. Nash, secretary. New York Botanical Garden, Bronx park- There are 2ti classes for chrysanthe- mums. 14 for roses, 8 for carna- tions, .8 for orchids, and one for a group of greenhouse foliage and flow- ering plants to occnpy 1.50 sq'uare feet. There are also several classes for fruits and vegetables. PoRTi.KNn. Ore. — The Irvington I'ark Floral Co. has fil-^d articles of incor- poration ; capital stock, .$5,000. - Weirton. O. — James H. Hayes is openin.g a now flower shop in the Fer- .giison block, Virginia avenue. Eureka, C.\i.if. — The furniture and furni.«:hings of C. W. Ward were sold here under the hammer, July 31. HAMILTON'. Ont. — The John Connon Co. announces that until September 1, its establishment Avill close at 5 p. m. daily. EVAN.SVIIXE, iNn. — Geo. Blackman. wife and daughter, Grace, will join the Chicago delegation for Detroit, Monday night. Mentor, O. — The United Floral & Nurseries 'Co.. has been incorporated with a capital stock of .$10,000 by John J. Keck. San Dieco, Calif.— The date of the fall show of the iSan Diego Floral Asso. elation has been tentatively set for September G-7. Montreal. Que. — The Montreal Plant Growers' .Association has made plans for collective buying of pots, etc.. with W. W. Hall in charge of purchases. Montreal. Que. — McKenna, T,,td. is replacing one house destroyed by fire last winter with a new structure with service sheds to cost about .$10,000. Kittanninc, Pa. — J. W. Glenn is now located in a new location offering more commndious space and better facilities for handling his fast growing business. OBITUARY. William F. Marche. The untimely death of William .F. Marche, who had only reached the thirty-ninth year in his promising ca- reer, is a great loss to the florist frater- nity of Washington, D. C, where his tliorough knowledge of all branches of the business and his originality in de- sign work marked him as an artist, his arrangements attracting a great deal of attention. His store was patronized by many members of the diplomatic corps m the capital. He spoke English, French and German fluently, and could converse in other European languages. This, of itself, served to attract the patronage of ambassadors and ministers from other lands. He had also been em- ployed in London with the Wills & Seger Company, florists to the King, and had been in cliarge of many decor- ations for the King and the I'rince of Wales. Mr. Marche learned the florist busi- ness in Germany, where he served his apprenticeship. As was the custom in that country, he started in at the .green- houses, and worked his way through the different branches, becoming proficient in landscape gardening and interior decorating as well as retailing. After completing his apprenticeship, he went to Paris, then to London, and fin- oUy to this country. In New York, he was employed by M. A. Bowe, and in Washington by Z. D. Blackistone. After several years' employment in ihis coun- try, he opened his own store at Eigh- teenth and LT streets. N. W. He soon found his efforts cramped in so small and out-of-the-way a place, and selected the store at Fourteenth and H streets, N. W., across from the store of Z. D. Blackistone. which he conducted up to the time of his death. Mr. Marche was very acUve in the wcrk of the Florists' Club of Washington, and held member- ship in several commercial and frater- nal organizations. He will be sadly missed by all of these. He is survived by his wife and three children, Esther, Louise and William, Jr. More than ,35 members of the sev- eral branches of the florist business at- tended the funeral in Prospect Hill cemetery. A large floral piece was sent by the Florists' Club of Washing- ton as an evidence of their knowledge of the loss suffered by the community. For the past tour years Mr. Marche has been living, with his family, ia Hy- attsville, Md., where they had a very attractive home, and on the grounds some of the cut flo%\ers handled in the Fourteenth street establishment were produced. , B. P. L. Robert Monlgfomery. Robert Montgomery, widely known as a rose specialist and who also had a reputation as a most successful grower of other stock, died at his home in Natick. Mass., August 5. He had been a sufferer from kidney trouble for some time, but his ailment was not thought to be alarming. Mr. Montgomery was born in Scot- land in 1854 and came to this Country nearl.v 40 years ago, his first employ- i-nent here being at the .greenhouses of Wellesley College. Later he took a position at the Steven's place at Dover, Mass., following which he was superin- tendent of the range of Norton Bros, at Dorchester. About .30 years ago. he embarked in business for himself as a gro\^ er making a specialty ot roses in which he achieved great success. He was highly respected by all wlio knew him. Surviving are a widow and two sons, Alexander Montgomery, who will continue the business, and Robert, who is a partner in the Thomas J. Grey Co., Boston, Mass. 196 Th2 American Florist. Aug. 16, TheAmerigan Florist Ebtablished 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a 'year; Canada $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2.50. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Americak Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspoudents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 84 PAGES WITH COVERS CONIENTS. Sweet peas under glass (illus.) 177 — Cultivaton of winter-Howerinff Spencers. .. .177 F'oiusettia cuttinKS 170 The retail trade ISii — Next week in the flower sbou 180 — Slimmer baskets ISO — Table decoration de luxe 181 — Penn awarded gold medal 181 — Card-indexinK customers 182 President Ammann 183 Vice-President Fetters 181^ Plant notes 184 — Fall propagating — Pansies 184 — Koman hyacinths — Cyclamens 184 — Paper White narcissus 185 — Sweet peas — Violets 185 — Anemones and ranunc'ulus 185 Aster disease 186 Officers of L.ndies' S. A. F. (portraits! 186 The carnation 186 — Summer treatment of field nlants 186 Officers. Detroit Florists' Club (Dortraitst . . . .187 The rose 188 — Pruning 188 Intensive use of greenhouse snace 189 Cand.ytuft (illus.) 189 The chrysautbemnm 190 — August care of the plants 190 Azalea indica alba (illus. ) 191 Florists' palms 191 — Overcoming the labor shortage 192 Canadian Horticultural Association 192. — Officers (portraits) 192 National Association of Gardeners 192 Labor and capital co-operation vital 194 The S. A. P 194 — New York to Detroit 194 — Chicago to Detroit 194 —Boston to Detroit 194 — National publicity for flowers 194 Club meetings 195 Horticultural Society of New- York 195 Obituary 195 — William F. Marche 195 . — Robert Montgomery 195 Personal 196 .\ record eonveution 196 Profiteering 196 Ocean travel 196 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 196 Class legislation 196 Potash producers ask urotection 19(> American Carnation Society 196 Indianapolis 198 Pittsburgh 200 Albany 202 Chicago 206 San Francisco 212 Saginaw. Mich 214 Baltimore 216 Washington 210 Providence 216 Philadelphia 218 Kansas City 219 New York 220 Fort Wayne 220 The seed trade 234 — General Robert Rennie (oortrait) 234 — Onion sets 235 — Chicago notes 235 — New York seed trade 236 — Corn borer quaraniine hearing 23(j — Forage-plant seed imports for July 230 — Government seed contracts 236 '■The nursery trade 240 — Frnit crop estimates 240 — July flowering trees and shrubs 240 Market gardeners 244 — Tomato blight 244 — Potato wart 244 — Potato crop failure causes ...244 — ^'egetable markets 244 Personal. R. J. Haight, former secretai'y of the Horticultural Society of Chicago, has the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends in the los.s of his wife, who died ac San Diego, Calif., August 10. Fred H. Howard, Los Angles, Calif,, arrived at New York from France, Au- gust 10. Greenhouse Glass is quoted at .$7.00 to .$8.00 per box. German mail, dated November, 1910, is now coming through. Dr. Marlatt, of the federal horti- cultural board, is scheduled to address the Society of American Florists on "Plant Quarantine No. 37," at Detroit, Thursday afternoon, August 21, at 2r00 p. m., and all members should be in at- tendance to voice their views. A Record Convention. It goes without saying that the live Wires in all branches of the trade will attend the coming S. A. F. convention, every indication pointing to a record gathering. Detroit is to be congratu- lated in having secured this meeting, which promises to be the greatest in the history of the society. The S. A. F. is fortunate, indeed, in its selection of this hospitable city, where the get- together, community spirit, uniting the local trade, has provided a welcome, and such accommodations as the so- ciety has seldom if ever enjoyed. Every firm of any prominence in all branches of the trade will be repre- sented in the exhibition, reflecting the optimism that is prevalent in business circles the country over. This great display, so complete, the up-to-the- minute, last word in everything, that pertains to the florist's calling, will be of the greatest interest to all visitors. The proceedings of the convention will be full of up-to-date matters per- taining to the life of the business, each session having features of special importance. Those out for a good time, will find a surfeit of the best, in the plans of the Detroit Florist's Club, who are past masters in all that pertains to hospitality. Do not miss the Detroit convention. Profiteering. Florists throughout the entire coun- try, together with every other person engaging in business, will be required to secure from the collector of internal revenue of the district in which they are located, a permit or license to do business, if congi-ess adopts the bill which has just been introduced by Rep- resentative Siegel of New York. The measure also provides that any person engaged in business, to whom a permit or license has been issued, who shall "expose or offer for sale, or cause to be exposed or offered for sale to the pub- lie, any article of goods, wares or mer- chandise without having plainly stamp- ed or printed thereon or attached there- to a card showing the true, actual cost price thereof," shall be guilty of profit- -. eering-. The violation of cithf.r of the above provisions will be punishable by a fine of not exceeding .$.!>,000, or by im- prisonment for not more than two years, or both. The term "engaged in business" is to be construed to include those who manufacture or purchase from others, goods, wares and merchandise for the purpose of offering them for sale. The term, "true, actual cost priqe," is not to include drayage, fi'eight or carriage charges paid by the purchaser, or any discounts allowed on bills paid before maturity. In addition to the penalties stated above, the commissioner of internal revenue will be given the authority to revoke the permit or license of parties guilty of pi'ofiteering, and the s.'ime shall not be reissued to them for a period of at leist one year. Ocean Travel. Ambassador Davis will advise the state department, emphasizing the probability of Americans who intend to visit Europe this year being marooned abroad for weeks, possibly months, ow- ing to shortage of transport faciUties, according to a New York World de- spatch. The Cunard line passenger ac- commodations are booked to October 31. The same is true of the Anchor, White Star and Dutch lines, while Canadia,n Pacific ships are booked luitil September 30. American business men offer $1,000 for berths on homecoming- liners. The British operate 80 per cent of the transatlantic traffic, and only 20 per cent of space is available for passengers. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. A get-together meeting of the Flor rists' Telegraph Delivery Association will be held Tuesday, August 1!>, at 9:30 a. m., in Arcadia auditorium. De- troit, Mich., at which time suggestions well b© welcomed toward making a very interesting programme for the annual business meeting in Buffalo, N. Y. Oc- tober 14-15. Special awards for the best F. T. D. window displays in Buffalo are an- nounced as follows : Henry A. ' 'Dreer, Inc?., Philadelphia, Pa., $100 in cash; Chicago Flower Growers' Association. Chicago, $1(X) in cash; A. L. Randall Co., Chicago. $150 electric fountain. Potash Producers Ask Protection. The American Potash Producers' Association has called upon the war trade board not to lift the embargo on potash from Germany before October 1. Meanwhile, the American producers hope that congress will find a way to protect the rapidly developing industry in this country. Lifting the embargo now, would, it is claimed enable Ger- man concerns to contract for the -American demand years in advance at a lower price than American produc- ers could meet. Class Legislation. The threat of the railroad brother- hoods to force, by means of a highly or- ganized minority, class legislation of a pernicious character, is a blow at the foundations of representative govern- ment. Aside from any merit in rail- road labor's position with regard to the cost of living, the high-handed attempt of perhaps two million railroad workers to dictate the railroad policy of the country for the other 98,000,000 people IS indefensible.— Boston News Bureau. Lime Association. The agricultural bureau of the Lime Association, Mather building, Wash- ington, D. C., under the director. Prof. E. O. Fippin. is beginning active oper- ations, the aim being to secure the larg- est possible use of lime materials that will give the largest present and future returns at the largest net profit to the consumer. In agriculture, this means primarily the use of liming materials in the soil. American Carnation Society. The board of directors of the Amer- ican Carnation Society will hold a meet- ing at Detroit, Mich., at 9 o'clock on the morning of August 21. Informa- tion regarding the committee room, etc.. may be had at Secretary Young's desk in Arcadia auditorium. A. P. J. BAUR, Sec'y. 1919. The American Florist. 197 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per line, Each Insertion. Display, Si. 50 Per Single Column Incli, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — Experienced sales- lady and designer. Chicago preferred. .\ddress: Key 407, care American Florist. Situation "Wanted — Experienced grow- er of roses, carnations, chrysanthe- mums and pot plants; single; state wages. Address Key 410, care American Klori.st. Situation AVanted — As head gardener or superintendent of private place or institution. Middle aged; Scotch; best of reference as to character, habits and ability Understand all branches of gardening; well up in landscape u'ork. Expect good salary; no objec- tion to distance. Address Key 411, care American Florist. Help Wanted — In good, healthy city of 15,000 population; 12,000 feet under glass; must be able to do design work, grow carnations, clirysanthemums and general greenhouse stock; salary $25.00 per week; if interested reply at once. Rainbow Flor:it Co., Marsliall, Tex. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- ilress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring. Wm. Kage, Petoskey, Mich. For Sale — A small modern green- house and residence adjoining. Trade established and growing; no competi- tion. A splendid opening for a young married man with small capital. Age nnd health reason for selling. Write me soon if you mean business. Jobn H. Durham, Mound City, Mo. Situation Wanted. Position by high class florist; manager or other responsible retail store work. Life experience; age 42; married. State salary and full particulars. Key 406, care American Florist. Partner Wanted A Western Pennsylvuniu florist, for health rea- sons, wants a partner, single preferred, to carry on the business on a share basis. No large amoutof funds required, but unquestioned refer- ences as to honesty and ability. Address Key 412, care American Florist. Selected Boiler Tabes Thorouehly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. I'Mrst-olass condition. Completp stock m Nf wand Second-hand Pipe. Fittings. Valves, Boilers, Etc. LF.VINE & CO. 3738-46 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO I'hom-: Uouli-vard 93n4. Foreman Wanted Workinc foreman. Must be flrst-class rose prower. Also capable of grow ing carnations. :;hrysan them urns and general stock. Steady position and tiood salary to the right man who can furnish the proper references. Address Key 391, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Retail llower shop in heart of business district of Spokane, Washington; located on one of best corners in city: a prod opportunity for the right party. The owner havini; passed away recently, and "to close estate it will be sold for less than half the price paid for it. Please address Genevieve Donart, Administratrix, 844 Third St., Coeur d'Alene, Idatio. FOR SALE Galvanized iron gutters, 50 cts. per foot. Peter Reinberg 30 East Randolph St., Chicago For Sale Iowa hot water boiler No. £64, good as new : will heat 4,000 sq. ft. of glass. Cost «oOO. If taken soon, $150, cash. W'ilks hot water, self feed boiler, in good shape; J50 if tauen at once. HART FLORAL CO. 425 E. Fergurson St., BLACK WELL, OKLA NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING LHIUAGO. July 19, 1919. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby nolifled ihatthe annual meeting oJ the stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held 'in the Statler Hotel, Detroit, Mich., Wednesday, August 20, 1919, at 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing directors and othcers for the eusuin*; terra and for the transac- tion of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAX, Prea. M. BARKER, Secy. NURSERYMEN FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN Headquarters for first-class help, furnished free of charge to employers. Tractor hands, teamsters, general men for farms, single and married, all nationalities. Phone Main 5074 DIAMOND AGENCY 557 W. MADISON STREET, CHICAGO. ILL. New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 198 The American Florist Aug. 16, Buy Your Fall Requirements Early ojv.A.ar'T's SPECIAL PROCESS PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. OAK SPRAYS , NEW STOCK! QUEEN QUALITY r Specially Prepared, the kind that holds its color. Red. Brown, Tan or Green. 30c per lb.; lOO-lb. cases, 27c per lb. Short, carton Oak, $2.00 per hamper. r UNIFORM SIZE-NON-MOLDY-FLEXIBLE MAGNOLIA leaves! Price, $1.50 per carton; 100-lb.cases, $22.00 0-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES FLEXIBLE -NON-CURLING-DURABLE Our Cycas ara packed 10 lo the bundle We do not break bundles. SUPREME IN QUALITY Per no 12-16 at $ 5.00 16-20 at 6.00 20-24 at 6.75 24-28 at 8.50 Per ICO 28-32 at $10.50 32-36 at 12.75 36-40 at 14.50 40-44 at 18.00 DD17DADI7r\ l7\/'I7D/^DirCM i retains its freshness. r^KHir AKEil/ Hi V lliK^Klli£«i>l \ price $3.00 per 101b, carton MAGNOLIA WREATHS, Made of Queen Qnality Leaves by experienced artists. [ ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. Dozen Dozen No. 200-18-inch $10.50 I No. 203— 24-inoh $21.0O S°o.iSI-f2:rcl;::::::::: ii:g8 I no. 204-28.inoh 26.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies Mention the American Florist when writing VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK Edw. H. Thos. D. Geo. H. Otis W. J. W. S. Edw. I I Goldenstein Long Mohn Bullock Guille Puffer Boylan I Most of our travelers named above will be attendants at Detroit. We and I they will be pleased to have you inquire at Exhibition Hall, Space D-5 1 . illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllll!lllllllllllllllllllllll!l»lllllllllllllllll1lllllfl^ Indianapolis. DKY WEATJIKK .SHORTENS SUPPLY. Owing to the extremely dry weather, .stock has been very scarce. Gladioli and asters are becoming more plenti- ful but clean up easily each day. The greatest demand is from the central part of the state where outdoor flowers are suffering from lack of moisture. Roses are improving in quality taut the supply is limited. A few early chrys- anthemums were seen in the retail stores during the past week. .STATE Fr^RISTS IIEETING. The State Florists" Association of In- diana, met August 5 at the wholesale establishment of Smith i^ Young in this city with President Anders Rasmussen in the chair. The question of hail and ^vindstorm in.=uranee was discussed at length but no definite action was taken in the matter. The committee was re- tained and requested to report at a later meeting. The autumn flower show and entertainment, to which the Kentuck.v florists have been invited, was also taken up. This promises to lie the biggest show that has ever been held in this state. Committees are hard at work and the guarantee fund has alnM)st:-;been .su.bscribed. Adolph Baur urged the members to exhibit at the coming state fair. He stated that the premiums were very liberal this year. A. H. Nehrling invited the society to hold its Septemlier meeting in Crawfordsville. This ' will be in the form of an outing. From Crawfords- ville, the party will travel by auto to the Shades and Turkey Run. two of Indiana's scenic points of interest. The invitation was accepted. At the close of the meeting. State Vice-President Nehrling spoke on the coming S. A. F. convention and the national publicity campaign. He left the meeting with two applications for life memberships and one annual mem- bership in his pocket. The out of town members present were : Theo. Kuebler. Evansville; Prof. Lommel of Purdue University, and A. H. Nehrling. Cra\\ fordsville. NOTES. John Eitel & Son. of Greencastle, have their establishment in tip-top shape for the coming season. Smilax for the local market is one of the principal crops. Everything on this place is built for permanency. Even the small- est bench is made of concrete. A concrete garage and stack were added this summer. C. C Thomas, who has been identi- fied with the retail trade of this city for a good many years, has resigned his position as manager of the Circle Flower Store. He has entered the, au- tomobile business. We regret to see him leave our profession. Be sure and make your hotel and railroad reservations for the S. A. F. convention as far in advance as pos- sible. Call or write Irwin Bertermann, chairman of the transportation com- mittee. A. H. N. 1919. The American Florist. 199 An Institution for Your Every Requirement "The largest of its kind in the world." Flowers Take advantage of our thirty-five years growing ex- perience and sell only "Flowers of Superior Quality" and watch the satisfaction of your customers grow. Supplies Our Supply Department is the most complete in the country with a full line of the latest novelties and accessories. Our stock includes everything for the greenhouse as well as for the shop. Plants We are growers of Potted Plants and Greenhouse Flowering Stock of every commercial variety of a quality that has received Special Mention among the Floral Trade everywhere. This great Floral Institution has been built on the success of doing business on Quality, Service and Fair Prices. "Everything for the Florist" Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. X y The Largest Growers ot F/owers In the ^^■orki. 200 The American Florist. Aug. 16, * * * * * * * * * Our Convention Display With its full line of SUPPLIES, BASKETS and CHRISTMAS WREATHS, will in its great variety and moderate prices surprise you. Our Mr. Jos. G. Netdinger, Jack Neidinger and George Hampton, will be on hand to welcome you. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO., Florists' Supplies 1309-11 North 2nd Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wire Designs Write for Our "New Style" List Leava yoor order wiih us for regular shipments ^^^ ™*^ Per 1000, $2.00 "SEE YOUR COST AT A GLANCE" C. A. KUEHN WHOLESALE pLORIST 1312 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. ANCY (Special Picked) ERNS Pittsburgh. MARKET HOLDS RECORD FOE DULLNESS. This City has been about as dull a spot as was possible to find on the map during: the past week. The supply has been plentiful, with the exception of roses, which showed poor quality. American Beauties continue small and of little account. Asters are very good; in fact, better than they li.ave been for several seasons. Gladioli are also in good form, but the supply is too large for the demand, consequently prices dropped. Delphiniums are arriving in large numbers and are hard to move, most of them going to the dump. Greens are scarce, but tlie supply meets all requirements. MCCALLUM CO'S. OUTING. The McCallum Co. held an outing at its greenhouses at Evans City, August 9, the party being convened from this city in a special car. The afternoon was given over to athletic events, the chief feature being a ball game, which was won by the greenhouse team, the score being 13 to 5. George McCallum won the lOO-yard dash, while l\Iiss Ken- nedy, of the office force, wms the lucky one in the drawing for a wicker chair. Moving pictures ware shown in the car on the return trip. Both members of the firm and employes voted it a most enjoyable outing — the best ever held. NOTES. Richards & Burns are opening a new Btore at Monessen. Pa., which is to be up-to-date in every respect. The firm is well known in this city, has many friends, and should make a suc- cess in the business. Karl Voelker, formerly of the A. W. Smith Co., and the Alpha Floral Co., is in cliarge. The A. H. Smith Flower Stores Co. is redecorating the interior of its main store at Seventh and Liberty street. A. Hall, of this firm, and family, are enjoying the bathing at Atlajitic City. Miss Carrie Jordan is also at the sea- shore. Harry Irwin, the popular Monessen, Pa., florist, has just written from Mich- igan, that he expects to be barred from that state in future for catching all of the fi.sh. His son, Hairison, is in charge of the business during his absence. Wm. A. Clark, of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., and family, are spending the month at their cottage at Lake Chautauqua. Harvey Sheaff. manager of the Mrs. E. A. 'Williams store, is on a two weeks' trip. Visitors: J. W. Glenn, Kittanning, Pa.; B. F. Engle, Rochester, Pa., and M. McGrail, Uniontown, Pa. M. Washington, T>. C. — ^Th© Gude Bros. Co. has purchased the property adjoin- ing its store, and will move to the new building when the lease of the present occupants expires in about two years. St. Louis. BUSINESS BATHER DULL. The market is in fair condition. Business is more or less slow, with the demand just about cleaning up the good stock, with few exceptions. Good asters are in demand, as well as good roses. Neither are plentiful. Gladioli are in fair supply, but the quality is not very good. Other miscellaneous stock is in fair supply. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. The transient de- mand is very poor, and very little im- provement is looked for until Septem- ber. NOTES. The transportation committee of the florists' club, in charge of the "Presi- dential Special" to the Detroit conven- tion, says they expect to have about 40 representatives from this city and vicinity. The special will leave on the morning of August IS. For any de- tails, see W. J. Pilcher. W. A. Rowe or Frank Windier. A visit to the Mossgiel Gardens, at Crescent, Mo., shows everything look- ing fine for a big season. They grow roses for the local market of an ex- ceptionally good quality. G. H. Angermueller has been getting in some nice asters, which are always sold before they are unpacked. J. J. W. 1919. The American Florist. 201 French Paper Whites Freesias and French Romans I BULBS are being distributed to our customers. If you are not yet covered on the above, let us quote you prices and sub- mit samples or show you at convention. "Joss" Narcissus are ready. These are very early and cheaper. Dutch Bulbs Our orders have been accepted ; prices are ready; samples will be at Detroit. It is safe to order early. Remember, late orders last year had to accept many substitutes. Our stocks of HYACINTHS, Fancy Forcing, Named Forcing; TULIPS, Keizerkroon, Murillo, Flamingo, Coronne d' Or, as well as all the best Darwins, is complete. LILY BULBS A full line in season. Don't let any line of talk stampede you into profiteers' prices. PAEONIES will be higher. We have the best florists' sorts at right prices. CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york 202 The American Florist. Aug. 16, The Little Wonder "No Drip'' Hanging Basket A Long Looked for Necessity Needed by Every Florist Wanted in Every Home N View Showing In- terior View of Little Wonder Hanging Basket. O more water dripping on rug or floor, No muss or worry. Works automatically, keeping plants watered just right. By absorbing the exact amount of water required, the plants are kept fresh and healthy the year around. Waters the growing plant from the bottom, thus making longer roots and better plants. WILL LAST INDEFINITELY Little Wonder "No. Drip"H&Dgin|[ Basket (From actual photo.) THE WONDER PLANT IRRIGATOR CO. 2544 North Clark Street, CHICAGO Albany, N. Y. CLUB COMPLETES OUTING PLANS. Preparations for the annual outing and clambake were discus-ied at the Aug-uat meeting of the florists' club wrich was held at the establishment of Henke.s Brothers, Newtonville. I.ouis H. Schaefer, chairman of the entertain- ment committee, reported that his com- mittee had decided on the date. Satur- day afternoon, August 2y, a:id place, Henkes Brothers' grove, Newtonville. Chairman Schaefer said that the club will purchase all the edibles and acces- sories, and hire a man to look after the bake. Tickets will be $3 each for men and $2 for women. A poll of the members present showed that at least 43 will attend. The sale of tickets is always more than the number present at the meetings who promise to attend. An invitation was read from Henry Heeremanns, secretary of the Lenox Horticultural Society, Lenox, Mass., to attend the Lenox Society outing on the afternoon of August 20. The local club paissed a vote of thanks, and in- structed the secretary to write that as many as could would attend from this city. Frederick W. Gloeckner, of Water- vliet, was elected a member of the club. After the meeting, the members en- joyed refreshments furnished by the hosts. Among the items was some very fine sweet corn. The Messrs. Henkes explained that the state depart- ment of agriculture has declared a quarantine in the town on all sweet corn on account of the presence of the European com borer. The quarantine extends from near Newtonville, though a narrow strip of territory, to Amster- dam. Corn in the territory, is excluded from the markets of Albany, Troy, and a number of other places in districts where the borer has not been reported. Corn in infected territory may be sold SEE DREER'S DISPLAY of Decorative and Other Seasonable Stock At the Detroit Convention Our representatives will be present and pleased to give any information desired. HENRY A. DREER 714-716 Chestnut Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. in the cities within the infected dis- tricts. The object of the quarantine is to prevent the spread of the borer into uninfected districts. In some cases, the quarantine works a hardship, be- cause not every fleld in a district ex- cl)jded is affected. , Arthur Cowee,; the gladiolus specialist of Berlin, Rensselaer county, has ser- ved four terms in the state legislature as an assemblyman. He is a candidate for renomination on the republican ticket. It is expected he will receive the nomination and bfr re-elected with little trouble. R. D. 1919. The American Florist. 203 FORMOSUN LILY BULBS Are on the Way FIRST SHIPMENT Due Here About SEPTEMBER 1 We expect to make delivery to our customers in strict rotation of orders Sizes, 7 to 9 inch 8 to 10 incli 9 to 10 incli PRICE, $85.00 PER CASE A. HENDERSON & CO 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. 204 The American Florist. Aug. 16, ciuiiniiiitriiirijiirniiMiirniiiiiiMiiinitMiiiiiiiMiiriiiiMuiiiiiiiiriiiiHiiiiiiMiiuHiuiiMiiiMiiiiiirniHiiiuiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiMiiMiiiiiiiinin;itriiiniiN 1 OF COURSE, WE'LL BE THERE ! * * * * * I* : * ; * : JU I * I * ; * ?* i * a* I* S. A. F. Convention, Detroit, Aug. 19-20-21. We're easily found at the We can still accept orders for Freesia- different varieties: FREESiA PURITY-lmproved. % to =/8-in. . $9.50 per 1000 RAINBOW FREESIA. 100 1000 First Size. . . . $4.00 $35.00 Second Size. . 3.00 20.00 Write for prices on our FREESIA-SUNSET GOLL * i * i * i * i * i * i * i * = * = * i * = * i * i * 1 %\ * \ * I « i * * * * First Size... Second Size. PINK MIX. * I 100 1000 1; i $5.50 $60.00 I \ 4.00 35.00 t \ Large List of Dutch, French and Calla Bulbs Pansy Seed, Sweet Pea Seed, Cineraria Seed, Cyclamen Seed, Primula Seed, Asparagus Plumosus, Asparagus Sprengeri. Headquarters for Japanese Lilies. American Bulb Co. 172 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111. * I * i * : * i * 1 * i * ! * : * i * ; * i * i * i * I « i * * WATCH US GROW WATCH US GROW. riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiinmiiiihiiiiiiiiiiiuiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiffiiitiiiiiMi'MiDiii iiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiitfiiiiiiiiiiMtiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiriuiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiitimiiiiiilr » - » - . - . - » . . - . - » , » - » - » - » - » - - . » - » -^ ' - » - ' - - - - -Lt. » -t »-»---».».»-»--^»-»-»-'-'-'-'-'-'----~----t.S?g<^^S.S.S.S.'---S.»-»-»-»-»-'^^ I IN OUR CONVENTION DISPLAY will be well worth your careful inspection. Crotons, Dracaenas, Pandanus, Ficus Pandurata, Ferns in variety. Hand- some specimens to ornament the bon ton shops, and stock in small sizes for growing on. We^ believe this will be one of the best exhibits we have ever made. Mr. Robert A. Craig, Mr. Leonard J. Seeger and Mr. C. Van will be on hand to welcome you. THE ROBERT CRAIG CO. Branch : NORWOOD, PA. 4900 Naricet St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. : 19.19. The American Florist. 205 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 1920 THE NOVELTY ROSE MME. BITTERELY B. G. Hill's gorgeous sport of Ophelia, which has been tried out for three years and we are sure that it will supersede the parent; every tint is greatly intensified, gold, rose and cream. 50,000 already booked. The thousands of growers who know the good points of Ophelia, will be glad to welcome the "Butterfly Rose;" its culture is identical; everybody will know how to handle it. It can be seen growing and will be distributed jointly by THE E. G. HILL CO. THE JOSEPH H. HILL CO. Richmond, Ind. Richmond, Ind. C. H. TOTTY Madison. N. J. 206 The American Florist. Aug. 16, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 182 North Wabash Avenue Im D. Pkone. Randolvfe 681 CHICAGO You Are Invited To Visit Chicago's Leading Wholesale House I Whenever You Are In The City I Most Modern, Progressive, Centrally Located Wholesale I Cut Flower Establishment in the World's Largest Market. I Our business is devoted entirely to the Wholesaling of Cut I Flowers and Greens, and all Buyers in this line will do well I to bear in mind that our line is complete in every respect. I "We Have It" if it is Obtainable in the Great Chicago Market. JMlllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllll Illllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllillllliilliiliiiiiiiiiii i II i Cblcafo. AUGlrST BUSINESS IS FAIR. Business so for this month has been fair and compares most favorably with that of the same period of other years, with the total sales, in some instances, probably running- considerably ahead. While business in some lines was g-ood the past two weeks, it was not so unusually brisk that the grower should bo given the idea that stock was selling- at extraordinary high summer prices, which does not happen to be the case as the average returns show. While stock in general has been none too plentiful, there has been enough to go round, and if one particular house did not happen to have it, there was iisually somo obtainable cldse by. Roses are selling well, especially Columbia Mrs. Chas. Russell, Ophelia, Milady and Sunburst, which are reaching- the mar- ket in good condition. American Beau- ty roses continue to be in brisk de- mand at high summer prices and clean lip regularly. Asters are more plenti- ful and are to be had In quantity lots at reasonable prices considerably be- low those asked previously. Fancy .isters are in exceedingly short supply and command good figures. Gladioli are in large supply, and are in good demand. Some flrst-class stock is seen in this line, but the majority of it is showing the effects of the hot weather. Orchids are scarce, and so is lily of the valley. Liilies, pond lilies, daisies, gypsophilas, corniJowers, calendulas, candytuft, snapdragons and feverfews are obtainable, and come in handy for the window displays during- the hot weather. Greens are in good supply. Next week, the convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., and the closer the big event approaches, the more you hear of the large delegation from this city. Some will make the trip by auto, but the majority will go by rail, and O e<- I. f Chicago I/l. T^e'aXe^s \t\ 5\xppX\«.s 30 East Randolph Street I very few, if any, by boat, for it is im- possible to secure reservations. • NOTES. Miss Ruth Wattman, of the Bassett & Washburn office force, is enjoying a three weeks' vacation. Mrs. Horton and Ernie Anderson are back from their vacations, and are again attend- ing to their duties at this establish- ment. Peter Duris, of the Central Floral Co., left this week for Fish Creek, Wis., where he and his sister will spend their vacation. Mr. Duris is the proud possessor of a new seven passenger 1920 model Buick. John Kruchten is back on the job at the John Kruchten Go's, store after a delightful visit with his family at Sister Lakes, Mich. The trip was made by auto. Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Ranililph St., CHICAGO, ILL. O. J. Friedman left August 9 to join his family for a week's visit at his cot- tage in Michigan. Fritz Bahr, wife and son, George, left, August 9, on a pleasure trip to California. Edgar Winterson and wife are spend- ing their vacation at Grand Beach, Mich. August Barnett, with Erne & Co., is enjoying a two-weeks' vacation. iyi9. The American Florist. 207 WE ARE CUTTING AN EXTRA Heavy SuDDly of Roses SUMNER ROSES OUR SPECIALTY BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants We Are Now Cutting Russells from 60,000 Plants The best Roses now are Columbia, Russells, Hoosier Beauties, Ophelia, Sunburst and White Killarneys. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. BARGAIN PRICE LIST Russells and Columbia At the Following Bargain Prices: Long per 100, $10-00 to $12.00 Medium per 100, $6.00 to $8.00 Short per 100, $3.00 to $4.00 Assorted Roses Our selection. In lots of 300 or more; all choice, fresh cut stock. Short lengths at the rate of $25.00 per 1000 Medium lengths at the rate of $50.00 per 1000 When ordering, please state grade wanted. GLADIOLI and ASTERS at market prices NEW FANCY FERNS, per 1000, $2.00 Adiantum per 100, $100 Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 Galax, bronze per 1000, 2.00 Sprengeri per 100, 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. A trial order solicited. In buying direct of the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICE!— We close at 5 o'clock week daya and all day Sunday. \Veek Days 8 A. M. until 6 P. M, BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE ,^g 1^ ^g^gg,^ ^^g CmCAfiO, ILL. Greenhouses: HInsdnle, III., and Gregga Station, III. 208 The American Florist. Aug. 16, You will find all the choicest ofFerings in Cut Flowers at our establishment. Handle the best. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Miss Gerti-ude Plutz, who tickles the ivories at Poehlmann Bros. Go's, office, is back from a pleasant vacation in northern Wisconsin. Ruth Pagel who operates the switchboard, has returned from a visit to her home at Spring- Valley. Bass Lake and Starved Rock. Sam Cohon of the ofiice force is back from a pleasant vacation at South Ha- ven, Mich., and-James Butler, who keeps the office books, is again on deck after spending a couple of weeks Avitli his folks at their cottage at Long Lake. Miss Olga Mielke of the office staff left August 9 for a three weeks' visit with relatives at Altamount, S. D. This city will be represented at the Detroit convention in the bowling con- test by Allie Zech. Walter Amling. Eric Johnson, Herbert Amling and Peter Olsem. The trade is confident that the boys will make a good show- ing and would not be surprised if they brought home the bacon. Walter Am- ling. Allie Zech, Herbert Amling and Peter Olsem bowled a practice game with William Wolf. Fred, Price, Jack Byers and Mrs. Olsem, August 11. which they won by a close margin. Charles Erne received a postal card last week from Charles Stewart, dated August 4, and mailed from Cheyenne, Wyo. Mr. Stewart and family left here several weeks ago. on an auto trip to Los Angeles, California, where they will make their home in the future. Peter Showsboe has the stock at Peter Reinberg's greenhouses in splen- did condition, particularly the roses, and is always pleased, to show the vis- itors about. Peter Baumann reports that the demand at the store is strong- enough to absorb the daily cuts. H. Tobler, superintendent of grounds and greenhouses at the Northern Hos- pital for the Insane, Traverse CiLy. Mich., called upon a number of old friends in the city last week and in- cidentally celebrated the fifty-first an- ]iiversary of his birthday. CUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas f-^^t^-^.^ Mention the American Florist when writing A. Lange says Saturday of last week was the best August day in the history of his business, in orders as well as re- ceipts. Mr. Lange and wife left Tues- day evening for the convention city. A. L. Vaughan reports business at A. L. Vaughan & Co's. store as compar- ing most favorably with that of last year. Asters and gladioli are in good demand at this establishment. Louis Finnermann, of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finne-,-mann Co., was called home from a business trip in the east this week by the sudden death of his moth- er-in-law, Mrs. Klamage. Phillip Schupp reports that the sliip- ping trade is )iolding up remarkabl>' well at J. A. Budlon,g Co.'s store for August. Mrs. A. Kindler, of the Raedlein Basket Co., returned recently from a pleasant visit in California. Sergeant Fi-anklin Wallis, son of Thomas Wallis, of Rose Hill, has re- turned from overseas. Leonard Koehler, with Joseph Foers- ter Co., is spending his vacation in Michigan. The Meyer Florist Thread Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread with any other you are using and you will see a vast difference in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the JOHH C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREAD WORKS, T500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. 1919. The American Florist. 209 m I— MEET IN- DETROIT At The Convention August 19-21 And at All Other Times at Our Store ALLIE ZECH MATT MANN —OF— Z M C A A C ^ N H N Always Reliable Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph Street, CHICAGO 210 The American Florist. Aug. 16, The Open Door Our door is always open to visitors. Call and see us when you are in the city — before or after attending the Detroit Conven- tion if possible. We are located in the heart of the Great Central Market and will be pleased to have you pay us a visit. A. T. Pyfer St Co. , WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 NoHh Wabash Ave., CHICAGO The following- have signified their in- tention of attending- the Detfolt con- vention : C. L. Washburn and wife. Miss Nettie Parker, Alhe Zech and -wife. Miss Marie Grotlie, Gust Marshall. Au- gtist Poehlmann. Adolph Poehlmann. John Poehlmann. George Asmiis. T. E. Waters, M. Barker. H. A. Cecil. Matt Mann, Duncan Robertson and -n-it'e. Allan Humason. A. F. Longren. Peter Olsem and -n'ife, H. E. Humlston, Miss Martha Gunterberg-, Paul Kling-sporn and wife. Eric Johnson. Joseph Kohout. Fred Dietsch, Fred Lautenschlag-er, Rudolph Kurow.ski. A. F. Amling- and wife. Fred Stielow. Walter Amling and wife. Frank Schramm and wife. Her- bert Amling, G. C. Weiland. Anton Then, August Jurgens, Charles Mc- Cauley, Fred Schramm, Rudolph Ells- worth, Emil Ehrhardt, Ed. Muret. Joseph Schoos, Sam Pearce. H. Nichols, P. Li. McKee. G. M. Reyburn and -n'ife. Albert Koehler and w-lfe. S. Dumser. Frank Johnson. J. C. Vaughan. A. M. Anderson. Ed. Goldenstein. Thos. D. Long-, George Mohn, "Walter Stocklos. A. Hansen. Victor Bergn-ian and wife and P. J. Foley Mi.ss Edna Poehlmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Poehlmann. and William Clark -were married at the home of the bride's parents at Morton Grove. Tuesday evening. August 12, at 8 o'clock. The home -n-as hciutifully decorated for the occasion. The iiappy young couple have the best wishes of the entire trade. George Asmus greeted Wm. F. Gude and wife of Washington. D. C. last week as they passed through the city on their return from the Canadian Rockies and Yellowstone Park. Mr. Gude appearing greatly improved in health. Fred Nelson, manager of the George Wittbold Co.'s retail department, and Joe Schouten. with the Ernest Wien- hoeber Co., are back from a vacatioi tour of the west including a visit to Yellowstone Park. C. L. Washburn is pleased with the demand for Columbia roses at Eassett k Washburn's store, where they are arriving in quality this week along- -n'ith all the other varieties they are growing, A. Henderson and H. N. Bruns are planning to go bj^ auto from Lake.side. Mich., where their summer homes are located, to the convention city, leaving Monday morning on the 200-mile run. Vaughan's Seed Store is expecting the first carload of Chinese narcissus this -\veek. The first Paper Whites -ire being- expressed from the firm's New York house. Frank Oechslin and wife returned from Colorado last week and report a very enjoyable trip. Visitors ; Earl L. Hempstead. Bloom- ington; Mrs. Kirby Boerstler. Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. J. F. Ammann and Miss Angle Ammann, Edwardsville. Cincinnati. CHOICE STOCK IS LI.M[TE1>. Business is somewhat quiet and does not take up all of the receipts that are coming- into the market. 'The amount of choice stock is rather limited and sells readily, but the short and medium grades move very slov.'ly and tend to accumulate in the wholesale houses. In roses, many short ones of the new cut are seen. Asters are plentiful but the most of the offerings in this line are sliort stemmed and small. Many ex- cellent gladioli may be had. The choice ones sell readily while the others move slowly. Other offerings are a few rubrums and snapdragons. NOTES. The marriage of Miss Jennie Adrian, daughter of Gus Adrian and wife, to Oliver D. Perreault, w-as solemnized August 2. The bridegrooi-n had just been discliarged fron-i the military ser- vice after having- seen active service overseas. They will make iheir future home in Los Angeles. Calif. The latest who have announced their intention of attending the convention at Detroit, Mich., are Frank Volz, wiio expects to make it part of nis honey- moon trip, Arthur Becker and Ray Ruttlee. C. E. Critchell has been getting- many calls for sphagnum during the past fortnight. Last week he visited the greenhouse plants at Richmond, Ind. Julius Baer has returned after a three months' trip through the far west and Canada. Visitors: Geo. Hampton, representing Jos. G. Neidinger & Co., Philadelphia. Pa.: J. Coleman Nielsen, representing Poehlmann Bros.. Chicago: Harold S. Lion, of Lion & Company, New York; Ous Sch!-;eider, Springfield, O., and H. F. Winters, of the Winters' Floral Co., Charleston, Vv"est Va. H. What Every Grower Will Do A grower who is fair and impartial and not restricted in his judgment in choos- ing a Wholesale Cut Flower Commission House.will endorseour NEW SERVICE. No supervision, no regnlations, no pro- tection, was adequately provided to a sjrower in the old practice of Commission Wholesaling. Our REPORT OF SALES answers all questions. It tells and explains fully what every grower ought to know about the market- ing of his products. If for no other reason, our SALES REPORT alone is sufficient to eLcourage consignments to us. YOUR PROTECTION KENNICOTT BROS. CO, CHICAGO 'Under Grower's Supervision" and "TRUE TO NAME" Mention the American Florist when icriting Hannibal, Mo. — Mrs. Hettie A. League, administratrix of the estate of the late W. T. League, announces that the establishment consisting of tw-o houses 20x160 feet, a three-room brick building- used as office and workroom in a downtown location on a lot OjxlSO feet are offered for sale. ■ 1919. The American Florist. 211 Visit Our Store Whiile Yoia Are In The City Before leaving for the Detroit Conven- tion or after returning will be a good time, but remember that you are always welcome. If you wish you can have your mail addressed here and arrange to meet your friends at our establishment. OUR SPECIALTIES: Russell, Columbia, Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland Roses. All the best new and standard Carnations in addition to other flowers in sea- son. Complete line of Green Goods. PETER REINBERG WHOLESALE FLORIST 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone, Central 2846 mm iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHii I II iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i i iii ii iii ii ii i i 212 The American Florist. Aug. 16, WHEN YOU ARE IN CHICAGO CALL AND INSPECT and arrange for your fall and winter supply. Our line is complete, and you will find here many styles you will like. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago To reach our store, take a Chicago Avenue, Division Street, Milwaulcee Avenue or Annitage Avenue car at State and Randolph Streets and get off at Huron Street. Cars stop right in front of our store. Reid's Quality Cut Flowers THE CHOICE OF THE MARKET FOR ALL SEASONS. Best Flowers Best Packing Best Service Growers and Retailers cannot do better than connect up with Reid's Service. A leader in the Trade for 25 years. When They're REID'S They're Right. ' EDWARD REID, 1619-1621 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. San Francisco. BUSINESS BETTER THAN IN PAST SU.-NrMEKS This week has been a very good one among all the florists. It is certainly far ahead of the correspondinpr week . last year. There is an unusually large number of weddings and other decora- tions, which call for large quantities of flowers, such as dahlias, gladioli, chrysanthemums, etc.. and which are peculiarly adapted to this particular work. Chrysanthemums are becoming more plentiful every day. Golden Glow is about the only variety offered now. It has improved very much in quality over last week, owing to the cool weather. It is bringing good prices. As yet, none of this stock is being shipped, as it is disposed of readily in this market. Very few Early Frost were noted this week. The rose situa- tion is improving rapidly, inasmuch as the stock is of much better quality than for some time past. As yet, there is no supply of Russell, but there is a large cut of Ophelia, Columbia, Hadley and Radiance. Good stock moves quite readily. XJlrich Brunner is also much better than heretofore. Cecile Brun- ner is off crop and the light arrivals clean up quickly. The good supply of Spencer sweet peas still keep coming in and are sold at good figures. Nearly all colors are represented, but pink and lavender are most in deiuand. Carna- tions from the new crop are begin- ning to arrive. Laddie is excellent and a good seller. Poor stock of the En- chantress family, however, is not moving at all. Dahlias are now at the height of the season. Enormous quantities find their way to the market every morning. Stock has to be of the best before ready buyers appear. The street venders dispose of the greater part of the inferior grades. Gladioli are still coming in freely, and continue to find a ready sale. Pink varieties ■are most in favor. There are prac- tically no orchids to be seen. A few Harrisoniana are to be had occasion- ally and bring $1.00 each. The aster supply is increasing every day, and the stock shows much improvement over last week. All colors are available now, but as yet, prices are pretty stiff. Zinnias are much better than heretofore and find a ready market. They are in great demand for basket v/ork. Snapdragons are quite plenti- ful, but of poor quality. There is an ample supply of calendulas, scabiosa and other stock from out of doors. Some fine specimens of pot grown celosia are being received and are a welcome addition to a scant supply of flowering plants. We also noted a fine lot of early cyclamens in pots in several of the stores. The stock was extra good for so early in the season. Hj'drangeas, both pink and blue, in pots, are also popular. Water lilies, which are somewhat of a novelty here this season, are attracting much atten- tion from buyers. There are plenty of green stock and adiantums. NOTES The nurserymen of this state are do- ing everything- in their power to be in a position to meet the demand for stock this coming season. They report a tremendous call for fruit tree.s of every description. The California Pack- ing Corporation, which is the largest concern of its kind in the world, has purchased 4,000 acres of land at De- lano, and has placed an order with a prominent nursery at Fresno to supply the trees for this tract. , It is one of the largest single orders ever placed for fruit trees. The varieties planted will be peaches and figs. Charles Matraia, for many years a member of the firm of Podesta & Bal- docchi, has entered the firm o,f the Art Floral Co., of which his brother, P. Vincent Matraia, is president and manager. The entire stock of this com- pany is now controled by the Matraia brothers. Improvements, which are now taking place, are rapidly nearing completion at this store. When fin- ished, it will be one of the most at- tractive in the country. J. A. Axell, whose large wholesale house on Bush street will open at the beginning of the shipping season, has completed arrangements whereby he will become the largest handler and shipper of chrysanthemums in this city. He has purchased the entire- crops of some of the leading growers. He will also handle the output of many of our leading violet growers, nearly all of which will be shipped to eastern points. The Sea,bright Bulb Company has leased 10,000 square feet of glass at Santa Cruz, where it will plant bulbs to force for this market. They will specialize in early freesias. Thus far this season, this firm has shipped one million and a half freesia bulbs and 500,000 gladioli bulbs to this and east- ern markets. They report a cleanup of all their surplus stock, and will plant largely for next season's trade. Rosaia Bros.' nursery is in with a good cut of gladioli and TJlrich Brunner roses. Mr. Rosaia says that for some unexplainable reason the cut of XJlrich Brunner has been below the standard of former years. Nearly every grower of this rose has the same comment to make on its behavior this season. It is a vei-y popular rose in this market and immense quantities are handled here every season. Frank Pellicano's new dahlia; Dr. Harry Tevis, is by far the most popu- lar and finest dahlia being received in this market. It was sent out by the introducer last spring, and has .lumped immediately into popular favor owing to its immense bloom and very stiff stem. When it is more widely distrib- uted, it will be near the head of the list of the best commercial dahlias. Milton Tonini, manager of the Bay Counties Seed Company, has a fine col- lection of dahlias at his nursery, which he intends to exhibit at the coming dahlia show of the California Dahlia 1919. The America n Florist. 213 Have Your Customers Say it With Budlong's Flowers The kind that are bound to give satisfaction. A Word to the Wise Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score WE HAVE A3 FINE A LOT OF Summer Roses of Every Variely as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line Of Roses. We are exceptionally strong on Double White KlI- larney, the only white Killarney that stays "white" during the hot summer months. Once used, you Will want no Oth&r. r^l^fll^li ofQ ^&\iXy stock, all colors , at reasonable prices. i* c^A^c Heavy supply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the A«3H5l 3 large, showy kind also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice stock of Daisies, Calendulas, Candytuft, Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Gypsophila and all other Seasonable Stock. HARRISII LILIES are scarce but we can supply RUBRUM and ALBUM. DON'T FORGET US ON GREENS, AS WE HAVE Asparagus, Sprengeri, Ferns, Adiantum, Galax. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Ctiicago's most up-to-date and l>est-located Wliolesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K. CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION." WE ABE OliOSED AIxL DAY SUNDAY. We are In dally touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent ua receiving fluch benefltfl. 214 The American Florist. Aug. 16, You Are Invited to make our store your headquarters whenever you are in the city. Drop in and get acquainted— we will make it as pleasant as we can for you. Before or after returning from the Detroit Convention would be an opportune time. F RNE ^ COMPANY WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E« Randolph Street) l. d. pnone, Randolph esrs. CHICAGO, ILL. ^(iiMiiuiiiuMiiiintiiiniiuiirMiniiiniiniiMiiiiMitiittiiiHiiiiiiiNiiMiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiriiiiiiitiuiiiiitrniininiiiiiirniitiiiMiiMirNiiriuniiiiiiiMiiMiiniiM^ I The Coming Season | I We will handle the product of two of the largest rose growers | I of this section. Nothing better offered anywhere. i I FIRST SELECTIONS IN ALL SEASONABLE FLOWERS I Our packing and shipping facilities are unsurpassed. Only one block to express or parcel post. | I PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLORISTS' EXCHANGE, S^^lfc Philadelphia, Pa. | TiirniiiiiiiiiiiJiMiiiMiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiniiiiiiiiniiiiiriiiitiiiniilTiiiiini 'iflliiiiiniirrrtitiiiiniiitiiriiiniiifiiiiiiiiiiiitirittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniirMiiiMtiiiniitiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiililiiliiiiiiiiiir iiiilllliilllllliiKiiiittiititiiitiiniiitiitiiiitiiiiiiiiuiittiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiirillllinT BERNHEIMER'S SERVICE IS BEST Society in September. He is looking- forward to a heavy fall plant trade, and is arranging to handle a large amount of stocli this coming season. R. H. Taylor, of Berls Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses. Beauty $ 1.50®$ 5.00 lOO Mrs. Chas. Russell . . . 5.000 20.00 Columbia 5.000 15.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.000 10.00 Killarney Brilliant 3.00O 10.00 Killarney 3.000 10.00 White Killarney 3.00O 10.00 Richmond 3.00O lO.OO Prince de Bulgarie. . . 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00O 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer... 3.00O 10.00 " Milady \3.00@ 10.00 Sunburst 3.00O 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00O 10 00 Hadley 3.00O 10.00 " Ophelia 3.00O 10.00 '■ Double W. Killarney.. 3.00O 10.00 " Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. 3.00® 10.00 " Champ Welland 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00O 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00O 10.00 " Bayard Thayer 3.00® 10.00 *' Ceclle Brunner 3.00 " George Elgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesblt 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas. per doz 10.00® 12.00 Daisies l.BO@ 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Valley 12.00® 15.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Ferns per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Galax per 1,000 l.BO® 2.00 Lcucothoe 1.00® 1.26 Mexican Ivy per 1,000 6.00® 6.0O Plumosus Strings each .600 .75 Smilax per doz. 2.50® 8.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays , . 3.00 Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing r^CHlCAGO^^ FLOWER GROWERS' ASSOCIATION 182 N. Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone Randolph 631 The Foremost Wholesale House of ^CHICAGO^ Mention the American Florist when writina 218 The American Florist. Aug. 16, GLADIOLUS They are in full crop. Our stock includes many novelties and all the standard varieties. Always a good supply of America, Augusta, Francis King, Panama, etc. $5.00 and $6.00 per IciO. If you will leave the selection to us we can offer you Gladiolus at very attractive prices. We ship Gladiolus mostly in bud, insuring arrival in good condition. You are obliged to carry some stock curing the summer months, and you have less risk of loss in Gladiolus than any other flower you can buy. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia. DEJIAND KEIACHES LOWEST LEVEL. The first week in August ran pretty true to form as far as the Horist busi- ness was concerned, the volume of trade being about the smallest of the year. Gladioli and asters, most of the latter field-grown, are being thrown on the market in great ciuantities. Only about 2.5 per cent of the stock is fit for sale in the stores, the balance being so poor as to be almost unmarketable. The wholesalers are helpless. It comes in, is potted up. and they do the best they can with it. ' Aside from the first selec- tions, or cream of the stock for which there is generally a fair local or ship- ping demand, the balance is sold In .iob lots to the street men, who take it away in wagon loads and market it on the busy corners of residence centers, or in the shopping districts. Gladioli are offered at 10 cents a bunch of froni six to eight stalks, and asters 10 to 15 cents for a bunch of 25. Russell, Mary- land and Victoria are the best summer roses. Columbia and a few. Premier are also good, but all the rest are very small. There are American Beauties, new crop, if ordered, at .$40 to $50 per hundred. Hydrangea Golden GloW, and other outside flowers are very plentiful. Dahlias are being sent in despite the protests of the growers. If the early shipments are any criterion, the acreage must have been very heavily increased by the "farmers" of New Jersey. The recent wet weather has been favorable to their growth, and if there were any sale, the market would soon be flooded with them. THE GLADIOLUS SITUATION. A wholesaler, in speaking- of the im- mense shipments of gladioli, said he anticipated this condition las^t spring as all the bulb men said they had never had such a demand before. He ques- tioned very much, with the high cost of labor, boxes, shipping- expenses, etc., together with the greatly overstocked market, whether the growers woulti get a new dollar for an old one. He was afrnid it would be much the same during the dahlia season, although at that time, there would be a much better demand. BULB PROSPECTS. The forcing bulb situation is interest- ing. Paper White narcissi are now in, and will be on the market as cut flowers much earlier than last season, wlien the bulbs did not arrive until No- vember. Prices are much higher, $21 per 1.000 being asked for 13 centimeters in size. Flowers will have to bring S6 per 100 to pay. Emperor narcissi are quoted .$47..">0 per 1,000. These in- itial prices and allowing for bulbs that do not flower will put the cost of the cut flowers, when ready for market, at a rather high figure. The Easter lily flow-ers will, it is said, not cut any figure in the market before the last of Januarv or February. Formosums are quoted at $30 to $35. per 100 provision- ally. Harrisii, 7-0, are $?.2.."rO. and such a small quantity in sight as to make no material difference. The giganteums are still an unknown quantity. Large shipments are expected, but no one feels safe, as yet. in quoting prices or quantities that will stand. VlioMe Hover MM'Ket>s Buffalo, Aug. 13. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special ao.ooffl' iii.no Fancy 2ll.(l(Kii ".".On Bxti-a 10 iHlfii L'll.llO 1st H.iMfa 1(1. II I Killaniey S.dOfe lii.iM My MaiTlalld a.OOfi; Kl.iM) Smibm-st 3.00(!i 10.00 \V;inl 3.0.1® 10.00 i)|,lii-lia SOD® 10.00 Uii.-isell R.® 12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 Milaily 2.00® S.OO ■n'ai-d and Hllliugflon. . . 2.00® S.OO .My .Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Valley G.nO® lO.Oil Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Aug. 13. Per 100 Roses. Killarney 4.00® 12.00 .Mrs. Chils. Russell 6.00® 18.00 Oplielia 4.00® lo.oo Richmond 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.0n® 10.00 Shawyer 4. ml®' 10.00 Columbia 6.00® IS.O) Lilium Giganteum 12.50® 15.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 3('0 Carnations 4.00® 12.011 Callas : . .10.00® 12.01 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Easter Lilies 12..50® 1.5.00 S\yeet Peas 30® 2 00 Tulips 4,00® 8.00 Daffodils 5.00® 0.0:1 Iris Tingitana 12.00® In.OO .ToiMiuils 4.0>® 6.00 S]i!i|i.1iagons 6.00® 10 00 Gladioli 3.00® 5.0:1 -Vster.s 2.00® 4.00 Ts'OTES. Clarence Watson, of the Leo Niessen Co's. force, says it seems almost impos- sible to get growers, particiihirly the farmers or large growers of outside flow- ers like gladioli and asters, to under- stand the advantage of quality over quantity. If they would select tlie best varieties, and grow but one- fourth as many, disbudding, and only sending in good salable flowers, properly bunched and packed, they Avould be almost cer- tain of good returns, and the entire trade would be gi-eatly benefited. One of the sages of the trade, dis- cussing the present agitation on the high cost of living, and the efforts by the national authorities to reduce prices wherever possible, wondered what ef- fect it would have on the sale of flow- ers, not that they should be reduced, as they have not at all kept in step with the advancement in other lines, but should an economic wave set in. all things of a luxurious nature might suffer, with flowers among the first. E. J. Keohane, of the H. F. Michell force, is visiting at the Delaware Water Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when ivritino BERGER BROS. Roses, Orchids, Sweet Peas, Girnations. GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. VVHOI.ESAL,E FliORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Flowers. MASTIC A Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2.25 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz size) 1.25 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Snpplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable NoTelUes in Onantlty. Send for Our Gataloene. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. and St., Phlla., Pa. Gap. He declares that in all his ex- perience he has never found the trade in such a, receptive mood. The trouble now is to get the goods, there being a ready market for all the standard seeds and plants at greatly increa.'-cd prices. Louis Nieman, who will attend the convention, going- via Buffalo, will at the close, extend his trip thrCugh the Thousand Islands, and into Canada, visiting Montreal, Quebec and other in- teresting points. He says it is going to be a "regular trip." Herman Hunkel, and family of Mil- waukee, Wis., have been spending a week in Atlantic City, and two daj's 1919. The American Florist. 219 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists* Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON i nVNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens here visiting- growers. Otlier visiti>is M-ere Louis Wittbold. Chicago: W. H. GuUett, Lincoln, III., and T. W. P3n- nock. Athens, Ga. Carl Corts, having put the Jos. Hea- oock Co's. store in order, building' nn additional cold .storage room and hav- ing' decorated the salesroom with white enamel, is spending a couple of weeks with his iamily in the peaceful Brandy- wine valley. Edward Reid has just returned from a business trip to Norfolk, Portsmouth and other Virginia points where he found business very good for the sea- son. Asters that grade high are a fea- ture of his stock at this time. A. M. Campbell has just housed near- ly 10,000 plants of Laddie c<>rnations. They made a good growth in the field, and present one of the best houses of this aristocrat in this section. Full stocks 01 gladioli, roses and asters ai'e features with the Philadel- phia Wholesale Florists' Bxcliange. Manager Duetscher declares these are strenuous days. Martin Gannon, chief of the A. M. Campbell city store force, is to spend a portion of his vacation next week in Washington looking into the high cost of lily bulbs. K, long. Kansas City, Mo. SOME GOOD STOCK AVAir.ABrj;. Market conditions underwent little change during the past week. Stock, however, is a little more plentiful, with quality somewhat improved. Gladioli are leading the list, and are the main- stay. In roses, Ophelia and Russell are better than a month ago. Asters are plentiful and improving in form. Some fine stock in this line is being received from California with heavy stems and large flowers. NOTES. Earl Hampton, of the Joseph G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia, Pa., who showed his fall line to the trade here last week, reports that business is bet- ter than expected. Miss Helen Kirkley. formerly book- keeper for the Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., is receiving congratulations on her approaching marriage. H. Kusik & Co. handled a large amount of stock last week, surpassing all sales for this summer in gladioli, roses and asters. The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. has enjoyed the best summer business in many years. Funeral work has been unusually heavy. The Pinehurst Gardens, of Pleasant Hill, report supply below requirements. This firm is sending in some very good gladioli. McGrail & Ojnkling had an extra good July, and the present month in- dicates a fine summer trade. T. J. Noll & Co. report a better sup- ply of stock this week, but the demand brings a daily cleanup. GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. PboneMain 1245. 444-446 IdilwaDkee St. P.O. Boy 206 ,Milwaukee,Wis. YltoMe Hover M(jrKeU Philadelphia, Aug. 13. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special ,30.CO@ 40.IX) fancT ...... .in. Oliai 15.(10 Mvs. riias. Kiissell 6 OOfii 20.00 Killarnev a.OO® 6.00 Hartley 6.00® 15 00 Sunburst i.(iO(a 10.00 ^Var(ls 3.00®! (i.OO Ophelia 4.00H 12.00 Columbia e.OOfff 2:).<10 Carnations 2.0:)e" 4.00 Easter Lilies I.t 00(3 20.00 Sniipdragous 4.00(9 10.00 Calenrtulas 2.00(51 3.i>fl -Viliantnni 1.00(5' L.TO Sinilax .25 .\sparagus Strings 50(5! .75 .Vsparagus bunc'lies .50 DaRuer and Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3.00(5) 4.00 Sweet Peas .,0(5' 1 00 tlladioli 2«)')(!t 0.00 St, Louis. Aug. 13. Per 100 Hoses. liadley 2.00(5' 4.00 Killarney 150(5' .LOO White Killarney l.mdi' 0.00 IToosier Beaut.V 2.00(5' 8. Russell 2.00(5' lo.i'fl Ward 1.00(51 2.00 " .Mrs. Shawwer 2.00(5 COO Sunburst 2. 00(51 6.0:) Ferns 2.00 Carnations 100(51 3.00 Pittsburgh, Aug. 13. Per 100 Roses, ideality, special 25,00(5 .30.00 fancy 15.00(5 20.00 extra 8.00(5 12.00 No. 1 .■? 00(51 0.00 Iladley 4.00(5 l.">.(10 Killarney 3."•> WHOLESAIiERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when\criting PHom: 2335 1 2336 1 FARKAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut ] 3 »|| EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every momlne. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th Av. and W. 26th. New York, Desirable wall space to rent for advertlsinjc. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morninK. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens ud Florists' SnppBes. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART AVHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut Tie Lamesi SilDifti and EectiTei of Cui Flowers A complete assortment of the best in the market can always be relied upon. Mention the Amei-ican F'lorist when w7-iltng 222 The American Florist. Aug. 16, PAYMENT INTO TRUSTEE FUND Retailers' Section, S. A. F. and 0. H. 600,000 and over shall pay ?50.00 850,000 and less than 500,000 shall pay 30.00 100,000 and less than 260,000 shall pay 20.00 50,000 and less than 100,000 shall pay 16,0U 26,000 and less than 50,000 shall pay 10.00 25,000 and less shall pay 6.00 The above fund is only for the guarantee of accounts and T\'ill be returned when mem- bership is withdrawn. ANNUAL DUES Per year 100,000 and less than 150,000 shall be $20.00 60,000 and less than 100,000 shall be 15.00 26,000 and less than 60,000 shall be 10.00 10,000 and less than 25,000 shall be 8.00 10,000 and less shall be 5.00 OFFICERS W. F. Gude, Pres Washington Philijj Breitmeyer, Vice-Pres Detroit W. L. Koc'k, Treasurer Kansas City Albert Pochelon, Secretary Detroit Directors, Term Expiring 1918 August Lange Chicago Frank D. Pelicano San Francisco Fi-ank X. Stnppy St. Joseph Directors, Term Expiring 1919 Karl P. Baum Knoxville Wm. J. Smith Chicago T. J. Wolfe "Waco Directors, Term Expiring 1920 H. G. Dillemuth Toronto, Ont. H. P. Knoble Cleveland K. Sceery Paterson Rate of Membership Fee, $6.00 Mutual discount, 20 per cent. Accounts guaranteed by the Association. Membership open to all retail florists who are members of the S. A. F. and 0. H. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN TELEGRAPH ORDERS. WHY NOT t';;:,--^ film iiaiiH' to this re-in-esentation of Retail oC the Uiiitci! States and Canada. HELP tiJ devcluii this Held of the Retail Florists' still more, as yon >vil] .i;ain by it. business Aberdeen, S. D 205 S. Main St Milady's Flower Shop Adrian. Mich 134 E. Maumee St Watson's Flower Shoo Akron. O.. 49 South Main St The Heepe i^o, 12 W. Market St Hammerschmidt & Olark .IS E. Mill ,S't McCauslen Floral Co. 491 Wooster Ave McFar lands. Florists Albany. N. Y.— 4l> & 42 Maiden Lane Danker. Fred A. 79 State St Gloeckner. W. C. 2.1 Steuben St The Roserv Flower Shou Albert Lea. Minn Lake Shore Greenhouses Albuquerque, N. M Ives, Byron Henry Alexandria. Va.. 1'2~^ King St. Dunbar IHoral Co. 20 N. Sixth St John F. Horn & Bro. Allentown, Pa.. 1012 Hamilton .. ..^shlev. iOrnpst Alliance, O., 522 S. Freedom St H. T. MilUr Allston. Mass 1231 Commonwealth Ave. . Rogers Flower Shop Alton, 111 Alton Moral Co. Altoona. Pa.. 1016 Green Ave Myers Bros. Amarillo. Tex. — 4th and Jackson Sts Amarillo Greenhouses 1909 VanBureu ,St.. . .Cunningham Flower Shop Ames, Iowa Kemble-Smilh Co. Amsterdam. N. Y.. 50 E Main St Hatcher Anderson, Ind 922 Meridian .St Kins Flo\\er Shop Anderson. S'. C 521 Marshall Ave Anderson Floral Co. -\ml4,ver. Mass Plavdon. J. H. Ann Arbor. Mich. — 1O02 S. University Ave. Cousins & Hall Anniston, Ala. 9 Ei. 10th St. . .The Flower Shoii Ardmore. Pa Primrose Flower Shop Arkansas City, Kan Arkansas City Fl. Co. Arlington, Mass 443 Mn^Siichusetts Ave Beasley. Jos. L. Asbury Park, N. J 520 Cookman Ave Ralston Flower Shoo Ashevllle, N. C B'-ownhur^Jt Oreenhonses. Rrowii F.. v.. Ashland. Ky,. E. Winclipster Ave. .Carp. Wm. IT. Ashland, O.. W. Walmit St.. Ashland Flora! Co. 415 Commercial St Groves Floral Co. Ashtabula. O Toug & Weeks Floral Co. .\tchison. Kan Atchison Sd. & Flower Store Athens. O 241 W. Union St L. W. Connett & Sons Athol. Mass 202 South Main St Sutherland. G. W.. Inc. .^.tlantn, 6a C. A. Dahl Co. I.'W Peachtree St Lawrence Floral Co. Atlantic. la Atlantic Greenhouses Atlantic Citv. N. J Berke. Geo. H. 171(5 Pacific Ave Edwards' Floral Hall Co. 1311 Pacific' Ave... Egg Harbor Flower Simp Attica. Ind.. N. Perrv St Attica Floral Co. Attleboro. Mass.. 28 S. Main St.The Flower Shop Auburn. Ind.. 314 W. 2nd St Ten Evck & Son Genesee St Patrick's Floral Store .\uburn, N. Y llohbs ,^i: Son Augusta. Ga Stulb's Nurserv Auffi'st Me Augusta Flower Simp 122 Winthrop St Robbins. The Florist .\urora. Ill Aurora Greenhouse Co. .3.'i4 S. 4th St Snielv. .Tosenh M. Austin. Minn Kinsman. A. N. Austin. Tex llillver's For Flowers Ballston Spa, N. T 85 E, High St The Schaeter Estate P.nltimove. Md. — 1520 liJ. Chase St Wm. P. Keys ZZ\ N. Charles St Feast. Samuel. & Sons 221 W. Madison Ave Johnston, Mary 207 N. Liberty St Smith. C. E. Barberton, O 1431 Wooster Aye West Side Greenhouses P.iir IIarb"r. Me.. Main St.....Tol"i II. StaUn-cl Batavia, 111 Batavia Greenhouse Co. Batavia. N. Y Stroh & Sons, L. C. Baton Rouge. La ...The Roselnnd Florist. Sam Scheiuuk. Prnn. Battle Creek. Mich Coggau. S W. 41 N, Jefferson Ave B. W. Kribs Bay City, Mich., 31tj Jeff'son Av.Roehringer Bros. Beatrice, Neb Dole Floral Co. Beaver. Pa., 964 6th St.. Thomas M. Fitzgerald Btaver Falls, Pa., 1308 7th Ave. The Flower Shoo Bedford, Ind., 8th and O Sts. Williams Floral Co. Belief ontaine. O 127 S. Main St Stelzig's Floral Store Bellevue, O., 209 B. Main St. Mrs. Nellie Zeigler Bellows Falls Vt 6 Webb Terrace Geo. A. Halladay Bcloit. Kan.. .S. .Mill St Beil. Mrs. E'. L. Belvidere. 111.. 219 S. State St J. P. Herzog Benton Harbor. Mich 197 E. Main St Princess Flower Shop Be kele". Calif. — 2227 Shattuck St Wm. F. Norton 2109 University Ave Pacific Floral Co. Berwick, Pa.. 121 W. Front St D. W. Davis lif-tlllchelll. I'u. — 419 Wyandotte St Foulshnin. The Florist 817 Seneca St Charles Vorkellcr Laurel St Sawyer & Johuson Beverly. Mass .^ 296 Cabot St Beverly Flower Shop I'.lddeford. .Mc . ni7 ,\lfrcd St S'trout's Big Rapids, Mich 149 S, 3rd Ave Star Greenhouse BilUugs. Alout i'arllligtou s Greeuuuusci Bin"h;nutou. X. V, — 66 Court St Binghamton. Florist «-IO l!lgel,,« St A. !■.. Fauillfi 68 Chcuaugo St The Flower Shoo Empire Flower Shop Eraser Nursery Co. Birmingham, Ala Empire Flower Store Woodward Bldg Parker's Flower Store Tutwiler Hotel Tutwiler Flower Store Bismarck. N. D., 20u 4th Ave..Hoskius l-'loral Co. Rlooniington. Ill \A'ashburn. A.. & Sons Bloomi'igton. Tnd -Morris The F'nrist Bloomsburg. Pa.. Fifth St J. L. Dillon Bluffton. Ind.. Wabash Ave Myers & Co. Boonton, N, J., 502 Main St Hcrrick Booue, ill iveujlile ^V Smith Co. Boston. Mass. — 144 Massachusetts Ave Caplan. Florist 342 Boyleston St Carbone, Philip L. fi Beacuu St Cassidy. John J. 1 Park St Galvin. Inc., Thos. F. 67 Beacon St John J. O'Brien 124 Tremont St Penn. Ilenrv 143 Tremont St Wax Brothers Boulder, Colo North Boulder Greenhouse Bowling Green, Ky 861 Fairview Ave Burdell Floral Co. Bozeman. Mont., 315 S. Tracy St M. Langohr Braddock, Pa 621 Braddock Ave J. M. Johnston Brartford. Pa Gnnton, C. B. 91 Main St Wm. N. Graham Braintree, Mass. 37 Sampson Ave Waldecker Herman Brantford. Ont.. 88 Dalhousie St The Rosery Brattleboro. Vt 118 M iu St Holikins, 'ihe Florist Brazil, Ind 25 W. Walnut St Dinkel Flower Shop Hl'-'IT' ■ •' 1 . II I.e.-k A: fCoii. John 943 Main St James Horan & Soa Bristol Conn.. 19 Maple St Anrlrew Rr"s. 184 Main Sft Paul M. Hubbard & Co. Bristol. Pa ' Otter & .Maple Sts J. C. Schmidt Brockton, Mass Belmont Flower Shop i) "Main St Ilathawiiy. Wm. W. Brookllne. .Mass., 22() Wash'n St.. Palmer, F. E. Itrooklvii. N. V — 272 Fulton and 7 Clinton St Phillips. J. V. Cor. Stii .\ve. and 2.5th St Weir & Co. Inc. J- Ebb Lewis Ave. & Hancock St Joseph Trenel 3-0 Gieetie Ave Wilson. l\,,he t G. Brownwood, Tex., Cor. W. Baker & Booker Sts * Brownwood Floral Co. Bryii Mawr. Pa l^onnolly. Est., J. J. 807 Lancaster Pike '. .Tea,;iiett's Bryn Mawr Ilower Shop Bucvrns. O Spring. Charles & Kaler Aves F. J. Norton liulfnhi N. V. Anderson, S. A. 379 Main St Stroh's 77 Allen St Wm. H. Greyer Main & Balcom Sts Scott. The Florist 210 Delaware Ave Colonial Flower Shop .\hiiu and High St Neubeck, L. H. 304 Main St Palmer. W. J., & Son Burlington. la. — ■ 322 X. Third St Bock's Flower Shop Burlington. Vt. — 184 Miiin St Gove. Mrs. Cora E. 128 Church St Peters. W. E. Butler, Pa 328 S. Main St A. Krut Floral Co.. Inc. Butte, -Uoui, 27 W. Broadway . .Butte Floral Co. 47 W. Broadway Columbia noral Co. Cairo, 111., 228 Sth St Cade, The Florist Calgary, Alberta, Canada. .Terrill. Ltd.. A. M. Emery Floral Co.. Ltd. Caintiririge. Mass Becker's Conservatories 581 Mt. Auburn St Harold A. Rvan. Inc. 636 Massachusetts Ave RobbinsBrothen Camliiidee. O. — 915 Wheeling Ave Fred W. Arnold raiMileii. .N. J.. 524 Market St. . . . 1 nous. J. M. Canajoharie. N. Y Traudt, Jos. Canandaiguc. N.Y., 305 S. Main St.. Edward Sick Canton, 111 Jacobs. Geo. W. Canton, O.. ii22 X. Market Ave...Geltz. Pred G. 306 Tuscarawas St J. RoUiu Cowgill Carbondale. Pa. 11 S. Main St Wade's Flower Shoo Carey, 131 N. Lake St The Carey Greenhouses Carlisle. Pa., .'iii Ridge St Jesse Robbins Carthage, Mo., 42S Clevenger St... Guy Tadlock Casper. Wyo ..The Casper Floral Co.. W. W. Keefe. Prop. Oatskill. N. Y Clinton Ave. & Spring St Henry Hansen Cedar Falls. Iowa. .. .Bancroft. Joseph Ac Sods Cedar Rapids. lown Kramer. 1. N.. * Son 308 Third Ave.. B John B. Lapei Celina. Mercer County, O N. Mill St J. A. ErnsberKtr Centerville la Keiuble Floral Co. Centralia, 111 J. W. Ross Locust and B. 4th St. . .Webster's Greenhousci Chagrin Falls, 7 Washington St WyckoB Floral Co. Chambersbin-g Pa . Beyer Bros. Champaign, III 112 N. Neil St Thomas Franks & Son Charleston. 111.. 713 N. 7th St.. Bertha B. Newby Charlcstou. S'. C. 8S Society St... Bulger. T. T. 174 Trndd St Rodgers Floral Co. King and George Sts. . .Carolina Floral Store Charleston. W. Va. — " " Charleston Cut nower & Plant Co. 811 Quarrier St Winter Flornl Co. Charlotte, X. C Scholtz, The Florist 203 N. Tr.vou St The Flower Shop Charlotte, Mich 620 W. Harris .Ave Wietzke. R. X. Charlottesville. Va 101 W. Main St Lankford's Flower ShoD Chatham, Ont 119 W. King St W. McK. Ross Sons Chattannoga, Teun Haeger, W. F. 721 Market St Jov's Cheyenne, Wvo.. — 122 W. 17th St Underwood Flower Shop Chicago. 111.— 146 S. Wabash Ave Alpha Floral Co. .'!040 W. Madison St BruT>s. H. N. 57 East Monroe St Bohnnnon Floral Co. .S4 B. Jack.son Blvd. . . . Fleiscliman Floral Co. 322 S. MichiL'ao .^ve Friedman. Oscar B. 77-79 E. Madison St Lange. A. 55 E. .Tackson Blvd Lewis & Rocca 17 B. Monroe St Mangel. The Florist 834 N. State St Neigllck. Chas. T. 2132-21.34 Mirhigan Ave Samuelson 2221 W. .Madison and 4509 Broaclwav .S'chiller. The Florist 31st and Mi'^higan Ave Smyth. W. J. 22 E. Elm St Wienhoeher Co.. Ernst Chicago Heights, 111 6 W, 21st St H. J. Peterson Chickasha. Okla 628 Fifth St Mrs. Stella Johnston Chicooee. Mass.. 62 Grap'e St Paul. William Chlllicothe, Mo R. L. Isherwood Chillicothe. O.. !>2 E. Main St.Blsass Flower Shop Cincinnati, 0..138 East 4th St Baer. .lulius 128. W. 4th St Edward A. Forter 150 E. 4th St Hardesty. T. W.. &. Co. 921 Vine St Trouicy's Flower Shop .".S*'^ Pace St II. W. Sheppard 1037 E. McMillan St Walnut Hills Floral Bazaar, C. J. Jones. Prop. Clarksburg. W. Va Havman Greenhouses Waldo Hotel Bldg J. W. Dudley Sons Co. Gore Bldg.. Pike St.. The H. Weber Sons Co. Clarksville. Tenn Joy'a Clearfield. Pa.. 19 3rd St Mrs. Wm. Blacker 1919. The American Florist. 223 FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY-Confinued. Cleveland, O Gasaer Co.. J. M. 6523 Bnclld Ave Graham. A., & Son 10616 Superior St Paul O. Hahn 1284 & iiJ08 EucUd...The Jones-Kussell Co. 1836 W. 25th St Knoble Bros. OTth and Quiney Sts John T. Kirchner 2991 W. 2Dth St G. W. Mercer oy23 Euclid Ave Westman & Getz Clifton StJrlngs. N. Y Kendall St F. E, & J. R. Tomllson Clinton, la.. 210 6th Ave.. Est. of Anrliew Bather Clinton, 111 Grlmsley's Flower Store Clyde, 0., Maple & Race Sts Hall's Gieenbs. „ Arthur Doebel & Sons Coatesvjlle. Pa 247 B. Main St Thomas Flower Room Cohoes. N. Y Carpenter, Ansel D. Coldwater. Mich D. Vogt's Greenhouses Colorado Springs, Colo Crump, Frank F. l'>4 N. Tejon St Pikes Peak Floral Co. Broadmoor Hotel The Cheyenne Floral Co. Columbus, Ind., 428 5th St..Chas. S. Barnaby Columbus. O Franklin Park Floral Co. 82 N. High St Ludwig, T. J. Concord, N. H 28 Pleasant St Solon R. Baker Conneaut. 223 Broad St L. A. Baton & Sons Conncllsvllle, Pa DeMuth & Sons, P. R. Corning, N. Y S W. Market St Bacalles Flower Shop Corsicana. Texas Holm. Alfred Coshocton, O 306 S, 10th St S. M. Hamilton & Sons Couucil Bluffs, la VVllcox, J. F., & Sons Covington. Ky Ruttle. Robert D. CrawfordsviUe. Ind McDonald & Co. Cumberland. Md., 56 N. Center St John Paul Oallaa. Tex., Ross and Masten Ave Dallas Floral Co., Henry F. Greve 1214 Main St Lange Floral & Nursery Co.. Danielson, Conn 8 Academy St Franklin & Crosby, Inc. Danville. Ill F. B. Smith's Sons 211 S. Bowman Ave Britz. The Telephone Florist BanTille, Pa., 302 Bloom St T. J. LeDns Danville. Va Eldridge Stores. Inc. Davenport, la Bills Floral Co. 313 Brady St Forber. G. F. Dayton. O., 112 S. Main St Helss Company Elks Bldg.. 3d & Jefferson Sts..Rodgers, J, W. leiS W. 3rd St Matthews. The Korlst Decatur. III., 120 E. Prairie Ave Daut Bros. 402 Water St Peterson Floral Co. Defiance, O Wlnterlch. Christ DeKalb, III Johnson, J. L. Delaware, O. 325 W. William St Jos. H. Cunningham Demlng, N. M Ill N. Gold Ave Miss L. Ironmonger Denver, Colo The Park Floral Co. 1017 leth St America Flower Shop 833 15th St Cooper, Geo. H. 1225 Logan St The Mauff floral Co. Derby, Conn 113 New Haven Ave Bradley, H. M; Des Moines, la Lozier, H, E. 317 6th St Alfred Lozier Eosery 7th and Walnut Sts Alpha Floral Co. Wilson Floral Co.. J. S. Detroit, Mich Bemb Floral Co., The L. Breltmeyer'a Sons, John 13 W. Elizabeth St Brown, W. B, 491 Woodward Ave Carey. The Florist 36-37 Broadway Central Floral Co. 17 E. Adams Ave Fetters, Edward A. Plumb, Chas. H. 604 B. Fort St Scribner Floral Co. 361 Woodward Ave J. F. Sullivan 95 Gratiot Ave Taepke, Gust. H.. Co. 450 Eamwood Ave Gust H. Taeoke Co. Dlion, 111., 117 E. 1st St Dixon Floral Co. Dothan, Ala., 134 N, Foster St.Dothan Floral Co. Dover, N, H., Floral Ave Charles L. Howe Dover, N. J Herrlck. Alonzo D. Dn Bols, Pa Wm. G. Jones Dnbudoe, la Harkett's Floral Co. Dnluth, Minn Duluth Floral Co. Dunkirk. N. Y., 58 E. 4th St.Wm. Schwan & Son Dunmore, Pa., 317 Church St. .Schultheis Florist Duquesne, Pa., 21 Grant Ave J. M. Johnston Dtnbam. N. C Fallon, J. J. 118 E,. Main St Durham Floral Co. DuQuoln, III,, 730 N. Wash. St. . .Wm. L. Thill East Cleveland, O Frledley East Liverpool, O Cor. 5th & Market Sts. .The Cbal. Peterson Co, East Orange, N. J.— 75-77 Central Ave Homecker. Henrv »73 Main St Helcher & L»l"> l>57 Main St Geo. Smith & Son Easton, Pn Buenning. Chas. H, Eau Claire, Wis Laurltzen. A. P. F. Edmonton, Alberta, Can, .The Emery Floral Go. Edwardsville. Ill 1308 St. Louis St J. F. Ammann Co. Elgin, III,, 84 Grove Ave George Souster Mlzabeth, N. J Leahy, Henry Blkhart, Ind West 'View Floral Co. Ellsworth, Me,. Park St Clnrk, Mrs. M. A. Elm Grove, W. 'Va John Dleckmann Klmirn. N, T., 100 E. Water St ,LaFran(>e Florist El Paso. Tex., Mills Bldg Potter Floral Co. El Reno. Okla 207 S. Rock Island Preston Floral Co. Blyrla, O Hecock Floral Co.. The 224 Middle Ave Blyrla Flower Store Englcwood. N, J,, 57 Deon St .Burrows. Edw, O. Erie. Pa.- 704 State St Layer. John V. 924 Peach St Miller, Miles R. 30 W. 8th St The Sclilurafl Floral Co. Escanaba, Mich Peterson & Son, C. Evanston. III. 614 Dempster St... Fisher Bros. 602 Davis St Welland, M. EvansvlUe, Ind. .Blackman Floral Co.. The Wm. Exeter. N. H., 23 Lincoln St... John R. Perkins Fairbury. Neb Hurlburt, C. M. Pairmount, W, \a-,. Ridgely & Floral Aves. Hauge Flower & Plant House 118 Main St The H. Weber Sons Co. Fall River. Mass 33 N. Main St C. Warburton & Sons Fargo, N. D Smedley & Co. Shotwell Floral Co. Far Rockaway, N. Y 232 Central Ave H. Bergman Payettevllle, Ark.. .The Southwestern Seed Co. Fayettevllle, N. C Sunnyside Floral Nursery Flndlay. O., 140 Larken St J. J. Waaland Pitchburg, Mass 5 Putnam Ave Lesure. The Florist 16» Main St Hitter, W. H. Flint. Mich 201 E. Kersley St D. P, Smith Floral Co. 623 S. Saginaw St Hasselbrlng Florist Florence, S. C Palmetto Nurseries De Witt Hoose Flushing, N. Y Williams, G. P. 2 Jamaica Ave Hall, Ralph Fond du Lac, Wis.. 414 Linden St..Haentze Co. Fort Atkinson, Wis Cloute Bros. Fort Collins, Colo Espelln & Warren Fort Dodge. la Atwell. Florist 10 S. 11th St Elmer B. Nordwall Fort Madison, la, 8th & Broadway. .Auge. J. M. Fort Morgan. Colo Morgan Floral Co. Fort Smith. Ark.. The Pla^a Rye. Geo. Fort Wayne, Ind Flick Floral Co. 1203 Calhoun St Lanternier. Florist 2602 Thompson St The 'Veseys Port Worth, Tex Baker Bros. Co. Drumm Seed & Flo. Co. McAdam, J. E. Fostorla, O., 800 N. Main St.Fostoria Floral Co. Framlngham, Mass,, 37 Main St..Goddard. S. .1. 2 CllLton St J. T. Butterworth Frankfort, Ind., 368 Earner St H. O. Melkel Franklin, Ind., 290 S. Main St J. B. Hitz 299 S. Jackson St J. B. HitK Frederick, Md C, Hermann & Son Freeport. HI.. 104 Chicago St. . .Bauscher. John 83 Stephenson St Freeport Floral Co. Fremont, O.. 109 S, Front St Prank B. Lesher Gadsden, Ala, Stocks Bg.. Chestnut St Miss Stocks Gainesville. Ga Piedmont Greenhouses ... .J. B. Jackson. Prop. Gallipolis, O., 415 3rd Ave Mrs. Ed. Morgan Galesbarg, 111., 63 Locust St Pillsbury, I. L. Geneva. N. Y 149 N. Exchange St Trautman & Smith Georgeto-wn, Ky Alex. Hassloch Gibson City, 111 Peterson Floral Co. Glens Falls. N. Y 2 Harrison Ave CrandcU's Flowers Gloversville. N. Y 59 N. Main St Peck Floral Co. Goshen. Ind • • ■ 302 S. Main St Colonial Flower ShoD Grand Island. Neb ■^■••^••. ^ 118 S. Locust St Williams. The Flonst Grand Rapids. Mich. — 13 Jefferson Ave Ciabh, Arthur F. 1.50 Monroe Ave Cross, Ell. 1068 Wealthy St Freyling & Mendels 19 Park St.. N. E Hartnett Flower Shon Monroe & Division Sts Smith, Henry Great Barrington. Mass Dolby, Edward B. Great Falls. Mont.. . Electric City Conservatories 811 Central Ave Felden's Flower Shop Green Bay. Wis Meier-Schroeder Co. Greencastle. Ind., Vine St John Eltel & Son Greenfield, Mass Richards. B. A Greensboro. N. C Van Lindlcy Co Greensburg, Ind., S. Broadway Ira Clark Greensburg, Pa Thomas, Joseph Greenville. ; •■„•.:■■ • 748 Sweitzcr St Frost & Sbence Greenville, Pa ;•;••.• ■= 18 Roscdale Ave Wm. Balrd & Son Greenville. 8. 208 S. Main St Gilbreath-Durham Co. Greenville. Tex.. 1615 Walnut St.. Wise Adkisson Greenwich. Conn 323 Greenwich Ave MacMiUen & Co, Grinnell, la Kemble Floral Co. Guthrie. Oklo Furrow & Co. Hackensack, N. J., 196 Main St. Alfred Whlttley Hackettstown, N. J Herrlck, Alonzo D. Hagerstown, Md., 40 B. Baltimore St Bester & Sons. Henrv A. Halifax, Nova Scotia 24 Fenwick St Praser Floral Co,. Ltd. Hamilton, O 161 Becliptt St John Lodder & Sons Hamilton, Ont.. Can Connon Co.. Ltd.. John 113 B. King St The "Arbor" Florist Hammond, Ind., 188 E. State St.. Arthur Schutz Hancock. Mich Dale & Nicholas Hnrrlshnrir. Pn Keeney's Flower Shop Locust St. at Second The Berryhill Nursery and Floral Co 1221 N. 3rd St RIdenour. F. B. SIS Market St Schmidt. Charles Hartford, Conn., 639 Main St. . ..Brodrlb. J. A. Coombs. John F 165 Main St McClunie. Georcc G. 242 Asylum St Spear & McManus 180 Asylum St Welch, Andrr'w W. Hartford City. Ind R. M. Henley Hazelton, Pa., 231 W. Broad St., Geo. H. Seidel Haverhill, Mass., 28 Main St.Kaulbach. Florist Helena, Ark Ball Floral Co. Helena, Mont.. 328 Fuller Ave State Nursery & Seed Co. Henderson, Ky., 1100 2nd St. Morgan Floral Co. Highland Park, III. .Highland Park Oreenhouses Highland Park, Mich 2571 Woodward Ave Highland Park Florist High Point. N. C Ford, Frank H. Hillsboio, Tex, Cor. Elm & Covington Sts M. C. Wood Seed & Floral Oo. Hillsdale, Mich stoll. Otto A. Hoboken, N. J Grullch. J., & Sons Iloi.voke, M.ias,. 500 Dwight St.. Gallivan Bros. Homestead, Pa.. 131 E. 8th Ave.. J. M. Johnston Hopkinsville, Ky,, 7th St T. L. Metcalfe Hornell. N. Y Wettlln Floral Co. Hot Springs, Ark 232 Central Ave Johnson Floral Co. Houlton, Me., 16 High St Chadwick. H. L. Houston. Tex.. 721 Main St...Bovle & Pendervis .... . Carroll. Paul M. Mam and McKinney Sts Kerr R C H'ldson^ M- Y Allen Oreenhouses 437 Warren St The Forest Flower Shoo Huntington. Ind 813 N. Jefferson St A. G. Bi'ebericli Huntsyiile. .41a., 5th St Scott John Hutchison. Ivaus Smith's Floral Co. Illon, N. Y.. 101 W. Main St...SnelI & Bronner Independence. Kan Hasselman. Wm. Indianapolis, Ind. — ?Bj/^¥n^x?'^'ii',^''".^ AvcBertermann Bros. Co. 1610-20 N. Illinois St.Weigand's Sons Co., A louia. Slich Smith ^ ^ Iowa City. la oR^s^V?"!""'".!. ^ ',; • • ••'• Aldras' & Son 26 S. Clinton St Prince's Flower Shoo Iron Mountain Mich Esklls Greenhouses Ironton O., 1601 S. 6th St Weber Bros. Iconwood, Mich ..cucioio,. Cor. Ayer & Mansfield S^s ' ! ! r" Liitey Ithaca. N. Y., 216 E. State St.. Bool Floral Co. .Tackson. Mich.. 256 B. Main St. .Blessing. J B Jackson, Miss New Water Works Road. . .Langle'y.' Robert *B. Jacksonville, Fla Mills, The Florist, Inc. Jacksonville. Ill 229 W. State St Heinl '& 'sona.' Joseph Jamestown. N. Y 304 Main St Lakerlew'kVs'eQaraens .Tanesville. Wis JanesviUe Floral Co. Jersey City. N. J 222 Montlcello Ave Weidemann'. ' H, G Johnstown, N. Y., O'Nell Ave...WoIlager Bros! Johnstown, Pa. ..-. Malbranc, T Joliet, III., Hobbs Bldg Labo. Florist 407 E. Jefferson St Chicago Carnation Co. K.ilamazoo, Mich Van Bochove & Bro. Kane, Pa,, 46 Birch St Kane Greenhouses Kankakee, III Faber. George Kansas City, Kan Fields. L. Kansas City. Mo., Murray, Samuel Barnes. W, J. 1106 Grand Ave W. L. Rock Flower Co. 10th and Grand Ave Newell. Arthur Kendnllville. Ind 324 Silver St Johnson Floral Oo. Kenosha. Wis., 325 Park Ave. .I'urner & Sons. L. Kenton, O N. Detroit St Sabranskv's Floral Store Kewanee, III.. 204 B. Srd St.. Hamilton. 0. M. Kingston, N. Y Fair & Main Sts Bnrgevln'a. Valentin. Inc. Knoxville, Tenn Baum, Chas. L. 623 Gay St Crouch, Charles W. Kokomo. Ind Coles Flower Shop La Crosse, Wis La Crosse Floral Co. Salzer Seed Co.. John A. Lafayette, Ind Domer, F. & Song Co. La Grange, III La Grange, Pi. & Seed Co. La Junta, Colo 215 Colorado Ave The Valley Floral Co. lake Forest. Ill Calvert Floral Co. Lancaster. N. Y 24 Palmer Place Palmer's Qreenbousea Lancaster, O 833 E. Wheeling St Gravett, W. £■. Lancaster, Pa Barr Co.. B. F. 30 Penn Square Tbt Boserr 146 N. Duke St Schioyer. H. A. r.ancaKter. Wis Stratton's Greenhouses. C. D. Lansing, Mich. — 624 N. Capitol Ave Bisslnger. Jno. A. lOft E. Ottawa St .'Jaier. Harry B. 105 W. Michigan Ave Smith noral Co. La Porte, Ind., 812 Jefferson Ave. The Kaber Co. La Salle. III.. 734 1st St...Simmen. The Florist Lawrence, Mass W. C. Campbell 647 Broadway A. Wagland Lawton. Okla 11 Maple St The Homeday Greenhouse! Leavenworth. Kan Sunnyside Floral Co. Lebanon, Ind Taner. Paul O. Lebanon, Pa Vavrous* Sons. J. F. Lebanon, Tenn Anderson Floral Co. Lehlghgton, Pa., 328 S. 1st St Niehoff. Paul t-enox. Mass O'Brien, Michael Leominster, Mass .'51 Orchard St Puller, J,, Florist Lewistown, Pa., ETlectrlc Ave . . . Bowersox. B. O. Lexington, Ky Honaker, The Florist Keller Co., Jno. A. Lexington, Va McCrum's Lima, O., 207 W. Market St..Eggert N. Zetlltz Lincoln. Neb.. 1338 O St Frey & Frey 127 S. ISth St Chapln Bros. 13.'!3 O St Elcbe Floral Co. 224 The American Florist. Aug. 16, FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY-Continued. Lisbon, 0., West Lincoln Way Scott. J. W Little Falls, N. Y Graham. J. , O.' Little Hock. Ark.. 521 Main St. Tipton & Hurst l-ockpoit. N. Y Tbomas Mansfield Estate 119 Main St Lewis Flower Shoo Logansport, Ind 809 W. Broadway Newby. J. A. Loudon. Ont., Can Dick's Flower Sbop Gamniage, J., & Sons 249 Dundas St The West Floral Co. Long Beach. Calif Lowe's Flower Shop iM-Dg Branch. N. J Eisele. W. G. Longmont. Colo 421 Coffin St Robbins' Flower Shoo Loniin. II Uecoek. L. C. Moral Co. 2041 Broadway Oarek. Florist Los Angeles. Calif Redondo Floral Co. 212 West 4th St Piirdie & Co., D. S. 224 W. 4th St Wright's Flower Shop Louisville, Ky. — Masonic Temple Baumer. August K. 55() S. 4th Ave Schulz, Jacob Co. 312 W. Chestnut St Walker. P. Co. 615 4th Ave 'Walker. Wm.. & Co. Loveland, Colo „ 863 N. Cleveland Ave Robbins & Stona Lowell, Mass., 8 Merrimac Sq.. Morse & Beals Lynchburg, Va., McCarron, Miss Julia 1015 Main St Fallon, J. J. Lynn, Mass Miller, Wm., & Sons 233 Dnlon St Gibbs Brothers McKeesport, Pa.. 531 Locust St. ..Johnson. J. M. Macon, Ga idle Hour Nurseries Madison, wis Rentschler Floral Co. Madison. N. J., Keep St Wagner, E. Maiden. Mass.. 73 Summer St. .Walsh. J.. & Son Kanlback & Sou, B. D. Malone, N. Y.. 51 E. Main. . Rennie. Miss L G. Manchester, N. H., Trenton St F. .T. Bixby Mnnkato. Minn Wlndmiller Co. The Cor. Front & Marshall Sts Neilson. Nell MausdelU, u Mansfield Floral Co. .32 W. 4th St Stuhldreher Bros. Maquoketa. la.. W. Pleasant St Hill. H. L. Marietta, Ohio 290 Front St Dudley Sons Co! .' J." W Marion. Ind 406 S. Adams St Marion 'Floral Co. Marion, Ohio. 140 N. Center St.. Blake. P. B. Marinette, Wis Vatter, Geo. Marshall, Mo Marshall Floral Co, Marshalitown, la. — 109 E. Main St Denmead. James L. 529 N. 3rd Street Kembles Flowers Marshfleld, Wis.. 603 W. 5th Ave.. Hefko. T. D. Martins Ferry, Ohio 118 S. 4th St O'Beinie. Chas. E. Martinsburg, W. Va 134 King St ...The Flower Shoo Martinsville, Ind 865 B. Harrison St Martinsville Floral Co. Maryvilie, Mo 1001 S. Main St. . . The Engelmann Greenhouses Mason City, la Kemble & Goodman Massillon. Ohio.. 811 E, Main St.. Wearer. Aug. Maysvllle, Ky 219 Market St Dleterlch & Sons. 0. P. Maynard, Mass Acton St Batley & Son. Albert Meadville, Pa 292 Chestnut St .Haas & Son, The Posy Sbop of Mechanicsville, N. Y _, 34 N. Main St Collins' Flower Shop Media, Pa., 36 W. State St... The Lorgus Co. Medina, N. Y., 546 Main St White Bros. Medina, Ohio 117 W. B'riendship St., Hammerscfhmldt & Clark Melrose, Mass 93 Maple St Casey Florist Co,. The Mendota, 111 Restland Floral Co. .Meninhis. Tenii. — 89 S. Main St Idlewild Greenhouses 153 Madison St Johnson's Greenhouses Meriden, Conn Old Colony Rd Greenbacker, Josenh A. Miami, Florida — 801 12th St Exotic Gardens. The Ave. J, 13th to 15tb Sts Miami Floral Co. Michigan City, Ind Iteleher. August Middieboro, Mass., 28% Center St Leland Carnation Co., The Middletown, Ohio 328 Main St Selby. The Florist Miles City, Mont 1013 Main St Miles City Greenhouses Mllford, Mass., 150 S. Main St.. Howard. W. D. Milton, Mass 605 Centre St Anderson & Sons. Geo. M. Milton, Pa 224 Turbot Ave Fairriew Greenhouses Milwaukee, Wis. — 130 Mason St Baumgarten Florist. Inc. 108 Wisconsin St Currle Bros. Co. 419 Milwaukee St Bdlefsen-Leldlgcr Co. 437 Milwaukee St Fox & Son. James M. Grand Ave. and W. Water St. . . Gimbel Bros. Mineral Point, Wis The Greenhouse Minneapolis. Minn. — Cor. 6th & Nicolet Sts. .Donaldson, L. S'., Co. 5nrt Ave. at 8th St Mazey, The Florist 612 Nicolet Ave Swanson's Inc. Minot. N. D Valker's Greenhouses Mishawaka. Ind., 121 N. Main St. Powell, 0. L. Mitchell. S. D 731 S. Montana St., Davison County Greenhse. Mobile, Ala The Minge Floral Co. 982 Dauphin St Goodbrad Floral Co.. The Moncton, New Bruns Main St Praser Floral Co.. Ltd. Irwin's Flower Shop Monessen, Pa. 413 Donner Ave. . . Monongahela, Pa. . . 251 Main St i. Shelby' Orali Co. Monroe, Mich Cron. Otto H. Montciair. N. J Massmann, F. W. Montgomery, Ala Rosemont Gardens Montlcello, la Van Meter. C. L. Montreal, Quebec, Can McKenna's Ltd, 484 St. Catharines St Dominion Floral Co. Moorhead. Minn Front & Eighth Sts Briess Fioi-ai'co. Morgantown. W. Va 422 High St Sturgiss Florist Morristown. N. J. 140 South St., Holton. B. A. Moscow. Idaho 317 N. Main St Roselawn Greenhouses Moosup. Coun.. Prospect S't Baker. .1. Fred Mt. Carmel, Pa 304 S. Vine St BJrdman & Son. K. M. Mt. Clemens. Mich Von Boeslager. August Mt. Vernon. III.. 2113 S. 9th .St Heiserman's 4th Avenue and 1st St Clark The Florist Mt. Vernon. Ohio 203 S. .Main St Sharp, Chas. E. .Mt. Vernon. N. Y Dummett, Arthur Muncie. Ind Main & Walnut Sts Millers. The House of Flowers Murphysboro, 111 16th and Oak Sts Wisely. Florist Muskegon, Mich W. Western Ave Wassermann, L. Muskogee, Okla., 31u Broadway West Muskogee Carnation Co. Nantucket. Mass Centre & Pearl St3...Voomeveld. The Florist Na.;hlatter & Son, Wm. ''cot? Campbell'&.Wal'nnt Sts! Spr'lngfl'el'd Seed Co. 205" B. Walnut St.. Stokes Floral Co. Springfield. Ohio Cor. Spring & High Sts....... v.," " ' " 'n^h^ Van Meter Flower Shop. The ..Stevens & Sou. A. Spring VaUey. N. Y.... N. Main St Stamford, Conn •^•■;,Vw; ■^.''c-h^r. 43 Atlantic Ave Quality Flower Stop ^'sifcenter^^St":. .■.■.".■.■. Ba^l'ngeV's' GreeihOTSe Staunton. Va %^" ' It' \" o "n^ 10-lS W. Frederick St Hamrick & Co. Steel ton Pa Keeney's Flower Shop Sterling, 111, 205 18th Ave., Sterling Floral Co. Sterlinl. Coio. . .Sterliug Greenhouse & Gardens Steubelvllie. Ohio Huscrofrs^^ Flower Shop Streator, 111.. 313 ««•» .1*;— j-. • ' i^„VeV Shop Stroudsbure."Pa.. 740 Main St^^ Herrick cjfjiriHB Mich. 506 S. Nottawa St .••• hturgis. °^"^°- °"°, ,,,joi,„ Vogfg Greenhouses c .'..',!,'i,' "v" T ^ S'lvre St Macdonald. M. "■'S SpringfleW lye'.!. : Hose Shop. The 'Tl'll'towe'r-Tve Tower _Flora^ Co. Swampscott. Mass .Huddart Floral Co. Sycamore, lU Syracuse, N. Y 1'in W. Jefferson St. I.',! .Tames St 125 S. Clinton St 417 S. Sallna St.. .Blaney. H. C. .. . .Swinback, Wm. Day. W. B.. C^ Bard. Eobt. H. C. Bultmann. Werner F. Hcncle, Miles S. ...Qulnlan. P. R. :^!;s;ir»Firf:: -'"'. ^"""rr-.Knnn-^si^ai -Co: ?rbo?o.'N."c.:""Main St ..Creech^ Tarrytown. N, Y ^fSl.n'^c'S;. ^^. ''^. TauntonV MasW.; ' m' Mali St. .The Pl»^«. ^hg-^ Tprre Haute. Iml .■;-^.f,'"li j n to 118 S. 6th St... Stover, Florists. N. B. & 0. B. Tipton, ind.. 53.. N,^J„"f ^^''^^f^f^ ' bo, '■'i^r'J^' C^ral Ave;;;; V.:;Murdoch: wm Tniodo O Freeman. Mrs. .T "^ M.^'Madison 'Ave Helmer Fl'-^-'r^ S^„»^ J1J Mnrllson 4ve Metz & Bateman t.W7-]315 Cherry St ¥"J'""'S,r?"'E "Ml-3l eW I OrK. Lenox Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison Avenue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHEIi eS82-6SS3 Main. The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Oonunlsslon Florists CoiulKiuuenta Solicited M WBlonghby St., Bt-ooklyn, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CIH 21 nn Rvno/lurair ,. . «... o .. . We are in center of residential sce- 1 OO DrOaaWay, TeL 9414 Scnuyler. tlon, between 77th and 78th streets. Uemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Detroit, Mich. JohoBreitmeyer'sSons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenios. City Index to Eetail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — ^Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvln. Inc. Boston, Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y. — .Masur. 2513 Fulton St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Tames Weir. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Chicago— Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Koral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman. 522 S, Michigan Blvd. Chicago — C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange, 25 B. Madison St. Chicgao— North Shore Floral Co. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — Eonsley, 17 East Jackson Blvd. Chicago— G. Wlttbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Hardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O. — ^H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland. O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, 0. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. 0.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex.- Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Payton, O. — J. W. Rodgeis. Denver .Colo.- The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Bosery. Detroit. Mich.— Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit ,Mlch. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Duluth. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. El Paso ,Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Pillsbnry. Grand Rapids, Mich.- Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg. Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo.— Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L, Rock Flower Co. Lincoln. Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — 0. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky.— August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn.— Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Foi & Son, Inc Montreal, Que.. Can.— The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn.— Joy Floral Co Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. N. J.— The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass.— E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metairle Ridee Nurserv Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist. 2094 Broadway. New York — C^.^./^^.*Vs^./W^/^^'^**V^^./^/^r.^•rf^^ Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled, 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mentionjhe American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GILLIS, PruideBL l/lOrCll wO* E. P. NEIMAN, SecrduT. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St Members Florists' Tcleeraph Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3'rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Rtverdale. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writinij 232 The American Florist, Aug. 16, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., summer Seasoru^no^Bellevue Avenue, ^^^_j^_ \' /^*»1^ Send your orders to me tor prompt delivery and satisfaction Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Quality pROMPTNeSS ■mbrs F.T.D. ^ -The — Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Sqnare Feet of Modern GInsH. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writinfi Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist lehen xoritinc; St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. E. Cor. Taylor and Ollre Sts. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders will be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Eapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di'ection. We are the center of the great Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Mention the Amei-ican Fl07'ist when writing DULUTH, MINN. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing . TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockf ord, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. CHICAGO [ florist 1 '-'• LITTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & RONS will fill yonr or- flers for Designs and Cut Flowers in Mlchlcan. Mention the American Florist xohen writing 1919. The American Florist. 233 ST.: ^^ ScWing Service Nothin g Better 785 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CITY Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway M.ention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. HICBIGAN BLVD., Aii£lorimi Ama, CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 31.3 Market St., Harrlsburff. Pa, Nleht and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. CHICAGO DETROIT |^An#|as|| FI/^KaI I^A 132 N. state St., CHICAGO, ill, v>i:;iiirai ■ ivrai V>U« 35 Broadway. Detroit, mich. Best service in both cities and adjoining lerrilory. Mention the American Florist when writing Broadway, DETROIT, MICH, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. •Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHIN6T0N, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2^-226 Grand Avenue Mnil or telegraplilc orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing fiiiBioiiiaiiniiininiiuiiiiiiBiiBiniiiBuiiiiiitiwiiJiniauamiininninimiiiiiii I WASHINGTON, D. C. f I GEO. H. COOKE I I IMox'ls't i I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | nniiiiiiiiniaiiiiiHiiifliviiiiniiiiiiiH Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE, i-c 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery In this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Xem1)er of Florists' Telegraph Delivecyo Mention the American Florist when wi-iting HiARTOF Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everj^hing in Flowers Prompl Deliveries 10 any town or cilT Telephone wKhin 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing "WE NEVER SLEEP" SusEs Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "np-to-the-.Mlmite" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenne Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, yiention the American Florist when writing CHI TAe Florist r? E. MONROE ST. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mentiov the American Florist when writing 234 The American Florist. Aug. 16, The 5eed Trade =^ ^ American Seed Trade AS!>ociation. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Pre8i- deui; VVm. u. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-Presideut; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E , Cleve- land, O., Secretary- Treasurer. The thirty-e ghth annual meeting will be held June, 192U. German offers of seeds are coming in. Spot Canaby seed at New York i-s 11% cents. The price of bags at Chicago, August 13, was $65.00. Visited New Youk : J. Chas. Mc- CuUough, Cincinnati, O. Winter-Top Set.s are reported a good crop in many sections. Winter VETcai new crop seed is badly needed at Cliicago. A. HENDER.SON & Co., Chicago, say their Formosum lily bulbs are on the Avay. dtie about September 1. The American Bulb Co., Chicago, re- ports having received a carload e~ch of Formosum lily bulbs and Paper AVhite narcissus. The timothy seed crop will he larger than last year, which was 80 p(:r cent of the normal. It is thought carried over stocks are small. A. J. Bkown, of Grand Rapids, Mich., is in California. He left his golf bag- at home and his 38-foot cruising boat at NorthDort Point. Mich. • Paei.s, Ky., August 11. — Buyers and farmers are deadlocked over the price of blue grass, seed of this season's crop. The dealers think the farmers over- estimate the crop shortage. Gkas.s Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Aug. 13, were as follows : Timothy $10.50 to $11.50 per 100 pounds; September $13.85 sellers, October .$12.25 bid. Onion Seed prospects in California, according to the government Seed Re- porter, show a 50 per cent improvement over last year and are better than any crop for four years. Yield about 350 pounds per acre. As an instance of the government delay in the settlement of freig'ht claims, a November, 1!J17. claiin for bulbs, never delivered, was paid by the railroad administration August 13. 1019. One well known English house is offering United States dealers several thousand pounds of American grown Red Wethersfield onion at 60 cents, testing 85 per cent. This seed is British government surplus. Toledo, O. — Cash clover opened un- changed and October .and December dropped five cents, August 12, with cash holding- firm at $30.00, no change during the v.eek. Timothy was steady, cash being offered at $.5.40, S-jptember .S5,flO, October $5.75, December $5,821/2 and liTarch Sri.Oo. The War Trade Board section of the Department of State announces that General Import l-ic3nse PBF No. 37 (W. T. B. R. 804. issued July 14, 1M9) has been revised and extended, effec- tive Angiist 7, 1919, so as to permit the importation thereunder, without indi- vidual import licenses, of potash, in- cluding- potash produced in Germany. Ckown Point, Ind. — Alois Prey and wife expect to leave shortly for Cali- fornia where they will engage in the growing of freesia bulbs and other stocks. The greenhouses here will be continued imder exjpert management. Visited Chicago : J. D. Edsele, pres- ident Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. Philadelphia, Pa., and wife, enroute to the Pacific coast; A. E. Bather, with Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn.; F. E. Burton, of the Burton Seed Co., Den- ver, Colo.; W. D. Balcom, Greeley, Colo. Gen Robert Rencie, Toronto, Ont. Louisville, Ky. — Wood, Stubbs & Co., report having a good crop of Bermuda onion sets which yielded 15 bushels of 32 pounds each. Silver Skin and Yel- low Danvers did not do nearly as "well, possibly onaccount of theclimatic condi- tions dui-ing the period of principal growth. All, however, were of good quality. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radisti. Correspondence Solicited. iMii!niinriiiiiiiiiiiniiiiriit[MiriiiiiiiiriiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitMuiiirtiitiriK ITHEW.G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | I Sweet Corn Seed) riitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiiiiiriiiiiftiimtiiiiiiiiiniriiiiriiiiiiitriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiitri^ General Robert Rennie. Brigadier-General Robert Rennie, president of the Wm. Rennie Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont., with branches in Win- nipeg, Man., Vancouver. B. C, and Montreal, Que., who commanded the Fourth Brigade, Canadian expedition- ary forces, with a long list of brilliant achievements in many critical situa- tions since entering the war over four years ago, returned recently with his -unit. Needless to say he was wel- comed in a manner that left no doubt of its sincerity, while General Ronnie's popularity with his men was most evident from the affectionate refer- ences to their former commander on the occasion of demobilization, as well as the inscription chalked on the cars bearing them homeward, which read : "We're the chirpy bird.s — we feed on Rennie's seeds." General Rennie. who had been con- nected with the Queen's own regiment in Toronto for many years, and held the rank of I'.eutenant-colonel, offered his services in August, 1914, shortly after war had been declared, and was assigned to organization. In Septem- ber, he was placed in command of the third battalion, first Canadian division and went to France with the first bri- gade in February 1915. Among the principal engagements in which Gen- eral Rennie and his command made brilliant records were the second bat- tle of Ypres. Festubert and Canadian Orchard, Givenchy, St. Eloi crater op- erations, the battle of the Somrae, Vimy Ridge. Hill 70, near Lenz; Am- iens, including the capture of Marcel- cave and Fransart; the battle of Arras, and the taking of Chape! Hill; Gue- mappa and Vis-en-Artois. For his services in the field, he has received the following decorations : C. B., C. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholeiale Trade Only. Onion, LETTro«, C a bbot, Paesnip, Pabslet, Cklbbt, Endive, Salsift, Nambd ahb Mizsb Gbandu'lciia and Spenoeb Swbbt Pba and Sunplowbb. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O HI D S 11 V 1919. The American Florist. 235 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Gras3 Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BE/VNS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. D^^ Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^g JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writinn General Bulb Company (Westerbeek & Klyn, re-organ.) 1 1 Water St., New York, N. Y. BUY QUAIilTY. IT PAYS. Ask for our quotations on Holland and French Bulbs Mention the American Florist when writing M. G., M. V. O., D. S. O.. 191^-1915 star, long' service decoration. French D. S. O., croix de guerre, allies war ribbon, British war ribbon, the Order of St. Michael and St. George and the Order of the Bath. Onion Sets. The Government Seed Reporter is wrong' in saying the onion set crop in the Chicag'o district will be harvested by August 1.5. the 25th of the month being nearer right. The yield is placed at 2% to three bushels per pound of seed, bxit Vaughan's inspector says it will be less than 2%, bushels. Ix)uisviIIe, the Reporter says, is har- vesting six bushels to the pound, Chilli- cothe three bushels, Wisconsin in line with Chicago, and Oregon 8.5 per cent of normal. Chicago, Augu.st 1.5. — About -50 per cent of the onion sets on the south side have been lifted, and on the north side about 75 per cent. The sets are dry and beautiful samples. The growei-s are trying to lift with their own labor and thus prevent further loss. The re- sult now looks like 2% bush-Jls to the pound of seed. Chicago Notes. A conference of seedsmen with the state department of agriculture, will be held at Springfield August 14 to discuss the rules and regulations formulated in connection with the state seed law. The Sibley warehouse, built by Hiram Sibley & Co., while in the seed business, and later occupied by the Northrup, Braslan, Goodwin Co., is to be changed into a cold storage plant. Chas. Waterman's onion set growers' bank at South Holland was robbed of •$7,.50f) August S, in a holdup by gun- men. Leonard Condon, of Condon Bros., Rockford, was a visitor this week. Miss E. Heskett, of Vaughan's Seed store, is in the east on vacation. Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Near Irving Park Blvd.) CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when icriti)i(/ C. C. MORSE i CO. Seed Growers San Francisco, Calif. :ks of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Mention the American Florist when writinfi THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORO, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cocumher, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writinn GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limited SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, .-ire F.xporiors .if Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspondence Invited. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed& Irr igationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Huskmelon, Watermelon; Pump- kin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Mention the American Florist when writina I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 236 The American Florist. Aug. 16, Corn Borer Quarantine Hearing-. The federal horticultural board has given notice that a hearing- will be held in the State House, Boston, Mass., at ]0:30 a. m., August 15, in order that any person interested in the proposed quarantine in the states of Massachu- setts and New Hampshire against the corn borer, now known to occur in that section of the country, may appear either in person or be heard by attor- ney. New York Seed Trade. otto Pflug-, who had been an employe of J. M. Thorburn & Co., for 14 years, died recently in a hospital from a com- plication of diseases. He had been in ill health for several years. He was 01 years old and is survived by his ■widow. The S. S. Nieuw Amsterdam, which sailed from Brest, August 2, is due to arrive here, August~ 14. She is sup- posed to carry bulbs. S. S. Skidelsky, who is now located at 50 Park place, will meet his old friends at the Detroit convention. The next ship carrying French bulbs will not arrive until September 8. J. W. Guille, of -Vaughan's Seed Store, is on his vacation. A. P. F. Forage-Plant Seed Imports for July. The following table prepared in the seed laboratory of the bureau of plant industry. United States department of agriculture, shows the amount of the various kinds of forage-plant seeds sub- ject to the seed importation act, per- mitted entry into the United States during the month of July, 1919, as com- pared -n'ith July, 1918: Kind of seed. Alfalfa July, '19 Pounds. 1 flfiO 400 .Tul,y, '18. Pounds. 33.6110 Clover : Alslke Crimson ; . . . Red : . 516.400 778 60l> 110,100 225.400 Rape Rje grass: English Italian . . . oo 4^10 1.51.600 67.400 4,500 Timothy .. ." .. ._ 3,200 S 70 Vetch: ■ Hairv . Sprinj; ..,;.. . . ' 144 800 GoTernment Seed Contracts. Contracts have been a^varded by the depart- ment of asi'ifulture on the basis of the opening: of bids, July 22. for the supply of garden and flower seed for the annual congressional dis- tribution. This opening was supplementary to that of February, and was made necessary when it was found at that time that prices were high, the market upset, and the appropri- ation made, by congress somewhat depleted. The Bidders. Aggel'er St Musser Seed Co., Los Angeles. Calif., lettuce, peas. The W. W. BaiTiard Co.. Chicago, peas, parsley, tall nasturtium. .Tohn Eodger & Sons Co., Los Angeles. Calif., alyssum, aster. calendula. candytuft. tall morning glory, chrysanthemum. F. ,W. Bolgiano & Co.. Washington, I>. C. carrot, corn. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., cTicumber. radish. A. J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich., peas. California Seed Growers Assn.. San Jose. Calif., lettuce. M. Cushman & Co.. Rochester. N. Y., corn, lettuce, peas. Ford Seed Co.. Ravenna, Ohio, lettuce. Fosgate & Lion. Mountain View. Calif., lettuce. ITolmes-Letherman Seed Co., Canton. O.. cu- cumber, lettuce. Kimberlin Seed Co., San Jose. Calif., beet, lettuce. D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol. Pa., lettnce, cosmos. R. C. McGiil & Co., San Francisco. Calif., dwarf beans, onion. 4* 4* 4* Seeds For Florists PANSY, Superb Giant Mixed. A choice strain of Giants for florists use, tr. pkt., 50c; '4 oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA, half dwarf. A grand mixture of brilliant colors and large flowers, tr. pkt , $1.00. Early or Winter Orchid-Flowering. Asta Ohn, new lavender. Helen Lewis, orange salmon. Meadow Lark, cream. Mrs. A. A. Skaach, fine pink. White Sankey, black seeded white. Yarrawa, bright rose pink. Each, 14' oz., 35c; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $3.00. BelllS (Daisy) Monstrosa, red, white, mixed, tr. pkt., 50c. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I 4* * * * * * * * * * \. ^ Me ©11^ m CO- WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CASLE ADDRESS, "MCGILL-SEED- SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing FLORISTS Send us a list of your requirements in French and Holland Bulbs Also PERENNIALS for special prices.- J. M. THORBURN 6c CO. Barclay Street, thro to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when loriting EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of !Hig:h-Grade Seed. TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. SquaBh. Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLXCITKD Mention the American Florist wlien writing For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - ■ ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLID REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of tbe short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be gaoted fou upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS, 82 Oey St., NEW TOilK and ORANGE. CONN. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 237 VSUGHAN'S GIANT PANSIES VAUGHAN'S INTER- NATIONAL PANSIES Vau^an's International Pansy Mixture was^flrst off- ered by lis in i889. We import from all t-he best European sources. Each yeiir lias added to the iiualityof lis flowers and variety of the colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture; it is always complete, alwiys the latest and always the besi mixture. We add toall Pansy Mixtures which we now biy more than 50 per cent of the choicest named kinds obtain able, each in correct propor- tioQ. This is one of the Specialties that has establish- ed the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds, and one which we maintain niosi carefullv. Trade pkt. ,60c; Hoz., $|.50; Vz o/.., $3.00; o/. . $10.00. Vaughan's Giant Pansy Mixture. •- Embraces, besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed else- where, and which can only be had in this and our Interna- tional Mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, cop- pers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Tfimardeiiu and the splen- did Gassier strain. Trade i kt.. 50c; M oz.. 75c. oz., $5.00; li lb., $18.00. Vaughan's Cut Flower Mixture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly lieht colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of flowers. Pansies are as easily grown asviolets, require less care and brine better re- sults. Trade pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 60c; oz., $4.00. New Early- Flowering Giant Pansies The new strain produces its giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other known typ^. Id March, when the old type pansies hardly show any buds, the plants of the new strain bore from 3 to 5 of their giant flowers. Early-Flower- ing Giant White, Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Mixed iFourColorS^ Trade pk-. (-iOo seeds). 35c; 54oz ,70c;oz.,$5. Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture. Tliis is a mixture made by ourselves from 20 differ-'nt and distinct varie- ties of ihis type. While the flowers of this strain do not grow as large as those of the Giant Pa asies they excel them by a much greater number of flowers to a plant. Trade Pkt., 25c; ^A oz., SOc; oz., $2.00. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Vaughan's P. P. (Popular Price) Mixture of Pansies This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from S3parate colors and strains of the Giant and Chicai^o Parks Bedding types and will furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade Pkt., 25c; Y& oz., 50c; oz.,$3.00. NEW YORK If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five Inch BOSTON FERNS for July delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "••Jl^fJ,^ gT''- Mention the American Florist when ivritinfi Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Seed Packets FLOAVER SBBD SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVBLOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS., U. S. A. JAMES VICK*S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get tbe beneflt of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize, in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Kadisti, Salsify, Spinach. Mild Named und Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandinora and Spencer :>weet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. TheEverettB-ClarkSeedCo. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnril Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. mllIOrO,uOnP. 238 The American Florist. Aug. 16, Winter- flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 1 O/.. M Lb. Asta Ohn— The most popular lavender $0.75 ?2.60 Blanche Ferry Spencer — Bright rose, the wings being pinkish or bluish-white 60 2.00 Early Snowflake 76 2.60 Early Songster— Lavender 75 2.60 FordhOOk Pink— Rose pink 60 2 50 FordhOOk Rose— Rosy carmine 60 2 00 Heather Bell— Mauve lavender 75 2.60 Helen lewis— Very fine; salmon pink 76 2.60 Hercules— Light Pink .75 2.60 Lavender Pink-A fine variety 60 2 00 Melody— This is a deeper shade of pink 75 2.60 Red Orchid-Bright cherry red 60 2. CO J Oz. Rose Queen-Extra fine f0.60 Selma Swenson— Light, soft pink 60 Song Bird— Pale pink on white ground 76 Spring Maid-Light pink 60 Mrs. A. A. Skaach-Clear, bright pink 60 Mrs. Spanoline— Wh te 75 Mrs. William Sim- Salmon pink 60 Wedgewood-Magnlficent, clear bine 75 Venui— White ground; edges pink blushed 60 White Orchid-Pure white 6) Yarrawa— Bright rose pink 60 Winter-Flowering Mixed 50 Christmas Pink— Pink and white $0.20 $0.60 Christmas White— White 20 60 Earliest of All— White and rose 20 .60 Flamingo-Crimson 20 .6J WINTER -FLOWERING GRANDIFLORA. 1 Oz. U Lb. Le Marquie— Navy blue $J.20 Mrs. Alex. Wallace— Lavender 20 Mrs F. J. Dolansky— Self pink 20 All Colors Mixed 20 ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY, « \i Lb. $2.00 1.75 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 to 2.00 2.00 2.00 2 00 2.00 1.75 U Lb. $0.60 .60 .60 .50 Home of "Pure and Sure" Seeds, 1 Washington Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing We carry a reserve stock of tbe important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writino McTlbenny Co.. Avery Island, La., okra. Maugelsrlorf Seed Co.. Atchison. Kans., let- tuce, parsley. Geo. R. IVdrick Is, Son, Pedricktown. N. .T., fiieuuiber, muskmelon, tomato, watermelon. Frank S, Piatt Co.. New Haven. Conn., corn. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.. dwarf beans, beet, cucumber. Rogers Bros. . A? pena , Micb . . peas. Standard Seed Farms Co., !3tockton, Calif., beet, carrot, onion, Stokes Seed Farms Co., Morristown, N. J., dwarf beans, carrot, cucumber, collard. musk- melon, onion, parsnip, parsley, tomato, turnip, watermelon, alyssum. aster, centaurea. cosmos, single diauthns. esciioltzia. mignonette, single poppy. Vaughan's Seed Store, CUicago and New Voi-k, mignonette, tall morniug glory. N. L. Willett Seed Co.. Augusta. Ga,, okra. Wood. Stubbs & Co.. Louisville, Ivy., lettuce. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, Orange. Conn., dwarf beans, cx>ru, radish, dwarf nasturtium. Range* of Prices — Vegetables. Beans, (dwarf) 6 to 10 cents. Beets, 17 to 18 cents. Carrot, 19 to 20 cents, Collard. 23 cents. Corn, 6,, .7 to 7'/^ cents. Cucumber. 27 to .'i5 cents. Lettuce. 20 to 35 cents. Muskmelon, 23 to 25 cents. Okra, 10 to 12V' Cents. Onion, 62 to 84 cents. Pai-sley, 21 to 30 cents. Parsnip, 23 cents. Peas. S,3 to 13 cents. Radish, 23 to 25 cents. Tomato. 40 to 72 cents. Turnip. 23 to 20 cents. Watermelon, 17 to IS cents. Flower Seeds, Alyssum. .82 to $1.00. Aster. $2.70 to $3.00. Calendula, 50 cents. Candytuft. $1 50. Centaurea. .$1.30. Chrysanthemum, $1.00. Cosmos. 75 to 85 cents. Single Dianthus, $1.60, Escholtzia, 80 to 90 cents. Mignonette, 60 to ^) cents. Tall Morning Glory. 40 to .50 cents. Dwarf Nasturtium, 45 cents. Tall Nasturtium. 37 cents. Single Poppy. 75 to 85 cents. FREESIA BULBS PURITY (Improved) Size Vs-Vs inch (large) $ 8.S0 per 1000 Size %-% inch (mammoth) 13.50 " NOW READY CALLA LILT BULBS Size iyz-2 inches $9.00 per 100 Cash with order, less 2%. McHUTCHISON & CO. The Import House 95 Chambers Street. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Get Quotatioiu From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloo^^dale Brfstol, Pe. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF ''BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Ballimore, Md. Mushroom Growing By B, BI. Dusgar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. OHIOAOO jiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiimitii:ii>itnitiiitiiii] Michell's I Flower Seeds I ■Si^^ I Cyclamen Seed ^ I Micheh's Distinctive Giant. I 100 seed. lOOOseed j I Duke of Connaught, crimson. ...ji 50 S12.50 I ! Excelsior, white, wjth red base. 1 50 12.50 : ! Grardiflora Alba, white 1.50 12.60; I Princess ol Wales, pink 1.50 12.50 1 i Salmon Queen, salu.on pink ... I.,i0 13.50! I Mixed, all colors 100 9.00! Daisy, Double English I Tr. pkt. Oz. ; I Monstrosa Pink .. H«7..,si.hO »0.50 '= ! Monstrosa White ..ii oz., i..5n .50 i i Monstrosa MiNed.M oz., 1.25 .50 ■■ : Longfellow Pink 40 $3.00 ; : Snowball White 40 3.«o ; i Mixed 30 130! Myosotis I Alpestris Victoria 25 1.00! I Eliza Fanrobert 23 1.00 j Pansy Seed Mlchell's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a giant : i strain, which for size of bloom, heavy te.xture = : and varied colors and shades cannot be sur- = I passed. Half tr. pkt., 30o; 60o per tr. pkt.; ! Weoz , J1.25; $7.00 per oz. : Also Giant Prize and regular sorts in sep- = : arate colors. : Also nil other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalog. I DON'T FORGET THE S. A. F. CONVENTION I I At DETROIT, AUG. 19th to Zlst. | I Henry F. Michell Co.| I 518 Marltet St., Philadelphia, Pa. | TiiiiiiiniitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiMiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiriiiitiiiirtijiininiiiiiiii^ Mention the American Florist when iv7-iting 1919. The American Florist. 239 Primula Malacoides Rohreri The best strain of Malacoides on the market. Years of patience liave developed it tp perfection. The beautiful shades of Rose Pink, Light Lavender and Snow White make it one of the most desirable and profitable plants to grow; not only as sinale plants but for combination work it cannot be excelled. 10) IOOj Pink and Lavender mixed, 2H-in $6 00 Pure White. 2H-in 7.00 Malacoides. Townsen£li,2M-in. 6.oo PRIMULA Obconica, Rosea Gi^antea, Grandiflora, Apple Blossom and Ker- mesina, 2!4-in 7.oo Eureka. New variety very fine v^hinensis Obconica. Large flower, extra fine color. 2i4*in 7 50 65.00 Chinensis, 2j4-in 6.00 55.C0 C. U. LIGGIT Office: 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. $55.00 60.00 55.00 60.00 Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone, Branch Brook 263S J. J. Wilson Seed Co., inc. SEED GROWERS and IMPORTERS 79 Orange Street (Near Broad) NEWARK, N. J. Wilson's Seeds Will Grow Anywhere. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cuoiunber, Haskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes. Carrots, Cabbages. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops GiTen Personal Attention. Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL. WUOLESSALE SEED GROWER Specialties! Beet, Carrot, Endive, Lettuce, Onion and Rndlah. Correspondence Solicited. NEW EARLY -FLO WIRING or WINTER-BLOOMING Q[ANT PANSIES An entirely new and distinct strain of Pansies. The main advan- tage of these new Pansies over all hitherto e.\isiing Pansies is the extreme earliness of 11 twering and its unu-sual hardiness, whioh en- ables them to withstand quite severe Winters and to liloom right on into the Summer. Sown at the same time as otlier Punsies. they be- gin flowering the early part of M:\rch or as s^on as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant. 14 WINTrK UIN Golden yellow, eve. 1 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Lit ht or sky blue. 15' ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. 1 17. CHARM OF MARCH Dark velvety bine 18. MIXED, The above lour colors with other shades and variation.s 500 seeds, 25c; HOU seeds, 40c; Jt oz., $1.10; M oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. 10 KENILWORTH GIANT EXHIBITION is ihe very fin=st complete mixture ever sent out. Seed ' carefully saved only Irom marked plants of all varieties, with the largest and best shaped .iowors and richest coloring It is impossible to convey an adequate idea of the delightful variations in color and markings of this unrivalled mixture. 5U0 seeds, 30c; 1000 seeds, 50c; ^n oz.. $1.35;M oz., $2.50; oz , SiO.OO. I'' KENILWORTH GIANT PRIZE is undoubtedly the largest flower and longest steniini'd Pan^v in the world The enormous flowers are of perfect form and of fre'it substance Petals overlapped and undulating. The rich colorings and markings are widely varied, some flowers being almost self-colored 500 seeds, 30c; 1000 seeds, 50c; % oz., $1.35; H oz.. $2.50; oz., $10. For description and prices of other Pansy Seed send for list. Mention the American Florist when writing BRITISH StEDS- KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required, liiusiraied Caialogne Free. KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT LANGPORT, Eng. ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. AVholesnle Growers of full list ot FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. S ANTA ANA. CALEFORMA iDDiiiiniiuiiiinniiiiiiiiuiiiiii]iiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiii% BURPEE'S SEEDS | I Philadelphia | I Wholesale Price List for Florist* f g »nd Market Gardenera, ^mnuninuiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiinniiiiinnnni GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper. Egg Plant. Tomato. Okra. Asparagns. Rhubarb, Celery, Spinach, Beet. Onion. Beam, Cabbage, Caunflower. Sweet Com and Vine Seedi. Correspondenoe Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESAIiE FIX)RIST Abundauce of Plants Alvrays on Hand. See our display adv. in June 7th Issue. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY Mention the American Florist when writing SEEDS and SEEDLINGS Forest and Ornamental Trees. Sbrubs, Bulbs and. Plants. Write us for descriptive price lists. AMERICAN FORESTRY CO., Pembino, Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing Dracaena I ndi visa Good thrifty plants for growing on from 2. inch pots, $2 50 per 100; any quantity. Smllax, from 2-inch pots, J2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOUO. Salvia Splendens, good strong plants from seed bed. $5.00 Ler lOOO. Alyssum Double Giant, 2-in. pots, lE.OO per 100. Elmer Rawlings, ALrE°^?i;:¥. Mention the American Florist when writing 240 The American Florist. Aug. 16, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisville, Pa.. Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Congress Street, Boston, Mass., Counsel; J. W.Hill, Des Moines, Iowa, Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1920. OsHKOSH, Wis. — The army worm is working in three townsliips in this county. C. B. Kniokman, of McHutchison & Co., New York, was in San Francisco, Calif., the last of July. RoATSfOiCE, Va. — The annual meeting of the Virginia State Horticultural So- ciety will be held in this city, December 3-5. EvANSTON, III. — Oiled roads, which prevent water reaching the roots, are said to be causing considerable dam- age to trees in this city. The mid-summer meeting of the Michigan State Horticultural Society will be held at Bangor, August 19-20, with an interesting programme. WiNcnESTEat, Va. — Alvin C. Richards of this city has purchased the property of the Arden Orchard Co., consisting of 287 acres near Arden, for $200,000. San Diego, Calif. — ^The city council has instructed the superintendent of streets to provide for the planting of trees along the new highway from Tor- rey Pines to India street. BiuTisH importers are complaining of the required prepayment for French rose stocks, adding that last year's stocks were much under size, and that there was much difficulty in adjusting prices according to size. The market development committee of the American Association of Nursery- men, through F. F. Rockwell, manager of the service bureau, 220 West 42nd street, New York, is asking suggestions for a good slogan for its campaign. Sacr-Amento, Caut. — About 15 per cent of the pears arriving in this city from river points are infected with cod- ling moth, according to reports of the state horticultural commission. Large quantities m,ay be condemned and turn- ed into by-products. The -June National Nurseryman has a very excellent article exposing the fallacy of reasoning used by the federal horticultural board in support of Quarantine 37. This article explains the working of similar medical regula- tions in immigration, and how the peo- ple finally rise in indignation against the senselessness of cleansing the hu- man race of disease by such methods. Palm City Miami's Plan. Miami, Fla., is doing well, as it de- sires to enchance its general attractive- ness, to turn from the Australian pine to the palm, says the Miami Metropolis, which urges that the good work go on and that palms by the thousand be set out each year in every section of the city and that every species of the palm family be found on the streets and in door yards. The Metropolis adds "Make Miami tropical." Fruit Crop Estimates. Apples. — The salient feature of the August report, as issued by the bureau of crop estimates through its fruit crop specialists, is the very large crop indi- cated from the northwest states, which has shown some increase over the July 1 estimale. On the other hand, condi- tions throughout the east have declined, particularly in western New York, New England, Ohio, and the Virginias. The Maine crop, However, holds up well above the average. The middle west has also shown a decline, with the ex- ception of Arkansas and the Ozark sec- tion which have a good crop. The com- mercial production for the United States is now estimated at 23,075,000 barrels as compared with 24,740,000 barrels in 1918. The box apple crop promises to be 30,675,000 boxes as com- pared with 21,309,000 boxes in 1918, or an increase of 44 per cent in the box apple crop. The barrel apple crop on the other hand promises to be 12,850,000 barrels as compared with 17,657,000 barrels in 1918, or 73 per cent of last year's barrel apple crop. Peaches. — The condition of the com- mercial peach crop has shewn a decline over July estimates of about 300,000 bushels. This decrease has been throughout the east and north. New York, Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia and Delaware, all de- clining a few points over July esti- mates. On the other hand, the Georgia peach crop has held up to earlier esti- mates, while the Texas and Arkansas crops, due to excellent growing condi- tions have shown an increase, the Texas crop over-running earlier estimates by more than 300 cars. The Elberta crop in Colorado and the northwest prom- ises to be heavy and the movement will be particularly heavy the last 10 days in August. The United States crop is now estimated at 29.784,000 bushels as compared with 20,597,000 bushels last year, or a 45 per cent increase over the crop of 1918. Pears. — The commercial pea.r crop shows a five point increase over last month, and the commercial crop in the important states is now estimated at .8,351,000 bushels as compared with 7,- 589,000 bushels last year, or 110 per cent of last year. The feature of the re- port is the very large crop in California and the west generally. California has the largest commercial liear crop in its history, and the production is estimated at considerably over 4,000,000 bushels. Conditions throughout the east have shown some improvement over last month, particularly in New York and Delaware. The Hudson Valley pear crop now promises to equal that of 1918. Michigan and Illinois have also increased over the July estimate. July Flowering: Trees and Shrubs. Among the lindens, the last to flower are the small-leaved European Tilia cordata and its varieties. The hand- somest of these is the var. cordifolia, which differs from the type in its larger leaves and rather larger flowers. The Arboretum specimen is a sha'pely tree which this year when in flower has been more conspicuous than anj' linden- tree in the collecticn. The Japanese clethra (C. barbinervis) is in flower about two weeks earlier than the native C. alnifolia. The Japanese species is a larger plant than C. alsifolia and in Massachusetts has grown 10 or 15 feet high and nearly as much through. The foliage is of a lighter green than that of the American plant; the flowers are less crowded in the racemes and lack the odor which makes C. alnifolia one/ of the most delightful of summer-flow- ering shrubs. In the Arboretum plants of the Japanese clethra have so far es- caped the attacks of red spiders which often disfigure here those of C alni- folia. — ^Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, July 26, 1919. Trees on Michigan Highways. The Michigan legislature has pa.ssed a law to encourage planting of nut- bearing and other food-producing trees along the principal state highways. It becomes the duty of the state highway commission and the commission of agri- culture to supervise the setting of such trees which will be furnished by the state agricultural college to local offi- cials and individuals at nominal cost. Injuring sucli trees or affixing notices of any kind to them is made a misde- meanor punishable by a fine of from $1 to $25 and imprisonment for not more than 30 days. HQl's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nurseir Co. Evergreen SpedaGsIs Largest Crowers in Ameiici Box 404. DUNDEE, HL. Mention, the American Florist when writing SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. * O. H. New York Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. ™,. pONARD 5 ri-=n VI^ST GROVE ™^ "JONES CO. IttI " FENN'A. Robert Pjle, Pres. 131J A.l.\ 1. WmUer,Vice-PrM, Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice, By M. G. Kains. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price $1.76. American Florist Go. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO IBOLIUM S'yV/i^ HARDY PRIVET, (l. ibota x ovaiifoiium) To be sent out in the Fall o( 1919. More aboutit later. THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO., ,, . , r>r^v ui^nwav NFWHAVFN RnHII WOODMONT NURSERIES Inc Introducers of BOX-BAKBEKRY ULlT nHiClli UUIIIIi 1919. The American Florist. 241 Jeanne d'Arc. Couronne d' Or. PEONIES for FLORISTS xoo S4.00 .1130.00 .40 3.00 20.00 .40 WE have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing Strictly true to name, all in strong di- visions, with from 2 to 5 eyes each. Varieties marked thus (*) are particularly suitable for Florists. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS. Each Doz. Albatre. Large, compact. Milk white center edged carmine ?0.oO Carnea Triumphans. Guards and crown pale pink, collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season • • • • Charlemagne. Lilac-white with blush center; fragrant, free. Late, extra. . •Conronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper. .........••■■ • ••*" *Dnehess de Nemours (Calot). bul- phur-white with greenish reflex, cup shape • ; • Dnke of Wellington. Very large well formed sulphur-white bloom, stems very firm and long; fragrant. ... .■• ■*» •Festlva (Drop White). Large, full, rose-shaped bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine *>» •Festlva Maxima. Flowers of immense size 7 to 8 inches in diameter snow- white with red blotches on edges of center petals .■ :"';;,i' Jeanne d'Arc. Soft pink center sul- phur-white and pale pink, very frag- rant. Valuable for cut flowers. ... . ■-»> Tullpe. Delicate rose, fading " 3.00 20.00 3.60 25.00 —Cont'd Doz. 'lOO $4.00 ¥30.00 3.0O 20.00 3.00 20.00 .40 .40 3.00 25.00 20.00 3.00 3.CO .40 3.60 22a>0 20.00 La to creamv white, tipped with carmine; very large bloom, late • ■ • • • • • • • ■ Madame Breon. Guards rosy-flesh, cen- ter creamv white, fading to pure white LaVge long stem, fragrant, •MadLme'de' Vernevllie; "Guard Petals sulphur-white, center .'delicate rose. one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all P"''PO^,''V;,;,'rp Mai-le Lemolne. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, tips. Fragrant ■■••.•■■ •Queen Victoria.. White. tipped carmine, large, one of the best cut early .45 3.60 25.00 carmine center petals full bloom; flower sorts, .40 3.00 20.00 .40 3.00 20.00 .40 .30 20.00 2.40 15.00 LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE. •Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose, of medium size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals mingled with the white outer petals, A fine cut flower variety and a good producer. Early .40 3.C0 25.00 70 .60 .40 7.00 .-iO.OO NURSERIES: Western Springs, 111. LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE- .„ Each •Eugenie Verdier. Delicate flesh pink, very tall, free and very beautiful. Midseason .$0.50 Paust. Delicate flesh with a dark cen- ter. Midseason 40 *Kohinoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut flower sort. Midseason.' Madame Forel. Immense, compact. ball-shaped bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very fragrant. Late. . •Marguerite Gerard. Large, compact, semi-rose developing into a crown with stamens. Very pale hydrangea pink, fading to nearly white, central petals flecked dark carmine. Late.. *M. Jules Elie. Very large globular flowers with broad imbricated petals, glossy pink, silver reflex. Fragrant •Souv. de G. Calot. Large satiny bloom. pink; splendid cut flower Souv. de L'Exp. Unlverselle. Brilliant rose. One of the finest 40 RED AND CRIMSON. •FeUx Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball-shaped flow- ers. Free bloomer r,n Gloire de Douai. Immense, glowing deep crimson 40 •La Grange. Very desirable on account of its striking red color, heavy stem, and large double flowers 45 Louis van Hontte. Deep carmine-rose tipped silver, with fiery reflex. Semi- rose type. Fragrant 25 M. Martin Cahuzac. Medium sized, globular, semi-rose type. Dark pur- ple garnet with black reflex. The darkest peony known. Strong, vig- orous grower. Free bloomer. Mid- season 2.25 M. Krelage. Large compact, dark scil- ferino red with silvery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer 40 •Officinalis Rubra Plena. This is the old fashioned red; the most brilliant of all reds 4^ UNNAMED PEONIES. Divided Roots of from 2 to 5 eyes Double White and Pink Double Red Double Mixed, two to flve eyes PEONIES IN CASE LOTS. For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has 2 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 75 double white. 75 double pink and 50 double red, each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, Case for .$25.00. We cannot divide cases. CHICAGO NEW YORK 6.00 40.00 3.00 25.00 3.60 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.60 2.5.00 4.00 30.00 2.40 15.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 Doz. 100 $1.S0 $14.00 S.4« 15.00 1.75 12.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Forest Products. An exhibit was recently held in the west to illustrate the possibilities of spruce, fir and other woods. Among the products included were ; Furniture, reed and braid, yarns, extensively used in making rugs, bagging, absorbent, cloth, glue tissue, wrapping twine, web- bing and rope, all produced from wood paper. Wood flour, made from chem- ically-treated, finely-ground spruce, figured in the e.'chibit. This flour is the basis for phonograph records, lin- oleum and artificial lath.^The Wall Street Journal Straws. Highland Park, III. — Fritz Bahr will discontinue his retail store and con- duct his business from his range which is now being rebuilt and when com- pleted, will be one of the most up-to- date estblishments of its kind in this vicinity. 242 The American Florist. Aug. 16, CATTLEYA-ORCHIDS 815 TRIANAE 450 SPECIOSISSIMA 417 GASKELLIANA 40 VANDA CAERULEA 215 GIG AS 275 PERCIVALIANA 315 LABI ATA 50 DENDROBIUMS 320 MOSSIAE 120 HARRISONIAE 516 SCHROEDERAE 546 SPECIMENS Prices per plant, all varieties, each $1.50, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Positively cash with order, to close estate. . GEORGE V. ALLEN, POST OFFICE BOX 51 Edgewood, Rhode Island BENCH BOSTONS Good stock ready for 4-inch and 5-inch pots; big, broad, clean leaves; heavy plants $25.00 AND $40.00 P£R 100 CLEVELAND CHERRIES, fine, for growing on. 3-inch, $10. 00 per IQO; 4-inch, $16.00 per 100. Finished plants later. Vou will want them later on. Very bushy branched plants. French Hydrangeas, field plants, 6 to 8 I French Hydrangeas, 23^-inch strong, branches, $36.00 per 100. | $50 00 per 1000. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio | Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg-- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also [HE INTERNATIONAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep in touch with European markets and topics. THE HORTIGULTURAl PRINTIN6 GOMPAN' BURSTLEY, ENGLAND. CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrynanthemnm NoTeltles My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Seacock Co., W3mcote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist iohenwHting BAY TREES No more obtainable until Quarantine No. 37 is modified. Are your local hotels, clubs and private conservatories covered. If not write us now. Standards. Stem Cro\\n Per Pair Stem 24 to 30 in. 30 to 32 in. $24.00 48 in. 36 in. 24 to 28 In. 22.00 48 in. 45 In. 20 in. 23.00 48 in. 45 in. 30 In. 25.00 48 in. Crown Per Pair 32 to 34 in. S32.S0 36 to 38 in. 45.00 40 to 42 in. 50.00 46 to 48 in. 60.00 Pyramids. Heigh' 4ii te 5 ft. Base Per Pair Height Base Per Pair 22 to 24 in. $23.00 6% to 6 ft. 24 in. $25.00 Crating (if ordered) extra at cost. Eacti 30 inches Mgh $2.25 42 inches liigh 4.50 PYRAMIDS ( 48 incites high 5.00 Packing at cost. Tubs SO to 75 cents extra. BOXWOODS F. O. B. Western Springs. 111. Standard Bay Tree. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75,00 per 1000. Orders booked now for January 1920 delivery. F. DORNER 6c lATAYETTK, SONS CO. INDIANA GER/VNIUIVIS S. A. Nutt, at $15.00 per 1000, up to Nov. 1st. Other varieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. Ist. S. A. Nutt and Bucluier at 818.00 per 1000 Poitevine and Ricard at 22.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, UNCASTER,PA 1919. The American Florist. 2iS JOHN WATERER, SONS & CRISP, Ltd., Hardy Plant Nurseries, TWYFORD, Berks., Eng. Special Offer of IRISES. IRIS GERMANIC A — 100 Alba 50/- Kharput 35/- Kochii (atropurpurea) 35/- Purple Kins 25/- AMOENA— r Donna Maria 35/— Mrs. H. Darwin 35 /- Rhein Nixe 50/- Thora 62/6 Victorine 50/- NEGLECTA Black Prince. 27/6 doz Clarissima 35/- Chameleon 35 /- Cottage Maid 50/- Cordelia 75/- Edina 35/- Miss Maggie 35/- Monsignor 62/6 Perfection 50/- Virginie 35/- Wagner 50/- NEW INTERMEDIATES. 100 Charmant 35/— Dorothea .... 35/ Etta 35/- Ingeborg Ivorine Royal 35/- 35/- 35/- Sarah Walhalla . 35/- .=;n/- PALLIDA— 100 Alcazar 100/- Celeste 35/- Carthusian 100/- Caterina 62/6 Cherubin 62/6 Diane 160/- Edward Mitchell. 42/- doz ■ Guinevere 35/- Her Majesty 50/- Khedive 35/- L^onidas 50/— Lohengrin 62/6 Mimung 50/- Mme. Pacquitte 50/- Mrs. Alan Gray 50/- Pallida (type) 35/- Queen of May 50/- Ruby 62/6 Trautlieb 62/6 Walner 50/- PLICATA— Agnes , 35/- Bridesmaid 35/— Mme. Chereau 35/— Maritana 35/— Mrs. Reuthe 50/- Parisiana 100 /- Sappho 50/- SQUALENS — Arnols 50/— Berchta 62/6 Dalmarius 62/6 Dr. Hankel 62/6 Eldorado 62/6 Jacquiniana 50/- King of Irises 100/— Jlithras 62/6 Xibelungen 62/6 Pfauenauge 62/6 Plumieri ....". 35 /- Prosper Langier 100/- TValneriana . . . .' 35/— VARIEGATA— Alba (Innocenza) 35/- Aurea 35 /— Darius 35/- Ed'ward Simmonds 35/— Fro 62/6 Gagus 50/- Gold Crest 35/- Gracchus 35/— Hector 50/- Loreley 62/6 Maori King 50/- Miss E. Eardley 62/6 Mrs. Neubronner 35/— Prince of Orange 50/— Princess Victoria Louise.... 62/6 VARIOUS TALL-BEARDED — Abicans Princess of Wales... 35/— Ciengialti 35/- Cicngialti Loopio 50/- Flavescens 35/— Florentina ( Fleur de Lys) . . . 35/- PUMILA — Ccerulea 35 /- Violacea 35/— Our collection is one of the most extensive in the British Isles and comprises the elite of the Iris ^vorld. Stocks are in excellent condition and will exceed 50,000 first size. SQUALENS continued. 100 gniiiiiiiiniiiintiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMniiniiniitiiiiiiiiiMiniiniiiiiiiuiiitiiitimiiiiiii^ I Bailey's New I Standard Cyclopedia | of Horticalture | I SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES | I Price, $6.00 Per Volume | I farriage paid to any part | I o( the United States. | I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | I 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. IIX. | riutniniiitiiiuiiiuiuinnrniiriii iiririiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiDirii? Poinsettias True Type. 2 H -in. Pot PlanI s. August delivery 18.10 per 100; $75.00 per 1000 September delivery . 8.C0 per 100: 75 00 per 1000 A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St.; CHICAGO, III. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN Christmas and Easter Heather communicate with yoars truly, A. L. MILLER, Jamafca, New York Mention the America>i Florist ichen writing FIRST CLASS STOCK Teddy, Jr., and ScottI Ferns, splendidly finished plants in 6 to 8 inch pots. A fine block of Smittlll in 4's; splendid for basket work. PRICES, Teddy, Jr., and Scottil: 6-inch, $1.00 each, $12.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $1.50 to $2.00 each, $18.00 to $24.00 per doz. Smithil, 4-inch, 35c each, ^4.20 per doz. Rubber Plants, fine stocky specimens, 6-inch pots, 76c to $1.00 each, $9.00 to $12.00 per doz. HENRY I. FAUST, Merion, Pa. Mention the American Florist when meriting 244 The American Florist. Aug. 16, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pu.. President; G. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. VV. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretary; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Next annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich., September 9-13, 1919. Officials of over 200 storage ware- houses in N3W York district have been subpiraVaed to produce full data on .stocks of food on hand. Kansas City, Mo. — Much criticism is heard here regarding the express ser- vice in handling- fresh fruits and veget- ables coming' to this market, slew de- liveries being among ' the principal causes for complaint. Many shipments received during the past three weeks will return practically nothing. Pepper Plants. An elderly couple on a 2%-acre pepper farm near Ft. Myers, Fla., made over $1,500 as the result of their past win- ter's work. The green pepper sold at $4-$6 per crate at Pt. Myers, the raisers not caring to accept the risk of ship- ping to far-away markets on consign- ment. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 12. — Cucumbers, Climax baskets, 25 to 50 cents; celery, Michigan, crate, 40 to 50 cents; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 30 to 35 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches,, $1.50 to $1.75; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 50_ to 75 cents. New York, August 11. — Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 7.5 cents; cucumbers, 40 to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $1.50 to $3.00 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 6 to 15 cents; let- tuce, per package, 50 cents to $2.25; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50. Tomato Blight. Tomato blight, or septoria leaf spot, is the cause of serious damage, accord- ing .to the agricultural station at the Michigan Agricultural College, East Lansing, which has issued Special Bulletin 88, outlining methods of con- trolling the disease, copies of which will be sent to those interested upon request. During summers of moderate rainfall, to.nato plants blight severe- ly. Experiments of the college have Bhown thnt blight is commonly carried to the field from the trash of a preced- ing diseased tomato crop. Tomato blight is a fungus growth and depends on rainfall for its distribution. It has been foimd that thoroughly sprayed tomato plants can be kept free from blight injury. In the spraying of to- matoes, it is necessary to 'jse properly made Bordeaux mixture, and to direct the spray so that the plant is thorough- ly covered. Potato Wart. The potato wart, usually considered one of the most serious of potato dis- eases, which was discovered in Penn- Bylvania in September, 1918, and which may occur elsewhere in the United States, is the , subject of Cir- cular 32, issued by the United Sta-tes department of agriculture recently. The first evidences of the wart are small spongy outgrowths on the po- tato, especially at the eyes. These increase in size and may grow as large as the tuber itself. In the early stages the warts are light brown, the color becoming darker and finally black with age. Badly diseased pota- toes decay in the field and others less seriously attacked are extremely sus- ceptible to rot in storage. The dis- ease does not attack the plant and sel- dom interferes seriously with the growth of the vines; therefore, the detection of the disease is difficult or impossible before digging time. The wart parasite may be carried into clean soil (1) by drainage water from infested fields, (2) by the distribu- tion of infested soil (as on agricul- tural implements or on the feet of men or animals), (3) by the use of manure from animals to which dis- eased tubers have been fed, (4) by garbage into which peelings from dis- eased tubers have been thrown, and especially (5) by the planting of dis- eased tubers or of tubers which h.ave been grown in infested soil and carry the infection on their surfaces. The wide distribution of the potatoes imported from abroad in 1912 and in earlier years makes it possible that wart may have established ittelf in more than one locality in the United States. The department urges growers to keep watch at digging time for potatoes with warty outgrowths which are light brown when young, black and decayed when old, and report promptly all suspicious cases and send specimens to county agents or to the plant pathologist at agricultural ex- periment stations or state colleges, or to the plant disease survey. United States department of agriculture, Washington, D. C. Potato Crop Failure Causes. The agricultural extension service of Ohio State University, Columbus, in a report dated August 15 says the early potato crop in the state, is practically a failure this season due largely to the excessive hot and dry weather. In many instances, the potatoes are scarce- ly worth digging. Undoubtedly the use of diseased, untreated seed, however, had something to do with the failure. Black scurf, or rosette, was unusually prevalent on shipped potato seed stock last spring. Black scurf upon the tu- bers is characterized by blackish look- ing spots on the surface which appear very much like small specks or larger accumulations of black soil. These specks or spots are not removable by ordinai'y washing, but may be separat- ed from the skin by the point of a knife. Unless the potatoes are treated with corrosive sublimate before planting, the blaickish Spots^ under favorable weather conditions, will give rise to a fungous growth, which will attack the young stems and seriously weaken the plant, thus cutting the possible yield. The greater damage to early potatoes, however, seemed to be the prevalence of tip burn, a non-pai-asitic condition, which manifests itself in the drying up of the leaves, beginning a.t the margins and rnore especially at the tip. Spray- ing with bordeaux, while not absolutely preventing the condition, will very materially aid in holding it in check. Early planting and good growing con- dions will aid in lessening the damage. Vegetable Markets. Reports to the bureau of markets, United States department of agricul- ture for the period, August 5-12, indi- cate the price trend mostly downward with liberal movements. Carlot ship- ments are still somewhat affected by the strike situation. Potato values were no more than fairly sustained in the east, but middle-western markets showed gains. New Jersey sacked Cob- blers weakened to $3.60-$4 per 100 pounds f. o. b. South Jersey shipping points and held fairly steady ' in con- suming markets at $3..50-$4.50. Vir- ginia Cobblers ranged $5.25-$(i.25 per barrel in most eastern markets and reached $7.75-$8.25 in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. Ken- tucky Cobblers closed higher at $4.40 per 100 pounds f. o. b. and reached $4..50-$5 in consuming centers. Kansas Early Chios reached a top of $5 per 100 pounds for carlots in Chicago. Minnesota Early Ohios reached a range of $3.50-.$3.S5 f. o. b. and carried a top of $.5 at Chicago Other middle- western markets ruled $4..50 or below. The declining movement of the past two weeks in onions continued with general losses of 25-50 cents per 100 pounds. New Jersey yellow stock closed at $2-$2.25 per hamper in New York, compared with $2.2.5-$2.65 the previous week. Iowa Red Globes weakened to .$3 f. o. b. shipping points. Middle-western yellow stock weakened considerably in terminal markets, clos- nig at $3.50-$5. California yellows held firm at $2-$2.25 f. o. b. shipping points. Sweet potato movements con- tinued to increase in voUmie and the same was true of cabbage. Tomatoes decreased 3S cars. Des Moines, Ia. — A premium fund of . $1,000 has been provided by the state horticultural society for the junior ex- hibit at the show to be held in this city, November 10-15. Boston Ferns Bench grown plants, from $3.00 to $26.00 per 100. Cash from unknown parties. Satisfactory guarantee W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing "Market Gardening" An elementary te.xt boob containlnE 102 pages. 5x7, with 36 illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Ro»- well. N. M. Cloth Bound, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIGAGQ Improved Bird's Eye —AND- Christmas Joy Peppers Out of 2,14-in. pots at $6.00 per ICO. Grown from selected stock. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist whenwr^ting 1919. The American Florist. 245 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AI.YSSUM. CHBYSANTHEMTMS. FREESIAS. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-lDch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Chysanthemum plants, 5,000 2%-in., consist- ing of aD colors of pompons and other good va- rieties. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., good strong stock for benching, at once, $12.50 per 100. JOHN RINDPLEISCH, 514 East Grand Ave., Beloit, Wise. Freesla Purity, % to %-in., $6; % to %-in., $9.50; % to %-in., $15; %-ln., $18 per 1,000. American Bulb Co., 172 N, Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. ASPARAGUS. Freesla Purity. i/.-%-in., $9.50 per 1,000; Asparagus Piumosus. 3%-in., very heavy and as good as 4-in., §10 per 100. C. U. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. %-%-in., $15.00 per lOOO. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York, N. Y. POMPONS Golden Wedding, 800 Diana, 200 Astor, 600 Golden Climax, 75 Baby, $2.50 per 100. WIETOR BROS., Wholesale Florists 30 Bast Randolph St., Chicago Freesla Purity, Vi-%, $9.00 per lOOO; %-%, $13.00 per l.OilO. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568 570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green, lO-in. tubs, 20 to 24-in. high, $5 to $S; 12-in. tubs, 22 to 2«-ln. high, 58 to .$10 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago GENISTAS. Genistas. Fine well grown stock, 3-in. pots, $15 per 100. $120 per 1000. C. TJ. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. and New York. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. BAY TREES. GERANIUMS. Bay Trees. New stock, now ready. F. 0. B. Chicago. For sizes and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. CYCLAMEN. Geraniums. Fine 2-in. stock, ready for imme- diate shipment. Beauty Poitevine, Alph. Ricard, Abbie Schaffer, Miss F. Perkins, etc., $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Cyclamen. 3y.-ln., fine stock, $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. BEGONIAS. Co., White Marsh, Md. DAKLIAS. Geraniums. A special lot of flue stock, 2%-ln., Ricard and Poitevine, $5 per 100; $45 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, $4 per 100. $35 per 1000; Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna. $G.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Ivasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, WiUiamstown Jet., N. J. C. U. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadel- phia, Pa. BOXWOOD. Geraniums. 75,000 at reduced price. Nutt, DRACAENAS. Castellane and others: extra strong plants. 4- CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS in. 121/2C: 3%-in., 9c; 3-in., 7%c; 2V2-m., 4%c; aVi-iu.. 3'/2C. L. J, BOWB, Tituaville, Pa. Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips Dwarf Dracaena Indivlaa, 4-in., $1.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100: o-in., $3.75 per doz.; $30.00 per 100; 6-in.. $6.00 per doz.; 7-ln.. $7.20 per doz. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfatory de- livery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. HEATHER. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh. Pa. Dracaena Indivisa. Good thrifty plants from 2-in. pots. $2..50 per 100, Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. prices. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. Boxwood. Pyramids and globe shaped. For IRISES. where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. FERNS. IRISES. Special otter of excellent stock from the most extensive collection in the British BtJIyBS. Ferns. A fine lot of Teddy, Jr., Scottl and Smithii: all first class stock. For prices and sizes see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry I. Faust. Merlon, Pa. Isles. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. John Waterer, Sons & Crish, Ltd., Twyford, Berks, Eng. Bnlbs. American grown. Large size bulbs Iris, one plant each 12 varieties. $1.00. L. F. DINTEiLiMANN. Belleville, 111. that will bloom. Prlneeps, single nose, $10; double nose. $15; Emperor, single nose, $20; double nose, $30 per 1000. Buy from grower. Ship August or September. Terms cash f. o. b. Portsmouth, Va., buyer's risk. COTTON FLORAL Ferns. A splendid lot for Immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. IVIES. Ferns. Bostons. 8-ln., $1.00; 9-in., $2.00 each. Fine stock ready for immediate ship- ment. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. splendid stock, $2.50 per doz.; $19 per 100. 300 flveinch. 6-7 ft.. 3-4 vines, $4 per doz. 100 extra large. 5 and Olnch. 7-8 ft.. $7.50 per doz. ROSE HILL NURSERIES. New Rochelle. N. Y. Bulbs. Freesla Purity (Improved), %.%-inch, $8.50 per 1,000; %-%-inch, $13.60 per 1.000. Calla Lily, 11/2-2-lnch, $9 per 100. McHutchl- son & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Hardy English Ivy. Good strong 2-in. stock, $2.50 per 100; $22,50 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Bulbs, Holland and French. Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New York. Ferns, Bench Bostons, good stock and ready for 4 and 5-lnch pots. $23 and $40 per 100. Carl Hagenburger. West Mentor. 0. KENTIAS. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. A, Kuehn, 1312 Pine St.. St. Louis, Mo. OALABIUMS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2%-in. pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIE.SSER, 711-741 Hamil- ton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. Caladlums, fancy leaved, 3-lnch pots, each, 35c; doz., .$3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. FREESIAS. CARNATIONS. Freeslas. Purity (Improved), %-%-in.. $6.00; %%-ln., $10.00; %-y,-In.. $15.00 per lOOO. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Carnations, rooted cuttings. Laddie, $75 per 1,0011. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. Purity (Improved), Vaughan's Special Strain, %-y2-lu., .$7.00; M!-%-lu., $12.00 per 1000, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 246 The American Florist. Aug. 16, ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers aud raisers, Soutbgate, London. England. Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Cattleya — Orchids, AH first-class stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. V. Allen, Edge- wood, R. I. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrellj Summit, N. J. PAUWS. Palms. Kentia Forsteriana aud Belmoreana aud Lantania. For sizes and prizes see dis- play advertisement elsewhere in this issue. George Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Fa. PEONIES. Peonies for florists. Strictly true to name, all in strong divisions with from two to five eyes each. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewbere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Peonies. All the standard varieties at attrac- tive prices. WM. P. MILLER, R. F. D. No. 2, Collingswood, New Jersey. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. true type, 214-in. pot plants. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. A. F. Longren, 4249 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Poinsettias. true type. 2yn-in. pot plants, $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave,, Chicago. PRIMUI/AS. Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now. SS.OO per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co B68-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N Y ROSES. Roses, own root. 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Winter-flowering roses. ror varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R, Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- cer, Unwin and Grandiflora types. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewbere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. SHEDS. Vaughan's Giant Pansles. For varieties, descriptions and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Mitchell Co., 518 Mar- ket St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, Cyclamen, pansy and sweet pea. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. STiidelsky & Co.. 5'J Park Place, New York. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds, New early-flowering or winter-bloom- ing giant pansies. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Keuilworth. N. J. Seeds. Pansy, Cineraria. Sweet Pea and Daisy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painsville, O. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Winter flowering Spencer sweet peas. Foi- varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewliere in this issue. St. Lonis Seed Co.. 411 WashinKton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Seeds. Farm and garden seeds of all kinds. .1. .T. Wilson Seed Co., Inc., 79 Orange St., Newark. N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, Bint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurflf, Swedes- boro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin: sweet flint and dent corn. The C, Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkifa and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed, Beet, sweet /2-ln., JS.OO per 100; New Yellow, Orange Queen, 2^/4-in., $10.00 per 100. Wm. F. Kasting Co.. 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. y. STEVIA. STEVIA Pine healthy stock — 2-inch. $3.00 per 100. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It l^W. The American Florist.' 247 MiSCTEI^LAXEOVS. S,ppd packets for 1919. All pnckpt si/.cs :in.l ]nr;ier bag^? up to two ijoiimis or more, iilso ciit- aloffiio. n-tiirn .and coin envelopes. The Brown r.a.c Filling Machine Co., Fitchbm-g:, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Lifo. A concenrrateil nbemical compound coutJiiaius all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per ffal.. $o.OO. The Kxcell Laboratories, 115 E". South Water St., Departweat A,-. Chicago. -; . Elastic Rlazinp composition. Prevents break- age of Klass; does notx crack qr peel. Beds per- fectly, and lasts as dong as the. gl^ss. For prices sec displav adyertisement elsewhere in this issue. ,H. B. Fred Knbls, 05th J>t. and 3rd Ave:. Brooklyn-, Nv Y. ' Ants killed with "Perco" Ant Exterminator. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Perfection Chemical Co., 151 A Washington St.. Flushing, N. X. Best aualitv prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color ^ and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 inche.'j in le-igth. $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co.. 1320 Pine St.. St. Lonis. Mo. Seasonable stcx-k. All hiRh grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co. , Pa inesville. 0, Hanging baskets, plain wire. 10-in,, $1.75; 12-iD.. §2.25; l-i-in.. $3.00; IG-in.. ?4.5<). Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-GG Randolph St., Betroit, Mieh. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros.. Boom 731. 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- cago. Cards for .tU occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Print ins for florists. The John Henry Co., Lansing. Mich. Hill's Evorirrcens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAV\*c SOX, Stratford. Loudon, England. Magic fertilizers for the tlorist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all desriptions. Catalogues and r'rice lists free on application. The Storrs A: II;irriseed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Bed Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to- ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. U. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambi-idge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. .4.phine, .$1 per qt. : .$2.50 per gal. Pungiue, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Yermiue, $1 per qt. ; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison, N. J. ■ ■■ CARNATION STAPI/ES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Ston, 422 Main St., Spring- field, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury. Gdlesburg, 111. If You Do Nof Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 248 The American Florist. Aug. 16, PERFECT GREENHOUSE MATERIAL of Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress CAREFULLY MANUFACTURED IN EVERT DETAIL Our Patent LEAK-PROOF Gutter ^^(||s^ is unexcelled; no dripping, no sweating to annoy you. You can use the space below it for grow- ing if you wish. Patented Oct. 30, 1917. U=J Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 'S^r 2330 Wabansia Ave., CHICAGO 3Iention the American Florist wheri wi^itinff WIRE STAKES. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sods. Cbigago. WIRE DESIGNS. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Phila., Pa. WHOLiESAIiE GUT FLOWERS. Allen, J, K., New York. Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning. H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn., Chicago. Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. 1., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Henta & Nash, Inc., New Y'ork. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. KesBler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. Mackie. William, New York. McCalium Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neidinger Co.. Jos, G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia. Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. PoUworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & C, A. T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L., Chicago. Held. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George. Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn, Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. RuBch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc.. New York, United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaughan. A. L., & Co., Chicago. Weiland & RIsch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866-1919 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. Mention the American Florist when writing The Becognized Standard Insectioide A. spray remedy for green, black, white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 GaUon, $2.50 FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and vegetables. Quart, 51.00. Gallon, $3.50 VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON, yt. 7. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogue. GIBLIN g CO., UTICA, N. Y. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book ou this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1.1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- , thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating [storing, etc., and also some pagesofvalnable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.2S AMERICAH FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Al^out It. 1919. The American Florist. 249 A. J. STAHELIN'S Foley Iron Frame House AND WHAT HE THINKS ABOUT IT Redford, Mich., Aug. 11th, 1917. Gentlemen: — Of all the houses on my place, the 73x400 ft. house which you built for me last year, has given me the greatest satisfaction. It is as well designed as any house I have ever seen, and was erected with the greatest care. I am especially pleased with the painting and glazing. (Signed) A. J. STAHELIN. Foley Greenhouses are properly designed, durable and a source of great satisfaction and profit to their owners. To the one who thinks of building, our estimates, sketches and advice will be worth while. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MANUFACTURING CO. Designers Builders Heating Engineers 3100 S. Spaulding Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. The American Florist, Aug.-'16, ^itMituuiiiiiiiiiiiiimntHiimiiiriiniiiHiiiiiiiiiniiniinfHiiiiiiiiiiiMititiiHiiniiiiii Practical I Greenhouse Work \ i calls for the best equipment obtainable to = E gain the most profitable results. Ordinary = = make-shift greenhouses may answer the ^ = purpose, but harder work is required of the E I owner and smaller returns fop his labor and E I investment. - | i Every piece of material that enters into e i the construction of Callahan Cut- to- Fit e I Greenhouses is the result of much experi- | E ence on the part of our detail men. The | E members are cut to exact measure and | = shipped to you with the plans; all so simple | I .that any man with an ordinary knowledge | = .of greenhouse construction can set them = E up perfectly. = ClfdllcLh an ut'tO'Fit Greenhouses "I are made of selected Louisiana Red Gulf = 1 Cypress, to best withstand the heat and i I moisture required in greenhouse work. | = The Callahan Cut-to-Fit Greenhouse is a | i practical answer to the market grower's | I needs, and will give you a lifetime of service | = at a small expenditure. = = No frills no fancy work; just solid, use- e = ful, up-to-date construction at low prices. e E Write for booklet and state size of house | i you are interested in building. | i CALLAHAN I DUO GLAZED SASH CO. I i 3921 Fourth St., DAYTON, OHIO | I PERMANITE | § In stock for immediate shipment. | ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiniiiriiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillinT 3Iention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Maonfactnrers FLO^R fOTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices rlglit. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Toothpicks 10,000, $2,25: 50,000, $9.75. Manufactured by W. J. GOWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. The one method far securing entire satisfaction is by using THE ADVANCE Ventilating Equipment and Greenhouse Fittings throughout your plant. All critical buyers specify the Advance, so there must be a reason. The reason is, neat in appearance and strong in design. Entire satisfaction guaranteed. A TRIAL ORDER CONVINCES Write today for our latest catalog and price list. ADVANCE CO., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITT. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at LonlsTille, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building. Mention the American Florist when writing Azniea Pots. Han«rinK Baskets, Lawn Vases. Urns, Btc. Red Pots Refined Clays — SkiUed IJabor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE. OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO.. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing ANTS KILLED WITH "Perco" Ant Exterminator \i lb $0.25 1 lb 80.75 y„ lb 40 51bs 2.75 Barrels (prices on request). F.O.B. Flushing. All Standard Insecticides. M;inuf;icturi'U by PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., Inc., 15 1 A Wasbington St., Flushing, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. lis. LaSalle St., Room 731 , CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "RIVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lengtha up to fiOO feet without seam or joint. Tbe HOSE for the FLORIST - 5i-inch, per ft 19o Reel of 500 ft. 18V,a a Keels, 1000 ft I80 >4-iucb, per ft I60 Beel of 500 ft 15Uc Couplings furnished A without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714-716 Chestnut Street FHIIiADBLPHU, Pi.. Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for ptioei 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when loritinff REED & KELLER, 122 W. SStb St., TiEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our > - Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919, The American Florist. 251 Greenhouses of the Brookline Floral Co., Cleveland, 0. Fuel Saving Pays For Morehead System in One Season LOUIS KOEHL 1311 «ntino StKrt Juno 16tb 1919 Cere P„..^.. «:•» '"„'„'„« « 10-" rr..-"- j;r:;-Sng "°- "- •'•- --a: , s»'ed ty ,„.«ii. Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage. $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belone to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A,'» LOWDHABf. NOTTS, ENGLASD. WIRE FOR TYING UP aarnations, Roses, 'Mums, Tomatoes, Etc. We have just received a car of insulated galvanized wire No. 14 guage which is just the article lor tying up Carnations, Roses, 'Mums and Tomatoes, etc.; the insulation prevents any slipping of cross wires or other ties and also protects the stalk from being cut by wire. Price on small lots, SYs cts. per lb.; price special on orders of 400 lbs. or more. Write U3 your wants today. Midgley S Prentice, Inc. 16 Foster Street Worcester, Mass. 'ILDHST 4 ^^ ^^^ .^jfHJ^I ff^^WPt>r-d^'^ ^- '_ : _ ..:r^ 1.. ilizir::-!!! ■i'l^mtjjSKB^:'"''] 1 ^P^^-*-=*«^J '^ ^/T6 UR N AL."L. !!^ ^^^^^^ni America is "the Praw of the JIbssbI: thsre may be mare comfort Rmidships, but wb ars the Srst ta touch Unknown Seas," Vol. LIU. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 23, 1919. No. 1629 TheMerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Ottioe at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evert Saturday et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .50 a year; Canada. S2.00: I'^urope and Countries in Postal Union, J2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies. 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptious, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann. Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich.. Vice- President; John Young, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hebs. Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, C, August, 1920. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at New York, September 23 25, 1919. Oppicers— Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; John H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitiDn, Chicago, Jiinuary, 1930. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Inrl.. President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. B»UR, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, lud.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptlk. vVest Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N,J., Vice- President; E. A. White. Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit, N. .1.. Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Nest annual convention and exhibition, New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert. Gri-enwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson 2242 \V 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual convention. Hartford and New Il.iven. Conn., August 26-28, 1919. Jacob F. Foster. Chicago, President. AMERICAN GLADIOLUS SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Detroit, Mich., August 19-21, 1919. Okficeks — A. E. KuNDERD, Goshen, Ind., President; A. C. Beal. Ithaca. N. Y., Secretary. THE DETROIT CONVENTION Next Convention, Cleveland, C, 1920. OFFICERS FOR 1920: President, A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Vice-President, F. C. W. BROWN, Cleveland, O. Secretary, JOHN YOUNG, New York. Treasurer, J. J. BESS, Omaha, Neb. Big- Attendance at Splendid Meeting. When, at 2 o'clock Ttiesday after- neon, the curtain went lip on the thirty- fifth annual convention of the Society of American Florists, held in Arcadia auditorium, everything- proceedetl with clock-like regularity. Favored with beautiful weather, the hum and excite- ment of the large ntimber in attendance, and the g-ratifying display of trade ex- hibitors which crowded the building, which is no small structure, to i(;s capac- ity, the unqualified success of every de- tail of the convention was apparent. J. F. Sullivan, president of the Detroit Florists' Club, called the convention to order. The Rev. J. M. Barkicy opened with the invocation, which was more than usually elaborate and was gener- ally commented upon as especially ap- propriate to the occasion'. President Sullivan, in a brief address, introduced Hon. Thomas P. Penniman, city coun- selor, wi-O took occasion to recall the time when Philip Breitmeyer. one of Delroit's best liked men ;\nd most pop- ular llorists, was mayor of the city. Ho referred to the great loss suffered by Mr. Sullivan in the death of his life partner, who was everybody's friend, and a woman of most exemplary char- acter and Christian life, to which Mr. Sullivan feelingly responded. E. Gur- ney Hill, Riclimond, Ind., who followed, also paid a high tribute to Mrs. Sulli- van. He warmly welcomed the Cana- dian brothers from across the line. President J. F. Ammann before deliv- ering his address, invited to the plat- form all past-presidents In attendance at the convention, namely, Wm. F. Gude, Philip Breitmeyer, F. H. Traend- ly. E. G. Hill, F. R. Pierson, George As- mus, Richard Vincent, Jr., Robt. C Kerr nnd Chas. H. Totty. The presi- dent's address was filled with good meat and food for thought and should be carefully read by every member of the society to be fully appreciated. His most important recommendation, pei'- haps, was that the growers' commission men and wholesalers be urged to or- ganize national associations in their re- spective lines to co-operate with the society, and under proper future ar- rangements, mutually satisfactory, have representation on the board of directors in due time. The recommendations in the presi- dent's address were I'efeiTed to a spe- cial committee of three, consisting' of Fred H. Lemon, Paul R. Klingsporn and S. S. Skidelsky, which will report Wednesday moi-ning. The minutes of the executive board as printed were ap- proved, and a special recommendation from the board to increase the salary fif Secretary Young to .?5,000, on ac- count of his greatly increased duties, was unanimously concurred in. Sec- retary Young's report was then read and made part of the minutes, as was also the report of Treasurer J. J. Hess, with accompanying audit from certified accountants. On motion of J. A. Manda, ' the report of Wm. F. Gude, Washing- ton representative, was approved and ordered made of record, similar action being taken as to the report of Mr. Gude as chairman of the committee on Memorial to William R. Smith. In the way of a pleasing diversion from the regular programme, there came as a surprise, a very neat presentation speech from Chas. H. Grakelow, the silver-tongued orator of the City of Brotherly Ijove, in which he told Wm. F. Gude how much his friends all thought of him, and how much they 254 The American Florist, Aug. 93, m^. desired : to;, niani|^st ' tlligj' feeling-, and now (SaA sb in thp shape of, a gold Croi*; de"'Guerre, ornanlented witli dia- monds and properly inscribed. This brilliarrt speech we hope to reproduce in full in a later issue. Mr. Gude re- sponded feelingly. An invitation, ac- companied by tickets of admission, from the management of the Ford automobile plant, was received and accepted with thanks. Announcements of a luncheon to the ladies, and the entertainment of visiting- Eotarian florists by local Ro- tarians, Wednesday i-ioon, -under escort of Vice-President Fetters, were made. The reports of the state vice-presidents were received and ordered printed. The committee on development of American products, F. R. Pierson. chairman, E,. Gurney Hill and Karl P. Baum, sub- mitted its report, which was discussed by Mr. Hill, who maintained the spirit and purpose of Dr. Marlatt and the federal horticultural board had been misunderstoo(^ by many florists and others, and the -ultimate effect would be highly beneficial in developing Amer- ican products, of which he instanced, in particular, at this time California palms, for which he predicted a great future; .Alabama camellias in the Mobile dis- trict, and Tennessee boxwood, as well as numerous varieties of roses devel- oped by Dr. Van Fleet, which would prove highly satisfactory to the grow- ers of this country. The report was adopted as read. The same action was taken as to the report of the commit- tee on school gardens, Benjamin Ham- mond, chairman. No report was pre- sented by the committee on nomencla- ture, but Secretary Young read a let- ter from J. Horace McFarland, Harris- burg, Pa., and this matter was referred to the executive board with power to act. After announcement of the pre.-^i- dent's reception at the Hotel Statler, Tuesday evening, at which all dress suits were to be taboo, the convention adjourned until 9:30 a. m. Wednesday. Wednesday's Proceedings. The convention met pursuant to ad- journment, Wednesday morning. Pres- ident Ammann in the chair. Paul R. Klingsporn and J. J. Beneke -svere appointed sergeants-at-arms to keep ab- solute order, the chair announcing that this session was a strictly business one The first in order was the nomination of officers for the ensuing year. W. P. Gude presented the name of Abraham Lincoln Miller, of Jamaica, Long Island, referring in his nomination spef.ch to the great service Mr. Miller had ren- dered at the time Of the Philadclpliia flower show, in bringing to that city a solid delegation of 250 New Yorkers. He also referred to the fact that last year Mr. Miller had declined to run in deference to a St. Louis man. Chas. H. Totty, in a strong speech, seconded the nomination, and spoke of the gentle- manly contest that Mr. Miller had car- ried on in the race with him at New York. Richard Vincent. Jr.. also sec- onded the nomination of Mr. Miller in ■in able manner, and spoke of his hav- ing brought in more new members tc. the S. A. F. during his (Mr. Vincent's^ .Tdministration as president, than any other man that year. Chas. H. Grako- low added his testimony to the worth and abilities of Mr. Miller, whom lie be- lieved well qualified to lead the van- guard of the S. A. F. for the ensuing- year. \ J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines, Iowa, speaking for the far west, also ."supported the nomination of Mr. Miller, and believed it would be well that tlie president for 1920 come' fron-. the east; Philip Breitmeyer presented the name of J. P. Sullivas;,- of Detroit, Mich., who, he said, had devoted his whole life to the interests of horticul- ture. He believed that the middle west was entitled to the presidency next year, and Mr. Sullivan was, without question, fitted to discharge the duties of president with credit and ability, the peer of any man. The nomination wa.-^ seconded by C. S. McCauley. On mo- tion, the nominations for president were then closed. Chas. J. Graham nominated P. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland, for vice-president, seconded by F. C. Witthahn, and by Philip Breitmeyer. On motion of Mr. Breitmeyer, nominations for vice-pres- ident were then closed. George Asmus nominated for secre- tary, John Young, of New York, whose work in the past he most highly com- mended, seconded by H. G. Berning, and on motion of Irwin Bertermann, nom- inations closed for secretary. Mr. Young thanked his friends for their support and commendation, and promised to continue the good work he had been ac- cused of doing. Philip Breitmeyer nominated J. J. Hess, of Omaha, Neb., for treasurer, and on motion of C. L. Baum, nominations closed. Mr. Hess acknowledged the com- pliment paid him. Chas. H. Grakelow, of Philadelphia, nominated for director, for the term ex- piring 1922, Paul R. Klingsporn, of Chi cago. Albert Pochelon. of Detroit, nom- inated for director, Irwin Bertermann, whom he said he would like to see on the board of directors for life, if that were possible. Chas. H. Totty. remark- ing that a close contest for the oflSoes proved the strength of the organization, nominated Herman P. Knoble, of Cleve- land, for director, seconded by Wallace R. Pierson. On motion of Philip Breit- meyer, nominations for director were closed. The report of the committee on pres- ident's address, Fred H. Lemon, chair- man, was read and adopted by unani- mous vote, and the recommendations concurred in, on motion of R. C. Kerr. Fcobert C. Kerr, chairman of commit- tee on national credits and collections bureau, read his report, and asked that, in view of the fact that credits were naturally the province of the whole- can get along -without his fellows, and salers, and should be in their hands, hip report be accepted and the committee relieved from further service. On mo- tion, it was so ordered. Joseph H, Hill presented the report of the committee on extension of affiliation plan, which on motion, was adopted a'-i read. President Ammann thanked the com- mittee on president's address for their words of commendation of his address, and made a strong speecli on co-opera- tion, and the necessity for both individ- uals and organizations not taking an aloof attitude from their fellows, but lien nil y joining in all movements for trade and commercial betterment. .\ny man who takes the position that he refuses to join beneficial trade organi- zations, because he thinks he is better than they are, is an autocrat, and de- serving of no more respect than the German autocracy that we have so lately overthrown. These remarks were received with approval by the conven- tion. He was followed by R. C. Kerr, who urged .state and sectional organiza- tions should be formed everywhere as feeders to the parent body. F. C. W. Brown delivered a strong and timely address on "Selling Flowers by Telegraph." ■ At tli'e conclusion of the paper, on motion of Chas. H. Grake- low, the convention by rising and ■'.inan- imous vote, with applause, tendered a vote of thanks to Mr. Brown. Regrets and congratulations were read from John H. Dunlop, and from Mrs. R. E. Darbee, whose gift of chrysanthe- mums, asters and gladioli was re- ferred to by Secretary Young, as orna- menting the president's table. Mr. Breitmeyer called attention to the presence of Geo. Wienhoeber, of Chi- cago, who recently became a member of the S, A. P. Mr. Wienhoeber was asked to stand, and was given a round of ap- plause. Mr. Gude announced that R. R. AVhite. of the Skinner Irrigation Com- pany, Troy, O., had donated his exhibit for auction, the proceeds to go to the publicity fund. Proposed amendments to the consti- tution, as set forth on the printed pro- gramme, were now read by Secretary Young seriatim, and each of them -(\as voted on and unanimously adopted, without debate. The recommendation of the executive board, that the sum of $5,000 be appro- priated to the publicity fund, to be used only if needed during the year's cam- paign, was also adopted by unanimous vote. On motion, the convention now adjourned to 2:00 p. m. At the afternoon session, President Ammann in the chair, the first order w as the reading of the report of the com- mittee on publicity, Henry Penn, chair- man. In the absence of Mr. Penn, this Avas read by Secretary Young. On mo- tion, the report was adopted. George Asmus, chairman, presented the report of the publicity finance com- mittee, which was discussed, particular- ly as to the billboard feature, which Philip Breitmeyer said had proved suc- cessful in Detroit. The possibility of I he government interfering with bill- iioards was referred to in the discus- sion, but it was made light of, ami it was stated that there was at least no immediate danger from this source, and in the meantime, no reason to re- fuse to use a good thing. The report was adopted, and also the resolution ac- companying it, that the finance publici- ty committee be abolished, and its du- ties taken over by the publicity com- mittee. W. W^. Gammage told of publicity work in Canada, and predicted a large increase in subscriptions to the fund from the Dominion in the near future. He strongly urged tying up iocal and national publicity work. Secretary Young read the report of the promotion bureau, also the financial report of same as of date July 31, 1919, and on motion, both reports were ac- cepted and made of record. President -Ammann named as judge of election. John G. Esler, and as tell- ers, the following: Walter Pilcher, St. Louis: L. Jules Bourdet, St. Louis: Joseph Kohout, Chicago; Guy W. Fi-ench, Chicago: Edmond Harvey. Philadelphia; R. C. Kerr. Houston; J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines; Joseph -A. Manda. West Orange, N. J. ; E. B. Ham- ilton, London, Ont.; F. G. Heinl. Terve- Ha'ite. Ind.; Chas. Loveridge, Peoria. 111., and A. R. King, Winnipeg. Man. .\s committee on final resolutions, the chair named Messrs. Gammage, h'tiimpp, and Dorne?- 1919. The American Florist. 255 ; Major P. F.-O'Keefe; of Boston, made a strong address on "Publicity," in which he painted a rosy picture of the future of the publicity for flowers move- ment, and maintained that notliin^ con- tributed to the campaign fund for pub- licity should be considered as otherwise- than a highly paying investment, not a gift. In the absence of the author, the paper on "The Opportunity for Retail !Ploral Publicity," by Payne Jennings, was read by H. P. Knoble, of Cleveland, and was received and ordered spread on the minutes. President Ammann highly praised tlie work of Vice-President Fetters for the convention, and everything connected .with it, and referred to his many cour- tesies to visiting florists, explaining that through some unaccountable oversight in printing, his name had been acci- dentally omitted from the printed pro- gramme of the convention. A meeting of the Michigan state as- sociation was announced for immediate- ly after this session. After announce- ment of the boat trip for the evening, an adjournment was taken until 9 :."0 a. m., Thursday. Election of Officers. The Thursday morning session waa taken up with the election of officers. ' -which resulted as follows : For presi- dent, A. L. Miller, 234; J. F. Sullivan, 1S7; vice-president, F. C. "W. Browi;, 379; secretary, John Young, 3S6; treas- urer, J. J. Hess, 31fi. For director, to serve three years, Herman Knoble, of Cleveland, received 273 votes. Paul R. Klingsporn and Irwin Bertermann both received 256 votes for director, au.l agreed to toss a coin to decide, which, luckily for Klingsporn, fell heads up as he called, and he was then declared elected. president Ammann's Address. I cannot find word adequate to ex- press the great pleasure it gives me tc preside at this meeting. I do not con- . sider myself worthy of the high oflice you have conferred upon me, by elect- ing me your president. I feel that the honor should be intended more fo'- St. Louis, the community I repre- sent, than for just the individual. Be that as it may, I sincerely, and from the bottom of my heart, thank the St. Louis Florists' Club for electing me tc this, the most cherished and honorable position in the gift of our beloved so- ciety. My constant prayer and aim has been that I may live up to your expectations, and to the great responsi- bilities of the office. The future only will tell how well this has been done. hence, I beg you to withhold judgment for a little while, and when the curtain finally drops, and this administration goes out, kindly cover our mistakes with the mantle of charity. We are just now in the first stages, so to speak, of the reconstruction peri- od: after one of the greatest wars ever fought. We can only grasp the im- mensity of it when we stop to consider that approximately 50,000,000 men wsi'r mobilized for the great conflict, of which number, 8,000,000 are dead. IS.OOO.iOOO are wounded. 0,000,000 are permanent wrecks, and 7,000,000 were Ijlown to pieces, burried dead or alive, or are prisoners, to be worked ev starved to death. Nine million civilians, women, children and aged, have been murdered, starved, and slain by disease, just because some war lords "dreamed" of world conquest. Colossal and unprecedented as ii was. ncvertlieless strong and courage- A. L. MILLE^R, JAMAICA, N. Y. . rresideiU-Elect Society of American Florists.* ous people can stand it, if only they re- solve that it shall not have been done in vain. Let us. as true Americans, resolve that the 50,000 or more of red blooded Americans who gave up their lives, and made the supreme sacrifice on a foreign field of battle, have not died in vain, and that we, as members of a national body whose charter was given by an act of the congress of the United States, shall unflinchingly do our part in time of peace as we did in time of war, by extending the hand of true Christian fellowship to the bleed- ing nations of Europe, and by honor- ably, and in ah American, business-like Avay, work untiringly to make our own nation better morally, politically and commercially. Above all, let us insist that everyone who w-ishes to claim, and does claim citizenship in this great land, be first of all, an American. Right here, let me quote you from an edito- rial in the New York Times which I consider just as apropos nov,' as dur- ing the war, entitled, "The More E.x;- cellent Way" : "This colossal war is profoundly af- fecting American thought and life. It is safe to say that more men and wom- en are thinking, and thinking serious- ly, than ever before in our history. The days of prosperity are not condu- cive to serious tliought. Life is too easy. Things come without over much effort. At such tinries, we are prone to skim the surface, and miss the depths. A certain light-hearted flippancy seems to go hand in hand with prosperity. That day is gone. Times have changed. The placid depths are broken up. The days in which we live, impose npon us the duty of serious thinking and a deeper sense of gravity. This war has brought home to a good, many men the consciousness that they have some- how missed the path of high endeavor. AVe have been walking in the shadows, instead of breathing the free air of the mountains. But today, men are search- ing for the way to the shining table- lands. To find that path and, when found, to walk in it, they recognize as a duty to themselves and to their coun- try. "This discovery means a radical cha.nge in the general attitude of life. It cannot be accomplished without a new conception of the law of attain- ment. Men are born to achieve. A kindly but , shrewd observer of Ameri- can life recently remarked, that its out- standing characteristic was the passion for attainment. And it is here that the war is teaching the great lesson of life and conduct. Before the war, men valued life in proportion to what they could get out of it. Not what they could give, but what they could get; not liow much thty could put into life, but how much they could extract from it. They laid life under tribute for tlieir own ease, enjoyment and comfort. That man had attaitted most, who got most. The one idea was tc get. and having .£'ot. to keep. There was little 266 The American Florist. Aug. 23, ■^ • • 1 \ - f ^^.-^ ie» » 1 ^i^i^kOiCi S ^ hmt^^ .♦: MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND FRIENDS AT ARCADIA AUDITORIUM, DETROIT, MICH. AUG, 20, 1919. thought of service rendered, less ol sacrifice to be made. The imperious demand on life was to give, give. "We are slowly, but surely, learning that there is a more excellent way. The war has come with its stern de- mand for service aild sacrifice upon the part of every Atiiorican citizen. In its lurid light, we are learning the more excellent way of attainment. It is teaching the old Lent lesson that the man who seeks to save his life loses it, and the man who sacrifices his life, saves it. Who can tell, said an old Greek philosopher, whether to die may not be to live, and to live may not be to die? It was a paradox, but all life is a paradox. The man who values life by what he gets out of it, does not really live. He exists, but existence is not the attainment. It defeats its own ends. The great need of this crit- ical moment, is that men should think of what they can give, not what they can get. The need of the hour is the extinction of selfishness." society's PAST, PRESENT AKD FUTURE. And now friends, for a brief sum- mary of our work of the past, present and future. Thirty-five years ago this society was organized, as our charter reads, "for the development and ad- vancement of floriculture and horticul- ture in all their branches: to increase and diffuse the knowledge thereof, and for kindred purposes in the interest of floriculture and horticulture." Let us see how well we have lived up to the precepts laid down for us by the grand old pioneers of our organization. Statistics speak for the wonderful ad- vancement of both floriculture and horticulture, and I shall not burden you with figures on that, at this time. Knowledge has certainly been spread over this land, creating a> love for the beautiful, through the various mediums of our society. It will not be amiss here to name just a few. The school gardens committee, tmder the splendid guidance of its chairman, Benjamin Hammond, has done and is still doing great work along this line. The Amer- ican Rose Society, with its long list of both amateur and professional mem- bers, is spreading the gospel of, "A rose for every home and a bush for every garden," through the publication of the Rose Annual. Time can only tell the results of this great work. Many more active influences in the past, the national flower shows, con- vention gardens and others, could be mentioned, but suflice to say that this society has truly lived up to the man- date of its charter, in the spreading of knowledge of floriculture and hor- ticulture, from its very beginning. Just now we are in the midst of the greatest campaign of publicity for flori- culture tlie world has ever knowr;. Or- namental horticulture is also coming in for its full share in this grea.f plan. Aside from the paid advertisements, we are getting a lot of valuable in- formation before the public through the promotion bureau, which material is sent out from the secretary's offics at very little cost to the societ.v. Of this you will hear more in detail later from the secretary's report. This is just a citation to show the increase and diffusion of kiiov/ledge of the various branches. KINDRED OEGANIZATIONS. What about the kindred bodies in the interest of floriculture and horti- culture? First of all, we have the Florists' Hail Association, a product of this society, organized 32 years ago, which gives protection to over 1,600 greenhouse establishments, with more than 45,000,000 feet of glass insured. It has paid out, to date, over $465,000 in losses to its members, and has at pres- ent a reserve, fund of over $17,000. Of course, when w-e think of hail insur- ance, we think of J. G. Esler, who has faithfully steered this wonderful by- product along the road of success, from its inception to the present date. Next we have tlie Florists' Telegraph Delivery, of much later origin, but such a wonderful growing medium, that it. too, bids fair to vie with the parent organization in tl-e netu- future, as to numbers in membership. Organized in 1909, it now has a membership of ever 1,100 and has trans'mitted by tele- graph the past year, orders to the amount of approximately $1,000,000. and the worthy secretary, A. Pochelon, informs me this is bound to increase from 30 to 50 per cent annually. This is. without a doubt, the greatest me- dium that floriculture has, through which to spread the gospel of publicity. We cannot think of this young gaint of an organization, without bowing our heads in sorrow for the great loss to tlie trade, and to humanity, of its founder, Ex-president J. A. Valentine. We, too, are ever mindful of the effi- cient secretary of this organization, Mr. Pochelon, who with untiring afforts has really been the bulwark of its great progress. I plead with everj- member of our society to give this wonderful offspring all the support you can, by assisting its officers, and especially the secretary, in putting the retail division of floriculture on a higher plane than ever before, through efficiency and ser- vice. You cannot but help in benefit- ing the entire trade by rendering' un- selfish service to anyone branch there- of. In addition to the above nimed, we have numerous other kindred societies, whose origin can be directly traced to this parent body, such as the Am.erican Carnation Society, the rose society, the chrysantheum, the sweet pea. the peony, .and the gladiolus societies. The latter has its annual exhibition at this meeting, and the beautiful blooms shown here, I am sure, speak for the wonderful progress of this popu- lar summer flower. All of these kin- dred organizations have done a vast amount of good and bid fair to even make much greater progress in the future. TRADE AFFILI.ATIOX. We have covered the past and touched nn the present briefly. Noav let us look into the future just a little. What this society needs to encourage more than any other one thing, for its future success, is closer trade af- filiation. We have the material for making one of the finest retail organ- izations in the world in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. Now we need a national wholesale and com- mission men's organization, and in ad- dition to this, we need a national grow- ers' organization. These three branches of our trade should be thoroughly organ- ized, and through their proper accred- ited representatives liave a place in the executive body of this society. These branches of the trade should not be or- ganized one against the other, as is sometimes the narrow view, but rather for the purpose of better co-operation with one another, for the mutual benefit of all. Tliis can be done, and I predict will be done, in the very near future. 1919. The American Florist. 257 MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND FRIENDS AT ARCADIA AUDITORIUM, DETROIT, MICH., AUG. 2«,11919. I want to briefly call to mind a few topics that even now demand such co- operation. First of all, a credit system is needed for each branch; a standard grading- system for both plants and cut ilowers; a knowledge of the cost of doing business, and cost of production, is necessary for the success of either. We also need more complete statistics of the various branches of our business. I could mention numerous other items that we have immediate need for to more successfully carry on our trade, but I name these few for your earnest consideration. I am glad the retailers have such a good start, and I do hope the other two branches of our trade will get busy at once along similar lines. There need be no fear of so many branch organizations that it might tend to lessen the interest in this, the parent society, for rather the opposite has al- ready been proven. Never since our national body was organized, have we had so many special interests in various branches of our trade, organized, and yet the parent society is growing by leaps and bounds. This is, and always will be the medium through which all others can meet on mutual ground. One of the most important reasons for closer co-operation of our trade branches, I forgot to mention above, is that of labor. We all are no doubt beginning to realize that the matter of labor is to be a very important one in the near future. We should hava standard working hours. It is not fair for one grower, for instance, who has his help on the eight-hour day schedule, to have to compete with others, work- ing men 10 and 12 hours a day. Let us seriously consider this humane side of our profession. Inl the past 29 years, greenhouse labor was the most underpaid and ovem'orked in this country. Had it not been the love for the kind of work, and the lack of com- petition in this line, we could not have held men with the qualifications re- quired, good growers or designers, at wages and hours maintained in the average greenhouse establishments. Let us not wait until we are forced by organized labor and public sentiment to solve this problem. Let us do it now. Growers, wholesalers and retailers, let lis put our men, and ourselves also. if you please, on the standard American, eight-hour day schedule, and let us in reverence to God. and for the love of man, close our shops on Sunday. Do not say it cannot be done, for many instances can be cited, where it is now being done, and very successfully, too. I know of establishments that even have adopted the five and a half week day pi-ogramme, giving their help Sat- urday attemoon off, in addition to the eight-hour day, and Sunday closing. We can do just what we want and under- take to do in this fair land of ours, just so long as we do not trespass upon the rights of others. That is 'the def- inition of our free country, and when all who class themselves as Americans, once get that straight, we will need less police protection, and the counti-y will be even more a "Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave." Oh! let us put humanity first in America, and Ameri- ca first in the world. PROPOSBD AlIENDMENT. A word" on the proposed amendment to our constitution, with reference to representatives on the executive board, from kindred organizations. You will note we have classified the various states. This is done to induce repi-e- sentation and co-operation from the small states, as well as from the large ones. It may be said that the executive board would get too large and unwieldy. I say, it may be said, however, there is little room for such objection. Why, just think what a wonderful organization this would be if we had each of our 4S states represented in our executive body, in addition to the duly elected mem- bers and the other affiliating or- ganization members. We may have as many as 60 or 75. That may be be- yond our fondest dreams, but, at least, let us ti-y for it. You know behind every vision, there must be pep. The best gunner in the world would fail if he did nothing but aim. It takes pow- er, bullets and action; so while I am aiming for one of the most representa- tive executive boards of any national body, you furnish the ammunition, and let us pass that amendment. Let us have -more affiliation. EECO.MMENDATIONS. In placing before you a few sugges- tions, for your consideration. I think the first and foremost is that the an- nual and life membership dues hoth should be substantially increased. This has been recommended by some of my predecessors. We have an amendment before this meeting, to increase the an- ual dues from $3.00 to .$5.00, and the life membership from $25.00 to $50.00, and I hope this amendment will be .idopted by a substantial majority. I also recommend that this body approve the other amendments offered. The ex- ecutive board at its annual meeting, carefully considered these; and unani- mously agreed to submit them for your consideration. I am quite sure all the directors heartily approve each of them. I also suggest that we should, as soon as possible, have another na- tional flower show. With our publicity campaign, now in full swing, this would be a great asset to the work. May I not plead closer co-operatioi'. for all members, with the society in us- mg the dealers' helps, and to tie up lo- cally with this greai publicity move- ment. Take an active part in all or- ganization work. Assist the commit- tees, in carrying on their work by an- swering all correspondence nromptly. Let us be considerate of the other fel- low, who renders service unselfishly. Remember, every on.} who serves on a. committee, .and serves well, makes a .sacrifice. It is what you put in life, that makes it worth while; the more you can do for others, the happier your lot will be, for "it is indeed more blessed to give than to receive." No one who has ever practiced the precept, will deny it. OUR HOME OmcE. In the Johnston building, at 1170 Broadway, .New York, is located our administration office rooms. Here any member of the society finds a ready welcome at all times. The work is growing to such an extent that more help must be constantly added to the office force. Secretary Young is in- deed a very busy man, and the plan to have him devote his entire time to this work has proven one of the best yet undertaken by the society. The pub- lishing of our monthly Journal, the work for the promotion bureau; the handling of the dealers' helps, in addi- tion to the vast amount of correspon- dence, involves much time and hard work, and yet our worthy secretary has found some time in the last trio years 258 The American Florist. Aug. 23, to devote to field work, in the interest of the society and the publicity fund. We hope under a new plan the publicity committee has now adopted, and of which you will hear in its report, our secretary can devote his entire time to office work. Our membership is now about 3,000, and at the rate we have increased this year, which was over 400 annual and 200 life members, it does seem we are now on the road of progress. No doubt the trade at large is waking up to the importance of the S. A. F. as an organ- ization, and is beginning to realize what it really means to be a member of this great society. It also proves, that the work of the various commit- tees, such as the legislative, publicity and others, has not been in vain. Reward always comes to those who work and wait; so with this incentive, let us begin anew to prove the worthi- ness of our great cause. Remember, vio have just made a good start in pub- licity, and, before we adjourn from this meeting, we shall have the great pleas- ure of listening to such men as Major O'Keefe and Payne Jennings, besides the committee chairmen. Henry Penn, I'.ncI George Asmus. Do not miss tills, fellow members. We have set aside the whole afternoon of Wednesday for the discussion of this great work. This society is not only growing in membership, but also in Ideals and thought. We need the considerate ad- vice of all the members present, and we want you to freely enter into all dis- cussions. Just and fair criticism stands for progress. Let us have It here and now. Do not go away a knockei-, but be. a booster. There is an old saying, that a horse never pulls while he is kicking; so do not be like a kicking horse; get hitched up and pull. This S. A. P. wagon is leaded full of good Ideas, and we have a bunch of fine and Willing workers to pull it along the road of success and accomplishment. Let us keep it moving. ! BOUQUETS FOE THE LIVING. Since we are such great advocates tDf bouquets for the living, and I am one, for I predict the time will be when "please omit flowers" will be a sentence | Ainheard of, because fewer flowers will ■be sent to the dead and more to the liv- ing, I want to express my sincere gratitude, and I am sure I voice the fullest appreciation of the other offi- cers and every layman of this socletj', •by giving our heartiest thanks to the men who so faithfully and untiringly have served on committees, under the leadership of such knights of service as W. F. Gude, Henry Penn, George Asmus, Benjamin Hammond and a host of others too numerous to mention. Gentlemen, may your reward be such as we tills day feel has come to the great pioneers who nursed this organ- ization from its infancy, and trained it to full grown childhood, from whence it comes to us, with the admonition for righteousness and fair dealing. We indeed owe a debt of gratitude to the trade press for the many kind favors and the liberal amount of space devoted to our cause, without any com- pensation, so let us net forget them with our paid advertisements and our ■patronage in areneral. To the trade exhibitors at our annual convention, we are in a large measure mdebted for meeting the financial ex- pense of the convention. Let us in turn remember them with our liberal patronage, when In need of anything In their line, and with kindly considera- tion receive their traveling representa- tives when they call upon us :>t our various establishments. We are here In the metropoUs of the great state of Michigan. We love to think of Detroit, because of the won- derful progress she has made in the last decade. But we even more love to think of our great big hearted florist breth- ren here, headed by such leading lights in our profession as Phil Breltmeyer, Albert Pochelon, E. A. Fetters, J. F. Sullivan and many others. Why should we not come and thankfully partake of their hospitality? Yes! we are in- deed glad to meet In Detroit, and thank you for having invited us. F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O. Vice-Presldent-ElectSocielyof American Florists To the paid servants of this society, under the leadership of our amiable .secretary, John Young, and- his very efficient staff worker, J. H. Pepper, I also want to express my hearty thanks. AVe want you to realize that the sal- ary paid you is only for your labor; our good win and appreciation goes for the service you render, and last, but not least, we must pay homage to our worthy treasurer, J. j. Hess, that gallant watch dog of the treasury who is ever prompt in attending to his du- ties. TO THE LADIES. I fear all the good, if any. In this message, would be amiss, were I to omit just a closing word to the ladies. It seems just a very few years, "and here we shall omit dates, in respect to the ladles." since they organized their branch of this great society and what a boon it was. From that day to this, with every added year, the morale of our annual meetings has Improved. The presence of women in our American pubhc life, is being manifested mo'-e and more, and Is, I think, the one great factor that helps to put this nation to the frcnt. especially in the things that make life worth while. We greet yon ladies, and may you always, Ir ' vruir companionship with men, keep them in the straight and narrow paths. In closing, let me quote from an un- known poet, "The Garden of Life" : Beautiful thoughts make beautiful lives. For every word and deed Lies in the thought that prompted It As the flower lies in the seed. Back of each action lay the thought We nourished until it grew Into a work, or into a deed. That marked our life work through. Gracious words and kindly ways Deeds that are high and true; blanderous wbrds and hasty words And deeds we bitterly rue. The garden of life, it beareth well- It will repay our cire. But the blossom must always and ever be Like the seed we're planting there. Secretary Young's Report. It was my pleasure, at the St. Louis convention, to report that in spite of adverse conditions existing for a year or more, our society has made satis- factory progi-ess. Since that time con- ditions have, as we all know, changed very materially, and effort to advance our organization in the trade has in consequence, met with gratifying suc- cess. THE MEMBERSHIP BOLT,. As the Strength of an organization hes mamly In its membership, the so- ciety is to be congratulated upon an mtlux of new members since our- last convention that might be surprising to some. We have taken In altogether. t).3j annual members from August 10 of last year to August 10 of this year, and our list of life members has been increased by 200. The total member- ship, August 1, was 3,025, of which -10 are life members, and 24 pioneer. It IS a matter for regret that quite n number of our members have not paid tlieir annual dues for 1919. Not only does this neglect occasion anxiety but these members prejudice the second Class maihng privilege for our "Jour- nal as we are not allowed to avail ourselves of the low postage rate except to members in good standing. The so- ciety is fortunate in having so large a list ot hfe members, inasmuch as the fees m this class are turned into the permanent fund, for investment, and yield an annual Income Indefinitely. The life memberships for the year total an addition of ,$5,000 or more to this fund. In addition, we have 24 pioneer members, whom the society has ex- empted from the payment of dues Of course, in our membership aggregate, there are some members who are in ar- rears for dues, but in the figures pre- sented, I have included none from whom collections of arrears might be deemed impossible or improbable. Most of the new members were obtained through a systematic and thorough CEunpaign instituted by the secretary's office, and carried on by correspond- ence, and the dissemination of perti- nent literature, among whicli the so- ciety's "Journal." played an important part. A goodly number of applica- tions for membership were turned in by our state vice-presidents and by special representatives appointed to so- licit subscriptions to the publicity cam- paign fund. 1919. The American Florist. 259 The following have sent in one or more names for membership since the last convention : Frank Prledley 7 Florists' Telegraph Delivery 81 H. E. Bates 1 Geo. Baldwin 2 Geo. Aamus 2 Geo. Hart 1 P. W. Popp 1 A. L. Miller 4 E. C. Pruner 1 Florists' Review 2 P. B. Bigby 1 E. J. Fancourt 1 S. Knudsen 1 B. Juerjens 1 A. J. Zech 2 Paul R Klingsporn 16 Ed. . Williams 4 Jobn Berger 1 A. P. King... 1 John C, Lindbloom 1 R. J. Irwin 1 E. W. Pelrce 1 J. D, Pulmer 3 Donald McLeod 1 E. A. Fetters 12 H. W. Sheppard 2 Emil Buettuer i 1 L. J. Renter 14 Allan Pelrce 3 F. B. Abrama 1 W. P. Ekas 8 S. Murray ^ G. W. French 1 M. A. Vinson 20 H. W. F. Goetz 2 Robert Neweomb 1 J. G. Esler ■ 1 las. Mclaughlin 1 C. B. Weathered 1 R. Klf t ~ F. Lembke , ^ A. H. Nehrling « A. M. Herr J Ph. F. Kessler ^ Chas. A. Traendly 1 Eugene Dramm 1 H. F. Krueger ^ W. H. Kuehlcr i E. L. Matthewson 1 Nle Zweif el - Geo. Doemling ^ Michigan Cut Flower Co i THE JOURNAL. The Journal of the Society of Ameri- can Florists, which your secretai-y was, at the last convention, directed to pub- lish, has now run through six numbers, and has proved to be of great service in the society's work. Not only is it a medium of communication between the executive board and our members, but much matter that would ordinarily entail special printing and distribution is published in its pages, and attracts far greater attention in consequence. It is also of great service in the mis- sionary work necessary in the interests of the society, and serves to keep mem- bers in touch with the various details of the society's work. It has been a great aid to our publicity campaign, to which large space i.<5 devoted each month. The secretary's office has re- ceived many inquiries in regard to the possibility of placing advertisements in the publication. It will be remembered that when the Journal was decided upon, it was expressly stipulated that no advertising was to be accepted. In our application for registration at the post office for second-class mailing privileges, it was necessary to declare that its columns were public, to the extent that anyone could place an ad- vertisement therein. Without a doubt, as a medium for trade announcements, the Journal is a publication of high character, but any change of policy in this direction necessarily requires ac- tion from the society in convention. The cost of printing and mailing the Journal per month, for an ordinary issue, confined mainly to our member- ship is not more than $200 on the average, the actual cost of printing .3,500 copies of a .32 page issue being- only $]82. The printing of the last volume of proceeding.s covering the 1917 convention in New York, alone ooBt .$1,199.75, with a smaller distribu- tion than usual. The 1916 proceedings, a .smallfr volume, and with printing expense lower, cost, with mailing and postage, $1,579.98. Had we issued a .similar volume for 1918, the printing cost, owing to conditions in the paper and printing trade which then existed, and practically still exist, necessarily would have been, approximately, nearly one-third more. All this expense has been avoided by publishing the pro- ceedings of the last convention in the Journal. In addition, we have saved the cost of printing the minutes of the executive board's meeting', which last year cost $89.75, and additional for mailing, and our official programme for the convention, which last year cost, with mailing, $158.00. The cost of the Journal for a year, including mailing, editorial services, and other expenses, is approximately $3,000. On one or two occasions, we have been obliged F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Deyelopment of American Prcduoti Committee to run a tew pages extra, mainly to expedite publication of the proceedings of the last convention, which were pub- lished in serial form and completed in four numbers. We have also, at times, increased the number of copies printed, using the excess in our missionary work, and with gratifying success. In addition, the Journal has saved us much in the way of printing costs, as all our announcements, etc., are printed in copies current, and thus distributed among our members practically with- out cost for mailing and postage. An instance of savings effected is found in the copies distributed at this con- vention containing the minutes of the executive board meeting ind the of- ficial programme, at a cost of about $24.00, against the cost of separate printing and distribution of these which would have to be estimated at not lower than $300. As I have pointed out, there is no advertising income from the columns of the Journal, but it might be mentioned that inasmuch as the post office department does not concede to us second class postal rates on copies of the Journal to life mem- bers, we have been obliged to set a minimum subscription rate of .50 cents per year, and bill such members ac- cordingly, our form of billing having to be passed upon by the postal au- thorities. I iim pleased to state that many of our life members have cheer- fully made remittance of this small amount, some covering a period of years, and those who have not yet done so have neglected through carelessness. With 710 life members our income from this source should be $355, which may be deducted from the annual cost of the publication. Taken all in all, our Journal is a good investment, and reaily indispensable. THE WORK OF A YEAR. Chief among the work of your ad- ministration office since our last con- vention, has, of course, been that at- taching to the publicity campaign, and which will be detailed in the report to be made at a later session, cover- ing our promotion bureau. Of the other work, much has been accomplished by our committees, all of whom will make separate reports. X might, however, mention the work covering our opposi- tion to Quarantine Order No, 37. Several meetings were' held at our headquarters, attended by members of our tariff and legislative committee, and representatives of outside interests, and your secretary with a large dele- gation, attended a special hearing be- fore the federal horticultural board in Washington, at which the case of the florists was fully argued. Subse- quently at other meetings a lengthy brief was prepared for presentation to the secretary of agriculture, and by appointment your secretary, again, with the delegation, appeared before Sec- retary Houston to present it. That very little in the way of modifica- tions in the quarantine order resulted is a matter for report, but it is doubt- ful whether the case of the florists could have been more intelligently cited. It may be that Dr. Marlatt, chairman of the federal horticultural board, and whom we expect to address us at Thursday's session of the con- vention will deal with this subject from the board's standpoint. OtTB ADMINISTRATION OFFICES, The wisdom of our executive board in establishing office quarters in New York was amply exemplified during the year just closed. The growth of the society has necessitated a great deal of detail work requiring ample room for its performance. Already, the space available is taxed to the utmost. Very many of our members have found their society's office very convenient, as furnishing a place for the transaction of business and receiving mail, as well as a communicating point, while visit- ing New York, It has been used to a great advantage for meeting purposes, affiliated and auxiliary societies also sharing in the convenience, PLANT REGISTRATIONS. Since the last convention the follow- ing new plants have been registered : Roses — Premier, Victor, Golden Rule and Madame Butterfly, by the E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind., September 3, 1918. Pyrethrums — Rutherford, President Wilson, Sylvia, Pink Beauty, Rosy Morn, Cactus, Dainty Favorite, Colum- bia, Delight, Rose Pearl and Purity, by Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., September 3, 1918. Asparagus Fletcheri — A seeding of A. Sprengeri, by F. W. Fletcher, Au- burndale, Mass., and Orlando, Fla.. Oc- tober 25, 1918, Box Barberry — Seedling of Berberls Thunbergii, by the Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmniit Nnrserie.s. Inc.. New 260 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Haven and "Woodmont, Conn., Novem- ber 18, 1918. Geranium General Pershing-, by A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn., De- cember 30, 1918. Privet Ibolium, by the Elm City Nursery Co.. Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven. Conn., May 24. 1919. XBCBOLOGT. We have lost throug-h death : Henry F. Miehell, 2ncl, (Life) Philadelphia, Pa. (Accidentally drowned while with the A. B. P.) Aiiril 7.1917 E. E. Stone. Dicltinson, Tfx. I Killed in action with the Canadian forces. ) Date unknown. 17. A. Seidewitz. Baltimore. Md Aug. 24. 1918 .Tohn White, Springfield. Mass .\ug. 26. 1918 Wm. F. Dreer (Life), Philadelphia. S-ept. 8, 1918 Thos. J. Gibson. Newport, R. I Oct. 6,1918 Chas. G. RoeWina, Trenton. X. .T..Oct. S, 1918 Theo. Shoher, Wyncote. Pa Oct. 7.1918 Chas. Brown, Canton. O Oct. 3.1918 Seth Miller. Dallas. Tex Oct. 10, 1918 James Campus, Rochester. X. Y. .. .Oct. 1.3. 1918 Mrs. H. B. Hazeltine. Alhaiiv. X. Y.Oct. 17. 1918 Ralph M, Ward (Life), .New Voik.Ocf. 19. 1918 'Dominick Rusconi, Cinciunali. O. . .Oct. 13. 1918 Paul Campus, Rochester, N. Y Oct. 17. 1918 John Henry Small, Washington .. .Dec. 2, 1918 Wm. H. Coldwell, Newburg. N. y..Dec. 2S. 1918 Wm. H. Amling, Maywood, III Jan. 4, 1919 T. McAllister, Chicago .Tan. 11, 1919 Conrad Franenfelder, Chicago Jan. 19. 1919 .Tohn H. Dillon, Boston, Mass Jan. 19. 1919 Mack Richmond, Woodbrook. Md. . .Jan. 23, 1919 W. J. Meldrum, Sacramento, Calif. .Dec. 27. 1918 Wm. J. Stewart (Life), Boston.. Feb. 23, 1919 Chris. Lund, Wausaw, Mich Feb. 21. 1919 Prank A. Friedley. E. Cleveland, O.Mar 10. 1919 W. H, Amllng, Maywood, 111 .Tiin. 4,1919 Charles C. Hill, Govanstown. Md.. Died of pneumonia while with the American forces in France. George Anderson, Philadelphia, Pa. July 111. 1910 Arnold Ringier, Chicago July 2i5. 1919 Frank McCabe, Chicago July 29, 1919 K'ohert Montgomery, Natick. Mass. Aug. 5. 1919 Wra. Marche, Washington, D. C. .Aug., 1919 THE TRADE EXHIBnTOJT. Better evidence that business in the florist trade is on a pre-war footing, could hardly be presented than is con- tained in our trade exhibition of this year. This exhibition has been given an unusual amotmt of publicity in the trade papers, in the society's Journal, and in a series of about 16,000 foi-m letters which have .been mailed over the entire mailing list compiled for the use of our publicity campaign, all with a view of swelling the attendance at this convention, and, inviting interest in the society's work. WAR EaTEROENCY CONGRESS. The United States Chamber of Commerce last November invited our society to have a committee present at a congress of war service committees representing American industries, to be held at Atlantic City, N. J., December M-6._ such committee to represent the florist industry and take part in the proceedings of the congress. President Totty appointed himself, with W. F. Gude, chairman of our tariff and legis- lative committee, your secretary, and George Asmus of Chicago, as such com- mittee, and all were in attendance throughout the congress. The commit- tee was admitted to the congi'ess under credentials which relegated it vot- ing power in Group No. 32, and in ac- cordance with the programme, thev took part in the discussion of the dif- ferent phases of the problem of re- construction as they affected the flor- ists' trade. The committee for its sec- tion, presented the following resolu- tion, which was carried : "The committee representing the So- ciety of American Florists and the al- lied trades, an organization working under .i .barter passed by congress and signed by the late President McKinley, do herebj' submit the following: "Resolved, that we recommend the continuance of the war industries Ijoard for a limited period. We further rec- ommend the creation of a central com- mittee composed of representatives of the major business interests of the country to taJke up the work of the war industries during the period of re- adjustment; also that official recogni- tion shall be given the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, as this body would be of valuable assistance in economic liquidation of leftover war properties; further, the florist indus- tries ask that all restrictions that have been imposed on them as war measures be removed, such as fuel restriction, and the importation and exportation of its products. These recommenda- tions are of vital importance to the florist industry." George Asmus, Chicago. Chairman National Flower Show Coramiltee. The florist trade generally was rep- resented fully and solely by the com- mittee, the Society of American Flor- ists being recognized as a trade or- ganization exerting influence in its principal field. The attendance at the congress was very large, including nearly 5,000 delegates, representing practically every industry. The pre- vailing idea of the congress was that Industry should be allowed in great part to settle the various problems of reconstruction outlined in the congress without restrictions by the national congress which might be derogatory to inevitable reconstruction. Treasurer's Report. I'reasurer J. J. Hess presented his re- port as follows for the vear ending July 31, 1919: Balance on hand December 31, 1918,.$ 7,696.08 Receipts Gen. Fund , 12.951,58 Interest 826.17 -Nafl PuWi.-ity Campaign. 37,369.12 $58,842.95 Disbursements, Geiieral Fund $9,381.6.". Nat'I Publicity Campaign.. 38.82S.97 48,210,60 Balance July 31. 1919. . ..$10,632.35 r.alance Permanent Fund. December 31. 1918 $28,612.22 Balance, as above. Gen. Fund lo!6,".2!3.^ Grand ti>fal, l.al.iiiie cm li.mrt .W!i.244..''i7 President's Reception. The social event of the first day was the reception of President Ammann, assisted by other officers of the society and their ladies. This was held in the ballroom of the Hotel Statler, and was largely attended. The decorations were lavish and beautiful, the main setting being a large, red sun of prosperity, ris- ing from which was the inscription. "Say it with Flowers," large rays reach- ing the ceiling, and between which were the letters, S. A. F. O. H. There were large palms in all corners, and on tall pedestals were baskets of large fronds of the California fern, Woodwardia. made to imitate tree ferns. Large vases of gladioli added color. It was a very handsome effect. The reception party stood in front of the main decoration, those in the receiving line being Presi- dent and Mrs. Ammann, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Breitmeyer, Benjamin Ham- mond. J. G. Esler, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Heir. J. F. Sullivan, George Asmus, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Traendly, R. C. Kerr, Mr, and Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, ■R^. F. Gude, Mi.ss Gude and E. Gurney Hill. There was dancing after the reception aiul light refreshments were served. Committee on President's Address. Your committee on recommendations on president's address wishes before making any specific suggestions in re- gard to the same, to highly commend its general tone and character, and compeihensive and far-reaching nature. Taken, all in all, your committee must pronounce it one of the best and most thoughtful addresses ever delivered bv any president to the Society of Amer- ican Florists, and this is said with prejudice to none of the past-presi- dents, many, if not all of whom, have been men of marked ability and fore- sight. We especially approve of the recom- mendations of the president with refer- ence to closer trade affiliation. He strongly urges the need of growers', commission men's and wholesalers' national organizations, and believes that these three branches of our trade should be thoroughly organized, and through their properly accredited rep- resentatives, should have a place in the executive body of this society. He further says : "These branches of the trade should not be organized one against the other, as is sometimes the narrow view, but rather for the pur- pose of co-operation with one another for the mutual benefit of all. Tliis can be done, and will be done, in the very near future. I predict." We heartily concur in this recom- mendation. This is an age of co-oper- ation, and of the elimination of un- necessary competition in all lines of human endeavor. Wo believe that this recommendation of the president's will be found to be entirely practical, and that it will bring forth fruit in the greatest abundance. In order to carry it into effect, and reduce it to positive working form we recommend that a committee of three be appointed by the president of this society to look after and to suggest to leading men in the various affiliated trades, the advisabili- ty of taking hold of this suggestion and organizing in each line so that tlieir national organizations would be pre- pared to co-operate with the S. A. F. along any needed line of effort, and to eventually, so soon as the matter can be mutally satisfactorily arranged, have a representation on the affiliated membership of the S. A. F. executive board. 1919. The American Florist. 261 The president's reooinmemlation in regard to Sunday closing is one tliat appeals to every moral and religions sentiment, and if adopted, will increasf the efficiency of our help, who will, as well as ourselves, be given a needed rest on the Sabbath Day. We would like to see this recommendation unani- mously concurred in by this conven- tion, and we urge that snch immediate action be taken. We concur in the recommendation of the president in regard to staging another national flower show as soon as possible. We also heartily approve the recom- anendation of the president with re- gard to the closer co-operation of all members in the use of dealers' helps and tying up locally with the great publicity campaign. Your committee thinks it not outside of its province to also commend the work of the secre- tary's office in furtherance of this mat- ter ,and we know that any suggestions from any quarter tending to enlarge or improve the efforts now being made, will always he welcome at our head- quarters. In closing, we recommend that every member of this society read every word of President Ammann's address at their first opportunity, and digest it thor- oughly. As we stated in the beginning of this report, it is a most far-reaching and well-considered official document. and is worthy of your careful study. Fred H. Lemon, Chairman. Paul R. Klingsporn. S. S. Skidelskt. Tariff and Legislative Committee. The past year was one of the most eventful of our organization, I might say, in the history of the florists of North America. Numerous regulations, bearing on the florist business in many ■ways, were promulgated and sent out by the federal horticultural board, mak- ing it almost impossible to import any- thing in the florist or nursery line from foreign countries. . The coal situation, during the first three months of our fiscal year, was very serious, largely owing to the con- flicting errors occurring between th< national fuel administration and the local fuel administrators. All of this trouble, with the exception of a fe« isolated cases, was happily ended No- vember 11, upon the signing of the armistice. SHIPPING. The embargo on shipping, caused hy the concentration of vessels on the -At- lantic ocean, to transport soldiers and ammunition, made it very difficult to receive imports from anywhere. This condition was also very much relieved when the armistice was signed. PLANT REGULATION NO. 37. The most important work before your committee during the past 12 month.'-, (possibly the most important in the history of our society), has been in connection with the plant import pro- hibition, known as Regvilation No. 37, of the federal horticultural board. Tour committee made every effort to secure the rescinding of this measure, and the substitution In its place of reg- ulations which would do justice to, and not unnecessarily interfere with, tlie horticultural interests of the counti-y. and which would, by correct methods ol Inspection, properly and within reason, safeguard the country against an in- vasion of foreign pe.sts and disease.^. However, we wero Hnsiiccessfni in bringing about these results, and the new regulations have been in force since June 1. Members of your committee attended the public meeting which was called by the federal horticultural board, at Washington. D. C, October IS, and pre- sented concrete facts .and figures, show- ing not only the interests involved, but also the impossibility of commercially producing certain lines of plants and bulbs in this country, in wliich not only the entire liorticultnral trade is com- mercially interested, but which are de- manded by the public, and which by the greatest stretch of imagination on the part of the scientific members of the federal horticultural l5oard, could not bo c^mstrued as being any greater mena.ce in carrying pests, than h\in- dreds of other nonrhorticultural sub- Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C. Washington Representative. jects. which are not only permitted en- try, but which come in, even without inspection. However, it was evident to everyone present at this meeting, from the intro- ductory remarks made by the chairman of the federal horticultural board, that our efforts would be in vain; that the board was plainly committed to prac- tically complete prohibition, wliich was substantiated by Regulation No. 37 be- ing promulgated, and officially signed by the secretary of agriculture, Novem- ber 18. Your committee's next move was to secure an interview with the secretary of agriculture, and with tiiis in mind, prepared a brief, setting forth its objections to the ruling. This brief, be- fore 'leing offered to the secretary, was first presented to the executive commit- tee of your society, in session at De- troit, January 31, 1919, where it re- ceived iinanimous approval and signa- tures of all the members of your execu- tive committee. Armed with this docu- ment, we were prepared to meet the secretary, and planned accordingly, and February 5, received a hurried call to come to Washington the following morning, presumably to meet the secre- tary of agriculture, but were Instead presented to the federal horticultural board, with whom we had a session lasting five hours. We were told that the board held out certain inducements. They were not such that your commit- tee could accept. After this second meeting with the federa.l horticultural board yonr committC'e finally, through the efforts of Senator Calder, of New York, and Congressman Bacharach, of New Jersey, were presented by Mr. Bacharlach to Secretary Houston, March 1. At this meeting. the>- also had the support of the legislative com- mittee of the American Association of Nursei-ymen. Each committee pre- sented its brief to the secretary, who courteously listened to our arguments, and promised to give the presentations made in these briefs due consideration. On March 28, Secretary Houston ren- dered his decision, in which he sup- ported the regulation of the federal horticultural board, and on the strength of which, Quarantine No. 37, with few minor questionable amendments, is now in force. Your committee feels that its work in connection with tliis regulation has not been completed, but before taking further action, requests further in- structions from this society as a body. If it is your desire that your committee shall make further efforts to secure sat- isfactory adjustment of said ruling, a vote to that effect of the society assem- bled in convention, will greatly streng- then its position, if it should find it necessary to appear before a congres- sional committee or any other legal body. Your committee, furthermore, re- quests that if it is your desire that it continue its efforts to secure changes in this regulation, that it be empowered to employ legal advice, if it finds it neces- sary or expedient to do so in the course of its proceedings. Your committee takes this opportun- ity to express its appreciation to many in the trade who rendered valuable as- sistance. Wji. F. Gude, Chairman. James McHutchison. Wm. H Siebrecht, Jr. j. d. eisele. Heber J. Ware. Leonard H. Vaughan. f. r. piersos. National Flower Show Committee Report. My report to the convention will con- sist in a brief summary of the situation pertaining to the future shows as it appears to the experienced members of our committee. First, it is perhaps well to explain to the convention what the committee finds are the necessary principal ad- juncts to make a successful exhibition, that is, in keeping with what would be expected of a show Ihat stands for all that the society represents, which means the last word in floriculture. There is no question of doubt in the committee's mind, that as far as the prosperity of the country is concerned, and this has to be taken in considera- tion because of the necessary gate re- ceipts that help so materially to finance the project, that conditions like the present are ideal. There are several cities tliat are desirous of securing this exhibition, some of which have, or will in the course of time, erect buildings suitable for our purpose. Your com- mittee feels that almost any city in- the Union, with a population of 600,000 or more people, is capable of supporting our exhibition. The complexing question before our committee is the one pertaininir \>^ exhibits. I have been in touch witli the largest growing esta.blishmcnts in the United States, also with n number 262 The American Florist. Aug. of people, who have been exhibitors at the past national shows, and who we could depend on for support, and I find that there is a very great shortage of large size plants that go to make up our exhibitions. Then, too, the extreme scarcity the last 12 months of plants of all descriptions, and the prices obtained for this stock, has led the committee to believe that it would be very dif- ficult to stage our exhibition until these conditions change. There are some large growers who told me that the passing of the quarantine act, prohib- iting- imports of a great number of plants that were grown for the past ex- hibitions, would alsc be a factor we, must consider in the future. Your committee feels that it v.rould be but a ma.tter of a year or two, when we will be better able to know what effect the quarantine act will have on our exhibi- tion. Then, too, another of our strong- supports in the past exhibitions, has been the co-operation received from the private gardeners, who, having in charge the large private conservatories in connection with large estates, were producers of not only many of our novelties, but well grown plants of all kinds. The war caused the closing of a greater portion of these private con- servatories as a fuel-saving measure. These conservatories are being re- stocked, but in most instances it will be some time before we can depend upon their exhibits. It is true that the features of the past few big exhibitions have not been so much the wonderful specimen plants, as the splendid garden effects, not only roses, but of bulbous plants. These, with the rock gardens, and the excellent exhibitions made by the or- chid growers, have been some of the important features. We still can do all of these nicely, and perhaps we will very soon learn to adjust our- selves to the absence of plants, such as the azaleas, etc., except those here now, or which can be grown in this eoimtry. Until cur committee can safely rely on the growing Interests of this country in supporting the exhibition as it has in the past, we cannot in any degree of confidence start the wheels that are necessary for the launching of one of these magnificent undertakings, which mean so much for the benefit of the trade. It would be an ideal time when we are rocking the country from coast to coast with oiu- wonderful publcity campaig-n, "Say it with Flowers," to have this exhibition blossom out in connection with it every two years in one of our leading cities of this coun- try. It is too bad to waste this won- derful opportunity that could be gained by this additional publicity. In making the above statement I am quoting to you the opinions as expressed to me by the various mem- bers of the national flower show com- mittee at my solicitation. Therefore It IS very important that this conven- tion go into discussion, so that the committee may be somewhat enlight- ened from the suggestions that will come from the foremost men who are present. Your chairman believes that the spimg of 1921 would be the ideal time tor the staging of the next national nower show. George Asmus, Chairftian. A. Fabenwald. w. h. duckham. Patbick Welch Thomas Roland. Herman p. Knobie. Development of American Products. The year just passed has been a try- ing one to the florist, who htis had to face a period of readjustment unparal- leled in the history of the business. Bj^ reason of the war, and the necessary fuel restriction to a 50 per cent basis, production was cut in half, and it has not been an opportune time to consider the development of American products. Rather has it been a question of how to meet existing conditions, with only half the amount of fuel that we had previously, and with a very difficult labor situation confronting us. Then came the revolutionary action of the federal horticultural board, placing an embargo upon the importation of the great bulk of horticultural products. This drastic action on the part of the Henry Penn, Boston, Mass. Chairman Publicity Committee. board has made the question of the de- velopment of American products prob- ably the most important one for the florist today. Deprived, as we are, cf many impor- tant plants which we have heretofore imported in large quantities, and which we have depended upon Europe to sup- ply — such plants as orchids, azaleas, rhododendrons, spireas, bay trees, palms, boxwood, etc. — we are now compelled to rely upon our own re- sources, and. for the present at least, it will tax our ingenuity to produce sub- stitutes for these plants. To a certain extent, we have already been obliged to anticipate the curtailment of the plants, which we have been accus- tomed to use, and which we have de- pended upon Europe to supply, by the substitution of other plants. By reason of the restriction on importations oc- casioned by the difiiculty of importing plants under war conditions, we have liegun to use increasing quantities of plants like cyclamens, begonias, primu- las, cinerarias, calceolarias, and schiz- anthus. and many other plants will be found that will take the place of those upon which we have depended, and which are now unobtainable. There is no doubt but that in this great country of ours, with its diversi- fied climate and soil, we shall be able in time to gi-ow many of the plants tliat vo hnve impc.iteil from Europe, just as successfully as they have been grown in that cotmtry, with the excep- tion of orchids, our main supply of which is obtained from the tropics, where they are collected from their natural habitat. Callas, frcesias. amaryllis, hydran- geas, gladioli, tuberoses, and other im- portant plants are already being grown in this country in s'afBcient quantities to meet the demand, and, no doubt. In time, many other plants will be grown just as successfully. Both in California and in the east, great quantities of roses are already grown. Palms, arau- carias, azaleas, and rhododendrons also will be produced here in time, but it will require a good many years to pro- duce them in sufficient quantities to meet the demand, and it will require years and years to produce bay trees in the sizes that we are accustomed to handle. We understand that Ficus elastica is being grown extensively in the vicinity of New Ox-leans, both in the usual trade sizes and in large stand- ards, which in time, will to some ex- tent replace bay trees. California, with its wonderful and diversified climate, offers great natural advantages for the culture of many more plants than it has already been producing. Xorth Carolina has long been known for the successful produc- tion of tuberoses, and, no doubt, other sections of our country will be found to offer advantages for the culture of some paiticular plant or plants. Everything- now depends upon the re- sourcefulness of the American grower to meet the present demand for the development of American products. The field is large and the need is great, and "in the multitude of counsellors there is safety." Surely, this is one of the most important and vital subjects that we have confronting us at the present time, and an interchange of views at this time will be welcomed by your committee. F. R. PiBESON. Chairman, E. G. Hill, Karl p. Baum. Report of Promotion Bureau, The report of the promotion bureau presented at the meeting of the execu- tive board last January, related almost entirely to finances. Since our last convention, the work of the promotion bureau has been carried on with great vigor. At a joint meeting of the publicity commit- tee and publicity finance committee held in Cleveland, January 30. it was decided to aim for a fund of $100,000, instead of .$.50,000. the mark set for 1918. The committees were unani- mously of the opinion that the larger sum would be forthcoming, and the work of collecting same was left to your bureau. At a meeting of the executive board next day in Detroit, at which the committees were present, reports were made by the chairmen of the committees, as set out in the issue of our Journal for March, copies of which h.Tve been distributed at this convention. So enthusiastic were the members of the committees and the board at this meeting, that among them the sum of $2,065 was subscribed to the campaign fund, much of it in addition to amounts previously subscribed by some. Your bureau immediately set to work in an endeavor to raise the larger fund. Large numbers of letters in various forms were sent out, followed by others calculated to sustain any interest ex- cited by the first, and appealing to 'Sji/ 1919. The American Florist. 263 the better instincts of the prospective subscribers. About 80 articles, con- taining argument and appeals for sub- scriptions, have since the opening of the campaign, been sent to the trade papers, each publishing one every week, together with a list of new sub- scriptions reported. This assistance on the part of the trade press is grate- fully appreciated by your bureau, and by your committees. It might also be here mentioned that the same papers published recently our entire subscrip- tion list, at actual cost of type com- position and paper stocli required, thus giving us the benefit of the combined circulation of the four papers at small cost. To show how the fund was being used, a broadside was sent out over a mailing list of approximately 13.000 florists, instancing one transaction, necessitating the outlay of about $5,000, which resulted in the display of our slogan before 20,000,000 of people; or it could, perhaps, be safely asserted 100,000,000 people, as it is generally conceded that there are five readers to every copy of a national magazine — - at a proportionate cost of $50 per mil- lion, a wonderfully small cost. The broadside also described and illustrated the various newspaper electrotypes, glass signs, decalcomania signs, lantern slides, and stickers supplied by the bureau and intended to publicly con- nect any user with the campaign pub- licity, with the result that much of this material passed into the hands of florists, where they served the purpose not only of individual publicity, but provided that much more publicity for our slogan. Your bureau has kept careful record of florists using newspaper columns for their announcements, and has repeat- edly urged that they incorporate the slogan, "Say it with Flowers," in all their advertisements, preferably using the same script form adopted for thf campaign. The reason for this is that the slogaui in uniform character is more easily impressed upon the public mind, and is in every way more forc- ible through familiarity. The demand for lantern slides has been very marked so far through the year. The first series of slides has been supplemented, in response to re- quests from many Users, by a .second series, and many florists have both. The amount of publicity secured through a constant use of these slides in moving picture houses is too im- mense to be even guessed. Everybody goes to the "movies" nowadays, and the slides, when projected, compel at- tention. While there has been a fair demand for our line of slogan "stickers," the trade has not used them as generally as might be expected. Their use on boxes, stationery, and in many other ways, affords cheap publicity to our slogan. It has been argued that the people who see it in this form are al- ready customers, but are they not or- dinarily as much in need of a re- minder as anyone else? The more they see of the slogan, the better customers they are likely to become. The distribution of glass signs bear- ing onr slogan for window or wall use, has been large. Since the beginning of the campaign, the bureau has supplied 1,100 of these signs, and they are on display In as many establishments throughout the country. In addition, the bureau has disposed of about 650 Bets of decalcomania transfer signs. which are affixed to windows and door panels and display the slogan to ad- vantage. Florists who have not furn- ished themselves with one or the other of these signs, are missing an oppor- tunity to spread the influence of the slogan, and at the same time connect their establishments with the inaga- zine advertising. The value of such a connection is evidenced by the hundreds of congratulatory letters received from members of the craft who have used our service aids to link up with the campaign. That the wisdom of this course is based upon common sense, need hardly be pointed out. There is not one person present at this conven- tion, but who has been impressed with some slogan in trade use applying to a particular commodity, the name of which is readily suggested when the need for it arises. It is just so with Benjamin Hammond, Beacon, N. Y. Ctialrman School Gardens Coramittee. the slogan, "Say it with Flowers." Its suggestive powers are exercised whenever it is seen. How many thou- sands of men, can we suppose, through seeing that slogan in the florists' shops, in the magazines, in local newspapers, on wagons, or elsewhere, are reminded of a birthday anniversary of wife, daughter, or dear friend. Men are many times more forgetful in this re- spect than women, and appreciate a reminder, which is not at all manda- tory. While the number of signs sup- plied has been fairly large, it should have been many times larger. The cost of a sign is small, and its acquisi- tion easy. When displayed properly, it is at work continually, suggesting the use of your products to every beholder. The display of even a thousand more signs would mean, at the very lowest estimate, a thousand more sales daily, three hundred thousand mere sales yearly. Is it any wonder that our slogan has been valued by advertising experts as worth to our crnft a million dollars or more? The use of signs need not be confined to shops. We know of many growers who have procured sigrns for display at points adjacent to public roads passing their establishments. One grower in the vicinity of New York, on a road traveled by hundreds of auto- mobiles daily, has a sign on each gate post at his entries. While upon this subject, it may be stated that the bureau lias noticed, with regret, that some in the trade have, in use, dis- torted the slogan by injecting a pro- prietary name, such, for instance, as "Say it with Green's Flowers." This is unnecessary, and inadvisable, and it has a tendency to cheapen, even de- stroy the sentiment carried in the mes- sage of the original slogan. The slogan, we find, works in a multitude of ways, and there is abso- lutely no occasion when the suggestion it carries is not in place. As an in- stance : Last month, in a middle west- ern town, a committee representing an industrial community, which had raised a war chest on the plan followed by many such committees in different parts of the country, finding in the chest a goodly sized money balance for which there was no real further use, the war having ended, determined to return it, pro rata, to the contributors. The contributors, in grateful apprecia- tion of the committee's action, felt that they should present the committee with visible evidence of their appreciation, but experienced difficulty in deciding what form it should take. In the di- lemma, a contributor suggested "Say it with Flowers." The suggestion was unanimously approved, and a beautiful floral "square," six feet by four and one-half feet, was the presentation piece, conveying the sentiment that the committee was "on the square." Who shall say that the slogan did not work in this case? While a goodly number of florists have taken advantage of the bureau's electrotype service, there are very many others who might do so, with ad- vantage to themselves and the cam- paign. The electrotypes supplied fea- ture individual advertisements appear- ing in the magazines so closely that when used in local newspapers the sim- ilarity is quite apparent to a reader, who is very likely, if he has been im- pressed by the magazine announce- ment, to patronize the florist whose name appears in connection with the newspaper reproduction. This is an important service, and can be profita- bly used by anyone seeking to draw to himself direct results from the mag- azine publicity. The electrotypes are good for any length of time, irrespec- tive of the magazine advertising. The bureau has had the good fortune to secure generous publication of the stories sent out this year for the use of newspapers throughout the country. A judicious distribution of this press matter has resulted in awakened inter- est on the part of editors and publish- ers in matters floricultural and horticul- tural, and in many cases regular de- partments for the purpose have been • inaugurated, the material supplied by various writers attached to their own staffs. It is gi-atifying to notice that in the main, the material so published, is beyond censure as to quality, and that absurd statements by incompetent writers, so common in matters of this kind a short time ago, are rarely met with nowadays. Our bureau is con- tinually called upon for information on various subjects floricultural, for use along these lines, which informa- tion, and any other assistance asked is cheerfully given. And now a word about subscriptions. In spite of the intensive work done by the promotion bureau, subscriptions have come In but slowly, and the monthly aggregates have not been anything near what might reasonably be expected, nor at all near to a ratio 264 The American Florist. Aug. 23^ which migrht furnish a prospect for the completion of the fund of $100,000. Your bureau has sent ofBcial letters ex- planatory of the campaign to every known florist, not once, but several times, always enclosing literature which left nothing unexplained. While these efforts were rewarded with .suc- cess, it was not such as it ought to have been, considering the great num- ber to whom the appeal for sxibscrip- tions was directed, and the fact that the campaign experience of last year, left no doubt .as to results. That many hundreds of florists have not responded, .simply through carelessness, is quite believed, and the i-eport of the chair- man of the publicity finance commit- tee, which will deal with an organ- ized personal effort to obtain contribu- tions, will bear out this belief. School Gardens Committee Report. The Society of American Florists has a potent influence of uplift as a repre- sentative organization throughout the nation. For several years past, the committee on school gardens has an- nually put the society in touch with the public schools in places wherever is lo- cated a member of this society. There is nothing to-day of more practical im- portance to break the "high cost of living'' than the home garden, and if children are interested in this work, it will not be long before the fathers take an interest in making- home prem- ises both profitable and attractive. In all occupations or business, no other equals the ability of the florist to set the example of beautiful home prem- ises. Yonr committee reached schools in 782 cities and villages, where members of the S. A. F. are located, urging this work, and telling, the school authorities that the local florist would be glad to lend a helping hand. This work among children is grow- ing. It has taken hold gradually, until according to the bureau of industrial research, it is reported that 4,000,000 school children within the United States are directly interested in school gardening at the present time. The out- look throughout America is that more attention will be paid steadily to this work of usefulness and beauty than ever before, and now that the great war is past, the good work of the flo- rist will be more highly appreciated, no part more so than that which helps to stimulate the children to make home gardens and keep pretty premises, and a florist in any town is a practical ben- efit. Benjamin Hammond, Chairman. M. Barker. Irwin Beteemann. Leonard Barron. Alfred J. Loveless. Smith Memorial Committee Report. Since our last meeting, your commit- tee has been rather inactive, owing to the peculiar conditions existing in Wa.shington on account of the war. The amount on hand at our last re- port was $1,894.10, with interest ($40.59) which makes the amount $1,934.69, of which amount we have deemed it best to invest $1,000 in Lib- erty bonds and $842 in war savings stamps, leaving a balance of $92.69 In bank. There have been no collections or do- nations during the past year. William p. Gude, Chairman. The Trade Exhibition. This always interesting feature of the convention was fully up to expecta- tions, excelling in number, size and va- riety of exhibits, with the possibility of one or two previous exhibitions, all that have gone before. The florist sup- ply men fairly outdid themselves, there being enough stock in several of the displays to check off pi-actically every item in their catalogues. Those of Poehlmann Bros. Co. and the A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., and the Jos. G. Neidinger Co., Philadelphia, Pa.. The IVtcCallum Co. and the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa,, the Ove Gnatt Co., I^a Porte, Ind., the M. Rice Co., a.nd the S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, and the Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Burlington. In., contained a greater and John Dunbar, Rochester, N. Y. Botonist. more up-to-date assortment of florist stocks than ever before shown in the convention trade section. Ribbons were also prominent, the leading firms in this line being Schloss Bros.. Wer- theimer Bros., Cohen & Hiller of New York, and the S. S. Pennock Co., each showing a large number of the latest colors and weaves. There were a num- ber of commercial plant displays, also forcing- bulbs, and the greenhouse and boiler manufacturers were out in force. Secretary Albert Pochelon, of the Flo- rists' Telegraph Delivery, made good use of the stage to further the interests of this live organization. The follow- ing- were among the numerous displays : J. M. Aarons, Cleveland. O.. had a space ill which he showed Evertite Glazing Cment. The American Bulb Co., Cliicago. showed a line of French and Japanese bulbs, cut gladioli, and florist supplies. Those in charge were A. L. Koehler, T). "W. Dumser, Vincent Neil and G. M. Reyburn. The American Greenhouse Manufac- turing Co., Chicago, had a large exhibit consisting of a sample section of green- house. .36-foot type; also a sectional boiler, ventilating equipment and green- house fittings. P. L. McKee and H. N. Nichols were in charge. Bermuda lily bulbs, raised at the -Ar- lington Farm, Washingtton, D. C, from seed sown in 1916 were splendid stock. being 10 inches in circumference. These were exhibited by Professor T. L. Mulford. The Atlantic Machine & Manufactur- ing- Co., Cleveland, O., whose displaj' was in charge of Ralph Ditty, staged a Merry Garden Auto Cultivator. S. Bryson Ayres, Kansas City, Mo., e.xhibited new celosias, the flowers ar- ranged in vases and baskets. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, ex- hibited seeds and bulbs and distributed literature a'ld catalogues. H. A. Ker- toli, Ralph B. Howe and I. Rosnosky met the visitors. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia,. Pa., featured a new line of Japanese pottery, flower holders, a full line of ribbons and chiffons and general florist supplies. George W. Cohen, Morris M. Cohen and H. Franks greeted visitors at this booth. The Berg-mann-Koropp Co., Chicago, shov/ed winter bouquets and decorations of na,tural grasses and dried flowers ar- tistically arranged. Victor Bergmann was the representative. AVm. J. Boas & Co., Philadelphia, had an exhibit of florists' folding boxes. Chester M. Wells was their representa- tive. Bueiiliinder Bros., Chicago, showed photographs of refrigerators in flower stores and literature. The Burlington Willow Ware Shops. Burlington, la., displayed handsome willow baskets in many unique shapes and colors. F. G. Nelson, A. F. Lon- gi-en, Robert Newcomb and T. J. Nolan were the representatives. The Chicago Printed String Co.. Chi- cago, had its product well displayed with M. H. Trau booking business. The Climax Manufacturing Co., Cas- torland, N. Y., showed a large and va- ried line of florist and folding- boxes. The Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., had a large assortment of finished foliage plants, crotons, dracaenas, are- cas, palms, nephrolepis in variety, also cyclamens. This was a very hand- some display in charge of Robert Craig-. Leonard Seiger and Cornelius Van. The A. T. De La Mare Co., New York, had an exhibit of horticultural books and literature, A. T. De La Mare was in charge. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., had J. J. Karins on hand, the space being taken up with an unusually good offering of palms, ferns, crotons and other ornamental foliage plants. The Duro Paper Products Co., Chi- cago and New York, showed corrugaterl and folding paper boxes and a full line of white and pink glazed florist boxes. The representatives here were S. Fi-eund, M. I. Hollander and J. A. Barwig. The John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind., invited attention to a sample greenhouse filled with ventilating ap- paratus, also a salt sprayer. T. S. Por- ter was on hand to answer inquiries. The Excell Laboratories, Chicago, made a display of insecticides, fungi- cides and New Plant Life. F. A. Zenke was the representative. The Farnsworth Co.. Conshohocken. Pa., demonstrated the Farnsworth con- densation pumps for returning conden- sation back to boiler. The Florist Telegraph Delivery Asso- . ciation. amid a background of palms, placed a frame work with open doors, through which there was seen a map of the LTnited States, the principal cities being designated by miniature electric lights. A number of telegraph lines on poles were connected to these lights and also to sending keys on the platfomi of the stage on which the entire dis- 1919. The American Florist. 265 play was arranged. The inscription over the doors read, "Through the Doors of the F. T. D. and Electricity, we can Deliver Your Flower Wants (Through Our Members) to Your Distant Friends in :i Few Hours." At the bottom ot each door were the words, "V/e Are Members." A statute of the figure, "The Good Fairy," ivas in the center of the foreground, on either side of which was a cardboard pyramid, on which was inscribed, "F. T. D. — Florists' Tele- graph Delivery, an association of flo- rists in the United States, Canada and foreign countries, who deliver your flower wEints to their city, through us, in n few hours. We are members." It \v,is a very unique display and attract- ed great attention. It was all originated by Secretary Pochelon and set up im- der his direction. The Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Chicago, had a well-fitted-up space with settees, rugs, palms, etc., with P. J. Folsy, Jr., and F. H. Morris in charge. C. S. Ford, of Philadelphia, was on hand in person, his space filled with artificial flowers, felt lodge emblems and lettering'. R. E. Gebhardt, Chicago, showed an attractive stock of artificial wax flow- ers with H. W. Miller as representative. F. L. Gunton showed a double-act- ing ventilator, working from either top or bottom : a clever idea and practical. He was on hand to explain its merits. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O., had :i fine display of French hydran- geas in flow er and stock plants as well as various sizes of dwarf solanums in fruit. Ho was on hand in person. The Hammond Paint «& Slug Shot Works display was 24 days on the way but had not arrived up to Wednesday night. Framed diplomas won at the Yorktown exposition in 187S and the gold medal awarded at the Pana.ma- Pacific exposition were on view, how- ever. George B. Hart, Rochester, N. Y., presented a practical line of florist baskets and Christmas novelties, dem- onstrating Hart's Handy Handles. Horace J. Head greeted the visitors. Earl L. Hempstead, Bloomington. 111., was on hand in person with a display of Insectos, an insecticide, and Deming sprayers. The Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote. Pa., whose display was supuerintended by James A. Heacock and Harr> Gould, showed kentias in various sizes. A. Henderson & Co., Chicago, had an excellent display of florist forcing bulbs, fertilizers and cut gladioli. The repre- sentatives were A. Henderson, Jos. Marks and Simon Dernison. Hitchings & Co., New York, occupied a large enclosed space with comfortable chairs and settees. Large photographs of greenhouses and literature were features here. James M. Brown was in charge. AUan N. Humason, Chicago, staged baskets, paper boxes and the Proto Feed & Guano Co.'s products. He was assisted by H. E. Humiston. The Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich., staged a line of florist pots, wire hang- ing baskets and wire desig-ns. H. E. Kidder and H. F. Hacker were in charge. The Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, New York, had hydrangeas, deutzias, pot grown genistas, budded and own- root roses and shrubs. Clarence Per- kins greeted visitors. The Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, .V. J., featured palms, bay trees, heath- er, dracaenas and ferns. Julius Roehrs and Thomas Knight were in charge. The Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y., featured labor saving appliances with a soil mixer in operation. The familiar face of Wallace Eiss was seen here. The Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, exhibited a hot water boiler with which 15,000 pounds will heat 60,000 feet of glass for carnations. A working model of the Kroeschell high-pressure steam boiler, 100 to 350-H.-P., with the threaded two-piping system was also shown. Roy S. Kroeschell and Fred Dautenschlager were the representa- tives. C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo., as dis- tributors, found many visitors who were interested in green and white wrapping paper, with the water mark. "Say it With FlrAvers." Lager & Hurrell, Rvitherfod. N. J., Prof. H. C. Irish, St. Louis, Mo. lOntomologifet. had crates of freshly imported cattleyas. J. E. Lager was on hand here. C. U. Liggit. Philadelphia, Pa., ex- hibited the Macaw fern, a splendid lot of stock in all sizes. Mr. Liggit waS in charge. Lion & Co., New York, showed sam- ples of ribbons and chiffons in good as- sortment, in charge of Allan Strauss nnd Morris Levine. The Lord & Burnham Co., New York and Chicago, invited inspection of its improved sectional iron frame commer- cial house with side ventilators in 12 foot, six inch sections. Also, a new type sectional greenhouse boiler. This space, which was attractively arranged, being enclosed with columns linked to- gether with velvet ropes and topped with pot plants, was in charge of M. C. Wright, sales manager of the Chicago office. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., exhil)ited tradescantias in variety, dra- caenas, Polypodium Mandaiana and other greenhouse plants. He was on hand, assisted by Walter Manda. The McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., was represented with a full line of flo- rist supplies, baskets, wreaths, ribbons, chiffons, etc. George McCallum, H. L. Blind. E. J. McCallum, Earl C. Tipton, Ross E. Adgate and Ralph E. Gay were in charge. Thomas J. Mead, Newark. N. J., .showed ready set concrete gi'eenhnusc benches and a sample section showing construction. The Michigan Motors Co. exhibited a Beeman tractor adapted to farm or nursery field work. The John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, had a decorated space with chairs, rugs. etc., and displayed sample pipe and greenhouse fittings. The Moorhead Manufacturing Co., Detroit, Mich., demonstrated Its "back to the boiler system" with sample steam trap in position. The Joseph G. Neidinger Co., Phila- delphia Pa., made a most excellent dis- play of Christmas wreaths, artificial flowers and designs as well aa cut flower baskets. J. Kier Nielson, Oak Park, 111., showed a cement and tile greenhouse, bench model. He was on ha'id in per- son. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind., made an extensive display of florist supplies of all kinds. This space was enclosed with silvered posts on which were placed large, handsome baskets filled with oak leaves and artificial artificial stock were also a feature. The Pearce Retui-n Steam Trap Co.. Detroit, showed a sample pump and distributed literature. H. V. Pearce was in charge. The S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa., attracted attention at all times with up-to-the-minute ribbons, chiffons, florist baskets, etc., all in great variety. E. J. Fancourt and Robert Greenlaw represented the firm. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., Zanesvilie, O., showed a line of florist pottery, jardinieres, cut flower vases, new ideas in shapes and colors. S. T. Pletcher was their representative. P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. J., ably represented by James T. Trevillian, as usual made an excellent showing, among the items of interest bein.g ne- phrolepis, including the new variety. Victory, while a sport of Teddy, Jr., was a distinct feature. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pitt.^- burgh, Pa., displayed an unusually fine and varied assortment of supplies, in- cluding vase baskets, prepared foliage, and Christmas wreaths. Those in charge here were L. H. Bergman, W. A. Clark, H. A. Frishkorn, J. Fisher. W. Wamp- ler and W. T. LTsinger. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago, made a most attractive display, included in which were fancy, colored imitation Jap vases, a full line of florist baskets, bird cages on stands, and a complete line of foliage plants. A large Japanese umbrella covered the center of the space and added to a very comprehen- sive display. Those in charge were Gus Martial, Miss Grothe, Clif Pruner, J. C. Nielsen and T. E. Waters. The C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., had an attractive space in charge of Phil Weil, with hydrangeas, aucu- bas, small palms' and ferns, Japanese plant boxes and artificial flowers at- tractively staged. The Quality Brands Co., Cleveland, O., and the Vitaplastic Glazing Co. had a display of glazing putty and green- house white paint. Those in charge were E. Lehman and B\ E. Dempsey. The A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, oc- cupied a large rcom in the rear of the hall, an electric fountain being the cen- tral feature. They .showed ribbons in a great assortment of weaves and colors, chiffons, folded .elazed and corrugated 266 The American Florist. Aug. 23, boxes, silvered oak, red ruscus in a man- tel grate, water-proof crepe paper, che- nille, artificial plants and a large as- sortment of baskets. Visitors here were welcomed by Jack Quallich, Frank Johnson, Ed. Galavan, A. Anderson, Eric Johnson, F. W. Tredup, R. Leidy, C. Vodicka and Guy French. The M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa., had an excellent assortment of fancy florist baskets in great variety of form and color, artificial flowers, wreaths, baskets filled with growing plants, etc. H. C. Heilman, J. P. McCarthy and Arthur Zirkman were the representa- tives. Max Schling, New York, showed ,a de Luxe album of artistic floral arrange- ments, a real work of art; also photo- graphs of floral work in many forms. P. M. Parthcmore was in charge. Schloss Bros., New York, had a fine line of florists' ribbors and corsage ties in great variety in charge of Sam Sel- igman. The Skinner System of Irrigation, Troy, O., had overhead watering appar- atus with line of pipe in operation out- side of the hall. P. H. Bridge and R. R. White in charge. The Spokane Concrete Flower Pot Machine Co., Spokane, Wash., had a machine in operation making 5-inch and 6-inch pots. H. B. Reimers and C. G. Benley were the firm's representatives. B. Hammond Tracy, Inc., Wenham, Mass., displayed Gladiolus primulinus hybrids arranged in jardinierres and vase baskets. Mr. Tracy was in charge. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, made an attractive display of cut gladioli, pot plants and forcing bulbs, a very complete exhibit. George Mohn and W. J. Guille were kept busy greeting visitors. Wertheimer Bros.. New York, ar- ranged a very excellent display of rib- bons, with Harry Brandt, Julius DilhofL" and Herbert Hecht in charge. The George Wittbold Co., Chicago, had an assortment of plants, palms, ferns, cyclamens, ficus, etc. H. A. Cecil was the representative. Convention Notes. In this, as in all convention exhibi- tions, souvenirs were in great demand. The most valuable was that of the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, who offered a four-piece set of wicker furniture val- ued at .$200. When visitors to the flr.Ti's elegantly decorated room signed the register they were given a number and tag on which was printed, "I Have Mine," to be worn in the buttonhole. On Thursday, the holder of the lucky number, drawn from a hat, received the furniture. A great many people owned this, in their minds, for a day or two. It was won by Mrs. Sydney Beard, Detroit, the winning number being 2379. The entire layout and arrangement of the trade exhibition was perfect in every respect, the hall was well lighted and very convenient as all the displays were on the main floor. Nearly all of the exhibitors said that the first day's business was a record for a florists' con- vention. The florists of the city of Detroit and vicinity were tireless in their attentions, looking to the comfort of the visitors. Vice-President E. A. Fetters was a host in himself in arranging hotel accommo- dations for the delegates. Mr. Steinhauser, a guest at the Stat- ler, met with an unfortunate accident, slipping while taking his bath, .ind striking his head on the tub, rendering him unconscious. He Is now declared to be recovering and out of danger. The arranged vases and bowls of pre- pared wild flowers and grasses in the Bergmann-Koropp exhibit was a revela- tion to many retailers, who had no idea that such "weeds" could be made to look so attractive. The display of evergreens of the Greening Nursery Co., Monroe, Mich., which was used to decorate the main entrance to the hall, made a fine show- ing and attracted general attention. The McCallum Co., of Pittsburgh, had arranged for a large supply of paper cutters and letter openers for the vis- itors, but these were delayed by the ex- press company and did not arrive. President Ammann made a splendid presiding ofiicer, keeping the business of the meetings going all the time, there never being a dull moment during the sessions. Paul Klingsporn's successful work for the S. A. F. showed his great in- terest and ability. To secure 55 life and 18 amual members in one year, is a record. The Ove Gnatt Co.'s white felt hats with tri-color band, on which, "Say It With Flowers," was seen in gilt letters, were very popular and made a great hit. The twin children of Irwin Berter- mann were made happy by presents of shower bouquets of candy made in Al- bert Pochelon's best style. Real Pittsburgh stogies for the men and fans for the ladies were the souve- nirs of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. The Skinner System of Irrigation had a working section of its apparatus at full head on the lawn in front of the building. Pliil Foley made everybody welcome at his hospitable space and presented each visitor with a big sinile. Wertheimer Bros, presented all cus- tomers with a copy of their order, which they always took gladly. Max Schling presented a beautiful booklet of artistic designs, a valuable souvenir for the retailer. The Burlington Willow Ware Shops' small sharpening stone was a useful souvenir. Irwin Bertermann's motto is, 'Live young, die young, and be always on the job." Benjamin Hammond's souvenir was a measuring rule, a very useful present. The Peters & Reed Pottery Co. gave miniature flower pots to all visitors. The Vitaplaslic Co. gave out felt pen- nants which bore its name. The Ionia Pottery Co. presented min- iature flower pots. Trade Visitors. The foUowing registered during the opening days of the convention: J. L. Able, St. Louis. Mo. W. W. Aclier, Detroit, Mich. D. S. Acklin, Toledo, O. P. H. Adgate. Warren. Pa. John Albrecht, Pencoyd. Pa. J. Aldous, Jr.,,.Iowa City, la. Albert F. Amling, Maywood. 111. Ernst C. Amling. Maywood. Ill, Herbert Amling, Chicago. Otto H. Amling. Maywood. Ill, K. M. Amling, Maywood, 111, Walter A. Amling. Chicago. J. P. Ammann, Edwardsville, III. A. M. Anderson, Chicago. Andrew Anderson. Baltimore; Md. J. C. Anderson, Lebanon, Tenn. S. A. Anderson. Buffalo, N. T. L. H. Archias, Sedalia. Mo. L. H. Archias. Jr.. Sednlia, Mo. Hugh Armstrong, Kitchener, Ont. George Asmus. Chicago. J. H. Aswith. Cedar Falls. la. S. Bryson Ayers, Kansas City, Mo. Fred M. Backmeter, Cincinnati, O. J. P. Baker. Zanesville, O. Geo. B. Baldwin, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Harry Baldwin, Irvlngton, N. T. L. A. Bale. Ft. Worth. Tex. C. U. Balkctf. St Clair, Mich. G. J. Ball, Glen EUyn, 111. M. Barker. Chicago. Harry Balsley, Detroit. Mich. A. L. Barber, Cleveland, O. John Barrow, Toledo, O. Chas. B. Barton. Norwalk, O. George Bates, Cleveland, O. Herbert Bates, Newton Falls, O. W. G. Bates, Newton Palls, O. L. Baumanu, St. Louis. Mo. H. Baumgarten, Milwaukee, Wis. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. F. C. Bauer. Gnvaus. Md. Ralph A. Bauer. ludiaDapoUs, Ind. G. Fred Bauerle, Lansing. Mich. Chas. L. Baum, Knuxville, Tenn. Roy B. Baum, Knoxville. Tenn. Alfred Baur. Erie. Pa. S. A. Baur, Brie, Pa. Arthur J. Bauscher, Freeport. III. I. SI. Bayersdorfer. Philadelphia. Pa. A. C. Beal, Ithaca. N. Y. Arthur E. Becker, Ciucinnati, 0. F. N. Becker, Warren, R. I. G. A. Beckmann. Middletowu, O. P. P. Behrens. O.iford, O. Victor Bergmaun. Chicago. John H. Berkmanu, Philadelphia, Pa. J. J. Beneke, St. Louis, Mo. H. Benedict, Madison, Ind. J. B. Bernhard, Chicago. H. G, Berning, St. Louis, Mo. R. B. Berry, Lawrenceville, Va. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Thomas Best, St. Joseph, Mo. H. L. Betz, Philadelphia, Pa. Adam B. Bezemer, Detroit, Mich. John Bischoff. Niagara Fails. N. Y. J. K. Bissinger, Lansing, Mich. George Blackman, Bvansville, Ind. R, E. Blackshaw, La Porte. Ind. H. G. Blind, Pittsburgh, Pa. B. H. Blind, Pittsburgh, Pa. P. K. Blum, Toledo, O. Oscar Boehler, West Hoboken, N. J. R. G. Boeringer, Bay City, Mich. Geo. T. Boucher, Rochester, N. Y. L. Jules Bourdet, St. Louis, Mo. R. G. Bowerso.\', Lewistown, Pa. W. A. Bramlev. Cleveland. 0. P. H. Bridge, Troy, O. Albert Briggs. Pittsburgh, Pa. H. B. Broadkiss. Orchard Park. N. 1'. R. T. Broderick, Yonkers, N. T. R. I. Broderick, Yonkers, N. T. P. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, 0, F. v. Brown, Lapeer, Mich. John C. Brown, Utica, N. Y. M. E. Brown, Montreal, Can. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa, T. T. Brown, Greenfield, Mich. W. B. Brown, Detroit, Mich. H. E. Brunberger, Port Huron. Micli. H. N. Bruns, Chicago. H. N. Bruns. Jr., Chicago. Arthur Buchholtz, Woodside, N. Y. Eric Bucholtz, Muncie, Ind. W. C. Buechi, Buffalo, N. Y. Chas. W. Ruff, St. Clair, Mich. Fred Burki, Gibsonia, Pa. C. N. Burt, Goshen, Ind. H. M. Burt, Jackson, Mich. Henry Butterweck, Ozone Park, N Y B. L. Cable, Raleigh, N. C. Le Roy Cady, .St. Paul. Minn. Thos. Cahill. Akron, O. W. E. Cahill. Boston. Mass. M. J. Canaken, Coidwater. Mich. John Canning, Ardsley. N. Y. Oscar Carlson, Fairfield. Conn. George B. Carmon. Stamford, Conn. W. H. Carney, Pittsburgh, Pa. Paul M. Carroll, Houston. Texas. Vernon L. Carson, Meridian, Misfl. Louis Charvat, Detroit, Mich. W. A. Clarke, Pittsburgh, Pa. H. A. Clausen, Denver, Colo W. R. Cobb, Irvington. N. Y. L. B. Coddlngton. Murrav Hill. N'-. J. A. M. Coe. North Olmsted. O. S. W. Coggan. Battle Creek. Mich. George W. Cohen, New York. Morris M. Cohen. New York. Albert E. Cole, Chicago. L. A. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Peter Constantine. Detroit. Mich. B. D, Constein, Upper Sandusky. 0. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. T. J. K. Cowgill, Canton. O. A. P. Crabb. Grand Rapids, Mich. Robert A. Craig. Philadelphia. Pa. C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O, Otto H. Cron, Monroe. Mit-h, C. ff. Culver, Youngstown, O. R. M. Curtis, Ravenna, O P. J. Daut. Decatur. III. P. J. Daut, Decatur. 111. D. W. Davis, Berwich. Pa, Guy E, Davis, Ypsilanti. Mloli. T. C. Davis. Brampton, Ont. T. G. Davis. Brnninton, Ont. W. B. Davis, Oshkosh. Wis. .4. T. De La Mare. New York. J. L. Denmend. Marshalltown, la. S. Dernison. Chicago. Wm. Dethlefa, Mitchell. S. D. K. H. Dew. Albion, Mich. J. B Dicker, Detroit. Mich. .John Dickman. liTlm Grove, W. Va. Geo. Dicks. London. Ont, Fred Dietsch. Chicago. Julius Dillotf, New York. Wm. Dilger, Cleveland. O. Arthur A. Doehel. CIvrte. 0. Geo. R. Doemllng. Detroit. Mlcli. Charles L. Dole. Tjocknort. N. Y. 7 H. R. Dnmer, T^rhnnfl, Til. 1919. The American Florist. 267 Tbeodore Dorner, Lafayette, luiI. E. J. Dorval. Woodside. N. Y. Lucien Doussard, Jr., East St. Loiiis. III. H. J. Dueinberg. St. Louis, Mo. S. Dumser, Chicago. R. L. Dnnn. St. Catherines. Out. W. F. Duntemann, Beusenville. Ill Pred L. Dunton, Elyria, O. Peter Dnris. Chicago. H. Ebelink. Holland, .Mich. Charles Eble, New Orleans, La. J. P. Edgar, Waverly, Mass. Emil Ehrhardt, Chicago. H. F. EInslcy, Bockj Kiver. O. O. J. Sischen, Duluth, Minn. W. H. Eiss. Buffalo. N. Y. Lew S. Elder, Indianapolis, Ind. C. 0. Ellsworth, Chicago. P. C. Ellsworth, Downers Grove, 111. Rudolph Ellsworth, Chicago. W. T. Blsinger, Pittsburgh, Pa. .T. M. Elzinga. Chicago. Louis P. Endres. New Philadelphia, 0. Max- R. Bnglemanu, Pittsfleld, Mass. W. H. Englehart, Memphis, Tenn. .L G. Esler, Saddle River, N. .T. A. H. Evans, Detroit, Mich. .Tohn A. Evans. Richmond, lud. Geo. H. Evenden, Williamspoit. Pa. C. B. Palls. Chicago. B. .T. Fancourt, Philadelphia. Pa. Emil Pardel, Great Neck, N. Y. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, ilass. .\dolph Pehr. Pelleville, III. C. Felton. Buffalo, N. i'. E. A. Fetters, Detroit, Mich. J. H. Fiesser, North Bergen, N. J, George Fisher. Chicago. James Fisher, Cleveland, O. L E. Flindt, Arkansas City. Kan. Philip J. Foley. Chicago. P. J. Foley. .Jr.. Chicago. C. S. Ford, Philadelphia. Pa. .Alfred Forder. Cincinnati, O. Ernest R. Forder, Cincinnati, n. Henry C. Porster. Detroit. Mich. Frank H. Foutz, Lima, O. Chas. L. Frank. Portland. Ind. P. A. Franzen. Pleasant Hill. Mo. Guy French. Chicago. B. T. Freyling. Grand Rapids. Mich. Geo. J. Frisch. Dayton, O. .Vugustus F. Frishkorn Pittsburgh. Pa. Henr.v Fucbs. Louisville. K.v. Jos. Fuller. Leominster, Mass. J. T. D. Ii^llmer, Des Moines, I.n. B. W. Gaehring, Philadelphia, Pa. W. W. Gammage. Tendon, Ont. Gustave Garreau. Jersey City, N. T. Thos. Gary, Aurora, III. Fred Gear. Cincinnati. O. Wm. H. Gear, Cincinnati, 0. D. S. Geddes. St. Louis. Mo. E. B. George, Painesville, O. Wm. Gerlncli. Jr., Piqua, O. Peter Gerlaird, New York. Wm. C. Gloeckner, Albany, N. Y. Ove Gnatt. LaPorte. Ind. J. R. Goldman, Middletown. 0. n. J. Graham. Cleveland. O. Robert W. Graham. Baltimore. .Md. Wm. Graham. Bradford, Pa. Stephen D. Green, Philadelphia. Pa. Robert Gi-oenlaw, Philadelphia. Pa. Wm. 11. Grever, Buffalo. N. Y. W. H. Griffiths. Gvossc Point. Mich. F. R. Grnmbach. Jamaica, N. Y. John Ginner. Niles, Mich. Henry W. F. Goetz. Saginaw. Mich. .T. Fred Goetz. Saginaw, Mich. B. H. Goldenstein. Chicago. Frank Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. Charles II. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. A. Gnde. Washington. D. C. A. B. Gnde. Washington. D. C. Rdgar K. Gutle. Washington. D. C. Ernest P. Gnde. Washington. D. C. R. L. Gnde. Washington. D. C. O. E. Gnllett. Lincoln. 111. E. W. Guy. Belleville. III. H. F. Hacker. loula. Mich. Carl Hagenbnrger. West Mentor. O. E. E. Hall. Clyde, O. Paul C. Ilahn. Cleveland. O. Thos. H. Hall. Minneapolis. Minn. Emery Hamilton. London. Out. Benjamin Himimond. Beacon. X. Y. George Hampton. PhiladcI'diia. Pa. II. O. Hannah. ,Sherniau, 'I'ex. Wm. A. Hansen. Chicago. C. B. Harris. Niagara Falls, X. Y. A. E. Hart. Cleveland, O. Albert A. Ilnvt. Cleveland. O Herman A. Hart. Cleveland, O. R. A. Harvev. Philadelphia. Pa. W. L. Hastings, South Lvon, Mich. Alfred C. Hottes. Columbus. O. John S. Hay. Philadelnhia, Pa. .Tames W, Heacock. Wvncrde. Pa. Horace .7. Head. Rochester, N. Y. L. O. Hecock. Elvrla, O. Fred A. H<>ITner. Ilohoken. N. J. Fred <;. Ilelnl. Terre Haule. Ind. Harry Helnl. Toleiln. O. J. A. Ileliner, Toledo, O. Earl I^, II(njlpstead. Bloomlngtun. 111. A. Henderson. Chicago. Isaac Henderson. Mowerfield. X. \. H. B. Henley, Terre Haute. Ind. Wm. F. Ilennig, Blue Island, 111. II. C. Ilennocks, LaPorte, Ind, ■\. M. Ilenshaw, New York. Albert .M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. n. Irwin Herr, Lancaster, Pa. yi. A. Ilerrick, Owosso, Mich. D. F. Herron, Olean, N. Y. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. A. L. Hey, Chicago. C. B. Hey, .Montreal, Can. E. G. Hill, Kichmond, Ind. •Tos. U. Hill. Richmond, Ind, E. G. Hipps, Detroit, Mich. L. E. Hitz, Madison, Ind. Peter Ilottman, Buffalo, N. Y. F. H. Holton, Milwaukee, Wi.^. J. D. Hooper. Richmond, Va. D. C. Horgan, Macon, Ga. .V. Houseu, Chicago. II. B. Howard, Chicago. W. D. Howard. Miltord, Mass. R. B. Howe, Chicago. F. B. Hubert, Albion, Mich. Chas. Hughes. Hillsdale. Mich. C. P. Hughes. Hillsdale. .Alicli. Allan Humason, Chicago. H. E. Ilnmiston. Chicago. August H. Hummert, St. Louis. Mo. C. L. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. Fred Humphrey. Z.anesville. O. M. Humphrey, Zanesville, O. A. E. Hunt, Eranston, 111. J. J. Karins, Philadelphia, Pa. S. A. Kast, Buffalo, N. Y. J. A. Keeney, ilonongahela. Pa. Jos. E. Keisyer, St. Louis. Mo. Martin Kelt, Bay City. Mich. J. P. Keller. Lexington. Ky. A. F. Kellner, Milwaukee, Wis. W. R. Kemble. Oskaloosa, la. C. W. Kennedy, Oil City. Pa. EVlwin S. Kennedy, Denver, Colo. W. A. Kennedy. Milwaukee, Wis. W. H. Kensy, St. Louis. -Mo. Arthur Kent, Butler, Pa. M. C. Kent, Newark, O. Robt. C. Kevr, Houston, Tex. Philip F. Kessler, New York. Harvey B. Kidder. Ionia, Mich. Robert Kift, Philadelphia. X. Kiger. Marietta. 0. J. E. Killen, Windsor, Can. George Kimmius. Pontiac. .AJicb. J. V. Kinder, Charleroi, Pa. .\lbert II. King, Elyria, O. A. R. King, Winnipeg, Man. M. JI. Kingsley, St. Louis, isio. Wm. A. 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Johnston, Baltimore. Md. R. E. .Tones, Richmond. Ind. J. K. Jo.y. Nashville, Tenn. Bruno Juerjens, Peoria, HI. -Vugust Jurgens Chicago. G. A. Knmmell, Chattanooga, Tenn. A. E. Kunderd. Goshen, Ind. R. E. Kurowski. Chicago. 11. E. Kusel. Jr.. Toledo. O. II. Kusik, Kansas City, Mo. W. P. Kyle, Chicago. L. IT. Kyrk, Cincinnati, O. J. B. Lager. Summit, N. J. Jos. Lamb. CharleTOi, Pa. I^. L. Larahorn, Alliance, O. Ira II. Laudis. Lancaster, Pa. A. Lauge, Chicago. C. A. Lauge. Chicago. II. P. Langhans, Pittsburgh, Pa. C. J. Lanternier, Fort Wayne. Ind. Tx)uis J. Lassen. Menominee. Mii-h. Fred. Lautenschlager, Chicago, c. H. LeGrove, Toledo, O. If. J. C. Leitz. New Haven. Ind. F. II. Lemon. Richmond, Ind. John I.^mon, Richmond, Ind. Morris I.evlne. New York. Xate Lewis. Chicago. C. U. Ligglt, Philadelphia. Pa. H. M. Llntot, Mansfield. O. Chas. W. Little, Newcastle, p:i. It. Livingston, Columbus, O. Wm. Ix)am, Pittsburgh, Pa. I). B. I/)ng. Buffalo, N. Y. Thos. D. Long, Chicago. A. F. 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Chicago. H. Nichols, Chicago. A. N. Nielsen. Pana. III. Jacob Kier Nielsen, Oak Park. 111. J. C. Nielsen, Chicago. Charles Niemann. New York. .\. A. Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa. T. J. Nolan. Scranton. Pa. E. K. Nordwall. Fort Dodge, la. John J. O'Brien. Boston, Mass. Albert C. Oelschig. Savannah. Ga. I-eo. Oestermei. New York. S. Offerle. Warren, Pa. P. F. O'Keefe. Boston, JIass. Peter A. Olsem, Chicago. W. H. Orseck. .9t. Louis, Mo. B. Orth. JlcKeesport. Pa. Harry Papworth, New Orleans, La. W. B. Patersou, Jlontgomer.y. .\la. .\nton J. Panly. Attica, N. Y. Samuel Pearce, Chicago. W. J. Pearce, Pontiac, Jlich. I^, C, Perkins, Newark, N. Y. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati. 0. .Tohn II. Popper, New York. I). Allan Pierce. Waltham, JIass. I'^. R. Pierson. Tarrytowu, N. Y. W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. W. J. Pllcher. Kirkwood. Mo. C. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. III. Chas. H. Plumb, Detroit, Jlich. Robt. N. Plumb. Detroit, JIlcli. .Vdolph Poehlniann, Chicago. -Vugust Poehlmaun, Chicago. .Tohn G. 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Fichtl, New York. Jlrs. A. Flick-Sbive, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mrs. P. J. Foley, Cbicago. Jlrs. F. H. Foutz, Lima, O. Jlrs. Miunette Fritts, Dothau, Ala. Jlrs. Gustav Garreau, Jersey City, N. J. Jlrs. \V. II. Gear, Cincinnati, O. Jlrs. E. B. George, Palnesville, O. Jlrs. C. J. Graham, Cleveland, O. Jlrs. W. E. Gravett, Lancaster, O. Jlrs. W. H. Grithtbs, Gross Point, Mich Miss Jlarie Grotbe, Cbicago. Mrs. Frank Grumbach, Jamaica, N. Y. Jliss Amelia E. Unde. Washington, D. C. Jliss JXartha Guuterhcrg. Cbicago Jlrs. E. W. Guy^ Belleville, 111. Jlrs. Carl Hagenburger, West Mentor, O. Miss Jl. A. Hartnett, Grand Rapiils, Mich. .Mrs. James \V. ITeaeock, Wyucote, Pa Jliss Barbara E. Hellentball. Columbus, o. Jliss Flora G. Hcllenthall, Columbus. O. Jlrs. I. .S. Hendrickson. Flowerfield, N. Y. Jlrs. H. B. Henley, Terre Haute, lud. Jlrs. Albert Jl. Herr, Lancaster, I'a Jlrs. J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb. Jlrs. W. D. Howard, Jlilford, JIass. Jlrs. C. E. Hubbard, Topeka, Kan. Mrs. A. E. Hunt, Bvanston, 111, Jlrs. .T. Johnston. Baltimore, Jld. .Miss .Tobnston, Baltimore, Jld. -Mrs. J. K. Joy, Nashville^ Tenn. Jlrs. Paul Klingsporn, Chicago. Jlrs. L. K. Klein. New York. Jlrs. F. J, Knecht, Ft. Wayne, Ind. Jlrs. H. P. Knoble. Cleveland, O. Jlrs. F. A. Knnll, Tampa, Fla. Jlrs. Albert Koehler, Chicago. Mrs. H. Kraft, Jlaywood, 111. Jlrs. G. A. Kummell, Chattanooga. Tenn. Jliss M. Kunderd, Goshen, Ind. Jlrs. W. P. Kyle, Chicago. Jlrs. L. L. Lamhorn. Alliance. 0. Jlrs. A. Lauge. Chicago. Jlrs. C. J. Lanternier, Fort Wayne, Ind. Jlrs. Ludwig. Pittsburgh, Pa, Jlrs. Cbas. McCanley. Geneva, 111. Jliss Maude J. McGovem, Winnipeg, Man. Jlrs. James McKenna. Montreal, Can. Jlrs. Louis Markell, Jlentor, O. Mrs. Jos. Marks, Cbicago. Jlrs. F. JIarqu.irdt, Jliddle Village, N. Y. Jliss JIatern. Sandusky. O. Jlrs. M. Matberon, Baldwin, N. Y, Jlrs. JIay. Toledo, O, Jlrs. C. H. JIaynard. JIarion, O. Jlrs. E. W. Jlerrlck. Buffalo. N. Y. Jlrs. A. L. Jliller, Jamaica. N. Y. Mrs. Lillian Mohler. Pine Bluffs, Ark. Jlrs, E. A. Jloore, Harvard, 111. Mrs. L. F. Murphy. Cincinnati. O. Jlrs. A. H. Nchrling. Crawfordsville. Ind. Mrs. Vincent Neil. Cbicago. Jlrs. Peter Olsem. Chicago. Jliss Nettie Parker, Cbicago. Jlrs. R. Jl. Pearce, Pottstown, Pa. Jliss Julia Pellctier. St. Louis. Jlo. Jlrs. ,T. A. Peterson. Cincinnati. O. Jliss Ida Peterson. Cincinnati. O. Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Jlrs. H. P. Purllant. Winchester. Ky. Mrs. Robert Rabaley, Detroit. Mich, Mrs. G. J. Reichert. Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. G. Jl. Kevburn. Chicago. Jlrs. A. Rich. Sapulna, Okla. Mrs. Duncan Robertson. Chicago. Mrs. Hans Rosaker. JlinneapoJis. Jliim. Jlrs. J. W. Ross. Centralia. 111. Jlrs. R. D. Ruttle. Covington, Ky. Jlrs. Frank Schram. Cbicago. Jliss Gertrude Scbultheis. Scranton, I'a, Mrs. David J. Scott. Corfu. N Y. Mrs. W. H. Seivers. Buffalo. N. Y. Mrs. J. T. Sabransky, Kenton, 0. Jlrs. P. W. Shumann. Toledo, O. Jlrs. n. O. Stal. Hillsdale, Jlicb. Jliss Emily Taplin. Detroit. Mich. Jlrs. E. R. Taucb, Marquette, Micb. Mrs. B. J. Tavlor. Green's Farms. Conn. Mrs. W. H. Templin. Cleveland. O. Jlrs. H. Tlielmann, Owosso. Mich. Mrs. Curt Tbiinm. Roslyn, N. Y. Jlrs. H. L. Tboninson. New Brigbtc'i I*a. Jlrs. F. H. Traendly. New York. Jlrs. Richard Vincent. White Marsh Md. Jlrs. C. L. Washburn. Chicago. Jtrs. L. Washerman. Jfuskegon. Micb. Jtrs. P. II Weber. St. f onis. Mo. Mrs. D. F. Weeks. Aslitnbuln. O. Jlrs. C. B. Wilhelmy. Cleveland, O. Miss Flla Wilson. Jlnncie. Ind. Jlrs. Ella Gviint Wilson, Cleveland. O. Jfrs. J. S. Wilson. Des Moines. la. Jt"s. P. W. Winoca Wilmington. Mass. Mis. .\lli' Zech. Cbicngo. Mrs. .V. Zirkman. riiiladelphia, Pa. 1919. The American Florist. 269 Florists' Telegraph Delivery. The meeting- of this association was llie first formal gatherinp- in connection with the convention proceedingrs of the Society of American Florists. To the great delight of the members, President Wm. F. Gude was present to take charge of the meeting', which was held in the balcony of Arcadia auditorium, being- called to order at 10:15 a. m., Aug-ust 19. Philip Breitmeyer assisted Pi-esident Gude, and after asking- for attention, -n-elcomed the members on behalf of the Detroit Florists' Club in his best manner. He called attention to the fact that one of the local news- papers had stated that the object of the florist profession w-as to do good for humanity, and that he believed no craft in this age was ahead of that of the flo- rist, and that he was proud to be a member of it. He then introduced Pres- ident Gude, who expressed much pleas- ure m being present at this great gath- ering- of retailers, without which the business would drop away to nothing He said he was proud to have brought seven members of the Gude family, all of -whom were life members of the So- ciety of American Florists. He then called on all present to adopt the Ro- tary plan of making themselves known which each of those in attendance, to the number of about 300. did by rising and announcing their name and resi- dence. Mr. Gude then requested all present who were not members to loin at once. President J. F. Ammann^ of the Society of American Floris^s, fol- lowed with a short address in which he said the national organization was proud of this wonderful child and con- gratulated the members on the large at- tendance at a preliminary meeting. He said he believed the retailers were put- tmg the business on the map and rais- ing it to a plane v.-Iiere it belonged, addmg: that he was glad to see the W'ork they were also doing in raising funds for the publicity campaign. ■W". -W^ Gammage, of London. Ont., spoke of the visit of the officials of the S. A. F. and the F. T. D. to the re- cent convention of tlie Canadian Hor- ticultural Association and the g-reat in- spiration it had been to the florists of the Dominion. He said the S. A. F. publicity movement was now going strong there and would soon be produc- tive of great results. George Dicks, also of London, told of the work of the F. T. D. in Canada, and of the rapid increase among retailers there, with a chain of F. T. D. stores from Halifax to Vancouver. Charles H. Grakelow, of Philadelphia, Pa., asked for the appointment of an educational committee to prepare in- structive matter toward increasing the interest of all members in obtaining and handling orders, explaining details that would enable the average retailer to overcome obstacles, such as low- priced orders, which .Tre really no hin- drance when understood. There was considerable discussion entered into by Max Schling, of New York, F. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland, Irwin Berterniann of Indianapolis and others. Secretary Albert Pochelon said he thought that co-operation between florists in their own cities, where deliveries were some- times 10 to 20 miles, would settle the high cost of deliveries of small orders. He suggested having the florist in the downtown district turn the order over by phone to his brother in the suburbs, who would be glad lo send it a block or two away. Irwin Bertermann thought well of the plan to encourage the small- er dealer to do his best, and so grad- ually raise the standard. Max Schling did not favor this idea. He thought all orders should be taken, and did not feel ashamed to send $1 orders. In his opinion, florists should "make good" under all conditions. Mr. Grakelow in- sisted that his suggestion, as he saw it, A\-ould help everybody. He spoke of a rapid-fire delivery made with a Phila- delphia order for $3.5 taken at 3:30 p. m. for delivery at a funeral in Tor- onto, Ont., at 5:30 the same day, which was on hand with half an hour to spare. Philip Ereitmcyer stated that the pub- licity .gained by small orders was a great factor in the business, the aver- age of the orders of his firm during the last year being $7.50, as against $5.4G five years ago, while 15 years ago, it was only $1..50 each. He added that he believed that the F. T. D. business had now reached a volume of $3,000,000, all gathered by the co-operative idea. H. G. Walker, of Louisville, Ky.. told of hav- ing received letters from members whc would not accept orders under ,$3 and $4, and that he was obliged to disap- point a soldier, who wanted to send flowers to his mother on her birthday because he could not pay that much. G. E. M. Stumpp, of New York, said that the average orders of the Tiffanv Company, of that city, came to a trifle oyer $5 each. The vote on the resolu- tion was called for and it passed unani- mously. President Gude appointing Messrs. Grakelow, Brov/n and Berter- mann to prepare and present their ideas at the convention of the F T. D in Buffalo. Secretary Pochelon spoke of three important things. He said that the membership was now 1,150. and it was important that each should stand 100 per cent in the Society of American Florists and the publicity movement which meant so much to the business. The guarantee fund made an expense of $2 each. It amounted now to over $12,000, in which each member had an interest. The annual dues will now bring in .$ll.'.>lo. Seven years ago they were only $20".. It required a long- time, he added, to get "F. T. D. ' on the mem- bers' stationery, but the "Say it wdth Flowers" slogan was used by every- body, the -.-esidt of education. Each member could best help himself, and the organization, by the business he created in his own store. The secretary -was re- quested to get out another question- naire, the answers to be read at the Buffalo meeting. He referred to the clcfiring house, which had been entirely eliminated, as "the bad bill bugaboo." Philip Breitmeyer stated that flower.? would be provided at the door, and ever.y florist was requested to wear a fresh flower during his entire stay in Detroit. He a.lso announced the various entertainments provided by the Detroit Florisls' Club, after which the meeting ad.journed. Ladies' Society of American Florists. The annual meeting of the Ladies' So- ciety of American Florists was held on the morning of August 20. Mrs. J. h. Peterson, president, opened the session with a .short address of welcome. On account of the number of entertain- ment features arranged by the Detroit Florists' Club it was announced that tlie society would not entertain at this meeting. The secretary reported a gain of 32 new members since August 1. The treasurer reported a balance on hand, August 1, of $275.64. Four of the origi- nal members, Mrs. Anders Rasmusser., Mrs. Geo. Kuhl, Mrs. E. A. Scritaner, and Mi-s. E. M. Gill, have gone on to join the great majority. It was voted that flowers be sent to decorate the gr.ave of Mrs. Scribner, who was the first treas- urer of the society. After a lengthy ilis- cussicn as to the proposed amendment, it was voted that the society bond botic secretary and treasurer. The matter of deciding as to the elimination of the secretary's salary, which was laid ovo," from the meeting at St. Louis, was brought up for final action, and the amendment was lost. The election of officers resulted as follows : Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, "VVenham. Mass., president; Mrs. Charles Graham, Cleveland, O., first vice presi- dent; Mrs. J. F. Ammann, Edwardsvi'le, III., second vice-president: Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary; Miss Perle Fulmer, Des Moines, la., treasurer. American Gladiolus Society. The exhibition of the American Glad- iolus Society which was held in Arcadia auditorium, Detroit, Mich., August 10- 21, brought quantities of flowers whicli Secretary A. C. Beal said had ne\-er been excelled in quality, some of the spikes being- the finest he had ever seen. The exhibition was staged in the gal- leries on either side of the hall, and while a trifle cramped, compared -svith the aisle space, made a splendid show- ing. A number of made-up baskets and vases were very attractively ar- ranged. The ruffled varieties in the Kun- derd collection attracted much atten- tion, while the many fine seedlings ex- hibited by Joseph Coleman were exC'Sp- tionally beautiful. Gruelleman's prini- ulinus hybrids were also features. The election of officers for terms of two years resulted as follows : H. E. Meader, Dover. N. H., president; C. R. Hinkle, St. Joseph, Mich., vice-presi- dent; A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y., secre- tary; Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y'., treasurer. Executive committee : Jos- eph Coleman. Ravenna, O.; Lee R. Bon- newitz. Van Wert, O.; I. S. Hendrick- son. Flowerfield. N. Y. Cleveland, on in- vitation of the florists club of that city, was selected as the next meeting place at the time of the convention of the Society of American Florists. One hun- dred dollars was voted to the S. A. F. publicity fund. The annual meeting of the society was held at the Hotel Statler on the morning of August 20. a report of which will be g-i,ven in these columns next ■\veek. SECRETARY DEAL'S REPORT. It is with pleasure that I presentmy second annual report. The American Gladiolus Society is in excellent con- dition and growing in membership. Glancing through the old reports, it ap- pears that the largest nimrber of names ever carried on the books was 210, and so far as I can discover, 172 paid-up members was the largest num- ber ever reported at any annual meet- ing. It seems that when this society ceased to publish the bulletins, the membership dwindled. In 1917, the late secretary reported 171 names on tlie books. However, when I took over the work I found but 83 paid-up mem- bers. The active membership campaign inaugurated by the society In the spring of 191S brought the member- ship up to a higher level than ever be- fore. Last year, the secretary reported a total membership of 265, of which 166 were new. These were all paid up, and there were some old members who it was thought could be counted upon to renew their memberships as soon as 270 The American Florist. Aug. 23, conditions became normal. During tlie year, the membership rose to 280. Since some of these came in under verj' lib- eral inducements, and represent be- ginners in gladioli growing, it is not improbable that a few of them may not renew for 1919-1920. The num- ber ought not to be very large, how- ever, for in The Flower Grower the society is g-iving the members a defi- nite return comparable to that made by the American Rose Society to its members. The question of undertaking the pub- licity campaign is one which should be discussed at this meeting. It would seem that we ought to have at least •500 members. Should we have life memberships, placing the dues from this in a permanent fund? Some rules or regulations should be made governing the award of our med- als to other societies for exhibitions. No requirements are now made wheth- er any of these societies have a defi- nite number of American Gladiolus So- ciety members in their ranks. It would seem to your secretary, desirable to make this requirement, although we should encourage local societies to have gladiolus exhibitions. These questions might be considered by the executive and exhibition committees and action taken if the society approves. This year the society returns to its former custom of holding the annual meeting and exhibition with the Soci- ety of American Florists. Many of our members believe that such an arrange- ment is helpful to both organizations, and our experience this year would seem to strengthen this opinion. Next year the S. A. F. meets in Cleveland, O., and the question of our next meet- ing place should be discussed with ref- erence to the advisability of holding our meeting again in the west. The society lost one member by death during the past year. Evelyn M. Gill, Larchmont, N. Y., president of the Gill Engraving Company, w^^s one of our new members, who did not live to have the opportunity or the pleasure of meeting with the society. Among the devoted adherents of the gladiolus was W. 'W. Wilmore, of Den- ver, Colo., who gave ' his life to his counti-y while in the service in France. His writings form a valuable contribu- tion to the literature of this flower, and undoubtedly stimulated the interest of a gTeat many persons in the merits of the gladiolus. His enthusiasm and unbounded energy in behalf of flori- culture in the west, will be missed very much. Let us hope that among those whose candles were lighted at his flam- ing torch of floricultural leadership, there may come forth leaders worthy to carry forward the work of telling interestingly the story of the culture of flowers. Florists' Hail Association. A large amount of routine business was transacted at the annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association, held in Arcadia auditorium, Detroit, Mich., August 20. Oflicers for the ensuing year were elected as follows : E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind., president; J. F. Am.- mann, Edwardsville, 111., vice-preside/it; James W. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa., treas- urer; John G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary. Directors elected, to serve three years, are E. G. Hill, J. P. Am- mann and Anders Rasmussen, New Al- bany, Ind. The thirty-.SfcCond as.sess- ment will be levied March 1, 1020. The report of the secretary for the year ending August 1, 1919, showed the total amount paid for losses during the year to be .$26,954.01. The total re- ceipts, including last year's balance, were $70,860.79. The disbursements were $39,648.27, leaving a cash balance on hand of .$.31,212.20. The total num- ber of members at the date of closing the report was 1,604, the total of glass insured being equivalent to 4.>,131,271 square feet. Unadjusted losses, August 1, did not exceed $1,300. Florists Not Profiteers. Senator Reed, democrat, Missouri, says : "I have been asked what I have to say about that part of the president's message which proposes an mterstate licensing system for business. I am in favor of the enforcement and, if neces- sary, the strengthening of laws to pre- vent combinations and forestall artifi- cial control of prices, but I am opposed to putting the business of the country in leading strings, to be 3Tianipulate.d by a lot of jacks in Washington." Possibly, the senator has heard of the federal horticultural board. But at present, no one can charge the florists with being profiteers. The cut flower situation reminds me of an old story that originated in Senator Reed's state. A divorce case was being ti-ied in court. The defendant was a wealthy stockman who had no society aspira- tions; but his wife, had. The judge af- ter listening for a time said : "Lady, I see nothing wrong with your husband, tell me your differences." She replied ; "The difference is that I soar up and he soars down." It is a question worthy of debate by the Society of American Florists and its publicity committees in convention assembled, that when, prices of every- thing else are soaring up, the price of flowers is "soaring" down. And as all of the florists are tax- payers, here is something from the .lournal t:f Commerce, a business man's paper, that should interest them : "A few years ago the taxpayer hardly existed, except when he drank whiskey or smoked a cigar. But his business is now carefully scrutinized and he has to tell all about his salary, and the strong arm of the .government is laid upon him every time he travels, and the treasury marks him for its own if he pays $10 for a pair of shoes, and a high authority in the clothing trade gives S16 as the price, though there are shoes of lower price. "And the taxpayer, now that he is thoroughly identified and his resources are approximately known, has not only got to support the government but he has got to support the railroad brother- hoods, and if he does that he need not imagine that anyone else in need of money will overlook him." No loyal American will balk at sup- porting his government. The point we wish to make is, that the taxpayers are being called on more and more to sup- port a crowd of tax featers and so called "efficiency experts" whose great- est elficiency consists in meddling in and hampering other people's business, ness. Ei;rkk.\, Calif-: — According to the Humboldt Times of August 3, market- ing of 1,500,000 bulbs by the Cottage Gardens Nurseries is under way, the sales reaching $40,000, which the re- ceiver says, indicates that the com- pany's financial danger point is passed. Canadian Horticultural Association. The twenty-second annual conven- tion of the Canadian Horticultural As- sociation, held at Toronto, Ont., August 12-14, an account of the first day's pro- ceedings of which was given in our issue of August 16, page 192, was well attended by delegates from all parts of the Dominion v/ith quite a represen- tation from the United States and its closin.g marks one of the most interest- ing meetings of the organization. The business session of the second day was devoted to the retailers who were honored ■with the presence of Pres- ident J. F. Ammann and Secretary John Young of the Society of American Florists; Philip Breitmeyer, of Detroit, Mich., and Albert Pochelon, secretary of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, also of that city. A motion was of- fered, and being duly carried, the Ca- nadian Retail Florists' Association was formed with the following oflicers : George Geraghty, president; V. Mac Alpine, vice-president; S. A. McFadden, secretary; Mrs. P. Waters, treasurer. The executive committee is composed of George Dicks, F. McKenna, A. R. King, F. Smith, J. J. Higgins and Mrs. Hill. Messrs. Ammann, Young, Breit- meyer and Pochelon gave strong talks on the subjects of publicity and co- operation, which resulted in 35 sub- scriptions to the publicity fund and eight applications for membership in the F. T. D. The afternoon and even- ing were pleasantly spent in picnick- ing at Long Branch, where a supper was served, followed by dancing. The feature of the third session was the address of Herman Simmers, who had for his topic, "Bulbs and Their Fu- ture," which brought out many inter- esting points in the bulb-growing indus- trj', but the consensus of. opinion was that this stock could not be produced as advantageously in America as in foreign countries, owing to the differ- ence in labor costs and ■working hours. At the fourth session, H. .T. Moore of Niagara Falls, Ont., presented a care- fully compiled report on plant regis- tration. Officers for the following year were elected as follows : E. B. Hamilton. London, Ont., pi-esident; W. B. Grove, Hamilton. Ont., first vice-president; E. J. Hay, Brockville, Ont., second vice- president; H. J. Eildy, Montreal, Que., secretary-treasurer : Executives for three years, W. C. Hall, Montreal, and Sam Jordan, Peterboro, Ont.; for two years, H. J. Moore, Niagara Falls; for one year, V. McAlpine, Sudbury, Ont. On Friday, the visitors were the guests of the local committee and en- joyed a trip to Queen Victoria park and Niagara Falls. The trade exhibits proved an inter- esting attraction and I'nany orders were reported placed for the various sup- plies. A pleasing feature in connection with the annual banquet, which was held at the Prince George hotel, was the pre- sentation to Retiring President Doug- las of a handsome easy chair. Mid-West Horticultural Exposition. The Mid-West Horticultural Exposi- tion, the chief object of which wili be to stimulate the production throughout the state of lo^va of flowers, fruits and vegetables, will be held at Des Moines. November 11-14, under the auspices of the Iowa State Horticultural Society. In addition to the displays, there will he demonstrations and lecture.s on how 1919. The American Florist. 271 to increa^se production, preparing crops for shipment, etc. While competition in the exposition is open to the world, the premium list, however, includes only such products as can be grown or pre- pared in Iowa to compete with those ofEere.l in any other market. Twenty-six thousand square feet of floor space in the Des Moines Coliseum will be devoted to th,; exposition. The .schedule offering over $5,0 1'^' of comins state fairs ^X^t^ oHll =?-i. '«'''«^^<^B of-the snperi" dr4r?*fe.°t', l'//a"r"S"rt'aiSle-'°'"^"""^*' m^F^^ 20-29 Des Moines— Iowa State Pair fi'nm,,?"';?^'. ^;^-"-l--- ^^UDertote,>dent of hor- ticuituie. Hon. Wesley Greene. State House Bes Momes, superintendent of floricultnre F ^l^^ ^^"?^- CoIumbu^Ohio State Fair. N E. Shaw, Columbus, secretary of aericultnre st^trriir'" ■tT'^^i.v g=""r" v^irf »'■" Pan!!'"sSfcer^t'l°n^en?1,^f'flJ'r?ru!f^^^: ^--- «*• Sttt^Yl-J^ P^?,*^";f«'- , 6. Lincoln-Nebraska state i> air. C. G. Marsli.-ill. Arlinsrton suner- mtendent of horticulture: B. R. B. Weber Un- coln, su.nermtendent of floriculture. FH^r^'l""*^ Jn"', Iidifi^PoWs-Indiana State ^f L,?- !!■ Taylor Boonville. suoerintendent of horticulture and floriculture. Stnte'Mr" ^'^^ '^'i^'ins-West Vireinia P»1,^''*T5^ t ^'i,K Douglas-WyomlnK State « u »• . ^- Hobson, Douelas. superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 8-13. Louisville— Kentucl;v State Fair. Prof. H. E. Niswonger, Lexinstou. su- perintendent of horticulture; Wm. Rabe Ver- sailles, superintendent of floriculture. September 8-13. Helena— Montana State Fair A. L. Strausz, Missoula, superintendent of hor- ticulture and floriculture. September 8-13. Syracuse— New Yorii State Fair. Chas. G. Porter, Albion, superintendent of liorticulture; David Lumsden. CoUeee of Acri- culture^ Ithaca^ superintendent of floriculture. September 8-13, West Allis, MUwaulsee— Wis- consin State Fair, N. A. Easmussen. Oshliosh. superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 9-12, White River Junction— Ver- mont State Fair. Dr. H. Stafford. Brattleboro. superintendent of horticulture. September 13-20. Hutchinson— Kansas State Fair. O. F. Whitney, State Capitol. Toocka. superintendent of horticulture: Mrs. E. E- Pentz, Hutchinson, superintendent of floricul- ture. September 16-19, Grand Rapids— West Michi- gan Fair. Allen B, Robinette. Grand Rapids, superintendent of horticulture. September 8-13. Fallon Nevada State Pair. S. B. Doten, Reno, superintendent of horticul- ture: C. A, Norcross, Reno, superintendent of floriculture. September 22-27, Salem. — Oregon State Fair. L. M. Graham, Forest Grove, superintendent of horticulture: C. B. Clancey, Salem, superintend- ent of floriculture. September 23-27, Pueblo. — Colorado State Pair. J. N. Salter, Pueblo, superintendent of horti- culture. October 6-11, Richmond. — VirRinia State Fair. W. C. Saundei-s. Mutual building. Richmond, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. October 27-31, Columbia. — South Carolina Agri. and Mech. Society State Fair. D. F. Elird, secretary, Columbia, 272 The American Florist. Aug. 23, .264 .264 .266 .206 .269 TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, S1.50 a vear- Canada $.'.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us ciiange of address always Bend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Amebican Florist has accepted only trade adveriisements. . Adveriisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the epinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 64 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS The Detroit convention 253 — Big attendance at splendid meeting ^.253 — Wednesday's proceedings 254 —President-elect Miller (portrait) 255 — President Ammann's address 255 —Vice-president-elect P. C. W, Brown 258 — Secretary Young's report 258 — Treasurer's report 2^ — President's reception 260 —Committee on president's address 2b0 —Tariff and legislative committee 261 National flower show committee report 261 -Development of American products 262 — Eeport of . promotion bureau 262 School gardens committee report 2m —Smith memorial committee report — The trade exhibition — Convention notes — Trade visitors —Florists' Telegraph Delivery •■■••■ —Indies' Society of American Florists -OJ —American Gladiolus Society ■±-' —Florists' Hail Association "I^j^ Florists not profiteers • ■ • -' Canadian Horticultural Association ^^u Mid-West Horticultural Exposition ^JJ Rochester, N. Y '.^-id St. Louis '. ] '271 Providence 071 Obituary 271 —Charles Spongier 271 — William Amos ^--^ State fairs '......2'i2 Personal ^ 070 Plant Quarantine No. 37 - - Belgian window-glass industry -^;; Formaldehyde ' • ' ' ^™ Department of agriculture year book -^- fierman trade "^.'^ Louisville 07R Chicago 07C1 San Francisco ^ Toledo .......'....•■ f,^^ Cincinnati ^^-j Columbus Tif,n Boston ;^o Baltimore "^^ Kansas City, Mo ;^^^ Philadelphia ^^^_ New York ^^p Fort Wayne, Ind - The seed trade ^Illinois seed law conference Fertilisers and farm machinery. . — Sucar beet acreage in 1010 — Imports at New York Clover seed situation in Michigan. Tlie nursery trade ^ ^^ —Insects heln control others •_> - — Ass'n of Amer. Cemetery Superintendents. .3'>- — Rose stops clock ^ - — Sumac in demand "''- Market gardeners S'l-l — Cantaloupe damage in California -M-! —California -vegetable standardization law... 304 Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 314 -Cabbage in Ohio menaced by yellows ...... 304 — Leaky potatoes 304 — Soil sterilization 304 — Vegetable markets '^^^ The Detroit convention of the So- ciety of American Florists lias gone down into history as one of the best business meetings on record, with a very large and representative attendance. 2!H'. 206 206 206 207 207 Personal. FreO H. Hov.ard, of Los Angeles, Calif., left Chicago, August 17, for Portland. Ore., where he will .ioin Pres- ident J. D. Eisele, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. Pa., enroute to Cali- fornia. Plant Quarantine No. 3?. IMPORTS FROM CONTIGUOUS COUNTRIES. Importations of nursery stock, other plants and seeds from contiguous coun- tries, the entry of which will not be at- tended by serious risk to the agricul- ture, horticulture, and floriculture of the Xlnited States, are permitted by an amendment to the plant quarantine act, according to an announcement by the United States department of agriculture. The amendment linown as "No. 'd ta regulations .supplemental to Quarantine No. 37." is effective August 16, 1010. Under it, the secretary of agriculture may issue permits, when applications are" made, authorizing the entry into the United States of such nursery s!tock, other plants and seeds when they are free from disease and insect pests, and it is known that their entry will not be attended by serious risk. Importation? under this new regula- tion are limited to specific classes of nursery stock, plants and seeds whicii can be consitlered as peculiar to sucli contiguous countries, and are not mere reproductions of imported stock from foreign countries, and which are not available in sufficient quantities in the United States. It does not apply to plants and seeds governed by special quarantines and other restrictive orders other than Quarantine No. 37, which is now in force. In addition to the cer- tificate as to freedom of pests required in connection with ail plant importa- tions the invoice covering the material offered for entry under this regulation must be accompanied by a certificate of a duly authorized official of the coun- try of origin, stating that the materia.! has been produced or grown in the country from which it is proposed to be exported. Belgian Window-Glass Industry. Pelgian window-glass factories did not, in general, suffer very much from the German occupation, and -would have been able tc operate very quickly after the armistico if there had not arisen very great difficulties in transporta- tion, which brought about a shortage of food and raw materials, according to Consul Charles R. Nasmith, at Brus- gel?, The lav:t of February and in March two factories started up, one of which uses the old process of glass blowing by hand, and the other produces by ■.rie.ans of machines. The other Belgian factories are very anxious to begin operating, but they have had to deal with very gi'eat difficulties in regard to labor. The "ivorkmen demand not only very high Mages but also certain new conditions under which they are to work —and it has been very difficult to corne to .an agreement. If an arrange- ment is made this will mean the light- ing up of nine to 10 more ovens, with a -.-ocnthly production of 12,000,000 to i,'^,ftOOOCO' SMUare feet. .\ccording' to the last statistics, the average ?-nonthly production oi: the Bel- gian -windcw-glass factories for the first seven months of 1914 was 20.- 000.000 to 25,0.00,000 square feet. The two factories which are operatin.g at present ere producing together about 2,000,000 sriuare feet per month. The yiresent eost price of the glass, com- pared with the price in *914, is about four limes as much. It is likely, how ever, t'lat it will be lower later on. Formaldehyde. For approximately the past 10 years. The American Florist has been recom- mending the use of formaldehyde, in solution, for the better keeping of cut flowers, particularly in the hot summer months when stock such as asters and other flowers with soft stems and fol- iage will foul the water overnight. Health authorities will not permit the use of this drug in milk, which while it keeps it sweet, prevents fermentation and interferes with digestion when it is taken into the stomach. Its action is the same, when used to prevent deterioration of foliage of cut flowers, three drops in a quart of water, keeping the stems and foliage sweet and clean for 48 hours. The best method of applying is by means of an or- dinary dash bottle, which holds about a pint of water. To this add a tea- spoon full of formaldehyde. A dash or two of .this solution in a quart or two quart jar is sufficient. It has no ap- parent effect on the life or lasting qu.ali- ties of the flower, but prevents fermen- tation or decay of the stems or foliage. In the hot weather, the fungus in the cutting bed or box of seedlings will .sometimes carry them off in a night. The same formaldehyde solution, or about a tablespoonful to a gallon can of water, will check this at once, as it effectually prevents all forms of fungus growth. Formaldehyde is a stock ar- ticle, and can be procured in small quantities at any drugistore. Department of Agriculture Year Book. "We are in receipt of the Yearbook of the United States de-partmenl of agriculture for 1018, included in which, among other interesting features, are the follOM'ing articles : "The Old and the New in Corn Culture," by H. Howard Biggar, bureau of plant in- dustr\' : "The Place of Rye in Amer- ican Agriculture," by Clyde E. Deigh- ty, in charge of eastern wheat and rye investigations; "Some Effects of the War upon t'ne Seed Industry of the United States," by W. A. Wheeler and G. C. Edier, bureau of mai-kets; "Farm Woodlands and War," by Henry S. Graves, forest service: "How Weevils Get into Beans," by E. A. Back, bu- reau of entomology; "Sisal and Hen- equen as Binder-twine Fibers." by H. T. Edwards, bure.au of plant industry: "The Commercial Apple Industry in the United States," by .1. C. Folger. bureau cf crop estimates: "Ai-able Land in the United States," by O. E. Baker and H. M. Strong, office of farm management; also lists of the agricultural colleges and experiment stations in the United States and names and addresses of state officers in charge of co-operative agricultural extension work. German Trade. Germany wants new trade outlets and has already been working toward that end, according to the Boston News Bureau. The advantage will be taken if possible, through American firms willing- to lend their names and assis- tance to furthering- the trade of Ger- man houses. Belief that their German identity would militate against them here has caused their representatives to endeavor to cover their movements. The loss of direct connections in this country through the activity of the alien property custodian and the seizure of property in Great Britain will take years to remove if it can ever be effected. 1919. The American Florist. 273 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Tsfpe, 12 Cents Per line. Each Insertion. Display, S1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitnation AVanted — As liead grardener or superintendent of private place or institution. Middle aged; Sootcli: best of reference as to character, habits and ability Understand all branches of gardening; well up in landscape work. Kxpect good salary; no objec- tion to distance. Address Key 411, care American Florist. For Sale — 50 boxes greenhouse glass. 18 inches wide. A. double strength, $4.50. Address. Key -11;^, eare American Florist. For Sale. — -A. retail establishment of S.OOO feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in. first .class condition. Ad- ilress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring-, Wm. Kagre. Petoskey, Mich, Situation Wanted lly ^o d all round grower: single, have 34 years exDeri*'nce. Addrt'ss Key 4 1 5, care American Florist. Help Wanted Gardener as foreman of private country place. Must have thorough knowledge of trees, shrubs and greenhousfe work, and be able to handle men. S ngle or married. Apply stating terms. Key 4 14, care American Florist. Foreman Wanted Workiiiii foR-nian. Must be flrst-clMss rose grower. Also ea^iable of grow in i: Cjirnations. chrysanthemums find trenerHl stock . Steiidy position ;ind sood salary to thfi rit:ht man who can furii'sh the proper references. Address Key 391, care American Florist. Wanted for Connlry Place Man and wife. Head workinp jiiirdener; must understand flowers, shrubbery, lawns, vptjetables and propagatinv: house. Wife must be good plain cook; neat housekeeper. Owners occupy property May to October and employ their town servants during occupancy in addition to couple wanted, who are to remain on the property as caretaUere. First-class accommodations, with all modern improvements. None others but first-class people, with refer- ences as lo character and ability, need apply. For further information, address F. C. SOULE, care Merrell-Soule Company. SYRACUSE, N. Y. A RARE OPPORTUNITY For One or Two live Men. A. modern retail flower and seed store in the heart of Lowell, Massachusetts a thriving city of 120.000, r'-([uirini; a force tf five people and de- livery truck and chiinffeur. is offered for sale, together with 3.T Geo feet of glass, which supplies the store, well ^tocked and ready to continue wlipre I Ir-ave ofl". 'I'he greenhouses are ideally located 'n the bank cf the Merrimack river, between two cities. Lowell and Lawrence, two miles from Loweh ana six miles from Lawrence, providing a good market between the two cities. This is an e3tal)lished business of thirty years' standing, and has grown steadily in size and reputition. The reason for my selling is ill health Any man who understands will see that what I am offcrini: is a life experience and an oppor- tanity seldom offered. J. J. McM\NMOK, 6 Prescotl St., LOWELL, MASS. HELP WANTED AN ORCHID GROWER. One that is competent lo take charge of the growing of orchids. State ex- perience, reference and talary expected. W. J. fi M. S. Ve sey. Fort Wayne, Ind, Partner Wanted For Florist or Vegetable Growing. .V Western I'onnsj IvMiiiM llorist, forheallli rta- sons, wants a pani,er, bioiile preferred, to carry on the business on a share basis. No large amountof funds reiiuired, but unquestioned refer- ences as to honesty and abilily. -\ddress Key 412, care American Florist. Selected Boiler Tubes Thoroughly cleaned inside and outside and trimmed. All sizes. First-class condition. Complete stock In New and Second-tiand Fipe, Fittings, Valves, Eolleis, Etc. LEVINE & CO., 3738-46 South Halsted Street, f^hi^anA Phone Boulevard 9354. V» 11 1 ^ a J| W NURSERYMEN FLORISTS AND SEEDSMEN Headquarters for first-class help, furnished free of charge to employers. Tractor hands, teamsters, general men for farms, single and married, all nationalities. Phone Main 5074 DIAMOND AGENCY 557 W. MADISON STREET. CHICAGO, ILL. VtfVVVVVVVVUV^^%VVVl^^A/W^WAV^^W/UW^W^VUl^PUV^f^^Wy New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 274 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Jeanne d^Arc. Cuuronne d* Ur» PEONIES for FLORISTS 100 S!4.<)0 SfMO.OO 3.00 20.00 3.00 20.00 3.00 2.1.O0 :;.(;o 2.-).oo 22.50 WE have an exceptionally large stock of our own growing Strictly true to name, all in strong di- visions, with from 2 to S eyes each. Varieties marked thus (*) are particularly suitable for Florists. WHITE AND LIGHT SORTS. Each Doz. Albatre. Large, compact. Milk white center edged carmine $0.50 Carnea Triumphans. Guards and crown pale pink, collar amber-white, fragrant, mid-season 40 Charlemagne. Lilac-white with blush center: fragrant, free. L.ate, extra. . .-10 *Conronne d'Or. Snow-white, yellow reflex, very large. Late; a splendid long distance shipper • • • • •••0 *Duchess lie Nemours (Calot). Sul- phur-white with greenish reflex, cup shape ■ • •*'* Dnke of Wellington. Very large well formed sulphur-white bloom, stems very firm and long; fragrant -"> *Festiva (Drop White). Large, full, rose-shaped bloom, creamy white flecked with carmine *■> •FestlTa Maxima. Flowers of Immense size 7 to 8 inches in diameter, snow- white with red blotches on edges of center petals • ■ -4" Jeanne d'Aro. Soft pink, center sul- phur-white and pale pink, very frag- rant. Valuable for cut flowers »o La TuUpe. Delicate rose, fading to creamy white, tipped with carmine; very large bloom, late •^•' Madame Breon. Guards rosy-flesh, cen- ter creamy white, fading to pure white. Large long stem, fragrant, early ^••■V-;,- 'Madame de Verneville. Guard petals sulphur-white, center delicate rose, one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes 4U Marie Lemoine. Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, carmine tips. Fragrant • ■ • •'"' *Qncen Victoria.. White, center petals tipped carmine, large, one of the best cut early LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE. "Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose, of medium size. A creamy white collar of narrow petals mingled with the white outer petals. A fine cut flower variety and a good producer. Early 40 3.00 25.00 NURSERIES: Western Springs, 111. .40 .40 20.00 :?.G0 25.00 3.00 full bloom; flower sorts, .30 2.40 15.00 LIGHT AND DARK PINK AND ROSE — Cont'd. Each Doz. 100 Eugenie Verdier. Delicate flesh pink, very tall, free and very beautiful. Midseason .$0.50 Faust. Delicate flesh with a dark cen- ter. Midseason ^'Kohlnoor. Shell pink, very free, splendid cut flower sort. Midseason. Madame Forel. Immense, compact, ball-shaped bloom. Clear deep rose. Strong stems, very fragrant. Late.. .40 3.00 25.00 ''^Marguerite Gerard. Large, compact, semi-rose developing into a crown with stamens. Very pale hydrangea pink, fading to nearly white, central petals flecked dark carmine. Late. . .70 7.00 ~'M. Jules Elie. Very large globular flowers with broad imbricated petals, glossy pink, silver reflex. Fragrant .00 *SouT. de G. Calot. Large satiny bloom, pink; splendid cut flower 40 Souv. de L'Exp. Vnlverselle. Brilliant rose. One of the flnest 40 RED AND CRIMSON. *Felix Crousse. One of the best red sorts, large double ball-shaped flow- ers. Free bloomer .10 Glolre de Douai. Immense, glowing, deep crimson 40 'La Grange. Very desirable on account of its striking red color, heavy stem, and large double flowers 45 Louis van Houtte. Deep carmine-rose tipped silver, with fiery reflex. Semi- rose type. Fragrant 25 M. Martin Caliuzac. Medium sized, globular, semi-rose type. Dark pur- ple garnet with black reflex. The darkest peony known. Strong, vig- orous grower. Free bloomer. Mid- . season 2.25 M. Krelase. Large compact, dark sol- ferino red with silvery tips; strong, upright, free bloomer 40 3.00 25.00 ""Oflicinalis Rul>ra Plena. This is the old fashioned red: the most brilliant of all reds 40 3.00 25.00 UNNAMED PEONIES. Divided Boots of from 2 to 5 eyes. Doz. 100 Double White and Pink Sl.SO S14.00 Double Red 2.40 15.00 Double Mixed, two to five eyes 1.75 12.00 PEONIES IN CASE LOTS. For several years we have sold specially packed cases. The roots are young and each has 2 to 5 eyes. These cases contain 75 double white, 75 double pink and 50 double red, each color separate — 200 roots in all. Price, Case for $25.00. We cannot divide cases. CHICAGO NEW YORK $4.00 $30.00 3.00 20.00 3.00 20.00 ."iO.OO 6.00 40.00 3.00 25.00 3.G0 25.00 4.00 30.00 3.00 2.'S.0n 4.00 :!0.00 2.40 15.00 VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Society of Florists will offer a silver cup for the amateur that wins the greatest number of first prizes at the flower shows at the Liberty Insurance bank building dur- ing the present season. Quite a. number from this city are attending' the Detroit convention, among- others, Anders Rasmussen, H. G. Walker, "William Mann. Henry Fuchs and Joseph Able. Bryant & Brady have torn down their range and disposed of the material. H. G. W. Lewiston, Me. — Ernest Saunders has purchased the property on Lisbon street which he has occupied for his store. Portland, Ore. — Crout & Wilson are adding' one house, 30x100 feet, which will give them one of the largest glass areas in this vicinitj-. 1919. The American Florist. 275 CARRY ON 'T^HE Detroit Convention was a great success, and every one antici- pates a prosperous year. The pros- perity of the season just passed will come again on condition that every one in the game will CARRY ON We have made added preparations for a larger supply of "Flowers of Superior Quality." Start right. Use the nation's most expressive flowers. Price List sent on request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. %. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the }\oTlI.V. stock is in good supply, but business the past week has not been as brisk as It might be, although it compares favorably with that of the same period of last year. Gladioli are in heav>' supply and in g-ood demand at all times. Practically all the stores are featuring them in quantity, and while most of the stock shows the effect of the hot weather, there is a certain amount of very good flowers, especially in some varieties. Asters are seen at some of tlie stores in quantity, and are moving Avell, especially in the better grades, Tv'hich command high prices. American Beauty roses continue to clean up well each day at high summer figures. Mrs. Charles Russell and Columbia are sell- ing nicely, and there is a good call for Sunburst and Killarney Brilliant. Roses in general are in fair svipply, and are reaching the market in fairly good condition. Gypsophila is practically sold out and more could be used to good advantage in this market. Some of the supply houses bought heavily in this line this year, which cleaned up bntli the local supply, and that which reached here from Colorado this sea- son. Lilies are in short supply. Dai- sies, calendulas, snapdragons, cornflow- ers, milkweed, pond lilies and other jniscellaneous stock is to be had. There were many visitors in the wholesale market this week, most of whom were on their way to the Detroit convention, consequently the supply houses were quite busy and booked some good or- ders. Vacations are in order every- where, but at the same time everyone is busy making preparations for the fall trade. NOTES. Herbert A. Clausen, of the America Flower Shop, Denver, Colo., spent sev- A.T.PYFER&CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO eral days here this week on business, and then left with the local delegation for Detroit to attend the S. A. F. con- vention. He will visit several of the large eastern markets after the con- vention, and will stop off here on his way home. He called on his old fri?nd, T. D. Long, at Vaughan's Seed Store, and of course, the two old "Denverites" had a pleasant visit. Mr. Clausen learned, while talking with E. F. Win- terson, that he used to work in Denver in his younger days. J. H. McGorrlsh, who is opening ii new store under the name of the Art Floral Co., Des Moines, la., at 515 Grand avenue, was a visitor this week. He is a .graduate of the Culver Mili- tary Academy, Culver, Ind., and had a pleasant visit with John Poehlmann. who also received his diploma from the same school. The Bohannon Floral, Co. had the order for the Plamondoh wedding last week, ' which included a large church decoration. Mr. Bohannon and wife left this week for a visit in Califoi-nia. The Bergman-Koropp Co., manufac- turers of artificial foliage, are located at 4553 Elston avenue. This firm was one of the exhibitors at the Detroit convention this week. Miss Nettie Parker, secretary of A. T. Pyfer & Co., arrived home from a trip to Yellowstone Park in time to .ioin the local delegation to the Detroit convention. ue«.\e\s \-s\ O\«io\\as 30 East Randolph Street. Percy Jones INC. Wliolesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHIG'GO ILL. John Reardon, of the agricultural experiment station at Ames, la., called upon a number of his old friends here last week. Fred Krauss, better known as "Mickey." of the E. F. Winterson Co., /s enjoying a two weeks' vacation. Herbert Hansen, of the Peter Rein- berg force, is back from a pleasant va- cation spent in Michigan. Miss Zandra Anderson, with the John tvruchten Co., is spending her vacation In the east. Dick Rolston, with Knoble Bros., Cleveland. O., is visiting old acquaint- ances here. 2919. The American Florist. 277 -MiiiiiiiiMiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 182 North Wabash Avenue U O. Phone. Randolpk 631 CHICAGO ■ |"WE HAVE IT"! 1 If it is obtainable in the Great Chicago Market — j I Everything in Cut Flowers and Greens. | I GET ACQUAINTED WITH | I Chicago's Leading, Most Modern, Livest, Progressive | I and Centrally Located Wholesale Cut Flower House | 1 Make arrangements with us now for your fall and winter § I supply. You cannot possibly do any better elsewhere. 1 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ Fine SupDly of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUNBIA $5.00 to $15.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White Killarnev, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland. $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES /^ H I tf^ /t €* €\ CENTRAL 601 and 2846 V^rilV»A%Uw 278 The American Flokist. Aug. 23, The secret of successful merchandising is continually supplying your customers with quality stock at the right prices. Our stock will always please your trade. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. 30 East Randolph St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO J. L. Raske is comfortably settled in his new store at 176 West Jackson boulevard, which is a great improve- ment over the old stand a few doors east. Everything- has been arranged to render service, and it is a pleasure to find a place so laid out that not a minute is lost in the filling of an order. Mr\ Raske has Duncan Robertson with him, who needs no introduction to the local trade, owing to his past record in this city. Charles Drissler, with Wietor Bros., received a letter from Charlie Kohn, who was with the American troops overseas but returned some time ago and has been in an eastern hospital several months. He is taking up a special course in landscape gardening- at the expense of the government and has the best wishes of all his friends here for every success in his new un- dertaking. Kennicott Bros. Co. is showing some of the finest outdoor asters that have reached this market this season, and are bringing $7 per 100 in the best grade. The grower that is shipping them in is using the overhead irrigat- ing system, which is certainly proving to be worth while this season when one considers the low prices most of the stock has averaged so far. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation is supplying its trade with some ' fine pink gladioli, which reached here from northern Michigan. No one at the place seems to know what pai-ticu- lar variety it is, but it is worth invos tigating. Zech & Mann report business iis brisk with a strong demand for glad- ioli, which are arriving in good supplv at thi.<5 establishment. Roses are more plentiful here, with Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia having a good call. Geo. A. Kuhl, of Pekin, who has been at the Presbyterian hospital, expects to return home this week. Mr. Kuhl greatly regretted his inability to attend the convention this year. CUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas Mention the American Florist when writing Phil .Schupp, of the J. A. Budlong Co., and Peter Duris, of the Central Floi-al Co.. decided to attend the con- vention at the last moment, leaving Tuesday noon, August 19. The shipping trade has been good right along at A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store and the local demand has been as good as can be expected and much better than last season. O. A. & L. A. Tonner are giving- their establishment a new dress of white paint. Henry Arnold is doing the decfi- rating and is making a mighty nice- job of it. The Joseph Poerster Co. is pleasing- its trade with some especially woll- grown gladioli, particularly Schwaberi, which are certainly fine. Herbert Hansen is b^R e-xo F*HONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL257Z 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago Roses-Asters-Oladioli IN QUANTITY Complete Line of Other Seasonable Stock Get the best. Place your order with us. Great care is taken in the execution of every order, so that all stock will reach you in the best possible salable condition. We also have a Complete Line of Greens sc^ San Francisco. BEST SUMMER DEMAND IN YEAKS. Trade is in much better shape Just now than it has been for many years at the corresponding- season. There seems to have been only a slight let wv in the buying by the public. In former years, summer months have always been looked upon as a lean period for the grower and retailer, but it does not hold good this year as nearly all the stores find plenty to do right along. The florists' windows are beginning to take on a touch of autumn with the large displays of chrysanthemums ;ind asters. Chrysanthemums are coming along rapidly, and now may be had in yellow, white and pink. Golden Glow is improving in quality every day, and is to be seen everywhere. They bring $2.00 per dozen. Early Frost is much in demand, but as yet, the supply is some- what limited. There is also a pink variety coming in, but is in short supply. Asters have come along with a great rush, and have dropped con- siderably in price. While and pink are the best sellers. Light lavender is also in demand. The purple and rose colors move slowly, the public appar- ently not being interested in these shades. The supply of roses is fair. There are none too many of the better grade arriving. Quite a lot of the stock is mildewed and is hard to dispose of. except for funeral work. There are no Ruspolls at present. Some extra nice Hadley is setn, and is a good seller. Of the other varieties, Columbia and Ophelia move best. Cecile Brunner is again In .short supply. Mrs. Aaron Ward is also f|uite scarce. The gladioli supply still keeps up. Good stock re- tails at from .fl.2.^ to $1..50 per dozen. Sweet peas are still to be seen, and nearly all of the stock being handled now is first class, the stem and color bein^ good for so late in the season. The li.ght colors move best. There are no cattleyas or other orchids of any kind to be had. Many inquiries for this .stock are received every day. Garden- ias are beginning to arrive a little more freely now, and it is not expected that this item will be in short supply again. Snapdragons are rapidly going off crop. There is a plentiful supply of dahlias in all grades, but It is only first class stock that finds a market. The street pec'.dlers are handling the bulk of the cut. Zinnias are coming along slowly, and are being largely used in decora- tive work. The supply of carnations is beginning to shorten up, and until the new crop comes along, they will not be so plentiful as heretofore. All outdoor stock is in ample supply. Pot grown celosias are much in favor at pi-esent, owing to the excellent quality offered. NOTES . A very interesting flower show was held by the California State Floral Society, August 8, at Yosemite hall on Golden Gate avenue. The room was crowded during the day and evening to see the fine display of dahlias and other seasonable stock that was placed on exhibition. It must be said that the quality of the dahlias shown was extra good. A very comprehensive display of perennials was also staged. No ad- mittance fe3 was charged and the ex- pense of the show was borne by the society. The stock of neplirolepis and other foliage plants at the Ferneries, of which H. Pliith is the proprietor, is all in great condition. Mr. Plath also has a fine lot of primulas coming along for the holidays. It is also worthy to note here, that he is the only grower in the trade in this neighborhood who allows his employes a half holiday on Satur- day. Since putting this rule into ef- fect, he finds that his employes work better, and are more contended and he A Sales Report should be a proof of prices for which a Grower's products are sold. To be satisfied on the OhH PLAN OF S\IvES ACCOUNTING, just be- cause a feeling of satisfaction does not mean anything to a Grower and is the principal cause of "Much Shifting" among growers. Ovir SALES REPORT is a real reason for a Grower to be kept SATISFIED.— SATISFACTION with the OLD PLAN is only Satisfaction— not PROOF.— YOUR PROTECTION KENNICOTT BROS. CO. CHICAGO 'Under Grower's Superyision" and "TRUE TO NAME" 280 The American Florist. Aug. 23^ Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. A WORD TO THE WISE— Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score. We Have as Fine a Lot of Summer Roses of Every Variety Gladioli as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line Of Koses. We are exceptionally strong on DOLble White KU' larney,tbe only WhiteKillarney that stays "white" during the hot sammer months Once used, yOU Witl Want no Other. Of Qaality Stock, all colors, at reasonable prices. M c4^kyc ^^^^y snpply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the nkSllCl 3 large, iihuwy kind also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice Stock of Daisies. Calendulas. Candytuft, Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Gypsophiia and all other Seasonable Stock. HARRISII LILIES are scarce but we can supply SUBRUM and ALBUM. DON'T FORGET US ON GREENS, AS WE HAVE ASPARAGUS. SPRENGERi. FERNS. ADIANTUM, GALAX. It you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CLOSED ALI. DAY SUNDAr. We are in daily toncb with market condltlona, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent ns receiving snch benefit!. J is much pleased with the results ob- tained. Enomoto Bros, have a large acreage devoted to chrysantliemums ag-ain this season. They are now cutting Golden alow. They have also a large collec- tion of pompons growing at this nurs- ery. Their carnations are coming along* rapidly, and they expect to have a largo cut shortly from the new crop. Thpy feel confident that the shipping trade will be a success again this fall, as far as chrysanthemums are concerned. Domotc Bros.' range of glass is fasC getting into shape for the coming sea- .son's tra.de. The large rose houses are making a fine showing now, and all the newly planted stock is making ex- cellent grow th. Tliey are giving all the new eastern varieties a trial. Their nursery stock all looks to be in first cla.'^s shape. They have a fine collec- tion cf Japanese plants in all varieties. Nets Peterson, proprietor of the Pen- insula Nursery, is sending in a cut of carnations that would be hard to ex- cel anywhere. This grower's stock al- way.s commands a premium in tliis market. ."Vs a grower, Mr. Peterson has few equals in this vicinity. He has quite .a few novelties, which he is' try- ing" out this season. Ail of his ciit 1= disposed of in this city. Julius Eppstein, proprietor of the St. TTrancis Hotel Flower Sliop, has had a busy week with decorations. He says his trade has been greatly hampered by the .scarcity of crchids. This flower is one of liis leading specialities, of which he handles great quantities. He is looking forward to a busy season, and is arranging to handle it all in an exr.editious manner. The Charles C. Navlet Company is jTiaking attractive window displays of new dahlias at their Market street store. Mr. Navlet has been on a visit to the various seed growers in tha state. He also expects to do a heavy plant trade (his season, and has contracted for a large supply of both fruit and or.na- mental trees. The Western Evergreen Co. has a large force busy just now getting their fall supply in shape. They have a nuin- ber of men gathering decorative greens in the woods all the year round. Their shipping trade has reached large pro- portions, owing to the fact that they are always striving to please their cus- tomers. .\rnold Belli, of the Art Floral Com- pany, has returned from a vacation spent among the Sante Cruz mountains. While there, he paid a visit to all the prominent gladiolus growers, and was greatly impressed by the large propor- tions this business has assumed near that city. The Francis Floral Co. says they are much pleased over the way trade has kept up this summer. They have been busy right along with decorative work. They are sliowing- some extra good chrysantliemums this week, and report an active demond for all the stock the>- can get. H. Kooyman says the demand for florist supplies from out of town has. been a great help this summer. He is quite satisfied with his bulb trade, es- pecially the fall freezia end of it, which lie says was extra good. William Kettlewell, of Burlingame, is making a beautiful showing of his new dahlias this season. They are' doing so well that he is in hope.3 of" making a display of them at the dahlia show next month. J. Kruse, of Piedmont, is sending in a fine cut of C'ecile Brunner roses and adiantum. He will have his range in first cla.ss shape again this season, as he has now developed an adequate water supply. Phibuya & Tchida are sendin.g ire a nice cut of early pink chrysantheiuums. They have many thousands of plants under cloth houses, all of which are ia the best of shape. James T. L/V^cif. Toledo. DEMAND SHOWS BETTEK CONDITIOX. Summer business this year just about equalled that of 191S. There has been- a very light call for funeral work with a rush now and then. During the past week, however, trade showed some indications of picking up. and thera- was quite a demand in this line. There is considerable influenza here now, but as yet it has not developed into the more violent kind that caused so many deaths last fall. Although health tu- 1919. The American Florist. 281 [?iiiiiuuniiiuiuiuiiiiiiiiituitiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiii>iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiii niiiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiMiHiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitUMtiniuiiiii^ YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS £ \ H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. 'iuiiHiiitiiiriiiiiiiiiiiinriiitiiitii)iiiiiiiiiiriiiiiniiiiriiniiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiikiuiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiii)iiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiitiiiirinii:iiiiiiiniiiiiriiiiiii< thorities predict that this dreaded disease will come back, florists here wovild rather not see it do so, no matter how much business would result. De- spite the extremely hot weather, the market has held up well and the quality of the flowers that came in was excellent. As usual, the variety was not great. For some weeks, this city has had an adequate and excellent supply of gladioli, which are bringing- good prices. Asters are now coming in and are of fair quality. The supply is none too great, however. Roses have been scarce at times, but on the whole there have been sufficient to supply the light call. Shasta daisies and other summer flowers are being used to help All in. Retail florists, with whom the writer has conversed lately, are all op- timistic, and look for a continuance of good business this fall and winter. NOTES. The retail florists' association held its mid-summer meeting at the flower shop of S. N. Peck on Superior street. Due to the hot weather, the attendance was rather light, but made up in enthu- siasm. In the absence of President Helen Patten, who is on her vacation. Treasurer S. N. Peck presided. The S. A. F. convention was the principal topic for discussion, and all present seemed anxious to attend. The present inquiry Into profiteering Avas discussed as to any possible relation it might have to florists, but there has never been any price-fixing in this city. Ways and means of creating more interest in the organization were discussed, and a campaign for members will be in- augurated in September. This has been clean-up week at Schramm Brothers, in which every member of the organization jumped in to systematize stock rooms, clean up the office, and in general, brighten things up for the fall trade. The large sign that fronts this establishment, has been repainted. Fi-ank Schramm and Albert Lehmann have returned from a northern trip, and George Schramm, manager of the retail department, leaves this week for Traverse City. Business h?s been fair. Frank M. Schramm will attend the S. A. F. con- vention from beginning to end. Tom Magee. of the Scottwood Green- house, has returned from his vacation in northei-n Michigan, much recuperated. This was practically his first outing in 26 years, and Tom enjoyed the ex- perience so much that he plans to go back north during the latter part of September. A miniature electric fountain, artis- tically surrounded with beautiful roses, is used with good effect in the present display in the window of Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Business has been quite lively at this store during the past week. Miss Helen Patten, president of the local club, has a cottage on the bay shore, where she spends mo.st of her evenings during the summer. A. r. iv. Cincinnati. liai)El<..VTE .SUMMER BUSINESS. Business is fair for the time of the year, but is not brisk enough to take up everything that comes into the mar- ket. Green goods, generally, however, and cut ferns in particular, are meet- ing with a heavy demand. Roses are in fair supply, and when fancy, sell fairly well. Asters ai-e plentiful, but the choice offerings are somewhat lim- ited in quantity. A good supply of gladioli is available. Other offerings are rubrum lilies and snapdragons. KOTES. Cupid was busy among the local flo- rists last week. Miss Clare Murphy, of the William Murphy Company, was married to Lloyd Barnes, of Wyoming, at Cedarville, Mich. After the cere- mony the couple started on a six months' auto honeymoon trip. Pi'ank Volz was married to Miss Dorothy E. Brown, of this city, while Al Horning married a young lady from Covington. Ky. W'm. Mayhall and wife are the proud parents of a baby boy born August 1.5. He has been named after his grandfather, Edmund Gillett May- hall. Both the mother and the baby are getting along splendidly. C. E. Critchell has been having an extraordinary demand for ferns for this time of the year. H. J. Vaiiderhorst and his son were in this city on a buying expedition this week. H. liOns Dlatance Phanes (Central 8288 t Central 3284 Columbus, 0. ia..S.l)I0LI SWAMP THE MARKET. The trade is fairly swamped under the abundance of gladioli, which are now in evidence in all varieties and colors. Some of the florists are ad- vertising bargain prices to reduce the congestion, offerings being as low as J^l.OO. Asters are also in good quantity and share with gladioli the prominence of being used for about every purpose. Marigolds and other garden flowers only supply the place of fill-ins for fu- neral work and general decorative use. Roses are in fair supply, but demand for hothouse stock is at low ebb at this time of year. Business is dull. Inquiries among the trade disclose -a very sanguine state of mind with re- spect to, fall and winter business. Pur- chases of fancy baskets, crockery and other sundries have been unusually large. NOTE. H. W. Kropp. (jwcer of the Cottage Rose Garden and tlie Neil Floral Shop, returned August 15' from a three week's trip to Yellowstone park and other points in Colorado. He was accompan- ied by Mrs. Kropp. A stop of a few days was made in Chicago to look ove:- the market and p'actv orders. J. Cincinnati, O. — Charles Gruener, age 42, a, gardener, as a result of do- mestic trouble kil'ed his wife, stepson and himself, August 1R, I Our Offerings Include: I ROSES. I COLUMBIA I RUSSELL X I White Killamey I Pink Killamey I Milady Sunburst I Killamey Brilliant I Ward Ophelia I MINIATURE ROSES I Cecile Brunner I CARNATIONS [ MISCELLANEOUS I ASTERS I Valley Cattleyas I Calendulas I GLADIOLI I GREENS. I Plumosus Sprengeri I Galax, bronze. Galax, E^reen I Ferns I Adiantum Smilax I Mexican Ivy Boxwood Leucothoe ■iiiliitiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiDiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiitiiiiiiiiitiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiHirmtliiiiit.' 282 The American Florist, Aug. 23, FRNE Sl r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E. E. Winterson Co 166 Noith Wabash Avenue, l. d. pnone central 6004. We carry the year round the bist Wild Smtlax, Fancy Ferns, Galax and Huckleberry. Try us on your rei^ular orders. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO Boston. BUSINESS EXCEEDS THAT OF 1918. Trade during the present summer, showed considerable gain over the cor- responding period last year, and all in- dications point to a fine fall demand. Gladioli and asters are at present flooding the market and move slowly. There is not an overabundance of sal- able flowers, with roses limited in supply and not the best in quality. Cosmos is good and sells readily. Sweet peas are very poor. Rubrum lilies are quite plentiful at $10 per 100. NOTES. A. Leuthy has a fine, healthy look- ing stock of palms and dracsenas, in addition to ferns, for the fall trade and reports demand better than in previous years. Welch Bros. Co. has enjoyed a splen- did summer trade, and good sized ship- ments of florist supplies are now be- ing received. A. A. Pembroke has finished re-loam- ing his houses and has started his car- nation plants, which are looking better than ever. Gills Bros., of Lynn, report a good crop of cyclamens, begonias and ferns coming on for fall. Henry M. Robinson & Co., have a busv establishment these days. S. K. G. Baltimore. TKADE CONDITIONS CONTINUE UNCHANGED. The market during the past week pro\ ed uninteresting. Shipments were small and the quality in general poor. Asters have become more plentiful and are the principal item in the limited demand. There is no glut, however, unless it may be said to be in inferior roses. The steady stream of transient trade is no more and the retailers have plenty of time to prepare for fall busi- ness. There have been some good,' crested ferns seen lately which have worked in splendidly for funeral ar- rangements. NOTES. Cliarles R. Jones, superintendent of Druid Hill park, has two beds of chrysanthemums in fine condition. They are solely for the use of the city and are a great credit to the grower. Mr. Jones is responsible for the bulk of the stock furnished to make the parks and squares in this city among the most attractive in the United States. In addition to those previous men- tioned, the following are attending the S. A. F. convention at Detroit. Mich., this week : Fred Bauer, Isaac Moss and Andrew Anderson, accompanied by their wives: E. Stevenson and Miss Stevenson. Fred Bauer, of Govans, has made extensive improvements at his range. With the aid of his two able assistants Charles Wagner and Colin Campbell, he produces large quantities of fine pot plants. John Halliday, formerly of the firm of Halliday Bros., has retired from the florist business and is now a success- ful insurance man. The president of the florists' club has sent out notices that the main topic of discussion at the next meeting will be that of coal. Isaac H. Moss is increasing his re- tail capacity and has made quite an improvement in his ofiice. G., Jr. Kansas City, Mo. EAIN ENDS LONG DROUGHT. This city and vicinity has enjoyed relief from the long drought as the re- sult of three very heavy rains and some hail, but not serious enough to cause any damage. On August 15, there was recorded the heaviest dew for this month in many years. Gladioli are now the leaders in cut flowers and wholesale at from eight to 12 cents. In roses, Ophelia and Russell are show- ing improvement. Asters are still very poor and do not move well, owing to the smallness of the flowers, although there is some good home-grown stock. This supply is limited, however. NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. report stock more plentiful, especially roses, gladioli and asters. Henry Kusik left for Chicago, August 15, where he will spend a few days, after which he will attend the S. A. F. convention at Detroit, Mich. William L.. Rock and wife and Mrs. Simpson are motoring through the lake country and the north and will be ab- sent about six weeks. Walter Oberg of the Rock forces is now enjoying his vacation. Miss Elizabeth Hay den is back after spending an enjoyable vacation in the north. Miss Mary Hayden has left for an extended trip around the lakes and other places of interest. John Klauss, of Greenwood, Mo., and Bernard Barbe, of this city, left, Au- gust 14, for an auto trip to Chicago, from which point they expect to make the trip to Detroit by boat. P. A. Sexton is glad to report the ar- rival home safe of his son, Levi, on the day that "Dad" had a birthday. Levi has been with the armed forces in France. Arthur Newell has received a mes- sage from Fred Hurst, that he is on his way to the United States after ser- vice in France. T. J. Noll & Co. have had fine busi- ness and have handled good home- The Meyer Florist Thread Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Compare oar thread with any other you are using and jou will see a vast difference in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREAD WORKS, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your cuBtomers hov easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator Tbey keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price, $20.00 per 100. If y o n r supply honse does not carry them s^nd us their name with yonr order. Sample by mail, 860 The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing grown stock of gladioli, roses and as- ters. A. Mohr reports everything at his establishment in good shape and ex- pects good returns the coming season. August Luther has his range in fine shape and reports excellent summer business. Visitor: George Rye, "Some Flo- rist," Fort Smith, Ark. E. J. B. 1919. The American Florist. 283 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8U10-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. The Lai-gest, Best Equipped. Most Centrally Located WHOLiESAIiB CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CBNTRAIi 1977 aiMl 1&7S Mention the American Florist when writing Mip&NDSSER Wholesale Florists I?9-I8t-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing FLOWER CROWERS TEL£PHONE ^PJ klU/lDACU AUC CHICACO s Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozeu Roses. Beauty $ l.BOSiS 5.00 100 Mrs. Ctaas. Russell . . . 5.00(5! 20.00 Columbia 5.000 15.00 Housler Beauty 4.o0(a 10. UO KiUarney Brilliant 3.008i lO.ciO Kiilaruey 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney S.OiiO lii.oO Rkbmond 3.00(q| 10.00 Prince de Bulgarle... 3.0o4-8 l.Ks BUFFALO, Aug. 20. Per 100 lUises, Beauty. Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancv 20.00(S! 30.0U Extra 10 00@ 20.00 1st . 8.< 10(3) 10.00 KJUarney 3.00@ 8.00 My Maryland 3 0J@ 8.00 Sunburst S-OO® 8.00 Ward 2.00® 6.0O Columbia 6 00@ 15.00 Opbelia ■■ 3.0J@ 8.00 Russell 6.00® 10.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00@ 3.0O CatUeyas 75.00® 85.00 Carnat^ions 1-0^® 2W Sweet Peas 50® l.oii Asparagus Sprengerl ■ „-35® '^ Ferns pev 1,000 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Siiiila^ ^ ^ filadioli ".'.'■'■'. 2-00® 5-W Asters l.on® 3.00 .Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Auratum Lily „ 15-00 Pond Lily 2.00® 3.50 Boston, Aug. 20. Per 100 rvoses, Beauty 12-00® 25.00 Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White & Pink KUlarney. 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6-00® 12.00 Sock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 01® 12.(10 Taft 2.00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and Hillingdon. . . 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Easier Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Cl.adioli 4.0O® 8.00 Cincinnati, Aug. 20. Per 100 IMses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Eussell 6.00® 18 00 Ophelia 4 00® Ki.OO Richmond 4.0ii® 10.00 Sunburst 4.0(1® 10.00 Shawyer 4, 6.00 Ophelia 4,00@ 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Canmtions 2.0:l@ 4.00 Easier Lilies 15 OOlii! 20.00 Snapdragon.s 4.OO1B1 10,00 Calendulas 2.00@ 3.0 l>;iKjrer and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1 00 ClndioU 2.00® e.OO St. Louis, Aug. 20. Per 100 Hoses, Iladley 2.00® 4,00 Killaruey 150® 3,00 White Killarney 1.50® 6.0O Hoosler Beauty 2,00® 8.0l> Russell 2,00® 10.00 Ward 1.00® 2.00 Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 6.00 Sunburst '. 2,00® 6,00 Ii'erns 2.00 Ciunatlons 100® 3.00 Pittsburgh, Aug. 20. Per 100 Itoses. Beaut.y. special 25,00® .30.00 " fancy 16.00® 20.00 extra 8.0O® 12,00 No. 1 3 00® 6.00 Iladley 4,00® 15,00 Killarney 3,00® 10,00 Sunburst 3,00® 10,00 .Mrs, .\aron 'Ward 3.00® 8.00 Knssell 4.00® 15.00 Columbia 4 00® 15,00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Hilda 3.00® 10.00 Carnations 2,00® 3,00 Cattleyas 60.00 Kerns, per 1.000 2.50 .Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Clarttoli 4,01® 6,00 Phlox 3.00® 4 00 neluhinlum 4,00® 6,00 Daisies 1.00® 2.00 .\8ters 2.01® 4.00 ( Jalax 1.50 Plumosus 35® .50 E?prengeri 35® .50 J. D. Eisele and wife sx>ent the week of August 16 in Yellowstone Park. He expects great enjoyment in the rose gardens of Fred Howard, in Los An- geles, Calif. K. ■ANCY (Spcdal Picked) EKN S Iveave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut Flowers I Mfr. and Dealer in "Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when tvritinp McCALLUM CO. Florists' Supplier PITTSBURGH, - PA. Mention the American Florist when loritino Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Achillea Up-to-the-Minute Service. SatisfactioD GumticJ. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS ^Vholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for qnotntlons. Milwaukee, Aug. 20. Per 100 n.i.ses. Killarney. W. Killarney 3.O0® , 8.00 Ward 3.00® 6,00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8:oO Columbia G.OO® 15.00 Hoosler Beauty 4 00® 8.0O Carnations, assorted 2,00(® 3,00 t'attlevas, per doz 9.0O SnnpflraEons ■■ . 4.00® 6,00 Gladioli, per doz 50®, .76 (Tvn.sonhilia 25® ..^5 Rnbrums 4,00® 6,00 .\stero 2.00® 3,00 286 The American Florist. Aug. 23, New York. DULL MARKETT REMAINS UNCHANGED. There has been no improvement In the condition of the cut flower mar- ket since our last notes were written, nor can any material improvement be expected for some time to come, A great stock of asters, gladiolus and various other outdoor stocks continue to arrive. There Is a very light sup- ply of orchids, and as there is always some call for them, cattleyeas have wholesaled for $2 per flower and up- ward, but it is only in exceptional cases that any buyer will pay such prices. The American Beauty market continues in poor condition, and the surplus scarcely brings enough to pay the expressage. A few of the better quality of tea roses move fairly well, but the surplus is hard to move. There are no white lilies on the market, but the supply of L,. rubrum is on the in- crease with a fair movement for the season. Lily of the valley is also a scarce article, but the white bouvardia, which is plentiful, makes a fair sub- stitute. August 19.— The continued cool, dark and rainy weather is greatly reducing the supply of all stocks, with a con- sequent stiffening of prices. The lata and large asters are going as high as $4 per 100; the best gladioli about the same. NOTES. Myer, Madison avenue and oSth street, had the casket cover and much other family work for the funeral of the late Andrew Carnegie, whose re- mains were laid to rest August 14, in Sleepy Hollow cemetery, Tarrytown. N. Y. Mr. Carnegie, it will be recalled, was a native of Scotland, and love for the land of his birth was a strong at- tribute of his character. It was there- fore appropriate that among the funer- al designs were wreaths of Scotch heather and thistles. The casket cover was of cattleyas and fresh sago leaves. Many Hadley and Russell roses and quantities of lily of the valley, white bouvardia and heliotrope were also used. Fred Howard, of Los Angeles, Calif., who has spent the past two months in travel in France and the British Isles, arrived at this port, August 9. Seen at the Hotel Breslin, where he stayed while here, he stated that, considering the tremendous strain of war, France and Great Britain endured, their hor- ticultural business is in remarkably good condition. Mr, Howard is in fine health and spirits, but being once more on American soil, it feels good to him, and he will be glad to see California again. He left for the west on the eve- ning of August 13. William G. Polykran6,s, son of George J. Polykranas, the wholesaler, who entered the United States army as a volnnteer two and a half years ago, recently returned from overseas, where he spent IS months. He was in the headquarters company of the Fifth Di- vision, and saw service in the battles of Argonne, Meuse and Trappelle sec- tors. He was in the Argonne-Mense sector 104 days. His division was the first to occupy a German town. He has re-entered the wholesale business with his father. Frank Pignataro, who spent 16 months in France with Co. B. Seventh Infantry, Third Division, United States army, is now with McKenney, Fifth avenue and 42d street, for whom he had worked before entering the army. He bears the marks of three shrapnel ■wounds, which kept him in a hospital for two months, but he is all right again. For those whoenioy the shade of fine trees.' and a landscape resplendent with flowering shrubs and plants, Bronx park is now a mecca. The fine collection of dahlias is coming into FUTTERIVIAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 V est 28lli St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal with. Cunslgnments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writinp bloom, and the gladioli, hydrangeas, and other seasonable flowers, are all worthy of admiration. Thomas Daniel, who for the past 14 years has conducted a retail store at 212 Fifth avenue, Brooklyn, has leased a much larger store, corner of Fifth avenue and Union street, and is having it filled up in strictly modern fctyle. It will be about the largest retail store in Brooklyn. A man who recently filled out an ap- plication for a position as gardener at Vaughan's Seed Store, gave the follow- ing as former employers : King Ed- ward VII, four years; King George V. three years, and Lord Rothschild, four years. Should be allright. "Walter J. Sears, son of William P. Sears, the well-known retailer, returned from France two weeks ago, where he served one year in headquarters com- pany 9, Second Division, United States army. He saw much of the horrors of war, but came out unhurt. Bonnet & Blake, the Brooklyn whole- salers, had a new automobile stolen from them, August 11, and to add to misfortune, on the next day a care- less driver backed his truck against the front of their store, doing consid- erable damage. Edward Brenner, well known in the wholesale district, has opened a whole- sale store at 101 West 28th street. He is an experienced man, having been for a number of years with Geo. C. Siebrecht, and later with J. J, Coan. James Duffy, well known in the re- tail trade of this city, who spent over a year in France with the "Wildcats" of the American army, is now manag- ing A. T. Bunyard's store during the latter's absence at Newport, R. I. Brand Whitlook, minister to Bel- gium, who returned on the Nieuw Am- sterdam, August 16, stated that con- sidering what that country has suf- fered, agricultural conditions are in en- couraging shape. John Dailledouze is on vacation and Papa Eugene is as busy as any of the boys on the place. Paul and Henry, when last heard from, were in British Columbia. On August 13, carnation planting was being actively carried on at the Hession range, Flatbush. Heavy rain fell that night, but the weather turned cooler. A. T. Bunyard came down from New- port, R. I., last week. He says that business is good at that fashionable resort. He conducts a summer store there. Manager Perry of Charles A. Dard's store, has returned from a trip to Eng- land and is now with his family in the White Mountains. A. Demeusey, of Flatbush, took time by the forelock in planting carnations, and they are now rooted and looking well. Extensive improvements are being carried on at the store of James Weir, Inc., Pierrepont and Fulton streets. Miss Ethel Frankel, bookkeeper for Mrs. Leikens, is spending a vacation of several weeks at Avergne, L. I. Miss MoUie Sims, bookkeeper for B. S. Slinn, Jr., is spending a month's va- cation in the Catskill mountains. ^^^^ Mention the American Florist when wi'iting Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farratmt Mention the American Florist when writing w^ssk mai^m^Bsin^iK^m ¥ r.y^^\^LQRlST3 '('^ ^^^^^^^■1 Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 9760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialiy Consiemments of Cut Flowers Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farragut 6323 EDWARD BRFNNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. The United Cut Flower Co., Ill West 28th street, is handling a good quality of the dahlia, Elsie Burgess. James McManus is showing a clever device in the shape of a flower-holder for table decorations- Arthur C. Dacre, well known In the retail trade of this city, is now on McKenney's staff. K. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 287 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 3864 and 3157 Farragut. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telepbone No. 2264 Farragut. Wiliiam Mackie wholesai/e: ftiOrist 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 758 FarraKOt. Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ''&''^*FaJra.ut 133 W. 28th St., NewTork All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT \l'HOIiESALE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies. Etc, 148 West 28th St., NEW YORUITY Telephones t Farrasnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. IBth St,. NEW YORK Telephooe Farragut 4S86. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YOKK Telephone 5335 Farrngmt. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK Tel. «08 and COO Farraent. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telepbone I Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to vonr Interests. CoDsi^amentB BoUoiteiL Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Sanare. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Rover M^rKets New York, Aug. 20. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15.00@ 35.00 " " extra and fancy S.OOiS) 10.00 Ha Jley 2.00@ 20.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00® 35 00 Columbia 2.00@ 12.00 Prima Donna 2.00(5) 10.00 Alice Stanley 1.00® 8.00 Double White Killarney 2.00® 8.00 Killamey 50@ 6.00 Queen 50@ 6.00 Brilliant 50® 6.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.01® 12.00 Sunburst 1.00® 6.00 .T. L. Mock 1.0')® 8 00 Mrs. Chas. Bussell 4.00® 20.00 Premier 4.00® 15.00 Cattleya orchids, special 200.00@250.00 Adiantum Croweauum and Hybridum 50® .75 .Sweet peas 50® 1 00 Gladiolus 50® 2.00 Asparajrug Plumosus, doz. bchs. 2.00 Smilax. doz. strings 1.50 Delphiniums, per doz 10® .15 Bouvardia, white, per doz 35® .40 Asters 60® 2.00 Lilies. Rubrums 8.00® 10.00 Dahlias l.OOlS) 3.00 Frank H, Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cot Flower Gxcliange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 20th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 788 and 799 ParraBUt. Orchids. Roses. Carnations, aud all the other t)est products of the leading growers, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED, Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farragut. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florist* 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Me7ition the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a '^891 Farragut ly ir ■ 1 15 West 28th Street, llCW I OTK McTition the American Florist when writinc Telephones] J., 2 Farraent D. J. Ptppu, Pras. United Cut Flower Co.i >«'• WHOLESALERS 111 W..28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing FHONK 2335 2336! FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragnt \ ^^ EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every moraine. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th At. and W. 26th. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertlsinff. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every moroing. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist wbfn writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens HUhest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gncfls and Rorists' Supplies. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragat THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FIOWERS IN TK QTY. A oomplete assortment of the best la the market can always be relied opoa. Mention the American Florist when viriting 288 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Buy Your Fall Requirements Early SPECIAL PROCESS PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. OAK SPRAYS NEW STOCKl QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES 0-G QUALITY CYC AS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALITY PREPARED EVERGREEN] MAGNOLIA WREATHS r Specially Prepared, the kind that holds its color. J Red. Brown, Tan or Green. 30c per lb ; lOO-lb cases, 27c per lb. Short, carton Oak, $2.0U per hamper. UNIFORM SIZE- NON-MOLDY-FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $1.50 per carton; lOO-ibcases, $22.00 FLEXIBLE - Our Cycas are packed 10 'o the buadle Per 10 12-16 at $ 50O 16-20 at 6.O0 20-24 at 6.75 24-.^8 at 8.50 NON-CURLIN a-DUR ABLE We do not break bundles. Per Ifo 28-32 at $111.50 32-36 at 1?.75 36-40 at 14.50 40-4* at 18.00 RETAINS ITS FRESHNESS. Price $3.00 per lOlb. carton Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. r ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. ' Dozen ' Dozen No. 200 -18-inch $10.50 I No. 203— 24-inoh $21.00 \ Z.2^^^::::::::. iiiSo I no. 204-28.inch 26.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies CATTLEYA-ORCHIDS 815 IRIAN AE 450 SPECIOSISSIMA 417 GASKELLIANA 40 VANDA CAERULEA 215 GIG AS 275 PERCIVALIANA 315 LABIATA 50 DENDROBIUMS 320 MOSSIAE 120 HARRISONIAE 516 SCHROEDERAE 546 SPECIMENS Prices per plant, all varieties, each $1.50, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Positively cash with order, to close estate. GEORGE V. ALLEN, POST OFFICE BOX 51 Edgewood, Rhode Island Fort Wayne, Ind. jmjpkoved weather and business. The past week was a busy one for the local florists, as weather conditions were very favorable for an increase in the trade, which was noted throughout the week. Not only was there a good call for funeral work, but counter trade showed a noticeable improve- ment. Cool weather prevailed, with several good soaking showers, which helped out the asters and dahlias, par- ticularly, and also improved the qual- ity of gladioli, which are slightly on the decline in regard to auontitv. al- though there are some excellent blooms offered. Asters are improving in size, Comet beiog the largest variety on the market. However, the general crop is not as good as last season, as the very dry weather the first part of their sea- son seriously hampered their growth. In outdoor flowers, there is a good va- riety offered, including hydrangeas, golden glow, snapdragons, which are of much improved quality, dahlias, which are increasing in quantity daily, lilies, daisies, delphiniums, statice, phlox, tuberoses, calendulas, corn flow- ers, and gypsophila. Auratum and rubrum lilies are moderately plentiful. The first-of-the-season chrysanthemums have arrived on the market, but as usual they are small in size and large in price. NOTES. A. Shive and wife, of the Flick Flo- i-al Co., Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blossom, of the Blossom Floral Co., and Miss- Junetta Schoch, will all motor to To- ledo, O., this week, where they will be joined by Miss Marguerite Flick. The party will attend the S. A. F. conven- tion at Detroit. George Doswell, of the DoswcU Flo- ral Co , is spending a week in Chicago. He will visit the growers and the wholesale and retail markets. Miss Bonnie Doswell, of the same firm, will leave soon for St. Louis, Mo., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. H. J. Wickman. The stock in the greenhouses of the Freese-Knecht Floral Co. is looking exceptionally good. They have just finished replanting their entire rose stock, in addition to new stock of Pre- mier, and other varieties. Clem Lanternier and wife, who have been visiting relaives and friends in Toledo, O., will be joined by Mr. Lan- ternier this week, and will attend the Detroit convention. Edgar Wenninghoff has returned from a week's vacation, which included a motor trip to Cedar Point, O., arid a boat ride on Ls.ke Erie. H. K. ^919. The American Florist. 289 The Bright Side of Life Is Enjoyed By The Lovers Of Flowers. The Florist should share in the enjoyment of his Customers by keeping well informed on all the New Productions and handling stock of the Finest Quality. That is what we do. MALANDRE BROTHERS /iitmiiiniHMiHiiiicriirMiiiiiiiriuhiiiinriniMiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiHniMirHiiiiiiiiiiiMiMiiitiiiiiiiniiHiiMiiitiiiiiiiMiiMiiiiiuMiMiiiuiirMiHiiiMiiMiiiHiiiiHiiiiiiii^ j The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of I I flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. | I Orders from other cities receive our personal | I attention. § riiiriirilllKniliiMtlMiKiHiiuiiilllllllMiiirillllliiililiiKiriMt iiiiiiiltiiilillliimilliilllilliiiii i iiiiiiiiiMiunliliiiiililliiiiiiNiiiiliiilllliiliiiilitiiiiih: 2077 Broadway, at 72nd St., NEW YORK Phone: Columbus 6883. amlillllillMi ■llllllllllliillllllll 290 The American Florist. Aug. 23, vv^yvbftwwrtffiVV^vvvvtfvvwviiftrt^AFjvjsftVtfv%niV^i%v^^^w^rtwwvvvii S ^v;vv^vvvvvvvvtf^ SAMUEL MURRAY The Leading: Flower Establishment of KANSAS CITY W!ll arrange and deliver orders for flowers, plants or design work for the trade in any part of the Middle West. All Goods and Service Strictly First-Class. MEMBER OF FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. SAMUEL MURRAY 1017 Grand Avenue, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI §^*Many California Tourists Stop at Kansas City Coming and Going. Suitable Baskets of Flowers for Such Parties Always on Hand. rtflrtrtflJWrtftflArtJvv\rtiW^Hy^^^^^^w^AM/w■^^w^rtfl^^w'W'^/v;Wi^^^^rAvwvv^rtJ^J^^^ Mention the American Florist when writinp CROUCH, The Mennbers F. T. D. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE Mention the American Florist wIipu wrifino Colonial Florist ROSES VIOLETS 157th Street and Brradway, NEW YORK. Telephone: S822 Audubon. BR \NCHES: S. W. Cor. 137th St. and Broadway. S. W. Cor. 12.sth St. and Eighth Ave. S. W. Cor. 149 h St and Third ■ ve. S. E. Cor. I45th St. and Broadway. Prompt attention given out-of-town orders. Mention t}ie American Florist when writing ^tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiitiiNiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiriiiitiiriiiiiiiiiiir.iiiiiiiiiiiihiiiiiiiiiiiiiittiirtiiiniriiitiniMiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiti'iuniirliiuiliiiiiiiiiiKi^ A. B. CAZAN, 2751 Broadway, I NEW YORK, N. Y. | 1 irr.O'WJRI^Sil OFT QUA.r^ITl^' I I .Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. | 'niiiiiiiHiiiiKiiinimimiiiiiiNiiiiimiiitiiriiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiutiiitiiiNiiiiiiiiiii iiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiimiiiiiiiiiii iitiiuMiimiiimMmiinnniiirimriiitiiiriHmir^ For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers'^ Get in touch with J. E. MAHHEWSON, SBEBOTGM HISCONSn Hember of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. BeKuIor trade dlaet. 229 W£ST THIRD STJiEiCT. 1919. The American Florist. 291 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for tlie trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Establtslied 1857 ^^^ aORiST 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We bave the Best Facilities in tlie City Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLOWER STORE. Mention the American Florist when xoriting CUDE BR0S.C01 FLORISTS 1214 r STNW wAaMiNOTOKoa WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ Members of Florists' Telegraph delivery Mention the American Florist when writing New York. DRAK05 CO. FliORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ^vhen writing N^eW York Established 1849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 16d2-lSG3 Columbns. Mention the American Florist when loriting ^SNNSNX Los Angeles, Calif. O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Choicest Quality, Variety, Best Service and Delivery We are located In the central part of the city and delivrr flowers to all suburbs. A. LANGE 77-79 E. MADISON ST. JleratK-riif F. T. 1). CHICAGO Mention the American Florist -when icritiufj ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND Flowers and Service 'ISoS"i»S!S57S ****^^ V i 1 1/ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. Mention the American Florist when writing BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLION and VANDERBIiT HOTELS KOn MILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. DARDS FLORIST r]atal»lislied nt N. K. cor. Mniliaon Ave- niie and 44th Street. NEW YORK. for 44 Years. Q,iinlity, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. War Saving Stamps WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Soath 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when rcriting Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliORlST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Teleffroph orders receive our usual ffood care ami prompt attention. Phones, 870. 271 Main. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Memhers of Florists' T'elegrraph Delivery. 292 The American Florist. Aug. 23, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and for all points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America; the largest stock; the greatest -variety. Write, wire or phone. We are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Jlembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries tluoughoiit the state and to all steamsblo docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. *.W.SmitliCo. KEEXAN BLDO. L.argest Floral Establishment In America. Establisocd 1874. Incornorated 1909. THE J, M. GASSER COMPANY CLEYELANi EUCLID AVENUE Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph. Telephone or Mail Orders for florist service In this vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and carefol attention. Nptv Ynrk Telephone i^CW XUltt.. Lenox Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /'/enue In the Heart of most exclusive residential section. Tclephonen. 6582.U583 Main. LOUIS BIICHEI, The Long Island Floral Co. Wliolesale Commission Florists ConslKnmenta Solicited 48 Wfllonghby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 21 OO n-M^arlTATovT « , »^. > « .. 1 Weare in center of residential sce- 1 OO DrOaaWay, Xel. 9414 ScHuyler. tion, between T7th and 78th streets. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y. — Banker's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. Boston, ilass. — Penn. Tbe Florist. Brooklyn. N. Y. — Hugo H. Jahn, Brooklyn, H. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Cbicaso— Alpha Floral Co.. 146 S. Wabash. Chicago — Brigffs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago— 0. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicaeo — A. Lange, 25 E. Madison St, Chtcgao — North Shore Floral Co. Chicago— Schiller, The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago — G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham 1*1. Cincinnati, 0. — Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O. — Ilardesty & Co. Cincinnati, O.— H. VV. ShepparU. Cleveland. O. — Bramley &. Son. Cleveland. O. — Smith & Fetters Co. Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O.— Matthews, The Florist. I'aytoD. 0.— J. W. Rodgers. Denver , Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Des Moines, la. — Alfred Lozier Rosery. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway. Detroit .ftlich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Dnluth. Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. KI Paso , Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, 111.— I. L. Pillsbury. Giand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Elarrisburg, Pa. — Charles L, S'chmldt. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A, New-ell. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm, L. Rock Flower Co. Lincoln, Neb, — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb. — Frey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles— Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson. Louisville, Ky. — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky.— The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idlewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son. Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville. Tenn, — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. N. J. — Tlie Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleans. La. — Metairie Ridge Nnrsery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — Tbe Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broad wa v. New York — Broadway Florist. 2004 Broadway. New York — ^Colouial Florist. New York — Hard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons, New York — Drukos Co. New York — Henry Hart. Inc. New York — Ilession. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — iMas Schling. New York — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. Omniia, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Faruum St. Onialia. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Newark, N. J. — Washington Florist. Passaic. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pa.— Cliarles H. Grakelow. Philadelphia. Pa. — .T. J. HarbermehPs Sons. Pittsbnrgii. Pa. — Randolph & McClements. ''t. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. "^t. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. "^iicoma. Wash. — California Florists. ■"erre Haute, Ind.— J. G Heinl & Son^ "^a^ Franetsco — Pndesta & Baldocchl. Seattle, Wash.' — Hollywood Gardens. "-t. Louis. Mo. — F. H. Wpher. Hnrkford. 111.— H. W. Buekbee. Salt Lake Citv. Utah— Miller Floral Cn. f^itfsburgh. Pa. — Mrs. E. A. Williaroa. ^loannke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. ^oehester, N. Y. — .T. B. Keller Sons. <^hpbovgan. Wis.— .T. E. Mntthewson. Toledo. O. — Jfrs. J. B. Freeman. Tnrnnto — Dunlop's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washineton. D. C. — BlacklBtone. Inc. Wn<:liin2'tnn. D. C— Geo. H Conke. '^tirin^field. Mass — Wm. Srhlatter & Sf" "^t. T.oius. Mn. — Grimm & Gorly. Wnsliinc'tnn, D. C. — Lnnlse Flower Shop. "'noliineton, D. C. — Gude Bros. Wasbineton. D. C— Geo. C. ShHlTer. Worcester, Mass. — Littlefleld. Florist. Wnrepster. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Ifemhera of rioriats' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1601 and L1582 1415 Farnum St. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florlat. °*L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and guarantee safe arrival. 3Iention the American Florist when writing Flowers Delivered Anywiere, Plone, 1952 BeWori) HUGO H. JAHN -FliORIST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BHOOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Mention the American Florist when writinf/ Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tfelegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St,, Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1919. The American Florist. 293 S6l Fifth Avenue THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK RH^TflW * Parlt street O\30 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street Mention the American Florist wlien writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main qq^ | awie Avo TelephoDe Store- ^0*f Lewis ««., ^^ IISO Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all oarts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing ^^yniintiiniiniifininiiiiniiHiiiiPiiiiimiiininDiimiiniiiQiiiunifiiiiiDu^ ^ Cincinnati, O. I I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street E THE BEST THAT GROWS. p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. "^miniiiiinniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiJUDitk^' Mention the American Florist when xcriting Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELIERSONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 500, Lone Dlst. Bell oh. 2189 Memhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when icriting Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heml.) it:i(i Superior St., Tnle N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for I'esas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. N v. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. UTTLEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill yonr or- ders for Desiprns and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Mention the American Florist when loriting 1919. The American Florist. 295 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Anaiorinm Amn. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St,, Harrisbarff, Pa, Nlorht and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. 3ZNsta»est.cHjcAGo,iLL liest service in Ijoth cities and adjoininc (errKor^' ilention the American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randairs Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or teleRraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing ■iiiBiiniiiuiiiiiiiini[intiiiiiii[[Hiiii[iiiiiniiaiiiniiiimiiiiiiiiiwuimiiiiiiniWii I WASHINGTON, D. C. | i GEO. H. COOKE \ I B^lorlst ■ I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | liiiBiaininmiiuiiiuiiiflniiiimiiiimwiniininiiiiiniiiuianBiiinimnBiaiiiB Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,i«c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIKE Grimm & Gorly St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery In this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist ivhen writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kemlier of Florists' Telegiapli DeUveiJ. Mention the American Florist when writing b'^aI?It Newark, N. J. The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St Everything in Flowers Prompl Deliveries to aiu lowi ordlT Teleplione Wilkin 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 Mention the American Florist when writing 'WE NEVER SliEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. ••Up-to-the-Mliiiite" Service and Esecotlon. Every Flower in Season Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveirae Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO 7»c '/tilmerJXntse Ftorist e. MONROE ST. Kembers of Florists' Tieleeraph Sellverr. Mentiov the American Florist when writing 296 The American Florist. Aug. 23, The ^eed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungiin, Philadelphia, Pa.. Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett. Baltimore. Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E,, Cleve- land. O., Secretary- Treasurer. The thirty-e Khth annual meeting will be held June. 192U. Alfalfa seed conditions are good. New Ceop Wisconsin white clover is coming- into market. THE red top grass seed crop in Illi- nois is about normal. Sacramento valley, California, liar-: (3,000 acres in mustard. Sugar Beet fields at Greeley, Colo., will yield only about halt a crop. , The turnip seed crop is said to be 38 per cent above that of last year. Visited Chicago: J. F. Bonner, of Stokes Seed Co., Moorestown, N. J., go- ing to Detroit. The Willamette valley, Oregon, is harvesting a big crop of medium red and alsike clovers. Vaughan's Seed Stoke. Chicago, is taking care of its mail orders for win- ter vetch this week. • Beaumont, Tex.— h. E. Furrv, pro- prietor of the Beaumont Seed Co., is visiting friends in Chicago. The railroad administration should make mixed carload freight rates no higher than the rate for each item. Chicago freight rates on holly from southern points have been advanced to 79 cents per ]00 pounds, over 25 p.9r cent. Cael Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago, left August IS for California* Mrs. Cropp accompanied him to Colora- do Springs, Colo. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Beard of Trade August -0, were as follows : Timothy $10.50 to .1!1].50 per 100 pounds. October %V> ''.> bid. Columbus. O.— Harry Springer, for a number of years traveling represen- tative of the Livingston Seed Co., has assumed the management of large farming interests at Washington Court House, O. Visited Detroit, Mich. • J c Vaughan, Chicago; J. K. M. L. Far- quhar, Boston, Mass.; A. Henderson. Chicago; C. W. Scott, New York; L. H. Archias, Sedalia, Mo., attending the convention of the Society of American Florists. Wichita, Kan. — The Marlow Seed Co. has increased its capital stock and doubled its cleaning and warehouse ca- pacity. Harry Sunfield, formerly with the A. A. Berry Seed Co., Clarinda, la., is now a member of the firm in charge of the grass and field seed department. The W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, re- ports, that while not in a position to make a definite statement of compari- son, store sales, generally speaking, have exceeded those of 1918, while the filling-in from the wholesale trade has been lighter, total volume of business, however, shomng an increase over that of last season. Leonard H. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, and family, re- turned from Colorado Springs, Colo., this week, making the trip by auto. Illinois Seed Law Conference. The conference of seedsmen called by Director Charles Adkins, of the Illi- nois department of agriculture, at 10 a. m. August 14, was held in his office at Springfield. The rules and regula- tions issued by the department of agri- culture relative to the enforcement ct the seed law were discussed, and judg- ing from the spirit of co-operation man- ifested by those present, and also their expressions of satisfaction of plans proposed, there seems to be no doubt but that there will be the utmost har- mony between the seedsmen and the department of agriculture. In holding such conferences as this, it gives both parties interested in the enforcement of tlie law an opportunity to go into the various points in detail and work out a plan satisfactory to all. Mr. Adkins expressed himself as being very much pleased with the attitude of all in at- tendance. Those present at the meet- ing were ; Director Charles Adkins. Assistant-Director H. H. Parke, Chief Seed Analyst Albert C. Wilson, H. H. Miller, of Funk Bros. Seed Co., Bloom- ington; Leonard H. Vaughan. of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago; C. Q. Dunlap, of Illinois Seed Co.. Chicago; B. F. Maag, of Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago; E. E. Elder, of American Mu- tual Seed Co., Chicago; Roy Kellar, of Geo. Kellar & Sons, Quincy; A. G. Dohm, Carlinville; W. G. Eckhardt, county adviser, DeKalb; Geo. L. Pfeif- fer. Jr., Areola; S. Janssen. of Janssen Seed & Floral Co., Springfield; C. A. Beebe, Forreston; Clias. E. Pendarvis, agronomist of E. G. Lewis Seed Co., Media, and Leonard R. Condon, of Con- don Bros., Rockford. The rules and regulations adopted at this conference will be printed in bulletin form in connection with the seed law, and sent out to the seed deal- ers at an early date. Albert C. Wilson, Chief Seed Analyst. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. jiiitiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiii':^ I THE W. G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclnslvely of I I Sweet Corn Seed| r.iiniiiiiiiiiiMiriiiiiniiiiriiiiiinriiii)iiiiitiiirniiiiitriniiiiriiiiintiiirMiiiiiiiiiirMii^ Fertilizers and Farm Machinery. Declaring that Vac. increase in the prices of fertilizers and farm machinery of every kind is entirely out of propor- tion to the increase in the price of farm products, and that the.;, present prices for those necessities ma'Re it impossible for the producers to make any reduc- tion in their prices for farm products. Congressman Flood, of Virginia, in a resolution just introduced in the house of I'cpresentatives, has called upon the federal trade commission to make a thorough investi.gatioln of conditions in the fertilizer and farm machinery in- dustries. The increased cost of living is due in large extent to the increased cost of food products, declares Repre- sentative Flood, and that increase is due, in a large measure, to the increased prices of fertilizer and machinery. The federal trade commission is au- thorized by the resolution to inquire in- to the increase? in the price of fertilizer and machinery for the ptirpose of de- termining whether there was any necessity for such increases. A report is to be made to the house, of represen- tatives at the earliest possible date, to be used as the basis for legislation to I'educe the cost of those article.":. Sugar Beet Acreage in 1919. The area planted to sugar beets in the United States was the largest on record, reaching 890,400 acres, or 200,- 700 more than in 1918 and 83,000 more than the largest previous area, that of 1917. The condition of the crop July 1 was 78.9 per cent of normal as com- pared with 89.8 per cent for a 10-year average. Allowing an average percent- age of abandonment the forecast this year is for 7,230,000 tons. Assuming a yield of 2G2.,5 pounds of sugar per ton of beets, which is the 10-year average, production will be about 949,000 short tons compared with 765,063 tons in 1918. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CEaOAGO I ^ ■ ^^ Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, LBTTncB, Cabbo», I I" ^1 ^k I ^1 Ig Pabbnif, Parslet, Cklbbt, Endive, Salbipt, Named and Mizsd ^"^ ^^ ** ** Gbandlflora and Spbnceji Sweet Pea and StJNFLOWER. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company Wli). The American Florist. 297 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. IKT" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. WM JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing General Bulb Company (Westerbeek & Klyn, re-orsran.) 1 10 Water St., New York, N. Y. » BUY QUAMTY. IT PAYS. Ask for our quotations on Holland and French Bulbs Mention the American Florist when loriting Imports at New York. Imports during the week ending Au- gust 16 were as follows : From Copenhagen, Denmark, via S. S. Frederick VIII.— To order : 400 bags grass seed, 128 bags spinach seed, 30 bags dill seed. From Genoa, Italy, via S. S. Dante Aligheri. — A. Vivanti, 150 double bags alfalfa seed. To order : .500 bags seed. Fi-om London, Kng., via S. S. Missis- sippi. — Loewith, Larsen & Co., .370 bags seed. FYom Genoa, Italy, via S. .S. Tide- water. — Mangelsdorf Seed Co., 250 bags seed. Alberto Vivantii, 100 double bags clover seed. Banaca Commercial Italiana, 200 double bags alfalfa seed. From L,eith, Scotland. — J. Blair, 20 bags vine plants. John AVilk, 48 bags manure, A. F. F. Clover Seed Situation in Mlchigfan. Michigan's clover crop this season, which must be depended upon for seed puoduction, according to the Michigan Agi-icultural College oxperiinent .sta- tion, East Lansing, is much below the average, owing to the serious injury to stands during tlie summer of 191S, and it is therefore apparent that the acre- ,nge available for seed this year and during the coming season will not be large, compared with foi-mer years. The same condition prevails in many neighboring states. During lOlS, it was estimated by Secretary of State Coloman C. Vaughan, that the total yield of clover in Michiga.n was 7;'),980 Inishels from 75,.371 .acres, or an aver- age yield of .OS bushels per acre. The normal acreage of clover in the state is SO0.OfX>, which would require almost iloDble the quantity produced during the past year for a successful seeding- Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 40 1 3 Milwaukee Ave., (Near Irvlng park Blvd.) CHICAGO Mentioro the American Florist when uTttinff Seed Growers C. C. InORoL W CO. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing THE l.C. ROBINSON SEED CO. WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORJD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Oncumber. CantaloHpe, "Watermelon. Squnsh and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist lohen writing GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limiled SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, a re Ex porters of Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspondence invited. Mention the American Florist when loriting Western Seed&Irri^ationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES: Cucumber. Muslsmelon, Watermelon; Pump- itin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Corn. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist w7ien writinp 298 The American Florist. Aug. 23, WINTER=FLOWERINQ SWEET PEAS Pkt. Oz. %'lb. Lb. Asta Ohn, lavender $0.75 $1.25 $3.50 $12.00 Columbia, pink and white. . 1.25 2.00 6.50 .... Cliristmas Pink 75 1.25 3.50 12.00 E. Burke, lavender, one of the best 1.00 1.50 5.00 .... E. Bui'ke, greenhouse grown 2.00 3.00 10.00 .... Hei'eules, rose pink 50 .75 2.50 Helen Liewis, salmon pink. . .75 1.25 3.50 Heatherbell, mauve lavender .65 1.25 3.50 Lavender Nora 50 .75 2.50 Libei'ty, deep crimson 50 .75 2.50 MeloTkTi a SAN FRANCISCO san fhancisco CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO Mention the American Florist when writing JUST RECEIVED PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, 1000 to case. FREESIA PURITY, % in. and up. CALLA LILY BULBS. Prices on application. Grass Seed Time J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed, TOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Squash, Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED Mention the American Florist loJien xvriting For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 TEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be Quoted fou upon application to S. D. WOOORUFf & SONS, 82 DeY St., NEW TMK and ORANGE. CONN. Mention the American Florist ichen ivriting 1919. The American Florist. 299 VSUGHAN'S GIANT PANSIES VAUGHAN'S INTER- NATIONAL PANSIES Vanghan*s Intern a t i o n a 1 Pansy Mixture was Hrsi otf- erea Dy ua m 1889. We import from all the best European sources. Each year has added to the quality of its flowers and variety of the colors. We buy every year novelties of kno\v.n merit to improve the mixture; it Is always complete, alw.yb the latest and always the bes' mixture We add toall Pansy Mixtures which we now b y more than 50 per cent of the choicest named kinds obtain able, each in correct propor- tion. This is one of the Specialties that has establish ed the rei^utation of Vaughan's Flower seeds, and one which we maintain most carefullv. Trade pkt.,fiOc; Hoz.,Sl.50; Vz oz., $5.00; oz , $10.00. Vauglian's Giant Pansy Mixture. Embraces, besid-'S all the separate shades and colors, five special st-ains not listed else- whtfre. and wi.ich can ouly be had in this and our Internn- tional Mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, cop- persand bronzes, together with the most delicate ros" and pink ahadinss, all the dis'inct colors of TfimardenD and the splen- did Cissier strain. Trade kt, 5»'C; H oz.. 7Sc. oz , $5.00; M lb.. $18.0O. Vaugban's Cut Flower Mixture This mixture is put up by ourselves and contains mostly liaht colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicagn cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from thf sale of flowers. Pansies are as easily grown asviolets, requTt- less care and brine better r^'- sults. Trade pkt., 25c; H oz.. 60c; oz., $4.00. New Early- Flowering: Giant Pansies The n*'w strain pro-luces iis giant flowers about four weeks earlier than other known types. In March, when the old type pansies hardly show any buds, thfi plants of the new strain bore from 3 to 5 of their siftnt fl iwei-s. Early-Flower- Ing Giant White, Yellow, LiAht Blae, Dail£ Bloc and Mixed (Four Colors^. Trade pk . ( lOu seeds), 35c; ^oz ,70c;oz.,$5. Chicago Parks Bedding Mixture. This ia a mixture made by ourselves from 20 different and distinct varie- ties of this tyoe. While the flowers of this strain do not Krow as large as those of the Qiant Paasies they excel them by » much greater number of flowers to a plant. Trade Pkt., 26c; M oz., 60C; oz., $2.00. Vaughan's P. P. (Popular Price) Mixture of Pansies This mixture, like all "Vaughan" mixtures, is made up by ourselves from ssparate colors and strains of the Giant and Chicago Parks BeddiuR types and will furnish a large variety of colors with a good proportion of giant flowers. Trade Pkt., 25c; Vz oz.. 50c; oz..$3.00. CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO. CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Wf speoisHzK In Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radisti, Salsify, Spinacb, and Named and Mixed Nasinrtlums, and Grandlflora and Spencer sweet Peas. Write for Onr Growing Contract Price List. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tnmlp, RadiRh, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc Branches: Wisconsin, ColorS ANGELES, CALTPORNIA FREESlii BULBS PURITY (Improved) Size 14-55 inch (large). $ 8.50 per 1000 Size 58-^4 incb (mammoth)... 13.50 '■ NOW READY CALLA LILY BULBS Size 11/2-2 inches $9.00 per 100 Cash with order, less 2%. McHUTCHISON & CO. The Import House 95 Chambers Street, NEW YOKK Mention the American Florist when writing Get Qnotatlona From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloumfsdnle Farm. Bristol, Pa. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG or "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Marke' Gardeners. Write lor a copy at onoe— It will save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. Mushroom Growing By B. M, Du^gar ru-^euting accurately the requirements for success. 280 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price. $1.50 American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St.. GHIOAGO iiiiiiiiiiiiitiii[iiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniintiiiiiiiiir:ii>[iii[iiriiiiiii.^ NichelPs I Flower Seeds! Cyclamen Seed c^.| Mictaeli's Distinctive Gianf. 100 seed. 1000 seed : Duke of Connanght, crimson. ..$1.50 112.50 i Excelsior, white, with red base. GrandiHora Alba, white Princess of Wales, pink Salmon Queen, salmon pink ... Mixed, all colors 150 1.60 1.50 1.50 1.00 iglisl r. pkt J0.50 .50 .50 .. .40 .. .40 . 30 . .35 .. 25 12.50 12.50 12.50 13.50 9.00 Daisy. Double Er T Monstrosa Pink moz.,$i.50 Monstrosa White . .« oz., i.^n Monstrosa Mi- ed »< oz., 1.25 I Oz. $2.00 Snowball White 3.00 Mixed 1.50 Myosotis Alpestris Victoria Eliza Fanrobert 1.00 1.00 Pansy Seed Michell's Giant Exhibition, Mixed, a ciaut j strain, which for size ot hloom. heavy texture i ! and varied colors and shades cannot be sur- j I passed. Half tr. pkt., 30c: 50c per tr. pkt.; I : ',S oz., $1.25; $7.00 per oz. Also Giant Prize and regular sorts in sep- j i a rate colors. ,i Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and Supplies. Send for Wholesale Catalog. I Henry F. Michell Co.| i 518 Marlcet St., Plilladelpliia, Pa. | ?iiiiiliiiimlliuiiiiiiiinilliiinnrikluiliuinnillitiiiiuiniiHiui)tiiiiiiiniiiiiiuuillllP Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. Thf American Florist. 301 IMichell's Winter Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas l::irl,v Knrl> fcljirly Karlj- Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Karly Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Early Mixed .75 .75 Oz. Asta Oliu! Fine rich lavender $0.75 Heather Bell. Rich mauve lavender 75 Helen Lewis. Fine shade of orange pink .75 Hercules. Soft rose pink 75 Lavender JVora. Unwin tpye: color, lav- ender ;»3 Lavender Pink. Very fine 75 Liberty. Deep sunproof crimson Meadow Lark. Beautiful rich cream... Melody, Rose pink on white ground... Morning- Star. Deep orange scarlet in standard, with orange pink wings 75 Mrs. A. A. Skaaoh. Clear,' bright pink ... .75 Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black seeded; pure white 75 Mrs. \Villlam Sim. Salmon pink Pink and Wliite. Blanche Ferry type... ,75 Red. Bright cherry red 75 Rose Queen. One of the finest varieties: color, a most attractive shade of pink. (ireenhouse-Grown Seed 3.00 Outdoor-Grown Seed 1.25 Sons" Bird. Pale pink on white ground. .75 Songster. Rich lavender. ., 75 Spring Maid. Light pink on cream ground 7." Venus. White, blushed pink . .75 Warbler, Rich, mauve purple 75 Wedgwood. Lovely clear blue 75 Wliite Oroliid. Pure white 75 Varrawa. Bright rose pink, with lighter wings 75 AVinter Flowering Spencers .50 Vi lb. Lb. !|(2,5(> *S.0O 2,50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 S.OO .75 2.50 3.50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 s.oa 2.50 S.OO 2.50 8.00 2.50 S.OO 10.00 35.00 3.50 12.00 2.50 8.00 2.50 S.OO 2.50 8.00 2,50 8.00 2,50 8,00 2.50 S.OO 2.50 8.00 2,50 S.OO 1.75 6.00 DAI.*i1 , PAXSY SEED Miolieirs Giant Exiiibltton, Mixed. A giant strain which for size of bloom, heavy tex- ture and varied colors and shades cannot be surpassed. Half tr. pkt., 30c; 50c per tr. pkt.; y& oz., ?1.25; $7.00 per oz. Also Giant Prize and Regu- lar sorts in separate colors. Also all other Seasonable Seeds, Bulbs and .'Supplies Send for our New Wholesale Price List — Just out — if you do not receive a copy. IJOIBLE ENGLISH Tr. 14 Oz. Pkt. Oz. >lonstrosa Pink$1.50 $0.50 .... Monstrosa Wht. 1.50 .50 .... Monstrosa Mix. .1.25 .50 .... Longfellow Pink ... .40 $2.00 Snowball Wliite 10 2.0o "ixed ;{o 1,.50 HENRY F. MICHELL CO.. 518 Market St.. Philadelphia, Fa. a^^tit'^y^^ifi'^t^^i'i'^i'i'^t'ifiyitt'^'i^f'^tfiifiit^' more *than^ waterprooP Keeps Moisture In. The Ideal Protection for Roots and Shrubs. Delivers them moist and alive, ready to grow again. Cheaper and better than burlap. For Seedsmen: Keeps Moisture Out. Delivers seeds dry. Pre- vents sprouting, mildew — all damage. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills Boston USA Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth BnlldJng, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTBRS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds NEW EARLT-FLOWERING or WINTER-BLOOMING GIANT PANSIES .\n entirely new and distinct strain of Pausies, The main .tdvan- tape of these new Pansies over all hitherto existing Pansies is the extreme earltness of fl-iwering and its unusual hardiness, which en- ables them to witbsland quite severe Winters and to bloom right on into the Summer, Sown at the same time as other Pansies, they be- Eiu flowering the early part of March or aa snon as the snow is off the ground, many times having four or five large flowers to a plant, when all other Pansies are only showing buds. The flowers are large, well formed and fragrant, 14. WINTER SUN. Golden yellow, eye, I 16. CELESTIAL QUEEN. Light or sky blue. 15. ICE KING. Silvery white, with eye. | 17. CHARM OF MARCH Dark velvety blue 18. MIXED. The above four colors with other shades and variation.^, oOO seeds, 25c; UOO seeds, 40c; % oz., $1.10; H oz., $2.00; oz., $7.50. 10. KENILWORTH GIANT EXHIBITION is the very fln'st complete mixture ever sent out. Seed, carefully saved only from marked plants of all varieties, with the largest and best shaped- flowers and richest coloring. It is impossible to convey an adequate idea of the delighiful variations in color and markings of this unrivalled mixture. 5U0 seeds, 30c; lOOU seeds, 60c; % oz., $1.35; M oz., $2.50; oz., $i0.00. 12. KENILWORTH GIANT PRIZE is undoubtedly the largest flower and longest stemmed Pansy in the world The enormous flowers are of perfect form and of great substance. Petals overlapped and undulating. The rich colorings and markings are widely varied, some flowers being almost self-colored. BOO seeds, 30c; 1000 seeds, 50c; % oz,,$1.35;!4 oz.,$2.5a, oz., $10. Por description and prices of other Pansy Seed send tor list. Mention the American Florist when loritins THE C. HERBERT COY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Oucumber, Sluskmelon, Squash ajid Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. Mention the American Florist whe'i writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots, Cabbagei. Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips. Tnrnlps. Orowlng Crops Given Personal Attention, Mention the American Florist when wHtinff 302 The American Florist. Aug. 23, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen, J. Edward M< on, Morrisvill-^, Pa.. Presi- dent; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., Vice- President; Curtis Nye Smith, 19 Coneress Street. IJoston, Mass., Counsel; J. W.Hill, Des Moines. Iowa Treasurer. Forty-fifih annunl convention will beheld at Chicago June. 1920. Dover, Del. — The Burton Orchards have been incorporated with a capital stock of .$50,000. LiOCKPORT, N. Y. — Estimates given by ]0 establishments in Niagara county, indicate that with the exception of grapes tlie fruit crop in this section will scarcely average 50 per cent of average yields. Bulletin No. 458, Issued by the New York agricultural experiment station, Geneva, describes tests showing that nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium have a marked beneficial effect upon the wood growth, yield and quality of grapes, under the title "A Test of Com- mercial Fertilizers for Grapes." Insect Helps Control Others. Entomologists of the United States department of agriculture report in Bulletin 7(56, the result of experiments with the parasite, known as Compsil- ura concinnati, a fly of European origin that may become of far reaching im- portance in the control of the gypsy moth, brown-tail moth and other seri- ous pests of similar character. Since the establishment of the compsilura, the white marked tussock moth, the cabbage worm, celery worm and fall webworms have practically disappear- ed or their ravages lessened in some sections. Ass'n of American Cemetery Supts. The annual convention of the Asso- ciatioti of American Cemetery Super- intendents will be held at Cincinnati, O., September 24-25, with headquarters at the Hotel Sinton. An interesting programme has been aranged and a large attendance is indicated. The members of the local convention com- mittee are William Salway, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Carl E. Kern, also of Spring Grove, J. C. Cline, Dayton, O., and M. M. Jones, Newport, Ky. The present officers of the asso- ciation are : W. H. Atkinson, Trenton, N. .T., president; H. S. Adams, Jamaica Plain, Mass., vice-president, and W. B. Jones, Highwood, Pittsburgh, Pa. sec- tretary-treasurer. Summer Flowering Trees. Several trees with handsome or in- teresting flowers bloom in the Arbore- tum in July and August. All these and many summer flowering shrubs should find a place in gardens which are chiefly used during July, August and September; that is, in many north- em seashore gardens. The most im- portant of summer flowering trees here are the lindens. Some of the species begin to flower about the middle of June, but in the Arboretum collection are linden trees which are covered un- til the end of July with their beautiful fragrant flowers beloved of bees. In the meadow on the right-hand side of the Meadow road there is a large col- lection of these trees with many spe- cies, hybrids and varieties. Among them are trees of great beauty of hab- it, and trees which can be success- fully used in New England to shade streets and roads and co decorate parks. A careful study of the linden collection in the Arboretum during June and July will repay lovers and planters of trees. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin, July IT. lOiO. Rose Stops Clock. While the Great North of Scotland Railway Company's clockmaker was ascertaining the cause of the stoppage of a station clock, he found that a shoot from a rose tree growing on the platform had found its way underneath the wooden super-structure of the sta- tion building, forced its w^ay up be- tween the outer and inner linings of the wall, and thence right into the move- ment of the clock, which it brought to a complete stop. — British Horticul- tural Trade Journal. Sumac in Demand. Sicilian sumac, which contains 30 per cent tannin, is in much demand owing to the scarcity of the supply of oak and hemlock bark. Sumac is worth from ¥2.50 to $4 per pound, and tons of it go to waste in this country. Its value can be estimated when we consider that we sand annually to foreign countries $30,- 000,000 for tanning material, an im- portant factor in the present high cost of shoes. Steeling, III. — Mrs. Ella M. Hurd has opened a flower shop in this city. WooSTER, O. — The state horiticultur- al society has selected the agricultural experiment station in this city as the place for its fall meeting, September 10. HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTiniT Jmali, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. HiU Nursei^ Co. ETergrca SpedaEsb Lairast Growai m Anoia — ' DUNDEE Box 404^ DEE, ILL. Ment%on the American Florist when writing STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send (or our list. ~,„ PONARD a "■^ WJONES CO. Rolxil Pyle. ''res. [*l * L2J A.t\ EST GROVE PENNA. WiDtzer, Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. G. KalDK. 342 pages, iUnstrated. Price Sl.TB: American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., CEQCAGO IBOUUM K'i^ HARDY PRIVET, a. Ibota x Ovalifelium) See olher advertisements soon to appear. NEW HAVEN. CONN. Hybrid. To be sent, out in the Fall of 1919 THE ILM CITY NURSERY CO., WOODMONT NURSERIES. Inc., Introducers of BOX-BARBEREY El TURBAT ft uUap Orleans, France We have the pleasure to advise the American Nursery Trade that our new WHOLESALE CATALOGUE will be posted to any nurseryman in the U. S. A. who will apply for it. Onr catalogue is as much complete and as much interesting as it was previously, but we cannot incur the great expense of posting it to all the nurserymen of the United Stales of America without a special demand, for the following reasons: 1 St. We are very short of Fruit and Rose Stocks, which will be sold out early. 2nd. We have a superb assortment of Youn^ Deciduous and Evergreen, Ornamental and Forest Trees, Shrubs, Hardy, Herbaceous, Etc. New, Rare or Noticeable Trees and Shrubs, and Hardy, Herbaceous, New and Other Rose Trees, which are prohibited at the entry in the U. S A. if destined for .selling at once, but which are allowed to enter if they are destined for the propagation work, and if the importer has obtained permission from the Federal Horti- cultural Board at Washington. We are at the full disposition of the nurserymen or florists of the U. S. A. who desire to buy these articles, and we will be very pleased to answer their demands, regarding catalogues and general information. E. TURB.\T & CO , Nurserymen, Orleans, France 1919. The American Florist. 303 Primula Malacoides Rohreri The best strain of MalacoideS on the market. Years of patience have developed it to perfection. The beautiful shndes of Rose Pink, Light Lavender and Snow White make it one of !he most, desirable and profitable plants to grow; not only as single plants but for combination work it cannot be excelled. lOD lOOU Pink and Lavender mi.xed, 2^-in $6 00 $55.00 Pure White, 2>4-in 7.00 60.00 Mnlac ides, Townsendi, 2«-in . 6.00 55.00 PRIMULA Obconica, Rosea Gi^aniea, Grandiflora, Apple Blossom and Ker- mesina, 2><-in v.oo eo.oo Eureka. New variety very fine ohinensis Obconica. Large flower, extra fine oolor.2i4-in 7.50 (J5.00 CUnensis, 2ii-in 6.00 55.C0 C. U. LIGGIT Office: 303 Bulletin Bldg.. Philadelpbia, Pa. Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Poinsettias True Type. 2i4-in. Pot Plants. August delivery IS.fOperlOO: $75.00 per 1000 September delivery . 8.00 per 100; 75.00 per 1000 A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Orders booked now fur. January litSO deliver} . F. DORN£R £c SONS CO. LAPAYETTE, ■ - - INDIANA Alonzo J. Bryan WHOLESALE FLORIST Abnndance of Plants Always on Hand. See onr display adv» In June 7tb Issue. Correspondence solicited. WASHINGTON, NEW JERSEY CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith Sc Co. Adrian, Mich. Extra Good, Well-Rooted Plants. From 2-in. pots, »2.00 per 100; SIH.OO per 1000. Boston Yellow Daisies. A ipecialgood strain; from 2-in. pots, $.3.50 per 100. Elmer Bawlings, AUEt^NYrN. y. BEGONIAS Mrs. M. A. Patten, dark pink sport of Begoniu Ohatehiine. Koorl stiniis plants from 2H' in. pots. 11.500 piT 1011. Begonia Chatelaine, strong bushy plnnts from 1% iu. pots, *7.(JQ per 100. SMILAX, nice bushy plants, from 254 in. pots. »3.U0perl00. ,^ , ... , Cash with order. John R. Mitchell, Madison, N. J. * Seeds For Florists PANSY, Superb Giant Mixed. A choice strain of Giants for florists use, tr. pkt., 50c; }i oz., $1.50; oz., $6.00. CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA, half dwarf. A grand mixture of brilliant colors and large flowers, tr. pkt , $1.00. Early or Winter Orchid-Flowering. Asta Ohn, new lavender. Helen LewlS, orange salmon. Meadow Lark, cream. Mrs. A. A. Skaach, fine pink. White Sankey, black seeded white. Yarrawa, bright rose pink. Kach, M OZ-. 3Bc; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $3.00. BelUs (Daisy) Monstrosa, red, white, mixed, tr. pkt., 60c. i THE STORRS & HARRISON CO- I PAINESVILLE, OHIO ■- -«- -*...- -•- -•- -.- -•- -*- -•- ...- -.- -•- -•- -f |T„|, ,f , if t nil P Vl^' 'V i V •*' 'V * V "1" "i" i V "P '*■ "*" ■> •' ANNOUNCEMENT The New Carnation "RED CROSS" (Orl^nated at EUis, Mass.) Will be disseminated season 1919-20. TRADE PRICES Per 100 $14.00 Per 1000...$ 115.00 Per 5,000...$ 550.00 Per 250 28.75 per 2500 . 275.00 Per 10,000... 1,000.00 Per 500 57.50 The slieht advance in price is to cover extra cost of production, which THE TRADE will readily understand. -Send for descriptive circular, PETER FISHER, Ellis, Mass. ^IIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllilUllllllllllllllUllllllllillllllllilll| Robert Craig Co... | ^^ PALMS I and Novelties in Ij^ecorattve Plants. | Market and 49tli Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. | ainnuuDiiiiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiDniiiiiiitrE Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we solicit your inquiries and others for anme. We do not grow or handle anythlne else but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER Ss, HURRELJj, Summit, N. J. GER/INIUMS S. A. Nutt, at $15.00 per 1000, up to Nov. 1st. Other varieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. lat. S. A. Nutt mill Buclmer at Jig.oOper 1000 Poitevine and Rlcard at 22.00 p.T 1000 ALBERT M. H£RR. tANCASTER.PA. Horticultural Trade Journal Published weekly. The Larg- est, Brightest and Best British Trade Publication. Also THE INTERNATIOKAL EDITION Published quarterly. Annual subscription for weekly and quarterly numbers. One Dollar. (International money order.) Subscribe today and keep In touch with European markets and topics. i»E HORTICULTURAL PRINTING GOMPANV BURNLBY, ENGLAND. CHAS. H. TOnY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrynanthemiim Noveltiea My Specialty 304 The American Florist, Aug. 23, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philadelphia, Pa., President: C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Seeretar.v; Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Next annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich , .September 9-12, 1919. The flrst cargo of Spanish onions has arrived on the New York marltet. The Kaw Valley, Kan., potato mar- ket is stronger, prices cash to grow- ers, field run; $2.50-$2.65. Cantaloupe Damaj^e In Calafornia. Cantaloupe growers in Stanislaus county, Calif., have suffered severe losses this season from a blight which has not been serious before. The trou- ble, which Is different from the well known watermelon bligrht, has been determined by Professors W. T. Horno and C. W. "Woorlworth to be the mo saic disease, which has heretofore been most common on tobacco. California Vesretable Standardization Law. The new and expanded California fruit and vegetable standardization law- went into effect July 27. Deceptive packing must cease. While the old law was still in force; Sacramento County Horticultural Commissioner F. C. Brosius condemned 73 boxes of Mer- ced tomatoes because their top layers were notably better than those under- neath. A number of wholesale dealers liave had to repack boxe.s of tomatoes packed deceptively. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, August 19. — Cucumbers. Climax baskets, 25 cents; celery, Mich- igan, crate, 75 to 90 cents; leaf lettuce, per tomato box. 20 to 25 cents; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $1..50; tomatoes, 4 baskets, 60 to 75 cents. New Tork, August 18. — Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 75 cents; cucumbers, 40 to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms. $1.00 to $2.50 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, per pound, 6 to 15 cents; let- tuce, per package. 75 cents to $2.25; radishes, per lOl) bunches, $1.50 to $2..50. Cabbage in Ohio Menaced by Yellows. Reports from different sections of the state indicate that the cabbage indus- try of Ohio is seriously threatened by a disease called yellows, according to the agrieuitural college extension service. It is characterized by the yellowing of the leaves and the general decline of the plants, which, in many cases, ap- pears while the plants are still in the seed bed. A.s the leaves turn yellow, they become detacTied from the stalk, and in the case of more mature plants, the stalk may become almost bare of leaves. This disease is caused by a fungus which is capable of living in the soil in the absence of members of the cabba.ge family for an indefinite period. The disease is hastened in its spread by continuous cropping, or too short m rotation. It is also more likely to de- velop during' Iry hot wenther. Some growers observe that it appears worse upon sandy than upon clay or loamy soils. The control of the organism largely centers about the use of clean seed, planted in disease-free soil, the practice of long rotations, and the de- velopment and use of disease resistant strains. .» Leaky Potatoes. A leaky potato is rightly named, ac- coiding to a moving-picture film that has just been issued by the United States department of agriculture. If you squeeze a leaky potato in your hand, it will contract like a sponge, fall apart, and nothing will be left of it but a mass of rot. How the "leak" disease gets into the potatoes is shown in the motion pic- ture, which is to be exhibited in the California delta region, where the trou- ble causes large losses. The hoe- shaped forks that are used in this re- gion for potato digging, often pierce the tubers, and the vs ounds thus made allow the entrance of the fungus that causes the disease, which is always on the watch for a point of attack. It is also shown that the common practice of breaking off the knobs or second growths from the tubers, likewise opens the way for the "leak" disease. The lesson of the film is that potatoes, which are damaged in any way. should not be stored or shipped with sound tubers. The department has also issued a mo- tion picture, showing the magnitude of the potato industry in California, how efTieient methods of farming and ship- ping bave been developed, and liow Josses can be prevented. Soil Sterilization. Soil sterilization is receiving more and more attention from greenhouse growers. There are several factors working to that end, one being the scarcity of labor. Under present con- ditions, it will eventually be cheaper to install sterilizing equipment than to attempt to change the soil by re- moving it and replacing it. Another factor is the tendency to specialize in one or two crops. The everlasting repetition of the same crops, gradually but surely develops a heap of trouble, and last, and of greatest importance, expense of operation. This high cost of doing business, makes it absolutely necessary for any one to carry transactions through to a finish, allowing notliing to remain un- done that would help to produce a grand total. In other words, if steril- ization is a help in production, we can- not afford to do without it. It has been definitely proved that thorough steriliz- ation is a cure for many ills under glass, hence, the w-ise grower should investi- gate its merits. "We believe that of the three methods, formaldehyde, hot water and steam, the latter is by far the best and cheapest. Some growers have already installed powerful steam boilers for the express purpose of sterilizing their soils. For details of plans, we would advise begin- ners to address their state experiment stations, as most of these publish very good instructions in regard to this sub- ject. Whatever the method employed, we would urge beginners to be sure and do a thorough job, as everything de- pends upon that. The exposure to live steam must be long enough to permit i the heat to peneti-ate the last particle of eapth, and kill any gevms or spores hiding there. Where growers find it impossible to sterilize their growing; houses, ^ye would advise at least treating the plant houses, and in the ab.sence of any equip- ment, remove the plant bed soils and clean the bed, usin&^fh? old hot lime wash to disinfect We 'benches. Then with fresh earth, a new start is made, which goes a long way towards suc- cess. Strong, healthy plants do not readily yield to disease, while sickly stock seldom recovers in mid-winter when light is weak. Makketman. Vegetable Marlsets. Vegetable market values tended mod- erately downward during the period August 12-18 under heavy supplies, both homegrown and carlots. Further irreg- ular declines occurred in potatoes, on- ions and cabbages. Southern and south- western potato stock is being supplant- ed by increasing northern shipments and prices incline toward lower levels. New Jersey sacked Cobblers were ir- regular at $,S.75-$3.90 per 100 pounds f. o. b. and Giants at $3.05-S3.35 and strengthened to $3.50 at the close. Con- suming markets quoted Nev/ Jersey sacked Cobblers fairly steady at $3.50- $4.40. Virginia Cobblers were ottered in a few eastern markets at $5-$6 per barrel. Kansas Early Ohio ranged $3- .$3.75 per 100 pounds. Colorado Roimd Whites ranged $4 in western consum- ing markets. Onion values continued to sag, especially in western markets, closing dull, weak and unsettled. New Jersey yellow stock held steady at .$2- $2.50 per hamper and red stock at $2- .$2.75 per 100 pounds sacked. Massa- chusetts sacked yellows ranged $3.75- ■$4 in Philadelphia and New Vork but small sizes included went at $2.50-$.3 in Boston. Middlewestern stock fol- lowed a weaker genera] range of .$3..51>- .$4 per 300 pounds. Boston Ferns Bench grown plants, from $3.00 to $25.00 per 100. Cash from unknown parties. Satisfactory gnarantee. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, IND. Mention the American Florist when writing "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pajces. 5x7, with 3G illnstrations. by F. L. Teaw, man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Ho*- well. N. M. Cloth Bonnd, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Improved Bird's Eye -AND- Christmas Joy Peppers Out of 2M-in. pots at $6.00 per 100. Grown from selected stock. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Floi-ist when wrUino 1919. The American Florist. 305 '^f^S/V/VN#S/'.As*"^/v*SfS^^^/S/S/V/'.V Chinese Narcissus NOW READY SELECT BULBS Per Mat, 120 Bulbs, - $ 8.40 8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 62.40 WRIT£ FOB PRICES ON LARGER LOTS. WHITE CALLAS READY SOON Per 100 li_i-li2 Inch $ 7.00 lU-2 Inch 10.00 I FREESIAS- Improved Purity %-% Inch per 1000, $ 6.00 }^ Inch, plump " 8.00 J^-s/filnch " 10.00 Send us your orders for French Paper Whites and Lily Bulbs DLTCH BLLBS Our orders have been accepted; prices are ready. It is safe to order early. Remember, late orders last year had to accept many substitutes. Our stocks of HYACINTHS, Fancy Forcing, Named Forcing; TULIPS, Keizersltroon, Murillo, Flamingo, Coronne d' Or, as well as all the best Darwins, is complete. PAEONIES will be higher. We have the best florists' sorts at right prices. Write for our "Fall Book For Florists." CHICAGO Yaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist -when writinff r^^c^^^a NOW IS THE TIME TO STOCK UP ^ BENCH BOSTONS Good stock ready for 4-inch and 5-inch pots; big, broad, clean leaves; heavy plants. $25.00 AND $40.00 PER 100 CLEVELAND CHERRIES, fine, for growing on. [ 3-inch, $10.00 per 100; 4-inch, $15.00 per 100. Finished plants later. You will want them later on. Verj- bushy branched plants. French Hydrangeas, field plants, 6 to 8 I French Hydrangeas, 2i>^-inch strong. >; branches, $36.00 per 100. | $60.00 per 1000. CARL HAGENBURGER, West Mentor, Ohio Menfioyi the American Florist when iciitinf. 306 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AIiYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Glaot, 2-lnch, $2.00 per 100. Elmer RawUnge, AUegaDy, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Plumosus. 3%-in., very heavy and as good as 4-in., $10 per lOO. C. U. Llggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green, 10-lu. tubs, 20 to 24-In. high, t5 to $8; 12-in. tubs, 22 to 28-Id. high, 18 to $10 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Kew York. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Xmas Red and Prima Donna. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Ck)., Buffalo, N. Y. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write ns today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfatory de- livery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 Seventh 9t. Pittsburgh, Pa. Can supply the trade with 30 tons of good boxwood. If you are interested in this write me for contract. MRS. E. L. OLDFSBN, Big Island, Va. BUIiBS. Bulbs. American grown. Large size bulbs that will bloom. Princeps, single nose, $10; double nose, $15; Emperor, single nose, $20; double nose, $30 per 1000. Buy from grower. Ship August or September. Terms cash f. o. b. Portsmouth, Va., buyer's risk. COTTON FLORAL Co., 333 High St., Portsmouth, Va. Bulbs. Freesia Purity (Improved), ■^-%-Inch, $8.60 per 1,000; %-%-inch, $13.50 per 1.000. CaUa Lily, l»4-2-inch, $9 per 100. McHutchi- son & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs, Holland and French. Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New York. CAIjADIUMS. Caladiums. fancy leaved, 3-inch pots, each, 35c; doz., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. CARNATIONS . CARNATION PLANTS Field-grown. Ready after Sept. 1. 100 1000 White Wonder $12.00 $110.0i) White Bnchantre.ss 12.00 110.00 Matchless 11 00 100.00 Enchantress 12.00 110.00 Ward 12.0» 110.00 Rosetto 11.00 100.00 Thenanthos 11.00 100.00 WIBTOR BROS. Wholesale Florists 30 East R.liidolpb St.. Cbieag.j CARNATIONS. The uew i-ai'ualiou Red Cross. For prices see displa.v ad\ertisenient elsewhere in this issue. Peter Fislier, Ellis, Mass. Carnations, rooted cuttings, Laddie, $75 per 1,000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chysanthemum plants, 5.000 2l^-ln., consist- ing of all colors of pompons and other good va- rieties. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-ln., good strong stock for benching, at once, $12.50 per 100. JOHN BINDFLBISCH, 514 East Grand Ave., Beloit, Wise. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen. 3^4-ln., fine stock. $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago, DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jet., N.J. PERNS. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottli, 4-in., $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per lOO. 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. A splendid lot for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns. Bench Bostons, good stock and ready tor 4 and 5-inch pots, $25 and $40 per 100. Carl Hagenburger. West Mentor. O. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. A. Kuehn, 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. FBEESIAS. FREESIA PURITY BULBS. Of a highly im proved strain; very free-flowering. Stems un- usually strong. If you have never grown our Freesias, you have never bad the best. Size Per 1000 Vi V> % inch $ 6.60 % to % inch ' 9.50 % inch and up 15.00 Order filled same day as received. SEVIN VINCENT CO. 417 Montgomery St. Sau Fi-flucisco. Calif. Freesias. Purity (Improved). %-H-iE., $6.00; 14-%-ln., $10.00; %-%-in., $15.00 per 1000. Purity (Improved), Vaughan's Special Strain, Vs-^'-in.. $7.00; %-%-in., $12.00 per 1000. Vaughan'> Seed Store, Chicago and New York. FREESIAS. Fpecsla Purity, %-%-in., $9.50 per 1,000; %-%-ln., $15.00 per 1000. S. S. Skldelsky & Co., 50 Park Place. New York. N. Y. (;enistas. Genistas. Fine well grown stock, 3-in. pota, $15 per 100, $120 per lOOO. C. U. Ligglt. 303 Bulletin Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. A special lot of fine stock, 2%-in., Ricard and Poitevine, $5 per 100; $45 per 1000; S. A. Nutt, $4 per 100, $35 per 1000; C. U. Llggit. 303 Bulletin Bldg., Phiiadel- pbia. Pa. .. Geraniums, 76,000 at reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others; extra strong plants, 4- in. 12i^c; 3%-iE., 9c; 3-in., 7%c; 2%-in., 4%c; 214-in., 31/2?. L. J. BOWB. Titusville. Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, $15.00 per 1,000. .\lbert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. HEATHER. Christmas and Easter Heather. Write for prices. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. T. IRISES. Iris, one plant each 12 varieties. $1.00. L. F. IiINTEILMANN. Belleville. lU. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Good strong 2-in. stock. $2.50 per 100; $22,60 per 1,000. K. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons (3o., White Marsh, Md. 500,000 Ivy leaves to deliver in September, sa.OO per 1000. Cash with order. MRS. E. I,. cil.rFSEN, Big Island, Va. U'BNTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4- leaves, good strong plants out of 2^ -in. pota at .1:15.00 per 100. Prices on larger qnantitieg on application. J. H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamil- ton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MAGNOLIA LEAVES Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, .S22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers,. Southgate, London, England. Cattleyas, Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Cattleya — Orchids. All first-class stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. V. Allen, Edge- wood, R. I. Orchids of all kinds, established ^nd semi- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summft, ,N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write lis Ab(;iit It. W' 1919, The American Florist. 307 PAI^MS. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelpliia, Pa. PEONIES. Peonies for florists. Strictly true to name, all in stronpT divisions with from two to five eyes each. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed. Store, Chicago and New York. Peonies. All the standard varieties at attrac- tive prices. WM. F. MILLER, R. F. D. No. 2, Collingswood, New Jersey. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettiag, true type, 2%-in. pot plants. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. A, F. Longren, 4249 W. Monroe St.. Chicago. Poinsettias, trne type, 2J^-In. pot plants, §10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. PREVTOIjAS. Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Easting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. ROSES. SEEDS. Roses, own root. 3-In. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A, N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. ; Winter-flowering roses. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company. Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- cer. tJnwin and Grandiflora types. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. MfGill & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. SEJEDS. Vaughan's Giant Pansles. For varieties, descriptions and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seed. Mlchell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Mitchell Co., 518 Mar- ket St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, Cyclamen, pansy and sweet pea. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. S. S. ^idelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mflngel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. New early-flowering or winter-bloom- iiig giant pansies. Fbr varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenllworth, N. J. Seeds. Pansy. Cineraria, Sweet Pea and Daisy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paingville. 0. Seeds. Winter flowering Spencer sweet peas. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. St. Louis Seed Co., 411 Washington Ave., St. Louis. Mo. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson S'eed Co., Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes- boro, N. J. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet crom, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed' Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of ;ill kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. S'peclaltles, Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, Mster. cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Robnert, Gilroy. Calif. SEEDS. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every €escrlp- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwau- kee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. 11. & M. Godlneau, Angexs, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea. and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. O. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Flower and vegetable. All seasonable varieties. Stocks are very complete. James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Pa, Seeds. Tomnto, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Brasluu Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway. Langport, England, Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. I?. Simon & Sou, 438 Market Street. Ptiiladelphla, Pa. ■ Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. SMILAX. Smilas. Extra good strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $18,00 per 1000. Elmer RawUugs, Allegany, N. Y. SOIiANUM Cherries. Cleveland, 2^-In., ^.00 per 100; New Yellow, Orange Queen, 2%-in,, $10.00 per 100. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 5t>S-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. STEVIA. STEVIA Fine healthy stock^2-inch. $3.00 per loO. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove MISCEIiliAJVEOUS. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., FItchburg, Mass. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical Compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Excell Laboratories, 115 E. South Water St.. Department A. Cliicago, if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 308 The American Florist. Aug, 28, MISCEIjIjANEX)US. Elastic glazing composition. Prevents break- age of glass; does not crack or peel. Beds per- fectly, and lasts as long as the glass. For lirices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. H. B. Fred Kuhls, 65th fcir. and 3rd Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ants killed with "Perco" Ant Etxterminator. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this' issue. Perfection Chemical Co., 151A Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color and full length, 100 assorted up to 40 inches in length, $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co.. 1320 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesvlUe. O. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25: 14-in.. $3.00; 16-in., $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph &t., Detroit, Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros., Room 731, 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- cago. Cards for all occasions. Labels, stickers, seals, tags. Printing for florists. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evertireena. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee. 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all desriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs &. Harrison Co., Painesvjlle, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prtntery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Twemlow's old English glazing putty. The best article of its kind in the world. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills. Boston. U. S. A. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.» Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Radlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, OOC, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boiler flues for retublng boilers. Also flues for greenhouse piping, etc. Bight prices and prompt shipment. H. Munson, 1433 North Wells St., Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, .$2.00; 50,000. $8.75. W. .T. Cowee. Berlin. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. FLORISTS' SUPPI/IES. We handle a general line of florists* supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house in the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO.. 15 Otis St., Boston, Mass. Everything the best in florists* supplies. H, Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRTJCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Fit greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton, O. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and [^ketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg.' Co.. 3100 S. Spaulding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construc1:ion. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co.. 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo. N. Y, Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind, IjABELS, WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H, POTS AND PANS We have a half-million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices; 2^-iu., $5.53; 2V.-in., $6.50; 3-in.. $8.45; 3Mr-in., $10.40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1.000, less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahier Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co., South ZanesviUe, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc., Cambridge, Mass. INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.: $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphlne Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison, N. J. CARNATION STAPIiES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- Oeld, Mass. Plllsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 350; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbury, Galesburg, 111. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It, 1919. The American Florist. aod WIRE STAKES, Mtrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Josepli Zlska & Sons, Cbicago. WIRE DESIGN S. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Pliila., Pa. WHOLESALE OUT FliOWERS. Allen. J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Budlong Co.. J. A.. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn., Chicago. Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Froment, H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester. N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A.. New York. Kruchteo. John, Chicago. Kuhl, Geo. A._ Pekin, 111. Mackie. William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. MUlang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neidinger Co., ^os. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Nlessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N., Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York, Pyfer & C„ A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reid, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George, Chicago. Relnberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rledel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Slebrecht, Geo. C, ^ew York. ^iiiliiiiiMiitiiiirMitMUhutiiiiiiii;iiiiiiiitiiiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiililiilltlli'llllililtllliliiilililiil(tliiiiiiiitiiittillitillilillllirilllllllliriiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiilillllluilliMitiiiiiiiitiiinMlll''. In the Erection of I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I I Only the Best of Material Ts Used. I In designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating system. THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. I Designer BuUders Heating Engineers Main Office and Factory 3100 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, 111. Downlown Office Slate-Lake BIdg. ^IIIIIIIIllllllllllllhlMI ItllDIIIIIIIIIIIITIIItlllUI IIIIKIIIllllirilllllltllltillirillllllllllll iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiinihiiiiriiiiiillllilliu- Mention the American Floi-ist when writing lMHfi.1919 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PEOKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. GREENHOUSE LUMBER Mention the American Florist when ivriting WE AKE SPECIALISTS IN GREENHOUSE GLASS Free From Babbles— Unifonn in Thickness. PAINT3 and PUTTY ..■I.-. (Semi-Paste.) The Greenhouse White paint particular Florists Pteler. It will pay you to get our estimates. TBK DWELLE-KAISER ^o 251 Elm St., BX«TALO, N. Y. 1 Mention the American Florist when writing WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. The Long Island Floral Ck>., Brooklyn, N. T. Tenner, 0. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chaa. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenek, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan. A. L., & Co., Chicago. Welland & Rlsch Co., Chicago. Wiefor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John. New York, Zech & Mann. Chicago. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters J covering all sides of I growing, propagating! 1 storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearbom St. CHICAGO. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About ft. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 23, O n D H □ D THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basis of the Kroeschell .standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business D D D B □ D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. DHDHnHaaaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. Kroeschell Bros. Go-nerdGr DanBDBD.aDBa a Mention the American Florist when writing n n D n n Azalea Pots, Hanglns ) Baskets, Lavrn Vases, Urns, Etc. Refined Clays — Skilled liabop The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO.. 200 Fifth Avenae New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK Heriiri Oldest ml laigesi Humfutiircr] FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000. $2.25: 50.000, $9.75. Mannfactnred by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writino DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam. Ea. Doz. 100 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 10 20 in. $3.25 $37.50 $287.50 50 12in $150 $15.00 $110.00 20 18m 2.75 3u.00 237.50 60 10 in 95 10.50 77.50 30 16in 2.25 26.00 195 00 70 Sin 75 8 25 62.50 40 14 in 1,90 22.00 168.75 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is tbe best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted trreenand bound with electric welded hoops. The tour largest sizes are e quipped with drop handles. Henry A, Dreer^ Seeds. Plants. Bnibs and Supplies, 714-716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writinp Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. KahJer Pottery Co •J Factory at Louisville, Neb. Omaha, Neb. Office: 928 Omalia National Bank Building. Mention the American Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Go. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0.KELLER&S0N, Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for price. 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 12a W. 25tli St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. lilention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for onr catalogue. GIBLIN fi CO.. UTICA. N. Y CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX col MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. 1,000 Letterheads] (t A nn 1 ,000 Envelopes f D • U u Good Stock — Send Cash vrlth order. No samples sent unless postage is enclosed. GO^'HAM PRiNTFPY. INC. 642 South Bearlom Street. CHICAGO. ILL. W e Prim Lverything 1919. The American Florist, 311 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * YOU WILL BE SURPRISED At the quality there is in WIZARD BRAND Shredded Cattle Manure this year. New equipment provides a better selection of crude manures than ever before and it shows up in every bag of Shredded Cattle Manure. PuLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized CjqTTLP SHREbbEb Cattle nilNURE Is dried and sterilized in high temperature direct heat dryers. It saves you time and labor in handling and application. Does not bring you foreign weeds and grasses that come with crude or air dried manures. WIZARD BRAND may not always be lowest in price but it is highest in quality and the recollec- tion of quality remains long eifter price is forgotten. WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark is tagged or printed on every bag for your protection. Your dealer can supply WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. t.I..I..I..I..I..I..I..I..I..I..I..I..I..; * * * * t t * * * The Recognized Standard Insecticide A spray remedy for green, black, -white fly. thrips and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon. $2.S0 FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and Tegetables. Quart. $1.00. GalloD. $3.50 VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working In the boU. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing ANTS KILLED WITH "Perco" Ant Exterminator ;4 lb SU.35 1 lb 8(1 T.'i Vi It). 40 5 lbs 3.75 Hnrrels (prices on request). V O.B. Ftushini:. — All Standard Insecticides. Miiiiufacturc'd by PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., Inc., 1 5 1 A wasninBton St.. Flushing, H. Y. HAVE TIGHT GREENHOUSES BY USING -^TRADE MAHK-- IT retains its elasticity indefinitely, prevents breakage of glass, and does not crack or peel. Withstands heat, cold and dainpness. Will adhere to wood, iron, stone, etc. Beds perfectlv, and lasts as long as the glass lasts. If the glass breaks. Elastic Glazing Composition can be cut out without injury to the wood, as it remains flexible. Can be painted over immediately, or left without paint. Elastic Glazing Composition is used by the Government, several railroads, and specified by hundreds of architects. I2V2 and 25-lb. kegs 18c per lb. J^ barrel 16c per lb. 60 and 100-lb. kegs I7c per lb. Barrel 15c per lb. F.O.B. New York. Send for booklet and nearest agent. H. B. FRED KUHLS, 65th St. and 3rd Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. REFRIGERATORS WBrrE FOR CATAIX)G Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S. LaSalle St, Room 731. CHICAGO, ILL. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND 312 The American Florist. Aug. 23, Index to Advertisers. AdvaQ'^e Co lil AlfreiLozierRoEery.29t Allen Geo V 288 Allen J K 287 Alpha Floral Co 2W AmericanBulbCo I AmlingECCo 285 Anderson S A 293 Angermueller G H Co .234 Aphine MIg Co 311 Astoria Florist 292 Atascadero SeedCo..299 Avenue Floral Co... 294 Baer Julius 293 BarnaidWWCo .30:J Bassett& Washburn. 276 Baunier Aug ....295 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.28.5 Begerow's- . 292 Berger Bros 284 Bernmg H G 2'i4 Blackistonelnc. ..295 Bodger J & Sons Co.3nij Bolgiano J & Son. . ."0 ' Bramlcy&Son ..295 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 296 Brenner Edward 286 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 292 Broadway Florist -.293 Brown A J seed Co .2% Btiwo Bag Filling Machine Co 300 Brysn AlonzoJ 305 Buchbioder Bros .. .*ll Buckbee H W 294 Bud'ongCo J A.... 280 Burpee W A Co 298 Calilornia Florists... 29,5 Cazan A B 290 Central Floral Co. ..295 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 312 Chicago Flower Growers Assn. 277 285 Clark E B Seed Co. 299 Clarke's Sons D.... 291 Clay &Son 311 Coan J J 237 Coles WW 304 Colonial Plorist 291 Conard& Jones Co. .302 Cooke GeoH 2^5 Cowee W J 310 Coy H CSeed Co.... 301 Craig Robt Co 303 Crouch the Florist. ..290 Danker FrtdA 294 DardsChas 289 Dietsch A & Co ....IV Dominion Floral Co. 292 Doroer F&SonsCo.303 DrakosCo 29) Dreer H A 310 312 Duluth Floral Co... 291 Dunlop John H ... 2"2 Dwelle- Kaiser Co... 31 9 Eble Charles 291 EdwardsFold'g Box. 310 Elm ( ity Nurs CO...302 Erne & Co 282 Excell Laboratories. II Evres H G 7'H Fallon Florist 291 Fisher Peter 303 Florist Specialty Co.31i) Foerster Co Joeph .278 Folev Greenhouse MlgCo 3 9 Ford M C 287 Ford William P.... Z87 Fox J M & ^on Inc .29! Frauenfelder '' 294 Freeman Mrs J B ..295 Frey C H 294 Frey & Frey 294 Friedman 295 Froment H E 287 Frost Chas ,301 Futterman B os 285 GalviD Thos F 295 Gasser J M Co k92 General Bulb Co... 297 Giblin & Co 310 Gnatt Ove CoTbe...2fS Godineau R& M 301 Goldstein I 287 GorhamPrinteryTnc.3iO GrakelowChas H...292 GrandRapids FloCo.294 Grimm & Gorly 295 GudeBros 291 HabermehrsSonsJJ.291 Haginburger Carl ..305 Hammond's Paint & blugShot Works. .Ill Hardesty & Co 29 5 Hart George B 2S7 Hart Henry 292 Haven Seed Co The. 298 Heacock Jos Co 305 HtinI JohnG & Son. 21)4 Henderson A & o.I 298 Henderson Lewis 292 Henry Lo The John. 285 Henshaw Kl' ral Lo.287 Hentz &Nash 286 Herr Albert M 303 Hess & Swoboda 29! Hession 293 Hews & To A H. . 31'i Hill D Nursery Co .302 Hollywood Gardens 292 Holm & Olson 292 Holton&HunkelCo 285 Hort Advertiser 512 Hon Trade Journal. 303 Hurff Edgar F 298 Hurst Kt Son 298 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewiid Greenhs.-. .295 Imperial Gardens ...278 Jahn ^'u^o 292 Jones Percy 276 Joy F oral Co 291 Kahler Pottery Co ..31" KastingW K Co I Kel'erPoit'yf"oGeo.3to Keller Sons J B 295 Kelwsy & Son' 299 Kennicott Bros Co.. 279 Kervan Co The 287 KesslerWm 287 Kottmiller A 291 Kroeschell Bros Co. 310 Kruchtenjohn 283 Kuehn CA 285 Kuhl Geo A 300 KuhlsH B Fred... 311 Lager & Hurrell ...303 Landreth Seed Co. 300 Lang Flo & NursCo.291 Lange A 791 Leikens .: 294 Levine&Co 273 LiggitC U 303 Littlefield Florist.. ..294 Lockland Lum Co .3 9 Long Island Flo Co. 292 LoDgren A F ....''3 Louise FloweiShop.295 McCallum Co' 285 McGillRC&Co,...293 McHutchison & C O.300 Mackie William 237 Malandre Bros 289 Mangel ?95 Matthews theFlo'st 293 Matthewson J E 290 May & I'o LL 29S MeconiPaul 287 MetaireRidge Nurs .294 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 282 Michell HenryPro. 3 301 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 235 Millang Joseph ."i. .i86 Miller A L .^'4 Miller Floral Co ... 294 Miller & Mussor 85 Mitchell John R .3(H MooiDger J C I 0... IV Morse CC &Co .. 297 MunsonH 3i2 Murray Samuel 2W 295 Nar'l Florists' Board ofTrade :...IV Neidinger Jos G t o 284 Newell A 294 N V fut Flower Ex. 2'I7 N Y Flo"l Co . .295 Niessen Leo Co 284 North Shore Flo Co 294 Park Floral Co 295 Peacock ER i o .. .297 Pearson E W 295 Pedrick GR& Son, .293 Penn the Florist. .. 295 Perfection CheraCo.3ll GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO, ILL. PetersS Reed Potty. 310 Petersen HA Ltd ..297 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 285 Philips Bros 294 PierceFOCo Iv PiersonFRCo I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 296 Pikes Peak Flo Co.. 294 Pillsbury IL 29^ Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.284 Podesta&Baldocchi 295 Poehlmann Bros > 0.275 PoUwortb C C 1 0...285 P lykranas GeoJ ...287 Potter Floral i o ...291 PressingSeed Co WC296 Pulverized Manure CoThe 311 Pyf-r \T & Co 276 Raedlein Basket Co. 27« Randall ' L Co .285 Randall'sFlo 'Shop.. 295 Randolph & Mc- ClemeDts, 294 Rawlings Elmer ....303 Ready Reference. . . 306 Reed& Keller 310 Regan Ptg House ...312 Reid Edw 284 Reinberg Geo 235 Reinberg Peter 277 Rice Bros 285 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 297 Riedel & Meyer.... 287 RobinsnnJ SeedCo.297 Rock WmL Flo 0..294 Rodgers J W 294 Rohnert Waldo 298 Roiery Floral Co ...29=; Routzahn SeedCo..;98 Rusch G& Co 285 Saake O C 291 Safepack Mills 301 Sceery Edw 293 Schiller the Florist.. 2«' Schillo A Lum Co.. I'V Schlatter W & Son. 293 312 SchlingMax 295 Schmidt Chas L 29i Shaffer Geo c o 295 Sharp Partridge & to 312 Sheppard H W 295 Sheridan Walter F.. 287 Siebrecht George C..287 Simon &Son I N....297 Situations & Wants. 273 SkidelskySS&'-.o... I Smith 5 W&C0....292 Smith & Co E D .303 Smith & Fetters Co.294 ■^mi'h Henrv 294 =t Louis Seed Co.... 300 Storrs & Harrison... 303 StumopGF M 292 ThorburnJM & Co. .298 Tonner O 1 & LA. .276 Totty rha« H 305 Traendly&:Schenck,287 Traveling 'Wholesale Florist 286 Tr'-pel Joseph 293 Tu'batK& Co 3"2 United Cut Flo Co. 287 Vaughan A L Co ...279 Vaughan's Seed Store T 274 29".) .'05 Viclr's=oris las 300 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker F Co 291 WeberF « 294 W.iland & Risch.. 285 Weir James 291 Western Seerl & Trrigotion Co 297 Wietor B-os 273 Williams Mrs E ^...295 Winter'on <~o EF...282 Witthold GCo 291 Wnlfski'l Bros & Morris Goldenson. 290 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 282 Woodruff «D& Sons. 298 Yokohama Nurs Co. 301 Young A L& Co.... 786 VnuDg John & Co'... 287 Zech & Mann. ..281 28i Magic Fertilizers "FOR THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fiertilizer Co. 809 Exehange Ave., V.S. ITarda. ChlcaKo Mention the American Florist when writing Boiler Flues We make a specialty of handliriK care- fully selected Boiler Flues 4 inches in diameter and other sizes for Retubing Boilers. Also Flues for greenhouse pip- ing, etc. All lUies are thorous:hly cleaDed inside and out, trimmed and are ready for use. General sales agent for Stuttle's Patent Clarap and Elbow for joining flues— no packing, no leaks. New Standard Pipe nnd all kinds of Greenhouse Fittings. Rii^ht prices and prompt shipment. H. MUNSON Est. 1898 Phone Superior .573 1433 N. 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A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OP «H. A„» LOVVDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Before Nolois if you mend your split carna- tions ivith Superior Carnation STAPLES 35o per 1000; 3000 for $1.00. Postpaid. Wm. Schlaiier & Son Aller 422 Main Street. Sprin^ield, Mass. Mention the American Florist when tvriting Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbonscs Drive easy and true, becinse l)Otb bevels are on the same tide. Can't twist and bicalc the glass in drivioE. Galvaa* Ized and will Sot fusu No ilebts or lefts. The Peerless Clazine Point It patented. Noothetslike^ It, Order from your deale^ or direct from as. 1000.90c. postpaid. Samples free. , REHST A. SKEEB.L 714 CbestBQt StT»t/S rbiUdclpblK. ImeriEa is "tbs Praw of the J/bssbI; there may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the Brst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. LIII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 30, 1919. No. 1630 The American Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Eteet Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Plione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. .\3imann, Edwardsville, 111., President: E. A. Fetto,rb, Detroit, Mich., Vice- President; .John Young, 1170 Broadway, >^ew York. Secretary; J. .7. Hess. Omaha, Neb., Treas. upficers-Elect — A.L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., President; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, C. Vice- President; John Young, New ifork, Secretary; J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb,, Preasurer. The thlrtv-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., August, 1920. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at New York, September 23 25, 1919. Officers— Richard Vincent, .Jr., White Marsh, Md., President; JoHK H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Nest annual meeting and exhibitiDn, Chicago, January, 1920. Theodore Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. B»ur, Thirty- eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N.J. . Vice- President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O.May, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition New York, November 1919. Wm. W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. Johnson. 2842 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual convention, Hartford and New Haven, Conn., August 26-28, 1919. Jacob F. Foster, Chicago, President. AMERICAN PEONY SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Reading, Pa., June, 1920. Lee R Bonnewitz, Van Wert, O., President; A. P. Saunders, Clinton, N. Y., Secretary. THE DETROIT CONVENTION Next Convention, Cleveland, O., 1920. OFFICERS ELECTED: President, A. L. MIllER* Jamaica. N. Y. Vice-President, F. C. W. BROWN, Cleveland, O. Secretary, JOHN YOUNG, New York. Treasurer, J. J. HESS, Omaha, Neb. Directors for Three Years: H. P. KNOBLE, Cleveland, C; PAUL R. KLINGSPORN, Chicago. PLANT QUARANTINE STRONGLY OPPOSED. (Continued From Last Issue.) Thursday's Proceedings. The criiiventiim met pursuant to ad- journment, Thursday morning-, Presi- dent Ammann in the chair. He an- nounced that the j'udges and tellers of election were all present, the ballot boxes prei^ared and that at promptly lU ;i. m. the polls would be declared open and so remain until 11 o'clock, or until all in line had voted, and would then be clo.sed. At the appointed time, the polls were closed and an adjournment taken until 2 :00 p. m. to permit of the count- ing of the ballots. At two o'clock, the convention re- sumed its deliberations. President Am- mann officiating-. R. C. Kerr read the report of the judg-es of the trade extxib- its, floor supplies section, which on mo- tion of A. T. De La Mare was received and made part of the records. Jud.ge of Elections John G. Esler reported the result of the ballot as follows : For president. A. L. Miller, 231 votes; J. F. Sullivan, 187; for vice-president, F. C W. Brown, 379; for secretary, John Young-, 386; for treasurer, J. J. Hess. 377: for director to serve three years, Herman P. Kncble, 273; Paul R. Kling- .sporn, 2.^6; Irwin Bertermann, 2n'i. The following- officers were therefore de- clared elected by President Ammann as reported in our last week's issue, page 2.5.5; A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., presi- dent; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland. O., vice-president; John Yoimg-, New York, secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb, treasurer; director for three years. Her- man P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. There being: a tie as to the remaining director, there was no election. A special commit- tee appointed by the chair, consisting- of J. G. Esler, R. C. Kerr and W. J. Pilcher retired with the candidates affected by the tie and later reported that both had decided to abide by the toss of a coin, Paul Klingsporn winning on his choice, "heads," and he was thereupon declared duly elected as director for the term expiring in. 1922. In the meantime, J. F. Sullivan moved that the election of A. L,. Miller be made unanimous, which motion carried, and Mr. Miller was called upon for a speech to which he responded, saying tli.at he highly appreciated the honor conferred upon him and would do all in his power to further the interests of the organiza- tion, and while he did not profess to be an expert in society management, he would do everything possible for the ti-ade. The president then remarked that 'le Avas glad to have the proud honor of being succeeded as president by a gar- dener, and although Mr. Miller did not claim to be an orator, he knew him to be a rea,l worker who would be ace lilgh in whatever position he was placed. He himself was part orator and part gar- dener. K. G. Hill said that President Ammann was a notable exception to the rule that an orator and a gardener could not co-exist in the same person. Paul Klingsporn, who was also called upon for a speech, said he was just an ordinary Avholesaler and had never ex- pected to stand any chance against two such well-known florists as Herman Knoble and Irwin Berterrnann, the lat- ter a prominent worker in the profession 314 The American Florist. Vug. 30, for many years and with a far greater reputation than himself. He thanked the convention from the bottom of his heart. Charles H. Grakelow presented the report of the judges of trade exhibits, division of novelties and new varieties in plants On motion of R. C. Kerr, the report was adopted and made of record. President-elect Miller suggested that a vote of thanks he extended to the exhibitors, but was informed that this would be taken oare of in the re- port of the committee on final resolu- tions. Director-elect Knoble thanked the convention for the honor conferred and pledged himself to give the very best service be possibly oould in his new ofiice. Secretary John Young .and Treasurer Hess were called upon and each responded in a fitting manner Vice-president-elect F. C. W. Brown was also called upon for a speech but was not in the hall at the time. Frank R. Pierson referred to the death and valuable services of Past- President William J. Stewart, and moved the adoption of the following resolution : "Be it remembered that, _ "Whereas : The Almighty, in His wis- dom, has called to eternal rest our Iie- loved past secretary and ex-president, William J. Stewart, of Boston, Mass.; and "Whereas, this society has been al- ways appreciative of, and will always bear in cherished remembrance the in- defatigable labors of our lamented co- worker, Mr. Stewart, in the foimding of and in building up this organization, and his constant interest .-tnd zeal for its success; therefore, be it "Resolved : That a copy of this reso- lution be mailed to the widow and fam- ily of Mr. Stewart, and that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the min- utes of this society." W. A. Manda seconded the motion to adopt the resolution and suggested that a rising vote be taken as a further mark of respect. The resolution was there- fore adopted by risin.g and unanimous vote. On motion of J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, a telegi-am of regret was ordered sent to his old time friend, one of the pioneers of the society, J. D. Garmody. On motion of Philip Breitmeyer, .'i simi- lar telegram was sent to ex-President Patrick O'Mara. On motion of J. J. Hess a like telegram was sent to ex- President Robert Craig. On motion of C. Loveridge, similar action was taken as to George A. Kuhl, Pekin, III. On motion of J. F. Sullivan, a similar tele- gram was sent to John A. May, Sum- mitt, N. J., pioneer member. On further motion, it was ordered that floral re- membrances be also forwarded to each of the above. Philip Breitmeyer auctioned off the exhibit contributed by the Skinner Irri- gation Company of Troy, realizing $100, the same to be applied to the publicity fund. President Ammann referred to the fact of the Treat divergence of views among florists, nurserymen and others interepted as to Ruling No. 87 under the quarantine act, some being opposed, some in favor, and some neutral, for which reason the oflicers of the society had decided, if it were possible, to have present at this convention some repre- sentative of the federal horticultural board to furnish enlightenment on this subject for the benefit, not onlv of those present, but the entire trad'e of the country, and also as a help to the board itself, and for that reason Dr. C. J^. Maria tt, of the federal horticultural board, had been invited to address the convention on the subject. President Ammann was pleased to announce that Dr. Maria tt had accepted the invitation and would address the convention and immediately after Dr. Marlatt's address the committee on tariff and legislation would present their report, final action upon which would be defeired until after the discussion which might fol- low Dr i\larlatt's address. Immediatelv after Dr. Marlatt's address, Chairman W, F. Gude, of the committee on tariff and legislation, presented his report, final action on which was deferred until after tlie discussion of Dr. Marlatt's re- marks. Quarantine Resolutions. Following the discussion of Dr. Mar- latt's address, S A. Anderson. Buffalo. N. Y., moved the adoption of the fol- lowing resolutions which were seconded by W. A. Manda, and duly carried : "WHEREAS, on June 1, Quarantine No. 37 witU regulations, became effective, nrohibitins lurtber importation of many plants and plant products and raw materials essential to tbe conduct and expansion of our business, and places Ijurdensome, expensive, and unnecessarj restrictions on the importation of other impor- tant classes of horticultural pro per cent of the strength of black, and that to be believed is more than just to be heard. As advertising grows, it grows milder and stronger. A GOOD ADVERTISEMENT. What then is a good advertisement'.' Should we make it brief and to the point? Most people will tell you so. and most people believe they know all about how good ndvcrtisements should be written. Or should it tell all in one letter? as the classified boys put il. "People haven't time to read — make the' ad short and snappy." is what nearly everyone will say. Mail order houses that receive direct orders in answer to their advertisements, know what pays, and what does not, what people read and what they do not read. And yet, strangely enough, all mail order .adver- tisements are often very long. There was one sucesssful advertisement that proved very profitable that had 2,200 words in it. People must therefore read long ads, or these many worded ads would not pay. On the other hand. Cream of Wheat advertisements often have no text at all — just a picture. With no other means of sales promo- tion, a great business has been created by this pretty picture advertising alone. Another great business uses pictvtres that are not pretty ones, and quite sub- servient to the text, and makes a tre- mendous success from that form of advertising. It does not, after all, matter very much, you see, just how you convey your ideas to the public. The public does not stop to worry over sentences. It stops, it looks, it listens, and goes on its way." They've got your meaning, no matter how you tell it to them, but they judge you according to your own standard. Are you sincere, do you mean it? If you are, if you do, the public knows and acts as you want them to. I have seen advertisements written and changed and re-written, pictures made and remade and made again, and in tUe end after all the revisions, after all had stirred the broth, the original and first advertisement was selected because it Mrs. Albert M. Herr. Soc'y-EIect Ladies' Society of Americaa Florists. was the only one that told the story convincingly. Those who contribute to this cam- paign the most, will by the very nature of all rewards, reap the greatest har- vest from it. The automobile manu- facturer who does not advertise, may be said to get some benefit from tlie ad- vertising of those who bocst the game along, but if you look to see who are really making the fortunes, who are reaping the biggest rewards, you will find it is the manufacturers who con- tribute the most in investment in ad- vertising. Every cent that any mem- ber of the S. A. F., has contributed has been invested to return to him 10 and 100 fold. Those who have not contrib- uted, will in the end, by the very nature of things, get less than nothing from it. They will be as those on the outside looking in, learning to the full t'ne mean- ing of those words. "Alas, now it is too late." MERCHANDISING ADVEETISING. Giviiig merchandising ideas to florists would bo easy. It is as easy as .giving a mother reasons why she should be careful of her children's health. Rea- sons why she should buy a certain kind of stocking for her children to wear. You do not need to tell her. I do not need to tell you my ideas on merchan- dising. ..\nd mother knows more in a minute what she wants for her children than r or any other Avould know, in a year. I can only tell what kind of a stocking I have to advertise. She will judge whether she wants it after I have told her about it. I cannot tell her what she ought to have. She knows. And so, with you gentlemen. You know more in a minute about your own particular individual business of selling flowers, and plants, than any outsider can know. I am only for the purpose of interpret- ing your busine.ss to the public, of tell- ing them what flowers will do for them for a finer, sweeter life, and I leave the inner workings of your own business to be discussed among- you, and I offer only to aid with what suggestions you ask me for, when your own ideas have been set forth. FUTURE PROSPECTS. I am optimistic for the future. We- are already able to see light ahead. It is an encouraging sig-n that business is calmly adjusting itself, both for its work in this country .and abroad. The nation which brought a world war to a crashirrg, final finis'n, is r.ot to be dis- couraged by the task of getting back to its normal peace time pursuits. In spite of high prices, or of uncertainty as to this or that aspect oi the labor situa- tion, the future, as I see it, is full of promise. Should there be anyone here who has any misgivings. I would sug- gest that he run over in his mind a side of the business aspect he may have overlooked. Just bear in mind that the value of our farm production this year amounts to .$25,000,000,000. That figure represents the buying power of Ameri- can farmers for the coming year. For the year ending last .Tune, our foreign trade totalled .$10;0()0,000.000. One half of the manufactures enterin.g into in- ternational trade last year were the product of the shops and factories of the United States. PEOPU; PURCHASING FREELY. A survey of the country finds people of all classes purchasing freely. One of the best signs of the \inderlying confi- dence amon.g business men is to be seen in the nu.mber of industrial plants throughout the country that are making .large additions to their equipment and otherwise planning for expansion. For the past three months, business men have been going ahead with increasing confidence. In textile, leather, auto- mobile, and other lines, demand ali-eady exceeds supidy. The starting of new en- terprises, furnishes additional evidencQ that the country is rapidly getting into its right stride. The first four months of this year saw the new capital issues of approximately $2,500,000,000. Nor is this increasing activity confined to bare necessities. The public is buying as never before. NO CAUSE FOR PESSIMISM. We will have little cause for pessim- ism when we fi\lly appreciate how enormous has been the development of our national power. Our manufactur- ing capacity has been vastly increased and improved by the war. We havo built uji a gTeat merchant marine. New industries have come into existence and have been solidly establislied. We hold tlie g-i'eatest accumulation of gold in the world's history. With that as a basis, our reserve banking system is equipped to handle our vast credit prob- lem. Behind all that, is our vast wealth of natural resources which enable us to produce over 60 per cent of the world supply of cotton, copper, oil, coal, corn and practiclly one half the world's iron, zinc, lead and other metals. 1919. The American Florist. 319 We hear much of the perilous job of financing Europe from people who do not know that that task is being- cared for now. Within the past few months, upwards of .$300,000,000 has been sup- plied France, Belgium and other coun- tries by banking syndicates, while an- other ,$100,000,0t)0 has been supplied by American industrial firms. Most of this money is being spent here In the United States for goods and 'merchandise. Pittsburgh, Chicago and New York firms joined in .a single contract for the rebuilding of the French industrial city of Nancy, amounting to $2n0,000,000, with a prospect that half a billion might be needed. If we look round carefully, we see neither reason for fear at our own future, nor any doubt as to our ability to aid Europe with her problems. ^ HIGH WAGES DEVELOP DESIEES. One of the most encouraging features of the present business situation, is the free buying on the part of the people, as a whole, of so called luxuries. The high wages during the last year of the war have developed iesires among the masses for the best of everything. Ar- ticles, previously regarded as too costly for consideration, .are now sought and paid for without protest. This new spirit suggests opportunity for the flo- rists of America. It opens up immense possibilities for adding new thousands to the growing number who are learn- ing to "Say it with Flowers" on every occasion. Reference to opportunities, brings to ray mind a subject which is now recog- nized .as a highly essential part of every programme for business expansion, whether the business be the making of pir.s or the raising or selling of flowers. 1 believe that closei- co-operation and a greater use should be made of our pro- motion bureau, which acts as a clear- ing house for ideas in the florists' trade; where all new schemes for promoting the sale of flowers are collected for the benefit of all the members of the so- ciety. In a number of cities through- out the country, there are well organized movements for encouraging the use of flowers as window decorations at home and even in office buildings and fac- tories. In others, there exist co-opera- live schemes for the use of flowers as window decoration by slioe stores and department stores. I cite these as sug- gestions which might be fully developed through the efforts of the society. As I have already 3aid, I believe the coming year will be one of exceptional prosperity. Prophets of evil we will have with us. You will continue to hear a grumb'or here and there predict the early tolling of the funeral knell for business, and a cheerful idiot recogniz- ing the future only as a tinkle of bells. Publicity Finance Committee Report. It is my opinion that there has been no work taken up by the national or- ganization that has meant so much to every person engaged in our industry, and that the campaign, as inaugurated by the society in New York two years ago, has brought results far beyond our fondest expectations. To those of us who have had in charge the financing of this wonderful project. It has seemed, from the results obtained the first year, that we ought to have easily doubled our first year's quota of $40,000 by this time. Over half of the year has passed, and we have about $47,000 in sub- scriptions to date. If contributions in the same proportion continue until the end of the year, it is possible we may reach the $7.5,000 mark. This might in- fleed seem a large amount, but when the results obtained are considered, and in some instances the profits of one firm have increased that much and more in one year, it seems in the light of a busi- ness proposition, that instead of being solicited, the shrewd business man should readily see that publicity is one of his greatest assets, and not only be a big subscriber, bvit a help to our com- mittee in securing' subscriptions from others. It has been a very difficult and an uphill task to get together the fund we now have. It is true that we have had wonderful support from the officers of the society, and also from some of the business men throughout the country. It is not to these few that I am allud- ing, but to the great majority. If some one was to come along and show the average grower a device where he could save 10 per cent on his coal bills, he Avould be ready to invest thousands of dollars, but the results obtained through the national publicity campaign can show results tliat are not only savings, but earnings of a great many times this amount, and yet, where are the business men of our profession when it comes to supporting their own advertising cam- paign ? There are a number of other indus- tries who have closely watched our campaign, and are so satisfied with the results obtained, that they are closely copying our methods in all but one thing, and that is, their insiglit to realize what such a campaign means to their trade by starting out with sums rang- ing- from double to three times the amount of money we spend. The aver- age subscriber to the fund has had to be approached, not only through our mail campaign, but by paid solicitors. This is indeed a deplorable condition when the results obtained are consid- ered. BEST TE.ADE SLOGAN IN THE COUNTET. Chairman Penn and his committee are to be congratulated or. ha-ving con- tracted with the P. P. O'Keefe Agency. It was Major O'Keefe, of this agency, who recommended our slogan, "Say it with Flowers," which is conceded to be by the brightest -advertising men in the country, the best trade slogan ever Icnown by any commercial industry, and which is rapidly becoming a "byword" to the people of the United States and Canada, and I may also add, that they are using it in Europe. I was very much impressed to find that several cus- tomers at our retail stores, when inclos- ing a card r/ith flowers, had used our slogan as oae of the best expressions they could think of in connection with the gift. AH of this was obtained with the expenditure of about $60,000. The enormous amount of publicity matter that is appearing in the magazines, shows that the adverti.'--ing brains of tills country are unanimous in their opinion that this medium ranks first. E-vidently the magazines are realizing this, as the rates in most publications have advanced from cO to 100 per cent. This is another reason that there will have to bo mere money raised, if we wish to have the prosperous conditions the trade is now in, continued. ALL BRANCHES OF TBADE BENEFITTED. A year or more ago very few men in our profession thought that there would be any building of greenhouses for some time to come, and yet the green- house builders are extremely busy and behind with their work. Considering the high cost of material, this is e-vi- dence for itself of the success of the campaign. There is no branch of the industry that has not shared in the prosperity, and when statistics show us that the amount spent for flowers per year for each individual in the United States is only 57 cents, it can easily be seen what the pos.sibilities are. It per- haps will be interesting to know in what proportion each branch of the trade has subscribed, and while the figures I now give you may vary a trifle, they are very nearly accurate. Amount Wholesale florists ....? 4,814.00 Nurserymen 450.00 Greenhouse builders . . 500 00 Seedsmen 550.00 Dealers in florists* sup- plies 1,485.00 Retail florists 17,988.00 Growers 9,811.00 No. of subscribers 66 6 6 16 2B 1.220 470 $35,578.00 P. T. D $1,500.00 Clubs, societies & organizations 600.00 2,100.00 Total $37,678.00 CUMULATIVE RETURNS WILL BE LAEGE, There is an ironclad rule, that the space in the magazines must be con- tracted for three months before the date of circulation. The committee has been hampered very much by not being able to make definite appropriation, and has lost out on some of the best publica- tions, and the choice of space, for this reason. I point this out to the people who have subscribed for one year only. I hope in the near future, that we will have contracts with subscribers for four year periods, and that the total amount will be at least $100,000. The results obtained in the coming few years, undoubtedly will be much greater, for it must be remembered that the great agitation for publicity has aroused the country £0 that florists in all communities are banding together and organizing to carry on a local cam- paign that will tie up with the national. Also wonderful work is being done by the promotion bureau with its sale of dealers' helps, and articles they have been successful in getting into the pa- pers throughout the country have been of enormous aid. Secretary Young has had to bear the burden of this additional work. He has accomplished much that is truly wonderful, and saved the sub- scribers thousands of dollars. I wonder if the business men in our profession have ever stopped to consider that the solicitation of the fund by mail and otherwise, has cost them quite a few thousands of dollars, when this money might have been spent for advertising space. Articles have appeared weekly in the trade papers pointing out the fact, and yet despite all, the responses have in no way been in proportion to the results expected. EQUITABLE PROPORTION PIj^-N. I wish to point out here a plan of procedure, that if adopted where pos- sible, might help solve the problem of an equitable plan of assessment, and whereby everybody would pay his cor- rect proportion and allow for 75 per cent of the money so collected being used in the local community, evolved through the hard and earnest eft'ort of President Ammann. The St. Louis flo- rists have adopted the following plan : To charge every retailer purchasing flowers at commission houses, for ad- vertising. That is, if the retail florist ptir- chased $25 worth of flowers, he would be charged 25 cents for advertising; the grower to be assessed one-half of the one per cent as his share. The commis- 320 The American Florist. Aug. 30, sipn house, as their share, are to be col- lectors and distribtitors to an advertis- ing committee, who have in charge the matter of properly using it for advertis- ing purposes. Twenty-five per cent of this fund is to go to the national pub- licity campaign. The balance to be vised locally. This method has also been used in Milwaukee, Wis., where the results were so great, and the increase in the business so noticeable, that the amount assessed was doubled, the only differ- ence being, that they have not as yet decided to give twenty-five per cent to the national fund. Thus everybody pays exactly alike, and in proportion to the amount of business done, and it is surprising with ever so small an assess- ment, the amount obtained runs into thousands of dollars. One per cent of what the retailer buys in cut flowers, really amounts to one- third of the one per cent of his total business. In other words, he secures an extraordinary amount of publication for the sale of flowers, and as figured out by the leading retail florists of this country, from three per cent to five per cent of his gross business is the amount he should spend for advertising. If this is so, he still has about 90 cents lefc out of every dollar he ordinarily spends for advertising. Does it not show to him clearly that he is securing any number of times more publication and saving for himself a great lot of money? The gi'ower is affected in the demand for flowers, keeping up the prices to a much higher level, therefore, his half of the one per cent is hardly noticeable when the difference in his receipts are considered. Such a campaign, conducted locally, could take c^xe of any glut sea- son and save the grower considerable money. RECOMMENDATION TO ABOLISH COilMITraE. I am now going into discussion as to the future conduct of the affairs of those who have in charge tliis important work. Those of you who are familiar will remember that through a recom- mendation of ex-President Patrick Welch, the national publicity committee was originated, to be composed of five members, one to be retired each year, the incoming president to appoint his successor. Their duties were to have in charge all matters pertaining to public- ity. At this time, the national publicity campaign was but a though't, and it was only after a wonderful paper read by W. P. Therkildson on "Publicity" at the New York convention, and the rec- ommendation that came from him, who was then chairman of this permanent committee, that the convention voted unanimously to approve of his recom.- mendation. And, then and there, the project was launched. After further discussion. Chairman Therkildson sug- gested that a special committee be ap- pointed to have in charge the raising of money to finance the campaign. After a debate, a motion was passed that a com- mittee of five be appointed to have in charge the financial end of the cam- paign. Since then the committee, of which I am chairman, has acted on all appropriations, superintending tlie col- lections of funds, etc. The wise selection of the O'Keefe Agency, has left very little for the pub- licity committee to dp. Major O'Keefe, and his associates, with the assistance of Chairman Penn, have demonstrated that they are entirely efficient to pre- pare very good copy and sketches that go to make the advertising effective. His suggestions to the committee have proved conclusively that he has wonder- ful ability in placing money where it will (Jo the greatest good. At the last joint meeting of both of our committees, held in Cincinnati, it was decided that the railroad traveling expense of the two committees, was a very large item, and I suggested that the publicity finance committee, of which I am chairman, be abolished. After considerable discus- sion. President Ammann, who presides at these committee meetings, secured an expression from all of the members present, and it was the unanimous ojiin- ion that one committee should handle the entire detail, working on similar lines as the national flower show com- mittee. One man retiring each year, means that there will always be on the board, men of from four to five years' experience in the handling of the cam- paign. Each member of the committee could be delegated with a certain de- partment to take care of. Tcu are a,ll aware that the principal work must be done by the secretary and his oflBce force, and suitable appropriations must be made to establish a methodical and systematic method of pi-ocedure. If there were only five members to be con- sidered in calling a session of this im- portant committee, they could have a meeting more often, and of course, re- sults obtained would be better. And at the conclusion of my report, I am going to offer to the committee a resolution that will make this effective at the end of this year. I point out to you the dan- ger of having an appointive committee, whose term expires each year, in charge of such an important work. The feas- ibility of this action will appeal to all. POSSIBILITIES IN BILLBOARDS. At a recent joint meeting of the vari- ous trade interests in Chicago, the Wholesale Growers Association of Cook County proposed a billboard campaign, having in view the easy matter of ob- taining sites for the erection of bill- boards, with nothing but our slogan. "Say it with Flowers," through tlie country. They offered to erect boards at their own expense. There are any quantity of locations where greenhouse plants are, and where the railroads pass; and automobile traffic is heavy, and you can imagine what an'increase in pub- licity could be gained by the thousands of billboards all over the country with our wonderful slogan, "Say it with Flowers." I am about to have an inter- view with one of the largest billboard agencies in the country, and perhaps may have something further to say on the method and cost later. FINANCES. The following is the brief summary in total of the financial conditions of the campaign up to August 1. Total amount of fund $ 42.0flS.50 Of this amount has been collected.. 35.51S.75 Balance due and unpaid 6.549.75 Co.st of magazine advertising to date 24. 03.?. 24 Drawings, plates, etc 2,187.81 $111,258.05 SUBSCHIPTION BY STATES. Secretary Young's report, as a mem.- her of our committee, and in charge of detail, will be more comorehensive to you. His renoi-t will give in detail the expense and work of the promotion bu- reau. It mav be interesting to the con- vention to know the amounts s"b=cribed by each state, which are .os follows : lUiiois $ 5.887.50 New York 55.(yi7..50 Petinsvlvanla 5. 055. Of) Ohio 3.347.00 Michlc-an 3.182.00 Masssachusetts 2.651.00 Misssonri 2 045.50 New Jersev 1.808.00 Wisconsin 1,377.00 Connecticut 1.219.00 Indiana 1,022 50 Te.xas 602.00 California 878.50 Iowa 633.00 Minnesota 540.00 Maryland • 511.50 Colorado 446.00 Washington, D. C 405.00 Kentucky 356.50 Rhode Island 338.00 North Carolina 236.00 Canada 215.00 Dtah 168.00 Oklahoma 127.50 Virginia 125.00 Louisiana 200.00 Maine 100.00 New Hampshire 95.00 Georgia 92.00 North Dakota 80.00 South Carolina 77.60 Kansas 68 50 South Dakota 60.00 Florida 55.00 Vermont 28.00 Idaho 20.00 It must be borne in mind that the principal work has been accomplished by our committee, as 90 per cent of the $47,000 now subscribed is for four years, and as I said before, if the pres- ent ratio of the subscriptions is kept up on a four year basis, there ought to be at least .$65,000 for the publicity committee to start with on the first of next January. I wish to say for the members of both committees, that they have responded lo every call, and have given me every assistance possible, and to them you owe a debt of gratitude for this service. I know that I speak thoughts of all of the members of our committee, when I say we all feel gratified in knowing we have not labored in vain, and feel happy to think that we have been part of this great movement, which has done . of our last year's convention, there was published, what was sup- posed to be an Associated Press story, that all must secure essential work or flght. I said then that I did not think it was true, but the story had the effect of frightening many men into leaving their employment and going to work for the shipping board or in munitions, where unskilled labor could earn much higher wages, and from that time on until the armistice was sigiied, this monster would not down, but would loom up at different times in various places. ROSE GARDEN. The rose garden which is conducted by tha department of agriculture, in co-operation with the American Rose Society, now contains 700 varieties. During the year, additions have been made to the extent of three varieties. Twenty-four concerns were requested to contribute plants to the garden ag- gregating 161 varieties. Sixteen re- plies were received, and three Arms sent plants totalling fifteen and consisting of three varieties. Fortunately, at the time the executive committee of the American Rose Society visited the gar- den this year, the weather was propi- tious, and the roses were in better con- dition than at any previQus meeting of the committee. The condition of the garden was creditable, considering the difficulty of securing labor with the limite.-S funds at the disposal of the de- partment. The work of Dr. Van Fleet in breed- ing hardy garden types of roses has yielded exceedingly interesting results. There are now in the trial grounds between 3,000 and 4,000 seedlings, and among the matiu-e plants, which have been selected out of the previous gen- erations of seedlings, there are five or six remarkably promising new var- ieties which the committee of the American Rose Society feels warrant introduction. These plants are not only interesting because of their in- florescence, but because of their foliage and habit of growth. While they have not yet been tested out in a wide geo- graphical way, yet it is beheved from the parentage which has contributed to these varieties, that they will carry rose planting into regions not now well supplied, with hardy sorts which bloom profusely. One of the remarkable plants is a hybrid form of Rosa rugosa. The inflorescence in this hybrid consists of a large number of small perfect roses from three-quarters of an inch to ,' an inch in diameter, borne in clusters of from 12 to 20 roses each, and the great number of flowers borne by the plants give them the appearance of a large bouquet. Another of the new forms carries a flower considerably brighter and somewhat larger, but with markings quite similar to that of the American Pillar. As this -is a bush type of plant, and is very floriferous, it promises much. These two sorts are outstanding in their inflorescence, but others are very excellent for their class. No attempt is here made to describe the several sorts, but merely to call atten- tion to the fact that an important con- tribution in the form of new sorts is awaiting introduction and distribution. The rose garden, which is jointly maintained by the department of agri- culture and the American Rose Society, is distinctively a test garden. The ar- rangements entered into between the department and the society were for the express purpose of determining the adaptability of varieties of roses to the soil and environmental conditions of Washington, and for the purpose of affording the department material to study roses in general, as well as for breeding purposes. As a result, many have been disappointed in the appear- ance of the rose garden mainUined at the Arlington farm. Those who visit the farm in the future should dis- tinctly understand that the garden is a test garden for the purpose as above stated of determining the relative hard- iness and adaptability of varieties and not a show garden. Acting upon this viewpoint, the executive committee of the American Rose Society, at its an- nual meeting in June, considered the Plan of attemping to establish in the parks of Washington, a show garden which should be based upon the results of the test work carried on at the Ar- lington farm. It is believed that this plan of maintaining test plots and show gardens will yield the largest re- turn to the interested rosarians of the country. It is a significant fact that a con- siderable portion of the correspondence growing out of the publication of the Rose Annual has to do with the report of the committee on the behavior of the varieties of roses in the several field test gardens, Mr. McFarland clearly brought this out in his discussion of the matter, and commented upon it as a significant indication of the character of information which appealed to rosa- rians the country over. The import- ance, Therefore, of the maintenance of the test gardens as the one at Arlington IS clearly indicated in the reaction by the public on the information carried m the Rose Annual. EXPERIMENTAL WORK. There will be submitted to the chief of bureau, who we hope will transmit It to the secretary of agriculture, an estimate and request for ?:J5.000, to un- dertake work, under gla.^^s, with the standard florist crops, including roses and carnations in particular, and for the purpose of erecting and maintain- ing a small range of greenhouses to be devoted to investigational work, which may be of benefit to the florists of the country. In addition to this, we are also asking for a small fund to be used in conducting efficiency tests on the heating plants used by the florists throughout the country, in order that we may co-operate with them in an efCort to make their fuel consumption more effi- cient and economical. A preliminary study has been made of the results ob- tained by the florists and vegetable forcing industries, and we are convinced that changes could be made in many establishments which would benefit the ov/ners and operators of these ranges, and it is this type of work which we feel, m addition to the actual investiga- tional wcrk in connection with florist industries, that could be undertaken bv the department with great profit to the industry. BOTANIC GARDENS. _ On the first day of the present -ses- sion of congress. Senator Moses intro- duced a bill to acquire 22 additional acres for the botanical gardens in the heart of the city of Washington. This bill is to be taken up as soon as the railroad labor and the league of nations are out of the way. Representative Nor- man J. Gould, chairman of the library 1919. The American Florist. 323 committee, under whose jurisdiction tlie botanic gardens come, is very much in favor of the enlargement of the gar- dens. Both Senator Moses, chairman of the district committee in the United States senate, and Gongressraau Gould, chairman of the library committee in the United States house of representa- tives, are very much interested in the national capital, and we expect this project to become a reality before long. PEOsPEEiry. The past year, throughout the length and breadth of the land, so far as I can understand, was a very prosperous one for nearly all florists. While in some cases, the crops were vrry much cur- tailed, the addition in price m.ore than made up for poor, indifferent or short yields. The outlook for the coming year is unusually bright, nnd the next 12 months should be the best that we have ever experienced in our business. I want to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped to make the work of the "Washingrton representative lighter. With grateful thanks for the continued confidence reposed in me, the Washington representative, the above is respectfully submitted. ■William f. Gude. Presentation to William F. Gude. Charles H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa., far-famed for his eloquence, made a brilliant speech, mention of which was made in last week's convention re- port, in presenting William F. Gude. Washington, D. C, with a handsome diamond ornamented Croix de Guerre. He said : "The last of the boys in khaki are coming back from the other side, many of them shell-shocked and in a deplor- able condition. We find of the goodly number returning, that there are a fair percentage who wear upon their left breast the Croix de Guerre and various other insignia testifying to v.iliant serv- ice rendered; not because they were more valiant and braver than any of their comrades in arms, but because of their being advantageously placed at the proper time when valor was called for, and they responded as only Ameri- cins can. God Almighty, in His infinite wisdom, sent those boys to crown 'Old Glory' with success on the other side, and vouchsafed to us stay- at-homes the • (ipportunity to do wonderfully effective work in backing up the heroes who were at the front. "We find certain figures among these stay-at-homes standing out conspicu- ously, pre-eminently towering head and shoulders above the others in what was accompli.shed; not, I say, tliat they were more interested in these United States of ours, but they were 100 per cent effi- cient when the opportunity presented itself, and their advantageous location was such, that when the call to duty came, they were there 'on the job' and immediately responded. "You will all agree with me that in the past two years the Society of Amer- ican Florists never occupied the public stage more frequently nor waged a more aggressive camp-aign, and its entire and crucial activities centered at the na- tion's capital in the District of Colum- bia. Tts cause was there championed .and put forth in the most unmistakable terms — and justly so — by that man who has very few equals, and no superiors, in his position as Washington repre- sentative — good old Billie Gude. "It is especially fitting that we follow the examply set by France in iier awards to military heroes, lo whom she has presented, whenever deserving, the Croix de Guerre; that wo should crown our heroes, also, with the Croix de Guerre of the Society of American Flo- rists, and especially, that we should thus recognize our great debt to that man throug'n \\ hose untiring etf oris and convincing arguments, favorable action was secured from the autliorities at Washington, and legislation that cre- ated a sure foundation for the structure of the future of this wonderfully essen- tial profession of ours. "So I say at this tim>. Sir, I occupy an enviable position in the full realiza- tion of which words seem to fail niQ and the throat responds not, as affec- tionate emotion asserts her authority. Neither can any pen record this feeUng of gratitude and appreciation, because man never inade a pen that could hold enough ink to jot down our loving af- fection, and our appreciation of what you have done for the American florist; and in testimonial of all this, I would ask you at this time, if you will not kindly accept from the boys of the So- ciety of American Florists, this, their Croix de Guerre of virgin gold, that met- al which represents all that is ideal to man in its purity and permanence. This we give you. knowing' that you Avill keep it in place right over your heart, that at every beat it may be a reminder of onr full recognition of your many deeds that inspired this presentation. In the center of this emblem, the goldsmith has seen fit to carve a rose, the symbol of our profession. In the iieart of that rose, there scintillates a. diamond, the purest of all stones. Inscribed on this face are the letters : 'S. A. F. — 1919.' .and upon the rever3e side it reads . 'Honor Award to William F. Gude, In- stai- Omnium,' meaning 'an example to emulate.' Attached thereto are the colors of our country, bespeaking the nation-wide results of your endeavors in our behalf. This is surmounted by a gold bar inscribed — 'Service.' "Wear it! May the good God vouch- safe to you years of happiness, health and prosperity, in order that we, the re- cipients of your many kindnesses and efficient service, may be able to par- iially rep.ay what you have done for us. Our 'God bless youl' goes with it." Convention Recognition by Detroit Times. In "Bring Flowers," Mrs. Hemans touches tenderly upon the universalitj' of the use of "God's thoughts in bloom.'' Their's is a language that fits every occasion, grave or gay. Scenes, inci- dents, forms and faces, sui-^dve in the wafting fragrance of flowers. When they were show^ering floral tokens upon Daniel Webster, the little girl who brought him a bunch of mignonettes, gave the great orator the most ex- quisite pleasure. The old-fashioned flowers grew in the garden of his boy- hood home. He saw his mother's face in the mignonettes. One American city, .at least, employs petalled loveliness for advertising purposes. Portland's "fes- tival of roses" is one of the annual at- tractions where rolls the Oregon. This is the nearest this column can come to saying welcome with flowers to the Society of American Florists as they proceed to garland one of our leading- hotels with their decorative delibera- tions. When you do say it with flowers, be careful that no one cuts in on the line. An ardent swain told his heart's desire that the floral remembrance he would .send her numbered a rose for each beau- tiful year of her redolent life, llio member of the Society of American Florists who made up the bouquet, de- siring to show his appreciation of a good customer, generously doubled the order, and sent the token upon its sweet anniversary mission. And now the re jected gallant is as melancholy as the lonely maiden who sang, "If the rain makes the roses beautiful, mother, why doesn't it rain on me?" — Detroit Times, August 10, 1919. Ctnvention Eclioes. There can be no question that the Detroit convention, if not the largest in point of attendance, certainly has that distinction in the record of visitors or members from all parts of the United States and Canada. The trade exhibition, which for the war period, made a very poor represent- ation, took a great bound forward, and good judges say it was the largest and most representative ever staged by the society. All the exhibitors were unani- mous that it was by far the best ever, in business transacted. Three, four, and even five representatives, were kept busy at some of- the larger exhibits, booking orders at rush periods, and many not so well provided felt they lost out in this respect, missing consid- erable business. A few of the com- ments are as follows : Robert Craig Co. — "Wonderful busi- ness; by far the best we ever had at any convention." J. G. Neidinger. — "A record breaker with us; could not wait on them all." C. C. Pollworth.— ^"Business fine; saw many old, and made lots of new cus- tomers." C. U. Liggit. — "A splendid business; sold thousands of the Macawii fern." A. D. Randall Co. — "We oame splen- didly prepared for a large business, but it greatly exceeded our expectations. We made many new customers." Chicago Printed String Co. — "Much greater business than we hoped for." Jos. Hoacock Co. — A wonderful busi- ness; the best we have ever done at a convention." Poehlmann Bros. Co. — "By far the best business we have ever had at any convention. We are mOre than satis- fied." Bergmann-Koropp Co. — "Splendid business; they came so fast we could not wait on them." Vitoplastic Co. — "Very well satisfied." W. J. Boas & Co. — "Much pleased with business; made many new cus- tomers. "-- Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. — "More than satisfied; greatest boom for our business we could possibly have had," S. S. Pennock Co. — "Our best conven- tion; saw more of our trade than ever before." Ove Gnatt Co. — "Beyond our fondest expectations. We will vote for a con- vention every three months. We are more than satisfied." George B. Hart. — "Great business, especially in Christmas novelties. We will never miss another convention." The McCallum Co. — "Delighted! great business; too busy to show goods properly; wonderful opportunity to meet our customers." A. N. Humason. — "Could not have been better; business far greater than we looked for." •C. A. Kuehn. — "Every retailer se 'nied to want our new "Say it with Flower.^" paper; booked many more orders by far tlian we expected." 324 The American Florist. Aug. 30, J. C. Vaughan. — "Wonderful busi- ness. Seven men and the chief none too many; never before toolc near so many ordei's at a convention." American Greenhouse Manufacturing: Co. — "Would like this to be continuous. A huge success." John A. Evans Co. — "A whole lot better than we expected; will be on the job every time." American Bulb Co. — "Very good busi- ness indeed. Saw old customers, and made many new ones." Julius Roehrs Co. — "Pilled all our order books. Happy and contented." Peters & Reed Pottery Co.^"We doubled the best work in any previous convention." H. Bayersdorfer & Co. — "Never had a better business; could have done more with additional help. They came too fast for us." Schloss Bros Co. — "A splendid busi- ness; better than ever before." Michael Bloy and Miss Helen Wicks had charge of the F. T. D. display and secured a number of new members for this organization. John H. Pepper, at the publicity table, sold a large quantity of dealers' helps and received a number of sub- scriptions. The Bowling Tournament. That the bowling contest is one of the most popular of ihe recreation fea- tures of the conventions, was evidenced by the large attendance, and the great number taking part in the single and team games. The Recreation building at Detroit, is, without doubt, the larg- est and best fitted up place of indoor amusement in this country. The floor, on which the games were rolled, con- tained 22 alleys, on which the entire individual — both ladles and gentlemen — and team contests were held at one time. The teams entered were Cleveland, Chicago. Buffalo, New York, Milwaukee and Detroit. While all the aggrega- tions had their rooters, Chicago and Cleveland appeared to be the best backed, and every strike and spare brought forth tremendous shouts, par- ticularly the double headers. Cleveland led at the end of the second game, with 45 pins, but Chicago put on a great spurt in the last game, rolling up the fine total of 014, beating Cleveland by 72 pins. The money prizes for the teams, which were very liberal, were won as follows : TEAM. TOTAL PIjVS. PKtZE. Chicago 2563 $50.00 Cleveland 2481 40.00 Detroit 2391 30.00 New York 2354 25.00 Buffalo 2113 20.00 Milwaukee 2020 15.00 The high man on each team then rolled one game for the individual championship and the New York Flo- rists' Club prize of $25, which was won by Herman Knoble with 200. He also rolled the high single game of the tour- nament, making 225 in his second game. Each of the high total scores on each team won $5. They were : Allie Zech, 577: H. Knoble. SGfi; C. C. Kirk- patrick, 553; Chas Sandiford, 519; W. R. Pierson, 501 ; A. F. Kellner, 4.5cS. Allie Zech also received a life member- ship In the S. A. F.; H. Knoble, $10; C. C. Klrkpatrick, $5, and Chas. Sandi- ford, $2.50. for highest number of pins In three games. i Special prizes for highest average by the Detroit team were won as follows : C. C. Klrkpatrick, score 553, J. J. Ka- rin's prize, handsome set of florist knives; C. H. Channer, second, with $15 worth of flower pots, and Jos. Streit, $10 worth of flower pots. In the individual contests consisting of two games in which there were 50 entries, the prize winners, scores and aw.ards were as follows : C. L. Sey- bold, 346, bowling ball; J. J. Beneke, 333, one hundred cigars; L. Jones, 332, vase basket: D. F. Weeks, 329, John- ston's Dictionary; E. Holznagle, 327, bowling ball bag; John Able, 320, um- brella; Peter Fapes, 316, umbrella; O. Oelschig, 309, cuff links; C. M. Balluff, 308, stick pin; John Warneke, 307, stick pin. The complete scores in the individual contests will be found below. Presidents, past, present and future, had a two-game contest, for honors only, the scores being as follows ; Philip Breitmeyer, 316; George Asmus, 287; Frank Traendly, 277; A. L,. Miller. 260; August Poehlmann, 221; Phil Foley, 218; E. G. Hill, 186; R. Vin- cent, 129. The ladies entered into the games with as much spirit as the men, those with a little experience making very creditable scores, and others who per- sisted in making "poodles," or rolling the ball In the gutter groove, appeared to have as much fun as those with more skill. I-ight refreshments were served dur- ing the evening. The contests were started at 8:30 o'clock, and continued until nearly midnight before the finals were rolled. INDIVIDUAI, SCORES. C. L. Sevbold 346 J. J. Beneke 333 L. Jones 332 D. F. Weeks 32f) P. Holtznasle 327 John Able 320 Peter Papes 316 O. OelschlB 31)9 C. M. Balluff 308 John Warneke 307 Wangner 296 W. Schuman 205 John Berlin 293 E. Rpdwanski 291 A. Hart 289 H. ClauHsen 285 M. H. Wall 282 W. R. Mnrnhv 278 A. M. Herr 147 Guv Rate 262 E. B. Nordwall 241 B. I.*ntckman 2.'51 J. H. Flesser ].'>5 Fred Marnnardt.. .208 J. H. Peoiier 2^^t> M. Matheron 210 J. Roehrs 22] H. Hacker 167 J. Wilson 238 R. Miesel 249 L. F, Browne 272 C. Bathe 248 J. Klane 241 J. Anderson 247 J. Severson 2.31 J. H, Moss 261 V. Bereman 319 J. S. Wilson 268 H. Fisher 204 M. Wasmer 296 John Evans 180 E. A. Fetters 298 E. W. Guy 237 H. Fucha 230 L. I.. Rldee 264 R. T. Broderick...220 J. A. Blecker 22^ F. Pantke 270 E. C. Amline 250 H. Goetz 214 E, Moss 247 TEAM SCORES Chicago. „, Games ,,. ^'''^,'*"„ 1st. 2nd. 3id. Total \V. A. Amling 133 153 122 410 E. Johnson 147 leo I.S3 498 ?;„ "i'"? 1^1 206 202 639 Allie Zech 199 166 212 577 188 178 195 641 P. Olsem 914 2563 149 190 485 189 181 493 177 146 601 132 125 410 150 161 465 797 803 2354 778 871 New York. .Tos. Manda 146 A. Bucholtz 123 W. R, Pierson 178 Roman J. Irwin.... 153 Philip Kessler 154 754 Cleveland, A. B. Hart 128 17V 163 468 H. Rate 167 134 186 487 F. Rltzenthaler 157 155 132 444 H. Knoble 183 225 l.W 566 C. Graham 197 171 148 .516 832 862 787 2481 Detroit. J. K, Stock 1,33 1.56 140 4.35 0. n. Channer 147 171 164 4SZ G. R roemlln:; 148 139 168 443 C. C. Kirkiiatrlck...l93 2i0 160 653 .Tos. Streit 17.5 167 136 478 796 833 764 2391 Milwaukee F. n. Hoi ton 155 152 134 441 C. "0. PoUworth 111 121 161 383 A. Hef ko 90 91 109 29" A. P. Kellner 179 136 143 458 J. B. Matthewson. .209 124 116 448 744 624 652 2020 Buffalo. Chas. Sandiford ...179 165 178 618 D. J. Scott 177 122 148 445 W. H. Eiss 97 162 159 418 Geo. Renheart .... 83 98 115 296 W. H. Grever 133 158 144 435 669 705 734 211:h Ladles' Single Gaines. Ist.— Mrs. Herman P. Knoble. Cleveland. O. 2nd. — Mi-8 Albert Pochelon. Detroit. Mich. 3rd. — Mrs. George DoemllnK, Detroit. Mich. 4th.— Mrs. Frank Truendly. New York. 5th. — Mrs. A. F. J. Baur. Indianapolis. Ind. 6th.— Mrs. Friedley, Cleveland. O. 7tll. — Mrs. Charles Wavnicke. Detroit. Mlcn. 8th.— Mrs. Klang, Detroit, Mich. 9th.— Mrs. G. J. Relrhert. Buffalo. N. T. 10th. — Mrs M. Bloy, Detroit. Mich. Most Strikes— Mrs. Albert Pochelon. Most Spares — Mrs. George Doemling. American Gladiolus Society. As briefly announced in last week's issue, page 269, the American Gladiolus .Society, held its annual meeting and exhibition in the Arcadia auditorium, Detroit. Mich., August 19-21, the time and place being the same as that for the convention of the Society of Amer- ican Florists. The exhibition was staged in the balconies of the large building and presented a display of un- usual beauty, tlie consensus of opinion being Ihat .it no form^^r meeting of the society, had the quality been excelled. Among the many displays that at- tracted unusual attention was the ex- hibit of ruffled varieties of the Kunderd entries, as well as many promising seedlings. There was a very good at- tendance of members who expressed in- terest in the meeting and the exhibition tables. The election of officers for terms of two years resulted as follows : H. E. Header, Dover, N. H., president; C. R. Hinkle, St. Joseph, Mich., vice-presi- dent; A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y., secre- tary; Madison Cooper, Calcium, N. Y., treasurer. Executive committee : Joseph Coleman, Ravenna, O.; Lee R. Bon- newitz. Van Wert, O.; i. S. Hendrick- son, Flowerfleld, N. Y. Cleveland, on invitation of the florists club of that city, was selected as the next meeting place at the time of the convention of the Society of American Florists. Tlie judging was in capable hands, the awards in the open classes being made by Dr. Frank E. Bennett, St. Thomas, Ont.; Mrs. A. H. Austin, Way- land, O., and Jelle Roos, Milton, Mass., and for the non-commercial classes, J. R. Munsell, Ashtabula, C; Professor C. A. Hottes, Columbus, C, and G. Zee- straten, Bemus Point, N. Y. The re- sults of the judging will be found in another coltunn. PRESIDENT KUNDERD'S ADDRESS. I shall have to do as T did a year ago at Buffalo, that is, read my address to you from notes. It is so easy to produce and grow beautiful, new gladioli, and so hard to talk, that 1 have preferred to put in most of my time with the gladioli, and but little to preparing speeches. I find it a great pleasure to work with my flowers, and they never talk back, while it Is quite expensive to talk, sometimes; in other words, I am neutral on that subject. It is certainly a great pl-^asnre to me to meet with the American Gladiolus So- ciety this year, and especially so. since our members and growers have been so successful in staging such a magrufl- 1919. The American Florist. 325 cent collection. There can be no ques- tion of the success of the future of our society, with advancement of the glad- iolus in the hands of such an enthusi- astic organization. It is now 10 years since our society was organized in Bos- ton, Mass., and its success is no longer In doubt. How can It be otherwise when we arc at work with the grandest Hower that grows? Although the gladiolus does not possess the sweet odor of the carnation and rose, it far outrivals them both in its gorseous stateliness and great va- riety of form and color. The gladiolus has been so busy in working out an un- equalled color scheme and newer types, that it has not had time to acquire sweet odors, but some of our successful originators will undoubtedly be able in the future to also teach it that very re- fined accomplishment. We are only beginning to generally appreciate in this country the beauty and pleasure of our gardens and home ornamenation and surroundings with plant life, and no other flower will be more popular anci widely known than the gladiolus. Its ease of culture, cer- tainty of blooming, and its general adaptability to almost every soil and climate, will certainly give it first place in the floral world and popular esteem. It I'eqnires experts to grow beautiful roses or carnations, or a marvelous or- chid, or grand chrysanthemum in most parts of our country, but any child can grow some oeautiful gladioli al- most anywhere. Then no wonder all the world is catching the enthusiasm of onr members for this wonderful flower. Each year will find its popu- larity increased by leaps and bounds, imtil it will be grown in countless millions. This brings me to the consideration of bulb prices for the coming year. Per- haps some of our members would like to discuss this question at this meet- ing. Another question of importance to our members is the consideration of the much discussed, and cussed, ques- tion of the Quarantine Act No. 37. In conclusion, I wish, in behalf of our society, to extend my thanks and appreciation to both our secretary. Pro- fessor Beal. of Cornell University, and Madison Cooper, publisher of that valuable floral magazine. The Flower Grower. I also wish to thank the so- ciety, and express my appreciation for the honors conferred upon me by it.s members. THE AWAEDS. Open to All, l^est collection. 20 varieties, three SDlkes each — C. ZeeFtraten. Bemus Point. N. Y.. first; United Bnlb Co. Mt. Clemens. Mich., second. Best 12 vai'letiea, three spikes, each — Joe Coleman, Ravenna, O., first; C. Zeestraten, seo«nd . Best 12 vases. 12 varieties, one spike each — Joe Coleman, first; H. E. Meader. Dover. N. H.. second. Five vases, five varieties, sis spikes each, Iiredominatiiig color yellow — Madison Cooper, Calcium, N, Y., first. Six spikes, white — Madison Cooper, first; United Bulb Co., second. Six spikes, yellow — Madison Cooper, first; E, C, Ludwig Floral Co., PittsbnrEh, Pa,, second. Six spikes, pink or binsh — Madison Cooper, first; J. F, Munsell, Ashtabula, O., second. Six spikes, crimson or red — Madison Cooper, first; H, E Meader, second. Six spikes, blue, purple or lavender — Joe Cole- man, first; H, E, Meader, second, Six spi. es, ruflied — Madison Cooper, first. Best seedling gladiolus, never before exhibited — Joe Coleman, first; H, E, Meader. second; .T, F, Munsell, honorable mention on Seedling White No. 1. Best 12 spikes. Myrtle — Madison Cooper, first. Best three spikes. Lily White — Madison f'ooT>er, firit. Best and most artistically arranged basket or hamper, 50 spikes gladioli, using dlBferent varieties In harmonious combination — B. Ham- mond Tracy. Wenham, Mass, Burpee's cup for largest and best dislav, nnmher varieties, nnallty and staging consid- ered — National Bulb Farm, Inc, Benton Harbor. .Mich., first. Best vase 25 spikes. Primullnus hybrids — C. Zeestraten, first. Best vase or ba.ket, 25 or 50 spikes Prlmu- linus hybrids, range of color, size and color value to rule — C. Zeestraten. first. Best 25 spikes, Mrs. Watt— U. E. Meader, first. Best six spikes, Prince of Wales— Dr. E. W. Schnarr, Ivitchener, Out., first; Madison Coooer, second. Best spike. Anna Eberius — Madison Cooper, first; H. E. Meader. second. Best three varieties of bine gladioli, three spikes each — C. Zeestraten, first; H. E. Meader. second; United Bulb Co.. third; Madison Cooper, fourth. Center piece, not more than 18 spikes grown and arranged by the exhibitor (any foliage may be used) — C. Zeestraten, first; H. E. Meader, second. ^, . Best display of the Austin originations— Mad- ison Cooper, first. Largest and finest collection of Kunderd va- rieties — Madison Cooper, gold medal. Best six spikes. Purple Glory — Madison Cooper. first; H. E. Meader. second. Best six spikes, .Myrtle — Madison Cooper, first; IL E, Meader, second. Best six spikes. Mrs. Frank Pendleton— Mad- ison Cooper, first. Best six spikes. Summer Beauty — Madison Cooper, first. Best six spikes. Orange Glory — Madison Cooper, first. Non-Commercial Classes. Collection ten named varieties, three spikes eiicli — Madison Cooper, first, Six spikes, white — Madison Cootier. first. Si-x spikes, yellow — Madison Cooper, first. Six spikes, pink or blush — Madison Coop«r. first. Six spikes, crimson or red — Madison Cooper, first. Six spikes, blue, purple or lavender — Madison "^ooper. first. Six spikcii, an- other color— Madison Cooper, first. Three spikes, white — Madison Cooper, first. Three spikes, yellow — Madison Cooper, first. Three spikes, pink or blush — Madison Cooper. first. Three spikes, crimson or red — Madison Coooer, first. Three spikes, blue, purple or lavender — Mad- ison Cooper, first. Three spikes, any other color — Madison Coooer, fir.st. Best exhibit of at least 15 varieties, three spikes each — Madison Cooper, silver medal. Bfst vase 10 spikes, pink — Madison Coooer. first. Best vase 10 spikes, red or crimson — Madison CriP':- '','•''<■ Best six spikes. Crimson Glow-Madison "bpsJ' slx*^ vases, six varieties, one snike each, predominating color, red or pink-Mndison '^'"i?™'"'la%'est and best display of Primnlinns livh'-ids — Madison Cooner. fl-st. , , - , The Garden Maea/.Me achievement meilal ror the finest nnnlltv of Moon, In the non-commer- c nl "lasse«-St Thomas Hovtlcolturnl Society, i Pest three spikes, Myrtle— Madison Cooper. "'Best three spikes. Purple Glory— >fadlson Cooner, first. „ „ j, , ,.„ji Best three snlkes. Mrs. F. Pendleton— Madi- son Cooper, first. Best three spikes, Alice Tlpladv— Madison "rest" t'h'-ee spikes. Lily White— Madison Cooper, first. ^ ,, ., Best three spikes. Rose Glory— Madison Cooper, first. Honorable Mention United Bulb Co,, Mt. Clemens. Mich., for variety Wisconsin. H. E. Meader. Dover, N. H.. for variety LUy White. „ ^,, J. F. Munsell, Ashtabula. O.. for Seedling White No. 1. ^ ^ A. H. Austin, Wayland, 0., (or yarlety i'^veiyn Kirtlaud. Jelle Roos. .Milton. Mass., for varieties Mr». Dr. Norton and Maty Fennell. The Grullemans Co.. Avon Lake. O.. for splendid development In hybridizing DrlmaUnUB. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. for excellent display. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Ptttsbnrgh. Pa., for trade display. National Association of Gardeners. The annual convention of the Na- tional Association of Gardeners opened in the ball room of the Hollenden hotel, Cleveland, O., at 2 p. m., August 2G. The address of welcome was made by F. C. W. Brown, of Cleveland, In the absence of W. G. Waite, director of public utilities, who was to have given the address but was unavoidably de- tained. Mr. Brown made a plea for cooperation and organization and for voicing opinions of the members on the floor of the convention hall; that co- operation did not mean agreeing to everything, presented, but meant an honest expression of difference. The re- sponse was made by ex-President Thomas W. Head, of Chicago, who spoke of the surprises that he had met with so far in Cleveland. He gave the union depot a send off, calling it a product of 1865; but he also spoke of the beautiful estates he had visited, which were indeed a surprise to him; that the rhododendrons were the finest he had ever seen In the west. He found more autos than any other city in the union here, and he was willing to admit it, for he had come within a second of being rim down by them. President Robert Weeks was next in- troduced by Mr. Brown. He made a plea for the uplifting of the professional gardener, and for the service 'depart- ment, which the organization was con- templating establishing. He said : "It we are to make this association a fac- tor for service, we must advertise it more- we must have a fund for pub- licity— such a fund as the Society of American Florists have established. 1 bespeak vour earnest attention in this convention to the problems of health; to the enlisting of young men m our profession. If we are to secure the right standard of young men. we must elevate our profession. The great stumbling block seems to be the social standing that a gardener receives. It is only by elevating the social standard of our members that we shall obtain social standing. Diplomas should be given showing the standing in the asso- ciation. This will prove to be a great uplift to the profession." He then went on to speak of quarantine ruling No. 87 He termed it a serious setback to horti- culture, and spoke of its absurdities and inconsistencies of the measure, which is a fact very well known. He recommended that rigid Inspections should be substituted, and that the as- sociation should go on record to en- deavor to secure some modification of this ruling. Applause followed Piesl- (lent Weeks' address. The reoort of the secretary, for 1917, of the Chicago meeting followed. There was no 1018 report on account of no meeting being held due to the war. The report was accepted as read. At this time Acting Mayor D. Mar- shall, who announced himself as being the leading booster of Cleveland, spoke. He made a glowing presentation of the 326 The American Florist. Aug. 30, city of Cleveland, nnti tendered the con- vention of the National Association of Gardeners the freedom of the city. This was followed by the secretary's finan- cial report, which was accepted as read. In the secretary's annual report, he an- nounced there were 868 active members of the association. Tiie treasurei-'s re- port- of August 20, 1919, showed a bal- ance in the treasury of $2,387.13. This was follpwed by the reports of the committees.' At 2 p. m. on Wednesday, an auto trip is to be made to the estates of F- P. Prenti"3S and S. H. Severance on Mayficld road. The trip will take them through the delightful Heights district, where some of the beatitiful homes of Cleveland are located. At 7 :30 p. m. will occur the annual banquet in thr> ball room of the Hollenden. Well known speakers will be in attendance. The illustrated lecture by J. Otto Thi- lov.% of Philadelphia, on "Flora of Ha- waii" wn.s given Tuesday evening. The gardeners' clubs of Cleveland were all invited to this lecture. The bowling tnurnament will be held at 3 p. m. 'I'luu-Hiiay. Some famous scores are ex- pected to be made. The gi?neral committee of arran^'i^- ments consists of R. P. Brydon, chair- man, .and F. H. Francis, secretary. Kntertainment Conmiittee — W. E. Cook, T. M. Rowe, H. P. Rapley, R. Poole. Ranqiiet Committee — W. ii). Cook, J. Hamilton, A. Brown. Th ere were tAvo large exhibition tables o'f named gladioli in the convention haii. The stage, was also prettily banked with ferns and,, p.alnis. An especially fine specirien of Rhapis (labfllifornis occu- pied the center of the lobby. This was 12 feet high a,nd a well grown specimen in a 20-inch tub. exhibited by Carl Hagenburger of Mentor, O. E. G. W. PLANT NOTES. Cattleyas. Thei'.e is no class of growers harder hit by the ruling of the federal horticul- tural board at Washington, than th'^ orchid growers. Hei-etofore, they have depended for their main supply on im- portations direct from their native for- ests, all of which are now excluded, or subject to such purification as to render them almost valueless. Griffin Bros., of Philadelphia, Pa., are now struggling with an importation of cattleyas,, wliich, after passing through the hands of government examiners, and subjected to fumigation, are in such a shriveled, dried-up condition that not one-half are expected to survive. Ordinarily, cattleyas on arrival -were laid out under tables in the orchid houses and lightly sprayed at times, until they revived and showed a liking for their new surroundings. This sea- son's lot look so bad that no moisture is allowed to touch them except what they receive from the atmosphere. Those that showed any indications of life, were potted, but have not, as yet, after two months, been watered, as there is not evidence of sufficient root "action. r ■'TMei'B is a very good stock here of over fi.OOO plants, established cattleyas, in all t he forcing varieties, which have made a sturdy growth, and will give a good account of themselves the coming season.'"-"' After the plants have become established, their flowering period is ' from four to five years, after which they appear to run out. The plants are stiil of good size, but year after year do not throw ilowering shoots, or so few, that they do not pay for the room they take Lorraine BegoDias. Begonias of the Gloire de Lorraine type should now be making active growth, the bud shoots starting and the plants taking on shape. The ear- lier struck cuttings will now bo fine plants in five and six-inch pots and will need a center stake to keep them erect. It is yet too early to tie the plants into shape, but if any of the branches are long enough to hang over the edge of the pot, they should re- ceive some support. These branches hanging over the edge of the pot are in the way when watering and if the leaves get wet it takes some time for them to dry off and many will become spotted, and besides the branches grow crooked and are much harder to tie into place later on when this will have to be done. Keep the plants in a good warm house, from this on until the buds begin to show color, when they can bo placed in cooler quarters, but do not keep the house too close. Give a little ventilation every day possible. If kept too close and moist some of the foliage will spot and be ruineil. Constant light fumigations will be necessary to keep down the green aphis. These plants do not like heavy fumigation but light fumigation car- ried on frequently will keep the vermin in check and not damage the plants- These insects must be conquered before the plants begin to bloom or they will cover the young blooming shoots com- pletely. Dahlias. As the cool nights approach it pays to make preparations to cover the best varieties and protect them from the early frosts. Generally the first frosts are followed by two or three weeks of pleasant warm weather, when flowers are more or less scarce, the outside stock being cut down and the green- house stock not being yet in full crop, and a supply of dahlias is a great boon at such a time. See that the plants are properly labeled so when it comes to lifting time there will be no mistakes made. A good large label placed beside each root with the correct name is essential in growing this crop. This label can be tied on to the root when the clumps are lifted and all danger of misnaming be obviated. Keep the plants securely tied to the stakes so that the high winds -which are preva- lent in the fa.ll cannot break the plants down or the branches off. money-making proposition to have the fires going and the proper tempera- tures maintained. The small expense of a little coal burned and the few weeks' wages of a night fireman that are necessary will be more than made xip in the excellence of the crop. At this season of the year there will occur cold, stormy days when a little heat will be necessary to keep up the grow- ing temperature all day. This is the time to look over all the piping and sec if the boilers are working right. If steam heat is \ised see that none of tho pipes have droppc d from their fasten- ings and have made pockets in the cir- culation. If this has happened, fasten them up and straighten out the flows. Turn on the valves and see if ihey leak, and if they do repack them; in fact, it is good policy to repack all valves every fall, whether they actually need it or not, for they will re-juire it before the winter is over. This ea,rly firing will also .give the opportunity to spread sul- phur and nicotine extracts on the pipe.- and keep the insects and mildew from getting a foothold. Looking- at this ques- tion from all sides, early firing is an economical proposition and should not be neglected. Cannas. Early Firing;. "Economy is wealth." This maxim has been drilled into the young for generations, but false economy is waste. And to put off starting- the fires until all the plants have cold feet and have received a check that is going to take them two or three months from which to recover is 'false economy. As soon as the temperature in the house drops below the point at which It ."should be maintained, it we'I pavs to start the fires. Many nights at this time of the year at S o'clock the temperature out- side will be above fiO", but by morning- it has dropped to 40°, and if the houses are closed the glass will be covered with moisture, the house cold and damp. This condition is not at all conducive to good growth, and gives the plant a check from which it often takes it some time to recover. It is far better and a As soon as the frost kills the cannas. preparations should be made for the storing of the stock plants for next year. The tops should be cut oft about six inches above the ground and re- moved from the field and not left lying- around to attract cut worm millers. The roots should be dug and each vari- ety should be carefully kept separate so that Ihere will be no chance of their being mixed another season. Unless the weather is very severe they can, be al- lowed to dry off a little before being- housed, but If there is any chanco of the night temperature dropping below the freezing point it is much better to get them under safe covering at one?. Under a bench in a cool house is one of the best places to keep them during the winter months, but if tho soil under the bench is inclined to be moist, board.s, .ohould be placed running lengthwise of the bench and the canna roots placed upon these. They must, however, be looked over occasionally to see that they do not run too dry, for there is just ar much danger of losing the plants b\- their drying up as there is by their rotting from an excess of moisture. In placing- the clumps, under the bench set each variety by itself and, leave space enough between it and another variet.v that it will be impossible, no matter M'hat may happen, for them to .get mixed. Mark each variety with a label, written plainly and in full. It takes but a few seconds longer to write the name- in full and abbreviations are to be dep- recated; we have known cases where the man who always does things in a hurry to abbreviate the name so short that when he tried to read it six months Later he could not make out what name he intended to write. This is often a case where "haste snakes waste." Attach the labels in such a manner that they will not become mis- placed or lost. OsKALOOSA, lA. — The Kemble Floral Co. has been incorporated with a capital stock of $250,000. Blue Island, III.— The range of Mrs. Leopold Stengle has been leased to H. C. Schroeder, formerly in the florist busi- ness in Elmhurst. 111. 1919. The American Florist. 327 THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, PhUai, Pa. The F. T. D. Home Offlce. The headquarters of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association in Sec- retary Albert Pcchelon's store, Detroit, Mich., is spacious and splendidly fitted up with all the office appliances, flies, etc., necessary to carry on and keep up with the rapidly increasing- business. The secretary has two able assistants in Michael Bloy and Miss Helen Wicks, who are familiar with every detail, and relieve him of much of the clerical work. His store and retail biisii'.ess, con- ducted under the name of the Bemb Floral Co., is splendidly equipped in every way for carrying' on trade on a large scale. Features of his window decorations were, in one, a large foun- tain and basin, swimming in which were turtles, who bore on their shells inscriptions in white letters, "Say it with Flowers," "Bemb Floral Service,'' "Florists' Telegraph Delivery," etc. The other contained a large blue globe, four feet in diameter, with the conti- nents and large islands outlined in white. On all these, stamped in blue, was the slogan, "Say it with Flowers," all over the world. On top was a fig- ure of Mercury, who held in his hand, telegraph wires which were attached to poles in corners of the window. The globe rested on blue chintz, relieved with white. It was a fine example of the work of the F. T. D. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The summer is fast passing, and while turning the present to the best account, it is well to keep a sharp look- out ahead to the future, the coming- season, of which so much is expected. For the man who is properly prepared, there is no question but that his activity will be rewarded, that he will reap as he has sown. The best barometer of the business is the supply house. The retailer who makes up his mind to lay in a good stock early, is prompted to do so by his business instinct; his experience of the past season has proven to him that ho can sell the goods if he has them. There never was a more representative attend- ance than at the recent S. A. F. conven- tion, and that they expect much of the coming season, and are preparing for it, was evidenced in the free buying of the retailers, who exceeded all rec- ords in their purchases. They want to have supplies on hand and ready, so as to be prepared, and in fact, to force the business from the first indications in the early fall. The "coming out teas" will start early and be more numerous than ever the coming season In every community, the name of each debutante and the date of her tea should be on record lu the "future event book" of every live retailer. It may be some little trouble to get a line on her relatives or persnnal friends or her father's business asso- ciates, but it will be found to pay. and now is the time to do it, not just a week or so before the event when the orders begin to come in. Every cus- tomer will w.ant to know "what are they sending this year?" and the . He had suffered considerably from internal troubles for a prolonged period and was operated upon August 11. For a time he seemed to gain slowly, but later, §^nk gradually to the end. Mr. McAdams was born in London- derry, Ireland, in 1849, leaving for Chi- cago when eighteen years of age. Two years later he entered business with the late John Goode, his brother-in-law, near the present location on 53rd street. The business was a success from the start and continues today among the most prosperous in the city. Mr. Goode retired in 1890, Mr. McAdams continu- ing as sole proprietor. For the past five y-2ars he had given but little atten- tion to tlie business, spending most of tlie time on his Melbourne, Fla., farm. Mr. McAdams was al-ways active in trade affairs. He was a former presi- dent of the Chicago Florists' Club .^nd a constant and successful exhibitor at the local shows. He was a genial and kindly man, ever ready to lend a help- ing hand in any worthy cause and al- ways a fearless champion of the right. Associates constantly requested his counsel and it was freely given. The needy frequently sought his aid and found him generous to a fault. Mrs. McAdams (his second wife) died three years ago. Miss May McAdams. the well known landscape gardener, being the only survivor. The families of the late J. A. Pettigrew and Mr. Mc- Adams wnre related by marriage. The funeral will take place Friday, August 29. William Hartland. William Hartland, formerly with J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York, and brother of E. A. Hartland, of Vaug-han's Seed Store, New York, lost his life, August 19 through a distressing acci- dent. He had been working for the shipping board, and was on a vessel in the Brooklyn basin. Another vessel lay inside, next the wharf. They were fu- migating the latter vessel, and it ap- pears had left a tarpaulin spread over an open hatch and had gone ashore. Mr. Hartland started across the vessel on his way to lunch, stepped oft the tar- paulin and fell into the hold and -was suffocated, though it is even possible that the fall would hav^ killed him. Mr. Hartland was a son of the late Wm. Baylor Hartland, of Cork, Ireland. William Roemer. William Roemer, a florist of Wood- lawn, N. Y., 60 years old, who for a number of years had been employed in Bronx park. New York, died in Ford- ham hospital on the evening of August 19 from injuries received a hour earlier by being struck by an automobile as he was crossing Webster avenue at East 2.3.3d street. His home was at .367 East 234th street. The deceased was a son of the late Peter Roemer. who came from Alsace to this country many years ago and established a florist business, which is yet conducted by the -widow, near Woodlawn cemetery. William Roemer is survived by a widow and three children, who have much sym- pathy In their sad and sudden berea-^^e- ment. A. F. F.- Cleveland, O. — The Brookline Floral Co., has been Incorporated with a cap- ital stock of $50,000 by Louis Koehl, Walter C. Priest. S. H> Berthold and others. 328 The American Florist. Aug. 30, IheAmerigan Florist ESTABLISHED 1885. Sibscriptioii. United States and Mexico, $1.50 s year; Canada Si.OO; Europe and Countries In Postal Union, $3.50. When sendin;^ us onaiige or address always S'^nd the old address at the same time. •Vdvertising rates on application. l'"roin the flrst issue The American Florist has lecepted only trade advenisements. Advenisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we po to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 50 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS The Detroit oouveution 313 —Thursday's proceedings ..'.'siS — Quarantine resolution 314 —Presentation to President Amniann. . . ! ! i .314 ^Response of Piesideut Ammann 314 — Committee on final resolutions 315 —Paul Klingsporu (portrait) ,S15 — H. P. Knoble (portrait) 316 —Report of judges of trade exhibition 318 — Publicity 3lg — George Wieuhoeber (portrait) "317 —Mrs. Albert M. Herr (portrait) 318 ^Publicity finance committee report 319 — Publicity committee report 320 — Washington representative's report 321 —Presentation to William F. Gude 323 — Convention recognition by Detroit Times.. 323 — Convention echoes 393 -^The bowling toruament ."...!324 American Gladiolus Society '.\..'.\z'li —President Kundeid's address .....Z^i National Association of Gardeuers . 336' Cattleyas " '326 Plant notes '.'....'....'. .326' — ^Lorraine begonias 326; — Dahlias ..../. .['..'. .'326 —Early firing ...326 — Cannas 326 The retail trade .' ,327 —The F. T. D. home office '. .. .'.Z21 —Next week in the flower shoo 327 Plant quarantine lashed at Detroit 328 American Carnation Society 328 New York Federation of Societies and Clubs. .328 Personal 228 •State fairs 328 Obituary .'327 — Andrew McAdams 327 — William Hartlaud 327 — William Roemer 327 Chicago 332 Fort Wayne 334 Providence 334 San Francisco . . . .335 Buffalo 336 Boston 337 Baltimore 337 St. Louis 337 Pittabuigh '. , 338 Newark 338 s?w at Bronx park. New York 341 New York 342 Florists' clubs 342 The seed trade 360 -Rice Michigan t'.ial farms 3.50 ^Dutcb bulb import case 350 — Roman hyacinth embargo 350 — Potato crop Condition 35I -Catalogues received 351 Market gardeners 354 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 354 — Vegetable markets 354 ^— Rhubarb crops in England....' 354 — Green and cover crops 354 — Vegetable Judging standards .........354 -Crop summary and country prices for July , 354 The nursery trade 356 —American Ass'n of Park SuDerintendents. .356 — T.\pple orcha'd pruning ,356 — Attar of roses, 356 Tree conceals body 57 years '. .' 368 Joseph j. Budlono, Chicago, repoi^s having cut doliimbia roses the past sea- son at the rate of $3.00 per plant. Benjajiin Hammond, the well known manufacturer of insecticides and green- house paints and putty, Beacon, N. Y., has the following In the Beacon Daily Herald : "Americanism and general prosperity or individual comfort is not brought about by the so-called strikes. Loyalty and patience, combined with Industry, Is what we need at the present time for the common good." . The University of Illinois experiment station at Urbana, issues Bulletin No. 221 on "Snapdragon Rust." Growers of .snapdragons should get it, EuiiEKA, Calif. — The receiver of the Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Inc., writes under date of August 20, stating that the affairs of the firm have materially improved, and that he hopes to pay dol- lar for dollar if given sufficient time. Plant Quarantine Lasbed at Detroit. If Dr. Marlatt and his associates on the federal horticultural board have been mistaken as to the attitude of the trade regarding Plant Quarantine No. 37, they were fully awakened to the truth of the situation at the Detroit convention of the Society of American Florists, last week, when prominent members, in Dr. Marlatt's presence, plainly voiced their sentiments in strong opposition to the present regulations. Some other trade organizations may have been lenient with the board, by courtesy or otherwise, in falling to ex- press their convictions, but the national society of florists and horticulturists, operating under federal charter, ap- proved strong resolutions in opposition to the plant quarantine almost unani- mously. Dr. Marlatt, as a result of disclosures at this meeting, has promised to amend the regulations, and his action in this direction will be awaited with interest. We regret our inability to give fuller details of the prolonged discussion, ow- ing to pressure on our space at this time, but hope to do so later. The res- olutions adopted, however, will be found in our account of the general proceed- ings elsewhere in this issue. American Carnaiion Society. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING. The midsummer meeting of the board of directors of the American Carnation Society, was held at the Arcadia audi- torium, Detroit, Mich., August 21. those present being President Theodore A. Dorner, Vice-President C. W. Johnson, Secretary A. F. J. Baur and Director W. D. Howard. Secretary Baur brought up the following matters for the board's consideration : Premium list for an- nual exhibition approved; the R. C. Kerr prize for the best keeping qualities of carnation, the matter as outlined being left in the hands of the secre- tary; the question of rearranging the exhibits at the Chicago exhibition by the retail florists, as suggested by the Chicago committee of arrangement, ap- proved; registration of the variety. Red Cross, the .secretary having reported that the name having been used before, he was instructed to notify the intro- ducer, and in accordance with the rules of the American Carnation Society, to ask him to provide another name for the variety. C. W, Johnson. New York Federation of Societies. There will be a meeting of the New York Federation of Horticultural So- cieties and Floral Chibs in Commis- sioner Wilson's office at the state fair grounds, Syracuse. N. Y., Wednesday September 10, at 2 p.m. - B. A. White, Sec'y. Personal. Frederic W. Taylor, well known to the trade in connection with at least three world's fairs, Omaha, Buffalo and St. Louis, has just concluded a three- year irrigation engagement in Arizona, and is in New York this week. His home is now Los Angeles, Calif. Frank R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., has purchased a large house with two and one-quarter acres of ground in the center of the village, which he is re- modelling for a permanent home. Peter Bisset, in charge of foreign plant di.stribution, bureau of plant in- dustry, department of agriculture, Washington, D. C, \\as in Chicago last neek on a western trip. Thos. N. Cook, the well known ro- sarian of Watertown, Mass., was in Chicago this week looking up rose liter- ature. State Fairs. The lullowing is a list of coming state fairs with the names and addresses of the superin- tendents of the floricultural and horUcultural departments as far as obtainable: August 30 September 6, Hamllne— Minnesota State Pair. J. v. Bailey, R. F. D. Dayton's Bluff station, St. Paul, superintendent of hor- ticulture; LeRoy Cady, University Farm, St Paul, superintendent of florieulture. August Si-September 6, Lincoln- Nebraska State Fail. .1. v. iiailey, R. F. D.. Dayton's Intendent of horticulture: B. K. B. Weber Lin- coln, superintendent of floriculture. September 1 - 8, Hartford Connecticut Fair Association. Gordon R. Scrivener, Hartford superintendent of floriculture: Geo. W Prasee' Storrs, superintendent of horticulture. September 1-8, Indianapolis— Indiana State Fair, S. W. Taylor, Boonvllle, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. September 1-6, Wheeling— West Virginia State Fair. September 1 - 7, Elamere.— Delaware State Fair. Prof. C. A. McCuc, Newark, Del., su- perintendent of horticulture. September 9-12, Douglas— Wyoming State / [■ J'"'" ^- Hobson, Douglas, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. F„^r'''°p'"'J ?,"i, Louisville-Kentucky State *alr. Prof. n. R. Niswonger, Lexington, an- perintendent of horticulture: Wm. Kabe Ver- sailles, superintendent of floriculture. September 8-13, Helena— Montana State Fair A. L. Strausz, Missoula, superintendent of hor- ticulture and floriculture. September 8-13, Syracuse— New York State Fair (^has. G. Porter, Albion, superintendent of horticulture; David Lumsden, College of Agriculture. Ithaca, superintendent of flori- culture. September 813, West Allia, Milwaukee— Wis- consiii state Fair. N. A Rasmussen. Oshkosh siipcnntcudent of horticulture and floriculture September 9^12, White River Junction— Ver- "m""- /"" f'"'.-.^''- "• Stafford, BrattleboK. siiiiciiiitndcnt of horticulture. ' September 13-20, Hutchinson— Kansas State t^ir. o. F. Whitney, State Capitol, TV>peka snperlnlcndent of horticulture: Mrs. E K ture ''"*''"'"*°"- superintendent of floriciil- September 16-19, Grand Rapids— West Michi- gi.ii -air. Allen B. Rohlnette, Grand Rapids. snrerlnfendent of horticulture. ""l-iuo. » ^H^,'??'''^T i*'. "• I'a-wiston.- Maine State Agrliltural Society Fair. H. V. Wilson I.cwiston. secretary. vri.aou, September 16-20. Yakima. - Washington State F.Tir. H. c. .Schumacker. Selah suiSr- intendcnt of horticulture: MIs4 Mary Semy ^ akima, superintendent of floriculture September 8-13, Fallon-Nevada State Pair. ,,;,JS. ."•„''™°' superintendent of hortlcul- flollcnnure ^"'■'^•■<^^''' ««"">■ superintendent of September 22-27, Salem-Oregon State Pair. r.. M. Graham. Forest Grove, annerlntendent of Imrthni ure: C. B. Clancey, Salem, snpenntend- cnt 1)1 floriculture. September 23-27, Pueblo-Colorado State Fair •T N, Salter, Pueblo, superintendent of hortt- ciilture. October 6-11, Richmond— Virginia State Fair W. C. Snunders, Mutual building. Richmond sniicrlnlendent of horticulture and floriculture October 6-11, Salt Lake City.-TJtnh f?t«te tall. .Tames .Tensen, superintendent of horti- cuKiiic and floriculture. Sf?*°'°*r?f, ^*^ ^^' Kaleigh.-Xorth Carolina State Fair. C.^ D Mathews, Raleigh, superln- tt-ndciit of .horticulture and florlcnlture F,!?.°'°''n 2*;«8. Shreveport.^Loulslana State I'oir. Geo. L. Tlehnnt Baton Rouge, sntier- intcnrtent -at horticnlfnre; W. R. Hlrsch .Shrevcport, superintendent of floriculture. 1919. The American Florist. 329 Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Ptr !>ingle Column Incn, Eacb Insertion. These prices ai e net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Re&dy Reference Section. ' Where answers a re to be mailed from this olBce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc, SItnation Wanted — As head gardener or superintendent of private place or institution. Middle aged; Sootch; best of reference as to character, habits and ability Understand all branches of gardening; well up in landscape work. Expect good salary; no objec- tion to distance. Address Key 411, care American Florist. Help Wanted — An experienced store clerk and designer. Address CARL C. RECK, Care John Reek <6 Son, Bridgeport, Conn. For Sale — 50 boxes greenhouse glass, 18 inches wide. A. double strength, $4.50. Address. Key 413, care American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $5,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring^ Wm. Kase. I'etoskey, Mich. Help Wanted Gardener as foreman of private country place. Must have thorough knowledge of trees, shrubs and greenhouse work, and be able to handle men. Single or married. Apply stating terms. Key 4 i4. care American Florist. HELP WANTED A qualified florist, experienced In landscaping, pot plants, fern-*, r-ses chr\siiDtheiiiiinis. etc. Good salary. Permnnent position. Board and lodging if sintile, cottage if married. In own hand, give education and experiences. Furnish recently written Iptt^rs of r i rence, character, habits and abn for mv selling is ill health Any man who undMrsinn-ts will see that what I am offerlnsf 1<* a li e experience aud an oppor- tunity seldom offereil. J. J. McM^NMON, e Prescott St.. LOWELI, MASS Slfuailon Wanted Uy pood all round grower; single, have 24 years experiTce. Addrj-ss Key 4 1 5, care American Florist. EUK SALE Greenhouse Glass, 10.(00 ft. (16x18 in.); 2,000 ft. (Idxl+in.). S.OOult. 4in. cast-iron Plpt; 70U bais, 12 and 14 ft. long; one Superior hot-water Boiler. Apply L. HANSEN, 7322 Rldgs Ave., Chicago BOILERS= BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, "ii a zes, for ereer house piping and RetublrgBoUers. 'Ihorou^hlj cleaned like New and irimiiiud. (Jomplete stouk o New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LtVINE & CO. 3738 Sonth Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Fh..ne Houlevard 93.t4. FOR SALE Two Greenhouses, Seven-room Cottage, Five Acres of Land. No competition. Reason for selling, death of owner. Will sell for pait ca^h, balance in easy payments. Everything in tip top condition If interested, write soon to the Piemen Floral Company STAPLES, MINN. AT DETROIT CONVENTION Three ladies* diamond rinys and one cameo ring; in the ladies' wash room. Aruadia Auditor- ium, Thursday afternoon, August 21. Any inlormation that will lead to their recovery will be gratefully received by Joseph Marks, care I. Henderson & Co, 166 N. Wabash Ave , CHICAGO ^mmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmk I OFFICIAL S. A. F. {Shipping Labels i I ^1 Actual size of leaf 23^x5^ Inche." FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors ^^ gummed paper; yuur card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per 500. $3.35; i,er 1000. $5.00. Samples on request. Elect o of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO i I y I >wwvwwwwvw^^^wwAM^A^^^/u'^^^^w/w^^v^^^wvl/^^vww New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO ^f^t^'^^^^^^^'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^Jr^^f^^f^^^r^^J'*^^ 330 The American Florist, Aug. 30, Buy Your Fall Requirements Early I ^ SPECIAL PROCESS *^^ PREPARED FOLIAGES ARE THE BEST ON THE MARKET. OAK SPRAYS NEW STOCK QUEEN QUALITY MAGNOLIA LEAVES 0-G QUALITY CYCAS LEAVES SUPREME IN QUALITY PREPARED EVERGREEN) MAGNOLIA WREATHS Specially Prepared, the kind that holds its color. Red, Brown, Tan or Green. 30c per lb ; lOO-lb. cases, 27c per lb. Short, carton Oak, $2.0U per hamper. UNIFORM SIZE-NON-MO-DY-FLEXIBLE Colors: Green, Brown, Purple. Price, $ 1 .50 per carton; 1 OO-ib.cases, $22.00 FLEXIBLE -NON-CURLINS— DURABLE Our Cycas are packed 10 'o the bundle Per 110 12-16 at $ 500 16-20 at 6.00 20-24 at 6.75 24-^8 at 8.50 We do not break bundles. Per 100 28-32 at S10.50 32-36 at 1?.75 36-40 at 14.60 40-44 at 18.00 RETAINS ITS FRESHNESS. Price $3.00 per lO-lb. carton Made of Queen Quality Leaves by experienced artists. ROUND OR OVAL. Colors: Brown, Green or Purple. Dozen Dozen No. 200-18-inch $10.50 I No. 203— 24-inch $21.00 , No. 201 2ii-inch 12.00 Wo 204— 28-inch 7R on I- No. 202-22-inch 16.00 I ""•'="• <:» iticn Z6.00 THE OVE GNATT CO., La Porte, Ind. Manufacturers and Importers of Preserved Foliages, Baskets and Florist Supplies BAILEY'S m STA^DARD Cyclo pedia of Hortic ulture SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES 'T^ HIS work is Prof. L. H. Bailey's latest and greatest achievement and will undoubtedly stand as a monument to him. This is not a revision of the old Cyclopedia, but a brand new work containing features not dreamed of at the time of publication of the original cyclo- pedia, which was a pioneer work. The old Cyclopedia of Horticulture, it will be remem- bered, was a cyclopedia in fact as well as in name, whereas the new Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture is a gardener's manual as well as a cyclopedia and contains features that make it equally adapted to the amateur and to the professional, to the man without edu- cation or the man with high literary tastes. PRICE, $6.00 PER VOLUME Carriage paid to any part of the United States AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. 1919. Thf American Florist. 331 / ROSE>S American Beauties Premier Columbia Mrs. Chas. Russell "Flowers of Superior Quality" We can furnish you with these and other varieties at prices that will meet with your approval. Price List Sent on Request. "The Nation's Most Expressive Flowers. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Growers of Flowers la the WorU. 332 The American Florist. Aug. 30, WE ARE CUTTING AN EXTRA HEAVY SUPPLY OF COLUMBIA AND OTHER ROSES SUMMER ROSES OUR SPECIALTY BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists and Are Cmting from 245 000 Rose Plants. We Are Now Cutting Russells from 60.OO0 Plants. The- best Roses now are Columbia, Russeils, Hoosler Beauties. Ophelia, Sunburst and White KUlarneys. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. BARGAIN PRICE LIST ASSORTED ROSES— Our Selection In lots of 300 or more; all choice, fresh cut stock. Short lengths at the rate of $30.00 per 1000 Medium lengths at the rate of 50.00 per lOOO When ordering, please state grade wanted. Gladioli and Asters at market prices I Adlantum per 100, $1.00 I Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 New Fancy Ferns per loOO, $2.00 | Galax, btonze per lOOO, 2.00 I Sprengerl per 100, 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — We close at 6 o'clock week days and all day Snnday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 6 P. M, BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE GreenliouseBt Hinsdale, Ill„ and Greggs Station, III. liO H* TTflDaSIl AYOt^ vIllvAuU) Ii(L> 'uw.^rtAJVw^AAArrfWd^Jvuvuvv^v\Alvuvvv^/vvw^AJVuvw^rtdvuvtfVLF^^s^^ RUSSELLS and COLUMBIA at the following bargain prices: Long per 100, $10.00 to $12 00 Medium per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 Short per 100, 4.00 Mentio7i the AmeiHcan Florist when lorltina Chlcagfo. ROSES ABE MORE PLENTIFUL. Roses are more plentiful this weelc and some particularly fine Columbia are included in the shipments. The new rose, Premier, is making new friends every day, and many of the dealers spealt in high terms of it. Mrs. Chas. Russell roses are in good supply, and are moving nicely at fair summer prices. Sunburst, Ophelia and Killarney Bril- liant have improved wonderfully in quality the past few weeks. American Beauty roses continue to clean up nice- ly right along at high figures, and there is seldom a surplus in this variety. Car- nations are seen in good supply at one or two of the houses, and some first- class summer stock is obtainable, es- pecially Rosette and "Ward. Asters arc more plentiful, and considerable push- ing is needed to move the supply at greatly reduced prices. First-class asters hold their own, but the .supply of these is limited. Gladioli are reaching the market in larger quantities, and there are more than enough to go around. The majority of the gladioli show the effects of the hot weather, but there are some good flowers available if one is willing to pay the price, which is not so high, considering the general market conditions. Those who attended the Detroit convention from this vicin- ity have nearly all returned home with the same report that they had a most de- lightful time, and that it was one of the best conventions ever. The exhibitors from here were particiilarly well pleased vrith the amount of business they did, and are confident that trade is going to be brisk this fall and winter, judging from the early preparations the retail- ers are making to meet it. A.T.PYFER&CO. WHOIiESAIiE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHFCAQO NOTES. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, reports that he had a most en- joyable time at the Detroit convention, which was one of the best he ever at- tended. He speaks in glowing terms of the treatment the visitors received at the hands of the Detroit florists, who did everything- possible to make them feel at home at all times. Mr. Wash- burn is busy this week disposing of the biggest cut of Columbia roses that ever reached Bassett & Washburn's store. A. L. Vaughan & Co. are moving a large supply of gladioli and asters this week which are arriving in exception- ally good condition. Miss Charlotte Paradise is again attending to her du- ties as bookkeeper here after a pleasant vacation in Wisconsin. One of the rose growers whose place is located within shipping distance of this market is looking for a buyer and will disi>ose of his range to some re- sponsible party at very reasonable terms. Allie Zech and wife have returned from their vacation which was sp^snt at the Detroit convention and the Ni- agara Falls. They motored to Detroit and back, but made the trip to Buffalo by boat. Miss Nelda Wolf, who has charge of Zech & Mann's books, is again on duty after enjoying a two weeks' vacation, part of which was spent at Deer Park and Starved Rock Miss Nettie Parker, secretary of A. T. Pyfer & Co., i.<- again attending to her duties after a well-earned vacation spent at Yellowstone Park and the De- troit convention. , F. J. Rioux, of the Central Refriger- ator & Equipment Co., has secured the contract to completely equip the M. G. Madson Seed Co.'s new florist store at Manitowoc, Wis. Wietor Bros, are having a good call for carnations, which they are cutting in quantity. The stock is particularly fine for so early in the season and finds ready buyers. H. E. Humiston, of the Proto-Feed and Guano Co., is attending the con- vention of the National Association of Gardeners at Cleveland this week. Kennicott Bros. Co. reports a strong demand for American Beauty roses, which are bringing high summer prices and clean up early each day. The American Bulb Co., having the only display of Formosum lily bulbs at the Detroit convention last week, made a decided hit with it. Dick Rolston, who visited friends here last week, has returned to Cleveland, O., where he is in the employ of Knoble Bros. 1919. The American Florist. 333 Fine Supply of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUMBIA $5.00 to $15.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White KiUarney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Surburst and Champ Weiland. $3 00 to $8.00 per JOO. Carnations, $2.00 to $3.00 per JOO. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 Esst Randolph St«9 central eoi and 2846 CHICAGO WHOLESALE - GDgWEDS 3A CUT FLQWEKS^-^ PLANTS W 182 North Wabash Avenue Ij. D. Phone. Randolpk OSl CHICAGO SHOULD YOU TRADE WITH US and JOIN the RANKS of OUR SATISFIED CUSTOMERS BECAUSE If It's in the Market We Have It and Have It Right The local bowling- team consisting' ot W. A. Amling, Eric Johnson, Herbert Amllng, AUie Zech and Peter Olsem cap- tured the pennant at the S. A. F. tour- nament in Detroit last weelc with a total of 2563 pins, which won the $50 prize. Allie Zech was liigh man and won a life membership in the S. A. F. in addition to wliat other prizes he re- ceived. Poehlmann Bros. Co. enjoyed a brisk business at the Detroit convention, where it made a large exhibit that at- tracted many customers. According to T. K. Waters, everyone of those who made displays, especially in the supply line, booked more orders than they had any reason to expect and are mote than satisfied with the result. F. H. Holton, of the Holton & Hun- kcl Co., Milwaukee, Wis., and J. E. Matlhewson, Slieboygan, Wis., were vis- itors in the wholesale marltet this week. They attended the Detroit convention. George Blackman, wife and daugh- ter, Evansville, Ind., are the guests ot Allie Zech and wife. They made the boat trip to Buffalo and returned here from Detroit in Mr. Zech's car. L. A. Bale, of the Drumm Seed i^ Floral Co., Fort Worth, Tex., spent a few days here this week on his way home from the Detroit convention. Several new retail stores will open in this city in the near future. There are a few good established places for sale. H. G. Berning and wife, St. Louis, Mo., are spending' a few days here after attending the Detroit convention. It. Hoeckner, formerly with Peter Reinberg', is planning on opening a re- tail store in the near future. Vaughan's Seed Store is making ship- ments of Paper White narcissus. Freesia sales hold up well. J. Jegen, of the Jegen Floral Co., is back from a pleasant vacation spent in northern Wisconsin. August Barnett has returned from his vacation and is back on the jo^^) at Erne & Co.'s store. ' "^ ' , Vaughan's Seed Store made its first counter display of Dutch bulbs this sea- son August 23. The South Park employes have been given a raise of 30 per cent iii thair pay. Visitors : H. M. Burt, Jackson, Mich.; Walter W. Westgate, Houston, Tex.; Dick Haentze, Fond Du Lac, Wis.; Wil- liam Zimmermann, MilWanJge, Wis.; George Rentschler, Madison, wta.". Hang Rosacker, Minneapolis, Minn.; J. A. Salzer and C. E. Shafer, La Crosse, Wis.; L. Turner, Jr.. Kenosha, Wis. 334 The American Florist. Aug. 30, Discriminating buyers find that our stock pleases their most exacting cus- tomers. It is our aim to always render the best possible service to our trade. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Fort Wayne, Ind. EXCEU.EKT AUGUST BUSINESS. Business during- the month has main- tained an averag-e unheard of during- former summers. Perhaps the cool, agreeable -weather had something to do -with this condition of business, but it is probably more logically attributed to the advertising campaign which has been carried on, not only by local firms, but by the advertising- committee of thei Society of American Florists, -with the slogan, "Say it vifith Flo-wers," becom- ing: universally known and recognized from coast to coast- Funeral work, hospital flowers and counter trade have been in the lead, although there hiive also been numerous small weddings. Stock arriving has been far superior to any previous summer month. As- ters are in fine condition, with long- stems, and good sized flowers. Gladioli spikes of excellent proportions are of- fered on this market. Roses, from the young stock, are still short in stem, Ijut are improving each week. Columbia and Premier bid fair to outclass the Russell in popularity this season. NOTES. Richard Blossom and Mrs Ruth Flick-Blossom were guests of Miss Helen Patten, at her summer home on the bay shore, near Toledo. O., the latter part of the week, on their way home from the convention at Detroit, where they purchased the supplies for their new store at 110 West Wayne street, to be opened about October 1. The rose houses of the Doswell Floral Co. are showing- np well with the young stock of Columbia, Premier, Russell, Ophelia and other lending varieties, which are making splendid growth. Chry.'ianthemum plants are al.so in fine condition, and will soon have flowers ready for cutting-. Ed Wennlnghoff Is showing some at- tractive aster plants in the lighter col- ors, and says they sell very readily. He reports a number of orders booked y wsaw«g»wgs give great promi.se. Superintendent An- drew McDonald is growing some splen- did specimen foliage plants. He tells us that the outlook for the plant trade this coming season is particularly bright. Secretary F. C. Burns, of the Cali- fornia Dahlia Society, announces that all available space for the coming show has bt(:n applied for. Tlie society has arrang^l c hol.l tlvi show in t.he bail room of flifetl^alace hotel. So great has been die demand for sjjace that all the available corridors adjacent to the ball room have been taken by the so- ciety also. The show will lie hehl dur- ing the arrival of the New Pacific fleet of war vessels. Secretary Burns in- formed us that it will be the .greatest show the society has attempted. The Kentfleld Nurseries, operated by Richard Diener & Co., at Kentfleld, is now making a wonderful display of gladioli. Many acres are now in flow- er, offering a beautiful sight to all vis- itors. The seedlings are showing up in great shape this season, and they will have many meritorious novelties to of- fer this coming season. George C. Roeding. president of the Fancher Creek Nurseries at Fresno, and the California Nursery Co., at Niles, is busily at work on plans Jor the opening of the state fair at Sacramento. Mr. Roeding is president of the state board of agriculture, under v/hose aus- pices the fair is held. Mr. Poeding's two nurseries will bo represented by large exhibits of plants. J. A. Axell expects to hav..'. his new wholesale store on Bush street rf.tdy very shortly. Chrysanthemums will be one of his leading specialties durin.g the season. He has contracted for Die cut of many of the leading growers. He will .also handle asparagus .and ferns on a litrge scajg. Auc?iii'.o Carbone. hrot'.ier !■£ .Tolin Carbone, the well-known orchid grower, died :it his home in rJorl;''li,'y. Au.erust 18. The deceased was highly respected by all who Ijnew him. He was a na- tive of Italy. The funeral was largely attended by the trade in this city. Ronald Coates, of the Leonard Coates Nursery Company of Morgan Hills, says his firm is having an unprecedent- ed call for fruit trees of overv .icsirip- tion. He has a wonderful collection of native flowering shrubs, which are now at their best. Visitors: M. H. .Ebel and wife Sac- ram.ento; Chas. C. Navlet, San Jose. .TA>tES T. Lyxch. Buffalo. GOOD FUNERAL AXD WEDDING DEMAND. Business conditions are good for the summer season, with the demand for cut flowers and wedding and funeral work better than in former years. The supply, while not varied, has been satis- factory, especially gladioli, which are excellent, as are roses. Asters are scarce and of poor quality, and the same is true of sweet peas. NOTES. The local shops had many callers last week from the eastern cities, who were on tlieif way to the convention. 'JTbey were met by a deleg'ation from the local cltib, the' itinerary including a trip to Niagara Palls and the Gorge route and a visit with local florists. John Fiebelkorn gave a party last week celebrating his bachelorhood, whicli v/as so thoroughly enjoyed by those present that they hope he will make it an annual event. Needless to say, Joseph Strelt was a busy man in Detroit last week, if every- body from this city called on him that intended to. A friend like Joe is never forgotten. S. A. Anderson and family motored to Williamstown. Ma.ss., last week, re- turning in time for the Detroit conven- tion. Vacations are still in order, and in consc-'iUencc, mo.st of t)ie stores ar3 working shorthanded. 1919. The American Florist. 337 jiiimminiiiiiriiiiiunintiiiiiMiiiiitniiiNiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiirNirtiiiiiiuiiiiiniinirMiiiiiiNiitiiiiNiiMiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiinriiitiiniriiiiiiitiiiriniiiiitiiiriniiiiiiiiiiimM^ I YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON '-W ms I I US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF J[^ |t| I I CUT FLOWERS E A' H N| 30 E. Randolph St. | CHICAGO I Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item oiTered in the Great Chicago Market. ^iMiiiriiiiinniiiiuiiiNiiiiiiiiitniiilliriiuiriiiiHiiiiiiniiiiiinlltniKiiiiiiinMiiniuiiiiniruiiiuiNiuniiniiiiiiiMitiiiittiiitnilllilillllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiitiiitiiiiiiilii:iiiiiiilillliiiiuini' = Boston. SUPPLY OF UOOU QUALITY AXU KOBilAL. The improvement in business contin- ued during the past weeli, and the over- supply lias been reduced until conditions are now about normal. Roses show better form and are arriving in large numbers. The most in demand are Columbia, Ophelia Supreme, Victoria, Stanley and Ophelia. Asters are mov- ing well and the same is true of gladioli. Garden stock has little call. NOTES. Edward Rogean has returned after a pleasant trip thaiugh Maine in his new automobile. He took time to catch a few salmon and trout. Penu, The Florist, is taking advan- tage of the quiet season, and is redeco- rating his store. Business is reported far ahead of last year. Harry Ward is now handling the en- tire stock of Jelle Roos. Gladioli arc cleaning up easily at' $4 per 100. Wm. Thurston and family will leave soon for an auto trip to the White Mountains. M. Slater, formerly with the Wm. W. Edgar Co., is now v;ith A. Leuthy at Roslindale. J. M. Cohen has returned from his vacation and is now on hand at the market. S. K. G. Baltimore. ROSE SUPPLY- SHOETAGE NOTICEABLE. The item of interest on the market this week was the scarcity of roses, which while generally short at this sea- son, have been in fair sup^y until a week ago, but they dropped oft with one day's shipments, August 10, at which time, with quite a lot of funeral work, it was rather a task to divide them up to in any way meet require- ments. Gladioli and asters still arrive in fair numbers, the best, of course, going first and then the balance are offered at buyers' prices. Hydrangea paniculata, buddleia and other outdoor stock continue to glut the market and are only moved when there are orders for funeral work. There are some good zinnias, but the colors must be sepa- rated to be used to advantage. NOTES. 'It has been reported that Charley Chaplin Jias been working for the Leo. Niessen Co. for the past two weeks, but investigation, careful but thorough, brought out the fact that it was Louis Glick with a perfect mustache, shaved from the top of his head and pasted on liis upper lip. However, he must have received a strong protest from the "movie star," for the tonsorial adorn- ment has disappeared and Louis is him- self again. John J. Perry, of the S. S. Pennock Co., has returned from his vacation and reports business very good for the season, but no great rush to tax his force. His chauffeur has been referred to by several retailers as "honorably discharged from both the army and navy," caused by his appearing on sev- ei-al days with navy blue trousers and a khaki shirt. The Baltimore Wholesale Florists' Supply Co. is making very attractive alterations to the front of its store. The stock in the large display windows early in the morning always attracts the eyes of the retailers and their size admits abundant light to the interior. The most interesting delegate from this city to the S. A. F. convention was probably John Cook, the eminent rosarian. The long journey shows his interest in every move for the better- ment of the trade is not lessened by advancing years. H. E. McKissick makes many busi- ness trips to Philadelphia, but on the last one, accompanied by Mrs. McKis- sick, he was on pleasure bent. His auto makes the distance in three hours and forty-five minutes. G., Jr. St. Louis. FAIR SUPPLY, EXCEPT ASTERS. There is very little change in market conditions. Stock of all kinds is in fair condition and supply. Roses are showing improvement, with Russell the best variety. Prices are fair, and there is no trouble in cleaning up the better quaUty. Gladioli are in good supply, but very few are of first grade. Asters are plentiful, but poor. Business con- tinues to be slow^, with a normal amount of funeral work. Greens, with the ex- ception of string smilax, is plentiful. NOTES. Most of the local delegation to the S. A. F. convention have returned from Detroit, and express themselves as hav- ing had a good time, with lots of praise for the wonderful work the convention accomplished. This city was very well represented, nearly 75 visitors from here being in Detroit. Oscar Ruf, of the Bergsterman Floral Co., on South Grand avenue, has been having his place decorated. He has a pretty conservatory next to his store, which is always an attractive adver- tising medium. C. A. Kuehn and his family went to the Detroit convention. Mr. Kuohn has many friends and relatives in Detroit, that being his old home. Geo. Waldbart has his place looking fine, all cleaned and painted. His trucks also, have been refurbished and look like new. E. .\. Guntly, of Windlers' Flowers, has been spending a quiet vacation at his home the past week. .1. J. W. Des Moines Ia. — J. H. McGarrick, formerly with the J. S. Wilson Floral Co., is opening a retail store at 515 Grand avenue. Columbia Citt, Ind.— D. B. Roebuck, of Fort Wayne, has purchased and taken possession of the West Side Greenhouses, formerly managed by Al- bert Wagoner, and for the last year owned by Mrs. Jennie Sherwood. Lons Distance (Central 3283 Phones (Central 3284 i Our OfiFerings Include: i I ROSES. I I COLUMBIA I I RUSSELL I I White Killamey | I Pink Killamey I I Milady Sunburst | I Killamey Brilliant | I Ward Ophelia | I MINIATURE ROSES | I CecUe Brunner | I CARNATIONS f I MISCELLANEOUS [ j ASTERS j I Valley Cattleyas I I Calendulas | I GLADIOLI I I GREENS. I I Plumosus Sprengeri | I Galax, bronze. Galax, green | I Ferns | I Adiantum Smilax | I Mexican Ivy i I Boxwood Leucothoe I ?,iiiiiiiiuii>iiiii"i"ii">i>i"iii>uiiiniiumiiiiiirniiiniiininiiiinniniiin^ 338 The American Florist. Aug. 30, FRNE & r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when xoriting E. F. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. Phone central 6oo4. We carry the year round the best wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Galax and Huckleberry. Try us on your regular orders. Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO Pittsburgh. BETTEB CONDITIONS QENEHALLY. Market conditions are improving, with a larger demand and plenty of stock. American Beauties are better in quality and the supply is large. Of the other roses, Columbia and Russell are still the favorites. Ophelia, Sunburst, and the Pink and White Killarney are still small and short stemmed. Gladioli are of fine quality, but the supply has increased until it is almost impossible to clean them up. Asters are arriving in good shape, and are the best that have been seen this season. The sup- ply of greens is about equal to the de- mand, the southern stock not arriving in very good shape. NOTES. The new firm of Richards & Brown, of Monessen, Fa., ope.ied their new store August 23. It is one of the most beautiful and up-to-date in western Pennsylvania, the chief feature of which is the large fountain in the cen- ter. For the opening, they had a five piece orchestra, which gave a concert, both afternoon and evening. Roses were given to all the ladies who at- tended the opening, and from all ac- counts the affair was a big success. Ralph E. Pinner, of the A. W. Smith Stores Co., has returned from eighteen months' overseas duty. Mr. Pinner will again take up his duties as head of the landscape department, while Herschel McCallum, of The McCallum Co., is back on the job at their greenhouses after serving one year overseas. There was a large delegation went to the S. A. F. convention from this district, and they all pronounced it the best one they had ever attended. H. D. Rohrer and Ira Landis of Ivancaster, Pa., stopped on their way home from the convention. M. Society of Iowa Florists, The Society of Iowa Florists has an- nounced its programme for its seven- teenth annual meeting to be held in the state house at Des Moines, August 28, at 8 p. m. The president. J. T. D. Ful- mer, of Des Moines, will deliver his address, and after the presentation of the report of the secretary, Wesley Green, the following papers will be read, each followed by a discussion : "The Value of a Florists' Club as a Business Asset to the Profession," by William Goes, Davenport; "The Value of an Exposition to the Trade," by Arthur H. Smith, Boone; "Commercial Fertilizers of Most Value to Florists." by G. F. Kurtzwell. Des Moines; "The Effect of Plant Q\iarantine No. 37 on the Florist Trade," by Blaine Wilcox. Council Bluffs; "The Park as an Educational Factor and Its Value to the Florist," by G. A. Heyne, Dubuque; "What it Costs to Produce Florists' Stock," by .1. S. Wilson. Des Moines. The afternoon, previous to the meeting, will be spent in examining exhibits at the state fair. The officers of the society are : J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines, president; John Reardon, Ames, vice-president; Wesley Green, Des Moines, secretary-treasurer. Newarit, N. J. Hugo Hass, a well-known prower of Irvington. was married to Miss Dass- ler, of 1287 Springfield avenue, also of Irviiigton, a member of a florist family, on August 23. Philips Brothers of this city, made the bride's and bridesmaids' bouquets. Although summer business is light, the leading retailers pronounce it bet- ter than last year. A. F. P. Portland, Obe. — The Swiss Floral Co. is making extensive aIteration« at its range. We.'^t Park, O. — Klrchner, The Flo- rist, is adding one Lord & Burnham house. Mexico, Mo. — C. C. Wonnemann has purchased land and will erect one house Gaeneit, Kan. — Mrs. F. A. McDowell will build one house on property re- cently purchased. SuBEWSBURY, MASS. — J>. C. Murdock is building one house which will be de- voted to sweet peas. Elmira, N. Y. — The Oriental Flower Store, 331 East Water street, has been purchased by Knapp & Sufiice from Peter Makres, who established the busi- ness 13 years ago. Hartford. Conn. — More than 150 flo- rists of this vicinity, and their friends, enjoyed a delightful outing at Lake Compounce, July 19, the trip being made by auto. A barbecue and a good pro- gramme of sports were Included in the day's events. SoUTnAMPTON, N. Y. — The thir- teenth annual exhibition of the South- ampton Horticultural Society, July 30, resulted in interesting displays of flow- ers and vegetables, six prizes being awarded. Part of the proceeds will be used to plant trees in memory of the young men of the community who fell in the world war. The Meyer Florist Thread Comes put up 16 oz of actual thread to the lb., 2 oz. to the spool. Cum pare our thread with any other you are using and you will see a va.>-t difference in the quality as well as the price and yardage of each spool. Manufactured by the JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREA0 WORKS, 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. Mention the American Florist When writing Sell More Potted Plants You can easily doabU your pinnt trnde hv flbow- ing your enistoiiiers tanw easy it 1r to Krovr potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep yoar plants watered Just riclit, Wbol»- Bale price. $20.00 per 100. If yonr Ruintlv booM floes not carry tbem mtOA ua their name wUh roar order. Sample tj mail. 36o The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing San Diego, Calif. — The twelfth an- nual rose show of the San Diego Floral Association, while not as large as in previous years, took rank as one of the best in the history of the organization, the attendance numbering something over 2.600 persons. Two of the most attract ivp entries were Rose Los An- geles staged by Howard & Sm.ith. and another introduction of the same firm's. Mrs. F. K. Rindge, an excellenl clear yellow with a phenomenally long bud. 1919. The American Florist. 339 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 80ie-8017. CBICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing k. J^ A J. .1^ ^ Jl. .1^ A A ^ E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, i Most Centrally Located I WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE I IN CHICAGO ; 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ( Li. D. Phonea < CENTRAL 1077 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MII8SER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing k. L. Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEiiAND-RiscnCa FLOWER CROWERS 154 liWABASH AYE f^^.^^^S^s TELEPHONE €omun.Br3 Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst. Columbia, Russell, Milady, white KUlamey and KUlar- ney Brilliant Roses. Ail orders ^iven prompt Mllentiuu. Try ua. 162 N. Wabash Av, CHICAGO 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists Sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Baskets lO-inch. Price list, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. .$1.75 14.incll. .13.00 12-mch 2.85 16-inoli ; 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money in the market. Michigan Cut Fiower Exchange/'tE\*^a'o??."t'2^.'"' Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing ¥lioMeHowMM'Kel>s Cfaicaeo. CURRENT PRICB LIST. DouD Hoses, Beauty $ 1.60ii«$ S.OO 100 Mrs. Cbas. Russell ... 5.00(3! 20.00 " Columbia 6.UU(S 15. UO " Housier Beaul; 4 iiuii 10. UO Kllliiruey Urllllant 3.00M lO.ciO Killaiuey S.UOM 10.00 WUite KlUainey a.iyiim 1".00 Rliliuionii S.OOici 10.00 I'liLce Ue BulKailB... S.U'KUl 10.00 My llarylaud 3.00rt0 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00(3 4.1)0 Cattleyas, per doz lO.^iO® 12.0(1 Diilsics l.R0 Gladioli 4.0ii(S 6.00 Valley 12.(K)(a 16 00 Calendulas 2.00^ 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Ferns per I.OOO 3.00(3 4.00 Galax per 1,000 1.6(1(3 2.00 Leiicothoe 1.00(3 1.25 Mexican Ivy per 1.000 6.00(3 6.00 Plnmosus Strings each .6(i(3 .76 Smilax per doz. 2.60(3 3.00 Sprengerl. Plumosns Sprays . . 8.00 Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case 0.00 V.^'^vt^/v/^J^/s^ ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 a Mention the American Fl07'ist when writing FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago [ojiner \i!-B.\e\s \x\ SwoaXves fChicagp ni. 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHIG'GO ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 340 The American Florist. Aug. 30; ASTERS-Indsor Grown-ASTERS $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. At this price we furnish you Asters, which for size and quality, we consider the best coming to Philadelphia. You will find them well worth all we charge for them. You will have no trouble to find sale for that grade of Asters. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelpbla. TR.^DE SLOW, BUT BETTER THAX lUlS. Business dui-inp the past week has been slow — very slow — but tor the tliird week in August, it has made a better showing' than for the same period a year ago. There are more flowers in the market now than last seaion; plenty of gladioli, asters, single and double ■ cosmos, larkspur, gaillardias, dahlias, tritomas and hydrangeas from out- doors. The main inside crop is roses the best of which are Columbia, Russell, Premier, Ophelia, Maryland and Double White Killarney, the iatter quite scarce. Prices are about the same as a week ago, there not being enough buying to warrant any increase in price. Cattle- yas are very scarce. It is said the day of the $2 cattleya is near at hand; in fact, that is the price in New^ York for anything worth while at this time. NOTES. The convention visitors are nov/ nearly all back home and immensely pleased with their trip. Philadelphia firms were to the front, as usual, with their large exhibits. The Robert Craig Co., H. Bayersdorfer & Co., M. Rice Co., Joseph Heacock Co., S. S. Pennock Co., Jos. G. Neidinger Co., Henry A. Dreer, Inc., C. S. Ford. H. F. Michel! Co., C. U. Liggit, and Macaw Bros., all made exhibits that were in keeping with their reputations, containing all the up- to-the-minute novelties and the best of the standard stocks m tfieir lines.- All report having done a business greatly exceeding their best expectations. Robert Craig, our silver tongued ora- tor, who has done so much to keep his native city to the front, was unable to make the trip, but this city is fortunate in having an able substitute in Charles H. Grakelow, who was called on fre- quently to be spokesman of the society. His presentation of the Croix ce Guerre to W. F. Gude, and the chest of silver to President J. F. Ammann. were ap- propriate and as finished flights of era- ' lory as ever heard at an S. A. F. con- vention. It is to be hoped that the increased demand, so confidently predicted for the coming season, develops. All the wholesale houses have been spending more or less of the past month in reno- vating their interiors, and they now. al- most without exception, look as well as paint and varnish can make them. All the boys are looking forward to a good time next Saturday at Richboro. when the Pennock-Niessen baseball game will be played. After the game, the clubs and visitoi-s will be enter- tained at dinner by Elmer W. Gaehring, followed by a movie show in the eve- ning. Eugene Bernheimer and familv are spending a month at Seaside Heights. Mr. Bernheimer speaks of the great beauty of the shore boulevard from Liong Branch to Atlantic City lined with beautiful estates from Long Branch to Ocean Grove. At the September meeting of the flo- rists' club Tuesday next at the Adelphia, the feature will be addresses by Arthur Niessen. Chas. H. Grakelow, James W. Heacock and President Harvey: a re- view of the recent convention as they saw it. The Florex Gardens are cutting their first Premier roses. They have planted giiiniimiirjiuj iiinriijirimiiiiiiuMiiiiiiniiiiiii iiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiliJliiuiiimiliiiiriLiii'jiiiiiumuiiujiiiiiiJiiiiiiiiuiuluuiiiiiiiiiiuiuiuuiuiuu'. I Roses, Carnations, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. I I This Is the exclusive shop, only one block from Express Depots. I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. TiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiinitiiiTiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiMUMnMiitiiniiiiiiiniiniiiiMiiiiniinntiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiriiiinihiiiiiHMiiiMiriiiMiniiniiniiiitrinMniiiitinuntMintiiii^ VtoMe Hover M^Keto Buffalo, Aug. 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 20.000 30.00 Extra 10 00@ 20.00 1st 8.000 10.00 Killiu-ney 3.000 5.00 My Maryland 3 00@ 8.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ward 3.000 4.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia .3.000 10.00 Russell 6.00O lO.OO Sbawyer 3.00O 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00® 3.00 Cattlcyas 85.000100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .50 Ferns per 1.000 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 25 OO Gladioli 2.00O 4.00 Asters l.on® 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Auratum Lily 15.00 Pond Lily 2.00® 3.50 Boston, Aug. 27. Per 100 E.k)ses, Beauty 12.00® 25.00 " Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White & Pink Killarney. 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 " Hadley 6.00® 12.00 Mock 2.00O 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00® 12.00 Taft 2.00O 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 ." Ward and Hillingdon . . . 2.00O 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® S.OO Carnations 12.000 15.00 Easter Lilies lO.OOO 20.00 Valley 6.000 10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Aug. 27. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Kussell 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4 00® lO.OO Richmond 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.C0O lO.OO Shawyer 4.000 10.00 " Columbia 6.000 18.00 1-ilium Giganteum 12.50® 15.00 Cattleyas l.OOO 3 00 Carnations 4.00O 12.00 Callas lO.OOO 12.00 Calendulas 1.50O 3.00 Easter Lilies 12.50® 15.00 Sweet Peas 50O 2 00 Tulips 4.000 8.00 Daffodils 5.00O 6.00 Iris Tingltana 12.000 15.00 ■Tonquils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10 00 Gladioli 3.00O 6.00 Asters 2.00O 4.00 20,000 Premier and 25.000 Columbia, many of these to take the- place of car- nations, which are entirely discarded. EMward Reid's Ranstead street mar- ket, looks very fine with its renovating. He says the interior looks good to him, but the stock is better. Clioice asters, gladioli and new crop roses are features. The palm and fern display in the Jos. Heacock Co.'s Mole street store, gives a good effect, and helps along the sale of this fine stock. Very choice asters, and a good line of roses, are features of the stock at the Philadelphia Wholesale Florists Ex- change. Write Eor Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, OfGhids, Sweet Peas, Carnations. GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. PhiladelpUa, Pa. Pittsborgh Cut Flower Go. WHOLESAI,E FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Quality Flowera. NASTiCA Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2.25 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz size) 1.26 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florisls, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Florists' Sopplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noveltle* in Onantlty. Send for Our Cataloene. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Pblla., Pa. The Leo Niessen Co. reports business a shade better than last year at this time, and a greater assortment of stock. The London Flower Shop reports a good business. Irwin Rosner is on his vacation. K. 1919. The American Florist. 341 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wholesalers and Growers of noLTON & nuNKEL CO. c>;;r.cu.v";rwer. 462 Mflwankee St., Mflwaukee, Wis. and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America ... EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., PhlladelpMa, Pa. •ANCY (Spedal Picknl) ERNS Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut Flowers I Mfr. and Dealer in ''Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. McCALLUM CO Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, > PA. Philadelpliia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli Up-tO-the-Mlnute Service. SiUsfacdon GDarulced. 1615 Ranstead St., PbUadelplila, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS .WboIeBale Florlatji and Snppllea 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Flower Sliow at Bronx Parli N. Y. The flower show held in the Museum building, Bronx Park, New York, Au- gust 23-24, was not noteworthy in the matter ot competition, but some gocl stock was shown. The authorities of the botanical garden made clever ex- hibits of their Primulinus hybrids, glad- ioli, canna blooms and hardy roses. Mills & Co., Mamaroneck, N. Y., took first prize for the largest and best col- lection of named varieties of gladioli, also, a special prize for a collection of dahlias. Their entire exhibit occupied large space. The Cedar Hill Nursery, Glen Head, N. Y., (Albert Lahodney, Gr.) took first prize for best 12 varieties of glad- ioli, three spikes of each; first for the GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 MilwankeeSt., P.0.3or 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. YlioMe Hover M^Kefo Philadelphia, Aug. 27. Per 100 lioses. Beauty, special 30.00® 40.00 " " fancy lo.OO® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Ivussell 6.00® 20.00 Killarney 2.000 6.00 Hodley 6.00® 15 00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Kastei- Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Sn.apdragons 4.00® 6.00 Oalendulas 2.00® 3.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Smilax .25 .\sparagus Strings 50® .75 .Vsparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Terns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Uablias 2.00® 6.00 Tritomas 4.00® 6 00 Chrysautbemums, Golden Glow 25.00 St. Louis, Aug. 27. Per 100 liosos. Hadley 2.00® 4.0O Killarney 1.60® 4.00 White Killarney 1.50® 6.00 Hoosier Beauty 1.50® 8.00 lUisscU 2.00® 15.00 Ward 1.00® 2.00 Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 6.00 Sunburst 2,00® 6.00 Ferns 2.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Pittsburgh, Aug. 27. Per 100 Hoses. Beauty, special 25.00® 30.00 fancy 15.00® 20.00 extra 8.00® 12.00 " No. 1 3 00® 6.00 Hadley 4.00® 15.00 ■' Killarney 3.00® 10.00 " Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 ■' .Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00® 8.00 Russell 4.00® 15.00 Columbia 4.00® 15.00 Ophelia 4.00® lO.nO Hilda 3.00® lO.OO Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattle.yas SO.OO Ferns, per 1,000 2.50 .Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Phlox 3.00® 4 00 Delphinium 4.00® 6.00 Daisies 1.00® 2.00 Asters 2. on® 4.00 Galax 1.50 Plumosus 85® .50 Sprengerl 35® .50 best vase of white, 25 spil^es, with Europa; first for 25 spikes of Golden Measure, and first for 25 spikes of a new red variety. A. F. F. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120page book, vsrritten by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- . tains many chapters [covering all sides of I growing, propagating 1 storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources. A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Milwaukee, Aug. 27. Per 100 Roses, Killarney, W. Killarney 3.00® 8.00 Ward S.OO® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 " Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 8.00 Carnations, assorted 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.0O Snapdragons 4.00® 0.00 Gladioli, per doz 60® .75 Gypsophllla 25® .36 Rubnuns 4.00® 6.00 Asters 8.00® 8.00 342 The American Florist. Aug. 30, New York. MABKET IS INACTIVE. It cannot be said tbat there was any active business in the wholesale aistrict during tne past week, but when it is consiuered tiiat there are hundreds of retail horists that draw their supplies from this market, and that it is up to them to maintain appearances, even in summer tmie, their demands, thougn light, create a movement. During the first part of the week, the weather was dark and cool, and the supply of roses was light, consequently the best grades moved fairly well. The latter part was hot and humid, the supply increased, and the rose situation was practicall/ reversed, with the majority of the buy- ers wanting short stock and the better grades hanging fire. In white roses, there was a rather light supply, and in- ferior No. 1 sold for $0 per lOJ. There has been a considerable stock of Francis Scott Key on the market this summer, and taking the average of all grades, it has been the highest priced rose, but occasionally it gets a fall. In Ophelia, Columbia, Premier and Prima Donna, there is good stock for the season. A few of the best specials in American Beauties will sometimes wholesale at the rate of $35 or $40 per 100, but the poor ones, of which there are many, and the left-overs, go for a song. As, next to roses, the asters are the most useful in funeral work, there is always a demand for them, and the best bring fair prices, but it is impossible to clean them up. The gladioli situation is worse. The best can be used effectively for display, but the surplus goes cheap or is lost. A few of the early yellow chrysanthemums are on the market and some of the large retail stores use them in window displays, but the day of this flower is not yet. The rubrums, for which there was some demand a few weeks ago, as they were about the only lilies on the market, are now plen- tiful and practically a drug. Orchids continue scarce and high. In addition to what has been enumerated, there are quantities of stock, both "wild" and domestic, and some of it sells, but all combined, it is not much of a factor. August 25- — With a heavy supply of stock, and also a deluge of rain, the outlook for a good day's business is not promising. NOTES. Mrs. F. H. Traendly and Mrs. Charles Schenck have ever been known as clever social entertainers. We take pleasure in presenting to the trade, or for that matter to the world, thnir joint efforts in the lii e of poetry, which is the best that has come under our notice, in the "Say it with Flowers" campaign : la a garden so fair, with its fragrance so rare, I watclieO the sweet flowers grow; Thinking of someone, some certain someone, A someone that I love so; As I wanilerer-. hibit samples of Christmas wreaths or ^..^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2040 Farraemt Mention the American Florist when writinp Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 0760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist IXC. ISO W, 28tb St., NEW TORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty ConsttmmeBtB of Cat Flonera Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone Farra^ut 6323 EDWARD BRrNXER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cat Flowers Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Floiist when writinp other handiwork. Tlie literary featnro can be a paper prepared by a local grower on the latest in ChrLstmas plants, or an address by one of the 1919. The American Florist. 343 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3««4j?^fs°7Tirr-gnt. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Parragut. William Mackie WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 750 FarraEnt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST S532-3533 Parraeut 133 W. 28)h St„ NcwYork All the NEW K-OSES. CARNATIONS and Seaeonable Flowen. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESATiE CO:HMTSSION AU the New and Standard Varieties of RoK*. Vloleta, Canutloas. Valley. LUIea. Etc. 148 West 28th St„ NEW YORK GITY Telephones: Farrasut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist lehen writing ijOnNYODNQ&CO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. Mill St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4M8. Mention the American FJoriat when writing WILLIAM P. FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK Telephone S335 Farragnt. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK Tel. 008 and 000 FarraKat. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Chelsea 0025. I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and cnrpfnl nrtpntlon to Tonr tntercBt*. Consiffnmenti toUoltad. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESAIiE FLORISTS 85 years' experienoe. Consiffnmenta toUoited. 49 West 28th St., New York Fhones 4024 and 402S Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe HoverMM-Kefe New York, Aug. 27. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15.00® 35.00 " " extra and fancy 8.00® lO.UO Hadley 2.00® 15.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00® 25.00 " Columbia 2.00® 10.00 Prima Donna 2.00® lu.OO Alice Stanley 1.00® 8.t c^..^.,,.. Wcare in c»nter of residential see- £t XOO OrUaUWay, Tel. 9414 Scnnyler. tion, between 77ih and 78th streets. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y .—Eyres, 106 State St. Albany, N. Y . — Danlier's. Boston, Mass. — Thos. F. Galvln. Inc. Boston. Mass. — I'enn. The Florist BroukLvn. N. Y.— UuKo H. Jahn. Broamuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo.— A. Newell, Kansas City. Mo.— Wm. L. Bock Flower Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln. Neb. — Frey & Frey. I.03 Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wolfskin Bros. & M. Ooldenson. Louisville, Ky.— August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The P. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — liilewild Greenhouses. Milwaukee. Wis. — J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can.— The Dominion Floral Co. Nasbviiie. Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark. N. J. — Begerow's. Newark. N. J.— The Kosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J.— Phillips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E. W. Pearson. New Orleaua. La.— .Metalrle Uidge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La, — Chas. Ehle. New Orleans, La. — The Avenue Floral Co, New York — Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway. New York— Broauda. Farnum St. Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Newarlt. N. J. — Washington Florist. Passaic. N. J.-r-Ednard Sceery. Pateraon. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelphia, Pu. — diaries II. tlrakelow. Philadetphla. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehrs Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Randolph & McClemeots. St. Paul, MluD.— Holm & Oison St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G Heini & Sons. .San Francisco — I'odesta & Baldocchi. Seattle. Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber. Roekforrt. 111.— H W. Buckbee,. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Miller Plo'al Co. Pittsburgh. Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester. N. Y — J. B. Keller Sons. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Mathewson. 'roledo, O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Duninp's. 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington. D. C. — Biackistone. Inc. Washington. D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Scliiatter & Son. St. Ixmis. Mo.— Grimm & Goriy. Wa'Jhinirton, D. C. — rx>nise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. — Gnde Bros. Washington. D C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Wo-cestor. Mass.— I ittlefield. Florist. Worcester. Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yoiikoi-s. .N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and 6ratiol Aveivis. Artistic D.sfgns. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Hemhera of Florists' Telegraph Deliver;, Mention the American Florist when loriting Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L1582 1415 Farnum St. Hemlier of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when toriting Dunlop's Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable OorUt. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and goarante. safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers DeUTcred AiTviieii. Pboie. 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLOKIST 710 NONtruud Avenue Cor. Frospeet Plnre, UI(OUKL,YN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Mention the American Florist when writing Pliiladelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cnmberland Hemher of Florists' Telegranh Delivery, New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 nrTH AVINUE Uember of Florists' Ttelesraph Dellveiy. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1510 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegranh Delivery. lii 1919. The American Florist. 347 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Aveiiue RflQTnW 1 Park street Dv/J 1 Ull 799 Boylston Street Mention the Amei-ican Florist when toriting Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main OOA I awiic Ava Telephone Store- ""^ LBWI5 **»«•( No. iiw Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Lone Island. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing jsininnnniiniiiininiiininiiiiDOiiiniiiiiiinininnnininniniDiii g Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I I 150 East Fourth Street i 1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. i p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. 1 '^niiiiiininniiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuuiiijuii# Mention the American Florist when writing Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, PliOBISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506, Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliver;. Mention the American Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Bnccessor to Geo. A, Helnl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, B27. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Springfield, Mass. Wm. Schlatter & S'n Artlntlc Deslsns and Presh Cnt Flowers 422 MAIN STREET Greenhouses, 437 Bay Street Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street AndectfOD service meant fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliverles In BuffalO^-OCkpoit Niagara Falls and Western New York Memberi of Florlitt' Telegraph Delivory. No order for less than $,3 OQ accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. {^ t-itC" \(~mf\ Send your telegraph orders to na ^ l^'/AVJV./ delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. for ivery in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCCERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago ■od Ssb. Drb< to All orders oaremily fllteiS (jJ!™^^^BSt under the .uperviMOn of ^^caS2^ GEORGE .SSMU8.Mgr. ^^y Wire. Write or Phone West 622 Member of Florists' TeSegraph Delivery, Jlention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 7ad St. Phone Colnmbns 6468, Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecttcnt Ave at N St., N. W. Miss Louise ^V. Daogherty, Proprietress Phones — Fraulclin 3579, 3841, 3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the Ainerican Florist ivhen toriting \ Albany, N. V. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Ddinred in ADunj and ndoilT oa Iclegrapliic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newbaryport. Uasa. Covers AU New ESngland Points Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Lenoi Plant Specialists ^ones] 11 [ Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mentio7i the A^nei'ican Florist when tvriting jN/s/s/s/s^\/s/s/s/sA./s/sys/sfs/s/sys/>.<^^^<^^:50,000 Square Feet of Modern GlasH. Flrst-Class Stock and Serrlce. Csaal Dlsconnt. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBER N. Gi. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. PlDwere delivered In City and State <» »liort notice. Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting CHICAGO £"4 THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. Not be.) 849-B51 Irvng Park Blvd. BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. 'OCK'S JxowkJts Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'd, Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing C. H. TREY Wkolesait and Ritiii Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will fill orders tor the West on short notlc* I Trade disooanti. Firat-claii itook. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders will he care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY «»|V|ITH Wholesale and Betail FloritU of Orud Ravldi. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in anv di ection. nill MTU MIUN Weareihecenteroftbegreat BUI-U'n, minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Uembera of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Me^ition the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. T HINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockf ord, IIL H. W. BUCKBEE. 3343 W. MA.D1SON ST. CHICAGO) Mention the American Florist when writing TO HARRY PAPWORTH, Til* Mrttine Ridjc NurMry 6 ba^ FLOmSTS . J35 CarantfaltlJt^ Rous^ oncHiM'' ViOkCTS r.raD Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Bxecatcd Pikes Peak Floral C(^ Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 EncUd Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the Amei'ican FloHst when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writinp NEWARK, N. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Established over 30 yean. .\. E. Cor. lOth and Ciraud Ave. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street. Dallas. Texas. Write or wire headquarters for Qowers tot Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. Nc orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivexr- Mention the American Florist when toritinff Ss^SiP Mention the American Florist wJien loritinp J. W. R0D6EBS 4 Sooth JefTerHon Street. ■-'«J iUll, V/. Telegraph orders for Dnvton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. LITTLEFIELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA * .<»nXS will fill TBOr 0^ dors for DeslfTQs and Cut Flowers in Uldilctii. Mention the American Florist when writina 1919. The American Florist. 349 Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when ioritlng .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BIVD.. Aniftorimii Amn. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 538-534 RACE STEEfclT Successor to the HILL FLOEAL CO Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the Cltj. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Floiists' Teleeraph Delivery. CHARLES L. SCHMIDT «13 MarUf-t St.. Barrl^hnpu, Pa. NIffht and day wprvire In all Oentral Pennsylvania. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. i?2_'*s.»test, Chicago. ill. Best servico in l)oth cities and adjoining lorritory. renfiow I he American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Boston, Mass. •Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, >%njsn.^wv.F Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2£^^-226 Grand Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist tohen writing giiiininiinuiiiniiiBinBiiniiBoaiiiiiiiaiiHiiiBmiDiiiiuBiaiiiBunniiimiiniiiiiiB I WASHINGTON, D. C. I GEO. H. COOKE F^loxrlsit i Connecticut Avenue and L Street f ■nanaiiaiiiiuajiinninBJuiiiiimiuinianiiinniiamiiiiiimmiiinBiaiil Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WTRB Grimm & Gorly New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Jlalandre Uro'hers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee ol Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery In this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY AUGUST (L BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kember of Florists' Telegrapb DaUraj. Mention the American Florist when writing hJartof Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Delirenes to any town or cily Telephone within 150 milei of Newark. Market 494 "WE .\EVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MeiDplllSf Teillli 89 South Main St. "Cp-to-ttae-Mlnnte" Service and Bxecntloo. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveirae Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, CHI '/itlmerJSbuse florist n E. MONROE ST. Members of Florists' Telegraph Deliveir. 350 The American Florist. Aug. 30, The ^eed Irade Amencnn Seed Traae AS:>ociation. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- lent; V\ m. u. Suariett. baitimore, Md.. First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land. O.. Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-o ghth annual meeting vflH be held .Tnne. 1920. Visited Chicago : L. H. Hayward, repres^ting: S. D. Woodruff & Sons, New fork. Alaska Pexas are being sold in this country on the b.asls of 14 cent.g per pound in England. Seeds of herbaceous plants can be imported under Plant Quarantine No. 37 by special permit. It is reported there are 2oO cases of Formosum lily bulbs aboard steamer sunk off the coast recently. London, Eng. — 0%ving- to shipping troubles, .some of the English dealers are not handling French bulbs. A. H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, and wife, have been spending August at Saratoga Springs. Aurora, Iii. — Albert S. "Wilson, of this city, has been appointed seed an- alyst and chairman of the state depart- ment of agriculture's seed section. The Cunard Steamship Co., offering lower rates than the Holland-America line, has secured the transpoi'tation of 30,000 to 40,000 cases of Dutch bulbs. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade August 27, were as follows : Timothy S10.25 to $11-50 per 100 pounds. October $12.10 bid. Dutch advices of early August in- dicate a wet season and heavy rains in July. The bulbs are, therefore, drying very slowly and will come forward a little later than usual. FlX)EAi. Park, N. Y. — John Lewis Childs reports that the past season's business is probably the largest in vol- time and profit in the history of the house, showing an increase of 25 to .30 per cent over last year. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are over 85 per cent in crates and many are warehoused to avoid possible fall rains rightly expected soon. The yield will not exceed approximately two and one-half bushels to the pound of seed sown. Toledo, O. — Cash clover opened lower and October and December dropped 25 cents, August 25, with cash offered at $30.00. Timothy was steady, cash be- ing offered at $5.40, September $5.87%, October $5.70, December $5.80 and March $6.00. It is reported that the French patho- logical service has withheld permits to .ship to the United States Roman hya- cinth bulbs, only Paper White, Trumpet and Soleil d'Or narcissus having been .allowed to pass. This is due to a cer- tain disease in the French hyacinths. One hundred regulation seed bills were introduced in various state legis- latures last year, good, bad and indif- ferent. Three bad ones were enacted into laws, namely, in Utah, West Vir- ginia and in the state of Washington. Three slates passed fair, workable laws. Rice's Mlchlffan Trial Farms. Next week, September 2-5, will be a busy one at the extensive Grass Lake, Mich., seed farms of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., where a large gathering of seedsmen will inspect the crops. This is the best time of the year for that purpose, and many are looking forward to the trip as a rare opportunity to ob- tain first hand information as to crop conditions and varieties. In addition to over 1200 acres in sead crops maturing on the fa.rms, there are now in the trial grounds 118 selections of cucumber, 190 tomato, 334 garden beans, 188 sweet corn, 114 muskmelon, 02 watermelon, 90 cabbage, 51 squash and pumpkin, 18 pepper, also a very complete radish and root crop trial, all of which will then be at their best. Dutch Bulb Import Case. A recent decision of the appellate di- vision of the supreme court teaches the lesson that great care should be taken in looking for obscure and technical clauses when placing orders with Hol- land bulb growers, and our experience may be of value to others in safeguard- ing their interests by vigilance as to terms in their contracts. In the case in question, we found an obscure refer- ence, in very small type, in our order, calling attention to a cata.logue, which contained a clause stating that, "the buyer assumed all risk on bulbs, f. o. b. Holland," but no catalogue was ever furnished, or knowledge of the clause known to us. The bulbs were shipped in unmarked cases, direct to the grow- ers' agents in New York, and to further complicate matters, there was a change of agents in the meantime, no advice being received showing when shipment was made, or for whom it was intended. Consequently, the bulbs lay on the docks at New York, no one knowing to whom they belonged. Insurance charged for in the invoice insured nothing. We had no knowledge of the shipment from be- ginning to end until it reached us too late to be of any value, after we had spent much time and money trying to Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. .. COLORADO. Contract growers of Cucamher, CantaloBpe, Watermelon, Stiua^^b and Pumpkin Seed; SuKar. Flint and Field S6ed Com. Mention the American Florist when writing GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limifed SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, are Exporters of Rhodes Grass, Paspalam Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch, Prairie urass, Red Top Grass. CorresponUence Invited. Western Seed&Irripti^nGo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES! Cucumber, Muskmelon, Watermelon; Pump- kin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Com. Write for Special Contract and Spot Prices. Mention the American Florist when writing . N. Pinion & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing I Mention the American Florist when writinfj 352 The American Florist. Aug. 30, Winter-Flowering Sweet Peas Pkt Asta Ohn, lavender $0.75 Columbia, pink and white. . 1.25 Christmas Pink 75 E. Burke, lavender, one of the best 1.00 E. Burke, greenhouse grown 2.00 Hercules, rose pink 50 Helen Lewis, salmon pink. . .75 Heatherbell, mauve lavender .65 Lavender Nora 50 Liberty, deep crimson 50 Melody, rose pink, white ground 75 Morning Star, deep orange scarlet 50 PRIMULA OBCONICA, r. Grandlflora Rosea, Apple Blossom, Vlolacea, Crispa, Coerulea, Gigantea Rosea, Plathli, Lilacina. Per trade pkt., 75c; 5 pkts., for $3.00. ENGLISH CYCLMEN SEED, ^^^p. Salmon King, $15.00 per 1,000 seeds. Princess May, $12.00 per 1,000 seeds. FALL BULB PRICE LIST NOW . Oz. % lb. L-b. $1.25 $3.50 $12.00 2.00 6.50 1.25 3.50 12.00 1.50 5.00 3.00 10.00 .... .75 2.50 8.00 1.25 3.50 12.00 1.25 3.50 .75 3.50 8.00 .75 2.50 8.00 1.25 3.50 12.00 .75 2.50 8.00 Pkt. Oz. % lb. Mrs. Chas. Zvolanek, clear lavender $0.75 $1.25 Mrs. Spanolin, pure white . . .50 .75 Mrs. Skaach, bright pink. . .50 .75 Pink and White Orcliid. .. . .50 .75 Rose Queen, beautiful pink . .75 1.25 Ro.se Queen, greenhouse grown 2.00 Selnia Swenson, soft pink . . .50 Snowflake, pure white, one of the best 75 1.25 Wedg-wood, clear blue .... 1.00 1.50 White Orchid 50 .75 Varrawa, rose pink 50 .75 3.00 .75 ■$3.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.50 10.00 2..50 3.50 5.00 2.50 2.50 PANSY SEED ^p Trade Pkt. Special Florist mixed $1.50 Golden Queen 50 Emperor William 50 Violet Blue 50 Giant Cassier 50 Giant Bugnot 50 READY. WRITE FOR COPY. Lb. $12.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 8.00 Oz. $7.00 2.50 2.00 2.00 2.50 2.50 A. HENDERSON & CO., 166 N. Wabash Ave, Chicago ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaUf. Sweet Pea and Nastuitium Specialists. Wholesale Growers of fall list of PLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia I S Wbolesaie Price List (or Floilstt I S *i>d Market Garaeoers g %iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiimii^ fiEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Eire I'lnnt. Tomato. Okra. ABDarmEni. Rhiiharb. Celerv. Splnai-b. Beet. Onion, beans. Cabbage, Caunilf^wcr, Sueet Corn and Vine Seetli. Correspondence Solicited, WHOLESALE SHED GROWERS Waldo Rohnert OII.ROT, CAIi. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER Specialties) Beet, Carrot, Knillve. Lettuce, Onion nnd KiidlMta. Correspondence Solicited. CO. — case. FREESIA PURITY, % in. and up. CALLA LILY BULBS. Prices on application. Grass Seed Time J.M.THORBURNSCO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY For SEEDS Flower, Vege'able ?nil Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Hig^h-Grade Seed. roMATO. Pepper. Etrffplniit. Snimt^li, Pnmpkln. Cucumber nnd Watermelnn Seed and neUI Corn on contract. correspondence: solicited GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Oarden Beanq. Onion Seta and Sweet rotatoes In variety. Also other Itetni of the short crop of this past seanun. aa well as a full line of Onnlen Seeds, will Iw Quoted you upon application to S. 0. WOODRUFF & SON!!, 8' Dey M.,NEW TOOK and OEANOE. CONN. 1919. The American Florist. 353 W*«*S«*S«*f : Chinese Narcissus NOW READY SELECT BULBS Per Mat, 120 Bulbs, - $ 8.40 8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 62.40 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS. Send us your orders for French Paper Whites and Lily Bulbs DLTCH BULBS Our orders have been accepted; prices are ready. It is safe to order early. Remember, late orders last year had to accept many substitutes. Our stocks of HYACINTHS, Fancy Forcing, Named Forcing; TULIPS, Keizerskroon, Murillo, Flamingo, Coronne d' Or, as well as all the best Darwins, is complete. PAEUNIES \m1I be higher. We have the best florists' sorts at right prices. Write for our "Fall Book For Florists." CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writina Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO. CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Wf speciH Z" In Beans, Carrots, lettuce, Onions, Parsnip. >- adisli. Salsify, Spinach. and ^aIned "hh Mixed ^as'U^lium9, unrt Grandifl'ira mi'i Si.encer aweei Peas. Write for Onr Growing Contract Price list. Mention the American Florist when wriliafi The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, I'eas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Hndisli, Deet, Carrot, Splnarll, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorodo, Milfnrri nnnn Montana, Idaho. Washington. miHU'll.uUwll JAMES VICK'S SONS Gronera of Flower and Vejs^etable Seeds Get the benefit of our CO yearn* experience. All Heanonable varletlea. Oar BtockB are very complete. ROCHESTEK, N. Y. The Flower City BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVBD FAhM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVFD FLOWER SEEDS Write for Onr SPECI A L PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. Dhslrattd Catalogw Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Afldrpss: 'KELWAY, I.ANGPORT." LANGPORT, Eng. Mention the American Florist when u-ritinp If you are Interested in POINSETTIAS and four and Ave inch BOSTON FERNS for July delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^•'p'^fi^ Sx.""' Mention the American Florist when ^rrltinfi ' Mention the American Florist when wriUnff Before Placing Orders for S\VEET PEAS, .Spencers, Grandi- floras, etc., ASTERS and FLOWEK SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, %n-ite JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIPORNLA 354 The American Florist. Aug. 30, Markf t (vardeners =^ ■ = ^, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Philiidelphia. Pa., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice President: S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., Secretarv, Eugene Davis, Grand Rapids, JMich-. Treasurer. Next annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich , Septem .er 9-12. 1919. Federal authoritie.s claim farmers are selling- potatoes at $1.50 while deal- ers get $4.50 per bushel. Cook County, Illinois, truckers have liad the worst season ever known with insect enemies and plant diseases. Prices of Iidoor Fruits and Vegetables. . Chicago, Augtist 27.— Cucumbers, Cli- jmax baskets, 15 to 25 cents; celerv, Michigan, crate, 75 to $1.00: leaf let- tuce, per tomato box, 15 cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $1.50; toma- toes, per box, 25 to 50 cents. New York, August 25.— Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 75 cents; cucumbers, 40 to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms, 50 cents to $2.00 per three-pound bas- Icet; tomatoes per pound, 5 to 12 cents: lettuce, per package, 50 cents to $1.25; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1..'50 to $2.50 Vegetable Markets. Reports received by the bureau of markets. United States department of agriculture for the period, August 19- 26, indicate trend of prices continuing- downward with movement increasing-. Potatoes were considerably lower with supplies increasing liberally. During the -week prices dropped 10 cents to $1 per 100 pounds and the whole market averaged about .35 cents lower New •ll^t^r.^^''^'^^ cobblers fell back to •V!-?.3.50, closing at $3.10 f. o. b. Jer- sey Giants, sacked, ranged $2.16-.$2.33 f. o b. Consuming markets quoted $2.-50- *3.75 per 100 pounds sacked in the east but some middlewestern markets ranged $3.50-$4. Minnesota Early Ohios declined about 25 cents, closing at $2 50 per 100 pounds f. o. b. Carlots in Chi- cago were $2.40-$2.55, other middle- western jobbing markets quoting sales at $3.25-$3.75, a decline of 75 cents. Onion markets showed declines of 25-.50 cents per 100 pounds. Connecticut Val- 'py packed yellow stock was quoted ■>3.25-$3.75 in eastern consuming mar- kets and New York round reds ranged •V.->.:..50 per 100 pounds. Green and Cover Crops. With the ever-increasing shortage of .stable manure, green crops and cover crops are rapidly gaining in impor- tance. We have been working along this Ime for some years and in locat- ing for this business, were very careful to select land that would grow well all the clovers and alfalfa. We have at this writing, almost half of onr acreage' in clover and alfalfa, the other half in vegetables. The green crops wo have preferred so far are alsike clover sweet clover and alfalfa. The prospects now are that alsike clover will eventually lead the list; it has made the quickp.s-t and best growth and is cheapest at present to seed down. We had hopes that alf.Tlfa would prove a leader, bi't it develops that grasshoppers breed so readily in an alfalfa field as to rendei- this crop entirely uusuited to market e-arden needs in our locality. So severe is the grasshopper invasion this year that to date we have been unable to start either spinach, turnips or lettuce, the pests devouring the young- seed- lings as fast as they appear. They also bite ripe tomatoes and melons, so as to unfit them for market. There is no question, whatever, but we must take active measures to control these grnsshoppers in the future. We pro- pose to discard alfalfa, and depend on clover only, and permit the clover but one year to grow, thus turning the land every year. There is no doubt that the grasshoppers get too much of a stait in the undisturbed alfalfa land. We shall also resort to the spray- pump and thoroughly poison the clover patches. This programme will avoid the production of hay as unsuited to our conditions. The damage from grass- hoppers in this district this season will be enormous. This proves that with any change, new problems arise and have to be met. MARKErM,\N. Rhubarb Crop In England. The West Riding of Yorkshire, in the vicinity of Leeds, is the center of the English forced rhubarb trade and ordi- narily produces about 70 per cent of Great Britain's total production, accord- ing to Commerce Reports. In 1918, a record year, the total output of green and forced rhubarb from this district was alKJut IG.OCK) tons, or practically 90 per cent of the English supply. The acreage under rhubarb was reduced from 2,573 in 1917 to 2,272 in 1918, a further diminution of 301 acres in par- tial compliance with the appeal in ^1914 to rhubarb growers by the "West Riding War Agricultural Committee to reduce their acreage of rhubarb one-third, in order to grow more potatoes and es- sential foodstuffs. Previous to 1914 the area in this district devoted to rhu- l>arb -was 4,000 acres. Owing largely to the failure of the fruit crops in England and to the total lack of imports of fruit about 8,000 to 10,000 tons of green rhu- barb were pulled to make jam. Average prices in 1918 were relatively higher than in 1017; they were then about $20 a ton for outdoor-grown rhubarb, and $80 a ton for forced, both prices f. o. b. railroad. Vegetable Judsflng- Standards. The Ontario department of agricul- ture, Toronto, in Bulletin 270. entitled "Judging Vegetables," calls attention to the fact that for some time it has been felt that a more definite idea of the type of each vegetable should be pub- lished, in order that judges may be en- abled to more easily arrive at their de- cisions. Uniformity of exhibit is al- ways necessary. Each specimen shown should be similar in shape and size, and smooth. Too many exhibitors fail, owing to lack of uniformity in their en- tries. The size certain vegetables sliould be, to obtain first place, has been a much debated ijoint, many individuals, ac- cording to the Bulletin, giving prefer- ence to size rather than quality. As the latter term is rather difEcult to ex- plain, it may be designated as what a good cook selects in the way of vege- tables for table use. Medium size in most cases indicates this. Each specimen should be fre.?h, firm, free from blemish ai-id correctly named; nothing soft, short or spongy should be considered for a prize. Weight must be considered in judging cabbage, mel- ons, squash, pumpkins, onions, egg- plant and citrons. While coarseness is always to be avoided, the heavier specimens should be awarded the prize. The bulletin contains more than 2t> pages of illustrations, a list of 30 vege- tables, with qualification.s on which awards should be based, and the num- ber or quantity of each in an exhibit. Crop Summa ry and Country Prices July. Reports received by the department of agriculture are the basis for the fol- lowing crop summary for Julj' t, pub- lished In the Monthly Crop Reporter : Corn production on that date is indi- cated as 2,815,4.30,000 bushels as against the December, 1918, estimate of 2,582,- 814,000 and the five-year average of 2,749.;M9,000, the price being $1,785 as against $1,537 in 1918. This year's acreage is estimated at 102,977,000, or 95.8 of the previous year. Potato production is estimated at 390,748.000 bushels, compared with 400,106,000 in December and the five- year average of 3i)6,046,000. The pres- ent price is $1,284 as against $0,949 on •Tuly 1, 1918, and $1,067 as a five-year average. The acreage is 4,003,000 or 95.1 per cent of last season. Sweet potato production is placed at 101,942,000 bushels, an increase from 86,325,000 in December and 69,209,000 in five years. Prices show an advance from $1,343 to $1,598 with a five-year average of .?S0,963. The 1919 acreage is computed at 1,023.000, HI per cent as compjired with 1918. Apple production is placed at 155,- 60S.0EE ETergieea SpemGsls Box 404. Dl DEE, ILL. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By M. 6. Kalns. 3-42 pajes. Illustrated. Price Sl.TB. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO IBOLIUM S'yVrM HARDY PRIVET, (l. ibota x ovaiifoiium) To be sent out in the Fall of 1919. THE ELM CITY NUR'iERY CO., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., See other advertisements soon to appear. Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY MEW HAVENi CONN 1919. The American Florist. 357 PEONIES-CUT FLOWER VARIETIES Prices Are for Divided Roots with from Two to Five Eyes WHITE PINK RED DUCHKSS HENFMOURS cCalot) Sal|ihiir white wilh tireeu- Doz. 100 ish reflex, cup shape $3.00 $20.00 FESnVA MAXIMA Flijwersof iraraensesize, 7 to 8 inches indiameter. snow- whi ewiifired blotches on edges or ceijter petals 3.60 22.50 M^D. DB VERNEVIUE Guard petals sulphur wh'te, ceater delicate rose white; 0U8 of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes 3.00 20.00 MAWIF. LEMO'NE Laree compa t, pure white, cream white center, car- mine tips. Fragrant 3.00 20.00 QUEEN VICTORIA White, center i etals tipped carmine la ge, full bl- om, one of the best cut flower sorts. Early 2.40 15.00 Doz. 100 .$1.00 $30.00 EUGEVE VERDUR Delio.ite flesh pink, very tall, free and beautiful. KOHmoOR Shell pinK, very free, splen- did cut flower sort. Mid- season 3.00 20.00 MARGUERITE GERARD Larse, compact, senii-rose. Pale hydrangea pink, cen- ter petals flecked crimson. 7.00 50.00 SODVFWIR nE G. CAtOT Bril iant rose ft 1th silvery refle.f ". 3.60 25.00 TRIOMPHE DE L'EXPOSITION DE IILLE Sort carnation pink with white reflex 3.60 25.00 tA GRANGE Very desirable on account Doz. 100 of its striking red color, heavy stem and large, double flowers.... -..-.;... $4,00 $30.00 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE Deep carmine rose, tipped silver with flery reflex. Semi-rose type. Fragrant. Late 3.80 25.00 PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT Fine full bloom, color very brilliant rose 3.60 25,00 OFFfCIVALIS RUBRA PL>WA This is the old fashioned red; the most br.Uiant of a" 3.60 25.00 PRICES F. 0. B. NURSTWIES. PACKING AT COST All the above will be ready SEPTEMBER 1st for shipment from our Own Nurseries, Western Springs, Illinois CHICAGO: 31-33 W.Randolph St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK: 41-43 Barclay Street ABUtANCE Of STO[K Per 100 Per 1000 2!i-inch Smilax plants ....% 2.75 $25.C0 2}4-inch Snapdragons, white, pink and ye no IV 5.00 48,00 4-inch Margnerites, white and yellow 15.00 25 ■ 00 Vlncas. Beld grown 8.00 75.00 10 000 Beuch Fems, f> varieties, $25.00 and $30.00 per 1' 0. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Extra Good, Well-Rooted Plants. From 2-in. pots, »2.00 per 100; S18.0U per 1000. Boston Yellow Daisies. A Bpeclaigood stralo; from 2-in.pots, $.3.50 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AirEL^k?.TY. BEGONIAS Mrs. M. A. Patten, dark pink sport of lieponia ChatelainUSCEI^IiA]VEOUS. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color and full length, 100 'assorted up to 40 inches in length, $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co.. 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle. 0. Hanging baskets, plain wire. 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros., Room 731. 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- cago. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co. , Lansing, Mich, Hill's Evergreens. Best for over Iialf a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Fertilizer. Pure unadulterated ground sheep manure. For full particulars and prices write Montana Fertilizer Co., Big Timber, Mont. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all desrlptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prlntery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Twemlow's old English glazing putty. The best article of its kind in the world. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Sliot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills. Boston. U. S. A. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Radlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000. 90rifitable crops of this outdoor garden. Success with all this class of flowers Is best secured by intensive culture, dis- budding, careful trimming out cf su- perfluous shoots, etc. Mulching with straw or salt hay at times, prevents heavy rains from soiling the flowers. There are many other good selling stocks that could be added to this list, such as snapdragons, salpiglossis, py- rethrums, etc., all of which would find a ready sale. It is especially necessary that the greatest care be exercised in the cut- ting, bunching and preparing the stock for market. There is as much skill in marketing flowers, as in growing them. Cut right, properly bunched, cured and placed on the market in time to meet the early morning demand, adds great- ly to their selling value. More growers fall down in this re.'^pect than in any other, as they do not seem to appre- ciate the value of neatness and finish In their bunches, which are jast as easy to put up, as when done careless- ly. The topped off straAvberry box looks inviting, and is quickly sold, while others of the same lot, just as good, are passed over. Half an acre to an acre, or two acres or more of garden planted with the varieties of stock above mentioned, will keep the mill going during the dull summer season when the revenue from the houses is at its lowest ebb. Why He Struck Out. In the good old days, months ago, a baseball player turned up at the game with a load on. When he went to bat, he said to the umpire with a silly smile : "I see three bats and three balls. What am I — hie — to do?" "llit the middle ball," said the um- pire. But the boozy batter struck out. "Hang it, Bill," said the captain, "why didn't you hit the middle ball, as the umpire told you?" "I did," replied Bill with an injured air, "only I hit it with the — hie — out- side bat."^ — Boston Transcript. American Ass'n of Park Superintendents. The opening session of the American Association of Park Superintendents' twentieth annual convention, as briefly outlined in last week's issue, page 356, was held at Hartford, Conn. After the preliminary business had been disposed of, George A. Parker, superintendent of the Hartford park system, made an extended address on the beginning of the parks in that city. He said that the site of Bushnell park, the first estab- lished, was bought with money raised by taxation. He mentioned Frederick Law Olmstead, former superintendent of Central park, New York, who was a member of a firm that laid out the Hart- ford parks. He also spoke highly of Theodore Wirth, former superintendent of Elizabeth park, and now head of the park system of Minneapolis, Minn. After the meeting, the delegates were taken in automobiles through Pope Baeaboo, Wis. — Timely discovery of a fire at the range of E. T. Ross, pre- vented serious damage, the result of spontaneous combustion in soft coal screenings. The loss amounted to about $1,000, confined principally to the office. BvANSTON, ILI,.- — The flower shop of John M. Weiland was entered recently by burglars who secured a small amount of cash. Croix de Guerre. Presented by Members of the Society of American Florists to Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D. C, at the Detroit Convention, Aug. 19-21. 1919. park, and then to Goodwin park, where they were served with a sheep bake. Further trips were taken to Colt and Keney parks. Of the latter alone, any city might well be proud. The wide extent, and its beautiful areas of forest and meadow, cannot fail to create admiration. After leaving Keney park, the party visited the gardens of the Goodwin estate, which are tinder the supervision of John F. Huss, Among the many good features of this estate, the finest, that is privately owned, in Hartford, is a rare collection of hardy ferns. Elizabeth park was next visited. The leading feature of this park is its rose garden, and though the rose sea- son is about ended, quite a number of the last roses of summer were found, not "blooming forlorn," but quite at- tractive. A bountiful supper was served in the pavilion, after which there were addresses by Acting Mayor Alton, Hon. Charles E. Gross and H. H. Goodwin. Mr. Gross gave an extended statement of the labors and difficulties encoun- tered in perfecting the park system. On the morning of the second day, an early start was made from Hartford for New Britain, where Walnut Hill park was visited, and later the state park on West Peak, where luncheon was serv- ed. Other parks and points of interest in Wallingford and North Haven were included in the itinerary, the party reaching the Hotel Garde, New Haven, in the evening. Here a business ses- sion was held after supper had been served and the following _ officers were elected : J. W. Thompson, Seattle, Wash., president; H. W. Busch, Detroit, Mich., vice-president; Emmett P. Grif- fin, East St. Louis, 111., secretary-treas- urer. Directors : George H. Hollister, Hartford, Conn.; L. P. Jensen, St. Louis. Mo.; George , W. Hess, Wy^hington, D. C; C. A. Bossen, Minneapolis, Minn.; Lionel Evans, Youngstown, O.; E. R. Mack, Wilmington, Del.; Louis- ville, Ky., was selected as the meeting place in 19-20. The affairs of the asso- ciation were shown to be in an encour- aging condition. Twenty new members were added to the roll at the conven- tion. A short session was held in the cham- ber of commerce, Ntw Haven, on the morning of the third day of the con- vention, George H. Hollister, of Hart- ford, again presiding. There were ad- dresses by A. D. Fitzgerald, mayor of New Haven, Theodore S. Woolsley, president of the park board, and Col- onel N. G. Osborne. There was also a discussion of Plant Quarantine No. 37. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell, Conn., spoke in favor of the embargo and for co-operation with the federal horttcaltural board. John W. Duncan, of Spokane, Wash., spoke in opposition to the mea.sure. There ^vas no test vote, l3ut it is believed that the majority of those present are not in favor of plant exclu,3ion. After the morning session, the visi- tors, as the guests of Park Superintend- ent Amrhyn and other business men of New Haven, took automobiles for a tour of the parks and other points of interest. An important work is being carried forward in the park system, by the construction of loclcs that will keep back the tide-water, and thus reclaim a large area of land that has been peri- odically flooded. This work was vis- ited. Then, by what to some of the old landscapers used to call a "serpen- tine" road, the party was taken to East Rock park, far above the city. Here there is an imposing monument, erected in honor of the soldiers that fell in the wars of 1812 and 1861-65. An ample luncheon was served in the pavilion. West Rock park was also visited, where there is a nattiral curi- osity in the shape of a great mass of rock, different from the surrounding strata, that must have been carried there by an iceberg, some time before Connecticut was discovered and set- tled. The famous "Yale Bowl" was vis- ited. To regular football fans, it is doubtless familiar, but to most of us, it was something new. An amphi- theater that can seat over 75,000 peo- ple is not an ordinary sight. CONVENTION NOTES. Lovers of rugged scenery visiting East Rock park and West Rock park. New Haven, might sing with Lord Byron : "Away, ye gay landscapes, ye gardens of roses: In you let the minions of luxury rove; Restore me the rocks where the snow- flake reposes. For still they are sacred to freedom and love." Among so many godd men, it was easy to find a good one for president, 1919. The American Florist. 369 MEMBERS OF AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS AT HARTFORD, CONN., AUGUST 26, 1919. and the convention made an exoUent choice, and a worthy one. A.s secre- tary-ti-e,asurer. President-elect Thomp- son has been a clever and efficient offi- cer, and his journey all the way from Seattle, shows his interest in the asso- ciation. One of th-; interesting delegates was John Henderson, superintendent of Mount Royal park, Montreal, Canada. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hender- son. They are in mourning for a son, killed in the late war. They state that there are but few families in Mon- treal that have not had similar afflic- tion. When Harry G. Evans, secretary to the board of park commissioners of Louisville, Kentucky, gets back home, the citizens should give him a banquet and a medal. "The next convention at Louisville" was his slogan, and he never wearied; so at Louisville it will be. New York was well represented by .T. V. Burgevin, E. A. Miller and Herman Merkel and others. E. A. Miller c£,n talk well, so can Hei'man Merkel, and in addition, it is said that he knows the languages of all the the animals in Bronx park. Wallace R. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., attended the session held at New Haven, August 28. Whether or not one agrees with him, it mii.st be acknowl- edged that he always has something interesting to say, and this occasion was no exception. Hartford and New Haven vied with each other, in a friendly way, in show- ing the visiting delegates a good time. Both cities were favored by excellent weather, and both made a great success of their entertainments. At Hartford, Superintendents Parker and Hollister were indefatigable enter- tainers and they ke.jt right on to New Haven. At New Haven, Superintend- ent Amrhyn and his staff were none ihe le.'.s active. A feature of Hartford, not previ- ously mentioned in these notes, is the beautiful state capitol, and surrounding lawn, trees and shrubbery. AH are ob- ject lessons for building and landscape architects. Alexander Gumming, formerly of Elizabeth park, Hartford, now with the Cromwell Gardens, attended both the Hartford and New Haven meetings. j. F. Foster, Chicago. Pres. American Ass'n of Park Superiutendeutf. Secretary-treasurer-elect Griffin has had experience as a director of the as- sociation, and will doubtless make sood, as he is quick and clever. We were glad to meet an old friend in the person of J. W. Duncan, for- merly of Boston, now superintendent of parks, Spokane, Wash. Many friends would have been glad to have seen the genial Theodore Wirth. but he was ably represented by his assistant, C. A. Bossen. Vice-president-elect Busch was liter- ally a noteworthy figure, for he is tall and well proportioned, has a fine face and a level head. If vou have never seen the famous "Yale Bowl" at New Haven, you have missed something worth seeing. It is a work of art. At the New Haven meeting. Quaran- tine No. ."i? came in for some hot shot; it also had some defenders. THE ATTENDANCE. The following were among those in attendance : E. Altlier. QuebGc Ont. Onatavp X. Ainrlivn. New Haven. Conn. Albert Bleschke. Noroton. Conn. r. A. Ro.^isen. Minneanolis. Minn. J. V. Burgevin. New York. H. W. Busch. Detroit. Mich. Henry Cllffe, BridKecort. Conn. "* L. D. Cox. Syracuse. N. Y. Alex. Cummins, Cromwell. Conn. S. W. Dixon. Hartford. Conn. W. G. Doolittle. Minot. N. D. J. H. Douglas, Lowell. Mass. i .John W. Duncan. Spokane. Wash. W. H. Dunn. Kansas City. Mo. Philip Edinboroufih. Lincoln. Neb. Harry G. Evans, Louisville. Ky. Lionel Evans, Youngstown. O. Henry Geiger. New York. Emmett P. Griffin. East St. Louia. 111. C. H. Hager, Toledo. O. Chas. Haible, Newburgh, N. Y. John Henderson, Montreal, Que. B. S. HerringtoD, Boston, Mass. George H. HolUster. Hartford, Conn. .1. P. Huss, Hartford. Conn. E. C. Jewell, Elmira. N. Y. John W. Kernan, Lowell, Mass. C. P. Keyser, Portland, Ore. E. L. Kingsley. Minneapolis. Minn. J. C. Knowlton. New liaven. Conn. S. R. Lambourne. Salt Lake City. Utah. Raymond W. Lawson. Attleboro, Conn. J. J. Levison. Sea Cliff. N. Y. J. H. Lowry. Indianapolis. Ind. E. R. Mack, Wilmington. Del. G. B. McKinley. Flint. Mich. H. W. Merkle, New York. Edward A. Miller. New York. H. J. Neale, New Orleans, La. J. F. Neil. Chicago. A. V, Parker. Hartford. Conn. George A. Parker, Hartford. Conn. R. li. Parker, Hartford. Conn. J. L. Phillips, Chisholm. Minn. A. N. Robinson. Bronxville. N. Y. .\. N. Robson, Crestwood, N. J. D. F. Roy. Marion, Mass. R. A. Shaner, New York. J. A. Spurrier, Eveleth. Minn. .\Iex. Stuart. Ottawa. Ont. D. J. Sweeney, Schenectady. N. Y, J. W. Thompson. Spokane. Wash. A. M. Turner, Nortbfleld. Conn. J. F. Walsh, New York. R. B. Wainwrlght. New Britain. Conn. Antoine Wir.tzcr. West Grove, Pa. Walter Wright. Chicago. JI. T. Zartman. New York. The Ladies, Mrs. Gustave X. Amrhyn, New Haven, Conn. Miss Althen Busch, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. H. W. Bnsch, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. W. H. Dunn. Kansas City, Mo. Miss Margaret J. Evans, Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. Lionel Evans. Youngstown, Ohio. Miss Sarah Evans. Y'oungstown, Ohio. Mrs. S. W. Govier. Chicago. Mrs. C. H. Hager. Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Geo. H. Hallister. Hartford, Conn. Mrs. John Henderson. Montreal, Canada. Mrs. Geo. H. Hollister. Hartford, Conn. Miss Una B. Keith, Bridgeport. Conn. Mrs. C. P. Keyser. Portland, Ore. Miss S. R. Lambourne. Salt Lake City. Utah. Miss Margaret J. Lewis. Youngstown, Ohio. Mrs. J. F. Nell. Chicago. Mrs. R. L. Parker. Hartford, Conn. Mrs. A. V. Parker. Hartford. Conn. Miss Dorothy Parker. Hartford, Conn. Mrs. D. F. Roy. Marion. Mass. A. P. F. 370 The American Florist. Sept. 6, National Association of Gardeners. As announced in our issue of last week, page 325, the National Associa- tion of Gardeners met in annual con- vention in the HoUenden hotel, Cleve- land, O., the opening session as previ- ously reported being called to order at 2 p. m., August 26. In the evening J. Otto Thilow, Philadelphia, Pa., gave his beautiful and entertaining illustrat- ed lecture on the "Flora of Hawaii" in the large ball room of the hotel, which proved an interesting feature of the convention. At the morning session of the second (lay, the principal speaker was Sydney B .Wilson, vice-president of the Associ- ated Advertising Clubs of the World, and he ably presented an interesting and difficult topic, "How Can Garden- ers Best Advertise Their Profession." The practical suggestions offered will ho doubt be acted upon. Then followed the nominations for oificers for ensuing year as follows : President, L. P. Jen- sen, St. Louis, Mo.; vice-president, "Booster" Mcintosh, of Minnesota; P. W. Bopp, New York, and J. H. Francis, Ohio; treasurer, Thomas W. Head, Illi- nois; secretary, M. H. Ebel, New Jer- sey. Trustees : Peter Duff, W. H. Walte and Arthur Smith, New Jersey; Robert Weeks, Ohio; Wm. H. Griffiths, Michigan, and Ernedt Guter, Pennsyl- vania. The morning session closed with a general discussion on proposed co-operation between country estate owners and the association. This, how- ever was finally postponed to be taken up the following day. At 1 p. m. luncheon was tendered the delegates by the Cleveland committee and was served on the same floor as the ball room. The visiting ladies, some fifteen in number, were entertained at a theatre party at the Hippodrome, ■while the men were taken on a tour of the parks, stopping at the country es- tates of P. F. Prentiss, where R. P. Brydon is superintendent, and at S. L. Severance's. Arthur Brown Is In charge here and he was pleased with the many complimentary remarks made. There are 90 acres of lawn to be kept in condition, and it was in con- dition, too. There was a very large kitchen garden, a large and beautiful flower garden, terraces, sunken par- terre, Shakesperian garden and six greenhouses in excellent order. H. V. Horwath, landscape architect, was on hand to receive the guests, and the rare trees and shrubs elicited very favor- able remarks by the experts pre.'-ent. Mr. Prentiss's estate came in for its share of favorable comment, also. The banquet was held at the HoUen- den at 8 p. m. About 150 were at the tables. Philip Foley, of Chicago, acted as toastmaster and failed not with his usual assortment of bon mots. Con- gressman M. L. Davey gave a lengthy talk on the beauty of flowers, and especially on the patriotic duty that today faces the gardeners of America. A musical program of popular airs, jass music, and old time songs was ren- dered while the banquet was in prog- ress. The principal feature of the session Thursday morning, was in the election of officers, which restilted as follows : T-i. P. Jensen, St. LiOuis, Mo., president; M. Mcintosh, Minnesota, vice-presi- dent; Thomas W. Head. Lake Forest, 111., treasurer; M. C. Ebel. Madison, N. J., secretary. Trustees : Peter Duff, Wm. H. Walte, Arthur Smith, Robert Weeks, and Wm. H. 'Griffiths. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson then offered the association a slogan which she sup- ported with a short talk. Her idea was that "Make America Beautiful" said for the gardeners what the florists' slo- gan, "Say it with Flowers," represented to the latter. The whole essence of the life work of the National Association of Gardeners is to "beautify America," so make it assertive. Make it emphatic. "Make America Beutiful." Use it as a trade mark. Use it in all correspon- dence. She hoped it would prove as great a boon to the .gardeners as "Say It With Flowers" has been to the flo- rists. After a discussion of Quarantine No. 37, the association adopted the same recommendations as the Society of American Florists did last week in De- troit. It was referred to the service bureau for action. Mr. Preston of the federal board for the vocational training of disabled sol- diers spoke at the session. He made a plea for the gardeners to use as many of these boys as they could, stating that the government would stand the ex- pense of training and eciulping them to enable them to do the work. M. C. Ebel, P. W. Popp, and W. J. Sealey were appointed a committee to work in conjunction with the government in carrying out this matter as far as prac- tical. A general discussion took place about financing of the prelect. It was sug- the proposed service bureau, and the gested that employers be asked to take out sustaining memberships as they could easily secure gardeners by be- longing to the association. M. C. Ebel urged co-operation between landscape architects and gardeners, and said it would work for the betterment of both. The convention then adjourned and luncheon was served in the Lounge. Congressman M. L. Davey here gave his address on "The Future of Horti- culture." Among other things, Mr. Davey spoke on Quarantine 37. After giving .a clear insight into the work- ings of a congressman's heart, he said that the thing to do to get impartial and just action on Quarantine 37 was for each man to write to his congress- man, asking for a hearing before the agricultural committee before congress. The bowling contest took place at the Calumet alleys and resulted in the Lake Forest team coming in first, New York second and Cleveland third. The local committees in charge of fi rrangements were : R. P. Brydon, general chairman; J. H. Francis, secretary. Entertainment — W, E. Cock, T. M. Rowe, H. P. Ripley, R. Poole. Finance — J. Fisher, L. Webb, T. M. Rowe. Hotel Reservation and Registration — J. Fisher, P. Longland, H. Rapley. Banquet— W E. Cook, J. Hamilton, A. Brown. CONVENTION NOTES. Carl Hagenburger, Mentor, O.. dec- orated the stage with palms, ferns and cherries. He also had a fino display of the Cleveland cherry and Oregon Queen. A beautiful specimen of Rhap- sis flabelliformis, which was 11 to 12 feet high and in a 24-inch tub, was placed in the center of the lobby of the hotel .njid was greatly admired for its perfection. This was also exhibited by Carl Hagenburger. The only woman delegate present — in fact, the only woman 'member of the association — was Mrs. J. MacMahan of Tuxedo Park, N. Y. She is the only superintendent of an estate, and has charge of the Geo. F. Baker property, containing some 40 acres, and man- ages not only the kitchen garden, but some 7,000 feet of glass. When her husband died, she took his place and has conducted it to the satisfaction of Mr. Baker ever since. She has two daughters, one a high school teacher and the other still in school. Mrs. MacMahan specializes in orchid gi-ow- ing. An interesting display was the I. J. Grullemans Co., exhibit of Gladiolus •primulinus. The exhibit contained pure yellow as well as pure white, and a large collection of other shades. They have some 40 acres devoted to gladioli and expect some good results from hybridizing that is now going forward on the farm. Their nurseries are lo- cated at Avon-on-the-Lake, O. The exhibit of John Davey, the tree doctor, of bugs and insects, both live and dead, proved to be of great inter- est to all the gardeners and elicited much comment. Cross sections and pieces of bark showed the deadly result of insect work. Professor Sharer and Mr. Hollister were in charge of the exhibit. E. G. W. Dahlia Show at San Francisco. The chief attraction in floral circles in San Pi-ancisco, Calif., during the week of August 17 was the dahlia exhi- bition of the Park Presidio Dahlia So- ciety of that city, which attracted large numbers of dahlia enthusiasts. The show was officially endorsed by the Dahlia Society of California. P. C. Burns and A. Twitchett acted as judges and their decisions were received with general satisfaction. Golden Gate park staged a very creditable display of all the standard varieties. Many of the new sorts were also on exhibition. R. C. McWhirter, proprietor of the Star Dahlia Gardens, made a very large and varied showing. Probably the best in his exhibit was his new seedling. Prin- cess Pat. The flowers shown were of great size and substance. It looks like a good commercial variety. The Stein- way Terrace Dahlia Gardens, of Oak- land, staged another interesting group. Jean C. Hill, the owner, is deserving of much praise for the fine quality of the stock shown. The exhibit of the Sea Cliff Dahlia Gardens was very extensive and was staged in excellent shape. J. W. Davis also made a splendid showing, his flowers being unusually good. A. Twitchett staged some good stock not for competition. Mrs. Edna Spence, of Oakland, made an interesting display of rnany of her own varieties. A. Hodg- kins' exhibit was of the highest quality and tastily arranged. Much credit is due Philip Werner for his untiring ef- forts to make the show the great suc- cess it proved to be. Due to other busi- ness cares, his usual fine exhibit was rnissing this year, but he will double his efforts next season. The awards were as follows : Best collection — Alexander Simpson, first; H. T. Hennig, second. Best window display — A. McCormick. Best collection cactus varieties — H. T. Hennig, first; H. M. Smith, second. Best collection, decorative — H. T. Hennig, first; A. McCormick, second. 1919. The American Florist 371 Best collection, peony varieties — A. Simpson, first; H. T. Hennig-, second. Best collection pompon varieties — H. T. Hennig, first. Best collection collarette varieties — H. M. Smith, first; A. Simpson, second. Best vase, singles — H. T. Hennig, first. Best three red — H. T. Hennig, first; H. M. Smith, second. Best three yellow — H. T. Hennig, first; H. M. Smith, second. Best three pink — H. T. Hennig, first. Best three cactus — Ernest Wester- lins, first; H. T. Hennig, second; A. Simpson, third. Best collection originated in Cali- fornia — A. Simpson, first; H. T. Hennig, second. Most artistic basket of dahlias — Ernest Westerlins, first; H. M. Smith, second. Included In the prizes were a number of handsome silver cups, among the donors being C. C. Morse & Co., the Hallowell Seed Co., the Dahlia Society of California, Frank D. I'elicano and Cypress Lawn cemetery. After inspecting all of the new varie- ties, it was the opinion of the most crit- ical enthusiasts that Dr. Frank Tevis, Frank Pelicano's seedling, was by far the best dahlia shown in the exhibition. James T. LTJsrcii. National Publicity for Flowers. With the enthusiasm expressed at the Detroit convention of the society over the very excellent results forthcoming from the publicity campaign, the pro- motion of the fund of $100,000 shonkl take on new life. Nobody now has any doubt as to the efficiency of the cam- paign, and the collection of the fund simmers down to the florist's own con- scientious thought as to how much he shall give. Our workers fully believe that every florist intends to pay his way into this marvelous project for the stimulation of his business, and if yo'i, Mr. Reader, have not already sub- scribed, rest assured that your subsciip- tion is expected. Tour secretary was delighted a day or two after his return to New York from the convention, to receive the fol- lowing letter from one of the "bright lights" in the trade : "Making good my promise of a year or so ago, of con- tributing to the publicity campaign, I am sending you a check for $500 for the publicity committee. You are turely doing good work, and I admire your zeal. Cordially yours, H. H. Battles, Philadelphia, Pa." The florist who is wondering what amount he should subscribe need not hesitate. If he thinks later that he has "under-subscribed," he can very easily make an additional subscription. Such additional aid is weekly to be noted in the list which our good friends, the trade papers, publish in practically every one of their issues. We have more than once called at- tention to the value of community ef- fort in raising subscriptions to the fund. It is only fitting that we should give an instance of what a little effort can pro- duce in this direction : J. W. .Grandy, the Norfolk. Va., retail florist, was a little piqued over the small shewing made in our published subscription list by the florists of his state, and made It his duty to stir things up a bit, with the result that he increased the four year subscriptions about one thousand dollars. There are many of us in other communities who could do the same. No longer need there be the feeling that our money is buying "a pig in a poke," for we are overwhelmed with assurances that the campaign benefits are directly felt. The publicity committees are now called upon to vote large appropriations for publicity which will be greatly needed in the coming season. It is to the best interests of the trade to see that the money for all this is forth- coming. Your promotion bureau would like to hesr from florists having sites where could be located big bill board signs carrying the slogan "Say it with Flow- ers." Many florists are located along railroads and much travelled highways where such signs could be advantage- Robert Weeks, Cleveland, O President National Association of Garden ously displayed.' Arrangements have been made whereby such a sign can be provided for about .?50, made of metal, in knock-down form, and as handsome as a skilled artist cr,n make it. It is IVz feet high by 20 feet in length, and decidedly ornamental. Your commit- tees will furnish one for the price named, but, of course, cannot father any other expense attaching to it. Quite a few have already made request for a sign, and our committees have felt warranted in entering into a con- tract which will allow of the supply of signs at the low price mentioned. The secretary will be pleased to fur- nish any further information on this sub.iect which may be desired. The following subscriptions have been received, and are in addition to those previously reported, annually for four years, unless otherwise stated : n. II. Battle'J. Phllailclnliin. Pa $500.<10 TrnpHfilT & Schenrk. New York lo'i.no Kroesoliell Urns Co.. Cliifneo mO.OO Ix>'d & Bmnliam Co.. Clilr-aeo lOl.OO Oallivan Urns., Holvoke. Mass, (add'l).. 10.00 IT. R. Knsel. .Tr,, Tnlerto. 5.00 T. J. Noll & Co.. Kansas City, Mo S.'i.Od F. O. Caiek. Lorain. 15.00 Tlip FrleiUev Co.. Cleveland. O. (adil'l).. l.i.flO Herliert Cassell. Petroit. Midi 10.00 ,T. M. Gnsser Co.. Clevelnid, O, (add'i).. lOO.l-O p. F Charieswnrth. Cleveland. 15.00 F. W. Zieehnmiin. Cleveland. 0. (1 year) 10.00 C. M. Sti-e.leek, Cleveland. 10.00 Steinhronner & Kinir. Cleveland. 10.00 Rehert O. Ilnelies. Cleveland. O lo.oo Alhert S. Debner. Cleveland. 10.00 Tliayei- & Morris, Midland. Micli 10.00 Clias. Ederer. Omaba. Neb 5.00 Jos. K. Goldman, Middletown, 25.00 Win. Nero & Sons. Cedarbnrfr. Wis 5.00 Albert S. Rchmitz. Pbll.ideiiibia. Pa 10.00 Ricbard Unifrid, Pbiladeliibla. Pa 10 00 Albert W. Klcder. Pblladelnlila. Pa 10.00 Wni. II. Westcott. Pbiladelidiia, Pa 10:00 Maeaw Pros.. Norwood, Pa 25.00 Paxton. V. J., Pbiladelpbia, Pa., (1 yr.) 5.00 Kimmerle. Miiider & Son. Newark. N. J.. 5.00 Pndolpb Snbeffler. Wheaton, III 25.00 Peter Tremuiis. Anrora, III 5.00 W. L. Miller Nanervlile. Ill 5.00 Jobn CoUan. Downers Grove. Ill „5xa RIverhank Greonbonses. Geneva. Ill 20.00 W. S. Gilbert. Wbeaton. 111., (add'i) 10 00 Otto P. Man. Wbeaton. Ill .^'^ .Tobn C, Paner. Nanervlile. Ill 50.00 Cbaa. F. Robr. Napervllle. Ill 5.00 IlMmmersrbmirtt &. Clark. Akron. 10 00 W. M. Ilntobin^s. Akron. O.. (add'i) 15.00 MeFavbind's-FIorists. Akron. 15.00 D. I.. Ilollinser. Akron. 10.00 H. n. Cliisweli. Pnrherton. O n? R M Cnrtiss. Pavenna. 5.00 A. II! Anstin Co.. Ravenna. 10.00 Walter E. Cook. Inc.. Cleveland. 10.00 R. W. Wnrcko. Ravenna. O .SSx Pvrnn Balle.v. Kent. 10-00 .Tnlhia Pesnyanskv, Akron, 5 00 A C. Fov. Cleveland. O '„-2il Fischer & McGrath, New Castle (add'l).. 20 00 .T .1. Polton. Beaver Fulls, Pa „;!11 IT 1/ Tbomnson. Rocbester. Pa., (add I) 10 00 Tbe Flower Slion, Beaver Falls. Pa 5,00 B, F. Encrie. Rocbester. Pa S'Xj, E, H. Carev, New Eriffbton. Pa &•«" MUes Cn.. Osbkosli. Wis ■■■■■■ 10 00 Stiles Floral Co,. Oklaboma C.tv. Okln.. 75.00 Evevolte R. Peacock Co.. Chlcaffo 15.00 A Reinba'dt, No. Milwankee. Wis 5.0" Sicbrecht & Son & Rosenfield. ......... ■• 5-0" Prow.i Paper Co , St. lonls. Mo.. (1 yr.) 2n.00 M. Kiirer. Marietta. O JO.OO .T. M. .Tobnson. McKeesport Pa. ...... .■■ ^J.«" American Gladiolns Society. Itbaca. N. T. 100.00 C Pistelratb. Petroit. Mich. S-OO T. B Blcssinl. .Tackson. Mif''- •.• • -i,-,- : ' l^Z Petroit Florists' Excbanire, Detroit. Mich 25,00 Pittsburgh Cnt Fl, Co,, Pittsbnrgb (add'l) 50,00 William Kirchoff. Jv„ Pembroke. N. Y.. B.OO William G.nham. Bradford. Pa 10.00 Clms. W Eon. No. Olmstead, 5-00 Ilnrrv Dow. CleveMnd. O 10.00 ,T„bn M\ircb'-e. Sbarnn Pa..; -^ "" Eniil. the Florist. Philadelnhin 10.00 Grin-on Bros,, Philndelnbia 10,00 W, B Koehler, Pbiladelpbia 1"."" ,T 11 Thompson. KennettSo J;.'"" .lolin Stephenson's Sons. Philadelphia.... 2n.OO .Toln .le'isen. Phiindclnhla "■<'" Nnnmann Co.. Clevelnml O.... ^■'"' W. n. Temblett. Cleveland. 25.00 .iobn M. Mitcbell. Pittshnvrt. 10.00 .inbn Kell Co. E. Liverpool. O.... 10,00 WMker Floral Co,. Yonnirstowii O...... 10,00 >rrs, ,Tnbn E. Colton, StenhenvUle. O.... 5,00 ni.ertv Flower Store. Stenhenv-Ue. O.... 10.00 Tlnsc-oft's Fl, Shon. StenhenvUle. O ... 25 00 Tmlwiff Fl, Co,. Pittshn.eb. (1 year)... 15.00 TTnrris Bros.. Pitt^hnrsrh. Pa IJ.OO Mt«s .Tnne McPowell. Ste-'ie-ivlIV. 0.... 20 00 Jobn E. Cotton. Newell. West Va 10.00 llnre Hill. PHthnrfb, Pn ■ " ''" Walter A, F.anlk. N, S,. Plttsbnrrt . . . . 10,00 n-nips Slot & Son. Grand Ranlds. (1 yr) 5.00 Thomas i«nv..hv. Painesviile. O.. (1 yr) . . S.OO Evpst Oe=chiln. Chicago. .... -5.00 ITcpnons Florists. New Castle. Pa-- ••-,;; 3""" E C Indwis Fl. Co.. Pittsburgh, (add'l) 10.00 A".e-t Rri"<-. Pittshnrgh 5.00 Tbe G. P- Weaklin Co . rlttsbnrgh (add 1) 5,00 w.„ J Newton, NorMk, Vn 50,00 Kldrldee Stores, Inc., Panvllle, Vn .... 2^> 00 Grand" the Flo.-lst, Norfolk, Vn-. (nrtrt'l) 40.00 Jobn Fallon. Staunton, Va.. (1 yr,).... 10.00 Misa jr^Gnrro-i. Lviicbbn'-ir. Va VXnn H C Van Saut Newno-t News, Va. ... 10,00 W A. Lnnkfonl. ChnviottesviPe. Va lO.OO F'-nnk Mosmillev. KIr-hmond. Vn 15.00 The Ilnmninnd Co.. Rlcb'riond, Va 25.00 Mnnn & I'r"wn. RiMimond. Va 2n 00 .T-^bn T,. RatclilTe Richmond. Va 20 00 Tns P rin^nor Blchmnnd Va 10(10 Tiinvc'-Mo-i-'s. Midland Mich,. (1 yr) . . 10 00 W E Tricker. St. Paul. Minn 5.00 Aii't«i.„ll f^ n„pntln. St. .T<^<-eph Mo 5 00 T Walter Gray. Catonsviile, Md 5,00 D. W. Pnvls. Bewiok. Pa. 'add'l) 10 00 .Tnhn .(. O'B-len. "o^jton. (add'l) 15.00 n n. Wh'tn^ll. Milwaukee. Wis 5.00 Pre«t. .T. F Ammnnn, fee raid bv A. L. Pandnll Co.. donation of set of furnl- tu'-e nt conventl-^n and nrranffed to be turned into puhlic-itv fund 5.00 M.-«, s. n-'chman. Milfnrd. Mt"h 5 Ofl r-inude TSMcclev. IVfu'-nhvshnro. Til 5.00 W, G. Fioele. l^ntr- Brflnch. N. J 5 00 Noe & Kuzica. Madison. N. J 25,00 r-„, Ad-t-n Cincinnati, 25.00 F"od G, Wcher. St, TxmiIs. Uto .5''' 00 The TCnhcr Co.. Ln Porte Ind lO.OtI n T.- Nnhlp. Puducah. Kv lOOO Guardian Anirel G-eenb^u^e"., ChlcaEO lO.flO T.-jii— nc G"Peihou'?e'3. Nevada. Mo 5.00 R n. Comstock. Milford. Conn.. (1 yr.) 5.O0 Fmil Fienle Ttocheotpr. M'nn 15.00 Mrs. E. A. Moore, Harvard. Ill-, (add'l) B.OO $ ?70n,oo Previously reported 450Si1.00 Total S4.'!454.00 ■John Young, Sec'y- 372 The American Florist. Sept. 6, TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885. Subscription. United States and Mexico, Sl.BO & year; Canada Si.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $3.50. Wlien sending us cliange ot address always send tlie old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Plobist has jccepted only trade advenisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier II possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the tpinions ol our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Sufff^estions for plant growers 365 — ^Hydrangeas 365 -^Bouvardias 365 — Cleaning up after frost 365 — Anemone japonica 366 National botanical garden extension plan... 366 The retail trade (iUus.) 366 — Next week in the flower shop 366 — Outdoor cut flowers for summer 367 American Ass'n of Park Superintendents. .. .368 Croix de Guerre (ilhis.) 368 National Association of Gardeners 370 Dahlia show at San Francisco 370 National publicity for flowers 371 Personal 372 MeCallum exhibit at S. A. P. convention 372 Parcel post educational campaign 372 Irrigation land in Wyoming open 372 Fire destroys Westcott farm buildings 372 Trade exhibition report 372 Plant quarantine amendments 372 San Francisco 374 Kansas City .375 Chicago 376 Milwaukee 380 New Haven 380 Fort Wayne 3S1 Hartford 3»1 Rochester 382 Detroit 382 Cleveland 382 Ijouisville 382 Philadelphia 384 New York 38g Wichita 386 Baltimore 388 Hort. Society of New York 388 The seed trade 394 — Roman hyacinth bulb embargo 394 — Dutch and Fi-ench bulbs in England 394 — Bean standardization 395 — ^Pea industry depends on seed buying 396 — Haven Seed Co 395 Market gardeners 398 — Pickle disease research fund 398 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables 398 — Vegetable storage space 398 — Market gardeners' trials in New Brunswick . 398 — Vegetable markets 398 — Exchanging seeds ] . .398 The nursery trade '..'.'.'. AdO — President J. Edward Moon .......AGO — Indigof era 4qq — Hydragea American Eyerblooming 400 Fort Wayne 3gi Florists in Germany are quite pros- perous according to soldiers recently re- turned. EXPRESS shipments, tliat formerly re- quired two days between New York and Chicago, now take five days. The Ladies Society of American Flo- rists scored four life members and 40 new annual members at the Detroit convention. Personal. The steam yacht, United States, of Col. H. R. Green, sort of the late Mrs. Hetty Green, has been sunk off New Bedford, Mass. The ship cost from $1,000,000 to ?2,000,000 and will be floated. C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee, Wis., is . on an inspection tour of bathing beaches at Chicago and Detroit in the interest of his home city. E. P. Neiman, of the Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo., is making a trip to liis old .home at Pottstow;n, Pa. McCallum Exhibit at S. A. F. Convention. Through oversight, the excellent ex- hibit of the McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., in the trade section at the recent Detroit convention, was omitted from the list of exhibitors appearing in our issue of August 23, pag-e 264. This at- tractively arranged display contained a most complete showing of holiday nov- elties in great variety, ribbons, chiffons, baskets, artificial flowers, evergreens and florists' supplies in general, with George McCallum, E. J. McCallum, H. L. Blend. Ross E. Adgate, Ralph E. Gay and Earl C. Tipton on hand to greet old friends and welcome new ones. Parcel Post Educational Campaig:n. Postmaster "William B. Carlile at Chicago, has announced that a cam- paign lias been started to interest the "occasional mailer" in the proper prepa- ration and addressing of parcels, and to this end a pamphlet has been issued, entitled, "Thrift in Mailing," containing many practical hints, the observ.mce of which will reduce the number of badly packed and addressed parcels and aid in greater efficiency in the handling of more than a million packages a day by the Chicago postal authorities. Atten- tion is directed to proper methods of packing, wrapping and tying, the neces- sity of a full and legible address, what articles are liable to be crushed or broken, containers for liquids or ship- ments that will rot. and the domestic parcel post rates for postage and in- .'iu ranee. Irrigation Land in Wyoming Open. The Secretary of the Interior will on October f>, open for entry a tract of land containing 79 farm units at Pow- ell, Wyo., in the Shoshone irrigation pro.lect. The irrigation system has been constructed and water will be available for nrenaring the land this fall. About 150,000 acres are embraced in the Shoshone pro.iect located in northwestern Wyoming. More than .S.^.OOO acres included in 024 farms are now in cultivation and in 101.S pro- duced crops valued at .$] ..S70.000. Nu- merous transfers of imjiroved ranches have been made at prices rangin.g from $200 to .$.800 per acre. In order to file on one of these farms, it is necessary to execute a water right application upon a form provided for that purpose, and to deposit therewith five per cent of the construction charge, which has been fixed at $00 per irriga- ble acre. Applications m.ay be filed with the pro.iect manager of the United States reclamation .service in person, bv mail, or otherwise, within a, neriod of five days ending October 9, 1919. Fire Destroys Westcott Farm Buildinsrs. A bad fire occurred. August 23, at Commodore John Westcott's farm, Waretown. N. J., resulting in the loss of the cow and horse stables, the barn, the wagon sheds, and other outbuildings and their contents, including wagons, harness, farming implements, etc., .and 25 tons of newlv stored hay. The gTay mare, so familiar to Mr. 'Westcott's summer visitors, lost her life, but the bay horse was rescued. The other live stock fortimately happened to be out in the fields when the fire started. The loss on the buildings and contents is estimated at $r>,0O0. The place carried no insur.'ince. The sympathy of the trade is freely extended to Commodore Westcott in his misfortune. The dwell- ing house and its surroundings on the farm escaped injury as the wind was from the northwest. This was for- tunate as if it had been from from the southeast everything would have gone. Origin of the fire is unknown, but sup- posed to be from the accidental drop- ping of a match in the horse stable. Of course the bungalow also escaped, it being about a half mile nearer the shore. Trade Exhibition Report. The report of the judges of Sections C and D of the trade exhibition, boilers, heating apparatus and greenhouse structures, at the Detroit convention, August 19-21, which failed to reach us in time for publication in connection with other reports in our issue of Au- gust 30, page 316, is as follows : American Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Chicago. — McKee Boilers and im- provements on sectional boilers, honor- able mention; Agemco circulator, highly commended. Kroeschell Bros Co., Chicago. — New and improved water tube and steam boiler, certificate of merit; refrigerating system, highly commended. Jacob K. Nielsen, Elyria, O. — File bench for greenhouses, honorable men- tion. Spokane Concrete Flower Pot Ma- chine Co., Spokane, Wash — Cement pot manufacturing machine, certificate of merit. Fred L. Gunton, Elyria, O. — New pat- ent ventilator arm, honorable mention. Earl L. Hempstead, Bloomington, 111. — Insectonos, honorable mention. Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago. — Im- provements on sectional boiler and smoke pipe, highly commended. E. Allan Peirce, F. H. traendlt, F. R. Pie:rson. Plant Quarantine Amendments. Attention is called by C. L. Marlatt, chairman of the federal horticultural board, to amendments of the regula- tions supplemental to Plant Quaran- tine No. 37: Amendment No. 1 applies to regula- tion No. 3, and provides that the re- quirement as to freedom from sand, soil, or earth shall not apply to sand, soil, or earth used for packing (he ar- ticles enumerated in item No. 1 of this regulation when such sand, soil or earth has been previously sterilized in accordance with methods prescribed by the federal horticultural board under the supervision of a duly authorized in- spector of the country of origin. Such sterilization shall be certified to by the duly authorized inspetjtor of the coun- try of origin. Amendment No. 2 applies to regula- tion No. 14, and provides for special permits for the importation, in limited quantities, of prohibited stock, under safeguards to be prescribed in such permits, of nursery stock and other plants and seeds not covered by the preceding regulations, for the purpose of keeping the country supplied with new varieties and necessary propagat- ing stock; provided that this shall not apply to nursery stock and other plants and seeds covered by special quaran- tines and other restrictive orders now in force, nor to such as may hereafter be made the subject of special quaran- tines. 1919. The American Florist. 373 Wants, For Salc,Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers are to be mailed /rora this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVanted — By experienced grrower of roses, chrysanthemums and pot plants. Single. Address Key 417, care American Florist Help AVanted — An experienced store clerk and designer. Address CARL C. RECK, Care John Reck & Son, Bridgeport. Conn. For Sale — 50 boxes greenhouse glass, 18 inches wide. A. double strength, $4.50. Address. Key 4ia, care American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of S.OOO feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residencp. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring. Wm. Kage, Petoskey, Mich. HELP WANTED A qualified florist, experienced in landscaping, pot plants, ferns, roses chrysanthemums, etc. ■Good salary. Permanent position. Roard and lodglni; il single, cottage if married, 'n own hani,give education and experiences. Furnish recently written letters of r-'f^rence, character, habits and ability in above lines. X/VST LOUISIANA HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE Jackson, Louisiana Help Wanted Saleslady with exp'^rience in retail flower store, four lo five years experience. State full par'i- culars. Good position for right party. Must understand designing. A. SCHUTZ 188 State Street. HAMMOND. IND. HELP WANTED Two youns raen who have had two or three years ♦■xperience in designing and selling in some flrst-class retail store in thp west, middle west, or Pacific Coast cities. Should be of eood appear- ance, cheerful disuositiou and speak good Eng- lish Waffes $35 and $10 a week and good oppor- tunity for promotion nnd advancement in wuges. MILLER FLORAL COMPANY 10 East Broadway. Salt take City, Utah Foreman Wanted Workins foreman. Must be flrst-class rose grower. Also capable of growing carnations, chrysanthemums and general stock. Steady position and irooi salary to the right man who oan furnsh the proper references. Address Key 391, care American Florist. ^■iiHiriiutiiiuiitiiiiiiiMtiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiii iiiitiiiiiiir 1 FOR SALE I I Bargain, grpenhouses for sale at Summit, = = N. J., 45 minutes by rail from New York e i City; dwelling house, barn and large potting = = sheds: i 1 1 house, 26 x 200 ft. i = 1 house. 20 X i^iOO ft. = 1 3 houses. 18j^ x 125 ft. = i 2 hou.se3, 20 x 150 ft. = I 2 houses, 20 x 125 ft. | = hot water heat; 8 acres of land around the = = place; selling price, $16,000: J6,U00 cash, | I balance on easy terms. Apply to | I CHARLES H. KIGERT, Dingman's Ferty, Pa. | i or E. L. McKIRGAN, Attorney. I I Litlell Building, Summit, N. J. 1 ^nMiiiiiiiiitrtiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiMiKiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.^ Situation Wanted \'>y pood all-round grower; sinj]:le, have 24 years experience. Address Key 415, care American Florist. BOILERS=BUlLtRS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, an sizes, for greenhouse pipiiiij and Retubing Boilers. Thoroujihly cleaned like New and irimiued. (Jomplete stock oi New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. P11L.UH Uoulevard 93,'>4.- FOR SALE Three ranges of grlass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range is separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not $50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. FOR SALE Two Greenhouses, Seven-room Cottage, Five Acres of Land. No competition. Reason for selling, fleath of owner. Will sell for pait cash, balance in easy payments. Everylhinj:; in tip top condition If interested, write soon to the Piemen Floral Company STAPLES, MINN. AT DETROIT CONVENTION Three ladies* diamond rings and one cameo tins in. the ladies' wash room, Arcadia Auditor- ium. Thursday afternoon, August 21. Any iniormation that will lead to their recovery will be gratefully received by Joseph Marks, care J. Henderson & Co, 166 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO iiMiiiiinMiiiiii^^ OFFICIAL S. A. F. I Shipping Labels m Actnal size of leaf 2^x5}< Inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two oolors^^ gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices ; Per 600, S3.35 ; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Elect"*ooi leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. I I I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO i Ivmrnmsimmwimmmmmmmmm^, ^vuvvvvvvv^A/v^JVVvv^^^Jvuvvv\J%^^lvvv^^^Avuvvvvvvvvvvu New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to \ LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special efPort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 374 The American Florist, Sept. 6, Send for It Today Our New Thirty-two Page Illustrated FALL AND XM AS CATALOGUE FEATURING Prepared Foliages Baskets and Flower Stands THE OVE QNATT CO., Inc. Quality Mercliandise. Prompt Service. No P. & D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA Ribbons and Chiffons Wreaths Novelties Artificial Flowers General Supplies SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. Ttie Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: Gtntlempn: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Name.. City State . San Francisco. BIG SUPPLY MEETS WITH SLOW DEMAND. This has been a rather dull week among all the stores, and as a conse- quence, there has been a great cong-es- lion of flowers in the wholesale market. Asters have probably suffered more than any otlier flower, great quantities of which have had a ride in the garbage wagon. It is only the very finest stock that receives any consideration by the buyer at all. Any price offered is eagerly accepted. Some of the early chrysanthemums, such as Golden Glow and Monrovia, have also had a hard time of it. The supply was so heavy that it was impos.sible to dispose of all ■ arrivals. The above named varieties are now about over for the season, and we have instead Chrysolora, Unaka and and fine incurved bronze. All these va- rieties are of the largest size and com- . mand good prizes. These are all good shipping sorts and large quantities are moved nut of the city every day. Very few white chrysanthemums are to be . had as yet, but they are not missed, owing to the large supply of other •. stock. Roses are very plentiful, every variety being represented with large ar- rivals. Russell is rapidly improving in quality and is much sought for by the buying public. The supply of Hadle'y and Hoosier Beauty is quite heavy. Ophelia can be had in any quantity. Some extra good Erunners are also com- ing in. Irish Flegance is being largely used for basket work. Baby roses are about equal to the dem.and. Gladioli are holding up wonderfully well after a long season. The stock coming in is of the finest quality. Nearly every color is represented. Sweet peas are about over for the period, and v^ry few good ones are now being offered in any quantity. There is a large supply of dahlias, but this stock is not being handled in any quantity by the stores. Carnations are on the abort side, and probably will continue so imtil the new crop appears. Good prices are being received for first- class stock. Quite a few water lilies are noticed, and help greatly in window ar- rangements. Tritomas are being freely offered, and may be seen everywhere. Zinnias are not so much in evidence as in former years. The early chrysanthe- mums seem to have crowded them out of the market this season. Gardenias and orchids are completely out of the market. Some very good Pandanus pandurata have been coming in, and are quickly bought up. There are a few begonias and cyclamens. F^'ench hy- brid hydrangeas in pots arc much in favor. The supply of Bostons keeps up steadily. There is always a firm demand for this fern and its sports. The fern growers have plenty of stock, but the supply of asparagus is shorten- ing up considerably. NOTES. IMrs. E. W. Lymberry, of San Mateo, reports the Bessie Boston Dahlia Gar- dens are getting plenty of publicity through the country. The interview with her in the San Francisco News was syn- dicated and is appearing in over 100 newspapers scattered throughout the United States. Siie disclaims much of tlie interview, however.- The Prizma, a New York moving picture company, which has a new color process, has re- leased a film of the Bessie Boston Gar- d'^nsvhich w.ns taken two summers ago. The pictures are. on a whole, most beautiful They are being .shown at the present time at most of the large eastern cities. The first exhiliition in California was at Bnrlingame, and in the near future, will be shown at some of the Ini-gest theatres in this city. The annual picnic of the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society will be held at Madrome park in Alameda county, Sun- day, September 7. Many of the stores will close on' that day to give their em- ployes and their families an opportunity to attend the annual reunion. Fine mu- sic has been engaged, and an excellent prize list has been decided upon for the games. Boats will leave the foot of Market street every half hour, and Ibe committee in charge is doing evervthing in its power to make it a great success. With tile arrival of Chrysolora, chrys- anthemum shipping may be fairly said to be started for the season. This ster- ling variety has, since its introduction, been the leading shipping variety we have and its appearance Is .always hailed with delight by both wholesaler and retailer. There is no better keeper or shipper handled here. A large quan- tity will be available for shipping this season. The Oakland dahlia, show will be held in that city September 21-23. The com- mittee in charge is working diligently to malie it a. great success, and is hav- ing the assistance of all the leading dahlia specialists. Al! the leading grow- ers in this section have applied for space, and there is no question but that it will, be a wonderful show. Podesta & Baldocchi lost one of their automobile delivery wagons Inst Sun- day, when it was struck and practically demolished by a street car. Two fm- ployes, who were in the anto at the time of the collision were seriously iniured and are in local hospitals. Late reports have it that thev are out of danger and will soon be about again. The store of the Nelligan Sisters, on Sutter street, has been transformed by the decorators into ore of the very at- tractive ones in this city. These young ladies are making a wonderful success since acquiring the business of the Shib- ley Floral Co. and are sparing no ox- pense in fitting up the establishment. 1919 The American Florist. A DAILY Increasing: Supply Our supply of American Beauties, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier, Columbia, other Roses and Carnations is increasing daily. Our Carnations from young stock, especially the deep pink and white, received fresh twice each day from our greenhouses are of "Superior Quality." Use "Flowers of Superior Quality." Price List Sent on Request. Poehlmann Brothers Company 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Growers of Flowers in the World. Albert O. Stein has been showinpf a lot of finely berried Crataegus this weelc. The beautiful colored orange berries lib- erally cover the plant. They are im- mensely popular and are being gener- ously used in his decorative work. Some fine vases of tritomas are also being shown at this store. Chas. Staffenback, on Polk street, has added a handsome new closed car to his delivery service. This store is radiant with chrysanthemums. He says he ex- pects a record breaking demand this fall and is preparing to handle the busi- ness in the most up to date manner. Edgar McLellan, son of E. W. McLel- lan, of Burlingame, had the misfortune to strike a bicyclist, while driving his father's automobile, and fatally injurs him. The accident was unavoidable and much sympathy is being extended to the young man over the affair. The Art Floral Company has a large number of painters and decorators at work on the interior of their store. All the painting is being done in white and gold. This firm reports a steady trade right along, particularly In funeral work. Joseph Scatena, of the Art Floral Co., brought down a fine buck during a hunt in the Morin county hills iast Sunday. Joe is an enthusiastic liunter, and will try his luck in the mountains of San Mateo county next Sunday. On September 9, the city of Santa Rcsa win hold its annual dahlia show. The same people who have made the chrysanthemum shows so popul.nr here are planning this exhibition. The large entry list assures success. James T. Lynch. WnxMAn, Mtnn. — H. R. Croak. pro- prietor of the Willmar Greenhouses, has sold the p=>^^^^, TslOT IlsiC _>-. ^^a^<^== PHONES: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago ! ( ( ' I (2 Roses-Asters-Oladioli IN QUANTITY Complete Line of Other Seasonable Stock Get the best. Place your order with us. Great care is taken in the execution of every order, so that all stock will reach you in the best possible salable condition. We also have a Complete Line of Greens ESS 378 The American Florist. Sept. 6, You will find the choicest offerings in all seasonable cut flowers regu- larly at our establishment. The best is none too good for your trade. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Pbone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO NOTES. There are twenty-nine firms In the trade advertising in the latest classified telephone directory and only one, Jolin A. Michal, 7045 Stony Island avenue, is using tlie national slogan, "Say it with Flowers." The firms represented are large ones, most of whom have con- tributed to the national publicity fund but for some reason or other have over- looked tlie opportunity to link their names to the already famous slogan. It is rumored that one of the old es- tablished retail concerns In this city will change hands In the near future. Particulars later. There are several other changes pending, which will be ready for publication soon. Miss Zandra Anderson has returned from a visit In the east and is again attending to her duties at the John Kruchten Co.'s store. The Kruchten store looks quite classy in its new dress of paint. The Joseph Foerster Co.'s store is in the hands of the decorators this week. L. L. Loeser is back on the job at this establishment after enjoying a two weeks' vacaticn. John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amllng Co., and family are back from a .3.200 mile auto trip through the northwest which included a visit with relatives In North Dakofa. Morris Grossberg, of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnermann Co., returned last week from a trip through Wisconsin, and is now calling on the trade in Mis- souri. Andrew Chronis, of the Alpha Floral Co., is back from a pleasant vacation in Michiprnn which included a visit to the S. A. F. convention at Detroit. A. L. Vaughnn & Co. report a great improvement in trade the pa<5t week. Gladioli and asters are plentiful here, but clean up nicely each day. The J. A Rudlong Co.'s store presents a very inviting appearance with its new CUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas Mention the American Florist when writing coat of paint. This firm cut its first chrysanthemums last week. Thos. C. Rogers, with the Weiland- Risch Co., underwent an operation this week. His many friends in the trade hope for a speedy recovery. Vauglian's S°ed Store has been show- ing some fine spikes of the firm's strik- ingly nandsome new seedling gladioli at the retail store this weeK. George Blackman, wife and daughter, Grace, of Evansville, Ind., returned home this week after spending several BASKETS Write for Catalog Now. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing days visiting here. Percy Jones, Inc., is so well pleased with business that Manager Van Col- der is looking forward to an unusually busy fall season. Wietor Bi'os. report an exceptionally strong demand for field-grown carna- tion plants with an early clean-up in sight. Bassett & "Washburn kept their wholesale store closed Labor day so that the help could enjoy the holiday. W. W. Fuller, 4520 Ravenswood avenue, and family are back from a visit to New York. A. Henderson and H. N. Brnns, and (heir families, returned from Lakeside, Mich., this week. Fritz Bahr and family of Highland Park are back from a pleasant visit in California. Louis Visar has returned from a brief vacation at Duluth, Minn. 1919. The American Florist. 379 Chicago^s Leading Wholesale House OFFERS THE FINEST STOCK OBTAINABLE Roses -- Gladioli You cannot help but secure the best trade in your vicinity if you handle our supreme quality stock. PIT These Special Prices for One Week Only America, Halley, Chicago White $3.00[per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PENDLETON $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOCO. SCHWABEN $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. FRANCIS KING $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. ROSE PREMIER $6 00 to $20.00 per 100. RUSSELL $6.00 to $25.00 per 100. COLUMBIA $4.00 to $18 00 per 100. MILADY $4 00 to $15.00 per 100. OPHELIA $3.00 to $10.00 per 100. Extra Special KILLARNEY BRILLIANT $3 00 to $8.00 per 100. WHITE KILLARNEY • $4.00 to $10.00 per 100. MARYLAND $4.00 to $8.00 per 100. SU"^BURST $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. WARD $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. Roses billed accordingly. Andrew McAdams. whose death was announced in our obituary column last week, was laid to rest at Mount Green- wood oennetery, August 2!). Many old friends attended, includins? John Rear- don, of the horticultural department of the Iowa Agricultural College a-t Ames. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Allie Zech is back from his vacation, iind is again attending to his duties as manager at Zech & Mann's store. He spent a couple of days fishing with Jack Byers, D. E. Fi'eres and Otto Krei- ter at Twin Laiies, Wis., i-eturning Sep- tember 2. Mrs. A. Lange stopped over at Mt. Clemens, Mich., after the convention, and her son Home) joined her last week, making the trip by auto. A. L.ange is again at the new store and re- ports August business good. Misa Ruth Wattman, of the Bassett & Washburn office force, is again on duty after a three weeks' vacation .spent in Wisconsin and Michigan. Miss Harper is away on her vacation this week. Paul Klingsporn, of the Chicago Flower Growers' Association, made a business trip to St. Louis, Mo., this week. Mrs. C. E!. De Wever and family. Oli- vette, Mo., who have been visiting friends here, returned home, Septem- ber 3. James A. Biggan, of the Alpha Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo., is spending a part of his vacation in this city. W. N. Rudd and wife returned from Colorado, August 30^ and report a great time in the mountains. Visitors : E. P. Neiman, of the Park Floral Co.. Denver, Colo.; F. Hoekstra. REFRIGERATORS COMPIETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR 6l equipment CO, Estimates suljmittcd. 155 No. Clark St., CHICAGO of Freyling & Mendels. Grand Rapids, Mich.; C. Niednagel, Evansville, Ind.; A. Y. Ellison, with MuUanphy Florists. St. Louis, Mo.: Dale brothers, Hancock. Mich.; Frank Gorly, St. Louis. , Mo.; C. L. Courtney, and wife. Evansville. Ind.; W. J. Vesey, wife and daughter, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; A. McCarthy, v/ith M. I lice Co., Philadelphia. Pa.; J. A. Kai'ins, with Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia. Pa. 380 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. A WORD TO THE WISE— Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score. We Have as Fine a Lot of Summer Roses of Every Variety as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line Of Roses. We are exceptionally strong on Double White KU- larney, the only White Killarney that stays ' ' whi te' ' during the hot summer months Once used, you Will Want no other. ^l^fli^lS of Quality Stock, all colors, at reasonable prices. II f#^^^ Heavy supply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the r*3H3l S large, showy kind also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice Stock of Daisies. Calendulas. Candytuft. Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Gypsophiia and all other Seasonable Stock. HA.RRISII LILIES are scarce but we can supply RUBRUM and ALBUM. DON'T FORGET US ON GREENS, AS WE HAVE ASPARAGUS, SPREIMGERI, FERNS. ADIANTUIVI, GALAX. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co« Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wliolesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., '^IfL, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty Prices As Low As Others. i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION.-^i WE ARE CLOSED ALX. DAY SUWdXY. We are in daily toucb wltti market coDditloos, and when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent ns receiving fluch benefits. Mention the Avimican Florist when writing Milwaukee, Wis. OBNEEAI, DEMAND EXTREMELY QUIET. Market conditions the past -n-eek were at low ebb. The supply of roses, gladioli and asters were very hea.vy, and the demand in general quiet, this no doubt being- caused bj' so many taking advan- tage of the end of the months for vaca- tion, for with school time rapidly ap- proaching, most of the summer resort- ers will return, which means the open- ing of the season 1919-20 for the florists. We honestly believe what has been printed nnd said so often of l.nte; name- ly, that it will be good policy to produce aa much high grade stock, either in cut flowers or as pot plants, as possiljle, for prospects look good for the future. NOTES. The state fair will be held in this city, September 8-12. A bigger and better fair is promised than ever before. Art. Leidiger, of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., has again been named assistant super- intendent in the horticultural class, Avhile James Mathewson, Shelaoygan, Wis.; A. Martini, Lake Geneva, Wis.; Nic. Zweifel and James Livingstone, local, will officiate as judges. On Friday, September 12, the first annual meeting of tlie Wisconsin State Florists' Association will be held in this city. As it is state fair week, the at- tendance ought to include nearly every member, and applications for member- ship from as manj- more. A. Reinliardt, of North Milwaukee, is about the only carnation grower who has field grown plants to offer for sale in quantity, and it is needless to say that they have been booked up and over for some time past. A. F. Kellner, who reports having had a fine time at the Detroit conven- tion, is busy planning decorations for the coming fall openings at all the greater downtown department stores. Outdoor vegetation is again showing the effects of the long drought. While it has threatened rain often, we are shy the moisture. Louis Otto, of Oshkosh, Wis., has been in tov.n trying to pick up a quantity of field grown carnation plants. Visitors : Mrs. McGovern, Winnipeg. Canada; C. Loveridge, Peoria, 111.; M. Kettenbeil, of the Ingot Flower Shop, Calumet, Mich. E. O. New Haven, Conn. The event of the past week in horti- cultural circles, which broke the mo- notony of "summer dullness," was the visit, August 27-28, of the park super- intendents. One not a resident of New Haven, can hope that the visitors fa- vorably impressed the citizens; the citi- zens were most hospitable and pains- taking for the welfare of the visitors. NOTES. With attending to his store and range in this city, and his recently acquired range at Westerly, R. I., Charles Mun- ro is a busy man. The Westerly range, formerly conducted by S. J. Ren- ter & Son, contains over 200,000 square feet of glass. It is now conducted as Munro, Incorporated. A large stock of roses, carnations and chrysanthe- mums is being grown, and it is aimed to produce everytliing in cut flowers. The name of the New Haven business has not been changed, and will remain as heretofore, Charles Munro. At the Meyers Flower Shop, -s^e found activity and evidence of prosperity. Mr. Meyers is an optimist, and lias re- cently purchased a new automobile and is looking forward to good business for the coming season. Andrew McCrea, 221 Meadow street, is yet a comparatively young man, but he has been in business for quite a number of years, and has a good store. In addition to cut flowers, he keeps a stock of seeds. Henry Kelsey now conducts the Sher- man avenue range, formerly occupied by the Doolittle Floral Co. At the store of the S. H. Moore Co., fine stock was noticed and conditions spoke of prosperity. J. J. McOuiggan has an excellent lo- cation at 123 Church street, and seems prosperous. John N. Champion and wife are spending their vacation in Maine. A. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 381 ^QmiwimimniinunmniiiiriiiiMiitniiiiiiiiiiMiiMnMnmnitnMnMinMUiiiMiimiiMiiiiiimimimimniiHMiuiiiiMiiMiimiiMiiM I YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON >Tr fLM I I US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF JL ITI I I CUT FLOWERS E A I H N| 30 E. Randolph St. | CHICAGO I Remember when ordering that onr line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. 'iiiMlltiiiiitiiitiiiiiniiiiinnMitiiiiMiuiiiltliiiniiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiititiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniitiii:iiitiiiiiiiililiiniii'^ Fort Wayne, Ind. DEilAKD POOREST DURING SEA.SON. Market conditions showed an im- provement last week in regard to the supply, but the demand has never been poorer through the present season than it was during the last week of August. Counter trade was very slack, and there were onlj' a few weddings to break the monotony, while funeral work, the mainstay of the florist in the summer season, was not heavy enough to keep the stock on the move that arrived eacli day. There was a great improvement noted in the quality of the roses from the young stock last week, and there was also a very notice- able increase in the quantity of blooms arriving on the market. The quality and length of stem in the asters is su- perior to anything that had been offered on the market up to this time. There are a few carnations offered, but they are hardly to be reckoned with, as yet. There are some gladioli of excellent quality that command good prices, b>it they do not seem to be as popular a.'s asters. A large variety of outdoor flow- ers include principally larkspur, ver- benas, marigolds, zinnias, golden glow. and hydrangeas. A large number of weddings are booked for September, especially for the first part of the month, and a good business is expected by all the florists during the busy fall season. :^OTES. Miss Flick, of the Flick Floral Co., returned to her duties at the store Sep- tember 1, after a two months' vacation, which she spent in Toledo, O., and on a lake trip to the Thousand Islands. The Flick Floral Co. had a hea^T call for funeral work on Labor day and was also busy with weddings which kept the store force working on that holiday. The 'W. J. & M. S. Vesey greenhouses are cutting some fine cattleyas, onci- diums and vandas. This firm has sev- eral houses of the new rose. Premier, which is coming along in fine shape. H. K Hartford, Conn. One of the interesting florists of Hartford is Robert Marchant, born in England 85 years ago. and who has been a resident of Hartford for 70 years. He is yet active for a man of his age and has a fund of informa- tion concerning the early years of his residence here. One son, Robert W.. returned in May fi-om France, after a year's service in the American army. He was on the fighting front for 141 days and came out unhurt. Another son, George B., is now on vacation, vis- iting Chicago and other western points. Mr.s. Marchant, who is some years younger tlian her husband, is also tak- ing a vacation. David Spear, of Spear & McManus, is spending his vacation at Gloucester, Mass. In his absence, his partner Joseph McManus is busy with the regular busi- ness and at the same time keeping an eye on the painters and decorators that are making the interior of the store look as good as new. On Mr. Spear's return Mac will take his vacation. Calling on a number of commercial florists we found them prosperous. At both John Coombs' stores, business seemed active for the summer season. At the range, we found Mr. Coombs somewhat under the weather, so to speak, with rheumatism, but he keeps about. The retail business is ably man- aged by his son. In West Hartford, at the "WTiiting greenhouses, now conducted by Carl Peterson, •n-e found good stock. Mr. Peterson is cutting Columbia roses and is well pleased with tlie variety. The American Association of Park Superintendents, as elsewhere noted, opened their convention in this city and were given a cordial reception. Albert J. Brodrib has an attractive store at 639 Main street, and seems up to date. A. F. F. Pittsburgh. DULLEST MONTH OF SEASON ENDS. The week just ended has seen the close of the dullest month of the year. Several things having contributed to the same. The principal reason was the street car strike just ended when not a car moved for two weeks, paralyzing business in the downtown section. American Beauties are arriving in large quantity, and at times are hard to move. Frances Scott Key, Russell and Columbia proved the favorites, and are of mixed season quality. Ophelia, Sun- burst and Hilda remained a drug on the market. A few of the new crop of car- nations are beginning- to arrive and clean up daily. This market was flooded with asters the past week, good, bad and indifferent. • It was no trouble to dispose of the best of them, but it was impossible to move the shorts and crip- ples. Gladioli still remain strong, with a fairly good sale. Greens are arriving in better shape, with supply and de- mand about equal. NOTES. With prospects bright for clearing up of the labor situation in the railroad and steel industries, everything points to the most prosperous season in the history of the business in this district, .and all the trade, both wholesale and retail, are preparing to handle same. Randolph & McClements report hav- ing booked several large out-of-town weddings for the month of September and are predicting the largest season in their history. E. C. Ludwig is very chesty these days, as his gladioli exhibit took second prize at the Detroit exhibition. Mrs. A. Briggs, of the North Side, is spending her vacation getting close to nature down on the farm. J. W. Glenn of Kit tanning, Pa., opened his new store September 1. M. Long Distance (Central 3283 Phones I Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: | ROSES. I COLUMBIA f RUSSELL I White Killamey | Pink Killamey | Milady Sunburst | Killamey Brilliant | Ward Ophelia I MINIATURE ROSES j Cecile Brunner | CARNATIONS j MISCELLANEOUS | ASTERS I Valley Cattleyas | Calendulas | GLADIOLI I GREENS. I Plumosus Sprengeri | Galax, bronze. Galax, green | Ferns | Adiantum Smilax | Mexican Ivy | Boxwood Leucothoe i ^illlllllllllllllllllllinilllllllllllllllnilllllllllllllliliiiniiipiitiiiiiiiiiiiliiiilniniiiiiiiii.' 382 The American Florist. Sept. 6, PR N E & COMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E. r. Winterson Co. 166 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. phone central 6oo4. CHICAGO We offer the best Gladiolus on ttie Chicago market in quantitji; also Asters, Roses, Carnations, Adiantuin, Fancy Ferns and SmlUxbythe case. Our luppiy department is cumplete. Ribbons.Chiffons, Boxes and Wire Worlcare our main Items. Try us Rochester, N. Y. TliADE CONTINUES DULL. Business during- the past two weelcs has been very dull with little activity in funei-al work. Gladioli are plentiful, with Schwaben the prime favorite this summer due to fine quality and color. Roses are plentiful, but there is no over- supply. Reds are very scarce. Asters are being received in great numbers and are useful in clusters and de.s^i^n work. Few garden flowers are now available. NOTES. Charles Gow is spending a .short time with the Canadian troops at Niagara- on-the-Lake, the division being- the same with which he fought two years in France, participating- in several impor- tant battle.v. He will also visit To- ronto. George T. Boucher is back after at- tending the Detroit convention and a trip to Chicago. He has installed some new office fixtures at liis establisliment. Felix Alberts had an excellent dis- play of gladioli in long hanging con- tainers which attracted favorable com- ment. Horace J. Head, after attending trade conventions in Toronto, Ont., and De- troit, Mich., has returned to this city. The H. E. Wilson store force held a corn roast, August 26, and a most en- joyab'e time is reported. "Visitors: "Wallace R. Pierson; Crom- well, Conn.: R. G. Slicker. Chicago: A. Green, Lockport. N. Y.: M. Graham. Detroit, Mich. CU ESTKR. Detroit, Mich. FLOHI.STS' CLUB ELECTS OFFICEES. The Club meeting- at Hotel Statler. August 29, brought out a good attend- ance of tl)e members. The annual elec- tion of officers and the ad.iustment of illfairs in connection with the S. A. F. convention were the main features of the proceedings. The officers elected for the folloMdng year are: J. F. Sulli- van, president; M. Bloy, vice-president; Harry Taylor, secretary; J. K. Stock, treasurer. Many letters -were read from visitors who attended the convention, praising the hospitality and perfected local ar- rangements made by the Detroit florists for the multitude of visitors, nil of whom apnarentlv enjoyed their stay in our beautiful city and highly appre- ciated the value of what has been' gen- erally designated the most successful convention in the society's history. E A. Fetters. J. K. Stock. M. Bloy. and Robert Rahplev were appointed a com- mittee tn nndit and pay all bills in- curred by the club in the local man- agement of the convention. Resolutions were unanimously adopt- ed, conveying to the Hotel Statler the club's thanks and appreciation for the admirable way the hotel management cai'ed for the great throng of florists and their families who favored this pop- ular place with their patronage during convention week. Letters of acknowl- edgment were also ordered sent to many firms whose generosity helped to make the work of the local boys easier ol: accompli.shment. J. F. S. Cleveland. GLADIOLI AJSD ASTERS LEAD GOOD SUPPLY. The market is well supplied with a good assortment of stock, gladioli and asters holding- the lead in the outdoor varieties, other offerings including sweet peas, gypsophilas, phlox, hydi-an- geas, snapdragons, water lilies, z'nnias. coxcombs and spiraeas. Carnations are beginning to arrive, but are still short stemmed, although the flowers are ex- cellent. Roses have been plentiful the past week with demand good. Amer- ican Beauty in all grades are excel- lent. Lily of the valley is the scarce item, swainsona being used as a sub- stitute. NOTES. The funeral of Col. "Weybrecht, "food poison" victim of Alliance, O., a brother of L. L. Lamborn. of the Lamborn Floral Co., that city, was the occasion for an excellent call for American Beauty roses. T. B. Stroup, of New Philadelphia, O.. has been notified that his automobile, stolen some time ago, has been recov- ered at Detroit. Mich. Clarence McFarland, "OoD Lawrence ■xvenue. is to be married in the near fu- ture. The trade extends congratula- tions. Fred A. Zenke, of tli'e Excell Labora- tories. Cliicago. was a visitor this week, attending- the gardeners' convention. James McLaughlin and Edgar Brown, of the J. M. Gasser Co., are at present en,ioying vacations. C. F. B. Louisville, Ky. STliEET CAR S-TRIKE HURTS TliADE. The street car strike in this city is having- a serious effect on business. There is no settlement in sight after a tie-up of two weeks. Dahlins have made their appearance. The stems are rather short, but the flowers are good. There is a shortage of carnation plants, and many of the florists are buying- to supply their needs. . NOTES. E. G. Reimers & Son met with a se- rious loss recently when 1,500 feet of glass was broken by hail. The F. Walker Co. has finished plant- ing carnations in the benches. Anders Rasmussen is cutting excel- lent Premier and Columbia roses at his range in New Albany. H. G. "W. jniiittiiiiiiNMiiiiiiiininiuiniMiiiiiiiiiiiirniiiiiiittiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiuiliiiiHtiliiit^ I - THE — I jMeyer Florist Threadl = Comes put up Iti oz.of nctual lbre;id to the lb , = I 2 oz. to the spool. C(ni|!ire i ur thread | = with any othei" you nre usin and you z I will see a vast difference in the = = quality :is well as the price ami = = yardage of each spool. g = -■ Manufactured by the - — | I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST IHREAD WORKS I I 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. | rji;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii3iiii)iiiiiitiiimiiiiiiitiii»iiiiriiiiiiiir)n Mention the American Florist iche7i writinrj Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by 8how- iug your customera how easy It is to Krow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your planti watered Just Hebt. Whole- sale price, $20.00 per 100. If your supply honae does not carry them aend their name with your er. Sample by mail, 35q The Wonder Plant irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the Avierican Florist when writiuff Brooklyn, N. Y. — Thomas Reynolds, who, accompanied by Mrs. Reynolds, lias been spending a month w-ith J. C. Bills at Long Island, Me., has returned to this city and will re-open his florist establishment. 757 Manhattan avenue, which he closed during the vacation period. Crown Point. Ind. — Alois Frey and wife left for California .4.ugust 31. 1919. The American Florist. 383 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS li. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing h. AAAAAAJ ECAMLINGCO. The liargest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWER BOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CESNTRAL. 1977 and 1»78 W V V W«WU'U"WU''I''W1I'T1I'»I"I' WI"I'irii'W» Mention the American Florist when loritinff MILLER & NUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 Norih Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co.^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WciLllND-RlSCIflCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE trg UUfADACU AUC CHICAGO axnui-era 194 N.WAn/Otl AVE. Illinois Mention the American Florist when xoriting George Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, white Killamey and Klllar- ney Brilliant Roses. AH orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av., CHICAGO 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists Sent tree on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basliefs Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets lO-inch SI -76 H.ineh 12.inch 3.35 S3.00 ie-iDCh 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-266 Randolph St.. DETROIT, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing ¥lioMeno¥^MM"Ket>s Cbieasro. CDRRDNT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $ I.BOSIJ 5.00 100 Mrs. Cbas. RusseU ... 6.00(8 20.00 Columbia 5.000 15.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00®) 10.00 Killarney Brilliant 3.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.000 10.00 Wbite Killarney 3.000 lo.OO Richmond 3.000 10.00 Prince de BulRarie. .. 3.00O 10.00 " My Maryland 3.00O 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Sbawyer... 3.00O lO.oO Milady 3.00O 10.00 Sunburst 3.00O 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00O 10 00 Hadley 3.0oO lo.OO Ophelia 3.00O 10.00 Double W. Killarney.. 3 OuO 10.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. 3.00O 10.00 Champ Welland 3.00O 10.00 Stanley 3.00O 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00O 10.00 Bayard Tbayer 3.00O 10 00 Ceclle Brunner 3.00 George Elgar 8.00 Baby Doll 8.00 Nesblt 8.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00O 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz lO.oOO 12.00 Daisies I.fi0@ 2.00 Gladioli 4.00@ 8.00 Valley 12.000 15 00 Calendulas 2.00O 4.00 Callas 16.00 New Ferns per l.oOO 3.00O 4.00 Galai per 1,000 1.60® 2.00 Leucothoe l.OOO 126 Mexican Ivy per 1.000 6.00® 6.00 Plumosus Strings each .80® .75 Smilax per doz. 2.50® 8.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays . . 8.00 Boxwood. 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago [aniipr 30E WHOLESALE FLORISTS Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing \ie«\e-cs \T\ b\niQ\\«s f Chicago III. 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Percy Jones mc. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when ivriting 384 The American Florist. Sept. 6, ASTERS-Indior Growo-ASTERS $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 per 100. At this price we furnish you Asters, which for size and quality, we consider the best coming to Philadelphia. You will find them well worth all we charge for them. You will have no trouble to find sale for that grade of Asters. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. AUGUST HAS DULL ENDING. Not much is expected of the busineibs of the last week In August, and while few were agreeably disappointed, there was nothing' to cause price infiation. It is agreed that the demand was better than for t!:e same period~a year ago; tilso, that the supply was considerably larger and of higher grade stock. As- ters nre now leading-, they bemg at their height. Stock in the higher grades was uever finer at this season. Both greenhouse and outdoor flowers appear to, be at their very best. There is, as usual, a lot of mediocre stock, mostly field grown, which goes to street men at very low prices. Gladioli are still seen in quantity, some of them very line. The choicer varieties are in demand at fair prices, the balance is joblotted out at week ends to clean up. Summer cos- mos is plentiful .and in fair demand. Delphinium Bella Donna is surprisingly good for the season. Tritomas are in fair demand. Columbia is the best rose. Mrs. Russell seems a closesecond. Pre- mier looks very good so far, and is im- proving each week. White roses are scarce American Beauties are gaining, some very fair stock with 36-inch stems now being offered. There are really giiod I'^aiiter lilies from the few bulbs thnt came over last spring. Japanese rubrum .und album are quite plentiful. Golden Glow chrysanthemums are of- fered of good quality, all of which find buyers. CLUB MEETING. The monthly meeting of the florists' club was held at the Adelphia hotel, September 2, and proved one of the best attended and most interesting of any at this season of the year. Different an- gles of the Detroit convention were touched on by Arthur Niessen, Charles Grakelow and President Harvey, all of whom were unanimous as to the great work accomplished. The first week in October was decided upon as the time when a "Say it With Flowers" cam- paign and other important publicity work will be taken up by a committee. Fifteen new names were presented for membership. PACKING STANDARDS. It would seem as if there should be one best way of packing gladioli for shipment to the market. Each grower appears to have a method of his own. Some pack in peach baskets, the flowei spikes packed closely in one basket with the others inverted over top to protect them. Others use the ordinary corru- gated pasteboard box, in which the sprays are laid close together. A crated wooden box, in which the flowers, wrapped in paper in bundles of one dozen, aie stood up, appears to cariT" them very well, as they do not crush one another with their weight and the box always stands upright. Another good package that seems to work well, is a ventilated barrel, in which the dozens, wrapped in paper, are stood up until the space is compactly filled. Bur- lap is then tied over the top. Of the above plans, the crated box or bur- lapped barrel appears to be the best, as in both, the bundles stand upright and do not, by their weight, crush others, as is the case when they are packed laid down. It wpuld seem, thf t a mat- ter so Important to ttie' growlers woiild" jniiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiMitiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiKiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiit iiiiiiMiiiiriiiiNriiiiiiiri iiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiuui'.; I Roses, Asters, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. I I This is the exclusive shop, only oue block from Express Depots. I I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. | :iiiiMitiiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiuiiniiniinMniiniiiiiiMriiiMinHitiniMiiiriiiinui)iMiiiiiinii[Miiiin[iiirintnitiNiitriiitiiriiiitiiitMiiMiiiniMiiMiiiMiiitirriiiinitMiiMiii^ VlioMe Hover MM'Kete Buffalo, Sept. 3. Per 100 Itoses, Beauty. Special 30.00® 40.00 Fancy 20.00® 30.00 Extra 1000® 20.00 1st 8.1)0® 10.00 Killainey 3.00® 5.00 My Maryland 3 00® 8.00 Snnburst 3.00® 8.(J0 Ward 3.0U® 4.00 Columbia • 6 00® 15.00 Ophelia 3.0O® 10.00 Russell 6.110® 10.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 85.00®100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1,00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .50 Ferns per 1,000 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 25 00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Asters l.On® 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Auratum Lily 15.00 Pond Lily 2.00® 3.60 Boston, Sept. 3. Per 100 Koses, Beauty 12.00® 25.00 " Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White & Pink Killarney. 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00® 12.00 Mock 2.00® 4.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00® 12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 Miladv 2.00® 8.00 Ward and Hillingdon. . . 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Easter LiUes 10.00® 20.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 18.00 " Ophelia 4 00® 10.00 Richmond 4.00® 10.00 ■' Sunburst 4.0O® 10.00 " Shawyer 4.00® 10.00 " Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Lilium Giganteum 12.50® 15.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 3 00 Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Easter LiUes 12.50® 15.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2 00 Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Daffodils 5.00® 6.00 Iris Tingitana 12.00® 15.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10 00 Gladioli 3.00® 5.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 receive their best consideration, but while each season shows some improve- ment, many of them go on, year after year, in the way to which they are accustomed, while a study of the sit- uation, and the adoption of the best system, would add from 10 to 20 per cent to their receipts. HANDLING THE SUKI-LUS. Why do not the growers, the whole- salers and retailers get together at periods of the year w^hen there is ar.'. £|jjparent surplus due? Most of th$ pe-j. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNIING 1402-4 Hne St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS Roses, High Grade Asters, Zinnias GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, - PA. PITTSBURGH, Growers of Quality Flowers. MASTICA Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2.25 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz size) 1.25 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wboksale Florisls. 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Flarists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Noreltlet in Qaantity. Send for Oar Catolosae. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1300-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. now on the calendar of the coming year. Why not turn these opportuni- ties to good account? Sell the Jlower.s when they are fresh, daily as they come in,^and xi.otjIioard.-ittitik*lie end of the ricSis of ovei?pKrfMotlon^tcai}ub«w-«*Wlieor 206 Milwaukee, Wis. YlioMe no¥erMw*KeU Philadelphia, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 40.00 fancy 15.flO@20.UO Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.000 20.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 6.00® 15 00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.0O® 20.00 Easter Lilies 20.00@ 2S.0O Snapdragons 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Smllax .25 Asparagus Strings 50® .73 Asparagus buncbes .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Dahlias 2.00® 6.00 Tritomas 4.00® 6 00 Chi7santhemums, Golden Glow 25.00 St. Louis, Sept. 3. Per 100 Eoses, Hadley 2.00® 4.00 " Killarney l.OOC* 4.00 White Killarney I.OO® 6.00 Hoosier Beauty 1 50@ 10.00 Russell 2.00® 15.00 Ward 1.0 1® S.iiO Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 6.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 Ferns 2.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Pittsburgh, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses. Beauty. speciaS 25.00® 30.00 " " fancy 15.00® 20.00 " " extra 8. PA. Mentio}i the Avierican Florist when ivritinrf Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli Up-to-the-Minute Service. Sa&factioii Gnaniltcd. 1615 Ranstead St., PMladelptila, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wltolesale Florists and Snppllea 218 North Fifth St. Send list tn for quotations. Milwaukee, Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses, Killarney. W. Killarney 3.00® 8.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 " Colnmbia 6.00® 15.00 " Hoosier Beauty 4 00® 8.0(>_ Carnations, assorted 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas, per doz 9.00 Gladioli, per doz 50® .78 Oypsophllla 2B® .S5 Rnbnuns 4.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00® 3.00 386 The American Florist. Sept. 6, New York. uaLL SEPTBMBEl; OPENIXO EXPECTED. Business was dull during- the past week, and the outlook for the first week of September is dark. It seems that about all the people that could get away, left the cit\- August oO-ol. Big- "Bill" Bgan, station master at the Pennsylvania Terminal, has been rail- roading- for many years, and knows a lot about crowds, but the one August oO came near "getting- his ?oat." They went to Atlantic City, Norfolk, Wash- ington and the Long- Island resorts, most everywhere in fact, the leading- idea being: to go some place. At the Grand Central the rush over the New York Central and the New Haven was enormous. The D. L. & W., Erie. Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley roads also transported their thousands. Taking into consideration that many of these people will remain away for a week oi- more, their trade, for the time, is lost to all lines of business in this city, and people that can afford to travel, can afford to Iniy flowers. The rose supplj' for the past week was not heavy, as the weather tiu-ned quite cool on the evening of August 2.5 and so continued until the 30tL, Avhen there was heav>- rain. But in the light of our previous statement, tliere was but little doing in roses or otl-ier flowers on that dav. Throughout the week, it was very hard to mov? American Beauties, even at low figures, A few of the best teas, such as Scott Key, Columbia and Ophe- lia brought fair iirices for the season, but there was always a surplus. The same can be said of the best dahlias and gladioli. A.sters were so plentiful that even the best went cheap. Quan- tities of tritomas { red hot pokers ) . have been arriving. This season, they are i-niserably poor. When good, if not particularly useful, they serve as an attraction in the show windows, but this year the tips are a sickly green. The natural conclusion is that the fur- nace was not hot enough. There is little change in the orchid situation, prices on cattleyas keeping at Sfl per Jiower, and upward. Quantities of cos- mos and various other outdoor stock are seen and some of them sell. September 1. — For obvious reasons, there 4s little doing this morning- that can be called business. A few Ijuyers were around in the early hours, but their purchases were very little. New crop carnations are appearing on the market — probably from, field stock — but they attract but little attention. The weather is dark and cool, with occasional shov'ers. XOTE.S. C. Lecalies & Co. have bought the evergreen and florist supply business formerly conducted by J. J. Fellouris at 116 West 28th street. Costas Le- cakes, the head of the firm, has led an active life. Though only 30 years old. he has spent 1.5 of them in the ever- g-reen business. As a diversion, he re- turned to Europe and served in the Balkan war of l!n2-'li!. In tlie late w.'ir, he was in the American army for seven months. His brother, George, who is associated Avith him in the busi- ness, also served seven months under the stars and stripes. There is much dissatisfaction among growers and retailers over the high that when the flowers come on the mar- prices for lily bulbs, and it is predicted ket — supposing that the bulbs live and ■grow — that prices will be so high that many people will not buy. As one re- tailer has naively remarked : "It will make it good tor the growers of roses and other plants." Heretofore, the cliurches have been g-ood buyers of Easter lilies, but it is an established fact that tlie churches will not pa^ extravagant prices. Detectives from this and other large <;ities from JWaii-ie to California are en- FLTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York, Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal with. Consignments Solicited. ilention the American Florist when writing C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, I aurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Farragut 2315 No connection with any other concern. Pionipt nnd cjireful attention to Mail, Tele- grah aud Telephone Orders. Mention the American Florist when writinp gaged in a searcli for William Bercsford Stevenson, nine-year-old son of the late William J. Stevenson, who was engaged in the florist business at Savannah, Ga. Executors are trying to find the boy to settle up the estate, there being SIO.OOO held in trust for the son under his fath- er's will. "Billy," as he is sometimes called, disappeared from Savannah with his mother. Mrs. Jean Stevenson, two years ago. Marshall Clarke, of David Clarke's Sons, went to Norwalk, Conn., August ol, to superintend an elaborate wed- ding decoration. His firm also made up a number of fine designs for the funeral of Charles Frederick Hoffman, a promi- nent citizen, who died at Newport, R, I.. •August 28. The funeral was held at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, this city. September 1. Horace E. Froment, the wholesaler of 14.S West ■2Sth street, who had planned to take a rest and vacation, has been detained by the serious illness of Miss Froment, his sister, who shares his home. She is now believed to be im- proving. As misfortunes seldom come singly. Miss Mabel Conkling. his book- keeper, recently fell and fractured a limb. Celestine Bourque. buyer, and Miss Mary Bowen, bookkeeper, of the Dards store, are now taking- A\-ell earned va- cations. Manager Perry, of the Dard's store, has returned with his family from a va- cation spent in the White Motmtains. William P. Ford has Just returned from a short vacation, spent on his farm at Chaddsford. Pa. A. F. F. ^^^^ Wichita, Kan. .\UGUST TI;.\nE BETTER TTt.\S- VHVA!,. August showed fair business some- what ahead of that month in previous years. Outdoor stock was, and con- tinues to be, very scarce and is now practically at an end for the season. The summer's drought was broken Au- gust 29 by a severe storrh with a wind of 07 miles per hour velocity and a rain of over an inch in one hour. There was also considerable hail, which fortunately M'as too small to break glass although some loss resulted to growing crops out- doors. NOTE. Visitors : Robert Shoch. Philadel- phia. Pa.; Wm. Bash, B.osedale, Kan., and W. E. Tredup, Chicago. » . ' C. Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Miilang VVliolesale Florist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragrnt Mention the American Florist when writing R^SH- ~~--\ Wholesale: 1 li^^^^^S^^^n^^^^pHpHp^B^Cn^pS^^^I &::^-^ Cc>ns/0nmentr\s -So '/C/fea Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone 8760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 130 W. asth St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consignments of Cat Flovrers Solicited. Mention the American Florist lohen writing Telephone Farragut 6323 EDWARD BRENNER Wliolesale Florist 101 West 28tli Street, NEW YORK Everytliing in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. Mention the Ame)'ican Florist when loriting Zane.sville, Ohio. — T. D. Long, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, was a visitor on Labor Day. 1919. The American Florist. 387 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET Telephones: NEW YORK CTTY 3864 and 3157 Farragut. «£<¥¥ XV/IVA. 1/1 II GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Madie WHOIiESAIiE FI.ORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 750 FarroETUt. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST 'Kl^srslFariaeut 133 W. 28th St., HewYork All the NEW KOSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flo were. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and Staaaard Varieties of Bo>es, Violets, Carnations. Valley. Lilies. Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK (ilTY Telephones: Farragnt 300 and 301 Jieiitiow the Amer'xran Florist when wi-itinn JOHN YODNfi SCO. Wholesale Conunlsslon Florists 53 W. Hill St.. NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mentionthe AHieiicaii Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragmt. Mention the Aiufri' an Florist when irritino Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK TeL. 608 and 600 Farrasmt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the Auie)ican Florist when writinri Telephone 1 Chelsea 6925. I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. GonslgnmentB soUolted. Riedel & Meyer, Inc. WHOLESAIiE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. ConsignmentB solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Pliones 4024 and 4025 Madison Saaare. Mention the Anterican Florist when writing VlioMerioYcrMM'KetsS Mew YorKj Sept. 3. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 15.00® 35.00 " extra and fancy S.OO® 10.00 Hadley 2.00® 15.00 Francis Scott Key 4.00® 25.00 Columbia 2.0001 10.00 Prima Donna 2.00® 10.00 Alice Stanley I.00@ 8.00 Double White Killarney 2.00@ 8.00 Killarney 1.00® 6.00 Queen l.OU® 6.00 Brilliant l.OU® 6.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00® 1000 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 •J. L. Mock 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. RusseU 4.00® 15 00 Premier 4.00® 15.00 Cattleya orchids, special 100.00@150.00 Adiantum Cron-eanum and Hybridum -. . . .50® .75 Sweet peas 50® 1.00 Gladiolus ■. 50® 3.00 Asparagus Plumosus, doz. bchs. 2.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.50 Delphiniums, per doz 10® .15 Bouvardia, white, per doz 35® .50 Asters 50® 2.00 Lilies. Bubrnms 3.00® 5.00 Dahlias '. 1.00® 4.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cat Flower Gxcban^ 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 20th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 FarraKut. Orchids, Roses. Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-13 Farraent. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Meniioii the American Florist wJien writing J. J. CO AN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 8 5891 Farragut W- V g^Jir 115 West ZSth Street, IlcW I OlK Mention the American Florist when writing D. J. Pappas, Pr«i. Telephones ■{ ^jj Farragut United Cut Flower Co., >nc- WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phone] III! [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut J 3JII ' EstabUshedl887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Conunlsslon Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th At. and W. 2eth. New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adverttalnc. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the America)i Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Citaa mi FlorijU' SnppleL 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M. C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 8870-3871 Farragiit THE urges: receiver of cut FIOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the beat In the market can always be relied UDon. Mention the American Florist when writing 388 The American Florist. Sept. 6, CATTLEYA-ORCHIDS 815 TRIANAE 450 SFECIOSISSIMA 417 GASKELLIANA 40 VAN DA CAERULEA 215 GIGAS 275 PERCIVALIANA 315 LABIATA 50 DENDROBIUMS 320 MOSSIAE 120 HARRSONIAE 516 SCHROEDERAE 546 SPECIMENS Prices per plant, all varieties, each $1.50, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Positively cash witti order, to close estate. GEORGE V. ALLEN, POST OFFICE BOX 51 Edgewood, Rhode Island Baltimore, Md. IMPROVED TRADE CO>'DITI0:>«S EXPECTED. Market conditions continue un- eh.ang-ed. Tlie supply of roses is some- what improved, although still limited. Asters and g-ladioli are plentiful. V.'ith the arrival of September, many vaca- tionists are returning, and this should stimulate an early fall demand for floor- ers for the home. The absence of good flowering plants has been keenly felt all summer, many buyers refusing cut flowers as a substitute. The matter of taking what is available must satis- fy, but a little good pot stock -would have proved a boon during August. With the approach of the Hebrew holi- days, many of the shops will have the pleasure of supplying the means of brightening the lives of many of the elderly ladies of that faith at this time, and it is hoped that dahiias will be plentiful. KOTES. Sieck & Glick are now located in permanent quai-ters at 602 North Cal- vert street, and have made a fine start in developing their wholesale trade. Business on this thoroughfare is fast extending north, and as Mr. Glick says : ■'It does not make any difference whether you are next door to another wholesaler or not. If you have good stock at right prices, you will get cus- tomers." M. Schumacher has been sending in a few of his finest asters. Whether they pay or not is not a question, but the excellent quality is certainly a reward for the time spent on them. R.obert Halliday was soinewhat im- proved last week and able to sit up for an hour or so each dav. G., Jr. Horticultural Society of New York. A dahlia exhibition will be held Sep- tember 20-21, in the Museum building. New York botanical garden. Schedules are now ready for distribution, and will be sent on application to the secretary, George V. Nash, New York botanical garden, Bronx park. New York City. In this connection, attention is called to the large collection of dahlias, lo- cated along the west border, just north of the Harlem railroad plaza, New York botanical garden. A space over 400 feet long and 12 feet wide is devoted to this collection, which comprises about 360 kinds and something over 600 plants, representing all the types of this increasingly popular flower. A visit will well repay either the amateur or professional gardener. The plants of each type are grouped together, so a comparative study 4s readi^^ madft^-^^,^ GeorgrSP^NAsit;- Seo'y.-- Best Books For Florists. The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Principles and Practice of Pruning'. — By M. G, Kains. lecturer on horticulturp. Columbia University. Covering Investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.00. Cabbages, Cauliflower, Allied Vegetables, — By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising. Insects, pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. Price. 65 cents. The Garden Month by Month.— By Mabel Ca- bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardv herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30. The Orchajd and Fruit Garden. — Bv E. P. Powell. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price. $1.50. The Book of the Peony. — By Mrs. Edward Harding. A complete history of this flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44 illus- trations. Cloth. Price. 56.00. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. — By M. G. Kains, For the practical man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages, fully illustrated. Price, S1.75. Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by J. Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modern methods of growing. 262 pages, freely illus- trated. Price, $1.50. Success in Market Gardening, — By Herbert Rawson. No one in the business for profit can be without this latest edition. 271 pages and 22 Illustrations. Price. $1.40. Vines, and How to Grow Them, — By Wm. M. McCullom. A list of varieties for different lo- cations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.10. Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith. Fourth Edition. Profusely Illustrated. Price, 60 cents. Daffodils, Narcissi, How to Grow Them. — By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price S1.21. Practical Floriculture. — By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cul- tivation of florists* plants, illustrated. 32? pages. Price. $1-60. Landscape Gardening, — By Sam'l Maynard, 338 pages, 165 illustrations. Price, $1.60. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her- bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 38 half-tone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2.00. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor E. A. White. Covers the principles of flower grow- ing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $2.25. The American Flower Garden. ^By Neltle Blancban. Well bound, 36S pages and 92 illus- trations. Price, §5.35. Lawns and How to Make Them. — By Leonard Barron. A very useful and practical work. Il- lustrated. Price, $1.10. Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub- ject thoroughly covered. 59 pages, illustrated. Price, 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing. — By L. H, Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thoroughly, 516 pages. Price, $1.25. Manual of the Trees of North America. — By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The Landscape Beautiful. — By Prank A, Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il- lustrated. Price, $2, Orchids: Their Culture and Management. — By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 544 pages. Price, $10.00. Greenhouse Construction. — By L. B. Taft. How to build and heat a greenhouse.' Hlos- trated. Price, $1.75. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H. Chittenden. 163 illustrations in the 262 pages. Price. S1.50. Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. L. R. Taft. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. Price, $1.75. The Book of Water Gardening. — By Peter Bis- set. 200 pages. 130 illustrations. Price. $2.50. Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor L. H. Bailey. Price, $2.00. Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher. 325 pages. Profusely illustrated. Price. $1.75. How to Grow Roses.— By Egbert Pyle, 121 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00. The Goldfish. — By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages. Handsomely illustrated. Price. $2. Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar. 260 pages, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 4f^f4 Dearborn Street, ; «..£hicago, 111. 1919. The American Florist. 389 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers In the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. 743 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the City Mention the American Florist when, writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FLO^VER STOKE. Mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDE BROS.C0t FLORISTS I2ur 9TNW •tAAMiNOTOKOa Hembers of Florists' Telegraph neliveiyc Mention the American Florist when writing New York. DRAKOS CO. FliORISTS 2953 Broadway, Opp. Columbia CoUege Uember of Florists' Telegraiih Delivery. New York. =stabushed i849 David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor, 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Prompilir Filled Phones 1552-1553 Colnmhns. siga Los Angeles, Calif ."'^'''''''^i O. C. SAAKE ' FLORIST We Solidt Telegr«ph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET For Wisconsin Delivery OF "Home Grown Flowers „ Get in toucb with J. E. MAHHEWSON, 'T^ ; Member of Florists' Teleffiaph Delivery, Choicest Quality, Variety, Best Service and Delivery We are located in the central part of the city and deliver Howers to all suburbs. 77-79 E MADISON ST. CVV[Ch.C(\ Member of F. T. D. V*niV/r\VjV/ A. LANGE ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Flowers and Service 'IS„S'i?5iaiffSr /\I\V^ \J 1^ 1^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. ;,iii,ii„ „: iiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiMiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiii.imiii .iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiim iiiiii iiiiiiimiiiiimimiiimmmr|; 2751 Broadway, [ NEW YORK, N. Y. | IIIUIIIIIIIIIMIIIINIIIIIIIII (1111111111111111 A. B. CAZAN, I im:-0'%?vb:r« oft QUA^r^iT^ir I Member of Florists' Telegraph Uelivery. ^niitnimiinnminiiMiitiiiiiiimiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiitiiminiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiMiiniiiiiiii iiiiiiiiuiiniittiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 426 BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLION and VANDERBILT HOTELS KUTTMILLCK Madison Ave., NEW YORK RUANUliE, V^. FALLON, Florist. ■>e<>l'/ DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison Atc- nue and 44th Street, NEW YORK. for 44 Years. Qaality, Service, Fair Prices. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. Bay War Saving Stamps 'WS.S. •WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNAiENT New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliver?. f^f «iHo»vhia. Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelohia. Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClemeuts. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. Tacoma^ Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. lod.— J. G. Heinl & Sons. San Francisco— Pod est a & Baldocehi. Seattlej Wash, — Hollywood Gardens. St. Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. Rockford. 111.— II. W. Bnckbee. Salt Lake City, Utah— Miller Floral Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke. Va. — Fallon. Florist. ■ Rochester, N. Y. — .1. B. Keller Sous. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — 'Dimlop's. S and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C— Blackistone, Inc. Washington. P. C. — G-eo. H. Cooke. ^ringfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis. Mo. — Grimm Sc Gorley. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington. D. C. — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester. Mass. — Littlefield, Florist. Wor(?ester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Sbow. Y''onkers, N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Avenves. Artistic Designs. Higli Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum SI. iBo????!ffe82 Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the Amei-ican Florist tohen writinff Toronto, Can. Dunlop's Canada's best known and most reliable flortit. Only the Beat 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere In Canada and snarante* safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writing Flowers DeliTered Anywntre, Pione, 1952 Befllorfl HUGO H. JAHN -PLORIST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. 11. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 nrra avinue Uemler of Florists' Iblegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1919. The American Florist. 391 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DnCTHM 1 Par'' Street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main 'I'lA I awie Aua Telephone Store- "''^ Lewis MI«., No I ISn Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Broolilyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing § Cincinnati, O. j I HARDESTY & CO. = 150 East Fourth Street E THE BEST THAT GROWS. i p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM 1 '^niiiiniiiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuii^ Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writing m Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELIERSONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Wst. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Ame}-ican Florist when writing Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. -^ S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andfti^aoniervice raeaps fresh. sturdy stock and promptde]iveriesiriBuffalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivry. Mention the American Florist when writing No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. f\-\\C \C\C\ Send your telegraph orders to u V^l I IVi-r\VJV>» delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. us for very in Chicago and vicinity. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY Passaic, N. J. F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders for Chicago ud Snb- orbs to All orders care;i2!l7 flne5 ftJ5?i^^;J5on St under the supervisioo a! ^pS^-^ GEORGE .^SHU8. Hgr. ^^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbns 546S. Branch: 840 ^Vestcheste^ Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990, Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave at N St., N. ^V. Miss Louise ^V. Daugherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3S41, 3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Oilirered lo Albaoy and Tidnily od telegnphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the American Florist when xoriting E. W. PESRSON 38 State Street, Newburyport. Mass. Covers AU New England Points Mention the American Florist when writing Tacoma, Wash. California Piorists will taUe care of all telegraphic orders. Mention the Aine^-ican Florist lohen writinf/ Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Lenoi Plant Specialists r^-o-liif Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 3Iention the American Florist when xvriting Cincinnati. JULIUS SAER FLOWERS Miiil and Telegraph orderscarefuUy filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GILUS, PresidenL riOrcLi wO* E. P. NEIMAN, StcitlaiT. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Teleeraph Delivery AssociatioD. Mention the Avierican Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when xvriting 392 The American Florist. Sept: 6, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55 th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. 1. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr, Quality O.^^^ pROMPTNeSS ^ Memtfrs F.T.D. Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usoal Discount. Mention the Avierican Florist wlien writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. F H. WEBfR N, E. Cor, Taylor and Olive Sts, Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Memljer of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Orders vrlll lie care- fully eared. Cor by Michigan. HtNUY bJVIIIH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids, Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any di'ection. We are thecenterof the great Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior Wis. Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing DULUTH, MINN- TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, III. H. W. BUCKBEE. CHICAGO te'\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. Nol be.) 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Ciiicago and Suburbs j KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ^OWkRS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'd. Mention the American Florist when writing C. n. TREY Wholesaii and Retiii Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will nil orders for the West on short notlc* Trade discounts, Fiist-class ttook. Mention the American Florist when writing 334@ Wo MADISON STo CHICAGO) Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Bxecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVholesale nnd Retail Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing lEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Memhers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loritinff Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. N. E. Cor. 10th and Grand Ave. Mention the Ame^'ican Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. N«' orders too large, none too small. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr* Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when loriting J. W. BODGERS Elks' Bniidtne, Davtrtn n 4 South Jefferson Street,*-''* J •'*'•', VJ" Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive onr immediate and careful attention. UTTLEFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS wlU All yonr or- ders for Desij^s and Cut Flowers in Mlchlfran. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 393 CHICAGO DETROIT Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when io»'itt?i.<7 .-.VFLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Andilorimi Amei. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 533-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburff, Pa. Nleht and Oay service In all Central Pennsylvania. Central Floral Co. ^^-^■-^'^^:^--}^^<>^y^' Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Blention the American Florist when luriting 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Florists' Telegr.aph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegrapll Delivery. yiAftTiVW^ San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telesraphlc orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the American Florist ivJien toriting f iiBiiiiiiBiiiiiiiniiinniiiiiiiniiniiimDiiBiiiiiiniiimiiiiii _ I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE 1 I r^lorlst I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiiiliiniiiiiliraniliiilinBi.iiil New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. Thone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Gunrantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. ■iiiiiiinMiiniiiiJiiiiiiiifniiiiiBiiiuiiiiin Mentio7i the Arnerican Florist ivhen writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE, loc 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly Mention the American Florist tvhen writing St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery In this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when ivriting LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Deli^sifs Mention the American Florist when writing hPar\«'of Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flov\rer8 Prompt Deliveries to any town or city Telephone within 150 miles of Newarh. Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" Souses Meuipliis, Teun. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Minute" Service and Bjecutlon. Every Flower in Season _^ 1 Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHI Florist n E.MONROE ST. Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 394 The American Florist. Sept. American Seed Traae As^>oclatlon. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. u. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land, O.. Secretary- Treasurer. The thiny-e ghth annual meeting will he held June, 192U. North Dakota is by far the great- est rye growing- state. The price of bags at Chicago, Sep- tember 3, was $65.00. Visited Chicago: J. Cesbron, An- gers, Prance, enroute to tlie Pacific coast. EvANSVlLLE, IND.— The Ohio Valley Seed Co. has increased its capital stock from $25,000 to $100,000. Belgium is negotiating in Cliili for the purchase of 100,000 tons of nitrate tor agricultm-al purixjses. The Chop of garden beans at Twin Falls, Idaho, shows not only a good acreage, but a large yield. Salt Bush, pushed by the late E. V. Hallock as a dry land forage plant, IS again mentioned favorably as a sheep feed. Onion Sets. — Independent growers m the Chicago district are materially firmer in their asking prices. There is but little doing in a jobbing wav thus far. Geand Rapids, Mich. — The A. j. Brown Seed Co. has purchased 75 feet of ground on Campau street, on which it is planned to erect an office and ware- house. Technical Bulletin No. 3S. issued by the Michigan Agricultural College, East Lansing, covers experiments on the control of bean anthracnose and bean blight. Grass Seed.— Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Septem- ber 3, were as follows : Timothy $10.25 to $lJ.oO per 100 pounds. September, $12.7.5 sellers. It is stated that during the war and again this year, the packers endeavored to get hold of a supply of rice, beans, canned fruits, and canned vegetables. To this end they bid up prices. Stuhgeon B.\t. "Wis.— The Door County Seed Co. has purchased land at Menasha and will move its business to that city. A new building 48x100 feet offering increased shipping advan- tages will be built at any early date. Toledo O. — Cash clover opened un- changed and Octotber and December were steady. September 2. with cash offered at $29,75. Timothy was stejidy cash being offered at $5.30, September $5.70, October $5.55, December $5 70 and March $5,821/4. Web worm damage. — This pest has played havoo with growing crops of sugar beets in Colorado, causing a re duction of 25 per cent. One concern expressed from the east 100 tons of Paris Green, which kills this worm, special Iron Age sprayers being used to apply the poison, the equip ment arr.nnged to spray 12 rows at a time and the m.achine=: working day an.! night, lanterns being used on tongue and body after dark. LiAEAYette, Ind. — Small grain crops on the model farm conducted by the Pudue University experiment station are said to be disappointing this year, due to hot weather. The yield is the smallest in years, but the quality is good. Roman Hyacinth Bulb Embarg-o. Heplyirg to ■ an inquiry as to the French Roman hyacinths refused certi- ficaiio-i by French inspectoi-s at Mar- seilles, Dr. C. L. Marlatt, chairman of the federal horticultural board, Wash- ington, D. C, -writes as follows : "Trie board is advised by the experts of this department, that there are a number of diseases of varying severity of such Pre.uch hyacinths," and several of these diseases, but net all of them, have been introduced sparingly into the United States. Since the French inspectors have seen fit to refuse to certify the shipment, it is probable tiiat the shipment as a whole must be in rather serious condition, and in view of of the absence of exact information as to the identity of the disease, it would seom undesirable, if not improper, for the board to take action to over-rule the French inspectors. Any such ac- tion on the part of the board would de- tract from the morale of the "French inspection service and make it less de- pendable in the future. Furthermore, fhe regulations permitting the importa- tion of plants from countries maintain- ing inspection service, clearly place the responsibility on the inspection officials of such country for determining the suitability for shipment to this coun- try of the plants offered for export. "With respect to this or future ship- ments of hyacinths, the board will be very glad to have specimens of these diseased hyacinths sent directly to the office of foreign seed and plant intro- duction of this department for exam- ination and determination as to the identity and character of the disease. The board regrets that the information is not such that it can act mere favor- ably." Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. iiiii'iiiitiiiiijiihimiiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitdiii I THE W. G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | ] Sweet Corn Seed| ?.iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiir)tiiiiiiitiiti« Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Cakbot, r CI 9 I U n "aR9''ep,Parslet,Celert, Endive, Salsipt, Named AND MirBD GRANDIFLORA and SPSNGElt SWEET PeA AND SuNPLOWER. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA C O Wl D fl n V 1919. The American Florist. 395 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake. Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable ana experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. D(F" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "Tpll JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The General Bulb Company Established lf83. VOGELENZANG, HOLLAND AMERICAN BRANCH no Water Street, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing the part of British buyers as to what French bulbs would be available. We were soort informed tliat hapvests wore very poor, and those who placed the earliest orders were inforrhed, in some cases, that they eould only be allocated about 2.") to yO per cent of their de- sired quantities. Then followed a few offers for immediate acceptance at ad- vanced prices, but just recently there seems to be a marked change of front, and not only are some firms being in- formed that their origrinal orders can be executed in full, but offers of bulbs have reached London for double and treble the quantities ordered at the outset. It is scarcely surprising that such vascil- lations are viewed with some suspicion by the trade here. — Onlooker in the British Horticultural Trade Journal. Bean Standardization. The California Bean Growers' Asso- ciation has announced that in order to Improve conditions, meet the complaints of many buyers and as far as possible standardize the grades of California beans to equitably meet the varying conditions of climate that exist from year to year, the following definite standards have been established : Choice recleaned. — To contain not less than 08 per cent of choice merchant- able beans and not over two per cent damaged, discolored or other beans, splits, adobe or other foreign matter, and in no case more than one per cent damaged beans. (This standard shall be permanent and in no way altered from year to year.) No. 1 recleaned — To be equal to or better than the average of the grade for the current season at time of ship- ment. Such standards to be jointly es- tablished annually by the California Bean Dealers' Association and the Saa Francisco Chamber of Commerce. All beans not conforming to above standards will be bought and sold on sample or description. Each season's crop will be handled in accordance with the above standards. If "choice re- cleaned" cannot be fully and fairly met, such fact will be announcid by the asso- ciation so tliat buyers may be fully in- formed as to this condition. duality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Nearlrvlng park Blvd.) CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Growers 1. 1. IVllJKdL ff tU- San Francisco, Calif. GROWEKS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Mention the American Florist when writing THB J.G. ROBINSON SEED GO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cucumtwr. CantalosDe. Wateiinelon. Siiuush and PumpUlo Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETER SFN, Limifed SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, are K\pnriors of Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspouueuce iuviled. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES! Cucumber. Muskmelon. Watermelon: Pump- kin and Squash', Sweet. Flint and Field Corn. Write for Special Contract and Snot Frlc«*. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds Mh a^ARKET STREET Philadeiphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 396 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAIi. WHOIiESALE SEED GROWER SpecinltieBZ Beet, Carrot, Emlive. Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing Pea Industry Depends on Seed Buying:. The possibility of reviving a profit- able crop In Wisconsin is largely in tho hands of the farmers who intend to buy seed peas. If they buy tliis fall, seed of improved strains will be avail- able, says R. A. Moore, agronomist at the Wisconsin experiment station. If they wait until next spring most of the seed peas will be of the unimproved strains, and the industry will stand just where it has before. That the failure of Wisconsin growers to maintain their reputation for good peas was largely due to the poor quality of their product is the opinion of Wisconsin agron- omists. For that reason, E. J. Delwiche has bred at the Ashland experiment sta- tion for eight years pedigreed strains of field peas. These have been devel- oped from the standard Wisconsin varieties, such as Scotch, Green and Golden Vine The new^ str.ains of peas have been placed largely in the hands of farmers in the upper counties, and many are unable to hold over their seed crop for next year's selling. Un- less the seed is bought this fall much of it will go on the market for food, since there is a considerable demand. To avoid this waste of improved seed the office of the V/isconsin experiment station at Madison has collected the names of the growers of improvt d seed peas so that farmers may easily get in touch with the growers. Haven Seed Co. Santa Ana, Calif. The Santa Ana, Calif., Register, in its issue of August 14, devoted two- thirds of the first page of its "pros- perity section" to an Interesting story of the Haven Seed Co., of that city, with portraits of its founder, the late E. M. Haven, and the present of- ficers, A. B. Haven, president and general manager and L. S. Haven, sec- retary, also illustrations of its plant which produces annually more than four billion seeds. The company, now in its forty-fifth year, was established in Bloomingdale. Mich., but was removed to California in 1904 and at present has under cultivation 600 acres, 400 of which are devoted to tomato and the balance to lima beans, egg plant, pepper, cucum- ber and other crops. Upon the death of E. M. Haven two years ago, the com- pany was reorganized with a capitaliza- tion of .$100,000. Its plant is one of the most complete in the country, with modern office building and warehouses equipped with up-to-date machinery • electrically driven. cm '<^ —^.WH OLESALE SEED GROWERS> SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS, "MCGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA NARCISSDS PAPER WBITE fiRANDIFLORA 1300 to a case. WRITE FOR PRICES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. BOfiEWONINQ & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York JUST RECEIVED PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, 1000 to case. FREESIA PURITY, % in. and up. CALLA LILY BULBS. Prices on application. Grass Seed Time J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, tbru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. rOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. ^VhoIesaIe Growers ot fall list at FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beang. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other itenu of -the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted ^ou upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF & SONS. 82 Dey St., NEW YORK and OBANGE. CONN. Mushroom Growing By B. M. Dnggar c^/»^^/»/s/^^.*>.^^^/^^vs*s*N/srfs^.^s/>vs/s^s/vs^^ more *than# waterprooP Keeps Moisture In. The Ideal Protection for Roots and Shrubs. Delivers them moist and alive, ready to grow again. Cheaper and better than burlap. For Seedsmen: Keeps Moisture Out. Delivers seeds dry. Pre- vents sprouting, mildew — all damage. Rat and vermin proof. Sa(epack Mills Boston USA Mention the American Florist when writing Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, clotli. fully illustrated. Price, $1.50, American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAOO For SEEDS Fiower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - . ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist, 397 Chinese Narcissus NOW READY SELECT BULBS Per Mat, 120 Bulbs, - $ 9.00 8 Mats (960 bulbs) for 67.20 WRITE FOR PRICES ON LARGER LOTS. Send us your orders for French Paper Whites—All DUTCH BULBS and "Fall Book for Florists.' 'AH Florists' Stock in Season." CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store, NEW YORK Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specia'izp in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Kadish, Salsify, Spinacti, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, uud Grandinora und Spencer sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!om, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinacti, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnril Pnnn Montana, Idaho. Washington. inlllUlU,UUlMl THE C. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas Coimty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon. Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet. Flint and Dent Seed Corn, BURPEE'S SEEDS I Philadelphia I I Wholesale Price List tot Flotistt 1 S land Market Gardeners 11 %n pots at $6 00 per 100. Grown from selected stock. GENISTAS Very bushy, 3-inch at $25.00 per 100. 43^-inch at $50. UO per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 899 Our Convention Exhibit Proved our stock to be the best finished and largest assortment of foliage and flowering plants in this country. Quicken your sales with a sample order for the fall opening. Crai^ Quality Ferns, Dracaenas, Areca, Crotons, Pan- danus and FiCUS will bring you profitable business. Order now. ROBT. CRAIG CO., Branch: Norwood, Pa , 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. sWimmuiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiniHtMiniutiiiiiiiiimniiiiinuiiHiHiiuuiutiHtiK I IVfichelPs I Flower Seeds I {Cyclamen Seed ^. I i Michell's Distinctive Giant. i lOJseed. 1000 s^fd '. i Duke of Connaught, crimson... SI 50 S12.5U ; = Excelsior, \vi, jie. with rvd base. 1 50 13 50 ; i Grand flora Alba, white l.'.o 12.50 ! I Princess .1 Wales, pink 1.50 12 51); = Salmon Queen, sulmuD pink ;,, 1.50 -12;50 = i Mlxea, mi colors 1 00 9.00 I I ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS \ i We havp just received from our grower a ■ I lot of tine, plump. I LATBHODSE GROWN SEED, I moo seeds *3 1.0 I I'i.O'Oseeds. $18.50: I BtOO seeds 9.75 ) 25.(J0O seeds 43.75 I MIGNONETTE SEED I MICHELL'S C'UOSSAL. Cannot be sur- = passed lor forcing; iinnifnse llower spikt-s. i Seeds sa\ed from yreenhouse groAU bpeci- = mens, trade pkt.. 4(.ic: $5.00 per oz. Also nil other SeasonabieSet^ds. liulbsand § Supplies. Send for WIioIpshIc Catalo^r. I Henry F. Michell Co.| I 518 Market St., Pnlladelphla, Pa. | nlUllllHiiuiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiillllMtiiilllllullliliiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiJiriiiriiiiir Mention the American Florist tohe^i loriting CHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrynanthemiim NoTeltles My Specialty Mention the American Florist wheyi writing CARNATIONS R. C. LADDIE $75.00 per 1000. Ord**r3 hooked now for .lunutirv 1920 delivery. F. DORNER fi SONS CO LAFAYETTE, - - - INDIANA Mention tha American Florist when writing P'l''I''I''I*'X"X'V*I"4"**'V'»"X"i"I'*» ■ '? * * * * * * * I tr. pkt. % CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA, half dwarf. A grand mixture of brilliant $ colors and large flowers, tr. pkt., |1.C0. * * * * * * Seeds For Florists PANSY, Superb Giant Mixed. A choice strain of Giants for florists use, 50c; Moz.. $1.50: oz., $5.00. Early or Winter Orchid-Flowering. Asta Ohn, new lavender, Helen Lewis, orange salmon. Meadow Lark, cream, Mrs. A. A. Skaach, fine pink. White Sankey. black seeded white. Yarrawa, bright rose pink. Each, M oz., 35c; 1 oz., $1.G0; 4 oz., $3.00. Bellis (Daisy) Monstrosa, red, white, mixed, tr, pkt., 50c. * I * I * * I THE STORRS & HARRISON CO. PAINESVILLE, OHIO * * * 4> * * We carry a reserve stock of tl^ important varieties of Vegetable and Flower Seeds Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Seed Packets FLO^^'ER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS.. U. S. A. Mention the American Florist when writing JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Spei-.ial prices for Klorists and Marked Gardeners. Write for a copy at onoe— It wil save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing mmi BULBS PURITY (Improved) Size li-54 inch (large) $ S. 50 per 1000 Size 5^-?4 inch (mammoth)... 13,50 " NOW READY CALLA LILY BULBS Size 1J4-2 inches S9.00 per 100 Cash with order, less i%. McHUTCHISON & CO. The Import Bouse 95 Chambers Street, NEW YORK Get Qaotatlona From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Fa"™"*""' Bristol, Pa. Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings. Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. $8.00 per 100; $75,00 per 1000. Order now. A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Mom-oe St., CBICAGO, ILl. 400 The American Florist, Sept. 6, ff^ The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Mnon. iMorrisvillo, Pa.. Presi- dent: Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana. Mo., Vice- Presideul.; Curtis Nye Smith. 19 Congress Street, lioston, Mass., Counsel; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa Treasurer. Forty-flfth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1920. British growers have fixed minimum . price.s for forest trees and hardy herba- , ceous perennials. ; DuBiNG the past year, nearly 1,000,- 000 acres of woods in England were felled for war purposes. Boston-, Mass. — The will of the late Arthur Estabrook leaves $.50,000 to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. An apple tree with which a Missouri nursery firm is experimenting, is valu- able enough to be enclosed in a wire ; cage, protected by a burglar alarm. Ennis, Tex.— T. B. Truitt & Sons have filed articles of incorporation with a capital stoclc of $100,000 and will en- gage in the nursery business. ; ■ Boston, Mass.— James B. Shea has been re-appointed chairman of the parit and recreation committee for a three- year term at a salary of .?.5,000 per annum. President J. Edward Moon. J. Edward Moon, the newly elected president of the American Association of Nurserymen, was born March 22, 1883, second son of Wm. H. Moon, founder of the nurseries of the Moon Co., Morrisville, Pa., and grandson of Mahlon Moon, who started the nursery business in Bucks County, Pa., in 1849. For three generations before this, the Moon family had dealt in trees, many old records of these early transactions being in the possession of their descen- dents. J. Edward Moon, after his early schooling, attended Westtown boarding school, Westtown. Pa., from which he graduated in 1902. He was prominent m all the athletic sports and game? of the school. After a course in a business college at Trenton, N. J., he took up the nursery business with the Moon Co.. with which he had become fa- miliar, having spent his vacation pe- riods with the company, studying trees and shrubs and their culture. The sales end of the business early claimed his special attention, he finally attaining to the position of sales manager. Upon the death of Wm. H. Moon in 1911, he was made secretary of the Wm. H. Moon Co. He is a member of the So- ciety of Friends, and one of the board of managers of the Friends hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Indig:ofera. Five species of this genus of the pea family are now bloom in.g in the Arbore- - tum. They are small plants with hand- some flowers in termin.al racemes, well suited to decorate a garden border. The three species with pink flowers. I. Kir- ilowji, a native of northern China, Man- churia and Korea, I. Potaninii and I. amblyantha are perfectly hard;- and -the last will continue to open its small flowers on the lengthening racemes un- til October. The other species. I. Ger- - ardiana and I. decora, are killed to the ground evei-y winter, but like herba- ceous plants produce now stems in the sprin.g which never fail to flower dur- ing the summer. I. decora is a native of southern China, and in the Arbore- tum the flowers are pure white. I. Gerardiana, which is a native of the northwestern Himalayas, has gray- green foliage and rose -purple flowers. This is the least beautiful of the five species now growing in the Arboretum. The collection still needs I. hebepetala, another Himalayan plant which is rare- ly seen in English gardens. It has red flowers, in elongated racemes, and, judging by the picture of it which has been published, is a handsome plant. This and another red-flowered Himala- yan species, I. atropurpurea, are de- sired by the Arboretum. — Arnold Ar- boretum Bulletin. July 2f), 1919. Hydrangea American Everbloomlng'. The late E. T. Teas wrote several years age regarding thir, plant : "Several yea.rs ago, an employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad was transferred from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Piqua, O. Re- moving to the latter loca.lity, his wife took with her plants of the native Hy- drangea arborescens, and in due time plants of it were distributed over the town. At the time I heard of the new candidate, there were nearly 100 specimens growing about the lesidences there. As the Hydrangea paniculata gmndiflora blooms only din-ing August, the citizens called the new plant Ever- Rlooniing, as this begins to bloom in early .June, and continues almost \min- terruptedly until frost, if weather con- ditions are favorable. This plant has been called Hills of Snow, and Snow- ball. Hydrangea American in these strenuous times should patriotically enjoy the appropriate name, "American Ever-Blooming" hydrangea. "Before interest w^.as attracted com- mercially to this hydrangea, the lady who introduced it at Piqua died, and its earliei- history will never be known. 'ETie native Hydrangea arborescens io found in most ravines from Pennsyl- vania to tha Mississippi and beyond, and from Now York to Florida. A few break from the normal single to the more showy grandiflora type, but these freaks are very rare. The Richmond florist who discovered this plant ' in Piqua told m.e, June .80. 1904, of his discovery, describing it as five or six feet high, of about the same breadth, with large flower tnasses of snowy whiteness, blooming continuously from June till frost, and the plant as hardy as an oak. a combination of good points not before found in any shrub. "The experiences of growers the l:ist 12 to 1.5 years have demonstrated the general reasonableaess of this claim. The rhmt is not intended to form a woody s hrub as , much as the better known PI. paniculata. "As grown at Eaton, O., where wc have hundred.^ of plants of it three to six years old. the custom is to cut the plants down to neai- the STOund in Feb- ruary, leaving two or three shoots full length tf: give early fine bloom. The new shoots from the ground begin to flower tlie latter part of June and bloom fairly continuously until frost unless checked by intense heat and drought in lyte summer." All hydrangeas, as far as I know, enjoy a. cool moist atmosphere. The plant is as easily grown from eight- inch cuttings of ripe wood as cui-rants or privets. i ARRISONS' >U«SERIE Fruit Trees Budded from Bear- ing Orchards. Peach, apple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, raspberries, blackberries, ever- • greens and shade trees. Cat- ' alogfree. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. F. A O. H. New York Conveution. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. WEST GROVX P£NN'A. AnI. Wintzer.Vira-Pres. ™,, noNARD a •°'' "JONESCO. Robert Pyle, Pets. Mention the American Florist when writing HiU's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY 3maU, medium and large sizes supplied Price hst now read;. The p. Hill Nurseiy Co. Lamsl Growers in America lUNDEE, ILL. ETeigrei I SpedaEds Box 404c D1 ^^■-' THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- . tains many chapters I covering all sides oi I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. IBOLIUM H^yV;,^ HARDY PRIVET, (l. itota x ovaiifoiium) See other advertisements soon to appear. To be sent out in the Fall of 1919 THE ELM CITY NURSERY CO., ,. _, uCUIUilfCU AAUU WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc.; Introducers of BOX-BAEBEKEY HtW HAVcN, CONN, 19J9. Thf American Florist. 401 G. A. H. BUSMAN & SONS ROSE GROWERS HEERDE, - - HOLLAND AUTUMN DELIVERY Rosa Canina, Apple and Pear Seedlings Quotations on Application, A. B. C. CODE, FIFTH EDITION ABUi.lNCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 SM-lnch Smilax plants $2.75 S25.0O 2J4-lnch Snapdragons, white, pink and ypllow 5.00 48.00 4-inch Marguerites, white and yellow 15.00 S5,f 00 Vincas. field grown 8.00 75.00 10,000 Bench Ferns, 5 varieties, S25.00 and $30.00 per ItO. Parking free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Wasliington, New Jersey Ideniion the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we solicit yuur inquiries and otliera for ■ame. We do not prow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. liAGER & HIJRREULi, Summit, X. J. Mention the American Florist when xcriting CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the American Florist when writing Extra Good. Well-Rooted Plants. Prom 2-in. pots, »2.00 per 100; S18.UU per 1000. Boston Yellow Daisies. Aipeoialgood strain; from 2-in. pots, ,$.3,150 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, A^t^:7:Y. Mention the American Florist when writing BEGONIAS Mrs. M. A. Patten, dark pink sport of Begonia Chatpjaine. goo.l stfonix plants from 2ii in. pots, 115.00 pnr loii. Begonia Chatelaine, strone bushy plfint« from 2M in. pois, *7.(t0 per 100. SMILAX, nice bushy plants, from 2% in. pots, t3.00 per lOJ. „ i. ... . Cash with order, John R. Mitchell, Madison, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing CHOICE OFFERING OF ROSES FOR FORCING OR OUTDOOR PLANTING. and a Selected List of Heavy Field-Grown Plants and Hardy Perennials CLIMBERS. Dorothy Perkins Red Doroih; Perkins Lady Gay Tausendschon Phil adelphia Rambler Clemaiis Panicolata, extra large, field-grown $1.75 per doz.; S12.00per 100 2-yr. old. 3-yr.old, Per doz. Per 1 00 Per doz. Per 1 00 $2.75 $20.00 $3.50 $25.00 HARDY PERENNIALS. Pfrd. z. Per 100 Anchnsa Italica $1.10 Anemone, Assorted 1.10 Aqui egia. Campanula, Coreopsis, D< Iphinium, Dinitaiis, Gaiilaroia, Hellan'hus, Hibiscus, l.io 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 $8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8 00 800 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Per doz. Japanese Tris $1.10 Gardcnlris 1.10 Lythrum Roseum I.IO Monaroa 1.10 Oriental Poppy l.lo Perennial Phlox, Named 1.10 HardyPinks 1.10 Salvia Prat onsis 1.10 Sweet William - All Stand- ardVarleiles 1.10 Per 100 $8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.O0 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Also Many Other Varieties of Hardy Plants and Shrubs. Above offer is subject to immediate acceptance and stock on hand upon receipt of orders. JAMES VICK^S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing Teddy, Jr. Scoltii Beautifully finished stock. Ready for immediate sale. Q-in $1 00 ench;'» 90.00 perino i 4-in. Smlthii 35c each : $35.00 per 100 8-in."(Pede3tai'gr6wn)l. 2.00 each; 175.00 per 100 | 6-in. YICVS Elastica. (Rubber Plant.) 75e Try a sample order— vou will be pleaded. HENRY 1. FAUST, -2SlSF Merion Station, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when wi'iting GERANIUMS S. A. Nutt, at $15,00 per 1000, up to Nov. lit. Other varieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. 1st. S. A. Nutt and Buchner at »I8 00 per 1000 Poitevine and Ricard at 22.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, LANUSTER.PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 402 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-liich, $2.00 per 100. Elmer lULWliuys, AUegauy, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Pliimosug. 3^-in., very heavy and as Rood as 4-in., $10 per 100. C. U. Liggit, 303 Bulletin Bldg., Pbiladelpbia, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspiflistra. preen. 10-In. tubs, 20 to 24-in. hiEh, $3 to $S; 12-in. tubs, 22 to 2S-ln. high, $8 to .$10 ench. Vaugban's Seed Store, Cbicago and New Yort. BEGONIAS. Begonia Luminosa, Prima Donna and Cbrist- mas Red. 4-lncb stocky plants, ready for five incb, $25,00 per 100. PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna, $0.00 per KKl; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kastlng Co., Buffalo, N. Y. BOXWOOD. CHOICB BOXWOOD SPKAYS Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best mercliantnlde fancy tips Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfatory de- liv-^ry assured to ail parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PTTTSBDRGH CDT FLOWER CO.. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs. Freeaia Purity (Improvedl, %-%-inch, $8..'i0 per l.OflO: %-->4-incb. $13,.'i0 per 1 000. Calla Lily, lyj-2-inch, J9 per 100. McHutchi- Bon & Co., 95 Chambers St., New Yorli. Bulbs. Holland and French. Ask for our Quotatlona. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New Yorlr. CAIiADIUMS. Caladiums. fancy leaved, 3-inch pots, each, 38c: do7.., .$3.50. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. CARNATIONS. Field grown carnations: all good plants. Matchless are extra heavy plants. Enchant- ress, White Enchantress. Ward, Nebraska, $10.00 per 100, $9).00 per 1.000 in 500 lots or more. HEMBREIKER & COLEJ. Springfield, 111. Carnations, rooted cuttings. Laddie, $75 per 1.000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Order Now I Play Safe! Supply Limited! White— 100 1000 Matchless $11.00 $1'6-in. pot plants, $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. PRrMUI/AS. Primula Obconlca. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y. ROSES. Roses. Choice offering for forcing or out- door planting. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Rose?, own root, 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this Issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize In beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandlflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Fbila- delpbia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- cer, Unwlo and Grandlflora types. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. SEEDS. Seeds. &t)eclalties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGIU & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seed, Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Mitchell Co., 618 Mar- ket St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kehvay & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Pansy, Cineraria, Sweet Pea and Daisy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painsville, O. Seeds, Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J. C. Robinson Seed Co. , Waterloo, Neb, Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine ^ives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. Hurff, Swedes- boro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin ; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and fleld corn. George R. Pedrick &, Son. contract seed growers, Pedrlcktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Day St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds In quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambi-Idge, N. Y. SEEDS. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J, Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts, Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties, Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety, Waldo Kohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrlp^ tion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Mad' ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwau kee Ave.. Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, tumipa, R. & M. Godineau, Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C, Morse & Co., San Francisco, CaUf. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co. , Philadelphia. Pa, Seeds. Tomnto, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslau Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinterla. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth, Bristol, Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. SMILAX. Smilax. Extra good strong, well- rooted plants. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Elmer Bawlings, Allegany, N. Y. SOIjANUM Cherries. Cleveland. 2.y^-\.u., $3.00 per 100; New Yellow, Orange Queen, 2i4-in., $10.00 per 100. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. MISCEIilvANEOUS. Elastic glazing composition. Prevents break- age of glass; does not crack or peel. Beds per- fectly, and lasts as long ^ the glass. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. H. B. Fred Kuhls, 65tb Si. and 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y'. Zenke'a New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Excell Laboratories, 115 E. South Water St., Department A. Chicago. If You Do Not Find Wliat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 404 The American Florist. Sept. 6, MISCEIiLANEOTJS. Anta killed with "Perco" Ant Exterminator. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Perfection Chemical Co., 151A Washlnston St., Flushing, N. Y. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Pilling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 Inches in length, $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co.. 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. "All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. 0. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $8.00; 16-in., $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros., Room 731, 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- cago. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over halt a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed iirms. Manufactured by CLAX & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all desrlptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Twemlow's old English glazing putty. The best article of Its kind in the world. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills. Boston. U. S. A. Dreer's "Rlverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A,- Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 623 Ply- mouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Eadleln Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave,, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 90(r, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., PhUadelphla. Pa. Boiler flues for retubing boilers. Also flues for greenhouse piping, etc. Right prices and prompt shipment. H. Munson, 1433 North Wells St.. Chicago. Fifty boxes of 10x12 in. double glass at $3.00. J. J. STYBR, Concordville, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. GibUn & Co., Utlca, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 60,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee. BerUn. N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. LETTERS „ f^EAOV MISCEIiliANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind, Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists* snpplieB, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house in the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., 15 Otis St., Boston, Mass. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Seller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Fit greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton, O. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construrtion. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything In lumber, Adam Sehillo Lumber Co., 1606 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co.. 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS We have a half-million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices; 2%-in., $5.53; 2yo-in., $6.50; 3-in., $8.45; SVo-iu., $10.40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1,000, less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kabler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases. Jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & R'eed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 HerndoD St„ Chicago. Pots. We arc prepared to ship all styles and sizes en order. Write for prices. A. H. Hew* & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass, INSECTICIDES. Aphlne, $1 per qt.: $2.60 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt,} $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Refereitce Department, Write Us Aliout it. 1919. The American Florist. 405 CARNATION STAPLES. Carnation staples, 35c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- field, Mass, PlUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. WIRE STAKES. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Josepli Ziska & Sons, Cbicago, WIRE DESIGNS. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Phila., Pa. WHOI/ESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co., B. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A.. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn., Chicago- Coan, J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Proment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York, Hart, George B., Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kastlng Co.. W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kenalcott BroB. Co., Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New Yort. Eessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kubl, Geo. A., Pekin, lU. Mackie. William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Bxchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Ncldlnger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Plereon. A. N., Inc., CromwcU, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. 1866-1919 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. GREENHOUSE LUMBER /sTv/^S/N/S/W^/^ Mention the American Florist when writing The FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance of that State, and for 32 years has been considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O. H. It is safety in insurance. ^^1^ JOHN G. ESLER, secretary, SADDLE RIVER, N. J., for particnkrs. Mention the American Florist when writing '. Think of Advance when thinkiiiK of bu> ing anything iu Ventilating Apparatus and Greenhouse Fittings. You cannot make a mis- take in dealing with us, for we advise you correctly and guarantee everything we send you to give entire satisfaction. Write for catalog. Advance Co. Rictimond, Ind. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Poilworth Co., C. C, MilwaulJee, Wia. Polylsranaa, Geo. J., New Yorl£. Pyfer & C, A. T., Clilcago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. ■ Reid. Edward. Philadelphia. Pa. Reinberg. George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago, Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. RIedei & Meyer. Inc., New Torli. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwauliee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht. Geo. C, New Torll. The Long Island Floral Co., Broolilyn, N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Scbenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc., New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaugban. A. L., & Co.. Chicago. Welland & BIsch Co., Chicago. Wictor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co.. Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John, New York, i Zech & Mann, Chicago. :' iinrMitii iiiiiiir llllilitliltlllllllllllllilliuillllliuillllllllllllllllilr^ Bailey's I New Standard I Cyclopedia I of Horticulture I Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 PerVolnme Carriage paid to any part of the United States American Florist Co. 440 8, Dearborn St., CHICAGO | 3 r.llllltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllHlllllllllllllllllllllllllllimilll1lltllllll? If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout (t. 406 The American Florist. Sept. 6, D THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST [-] This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes _ the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business NOT n CAST IRON D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. DiaanBDBaH THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is oar policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. Kroeschell Bros. Co.nmc™* nBnHDBDBnad a Mention the American Florist when writing n B D B D B D B n lea Pots, Hanelne ketSf Lavrn VaseSt Urns, Etc. \iM Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "MosB Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO.. aOO Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest MannTactorers FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000. $2.25; 50,000. J0.7S. Manufactnred by W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y, Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writinp DREER'S "RIVERTON SPECIAL" PLANT TUBS No. Diam, Ea, 10 20 in. $3.25 20 18in 2.75 16 in 2.2S 14 in 1,90 Doz. $37.50 3U.00 26,00 22.00 100 $287.50 237.5U 195 00 168.75 No. Diam. Ea. Doz. ICO 50 12in $1.50 $15.00 $110.00 60 10 in 95 10.50 77.50 70 8 in 75 8 25 62.50 The Riverton Tub is sold exclusively by us, and is the best ever introduced. The neatest, lightest and cheapest. Painted ^reen and bound with electric welded hoops. The lour largest sizes are equipped with drop handles. Henry A. Dre er. Seeds, Plants, Bnibs and Snppiies, 714-716 Chcstnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at Lonlsville, Neb. Office: 926 Omaha National Bank Building. Mention the A merican Florist when writing George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers ol Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalogne. GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y. i^ -y iClT FLOWER BOXES lEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. -<- -► 1,000 Letterheadsl (IP nn 1 ,000 Envelopes f D • U U Good Stock — Send Cash with order. No samples sent unless postage Is enclosed. GORHAM PRINTEPY, INC. (42 Sontli rearlorn StrMt, OHICAQO. ILI,, We Print Everything 1919. The American Florist. 407 t^itt'ifftfiytyi'iffi'tA'i';' TRAOe K>I\riIlO riARK Pulverized Sheep- Pulverized C/irrLE Shredded Cattle n/lNURE PROTECTS YOUR CROP It is direct heat dried and sterilized, weed seeds, grass seeds, fungus and diseeise germs destroyed in a direct heat rotary drying process that does not change or destroy any of the valuable elements in crude manure. Air dried manures cannot be sterilized and usueJIy carry excess moisture that actually makes them cost more per ton than WIZARD BRAND even at the seime or a lower price. Look for the WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark tagged or printed on every bag. If it is not there you are not getting WIZARD BRAND protection for your crop and pocket book. Your dealer can get WIZARD BRAND for you if you insist or we will quote with freight rate on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. The Recognized Standard Insectioide A spray remedy for green, black, white fly, thrlps and soft scale. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $2.50 FUNGINE For mildew, rust and other blights af- fecting flowers, fruits and Tegetables. Quart. $1.00. Gallon, $3.C0 VERMINE For eel worms, angle worms and other worms working in the soil. Quart, $1.00 Gallon, $3.00 Sold by Dealers. APHINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY MADISON. N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ANTS KILLED WITH "Perco"Ant Exterminator 'A lb $U.25 lib 80 75 H lb 40 5 lbs 2.75 Barrels (prices on retnie^t). F O.B. Flushing. - — All Standard Insecticides. ManufucLured by PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., Inc., 151A Wasnlnbton St., Flushing, N. Y. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATAIiOO Buchbinder Bros. 1 S.LaSaUe St., Room 731. CHICAGO, ILL. IT retains its elasticity indefinitely, prevents breakage of glass, and does not crack or peel. Withstands heat, cold and dampness. Will adhere to wood, iron, stone, etc. Beds perfectly, and lasts as long as the glass lasts. If the glass breaks, Elastic Glazing Composition can be cut out without injury to the wood, as it remains flexible. Can be painted over immediately, or left without paint. Elastic Glazing Composition is used by the Government, several railroads, and specified by hundreds of architects. 121/2 and 25-lb. kegs 18c per lb. ^ barrel 16c per lb. 60 and 100-lb. kegs 17c per lb. Barrel 15c per lb. F.O.B. New York. Send for booklet and nearest agent. H. B. FRED KUHLS, 65th St. and 3rd Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MAjrUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD. LONDON, ENGLAND 408 The American Florist. Sept. 6, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 405 Allen Geo V 388 Allen J K 387 Alpha Floral Co..... 391 AmericanBulbCo.... I AmIingECCo 383 Andersons A 391 Aneermueller G H Co 384 Aphine Ml? Co 407 Astoria Florist 39) Atascadero SeedCo. .397 Avenue Floral Co... 392 Baer Julius 391 Barnard WW Co ..399 Barnes WJ 392 Bassett& Washburn .376 Baumer Aug 393 Baur Window Glass Co V Bayersdorfer H&Co. ?85 Begerow's. 390 Berger Bros 384 Berning H G 384 Blackistone Inc 393 Bodger J & Sons Co.397 Bolgiano J & Son... 399 B ram ley & Son . .393 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 394 Brenner Edvvard ..386 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 390 Broadway Florist ..391 Brown A J Seed Co.. 394 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 399 Bryan Alonzo J 402 Buchbtnder Bros .. 401 Buckbee H W ..397 BudlongCo J A 380 Buisman G A H & „Sons 401 Burpee W A Co ...397 California Florists. . .391 Cazan A B 339 Central Floral Co. ..393 Central Refrigerator & Equipment Co.. 379 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 408 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 379 Clark E B Seed Co.. 397 Clarke's Sons D ....389 Clay &Son 407 Coan JJ 387 Coles W W 398 Conard &)ones Co. .400 Cooke Geo H 393 Cowee W J 406 Coy HC Seed Co.... 397 Craig Robt Co 399 Danker Fred A 392 DardsChas 389 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Qo.390 Dorner F &Sons Co.399 Drakos Co 389 DreerH A 406 408 Duluth Floral Co... 392 DunlopJohnH ...390 Dwelle- Kaiser Co... Ill Eble Charles .-.389 EdwardsFold'gBox.406 Elm City Nuts Co... 400 Erne & Co 332 Excell Laboratories. II Eyres HG 391 Fallon Florist 389 Faust Hanryl 401 Florist SpecialtyCo.406 Florists' flai' Assn.. 405 Foerster Co Joseph .378 Foley Greenhouse „MfgCo Ill FordM C 387 Ford William P.... 387 FoxJM & Son Inc .391 Frauenf elder C 392 Freeman Mrs J B ..391 Frey C H 392 Frey & Frey ?92 Friedman 393 Froment H E 387 Futterman B-os 386 Galvin Thos F 391 Gasser J M Co 390 General Bulb Co... .^95 Giblin& Co 406 GnattOve Co The... 374 GodineauR& M.....397 Goldstein 1 387 GorhamPrinteryTnc.406 GrakelowChas H...390 GrandRapids FioCo.392 Grimm & Gorly 39? Gude Bros 389 Habermehl'sSons JJ.389 Hammond's Paint & Slug Shot Works. .Ill Hardesty & Co 391 HairiEon'sNurseries.400 Hart George B 387 Hart Henry 390 Haven Seed Co The. .^96 Heacock Jos Co 401 HeinlJohnG & Son. 392 Henderson A &Co... I Henderson Lewis.... 390 Henry Co The John. 383 lenshaw Floral Co. 387 lentz&Nash 386 Herr Albert M 401 Hess &Swoboda.... 390 Hession 391 Hews & Co AH. .406 Hill D Nursery Co .400 Hogewoning & Sons.3% Hollywood Gardens 390 Holm & Olson .^90 Holton&HunkeICo 385 Hort Advertiser 408 Sort Trade Journal. I'l Hurff Edgar F 396 Hurst &Son 396 Ickes-BraunMill Co IS' Idlewild GreeDhs.....'93 Imperial Gardens ...378 Jahn Hugo 390 Jones Percy .'83 Joy Floral Co 389 Kahler Pottery Co . .4C6 KastingW F Co.... I Keller Pott'yroGeo.406 Keller Sons J B 391 Kelway & Son' 397 Kennicott Bros Co.. 376 Kervan Co The 387 KesslerWm 387 KottmillerA 38) Kroeschell Bros Co 406 Kruchtenjohn 383 Kuehn CA 385 Kuhl Geo A 397 KuhlsH B Fred 407 Lager & Hurrel. ...401 LandrethSeed Co... 399 Lang Flo & NursCo.392 Lange A 389 Lecakes C & Co 38' Leikens 392 Levine & Co 373 Littlefield Florist.. ..392 Lockland Lum Co.. 405 Long Island Flo Co. 390 LoDgren A F ....399 Louise FlowerShop.39i McCallum Co 385 McGillRC&Co....396 McHutchison& C 0.399 Mackie William 387 Malandre Bros 393 Mangel 393 Matthews theFlo'st 391 Matthewson J E 389 May & I o LL 393 Meconi Paul 387 MetaireRidge Nurs .392 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWo-ks 382 Michell HenryFTo. 399 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 383 Millang Joseph A. ..386 Miller A L 398 Miller Floral Co.... 392 Miller & Musser 383 Mitchell John R 401 Moninger J C ' o... IV Morse CC & Co ... 395 Munson H 48 Murray Samuel 393 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger JosG Co 384 Newell A 392 N Y Tut Flower Ex.387 N Y Flor,l Co 39? Niessen Leo Co 384 North Shore Flo Co 392 Park Floral Co .... 391 Peacock E R Co 39i Pearson E W 391 PedrickGR&Son,.397 GREENHOUSE BEST BRAIVDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 LUIUBBR ST. CHICAGO, llit. Penn the Florist 393 Perfection Chem Co. 407 Peters& Reed Potty. 4C6 Petersen H A Ltd... 395 Philadelphia Whole- sale FloralEx 385 Philips Bros 392 PierceFOCo V Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 394 Pikes Peak Flo Co. 392 PillsburylL 39? Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.384 Podesta &Baldocchi 393 Poehlmann Bros Co 375 Pollworth C C Co. ..385 Polykranas Geo J ...387 Potter Floral Co ....389 PressingSeed CoWC394 Proto-Feed & Guano Co HI Pulverized Manure Co The 407 Pyfer AT& Co 376 Raedlein Basket Co. 378 Randall A L Co ....383 Randall'sFlo Shop.. 393 Randolph & Mc- Clements 392 Rawlings Elmer . . . .401 Ready Reference... 402 Reed & Keller 466 Regan Ptg House . . .408 Reid Edw 384 Reinberg Geo 383 Reinberg Peter 377 Rice Bros .385 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 395 RiRdel& Meyer,... 387 RobinsonJCSeedCo ..=95 Rock WmL Flo Co.. 392 Rodgers J W 392 Rohnert Waldo ....396 Rosery Floral Co ...393 Routzahn Seed Co.. 396 Rusch G& Co ?85 Saake O C 389 Safepack Mills 396 Sceery Edw 391 Schiller the Florist.. 391 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W& Son.. 4f 8 SchlingMax 393 Schmidt ChasL 39? Shaffer Geo Co 393 Sharp Partridge&Co.408 Sheppard H W 393 Sheridan Walter F..?87 Siebrecht George C..387 Simon & Son I N 395 Situations & Wants. 373 SkidelskySS& Co... I Smith A W&C0....39O Smith & Co E D .401 Smith & Fetters Co. 392 Smith Henry 392 Storrs & Harrison... 375 399 Stii'mppGE M.!....39) ThorburnJM & Co. .396 TonnetO \ & L A.. 38? Totty ChasH .399 Traendly& Schenck 387 Traveling Wholesale Florist 386 Trepel Joseph 391 United Cut Flo Co.. 387 Vaughan A LCo .. 377 Vaughan's Seed Store I 397 Vick's'^ODs J as 4C1 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co I Walker F Co 389 Weber FH .392 Weiland & Risch...383 Weir James 387 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 395 Wietor Bros 378 Williams Mrs E A... 393 Winterson CoEF...382 WittboldGCo ....389 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson . 391 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 382 Woodruff SD& Sons. 3% Yokohama Nuts Co.397 Young A L&Co ...386 Young John & Co... 387 Zech & Mann...?81 383 The Regan Printing Bonse ULRGB RVNS OF CATALOGUES -OUR SPECIA1.TY- HVRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct. ChicaKO Ko loss if you mend your split carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES 3.5o per 1000; 3,000 for Sl.OO. Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter Before & SOD Alter 422 Main Street, Springfield, Mass Mention the American Florist when writing Ireer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Greenbouses Drive eaiy and vae, becinte both bevels are on the lime tide. Can't twist and break the glass in driving. Galvan* Ized and will Hot lusu No rights or lefu. The Peeriese dazing Point Itpatented. Nootheislike^ h. Order from your dealej,/ or direct from os. 1000,90c. postpaid, f Samples free. EENBT A. DBEEB.L 714 Cbestnnt Strut^ rUlAdclphlA. Magic Fertilizers "FOB THE FLORIST" Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co. 809 Exchange Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago Mention the American Florist when writing Boiler Flues We make a specialty of handling care- fully selected Boiler Flues 4 inches in diameter and other sizes for Retubln^ Boilers. Also Flues for greenhouse pip- ing, etc. All flues are thoroughly cleaned inside and out, trimmed and are ready for use. General sales agent for Stuttle's Patent Clamp and Elbow for joining flues — no packing, no leaks. New Standard Pipe and all kinds of Greenhouse Fittings. Eight prices and prompt shipment. H. MUNSON Est. 1898 Phone Superior 572 1433 N. WeUs St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing ^niiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiitiiniiiniiiriiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiniiuiiiiiiitniitiiiiii^ Bailey's New I Standard Cyclopedia I of Horticalture I I SIX SPIjENDID VOIjTJMES I I Price, $6.00 Per Volnme | I Carriage paid to any uart I I of the United States. | I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. | I 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. TTf. | ^iiliiiiitiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiii.iiiiiniiiiiiiriiiiiiitiniitiiiiiiiiiiininriiiiiiiiitiini^ ^LL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Flo- rists wishing- to do business with Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it Is also taken by over 1.000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OF "H. A„» LrOWDHAM, NOTTS, ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when ivriting Mention the American Florist when writing LOHST imerica. is "the Praw af the J/esseI; tbere may be mare comfort Mmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. LIII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 13, 1919. No. 1632 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 t'opyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3. 1879. Published Evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Ptione: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00: Europp and Countries in Postal Union, 13.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann. Edwardsville, 111.- President: E. A. Fbttiers, Detroit. Mich., Vice Presideot; John Young. 1170 Broadway, New York. Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaba, Neb., Treas. Officers-Elect — A.L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., President; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O.. Vice- President; John Yodng. New York, Secretary; J. J. He89. Oraaha. Neb., Treasurer. The thirty -sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., August, 1920. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitiDn, Chicago- January, 1920. OFFtcERs: Theodore Dorner- Lafayette, tnd.. President; C. W. Johnson- Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J- B\UR, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave.. Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PARK SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual convention, Louisville, Ky., 1920- Officers : J. W. Thompson, Seattle. Wash.' President; H. W. Busch. Detroit. Mich.. Vice- President; Ejimett p. Griffin, East St. Louis- Ill , Secretary-Treasurer. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, at New York. September 23 25. 1019. Officers — Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., President: .John H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Ne.\t annua! mi-eting, Cincinnati. O., Septem- ber 24-26. 1919. Offherb: W.H.Atkinson. River view, Trenton, N. J., President; \V. B. Jones, HIghwood, Pittsburgh, Pa., LSecretary-Treasurer. PLANT QUARANTINE NO. 37. Discussed by Dr. C. L. Marlatt, Chairman of tlie Federal Horticultural Board, Washington, D. C, and Members of the Society of American Florists at the Detroit Meeting, August 2 1 . CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Next annual convention and exhibition Vew York, November 1919. Ukfk-Ers: Wm. W Vert. G^^eenwich, Conn., President: C. W. -Tohn ON, ;;12 W, I09tb street, Chicago, Secretary. Dr. C. L. Marlatt's Address. It gives me a great deal of pleasure to be here and make the personal ac- quaintance of the members of the So- ciety of American Florists, and to present, if I can, somewhat from your standpoint, the action of the federal horticultural board as it affects your interests and business. I have ah'eady spoken before a similar body on tins subject. I was invited to address the .\merican Association of Nurserymen in Chicago two or three months ago. It is quite possible that some of the per- sons present, heard me there, in which case they may hear a little repetition. I SDoke extemporaneously in Chicago, and I shall do so here. I intend to cover the subject in a somewhat differ- ent way, to make it of more direct ap- plic.ntion to the interests that are liere represented. I hope that I will be able to make myself heard throughout this audience: I noticed a moment sigo, when sitting in the back part of the 7'oom mvself, I had great difficulty in hearing what was being said: but if I do no?- m,nke myself heard, I hope you will excuse it, on the ground that T am not a public sneaker. This is about the second or third offense in my life. Object of Quarantine No. it. Tl.p O.iarnntine Aot and Quarantine Unlina- No. .S7 has been discussed so much in your papers, that T am a little nfraid that you m.ny have heard about as much of it as you care to hear, but inasmuch as T have never addressed directU' the class of people you repre- spnt, it seems to me desirable to go OA'e'- the subiect in a rather complete ^'av. so that you will understand our po\^fers what we are t'-ying ti do. and what wp ai'e trying to do in this special Quaran- tine Rilling No. 37. The Quarantine \r-f brieflv. is intended to protect the I'nitod .'States from the entry of new plant enemies. It provides for the es- tablishment of a quarantine whicli pro- hibits their entry from foreign coun- tries; it provides for the establishment of orders which regulate the entry from foreign countries, and it provides for domestic quarantines within the United States to stamp out, control, and pre- vent the distribution of newly estab- lished pests. It also provides for an absolute quarantine of the United States, as well as a regulated one. Con- gress lias appropriated, from time to time, large sums of money to be ex- pended in the work of this board for the extermination of the great pests of agriculture and horticulture in the United States. That, in a general brief way, is the field we cover. Result of Many Years' Effort. This act is the result ol: some 14 years effort to get legislation of tliis kind. This legislation began 20 odd years ago. and is the result of the old San Jose scale scare of that period. There was a big convention in Washington, at which all the states of the United States were represented, and a bill was drafted and presented to congress, to give quar- antine powers against various things and to control domestic intercourse and trafiic in plants. That bill hung fire, never got anywhere. It was re-intro- duced in congress perhaps six or eight times during the next six or eight years, and finally failed. There v/as no united effort behind it: there was no particu- larly strong effort to put it through, and it failed to become a law. Some eight years after that start, this coun- try was again alarmed ovc- a new sub- ject. It was found that certain stock coming from France, Belgium and Hol- land, was carrying with it, a large num- ber of nests of brown tail moths, well known in New England, and also nests of the gypsy moth. These were intro- duced in such large numbers that thou- sands were found in New York stato alone; yet there was no law to prevent 410 The American Florist. Sept. 13, th;it sort of pests coining in; >ve had no law to correct or control it. 1 her? was a risk of their being- distributed broad- cast over the United States. Without a law. the department of agriculture made a record of the importations, and fol- lowed them up and inspected tliem, and thlis thousands of nests were detected and destroyed, but perhaps others es- caped. That led to an effort to get a law which would control that situation. I was. unfortunately, the person who started that work, and hence all my troubles since. I drafted the bill, and l)reseiited if to congress, and it did go through the house in a few minutes. I mean in a few days or weeks perhaps, and would probably have gone through the senate, and would have become a law in 1900. but the nurserymen of the country heard of it, and they came to Washington to oppose it, in the sense that they wanted it held up and re- drafted to meet their needs and condi- tions. The statements they mads were perfectly reasonable and good, and wo, on oiu- own motion, withdrew the act from congress at that itage and held it up for discussion. The nurserymen were difficult to please. The foresters were not represented regarding the act at that time; (hey did not know of if. or were not interested; at any rate, they were probably not represented- The nurserymen then fought it for a considerable period. We introduced into congress from time to time, a dozen different bills as the result of the dis- cussions with the nurserymen, and the matter went on from one session to another. Opposition continued more or less, as the result of which there wa-i great difficulty in getting legislation. You may not know as much about con- gress as we do in Washington, but to- day, in congress, it is possible for one man to rise and say, "i ob,ject," to any new legislation, and that throws it out. That happened to this legislation. Pin- ally, it came to the point that I thought it was going through very well, but to my astonishment three men got up on the fioor of the house and antagonized it, men that I had never heard before had any interest in the matter. They were quite violent in their remarks about it, and about me. I was then more thin-skinned than I am now, I am getting used to it. Among these men was a Representative Mann, of Illinois, who was an eminent florist and gardener. Then there was a representa- tive from South Carolina, who had for many years been chairman of the agri- cultural committee, and Representative Rucker, \vho was one of the prominent democrats in the house, then, as he is today. Yet I remember that Mr. Rucker said he hoped this bill would be snowed tmder in such a manner that the author nt it would never dare to show his head around congress again. It did not have that effect. The next day, there was another bill introduced in congress. I concluded that if Mr. Mann, and these other gentlemen, were the men who were opposing the bill, I had better see them. I did not know any of them. I went into Mr. Mann's office. He was then fioor leader on the republican side. Mr. Cannoii was chairman, a very gruff and positive individual, the terror of the young congressmen. He had a large ofBce. I went in. He met me and very gruffly said, "I don't want to have anything to do with it. I never look at leg-islation until it comes to me on the fioor of the house." But I was not frightened. I did not run away, I stayed with him, and he finally listened to me, and in the course of a little while he became interested, and we talked about an hour. He said, "I will do something for you that I have never done for any man in my life. If you will leave that bill with me. I will write you what I think about it," Inside of three or four days I received a letter from him of 12 pages, in which he had analyzed the bill from top to bottom. We had a number of conferences, as the result of which the bill was enacted into law, A year later, I saw those other two men who had opposed it. Representatives Lever, of South Caro- lina, and Rucker, of Missouri, and they told me they hi.d no objection to the bill, now that they understood it. They said they had received word from some ious measure, and to oppose it, but they said tli0£e constituents did not own them, and now that they understood the bill, they would work for it, and -when that bill was passed, it was passed by the efforts of the three men -n'ho killed it upon its first introduction, and one of whom had said he hoped I woidd be so intimidated that I would never appear again before congress with a measure of that kind. The bill became law In 1912, seven years ago. Federal Board Acts as Executive. There has been a great deal of criti- cism of the enforcement of that act; you have heard a great deal about "one man power," and about "five men pow- er," and all that sort of business. This bill provides for its enforcement, throu.gh a board of five men, appointed by the secretary of agriculture from ex- isting officers in the department of agri- culture. This bo.ari is simply the execu- tive agency of the bill; it does not de- cide any of these quarantine measures, except as to their final decision; that is next to the final; the secretary of ag- riculture, himself, passes on every measure that is recommended by the board, and approves it before it goes out. That board olatains from the sec- retary of agriculture, and frona his hun- dreds of experts in different lines of floriculture and horticulture, and from its expert p?,tholog-ist and entomolo- gist, full information on every subject. There is also provided for under the terms of the act, public hearings which the board itself must conduct. The board, therefore, simply becomes . the executive and administrative oflice of the department in the enforcement of that act. It is not a "one man power," or a ".Ive men power," bat it represents the judgment of the whole department of agriculture, including- the secretary of agriculture. Moreover, that board has its relations with every state of the United States, with every entomologist and every pathologist of every state in the United States, all of whom are col- laborators A\ ith the board, and have an interest in the enforcement of the quar- antines. We have j'epresentalives in every state in the United States, and each state probably from one to 2.'5 or 30, It, therefore, is a representative body that covers the whole United States; it is not alone the department of agricul- ture in Washington, These representa- tives are your technical men in your universities, experiment stations and agricultural colleges, and are the men in charge of the local quarantine work. Further than that, it has caused the enactment of legislation in practicall.v all of the countries of the world -which do business with us in plants. I do not remember the number; about 20. per- haps .'JO foreign countries have passed legislation to meet the requirements of our plant quarantine act, and have ap- pointed central officers of inspection and local officers of inspection to exam- ine the tolant products exported from those countries, so that the effect of the quarantine act of the United States is Avorld-wide through the co-operation of other countries. Great Loss Througfli Foreign Pests. You have heard a great deal about foreign pests. What are these foreign pests against which we are concerned, and -n'hich we are trying to keep out of this country? I am not going to dwell very long- on this topic, because I think yo>i know a great deal about it from personal experience. Several years ago. we made very careful estimates of the losses occasioned by insect pests in the United States, showing that they ran upwards of .S1,000,000.(M'>0 a year. That was under the old prices of crops: under the present prices it would have run above .«2,n00,000,000 a year. That rep- resents a loss of about 10 per cent of the crops. In many instances, the loss -would run up to 25 or .30. yes, .W per cent. Occasionally, our wheat crop has a reduction of over 3-5 per cent. The'^e losses are occasioned by pests that affect all sorts of plants, fruits and farm crops, and more than ,50 per cent of the--.e insects and diseases have com^^ to us from foreign lands. Practically all of our worst plant diseases are of foreign origin. About .50 per cent of the insects are of foreign origin. Such old-timers as the hessian fly and the boll weevil affect our big crops. Then we have the alfalfa Aveevil. the clover weevil, the Japanese beetle, and dis- eases like potato v/art, wheat smut ami many others. There ai'e hundreds of Ihem altogether, all of them of foreign origin. Blister rust, citrous canker, all these things are familiar to you, per- l-iaps. Many of these, affect farm crops; they do not affect nurserymen, or flo- rists or horticulturists. I do not know of any veiy prominent injurious in- sects which affect the florists. Most of these are enemies to the big crops of the country, and therefore you can sea the relation they have to us and to our business. Probably one-half, certainly a considerable percentage, have come in with living plant stock. But quite a 1919. The American Florist. 411 C. L. ^Vashbu^n, Chicago. number have been introduced with flo- rists' stock, and with what you call ornamental horticulturists' stock. For example, the alfalfa weevil which is now largely reducirg the growth and the output of alfalfa over half a dozen states in the middle west, Utah and the surrounding- slates, was introduced with soil about plants, presumably. We cannot prove it, but that is the only w ay it could come m. It lives in the soil, and can only come in with soil that ha- come into Utah — soil about plants, which is the only soil which has come in. The clover weevil came in with soil about plants. The Japanese beetle was recently introduced from Japan in the soil about roots. The European ear wig made its appearance in Newport: our understanding is that it has reccntlj- come in with plants. The Oriental fri)it worm, which promises to be a )nQst disastrously destructive insect tf our fruit, peaches, apples, plums and fiears and all of oui deciduous fruits, was introduced with ornamental cherry trees from Japan. It started at Wash- ington and New York with importa- tions about the same time — 1911. \ could mention many others, but these are sufficient to illustrate the fact that a great many of these destr'ietive pests have been brought in with orna- mental plants. There iire a great many (•ther means of their entry other than plants, but .as we look oyer the record, and we have a record from v/ay back in the early colonial times to the pres- ent, we find that practically 00 per cent of , them have come in with living pl4nts- The hessian liy came in with stiiav/, \\hich was plant material, but w4s not living. The great mass of them arrive with living plants. .V few may. come in with mil that is intro- duced with things other thi'n plants. A great deal has been said in the florists' papers a'oout soil that comes in in other ways than on plants, in ballast in steel ships, etc. We hive inve3tig.ated that ve[-y fully. We have had men in the principal export cities, such as Neiv York, Philadelphia, Boston and New Orleans, to examine that soil, and we have found that the risk from that is almost negligible. Mcfit of that soil nr ballast material is sand, and t!ie soil thfit comes in is practically all excava- tion soil from digging the cellars of new buildings; it is not garden soil. There is some risk, I admit, but most of this material does not get into the agriculture and horticulture of this country. There are many. risks that we cannot exclude. Pe.^ts are bound to come in. The statement has been made in some of your journals, that unless we build a wall as high as Heaven around the United States, some will come :n. That is true; pests will com? in from time to time; but the records shoAv that the great majority come in viith living plants, hence, the desira- bility of ultimate control in that field. We have all of these hundreds of for- eign pests. We ought to have c.rust''e.l them out in all of this time, but we have not. Fortunately our records show that there are a great nia.iy more known ones that have not come in, ihan we have already obt.ained. We have been lucky in that: in fact, more so than we deserve. Insects and Diseases Classified. We Iiave recently compiled and pub- lished a catalogue of the dangerous enemies in foreign countries which should be looked out for, a hand book showing .3,1100 different insects. A cata- E. G. Hil , Richmond, InJ. logie is j.ieing- compiled of the fungus ■ Mseases of plants of foreign countries, and. I .am told tliat the number of those will be even larger than the insects cat.alogucd. Thousands have not been introduced that we know of. We do not know of one-half of the things in the Old World. Enormous areas there Iiave never been explored; all of China and much of the rest of the world is comparatively unexplored. Africa and much of Europe, even, is comparatively new ground. We do not knov. how many of these unknown insects there arc. any one of which may mean a source of greai danger. The greatest danger, jf course, is often from some- thing that vou do not know about. The Oriental fruit worm, which came to us from .lapan, we did not know of. Now Ihat we know it. we can inore closely ins]iect the Jp.panese cherry trees. Even our best investigators can examine 100 of these trees and not find it, the insect can so conceal itself. Our men have rpWi open the scions and found masses of eggs. It is the unknown things that you cannot .(ind that we ^lave to pro- tect this country from. We cannot do il by insijcction; that is impossible. These things are coming in all the time. T have mentioned many of them that have come in recentlj'. such as the Japanese beetle .and tiie European corn worm that we only heard of a year ag-o. There are also corn mildews, which have been so destructive in Australia. New Zealand and the Phillipines. and we have had one or two v.'heat diseases that were very serious, one of then called "take-all," properly so named, which has secured a big hjld in south- ern Illinois, md congress will be asked to appropriate hundreds of thousands of dollars to attempt to stamp it out. Veiy likely they will not succeed. The Oriental fruit worm is a.nother new one. There are man\- others tliat I could mention. They are coming in ail the lime. There has been a feeling that this act is a measure which bears heavily on Horiculture and horticulture. That is practically all we hear about. 1 made the point in Chicago, and I would like to repeat it very briefly, that it should be borne in mind that this act is very hioad-reaching, and that after all, Horiculture and hort'culture are some of the smaller matters of control be;n.pr undertaken under it. Congressional Appropriations. Congress is now appropriating for expenditure by the federal horticultur.ai iioard. nearly .$1,000,000 annually. It is appropriating through otlier branches of the department, to be spent under the directio.a of t'le board, and in co-operation with it, porhaps another million dollars. Altogether, congress will probably .appropriate this year, to b? spent in work under the beard, over .'f2.iXK>,0t)<». and of that sum I do not suppose that more than $1.5,000 is being spent to persecute and impede tiie businc-ss of the flra-ists and nurserymen. That does not mean that we are not Ijcaring rather heavily on those classes. b'lt it just happens that you do not cost us verv much money; some of the others cost us a whole lot. For in- stance, we are controlling cotton. We received an appropriation this year of !?000.f/X) to fight the pink boll worm. .vhich has a big hold in Mexico, and in some territory in Texas. We are spend- ing that monev to .stamp that out in Texas. We have i)0 men down there. \. K. M L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. 412 The American Florist. Sept. 13, We sometimes haye 2,000 men clean- ing- the ground, burning it off until we have cleared off every vestige of vegetrition. We control, under that ap- propriation, every bit of cotton im- ported into the United States. Fifty thousand bales are imported; $50,- OOO.O^^K) worth of cotton is imported every j'ear, in spite of the fact that we raise a lot ourselves, but this is long staple F.gyptian cotton, and the cheap cottons from China and South America. Every bit of that cotton is hpjidled bj the federal horticultural board. We have liuge disinfecting- plants in Boston, Seattle, etc. AVe have devised a new- system of disinfection, so that we can put the disinfectant into the center of the bales, at a co-:5t of $3 a bale. We control every cotton mill in the United States that uses foreign cotton. Wc interfere a great deal more -with the business of the cotton men and the cot- ion manufacturers in this country than we do with the nurserymen and florists, ;ind wo Lave not had a complaint from anv of thtim. They have paid the bills; they have realized the danger, and have been very willing to ha^ e all these measures enforced. I suppose congress will .appropriate at this session, $500,000 to control the European corn borer. It cost during- ihe last season $2.jO,0 men were very closely along the lines mat are now recognized in this quarantine, on the basis ot those recommendations, we made our own investigations, whicii had been going on all the time contem- poraneously. FiiiEVlly, we called for a nearing. That hearing was neid in Washington. After that, we took up tlie matter again, and investigated ii for some eight months before taking action. Men went through the coun- try, visiting various floral establish- ments, and we were in correspondence with florists and sought to investigate the subject from every angle so far as we could. Then, we provided a pro- visional quarantine, and sent that broad-cast through the country, had it published, and asked for ,a conference witli the trade. Unfortunately, in- fluenza came about that time, and com- paratively few men were in attendance, but the florists were represented. Order Result of Long Investigation. Finally, the quarantine order was promulgated. It was the result of long preparation, long investigation, it was not done in a hurry. There has been some criticism that the programme and announcement for these various hear- ings and conferences did not represent the quarantine as it was ultimately promulgated I think that is more of a theoretical than a practical objection. The programme that we presented was merely a tentative one with the state- ment that the board and the depart- ment would not necessarily be held to that recommendation, which was sim- ply presenting the idea for discussion. During the discussion at the time of the hearing, we covered the entire sub- ject, lllowever, this particular pro- gramrne provided for the exclusion of everythin.? after 1925, but it provided immediately for the exclusion of most of the tilings which are now excluded, and which were excluded the first of June cf this year. It provided for a graduated exclusion of the rest. AVIiat have we done? -We have ex- cluded June 1, the following year, the things that -nere provided for imme- diately. The great bulk of the orna- mental stock, all that which comes in with earth about the roots. We have prcvided for entry, and perpetuity so far as I Itnow, of a great deal of what we saw no necessity for tiie exclusion of, such as rose and fruit stocks, cer- tain bulbs, seeds, etc. I think, if you will balance the two things, you will find you are better off now than yoa were under the original programme. I think you will find that there is no material difference, and if there is any advantage, the advantage is on the side of the men who -wish to import classes of things that may now be imported. Of course, any qua.rantine action must hit somebody, and it hits im- porters. I am very sorry that it does affect them jnjurioti.sly. I do not blame them for criticising the board; that is an American's privilege. I have no doubt that if I were an importer, and my business was being affected, I would be probably as boisterous as any of the importers, and as bitterly or- poted to it. That cannot be helped, that is part of the business. If we were only to do the things that would hurt no- body, very little would be dons m this world. Risk in all Imports. I do ni)t wish to go into an elaborate discussion on Quarantine Ruling No. 37. I think you know the principle on which it "ivas based, simply this, that eveiytliing that conies in from abroad, has a risk attached to it. I do not sup- pose that there has been a single im- portation ot any sort, which if exam- ined by competent inspectors, such as we have in Washington, would not have been round to contain something that we do not want, some insect or disease. Tlierefore, the object of the quarantine was to recognize that tact and exciuuo everything tliat was not necessary. In determining- what was necessary, it was based on tlie question of whether it was available in this^ country, or could be made available. Our informa- tion on that was obtained from our experts. We. may have received wrong information; they may have advised us wrongly. If that is the case, the quar- antine win ce corrected in those lines, it is not the final word, and to that ex- tent, it is subject to correction. But, we base the thing- upon that principle that we would admit only those things tliat are believed to be essential to the floriculture and horticulture of this country, and exclude all the rest. Now the things that are abundantly avail- able in this country do not need to bo imported, and things that we can get along without, do not need to be im- ported. 1919. The American Florist. 413 S. A. Anderson, Buffalo, N. Y. Disinfection of Earih Not Effective. The great bulk of the things that are exchided, the great value of which I have no doubt, are thing's that come in with earth about the roots. I do not care to go into a discussion on that: it has beer, discussed In your papers. There is no human means of disinfect- ing- the e.-irth about joots, and earth is one of the principal thing's in bringing in pests, such as the clover weevil, the Japanese beetle, the Uuropean earwig, and soil diseases, "i'ou may bring- in the potato wart in earth, and it may remain there forever. If you bring in earth from England, you may bring in the potato wart and other diseases. There is no mijans of finding them, no means of disinfecting and killing them, except absolutely exclude all earth from entering. That aflects most of the things that you need, azaleas, box- 'woods, etc. The other things excluded are on the general principle that I have mentioned, those things that are not absolutely necessary, that we can get along without. Ruling: Not Prohibitive. Now I wish to say, what you all probably know, thxt under this quar- antine, no plants are absolutely barred from the C'nited States. The great point has been made in the criUcismc on the quarantine, that America had isolated herselt' from Europe and the Old World, and would never ag-ain get any of tlie fioricultural and horticul- tural productions of the experimeutors and speci.alists there. That is not true. No plants are barred by this quaran- tine. Provision is made for the entry of any foreign plant that is desirable or necessary: any new thing that is dis- covered or created by foreign plant men, can be brought into the tJnited States in sufficient quantities, not neces- sarily limited. Fifty thousand may be brought in if necessary, or in sufficient quantities to establish that plant on a production basis in the United States. Nothing on the face of the earth is ex- cluded by this quarantine except those things that are barred by special quar- antine. Kven those can be brought in undvr such safeguards as the depart- ment may place about them, when it is necessary to bring them in. This in\poi-tation can be made by any person. It involves a little trouble and explanation. Most of such importa- tions have been published and described by the department of agriculture, and it wo'ild take seme time to explain them here. But many new things can be brought in. It will not cost much more, and there will not be any more delay than can be pos.-sibly helped. AVe are perfeciing plans for the han- dling of this mat-3rial. by Avhich it can be brought in promptly by the hands of expert gardeners, who will be gath- ered from the interior. We are getting a number of requests for these special permits to introduce new things or stock not available in this country to establish production enterprises in the United States. We hope by this means to safeguard the entry of the necessary things, and yet to maite them available to any gro-^xer who wishes to go into the business. I wish to speak of another phase of that matter in a few moments, as to the future of your business. In all these particulars, we are much more liberal than Europe. For many years, ^^allace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Coni. Europe has had an absolute embargo a.gainst all American plants. If you have succeeded in getting any plants into France, Holland and Belgium, in the last 20 years, you have smuggled them in. Some florists have told mc that they got them in. I asked them how, and they did not tell nie. But we are much more liberal than are the European countries in regard to Amer- ican plants. Bulb Ruling: Doubtful. Now one subject, in regard to which the board is somewhat in doubt at present, as to the legitimacy of the quarantine, is the subject of bulbs. I wish merely to say now that we are looking into the matter of bulbs, and we will be glad to have your bulb men come in committee or conference at any time at Washington. We would like to go over the whole subject of bulbs, because if there is any weak spot in the quarantine, it is in the mat- ter of bulbs. As I said before, the board does not kno-w one bulb from an- other. I scarcely know a gladiolus. I would hardly recognize it if I were to see it Avhile walking down the street. We take an interest in horticitlture; Ave are not specialists by any means. This bulb matter was discussed by our bulb specialists for weeks and months before they finally submitted lists to us. We ■ have had information from the outside, and we are somewhat in doubt as to whether our specialists may not have been too strict and gone wrong. We are perfectly willing to correct any- thing in the quarantine that is unnec- essary, and the bulb matter may be one of those. The department permits the entry of SS per cent of the bulbs that were formerly admitted in bulk and value; it excludes about 12 per cent, it my informant is right, and I think ha is about right. The bulbs excluded are bulbs that are supposed to be ordinary and available in this country. I think those bulbs are abundantly available in the United States. It excludes also a large variety of bulbs that were sup- posed to be little commercial importa- tions that came from out of the way places where we know nothing of the enemies or diseases of the countries, or which, from their very nature, were such as could not be properly cleaned and disinfected. If there has been an error in that respect, we would be very glad to correct it. This quarantine is not necessarily final; but it is final, in my judgment, as to the main lines or recommendations in regard to bulbs. We cannot take further action until we get final and full information. Desires to Co-operate. I wish to say, that as a board, we do not resent criticism; we welcome it. If any of you have been rather stronj,' in your criticisms, it has not hurt us a bit. 'We are getting no money out of it. You cannot cost us anythmg. If we lost our heads, wa would be happier; we wculd have a great deal less to do; we could take some summer vacations; but I think we are all friends in this matter, that we all have a common purpo.se, and that is, the benefit to and improvement of American floriculture and horticulture. The department of agriculture is an agency established by the government for the benefit of the people of the United States who are engaged in cultivating anything- that John E. Lager, Summit, N. J. 414 The American Florist. Sept. 13, comes from the ground, and we want to work together, we want to co-oper- ate, we want to work for the benefit of all America. We have found that spirit of co-operation often. I gave several instances of it at Chicago before the nurserymen. We have had occasions where dangers have arisen, and where immediate action was necessary, and we could not take quarantine action in time to do the work. It takes time. ^Ve require notice of a hearing promul- gated and other details which we can- not do in a minute; it may take weeks, and months. In one instance, we had oc- casion to appeal to the horticulturists and nurserymen throughout the coun; try. and we had thousands of replies, endorsing the thing, and agreeing not to make shipments, especially of plants, throughout the country. Thus the nurserymen and hortictilturists prac- tically applied a quarantine to them- selves in co-operation with the board, which we appreciated. Research Appropriation Asked for. The nurserymen opposed the enact- ment of this legislation for a number of years, but when it came down to getting the law, they joined us in puL- ting that law through congress, and withdrew their opposition. The de- partment of agriculture has promised to establish a research office if an ap- propriation can be raecttred from con- gress for that purpose. I hope you gentlemen will back that idea in order to determine the best methods and the best situations of soil and climate ir, this countrv for the production tn the "United States of all those things that are now excluded. This big research proposition is of great interest to you, and to the whole country. I hope yon will join the department in that. Not Tariff Measure. Criticism has been made that this measure is a tariff measure; that it has been drawn for the purpose of pro- tecting certain persons who are en- gaged in raising home products. I think from what T have said, that you will know, without my adding anything further, that the protection side of it is accidental and incidental. The idea was to protect from pests. If you gentle- men, and others, get protection in your local production business enterprises, thflt is something that we could not help, but at the same time we are glad you are getting it. We have cut off by this action, a lot of material which was formerly obtained from Europe. Where are we going to get it? We expect you men to produce it. I have been advised from one end of the country to the other, that it can be produced in this country. I have had endorsements from Maine to California. I was in California a few months ago. I have seen in that state a magnificent horti- cultural development on the Hunting- ton estate of hundreds of acres. The superintendent in charge is one of the leaders in his craft in this country. I have seen there the most magnificent production of plants that I ever saw in my life, including one of the finest col- lections of cacti in the world, certainly in the United States. He showed me azaleas the finest I had ever seen. I should have said rhododendrons; ha showed me them as high as your head, and he said they could be produced In nnlimited quantities, but It takes time. Put America In Independent PositiOB. I believe the United States can be sufficient for itself; that is my personal opinion from what I have seen in going about the country, and what I have been told. It may take a little time but I believe we can make this country independent of foreign countries. If we have to give up a few things for a little while, we can make good on other things I got something out of the paper this noon, and some of your mem- bers were making statements similar to that, that this country can be made suf- ficient unto itself. Gentlemen, I have given you a very crude and hasty — I do not know how hasty — a discussion of the Federal Plant Quarantine Act and Quarantine Ruling No. 37. I wish to say that I am very much obliged to you for the at- tention you have given me. I wish you to feel that the department of agricul- ture wants to help you. We do not want to feel that you are antagonistic to us, and that you feel that we are trying to hurt you, but we want to appeal again to you for American horti- culture and American floriculture. Gentlemen, I thank you. THE DISCUSSION. C. L. Washburn, Chicago. I "Let me tell you our experience in importing seeds. We are growers of palm seeds and palms at Sierra Madre, in southern California, a little town be- tween Los Angeles and Riverside. When Quarantine No. 37 was passed and went into effect, we had orders for a large quantity of palm seeds to be imported from Australia. I wish to give you some idea of our business dealings with the federal horticultural board. We wrote immediately to the board and asked, in case we could not get our seeds in before June 1, what instructions we would have to send to Australia in order to bring them in? We received a prompt reply saying that our letter had been referred to the gentleman who was the chairman of the restricted importations, and in a few days we receive-i a letter from him, telling us how to have the material in which the seeds would be packed, ster- ilized by heat, and stating that we would be required to get a permit. We were uncertain whether to get the per- mit in Portland, by way of San Fran- cisco, or Los Angeles, so we asked for two permits, and received them both. Our business dealings with the board have always been very prompt. They have answered our letters without de- lay. Their restrictions were very sim- ple. We ordered about $2,000 worth of seed that we were unable to get in until after June 1 and the cost of ster- ilizing the packing material was less than $30, which Is a very small amount. "Regarding the growing of palms, the present price is very high due to the shortage, but southern California is an ideal place to grow them and this business is Increasing wonderfully there. As soon as the production is such that growers can provide palms to sell, prices are going to drop, and they will be lower than they have ever been before. Southern California can produce palms and turn them out cheaper than Belgium, and climatic conditions there are such that they grow very rapidly. "There is no question but what this new industry is greatly encouraged by this quarantine, and the quality of the palms which will be turned out from California should be very much supe- rior in the way of scale to those that have been imported from Belgium. There is very lltttle scale on the plants in California; you can almost say that there is no scale. Our firm has prob- ably between 300,000 and 400,000 palms there, and I do not think we have 25 that have scale on them, which is a neglible quantity. "As regards transporting palms from California to the east, this will have to be done in carlots, and the freight does not cut much of a figure; it only amotmts to 25 to 30 cents per plant, so that California will eventu- ally be the place that will produce the palms in this country. The Japs there have embarked in the palm business, and when they start at anything, they can grow cheaper than anybody else, and they are going to push their prod- uct along-. "I think Quarantine No. 37 is one of the best things we have. We all know what it is to try to grow sick plants and get them well. It is the most ex- pensive thing that a grower can in- dulge in. It eats a hole in your pocket- book quicker than anything else, try- ing to cure diseased plants. The im- portations we received after the quar- antine was in effect, showed mncb better quality than anything we im- ported during the last five years. It would seem as though the exporters of these palm seeds were getting a training, you might say. They have to give a better grade of seed; other- wise they are afraid that the custom- house will not permit entry under the horticultural board's ruling, so they gave us a very much better class of seed after the quarantine was enforced than we received before. I think that this quarantine is going to be the best thing that the florists have ever had. I think that we should co-operate with the board, and do all In our power to help. It is going to put big money in our pockets by giving us good, strong, healthy seeds, which is the greatest asset that we can have. I am a grower, and have been a grower for the last 27 years, and in this business I know what it Is to try to grow poor stock — you cannot make it pay. Tou need the very best stock to start with that is available, and the board is helping us to get good stock. That is the main point. We should recognize them, as- sist them, and co-operate with them all we can." Prof. H. B. Dorner, Univ. of Illinois. "I am here as a representative of the University of Illinois. I wish on this occasion to go on record as ex- pressing personal views, and not those held by the Institution from which I come. I was very much Interested in hearing Dr. Marlatt on this subject. I wish to say that I am also in favor of quarantine, but I am in favor of a sane quarantine. There are two or three points he brought up that were very much against him. The speaker said that the board consulted people all over the country, in all our states, 1919. The American Florist. 415 Chas H. Gr3k3low, Philadelphia, Pa. and he mentioned the entomologists, but I have not, as yet, been able to find one case where a man in the horti- cultural department, who was not an entomologist, has been consulted. He says that they consulted the entomol- ogists, and later on, he told us that they were so incompetent, that in the District of Columbia, they could find as many insects on the importations com- ing in there, as was done by all the rest of the country put together. "There has been published, as the speaker said, a list of all the insects that have been found on the importa- tions that have come into this country. There is one peculiar thing about that list, however; if there is a horticultur- ist connected with our experiment sta- tions, who wants to secure that list, he cannot do it. I have seen the list, because we happened to get hold of it through the entomologists' library. We could not get it into our own college library." Dr. Marlatt: "They have been given to everybody who applied for them regardless of who they were." Prof. Dorner : "We have not been able to get it so far." Dr. Marlatt : "Then you have not applied." Prof. Dorner : "I have not. but others have. The statement was made also that a copy of the quarantine was sent broadcast throughout the country to everybody that was interested. The University of Illinois has 28,000 square feet of glass; we have the largest hor- ticultural equipment or floricultural equipment in the country for experi- mental and teaching work. When we wanted a copy of that, we had to write to Washington for it. No members of the department, at least I nor any of my associates in floriculture, received copies of that qimrantine. "The speaker also says that he re- ceives no pay. He may have had those duties thrust upon him, but he is being paid no doubt by the government just the same; if not, from the same fund. If I am sent out to a certain piece of work that is not directly connected with mine, I am still being paid by the fund as usual, but perhaps not from the new funds. "The speaker also says that the cot- ton men are very well satisfied with the way that the cotton quarantine is handled. We also would be very well satisfied if we could get into the coun- try, and get into our trade, the ma- terial that we want. The cctton man- ufacturer may have had to pay for the Inspection of that cotton, bCit when he got through he did not have to grow the cotton. He had it. The two cases are not the same. "Another point. He says that they had to determine what we can get along without. I want to say some- thing here, not for the florists, but I want to say it for the people wlio en- joy these things, the millions of people in the country who are directly inter- ested, perhaps. The speaker says that he does not know the difference be- tween a gladiolus bulb and other plants, and he is not sure whether those are gladioli on the desk there, He also says that the other members of the board knew very little about it; yet here are five men — five — who are telling the millions of people in this country wha.t they have to get along without, and without giving them any voice in the matter. I thank you." J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. "I have been living with this quaran- tine question ever since it started. I should not have come to this conven- tion, because I was not feeling as I should, and I was also very busy, but I did not want to let the people in the section of the country east of us, go Jos. Manda, 'West Orange, N. J. by default as the nurserymen did. We expected to get, as our president told us at the beginning, a good deal of enlightment from this talk. Most im- fortunately, the enlightenment does not go very far. We did not get enough enlightenment to see how to arrange the conduct of our business, 12 months hence. We are groping. So far as I know, the federal horticultural board, or perhaps I should say the federal anti-horticultural board, is groping just as much as we are; but we are groping as the result of their groping. Groping with them — well, according to how things are done evidently does not seem very much; it is a matter of no pay, no loss. It seems to be all very well, but that, is not our case by a long way. The cotton men paid probably two or three dollars on a bale of cotton worth .$100 or more; two or three per cent. If we could get our plants, we would gladly pay a much larger per- centage than that. I went to that meet- ing on the 28th day of May. 1918, and it was fairly well understood, given out and acquiesced in by the board at that meeting, that we should have a number of years in which to adapt our- selves to this severe measure. What did we get? Some high officials in the department of agriculture advised U3 that this board meant to do on the 28th of May just what it said it would do, but that they got the war fever, if you please, to do things in a sweeping manner, and they took the advice of those entomologjists that are associated with them, and are a part of their or- ganization, and they practically laid it down and finished it. "Dr. Marlatt told us today they would permit entry of a certain num- ber of plants. They let in hyacinths, which are the most dangerous thing, and whicli are more likely to carry in- festation than snowdrops, soillas, chion- odoxas, bulbous irises and 40 or more other bulbs and tubers heretofore im- ported, which are now excluded. All tubers cannot come in. Who ever found anything in the scillas? The irises are not infested, but they cannot come in. They are just as clean as the tulip. The Spanish iris, the New Holland iris and the irises from Levant are all as clean as the tulips. They say we get in so many plants. Gentlemen, we receive hyacinhts, tulips, daffodils and lilies; we get in one crocus, while all the other corms are shut out. The freesias, ixias, sparaxis, cyclobothra, bessera, gladiolus, watsonia and other corms are shut out, from which there would be no more danger than in ad- mitting crocuses. We import lily of the valley, which is a fibrous rooted plant. They say we get in other plants, such as roses and fruit stocks. WTiy, those are not plants, they are the roots — they are only the roots of things that we are going to growr. "Then look at the price since this went into effect. The price next year will be six and a half cents apiece, and before they were about half a cent. It does not seem to me that there is any good reason for these ofiicials in Wash- ington excluding bulbs by wholesale. If they had been reasonable, or as our friend, Mr. Dorner, from Urbana, says, 'sane' in their action, we might have obtained all the bulbs, tubers and fleshy roots that are free from soil. They object to the soil, bat they say that we can get in almost anything that we want to. What is the matter with getting in azaleas with the soil washed out? What is the matter with getting in small conifers with the soil washed out? There is plenty of sterile material; there is plenty of peat moss which is dug out from 40 to 50 feet be- loAv the surface of the soil, and 1 do not believe there are any insects down there, Mr. Chairman. I do not believe there is any fungus down there. I be- Prof. H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111. 416 The American Florist. Sept. 13, lieve, that .'s the very material that ■will preserve azaleas and plants of that kind by which they can be safely brought here. . "I am not going- to talk long, but I understand these people tell us that this quarantine may be amended. We have had different statements from the department of agriculture as to that. A high official of the department was in Boston last spring, and he told us that this quarantine had come to stay, and stay forever. We are told today, in principal, that it will stay forever, and then we are told that it is subject to amendment. We have been told that by the gentleman today, and I have been so informed by other officials of the department, but we get no inti- mation as to the character of the amendment. There are many amend- ments necessary, it would seem to any reasonable horticulturist with any kind of sane views; there are innumerable things that may be safely admitted, and which would be of great value to horticulture here. It is said that they are permitting entry of 88 per cent in bulk, or in value of the bulbs. That might have been so at the time that computation was made, but I question if such a statement "would apply now. "We know that a great advance in horticultural interest is due to the gar- den clubs of America, and to the ladies who have organized to conduct them. Their interest is not largely in green- house plants, because they go to their estates in the spring, and they remain there during the summer, and they want all the little bulbs that the florist perhaps does not want. They want 40 odd varieties that Ave used to catalogue, that we now have to eliminate, little things such as the Spanish iris that comes first in the spring, and a number of other irises. They want them be- cause of their beauty. "I would say. Dr. Marlatt, that un- wittingly, perhaps, you have struck the science and the art of horticulture the hardest blow that it has ever received. Horticulture has begun to take hold of the people all over the wolrd. You can see even in their little windows in Switzerland, where there are so many rocks that they cannot grow anything but in window-boxes, what an interest they are taking in flowers. If the in- terest in horticulture, due to the vicis- situdes of war, is to continue In this world, America must take it up, Amer- ica must carry It forward. We have the organization, we have the amateur interest in gardens, in horticulture, and in civic beauty, all of which have tend- ed to improve our national character, and to elevate the desires, the tastes and the morals of our people through the flowers they plant in their gardens and which beautify their homes. But you. Sir, have struck this the hardest blow that has ever been struck since the Pilgrims landed 300 years ago on Plymouth Rock. "I would like to talk for about half a day on this subject, but I am not going to. But I do say that this board, whether intentionally or not, has seemed autocratic in its action in cut- ting off everything and disrupting our business which we have spent our lives in building up. The manner in which this has been done seems to me very cold-blooded, and if amendments are coming, as some of the ofiicials in the department of agriculture suggest to us, and lead us to hope, we trust that such amendments will be sufficiently comprehensive. We cannot ask these men to repeal or rescind what they have done, because gentlemen that would show them up as foolish. The trouble is. in considering an amend- ment, .they look upon the amendment that they will give us as in a degree 'an admi.ssion of error in their judgment in applying this quarantine: and if the amendment balances the degree of er- ror in judgment, it will have to be enormous. I agree with Mr. Dorner, that if they did consult, they have not followed the advice given as the result of the consultation. One of the ablest horticulturists who has been maligned by this board is J. D. Eisele. He is a good fellow. "There is no use in my continu- ing. I have no feeling- nor a word to say against the personnel of this board; but as an administrative body, I must say that I must severely criticise the whole conduct of the fed- eral horticultural board; and this is not propaganda. I have done no prop- aganda. Mr. Eisele has tried to do it, but with me, this is not due to Mr. Eisele's propaganda. I think one of the unfairest statements ever made was the circular of the federal horti- cultural board regarding J. D. Eisele. To my mind, it amounted to almost percecution. What we want are amend- ments, substantial amendments, that will help us in our business, and we want to know something about them soon, so that we may not get relegated out of business before them come." Chas. H. Grakelow, Philadelphia, Pa. "At a meeting of retailers, I was asked to speak on this subject, if I thought it advisable. Talking of bug- oLogy, reminds me of a family in the central portion of Pennsylvania, who entertained an entomolog-ist for a three or four weeks' vacation. When he went home, the farmer was heard to exclaim, "Thank God he went! He showed us bugs in the vinegar, and in the water, and he took half the pleasure out of life on the farm," I am afraid that the entomologist who is dealing with one subject continuously, is very much like the surgeon, who, after he has operated along surgical lines for a num- ber of years, reaches the definite and positive conclusion, in his own mind, ■tliat it is impossible to cure or rectify any physical ills without the aid of the iknife and the ether cone. "The retailers, in their conference, asked me if I deemed it advisable to submit two questions that they would like to have answered. The first one was if the bugs that come in on plant importations are so destructive as they are pictured to be, how does the board explain the luxuriant condition of the vegetation in the countries from which importations are made? The second point that they wanted to know is this : Why. on the board, there is not a fair representation of the growers who h.nve spent a lifetime in their endeav- ors? Why are they not represented there, and given the opportunity to give the board the benefit of their prac- tical experience? Is it possible to con- ceive that you men, and those whom you represent in the organization, have accumulated the money that you have and built up the business you have, as the result just luck and ignor- ance? Should you not by this time know something about growing plants; and if legislation is to be promulgated and put into effect, which is as drastic as this, should you not. at the time, be consulted, instead of allowing it to be left entirely in the hands of a man. or a committee, who in turn, designate one man — with all due respect to the Doctor — to present their side of the case, who says that he hardly knows one bulb from another? . I want to say in conclusion, that if you want a suit of clothes, you do not go to a tinsmith, for if you did you would have to use a can-opener to get in and out of it." President Ammann : "Gentlemen, let us confine our remarks, and make them as short as possible, because we want to get through this afternoon." Dr. Marlatt : "I have to catch the 6 :20 train, and if I am to answer any of these remarks, I must do so soon." President Ammann : "Make it brief. We want to give the Doctor an oppor- tunity to be heard." John E. Lagfcr, Summit, N. J. "Some time ago, I had an interview with the federal horticultural board in Washington, in regard to orchids. The board was very courteous to me, so far as that is concerned, and I asked sev- eral questions as to the reasons for the total exclusion of orchids, and also asked if the board knew of, or had ever found any dangerous insect pests being introduced on orchids? To that I ob- tained no reply. It finally came out at the end of the conference, that the little red ant was being introduced into the United States. It is quite possible that some of those red ants would come in on orchids, but it is also possible that they come in on everything that comes from the tropics, and so far as I am concerned, that is of very little signifi- cance. That was one reason given. The most important reason, so far as I could make out at that time, and also from what I gather here from the Doc- tor, they considered in making up this Quarantine No. 37, what was essential, and what was non-essential to horti- culture, and unfortunately for me, or- chids, in general, with their hundreds of thousands of ramifications and spe- cies, were classed just in one lump as non-essential. I do not know what led the board to take such a view, that orchids more than anything else were non-essential. Who is going to tell what is essential and what is non- essential? We are free men, and we demand that we be allowed to exercise our i-ights. Who is going to tell us what we are going to grow, or are not going to grow? This the board has done. The Doctor has said that the reason why orchids, or anything else, were excluded, was because they were not essential. Now assuming that all these things that they have said are non-essential, have never brought any insect pests into the country, would that be a good reason to exclude them because they are non-essential, when they have never found a dangerous in- sect pest on the same? Apparently, that is where the orchids are placed. They cannot prove that afly insect pests have been spread by them, and it is not likely, because they are purely tropical plants, and such insects would not live in our climate. If we were to take up this whole matter seriatim, item by item, we might possibly put things in this quarantine that it is per- fectly justifiable to put there, and which if the members of this society, or the country at large, want excluded, by all means do so; but to arbitrarily cut out everything because these five members of this board say they are non-essential, when they do not know whether they are so or not, is not right. In talking to the board, I asked them not to be offended with what I was going to tell them, because I was going to speak to them very frankly, and one member of that board said at that time, as the Doctor said here, that he -welcomed criticism. I said very nearly everything I had to say. I told them I would not speak behind their ~ backs. Two days after, I received a circular from the secretary of agricul- ture stating that the thing had been put through. Wliy did they grant me an interview at all two days before? It was cut and dried beforehand. "Now. another matter in regard to these non-essentials. They excluded or- chids from all the central South Ameri- can arid East Indian ports because they are non-essential; then they admit from all South American ports, bananas by the ship-loads, not even fumigated. They come in by the cargo, at least hundreds of thousands of them every year. How can you reconcile these things? Bana- nas are taken from the plantation and carried right to the steamer and ship- ped to New York without being either inspected or fumigated ; but the poor orchids that come from the healthiest 1919. The American Florist. 417 regions, where they grow, are put in boxes and fumigated until 50 per cent of them are liilled, and tlie other things come in without any fumigation wliat- ever, although they come from the same parts of the world. Is there not something there that is worth taking up and doing right? "I was told by the federal horticul- tural board, that orchids can be raised from the seed. This is true to a cer- tain extent, but it takes too long, and the board apparently thinks that cat- tleyas are the only orchids there are, or hardly any others have been or are being raised. Where or how are we going to get such species as vandas, oncidiums, dendrobiums and many more for which we have a market? I also told the board that our stock of cattleyas for cut flowers was depleted, and that it would be impossible to re- plenish them in the short time allowed by the board. To this statement the board asked why we could not propa- gate from the old stock on hand and thus fill our houses? This suggestion being so absurd, I did not attempt to answer it, and I am not going to at- tempt to do so now. Therefore, I be- lieve this body should have representa- tives on that board who would under- stand the different branches of the trade. I do not say the board acted with any bad intentions; probably their intentions were good, but they made a mess of it, and as for my business, they have created havoc." President Ammann : "I think we ought to give the Doctor an opportun- ity to answer a few of these questions that have been asked. We ought to have both sides of this. The Doctor wants to make his train. We want to cut our remarks short." Dr. Marlatt : "If I can get hold of a telephone, I will have my transporta- tion countermanded. I want to hear all of this. I do not want to cut it short." President Ammann : "There is a great deal of repetition which I do not think is necessary. We can get through here very readily so that the Doctor can, make his train." DrTTWarlatt : "I think I will give up my train, Mr. Chairman, with your per- mission." Jos. A. Manda, West Oranjfe, N. J. "I will be as brief as possible. My subject covers the same ground as Mr. Lager's, namely, orchids. During the great war that we have gone through during the last two years, there was not an orchid imported into this coun- try; an embargo was put on their im- portation, which we were willing to suffer under the circumstances. After the war was ended, and the armistice was declared, then we had a perfect right to import plants again into the country. We could not import orchids, of course, except during two months in the year. I wrote to Washington and asked them what their ruling would be In case orchids, then or- dered, did not come through by Jime 1. I received a very short reply from them saying : 'If you want to import nurs- ery stock, and get it in before June 1, you must get it by June 1.' I got back at them. I wrote to that gentleman : 'Do you not know the difference be- tween nursery stock and orchids?" But. as was admitted here by the Doctor, they did not know. "I have spent considerable time in studying this quarantine law. I want to say, like my friend, Mr. Dorner, that I believe we can grow the greater part of the excluded stock in this country, but, for heaven's sake, give us a chance to get ready for it. They told us orchid men, we could raise them from the seed. Doctor, do you know how long it would take an orchid to produce a flower? If I would start to try to do that after I arrive home, do yon know how long it would take?" Dr. Marlatt : "Five years, I guess." Mr. Manda: "Well, you can just dou- ble that, and then I will not guarantee one flower on five per cent of them. I think a great injustice has been done to the orchid men especially, because absolutely no avenue has been left open for us. They say, 'Raise orchids.' What are you going to raise them from if you do not have the species? What are you going to raise them from — cucumbers, or watermelons? With the condition that existed during the war, we are in bad shape. How many plants are in flower today? At one time, I had the largest lot of them in the country. Now I have just 16 plants. Fortunately, one of them is coming into flower. The injustice to us is in the fact that we have absolutely no avenue left to get on our feet after liv- ing through this terrible war. I am speaking for myself. My line of busi- ness is to cater to private estates, and during the war, 90 per cent of them were closed down, and the other 10 per cent were not in the market for any- thing. I said : 'I am willing to sacri- fice everything if I can get my good boys back from the war. I can get on my feet again as soon as the country gets normal.' I was just beginning to get on my feet, when this quarantine came along and killed all but five per cent of my business. "They tell us we can grow hybrids. We cannot grow hybrids unless we have the species. I will guarantee if you have 100 plants, you cannot figure on getting 200 blooms from them at Christmas. I will guarantee there is not a man in the country that can pro- duce 25 blooms from 25 hybrids of any given variety. I quite agree with Doc- tor Marlatt that there are certain things that can be grown, if they would give us time, say two or three years; but they should give us a chance in this reconstruction period to get upon our feet after we have gone down. There is not an industry in this whole country that suffered as much as the florist industry during the war. I will defy anybody to name one. I think that justice should have been done to us; we should have had an op- portunity to get upon our feet. As I said, it is all right to put art embargo on anything that we can produce, but there are certain things we cannot pro- duce in this country, and orchids are one of them. I thank you." E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. "I want to say that I went to Wash- ington, and was in favor of combat- ting the department, and opposed to the enforcement of this prohibition against the importation of plants, but after I had listened to the arguments, I was convinced that there were two sides to this question. I weighed the matter, and while I do not endorse all the provisions of Quarantine No. 37, I do say it has in it elements of_ good for the florist trade of this country. I have listened to the arguments put forth here, and many of them seem to be very childish and far-fetched. You have not met the propositions put forth by Dr. Marlatt. You have forgotten one great fact that he has put before you. namely, that the agricultural in- terests of corn and wheat and cotton in this country are far greater than our interests. Sometimes, as we had to do in the past war, we have to give up some of our interests that are very dear to us. Now I feel sorry for the orchid men. I think they have suffered great hardships. There is no question about that, but on the whole, a lot of this opposition that has been brought forward against this thing is foolish and childi.sh. When I went to Wash- ing;ton, I heard a statement made there that we could not grow roses in this country, and I thought, "that is a strange statement to make." Further- more, they said they could not grow palms in this country, but Mr. Wash- burn has told you how they are doing it. I know one man who has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in tlie palm business. We are going to have palms. Another thing. If a quaran- tine law is good for France and Ger- many, it ought to be good for us. I have had a devil of a time getting a few roses into Germany. I had to.' smuggle them in; if that is good for those countries, why is not the same kind of a quarantine good for us over here? That is what I would like^to know. .;, "In regard to Mr. Dorner's state-,' ment, I was amazed and surprised that; lie should get up here and talk as he,- did this afternoon. He had an oppor- tunity to read that quarantine ruling a thousand times. It has been pub- lished in all our journals. Why did he not read it? He says it was not sent to him. He also said that he had not been consulted. I do not know whether he is piqued about it or not, but I know that our entomologist at Indian- apolis knew all about it, and he knew about it intelligently. He is an intelli- gent man. He condemned a year or so ago some 20,000 roses for us, but he was right in a great majority of .the cases. These entomologists are right; they are working for our best good. "Speaking about corn borers, they affect all our western country. How does that immense corn crop, that great industry that extends all over the United States, measure up in im- portance as compared with Mr. Farqu- har's business? We have to give up some things for the greatest good of the greatest number. I am sorry, as I said, for the orchid men, but we all have to submit to those things that are for the greatest good of the nation. "I am amazed at another thing. That you have tried by sarcasm to discount what the Doctor has said to you. He has talked to you in a plain, straight- forward manner. He has not varnished things over at all. How have you met him? You have not met him fairly, not a bit of it. Another thing I object to. It was stated in our horticultural publications that the oflicers of this so- ciety were to be condemned for invit- ing Doctor Marlatt here; that it indi- cated that the society did not have confidence in their case, and were try- ing to work up a prejudice against him. I want the Doctor to understand that the great majority of the florists in the west are with him in the en- forcement of this ruling. I believe in it. It is going to win out. Some of these other fellows say that we cannot grow this, and we cannot grow that; they are either prevaricating, or they do not know what they are talking about. I want to bespeak for Dr. Mar- latt a hearing. I think he will answer a whole lot of you fellows in a manner that you cannot gainsay." J. G. Esler, saddle Fiver, N. J. "Is it the corn borer that they are so afraid of; a worm that bores in the end of the ear of corn?" Dr. Marlatt : "It is a worm that has come in from Europe where it has been known for perhaps six or eight years. It is little known here; this is the sec- ond year. It works in the corn from the root up to the tassel, and goes out into the ear. As many as 300 worms have been taken from a single stalk of corn, perhaps half a dozen in each ear. It works in the field corn. Fortunately, or unfortunately, it is in the sweet corn country now, and we do not know what it will do in field corn yet; it is too early to say. It may have no relation to horticulture, but it does feed on everything that has a stalk. big enough for it to get into. It will get into every one of these flowers in front of me. 418 The American Florist. Sept. 13, which are evidently not all gladioli. I know enough to say that. It will affect any barnyard grass very quickly and florist or ornamental stock that you grow in your garden. It has been found in such stock. We have discov- ered it in Massachusetts in 48 different kinds of plants. It may have come from Europe in some of these importa- tions that are named or in importa- tions of other things. There is another corn worm that works in the way that you say and is widespread throughout the country." Mr. Esler: "There are two kinds. One works up through the heart of the corn, the other bores in from the end and spoils the ear. What I want to get at is whether this is a new thing, or an old thing?" Dr. Marlatt : "Brand-new." W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J. "Personally I want to thank Dr. Mar- latt for coming here and being with us. The only thing I regret is that the Doc- tor, and his associates, have not done so during the many years they were contemplating putting this Quarantine No. 37 in force. I do not want to speak on any special subject, because I am interested in horticulture in general, but I cerainly would reverse myself if I should say that we could not grow most of the things in this country. I said we could before the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society and other bodies, and I repeat it today, but i certainly taice exception to the state- ment that we can grow roses. We cannot grow enough roses, either green- house or out-door roses. We want time. My father was a florist; I was born on a farm, and brought up under those influences. I was never blessed with great learning, but I had some common sense. I used to watch the swallows looking after their young ones when I found a nest in the fence corner. They used to carefully feed them until their wings had grown and they could fly, and then they had to take care of themselves, and were ready for any- thing that came along. I agree with the Doctor that we can grow most of these things; we certainly can, but it takes time, and it takes capital. They talk about starting to grow palms in California, but how many years does it take to get a specimen plant that you are prbud of? This country has grown by leaps and bounds, and horti- culture is keeping pace with its other advancements, and we are eventually going to be able to produce the ma- terial that our patrons demand. We have had to get hemlock and a few spruce from Europe, some of which are even native to this country, but which we had no chance or time to grow in sufficient quantities to supply the demand. If this horticultural board had given us four or five years' time, with the restrictions such as they are, we would have no chance to complain. The Doctor admits that some of these Insects presumably have been imported with the horticultural stock, but that does not say that we are criminals. There was other stock imported that would bring them into this country. They say that some of them come in with straw. The Doctor will admit that horticulture and floriculture are the most advanced part of agriculture. Why should we be singled out? Why should we suffer to save the main body? I will give you a little experi- ence I had lately." (The speaker here told of the experience he had in sending an exhibit, similar to the one that he displayed at this convention over to Canada, and upon his desiring to bring the exhibit back into this country, he found it was necessary to get authority from the federal horti- cultural board, and they advised him that the board could not issue a permit for the re-entry into the United States of nursery stock, or any other plants or seeds shipped from New Jersey to the Canadian horticultural convention at Toronto). Dr. Marlatt: "Who signed that let- ter?" Mr. Manda: "It -was signed by Mr. Palmer. Now gentlemen, here is the thing in a nut-shell. I was taking plants grown by me in the United States to exliibit in Canada, and why should I not have the right to bring back the same plants that were in- spected in New Brunswick and stamped as O. K. on the side of the case? Yet I was not allowed to bring those plants back into the United States. How would the learned Doctor Uke it, if he had occasion to visit Canada and they permitted him to go in, but when he tried to come out, they would say : 'You are an American citizen, but you may have contracted some germs of small-pox on your trip through Canada and you cannot come back to the United States.' I do not wish to be harsh on the Doctor. I am a man of common sense, I work hard, and have done so for 46 years in this line of business. I fully agree with a good many of the things he said, but I cer- tainly do hope that the Doctor will leave this body with the impression that we are hard-working men, the same as the farmers. We do not want any favors and have never asked for them. "When I was in Canada, I was asked, 'How do you get on for coal?' I said, 'I have a lot of old mattresses and blankets in readiness so that I can save my stock of coal.' They said, 'How much did you get?' 'Fifty per cent.' 'Oh, we got 75 per cent of your own coal.' Now that does not make you feel good. So I hope when the Doctor leaves this meeting that he will realize tl:at we are a lot of hard-work- ing men, that we are good citizens, and that we do not want to antagonize the learned Doctor or his associates. All we want is fair play. We do not ask favors, we do not ask for discrimina- tion. We want fair play and justice; and I know Uncle Sam will give it to us." President Ammann : "I think that we might hear from the Doctor at this time." Dr. Marlatt : "Give them all the chance they want." President Ammann : "Is there any- one else that wants to make a few re- marks in regard to what has been said? Wallace R. Pierson is always a brief talker." Wallace R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. "First of all, I am an American. I was born in the Connecticut hills. One of the first things that I was taught when I was a child was, that every man is innocent until he is proven guilty, and that American principle I wish you would carry out in your treat- ment of plants. I heard the plea of the orchid men. T have never heard anyone who could prove that orchids were guilty of bringing any contamina- tion into the United States. I want to say for them, although I am not an orchid grower, that I ask for them the consideration of your board. "I have heard it stated here that a certain gentleman, who ought to know better, made the statement in Wash- ington that rose stocks could not be grown in the United States. If you remember, I talked with you after that meeting, and you asked me if I would be willing, and be anxious to use American-grown stocks? You remem- ber, I told you, that with the assistance of your board, that we could show the American nurserymen how to grow American stock, and that I would use them in preference to any stocks grown in the world, because I am a thorough American. As to the azaleas, or snow- drops, or tulips, I am not a bulb man, I am as bad as you are. If those bulbs can be brought into the United States clean, and without contamination be- ing proved against them, we, as Amer- ican citizens, are entitled to them. But, if there is danger to the food crops or to the forest crops, if such danger is proven to exist, I am willing to sacri- fice. I am also in addition to being a greenhouse man, a nurseryman to some extent, and I have always believed that we, as nurserymen, are entitled to raw material. I would dislike very much to see anything come into the United States that would carry any danger through soil on the roots. If there is danger to the forest crops, or to the fruit crops, again I am an American, and I am willing to relinquish any de- sire for that stock. Gentlemen, that is all I have to say. I thank you.' President Ammann : "Does anyone else want to be heard? If not, we will hear from the Doctor." F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. : "I want to be heard, but I will give way to the Doctor for the present." Rebuttal Remarks by Doctor Marlatt. "Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, I have been very much interested. It is ■manifest that I cannot cover the whole ground that has been covered in the last hour or hour and a half by the various speakers. I do not know that I am competent to cover the whole ground. I have been criticised as an ignoramus, but I venture to say that on this subject there are very few who have not their limitations. I doubt, even, if every man who is a florist and a member of this society, would be able to identify every plant in the world, but because of that, you would not wish to be shown up as an ignor- amus. I know a great deal more about my own specialty than you do. I have spent 40 years studying plant pests and plant diseases, and I probably know something about them. Unfortunately, in this world, we cannot be everything, we cannot be jack-of-all-trades. I can- not know as much about your business as Mr. Farquhar, or Mr. Lager, or all the rest of you. I know my own sub- ject; I do not know your subject, and I accept this criticism that I am an ig- noramus in matters of flowers, as a compliment. Mr. Hill really hit the nail on the head. I presented to you our reasons for the quarantine, the necessity of protecting the United States as a whole, its big crops and its big industries from pests. I have spoken to you briefly. I could give you details by the hour. I shov/ed very briefly how the thmgs that you import have brought in these things, some of them, not .all of them, a good per- centage of them. They practically come in with living plants. That means that these several classes have been responsible for most of these things; they are responsible for the distribu- tion of many of these pests in this country. We have to take the broader view; we have to take in the whole country, and the wealth of the country, its farms and farm products, as well as the wealth of pleasure and joy that comes in your special production. With the exception of a very few of the speakers, they have all dwelt on their personal Interests. I do not blame them. That Is a large element in any man's mind. I do not blame them at all. That sort of argument and crit- icism is perfectly natural, and we are glad to have it, because thereby we may be able to make arrangements that will lessen the blow, and we wilt be glad to do it where we do not in- crease or assume risk by such action. "I omitted, 1 find, from my previous remarks, one little Item which I wished 1919. The American Florist. 419 to discuss, and that was the entering into new production enterprises in this country to make good, to make a\ail- able things that are excluded. I want to discuss the possible future outlook for that sort of business. First, I might say that criticism has been made of the fact that the board might change its mind tomorrow, and that just as you had entered into the new indus- tries, it may rescind the whole business and leave you in the lurch with your money thrown away or that there may be new ofBcials in the agrciultural de- partment. There may be a New Jeru- salem some time. I believe that this quarantine is right in its fundamental lines, and that if you men want to get into new production enterprises, yoii can go in with safety, and with the feeling that the main line is going to stand where it is now. "We are willing to consider the or- chids again. I told an incident in Chi- cago which I might mention here. Mr. Mann, whom I mentioned, apparently when this canipagn against the quar- antine law was at its height and con- gress was being flooded with letters of protest from you gentlemen from all over the country, the matter became of such volume that it came up on the floor of the House, and several men arose and asked what this quarantine was, what it meant, and Mr. Mann, who is a practical grower and has a large garden, said : 'I do not know what it means, (I saw this in the Con- gressional Record afterward), taut I know one of the men who is associated with that work, and I am going to see him tomorrow, find out about it, and let you know.' He came into my office in the very brusque manner that he al- ways has, without staying a word of greeting, and said, 'I want to ask you two questions. One is, have you made provision in that bill for the entry of new things from Europe and foreign countries?' I said, 'We have.' He said, 'I take it for granted that you think that you are right in your grounds for quarantine. I want to know whether you have backbone enough to stand for it?' I said, 'I think we have.' He went on to explain that if many men made investments throughout the country, based on the passage of the bill, and it did not stick, there would be tremendous loss and suffering in consequence. That is the point of view of the board. We believe we are cor- rect in the main lines In regard to this quarantine, and we wish to protect the men, who on the strength of it, go into production enterprises. We have made provision for the introduction from Europe of the necessary reproduction material. I think you all know that if you want to bring in any of the new orchids that are developed in England, you can bring them in for reproduction purposes. "There has been a great deal of crit- icism of the board. I thought I ex- plained, and I do not know whether It is worth while to try to do it again. A. good deal of ridicule has been heaped on me. I have no hard feelings against any of you florists, because I am not a hortic\ilturist. I was a professor once, but I have forgotten all I ever knew. The board is simply an administrative body. We get our information from the whole field olf agricultur'e. We have in the bureau of plant industry approximately 100 different kinds of plant experts who are all inter- ested In plant-growing. We have sev- eral hundred men who are interested in studying plant diseases. We have as many more who are interested in entomology; It is not a case of entomol- ogists. It is a case of expert growers, men who know plants, plant insects, and who know plant diseases. We are in touch with all of the men in the whole United States in the universities and experiment stations. Ours Is a board of five men, but we simply re- cord the information and advice which comes from this vast body of men who are informed on the subject. We con- sulted the plant men. We had a hear- ing; we had two or three conferences with those men. If they were not there to speak for themselves, it was not our fault. Notices were sent out to the press, and to all the different associa- tions, and publications were made in all the daily papers. Press notices and full information were sent to a very complete list of horticulturists and farm journals. We published many of these things in full. Many of the publica- tions who did not print them in full, made notices of them. We cannot send these notices to every man who is in- terested, throughout the United States, but we do send the information to every man who applies for it. If you do not get it, let us know, and we will correct our list. We are glad to give every- body, every bit of information that Is available and necessary, and to carry on correspondence. "We would be glad to have all of the board practical floriculturists. The law provides that the board shall be ap- pointed by the secretary of agriculture from inside the bureaus of the depart- ment; two men from the bureau of en- tomology, not more than two men from any one Ijureau. He appoints two men from the bureau of entomology, two men from the bureau of plant industry, (he assistant chief and another, the former being a man without a superior in the plant line, the other man, the leading pathologist in the department. He appoints the fifth man from the bureau of forestry, who perhaps knows more about forest trees than any other man living. That is the board. Al- though it is a board that has some con- nection with horticulture, it does not rely on its own information. It gets it from all possible sources. This talk about 'five men'; I thought I had ex- plained that, but apparently my ex- planation went for nothing. "I am very sorry that a circular of this department cast any reflections upon Mr. Eisele. X do not know the circular in question, and I would be glad to see it. I am also sorry that the gentleman who took his plants into Canada, Mr. Manda, had difficulty in getting them back. The work of the board has become very heavy, and the chairman does not see all the letters that go through the board. A great deal has to be done by someone more or less blindly, and in this case. ma> have been done without sufficient thought, or otherwise I do not think the gentleman would have had that experience, or if the matter had been brought to me, he would not have bad that trouble. "I cannot say anything about orchids. I have already discussed the matter of bulbs, and there is nothing more to be said about that. We will be glad to receive a delegation, with whom we will go over that mutter. As to orchids, we acted on information from our expert advisers. If there has been a mistake there, it can be corrected. A number of insects have been found on orchids, and we have called attention to some of them. The little red ant is a very trivial thing and makes you laugh, but when you realize that that little red ant may be the Argentina ant, which is the greatest form of house pest of this country in California, and has al- ready infested the citrus oi^ards there, that it encourages and harbors all the scale Insects and little bugs, then that little ant is no longer trivial, it is a matter of very grave Import- ance. Wlien you know the facts about It, you realize that It is a very import- ant thing. It is known as the Argen- tina ant, and it inhabits all Central American countries." Joseph A. Manda: "Is not fumiga- tion supposed to kill all those insects?" Dr. Marlatt : "Fumigation is the best thing we know, but it is not perfect. I might say that the recommendation in the matter of orchids was simply on the general principle that governed in the establishment of a quarantine. Now, essential, or non-essential, orchids are produced in this country. I remem- ber in the discussion of this quarantine in one of your journals, I saw an adver- tisement from one of your brilliant writers who waked up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat when he thought of what those radical men at Washington would do with our orchids, and he said, but just about that time, I thought about what my old father told me about raising or- chids from seeds, and I got up and started to work, and now I have 30,000, and I can produce as the country needs. That was an advertisement. Whether it is true, or not, I do not know; it is on record and you can look it up. So you see there is some divided opinion on orchids. But we are ready to consider any of these special mat- ters. I cannot make any promises as to what we will do, but I hope we will be fair. I know this, Mr. Farquhar, we are hard-headed men, and you can talk to us until Doomsday and we will not do anything, but we are ready to be shown. The bulb men, themselves, are undecided. We have to restrict these big things that are full of danger, but we will consult you on them. We want to get your views first, and then we want to act as wisely as we can on the recommendations that are made to us by men whom we trust, not on our own fool ^vooden heads. I hope I have made that clear; that it is not a federal board of five, but it is the department of agri- culture, with over 25,000 men all over Ihe United States who are back of us. If we have made a mistake, we want to correct it, but I want to say that we think on the mai.'i lines we are abso- lutely sound. The main trouble is with the great bulk of plants that are earth- carrying plants. If that earth can be removed, that will remove one element ot the danger; but we have to consider the whole matter from every stand- point. "Now, gentlemen, there was one per- sonal matter that I mentioned. I was foolish enough to mention the matter of pay. I would like to withdraw those remarks, but since I mentioned it, I think the gentlemen will remember what I said. I think I said that the law provided for this board, no pay should come to this board for their services as members of the board. That is the meaning of the law; that is not the exact wording. Those men receive certain salaries for their work in the department, and they earn their salary and more too. Mr. Southworth is the head of the bT;reau of forestry. He certainly earns his salary, and so on with the other members. 1 will not refer to myself. I probably do not earn mine, but those salaries we had before we were members of the board. Wo have them still, thank God! but we do not get a cent additional for this work which represents more than one-half of the work that we do and the biggest part of our responsibility. It is provided for In the law. A friendly and generous congress provided that. I do not want any more money than 1 am getting. 1 want to do this work. I am sori-y I mentioned the matter of salary because it has apparently been made a handle of, bot I want you to understand, since it has come up, just what the facts are. "Gentlemen, I do not want to got Into a C(ment in the fern business is patent to any competent observer, for not only do we see large blocks of the common ferns, such as the several trade vari- eties of the Boston, melt away in a few weeks, having been absorbed in the regular course of trade, but it is also evident that the public reaches out for the novelties, as they are presented, and cibotiums and Asplenium nidus in well-grown stock, are also rapidly taken up. Of course, there is, and doubtless will continue to be, a considerable de- mand for small ferns for table fern- eries, and in this particular field, there is possibly less change than there is .among- the larger specimens, the list of varieties changing but little from year to year. But the production of seedling ferns for florists' use, seems to be getting more and more into the hands of a few l^rge growers, probably from the fact that these specialists have systematized this branch of the busine'ss to such a degree that they can produce the stock for a less cost than the small grower is able to do. The latter, therefore, finds it more satisfactory to buy his stock of small ferns in trays, having them de- livered to him during the summer at such time as may be convenient for him to pot them off. There is much to be said in favor of this plan from the fact that some species of ferns are much slower than others in the seed- ling stage of growth, and when the purchaser of this stock gets them in the trays, the ferns are practically all ready for potting off, whether they be pteris or aspidiums. The holly ferns, as the cyrtomiums are now commonly known, are also among the slow ones in the first stages of growth, and It hardly pays to force them by extra heat, for this fern rather resents too warm a house, and tmder such conditions, is very likely to de- velop a good crop of thrips and other insects. And speaking of holly ferns, reminds us that this is a modern trade na.me for the varieties of Cyrtomium falcatum, and as such has met with popular favor, but it is not quite a correct designation, from the fact that a European fern, Aspldium Lonchltis, was the original holly fern, and is still given this common name In most' dic- tionaries. Anyway, the natural beauty of Cyrtomium Rochfordianum would sell it, but the name holly has a Christ- mas suggestion, and these things all help in an emergency. The sportive character of the neph- rolepis h.Ts been many times referred to in fern literature, and this peculiarity Is still adding novelties to the florists' stock, one of the latest being Macaw's variety of this mvch varied fern, and known as Nephrol epls Macawii. This fern is of the dwarf and compact type, and might be briefly described as an improved form of N. Scottii, the fronds being comparatively narrow, much un- dulated on the margins, and of a very pleasing shade of dark green. N. Macawii makes a lovely little specimen in a 4, 5 or 6-inch pot, and it seems to be finding a goodly share of recogni- tion in the market. Seedling variations among ferns are an old story, although they are always of much interest to the cultivator, nnd as a fern becomes plentiful, there are sure to be found some that vary from the original type, and the glory fern, .^.diantum gloriosum or "Glory of Moordrecht," proves to be no exception to the rule, for this fern produces varia- tions that are sometimes quite marked, either in form of growth or in coloring, the latter being in the young fronds particularly, and usually taking the iyi9. The American Florist. 423 form of red or pink tips. Sucli coloring- was not unlvnown in the parent of tlie glory fern, A. Farleyense, and depended in some measure on the conditions of growth, those plants that were given considerable sunlight, usually showing more color on the young tips. The various Boston ferns that have been planted out on benches will now be growing rapidly, and should soon be lifted and potted up, thus giving the plants an opportunity to become es- tablished in the pots before selling time, for while a newly lifted Boston may make a brave showing in the green- house, yet it is in no condition to be turned over to the tender mercies of a confiding customer. During the hot and frequently muggy ■weather of August, it is almost impos- sible to give the fern house too much ventilation, either day or night, and while a good spraying overhead is often very beneficial, yet as autumn ap- proaches, it is better not to do the spraying too late in the day. Moderate fumigation with nicotine paper, or spraying with nicotine solution, will do much toward keeping the ferns free from insects, and if the Florida fern caterpillar appears, give frequent dust- ings with pyrethrum powder. Pteris. Philadelphia Florists' Club. The September meeting of the Flo- rists' club of Philadelphia was the larg- est and most enthusiastic ever held at this season. Nominations for offi- cers to serve for the ensuing year, to be elected in October, resulted as follows : For President, E. A. Harvey; for vice-president, A. A. Niessen and Harry M. Betz; for treasurer, George Craig: for secretary, Robert Kift, The features of the evening were the addresses of A. A. Niessen, President Harvey, and Charles Grakelow, on the work of the recent S. A. F. convention. Mr. Niessen said it was unquestion- ably better attended than any previous meeting. He liked the three day limit, and hoped that Philadelphia members would always vote for this period. He praised the hospitality of the Detroit florists, who had outdone themselves, particularly in their entertainment of the ladies. The speaker said he thought that the society's proceedings should be held in the large parlor or ballroom of the hotel headquarters, as the meet- ing rooms generally next to the exhi- bition halls, were always so noisy that it was very difficult to hear the speak- ers. He advocated the appointment of a committee of the local club to carry on its work and keep up the enthusi- asm inspired at the local meetings. He thought that there should be formed an organization of associated florists, to push the sale of flowers and back up the national campaign locally. A con- tribution of only $1 a week from each of the over 300 retail florists in the city would provide a fund, which would give the flower business a great boost. He said he was in favor of inviting the national society to Philadelphia in 1921. Chas. H. Grakelow spoke of the great hospitality of the Detroit club, and of the close relations that existed there among all members of the trade, and how, in case of any social event or funeral that meant a long delivery, they got their orders together and saved time and expense by making one de- livery of the whole lot. There should, he felt, have been a much larger dele- gation to the convention from Phila- delphia, as all would have been greatly benefited. There was a spirit of pro- gressiveness among the florists in the western cities, he had visited recently, which he would like to see emulated in the "Quaker City." The local trade should get together to push and popu- larize flowers, as they did the great national show, the great success of which was an example of what can be done when all work in unison. There should be a welcome in flowers to every organization that as a body visited this city. It should take the shape of bas- kets or vases of flowers, accompanied by a card, "Welcome to the City of Philadelphia," signed, "The Associated Florists of Philadelphia," with "Say it With Flowers" on the reverse side. He would be willing to bear halt of the expense to try it out. To get people in- terested in you and your business, jltj must interest yourself in their affairs, and they will reciprocate. He had found it a good business move to place a "Happy New Year" card in his win- dow at the anniversary of the Jewish Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass. New Pres. Ladies' Society of -Vraerican Florists- New Tear. He believed a "Say It With Flowers" week in October would give the business a good impetus. It was about time that the trade got busy and boosted the business and the city. He added he would like to be able to give them some of the optimism he received at Detroit. President Harvey also spoke aUng the same lines, emphasizing the gr'sat benefits to be received from such a gathering. He hoped to see a record breaking attendance from this city at next year's S. A. F. meeting in Clove- land. H. M. Betz also voiced his great pleasure at being at the convention. A motion to appoint a publicity com- mittee to push the sale of flowers lo- cally, with Mr. Grakelow as chairman, was passed at which there was much favorable discussion by a number of the membei^. It now appears as if there was at last to be a real local publicity campaign to be backed by the local trade. Florist and Botanist. He: Of course there's a big differ- ence between a botanist and a florist. She: Is there, really? He: Yes; a botanist Is one who knows all about flowers, and a florist Is one who knows all about the price peo- ple will pay for them. — Roller Monthly. Wouldn't Turn Down A Fiat. Romantic Myrtle — "Oh, don't you just long to be a bride and live In a vineclad cot?" Matter of Fact Polly— "Well, yes; but I wouldn't overlook a chance at a rubber plant flat at that." — Browning's Magazine. Nationai Publicity for Flowers. The fall campaign is now about open- ing and contracts are being placed with a number of magazines for the insertion of a series of advertisements upon which much thought has been be- stowed. The Thanksgiving and Christ- mas advertisements will be particu- larly striking. Some of the page ad- vertisements will be in color. The magazines selected are : Literary Di- gest, Collier's Weekly, Outlook, Inde- pendent, Life, Metropolitan, American Magazine, Red Book, Sunset Magazine, Everybody's, World's Work, Munsey's, Review of Review's, Scribners, Cos- mopolitan and Hearst's, giving a single copy circulation of nearly 18,000,000 or an estimated readers' circulation of 90,000,000, all of the classes from which flower buyers are commonly drawn. Contracts for some of this adver- tising are necessarily placed long in ad- vance of the appearance of the maga- zines. The cost, of course, is heavy, and taxes the resources of our commit- tee, but with what funds are in hand, and what is confidently believed will be forthcoming by the time it is re- quired, the committee has felt justified in going ahead with an appropriation of .$20,000. When the number of florists who are to benefit from our publicity is con- sidered, our fund to-day represents but a very small part. The campaign lias been in operation now about 20 months, and have had excellent experience as to its efficacy. We know that we are get- ting the results expected, that our work has been most fruitful. Leaders in other lines of business have watched our progress and have adopted our methods — outside proof that we are working in the right direction, should such proof be needed. The question now is : Will this large body of non-subscribers come over and help us? There are few who could not afford to subscribe a dollar a week, al- though we do not ask that much. Many of our subscribers have pledged them- selves for yearly sums which scarcely approach 10 cents a week — less than the price of one good cigar nowadays. A subscription of a reasonable amount will not hurt anybody, and it will re- move that feeling that something is accepted for nothing. It is not custom- ary for florists to have that feeling; in fact, florists are looked upon as the most generous of tradesmen. Yet, are they generous to themselves, or their calling, when they hold aloof from a movement which is productive of noth- ing but good for their industry? If all these non-subscribers would wake up and do what their brethren in the trade, expects of them, our efforts could be doubled, and with the increase would come the advantage of two-fold results. Now is the time for the awakening. Let us hear from you. The following subscriptions have been received and are In addition to those previously announced, annually for four years unless otherwise stated : The Posy Shop, Fremont, O $ 5.00 Helen F, Patten, Toledo, O . 25,00 Wm, P. Krueger, Toledo, 60.00 Harry Turvey, W. Toledo, 10.00 Otto P. Krueger, Toledo, 10.00 George Clay, Elmore, 5.00 Woner's Greenhouse, Port CUnton. 0... 10.00 Matern Flower Shop, Sandusky, 15.00 Wagner's Ghs., Sandusky, O.. (add'I).. 15.00 Louts Sprankle, Huron, 7.50 Hody & Tuleo. Lorain. 26.00 P. 6. Carek. Lorain. 0., (add'li 10.00 L. C. Hecock Co., Blyria, O., (add'I),. 25.00 McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, (add'I) 50.00 Stephen Hyde, Carthage, Mo 5.00 Mentseke & Sons. Castle Shannon. Pa... 10.00 Harris & Leyer, Niagara Falls, N. Y 10.00 J. C Monlnger Co.. Chicago lOO.OO A. G. Pehr, BelleylUe, III 10.00 $ 397.50 Previously reported $48464.00 Total $48851.50 John Youno, Sec'y. 424 The American Florist. Sept.. 13, Rochester Exposition Flower Show. The hall which contained the flower show at the Rochester, N. Y. exposi- tion, September 1 - 6, was decorated with hemlock branches throughout, which formed a bacltground for walls and ceiling and the same material was used on the pillars. The Rochester Rose Society, recently organized, and of which John Dunbar is president, exhib- ited some excellent roses, among the varieties being Jessie, Baby Doll, .'.Irs. Waddell, Old Gold, Mrs. Andrew Car- negie, Alex Hill and Pink Radiance. The display was staged primarily to interest local gardeners and rose grow- ers. James Vick's Sons exhibit, in charge of Messrs. Webins and Case had for its principal features annuals and peren- nials such as phlox, cosmos, physos- tegia, salpiglossis, gladioli, hibiscus, hydrangeas, amaranthus. rudbeckia, etc. The mammoth aster display in large beds was the big attraction. George T. Boucher's exhibit was staged on a long bench which extended the full length of the left side of the hall. Here were a fine collection of fancy crotons, adiantum, palms, vases of gladioli and laurel trees. Arthur Newborn's display consisted of vases and baskets of various flowers and Chinese lanterns and birch bark boxes filled with dried flowers. Corsage novelties were also attractively dis- played. Hart & Vick had a fine bed of gla- dioli, 12 feet in diameter, edged with coleus. A rockery also attracted con- siderable attention here as did the ex- cellent showing of annuals and peren- nials. Chas. Schlegel & Son had porch boxes filled with Boston ferns and as- ters in addition to basket arrange- ments of helichrysums. James Sproat was in charge here. W. A. Hallouer, Ontario, N. T., had between 30 and 40 varieties of dahlias. Some of the new ones were Love Fire, Ashtabula, Grant, Martin and General Weitze. N. Harold Cottam & Son, Wapping- ers Falls, N. T., had a fine exhibit of named varieties of dahlias, both small and wonderfully large flowers. The park department's display con- sisted of palms, ferns. Rex begonias, crotons and gladioli, the arrangement being as attractive as in former years. Jacob Thomann & Sons arranged baskets of pure white gladioli, tritomas, ferns and Oriental grasses. C. "W. Curtis, of Irondequoit, showed many new varieties of gladioli and sev- eral vases of good asters. "Walter S. Wright, of Shortsville, had gladioli in baskets. Peace being the outstanding variety. The Morristone Co*, featured bird baths, sundials, benches, garden vases, etc. U. S. Bryant, of Newark, N. T., staged gladioli and dahlias. Margaret Boucher showed gladioli In variety. _ Chester. Fort Wayne. SBTTEMBEK BRINGS IMPROVED BUSINESS. There was a distinct change in the cut flower market last week, due to the very active demand that started with Labor day. The majority of the work was for weddings, although there was a large Influx of funeral work the latter part of the week. There was also a good shipping trade. The sup- ply has been excellent, with roses show- ing marked improvement each week. Asters are at the height of their sea- son, and are bringing $2 and $3 per 100, with the fancy varieties still high- er. Gladioli are holding up well in spite of the hot weather. Hydrangeas are utilized to a great extent in wed- ding decorations. Very few carnations are arriving, but there is practically no call for them, as long as asters hold the stage. The cool weather of the last two weeks of August changed to in- tensely hot temperatures with the heat very great at night, and these condi- tions are having a telling effect, especi- ally on the outdoor flowers. The first fall meeting of the florists' club was held September 8, at 130 West Wayne street, in the headquarters of the Peace Centennial Exposition. The question of having a booth to "Say It W^ith Flowers" at the centennial was discussed and approved, and the matter of Sunday closing was also tak- en up, but no decision was reached in regard to this matter. George W. Doswell, of the Doswell Floral Co., was on the sick list last week. Mrs. R. W. Doswell, who has been enjoying an eight-weeks' vacation, has returned to her position at the store. They are receiving some fine asters from their greenhouses, and en- joyed a brisk trade the first week of September. Shawyer roses are being sent to this market in good shape from the young stock of the W. J. & M. S. Vesey green- houses. The Flick Floral Co. has received a large shipment of pottery and bas- kets, in preparation for the fall trade. A fine wedding decoration recently was done by Ed Wenninghoff, includ- ing the boquets. H. K. Boston. BIG IMPROVEMENT IN TRADE FELT. Business improved wonderfully dur- ing the past week and all of the stores have taken on a fall appearance. Roses are arriving in much better condition and carnations are seen in good supply and excellent quality. Three days of heavy rains have ruined the outdoor stock for the present. Cosmos has had a good season and never sold better. NOTES. The retail florists' club held a meeting at the Hotel Bellevue, September 4, at which the principal speaker was Sec- cretary Hic'Ks, of the chamber of com- merce. He spoke at length and sub- mitted numerous suggestions which were of benefit to the trade. A com- mittee was appointed consisting of H. R. Comley, William Penn, Harry Quint, Julius Zinn and Seymore K. Grose to meet with the governing board of the chamber of commerce at a later date, at which time it is hoped it will be able to formulate plans for the betterment of retail conditions. W. W. Edgar reports a fine stock of begonias, cyclamens and chrysanthe- mums in his plant section making good progress for the fall trade. John Eiseman, for many years with Penn, The Florist, is now with GoUup Brothers, in the Houghton & Dutton building. H. S. Rogers, well known to the trade in this city, has opened the Hamlin Flower Shop at 78 Boylston street. Wm. McAlpine is now spending his entire time at the range at Exeter, N. H., working up new stock. Andrew Christensen has returned from a month's vacation, spent in Flor- ida and the southern states. Arthur Carr is spending a month with his family at Portland Harbor. S. K. G. San Francisco. MODERATE DEMAND IN ALL LINES. The past week has been a fairly active one in all quarters. It is expected that from this time forward, trade will grad- ually increase until it resumes its nor- mal fall proportions. The most inter- esting event of the week was the ap- perance of the favorite chrysanthemum, Chrysolora. When this variety puts in its appearance, it may be fairly said that the chrysanthemum season has begun in earnest, and that the shipping period has opened up. The quality of the offerings of this chrysanthemum were never better, and as is always the case with it splendid prices are being received by both grower and retailer. A beautiful bronze incurved after the style of Clara Wells is sharing the pub- lic favor with Chrysolora. Crocus is another standard variety that is in great demand. There is a large supply of Monrovia and Unaka. Some very good Crystal Gem is to be had. It is practically the only white in the mar- ket. The out of town demand for the shipping varieties has the market cleaned up in good shape every day. In roses, Mrs. Charles Russell is arriving in larger quantities than for some time. It is improving in quality every day and good stock is bringing top-notch prices. There is a large cut of Ophelia and its sports. There is a great abund- ance of Hadley, Ulrich Brunner and other reds. Few if any white sorts are noted. Some Irish Elegance appeared during the week and closed out quickly. Cecile Brunner is not in over supply. The same is true of Mrs. Aaron Ward. The aster growers are having a hard time of it this season. Most of the stock arriving now does not pay for the expense of cutting and I am re- liably informed that enormous quan- tities find their way to the garbage wagons every morning. Any old price is accepted for this stock. Gladioli are holding out in great shape and some splendid stock is being sold. All the light colored varieties are in great favor and are proving highly remunerative to the growers. Very few sweet peas are com- ing in now, their season being about over. There is an ample supply of zinnias although they are not nearly so plentiful as in former years. Good carnations are hard to get. The few offerings of first grade stock are quick- ly bought up at good prices. There is the usual fall cut of short-stemmed stock coming in, but it does not move at all. Delphiniums are quite popular and are much in demand for decor- ative work. There is a very heavy sup- ply of dahlias to be seen everywhere. Dr. H. L. Tevis is eagerly taken by the stores as it is the best seller. Very few other sorts are in public favor now that the chrysanthemum is here. There is still a great scarcity of orchids of every variety. Gardenias, too, are hard to secure. Water lilies are to be had in limited quantities and are used only for decorative work. Pot grown celosias of excellent quality are about the only flowering plant offered. Cratae- gus pyracantha is being largely used and is very attractive, its branches be- ing loaded with orange colored berries. Crataegus crenulata is also popular with its wealth of bright red berries. There are plenty of green goods. NOTES. The new wholesale florist establish- ment of J. A. Axell on Bush street opened for business on the first of the month. This up-to-the-minute store is right in the heart of the wholesale flower market and is well equipped to take care of a large trade. Mr. Axell, the proprietor, needs no introduction to the trade of the west and carries with him the best wishes of all in embarking in business on his own account. He is greatly pleased with the amount of business being done and is making 1919. The American Florist. 425 lieavy shipments of high-grade chys- anthemums and other seasonable stocli to eastern and northern cities. He will also ship violets on a large scale to dis- tant points when the season opens up. The Lynch Nursery Company, of Menlo Park, reports that the chrys- anthemum shipping trade has opened up in a brisk manner with them. They are daily making shipments to the northern cities of the leading early va- rieties. They have a large acreage planted to the best commercial varieties this season and expect to be very busy from now on. This firm is probably the largest grower of smilax in the country. They expect to ship over 35,000 strings this coming season. The chief event of the coming week will be the fourth annual dahlia show of the Dahlia Society of California which will be held in the ball room of the Palace Hotel, September, 4-6. Presi- dent F. C. Burns says it will be larger and finer than any of its prede- cessors. All available space has been applied for and every prominent grower in the state will participate. One of the interesting exhibits will be the one sent by the prisoners at the state peni- tentiary of San Quentin. It is sp-id that some excellent results have been ob- tained there by the convicts in growing the dahlia. H. Hastings has been ap- pointed publicity man for the show and Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano Rossi & Co., is manager. The Blossom Shop on Devisadero street near Sutter has a very neat lit- tle store and are doing a substantial business in this neghborhood. They are receiving some splendid Chrysolora and Crocus which sell readily. Victor Podesta, of Podesta & Baldocchi, says his firm has several large decorations this coming week which promise to keep the force very busy. Large quan- tities of gladioli and chrysanthemums will be used. They are receiving some very good Russells from their grower. They could handle many more if the supply was larger. They report a steady demand for cattleyas, but are unable to fill many orders for this flower just now. Among the exhibitors from this city who will display at the flower show to be held in Oakland next month will be Prank Pelicano. Ho intends putting all his new varieties on show and will include a large exhibit of his Dr. Tevis. The Bessie Boston Dahlia Gardens, R. McWhirter and the Sea Cliff Dahlia Gardens will also make extensive dis- play.s. It is also expected that most of our leading chrysanthemum growers win be on hand with a fine lot of blooms. The committee in charge of the affair is working hard to make this a great success as it ia the first flower show to be held in this city for years. A heavy cut of roses is now being sent to the E. W. McLellan Co. store from their greenhouses at Burlingame. Manager Henry Avensino says the stock never looked better than it does at the present time and says therewill be heavy cuts throughout the winter months. The Russell stock, which is a specialty with this firm, is particular- ly good for this season of the year. They have several larger houses de- voted to gardenias which will shortly be producing heavily. Several houses are also filled with asparagus. The cut of this averages about 2.50 each day, all of which is used in their shipping trade. George C. Roedlng. owner of the Pancher Creek Nurseries and also the California Nursery Company, is at Sac- ramento this week directing the state fair. The different nurseries controlled by him all have very attractive dis- plays of fruit and ornamental trees. Mr. Roeding is president of the state board of agriculture and is one of the most active business men in the trade. James T. Lynch. OBITUARY. nrs. Adam Graham. Mrs. Graham, wife of Adam Graham, the well known florist of Cleveland, O., died September 5, at the advanced age of 80 years. She was born in Scotland and came to this country when about 16 years of age, marrying Mr. Graham in Philadelphia, Pa., where he was en- gaged in greenhouse work. Later they moved to Cleveland, where they pros- pered, Mr. Graham retiring from active work about 25 years ago, the business being now conducted by the sons, Adam, Jr., and Charles. Mr. Graham, during the past few years, has been quite successful in real estate transac- tions, and with Mrs. Graham, enjoyed a life of comfort. They traveled ex- tensively in all parts of the world, and the winters during the past five years have been spent on the Graham ranch on the Isle of Pines. Mrs. Graham's fine character at- tracted to her a host of friends to whom her passing will come as a great loss. She is survived by a sorrowing hus- band, three sons, Charles, Adam, Jr., and Edward, and two daughters, Mrs. Pettibone and Miss Effie Graham. The funeral, which was held September 8, from the family residence, with inter- ment in Lake View cemetery, was largely attended. The floral tributes, numerous and beautiful, brought mes- sages of sympathy and respect from many cities. C. F. B. Georffe Arnold. George Arnold, well known in the florist trade of Rochester, N. Y., as well as to horticulturists generally through- out the country, passed away at his home at Ensenore, N. Y., September 2, age 62 years. For the past two years, Mr. Arnold had been in charp-e of the estate of Mrs. J. Letchworth at Ense- nore, and formerly had been in the employ of James Vick's Sons, Roches- ter, N. Y., for a period of 12 years, the greater part of which time was spent at the firm's trial grounds at Ogden, N. Y. He had also been in charge of the estate of H. H. Westing- house. When Spencer sweet peas were introduced, he became much interested in them and grew many of the best known varieties for commercial pur- poses. A number of years ago, he in- troduced Primula Superba. Asters were among his greatest favorites and he introduced and Improved many strains. It was through his efforts that the up- right type was brought to its best. Mr. Arnold was at one time president of the Rochester Florists' Association, was prominent in fraternal circles and his funeral was largely attended. He is survived by a widow and one son, Schuyler, recently returned from serv- ice overseas with the American army. E. C. A. James C. Talt. James C. Tait, president of George Tait & Sons, Inc., Norfolk, Va., one of the best known seedsmen in the south, died at his summer home at Montreat. N. C, August 29, age 60 years. He had been in failing health for some time and had been absent from business for several weeks in hopes that a change might benefit liim. Mr. Tait was born in Bladenboro, N. C., but for more than 40 years had been one of Norfolk's best known business men, a highly respected citizen and prominent in church circles. Surviving are a widow and eight daugh- ters. August Jahn. August Jahn, a retired retail florist of Brooklyn, N. Y., died at his home in that city, September 6, at an advanced age. He was born in Gotha, Germany, and came to this country when a boy. When a young man, he established a retail florist business on Broadway in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, and continued there until about 12 years ago, when he retired. He was a trustee of the Fulton Savings Bank of Brook- lyn, and one of the founders of Wyckoff Heights hospital of that city. He was a member of the Masonic order and other organizations. Surviving him are his wife, one daughter and two sons. One son, Hugo, is a prominent Brooklyn retailer, with a store at 710 Nostrand avenue. A. F. F. Medfield, Mass. — Peter Pederzini has completed one new house 32x100 feet. MoNTEEAX, Que. — George Eon has added one in connection with his retail store. St. Louis, Mo. — This market is re- ported badly over-stocked with gladioli at the present time. Cincinnati, O. — Alfred Forder and wife after visiting Yellowstone Park, went on to California. San Diego, Caixf. — The question of establishing- a botanic garden at Bal- boa park Is under discussion. Cleveland, O. — The Heights Garden & Flower Co. has been incorporated by .lohn H. Price with a capital stock of $10,000. Lawrence Kans. — A. AVhitcomb & Son celebrate their fiftieth anniversary this summer, almost if not quite a rec- ord for this state. Attica. Ind. — W. S. Kirchner of the Attica Floral Co. has disposed of his establishment to E. E. and H. A. Fran- cis, of Chicago and Lake Geneva, Wis. Springfield, III. — Hembreiker & Cole of this city were awarded eleven first, seven second and two third prizes in the floricultural section at the state fair. Hannibal, Mo. — The Hannibal Floral Co. will open a new retail store here In the near future at 403 Broadway. Miss Winifred Nugent will manage the business. Baker, Ore.- — A. W. Warren, former- ly at Port Allegany, Pa., has taken a position with the Baker Seed & Floral Co., the proprietor, Ira B. Sturges, seek- ing a rest in his seventy-fifth year. Benton Harbor, Mich. — The Nation- al Bulb Farms of the General Bulb Co. were awarded the Burpee cup for their exhibit at the Detroit show of the American Gladiolus Society, August 19-21. Lexington, Mass. — The Breck-Rob- inson Co.'s nurseries was the scene of the field day of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club, August 2S, which was attended by more than 125 members and their friends. White Hall, III. — This city has the largest apple orchard in the world, ac- cording to federal investigators. It is owned by A. L. Clay, Sr., and covers 1,400 acres. It is In one body, and the acreage is being increased. Roslindale, Mass. — The business formerly conducted by A. Leuthy will in future be known as the A. Leuthy Co.. J. T. Slayter, M. I. Cunniff. Louis Nelson and W. Rosenthal, all well known in the Boston trade, having be- come associated with the firm. 426 The American Florist, Sept. 13, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, S1.60 a Tear- Canada $3.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flokist has jcoepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier II possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Plant Quarantine No. 37 iOg —Dr. C. L. Marlatt's address 409 ■ — Object of Quarantine No. 37 409 — Result of many years effort 409 — Federal board acts as executive 410 — Great loss through foreign pests 410 — Insects and diseases classified 411 — Congressional appropriations 411 — .State inspection fails 412 — Order result of long investigation 412 — Risk in all imports 412 — Disinfection of earth uot effei-tive 413 — Ruling not prohibitive 413 — Bulb ruling doubtful 413 — Desires to co-operate 413 — Research^ appropriation asked for 414 — Not tariff measure. 414 — Put America in independent position 414 -The discussion 414 -0. L. Washburn 414 — x'rofessor H. B. Domer 414 — ,r. K. M. L.. Farquhar 415 — Cbarlpj H. Grakelow 416 —John E. Lager 416 —Joseph A Manda 417 — E. G. Hill 417 —S. G. Esler 417 — W. A. Manda 418 — Wallace R. Pierson ,.418 — Rebuttal remarks by Dr, Mavlatt 418 — Frank R. Pierson 420 The retail trade 420 — Next week in the flower ihop 420 — ^Moving the surplus 422 Florists' ferns 422 Rasmussen-Vojles. Anders Rasmussen, well known grow- er of New Albany, Ind., and state vice- president of the Society of American Florists, and Miss Elizabeth Voyles, daughter of the late Dr. David A. Voyles and Mrs. Susan A. Voyles of that city, were united in matrimony, Sep' tember 6. Society of Iowa Florists. At the annual meeting of the Society of Iowa Florists, held at Des Moines, August 28, announcement of which, with programme, appeared in our issue of August 30, page 338. the following ofScers were elected for the ensuing year : William Goos, Bettendorf, pres- ident: e. W. Davidson, Des Moines, vice- president; Wesley Greene. Des Moines, secretary-treasurer. Directors : James Denmead, Marshalltown; M. Rocklin, Sioux City; J. Aldous, Iowa City; Roy Holt, Des Moines. J. T. D. F. -Seedlings .422 Philadelphia Florists' Club 423 Mrs. B. n. Tracy (portrait) 42,^ National publicity for flowers 423 Rochester exposition flower show 424 Fort Wayne *24 Boston 424 San Francisco 4-4 Obituary 42.0 — Mrs. Adam Graham 42o — George Arnold 425 —James C. Tait 42o —August .Tahn 4_,-) Rasmussen — Voyles 4_t. Society of Iowa Florists' , 42fa Belgium hardships of plant quarantine 426 .\meriean Dahlia Society show 426 Shipping box nailing defects 426 Club meetings next week 4_6 Indianapolis ^^^ Rochester .428 Pittsburgh 429 Chicago 4^0 Nashville 4*^ Cincinnati ^3^ Milwa ikee 438 Kansiis City 438 Philadelphia 440 Pennock-Niessen baseball game 441 442 New York New York Florists' Club 444 Albany *1* The seed trade 4^0 — Rice's Michigan seed ni'op inspection 4.50 —Philadelphia seed trade 451 — Onion sets 451 _Ishell— Kimball suit 451 Market gardeners ■454 — Cabbage industry in Ohio th'-ealonefl 454 —Vegetable 'Growers' Ass'n o' Amevicn 4o4 .^-Howard W. Selby (portrait) 454 -r^Yegetable markets ■454 TT^lvals • 454 'The nursery trade ^oo — T'-ee Planting in Missouri 456 — The London plane 456 Personal. Belgium Hardships of Plant Quarantine. Sander & Sons, of St. Albans. Eng., and Bruges, Belgium, write as follows, August 4, to a well known American house : "The plant prohibition does not seem to us to be for the benefit of large numbers in the United States, and it is certainly very hard on the Belgian nurserymen who have, in many cases, saved their bays, azaleas and palms, during the German occupation, at a very considerable sacrifice, with the idea of trading with America after the war. "Had we ourselves known what was coming, we should without the slightest hesitation have thrown half or more of our bays away. The Germans com- mandeered all our bay sheds for their horses, and we, bv the kind permis- sion of the bishop of Bruges, carted our big ones to the town and housed them for many months in the Notre Dame cathedral. You can imagine the work and expense. It would give us much pleasure and satisfaction if you would be kind enough to let us know your ideas on this prohibition, and the prospects for the future." Marsh, Md.; Richard Appel, White Plains, N. Y.; Mills & Co., Mamaroneck, N. Y.; Geo. L. Stillman, Westerly, R. I.; John Lewis Childs, Flowerfield, N. Y.; American Dahlia Society; P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; Lord & Burnham Co., New York; W. E. Marshall & Co., New York; C. Louis Ailing, West Ha- ven, Conn.; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, San Mateo, Calif.; Henry F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. C. H. Stout, Short Hills, N. J. E. G. Hill and wife, Richmond, Ind.. are on a trip to the state of Washing- ton and the Pacific coast. American Dahlia Society Show. The fall show of the American Dahlia Society will be held at the Engineering building, 25-^3 West 89th street. New York, September 23-2.5, in conjunction with the American Institute of the City of New York. A list of special pre- miums has been announced in 21 classes in addition to the prizes offered by the American Institute in 4.5 other classes. The schedule is general in range with classes for displays occupy- ing 50 and 100 square feet of space, vases, baskets and hamper decorations, premiums for the best showings in the various types, with divisions for com- mercial growers only, gardeners and amateurs only and 33 classes for entries in vases open to all. Among those who have offered prizes in the special premium classes are the following: Leo Niessen Co., Philadel- phia, Pa.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Phila- delphia, Pa.; A. H. Langjahr. New York; A. L. Miller. Jamaica, N. Y.; Peter Henderson & Co., New York; S. S. Pennock Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York: W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; Richard Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Shipping Box Nailing' Defects. Observations of shipping packages and packing boxes which have failed in service and in the tests conducted by the forest products laboratory, Madi- son, Wis., have shown that the most common defect in box constructon is in- adequate nailing. Attempts to streng- then boxes by the use of thicker lumber without regard to nailing often only wastes material. The extra wood may not be needed so much as a few more nails. As an aid in determining whether a box is adequately nailed, the laboratory has drawn up a series of tables of woods commonly used in box construc- tion grouped according to nail-holding ability, of tTie size of nails to be used with various species and thicknesses of wood, and of the spacing of nails for various uses, whether holding the end or side of grain. These tests have also shown that cement coated nails have a holding power from 10 to 30 per cent greater than uncoated nails and that smooth nails are more effective than barbed nails. Even with proper nails and spacing, the nailing is still the weakest point of the ordinary box. These tables may be secured by re- quest from the laboratory. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, date and place of meetings.] Boston, Mass., September 16, 7:30 p. m. — Gardeners 'and Florists' Club of Boston at Hor- ticultural hall. Wm. N. Craig, Faulkner Farm, Brookline. Helena, Mont., September 20. — B^orists' and Nurserymen's Association of Montana. E. A. Calmettes, secretary. Helena. Lake Geneva, 'Wis., September 20. — Lake Geneva Gardeners* and Foremen's Association at Horticultural hall. F. Brady, secretary, Lake Geneva. Lancaster, Pa.. September 18, 8 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at Chamber of Commerce. Albert M. Herr, secretary. Lan- caster. New Orleans. La.. September 14, 4 p. m. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Ass'n at 114 ETx- change place. John Parr, secretary. 4532 North Rampart street. New Orleans. Orange, N. J., September 15, 8 p. m. — ^New .Jersey Floricultural Society at J. O. W. A. M. hall. George W. Strange, secretary. Orange. Grand Rapids, Mich.. September 15. — Grand Rapids Florists and Gardeners' Club at office of member. Edward Freyling. secretary, 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Philadelphia, Pa., September 16, 3;S0 p. m. — Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at Griffith hall, 1420 Chestnut street. David Rust, secre- tary. 606 Finance building. Philadelphia. Portland, Ore., September 16, 8 p. m. — Port- land Floral Society at Masonic temple. F A. Van Kirk, secretary, 64 East 50th street, Port- land. St. Louis, Mo., September 15. 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Louis at members' place of business. Charles Young, secretary, 1406 Olive street. St. I>ouls. Toronto, Ont,, September 16, 8 p. ra. — Gar- deners' 'and Florists' Association at 5?t, George's hall A. Simpson, secretary, Toronto. Chicago, September 19, 8 p. m.— Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago at Randolith hotel. Otto H. Amling, secretary. Maywood, 111. 1919. The American Florist. 427 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Une, Each Insertion. Display, S1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVanted — By experienced grower of roses, chrysanthemums and pot plants. Single. Address Key 417, care American FloriHt. Help \Vanted — An experienced store clerk and designer. Address CARL, C. RECK, Care John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Conn. For Sale — 50 boxes greenhouse glass. 18 Inches wide. A. double strength, $4.50. Address. Key 413, care American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring. Wm. Kaee, Petoskey, Mlcb, HELP WANTED A qualified florist, experienced in laiidscaping, pot plants, ferns, roses, chrysanthemums, etc. Good salary. Permanent position. Board and lodginE if single, cottage if married. In own hand, give education and experiences. Furnish recently written letters of refTeuce, character, habits and ability in above lines. EAST LOUISIANA HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE Jackson, Louisiana Help Wanted A qualified florist as assistant, experi- enced in carnation houses and also pot plants. State wages and references in first letter. Address Key 419, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Two young men who have had two or three years experience in designing and selling in some first-class retail store in the west, middle west, or Pacific Coast cities. Should be of good appear- ance, cheerful dispoBitiou and speak good Eng- lish Wages S35 and SIO a week and good oppor- tunity for promotion and advancement in wages. MILLER FLORAL COMPANY 10 East Broadway, Salt Lake City, Utah Wanted==Lady Bookkeeper For a leading retail store of New York city. Permanent position and good salary to the right party. Address A. F. F., care American Florist, 57 West 27lh Street, NEW YORK CITY liiiiiiiiiiniiitiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiilliiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiitiiii iiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiii^ I FOR SALE I I Bargain, greenhouses for sale at Summit, e I N. J., 45 minutes by rail from New York | I City; dwelling house, barn and large potting = 1 sheds: = = I house, 26 x 200 ft. = 1 1 house, 20 X 200 ft. I I 3 houses, 18»4 x 125 ft. = = 2 houses, 20 x 150 ft. E I 2 houses, 20 x 125 ft. | = hot water heat; 8 acres of land around the = I place; selling price, 816,000; $6,000 cash, = = balance on easy terms. Apply to = I CHARLES H. HAGERT, Dingman's Ferry, Pa. | I or E. L. McKIRGAN, Attorney, i I Littell Building, Summit, N. J. | 'fllliiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiKiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitriiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini,? Situation Wanted By good all-round grower; single, have 24 years experience. Address Key 415, care American Florist. BOILERS— BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, tor greenhouse piping and Retubing Boilers. Thoroughlycleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock ol New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 Sontit Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Boulevard 9354. FOR SALE Three ranges of glass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range is separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not $50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. FOR SALE Two Greenhouses, Seven-room Cottage, Five Acres of Land. No competition. Reason for selling, death of owner. Will sell for part cash, balance in easy payments. Everything in tip top condition. If interested, write soon to the Piemen Floral Company STAPLES, MINN. Wanted To Buy A Retail Flower Store Must be well located in one of the Eastern states. Apply to The Washington Florist 577 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey ^.WniillHiHllilNliH OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels I ^ FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two oolors^^ J gummed paper; your card, etc., in ^ black andlealadoptid by theS. A. F. ■ in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, g $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of M leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. g AMERICAN FLORIST CO. i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO B wm^mmmmmmmmmmm^MM^^ VJVJVJSWd^VVV\«\ft/tfVV^^VUVW^Anj%I^V%WWVJVVVVVVVVVVWVUVV New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special cflFort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 428 The American Florist Sept. 13, Send for It Today Prepared Our New Thirty-two Pa^e Illustrated FALL AND XNAS CATALOGUE FEATURING Ribbons and Chiffons r 1. ^^^1 11 v^^^ Wreaths Fohages ^^:*,H« Novelties Artificial Flowers General Supplies Baskets and Flower Stands THE OVE QNATT CO, Inc. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. 6 D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. The Ove cnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogne. Name City State Indianapolis. IMPBOVED SUPPLY MEETS BEADY SALE. A few heavy rains have brought a decided improvement in market condi- tions. The supply of all Icinds is more ample, but witli a good demand from all parts of the state, stocli not consumed locally is in demand by out-of-town buyers. Roses are becoming plentiful with quality much improved. Asters have been numerous the past week but the grade is not of the best. They are, however, in great demand for funeral work as carnations are still scarce. Gladioli are bringing excellent prices and clean up readily each day. This flower is growing in popularity each year and a number of local growers are planning to make double plantings next season. A few tritomas, a small quan- tity of cosmos and physostegias were also available last week. Greens are in limited supply and sell quickly. NOTES. Henley Bros., of Terre Haute, are getting their range, formerly known as the Terre Haute Rose & Carnation Co., in excellent shape. The houses have been completely remodeled and will be devoted to roses, carnations and a small percentage of chrysanthemums and miscellaneous stock for the local mar- ket. Henry B. Henley is in charge of the range. His brother, R. M. Hen- ley, is conducting an establishment at Hartford City, Ind. Both, who were among the first graduates in the course in floriculture at the University of Illi- nois, are making a creditable showing in their profession. Hartje & Elder, who have taken over the commission business known as the Florists' Supply Co., report trade very satisfactory. Henry Kiel, whose thor- ough knowledge of all branches of the business and courteous treatment and manner have won him many friends, is retained as manager. The Pahud Floral Co. has opened a store in the new Lyric Theater building, a very good location. Extensive im- provements are being made at the range. All plantings are to be increased 20 per cent in anticipation of a heavy fall demand from their retail stores. Baur & Steinkamp, E. E. Temperly and the Roepke Floral Co. were among the principal exhibitors at the state fair. The honors were about evenly divided. The fioricultural display was a credita- ble one and was staged under the direc- tion of Adolph Baur. Theodore Dorner, of the F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind., is driving a new "Buick Six." The houses at this progressive establishment are in ex- cellent condition for the coming season. Bertermann Bros. Co. is much pleased with the new Foley house at their up- town establishment. The retail store is now being redecorated and will soon be in tip-top shape for the fall season. Anders Rasmussen, of New Albany, is making regular shipments of Colum- bia and Premier roses, exceptionally good for the season. Len Elder is active in the manage- ment of the new wholesale establish- ment and is a familiar figure in the downtown district. The Smith & Young Co. have begun to cut good stock at their Cumberland range and are making shipments to this city daily. Morris & Son, of Bloomington. Ind-, have been heavy shippers of gladioli to this market during the past three weeks. STATE FLORISTS' ASS'n MEETING. The monthly meeting of the State Florists' Association of Indiana will be held at Crawfordsville, September 16. Members will assemble at the store of McDonald & Co., 126 West Main street. at 10 :30 a. m. A. H. Nehrling will pilot the visitors to Turkey Run, one of the state's beauty spots. Frank Hasselman will have luncheon ready when the party arrives. All who have not visited this part of the state, should arrange to be present at this meeting. A cordial invitation is also extended to florists in neighboring states. A. H. N. Rochester, N. Y. IMPROVED TRADE AND COOLER WEATHER. With the arrival of September and cooler days, business has brought some improvement in all branches. Roses and carnations show the effect of the better conditions. Asters are also much improved after the August dry period. Royal is showing excellent form and Schwaben and America are seen in good condition. Gladioli are arriving now in great quantities. Frank J. Mahoney had charge of the decorative features in the paddock at the recent horse show. The jumps were made of gladioli in red and pink, arbor vitse hedges being used for distance markers. H. E. Wilson arranged an immense horseshoe of gladioli in his window during horse show week. This estab- lishment has been quite busy with wed- ding orders. Palmer Taylor, of Buffalo, N. T., was a visitor at the flower show in con- nection with the exposition last week. Edwin Wilson, Jr., and family have returned after a delightful stay of two weeks in the Adirondacks. Tom Sullivan, of George B. Hart's staff, has returned from his outing. Chester. 1919. The American Florist. The Approaching Season has already cast its shadow. Have you made connections that will assure you of an adequate supply ? We grow the flowers we sell in the largest range of green- houses in the country, and with the aid of every modern appliance together with a large corps of long experienced growers, each a specialist in his own particular line, we are enabled to produce "Flowers of Superior Quality" of every commercial variety — Flowers that satisfy. Price I/ist Sent on Request. "The Nation's Most Expressive Flowers" POEHLMANN BROTHERS COMPANY 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. The Largest Growers of Flowers In tbe World. Pittsburgh. DEMAND SHOWS SOME IMPBOVEMENT. While business is on the increase, it is not enougli to absorb tlie great amount of flowers tliat are now flooding this market. Asters, especially, are in heavy supply, and while the best are sold at list prices, the balance find their way either to the street men or rubbish barrel. The American Beauty supply has been heavy, with very little demand. Roses move slowly with the exception of a few better varieties, such as Rus- sell, Columbia, and Scott Key. The supply of gladioli still continues heavy, but it looks as though the season was nearly over for this popular summer flower. The first of the New Jersey dahlias have arrived, but the weather has been too warm for them to be at their best. Carnations and sweet peas are seen in small quantities, but there is no demand for them. NOTES. Mrs. E. A. Williams has been featur- ing water lilies and dahlias in her win- dow displays, while the A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co. are showing some fine gladioli from their farm in Ohio. The McCallum Co. held its second an- nual corn roast at Riverview park Sep- temuber 2. A very enjoyable evening was spent. A dance was held after the roast. Albert Brigg, of the North Side, has been kept on the go with several large wedding decorations, and reports four more booked for this month. J. C. Wally, foreman of the McCallum Co.'s greenhouse.s, and family, have just returned from a two weeks' automobile trip through the east. Gilbert Ludwig, of the Ludwig Floral Co., has been confined to his home with a bad cold for the past two weeks. GOOD STOCK BOUGAINVILLE A, 4 inch pot plants, several times pinched and well shaped specimens, $4.75 per dozen; |36.00 per 100. Extra large specimens, 6 inch pots, $12.00 per dozen. GENISTA, 4 inch pots, will make up to 6 inch size by spring, pinched back several times, $3.60 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. FERN DISH FERNS, 214' inch pots, all standard varieties, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2M inch, very bushy, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. FERNS, bench grown. Boston, very bushy, 5 inch pot size, $4.75 per dozen; $36.00 per 100. Verona, extra value, very bushy, 5 inch pot size, $5.60 per dozen; $40.00 per ItO. The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4'^'4'4'^'H"I'^'i"I'<'^4'4'4'^^<'^'4'4'4'i'4 "I"I"I ''M">'! M. McMillan, of J. M. Johnston's Braddock store, has returned to work after three weeks' illness. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. re- ports a very heavy cut of roses at the present time. M. Marshall, Tex. — George Wither- spoon is building an extensive range here, which he will operate under the name of Beatrice Floral Co. Springfield, III. — H. L,. Phelps, the veteran florist of this city, who was in- jured by being struck by an automobile two months ago, has sufficiently recov- ered to be removed to his home from the hospital. ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 2Ji-inch Smilax plants $8,76 $25.00 2j<-inch Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow 5.00 48 OO 4 inch Marguerites, white and yellow 15.00 25 I 00 Vlncas, Beld prown 8.00 75.CO 10,000 Bench Fems, 5 varieties, $25.00 and $30,00 per 100, Packing free of charge. Liberal e.\tras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey 430 The American Florist. Sept. 13, W^^^J'^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^f^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^.fl^^^^^^i^^^^^^^^^^^J'AVJV^^^f^^^MW^^^^^M^ WE ARE RECEIVING A FINE SUPPLY of ROSES FOR THE FALL TRSDE The cool nights have improved the quality of our stock wonderfully, and you will find that our Roses are unsurpassed for quality in this or any other market. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. PRICE LIST RUSSELL and COLUMBIA at the following bargain prices: Long per 100, $10.00 to $12 00 Medium per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 Short per 100, 4 00 ASSORTED ROSES— Our Selection In lots of 300 or more; all choice, fresh cut stock. Short lengths at the rate of $25.00 per 1000 Medium lengths at the rate of 50.00 per 1000 When ordering, please state grade wanted. OPHELIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, WHITE KILLARNEY Extra long, $8.C0 per 100; Medium, $6.00 per ICO; Short, $4.00 per 100. Gladioli and Asters at market prices I AdiantUItl per 100, $1.00 I Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.60 to $3.00 New Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2.00 I Galax, bionze per 1000, 2.00 I Sprengerl per 100, 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stoclt at all times and the moat even run of quality possible. NOTICE We close at 6 o'clecb: week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until S P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAI; 1457. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, IU„ and Gresss Station. III. Mention the American Florist when writing Chlcaifo. STOCK IS VERT PLENTIFUL. Stock is very plentiful at this writ- ing-, and has been moved in large lots at bargain prices the past week by some of the houses. Gladioli are in heavy supply, and considerable push- ing is needed to move them at reduced prices, although some of the stock of- fered is of splendid quality. Asters are seen in quantity, but are moving slowly except in the fancier grades which command fairly good figures, considering the general market condi- tions. Carnations are more plentiful, but are cleaning up nicely every day at satisfactory figures. American Beau- ty roses are holding their own, and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas- Russell. Columbia is selling well and so is Premier. Some good Killarney Brilliant are attracting the attention of the buyers, and the same holds true of Sunburst. Ophelia, Milady, Hoosler Beauty, Killarney, White Killarney, Ward, My Maryland, Champ Weiland and some of the other varieties grown for the market are included in the ship- ments; also, a fair supply of Cecile Brunner. A few early white and yel- low chrysanthemums are being offered. Lilies and callas do not appear to be any too plentiful. Snapdragons, calen- dulas, lily of the valley, dahlias, or- chids, daisies, candytuft, gypsophllas, statice and other misellaneous season- able stock offer the buyer a chance to make a fairly good selection for win- dow display purposes. Business has been rather quiet this week, but the sales for September, so far, compare favorably with those of other seasons, although some of the retailers claim they are running a little better. A SYMBOIv of PROTECTION to GROWER and RETAIIyER— REAL REFORM BEGAN with the KENNIGOn BROS. GO. GROWERS' PETITION Chicago's Exclusive Of 1916. Hon the American Florist ' Commission House Men when w riting A.T.PYFER&CO. WHOIiESAIiE Fi:X)RISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. The baseball fans in the trade are taking it for granted that the White Sox will participate in the world series I this year, and are already figuring out how they are going to cop the flag. Some of the boys are complaining of not feeling well, so they are liable to be quite sick about the time the con- test starts. 1919. The American Florist. 431 Fine SuDDly of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUMBIA $5.00 to $15.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Miryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland. $3 00 to $8.00 per JOO. Our Selection, $4.00 per JOO Carnations, $2.00 to $3.00 per J 00. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO ^»^>^>^^<^^>^^^^^^^^^/^/^/^/^rVSr>/W^^V^^ CAR LOADS ARRIVING ««$$s$s«$$$$9s«»$9s«»v VAUGHANS CLEAN SPHAGNUM FOR FLORISTS Burlapped Balel Wired Bales Cheaper MOSS ^ SHEET I For Florists MOSS "~ For Nurserymen For SPOT SHIPMENTS or contract. Write ns. CHICAGO: 3 1 -33 W. Randolph St. NEW YORK: 43 Barclay St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Mention the American Florist when writing UT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas Mention the American Florist when writina 1919. Thf American Florist. 433 182 North Wabash Avenue L» D. Phone, Randolpli 631 CHICAGO Fancy Gladioli You cannot help but secure the best trade in your vicinity if you handle our supreme quaUty stock. Francis King, America, Haliey, Chicago White $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PENDLETON SCHWABEN $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. CHOICE ROSES ROSE PREMIER $4.00 to $20.00 per 100. RUSSELL $4.00 to $25.00 per 100. COLUMBIA $4.00 to $18.00 per 100. MILADY $4.00 to $15.00 per 100. OPHELIA $3.00 to $10.00 per 100. Extra Special Roses KILLARNEY BRILLIANT $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. WHITE KILLARNEY $4.00 to $10.00 per 100. MARYLAND $4.00 to $8.00 per 100. SUNBURST $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. WARD $3.00 to $8.00 per 100. billed accordingly. Mention the American Florist when writing R. B. "Williams, of Williams & Co., South Bend, Ind., was in the city this week buying stock for the Carlisle wed- ding, which he has booked for Septem- ber 17. Large quantities of lilies and yellow chrysanthemums will be used In the church decoration. Zech & Mann are doing a good Sep- tember business, and disposing of a large supply of stock. The shipping trade is very good at this establishment, and the local demand is improving. Peter Reinberg reports a good de- mand for roses, especially from out-of- town points, with a strong call for Mrs. Chas. Russell. Tom Fogarty is back at work at O. J. Friedman's after enjoying a well-earned vacation, part of which was spent In Michigan. BASKLTS Write for Catalog Now. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO. Estimates submitted. 155 No. Clark St., CHICAGO llMllilrllllllll^lll^lllrlllnlllUil^llllllilllitlil^llMliNMlUlltllHIlllltllllllllMil^illr^ I GREEN SHECT I {MOSS I I Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 I I Natural, " " 1.75 I I KNUD NIELSEN | I Evergreen, Ala. f niiiiiiiiiriiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiitriiniiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiii~ Mention the American Florist when writing 434^ The American Florist. Sept. 13, ^llluinillliilniiiiiliniiliiiijiiiiniiiriilliiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiliilriijiniiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiirMiuiiiriin riiirniiiiirrujiinrijiriiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiriiiii jiiiiiiiiiimiMii iiiiiiiiiiriiiii iiiiiiiiniiii iimiiiiiriiiii iiiimiliiiliiiliiiimiiiiuimiiuiiinilliiimu YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS £ ^ H N 30 £!. Randolph St. CHIOAGO Remember when ordering that onr line Is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. ~jlllltliiMiiilliilHiiiiiiiliniiiiinlllllliniliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>iiiii[iiiii]iiii]iiiiiti]iiiiiiiriiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinMiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiir; Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing I C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, and wife, will leave for Califor- nia, September 13, and will spend con- siderable time at Pasadena and San Francisco, returning home early next month. Jack Byers, of the Zech & Mann force, is again on duty after enjoying a fishing trip in Wisconsin. He brought back a string of fish for his friends. John Walsh, formerly with the Chi- cago Flower (growers' Association, is now with the Joseph Foerster Co. The Grove Floral Co., 130 North Wells stiteet, has increased its capital stock from $2,500 to $10,000. ■ Visitors: Otto Lang, Dallas, Tex.; John and Henry Staack, and wives, Moline; Theodore Meyer, Waukegan; Miss Britz and Miss Gibson, Danville; F. C. Schaefer, Aurora; Wm. Metzger, Wenona, 111.; Chas. M. Vander Vort, Battle Creek, Mich.;. S. Holmes and wife, San Francisco, Calif.; A. W-. War- ren, Port Allegany, Pa.; Morris Levine, with Lion & Co., New York; W. Gente- m'ann, of the Gentemann Floral Co., ■ Quincy; Morris M. Cohen, New York. Albany, N. Y. "say it with flowers" week planned. Discussion of a "Say It With Flow- ers" campaign to be conducted in Octo- ber, and a club show to be held in No- vember, were the principal subjects taken up at the September meeting of the Albany Florists' club, held at the es- tablishment of F. A. Danker at 744 Central avenue. In regard to the "Say It With Flowers" campaign, the sec- retary read two letters from Z. D. Blackistone, president of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, in which President Blackistone called attention to the efforts being put forth by the florists' club of the nation's capital to institute a "Say It With Flowers" Week, October 5 - 11, in the principal cities of the country, and asked for the co-operation of the Albany club. Pres- ident Blackistone said in part : "We in Washington are very much in earn- est about this proposition, and feel that we are right in thinking it is a big thing. It will be a great deal more ef- fective, however, if we can have all the leading cities of the country take it up and open their floral season with a 'Say It With Flowers' week. We be- lieve that In starting this the first of October, we are going to give an early Impetus to the business, and that we will begin to get our good business a month earlier than usual. If we can do this, it surely will be a big thing for the florists all over the country." After discussion by the members. President W^illiam Newport named a committee to consider a "Say It With Flowers" week in Albany, made up of the following: Frederick A. Danker, chairman; Edward P. Tracey, Thomas F. Tracey, William Holmes, and Wil- liam C Gloeckner. The chairman was authorized to appoint other members on the committee as needed, and later announced that every grower and re- tailer in the city and vicinity would be added. The chairman called a meet- ing of his committee for organization on the night of September 8 at 611 Broadway, Albany. The club decided to hold a flower show for the members on the night of November 20 and to invite the wives md women friends of the meriibers. The entertainment committee. will pro- vide refreshments and a programme of some interest will be prepared. It was decided also to offer a few prizes to the private growers for exhibits of chrys- anthemums and other seasonable plants and flowers. Louis H. Schaefer, chairman of the entertainment committee, submitted a report on the club clambake held Au- gust 23, at Newtonville. There were 94 men, women, and children present. The receipts were $273.05; expenses, $247.47, leaving on hand $25.58, which was turned over to the club treasury. Two new members were elected : John J. Jennings, of West Sand Lake, Rensselaer county, and William Mc- Ginn, of this city. William Christie, of Menands, who was discharged from the a,rmy last July, was present for the first time in over two years. Mr. Christie was drafted early in 1917, sent to Camp Devens, Mass., where he was trained with the 303rd Infantry, sent to France in July, 1918. and assigned to the hos- pital corps. He was stationed at Cler- mont, Puy-de-Done, France, nearly all the time he was abroad. He had ex- cellent opportunities for observation, and some things struck him as unus- ual. For example, he saw azaleas grow- ing in half barrel casks, sawed in two. The plants were the largest of the kind he had ever seen, and were covered with blossoms. Camelias were grown in the same way. Rhubarb was cultivated in the gardens, not for the stalks, but as a, flowering plant. Cannas were seen growing in beds under glass. Mr. Christie said he was glad to return to the United States. After the meeting, the members enjoyed light refresh- ments served by the host. Among the visitors was Louis Hanfling, a New York dealer in florists supplies. Be- fore he left the meeting, Mr. Hanfling handed to Chairman Danker a $10 bill to start the "Say It With Flowers" week in Albany. NOTE. In a recent letter to Fred A. Danker of 40 Maiden Lane, this city, H. H. Battles, florist, of Twelfth Street, Phila- delphia, Pa., wrote that he had decided to discontinue the practice of accepting and allowing trade discounts to flo- rists, as has been his custom in the past. "In the future," writes Mr. Battles, "our orders and deliveries will be strict- ly net. This will apply also to our Cen- tury Flower Shop. 112 South Twelfth street, Philadelphia." R. D. Lone Distance Phones ( Central 3283 (Central 3284 Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS ASTERS Valley Cattleyas Calendulas GLADIOU GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax Mexican Ivy Boxwood Leucodioe 1919. The American Florist. 435 Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. A WORD TO THE WISE— Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score. We Have as Fine a Lot of Summer Roses of Every Variety as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line Of Roses. We are exceptionally strong on Double White Kll- larney, the only white Killarney that stays "white' ' during the hot summer months. Once used, you Will want no Other. £* \t^gWgx\\ °' Qusl*'y stock, all colors, fLJ IQCIIIJII at reasonable prices. M e4^v «ci Heavy supply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the ^%SI6l S large, showy kind also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice Stocli of Daisies, Calendulas. Candytuft, Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Gypsophila and all other Seasonable Stock. HARRISII LILIES are scarce but we can supply RUBRUM and ALBUM. DON'T FORGET US ON GREENS, AS WE HAVE ASPARAGUS. SPRENGERI. FERNS. ADIANTUM, GALAX. K you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°K., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUWDAY. We are In dally touch with market condltlona, end when a decline takes place you can rely upon orders sent ns receiving sncb bMiellts. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. Nashville, Tenn. SUPPLT SHORT IN MANY ITEMS. With the weather dry and very warm, the demand has been fitful, the greatest call being for funeral work. Flowers have been scarce all summer and frequently the shops had to de- pend upon shipment from more fortu- nate localities to fill orders. Roses are beginning to arrive from the new stock of Columbia and Ophelia and some very creditable blooms are being shown. Carnations are also beginning to come in, but much dependance is still placed on the gladioli which are still plenti- ful. A number of funeral orders from out of town have helped to swell the de- mand. Schools have opened and numerous wedding announcements have been made which give encour- agement. The visitors to the state fair, which opens September 15 will also add something to the sales total for the month, aided by the return of social activity. NOTES. Geny Bros, have some good roses and asters. They have had to rely upon outside stock for much of their supply, but conditions are now showing some Improvement. Louis Haury is alone among the stands at the market house, but he has excellent offerings in ferns, Lorraine be- gonias and geraniums. The Joy Floral Co. is cutting some very good Columbia and Ophelia roses and carnations are now coming along nicely. L. H. Haury & Sons have had good roses and asters as their features. Visitor : C. B. Falls, representing the Service Co., Chicago. M. C. D. Cincinnati. MARKET SUFFERS FROM OVEESUEPLY. There is an oversupply in the mar- ket, but the surplus consists only of short stock and the poorer grades. All choice offerings continue to sell readily. P>rices are fair. The supply of roses is better than it has been for some time. The stems are longer, while the average quality is much higlierthan it was. Some carnations are coming into the wholesale houses. These are sell- ing readily. The choice asters find a good, market. Good gladioli prove good property. The receipts in dahlias are becoming large. NOTES. C. C. Murphy, an old-time grower of this city, and a great uncle of Miss Laura Murphy and W. Ray Murphy, passed away September 8. The William Murphy Company have been getting in some Columbia roses that are exceptionally fine for the time of the year. C. E. Critchell has been receiving some splendid dahlias from John Ruten- schroer. Sphagnum Moss Direct from the Producer to the Purchaser. We ship all orders burlaped, except carload lots. TRIAL ORDER WILL CONVINCE YOU that you can Save 25 Per Cent buying from us. J. B. Kinsey Sea Moss Co. Warehouse: High Point, N. i. PhUadelphia Office : 22Z Vine St. Visitors : Sam Seligman and bride, New York; I. Bayersdorfer, of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; O. J. Honaker and wife, Lexington, Ky., and Ted Wetterbum, representing The Quality Brands Company, Cleveland. H. 436 The American Florist. Sept. 13, 1919 Will be the greatest years in the history of the florii buy your CUT FLOWERS GROWTH The Boston Floral Supply Co. is glad to greet you once more. We are glad to be able to sincerely thank our hundreds and hundreds of customers for their co- operation during the past season. It is only through the co-operation of our patrons that the Boston Floral Supply Co., has been able to increase its business more than 300 %. Our increased business has made it necessary to increase our facilities in manufacturing. Our new methods have taken the place of some of our older ones in the production of crepe flowers, wax flowers, baskets and in the preserving of cycas. Why is it that so many florists are talking about the Boston Floral Supply Co? Because in a little over four years we have grown to be the largest producers of wax flowers for florists use in the world. Why is it that the demand for wax flowers, wreaths, sprays, etc., is greater today than ever? Because the Boston Floral Supply Co. has created this demand by manufacturing an article which is both practical and within the reach of the mass of the people. Hundreds and hundreds of florists throughout the country have taken advantage of the popular demand for our artificial flowers, wreaths, sprays etc. It would sur- prise you if you knew how many florists have established themselves permanently in the artificial flower business together with their regular florist trade, and it is nothing but natural that this should be the outcome, as a combination of our artificial flow- ers with the natural flowers produces a pleasing and lasting effect. Why can the Boston Floral Supply Co. save you from 25 to 33%. The Boston Floral Supply Co. has answered this question. 1st. We manufacture our own wax flowers, wax designs, baskets, boxes, wire frames and preserve our own cycas We are large manufacturers and buy our raw material in large quantities. 2nd. Oar main object is to minufacture on a large scale. This helps us to reduce the cost of production. Wc depen OUR CUT EVERGREEN You can save a goodly sum placing your orders for Cu Why? Because running with a successful supply house duction. You derive the bei concentrating your purchases express charges. By buying will reduce much delay and t' Then again you maytelep drop us a postal, for your want to a free call if we get his trad( Place your orders with us and have no regrets. We cai Carnations in all colors. A; flowers. Our stock of Everg etc., is as good as the best. WAX FLOWERS WAX ROSES, Pink, White, Yellow, Golden Gate. Per 100 Very Large Size S3450 Large Size 2450 CREPE ROSES, Pink, White, Gold- en Gate and Russell color. Per 100 $2,50 CARIVATIONS. Pink, White, Golden Gate. Per 100 $2.50 SWEIBT PEAS, Pink, White, Lav- ender. Per 1,000 95.50 EASTER LILIES, per 100 4.00 CALLA LILIES, per 100 4.00 ORCHIDS, 3 colors, per 100... 4.00 CYCAS Size Per 100 8-12 ? 3JS5 12-16 4.00 16-20 4.75 20-24 5.75 24-28 7.00 32-36 9.50 36-40 11.50 40-44 l.'S.ZS 44-48 15.00 We preserve our own cycas. They are handsome, pliable, and do not mold. MAGNOLIA LEAVES. Best quality. Per carton $1.75 MAGNOLIA WREATHS Beautifully decorated with Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Lilies, Etc. Each wreath securely packed in a telescope box. 10-inch Frame, per doz $10.00 12-inch Frame, per doz 13.00 14-inch Frame, per doz 17.00 WAX DESIGNS S-inch Each 9 .75 10-inch Each 1.10. 12-inch Each 1.35 SPRAYS Tinfoil wrapped, made of Roses, Carnations, Sweet Peas, Etc. Prices, each $0.75, $1.00, $1.50 PRICES SUBJECT TO t BOSTON FLORAL Wholesale Florists and Dealers in Cut Flower Manufacturers of Artificial Flowers, Wax Designs, Office-Salesrooms: 15 Of is St., 96 Srch St., BO.* 1&19. The American Florist. 437 1920 business. Stop to consider, Mr. Florist, before you SUPPLIES for this season. 3WER AND EPARTMENT tiey before the season is over by rcrs and EVCrgrecnS with us. lower department in connection i us to reduce the cost of pro- You derive further benefits by place. This will reduce your )wers and supplies together, it : save many disappointments. telegraph us at our expense, or : feel that a customer is entitled it Flowers and Evergreens II line of Roses in all lengths, jladioli, and other seasonable such as Plumosa, Maidenhair, upon a large volume of business, adding only a small profit to the manufactured article. You buy direct, this eliminates the middleman's profit. 3rd. Very often we have large raw stocks on hand. Our prices are based prin- cipally upon the cost of the raw material. In this way you are protected against a rising market. 4th. Our service is prompt and courteous. 5th. We are not only anxious to have you co-operate with us by buying our goods, but we also want you to co-operate with us by your criticisms. It is only through criticism of others that we can expect to grow. DISPLAY We believe there is nothing that goes so far to encourge buying and stimulate trade as a display of merchandise. No matter whether you have a large business or a small business you should always have a display in your windows, on your wall or on your shelves. If we had no display, we could not sell much of our goods. We believe there is nothing more beautiful than a display of a few of our magnolia wreaths, wax designs, sprays, etc., in your window. Do not you think you should look into the matter of giving us a trial order amounting to $25.00, more or less, and seure some of our wax flowers, foliage, ruscus, wire frames, moss, cycas, etc., and make up a display yourself in your own store? If you feel that you are not expert enough to make up a beautiful spray or wax design, such as a cross, anchor, star or wreath, we will gladly send you the designs already made up. Think it over, and see if this small investment is not a most appropriate one for you. We have suggested this to many florists and they have thanked us for doing so. We also think you ought to have an assortment of our baskets amounting to $25.00. MANILLA BOXES CUT FLOWER BOXES. Size 18- 5-31/2 21- 5-31/3 24- 5-3y2 28- 5-31/2 21- 8-5 30- 5-3V4 8-5 8-5 -5 -5 Per 100 2-in. Lids Full Telescope 24- 28- 30- 36- 30-12-6 36-12-6 36-14-6 .$ 2.75 3US0 4.25 5.00 5.00 5.40 5.80 «.40 8.80 0.75 11.00 11.50 13.50 ? 3.75 4.50 5.00 e.oo 6.00 6.75 7.00 7.75 10.00 11.75 12.75 13.50 15.00 WREATH BOXES. Size 16-16-5 $ 8.50 16-16-7 9.25 18-18-6 9.50 18-lS-S 10.50 20-20-6 11.50 20-20-9 13.00 22-22-6 13.00 22-22-9 16.50 Per 100 2 -in. Lids Telescope $ 9.50 11.00 12.00 13.50 14.50 15.50 16.50 18.00 ' 19- 9-8 BOUQUET BOXES. ¥10.50 Printing- free on lots of 500 or more. In smaller lots, $1.25 per 100; gold ink, $2.50. klNGE WITHOUT NOTICE iUPPLY COMPANY d Hardy Cut Evergreens and Florists' Supplies kets, Boxes, Wire Frames and Preservers of Cycas ON, MASS. Telephones Main 2574-3525. Unknown Customers Kindly Send References or Cash with Order. 438 The American Florist. Sept. 13, ERNE Si C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Sf reef , L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E. E. Winterson Co. 166 Noith Wabash Avenue, l. d. raone central eoo*. CHICAGO We offer the best Gladiolus on the Chicago market in quantity; also Asters, Roses, Carnations, Adiantum, Fancy Ferns and Smllaxbythe case. Our supply department Is complete. Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes and Wire Work are our main items. Try us. Milwaukae, Wis. HEAVY SUPPLY IN ALL LINES. Market conditions, as to supply and demand for the past week, were no im- provement over that a week previous. Asters, gladioli and other outdoor stock still continues in large supply. The same can be said of roses, which show the effects of the unusually hot weather the last few days. September 7, the official thermometer registered 90 in the shade, and with a hot south wind, it was indeed "good old summer time." FLOEISTS' CLUB MEETING. It certainly must have made a good Impression on President Kennedy to greet nearly half of the total member- ship at the meeting, September 4. Some of the local boys who attended the De- troit convention were on hand, but left it to C. C. Pollworth to give the report of their trip; the very successful way the Detroit florists had of making this convention the most enjoyable and in- structive one held for many years past, and that our bowling team was second best on the list (reading backward), undoubtedly due to the fact that some our best bowlers were not there. Due to the energetic and painstaking work of the club's state fair committee, the flower beds and numerous boxes are In fine shape at this time. In trying to boost the exhibition end, the chair ap- pointed a committee of six to visit the trade, especially the retailers, in order to get this department to make a better showing than ever before. The fair dates are September 8-12. It might be added that the members of the florists' skat club are now numbered among the regulars. NOTES. The Holton & Hunkel Co., and the C. C. Pollworth Co. were busy staging their exhibits at the fair grounds, Sun- day, Sept. 7. Besides a good daily cut of Premier, Columbia and Ophelia roses, the Cudahy Floral Co. is consigning a heavy cut of American Beauties to Gust. Rusch & Co. Visitor : M. Dale, Houghton, Mich. E. O. St. Louis. TRADE CONDITIONS CONTINUE SLOW. The market has been rather quiet dur- ing the past two weeks, with no unusual demand to strengthen the situation. Gladioli are arriving in good supply and the better grades bring fair returns. A few very fine asters are offered and meet with good sale. Roses have been arriving in good condition, but the de- mand has been nothing unusual. Rus- sell and Premier are the leaders. Dahlias are beginning to make a showing, and a few weeks will see them in plentiful supply. Greens are sufficient to meet all needs. NOTES. L. P. Jensen received a surprise a few days ago when he was elected president of the National Association of Gardeners at the Cleveland conven- tion of that organization. We con- gratulate him on the honor, and know he will make a good presiding officer. The post also carries with it a seat on the board of directors of the Society of American Florists. The annual Veiled Prophets' ball, abandoned the last few years on ac- count of war conditions, is scheduled for October 7. It will probably be a greater event than ever, and is always a source of good business to the florists. Thousands of corsages are used for this occasion. The new home of the St. Louis Whole- sale Cut Flower Co. is fast Hearing completion. When finished, it will be one of the finest establishments of its kind in the country. W. A. Rowe reports his foreman, Gerard Denys, on the sick list. That means more work for W. A., but he says he likes it. More power to him. The Windier Wholesale Floral Co. re- ports a good call for asters. Al. Gumz, manager, has been on a short vacation, an auto trip to Kansas City, Mo. Wm. C. Smith's rose growers are be- ginning to cut quite heavily. From the present outlook, stock should be both good and plentiful. C. A. Kuehn has been receiving very good asters and liberal shipments of roses which are moving freely. The visit of President Wilson used up vast quantities of roses and the down- town stores reaped a harvest. J. J. W. Kansas City, Mo. LOCAL SUPPLY INCREASES SLIGHTLY. There has not been much change in market conditions during th past week other than a slight increase in the home grown supply coming to this city. Asters are much improved and are leaders in the sales. Gladioli are plen- tiful and are also making a better showing due to the cooler weather pre- vailing. Ophelia, Russell, Premier and Columbia are the quality roses and the supply is more plentiful than at any time since last spring. NOTES. H. Kuslk & Co. report good business and the demand is met daily with a good supply of gladioli, roses and as- ters. TTie wire department is busier than usual. William L. Rock and wife have re- turned from a vacation spent at north- ern points of interest. They report a most delightful trip and splendid weather. T. J. Noll & Co. report stock more plentiful and improved In quality ^iiitiiiriiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiitiiiitiitriiitijittiiitiiifiiiriiirirriiiirliiiiiiiiiiniiKiiiiiiiiiiilla I —THE— I iM^yer Florist Thread! i Comes put up 16 oz.of actual thread to the lb., = = 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread = I with any other you are usina and you = = will see a vast difference in the = I quality as well as the price and = i yardage of each spool. = = Manufactured by the i I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREA0 WORKS I I 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. | Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirtiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirtiiriiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiitn Mention the American Florist when writing Sell More Potted Plants You can easily doabl* your plant trade br fhow* lug your cufitomera how easy It Is to srow potttd plants with ft Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep 7oar plant! watered just rlKht. Whole- sale price, }20.00 per 100. If your supply houM loes not carry them Hnd us their name with you order. Sample by mail, 860 The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO which cleans up unusually well with a good local and shipping demand. W. J. Barnes reports wedding orders are beginning to arrive. The call for funeral flowers has been moderate. A. Newell has his force busy with strawflower arrangements. He reports fall trade opening well. Charles Thomas, of the Rosery, has finished alterations and re-decorating at his store. Visitors : Robert Newcomb, Burling- ton, la.; James Karins, Philadelphia, Pa.; Julius Dilloff, New York. B. J. B. 1919. The American Florist. 439 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing ECAMLINfiCO. The Lai-gest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Ijocated WHOIiESAIiE CUT FLOWER flOCSE IN CBaCAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHICA60 L. D. Phones CBNTRAL 1977 and 1078 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER & MUSSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 HoHh Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing k. L Randall Co., Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEIIAND-RlSCHCot FLOWER GROWERS TILEPHONe id klUMDACU k\IC CHICAGO csmuLara IM l1.WA0A!9n AVE. Illinois Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White KlUamey and Klllar- ney Brilliant Roses. AH orders given prompt attention. Try u>. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO f920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists Sent {ree on request. THE JOHN HENRT CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the Americmn Florist when writing Wire Hanging Baskets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-inoh Sl-75 H.inoh »3.00 12-incli 2.35 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value lor the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^^detro?t,"mich.^*' Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥erMM*Kete Chlcaeo. OUEBDNT PRICE LIST. Doz«n Roses, Beaaty * 1.500$ 6.00 100 Mrs. Chas. BusBell ... 5.00(8 20.00 Columbia 5.00® 15.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00(8 10.00 KlUarney Brilliant 3.00® 10.00 KlUarney 3.00(2 10.00 White KlUarney 3.00(3 10.00 Richmond 3.00(8 10.00 Prince de Bulgarle... 3.00(3 10.00 My Maryland 3.000 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer. .. 3.00(8 10.00 Milady v3.00Q 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00(S 10 00 Hadley 3.00® 10.00 " Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Double W. KlUarney.. 3.00® 10.00 " Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. 3.00® 10.00 Champ Welland 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00® 10.00 Bayard Thayer 3.00® 10 00 " Ceclle Brunner 8.00 " George Blgar 8.00 Baby Doll S.OO Nesbit 8.00 " Our selection 4.00 CarnaUons 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyaa, per doz 10.00® 12.00 Daisies 1.60(8 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Valley 12.00® 16.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Ferns per 1.000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 1.60® 2.00 Lcucothoe 1.00® 1.26 Mexican Ivy per 1,000 5.00® 6.00 Plumosua Strings each .60® .76 Smllai per doz. 2.60® 8.00 Sprengerl, Plumosus Sprays . . S.OO Boxwood, 86c per lb., per case 9.00 FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago '■^yii't'i^yi'i'l'iftA^tyt^tfti't'l't'i^Alt'MAA^A ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284; « Mention the American Florist when wHtina f Chicago III. OeaXeTS \-i\ b\«m\\«s 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 440 The American Florist. Sept. 13, They have their season now and you cannot afford to omit them from your daily display. We have Dahlias for every purpose. For: Funeral work— Decorative purposes— Basket work. And there is nothing in the market at this time of the year that will make a better showing and that you can find quicker sale for. Start the season right — make a Dahlia show. It will pay you. THE LEO NIESSEN Cti., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. BIG SUPPLY OF FINE QUALITY. Tile past week in the iiower market was a period of continuous oversup- ply. The quality of the stock has never been excelled, if equalled, for the sea- son. Quantity features were fine in- door asters, good new crop roses and quantities of gladioli. There were Easter lilies, as well as rubrums and a few cattleyas. Golden Glow chrysan- themums are also offered. Field-grown asters, larkspurs, clematis, white hy- drangeas, single and double cosmos and dahlias were also offered in large as- sortments. The demand was light; bet- ter than last year, perhaps, but there is unquestionably more stock on hand than at this time a year ago. Prices are holding fairly steady, particularly for all high-grade stock, while inferior qualities are sold in quantity lots at very low figures. It is thought that asters will be out of the market in from, a week to 10 days, giving a little more elbow room for the dahlias, sales of which will start in earnest about Sep- tember 15. Premier and Columbia roses are now coming strong. Russell is also plentiful, but like the others, mostly short stemmed, although there are specials of all three to be had. Those who have planted heavily of Premier, will be on the anxious bench for the next month or so, by which time it will have so far advanced as to demonstrate its worth locally as a forcing variety. PROBLEM OP MOVING SURPLUS STOCKS. In speaking of the difficulty of han- iling or moving surplus stock at this time, one of the large wholesalers ven- tured the opinion that the retailers had made too much money the past season, and some of them were still too busy spending their last season's profits, to buckle down to business. He said this was proverbial of many of the street men, who when they had a good Satur- day, would not try to follow up their advantage, but enjoyed what to them was a good time, as long as their money lasted, when they would then come around again, looking for bargains, and try and recuperate their fortunes. GROWERS OPTIMISTIC The plant growers are taking a rosy view of the future as scarcely any of them, from the orders already received, feel they will have stock enough to last the season through. There has never been a better stock of ferns of the nephrolepis varieties than is offered this fall. Palms there are, but all growers of kentias, arecas and phcenix are very chary about taking large orders, pre- ferring to make as large a distribution as possible. The retailers who want cyclamens, 'poinsettias and begonias for the coming holiday seasons, should place their orders very soon to avoid dissappointment. NOTES. W. A. Hansen, representing the E. C. Amling Co., Chicago, made a flying visit Saturday last. Mr. Hansen thought Chicago took better care of the rose growers, than did the wholesalers of the Quaker City. They did this, he said, by holding up the price of the outside and other flowers, with the result that more roses were used. When reminded of the rose situation In Chicago last May, when tliey were jobbed out so low to dfepaTtment stores, he said that was ■ ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuiiiiiiimiiuiiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'ttiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiuiijiuiir. i Roses, Asters, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. I This Is the exclnslve shop, only one block from Bxpress Depota. | 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^iiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiLitiiiiiiiniiniiiniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiriitMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiitiiiitiiiiiiiii iiiii riiniiiiiiittiiiiiiitiiiiiintMiiii iiriitii iiiiniiiiiii'' VlioMe Ho¥erMM*Kete Buffalo, Sept. 10. Per 100 Koses, Beauty. Special 30.000 40.00 Fancy 20.000 30.00 Extra 10.00® 20.00 1st 8.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00(31 5.00 My Maryland 3.00® 8.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ward 3.00® 4.00 Columbia 6 00® 15.00 Ophelia 3.00® lO.OO Russell 6.00® 10.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 85.00®100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .50 Ferns per 1,000 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 25.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Auratum Lily 15.00 Pond Lily 2.00® 3.B0 Boston, Sept, 10. Per 100 Koses, Beauty 12.00® 25.00 Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 " White & Pink Killarney. 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00® 12.00 Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00® 12.00 •• Taft 2.00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and HlUlngdon. . . 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.00® 15.00 Easter LiUes 10.00® 20.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Sept 10. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® lo.oo Richmond 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Shawyer 4.<)n® 10.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 r.ilium Giganteum 12.50® 15.00 C.Tttleyas 1.00® 3.00 Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.60® 3.00 Easter Lilies 12.60® 15.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2 00 Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Daffodils 5.00® 6.00 Iris Ttngltnna 12.00® 15.00 Jonquils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 owing to special w^eather conditions. He was muoh impressed with the appear- ance of the H. H. Battles store and Century Flower Shop. "Say it With Flowers" week is being pushed by the local florists in no uncer- tain manner. There is to be a general decorating of all the shops and a parade of the florists with autos decked with flowers and carrying the slogan is to be a feature October 8. The Milwaukee plan to obtain funds for advertising is to be adopted and a special meeting of the trade to consider details has been called for Monday, September 15, at the Adel- phia^hotel; ■ ■ - Write Por Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 nne St., St. Louis, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing BERGER BROS Roses, Higb Grade Asters, Zinnias GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. PhUadelphla, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. whol,e:sai.e: florists 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Growers of Q,nallty Flonem. NASTiCA Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2.25 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz size) 1.25 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wlolesale Florisis, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Wholesale Flonsts' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable NoreltlM In Qaantlty. Send for Oor Gataloara*. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. and St., Phlla., Pa. Wm. Dych, the enterprizing North 2nd street retailer, has purchased the property at No. 1414, next door to his present location, which he is remodel- ing. As the work is about finished, 1919. The American Florist. 441 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & HUNKCL CO. 462 MUwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowe rs and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERHHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa. he has moved in, and will have, when his newT fixtures are in place, an up-to- date flower shop. A small greenhouse is to be erected in the rear, which will add greatly to his facilities. K. Pennock-Niessen Baseball. The return baseball match of the em- ployes of the S. S. Pennock and Leo Niessen companies was played Satur- day, August SO, at Richboro, Mont- gomery county, Pa. Elmer W. Gaeh- ring had invitfd the boys to his coun- try place so that he could entertain ti.cm pfter the game, which he did mo.st bountifully with a sumptuous country dinner, followed by an hour of selected moving pictures, all of which was very much enjoyed. A fife and drum corps helped to enliven the occasion with patriotic .airs. Mr. Gaehring welcomed his guests in a neat speech, referring to the spirit of comradeship as shown in the clean game that had just been played by em- ployes of rival firms. He then intro- duced Charles H. Grakelow, who, in an inspiring address, pictured people of this country village, in his compar- ison of city and country life; that each had its advantages to be equally en- joyed by those loyal to their com- munity. The game was very interesting, be- ing much closer than the first contest a week ago. The Pennock team had much the same line up as before, but the Niessen nine had been considerably strengthened, the principal addition being a new battery, which kept the heavy hitters of the opposing nine guessing. After the di.sasterous third Inning, in which the Niessens scored six runs, Kilgallen was relieved by Russell, who only allowed two more runs. There were several closo decisions which Um- pires Angele and Gannon handled like veterans. The Pennocks played a good uphill game, making several promising rallies, but the hit that was needed never came and the Niessens won, the score being 9 to 6. Box Score Leo Niessen Co. S. S. Pennock Co. Bwlnir. If 1 8 nouehten. 3b.. o' 6 Kllneer. s.b. .. 1 Swan, c 2 1 Mayer. 3b 1 1 Kllleallen. d.. 1 1 McLonb'n. 2b. 2 Cox. lb 1 HiBirlns. c.t.. 3 8 Davis. If 1 McMann. r.f.. 1 1 Russell, s.s. .. 1 1 Ruler, lb Kcnnctlav. 2b. Blrnbaucr. d. 1 Rave, rf 1 Lee, c 1 Culbert-son. cf . 1 X 9 10 6 6 123456789 NIT5SSKN 01620000 X— 9 rBNNOCK 11012010 0—6 GUST. RUSCH & CO Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPUES. Pbone Main 1 245. P. O. Box 206 k. Milwaukee, Wis. ¥lioMeno¥crMM*Ket>s Philadelphia, Sept. 10. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® 40.00 fancy 15.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. RMssell 6.00® 20.00 KUlarney 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 6.00® 15.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 " Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Adlantnm 1.00® 1.50 Smllax .25 AsparapuB Strings 50® .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Dahlias 2.00® 6.00 Tritomas 4.00® 6.00 Chrysanthemums, Golden Glow 25.00 St. Louis, Sept 10. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 2.00® 6.00 Killarney 1.00® 4.00 " White Killarney 1.00® 6.00 '• Hoosler Beauty 1 60(iii 10.00 Russell 2.00® 15.00 Ward l.Oil® 3.. Miller, who was heartily congratulated for fighting "a good fight," and winning out at Detroit. He received an ovation on entering the hall. Later, at the close of Mr. Totty's remarks, he took the platform and in a neat speech, gave credit to the club members for their ■unwavering support and promised to use his best efforts as president of the S. A. F. P. R. Pierson spoke at some length on the features of Quarantine No. 37, reciting a number of the hard- ships it imposed on the trade. The next appeal for relief is likely to be made to congress. Joseph A. Manda spoke along the same line. C. H. Totty followed in agreement with the previous speakers, and proposed that the club indorse the resolutions adopted by the Detroit convention relating to Quaran- tine No. 37. That was done by a unan- imous vote. Max Schling made a lengthy address in favor of the publicity movement, and was active in pushing for contributions. A considerable sum was subscribed. C. H. Totty reported for the flower show committee, and asked the members to take a personal interest in promoting the show. Secretary Young also spoke on the flower show. A. L. Miller reported for the trans- portation committee to Detroit. A bill of something over $100 had been in- curred for entertainment at Buffalo. It was ordered paid. A. M. Henshaw reported for the com- mittee that has in charge the matter of securing a more suitable meeting place. A good hall can be secured from the Engineers' club, in the Engineering building, 39th street near Sixth avenue. The committee was given full powers to act. The proposed rent will be $25 per meeting. C. H. Totty exhibited a vase of fine stock of the rose, Frank W. Dunlop. The house committee furnished an ample lunch, and A. L. Miller supplied an excellent brand of cigars. President Kessler, at the opening, proposed that on account of the heat, members take off their coats, many following bis ad- vice, Secretary Young being an excep- tion, as quite sensibly, he did not bring his coat. A. F. F. Best Books For Florists. The following books should be in every florist's and gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are especially in- terested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the hooks. Principles and Practice of Pruning, — By M. G. Kains, lecturer on horticulture, Columbia University. Covering Investigations, extending over a number of years, as well as set princi- ples based upon the laws of plant growth. 420 pages, profusely illustrated. Price $2.00. Cabbages, Caullflowar, Allied Vegetables, — By C. L. Allen. Also contains chapters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases com- mon to these plants. Price. 65 cents. The Garden Uonth by Honth. — By Mabel Ca- bot Sedgwick. A well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants arranged for each month. Illustrated. Price, $4.30. The Orchard and Fruit Garden. — Bv B. P. Powell. The volume is well illustrated and the author is a practical man who knows his subject. 321 pages. Price, $1.50. The Book of the Peony, — By Mrs. Edward Harding. A complete history of this flower, charmingly written. 259 pages and 44 Illus- trations. Cloth. Price. $6.00. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. — By M. G. Kains. For the practical man, the teacher and the amateur. 342 pages, fully Illustrated. Price, $1.75. Commercial Carnation Culture. — Edited by 3. Harrison Dick. A practical guide to modem methods of growing. 262 pages, freely Illus- trated. Price, $1.50. Success in Market Gardening. — By Herbert Rawson. No one in the business for profit can be without this latest edition. 271 pages and 22 Iliustrations. Price, $1.40. ■Vines, and How to Grow Them. — By Wm. M. McCuIlom. A list of varieties for different lo- cations is contained in this book of 300 pages. Illustrated. Price. $1.10. Chrysanthemum Manual. — By Elmer D. Smith. Fourth Edition. Profusely Illustrated. Price, 60 cents. Daffodils. Narcissi, How to Grow Them, — By A. M. Kirby. Illustrated. 233 pages. Price, $1.21. Practical Floricultiu*e. — By Peter Henderson. A guide to the successful propagation and cul- tivation of florists' plants, Illustrated. 325 pages. Price, $1.60. Landscape Gardening. — By Sam'l Maynard, 338 pages. 165 illustrations. Price, $1.60. How to Lay Out Suburban Homes. — By Her- bert J. Kellaway. Contains many useful hints. 112 pages, 3S half-tone illustrations and 15 plans and maps. Price, $2.00. Principles of Floriculture. — By Professor B. A. White. Covers the principles of flower grow- ing. 467 pages, illustrated. Price, $2.2S. The American Flower Garden, — ^By Neltle Blanchan. Well bound, 36S pages and 92 illns- trations. Price, $5.35. La-wns and How to Hake Them. — By Leonard Barron. A very useful and practical work. Il- lustrated. Price, $1.10. Celery Culture. — By J. C. Vaughan. The sub- ject thoroughly covered. 59 pages. Illustrated. Price, 60 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing, — By ly. H, Bailey. Fruit culture is treated thoroaghly. 516 pages. Price, $1.25. Manual of the Trees of North America. — By Prof. C. S. Sargent. 826 pages, with over 600 illustrations. Price, $6. The Landscape Beautiful, — By Frank A. Waugh. An interesting book. 336 pages. Il- lustrated. Price, $2. Orchids: Their Culture and Management, By W. Watson. Eight colored plates. 644 pages. Price, $10.00. Greenhouse Construction. — By h. R. Taft. How to build and heat a greenhouse. lUos- trated. Price, $1.76. Insects Injurious to Vegetables. — By F. H. Chittenden. 163 illustrations In the 262 paees. Price. $1.50. Greenhouse Management. — By Prof. I.. R. Taft Covers the subject completely. 382 pages.' Price, $1.75. The Book of -Water Gardening. — By Peter Bis- set. 200 pages. 130 Illustrations. Price, $2.60. Farm and Garden Rule Book. — By Professor li. H. Bailey. Price, $2.00. Strawberry Growing. — By Prof. S. W. Fletcher. 325 pages. Profusely illustrated. Price, $1.75. How to Grow Roses. — By Kiobert Pyle, 121 pages. Illustrated. Price, $1.00. The Goldfish.— By Hugo Mulertt. 160 pages. Handsomely illustrated. Price. $2. Mushroom Growing. — By B. M. Duggar. 260 pages, fully illustrated. Price, (1.60. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 440 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, 111. 1919. The American Florist. 445 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Chicago. Established 1857 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We hare the Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street UITV'S I,ARGEST FliO'WER STORB. Mention the American Florist when writing WASfflNGTON D. C. Gudes^ CUDE BROS.Ca FLORISTS 12l4r STNW •tAVMINOTOKOa Hemters of Florists' Telegraph neliveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoUegt Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. EstabUsbed 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 76th St. Orders B) Telegraph Promptl) Filled Phones 1662-1663 Colnmbas, Los Angeles, Calii.-'^*'^^^'^ O. C SAAKE FLORIST We Solid! Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET For Wisconsin Deliver; OF "Home Grown Flowers' Get in toudi wlUl J. E. MAHHEWSON, *Zr. Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Choicest Quality, Variety, Best Service and Delivery We are located in the central part of the city and deliver flowers to all suburbs. 77-79 E MADISON ST. CVl\CkC(\ Member of F. T. D. X/OlvAVlvf A. LANGE ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARftllNn Flowers and Service ISo^KW; /\lW/\/i^l^ Conservatories. Diamond St. at 22nd. THE BELLEVUE-STRATTOKD WALNUT STS. ^Miiiiiuiii iiiiiiiiiLijiiiiiiiil riiirmr J iiiiminiiii i i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii J iiiririrrniiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiii uiiiiii^ A-p P A »7 A Vr 2751 Broadway, I • D* ^ALiiWiy NEW YORK, N. Y. | 5 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. | r^,„„i„i iiiiniimiiiiiiiiiiiitmiiiiuii uiiimiiinimniiiitmimiimuiiiiimii immmiimiiiimiiimiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiimiii uiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiimtriiiti: 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. DARDS FLORIST Established at N. E. cor. Madison ATe- nue and 44th Street, NEW YORK. for 44 Years. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill HTH UIHII We are the center of the great "WLUlHi minili Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis Mention the American Florist when writing FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. r^^ov HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing Rockf ord, HI. H. W. BUCKBEE. CHICAGO lt^\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. Nol he.) 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n, Mention the Am,erican Florist when writing C. H. TREY Wkolesaii ind Ritiit Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUl mi orders (or tbe West on sliort noUc* Trade discoanti. First-claii itook. Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 W, MA.DISON ST^ cmcxGCi) Mention the American Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefnlly Bxecnted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING FLORISTS 735 Eucud Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARI, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Tielegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writino Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over SO yean, 1122 Grand Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co« 1211 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers tot Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. N^ orders too large, none too small. Uember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery- Mention the Am,erican Florist when uiriting Kansas City, Mo. rf//Wi7% Kansas and Western W.9.c/da^meA Missouri. l^inrmm-mti Up-to-date Service. ^■fVr(nit , f» at^ F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writing J. W. BODGEBS Elka' Bnlldlnc. niivfntl C\ 4 South Jefferson Street, ■*-'*• J IWH, Kf. Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive onr Immediate and caretol attention. UTTLiiFIELD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS win flH mu »■ ders for Designs and Cnt Flower, in Mldiiasa. Mention the Am,erican Florist when toriting 1919. The American Florist. 449 Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MCHICAN BLVD.. Amftorimii Amo. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Blowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Hemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT SIS Market St., Harrlsbnrg, Pa. Nlebt and day Mrrlce In tM Onitral PennsylvanlA. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. ^^^n state st, Chicago, ill Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Mention the American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Florists' Telegr.qph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and meet carefully executed. Mention the American Florist when writing ■liiWBuniniiiHiiiliiminnnjiiiniimiiniiniHuunBmuiliivUBiiviiiBimifllll I WASHINGTON, D. C. I GEO. H. COOKE I IMoirlst i Connecticut Avenue and t Street Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKISTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, mar 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brolhers" on a box of flowers is a Gu»rantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery In this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWBT Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST H BAUMER, MASONIC TEMFLE Kemler of Florists' Telegraph Dellveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing n'AIflf Newark. N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliverits lo any lovm orcitj Telephone withm 150 mLes of Newark. Market 494 "WE NEVER SliEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" S«rTlce and BxecatloB. Every Plovyer in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveone Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHI TAe '/iilmerJXtase florist C. MONROE ST. Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTary. 450 The American Florist. Sept. 13, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore. Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa.. Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O.. Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. =<^ The price of bags at Chicago, Sep- tember 10, was $65.00. Winter Vetch price is easier, dry weatlier preventing seeding. A. H. Goodwin, of the W. W. Bar- nard Co., Chicago, and wife, have been spending a recent vacation at Sara- toga, N. Y. Grand Rapids, Mich. — The A. J. Brown Seed Co. estimates its pea crop short, but expects to deliver bean con- tracts in full. Cabbage Seed. — On the large acreage harvested, both east and west, the total production is the heaviest in the history of the country. THE death of James C. Tait, presi- dent of George Tait & Sons, Inc., Nor- folk, Va., is recorded in our obituary column this week. Anthony C. Van Ber Schoot, of Hil- legom, advises us Mr. Elliott, of the Elliott Nursery, Pittsburgh, Pa., is vis- iting Holland on his European trip. The death is announced, July 13, of Ludwig Heyn, sole proprietor of the business of Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, in his sixty-first year, after a short illness. Visited Chicago: A. T. Ferrell of A. T. Ferrell & Co., Saginaw, Mich., S. P. Willard, of Comstock, Ferre & Co., Wethersfleld, Conn.; Geo. C. Thompson, of Northrup, King & Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Septem- ber 10, were as follows : Timothy $9.50 to §11.00 per 100 pounds. September, $12.75 bid; October $11.90 sellers; $12.25 bid for March. Webneb Schmidt has succeeded his father, the late Carl Schmidt, whose death was announced in these columns last June, as sole proprietor of the business of Haage & Schmidt, Erfurt, Germany, which will be continued as heretofore. Garden Peas. — Michigan, according to the government Seed Reporter, will produce 500 pounds to the acre, "Wiscon- sin 700 pounds, Washington 750 pounds, Montana about 700 pounds. A large acreage has been abandoned in Idaho and 25 per cent in Montana. New York importers complain that the federal horticultural inspector is making bulb importation difficult and subject to annoying red tape delays, all of which apparently belong to and go along with such embargoes, the cen- tral thought being the embargo and not the facilitation of business. MiNNBi4.poLis, Minn. — W. H. Bofferd- ing has retired as active manager of the W. H. Bofferding Co., Inc., and the business as will be continued by C. W. Armstrong and F. H. Virtue. Mr. Bof- ferding has bought the Emma V. White mail order seed business; which he will carry on under the name of the Emma V. White Co., Inc., at 3010 Aldrich ave- nue, south. Rice's Mlchl§:an Seed Crop Inspection. Seedsmen who visited the extensive seed farms of Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., at Grass Lake, Mich., September 25, advance mention of which appeared in our issue of August 30, page 350, found in addition to the trials, much to inter- est them in the 1,200 acres devoted to the production of stock seed of beans, sweet and field corn, cucumbers, carrot, beet, turnip and rutabaga as well as Rice's Grass Lake, Mich., Seed Farms. At Top: Topping Onions. Center: Watermelon Trial . Bottom: George E. Starr, Superintendent and Early W hite Bush Scalloped Squash. more than 200 acres of transplanted radish, muskmelon, watermelon, cab- bage, onion, piunpkin, squash, tomato, pepper and mangelwurzel, the crops grown solely for stock for distribution among farmers for the seed crop of 1920. Notwithstanding a prolonged drought, Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. jniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiniiiiiiiiiMiiiiliiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiluiiiiiii: I THE W. G. pressing! SEED COMPANY | I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | [Sweet Corn Seed) iiiliiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiniiiiriiniiitiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii^ both trials and crops were so interesting that it was difficult to get the visitors to stop long enough for meals. The loca- tion is ideal for the work in stock seed selection which is in the capable hands of Superintendent George E. Starr, who is assisted by a number of enthusiastic young men. Ajnong those in attendance were : C. Herbert Anderson, with Frank S. Piatt Seed Co., New Haven, Conn.; Merton L. Bamer, with Page-Phillips Seed Co., Toledo, O.; Charles W. Bol- giano, Washington, D. C. ; G. F. Brad- ley and A. J. Crockett, of Templin, Crockett, Bradley Co., Cleveland, O.; David Don and Dee Don, New York; Allan C. Drake, with J. Chas. McCul- lough Seed Co., Cincinnati, O. : W. A. Hall, of Hall Seed Co., Louisville, Ky.; Harry L. Holmes, Jr., of Holmes, Letherman Seed Co., Canton, C; P. S. Ingersol, Rocky River, O.; S. F. Leonard, Chicago; Harry Livingston, of Ldvingston Seed Co., Columbus, C; Hugh Milloy, with Geo. Keith & Sons, Toronto, Ont.; Capt. J. Ward Nelson, of Sears & Nichols Co., Chillicothe, O.; Wm. Rennie Co., Toronto, Ont.; C. H. Sears, of Sears & Nichols Co., Chilli- cothe, O.; H. L. Shoemaker, with Page- Phillips Seed Co., Toledo. O.; Wesley D. Simon, Philadelphia, Pa.; S. F. Wil- lard, of Comstock; Ferre & Co.. Weth- ersfleld, Conn.; S. A. Wilson, with L. L. Olds Seed Co., Madison, Wis. Catalogues Received. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, fall bulbs, seeds and plants, retail, also "Book for Florists"; Peter Henderson & Co., New York, grass seeds; Chas. Niemann, New York, bulbs and plants; A. T. Cook. Hyde Park, N. Y., potato seeds. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Midu The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserynien PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., OHIOAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholuale Trade Only. Okioh, Lettdox, Cabbov, PARSsn', Pabslbt, Cblbbt, EtTDrvB, Salsift, Nahbd Aire V Qbamdu'lora and Sfbnobb Swbet Pea and Sukplowib. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 451 — — We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS with our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. yV Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. '^W JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing The General Bulb Company Established 1883. VOGELENZANG, HOLLAND AMERICAN BRANCH 110 Water street, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia Seed Trade. Holland bulbs are in. The S. S. Sloe- terdyk, of the Holland-America line, docked in this city, September .5, direct from Holland. C. W. Gloeckner, head of the bulb department of the Henry P. Michell Co., reports a shipment of more than 700 cases on the vessel. He is especially pleased that they were re- ceived direct, as the reshipping from New York always entails more work and considerable expense. The average increase in prices will be about 2.5 per cent over last year's figures. Frank Ely, for 20 years in charge of the seed department, has now entire supervision of the catalogue and publicity work. C W. Gloeckner will combine the seed and bulb departments and manage both branches. Onion Sets. In the Chicago district, drought con- tinues. The sets so far turned into warehouses on the north side are run- ning only a little better than two bush- els to the pound of seed sown, half of the crop being now housed. Independ- ent growers are storing as usual. The Produce Reporter of September 6, states that buyers are paying 4 to 4% cents per pound for onion sets in the Louisville market. Isbell-Klmball Suit. S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson, Mich., have begun suit against Kenneth R. Kimball, alleging that the defendant, after selling a number of bean ware- houses to the complainant, resumed business in violation of an agreement not to re-enter it for 20 years. S. M. Isbell & Co. obtained an injunction against Kimball, and a hearing recent- ly, asking for a dissolution of the or- der, was adjourned. Potato prices, in the west, depend on rains between now and September 25, severe drought being general. Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (NearlrvlndParkBlvd.) CHICAGO Mentio7i the American Florist when ivritinfj C. C. MORSE & to. Seed Growers San Francisco, Calif. :ks of Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Mention the American Florist when writing THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDCO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA RO.OKY FORD, COLORADO. Oontract growers of Oactunher, CantatoHpe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed: Suffar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limited SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, are Exporters of Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Couch, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspondence Invited. Mention the Americcm Florist when writing Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealerg FREMONT, NEBRASKA SFBCIAIiTIBSl Cucomlier, Muskmelon, Watermelon; Finnp- kin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Com, Write for Special Contract and Spot PrlcM. Mention the American Florist when writing I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 452 The American Florist. Sept. 13, Mention the American Florist when writing Waldo Rohnert GII.ROY, CAIi. WUOLEISAIiE SEED GROWER Speclalttes: Beet, Carrot, Endive. Lettuce, Onion and Radish, Correspondence Solicited. liention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. CabbaKet. Celeries. Parsleys, Parsnips. Turnips. Growing Crops Olven Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Growers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of onr 69 years' experioiee. All seasonable varieties. Oar stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writing mMMA ^ CO.. —^WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQTTEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. '"MCGrLL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA FALL BILBS Paper Whites, 12-15, 13-15 and 14-16 cm. CallaS (white), l>^-2 in. and 2-23^ in. DutCh BulbS. Jap. Lily Bulbs. Narcissus. Emperor and Empress. Paeonies. Raffia, Bamboo Canes, Etc. WRITE FOR IMPORT PRICES. McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House, 95 Cbambers St., New York NARCISSUS PAPER WBITE GRANDIFLORA 1300 to a case. WRITE FOR PRICES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. HOGEWONING & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inanirles to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALUD REPUTATION GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes In variety. Also other items of the short crrop of this past season, as well as a fall line of Garden Seeds, will be gaotMl fou upon application to S. D. WOODRUFF k SONS, 82 Dey St., NEW T01IK and OBANOE. CONN. Mushroom Growing By B. M. DnKSar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, oloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn Sfc, OHIOAGO JUST RECEIVED PAPER WHFTE NARCISSUS, 1000 to case. FREESIA PURITY, % in. and up. CALLA LILY BULBS. Prices on application. Grass Seed Time J. M. THORBURN & CO. 53 Barclay Street, ttam to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of Higb-Orade Seed, rOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant. Squash. PnmpUn, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRBSPONDEINCB SOLIdTKD ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaUf. Swiet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Grovrers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS 1919. The American Florist. 453 * * ♦ * * * For Your Early CHINESE NARCISSUS (JOSS LILIES) Per Mat, 120 Bulbs for $8.40 Eer Basket, 30 Bulbs for 2.40 Write for prices on larger lots. Calla Bulbs i-M-'i-H inch per 100, $ 7.00 1^—2 Inch per 100, 10.00 * Counter Sales French Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Per case 1250 to case I Per case 1400 to case * * Write for prices. Lilium Candidum * * 20-22 ctms per 100, $11 00 % 22—24 ctms per 100, 15.00 * * * * * * * * * DLTCH BULBS ARE AFLOAT Prices are ready. It is safe to order early. Remember, late * orders last year had to accept many subsitutes. Our stocks of * HYACINTHS, Fancy Forcing, Named Forcing; TULIPS, Kei- | zerskroon, Murillo, Flamingo, Coronne d' Or, as well as all the * best Darwins, is complete. * FAEONIES will be higher. We have the best florists' sorts * at right prices. * Write for our "Fall Book For Florists." | Vaughan's Seed Store^ NEW YORK t Nention the American Florist when writing Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandinora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Tomlp, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Rnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. lnlllUIU,UUIIB Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEEB CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Oaoumber, Muskmelon, Squash, and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Com. BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. Illuslraled Caialogne Free KELWAY & SON, iss^'" LANGPORT, Eng. Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT. Mention the American Florist when writing If you are interested In POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for July delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^"J^', g?.^"- Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Grandl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FI/OWEB SEEDS in general; TOMATO, UMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGEIB & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALEPOBNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 454 The American Florist. Sept. 13, =^ Market Gardeners h =% Vegetable Growers' Association of America. H. W. Selby, Cambridge. Mass., President; C. W. Waid, Grand Rapids, Mich., Vice- President; S. W. Severance, Louisville, K.V., Secretary; Eugene Davis, (irand Rapids, Mich., Treasurer. Next annual convention will be held at Detroit, Mich , September 9-12, 1919. Cabbasfe Industry in Ohio Threatened. Reports from different sections of Ohio indicate that the cabbage in- dustry of that state is seriously threatened by yellows, a fungus diseasf, which is capable of living in the soil for an indefinite period. The cabbage growers of Wisconsin have successfully coped with this trouble by the develop- ment and use of disease-resistant strains and by practicing longer rota- tions. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vdgetables. Chicago, Sept. 10. — Cucumbers, Cli- max baskets, 35 to 40 cents; celery, Michigan, crate, $1.00 to $1.25; leaf let- tuce, per tomato box, 12^2 cents; rad- ishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50; tomatoes, per box, 40 to 50 cents. New York, Sept. 8. — Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 75 cens; cucumbers, 40 to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $1.00 to $3.50 per three-pound basket, toma- toes, per carrier, 25 cents to $1.25; let- tuce, per package, 25 cents to $1.50; radishes, per 100 bunc hes. $1.50 to $2.5 0. Vefifetable Growers' Ass'n of America. The eleventh annual convention of the Vegetable Growers' Association of America will be held at the Hotel Stat- ler, Detroit, Mich., September 9-12, the first session being called to order at 10 o'clock a. m. The delegates will be welcomed to the city by Mayor Cou- zons, following which the reports of the secretary, treasurer and standing com- mittees will be presented and President Selby will deliver his annual address. The features of the afternoon session will indue a number of timely papers and discussions, among them "Co-oper- ation Among Producers," by Hale Ten- ant, East Lansing, Mich. : "A Producers' Organization That Co-operates," by Dorr Buell, Cadillac, Mich.: "The Ash- tabula Lettuce Growers' Association," by E. A. Dunbar, of that city: "Co- operation Among Toledo Gardeners," by Louis P. Miller, Toledo ; "Co-opera- tion in New England," by President Howard W. Selby. In the evening, Al- fred Vivian, Columbus, O., will deliver an. illustrated lecture on "Vegetable Growing in Foreign Countries." On Wednesday, th§ principal speak- ers will be: Prof. A. H. MacLennan, Toronto, Ont., "Experimental Work in Connection with Ontario Vegetable Growing"; Prof. J. W. Crow, Guelph, Ont., "Developing Improved Strains of Vegetables"; Prof. E, O. Fippin, Ithaca, N. y., "Use of Commercial Fertilizers and Lime in Connection with Vege- table Growing"; Frank Luce, Ashta- bula, O., "Past, Present and Future of Vegetable Forcing"; H. H. Richardson, "Vegetable Forcing at Cleveland"; Mrs. Osborne, Ann Arbor, Mich., "Promising New Crops for Muck Land"; E. L. Woodhand, Mentha, Mich., "Growing Drug Plants on Muck Soil"; Ezra Levin, East Lansing, Mich., "Muck Land Prob- lems"; Prof. E. O. Fippin. "Commercial Fertilizers on Muck Land." In the afternoon, a trip will be made to the trial grounds of D. M. Ferry & Co. Wednesday evening will be theater night. As the programme announces, "Pay your money and take your choice." On Thursday morning, there will be an inspection of the east market, fol- lowing which the business session will be called to order at 9 :30 a. m. The foUovring papers are announced for the morning : "Development of Vegetable Forcing at Toledo," by George Bayer; "Experimental Work in the Green- houses at the Ohio Experiment Sta- tion," by Prof. W. J. Green, Wooster; "Some Diseases of Greenhouse Crops and Their Control," Prof. A. D. Selby, Howard W. Selby, Cambridge, Mass. PrcB. Vegetable Growers' Association of America Wooster; "Growing Celery in the Kala- mazoo Region," Ezra Levin, East Lan- sing; "Onion Growing on Muck Land," C. E. Downing, Vermontville, Mich., closing with a round table discussion on diseases of muck land crops, led by Prof. G. H. Coons, East Lansing. In the afternoon the visitors will be the guests of the Detroit Market Gardeners' Association, the occasion being a boat ride, followed at 6:30 by the annual banquet at the Hotel Statler. The Friday morning session has been designated as an "all together" meeting, the programme including: "Storage of Vegetables," by Prof. H. C. Thompson, Ithaca, N. Y.; "Extension Work for Vegetable Growers," C. E. Durst, Anna, 111.; "Possibilities of State Association Work," Prof. L. M. Montgomery, secre- tary of the Ohio Vegetable Growers' Association, and a discussion of diseases of vegetables and their control, led by Prof. G. H. Coons. In the afternoon the reports of special committees will be heard and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. Saturday will be devoted to an inspection trip to the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.'s farms at Grass Lake, Mich. Vegetable Markets. According to reports to the bureau of markets of the United States depart- ment of agriculture for the period Sep- tember 1-8, no strong trend was shown, but most changes in prices were up- ward. Potatoes and onions advanced slightly. In the former, small gains continued in most sections and varie- ties. New Jersey sacked Cobblers strengthened at shipping points to a range of $3.30-$3.50 per 100 pounds as compared with $3.30-$rf.35 the previous week. Consuming markets quoted this stock somewhat stronger at $3-$3.75. New Jersey Giants were slightly weaker at shipping points at $2.40-$2.65 and in consuming markets at $2.50-$3.10. Min- nesota early Ohios advanced steadily at shipping points, reaching $2.85-$2.90 compared with $2.40-$2.65 f. o. b. last week. Carlots in Chicago advanced to $3-$3.25 per 100 pounds, compared with $2.35-$2.50 last week and with $2.40- $2.50 a year ago. Idaho Rurals strength- ened to $3.50-$3.65 per 100 pounds in Chicago and carlots ranged $2.75-$2.90 in Kansas City. California sa^cked white stock weakened slightly, closing at $2.25 f. o. b. Shipments increased with the appearance of northern har- vesting season and more favorable price conditions. Eastern sacked Yellow onion stock was firm in eastern jobbing markets, ranging $3.50-$4, but value weakened slightly in Boston. Various middlewestern yellow and red stock strengthened to a range of $3-$3.75. California yellow onions strengthened to $2.10 f. o. b. shipping points and showed a stronger range in consuming markets also at $2.75-$3.25. Cabbage followed slightly stronger range in con- suming markets, but held steady in producing sections. Rivals. "My dear," said the wife of the emi- nent professor, "the hens have scratched up all the egg-plant seed you sowed." "Ah, jealousy!" mused the professor — and he immediately began an article on the "Evidences of Envy in the Lower Grade of Bipeds." — Boston Transcript. MiDDLEBURG, O. — The Brooklin Floral Co., has purchased 23 acres of land on Wooster pike. Kenosha^ Wis. — Henry Meyer, well known florist of this city, who had been in business here more than 25 years, died August 27, age 56 years, following a long illness. Detroit, Mich. — There was but little doing in trade circles the past week. There is plenty of stock, but the de- mand is light. Possibly similar condi- tions exist elsewhere, as the numerous offers of stock indicate unusually slow business. J. F. S. Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings, Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Order now A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. Improved Bird's Eye -AND- Christmas Joy Peppers Out of 2M-in- pots at $6.00 per 100. Grown from selected stock. GENISTAS Very bushy, B-inch at $25.00 per 100. 43^-inch at $50.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jimaica, N. Y. 1919. The American Florist. 455 VS*S/S/S/S/VS*S/S^./S/V»#N/VVN^'/**VN/V/N/^*VS^'rfS*S/S/S^^#S/S/S/^^^^ Our Convention Exhibit Proved our stock to be the best finished and largest assortment of foliage and flowering plants in this country. Quicken your sales with a sample order for the fall opening. Craig Quality Ferns, Dracaenas, Areca, Crotons, Pan- danus and FiCUS will bring you profitable business. Order now. ROBT. CRAIG CO., ^of^ZZ^.., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. '/^^>/S^.l^^^^^*S^,^JS^s^,^^^rfVs/s^VV*rf^*s/^^^^/^/^#s^^^VVS^VS/^^s/^/^/s/^^ BULBS Paper Whites and Dutch Stock Write lor Prices Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Seed Packets FL.OTVCR SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUB ENVELOPES — REyrtIRN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBTJRG, MASS.. V. S. A. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. Get Qnotatlaiu From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Pa. iMiinnuiiiiiniiDiiiuniniiiiflniinuiiiiiiiniiiiiinniu^ BURPEE'S SEEDS I Philadelphia I WboIesBle Price List for Florist* 1 >uid Market Gardenera B B J •%iiiniiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiniiiiiiniiiiniiiniiiiiniHiiiiiiiiriiii(iii#> mm R. PEDRICK & SON PEDBIOKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Get; Plant. Tomato, Okra. Ascanunu. Bhubark, Cclerr, Spinach, Beet, Onion, Beani, Cabbage, CauftaoTCer, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeda. Correspondenoe Boliotted. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Bnlldlng, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds £.4-in., fine stock. $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Willlamstown Jet., N. J. FERNS. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottii. 4-in., $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & SV>ns Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. A splendid lot for immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns. A splendid lot for Immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Freeslas. Purity (Improved). %-l4-in.. $6.00; ^4-%-in.. $10.00; %-%-ln., $15.00 per 1000. Purity (Improved). Vaughan's Special Strain, ■y,-y2-ln., ,f7.00; %-%-in.. $12.00 per lOOO, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Freesla Purity. ^4-%-In.. $9.50 per 1.000; %-%-in.. $15.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York. N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. 75.000 at reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others; extra strong plants. 4- in. 12iAc; 3%-in.. 9c; 3-in.. 7%c; 2%-ln., 4>4c; 2H-in.. 3%e. L. J. ROWE. 'Htusvllle. Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. IRISES. Iris — Descriptive price list of 18 very best varieties in the trade, free to all applicants. HENRY 0. ECKERT, Belleville. 111. Iris, one plant each 12 varieties. $1.00. Ii. F. DINTE!LMANN. Belleville. 111. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Good strong 2-in. stock. $2.50 per 100; $22,50 per l.OOO. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2i4-in. pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER. 711-741 Hamil- ton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MAGNOLIA LiEAVES Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and ot uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. NARCISSUS. Narcissus Paper White Grandflora. Ready for immediate shipment. Write for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 459 NARCISSUS. Narcissus. Chinese, per mat of 120 bulbs, $8 40: per basliet of 30 bulbs. $2.40. French Paper White Grandilflora. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raiserai Southgate. London. Engiand. Cattleyaa, Laeliio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Cattleya — Orchids. All flrst-class stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. V. Allen, Edge- wood. R. I. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrcll. Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts,, Philadelphia, Pa. PANSIES. Pansy plants, strong and stocky. "Superb Strain,"" $4 25 per 1.000; $12.00 per 3,000. Cash. These plants and this strain will please you. Ready: booking orders now. BRILL CELEKY GARDENS. Kalamazoo, Mich. SEEDS. «EEDS. PEONIES. Festna Maxima. Over 2,000 six year clumps, grown for quality of flower. Strong, healthy plants that will please your customers, at rea- sonable prices. WM. J. MACKENSEN. Yard- ley. Pa. Peonies. Festiva Maxima, the best of all white; strong roots. 3 to 5 eyes, $15.00 per 100. THE F. WALKER CO., 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettias. true type, 2%-ln. pot plants, $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. PREVItri/AS. Primula Obconlca. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Hasting Co., 668-570 Washington St„ Buffalo, N. Y. ROSES. For Sale. The following Rose Plants, 900 2?4-iD. Ceclle Brunner; 400 2i4-ln. Ward. These are good plants. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove, Illinois Roses, own root, 3-ln. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N, Pierson, Inc, Cromwell, Conii. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandlllora and Spencer Sweet Peas, Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Phila- delphia, Pa, Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- cer, Unwin and Grandlflora types. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Stiecialtles in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGill & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco. Calif. Seed. Mlchell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry F. Mitchell Co., 518 Mar- ket St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine ^ives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Pansy, Cineraria, S^veet Pea and Daisy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnsvlUe, O. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field com. J. O. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squasb. pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field com on contract. Edgar F. Hurft, Swedes- boro, N. J. Seeds. Contract growers of encumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin: sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., Val- ley. Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com. cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and fleld com. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet tforn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application, S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. Seeds, Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Bice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale fleld and garden seeds. I. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and EUicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties, Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Kohnert, Gllroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwau- kee Ave.. Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. Godineau. Angers, France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea. and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomflto. grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana, Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslaa Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway. Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds which succeed. Landreth, Bristol, Pa, Get quotations from Sweet com seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk, Ohio. SMILAX. Smllax. Extra good strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-ln. pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Elmer RawUngs, Allegany, N. Y. SOIiANUM Cherries. Cleveland. 2M!-ln.. $8.00 per 100: New Yellow. Orange Queen, 2%-ln., $10.00 per 100. Wm. F. Kastlng Co.. 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout it 460 The American Florist. Sept. V. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss In burlaped and wired bales. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cliieago and New York. Sphagnum moss, direct from producer to purchaser. Write for prices. J. B. Kinsey Sea Moss Co., 222 Vine St., Philadelphia, Pa. MISCEXiiANEOUS. Elastic glazing composition. Prevents break- age of glass: does not crack or peel. Beds per- fectly, and lasts as long as the glass. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere tn this issue. H. B. Fred Kuhls, 65th St. and 3rd Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical (Compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Exeell Laboratories. H5 B. South Water St., Department A. Chicago. Callahan cut-to-fit greenhouses. The most economical way of building a real quality green- house. Quotations on your needs given promptly. Catalog on request. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., Dayton, Ohio. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co.. Fltchburg, Mass. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 inches in length. $6.50. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1320 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesville. O. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in., $2.25; 14-in., $3.00; 16-in., $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St., Detroit, Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros., Room 731, 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- easo. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for Sorlsts. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Everureens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. CUy's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Peed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave,, U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stock of all desrlptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Paiuesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. $6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Prlntery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Twemlow's old English glazing putty. The best article of its kind in the world. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills Boston. D. S. A. Dreer s Rlverton Special" cedar plant tuba, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. .MISCEIiLANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Radlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boiler flues for retublng boilers. Also flues for greenhouse piping, etc. Right prices and prompt shipment. H. Munson. 1433 North Wells St., Chicago. Fifty boxes of 10x12 in. double glass at $3.00. J. J. STYER, Concordviile, Pa. It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. MISCEMjANEOUS. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblln & Co., Utica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. P. 0. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Eh-ie St., Chicago. MISCEIiliANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ANT EXTERMUVATORS. PBRCO-BRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR, does kill them. Ask for prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Zlska & Sons, 175 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house in the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., 16 Otis St., Boston, Mass. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H, Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Fit greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St., Dayton, O. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansla Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap. flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything In lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. LABELS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Dcrry Village, N. H. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1919. The American Florist. 461 POTS AND PANS We Mve a bait-million pots in the folIowlnR sizes tbat we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices: 2Vi-iu.. $5.83; 2%-in., $6.50; 3-ln.. $8.45; 3%-in., $10.40; 4-in.. $13.00 per l.OuO. less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska rcil pots. Made of high grade ma (erial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. ICahler Pottery Co., Omaba, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, Jardi nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Keed Pot- tery Co., South Zanesville, O. Bed Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. CARNATION STAPIxES. Carnation staples, 35e per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- held, Mass. Pillsbnry Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 lor $1. I. L. I'lUsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. INSECTICIDES. PERCO - BRAND INSECTICIDES. A STANDARDIZED. COMPLETE AND INEX- PENSIVE LINE. ASK FOR PRICES. PERFECTION CHB'.MICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Aphine, $1 per qt.: $2.50 per gal. Funglne, $1 per qt.; $3.30 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison. N. J. STAKES. Iloadquarters for wire ajud cane stakes. Write for prices. THE W. W. BARNARD CO.. 2.31- 2.1.5 W. Madison St., Chicago. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Chicago. WEED EXTERMINATORS. PBKCO - BRAND POWDERED WEED BX- .TRRMINATOK. INEXPENSIVE. EFFICIENT. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO.. INC. l.-|l A WASHINGTON ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. WIRE DESIGNS. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Phila., Pa. WHOLESALE CUT FliOWERS. Alien, J. K., New York. Amling Co., E. C. Chicago. Angermneller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn. Chicago. Berger Bros.. I'hlladelphia, Po. Berning, H. G., St. I^uls. Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co.. J. A.. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn.. Chicago Coan. J. J., Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Z4 1866-1910 ALL-HEART" CYPRESS GREENHOUSE LUMBER WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LocUand, 0. Mention the American Florist when writing The FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to the Commissioner of Banlting and Insurance of that State, and for 32 years has been considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O. H. It is safety in insurance. Send JOHN G. ESLER, secretary, SADDLE RIVEK, N. J., for particulars. Mention the American Florist when writing WHOLESALE CLT FLOWEItS. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chic.igo. Ford, M. C. New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein. I.. New York. Hart, George B.. Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co.. Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash, Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. ICennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Krucbten. John. Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A., Pekln. HI. Mackie. William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsbuigb, Pa. Meconi, Paul, New York. Millang. Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musscr. Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co.. The Leo. Phlladelpbia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson. A. N., Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. I'a. Pochlmann Bros. Co.. Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & C„ A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L., Chicago. Reld, Edward, Philadelphia, Pa, Reinberg, George, Chicago. Reinberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York. Kuscb & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. 1'.. New York. Slebrecht, Geo, C. New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y, Tonner, 0. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H., Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc.. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan. A. L., & Co.. Chicago. Welland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wletor Bros., Chicago. Wlttbold. Geo.. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York, Young & Co.. John. New York. Zech & Matm. Cliicngo. ^'iitiiiitiiiniiiir>.:iiiiiilJiillllilllllllllll)iiiiliii'liiinlliiiilllililiiliiiiliii iiiiiin^ Bailey's I [New Standard | E ^ I Cyclopedia I of Horticulture I Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 PerVolame Carriage paid to any part of the United States I American Florist Co. I I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1 = 3 F.llliniirillilllliillllMlirilrir mil liiiliil ll iim "ni"' 1 If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 462 The American Florist. Sept. 13, D D n n THE CUSTOMERS' INTEREST FIRST This is the basis of the Kroeschcll standard. And this principle makes the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business n n n H □ n A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. Kroeschell Bros. Go. 452 W Erie St. CHICAGO aanBDBnaDB THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of boiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boilrr be.-it suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. NOT CAST IRON DBDanBDiDaDaa d Mention the American Florist when writing n D a n a D a n a D Itnskets. Lan'n Vases* Urns, ^tc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO "Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO., 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's Oldest and Largest Maanfaclarers FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK US. FLOEIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000. J2.2B: 60,000, J9.75. Uannfactnred bj VV. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free, For Sale b7 Dealers. Mention the American Florist when writing For everlasting satisfaction in Sash Operating Device, use ADVANCE This machine has a universal reputation as being the strongest and neatest on the market; so why not be among the satisfied customers of ADVANCE MATERIALS? Our catalog contains some very interesting information on how we can operate the sish and also how we can reduce your r. pair work to a very small item. Write us today for our latest catalog. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factor; at Louisville, Neb. Office: 928 Omaha National Bank Building Mention the Atnerican Florist when ^critinp George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO 6E0. KELLER & SON. Manufacturers of Red Pots Before buying write for pricei 2614-2622 Herndon St.. CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when wriliiig REED & KELLER, 132 W. 25th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, AVire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Get Posted! Ask for our catalo^e. CIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N Y. CUT FLOWER BOXES iEDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. $6.00 1,000 Letterheads 1,000 Envelopes Good Stock — Send Cash -with order. No samples sent unless postagre is enclosed GORHAIWI PRINTERY, INC. 642 Bonth Searbom Street, OHIOAaO. TVL. We Print Everything. 1919. The American Florist. 463 •s-********************************************************** ************************ YOU WILL BE SURPRISED At the quality there is in WIZARD BRAND Shredded Cattle Manure this year. New equipment provides a better selection of crude manures than ever before and it shows up in every bag of Shredded Cattle Manure. PuLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized CfirTLt SHREbbEb Cattle n/INURE Is dried and sterilized in high temperature direct heat dryers. It saves you time and labor in handling and application. Does not bring you foreign weeds and grasses that come with crude or air dried manures. WIZARD BRAND may not always be low^est in price but it is highest in quality and the recollec- tion of quality remains long after price is forgotten. WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark is tagged or printed on every bag for your protection. Your dealer can supply WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No.32j;nio,,^.oc^yards^^ Chicago, III. * * * * I * I * * * t t * t * * * I * THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world , issued April 1,1911. This 120 page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- , tains many chapters 'covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. REFRIGERATORS WIUTE FOR CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S. La Salle St., Room 731, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when virUinn HAVE TIGHT GREENHOUSES BY USING IT retains its elasticity indefinitely, prevents breakage of glass, and does not crack or peel. Withstands heat, cold and dampness. Will adhere to wood, iron, stone, etc. Beds perfectly, and lasts as long as the glass lasts. If the glass breaks. Elastic Glazing CompOSltloil can be cut out without injury to the wood, as it remains flexible. Can be painted over immediately, or left without paint. Elastic Glazing Composition is used by the Government, several railroads, and specified by hundreds of architects. 121/2 and 25-lb. kegs 18c per lb. % barrel 16c per lb. 50 and 100-lb. kegs 17c per lb. Barrel 15c per lb. F.O.B. New York. Send for booklet and neatest agent. H. B. FRED KUHLS, 65th St. and 3rd Ave,, Brooklyn, N. Y. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MASfUPACTURKD BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD. LONDON. ENGLAND 464 The American Florist. Sept. 13, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 462 Allen Geo V 444 AllenJK 443 Alpha Floral Co 447 AmericanBulbCo. ... I AmiingECCo 439 Anderson S A 447 .'Vngermueller G H Co 440 Aphine Mig Co Ill Astoria Florist 44*^ .Atascadero beedLo,.4^3 .Avenue Floral Co...44S Baer Julius 447 Barnatd W W Co .453 Barnes WJ 44S Bassett& Wash burn .430 Baumer Aug 449 Baur Window Glass Co IV Bayersdorfer H&C0.441 Begerow's. 446 Berger Bros 440 Berning H G 44j Blackistone Inc ,.449 Bodger J & buns Co. 453 Bolgiano J fit a u. 4:5 Boston Fiorai supply Uo 43b 437 Bramley &^on 449 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 450 Brenner Edward .. 442 Breiimeyer's J bons.4'i6 Broadway Fjorist -.447 Brown A J oeed Co .45u Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 455 Bryan Alonzo] 429 BuchbiiDder Bros .. 4b3 BucKbee H W 448 BudlongCo J A.... 435 Burpee W A Lo ..455 California Florists ..447 Callahan Duo Glazed Co HI Cazan A B 445 Central Floral Co .449 Central Refrigerator & Equipment „o..433 Chicago Feed & Feitilizer Co 464 Chicago Flow.r Growers Assn ....433 Clark E B Seed Co 453 Clarke's Sons D . .445 Clay&Son 463 CoanJJ ..443 Conaid & Jones Co. .456 Cooke Geo H 4*9 Cowee W J 462 Coy HC Seed Co.... 453 Craig Robt Co 455 Danker Frtd A 448 DardsChas 445 Dietsch A & Co ....Iv Dominion Floral Co. 446 Doiner F&Sods C".455 Drakos Co 445 DreerH A Ill 464 Duluth Floral Co... 445 Dunlop John H . 446 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 445 EdwardsFoid'gB3x.462 Elm City Nu*s Co . 456 457 Erne & Co 438 ExcellLaboratoiies. II Eyres HG 447 Fallon Florist 44d Faust H nry 1 455 Florist Specialtyi^o. 462 Florists' Hail Assn.. 461 Foerster Co Joseph .4.-2 Foley Greenhouse MfgLo Ill Ford M C 443 Ford WiMam P.... 445 Fox J M & Son Inc.. 447 Fraueolelder C 448 Freeman Mrs J B ...447 Frey C H 448 Frey & Frey 448 Friedman 449 FromeotHE .443 Futterman B^oa 442 Galvin Thos F 447 Gasser J M Co 446 General Bulb Co... 451 Giblin&Co 462 GoattOve Co The...4;S GodineauR& M....4^2 Goldstein I 443 GorhamPrinteryTnc.462 GrakelowChas H.. 446 GrandRapidsFloCo.448 Grimm & Gorly 449 Gude Bros 445 Habermebl'sSons JJ .445 Hardesty & Co 447 Hatrison'iNurseries.456 Hart George B 443 Hart Henry 446 Haven Seed Co The. 452 Heacock Jos Co 452 HcinlJohnG&Son.448 Henderson A & o... I Henderson Lewis. ...446 Henry Co The John. 4*9 Henshaw RIoral L 0.443 Hentz &N!ish 442 Herr Albert M 455 Hess & Swoboda 446 HessioD 447 Hews & Co A H. . 462 Hill D Nursery Co .456 Hogewoning & Sons. 452 Hollywood Gardens 446 Holm & Olson 446 Holton&HunkelCo 441 Hort Advertiser 464 Hort Trade Journal. Ill Hurff Edgar F 4=2 Hurst & Son 452 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV fdlewild Greenhs 449 Imperial Gardens ...4 2 Jahn Hugo 446 Jones Percy 4^9 Joy Floral Co 44S Kahler Pottery Co . .462 Kasting W F Co.... 1 KellerPott'yCoGeo.462 Keller Sons J B 447 Kelway & Son' 4=3 Kennicott Bros Co.. 4 10 RervanCoThe 443 KesslerWm 443 Kinsey J B Sea Moss ■ o 435 KottmillerA .445 Kroeschell Bros Co 462 Kruchtenjohn 439 Kuehn CA 441 Kuhl Geo A 453 KuhlsH B Fred. .. 463 Landreth Seed Co. . 455 Lang Flo &NursCo. 448 Lange A 445 Lecakes C & Co 442 Leikens 448 Levine & Co 427 Littlefield Florist.. ..448 Lockland Lum Co.. 461 Long Island Flo Co. 446 Longren .\ F 454 Louise FlowerShop.447 McCallum Co 441 McGillRC&Co....452 \lcHutchison& C 0.452 Mackie William 443 Malandre Bros 449 Mangel 449 Matthews theFlo'st 447 MatthewsonJ E 445 May & '0 LL 449 Meconi Paul 443 MetaireRidpe Nurs .448 Meyer John C Florist Thread Works 438 Michell HenryF 'o. 455 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 439 Millang Joseph .A. .442 Miller A L 454 Miller Floral Co ....448 Miller & Musssr ....439 Mitchell John R 455 Mooinger J C ( o... IV Morse CC& Co 459 Murray Samuel 441 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade IV Neidinger Jos G Co 440 Newell A 448 N Y fut Flower Ex.443 N y Floral Co 449 Nielsen Knud 433 Niessen Leo Co 440 North Shore Flo Co 448 Park Floral Co .... 447 Peacock ER Co ....451 Pearson E W 447 GREENHOUSE BBST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CX). 3203 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO, ILL. PedrickGR&SoD,.455 Penn the Florist ... 449 PetersSi Reed Pony 462 Petersen HA Lid ..451 Philadelphia Who'e- sale Floral Ex.. .441 Philips Bros 448 Pierce F Co I* Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N (Inc) ... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 450 Pikes Peak Flo Lo. 448 Pillsbury I L 449 Pittsb'rghCutFIoCo 440 Podesta&Baldoccni 449 Poehlmann Bros ■ o 429 Pollworth CC Co.. 441 Polykranas Geo J ...443 Potter Floral Co . .445 PressingSeedCoW ( 45u Proto-Feed & Guano Co Ill Pulverized Manure Co The 463 Pyfer A T & Co 4<0 Raedlein Basket I o.4'3 Randall A L Co 4?9 Randall'sFloShoo. .449 Randolph & Mc- Clements 448 Rawlings Elmer 455 Ready Reference. .. 45S Reed& Keller 4«.2 Regan Ptg House . . .464 Reid Edw 440 Reinberg Geo 439 Reinberg Peter 4^1 Rice Bros 441 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 451 Riedel & Meyer 443 RobinsonJCSeedCo .4 = 1 RockWmL Flo L0..448 RodgersJ W 448 Rohnert Waldo ... .4.'=2 Rosery Floral Co ...449 Routzahn Seed Co. 452 Rusch G& Co 441 Saake O c; 44 = Sceery Edw ..447 Schiller the Florist.. 447 Schillo A Lum Co. ..IV Schlatter W & Son.. 464 Schling Max 449 Schmidt ChasL 449 Shaffer Geo ( o .... 449 Sharp Partridge&Co 464 Sheppard H w 449 Sheridan Walter F..443 Siebrecht George C..443 Simon & Son I N ...451 Situations & Wants. 427 Skidelsky SS& ' o... I Smith A W&Co .. 446 Smith & Co E D .4.55 Smith & Fetters o.4"8 Smiih Henry 4IB Stecher Litho C ) ...4-2 Storrs & Harrison.. .4.9 StumopG E M. ... 446 Thorburn JM & I'o- 4.'=2 Tonner O A & L A. 4.39 Totty Chas H .. .4=5 Traendly& Schenck 413 Traveling Wholesale Florist 442 Tr> pel Joseph 447 United Cut Flo Co. 443 Vaughan A L Co .. 431 Vaughan's Seed -^f^re I 4-2 4 3 Vick'sSons Jas 452 Vincent R Jr & Sons Co 1 Walker F Co 445 WeberF H 4 8 Weiland& Risch .. 439 Weir James 445 Western Seed & Irrigation Co 41 WietorBros 432 Williams Mrs E A . 4^9 Winterson Co EF,..4.^8 Wittbold G I 445 Wolfskin Bros& Morris Goldensoo .447 Wonder Plant Irrigator Co 4-8 Woodruff SD& Sons. 4 2 Yokohama Nu'S Co. 455 Young A L& Co... 44? Young John & Co ... 443 Zech& Mann... 434 439 The Regan Priating House i^VRGB RUNS OF CATALOGUES -OUR SPKCIAI-TY- WlllTE FOR IMUC'E!) 523 rlymoutb Ct.. 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Dearborn St., Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. F. Ammann. Rdwardsville, 111.' President; E. A. Fett-.rs, Detroit, Mich., Vice" President; John Yotng, 1170 Broadway, New York. Secretary; J. .1. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. Officers- Elect — A.L. Miller. Jamaica, N.Y., President; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O.. Vice- President; John YonNO, New fork. Secretary; J. J. HB98. Omaha. Neb.. Treasurer. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held .Tt Cleveland, O., August, 1920. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Nest annual meeting and exhibition, at New York, September 83 25, 1919. Officers— Richard ViKCENT, Jr.. White Marsh, Md., President; John H. Pepper, Hempstead, N. Y., Secretary. ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENTS. Next annual meeting. Cincinnati. O.. Septera- ber24-26. 1919. Officers: W.H.Atkinson. River- view, Trenton, N. J., President; W. B. Jones, Hlghwood, Pittsburgh, Pa., Secretary-Treasurer, CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition. New York, November 1919. Officers; Wm. W. Vert, Qreenwich, Conn., President; C. W. John- son, 2242 W. 100th Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibitian, Chicago, January, 1920. Officebb; Theodore Dorneb. Lafayette. Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.. Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Bulfalo N. Y., October 14-15, 1919. officers — Wm. p. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C., President: Philip Breitmeter. De- troit. Mich.. Vict^-Pre-iid nt; Albert Pochelcj. Detroit. Mich,, *^i''T'-t:i rv; Wm. I,, Rock. K'husjis City. Mo., Treasurer, Vegetable Grcwers' Ass'n of America. Eleventh Annusl Convention, Held at Detroit, Micti., Sept. 9-12, 1919. Interesting: Meeting Well Attended. The eleventh annual convention of the Vegetable Grovi'ers Association of America was held at Detroit, Mich., September 9-12, 1919. in the Hotel Statler. At the opening session, over 200 members were present when Vice- President C. W. Waid, of East Lan- sing, Mich., called the meeting to or- der. J. Lee Barrett, of the Detroit convention bureau, gave the address of welcome to tlie visitors. He re- ferred to the beautiful Detroit river, the city's extensive and beautiful parli system, and its great auto manufac- turing interests, and extended in the name of the mayor, the freedom of the city to the delegates. President H. W. Selby, Springfield, Mass., respond- ed, and said in part : "We meet for the dual purpose of advancing our in- dividual interests, and also' to help solve the national problem of high cost of living. We must educate the great masses in production. Inefiiciency and lack of production are the causes of liigh cost of living. Wages, at present, are advanced according to the desires of earners, rather than by their achieve- ments. We must utilize the methods of manufacturing interests, and apply them to our own work. Our problems are very important." Secretary S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., read his an- nual report, which gave the number of members as 469. of which 100 are life members. He referred to the omis- sion of the usual annual convention last year, owing to war time conditions, and thanked the advertisers who pat- ronized the convention pro'gramme this year, whicli fully defrayed the cost of the same. Prof. T. C. Johnston, Norfolk Va., addressed the members on "Vegetable Nomenclature." He was followed by Vice-President C. W. Waid, chairman of tlie committee, to report on weights and measures. He said his committee held no meeting the past year and accomplished what they did by corre- spondence only.' He said the standard- ization of measures is very important in the handling and sale of vegetables, and his committee believed it more practical to accomplish this standard- ization by measures rather than by weight, and recommended for that pur- pose a bill now before congress, which it appears, will accomplish the desired end. F. A. Downing of the bureau of markets, Washington, D. C, said the standardization of containers for vege- table growers, products is a big prob- lem. Growers have made great prog- ress in recent years in cultural meth- ods, but the marketing of the same has not advanced correspondingly. He urged the great importance of uniform containers. He has been told that all growers are in favor of the reform, but the question is what is the form, weights or measures? It is not feasible to use weight. It is not possible to get the weight in a bushel basket to con- form with the legal weight. The state department requires the impossible as the present method prevails. The quick handling of these commodities elimin- ates the practicability of weights. He deplored the present number of over 40 kinds of cabbage crates used, which are not uniform. His committee sug- gests : "We must determine our re- quirements, then have laws to sustain them." He suggested a list of sizes of containers, which in practical use, would meet all reasonable require- ments. The market basket in five sizes would suffice for all the general purposes and these sizes should be standardized nationally, as state and local standards would not be practical, owing to inter-state shipments. The standard grape basket, as now used, is deemed a distinct success. C. W. Waid, chairman of the com- mittee on organization, reported that there was no meeting held of his com- mittee, but the individual views of the members declare that the business in- terests of the members should be bet- ter cared for. He thought the business organizations should be more closely affiliated. The transportation question alone, is so important that it could be better handled by this interchange of ideas. He said his committee was sup- posed to re-write the constitution and 466 The American Florist. Sept. 20; by-laws, but did not do so. He thought previous free discussion of the ques- tions bearing- on the worli should be had between the scheduled sessions of the conventoin. and the result put in the desired form. J. H. Rice, chairman of the fuel com- mission, made a report which included the recital of the trials of his commit- tee late in 1918, which involved little cooperation on the part of g-oyerument officials, who seemed to know little of the situation, and less inclination to learn. He urged a better work organ- ization that could be able at all times to show the full import of the vegeta- ble growers' industry. He said : "Make the organization so formidable that the department of agriculture at Washing- ton will properly recognize it." He spoke of the railroads going back to private ownership, January 1, next, after which it is reasonable to hope more satisfactory service will be given. At the afternoon session, the subject of co-operation among producers was discussed. Hale Tenant, East Lansing, Mich., recited the experience of the Berrien county, Michigan, fruit grow- ers, and their trials, and compared their experiences with the present ne- cessities of the vegetable growers. Dorr Buell, Cadillac, Mich., spoke on a pro- ducers' organization that co-operates, and told of the work of the Michigan Potato Growers' Exchange, which is composed of 78 local associations^ op- erating under one head at Cadillac. He described the marketing method.'^ of these potato growers^ and their suc- cess under their efficient organization. He referred to the Petoskey, Mich., potato growers, who unite on growing the Golden Russet variety as the most productive and valuable for that dis- trict, while the Green Mountain is found best for the upper peninsula. These are all sold through the associa- tion in 100-pound sacks, sewed with red twine for identification and to pre- vent the second use of the sack, it is stenciled with a trade mark. Last year 2164 cars of these were shipped to 186 cities in the United States. This cen- tral exchange, he said, charges eight cents per 100 pounds for handling the product of the growers, who are uni- formly satisfied with the result. He was followed by E. A. Dunbar, Ashta- bula, O., who told of the lettuce grow- ers' association of that city. He in- terestingly recited the workings of the 18-year-old organization which has been marketing the products of its members during that time, and praised the efficiency of its methods, which were at all times mutually satisfactory. Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., followed. and told of co-operation among Toledo gardeners. He gave an interesting ac- count of the vegetable growers of the Ohio city, who are organized and sell through a central medium, the garden- ers' exchange. This association, after many trials in its early history, finally adopted methods for disposing of its members' products, which are found most advantageous and satisfactory to all. He stated, however, that by a mis- conception of its purposes, the mem- bers were recently indicted under the technical charge of their restraint of trade, and a hearing set for September the result of which, however, no one fears, as the association operates within legal requirements. Co-operation in New England was then discussed. Howard W. Selby in a splendid address related the results of the organized farmers of New Eng- land, who carry their good work be- yond the marketing of their products to the co-operative purchasing of all their requirements, and on fertilizers, alone, save $8 per ton. They operate under the name of the New England Farmers' Exchange, and will this year market 800 cars of potatoes and a sim- ilar number of cars of hay. Mr. Selby's address was replete with interesting data and distinct cases of the many advantages accruing to organized ef- fort as exemplified by that association. Then followed the annual report of Treasurer Eugene Davis, which was omitted at the morning session. It showed receipts during the year of $1410.80 and disbursements $1324.79, the balance, together with Liberty bonds worth $400.00, on hand. The re- port was referred to an auditing com- mittee to be later named. In the evening, an illustrated lecture was given by Dean Alfred Vivian, Ohio State University, Columbus. He stated that the city man, unfortunately, does not fully appreciate the actual cost of the farmers' and vegetable growers' products, who bring their commodities to their tables, and highly commended the splendid work of the association. His lecture and pictures covered the agricultural scenes of the Philippine Islands, China and Japan, and showed the crude methods pursued, even in this day of the world's advancement, in these countries, where the low price of labor alone, made possible the con- tinuing toleration of their crude prac- tices agriculturally. G. V. Branch, market director of De- troit, gave an interesting description of the local markets, and extended an invitation to all to visit the eastern market at 7 o'clock Thursday morning. Wednesday's Proceedings. Prank Luce, of Ashtabula, O., on Wednesday mornijag, presented an in- teresting and valuable paper on the subject assigned to him, "The Past, Present and Future of Vegetable Forcing." He told of the pioneer days of the industry in his city and the many hardships the growers had to endure, which included the marketing of products. He said : "Those were the days of long hours, and all who had attained success secured it through harBships unheard of today." He asked if any grower present was working un- der a six or eight hour day, but there was no response. His paper brought a general discussion of the subject and led to many phases of the growing and marketing of greenhouse grown prod- ucts. Professor H. C. Thompson followed with an address on "Better Crops for the Greenhouse." He cautioned against experimenting with new vege- tables, but urged the improved culture of lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. He recommended the practice of each grower relying on his own seed. The discussion led to soil conditions, tem- perature control, sterilization and drainage as important factors and es- sential to success. Others on the pro- gramme for the Wednesday morning session were : Prof. A. H. McLennan, Toronto. Ont., "Experimental Work in Connection with Vegetable Growing in Ontario;" Prof. J.' W. Crow, Guelph, Ont., "Developing Improved Strains of Varieties of Vegetables;" Prof. E. O. Pippjn, Ithaca, N. Y., "The Use of Comrnercial Fertilizers and Lime in Connection with Vegetable Growing;" Mrs. Fred Osborn, Ann Arbor, Mich., "Promising New Crops for Muck Lands;" Ezra Levin, East Lansing, Mich., "Muck Land Problems;" Prof. E. A. Pippin. "Commercial Fertilizers on Muck Land." There was no afternoon session, the period being reserved for a boat ride on the Detroit river, which was enjoyed by the visitors. Thursday's Proceedings. In the greenhouse section of the pro- ceedings Thursday morning, George Bayer, Toledo, O., read a paper on "The Development of Vegetable Forcing at Toledo." This brought about perhaps the most general atid interesting dis- OVAL BASKET OF DAHLIAS. 1919. The American Florist. 467 cussion of the convention, because of its compreliensive nature covering- the history and gradual growth of the in- dtistry that has now assumed such great proportions. During the dis- cussion, much stress was laid upon the great importance of soil sterilization, which was declared by all present to be so necessary to successful opera- tions with greenhouse crops. The methods of doing this work were found to be varied according to the ideas of the different growers, even in the same locality. The present cost of greenhouse construction was declared to be about 75 cents per square foot, and at such a price, it was found by a direct question, that no one present would advise building even at the present prices of products as these are fluctuating and no a.ssurance can be had as to the fu- ture. In this discussion, the deprecia- tion of greenhouse property was taken up at length, which led to the appoint- ment of a committee to draw up a resolution, embodying the sense of the convention, designed to guide all in the disclosures made to the income tax collectors. This resolution, which was adopted, reads a_s follows : "Be it resolved by the Vegetable Growers' Association of America, in convention assembled at Detroit, Mich., September 11, 1919j that it is the opin- ion of the greenhouse growers of the association that a depreciation of 10 per cent per year on greenhouses is a fair depreciative charge." John S. Frisz, Frank Luce, M. E. Moore. On Thursday afternoon, as the guests of D. M. Ferry & Co., the visitors in- spected the firm's seed farms at Rochester, Mich. Refreshments were served at the greenhouse service build- ing. The annual banquet was held at the Hotel Statler, Thursday evening, cov- ers being laid for 347. C. W. Waid made an excellent toastmaster. J. Lockie Wilson, Toronto, Ont.i who spoke of the deplorable condition that took the productive power of the world away to destroy fellow men, praised the work of the association, saying: "If present high wages and short hours prevail, the product must increase in price. All should work more and work harder. This is no time to loiter." Mrs. Dora H. Stockman, of Lansing, Mich., gave a pleasing address in which she also praised the work of the wom- en of both the United States and Cana- da who helped win the war. W. P. Hartman. who had for his topic, "The Go-Between." explained the difficulties which the railroads are laboring under in trying to serve the shippers in the movement of their produce, while in reality the blame should lie with the restlessness of the people. Thomas F. Gunson, of the Michigan Agricultural College, East Lansing, spoke of "The Better Things of Life," while "The Spirit of the Hour" received forceful and logical treatment at the hands of Dr. Eben Mumford. Good music and the singing of popular airs by those present added to the enjoyment of the evening. Friday's Proceedings. Professor H. C. Thompson, of the state college of agriculture, Ithaca, N. Y., who opened the Friday morning session had for his topic, "Storage of Vegetables. He called attention to the" fact that more and better storage facilities meant greater advantages to the grower and consumer alike, through more equitable adjustment of prices and the elimination of loss. He ad- vocated co-operative storage plants and suggested containers be better made to answer their purpose and of proper shape. Bags, he said, were the worst form of package and responsible for much of the damage to contents. TUMBLER BASKET OF POMPON DAHLIAS. Thorough maturity of the vegetables to be stored is a most important fac- tor. Professor L. M. Montgomery, of the Ohio State University, Columbus, who spoke on "Possibilities of State Association Work," a most interest- ing subject, said the local, state and nation^al organizations should be so co- related as to present a solid front when the necessity arises to combat adverse legislation or other dangers. Insect enemies and soil fertility are also great problems, with manures and fertilizers closely following in importance. Seeds, too, are now becoming a vital factor, which should be closely guarded. Professor G. H. Coons, of the Mich- igan Agricultural College, East Lan- sing, who addressed the meeting on "Diseases of Vegetables and Their Control," said in part : "Intensive cul- tivation increases the dangers of more and more insect enemies. The potato wart was first noticed in a section of the mining region near Scranton, Pa., and was brought from there to the soft coal regions, and thence by a family to Detroit.. The catises and remedies should be secured from the agricultural colleges as the practical man learns from the technical man, and the scientist gladly listens to the grower in his efforts to locate the cause of diseases and remedies that will protect his crops." Resolutions were presented at this session to reduce the constantly in- creasing list of alleged new and varied types of vegetables by some seedsmen, who at present enumerate more than 7,000 varieties, which according to an investigation conducted by Dr. Tracy should be reduced fully 90 per cent to arrive at really distinct sorts. This matter, after discussion, was referred to the resolution committee. The nominating committee present- ing the following names as officers for the ensuing year, and all were unani- mously elected : E. A. Dunbar, Ash- tabula, O., president; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., vice-president; H, J. Cheney, Grand Rapids, Mich., treasur- er; S. W. Severance, Louisville, Ky., secretary. On the committee's sug- gestion, an organization secretary was added to the list of officers, C. W. Waid, of East Lansing, Mich., being unanimously chosen for the post. A proposition with a view to form- ing a new division or section composed entirely of members of the staff of agricultural and horticultural colleges was voted down on the ground of the fear of there being an attempt to re- move these men from close relation to the membership, which, however, the proposers assured the convention was not the purpose, but rather to speak and work as a united body to represent colleges, and not so much in tlie position of individuals as at pres- ent. An invitation to hold the next con- vention in Buffalo, N. Y., was received and the matter was referred to the executive board with authority to se- lect the 1920 meeting place. The pres- ent plan of arranging the programme so that the work is conducted by sec- tions was thought by many to be ob- jectionable, and this matter was also put in the hands of the board. Many of the delegates visited the Ford automobile plant in the after- noon, and on Saturday, on invitation of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., about 75 inspected the Arm's farms at Grass Lake, Mich. The Exhibits. In the ball room of the Hotel Statler an excellent trade exhibition was staged, included in the displays being implements, fertilizers, greenhou.se equipment, well-grown vegetables and canned fruits. Among the exhibitors were the following: 468 The American Flokist. Sept. 20, American Agricultural Chemical Co., Detroit, Mich., samples of fertilizers and photographs sliowing results fol- lowing' their use. Atlantic Machine Manufacturing Co., Cleveland, O., Mary Garden auto cul- tivator. Charles Bock & Sons, Inkster, Mich., well-grown vegetables. Edward Bohl, Dearborn, Mich., well- grown vegeta,bles. Barrett Manufacturing Co., New York, sulphate of ammonia. College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana, photos and samples of well-grown tomatoes and peppers. James Dasler, Ecorse, Mich., well- grown vegetables. Walter Dasler, Dearborn, Mich., well-grown vegetables. Foley Greenhouse Manufacturing Co., Chicago, greenhouse construction. Garland Co., Cleveland, C, Perman- ite and machine for applying. Hall Canner Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., vegetables canned by the one period cold pack process. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago,- work- ing model of high-pressure boiler. G. W. Kennedy, Dearborn, Mich., well-grown vegetables. Lord «fe Burnham Co., Chicago and New York, greenhouse construction. Michigan Agric'ultural College, Lans- ing, Mich., educational reports relating to the diseases of vegetables. Louis Miller, Dearborn, Mich., well- grown vegetables. Everett R. Peacock Co., Chicago, seeds. Pennsylvania State College, charts showing results of fertilizers. Ontario Agricultiiral College, 'Guelph, illustrations of vegetable breeding. Skinner Irrigation System, Troy, O., irrigating apparatus. Stokes Seed Farms Co., Morristown, N. J., samples of vegetables grown from Stokes seeds. Tyre Bros., Dearborn, Mich., well- grown vegetables. Universal Bushel Shipping Package Co., South Bend, Ind., shipping pack- ages. Wulf & Sylvester. Dearborn, Mich., well-grown vegetables. The Visitors. G. T. Abbott, Medina, 0. .T. W. Aerman, Birmingliam, Ala. D. Affalter. New Pbiladelpbia. 0. B. W. AUia. Adrian, Micb. T. Alpp. Columbus, O. H. F. Arnold, Braintree, Mass. Cbas. Aymen, Humber Bay, Out. Henry Baar. Grand Rapids, Micb. D. C. Babcock, Medina. O. .T. Bagner. New Hartford, N. Y. E. B, Baker, Jackson, Mich, E. C. Baker. .Tackson. Mich, A. Ballakowski, Dearborn, Mich. F, H, Bartlett. Marietta. O. Geo. Bayer, Toledo. O, .T. H. Beattie. Washiuston, D, C. R. Beer. Washington. D. C. C D. Bennett, Detroit. Mich. V. H. Bergmann, Toledo, O. A, M. Bevens. Detroit. Mich. W. S. Birch, Plymouth, Micb, Chas. Bock, Inkster. Mich. C. Borg. Guelph, Ont. Chas. Breitraeyer. Detroit, Micb, P, H. Bridge, Troy, O. Dexter Brigham, Decatur. Mich. H. A. Brigham, Bowling Green, O. J. W. Brigham. Bowling Green, O Henry Broughton. Sarnia. Ont. W. A, Broughton, Whitley. Ont. H. D. Brown, Lafayette. Ind. T. F, Browne, Greenfield, Mich, L. Bruinslot. Grand Rapids, Micb. D. Bunte. Indianapolis, Ind. Chas. Burmeister, Milwaukee. Wis. .lohn C. Busch, Royal OaJi. Mich. M. D. Butler, Ithaca, N. Y. M. H. Carmody, South Bend. Ind. Joseph B. Campbell. Burlington, Ont. A. C. Carney, Hamilton, O. B. H, easier. Ypsilantl, Mich. H. J. Cass. Chicago. H. G. Cheney. Grand Rapids. Mich, H. L. Chrlstenden, Rooky River. 0. C. H. Clark, Romulus, Mich, E. B, Clay, Marslow, O. M. Cohan, South Bend. Ind. C. B. Coleman, Boston, Mass, D, A. Colman, Waterford, N, T. W, Conrad. Toledo, Ohio, J, H, Connor, Charleston, W. Va. Eugene Cook, Cleveland, 0. Eugene Cook, Toledo, 0. J. M. Crow, Guelph, Ont. M. F. Cutting, Cleveland, O. Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich. J. R. Davis. Milwaukee, Wis. Eugene Davenport. Plymouth, Pa. R. W. DeBaun, Bridgeton, N. J. A. De Glapper, Grand Rapids, Mich. Frank De Haani, Grajid Rapids, Mich. K, De Hamm, Grand Rapids, Mich. A. V. Dennis, Birmingham, Micb, C. L, Dotal, Marietta, O, Cbas, Dickman, Romulus, Micb, J. Dickson. Arlington, Mass. A. Dietscb. Chicago. J. H. Dillcr, Port Huron. Mich. Fred Distlehorst. Columbus, O. E, Donuan, Toledo. O. 0. E. Downing, Vermontville, aiicb. F. P. Downing, Washington. D. C. J. H. Draper. Springfield, Mass. A, B. Driesbach, Buecbel, Ky. .\. .T. Driesbach, Anchorage, Ky. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O. R. A, Dunbar, Ashtabula, O. R. E. Dunham, Rocky River, 0. C, G. Durst, Anna, 111. W. S. A. Eboraw^ Beamsville. Ont. L. J. Engel, Detroit, Mich. J. P. Estv, Newton Center, Mass. W. E. Fiske, Cleveland, O. J. R. Fitkin. Toledo. O. W. H. Fitkin. Toledo, O. Philip J. Foley. Chicago. L. H. Foote. Cleveland. O. Peter Fornof, Columbus, O, J, G. Frisz, Vincennes, Ind. R. O. Fuchs, Belleville, 111. H. B. Pullerton, Medtord. N. Y. Otto M. Gall. Columbus, O. T. S. Gardiner, State College, Pa, C. E, Garrahan, Kingston, Pa. P. C. Gaylord. Lafayette, Ind. Fred C. Gerlach, Mt. Clemens, Mich. Henry A. Goetz, Detroit, Mich. Geo. Goodfleisch, Columbus, O, L. M. Green, Cleveland. 0. .^. N. Green, Barberton, Ohio, O. J, Gregg, Dearborn. Mich. W. J. Grefs. Detroit. Mich. M. H. Grosvenor, Detroit, Mich. F. C. Gunther. Chicago. C. R. Hall. Bingbamton, N. Y. G. R. Hank. Toledo. 0. Chas, Harper. Indianapolis, Ind. J. W. Hartway, Aurora. 111. Louis Hassenfir. Needbam, Mass. G. P. Hasting. Sandusky. O. A. G, Heinrich, Cleveland, O. FVank Held, Columbus, O. H, E. Hemis. Cleveland. O. H, T. Hendrickson. Clawson, Micb. .John C. Hertz, Royal Oak, Mich, D. M. Hills. Kansas City, Mo. P. S. Hinkley, Cleveland, O. W. C. Hitzenmann, Chicago. L. H. Hoyt, Fridley, Mich, Edward Huth. Royal Oak, Mich, C. M, Ingersoll, Rocky River, O. H. El. Ingham. Cleveland, O. .T. M. Ives. Detroit. Micb. H. Jackson, Royal Oak, Micb. T. C. Johnson, Norfolk. Va. H. L. Jones, Minneapolis, Minn. J. R. Judy. Dover, O. H. R, Kaeding. Chicago. B. S. Keller, Toledo, O. R. J. Kelso, Syracuse. N. Y. G. W. Kennedy. Dearborn, Mich. A. R. Keyse, Cleveland, O. J. A. Keyes. Grand Rapids. Mich. John W. Kiesling, Logansport, Ind, L. H. Kirtlan. Mich. J. H. Kline, Adrian, Mich, E. F, Kurowski. Chicago. .T. C. Lacekamp, Indianapolis, Ind. Fred Lautenscblager, Chicago. J. T. Leedy. Monroe, Mich. R. Y. Leslie, Redford. Mich. Walter I^van, Plymouth, Mich. J. J. Lloyd. Champaign. 111. C. F. Lohrmann, Detroit, Mich. F. Luce. Ashtabula, O. S. R. McKee, Chicago. Geo. Marker. Logansport. Ind. D. Mclnnes, London, Ont, J, W, Marsh. Muncie, Ind. Albert G. Martin, Detroit. Mich. D. Maynard. Leamington. Ont. Geo, P, Mertz, Warren, Mich. W. C, Meyer, Indianapolis, Ind. M. M. Miesse, Lancaster. O. F. S. Miller, Columbus. 0. T. F. Miller. Toledo. 0. Arch Mincb. Bridgeton, N. J. L. M. Montgomery, Columbus, O, H, C. Moore, East Lansing, Mich. M. E. Moore. Arlington, Mass. W. F. Moore, Bingbamton. N. Y. A. P. Morris, Crawfordsville. Ind. P. H. Morris, Chicago, F, L. Morris, Bloomington, Ind. J. H. Morris. Frankfort. Ind. J. Motley. Springfield. Mass. M. Neptune, Tborntown, Ind. M. G. Nircon, Waterford. O. G. H. Paad. I.ondon, Ont, Prank Paetke, Milwaukee, Wis. E. F, Palmer, Vineland, Out. C. H. Patterson. Battle Creek. Mich. F. W. Peaper. Indianapolis, Ind. W. E, Peterson. Chicago. H. W, Pierce, Milwaukee, Wis, E. Pindum, Dawson, Va. Elmer Quandt, Deai'born. Mich. H. B. Reble, Albert Lea. Minn. F. F. Eees, Humber Bay, Ont. Frank Reeves. Toronto. Ont. J. H. Rice, Ashtabula, O, H, H, Richardson, Cleveland. O. W. G. Richardson. Cleveland. O. O, N. Riley. Marietta. Pa. W. J. Ritterskant. Princeton, Ind. O. J. Robb, Finland, Ont. J. T. Rosa, Columbia, Mo. H. Rosebrock, Indianapolis. Ind. C. H. Roemer. Ithaca, N. Y. Howard Ruetenik, Cleveland, O. IvCe Ryder, Plymouth, Mich, I.. G. Schermerhorn, New Brunswick. N. J, J<)bn Schneider, North Detroit. Mich. .\. D. Selby, Wooster, 0. Howard W. Selby, Springfield. Mass. E. L. D. Seymour, New York. Geo. Siebold. Peoria, 111, C. R. Skinner, Newfleld, N, J, H. H. Smith, W. Springfield. Jlass. John B. Smith. Plymouth, Mich. S. Stamm, Preeport. Pa. E'. H. Steele, Ann Arbor, Mich, X. T, Stevens. Storrs. Conn. Glen Stewart, Dearborn. Mich. F. C, Stokes, Morristown, N. J. M. J. Strong, Guelph, Ont, E. Tevin, East Lansing, Micb. C. H. Thompson, West Park, O. H. C. Thompson, Ithac-a. N. Y. H. F. Thompson, Arlington. Mass. G. L, Tie_bout, Baton Rouge, La, H. E. Truax, Washington, D. C. R. A. Turner, East -Lansing. Mich. .\rthur Twigle, Columbus. O. Paul TT\-iele, Columbus. 0. TJ. G. Twigle, Columbus, O, C, A, TJthe, Sandusky, O. E. Vick, Columbus. O. Alfred Vivian, Columbus, O, E, C, Volz, Drbana. 111. C. W. Waid, East Lansing, Mich. G. L. Waid, Muncie. Ind. H. E. Wallace. Wabash. Ind. W. Wallace. Wooster, O. W. S. Weiant. Newark, 0. W. H. Weinschank. Newcastle. Pa. Richard Wellington, College Park, Md. .1. A.. Wilson, Lexington. Mass. J. T. Wilson. Toronto. Ont. C. Wind, Rocky River, O. C H Wind. Wai'saw. O. H. Wind. Rocky River. O. C. W. Witbeck, Chicago, L. A. Woodward, Chicago, R. Yonkens, Grand Rapids, Micb. Rudolph Zant. Grand Rapids. Micb. J, R. Zeeger. Rocky River, 0. The Ladies. Mrs. D. Affalter, New Philadelphia. O. Miss Doris Alpp, Columbus. 0. Mrs. T. Alpp. Columbus. O, Mrs. H. F. Arnold, Braintree. Mass. Mrs. E. A Baker. Jackson. Mich. Mrs. A. H. Birch, Plymouth, Mich, Mrs. W. Birch. Plymouth. Mich. Mrs, H. L. Cbristenden, Rocky, River. 0. Mrs. C. H. Clark. Romulus. Mich. Mrs. E. B. Clay, Marslow. 0. Mrs. C. B. Coleman. Boston, Mass. Mrs. E'ugene Cook, Cleveland. O. Jlrs. M. P, Cutting. Cleveland. O. Mrs. Eugene Davis. Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs. Deglupper, Grand Rapids. Micb. Mrs. Dickman. Romulus, Mich, Mrs, J. Dickson, Arlington. Mass. Miss Agues Die!., Ann Arbor. Mich. Mrs. A. Dietscb, Chicago. Mrs. E. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O. Mrs. R. A. Dunbar. Ashtabula. O. Miss May Fennessev. Chicago. Mrs. L. Flsk, Cleveland, O. Mrs. W. E. Fisk. Cleveland. O. Mrs. L, H, Foote. Cleveland. O. Miss Catherine Fornof, Columbus, O. Miss P. Fornof, Columbus, O. Miss Emily Fornof, Columbus. 0. Mrs. H. B. Pullerton. Medford. N. Y. Mrs. J. G. Frisz, Vincennes, Ind. Mrs. G. R. Hank. Toledo. O. Mrs. Hann. Columbus. O. Mrs. P. S. Hinkley. Cleveland. O. Mrs. Judy. Dover. O. Mrs, R, J. Kelso, Syracuse. N. Y. ' Mrs. G. W. Kennedy. Plymouth, Micb. Mrs. A. R. Keyes. Cleveland. O. Mrs. J. W. Kiesling. Logansport. Ind. Mrs. F. Luce, Ashtabula, O. Mrs. W. A. McGraw. Detroit. Mich. Mrs. O. J. Martin. Detroit. Mich. Mrs. l\r. Miesse. Lancaster. O. Mrs. T. F. Miller, Toledo, O. Mrs. H. E, Moore, East Lansing. Mich. Mrs. M. E, Moore. Arlington. Mass. Mrs. W. F. Moore, Bingbamton. N. Y. Mrs. Pred Osborn, Ann Arbor. Mich. Mrs. Paterson. Plymouth. Mich. Mrs. Penny. Plymouth. Mich. Mrs. H. S. Richardson. Cleveland, O. Mrs. C. E. R'yder. Plymouth. Mich. Miss D. Scott. Moricbville. O. Mrs. H. H. Smith. W. Springfield, Mass. Miss Sara Stamm. Freeport. Pa. iVIrs. B. H. Steele. Ann Arbor. Mich. Mrs. C. H. Thomnson. West Park, O. Mrs. N, D, Twigle, Columbus. O. Mrs. J. Wilson. Lexington, Mass. Mrs. H. Wind, Rocky River, O, Miss Inez Wind. Rocky River, 0. J. F. S. 1919. The American Florist. 469 Plant Quarantine No. 37. The National Association of (Gar- deners, at it§ annual convention, held at Cleveland, Ohio, September 9-12, in- dorsed the resolution adopted by the Society of American Florists at the Detroit convention, August 21. This resolution will be found on page 420 in The American Florist of September 13. The following is an abstract of an address made at the gardeners' meet- ing : BY CONGEESSMAN M. L. DAVET OF OHIO. During the time that is at my dis- posal, I wish to discuss some very prac- tical questions which have an interest- ing and important bearing upon the profession which you represent. Let me first take up the matter per- taining to prohibition of plant impor- tations, known as Quarantine Bill No. 37. It is not my proper function to condemn this act of the federal horti- cultural board, inasrnuch as my office would make it improper for me to as- sume that position at this time. I can, however, make certain practical and helpful suggestions regarding the best methods of procedure to get results. I may go far enough to say that, in my judgment, the federal horticultural board has gone too far. I believe that there are elements of good in this rul- ing, and likewise I believe that it has gone far enough beyond the actual necessities of the situation, so that certain injustices have been done. Now, then, all you want is the elimina- tion of the injustice, and the benefits of fair consideration for the proper interests of your profession. You have a right to ask and demand an im- partial hearing on this important ques- tion. You do not want any action which is improper. You only want justice and fair play. Those things can best be determined by an impar- tial hearing. Obviously, the federal horticultural board would not be in a position to give an impartial hearing, because they have already reached a decision, and it is most natural that they should be prejudiced in favor of their own decision. They are human like the rest of us. My suggestion is that you proceed to get a full hearing of this matter before the agricultural committee of the house. You can get such a hearing, if you will proceed in a practical way- The federal horticultural board will certainly listen to the agricultural committee of the house, because they get their appropriations through that committee. The agricultural commit- tee, in turn, will certainly listen to the urgent request, either of their own members, or a reasonable number of other members of the house. No one can deny you the benefits of a hearing. That is the least thing which the agri- cultural committee of the house can in fairness do. You are not asking this committee to pre-judge your case. You are not asking them to take your side. You are asking them merely to arrange for a hearing, at which all the facts from both sides may be fully and freely pre- a just conclusion as to the merits of sented, and from which they can draw the case. If you cannot make a good case, you naturally would not expect favorable action. But if you can make a good case, you will expect such ac- tion as will result in a proper modifi- cation of this quarantine ruling. Those who are interested in this matter are sufficient in numbers to se- cure such a hearing, if they will pro- ceed in a determined manner. Let me tell you something about the atti- tude of a member of congress. Those whom I have met, are practically all fine fellows, personally. They are try- ing to do right In the service they ren- der to their constituents. They are human, of course. Most men are in congress because they want to be there. Most of them want to stay there. They recognize the fact that the best way to stay there, is to ren- der satisfactory service to the people whom they represent. So if each of you will tell your congressman that you think an injustice has been done the horticultural profession by this Quarantine Bill No. 37; that you insist upon an impartial hearing of the whole question before the agricultural com- mittee of the house; that you ask him to use his influence to secure such a hearing, I am sure he will gladly re- spond favorably. You are not asking him to commit himself as to the merits of the case. You are asking him merely to help you secure an impartial hearing, which is perfectly right and proper. Take my advice, and do not write a form letter. Take the facts, and write them in your own way, to your own con- gressman. Do not let him put you oft with a formal acknowledgement. Tell him you want to "know the results of his efforts. It he does not report to Dr. C. L. Marlatt, 'Washington, D. C. Ohairman Federnl Horticultural Board. you within a reasonable length of time, go after him again. Let him know that you expect results. If he knows that you mean business, you can take my wotd for it, that he will "step on the gas," and try to help you. Your congressman wants your votes, and the votes of your friends. As long as you do . not ask him to do anything wrong, or injure anyone else, or vio- late the rules of proper conduct, he \ will be glad to help you, if he knows i you mean business. You cannot expect him to do any- thing for you, unless ha knows what you want. You are not asking any- thing improper. Not only will he be glad to help you, but you have an ab- solutely perfect right to go to him for help. He is your representative and subject to your call on anything that pertains to his office. Do not feel that you are asking something, to which you have no right. He knows that you have a right to go to him, and that you have a right to insist upon his help, within the limits of propriety. If every man interested in the horti- cultural profession will make it his individual business to take this matter up with his own congressman, and in- sist upon positive help and definite action, and keep after him until he gets a satisfactory reply, I can almost guarantee that a hearing will be granted. From that time on. it is en- tirely a question of making youi- case before the committee. Also, I can al- most guarantee that any recommenda- tions, which the agricultural committee sees fit to make on the basis of the facts and merits of this case, as dis- closed at the hearing, will be cheer- fully and' promptly carried out by the federal horticultural board. If I should talk to you indefinitely, I could not give you any more practical method of procedure, nor one more likely to be successful. I commend it to you for prompt and vigorous action. Nothing Is Impossible. It is generally conceded that the ad- vertising staff of a newspaper gets more pay than the editorial staff, yet none will question that the members of the latter staff have the advantage of education and brains, xisually being men of college education, etc. Why this condition? After all, the news- paper is a money proposition, and must be able to show profits to be success- ful, so that they may obtain the best brains for their individual departments. TVho will doubt the importance of the advertising columns of the city newspapers? Imagine, if you can, business success without the use of advertising. There are some, but in the main, the real, big business would never have been done without it. Also follows another fact, that with adver- tising, you can do In two years, what would ordinarily take five or more years, and if time is money, what val- uation will you add for this important adjunct now being carried on by our national publicity campaign and our slogan, "Say It With Flowers." Its growing importance makes it worth every one's efforts to use it whenever and wherever possible. The more lib- eral the use, the more profitable its re- sults. Whether we will enjoy its full benefits, depends vipon the liberality of the members of the craft, and the greater the generosity of the contribu- tor, the greater will be the dividend. We need $100,000 to carry out our full campaign, and with your assistance, it can be done. La Rochefoucauld said : "Nothing is impossible; there are ways which lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will, we should always have sufficient means." If we put over the campaign, as out- lined this year, we will never have any difficulty in putting over any campaign for the general good of all. and espe- cially this one, the greatest compaign for the sale and use of more flowers, and a greater distribution of our slo- gan, "Say It With Flowers," so that all will appreciate the effort made. National Publicity for Flowers. Our publicity committees are greatly pleased at the confidence displayed by florists in the work of the campaign, as evidenced in the many additions to subscriptions already placed that are coming in. The following is a sample of the many letters our promotion bureau is receiving: "We are making good our promise of June 30, by en- closing a cheque herewith towards the 'Say it with Flowers' campaign, in ad- dition to the one sent on the above date. We hope, and feel confident, that we will be able to double our subscription next year. Wishing you and the publicity campaign the great- est of success. Morale Brothers, Rye, N. Y." Those who have not subscribed should ponder upon this condition, for better evidence of the satisfaction the campaign is giving they could not have. But do they need evidence? Have they not that inner feeling that 470 The American Florist. Sept. 20, the campaign has already benefited their own businesses? As has been publicly pointed out, the florist busi- ness has been among the fii'st of the industries to "come back" after the late disastrous war, and, like ■ Johnie Walker, it is "going: strong." What has been a prime factor in this speedy return to pre-war conditions, and even an improvement upon them., if not our publicity campaign? An everlasting debt of gratitude is owing to the generous subscribers who have made the initial efforts of the campaign possible. Some of these subscribers have donated sum after sum in their enthusiasm over the great service rendered by the campaign. At a recent meeting of the New York Flo- rists' Club, when nearly everybody present was already a subscriber, Max Schling, in an address which disclosed ]us personal experiences as to the bene- ficial effects of the campaign, collected additional subscriptions to the amount of several hundred dollars; and the club itself recommended a subscription of $500 from its own funds, which recom- mendation will be formally confirmed at its next meeting. There was some truth in a remark, made by one present at that meeting, "I should not like to have my name omitted from that sub- scription list — the omission would be a brand upon my honor." At the meeting of our joint commit- tees, to be held in Buffalo, October 14, there is to be set up for inspection one of the bill board signs which it is pro- posed to supply to the trade at $50 each. There should be many hundreds of sites in this country at the disposal of florists for the display of signs such as these, and their use will be helpful, not only to the publicity campaign, but to the florists themselves. Again, it is asked that all florists who have avail- able sites along public highways, rail- roads, or where they will catch the public eye, notify the secretary, so that full particulars in regard to the signs may be provided at the earliest possible moment. The sooner the signs are installed, the better it will be for our industry. Campaign plans are now vei-y ac- tive, and will be more so as the cam- paign fund grows — we cannot say "ac- cumulates" — for it is not allowed to do so. Every dollar works as fast as it is collected. Help us toward our goal of .$100,000. Banish that feeling of distrust which all along has been un- warranted, and come over with your subscription. Be a "live florist" in every sense of the term. Foster the interests of your industry, and the in- dustry will take care of you. The following subscriptions have been received and are in addition to those previously published, for four years, unless otherwise stated : Humm & .Tones, Oberlin. O $10.00 R. C. Arlin, Bellevue. 5.00 Arthur Doebel & Son, Clyde. 10.00 Hall's Greenhouses. Clyde, 0. (add'U 6.00 Horn Floral Co., Fremont. 5.00 Arthur Ed Warninff. Toledo. 10.00 Mrs. E. Snder, Toledo, 25.00 Wm. Fenlger, Toledo, 15.00 Hirzey Bros.. Toledo, lO.OO Northern Fl. Supply Co.. Toledo. O. (1 yv.) 10.00 Paul A. Timm. Toledo, O. (adrt'n 5.00 BowllUK Green Fl. Co., BowIIhk Green. O.. 10.00 Fostorla Floral Co.. Fostoria. 10.00 T. .7. Bnrlght. Fostoria. O lO.Oil Henry C. Woltewalte, Philadelphia 5.00 Yeatman & Way, Kenneth Sq.. Pa 5.00 Lawrenc'e Thompson. Kennett Sq., Pa.... 5.00 Wm. Dych. Philadelphia. Pa 5.00 3. Harry Palmer, Kennett Sq., Pa 5.00 Scarlett Bros., Kennett Sq.. Pa 15.00 Richards Bros.. Toughlienamon. Pa 25.00 Werner Susenmichel. Louisville. Ky 5.00 Beutel & Frederick. I^uisville. Ky 5.00 nmil Rieple, Rochester. Minn 15.00 J. W. Boss. Centralia. Ill 6.00 Mrs. E. A. Moore. Harvard. Ill 5 00 Fred Lonerren. Burlington. la. (add'l) 10.00 Park Floral Co., Denver. Col 25.00 Racine Floral Co., K'aclne, Wis 25.00 John Nelson Co.. Oshkosh. Wis 10.00 13. C. Koenig. New York 10.00 L. Eruder, Ne\v York 5.00 Frank Kerpen. Jr.. Jersey City 5 00 B. W. Holt. Oakdale. N. J...' 5.00 Karl S. Landolt. New York 5.00 Leo Klein, New York (add'l) 5.00 Orchid Florists, New York 5.00 Henry E. Youngquist, Chicago 10.00 F. Burmeister, Chicago 5.00 Adgate & Son. Warren, O. (add'll 15.00 Oscar S. Magnuson, Kane. Pa. (add'l) 10.00 H. B. Weaver, Bird-in-Hand. Pa 5.00 Philip P. Kessler, New York (add'l) 10.00 Chas. Niemann. New York (1 yr. ) 50.00 A. Kottmiller, New York 10.00 Young & Nugent, New York (1 yr. ) 10 00 Badgely & Bishop, New York (1 yr.) 10.00 Wm. P. Ford, New York (1 yr.) 15.00 Michael C. Ford, New York (1 vr.) 15.00 United Cut Flower Co., New York (1 yr.) 25.00 Wadley & Smythe. New York (1 .yr. ) 50.00 P. J. Smith. New York (1 yr.) 15.00 H. L. Bantleman, New York (1 yr. ) 10.00 H. B. Froment, New York (1 yr. ) 20.00 M. A. Bowe, New York (1 yr. j 20.00 H. H. Burns, New York (1 yr.) 10.00 Wm. Kather, New York (1 yr.) 25.00 John Scheepers & Co., New York (1 yr.).. 50.00 9. S. Skidelsky, New York (1 yr.) 50.00 Adolph Lewisohn, Ardsley, N. Y. (1 yr,).. 50.00 John Y'oung, New York (1 yr.) 25.00 H. Ramm. New York (1 yr.) 5.00 Smith's Flower Shon. Westerly. R, 1 15.00 Morale Bros., Rye, N. Y. (add'l) 10.00 $ 895.00 Previously reported 48S51.50 Total $49746.50 John Young, Sec'y. J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan, 'Wis. President Wisconsin State Florists' Association. Wisconsin state Florists' Association. The Wisconsin State Florists' Asso- ciation celebrated its first birthday September 12 at an enthusiastic and largely attended meeting at the Blatz hotel, Milwaukee. According to the report of Secretary H. J. Seel, the asso- ciation has a charter membership of 133, a very creditable beginning for the new organization. A telegram from F. Rentschler, Madison, a director, stating that due to illness in his family^ he was unable to attend was read, and the sec- retary was instructed to write him conveying the regrets of the members and hopes for the patient's speedy re- covery. Among the various topics that came up for discussion were universal trade discount, the adoption of a suit- able code and President Pollworth made a strong plea for the national publicity campaign of the Society of American Florists. He- also reported some of the proceedings of the Detroit convention of the parent organization. Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows : James Matthewson, Sliehoygan, president: Richard Haentze, Fond du Lac, vice-president; H. J. Seel, Milwaukee, secretary; Gust. Rusch, Milwaukee, treasurer^. Director for three years : John Rindfleisch, Beloit; for one year, J. E. Taylor, Oshkosh. It was voted to hold the 1920 summer meeting at Sheboygan in July, the date to be fixed by the board of directors. Among the visitors present were Allie Zech, George Mohn, A. F. Longren and A. Kilner, of Chicago. Following the business session a supper was served at the hotel and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all present. C. C. Pollworth acted as toastmaster in his genial way and much credit is due him for the great success of the meeting, the delegates departing for their homes with anticipations of many more such happy and instructive gatherings in the future. John K. Rugowski, of Manitowoc, exhibited two vases, one of white and one of shell pink asters of exception- ally fine quality on long stems, the flowers measuring more than four inches in diameter, which were awarded a certificate of merit. They will not be disseminated for the present. E. O. Floriculture at Wisconsin state Fair. With ideal weather conditions pre- vailing throughout the week of Sep- tember 8-13, the Wisconsin State Fair at Milwaukee exceeded any in the past as to attendance, exhibits and financial returns. The horticultural building, due to the good work of the local flor- ists' club, was again a center of attrac- tion, being tastefully decorated over- head and with fine groupings of plants, and other features did much to pro- mote the florists' interests. While, in former years, the cut flowers and de- signs were staged and judged on the second day, this year, through some misunderstanding, they were called for on tlie first day, and which doubtless resulted in the poor showing made in these classes by the retailers, which, it is hoped, will not occur another year. The outdoor flower beds and boxes were in full bloom, and certainly were a cred- it to both the fair and the florists. Present prospects indicate that a new and really necessary horticultural build- ing, in which a creditable exhibition can be properly staged, will be a reality in the near future. The awards were as follows : Collection of greenhouse plants — Hol- ton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, first; C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, second; A. F. Kellner Co., Milwaukee, third; Edward J. Hamme, W^auwatosa, fourth. Display of palms, 50 square feet — A. F. Kellner Co., first; Holton & Hunkel Co., second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third. Display of ferns, 50 square feet — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; A. .p. Kell- ner Co., second; C. C. Pollworth Co., third; E. J. Hamme, fourth. Display of foliage plants — C. C. Poll- worth Co., first: Holton & Hunkel Co., second; A. F. Kellner Co., third; E. J. Hamme, fourth. Display of plants in bloom — Holton & Hunkel Co., first; E. J. Hamme, sec- ond; A. F. Kellner Co., third. Specimen nephrolepis — Holton & Hunkel Co.. first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; E. J. Hamme, third. Specimen palm — A. F. Kellner Co., first: C. C. Pollworth Co., second; Hol- ton & Hunkel Co., third. Floral wreath — E. J. Hamme, first; Otto Eggebrecht, second. Basket of cut flowers — B. Eberhardt, ■ Cederburg, Wis., first; E. J. Hamme, second. Best 12 chrysanthemums — Heitman, Oestreicher Co., first; C. C. Pollworth Co., second; E. J. Hamme, third. Display of hardy helianthus — B. Eberhardt. first. Display of asters — Fox Point Floral Co., Milwaukee, first; Otto Eggebrecht, second. Best vase of asters, one dozen, any color — Otto Eggebrecht, first; Fox Point Floral Co., second; A. P. Kellner Co.. third. Best displays of gladioli and dahlias — E. Eberhardt, first. E. O. 1919. The American Florist. 471 Floriculture at Minnesota State Fair. At the Minnesota state fair, August 30 - September G, one of the most pros- perous in history, with a record-break- ing attendance, larger premium lists and naturally more extejisive exhibits, the floricnltural features surpassed those of previous years. The plant stock, especially was the finest ever shown. Outdoor flowers, however, were not up to the usual standard. Noteworthy, and a center of attraction at all times, were the designs staged for competition, there being four en- tries in this section. Holm & Olson. St. Paul, were awarded first honors for a concave panel with flags of the allies and the Red Cross about 24 inches in height, the entire design being made of flowers. The work was executed by O. J. Olson and was without doubt the finest ever turned out by this establish- ment. Professor Cady was in charge of the exhibits and August Swanson, as usual, acted in the capacity of judge. Th^ awards in the general classes were as follows : Holm & Olson, 38 first, five second and jjne third premiums : Swan- son. Inc., Minneapolis, three firsts, 20 .seconds and four thirds: Chicago Ave- nue Qi'eenhouses, Min.heapolis, three firsts, 14 seconds and 15 thirds; Rob- ert H. Black, Albert Lea, Minn., one first; Franklin Baker. Minneapolis, one second and one third: C. Ruedlinger, Minneapolis, one second. C. R. F. Massachusetts Hort. Society's Exhibition. Although, as the growers state, heavy rains and high winds have been un- favorable to the dahlia crop, the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society staged an interesting show in Horticultural hall, Boston, September 18-14. There were good exhibits from both commer- cial and private growers. Noteworthy, were the displays of J. K. Alexander, of East Bridgewater, Mass.: Joseph Breck Company and Breck-Robinson Nursery Company, of Lexington. Mass.: W. D. Hathaway, New Bedford. Mass.; W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J.; C. Louis Ailing, West Haven, Conn., and the Boston Cut Flower Company, which made an interesting display of basket arrangements. Ralph W. Clark, a private grower of Brockton. Mass., exhibited fine blooms of Cambria, George Adams and J. O. Moi-an. Both J. K. Alexander and W. D. Hathaway exhibited new seedlings, their own productions. Thomas Mur- phy, of Peabody, Mass., again exhibited his Lily Grand, a white flower of large size, which has been highly praised. He also showed other good varieties. Dahlia Mandiana. by W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., has previously been exhibited, and is "'ell known to the patrons of shows. It may be said in passing that it is a red of exceptional- ly large size and the flowers close down on the foliage. It will be useful, chiefly . as :\ garden ornament. C. Louis All- ing's yellow, William Slocombe. attrac- ted much attention. A. E. Doty. New Haven. Conn., exhibited fine specimens of Yuban. Robert Lyon and Big Ben. Other exhibitors were Jelle Roos. of Milton. Mass.; J. E. Jones, of Waltham, Mass.. and James Adie of Boston, whose vase of Mrs. Frederick Grinnell, a win- ner of many first prizes, was a center of interest. A. F. F. Floriculture Sets Record at Conn. Fair. Tho record for number of entries in the floricultural section at the Con- necticut state fair was broken this year and the displays attracted more than usual attention. Among the prominent exhibitors were : Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn.: Coombs, the Florist. Hartford, Conn.; J. F. Huss, Hartford: N, Nelson. Hart- ford: East Hartford Gladiolus Co.; J. K. Alexander, East Bridgewater, Mass.; A. B. Goodrich, Glastonbury, Conn.; W. D. Hathaway. New Bed- ford, Mass.; O. Louis Ailing. West Haven, Conn., and A. W. Davidson, Ansonia, Conn. Floriculture at Nebraska State Fair. The floricultural display at the Ne- braska state fair, held at Lincoln, September 1-.5, was excellent, as was the display of fruits, both being under the supervision of the Nebraska State Horticultural Society. The rose dis- play was particularly good, especially the entry of the Eiche Floral Co.. of Lincoln, which included excellent Rus- sell, Ophelia. Columbia, Premier and Hoosier Beatity. The fountain in the center of the building was an attrac- tive spot with its handsome decoration of water lilies and hyacinths arranged by Professor Grosshart of the state university. Lewis Henderson, of Omaha, was probably the largest exhibitor, being awarded first honors for displays of greenhouse plants, palms, ferns, a flower bed in bloom: also, first for dis- play of cut flowers, vase of 50 roses, wreath, gladioli and corsage bouquet. J. K. Hiltner, of Lincoln, was first for bridal bouquet, floral spray and basket of flowers, and second in the competi- tion for cut flowers and roses, and greenhouse plants, ferns, palms and blooming- stock. Paul B. Floth. of Omaha, was a strong contender in near- ly all classes, both cut flowers and plants, taking' most of the third prizes, and a number of second honors. The judging was in the capable hands of C. H. Green of Fremont. L. H. miwaukae. Wis. COOLER WEATHER .SHORTENS SUPPLY. ■With cool nights prevailing, the ef- fects were soon noticeable in the re- ceipts of roses, which shortened up considerably towards the end of last week. The daily cut of gladioli is also growing less, and the same holds true of good, clean asters. With prospects of a rainy period, which is due about til is time each year, the cut of outdoor stock will soon come to an end, and indoor grown crops wil' again com- mand more attention. While cut car- nations are becoming more plentiful from day to day, the stems are too short to be of much value. The few early yellow and white chrysanthemums that come in occasionally are soon picked up. NOTES. Carl Desebrock. age 71, who with his daughter. Miss Carla, conducted a re- tail store at North avenue and 20th street up to June, 1918, died suddenly from apoplexy at Cedar Lake. Septem- ber (J. Previous to opening his store, both he and his daughter were in the employ of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co., where both were held in high esteem for their faithful services. Interment was at Wanderer's Rest cemetery, Sep- tember 8. A. H. McDonald, of Gimbel's, reports an exceptionally busy time during fair week; in fact, it was the best business in Septernber since their existence. C. Kam'p, of Kamp & Spinti, of North Milwaukee, say they have a pure white sport of the perennial, Belladonna del- E. O. -luniuiqd Vivid Description. Another city man finds color in the lamp-lit stall of fruit and vegetables on the street. Tomntocs. redder than Krakatoa's fire. Oiaiip:os like old sunsets over Tyre. And apples, golden-green as tlie fflodes of Para- dise. OBITUARY. Peter Risch, Peter Risch, well-known grower and wholesale florist of Chicago, died at his home in Evanston, September 12, at the age of 74 years. He was born in Mertzig. Luxembourg, August 10, 184-5. After spending 10 years in Paris, France, lie came to America in 1870, locating at Chicago, and settling in Evanston one year later. He spent most of his years in the florist industry, and established the Weiland & Risch business in ISOS, which consisted of a large sized range of glass in Evanston, and a wholesale store in Chicago. In lOlS. the business was incorporated as the Weiland-Risch Co., of which he was president. Mr. Risch was quick to I'ealize the great possibilities of the Killarney roses, and was the first to grow them extensively in the west, re- commending them most highly to all growers, who were Avelcome at all times to inspect the plants growing at their greenhouses. They handled the Killar- neys exceptionally well, and later In- troduced a new pink rose, named Champ Weiland, which was a great success, and quite a factor in the Chi- cago market today. Mr. Risch was highly respected by all who knew him, and tile sympathy of the entire trade is extended to his family and business as- sociates. He is survived by his son, John P. Risch, who has been manag- ing the Chicago wholesale store so suc- cessfully for many years, and a daugh- ter, Mrs. Catherine M. Weiland. both of Evanston. The funeral was held from the late residence, 802 Monroe street. Evanston. September 1.5, at 8:30 a, m. to St, Nicholas' church, where requiem high mass was celebrated at a. m., and interment was at St. Henry's cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, and the floral offer- ings from the trade were many and beautiful and showed the high esteem in which he was held by his fellowmen. William H. Keyser. William H. Keyser, for many years a grower, with a rang'e on Randolph avenue, Jersey City, N. J., died at his home, 87 Clark street, that city. Sep- tember 11, of intestinal trouble, in his sixty-seventli year. He was born in New York, but most of his life had been spent in Jersey City. He was well and favorably known to the older gen- eration of florists of both places. Sur- viving him are four daughters and one son. His funeral was held from the family home, September 14. William G. Henderson. William G. Henderson, a landscape gardener of Hartford, Conn., died at his home, 30 Harrison street, that city, September 4. age 74 years. He was born in Glenisle, Scotland. Surviving- him are his wife, three daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. Eliz- abeth Sherard. Mrs. John H. Sirne and Mrs. Edgar M. Brown. The sons are Charles and William G. Henderson. World Exposition Planned for Nova Scotia With the aim of bringing Nova Scotia .and her resources into the limelight, and to commemorate the part played by Canada in the war, a world exposi- tion and old home celebration is plan- ned for Halifax in the summer of 1922. There are a million or more Nova Sco- tians or their descendants scattered throughout tlie world, and it is hoped that many will return tor the occasion. The Halifax board of trade has given assurance of its co-operation and flniin- cial support. 472 The American Florist. Sept. 20, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Bubsoription, United States and Mexico, S1.50 a year ; Canada $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us change of address always S2nd the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Flobist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier U possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the *pinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Vegetable Growers' .'S.ss'ii of America 4(15 — Interesting meetiug well attended 465 — Wednesday's proceedings 46.5 — Thursday's proceedings 466 ' — Friday's proceediug.s 467 — The visitors 468 Plant Quarantine No. 37 469 — Dr. C. L. MarUitt (portrait) 469 Nothing is impossible 460 National publicity for flowers 469 Wisconsin State Florists' Ass'n 470 — .T. E. Matthewson (portrait) 47l Hotel. 0. B. Steinkamp, secretary. 3800 Rockwood avenue. Indianapolis. November 13-14, Providence, R. I. — Chrysan- themum and fruit show of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, secrc- tarv. Kingston. R. I. . „ ,, , November 10-16, Des Momes, la, — Fall show of tlie Iowa State Horticultural Society. Wes- ley Greene, secretary. State House, Des Moines. January, 1920, Chicago. — Annual exhibition of the American Carnation Society. A. F. J. Baur, secretary. 38)0 Rockwood avenue. Indian- apolis. Ind. March 16-22, 1920. New York.— Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Cen- tral Palace. John Young. secretary, 1170 Broadway. New Y^ork. ,.,. ,i, March 24-28, 1920, Boston, Mass.— Exhibition of orchids and other plants of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall. William T. Rich, secretary. Horticultural hall, Boston. State Fairs. September 22-27, Boise— Idalio State Fair. W. II. Wicks. Boise, superintendent of horticulture. September 22-27, Salem- Oregon State Fail-. L M Graham. Forest Grove. slM>eriiitendent of horticultiue; 0. E. Clauc'ey, Salem, superintend- ent of floriculture. September 23-27, Pueblo— Colorado State Fair. J. N. Salter, I'uehio, su|ierintcndent of horti- culture. October 6-11. Richmond- Virginia State Fair. W. C. Saunders, Mirlual building. Richmond, superintendent of horticulture and floricnlturc. October 6-11. Salt Lake City— Utah State Fair. Jaincs Jouseii. superintendent of horti- culture and floricldture. October 20-26. Raleigh— North Carolina State Fair. <.'. D. Mathews. Raleigh, superintendent of horticulture and floriculture. October 22-28. Shreveport— Louisiana State Fair Geo. L. Tiebaut. Baton Rouge, supcr- iutcndeut of horticulture; W. H. Ilirsch, Shrc\eport, supcrintoililent of floriculture. October 27-31. Columbia— South Carolina Agri. and Mcch. Society State Fulr. D. F. Blird, sei-rotary. Columbia. November 3-8. Phoenix — Arizona Stale Fair. Dr. Oscar liartlctt. Phoenix, superlulendent of horticulture. November 22-29. Jacksonville — Florida State Fair. P. T. Strieder, 211 Dyal-Upchurch build- ing. Jacksonville, sniieriutendciit of liorticullure and floriculture. 1919. The American Florist. 473 Wants, For SaIc,Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ^ Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation AVanted — By experienced grower of roses, chrysanthemums and pot plants. Single. Address Key 417, care American Florist. Help AVanted — An experienced store clerk and designer. Address CARL C. RECK, Care John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Conn. For Sale — 50 boxes greenhouse glass, 18 inches wide. A. double strength, $4.50. Address. Key 413, oarc American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring. Wm. Kage, Petoskey, Mich. For Sale. In a live town in Illi- nois, 3700 square feet of glass; seven- room modern house; three large lots. Doing good business; no opposition; everything ready for winter. Reason for selling: old age. Address Key 420, care American Flori.st. HELP WANTED A qualified florist, experienced in landscaping, pot plants, ferns, roses, chrysanthemums, etc. Good salary. Permanent position. Board and lodging if single, cottage if married. In own hand, give education and experiences. Furnish recently written letters of reference, character, habits and ability in above lines. EAST LOUISIANA HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE Jackson, Louisiana Help Wanted A qualified florist as assistant, experi- enced in carnation houses and also pot plants. State wages and references in first letter. Address Key 419, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Pecky Cypress, $35.00 per 1000 ft. 1-inch thick, rough, random widthand length. Carloads or small quantites. Immediate shipment. CHICAGO 6 RIVERDALE LUMBER CO. 'Phone PiUIman 306. RIVERDALE, CHICAGO StiiininitiiitiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii): I FOR SALE I i Bargain, preenhouses for sale at Summit, = I N. J., 45 minutes by rail from New York e I City; dwelling house, barn and large potting | § sheds: = i 1 house, 26 x 200 ft. = = 1 bouse, 20 X 200 ft. | = 3 houses. 1814 x 125 ft. = = 2 houses, 20 x 150 ft. = I 2 houses, 20 x 125 ft. | = hot water heat; 8 acres of land around the i i place; selling price, $16,000; $6,000 cash, I I balance on easy terms. Apply to = I CHARLES H. HAGERT, Dingman's Ferry, Pa. I i or E. L. McKIRGAN, Attorney, I I Uttell Building, Summit, N. J. | 7iiiiiiillMllfilllllllllilliiiiiMlliillllllltliltllllitllltlllllliiliiiiliiiilliiriiiitiiiriillllllL7 BOILERS= BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, for greenhouse pipin]:: .and Retubing Boilers. Thoroughly cleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock of New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Boulevard 9354. FOR SALE Three ranges of glass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range is separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not $50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist, FOR SALE Two Greenhouses, Seven-room Cottage, Five Acres of Land. No competition. Reason for selling, death of owner. Will sell for part cash, balance in easy payments. Everything in tip top condition. If interested, write soon to the Piemen Floral Company STAPLES, MINN. FLORISTS FIXTURES FOR SUE One ce box 4x6 feet counter, shelving wrap- ping table and pattitions in go.d condition. In storage. FLORIST 3121 Logan Blvd., CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone Belmont 3.'45 ^mmmmmmmmmmmmimmkmmiimm% m OFFICIAL 55 A. F. * I m OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 3^x5!^ Inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two oolors^^ fummed paper; your card, etc., in lack and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. inred. Prices: Per 500,P.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of ■ leaf, postpaid, $3.00. Cash with order. i i I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. B i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO E Mmmmmmmmmmmm%mimmmmmsM WtfV^^^^^^^^^^^^^^tfVI^^W^F^^VW^^VWV^^WJW^JWVU New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special eflFort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO i Afti'VV^AFWSVVVW^WA^V^AriV^VVVVW/UVV^VflAMi^VVliVUWi^VUW 474 The American Florist. Sept. 20, Send for It Today Our New Thirty-two Pa^e Illustrated FALL AND XMAS CATALOGUE FEATURING Ribbons and Chiffons c 1- ^^ 1. ^ u w^r Wreaths Fohages ^.V'.H-W Novelties Artificial Flowers General Supplies SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: ■ Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Name City State Prepared Baskets and Flower Stands THE OVE QNATT CO, Inc. Quality Merchandise. Frompt Service. No P. fi D. Cliarges. LA PORTE, INDIANA Buffalo. BUSINESS UNUSUALLY GOOD FOR SEASON. Activity in the flower trade in this city has been better than is generally the case at this period of the year. The supply has been plentiful, especi- ally, gladioli, which are now practically in "a state of glut. Asters are showing a decided improvement both in size of flower and length of stems. Roses are especially good and are also plenti- ful. Russell, Ophelia, Sunburst, Fran- cis Scott Key and Columbia are perfect in flower and stems are of good length. Some good carnations have been seen, but the supply is limited. Calendulas, cosmos and snapdragons are filling in nicely in the boxes of assorted flowers. NOTES. It is gratifying to see the attitude of Philip Breitmeyer, Albert Pochelon and Charles H. Plumb of Detroit, Mich., regarding Sunday closing after their visit to Toronto, Ont., and other Canadian cities, which were not per- mitted to and never did open on Sun- day, and still have always been most successful. The florists' business is at least being placed where it always be- longed — in the highest class and cater- ing to the best trade. The state fair at Syracuse, as in former years, offered good inducements for exhibitors in table decorations, bou- . quets and cut flowers. W. H. Grever, of Allen street, and E. A. Slattery, of ■W. J. Palmer's staff, entered in the competition while Jerry Brookins & Son, of Orchard Park, N. Y., had displays ■in the rose classes. Good reports from >'all are assured. ■ '.. Williamsville, N. T., the home of •^Wallace Eiss, of the W. F. Kasting Co., ■ has an automobile speed limit of 1.5 . miles per hour. Wallace is the "police force." The state bank at "William.s- ville is said to have considerable money to loan, the result of fines imposed on tourists on their way to the automo- bile club who like to travel "on high." W. J. Palmer is still away on his vacation. Nearly all of the other sum- mer absentees are back, however, and ready for good business. S. A. Anderson, Jr.. and John Ander- son have left for Williams College, Wil- liamstown, Mass. Charles Felton has returned from a trip to Detroit, Cleveland and other western cities. John Fiebelkorn has a new car in which he now makes his calls on the trade. Visitors : Herbert A. Clanssen, Den- ver. Colo.: F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O.; Werner Bultmann, Syracuse, N. Y. BISON. St. Paul, Minn. FALL TRADE OPENS AUSPICIOUSLY. Trade conditions are now assuming a fall aspect. Business in all branches is very good, with plenty of funeral work, numerous weddings and general buying up to the standard. The sup- ply is plentiful, although outdoor flowers are of poor quality. NOTES. Holm & Olson are in the midst of the work of remodeling their estab- lishment, and with present heavy busi- ness, it is a problem to take care of all orders. When the work is completed, however, the store will be more capa- cious and up-to-the-minute than ever- Jan Commandros, who for several years conducted the Golden Rule flower department, has severed his connec- tion, and the establishment is now operating this branch of the business. Mr. Commandros has not definitely de- cided on the future. The visit of President and Mrs. Wil- son called for much activity in the flow- I am now connected with the Boston Floral Supply Co. Have no interest in any other concern. I joined the ranks of the Boston Floral Supply Co. after months and months of consideration. SAMUEL MANN Formerly with B. A. Snyder Co., BOSTON. MASS. er shops. The decorative features at the capitol wex-e ably executed by Holm & Olson. This firm also had the order for an elaborate wedding decoration at Austin, Minn. Visitors : Albert and P. Claussen, Faribault, Minn. C. R. F. 1919. Thf American Florist. 475 SECURITY Do You Feel Secure Enough in Your Purchases of SUPPLIES AND CUT FLOWERS EVEN if you do feel secure, you owe it to yourself, Mr. Florist, to look into the matter and see clearly that you are getting the most for your money. The Boston Floral Supply Co. entertains a high re- spect for their competitors; yet as a matter of busi- ness we can scarcely hold back from stating our reasons for kindly asking you to investigate us thor- oughly. Our modern facilities, our manufacturing our own goods right on our own premises, and our working on the principle of a large volume of business with small profits, lead us to believe that we can save you from 25 to 33% on your purchases. You want to remember that you buy direct from us and in so doing you are eliminating the middle- man's profit. Hundreds and hundreds of florists have asked them- selves the question, ''Why has the Boston Floral Smi- ply Co. obtained such a high and enviable position among the wholesale florists?" Some people say it is by advertising. Advertising has helped us, but only in a small way. The real reason for our success lies in selling the best goods at the lowest possible prices. We have made it our business to maintain this central thought of the best goods and lowest prices at all times. OUR TRAVELING MEN. We want you to feel that when you come in con- tact with some of our traveling men, Mr. Herbert Sloane, Mr. Samuel Mann and Mr. Jack Peldman, that their services are at your entire disposal. We also want you to feel that when you come to Boston, our manager, Mr. Albert Strumph, will be glad to do any- thing in his power to make your stay pleasant. And, what is more, you are in no way obligated to buy anything unless you feel like doing so. Our Cut Flower and Evergreen Department. If you need any flowers at any time, telephone or telegraph us at our expense. Tell us the train you desire your goods on, and we will make every effort to have them on that train. Our guarantee has always been "Satisfaction to Our Customers or Money Refunded." For our mutual advantage we ask you to place your order's with us for Cut Flowers and Evergreens, as well as Supplies. WAX FLOWERS WAX ROSES. Pink. White, Yellow, Golden Gate. Per 100 Very Large Size $3.50 Large Size 2.50 CREPE ROSES, Pink. White, Gold- en Gate and Russell color. Per 100 $2.50 CARNATIONS. Pink, White, Golden Gate. Per 100 $2.50 SWEET PEAS (very beautiful). Pink, White, Lavender. Per 1000 5.50 EASTER LILIES, per 100 4.00 CALLA LIMES, per 100 4.00 CYCAS Size Per 100 8-12 $ 3.25 12-16 4.00 lB-20 4.75 20-24 5.75 24-28 7.00 32-36 9.50 36-40 11.50 40-44 13.25 44-48 15.00 MAGNOLIA WREATHS Beautifully decorated with Roses. Carnations, Sweet Peas, Lilies, etc., each wreatli securely packed in a .separate telescope box. 10-inch Frame, per doz $10.00 12-inch Frame, per doz 13.00 IJ-inch Frame, per doz 17.00 BOXES. WAX DESIGNS These designs come in Wreatlis. Crosses, Hearts, Anchors, Crescents, etc. S-inch frame, each $1.00 10-inch frame, each 1.35 12-inch frame, each 1.75 Our Magnolia Wreaths, Sprays and Wax Designs are the most beautiful we have ever made. Give us a trial order. We will quote you special prices on large quantities of wax flowers, designs, sprays and magnolia wreaths. SPRAYS Tinfoil wrapped. Made of Roses. Carnations, Easter and Calla Lilies, Sweet Peas, etc., including full tele- scope box. Price, per spray .. .$0.75 ■R'e also have sprays at $1.00 and $i..io. Cut Flowers— per 100 ISx 5x3 1/2 21x 5x3 Vi 24x 5x3 i.i 28x 5x31/2 21x 8x5 30x 5x31/2 Tele- scope .$ 3.75 4.50 5.00 e.oo 6.00 6.75 2-inch Covers $ 2.75 3.30 4.25 5.00 5.00 5.40 Printing free on lots of .lOO or the result of long experience. Why Cut Flowers— peiioo Tele- 2-inch scope Covers 2 4x 8x5 . . 7.00 5.80 28x 8x5 7.75 0.40 30x 8x5 . . 10.00 S.80 36x 8x5 . . 11.75 !>.75 30x12x6 . . 12.75 11.00 36x12x6 . . 13..'i0 11.50 .36x11x6 . . 15.00 13.00 Wreath Boxes— perioo 16x16x5 16x16x7 18x18x6 18x18x8 20x20x6 Tele- scope .$ 9.50 . 11.00 . 12.00 . 13.30 . 14.50 more, in smaller lots. $1.25 per 100: 2-inch Covers $ 8.50 9.25 9..30 10.50 11.50 Gold Ink Wreath Boxes— per loo Tele- 2-inch 20x20x9 . scope . . 15.50 Covers 13.00 22x22x6 . . . ICIO 13.00 22x22x9 . . . 18.00 16.50 not take advantage of both quality and price? Bouquet Boxes 19x9x8 10.50 .'i;2.5U. These B^es are PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Dealers in Cut Flowers and Hardy Cut Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Mtrs. of Artificial Flowers, Wreaths, Sprays, Baskets, Boxes, Wire Frames and Preservers of Cycas. Office-Salesrooms: 15 Otis St.A 96 Arcli St., Boston, Mass. Unknown customers kindly send references or cash with order. Telephones: Main 2574-3525. 476 The American Florist. Sept. 20, WrtAft/VVWV\rt/W/\rt/WVlft/VVVWWWWVVUVS«Wtf^rfVWV^^^^«W«yyVVUVVVU"USVVVSftrtrtflrtrtrtrtlS^^ WE ARE RECEIVING A FINE SUPPLY of ROSES FOR THE FALL TRADE The cool nights have improved the quality of our stock wonderfully, and you will find that our Roses are unsurpassed for quality in this or any other market. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. PRICE LIST RUSSELL and COLUMBIA Long per 100, |12.00 to $15.00 Good medium per 100, 10.00 Medium per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 Short per 100, 4.00 to 6.00 OPHELIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, WHITE KILLARNEY Extra long, $8.00 per 100; Medium, $6.00 per ICO; Short, $4.00 per 100. Gladioli and Asters at market prices I AdiantUItl per 100, $1.00 I Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 New Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2.00 I Galax, btonze per 1000, 2.00 I Sprengeri per 100, 2.00 to 3.C0 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. NOTICID We cloae at 6 o'clock week day* and all day Sunday. Week Daya 8 A. M. nntll 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE 2 Grecnhouseai Hinsdale. ni„ and Gr^ga Station. 111. llO W. WaDaSll AV6., LOlLAuU, ILL. j ASSORTED ROSES — Our Selection In lots of SOO or more; all choice, fresh cut stock. Short lengths at the rate of $30.00 per 1000 Medium lengths at the rate of 50.00 per 1000 When ordering, please state grade wanted. Mention the American Florist when writing Chicago. BUSINESS IMPROVING. There was a noticeable increase in the sales the past week, due principally to several prominent funerals, which called for a large quantity of flowers. Stock the past week was in extra heavy supply in practically all lines, and many of the wholesalers agree that there never was a period in September when flowers were so plentiful as last week. Most of the stock was sold to whoever would buy it by some of the houses at ridiculously low prices, in- cluding several department stores, who it is reported, bought roses as low as .$4 per 1,000, which will give one an idea how well glutted the market really was. Other stock sold corre- spondingly low, especially asters and gladioli, many of which were dumped, owing to the great surplus of these and other flowers. The market took a chaunge for the better, September 13, and while stock is not; as plentiful as it was last week, there is plenty to go around and some low offerings in quantity lots are being made by sev- eral of the houses. There is a good demand for American Beauty roses, and the same holds true for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier. Some fine Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant, Dou- ble White Killarney, Hoosier Beauty, My Maryland, Ward, Sunburst, Milady and Champ Weiland are arriving, in addition to a few other varieties grown for this market. Carnations are im- proving in quality, and continue to clean tip nicely right along at good figures. Gladioli are very plentiful, and are obtainable in large lots at low prices. Asters are seen in quantity everywhere, and are moving better at With the Retailer- It's Best to BOY HERE. With the Grower- It's Safest to Consign Here. A SYMBOIv that represents a " CLEAN CUT" POLICY of wholesale merchandising in Cut Flowers with the Retail Florist and the COMMERCIAL GROWER. KENNiGOTT BROS. GO. Chicago's Exclusive Commission House A. T. PYFER & CO. WHOIiESALE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing this writing than they have been for several weeks, although they are not anywhere near what they should be. Lily of the valley is selling at $12 to .$15 per 100. Orchids are more plenti- ful, but command high prices. White and yellow chrysanthemum are to be had in fair sized quantities and the supply of lilies appears to be gradually increasing. A few snapdragons and calenduliis are offered, together with an assortment of outdoor stock that 1919. The Amer-iCan Florist. ^11 Fine SuDDly of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUMBIA $5.00 to $15.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White KiUarney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland. $3.00 to $8.00 per JOG. Our Selection, $4.00 per tOO Carnations, $2.00 to $3.00 per 100. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 Cast Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAL 601 and 2846 CHICAGO whjmimm ^ Co PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CEHTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Roses-Asters- IN QUANTITY Complete Line of Other Seasonable Stock Get the best. Place your order with us. Great care is taken in the execution of every order, so that all stock will reach you in the best possible salable condition. M^^^ ^'^o ^^^^ d Complete Line of Greens ss: 478 The American Florist, Sept. 20, A large and complete line of all seasonable Cut Flowers and Greens enables you to se- cure what you order from us at all times. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when tcritinfi WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing still plays an important part in some of the window displays of the retail florists. NOTES. Sister M. Paschalis, of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Clirist, died Sep- tember 15 at tlie Angel Guardian or- phanage, 2001 Devon avenue. Solemn high mass was held at the chapel of the orphanage tlie following Thursday at 10 a. m.. with burial at St. Boniface cemetery at 12 :30 p. m. the same day. Sister Paschalis was well-kndwn to the trade through her connection with the Angel Guardian Greenliouses, and many firms were represented at the funeral with beautiful floral pieces. Fischer Bros.' store at G14 Dempster street, Evanston, was robbed of checks amounting to ,$200 and currency in the sum of .$50 sometime between the eve- ning of September Vi and the follow- ing Monday morning, when burglars moved the safe into the refrigerator and blew it open with nitroglycerine. According to the police, the safeblowers wore gloves in order to avoid leaving finger prints. Notice has been given that the trus- tee in the matter of Pyfer & Olsem, b.ankrupt, has filed his report and that a final dividend will be declared at a meeting of creditors in the office of Sidney C. Eastman, referee in bank- ruptcy, room 907 Monadnock block, Oc- tober 10 at 10 a. m. Bassett & Washburn are drilling an extra eight-inch well on their premises at Greggs St.Ttioii so as to protect their water supply in case the or^e now in operation should ever fail. Chas. Smith, of the Eastern Wreath Manufacturing Co.. Providence, R. I., is attending the Zionist convention here this week, and incidentally booking or- ders for wire designs. A. S. Brouton, 3121 Logan boulevard, and wife, returned recently from their CUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas lioneymoon which was spent at Yellow- stone Park and his homestead in Mon- tana. . Chas. Erne, of Erne & Co., and wife returned early this week from a pleas- ant auto trip to the Dells and other beauty spots in Wisconsin. John Schoepfle, 933 Belmont avenue, is building a garage, which in addi- tion to the greenhouses, will be heated by a new Kroeschell boiler. Otto Strobuck, foTmerly with the George Wittbold Co., is now employed in the wholesale cut flower department of the A. L. Randall Co. John Poehlmann, who is spending his vacation at Three Lakes, Wis., sent home several good sized fish this week to the boys at the store. T. E. Waters, manager of Poehlmann Bros. Co.'s supply department, made a business trip to Minneapolis, Minn., this week. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation now has its new Kroeschell ice machine in operation. BASKETS Write for Catalog Now. RAEDLEIN BASKET CO, 713 Milwaukee Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO, Estimates submitted. 155 No. Clark St., CHICAGO W. A. Hansen, of the E. C. Amling Co., is back from a successful eastern business trip. 1919. The American Florist. 479 Of Course — It's "FInwers of Superior Quality' ' that you want lo start the season — Flo we' s you can depend upon to give satisfaction. QUALITY COUNTS American Beauties, Mrs. Chas. Russell, Premier and Columbia are all in good crop now, and their quality is unexcelled — truly "Flowers of Superior Quality." And our Ophelia, Milady, Sunbursts, Brilliants and other Roses, Carnations, Gladioli and Asters are of equal merit. Our Decorative Greens, too, come up to the same high standard. Send us an order — you will appreciate the excellence of our stock. Price List Sent on Request. The Nation's Most Expressive Flowers" POEHLMANN BROTHERS COMR\NY Tbe Largest Qrowera of Flowers in tbe World. WHOLESALE - GDPWEDS s/" CUT fL9WEDS'^'^ PLANTS % 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D, nione. Randolph 631 CHICAGO Chicago's Leading Wholesale House Offers the Best Stock Obtainable. Place Your Orders Here. F'eLTXGy GlOLdioli Francis King, America, Haliey, Chicago White $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. PENDLETON SCHWABEN $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Per 100 Rose Premier $4.00 to $20.00 Russell 4.00 to 25.00 Columbia 4.00 to 18.00 Milady 4.00 to 15.00 Ophelia 3.00 to 10.00 EXTRA SPECIAL ROSES Per 100 KiUarney Brilliant $3.00 to $8.00 White KlUarrey 4.0010 10.00 Maryland 4.00 to 8.00 Sunburst 3.00 to 8.00 Ward 3.00 to 8.00 BILLED ACCORDIKGLY 480 The American Florist. Sept. 20, ^llillllllminiMiniuil iiiiniiniliii jiniiiiuriiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiji I i i "llin iriinill i iii i """ ' llliuiliirijii i I lllinillllll l lllliuillllliuilillt| I YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON ^ MM | I US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF JL iTl I I CUT FLOWERS E^ A I Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. ^jllilllriljiriliiijiiiiiiiMjiiurr jjriiiiiiiiriiiiij iiiiiiillliu mijii ii liiiirj > imiliirriiiMiirijiiil iii :ii iiiMmiuii'| Mention the American Florist when writing The McCabe family has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of their loving daughter and sister, Clara, whose death occurred this week. This is the second visit of the grim reaper to McCabe home within a few months, it only be- ing a sliort time ago that Frank, former- ly with the A. L. Randall Co., was called to the great beyond. XT L. Vaughan & Co. report that trade has shown a great improvement over last week especially in regard to the local demand. The shipping trade is steady here and some of the firm's out- of-town customers have been with it since Mr. Vaughan started liis business. William Reed, of the A. L. Randall Co., is back from an out-of-town trip arid is having a pleasant visit with his old friend C. O. Wilcox, representing Wood, Stubbs & Co.. Louisville, Ky., who is home on a visit. D. F. Simonds, 1917 West Harrison street, who is a member of the local order of Elks, will make the trip to Michigan City with his lodge, Septem- ber 20, where they will be the guests of the lodge in that city. Allie Zech, of Zech & Mann, George Mohn, of Vaug-han's Seed Store, and Fred Longren attended the first annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Flo- rists' Association held at Milwaukee, Wis., September 12. Peter Olsem, Fred Price, Allie Zech, William Lorman and William Wolf are representing the trade in Kaad's bowl- ing league this season, which opened Wednesday evening, September 17. Nick Alles, son of Gust Alles, with Wietor Bros., who has been in the navy for many months, was released from service recently, and is back home. The South Park canna beds on Drexel boulevard are now a grand sight. Flo- rists who wish to satisfy themselves as to the best sellers should see these be- fore frost. The Central Refrigerator & Kquip- ment Co. has sold an icebox to Prank S. Ayres, who opened a store recently In the Atlas building. Peter Reinberg is having a good dall for roses, which he is cutting in quan- tity, particularly Mrs. Chas. Russell and Columbia. Joe Bieber is back from Point Place, near Toledo, O., where he has been spending the summer for many years. Miss Heskett, of Vaughan's Seed Store, has returned from the east. Miss Ludlow leaves for New York next week. Tom Rogers is back on the job at the Weiland-Risch Co.'s store after spend- ing almost two weeks in a local hospi- tal. John Enders, with Poehlmann Bros. Co.. is now a grandfather, which ac- counts for his unusually good humor. C. C. Pollworth. of C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., was a visitor September 16. Fred Mann, son of Matt Mann, is attending Notre Dame university. Visitors : Mrs. E. O. Weissinger, of the Beaumont Floral Co., Beaumont, Tex.: Miss Tierney, of the Bills Floral Co., Des Moines, la. St. Louis. MAIiKET CROWDED BUT DEMAND NORMAL. The market the past week has been crowded with stock, and the surplus moved slowly. Business was normal for this season of the year. Asters have shown some improvement, but the supply has been in excess of the demand, as a consequence of which, prices suffered. Roses also have been numerous, although they have moved fairly well. Gladioli are plentiful, with bargain prices on large lots. Car- nations are still short with little de- mand. Dahlias, so far, have been a disappointment, the plants having suf- fered from the long dry spells, and have not made the proper summer growth. Tuberoses, snapdragons, etc., are very little sought. CLUB MEETING. The members of the florists' club journeyed to Belleville, 111., last week to hold the monthly meeting as the guests of Gust. Grossart. About 50 were present, and were royally enter- tained by Mr. Grossart and his fam- ily. The chief business of the meet- ing was the installation of the new offi- cers, consisting of A. H. Hummert, president; A. S. Cerny, vice-president; J. J. Benecke, secretary; Wm. C. Smith, treasurer, and Oscar Ruf, trus- tee for three years. The club went on record as pledging their support to the members of the Florist Telegraph Delivery and the Retail Florist Associ- ation in endeavoring to get the 1920 convention of the F. T. D. Four new applications for membership were pre- sented. The club also pledged the sup- port of the members to the St. Louis representatives of the National Associ- ation of Gardeners at their convention to be held here next year. The presi- dent was also instructed to appoint a committee of five to keep in touch with the national flower show com- mittee to secure the next national flower .show for St. Louis, which has been pledged for this city if they want it and can get a proper hall to stage it. A. H. Hummert, the president, donated the attendance prize, which was won by G. H. Pring, a box of cigars, which he generously shared with the members. J. J. Benecke also presented to the members a box of cigars, which he won in the bowling contest at Detroit a few weeks ago. After the meeting, quite a few of the florists went to the county fair at Belleville. NOTES. Al Gumz, of the Windier Wholesale Floral Co., has returned from his auto trip to Kansas. He says it %vas a real pleasure; no bad roads, no rain, and. H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHIOAGO Phonea t Central 3284 I Our OfiFerings Include: I ROSES. I COLUMBIA I RUSSELL I White Killamey I Pink Killamey I Milady Sunburst I Killamey Brilliant I Ward Ophelia I MINIATURE ROSES I Cecile Brunner t CARNATIONS I MISCELLANEOUS I ASTERS I Valley Cattleyas I Calendulas I GLADIOLI I GREENS. I Plumosus Sprengeri I Galax, bronze. Galax, green I Ferns I Adiantum Snulax I Mexicsm Ivy I Boxwood Leucothoe ^iiiiililiilill iilillliml iiii iiiimiraiiiiiiiiiiimimmiiiraiiiiiiim 1919. The American Florist. 481 Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. A WORD TO THE WISE— Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score. We Have as Fine a Lot of Roses of Every Variety as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line of Roses. We are exceptionally strong on Double White Kll- larney, the only White Killarney that stays "white" during the hot months. Once used, you Will want no Other. Gladioli of Quality Stock, all colors, at reasonable prices. * c4^»ie Heavy supply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the r4k9ICr 9 large, showy kind also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice Stock of Daisies, Calendulas, Candytuft, Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Gypsophila and all other Seasonable Stock. HARRISII LILIES are scarce but we can supply RUBRUM and ALBUM. DON'T FORGET US ON GREENS, AS WE HAVE ASPARAGUS. SPRENGERI. FERNS. ADIANTUM, GALAX. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., Ea^^^lt., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty IW^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ABE CLOSED AH* DAY SUNDAY. ^'e are In dwlly touch with markpt coodlllons. and when a decline takes place ynu caa rely upon orders sent ua receiving ench beneflts. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Prices As Low As Others. wonder o( wonder.s. not a change of tires in 3200 miles. H. G. Berning-. is stepping- out in his "new" Franklin car, or hfis it just been repainted? At any rate, it cer- tainly looks swell. Visitors : P. L. McKee. Chicago, and Julius DillofE. New York. J. J. W. Rochester, N. Y. COOLER we:atiier sti.mulates demand. With cooler, crisp, fall weather, busi- ness has shown improvement, especial- ly in the call for flowering plants, ferns, house plants, etc. Carnations have also been greatly benefitted by cool weath- er and sunshine. Gladioli show excel- lent quality. Asters are still plentiful at $1.5(:» and %1 per 100. There is a heavy supply of roses of all kinds, with Francis Scott Key, Ophelia and White Killarney among the leaders in quality. Fall garden flowers, such as gaillardias. snapdragons, helianthus, tritomas, candytuft, cosmos, etc., are in good de- mand. The fall openings of the depart- ment stores has created a good market for gladioli, cut hydrangeas, palms, ferns and flowering stock. CLUB MEETING. The first meeting of the season of the Rochester Florists' Association was held September ]2 with a small atten- dance. There was n discussion of plans for the fall flower show and it was de- cided to hold a sansage i-oast at Durand- Eastman park in the near future. Res- olutions were drawn and ordered sent to Mrs. George Arnold and Schuyler Arnold expressing the sympathy of the association in the loss of the head of the family. George T. Boucher related interesting- incidents of his recent trip to Detroit and Chicago. The finance committee reported on the outing of the associaton held August 12 at Manatou Beach, which resulted in a profit. NOTES. George T. Boucher attracted atten- tion to his store during the week with a fine display of cyclamens, crotons and Australian ferns. Mr. Boucher has been elected grand knight by unani- mous vote at the September meeting of the Knights of Columbus, after serv- ing one year as deputy knight. Tlie forces at the establishments of the Rochester Floral Co. and H. E. Wil- son have been busy with fall decora- tions at a number of the leading stores of this city. Ciiesteh. Fort Wayne. WARM WE^VTHER LE.SSENS DEMAND. Trade has been fairly active in flower circles, although the demand did not measure up to the first week in Septem- ber, obviously due to the very hot weather of the first part of the week, which caused a falling off in the trade. Funeral work was very light, and wed- dings were not numerous. Roses are the mainstay of the business. All pink varieties are increasing in both quality and quantity. Shawyer and Ophelia are coming to the front in productivity, although Columbia and Premier are easily the leaders in public favor. Asters are of exceptionally fine quality. and are very plentiful. Short stemmed carnations are retailing for 75 cents per dozen, which is a good figure con- sidering their quality. Gladioli are fast decreasing in quantity, and the grade is poor in many varieties, especially America, wrhich was a leader a month ago. Orchids are increasing slowly but a large supply is not expected much be- fore the first of October. NOTES. The florists have charge of decorat- ing the large "court of honor" for the peace centennial exposition, which will be held in this city for one week, com- mencing September 20. The court of honor will extend over half a city block, and hardy flowers, evergreen, and plants will be used in its decoration. The florists are obtaining a large amount of publicity in the daily papers from this work. The Knecht-Freese Floral Co. is cut- ting a fine large supply of Ophelia and Shawyer roses, and report a very good demand for all seasonable stock. .S. Hudson, orchid grower for W. J. & M. S. Vesey for the past eight \ears has resigned, to take a position at Columbus, O. H. K. 482 The American Florist. Sept. 20, F RNE ^ r OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 £• Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when viritlna E. r. Winterson Co. 166 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. Phone central eoo*. CHICAGO We offer the best Gladiolus on the Chicago market in quantity; also Asters, Roses, Carnations, Adiantum, Fancy Ferns and Smilaxby the cas;. Our supply department is complete. Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes and Wire Worltare our main items. Tryus Baltimore. MAKKET SHOWS DECIDED IMPKOVEMENT. Market conditions during the past weelc were more satisfactory than they liave been for some time. Asters ar- rived in quantity, the quality was bet- ter than at any time this season, and with plenty of dahlias, there was an ample and varied assortment to tempt the flower-buying public. South Balti- more seemed to have a busy week with funeral work, and with the other stores carrying good stocks, the market was relieved of the previous overcrowded condition. The feature of the week was the appearance of a few Golden Glow chrysanthemums. CLUB MEETIJSTG. Previous to the meeting of the flo- rists' club, September S, the entertain- ment committee held a session and made plans for the banquet to be held in connection with the election of offi- cers in October, at which the ladies will be invited, and members of the florists' clnbs of Philadelphia, Pa., and Wash- ington, D. C, will also be asked to at- tend. It is hoped to secure Charles H. Grakelow, the well-known orator of the former city, as the speaker of the eve- ning. The recommendations of the committee were concurred in. The nominees for office are as follows : For president — Wm. F. Ekas. For vice- president — Robert L. Graham, Jr. For treasurer — Albert G. Fiedler. For sec- retary — Robert T. Paterson. For finan- cial secretary — C. Harry Wagner. For librarian — Charles Wagner. After routine business had been dis- posed of. the club was addressed by Mr. Shaw, of the Maryland Agricultural So- ciety, who spoke of the preparations be- ing made for the success of the Hagers- town fair, October 27-31. It was hinted that there might be an "apple banquet" on the evening of the second day of the fair to consist of five courses, each .showing different ways of serving. Some very fine dahlias were exliibited by R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md., among them a very fine cross from King of Autumn, and a white, which it is claimed the beetle will not attack. Some fine gladioli were staged by the De Grott estab- lishment, and John Wagner had a very fine basket of Lady Hillingdom roses. Following remarks by several mem- bers who had attended the convention of the Society of American Florists at Detroit, the meeting adjourned. NOTES. John Li. Wagner, of Towson, is being complimented on his excellent display of foliage plants at the Timonium fair. The exhibit was arranged under his personal supervision, and as his estab- lishment is in close proximity to the fair grounds, it proved a good adver- tising feature. Isaac H. Moss, of Govanstown, had an especially fine exhibit of evergreens, attractively displayed in one of the new buildings at the fair grounds, which attracted many visitors and received much favorable comment. Robert Halliday continues to improve in health and_ was able to take a short walk last week. When strong enough to undertake the trip, he will go to Ocean City, N. J., to recuperate. Tlie S. S. Pennock Co. had the first Golden Glow chrysanthemums offered in this city this season. They arrived September 5, and met with ready sales at $2.50 per dozen. G., Jr. Toronto, Ont. MARKET CLEANS UP WELL. The visit of His Excellency, the Prince of Wales, was responsible for a number of good decorations, and with many social events, there has been a good demand for both flowers and dec- orative material. Corsages were also much in evidence, and all of the local florists appeared to get a share of the business. The Canadian national ex- hibition, which closed recently, with an attendance of 1,200,000 in two weeks, also created an additional call, and al- though the supply was plentiful, the market cleaned up in good shape. Roses are showing good condition, with the new variety, Dunlop, being cut in quantity, and it meets with ready sale. Premier, Columbia, Russell and Ophelia are fairly numerous. Carnations have again made their appearance, but are not above the ordinary. Orchids and lilies are plentiful enough to fill all orders. The stores are now depending on gladioli and asters for their main decorations, and these flowers are plen- tiful at present, and prices are within the reach of all. NOTES. The retail florists' club held an en- thusiastic meeting at Dunlop hall September 8, at which the following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing year. H. G. Dillemuth. president; S- A. McFadden, vice-president: George Hatcher, treasurer: H. W. James, sec- retary; J. J. Higgins, financial secre- tary. George M. Geraghty was elected a member of the executive committee, as were H, W. Parker,. Edward Gale and Jack Carter. The club will have a "Say It With Flowers" day in Nov- ember, when all of the stores will have their autos in a parade and flowers will be donated to all hospitals in the city. This feature will doubtless prove good publicity for the chrysanthemum show. In the plain groups at the exhibition, the first prize was awarded to Sir Henry Pellatt, second honors going to Thos. Manton. In the fern group. Sir Henrv Pellatt was first. Sir John Raton, Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your oustomers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail, ."loc The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO second and Thos. Manton. third. For specimen palm. Sir Pellatt's entry was first and that of Thos. Manton, second. For caladiums, Sir Eaton and Sir Pel- latt were first and second respectively. In the orchid display, the Dale Es- tate, Brampton, Ont., took first honors with a grand showing considering the season. In the cut flower section, among the commercial exhibitors who were prominent in the list of prize win- ners were Campbell Bros, of Simcoe, Ont., H. Sheriden and T. H. Hammett. A. Gilchrist is cutting large quanti- ties of his new gladioli, Lady Borden. This is a vigorous grower with large flowers and petals the color of the Ophelia rose, with center scarlet, shad- ing to crimson. The Hamilton florists will form an organization. September 24, and a good sized delegation is expected to go from this city for the installation of officers. H. J. Mills is cutting good stock of Columbia and Opheha roses, his range being devoted exclusively to these va- rieties. H. W. James and wife are on an ex- tended visit to the LTnited States. Visitors : H. Brandt, New York; Norwal Kiger and wife, Marietta, O.; Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J.; A. T. De La Mare. New York. H. G. D. Wilton, Ia. — Harry Friedericksen has purchased the range of Rudolph Friedericksen, the latter retiring on ac- count of ill health, Saginaw, Mich. — A meeting of the Saginaw-Bay City Florists' Club will be held the latter part of September at the range of Martin Kent, to plan for representation in the newly or- ganized state association. 1919. The American Florist. 483 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N.Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 Ii. D. Phones CKNTRAIi 1971 and 1978 Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER &M11SSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writina A. L. Randall Co., uriMfir I Wabash Ave., and Lake St. iaOMj^i ^S^ CHICAGO, ILL. ^S^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEiiAND-RiscnCb. FLOWER GROWERS TEIEPHONC .lll)(.i 1.^,(10 I'li'iuier i;.(K.if<( lid.wi Il,..>sier Beauty iMldi l."i.iio Kilhuney BHUUint S.Oof.i 10.0" Killarner .S.OOSi lO.W) White Killaniev 3.00» Ki.OO Kiclimond 3.00® lo.OO I'rince de Bulsjaiie. . . S.OOIH 10.W> Mv Mai-vland 3.00(ii lO.tXI Mrs. Geo. Shawver... S.OOffi lo.oo .Miladv 3.00(510.00 Siiiil.ui-st 3.00Cn' lO.Oo Mrs. .\ai-on Waul 3.00# 10.(H> Iladley S.OOig' KI.OO Ophelia 3.000)10.(10 I1o((I)le W. Killacncv.. 3.00(5! 10.0" Mis. .Mooiliel.l Storov. 3.00® 10.00 I'liam]. Weilanil S.OOifi' lO.oo Stanley :l.(lorii 10.(10 Fcaneis Scott Key :;.oiifii 10.(»ii Hayanl Thayer a.OOfu 10. (.K> Cerile Brunnei- 3.00 (!e<.rge Elsar 3.(10 Baby Doll .3.00 Nesbit 3.00 Out* selection -4.00 Cniuations 3.00(8 4.00 Cattlevas, rc"' doz lO.OO® 12.00 Daisies 1.50(il) 2 00 (Jladioli 4.00® G.Oo Valley 12.00(Si' lo.Oo Calendulas i.ooa 4.()o Chrysanthemunis. per do/.. . . . 2.00(i7J 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Fei-us per 1,0011 3.(10 Calax per l.Ooo 1.50® 2.00 T.eu.-otlioe 1.00(i 1.25 .Mexl.au Ivy per 1,000 5.00® 6.00 l*liiui(»sous Strings each .(jO(?? .75 Suiila.K per do/.. 2.50(Ef 3.00 Sprengeri, Pluinosio. Sprays . . 3.00 lioxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago \\\\des.M\Q\&\s Oea,\(?TS \T\ bvKioXws f Chicago //I. 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph Sf., CHAGAGO ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 484 The American Florist. Sept. 20, They have their season now and you cannot afford to omit them from your daily display. We have Dahlias for every purpose. For: Funeral work — Decorative purposes— Basket work. And there is nothing in the market at this time of the year that will make a better showing and that you can find quicker sale for. Start the season right — make a Dahlia show. It will pay you. THE LEO NIESSEN Co., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. TRADE BETTER THAN J^AST YEAR. Business the past week is reported as seasonable; if anything-, better than for last year at this time. The sup- ply of cut flowers is heavier, particu- larly such outdoor staples as gladioli and dahlias. The former are holding' out remarkably, some of the varieties being of splendid quality. The dahlias, judging' from the exceptionally good flowers of the highly cultivated types so far seen, will be better and offered in larger quantities than ever before. Asters are still quite numerous. New crop carnations are appearing, but if they take any strength from the plant, their advent had better be postponed for a while. Roses are becoming more plentiful. Russell, Columbia and Premier are leading. This latter va- riety is increasing in size and quality as the weeks go by, and growers who have taken a chance, are well satis- fied that they made no mistake. Al- fred M. Campbell, who planted 10,000, is now quite well assured that he has more in sight than he woujd have real- ized from any other variety. Amer- ican Beauties, while none too plenti- ful, are selling well up. The quality is fine. Cattleya labiata is in and it is a poor flower that will not bring $1. Hydrangea clematis, zinnias, lark- spurs, tritomas and New Jersey statice are other outside items that give va- riety. KNIGHTS TBMPLAH DECORATIONS. This has been Sir Knights week, the national conclave of the order holding its annual meeting in this city. There have been a number of entertainments for which the decorations were quite elaborate. J. J. Habermehl's Sons had most of these, one, the decoration for the grand ball at the Commercial Museum, being an extensive arrange- ment which was splendidly carried out. One item was 150 cases of wild smilax. The exhibition room, where the ball was held, is immense. All the walls were covered with lattice work. There were also hundreds of feet of balus- trade railing and large numbers of pedestals for pot plants and evergreens. Tall cedar trees stood sentinel-like at the sides of all supporting columns. A fine grouping of palms and large cibotiums, in front of which was a large electric fountain, graced one end of the dancing floor. There was ela- borate fastooning of bunting, flags and banners. The electric light decorations, which were put up by the Habermehl electricians, were elaborate and added much to the decoration, which was one of the most extensive in its entirety ever seen here, and a great credit to the firm. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" WELCOME. Friday was "Pershing" day, which Charles H. Grakelow conceived should take the form of a "Say it With Flow- ers" welcome to the famous visitor. The city's programme for his recep- tion was not finally decided upon until late the day before. 'His visit was short, from 10 a. m. to 12 :30. Charles got busy on the phone, however, at once, and at 6 a. m.. the next morn- ing, had a volunteer force from a num- ber of the stores and wholesale houses busy decorating grandstands on the oarkway, from which 20,000 school The best commercial varieties. Direct from grower to you. A trial order solicited. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER COMPANY 1517 SANSOM ST., Wholesale Florists George Aengle Proprieter, PHILADELPHIA, PA 'iiniiiiiiiiMiuiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiii]iiii]iiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiriiiuuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiu!JiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiniiiuitiiiiiui'_ I Roses, Asters, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. I I This is tbe exclusive shop, only oue block from Gxpress Depots. | I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. j riniiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiii)niiiiinMiniinMniiinniiiiiiiniiiniin[iniinttiiuiniMiiiiiiiuittiniinitiiiiMitii)i[iiiiiirtiii[iii[Mitiiiiruiiiiitiiii^ VloMe Hover MM"Kefe Buffalo, Sept. 17. Per 100 Eases. Beauty, Special 30.00(S 40.00 Fancy 20.000 30.00 Extra 10 00® 20.00 1st 8.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 5.00 My Maryland 3.00® 8.00 Sunburst 3^00® 8.00 ■SVard 3.00® 4.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 . Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Russell 6.00® 10.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 85.00®100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 35® .50 Ferns Per 1.000 2.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 2o.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Asters 1-0"®! 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Auratum Lily ^5'SS Pond Lily 2.00® 3.B0 BosTONj Sept. 17. Per 100 Btoses. Beauty 12.00® 25.00 Killarney Queen 2.00® 6.00 White & Pink Killarney. 2.00® 6.00 Double 'White Killarney 6.00® 12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley ^'S^S ^^''^ ■■• Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00® 12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and HlUingdon... 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations l^'W® JJ-SS Easter Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli ■400® 8.00 Cincinnati, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Richmond 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.0n® 10.00 Shaivyer 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Lillum Glganteum 12.50® 15.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 3 00 Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Easter LlUcs :... 12.50® 15.00 Sweet Peas 50® 2 00 Tulips 4.00® 8.00 Daffodils 5.00® 6.00 Iris Tlngltana 12.00® 15.00 .Tonqnils 4.00® 6.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10 00 Gladioli 3.00® 5.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 children were to greet the general. A lot Of material from the Knights Temp- lar ball decoration was loaned by J. J. Habermehl's Sons, and tjiere were quan- tities of cutflowers, donated by the Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, High Grade Dahlias GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. wholesale: florists 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Grofvers of Quality Flowers, NASTICA Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2.25 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz size) 1.26 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wlolesale Florists, 1324 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. growers, sent from the wholesale houses. These decorated stands, the wild cheering, and the flowers which were showered on the general's car and strewed over his pathway, thrown by the hands of the school children, was the feature and most pleasing incident of his visit. As he drew to the center of the stands, his car was 1919. The American Florist. 485 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & nUNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens B. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP >IERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Pliila., Pa. halted a moment, and two little girls, Marie L. Aengele, daughter of George Aengele, and Hazel Matthews, niece of Charles Grakelow, presented the general with a large bunch of Colum- bia roses, with a card, "The Florists of Philadelphia offer you a 'Say it with Flowers' welcome." The chil- dren, who were dressed in white, wore red, white and blue headbands and large sashes. Marie forgot her pre- pared speech, but after a moment said. "These are for you, General Pershing." "Yes, for yon," said Hazel. Then the general said, "Thank you," reached down, lifted up and kissed each of them, and waving to the cheering children on the stands, passed on. You have to take your hat off to Charlie. He not only has initiative, but the execu- tive ability to inspire others to carry out his plans- Credit must also be given to those who furnished the flow- ers and others who were there in the "dawn's early light" to put them in place. "say it with FTXIWBR.S" WEEK ENDORSED. The meeting of the florists' club, called for the purpose of endorsing "Say it With Flowers" week, was rather poorly attended, although full of inter- est from start to finish. After full con- sideration, it was finally determined upon as a good initiative to start the season, and the week, October 13-18, was selected as the time when flowers would be most plentiful. The arrange- ment of the programme was left in the hands of a committee consisting of Charles H. Grakelow, Frank M. Ross, Victor Ridenoiir, John Habermehl and Charles Theiss, with power to add to its number and arrange all details. The question of raising funds to finance a local publicity campaign for the com- ing season burned fiercely for a while. Two plans were discussed — assessment in classes and percentage on all sales as is done in Milwaukee. The percent- age plan seemed to prevail and 1ft of the 20 retailers present agreed to have one per cent added to all of their slips. The growers were asked to confer with others in their branch of the business GUST. RUSCH Sl CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. PboneMain 1245. 444-446 HilwankeeSt, P. O. Sor 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. VlioMe Rover M^-KeU Philadelphia^ Sept. 17. Per ]00 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00® lO.OO fancy 13.00(2120.00 " Mrs. Chas. RTissell e.OOQi 20.00 Klllarney 2.00@ 6.00 Hadley 6.00(3 15 00 Sunburst 4.000 10.00 Wards 3.00(3 6.00 Ophelia 4.00(3)12.00 " Columbia 6.00(5120.00 Easter Lilies 20.00(3! 25.00 Snapdragons i.W)0) 6.00 Calendulas 2.00(9 3.oo Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Smila.x .25 Asparagus Strings 50O1 .75 Asparagus buncrheg .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00(3 4.00 Gladioli 2.00(3 6.00 Dahlias 2.00(3 6.00 Tritomas 4.00(@ 6.00 Chrysanthemums, Golden Glow 25.00 St. LoniSj Sept. 17. Per 100 Koses, Hadley 2.00® 6.00 Kiilarney 1.00(.5l 4.00 White Kiilarney 1.0O@ 6.0O Hoosier Beauty 150® 10.00 Russell 2.00(fj) 15.00 Ward 1.00@ 2.00 " Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 8.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ferns 2.00 Carnations 1.00(3 3.00 Pittsburgh^ Sept 17. Per 100 Koses. Beauty, special 25.00® 30.00 fancy 15.00® 20.00 " extra 8.00® 12.00 No. 1 3 00® 6.00 " Hadley 4.00® 15.00 " Kiilarney 3.00® 10.00 Jiaryland 4.00® lO.OO Scott Key 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00® R.oo Russell i.onoi 20.00 Columbia 4.00® 25.00 Ophelia 4.00(3 10.00 Hilda 3.00® 10.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 60.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2.60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.0O Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Daisies 1.00® 2.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Galax 1.60 Plumosus 35® .60 F?nrpneerl 35® .60 Dahlias 4.00® 8.00 and urge the absentees to attend the next meeting of the cUib. October 7, when it is hoped, a working plan ac- ceptable to all will be presented. ■ANCY (Special Picked) ERN S Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut riowers I Mfr. and Dealer in 'Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when tvriting McCALLUM CO Florists' Suppli§s PITTSBURGH, . PA. Mention the American Florist when writino Philade^hia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli Up-to-the-Minute Service. Sadsfiction Goaniiicet. 1615 Ranstead St., Philadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS \VhoIesale Florists nnd Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Milwaukee, Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses, Kiilarney, W. Kiilarney 3.00® 8.00 Ward 3.00® 6.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 15.00 " Ophelia 3.00® 8.00 " Columbia 6.00® 16.00 " Hoosier Beauty 4.00(3 8.00 Carnations, assorted 2.00(3 3.00 Cattleyas. per doz 9.00 Gladioli, per doz .60 GypsoDhllia 25® .35 Rubrums 4.00(9 6.00 Asters 2.00® 3.00 486 The American Florist. Sept. 20, SOTES. T. Nelson Geiger lias added a new- Dodge car to his delivery service. This has all the up-to-date improve- ments, including- an electric light in the inside top, -R-hich illuminates the body, and a coil inside at the front, through which the exhaust is carried, -R'hich heats the car in cold -weather. Mr. Geiger, his brother and mother, are enjoying a fsvo -weeks' motor trip through New England and into Canada. The H. H. Battles -svindow is nearly always a study in color effects. Many of the combinations are striking and imique. One example is a small shallow bowl with perforated flower block center, which contained only four orange colored zinnias. These were arranged with a few sprigs of silvery juniper, not much, but finished and effective, ha-vlng a Japanese look. "Happy Jack" Deutscher is very op- timistic regarding the future. He says : "Our growers' stocks never looked better. There will be a great cut of dahlias, and then the chrysan- themums and roses." Edward Reid is visiting his ranch in Montana, to which he takes a pil- grimage every year about this time. He is calling on friends in the trade in Chicago and otlier cities on the way. John Berger thinks gladioli have never been finer than this season. He expects dahlias to bi-eak the record both for quality and quantity. The dahlia season opens this week with the Leo Niessen Co. Their order system insures perfect delivery. The Sign of the Rose Flower Shop has an eifective window, done with terra cotta pottery and ferns. Visitors : W. Clark and DeForest Ludwig and wife. Pittsburgh, Pa.; C. D. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla.; W. C. Lawrence, Atlanta. Ga.; Joseph Lynch, West Grove, Pa.: J. W. Grandy. Nor- folk, Va.; N. J. Hayman, wife and daughter, Clarksburg, "W. Va. ; L. M. Smith. Telford, Pa.: Jud^e Savage, Leinsburg. Pa. K. New York. SACEinCE PRICE.S MOVE HEAVY SUPPLY. Some of the retailers say that there is a slight revival of business, but it is not of sufiicient volume to have any perceptible effect in the wholesale dis- trict. It is true that on Saturdays — always dull in the summer — more buyers are now around in the morning, but their purchasers do not seem to greatly reduce the heavy supply of stock. During the past week, an enormous stock of dahlias and asters were thrown on the market, and the supply of roses was also too great for the demand, consequently much stock was sacrificed or lost. Orchids are more plentiful, the best cattleyas whole- saling at the rate of .$75 per 100. Only a light supply of chrysanthemums is on the market, and there will be little call for them, -n-hile the counters are glutted with dahlias and asters. Some of the white bouvardia that is arriving is exceptionally fine and brings a good price. Necessarily, there is always a call for a certain amount of good stock; the problem i.s in the surplus. September lii. — The weather is dark and cool. Roses are in lighter supply this morning, but there are enough for requirements. Otherwise, market con- ditions are unchanged. KOTES. Reference in these notes to Quaran- tine No. 37 may seem superfluous, since its discussion at the Detroit con- vention has been published, but in reading the report of the discussion, the writer has been impressed by the reasonableness of the arguments of F. R. Pierson and John E. Lager, both FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Farragut 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and cureful nttentioa to Mall, Tele- grab and TelephoQe Orders. of whom spoke of the possibility of injurious insects being imported in packing material, bananas and other tropical fruits, that come in unin- spected. The writer has thought of this on seeing truck loads of green bananas passing through the streets of this city. A bunch of bananas is a safe hiding place for insects; in fact, snakes and centipedes have been found in them. Not long ago, a ship arrived at this port from the tropics, and the seamen declared, that a swarm of winged in.sects had come on board at their port of sailing, and to their great discomfort, remained with them throughout the voyage. Some insects, in- jurious to plants, can fly. What would hinder some of them from following the fruit, lumber or other material to the ship and being thus transported? That may not seem probable, but it is, at least, as good an argument as some that have been advanced in sup- port of Quarantivie No. 37. Manager Perry, of the Dards store, who spent two months of the summer in England, recently gave the writer his views, on the condition of the flo- rist business in London and other places that he visited. He says that money is plentiful over there, and that the florists are receiving quite as good prices as our own florists are able to realize. Relating to such conditions as the quality of stock and arrange- ment, he says that the work of our American florists -will favorably com- pare with anything that he saw while abroad. On his return, Mr. Perry took his family to the White mountains for a vacation, but he is now back at the store, where business is already quite active. A coal shortage is predicted for the future — but we hasten to state that there is no cause for immediate worry. A correspondent of the Manchester (Eng.) Guardian writes that, English coal will be exhausted in about 000 years, German coal in 1,400 years and American coal in about 2.000 years. Of conrse, the man that tells lis this must be a scientist for he has several plans for furnishing heat when the coal becomes exhausted. We move that he get them in operation as soon as possible. It might give our "coal barons" a jolt, and reduce the price of coal for the coming winter. J. H. Small & Sons had the decora- tions at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel for the luncheon and dinner given in honor ot Gen. Pershing the past week. Many of the finest dahlias and gladioli were used. For the dinner on September 10 pl,Ttes were laid for 1500 persons. - General Pershing received a great ova- ^^^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Ftoiist 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farraamt Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing Mention the American Florist when writino Telephone 9760 dielsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consig-ninents of Cut Floorers Solicited. Telephone Farra^ut 9254 EDWARD BRENNER AVhoIesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Evei-ything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. tion as he led the parade down Fifth avenue on that day. In front of the Hotel Savoy, at ijOth street, the ave- nue was literally carpeted with flowers. The Cartipbell Flower Shop, for which G. L. Staub is manager and de- signer, had a large number of fine designs for the funeral of the late John Mitchell, formerly a prominent 1919. The American Florist. 487 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864a3:?l^-5T#irra^t. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2364 Fairagut. William Mackie WHOIiB3SAIjE FIiORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 7S9 FarraguT. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '"^'y'sllFairUut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW E'OSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. EROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION All the New and StaBdard VarietleB of RoKi, Violets, Carnations, Valley. Lille*. Bte. 148West28tliSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farra^nt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists BSW.IBIiiSt., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the A^nerican Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farraent. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW TORK Tel. 608 and 600 Farraamt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the Avierican Florist when writing Telephone I CbeUen 6025. I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York prompt and careful attention to yonr Interestn. Consignments soUolted. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOIiESAIiE FliORISTS 25 years' experience. Con&ignments solioited. 49 West 28th St., New York Fbones 4024 and 4025 Madison Sanare. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Ho¥erMM'l(et.s New YorKj Sept. 17. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 15.00® 35.00 extra and fancy 8.00® 10.00 Hadley 2.00® 10.00 " Francis Scott Key 4.00® 25.00 Columbia 2.00® 10.00 Prima Donna 2.00® 8.00 Alice Stanley 1.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney 2.00® 8.00 Killarney 1.00® 5.00 Queen 1.00® 6.00 Brilliant 1.00® 5.00 " Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.00® 8.00 Sunbur.-it 2.00® 6.00 J. L. Mock 2.00® 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 15.00 " Premier 4.00® 10.00 Cattleya orchids, spfcial 35.00® 75.00 Carnations 75® J .50 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 50® .75 liladiolus 50® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus. doz. bchs. 2.00 Smlla.^, doz. striUEs 1.50 Delphiniums, per doz 10® .15 Bou\;u-aia, white, per iloz ~fi)® .17^ Clirysauthemums, per doz l..^a^) 2.50 Asters 50® 1.60 Lilies, Rubrums 3.00® 4.00 DahUas 1.00® 4.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Excbange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26tta and 27tb Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Parraitot. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other hest products of the leading Rrowers, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when loriting Phones, 3310-11-12 Farraimt. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Gonunlssion Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & 5891 Farragut vi VI 1 15 West 28th Street, WeW KOrK Mention the American Florist when writing Telephones] ^| FarraBUt »• ''• '""W. ^"» United Cut Flower Co., »>' WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing phone] im [farragut WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut] g^H Established 1887 J. K. ALLEN 'Wholesale Conunlaslon Dealer tn CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of OtU Ave. Open a. m. every morning. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg,, 6th Av. and W. 26tll. New Tork. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open tor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning, V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens HUbest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Grau ud Floristt' SimicL 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOIiESALE FIiORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 FarraKut THE URGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. .\ .■..miilclc iissortmeut ot the best in the mnrUet can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 488 The American Florist. Sept. 20, CATTLEYA-ORCHIDS 815 TRIANAE 450 SPECIOSISSIMA 417 GASKELLIANA 40 VANDA CAERULEA 215 GIG AS 275 PERCIVALIANA 315 LABI ATA 50 DENDROBIUMS 320 MOSSIAE 120 HARRISONIAE 516 SCHROEDERAE 546 SPECIMENS Prices per plant, all varieties, each $1.50, $2.50, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Positively casii witli order, to close estate. GEORGE V. ALLEN, POST OFFICE BOX 51 Edgewood, Rhode Island labor leader. There were tributes from President Wilson, Governor Smith and varioius organizations in which the deceased had held member- ship. Many Scott Key roses were used in the work. A.. Ehmann, and staff, of 2112 Broad- way, recently arranged an elaborate decoration for the Dressler-Knoliowell wedding at Islip, L. I. For the occa- sion, an arbor was erected on the lawn, which the decorators covered with oak leaves and clematis, and in this the ceremony took place. In the house decoration, many Premier and Ophelia roses were used. The matter of high rents is bother- ing florists as well as other business men of this city. It is now not un- usual to see on a store front : "Must move: leased over our heads." One retailer florist, who had to move over three months ago, secured a temporary location, but lias not yet found a per- manent one. Another man — probably a scientist — has come forward to state that the anthracite coal of Pennsylvania will be exhausted in ■ 75 years. The old timer that always predicts an early and hard winter, has not yet been heard from, but doubtless he is on his way. N. J. Lales, president of the Greek- American Florists' Association, is vis- iting his eld home in Greece, and is not expected home until October. Dur- ing his absence, Mrs. Lales and Miss Margaret Vreeland, assisted by a young man, are conducting the busi- ness. We have been pleased to see W. S- Allen, one of the pioneer wholesalers of this city, again at his store after a long illness. During his absence, the business has been ably managed by his daughter, Mrs. Margaret A. Martin. The New York Floral Co., with stores in this city and Yonkers, has purchased from Albert E. Holburn, of New Ro- chelle, N. Y., a three-story brick build- ing and will open another store at that location about November 1. John S. Donato, a young florist, whose creditable and adventurous war record of 18 months has already been mentioned in The American Florist, has opened a retail store at 813 Fourth avenue, Brooklyn. James Markatos. who has a retail store at the corner of Madison ave- nue and 86th street, has taken ad- vantage of summer dullness to have a large section of plate glass installed on both fronts. Charles H. Brown and wife, of Broadway and 86th street, are home after spending the summer at various resorts. Mrs. Brown, who has had a long period of ill health, is now much improved. SPHAGNUM For Florists. For Nurserymen. MOSS Contract prices made now for your Fall and Winter Supply. CHICAGO, 31-33 W. Randolph Street NEW YORK, 43 Barclay Street VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Jack Trepel. of the well known Trepel family of florists, has opened three new stores in Brooklyn. They are Icated on Jamaica, Parkside and DeKalb avenues. Herman Berkowitz, of Malandre Brothers' staff, is tlie proud father of a third son. Joe Supplee, designer for the store, says that he has been picked for godfather. In the absence of Peter Theopine, of the Boulevard Floral Co., who is in Europe, the men in charge of the store have given its interior a thorough paint- ing and decorating. N. Scoffes, of Nostrand avenue, Brooklyn, whose store was badly dam- aged by fire several months ago, has it in good shape again and has re- sumed business. Mrs. W. H. Long has just returned from a six weeks visit to her parents, whose home is at the beautiful Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton. Nova Scotia. Clarence Slinn, an active man in the wholesale trade, has taken a part of Walter F. Sheridan's store, 1.S3 West 28th street. George J. Polykranas is showing a varigated pink and white bouvardia, which is a novelty in this market. Exceptionally fine stock of Columbia and other roses are now being received by Traendly & Schenck. A. J. Anderson of Manhasset, L. I., is bringing in a large stock of good dahlias. I. Goldstein is handling a fine quality of red gladioli. A. F. P. jiiimriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiitiiiriiiiiiiriiiitiiiiiiiiiiiNitiiMiiiiriiiiiiiriiiiKtiitiiritiiiiiit^ I — THE — I (Meyer Florist Thread! Columbus, O. — T. D. -Long, repre- senting Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, was a recent visitor. Decoeah, Ia. — W. T. Symonds & Sons are preparing to build two new houses, three old ones having been torn down to make room for the im- provements. San Diego, Calif. — The fall show of the San Diego Floral Society will be held as part of the county fair, Sep- tember 24-27. No fee is charged for making entries. I Comes put up 16 oz. of actual thread to thel'o., | 5 2 oz. to the s^jool. Compare our thread | I . u'ith any other you are usin^ and you | = will see a vas't difference in the | I quality as well as the price and | = yardage of each spool. 1 I Manufactured by the i I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREAD WORKS I i 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWEU, MASS. I riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiMiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiniT Mention the American Florist when roritina tLniiiHliiiiliiiiniitlliiiiliniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiirriKiiniiiriilitliilllliiliiiiirlllirilirii'- I GREEN SHEET I |IVIOSS| I Fadeless, per bag, $3 50 I I Natural, " " 1.75 | I KNUD NIELSEN | I Evergreen, Ala. I ?iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiirriiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiirriiiiiiJiriitiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiii* Mention the American Florist when ivritino 1919. The American Florist. 489 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS ,' Will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by tlie firms below, the Lieadtng Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiirtiitrintiiiiiitriiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiittiiiiiiiiriiniliiliiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiii iiimiiiiiiiiiriiii iiiii tiiiiiiiriiiriiiiiiiiir iiiitiiiriii itiiiiiiiiiiifi I New York I Member of I Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. ^ Leading Florist 1341 Madison Ave. Guaranteed Satisfaction Nearly 50 Years. Regular European Sailings Now Established. DARDS r.iiimiiriiiiriiiii.'iiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.iiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiiiHiiiiiiiiit iiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiii miimimiitiiiiiiiitiiDiimiiriiiii iiiriiirMimiiTiiiMiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiniiiriiiiiini iiiinit iitiiiitiiiiiiiiniiiiiii m iMiiiiiimiin' Chicago. Establislied 1S57 745 Bucldngham Place Li. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We have the Best Facilities in the City Mention the American Florist when writins LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S I.ARGEST mLOWBR STORE. Mention the American Florist when xoritino WASHINGTON D. C. Gudes' «UDE BROS.CA TLORISTS 1214 r 3TN\< WAAMINOTOHOa Members of Florists' Telegraph Feliveiy. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Choicest Quality, Variety, Best Service and Delivery We are located in the central part of the city and deliver flowers to all suburbs. A. LANGE 77-79 E MADISON ST. Jlemberof F. T. D. CHICAGO ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS AROUND *"l<^wers and Service THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories. Diamond St. at 22nd. ^■iiitiiHiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiitiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiitiiiiiiiiriiiiiiriiiiiiiii'iiiiiiiitiiKiirtiiiiriiiiM: 2751 Broadway, j NEW YORK, N. Y. | A. B. CAZAN, I Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. | .=fiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiiiriiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiijii^ BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK DRAKOS CO. FLORISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia College Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. BstabUshed 184S New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders B; Telegraph Promptlir Filled Phones 1662-1653 Columbus. ^tftWERS OR DESIGN WORK Odmrei in AHudt and Tidmlf m telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET Mention the A merican Florist when mrlUna E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Newburyport. Mass. Covers All New England Points Mention the American Florist when tvritinp Tacoma, Wash. California Plorists will tnke cai-c of all telegraphic orders. Mention the Arnerican Florist when xvritinQ Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists •"'o»"]l['-- Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St., East Mention the American Florist when loritinu Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L GIIUS, PmideiiL ( 10r£ll ^O* E. P. NEIMAN. Secrelu,. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when loriting Milwaukee, Wis. A^^ J. M. Fox & Son, inc. I^Sll 43^ -39- 41 Milwaukee St ^lOnSM Members Florists' Telegraph ^^^11^^ Delivery Association. Mention the American Florist when writing DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the Americari Florist when writing 492 The American Florist. Sept. 20, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55lh St., Quality - and pROMPTNeSS F.T.D. ^ — The — 'Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY SSO.OOO Square Feet of Modem Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist 'when writing Randolph & McClements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N, E. Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered In City and State on abort notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliORlST 324 Pulton St, cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and piompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main. Orders will be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH "Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. n||| flTU UIUII Wearethecenterofthegreat UULUIH, minUi Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S Mention the American Florist when writing Summer Season, 110 Bellevuc Avenue, « J -^ - NEWPORT, R. I. l^g'Y^ Y Ork ^^"'^ ■'""'^ orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Member of Florists' Telegraph DeliTeiT. CHICAGO [florist J THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. -- BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. 849-8S1 Irving Park Blvd. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ±LOn^RS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Abs'd„ Mention the American Florist when writinfj C. II. TREY Wkoiesaii and Ritiit Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WIU flu orders (or the West on short noUc* Trade dlscoanta. First-clasi itook. Mention the American Florist when writing 3343 \V. MA.DISON ST^ CHICXGC' Mention the American Florist lohen writing Mention the A merican Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Cd. AVholesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Smith & Fetters Co., IxEADING FLORISTS 735 EucUd Ave. CLEVELAND Mention the American Florist when loriting Albany, N. Y. The Best Service NEWARI, I. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' Ttelegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. N# orders too large, none too small. Memher of Florists' Tele^apb Deliverr. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. J. W. RODGERS Elks' BnUdlns, nnvfftfl rt 4 Sontb Jefferson Street, *-' "J^ •'"ll, \J, Telegranh orders for Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. LITTLfcTIELD, Horisl WORCESTER, MASS. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HAX.NA & SONS ^-ill fill your or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. Mention the American Florist when writinp Rockford, HI. H. W. BUCKBEE. Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 493 Yonkers, N. Y. New York floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist -when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. AiKftorimi Amei. CHICAGO CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral CO» Ss Broadway, Detroit, mice 132 N. state St., CHICAGO, ILL. 35 Broadway, DETROIT, Micr Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Memler of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Galesburg, 111. Pjllsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois ■ members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. Tbe Largest Growers of Flowers In the Cltr. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 31.'$ Market St., Hai*risburg, Pa. Niglit and day afrvice In all Central Pennsylvanin. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Siiaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brothers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 2S^-2S/6 Grand Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. Mention the Avierican Florist when writinc/ ■iiiiiiaiiiiiiniiiwiininiiiiiniiaiiiBtiiniiniiiiiiBiiniiiiiwiniiiiiiiBiiBiiiiiimwi I WASHINGTON, D. C. f I GEO. H. COOKE I j IMoarlst i I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiiiBiinnniaininiuiiiaiiniiiBi ainiiiiii iniiiniininiiiniiiiiiiianmnii lumiaiul Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,i"c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in tills section from tlie LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NQRTHWCST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AU6UST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMFLE Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUveir^ Mention the American Florist when writing HL~AR\^f.F Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompl Deliveries to any town or cily Teleplione wiUiin 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. 'V|i lo-tbe lliiaitc" .Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Aveirae Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO Florist n E.MONROC ST. Member of Florists' Telestraph Delivery. 494 The American Florist. Sept. 20, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. The American Seed Trade Associa- tion report for 1919 is out. S. F. Leo?>jai!1), of the Leonard Seed Company, Chicago, is reported to have left for C.ilifornia last week. Detroit, Mich. — A bean jobbers' con- vention will be held at the Cadillac ho- tel, this city, September 24-25. Onion Set farmers in the Chicago district are asking $2..j0 for reds and yellows, with sales at .$2.25 and $2.75 for whites. Little Rock, Ark. — Mrs. Charles E. Leifer and daughter, are spending a couple of weeks in Chicago and other northern cities. Cabl Cropp, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, has returned from California, and says the general outlook for flow- er seeds is good. A. L. Deal, representing W. W. John- son & Son, Ltd., Boston, England, is calling on the American trade. Mrs. Deal accompanies him. It is reported that a large shipment of white Roman hyacinths from Mar- seilles, France, to England, was lost by the sinking of the steamer in the Mediterranean . Commenting on the Co-operative Seed Growers Association, recently or- g-anized by California seed growers, one well known merchant says that while co-operation is the order of the day, it seems difBcult to make it operative and profitable. Toledo, O. — Cash clover opened un- changed and October and December were steady, September 15, with cash offered at .$30.25. Timothy was steady, cash being offered at .$5.30, September $.5.60, October $5.55, December $5.00 "and March $5.70. S. I. Kuwana. chief of the entomo- logical section of the department of agriculture, Tokyo, Japan, is making a tour of the United States seed, bulb and plant import and export trade, also experiment station and shipping and storage systems, in the interest of his government. The Everette R. Peacock Co., Chi- cago, was well represented at the con- vention of the Vegetable Growers' Asso- ciation, held at Detroit, Mich., Septem- ber 9-12. The firm had a complete ex- hibit of vegetables from its trial grounds, which attracted much favor- able attention. The firms representa- tives in attendance were Miss May Fennessy, H. Sass, A. Hitzemann. H. P. Kaeding and Chas. Witbeck. Visited Chicago : J. Chas. McCul- lough, Cincinnati, C; E. J. Tobin of the Missouri Seed Co., Kansas City, Mo.; M. L. Bamer, representing the Page- Philipps Seed Co., Toledo, O.; C. O. Wilcox, representing Wood. Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky.; Axel Knudsen, Minneapolis. Minn., representing L. Daehnfeldt, Ltd.. Odense, Denmark; G. H. Dicks and F. B. Dawson, repre- senting Cooper. Taber & Co., London. Eng. Onion Seed From Canary Islands. The American consul at Teneriffe re- ports, under date of August 26, that 70,000 pounds of onion seed have been invoiced at that consulate for ship- ment to the United States during this year. Much of this was from last year's crop, owing to the fact that there was a large decrease in purchases by the United States last year. Brown Employes In Aerial Flights. The employes of the A. J. Brown Seed Company, Grand Rapids, Mich., recently enjoyed a novel outing, consist- ing of aerial fights over the city, reach- ing an altitude of 2.000 feet, 24 per- sons participating'. The plane was one of the Curtis models owned by the Cliicago Air Line Transit Company, piloted by Capt. Price Hollingworth. Seed Report From Holland. Sluis & Grott. Enkhuizen. in their crop report issued in August, say that the steady advance in wages, fertiliz- ers, etc., which continues, does not in- dicate a decrease in prices in the near future. Plantings, in general, are any- thing but extensive, and in consequence of the curtailment during the previous years, acreage of some varieties will be very small, if not failures. There are some seeds on the market that have not been grown from reliable stock, and precautions are urged in making pur- cliases. Government restrictions have, for the greater part, been removed, and it is expected that the export business will resume its normal status. The weather during the spring has been very unfavorable, retarding develop- ment of biennials, although the winter did little harm. Dwarf beans have been planted on a small scale, in some varieties the acre- age being \>ery small, and often the stand is far from favorable, some crops being quite poor and, in general, very late. Everything now depends on the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiMiiiiiiiiiiliuiiiiHiiiiiiriiiillnllllllilllliliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimilllillillllllllllliiii I THE W. G. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclasively of | I Sweet Corn Seed) r,itiiininuiinMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiniictiiiiiMiniiniMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiimiiiiiii3 weather during September and October. Plantings of English beans appear suffi- cient, with a fair stand, although many fields show unfjivorable conditions, in- dicating a small yield. In beets, an average crop can hardly be expected, as all varieties seem to have been put out in a small way. The acreage of Brussels sprouts and borecole is also limited, but the stand is rather satis- factory. Cabbage stood the winter very well. Autumn weather was unfavor- able, and owing to the doubtful situa- tion, growers did not transplant to the full extent, with the result that acre- ages were considerably smaller than at first intended. Plants started to flower again in some sections, so that only a medium crop may be looked for. Carrot plantings of the better early and half- early varieties are about normal. Of the late sorts, the acreage seems sufli- cient for requirements. With an un- satisfactory spot here and there, the stand generally seems fairly good. Of the very small acreage of chervil planted, a sulEcient crop is promised. With chicory occupying small areas, and a lack of sunshine, the crop will be small. An average yield of corn- salat may be expected from the small acreage planted. Normal plantings of cress promise a fairly good yield. Cu- cumber, in the principal varieties, ap- pears sufficient. Lack of sunshine has been a retarding element, making it impossible to estimate the yield. Leek occupies a small area, and estimates as to prospective yield, are not available. Lettuce has also been planted on a very small scale. The acreage devoted to Dutch yellow and Blood-red flat onions is small. Other varieties are practical- ly little grown. Parsley and parsnip both show rather good condition, but the plantings of both are small. Garden peas are limited to a small acreage. Of round peas, the planting is con- sidered ample, but the opposite is true Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St, CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce. CiRROT, Parsnip, Parsley, Celeht. Endiye. .'Salsifv. Nahed and Mixed Gkandiploka and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company 1919. The American Florist. 495 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake. Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable aniJ experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. D^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. '^P® JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. The General Bulb Company Established 1883. VOGELENZANG, HOLLAND AMERICAN BRANCH 110 Water Street, NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist ivhen writing of the wrinkled varieties. The stand is fairly satisfactory, but also below the average, and in some cases poor owing to bad germination. Purslain has been sown on a small scale, and has been affected by cold, moist weather. Of the small acreage of radish reported, part of which did not succeed, the yield will probably not be satisfactory. Savory is limited, below the average and very late. Sorrel, scorzonera and celery are normal and stands appear rather good. The acreage sown in ruta- baga is not important. A moderate crop is promised, although some plants commenced flowering again. A propor- tinately small, but ample area of swiss- chard has been sown and the stand ap- pears in good condition. Turnip occu- pies a very small area with a stand below the average. Plantings of flower seeds have also been very limited. In the early part of the summer they suffered from con- tinuous drought and later the low tem- perature and lack of sunshine contrib- uted to somewhat backwai'd growth. September weather conditions now con- trol the situation. Catalogues Received. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.. b\iibs and seeds; John Connon Co., Hamilton, Ont., plants, trees, shrubs and vines: Wayside Gardens, Mentor, O., hardy plants and bulbs: Peter Hen- derson & Co., New York, bulbs. Joseph Paquet, Nice, France, seeds; Roustan Servan & Co., St. Remy-de- Provence. France, seeds; John Waterer, Sons & Crisp, Twyford, Eng., plants and shrubs. Amoy, China, Disater. A great typhoon swept over the soutli- east coast September 1, resulting in the death of at least 3,(X»0 pers6ns, accord- ing to reports from Fu Chow. The typlioon was accompanied by a tidal wave 28 feet high. This is the source of supply for Chi- nese narcissus bulbs. Mention the American Florist when writing Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 40 1 3 Milwaukee Ave., (Near irvmg park Blvd.) CHICAGO Mentio}i the American Florist when writinc/ Seed Growers 1. 1. IVIUKdL Of tU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Mention the Atnei^ican Florist when xoriting THB I.CROBINSONSEEDGO. WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKYFORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cmniniber, Cantaloupe- Watermelon, ytjuasb and Pumiikin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when icritinc/ GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, LimiJed SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, are Exportors of Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soadan Grass, Couch, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. CorrusponUence invited. Mention the American Florist when writing Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES! Cucumber. Muskmelon, "Watermelon; Pump- kin and Stiuash; Sweet, Flint and Field Corn, Write for special contract and suot prices. Mention the American Florist when loriting . N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET PhiladeKphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing 496 The American Florist. Sept. 20, Keeps Moisture In. The Ideal Protection for Roots and Shrubs. Delivers them moist and alive, ready to grow again. Cheaper and better than burlap. For Seedsmen: Keeps Moisture Out. Delivers seeds dry. Pre- vents sprouting, mildew — all damage. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills Bostott USA Mention the American Florist when vyritina Waldo Rohnert GII-ROY, CAIi. WHOIiESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties I Beet, Carrot, Endive. Lettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicltea. Mention the American Florist when writing TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets, Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, TurniDS. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. Mention the American Florist when writing JAMES VICK'S SONS Groirera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the beneflt of onr 69 yearB' eiperlence. All seasonable rarletles. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing . WHOLESALE SEED GROWER S: SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQITEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS. •MCGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE fiRANDIFLORA 1300 to a case. WRITE FOR PRICES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. flOGEWONING & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Just Received HOLLAND BULBS FREESIA PURITY, M in. and up. Prices on application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thm to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn. Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes In variety. Also other itemi of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be aooted you upon application to K. 0. WOODRUFF & SON S, 87 Dey St., NEW YOD and ORANGE. COim. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. TOMATO, Pepper, Eggplant, Squash. Pumpkin, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. COKRESPONIJENCE SOLICITED Mushroom Growing By B. H. Dassar ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 860 pages, cloth, fully illustrated. Price, $1.60. American Florist Co. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale Grovrers of fnU Ust of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Got Quotatlona From GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED BJoomsdale Brfstol, Pa. PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, OUra, Asparagus, lllinbarb, Celery. Spinach. Beet, Onion. Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondenoe Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED QRGWERS ' Spee's se"eds Philadelphia Wholesale Price List for FlctlsM «nd Market Gardeneis. Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Bnlldlner, NEW YORK CITY IMPOnTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds 1919. The American Florist. 497 The French Steamer ROMA Unloaded a Big CARGO of Prench Bulbs Last week. We can quote you all stock here noted to advantage now and in riLl SIZED CASES She carried many cases 20 per cent under size. WATCH OUT.!! Paper White Grand,, 12 ctms. Paper White Grand., 13 ctms. From Reliable French Houses of highest Reputation. All Other Bulbs Available by Sept. 25th FALL BOOK FOR FLORISTS, COMPLETE, READY. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, S^^1%^k. *'«^«ite„K™P«"» BRITISH SEEDS- KELWAY'S ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Caxrots, Lettucet Onions. Parsnip, Radish, Salsify, Spinach, anr] Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. Mention the American Florist when ivritiyig BULB^ Paper Whites and Dutch Stock Write for Prices Try U3 for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-235 W. Madison St., Chicago Seed Packets FLOAVER SEBD SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Bag Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS.. U. S. A. LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write (or Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. lUnsiraled Calalogie Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address 'KELWAY, LANGPOET. LANGPORT, Eng. Mention the American Florist when writing JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Marl>iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii# 1919. The American Florist. 499 Paper White Grandiflora Ready for Immediate Shipment f om New York Paper Whites, 12-15 cm., 1250 per case $16.50 1,000 " 13-15 cm., 1250 per case 18.00 " " 14-16 cm., 1000 per case 21.00 " Trumpet Major, 11-15 cm., 2000 per case 20.00 Gr. Soleil d' Or, 14-16 cm., 1000 per case 40.00 Packed and F. O. B. cars New York. Cash with order, less 2%, from those not having established credit with us. Also for prompt shipment: Callas, Bay Trees, Raff ia, Bamboo Canes. For later shipment: Dutch Bulbs, Home Grown Paeonies, Narcissus Emperor and Empress, Begonias and Gloxinias. WRITE FOR PRICES. N. B. French Bulbs cost us less delivered here than we figured on when quoting advance prices, but rebate has been mailed to all of our customers who ordered at higher prices than ihe above. Remember this in connection with Jap. Lily Bulbs. McHUTCHlSON & CO., i™p„r?House. 95 Chambers St., New York ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 iU-'mch Smilax plants * 2.75 $35.00 2)^-inch Snapdragons, white, piuk and yellow 5.00 48 CO 4-inch' Marguerites, white and yellow 15.00 25 000 Vincas. Oeld grown 8.00 76.f 10,000 Bench Ferns, 5 varieties, J25.00 and $30.00 per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Mention the American Florist when writing CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith 6c Co. Adrian, Mich. Mention the A7nerican Florist when ivritiiip GER/\NIUiVfS S. A. Nutt, at $15.00 per 1000, up to Nov. 1st. Other varieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. 1st. S. A. Nutt and Buctuier. at »18.00per 1000 Poitevine and Rlcard at 22.00 per lOOO ALBERT M. HERR, UNCiSTf R, PA Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiiiMiiii)iiiiiiniitniiiinniiriiiiMitiiiuiii:MMiu:iiiiiiiiiiiuiitiiiniiiniriiiiiiiinnTiiiininiiriiniiiriiiijiittiiiiU(nMtiiiniitiiitiiiiniiniiiiininniiiirtiiriiiutniuiiiMiriiiar IMICHELL'S SEASONABLE BULBS I White Callas (Aethiopica) doz. loo looo | IM to IH inches in diameter $1.00 $7.00 $ 6.5.0U I IH to 134 inches in diameter 1.30 10.00 95 00 5 Hito2 Inches m diameter 1.75 13.00 120.00 = 3 to 2>4 inches in diameter 2.25 15.00 140.00 = Freesia "Puritj" I First Size Bulbs 20 1.25 10.00 | New Giant Colored Freesias i Blue '. 1.25 8.00 75.00 = Lavender 1 25 8.00 75.00 = Pink .1.25 8.00 75.0U i Mixed, all colors .75 5.00 40.00 | Narcissus, Caper White Grandiflora 1 First size, 13 ctins. up (1250 bulbs to case) .40 2.50 21.00 = Also All outer Seasonable Bulbs, Seeds and Supplies. I Send for New \\holesale Price List if ,vou do not receive a copy. = HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. | iiiiNrniiMitiiiiitiu iiiiiiiiniiuiiiii>MiiinMMiiniiiMiHiiiiiiuiiniiriiiiijiiniriiiiuiiiiiitiii>niiniiMii.tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiMiiiiiiii!iiuitniiiMiinitiniiiiitiiiinir Teddy, Jr. Scoltii Beautifully linished stock. Readv for immediate sale. 6-in $1 00 each; $ 90.00 per 100 i 4-in. Smlthii 35c eiich; $35.00 per 100 8-in. [Pedestal grown}.. 2.00each; 175.00 per 100 | 6-in. FICUS Elastica. (Rubber Plant.).. 75c Try a sample order— vou will be pleased. HENRY I. FAUST, ^^S^p Merion Station, Pa. Extra Good, Well-Rooted Plants. From 2-in. pots, tS.OO per 100; S18.UU per 1000. Boston Yellow Daisies. A special good strain; from 2.in.pots,.?.3.60per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Ai!^°L^rN:¥. CHAS. H. TDHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrynanthemnm Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing 500 The American Florist. Sept. 20, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon, Morrisvillc, Pa.. Presi- dent: Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; John Watson. 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Ues Moines, Iowa. Treasurer. Forty-fltth .annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1920. Orange and grapefruit juice in car- lots is being shipped north irrorn Florida. DuKING tlie season just closed, 6400 cars of peaclies were moved from points on the Central Georgia railroad. Ship- ments exceed those of last year. Herbert Chase of Colorado, who has has just returned from France, says, "If I should put in a year taldng les- sons, I could learn to drinlc wiije." Los Angeles. Calif.— Ralph D. Cor- nell and Theodore Payne, well known landscape architect and nurseryman, respectively, have formed a partner- ship. . Bloomington, III. — Francis W. Glenn, manager of the Saddler Bros. Nurseries, of this city, dropped dead in Chicago, September 13. The deceased had been in the nursery business in New York and Illinois for the past 30 years. A widow survives. American Association of Nurserymen. It is announced that John Watson, 400 Nassau street, Princeton, N. J. for- mer president of the association,' has .accepted the executive secretaryship. E. F. Rockwell retired from the man- agement of the market development movement September 1, and the office mamtamed by him in New York is dis- continued. Mr. Watson, who from the first lias been a promoter of this move- ment, and who in consequence is fa- miliar With it, has assumed its manage- ment. Curtis Nye Smith severed connection with the association July 1. A credit and collection service, similar to that maintained by him, will, through an arrangement with the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, be available to members from Mr. Wat- son's office. Legislative matters will be passed upon by a representative and active committee, which Mr. Watson will assist whenever possible. His proximity to Washington will be an ad- vantage in this. Charles Sizemore now becomes as- sistant secretary and traffic manager though for the present his duties will remain substantially as before. In taking the office as secretary, it IS understood all interest heretofore held by Mr. Watson, in anv nursery enterprise, has been relinquished Fruit Crop Estimates. Apples. — The commercial apple crop for the United States is now estimated at 2o,072,000 barrels as compared with a production of 24,724,000 barrels in 1918 according to the September report, as issued by the bureau of crop estimates through Its fruit crop specialists. Im- proved conditions over the August re- port are noted in New York, especially in the Hudson valley section, western New York remaining- practically the same. Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania show a slight increase over last month. A decrease in the Maine crop reduces the total prospects in New England from the August 1 condition. Most of the central states show a slight decline from the August report with the exception of Arkansas, which now promises one of the largest crops it has produced in recent years. The barrel apple crop promises 12,840,- 000 barrels as compared with 17,657,000 barrels, or 72.7 per cent of last year's barrel apple crop. The condition of the northwestern box apple crop continues good to excellent, with practically no change since the August report. The total commercial production of the box apple states promises to be .30,t©6.000 boxes, as compared with 21,309,000 boxes in 1918, or an increase of 44.1 per cent. John Watson, Princeton, N, J. Secretary American Association of Nurserymen Peaches. — The peach crop of the United States is estimated at 29,461,- OOO bushels as compared with a final es- timate in 1918 of 20,597,000 bushels, or 143 per cent of last year's crop. A de- cline in conditions from the August re- port is noted in New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and Arkan- sas. Extreme heat and drouth in the southwest and brown rot infection in the eastern states are largely respon- sible for the decreased production in these sections. California is over-run- ning .earlier estimates as are also Washington and Idaho. Pears. — The September estimate of the pear crop shows an increase over the August 1 condition. The Cali- fornia crop shows one point decline from the August report, but still prom- ises the largest pear crop in the his- tory of the state. Washington shows an increase, as well as New York and , Michigan. The total United States crop is now estimated at 8,425,000 bushels, as compared with 7,-589,000 in 1918, or an 836,000 bushel increase in production over last year. Liquid Hydrocyanic Acid Fumigfa tion. The use of liquid hydrocyanic acid, readily accepted by fumigators, as a new means of fumigation of citrus trees, first used on a commercial basis in 1017, and which has since rapidly come into favor, is the subject of Bulle- tin No. 308, recently published by the University of California agricultural experiment station at Berkeley, under the title, "Fumigation With Liquid Hydrocyanic Acid." The place where the greatest con- centration of gas occurs under the tent from the liquid, is practically the re- verse of that from the pot or portable generator. With the former method, the most effective killing is at the bot- tom of the tree, while with the latter, the most effective place is at the top. Aside from the scale insects, more than 7.5,000 ladybird beetles have been used in the comparative tests as an index of results. The use of these has given discriminating data concerning the dif- fusion of gas under the tent, as well as on the efficiency of the different meth- ods of fumigation, and these data have been verified by extensive field tests. While there has been a discrepancy of 10 or 15 per cent in the actual amount, of gas used through the liquid method, the results in the field have not indicated any important difference on the scale insects. When the re- sults in all parts of the tree are con- sidered, it is necessary to use about 20 cubic centimeters of Hquid hydro- cyanic acid (96 or 98 per cent) to equal one ounce of sodium cyanide as given in the schedules of dosage now in practical use. Units representing 20 cubic centimeters may therefore be sub- stituted for the ounces, and the atomiz- ing machine should be graduated to deliver 20 cubic centimeters for each ounce called for in the schedules. H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, I grape-vines, strawberry plants, raspberries, blackberries, ever- ' greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries. Box 39, Berlin, Md. VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thanbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Welgelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. The ftONARD & '"' UJONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. WEST GROVE PENN'A. AdL Wbtecr, Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing HilFs Evergreens BEST FOB OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied^ Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. Eieriireai SpedaBsts Largest Cniwers 'm Aoeria Box 404. DUNDEE, OX. mention the A merican Florist when writing IbOllUm ^u^X" Hardv PrivPf X-lbotax Now sent out for the first time. nn Tfl 1 , Hy""'! Z y '■'^''*^'- OvalifoUum) Inquire for further information one-year fleld-grown plants, S.'i.OO each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 each. Nov.SSth delivery T as ELM CITY NURSERY CO., , , urufUiliFU nnuu WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc.) Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY kW HAVEN, GONN. 1919. The American Florist. 501 Our Convention Exhibit Proved our stock to be the best finished and largest assortment of foliage and flowering plants in this country. Quicken your sales with a sample order for the fall opening. Craig Quality Ferns, Dracaenas, Areca, Crotons, Pan- danus and Ficus will bring you profitable business. Order now. ROBT. CRAIG CO., No^Sk. 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Improved Bird's Eye — AND- Christmas Joy Peppers Out of 2M-in. pots at $6 00 per 100. Grown from selected stock. GENISTAS Very bushy, 3-inch at $26.00 per 100. 4}^-mch at $50.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnation Laddie R. C, Feby. and March Delivery, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. The demand for this Carnation will far e.xceed the supply. F.DORNER a SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose ■what- ever, we solicit your inquiries and others for same. We do not grow or handle anything else but orchids. Special lists on application. LiAGKR & HIIKRELli, Summit, N. J. Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings, Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. S8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Order now A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. Ry tl. G. Kalnn. 342 pages. Illustrated. Price $1.78. American Florist Co. 440 8. Dearborn St., CHICAGO CHOICE OFFERING OF ROSES FOR FORCING OR OUTDOOR PLANTING. and a Selected List of Heavy Field- Grown Plants and Hardy Perennials CLIMBERS. 1 Dorothy Perkins Red Dorothy Perkins Lady Gay Tausendschon Philadelphia Rambler J ^ „.„„„ ..,« Clematis Paniculata, extra large, field-grown $1.75 per doz.; S12. 00perl00 2-yr. old. Per doz. Per 100 $2.75 $20.00 3-yr. old. Per doz. Per 100 $3.50 $25.00 HARDY PERENNIALS. Per d' z. Anchusa Italica $1.10 Anemone, Assorted 1.10 Aqui egla. Campanula, Coreopsis, Dilphinium, Diflitaiis, Gaillardia, Hellanthus, Hibiscus, l.iO 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10 Per 1 00 $8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8 00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Per doz- Per 100 Japanese Iris $1.10 $8.00 Gardenlris 1.10 8.00 Lythrum Rosenm l.tO 8.00 Monarda I.IO 8.00 Oriental Poppy l.lo 8.00 Perennial Phlox, Named 1.10 8.00 HardyPinks 1.10 8.00 Salvia Pratonsis 1.10 8.00 Sweet William AH Stand- ardVarleiles 1.10 8.00 Also Many Other Varieties of Hardy Plants and Shrubs. Above offer is subject to immediate acceptance and stock on hand upon receipt of orders. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when writing GOOD STOCK BOUCxAlNVlLLEA, 4 inch pot plants, several times pinched and well shaped specimens, $4.75 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Extra large specimens, 5 inch pots, $12.00 per dozen. GENISTA, 4 inch pots, will make up to 6 inch size by spring, pinched back several times, $i.B0 per dozen; $i5.00 per 100. FERN DISH FERNS, 2M inch pots, all standard varieties, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2M inch, very bushy, $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 1000. FERNS, bench grown. Boston, very bushy, 5 inch pot size, $4.75 per dozen; $36 00 per 100. Verona, extra value, very bushy, 6 inch pot size, $5.60 per dozen; $40.00 per UO. The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * S***************************************************** 502 The American Florist. Sept. 20, Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSSUM. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2-lnch, $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlinjjs, Allegany, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Aspai'agus pUmiosiis and Sprenseri, 2Vi in.. ?3.50 per 100: $30.00 per 1,000. Plumosus seedlings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. Muskogee Slirnbber.v Garden, P. O. Box 38, Muskogee, Okla. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green. 10-ln. tubs, 20 to 24-In. high, %n to $8; 12-ln. tubs, 22 to 28-ln. high. $8 to .$10 efich. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Ratisfatory de- livery assured to all parts of U. S. A. and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO.. 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh, Pa. BUI;BS. Bulbs— Calla, IM-HA-in., $7.00 per 100; IV^- 2-in., $10.00 per 100. Lilium Candidum. 20-22 etms., $11.00 per 100; 22-24 rtius.. $15.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs, Holland and French. Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New York. CALADITJMS. Caladiums. fancy leaved. 3-inch iiots, each, 85c; doz., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. CAIiEXDUIiAS. Calendula Orange King, 2^4-in., $4.00 per 100. Cash. Fine strain, our own saving. HEITMAN-OESTEEICHEK CO., 6610 North Ave., Milwaukee. Wis. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Order Now! Play Safe! Supply Limited! White— 100 1000 Matchless $11.00 $100 00 White Pearl 12.50 120.00 White Wonder 12.50 120.00 Crystal White 12.50 120.00 White Enchantress 12.50 120.00 Pink- Nancy 12.50 120.00 Pink Enchantress 12.50 120.00 Alice 12.50 120.00 Akehurst 11 50 110.00 Ward 12.50 120.00 Rosette 11.50 llO.flO Theo 12.50 120.00 Enchantress Supreme 15.00 140.00 Red- Victory 11.00 100.(^0 Merry Christmas ll.On 100.00 Good Cheer 11.00 100 00 Beacon 12.50 120.00 Thenanthos 11.00 lOO.OO M. C, GTINTERBERG Wholesale Florist Randolph & State Sts. Chicago, 111. 39,000 FIKLD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Small stock plants priced for quick selling 100 1,000 5.000 White Enchantress... $9.00 $80.00 O.OOO Enchantress 9.00 80.00 1,000 White Wonder 0.00 80.00 8.00!) Rosette 7.50 60.00 O.oro Gnod Cheer 7.50 60.00 5.000 Albert Roper 7.50 60.00 2.000 Thenanthos 7.50 60.00 l.flOO Beacon 7.50 60.00 5,000 Alice 7.50 60.00 PETER REINBERG 30 E. Randolph St Chicago. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS lOO 1.000 White Wonder .$12.00 $110.00 Miitrhless 11.00 lOO.OO liuutire 10.00 00.00 Victory 10.00 90.00 WXETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS— FIELD GROWN. 250 Enchantress White. 275 Enchantress Rose Pink, 250 Philadelphia: 30 Commodore, $10.00 per 100: 650 Hallowwarden Crimson, .?8.00 per 100. Cash with order. BTJTZ BROS., Newcastle, Pa. Carnation Laddie, rooted cuttings. Jan. 1st delivery. $8.00 per lOi); .$75 00 per 1000. A. F. Longren, 4249. W. Monroe St., Chicago. Carnations, rooted cuttings. Laddie, $75 per l.OOn. F. Dorncr & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums In all ' leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian. Mich. CYCI.AMEN. Cyclamen, 3>4-ln., fine stock, $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Best new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Williamstown Jet., N. J. FERNS. Ferns. Pot grown; shipjied without pots. Boston and Scottll, 4-in.. $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. &. Sons Co., White .Marsh, Md. Ferns. A splendid lot for Immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns. A splendid lot for Immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N, Y. Fancy Ferns, special picked, 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. C. A. Kuehn, FREESIAS. Frecsias Imp. Purity, %-i,4.in., $6.00; i/4-in. plump. $8.00: %-%-in., $10.00 per 1,000. Col- ored (Fardel's), separate colors, $45.00: mixed, .$40.00 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Freesia Purity. i/.-%-ln., $9.50 per 1,000; %-%-in., $15.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. .50 Park Place. New York. N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 75.000 at ' reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others: extra strong plants, 4- in. 12y.c: 3y2-ln., 9c; 3-in.. 7y.c; 2y.-in., 4%c; 214-in., 3%c. L. J. ROWB, 'ntnsviUe, Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt. $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. HARDY PLANTS. Canterbury Bells, rose, white, blue; field- grown, strong, $6 per 100. Lychnis Viscaria, bl. fl., strong 2-yr., $6 per 100. Hai-dy chrysanthemums, Belden's White, one of the best, $C per 109. Red and yellow, field clumps, $5 per 100. Pyrethrum, Rosemn Hybrldiuni, beautiful shades of pink and red. $6 per 100. Gailiai'dia, Grand. Compacta. extra fine, strong field grown, $5 per 100. Bellis. DouVile Daisy, Monstrosa, strong seed- lings, 75c per 100: $4 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. THOMAS J. MURPHY, 409 Erie St.. Painesville, O. Chicago. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas. Assorted French; also Otaska. Fine bushy 4-in., 20c; 5-in., 35c, This is a bargain as stock is very fine. JOSEPH BAN- CROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us ADout If. 1919. The American Florist. 503 IRISES. Iris — Descriptive price list of 18 very best varieties In the trade, free to all applicants. HENRY C. ECKERT. Belleville. 111. Iris, one plant each 12 varieties. $1.00. L. P. DINTEUIANN Belleville. III. IVIES. Hardy Ensllsh Ivy. Good stiong 2-in. stock, $2.50 per 100; $22,50 per l.OUO. K. Vincent, Jr., & Sons C!o., White Marsh, Md. English Ivy. Footed cuttings, $1,50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. Muskogee Shrubbery Garden, P, O. Box 38, Muskogee, Okla. POINSETTIAS, KENTIAS. Keotia Belmoreana. Average In 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 214-ln. pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamil- ton Ave.. North Bergen, N. J. MAGNOIilA LEAVES Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of UDlform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-Ib. cases, $22.00 per case. Otc Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. NARCISSUS. Narcissus Paper White Grandflora. Ready for immediate shipment. Write for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York. Narcissus. 'Paper Wliite Grandiflora, Trum- pet Major and Gr. Soleil d'Or. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Narcissus. Chinese, per mat of 120 bulbs, $8.40; per basket of 30 bulbs, $2.40. French Paper White Grandilflora, Write for prices. Vaughan'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and ralserai Southgate, London, England. Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Cattleya — Orchids. All flrst-class stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. V. Allen, Edge- wood, K. I. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49tb Sts., Phlladelpjila, Pa. PANSIES. Pansy plants, strong and stocky. "Superb Strain," .?4 25 per 1,000; $12.00 per 3,000. Cash. These plants and this strain will please you. Ready; booking orders now. BRILL CELERY GARDENS, Kalamazoo, Mich. PEONIES. Pestna Maxima. Over 2,000 six year clumps, grown for quality of flower. Strong, healthy plants that will please your customers, at rea- sonable prices. WM. J. MACKBNSBN. Yard- ley, Pa. Peonies. Festlva Maxima , the best of all white ; strong roots. 3 to 5 eyes, $15.00 per 100. THE F. WALKER CO.. 312 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. Poinsettlas, true type. 2%-ln. pot plants, $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Poinsett ias. Fine 2-in. stock; ready now. $S.n0 per 100. Shipped in pots. Cash. JOS- EPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. PRIMXJIiAS. Primula Obconlca. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., .508-570 Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. rrimula Malacoides, 2i4-in., $5.00 per 100. Muskogee Shrubbery Garden, P. 0. Box 38, ^[uskogee, Okla. SEEDS, Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. ROSES. For Sale. The following Rose Plants. 900 21^-In. Ceclle Brunner; 400 2%-ln. Ward. These are good plants. POBHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove. Illinois Roses, own root, 3-in. For varieties and prices see advertisement on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell. Conn. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize In beans, carrot. lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasea- dero Seed Company. Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- cer. Unwln and Grandiflora types. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Yaughan's Seed Store, Chicago nnd New York. Seeds. Specialties In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. M(^ill & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For rarleties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry F. Mitchell Co., 518 Mar- ket St., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Pansy, Cineraria, Sweet Pea and Daisy. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PalnsvlUe. O. Seeds. Contrart growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field com. J. G. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo, Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. Edgar F. HurfC, Swedea- boro, N. J, Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, cucumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co.. Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son. contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet (forn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application, S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas* sweet com. onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co.. Cambridge, N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J, Bolgiano & Son, Light, Pratt and ElUcott Sts.. Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties, Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety. Waldo Rohnert. Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co.. 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street. Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwau- kee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips. R. & M. (Jodineau. Angers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea. end nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. 0, O. Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif. Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only, Braslau Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway. Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co., Carpinterla. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landretb. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C, Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SMIIiAX. Smllax. Extra good strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-in. pots. $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y, If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfment, Write Us About It 504 ^I HE American Florist. Sept. 20, SOIiANTM Cherries. Cleveland 2%-ln., *8.00 per 100; New Yellow, Orange Queen, 2V4-in., *10.«u per 100 Wm K Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. -^ rui SPHAGNUM MOSS. ' SDhaenum moss and green sheet moss In buri"aped Tna wired bales. Write for I,ri«s- Vaiighan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorls. STEVIA. Stevia Fine bushy 4-in. stock. $8.00 per 100. Cash JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falls, la. VINCAS. Variegated Vincas. Field clumps, $8.00 per 1110 «7000 per 1,000. Green Vmca, rooted JStinIs, ?1.50 per' lOU. Muskogee Shrubbery GaiHleu, P- O. Box »8, Muskogee, Okla. MISCEMjANEOTJS^ Elastic glazing composition. f'-7«°{? ^^'■«„^.^: age of glass; does not crack or peel. Beds pei- Lctly. and lasts as long as the glass. tor nrlces see display advertisement elsewhere in tSs issue. H. B. Fred Kuhls. Kth «t. and 3rd Ave.. Brooklyn, N. x. Zenke's New Plant Lite. A concentrated chemical compound containing aU "J "e.,*^^ raents of plant fertilisation Per gal $3 00. The Excell Jjiboratones, 115 E. boutn vvaier St., Department A. Chicago. CaUahau cut-to-fit greenhouses. The most economical way of building a real quality green- house Quotations on your needs given promptly. Satog on request, Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., Dayton, Ohio. seed packets for 1919. AU packet sizes and lar4r bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alolue, return and coin envelopes, '-l-'be Brown Bag FiUi ng Machine Co.. Fitchburg, Mass. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable Pffef* Co., 1320 Pine St.. St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties and prices see display adveitise^ ment elsewhere in this issue. Ihe Stoirs a; Harrison Co.. Fainesvllle. O. Hanffine baskets, plain wire, 10-ln., %}-^^\ v< In »2 25- 14-in.' $3.00; 16-ln., $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Mower Exchange; 2(>4-aB Kandolph !Jt., Detroit, Mich. Refrleerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- biTder 'Kos" Boom 731, 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- cago. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages lor fl^'stf- .^® on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best *<>f o™' ""nuf Nur"- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HUl JNur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee. lu. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Strat ford. London, England. Peerless glass repair clamp. To mend cracked glass immediately and permanently. ?l.iiD per box of 100. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave.. U. S. Yards, Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write tor prices. Regan Printing House. 523 Ply- mouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Badlein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points, 1,000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Nursery stock of all desriptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co.. Painesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, J6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Twemlow's old EJngUsh glazing putty. The best article of its kind In the world. Ham- mond's Paint & Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N. Y. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills. Boston. D. S. A. Boiler flues for retublng boilers. Also flues tor greenhouse piping, etc. Bight prices and prompt shipment. H. Munson. 1433 North Wells St.. Chicago. Fifty boxes of 10x12 in. double glass at $3.00. J. J. STYEK. Concordville, Pa. MISCELLANEOUS. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 50,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. MISCELLANEOUS. Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ANT EXTERMINATORS. PERCO-BRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR does kill them. Ask for prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. T. Dreer's "RIverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. GIblin & Co.. Dtlca. N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co.. 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastica lor greenhouse glazing. P. O. Pierce Co.. 12 West Broadway. New York. Bros. Co., FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line -of florists' supplies, ribbons chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons. 175 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house In the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO.. 15 Otis St.. Boston, Mass. Everything the best in florists' soPPUfs. H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. E'verrthlng In florist supplies and staples. "The McCalium Oi., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies ol all kinds. Reed & KeUer, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, Greenhouse construcUon. Builders ol all kinds ol greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-FIt greenhouses. Made ol se- lected Louisiana Red Gull Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write lor book- tet Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co.. 3921 Fourth St., Dayton, O. Greenhouse construction, cypress rool mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior In construction, duraWe and inexpensive. Write lor estimate. The Foley Greenhouse Mlg. Co., 3100 S. Spauldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us lor an estimate and sketch on your ProPosed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabanala Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring. white cedar posts, etc., everything In lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1506 b.ingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. " J?"' pay you to get our estimates The Dwelle- Kalser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo. N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Writ* lor catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond. Ind. LABELS. WOOD LABELS lor nurserymen and florist. The Benjamin Chase Co.. Derry Village. N. H. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 505 CARNATION STAPIiES. Carnation staples, 36c per 1,000, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- field, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 36c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Plllsbnry, Galesburg, III. INSECTICIDES. PEECO - BRAND INSECTICIDES. A OT'ANDARDIZED. COMPLETE AND INEX- PENSIVE LINE. ASK FOR PRICES. PERfT:CT10N CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Apblne, $1 per qt.: $2.50 per gal. Funglne» $1 per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal, Apbine Manufacturing Co.i Mad- ison. N. J. POTS AND PANS We have a half-million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices; 2i4-in., $5.53; 2%-in., $6.50; 3-in., $8.45; 3%-in., $10.40; 4-in., $13.00 per 1,000, less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha. Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idavilie, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot tery Co.. South Zanesville, 0. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co., 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We arc prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. U. Hewa & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. STAKES. Headquarters for wire and cane stakes. Write for prices. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., 231- 235 W. Madison St., Chicago. WEED EXTER]VUNATORS. PBKCO - BRAND POWDERED . WEED EX- TERMINATOR. INEXPENSIVE. EFFICIENT. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO.. INC. 151 A WASHINGTON ST.. FLUSHING, N. Y. WIRE DESIGNS. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg. of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N. Gross St., Phlla., Pa. Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons, Chicago. WHOIiESAXE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amllng Co., E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H., St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner, EJdward, New York. Budlong Co.. J. A.. Cbicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn.. Chicago. Coan. J. J.. Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Cbicago. Foerster Co., Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart, George B., Rochester. N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. GREENHOUSE LUMBER "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. Mention the American Florist when writing Th8 FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to the Commissioner of Banlcing and Insurance of that State, and for 32 years has been considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O H. It is safety in insurance. ^^^^ JOHN G. ESLER, SecreUry, SADDLE RIVER, N. J., for particulars. Mention the American Florist when writing 1,000 Letterheads] (p nn 1 ,000 Envelopes j D • » U Good Stock — Send CaBb wltli order. No samples sent unless postage Is enclosed. GOPHAM PRINTERY, INC. 642 SoDtll Dearborn Street. OHIOAaO. ILL. '• e Print Everything WHOLiESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Hentz & Nash, Inc.. New York. Hoi ton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy, Inc.. Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Bultalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The, New York. Kessler. Wm. A.. New York. Kruchten. John. Chicago. Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekln. 111. Mackle. William, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconl. Paul. New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Ncidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia, Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo, Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Eichange. Pierson. A. N., inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Poliworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyter & C A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A, L., Chicago. Reld. Edward. Philadelphia, Pa, Belnberg, George, Chicago. Bclnberg, Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Rlcdel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co., Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York, The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tonner. O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc., New York, United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan. A. L., & Co., Chicago. Welland & Blsch Co.. Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo.. Co., Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co.. John. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. ^riiiiiirtiiiiiitti>i:iiiiiiitriirriiitiiiiiirniriiiiiii(rliiiiiilllliiiiiilliliiiiliiiiimiiiiiin'^ Bailey's I New Standard | Cyclopedia I of Horticulture I I Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 PerVolnme Carriage paid to any part of the United States American Florist Co. I I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | ^.iliiillliiiiiiiiililllliiiMllll llli III! liilliiiilinllllirimillliuiiilllllrlirr If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If. 506 The American Florist. Sept. 20, D D D G THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST (-| This is the basis of the Kroescbell standard. And this principle makes _ the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business D ■ NOT ^k'ont'^ GREEN HOUit^ g 1^1* BOILER X NOT n CAST 1 --^gi^^^] CAST ■ IRON VlB^Uf^ IRON D x2^S^ D D D D D n D D D A KROESCHELL is the key to fuel economy. DHaHDBDaaa THE KROESCHELL POLICY We make every kind of bqiler, but it is our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions. You get the highest boiler value. Kro8SChellBros.Co.nmcfar DinBDBDBDBD D Mention the Ainerican Florist when writing n n n D n Axalea Pots. Hansins Baskets, Lavrn Vases* Urns, Etc. Red Pots Refined Clays — Skilled I/abor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO **Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK WarU's Oldest and Largest MaaoiactDiers FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambridge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK TJS. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2,26; 50,000, $9.76, Manufaotortd ly W. J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. 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Advance Co 506 Allen Geo V 488 Allen J K 487 Alpha Floral Co 491 AmericanBulbCo I AmlingECCo 483 Anderson S A 491 Angermueller G H Co 484 Aphine Mfe Co Ill Astoria Florist 490 Atascadero Seed "0.497 Avenue Floral Co... 492 Baer Julius 49i Barnard WW Co .497 Barnes W J 492 Bassett&Wasliburn.476 Baumer Aug' 493 Baur Window Glass Co V BayersdorferH&Co.4S5 Begerow's. 490 BergerBros 484 Berning H G 484 Blackistoneinc 493 BodgerJ & Sons Co. 497 Bolgiano J & Son.. 497 Boston FloralSupply Co 474 475 Bramley & Son 493 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 494 Brenner Edward 485 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 490 Broadway Florist. ..491 Brown A J Seed Co.. 494 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 497 Bryan AlonzoJ 499 BuchbinderBros... 507 Buckbee H W 492 BadlongCo J A 481 Burpee W A Co 496 California Florists. ..491 Cazan A B 489 Central Floral Co. . .493 Central Refrigerator & Equipment Co.. 478 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 508 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 479 Clark E B Seed Co.. 497 Clarke's Sons D 489 Clay &Son 507 Coan J J 487 Conard & Jones Co.. 500 Cooke Geo H 493 CoweeW J 506 Coy HC Seed Co.... 497 Craig RobtCo 501 Danker Fred A 492 DardsChas 489 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Co 490 Dorner F & Sons Co .501 Drakos Co 489 Dreer H A 506 508 Duluth Floral Co... 492 Dunlopjohn H ... 490 Dwelle-Kaiser Co... Ill Eble Charles 489 EdwardsFold'gBox III Elm CityNnrsCo...500 Erne & Co 482 Excell Laboratories. 11 Eyres H G 491 Fallon Florist 489 Faust H.'nry 1 499 Florist Specialty Co.'5e6 Florists' Hail Assn.. 505 Foerster Co Joseph .478 Foley Greenhouse MlgCo Ill Ford M C 487 Ford William P.... 487 Fox J M &Son Inc. .491 Frauenfelder C 492 Freeman Mrs J B 49! Frey C H ;;;492 Frey & Frey 492 Friedman 493 Fromeot HE .. . "A9,^ Futterman B 'os 486 Galvin Thos F 491 Gasser J M Co 490 General Bulb Co... 495 Giblin&Co.... Ill Gnatt Ove Co The... 474 Godineau R& M 496 Goldstein I 487 GorliamPriDtsryfDc.SOS GrakelowChas H...490 Grand Rapids FloCo. 492 Grimm & Gorly 493 Gude Bros 489 Habermehl'sSons jj.489 Hardesty & Co. 491 Hat rison'iNurseries.500 Hart George B 487 Hart Henry 490 Haven Seed Co The. 496 Heacock Jos Co 5ni HeinlJohnG & Son. 492 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis. ...490 Henry Co The John. 483 Henshaw Kloral Co. 487 Hentz & Nash 486 Herr Albert M 499 Hess & Swoboda 490 Hession 491 Hews & Co A H. . 506 Hill D Nursery Co.. 500 HogewoDing & Sons.496 Hollywood Gardens. 49 ) Holm & Olson 490 Holton&HunkelCo.485 Hort Advertiser 508 Hon Trade Journal. Ill Hurff Edgar F 496 Hurst & Son 496 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greenhs 493 Imperial Gardens ...478 Jahn Hugo 49;) Jones Percy 48^ Joy Floral Co 489 Kahler Pottery Co ..506 Kasting W V Co I Keller Pott'y Co Geo.506 Keller Sons J B 491 Kelway & Son" 497 Kennicott Bros Co.. 476 Kervan Co The 487 Kessler Wm 487 Klokner A Ill Kottmiller A 489 Kroeschell Bros Co. 506 Kruchten John 483 Kuehn CA 48S Kuhl Geo A 497 KuhlsHBFred 507 Lager & Hurrel 501 Landreth Seed Co... 496 Lang Flo & NursCo.492 Lange A 489 Lecakes C & Co 486 Leikens 492 Levine & Co 473 Littlefield Florist 492 Lockland Lum Co .5"5 Long Island Flo Co. 490 Longren A F 50t Louise FlowerShop.191 McCallum Co 485 McGillRC&Co....4q6 McHutchison & C 0.499 Mackie William 487 MalandreBros 493 Mangel 4q^ Mann Samuel . 474 Matthews theFlo'st 491 MatthewsonJ E 489 May&ToLL... .4^3 MeconiPaul 48' MetaireRidce Nurs .492 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks. ..,48S Michell HenryFCo. 499 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 48? Millang Joseph .A 486 Miller A L 5ni Miller Floral Co ... 492 Miller& Musser 483 Moninger J C Co... I<7 Morse CC& Co.... 49i Murray Samuel 493 Muskogee Shrubbery Garden 498 Nat'l Florists' Board ofTrade TV Neidinger Jos G Co 48^ Newell A 492 N Y ("ut Flower Ex. 4f7 N Y Floral Co.. .49? Nielsen Knud 488 Niessen Leo Co 484 North Shore Flo To 49' Park Floral Co 491 Peacock ER Co ....495 Pearson E W 491 Fedrick G R& Son, .496 GREENHOUSE BEST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO, 3263 LUMBER ST. CHICAGO. II,L. Penn the Florist 493 Peters& Reed Potty. 506 Petersen HA Ltd... 495 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 484 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 485 Philips Bros 492 Pierce FO Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson A N(Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 494 Pikes Peak Flo Co. 492 Pillsbury I L 493 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.484 Podesta&Baldocchi 493 Poehlmann Bros Co. 479 Pollworth C C (. 0...485 Polykranas Geo J ...487 Potter Floral Co 489 PressingSeed CoWC494 Proto-Feed & Guano Co HI Pulverized Manure Co The 5C^ Pyfer AT & Co 476 Raedlein Basket Co. 478 Randall A L Co 483 Randall'sFlo Shop.. 493 Randolph & Mc- Clements 492 Rawlings Elmer 499 Ready Reference 502 Reed & Keller 506 Regan Ptg House ...5''8 Reid Edw 484 Reinberg Geo 483 Rein berg Peter 477 Rice Bros .485 Rice Jerome B Seed „Co 49i Riedel & Meyer 487 RobinsonJ^SeedCo .495 Rock WmL Flo Co. .492 Rodgers J W 492 Rohnert Waldo 496 Rosery Floral Co ...493 Routzabn Seed Co.. 496 Rusch G & Co 48'^ Saake O C 489 Safepack Mills 496 Sceery Edw 491 Schiller the Florist.. 491 Schillo A Lum To. ..IV Schlatter W SSon. 508 Sch'ingMax 493 Schmidt Chas L 49' Sh'fferGeo o 493 Sharp Partridgp&f "0.^08 Sheppard H W 493 Sheridan Walter F..4ST Siebrecht George C..487 Simon &Son I N ...495 Situations & Wants. 473 SkidelskySS&Co... 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Witthold GCo 489 Wolfskin Bros & Morris Goldenson. 491 Wonder Plant Irrigator Cn 482 Woodruff SD& Sons. 4% Yokohama Nui-R '^o.49S Young A L&C0....48'; Young John & Co ..487 Zech & Mann. ..480 483 Tbe Regan Printing House I^ARGB RUNS OF CATALOGUES OUR SPBCIAL.TY WRITE FOR PRICES 523 Plymouth Ct- CIiIcaKo Mention the American Florist when writing No loss if ynii mend your split carnations with Superior Carnation STAPLES 35o per 1000; 3,000 for SI .00, Postpaid. Wm. Schlatter Before & SOD After 422 Main Street, Springfield. Mass. Mention the American Florist when writing freer's Peerless^ Glazing Points For Grcenliouses Drive eaiy and \ne, beciote both bevels ue oa the lame side. Can*t twist and breale the glass in driving. Galvaa* ■zed and will dot futu No Tlghtfl or lefu. The Peerleu Clazini Point Ispatented. Noothenlike^ It. Order from your dealer '' or direct from os. 1000,90c. postpaid. Samples free. HENBTA. DREEB.I 714 CbestBiit BtroetX rUUdtlphlB. 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Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiiiciiimiraiiiiiimiimimiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiimimii iiiiiiiiiiuiiimiiniiiiriiig Bailey's I New Standard I I Cyclopedia | I of Horticulture I SIX SPLENDID VOLUMES Price, $6.00 Per Volume Carriage paid to any part of tlie United States. I American Florist Co. I I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO I ^iitiiiiiiiiniiiiriiniiiniiiiriitriii.iiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiiiiittiHiriiiniiiitiiiniiiir Tf m^^ ^^^^ jjlJttHH v-,i>r~s _ _ _ ^_ : ^ '' ' ' ' ■ ' ' ' ■ ''^•^'■' ' imerica is "the Praw of the J/bssbI; therB may he morE comfort Rmidships, but wb arB tbs Srst ta touch Unknown Ssas." Vol. UU. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 27, 1919. No. 1634 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act ot March 3, 1879. Published Evert Satuedat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. 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W. 109th Street, Chicago, Secretary. PEONY PROFITS OF AN ACRE. William A. Peterson, Chicago, in the Bulletin of the American Peon; Society, Gives Valuable Inlormation Regarding Roots, Flowers, Soil and Labor. Factors Necessary to Profits. I do not propose to discuss isolated cases of extraordinary profits obtained by producing new varieties of peonies or even by cornering the market o:i a rare sort. In fact stocking up heavily on some new "queen bee" of a peony show frequently finds the grower, five years later, offering the same at 20 per cent of the original cost. There may be a dozen American growers whose extensive catalogues and large adver- tising of several hundred varieties make their profit on their acre of soil a bonanza. There are just two ways to make money out of peonies — either by selling the roots or the flowers. Leading up to the subject of profits, let us consider the three contributing factors thereto; first, the root; second, the soil; and third, the labor. The roots should be young and healthy. If divisions are used have them cut from plants not over four years old and remove all but two strong eyes to each piece of sound tuber. The use of one or two year old plants saves some time, but on a given investment the divisions are more economical. Most people prefer blooms of solid colors, and mass together in lawn planting, or in bouquets, those of the same shade. The number of varieties carried, therefore, depends on t!ie amount of land availaljle. as one must cut enough blooms of a kind to make a shipment worth while, and furnish enough similar material to carry out a decorative color scheme. For example, a florist might want .500 Eugenie Ver- dier, the famous "ba'by pink," for a re- ception. The possible range of varie- ties comprise four very distinct colors; namely, white, light pink, deep pink, and red, which is the usual classifica- tion adopted for exhibitions anl^fcy the cut flower trade. In each of these four classes are three well defined blooming periods, the early, midseason and late. This makes 12 sections to be repre- sented, as the goal set before each grower in selecting his varieties, and testing out the sorts to finally grow. Ultimately one may find it necessary to carry two absolutely indispensable sorts in some sections. Choice of Varieties Important. This building of a master list, into which each tested variety must fight its way by sheer demonstrated worth, is very absorbing. In comparing the painstaking records which we annually make, we sometimes find an outstand- ing variety, like Madame Forel, should be finally dropped, because other kinds have superseded it. In my personal study, in order not to be too exacting, and give new varieties every chance, I have really seven colors to divide the sorts into, viz. ; 1. paper white, 2. cream or yellow, 3. blusli or delicate flesh, 4. light or medium pink, 5. deep pink, and rose, 6. red, 7. crimson and deep red. In this way we have tried out some 1,400 varieties and at the pres- ent time are carrying less than SO. Recommending varieties for other lo- calities is not a very safe proposition, and I shall only give a few notes on how certain sorts conduct themselves at our nursery. We have discarded Meissonier because of its crooked stems; Madame Emile Galle, because of having no low lateral leaves, which prevents cutting it with a long stem, whereas, Octavie Demay, a dwarf- growing delicate pink, admits of cut- ting with a fairly good stem without injuring the plant, and is a wonder. So far, with us, the prize-winning Jubi- lee has a very weak stem. Golden Harvest is one of the mixed colored kinds that florists cannot send on a definite color order, unless the cus- tomer knows it by name. 510 The American Florist. Sept. 27, Madame Crousse is tender In our climate and often slsips a season in blooming-. Because Richardson's Ru- bra Superba has proven very shy, we no longer carry it, while Richardson's Grandiflora is all that its name implies, and a very free bloomer besides. This is one of those unusual sorts that come into bloom over a long period, so one must have a good many plants to cut from to get a fair quantity of flow- ers at any given time. Adolphe Rousseau is a wonderful "black," but too loose, and shows the yellow stamens too much. The greatly talked-of pink, Lady Alexandra Duff, is on the same order. Single blooming varieties attract some, but are not very suitable for shipping. La Tulipe is objectionable in bud, as the florists call it a "candy bud," whereas, the bud of Kelway's Venus, leaves nothing to wish for. No matter how fine a sort may ultimately develop on the plant, if in the early stages of opening it is likely to "water-log," like Charlemagne, it is not worth carrying. Prob- ably more Delicatis- sima are used at June weddings than any other light pink sort. The most popular sell- ing red is Felix Crousse, with its per- fect bomb shape and large guard petal, which always indi- cates a good storage variety. Many will be sur- prised that we have finally dropped Edulis Superba. It does so well in many places, but on our records which we have kept annually since 1888, it is not nearly as de- pendable as M. Jules Elie, and generally not more than a day ear- lier. In some quarters Madame Ducel is grown, but with us, it is smaller and so sim- ilar in shade and time of blooming to M. Jules Elie, that we do not need it. We notice an increasing emphasis laid on the desirability of the fragrant varieties. Soil. Having settled what roots to carry, we will now discuss the best soil con- ditions. The soil should be rich, deep, well drained and with plenty of .sun- shine. For root propagation, a loose loam makes the tubers admit of better dividing, but the heavier soil, with even clay subsoil, produces the best blooms. Not only plenty of well rotted manure before planting should be plowed in. but also an annual mulch thereafter in the fall, but not covering the top of the crown or touching the stem. Pigeon, sheep or cow manure, and even some hard-wood ashes, make the best fertilizer for our prairie soil. Peonies are such gross feeders that a large quantity of fertilizer, if worked in thor- oughly, can be well taken care of, but no manure should ever touch the roots. For most favorable results, there should be plenty of water during the blooming period, gnd toward the end of August, to make large eyes for the next season. Some of the foregoing remarks might be classified as labor ratlier than soil. Labor. The planting should be done during the early part of September, in rows three feet apart by a foot between plants down the row. In two years' time, if the bed is to stand for bloom- ing, every other plant shovild be lifted, divided and planted elsewhere. If there is any question of the plants having any stem disease, during the month of September, cut off the old leaf tops level with the ground, and burn them up. The surest method of keeping the roots free from disease is to dig out and destroy every large plant among blooming ones that has no flowers; in fact, we have made it a practice for years, in all our standard sorts, of de- PEONY FELIX CROUSSE. stroying, June 1, every peony plant two or more years old that has no buds. This avoids the possible spread of dis- ease, and also prevents the perpetuat- ing of shy blooming strains of peonies. As long as plants bloom, we need not worry. The young shoots as they push up in the spring are quite beautiful and differ decidedly. At this stage of their development, we go over our fieldi; and dig out and throw away every plant differing in appearance from others in the same variety. This gets rid of any possible mixtures, and is the last check in our system of keeping every plant true. I may be pardoned in mention- ing here our ten-year old, unique guar- antee of giving three for one for every plant blooming untrue to description. Every three weeks, from May to September, we run a horse cultivator down every row, and just before freez- ing up, a "V" shaped potato plow to trench a furrow to draw the water away from the crown. Sufficient hand- hoeing during the summel' must be done to keep the land free from weeds. The labor of marketing the roots is mostly done in September, which is the proper time to move peonies. It is preferable for customers to do their own dividing as then the cut surfaces are fresh and wither less when put into the ground. However, many pur- chasers do not know how, and for that matter, we ourselves are often sur- prised at the poorly cut plants we some- times receive. After digging, the tops are at once cut off, which prevents the roots withering, and in this dormant condition they can travel safely for several months. In all handling of the roots, great care should be taken to not injure or break off any of the eyes. Marketing-. Regarding the marketing of peony blooms, lon^ straight stems are essen- tial, but the cutting must leave the plant to grow the bal- ance of the summer with at least one, and better two, lateral leaves on each stalk left standing. Where every stalk has a bud, it is a good plan when disbudding the side buds for the cut flower trade, to also roll off a terminal bud on one or two of the weakest stalks, and thus give the plant more leaf area with which to breathe. The disbud- ding of all lateral buds, when thg size of a pea, makes the ter- minal bloom develop larger. Just at what stage of unfolding to cut a bud, depends on the variety and how soon it is expected to open. Several car- loads of peony blooms come annually to Chi- cago before Memorial day from points fully 600 miles away. As soon as the stalks are cut, and most of the lateral leaves stripped off in order to give more of the sap remaining in the stem to the bud, they are gathered to- gether in bundles of 13 of the same variety and size of bud. In units of 13 they can be sold either by the dozen or the hundred. The buds cut. when the dew is on them, carry better, but if they are to be wrapped in parafBin or other paper, the petals must be thor- oughly dry. If possible, it is a good plan after the bundles are tied up, to stand the stems in water for an hour befoi'e shipping in boxes. For the benefit of those who want peony blooms much later than their normal season, and really one of the recent developments of this industry; it has been found that certain varieties when cut in bud, will keep in cold stor- age for six to 10 weeks, and upon their being taken out, will unfold in all their usual glory. We have now followed our lady-love from the cradle to the grave. The sub- ject under discussion naturally elim- inated many other interesting features pertaining to the peony, all equally fas- cinating, such as the ancient history and use of the peony: the renaissance of its culture in Europe; some of its famous hybridizers; a comparative 1919. The American Florist. 511 study of the different shapes and types of its blooms; the various styles and shapes of its petals; a classification of Its frag-rance; the duration of the in- dividual bloom when cut and also on the plant. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Pblla., Pa. Window and Porch Boxes. There is nothing- adds so much to the appearaEce of the dwelling as well cared for boxes of flowering and foliage plants and vines, and there has never before been such an opportunity to push their sale and help along their popularity as this season. In every effort on the part of the trade in en- couraging civic pride to make their's "a city beautiful." This outward dis- play cannot help but instill a greater love for flowers, which will extend to a desire for them in the house when their beauty outside has passed. There is a splendid opportunity to fol- low up the bright colors of the summer with the evergreens of winter, which in their way, are just as showy and dec- orative during the cold, bleak months. While all this is veiy desirable, par- ticularly from the view point of the florist, it will not come about by itself. Here and there some ambitious house- holder may force an order on the sur- prised dealer, but the fact that such an opportunity to beautify their homes exists, is foreign to most of them. Flow- er boxes must be demonstrated and sold just like victrolas, pianos, automo- biles, etc. Three-fourths of the daily WINTER WINDOW-BOX OF EVERGREENS. large community, there has been an un- precedented demand for dwellings of all kinds, from the small city nouses to the larger suburban residences with ample yards or more pretentious lawns. All of the suburban properties are fur- nished with porches, which almost re- quire decoration such as these boxes of flowering plants afford. While in some sections of the country, their value in decorative effects is becoming recog- nized, and their use more general, there is still a very wide field in which their sale could be pushed to great advan- tage. Years ago, John Burton, of Philadel- phia, Pa., pointed out the immense benefit to the trade of the introduction of the Crimson Rambler rose, whicli when in blossom, was the most showy of all flowering plants, and at once created a desire in all wrho saw them to have plants for themselves. In their way, window and porch boxes are as striking and decorative as the rambler roses, and have the great advantage of lasting the entire season. Each well- grown box or other arrangement, will, with their perfection of bloom, create a desire in the householder across the street, around the corner or in the next block, to fix up his porch in like man- ner. If all florists in every community would get together and agree to push window and porch boxes, or without such unity, each determine to make these a feature of his business, their use would soon become general. What a wonderful difference it would make in the appearance of the beautiful res- idences everywhere. If the sale of these boxes was only doubled. Such .a con- dition is easily possible by a little e.xtra papers are taken up in advertisements of articles that people know all about. They are not being informed but just reminded. The trade can put this across the same as many other things for their benefit, if they will make a noise loud enough to be heard across the street, but with many the whisper is so faint that it does not reach even the front door of the shop, and the throngs go by without an inkling of the good things awaiting them within. Dahlias. There are seasonable flowers for every month in the year, a period when some particular blossom is at its best. The time has now arrived for the dahlia, which for the next month, will be at its height, and provides, in quan- tity, the most showy and conspicuous of all the fall field flowers. Of late years, there has been wonderful im- provement in the dahlia. The cactus and show varieties have been aug- mented with new and improved forms and colorings, sonie of them being tre- mendous in size. By disbudding, higher grades have been made possible, pro- duced on long stems, until they are al- most as effective as many of the chry- santhemums. The out-of-town trade worked up by wholesale dealers in all the large cities, has necessitated new methods in pack- ing and shipping, that have been so per- fected, that flowers have been for- warded on 24-hour trips, and arrived in perfect condition. The best practice is that of flowers being only sold on order, for varieties desired, which are forwarded to the grower, who packs each consignment carefully, delivering it to the dealer, who ships it out of town or transfers it to his local customers in the original boxes. The corrugated board boxes are packed three or four in a lath crate, making very light packages, yet suiB- ciently strong to carry safely. Dahlias should never be allowed to remain out of water subject to drafts, which soon wilt them, and from which they never completely recover. There is no flower which can be handled with more profit to the re- tailer than the dahha. They are large and showy, and at the same time, many of them so refined in appearance, that if properly presented, they command prices that return a very good profit. In their great variety of form and coloring, they are available for all kinds of floral work. Very beautiful table decorations are made with the pinks, i-eds, and various shades of orange, com- bined with autumn leaves and other foliage. Plateaus of oak leaves as a foundation for the solid color or other combined shaded effects, are quickly arranged, are very decorative, and will \VINTER WINDOW-BOX OF EVERGREENS. 512 The American Florist. Sept. 27, maintain a fresh appearance for any evening's entertainment. For tbe house wedding, they can be artistically arranged, there being shades of color to fit In with the decorative scheme of the halls or various rooms. When, placed either in bowls, vases or vase baskets, they can be stood about on the mantels, on various side pieces of furniture, or with southern smilax arranged over doorways, around mir- rors and on the banister railings of .the stairways. The choice select grades, with long stems, are seen to advantage in tall floor vases, set in groups of palms, being almost as effective as chrysanthemums. Beautiful wedding- bouquets are also made from selected flowers. The dahlia held a most exalted posi- tion last season, when having the mar- ket for a time almost to itself, it was used in high class funeral work to an them hanging, to occupy the space above, one color one day, another the next, will be found very attractive, and with the silent salesman price card, bring the people in. A good plan to liven things up a bit, and bring in a lot of visitors, is to ar- range an exhibition of varieties. Grow- ers will furnish quite a collection, all named, which if nicely arranged, will prove a good drawing feature. Cards of invitation should be sent to the store's list of customers, who should also find a good selection of house plants and other seasonable stock. By arrangement with the growers, orders might be taken for any of the varieties for plants to be delivered next spring at the proper time to set tliem out. Some storekeepers find this very good business. It has also been used by the department stores. WINTER WINDOW-BOX OF EVERGREENS. extent never thought possible. Wreaths and sprays in artistic arrangement, composed entirely of these flowers, re- lieved with various greens or autumn leaves, were considered as choice and beautiful as any other combination. They were also often the choice for the box of flowers sent in acknowledg- ment, or to cheer up the sick friend at home or in the hospital. The dahlia requires somewhat care- ful handling. They should never be crowded or massed together in jars or vases, so that the flowers crush one another, or so low that some of the blooms are covei'ed with water. They must not be left lying about on coun- ters or tables, as they soon wilt, or if in water and subject to drafts, they suffer in the same way. It is important to keep the supply about equal to the demand, so that lit- tle is left to carry over from day to day. Orders for cut flowers should al- ways be filled with that day's stock, never with flowers of the day before. Handsome window displays can be featured with choice varieties of dahlias; one day, all pink, another red, and again orange shades. These ar- ranged with autumn leaves, or plants of high colored crotons and ferns, will make very effective decorations. Spe- cial sales of boxes of a dozen flowers, a number made up, and others empty, but tied up and decorated with a few autumn leaves, golden rod and a dahlia, as if ready to go out, will, with a price card, make a profitable show- ing. Small vase baskets in shades to har- monize with the red, pink or orange, enough to fill the window, a number of "Say it With Flowers" to PersJUng-. The florists of Washington, D. C, took advantage of the Pershing parade to boost the slogan, "Say It With Flow- ers," at the same time performing a rather appropriate public service in furnishing the flowers with which to say to General Pershing that the peo- ple of the national capital welcomed him and his victorious army back to the United States. The idea was conceived that it would be rather clever if the florists donated from their stocks, suf- ficient flowers to make a pathway of blooms along the line of march. To make it more general, an appeal was made to the people to send flowers from their own gardens to the committee looking after the commercial end of the plan. Every retailer, wholesaler and grower made an offering, and the re- sult was that the entire line of march from the capitol to the end of the route, more than lit long blocks away, was showered with flowers by girl scouts. While dahlias predominated, all sorts of blooms were to be seen on the street. This was the first time that such a plan has ever been tried out. A big truck of C. L. Jenkins & Son, tast- ily decorated, and bearing the slogan, "Say It With Flowers." traveled up and down the route, distributing the baskets to the girls. The slogan went well with the thousands of people lined along tile curbs and in the big grand- stands and bleachers, and as a conse- quence, the truck and its occupants were cheered on numerous occasions. The appearance of tlie vehicle on the street was the opening event in the publicity programme of the Wa.shing- ton florists for the flower week to be held in November. There is little doubt but that the slogan will be remembered by the people who saw it. It is catchy — and this will help out when it comes to planting publicity later on. Those who were active in getting the float on the street were Z. D. Blackistone. George C. Shaffer, Lloyd Jenkins. O. A. C. Oehmler. J. Harper Hetheringt.on. Adolph Gnde. Jr.. Otto Bauer, Albert Schnell and others. Next Week In the Flower Shop. Gladioli and asters are still quanti- ty flowers and can be used to advan- tage in all spray and design work. The fluffy Comet asters are not so stiff stemmed as the others, but their light feathery appearance lends an elegance to many arrangements. A casket cover of either white or purple shades of this flower has a downy appearance nof possible with any other. Is there a mirrored mantel in the store? This wall decoration is a fea- ture of many shops. At nearly all times, this shelf should be decorated with seasonable flowers, so arranged as to iTiake an attractive display that visitors will notice and very likely talk about. Small vases on a rod, or other- wise suspended half way around the glass, filled with short stemmed flowers, will add to the arrangement. A good sized oval cheval floor mir- ror, standing by itself, or in front of a screen or with a palm or two as a background, is a good store fixture. WINTER WINDOW-BOX OF EVERGREENS. 1919. The American Florist. 513 "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" TRUCK IN PERSHING PARADE, WASHINGTON, D. C, Filled With Flowers. Donated by Florists of the Capital, Which Made a Pathway of Blooms Along the Nii\eteen Blocks of the Line of March. Ladies, and also gentlemen, like to look at themselves, particularly after they have pinned on a corsage or bou- tonniere. It is not too early to begin to push things a bit. People Avill take notice, and are quick to see that thei-e is some- thing out of the common in the win- dow. Many stop and look, and some will come in to ask questions. All kinds of flowers ai* now to be had at com- paratively low prices, particularly if the buyer takes a chance on a fairly good sized quantity. Feature a win- dow of Premier; label it "the latest new rose." Arrange a basket or two of this variety artistically: put up several boxes of one dozen each, with a price card; tie up several empty boxes of the same size, with a little outside deco- r.ition. A window, tastefully arranged with these various articles, will likely dispose of a lot of the flowers, and bring new faces into the store, who will want to know something about this wonderful variety. Plan frequent changes in the win- dow, and as far as possible, have the stock ready the night before, so as to make a rapid change and catch the crowd going down town. It should be finished and out of the way before the shopping commences. Always have the explanatory i^ards printed and ready, ap they are the speaking, and at the same time, silent salesmen on dtity until taken off the job. The "Washington, D. C., florists' club started something in its inauguration of a "Say It with Flowers" week, Oc- tober 6-11, to open up the season with a grand hurrah. This capital idea should be taken up and pushed in every city in the land. Let every retail florist decorate the front of his store. Greens of all kinds are plentiful; boxwood or evergreens in tubs will ornament the sidewalk, and are salable as well. A display of ferns in various sizes will be attractive, and there will be fewer to take in at night. Go across the street; take a good look at the store, and plan out a decoration that will make it easily the most "attractive and showy shop of any in the block. Make an enlarged slogan. "Say It with Flow- ers." a feature. If this is entered into in a co-operative spirit by all the firms in the various cities, it will ^ive the business the greatest boom in its his- tory. In some cities, they are planning an auto parade with all the cars deco- rated, for one day of the week, each car displaying conspicuously the na- tional slogan, "Say It with Flowers." Each store's customers should be noti- fied of this special "opening of the season" week, and invited to call and see the shop in its gala attire. There should be a good stock of the best the season affords, both in plants and flow- ers, all featured with accessories to look most salable. All branches of the busi- ness should work together to make this movement a grand success. It will be the most unique and beautiful trade display ever planned. National Publicity for Flowers. A few inquiries are coming along in regard to the billboard which our com- mittees hope to supply very shortly, but there should be manj' more. Anyone, of his own recollection, can point to a score or more sites owned by florists, which would furnish grand opportuni- ties for display of billboard signs; and, surely, there are many owners of such sites who would not for a moment scru- ple to pay the .$.50 asked for a sign, especially as such a sign ordered alone would cost about twice as much. The question has been asked whether any- thing besides the slogan may be painted on the sign. Yes. If a purchaser in- sists upon it, his name and address may appear on the sign as long as the slogan is left intact and entirely separate, A proper ruling as to this will be made at the meeting of our committees next month. Philip Breitmeyer, at the De- troit convention, said "Billboards fur- nish the best way of getting publicity that I know of, and I have worked out the problem for five years or more." On the same occasion, Chairman George Asmiis said, "Imagine .5,000 of these billboards on the principal roads and highways, the railroads and in other places, and what it will mean for our slogan, and for our business! An expert on this line told me that we were the most fortunate people in the world — that we had an asset — in these sites that would cost outsiders hundreds oi thousands of dollars to get, as we al- ready had the sites. I want to say that I have 200 orders for these signs right now from the men I have talked to about them." The men Mr. Asmus re- ferred to were mostly located in Cook County, Illinois. Shall Illinois become the prime mover in this most excellent project, when there .ire as many or more sites avail- able in other states? This question is put to all these florists in other sections who are known to have sites, and who it is reasonable to suppose, would, in their own interests, be willing to tise them for this laudable purpose. Our committees would like to hear from these florists without delay, as arrange- ments for supply must be completed at the meeting of the committees in Buf- falo, October 15. Just notify your sec- retary whether one or more signs could be placed. Every day now brings warm con- gratulations on the success of our cam- paign. The William Roethke Floral Company, Saginaw, Mich., in sending in an additional subscription, writes "The campaign has helped us, and we cheerfully pay, as business has been better this year than in former years." That is the right spirit — a "willingness to pay for benefits received. More par- ticularly is it appreciated when we think of the many who have not yet even sent in a first subscription. Often our personal representatives tell us, that when obtaining a subscription, a florist will say : "Yes, I have been intending all along to subscribe," We do not doubt it, but why should good inten- tions be prolonged to such a point when it is so easy to sit down, write and mail a cheque? We need the money to carry on the work — without it we must stand still. As W. W. Gammage, of London, Ont., said, when he announced at the convention, his promise that within two 514 The American Florist. Sept. 27, months he would swell the Canadian subscription to the fund with $1,0D0 additional. "Just think. The man who subscribes .$10 a year, is only giving 20 cents a week. "What does that amount to weekly? We throw more than that away in cigars every day — most of us, at least. Therefore, you who have not already subscribed, just consider that if you give $50 a year, it only amounts to a dollar weekly." Why not get in line at once, and con- tribute whatever you think you can af- ford — make one, two, or three payments in |a year, if it suits you better. John Young, Sec'y. Opportunities In Plant Propag:ation. Paper by Professor L. C. Corbett, Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, pre- sented at the annual convention of the Society of Americ-an Florists, Detroit, Mich., August 19-21, 1919. Our knowledge of plant propagation, and the factors limiting it, measures our ability to provide plant material for decorative and commercial uses. That such demands are well met yon will say is attested by the extensive use of ornamentals, and by the great acreage of orchards and vineyards. Yes, we know how to propagate many plants; in fact, we knoTV how to propa- gate most plants in one or more ways. Even a plant like horse radish, which has entirely lost its power of seed pro- duction, is extensively propagated vege- tatively. We know many things about plants and plant propagation, but most of our knowledge of plant propagation is empirical, and some of it is not true. For generations, we have been propa- g.iting plants from cuttings. The most of us think we know that a cutting must callus before it will root, and that the root develops from the callus, all of which is not true, but that in no way influences the success in propa- gating plants from cuttings. It merely indicates one of the great handicaps of our present and past work in horti- culture. Plant propagation has devel- oped as an art, has succeeded, has been self-satisfied, and many possessing great skill in the art, have considered their knowledge as a personal trade secret. This point of view has tended to foster and maintain the appentice system which prevails in England and on the continent. We have depended upon foreign sources, both for our prop- agators and for a considerable portion of our plant material. This. I believe. has tended to retard the extension of plant business in this countrj^ It has certainly retarded the development of the art of plant propagation in this country, because investigators have not been induced to work in this field as a result of demands from the industries, as have many other branches of horti- culture. It has retarded the introduc- tion and improvement of valuable native plants, to which we must look for material to make beautiful -wide stretches of our vast land, and to which the ordinary plants of commerce are not adapted. These native plants present problems in plant propagation the same as do all other strang:ers and new comers. But beside the actual problems of propaga- tion presented by wild plants worthy of introduction, the vast stretches of territory encompassed within the con- fines of the United States, and the great diversity of soil and climate represented within this domain, present problems of plant adaptation which all students of horticulture recognize, but which, I am sorry to say, have not received the at- tention they should. The only attempt at a systematic study of the adapta- bility of the commercial ornamentals to the great plains, and to the inter- mountain area of the country, and that is by no means a comprehensive study, is one jointly carried on by the forest service and the bureau of plant indus- try. While this study is more compre- hensive than any heretofore under- taken, it is necessarily confined to for- est ranger stations in the national forest, and to the limited range of species at the command of the bureau of plant industry. This is one aspect of the problem of plant propagation for this country which should be given more attention. It will take years at best to solve it, but unless it receives systematic attention at the hands of investigators and members of the trade, little worth while can be accomplished. Yet there is no • information of greater value to the trade than accurate knowl- edge regarding the territory to which species and horticultural varieties are adapted. Many costly errors are an- nually made for lack of this knowledge, and every error of this character stands out as a striking monument to our ig- norance, and marks the interment of many orders for nursery stock. Not only should such adaptability work be encouraged and extended for plants on their own roots, but many varieties can be rendered valuable assets in re- gions where they do not thrive on their own roots by placing them on congenial adapted roots. In the field of fruit cul- ture there is no more interesting or vital problem. In some regions, the whole problem of fruit culture Is in- volved in the adaptability of a stock. The vinifera grape industries of France and of the Pacific Coast are striking examples of what stock adaptation means to horticultural industries. Ap- ple culture has been retarded in the northern section of the great plains area because we have no satisfactory hardy roots. The cultivation of fruits and ornamentals are both retarded in the irrigated as well as the semi-arid sections because many plants of value elsewhere are not alkali resistant. Coordinate with the problem of plant and stock adaptability is the problem of congeniality. Here again, we arc talking in a language without definite meaning, for no one knows what con- geniality really is. We know that cer- tain varieties and species unite easily and make permanent unions; such plants we say are congenial. We know, too, that certain plants w'ork together with difficulty, that only a small per- centage take, or that the unions are not good; the plants do not thrive and are as a rule short-lived. Such sorts are not congenial. In every region where adaptability problems require the use of stocks other than their own roots in order to render plants of value, there goes hand in hand with the adaptability this question of congeniality. JAPANESE VASE OF ASSORTED DAHLIAS. 1919. The American Florist. 515 FLOAT OF HENRY F. MICHELL CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA., IN INDUSTRAL PARADE. Drawn by Four Fine Peroheron Horses, and with an Escort of Four Handsome Farmettes, it was Easily a Big Attraction in the Leading Event of Knights Templar Week. Some day our nursery books will con- tain such entries as this : Stocks for vinifera grapes — Phyllox- era resistant stock, Hupestris St. Georg-e. Phylloxera resistants adapted to al- kali, adobe and sandy soils. This, together with a list of varieties carrying the names of the stocks with which they are congenial as Muscat of Alexandria, congenial with Rupestris St. George, Lenoir, etc. If one has adobe soil, and wishes to grow Muscat of Alexandria on a resist- ant root, it will be possible for him to determine that he must contract with his nurseryman to grow for him the desired number of plants in the proper combination of root and scion; that is, a stock congenial with Muscat cf Alex- andria, and at the same time adapted to adobe soil. Now that information in regard to such details as I have enu- merated is being rapidly gathered, the practices of the trade should be modi- fled to make plants carrying the com- bined good features available to the trade. This does not mean producing such material on a chance or specula- tion basis, but rather an order specify- ing the conditions to be met filed in advance so the plants can be grown to order. To a degree, such business methods are an innovation in the plant trade, but I believe the time is not far distant when the nurserymen and plantsmen, who desire to be of greatest service to the industries, will under- take to grow plants of a special char- acter or combination on a contract basis. I have said we have drawn our plant propagators chiefly from abroad. This is a natural result of the failure of the appentice system in this country and the tardy development of vocational institutions. Our colleges giving in- .struction in agriculture and botany should make it a point to train teachers for the vocational schools, which in in turn, will instruct the growing gen- eration in the rudiments of the art of plant propagation. 'We should go one step further and request, as the nur- serymen did, that these instructors give special courses in plant propagation. Such a request, made in good faith by BO representative a body of plantsmen as the membership of the S. A. F., can- hot help but produce an effect even greater than the offering of courses of instruction. It will, I am sure, stimu- late investigation in this field. The members of this society can be of great assistance to investigators in this field by putting up to them the problems that are of greatest interest and most pressing. The states, I am sure, will respond as far as their facili- ties permit in handling local problems, and the department of agriculture will give aid in the solution of .regional and inter-state problems for which it has facilities. The society can help in the solution of many of the problems of plant adap- tation, by encouraging reports on new sorts from members, and by a com- mittee to assemble and present such reports. There is a great mass of in- formation in the possession of the membership of this society, and an effort should be made to assemble this information for the benefit of the in- dustry, novv- that this country must depend more upon its own resources than ever before. A man possessing information which will be of value to the trade, but which, because of his environment, the possessor can not put into practice for the advantage of his fellows, should give such information to the press or to educational or investiga- tional institutions in order that we may present to the American trade even a greater variety of plant material, of equal or better grade, than it has here- tofore been offered. Such an accomplishment is easily within the range of possibilities when the wealth of native material is con- sidered, in connection with the fact that we have within the territorial lim- its of tho United States a range of soil and climatic conditions which equal that of Europe from the Mediterranean to central Russia. No such opportunity has ever before been offered American plant propagators. It would be un- American not lo grasp such an oppor- tunity. Its possibilities are not all eco- nomic, for there is the possibility to broaden the love for and interest in things beautiful. Americans are no longer entirely consumed in the strug- gle for bread and meat; in addition, they desire and demand some of these things that go to make life worth while. It is in the work of increasing the inter- est of the public in things beautiful that the great opportunity of societies like this one rests. Much has been accom- plished in teaching the value of cut Howers and decorative material, but much more can be accomplished. The work of our plant breeders, propaga- tors, and introducers needs a little more publicity back of it to make it highly effective. ,We have many individuals devoting their attention to plant breeding with great success, as the work of Dr. Van Fleet, E. G. Hill, and others amply proves. That we have the potential possibilities awaiting development in the field of plant propagatioa is illus- trated more clearly and forcibly by one of the members of the trade, A. H. Hill, in his address January last before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society from which I quote : "I was surprised, recently, when one of the editors of a horticultural paper said, 'Where are we going to get the patience, skill, and experience to grow stocks in this country?' Astonishing, such a statement as this, showing a la- mentable lack of confidence in Ameri- can enterprise, especially in view of recent American accomplishments in every line of activity. "We have only to look back to the horticultural achievements of 30 and 40 years ago, when the Parsons Nur- series at Flushing, N. Y., were supply- ing the growers of Europe with choice, hardy varieties of conifers and rhodo- dendrons, which are today, in many cases, the sorts grown in Europe for export to America. Thirty years ago, Robert Douglas, of Illinois, supplied the growers of Europe with a choice collection of American conifers. "The United States department of agriculture, through the forest service, has established in various parts of the west, government nurseries for supply- ing young trees for reforestation. Bach nursery has an annual output of sev- eral million young seedlings for forest planting. Bight individual states main- tain nurseries for the growing of young trees to supply planting material for state controlled lands and distribution to property owners for forest planting. "In recent years, fruit tree seedlings, to be used by American nurserymen for budding and grafting, have been pro- duced on an extensive scale by nur- 516 The American Florist. Sept. 27, serymen in Kansas. Upwards of 16,- OUO.OUO young roses have been grown annually by Ohio nurserymen. There are 15 commercial nurseries, making' a •specialty of the propagation of young- conifers from seeds, cuttings, and grafts. A good assortment of young ornamental and flqwering shrubs is being grown on a commercial scale bj' e.xperienced propagating nurserymen through the east and central west. "It is a matter of interest to many that the federal horticultural board has recently promulgated a very valuable protective measure to secure this coun- try against depredations of European and Asiatic insect pests and diseases. While there are some objectors at pres- ent, we believe that eventually every- one will realize the wisdom of this action. "It is preposterous to think of endan- gering our extensive horticultural, agri- cultural, forestry, and nursery interests, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, for a few thousands spent each year on imported nursery stock. It was only through quick, concerted action on the part of our department of agriculture that our American white pine forests were saved from utter desti'uction, by reason of the white pine blister rust which was imported on nursery stock fi'om Europe. "With all this energy being expended on the propagation of young stock, the American nurserymen are assured of a constant and increasing supply. There has already been established on the Pacific coast an extensive plant with over $1,000,000 invested for the culture of azaleas, bulbs, boxwoods, and other florists' forcing and decorative mate- rial which have heretofore been im- ported. I predict the next few years will see a number of decided clianges, with American growers producing the stocks required for American needs, and the money which was sent to Eu- rope will stay in America to build up and develop horticulture in our own country." Mr. Hill has summed up the situatioii in a clear and forcible manner. Com- bined with this, there should go the ■work of education and investigation above mentioned to be carried on by the cooperation of state and federal agen- cies, and lastly, the society can do much to extend and popularize its own field and work by encouraging the ameliora- tion and introduction of our own much neglected native ornamentals. I trust the society will find ways and means for encouraging- each and every one of these worthy enterprises because of the great pleasure which will as a result come to thousands of our people as well as the profit which will accrue to the trade. The opportunities in the field of plant propagation open to this society, briefly stated, are : This society can act as a clearing house for the exchange of information on plant propagation among its mem- bers. This society can assemble and pub- lish information relating to the adapta- bility of plants to various regions and soil types. This society can, through Its public- ity agents, do much to popularize native ornamentals worthy of introduction. This society can, through cooperation with the educationial and investiga- tional institutions of the country, do much towards popularizing the work of instruction, as well as shaping the char- acter of investigation in the fisld of floriculture. We believe that this is an opportune time for the society to assume a lead- ing role in such matters, not only be- cause of the advantages that will come to the industry, but because of the sat- isfaction that will come to the public in general from more and better orna- mentals. The great field is among the owners of small and modest homes, both in the town and in the country, and now is the accepted time. Our motto should be, "Right forward into line — March." American Ro."se Society. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. A meeting of the executive commit- tee of the American Rose Society was held at the City Club, New York, Sep- tember 17. F. L. Atkins, chairman of the committee to outline a policy in regard to the establishment of rose test gardens, made a preliminary re- port. It was the opinion of the com- mittee that the official rose test gardens .should be established only in certain climatic zones. The department of agriculture at Washington is working on a zonal map of these sections. It was also the opinion of the committee that the American Rose Society should recognize any show gardens in public parks or public gardens, provided they are kept to a certain standard of ex- cellence. S. S. Pennock. chairman of the committee appointed at the last meeting to formulate a plan for the dis- semination of Dr. Van Fleet's seedlings, made a report of progress. He read a letter from Professor L. C. Corbett, of the United States department of agri- culture, proposing such a plan. It was voted to instruct the commit- tee to arrange with the authorities of the department of agriculture at Wash- ington for the testing of Dr. Van Fleet's seedlings in all the official rose test gardens of the society with a view to future dissemination. The following committees were named by President Pyle and confirmed by the executive committee : Central committee of the rose test gardens: J. P. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; Dr. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y.; Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, Minn.; J. A. Cur- rey, Portland, Ore.; Charles E. F. Gers- dorff, Washington, D. C; Professor N. M. McGinnis, College Station, Texas. Arlington, rose test garden, Wash- ington. D. C. : Charles B. F. Gers- dorff, Washington, D. C; A. P. Greeley, Washington, D. C.; Miss Carrie Har- rison, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Hartford rose test garden, Hartford, Conn.: J. F. Huss, Hartford, Conn.; George A. Parker, Hartford : Alex- ander Cumming, Jr., Cromwell, Conn. Cornell rose test garden, Ithaca, N. Y. : Dr. A. C. Beal, Ithaca, N. Y.; D. E. Griffin Lewis, Syracuse. N. Y. : Charles G. Adams, Auburn, N. Y. Portland rose test garden, Portland, Ore. : J. A. Currey, A. J. Clark and Alfred Tucker, Portland, Ore. Rose Registration : Robert Simpson, Clifton, N. J.; W. R. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn.; George H. Peterson, Fair- lawn, N. J. It was moved and carried that a committee be appointed to foster in every way the cut-flower rose inter- ests. The following committee was named and confirmed : W. R. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Harry O. May, Sum- mit, N. J.; S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa.; Max Schling, New York; Henry Penn, Boston, Mass. The report of the committee on rules and regulations governing the exhibi- tion of garden roses was adopted. E. A. WHITE, Sec'y. Floriculture at Tennessee State Fair. Although prizes were offered by the state fair association, there was not a. single entry by the florists of Nashville at the annual event held in that city. There were, however, splendid displays staged by amateurs, both in plants and cut blooms, noteworthy being hand- some ferns, geraniums and hanging baskets, as well as fine speciment roses, dahlias and asters. W. T. Stewart and E. M. Burke carried off several blue i-ibbons. The exhibit of the park com- missioners was a most creditable one, most of the stock used coming from Centennial park. The decoration of the woman's building in which the dis- play was made, was very effectively ar- ranged, the memorial fountain offering a splendid center, around which were placed palms, ferns and large vases of cut cannas in the very perfection of bloom, showing the full length of stem. In the fountain, were several very beautiful specimens of Victoria Regina water lily, in four colors, pink, blue, red and white. These were planted and grown by the gardener of Centennial park. M. C. D. McCallum Co's Dinner-Dance. The McCallum Co., well known Pitts- burgh, Pa., supply house, entertained its employes and their families, Septem- ber 17, the occasion being another "general good time party" in the form of a dinner and dance at the Keystone Canoe club at Verona, Pa., those in attendance numbering more than 7.5 persons. The company has found that by mixing a little play with work, bet- ter results are obtained in the same amount of time, and that the work is more cheerfully done; in fact, the en- tire force works as one happy family. The rules adopted by the employes gov- erning the evening's entertainment were as follows : All employes will do as they please. Employes will report any incivility on the part of customers. Anyone coming to work before 10 a. m. win be discharged. The firm will furnish free of charge. Mail Pouch, Camels, and Coca Cola. Cut flowers will be furnished free of charge to all employes and their friends. You will hereafter "work" the com- pany four days a week instead of six. Anyone wanting a raise can get it, by telling Mr. Boyd how much they want. Employes will confer a favor by tell- ing the management whether they in- tend to come to work the next day. Do not drink the water from the hydi-ant. There is beer in the ice box. Ed. McCaixum, Genial Manager. Horticultural Society of New York. DAHLIA EXHIBITION. The exhibition of dahlias by the Hor- ticultural Society of New York, Sep- tember 20-21, was the best of its kind ever staged by this society. The num- ber of exhibitors was not large, but they brought many varieties. A num- ber of new sorts and seedlings were noteworthy. Among the leading exhibitors were Mills & Co., commercial growers of Mamaroneck, N. Y., who took first prize for the largest and best collection, short stems, in the "open to all" competition, with A. E. Doty, New Haven, Conn., second. Mills & Co. took, in addition, three first and two second prizes, a bronze medal and several certificates. Mrs. F. H. Allen, Pelham Manor. N. Y. (Jas Lenane, Gr.) took first for the best collection in the "non-commer- cial" competition, with F. D. Wheeler, Rye, N. Y, (J. F. Orr, Gr.), second. All told, Mrs. Allen took nine first prizes and one second. L. P. HoUingsworth. Mamaroneck, N. Y., took six second prizes. Other prize winners were : Mrs. C. H. Stout, Short Hills, N. J.; Thos. Skinner, Mamaroneck, N. Y., special for asters. Mills & Co. received a cul- tural certificate for a large red, named Paul Grample. George Sohlagel, Brook- lyn, N. Y. (S. J. Milosy, Gr.), received 1919. The American Florist 517 a certificate of merit for the new pro- duction named Mrs. George Schlagel. F. P. Quinby, White Plains, N. Y., ex- hibited singles, which received special mention. Mrs. T. Thomas, Short Hills, N. J., was awarded a certificate of merit and special mention. F. D. Wheeler received a special prize for a display of pansies. There was a creditable attendance at the exhibition. The multiplication of varieties of dahlias — like the "making of books" — seems to have no end. A. F. F. California Dahlia Society Show. The fourth annual show of the Dah- lia Society of California was held Sep- tember 4-6 and was the most successful in the history of the society. President F. C. Burns announced that the at- tendance was beyond expectations. The exhibition was a vsronderful riot of color and it would be difficult to sur- pass the general excellence of the dis- plays. Pelicano, Rossi & Co. made a splendid show in the center of the hall and carried off the silver cup for the best general arrangement for effect. They made a fine showing of Dr. Tevis, their prize winner. They also staged Millionaire in great condition. Every thing that was worth while in dahlias was included in this exhibit. Large specimen Cibotium Schiedei were used here to great advantage. Frank Peli- cano was in charge. The Bessie Boston Dahlia Farnis showed a magnificent lot of blooms. They were of the greatest form and size and all wei'e perfectly finished. The star attraction of this dis- play was a vase of 50 blooms of their new seedling, Mabel Taft. This is one of the most promising dahlias seen here and its superb Coloring attracts imme- diate attention. It is a siilphur orange center with outer petals of pastel pink. John Lewis Childs was another of the varieties that aroused much admiration. This is an orange tan. heavily striped and splashed scarlet with petals tipped white. John McLaren proclaimed it the best dahlia in the show. Among the seed houses, the largest exhibit w^s that of C. C. Morse «& Co., of San Francisco. This was arranged in a very attractive manner and con- tained an extensive collection of the best American and European novelties. This display was not entered for com- petition but was awarded a special prize by the judges for its general excellence. The California Seed Co. of San Fran- cisco, had a large number of varieties which showed great cultural skill. This comprehensive exhibit was also award- ed a special prize for its fine quality. The Fenton Dahlia Gardens had a beautiful showing of their best varieties and also made use of electrical effects .in their exhibit to the greatest advan- tage. Louis Garabaldi staged a very creditable showing, his large vase of General Joffre being one of the features of the show. Bedford Bros, had an ex- cellent exhibit and were well up among the prize winners. The Sea Cliff Dahlia Gardens, of which A. Hodgins is pro- prietor, was a consistent winner due to the general excellence of the blooms shown. Matador was especially ad- mired. It is a very large decorative, pale salmon in color, and of wonderful substance. The Spencer Dahlia Gar- dens' exhibit was always the center of an admiring throng. Their new seed- ling to be introduced in 1020, Mrs. Edna Spencer, was the best thing in their display. Princess Pat, staged by the Star Dahlia Farm, was also the object of much admiration. R. McWhirter Beems to have a promising novelty in this seedling. His exhibit won many first and second prizes. Unusual interest was manifested in the "Garden Beautiful" exhibit oent by the inmates of San Quentin prison. The convicts were given bulbs last spring by the members of the society, and they certainly put up a wonderful exhibit for their first attempt. These flowers were all grown at the prison, and the transformation of a gloomy patch of ground behin'd prison walls into a beautiful horticultural area, is as inspiring as it is remarkable. The management of the entire show was in the capable hands of Angelo J. Rossi, of Pelicano, Rossi & Co. The exhibi- tion was a great success, financially and otherwise. THE AWARDS. Best general display coverlDg 150 square feet, arranged for effect — Pelicano, Ivbssi & Co., 1st; Star Dahlia Farm, 2nd: Jesse Seal. 3rd. Best collection of peony dahlias — Jesse Seal, 1st: A. Hodgens, 2nd: Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 3rd. Best collection of decorative — Jesse Seal, Ist; A. Hodgens, 2nd: Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 3i-a. Best collection, cactus — Jesse Seal, 1st: Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 2nd; Star Dahlia Farm, 3rd. Best collection show varieties — A. Hodgens, 1st; Star Dahlia Fann 2nd: Jesse Seal, 3rd. Best six hybrids — Jesse Seal. 1st; Wm. Hill, 2nd; Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 3rd. Best three hybrid show dahlias — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, Ist; Jesse Seal, 2nd: Star Dalilia Farm. 3rd. Best 36 pompons — Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 1st: Jesse Seal. 2nd: A. Hodgens, 3rd. Best 36 collarettes — Jesse Seal, 1st: Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 2nd: A. Hodgens, 3rd. Best basket, singles — Wm. Hill. 1st: Jesse Seal. 2nd. Best vase. 12 blooms — F. C. Burns, 1st; C. Saalhach, 2nd: H. V. Smith, 3rd. Best vase. 25 blooms — Star Dahlia Farm, 1st: Richard Ijohrmann, 2nd: Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms, 3rd. Best vase. 50 blooms, one variety — Bessie Bos- ton Dalilia Farms, 1st: Pelicano, Rossi & Co., 2nd: Star Dahlia Farm, 3rd. Best established three-year old seedling — F. C. Burns. 1st: Star Dahlia Farm, 2nd; Bessie Bos- ton Dahlia Farms, 3rd, Best 1918 seedling— F. C. Burns. 1st: Star Dahlia Farm. 2nd: J. B. Anderson. 3rd. Best 1019 seedling — William Hill. 1st: Peli- cano, Rossi •& Co., 2nd: F. C. Burns. 3rd. Largest dahlia in the show — Jesse Seal. Ist; Star Dalilia Farm. 2nd: Bessie Boston Dahlia Farms. 3rd. Most artistic basket of dahlias — Williajn Hill. 1st; Pelicano. Rossi & Co., 2nd: F. C. Burns, Sril. Most artistic exhibit— William Hill, 1st; Jesse Seal. 2nd: William WulEf. 3rd. Best exhibit of private gardeners — F. C. Burns. 1st; Bessie Boston Dalilia Farms, 2nd. Best exhibit of dahlias, California origin, any type — Richard Lolirmann. 1st; Louis Gajahaldi, 2ud; Charles Saalhach, 3rd. Best California dahlias, never before exhibited — Bessie Boston Dalilia Farms, 1st: A. Hodgens 2ml: F, C. Burns, 3rd. Amateur Classes. Most meritorious exhibit — .\lexander Simpson, 1st: n. W. Butler, 2nd. Best collection. 25 varieties — Alexander Simp- son. 1st: James Radford. 2nd: F. A. VolUhardt, 3rd. Best collection, 15 varieties — H. T. Hennig, 1st: H. W. Butler, 2nd; H. M. Smith, 3rd. Best collection peony dahlias — Alexander Simp- son, 1st; H. T. Hennig, 2nd: H. W. Butler. 3rd. Best collection cactus dahlias — Alexander Simp- son. 1st: James Radford. 2nd: H. W. Butler, 3rd. Best tliree hybrid dahlias — H. W. Butler, 1st; Ernest Westelins, 2nd: James Radford. 3id. Best collection show dahlias — Alexander Simp- sou. 1st: .Tames Radford, 2nd; H. M, Smith. 3rd. Best three hybrid show dalilias — Ale.xander Simpson, 1st: H. T. Hennig. 2lKl. Best Collection pompons — H. T. Hennig. 1st: Alexander Simpson, 2ud; A, 0. Harker, 3rd. Best collection collaJ'ettes — H. W. Butler, 1st: A. F. Shulte. 2nd: C. Golker, 3rd. Best collection of California daiilias — Alexan- der Simpson, 1st; G. K. Thompson. 2ud; James liadfoid. 3rd. Best vase of single dahlias — H. W. Butler. 1st; O. A. Harker. 2nd; H. M. Smith, 3rd. Most artistic basket of dahlias originating in Cnlifornia- n. W. Butler, 1st; E. Westelins, 2iid; o. A. Harker. 3rd. Best 1910 seedling — O. A. Harker. 1st. Beft dahlia in show, any class — H. W. Butler. Bc^-t general disnlay by an amateur — A. T. Shulte. The Late Boniface Baumann. Boniface Baumann, well-known grower of Niles Center, 111., died Fri- day, September 19, at the age of 76, after an illness of a week. He was a florist at Niles Center for nearly 50 years, and of late was in business with his son, Herbert, which was conducted under the name of B. Baumann & Son, their specialty being carnations. He was highly respected in the community in which he lived, and leaves a wife and seven children : Mrs. Leo Weber, Mike, Matt, Frank, George, Edward, Herbert and Peter Baumann to mourn his loss. Herbert Baumann, who is confined to the St. Mary's hospital in Chicago, where he is receiving treat- ment for a broken blood vessel, near the heart, was unable to attend the funeral, which was held from the home to St. Peter's Catholic church the fol- lowing Monday, with interment at St. Peter's cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, and floral offerings from the trade were much in evidence. Fort Wayne, Ind. — The attractive new store of the Blossom Floral Co., at 110 West W^ayne street, had its formal opening September 24, many visitors attending. Roses were given as souvenirs. Richard T. Blossom and Ruth Flick Blossom, the proprietors, announce that they will always have on display the best in flowers for all occasions where flowers are ap- propriate. South Bend, Ind. — The South Bend Floral Co. will move about October 1 to more commodious quarters at 122 North Michigan street. Cincinnati, O. — Gustav C. Mickley, formerly with the Hill-Heller Floral Co., will enter business for himself October 1 at lOS West Seventh street. HOUSTON, Tex. — T. A. Pendarvis, of the firm of Boyle & Pendarvis, florists, is also a member of the sales force of the Houston Tire & Vulcanizing Com- pany. Okmulgee, Okla. — The Flower Shop, conducted by George W. Marshall, has been removed to 108 North Grand ave- nue. The new store is one of the finest equipped in the state. Baltimore, Md. — Miss Lillian Bryant, who recently discontinued business at 1822 North Charles street, has opened the Cliateau Flower Shop at North ave- nue and Charles street. Cincinnati, O. — A. J. Smith, a green- house proprietor of this city, has com- plained to the police that he was robbed of .fo.OOO worth of liquor, September 6, the property being stored in his estab- lishment. Humboldt, Ia. — The Ickes-Braun Mill Co., Chicago, has been given the con- tract to rebuild and enlarge the pres- ent range of the De Meester Floral Co., which when completed will be one of the most up-to-date in this section. Seattle, Wash. — The Hollywood Gardens are now located in their new quarters at the corner of Second ave- nue and Stewart street. The store, with its new fixtures and up-to-date equipment, presents a fine appearance. Cleveland, O. — The florists' club at its meeting September 8 elected the following officers for the ensuing year: H. P. Merrick, president' Frank Ritz- enthaler, vice-president; George Bates, treasurer; James McLauglilin, secre- tary. Baltimore, Md. — The establishment formerly conducted by Mrs. Kate Pat- terson at 306 West Saratoga street, has been purchased by J. M. Dassin, of Detroit, Mich., and is now being oper- ated under the name of Quality Flower Shop. 518 The American Florist. Sept. 27, TheAmerigan Florist Established 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada. $j.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Dnion, $2.50. When sending us oliaiige ot address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. B'rom the first issue The Amekican Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier II possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 33 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Peony profits of an acre 509 — Factors necessary to in-ofits 509 The retail trade (illus.) !)11 — Window and porch boxes 511 — Dahlias 511 — ^Next week in the flower shop.... 511 — "Say It With Flowers" to Pershing 512 National publicity for flowers 513 Opportunities in plant propagation 514 Float of Henry F. Michell Co. (illus.) 515 American Rose Society 51G MeCalluiu Co.'s dinner dance 516 Horticultural Society of New York 516 California Dahlia Society's show 517 The late Boniface Eaumann 517 American Dahlia Society 518 Florists' Telegraph Delivery at Buffalo 518 Plant Quarantine No. 37 518 Chrysanthemum Society of America 518 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 520 Boston 520 Pittsburgh 621 St. Louis 521 Cleveland 521 Chicago 522 San Francisco 526 Philadelphia .530 New York 532 New York Federation of Societies 534 The seed trade 540 . — ^New York seed trade 540 — Philadelphia seed trade 540 — American Seed Trade Association 540 — Burlap .542 Market gardeners 544 — Geraniums and lettuce 544 — Potato wart disease eradication 544 Terre Haute, Ind 544 The nursery trade 546 — Ass'n of American Cemetery Supts 546 — Henry W. Busch (portrait) 546 —Firs .546 Milwaukee 546 Baltimore 547 Nashville 547 Retailers say cold weather is needed to drive tlie flower buyers home. Baskets and other florists' supplies are said to be on the way from Europe in large quantity. Geeenhouse Builders have been very bnsy all the year and unusual ac- tivity continues in this line. A STATUE of Xochipilli, Aztec god of flowers, has been dug up by an Amer- ican archeologist in a suburb of Mexico City, formerly the home of the Aztec race. There are 6,"3O0.OOO automobiles now registered .and the number is increas- ing at the rate of 100,000 per month, New York first, then Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania. Oppoktunity still knocks at the doors of men — one firm of florists in a Chicago suburb made $60,000 the past season on an investment of less than .$100,000. Special Delivery parcel post pack- ages of cut flowers make much bettei: time than express shipments. War Takes Walsh Family. A gardener named Walsh, of New Bedford, Mass., had four sons in the British army, and three daughters, am- bulance drivers, also with the British. All joined the forces in Ireland, and all were killed. His wife, tlie only member of the family left, is in an asylum, through grief. American Dahlia Society. The American Dahlia Society held an interesting meeting at the Engineering Society building. New York, September 23, at which the outlook for the or- ganization seemed very promising. The following oflicers were elected : Richard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md.. president. Vice-presidents: George D. Stillman, Westerly, R. I., north: George W. Kerr, Philadelphia, Pa., east; James Duthie, Oyster Bay, N. Y., Long Island; W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., central west; Major M. F. Vanderbilt, Pacific Coast; Edward C. Vick, New York, secretary; William G. Rathgeber, New Haven, Conn., treasurer. In conjunction with the American Institute of the City of New York the society staged an excellent show, an account of which will appear in our next week's issue. Florists' Telegraph Delivery at Buffalo. The Florists' Telegraph Delivery con- vention in Buffalo, N. Y., October 15-16, will be the most important meeting of retail florists ever held in this country. The great gain in membership the past year has been phenomenal. Secretary Pochelon states, that with the additions for the year 1919, the association now numbers over 1,000 active members, all co-operating with one another in secur- ing and delivering orders. Florists who attend this meeting of the brightest lights among the retailei-s of the country, Avill receive both inspira- tion and information tliat will be greatly to their advantage, not only in better selling of flowers by telegraph, but In all kinds of retail store management. Thei-e will be two days of business that has to do entirely with the retail store. All those who have attended F. T. D. conventions, declare they have received by far more pep and enthusiasm for the business at these meetings than at any ti-ade gatherings. Retailers who desire to be up-to-date should, wherever possi- ble, attend this meeting. Plant Quarantine No. 37. IMPORT PERMITS AMENDED. The federal horticultural board, under date of September 1.5. 1919, has an- nounced that Form 207-^, "Application for special permit to import nursery stock and other plants and seeds," has been issued, which will supersede Form 207-2, copies of which should be de- stroyed. Attention is called to several changes. Under the captions. "Novelty" and "Necessary Propagating Stock." there has been added Paragraph 4. which reads : "State proposed method of propag.a- tion. (This information is especially needed for plants, the propagation of which is varied or unusual, but the in- formation should be. given as to all plants for which special permit is re- quested. 1" Attention is also invited to the bond, which it is now proposed to use. This bond has been changed from a two- year bond to one to continue from two to five years, depending on the kind and character ot the stock, in the amount of $5,000, or in an amount equal to twice the invoice value of the stock if such value be less than $2, .500. but in no case less than $100. Chrysanthemum Society of America. ANNUAL JIEETTNG AT NEW YORK. The annual meeting and exhibition of the Chysanthemum Society of Amer- ica, in conjunction with the American Institute of the City of New York, will be held in the Engineering build- ing, that city, November .5-7, the busi- ness meeting of the society being an- nounced for S p. m. on the evening of the first day. In addition to the regular schedule of premiums, special prizes in 14 classes are offered, a list of which may be had upon appHcation to the secretary, Charles W. Johnson, 2242 West 109th street, Morgan Park, Chicago, The prizes include numerous silver cups, gold, silver and bronze medals, and cash, the donors being the Chrysan- themum Society of America, the Lord & Burnham Co., Chicago and New York; the E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind.; Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich.; Chas. H. Totty Co., Madison, N. J.; H. B. Converse, Marion, Mass.; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn.; Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa.: Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York: H. F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Weeber & Don, New York, and the Na- tional Association of Gardeners. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. W. Vert announces the committees to examine new chry- santhemums for the ensuing year as follows : Boston, Mass. — William Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex Montgomery. Ship flowers to chairman, care of AV. J. Thurston, manager, Bos- ton Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop square and Otis street, Boston, Mass. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Har- rington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55 Twenty-second street. New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pen- nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter (chairman), James Allen, J. C. Murphy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman), E. A. Kanst, Thomas 'W. Head. Ship flowers to chaii-man, 162 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. ■ Must be pi-epaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligible to be shown before these committees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special at- tention is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates -of which will be October 4, 11, IS, 25, and No- vember 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. 2242 West 100th Street, Chicago. 1919. The American Florist. 519 Wants, For Salc,Etc. SmaU Type, 12 Cents Per line. Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. Tor Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section, ^ Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Sitiintion AVanted. — Competent gar- dener now open to engagement. First class references. Address Key A'1'1. care American Flori.st. Sitaatlon M'anted — By experienced grower of roses, chrysanthemums and pot plants. Single. Address Key 417, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Experienced grower of a general line of greenhouse stock. One_ who can show results and is a State experience and first letter. Write at good worker, references in once to J. E. 31attlien-son, Sheboygan, AVis. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Two greenhouses, two acres of land with 80 bearing fruit trees and eight-room residence. $6,000; will pay for itself in three years. Re- tiring. Wm. Kage. Petoskey, Micb, For Sale. In a live town in Illi- nois, 3700 square feet of glass; seven- room modern house; three large lots. Doing good business; no opposition; everything ready for winter. Reason for selling: old age. Address Key 420, care American Florist. ^ Help Wanted A qualified florist as assistant, experi- enced in carnation houses and also pot plants. State wages and references in first letter. Address Key 419, care American Florist. FOR SALE. Pecky Cypress, $35.00 per 1000 ft. l-inch thick, rough, random widthand length. Carloads or small quantites. Immediate shipment. CHICAGO 6 RIVERDALE LUMBER CO. 'Phone Pullman 306. RIVERDALE, CHICAGO liiiliiiliiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiriiiriiiriiiiiiir I FOR SALE I I Bargain, greenhouses for sale at Summit, = I N. J., 45 minutes by rail from New York 5 = City; dwellin^^ house, barn and large potting | = sheds: = = 1 house, 26 X 200 ft. = = 1 house, 20 X '^00 ft. i = 3 houses. ]8J^ x 125 ft. = i 3 houses, 20 x 150 ft. = i 2 houses, 20 x 125 ft. | I hot water heat; 8 acres of land around the = = place; selling price. 816,000; $6,000 cash, = 1 balance oil easy terms. Apply to | I CHARLES H, HiGERT. Dingman's Ferry, Pa. I I or E. L. McKIRGAN, Attorney, i I LitteU Building, Summit, N. J. | '.iiifiiiiMiiniiiHiiKiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiitiiitiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiriiiiiii,? BOILERS— BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, for greenhouse piping and Retubing Boilers. Thoroughly cleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock of New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Phoue Boulevard 9354. FOR SALE Three ranges of slass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range is separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not $50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. WANTED A Thorougbly Experienced Storeman capable of running a first-class estab- lishment. Only a reliable and best character man desired. State agei experience and salary expected. Key 423, care American Florist FLORISTS FIXTURES FOR SALE One ice box 4x6 feet, counter, shelving, wrap- pinjj table and partitions in good condition. In storage. FLORIST 3121 Logan Blvd., CHICAGO, ILL. Telephone Belmont 3345 §niiiiimiiiiiiivmiiipniiiivffiiiMiiiiiMHii^^ i OFFICIAL S. A. F. I 1 1 Shipping Labels x5J4 Inche? ^ FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors ^.^ ^ summed paper; your card, etc., in ^ black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. ^ in red. Prices : Per 500. $3.35 ; per 1000. g $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of ^ leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. ■ I I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. !l i 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO % yi'vsrtrtftftrtAJVs«\«^AVvyvw\rt/^dvvvwjvtftfii«vvjv\rt;vvvviiruvvyv New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AmERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO t--". '-v^^^ivw/^^;^«VAVvvu^^nA^^WlAw^An^^/yv^^vvvvvw 520 The American Florist. Sept. 27, Send for It Today Our New Thirty-two Page Illustrated FALL AND XMAS CATALOGUE FEATURING Prepared t^^'^fe^ Ribbons and Chiffons c 1- ^^^S^f^^i^ Wreaths rohages ^B^^'^^'^E mt , . ^^^^m Novelties Baskets and T^^^^fe Artificial Flowers Flower Stands ^^^^^^^ General Supplies THE OVE QNATT CO , Inc. SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. £c D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Name City. Lancaster County Florists' Association. At 6 p. m., September IS. Leola, Pa., became the center of attraction for the florists of this vicinity, and they gravi- tated toward it via trolley and machine, until there were about 20 on hand. The host, W. B. Girvin, and his capable manager, John Shoenberger, piloted the visitors about the place. The first inspection was an immense plat of candytuft, grown for summer cut+ing. Next came the chrysanthemum houses, planted to pompons and standards, all of them in good shape, excepting one batch of Chadwick, which was badly used up by the "midge." Next were the carnations, of which only three varieties are grown, Supreme, Match- less and Mrs. C. W. Ward. They were uniformly good and producing flowers. One peculiar thing noted, was that a batch of Mrs. Ward, grown inside all summer, was not as good as those brought in from the field. Usually it is the opposite. On the side beds, were freesias and Godfrey lilies. This is the only place in the county where roses are grown as a shipping proposition, and they are well grown, Kaiserin and White Killarney as a summer blooming proposition, Ophelia and Columbia as w^inter bloomers. The area devoted to roses will be gradually increased, and the writer believes that eventually the place will grow nothing but roses.. Mr. Girvin is one of Lancaster's model farmers, and the acreage of crops, to- bacco and cereals, runs into three figures. Instead of maintaining a dairy, he feeds his steers each winter and thus gets plenty of good feeding material for his roses. The roses are fat and healthy all winter, and by spring, the steers are a picture for lovers of good stock. The meeting was called at 7 :.30 on the porch. After the regular routine of business, the first matter taken up Avars a proposed trip to the dahlia show at R. Vincent & Son's Co., White Marsh, Md. Those having machines were asked to invite their more less fortunate fel- lows, all to meet at the chamber of commerce rooms in Lancaster vt 7 a. m. sharp, from which point the run will be made, and it was announced on a card being sent out, that there would be no waiting, even for five minutes, for any one not on hand at that time. Convention matters were discussed, by Harry K. Rohrer, Ira Landis and the writer, every one praising the con- vention. B. M. Wise, of the Excello Manufacturing Co., Cleveland, O., "was the one visitor and he gave a press- ing invitation to the members to come to Cleveland next summer, assuring us of good hotels and plenty of diversion along with our business propositions. Flower show matters were discussed, and it was decided that we would not attempt anything along this line for presidential year, as former experience taught us that it was a bad time for shows. President Weaver spoke of a trip to Allentown. which he found more of a flower loving city than Lancaster, but most of the flowers were asters. One feature which attracted him was the floral basins erected around each light standard of the city, and planted and taken care of by the park men, and he thought we ought to get busy and try and have this worked out in Lancaster. Robert Pyle, of West Chester, has invited the club to make one of their fall or winter automobile runs to his place and he would have some of the Chester county men to meet with us and have a regular visitation over the county. This will be taken up at the next meeting of the club, which will be at the chamber of commerce rooms October 16, in the form of a social. State The ladles, finding the porch too cool for them, met indoors and Mrs. A. M. Herr gave an account of the ladies' do- ings at Detroit and a general social time was enjoyed until the wiseacres, on the porch were ready to move, which was done by a motion to adjourn about p. m. Albert M. Herr. Boston. FAIX WEDDING.S NOW A rACTOR. Fall weddings are now quite numer- ous, and the call is heavy for delphin- iums and Lilium speciosum for decora- tive purposes. Lily of the valley is poor in quality and so high in price that most of the stores are substituting swainsona in bridal bouquets. The cut flower demand is good and brisk fall' business is anticipated. Yellow and white chrysanthemums are plentiful,, and roses are arriving stronger each day and showing better color. NOTES. The Boston Rose Conservatories are now cutting roses in several varieties. They have announced that their office now closes at 4 p. m.. and 3 o'clock on Saturdays. Welch Bros. Co. reports business shows much improvement over the cor- responding period last year. Their florists' supply department is going strong. B. A. Snyder & Co. have had a most satisfactory summer season and are- now well stocked for the fall business. The Waban Rose Co. has opened a retail branch in the Shepard-Norwell department store on Tremont street. Norris Comley, of Bedford, is shipping; some good roses to this market. S. K. G. 1919. The American Florist, 521 BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO. PRICES WILL NOT BE LOWER. OFTENTIMES a little serious thought applied to one's business can save you a goodly sum of money. It is known all over the country that prices on everything, in- cluding supplies, will not be lower. Economic conditions show clearly that prices will be higher for at least another year. Don't you think you should buy now what you need for the coming season ? Not only has it been our aim at all times to sell large quantities of our goods at a small profit, but our prices are based principally on the cost of our raw stock of last year. It has always been our motto to sell our goods in large quantities at small profits. Furthermore, we bought rather heavily to protect our customers against a rising market. We sincerely hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to buy now and save yourself many dollars. CYCAS. Size 8-12. 12-16 4.00 16-20 4.75 30-24 5.7B Price Size Price .$3.25 24-28 S 7.U0 33-36 9.50 36-40 11.50 40-44 13.25 44-48 15.00 We preserve our owq Cycas. CUT FLOWERS. We are anxious to serve you in every way possible in the shipments of our Cut Flowers. Mention the train you desire your goods on and we will make every effort to get it on that train. Telephone or teleprapE your orders at our expense. We Are the Largest Producers of WAX FLOWERS for Florists* Use in the World. BOXES. Cut Flowers— per 100 Tele- 2-inch scope ISx 5x3% ..* 3.75 21x 5x3% .. 4.50 24x 5x3 Ys .. 6.00 28x 5x31/2 . . e.oo 21x 8x5 . . 6.00 30x 5x3% . . 6.75 Covers $ 2.75 3.50 4.25 5.00 5.00 5.40 Printing free on lots of 500 or more, the result of long experience Cut Flowers- Per 100 24x 8x5 28x 8x5 30x 8x5 36x 8x5 30x12x6 36x12x6 36x14x6 Tele- scope 7.00 7.75 10.00 11.75 12.75 13.50 15.00 2-incli Covers 5.S0 6.40 8.8© 9.75 11.00 11.50 13.00 Wreath Boxes— per loo 16x16x5 16x16x7 18x18x6 18x18x8 20x20x6 In smaller lots, ¥1.25 per 100 Why not take advantage of both quality and price PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, Tele- scope . . $ 9.50 . . 11.00 . . 12.00 . . 13.50 . . 14.50 2-inch Covers $ S.50 9.25 9.50 10.50 11.50 Gold Ink Wreath Boxes— per loo Tele scope 20x20x9 22x22x6 22x22x9 15.50 16.50 18.00 2-inch Covers 13.00 13.00 16.50 Bouquet Boxes 19x9x8 10.50 $2.50. These Boxes are Wholesale BOSTON FLORAL SUPPLY CO., Cttt Phones: Main 2574-3525. unknown customers iciudly send references or cash with order. Dealers in Cut Flowers, Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. M(rs., Importers, Exporters, Preservers of Cycas. 15 Otis St., 96 Arch St., BOSTON, MASS. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh. INDICATIONS POINT TO BIG FAXL TRADE. FoUoviring the arrival of cooler weather, business shows daily improve- ment, with stock plentiful, and the best of it not hard to move at fair prices for the season. The supply of local gladioli and asters, grown by farmers, and sold direct to the retailers, is about done for, which is bringing a return of business to the wholesale houses. American Beauties are not ar- riving in large numbers, which is good as the demand is none too brisk. Of the roses. Columbia and Premier are the leaders in the selling, and quality is exceptionally fine, comparing favor- ably with midseason stock. Ophelia, Pink Killarney, Sunburst and Mary- land move slowly. There has been a shortage of white roses, and all that are offered bring fancy figures. Carna- tions are few and far between, and are not much of a factor. The supply of greens is limited. NOTES. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. re- ports the largest supply business in its history. The same report comes from the McCallum Co., both indicating that the retailers throughout the country have made money and are preparing for a big fall season. The Alpha Floral Co. has stocked Tip with canaries and gold fish and the big East End store creates a fine im- pression. Business in general is re- ported better than last year. The Liberty Florists have finished re- modeling their store, which is now up- to-date in every respect. E. J. McCallum, of the McCalUim Co., and Homer Woods are in New York on business for the firm. Ed. McGrath, of McGrath & Lang- hans has returned from a three weeks' trip in the east. John Harris was confined to his home for several days last week with a severe cold. M. St. Louis. DEMAND SHOWS STRONGER TONE. Trade in general during the week has shown some improvement with further gains expected as the season advances. Stock of all kinds is in good supply, with a shortening up of asters, gladioli, etc. Roses are arriving in about the usual quantities, but show improvement over the summer cut. Dahlias do not appear as good as last year nor will the supply be as large. Lily of the valley has been enjoying a good call but the out-of-town stock has been of very in- ferior quality and the retailers have been obliged to discourage its use as much as possible. Greens are in good supply. NOTES. Alexander Lurie, for some time man- ager of the Missouri Botanical Garden, has resigned his position and announced his intention of removing to Cleveland, O., where he has a position awaiting him. Mr. Lurie has made many friends in this city, who will hear of his de- parture with regret, but wish liim full measure of success in his new field. Sam Roth, formerly with Grimm & Gorley and the MuUanphy Florists, has taken over the flower department in the Famous-Barr Co. store. He is now busy getting the place in shape for the fall opening. The local florists are organizing a bowling league and expect to have four teams in the field. There are quite a few good bowlers in the local trade. J. J. W. Cleveland. BIG SURPLUS CAUSES PRICE DROP. Counters in the wholesale houses con- tinue to groan under the weight of sur- plus stocks of outdoor flowers, princi- pally asters and gladioli, and now dahlias of all colors and varieties have been added to the quantity arrivals. Roses have been quite plentiful and the street merchants have been busy moving the ever-increasing oversup- ply. Prices have dropped considerably all along the line. Carnations are be- ginning to arrive in larger quantities, but are cleaning up nicely. They are largely short stemmed but the quality of the flowers is good. Carnation plants have never been as scarce as this year or as high in price. Good lily of the valley and white roses are in limited supply. A few orchids are seen. Lark- spurs, lilac, statice, etc., continue to enjoy a good sale. Greens appear to be equal to all requirements. NOTES. The sympathy of the trade is ex- tended to Louis November in the death of his mother, which occurred Septem- ber 15 following a stroke of paralysis, while shopping in the downtown dis- trict. The material for the new houses of the Brookline Floral Co. has arrived and it is expected they will be completed in about three weeks. Miss Edith Connors, sister of Will Connors, of the Ohio Floral Co., was married {September 16 to Francis I. Kelly. Mark Emsley, of the J. M. Gasser Co.. will be on the sick list for several weeks, due to blood pisoning. J. H. Turnliull is in the market with his famous bronze dahlia. He is also cutting good swainsona. C. F. B. 522 The American Florist. Sept. 27, V^^^JV^^^tNV^^^MV^^^^.F^iVJV^MWJW^MV^JW^MVJV'MVJWJV^W^^^^^^^MVJVJV^^MV^ Roses in Quantity Our stock is by far the best suited for the fall shipping trade. Order what you need from us. The cool nights have improved the quality of our stock wonderfully, and you will find that our Roses are unsurpassed for quality in this or any other market. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. PRICE RUSSELL and COLUMBIA l,ong per 100, $12.00 to $15.00 Good medium per 100, 10.00 Medium per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 Short per 100, 4.00 to B.OO LIST ASSORTED ROSES — Our Selection In lots of 300 or more; all choice, fresh cut stock. Short lengths at the rate of $.S0.00 per 1000 Medium lengths at the rate of 60.00 per 1000 When ordering, please state grade wanted. OPHELIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, WHITE KILLARNEY Bxtra long, $8.00 per 100; Medium, $6.00 per U 0; Short, $4.00 per 100. CARNATIONS $2.00 to $4.00 per 100 Gladioli and Asters at market prices I AdiantUltl per 100, $1.00 I Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 New Fancy Ferns per 1000, $2.00 1 Galax, bionze per 1000, 2.00 I Sprengerl per 100, 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying direct from the grower you are assured of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice; We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Days 8 A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN IX)NG DISTANCE PHONE: OFFICE AND STORE t „„.„_., „,."r;!.'\^^r/L„„ ..„.., ,„. 118 N. Wabash Aye.. CfllCAfiO, ILL. , Chicago. STOCK IS NOT so PLENTIFUL. stock is not so plentiful as it was last week, but at that there is enough to go around at somewhat higher prices. .Roses are seen in quantity at all the stores, but are moving better, and prices have had a tendency to ad- vance the last few days. American Beauty roses continue to hold their own, and there is always a good call for Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier. Milady, Ophelia, My Mary- land, Champ Weiland, Sunburst. Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney Brilliant, Kil- larney, Double White Killarney and White Killarney are to be had in large quantities, and there is a fair supply of Cecile Brunner available. Carna- tions are in good demand at prices ranging from $2 to $4 per 100 and clean up favorably everyday. Gladioli are still quite a factor in the market, but the receipts are gradually dwindling so that there are no great surpluses seen at the stores. There has been a heavy call for Mrs. Francis King the past few days, which caused a scarcity in this variety at times. Asters were in short supply the early part of the week, due probably to the fact that the growers could not cut, owing to the heavy rains. Fancy asters are scarce and bring high prices, but there ap- pears to be large quantities of inferior ones on hand. Lily of the valley is selling at .$12 and $1.5 per 100. and cattleyas at .$1.5 to $18 per dozen. Smith's Advance and Golden Glow chrysanthemums are to be had, and the first white pompons made their appearance this week. Some chrysan- themums from California were received by one of the wholesale houses this week. Dahlias, daisies, snapdragons, calendulas and lilies are included in the Your With the Retailer- It's Best to BUY HERE. With the Grower- It's Safest to Consign Here. Protection A SYMEOIv that represents a "CI.EAN CUT" POLICY of wholesale merchandising in Cut Flowers with the Retail Florist and the COMMERCIAL GROWER. KENNIGOTT BROS. GO. Chicago's Exclusive Commission House Mention the American Florist when loriting A. T. PYFER & CO. WHOIiESAIiE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO offerings, together with strawflowers, statice, gypsophila and other miscel- laneous indoor and outdoor flowers not already mentioned. Several store open- ings and weddings called for a good supply of stock the past week, and the number of funerals seems to be increas- ing. The health department's weekly re- port indicates an increase in influenza, which caused thousands of deaths 1919. The American Florist. 523 Fine SuDDly of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUMBIA $5.00 to $15.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White Kilbrney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland. $3 00 to $8.00 per 100. Our Selection, $4.00 per tOO Carnations, $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., liOXG DISTANCE PHONES OENTRAIi 601 and 2846 CHICAGO I I I PHONES ■ ' CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 257Z 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago i' i' IN QUANTITY 1' Roses-Asters- Complete Line of Other Seasonable Stock We always have what you want; so place your regular orders with us. i^P*We also have a Complete Line of Greens I I I I 524 The American Florist. Sept. 27, The highest quality stock it is possible to pro- duce is always obtainable here. Everything in Cut Flower and Greens at the right prices. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writina WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing throughout this country and Europe last year. Five deaths and 58 cases, compared with seven cases and no deaths for a corresponding- period last year, is the official tabulation. While the influenza was a life-saver for the florists last fall and winter, everyone in the trade sincerely hopes that the , death list will be small, if the epidemic really becomes serious, which leading physicians warn against. NOTES. Allie Zech, president of the Florists' Club, has been appointed chairman of the committee to solicit funds from the trade for the home service cam- paign of the Salvation Army. Some of the former workers for the Liberty Bond, Victory Loan and War Fund drives are unable to serve this time and are returning their kits, which means that new ones will be asked to volunteer to take their places and re- port to him. Those in the trade who wish to contribute to this worthy cause should mail or send their remittance to their wholesaler or direct to Mr. Zech, 30 East Randolph street, as the florists are expected to realize their quota and make the same brilliant showing as in the past. The Salvation Army fol- lowed the boys to the front line trenches all during the terrific struggle overseas and everyone now has a chance to show their appreciation for the splendid services they gladly ren- dered during the hour of need. Any soldier will tell you what they did and everyone will do well to think twice before refusing or overlooking their re- quest for help. Make your contribu- tion today. Sam Seligman is calling on the trade here this week. He has tendered his resignation to Schloss Bros., New York, to go into business for himself under ^'^'5g<<»^5^>|^g<^«^^g<^<>»^^ vgqagsgsgg5agaagi;>g>aag>^^igaaaiai^rggggggggg5gggggg5gsg5g5ys^ CUT TUBEROSES FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Write, wire or phone. IMPERIAL GARDENS, Sugar Land, Texas the name of Sam Seligman Co., with headquarters in the same city at 299 Broadway, suite 1024. He is well and favorably known to the trade almost everywhere and has the best wishes of his many friends for a great suc- cess in his new venture. Mrs. Selig- man is here with him. Allan Gerling, of the Bassett & Wash- burn store force, and Miss Theresa Korupp, were married, Wednesday, September 24, at 4 p., m. The happy young couple have the best wishes of all their friends for a safe and pleasant voyage down the turbulent seas of matrimony. Herbert Stone has resig'ned his posi- tion with A. Lange to manage the re- tail florist store of the Bverette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwaukee avenue. Notice has been issued for a meeting of the creditors of Ernest Rober, to be held at the Hotel Sherman, Friday, Oc- tober 10, at 2 p. m. BASKETS Write for Catalog No-w RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 DlUwaukee Ave. CHICAGO. ILL. REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT COs Estimates submitted. 155 No. Clark St., CHICAGO The Florists' Club will meet at the Randolph hotel, Thursday evening, Oc- tober 9, at S p. m. 1919. The American Florist. 525 We are the largest shippers of flowers in the Great Cen- tral Market, and our facili- ties are particularly well adapted to the handling of shipping orders. FLOWERS Good Flowers — "Flowers of Superior Quality," particu- larly Roses of the leading varieties, American Beauties, Russells, Columbia and Premier continue in good supply with us, as are also Milady, Ophelia, Brilliants and other Roses. Our Carnations are coming in with longer stems and nice clean flowers in increasing quantities daily. Include your requirements for Decorative Greens with your orders as our stock is of the highest quality and ade- quate to meet all demands. Price Ivist Sent on Request. "The Nation's Most Expressive Flowers" POEHLMANN BROTHERS COMPANY 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. \ ^ The Largest Growers of Flowers in the World. a WHOLESALE -GPgWEPS s/'CUT F1:9WEPS^^ PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue r. D. Phone, Randolph i^osej® Per 100 Rose Premier $4.00 to $20.00 Russell 4.00 to 25.00 Columbia 4.00 to 18.00 Milady 4.00 to 15.00 Ophelia 3.00 to 10.00 Per 100 Killarney Brilliant $3.00 to $8.00 White Killarney 4.00 to Maryland 4.00 to Sunburst 4.00 to Ward 3.00 to 10.00 8.00 12.00 8.00 EXTRA SPECIAL ROSES BILLED ACCORDINGLY. ALL GREENS AT MARKET PRICES. 526 The American Florist. Sept. 27, ^imiiiiimiiiiniiiiiiiiitiimiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiiiiiniiiMiiiriiniiniiuiiiuiiiiiitMiiiuiiiiiUiiiniiiiiiniiiiinuinintiiiiiiiiiiiiiinMiniiniiiiiiiniiiiiiniiirniniiiii^ YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z M CUT FLOWERS E \ H N 30 E. Randolph St, CHIOAGO Reiueiuber when ordering that our line Is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. 'jiiilliiiiiiiiiliiin[iiiiiiliiliiiliiiiillliiiirrlliiiiiiiiiiilliuiiiiiiiiliiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirMitiiiiiiiitr]iiMiMiiiiiiiiiiii(tiuiiiiiiiriiiiitiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiii'j: Oscar J. Friedman, 520 South Mich- igan avenue, has sold liis business to T. C. Fogarty & Co., who assume all lia- bilities and have purchased all the assets but the book accounts, whicli Mr. Friedman retains, assuming all obliga- tions up to September lO. He also re- tains a minority stock in the new cor- poration, which will keep the name of Friedman for the period of one yefn^. The deal includes the store knOwn as the Ohio Floral Co.. located at 509 South Wabash avenue. Mr. Friedman has been located on Michigan avenue since ISOrl. wlien he left the employ of Gallagher & Co., and is well and favor- ably known to the trade, which will no doubt be surprised by his action. Mr. Fogarty is also well known to the trade, having acted as buyer for Friedman for many years, during which time he made a large circle of friends, especially in the wholesale market, who wish him every success, for he has worked hard and been right with everyone he ever had any dealings with. Mr. Friedman will devote his entire time and atten- tion to the furtherance of industrial underwritings. He closed three big deals the past month, one of which was that of Oscar Mayer & Brother, pack- ers, for .$1, 200,000. Miss Casaretto will remain in the employ of Mr. Friedman. The first big order that Mr. Fogarty re- ceived since the store changed hands, was the Landis wedding, one of the largest this season. Mr. Friedman's friends in the trade regret to hear of his action, but all join in wishing him success in his new vocation. Alfred A. Johnson, of the George Wienhoeber force, and Miss Louise Shrane, were iharried at the home of J. W. Stephenson, 2115 Harrison street, on the evening of September 17, Reverend Victor "W. Thrall, pastor of the Covenant M. E. church, officiating. Just as the minister was ready to per- form tlie ceremony, the fire depart- ment arrived on the scene. After find- ing out that there was no fire, the fire- man retired to the room where the wed- ding cake was being cut. then the cere- mony continued. Mr. Johnson is in- clined to believe that the force at the store Avas responsible for all the ex- citement. George Wienhoeber and his assistants only smiled Avhen accused of being the guilty ones. Peter Baumann. formerly manager at Peter Reinberg's downtown store, has resigned his position to .ioin the staff at the Chicago Flower Grower's Association store, entering upon his duties this week. He has a large circle of friends in the trade who wish him every success in his new position. Eddie O'Neill, formerly with the Park Flower Shop. Cleveland, O., is visiting friends here this week, as is Lawrence Mathes, formerly with the J. M. Gasser Co., of the same city. Both have resigned their positions and are open for new ones. T. E. Waters, manager of Poehlmann Bros. Go's, supply department, and J. C. Nielsen, one of his traveling men. returned this week from a business trip to Minneapolis, Minn. They journeyed home in Mr. Nielson's Dodge, making the trip in fast time. Herbert Hansen has succeeded Peter Baumann as manager of Peter Rein- berg's city salesrooms, having been promoted to that position this week. He will prove equal to the occasion, and his many friends congratvilate him upon his success. John Poehlmann is again attending to his duties at Poehlmann Bros. Go's, store after enjoying a well earned vaca- tion fishing at Three Lakes. Wis. He caught the largest pike there this sea- son, and brought it home to have it mounted. Ronsley's store at 17 East Jackson boulevard is very inviting with its new coat of paint. A new balcony give-s him about 50 per cent more room, which is quite an item when the high cost of looi> rent is considered. The Baumann family, of Niles Center, have the sympathy of the trade in the loss of a loving- husband and father, whose death occurred last week, an account of which appears in our obituary column this issue. At A. L. Vaughan & Go's, store the receipts of carnations are gradually in- creasing, but are cleaning up nicely right along, owing to their high quality. Asters and gladioli are still seeji in quantity here. Wietor Bros, report a heavy call for carnations at the store, which are sell- ing surprisingly well, owing to their fine quality, notwithstanding the large quantity of other stock offered. Mrs. Baumgarten, of the Baumgarten Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis., passed through here this week, on a four weeks' visit in the east. The Chicago Flower Growers' As- sociation reports a strong demand for orchids this week, with choice cattleyas bringing- as high as .$18 per dozen. Peter Reinberg liooked orders for 39.- 000 field-grown carnation plants last week, which established a new record at this house. Allan Humason. one of the promis- ing young men in the trade, will join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future. Visitors : Saul M. Rosenfeld. repre- senting- Wertheimer Bros., New York; W. A. Kennedy, of the C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis.: W. J. Baker, Fort Worth, Tex.; N. A. Hansen, Niles, Mich. Chicago Bowling. The Florists opened 'the season in Kaad's league, September 17, winning- one of the three games played. The scores are as follows : 1st 2d :-Jd Players Game Game Game Lorman 151 178 14(1 Zech 157 167 20.'3 Huebuer 148 160 145 Price 203 210 158 Olsem 155 211 152 Totals 814 92C 804 Ijoug Distance Phones (Central 328S ^ Central 32S4 I Our Offerings Include: | I ROSES. I I COLUMBIA I I RUSSELL I I I I White Killamey I I Pink Killamey | I Milady Sunburst | I Killamey Brilliant | I Ward Ophelia | j MINIATURE ROSES f I Cecile Brunner | I CARNATIONS | I MISCELLANEOUS | I ASTERS I I Valley Cattleyas | I GLADIOLI I I CHRYSANTHEMUMS | I GOLDEN GLOW | GREENS. I I Plumosus Sprengeri I Galax, bronze. Galax, green | I Ferns i Adiantum Smilax \ ^.iiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiKiiiMiimiiiiiiiiniiniiitMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiituiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1919. The American Florist. 527 Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. A WORD TO THE WISE— Try Our Stock and Satisfy Yourself on This Score. We Have as Fine a Lot of Roses of Every Variety as is coming to this market. We carry a Complete Line of Roses. We are exceptionally strong on Double White KU- larney, the only White Killarney that staya "white" during the hot months. Once used, you WlH want no Other. ^1— ^Z^^IS of Quality Stock, all colors, ^JIuUlvll at reasonable prices. « C^^ piC Heavy supply of White, Pink, Purple and Lavender of the nkSICl 9 large, showy kind also plenty of the commoner sorts. Choice stock of Daisies, Calendulas. Candytuft, Feverfew, Snapdragons, Cornflowers, Chrysanthemums, Carnations, Gypsophila and all other Seasonable Stock. HARRISII LILIES are scarce but we can supply RUBRUM and ALBUM. DON'T FORGET US ON GREENS, AS WE HAVE ASPARAGUS. SPRENGERI. FERNS. ADIANTUM, GALAX. U you want good stock and good treatment, buy ol Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L^ifs't., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CliOSED AIvL DAY SUNDAY. We are in daily toucliwith market conditions, and -ivhen a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. San Francisco. DEMAXD LIGHTER AFTER FESTIVE WEEK. Business, the past week, was not as good as the preceding- one. This was to be expected, however, now that the fleet festivities have abated somewhat. Nevertheless, there was enough de- mand to keep the stores fairly busy. Funeral work was good, and lielped ti> use a large quantity of flowers that otherwise would have liad difficulty in finding a market. The shipping trade is improving- rapidly, and is helping to keep the chrysanthemum market in a firm condition. Chrysolora and Crocus are still the leading yellow varieties, with Crystal Gem the best white offered. All are good shippers, and large quan- tities are moving to distant points every ■ L I N O I s Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorgfe Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Columbia, Russell, Milady, White Killarney and Killar- ney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt atlentiou. Try us. 162 N. Wabash Av, CHICAGO 1920 ( atrilogue 48 Pages for Florists Sent free on request. THE JOHl^f HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basicets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. 10-inoh »1 "5 14.inch »3.00 12-iiich 2.35 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money in the market. ma. 1 • r< • T?l 17 L 264-266 Randolph St., Michigan Cut r lower bxchange, Detroit, mich. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMeJio¥erMM'Kete CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 1.50@$ 6.00 Mrs. Cbas. RusseU ... 5.00® 20.00 Columbia 5.00® 15.00 " Piemier 6.00® 20.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 15.00 Killarney Brilliant 3.00@ 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney 3.00® 10.00 Richmond 3.00® lO.OO Prince de Bulgarie... 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Geo. .Shawyer... 3.00® 10.00 Milady 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00® 10.00 Hadley 3.00® 10.00 Ophelia ' 3.00® 10.00 \" Double W. Killarney.. 3.0(J@ 10.00 Mrs. Moorfield Storey. 3.00® 10.00 Champ Weiland 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00® lO.Oo Bayard Thayer 3.00® 10.00 " Cecile Brunner 3.00 George Elgar 3.00 " Baby Doll 3.0i> " Nesbit 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 Carnations 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00 Daisies 1.50® 2 00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Valley 12.00® 15.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.0O Cbrvsanthemums, per doz.... 2.00® 4.00 Calias 15.00 New Perns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 1.50® 2.00 I.eucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy per 1,000 5.00® 6 00 Plumosous Strings each .60® .75 Smllax per doz, 2,50® 3,00 Sprengerl, Plumosua Sprays . . 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 £. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when toriting THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL ^ By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago [ojiner f Chicago III. UeiXets \t\ o\ioa\\as 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when writing Percy Jones INC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ILL. Mention the American Florist when writina 530 The American Florist. Sept. 27, The Dahlia Season Is Here The flowers will be at their best during the next four weeks. Dahlias until all conditions are right. Now is the time. We do not recommend the handling of OUR BIG AIM IS ''BETTER DAHLIAS" EACH SEASON We aim to handle only the best varieties that have all the qualifications as a Cut Flower Novelties. Many of the varieties that we handle are not offered elsewhere in quantity. We specialize in ^ handle are not offered elsewhere in quantity. Start to handle them today. Ivet us send you a shipment, and you will order them again. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelpbia. COOr. WEATHER SIIORTEKS SUPPLY. There has been a falling off in the supply the past week, due to the cool nightw; the thermometer in low phices was down to 48°. and in carnation houses registered 42°. This greatly shortened the rose crop, and as the as- ters and gladioli are distinctly on the wane, there was little, if any, surplus- The weather has been very favorable for dahlias, which are now to be had in quantity in all the standard varieties. Some of the specials are as fine as many of the chrysanthemums; in fact, much larger and with as long stems as Golden Glow and Smith's Advance, the only varieties now on the market. Anything select in roses is in demand at good prices. Three-fourths of the shipments are short grades that can only be used in funeral or small basket work. This is the usual condition for the season, as growers are not cutting any more wood than they can help. Very good American Beauties are offered which bring top prices for the season. There is an increase in carnations, some fair flowers, but stems short. Cattleyas have been very scarce; nothing is of- fered at less than .fl, and for anything choice, .S1.50. A dozen together is a large quantity. OPTIMI.SM. There is a strong feeling of optimism among all the trade of the city. The growers of foliage and flowering plants, all feel there will not be stock enough of the staples to go around, as advance orders are larger than ever before. The quality of the various stocks was never better. Ferns, in all sizes, are excep- tionally fine. They have never been in better demand or lield at higher prices. Dracipnas, crotons and pandanus are superb. Cyclamens are rounding up each week, showing a great advance. Specialists of this plant all point with pride to advanced tables of this stock as being the best they have ever had. Peppers, begonias and poinsettias are other staples that are looking very promising. The retailers are well satis- fied with the outlook. The early fall weddings have commenced, and quite a number of these important social events are booked for the first two weeks in October. Tlien will follow the debutante teas, which promise, this season, to be greater in number than ever before. NOTES. At the special meeting to consider the advantage of a "Say It with Flow- ers" week celebration, in early October, all seemed unanimously in favor, but were at variance as to ways and means of carrying it out. The several opin- ions expressed will be gone over by the committee appointed, and a workable plan presented to the club at its meet- ing. October 7. The decorated float of the H. F. Michell Co., in the industrial parade, was one of Philip Frued's masterpieces. The four beautiful farmerettes, each The best commercial varieties. Direct from grower to you. A trial order solicited. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER COMPANY 1517 SANSOM ST., Wholesale Florists George Aengle Proprieler, PHILADELPHIA, FA. JiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiililllllliillliiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiluiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiliiililiiiiiii'iiiiiiiiiriiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiliiiiliiiiiiiiiuiinilluiiirj I Roses, Asters, Gladioli. All Seasonable Flowers. | I Tills is the exclusive shop, only one block from Elxpress Depots. = I 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. j ^llllllllllllllllillIllltllllllm iiiijiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiimniiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiimiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiJiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiMirmiiliT VlioMeJIoverMM'Kefe Buffalo, Sept. 24. Per 100 lioses. Beauty. Special 30.000 40.00 Faiicv IIO.OOO 26.00 Kxtni lo.OOSi 20.00 1st S.OOCol 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 6.00 My Maryland 3.00® 8.00 Sunburst 3.00® 8.00 Ward 3.00® 4.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 3.00® 10.00 Eussell 6.00® 10.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00® 3,00 Cattleyas 85.00®100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 AsparaKUs Sprengevi ' .35f5! .50 Funis per 1,000 2.50 Calendulas 2.00®) 3.00 Smilax 25.00 Gladioli 2.00® 4.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® lO.OO Auratum Lily 15.00 BOSTON, Sept. 24. Per 100 Koses. Beauty 12.000 2.1.IKI Killarney Queen 2.00® 0.00 White & Pink Killarney. 2.00® 6.00 Double White Killarney 6.00® 12.00 ICillarney Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Hadley 6.00® 12.IX) Mock 2.00® 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6 00® 12.00 Taft 2.00® 8.00 Milady 2.00® 8.00 Ward and Hlllingdon. . . 2.00® 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnation's 12.00® 15.00 Easter Lilies 10.00® 20.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 CiNCiNNATij Sept. 24. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Chas. Eussell 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Richmond 4.00® 10.00 Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 " Shawyer 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Lilliim Giganteum 12.50® 15.00 Cattleyas 1.00® 3.0O Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Easter Lilies 12.50® 15.00 Snapdrneons 6.00® 10 00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, High Grade Dahlias GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, - PA. Grovrers of Qnality Flonera. MASTICA Used for glazing greenhonses. Put up in gallon cans $2.26 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz s ze) ).2& Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists, 132* Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. 1919. The American Florist. 531 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. MILWAUKEE, WIS. nOLTON & HVNK[L CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens D. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., PhUadelphla, Pa. Wholesale Florists' Supplies THE HOUSE OF MERIT Staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalo^e. JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phila., Pa. carrying' a large rake on her shoulder, who marclied along at the heads of tour magnificent white Percheron liorses, which pulled the Uoat, easily attracted more attention than any of the other exhibits. Benney Gibbs declares that growers could do much to help the situation, when flowers are plentiful, by carefully grading their stock, and only sending in that which it is reasonable to sup- pose will be salable. .Sending along the rubbish, in the hopes that it will bring something, is only throwing money away. One of the first of the "Say It with Flowers" billboard signs is coming to this city, Robert A. Craig engaging one from George Asmus as soon as the idea Avas piesented at the convention. It will be placed on their Market street front, in full view of the elevated road. Mark Mills declares that the retailer that does not get on the job early this season, in placing his Christmas plant order, is likely to find the best stock all bought up, as he is certain there will not be enough to go around. Wm. K. Harris and Mark Mills, who made a record in their catches of the finny tribe the past summer, are now back and settled down to business. Su- perintendent Prince has kept on the job. and the greenhouses never looked better. The dahlia and vegetaV>Ie exhibition of the Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety, held in Masonic hall. Ardmore, Pa., brought a strong comiH'tition in all the entries. The disjjlay of dahlias was particularly fine. .S. S, Pennock is in charge again at K!2<) Ludlow street. During his vaca- tion, he tried tarpon fishing off Block Island, but without success. Good catches were made, however, of blue fish and others. A bricklayers' strike has held up the tmilding operations at the Frank M. Koss store on .">2nd street, for six weeks. It is getting to be a serious matter, which entails considerable loss to Mr. I Ross. GUST. RUSCH & CO Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FtORISTS' SUPFilES. PboneMain 1245. 444-446 HilwankeeSt., F. 0. 307 206 .Milwaukee, Wis. VlioMe Hover Mw-lteU Philadelphia, Sept. 24. Per ino Roses, Ueauty, special 30.00® lO.OO fant-y 15.00® 20.00 " .Mrs. Cbas. rvussell 6.000 20.00 Killainey 2.00® 6.00 HacUey 6.00® 15 00 Simbuist 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.000 6.00 Ophelia 4,00® 12.00 " Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Snapdiagons 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Srailax .25 .\sparagus StrinES 50® .75 Asparagus buncbes .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Dahlias 2.00® 6.00 Trltouias 4.00® 6.00 Chiysanyiemums, Golden Glow 25.00 .St. Louis, Sept. 24. Per lon Coses, Hadley 2.00® 6.00 " Killarney 1.00® 4.00 Whlto Kill.irnov 2.00W 0.00 Ilooslor Ueauty 2 00® .S.OO Russell 2.00® 15.00 Ward •. 1.00® 2.00 " Mrs. Shawyer 2,00® 8.00 Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Perns 2.00 rarnntlons 1,00® 3.00 Pittsburgh, Sept. 24. Ppr 100 Roses. Beauty, speclnl 2.1.00® 30.00 fancy 15.00® 20.00 extra 8.00® 12.00 No. 1 3 00® 6.00 Ilndley 4.00® 15.00 Killnruev 3.00® 10.00 Mar.rland 4.00® 10.00 Scott Key 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 " ^trs, Aaron Ward 3.00ira 8.00 Russell 4.00® 20.00 " Columbia 4.00® 25.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Hilda 3.00® 10.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 50.00 Perns, per 1,000 2.50 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 C.ladloll 4.00® 0.00 nn Isles 1.00® 2.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 Cains l.fiO Plumosus 35® .50 .*?nrpngerl 3.*^® .50 Dablias 4.00® 8.00 Clarence Watson, of the Leo Niessen Co.. says "cattleyas are cattleyas" — woi-th their weight in gold, and likely to hold this value the entire season. . K. ■ANCY (Spedal Picked) ERNS Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Ku eh n, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut Flowers j Mfr. and Dealer in ■'Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when loriting McCALLUM CO Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, . PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli Up-to-the-Minute Service. SaiUfactioii GouuImI 1615 Ranstead St., PhUadelphla, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SuitpllpH 218 North Fifth St. Seud list ill for quotations. Milwaukee, Sept. 24. Per 100 H.isi's. Killarney. W. KiUiirney 4.00® 8.00 Ward 4.00® 6.00 " Mrs. Cbas. Russell 6.0O® 15.00 Onbclla 4.00® 8.00 " Columbia 6.00® 15.00 " Iloosier Beauty 4.00® 10.00 Carnations, assorted 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas. per doz. 0.OO Gladioli, per doz 50 Gypsophllla 25® .88 Asters 1.50® 2.00 532 The American Florist. Sept. 27, New York. BUSINESS IS SLOWLY IMPBOVIHQ. There are yet dull days, but for tliat matter there are dull days in all sea- sons. Although there has been no great advance in prices, there is a better movement in stock than there was a few weeks ago. During the past week, the supply, particularly in roses, was lighter than it had been for some time. In the last days of the week, prices on the best rose stock advanced. There is now fine stock of the new rose, Premier, on the market. We have been cautious about writing an opinion of this rose, as the summer is not the time to judge a rose. But if Premier can turn out the quality that has been seen during the past week, and keep it up, it Is all right. Good Columbias and Ophelias also con- tinue to arrive. Although the various types of Killarney were once popular, it now appears that, excepting the whites, and particularly the Double White Killarney, they have been super- seded by the newer varieties. The popularity of Mrs. Russell and Prima Donna seems also to be on the wane in this market. Orchids, which dropped in price a short time ago, are up again, and are likely to be held at good figures when the society 'season has fairly be- gun. A few chrysanthemums continue to arrive, but they are not factors. In gladioli, astei-s and dahlias, there is an abundant supply. There is a movement in all of them, the asters, on account of their superior usefulness in funeral vrork, taking the lead. There are quan- tities of large and showy dahlias on the market, and their variety in color make? the show windows of the retailers look g, .y. They fill a niche, so to speak, in tht decorative scheme, but their sea- son is <-iUite long enough to please the trade and too many are shipped to this ■market. As there has been no frost, - quantities of other outdoor stock con- tinue to arrive, noteworthy being the hydrangea blooms, which have now taken on the pink shade. Very little lily of the valley is seen or heard of. but the white bouvardia is noteworthy. In lilies. L. rubrum is the only one seen in quantity, and it is generally poor. September 22. — Business is fairly active today and prices on all good stock are firm. NOTES. T. K. Godbey, of "Waldo, Florida, has written to one of our contemporaries that he favors Quarantine No. 37. He has also sent a phototgraph of an Azalea indica that was grown in Florida, which he says has greatly increased in size in 15 years. He further states that he has carefully looked over the list of ex- cluded plants and bulbs, and fails to find any that cannot be grown success- fully in the south. If he is correct, the south has a great horticultviral future. But let us get down to brass tacks on this proposition. We have heard some- thing similar to what he writes on pre- vious occasions. It is now some years since we were told that bulbs could be successfully grown at Bellingham, Wash., also in "Virginia. Recently at- tempts have been made to grow plants and bulbs for the trade at Eureka, Cali- fornia. Growing "successfully," means in our vocabulary, the growing of good stock that can be placed on the market, when needed, at prices that are not prohibitive. We have never noticed any great stir in the plant and bulb trade that had been caused by the above mentioned efforts, but if stock can be successfully grown as here outlined, now is the time to get busy. An event of considerable interest, September ]f>. was the arrival at this port, from Hamburg, Germany, of the S. S. Jason, of the Kerr Line, with a considerable cargo. Thei-e have been other arrivals from Germany, but this is the first ship, since the war ended, that FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal with. Consignments Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 116 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Farragut 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and Ciiretul attention to Mail, Tele- grah and Telephone Orders. has brought an important cargo, as there were 4,500 bags of sugar beet seed on board. Toys and various other articles comprised the remainder. The officials of the Kerr Line say that they have had no trouble in doing business, "despite the fact that the peace treaty is not yet ratified." That is enlighten- ing. In an attempt to bludgeon the people of the United States into accept- ing a League of Nations, that we be- lieve a majority of them do not want, it has been stated that we would have to go "hat in hand" to Germany, unless the league is accepted. That is in line with the stories that ignorant nurses have sometimes related to score chil- dren, but the people engaged in trade are grown ups. It will cause satisfaction among the florists to learn that regular passenger travel across the Atlantic has again been established, as the "steamer busi- ness" of florists, before the war, was no small item. Over 20 passenger steam- ships are now in regular service. Of these, nine are British, six French, the Nieuw Amsterdam and Rotterdam the two largest Dutch steamers; three Italian, and one Scandinavian-Amer- ican. Other passenger steamships will soon be put in service, am»ng them, let us hope, some flying the American flag. Considering the great things that were promised for the Hog Island ship- yard, we should not now be in the tail- ender class. That lively young fellow, Richard Vincent. Jr.. president of the American Dahlia Society, arrived in this city. September 19. Stopping long enough to take a bite and a sip, he started for Storrs, Connecticut, to attend the field day, September 20, on the society's trial grounds at the state agricultural college, where he was well pleased with his reception, and the work that has been done. Back to New York, he at- tended the dahlia show of the Horti- cultural Society of New York at Bronx Park. He. of course, stops here for the meeting and exhibition of his own society. The honored name of Burns is famil- iar to everybody that can read, but the Burns farnily of our acquaintance, is more practical than the lamented poet is said to have been. A. S. Burns, Jr.. the grower of Spring Valley. N. Y.. re- cently purchased a new .$.1,000 touring car, and by way of trving it out. came down to this city and took his fnther, A. S. Burns, Sr., and his brother. H. H. Burns, on an extended trip to South- ampton and other Long Island points. J. "W. Hauser. the retainer, and wife, are on an extended tour of eastern Can- ada. When last heard from, they were ^.^^ Mention the American Florist when writing Joseph A. Millang Wholesale Florist 55-5 7^W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farra^at Mention the American Florist when writing WH0LE5ALI \ Flqri^t: Telephone 0760 Chelsea. Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Con.signments of Cut Flower.s Solicited. Telephone Farragut 9Z54 LDWaRD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. in Montreal, but it was expected that they would continue their trip to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. They are fine people, and doubtless our Canadian cousins will give them a warm welcome. Vaughan's Seed Store received un- usually heavy shipments of bulbs the past week, 148.5 cases French bulbs on the S. S. Roma and 1192 cases Dutch bulbs on the S. S. Norman Monarch. 1919. The American Florist. 533 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and 3157 Farragnt. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Madie WHOIiESAIiE FliORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 FarragrnT. Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '^^I'^ssllFa^asut 133 W. 28fh St., Ncw York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowen. HORACE E. FROMENT ^VHOIlESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard TarletleB of Bosei, Violets, Carnations, Valley. Lilies, Etc. 148West28tiiSt., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farragnt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. 18th St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4886. Mention the American Florist when ivriting WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farra^nt. Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St. NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 609 Farrasut. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone I Ckelaea 0025. I. Goldstein WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and carefnl attention to yonr Intereati. Conslrnmentt loUoited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOIiESAIiE FliORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phones 4024 and 4025 Madison Sgnara. Mention the American Florist when writing VKoMeJIoverM^Kete « : New York, Sept 24. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20.00® 40.00 extra and fancy lO.OO® 15.00 Hadley 3.00® 15.00 Franc-is Scott Key 6.00® 30.00 Columbia 3.00® 12.00 Prima Donna 2.00® 10.00 " Alice Stanley 2.50® 8.00 Double White Killarney 2.00® 10.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.0n " " Queen 2.00® 6.00 Briliiant .... 2.00® 6.0O " Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 Ophelia 2.0(1® 10.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 J. r.. Mock 2.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 15 00 Premier 4 00® 15.00 Cattlcya orchids, special 100.00®200.0O C.unations 1.00® 2.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 50® .75 Gliiiliohis 1.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus. doz. behs. 2.00 Smilax, doz. strings 1.50 Delphiniums, per doz 10® .15 Bouvardia, white, per doz 50® .75 Chrysanthemums, per doz 1.50® 2.50 Asters 50® 2.00 Lilies. Rubrums 3.00® 4.00 Dahlias 1.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1,50® 2.00 ijiy of the Valley 20.OII® 30.00 Frank H. Traendly Charles SChenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower Exchange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 28th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farraent. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farrasrut. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Comiiilssion Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Eversrthing in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & '^891 Farragut VT \t t 115 West 28th Street, II6W I OrK Mention the American Florist when writing D. J. Pappaa, Pras. Telephones-! ^23 Farragut United Cut Flower Co., >"«• WHOIiESAIiERS 1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONK] im j^ FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW Y'ORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut \ gJH EstabUshed 1887 J. K. ALLEN Wholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK ^\'est of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Eldg.. 6th'Av, and W. 26th, New York. Desirable waU space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard ot Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens and Florists' SoppKes. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M O. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 FarrsKiit THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FIOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 534 The a mek i ca a Fl oris l Sept. 27, CATTLEYA-ORCHIDS 815 TRIANAE 450 SPECIOSISSIMA 417 GASKELLIANA 40 VANDA CAERULEA 215 GIG AS 275 PERCIVALIANA 315 LABIATA 50 DENDROBIUMS 320 MOSSIAE 120 HARRISONIAE 516 SCHROEDERAE 546 SPECIMENS Prices per plant, all varieties, each $1.50, $2,50, $3.50, $5.00 and $7.50. Positively cash with order, to close estate. GEORGE V. ALLEN, POST OFFICE BOX 51 Edgewoody Rhode Island - J. p. Gilbanks and wife, of .31) Broad- way, are on a vacation in the Adiron- dack mountains. The referee in the matter of Alex. McConnell lias paid a first dividend ol ]0 per cent. A. F. F. New York Federation of Societies. ANNUAL Mf;Erli\U. The annual meeting' of the New York Federation of Horticultural Societies and Floral Clubs was held tit the state fair, Syracuse, September 10. The meeting' was called to-order at 2 o'clock with President F. R. Pierson in the chair. Eighteen delegates were pres- ent from the affiliated organizations. President Pierson spoke of the three projects in which the federation is es- pecially interested at this time, viz.. the erection of a horticultural building at the state fair grounds, Syracuse, the erection of experiment greenhouses for the department of floriculture at Cornell University; and Plant Quaran- tine No. 37. In regard to Plant Quar- antine No. I_i7, President Pierson stated that the organization had ah'eady gone on record as in opposition to this quar- antine, and therefore it was unneces- sary to discuss it further. In regard to the horticultural building, lie thought that the time was ripe and he outlined the general policy which sliould be adopted in the campaign for the build- ing. He was optimistic that the build- ing would come in the near future. A resolution was passed urging the necessity of an immediate considera- tion of a horticultural building, and a committee consisting of D. Lumsden. Ithaca, chairman; Dr. ErI Bates, Syra- cuse; Madison Cooper, Calcium; F. A. Danker, Albany, and A. Cowee. Berlin, was appointed to confer with tlie state architect regarding plans for the build- ing. Dean A. R. Mann was present at the meeting and outlined the policy of the College of Agriculture in regard to the completion of the college buildings, He stated that in this programme, one of the first items was the range of green- houses for investigation in floriculture. It was his opinion that the trustees would approve of a bill for this range, and when it was introduced the feder- ation should use every effort possible to secure the appropriation. Dean Mann stated that there should be frank expression of opinion from the com- mercial intere.sts regarding the ways in which the college could best serve them, for the college existed to be of service to the people of the state. He hoped that all farmers' organizations would tell the college authorities what they want done. He also hoped that FERNS. G/ILAX. Let us ffiuiply vcftir demands for this stock, fresh from the forest. Give as a trial order. Prices below : Galax, 3 to 314 inches p r case of lO.Ono, % 7.50 3to3Hiuohes pereaseof 1,00, 1.25 314 inches up per case of 10,000, 10.00 3K>inchesup pereaseof 1 000. 1.50 Ferns, 1'2 inches and up pereaseof 5.0C0, 7.50 Sash«ith'ord,r Grandfather Evergreen Co., Newland, Member Blue Ridge Decorative Evergreen .Association. Mention the American Florist ivhen writinii N.C. it would not be necessary to wait eight or 10 years for the floricultural range. Dr. E. M. Mills, of Syracuse, chair- man of the committee to encourage or- ganization of amateur rose societies, reported that Rochester now lias a very live organization. At the first meeting, ."il members were present, and he under- stood there are noAV 10.5 members. Buffalo and Elmira are also consider- ing the organization of societies. He hoped Utica and Albany would soon come into line. He reported a very live organization in Aubiu-n. It was moved and carried that the secretary write the secretary of the Auburn Rose So- ciety and the Rochester Rose Society asking them to become rnenibers of the federation. It was also moved and car- ried that the arrangements for a meet- ing of the federation with an affiliated society should be left with the secre- tary. It was moved and carried that a committee of three be appointed to con- fer with Professor Lumsden in regard to changes in the premium list of the New York state fair. P. R. Pierson, Tarrytown; E. A. Slattery, Buffalo; and .1. Prouty, Baldwinsville. were ap- pointed on this committee. The opinion was expressed that there sliould be a closer relationship between the affiliated organizations, and in or- der to bring this about, it was moved that notice be given that at the next annual meeting the constitution would be changed to provide for an executive committee, the personnel of which should be composed of the presidents of file affiliated organizations. In view of the necessity for such a committee at the present time, the president named a special executive committee to consist of the presidents of the various affiliated organizations. The following officers were elected : F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, president; Dr. Erl Bates, Syracuse, first vice- president; Charkes Vick. Rochester, second vice-president; Hugh McCarthy, Syracuse, third vice-president; F. A. Danker. Albany, fourth vice-president; W. H. M'orkman. Oswego, fifth vice- president; W. A. Adams, Buffalo, treas- urer; B. A. White, Ithaca, secretary, E, A. White, Sec'y. jiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiitiiiitiiiniM(iiiiiiiiitiiirniJM)iiuiUMiirininiiiiiiMiuiiiii)UniiiMiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiininiiiiiiiiiiiMiiMiitiiiiniiiiiiriiiiMiiuiiiiiiitiiiifiiiniiiMiiiiiiiiiirMirnitriiiriiiin • Chicago. Established 1S57 FLOMUST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders (Ve have the Best Facilities in the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST Pl,OWER STORE. WASfllNQTON D. C. iJurSTNW ^.* *■ »■ ^^ "^ Members of Florists' Telegraph Dfeliveryi New York. DRAKOS CO. PliORISTS 2953 Broadway. Opp. Columbia College Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. Est^bHshd i84.,. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadwa} , Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptln Filled Phones 15o2-1553 ColnmbuB. Los Angeles, CaUf .*««*«««| " O. C. SAAKE ^^ FLORIST We Solidt Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. „ 215 W. FOURTH STREET * El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. JiTembers of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery, Choicest Quality. Variety, Best Service and Delivery We are located in the central part of the city and deliver flowers to all suburbs. A. LANGE 77-79 E. MADISON ST. :\Iemberof F. T. D. CHICAGO MADE ARRAN(fnENTi<« , TO DEUVER FLOW£R.s\ IN ALL LEA&tNfr CITIES AT HOME AND A&ROAO AND ON ALL' LEAVINQ ; OR ARRIVING /j "■STEAMSHIPS. -Z:'^ A Sign Like This in Your Window Will Draw Good Business Now. Steamship Sailings. The various ocean s eamsnip lines have resumed general passenger ser- vice and It is reported that upwards of 5000 persons sailed from eastern ports for Europe durirg the week end- ing September 20, reopening for the retail florist an Important branch of Telegraph Delivery business Repre- sentatives of the steamship companies say ocean travel will be heavy for many months and all fIorisadway. New York— Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— David Clarke's Sons. New York — DraUos Co. New York— Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York— Kottmiller. New York — Malandre Bros. New Yo«-k— A. B. Cazan. New York — C. Lecakes & Co. New York— Max Schling. New York— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc. New York— G. B. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb.— Hess & Swoboda, Farnum St. Omaha Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J.— Edward Sceery. Philadelnhia, Pa.— Charles H. Grakelow. Philadelnhia. Pa.— J. J. Harbermehl s Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. St. Paul, Minn. — Holm & Olson. St Paul, Minn. — L. L. May & Co. Tacoma. Wash.— California Florists. Terre Haute, Ind. — J. G. Heinl & Sons. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. Seattle Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. St Louis, Mo.— F. H. Weber. Rockford. 111.— H. W. Buckbee Salt Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. Plttsburei, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke?*Va.— Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. Sheboygan. Wis.— J. E. Matthewson. Toledo, O.— Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Tornnto— Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington. D. C— Blackistone. Inc. Washington. D. C.-^.eo. H. Cooke. Springfield, Mass.— Wm. Schlatter & Son. St Louis, Mo.— Grimm & Gorley. Washington, D. C— Louise Flower Shop. Washington. D. C— Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Worcester, Mass.— Llttlefield, Florist. Worcester, Mass.^ — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers, N. Y.— New York Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot Ayohuos. New New New New PHONES: 1501 and L1582 Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS 1415 Farnum St. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywliere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Mention the American Florist when writino Flowers Deliyered AaywHwe. Pliont. 1952 Bedlorfl HUGO H. JAHN FliORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Mention the American Florist when writina Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery^ t known and most reliable nonst. Dunlop's New York G.E.M. STUMPP 261 nrra avinue Hemter of Florists' Tblegrapli Delivery, LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 1919. The American Florist. 537 Passaic, N. J. THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NLW YORK Fifth Avenue DACTniM 1 P"'' Street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. Main QQA I awk Ava Telephone _ OOf Lewis AfBi, No. 1150 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, .^>UPifliiiiniiniiiiiiinminniiniiDRiiiiflniiiinniininniiiiiuiniiniiiii(j^ E Cincimiati, O. - I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street 1 THE BEST THAT GROWS. p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM.^ '^iiiiiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiuii#' Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FliORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Bochester Phone 506. Long Dlst. Bell Dh. 2189 Members of Florists' T'elegraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to mail and telegraph orders. Memher of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade disct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. Buffalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andef3on gervice meanB fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeUverie3inBuffalo,Lockport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of FloriBts' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas and Western Missouri. UlJ-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. /-^ |_||>-» \(~lf) Send your telegraph orders to us for ^' ' l^-f^vJW delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY F. T. D. Paterson, N. J. Send your Orders forChicago-J^t All orders carefully flfleS ^o» St under the supervision of ^cX^2^ GEORGE ."iSMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' reiegiapu Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 73d St. Phone Colnmbiis 6468, Branch: 840 AVestchester Atc, Bronx. Phone; Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Are at N St., N. W. Miss Louise W. Dangherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3S41, 3842. Member of Florists' Telegrraph Delivery. j Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Dtlirered io Albaiiy and ndnily os telegraphic order. i 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, NeTvbnryport. Hasa. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take cnre of all telegraphic orders. J. W. RODGEBS Elks' BnUdlnsr. Dnvfoil fl 4 South Jefrerson Street, *-'<*J IWIlj \f' TelegraLLh orders for Dayton will receive our inimediate and careful attention, UTTIEFIELD, Horlst WORCESTER, MASS. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists ""o-i II [ Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Member of Fiorista' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. Gnus, PresideaL & lOl^Cll ^O. E. P. NEIMAN. SecrelaiT. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 538 The American Florist. Sepi. 27, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenne, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satlsfaotion. Member of Florists' Telegraph DelivaiT. Quality Q/^^ ^ and *==!^ _^ pROMPTNeSS ^'*^^^ —The Avenue Floral Co, 3442 STCHARLES AVENUE Members F.T.D. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention th e American Florist when writina Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. P. H. WEBER N. B, Cor. Taylor and Olive Sts. Flowers delivered In City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES W£IR,Inc. FLORIST 334 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main, Orders will be care- fnlly cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Eetail Florists of Grand Eapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction, nill HTU Ulllll. We are the center of the great UULUin, miBIl' Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists* Tele^aph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writina TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Flowers and Service '|S„»S"i?SIKS?SS» *»^*^/^*'*^ Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. ^iiinriHiiiiMinHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniiirMiirfminniitiniMiitiiirMiiiiiiMiiMiiiiiiiMiiniiiiniMiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiirniMiitiiitiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiniiHiMiiiiiiitMniiiiii^ 2751 Broadw^ay, I NEW YORK, N. Y. | A. B. CAZAN, y Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. | ^niiirMiMiiiiiUHiiiininniiiiiniuiiMniiiiMiiiiiirMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuMiniiniiiiMnriiiiiniuiiiininiiMiiiiiiMiiiMitiiitiiiiMiiinrtMiMiiiiiiiMirMnrriiiiniiiiiii^ CHICAGO te'\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. Not be.) 849-8S1 Irving Park Blvd. BERNARD J. SHERMAN. Prop. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI Albany, N. Y. ±loWers Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'o, C. H. TREY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WUI OU orders for the West on short notlc* Trade disconnti. First-clast itook. Wholesali and Ritiil Florist 3348 Wo MA.DISON ST. fSS^&M OAavUCLU PARK CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writina Rockford, DI. H. W. BUCKBEE. The Best Service I, I. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAB STR^ETT Members of Florists' Teleerarh Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. FL ORIS T Established over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Lang Floral & Nursery Co, 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for !rexas, Oklahoma, Louisiana. New Mexico. Nt ©rders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS -n-ill fiU yoar or- dcis for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. 1919. The American Florist. 539 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. S22 SO. HICHIGAN BLVD.. AoiBlorimn Amei, CHICAGO ( Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Members of Florists' relegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHBPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central PeDDsylvaula. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. i?2~ «'«'««*. chjcago.ill Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Mention the American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICB. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. iVtfU%V(iWAWUWA/UV\rtflJ1i^Wft Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 90O Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenne Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully execnted. Mention the American Florist when writina EiiiBiBiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBiiiiiniiinNiiinmiiiiiiuiuiBimiiniiiniiiiniiiiBiiBiiiiiii I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE I I IMoirlst t I Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ■iminmTiniaiiiiiriiniaiiiBnininiiiinniBiiaiiniiiiimiiiirwiiiiiiniinmiaiiii Mention the American Florist when loritinfi Washington, D. C. BUCKlSTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service For St. Louis. VHKE Grimm St Gorly New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. Thone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre lirolhers" on a box of flowers is a Gu»rantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. UUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph DeUveiyi Mention the American Florist when writinff HEART OF Newark. N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompt Deliveries to any (own or city TelepllOne witMn 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 •WE NEVER SliEEP" IDLEWILD 6REENH0USES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South Main St. "Up-to-tbe-Jliuiite" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand AvenDC Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO florist n E.MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 540 The American Florist. Sept. 27, SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS 'McGILL-SEED" SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE fiRANDIFLORA 1300 to a case. WRITE FOR PRICES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. HOGEWONING & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditch LONDON, - . ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans. Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other Items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted j-ou upon application to S D. WOODRUFF & SONS. 82 Dey St., NEW YOR and CHANGE. CONN. Mushroom Growing By B. M. DufiTSar Presenting accurately the requirements for success. 260 pages, cloth, fully illustrated, Price, $1.50. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Get Qnotatioiui From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED mo^sdaie Bristol, Pa. iiiiuiniuiiiiiiiiiiDuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiniinn% BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia Wholesale Price List (or Florist* «ud Market Oardenei& %ifr(i(niniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifniinniini]iHDi!ii Just Received HOLLAND BULBS FREESIA PURITY, M in. and up. Prices on application. J.M.THORBURNSCO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. ■ rOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant. Squash. Pnmpkln,. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDEIVCE SOLICITED ROCTZADN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale GroTrers ot fnll list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, OUra, Asparagus,. Rhubarb, Celery, Stiinach, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Canliliower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Yokohama Nursery Co., Lid. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds 1919. The American Florist. 543 Paper While Narcissus BEST GRANDIFLORA TYPE French Growers of Highest Reputation IN FULL SIZED CASES Dock inspection shows our men that five of our cases are as tall as six cases of some other importers. Watch out. r We would like to quote , 11 ctms. to 13 ctms. y*'*',?.*'^? ***^^^ ^'^^** 13 ctms, and up I Write or wire. ALL DITCH BILBS Also from S. S. "Norman Monarch,' Cunarder, Sept. 22 Bought for Our Own Florists' Trade Not for Speculation or Auction. Advance Order Buyers Will Receive Their Stocks Soon. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 31-33 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 41-43 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, CajTots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsify. Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas, Write for Our Growing Contract Price Ust. Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEEDCO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Com, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Btc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Pnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. lnlllUIU,UUIIU BRITISH SEEDS- KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Oar SPECIAL PRICES, stating. If possible, onantlties required. lllDstrated Calalosie Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPORT.' LANGPORT, Eng. Me7iiion the American Florist tvhen xoriting If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ^"^S^ FlT""'' Mention the American Florist when writing Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, Gl-andl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FIiOWER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, UMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Mention the American Florist when writing 544 The American Florist, Sept. 27, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis P. Miller, Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance, Loui ville, Ky., Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich,, Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegfetables. Chicago, Sept. 23. — Cucumbers, Cli- max baskets, 60 to 75 cents; celery, Michigan, crate, 75 cents to $1.00; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 10 to 12% cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; tomatoes, per box, 25 to 50 cents. New York, Sept. 22. — Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 75 cents; cucumbers, 40 to 60 cents per dozen; mushrooms, $2.00 to $3.50 per three-pound basket; toma- toes, carrier 50 cents to $2.25; lettuce, per package, 25 cents to $1.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.50. Geraniums and Lettuce. Ed. American Florist: Will you kindly inform me if ger- aniums and lettuce can be grown suc- cessfully in the same house at the same temperature; also the name.s of the best single and double commercial geraniums according to color? Ohio. F. H. There is no good reason why ger- aniums and lettuce could not very well be grown in the same liouse. While geraniums, to make the greatest prog- ress, should have a little more heat, we can arrange for a little more time, and get a better product. When grown with lettuce, owing to the lower tem- perature, geraniums require very little water in winten "Keep them dry," shoiuld be the watchword. Towards spring, the temperature naturally will be corrected, and they will respond all the better for their cool treatment. In regard to varieties, we are at pres- ent not actively engaged in bedding plants, but we used to produce them heavily. We understand that very few changes have occurred in 10 years in this line; hence, the old standards are as popular as ever. To head the list, we place S. A. Nutt. double crimson; Scarlet Bedder, bright scarlet; Al- phonse Ricard, orange red; Francis Perkins, double pink; Jean Viaud, double rosy pink; L,a Favorite, double white; Mrs. E. G. Hill, single salmon. There is as a rule, only a limited de- mand for single types, hence these should be produced only sparingly. And it is much better to have a few varie- ties, in large numbers, than a large as- sortment, in tew numbers. Motto : A few standard kinds well done. Mabketman. Vegetable Markets. Reports to the bureau of markets of the United States department of agri- culture for the period September 16- 23, indicate moderate price changes and decreasin,g shipments. Potatoes were nearly steady. The tone in con- suming markets was slow and slightly weaker. Jersey sacked Giants held nearly at last week's closing range of $2-$2.15 per 100 pounds f . o. b. and were nearly steady also in eastern termihal markets with closing range unchanged at $2-$2.50. Maine Cobblers ranged $1.95-$2 per 100 pounds f. o. b. in bulk at shipping points. Jobbing prices weakened slightly in New York and Boston reaching $2.35-$2.00 per 100, pounds sacked and bulk while other eastern and middle-western markets ranged $3-$3.50. Minnesota Early Chios sold slightly lower, closing at $2.35 f. o. b. sacked for field run stock. Minnesota Red River Chios ranged $2.30-$2.45 f. o. b. shipping points. Car- lot sales in Chicago strengthened to a closing range of $2.30-$2.40 sacked. The tone of the onion market was firm and price changes mostly in upward direc- tion. Western sacked yellow stock continued fairly steady at $3-$4 in lead- ing jobbing markets. Middlewestern red stock was quoted $3.10-$3.20 f. o. b. shipping points and ranged $3.40-$3.60 in middle-western consuming markets. California yellow stock strengthened further to a range of $2.40-$2.50 f. o. b. shipping points and advanced 50 cents in New York, reaching $4-$4.2.5. New York domestic cabbage declined further closing at $32-$34 per ton bulk f. o. b. shipping points, but continued about steady in terminal markets at" $40-$50. Wisconsin and Minnesota domestic stock declined steadily, closing at $24 per ton bulk f. o. b. and holland seed at $25. Consuming markets quoted northern domestic stock at $40-$55, but carlots in Chicago sold at $30-$35 per ton bulk. Potato Wart Disease Eradication. In answer to the question, "What does the potato wart look like?" Dr. E. W. Olive, field assistant in plant disease survey, United States depart- ment of agriculture, describes the dis- ease as follows : "When small the growths on the sur- face of the potato tuber resemble warts; but when larger the outgrowth reminds one of a small, more or less spongy cauliflower light brown in color, later becoming dark or even black. Finally the whole diseased potato may disintegrate into a black, crumbly, de- cayed mass. Remember that the out- growths when young are wart-like, or like small spongy cauliflowers attached to the potato tubers. Do not mistake the small round, solid little tubers, which sometimes grow out from a po- tato, especially from scabby or badly diseased specimens. "In September, 1918, a diseased po- tato was sent from Highland, Pa., to Professor J. G. Sanders of the Pennsyl- vania department of agriculture, and he recognized it at once as something important. He took it to Washington, and the United States department of agriculture pronounced it as the serious European wart disease. A hasty sur- vey of the situation showed that it was largely confined to little back yard gar- dens of the anthracite coal miners in a restricted region in Pennsylvania. "It is believed that the disease was imported from Europe, possibly from England or Ireland. In 1912 the fed- eral horticultural board, in the hopes of keeping the disease out of America, prohibited the importation of potatoes from those countries where the disease was known to exist. Before the em- bargo went into effect, however, sev- eral million bushels of the crop of 1011 had been brought into this country from Europe and distributed through- out the east. Possibly, then, the potato embargo of 1912 was an act of locking the door after the horse was stolen! "When the departpient of agriculture agents were ssrfrching for the disease ^'Market Gardening" An elementary text book contalnlnfr 102 pages, 5x7. with 30 illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Bov- well, N. M. Clotli Bound, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO in Pennsylvania, one Irish woman with characteristic sense of humor, showed all her neighbors one of her large dis- eased potatoes as a new variety of cauliflower which grew underground. "Of course, the disease is a fungous growth and affects only the potato; a person might eat it without injury in the least, but the chances are that they would not, for the warty out-growths are ordinarily cut off in peeling. In fact, in Pennsylvania the worst spots were often right by the back door where the potato peelings had been thrown out to the chickens. If the peelings had been cooked first, the dis- ease would of course have been killed. "Sometimes the warty outgrowths appear on the stems above ground, but generally the sole effect is on the tubers, in severe cases causing them to turn into a black, crumbly decayed mass. The crop in some of the small gardens in Pennsylvania was practi- cally a total loss. While the vines might appear fairly healthy and prom- ising above ground, the disease might exist and be detected only at digging time. "It is easier to prevent the wart dis- ease than it is to control. If it once gets into a field, it is hard to eradicate. Therefore the United States depart- ment of agriculture, through the plant disease survey and county agents, and the state experiment stations all over the country, are co-operating in an ef- fort to find the disease if it is present." Terre Haute, Ind. LOKG DROUGHT SEailOUSLT FELT. Since June 20, this section of the country, has suffered from- unusually dry weather, the rainfall between that date and August 20 being but one-half of an inch. All growing crops have suffered in consequence, and thousands of acres of corn on sandy soil have simply dried up, many fields being prac- tically a total loss. Vegetables are, of course, scarce and high in price. Out- dor flowers, such as asters and gladioli, were very poor, although the late plantings of the latter are now show- ing excellent quality, the rains of the past week having been of great benefit to them. Business during the past two weeks has been quiet, and the grow- ers are taking advantage of the chance to get their places ready for winter. NOTES. Edgar Weber, Wm. Henley, James Cowan ana Fred Winter motored to Crawfordsville, September 16, to attend a meeting of the state association. Fred G. Heinl has returned from De- troit, Mich., making the trip by motor, accompanied by his family. Henley Bros, have their rose and car- nation houses in fine condition. The rose stock is especially good. Cowan Bros, have rebuilt three o f their houses and added an office at their establishment. Heinl & Weber have two houses of poinsettias which promise well for Christmas. B. S. 1919. The American Florist. 545 Paper White Grand. IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Paper Whites, 13-15 cm., 1250 per case $18.00 1,000 OCTOBER SHIPMENT Narcissus Emperor, double nosed $36.00 1,000 " Empress, '• 36.00 " In lots of 10,000 or more $35.00 per 1000 These are home grown bulbs, selected XXX for forcing. Prices are packed and F. O. B. New York. Cash with order, less 2% from those not having established credit with us. ALSO FOR PROMPT SHIPMENT, BAY TREES.PEONIES, RAFFIA, BAMBOO CANES. FOR LATER SHIPMENT, DUTCH BULBS, JAP. LILY BULBS, BEGONIAS AND GLOXINIAS, AND VALLEY PIPS, PALM SEEDS, ETC. WRITE FOR PRICES SPECIFICALLY STATING REQUIREMENTS. McHUTCHISON & CO., MpoS-lo^te 95 Chambers St., New York BULBS Paper Whites and Dutch Stock Write for Prices Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-285 W. Madison St., CUcago Seed Packets PLOVITER SEED SIZES TO CATALOGUE ENVELOPES — RETURN ENVELOPES Brown Ba^ Filling Machine Co. FITCHBURG. MASS. U. S. A. GERANIUIVIS S. A. Nutt. at S15.00 per 1000, up to Nov. Ist. Other varieties all soid until then. Winter pi-iees stiirtlng Nov. 1st. S. A. Nutt and Buchner..at $18.00 per 1000 Poitevine and Ricard. . . .at 22.00 per lOOO ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, pa. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP'* SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Baltimore, Md. Mention the American Florist when writing iiiiuMiiniiaiaiiuinMininiiniiiMinitiiiiiaiiiiiaiiaiiMiuiiuiiuiiMMMiiiiMaiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaMMiiniiaiiiMUiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiniiMiiMiiiaiuiiiiiiiiiiitaiiiiiiiiiitiii^ MICHELL'S SEASONABLE BULBS | FREESIA "PURITY" | This grand type supersedes ;ill the old varieties of Freesias- | FIOA-ersare almost twice the size of the regular type, and a pure h glistenina white Dnz. 100 lOOO = First Size Bulbs »-30 Si. 25 $10.00 | NEW GIANT COLORED FREESIAS | These varieties are equal to the **Purity'* in size; have excell^en*' = form and splendid texture. Boz. Blue Sl-26 Lavender 125 Pink 1-25 Mixed, all colors .75 NAFCISSUiS, PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA Doz. First size, 13 ctms. up (1250 bulbs to case) $.40 Also Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Callas and other Seasonable Bulbs; also Seeds and Supplies. | Send for New Wholesale Price List if yon do not receive a copy. | HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Market St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. I H'l'i i»uiiii' iiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiuiir iiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiitiniii Ill itiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiliii.iiiiiiiitiiillliliiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiti iiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiilililtilii iiiinii? luO 1000 = $8.00 $75.00 = 8.00 75.0 = 8.00 75.0 i 5.00 40.0o I 100 1000 I $2.50 $21.00 = Teddy, Jr. Scoltii Beautifully finished stock. Ready for immediate sale. 6-in . ... $1.00 each ;$ 90.00 per 100 I 4-in. Smlthii 35c each; $35.00 per 100 8-in. (Pedestal grown).. 2.00 each; 175.00 per 100 | 6-in. FICUS Elastica. (Rubber Plant.) 75o Try a sample order— you will be pleaded. HENRY I. FAUST, Wholesale Grower ol Christmas and Easter Plants. Merion Station, Pa. Extra Good, Well-Rooted Plants. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Boston Yellow Daisies. A special good strain; from 2-in. pots, $.3.50 per 100. Elmer Rawlings, AiTEtilk^rN: y. GHAS. H. TOTTY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Cbrynnnthemnin Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing 546 The American Florist. Sept. 27, (?= The Nursery Irade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Mfon, Morrisvill^, Pa.. Presi- dent: Lloyd C. Stark. Louisiana. Mo., Vice- President; John V\ fitson. 4U1) Nassau StrePt, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual nonvention will be held at Chicago, June, 193U. NuRSEKY Stock in many lines is already sliort of requirements, especial- ly ornamentals. Bkaintr.ee. Mass. — The Blue Hill Nurseries have been incorporated by Julius, Victor and Nina Hourlin, with a capital stock of $45,000. Pacific Coast Prices Advance. The California dealers in fruit trees and roses report that advance quota- tions sent out by growers indicate that fruit trees, which formerly retailed at 35 to 50 cents, will have to bring from 85 cents to $1 this year if the dealer is to have a fair profit. Field-grown roses will also probably retail at 75 cents to ,$1 each. A number of nur- series are said to have no more stock to offer, owing to the unprecedented demand. One of the largest nurseries in Oregon is reported to have bought up all the fruit trees in California that it could secure to supply the heavy de- mand in the north. J. T. L. Ass'n of American Cemetery Supts. As we go to press, the annual con- vention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents is in session at Cincinnati, O., the dates being Sep- tember 24-25, previous announcement of which appeared in our issue of Au- gust 23, page 302. In addition to a well arranged programme of topics of timely interest, the local convention committee, composed of William Sal- way, Carl E. Kern, J. C. Cline and M. M. Jones, have arranged for enter- tainment of the visitors, which will add to the pleasure and success of the meeting. The attendance on the open- ing day indicates a large and repre- sentative gathering, whose delibera- tions should be fruitful. The present officers of the associa- tion are : ~W. H. Atkinson. Trenton. N. J., president; H. S. Adams, Jamaica Plain, Mass., vice-president; W. B. Jones. Pittsburgh, Pa., secretary-treas- urer. Firs. The number of flr trees that can be successfully grown in this climate for many years is not large. One of the handsomest here is the white fir of western North America, Abies con- color. There are fine specimens of this beautiful tree in the Arboretum raised here from seed planted in 1.ST4 and now about 60 feet high, with the lower branches resting on the ground, and solid masses of gray-green foliage. As handsome and as promising in this climate is the Japanese Abies homole- pis, or, as it has been more often called, Abies brachyphylla. This a large tree on the mountains of central Japan with dark green leaves silvery white on the lower surface and violet-purple cones. It has proved perfectly hardy in this climate. The largest specimen in the Hunnewell pinetum is now 5.5 feet high with branches sweeping the ground. The Arboretum trees are smaller but already produce their handsome 'cones. A variety of this tree, (var. umbellata) witli green cones and rather lighter- colored leaves, is established in the Ar- boretum wliere it has grown rapidly, the largest specimen raised from seeds planted in 1801, being 3.5 feet high. Abies cilicica from Asia Minor and A. cephalonica from southeastern Europe are hardy trees in the Arboretum and now promise to grow here to a large Henry 'W. Busch, Detroit, Mich, Vice-President American Association of Park Superintendents. size. Abies Veitchii from Japan is still a handsome tree in the Arboretum, but it is douiatful if it carries its beauty to old age. A. amabilis and A. grandis from northeastern North America are handsome young trees here, and A. nobilis from the same region ,iust keeps alive here as a nearly prostrate shrub, altliough in Methuen, in the extreme northern part of this state, there are handsome and healthy specimens of this fir nearly 30 feet high. — Arnold Arboretum Bulletin. Henry W. Busch, Detroit, Mich. VICE-PRES. AMER. ASS'N. OF PARK SUPTS. Henry W. Busch. elected vice-presi- dent of the Ame'rican Association of Parli Superintendents at the annual meeting of that organization at Hart- ford and New Haven, Conn., August 24-20. a report of the proceedings of which appeared in our issue of Sep- tember G, page 368. is 43 years of age, 15 of which have been spent with the department of parks and boulevards of Detroit, Mich. The park depart- ment of that city has but one commis- sioner, whose appointment is subject to the pleasure of the mayor. All positions of a subordinate nature are under civil service rules, and Superin- tendent Buscli has served under vari- ous administrations. In Detroit, there is a saying, "Commissioners may come, and commissioners may go, but Busch stays on forever." Included in the Detroit system is the famous Belle Isle park, an island of 704 acres, lying in the Detroit river. It was purchased in 1879 for $200,000 and today is valued at $17,000,000. Milwaukee, Wis. MARKET SHO^VS nE.\LTHY CONDITION. Market conditions for the week end- ing September 20 were the most satis- factors' of the month, marked by a con- siderable increase in funeral work and other sales, and a shortening up in supply. The demand was in excess of the receipts, with the result tliat prices advanced. The outdoor supply is less- ening, and the qualitj' is also suffering. In greens, tlie market is well supplied. NOTES. Tlie large Grand avenue department stores, as well as those on Wisconsin street, who had fall openings last week, again featured very ta^sty window dis- plays, the work of the A. F. Kellner Co, The variety in the grouping fully demonstrated this firm's ability as deco- rators. The younger element — and some of tlie older ones — will get together and make merry at a harvest dance in cos- tume, which will be held at Keipper's park, September 27. The regular meeting of the florists' club will be held October 2. . Some legal points pertaining to labor will come up for discussion at that time. Heavy rain, with high winds, fol- lowed by hail, visited this vicinity, Sep- tember 20, but at this writing, no dam- age to glass has been reported. Visitors : M. B. Latham, Racine, Wis.; H. Larsen, Menominee, Mich.; M. Hensen, St. Paul, Minn. E. O. H ARRISONS' NURSERIE" Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, I grape-vines, strawberry plants, raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. -iarrisons* Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin, Md. SNOW QUEEN CANKA Awarded Certificate of Merit at S. A. P. A O. H. New Yoric Convention. And 100 other notable kinds. Always ask for SWASTIKA BRAND CANNAS. Th„ p.ONARD a nrsn west grove 1"S U.lONF.sr.O. IHJCI " PENN'A. ■JONESCO. Robert Pyle, Prss. I Sail fa\.\ 1. Wintzer,Vice-Pres. HilFs Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY 3maU, medium and large sizes Bupplied^ Price ll3t now ready. The D. Hill Nurseiy Co. ETergrecD Spedalisls Largest Growers m Ameria Box 404c DUNDEE, ILL. Thrtlliim TheNew TTnrHiT' PriuAt (L. Ibotax Xow sent out for the first time. XUV/llUlll Hybrid iiaiUj iXlVCl Ovalitollum) Inquire for further information. One-year field- grown plants, 55.00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 eacti. IS ov. 25th delivery mi HAVEN, CONN T it ELM CITY NURSERY CO., WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., Introducers of BOX-BARBERRY 1919. The American Florist. 547 PEOIVIB^ OUR GUARANTEE: WE WILL REPLACE WITH THREE EVERY PLANT BLOOMING UNTRUE TO BESCRIPTION. TERMS; To new customers, cash with order or satisfactory references. Not less than 26 of one kind at these prices. Al' shipments made at purchaser's risk. No charge for packing. Offered subject to surplus being unsold upon receipt of order. Strong divisions 2 to 4 eyes. Net price per 100 Grandiflora Nivea Plena Couronne d'Or Delicatissima Docteur Bretonneau j Large globular milk white very fragrant, ■) first white to bloom $20.00 fLarge ivory white, fragrant, splendid ■ I grower, free bloomer. Absolutely the [ best late white for cut flower purposes. ..$22. 00 'Early, large rose shape, delicate lilac roie, ideal wedding shade. Very fra- grant, tall grower. Known locally for over 20 years as the " L. L. Ij. Pink". . Always brings good prices $18,75 {Large deep pink flower, fragrant, vigor- ous, free bloomer. Splendid keeper in cold storage. Midseason. Also called Lady Lenora Bramwell $15.00 Best varieties at lowest prices. Send for catalogue of Peonies and Iris. PETERSON NURSERY, 28 N. La Salle St., Chicago Baltimore. DAHLIAS NOW FEATURE STOCK. Market conditions during: the past week have shown considerable improve- ment. Gladioli are on the wane, and dahlias which are taking their place, may be had in abundance and in many fine varieties. The stock offered this year is excellent, due to proper han- dling-, the result of the good work of the wholesalers in educating the large growers, varieties being shipped sep- arately, packed .jO in a corrugated box. and such lots are sold in the original packages, eliminating unnecessary han- dling. Red and white roses are still scarce, but very good pinks are to be had to supply the demand, although some of the growers have to cut them before they are fully open. NOTES, A fine piece of landscaping, placed in the court house plaza for the Odd Fellows' convention, caused much favorable comment by the public. The work was planned by Charles R. Jones, superintendent of Druid Hill park. The S. S. Pennock Co. handled 100 American Beauty roses last week, which were secured from out of town, and delivered to the customer in about five hours after the order was received. Robert Halliday is spending some time in Ocean City, N. J., where it is hoped by his many friends, that the rest at the seashore will bring a speedy return to health. W. Summers, of Pennsylvania ave- nue, is prevented from attending to business at his store, but the establish- ment is ably handled by his efficient manager. G., Jr. NashvlUe, Tenn. STATE FAIR BRINGS GOOD BUSINKSS. "Fair week" proved quite a boon to the florists, with thousands of visitors being entertained in various parts of the city. Corsage bouquets were much worn find proved quite a factor in the JUST ARRIVED! Complete Line of Bulbs Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Narcissus Paper White Grandiflora, Callas, Freesias and Easter Lilies. Choice Offering of Roses for Forcing or Outdoor Planting. Also a Select List of Heavy Field-Grown Plants and Hardy Perennials. CLIMBERS. Dorothy Perkins Red Doroihy Perkins Lady Gay Tausendschon Philadelphia Rambler ) Clematis Paniculata, extra large, field-grown $1.75 perdoz.; S12.00per 100 I 2-yr. old. !• Perdoz. Per 100 $2,75 $20.00 3-yr. Per doz. $3.50 old. Per 100 $25.00 HARDY PERENNIALS. Anchusa Italics . Anemone, Assorted 1.10 Perdnz. Per 100 $1.10 $8.00 Perdoz. Japanese Iris $1.10 Garden Iris 1.10 Lythrum Koseum I.IO Monarda 1.10 Oriental Poppy l.lo Perennial Phlox, Named 1.10 Hardy Pinks 1.10 Salvia Pratonsis 1.10 Sweet William AH Stand- ard Varieties 1.10 Per 100 $8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.O0 B.OO 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Aquiiegia, " l.iO 8.00 Campanula, " 1.10 8.00 Coreopsis, " 1,10 8 00 Delphinium, " 1.10 8.00 Dlftitalis, " 1. 10 8.00 Gaillardia, " I.IO 8.00 Helianthus, " 1.10 «.00 Hibiscus, " I.IO 8.00 Also Many Other Varieties of Hardy Plants and Stirubs. Above offer is subject to immediate acceptance and stock on hand upon receipt of Our Fall Catalog is now ready for distribution. Ask for your copy. JAMES VICK'S SONS ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Mention the American Florist when loriting orders. demand. .Stock in gtneral has Ijeen ar- riving a little more freely. There are many good roses on the market at pres- ent, notably Columbia. Carnations will soon be plentiful. Dahlias are com- ing along nicely and funeral work keeps up to its usual high standard. M. C. D. 548 The American Florist. Sept. 27, Our Convention Exhibit Proved our stock to be the best finished and largest assortment of foliage and flowering plants in this country. Quicken your sales with a sample order for the fall opening. Craig Quality Ferns, Dracaenas, Areca, Crotons, Pan- danus and FiCUS will bring you profitable business. Order now. ROBT. CRAIG CO., woSfp... 4900 Market St., PhUadelphia, Pa. Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings, Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per lOOO. Order now A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Micti. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnation Laddie R. C, Feby. and March Delivery, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. The demand for this Carnation will far exceed the supply. F.DORNER 5 SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. Mention the American Florist when loriting Plant Propagation, Greenhouse and Nursery Practice. By 1»I. G. Kalns. 342 pages, illustrated. Price $1.75. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Providence, R. I. ■WiajDINGS MOVE CONSIDEBABLE STOCK. Business during the past week has been good with a considerable move- ment of cut stock occasioned by sev- eral weddings. Asters are shortening in supply and prices are now firm. Roses continue to arrive at a good rate and are easily moved. A few chrysan- themums were shown but their poor quality did not entitle them to much favor. Pall bulbs have been received and are selling well, especially Paper White narcissus. NOTES. Mrs. P. F. Conley is cutting excellent asters. Boston ferns at her establish- ment are also showing excellent growth. John Trottier, of the Westminster Greenhouses, has a new Essex car. H. A. T. Cincinnati, o. — t. D. Long, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago,, is here this week attending the convention of the Association of American Cemetery Superintendents. ^\\llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||lll .|||||{{||||llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllt^ I Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri | m 214-inch, J3.60 per 100; $30.00 per 1000 i I Plumosus Seedlings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000 1 I Primula Malacoides | = 214-inch, $5.00 per 100 g \ Variegated Vincas f 1 Field Clumps, $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. f g Rooted Cuttings, ready in Oct., fl.BO per 100; $12.50 per 1000. 90 per = = cent tip cuttings. s § Green VinCa Rooted cuttings, $1.50 per lOO, = I English Ivy Rooted Cnttings, $1.50 per lOO; $12.50 per 1000. g I Good Packing. No Extra Charges. M i mjl 1 OL LL r* J WHOLESALE FLORISTS 1 I Muskogee ohrubbery barden, j. Rowiey, Mgr. | I Muskogee, Okla. p- o. box as | %iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii>i"""" ''''''''iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii# PEONIES Extra Good Divisions or Undivided Clumps- (Divisions, 3 to 7 eyes.) Clean, healthy, northern-prown. Large plants at division prices. Where wanted tor cutting or immediate effect, we will send undivided plants or clumps to eoual the number of divisions ordered. Six at dozen, 25 at lOO rate; luCO lots at iu% off liOrate, applying on 250 or more. Packing free. Prices net t o. b. fcit. Paul, subject unsold. Do/,. 100 Aurora, mre, lilac-white SIS.OI) $96.00 Avalanche, hirge milk-white... 3.00 24. OU Baroness schroeder, blush ii.oo 88.C0 Coronne d' Or. free blooming. .. 3.00 24.00 Ducness de Nemours, white!... 2.25 18.00 Madame Crousse, snow white.. i.50 20.00 Madame de VerneviUe, one of the best whites 2.00 16.00 Mons.Dupont, ivory white 4.75 37.50 Venus, delicate shell-pink 12.50 96.00 Germaine Bigot, lilac-rose. 14 to 99.00 Doz. Grandiflora Nivea Plena .......$ 7.60 lflO„ 60.1.0 silo" 30.00 Golden Harvest, peach-pink 2.50 Felix Crousse, deep rose-red.... 3,75 Francois Rosseau, intense vel- vet red; large, penect rose bloom, one of the finest reds; hentofore always sold at $3.00 to 15.00 per division. 15.00 120.00 Madame Victor Verdier, deep rose 3.00 24.00 Mons. Martin Cahuzak, garnet. 30.10 240.00 Offer also: — New and Rare Peonies — LeCygne, Tourangelle, Jubilee, Primevere, Sarjih Bernhardt, Laoy Ale.\andra Duff, Therese. Solanpe, La France. Elwood Pleas, Madame Aug. Dessert, Loveliness, Marie Crousse, Karl Rosenfield, Madame Gauaichau and the Brand Peonies and many others. Write lor prices. THE W. L. MILLER SEED CO., Market square, St. Paul, Minn- Mention the American Florist when writing Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. Mention the American Florist when toriting Improved Bird's Eye -AND- Christmas Joy Peppers Out of 2M-in. pots at $6.00 per 100. Grown from selected stock. GENISTAS Very bushy, 3-inch at $26.00 per 100. 4>^-inch at $50.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 549 PEONIES-CUT FLOWER VARIETIES Prices Are for Divided Roots with from Two to Five Eyes WHITE PINK RED DUCHESS DE NEMOURS (Calot) Salphur white with Kreen- Doz. 100 ish reflex, cup shape $3.00 $20.00 FESTIVA MAXIMA Flowers of iminense size, 7 to 8 iuclies in diameter, snow- whiie with red blotches on edges or center petals 3.60 22.50 MAD. DE VERNEVIIiLE Guard petals sulphur white, center delicate rose white : one of the most desirable of the white Peonies for all purposes 3.00 20.00 MARIE LEMOINE Large, compact, pure white, cream white center, car- mine tips. Fragrant 3.00 20.00 QUEEN VICTORIA White, center tetals tipped carmine, la ge, full bloom, one of the best cut flower sorts. Early 2.40 15.00 EUGENE VERDIEB Delicate flesh pink, ver.v Doz. 100 tall, free and beautiful $4.00 $30.00 KOHINOOR Shell pink, very free, splen- did cut flower sort. Mid- season 3.00 20.00 MARGUERITE GERARD Large, compact, seini-rose. Pale hydrangea pink, cen- ter petals flecked crimson. 7.00 50.00 SOU^TBNIR DE G. CALOT Bril iant rose with silverv relle.\ '. 3.60 25.00 TRIOMPHE DE Li'EXPOSITION DE MLiLE Soft carnation pink with white reflex 3.60 25.00 LA GRANGE Very desirable on account Doz. lOO of its striking red color, heavy stem and large, double flowers $4.00 $30.00 LOUIS VAN HOUTTE Deep carmine rose, tipped silver with fiery reflex. Semi-rose type. Fragrant. Late 3.60 25.00 PRESIDENT ROOSEXTgLT Fine full bloom, color very brilliant rose 3.60 25.00 OFFICINALIS RUBRA PLENA Ta 3 ia the old fashioned red; the most biiUiant of all 3.60 25.0O PRICES F. 0. B. NURSERIES. PACKING AT COST All the above are ready for shipment from our Own Nurseries, Western Springs, Illinois CHICAGO: 31-33 W.Randolph St. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE NEW YORK: 41-43 Barclay Street Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Shrubs Raspberries, Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Pater Boiilender &, Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 2Vi-inch Simlax plants ..$2.75 $25.00 2^1 -inch Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow '. . 5.00 48.00 4-ioch Marquerites, white and yellow 15.00 25.000 Vincas, fleltl grown S.OO 75.00 10.000 Bench Ferns, 5 varieties, .$25.00 and ifSO.OO per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey JGOOD STOCK 4. BOUGAINVILLEA, 4 itich pot platits, several times pinched and well shaped * specimens, $4.75 per dozen; $35.00 per 100. Extra large specimens ^ 6 inch pots, $12.00 per dozen. * GENISTA, 4 inch pots, will make up to 6 inch size by spring, pinched back ^ several times, $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100, * FERN DISH FERNS, 2^4 inch pots, all standard varieties, $6.00 per 100: T $50.00 per 1000. t ASPARAGUS PtUMOSUS, 2U inch, very bushy, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 T per 1000. FERNS, bench grown. Boston, very bushy, 5 inch pot size, $4.75 per dozen; $36' CO per 100. Verona, extra value, very bushy, 5 inch pot size, $5.60 per dozen; $40.00 per ItO. The Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE, OHIO FALL BILBS Paper Whites, 13-15 ctm. Valley Pips (Holland grown), also Begonia and Gloxinia Bulbs and Palm Seeds. Dutch Bulbs. Jap. Lily Bulbs. Narcissus, (Emperor and Empress). Paeonies, Raffia, Bamboo Canes, Etc. WRITE FOR IMPORT PRICES. McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import House, 95 Chambers St., New York 550 The American Florist. Sept. 27, Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSSUM. Alyssum, Donble Giant, 2-lnch. $2.00 per 100. Elmer Rawlings. Allegany, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^ in., $3.50 r>er 100; $30.00 per 1,000. Plumosus seedlings, $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1,000. Muskogee Shrubbery Garden, P. O. Box 38, Muskogee, Okla. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green, lO-lo. tubs, 20 to 24-in. high, »5 to $S; 12-in. tubs, 22 to 28-in. high, $8 to $10 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Xmas Red and Prima Donna. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write ns today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantable fancy tips Dwarl variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfatory de- Vv. rv' assured to all parts of U. S, A. and Canada. I'TTTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO.. linns Seventh St. Pittsburgh. Pa. BULBS. Bulbs— Calla, 1%-1%-ln., $7.00 per 100; \%- 2-In , $10.00 per 100. Lilium Candidnm, 20-22 ctms., $11.00 per 100; 22-24 ctms., $15.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Paper White. 13 ctm., (1250 to Case). $2 75 per lOO. $22.50 ner 1.000: Trumpet Ma.1or. Frencli (2.000 to case). .$2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bnlba, Holland and French. Ask for onr quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St., New York. CAIiADIUMS. Caladlums. fancy leaved. 3-incli pots, each, SBc; doz., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi- cago and New York. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS 100 1,000 White Wonder $12.00 $110.00 Matchless 11.00 100.00 Bonfire 10.00 90.00 Victory 10.00 90.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Order Now! Play Safe! Supply Limited! White— lOO 1000 Matchless $11.00 $100.00 White Pearl 12.50 120.00 White Wonder 12.50 120.00 Crystal White 12.50 120.00 White Enchantress 12.50 120.00 Pink- Nancy 12.50 120.00 Pink Enchantress 12.50 120.00 Alice 12.50 120.00 Akehurst 11-60 110.00 Ward 12.50 120.00 Rnsette 11.50 110.00 Miss Theo 12.50 120.00 Enchantress Supreme 15.00 140.00 Bed- Good Cheer 11.00 100.00 Beacon 12.50 120.00 Thcnanthos 11.00 100.00 M. C. GDNTERBERG Wholesale Florist Randolph & State Sts. Chicago, 111. CARNATIONS— FIELD GROWN. 250 Enchantress White, 275 Enchantress Rose Pink, 250 Philadelphia; 30 Commodore, $10.00 per 100: 650 Hallowwarden Crimson, $8.00 per 100. Cash with order. BTJTZ BROS., Newcastle, Pa. Carnation Laddie, rooted cuttings. .Tan. 1st delivery. $8.00 per lOi): $75 00 per 1000. A. F. Longren, 4249. W. Monroe St., Chicago. Carnations, rooted cuttings, Laddier $75 per 1.000. F. Corner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write tor list. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamen, 3%-in., fine stock, $30.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. DAHLIAS. Dahlias. Beat new and standard varieties. Peacock Dahlia Farms. WiUlamstown Jet., N. J. DAISIES. Daisies. Beiljs Monstrosa. pink or wliite; also Lonefeliow and Snf>wball; fine strong plants; .$.S.no per t.OOO: SS 25 per 3.0(10. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottll, 4-in.. $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per lOO. 5-iD., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. B, Vincent, Jr. & S*)ns Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. A splendid lot for Immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of tills issue. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. FERNS. Ferns. A splendid lot for Immediate ship- ment. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment on front cover page of this issue. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Fancy Ferns, special picked, C. A. Eaebn. 1312 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. FREESIAS. Freesias Imp. Purity, %-%-ln., $6.00; ^4-in. plump, $8.00; y2-%-in., $10.00 per 1,000, Col- ored (Fardel's), separate colors, $45.(X): mixed, $40.00 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Freesias Purity. % to %-in., $1.25 per 100, $10.00 per 1.000: ^t to %-in.. $1.75 per lOO, $15.00 per 1,000; %-in. and up. $2.25 per lOO, $20.00 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Freesia Purity. %-%-\-a., $9.50 per 1,000; %-%-in., $15.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place, New York. N. Y. GAIiAX. Galax. Fine fresh stock. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Grandfather Evergreen Co., Newland, N. C. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 75,000 at reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others; extra strong plants. 4- in. 12%c; 3y2-in., 9c; 3-in.. 7%c; 2%-ln., 4%e; 2M-in., ZViC L. J. ROWB, 'ntusville. Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. HARDY PLANTS. Canterbury Bells, rose, white, blue; field- grown, strong, $6 per 100, Lychnis Viscaria, bl. fl., strong 2-yr., $6 per 100. Hardy chrysanthemums, Belden's White, one of the best, $6 per 100. Red and yellow, field clumps. $5 per 100. Pyrethrum, Boseum Hybridium. beautiful shades of pink and red, $6 per 1(K). Gaillardia, Grand. Compacta, extra fine, strong field grown, $5 per HXi. Bellis. Double Daisy, Monstrosa, strong seed- lings, 75c per 100; $4 per 1000. Satisfaction Guaranteed. THOMAS J. MURPHY, 409 Erie St., Palnesville, O. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas. Assorted French; also Otaska. Fine bushy 4-in., 20c; 5-in., 35c. This is a bargain as stock is very fine. JOSEPH BAN- CRCIFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. HYDRANGEAS Strong, healthy fieid-gro^ii plants. Best French varieties, $20.00 per 100. ELI CROSS Grand Rapids, Michigan. if You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919, The American Florist. 551 IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Good strong 2-1d. stock, $2.50 per 100; $22,50 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr.. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. English Ivy. Kooted cuttings. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1.000. Muskogee Shrubbery Garden, P. O. Bos 3S. Musiiogee, Okla. KENTIAS. Kentia Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2%-in. pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H. FIESSER, 711-741 Hamil- ton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. MAGNOIilA liEAVES Magnolia leaves; non-mouldy, flexible and of uniform size, $2.00 per carton; in 100-lb. cases, $22.00 per case. Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind. NARCISSUS. Narcissus Paper White Grandflora. Keady for immediate shipment. Write for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York. Narcissus. Paper White Grandiflora, Trum- pet Major and Gr. S'oleil d'Or. For sizes and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. McHutchison & Co., 95 Chambers St., New York. Narcissus, Chinese, per mat of 120 bulbs, $8.40; per basket of 30 bulbs, $2.40. French Paper White Grandilfiora. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ORCHIDS. HASSALX. & CO., orchid growers and raisers* Southgate, London, England. Cattleyas. Laellio- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Cattleya — Orchids. All first-class stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. V. Allen, Edge- wood. R. I. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J. PALMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co.. Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANSIES. Pansv Plants, strong and stocky. "SuDCrb Strain," $4.00 per 1.000; 3,000 for $11.25; 5.000 for $17.50. Cash. These plants and strain will please yon. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich, PEONIES. Peonies. Extra good divisions or undivided clumps. Clean, healthy, northern-grown stock. For varieties and prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The W. L. Miller Seed Co.. Market Square, St. Paul. Minn. Peonies, .strong divisions. 2 to 4 eyes. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Peterson Nursery. 28 N. La Salle St.. Chicago. PREVIUIiAS. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettlas. true type, 2%-ln. pot plants, $10.00 per 100. A. Henderson & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Polnsettias. Fine 2-ln. stock; ready now. $8.00 per 100. Shipped In pots. Cash. JOS- EPH BANCROFT & SON, Cedar Falls, la. Primula Obconlca. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Primula Malacoides, 2%-in., $5.00 per 100. Muskogee Shrubbery Garden, P. 0, Box 38, Muskogee, Okla. Primula Malacoides. Pine, strong seedlings, .52.00 per 100. E. H. TUCKHART, Northumber- land. Pa. ROSES. For Sale. The following Rose Plants. 900 2%-in. Cecile Brunner; 400 2i^-ln. Ward. These are good plants. POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove, Illinois Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine gives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. ROSES. Roses, own root, 3-In. For varieties and prices see advertisemeDt on front cover page of this issue. A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn. SEEDS. Seeds, High Grade. We specialize In beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero, Calif. Seeds. Burpee's Sweet Peas. Best winter flowering Spencers for Florists. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. W. Atlee Burpee Co., Phila- delphia, Pa. Seeds. Sweet Peas for fall sowing. Spen- cer, Unwin and Grandiflora types. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere In this Issne. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorlc. Seeds. S^ieclaltles In variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C. McGUl & Co., wholesale seed growers. San Francisco, Calif. Seed. Michell new crop flower. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry F. Mitchell Co., 518 Mar- Itet St., Philadelphia, Pa. .SEEDS. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stoclts of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage. Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Son, Langport, Eng. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash and pumpkin seed- sugar, flint and field com. J. C. Robinson Seed Co.. Waterloo. Neb. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pnmplJin, cucumber and watermelon seed and Held com on contract. Edgar F. Hurff. Swedes- boro, N. J, Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, mnsk- melon, squash and pumpkin; sweet flint and dent corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co.. Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Rhodes erass, Paspalum grass. Soudan srass. Couch. Prairie grass. Red Tod erass. H. A. Peterson. Ltd., Brisbane. Queensland. Aus- tralia, Seeds. Sweet, flint and dent com, encumber, musk and watermelon, pumpkin and sqnash Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont, Neb. Seeds, specialties: Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers. Pedricktown, N. J. Seed. Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion sets, potato. Prices will be quoted upon application. S. D. Woodrutr & Sods. 82 Dey St.. New York. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet com, onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Mllford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. T. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Son, Light, Pratt and Elllcott Sts., Baltimore. Md, Seeds. Specialties, Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena In variety, Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy, Calif. Seed. Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. The W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata- logue. Everette R. Peacock Co., 4013 Milwau- kee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes, carrots, cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips, R. & M. Godineau, Angers, Prance, Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea. and nasturtium a specialty. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc. C. C. Morse & Co.. San Francisco, Calif, Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only, Braslau Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway, Langport, England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carplnteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I, N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol, Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk, Ohio. SMUiAX. Smilax. Extra good strong, well-rooted plants. F'rora 2-ln. pots, J2.00 per 100; J18.00 per 1000. Elmer RawUngs, Allegany. N. Y. SOIjANUM Cherries. Cleveland. 2%-ln., 18.00 per 100; New Yellow. Orange Queen, 2Vl-in., $10.00 per 100. Wm F. Kastlng Co., 668-570 Washington St., Bufl'alo. N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout it 552 The American Florist. Sept. 27, SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and green sheet moss In bnrlaped and wired bales. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicag o and New York. STEVIA. Stevia Fine bushy 4-in. stock. $8.00 per 100. Cash. JOSEPH BANCROFT & SON. Cedar Falis, la. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 75 varieties. Also a complete stock ot other fruits, ornamentals, etc Catalog with wholesale prices sent to florists L.G. TINGLE. 102 Railroad Ave.. Pittsville. M(l. VINCAS. Variegattd Vincas. Field clumps, S8.O0 per 100- S70.00 per 1,000. Green Vinca, rooted cuttings, ifl.50 per lOH. Muskogee Shrubbery Garden P. 0. Box 38, Muskogee, Okla. MISCEliLANEOUS. Elastic glazing composition. Prevents break- age of glass; does not crack or peel. Beds per- fectly, aud lasts as long as the glass. For prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. H. B. Fred Kuhls, Both si. and 3rd Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Zenke's New Plant Life. A' concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant ferUlization. Per gal., $3.00. The Excel! Laboratories, llo B. South Hater St., Department A, Chicago^ , Callahan cut-to-flt greenhouses. The most economical way of building a real quality green- house. Quotations on your needs given promptly. Catalog on request. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., Dayton, Ohio. Seed packets for 1919. AU packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. 'J. he Brown Bag FiUtne Machine C o.. Fitchburg. Mass. Best quality prepared Cycas, pliable perfect color and full length. 100 assorted up to 40 °ncbes in length, *B.50. Geo. H Angermueller Co., 1320 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Seasonable stock. All high grade and healthy. For varieties aud prices see display advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. The btorrs * Harrisou Co.. Painesvllle. O. Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in $1.76 12-in., $2?25; 14-in., ifS.uO; Iti-in., $4.50. Mich igan Cut Flower Exchange, 2ti4-B0 Randolph St. l^etroit. Mich. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros.. Room 731, 11 S. LuSalle bt.. thi- easo. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co.. Lansing, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill JNur- sery Co.. Box 404, Dundee, 111. MISCEIil/ANEOUS. Baskets of every description, alogue. Radleln Basket Co.. Ave., Chicago. Write for cat- 713 Milwaukee Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leafltng nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stra tford, London, Bngland. Peerless glass repair clamp. To mend cracked glass immediately and permanently. $1.3o per box of K-KJ. A. Klokner, Wauwatosa, Wis. Ma.gic fertilizers for the florist. Write for nrices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 Exchange Ave., V. S. Yards, Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glnzing Points. 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa. Dreer's "Riverton SPei^ia'" ^,^i1?'rh''''V;,*„t*"i*t'' all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Nursery stock of all desrlptions. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesviile, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Boilers of high grade for greenhonses. Write tor catalogue. Giblin & Co., Utlca. N. Y. Safepack. The ideal protection for toots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills. Boston. U. S. A. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Began Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place, Chicago. - HE \ VSLEEP MISCEIiLANEOUS. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago. Mastlca for greenhouse glazing F. 0. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway. New York, Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks. 10,000, $2.00; 50,000. $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Brie St., Chicago. CARNATION STAPUES. Carnation staples. 35c per 1.000, 3.0U0 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- field. Mass. PlUsbury Carnation Staples, 1,000 for 35c; 3,000 for $1. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, IlL FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We handle a general line of florists' supplies, ribbons, chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Ziska & Sons, 175 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. We are the largest florist supply house in the east. Send for price list. BOSTON FLORAX. SUPPLY CO., 15 Otis St., Boston, Mass. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St.. PhUadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists* supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller* 122 W. 25th St., New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plana aud sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2042 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Fit greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St.. Dayton, O. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plana and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- iuger Co.. »98 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimate. 'The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co.. 3100 S. Spanldlng Ave., Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braun Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave.. Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1606 Kingsbury St.. Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed saah, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co.. Lockland. Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It wlU pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N, Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Writ* for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Greenhouse glass. Eaton, Ind. Baur Window Glass Co., Cut flower boxes. Philadelphia. Pa. Edwards Folding Box Co.. ANT EXTERMINATORS. PEKCO-BRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR does kill them. Ask for prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. INSECTICIDES. PERCO - BRAND INSECTICIDES. A STANDARDIZED. COMPLETE AND INEX- PENSIVE LINE. ASK FOR PRICES. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO.. INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Aphlne, $1 per qt.: $2.50 per gal. Fiingin«, SI per qt.; $3.50 per gal. Vermlne, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co., Mad- ison. N. J. II You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 553 liABEIiS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florlsta. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N. H. POTS ANB PANS We have a half-milliou pots in the followiiiff sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prtces: 3l4-in.. $5.53; 2y!.-in.. $0.50; 3-in., $8.45: 31,4-in.. $10.40. Less 25 per cent. No charge for packinK. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buctineham Place. Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha. Neb. Eed pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville, Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes: moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Eeed Pet tery Co.. South Zanesville, O. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Hcrndon St., Cbicago. Pots. We arc prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co.. Inc.. Cambridge, Mass. STAKES. Headquarters for wire and cane stakes. Write for prices. THE W. W. BARNARD CO., 231- 235 W. Madison St., Chicago. WEED EXTERMINATORS. PEKCO - BRAND POWDERED WEED EX- TERMINATOR. INEXPENSIVE. EFFICIENT. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO.. INC. 151 A WASHINGTON ST.. FLUSHING, N. Y. WIRE DESIGNS. WIRE STAKES, galvanized. Mfg, of wire and wire goods of all descriptions. THOMAS HAMILTON, 127 N, Gross St., Mfrs. of wire designs for 35 years. Write for list. Joseph Ziska & Sons. Cblcrago. WHOLESALE CUT FI/OWERS. Allen, J. K.. New York. Amling Co.. B. C, Chicago. Angermneller Co., Geo. H.. St. Louis, Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Berning. H. G., St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co.. J. A.. Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers Assn.. Chicago. Coan. J. J.. Inc., New York. Erne & Company, Chicago. Foerster Co., Joseph. Chicago, Ford. M. C, New York. Ford, William P.. New York. Proment, H. E.. New York. Futterman Bros.. New York. Goldstein. I.. New York. Hart, George B., Rochester. N. Y. Hensbaw Floral Co., Inc.. New York. Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones. Percy, Inc.. Cbicago. Kastlng Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. T. Kennlcott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The. New York. ICessler. Wm. A.. New York. Kruchten. John, Chicago, Kuhl, Geo. A.. Pekln, HI. Mackle. WlUiam, New York. McCallum Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconl, Paul, New York. Millang. Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Mnsser. Chicago. Neldlnger Co., Jos. G.. Philadelphia, Pa. 1806-1919 |!||EC|||||n||CC "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS UlllfckllllUUUk WORKED TO SHAPES. ■ ■■■■■»■« HOTBED SASH. I 1 1 M H F R PECKY CYPRESS. kUllllikll SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. A*ft^«A:^tftAAftft!«A&fe; .rfNfWWNrw^*sr'/«« Mention the American Florist when wi'iting The FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to the Commissioner of Banlcing and Insurance of that state, and for 32 years has been considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O. H. It is safety in insurance. ^*to JOHN G. ESLER, secretary, SADDLE RIVER, N. J., for particulars. Mention the American Florist when writing DREER'S Florists' Specialties New Brand New Style "MVERTON HOSE" Furnished in lengthi up to BOO feet without seam or joint. The BOSEforlle FLORIST - 5i-inch, per ft 19c Reel of 500 ft lSy,a 2 Reels, 1000 ft I8o H-inch, per ft 16o Reel of 500 ft I5V--.C Coupling! furnished A without charge. HENRY A. DRIER 714-716 Chestnut Street PhuiAselphu, Pa. 1,000 Letterheads 1 tfip nn 1 ,000 Envelopes | 5 D i U U Crood Stock — Send Cn.sh with order. No samples sent unless postage is enclosed. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 540 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. We Print Everything WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Nlessen Co.. The Leo. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelpbia Wholesale Florists* Exchange. Pierson. A. N., Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh. Pa. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollworth Co., C. C, Milwaukee, Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New Torli. Pjfer & C, A, T., Chicago. Randall Co.. A. L.. Chicago. Keid. Edward. Philadelphia, Pa. Reinberg, George. Chicago. Reinberg. Peter. Chicago. Rice Bros.. Minneapolis. Minn. Riedel & Meyer. Inc., New York, Rusch & Co., Gust.. Milwaukee. Wis. Sheridan, W. F., New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn. N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A.. Cbicago. Totty Co.. Chas. H.. Madison. N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc.. New York. United Cut Flower Co.. New York. Vaushan. A. L.. & Co.. Chicago. Weilund & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., Chicago. Young & Co.. A. L.. New York. Young & Co., John. New York. Zeeh & Mann. Chicago. ^'diriiitiiittirrritciitriitiiitiiiiiiiiiiirintiiiiiiiininiiniiiiiiiniiiiiuiiiuuiimiiuiit'.^ Bailey's I New Standard I Cyclopedia I of Horticulture I Six Splendid Volumes Price, $6.00 Per Volume Carriage paid to any part of the United States I American Florist Co. i I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICACiO | ^illllllllliiiiiiiiiillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiililllliliiliiMiiiiiiiiiuiiitiiiiimiiiiiiiir,' If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 554 The American Florist. Sept. 27, D D D D B □ D D THE CUSTOMERS' ■ INTEREST FIRST r-i This is the basis of the Kroeschell standard. And this principle makes g the Kroeschell policy the most liberal of all the Greenhouse Boiler business D D n n n n n A KROESCHELL is the key to fnel economy. Kroeschell Bros. Go. D □ 452 W.Erle St. CHICAGO ■ a ■ n n D a THE KROESCHELL d POLICY ■ We make every kind of boiler, but it is i-i our policy to supply only the type of boiler best suited for the conditions, h ■ You get the highest boiler value. □ NOT CAST IRON D D Mention the American Florist when writing NOT CAST IRON D D D ^IMPSOAP *Sure Insect Killer IMP Soap Spray is a sclentifloallv pre- pared compound that is destrjctive to insects wliliout injuring plants orroots. Does not spot leaves, fruit, glass or delace paint work. It is cleau and colorless. May be used on fruit trees; shade trees; flowering shrubs; vines; garden truck; and on all sorts of plants, both under glass and out of doors. It is most effective against rose bug; mill bug; white, black, green and rhododen- dron fly; red spider; thrips; aphis; fruit pests; elm leaf beetle and moths. Used in country s biggest orchards and estates. Very economical, one gallon is mixed with 25 to 40 gallons of water. Full directions on each can. Genuine can has Ivv Leaf trade mark. Your money back if Imp Soap Spray does not do as claimed. Order direct if your dealer cannot supply. Pin t can $ .50 Quart " 75 Gallon can 2.25 S " " 10.00 10 " " 18.00 Sent by express at purchaser's expense. F. E. ATTEAUX 6 CO., Inc., Props. Eastern Chemical Co., 176 Purchase St., BOSTON, MASS- Dealers Wanted. Mention the American Florist when ivriting George Keller Pottery Co. SUCCESSOR TO |6E0. KELLER & SON, Manufacturers ot Red Pots Before buying write for price. 2614-2622 Hemdon St.. CHICAGO. SUPERIOR RED POTS Quality and prices right. ASK TJS. FLORIST SPECIALTY CO. Idaville, Indiana Mention the American Florist when writing Mr. Greenhouse Owner: Have you ever given careful consideration to the cost of your fall repair work? If not, now is the time to make preparations for reducing this cost. Our line of GREENHOUSE FITTINGS will be found just the thing for practically all of the work which you intend to do. Write for descriptive catalog on Sash Operating Device and Greenhouse Fit- tings. It will repay you many times. Write today. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing Nebraska Red Pots ARE RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE FOR QUALITY. Your orders always receive prompt and careful attention. Made of high grade material by skilled ■workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices on your requirements. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. Factory at LoDlsville, Neb. Office: 928 Omalia National Bank Building. Mention the American Florist when writing CAMBRIDGE NEW YORK World's OMesl and Urges! Mainlacllireis FLOWER POTS Why? A.H.HEWS&CO., Inc. Cambrklge, Mass. Mention the American Florist when'wj-iting Azniea Pots, HanslnK Baskets, Lawn Vases, Urns, BUc. Red Pots Refilled Clays — Skilled Labor The Peters & Reed Pottery Co., so. ZANESVILLE, OHIO **Moss Aztec" Ware HORACE C. GRAY CO. 200 Fifth Avenue New York I Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 555 M««$««*W««««*5*5«vJ WIZflRb PuLVERizEb Sheep- Pulverized Cattle SHREbbEb Cattle n/INURE PROTECTS YOUR CROP It is direct heat dried and sterilized, weed seeds, grass seeds, fungus and disease germs destroyed in a direct heat rotary drying process that does not change or destroy any of the vsJuable elements in crude manure. Air dried manures cannot be sterilized and usually carry excess moisture that actually makes them cost more per ton than WIZARD BRAND even at the same or a lower price. Look for the WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark tagged or printed on every bag- If it is not there you are not getting WIZARD BRAND protection for your crop and pocket book. Your dealer can get WIZARD BRAND for you if you insist or we will quote with freight rate on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., No. 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1, 1911. This 120page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .tains many chapters ) covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOB CATAIiOG Buchbinder Bros. 1 1 S. La Salle St., Room 73 1 , CHICAGO, I LL Mention the American Florist when writinn Are Your Greenhouses READY? »'L«!» Authorities all over the couotry are sounding the wara- inff of an even heater scarcity of food-stuffs thiscomiug season. Can you supply the public demand ? And too, prices on greenhouse material are lower now than they will be nest spring, for supplies are becoming more limited each day. CALLAHAN CUT-TO-FIT GREENHOUSES The most economical way of building a real quality greenhouse, a house practically designed for the com- mercial grower. Made of Selected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, cut to exact measure, with plans so simple any carpenter can set them up perfectly. Individual members df^signed to be practical for making repairs. Quotations on your needs given promptly. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash for your hot beds. The Sash that means added safety for your plants. Catalog on request. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co. 3926 Fourth St., DAYTON, OHIO PERMANITE in stock for immediate shipment. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON. ENGLAND REED & KELLER, 122 W, 25th St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ?2.26; 60,000, $9.76. Manufactured ly W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. 556 The American Florist. Sept. Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 554 Allen Geo V 534 Allen JK 533 Alpha Floral To 537 AmericanBulbCo...! II AmlingECCo 529 Anderson S A 537 Aneermueller G H Co 530 Aphine MJir Co Ill Astoria Florist 536 Atascadero Seed 'o.H3 Atteaux FE& o ..554 Avenue Floral Co... 538 Baer Julius 537 BaroaidWWCo ..545 Barnes WJ 537 Bassett&Wasbburn.522 Baumer Aug' 539 Baur Window Glass Co IV BayersdorferH&Co.531 Begerow's 536 Berger Bros 53u Berning HG 530 Blackistone Inc 539 Bodger ? & Sons Co. 543 Bohlender P & Sons.5'19 Bolgiano J & Son. . .545 Boston Fioral Supply Co 521 Bramley&Son . .,539 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 540 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 536 Brenner Edward ..532 Broadway Florist. ..537 Brown A J Seed Co.. 540 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 545 BryRn AlonzoJ 549 Buch binder Bros.... 555 Buckbee H W 538 BudlongCo J A 527 Burnee W A Co ...542 California Florists... 537 Callahan Duo Glazed Co 555 Tazan A B 538 Central Floral Co. ..539 Central Refrigerator & EquiDmentCo..524 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 5^6 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 525 Clark EB Seed Co., 54! Clarke's Sons D 535 Clay &Son 555 CoanJJ 533 Conard & Jones Co . .546 Cooke Geo H 539 Cowee W J 555 Coy H CSeed Co.... 543 Craig Robt Co 548 Danker Fred A 538 DardsChas 535 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Qo.5.'6 DornerF&SonsCo.548 DrakosCo 535 Dreer H A 553 556 Duluth Floral Co... 538 Dunlop John H ^ib Dwelle- Kaiser Co. ..Ill Eble Charles 535 EdwardsFold'gBox.III Elm CityNurs Co.. .546 Erne & Co 528 ExcellLaboratoriPBB. II Eyres HG 537 Fallon Florist 538 Faust Henry 1 545 Florist Specialty Co. 554 Florists' Hail A8sn..5.';3 Foerster Co Joseph ,524 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo HI FordM C 533 Ford William P.... 533 Fox J M & Son Inc.. 537 Frauenfelder C 538 Freeman Mrs J B...537 FreyC H 5.'8 Frey & Frey 538 Friedman 539 Froment HE 533 Futterman B'os 532 Galvin Thos F 537 Gasser J M Co 536 General Bulb Co... 541 Giblin & Co Ill Gnatt Ove Co The... 52? GodineauR& M 54, Goldstein.: 5V GorhamPriDteryInc.553 GrakelowChas H...536 Grandfather Eveigrn „Co 534 GrandRapids FloCo.5.'8 Grimm & Gorly 539 GudeBros 535 Habermehl'sSons JJ.5.'8 Hardesty & Co, 537 Hatrison'fcNurseries.546 Hart George B 533 Hart Henry 536 Haven Seed Co The. .542 Heacock Jos Co 548 Heinl JohnG & Son. 538 Henderson A & Co.. I Henderson Lewis 536 Henry Co The John. 529 Henshaw Floral Co. 533 Hentz & Nash ';32 Herr Albert M 545 Hess & Swoboda .5'6 Hession 537 Hews & Co A H. .554 Hill D Nursery Co. .546 Hogewoning & Sons. 542 Hollywood Gardens 536 Holm & Olson 536 Holton & HunkelCo.,531 Hort Advertiser 556 Hort Trade Journal. Ill Hurfi Edgar F 542 Hurst ft Son =42 Ickes-BraunMill Co IV Idlewild Greeohs 539 Imperial Gardens ...524 Jahn Hugo ,5.36 Jones Percy 529 Joy Floral Co 5.35 Kahler Pottery Co . .554 Kasting W F Co.... T Keller Pott'v Co Geo.554 Keller SonsJ B 537 Kelw»y & Son' 543 Kennicott Bros Co.. 522 Kervan Co The 533 Kessler Wm 533 Klokner A JIJ Kottmiller A 538 Kroeschell Bros C0.5M Kruchtenjohn 529 Kuehn CA .531 Kuhl Geo A .543 Landrpth Seed Co... 542 Lang Flo & NursCo.,5.3S Lange A... 535 Lecakes C & Co 5.32 Leikens 538 Levine & Co 5iq Littlefield Florist.. ..537 Lockland Lum Co.. 553 Long Island Flo Co.';36 Longren A F .■:48 Louise FlowerShop.537 McCallum Co 531 McGillRC&Co....542 McHutchison & Co.. .545.549 Mackie William 533 Malandre Bros 539 Mangel 5,39 Matthews theFlo'st .537 MatthewsonJ E 535 May & Co LL .■;39 Meconi Paul 533 MetaireRidge Nurs .538 Meyer John C Florist ThreadWorks .534 Michell HenryFCo, 545 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ,529 Millang Joseph .A,. ,532 Miller A L 548 Miller Floral Co ,.,.538 Miller & Musser ,,.,529 Miller W L Seed Co,548 Moninger J C Co... IV MorseCC & Co.... 50 Murray Samuel 539 Muskogee Shrubbery Garden 548 Nat'l Florists' Board olTrade I'' Neidinger Jos G Co 531 Newell A 5.38 N Y Tut Flower Ex. 5.^3 N Y Floral Co 539 Nielsen Knud ,534 Niessen Leo Co 530 GREENHOUSE BEiST BRANDS SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO. 2263 LVMBBR ST. CHICAGO. ILL. North Shore Flo Co 538 Park Floral Co 537 Peacock ER Co ,.,,541 Pearson E W 537 PedrickGR&Son..542 Penn the Florist ....539 Peters& Reed Potty. 554 Petersen HA Ltd.. .542 Peterson Nu;sery ...547 Philadelphia Cut Flower Co 530 Philadelphia Whole- sale Floral Ex 531 Philips Bros 538 Fierce F O Co IV Pierson F R Co I Pierson AN (Inc).... I Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co 540 Pikes Peak Flo Co. 537 Pillsbury I L 539 Pittsb'rghCutFloCo.530 Podesta &Baldocchi.539 Poehlmann Bros Co. 525 Pollworth C C Co. ..531 Polykranas Geo J ...5.33 Potter Floral Co ....535 PressingSeed CoWCE40 Proto-Feed & Guano Co Ill Pulverized Manure CoThe 555 Pyfer A T & Co 522 Raedlein Basket Co. 524 Randall A L Co 529 RandairsFloShop..539 Randolph & Mc- Clements 5.'8 Rawlings Elmer 545 Readv Reference. .. 550 Reed & Keller 555 Regan Ptg House ...Si'' Reid Edw 530 Reinberg Geo .529 Reinberg Peter 523 Rice Bros .531 Rice Jerome B Seed Co 541 Riedel & Meyer.... 533 RobiosonJCSeedCo .541 Rock WmL Flo Co,.5.=8 Rodgers J W 537 Rohnert Waldo .542 Rosery Floral Co ...539 Routzahn Seed Co.. 542 Ruscb G & Co 531 SaakeO C 535 Sceery Edw 537 Schiller the Florist.. 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CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 4, 1919. No. 1635 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 CopyriRht 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Cliicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Etebt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Re^stered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1 .50 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St .Chicaijo SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit, iwich., Vice- President; John Yottng. 1170 Broadway, New Yorlc, Secretary; J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb., Treas. Ufpicebs-Elect — A.L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., President; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O.. Vice- President; John YonHG, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, 0., August, 1920. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Buffalo N. Y., October 14-15. 1919. Officers— Wm. F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C, President; Philip Breitmeter, De- troit. Mich., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit. Mich., Secretarv; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Nest annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January, 1930. Offecers; Theodore Dorner. Lafayette, tnd.. President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Parlc, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. Bmjr. Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, [nd.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle, West Grove, Pa.. President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N.J.. Vice- President; E. A. White. Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annua] convention and exhibition. New York, November 6-7, 1919. Officers: Wm, W. Vert, Greenwich, Conn., President; C. W. John- 80H, 2243 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN DAHLIA SOCIETY. Annual Meeting and Exhibition at New York, September 23-26. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Nt-st anuual exhibition, June 1920, Officers — G. W. Kerb Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I.. Secretary. Best Show In Society's History. The American Dahlia Society held Its annual meeting and exhibition, mention of which was made in last week's issue, page olS, in conjunction with the eig-hty-eig-hth fair of the American In- stitute of the City of New York in the Engineering building, that city, Septem- ber 23-25, and President Vincent, the officers of the society and Secretary W. A. Kagl&son of the board of managers of the American Institute have every reason to be proud of the successful ex- hibition. One may state without hesi- tation that it was the best show ever held by the society, and the finest dis- play of dahlias ever seen in New York. The doors were thrown open to the pub- lic at 7 p. m,, September 23. Through- out the day, while rain was falling, sometimes in torrents, an outlook not auspicious for a large opening attend- ance, Manager William Rickards and his assistants and the exhibitors were hard at work staging the displays, but the doors had not been open an hour before the hall was thronged with ad- miring visitors. Two hundred years ago or more. Milton wrote : "Wherefore did nature pour her boun- ties forth With such a full and unwithdrawing hand, Covering the earth with odors, fruits, and flocks. But all to plea.se and sate the curious taste?" A century later. Cooper wrote ; "The earth was made so various, that the mind Of desultory man, studious of change And pleas'd with novelty, might be in- dulged." It must be conceded that man him- self has done much to assist nature to "sate the curious taste," and in the pro- duction and hybridizing of dahlias w^e have a noteworthy example. The great variety in size, form and color of this flower will continue to be a source of wonder and admiivation to inquiring minds. Confining ourselves strictly to this exhibition, although the hall was large — to be exact, two halls were thrown into one — all the available space was taken. Limited room was given to gladioli, roses, fruit and vegetables, but by far the larger part of the ex- hibits were dahlias. The standard sorts of this flower are generally known, but the variety in types and colors seen in this exhibition were almost bewilder- ing. The show and exhibition varieties, as a matter of course, were prominent. With so much good stock, it is not easy to particularize. In the variegated types, there were novel features. One. named Contrast, is a bright pink to the tips, which are pure white. Another, Freckles — appropriate name — reminded us that Thanksgiving is near, as it is spotted like a turkey's egg. The singles were not very prominent, as it is well known that they are bad shippers. Some of the older favorites were seen in good form, but new varieties and types come so fast that it is almost unsafe to classify new and old. We will mention a few that were good : Nina, Kalif, Mrs. Charles Baeck, Dutchess of Brunswick, Judge Mareau, Mrs. Addison Pratt, Glory of Argonne, General Pershing. Victory, Conquest. Cactus, Delice, Thais, Yellow King, Princess Julianna, Mrs. Hugh Dickson, and King of Autumn. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., had a table of his new and large crim- son dahlia, Mandaina. which will be disseminated next spring. Richard Vincent, Jr., «& Sons Co., White Marsh, Md.. made a good ex- hibit of King of Autumn and other va- rieties, but not in competition. Charles H. Totty, Madison. N. J., made fine exhibits of his new roses, Madame Butterfly and Frank L. Dun- lop. 558 The American Florist. Oct: 4, V/. V/. Wilmore, Denver, Colo. Vice-Pres. of the American Dahlia Society, Representing the West. The Duckliam-Pierson Co.. Chatham, N. J., exhibited fine stock of the roses. Premier, Columbia, Hadley, Mrs. Charles Russell and Ophelia. The judges for the exhibition were as follows : Professor George Frasei', Storrs, Conn.; J. C. Clark. Riverton, N. J., and John S. Vincent, White Marsh, Md., for the American Dahlia Society. For the American Institute : Peter Duff, Orange, N. J.; William Turner, Rum- son, N. J., and James Duthie, Oyster Bay, N. Y. In an article published in the garden section of the New York Sun, Septem- ber 28, referring to the exhibition, there was the following : "One unfor- tunate circumstance only is to be re- corded, and that is that an inferior dahlia was given the name of the late J. Harrison Dick, secretary of the so- ciety. This dahlia seems to have been selected by force of circumstances. It is not one that will ever become popu- lar, nor can it be recommended either for amateur gardeners or for florists' purposes. It is to be hoped that the name will be withdrawn and given to a much more worthy subject." The Business Session. The annual meeting- of the society was held in the Engineering building on the afternoon of September 23. Pre.s- ident Vincent delivered his address and the reports of Secretary Pepper and Treasurer Austin were read. The re- port of the nominating committee, com- posed of George L. Stillman, George W. Kerr and James Duthie, was read by Mr. Stillman, recommending the fol- lowing slate, which was elected : Rich- ard Vincent, Jr., White Marsh, Md., president; George L. Stillman, Wester- ly. R. I., first vice-president, represent- ing the north; George W. Kerr, Doyles- town. Pa., second vice-president, rep- resenting south and east; James Duthie. Oyster Bay, N. Y., third vice- president, representing Long Island and New York: W. W. Wilmore, Denver, Colo., fourth vice-president, represent- ing the west; Major N. F. Vanderbilt, San Rafael, Calif., fifth vice-president, representing the Pacific coast; Wm. J. Rathgeber. New Haven, Conn., treas- urer; Edward C. Vick, New York, sec- retary. Executive committee; I. S. Hendrickson, Flowerfleld, N. Y.; P. W. Popp, Mamaroneck, N. Y.; Richard Appel, New York; C. Louis AUing, New Haven, Conn., and W. C. Noonan, Lo- cust Valley, N. Y. Nomenclature com- mittee : Professor George Fraser, Con- necticut Agricultural College, Storrs; James Kirby, Huntington N. Y.; E. Stanley Brown. East Moriches, N. Y.; I. N. Sailor, Richmond Hill, N. Y.; N. Harold Cottam, Wappingers Falls, N. Y. Professor Fraser reported for the judges on the dahlias planted in the trial garden at Storrs, Conn., and stated that 45 varieties had been planted of which 2.5 had scored high enough to be awarded certificates. A detailed re- port will be made later. A strong resolution was passed, en- dorsing the opposition offered by other societies to Plant Quarantine No. 37. and directing the secretary to send copies to the federal horticultural board and the secretary of agriculture. On the evening of September 23 Pres- ident Vincent and Secretary Pepper ar- ranged for a dinner at the Hotel Grand which was thoroughly enjoyed by the officers of the society, the judges of the Geo. W. KeiT, Doylestown, Pa. Vice-President American Dahlia Society, Represent. ng the East and South. exhibition and a number of the society's members. Among those present was President-elect A. L. Miller, of the So- ciety of American Florists. President Vincent's Address Once more, my friends and fellow members of the American Dahlia So- ciety, we are gathered together in this great city of New York, but under much brighter conditions than a year ago, and we believe that our efforts to make the present exhibition the great- est in the history of the society have been realized. The past year has been an eventful one in many ways and a number of unexpected problems have arisen for us to solve, but we have aimed to meet conditions to the best of our ability and have succeeded to a certain extent, and we believe that the prospects for our future are bright. Membership. — As a result of the war, labor shortage and other factors, espe- cially the change in secretaries. ouP membership during the past year did not increase as expected or double in numbers as was our earnest desire, to i make the organization one of fRe strongest in the United States, or as strong as our kindred societies. We hope, however, that peace, happiness and prosperity may endure forever, and that the people throughout the world may become more anxious to see their homes decorated with beautiful flowers than with the trophies of war. Under the happy auspices of peace, may I ask every member of the American Dahlia Society to earnestly strive for the up- building of the organization, but let us not be selfish, but help other societies as well as our own, especially the par- ent body, the Society of American Flo- rists, whose slogan is "Say It With Flowers" and whose members are doing everything possible to increase the love for and a greater use of flowers. Kind- ly do your part and you will help the world to be brighter and more beautiful. The American Institute. — Thanks to the kindness and help of the American Institute of the City of New York, we are again able to meet under the most favorable conditions and invite our friends and all dahlia lovers to enjoy with us the company of its officers and others connected with this splendid ex- hibition. We thank the officers and management for their liberality and kindness and sincerely hope that our exhibitions under their auspices may continue to grow and prosper as the years go by so that we may educate the public to the beauty of nature in the use of flowers. Bulletin's "Inquiry Department." — As president of the society I receive numerous inquiries by letter as to varieties suitable for different purposes, planting, manuring, insect pests, the handling of bulbs, etc. Some of these queries are easy to answer, while oth- ers, to one like myself, who "does not know it all," are puzzling. If answered by letter, it is only the Individual or club that is benefitted, whereas if asked and answered through the society's Bul- letin, many may be helped. Therefore, I suggest that our next year's Bulletin contain an "Inquiry Department." Funds. — The returns from the mem- berships are not' up to expectations. There are several reasons for this, but we are hoping for the best in every way, and I think our treasurer's report will show up fairly good. A few years ago, several of us started a permanent fund, Edward C. Vick, Newark, N. J. Secretary American Dahlia Society. 19J9. Thf American Florist. 559 DAHLIA PRINCESS JULIANA. Ten-Acre Field of This White Variety and Geo. Wolfrurn and Family, Berlin, N. J. but this matter has not been pushed as it should have been; in fact, few of our members l?new of it and its advant- ages. I sincerely hope that the pres- ent meeting will bring results -to the end that we will have an increase in the number on the life membership roll. The California Dahlia Society., which is afBliated with our organization-, is cer- tainly doing -n'onderful work, and its members are surely interested, accord- ing to reports in the Bulletin. We also have the support of a number of garden clubs and other bodies of similar char- acter, several having joined during the year, and we expect more will affiliate with us in the near future. New varieties.^ — The increasing num- ber of new varieties has made extra work for the society in preventing du- plicates being placed on the market or flowers similar to those already in ex- istence. In the hist few years, since the formation of our society, there has been increased interest in the propaga- tion of seedlings. Some of these, even those introduced by amateurs, are the equal to any that have ever been pro- duced, while others, however, have been given names, although having no special qualities whatever over existing varie- ties. Our friends on the Pacific coast, as well as our members in other parts of the country, have produced some beau- tiful flowers that are distinct from any grown elsewhere. It appears from Plant Quarantine No. ,37 that we will have to depend on this country for new varieties and I here say that I believe that we are equal to the situation and can hybridize and produce new type-s that are as good as any raised any place in the world. Richard Vincent, Jr., ^Vhite Marsh, Md. President American Dahlia Society. Nomenclature Committee. — The no- menclature committee of the society met in New York last spring with a view to classifying some of the hybrid types that have been introduced within the past year or two, a feature that puzzled the judges at the shows during that time. Tliere has l^een a change in the formation of new types and hy- brids produced for which no class has been formed. We believe that we have this straightened out for the present, but no one can say how long it will last, for we are only at the beginning of dahlia breeding and some astonisliing novelties may be looked for in the near future. Trial Grounds. — Some years ago aft- er the organization of our society, we established trial grounds under the su- pervision of Professor Hall, at the New York experiment station at Geneva. Professor Hall, through sickness, had to relinquish the care of it, and the ne- cessity of having one not too far from New York, confronted us. Professor Praser of Storrs, Conn., undertook the work, although it was impossible to ac- complish very much the past season on account of limited time. The results show for themselves as .per report of the committee, which will be given at this meeting. We hope, with coopera- tion of members, another season, to be able to show the progress of the trial grounds to better advantage and for the good of all concerned by giving a complete list of the best varieties for the garden, for cut flower purposes and also the elimination of all old and prac- tically useless varieties. We want the help this coming season of all our mem- bers, not only to increase our member- ship, but to increase the interest in the planting and the cultivation of dahlias. Tlie dahlia stands for loyalty, and if you love the flower, and who does not who has any love for the beau- tiful, then be loyal to her cause, and "Say It With Flowers," and dahlia flowers whenever in season. If you have a spare bulb, give it to your neighbor who has none, with the request that he plant it, and if he is 560 The American Florist. Oct. 4, successful, you will have made another dahlia lover and possibly a member of the society. We want members, and we want to see the dahlia growing in every home garden, wherever possible, so feilow member, not only grow dah- lias, but talk dahlias, and the results will follow. And now in conclusion, as your re- tiring president, I want to thank all, both officers and members, for your forbearance, courtesy and kindness to me as your presiding officer during the past year. We have striven together to bring the results we see before us to- day, and we can return to our homes, rejoicing that we have made this world look brighter and better to someone by seeing the beautiful coloring of nature as exhibited here today in this wonder- ful exhibition, and may the education given, be the means of making more homes and gardens beautiful and God- like. Secretary Pepper's Report. Although taking office only on Jan- uary 1, superseding, by appointment, Mr. Lewis, whose business duties pre- vented him longer acting as secretary, this report covers the period since our last annual meeting. While then quite unfamiliar with the details of the so- ciety's work, I have, through the very kind assistance of my brother officers and members of our directorate, en- deavored to carry the society's work forward, and am pleased to report, that in spite of the somewhat adverse con- ditions experienced very generally in the commercial world, the society has had a fairly successful year. The roll of membership at present contains 310 names, of whom 202 have already paid their dues for 1919. Four have asked to be dropped from the roll at the close of the year. Compared with last year's record, a slight advance in membership is shown, and, every- thing considered, the society is to be congratulated on having fully main- tained its strength during a most try- ing period. -The great and continued interest of our esteemed member, Geo. L. Stillman, of Westerly, R. I., in the society, has been demonstrated in the number of applications for membership sent in by him; and our worthy presi- dent, R. Vincent, Jr., has also rendered material assistance in this direction. Inasmuch as in all lines of amateur and professional work there is much per- sonal association one with another en- gaged in it, it is a matter for regret that a very small proportion only of our new members join through the solicitation of our older members, gen- erally. If each member would take it upon himself or herself to procure one new member during a year, the mem- bership would be doubled in a very short time. The society has published three issues of the Bulletin since our last annual meeting, and two more are anticipated before the close of the year, one about the end of the present month, the oth- er in November. Thereafter, under in- structions from our executive board, publication of the Bulletin will be con- tinued bi-monthly. It is intended to en- large the scope of the publication, mak- ing it more educative in character, and opening departments in the conduct of which our members are invited to join. The great improvement in the different forms of our cherished flower, and the various methods of advancing both quality and form now in practice, should furnish details for discussion which would make the six issues of the Bulletin during a year highly interest- ing. The circulation will, in future, be sufficiently valuable to advertisers to induce advertising patronage sufficient to at least defray a goodly portion of the expense of printing, which nowa- days is a serious item, as most of us know who have anything to do with the production of printed matter. Our Bulletin is an important factor in our success, and if its scope can be enlarged a little, the resulting benefit to the so- ciety would be very great. Our trial garden at the Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, has proved to be highly successful in its first year's operation. Those of your officers who had the privilege a day or two prior to this meeting to examine the exhibits planted in the garden can testify as to the great value of this splendid adjunct to our work, and the efforts of Profes- sor Fraser to make the garden the success that it is, should be rewarded with the most hearty thanks of our membership. The report which Profes- sor Fraser will make covers the results of his work and the awards recom- mended. Your executive board has met several times during the year just closed, and at their meetings the various details of our work have been thoroughly dis- cussed and directed. Rules for the con- duct of our trial garden, and an official scale of points for judging dahlias were framed and adopted, as published in the Bulletin. The meetings of the board were well attended, and held at no slight sacrifice of time on the part of members, some of whom came long distances to attend. Dahlia Awards, Storrs Trial Gardens. The following seedlings received cer- tificates when the varieties in the trial gardens at the Connecticut Agricultur- al College, Storrs, were scored by offi- cials of the American Dahlia Society, September 20. The figures represent the number of points; the letter before the figure whether exhibition or com- mercial; the letter after the figure, the type, as D. decorative; H. C, hybrid cactus, etc. : G. H. Mastick E. TOVaD. Amy Robsart E. SSVaP. Quentin Durward E. 75 D. Esther Lynn E. 91 C. 83 Yellow de Luxe E. 84 D. Splendid No. 762 E. 90 H.C. Lavender Pink E. 83 D. ' The Millionaire E. 88 D. Lady Helen E. 91 H.C. C. 87 King of Shows E. 85 S. Perfect Beauty E. 82 Maurentia E. 78 C. Aquitania E. 84 H.C. Catherine Wilcox E. S3 D. C. 82 No. 701 E. 801/20. No. 702 E. 81 C. No. 706 E. 86 C. No. 707 E. 83 C. DAHLIA VASE. Flowers 5 to 8 laches Diameter. 1919. The American Florist. 561 No. 16 Cactus E. 89 C Geo, E. Ailing E. 80 D. Marg"aret Doug-lass E. 90 D. C. 90 No. 130 E. 76 D. No. 1, Dark Red E. 81 H.C. Mrs. A. C. James E. 86 C. Seawanhaka E. 86 D- No. 182, Louise C. Beach. .E. 91 P. The scale of points used in judging was as follows : Exhibition vars. — Color, 20; stem and foliage, 25; substance, 15; form, 20: size, 20; total, 100 points. Com- mercial vars. — Color. 25; stem and foli- age, 25; substance, 25; form, 15; size, 10; total, 100. The Awards. Cut Flowers — Commercial Gtrowers Only. Best collection of 50 varieties, one flower of each, at least four types— M. F. Jost, East Plaven. Conn., 1st: W. D. Hathaway. New Bed- ford, Mass., 2nd. Best collection of 25 varieties, one flower each, at least three types— M. F. Jost, 1st; W. C. Noooan, Locust Valley, N. Y., 2nd. Best collection of 10 varieties, one flower each— M. F. Jost. 1st: W. C. Noonan, 2nd. Best display of single dahlias, 100 flowers — Mills & Co.. Mamaroneck. N. Y.. 1st; N. Har- old Cottam & Son. Wappingers Falls, N. Y., 2nd. Best display of cactus dahlias. 100 flowers — W. D. Hathaway, let. Best dsplay of pompon dahlias, lOO flowers — A. W. Davidson, Ansonia. Conn., 1st; W. D. Hathaway, 2nd. Gardeners and Amateurs Only. Best collection of 50 varieties, one flower of each — Judge Mareau (John Hardins:. Gr.) Green's Farms. Conn.. 1st; John H. Wieeand, Westville, Conn., 2nd. Best collection of 25 varieties — John Harding, 1st: John H. Wiegand. 2nd. Best collection of 12 varieties — John H. Wie- gand, 1st; John Harding. 2nd. Beat display of single dahlias. 50 flowers — Mrs. F, H. AUen (James Leuane. Gr.) Pelham Manor, N. Y.. 1st; Sarah M. Wakeman. South- port. Conn.. 2nd. Best display of cactus dahlias. 50 flowers — Sarah M. Wakeman. Best display of pompon dahlias. 50 flowers — James Lenane. Open to All. Best vase, 25 blooms show dahlias, yellow, one named variety — N. Harold Cottam, Best vase. 25 blooms show dahlias— Sarah M. Wakeman, 1st: N. 'Harold ■ Cottam. 2nd. Best vase, 25 blooms show dahlias, pink — N, Harold Cottam. Best vase 25 blooms show dahlias, any other color — N. Harold Cottam. Best vase. 25 blooms yellow decorative — N. Harold Cottam & Son. 1st; E-mily Slocombe, New Haven, Conn.,. 2nd. Best vase, 25 blooms white decorative — M. F. Jost, Best 25 blooms, pink decorative — N. Harold Cottam & Son, Best vase. 25 blooms decorative, anv other color — N. Harold Cottam & Son. 1st: Sarah M. Wakeman, 2Dd, Best vase 25 blooms yellow cactus — N. Harold Cottam & Son. Best vase 25 blooms white cactus — N. Harold Cottam & Son, Best 25 blooms pink cactus — N, Harold Cottam & Son. Best vase, 25 blooms cactus, any other color — Emily Slocombe. 1st: N. Harold Cottam & Son, 2nd. Ten varieties, peony-flowered, three each, long stems — W. C. Noonan. 1st; N, Harold Cottam & Son. 2nd. Ten varieties, cactus, three each, long stems — W. C. Noonan, 1st: N. Harold Cottam & Son, 2nd. Ten varieties, show and fancy, three each, long stems — N. Harold Cottam & Son. 1st: C. Louis Ailing. West Haven. Conn,. 2nd, Ten varieties, decorative, three each, long stems — Sarah M. Wakeman. 1st; N. Harold Cot- tam & Son. 2nd. Eight varieties pompons, three each, long stems — A, W. Davidson, first: C. Louis Ailing, 2nd. Eight varieties, single, three each, long stems- Mills & Co., 1st; N. Harold Cottam & Son. 2nd. Best vase of peony-flowered, eight varieties — ■ C. D. Smithers. (Thomas Henderson. Gr.) Glen Cove, N. Y.. 1st: W. C. Noonan. 2nd. Best vase cactus, six varieties — J. Gowans, Leonia. N. Y,. 1st: W, C. Noonan. 2nd. Best vase show and fancy six varieties — Sarah M. Wakeman. 1st: James Lenane. 2nd. Best vase decorative, six varieties — Sarah M. Wakeman, 1st; W. C. Noonan, 2nd. Best vase pompon, six varieties — W. C. David- son, 1st; James Lenane, 2nd, Best vase sincles, six varieties — Mills & Co., 1st; W. C. Noonan, 2nd. Twenty-four cactus, distinct varieties, short stems — N. Harold Cottam & Son. 1st: C Louis Ailing. 2nd; Twenty-four decorative and hybrid show, dis- tinct varieties, short stems — C. Louis Ailing. 1st: Thomas Proctor, 2nd, DAHLIA BASKET. Flowers 4 to 7 Inches Diameter. Twenty-four ball shaped dahlias, distinct va- rieties, short stems — Sarah M. Wakeman, Ist; W. D. Hathaway, 2nd. Best vase 12 scarlet dahias, any one variet.y, long stems — Frederick Utter, Harrison. N. J., 1st; John Lewis Childs. Flowerfleld. N. Y.. 2nd. Best vase, 12 white, any one named variety — Sarah M. Wakeman, 1st; A, W. Davidson. 2nd. Best vase, 12 yellow, any one named variety — John Lewis Childs, 1st: C. Louis Ailing, 2nd. Best vase 12 pink, any one named variety — Peter Hauck. Jr.. (May Schneider Gr.) East Orange. N. H.. 1st; Sarah M. Wakeman. 2nd. Best vase 12 variegated, any one named va- riety — John Lewis Childs, 1st; Alfred E. Doty, New Haven. Conn.. 2nd. Best vase. 10 variegated dahlias. 10 named varieties, long stems — N. Harold Cottam & Son. 1st; W. D. Hathaway. 2nd. Special Premiums. Finest aud most meritorious display of dahlias, 100 square feet or more^Leonard & Weber, Trenton, N. J. Best exhibit of varieties originated bv the exhibitor. Silver medal of the Toronto Horti- cultural Society— George L. Stillman. Best displav of six vases of collarette dnhllas. distinct varieties — W. R. Coe (Thomas Proctor. Gr.l Oyster Bay, N. Y., 1st: N. Harold Cottam & Son. 2nd. Best bowl or vase decoration of peony-flowered or decorative — Meacham & Sherman. Stratford. Conn., 1st; C. Louis Ailing, 2nd. Best basket^ or hamper decoration of cactus dahlias — C, Louis Ailing, 1st; Young & Nugent, New York. 2nd. Best table centerpiece of dahlias for efi'ect — ■ A. W. Butler. (John T. Hall, Gr.) Mt. Kisco, N. Y. Best decorative vase of ball-shaped double dahlias. W. Atlee Burpee's silver cup — C. W. Noonan. Best vase of long stcmmerj dahlias, one va- riety, six flowers — John Harding, 1st: C. W. Noonan, 2nd. Best vase of modem cactus dahlias, 12 flow- ers, not less than four varieties — J. Gowans, Leonia, N. Y., 1st: C, W. Noonan. 2nd. Best vase of long-stemmed cactus or hybrid cactus— E. D, Adams, (W. H. Waite. Gr,) Rum- son. N. J. Collection, not over 25 varieties, any or all types — Ralph W, Clark, Brocton, Mass.. 1st: Meachem & Sherman. 2nd. Best unnamed tested seedling dahlia — Mrs. C. H. Stout. Short Hills. N. J. Best vase of long-stemmed peony-flowered dahlias — W. C. Noonan. Best vase of any type arranged for decorative effect— Mi-s. T. Thomas. Short Hills. N, J. Best vase of mixed dahlias — Thomas Proctor. Collection, not over 12 varieties^J. Gowans. Best vase of 12 blooms hvbrid cactus — Eu- gene R. Hein. Central Park. N, Y.. 1st: Sarah M. Wakeman. 2nd. Best packed box of dahlias for shipment — ■ Leonard & Weber. 1st: Warren W. Maytrott, Vineland, N. J.. 2nd. Vase of not over 12 seedling dahlias. 1919 — • Mrs. C. H. Stout. Best three flowers, any color, on long stems — The Dahlia Farms. East Moriches. N. Y. Largest flower in the show— John Harding. Best display of cut dahlias^John Harding-. Fifty varieties, one flower each — John T. Hall. New dahlia named Mrs, George Schlagel— George Schlagel (S. G. Milosy. Gr.), Fancy display of dahlias — Mas Scbling, New York. American Dahlia Society's silver and bronze medals for the best exhibits in the show — • Stumpp & Walter Co.. New York. 1st: J. H. Bowman. Paterson. N J,. 2nd. For Rose Madame Butterfly— Chas, H. Totty Co., Madison, N, J. For 50 varieties of dahlias — Mrs. Howell Wooley, Long Branch, N. J, Gladioli. Best 25 named varieties, three spikes each^ Mills & Co.. 1st; John Lewis Childs. 2nd. Best ten named varieties— Mills & Co.. 1st; The Dahlia Farm. 2nd. Miscellaneous Cut Flowers. Best 20 vases hardy perennials, herbaceous — ' A. A, Rosin. Rochester. N. Y. Best collection of annual flowers — A. A. Rosin, 1st. , _ I 562 The American Florist Oct. 4, THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift, Phlla., Pa. Hollywood Gardeos' New Home. The accompanying illustration shows the handsome new store of the Holly- wood Gardens, Seattle, Wash., which was opened to the public, September 2, In the Washing-ton Annex building, the corner location being an ideal one in the center of the shopping and theater district and directly opposite the city's leading hotel. One of the attractive features of the store, which is one block north of the former location, where the business was so successfully conducted for the past 10 years, is the fine window display, both on the entire front and side of the establishment, which also provides excellent light for the interior. The prevailing colors in the store decoration are peacock blue and light yellow, which as a back- ground to the flowers offers a most pleasant effect. The store throughout is equipped with every modern con- venience, and has 1,000 square feet of basement floor space where all commer- cial and design work receives atten- tion. William Holmes, formerly of Pittslourgh, Pa., is manager of the deco- rative department. The Hollywood Gardens is one of the oldest members in the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, representing Seattle. Florists' Telegraph Delivery. There is no one feature that applies to the sale of cut flowers that has so greatly benefited the retail branch of the business as this combination of live-wire storekeepers. It looks very simple and easy now, but it took men with vision and energy, men who were, in the early days, up against the stone wall of indifference, and but for whose foresight and progressiveness, the whole scheme would still be in the vis- ionary stage. All honor is due C. B. Whitnall, Henry Seibrecht, the late J. A. Valentine, Wm. F. Gude, Albert Pochelon, Irwin Berterman, and other of the pioneers, who surmounted all obstacles, and finally made practical the selling of flowers by telegraph and placed the association in its present enviable position. The organization, under the brilliant leadership of President W. F. Gude, and that indefatigable worker. Secre- tary Albert Pochelon, has doubled its membership in the past three years, and thereby greatly increased its effi- ciency. With its 1,200 or more mem- bers, representatives of the business in every state in the union, there is being created new business of a magnitude that would not have been thought pos- sible a few years ago. The retail florist who does not tie up to this live wire organization, is missing one of the greatest aids to the creating of new business, as is the member, who after joining, sits tight and waits for the orders to come in. "He's a hustler," is generally the de- scription that is given of the success- ful business man, one who is not satis- fled to wait for the trade to come in, but who goes after it in every legiti- mate way. His success is in propor- tion to his energy. The F. T. D. sales system, or the creation of new busi- ness, by the machinery of the organ- ization, is set in motion by each indi- vidual member in his own store. It has to be kept running to make it pay. Its capacity is unlimited, there being absolutely no clogging of its well-oiled wheels. There must, however, be a congenial atmosphere in which to get the best results. An enthusiasm and belief in its possibilities, that finds ex- pression in publicity, so that every patron of the store is sure to know of this instantaneous, nation-wide delivery of cut flowers. This absolutely necessary co-oper- ation cannot be too forcibly presented to all members: the fact that flowers can be delivered to any city, town or community in the United States or Canada, within the hour or two hours, is known to comparatively few flower buyers, many of whom would be only too glad to make use of this service. Every order successfully carried out means new customers for the associa- tion: the sender or recipient are alike enthusiastic over its novelty, and are sure to speak of it to their friends. The extent of the business is various- ly estimated as now amounting to from .-W mM US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF L ITl CUT FLOWERS E \ H N 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Remember when ordering that our line is so complete that it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. FouiiuiiijiiiiiMiiiiiiiliiinniiiiiriiiriiiiiilHiiiilllilllHlllMiiiiiiiiiiiiiililliliiikiiullllllllllliiuiili iiiiiiiiiihiiiii iiiiuiiiiiiiiHiliiililll miiiiiiHUUiiiiimimminniimig At A. L. Vaughan & Co.'s store this week the shipping trade was very strong- and the city demand was sur- prisingly good. Mr. Vaiighan is pre- pared to handle a large business this season, which promises to be extra good. The flr.st shipments of boxwood have arrived at this establishment. John Michelsen says that the E. C. Amling Co.'s sales were extra heavy Monday, September 29, which was one of the best days experienced for some time. Among the splendid offerings at this store this week the writer noticea some finely grown yellow Smith's Ad- vance chrysanthemums. The J. A. Endlong Co. is doing a splendid business and everything points to a banner j'ear for many new cus- tomers have been added to their list. This firm has had a very steady cut of roses all season and is on deck as usual with its regular supply. Poelilmann Bros. Co.'s supply de- partment is busy filling fall and, win- ter orders, with the demand steadily increasing. The cut flower department is having a big week, and no trouble is experienced in disposing of the cuts as "fast as they arrive. The Chicago Flower Growers' Asso- ciation had a big day, September 29, when the out-of-town demand was the heaviest for many months. Roses are quite a factor at this establishment and the quality is all that one can de- sire. Zech & Mann report a great improve- ment in trade this week with a cleanup in stock every day. Chrysanthemums have made their appearance here in quantity. especially Golden Glow, which is doing fine this season. Eddie O'Neill, formerly with the Park Flower Shop, Cleveland, O., left this week for Seattle, Wash., where he ex- pects to start in the wholesale end of the business. He was at one time with the Ernst Wienhoeber Co. Wietor Bros, report an extra heavy call for carnations, whicli clean up each day almost as quick as they reach the store. They planted some of their stock early this season, and are in good crop at present. Lawrence Mathes left this week for Akron, O., to take a position with The Heepe . Co. of that city. He was re- cently with the J. M. Gasser Co., Cleve- land, O., and at one time with the Wieland-Risch Co. President Miller of the American Bulb Co., is at Seattle, Wash., super- intending the distribution of four cars of lily bulbs, including those for their Canadian customers. E. P. Neiman, of the Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo., passed through here this week on his way home from the east, including a visit at his old home at Pottstown, Pa. At Joseph Foerster Co.'s store chrys- anthemums have made their appearance in quantity, especially Golden Glow, Which appears to be at its best this season. A. T. Pyfer & Co. have no complaint to make in regard to business, the de- mand being surprisingly heavy with a nice cleanup in stock right along. Herbert Baumann, who was confined to the St. Mary's hospital for several weeks, has recovered sufficiently to re- turn to his home at Niles Center. Frank Hagen, of the John Kruchten Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his brother, Otto, whose death occurred recently. Paul Richmond has resigned his po- sition with Ohas. Samuelson to join the Miller Floral Co.. Salt Lake City, Utah. A. Henderson & Co., say they have, had good demand for palms, BOstoii ferns, dracaenas and rubbers. _ L. R. Boliannon and wife are ex- pected home almost any day from a pleasant visit to California. M. A. Fiersten, of Vaughan's Seed Store, left last week with his wife on a California trip. Long Distance Phones S Central 32S3 i Central 3284 Chicago Bowling. The Florists opened the season in the North Chicago League, September 23, winning the first three games played. The scores are as follows : 1st 2nd 3rd Players Game Game Game Lorman 150 168 155 Wolf 172 198 173 Huebner .': 1.50 191 191 Price 1981 221 17G Olsem 188 200 202 Totals 858 978 897 The following night, September 24. the team rolled for the second time this season in Kaad'-s league, winning one of the three games played. The scores are, as follows : 1st 2nd 3rd Players Game Game Game Lorman 151 192 168 Zech 202 144 151 Huebner 130 167 145 Price 160 140 165 Olsem 188 216 198 Totals 831 859 827 Lents, Ore. — O. Lenke has purchased the property here which he has occu- pied for some time. Bettendorf, Ia. — Joseph W. Betten- dorf is building one of the finest con- servatories in this section on his hand- some grounds here. SpkingpieiJ). O. — The Schneider Flow- er Shop, on High sti-eet, will be re- modeled in the near future, the im- provements to cost about $20,000. Jackson. Miss. — The Misses Cabaniss have purchased the business of the J. U. McKay Floral Co., which will be con- tinued by them under the name of the Capitol Floral Co., with Lindsay Ca- baniss as business manager. Our Offerings Include: ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS ASTERS I Valley Cattleyas GLADIOU CHRYSANTHEMUMS GOLiDEN GLOW GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns Adiantum Smilax iiiiiiiiiiiiiiinliiiililllliliiiimiiiiiiiiiiliiimiiiiiiimiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnBnai 1919. The American Florist. 573 Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. We have everything in the way of Cut Flowers, Roses Of all varieties, including DoublC White Killarney, which is much better than the White Killarney that is commonly grown by other growers. Carnations - Yellow Mums - Valley Rubrums, Asters, Gladioli, Feverfew, Tritomas and all other seasonable Cut Flowers, including Greens of all kinds. i^'Send us a trial order and get in touch with the quality of our stock and our prices. If you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L°^rit., CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty U^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CLOSED ALL, DAY SUNDAY. We are in daily toucli with market conditions, and wlien a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Kansas City, Mo. SHORTAGE IX SUPPLY ^'OTIC■EABIJ;. The local supply is now limited, much stock being received from outside mar- kets. With a fairly active call, it is at times difficult to All all orders prop- erly. Ophelia and Russell roses are quite plentiful; in fact, tliey are forced to take care of the bulk of the demand. Asters and gladioli have about finished their season, and the few that remain are not much of a factor, with the ex- ception of a few late varieties. Car- nations are arriving, but only a few each day, and the quality is none too good. Dahlias are improving with the cool weather, both in quality and quan- tity. Chysanthemums are in, but are none too numerous. Some good pot plants of begonias, cyclamens and sim- ilar stock are to be had, NOTE,S. The Amateur Flower Growers' Asso- ciation, and the Kansas City Garden- ers' Association, held their annual show at the Hotel Muehlebach, and the event proved n great success, especially in the exhibits of Chinese woolflowers, dahlias, roses, asters, hardy phlox, zin- nias and coxcombs. The displays of fruits were also most excellent. After the awards were made, the exhibits were sent to local hospitals. H. Kusik & Co. report very good bus- iness, but the supply of stock hardly sufficient for requirements. Ophelia and Russell roses and gladioli were fea- tures here. Heavy orders for wire work indicate that out-of-town cus- tomers are stocking up for the winter. T. J. Noll & Co. report roses coming in more plentifully, but still short of requirements. Carnations and chrys- anthemums are among the offerings at this establishment. W. J. Barnes had a heavy call for funeral work during the week, as well as numerous orders for bouquets to be sent to hospital patients. He is cutting some excellent late gladioli, fine dahlias and tritomas. The Muehlebach Flower Shop opened September 2fl under the management of H. R. Neff. It is complete in its ap- pointments and should draw good patronage. The Pinehurst Floral Co. reports stock more plentiful and sales improv- ing. At Pleasant Hill, 2..500 square feet of glass are being added to the pot plant range. The Wm. L,. Rock Flower Co. reports a big week in funeral orders. Stock is now coming in better and wedding or- ders are more numerous. A. F. Barbe is cutting good roses and reports an increase in funeral work during the week. John Klauss, of Greenwood, Mo., is sending in fine cuts of roses. Visitors : P. A. Manson, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; L. H. Archias, Sedalia, Mo.: L. R. Bohannon and wife. Chicago; George A. Kaupp, Nevada, Mo.; M. Lambert, La Porte, Ind.; J. A. Brown, Capitola, Calif. E. J. B. Milwaukee, Wis. DEMAND IN GENERAL ESPECIALLY GOOD. With an unusually strong call for stock to be used for funeral work, September 22, the week opened up with a scramble for flowers which continued throughout. The demand in gen- eral was excellent for this time of the year, but good stock was by far short of requirements. While the cut of roses is fair, it is the other lines which are decreasing instead of helping along. The supply of carnations is still limited, and although a good many have short stems, the most are sold before they arrive. White and yellow jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiii'^ I -THE— I iMeyer Florist Thread) i Comes put up 16 oz.of actual tbread to the lb., s I 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread § I with any other you are usina and you % I will see a yast difference in the = = quality as well as the price and | i yardage of each spool. 5 i Manufactured by the i i JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST IHREAD WORKS \ I 1500 Middlesex Street, LQWELL, MASS. | §ii:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimi)iiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiimiirtiiiiiiitii? GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3 50 Natural, " " 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. 574 The American Florist. Oct. 4, F RNE & ft OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 £• Randolph Street 9 L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when lorittoff E. r. Winterson Co 166 North Wabash Avenue, l. d. phone central 6oo4. CHICAGO We offer the best Gladiolus on the Chicago market in quantity; also Asters, Roses, Carnations, Adiantum, Fancy Ferns and Slmlax by the cass. Our supply department is complete. Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes and Wire Woric are our main items. Try us . chrysanthemums help out nicely. If there were only many more of them. They, too, are not for the late comer. NOTES. After being torn up and closed since the first of May, North avenue, one of the highways leading west out of this city, is now completed. The Heitman-Oestreicher Co.,. located on this street, report quite a financial loss during the reconstruction, especially during the sale of pot stock during May and June. Following the doctor's advice that complete rest was imperative, we re- frained before this of breaking the news of the illness of Mrs. John G. Heitman, who suffered a paralytic stroke of the left leg and arm, August 25. We are pleased to report that she is progressing nicely. The harvest dance held September 27 at Keipper's park, was well at- tended and everyone had a fine time. The party gathered at the Gust Rusch & Co.'s store, where pedestrians thought a mask ball was on. Autos conveyed the party to their destina- tion. Alexander Klokner, now of Wauwa- tosa, but a pioneer in the florist busi- ness of this city, is offering his range, dwelling house and garage for sale. The new life members of the Society of American Florists in this vicinity report the arrival of their diplomas, all framed, last week. Mrs. Nick Zweifel underwent an op- eration, not of a serious character, at a local hospital, September 22. E. O. Buffalo. TJNTAVORAJBLE WEATHER BRINGS SHORTAGE. "While the demand during the week has been fairly active, there has been a scarcity of supply due to cool, rainy weather. Gladioli and asters are poor in quality. Roses are now showing good form, with American Beauty alone, not up to the usual standard. Much activity in social circles is ap- parent for the fall season, as advance orders are being booked in goodly num- bers for the teas of the debutantes as well as numerous balls. NOTES. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson, of Cleve- land, O., is in tliis city in the interests of advertising of the F. T. D. conven- tion. Her mission was very success- ful and liberal notices and display will be features in the local papers. A debutante reception and dance, September 19, gave S. A. Anderson a large decoration, in which garden flow- ers were used in profusion, in addi- tion to American Beauty and other roses and polypodium. Bison. Toledo. BUSINESS APPROACHES FAtL PROPORTIONS. The weather here for the past week has been fair, and at times rather warm, with the result that demand has not yet awakened into its customary fall activity. On the whole, however, business has been making very satis- factory increases, and is picking up day by day. Market conditions are fair. Flowers are plentiful, and their quality is good. Asters have been extremely plentiful this season, and stock has been exceptionally good until last week. From now on, they will rapidly disap- pear from the market. Roses have been good stand-bys all during the summer, and some fine cuts of Ophelia, Columbia and Milady have been made. There always seems to be a good de- mand for them. One of the best stocks now are rubrum lilies which are of excellent quality and color. There are a few gladioli still on the market, but they are going fast. There has been an unusually heavy call for wedding bouquets and decorations of late, which are welcome orders, as they generally run into money. The call for funeral ■work has been heavy at intervals. SUNDAY CLOSING. At the October meeting of the retail florists' association, the big question that will come up for discussion will be Sunday closing. In June, when the present club was organized, 26 florists after a thorough discussion of the mat- ter, decided to close their stores on all Sundays throughout the year with the exception of those that happened to fall on Mothers' day, Easter and Christ- mas. They solemnly signed their names to an agreement to this effect. Since then, due to one pretext or an- other, there have been some defections from the ranks, almost entirely in the outlying districts. This threatens to de- stroy the entire movement, and again open all the stores. This would be very discouraging to those progressive flo- rists who want to observe Sunday as a day of rest, and who desire to raise the business to the same plane others are on. The public is now educated, and florists are experiencing little difficulty in switching Sunday orders to Satur- day. NOTES; Max Spanner has entirely redecorated the interior of his Madison Avenue flow- er shop, and it looks very attractive. The color scheme is gray and black instead of the previous pure white. Max states that business is beginning to pick up. Schramm Brothers have repainted the exterior of their store on Cherry street, and the place now looks very attractive. They are also remodeling one of their greenhouses and installing a new boiler. Sell More Potted Plants YoQ can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price, $20.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail. 35e Thi Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2544 N. Clark St., CHICAGO A new house, 44 by 132 feet, is a re- cent addition to J. L. Schiller's fine range on Prouty avenue. He is great- ly increasing his production of hy- drangeas. Baltimore. DAHLIAS NOW THE BIG FACTOR. Dahlias now reign supreme and are available in ahy quantity or variety. Aside from them, no other flower is plentiful. Orchids are off crop at pres- ent, as in the other eastern cities, and for bridal bouquets there is very little to suggest in white, except roses, which are few in number and poor in quality. The demand for the Hebrew New Year brought a call for quite a lot of stock as usual, cleaning up the market of everything that was fit to use. A few white chrysanthemums were seen dur- ing the week, the advance guard of the season. NOTES. Great preparations are being made by the entertainment committee of the florists' club for the meeting. October 21. This is to be a big get-together party, and it is the aim of those in charge to have every florist, his mother, sister and sweetheart present. It promises to be the greatest florists' night ever heard of in this city. Tickets have been issued for the annual dahlia show at the farm of Richard Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. at Cowenton, and preparations are being made for a large attendance. The trip by automobile is a good way to enjoy a pleasant afternoon. Try it! Andrew Anderson has cut some very fine Golden Glow chrysanthemums, all of which were quickly disposed of by the S. S. Pennock Go. G., Je. 1919. The American Florist. 575 John Kruchten Co. » East Raidolfh SIreel, TJlS'S.I'ifEf fflCAaO, III. Mention the American Florist iclien u-ritina E.C.AMUNGCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Ijocated WHOMESAIjE CUT FLOWER BODSE IN GHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO I,. T>. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978 Mention the American Florist u-hen xoriting MILLER &MI1SSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Arenne, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., TtrilMli~i Wabash Ave., and Lake St. flWMKgj ^SSSi CHICAGO, ILL. IsUn^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WfiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER GROWERS TELEPHONE igM klUftBACU AUC CHICAGO tomuiers 194 n.WAiyon AVC ItLiNOiS Mention the American Florist when writing George Reinberg WHOLESALE FLORIST Extra fancy Ophelia, Sunburst, Co- lumbia, Ru.ssell, Milady, White Klllar- ney and Killarney Brilliant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av., CHICAGO 1920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request, THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. Mention the American Florist when writing Wire Hanging Basicets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-iDch S1.V.T 14.inch 1K.00 12.inctl 2.ffi> 16-inch 4.50 SHEET MOSS in ba^s, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is the best value for the money In the market. • Michigan Cut Fiower Exchange, ^^DETRo?T,"MicHf *' J Mention the American Florist when writing IjflloMefiowM^Kete Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Dozen Roses, Beauty $ 1.50@$ 6.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell ... 5.00® 20.00 Columbia 5.00® 15.00 Premier 6.00® 20.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 15.00 Killarney Brilliant.... 3.00® 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 White Killarney 3.00® lO.OO Ri.ehmond 3.00® 10.00 Prince de Bulgarie... 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer... 3.00® 10.00 Milady 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 3.00® 10.00 Hadley 3.00® 10.00 OpheUa 3.00® 10.00 Double W. Killarney.. 3.00® 10.00 Mrs. Moorfleld Storey. 3.00® 10.00 Champ Weiland 3.00® 10.00 Stanley 3.00® 10.00 Francis Scott Key 3.00® 10.00 Bayard Thayer 3.00® 10.00 Cecile Brunner 3.00 George Elgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesbit 3.00 " Our selection 4.00 CarnaUons 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00 Daisies 1.50® 2.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 VaUey 15.00 Calendulas 2.00® 4.00 Cbrvsanthemums, per doz.... 2.00® 4.00 Callas 15.00 New Ferns per 1,000 3.00 Galax per 1,000 1.50® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy per 1,000 5.00® 6.00 Plumosous Strings each .60® .75 Smilax per doz. 2.50® 3.00 Sprengeri, Plumosua Sprays . . 3.00 Boxwood, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 THE CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith M^M< FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago [ojijipr \\\o\esM \<3^'b\s r Chicago I/l. Tiea\e\s vrv SvxpoXws '^*'^^^ft^^i^€ ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO ft Telephone Central 3284 |; Mention the American Florist when writing 30 East Randolph Street. Mention the American Florist when wi'iting Percy Jones IKC. Wholesale Florists 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 576 The American Florist. Oct. 4, The Dahlia Season Is Here The flowers will be at their best during the next four weeks. Dahliai until all conditions are right. Now is the time. We do not recommend the handling of OUR BIG AIM IS ''BETTER DAHLIAS'' EACH SEASON We aim to handle only the best varieties that have all the qualifications as a Cut Flower. We specialize in Novelties. Many of the varieties that we handle are not offered elsewhere in quantity. Start to handle them today. L,et us send yon a shipment, and you will order them again. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. I Philadelphia. ■ FIXE DAHLIAS HOW RULE MARKET. Reports of the past week's business are very encouraging, stock in general having' sold up very well, each day. Roses, in particular, were scarce and in good demand ' from both local and out-of-town buyers. Dahlias, which are now a great factor, were never finer at this season. Owing to the success of last year's crop, growers have paid par- ticular attention to their plants, giving them all the helps possible, and finally disbudding for large flowers and long stems, the percentage of which, in all shipments, is greater than ever before. The daily shipments are large, but all good stock is sold at satisfactory prices. Shipping methods are improving. Some growers are putting up de lu.xe pack- ages,' lining them with green or white waxed tissue. The commission men do not trust or wait for express delivery, but meet the boats at the ferry, and in this way, save several hours. Some growers bring their stock in direct from the farms on their own trucks, thus in- suring careful handling and early de- liver5'. There are still quite a few as- ters, but the dahlias will soon crowd out all except the purple. Carnations are increasing in quantity and quality. There are a few Easter lilies. A very useful flower is the blue fall aster. These long, graceful, feathery sprays are beautiful in all kinds of work, and find a ready sale. Gladioli are almost over. C'hrysanthemums are increasing, but the earlier sorts have to fight for a place with the choice dahlias. The first of the single violets are in but they have little to recommend them but the fragrance. Cattleyas are still very scarce. Greens of all kinds are in good demand. September 29^There were large shipments of dahlias of excellent qual- ity, the weather being very favorable to their growth. They met with good demand at satisfactory prices. Roses are more plentiful but there is still a shortage of the better grades. There is a call for lily of the valley, but it is almost out of sight in this market. LOCAI, PUBLICITY CAMPAIGN. Chairman Grakelow is well satisfied with the progress that is being made in the plans for the local publicity cam- paign. Every retail florist in the city should be present at the meeting of the club, October 7, and will be if the com- mittee's plans do not miscarry. The matter is being gone into thorovighly, letters having been received from a number of the middle western cities, where such campaigns has been most successful, giving detailed accounts of their methods and experiences. , NOTES Cardinal Mercier, the Belgian pre- late, met with a "Say it with Flowers" welcome from the florists of this city. The automobile which- was waiting at the North Philadelphia station to con- vey him to the center of the city, was elaborately decorated with flowers con- The best commercial varieties. Direct from grower to you. A trial order solicited. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER COMPANY 1517 SANSOM ST., Wholesale Florists George Aeugle, Proprieter, PHILADELPHIA, PA. liiiiiillillllllllirtiirililliiitiiriiiiliililiiiilitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiitiiiilliiillililllllilllllllllliiliillllillliiiiiiiiiii2- Wf:ir2S'-'ST. Na^rcr'^. Telephone »TeO Chelsea Traveling Wholesale Florist DJC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialiy Conslgmments of Cot Floirers Solicited. Telephone Farragut 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cat Flowers Consignments Solicited. Alfred Van Praag, of the Van Praag Floral Co., has returned from a vaca- tion of several weeks, spent in Maine and New Hampstiire. The first violets of the season came in to B. S. Slinn, Jr., of the Cut Flower Exchange, September 23. They were good for the season. Among the visitors to the dahlia ex- hibition, were Emmett Dove and wife, growers, of Rockville, Maryland. Aubrey S. Nash, of Hentz & Nash, Inc., has returned from a vacation spent in the Catskill mountains. Charles H. Totty, visited Bayshore, L. I., September 25, and lectured before the Bayshore Garden Club. A. Hanig, buyer for Trepel & Bershad, of Brooklyn, is said to be quite ill of influenza. A. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 579 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET NEW YORK CITY Telepbones: 3864 and 3157 Farragnt. GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAIiE FLORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST """^''^'F^Jragut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESAIiE COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farra^nt 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writinp JOHN YOENfi SCO. Wbolesale Commission Florists 53 f . IBtli St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S36. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farraf;'ut Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 608 Farrafnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. CoDsignmente solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOIiESAIiE FliORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phone 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Hover M^Kete New York, Oct 1. Per 100 Eoses. Beauty, special 20.000 40.00 extra and fancy 10.00® 15.00 Hadley 3.00® 15.00 " Francis Scott Key 6.0015) 40.W Columbia 3.00® 12.00 " Prima Donna 2.00® 12.00 Alice Stanley 2.30® 10.00 Double White KiUamey 4.00@ 12.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Queen 2.00® 8.00 Brilliant 2.00® S.OO " Aaron Ward 2.00@ 8.00 Ophelia 2.00® lO.OO Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 J. L. Mock 2.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 15.00 Premier 4.00® 15.00 Cattleya orchids, special 75.00® 125.00 Carnations 1.00@ 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybridum 50® .75 Gladiolus 1.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus. doz. bchs. 2.00 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00 Delphiniums, per doz 10® ,15 Bouvardia, white, per doz 50® .75 Asters 50® 2.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 3.00® 6.00 Ldlies. Rnbrums 3.00® 5.00 Dahlias 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.00 Lily ot the Valley 20.00® 30.00 Violets 50® .75 Frank H. Traendly Cbarles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale norlsts aod Cat nower Ezcbsnge 435 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNUENTS SOUOITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 FarraKut. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Out Flowers Phones 5413 a 58B1 Farragut »t Va^It 1 15 West Z8th Street, llcW I OFK Mention the American Florist tohen writing Telephones [*^| Farragut »• ^- ^^PP^^' P''^^- United Cut Flower Co., >"<> WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHOAE [nil} FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut J „^^'' Established 1887 t 305S J. K. ALLEN A\ holesale Conunisston Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 AV. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Eldg.. 6th Av. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clocfe every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard of Qaallty. Largest slocij In America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Gnos ud Fioriits' Sinies. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut THE LARCEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE UTY. A complete assortment of the best In the martlet can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 580 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Send for It Today • Our New Thirty-two Page Illustrated FALL AND XNAS CATALOGUE FE/VTURING Ribbons and Chiffons Wreaths Novelties Baskets and .^^^^^.^ Artificial Flowers Flower Stands ^^^^^^^^ General Supplies Prepared Foliages THE OVE QNATT CO, Inc. SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. & D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA ^^^<^JiJ^<^^^J^^^Jy^^s...=:^ ^^ pBOMPTNeSS »-'*^^^ —The Avenue Floral Co. 3442 ST.CHARLES AVENUE Hemkers F.T.D. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 2S0,0OO Sqnare Feet of Modem Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discoimt. Mention the American Florist when icritino Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER N. E, Cor. Taylor and Olive St». Flowers deliTererl in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliORIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main, Orders ttHI be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Eetail Florists of Grand Bapids. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivwy. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in anv direction, nill HTH MHIV We are the center of the great >""-<» I Hj minni Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, Mention the American Florist when writina TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL^S ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS STRATFORD STS. AROUND Flowers and Service ^l^J^'iV^'HS^^ ^^MW^XJk^M^ Conservatories, Diamond St, at 22nd. ^iniiiiHniiiiinHninriiiiiiniiiimiiHrMmiinuiiiiiiiiHiiiHiiiiMitMrTriiiiiniiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiiiMiiMiniiuiiiniiniiiiMittMiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiuiiuiiuiiniiniiHrmmii^^ A. B. CAZ AN, 2751 Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y. y Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. i riiiiiii(iiiiiliinillliniiiliiiHiiiiiHiiiiniiiiittiinMnrniiiiii)ittiiiiiiitiiiiiiuiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiMiiriiiriittiiitiiniiniiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiit.- CHICAGO THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. -- BERNARD J. SHEIRMAN, (Prop. 849-851 Irring Park Blvd. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs BRANCHES: RrrZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ±LO\^£RS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ais'n. C. n. fREY Wlolasalt and Ritiil Florist 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. WIU flU orders for tbe West on short notlc* Trade disoonnti. First>clsM itook. 3343 "V/. MA.D1SON 8T^ dDCAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service WARE, E J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Members of Florists' T'eleeraph DelivezT* Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established OTer 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenne. Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire iieadquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana. New Mexico. No oiflers too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO AUPRED HANNA & SONS will fill your or- ders for Designs and Cut Floweis in Mictiigaa. 1919. The American Florist. 585 >^ ScHing Service Nothing Better 785 Fifth Avenue NEW YORK CITY Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD.. Anaorinm Ama. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 632-534 RACE STREET Successor to the HILL FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers in tbe City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Nlgbt and day service In all Central Penn sylv aula. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. ^^zn state st, Chicago, ul Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Mention the American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of I'lorists' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Memler of Florists' Telegraph Belivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and moit carefully executed. ■iiiBiiniininiJiiiiiiiuntinmuBiiiiiiMiiiniiiiu III mill t WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE I I Connecticut Avenue and L Street § lDilfflljiaiiiilni.nmnim:a Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif; O. C. SAAKE FLORIST ft We Solicit Telegr.ph Orders. " Regular Trade Discount. 21S W. FOURTH STREET „ New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Broihers" on a box of flowers is a GuMrantee ot Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Memlier of Florists' Telegraph DollvetJ: B^Al^oY Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everj^hing in Flowers Piompt DefoeriM to any lown or citj Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 "WE NEVER SliEEP" Momphls, Tenn. IDLEWILD GREENHOUSES 80 Sonth Main St. "Dp-to-tlie-Miuute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, CHICAGO fJonst n C.MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly 586 The American Flokist. Oct. 4, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. The price of bags at Chicago, October 1, was 162.00. SUGAE Beets in Nebraslia will run 10 tons to the acre this season. Rains in the west have materially improved the fall seeding conditions. New Yoek. — A. L. Don, of Weeber & Don, was on a seed inspection trip last week. Visited Chicago : Emil Mauser, Zur- ich, Switzerland, in this country with the Swiss commission. Eugene Schaettel, of Vilmorin-An- drieux & Co., Paris, France, expects to visit the United States the latter part of October. Texel Island is producing the health- iest daffodils in Holland, where, gen- erally, the disease of daffodils is in- creasing annually. It is said 80,000 bulbs of northern grown Lilium candidum were shipped from Paris to America this season. Owing to shipping troubles these came late. Cooper, Taber & Co., of London, Eng- land, are reported to have established offices in Holland in an effort to over- come the vagaries of Dutch bulb mini- mum prices. Congressman J. W. Fordney, of Sag- inaw, Mich., is chairman of the ways and means committee, and will have charge of all tariff revision in which the horticultural trade is interested. Watson S. Woodruff, of S. D. Wood- ruff & Sons, Orange, Conn., accompa- nied by Mrs. Woodruff, will sail on the S. S. New Amsterdam, October 4, for Prance, where he will combine business and pleasure during a stay of two months. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are about the same as last weeli, $2.25 for reds and yellows and $2.75 for whites. Ninety per cent of the sets are now in storage, some late deliveries being due to the gathering of tomato and bean crops. , Toledo, O. — Cash clover opened un- changed and October and December were steady. September 30, with cash offered at $29.7.5. Timothy was un- changed, cash being offered at $5.40, September $5.70, October $5..57y2, De- cember $5,021/2, and March $5.70. GiLEOY, Calif. — John B. Scherrer. formerly assistant professor of horti- culture at the New Hampshire College of Agriculture, and later at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, is now with the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., of this city, where he will devote his time to stock selection. Darmstadt, Germany. — Paul Anding, nephew of the late Ludwig Heyn, pro- prietor of the firm of Conrad Appel, whose death was reported in our issue of September 13. page 450, has suc- ceeded to the business. Associated with him are P. Krauter, L. Hinkel, A. F'uhrlander .-and Hans Walter. Illinois Seed Law. Outline of seed law and regulations pre- pared by the department of agriculture, seed inspection, Springfield, 111. Those who have anything to do with the buying and selling of the following farm seeds : Red clover, mamrnoth clover, white clover, alsike clover, sweet clover, alfalfa, timothy, Ken- tucky blue grass, brome grass, orchard grass, meadow fescue, oat grass, rye grass, vetch, rape, corn and millets, will be interested in knowing the pro- visions of the Illinois seed law, which became effective July 1, 1919. The law does not prevent the sale of impure seed but provides for the proper labeling or tagging of the seed sold or offered for sale. When any of the farm seed referred to above is sold or offered for sale for seeding purposes within the state, the label or tag should shew the following information : (1). Common name. (2). Noxious weed seeds present in greater numbers than 1 to 5,000. (a) No one or more of which is in greater number in the aggregate than 1 to 1,000 of such farm seed. (b) No one or more of which is in greater number in the aggregate than 1 to 500 of such farm seed. (3). Per cent of other weed seeds present. (4). Per cent of inert matter. (5). The name and address of ven- dor, also name and address of pur- chaser. Agricultural seeds or mixtures when sold to dealers for recleaning or held in store for cleaning purposes do not come within the law. The information for the above men- tioned label or tag can be obtained by an analysis of the seed. This analysis can be made by the dealer himself or by a seed analyst in the employ of the United States department of agricul- ture, state department of agriculture or a wholesale seed house. The seed law provides for the analysis of seed by the department of agriculture, through a chief seed analyst, who has an office and laboratory in Room 428, DeWitt Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. -'iiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiilllliiuililllliiuilllltliiiiliiiilltiiiiiiiiiliiiiuillllillillllllliniiiii!^ Ithew. G. ressingI SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | i Growers Exclusively o( i I Sweet Corn Seed| ?,lltllimimiltiiliiiiiiiiiitiiiiiimiiniliriiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniliuiiliiiniiiiiiiiiriitriiir Smith building, Springfield, Illinois. Samples of not less than two ounces should be taken so as to represent the entire lot of seed as nearly as possible. When sample is taken, place it in a strong manilla paper bag or cotton sack and wrap securely to prevent toe- ing torn open in mails. A small cotton sack is better than most envelopes. The law provides that five samples of farm seeds sent by one individual, firm, or corporation within a year, will be analyzed free. The law also states that it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corpo- ration or association, to sell or have in his or its possession, for sale, any farm seed whether named in the law or not, which has been artificially loaded or weighted with sand or dirt or other similar material, to add to the weight or quality of such farm seed. Seed corn sold or offered for sale in lots exceeding 10 pounds requires, ac- cording to law, a different label or tag showing ; (1). The full name and address of the vendor so selling or offering same for sale. (2). The common accepted name of the variety. (3). The name of the county and the state where grown; also the year in which said seed corn was grown. If the above facts are not known it should be so stated on the label or tag. The penalty for a violation of the law is a fine of not less than $5.00 nor more than $100.00. A short course in seed analysis will be given by the Illinois Agricultural College at the same time as their reg- ular short courses which are usually held the latter part of January each year. Full information regarding this course can be obtained by writing to department of agriculture. University of Illinois, Urbana. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale TriulR Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip. Parsley, Celert. Endive. Salsift, Named and Mixed Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 587 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable ana experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. D^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "TPK JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Copies of the law and the rules and regulations printed in bulletin form can be obtained by writing to Depart- ment of Agriculture, Seed Inspection, Room 428, DeWitt Smith building, Springfield, Illinois. Michig'an Bean Johhers' Association. The twenty-seventh annual conven- tion of the Michigan Bean Jobbers' Association was held at the Cadillac hotel, Detroit, Mich., September 24-25. There were more than 160 members present when the opening session was called to order by President Christian Breisch, of Lansing, G. A. Brown, of the Isbell Bean Co.. Detroit, who was assigned to respond to the address of welcome scheduled for the mayor, found he had to do double duty, making both addresses, owing to the absence of the city's chief executive. Then followed the address of President Breisch, who, upon concluding, appointed Frank Now- lin, of Albion, J. N. McAllister, of Caro, and Edward Aymer, as a nominating committee, and A. L. Chamberlain, Port Huron, W. I. Biles, Saginaw, and M. G. Murphy as a committee on resolu- tions. Frank Gerber, president of the . National Canners' Association, Fre- mont, sent the greetings of his organi- zation, which were read by Secretary Frank B. Drees. Guy W. Rouse, presi- dent of the Worden Grocery Co., Grand Rapids, gave an address on "Present Day Merchandising," in which he said in part : "The adjustment of the pres- ent critical condition of the country will be made not by the capitalist, but by the business men. Any agency pro- posed for the purpose of adjusting prices by legislation or governmental inter- ference will fail, as only the old princi- ple of supply and demand will right the question of prices now disturbing the country. The socialist is wrong and also the fraternalist, and the labor unions have their limited rights — and the I. W. W. also try to adjust matters, but they are on the wrong track. All are nursing schemes that will not work out fairly. The unrest in the world today is the result of the agitation of the socialist leaders of Germany. No group of men can lead us as well as the business men. We want Michi- gan beans to occupy the highest posi- tion in the markets of the world and to do that we must raise the present in- spection standard to a "higher point, make a broader market and increase the popularity of the Michigan brand. Nathan Simpson heartily endorsed the views of Mr. Rouse and explained the evil element referred to as unfor- tunately injected into the farmers' non- partisan league of North Dakota, which liGs its being because of the methods of the bankers in that state in making Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Nearlrvlng park Blvd.) CHICAGO Seed Growers t. t. iVlUKdL W lO. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. JLST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists aud Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore, Md. a charge of five per cent per month fiT loans made to them, practically usury. Mr. Simpson, referring to Michigan beans, said : "There is just one enemy of the Michigan bean grower — the bear who tries to depress the price. A cost accounting system is needed by the farmer who works from 10 to 16 hours a day, buying his requirements at re- tail, while he sells his product at whole- sale." A telegrani was received during the session from the California Bean Grow- ers' Association, asking help to combat the importation of Japan grown beans, stating that only the day previous, 5,000,000 pounds of beans arrived on the Pacific co.Tst from that country. A protective tariff is asked for. Replying to a telegram, Congressman Thomas W. Pordney, of Saginaw, who had been in- I. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadeiphia - - Pa. THB J.C.ROBINSONSEEOGD, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROClvY FOHD. COLORADO. Contract growers of Cucumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon. Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar, Flint and Field Seed Corn. Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIAL.'WES t Cucumber, Muskmeloii. Watermelon; Pump- kin and Squash ; Sweet, Flint and Field Com. Write for special contract and spot prices. ■W^ 588 The American Florist. Oct. 4, Waldo Rohnert GIIiROY, CAIi. WHOIiBSAliE SEED GROWER Specialties : Beet, Carrot, Endive, I^ettuce, Onion and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. vited to be present, that gentleman gave the assurance that the ways and means committee at Washington, will at its meeting in February next, give the bean industry of this country the needed protection. George Booth, Pittsburgh, Pa., speak- ing on the subject of "Present Day Merchandising," said that from the brokers' standpoint, the integrity of the jobber is highly important, so that the broker may, with full assurance, vouch for the grade offered to dealers. F. G. Furrin, secretary of the New York Bean Jobbers' Association, gave an outline of the work of that organization and tendered the Michigan association the courtesies of his office in furtherance of greater efficiency. A letter was read from A. C. Bedford, chairman of the executive committee of the International Trade Conference, an- nouncing a meeting of that body with a commission from England, France, Bel- gium and Italy, to be held at Atlantic City, N. J., October 20, which the presi- dent of the Michigan Bean Jobbers' .Association was invited to attend. M. J. Hart, Saginaw, chairman of the advertising committee, made his report and submitted a plan for the raising of a fund to advertise Michigan grown beans to the world. His plan would be a charge of 10 cents per lOO pounds to the grower and five cents on a like basis to elevator owners to maintain the fund. His project included a system of brand- ing the Michigan product and popularize it by a national advertising campaign. As the growers' association did not have a representative present, the plan, though warmly supported by many was rejected for the time being. In the discussion of this subject it de- veloped that the 1919 crop will be about 3 .5(X>,000 bushels, of an estimated value of .$12,000,000 to $14,000,000. At the Thursday morning session, a discussion on "Management of the Packing Room," was led by A. L. Cham- berlain. He advocated proper condi- tions in the picking room for efficient work, these to include good light and sanitary conditions and a close scrutiny of the work. His talk was highly com- mended as most timely and valuable. J. M. Coup, Saginaw, led the discus- sion of "Inspection System," which showed the operation of the Michigan standard of inspection, which is rarely corrected, reversed. The new sales contract, which was presented by H. E. Chatterton, Mt. Pleasant, chairman of committee on revision, which in the new form was thought by the committee to be an im- provement in some respects over the old contract, brought a spirited discus- sion, at the conclusion of which Judge E. L,. Beach, of Saginaw, attorney for the association, pointed out the defects which made it impossible of adoption or its being sustained in practice or the courts resorted to. A motion was made to continue the present form of contract with some minor changes, and this was carried. The membership committee reported the application of 71 regular member- ships received during the year as well as 13 associate memberships. These were, upon the approval of the com- mittee, admitted. ©11^ ^ CO. — =-^ SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQtlEST ^ . -..T -^^ . ■m.-r^wr-.^.r^ CABLE ADDRESS. -MCGILL-SEED" r-- A T T1?/-\1>-VTI A SAN FRANCISCO s*n francsco CALIFORNIA NARCISSUS PAPER WBITE GRANDIFLORA 1300 to a case. write FOR prices, READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. BOGEWONINQ & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsdltch LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION GARDEN SEED Beet, Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets and Sweet Putatoes in variety. Also other items of tbe short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be qnoted you upon application to S. D. WOOJRUFF & SONS, 8 1 Dey St.. NEW TOR and ORANGE. COITN. Get Qnotationa From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Pa. BURPEE'S SEEDS I Philadelphia I Wholesale Price List for FlorlsU 1 and Market Gardeneis- B %i<«iiiiiniiiniiiiiiQniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininmaiHi!!# John N. McAllister, Caro, chairman of the statistics committee, made his report and Joseph Frutchey, chairman of the committee on arbitration, re- ported the adjustment of 40 cases by his committee. The reports of Chief Inspector G. "W. Burkhart, Secretary Frank B. Drees and Treasurer W. I. Biles, it was announced by x the chair, would be made in bulletin form and mailed to all members. The nominating' committee recom- mended the re-election of President Just Received HOLLAND BULBS FREESIA PURITY, ^ in. and up. Prices ou application. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thm to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of (Hi^h-Orade Seed. rOMATO. Pepper, Eggplant, Sqaash. Pampkln. Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Com on contract. CORRESPONDEIVCE SOIilOITED ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wholesale GroTvem of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS GEORaE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper, Egg Plant, Tomato, Okra, Asparagus. Rhubarb, Celery. St)inaeh, Beet, Onion, Beans, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Com and Vine Seeds. CorreBpondenoe Soliolted. WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS Yokohama Nursery Co., Ltd. Woolworth Building, NEW YORK CITY IHPORTBRS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds Breisch and similar action was taken for the secretary and the treasurer, which automatically resalted in their election. J. P. S. 191S. The American Florist. 589 For Importing Jobbers of ALL f ALL BWLBS Lorcing and Outdoors < Our "Book for Florists" Tells The Whole Story Let Us Mail It WRITE or WIRE your needs; Bulbs are not scarce at VAUQHAN'S yet Darwin Tulips a Specialty CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE new york rffrm Mention the American Florist when writing THE C. HERBERT COY SEED CO. VALLEY, Douglas County, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS encumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Fumpkia, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Oorn. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet Gom, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, E!tc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Uilfnrri Rnnn Montana. Iddho, Washington. lnlMUIU,ViUllU. Mention the American Flo7'ist lohen loriting GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limited SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, arc Exporters ol Ktiodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soudan Grass, Coucb, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspondence invited. Mention the American Florist when writing 590 The American Florist, Oct. 4. ff= \ Market Gardeners Vegetable Growers' Association ot America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula, O., President; Louis F. Miller, Toledo, O., Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville. Ky., Secretary ; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich., Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. Toledo, O. — Heckinger Bros., with the addition of a new house nearly com- pleted, will have three acres under glass, devoted to vegetables. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Veg-etables. Chicago. Sept. 30. — Cucumbers, bush- el baskets, $2.25 to $2.50; celery, Mich- igan, crate, 75 cents to $1.00; leaf lettuce, per tomato box, 10 to 12% cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $2.00; tomatoes, per box, 25 to 50 cents. New York, Sept. 29. — Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 75 cents; cucumbers, basket or crate, $1.00 to $2.50; mushrooms, $1.00 to $3.00 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, carrier, 50 cents to $2.75; let- tuce, per package, 50 cents to $1.50; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.00 to $2.00. Vegetable Storing: Methods. Many of the root crops, such as par- snips, salsify, horseradish, rutabagas, and winter radishes require the same general treatment for storage, accord- ing to J. T. Rosa, Jr., in the weekly agricultural service letter of the Uni- versity of Missouri College of Agricul- ture, Columbia. They should be kept cool and somewhat moist. They are not injured by freezing, and are usu- ally left in the ground until after the first freeze in autumn. Another group of vegetables, handled in the same gen- eral way as the foregoing, but which are more tender to cold, are beets, car- rots, kohlrabi, leeks and turnips. The first two mentioned are subject to ex- cessive wilting or shriveling in storage unless they are kept moist. This is often done in the house cellar by bury- ing the roots in barrels of moist sand, which will keep them in plump con- dition until spring. This group should be harvested before heavy freezing. To have all the foregoing crops tender and in the best of condition for table pur- poses at storage time, they should be sown in the late spring or early sum- mer, according to the length of the growing season. All of the root crops should be dug carefully, and the tops should be twisted off some distance above the crown, instead of topping closely with a knife. The roots may be placed in storage in bulk or in smaller containers. All of the crops are good keepers, and are very desira- ble as wititer vegetables. Frequently, it is desirable to leave a portion of such crops as parsnips, horseradish, salsify and rutabages in the ground over winter. In this case, harvesting is simply deferred until spring. Celery, which matures late in the fall, can be stored green, and blanched by the process of storage. The stalks are dug with a spade, and a large por- tion of the roots left on each plant. These are set side by side in a shallow layer of soil or sand in the bottom of an empty hotbed or in a corner of a cool cellar. The soil is kept moist, but the plants must be kept dry, other- wise decaj' may set in. The plants should continue growing slowly, and since the storage place is dark, the stalks will soon become blanched. Cel- ery is also stored extensively in trenches two feet deep and three feet wide, the green plants being set closely on the bottom of the trench, which is roofed over with boards and banked with earth. JAMES VICK'S SONS Growera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Whcdesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, CajTots, I/6ttuce, Onions, Parsnip, Badish, Salsify, Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, end Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Feas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. Mention the American Florist when writing FALL BILBS Paper Whites, 13-15 ctm. Valley Pips (Holland grown), also Begonia and Gloxinia Bulbs and Palm Seeds. Dutch Bulbs. Jap. Lily Bulbs. Narcissus, (Emperor and Empress). Paeonies, Faffia, Bamboo Canes, Etc. WRITE FOR IMPORT PRICES. McHUTCHISON & CO., The Import Bouse, 95 Chambers St., New York BRITISH SEEDS- KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIA L PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. Dloslrated Catalogue Fru KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address: "KHLWAY, LANGPOET." LANGPORT, Eng. ,^^^^^^^^^^^MV^M^/^^^A/VUW/VSAMV^^WV^^WAAWVAA TULIPS NARCISSUS HYACINTHS ARRIVED Ask 02ir List THE GENERAL BULB COMPANY (VOGEUSNZANG, HOLLAND) 110 Water Street, New York City Stock is Limited 1919. The American Florist. 591 THE BEST FERN YET! MACAWII ■^ ^i-!k%f^iS '"^ ^'^ ^^hIh - '^*^ ^n iP^gB ^.: ' '"-^^M ral H^H ^^^^^ ^ '' ..-«^^^^m| HH ^H^pli teto***'**-' ■■ ■ -sjjfi^L^^^ Mp m^Hfe ^P*^^: w-f^fidSSBS^SIH m^^ ■!P!h^^^I g^'?^}^" " '— ^-•.- BI^H Bh^^^^HI ifiEnld^i ;^8^g E9 HpHj R2?/^ Sr^"" \^^ft^^^^^, mm j^^^aS^^^BI fe jj^ ^ mkB x^Hk&^h^b ^^??^{:^B| V* :-''F/ F m fi^v ^ 1 ■ . ■ j.^^^p 1 MACAW BROS., who have been associated with ail the Nephrolepis sports for many years and know them all from the ground up, have found and de- veloped a new one. A Sport of Scottii The most symmetrical and fastest grower, and one of the best keepers of any of the Ferns in commerce today. Those who saw our exhibit of this great new fern at Detroit fell for it right away. We have booked many orders, and if you want to get in on this — GET BUSY NOW. 2i^in., $200.00 per 1000; 6-in., $150.00 per 100. C. U. UGGIT, 303Bu°S=Bidg., Philadelphia, Pa. MACAW BROS., Norwood, Pa. NEPHROLEPI S MACAWII. 2«»««««««5S«««««5«*W«««5*5«««; SoFepack more #than# waterprooP Keeps Moisture In. The Ideal Protection for Roots and Shrubs. Delivers them moist and alive, ready to grow again. Cheaper and better than burlap. For Seedsmen: Keeps Moisture Out. Delivers seeds dry. Pre- vents sprouting, mildew — all damage. Rat and vermin proof. ;^% ^ r>lH% PJlJ2% VINE and PLANT MANURE 53^% & % 2% \ l%i Quotations on any quantity and all information lurnished upon application. The Proto-Feed and Guano Company, SstrTana p^otuctV' 4121 S. LaSalle Street, CHICAGO, ILL. GREENHOUSE LUMBER "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES, HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKUND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. The FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to the Commissioner of Banlcing and Insurance of that State, and for 32 years has been considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O. H. It is safety in insurance. ^'^"o JOHN G. ESLER, secretary, SADDLE RIVER, N. J., for particulars. 1,000 Letterheads] (tp nn 1,000 Envelopes jODiUU Good Stock — Send Cash with order. No samples sent unless postage is enclosed. GORHAIW PRINTERY, INC. 542 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Me Prim Everything. CUT FLOWER BOXES IF.DWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PMILA'DELPHIA, PA. WE are in position to be of service to you for anything you may re- quire in the line of Greenhouse Fittings. You are going to require some of this material this fall BO get our ciiialog at once. Advance Co. Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writing If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 598 The American Florist. Oct. 4, *********************************************************** *********************** * * * * * * * * * * « * * * * YOU WILL BE SURPRISED At the quality there is in WIZARD BRAND Shredded Cattle Manure this year. New equipment provides a better selection of crude manures than ever before and it shows up in every bag of Shredded Cattle Manure. i^^.— .^^ PuLVERizEb Sheep- Pulverized CAtrts SHREbbEb Cattle nilNURE Is dried and sterilized in high temperature direct heat dryers. It saves you time and labor in handling and application. Does not bring you foreign weeds and grasses that come with crude or air dried manures. WIZARD BRAND may not always be lowest in price but it is highest in quality and the recollec- tion of quality remains long after price is forgotten. WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark is tagged or printed on every bag for your protection. Your dealer can supply WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., ^.^.nj^i^i^r^stoc^Ysr^ Chicago, III. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * REFRIGERATORS WTIITE FOR CATAIiOG Buchbinder Bros. 11 S. LaSalle St., Room 731, CHICAGO, ILL, Mention the American Florist when writing Nashville, Tenn. SUPPLY IMPKOVE.S IN QUANTITY. The supply of flowers has improved considerably, although some dependence Is still placed on arrivals from northern markets to help take care of the large daily demand for funeral work. Dahlias are very fine and useful for all pur- poses. The annual feature of fall wed- dings is now beginning to loom large, making a very good demand. Chrysan- themums are not in yet. the growers having purposely held them back for a more propitious period. Roses are coming splendidly, and are of good quality. Carnations will soon take their place on the scene. Good business in general is reported from all sources. II'INTYKES SUE FEKTILIZER PLANT. The Mclntyre Floral Co. has entered suit and asked an in.iunction restrain- ing the Prairie State Fertilizer Co. from operating its establishment, the com- plaint stating that the defendant com- pany has erected its plant adjoining the range of the Mclntyre Company, which consists of 36 acres, commercial greenhouses and buildings for the homes of the owners and employes, all of which are being damaged by the dust from the rock being ground for the defendants product, which covers the glass, excluding light from the plants and enters the residences causing a loss to the contents as well as affecting the food. It is further stated that the noise of the mill at night disturbs the rest of the complainants. It is also asked that the court determine the amount of damage already sustained by the com- plainants, and that a permanent injunc- tion be granted prohibiting further op- eration of the fertilizer establishment. M. C. D. nESSSSSSSZS2 1' r ^C^F^y^^ tm ssssss^^s Greenhouse Construction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to build and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, in a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illustrations. PRICE, $1.75. Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.75. American Florist Co., 440 s. Dearborn St., Chicago <.^^ g' /I rws K .t ■ '■ THE „..,„.,. 'f L Bemb Floral Comiiany ^ZT£^. Main 2002-3003 ALBERT POCHELON September 26, 1919 10:40 A. M, D.a te and Time ,,,-,, 7 Box uf Roses the JolLotvtng order : , , , , Mrs. Louis Ghirardelli. % Mrs. S. R. Dennis, addressed to 205 Van Dyke Ave. J,. , ^ Mrs. S. R. Dennis. Signature RECEIPT FORM FOR DELIVERY OF TELEGRAPH ORDERS. 1919. The American Florist. 603 OJkose Slo^aa is tkis ? COkerv yoM tkiivk oP Flowers tkirvk oF- ^ bosiorv's FloNver-PKorvc foc©>.cK 6900 STREET CAR CARD OF PENN THE FLORIST, BOSTON, MASS. The Card is Very Attractive in Green, White and Yellow, the Advertiser Considering tJse of Card Without Name, Good, Bold Publicity. or the quickly growing' centers of in- dustry where there is a continual influx of new inhabitants. For illustration, take dynamic Detroit, the fourth city, Avhere the increase in population far surpasses the ability of the munici- pality to provide the necessary iiomes for its fast growing: condition. It is nearly impossible to keep in touch with the newcomers. The constant changes in addresses of people in homes, apart- ments and hotels, make it very diffi- cult for delivery of flowers. A suggestion by one of our members from the Pacific coast is of immense value in this connection, which is as follows : "I would like to place before you a very important suggestion, and one on which I have had several com- plaints. When an order is received by one florist from another for a box of flowers to be delivered to a party on a certain date at a hotel or residence or wherever it miglit be, it would be well to call up the hotel or residence in advance and ascertain if the party had arrived, or when expected. This would be of great value and of protec- tion to the flowers, preventing their laying around for perhaps VJ, or 24 hours. Likewise with funeral orders, the day and hour should be ascer- tained. This would give a confirmation of same being correct, and would cer- tainly be a builder up of the efficiency of the F. T. D. service." Hence, the great importance of getting the correct address is quite obvious. The retailer accepting the message, should at all times be sure that he thoroughly understands the order; if in doubt, have the telegraph company repeat message. If this does not prove satisfactory, wire the sender for veri- fication of order. By following this method, many errors and serious mis- takes would be avoided. WTien we consider that this branch of the retail business has increased from a very nominal volume, to a won- derful approximate total value of from S1,000,000 to .$3,000,000 annually, one ■ an readily understand the importance of creating or establishing a system of educational features, whereby we may all learn and improve our methods of conducting the retail business. There is a wonderful future for the retail florist in the business of flowers by wire to all parts of the world. The earth's surface has hardly been scratch- ed as yet along this line, and I am optimistic enough to make the bold statement that the volume of business will reach .$10,000,(X»0 in not any great distant future. It must be remem- bered, however, that great things are accomplished only by supreme efforts, and not by half-hearted or disinter- ested co-operation. Many complaints come into the of- fice of the secretary of the F. T. D. of the carelessness and seeming negli- gence of members not acknowledging orders immediately upon receipt of same; another will not send his state- ment for several weeks, while others pay absolutely no attention to com- plaints against them for mistakes on non-delivery of orders. These condi- tions exist, and it is unmistakably wrong, hence, the dire necessity of educational features. The L. Bemb Floral Co., Detroit, Mich., has a very good system to over- come the many complaints for non- delivery. This form of receipt is used principally for hospitals, Jiotels and apartment houses, where most of the mistakes are made. Its use, however, for all out-of-town orders is advisable. Its adoption, or something similar, would combat this evil. The order re- produced herewith explains its value. The members of the F. T. D., who- have experience, and have adopted similar safeguards to overcome irregu- larities in business, would be doing a great good to enlighten the lesser lights of the retail business. There are a great many subjects that are contin- ually being brought to light tliat shoitld be brought out by the aid of printer's ink. I trust that the views expressed above will be the means of helping some "Doubting Thomases," awaken- ing them to the importance of flowers by wire. M. Bi.OY. Next Week In the Flower Shop. At this time last year, the plague of the influenza came like a thunder clap without even as much premonition, and created a demand for flowers such as had never been experienced before. Owing to the difiiculty in obtaining labor, nearly all stocks, both in the field and greenhouse, were far below normal. This season finds labor conditions in a measure restored, army men are back on their jobs, and while some few stocts are still scarce, production greatly ex- ceeds that of last year and the general demand for social occasions is also con- siderably stronger. There is not, however, anything like the stimulus that was given to business by the great funeral demand of last season. It is, therefore, up to all in the trade, particularly the retailers, to put their best foot forward, to carry good supplies, both of plants and flowers, and display them so they shall be most in- viting. They should bring all their art to bear in the decoration and arrange- ment of the plant stock on their street front, which feature of advertising and calling attention to the store has great publicity value. Feature and special sales are great factors in moving plants and flowers, which should be advertised in the local newspapers, and also brought to the at- tention of customers by circulars. A series of leaflets, each a short story in itself, describing certain plants or sea- sonable flowers, can be used with good effect by placing one in each package that is sent out. All these, and many other publicity methods, that will sug- gest themselves to the wide awake re- tailer, should be worked to the limit to increase business in every legitimate way. After the store is closed at night, the window should contain some attractive feature that will catch the eye of the late promenaders or theatergoers on their way home. The picture frame, which can be quickly placed in position, illuminated by a hidden electric light, can contain a box of flowers, .a couple of nice corsages, or a vase of choice 604 The American Flokist. Oct: 11, roses. A small, Trell-made vase-baskec will make a pretty picture. In its dark stUTOtmdings, this bright spot will be sure to attract attention and favorable coiriment. As an incentive to business, there is no greater asset than the ■windo^v, for, as a rule, it is the leading feature of the; successful stores in all cities. This will probably be the best dahlia week of the year. The show, cactus, decorative, single and pompons present a great variety in form, while the range of colors is as varied as the shades of the rainbow. The first selections, or higher grades. ^5:4^. their long stems, are as beautiful as any of the early chrysanthemums. Vase baskets, filled all of one color, with the addition of a bo^v of ribbon, are very efEective stand- ing at one end of the counter or on the display tables. The blue fall asters are, with their almost feathery, numberless small flow- ers, splendid in combination with light shades of pink. The blue ageratum is also largely used in color combinations. Feature all flowering or berried plants ■svith paper covers. Place the pot in a saucer in the center-of a square of Tvhite paper: draw this up around and tie with a piece of tape the color of the flower. Such a decoration costs but a penny or so, and at the same time, adds very materially to the appearance and value of the plant. Foliage plants, such sis ferns, dra- esenas. pandanus, crotons. etc., look much better if displayed in jardinieres or ■wicker pot covers, and there is then an opportimily to sell both together. It is none too early to get in the order for scarce Christmas plants — ^heather, poinsettias, oranges, cyclamens, etc. They can be secured just as well now as later, when the ■word may be "You should have come sooner; we are pretty wai sold up." The "coming out" teas are now in full swing, and one should have in mind a great variety of combinations in ar- ranged btmches. vase baskets and hampers to offer to prospective cus- tomers. Most people want to know Tvhat is being sent this season, and ■wall generally take what is recommended. Good ribbons and chiffons should be kept in stock, as they have much to do with the finish of all this class of work. Quarantine Affects Choice Flowers. Flower lovers are beginning to feel the effects of the quarantine estab- lished by the federal horticultural board June 1, restricting the importa- tion of many of our finest flowers which ■we were receiving yearly from foreign countries. The quarantine is directed against the importation of foreign in- sect pests and plant diseases, the con- tention being that America should re- strict the entrance of any more pests into our cotintry. It affects principal- ly the importation of greenhouse azaleas, boxwoods, evergreens, peren- nial plants of the choicer varieties, hydrangeas and orchids, the named varieties of roses, and all of the bulbs except lilies, narcissi, hyacinths, tulips, and crocuses, and therefore, excludes gladioli, tuberous rooted begonias, free- sias, gloxinias, bulbous irises, and tuberoses. In time, it may be possible for us to grow aU of these various plants for otirselves, but for the propa- gation of many of them, our conditions are not favorable, and our labor would seem to ie too expensive. — Ohio State University Xewsletter, THE ROSE. Ne-ff Rose Cornelia. The firm of Robert Scott & Son. Sharon HUl, Pa., has long been identi- fied with the introduction of new forc- ing roses, having many successes to its credit; Killamey, President Car- not. Liberrs', Double White Killamey, Killamey Brilliant and Irish. Fire Flame were introduced by them and were leading varieties in all markets for years. Alexander Scott, who succeeded to the business at the death of his father, is a great rose enthusiast as Tvell as a practical grower. For a number of years he has been hybridizing forcing varieties, and obtained a number of crosses of promise, one of which, Mrs, Aaron Ward x Ophelia, is a variety which has all the good qualities re- quisite to hold it in line with its par- ents as a salable flower. The following is Mr. Scotfs description of this varie- ty : Flowers are medium to large size and very double. The bud is a beau- tiful salmon pink. In the half expanded and full flowers, the outer i)etals are light flesh, with" a center of bright mal- maison pink: base of petals bright orange. It is a strong, vigorous grow- er, with good stem and foliage. It needs no pinching for a commercial variety, and when cut, is a splendid keeper. The accompanj-ing illustrations show a vase of the flowers, and a house planted with the variety, in bloom just before being cut back for stock. The photographs were taken the first week in September. In growth and appear- ance, the variety favors Ophelia more than Mrs. Ward, having the broad foliage and erect habit, together with length of stem of the former. It ap- pears, and is said to be very free. It is to be sent out next spring. Important Fall Work. There are so many important things to be attended to at this time that it will keep the grower busy to keep up with the work inside. TS'e think one of the most important things of all is to see that the plants do not get chilled, and the only preventive is to have the night fireman go on duty at once. The evenings may be mild enough, but along about -3 or 4 a. m. is the time the chill strikes in. and if the night man is only on duty for two or three hours, it will be a saving in the long run: besides, there are so many things he can do to keep himself occupied until real cold weather arrives, that there is really no excuse for letting the plants suffer for the want of a little heat in order to save (?) a few dollars. Perhaps, it is a new fireman that is being broken in. If so, do not NEW ROSE CORNELIA (OPHELIA x MRS. AARON WARD.) 1919. The American Florist. 605 YOUNG PLANTS OF ROSE CORNELIA AT ROBERT SCOTT & SON'S, SHARON HILL, PA. get it into your head that he is a mind reader, but go around with him, day by daj', until you are quite sure he knows the different coils and the valve system perfectly. And one of the things he can attend to now, is the packing of the steam valves, where steam heating is used. If he should be a novice, instruct him carefully, and if there are any additional coils to run, or alterations to make around the boiler, get busy at once. We have often suggested the use of pet-cocks instead of the automatic air valves, which are often used at the manifolds, and we still advocate their use, as they can be regulated to suit the occasion, by hand, and seldom clog up with scale or any other substance that may get in the line. If the temperature outside is low enough to allow for a tempera- ture of 00 degrees inside, it will be advisable to use artificial heat, and for the next four or six weeks, or until decidedly cool weather sets in, the houses should be run at a night tem- perature of about 05 degrees, with from three to six inches of air in the houses. As the temperature in the daytime is still a little beyond our control, and is very often found to be 90 degrees at the hottest part of the day, the change would be too great at night if the houses were allowed to drop to 58 or 60 degrees, so to harden the roses off gradually, we suggest the higher tem- perature as stated above. Do not neglect to paint the pipes with sulphur, even should there be no sign of mildew. It is always so much better to prevent things than to fight them. This means the green fly and all other insects. All of the stock should, by this time, be getting into shape for cutting ex- cept the pruned plants which are in- tended for the Christmas cropping. These can be kept pinched, and the side stem shoots removed, for a long time yet. However, the young stock will require careful attention in sev- eral ways. Remember the fact that there will be very Httle doing through October and November, as the chrysan- themums have full sway then, and it is fortunate for the rose plants that this is true, as they can be built up during this period to withstand the cutting in quantity later on, and still by letting a few flowers come here and there on the strongest plants, it will be a benefit to these plants and gives a chance for the smaller plants to catch up. All extremely small stock should be kept pinched regularly, removing everything until they attain their work- ing size. This makes a fine, even lot of plants that will deliver the goods later. The tieing should be regularly at- tended to, which lessens the attack of black spot by allowing the free circu- lation of air. A little air-slaked lime, dusted under the plants, especially the ones that black spot easily, will be beneficial. Keep the American Beau- ties straight by tieing frequently, and remember that two stakes to a plant are far better than one where American Beauties are grown. All cultivating should be stopped just as soon as there is any danger of disturbing the sur- face roots, and by October 1, the young stock will be much stimulated by a light mulch. A handful of half-rotted cow manure at each space is sufficient for a starter. It should be broken up finely and washed in with the hose, when the soil is in condition for the regular watering, and care should be taken to follow right along behind the ones that are doing the mulching, with the hose, otherwise the foliage may be burned if there is any heat in the manure. Also, be quite sure that the soil is not too dry, as this will also cause burning. The carried over plants will require constant feeding from now on — about every six weeks between mulches. We think it far better to mulch lightly and often than to put on too heavy a mulch at any time. And once the mulching is started., it is quite essential that the soil should not show afterwards on all the stock that is being carried over, for as we stated sometime ago, the longer one holds the plants in, the more feeding they will require from year to year, until, at about the fourth year, to keep them in longer, would make the feeding prohibitive, and it is then best to throw them out and re- new the soil and plants. Do not for- get to be advised about the early fir- ing, or regret it the rest of the season. E. Smith's Burnslana. In a recent communication, William F. Gude, Washington. D. C, chairman of the William R. Smith memorial com- mittee, calls attention to a full page in the rotogravure supplement of the "U^ashington Star of October 5, with illustrations of the House of the Temple of the Scottish Rite Masons in that city and a view of the interior of the Smith Burnsiana room in that edifice which will be formally dedicated during the month, insuring that the famous col- lection of Burns' works of the late Mr. Smith is well taken care of at the na- tion's capital. 606 The American Florist. Oct. 11, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Taking: the Buds. The term, taking the buds, means selecting' or reserving' the main bud on the plant to form the flower, remov- ing all other side buds or growths. The best way to do this, is to start at the top of the plants, rubbing out the side buds from the top downwards, then, if by accident, the main bud should be damaged, there will be one of the side growths left to grow on to form an- other bud. Each bench of plants should be gone over every two or three days, taking every bud as soon as they be- come large enough to handle properly. The growth of the plants is very rapid at this time, and if they are not at- tended to every few days, a great deal of the strength is drawn away from the buds. Whenever it is possible, the early part of the day is the best time to take the buds; the growths of the plants are then stiff and brittle and easy to rub out with a slight touch of the fingers. As the day advances, the growths becomes somewliat wilted and are not so easy to work on. The plants are budding up fast, and with the exception of the late varieties, nearly all of them are showing growths which will keep the grower busy select- ing buds for the greater part of this month. The early varieties are now all attended to, except possibly a few stragglers, which are backward for some reason. As soon as they can be taken care of. they should receive at- tention. By the 20th of September the buds on the mid-season varieties ought to have been taken care of. Then will come the late and very late varieties, which will carry the work along until about October 10. The plants need six to eight weeks from the time the buds are taken to develop the flower ready for cutting. The late varieties, on ac- count of the weather conditions later in the season, need a little longer time than this. It is also well to consider that the weather in November is gen- erally such that allows for the blooms to remain longer on the plants without spoiling, so that buds taken late in September will be right for blooms to mature for Thanksgiving. After the bud is taken, there is a check in growth of the plant, causing the stool to throw out suckers at the base of the plant. These should be re- moved with a sharp knife, taking care not to damage the root growths of the plants while doing this Avork. Care must also be exercised in the syringing' of the plants so as not to cause the water to lodge in the newly formed bud, which causes them to turn black and rot. Another very important work that can be done in connection with that of taking the buds, is to make sure the plants are kept free of aphis by attending regularly to the spraying with nicotine. WATERING AND SYRINGING. The plants require less water dur- ing these autumn days than they did while in their active growth during the heat of the summer. On bright days, an early morning syringing is sufficient. Also, from this time on, it is very im- portant that the soil in the benches re- ceives watering only as it needs it. At the same time, it is equally as impor- tant that the beds are not allowed to become dry enough to cause the plants to -wilt in the slightest degree. There is no measure that insures the suckers of a bench of chrysanthemums more than that of holding closely to a com- mon sense method of watering the plants during these early autumn days, being particularly guided by the changing weather conditions. When two or three clear warm days come in succession, the plants can be well syringed to keep the foliage clean from red spider or thrip; then, if cool, cloudy days follow, the plants will be better off for the springing being dis- pensed with. Owing to the dense growth and heavy foliage of the plants, judgment should be exerci.sed in the watering and syringing to make sure that the plants have plenty of time to dry out enough xigain before evening, and, not have to remain soaking wet over night. Tp help them in the de- velopment of their blooms, the plants are greatly benefited by regular appli- cations of liquid manure. Weekly ap- plications can be given them unless tliey have been previously fed up on a rich diet; then once in 10 or 14 days will be sufficient. The main factor in feeding the plants now, is to serve as a stimulant and finish up the treat- ment they have been subjected to dur- ing their growing season. Strong, healthy, growing stock will stand con- siderable feeding without harm, but all the nourishment that can be given them now will not put vigor into sickly neg- lected plants. Be sure the plants are properly sup- ported. As the buds develop, the plants ripen up and the wood becomes hard- er, which means that if the plants are not properly supported to carry them through, they should receive attention before the stems get hard and out of shape, because no matter how fine a bloom it may be. unless it is carried on a strong straight stem, it is of little commercial value. POMPONS AND SINGLES. These varieties need attention along similar lines as the big fellows do. Watch closely for the buds, so that a little thinning out can be done. The writer is not in favor of severe dis- budding, because we find the best de- mand for the full sprays of good av- erage flowers rather than those of a few extra large flowers of this type, and to our notion, the sprays of pom- pons of average size and good form are more beautiful than those dis- budded to the extreme to get size. BUSH POT PLANTS. Any of these plants still outdoors, should be brought into the greenhouse without further delay. There is nothing to be gained by leaving them outside any longer. Attend to their needs as to staking and tieing. Also give them liberal treatment as regards applying liquid manure and be sure that the drainage is good so that the water can pass away freely. C. W. Johnson. Toronto, Ont.— J. J. Higgins has re- opened his Parkdale Flower Shop. St. Paul, MiNN.^Ratterman Bros, are adding two houses to their range on Snelling avenue. Chicopee, Mass.— William Paul has completed one new house which Avill be devoted to carnations. WoRCESTEE, Mass. — The Worcester Garden Club has elected officers as fol- lows for the following year : Miss Frances C. Morse, president; Mrs. M. J. Whittall, vice-president; Mrs. Leon- ard P. Kinnicott, secretary-treasurer. THE CARNATION. Fall Care. When we stop to consider that the coming season's success with the car- nation plants depends greatly on the care and encouragement that is given them during the next eight or 10 weeks, we can readily see how important it is to watch closely their various needs at this period of their growth. It pays to observe every little detail connected with the care of the plants, and any extra thought and encouragement be- stowed on them that will assist them to make growth and attain vigor, is ef- fort well spent. There are many little things in the care of the plants that may seem to be of minor importance, and such as can be passed over for the time being until some more opportune time, but this time never comes. When the plants show the need of attention, it should not be put off. Our first con- sideration is the earlier planted stock that have now been benched six or eight weeks. These plants should noW be well established and growing vig- orously. The beautiful autumn days and cool nights that we are now hav- ing make ideal conditions for quick growth, and unless the plants are given proper attention, they will soon get out of bounds. They need the full sunlight, and if there is any sign of the shading used at planting time still left on the glass, it should be washed off. Full ventilation all the time during good weather is another one of their present needs. Do not make the mistake of coddling the plants by lowering the ventilators at the first sign of a cool autumn air; and an abundance of fresh air puts strength into the plants and enables them to make a vigorous growth. Regarding fresh air in the air- ing of the house, also reminds us that it is just as important that the beds be kept free of weeds, so that they will not obstruct a free circulation of fresh air between the plants. One very important matter to look out for is to make sure that you have the soil in the benches in the best pos- sible condition for the plants' root ac- tion. The benching of the plants leaves the soil in a rough, uneven state, and this is kept so by the after scratch- ing of the surface soil and by weeding. Now is the time that the surface of the beds should be levelled off and pressed down to make an even surface, so that the soil will take the water evenly, and allow for it to pass freely through. WATERING AND SYRINGING. Directly after benching during hot, dry weather, it is necessary to syringe carnation plants freely, sometimes two or three times a day, to prevent them wilting and to hasten root action, but from now on we have to deal with a changed condition, and with each pass- ing week, less syringing will be neces- sary, and when it is done it should be in the morning of bright days with the object of keeping the plants free from red spider and promote a firm growth. During dark, cloudy, periods, dispense with the syringing entirely. The watering of the plants at their roots is one of the most important parts of the plants' present care. The soil should never be allowed to become dust dry, neither should it remain ex- cessively wet. Allow it to dry out to a moderate degree, then water thor- oughly and repeat whenever necessary.,..: 1919. Thf American Florist. 607 PUTTING ON THE SUPPORTS. Do not let there be any further de- lay in putting on the supports for the plants, because they will grow better after being supported, and suffer greatly if they get too large before it is done. It is always a great pleasure for the grower when his carnation plants are all supported and ready for their winter's work. Attend regularly to the spraying with insecticide to keep the plants'" free from insects. This work should be done on every bench of plants at least once in two weeks. Let me remind those who still have carnation plants to be benched, to attend to it with the least possible delay, because any plants benched after this time, start off with a big disadvantage under the earlier planted stock. C. W. Johnson. National Publicity for Flowers. In his address before the society's convention in Detroit last August, Major P. F. O'Keefe, who takes more than a mere business interest in our publicity campaign, said : "Flowers come under the head of ar- ticles requiring comparatively small outlay. We must therefore keep our advertising going. To popularize any- thing, requires persistent and insistent reiteration — not repetition of the same thought expressed in different ways, but nationalizing a thought by continu- ous advertising. We are popularizing very rapidly; indeed, our slogan, "Say It With Flowers" is fast becoming one of our national sayings, a national institution, and is today, without ques- tion, an asset which you gentlemen possess that is worth hundreds of thou- sands of dollars. It is an asset which, unlike any other that I can think_of, has the practical ability of being divisi- ble among a lot of business men scat- tered over our entire country. The ex- ample which it sets is one that, once cultivated, grows from one person to another in each community, and from one community to another. Those who read, see it from the pages of their favorite magazine; those who travel, see that not only has this slogan been acted upon in their community, but in the other communities they pass through, and it is not the business-pull- ing vehicle of one man, but of thou- sands," As the Major truly said, we must keep our advertising going. As long as we keep it going, our industry will be advanced and all of us will profit. To turn back would be little short of a calamity. We have succeeded in the attainment of our object — a greater use of flowers — beyond our expectations at the outset. Oiu- slogan is working as we believed it would, and our com- mittees, as well as everyone else really interested in the campaign, are satis- fied with the progress made and the re- sults forthcoming. Our enthusiasts are now concerned with the important question of keeping our advertising going. It costs money to do this— big money. The $20,000 ap- propriated for our fall advertising has been judiciously placed. We ought to have had .fi^O.OOO to expend, and really expected to have had it. All of us would experience results in proportion to the expenditure. With the small amount of money available, we have achieved a wonderful success, but we have not been able to cover tliis great country of families as we might. We are only "marking time," when we see a clear field ahead for a victorious ad- vance. We have several good business months before us, months bringing special flow- er selling seasons, calling for united ef- forts in this publicity movement. If the many thousands who have not yet sub- scribed to our campaign fund, would awaken to the importance of individual- ly assisting us to attain our objects in full, the resulting benefit would be theirs in common with their brethren in the trade. There is hardly a florist in the country who cannot afford to con- tribute — we should like to say hard- ly one who does not intend to subscribe. A subscription is not a donation by any means — it is a small investment, cal- culated to produce rich returns. Our committees will meet in Buffalo, N. y., October 14-15, and will then take up the details of our publicity for the winter and spring months, a matter governed very materially by the ques- tion of how much money is likely to be available to promote the publicity. You, Mr. Non-subscriber, can render wel- come assistance by sending in your sub- scription, or notifying the secretary as to the amount you are willing to sub- scribe at a time to suit your own con- venience. John Young, Sec'y. Paris Horticultural Conference. Under the auspices of the National Federation of ITrench Horticulturists, an international conference was held at Paris, September S-9, for the pur- pose of reviving the old, or starting a new international horticultural associa- tion for the purpose of maintaining pleasant relations between professional horticulturists in different countries, and the consideration, and, if possible, the removal of the difficulties that may arise as between the different coun- tries, British, French and Belgian in- terests were represented at the meet- ing. Italian delegates were expeicted but did not report, and a letter was re- ceived expressing the regret of the American horticulturists at not being able to be present, owing to the fact that the purposes of the conference had not been sufficiently outlined in the invitation, and that the relations of the American horticulturists with those of other countries were practically termin- ated, and that it was felt that no good purpose could be served by the attend- ance of American delegates. In the discussion of American prohi- bition, following the edict of the fed- eral horticultural board of that coun- try, unrelieved pessimism characterized the speeches of all the delegates on the subject. Mr. Wynne, of the British Chamber of Horticulture said that body had done all that could be done but he was afraid there was no hope of a change. M. Pynaert said that the fed- eral horticultural board in Washington was the leading element against them, and the only prospect there was of a change lay in political pressure altering the situation in one or two years. He denied the statement that the nursery stock of France and Belgium was in- fested with disease, and that the word was only a pretext on the part of Amer- ica, and that if the prohibition was really on account of pests, why not examine their stock before exportation, which would meet the question of pre- venting diseased plants reaching Amer- ica. The Belgians were willing to have their stock inspected before export, and were even willing to have it done by American inspectors staying in Bel- gium. Mr. Leak, of the Horticultural Trades Association, suggested that con- certed diplomatic pressure might be taken by all European countries, but upon it being suggested that the con- ference might approach the Americans. M. Pynaert said that so much had been done that further representations might be misconstrued as an "unfriendly act." The subject was therefore dropped. — British Horticultural Advertiser. "Say It Witli Flowers" Week Suggestions The following is a copy of a commu- nication sent by Robert C. Kerr, live wire florist, of Houston, Tex., to Wm. F. Gude, Washington, D, C, president of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation. In it, Mr. Kerr offers some excellent suggestions, well worthy of consideration. "The campaign which is being in- augurated to establish the "Say it with Flowers" week, seems to be gaining popularity. It strikes me that there could not be a more appropriate time than the week of November 11. We should grasp the apportunity to create a demand for flowers during this great celebration. There is nothing more ap- propriate than, "Say it with Flowers," and there is certainly nothing that will come nearer expressing the proper sen- timent. "One of the ideas that we might em- body, is that every one wear a flower in memory of the heroes who lost their lives during this gi-eat war. "Another feature that we might inject into the campaign, is to send flowers to the mothers of those who served, more especially to the mothers of those who lost their lives in the war. "In connection with this campaign, and during the entire week, our win- dow decorations should be played up strong, and our publicity programme should be increased for the week. "I am sorry that it will be impossi- ble for me to attend the F. T. D. con- vention in Buffalo. The proper meth- od, as I see it, is to have the president of the P. T. D., and the president of the S. A. F. declare this the "Sav it with Flowers" week. The many retail flo- rists that assemble will no doubt have many suggestions to make along this line. I think, by all means, that we should do something at this conven- tion to create the sentiment to com- memorate this great day. through "Say it with Flowers." "I trust this matter will come to a issue at this meeting, and something can be done." Cleveland. BETTER SUPPLY AND INCREASED DEMAND. Chrysanthemums are again on the market, the first shipment of any size arriving during the past week, both yellow and white. The quality is uni- formly good, and the stock moved well. A few pink were also included in the offerings. Single violets have made their debut, and while showing their usual good form, will improve as the season advances. Roses are again in- creasing in supply, and as tlie outdoor stock diminishes, the call for roses and carnations, shows a daily gain. Dahlias are showing up well in quality and they meet with good sale. NOTES. William Naumann has disposed of his property on 125th street, on which his range was located, for a consideration said to have been .$48,000. Fifteen apartments will be erected on the site. The Penn Square Floral Co. has a new truck, handsomely lettered, and up-to-date in its equipment. C. P. B. 608 The Amer ican Fl oris t. Oct. 11, Boston. FALL OPENS WITH GOOD DEMAKD. The retail stores have now taken on their fall appearance with showings of crotons, palms, ferns, etc., and a de- cided improvement in business is mani- fested. Chrysanthemums are arriving in large quantities, with Golden Glow, Early Frost and Pacific Supreme the best sellers, prices ranging from $2 to $4 per dozen. Cattleyas continue high in price, being quoted at $12 to $18 per dozen. Calendulas, coreopsis, cosmos, centaureas and sweet sultans find a ready market. NOTES. At Philip L. Carbone's establishment, business has shown a marked improve- ment. Among the features here are baskets of nerines; also baskets and vases of dahlias, arranged with fall as- ters, and window boxes of crotons and English irises about the store. Mrs. Baumgarten, of the Baumgar- ten Floral Co., Milwaukee, Wis., ac- companied by her daughter, visited the growers in this vicinity last week. Harry Randall, of Worcester, who was a recent visitor, reports splendid fall trade, with funeral work almost as heavy as last year. The Boston Rose Conservatories are having a good call for Premier and Crusader, both varieties showing good form and quality. Thomas F. Galvin, Inc., reports ex- cellent business, with six weddings al- ready booked for the present month. Paine Bros., of Randolph, Mass., are now cutting heavily in Golden Glow and Early Frost chrysanthemums. C. J. Sloane, who has an attractive store on Davis square, "West Somer- ville, reports very good business. The Houghton-Gorney Co. has added a handsome new car to the firm's de- livery service. S. K. G. Columbus, 0. ACTIVE DEMAND THE EULE. Trade among local retail florists has been quite active during the week end- ing October 4. There has been a larger number of funerals, and that part of the business has been good. Weddings have also been numerous, and all of the stores report a good demand for ilow- ers for wedding ceremonies. Generally speaking, trade is all that can be ex- pected, and prospects for the future are exceedingly bright. One of the best features of the demand is the better sale of loose flowers for decorating and receptions. The fall season for parties and receptions is now at hand, and the florist business is reiiecting this change in demand. Flowers generally are more plentiful than was the case a week ago. Carnations are coming in larger quantities and the quality is better also. They sell from $1.50 to $2 per dozen. Chysanthemums are also moving .better, and the stock being of- fered is of higher grade. They retail from $6 to $8 per dozen. Sweet peas are coming into the market in larger quantities and move at 50 to 75 cents a bunch. Roses are fairly plentiful and are in good demand. The principal va- rieties are Ophelia, Sunburst, Ward and Russell. They sell from $2 to $5 per dozen. J. W. L. Albany, N. Y. CLUB MEETING OF MUCH INTEREST. Over .$300 subscribed for a "Say it with Flowers" week was the report made by Frederick A. Danker, chair- man of the special committee, at the October meeting of the florists' club. Mr. Danker said that since the Sep- tember session, his committee had held two meetings, and had taken a promi- nent part in the "honor day" celebra- tion, held by the municipality, Septem- ber 13, — a date set aside by the city to honor its returned service men with a parade and demonstration of all the civic and fraternal organizations, fol- lowed by a presentation of medals to the heroes by the mayor. The com- mittee's contribution to the "honor day" celebration was a handsome auto- mobile float, with the sign of the local florists' club on it. The exhibit at- tracted attention and favorable com- ment. The committee also contributed a large and handsome wreath in be- half of the club, which was displayed with other floral pieces at the Jiead of State street, where the city had erected a memorial to honor the men and wom- en from its numbers who served in the war. Mr. Danker said that Edward P. Tracey, proprietor of the Rosery Flower Shop, would have charge of the advertising features of the "Say it with Flowers" week, and Thomas F. Tracey would act as treasurer. The commit- tee will hold one or two meetings before the club comes together again. Mr. Danker said the members of his com- mittee had decided that November would be a better month than October for the week's demonstration. Two nominating committees to pre- pare tickets for the annual election in December were named by President William Newport. They are : Regular — Louis H. Schaefer, Joseph Traudt, and John A. Murnane, Jr.; Opposition — Thomas P. Tracey, William Christie, and George E. Nagengast, Jr. Toward the end of the meeting, inter- esting talks on trade subjects were given. James Snyder, of Rhinebeck, said he had seven houses of violets that are doing well; buds are coming along, weather favorable, and custom- ers seem to be anxious to place orders. Mr. Snyder said he was at the Detroit convention of the S. A. P., and found the gathering well worth while. He urged that the club make up a party to attend the convention in 1920 in Cleveland, O., taking a boat from Buffalo for the overnight trip. John McCarthy, salesman for the M. Rice Company, Philadelphia, Pa., was pres- ent for the first time. He told of the success in the large cities of efforts made by florists to close their shops daily at 6 o'clock p. m., and on Satur- days, during the summer, at noon. Local florists have for years kept open late on Saturday night. Mr. McCarthy said that the public can be educated to buy flowers and other articles before fi o'clock p. m. Morris Cohen, of New York, made a report on the F. T. D. convention at Buffalo. F. A. Danker read a communication from Professor E. A. White, Ithaca, N. T.. secretary of the State Federation of Florists' Clubs, suggesting that the December meeting, 1920, be held in Albany. The members voted to extend an invitation to the federation to hold the meeting in Albany at the time mentioned. Four applications received were laid over until the November meeting. Arrange- ments have been made to hold a flower show for the members on the night of November 20. NOTES. Local retailers report a good demand and very little stock to -be had. The local market affords only roses and a few chrysanthemums; outdoor flowers are gone for the season, and the stock from growers is not sufiicient for re- quirements. "Workmen are busy enlarging the office of F. A. Danker, at his store, 40- 42 Maiden lane. R. D. Mt. Clemens, Mich. — Herman Sie- wert, florist of this city, was niarried recently to Miss Helen Imm, a popular young lady of Port Huron. San Francisco. GOOD BUSINESS THROUGHOUT WEEK. Business was steady throughout the week, and lias taken a healthy tone, indicating that the tall season is here in earnest. There has been a gradual increase in the supply of chrysanthe- mums, also in the number of varieties and colors offered. Both white and yel- low William Turner are now in the market and sell rapidly. The former is the most popular white in this mar- ket. Chrysolora and Crocus are also among the leaders in their color. In pink, we have Chieftain, which is the best pink of all, for this locality. Its fine color, shape and keeping qualities recommend it to all, retailers and ship- pers alike. White Chieftain is also in demand, as is Mrs. O. H. Kahn and W. H. Waite. Quite a few pompons can be had, and are being used for basket and other decorative work. The rose situation remains unchanged. There is little, if any, really first-class stock to be had as yet, although there are great quantities of mediocre flow- ers coming in. There are no American Beauties, and no good Russell. All other varieties are abundant except Cecile Brunner, the only supply of which is now coming from under glass. The carnation market has shown much improvement during the week, and stock of very good quality is to be ob- tained. Prices for this flower are firm at 75 cents a bunch. The Enchantress family is the leader at present. The supply of orchids is rapidly becoming normal again and there is now plenty of stock to go around. The quality offered is excellent. They are bringing $60 per hundred. The supply of Jap- anese lilies did not remain very long in the market as none are to be had now. There is no lily of the valley. Sweet peas are still offered, but of poor quality. Asters are rapidly going off crop. Only a few are now being re- ceived, and these ■ are of such poor quality that small figures are being paid for them. The supply of gladioli keeps up in great shape. Some very good pink and red are to be had. The growers who hold this stock now are being well paid for their cut. "Violets are quickly coming to the front, owing to favorable weather. The Princess of Wales is best although a few Giant are occasionally noted. Zinnias are to be had in limited quantities. There is still a large supply of dahlias, but the present rains will probably hasten the end of their season. Some of the stores have been showing cut sprays of cotoneasters, laden with red berries. Pannosa is the chief variety shown and is very effective for decorative work. Pot plants are rapidly becoming moire plentiful, and some very good cycla- mens may now be seen at the various stores. Celosias are still popular and plentiful. Pot grown chrysanthemums are beginning to come in, and some good specimens have been noted. Bos- tons, flcus and aspidistras are selling rapidly at good prices. Good fern is rather scarce. NOTES. The dahlia show to be held in Oak- land this coming week will attract most of the specialists from this city and vicinity. Pelicano, Rossi c& Co. will make a large display of their seedling. Dr. Tevis. R. McWhirter will show among others. Princess Pat, his fine novelty. The Bessie Boston Dahlia Farm will stage Mabel Taft, which created such a furore at the dahlia show held in this city. It will be a little too . early for the chrysanthemum growers to show anything but the early flower- ing varieties. B. M. Joseph's flower store, at 233 Grant avenue, was entered by burglars one night during the week. The safe ! had been left unlocked by the book- keeper and $75 was takeh' from a tin 1919. The American Florist. 609 box. The thieves overlooked $200 in another compartment. Entrance was made by cutting: a pane from a rear window. The burglars brought a num- ber of bananas with them, and after getting the money, apparently sat down and enjoyed a banana feast. The floor was littered with banana skins. It is said that quite a few of the Chi- nese growers down the peninsula, who grow asters, will discontinue doing so after this season is over. In years past, they could be grown at a good profit, but with the coming of the large flower- ing early chrysanthemums, they have steadily lost in favor. Practically the only use to which they are put now is funeral work. They will still continue to grow late flowering chrysanthemums as heretofore. These are grown out- doors in localities which are free from frosts and are usually to be had until the new year. H. Plath is sending in some extra good Primula obconica, which are meeting with much favor among the stores. This is one of Mr. Plath's spe- cialties, and he grows it in fine shape. His stock of Boston ferns is very large. He has them in all salable sizes, and has also a fine lot of large specimens of the different varieties. His stock of kentias and cibotiums is coming along in great shape for the holiday trade. J. A. Axell is now in the height of the chrysanthemum season and is greatly pleased over the way trade is going. He is making shipments of baby roses, violets, asparagus and chrysanthemums in all colors to all parts of the country. He is receiv- ing heavy supplies of chrysanthemums, and will continue to do so throughout the season. At this writing, the first heavy'rain of the season is falling. No doubt all chrysanthemums grown outdoors, which are not covered, will suffer severely. Last year, owing, to heavy rains at this time, a vast amount of damage was done. It is to be hoped that the growers were prepared, so that they will not suffer to any great extent. The Western Evergreen Co., at 372 Bush street, is receiving large quan- tities of green goods from the woods. They have a large force of men en- gaged the year round, gathering ma- terial, and always make it a practice to carry large stock. The shipping trade is beginning in earnest, they say, and large shipments are going out daily. P. Conchi, of Colma, is supplying many of the stores with the finest grade of Ulrich Brunner that we have seen for this time of the year. With no American Beauties to be had, they are very acceptable, as they are the only long stemmed roses in this market. Mr. Conchi is our leading grower of this rose, and has made a great success of it. The Parodi Floral Company, at 1215 McAllister street, has been carrying a large stock of decorative plants for which they report a steady demand throughout the year. Boston ferns are featured largely. Aspidistras are also a favorite at this store. They say that they are having difliculty in obtaining first grade roses. The Art Floral Company has been showing some fine cyclamens during the week. The stock of pot grown chrysanthemums has also added much to the beauty of their store. The white and yellow William Turner that this firm IS handling, are of wonderful qual- ity for so early in the season. Trade IS quite brisk. Daniel MacRorie is back after a busi- ness trip through the sonthern part of the state. He booked many orders for flowering plants for the holidays. He predicts a heavy plant trade this sea- son, and says all the southern nursery- men and florists are very prosperous. He made the trip in his touring car. Enomoto Bros, are in with a good cut of Crocus and Crystal Gem chrysanthe- mums. They also have a nice supply of pompons. They report the demand for the latter to be excellent. Their carnation crop will be in now in a few weeks, and will help to relieve the short supply of this flower. Shipping trade is good with them. F. C. Jaeger & Sons are handling a fine grade of Wm. H. Waite chrysan- themums, which they say is one of the most popular of the' newer vari- eties. It is a good keeper with them, and its color and fine stem make it a splendid seller. This firm has had a good week with decorative work. The St. Francis Woods Nursery has a fine lot of young plants coming along for the season's work. They specialize in ericas largely, and have a splendid collection of hardy varieties. These plants are much in favor here for landscape work,, and are also largely used by the flower stores. Brown & Kennedy, at 3091 Sixteenth street, say business is very good with them. They say there is a heavy de- mand for chrysanthemums, with yel- low varieties the best sellers. They are receiving a nice cut of violets, which they find to be in great favor just now. M. H. Ebel, of Sacramento, is here visiting his growers. He reports a fine trade m that city, and says the demand for chrysanthemums of the better grade is brisk. He reports the short- age of first class rose stock is felt in Sacramento as much as it is here. The Charles C. Navlet Co. is using quite large space in the Sunday pa- pers, advertising Dutch bulbs and other seasonable stock. It is reported that this advertising has been a great help to them, and is a good investment. Trade keeps up well with them. Shellgrain & Bitter report a steady call for nearly all kinds of flowers. They are handling a fine grade of glad- ioli and Crocus chrysanthemums. They say the orchid shortage is now over for the season. Funeral work contin- ues steady with this firm. The land show, which opens at the civic auditorium this week, will be of much interest to the trade, as many of our large nurserymen and florists will make displays. All the seed houses will make their usual showing of seeds and plants. Nels Peterson is sending in a choice lot of carnations at the present time. He IS unable to supply the demand for all the calls upon him for stock. His houses look very promising and he has every prospect of having a large cut all winter. Chas. W. Ward, of the Cottage Gar- dens Nurseries, of Eureka, has returned home, after spending some time in this city. He says affairs are so shaping themselves that his various enterprises will be shortly on their feet again. E. Serveau's store is making beautiful fall displays of bronze and yellow chrys- anthemums. Mr. Serveau says the de- niand for violets has been steady since the beginning of the season. The New York Floral Co. has had a busy week with funeral work. They say trade is opening up in a satisfac- tory manner in their neighborhood. James T. Lynch. Waterloo, Ont. — The Lord & Burn- ham Co. has been given the contract for one house by the park management board of this city. Pana, III.— The Walter A. Amling Co.. of this city, has been incorporated by Walter A. Amling, Albert W. Ber- lin and Martha L. Amling, with a capital stock of $50,000, to deal in seeds, flowers and nursery stock. ,.;. Horticultural Society of New York. MONTHLY MEETING. The third Wednesday in each month has been decided upon as the stated meeting time of this society. The first meeting under this arrangement will take place Wednesday afternoon, Oc- tober 15, at the American Museum of Natural History, 77th street and Columbus avenue, New York. A primary motive in establishing this regular meeting date is to provide for the gardening profession in New York and vicinity a stated monthly meeting to which gardeners may come to discuss current happenings, and also to exhibit new, unusual, or interesting plants or flowers. An invitation is ex- tended to all, especially the gardeners, whether members of the society orjiot, to attend these meetings. The larger the attendance at the first meeting, the better we can plan for the future, so all interested are urged to be present. For the benefit of those unfamiliar with the transportation facilities of the city, the following statement is made : The American Museum by Natural His- tory may be reached by the Sixth or Ninth avenue elevated to Slst street; by the Seventh avenue and Broadway subway to 72nd street or 79th street, the former being an express station, and by the Eighth avenue and Colum- bus avenue surface cars. George V. Nash, Sec'y. The Late Mrs. Henrietta Rawlingrs. Mrs. Henrietta Rawlings, daughter of the late William G. Storrs, for many years general manager of the Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O.; and niece of the late Willis P. Storrs, who was vice-president of the same firm, met death in an automobile accident at Cleveland, O., September 27, while on her way to Painesville, Miss Catherine Rawlings, her daughter, being injured. The funeral was held September 30, the Rev. James T. Freeborn, of St. James Episcopal church, of Painesville, ofBciating. The floral tributes were numerous, and the most beautiful ever seen in that city, telling in their silent way of the high esteem in which she was held in a wide circle of friends. The casket bearers, schoolmates of the deceased, four of whom are members of the Storrs & Harrison Co., were W. C. Harrison, E. B. George, J. D. Storrs, B. T. Belden, H. F. Post and Arthur Colby. Interment was in Ever- green cemetery. Surviving are Mrs. Rawling's mother, Mrs. Mary E. Storrs, a daughter. Catherine, and a sister, Mrs. J. W. Rice. T. J. M. Hamilton. Ont. — The flower shop of Miss McMeekin, which has been closed during the summer season, has been reopened. Lowell, Mass.— J. J. McManmon, who has been making an extended visit in Europe, is expected home about No- vember 1. New Rochelle, N. Y. — The flower shop, known as The Orchids, 82 North avenue, has been purchased by Wil- liam Roddie. Haynes, Obe. — The orchid stock of the Martin & Forbes Co., of Portland, Ore., has been removed to its estab- lishment here. Bayonne, N. J. — John Moros, for- merly located at 506 Broadway, is now situated in more commodious quarters at Broadway and 2r)th street. Toronto, Ont.— The John Connon Co. is making extensive improvements at its store, including redecorating, in- creased window display space and more commodious oflice room. 610 The American Florist. Oct. 11, The American Florist Established 1885. Bubsotiption, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada SiOO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2'.50. When sending us change of address always Knd the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Amekicas Flobist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the apinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St.. CHICAGO THIS ISSVB 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Autumn care of plant stock 601 — Preparing to meet the spring demand .... 601 The retail trade (illus.) 602 — F. T. D. meeting and its meauiug 602 — Telegraph orders (K>2 — Next week in the flower shop 603 Quarantine affects choice flowers 604 The rose 604 — New Rose Cornelia (illns.) 604 — Important fall work 604 Smith's Burnsiana 604 The chrysanthemum 606 —Taking the buds 606 The carnation 606 —Fall care 606 National publicity for flowers 607 Paris horticultural conference 607 "Say It With Flowers" week suggestions ... 607 Cleveland 607 Boston 608 Albany 608 Colnmhns 608 San Francisco 608 Horticulturfrl Society of New York 609 Tlie late Mrs. Henrietta Kawlings 609 Flowers taxed in Germany 610 Coal production lower 610 Co-operatiou in reality 610 Chrysanthemum Society of America 610 F. T. D. convention headquarters 610 Floricultural short course at. Cornell 610 Club meetings nest week 610 Chicago 612 Tacoma 616 Pittsburgh 617 Milwaukee 6lS Steattle 618 Philadelphia 620 New York 622 New Haven 622 Washington Florists' Club 624 The seed trade 630 —Million lily bulbs lost 630 — Seed growing 630 — Gladiolus bulblet digger 630 — Watching the other fellow 630 — Seeds for government 630 aiarket gardeners 634 —Sign of the times '...634 — Prices of indoor fruits and vegetables. . .634 — Sugar not needed for canning 634 — Direct seeding of lettuce 634 — "^^egetable markets 634 Baltimore 634 The nursery trade 636 —Washington' nurserymen form state body.. 636 Lancaster County Florists' Ass'n 638 The membership of the Florists' Tel- egraph Delivery Association, numbered 1,194, September 30. New York. — Local florists would be very willing' to have a cold snap no'w to cut off dahlias and other like out- door flowers. The loss of a million Japanese lily bulbs, reported in the seed trade de- partment of this issue, will render it necessary that growers make prompt arrangements to replace this stock. The high wage demands of printers, caused our New York contemporary, the Florists' Exchange, to -n'ithhold its is- sue of October 4, when the forms were ready to go to press. Many other east- ern publishers did like-wise. We great- ly regret this condition and sincerely hope the men and employers may come to terms before the business is swept out of existence. Flowers Taxed in Germany. The German Florists' Association has been aroused by the Saxon luxury tax, which will increase to consumers the cost of floral tributes 30 per cent, plac- ing them beyond the reach of the mid- dle and poorer classes. The association claims that the measure will put out of business, one-third of Germany's flo- rist shops and .growers. American Carnation Society. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. By Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Ethel Fisher: Cross between two seedlings', bright glowing red; size, three to three and one-half inches; healthy, upright, open grower; early, very free and con- tinuous bloomer; stems long, stiff and wiry; strong calyx, which sel- dom bursts; easy propagator; excellent keeper and shipper. A. F. J. Bauk, Sec'y. we can see the wisdom of putting even three in a room rather than to stand around all day and wait for an assign- ment." Coal Production Lower. The production of bituminous coal during the week ended September 27, was 11,667,000 tons, or 519,000 tons more than the preceding week. Anthra- cite coal mined for the same period was 1,946,000 tons, or six per cent mere than the previous week. The bituminous production was 1.380,000 tons less than the corresponding week of last year, and the anthracite out- put 107,000 tons less. Chrysanthemum Society of America. SPECIAL PRIZES. Additional special prizes, as follows, are offered for the annual exhibition of the American Chrysanthemum Society of America, to be held in conjunction with the American Institute of the City of New York in the Engineering build- ing, 25-33 West 39th street, New York, November 5-7, 1919: Class O. — President's cup for best 10 blooms, crimson, one variety, on long stems. Open to all. Silver cup, offered by President Wm. W. Vert. Class P. — Hitchings & Co.'s silver cup for best 10 "blooms, yellow, one va- riety, on long stems. Open to all. Of- fered by Hitchings & Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Complete list of prizes may be had upon application to W. A. Eagleson, secretary board of managers, Amer- ican Institute, 324 West 23rd street. New York. Charles W. Johnson, Sec'y. F. T. D. Convention Headquarters. The Iroquois hotel. Buffalo, N. T., has been chosen as oflicial headquar- ters of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association during its meeting in that city, October 14-15. Reservations for accommod.itions can be made through S. A. Anderson, chairman of the hotel committee, 440 Main street, Buffalo, who requests that owing to the fact that such accommodations are rather limited, it will be to the advantage of all desiring reservations to make ap- plication at once. With reference to the .above. Presi- dent Gude of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association, writes as follows : "I have been asked by the management of the Iroquois hotel. Buffalo, N. Y., to advocate putting two in a room as much as possible for our forthcoming meeting, which is to be held in that city, October 14-15. This is done on account of the unusual crowding of ho- tels. After tho experience in Detroit, Floricultural Short Course at Cornell. Registrations are now being made for the short course in floriculture at Cor- nell University, Ithaca, N. Y., which begins November 5, 1919, and closes with farmers' week, February 9-13, 1920, offering a most excellent oppor- tunity for men interested in floricul- tural work to get much of value in a comparatively short time. There are classes for commercial florists as well as amateurs. The winter short courses are business and occupational, not academic, hence there are no examina- tions for admission. In the distinctly professional courses in floriculture, in addition to the in- struction in commercial flower growing, greenhouse practice, greenhouse con- struction and heating, courses in agri- cultural chemistry, soils, plant diseases and injurious insects are required. Stu- dents also have a wide range of other subjects from which to select courses. Each week during the coming term, a practical specialist in some branch of floriculture will come to the college to give the students talks from every-day experiences. A splendid list of speak- ers has been arranged. For any information regarding the course, write the secretary of the Col- lege of Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca. N. Y., or Professor E. A. White, Department of Floriculture. Co-operation in Reality. In what it characterizes as "exem- plary amity between florists," the Daily Eagle, of Red Wing, Minn., calls at- tention to the prompt and unselfish action of John and Charles Nordeen. of the Jewell Nursery Co., Lake City, Minn., who upon hearing that the Sten range at Red Wing had suffered severe damage from hail, October 1. hurried to the scene with an automobile loaded with glass, and assured Mr. Sten that 250 cases more were at his command, enough to repair the damage resulting from the storm. Such assistance, ren- dered at a time when direly needed, is not of the kind that is estimated in mere dollars and cents. Club Meetlnsfs Next Week. (Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send change in time, place and date of meeting.) Baltimore. Md., October 13, 8 p. m. — Garden- ers' and Florists' Club of Baltimore at Koyal Arcanum hall, 18 Saratoga street. Robert T. Paterson. secretary, 934 East Preston street, Baltimore. Chicago, October 16, 7 p, m. — Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago at village hall, Mor- ton Grove. Otto H. Amling, secretary. May- wood. 111. Cincinnati, 0., October 13, 8 p. m. — Cincinnati Florists' Society at Hotel Gibson. Alex. Osten- daro. secretai-y. 16 East Tlurd street, Cincinnati. Helena, Hont., October 18. — Florists' and Nurserymen's Association of Montana. E. A. Calmettes, secretary, Helena. Lake Geneva, Wis., October 18. — Lake Geneva Gardenei-s' Association. F. Brady, secretary. Lake Geneva. Lancaster, Pa,, October 16, 7:30 p. m. — Lan- caster County Florists' Association at Chamber of Commerce. Albert M. Herr, secretary, Lan- caster. New York, October IS, S p, m. — New York Florists' Clnh at Grand Opera House building. Eighth avenue and 23rd street. .Tohn Young, secretnrv. 1170 Broadway, New York. Seattle, Wash., October 14, 8 p. m. — Seattle Florists' club at Henry building. Thomas Wylie, secretary. Hollv street, Seattle. Springiield. O.. October 13, 7:30 p. m.— Spring- field Florists' Club at member's place of busi- ness. Arthur I.,eedle, secretary. Springfield. Knoxville. Tenn., October 14, 7:30 p, m. — Knoxville Florists' Society at store of member. Robert E. Mapes, secretary, Box 116, Knoxville. 1919. The American Florist. 611 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, S1.50 Per Single Column Incti, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ^ Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted. — Competent s-a.r- deher now open to engagement. First class references. Address Key 422, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Experienced grower of a general line of greenhouse stock. One who can show results and is a good worker. State experience and references in first letter. Write at once to J. E. Matthewson, Sheboygan, Wis. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care Amerlean Florist. For Sale — Old established retail store and fixtures, illverything in good con- dition. Can give long lease if desired. Address Key 424, care American Florist. For Sale — $5,000.00. The live and growing business of the Glendale Plant and Floral Co. Florist-Nursery. Worth investigating. F. McG. Kelly, 124 So. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CaUf. WANTED To tell you about the excellent climatic condi- tions for growing Seeds and BulbS here on Paget Sound. Best In The World, l will prove this. Write me if yoa have some capital and want to investigate before investing in anything along this line. S. L. HARPER, Florist 1533H Tacoma Ave., TACOMA, WASH. Help Wanted Young lady thoroughly experienced in selling, designing, taking telephone orders and general store requirements. KOENIG FLORAL CO. 4654 W. Florissant Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. HELP WANTED Experienced man on palms, ferns, begonia, cyclamen and general pot plants. PARK FLORAL CO. Box 665, DENVER, COLO. >riiintiintii[iiiiitiii[iiitiiirMiiMiiiiiiiiiiti)itiiiiiiitiiiiiiiirtiiii]itiitiiiitiiiiniiiiniii^ I FOR SALE I I Bargain, preenhouses for sale at Summit, = I N. J., 45 minutes by rail from New York i I City; dwelling house, barn and large potting | s shods * *^ i 1 house, 26 s 200 ft. I i 1 house, 20 X 200 ft. = i 3 houses, 18H .\ 125 ft. = = 2 houses, 20 .\ 150 ft. I I 2 houses, 20 X 125 ft. | = hot water heat; 8 acres of land around the = = place; selling price, SI6,000; $6,000 cash, | = balance on easy terms. Apply to = I CHARLES H. HAGERT, Dingman's Ferry, Pa. | i or E. L. McKIRGAN, Attorney, I I UtteU Building, Summit, N. J. | 'fiiiiriiuniiiiiiiiiiitiiiiHipiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiK^ BOILERS= BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, for greenhouse piping and Retubing Boilers. Thoroughly cleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock of New and Second Hand Pipe, VaWes, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Boulevard 9354. FOR SALE Three ranges of g-lass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range Is separate and located In different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not $50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. WANTED A Thoroughly Experienced Storeman capable of running a first-class estab- lishment. Only a reliable and best character man desired. State age, experience and salary expected. Key 423, care American Florist FOR SALE. Pecky Cypress, $35.00 per 1000 ft. 1 -inch thick, rough, random widthand ength. Carloads or small quantites. Immediate shipment. CHICAGO & RIVERDALE LUMBER CO. rhone PuUman 306. RIVERDALE, CHICAGO isiiiiiiiHiiwn^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. I Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 22ix5M Inches FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors ^.^ fummed paper; your card, etc., in lack and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. inred. Prices: Per 500,$3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO I f "vvvvvvvvvhA^^vywvvvvvvtf^Jvwvv^vwv4vwv^ New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the port of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 612 The American Florist. Oct. II, VJViP^^JV^^^^^^^^^^MV^tF^^^^^^^^JW^^^^^^^^^^^^i^^^^-V^MWJr^V^^^MVJWWJV^^MVfi^ "SSSwN YELLOW 'MUMS $3.00 to $4.00 per dozen. We are now cutting in quantity our famous Early White Pompons. Price 50c to 7Sc per bunch. Send us a trial order. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. These ate.allctur own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. PRICE LIST RUSSELL AND COLUMBIA Long per 100, $15.00 to $20.00 Good medium per 1(X), 12.00 Medium per 100, 8.00 to 10.00 Short •.. per lOO, 5.00 to 6.00 OPHELIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, WHITE KILLARNEY Extra long per 100, $10.00 to $12.00 Medium per 100, 6.00 to 8.00 Siiort per 100, 4.00 to 5.00 ROSES— Our Selection, Medium $6.00 per 100 ROSES— Our Selection, Short 4.00 per 100 CARNATIONS— Red, White, Pink 4.0O per 100 Extra Fancy Ferns, per 1000, $2.50 | AdSantum per 100, $1.00 | Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 I Galax, bronze per 1000, 2.O0 I Sprengeri ... .per 100 . 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying- direct from the grower you are assured of fresli stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — ^We close at 5 o'clock week days and all day Sunday. Week Bays S A. M. until 5 P. M. BASSEH & WA8HBlR^ IX)NG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTKAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, 111., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chlcag:o. STOCK IS IN SHORT SUPPLY. Business is very good and stock of all kinds is in short supply, cleaning up nicely each day at high prices. . The '- shipments of gladioli and } asters are small and- are not 'much of a factor: in ^ the market at present, although those that are being received command high figures, considering the quality of the stock offered. Carnations are in short supply and are being sold at prices ranging from $2 to $4 per hundred with some fancy stock commanding $5 per 100. American Beauty roses are arriv- ing in splendid condition, and are bring- ing $2.50 per dozen and up. Roses are good property, - especially Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier. Ophelia, Killarney Brilliant, Sunburst, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Killarney, White Killar- ney, Double White Killarney, Milady, Richmond, Hoosier Beauty, Montrose, Champ Weiland, Mrs. George Shawyer and My Maryland are having a good call, as are the few other varieties grown for this market, including a limited supply of Cecile Brunner. White, pink and yellow chrysanthe- mums are more plentiful and in good demand at very satisfactory figures. A few white pompons are obtainable but clean up early. Orchids continue to command high prices with fancy cat- tleyas bringing $15 to $18 per dozen. Lily of the valley is holding its own at $15 per 100 with no surplus at any time. A few snapdragons, calend- ulas and daisies are including in the offerings, together with a limited sup- ply of other seasonable stock, mostly outdoor flowers. Greens are in good supply with a better demand for box- wood, which is more plentiful this week. The fall season is starting off splendidly and everyone is enthusiastic over the future outlook, which appears to brighten up as the days pass by. m IN CDICAGO There may be wholesale florists in other cities, but there is but ONE CHICAGO- When going to market for cut flowers, try KENNICOTT BROS. CO. -CHICAGO- THE STRENGTH OF YEARS A. T. PYFER & CO. WHOIiESAIiE FLORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing NOTES. James Henderson, son of Alex. Hen- derson, of A. Henderson & Co., who was employed at the firm's seed store part of the past season, has entered the Boston School of Technology, the ^en- trance examinations of which have the reputation of being the most difficult of any of the eastern colleges. Mr. Henderson's specialty is architecture and his many friends wish him every success. 1919. The American Florist. 613 Fine SuDDly of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUMBIA $5.00 to $20.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland. $4 GO to $ J 0.00 per JOG. Our Selection, $4.GG per IGG. Carnations, $3.GG to $4.GG per IGG; Fancy, $5. GG per IGG. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., LONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTBAIi 601 and 2846 CHICAGO 5 Ic .X3?ia-^ ^<^^|r^^= phones: CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CEHTRAL2572 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago IN QUANTITY Roses -'Mums -Carnations Complete Line of Other Seasonable Stock We always have what you want; so place your regular orders with us. We also have a Complete Line of Greens i^^ s ^^ . . . . » . . . » .t » . » . . . . . . . . - » - . -^ -» - » - » -t. » - ' - » - ' - ' - ' - ' -t-' ''''-'-'-'-'^^----'~'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-'-^'-'-'-'^'-'-'-'^ 614 The American Florist. Oct. 11, The problem of securing the best Cut Flowers and Greens at the most reasonable prices is solved when you place your orders with us. JOSEPH rOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the Avierican Florist when writin.g WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing Joe Einweck, formerly with Bassett & Washburn, was one of the American soldiers to arrive at San Francisco, Cahf., October 7, on the transport Thomas from the Siberian front. Mr. Washburn expected to meet him there on his recent visit, but the boat was late, so he left a letter informing- him that his job was open as soon as he was discharged from service. C. L. Washburn and wife returned home this week from a visit to Los Angeles and San p^ancisco, Calif. They spent about 10 days at Pasadena with O. P. Bassett and wife and E. B. Wash- burn and family, and a week at San Francisco. They also visited Roy Wil- cox's place at Montebella. where the proprietor is gradually getting things in tip-top condition. C. E. Critchell was one of the Cin- cinnati baseball fans that saw the Reds perform here this week. He was well pleased with their record and, like every other Cincinnati rooter, tliinks that they are the best players that ever trotted out on a diamond. Poehlmann Bros. Co. is in splendid crop with American Beauty roses, which are attracting the attention of the city buyers at their store. John Poehlmann reports a strong demand for cattleyas, with the stock commanding high prices. One of the local gladioli growers re- ports that his returns from his com- mission house this season were 10 per cent greater than those of 1918, not- withstanding the fact that he only had about one-Kalf as many as last year. A. L. Vaughan & Co. had a very good week with a grand clean-up in stock each day. The shipping trade contin- ues to be brisk here, and there has been a wonderful improvement in the city demand. Quite a number of the local i-etail florists are receiving chrysanthemums ^e^M<><«ee<^^^«»|»^^<»«y>»^e^>cftgg.!.">. and is now (luoted at five cents in the rate of exchange. It will be another season before this lovely flower will be received in any quantity in this market. NOTES. Samuel S. Lilley has sold his inter- est in tile Chalfonte Cut Flower Co., tn his partner, Peter Hellberg. Carna- tions hor206 *''■''' Milwaukee. Wis. Milwaukee St, I YlioMe Hover MM*Kefe Philadelphia, Oct. S. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 30.00@ 10.00 " '■ fancy 15. 00@ 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 20.00 Killaniey 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 6.00^15.00 .Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards '3.006)6.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 Smllax .25 .Asparagus Strings 50® .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1,000 3,00® 4.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Dalilias 2.00® 10.00 Tritomas 4.00® 6.00 Chrysantiiemums 20.00@ 25.00 St. Louis, Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses. Hiiilley 2.00® 8.00 Killaruo.v 2.00® .").00 White Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Hoosler Beauty 2.00® 10.00 Russell 2.00® 12.00 Ward 1.00ft' 3.0O Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 8.00 Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Ferns 2.50 Carnations 1.50® 4.00 PiTTSBHRGH, Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 35 00® 40.00 fancy 20.00® 25.00 extra 10.00® 20.00 No. 1 3.00® 6.00 Hadley 4.00® 15.00 " Killarney 4.00® 15.00 Maryland 4.00® 15.00 Scott Key 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 4.00® 15.00 Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00® 10.00 Hussell 4.00® 20.00 Columbia 4.00® 25.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Hilda 3.00® 12 01) Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 60.00 Ferns, per 1,000 2,60 Sweet Peas 1.00® 2.00 <^Ia(Iloll 4.00® 8.00 Daisies 1.00® 2.00 f'liivsauthemums, per doK 2.50®> 4.0O Gala:t 1.80 " Plumosus 35® .50 Rprengerl 3,"^® .50 Dahlias 4.00® 8.00 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Mexican Ivy, per doz ;.. 1.00@ 7.50 Charles H. Grakelow has a greatly aug-mented force at work on the deco- r.iting of 1,5 large floats, which arc tn ■ANCY (Special Picked) ERNS Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist AU Seasonable I Mfr. and Dealer in Cut Flowers I "Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Fine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing McCALLUM CO Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, > PA. Mention the American Florist when ivritinff PhiladeSpbia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Carnations Up-to-the-Mlnute Service. SidifacdoD GoanitMA 1615 Ranstead St., PbUadelphia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and Supplies 218 North Fifth St. Send list in for quotations. Milwaukee, Oct. 8. Per 100 Rose, Killarney, W. KUIarney 4.00® 10.00 Ward 4.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell.... 6.00® 15.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 6.00® 15.00 " Hoosler Beauty 4.00® 12.00 Carnations, assorted 3.00® 4.00 Cattleyas, per doz 12.00® 15.00 Gladioli, per doz 50 Gypsophilla 25® ,85 rhrysantheiuunis, per doz 2.00® .5.00' 622 The American Florist. Oct. 11, take part in the "fraternity parade" next week. He has also a large con- tract for the decoration of a portion of the Parkway, along which the va- rious organizations will pass. The Jos. G. Neidinger Co. is having a wonderful run on every line they carry. Their large advance stock of baskets is going fast, and there is a great demand for all kinds of Christmas wreaths. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., have kindly offered for "Say it With Flowers" week, all the dahlias the committee needs from their 70-acre tract, which at this time are a wonderful sight. Pennocit Bros, have been very busy the past week, several important wed- dings and coming out teas, using up quantities of flowers. John Berger, of the Berger Bros. Co., says September business was the best they ever experienced for that month. Exceptionally fine dahlias are features here. Edward Reid is still in the wilds of the Dakotas, but the business is in competent hands and goes on just the same. Choice roses are a feature. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. has never had better dahlias. They find a very good market for all their stock. K. New York. BUSINESS NORMAL FOR SE.\SON. Business keeps moving in about the usual volume for this season. At this time last year, there were unusual conditions on account of the influenza epidemic which created an exceptional demand. The weather of Monday and Tuesday of the past week was fair, but for the succeeding days, there was al- most continuous dark weather, with much rain. The rose supply was not heavy, and prices on special stock •were firm with an advance on special American Beauties toward the last of the week. As showing that business was not particularly active, or that for the time being the tastes of the people have changed, the orchid market fell flat. Cattleyas literally went a begging at 50 cents per flower, wholesale, and some sold for 30 cents. Of course, a little special stock went somewhat bet- ter, but the general situation was bad. The chrysanthemum supply is not yet heavy, but there are quite enough to meet ■ the demand while so many dahlias are about. Excellent stock of the latter is now on the market, and the best of the large fancies are bringing hig:h prices, $6 to $15 per 100; in some cases, $20. The gladioli and asters are about finished, after a long run. There will yet be straggling lots, but they are no longer factors. The carnation sup- ply is slowly increasing, and ftood stock is pushing up in price. Quantities of violets are on the market, but the weather has not been favorable to the use of these, and they move slowly. There are considerable displays of cosmos and various other outdoor stocks, all of which finds some buyers. October 6. — There has now been almost a week of rain, fog and gen- eral humidity. Although a consider- able stock continues to arrive, the weather is having a bad effect on the roses. The wholesale business today is rather slow and rose prices are likely to be weaker by the middle of the week. There is a heavy supply of dahlias, and chrysanthemums are on the increase. NOTES. We have received from W. A. Eagle- son, secretary to the board of managers of the American Institute, the schedule of prizes to be awarded at the chry- santhemum exhibition to be held in con- .iunction with the Chrysanthemum So- ciety of America, in the Engineering building, 25-33 West 39th street, No- vember 5-7. A list of special prizes, FUTTERNAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragat 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Farragut 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tele- grah and Telephone Orders. offered by various firms for the Chry- santhemum Society of America was also enclosed. The success of the re- cent dahlia exhibition held in connec- tion with the Institute should encour- age chrysanthemum growers to make this a banner show, or as our stage friends say : "The greatest attraction of the season." The Park Garden Club, of Flushing, which is a real live organization, re- cently held its dahlia show, and such an expert as our own P. W. Popp, who was one of the judges, pronounced it an excellent and well managed affair. Robert B. Lawrence won the bronze medal given by the American Dahlia Society for the best collection of dahlias. Malcolm Graham won the silver cup, offered for the best seedling. Mrs. J. W. Paris, president of the club, was absent in Los Angeles, but her dahlias were exhibited and won prizes. The range of greenhouses formerly operated by Herman Kommitsch, the orcliid grower, at Secaucus, N. J., has been taken over by Carl Liess, the for- mer foreman, who will continue to pro- duce the same quality of chrysanthe- mums and sweet peas that have made the establishment famous, in and around this city. Traendly & Schenck, who have been handling the stock for the past 20 years, will continue to dis- pose of the product. .lohn A. Semon, the retailer of 694 Eighth avenue, has with his own brush — or brushes — handsomely repainted and decorated the interior of his store. Being of French descent, he has in- herited a share of-tlie artistic tempera- ment for which that nation is noted. As showing that the world is not so very large, Mr. Semon was born in Montevideo, South America, but has been in business in this city for over 20 years. Joseph Levy, of the Brooklyn Cut Flower Market, who has had a long \ stay in a hospital after an operation on one of his legs, is now able to move about on crutches. Bonnet & Blake, the Brooklyn whole- salers, are receiving a good quality of carnations for the season. They are also featuring a fine stock of the lead- ing commercial dahlias. The Noe-Sampson department of the New York Cut Flower Co. is receiving a good stock of gardenias from the range of Noe & Ruzicka, of Madison, N. J. The Astor Floral Co., a retail con- cern, formerly located at 290 Flatbush avenue, has removed to 196 Livings- ton street, Brooklyn. The Henshaw Floral Co., is handling fine stock of the chrysantliemum. Bronze Unaka. William Mackie is receiving good stock, both of chrysanthemums and dahlias. A. F. F. ^,=A.^ Joseph A. Millang WHOLESAIjE PLiORIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Parragut Telephone 9760 Chelsea Traveling Wholesale Florist INC, 133 W. asth St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consigminents of Cut Flowers Solicited. Telephone Parragut S254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consignments Solicited. New Haven, Conn. The annual dahlia exhibition of the New Haven County Horticultural So- ciety, held in the public library Septem- ber 30-October 1, was a successful af- fair. On the first day. Secretary Rath- geber was kept busy assisting exhibi- tors to get their stock properly staged, and it was late in the afternoon when the judges, P. W. Popp and Professor George Eraser, got to work. Notably fine stock was exhibited by Alfred E. Doty and Miss Emma Slocombe. In the Doty exhibit the Millionaire, Yu- ban and Salome Jane were conspicuous. He also had good exhibits of peony flowered, decorative, cactus and hybrid stock. Miss Slocombe's collection in- cluded a number of good varieties 1919. The American Florist. 623 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and s'lS^FMragut. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. WilJam Mackie WHOLESAIiE FliOBIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farra&nt Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ■''^'^rsl^Jta.ut 133 W. 28th St., New York AU the NEW ROSES, CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. PROMENT \VHOLESAIiE COMMISSION AU the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, CamatioDs, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Farragut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist when writing JOHN YOUNG SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. tBlii St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4836. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 60S and 608 Farrasnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6025 I. Goldstein WHOLESALiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and careful attention to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALiE FLiORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phone 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing VtoMe Ho¥grM^Keto New ToeKj Oct. 8. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 20.00® 40.00 extra ana fancy 10.00® 15.00 Hadley 3.000 18.00 " Francis Scott Key 6.0l)@ 40.00 Columbia 3.00® 12.00 " Prima Donna 2.00® 12.00 Alice Stanley 2.50® 10.00 Double Wbite Killamey 4.00® 12 00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Queen 2.00® 8.00 BrilUant 2.00® S.OO Aaron Ward 2.00® 8.00 Onhtlla 2.00® 10.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 J. L. Mock 2,00® 8.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 15 00 Premier 4.00® 15.00 Cattleya orcbids. special 75.00®125.OO Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 50® .75 Gladiolus 1.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus. doz. bchs. 2.00 Smilax, doz. strings 2.00 Delpblniums, per doz 10® .15 Bouvardia, wbite, per doz 50@ .75 -isters 50® 2.00 Cbrysanthemums, per doz 3 On® 6.00 Lilies. Rubrums 3.00® 5.00 D,TbIlas 2.00® 4,00 Sweet Peas 1,50® 2,00 Lily of tbe Valley 20.00® 30.00 Violets 50® .75 Frank H. Trnendly Charles Scbenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cot Flower Excbonge 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 2eth and 27tb Sts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all tbe other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farrajcnt. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. CO AN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 a 5891 Farragut rr \r t 115 West 28th Street, WeW lOrK Mention the American Florist when writino Telephones f^^^|| Farragut "• '• PaPPas, Pres, United Cut Flower Co., <"' WHOLESALERS 11 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE I r,|^| I FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farrasut 5 ^^' Established 1887 ( .5058 J. K. ALLEN ^Vholesale Commission Dealer In CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every morning. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., 6th At. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America, Send for illus- trated catalog of Gr«M and Florislj' SoppB«. 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel, 3870-3871 Farragut THE URGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE CITY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 624 The American Florist. Oct. 11. Send for It Today Our New Thirty-two Page Illustrated FALL AND XMAS CATALOGUE FEATURING Ribbons and Chiffons Wreaths Novelties Baskets and ^^^^^^.^ Artificial Flowers General Supplies Prepared Foliages Flower Stands THE OVE QNATT CO., Inc. SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. & D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA The Ove Gnatt Co., La Forte, Ind.: Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Name City State. named for members of the Slocombe family. Other good ones were Pride of New Haven, Dr. Franli H. Wliittemore, Isabel Robert.s and Mrs. A. R. Galla- tin. There were a number of other ex- hibits fram private growers. C. Louis Ailing', a well known commercial grow- er of West Haven, also made a good showing. "The wilderness shall rejoice and blossom as the rose." Some sentiment like the above must have risen in the minds of many persons that have re- cently viewed the new nurseries of the Elm City Nursery Company, at Wood- mont. near the railroad, on the out- skirts of New Haven. That part of the outskirts of a large city traversed by a railroad is not, as a rule, partic- ularly attractive, and before the Elm City Nursery Company located at Woodmont it was no exception to the rule, but they have made a marked im- provement. Many expressions of regret are heard over tile passing away of John A. Long, the grower of East Haven. Practic- ally every New Haven retail florist had done business with him, and all speak highly of his straightforward Iionesty. Before going into business for liimself, 20 years ago, he was gardener on the estate of the late Hiram Camp, who for years was president of the New Haven Clock Co.. said to be tlie largest concern of its khid in tlie world. The dahlia garden on Townsend ave- nue, made famous by the late John H. Slocombe, is now conducted by his daughter. Miss Emma Slocombe. She had years of experience in the business with her father, and seems likely to sustain the fine reputation won by the Slocombe dahlias. John N. Champion is looking for- ward witli great interest to the com- ing meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, to be held in Buffalo, N. Y.. October 14-15. He is one of the oldest inembers. H. H. Kelsey, wlio now conducts the range on Sherman avenue, formerly owned by the Doolittle Company, has a variety of good stock coming on. A. L. Doolittle now works with him. William Long, formerly in the retail business on Chapel street, is now work- ing at the range of his late Ijrother. John A. Long, in East Haven. Charles Munro is now greatly inter- ested in his Westerly, R. I., range, taut does not neglect his New Haven busi- ness, Avhieh is quite active. The store of the S. H. Moore Com- pany is attractive with all seasonable flowers. They have been quite busy with funeral work. The oi>timistic Myers, of The Flower Shop, is, as usual, active and smiling, and looking forward to a good sea- son's business. The Slocombe Brotheis. of Townsend avenue, have a forward looking stock of sweet peas and violets coming on. Fred Horn, at 418 Woodward ave- nue, has a good stock of chrysanthe- mums and carnations. A. F. F. Washington Florists' Club. Anothei' highl>" enjo>'able "memtters night" was held by the Florists' ('lub of Washington, D. C, at the rooms of Edward S. Schmid, 712 Twelfth street. Northwest. The evening started with a discussion of dahlias. A great many featui-es concerning their propagation, sale and use in decorative purposes were touched on. It is the practice of the club to discuss some iloral family at each of its meetings, and in line with this, the clirysanthemum Avill come next. Immediately following the conclusion of tile routine business of the meeting, the long table in the center of the room was spread, and volunteers from among the members served fried oysters and the "flxin's.'" and steaming hot coffee that made those lucky enough to be present forget that Wash- ington was experiencing one of tlie heaviest rain storms of tlie season. All discussions were, of course, informal and most of the talk centered around the proposed flower week. J. Harper Hetherington. of the finance committee, stated that the retailers, growers and wholesalers A\ere heartily in favor of the plans so far worked out, and were coming forward with contributions. Some time was devoted to a discussion of publicity. The services of a compe- tent newspaperman are to be secured for the event. The members of the publicity committee are Ceorge C. Shaffer, chairinan: Fred H. Kramer and A. O. C. Oehmler. It developed that a large number of Washingtonians would accept the invi- tation of the Baltimore Florists' and Gardeners' Association to attend the annual dinner and ladies' night of the latter or.ganization, October 21, at the Southern hotel roof gai'den. A letter from the secretary of the Baltimore association announced that William F. Gude. of Washington; President .\iTiinann, and President-elect Miller, of the S. A. F.: the mayor of Baltimore, and Charles Grakelow, of Philadelphia, Pa., would be amon.g the speakers of tlie evening. Applications for membership were re- ceived from John Small and Prank E. Miller, of the firm of J. H. Small & Sons, and .Mfred J. Schiller, of the Leo Niessen Company. B. F. L. Hahilton, Ont. — Clarence Price has moved into his attractive new shop at 477 King street. 1919. The American Florist. 625 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading RetaUers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. ^.JClIII tvf>v^,^AVVv>V^l^^jYCcj2>y^ ::MHiiniMimmiiiniiiiniiirtiiuiiittiiiiiiiMiiNiniiiuiitiiiriiiitrMiitMirntiiitiinintnit[iii[Mi[iiniii[[ii[iiiiiiiiMi[HiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiriuiiMiriiiinuriiiriiiHiiiiiriit:iiiiiiMitMiiiiiiiiiitNii[iiirii New York Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. I Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. r.iiiiiiiiMniiiniriMiiiiiiii[jiiiiiiiMii»it>unntiiiiiiitniiintniriiiiniMiiniiMiiiiitniMiiriiiMiiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirMiriiirMuiutiiiMiiMiirtiiniiiii Leading Florist 34 1 Madison Ave. Guaranteed Satisfaction Nearly 50 Years. Regular European Sailings Now Established. DARDS Chicago. Established 18ST FLORIST^ 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send us your retail orders We bave tlie Best Facilities in the City LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGEST FXOWER STORB. WASfflNGTON D. C. «l4r3TNVIt ^^ •<■ ** ^> '^ WASHINOTONAa Members of Florists' Telegraph DeliTery, New York. DRAKOS CO. FIK>BISTS 2953 Broadway, opp. Columbia CoHede Member of Florists' Tele^aph Delivery. Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Bi-oadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-l;j53 Columbus. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 11. Kcrwood. Kerr S. S. Co. (Haujbiir; ). foot of rth street, Brooklyn. Inkula, Ciinarrt Line (Rotterdam). Imperator, Cunard-Aiu-hor Line. Wampum. Anierican Line (Glas.cow ). Cai-e IxwUont. American Line (Maucliester) . FROM PniLADELPHIA. Westei-n Ally. Aniei- ican Line (Glasgow), FROM BOSTON, West Cape, Ameriran Line (Liverpool). FROM BALTIAfORK. West TjicooU, American Line (Liverpool). Siamese Prince, October 14. Prince Line October 15. WilHam. W'bito Star, (Havre). Pier .-11 (W PriDce Fr. North River. Anglo-Chilean, Cunard Line (Rotterdam i. Sf/hodack, Barber Line (Hamburg-Bremen) . Caracas, Red "U " Ijine ( Porto Rico) . Pier IL Brooklyn. West Celeron, American Line (Glasgow). FROM PnlLADFTT.PHIA. Keketticut, American Line. (Liverpool). FROM MONTREAL, Dominion, WHiite Star Dominion Line. October 16. Mar Rojo. Kerr S. S. Co. (Hamburg) foot 57th street, Brooklyn. FROAf MONTREAL. Minnedosa. Canadian-Pa- cific Service. October 18, Vardnlia, Cunard (Rotterdam). Noordnm. Holland -America (Rotterdam). Bergensfjord. Norwegian- American. FROM NEW ORLEANS. Mount ETverett. Norton Lilly OFarseilles). MEMBER FJorJsfs ' 2)eJit^ery New Orleans, La. CHA5. EBLE Oldest Florist South 121 BARONNE STREET Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist ^vhen tvriting Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., LEADING PI/OBISTS 735 Euclid Ave. CLEVELAND FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J.E.MATTHEWSON,XS: Mo"iber of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 626 The American Florist. Oct. 11, St. Paul, Minn. Holm & Olson 20-22-24 W. Fifth St We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and f orall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store In America; the largest stock; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. We ue alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AV£. Memters of Florists Telegraph UoUveiyi Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowers and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks in Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W. Smith Co. KEENAN BliDG. Largest ITloral Establishment in America. Established 1S74. Incorporated 1909. THE J, M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLID AVENUE Memhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mail Orders for Iloiist service in this vicinity to The Dominion Flofal Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Telephone Lenox 3822 New York. HENRY HART, Inc. FLORIST 1000 Madison /venue In the Hear* of most exclusive residential section. Telephones, LOUIS MICHBl. 6582^583 Alain The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Gonunlssion Florists Correspondence Solioited. 48 WiUboughby St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK CITY 21 QQ Ri«/xo/lTAroTr « . ^a* - « .. i Wearein center of residential sce- lOO DrOaaWay, Xel. 9414 Schuyler. tion, between 77th aad 78th streets. Memberi of Floriits* Telegrapli Delivery. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 106 State St. Albany. N. Y. — Dauker's. Uoston. Mass. — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. Boston, Mass. — Pfnn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Bi-ooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. Brooklyn, N. Y. — James Weir, Inc. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Chicago— Alpha Floral Ck)., 140 S. Wabash. Chicago — Briggs Floral Co. Chicago— Central Floial Co., 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman, 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Chicago C. Frauenfelder, 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — A. Lange. 25 E. Madison St. Chicago — North Shore Floral Co. Chicago — Schiller. The Florist. 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co., 745 Buckingham PI. Cinciunati, O. — Julius Baer, Cincinnati, O. — Plardesty & Co. Cincinnati. O. — H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O. — Smith & Fetters Co, Clevriland, 0. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas. Tex, — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, 0.— Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W. Rodgers. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co.. 35 Broadway Detroit. Mich, — John Breltmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. El Paso, Tex,- Potter Floral Co. Galesburg. 111.— I. L. Pillsbury. Grand Itapids, Mich. — Grand liapids Floral Co. Grand Itapids, Mich. — Henry Smith, Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W, J, Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell, Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. LinL-oln, Neb.— C. H. Frey. Liucoin, Neb. — Frey «& Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Los Angeles — Wollskill Bros. & M, Goldenson. Louisville, Ky, — August R. Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idle wild Gieenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis. — J, M. Fox '& Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. I^ashville, Tenn. — Joy Floial Co. Newark, N, J, — Begerow's. Newark, N. J.— The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Phillips Bros. Newark, N. J. — Washington Florist. Newbury port, Mass. — E. \V, Peai'son. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New Yorli — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — Daid "s, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Drakos Co, New York — Heniy Hart, Inc. New York — Hession. New York — Kottmiller. New" York — Malandre Bros. New Y'ofk — A. B. Cazan. New York — C. Lecakes & Co. New York — Max Scbling. New York — Thos. F. Galvin, Idc. New York— G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swohoda, Farnum St, Omaha. Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Philadelnbia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Philadeliihia, Pa. — J. J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh. Pa. — Randolph & McClements, St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. Tacoma. Wash. — California Florists, Terre Haute, Ind.— J. G. Helnl & Sons. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchi. SeattlQ, Wash, — Hollywood Gardens. St. Louis, Mo, — F. H. Weber. » Rockford, 111.— H. W. Buckbee. Salt Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. E. A. Williams. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon. Florist. Rochester, N. Y, — J, B. Keller Sons. Sheboygan, Wis. — J, E, Matthewson. Toledo, 0. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, D. C. — Blackistone, Inc. Washington, D. C— Geo. H. Cooke. Springfield, Mass. — Wm. Schlatter & Son. St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorley. Washington, D. C. — Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C, — Gude Bros. Washington, D. C— Geo. C. Shaffer. Wilkes-Barre. Pa. — A, W. B. Evans, Worcester, Mass. — Llttlefleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers, N. Y. — New York Flora] Co. Detroit, Mich. John Breltmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AveRues. Artistic D^isigns. Bigh Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: 1501 and L168i 1415 Farnum St. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist. °*L Dunlop's 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Flowers Delivered Anywiiere. Plione. 1952 Bedlord HUGO H. JAHN -FLORIST- 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor, Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Broolilyn Representative of National Floral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. [has. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York G.E.M. STUMPP 761 FIFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Helegrapli Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Xeb. ICember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. W^ilkeS-Barre Penn"yWania Towns uTMarn St. A.W.B. EVANS 1919. The American Florist. 627 THOS. F. GALVIN INC. NEW YORK Fifth Avenue DnCTAM 1 Park Street DUO I Ull 799 Boylston Street Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYIV'S LARGEST ETiORIST SEVEN STORES. MHin 00^ laiiiit Aua Telephone Store- 3^** "WIS AfB., No. U50 Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^aiiiiinniiniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiflinniiiiinniniiniiiuiuiiioiiiia% I Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street I THE BEST THAT GROWS. p EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. '^iiiinoniniiiiniiiiiiuiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiii#' Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELl ER SONS, FLORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones. 527. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Teleffraph Delivery. Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goidenson Cut Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlset. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. BuflPalo, N. Y. - S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andfetdon aervice means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries inBuffalO^.OCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Memberi of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. Mention the American Florist when writino No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. TI, |_| I ^ \ ff^ Send your telegraph orders to us for ^n IL-AULI delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. Passaic, N. J EDWARD SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. F.T. Send your Oroers for Chicago and Sub- uibs to All orders carefully filled tStJ^^^J^OBSL under the supervision of ' ^JJ^^^^^^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire. Write or Phone West 822 Memher of Fiorists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cop. 72d St. Phone Colnmbiu 646S, Branchi 840 Westchester Ave.. Bronx. Fhone: Intervale 4990, Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave at N St., N. W. Miss Loalse W. Daugrherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841. 3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Nembnryport. Mass. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. J. W. BODGERS ElkB* Bnlldtnff, Dnvfftll O 4 South JetTerMon Street, *-'** J ■'*'*M ^-'* Telegra[ih orders Cor Dayton will receive our immediate and careful attention. LlTTLIiFlELD, Horist WORCESTER, MASS. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists f''on„)i|[Lenox Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Carefally Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVholesale and Retail Uemtier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS- Mail and Telegraph orders carefully flUed. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. E. GIIUS. Pruiilat l^lOl Cll wU. E. P. NEIHAN. SmtlaiT. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and IS W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. 628 The American Florist. Oct. 11, LEIKEN8, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dellverr. Quality pROMPTNeSS mbers F.T.D. ^ —The — 'Avenue Floral Co. 3442 STCHARLES AVENUE SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY £50,000 Square Feet of Modem Glass. First-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Mention the American Florist when writing Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. r. H. WEBER JT. E. Cor. Taylor and OHve Stu. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists' Telegrapli JDellveiy. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliOBIST 324 Fulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our nsual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main, Orders ttHI he care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Eetail Florists of Grand Eaptds. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in an; di-'ection. nill ttJU UIUII We are the center of the great UULUIIl, mUlHi Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior. Wis. FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHUS SONS A R 01 INn Flowers and Service **^»V/\i/llA^ r,nnserviitnri<>s. Tllm THE BELLEVUE-STRATFORD BROAD AT WALNUT STS. Conservatories, Diamond St. at 22nd. -INtiiiiuiiiiiiiiKiiniiiiriiiiiniiiinitiiittitiiiitrnrriitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitMittiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiittuiiitiiiuiiiiHiniiitHirtmi':; A. B. CAZAN, 2751 Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y. y Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. = FinMiriiiiiiniiitiiiitiiMiiiiniMiiMiiuiiiiiiiiirMMMitiiiiiiitMiiiiiiinuiirinMiiiMtMitMiinniiiiiniMUiiiNiuMiiiiiininiuiiiiiiiiMiUKNiiiiitiniintniMiiriiniinn Mention the American Florist when writing CHICAGO ,-^^\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. NollDC.) BERNARD J. SHERMAN, Prop. S49-S51 Irving Park Blvd. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMiLL[R 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, \A. FALLON, Florist. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aas'o, Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Wholesale and Retail Florist cn.rRtY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. 334@ W. MADISON STo €:iIICAGO Rockf ord, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. NEWARK, No J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAB STREET Members of Florists' releeraDh Delivery, Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST EstablisUed over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Lang Floral fie Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Telesranh Delivery. Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will fill your or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers in Michigan. 1919. The American Florist. 629 Yonkers, N. Y. CHICAGO DETROIT New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writinn .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. mCHIGAN BLVD., Anilorimn Amiei, CHICAGO J Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Members of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-634 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. Tbe Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Uembers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT ."Jia Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. KIgbt and day service In all Central PeODsylvanla. Central Floral Co. ^^zn state st, Chicago, ill Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Mention the American Florist when writing 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Florists' Teii-graph Delivery. Boston, Mass. "Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mail or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed. ■II iBiniiKiiiiiiBiiniiB iiniiBiiiiiniiiiniMiiniiiwiii mnnmiaaaiiinmii an ■mi I WASHINGTON, D. C. I I GEO. H. COOKE | I IMorist i B Connecticut Avenue and L Street | iiimainsiinnniiBmiaamiaDiiiiniinfmniiiamnimiiiaimnniiiiiniwiil Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,i"c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif . '^■^'^■wsj O. C. SAAKE FLORIST We Solicit Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brolhers" on a boi of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order Tour Flowers for delivery in this section from tlie LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Member of Florists' Telegraph Selivet^i h'AI?ot Newark, N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everything in Flovsrers Prompl Deliveries lo any lown or cil? Telephone wilhin 150 miles of Newarli. Market 494 "WE NEVER SLEEP" GREENHOUSES MeiiipniSj Teiiiii 89 South Main St. ■Up-to-the-Miuute" Service and Execution. Every Flower In Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenue Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO ^ rAe 'Babnerffoase florist C. MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Dolivary. For St. Louis. WIRB Grimm & Gorly 630 The American Florist. Oct. 11, The ^eed Irade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. The price of bags at Ciiicago, Octo- ber 8, was $62.00. Visited New Yoek : George C. Wat- son, of Philadelpliia, Pa. Pepper indications are for a 50 per cent yield, compared with last year. The ocean freight rate to England has recently fallen from $1.50 to $1.00 per hundred pounds. Those who have tried it say there is nothing in "Brown October Ale" this year to make one sing. Nasturtium seed of low vitality is plentiful and cheap. Better test all nasturtium seed before buying. The weather continues too mild to stimulate counter trade in bulbs, al- though a fair demand exists. The continued mild weather has tempted eastern gladiolus growers to delay lifting the crop. Probably not 25 per cent is out of the ground so far. Mail order houses, east and west, report fall mail trade from catalogues of fall bulbs and plants to be excel- lent, far ahead of September of 1918, or even 1917 business. Visited Chicago : Howard M. Earl, of Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; A. I/. Rogers, Alpena, Mich.; C. A. Haid, of Otto Schwill & Co., Mem- phis, Tenn.; J. A. Everitt, Indianapolis, Ind. Vice-consul Webber says Notting- ham, Eng., exported vegetable seeds to the value of $239,641 to the United States during the first six months of 1919, against $24,122 during the same period of 1918, an extraordinary in- crease. Toledo, O. — Cash clover opened 10 cents higher and October and Decem- ber were steady, October 6, with cash offered at $30.60. Timothy was un- changed, cash being offered at $5.40, October $5.60, December $5.70; March $5.75 and April $5.72%. This year's imports of Dutch bulbs aggregate some 30,000 cases to date and they are practically all in. In 1917, there were 56,000 cases, but the record for 1918 is not available. Some im- porters of former years have been un- able to get passports. Seattle, Wash.— The Randall-Mc- Loughlin Co. reports increased business, necessitating the opening of an uptown branch on Westlake avenue, in chai-ge of Mr. Randall. The Western avenue establishment will continue in charge of Mr. McLoughlin. — H. M. Onion Sets in the Chicago district are quoted this week at $2.75 for reds and yellows and $3.25 for whites. Fi- nancial returns indicate that the year has been more favorable for market gardeners than for onion growers. The deliveries of sets indicate two to two and one-half bushel crop per pound of seed sown. Some of the set houses are being used to store lai'ge onions by South Water street firms. La Park. Pa. — George W. Park, for- merly of this place, has removed to Florida. New York. — J. H. Walter, of Stumpp & Walter Co., has returned from his summer home in Maine. The longshoremen's strike at New York, in unloading the S. S. Glensanda, carrying Dutch bulbs, leaves her half unloaded. Charles P. Guelph, of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y., is spending October at his cottage at Hamlin, N. Y., on Lake Ontario. Newark, N. J. — J. J. Wilson calls attention to the fact that his store window and others to the value of $10,000 have been wantonly smashed by strike sympathizers here recently, also advertising signs worth $5,000. Such destruction of property can only result in increasing the already high cost of living. Import duties should be carefully watched on account of the continually changing exchange rates. As we un- derstand it, in the case of German goods bought in marks, the duty is fig- ured at 23 8/10 cents, as in ordinary times. After protest, it is stated, liqui- dation is made at current rate of ex- change, now around four cents. Million Lily Bulbs Lost. The Japanese steamer, Yuten Maru, from Yokohama to New York via Pana- ma, is reported cut in two on a reef off the coast of Japan when five days out, and a total loss. The steamer is said to have carried one million bulbs of Lilium giganteum for American dealers. The Japanese crop of L. giganteum bulbs in sizes over seven inches is said to be less than 60 per cent of normal average, since a large percentage of the growing bulbs were found at digging time to run below the 7-inch grade; whether later dug fields will show better results could not be told at the middle of September. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. ^iti!iiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiililiiiiifiillllliriiiii= I THE W. C. PRESSING I SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | I Sweet Corn Seed | rtiiiniiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiiiMlllllllllllinllitiiitiiitiiiitillii^ Seed Growing:. Judging from the large volume of price lists coming to hand from persons and firms in Europe and elsewhere, un- known to the trade before the war, a large number of farmers and others, stimulated by high prices, have em- barked in seed growing as an easy means, of gaining a livelihood. The stocks offered by these new producers must be tried before their value can be known. The development of seed grow- ers and worthy strains of seed is a slow and costly work. Good seeds are not produced by miracle, and careful buyers looking forward to satisfactory results will continue to rely upon seed growers of known experience, not over- looking the fact that war time losses of men and stocks will render bargains rare for years to come. Gladiolus Bulblet Digger. G. D. Black, of Independence, la., is using a machine for digging his gladiolus bulblets. Mr. Black writes as follows with regard to this machine : "We dig only our small bulblet stock with a machine that we had made our- selves by our local blacksmith. This machine is made on the same principle as a nursery tree digger, but on a small scale, cutting only about three inches wide, just below the bulblets. Another knife removes about an inch of the sur- face soil and cuts the tops off the bulblets. In this way we have the least amount of soil possible to sift from the bulblets. With this machine two men will dig as many bulblets as five men by hand. The machine can only be used where bulblets are planted by machine at an even depth We have used it two seasons, but it is yet in its experimental stage, as we think we can make some improve- ments for another season." Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHIOAOO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celbrt. Endive. Salsify, Named and Mixed Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 631 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake. Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. D^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^g JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Watching the Other Fellow. The editor of the American Maga- zine calls attention to a habit that a good many business men have, in the following paragrapli : "I once knew a man who ran a small business successfully in tlie face of great odds imposed against him by a strong competitor. He said that lie never could have done it if he had not learned and mastered one thing — name- ly, to look at his own job, and not waste time looking over the fence at the big fellow who was working against him. "That is all there is to this envy and jealousy business: it is looking over the fence at the other fellow, in- stead of looking at the job in hand. There is absolutely nothing in it." There is probably less excuse for anything like this in the seed business than elsewhere. There are so many opportunities for the seedsman to keep busy — to be finding new ways of in- creasing his own business. Instead of worrying because his competitor is get- ting ahead. The seed merchant has one of the biggest fields in the whole game to study. He must be ready to tell his customers what to plant and often how to plant it. If he is in- formed on all these lines, he never has to worry about doing as big a business as the other fellow. — Nicholson's Notes. Seeds for Government. Contracts for seeds for the various government departments in Washing- ton, and such of the field services as may require such stocks during the four months beginning November 1, will be awarded, October 16 by the general supply committee. Bids for the supply of these stocks will be re- ceived imtil two o'clock on that date. Among the seeds which will be pur- chased during the period covered by the awards, are tlie following: Alfalfa: purity, 98: germination, 00. Clover, alsike; purity, 98; germina- tion. 90. Clover, red; purity, 98; germination, 00. Clover, white; purity, 98; germina- tion, 90. Kentucky blue grass; purity, 80; germination, 70. Red top: purity. 99; germination. 9.5. Orchard grass: purity, 90; germina- tion, 90. Perennial rye grass; purity, 9.5; ger- mination, 90. Italian rye grass; purity, 95; ger- mination, 00. Canary, hemp, maw. millet, rape, thistle and sunflower (for feed). Bids are to be made covering pur- chases in lots of less than ,50 pounds: lots of .50 to 99 pounds, and lots of 100 pounds or over. Inasmuch as the exact requirements of the government cannot be estimated. Qnality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 40 1 3 Milwaukee Ave., (Near Irvlng Park Blvd.) CHICAGO Seed Growers 1. 1. InUKoL U 10. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc. Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Radish, Salsify. Spinaoli, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Oar Growing Contract Price List. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once — It will save you money. J. B0L6IAN0 & SON, Baltimore. Md. the purchases made during the fiscal year 1919 were detailed for the benefit of bidders, as follows : 426 pounds of white clover; 2,418 pounds Kentucky blue grass; 99!) pounds red top; 1,480 pounds rye; 1.50 pounds timothy; 310 pounds orchard grass; 70 pounds Ital- ian rye grass; 500 pounds canary; 500 pounds hemp; .500 pounds millet; 51 pounds rape, and 1,010 pounds sun- flower. B. F. L. 1. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing THB J.C.ROBiNSONSEEOGG, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD. COLORADO. Contract growers of Cueumber, Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Squash and Pumpkin Seed; Sugar. Flint and Field Seed Corn. Western Seed&IrrigationCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES: Cuoumlier, Muskmelon, Watermelon; Pump- kin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Com. Write for special contract and spot prices. 632 The American Florist. Oct. 11, Waldo Rohnert GII.ROY, CAX. WHOIiESAJiB SEED GROWER Specialties : - Beet, Carrot; Endive. Lettuce, Ojiion' and Radish. Correspondence Solicited. EDGAR F. HURFF SWEDESBORO, N. J. Grower of High-Grade Seed. rOMATO. Pepper, Bggplant, Squash. PnmpkUl, Cucumber and Watermelon Seed and Field Corn on contract. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED ROUTZABN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists. Wliolesale Growers of full U»t of FLOW ER and GARDEN SEEDS GEORGE R. PEDRICK & SON PEDRICKTOWN, N. J. Pepper. Egg Plant, Tomato, Okra, Asparagus. Rbubarb,' Celery. Spinach, Beet, Onion. Beans. Cabbage, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn and Vine Seeds. Correspondenoa Solicited. WHOLESALE SEED PROWERS Yokohama Nursery Co., Lti. Woolworth Bnlldlng, NEW YORK GITY , IMPORTERS Japanese Bulbs, Plants and Seeds GARDEN SEED Beet Sweet Corn, Garden Beans, Onion Sets and Sweet Potatoes in variety. Also other items of the short crop of this past season, as well as a full line of Garden Seeds, will be quoted you upon application to S. D. WOBDRUFF & SONS. 82 ley St., NEW YIR and O HAKGE. CONIT. Get Quotations From LANDRETH SEEDS WHICH SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. Bristol, Pa. I BURPEE'S SEEDS! I Philadelphia | = Wholesale Price List for Florists = = and Market i^ardeners. = %/lllllllll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH# ' JAMES VICK'S SONS Grovrera of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years' experience. All seasonable Tarletiea. Our stoclss are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Flower City Paper Whites, 13-15 ctm. Valley Pips (Holland growti), also Begonia and Gloxinia Bulbs and Palm Seeds. Dntcti Bulbs. Jap. Lily Bulbs. Narcissus, (Emperor and Bmptess). Paconles, Kaffla, Bamboo Canes, Etc. WRITE FOR IMPORT PRICES. McHUTCHISON & CO., ^iSVe^sX'. , ,New York Mention the American Florist when writinp BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. lUnsirated^Caialogiie Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address: -KELWAY, LANGPORT.' LANGPORT, Eng. Mention the American Florist when writing ^ MS ^MM^ m. CO.. WHOLESALE SEED GROWER S; specia-Lties in variety ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQUEST e^ ^ -^T r^n ±\.r^rc^^^^ CABLE ADDRESS, •MCGILL-SEED" y- * t T¥7/-kT> -VTI A SAN FRANCISCO san franc. bco CALIFORNIA NARCISSUS PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA 1300 to a case. WRITE FOR PRICES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. HOGEWONING & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable and Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 152 Houndsditcti LONDON, - - ENGLAND The Premier British Wholesale and Exporting Seed House 75 YEARS UNRIVALLED REPUTATION Just Received HOLLAND BULBS FREESIA PURITY, M in- and up. Prices on applioalion. J.M.THORBURN&CO. 53 Barclay Street, thru to 54 Park Place NEW YORK CITY 1919. The American Florist. 633 ALL FALL BULBS Ready now at Chicago and New York Paper Whites (Grand- iflora) 12 ctm. and 13 ctm., full size cases Write or Wire for Prices Chinese Joss Lilies Mat (120 bulbs) $9.00; 1000, $70.00. HYACINTHS 1000 First aize (our selection vars.) $87.00 Second size " " •' 72.00 Forcing grade, sep. colors 50.00 Bedding grade, " " .... 38.00 TULIPS DARWIN Clara Butt (best pink) Pride of Haarlem (rose) Baron de la Tonnaye (rose)... Rev. H. Ewbank lavender) Farncombe Sanders (red) Mme Krelage (rose SPECIAL OFFER, 5 best Dar- wins, our ielectlon— named separate, 250 for S8.50; 500 for $17.00; 1000 DOUBLE EARLY Scboonoord ... j 2 best I . . . . Morillo I forcers f 1000 $20.00 30.00 27.00 30.00 35.00 30.00 30.00 25.00 32.00 NARCISSUS 1000 Emperor (fancy select) $35.00 Victoria (fancy select ' 30.00 Vaughan's Xmas Glory (ear- liest forcing variety 40.00 Trumpet Major (French) 25.00 FREESIA PURITY (IMPROVED) 1000 ^i-Vi inch $6.00 % inch plump 8.00 FREESIAS, Colored (FARDEL'S) 100 1000 Sepsrate colors $5.00 $45.00 Mixed colors 4.50 40.00 CHICAGO Vaughan's Seed Store new york Vaughan's "Book for Florlsis" Mailed Free. Ask for it. THE G. HERBERT GOY SEED GO. VALLEY, Douglas Cotinty, NEB. Contract Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS Cucumber, Muskmelon, Squash and Pumpkin, Sweet, Flint and Dent Seed Corn. Mention the American Florist when writing The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GROWERS FOR THE TRADE Beans, Peas, Sweet C!om, Onion, Tnmlp, Radish, Beet, Carrot, Spinach, Etc. Branches: Wisconsin, Colorado, Milfnrri Rnnn Montana, Idaho, Washington. mlMUIU,OUHil. Mention the American Florist when writing GRASS SEEDS H. A. PETERSEN, Limited SEED MERCHANTS Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, are ExportcTs ot Rhodes Grass, Paspalum Grass, Soadan Grass, Couch, Prairie Grass, Red Top Grass. Correspondence invited. TULIPS NARCISSUS HYACINTHS ARRIVED Ask Our List THE GENERAL BULB COMPANY (VOGELENZANG, HOLLAND) 110 Wafer Street, New York City Stock is Limited 634 The American Florist. Oct. 11, Vegetable Growers' Association of America. E. A. Dunbar, Ashtabula. O., President; Louis F. Miller. Toledo. O , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. Loui ville. Ky.. Secretary; H. J. Cheney, Grand Rapids Mich.. Treas. Next annual convention September 1920. »^ Sign of the Times. Wood Norton. Worcestershire, has been sold by Sir Charles Swinfen Eady, to George Swift, a large market gar- dener of Hampton. Evesham. Wood Norton was the sanctuary of the Bour- bons when they were exiled from France, and Sir Charles Swinfen Eady purchased it from the Duke of Orleans in 1912. Ex-King Manuel, of Portugal, and his mother also found refuge there after the loss of the throne of Portu- gal. — London Gardeners' Chronicle. Prices of Indoor Fruits and Vegetables. Chicago, Oct. 7. — Cucumbers, bush- el basket, $2.25 to $2..50; celery, Mich- igan, crate, 75 cents to $1.00; leaf let- tuce, per tomato box, 15 to 17% cents; radishes, per 100 bunches, $1.50 to $2.00; tomatoes, per box, 15 to 20 cents. New York, Oct. 6. — Celery, per doz. roots, 20 to 75 cents; cucumbers, bas- ket or crate, $1.50 to .$2.00; mushrooms, $1.50 to $2.50 per three-pound basket; tomatoes, carrier, 75 cents to $3.00; lettuce, per package, 50 cents to $1.50; radishes, per VX) bunches, $1.00 to $2.00. Sugar Not Needed for Canning. Do not let surplus fruit go to waste because you cannot obtain sugar to use for preserving purposes. Fruit can be successfully canned without it, and it can be sweetened when served next winter, or syrup can be used in place of sugar to sweeten it now. To can without sugar, simply fill the jars containing the fruit with clean, hot water, instead of the usual syrup, and process the jars in a hot-water bath. The fruit will not spoil, but it will not have quite as fine a flavor and color as that which is packed in syrup. Directions for canning by the "cooked- in-the-can" method should be carefully followed to can successfully without sugar, the United States department of agriculture suggests. Fruits canned without sugar are es- pecially good in salads, desserts, pie fill- ings, ices and in fruit punches. They can also be made into jams and mar- malades when sugar is obtainable. Fruit juices take no sugar, and their uses are just as varied during the win- ter season as are the fruits put up un- sweetened. These fruit juices are also available for jelly at a future time when sugar is more plentiful. Vege- tables need no sugar, and plenty of canned vegetables are always accept- able during the winter months. Fruit and vegetables may be high, and sugar scarce, but the margin of difference in price between the home canned and the commercially canned product is likely to be as great as when both fresh fruit and vegetable and canned goods were lower in price. The wise are still prac- ticing home canning, sugar or no sugar. Direct Seeding of Lettuce. We have repeatedly called attention to direct seeding of lettuce under glass during the fall months. The method has much to commend it. but the one big factor in our mind is the compara- tive immunity from disease. There is no question whatever that the two shifts ordinarily employed in the pro- duction of lettuce present a grave risk as long as the weather is hot. Lettuce simply resent disturbance at the roots in warm weather. The direct seeding method is nothing else but the out- door process moved indoors. After the ground is prepared, take an ordinary garden drill, and run the rows 10 inches apart, the length of the greenhouse. It is best to remove the covering de- vice of the drill, and sometimes the opening plow as well as we do not want the seed buried or covered at all. We like to sow into the track of the marker, and simply roll the seeds down. Next, turn on the water, and keep the soil wet and until plants are erect. This may take three or four days, and with mechanical watering is easily done. We like to use so much water at this time that the soil is soaked down for many feet; in fact, we would like to apply all the water we need to grow the entire crop at one time. If the soil is right, and has been properly prepared, it is quite possible to water continuously for three or four days, and until the water appears at the surface indicating a complete sat- uration. As soon as the lettuce are up, stop all watering, and use the wheel hoe as soon as possible. Next, when the young plants show a character leaf — block with a hoe by cutting into the rows, always cutting out the width of the hoe and leaving a few plants in each bunch. These are later kinked to one plant, and should be about eight inches apart. Thus transplating is en- tirely avoided. We have seen some wonderful crops produced that way, where the early transplanted lots proved bad failures. Marketman, Vegetable Markets. According to reports received by the United States bureau of markets for the period, September 30-October 6, job- bing prices in most lines were fairly steady. Potatoes at shipping points were generally steady and jobbing mar- kets experienced a slight decline. Maine Green Mountains advanced 10 cents in New York to $2.60, but declined 15 cents in Boston to $2.50-$2.65. New Jersey Giants held fairly steady in the east at $2.35-$2.55, but decUned to .$2 at Detroit. Minnesota Early Ohios went 30 cents higher than the previous week in the Chicago carlot market, closing at $2.75-$2.90 and were steady in other markets with an upward tendency to reach $3. Minnesota Red River Ohios advanced slightly at Moorhead to $2.55- .$2.60, but declined somewhat in most western jobbing markets. Minnesota Round Whites declined to $2.25-.$2.30 per 100 pounds sacked at Minneapolis. Colorado stock held firm at all points. Onions were steady. Eastern sacked yellow stock closed at $3.00-$3.o0 per 100 -pounds f. o. b. Rochester and also cipal eastern markets with a dull de- mand generally. Minnesota Red Globes jobbed at the same prices in the prin- held steady at $3.40-$3.S0 sacked, per 100 pounds at Minneapolis. Middle- western yellow varieties declined in the east to $3.10-$3.50, but held generally steady in the central west at $3,50-$3.75, reaching $4 in Kansas City and Colum- bus, O. Wisconsin and Minnesota Hol- land Seed cabbage advanced to $26-$27 bulk per ton f. o. b. shipping points, but closed at previous week's range, $21-$25. New York Domestics held un- changed at $lS-$25 per ton f. o. b. Roch- ester and up to $30-$35 in the east. Danish Seed brought $2S-$30 f. o. b. Rochester. Long Island barrels w^eak- ened in New York to $1.50-$1.75. Vir- ginia Yellow sweet potatoes advanced from $3.50-$3.75 to $3.75-$4 per barrel in New York and $4.25 per barrel in Boston. They advanced 25 cents in Baltimore, 7.5 cents in Philadelphia and 25 cents in Cincinnati. Baltimore. LITTLE CHANGE IN MARKET CONDITIONS. No unusual conditions are noted as regards the market at the present time. Dahlias are received as high in quality as they will be this season, and white roses are a little more plentiful, with pink and red sorts also in better sup- ply. A few gladioli are offered, but aside from the red varieties, there is not much to be said of them as to quality. Yellow chrysanthemums are arriving in usual numbers, and a few more white are now available. Carna- tions are starting to come in and will prove a good substitute for the dahlias when the frost cuts them down. Or- chids are still off crop, one, two, or possibly three, being about all that are available at one time. NOTES. Charles Siegwart, of Irvington, is cutting his annual crop of dahlias which are showing better form than in previous years. A customer in one of the stores was heard to say : "The man who grew those flowers must have taken care of each one like he would a baby." The blooms are like small pink chrysanthemums, with stems three feet long and foliage with- out a blemish. This grower always grows well everything that he at- tempts. All the spare moments of the florist club's entertainment committee are be- ing spent on work pertaining to the "ladies' night," October 21. The South- ern hotel has been secured for the event which will give ample room. Elaborate decorations are being plan- ned and a unique table arrangement has been decided upon. First class en- tertainment and dancing will make the occasion an enjoyable one for all who attend. If you have not arranged for your ticket, better do it now. The following nominees for ofiice, unanimously chosen by the florists' club, will be formally elected at the regular meeting, October 13 : Wm. F. Ekas, president; Robert L. Graham, Jr., vice- president; Robert T. Paterson, secre- tary; Albert G. Fiedler, treasurer; C. Harry Wagner, financial secretary; Charles Wagner, librarian. G., Jr. "Market Gardening" An elementary text book containing 102 pages. 5x7, with 30 illustrations, by F. L. Yeaw. man- ager of the Oasis Farm & Orchard Co.. Bo»- well, N. M. Cloth Bonnd, 75 Cents. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1919. The American Florist. 635 THE BEST FERN YET! MACAWII i-„V^ ^^ , , ^i^l ^^ NKPHROLEPIS MACAWII. MACAW BROS., who have been associated with all the Nephrolepis sports for many years and know them all from the ground up, have found and de- veloped a new one. MACAWII Sport of Scottii. The most symmetrical and fastest grower, ard one of the best Keepers of any of the Ferns in commerce today. Those who saw our exhibit of this great new fern at Detroit purchased on sight. We have booked many orders, and if you want to get in on this — GET BUSY NOW. 21-in., $200.00 per 1000; 6-in., $150.00 per 100. C. U. LIGfilT, 303Bu°iEBidg, Philadelphia, Pa. MACAW BROS., Norwood, Pa. SEED RACK^ETS LITHOGRAOMEO fN COLORS TRUE TO NATURE AMD VARrETY SEED PACKETS FWl ALL VARIETIES OF VEGETABLE ANDFU3WER ' SEEDS We also make a Specialty of Swd Ciuloc Covers. Hjnffr5, Bov LibfN. NurscrynKn'i PlarM. Lawn Cmi ani Bird Setriiii R. & M. GODINEAU SEED GROWERS Angers, France Specialties: Beets. Mangoes, Carrots. Cabbages, Celeries, Parsleys, Parsnips, Turnips. Growing Crops Given Personal Attention. BULBS Paper Whites and Dutch Stock Write for Prices Try us for Quick Supply. The W. W. BARNARD CO. 231-a35 W. Madison St., Cliicago Before Placing Orders for SWEET PEAS, Spencers, G randl- floras, etc., ASTERS and FIX)WER SEEDS in general; TOMATO, LIMA and POLE BEANS, write JOHN BODGER & SONS CO., Contract Seed Growers LOS ANGELES. OALIPORNIA TOMATO SEED Grown for the Wholesale Seed Trade HAVEN SEED CO. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 636 The Amer i ca n" Fl o r is t. Oct. 11, The Nursery Trade American Association of Nurserymen. J. Edward Moon. Morrisvillp, Pa.. Presi- dent: Lloyd C.Stark, Louisiana, Mo., Vice- President; Joiin V\ arson. 400 Nassau Street, Princeton, N. J., Secretary; J. W. Hill, Des Moines, Iowa Treasurer. Forty-fifth annual convention will be held at Chicago, June, 1920. In the midst of the discussion of stirring questions, says the Seattle Post-Intellig-encer, the Los Angeles Times finds leisure to call for a seed- less blackberry. ROHNERVILLE, Camt. — George H. Stewart, a pioneer nurseryman of this city, and a fruit grower of wide ex- perience, died at his home here, recent- ly, age 84 years. He was one of the first horticultural commissioners of the state. Ussy, Prance. — It is reported that the firm of Levavasseur & Sons has been dissolved and that effective Sep- tember 1, the establishment here will be in charge of Norbert Levavasseur, while Ernest Levavasseur will manage the one at Orleans. The Ohio State University, Colum- bus, announces that many people are placing their apple supply for the com- ing winter in pits, where a suitable cellar is not available, packing them in barrels sunk in soil below the frost line in a well-drained location. Apple Blotch, which has caused an annual loss of thousands of dollars in Ohio, and has been rapidly increasing for several years, can be controlled by spraying with Bordeaux mixture, de- monstrations in that state this year, showing that such treatment is almost 100 per cent effective, according to the Ohio State University agricultural ex- tension service, Columbus. Washlngfton Nurserymen Form State Body A meeting of several of the leading nurserymen of the state of Washington was held in Seattle, September 27, and a nurserymen's association was organ- ized and is now being completed. Ob- jects and alms are to bring the many nurserymen in the state in touch with one another in a helpful business and social way, and to promote the trade in a better and closer relationship among the craft. Great enthusiasm was shown by all who were present and everybody went home with the resolve to make the new proposition a success and help to have a full list of charter members. Preliminary steps were taken to formu- late new by-laws or rules that will make the association one of the best in all the states, and co-operation along the lines of profit and pleasure will bring the results expected. No steps were taken to combine in any manner with the florists' association, but possibly that will be arranged later, after the ground has been plowed over once or twice. Harmony and co-operation were manifest, and this promises later on to bring the success aimed at in the or- ganization just being perfected. An- other meeting is arranged for October 25 and it is expected that the hst of names of those In the trade in the state will be completed enough to close the charter after the rules and laws sub- mitted by the committee appointed to formulate them has made its report. A complete list of those in the nursery business in this state is expected. S. L. H. American Association of Nurserymen. NURSERY CROP REPORTS. At the convention in Chicago, the executive committee was instructed to see if the federal government could be induced to collect for the nursery in- dustry, annual reports of the stock in our nurseries. Pursuant to this direc- tion given the executive committee, President Moon recently spent a day in Washington with authorities of the department of agriculture discussing this subject. The advantages of such annual reports, showing the quantity of each variety of stock in the country, its size, and the amount held in each state, are apparent to the nurserymen, for such reports will be invaluable guides to control our propagation, and to help in the distribution of the prod- uct, so that surpluses in one locality can be absorbed where shortages exist in another. In Washington, the advantages of such a report were laid before the fed- eral horticultural board, with the statement that from authentic infor- mation thus gathered, they could issue permits for importations based upon a knowledge of the amount of such stock already in the country, or on the absence of it. Then, too, the advan- tages that crop reports afford in pest control would eliminate the necessity for promiscuous quarantine. Mr. Estabrook, chief of the bureau of crop reports, wasi interviewed. Dr. Marlatt was out of the city, but his assistant was seen. Mr. Kellerman and Mr. Sudworth, of the federal board, were Interviewed, and favored such statistics. The result of Mr. Moon's day's work is that Secretary Houston now has before him a recommendation from the bureau of crop reports, en- dorsed Informally by members of the federal horticultui-al jboard, that an appropriation of $50,000, be asked an- nually for the procurement of such crop reports. As soon as necessary, the officers of the nurserymen's asso- ciation will go before Secretary Hous- ton or the agricultural committee of the house, to further advocate the necessity for gathering these statistics and the procurement of the appropria- tion. COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED. The following announcement of com- mittees is made : Executive — J. Edward Moon, chair- man, Morrlsville, Pa.; Lloyd C. Stark, Louisiana, Mo.; E. S. Welch, Shenan- doah, la.; J. B. Pilkington. Portland, Ore.: T. B. West, Perry, O.; E. W. Chat- tin, Winchester, Tenn.; C. C. Mayhew, Sherman, Tex.; C. R. Burr, Manchester, Conn. Finance — E. S. Welch, Shenandoah, la.; J. Edward Moon, Morrlsville, Pa. Legislative and Tariff — Charles H. Perkins, 2nd, chairman, Newark, N. Y.; William Pitkin, Rochester, N. Y.; James M. Pitkin, Newark, N. Y.; John H. Dayton, Painesville, O.; J. R. May- hew, Waxahachle, Tex.; C. R. Burr, Manchester, Conn.; David C. Stranger, West Newberry, Mass.; Col. George W. Pogue, Graysville, Tenn.: George Roed- Ing, Fresno, Calif.; J. T. Foote, Durant, Okla.; S. A. Milton, Milton, Ore.; Wil- liam Flemmer, Sr., Springfield, N. J.; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md.; Fred Watsonj Topeka, Kan.; Henry Chase, Chase, Ala.; E. H. Smith, York, Neb.; H. D. Simpson, Vincennes, Ind.; Wil- liam Warner Harper, Chestnut Hill, Pa.; W. F. Ilgenfritz, Monroe, Mich.; Michael Cashman, Owatonna, Minn.; S. W. Crowell, Roseacres, Miss. Market Development — (Chairman not yet selected). Robert Pyle. West Grove, Pa.; Frederick Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J.; Ernest F. Coe, New Haven, Conn,; O. Joe Howard, Pomona, N. C; Earl D. Needham, Des Moines, la. Arbitration — George A. Marshall, chairman, Arlington, Neb. The rest of this committee not yet agreed upon. Vigilance — Paul M. Lindley, chair- man, Pomona, N. C; James A. Young, Aurora, 111.; Will Harrison, York, Neb.; E. P. Bernardin, Parsons, Kan.; F. S. Baker, Cheshire, Conn. Nomenclature — Harlan P. Kelsey, chairman, Salem, Mass.; J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. (Com- mittee not yet completed.) Relations with Landscape Architects — Thomas B. Meehan, chairman, Dresher, Pa.; Henry Kohankle, Paines- ville, O.; Theodore Smith, Geneva, N. Y.; Richard M. Wyman, Framingham, Mass.; John Humphreys, Chestnut Hill, Pa. Traffic — Charles Sizemore, Louisi- ana, Mo. Arrangements for Convention and Exhibits — A. M. Augustine, chairman, VIBURNUM PLICATUM Also Berberris Thnnbergii. Hydrangea Paniculata, Weigelia, Spireas, Etc. Ask for complete list of Oak Brand Shrubs. Ti,. nONARD fi I __ I WEST GROVE Tie b.ioNES CO I S» I n PENN'A. 'JONES CO Robert Pyle, Pres. AnLffbUer.Vice-Pres. Mention the American Florist when writing THE — ;— Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILIiE NURSERIES Catalogues and Price Llsta Free on Application. PAINESVILLE, OHIO Mention the American Florist when writing Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nurseir Co. Eieigreen Specialists Urnst Growen m Americt Box 404. DUNDEE, ILL. H ARRISONS' NURSERIE' Fruil Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons* Nurseries. Box 39, Berlin, Md. Tlir\1iiiTn TheNew JXofArr "PivivAt (L.lbotax Now sent out for tbe first time. lUUIlUUl Hybrid **CllUjr *■■■■*■» CI ovalifollum) Inquire for further information. One-year field-grown plants, $5.00 each. Summer-rooted, frarae-e;rown,$3.00 each. Nov. 25th delivery. ^w°oVp^M%gl^ggg|^!gg:: ;oSr-"— ^^^^^^^^ NEWHAVEH.COHN.I 1919. The American Florist. 637 SWEET PEAS ..T^Ii^o SPENCER VARIETIES Trade Packets contain V4 oz. Trade pkt. Oz. T.b, Early Amethyst. New. An Early Royal Purple. .$0.75 $2.50 $ Early Asta Ohn, Identical In color and size of blos- som to the popular late flowerinj? Asta Ohn. This is sure to be the most popular lavender 25 .80 10.00 Early Bohemian Girl. Deep pink, standard orange blush 20 .50 6.00 Early Blanche Ferry. Pink and white, extra se- lected stock ►.. ., 20 .65 8.00 Early Fordhook Pink and White 20 ,50 -6.00 Early Heather Bell. The color is a rich but pleas- ing mauve, but after standing in water the color becomes a beautiful mauve lavender 30 .90 12.00 Early Helen Lewis. Very fine shade of salmon pink 25 _ .80 10.00 Early Liberty. Brilliant red 25 .85 10.00 Early Melody. This is a deeper shade of pink than "Early Song Bird" on white ground, closely re- sembling "Countess Speucer" 20 .65 8.00 Early Miss Louise Gude. One of the largest and best in the shell pink class 25 .85 10.00 Early Morning Star. Deep orange scarlet or flame color in standard, with rich orange pink wings. Under glass it is magnificent 30 .90 12.00 Early Mrs. A. A. Skaach. Flowers bright shell pink. Sow in late fall and winter for spring blooming.. .20 .65 8.00 Early Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. One of the largest and best clear lavender 25 .85 10.00 Early Mrs. M. Spanolin. Black-seeded white 20 .65 8.00 Early Mrs. 'William Sim. Apricot pink 20 .65 8.00 Early Othello, Xt-w, Rich deep maroon 75 2.50 Early President Woodrow "Wilson. Magenta rose... ,20 .65 8.00 Early Rose ftueen. A splendid commercial pink, best seller on Chicago market. Sow in summer for winter blooming 30 .90 12.00 Early Song Bird. Pale pink with a distinct tint of buff 20 .65 8.00 Early Songster. Giant early lavender 30 .80 10.00 Early Spring Maid. Light pink on a cream ground. It is u most effective flower and carries a great wealth of blossoms borne in fours on long stems .30 .80 10.00 Early Snow Flake. This is the best early-flower- ing white-seeded Spencer. The blossoms are very large and of the best waved Spencer form. The flowers are borne in wonderful profusion on long stems 30 1.00 14.00 Early The Beauty. The flowers are more apart, making very large bunches; the color is a very dark fiery rose 20 .65 8.00 Early Venus. S'tandard white, slightly blushed pink wings 20 .65 8.00 Early Warbler. Rich mauve purple 25 .80 10.00 41-43 Barclay Street V l\ \j\3m\ l\\S S Trade pkt. Oz. Lb. Early Wedgewood. Identical in color and size of blossom to the late flowering Wedgewood, and is a magnificent clear blue $0.25 $0.80 $10.00 Early White Orchid. White flowers of good sub- stance 20 .65 8.00 Early Yarrawa. The color on opening is rose, changing as the flower develops to a light pink standard, tinted buff mth blush wings 20 .65 8.00 Early Zvolanek's Blue. Very large, of the bright- est blue, or Blue Jay color 25 .80 10. 00 MIXED, Winter Flowering Spencers, many kinds.. .15 .50 6.50 £jiiriiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiii(iiiriiitiiiuiitiiitiiiNiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii(iiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiitri^ I A New Winter Early Flowering I I RED SWEET PEA (Spencer) | [ "EARLY AVIATOR" I I This is to our knowledge the best Scarlet | I Winter Flowering Sweet Pea. It is a much bet- | I ter shade of red than King Edward, being with- | I out that objectionable blue tint. | I Trade Pkt. (M oz.) 90c; oz., $3.00. f ='.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiitiiit:iii)iiiiiiiiiitiiitiii[iiitiiirt]itiiiitiitiniiiitiiii>uriiiiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiiit)iitiiiiiiii)iitiiii)iiiifiirriii.^ SEED STORE CHICAGO: 31-33 AV. Randolph St Carnation Laddie R. C, Feby. and March Delivery, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. The demand for this Carnation will far exceed the supply. F.DORNER e SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. Normal, 111.; Guy Bryant, Princeton, 111.; Leonard H. Vaughan. Chicag-o. Committee on Annual Report — E. P. Bernardin, chairman, Parsons, Kan.; George Holsinger, Rosedale, Kan, Courses of Training- in Agricultural Colleges — Henry Hicks, chairman, "Westbury, L. I.; Theodore Borst, Bos- ton, Mass. (Committee not yet com- pleted. ) J. Edward Moon, President. Newport News, Va. — Buttons, Flo- rists, have been incorporated with a capital ijtock of .$10,000. by G. L. Sut- ton, president, and Mrs. R. T. Lester. Extra Good, Well-Rooted Plants. From 2-iu. pots, J2.00 per 100; SIS.UO per 1000. BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES. A speclalEood strain; lrom2-in. pots, S.3.50 per 100. LETTUCE, Grand Rapids Forcing, $1.00 per ICOO; S8.DU per 10,000. Elmer Rawlings, allegany?n. y . GERANIUMS S. A. Watt, at .tlS.Ofl per 1000, up to Nov. 1st. Other Tarieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. 1st. S. A. Nutt and Buchner..at $18.00 per 1000 Poitevine and Ricard at 22.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR. Lancaster, pa. CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST Clirynanthemnni Novelties Mr Spedaltj Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculate Shrubs Raspberries, Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Pater Botilender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Ohio Mention the American Florist when writina 638 The American Florist. Oct. 11, Now Is the Time to Push Plants Our stock contains the best finished and largest assortment of foliage and flowering plants in this country. Quicken your sales with a sample order for the fall opening. Craig Quality Ferns, Dracaenas, Areca, Crotons, Pandanus and Ficus will bring you profitable business. Order now. ROBT. CRAIG CO., NoS^k, 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Lancaster County Florists' Association. The following from- this city and vicinity accompanied by friends made the trip to White Marsh, MA., October 2, the occasion being an inspection of the establishment of R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co. : Ira Landis, J. Wade Galey. A. K. Rolirer, John Shreiner, Fred Ritchy, Cliarles M. Weaver and Albert M. Herr, accompanied by their wives; D. Irwin Herr, Clias. B. Herr, Harry K. Rohrer, Edward Rohrer, Amos Rolirer, Walter Denlinger, Emanuel Shreiner, and others, the party numbering 44 in all. The day opened with a promise of rain, which undoubtedly deterred sev- eral from malting the trip, but the sun made its appearance in the afternoon and the ride through about 70 miles of delightfully picturesque country, was thoroughly enjoyed. Harry Rohrer acted as pilot and the journey was made in exactly three liours. After being received by Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, the former tooli the party over the fields of dahlias and cannas, all of which are in magnificent shape and an attempt to name all of merit would be to issue a catalogue. If Mr. Vincent'.s enthusiasm could be instilled into the general public, this United States would be one solid plantation of dahlias, and the results go to show what can be done by a man thoroughly in love with his work. The trial grounds were an especial attraction, as here all new sorts are tested, and when found wanting, are discarded, and to pass the test, they must have real merit. Next to the trial grounds is a block of some 2,000 seed- lings, a grand sight, and some very fine flowers, but none that will be intro- duced as this firm must see a decided improvement over any known existing variety before they will offer it to the trade, and it certainly is a standard that should be followed by all novelty producers. Cannas come second to the dahlias, but from the acreage grown, they are a business of their own, and with a few exceptions, they made a wonderful sliowing. In the greenhouses, geraniums load the way and are here by the million In remarkably fine shape; in fact, the bed- ding stock all looked well, with lantanas and coleus coming next in quantity to the geraniums, but other stock such as double petunias, salvias, etc., are all grown in big block-s. The trouble at this establishment is that things are grown in such high numbers, that a batch of 5,000 looks small in compari- son to the house after house filled with geraniums. One range of houses was filled with ferns in variety, and in Va- rious stages of growth, so that the buyer could certainly find what he wants here. In the same block are the pompon chrysanthemums, not in as large a quantity as they were several years ago, but in good condition. The annual dahlia show of the firm was opened on this day, and it in itself is worth a visit from any one within a radius of .500 miles, just to see the pos- sibilities of the dahlia as a cut flower ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 214-inch Smilax plants $2.75 $25.00 .214-ineb Snapdragons, white, pink and yellow 5.00 48.00 4-inch Marquerites, white and yellow 15.00 25.000 Vincas, field grown 8.00 75.00 lu.OOO Bench Ferns, 5 varieties, $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J. Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Improved Bird's Eye -AND- Christmas Joy Peppers Out of 2M-m- pots at $6.00 per 100. Grown from selected stock. GENISTAS Very bushy, 8-inch at $26.00 per 100. 4}^-jnch at $50.00 per 100. A. L. MILLER, Jamaica, N. Y. If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON PERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "fStfE"" Carnatioo Laddie Rooted Cuttings, Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. S8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Order now A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. proposition, for they were all shown here from the wonderful picture and frame worked out with such skill that some of the lay people with us thought it was a picture. Fred Ritchy, Harry K. Rohrer and Chas. B. Herr went to Baltimore with their machines, and tripped through Druid Hill park, stopping at the "Zoo" where Chas. B. Herr delivered a fine lecture on animal life. Dn the way back to Lancaster, they had a picnic lunch at historical Belair, and reached home about 8 p. m., the more prosaic ones getting back about 6 p. m. All united in pronouncing it a grand day and a wonderful trip, and a unanimous vote of sympathy was extended to the stay at homes. Albert M. Herk. THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- .taius many chapters (covering all sides of I growing, propagating [storing, etc., and also some pagesofvalnable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Jos. Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Grower of Kentias. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Orchids If you want Orchids for any purpose what- ever, we solicit your inquiries and orders for same. We do not grow or handle anything els© but orchids. Special lists on application. LAGER & HURRELIj, Sanuult, N. J. 1919. The American Florist. 639 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. AliYSSUM. Alyssnm. Double Giant. 2-incb. .$2.00 pei- 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2^/,i-in., 3?^e; S-in., 1\'-ic\ ■4-in.. 12y.e. Sprengeri, 3-in., 7c. Cash. L. .T. ROWB, Titusville. Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, j^reen. 10-in. tubs. 20 to 24-iu. liigh, $5 to $S; 12-in. tubs, 22 to 28-in. high. 5>8 to $10 each. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Luininosa and Prima Donna, 2^4- in.. $6.00 pM- 100: $50.00 per 1000. Wm. !■'. KastiEg Co., . 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo. N. Y. Begonia (pink) in bloom. Fine for Xmas. 4-in., ISe. Cash. L. ,T. UOWE. Titusville. Pa. BOXWOOD. CHOICE BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchaDt.iT>Te fancy tips Dwarf \'ariety. Quality guarantee 120. 0<> White Wonder 12.50 120.00 Crystal White 12.50 120.00 Pink- Nancy 12.50 120.00 Pink Enchantress 12.50 120.00 Alice 12.50 120.00 .ikeburst 12.50 110.00 Rosette WMi llO.oo Miss Theo 12.50 120.00 Enchantress Supreme 15.00 140 00 Red— <3d Cheer 11.00 100.00 Beacon 12.60 120.00 Thenanthos 11.00 loO 00 -M. C. GUNTERBFRG Wholesale Florist r.unrtolph & State Sts. Chicago, III. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS lOO 1.000 White Wonder $12.00 $110.00 .Matchless 11.00 100.00 Bonfire 10.00 90.00 Victory 10.00 90.00 WIETOR BROS. Wholesale Florists 30 East Randolph St., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1000 Albert Roper $7.50 $60.00 Alice 7.50 tiO.OO Rosette 7.50 tiO.OO Good Cheer 7.50 60.00 I'ETEK KEINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 E. Randolph St.. Chicago Carnation Laddie, rooted cuttings. .Tan. 1st delivery. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. \. F. Longren. 4240 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Carnations: rooted cuttings. Laddie, $90.00 per 1000. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CUT BLOOMS. C.\N supply from date on until end of NOV. Large blooms, white, yel- low, pink, red, first size, $4 per dozen: medium. $3, small $2 per doz. IN very large quantities if wanted: .50 smallest lot shipped. STOCK PLANTS. line stools G. GLOW. E. FROST. G. QUEEN. MARIGOLD. CHKY- snLnR.\, MRS. poeiil:mann. smith's im- i'KRIAL. PACIFIC sn'REME, LILLIAN DOTY. nAKV.\RD. MdUGAN. .lOS. FOLEY, CHAS. RAZER. IVORV SUPREME. 1>0NA- TELLO. DIANA. BONAFFON. W. I50NAF- KON. M. DEAN. OCONTO, AUTOCRAT, EARLY SNOW NAGOYA, CIIADWICKS, HELEN FRICK. SEIDEWITZ. RED SEIDK- WITZ. GODFREY. MERZA. CRYSTAL GEM. DEC. GEM. .1. H. SILi.W, NEIVENS. and many others. $1 per dozen. $6 per 100. $50 per 1000; can be assorted 10 or more of a kind. ORDER now — will ship as soon as bloom cut. C.S.,SH witli orders please. FRONT STREET GREBJNHOUSES. FRONT STREET GREENPORT, N. Y. Cbrvsautbemums in all leading varieties. Write for list. Elmer D, Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. DAISIES. Daisies. Bellis Monstrosa. pink or white: also Txins-fellow and Snowball; fine strong plants: $3.00 ner 1.000: $S 25 per 3.000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Pot grown: shipped without ?iots. Boston and Scottii. 4-in., $3.00 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; .$35.00 per 1(X). K. Vincent. Jr, & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Ferns. Victory. A new and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. For sizes aud prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue. * F. R. Picrson. Tarrytown, N. Y. Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-incb pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H, FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J, Ferns. Boston 4-in.. 20c and 25c. Bench grown, ready for G-in. Strong. 50c. C:ish. I.. .T. ROWE, Titusville. Pa. FERNS. Fancy Ferns, special picked. C. A. Knehn. YAYJ. Fine St.. St. Louis. Mo. FREESIAS. Freesias Purity. V^ to '',4-in., $1.25 per 100. .$10 00 per 1,000; % to %-in.. $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1.000: %-in. and up. $2.25 per 100, .$20.00 per 1.000. A. Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Freesias Imp. Purity 9s-V,-in., ,$6.00; V>-in. plump, $8.00 per 1000. Colored (Fardel's), separate colors, $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. .Mixed, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Preesia Purity. %-%-in,. $9.60 per 1,000: %-%-in., $15.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelstty ft Co.. 50 Park Place. New York. N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, 75.000 at reduced price. Nutt, Castellane and others; extra strong plants, 4- in. 12y,c; 3V.-iu., 9c; 3-iu.. 7y.c; 2V.-in., 4%c; aVi-in., SyjC. L. J. ROWE, Titusville, Pa. Geraniums. Nutt and tJasteUaine, 2^i-iu.. 3ViC. .$30 per 1000: S-in.. 4W.c, $40 per 1000. Cash. L. J. ROWl?, Titusville, Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, $15.00 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Best HYDRANGEAS Strong, healthy field-grown plants. French varieties, $20.00 per 100. ELI CROSS Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hydrangea, Otaska and French, pot grown, n-iu., 30c: 6-in., 35c. Cash. L. J. ROWE, Titusville, Pa. IVIES. Ilardv Euglisli Ivy. S^troug plants fix)ni 3-iD., $3.50 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., . White Marsh. Md. KENTIAS. Kentla Belmoreana. Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2%-in. pots at $16.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H, FIESSER, 711-741 Bamll- ton Ave., North Bergen, N. J. NARCISSUS. NARCISSUS BULBS, HOIiLAND STOCK Fine bulbs and many double nosed. Per 100 Emperor % 4.00 Sir Watkin 4.00 Gloria Mundi 4.00 Golden Spur 4.00 Madam De Graff 4.50 Glory of Leiden 5.50 Glory of Noordwijk 8.00 King Alfred — Double Rose 20.00 King Alfred— Round Bulb 12.00 Spring Glory — Very Early 12.00 White Lady 3.00 HOME GROWN 20,000 mixed, containing Emperor, Krapress, Sir Watkin, Barri Conspicuus, Sulphur Phoenix aud others, $10.00 per 1000. Cash please. TAIT BROTHERS. P. O. Box 556 BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About It. 640 The American Florist. Oct. 11, NARCISSUS. Narcissus. Emperor, double nose. $45.00; Vic- toria, 130.00; Vaugliiin'3 Xmas Glory. $40.00; Trumpet Major, $25.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Narcissus Paper White Graudflora. K'eady for immediate shipment. Write for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc., 32 Broadway, New Yorlt. Narcissus. Chinese, per mat of 120 bulbs, $8.40; per basket of 30 bulbs, $2.40. French Paper White Grandllflora. Write for prices. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yorlc. ORCHIDS. HASSAIX & CO., orchid growers and raisersi Southgate, London, England. Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cattleyas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Orchids of all kinds, established and semi- established. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. PAIiMS. Palms, high class, and novelties In decorative plants. Robert Craig Co., Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa. PANSIES, Pansy Plants, strong and stockv. "Suoerb Strain," $4.00 per 1,000; 3,000 for $11.25: 5,000 for $17.50. Cash, These plants and strain will please you. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. PEONIES. Festiva Maxima, Over 2,000 six year clumps, grown for quality of flower. Strong, healthy plants that will pleaao your customers, at rea- sonable prices. WM. J. MACKBNSEN, Yardley. Pa. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconicas. Rosea, Applo Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 2%-in. pots at $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. Primula Obconica. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Primula Malacoides. Pine, strong seedlings, $2.00 per 100. B. H. TUCKHART. Northumber- land. Pa. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings. $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. For Sale. The following Rose Plants. 900 21^-ln. Cecile Brunner; 400 2%-in. Ward. These are Eood plants, POEHLMANN BROS. CO. Morton Grove, Illinois Roses. New for 1920. Pilgi-im. Criisader and Mrs. John Cook. For further paiticulars write. A. N. Pierson, Inc.. Cromwell, Conn. SEEDS. SgcOs, High Grade. We specialize in beans, carrot, lettuce, onion, parsnip, radish, salsify, spinach, named and mixed nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Atasca- dero Seed Company, Atascadero. Calif. Seeds. Specialties in variety. Onion, carrot, beet, radish and parsnip. Contract prices mailed on request. R. C, McGill & Co.. wholesale seed growers, San Francisco, Calif. Seeds. Pedigree and selected stocks of ruta- baga, turnip, cabbage, Savoy cabbage, beet and mangel; flower seeds. Write for special prices. Kelway & Sou. Langport, Eng. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, canta- loupe, watermelon, squash aud pumpkin seed; sugar, flint and field corn. J, C. Robinson Seed Co., Waterloo. Neb. SEEDS. Seeds. Tomato, pepper, eggplant, squash, pumpkin, cucumber and watermelon seed and field corn on contract. liTdgar F. Hurff. Swedes- boro^ N, J. Seeds. Contract growers of cucumber, musk- melon, squash and pumpkin ; sweet flint and dert corn. The C. Herbert Coy Seed Co., "Val- ley, Neb. Seeds. Rhodes grass, Paspalum grass. Soudan grass. Couch. Prairie grass. Red Top grass. H. A. Peterson. Ltd.. Brisbane, Queensland, Aus- tralia. Seeds, Sweet, flint and dent corn, cucumber, musk aud watermelon, pumpkin and squash. Western Seed & Irrigation Co., Fremont. Neb. Seeds, specialties; Pepper, eggplant, tomato, vine seed and field corn. George R. Pedrick & Son, contract seed growers, Pedricktown, N. J. Seed, Beet, sweet corn, bean, onion seta* potato. Prices will be quoted upon application, S. D. Woodruff & Sons, 82 Dey St.. New York. Surplus Stocks. The new plant quaran- tine ^ives greatly in- creased value to many kinds of surplus stock heretofore considered of little account, espec- ially bulbs and plants. You can quickly turn such surpluses into cash by advertising here. Seeds. Growers for the trade: Beans, peas, sweet corn^ onion, turnip, radish, beet, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn. Seeds. Peas, beans, corn and vegetable of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds. J. Bolglano & Sou. Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sts., Baltimore, Md. Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena in variety. Waldo Rohnert, GiUoy, Calif. Seed. "Vegetable and flower, of every descrip- tion. Tlie W. W. Barnard Co., 231-235 W. Mad- ison Street, Chicago. Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for cata logue. Everette R. Peacock Co.. 4013 Milwau kee Ave., Chicago. Seeds. Specialties: Beets; mangoes, carrots cabbages, celeries, parsley, parsnips, turnips R. & M. Godineau, Augers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet pea, and nasturtium a specialty. Routzabn Seed Co. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds. Growers of selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peas, etc, C. C. Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif, SEEDS, Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and market gardeners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose. Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway. Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish S'eed Co., Carpinteria. Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties, I. N. Simon & Son. 438 Market Street. Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed . Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co., Norwalk. Ohio. SMIIiAX. Smilax. Extia good strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-in. pots, $2.00 per 100; SIS.OO per 1000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. STRAWBERRY PliANTS. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 75 varieties. Also a complete stock of other fruits, ornamentals, etc. Catalog with wholesale prices sent to florists. L. G, TINGLE. 102 Railroad Ave., Pittsville. Md. TULIPS. Tulips. All high grade stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'ork. MISCEULANEOUS. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., S3.00. The Bxcell Laboratories. 115 B. South Water St.. Department A. Chicago. For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectl.v adapted for botli outside and inside growing conditions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St.. Chicago. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fltchburg, Mass. Hanging baskets, plain wire. lO-in., $1.75: 12-ln.. $2.25: 14-ln., $3.00: 16-in.. $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St„ Detroit. Mich. Mastica. Used for glazing greenhouses: 1 gal. cans. $2.25. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Mo. Refrigerators. Write for cataloene. Buck- binder Bros., Room 731, 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- cago. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co., Lansing, Mich. HiU's Evergreens. Best for over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nur- sery Co. Box 404, Dundee, 111. Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured by CLAY & SON, Stratford, London. England. If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 1919. The American Florist. 641 MISCEIil/ANEOUS. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co., 809 BxcbaBge Ave., U. S. Yards, Chicago. Nursery stoclc of all desrlptioDs. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes. J6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Printery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Safepack. The Ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills, Boston. U. S. A. Catalogues. Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place, Chicago. Baskets of every description. "Write for cat- alogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Drcer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Kiverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer. 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. P1.0RISTS' SUPPIylES. Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue. Giblin & Co., Dtica, N. Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago. Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 60,000, $8.75. W. J. Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroescbell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St., Chicago, Greenhouse glass. Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton, Ind. Cut flower boxes. Pliiladelphla. Pa. Edwards Folding Box Co., ANT EXTERMINATORS. PBKCO-BRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR docs kill them. Ask for prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. CARNATION STAPI.E8. Carnation staples, 35c per l.OOO, 3.000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- field, Mass. Pillsbury Carnation Staples, l.COO for 35c; 3,000 for $1, I, L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111. FLORISTS' SUPPMES, We handle a general line of florists' supplies. rjbtKins. chiffons and wire designs, etc. Joseph Zlska & Song, 175 N, Wabash Ave., Chicago. Everything the best in florists' supplies. H. Bayersrtorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Ererytbing In florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co., 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all kinds of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Flt greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St., Dayton, O, Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Success INSEOnCIDKS. It Puts Its Shoulder to the Wheel. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 310O S. Spauiding Ave.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts, etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schilio Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St., Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It will pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kalser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y, Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond, Ind, PERCO - BRAND INSECTICIDES. A OT-ANDARDIZED, COMPLETE AND INBXr PENSIVE LINE. ASK FOB PRICES. PERFECTION CHEJMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Aphine, $1 per qt.: $2.00 per gal. Fungine, $1 per qt.; .?3.50 per gal. Vermine. $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co.. Mad- ison, N. J. LABELiS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village, N. H. POTS AND PANS We have a half-million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regu- lar prices; 2y4-in.. $5.53; 2ya-in,, $6.50; 3-in-, $8.45; 3V.-in.. $10.40. Less 25 per cent; No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO.. 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Mode of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen in a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co.. Omaha, Neb. Red pots, hanging baskets, lawn vases, jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogue and prices. Florist Speci.ilty Co., Idaville. Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Keed Pot- tery Co. South Zanesville, 0. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, .Mass. STAKES. Headquarters for wire and cane stakes. Write for prices. THE W." W. BARNARD CO.. 231- 235 W. Madison St., Chicago. WEED EXTERMINATORS. PERCO - BRAND POWDERED WEED BTX- TBRMINATOR. INEXPENSIVE. EFFICIENT. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A WASHINGTON ST.. FLUSHING, N. Y, WIRE DESIGNS. Mtrs. of wire designs for 35 years, for list. Joseph Zlska & Sons, Chicago. Write WHOIiESALE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. -imling Co.. E. C, Chicago. Angermueller Co., Geo. H.. St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros.. Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, II. G., St. Louis, Mo. Brenner, Edward. New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. C'o.jn. J. J,, Inc., New York. Krne & Company. Chicago. Foerster Co.. Joseph, Chicago. Ford, M. C. New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment. H. E.. New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 642 The American Florist. Oct. 11. And get that glazing job done now, while the opportunity is at band . And why not make the job worth while by using the only worth-while material, which has been tried and recommended by representative greenhouse men all over the country? W% Km ^% fUt /% lU I T W* '^ ^^^ material you should use for results, which will also put quite a crimp in yonr ■^ E^ 1% 1^1 ^^ 1^ ■ ■ iL^ season's coal bill. We offer you this excellent material as follows: Black White 6 Gallon Cans '. $1.85 per gal.; $0.21 per lb. IB Gallon Kegs l.TS per gal.; .18 per lb. 38 Gallon Barrels 1.65 per gal.; .17 per lb. One gallon of Permanite weighs approximately 10 lbs. Send Us Your Orders— We Will Ship Promptly. "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUttT" "^"^"^'^^^S^^'^L'^f^^iu^i supplies Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania AVHOIiESAIiE CUT FliOWERS. I'^itterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. Hart. George E.. Rochester, N. Y. Henshaw Floral Co., lue.. New York, Hentz & Nash. Inc.. New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. .Tones, Percy. Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co., The. New York. Keesler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl. Geo. A.. Pekin, 111. Macbie. William, New York. Mcealhim Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi, Panl. New York. Millang, Joseph A.. New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser, Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia. Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange. Pierson, A. N.. Inc., Ci-omwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co.. Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlniann Bros. Co., Chicago. Ppllwoxth Co.. C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas. Geo. J., New York, Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A, L.. Chicago Held. Edward.. Philadelphia, Pa. Roinber- George. Chicago. Weinberg, Peter, Chicago. Rice Bros., Minneapolis, Minn. Riedel & Meyer, Inc.. New York, RuBch & Co.. Gust.. Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan. W. F., New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C, New York. The Long Island Floral Co.. Brookl.vn. N. Y. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H., Madison, N. J. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist. Inc.. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaughan, A. L,, & Co.. Chicago. Weiland & Uisch Co.. Chk-ago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co,, Chicago. Young & Co., A, L., New York. Young & Co.. John. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. jniiiMiiiiiiMnMiiiinrMiMiiMnMiiMiiMiiiiiiiiinMntniiiiiiiniinMniinMiitiiiijniiuiiiMiiiiiiniiiiiiiuHnMMtiiiMiiMi:iiiiMn[iiuut'MiiiiiiiiiitiHtuiHiniiiniinMuiin^^ I In the Erection of I (FOLEY GREENHOUSES I Only the Best of Material Is Used. I I In designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house I I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- | I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating^system . t THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. Designer Builders Heating Engineers Main Office and Factory 3100 S. Spanlding Ave. Chicago, ni. Downtown Office State-lakt BMg. ViiniiiMiniiiiiiiunniHMiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiii'inuMitiiiiiiiiiiiiMiniiitiiiniiiiiniiiriinMininniinuiriiuiiniiiiiinriiiiiiiiiinMniiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinrniiiiinii' FOR RESULTS USE MASTER BRAND Prepared [Concentrated Manures They are Nature's Master Soil Builders They will give lasting results and are perfectly adaptable for both outside ;ind inside growing conditions. MASTER BRAND PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE 2J^% 1U% 13^% VINE and PLANT MANURE 5)^% 2% 1% Quotations on any quantity and all information furnished upon application. The Proto-Feed and Guano Company^ Ker Brand K^ 4121 S. LaSalle Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Guaranteed Analysis Ammonia Phos. Acid Potash 2yz% GREENHOUSE LUMBER "ALL-HEART" CYPEESS WORKED TO SHAPES. HOTBED SASH. PECKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. The FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance of that State, and for 32 years has been considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O. H. It is safety in insurance. ^*to JOHN G. ESLER, secretary, SADDLE RIVER, N. J., for particulars. If You Do No! Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 643 15% to 25% moisture in air dried manures but it is there in nearly every bag. Paper lined bags sound mighty nice but that excess moisture will pay for paper liners and leave a good profit beside. You foot the bill. PuLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized C/qTTLE SHREbbEb Cattle Is dried in high temperature direct heat rotary dryers and every ba^ is practically bone dry. They are sterilized too and that means cleaner beds with less weeds and g i-asses to pull by hand and no chance of fungus or disease that may cost your w^hole crop. Order by name ^WIZARD BRAND — for nearly fifteen years the standard of quality and service in concentrated manures. Your supply house can ship WIZARD BRAND if you insist or w^e will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload with freight rate promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., N^.32j,m?n^tockj^ards. Chicago, 111. \ir7E are in position to '" be of service to you for anything you may re- quire in the line of Greenhouse Fittings. You are going to require some of this material this fall so get our catalog at once. Advance Co. Richmond, Ind. $6.00 1,000 Letterheads] 1,000 Envelopes j Good Stock— Send Cash with order. No samples sent unless postage is enclosed. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 548 Sooth Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. We Prim Everything CUT FLOWER BOXESi EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA. PA. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOK CATALOG Buchbinder Bros. H 8, ImSalle St,, Room 731, CHICAGO, ILL. 3f«»Mon the American FloHst when writing Are Your Greenhouses READY? Authorities all over the country are sounding the warn- ing of an even heater scarcity of food-stuffs this coming season. Can you supply the public demand t And too, prices on greenhouse material are lower now than they will be nt- xt spring, for supplies are becoming more limited each day. CALLAHAN CUT-TO-FIT GREENHOUSES The most econoraiciil way of building a real quality greenhouse, a house practically designed for the com- mercial grower. Made of Selected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, cut to exact measure, with plans so simple any carpenter can set them up perfectly. Individual members d signed to he practical for making repairs. Quotations on your needs given promptly. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Tor your hot beds. The Sash that means added safety for your plants. Catjilog on request. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co. 3026 Foarth St., DAYTON, OHIO PERMANITE in stock for immediate shipment. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. UANUFACTCRBD BY CLAY & SON. STRATFORD. LONDON, ENGLAND REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Bth St., NEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers In Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, $2,86; 60,000, $9.76. Hanufaotored by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale ty Dealers. 644 The American Florist. Oct. 11, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 64^ Allen] K ^23 Alpha Floral '"o 627 AmericanBulbCo I AmlingECCo 619 Anderson S A 627 Aneermueller G H Co 620 Aphine Mfg Co Ill Astoria Florist 626 Atascadrfro Seed o.63l Avenue Floral Co... 628 Baer Julius (i!7 BarnaidWWCo 635 Barnes W J 627 Bassett&Washburn.6l2 Baumer Aug- 629 Baur Window Glass Co IV PayersdorferH&Co 621 Begerow's. 626 Berger Bros 62 ' Berning H G 6in Blackistoneinc 629 Bodger i & Sons Co. 6 ''5 Bohlender P & Sons. 637 Bolgiano I & son. ..6^1 Bramley&Son ..629 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 639 Breitmeyer's J Sons, 626 Brenner Edward .,..622 Broadway Florist ..627 Brown A J Seed Co .630 B^nwn Bag Filling Machine Co (.33 Bryan Alonzo] 6^8 Buchbinder Bros .. 64* Buckhee H W 628 BudlongCo J A.... 617 Burpee W A Co 632 California Florists ..627 Callahan Duo Glazed Co ;; 643 f'azan A B 6 '8 Central Floral Co . 629 Central Refrigerator . & Equioment Co..6;4 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 644 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 615 Clark E B Seed Co.. 6.33 Clarke's Sons D . .625 Clay &Son 643 Coan J J 623 Conard & Jones Co.. 636 Cooke Geo H 629 Cowee W J 64 ( Coy HC Seed Co ...633 Craig Robt Co 6?8 Danker Fred A 628 DardsChas 625 Diitsch A & Co V Doescher A H 617 Dominion Floral Go. 626 DornerF&SonsCo.637 Drakos Co 625 Dreer H A Til 644 Duluth Floral Co... 628 DunlopJohnH 626 Dwelle- Kaiser Co... It' Eble Charles 625 EdwardsFold'gBox.643 Elm rityNursCo...6?6 Erne & Co 618 Evans A W B 626 Excell Laboratories. II EyresHG 627 Fallon Florist 628 Florist 'Specialty Co. Ill Florists' Hail '\ssn..642 Foerster Co Joseph .614 Foley Greenhouse ^MfgCo 642 Ford M C h23 Ford William P 623 Fox J M & Son Inc .627 Frauenfelder C 628 Freeman Mrs J B . .627 FreyC H 628 Frey & Frey 628 Friedman 629 Froment H E 623 Futterman B-os 622 Galvin Thos F 627 Gasser I M Co 626 General Bulb Co... 633 Giblin & To HI Gnatt Ove Co The'.!!624 GodiaeauR& M....6.3S Goldstein 1 623 GorhamPrinteryTnc.643 GrakelowChas H.. 626 GrandRapids FloCo.62S Grimm & Gorly 629 Gude Bros 6?S Habermehl'sSons JJ.628 Hardesty & Co. 627 Hatrison'^Nurseries.636 Hart George B 62* Hart Henry 6'6 Haven Seed Co The. 63^ Heacock Jos Co 6'8 Heinl JohnG & Son. 628 Henderson A & ' o-. \ Henderson Lewis 626 Henrv Co The John. 619 Henshaw Floral Co.f;23 Hentz & N^sh (^'"i Herr .'Mbert M f,■?,^ Hess & Swoboda....626 Hession f^Tl Hews & Co A H. ..Jit Hill D Nursery Co .616 Hogewoniny & Sons f^32 Hollywood Gardens f^2^ Holm & Olson (^i^ Holton&HunkelCo (;?i ^*ort Advertiser ^44 "ort Trade Journal. 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Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A. is a purely TRADE me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham. Notts. Address EDITORS OP "H. A.," LOAVDHAM, NOTTS. ENGLAND. Mention the American Florist when loriting ^•niniiiiiilmiimiiiiiiiniiniiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiimiiiiimiiiii: Bailey's I New Standard | I Cyclopedia I 1 of Horticflltore I SIX SPLENDID VOI/UMES Price, $6.00 Per Volume Carriage paid to auy part of the United States. I American Florist Co. | I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO | ^iiiiMiiiiiHimimiimiimiiMiiiiimiiuiimiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiHir imBTica is "ths Praw of the I/bssbI; thers may be mare cam fart Rmidships, but wb sfb thB Srst to touch Unknau/n Seas,' Vol. LIII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 18, 1919. No. 1637 TheAmerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Kntered as Second Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act ol March 3, 1879. Published Evert Satukdat et AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada. $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2.50. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3, 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 410 S. Dearborn St .Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — J. F. .\3Imann. Edwardsville, III., President; E. A. FETTaRs, Detroit, Mich., Vice- President; John YonNo, 1170 Broadway, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb., Treas. OFFICERS- Elect— A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N.Y., President; P, C. W. Brown, Cleveland, C, Vice- President; John Young, New York, Secretary; J. J. Hesb, Omaha, Neb,, Treasurer. The thirty-8i-\th annual convention will be held at Cleveland, C, August, 1920. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition,* New York, November 6-7, 1919. Officers: Wji. W. Vert, Qteenwioh, Conn., President; C. W. John- son, 2242 W. lOeth Street, Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January 21-22, 1920. Ofpioerb: Theo. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A.F.J. Baur, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. OFFICERS — Robert Ptle, West Grovo, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins, Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President; E. A. White, Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; Harry O. May. Summit, S, J.. Treasurer. FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION. Officers— E. Q. Hill, Richmond, Ind., Presi dent; J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111., Vice- President; John G. Eslek, Saddle River, N. J.. Secretary; James HTAcncK, Wyncote, Pa., Treas- urer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual exhibition, June 1920. Officers — G, W. Kekr Doylestown, Pa., President; Wsi. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASS'N. Annual Meeting at Buffalo, N. Y., October 14-15, 1919. Officers-Elect— Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., President; Irwin Berter- mann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo., Treasurer. Directors Elected-Wm. J. Smyth, Chicago; Karl P. Baum, Knoxville, Tenn.; W. W. Gammage, London, Ont. Next Annual Meeting at Indianapolis, Ind. A Record-Breaking: Attendance. The Florist.s' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation made no mistake in the selec- tion of BufCalo, N. Y., as the convention city for 1919, as the entire local trade acted as a unit in their welcome, and had paved the v.ay in showing' the citizens what an imi^iortant event this was to be, by featuring the meeting with over two full pages of advertising by the various stores, showing the manner in which the work is carried out. There was also a full page story, entitled, "Cupid, Flowers and Florists," which, in detail, in a very newsy vein, de- scribed how flowers could be sent any- where in America, and, in fact, over the entire world, as fast as electricity could carry the message. This was il- lustrated with a telegraph pole, either -side, connected at the top of the page with wires across, from whicli was fall- ing a shower of roses. Winged Cupids were seen scattering the flowers. .\t the bottom, on one side, .a young man was writing a telegram, while on the other, a young' lady was receiving a box from a florist's messenger. The draw- ing, Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson's idea, was splendidly carried out, and the whole article remarkably well written. Floral Messages to Many Cities. The board of directors were on hand on Monday and held two sessions, at which the work of the meeting's was worked out. One idea that met with favor by all the members, was the send- ing by telegraph of a box or basket of flowers to the mayor or executive officer in the various home cities and towns of the members, with a card inscribed, "Say it With Flowers." Greeting from the Florists'. Telegraph Delivery Asso- ciation in session in Buffalo. Many orders for these were sent out on the wire Tuesday night. It is thought that splendid publicity of the work of the association through notices in local pa- pers can be obtained in this way, if the home guard follow it up. Opening: of the Convention. The meeting of the association was held in the dining room of the Hotel Iroquois, which had been elaborately decorated with palms, fern,s, southern smilax and dahlias. A large wreath of fruit and flowers, six feet in diameter, was a prominent feature. The oflicers of the association were seated on the platform. The convention was' called to order by Wallace H. Eiss, and the Rev. -■Arthur Gordan offered the invocation. Mr. Eiss, on behalf of the local florists' club, welcomed the delegates, praised the work of the association and stated that a local publicity campaign, involv- ing an expenditure of .fS,000 to .$10,000 was well under way. He then intro- duced Mayor George T. Buck, who ex- tended a warm welcome, after referring to the comfort and pleasure that all peo- ple found in flowers, and the delight it must be to be constantly associated with them; He passed a fitting compliment when he said: "When 1 look in your faces, I can see that you are as live a.s the wires over which you send your messages." Charles H. Grakelow, Phil- adelphia, Pa., thanked the m.ayor for his cordial reception, saying the asso- ciation had made no mistake in coming to Buffalo. President Gude then had the members introduce themsolves-hy the Rotarian plan, cacli arising an-d an- nouncing his name and city. The presi- dent then delivered his annu;\l address 646 The Americais Florist. Oct. 18, W. J. Palmer, Buffalo, N. Y. Director Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association which was full of excellent ideas for the advancement of the association. His suggestions reg-arding Sunday and earh- closinghours were vigorouslyapplauded. At the close, he was given an ovation, all standing. Philip Breitmeyer pro- nounced the address the hest he had ever listened to and thanked God fo}- liaving given the world such men a.'i President Gude, as there were few who have the patience to serve their fellow- men as he has done, and then asked those present to again stand in his hon- or. Philip Breitmeyer, Irwin Berter- mann and W. J. Smyth were named a committee to report on the several recommendations in the president's ad- dress and also on a letter containin.5 suggestions as to the association's work, presented by DeForrest Ludwig. Pitts- burgh, Pa. Secretary Pochelon then read his re- port, which with his livewire sugges- tions constantly interpolated, proved very interesting. He is a firm believer in publicity, and is especially proud of the membership of the association in this respect. He stated that this was the "tin wedding" of the organization, and produced a wonderful shower bovi- quet of tin utensils, also a large dishpan and flour sifter, which at his sugges- tion were passed around by Charles Grakelow, Irwin Bertermann and Her- man P. Knoble to be filled with money for the publicity fund of the Society of American Florists. The first deposit was a check by Max Schling, New York, his contribution being .$100, and in a few moments the committee reported a total of $705, which was turned over to Treasurer Rock to be presented to Sec- I'ptary John Young of the S. A. P. Sec- retary Pochelon told how Philip Breit- meyer had saved the Florists' Telegraph Delivery when all others believed it to be a sinking ship. It has now grown to :l membership numbering 1,200 with new applications being received daily. As a means of keeping the name of the urganization always to the fore, he urged that all letters should carry be- fore the signature, "Yours for More F. T. D. Co-operation." He said there should be a home of the F. T. D. in every ilower store. He earnestly urged every member to study the question- naire, as It was absohitely necessary to get statistics of the business. 0£ the 1,200 questionnaires sent out, 217 re- turned reported business amounting to .$125,000, so that, figured proportion- tionately, if all had answered, the total volume would reach between .$2,000,000 and .$3,000,000. Max Schling here presented a large arrangement of flow- ers in a tin frame to Secretary Poche- lon, the "mother of the association," for her tin wedding. Miss Louise Gude, the youngest of the family, then recited a poem, "Is Anybody Happier?" She is a little artist and was warmly ap- plauded. George Stumpp, Sr., was then introduced and given a seat on the plat- form. Secretary John Young, who had arrived from New York, was announced and said the New York Florists' Club had appropriated .$500 for the publicity fund. He praised the wonderful enthu- siasm of the members at the F. T. D. meeting. President Gude then ap- pointed Herman P. Knoble, Henry Penn, J. C. Harper, Miss Amelia Gude H. G. Dillcmuth, Toronto, Ont. Director Florists' Tclegr.iph Delivery Association. and Miss Gammage a committee on the F. T. D. window decorations, and as elsewhere mentioned it was directed that flowers in the name of the associa- tion be sent to mayors of the various cities represented by membership. The telegrams were sent out by S. A. Ander- son, each florist filling the order to do so at his own expense. Flowers were also sent to Mrs. J. A. Valentine in memory of her late husband, and also to the Prince of Wales, the king and queen of Belgium and Cardinal Mercier. The session adjourned at 1 p. m. to have a photograph taken and enjoy a splen- did luncheon as the guests of the Buffalo Florists' Club. Afternoon Session full of Interest. The afternoon session opened at 2 o'clock. President Gude reading a tele- gram from the Redondo Floral Co., Los Angeles, Calif., in which Director A. F. Borden extended greetings. President Gude also called the attention of those present to a magnificent array of floral pieces at the opening of the new La Fayette bank, a short distance from the meeting, which was well worth a visit. The place for the 1920 meeting brought invitations from eight cities, Chicago receiving warm support, but Indianapolis, Ind., was finally chosen, for which Irwin Bertermann warmly thanked the members. Nomination of Officers. Philip Breitmeyer was the unani- mous choice for president, when nom- inations for oflicers were called for. while Irwin Bertermann, who stated hr greatly appreciated the honor, vigor- ously declined the ofiice of vice-pre-^i- dent. He was, however, the only nom- inee. Directors, three to be elected, were named as follows : W. J. Smyth. J. W. Grandy, Jr., Karl P. Baum, Max Schling, G. E. M. Stumpp, Jr., W. W. Gammage, George Schultz, Fred C. Weber, .Jr., O. J. Olson and Vincent Gorly. Following the nominations, Vincent Gorly presented a list of cut flowers suitable for each month in the year, with expressions, for which he desired the approval of the association as a standard list for the language of flow- ers. After discussion, this was referred to the board of directors. The presi- dent then read the prizes for the F. T. D. windows as follows : A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, electric fountain, .$225; Paul R. Klingsporn, Chicago, $100; Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., $100. A vote of thanks was given the donors for their helpful co-operation. Philip Breitmeyer then brought up the subject of compensation for the hard working and wonderfully competent secretary, and also the treasurer, who had never been given a dollar for their great work in the association. Mr. Pochelon's In- terest had been of incalculable value, he said, and he should never be allowed to get away. He suggested a compensa- tion of at least $2,000 for the secretary, and $500 to the treasurer. A motion to direct the board of directors to pay these amounts was passed unanimously. The board of directors are also to have at least one meeting in Detroit at the home oflSce with transportation expenses paid. A letter was received from F._ C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O., extending greetings and regrets that he could not be present. A committee of the direc- H. P. Knoble, Cleveland, O. Director Florists' Teleg;raph DeliveryAssociatioo. 1919. The American Florist. 647 Wm. F. Gude, President. Wm. L. Rock, Treasurer. Albert Pochelon, Secretcry. Edward Sceery, Director. Philip Breitmeyer, Vice-President. Chas. H. Grakelow, Director. Wm. J. Smyth, Director. A. F. Borden, Director. Karl P. Baum, DirecLor. OFFICERS OF THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION. 648 The American Florist. Oct. 18, tors was appointed to prepare resolu- tions on the death of Director T. J. Wolfe. Chas. H. Grakelow read the able paper of F. C. W. Brown on selling flowers by telegraph. The Erenlng: Session. The evening: session consisted of a movie exhibition of events in Cleveland which had been exhibited there the year before. It was much enjoyed. Little Miss Gude rendered a song poem about the disadvantages of being the youngest child, which made a great hit. Mrs. Ella Grant Wilson then gave a very interesting talk on publicity, showing the great progress made in Cleveland the past year, in a city beautiful move- ment, in which a great number of banks, department stores and other large busi- ness concerns had been induced to deco- rate their buildings with greens and flowers in boxes. Florists should study this subject, she said, as there were great possibilities when such propa- ganda was carried out by a well planned programme. Publicity was the yeast that, when put In properly, made a bread that would rise and rise until it made a perfect loaf on which all woul d thrive wonderfully. Wednesday Mornlng:'s Proceedings. At the Wednesday morning session, the committee on president's address highly commended its many good sug- gestions. The committee on window displays reported most favorably on the good features at all of the 11 stores in competition, and awarded the first prize to S. A. Anderson, W. J. Palmer & Son's Delaware avenue establishment being second, and third honors going to the William Scott Co. Election of Offleers. In the election of officers, Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich., was chosen president and Irwin Bertermann, In- dianapolis, Ind., vice-president. Direc- tors were elected as follows : W. J. Smyth, Chicago; Karl P. Baum, Knox- ville, Tenn., and W. W. Gammage, Lon- doa. Ont. Henry Penn, Boston, Mass., delivered an inspiring address on "Publicity", and urged the purchase of the billboard signs featuring the slogan, "Say it With Flowers", which were on display. Or- ders were at once placed for 50 of these. President J. F. Ammann, of the So- ciety of American Florists, was intro- duced and made a most inspiring talk, for which he was given a hearty ova- tion. Secretary Young also spoke and urged applications for life membership in the S. A. F. before January 1. George Asmus, of Chicago, spoke on the new billboard advertising and the advantage of co-operating with em- ployes. President Gude's Address. One year ago, when we met in the city of Cleveland, O., we gathered under very different conditions from those ex- isting today. Then, we met, over- shadowed with gloom on account of the world war. Today, we meet full of optimism, with prosperity written on our banner, and our good ship sails along, so "get into the right channel, concentrate and properly direct your efforts, and never put off until tomorrow what can be done today." CANADIAN AND EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS. During the past year, the interest shown by our Canadian brothers far exceeds all previous records by this I splendid body of men, composing the Canadian florists. May their work con- tinue, and our organization soon be as strong proportionately in Canada as it is in the United States. During the past year, several good European houses have been added to our F. T. D. A., and we hope ere long to be represented in every civilized coun- try on the globe, so that it may be as Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. Vice-President-Elect Florists' Telegraph "Delivery Association. W. W. Gammage, London, Ont. Director-Elect of The Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. easy to deliver orders in Africa, Hawaii, Philippine Islands or Japan, as it is to deliver them in the United States and Canada. LBIAD, NOT FOLLOW. The order of mind possessed by the man who steps out from the crowd and dares, is the order of mind that will recognize opportunities and grasp them. The man who dares, is the man who does. The man who will take no risks, has little to risk, usually. Like a child in the primary department, lie is under the control of stronger minds, and he remains an underling until he wakes up to his conscious manhood and asserts his right of initiative. Faith in one's own ability, and the value of one's own ideas, is the first require- ment for notable achievement. Most men have enough originality to work out a successful career, but they do not believe in themselves. They will dis- card an idea that comes into their own minds, but will hail it with belief and interest if read in the paper, or sug- gested by another. Like the case of the family physician; a mother may know perfectly what to do for her sick child, but she does not apply this knowledge with assurance until the doctor calls and tells her to do so. MEMBEESHIP. Our membership has more than doubled since our last meeting, and res- ignations have been few. Our slogan, "Say It With Flowers," has come to the front wonderfully in the last 12 months and ere another year goes by, we hope all F. T. D. members, and other florists, will have all their au- tomobiles, boxes, tags, stationery, adver- tisements, and in fact everything, la- bled with the slogan, "Say It With Flow- ers." COMPEnnVE ORGANIZATIONS. The highest compliment that can be paid to any individual or organization, is the fact that another organization, or person, imitates them; so, rather than feel alarmed at other organizations imi- tating us, I see in it an advantage, be- cause in order to do any business, they will have to advertise, and by talking flowers, they will help us. However, I see no need of any other organization composed of retail florists, because the P. T. D. A., with thousands of mem- bers, can cover the field, and give such service as it has in the past years, serv- ice that was never dreamed of years ago. With the Society of American Florists, in which nearly all of our members hold membership, and with a thorough publicity campaign, as is now organized and conducted, we need have no fear for the future. Let us dwell for a moment on the sending and receiving of orders. That we may have the full confidence of the public, so that when called upon to produce the original order, we must be ready and willing to produce the same. It is vitally necessary that all orders should be accurately written, and ac- curately relayed, so that the party re- ceiving the order, can correctly book it and fill the order for the full amount, giving, if possible, better attention in the way of service, than if the cus- tomer came into the store and ordered the flowers himself. BILLS. In the matter of bills, there is much to be desired, such as forwarding an invoice promptly upon delivery of the order, and if for any reason the order could not be delivered, notifying the sender at once, giving the particulars. Bills should be mailed the first of each month, and promptly followed up if not paid. The clearing house under the leader- ship of our very eflicient secretary has done wonderful work in having mem- bers and others pay up more prompt- ly, and also collecting bills that have not been paid. This ofiice has done phenomenal work in the short time it has existed. 1919. The American Florist. 649 AT THE FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATION MEETING, BUFFALO, N. Y., OCTOBER 14. OUR OFFICERS. Too much praise can not be given to our worthy secretary, Albert Poche- lon, who has worked morning, noon and night to push the F. T. D. A. He has been such an engineer in the workroom of our organization that we cannot help but esteem him highly. All honor and praise to our worthy secretary! Also, much credit is due our vice-president, Philip Breitmeyer, for so ably officiat- ing during my recent illness. He was ever up and doing, alert to attend to all matters which would help boost the association. Also, our honored treas- urer, William Rock, who is ever ready with good advice, prompt and correct in his records, as his report will show this morning. Also, our past president, Irwin Bertermann, to whom we owe a great deal for putting the associa- tion on its feet, and who is ready and willing to give good, friendly and sub- stantial advice. To George Asmus, our former vice- president, and chairman of the nation- al flower show committee, who has labored unselfishly for the florist trade in general, and the F. T. D. A. in par- ticular, and to the members of the board of directors, who have been ever ready and willing to do their duty, to all of these I extend my cordial thanks and best wishes. ORDERS. Small orders should be discouraged, particularly on the rush days. How- ever, if a party is willing to pay the price, there should be no order too small to relay and give the accommo- dation which the order deserves. The question of whether it pays or not should not enter into these transac- tions, for who will say that it is not a good advertisement, and more often the filling of a small order ca'refuUy, is worth many times the price of the order in advertising. PUBLICITY FUND. Everybody should contribute. It matters not how much one gives, but how many are giving. Just think! Twenty thousand florists at $5 each would be $100000, and surely we should average $5 per florist. Our pub- licity with our slogan, "Say It With Flowers," has done wonders, and I can- not help but feel that the florist busi- ness is in its infancy and will go for- ward by leaps and bounds; in fact, faster than some of us will be able to keep up. In these days of the high cost of living and the high cost of flowers, it behooves us all to make the most of the least; to give our customers perfect satisfaction In every way, so that when the time comes when the great majority of people will want flow- ers in their homes, we will know how to supply them. In every instance, we should remem- ber that the government treated us with great consideration during the coal shortage, and men engaged in their respective callings should bear this in mind and remember that we were shown a certain degree of favor- tism. At this time, when the govern- ment is making investigations on all sides to inquire into the high cost of living, and the high cost of almost every article of merchandise, it does seem to me that the growers, as well as the dealers and commission men, should hold themselves down to a rea- sonable margin of profit, so that if they, for any reason, are investigated, they can show by their records, that they are dealing with the public and their fellowmen on an absolutely square basis. Associations are all too willing and ready in times such as these to "get together," and set a minimum price and value, and I am of the opinion that it is a bad thing to do, and I would cer- tainly counsel the advisability of let- ting every grower, every wholesaler, every dealer determine for himself and according to his own records what constitutes a fair and reasonable profit, and at what price he shall sell to the public. The association of members in any given trade should be strongly coun- selled, for there is no question in my mind that every association can exert a powerful influence for good, but it must always be borne in mind that the power of each such association should not be abused, but always exer- cised for the general welfare of busi- ness. "say it WITH FLOWERS" WEEK. I believe that no greater boost to the florist business can be inaugu- rated than by having one week set aside to "Say It With Flowers" in every city in the United States and Canada. The first week in Novem- ber seems to be the best time to "Say It With Flowers." This should be done by liberal advertising, and having our stores make a special effort to be decorated in holiday dress; also, ad- vocating the liberal use of flowers, and it might be well for us to recommend to the public that everybody wear a flower in memory of the heroes who lost their lives during the world war. Another idea that might well be worked out is to send flowers to all the moth- ers, wherever possible, of the heroes who lost their lives during the recent war. In the larger cities and towns, floats similar to the one used in Washing- ton to celebrate the homecoming of General Pershing and the First Divi- sion, in scattering flowers, may be used to distribute flowers to hospitals. The floats may first pass through the prin- cipal streets of the city, then drive to the hospitals, where many of the con- valescents can enjoy them, before dis- tributing the flowers. Then have a bunch of fresh flowers to hand to every- one of the sick or disabled. In cities where there are no hospitals, floats may well be used to carry flowers to the sick. Money for advertising, judiciously spent and plenty of flowers to give away in a proper manner, would tend to make the "Say It With Flowers" week an annual event, looked forward to by all, as one of the most pleasing of the whole year. I hope some ac- tion will be taken a.t this meeting to give approval to these suggestions. ADVERTISEMENTS. The farmer does not fail to sow his seed every spring because there have been crop failures in the past. Adver- tising, like seed, has a reproductive power, and the man who neglects to plant his seed in rich soil, or his sav- ings in good investments, simply robs himself of an opportunity to reap a crop or win a fortune. Do not be afraid to take the risk. People in all parts of the world have made fortunes through judicious advertisements. They won, simply because they had the nerve to risk. SALES. We cannot do too much in educating our salespeople in taking orders when a person has only a few dollars to spend; in making them feel that they are welcome, and that the order will receive the same care as if the pur- chase had been a large one. Again, frequently the mistake is made in sell- ing an inexpensive article, when a more expensive one would do better. This is particularly true in taking orders for out of town. Many times, roses may be $2 or $3 a dozen, when in the city in which they are to be delivered, they will be $6 or ,$7, or vice versa. In such a case, particularly during the holidays, it is always well not to speci- fy the color of the flowers, not even the kind, if possible, leaving it entirely to the florist to send the best for the money. Along this line, there is a great deal of work for all of us, and much can be accomplished towards making 650 The American Florist, Oct. 18, large orders out of small ones, and or- ders that would be hard to fill, easy to put up and deliver satisfactorily. Napoleon said : . "There is no genius like the genius of labor; no reward like that which comes to energy, sys- tem and perseverance." We should be- come inbued with the right principles of selling. Principles are rules of ac- tion that shape and control our con- duct, and if any of us are following methods we would not care to bring into the limelight, let us banish them now. Let us conduct our affairs with a rigid adherence to those principles which our reason commends as fixed and sound. SUNDAY CLOSING. Some have already closed their stores all day Sunday; in fact, I know of sev- eral florists who have never opened their stores on Sunday, or sold flowers on Sunday, and in some instances, have made enough to retire and live com- fortably for the rest of their lives. If such is true, why must the average florist feel that it is necessary to sell flowers seven days a week? Surely, the time is not far distant when all first-class florist shops will remain closed all day Sunday. SHORTER HOURS. In these modern times, when all other businesses and trades are work- ing shorter hours, the retail florist can no longer expect to hold his help and work them 12 and 15 hours a day, when there is little need for any retail store to keep open after six o'clock in the evening. In several large cities, stores have already closed for a number of years at six o'clock during the week days, and a lialf day on Sunday. There are instances where high class stores close their doors at one o'clock on Sat- urday, and do not open until Monday morning. Those alluded to are among the most successful in the business in the United States and Canada. MAKE AN HONEST EFFORT. Make an honest effort to assist in improving conditions relating to our trade. Try each day to place your own business on a higher level, and while reaching out, remember that the Creator made this old world large enough for all of us. Never mind about what the other fellow is doing! Be you the one to set the example al- ways, and point out the way to clean methods. To accomplish this, you must have faith in yourself, faith in your fellowmen and the people, or you shall be easily discouraged by the slightest reverses. Do not, I beg of you, when you go home from this meeting, separate your- self from the spirit of good intention that may be influencing you now. The story of human, deficiency is older than that of the great flood. All of us know how often we approve the right, and then pursue the wrong. Be fair and honorable in your dealings. Cultivate a closer acquaintance with your competitor; touch elbows with him as frequently as you can, that by virtue of friendly contact, each may derive a higher personal regard for the other, and the heart blossom into more comprehensive vmderstanding of what is meant by the "Brotherhood of Man," and as we move onward each day toward the "eternal unknown," may all of us become more and more imbued with the spirit, beauty and force of the greatest, grandest and most imperishable of all teachings, as virile today as nearly 20 centuries ago, tvhen the Master spoke and said ; "Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them." Treasurer Rock's Report. Treasurer Wm. L. Rock presented his report, duly certified, showing bal- ances to the credit of the annual dues fund was $5,337.14, and to the guar- anty fund, $14,607.94, September 30, 1919. The total receipts for the year were $24,617.58 and disbursements, $13,959.82. The report in detail shows the financial condition of the associa- tion to be excellent. F. T. D. Wlrelets. "The flower business went along in a manner for many years without much attention from the public, but the recent publicity movements have made a diff- erent atmosphere and we are now dis- tinctly on the map and on a much high- er plane than ever before. — President W. F. Gude. Regarding the discount, which is a bone of contention with some, Irwin Bertermann says : "It is very simple. If I receive an order for a $20 wreath from a member, his discount to me is $4. I send him a similar order, and allow him the same, so that we are even, each having received the same full price for our work." Max Schling stated that at a large meeting, at which there were elaborate floral decorations, a prominent speaker stated to the audience in praise of this work, that he always felt at home in the presence of beautiful flowers. They lent such a refining influence. Secretary Pochelon believes that edu- cation, pure and simple, in bringing or awakening the flower trade to their duty in supporting publicity, was their only salvation. The man who only con- tributes $5 a year, not more than a cigar a week, values his business just that much, and will never get ahead. It was developed that the best way to handle agent orders, which had to be relayed, was to split the commission, each taking half. C. L,. Baum, Knoxville. Tenn., makes good use of the slogan, "Say it "With Flowers," stamping it on the back of all the checks he gives and receives. A clever flower-selling device is used on the pavement in front of Palmer's Delaware avenue store during the sum- mer and early fall. This consists of a cash fare box, such as is used on street cars, with a larger box below for the coins to drop into. Around this is a wire frame work with spiral holders, in which are placed test tubes filled with water. Each tube holds a rose or other flower. A small placard which reads "Help Yourself — 10 Cents Each," is the silent salesman. This turns in an average of $5 per day. A practical and profitable idea. Max Schling reports an International Flower Transmitters' Association, with membership in a number of the coun- tries from Sweden to Italy. It is very much older than the F. T. D., but not nearly so eflicient, the members dis- trusting each other and preferring to rely on transportation, even for quite long distances. The business for the past year, as indicated by the returns of the question- naire sent out by Secretary Pochelon, ranged from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000. Herman Knoble, who has gained the distinction of being known as the "three to one man," as the result of his splendid paper, in which he advocated this as the selling price above cost, de- clares it has been adopted by many florists, and is putting the business on a higher plane. Early Arrivals. J. F .Ammann, Er Robt. Klft, Phlla., Pa. Next Week In the Flower Shop. The fall season can now be said to be well under way, and if the store is prepared, there should be consid- erable profltable business in sight from this time on. Many shopkeepers are in- clined to look too much to the future. The time to get busy is "right now." The social season, with its weddings, coming-out teas, and receptions is in full swing, and if all those who cater to this class of trade, have not about all they can do, they want to find out why, and that, immediately. The new store that opens up, gets a lot of trade. They have no customers on their books to help out; with them it is a case of hustle. They make their shop as inviting as possible, are themselves enthusiastic, and let no opportunity to catch an order, escape them. All this is possible with the old concern, but they get into a kind of rut. They have their trade — it comes to them anyhow. They forget how they worked for it at first. This enthusiasm should never be allowed to wane, but should grow with the busi- ness. The man who complains of dull business at this time, will find the fault lies within himself, and he should take immediate steps to awaken a new in- terest, and not rest satisfied until the machine has all cylinders working, and is going again at full speed. The greatest helps to business are the attractive features that it is possible to have displayed all the time. Small blue and white vase baskets filled with short stemmed pink roses and a little blue fall aster, are a combination that is always pleasing. A little knot of ribbon on the handle, gives a good finish. The shorter stemmed small and pompon dahlias, with a few autumn leaves, also make very nice baskets, which should sell well at this time. Chrysanthemums are now becoming plentiful, and should be displayed in special high-handled vase baskets, where they will keep as well as in the fibre jars, and certainly look much more inviting. A few oak leaf branches will add to their attractiveness. Considerable attention should be given to the flowers for the debutantes. Simplicity is the order of the day, but there is considerable art in the arrange- ment of only a dozen chrysanthemums. They can be huddled together in a tight bunch, or in a fiat trowel shaped spray that is anything but artistic. Where the most is made of them, the stiff stems are used as the foundation, while the more slender are placed in front. They should be relieved with small flowers of another color, either chrysanthemums, a bunch of violets. Sweetheart roses, fall asters, a bunch of bouvardia, etc., taking care to use colors that will not conflict, either with the flowers or rib- bon. Vase baskets, hampers, hats and other receptacles are all useful, and when nicely filled, exercising due care in the color combinations and the widths and ribbon shades, they will be found very satisfactory. Plant baskets are also suitable for such gifts. They have the advantage in their lasting qualities, as they can be made up and remain in good condition for a week or more. Added cut flowers, their stems in a vase of water concealed in the plants, can be used to feature or give a finish at the ribbon that is well worth while. A few good pieces of fancy pottery, jars that will hold from six to ten-inch pots, some with pedestals to match, add much to the decorative features of the store, when filled with choice plants. Sales are frequently made of the entire combination. While the well grown plant is beautiful in itself, the deco- rative touch given by a cover on the pot, even if only of white paper, tied with a tape the color of the flower, gives a finish that often results in a sale. Place a dozen or so of such deco- rated stock together, and they at once are more noticeable and the sales quickened. Bunches of the fall cosmos, wrapped partially in waxed paper, placed a num- ber in a large bowl together, will be just the thing for those who want only a few flowers for the table. Corsage bunches are called for so continuously that samples should be kept made up and a few displayed in the case or window at all times. Many sales are made by having the flowers ready for immediate use, or orders are received, as they suggest to those who see them an occasion where they will be just the thing required. Special sales are in order whenever a quantity of something good can be bought sufficiently below the market to warrant such a drive. Many stores have found these sales great helps in adding to their list of customers. Every new name secured, is an asset worth while. Circulars should be sent out at least once a month during the busy sea- son of the year, the store aiming to have an attractive feature that is likely to interest most of its customers. Co-operative Local Publicity. The two vital departments of the cut flower industry are production and dis- tribution. Under favorable conditions, fhe supply is nearly always greater than the demand, and those in charge of production then claim that the distribu- tors are at fault, in that they lack en- ergy; that it is up to them, by modern business methods to make or create such a demand as will use up the stock as fast as they send it in. It was this situation that brought about the na- tional publicity campaign, in which the whole trade all over the country is so interested, and of which so much is ex- pected. This has undoubtedly quickened and called the attention of the craft in various communities to the advantage of supporting this advertising by local campaigns. If an article has merit, there is no question but that its sale can be increased by publicity. There is no product fashioned by the most skillful workers that equals flowers, so that every avenue by which they can be called to the attention of buyers is almost sure to help their distribution. At times of over production, flowers are handled in large quantities in the streets of the shopping districts of all our large cities, and sold to people who, before they saw them, had no idea of making such purchases. Without this method of bringing them to the at- tention of the public, they would have gone to waste. Newspapers are the greatest me- diums for instantaneous reaching of the masses of the people. Nearly every householder takes a daily morning or evening paper, the advertising columns of which, in fact, whole pages, are used daily by large enterprises, such as de- partment stores or manufacturers of specialties. There is no question but large newspaper space, made possible through co-operation of the entire florist craft of a city, would popularize and increase the use of and sale of flowers in that community. The national slogan, "Say it With Flowers," has been pro- ductive of wonderful results, and its use can be made much more effective by connecting it up with the various uses to which flowers may be put. The accompanying illustration of a single sheet poster, bears the inscription, "Is This Her Birthday?" "Say it With Flowers." Here is a question that is hkely to bring business to many every day in the year. Other inscriptions or headings to which the slogan is a good "Tr^' r''^ ^'^°'' "'^ Convalescent," 10 Extend Congratulations," "When Svmf?J;^.''""^• Tl^^ Message of sa'^v " ■^T^'n T, -^f Wedding Anniver- sary, To Brighten the Home." "Are You m Dutch' With Your Wife?" "If Words Fail Tou," etc itiv'n^^^ ^'ho have iried local co-oper- ative advertising through the news- fnf'L ^^^"'""^ ^"^^^"^ days, particu- larly Mothers' day, are much pleased with results. In Cleveland, O., Detrott Mich., and Milwaukee, yv\s the trade is spending large sums annuall/'anl recemng splendid results. In MHwau $4000 L^'"'""^^''^''""" ■'^^^ 5'^^r ^as it^^y Z.7^:^^ '■^^^"^'^ ^•^'•e so satis- cmbTtif= ^^^ ^°'''^^^' advertising Club, at its annual meeting, with an at tendance of 70 nii k,,* f ^" ^^' agreed tn ;„„ ' ^"' •^^° °f whom agieed to ncrease the rate of percen- that is necessary is leader^Viir. ^^ll in early November Th • ^'°^ws" week by the Fl™s' Club n^'^t'/^'^'^" »P Pa., who spent $1 W. f ^^'"^'^^'P^'^' shop Windows on Chestnut streif An SrTt d wfth th'^'f' l-ge%Tnnant printed with the slogan. A local ad- fundT'Jo '^^'"P'''.^' ^"h the nec^ sary funds to carry it on, which are to be raised on the Milwaukee percentagi Ton"' A,*? '^ '"^'^ ™' '"^^ coming sei- son. As far as possible, it will connect up with that Of the national commUtee The Idea is to keep flowers constantly tL. t,,^"'''"' ^^®' ^"'^ ""Pi-ess the fact that they are "the first choice for all kinds of gifts or acknowledgments." une of the large, successful firms of an eastern city, when asked to assist in ^•^^^^ publicity campaign, answered. Why should we, who have the cream of the trade, help to make business bet- ter for others? We hustled for our success; let the others do the same."' They failed to see, that being in a com- manding position, the firm would likely be the first to be benefited by the in- creased demand. But as in this case. It is true that hustling brings success, and proves the old adage that "The Lord helps them that help themselves." So 654 The American Florist Oct. 18, it will be with all others, and to the de- gree in which the retailers, large and small, are aroused by the campaign and made to set their best foot forward, and see the importance of each putting his individual business on a higher plane, presenting his plants and flowers in such an inviting' manner that tliey are sure to attract attention, will they re- ceive the benefit. If all the plants and flowers sold in any large community were controlled by one firm, there is no question but large sums would be spent in advertis- ing, because it would undoubtedly in- crease their sales, making them stand out prominently among the other ar- ticles of commerce that are in competi- tion as gifts. Co-operative community advertising for florists is coming; in fact, it is now here, and those localities who are not alive to their opportunities, had better wake up, reach out, and get in line. National Publicity for Flowers. Often, our estimate of a public man, or any other man who is held up to us as one whose teachings should be fol- lowed, is formed upon the fact whether he practices what he preaches. Henry Penn, of Boston, Mass., has, perhaps, shouted for publicity for flowers as loudly as any one. The following letter evidences that he practices what he preaches : "Enclosed please find cheque, for which kindly send receipt in full for $400, my yearly subscription. I feel that this money is being- used for the best campaign that ever was orig- inated — for the best results that ever a campaign could offer. Accept same with my best wishes." We know of a number of florists who do not hesitate to pronounce our pub- licity campaign as the best incentive to business ever undertaken. They be- lieve in it, and admit a personal share in the splendid results. But — they do not subscribe to the fund. They are not in Henry Penn's class — they are just plain preachers. The campaign has been fortunate in having 25 other enthusiasts such as Mr. Penn., and who, together, have sub- Scribed about one-seventh of the total amount collected to date. Here they are : A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., $500; Gude Bros. Co., Washing- ton, D. C, $200; J. F. Ammann. Ed- wardsville. III., $200; Peter Reinberg, Chicago, $200; John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich., $600; Sam Murray, Kansas City, Mo., $200; W. L. Bock Flower Co., Kansas City, $200; Stuppy Floral Co.. St. Joseph, Mo., $20U; Hess & Swoboda, Omaha. Neb., $200; Bob- bink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., $250; C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., $200; Lord & Burnham Co., New York, $200; New York Cut Flower Co., $250; W. J. Pal- mer, Buffalo, N. Y., $200; F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y., $250; Max Schling, New York, $300; G. E. M. Stumpp. New York. $300; C. E. Critchell, Cincinnati, O., $200; J. M. Gasser Co., Cleveland, C, $200; Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa., $500; Leo Niessen Co., Philadel- phia, Pa., $2.50; S. S. Pennock, Philadel- phia, Pa., $.500; H. H. Battles, Philadel- phia, Pa., $500; Wilcox & Sons, Council Bluffs, la.. $200. Just think of it, these few florists, many of them growers and wholesalers, taking upon themselves this large share of our financial load! Not one of them has subscribed less than $200 per year. And yet there are nearly 15,000 florists who are to benefit from our campaign who have not subscribed a penny. All praise is due to the others who have helped to swell the fund. Even as small a subscription as $5.00 is ac- ceptable, and helps — there is no dicta- tion as to what a man ought to sub- scribe. It is the spirit of the thing that counts. We have now passed our period of summer dullness, and conditions are ripe for several prosperous months ahead, and prosperity will materialize if our committees are able to carry out the plans on which they are now en- gaged. It is up to those who have not subscribed to make this possible — those who have already contributed should have the hearty thanks of all for the magnificent success so far enjoyed. We have attracted the attention of the public to our products, and our slogan, "Say It With Flowers," is working continuously to our advan- tage, bringing to the florists all over the country business which without it would not be forthcoming. Can any- one in the trade really afford to with- hold support from such a business- l^ringing movement? It should^ be a privilege and a pleasure to subscribe. Contributions are urgently needed now. This is the time to rally to our campaign standard. John Young, Sec'y. THE COAL SUPPLY will be Seriously Affected by the Miners' Strike. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club held its monthly meeting in its rooms in the Grand Opera House building on the eve- ning of October 13, President Kessler in the chair. A. M. Henshaw, for the committee charged with securing a new place of meeting, reported that tlie so- cial features of the club would bar it from the hall in the Engineering build- ing. W. A. Manda spoke, and favored a change in the constitution of the club so that it could meet the requirements and secure the hall. Maurice Fuld and P. W. Popp spoke in support of Mr. Manda's position. A number of others, including Secretary Young, Henry Wes- ton and Arthur Herrington, spoke in favor of the Engineering building. On motion of Joseph A. Manda, it was voted that the constitution should be changed to conform to the rules govern- ing the larger hall in the above named building. On motion of Arthur Herring- ton, the secretary was instructed to notify the absent members of the vote to be finally taken at the November meeting. The Engineering building is located at 25-33 West 39th street, a few steps east of Sixth avenue. Its hall is familiar to all who attended the recent exhibition of the American Dahlia So- ciety and the American Institute. Arthur Herrington spoke of the en- couraging prospects for the spring flow- er show, though printers' strikes are now an obstacle to getting out literature. He believes all difficulties will be over- come, and that the show will surely ' be a success. Secretary Young also spoke in an encouraging vein, of the prospects for the show. The death of J. B. Deamund was re- ported, and a committee appointed to prepare suitable resolutions. Final action was taken on a motion carried at the September meeting, and $500 contributed to the publicity fund. Some pleasantries were indulged in because the club's team was fourth in the bowling contest at Detroit. J. A. Manda said it was because President Kessler was not on the team. New members were elected as fol- lows : A. I. Dunn, 148 Front street. New York; Charles Fremd, 148 Front street. New York; S. S. Skidelsky, 50 Park place. New York; Harry W. C. Herrmann, 2897 Fulton street, Brook- lyn; George B. Cannon, 43 Atlantic street, Stamford, Conn.; Leo Osternei, Digny avenue. New York; James Brown, 1170 Broadway, New York; William J. Manda, 191 Valley road. West Orange, N. J, Among the visitors were J. C. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, and John Watson, secretary of the American Association of Nur- serymen. Both were called on, and made brief addresses. Mr. Vaughan spake of the interest displayed by the women of the garden clubs, which he said was encouraging, and that re- newed efforts should be made by the men of the business to reconstruct and advance horticulture. Mr. Watson spoke of the necessity of increased in- terest in horticulture, and of the work of his association. John Scheepers & Co. exhibited ever- bearing raspberry. La France. C. H. Totty Co. exhibited Rose Frank W. Dun- lop. P. F. Kessler staged Bouvardia Humboldtii. A. F. F. San Francisco. GOOD DEMAND IN ALL LINES. Trade has been brisk this week in nearly all departments of the business. There is a growing demand noted right along for good stock of every descrip- tion. Fall business may be fairly said to have begun in earnest, and every one is looking forward to a most suc- cessful season. Roses are gradually commencing to show improvement in the quality offered, and we may ex- pect some good stock in the near fu- ture. They have been in steady demand all week, and are cleaning up well. Prices, also are more satisfactory. Co- lumbia, Ophelia, Hadley and Shawyer are most in evidence. Ulrich Brunner is gradually disappearing from the mar- ket after a long season. Cecile Brunner is quite scarce at this writing. The out-of-town demand for roses is brisk, and very little stock is on hand after all orders are filled. Chrysanthemums are coming in freely, and are much in popular favor. The rains of last week, which were general throughout the growing district, injured a quantity of stock that was ready for m.Trket. As the rain was not accompanied by strong wind, it did not damage anything that was not ready for cutting. The old fa- vorite, White Queen, is now in, and is just as popular as ever. It is bringing steady prices. Wm. Turner is not very plentiful this week. Chrysolora, Mrs. O. H. Kahn, Chieftain and Crocus are the leading varieties to be had in their respective colors. Pompons are avail- able and reasonable in price in nearly all colors. The shippers say the de- mand is excellent. Heavy shipments are leaving the city daily on their long journey to eastern and northern points. Carnations are becoming a little more plentiful, but are still held at 75 cents per bunch of 25 blooms. Some very good Matchless were noted. Reds are not in much demand, but every other color moves rapidly. The scarcity of 1919. The American Florist. 655 gardenias has been broken, and they are now arriving in sufficient quantities to meet all demands. Cattleyas are in heavy demand, with the supply scarcely able to meet the call as yet. Asters have disappeared for the season. A lim- ited supply of sweet peas are still com- ing- in. There is still a heavy cut of dahlias, although the rains damaged a large quantity of stock. Some good gladioli are to be seen in a few stores, but they are rapidly approaching the end of their season. The supply of vio- lets showed a large increase this week. The rains were of great benefit to this flower. There is a heavy demand for them for shipping purposes. A large supply of The Giant will be ready for shipping very soon. Zinnias are to be seen in limited numbers, but do not compare in quality with the offerings of former years. Nearly all outdoor perennial flowers are disappearing. There is a steady demand for Boston ferns. Eight and ten-inch stock are the best sellers. Cyclamens are getting better every day. Primulas in eight- inch pots make a pretty showing, and add greatly to the appearance of the store interiors. Pot grown chrysanthe- mums in nearly all colors are arriving, and add to the small list of flowering plants. NOTES. Mrs. R. E. Darbee, on Hyde street, is now shipping a large quantity of Chrys- olora chrysanthemums. She says this is the best shipper among the yellow varie- ties until Bonnaffon appears. Chieftain is her leading pink variety, owing to its keeping qualities. She says there is a steady call for pompons, the bronze and yellow varieties being the most popu- lar. She is also handling large quan- tities of violets. J. A. Axell, of 461 Bush street, says that the rains made the chrysanthe- mums, which were not grown under cover, suffer somewhat. He reports a heavy demand for yellow chrysanthe- mums, and is receiving a large supply of first-class stock from his growers. He is shipping a large quantity of vio- lets and roses also to outside points and is greatly pleased with trade in general. Alfred Cuneo, head designer of the Art Floral Company, executed two beautiful wedding decorations the past week. Chrysanthemums were in great profusion, yellow sorts being chiefly used. A large quantity of palms and other decorative stock was also required in the work. Cattleyas were used for the table decorations and bridal bou- quets. The Thomas Floral Company, at Jones and O'Farrell streets, is making large showings of Boston ferns and other decorative plants this week. They are also handling a fine lot of chrysanthe- mums. This firm has built up a good substantial trade in this neighborhood by the quality of the stock carried and courteous treatment. P. Rosaia, of Pelicano. Rossi & Co., says his firm has been kept busy all week on decorative work. They are re- ceiving a fine cut of orchids and gar- denias, and have no difficulty in dlKpos- ing of this stock at high prices. They are still receiving some extra good Dr. Tevis dahlias from Frank Pelicano's nursery at Colma. Nogata & Son. of Oakland, who are large growers of small plants for the retail florist and seed stores, are send- ing in large quantities of young stock for fall planting. Mr. Nogata has made a great success of this particular Hne, and grows a very large stock, which, owing to its excellent quality, is always in demand. Avensino Bros., who have for years been located at 182 Geary street, have discontinued business. The high rents in that neighborhood is the reason for closing. They are looking around for a new location in the downtown dis- trict, and if a favorable one can be found, they hope to reopen in the near future. Shellgrain & Ritter, on Kearny street, are receiving a fine lot of pot plants, principally cyclamens and primulas. Their windows are always attractively arranged. They say the demand for high grade chrysanthemums was never better than it is this season. They are also handling a large cut of violets. Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa, is spending a few days in this city, where he is attending the land show. He has been made honorary president of the show, and was given a great ovation when he made the opening address. He has a spnendid exhibit, which will be described fully later. The handsome store of the Nelligan Sisters, at 1203 Sutter street, is becom- ing one of the best patronized in that part of the city. These young ladies have made a great success at this place since beginning business. They are aiming to cater to the better class of trade. C. Kooyman & Co. are doing a brisk trade in florist supplies these days. They report a good demand from the out-of- town trade. They also handle wire de- signs in large quantities for the ship- ping trade. Gladiolus bulbs are being largely handled by this firm this year. The Belmont Floral Company has a very attractive store at 23(50 Fillmore street, and specializes in original bas- kets and designs. They find trade good, and say prospects for a good season are excellent. D. Avensino, at 488 Haight street, is doing a nice business this season. He has a large funeral trade, and carries a large stock of high-class flowers at all times. James T. Lyistch. Cincinnati. FAIR DEJtAND WITH AJIPLE SUPPLY. Business is fairly good and there is enough stock to take care of all imme- diate demands, but tliis will shorten as soon as the outdoor flowers suffer from the first killing frost. Shipping busi- ness is good. The supply of roses is fair for the time of the year, in so far as quantity of tlie receipts is concerned. Most of the arrivals in this line are nf good quality. Chrysanthemums are be- coming heavy and up to this time have been selling well. Carnations are in good supply. The dahlia receipts are heavier than at any previous time this year. Cosmos is very plentiful, but the chances are that heavy recent rains will put a substantial part of it out of com- mission. NOTES. Thos. Joy, Nashville, Tenn., and Karl Baum, Knoxville, Tenn., stopped in this city on their way to the F. T. D. meet- ing at Buffalo. O. S. and R. M. Hon- aker, Lexington, Ky., and Chas. F. Winter. Charlestown, W. Va., were in this city for the world's series during the past fortnight. G. C. Mickley has opened a retail store on Seventh street near Race street. The store room is a good one in the shopping district, and has been neatly and tastefully decorated by Mr. Mickley and Miss Pogue. Their start in the business has been very auspi- cious. E. G. Gillett has been receiving some fancy chrysanthemums from Oakland, Md. In spite of the distance they travel, they always come through in good con- dition. C. E. Critchell has been getting some excellent chrysanthemums from Jos. Hill at Richmond. Ind. The Anderson Shop, at Xenia, O., is opening a store at Wilmington. O. Visitors : Harold S. Lion, New York; Irving Aronson, New York; B. F. Hens- ley, Knightstown, Ind.; W. J. Cox, Chi- cago. H. North Shore Hort. Society Show. The second chrysanthemum exhibi- tion of the North Shore Horticultural Society, Lake Forest, 111., will be held in Durand Art Institute, that place, November 5, under the management of John Newboro. The schedule which has been issued includes 25 classes in the chrysanthemum section for cut blooms and 14 classes for chrysanthe- mum plants, with a silver cup offered for the best group of the latter, limited to 50 square feet, arranged with foliage plants for effect. There are six classes for cut blooms of roses, a like number for carnations, and one class each for lily of the valley and violets. In the miscellaneous plant section, the sched- ule includes palms, ferns, begonias, lilies, cyclamens, polypodiums. Aspara- gus Sprengeri and plumosus, basket ar- rangements and silver cup for a group of foliage plants occupying 25 square feet. Table decorations will also be a feature. In the fruit and vegetable sec- tions, there are 37 classes in which cash awards and ribbons will be given. The officers of the society are : Wil- liam Fisher, president; George Wilson, vice-president; O. Pettersen, recording secretary; Louis Heidtmann, corres- ponding secretary; G. Sehaffer. treas- urer. Trustees : Geo. Koppenhoefer, E. Bollinger, E. Benson, F. Kuehne, T. Head and J. Newboro. Newark, N. J. The Newark growers are now keep- ing the retail stores well supplied with chrysanthemums and dahlias. Business seems active with the retailers in wed- dings, funeral work and the sale of bunches. At the public market, several growers are doing a lively business in ferns and other plants. Philips Brothers have recently had a number of good wedding decorations. In their conservatory they manage to keep a good assortment of foliage stock, and are- always well prepared for decorations or other calls for plants. Wm. Zeis, the Washington Florist, has sold his interest in the store at Lenox avenue and 12.5th street. New York, and will hereafter give all his attention to his Newark store. At the store of the Rosary Flower Co. we found business active. This shop is always well stocked with sea- sonable flowers. At Bergerow's, it was stated that business was good. A. F. F. The Late Dr. Cyril! George Hopkins. The news of the death of Dr. Cyril George Hopkins, of the faculty of the University of Illinois, reached this country, October 8. He had been trav- eling in southern Europe, and it is pre- sumed, was suddenly stricken after reaching Gibralter, where he died. Dr. Hopkins was born at Chatfield, Minn., July 22. 1806. He graduated from the South Dakota College of Agri- culture in ISnO, and received his teach- er's degree the following year. From Cornell University he received the de- grees of master of science and doctor of philosophy. He was an authority on the chemistry of the soil, and from the time of receiving his certificate had been a teacher of it. In that capacity, he had served at the Agricultural Col- lege of South Dakota. Cornell Univer- sity, and the University of Illinois. A prolific writer, his best known works are "Soil Fertilitv and Permanent Agri- culture." "The Story of the Soil," and "The Soil That Won't Wear Out." A. F. F. HARRisnuno, Iix. — Albert Harris has opened a flower shop at 105 East Poplar street. 656 The American Florist. Oct. 18, The American fioRisT Established 1885. Bubacription. United States and Mexico, Sl.BO ft year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us cbange of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The Ameeicak Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 56 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n 645 -^A record-breaking attendance 645 -^Floral messages to many cities 645 —Afternoon session full of interest 646 —Nomination of officers 646 —The evening session 648 — Wednesday morning's proceedings 648 . — Election of officers 648 — President Gude's address 648 . — Treasurer Rock's report 650 — P. T, D. wirelets 650 .^Eirly arrivals 650 Selling flowers by telegraph 651 F. C. W. Brown (portrait) 651 "Say It With Flowers" signs 652 The ret.-iil trade 653 — Next week in the flower shop 653 — Co-operative local publicity 653 — National publicity for flowers 654 New York Florists' Club 655 San Francisco 655 Cincinnati 655 North Shore Hort. Society show 655 Newark, N. J 655 The late Dr. Cyril George Hopkins 655 Society of American Florists 656 Germany trying to regain trade 656 Clirysauthemum Society of America 656 Parcel post open to foreign countries 656 Coming exhibitions 656 Club meetings next week 656 Columbus 658 Baltimore 658 Louisville 658 Boston 660 Nashville 660 Providence 660 Cleveland 660 Seattle 660 Chicago Florists' Club 666 Kansas City 667 St. Louis 668 The seed trade 680 — Wholesale Seedsmen's League 680 — New York seed trade 680 — California's vegetable seed crops 680 Market gardeners 686 . — New Jersey crops bring high prices 686 — ^Express packing rules amended 686 — Vegetable markets 686 — ^Potato crop report for October 686 Pittsburgh 686 The nursery trade 688 — Walnuts under trade mark 688 — Fruit crop estimates 688 — Arnold Arboretum plants stolen 688 — Nursery stock in Finland 688 — Lifting" and storing dahlia roots 688 The coal supply will be seriously af- fected by the threatened strike of min- ers. Western growers of cut flowers re- port plenty of roses and chrysantlie- mums this season, with a shortage of carnations. The Missouri Botanical Garden Bul- letin for September contains many fine views of the garden and a portrait of the late Henry Shaw, from a painting by Richard Miller. A DEAL which has attracted much at- tention in the northwest is that in which E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., is re- ported to have bought 500,000 rose plants of Clark Bros., Portland, Ore., and offered to take 200,000 more the coming season. Society of American Florists. DETROIT TRADE EXHIBITION AWARDS. Through an error on the part of the operator in Detroit, Mich., who copied the report of the judges of Sections B and G of the trade exhibition in con- nection with the recent convention of the society, the following award was omitted : H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Certificate of merit for exhibit of florists' supplies, and novelties for table and other decorations. John Young, Sec'y. Germany Trying: to Regain Trade. The New York World says that signs are not lacking in Brussels that Ger- many is attempting to regain the place in the commercial world which she lost through the war. Goods now in the Bel- gian markets are often typically Ger- man, and are supposed to enter the country through neutrals, such as Hol- land and the Scandinavian countries. The goods do not bear the German trademark, the imperial crowns being replaced in some instances by Ameri- can eagles to make them pass as Amer- ican, and in others loy French and British trademarks. Names of German firms are completely absent, but the manufacture is typically German. Parcel Post Open to Foreigfn Countries. According to information received from the post office department under date of October 7, international parcel post service has been extended to more than 20 countries since the ces'jation of hostilities, in addition to those countries with which it had been established prior to the war and the reestablish- ment of suspended service. In addi- tion to the new service, parcel post to Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Liberia, the Netherlands, Nor- way and Sweden, which was discon- tinued during the war, has been re- sumed and the maximum weight of parcels for China and South American countries included in the service, in- creased from 11 to 22 pounds with the exception of Argentine Republic, in which the increase was to 2Q pounds. Personal. Luther Biirbank, of Santa Rosa, Cal- ifornia, is honorary president of the San , Francisco land show. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. W. Vert announces the committees to examine new chry- santhemums for the ensuing year as follows : ■ Boston, Mass. — William Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex Montgomery. Ship flowers to chairman, care of W. J. Thurston, manager, Bos- ton Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop square and Otis street, -Boston, Mass. New JYork — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Har- rington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55-57 West 26th street. New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pen- nock. Ship flowers to A; B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati, O. — R. Witterstaetter (chairman), James Allen, J. C. Murphy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman), E. A. Kanst, Thomas W. Head. Ship flowers to chairman, 1G2 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligible to be shown before tliese committees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special at- tention is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The committees will be in session to examine such exhibits as naay be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 11, IS, 25, and No- vember 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. 2242 West 109th Street, Chicago. ComiDgf Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] October 29-31, Denver, Colo. — Chrysanthe- mum show of the Denver Society of Ornamen- tal Horticulture at city auditorium. S. R. DeBoer, secretary. 208 Tramway Bldg., Denver. November, Auburn, Ala. — Annual meeting and exhibition of flowers of the Alabama State Horticultural Society. W. C. Cook, manager of exhibits. Auburn. November 5, Lake Forest, 111. — Second ex- hibition of the North Shore Horticultural So- ciety at Durand Art Institute. John Newboro, manager of exbibition, Lake Forest. November 5-7, New York, — An exhibition of chrysanthemums, under the auspices of the Chrysanthemum Society of America and the American Institute of the City of New York at the Engineering Society building, 25-33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary board of managers, 322 West 23rd street. New York. November 5-7. Tarrytown, N. Y, — Fall show of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society in Music Hall. E. W. Neubrand, secretary, Tarrytown, N. Y. November 5-8, Philadelphia. Pa. — Annual ex- hibition and chrysanthemum show of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society at the First Reg- iment Armory. David Rust, secretary, 606 IH- nance building, Philadelphia. November 8-11, New York — Special exhibi- tion of plants arid flowers in connection with the opening of the new central display green- house, botanical garden, Bronx park. Exhibi- tors will please address the Director in Chief, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx park. New York City. November 13-14, Indianapolis, Ind. — Flower show of the State Florists' Association of In- diana at Claypool Hotel. O. E. Stelnkamp, secretary, 3800 Roekwood avenue, Indianapolis. November 13-14, Providence, R. I. — Chrysan- themum and fruit show of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, secre- tary, Kingston. R'. I. November 10-15. Des Moines, la, — Fall show of the Iowa State Horticultural ^ciety, Wes- ley Greene, secretary. State House, Des Moines. Club Meetings Next Week. (Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.) Boston, Mass., October 21, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Boston at Horti- cultural hall. Wm. N. Craig, secretary. Faulk- ner Farm, Brookline. Hartford, Conn., October 24. 8 p. m. — Con- necticut Horticultural Society at County build- ing. Alfred Dixon, secretary, Wethersfield. Newport, R. I., October 24, 8 p. m. — New- port Horticultural Society at Music hall. Thames street. Fred P. Webber, secretary, Nelville, R. I. Orange. N. J., October 20. 8 p. m. — New Jersey Floricultural Society at J. 0. W. A. M. hall. Grand Rapids. Mich., October 20. — Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club at office of member. E. ' Freyling. secretary, 1057 Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Philadelphia, October 21, 3:30 p. m.— Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society in Griffin hall. 1420 Chestnut street. David Rust, secretary, 606 Finance building. Philadelphia. Portland, Ore.. October 21.— Portland Floral Society at Masonic Temple, F. A. Van Kirk, secretary. 64 East 50th street, Portland. St. Louis, Mo., October 20. 8 p. m. — Retail Florists' Association of St. Tx>nis. No definite place of meeting. Chas. Young, secretary, 1406 Olive street, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont., October 21. 8 p. m.— Gar- deners' and Florists' Associntion at St. George's hall, Elm street. A. Simpson, secre- tary. Toronto. 1919. The American Florist. 657 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column IncH, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. 1 Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By an all around grower, single: have had 24 years' ex- perience. Address Key 426. care American Florist. Situation Wanted. — Competent g;ar- dener now open to engagement. First class references. Address Key 422, care American Florist. SItnation AVanted — In the East; pri- vate or commercial establishment with chance for advancement; single: eight years practical experience; college training in horticulture and design. Best references furnished: state salary and all particulars in first letter. Ad- dress D. B. XeTin, Gaston, Pa. — 1 Help "^Vanted — Experienced grower of a general line of greenhouse stock. One who can show results and is a good worker. State experience and references in first letter. Write at once to J. E. MattlieTTSon, Sheboygan, Wis. Will Buy. — Established retail florist store in Chicago, providing price and location is right. State full particu- lars in first letter. Address Key 428, care American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — Old established retail store and fixtures. Everything in good con- dition. Can give long lease if desired. Address Key 424, care American Florist. For Sale — $5,000.00. The live and growing business of the Glendale Plant and Flora! Co. Florist-Nursery. "Worth Investigating. P. McG. Kelly, 124 So. Brand Blvd., Glendale, Calif. For Sale — Range of greenhouses con- sisting of 16,000 square feet of glass with two acres of land. Place is in Al condition and planted to carnations. Newly built residence. Enough coal on hand for entire season. Reason for eelling: death in family and sickness. Bargain. Address H. Baumann. IViles Centre, 111. Help Wanted Experienced man on carnations and pot plants, h. steady job for the right man. Married man preferred. Furnish house. A good opportunity. State expe- rience and wages expected in first letter. J. W. WATSON, Grand Junction, Colo. Help Wanted Young lady thoroughly experienced in selling, designing, taking telephone orders and general store requirements. KOENIG FLORAL CO. 4654 W. Florissant Ave., ST. LOUIS, MO. HELP WANTED Experienced man on palms, ferns, begonia, cyclamen and general pot plants. PARK FLORAL CO. Box 665, DENVER, COLO. BOILERS^ BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, for greenhouse piping and RetubingBoUers. Thoroughlycleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock of New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Boulevard 9354. FOR SALE Three ranges of glass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two w^ith roses. Each range is separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not $50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. WANTED A Thoroughly Experienced Storeman capable of running a first-class estab- lishment. Only a reliable and best character man desired. State age> experience and salary expected. Key 423, care American Florist FOR SALE. Pecky Cypress, $35.00 per 1000 ft. 1-inch thick, rough, random widthand length. Carloads or small quantites. Immediate shipment. CHICAGO 5 RIVERDALE LUMBER CO. Phone Pullman 306. RIVERDALE, CHICAGO piHIIilllMIIIiilWilffllilili^ I OFFICIAL S. A. F. m B Shipping Labels Actual size of leaf 25^x5^ Inches p FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors^., H gummed paper; your card, etc., in M black andleaf adopted by the S. A. F. ^ inred. Prices: Per500,$3.3o; per 1000, a $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of M leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. M I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. I g 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 3 MmmMmmmmmmimmmmmmmiB m I The owner of an old established florist business in a live and growing city of 15,000, not far from the Pacific Coast, wishes to reti re. Will sell to a practical greenhouse man at about half the actual value. Fully stocked and equipped. Expert gardener now in charge who could be retained if dehired. High altitude, ideal climate. A real opportunity for the right man. Terms to suit purchaser. ^*^^"'*' Key 427, care American Florist. ^^^^^^V^tfV New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- • ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO AA.VWWW;ViA^VVVVUVl%n^^WAV\ftft/%VVVV'iVVlAfl/yVW^\AFVW«VW! 658 The American Florist. Oct. 18, Seattle, Wash. GOOD DEMAND CONTINUES. Trade conditions continue practically unchanged, both as to the volume of of- ferings and outlet. Wholesalers say there is no apparent let-up in sales, and retailers report that as a general rule the public is well supplied with money and is buying freely. The fact that the retail trade, by holding together, has been able to secure $1.50 per dozen for carnations this season, is taken' as one proof of this. In past years, there was more or less price cutting, and the buy- ers soon got into the habit of consid- ering carnations a cheap flower. The dealers' association brought about more harmony, and with $1.50 per dozen, the prevailing price, all divisions of the trade can realize a good profit. All of the wholesalers who get their supply locally, are counting on a big holiday biisiness in roses, and the ranges are full of young stock. There has been an especially heavy cut of orchids. Glad- ioli and cyclamens are being used ex- tensively in baskets, and dealers say there is an increasing interest in these. Marigolds, both single and double, have been used freely of late, and these col- orful offerings proved good sellers, while the local supply of cyclamens is now rated so good that four outside cities were represented by prospective buy- ers here during the past week. Maple chrysanthemums were in heavy arrival and were featured by most dealers, while the entire trade has been mak- ing a strong showing of roses. Ophelia Columbia and Madame Butterfly proved extra good sellers. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS' IMPROVEMENTS. With more than five acres tinder glass, and an increased area devoted to propagation in the open, the Hollywood Gardens have made changes here which place this establishment in the front rank of Pacific Coast greenhouses as to care in handling and quality pro- duced, if not in size. The automatic time system has been Installed in all greenhouses, making it easier for a sin- gle night watchman to attend to this feature while wire cables over each row of boxes allow powerful lights to be slid along, so that night work is made easier. At present, pompons and Chadwick chrysanthemums occupy three houses, while the two and one- half acres, given over to carnations, con- tain principally Supreme, Gentry Su- preme, White Wonder and Aviator. As far as the local demand is concerned, the greatest proflt-on orchids has been found in the three leading commercial varieties, and labiata and Trianae lead in the two long orchid rooms. Instead of getting its Christmas supply of poin- settias and pepper plants from Cali- fornia, the firm is growing their own this year, and in two sections of the glassed- in area are found about .3,000 poinset- tias and hundreds of pepper plants. One house contains some especially fine ex- amples of palms and rubber plants, the former containing uncommon varie- ties. Pour houses are given over to ferns, and in another cyclamens are handled.' The two propagating houses are so arranged that plants are set in sand, and past experience shows the value of this method, as the chance for heating below the boxes practically in- sures successful growth. In addition to this 10-unit range, the hardier offer- ings occupy a number of big outside fields and a large storage house, about 35x150 feet, gives ample service in this line. This last includes a chilled pack- ing room. The stock is all brought to the city by auto truck, although a pri- vate railway spur serves the establish- ment in the matter of unloading large supplies. NOTES. One of the most unusual products of local ranges was seen this week, when an auratum lily, 10 feet in height, with ^MiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiitiiiiMitMiiriiiriitriiiMniniiiiiiiiniiiiiMiiiniliillitiiiiiiuriliiintiitliitilitriiiiriirriinilllllinrlttliniiiMlinnillilintlllllliitlliniiiiltiliiinillllHllllillinilRi Imichell's seasonable bulbs I E s FREESIA "PURITY" | This ^rand type supersedes all the old varieMes of Freesias. 1 Flowers are almost twice the size or the regular type, and a pure i Blisti-ning white. Doz. 100 101)0 | First Size Bulbs »0.20 Sl.25 J1000| NEW GIANT COLORED FREESIAS | These varieties are equal to the *'Purity** iu size; have excellent i form and splendid texture. Doz. 100 1000 | Blue »1.2.5 J8.00 S75.no I Lavender 1.25 8.00 75.00 1 Pink 1.25 8U0 75.00 1 Mixed, all colors 75 5.00 40.00 | Also Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus | and other Seasonable Bulbs; also Seeds and Supplies. f Send tor New Wholesale Price list if yi,u have not received a copy. | I HENRY F. MICHELL CO., 518 Maiket St., PHILADE.PHIA, PA.| iiti'i)iiiiiii[i>iiiiiti>iiriiiiiiiiiliriirtiiiriitiiiiriilrliiiiiiriiiiillliniiiiiiitiiiiiiiriMillllllllllM>liliiiii[iiiitiiitiiiiiiiniii[iiitiiiiinii!iirinillriiiriiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiirrniiriiiiiiriilKiiir? 26 branches, and more than 265 blos- soms, was shown. This window display attracted no end of attention. Another novelty was the showing by the Orph- eum Floral Company, of Artie, a ten- inch dahlia, grown by George Sheffield and wife of Burton, Washington. This flower is deep yellow in color. George P. Rosaia, of Rosaia Bros., has returned from an eight-day trip up the Olympic penninsula, where business and pleasure were combined. He states the party went for bear, grouse and moss, and secured none of the first, two or three of the second, and large quan- tities of the last named item. A deal which has attracted much at- tention in the northwest is that in which E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind.. is re- ported to have bought 500,000 rose plants of Clark Bros., Portland, Ore., and offered to take 200,000 more the coming year. Chrysanthemums and asparagus ferns were the only two lines brought from California at all heavily last week, and local growers were in a position to ship carnations to other northwestern cities. The Woodlawn Flower Shop featured roses and marigolds in its windows all of the week, and reports especially good results on the latter offering. H. M. Columbus, 0. TRADE INCLINED TO BE QUIET. Business during the past week has been a little quiet, due largely to weather conditions. The unseasonable temperature, coupled with heavy rains during the latter part of the week, caused a let-up in buying, which is be- lieved to be only temporary. There has been comparatively little funeral work during the week, and as yet, party and reception orders have not reached large proportions. With the coming of cold- er weather, social activity is expected to increase. Weddings are expected to be more numerous during the fall, and quite a few are scheduled in the near future. General orders are fairly good, and growing plants have been es- pecially popular. The feature of the trade is the demand for carnations and roses. A moderate supply of both are on the market, and they sell for $1.50 per dozen for carnations and $2 to $5 per dozen for roses. Premier, Sun- burst, Russell and Ophelia are the prin- cipal varieties of roses on the local market. Sweet peas are moving fairly well at 50 cents a bunch. They are quite plentiful. Chrysanthemums are selling satisfactorily although the de- mand is not as strong as usual for the time of the year. They retail at $4 to $6 per dozen. J. W. L,. Baltimore. STOKES FEATURE BRILLIANT DISPLAYS. The market during the past week has beert a blaze of color, all of the autumn shades being represented in the dahlias and chrysanthemums — the former for the customer wanting something of moderate price, the latter appealing to the more aristocratic buyer. These flowers have also been employed to good advantage in the window displays and they will be missed when frost takes them away. The orchid supply is a little larger than last week, which is encouraging when we remember the October wedding demand. Swainsona is being suggested as a substitute for lily of the valley, which is now an un- known quantity here. Carnations are much better than they have been. Cut lemon verbenas and rose geraniums are offered in bunches of 23' sprays and make a fragrant addition to the cut flower arrangements or when used in baskets. NOTES. The date of the big event, "ladies' night," of the florists' club is drawing near. Better secure your tickets before the reservations are closed. Tlie com- mittee has secured George Black to decorate the ballroom and Chas. Feast will arrange the tables with fie assist- ance of half a dozen of the pi'omising younger members of the craft. The Southern hotel is the place and the eve- ning of October 21 is the time. J. Bartel, a veteran grower of this city, will leave soon for the west in com- pany with his wife and daughter, who was recently married. OUie Larkin, a relative of Wm. Chris- tie, died suddenly in the mountains and was buried from the Christie home on Greenmount avenue. President Ekas of the gardeners' and florists' club, who has been laid up for about a week, has recovered and !s again on the job. Robert Halliday is still at Ocean City, where he is improving in health rapidly. He expects to return to this city shortly. G.. Jr. Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Society of Florists held its regular meeting. October 8 at the Indiana Dahlia Farm, New Albany, as the guest of Edward Kunzman. the proprietor. There was a large attend- ance and the thousands of fine b'ooms of the choicest varieties of this flower presented a sight worth going ijiany miles to see. D. L,. Swift has installed a new boiler to be used in connection with the heating of his rose houses. At pres- ent he is cutting some good flowers. Visitor : G. M. Reburn, Chicago. H. G. W. 1919. The American Florist. 659 DUTCH BULBS READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT Our first shipments are now in, bulbs opening up in fine shape. Order early. Demand heavy and supply short. DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS Per 100 Per 1000 Gertrude, rose $3.50 $30.00 Gigantea, pink 3.50 30.00 La Grandcsse, white . . • • 3.50 30.00 ly'Innocence, white 3.50 30.00 Grand Maitre, blue 3.50 30.00 Qneen of Blues, blue 3.50 30.00 NAJVLED HYACINTHS Per 100 Per 1000 First size named varieties $11.00 $100.00 Blue, Grand Maitre, King of Blues, Lord Derby, Queen of Blues. Red and Pink, Cardinal Wiseman, Gen. De Wet, Gertrude, Gigantea, Lady Derby. "White, L'Innocence, La Grandesse, Mme. Van der Hoop. Second size nanied varieties 8.50 SO.Oo Poroins grade in separate colors 6.00 55.00 Bedding grade in separate colors 4.50 40.00 SINGLE TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Artus. scarlet $2.25 $20.00 Belle Alliance, scarlet 3.00 27.00 Cardinal's Hat, red 4.75 45.00 Chrysolora, yellow 3.0O 27.00 Crimson King, crimson 2.50 22.00 Cottage Maid, white edged rose 2.75 24.00 Couleur Cardinal, crimson-scarlet 5.10 48.00 Duchess of Frama, orange 3.00 27.00 Dusart, scarlet 2.40 21.50 Kelzerskroon, red and gold 3.30 30.00 Mon Tresor, yellow 4.90 46.00 Pottebakker, white 2.80 35.00 Pottebakker, scarlet 3.25 29.00 Pottebakker, yellow 2.80 25.00 Princess Marianne, white, red striped.. 2.60 23.00 Prince of Austria, orange scarlet 3.60 33.00 Rosamund!, rose pink 2.40 21.50 Rose Grisdelin, soft rose 2.75 24.00 Thos. Moore, orange yellow 3.00 27.00 White Hawk 3.25 29.50 Yellow Prince 3.30 30.00 Bxtra Pilne Mixed 2.00 18.00 DOUBLE TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Couronne d'Or, copper color $4.25 $30.00 La Candeur, white 2.75 24.00 Murillo, pink 3.75 35.00 Rex Rubrorum, scarlet 3.75 35.00 Salvator Rosa, deep rose 3.85 35,00 Extra Fine Mixed 2.50 21.00 LATE FLOWERING TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Ronton d'Or, yellow $2.30 $20.00 Isabella, red and white 2.30 20.00 Picotee (Maiden's Blush), white mar- gined rose 2.40 21.00 Gesneriana. crimson scarlet 2.75 24.00 Salmon Queen, orange red 2.40 21.00 Gesneriana Lutea, yellow 2.75 24.00 Inglescomhe Pink 2.60 23.00 Mrs. Moon, yellow 3.40 31.00 DARWIN TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Baronne de la Tonnaye, bright rose. . . .$2.90 $26.00 Pride of Haarlem, cardinal 3J50 32.00 Bartigon. crimson 6.15 58.50 Farncombe Sanders, scarlet 3.50 32,50 Europe, salmon scarlet 3.30 30.00 Gretclien, pale rose 2.75 25.50 Glow, vermilion scarlet 3.30 30.00 Loveliness, carmine rose 2.50 22.00 Mme. Krelage, lilac rose 3.30 30.00 AVm. Pitt, dark crimson 5.15 48.00 Wm. Copeland, lilac rose 5.50 52.00 King Harold, blood red 2.90 26.00 Extra Fine Mixed 2.25 20.00 SINGLE HARDY NARCISSI OB DAFFODILS Per 100 Per 1000 Empress, double nose bulbs $4.85 $46.00 Empress, round bulbs 3.85 36.00 Emperor, double nose bulbs 4.85 46.00 Emperor, round bulbs 3.85 36.00 Golden Spur, double nose bulbs 5.00 48.00 Golden Spur, round bulbs 3.75 35.00 Sir ^Vatkin, double nose bulbs 4.75 45.50 Sir ^Vatkin, round bulbs 3.35 31.00 Victoria, double nose bulbs 5.25 49.50 Victoria, round bulbs 3.85 Se'.OO Poetaz Elvira 2.85 26.00 Giant Prlnceps, double nose bulbs 4.25 40.00 Poetlcus Ornatus, double nose bulbs... S.60 33.50 DOUBLE HARDY NARCISSI OR DAFFODILS Per 100 Per 1000 Alba Plena Odorata $3.35 $31.00 Orange PhoenLt 3.85 36.00 Sulphur Phoenix 3.85 36.00 Von Sion, double nose bulbs 5.25 49.50 Von Sion, round bulbs, 1st size 4.25 40.00 Von Sion, round bulbs, 2nd size 4.00 38.00 A. HENDERSON & CO. 166 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO 660 The American Florist. Oct. 18, ::^-V^-K j^^^^l^j^^ Artificial Flowers General Supplies SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. Baskets and Flower Stands THE OVE QNATT CO., Inc. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. a D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Boston. FAIi TRADE OPENS STRONG. Business for the fall season has opened with a rush, added to by sev- eral weddings. Chrysanthemums are plentiful but prices remain firm at $3 to $5 per dozen. Some very good snap- dragons are being received, also bou- vardia, both of which move readily. Dahlias and gladoli are about done for, ruined by the heavy frosts of the past week. Roses are in full crop, with Ophelia, Klllarney Queem, Columbia, Russell and Crusader leading in popu- larity. Spencer sweet peas are show- ing good stem and color. Violets have arrived and are very good for the season. The help situation is becom- ing quite serious and several of the large stores are in need of salesmen. CLUB MEETIKG. The florists' association heldi its reg- ular meeting at the Parker House, Octo- ber 10, the attendance numbering 62. After the dinner. Secretary Hicks, of the retail board of the chamber of commerce, spoke at length regarding retail business, co-operation and organi- zation. During the evening it was sug- gested that a "Say it With Flowers" week be held in connection with Armis- tice week, beginning November 10, when everything possible will be done to boom the flower trade. Donations to the amount of $675 were received to start an advertising fund. The W. W. Edgar Co. is supplying this market with fine asparagus and nephrolepis. Their cyclamens and be- gonias are also showing good form. William Sullivan is now with J. Walsh & Son, Maiden, Mass, Wm. Nicholson is having heavy cuts of Eai-ly Frost and Oconto chrysanthe- mums; also pompons of some of his new seedlings. Frank Edgar has a fine house of Major Bonnaffon and will start cutting November 1. He is also going in heavy on pot plants. S. K. G. Nashville, Tenn. FUNERAL AND WEDDING DEMAND. Business during the past two weeks has been quite satisfactory, made up in the main from funeral orders and wedding arrangements, the latter now being noticeable. The cut flower sup- ply has increased and roses are com- ing in with great profusion, holding their price well at $3 per dozen. Car- nations are also increasing, but are none too numerous. They move freely at $1.50 per dozen. Chrysanthemums in small quantities have made their ap- pearance, but it will be a week or two before they will be considered a fac- tor. Paper White narcissus bulbs have arrived and are now on sale at $1 per dozen, finding many buyers even at that price. M. C. D. Providence, R. I. STOCK GRADES HIGH AND MOVES FREELY. The demand during the past week has been very good, stock being excellent in quality and brisk business was the rule. Roses are clean and crisp and cell on sight. Asters are now a thing of the past and they are much missed in fu- neral work. Weddings have been nu- merous and have brought a strong call for white roses, incidentally strengthen- ing prices. The cut flower trade ;s pick- ing up well. Chrysanthemums are now in better supply and the quality is also showing considerable improvement. The call for this flower, however, is light at present. Violets have made their ap- pearance and prove good stock. Carna- tions, while fairly good, move slowly. H. A. T. Qeveland. FLOWER DEMAND DROPS. There has been a decided falling off in the demand for cut flowers during the past week. Funeral work has also diminished and business has suffered accordingly. Some of the retailers place the blame on the steel strike, together with the prices of the necessities of life. Of course there is vast difference be- tween the demand at the present time and during the influenza period last year. Roses are plentiful in all varieties and the street merchants were a busy crowd on Saturday, buying up the sur- plus, and despite a drizzling rain which fell all day, they seemed to do a good business. Chrysanthemums are be- coming more plentiful as are the daily receipts of carnations. Sweet peas, clean up early and the same is true- of swainsona, larkspur, daisies, lilac,, etc. A good call for boxwood indicates- an increased demand for this item later on. Dahlias are still plentiful but the demand continues very good. Outdoor pompons meet with a good call for fun- eral work. Growers in the vicinity ex- perienced a light frost on the night of October 7, but no damage resulted. NOTES. Carl Lee and wife, nee Miss O'Malley,. both in the employ of the J. M. Gasser Co., have resigned their positions. Mr. Kester. formerly with the Jones-Rus- sell Co., has taken a position with this firm. Walter Rohusek has purchased a double house in the Lakewood section and intends to move in the near future. He expects to join the J. M. Gasser Co.'s force next week. Jack Pratos, of the Park Flower Shop, passed around the "pertectos" last week, the occasion being the arrival of a fine- boy at his home. Congratulations. C. F. B. 1919. The American Florist. 661 I 't**^*^'^'^^^^'*^^'^^^^^^'-^'-'-^*-^^^'^'-^^'^'-^^^^^'-'''-^^^^^^ ^ ' L^^^ ' t.^^^^T.T.^^ ' lT.^^^^^^^^^ ■-■-■.■.■.^».»,»-»-S.<.^ Dutch Bulbs from Holland CHOICE SELECT STOCK HYACINTHS, 1st Size, Named Varieties Per 1000. $120.00. Grand Maitre Kins of the Blues Queen of the Blues La Victoire Cardinal Wiseman Boi des Beiges Per 100, $13.00. Albertina La Grandesse L'lnnoeence Mme. Van der Hoop Gertrude Gigantea Lady Derby HYACINTHS, 2d Size, same varieties as above Per 100, $8.50. Per 1000, $80.00. HYACINTHS, Single Forcing Blue Light Blue Rose Per 100, $6.00. Per 1000, $50.00. Red and Rose White Shades Pure \Vhite HYACINTHS, Bedding, same varieties as above Per 100, $4.50. Per 1000, $40.00. DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS Per 100, $3.60. Gertrude Gigantea L'lnnocence La Grandesse Per 1000, $32.00. Grand Maitre King of the Blues Queen of the Blues JONQUILS Per 100 Per 1000 Campernelle $2.50 $20.00 Rugnlosus 2.75 22.00 Single 1.75 15.00 Double 2.50 20.00 SINGLE TULIPS Per 100 Per. 1000 Artus $2.75 $24.00 Belle Alliance 3.75 34.00 Ohrysolora 3.25 30.00 Cottage Maid 2.75 25.00 Cramoisi Brilliant 3.50 32.00 La Relne 3.25 30.00 Mon Tresor «.00 55.00 Keizerskroon 4.00 35.00 Rose GrisdeUn 3.50 30.00 Rose Luisaute 4.00 35.00 Proserpine 5.50 50.00 Van Vondel 3.0O 25.00 White Hawk 3.25 30.00 Yellow Prince 4.00 34.00 Single Mixed Extra Fine 2.25 20.00 LATE TULIPS Per 100 Per lOOO Bouton d'Or $3.00 $24.0O Gesneriana Spathnlata 3.00 26.00 Gesneriana Lutea 3.00 26.00 Maiden's Blush Picotec 3.00 25.00 Inglescombe Pink 3.0O 25.00 Inglescombe Yello^v 3.00 27.00 Mrs. Moon 4.00 36.00 late Extra Flue Mixed 2.50 20.00 DOUBLE TULIPS Per 100 Couronne d'Or $5.00 Imperator Rubrorum 4.50 La Candeur 3.50 Murillo 4.00 Rubra Maxima 4.00 Tournesol Red & Yellow 5.00 Salvator Rosa 4.00 Vuurbaak 5.50 Extra Fine Mixed 2.75 DARWIN TULIPS Per 100 Baronne de la Tonnaye $3.50 Clara Butt 3.00 Gretchen 3.50 Glow 4.00 Farncombe Sanders 4.00 Dream 4.00 Mnie. Krelage 4.00 Inglescombe Yellow. See late flowering tulips. Rev. Ewbank 4.00 Pride of Haarlem 4,00 AV. Copeland 5.0O Darwin's Ex. Fine Mixed 3.0O NARCISSI, Single Per 100 Golden Spur 1st $3.50 Golden Spur D. N 5.OO Elmperor 1st size 3.50 Emperor D, N 5.00 Empress 1st size 3.50 Empress D. JV 5.00 Princeps 1st size 3.25 Princeps D. ]V 4.50 Poeticus Ornatus 2.25 Poetieus Ornatus D. N 3.00 Victoria 1st size 3.50 Victoria D. >r 5.50 Sir AVatkin 1st size 3.50 Sir AVatkin D. N, 5.50 Poeticus Pheasant's Eye 3.00 . Poeticus Elvira 3.00 Per lOOO $45.00 42.00 30.00 35.00 35.00 45.00 38.00 50.00 25.00 Per 1000 $30.00 25.00 30.00 35.00 36.00 35.00 3G.00 34.00 34.00 46.00 25.00 Per 1000 $30.00 45.00 30.00 45.00 30.00 45.00 28.00 40.00 16.00 25.00 30.00 50.00 30.00 50.00 24.00 26.00 NARCISSI, Double Per 100 Per 1000 Albus Plenus Odoratus $3.00 .$25.00 Sulphur Phoenix 4.00 35.00 Orange Phoenix 4.00 35.00 Von Sion D. N. Mam. . .' 5.50 SO.OO Von Sion Double 1st 3.50 30.00 FRENCH BULBS Paper WTiite Grandiflora, 13 ctm. 1250 to case Select $21.00 Grand Solell d'Or (yellow Paper 'WTiites) 800 to case 45.00 Trumpet Major (yellow) 25.00 American Bulb Co, watchuTghow" 172 N.Wabash Ave., Phone Randolph 3316 CHICAGO >g^^*^^^t* ' -*^^^^^^^^*'^t^'-'-^^*-^^<-<-'-'-^'- ■•'-■-■-■-■- '-gg" »-^^'^<.t^^T^».»-»-^^S.S.<.S.»^» » «... ;.■.■. t ^ ttg> 662 The American Florist. Oct. 18, vvvv^A/vvvvvvvvvvv^/vvvvv^A/w/v^A/v^AdvvuvvvuvMVAnMvvvu■^^ HOME GROWN CHRYSANTHEMUMS White and Yellow, $3.00 to $5.00 per drzen. We are now cutting in quantity our famous Early White Pompons Price 50c per bunch. Send us a trial order. BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER. We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. PRICE LIST RUSSELL AND COLUMBIA OPHELIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, Long per lOO, $20.00 to $25.00 Good medium per 100, 12.00 to IS.OO Medium per 100, 10.00 Short per 100, 6.00 WHITE KILLARNEY Extra long per 100, $12.00 to $15.00 Medium per 100, 8.00 to 10.00 Short per 100, S.OO to 6.00 CARNATIONS— Red, White, Pink $5.00 to $6.00 per lOO Extra Fancy Ferns, per 1000, $2.50 I Adiantum ..per 100, $1.00 to $1.50 I Asp. Sprays per 100, $2..50 to $3.00 1 Galax, bronze per lOOO, 2.O0 | Sprengeri per 100 . 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be piocuied for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying direct from the grower you are assured Of fresh stock at all times and the most even run of quality possible. notice: — We close at 6 o'clock week days and all day Sunday, ^Veek Days S A. M, until 5 F. M. BASSEH & WASHBIRN LONG DISTANCE PHONE: CENTRAL 1457 Greenhouses: Hinsdale, III., and Greggs Station, 111. OFFICE AND STORE 178 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Chicago. STOCK IS VERY SCARCE. Stock is very scarce at this writing, and. the market is cleaning up in all lines at an early hour each day at high figures. Carnations are in heavy de- mand, and what stock is arriving in this item is quickly disposed of at prices ranging from $2 to $5 per 100, and extra fancy, $6. Orchids are cleaning up right along, with cattleyas bringing $15 to $18 per dozen. Gardenias are in short supply at $6 per dozen. Lily-of-the-val- ley continues to bring $15 per ICK), and in some instances, more. Sweet peas have made their appearance, and sell like hot cakes. Violets, both single and double, are included in the offerings. Chrysanthemums are moving fast at $2 to $5 per dozen, and pompons at 50 to 75 cents per bunch. There is quite a large number of California chrysanthe- mums being offered here in both the wholesale market and retail stores which is helping out some during the shortage. American Beauty roses are good pirop- erty at prices ranging from $2 to $() per dozen, and at times a trifle more, espe- cially in the extra-fancy grades. Mrs. Chas. Russell, Columbia and Premier sell quickly. Roses in general are cleaning up rapidly each day, with fancy stock obtainable in Killarney Brilliant, Killarney, White Killarney, Ophelia, Ward, Sunburst, Milady. My Maryland, Hoosier Beauty, Champ Weiland, Shawyer, Montrose and a few other varieties not already mentioned. A few lilies are seen. Pansies and bouvardias have arrived, and there are some calendulas and snapdragons ob- tainable. A few gladioli, asters and dahlias are still arriving and clean up right along. Greens are selling well, especially boxwood and wild smilax. Wedding work and funeral orders have been quite plentiful the past week with STRENGTH Of ¥£ARS CHICAGO has the ability to serve the Retail Florist with Cut Flowers. No doubt about the supremacy of the CHICAGO MARKET. Every day more retail Florists learn to depend upon this MARKET as a most reliable source in which to buy. CUT FLOWERS bought in CHICAGO at MARKET PRICES always allow for the added profit in Retailing. OUR ability to fill orders meets the wishes of those who avail themselves of our service. KENNICOTT BROS. CO., 1919. The American Florist 663 Fine Supply of Roses Order what you need from us RUSSELL COLUMBIA $5.00 to $20.00 per 100. $6.00 to $15.00 per 100. Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, Milady, My Maryland, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland. $4.00 to $10.00 per J 00. Our Selection, $4.00 per J 00. Carnations, $3.00 to $5.00 per 100; Fancy, $6.00 per 100. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. PETER REINBERG Wholesale Florist 30 East Randolph St., IiONG DISTANCE PHONES CENTRAIi 601 and 2846 CHICAGO « If :mmfm ^ co ^^^*=^=^^^ ^ = TvJOX I NIC. ^ < ^ ^^^^^^= phones: CENTRAL 2571 -AUTOMATIC 48-734- CENTRAL 2572 161 NorthWabash Ave, Chicago IN QUANTITY Roses -lumS' Carnations Complete Line of Other Seasonable Stock We always have what you want; so place your regular orders with us. P^We also have a Complete Line of Greens I I f ( L»-»-^t iiiiiiii i George Asmus, Fred Lautenschlager, George Weiland, Paul Klingsporn, W. J. Smyth, C. E. McCoy, H. V. Swenson, Clarence Ellsworth and T. D. Long, of this city, attended the annual meeting of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Buf- falo, N. Y., October 14-15. J. F. Am- mann and O. J. Olson, of St. Paul, made the trip with the local party. Two of our well-known people in the trade were quietly married recently, but have asked the writer to keep the nev/s quiet for a few weeks, when they will let all their friends in on the secret. An- other couple are going to be married in the near future, but' for certain reasons they do not want it published this week. Chris Pederson says that the writer erred when he wrote that he celebrated his forty-second birthday recently. It should have read forty-eighth instead, but he carries his ago so well that one can hardly believe that the fine looking young fellow is really as old as that. It is rumnred that Jaclc Byers, of the Zech & Mann force, will join the ranks of the benedicts in the near future. One of the young men in the trade told him he thought he had about all the fighting he wanted when he was with the Amer- ican troops abroad. Wietor Bros.' stock never looked bet- ter in the greenhouses than it does right now, especially the roses, which are very promising. N. J. Wietor and wife expect to visit their son, Harry, this week, who is attending college at Mil- waukee, Wis. The Chicago Carnation Co.'s range at Joliet was damaged last week by the heavy windstorm which swept that city. One rose house was blown down and much glass was broken in many of the others. Martin Reukauf, representing H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., passed through the city early in the week, returning from the west, where he reports good business. Ed. Mallison is well pleased with business at the Fleischman Floral Co.'s store, and is looking forward to a brisk season. Funeral orders have been plen- ^ tiful of late. The American Bulb Co. has secured additional quarters at 56-58 East South Water street, which will be used for housing and distributing their Dutcli bulbs. Tier Cole, of Hembriecker & Cole, Springfield, celebrated his thirty-fourth birthday in this city, October 12, when he was the guest of Allie Zech and wife. The Weiland-Risch Co. liked the new rose, Mrs. Bayard Thayer, so well last year that they increased their plantings of this variety for this season's cut. Lewis & Rocca are more than satis- fied with the amount of business they have done since they opened their store on East Jackson boulevard. Kennicott Bros. Co. reports a brisk call for fancy carnations, which in some instances, have sold as high as $6 per 100 the past week. It is rumored that the expressmen will go out on strike next week unless other arrangements are made between now and Octobr 20. Peter Reinberg is having & heavy out-of-town call for stock, which with the local demand, causes an early clean- up each day. The Kaspar Manufacturing Co., 2614 South Crawford avenue, is manufactur- ing wooden easels for the trade. C. L. Washburn reports that the ship- ping trade is exceedingly brisk at Bas- sett & Washburn's store. Louis Finnermann. of the Grossberg- Tyler-Finnermann Co., is back from a visit to St. Louis, Mo. Vaughan's Seed Store is very busy with the Dutch bulbs and nui-sery stock for fall planting. The E. C. Amling Co. received its first sliipment of sweet peas and bouvardia last week. The E. P. Winterson Co. unpacked a large shipment of baskets the past week. The Weiss-Spandikau Co. cut their first stock in their new range last week. F. J. Benthey has resigned his posi- tion with Kennicott Bros. Co. Visitors : B. H. Klus, Anderson, Ind.; Mr. Wilson, of the Wilson-Crout-Gehr Co., Portland. Ore.; Herman Mueller and wife, Wichita. Kan.; Fred Bleise and wife, of the Waukesha Floral Co., Waukesha, Wis.; H. Roth and wife. La- fayette, Ind.; J. J. Le Borious, Duluth, Minn. ChlcasfO Florists' Club. The Chicago Florists' Club resumed its monthly meetings October 9, at the Randolph hotel. President Zech in the chair. -Fred Lautenschlager offi- ciated as secretary in the absence of A. T. Pyfer. In co-operation with the association of commerce and the organi- zations of the wholesale and retail flo- rists, the club voted to invite the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion to this city for its convention in 1920 or 1921. Chairman Johnson, of the committee in charge of arrangements for the con- vention of the American Carnation So- ciety, and the Illinois State Florists' Association, to be heUl at the Hotel La Salle, January 21-22. reported satis- factory progress, saying the flowers would be turned over to the retailers for effective rearrangement after the first day. Treasurer Amling called 'attention to the "Say It With Flowers" signs in preparation by the Society of American Florists, and handed members a circular issued by the Commercial Flower Grow- ers of Chicago on their value and dis- tribution, which is reproduced elsewhere in this issue. Chairman Lange, of the publicity committee, was instructed to ascertain the cost of displaying a num- ber of these signs in the downtown dis- trict, and report at the next meeting. A letter was read from President Blackistone, of the Washington Florists' {Central 32S4 Our Offerings Include; ROSES. COLUMBIA RUSSELL White Killamey Pink Killamey Milady Sunburst Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia MINIATURE ROSES Cecile Brunner CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS Valley Cattleyas CHRYSANTHEMUMS White — Pink — Yellow WHITE POMPONS GREENS. Plumosus Sprengeri Galax, bronze. Galax, green Ferns i Adiantum Smilax I Boxwood ^iniiiltiilliiiiilliiiniiiiiiiiilitiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiilllliiiiiiiiiiiniilliiilllii 1919. The American Florist. 667 } Heavy Supply, White Pink and Yellow. Also POMPONS HA.^VE> ic^ouii ou®toiwi:b^]«® Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to ^ive satisfaction. We have everything in the way of Cut Flowers, ROSeS Of all Varieties, including DOUble White Killarney, which is much better than the White Killarney that is commonly grown by other growers. Also a nice lot of Russells, Columbia and Premier, besides the novelty roses Ncsbit and Brunner. CARNATIONS - - Red, White, Light U\ and Mk Pinl( VALLEY Rubrums, Feverfew, Tritomas and all other season- able Cut Flowers, including Greens of all kinds. VIOLETS liF'Send us a trial order and get in touch with the quality of our stock and our prices. U you want good stock and good treatment, buy of Chicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wholesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., L"K., CHICAGO Prices As Low As Others. Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i^^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CLOSED ALL DAY SUNDAY. We are in daily touch with market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can reply upon orders sent us receiving such benefits. Club, on "Say It With Flowers" week, as planned by his organization. The highly successful operation of this plan has been already described and illus- trated In these columns. The secretary was instructed to turn Mr. Blackistone's letter over to the local retail florists' association for consideration. August Poehlmann, W. J. Keimel, Paul R. Klingsporn, Otto H. Amling and others discussing the outlook for cut flowers this season, said there would be plenty of roses and chrysanthemums, with a shortage of carnations. Ship- ments from other sections, it was said, would have little effect on the local market this season. Allie Zech, describing his recent Wis- consin tour, said the florists' associa- tion of that state is doing good work in getting the trade togethei-. August Poehlmann cordially invited members to join the growers on the oc- casion of their visit to Morton Grove, October 16. Talking of the fuel situation. Paul Weiss said there is enough coal to go around, but that prices are likely to ad- vance. James Morton was appointed one of the committee to prepare suitable reso- lutions on members lately deceased. E. A. Bebb, who had served with the army in Europe, told of trade conditions there. Peter Pearson exhibited some excel- lent cyclamen plants. GREEN SHEET MOSS Fadeless, per bag, $3.50 Natural, 1.75 KNUD NIELSEN Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when wrtHno Kansas City, Mo. DEMAND CLEANS UP DAILY SUPPLY. The supply of stock is about the same as last reported, the demand about bal- ancing the receipts. Gladioli are now a back number with few to be seen. Car- nations are more plentiful and the qual- ity has improved. Dahlias are also more numerous and in some cases fine stock is available. Roses, especially Premier, Russell, Columbia and Ophe- lia, are rather limited and the improved quality brings better prices. Chrysan- themums are making their appearance on the market, although they rule high. Pot plants show considerable improve- ment and move fast. ^miiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiriiltiiiiiilliilltiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiii)iiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiriiii[l;s I - THE - I (Meyer Florist Thread) i Comes put up 16 oz.ol actual thread to the lb., = E 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread i E with any other you are using and you % E will see a vast difference in the = E quality as well as the price and = I yardage of each spool. | : Manufactured by the = I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREAD WORKS I I 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. i = c ;ilI1llllllllllllltllllltlllMIItlIlllIIIIIIINIII)lltllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllll[IIIirillll^ NOTES. H. Kusik & Co. report stock as none too generous in supply and most offer- ings move on sight. A good stock of roses is now carried here, all the lead- 668 The American Florist. Oct. 18, ERNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing t F. fflNTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 Established 1892 Chicago Dally shipments of the finest stock in Roses, Carnations, Violets and Chrysanthemums. Headquarters for Wild Smilax, Fancy Ferns, Adiantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. ing varieties being represented as well as carnations and dahlias. W. J. Barnes is now cutting some ex- cellent dahlias. The last of the gladioli have gone. Funeral orders are holding up well and wedding work is better than ever before. The Pinehurst Floral Co. reports stock coming in better with improve- ment in the quality of roses, carnations and dahlias. Tliere is a daily gain in volume of sales. Thomas Kane, of the Peterson Floral Co., who, it is believed, is suffering from a ruptured blood vessel near the heart, does not show much improvement in his condition. The Muehlebach Flower Shop reports splendid opening business under Mana- ger Neff, who is looking forward to a good season. The Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. is cut- ting stock in better quantity and re- ports a good run of funeral and wedding orders. John Klauss is sending in some good Russell roses and will begin cutting chrysanthemums about October 15. T. J. Noll & Co. report a much better supply and general trade improvement, especially in shipping orders. Charles Thomas, of the Rosery, is re- covering from an operation. Visitors : M. Smith, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; R. M. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Morris Levine. New York: Mrs. Everett, Tawhoska, Okla. E. J. B. St. Louis. GENERAL TRADE CONDITIONS IMPROVED. General business conditions strength- ened considerably within the last few weeks, with a noticeable improvement in the social demand. Funeral work has been rather slow, but weddings are picking up. In fact, a few very good sized events are scheduled for this month. The supply of stock has been quite heavy in some instances. Roses have been in good supply, but have cleaned np well. Carnations show a world of improvement, and at an early date, should be a big factor in the market. Chrysanthe- mums are just beginning to come in, and within a few weeks they will be a drug on the market, unless some of the other stock falls off. Dahlias are of very fine quality. It seems a shame that their season is so short, but it will be best for general market conditions in a few weeks. A few early sweet peas are seen. Snapdragons and violets are in limited quantity but will be of l^etter quality a little later on. Other outdoor stock is only fair and not a factor. In greens, the market is well supplied. NOTES. The florists' club held its October meeting at the greenhouse establish- ment of Phil Goebel at Des Peres, Mo. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by sbow- ing your customer9 how easy it is to grow potted plants witb a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered just right. Whole- sale price, $20.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name with your order. Sample by mail, 35c The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO One of the largest turnouts of the season enjoyed Mr. Goebel's hospitality. Seven- teen new applications were presented- L. Jules Bourdet was unanimously elect- ed to the unexpired term of trustee, left vacant by Alex Lurie, who has moved to Cleveland, O. Quite a discussion took place in regard to publicity matters. After the meeting adjourn- ed, Mr. Goebel took his guests in hand and served a wonderful lunch, with refreshments. He has his place looking well, and with the new additions of the past summer, he has one of the nicest ranges in St. Louis county. More power to you, Phil. At the second meeting of the florists' bowling league, the rose team took two games from the carnations, and the sweet peas took two games from the daisies. Come on, you old timers, come in and get acquainted, and let us see how good you are now. Meetings every Wednesday evening at Grand and Gra- vois, across the street from Chas. Beyer's greenhouses. L. Jules Bourdet and Wm. C. Smith have some very fine cyclamen coming on and from the' looks of the stock at present, it is going to be the finest ever grown here. This will help out con- siderably, as there will be no azaleas and rhododendron here this season. A number of the local F. T. D. mem- bers left October 12, for Buffalo to at- tend the annual meeting. Unfortu- nately not all the St. Louis members can go for various reasons, but they will anxiously watch the results of the meeting. St. Louis county growers are having a big cut of chrysanthemums coming on for this season. The same is noticeable of the carnations. It seems there will be at least twice the amount of carna- tions that there were last season. J. J. W. An Unusual Opportunity For a short time we are offering: you our beautiful, ereen enameled, adjustable Plant Stand At a price below cost of manufacture. It has a range in height from 26 to 52 inches, and you will find it invaluable for deco- rative purposes and the display of plants and baskets in your store and window. Poppy design is carried throughout. A beautiful ornament for any store. Sale Price, $2.00 each PERCY JONES INC. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist when writing Indianapolis. Ind. — The preliminary premium list of the fall flower show of the State Florists' Association of In- diana in conjunction with the joint meeting of Indiana and Kentucky flo- rists, at the Claypool hotel, this city, November 13-14. has been issued and copies may be secured upon application to O. E. Steinkamp, secretary, 3S0O Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 1919. The American Florist. 669 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 80ie-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when loriting E.C.AML1NGC0. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE ! IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., CHICAGO L. D. Phones CENTRAL 1977 and 1978 I J Mention the American Florist when loriting MILLER &M11SSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash Avenne. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L Randall Co.^ ^mMg^ Wabash Ave., and Lake St. ^SOMB^ i"j"ftilr"r CHICAGO, ILL. Mgag^ Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEiiAND-RiscnCbt FLOWER CROWERS TELEPHONC |PJ UWADkeU AUC CHICAGO CSs Buffalo, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special 30.000 40.00 Fancy 20.000 25.00 Extra 15.000 20.00 " 1st 8.000 10.00 Killarney S.OO® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 12.00 Ward 3.00O 4.00 Columbia 6.00O 15.00 Ophelia 3.00O 15.00 Russell 6.00O 10.00 Shawyer 3.00O 10.00 " Bon Silene 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 85.000100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Asparagus Sprenfferi 350 .50 Ferns per 1,000 2.50 Calendulas 2.000 3.00 Smilax 25.00 Gladioli 2.0013) 5.00 Asters l.OOO 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00O 10.00 Auratum Lily 15.00 Boston, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses. Beauty 12.000 26.iiO Killarney Queen 2.00O 6.00 " White & Pink Killarney. 2.00O 6.00 Double White Killarney 6.00O 12.00 Killarney Brilliant 2.00O 8.00 Hadley 6.00O 12.00 Mock 2.00O 4.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00O 12.00 " Taft 2.00® 8.00 MiladT 2.O0S8 8.00 Ward and Hllllngdon. . . 2.00O 8.00 My Maryland 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 12.000 15.00 Easter LiUes 10.000 20.00 Valley 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 4.00® 8.00 Cincinnati, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Killarney 4.00® 12.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00O 18.00 Ophelia 4.00O 10.00 " Richmond 4,000 10.00 " Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 " Shawyer 4.00O 10.00 " Columbia 6.00O 18.00 Lilium Glganteum 12.60® 15.00 Cattleyas lOOO 3.00 Carnations 4.000 12.00 Callas .• 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.50® 3.00 Easter LlUes 12.60® 15.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 3.00® B.OO Asters 2.00® 4.00 ripe for the movement, and are ready to back up well conducted nublicity. As Arthur A. Niessen withdrew his nomination for vice-president, Harry M. Betz was elected in his place, and with this exception, last year's officers remain. Write For Our Price List On Cut Flowers H. G. BERNING 1402-4 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. BERGER BROS. Roses, High 6raile Dahlias GLADIOLUS 1225 Race St. Pluladelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Gut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, PA. Growers of Quality Florrersi. Mention the American Florist when writing NASTICA Used for glazing greenhouses. Put up in gallon cans $2.26 Rubber Putty Bulb (12-oz. size) 1.25 Geo. H. Angermueller Co. Wholesale Florists, 1324 Fine St., ST. LOUIS, MO Mention the American Florist when writing 1919. The American Florist. 671 EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplles. MILWAUKEE, WIS, HOLTON i niNKEL CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens 1 D. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of America . . . EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St.. Philadelphia, Fa. Wholesale Flarists' Supplies THE HOUSE OP MERIT staple Baskets and Seasonable Novelties in Quantity. Send for Our Catalogue, JOS. G. NEIDINGER CO. 1309-1311 N. 2nd St., Phlla., Pa. The exhibit of window boxes, filled with an improved erect form of iDvony- mus radicans and E. vegetus, a variety bearing- quantities of berries, which later ripen a Christmas red, were feat- ures from the nursery of Adolph Muller, Norristown, Pa. This looks a very good substitute for boxwood. The vase of Robert Scott & Sons' new rose, Cor- nelia, made a fine showing. A cross between Mrs. Ward and Ophelia, it appears to have the good qualities of both to a marked degree. A vase of Edward Towill's seedling, a deep, rose pink, attracted much attention. It looks very promising. Henry F. Michell Co.'s new dahlias were also much ad- mired. The Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety offered a space at their fall show for the national and local advertising ■committees to display and circulate their literature, and interest the public in their work. NOTES. One half of the large one-acre rose house of the Jos. Heacock Co., at Ro- elfs is glazed, and will be planted to sweet peas as soon as the ground has been leveled off. The whole house will be finished before November 1. Manager Duetscher, of the Philadel- phia Wholesale Florist Exchange, is featuring roses, dahlias and chrysan- themums. They will be particularly strong on roses the coming season. George Aeugle is much pleased with his rose houses at Morton, which he says never looked better. His Phila- delphia Cut Flower Company is featur- ing choice chrysanthemums. Edward Reid is expected home from his western trip the present week. Chrysanthemums and roses are the quantity items of stock here. A novelty with the Leo Niessen Co. is the lily-of-the-valley. Good business for the season, but too much stock, is the report. Visitors : W. W. Lee, of George, Inc., Norfolk, Va.; W. Hibbard, of the Dur- GUST. RUSCH & CO. Wholesale Florists Jobbers in FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Phone Main 1245. 444-446 MUwankee St., P. 0. 2I0T 206 Milwaukee,Wls. VlioMe Rower M&rKeU Philadelphia, Oct. 15. Per 100 Hoses, Beauty, special 30.00® 10.00 fancy 15.00® 20.00 Mrs. Chas. Ktissell 6.00® 20.00 " Killamey 2.00® 6.00 Hadley 6.00® 15.00 " Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Wards 3.00® 6.00 Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia 6.00® 20.00 Easter Lilies 20.00® 25.00 Snapdragons 4.00® 6.00 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.50 SmilaK .25 Asparagus Strings 50® .75 Asparagus bunches .50 Dagger and Fancy Ferns, per 1.000 3.00® 4.00 Gladioli 2.00® 6.00 Dahlias 2.00® 10.00 Tritomas 4.00® 6.00 Chrysanthemums 20.00® 25.00 St. Lodis, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Hadley 2.0O® 8.00 " Killamey 2.00® 5.00 White Killamey 2.00® 6.00 " Hoosier Beauty 2.00® 10.00 " Russell 3.00® 15.00 Ward 2.00(Ri a.OO " Mrs. Shawyer 2.00® 8.00 " Sunburst 2.00® 8.00 Ferns 2.50 Carnations 1.00® 8.00 Pittsburgh, Oct. 15. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 35.00® 40.00 fancy 20.00® 2.5.00 extra 10.00® 20.00 No. 1 3.00® 6.00 Hadley 4.00® 15.00 " Killarney 4.00® 15.00 Maryland 4.00® 16.00 Scott Key 10.00® 20.00 Sunburst 4.00® 15.00 " Mrs. Aaron Ward 4.00® 10.00 Russell 4.00® 20.00 Columbia 4.00® 25.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 " Hilda 3.00® 12.00 Carnations 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas SO.OO Ferns, per 1,000 2.S0 Sweet Peaa 1.00® 2.00 GInrtlolI 4.00® 8.00 Daisies 1.00® 2.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 2.50® 4.00 Galax l.BO Plumosus 35® ,50 Hprengerl 35® .50 Dahlias 4.00® 8.00 Smllax, per doz 3.00 Mexican Ivy, per doz.- 1.00® 7.50 ham Floral Nursery, Durham, N. C: Miss Baumgartner, Milwaukee, Wis, K. •ANCY (Special Picked) ERNS Leave us your order for regular shipments. C. A. Kuehn, WHOLESALE Florist All Seasonable I Cut Flowers I Mfr. and Dealer in 'Florists" (Brand) Supplies 1312 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Mention the American Florist when writing McCALLUM CO Florists' Supplies PITTSBURGH, » PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Philadelphia Wholesale Florists' Exchange Roses, Dahlias, Carnations Up-to-the-Mlnute Service. Sabfiction Gii>niil«i 1616 Ranstead St., Ptdladelpiiia, Pa. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. RICE BROTHERS Wholesale Florists and SnppUea 218 North Fifth St. Send list In for quotations. Milwaukee, Oct 15. Per 108 Bo.sc. Killamey, W. Killarney 4.00® 8.00 Wai-d 4.00® 8.00 Mrs, Chas. Russell 6.00® 20.00 " Ophelia 4.00® 12.00 Columbia O.OO® 20.00 " Premier 8.00® 25.00 I-Ioosier Beauty 6.00® 12.00 Carnatious, assorted 3.00® 5.00 Cattlcvas. per doz O.OOr.ji i2.no Gypsophilia 26® .SB Chrysanthemums, per doz 2.00® 6.00 Cypenpedium, per doz 4.00 672 The American Florist. Oct, 18, New York. PBICES REMAIN STATIONABT, Concerning prices, tliere has been lit- tle cliange in tlie condition of business since our last notes were written. Dur- ing' the past week there were sales of special American Beauty roses at the wholesale rate of $60 per 100, but by October 11, $50 was the top price. Spe- cial Columbia, Premier, Mock and Ophe- lia also held up well. The shorter grades were slower. There was no marked increase in the supply of roses, but in chrysanthemums, dahlias and carna- tions there was a heavy gain. On Octo- ber 10, the temperature, in the shade, went up to 80 degrees, and continued on the 11th. If such warm weather con- tinues, the market will be glutted, par- ticularly with dahlias, as there is now more than enough to supply the de- mand, and while the best bring fair prices, there is a surplus that is hard to move. The supply of chrysanthe- mums, while on the increase, is not yet anything near as heavy as it is likely to be in the next 10 days. A hot spell at this season will hurt the trade at both ends. It will bring in a heavy supply of stock, and keep good customers of the retail stores out of the city. There has been a marked increase in carna- tions, but they are moving slowly. Violets continue to arrive, but they are going largely to the street boys and are not factors in the trade. In orchids, the situation is unsatisfactory to both growers and wholesalers. A heavy sup- ply is arriving, and they are hard to move. Some of the hybrids go as high as 75 cents per flower, wholesale, but inferior stock trails down as low as OFj cents October 13. — There is a fair amount of business for the opening of the week. There was heavy frost on the night of October 12 in the outlying districts with prospects of more tonight. The dahlia demand is already failing and their im- ish seems near. A considerable stock of pompon chrysanthemums is now on the market, which is unfavorable to the dahlias. A strike of expressmen is now on, but this does not greatly affect the florists, as most of them now receive their stock by other conveyances. THE STRIKES. The citizens of this city may now be said to have strikes to the right of them, strikes to the left of them. The ferryboat hands have now gone on strike, while the longshoremen have made trouble since October 6. The ferry strike is hampering the New Jer- sey growers that send in their stock by autos. "Cargoes spoiling in port" is the way the Journal of Commerce head- lines the longshoremen's strike. Our neighbor, the Tribune, October 11, thus gives the longshoremen's strike in a nutshell : "Strike began last Tuesday, when national adjustment commission made public its new wage awards. Awards increased wages of men from 65 to 70 cents per hour, and from $1 to $1.10 per hour for overtime. The men demand $1 an hour for an eight-hour day and $2 an hour for overtime._ "They went out without sanction of their national leaders, although they had agreed to abide by the decision of the commission. There are now 70,000 deep-sea longshoremen, 15.000 coastwise workers, and about 30.000 men of kin- dred trade idle as result of the trouble. A total of 108 steamship lines here have closed their piers to freight and pas- senger traffic: 5,000 carloads of food- stuffs are spoiling, and about 250 more vessels will be made idle by October 13." The employers claim that it is the Bolsheviki element that has caused the trouble. NOTES. Guido, Inc., 595 Lexington avenue, recently arranged a fine dinner deco- ration at the Ritz-Carlton hotel. On- cidlums and cattleyas, with A. Far- FUTTERMAN BROS. Wholesale Florists, 102 West 28th St., New York. Telephones: Farragut 159 and 9761. The Right People to Deal With. Consignments Solicited. C. Lecakes & Co. Evergreens and Florists' Supplies Ferns, Galax, Laurel, Leucothoe Sprays, and Moss, Our Specialties. 1 16 W. 28th St., New York Telephone Farragut 2315 No connection with any other concern. Prompt and careful attention to Mail, Tete- grah and Telephone Orders. leyense were the features on the head table. The side table was decorated with a combination of dahlias in yellow effect. The ball room decoration was of palms, smilax and yellow chrysanthe- mums. It is stated that William Burns, for the past 30 years in the retail business at 840 Sixth avenue, has sold out to William P. Sears, and will hereafter devote all his time to his extensive real estate holdings. Wm. P. Sears has also been on Sixth avenue at 42nd street, for many years, but recently had to vacate on account of building opera- tions. Here is a hard luck story : Charles Lawrence, formerly a retailer of this city, who enlisted in a British regi- ment, and went through the greater part of the war without serious injury, was recently knocked down by an au- tomobile and sustained a fractured skull and broken ribs. We are pleased to state that he is recovering. Among the passengers that arrived at this port on the Norwegian-American liner Stavangerfjord, from Christiania, Norway, October 8, was Miss Irmelin Nansen, granddaughter of Hansen, the famous arctic explorer, who, it is stated, has come to this country to take a course in gardening at Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, N. Y. J. W. Hauser and wife have returned from a five weeks' trip through this country and Canada. On the Pacific coast, they' visited San Francisco, Los Angeles, Vancouver, B. C, and other points. They were well pleased with the hospitality of the far west, but did not have much time to visit the florists. "Block parties" and dances have be- come so popular in this city and vicin- ity that decorations have been added. Wm. H. Miller, now of Max Sewing's staff, was recently awarded first prize for a decoration at such a party .and dance, on Bidwell avenue, Jersey City. Christatos & Koster, who for some years have had a retail store at 717 Madison avenue, have leased the store at Park avenue and 80th street, vacated by the Rosary Flower Co., and will also continue their Madison avent|,e store. Sam Seligman, known from coast to coast as a hustling commercial traveler, with particular referen.ce to florists' supplies, has embarked in business for himself, and taken commodious offices at 2"9-41 Fourth avenue, this city. Philip Hass, Jr., a well known car- nation grower of College Point, this city, was married to Miss Grace De- laney. also of College Point, September 29. The happy couple spent their honeymoon at Niagara Falls. Harry Bayersdorfer makes the dis- tance between his Philadelphia and local places of business by auto in three ^.^^ Joseph A. Millang WHOLESAI/E FIXJRIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2046 Farragut Telephone 9760 Chelsea Traveling Wholesale Florist INC. 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consigmments ot Cnt lilowers SoUeited. Telephone Farrasnt 9254 EDWARD BRfNNER Wholesale Florist 101 West asth Street, NEW YORK Everything in C?ut Flowers Consignments Solicited. hours. One- of the Arm makes the trip every Monday. They report large Eu- ropean shipments en route. Secretary John Young, President- elect A. L. Miller, W. A. Manda, Charles Brown, and possibly others, will at- tend the convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association at Buf- falo. N. Y.. October 14-15. In the strike of employes of the Amer- ican Railway Express Company, 11.000 men have walked out, including drivers, chauffeurs and helpers, and the express business is practically paralyzed at the railroad terminals. W. A. Blaedel Sons state that they have already had quite a number of steamer orders. A. F. F. 1919. The American Florist. 673 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864 and s'lST'^arragut. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Nackie WHOIiESAIiE FliOBIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farrasut Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST '"^"^'^tJikgu. 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES. CARNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT VVHOIxESAI/E COMMISSION All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: Fnrragrut 300 and 301 Mention the American Florist ivhen writing -fri»i5< J--<'»'L<'t««yyt^<^^^^ ^$;:{;^^j^$^t^i JOHN YOUNfi SCO, Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. I8ili St., NEW YORK Telephone Farragut 4S36. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. eoS and 609 Farraimt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone: Chelsea 6925 I. Goldstein WHOLESALE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and oareful attention to your Interests. Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phone 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VtoMe Ho¥erMM'Kete New York, Oct 15. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 20.00® 40.00 !' " extra ajid fancy 10.00® 16.00 Hadley 3.00(3 15.00 Francis Scott Key 6.00® 40, "0 (^olnnibla 3.00® 12.00 Prima Donna 2.00® 12.00 Alice Stanley 2.50® 10.00 Double Wliite Killarney 4.00® 12 00 KiUarney 2.00® 6.00 Queen 2.00® 8.00 BrllUant 2.011® 8.00 Aaron Ward 2.00® 8 00 Opbolla 2.00® 10.00 Sunburst 2.00® 6.00 J. L. Mock 2.00® 8.00 Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 15 00 " Premier 4.00® 15.00 Cattleya orchids, special 75,O0@125.0O Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 50® .75 Gladiolus 1.00® 4.00 Asparagrus Plumosus. doz. bchs. 2.00 Smilax. doz. strings 2.00 Delphiniums, per doz 10® .15 Bouvardia, white, per doz 50® 75 Asters 500) 2.00 Chrysanthemums, per doz 3 011® 6.00 Lilies. Hubrums 3.00® 5.00 Dahlias 2.00® 4.0O Sweet Peas 1.50® 2.00 Lily of the Valley 20.00® 30.00 Violets 50® .75 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists aod Cot Flower Ezctange 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27th S'ts. Telephones: 798 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 FarraKnt. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Commission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers Phones 5413 & ^891 Farragut V \j < 1 15 West 28th Street, WfiW I OfK Mention the American Florist when writino Telephones J^^g) 5,^^.^,^^^ D. J. Pappas, Pres. United Cut Flower Co., >"» WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE {SI3I} FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farragut [ ^*7 Established 1887 ( 3058 J. K. ALLEN AVholesale Commission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. a8th St., NEW YORK West of 6th Aye. Open 6 a. m. eyery momlne. N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Ay. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for adyertlsing. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock eyery morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens BUhest Standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Great inl FloruU' Imnln 119 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut THE LARGEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE QTY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writing 674 The American Florist. Oct. is, m NEW YORK Malondre Brothers 2077 BROADWAY 8END CORDUL GREETINGS TO THEIR ASSOCIATES OF The Florists' Telegraph Delivery AND ANNOUNCE THAT ALL STEAMER ORDERS Will Receive Prompt and Personal Attention J. Q. PAPADEM CO. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) OUR MOTTO: Cream of the Best Only Members of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association BINYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Summer Season. DAYTON, OHIO 10 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Memher of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. LITTLHFIEID, Florist WORCESTER, MASS. ESTABLISHED 1847 ^^^ £/ ^ gjf THE NAME __ PROTECTS YOU F. T. D. BOSTON 1 PARK STREET ^4 — _^^r^ 799 BOYLSTON STREET Again Sailing on Schedule JN JCi W Y Ol\.XV Deliveries made on board g^j FIFTH AVENUE Mention the American Florist when writing 19J9. The American Florist. 675 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. t: and near-by WllKeS-IJarre Pennsylvania Towns uTMai: St. A.W. B.EVANS 1919. The American Florist. 677 Best Flowers Best Service Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKI^YN'S LARGEST FLORIST SEVEN STORES. "2l" 334 iewk Ava Telephone Store- ""^ UBWI5 Hid., No Iisn Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island. Member of Florists' Telegraph Deliverr. ^oiaiffliiniiHiiiDiniiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniDininiinniinDiinniionnmtk. I Cincinnati, O. I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 Kast Fourth Street i THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM. '^niiiinnimiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiiuijiiiiugn^' Rochester, N. Y. J. B. KELLER SONS, FIXJRISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dist. Bell ph. 2189 Uembers of Florists' Tlolegraph Delivery, Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A. Heinl.) 336 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627, Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Los Angeles, CaUf. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Out Flower Merchants We solicit telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STKEET. Buffalo, N. Y. = S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andevaoo ierrice means fresh. sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Buffalo jiOCkport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. J. W. B0D6ERS Bibs' Bnlldlnff. 4 Sonth JefTerHon Street, Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive our Immediate and careful attention. (.Dayton, 0. Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. ^ l_l I ^ \ f f\ Send your telegraph orders to us for ^" I V«./\vJW delivery in Chicago and vicinity, 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Passaic, N. J. F.T. Send your Orders for Chicago -I'st All ordPTs carefully filled rrrrr^lSonSt. under the supervision of ^^^S2^ GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. ^^ Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Colnmbna 6468. Branch: 840 Westchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990, Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Are at N St., N. W, Miss lioulse W. Dausherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3579, 3841. 3842. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinity on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEARSON 38 State Street, Neivbnryport. Mass. Covers All New England Polnta Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists '»on«>j 111 LOIOX Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Colorado Springs, Colo. Orders Caretnlly Kxecuted Pikes Peak Floral Co. Wholesale and Retail Memlier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. s^-^^/vsr^ws^i I Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled, 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park Floral Co. B. E. GHUS, Pmiileiit E. P. NEIMAN, SmcliiT. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Milwaukee, Wis, J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. 437-39-41 Milwaukee St Members Florists' Toleerraph Delivery Association. 678 The American Florist. Oct. 18, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Jlember of Floristi' Telegraph Dellvenr. STAMFORD, CONN. Quality Flower Shop 43 Atlantic Street Prompt Delivery Noroton, Darien, Noiwalk, Bridgeport, Greenwich. Quality pROMPTNeSS SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Slodem Glass. Pirst-Class Stock and Service. Usual Discount. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsburgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. F. H. WEBER N. B. Cor. Taylor and OIIto Stm, Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Member of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR,Inc. FliOBIST 324 Pulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our usual good care and prompt attention. Phones, 270, 271 Main, Orders Tvill be care- fully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH Wholesale and Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DULUTH FLORAL CO. 200 miles in any direction. We are the center of the great Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. DULtlTH, MINN. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHUS SONS AROUND Flowers and Service m^J^h ****^'*'^~*' Conservatories, Diamond St. at ; BELLEVUE-STRATFORP AT WAtNHTSTS. 22nd. ^iilllllHlliniiri!itiiiiiililiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiirni[iniiiiiiiitlllllllllllliliiiliiiiiniiiiiiilliiiiiiliiiiliitiiiiliiillllirMiiiiiirilirililliitiiiiiHiiiiiinMiitiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiititilllltHltllillilri A. B. CAZAN, 2751 Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y. I Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. | rrtiiiiiiinMiiiiiiMniiiniiniininMiniiiriiniinnirMinniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiMiiniuiiiiuniMniiiituiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiitiniiiiiMiiiiiiMiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinii^^ ^V-'^-^V CHICAGO fe\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. -- * ' ' BEIRIVARD J. SHERMAN, Prop. 849-851 Irving Park Blvd. Deliveries in Chicago and Suburbs BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KOTTMILL[R 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. ^I^f^'s ±LOV^ERS Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Als'n, | Wholesale and Retail Florist CM.fRtY 1133 St., LINCOLN, NEB. will fill orders tor the West on short notice. Trade discounts. First-class stock. 3348 "Wo MADISON ST« CIOCAGCi Rockford, lU. H. W. BUCKBEE. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service NEWARK, K J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAB STKEXH? Memliers of Florists' Teleeraiih SellveiT. Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery, FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florlsta' Telesraph Oeliveiy. 1919. The American Florist. 679 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS/.V. 522 SO. MICHIGAN BLVD., Anflorimii Aiuei. CHICAGO \ Galesburg, 111. Pillsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Members of Florists' Tolegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-634 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. The Largest Growers of Flowers In the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Members of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. Night and day service In all Central PennsylTODia. CHICAGO DETROIT CtxrkiwS^X FI/^KaI €*t\ 132 N. state St., CHICAGO, ILL. dlircil I lUrai v>19» 35 Broadway, Detroit, mich. Best service in both cities and adjoining territory. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. 'Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Ass'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, 0. C. Geo. C. Shaffer florist 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mall or telecraphlc orders promptly and most carefully executed. liiiBiiniiBiiniitniiiiiinifliiniiBiiiiiHiiiniiiiiinninnniminuninluilimiailig I WASHINGTON, D. C. f I GEO. H. COOKE i i I B^lorlst Connecticut Avenue and L Street | ■jamaiiniiaiLijumaiuiiimivimnnBiiaiiaTi Washington, D. C. BLACKlSTONE,inc. 14th and H Streets, N. W. Exceptional Service Los Angeles, Calif . -"^^^wj O. C. SAAKE FLORIST ^A^e Solicic Telegraph Orders. Regular Trade Discount. 215 W. FOURTH STREET Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO ALFRED HANNA & SONS will flU your or- ders for Designs and Cut Flowers In Mlchlean. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Broihers" on a box of flowers is a Gu.-.ranteeof Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS PF THE NORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE lEember of Florists' Telegrraph Dellveiy* n^Al^lt Newark, N. J. The Rosary Floral Co., 167 Market St.. at Broad St. Everything in Flowers Prompl DeliYcries to any lown orcily Telephone wilhin 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 'WE NEVER SLEEP" IDLEWILO GREENHOUSES Memphis, Tenn. 89 South RIain St. "Up-to-the-Mlnute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray, 1017 Grand Avenne Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO The Florist •7 E.MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly 680 The American Florist. Oct. 18, American Seed Trade Association E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue, S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. Pansy seed is reported quite short. The price of bags at Chicago, Octo- ber 15, was $62.00. Sweet Pea shortages will be heavier than anticipated earlier in the season. Fkench seeds to the value of 1.505,- 000 francs were exported to the United States in 1918. Peas shattered before harvest are producing a second crop in the Sacra- mento Valley, due to the untisual rains this season. ONION Sets in the Chicago district are about the same as last weelc, $2.75 for reds and yellows, and $3.25 for whites, prompt shipment. Visited Chicago : G. H. Dicks and F. B. Dawson, representing Cooper, Taber & Co., London, England; Morris Smith, Madson Seed Co., Manitowoc, Wis. New York, Oct. 15.— Fifteen thou- sand longshoremen returned to work today at an advance of $10 per month. It is now regarded as certain the others will follow. Seattle, Wash. — A large shipment of Dutch bulbs, including tulips and dah- lias, the first important delivery here this season, has been received by Ran- dall-McLaughlin.— H. M. Grass Seed. — Prices for grass seed on the Chicago Board of Trade Octo- ber 15, were as follows : Timothy, $9.50 to $11.00 per 100 pounds. October $12.15 bid; $12.60 bid for March. L. DaS;HNFBIJ)T, of Odense, Denmark, has increased his capital stock to five million kroner, part of which is offered at public subscription. The growing of Dutch bulbs will be undertaken. Toledo, O. — Cash clover opened 20 cents higher and October and Decem- ber advanced, October 14, with cash offered at $31.20. Timothy was steady, cash being offered at $5.35, October, $5.62%, December, 5.Q7Vz, March $5.S0 and April $5.75. Chbhalis, Wash. — This vicinity is to have a modern seed cleaning establish- ment, a warehouse here having been purchased by J. "W. Elston, of Amity, Ore., who will equip it with up-to-date machinery for grading, sorting and cleaning. — H. M. Santa Ana, Calif. — Records for Sep- tember show greater rainfall than in any previous coresponding month. Com- ing during the latter part of the month, It delayed the tomato harvest about one week, and while there was no ap- preciable loss of seed, some are slightly darker in color, which, however, will . not affect the vitality. Good weather has prevailed since the storm passed, the vines have not blighted as is usual following a rain, and with favorable . conditions from now on. the yield should be fully as good as anticipated earlier in the season. Wholesale Seedsmen's League. Routine business occupied the Whole- sale Seedsmen's League at its meeting in New York, October 15, those in at- tendance including : S. F. Willard, Wethersfield, Conn.; Howard M. Earl and J. L. Hunt, of Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, N. Y.; Charles H. Breck, of Jos. Breck & Sons Corpora- tion, Boston, Mass.; E. J. Flood, repre- senting Robert Buist Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Kirby B. White and Lem Bowen, of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.; Arthur B. Clark, of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; Burnet Landreth, Burnet Landreth, Jr., and F. Landreth, of D. Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa.; E. E. Bruggerhof, of J. M. Thorburn & Co., New York; Curtis Nye Smith, Boston, Mass.; J. C. Vaughan, of Vaughan's Seed Store, New York and Chicago, and Edward Dungan, of the William Henry Maule Co., Philadelphia, Pa. New York Seed Trade. Three steamers carrying large lots of Dutch bulbs lire lying unloaded at the docks and down the bay because of the continued dock laborers' strike. Even railroad freight depots are near a stand- still. Rejected lots of Paper White nar- cissus bulbs are being returned to this city on account of scarcity. The un- loading of delayed French steamers may relieve the situation. John Morrison, for the past 14 years with Weeber & Don. has become a member of the Muller & Seely Co., Inc., 47 West 42d street, and will give his attention to extending the seed business of the company. W. H. Smith, for many years with Peter Henderson & Co., is now with Alex. Forbes & Co., of Newark, N. J. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiriinMiitiniiiuiiiiiiiiliiiiuiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiL (the w. g. pressing! SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | I Sweet Corn Seed| riiiiiiiiimtiiiiiiiillinililiiiniiiiiiiiiilliilliliiiiiinniMiiiiiiiilliiiiiliiitiiiliiiitiniii-. Mention the American Florist when writing S. S. Skidelsky thinks this city a good place for autumn bear hunting. W. E. Marshall & Co. state that they are having good sales of bulbs. A. F. F. California Vegetable Seed Crops. The harvest of California vegetable seed crops at this date (September 30) is ■ practically completed. Many fields have been threshed and recleaned. Where the results are actually known, the figures average fairly close to pre- vious estimates, but wherever a differ- ence is shown the figures have a ten- dency tO' be lower instead of higher than the earlier estimates. In fact, a ma- jority of the growers have experienced so many disappointments in cleaning the different varieties that they are re- luctant to make positive statements until the final results are known. Climatic conditions throughout the entire growing season were not favor- able and the dry weather had a tend- ency to mature the crops earlier than usual. Ordinarily this would mean an early clean-up and prompt deliveries, but the shortage of labor caused by the heavy demands for help to handle the fruit crops and other commodities, has hindered seriously the growers, and it is now thought that the clean-up will not be completed so early as usual. During the last few days of Septem- ber, light showers fell in the Delta and Santa Clara districts, and nearly an inch of rain fell in southern California. While the rain has been an inconveni- ence and has caused a little uneasiness among the growers, no serious damage has resulted to date. Many crops are now in the warehouse being recleaned and others are in such shape in the field that they can be protected from the moisture, providing the rain is followed by favorable drying weather. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPALD. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Caekot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celert, Endive. Salsify. Named and Mlsed Grandiploka and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Company 1919. The American Florist. 681 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations in every part of the United States where seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable anfl experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. H^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. "^d JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. A great deal of uncertainty exists among the growers regarding the status of next year's business. Many of the seed farmers decline to grow at this season's prices because of the prevailing high cost of labor, equipment and so forth, while the trade in general expect lower prices for next year. Many grow- ers state that ordinary farm products are offering a better prospect, with less expense and care in growing. The sen- timent is unanimous that the acreage in practically all kinds will be consid- erably reduced next season. Radish. — The radish seed crop will be light this year, possibly 40 to 50 per cent of that of a normal year, or ap- proximately 400 pounds per acre. This agrees with previous estimates, though some growers report as lo^v as a 200- pound average on a large acreage. For- tunately the total acreage planted Is large and it is thought there will be enough seed to allow a small surplus over present contracts. Onion. — The onion seed crop is hold- ing up fairly well to earlier estimates. Growers report an average yield of from 300 to 400 pounds per acre. Probably 350 pounds is a fair average estimate. Present demands indicate that supplies of the red and white varieties will be fairly well exhausted, but there may be a surplus of some of the yellow va- rieties. Parsnip. — While parsnip is yielding below normal, a fair crop of good qual- ity seed will be obtained and there will be enough to meet all demands. Esti- mates of the average yield range from 700 to 800 pounds per acre. Tomato. — The tomato seed harvest in southern California is now at its height, and a normal crop is expected. The final results, however, are still uncertain because harvesting often is not com- plete until early in December and pres- ent climatic conditions are not alto- gether favorable. Quite a heavy rain- fall came the last few days in Septem- ber, and in case the precipitation con- tinues for many days it will occasion considerable loss, both by the rotting of the fruit, which is now on the ground, and by leaf-blight development. If the the blight does not develop, the rain will be of considerable value in helping to fill out and mature the late crop. Beet. — The acreage of garden beet this year is large, but the yield per acre will be much below normal. Estimates and actual figures of recleaned crops average from 6.50 to 800 pounds per acre. An unusual amount of light seed is being blown out in the recleaning process. Mangel beet is somewhat bet- ter, though the yield is not up to norma!!. Apparently former estimates of 900 to 1,000 pounds are fairly accurate. Sugar beet has fared better than the other beet-seed crops and a normal yield is indicated, although the leaf -hopper has Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 40 1 3 Milwaukee Ave., (Near irving park Blvd.) CHICAGO t. L. IVIUKoL Of tU. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc> 1. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa» Mention the American Florist when writintr Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CALIF., Wholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans, Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Kadish, Salsify, Spinach, nnd Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Ballimore, Md. appeared in all sections this season and has proved itself a serious menace to the crops. Swiss chard will be a very light crop. Carrot. — Judging: from the fields that have been threshed and recleaned to date the yield will not exceed the earlier estimates of 700 pounds, and in many ca.ses the average will fall below this quantity because of shrinkage in re- THB J.C.ROBINSONSEEDGO, WATERLOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiniiiniiiiiiini(iiiiiiiiii^ I I have ab 've my requirements | 500 Pot Grown I French Hydrangeas i I In mixtures. | I Top-notch stock at | I $75, $100, $125 and $150 per 100. | iA.L. MILLER Jamaica, N.Y. I E % TiitiiiniiiiiiniiitiiiiriiiiiiiiiiitiihiniiiiiiiiiiiniiniiitiiiiiHiuiitiiniiiiiiiiiiuiiiniiiT ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per lOOO 2V4-inch . ,Smilax' plants $ 2,T5 $25.00 214-inch Snapdragons, White, ' pink and yellow ,, ,., 5,00 48,00 4-inch Marquerites, white and yellow 15.00 25,000 Vincas, field grown 8.00 7B.0O 10,000 Bench Ferns, 5 varieties, $25,00 and $30.(10 per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras. Alonzo J.Bryan Wholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey Carnation Laddie R. C, Feby. and March Delivery, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. The demand for this Carnation will far exceed the supply. F.DORNER & SONS CO., Lafayette, Ind. ^'- /-^. :m THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- stains many chapters covering all sides of growing, propagating storing, etc., and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Mich. Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings, Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Order now A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St.. CHICAGO, ILL. If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five inch BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, "•'•JJ^'.^IT" I9iy. The American Florist. 691 Ready Reference Section. 12 CENTS, NET, PER LINE. ALYSSUM. Alyssum, Double Giant. 2-inch, ?2.0O per 100. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany, N. Y. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2-in., $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1,000. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2Vi-in., S^^c; 3-in., 7^,^c: 4-in., IZYzC. Sprengeri, 3-in,, 7c. Cash. L. J. ROWE, TitusTille, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^-in., $4.00 per 100, Byer Bros., Cliambersburg, Pa. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra, green, 10-in. tubs, 20 to 24-in. high, $5 to $8; 12-in, tubs. 22 to 28-in. high, $8 to ,$10 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Luminos.T and Prima Donna, 2Vt- In., $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. Wm. P. Kasting Co., 568-570 Washington St., Buffalo, N. y. Begonia (pink) in bloom. Fine for Xmas, 4-in., 15c. Cash. L. J. ROWE, Titusville. Pa. Begonia Chatelaine, 5-in.. 50c; e-in., 75c and $1.00 each, Park Floral Co., Denver, Colo. BOXWOOD. CHOIOB BOXWOOD SPRAYS Write us today for prices on Fall and Winter deliveries. Best merchantaTHe fancy tips Dwarf variety. Quality guaranteed. Satisfactory de- livery assured to all parts of U. S. A, and Canada. PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER CO., 116-118 Seventh St. Pittsburgh, Pa. BtTLBS. Bulbs— Calla, iy,-lV6-in.. J7.00 per 100; 1%- 2-ln., $10.00 per 100. Lilium Candidum. 20-22 ctms,, $11.00 per 100; 22-24 ctms,, $15.00 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dutch Bulbs. Hyacinths, tulips and nar- cissi. For varieties and prices see display ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. A Hender- son & Co., 166 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago. White Oalla Lily bulbs, ready for immediate shipment, 5 to 6-ln. eirc, $12.00 per 100; sec- ond size. $10.00 per 100. Cash. K. G. SCHULZB, Sawtelle, Calif. Bulbs, Holland and French, Ask for our quotations. General Bulb Co., 110 Water St,. New York. CAIiENDUIiAS. Calendula Oranire King, 2-inch., $2.00 per 100. Seedlings. $1.00 per 100, Byer Bros,, Chamborsburg, Pa. CARNATIONS. Carnation Laddie, rooted cuttings. Jan. 1st delivery. $8.00 per 100; ,$75.00 per 1000. A. F. Ix>ngreu, 4249 W, Monroe St., Chicago. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS Order Now! Play Safe! Supply Limited! WTiite— 100 1000 White Enchantress $12.50 $120.00 Matchless n.OO lOO.OO White Pearl 12.50 120.00 White Wonder 12.50 120.00 Crystal White 12.50 120.00 Pink- Nancy 12.50 120.00 Pink Enchantress 12.50 120.00 Alice 12.50 120.00 .4kehurst 12.50 110.00 Rosette 11.50 110.00 Mies Theo 12.,50 120.00 Enchantress Supreme 15.00 140.00 Red— Good Cheer ; 11.00 100.00 Beacon •. 12..50 120.00 Thenanthos 11.00 100.00 ir. C. GUNTERBEHG Wholesale Florist Randolph & State Sts. Chicago, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS'. 100 1000 Albert Hoper $7.50 $60.00 Alice 7.50 60.00 Rosette 7..50 60.00 Good Cheer 7.50 60.00 PETER MDINBERG Wholesale Florist • 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago Carnations; rooted cuttings. Laddie. $90.00 per 1000. F. Domer & Sons Co., Lafayette. Ind, CHRYSANTHEMUM S. Chrvsantheniums, Caprice varieties, all col- ors, 75c, $1.00 and $1.50 each. Park Flora] Co., Denver, Colo. Chrysanthemums in all leading varieties. Write' for list. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. DAISIES. Daisies. Bellis Monstrosa. pink or white; also Ixinefellow and Snf^wball; fine strong plants: $3.00 per 1,000: SS 25 per 3.000. Cash. BRILL CELERY GARDENS. Kalamazoo. Mich. FERNS. Ferns. Pot grown; shipped without pots. Boston and Scottii. 4-in., $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per IW. 5-in., $4.80 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. K. ■Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md, Ferns. Victory, A ne'W and valuable variety of Nephrolepis. For sizes and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page of this issue, F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y, Boston ferns out of the bench ready for 6 and 8-inch pots. Come and see the stock and for prices. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. Ferns. Boston 4-in.. 20c and 25c. Bench grown, ready for 6-in, Strong, 50c. Cash. L. J. ROWE, Titusville. Pa. Fancy Ferns, special picked, C, A. Knehn, 1312 Pine St,, St. Louis, Mo, FREESIAS. Frecsias Puritv, V, to %-in,. $1.25 per 100. $10.00 per l.OOO; % to %-ln., $1.75 per 100, $15.00 per 1.000: %-in. and up, $2.25 per 100. $20.00 per 1.000. A, Henderson & Co.. 166 N. Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Preesias Imp. Purity %-l4-in., $6.00; H-in. plump, $8.00 per 1000. Colored (Fardel's), separate colors, S5.00 per 100; .$45.00 per 3000. Mixed, $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Preesia Purity. V.-%-l-a., $9.50 per 1.000: %-%-in., $15.00 per 1000. S. S. Skidelsky & Co.. 50 Park Place. New York. N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt and UasteUaine, 3^4-in., 3iAc, $30 per 1000; 3-in., iV^c. $40 per 1000. Cash. L. J. ROWE, Titusvilli!, Pa. Geraniums. S. A. Nutt, $15,00 per 1,000, Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. HYDRANGEAS . Strong, healthy field-grown plants. Best French varieties, $20.00 per 100, ELI CROSS Grand Rapids, Michigan, Hydrangea, Otaska and French, pot grown. 5-in.. 30c; 6-in.. 35c. Casll. L. J. ROWB. Titusville, Pa. IVIES. Hardy English Ivy. Strong plants from 3-in.. $3.50 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. KENTIAS. Kentla Beimoreana, Average in 3 and 4 leaves, good strong plants out of 2^-in, pots at $15.00 per 100. Prices on larger quantities on application. J. H, FIESSER, 711-741 Hamil- ton Ave,, North Bergen. N. J. NARCISSUS. NARCISSUS BULBS, HOIiAND STOCK Fine bulbs and many double nosed. Per 100 Emperor $ 4.00 Sir Watkin 4-00 Gloria Mundi 4.00 Golden Spur 4-00 Madam De Graff 4.50 Glory of Leiden 5,50 Glory of Noordwijk 8.00 King Alfred — Double Rose 20.00 King Alfred— Round Bulb 12.00 Spring Glory — Very Early 12.00 White Lady 3.00 HOME GROWN 20,000 mixed, containing Emperor, Empress, Sir Watkin, Barrl Conspicuus, Sulphur Phoenix and others, $10.00 per 1000. Cash please. TAIT BROTHERS, P, O, Box 556 BE'ONSWICK, GEORGIA. Narcissus. Emperor, double nose. $45.00; Vic- toria, $30.00; Vaughan's Xmas Glory. $40.00: Trumpet Major, $25.00 per 1000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Narcissus Paper White Grandflora. Ready for immediate shipment. Write for prices. Hogewoning & Sons, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York. if You Do Not Find Wfiat You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it. 692 The American Florist. Oct. 18, ORCHIDS. HASSALL & CO., orchid growers and raisers, Soutligate, Loudon, Euglaud. Cattleyas, Laelllo- Cactiejas our specialty. One trial order solic- ited. Orchids of all kinds, established and seml- establlsbed. Lager & Hurrell. Summit, N. J, PAliMS. Palms, high class, and novelties in decorative plants. Koueit Craig Co.. Market and 4atb Sts., Phlladelpliia, Pa. PANSIES. Pansy Plants, strong and stocky. "Suoerb Strain," $i.UO per l,o(W; S.OUO for «11.25: B.OUO for S17.5U. Cash. These plants and sualn will ulease you. BRILL CBLEKX GAKDi!;^B. Kalauia^cou. Micb. Pansies. 200,000 fine plants. Giant strain, $3.00 per l.oOO. Byer Bros, Chambersburg, Pa. SEEDS. PEONIES. Jeanne D'Arc, Delicatissima, Duchess D'Or- leans, Pestiva Maxima, $15 per 100; E. Super- ba, $20; F. Ortegat, $25; Queen Victoria. $10. Peomes to color, $10. J. J. STi'ER, Concord- ville, Pa. Pestiva Maxima, Over 2,000 six year clumps, grown for quality of flower. Strong, healthy plants that will please your customers, at rea- sonable prices. WM. J. MACKENSBN, Yardley, Pb. PRIMIILAS. Primula Obeonicas. Rosea, Apple Blossom, Kermesina. Good, strong stock from 214-in. pots at $6.00 per TOO; $55.00 per 1000. J. H. FIESSER, North Bergen, N. J. Primula Obeonlca. Assorted, ready now, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kastlng Co., 588-670 Washington St., Buffalo, N. Y. Primula Malacoides. Kne. strong seedlings, $2.00 per 100. B. H. TCCKHART. Northumber- land. Pa. PRIVET. Privet. Box-Barberry, well rooted summer frame cuttings, $65.00 per 1000. The Elm City Nursery Co., Woodmont Nurseries, Inc., New Haven, Conn. ROSES. Roses. New H. T. Rose Cornelia. Flowers medium to large size and very double. A strong vigorous grower, with good stem and foliage. Own root plants. $30 per lOl); $250 per 1.000. Grafted plants, $40 per 100; $350 per l.^NS*N^inls Carnehl. Park Ridge, 111 6.00 Swishers Flower Sbop. Philadelphia,, 5,00 Henry L. Bantleman, New York , , , , 10.00 J. Schulz Co., Louisville, Ky, (1 yr,) 75.00 S825.00 Previously reported $49,746.50 Total $50,571,50 John Young, Sec'y. 1919. The American Florist. 705 Buffalo. GOOD DEMAND IN ALL LINES. Business in this city and vicinity lias been g-ood, the demand accelerated con- siderably by weddings, receptions, bank openings an funeral orders, although the latter is not especially brisk, as com- pared with the influenza period last year. For which we are thankful. Stock has been of excellent quality, but there has been no oversupply. Sweet peas and violets are improving in quali- ty daily. While chrysanthemums are arriving in good shape, with no sur- plus, yellow, white and a few lavender varieties have had a good sale. F. T. D. ACTIVITIES. The meeting of the Florists' Tele- graph Delivery Association has now passed into history as a most success- ful gathering. The local florists vied with each other in the arrangement of attractive windows and employed other means to impress the advantages of the service upon the public. The craft al- ways had a hearty welcome for the dele- gates when they could find time to visit the various establishments, and it was good to have the opportunity to shake hands again with Philip Breit- meyer, H. G. Dillemuth, Edward Sceery. Irwin Bertermann, George Asmus and many other old friends, not forgetting Joseph Streit and wife, of Detroit, Mich., who were welcome visitors. Other visitors included Joseph A. Can- non, formerly of Montreal, Que.; E. J. Fancourt. Philadelphia, Pa.; W. A. Manda, East Orange, N. J.: and M. Berg, of New York. Bison. Pittsburgh. business above norjial foe season. The past week has been peculiar in more than one respect. The demand has been heavy, but at this writing, all the wholsale houses are supplied with good stock, including American Beau- ties, roses, dahlias, and chrysanthe- mums. Business has been good, in fact, better than usual at this season, but the supply is also heavier. We have also had a rainy week, which naturally hurt business to some extent. At present, American Beauties are in heavy sup- ply, but during chrysanthemum season, there is not much demand for them, except on special occasions. Columbia. Russell and Premier are of excellent quality, but the supply exceeds the de- mand. Ophelia. Pink and White Kil- larney. Maryland and Sunburst drag and do not move very fast. Chrysan- themums ai-e a big factor now, with enough to satisfy all needs in any size or color. Pompons are also coming in quantity, but mostly in the light colored varieties. Dahlias are in heavy sup- ply, but at present are a drug on the market; the quality is fine, but it is true of them as of American Beauties — they stand no show against the chrysanthe- mums. Carnations are the only flower that cleans up without trouble, and the demand is far greater than the sup- ply. Calendulas and sweet peas are coming in .but are of inferior grade. FLOIIIST CLUIJ'S IN.SPECTIOX TOUR. October 14, was the day selected by the florists' and gardeners' club for its auto tour of the commercial green- houses of this district. It rained all day, but in .spite of the downpour, 0'' members left E. C. Ludwig's store at 9 a. m. in 14 automobiles. The first stop was at the range of E. C. Ludwig, at Ludwig Station, Pa., where every- thing was found in the best of shape, Mr. Ludwig had anticipated the visit and had refreshments ready when the party arrived. They next visited the place of Alex Morrison, at Mars. Pa., and while Mr. Morrison was not there, his wife entertained the club royally. Mr. Morrison has a new unnamed ger- anium, which the members of the club admired greatly. The next stop was at Crystal Farms, the big modern establishment of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., at Bakers- town, Pa. We fully believe that the Bakerstown plant is one of the best in the country. It was certainly a treat to see it. Everything from the plumosus house to the orchid range was looking fine, and just as spick and span as it is possible to have it. Luncheon was served in the men's dining hall. From here the party went to the es- tablishment of John Weiland, at Alli- son Park, Pa. Mr. Weiland is a carna- tion grower, but not being able to se- cure enough carnation plants, he has been forced to devote some of his houses to sweet peas. The fish pond is one of the sights at this place. NOTES. Ira C. Harper, of the A. W. Smith Flower Stores Co.; DeForest Ludwig. of the E. C. Ludwig Co.; E. W. Lud- wig and J. W. Ludwig, of the Ludwig Floral Co., attended the F. T. D. con- vention at Buffalo. Visitors : J. Endress and wife. New Philadelphia, O. M. Rochester, N. Y. FALL business INCLINED TO DRAG. Due to unsettled weather, fall trade has not opened up briskly as yet. There is a certain amount of funeral work, but counter demand is only fair. Out- door stock is gradually going out since the recent frosts. The end has come for gladioli, gaillardias and late asters. Fine stock in dahlias is still arriving, liowever. Pansies are now being of- fered, but the call for them is weak. Chrysanthemums have begun to come in, Chrysolora being the best of the yellow varieties. Violets, good in quali- ty for so early in the season, are im- proving daily. Carnations are over- abundant, and consequently down in price. NOTES. yVmong those from this city who at- tended the Buffalo convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion were Edwin P. Wilson. George T. Boucher. Geoi'ge Kramer and William L. Keller. Thomas Sullivan, of George B. Hart's commission house, was married. October 0, to Miss Barbara Bubb. Edwin C. Hendig has removed the fixtures from the Rosery Flower Shop to his store in Oswego, N. Y. The employes of George T. Bouch- er's store and greenhouses held a pig roast October 21. H. E. Wilson is now cutting good Chrysolora chrysanthemums. Dewey Lester is now with the Roch- ester Floral Co. Horace J. Head is making a western trip. Visitors: Morris Cohen. Milton Selinka and Stephen Green. New York. CHESTEI!. Cincinnati. BUSINESS ABOVE COMPLAINT. The market is well supplied with stock of all kinds, and the larger part of the receipts are of a high quality with fair demand. Shipping, however, is brisk. Prices are reasonable. The daily receipts in roses are fairly large and generally of a high qualitv. The carnation supply is good. Red varie- ties, are not selling at all at this time, d\ie, probably, to the competition of the red dnhlias. which have been fairly plentiful during the past fortnight. This vicinity has escaped a killing frost up to this time, which has given the dahlias a long lease on life. The chrysanthe- mum cut is very large, and includes a full assortment of sizes in white, pink and yellow. Pompons are in the mar- ket, and are proving popular. OBITUARY. Herman J Simmers. Herman J. Simmers, of the firm of J. A. Simmers & Sons, well known seeds- men of Toronto, Ont., who with his brother, the late Anton J. Simmers, whose death was recorded in our issue of June 28, 1919, page 1139, carried on the business established by then- father, and since grown to large pro- portions, passed away at his home in Toronto. October 7, a great shock, in its suddenness, to his family, and caus- ing sincere regret among a large cir- cle of friends. The deceased was born in Toronto .57 years ago, and after completing his education, he entered into the city's commercial life and was looked upon as one of its most respected citi- zens and successful business men. In the seed trade, he held a prominent place. He attended the annual meet- ing of the American Seed Trade Asso- ciation at Chicago last June and was keenly interested in tlie proceedings, and it was only recently that we an- nounced his appointment by President Dungan as a member of the comrnittee on experiment stations. His widow and one sister survive. Miss Lavinia Peek. Miss Lavinia Peek, well-known in the New York Seed trade, died October 19, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Belle Lawrence, 64 Van Wagnen avenue, Jersey City. For a number of years. Miss Peek was a clerk at Vaughan's Seed Store, 43 Barclay street. New York, and for some months previous to her last illness, had been in the em- ploy of Roman J. Irwin. Mrs. Lawrence is the nearest surviving rela- tive. Funeral services were held on the evening of October 21. with interment in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn, Oc- tober 22. Many friends sent floral tributes. A. F. F. Mrs. F . Wallter. Mrs. F. Walker, wife of the founder of the well-known florist firm of F. AValker Co.. Louisville. Ivy., and mother of H. G. Walker, the present owner, died at her late residence in New Al- bany. Ind.. October 10. age 83 years. Mrs. Walker was held in the highest re- spect by nil who knew her. and many beautiful floral offerings were sent as a last mark of respect to her memory. Nathaniel F. Barrett. Nathaniel Franldin Barrett, widely known as a landscape architect, and a past president of the American Society of Landscape Architects, died at his home in Pelham, N. Y.. October 17, age 73 years. The deceased laid out the town of Pullman. 111., and designed the Ponce de Leon Gardens at St. Augus- tine, Fla. LOCKLAND, O. — The Bloomhurst Flo- ral Co. has been purchased by Louis Eggerding and associates. The consid- eration is said to have been ,$13,0(X). Champaign, 111. — A new flower shop ha:? been opened in this city by Ed. Lauterbach. recently returned from army service. HARiiisBUTtO, III. — Mrs. Maude Lindle, of Marion, has taken the position of de- signer at the Harris Flower Shop. NoRWALK, O. — The Norwalk Rbse G'arden Co. will erect five new houses in the spring. 706 The American Florist. Oct. 25, TheAmerican Florist Established 1885. Eabsoription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Canada $i.OO; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, S2.50. When sending us oliange of address always S3nd the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue The American Plobist has looepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility lor the «pinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 53 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 697 —Dahlias 697 —Gladiolus 697 — After chrysanthemums 697 — Mignonette 698 — Callas 698 The retail trade (illus.) 698 — Motorcycle in flowers 698 —Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association. . .698 —Halloween 699 — Next week in the flower shop 700 — Blossom Floral Co., Fort Wayne, Ind 701 Orchids (illus.) 701 ^.Seasonable varieties 701 Chrysanthemums 702 ■ — Pacliing and shipping 702 Plant quarantine permit applications 703 National publicity for flowers 704 Buffalo '?05 Pittsburgh 705 Rochester 705 Cincinnati 705 Obituary 705 — ^Herman J. Simmers 705 — Mrs F. Wallier 705 — Nathaniel F. Barrett 705 — Miss Lavinia Peek 705 Coal prices advance 706 Chrysanthemum Society of America 706 Membership in S, A. F 706 Coming exhibitions 706 Milwaukee 708 Toledo 710 Chicago 712 Louisville 716 Columbus "17 Lancaster County Florists' Association 717 Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago 718 Philadelphia 720 New York 722 The seed trade 730 — New York seed trade 730 —Kentucky bluegrass 730 — Catalogues received 730 — Seed tape history 730 — Forage plant seed imports 731 Market gardeners 734 — ^Ijate potato production 734 — Celery culture 734 — Vegetable markets 734 Seattle. Wash 734 American Association of Nurserymen (36 Lily of the valley is 20-25 cents per spray, wholesale, at New York, 20 cents at Chicago. THE Long Island dahlia growers still have a wonderful showing of flowers, the late season being very favorable. Lilacs are reported in bloom at Glen EUyn, III., October 21. The summer window boxes have made a grand showing in Chicago this year and, on account of the continued absence of frost, some of them still looked well October 15. The registration of cable addresses by the cable companies will cost $2.50 per annum after October 31, 1919. Your name will be dropped from the registers if this fee is not paid. The action of the New York Florists' Club at its meeting October 13, in voting to move to larger quarters, in a location better adapted to advance floriculture, is a move in the right direc- tion. Coal Prices Advance. Indianapolis, Ind., October 21. — The increase in the price of coal since the issuance of the call to all bituminous miners to go on strike November 1, has been placed in effect all over the coun- try, according to reports received at the international headquarters in this city of the United Mine Workers of America. Personal. Mrs. Mamie Craig Graef, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Craig, Philadel- phia, Pa., was married to Frank Wil- son, of Pittsburgh, Pa., October 8. Chrysanthemum Society of America. SPECIAL EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. W. Vert has an- nounced the following special commit- tees to examine new chrysanthemums for Chrysanthemum Society of America certificates : North Shore Horticultural Society show to be held at Durand Institute, Lake Forest, 111., November 5. Thomas W. Head chairman, Frank Kuehne, G. Wilson. Ship flowers to chairman, Durand Institute, Lake Forest, 111., to arrive morning of November 5. State Florists' Association of Indiana show to be held at Claypool hotel, In- dianapolis, Ind., November 13-14. A. F. J. Baur, chairman, John Hartje, H. W. Rieman. Ship flowers to chair- man care Claypool hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., to arrive morning of November 13. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society show to be held at Philadelphia, Pa., November 5-8. The regular Philadel- phia committee will meet at this show to examine any new chrysanthemums submitted for examination. Ship flow- ers to A. B. Cartledge, chairman, First Regiment armory, 606 Finance build- ing, Philadelphia, Pa. Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America to be held in con- junction with the American Institute show November 5-7 at the Engineering building, 25-23 West 39th street. New York. Ship flowers to Eugene Daille- douze, chairman. Engineering building, 25-33 West 39th street, New York. Shipments must be prepaid to destin- ation and the entry fee of $2 for each variety submitted forwarded to the sec- retary or it may accompany the blooms. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Membership in S. A. F. How often have we heard of men who said they did not join the Society of American Florists or a local florist club, because they did not have time to attend meetings, or seemingly, appeared not interested. This answer might go if it were an association not connected with a man's own occupation or pro- fession, but when given by men as an excuse for not joining- organizations for the betterment of their own business, it shows the highest type of slackerism. To allow a few men who have the same interest as their neighbor, to shoulder all responsibilities, surely, is not right, unless they have the backing of the many to encourage them. And then, to participate in the benefits that come afterwards, without indulging in the expense, now and then, is another point of slackerism and selfishness. We passed through a period of this kind of duty and service, given by a few unselfish men at Washington, two years ago, who represented your S. A. F. then, and on another occasion, when a conference was held on the plant prohibition act, and many other things might be mentioned in order to show the importance of an organization. Yet, there are far too many who hold aloof from joining the various bodies, where so much good might be accom- plished, and is being done. The Society of American Florists should have the backing of every man in the profession for the way it gets behind every movement that tends to help the business generally. And the men who do not join, have still the ben- efits given by the society, and the knowl- edge that they are not supporting it. Does it pay to stay out? The old time sage asked : "If I am not for myself, who will be; but if I am only for my- self, what am I?" Does not this argument convince those who still hesitate about joining and contributing to the various activi- ties connected with flowers? And if so. we need j'ou, and you need us. There- fore, in a sense and spirit of co-opera- tion where all benefit, join and contrib- ute, and you will be a bigger man for so doing. Arnold Bennett once said : "You will never have a better chance than you have at present. You may think you will, but you are mistaken." Does not this strike home to all who are hesitat- ing about joining? Go to it now, and there will be a return many-fold by way of better understanding and good-will toward those with whom we come in contact. Henry Penn, Chairman National Publicity Campaign. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since tbe last advices.] Octoher 29-31, Denver, Colo. — Chrvsanthemum show of the Denver Society of Ornamental Horti- culture at city auditorium. S'. R. DeBoer. sec- retary. 208 Tramway Bldg., Denver. November, Auburn, Ala. — Annual meeting and exhibition of flowers of tbe Alabama State Horticultural Society. W. C. Cook, manager of exhibits. Auburn, November 5, Lake Forest. 111. — Second es- hibition of the North Shore Horticultural So- ciety at Durand Art Institute. John Newboro, manager of exhibition. Lake Forest. November 5-7, Ne-w York. — An exhibition of chrysanthemums, under the auspices of the Chrysanthenium Society of America and the American Institute of the City of New York at the Engineering Society building, 23 33 West 39th street. Wm. A. Eagleson. secretary board of managers. 322 West 23rd street. New York. November 5-7, Tarrytown, N. Y. — Fall show of the Tarrytown Horticultural Society in .vlusic Hall. E. W, Neubrand. secretary. Tarrytown, N. y. November 5-8. Philadelphia. Pa. — Annual ex- hibition and chrysanthemum show of the Penn- sylvania Horticultural Society at the First Reg- iment Armory. David Rust, secretary, 606 Fi- nance building, Philadelphia. November 8-11. New York — Special exhibi- tion of plants and flowers in connection with the opening of the new central display green- house, botanical garden, Bronx park. Exhibi- tors w-ill please address the Director in Chief. New York Botanical Garden. Bronx park. Ne-n- York City. November 13-14, Indianapolis, Ind. — Flower show of tbe State Florists' Association of In- diana at Clavpool Hotel. O. E. Steinkamp. secretary. 3S00 Uockwood avenue, Indianapolis. Novemlier 13-14, Providence, It, I. — Chrrsan- thenium and fruit show of the Rhode Island Horticrdtural Society. E. K. Thomas, secre- tai-v. Kingston, R. I. November 10-15, Des Moines, la — Fall show of the Iowa State Horticultural Society. Wes- lev Greene, secretarv State House. Des Moines. January 21-22, 1920. Chicago — Annual ex- hibition of the American Carnation Society. A. F. J. Baur. secretary, 3S0O Rockwood avenue. Indianapolis, Ind. Club Meetings Next Week. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are re- quested to send change in time, date and place of meetings.] San Francisco, Calif,, November 1. 8 p. m,' — Pacific Coast Horticultural SVjdety at Red- men's hall. 240 Golden Gate avenue. John R. Walsh, secretary, 417 Montgomery street, San l-'rancisco. Wilmington, Del., Octo'ber 27, 8 p. m, — Wilmington Florists' Club at members' place of business. Roy G. Brinton, secretary, 800 West Ninth street. Wilmington. 1919. The American Florist. 101 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, $1.50 Per Single Column Inch, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ^ "Where answers are to be mailed frora this olBce enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation ^VaIlted — By an all around grower, single: liave had 24 years' ex- perience. Address Key 426. care American Florist. .Situation ^Vanted Competent gar- dener now open to engagement. First class references. Address Key 422, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — In the East; pri- vate or commercial establishment with chance for advancement; single; eight years practical experience;" college training in horticulture and design. Best references furnished; state salary and all particulars in first letter. Ad- ■ drGSS D. B. JVevin, Faston, Pa. Help "Wanted — All-round grower of cut flowers and plants; steady work year round; with or without room and board; state e-xperience and wages in first letter. New^ London Floral Co., Ne^v London, Wis. "Will Bny. — Established retail florist store in Chicago, providing price and location is right. State full particu- lars in first letter. Address Key 428, care American Florist. For Sale. — A retail establishment of S.OOO feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. For Sale — -Old established retail store and fixtures. Everything in good con- dition. Can give long lease if- desired. Address Key 424, care American Florist. For Sale — $5,000.00. The live and growing business of the Glendale Plant and Floral Co. Florist-Nursery. Worth Investigating. F. McG. Kelly, 124 So. Brand Blvd., Glendale, Calif. For Sale — Range of greenhouses con- sisting of 16,000 square feet of glass with two acres of land. Place is in Al condition and planted to carnations. Newly built residence. Enough coal on hand for entire season. Reason for selling; death in family and sickness. Bargain. Address H. Baumanu, Niies Centre, III. HELP WANTED. Experieoced vegetable grower; married luun preferred Suite oT three rooms and bath, electric lights, steam heat and water furnished. State in first letter experience, salary expected, etc. If desired, letters of reference will be returned. Per- manent yearly position. DEPARTMENT OF HORTICULTURE, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. Help Wanted Experienced man on carnations and pot plants. A steady job for the right man. Married man preferred. Furnish house. A good opportunity. State expe- rience and wages expected in first letter. J. W. WATSON, Grand Junction, Colo. HELP WANTED Experienced man on palms, ferns, begonia, cyclamen and general pot plants. PARK FLORAL CO. Box 665, DENVER, COLO. BOILERS= BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, for greenhouse piping and Retubing Boilers. Thoroughly cleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock of New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Piione Boulevard 9354. FOR SALE Three ranges of ^lass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range Is separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not ?50.000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. WANTED A Thoroughly Experienced Storeman capable of running a first-class estab- lishment. Only a reliable and best character man desired. State agei experience and salary expected. Key 423, care American Florist FOR SALE. Pecky Cypress, $35.00 per 1000 ft. 1-inch thick, rough, random widthand length. Carloads or small quantites. Immediate shipment. CHICAGO a RIVERDALE LUMBER CO. Fhone Pullman 306. RIVERDAIE, CHICAGO piiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiuffmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin ^ ^ OFFICIAL S. A. F. {Shipping Labels I 1 Actual size of leaf 2^x534 Inches' FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colors,.^ gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices: Per500,$3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO niapuniiiiiin ■ The owner of an old established florist business in a live and growing cUy of 15,000. not far from the Pacific Coast, wishes to reti re. Will sell to a practical greenhouse man at about half the actual value. Fully stocked and equipped. Expert gardener now in charge who could be retained if desired. High altitude, ideal climate. A real opportunity for the right man. Terms to suit purchaser. ^^^'^^^ Key 427, care American Florist. New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special efrort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO AftiVftfl^^^WrtArt/WWW^^^^W^S^^^^^AVWWyWi^VWV^Wl M The American Florist. Oct. 25, m 'llllllllllllllllllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I I Illllllllllllllllllll I Ill Illlllllllllll IIIIIIIIHIII II IIIIIIIHIII IIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIl I IIIIIIIIIIIIP VAUGHAN OFFERS Liberal Lots of Dutch Bulbs From open stock Chicago and New Yoric, Write us if your stocics are delayed on New York docks. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO NEW YORK MM m Milwaukee, Wis. \ BUSINESS SHOWS GOOD TONE. From all sources, comes the report that for the week ending' October 18, business was very good Indeed. With the approach of winter, the death rate seems to have increased, and with a good demand for social functions, most of the receipts were quickly disposed of. The daily cut of roses was about equal to the demand. In chrysanthemums, the cut is growing' heavier from day to day, and as they are very popular, are moving' at good prices. The same can b^ said of bunch chrysanthemums. In carnations, the situation has not changed much. While the receipts are increasing', the demand seems to be greater; hence, the shortage, and the rise in price. Enough greens can be had at all times. ,. - NOTES.- : ,'iOn October 11, James Currie, super- ih-tendent of Forest Home cemetery, and member of the florist."!' club, was effected president of the |board of park. otfmmissioners to succeed Henry Weber, '«9io held this position for many years 4sst. While Mr. fUirrie has been a n]t«mber of ' the park board for some tiine, -n'e feel sure that with his thor- o4gh knowledge, he can accomplish more good in his present capacity. -The wedding of one of the popular younger members of the craft was sol- erilnized October 21, when Lawrence, soia.i'Of i'Mr. aniv'Mrs. C. C~ '■iPoll-w?)rth, was married to Miss Hazel O'Leary. A six o'clock dinner was served at the Hotel Pflster, about one hundred guests being present. Miss Asmus, of Chicago, was one of the bridesmaids. They have our best wishes for a bright future. Wm. Manke & Co., -who made good financially on a batch of Niza pompon chrysanthemums last year, are again beginning to cut this variety. Last season they were at least two weeks earlier, and being the only pompons in at that time, during the flu epi- demic, realized fancy prices. The quality of the Mrs. C. C. Poll- worth chrysanthemums as grown and offered by the C. C. Pollworth Co. is certainly living up to the promises made when disseminated a few years ago. Their carnations, which are fine, are coming along more freely now. Cards received last week from Otto Sylvester, Sr., and wife, Oconomowoc, Wis., announce the marriage of their daughter, Esther Emma, to Werner C. Otto. October 9. Local friends extend their congratulations and best wishes. The Holton & Hunkel Co. began cut- ting chrysanthemums at its Brown Deer range last week. -and the quality never, was better. Shipping trade is, very brisk in spite of prices asked. They are still short op carnations. Gust. Rusch & Co. are receiving a daily cut of the newer roses, also long- stemmed American Beauties in quan- tity. Their growers have not yet be- gian to cut .eithM' sweet peas" -or 'Viol^ts. Reports have it that Mrs. Seaman will open a flower stand in the Wells building. This is in the same block, where she served Currie Bros. Co. for many years, so she will be "right at home," so to speak. Mrs. Ida Baumgarten and daughter. Miss Gretchen, have returned from their auto trip through the east, and report a most pleasant and interesting time. Wm. R. Schroeder, of the Schroeder Floral Co., returned October 16 from St. Louis, Mo., where he spent a week visiting friends. Otto Eggebrecht. who was especially fortunate with outdoor asters this year, began to cut Princess of Wales violets last week. Here's October 20 and most outdoor flowers, though chilled, have not yet been cut down by frost. Visitors : Jac. J. Kolb. Beaver Dam, Wis.; Christ Hansen and Louis Har- tung. Two Rivers. Wis.; J. Rindfleisch, Beloit, Wis.; Werner C. Otto and wife, Oconomowoc, Wis. E. O. DoTllAN. Ai,.\. — The Green Bay Gar- ' dens have purchased the Dothan Floral ' Co., formerly conducted by Mrs, Minnie .Matthews, and will continue the busi- ness with .Miss Bessie Crawford as,, mnnager. Greenhouses will be erected,^ about the first of the year. The rie-W"'- organization consists of John H. Craw- ford and the Misses Sarah and Bessie-,. 'Ci'a.-svford. '-'" ■ ' *'"■' 1919. The American Florist. ^709 ^^'^'^■•^'^^^^'■^^''■^^^^^^^'-^'^^^^''-^^^'^''^^•-•-^^^^^^^^'-^'-'-^•-•-^^^•--^•-^'-^'-^■-^^^'-^'-^^^'-^■- ■ t- ' -^^^ ' i- ^^ Dutch Bulbs from Holland CHOICE SELECT STOCK JONQUILS Per 100 Per 1000 Cnmpernelle S2.50 ¥20.00 Rngulosns 3.75 22.00 Single 1.75 15.00 Double 2.50 20.00 SINGLE TULIPS Per 100 Per. 1000 Artus $2.75 $24.00 Belle Alliance 3.75 34.00 Ohrysolora 3.25 30.00 Cottage Maid 2.75 25.00 Cramoisl Brilliant 3.50 32.00 La Reine 3.25 30.00 Mon Tresor 6.00 55.00 Keizerskroon 4.00 35.00 Rose Crisdelin 3.50 30.00 Rose Lnisante 4.00 35.00 Proserpine 5.50 50.00 Van Vondel 3.00 25.00 White Hawk 3.25 30.00 Yellow Prince 4.00 34.00 Single Mixed Extra Pine 2.25 20.00 LATE TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Bonton d'Or ¥3.00 $24.00 Gesneriana Spathnlata 3.00 26.00 Gesneriana Lutea 3.00 26.00 Maiden's Blush Plcotee 3,00 1^.00 Inglescombe Pink 3.00 25.00 Inglescombe Yellow 3.00 27.00 Mrs. Moon 4.00 36.00 Ijite Extra Fine Mixed 2.50 20.00 DOUBLE TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Couronne d'Or $5.00 $45.00 Imperator Rubrorum 4.50 42.00 I^a Candeur 3.50 30.00 Murillo 4.00 35.00 Rubra Maxima 4.00 35.00 Tourneaol Red & Yellow 5.00 45.00 Salvator Rosa 4.00 38.00 Vuurbaak 5.50 50.00 Extra Fine Mixed 2.75 25.00 DARWIN TULIPS Per 100 Per 1000 Baronne de la Tonnaye $3.50 $30.00 Clara Butt 3.00 25.00 Gretchen 3,50 30.00 Glow 4.00 35.00 Farncombe Sanders . . - 4,00 36.00 Dream 4.OO 35.00 Mme. Krelage 4.OO 36.00 Inglescombe Yellow, See late flowering tulips. Rev. Ewbank 4.00 34.00 Pride of Haarlem 4.00 34.00 \V. Copeland 5.0O 46.00 Darwin's Ex, Fine Mixed 3.00 25.00 NARCISSI, Single Per 100 Per lOOO Golden Spur 1st $3,50 $30.00 Golden Spur D. N 5.00 45.00 Emperor 1st size 3,50 30,00 Emperor D. IV 5.00 45.00 Empress 1st size 3.50 30.00 Empress D, N 5,00 43.00 Prineeps 1st size 3.25 28,00 Princeps D. ]V 4,50 40.00 Poeticus Ornatus 2,25 16,00 Poeticus Ornatus D, N 3,00 25,00 Victoria 1st size 3,50 30,00 Victoria D, IV 5.50 50.00 Sir \Vatkin 1st size 3.50 30.00 Sir Watkln D. ST. 5.50 50.00 Poeticus Pheasant's Eye 3.00 24.00 Poeticus EH-ira 3.00 26.00 NARCISSI, Double Per 100 Per 1000 Albns Plenus Odoratns $3.00 .$25.00 Sulphur Phoenix 4.00 35.00 Orange Phoenix 4.00 35.00 Von Sion D. N. Mam 5.50 50.00 Von Sion Double 1st 3.50 30,00 DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS Per 100, $3.60. Per 1000. $32.00. Gertrude Grand Maitre Gigantea King of the Blues L'Innocence Queen of the Blues La Grandesse LILIUM GIGANTEUM BULBS Here from Japan. Write for Prices. American Bulb Co. WATCH us GROW" 172 N.Wabash Ave., Phone Randolph 331 6 CHICAGO »t^'-^'^^»-S-*-'-'-'~'-t»-'-S.»-g.»-»-'-»-»-»-»-»-»-»-^»-^<.'t.'-»-'-»-'---'-»-»-»-»-''-^t.»-»-»,»-»»-^»-^».»-<.^.«L^1 « 710 The American Florist. Oct. 25, :'■'■ Send for It Today Our New Thirty-two Page Illustrated FALL AND XNAS CATALOGUE FEATURING Prepared Foliages Baskets and Flower Stands THE OVE QNATT CO.,Inc. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. & D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA Ribbons and Chiffons Wreaths Novelties Artificial Flowers General Supplies SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Name City State. Toledo. FALL BUSINESS INCREASES. With the arrival of cold weather florists are beginning- to feel an active demand. After a long period, when social events were negligible, the de- mand for corsage bouquets for dances and receptions, table decorations, etc., cornes as a very welcome addition to business. Wedding orders have been unusually numerous tliis fall, due prob- ably to the end of tlie uncertainty caused by the war, and this business is helpinf' greatly to make up for the absence of influenza orders, so numer- ous at this time last year. Funeral work, however, has been steady, and the prices received have, on the aver- age, been higher than ever before. The first chrysanthemums are on the mar- ket, and the demand for these autumn flowers is good. Of course, neither the quantity nor the quality is up to the standard it will reach in a few weeks. Roses are fairly plentiful and their quality is all that could be desired. Pom- pons, too, are here, and are being eag- erly snapped up by flower buyers. Car- nations enjoy a ready sale, but their quality is still off color. The severe frosts of this week put the ban on all remaining outside flowers. SUND.\Y CLOSING SEEMS ASSURED. Previous to the meeting of the flor- ists' club held last Wednesday evening at S. N. Peck's flower shop, the outlook for a continuance of Sunday closing in this city looked extremely discoui-- aging, but the enthusiasm of those flor- ists who had experienced the benefits of one day off, carried the day. After some spirited discussion, a committee composed of Max Spanner, Frank M. Schramm and Walter Krause, was ap- pointed to see the florists who had signed the previous pledge, and induce them to renew their determination to 1,500,000 (Fancy and Plain) GOLDFISH Ready for market at rock bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. S. or Canada. Write for our illustrated catalogue. ORIENTAL GOLDFISH & SUPPLY CO. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. stay closed. Those present decided to take no further action about opening until this committee reported. From the sentiment at the meeting, the success of the movement seems certain. NOTES. Henry Klundei', formerly manager of the Art Flower Shop, and lately pro- prietor of a flower and vegetable farm in East Toledo, has taken a position with a Cincinnati flower shop. He has disposed of his property and left for the Queen City and his new position. His many friends here wish him the success that bis ability as an expert dec- orator warrants. Florists in this city are beginning to take a more active interest in the national advertising campaign of the Society of American Florists, as can be noted from the increasing numbers of "Say It With Flowers" signs that are displayed. Most of them have now contributed to the campaign, which must be backed up locally if it is to be a success. Frank M. Schramm has returned from the F. T. D. convention at Buffalo full of enthusiasm and new ideas. He says it was the greatest convention ever, and he looks for a great increase in F. T. D. business as a result of the progressive ideas revealed there. George Bayer's Bonnaffnns are in fine crop this season, and although they are not yet on the market to any ex- tent, he is already being deluged with advance orders. His product is always in great demand because of the excel- lent quality. John Barrow, who has made a strik- ing success of his flower store on De- troit avenue, feels that he has earned a rest, and has left with a party of friends for a three-weeks hunting trip for big game in the wilds of Canada. Miss Helen Patten, after spending most of the summer at Georgian Bay, is back on the jol> full of energy, plan- ning tlie biggest season of her long and successful career. She has affiliated with the F. T. D. Mrs. J. B. Freeman has executed some substantial wedding orders during the week, and also reports a good de- mand for funeral work. Paul Timm has a fine crop of chrys- anthemums and reports business bet- ter than it has been in some time. A. C. K. Trenton. N. J. — Upwards of 2,000 excellent blooms, arranged in many at- tractive ways, were inchided in the en- tries at the Trenton Dahlia Society's show, considered to have been the larg- est and finest display of cut flowers ever held in this city. Among the out- standipo' varieties were Millionaire. Billi'^naire, C. W. Fellows, Kalif and Breik O' Day. 1919. The American Florist. 711 DITCH m mm BILBS Of the following- offered stock the DUTCH BULBS can be shipped at once — the others as they arrive. All prices are understood packed and F. O. B. cars or steamer New York. U. S. GROWN BULBS NARCISSUS BMPEIROR, double nosed, XXX $36.00 per 1000 NARCISSUS EMPRESS, double nosed, XXX 36.00 per 1000 In lots of 10,000 or more, both varieties 35.00 per 1000 October delivery. These are large bulbs selected for forcing. VALLEY PIPS VALLEY PIPS. Holland grown, selected for forcing $18.00 per 1000 November delivery. Case lots only. Cases contain 2500 pips. DUTCH BULBS "T>. N." means double nosed. Tulips are sold only in multiples of 2 50. Hyacinths in multiples of 50. Miniature Hyacinths in multiples of 100 — as they come that way in bags and we cannot break bags. SINGLE EARLY TULIPS Per 1000 Rose Gris de Lin $24.00 Keizerkroon 35.00 Yellow Prince 33.00 \Vhite Swan (Trne) 30.00 White Hawk 30.00 Duchess de Parma 30.00 Rose Louisanf e 34.25 Prince of Austria 35.00 Per 1000 La Reine Maxima $36.50 La Reine (Queen Vict.) 30.00 Vermillion Brilliant 47.50 Proserpine 46.75 Mon Tresor 46.75 Coleur Cardinal 48.50 Flamingo 50.00 DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS Per 1000 Snow Ball $24.00 Murillo 30.00 Per 1000 Couroune d'Or $47.00 Imiicratur Rubrorum 50.00 DARWIN TULIPS Per 1000 Painted Lady $22.50 La Candeur 26.00 37.( Glow r.oo Farncombe Sanders 31.75 Madam Krelage 33.00 Ergnste 33.00 Per 1000 Massachusetts $31.00 Gretchen 29.00 Baron de la Tonnaye 25.25 Suzon 30.00 Rev. H. Ewbank 30.00 AVilliam Copeland 59.00 NARCISSUS Per 1000 Empress (D. IV.) $42.50 Victoria (D. N.) 50.00 Emperor (D. N.) ' 42.50 Poetaz Alsace 26.50 Poetaz Irene 42.00 Poetaz Louise 30.00 Per 1000 Golden Spur (D. N.) $42.50 Sir Watkin (D. N.) 35.50 Dbl. Von Sion ll I V»/A vIVT OUR CHOICE ROSES Are in Heavier Supply. Try Us on RUSSELL, $fi.00 to $25.00; COLUMBIA, $6.00 to $20.00 per 100. Killarney, White Killarney, Killarney Brilliant, My Maryland, Milady, Ophelia, Sunburst and Champ Weiland, $4.00 to $12.00 per 100. Our Selection, $4.00 per 100. CARNATIONS, $3.00 to $5.00 per 100; Fancy, $6.00 per 100. Complete Line of GREENS at Market Prices. Prices Subject to Market Changes. I' I I ^.hjmidhm^xo I I I I ^^*=^^^-^ ^ TsIOT I NIC ^_>-^ ^^tr^^= PHONES' CENTRAL 257I-AUT0MATIC48-734-CENTRAL2572 161 North Wabash Ave, Chicago Chrysanthemums Are in heavier supply with us this week, so place your orders here. Good Supply of Roses Carnations--VioletS"Pompons and Other Seasonable Flowers. THE BEST. jsa ^^^ ' -^ ■ - ' ^^-^^^^ ' - ■ - ■ - ' -'- ''-'-'-■^■-■-■-^■'■■■■-■-'■'-^^^'^■-^^^''-"-■-'-'-■-^^■-■-^^^^^^^'^g*^^ 714 The American Florist. Oct. 25, All the choicest offerings in Sea- sonable Cut Flowers — the best obtainable in this market. Greens. JOSEPH FOERSTER CO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 160 N. Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing WIETOR BROS. WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 East Randolph St., L. D. Phone Randolph 2081 CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing eary to conduct the range at a profit the rest of the season. Prices the past few weeks have been satisfactory, con- sidering- conditions, and taken as a whole, the outlook is encouraging for the future. Greens are in large supply and include fancy boxwood and wild smilax. NOTES. E. B. Washburn and wife, of Holly- wood, Calif., spent several days here this week with his father, C. L. Wash- burn, leaving later for a business and pleasure trip with his wife's relatives at New York. Bassett & Washburn had an exhibit of their California grown palms at the store this week which at- tracted much attention and resulted in many orders being booked for spring delivery. F. O. Franzen, who was formerly in the florist business on North Clark street, died, October 17, after an illness covering several years. The funeral was held the following Tuesday from the chapel at 3176 North Clark street, with interment at Memorial Park ceme- tery. He leaves a wife, who has the sympathy of the trade in her bereave- ment. The George Wittbold Co. is another one of the local retail firms who will keep their stores closed on Sundays throughout the year. Fred Nelson, manager of the retail department, is heartily in favor of the movement, and would like nothing better than to hear that every store in the city will follow suit. Who's next? C. B. Knickman, representing Mc- Hutchison & Co., New York, was a vis- itor this week. He is on his way home from a trip to Japan and a visit to California. He has been on the road for nearly 30 years, and is the oldest traveler in years of active service call- ing on the horticultural trade today. A. Lange has two very attractive win- dows this week, one for Halloween. A. T. PYFER & CO. WHOIiESAIiE FliORISTS 164 North Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO Mention the American Floritt when unitina mainly spi'ays of autumn foliage, corn- stalks and pumpkins, the other bride's and bridesmaid's bouquets, with acces- sories for fall weddings. v. Bezdek, of Gross Point, says that Aviator is one of the best paying car- nations at his greenhouses, the returns the past week being exceptionally good and the cut the largest of any variety he has. John Poehlmann underwent a suc- cessful operation for appendicitis at the Grant hospital, October 17. He is im- proving nicely, and will be able to be about soon. Joe Schouten, of the Ernst Wienhoe- ber Co., has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his mother, whose death occurred last week. M. Monblatt. of the American Bulb Co., is back from a business trip through Wisconsin, including a visit at his old home at Green Bay. D. B. Freres is back in the wholesale commission business with headquarters at the store of Percy Jones, Inc. The Oriental Goldfish & Supply Co. has moved into larger quarters at 3757- 3761 Cottage Grave avenue. Adam Graham and daughter, of Cleveland, O.. are visiting friends in the city this week. The first frost of the season to damage outdoor flowers occurred Octo- ber 17. Herman Bruns and bride are spend- ing their honeymoon in the east. ^imuiiimiiiiiiimiliiiiiiiiiiliiilllllilllllllliillllilliiniiumiiimmiiiiiiniimiiittiit^ |SPECIALS| Cut Flowers Supplies I Green Goods |o.a.&l.a.tonner| I 30 East Randolph St., CHICAGO. | ^IIIIHIIMirillllllllMlllMlirillllilllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllilllHIIIIIIIlllllirilllllllKlli? Mention the American Florist token writing REFRIGERATORS COMPLETE FIXTURES CENTRAL REFRIGERATOR & EQUIPMENT CO. ETstimBtes submitted. 155 No. Clark Street, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when lorttina 1919. The American Florist. 715 // With an ever intense desire to please, we have built up a service of which we are proud. A GOOD BUY The purchase of ' ' Flowers of Superior Quality' ' is a good buy at any time. With the advent of cooler weather this past week, the quality has improved, so that now they are in a stage of perfection and would be pleasing to the most critical and exacting taste. Roses Carnations Chrysanthemums Cattleyas Pompons Weekly Price List of Flowers and Greens of every commercial variety sent on request. 'The Nation's Most Expressive Flowers" X Beauties Greens POEHLMANN BROTHERS COMPANY 66-74 East Randolph Street, Chicago, U. S. A. TAe Largest Growers of Flowers in the World. m WHOLESALE -GPPWEDS 2/" CUT FL?WEUS'^^ PLANTS 182 North Wabash Avenue L. D. Phone, Randolph 031 CHICAGO Higher Quality-Larger Supply Positively the best buys in Chicago Per 100 Rose Premier $6.00 to $25.00 Russell . 6.00 to 25.00 Colnmbia 6.00 to 20.00 Milady 6.00 to 20.00 Ophelia 5.00 to 12.00 Per 100 Killamey Brilliant $4.00 to $12.00 White Killamey 5-0O *<> 12.00 Maryland S-OO to 10.00 Sunburst 6.00 to 12.00 Ward '^•^ *o ^-^ EXTRA SPECIAL. KOSES BII.I.ED ACCORDINGLY. \IA, GREENS AT MARKET PRICES. CATTLEYAS $12.00 to $15.00 per dozen. CALENDULAS Extra Fancy, $6.00 per 100. ONCIDIUM SPRAYS $6.00 to $8.00. SINGLE VIOLETS $10.00 per 1,000. DOUBLE VIOLETS $7.50 per lOOO. CHRYSANTHEMUMS $2.00 to $4.00 per dozen. Fancy, $5.00 per dozen. POMPONS .50c to 75c per bunch. CARNATIONS $3.00 to $6.00 per 100. PLUMOSUS 35c to 50c per bunch. SPRENGERI 25c to 50c per bunch. ADIANTUM $1.00 to $2.00 per 100. FERNS $2.50 per 1000. LEUCOTHOE $7.50 per 1000. SMILAX $3.00 per dozen. 716 The American Florist. Oct. 25, bViBiimmimiiimimiiininiiiimiiniiiiiiiiniiiniiiiniiiniiiiiiniiitiiiriinniiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiriiniiiiiiniiMiiniiiiiiniiiriiiMiiiiiiiiii^ YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY UPON US FOR YOUR SUPPLY OF Z N CUT FLOWERS E X H N ■■^^^^ Remember when ordering that our line Is so complete that (|||y^^7 it includes every item offered in the Great Chicago Market. iiiimiiiiiiiiiliiiniiMiniiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimiiMiiriiininiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniii iirii iiiiiriiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii niiimniiiiiiimii iii^ Miss Marguerite Kane McNulty, who has had charge of Peter Reinberg's books for many years, has harltened to the call of Dan Cupid, and will be mar- ried October 29. The Misses Nettie Parker, Martha Gunterberg, Olga, Lil- lian and Anna Tonner, Mrs. Frank Ayers and Agnes Swenson, gave a luncheon in her honor at Marshall Field & Go's, store, October 18, when they presented her with a beautiful cut glass vase. Everyone in the trade will be in- terested to know that the lucky young man is Clarence EUsworfh of the J. F. Kidwell Co. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. McNulty, 1807 Liunt avenue, Rogers Park. The young couple has the best wishes of the trade. At Poehlmann Bros. Co's. green- houses, the stock is in excellent condi- tion, and several of the visitors who made the tour of inspection with the Commercial Flower Growers of Chica- go Thursday, October 18, remarked that they never saw the entire place in such fine shape as it is now. All the houses that were closed down last season, are running full blast and large crops are in sight for the near future. The visi- tors asked the writer to thank the Poehlmann Bros. Co. for the magnifi- cent chicken dinner that it treated the crowd to at the Wayside Inn the same day. Miss L. A. Tonner, of O. A. & L. A. Tonner, leaves this week for Baconton, Ga., where her pecan groves are located, and are in fair crop this season. There are quite a number of people in the trade who own groves there, one of whom is Mrs. H. C. Wullbrandt, who will join Miss Tonner later. Phil Schupp of the J. A. Budlong Co., in speaking of the fall business, says that it has been very satisfactory, and he is optimistic in regard to the future. The shipping trade is a big item with this house, and is steadily improving. Paul Klingsporn returned this week from a business visit in the east, in- cluding the F. T. D. meeting at Buf- falo and a trip to New York. Clarence Ellsworth, of the J. F. Kidwell Co., made the trip with him. John Michelsen, of the E. C. Amling Co., and Dick Salm, of Union Grove, Wis., in talking over conditions, agree that there are 600,000 American Beau- ty plants less this season than were grown in former years. Percy Jones, Inc., is having a strong demand for plant stands, which appear to be exceedingly scarce throughout the country, judging from the way orders are arriving in every mail. At the Joseph Foerster Co's. store business is brisk, and the establishment was filled with city buyers on the morn- ing of October 18, when the local sales established a new record. Zech & Mann have no complaint to make in regard to the fall business so far, which has been brisk, especially in the shipping line. The local demand is improving wonderfully. A. D. Vaughan & Co. are showing fine chrysanthemums, which are arriving in heavier supply. Business continues brisk here, and each day results in a grand clean up. One of the retail stores in the loop is for sale, the proprietor wishing to concentrate his efforts in another line he is interested in. E. C. Pruner, representing Poehl- mann Bros. Co., is back from a suc- cessful business trip through the south- west. Kennicott Bros. Co. reports a heavy call for sweet peas, which are arriving in larger quantities this week. Visitors : Adam Graham, Cleveland, O. ; Miss Kramer, Birmingham, Ala.; enroute to Aberdeen, S. D.; A. Nielson, Pana; J. E. Jones, of the Advance Co., Richmond, Ind.; A. J. Stahelin, Detroit, Mich.; Miss Erby, Memphis, Tenn.; J. S. Wilson, Jr., Des Moines, la. LoulSYllle, Ky. MODERATE SUPPLY WITH FAIR MOVEMENT. Business has been fairly active with stock of all kinds, with the exception of carnations, in good supply. Some very good dahlias have been among the offerings and there have been fair quantities of chrysanthemums and roses. The first killing frost in this section was recorded on the night of October 18. NOTES. August Baumer has returned from the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Associa- tion meeting at Buffalo, and reports a session of much accomplishment and general interest. Emil Walther has been sending to this market excellent chrysanthemum plants in full bloom. They have the appearance of specimens grown for ex- hibition. The F. Walker Co. is cutting quanti- ties of excellent roses, Columbia and Mock being especially fine; also, high grade chrysanthemums. Anders Rasmussen and his bride have returned from an extended wed- ding trip, visiting the principal eastern cities. Fred Haupt has disposed of his in- terest in a local rubber tire concern with which he has been identified. Dave Weller, formerly manager of the Nanz & Neuner Co.,. is now with the Wm. Walker Co. H. G. W. Hannibal, Mo. — Mrs. Winnie Nugent will open a flower shop in the near future at 403 Broadway. Providence, R. I. — The feature of the meeting of the Rhode Island Horticul- tural Society scheduled for October 22 will be the lecture of Edward I. Far- rington, of Boston, Mass., on "What's New in the Garden." 30 E. Randolph St. CHICAGO Lons Distance Phones (Central 3283 t Central 3284 I Our OfiFerings Include: I ROSES. I COLUMBIA I RUSSELL I White Killamey I Pink Killamey I MUady Sunburst I Killamey Brilliant Ward Ophelia I MINIATURE ROSES I Cecile Brunner I CARNATIONS MISCELLANEOUS I Valley Cattleyas I CHRYSANTHEMUMS | I White — ^Pink — ^Yellow | I WHITE POMPONS I 1 i = a I GREENS. I I Plumosus Sprengeri I I Galax, bronze. Galax, green i I Ferns | I Adiantum Smilax I = s I Boxwood .1 r B 1 a TJllllllllttlllllllllllllliilliliiiiriiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiiiiiiiuiii^ 1919. Thf American Florist. m f Heavy Supply, White Pink and Yellow. Also POMPONS HA.\rE> -YOUI^ OUSODOIME^I*® Say it With Budlong's Flowers The Kind that are bound to give satisfaction. We have everything in the way of Cut Flowrers, ROSCS Of all Varieties, including DOUble White Killarney. which is much better than the White Killarney that is commonly grown by other growers. Also a nice lot of Russclls, Columbia and Premier, besides the novelty roses Nesbit and Bruuner. CARNATIONS - - Red, White, Light Pink and Darl( Pink VALLEY Rubrums, Feverfew, Tritomas and all other season- able Cut Flowers, including Greens of all kinds. VIOLETS l^'Send us a trial order and get in touch with the quality of our stock and our prices. If you want ^ood stock and ^ood treatment, buy ol Cbicago's most up-to-date and best-located Wbolesale Cut Flower House. J. A. Budlong Co. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Greens 184-186 North Wabash Ave., 'i^iTL, CHICAGO Roses, Valley and Carnations Our Specialty i#^SHIPPING ORDERS GIVEN CAREFUL ATTENTION. WE ARE CLOSED AltL DAY SUNDAY. We are in daily toucli witli market conditions, and when a decline takes place you can re ly upon orders sent us receiving suoh bene&ts. Quality Speaks Louder Than Prices. Columbus, 0. EABLT FALL DEMAND AUGtJES WELL. The fall season has opened suspicious- ly, although some inclement weather during the past week had its effect on the volume of business in the lo<^al retail establishments, but the only bad feature was the weather, and with the sun coming out again, the public began to buy more actively. On the whole business, has been quite good, with excellent prospects for the future. The best feature has been the demand for loose flowers. There is more or less social activity, and it is believed that class of business will increase in the near future as the season will soon be in full swing. Funeral work has been slow. The supply has been more plen- tiful, as a larger assortment of the seasonable stocks are on hand. This includes chrysanthemums, carnations, roses and sweet peas. Chrysanthemums are selling from $3 to $6 per dozen, and there is a steady demand. Carnations retail at $1.50 per dozen. They in- clude red, pink and white, with pink the favorite. Roses are arriving in large profusion and retail at .$2 to $5 per dozen. They include Premier, Sun- burst, Ward, Russell and Ophelia. NOTES. The florists' association, which held regular meetings last season, will soon become active, with semi monthly meet- ings. The association has always done a great deal of good in retail circles, and a large proportion of this city's florists were members. Arrangements are being made to call a meeting early in November, when the programme for winter activities will be arranged. Pro- fessor Hottes, of the Ohio State Uni- versity, is president, and E. A. Munk, of the Munk Floral Co., secretary. J. W. L. Lancaster County Florists' Association. The meeting was opened in due form at 7 :45 p. m. October 16, with the pres- ident, the secretary, two other male members and two members of the la- dies' auxiliary present, the smallest meeting since the organization of the club. This was due to two causes, the first and principal one being that just about the time members should have been leaving their homes for the meet- ing, a violent thunder storm visited the county, and second, because the pro- gramme committee had arranged no events to attract the members. S. S. Pennock, of Philadelphia, Pa., was a visitor, and had the pleasure of shak- ing hands with all present. An invitation was read from the Bal- timore Florists' Club inviting us to at- tend its ladies' night, but on account of the small attendance, no action was taken. The secretary presented a tele- phone invitation from the Chester Coun- ty Florists' Association to make a vis- iting trip to Chester county in the near future, and the automobile committee was instructed to get busy and secure machines for this trip, October 30. .jfiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiriiiriiitiiiriiiiiiiriiiiiiiKniiiHllll^ — THE — Meyer Florist Thread = Conies put up Itj oz.of actual thread to the lb., | I 2 oz. to the spool. Compare our thread | 5 with any other you are usine and you ^ = will see a vast diflference in the | i quality as well as the price and | i yardage of each spool. = i Manufactured by the s I JOHN C. MEYER FLORIST 1HREAD WORKS i i 1500 Middlesex Street, LOWELL, MASS. i = c riilitllliiiilluiliiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMliliiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiliiilrllitiiimiiiiiiiT P. W. DeHertogh was elected to mem- bership. Mrs. Albert M. Herr, Mrs. B. F. Barr and Mrs. A. K. Rohrer were added to the programme committee, and this will be the last meeting without any definite programme. Albert M. Herb. 718 The American Florist. Oct. 25, FRNE & C OMPANY -WHOLESALE FLORISTS- 30 E. Randolph Street, L D. Phone, Randolph 6578. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing 1 1 WINTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Ave. L. D. Phone, Central 6004 EstabUshed 1892 Chicago Dally shipments of the finest stock In Roses, Carnations, Violets and Chrysanthemums. Headquarters for Wild Smllax, Fancy Ferns, Adlantum and all Green Goods. Don't forget, our Supply Department Is complete— Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. Mention the American Florist when ioritina Commercial Flower Growers of Chicago. October 16, the Commercial Flower Growers of Chicag-o traveled to Morton Grove for a visit of 'the greenhouse establishments at that place. The growers assembled at the office of Poehlmann Brothers Company at 3 p. m. and led by Adolph, August, Walter and Earl Poehlmann, were shown this mammoth modern establishment. As usual, everything was found in splen- did condition. Great interest was dis- playe'd by the visitors in the many modern labor-saving devices employed. Particular note was taken of the coal handling facilities, which make it pos- sible to load a seven-ton truck in 35 seconds. After seeing the Poehlmann range, the growers were taken by autos to the establishment of Jos. Brooks, who grows carnations and miscellaneous stock. Next on the route was Wm. Fluegge, who specializes in pot plants, and has a good lot of cyclamens coming along. Further on is Bmil Nelson's place. All roses are grown here, and the industrious proprietor is always on the job. After having seen this place, the joyful news was passed that the Poehlmann Brothers' Company had a chicken dinner waiting. Needless to say, the dinner served at the Wayside Inn was enjoyed by all, and using the expression of one grower — "it hit the spot." Following the dinner, the month- ly meeting was held, at which many important and timely topics were discussed. Facts and figures were pre- sented, showing the enormous increases in the cost of evervthing entering into the production of flowers, and the diffi- culty of growers to keep pace with them. As a result of these advances flowers will be higher. The growei'S are very enthusiastic about their signboard campaign, which should prove to be a great stimulant to business. The Commercial Flow- er Growers of Chicago stands for the advancement of floriculture, it aims to elevate the flower busi- ness in general, and deserves the sup- port of every flower grower tributary to the Chicago market. Its member- ship consists of one representative from each greenhouse establishment. Al- though only six months old. the asso- ciation has made rapid progress, and 'already its membership numbers 7(1. comprising about 6.000,000 square feet of glass. The following appear on fhe secretary's list : -Aniliiif;. -Mbr-rt F. Company. Maywood. Amiing Brotliers. Des Plaines. .Anilinir. Ernst C. Mavwood. .\nilinfr. W. II. Est.. Maywood. ,\mliii^. Walter A.. Maywood. .\riiold. CbaR., Desplalnes. Ball, George. Glen EUyn. Tlezdek. V.. Gross Point. Benthey, F. J. & Co.. New Castle. Ind. Sell More Potted Plants You can easily double your plant trade by show- ing your customers how easy it is to grow potted plants with a Little Wonder Plant Irrigator They keep your plants watered Just right. Whole- sale price. $20.00 per 100. If your supply house does not carry them send us their name witli your order. Sample by mail, 35c The Wonder Plant Irrigator Go. 2918 N. Clark St., CHICAGO Mention the American Floi^t when toriting , Chicago. Chicago. Ulewitt, H. C, Des Plaiiies. Blameuser, E. H., Niles Center. Blameuser. K. C, Niles Center. Boblaudei-. K. P., Melrose Park. Bond, Cbas., Naperville. Brooks, Joseph, Morton Grove. Budioug, A. 11. . 2447 Berwyn Ave. Budloiig Gai-deus, 5224 N. Lincoln, Busse, I*. C. &. Son., Mount Prospect. (Jollatz, Albert, Morton Grove. Dabm, Nick, Morton Grove. Des Plaines Pluial Company, Des Plaines, Duntemanu, Wm. F., Bensenville. Fluegge, William, Morton Grove. Garland. Frank, Des Plaines. Garland, Sol., Des Plaines. Garland, Wa. len. Des Plaines. Geils, H. H.. Itasca. Goerger Brutliers, Arlington Heights. Haberkemp, H., Mount Prospect. Hauserman, Chas., Sr., Melrose Park. Hauserman, Chas., Jr., Melrose Park. Hill, E, G., Company, Richmond, Ind. Hill, Jos., Company, liiciimond, Ind. Ilirn, John & Son, Lake Zurich. Hoefle, Geo. P.. Des Plaines. Hunt, A, E. & Compauy, Evanston. Homeyer, Chas., Mount Prospect. James, Fletcher C, Des Plaines. Jepsen, Hans, Maywood. Katzwinkel. E.. Mendota. Kircht Brothers. Morton Grove. Klehm's Nurseries, Arlington Heights. Kohout, Joseph, Liberty ville. Kring Brothers, Fnirbury. Kuhlmann, Ed., Melrose Park. Libertyville Floral & Veg. Co., Libertyville. Linnemanu, Louis. Jr., Des Plaines. Maun. M., 5504 North CUrk St.. Chicago. Mersch. N. F., Palatine. Miller, John T.. McHeury. Miller. W. L.. Naperville. Miller Brothers, 555S N. Lincoln, Chicago. Nelson, Emil, Morton Grove. Neve, Henry. Des Plaines. Passvogel. William, Norwood Park. Niles, Florist, Nlles. Paulsen, Cbas., Arlington Heights. Pearson, Peter, 5734 Gundersou, Chicago. Poehlmann Brothers Comiiany. Morton Grove. Psenicka, James. Gross Point. Potter &■ Sons. Waukegan. Sehmeltekopf. E., Park Bidge. Rdmltz Bi'olliers, Park Ridge. Sitrwnlt. ^r^s. Eliner. Arlington Heights. Standke, Heni-y, Des Plaines. An Unusual Opportunity For a short time we are offering you our beautiful, green enameled, adjustable Plant Stand At a price below cost of manufacture. It has a range in height from 26 to 52 inches, and you will find it invaluable for deco- rative purposes and the display of plants and baskets in your store and window. Poppy design is carried throughout. A beautiful ornament for any store. Sale Price, - $2.00 each PERCY JONES INC. 30 EAST RANDOLPH STREET CHICAGO, - - ILLINOIS Mention the American Florist tchen ioriting Stielow Brothers, Niles Center, Sweuson. G. . Elmhurst. Wehrmann. Henry. Maywood. Weiss-Meyer Company, Maywood. Weiss-Spandikow Company, Maywood. Wellworth Farm Greenhouses, Downers Grove. Wichtendalil. William, Maywood. Wietor Brothers. 2153 Devon Ave., Chicago. Wiffin, Grant, Des Plaines Wiufller. Robert J.. 6638 Ridge Ave., Chicago. Wojtkiewicz, Xavier, Des Plaines. 1919. The American Florist. 719 John Kruchten Co. 30 East Randolph Street, WHOLESALE FLORISTS L. D. Phone Central 8016-8017. CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing E.C.AMLINeCO. The Largest, Best Equipped, Most Centrally Located WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO 169-75 N. Wabash Ave., GHIGA60 L.. D. Phones CENTRAL. 1977 and 197S Mention the American Florist when writing MILLER &MI1SSER Wholesale Florists 179-181-183 North Wabash ATenae, CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing A. L. Randall Co., . jMMMaes^ Wabash Ave., and bke St. H9|M|gg3 ^SSSi CHICAGO, ILL. ^S^9 Wholesale Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies. Mention the American Florist when writing WEIIAND-RlSCIlCbt FLOWER GRO¥fERS TELEPHONE ict lIUfADACU k\IC CHICAGO CDinui.a79 194 ri.WAll/unAVL tLLlNOiS Mention the American Florist when writing Qeorgfe Rein berg WHOLESALE FLORIST IDxtra fancy Ophelia, SnnbnrHt. Co- Inmbia, RuNNell, Milady, White KUlar- ney and Klllarney BrlUlant Roses. All orders given prompt attention. Try us. 162 N.Wabash Av .CHICAGO Mention the American FJoriat when writing Wire Hanging Basicets Price List, 1919. Plain Wire Hanging Baskets. lO-inoh 81-75 14.incli M.00 IS-inch 2-25 16-mch 4-50 SHEET MOSS in bags, per bag, $2.00 Our Sheet Moss is tlie best value for the money In the market. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, ^ detroit,"mich. ' Mention the American Florist when writing ¥lioMeTIo¥erMM'Ket5 Chicago. CURRENT PRICE LIST. Bozen Roses, Beauty $ 1.50(a$ 6.00 Mrs. Chas. RusseU 6.00® 26.00 Columbia 5.00® 25.00 Premier 6.000 25.00 Hoosier Beauty 4.00® 15.00 Killarney Briiiiant 4.00® 15.00 Killaruey 4.00® 12.00 White Killarney 4.00® 12.00 Richmond 4.00® 12.00 My Maryland 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Geo. Shawyer 4.0.)® 12.00 Milady 4.00® 15.00 Sunburst 4.00® 12.00 Mrs. Aaron Wai-d 4.00® 12.00 Hadiey 4.00® 16.00 Ophelia 4.00® 15.00 Double W. Killarney.. 4.00® 12.00 Champ Weiiand 4.00® 12.00 Stanley 4.00® 12.00 Bayard Thayer 5.00® 20.00 Cecile Brunner 3.00 George Elgar 3.00 Baby Doll 3.00 Nesbit 3.00 *• Our selection 5.00 Carnations 3.00® 6.00 Cattleyas per do/.. 15.00 Daisies 1.50® 2.00 Valley 20.00 Calenihilas 2.00® 6.00 ChrysantliL'mums per doz. 2.00® 5.00 Callas 15.00 Sweet Peas per 100 3.00 Violets .75 Ferns per l.iiOO 3.00 Galax perl.OflO 1.50® 2.00 Leucothoe 1.00® 1.25 Mexican Ivy per 1. OKI 5.00® 6.00 Plumnsus Strings each .60® .75 Smllax per doz. 2.50® .3.00 Spreu^'eri. Plumosus Sprays.. 3.00 BoxwcKXl, 35c per lb., per case 9.00 kJN^js.s^^t^.iyi^'i'i^yi^^'i^^yi^^'i;^' ZECH & MANN WHOLESALE FLORISTS 30 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO Telephone Central 3284 Mention the American Florist when writing THE CBRYSANTBEMUM MANUAL By Elmer D. Smith FOURTH EDITION Price 60 Cents. Cash with Order. American Florist Co. 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago BTtSKETS Write for Catalog Now RAEDLEIN BASKET CO. 713 Milwaukee Are. CHICAGO. ILl,. Mention the American Florist when writing t920 Catalogue 48 Pages for Florists sent free on request. THE JOHN HENRY CO. LANSING, MICH. 720 The American Florist. Oct. 25, CHRYSANTHEMUMS $ 2.00 to $ 4.00 per dozen 12.00 to 25.00 per lOO Extra selected $5.00 per dozen The midseason varieties are coming in, better and larger flowers. We can fill orders of any quantity of the varieties in bloom. You will find them of a very good quality. We can give Chrysanthemums at all prices according to the grade of stock. POMPONS— Indoor grown Pompons in all colors and a large selection of varieties. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1201 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. UNSEASONABLE WKATHEB A DRAWBACK. A combination of warm and wet weather produced conditions that great- ly handicapped the market, so that the business of the past week was anything but satisfactory; in fact, in several quar- ters, it was said to be the worst week of the season. The situation, as explained, is that dahlias are still in full crop, the fall cosmos is about at its height, and there is an abundance of fall asters, out- door chrysanthemums, tritomas and oth- er outside stock. The greenhouse chry- santhemums are now coming strong, be- ing seen in good assortment in all the wholesale houses. Carnations are rapidly increasing in volume, while there are quantities of roses. The mar- ket is overstocked, a condition not un- usual just before the first killing frost, which may be looked for now at any time. It has been the best dahlia year ever experienced, (with the exception of the unusual demand of last season) as the quality of the iiowers was never better, and the quantity was larger than for any previous period. Consider- ing the quantity handled, prices have been well maintained and growers are quite satisfied with returns. The bet- ter grades of chrysanthemums are in good demand at prices fully one-third greater than before the war. A higher level can no doubt be maintained, and will be, if the growers do not get scared over a few days' dull business. Car- nations are improving with each shipment, but the outlook for large quantities is not very promising. Snap- dragon is to become one of the staples. The stock arriving is fine. Calendulas will be another quantity flower, many growers having quite large plantings, of which the first cutting is very good. Sweet peas are coming forward slowly, there being some small shipments every day. Cattleyas are much more plen- tiful, with considerable concessions in price. A NEW ROSE BUG. Rose growers in this vicinity are much annoyed, if not alarmed, at the ravages of a minute black bug or beetle, about the size of the head of a pin. This appears to come out of the ground, although its habits are not definitely known to the average grower, but the fact that it is very destructive to the rose plants is only too evident. It is first noticed when the plants that have been dried off and cut back begin to push out; then as each little shoot be- gins to expand, the bug makes a meal of the tender tip, and continues his ravages, going from eye to eye as they show tinges of green, until finally the plant dies. Later on, they eat holes in the leaves of the more mature growth. Their period of existence appears to be during August, and up to November, when they disappear. They were ap- parent last season for the tiist time, but this year their numbers have great- ly increased. One firm has employed boys and girls to hand pick them as in- secticides appear to have no .effect They are paid by the thousand bugs. Considerable replanting has already had to be done in replacing plants that liave died from this cause. "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" WEEK. The publicity movement, inaugurated the past week with the giving of flow- The best commercial varieties. Direct from grower to you. A trial order solicited. PHILADELPHIA CUT FLOWER COMPANY Wholesale Florists 1517 SANSOM ST., George Aeugle, Proprieter, PHILADELPHIA, PA ?iiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiuiiiiiiuiliiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiuuiiiiiiimiiiiuiiiiiuiii:^ I Roses, Carnations, Chrysanthemums. All Seasonable Flowers. | I TUs Is the excInslTe shop, only one block from Express Depots. | 1619-1621 Ranstead Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. =iiMiniMiiiiin»niHimiiHiiiHiiimMimiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiniimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiminimiiHiiuiiiiMiHinni»iinii»MiriuiiiiriiiMiiiiiiminm VMe^eHowerMM'KeU BUPFAXO, Oct 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty. Special 30.00@ 40.00 Fancy 20.00® 25.00 Extra 15.000 20.00 Ist S.OOai 10.00 Killarney 3.00® 10.00 My Maryland 3.00® 10.00 Sunburst 3.00® 12.00 Ward 3.00® 4.00 Columbia 6.00® IS.OO Ophelia 3.00® 15.00 Russell 6.00® 10.00 Shawyer 3.00® 10.00 Bon Silene 2.00® 3.00 Cattleyas 85.00®100.00 Sweet Peas 50® 1.00 Asparagus Sprengerl 35® .60 Ferns per 1,000 2.50 Calendulas 2.00® 3.00 Smilax 25.00 Gladioli 2.00® 5.00 Asters 1.00® 3.00 Japan Lilies 8.00® 10.00 Auratum Lily 15.00 Cincinnati, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses. Killarney 4.00® 12.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 6.00® 18.00 Ophelia 4.00® 10.00 " Richmond 4.00® 10.00 " Sunburst 4.00® 10.00 Shawyer 4.00® 10.00 Columbia 6.00® 18.00 Lllium Glganteum 12.60® 15.00 Cattleyas 1.00® S.OO Carnations 4.00® 12.00 Callas 10.00® 12.00 Calendulas 1.50® S.OO Easter Lilies 12.60® 15.00 Snapdragons 6.00® 10.00 Gladioli 3.00® 6.00 Asters 2.00® 4.00 BOSTON, Oct 22. Per 100 Rtoses, Beauty 12.00® 2n.-30. This society always stages good shows, and we do not ex- pect this one to be an exception — un- less, as we hope, it will be exceptionally good. It has been stated that Charles Thorley, the retailer of Fifth avenue and 46th street, is managing the cam- paign of Robert Moran, who is running on the democratic ticket for president of the board of aldermen. The repub- lican candidate is Congressman Da- Guardia. A visitor in the wholesale district, October 18, was Miss Carrol Macy, for- merly in the retail business here as the "Onaway Florist." She is now retired, and lives at Edgemere, L.. I., where she has a kennel of blooded dogs that have won prizes at the fashionable shows. ^^^^ m HERE'S a growing tendency toward a closer contact— toward a better understand- ing of man with man in every line of endeavor today, two essentials which make for a sound and lasting prc-perity. I want to be on such terms with every fioiist; I solicit new business on such a basis. JOSEPH S.FENRICH 5 1 West 28th St., NEW YOFK. Telephones: 420-421-422 Farragut Joseph A. Millang WHOIiESAI^ FIX)RIST 55-57 W. 26th St., New York Telephone 2040 Farragnt Telephone 9760 Chelsea Traveling Wholesale Florist INC, 133 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Cut Asparagus Plumosus Sprays a Specialty Consigniinents of Cat Floirers Solicited, Telephone Farrasut 9254 EDWARD BRENNER Wholesale Florist 101 West 28th Street, NEW YORK Everything in Cut Flowers Consigcments Solicited. 1919. The American Florist. 723 PAUL MECONI WHOLESALE FLORIST 55-57 WEST 26TH STREET 3864a3;ST5°7Tirra«u.. NEW YORK CITY GEO. J. POLYKRANAS Wholesale Commission Florist CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED 104 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone No. 2264 Farragut. William Mackie WHOIiESAJjE FliORIST 105 W. 28th St., New York Telephone 759 Farragut Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST ''^^^Faiik^ut 133 W. 28th St., New York All the NEW ROSES, CAKNATIONS and Seasonable Flowers. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOIjESAIyE COMMISSION' All the New and Standard Varieties of Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 148 West 28th St., NEW YORK blTY Telephones: Farrasnt 30O and 301 if entton the American Florist when writing jaM$««5*5««*5««»«*55«5««««*J*R5; JOHN YOCNfi SCO. Wholesale Commission Florists 53 W. Mill St., NEW YORK ' Telephone Farragut 4S86. Mention the American Florist when writing WILLIAM P.FORD WHOLESALE FLORIST 107 West asth Street, NEW YORK Telephone 5335 Farragut Mention the American Florist when writing Geo. C. Siebrecht Wholesale Florist 109 West 28th St., NEW YORK Tel. 608 and 609 FarraEnt. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED Mention the American Florist when writing Telephone! Chelsea 6025 I. Goldstein WHOLESAIiE FLORIST 116 W. 28th St., New York Prompt and rareful attention to your Interests, Consignments solicited. Riedel & Meyer, inc. WHOLESAIiE FliORISTS 25 years' experience. Consignments solicited. 49 West 28th St., New York Phone 4024 and 4025 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing VlioMe Hover M^Kel>5 New York, Oct. 22. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 40.00® 50.00 " extra and fancy 30.00(® 35.00 Hadley 3.000 16.00 Francis Scott Key 6.00® 4O.(.i0 '" Columbia 3.00® 12.00 Prima Donna 2.0O® 15.00 Alice Stanley 2.50® 10.00 Double White KiUarney 4.00® 12 00 " KiUarney 2.00® 6.00 " " Queen 2.00® 8.00 Brilliant 2.00® 8.00 Aaron Ward 3.00® 8.00 " Onhclla 2.00® 10.00 Sunblu-st 2.00® 8 00 J. I,.. Mock 3.00® 15.00 " Mrs. Chas. Russell 4.00® 15 00 Premier 4 00® 15.00 i-attleya orchids, special 50.00@100.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Adiantum Croweanum and Hybrldum 50® .75 Asparagus Plumosus. doz. bchs. 2.00 Smllax. doz. strings 1.50® 2.00 Bouvardla, white, per doz 50® .75 Chrysanthemums, per doz 3 00® 6.00 Lilies. Rubrums 3.00® 6.00 Dahlias 2.00® 4.00 Sweet Peas 2.00® 12.50 Lily of the Valley 15.00® 20.00 Violets 35® .50 Frank H. Traendly Charles Schenck Traendly & Schenck Wholesale Florists and Cut Flower EzctMnge 436 Sixth Avenue, NEW YORK Between 26th and 27tb Sts. Telephones: 708 and 799 Farragut. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, and all the other best products of the leading growers. CONSIGKMENTS SOLICITED. Mention the American Florist when writing Phones, 3310-11-12 Farracnt. Henshaw Floral Co. (Incorporated) Wholesale Conunission Florists 127 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing J. J. COAN, Inc. WHOLESALE FLORIST Everything in Cut Flowers New York Phones 5413 a f>891 Farragut 115 West 28th Street, Mention the American Florist when writino Telephones | ^^g | Farragut "• ^- PaPPas, Pres. United Cut Flower Co., '-o WHOLESALERS 1 11 W. 28th St., NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing PHONE (2336 FARRAGUT WM. KESSLER, WHOLESALE FLORIST 113 W. 28TH STREET Bet. 6th & 7th Aves. NEW YORK Mention the American Florist when writing Phones Farrasut \ ^^'^ Established 1887 ( 305S J. K. ALLEN ^Vholesale Conunission Dealer in CUT FLOWERS 118 W. 28th St., NEW YORK West or 6th Ave. Open 6 a. m. every momlns. N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg.. 6th Ay. and W. 26th, New York. Desirable wall space to rent for advertising. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock every morning. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary Mention the American Florist when writing The Kervan Co. Fresh Cut Decorative Evergreens Highest standard of Quality. Largest stock in America. Send for illus- trated catalog of Greens utd Florists' SoppGes. 1 19 West 28th St., NEW YORK GEO. B. HART WHOLESALE FLORIST 24-30 STONE STREET ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing M.C. FORD 121 WEST 28TH STREET NEW YORK Tel. 3870-3871 Farragut THE URCEST RECEIVER OF CUT FLOWERS IN THE UTY. A complete assortment of the best In the market can always be relied upon. Mention the American Florist when writino 724 The American Florist. Oct. 25, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered lor the trade in otber cities by the firms below, the Iieading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. BUNYARD, NEW YORK, 413 Madison Ave. Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. L Summer Season. DAYTON, OHIO 16 and 18 W. 3rd St. Matthews the Florist Established in 1883. Greenhouses and Nurseries in Riverdale. Member of Florists' Telegrapli Delivezr. LITTLiiFIElD, Florist WORCESTER, MASS, President J. F. Ammann, of the So- ciety of American Florists, came on to this city after attending the convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation at Buffalo, October 14-15. He spoke highly of the convention. The first chrysanthemums of the variety Glenview, noted in the market, came to J. J. Coan, October 18. He is also receiving fine stock of the white variety, Josephine Foley, that whole- sales for ^\2 per dozen. The young son of A. T. Bunyard, of 413 Madison avenue, who was recently operated on in a Rochester, N. Y., hos- pital for appendicitis, is now at home and well enough to be up and resume his play. Joseph H. Fenrich is handling the chrysanthemum stock of the Chas. H. Totty range and a large assortment of good roses from the Duckham-Pierson Co., both of Madison, N. J. William J. Manda, son of Joseph A. Manda, who recently returned from France, has been operated on for ap- pendicitis, and spent some time in an Orange, N. J., hospital. Mr. Slattery, of Thomas F. Galvin's Boston store, was in town October 13-14 to assist Mr. Hale of the establishment in this city in the arrangement of a wedding decoration. Meyer, Madison avenue and 58th street, has an attractive window^ deco- ration, composed largely of large plants of the red celosia, and a variety of foliage plants. Harry Anderson, representing A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., was in this city the past week calling on the retail trade. He is a clever, hustling young man. J. H. Small & Son arranged a deco- ration in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, October 11, for a luncheon given by the Pennsylvania Society to Cardinal Mercier. Traendly & Schenck are now receiv- ing fine stocks of the chrsysanthe- mums, Chrysalora, Poehlmann, Dick Witterstaetter, Oconta, McNiece and Tiger. October 18 brought clear and cool weather, a heavy supply of chrysanthe- mums and better business than the pre- ceding days of the week. H. Baylis, of the New York Cut Flower Co., is receiving good stock (i the chrysanthemum. October Herald, from Dailledouze Bros. In addition to a good stock of Amer- ican Beauty and Scott Key roses, Joseph A. Millang is receiving good car- nations in variety. Excellent stock of lily-of-the- valley is being handled by Geo. Hildenbrand, of John Young & Co., also a fine quality of cattleyas. JiSTABLISHED 1847 F. T. D. THE NAME PROTECTS YOU Steamers are Again Sailing on Schedule Deliveries made on board BOSTON 1 PARK STREET 799 BOYLSTON STREET NEW YORK 561 FIFTH AVENUE ^■iMiuuiMiniiitiiiiiiiiiiniiniiiiniiiiiiiniuiiiiiuiniiiniiMiMiiiitiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniiniiniiuiiniiiiiiiitimiiiiriinMitiititiiiiiiiiinrriiiiiiiiiiitii^ A. B. CAZAN, 2751 Broadway, NEW YORK, N. Y. I i^r^o'%2VK^i«« OFT QxjA.ivi'r'ir i I Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. = rhiiiiiiiiMiiniiuiiniiiiMitiiiMiiMiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinimiiriiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiMiiiMHMiiiiiiuiniiiMiiiiiiniinniniinuiiinMiiiiiiiiiniiHiiiniiniiiiiiit^ j^^^^V CHICAGO fe\ THE NORTH SHORE FLORAL CO. - ... ^^^^ J BERNARD J. SHERMAN, Prop. ^ •« 849-881 Irrlns Park Blvd. Deliveries In Chicag-o and Suburbs BRANCHES: RITZ-CARLTON and VANDERBILT HOTELS KUUMILLER 426 Madison Ave., NEW YORK ROANOKE, VA. FALLON, Florist. TO .HARRY PAPWORTH, . Tlie Mctaine Ri Jj» NurMry 6 b»^ ^ FLORISTS , ^ ■orchids " IVlOkKTS F.T.O. New York. J. G. Papadem Co. (FORMERLY DRAKOS CO.) <:953 Broadway. OUR MOTTO: Cream of the Best Only. :b£em1)ers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. The Rosary Flower Co., a retail con- cern, has removed from Park avenue and SOth street to Park avenue and 55th street. Robert Clifford, who spent the sum- mer in Mrs. Leikens' Newport, R. I., store, is now back In her Madison ave- nue store. , The Henshaw Floral Co. is handling an exceptionally fine stock of chrysan- themums. Visitors : Henry Penn, Boston, Mass.", John M. Champion, New Haven, Conn.; Louis J. Renter, Waltham, Mass.; W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo.; W. G. Mat- thews, IDayton, O.; Paul Klingsporn, Chicag-o; C. E. Ellsworth, Chicago; Vincent J. Gorly, St. Louis, Mo.; Geo. O'Brien and wife, Richmond, Va. A. F. F. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Members Florists' Telegraph Delivery Aia'n, Wholesale and Retail Florist Cn.fRtY fl33 St., LINCOLN, NEB. Will fill orders for the West on short notice. Trjide discounts. First-class stock- 3348 W. MA.DISON ST> €:mcA.GO Seattle-Rosaia Bros. Finest Floral Studio in Northwest Member F. T. D. 1919. The American Florist. 725 A. LANGE CHICAGO 77-79 E. Madison St., Member of F. T. D Mention the American Florist when writing ^IlllinriiniiittiitiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiMnMiiriiitNitiiitrinMliMiiriniiiiiiiuilliiilitilliMiitiiiiiiiriluillMiiriiilliitiiiiiniiiiiililliniiiiiiiiMiiiMiiiiiMiiiinuiuiHiiiiMiiriiiMiiMiitiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiMMiiiiiMniiiiiiiiiiiiui^ Leading Florist I 341 Madison Ave. I Guaranteed Satisfaction I Nearly 50 Years. | I Let Us Fill Your Steamer Orders. Regular European Sailings Now Established. [ FdiiniiiiiiirruniiiMiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiirriiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiMiitiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiTiiniiiiriiiinrriiitiiiiMiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiitiiuiiirnii^ iiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiil: Mention the American Florist when writing I New York s I Member of I Florists' Telegraph Delivery. DARDS Chicago. Established 1857 745 Buckingham Place L. D. Phone, Graceland 1112 Send US your retail orders We hare the Best Facilities In the City Mention the American Florist when writing LOUISVILLE, KY. THE F. WALKER CO. 310-312 West Chestnut Street CITY'S LARGKST FL,OWB3R STORB. WASHINGTON D. C. *''rTo^«'!i?s'* G u d e s^ Hembers of Florists' Telegraph Deliveiy. New York. GUIDO,lnc. FLORIST 595 Uexington Av., cor. 52nd St. Do Yon Want Flowers in New York? We furnish the best artistically arranged Established 1849 New York. David Clarke's Sons 2139-2141 Broadway, Cor. 75th St. Orders By Telegraph Promptly Filled Phones 1552-1S53 Columbus. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. October 26. Adriatic, White .Star (Soiitbampton). Orduna. Cunard-Anchoi- (Liverpool). PTl'OM NEWPORT NEWS, Maartensdyli. Hol- land-America. (Rotterdam). FBOJI PHILADELPHIA. Zirljel, American. (Rotterdam). FBO.M BALTIMORE, Missouri, Atlantic Trans- port. (London). FROM BOSTON. Sycthian, Leyland Line. (London). Gothland. Red Star, (Antwerp). Patria, Fabre Line. (Marseilles). October 27. Vasari. Cunard-Anchor, (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Eastern Sea. Amer- ican. (Glasgow). FROM PHILADELPHIA, Nameaog, Atlantic Transport, (London). October 28. Celtic. White Star, (Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Saluda. American, (Liverpool) FROM BOSTON, Betsey Bell. American. (Liverpool), PROM PHILADELPHIA, Andalusa, American Liverpool). FROM PHILADELPHIA. Maclsinaw, Atlantic Transport. (Tendon). October 29. Tedric. White Star. (Liverpool). Eclipse, American (Liverpool). October 80. Nnvnrlno. Cnnard-Anchor. (Antwerp). FROM SAVANNAH, Zyldvli, Holland-America (Rotterdam). West Nohno. American (Liverpool). FROM BALTIMORE. Defender. Atlantic Trans- port. (London). FROM BALTIMORE. Gosport. Red Star. (Ant- werp) . Florisfs ' '7pJt>graph "Delivery New Orleans, La. CHAS. EBLE Oldest Florist Sonth 121 BARONNE STREET Hember of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cleveland, 0. The Smith & Fetters Co., liEADING FLORISTS ""°E"rfe°iSr'- CLEVELAND FOR WISCONSIN DELIVERY — OF "Home Grown Flowers" Get in touch with J.E.MAnHEWSON,^rcoffi Mf""tier of Flori'^t';' TeleETaph Delivery. El Paso, Texas Potter Floral Co. Members of Florists' Ttelegrrn-ph Delivers. TERRE HAUTE, IND. THINK OF HEINL'S 726 The American Florist. Oct. 25; St. Paul, Minn. Holm & OlsoD 20-22-24 W. Fifth St. We fill orders for any place in the Twin Cities and forall points in the Northwest. The Larg- est Store in America ; the largest stock ; the greatest variety. Write, wire or phone. Wo are alive night and day. SEATTLE, WASH. HOLLYWOOD GARDENS Seattle's Leading Flower Shop 1536 SECOND AVE. Hemliers of Florists' Telegraph CeUveiy^ Newark, N. J. Begerow's 946 BROAD STREET Fresh Flowera and Best Service. Deliveries throughout the state and to all steamship docks In Hoboken, N. J., and New York. Pittsburgh, Pa. A.W.SmltliCo. KEENAN BliDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America. Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY EUCLm AVENUE Kemhers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Send Telegraph, Telephone or Mall Orders for florist service in tliis vicinity to The Dominion Floral Go. 484 St. Catherines St., West Montreal, Que., Canada Every order receives prompt and careful attention. Npw Ynrk Telephone l-\ew lUXK. Lenox 3822 HENRY HART, Inc. FLOKIST 1000 Madison / renue In the Hear* of most exclui ve residential section. Telephones, LOITIS MICHEOi 6582-6583 Main The Long Island Floral Co. Wholesale Oonunission Florists Correspondeno. SoUolted. 48 Willboughby St., Brooklpi, N. Y. Astoria Florist NEW YORK GIH !2 1 Aft RtAAHuTAV TtA OA1A cy^h»»i» We are in center of residential sce- ^XOO XJlUaUWajr, TcL 9414 Schuyler. tion, between 77th and 78th streets. Members of Floziiti' Telegr&ph Delivery. City Index to Betail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, Albany, Boston. Uoston, N. Y.— Eyres. 106 State St. N, y. — Danker's. Mass. — Tbos. F. Galvin, Inc. Mass. — Penn, The Florist. Brooklyn, N. Y.— Hugo H. Jahn. Brooklyn, N. Y. — Joseph Trepel. IJiooklyn, N. Y, — .lames Weir. Inc. Brooklyn, N. Y. — The Long Island Floral Co. Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Alain St. Chicago — Alpha Floral Co., 140 S. Wabash. Chicago — Central Floral Co,, 132 N. State St. Chicago — Friedman. 522 S. Michigan Blvd. Cblcago C. Frauenfelder. 3343 W. Madison St. Chicago — Fleischman, Railway Exchange Bid, Chicago — A. Lange, 77-79 E*. Madison St. Chicago — Mangel, 17 E. Monroe St. Chicago — >;ortU Shore Floral Co. Chicago — Schiller, The Florist, 2221 W. Madison. Chicago— G. Wittbold Co.. 745 Buckingham PI. Cincinnati, O.— Julius Baer. Cincinnati, O.— Hardesty & Co. Cincinuati. O.— H. W. Sheppard. Cleveland, O. — Bramley & Son. Cleveland, O.— Smith & Fetters Co. Clev-riland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Pikes Peak Floral Co. Dallas, Tex. — Lang Floral & Nursery Co. Dayton, O. — Matthews, The Florist. Dayton, O. — J. W, Rodgers. Denver, Colo. — ^The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway Detroit. Mich. — John Bieitmeyer's Sons. Duluth, Minn.— Duluth Floral Co. El Paso, Tex.— Potter Floral Co. Galesburg, 111. — I. L. PUlsbury. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Floral Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Harrisburg, Pa. — Charles L. Schmidt. Kansas City, Mo. — W. J. Barnes. Kansas City, Mo. — Samuel Murray. Kansas City, Mo. — A. Newell. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Lincoln, Neb. — C. H. Frey. Lincoln, Neb.— Prey & Frey. Los Angeles, Calif. — O. C. Saake. Ijos Angeles — WolfsklU Bros. & M. Goldenson, Louisville, Ky. — August R, Baumer. Louisville, Ky. — The F. Walker Co. Memphis, Tenn. — Idle wild Greenhouses. Milwaukee, Wis.— J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. Montreal, Que., Can. — The Dominion Floral Co. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Begerow's. Newark, N. J. — The Rosery Floral Co. Newark, N. J. — Philips Bros. Newburyport, Mass. — E, W. Pearson. New Orleans, La. — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. New Orleans, La. — Chas. Eble. New Orleans. La. — The Avenue Floral Co. New York — Astoria Florist. 2188 Broadway. New York — Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway. New York — A. T, Bunyard, 413 Madison Ave. New York — Dard*s. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — David Clarke's Sons. New York — Henry Hart, Inc. New York — Guido, Inc., 595 Lexington Ave. New York — Hesslon. New York — Kottmiller. New York — Leikens, Madison Av. and 55th St. New York — Malandre Bros. New York — J. G. Papadem Co. New York — A. B. Cazan. New York — Max Schllng. New York— Thos. F. Galvin, Inc. New York — G. E. M. Stumpp. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, Famum St. Omaha, Neb. — Lewis Henderson. Passaic, N. J. — Edward Sceery. Paterson. N. J. — Edward Sceery. Pbiladelphia, Pa. — Charles H. Grakelow. Phlladeliibia, Pa. — J, J. Harbermehl's Sons. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Randolph & McClements. Pittsburgh. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co. Pittsburgh, Pa.— Mrs. B. A. Williams. Rockford, 111. — H. W. Buckbee. Roanoke, Va. — Fallon, Florist. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. Salt Lake City. Utah— Miller Floral Co. San Francisco — Podesta & Baldocchl, Seattle, Wash. — Hollywood Gardens. Seattle. Wash. — Rosia Bros. Sheboygan. Wis. — J. E. Matthewson. Stamford, Conn. — Quality Flower Shop. St. Louis, Mo. — F. H. Weber, St. Louis, Mo. — Grimm & Gorley. St. Paul, Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co, Tacoma, Wash. — California Florists. Terre Haute. Ind. — J. G. Helnl & Sons. Toledo. O. — Mrs. J. B. Freeman. Toronto — Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St. Washington, p. C. — Blacklstone, Inc. C— Geo. H. Cooke. 0. — Louise Flower Shop. C. — Gude Bros. Wftshlnpton, D. C. — Geo. C. Shaffer. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — A. W. B. Bvans, Worcester, Mass. — Llttletleld, Florist. Worcester, Mass. — Randall's Flower Show. Yonkers. N. Y. — New York Floral Co. Washington. D. Washington, D. Washington, D. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Broadway and Gratiot AvenNos. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS PHONES: tSOl and L15S2 Dunlop's 1415 Farnum St. Hember of Florists' Telegraph SeUvery, Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable Borlst. Only the Best 8 and 10 West Adelaide Street We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarantM safe arrival. Flowtrs Myerefl Anywiere. none, 1952 Bedford HUGO H. JAHN FLORIST 710 Nostrand Avenue Cor. Prospect Place, BROOKLYN, N. T. Brooklyn Representative of National Ploral Corporation. Philadelphia, Pa. Chas. H. Grakelow Broad St., at Cumberland Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York e.E.M.STUMPP 761 riFTH AVINUE Member of Florists' Tielegraph Delivery. LEWIS HENDERSON, Florist 1519 Famam St., Omaha, Neb. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Wi IkeS-Barre Penn"y tJanla Towm urMai:st.A.W.B.LVANS 1919. The American Florist. 727 Best Flowers Best Service Chicago's Leading Florist Railway Exchange Bldg. Brooklyn, N. Y. JOSEPH TREPEL BROOKLYN'S LARGEST PT^ORIST SEVEN STORES. vlnln QQA I auric Auq TelephoDe Store- ""^ LBIfIS M»B., NoUSO Bedford Telegraph orders delivered to all parts of New York City, Brooklyn and Long Island, Memter of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. ^>UQiin[nnimiiiiiiiiitiiiniiiiiiii[iniiimiiiniiiniiinii)[nffliiiiiniw^^^ g Cincinnati^ O, I HARDESTY & CO. I 150 East Fourth Street i THE BEST THAT GROWS. 1 EXPERTS TO ARRANGE THEM, k %niiiiDiiiniinniiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiii# Rochester, N. Y, J. B. KELLER SONS, FliORISTS 25 Clinton Avenue N Rochester Phone 506. Long Dlst. Bell ph. 2189 Memliers of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Toledo, 0. Mrs. J. B. Freeman (Successor to Geo. A, Heinl.) 836 Superior St., Toledo, O. Both Phones, 627. Special attention to mall and telegraph orders. Uemtier of Florists' TeleBranh Delivery, Los Angeles, Calif. Wolfskin Bros, and Morris Goldenson Cat Flower Merchants We aoliclt telegraph orders. Regular trade dlsct. 229 WEST THIRD STREET. BuflFalo, N. Y. S. A. ANDERSON 440 Main Street Andetaon lervice means fresh, sturdy stock and promptdeliveries in Balfalo4.0Ckport Niagara Falls and Western New York Members ol Florists' Telegraph Delivjry. Kansas City, Mo. Kansas and Western Missouri. Up-to-date Service. F. T. D. Est. 1890. J. W. RODGEBS Elk.' BnlldlBE. Davfftti O 4 Soatb Jefferson Street, *-'<» J •'"»'» '-'• Telegraph orders for Dayton will receive oar Immediate and careful attention. No order for less than $3.00 accepted for delivery. All orders for less than this amount will be absolutely refused. r* H I r* A r* O ^^""^ '^°^^ telegraph orders to us for Cn IL-AvJU delivery in Chicago and vicinity. 146 S. WABASH AVE. Member of F. T. D. EDWARD Passaic, N. J. F. T. SCEERY D. Paterson, N. J. Send your OrQers for Chicago -^4° All ordprs carefully filled tl^lJ^^^^^onSt "Oder the supervision of - ^HicA^S:- GEORGE ASMUS, Mgr. Wire, Write or Phone West 822 Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. New York. BROADWAY FLORIST 2094 Broadway, S. E. cor. 72d St. Phone Columbus 6468. Branch: 840 AVe.tchester Ave., Bronx. Phone: Intervale 4990. Washington, D. C. Louise Flower Shop Connecticut Ave Bt N St., N. W. MiBB Louise W. Daueherty, Proprietress Phones — Franklin 3578, 3841. 3S42. Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Albany, N. Y. FLOWERS OR DESIGN WORK Delivered in Albany and vicinily on telegraphic order. 106 STATE STREET E. W. PEZSRSON 38 State Street, Newbnryport. Ham. Covers All New England Points Tacoma, Wash. California Florists will take care of all telegraphic orders. Hession Madison Ave. and 76th St. NEW YORK Quality Flowers TWO GREENHOUSES ON PREMISES Plant Specialists '•'o-l 18 f Lenox Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery, Colorado Springs, CoIq. Orders Carefully Executed Pikes Peak Floral Co. AVtaolesale and Retail Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Cincinnati. JULIUS BAER FLOWERS Mail and Telegraph orders carefully filled. 138-140 Fourth St.,East Denver, Colo. yhc Park B. L GIUIS, PrtsidaL f^lOlTCll Wil. E. P. NEIHAN, Sccrdu;. Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Milwaukee, Wis. /^-^ J. M. Fox & Son, Inc. I^S^I 437-3^-*l Milwaukee St. ^ */ Members Florists' Telegraph ^^^iiii^ Delivery Association. 728 The American Florist. Oct. 25, LEIKENS, Madison Ave. and 55th St., New York Summer Season, 110 Bellevue Avenue, NEWPORT, R. I. Send your orders to me for prompt delivery and satisfaction. Jlemler of riorlits' Telefraph DsUtut. STAMFORD, CONN. Quality Flower Shop 43 Atlantic Street Prompt Delivery Noroton, Darien, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Greenwich. SALT LAKE CITY Miller Floral Co. 10 EAST BROADWAY 250,000 Square Feet of Modern Glaas. Plrst-Class Stock and Service. Usnal Dlsconnt. Randolph & McGlements Floral Experts 5936 Penn Av., Pittsbtirgh, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. r H.WEBER N. BS. Cor. Taylor and OIlTe Stis. Flowers delivered in City and State on short notice. Uemtier of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Brooklyn, N. Y. JAMES WEIR, Inc. FliOBIST 324 Pulton St. cor. Pierrepont Telegraph orders receive our nsnal good care and prompt attention. Phones, 870, 271 Main. Orders frill be care- fully cared for by HENRY SMITH Wholesale end Retail Florists of Grand Rapids. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivery. DULUTM FLORAL CO. 200 miles in an; di-ection. ni|| MTIl Ul|lll We are the center of the great UULUin, minn. Northwest. Daily deliveries to Superior, Wis. Michigan. ORDERS PHILADELPHIA IN OR J. J. HABERMEHL'S SONS ARnilND Flo vrers and Service l^o^ *»1V\/ \J 1 1 mJ conservatories. Diamond St. at : BELLEVU£-STRATFORD AT WALNUT STS. 22nd. Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Alpha Floral Co., 146 &'. Wabash Ave., Chicago. ADderson, S. A.. 440 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Astoria Florist, 2188 Broadway, Tew York. Avenue Floral Co.. The, New Orleans, La. Baer, Julius, Cincinnati, O. Barnes, W. J., Kansas City, Mo. Baumei, August R., Louisville, Ky. Bergerow's, 946 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Bramley & Sons, Cleveland, O. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Detroit. Mich. Broadway Florist, 2094 Broadway, New York. Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111. Bunyaid, A. T., 413 Madison Ave.. New York. Caiilornia Florist. Tacoma, Wash. Central Floral Co., 132 N. State St.. Chicago. Central Floral Co., 35 Broadway, Detroit, Mich, Cl;irke's Sons, David, New York. Cooke, Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L, Washington. Danker's, Albany, N. Y. Dominion Floral Co., The, Montreal, Que.. Can. Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Duluth Floral Co., Dulutb, Minn. Dunlop's, 8 and 10 W. Adelaide St., Toronto. Eble, Chas., New Orleans, La. Evans, A. W. B., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Eyres, 106 State St., Albany, N. Y. Fallon, Florist. Roanoke, Va. Fleischman. Chicago. Fox, J. M. & Son, Inc., Milwaukee, Wis. Frauenfelder, C, Chicago. Freeman, Mrs. J. B., Toledo, O. Fi-ey, C. H., 1133 St., Lincoln, Neb. Fiey & Fi-e^, 133S O St., Lincoln, Neb. Fi-iedman, b22 S. Michigan Blvd., Chicago. Galvin. Thos. F., Inc.. New York and Boston. Gasser Co., J. M., Cleveland, O. Grakelow, Charles H., Philadelphia, Pa. Grand Rapids Floral Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Grimm & Gorly, St. Louis, Mo. Gude Bros., Washington, D. C. Guide, Inc., 595 Lexington Ave., New York. Habermehl's Sons, J. J., Philadelphia, Pa. Hardesty & Co., Cincinnati, O. Hart, Henry Inc., 1000 Madison Av., New York. Heinl & Sons, J. G., Terre Haute, Ind. Henderson, Lewis, Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb. Hessian, Madison Ave. and 76th St., New York. Hollywood Gardens, Seattle, Wash. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Idlewild Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenu, Jahn, Hugo H., Brooklyn, N. Y. Joy Floral Co., Nashville, Tenn. Keller Son's. J. B., Rochester, N. Y. Kottmiller, 426 Madison Ave., New York. L.ang Floral & Nursery Co.. Dallas. Tex. Lange. A.. 77-79 E. Madison St.. Chicago. Leikens, Madison Ave. and 55th St.. New York. Littielield Florist, Worcester, Mass. Loug Island Floral Co.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Louise Flower Shop. Washington, D. C. Malandre Bros.. New York. Mangel. 17 E. Monroe St., Chicago. Matthews, The Florist, Dayton, O. Matthewson, J. E., Sheboygan, Wis. May & Co., L. L., St. Paul, Minn. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co.. New Orleans, La. Miller Floral Co.. Salt Lake City, Utah. Murray, Samuel. Kansas City, Mo. Newell, A., Kansas City, Mo. New York Floral Co., Yonkers, N. Y. North Shore Floral Co.. Chicago. Papadem. J. G. Co., 2953 Broadway, New York, Pai-k Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo. Pearson, E. W., Newburyport. Mass, Penn, The Florist, Boston, Mass. Philips Bros., 938 Broad St., Newark, N. J. Pikes Peak Flo. Co., Colorado Springs, Colo. Podesta & Baldocchi, San Francisco. Potter Floral Co., El Paso, Tex. Quality Flower Shop. Stamford. Conn. Randall'h Flower Shop, Worcester, Mass. Randolph & McClements, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rock, Wm. L., Flower Co., Kansas City. Rodgers, J. W., Dayton, O. Rosery Floral Co., The, Newark, N. J. Rosia Bros.. Seattle, Wash. S'aake, O. 0. , Los Angeles, Calif. Albany, N. Y. The Best Service Mention the American Florist when writing NEWARI, M. J. Philips Bros. 938 BROAD STREET Hemters of Florists' Ttaleeiash Deliv«rT. Mention the American Florist when writi/ng Kansas City, Mo. FLORIST Established over 30 years. 1122 Grand Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Lang Floral Sc Nursery Co. 1214 Main Street, Dallas, Texas. Write or wire headquarters for flowers for Texas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, New Mexico. No orders too large, none too small. Member of Florists' Teleeraph Delivenr. Mention the American Florist when writinff FREY & FREY, 1338 O Street, LINCOLN, NEB. Wholesale and Retail Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Rockford, HI. H. W. BUCKBEE. Schiller the Florist, 2221 W. Madison, Chicago. Sceery, Edward, Passaic. N. Y. Sceery, Edward, Paterson. N. J. Schlatter, Wm. & Son, Springfield, Mass. Schmidt, Chas. L., Harrisburg, Pa. Shaffer. Geo. C, Washington. D. C. Smith & Fetters Co., Clcvplaud, O. Smith Co.. A. W., Pittsburgh. Pa. Smith, Henry. Grand Ivapids, Mich. Stumpp, G. B. M.. New York. Trepel. Joseph, Brooklyn, N. Y. Walker Co.. The. P.. Louisville. Ky. Weber, F. H., St. Louis, Mo. Weir, James, Inc., Brooklyn. N. T. Williams. Mrs. B. A., Pittsburgh, Pa, Wlttbold Co,, G., 745 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Wolfskin Bros. & M. Goldenson, Los Angeles. 1919. The American Florist. 729 Yonkers, N. Y. New York Floral Co. Cor. Manor House Square and North Broadway Mention the American Florist when writing .•.V.FLOWERS.V/. 522 SO. MCHIGAN BLVD.. AndHorimTi Amei. CHICAGO Galesburg, 111. Piilsbury's Flower Stores For Central Illinois Members of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. CINCINNATI HENRY W. SHEPPARD 532-534 RACE STREET Successor to the H I L L FLORAL CO. ■ Good Stock and Good Service. Cleveland, 0., and Vicinity. BRAMLEY & SON 1181 E. 71st. St. Tbe Largest Growers of Flowers in the City. Pittsburgh, Pa. MRS. E. A. WILLIAMS 621 Penn Ave. Uemliers of Florists* Telegraph Delivery, CHARLES L SCHMIDT 313 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. NIgbt and day service In all Central Pennsylvania. CHICAGO DETROIT Central Floral Co. i^^j^-^'^^hcmcAGo.iLi Best service in both cities and adjoining territory, Mention the American Florist when iV7Hting 35 Broadway, DETROIT, MICH. Member of Floriats' Telegraph Delivery. Boston, Mass. •Penn, The Telegraph Florist" Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery Asi'n. 124 TREMONT STREET Worcester, Mass. Randall's Flower Shop Uemher of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. Orders In or around WASHINGTON, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer FLORIST 900 Fourteenth Street San Francisco Podesta & Baldocchi 224-226 Grand Avenue Mall or telegraphic orders promptly and most carefully executed . ■I iiBiBttiiiniiiBiiiiniiitiuiBnBjaiiniM iniiiB imniMnniiBiiinnnni im iww I WASHINGTON, D. C. f 1 GEO. H. COOKE • I IMosrlst I § Connecticut Avenue and L Street I iiininniiiinnnnmriiiimaiifi Washington, D. C. BLACKiSTONE,i«c. 14th and H Streets, N. W. E.\eeptional Service Los Angeles, Calif . '^^^vtwg O. C. SAAKE FLORIST ^Ve Solicit Telegraph Orders. ktgular Trade Discount. 2 15 W. FOURTH STREET Grand Rapids, Mich. GRAND RAPIDS FLORAL CO. ALFRED HANNA & SONS will 611 your or- ders for Dealpna nnd Cut Flowers In Michljran. New York Malandre Brothers 2077 Broadway, near 72nd St. 'Phone, Columbus 6883 The name "Malandre Brolhers" on a box of flowers is a Guarantee of Quality. Orders from other cities receive our per- sonal attention. St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order Your Flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS CF THE HORTHWEST LOUISVILLE, KY. AUGUST R. BAUMER, MASONIC TEMPLE Kemlier of Florists' Telegraph Sellvaiyt bZI?If Newark N. J. The Rosery Floral Co., 167 Market St., at Broad St. Everjrthing in Flowers Prompt Delireries to aoy town ordty Telephone within 150 miles of Newark. Market 494 "WE NEVER SliBEP" 6REENH0USES MeiDpliiSf Teniii 80 South Main St. "Up-to-tbe-Minute" Service and Execution. Every Flower in Season Kansas City, Mo. Samvel Murray^ 1017 Grand Avenue Uember of Florists* Telegraph Delivery. CHICAGO 'Babnerlhase florist E. MONROE ST. Member of Florists' Telegraph Delivery. For St. Louis. WIRE Grimm & Gorly 730 The American Florist. Oct. 25, The Seed Trade American Seed Trade Association. E. C. Dungan, Philadelphia, Pa., Presi- dent; Wm. G. Scarlett, Baltimore, Md., First Vice-President; David Burpee, Phila- delphia, Pa., Second Vice-President; C. E. Kendel, 216 Prospect Avenue. S. E., Cleve- land, O., Secretary-Treasurer. The thirty-eighth annual meeting will be held June, 1920. The price of bags at Chicago, Octo- Ijei- 22, was $60. Hakdy lilies from Japan may not come until January. Danish growers report no carryover of table beet seed in tliat country. To reduce Lilium giganteum prices, a size 6%-7 inclies, is being imported. Some very low offers of cabbage and other vegetable seeds are coming from Germany. In Connecticut, owing to rains, sweet corn harvesting and curing are attended with difficulty. The annual meeting of the Wholesale Seedsmen's League will be held in No- vember, perhaps at Detroit, Mich. The death of Herman J. Simmers, of the firm of J. A. Simmers & Sons, Toronto, Ont., is recorded in our obituary column this week. Stuttgabt. Germany.— It is reported that Wilhelm Pfltzer i.s in poor health, and that one of his sons died in the war and another was wounded. COLUMBU.?. O.— Robert Livingston, of the Livingston Seed Co., has moved witli his family to his farm on Byers road, disposing of his residence in this city. The registration of cable addresses by the cable companies will cost .$2.50 per annum after October 31, 1910. Your name will be dropped from the registers if this fee is not paid. Onion Sets in the Chicago district remain about the same, .$2.75 for reds nnd yellows and $3.25 for whites, prompt shipment. The continued mild weather is very unfavorable to stocks in storage. New York. — A number of the many claims against railroads for damage to lily bulbs frozen during the winter of 1917, due to delays, have been paid. Other suits will be commenced before the two-year legal limit expires. Visited New Yoek : Frederick M. Clark, of the Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; C. B. Whitted, repre- senting T. W. Wood & Son, Richmond. Va.; J. L. Gardner, representing Joseph Breck & Sons, Corp., Boston, Mass. Visited Chicago: C. B. Knickman, of McHutchison & Co.. New York, re- turning from Japan; C. Spears, of E. P. Spears & Sons, Paris, Ky.; B. J. Rob- inson, of the Atascadero Seed Co., Atas- cadero, Calif.; Axel Knudsen, Amer- ican representative of L. Daehnfeldt, Odense, enroute to Denmark. Bellingham, Wash.— James Hul- bert, one of the smaller growers of cabbage seed in this section, is reported to have completed delivery of five and one-half tons of seed of this item to a Detroit, Mich., firm, for $17,500. It is announced that the crop in Skagit coun- ty will total 80 per cent of the coun- try's dem.md this year. New York Seed Trade. The union leaders have called off the dock strike and ordered the men to go to work on the morning of October 22. Of the 54 local unions, it is believed that at least 31 will obey the order. The strike seems to be broken. While some dock laborers resumed work last week, and Dutch bulbs started moving, there is much congestion, and time will be needed to straighten out the tangle. Expressmen are not calling for, or de- livering packages. Out of a total of 14..50O Dutch cases which were held up on steamers from Holland, about 40 per cent only had been moved up to October 20. Representatives of the Boston and Philadelphia seed houses are here this week seeking bulbs. The S. S. Rotterdam arrived from Holland, October 20, with many Dutcli drummers. Catalogues Received. New Orleans Pecan Nursery Co., New Orleans, La., pecan trees; Barteldes Seed Co., Lawrence, Kan., bulbs.; J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore, Md., bulbs; Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED Gilroy, California Beet, Carrot, Lettuce, Onion, Radish. Correspondence Solicited. ijiiiTiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii: I THE W, C. pressing! SEED COMPANY I NORWALK, OHIO. | I Growers Exclusively of | (Sweet Corn Seed) fiiiiiiiiimiiniiiiiiiitiiitiiiiiiiiifriiriiiiiiiiiiiiriiir iiiiniiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiil. P. W. Kelsey Nursery Co., New York, trees and shrubs; T. H. Puller, Battle Creek, Mich., gladiolus bulbs; The Col- orado Seed Co., Denver, Colo., tree seeds. Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co., Paris. Prance, bulbs and plants; Joseph Pa- quet, Nice, France, supplement to cata- logue 13; A. & G. Hasslach, Avignon, France, flower, garden and agricultural seeds. Wildpret Bros., Port Oratava- Teneriife, Canary Islands, seeds and bulbs; V. Lemoine & Son, Nancy, Prance, plants and shrubs. Kentueky Bluegrass. Prom information received by the Goverment Seed Reporter, it is esti- mated that about 75 per cent of the 1919 crop of Kentucky bluegrass had left the hands of growers in Kentucky and practically all of the Missouri-Iowa seed had been disposed of by growers in these two states by September 30. As a matter of fact, only about five per cent of the crop remained in the hands of growers in Missouri and Iowa as early as August 22. The quality of the Missouri crop was very good but that of the Kentucky crop was about 10 per cent below normal and possibly five per cent below last year's quality because of the light weight of the 1919 seed. Prices paid to growers in Kentucky during September have been the same or .50 to 75 cents more per 100 pounds of stripped seed than those prevailing the latter part of August. Seed Tape History. The Sunday Call, of Newark, N. J., in a special feature section of its issue of August 24, under the title of "Busi- ness Romances of Newark," devoted one-half of a page to an interesting his- tory of the seed tape from the time of its invention by Elisha E. Gray until the present day. and the formation of the American Seed Tape Co., a fast growing Newark industry, whose busi- ness has already extended to South America and Great Britain. The article traces the development of the idea and the difficulties encountered in the mat- ter of paper, adhesives, etc., best adapt- ed to economical production as well as proper germination, the first machine being built in 3908. The first factory was started in Hinsdale, III., where the inventor, with his brother. David E. Gray, as a partner, began operations with six machines, but was compelled to suspend operations for lack of capi- tal to proceed on an extensive scale. Alfred J. Brown Seed Go. Growers of Peas and Beans Grand Rapids, Mich. Mention the Amei-ican Florist when writing The Best Color Chart For Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen PRICE $1.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO Braslan Grower for the Wholesale Trade Only. Onion, Lettuce, Carrot, Parsnip, Parsley, Celery, Endive. Salsify, Named and Mixed Grandiplora and Spencer Sweet Peas and Sunflower. Seed Growers SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA .Company 1919. The American Florist. 731 We are headquarters for the BEST OF EVERYTHING in VEGETABLE SEEDS With our Stock Seed Farms at Grass Lake, Mich., and our growing stations In every part of the United States wliere seeds are grown successfully, all in charge of capable and experienced men, we are equipped for and are producing PEAS, BEANS, CORN and VEGETABLE SEEDS of all kinds in quantity and of highest quality. D^" Glad to quote for present delivery or on growing contract for crop of 1919. '^6 JEROME B. RICE SEED CO., CAMBRIDGE, N. Y. Additional finances were interested, however, which resulted in the organi- zation of the present company, and the plant was moved to Piano. 111., and in 1916, transferred to Newark, the pres- ent establishment being- a four-story building- occupying several city lots. The upper floors are devoted to a fully equipped testing department, where un- der conditions the same as exist out- doors, seeds are germinated. The fac- tory has a capacity of several thousands of packages daily, the height of its ac- tivity being reached during the autumn months. Seeds remaining on hand at the end of the season are destroyed. Official recognition has been given the company by the United States depart- ment of agriculture, which has installed one of the machines at the agri- cultural experiment station. Fort Col- lins, Colo., for testing and experimental purposes. A number of Texas onion growing plantations are also reported to have entered into an agreement with the company, whereby large quan- tities of their seed are shipped to the factory, taped and reshipped to them. In this connection it is claimed that seeds which under the old plan would plant but two acres, under tlie tape system, are sufficient for 22 acres. Recently the company has been reor- ganized and new financial interests have taken hold of it. The present offi- cers are A. B. Churchill, president and general manager; C, F. Hanser, vice president; E. J. Churchill, treasurer, and J. A. Burke, secretary and assist- ant general manager. Foragfe Plant Seed Imports. The following table, prepared in the seed laboratory of the bureau of plant industry. United States department of agriculture, shows the amount of the various kinds of forage plant seeds subject to the seed importation act per- mitted entry into the United States during the quarter ending September .30, 1919, as compared with the corre- sponding quarter in 191S : Quarter Quarter endinff endinff Sept. 30, Sept. 30. 1919. 1918. Kind of Seed. Pounds. Pounds. Alfalfa / 2,911.000 22,000 Bhie grass: Canada 193.900 48,700 Clover: Alsike 1.108.SO0 1,0.50.200 Crimson 4,072.200 1.54.100 Red 2,497,000 43.600 Clover Mixtures: White and alsike 30,000 Millet: Broom Corn 22.5.400 Orehard grass 438,300 Rape 151,900 Rve grass: English 1.34,400 lOfl.flno Italian 78.400 15,700 Timothy 3,200 40,400 Veteh: Ilalry SO.Ono 107,100 Spring 144,800 Quality Seed FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS OF AMERICA EVERETTE R. PEACOCK CO. 4013 Milwaukee Ave., (Near Irvmg park Blvd.) CHICAGO Seed Growers C. t. IflUKoL W to. San Francisco, Calif. GROWERS OF SELECTED STOCKS OF Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Carrot, Sweet Peas, Etc, 1. N. Simon & Son Garden Seeds 438 MARKET STREET Philadelphia - - Pa. Mention the American Florist when writing Atascadero Seed Company ATASCADERO, CAI/IP,, AVholesale Growers of HIGH GRADE SEEDS We specialize in Beans. Carrots, Lettuce, Onions, Parsnip, Badish, Salsify, Spinach, and Named and Mixed Nasturtiums, and Grandiflora and Spencer Sweet Peas. Write for Our Growing Contract Price List. JUST OUT BOLGIANO'S 1919 SUMMER AND FALL CATALOG OF "BIG CROP" SEEDS Special prices for Florists and Market Gardeners. Write for a copy at once— It will save you money. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Baltimore, Md. Western Seed& IrriptionCo. Seed Growers and Dealers FREMONT, NEBRASKA SPECIALTIES* Cucumher, Muskmelon, Watermelon; Pump- kin and Squash; Sweet, Flint and Field Com. Write for special contract and spot prices THB J.G.ROBINSONSEEDCO. WATERIiOO, NEBRASKA ROCKY FORD, COLORADO. Contract growers of Cuer 1000, $75.00. = i Mixed Colors. Per dozen. 75o; $5.00 per = I 100; per 1000, «40.00. | I Write us your requirements on any of the = I above, or any other Seasonable Bui bs. | I Our Wholesale Price List of Bulbs, | I Seeds and Florists' Supplies, Free. | [Henry F. Michell Co.| I 518 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. | iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiirii? Waldo Rohnert GILROY, CAL,. WHOLESAIiE SEED GROWER Specialties; Beet, Carrot, Endive, liCttuce, Onion and Radisli. Correspondence Solicited. Mention the American Florist when writing The General Bulb Company Established 1883. VOGELENZANG, HOLLAND AMERICAN BRANCH 1 10 Water street. NEW YORK CITY Mention the American Florist when writing I BURPEE'S SEEDS I I Philadelphia | = Wholesale Price List for Florists = = and Market i^ardeners. = JAMES VICK'S SONS Groovers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds Get the benefit of our 69 years* experience. AH seasonable varieties. Our stocks are very complete. ROCHESTER, N. Y, The Flower City BRITISH SEEDS KELWAY'S LEADING HOUSE FOR IMPROVED FARM ROOT SEEDS IMPROVED VEGETABLE SEEDS IMPROVED FLOWER SEEDS Write for Our SPECIAL PRICES, stating, if possible, quantities required. lUuslraled Catalogue Free KELWAY & SON, Wholesale Seed GROWERS Cable Address: "KELWAY, LANGPOET." LANGPORT, Eng. Mention the American Florist when writing ^^MMMa ^ ©On .WHOLESALE SEED GROWERS> =— - SPECIALTIES IN VARIETY ONION - CARROT - BEET- RADISH - PARSNIP CONTRACT PRICES MAILED ON REQTTEST o * 1WT T-T» * ■VT^-iTO^-iy-k CABLE ADDRESS "MCGILL-SEED" y-, a t tt^^^t. t,.t¥ A SAN FRANCISCO san francisc:o CALIFORNIA NARCISSDS PAPER WBITE fiRANDlFLORA 1300 to a case. WRITE FOR PRICES. READY FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. flOGEWONING & SONS, Inc., 32 Broadway, New York For SEEDS Flower, Vegetable i*nil Farm Send your inquiries to HURST & SON 153 Houiidsditch LONDON, - - ENGLAND Tlie Premier British Wholesale ami Cxtiortiiig S?ee stocks, whose future supply is uncertain for two reasons: tlie possible further action of the federal horticultural board, and the attitude of the foreign growers. It is not to be imagined that the federal horticultural board may act hastily or arbitrarily, but the inclusion of stocks now permitted entry with those exclud- ed, would be logical, and may possibly be considered necessary at some future date. "At the international horticultural trades conference, held in Paris last month, the matter of our prohibition or- der was considered, and while no offi- cial action was taken, according to the published reports, still, we can conclude from facts and circumstances known, that American buyers will not get any stocks that can be sold to nurserymen elsewhere. "We are embarrassed by our depen- dence on other countries for our seeds fi'Oiii which to grow fruit-tree seedlings. In the event of over-siipply. we can buy seeds abroad, but we can safely assume thaljllhey will be i'ava.iilable to us only after all other buyers have been sup- plied. In short, we are answered, in effect, that inasmuch as we refuse to permit other countries to sell us their ornamental stocks, they feel relieved of obligation to let us buy their fruit-tree stocks, until, of course, they have sup- plied all other markets open to them. These conclusions as to what we may expect, may be wrong. They are drawn from facts open to all of you, and you can decide if, in view of the present and probable future supplies of foreign seed- lings available to you, it may not be wise to provide for home production of our raw materials. "If the members of the association should be practically unanimous in ask- ing for the passage of the Gould bill, we can probably secure favorable ac- tion. "If you favor the bill, will you write to your congressman? Also to Hon. Norman J. Gould. M. C. who introduced the bill; and to Hon. Gilbert N. Haugen, chairman, house committee on agricul- ture, Washington, D. C. I shall be glad if you will write me also that, as your secretary, I may intelligently represent your views and wishes. A hearing be- fore the committee having the bill under consideration, will be held very soon, and opportunity has been offered the association to be heard. Will you give Hill's Evergreens BEST FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY Small, medium and large sizes supplied. Price list now ready. The D. Hill Nursery Co. ETcrgteto SpeciaEsb largest Growers ii America Box 404. Dl ILL. STAR BRAND ROSES "American Pillar" and nearly every other good hardy climber. Send for our list. T>,„ pONARD a I . I IKEST GROVE '"^ "JONES CO. I-X-I " PENNA. Robeil Pylc, Pres. I ' AnI. WinUer. Vice-Pres. this important matter the prompt at- tention that its urgency requires? "The bill affects the nurserymen im- mediately, but in a much larger way, it affects the vast orchard interests of the country. I, therefore, urge each of you to bring it to the attention of your friends who may be prominent in local and state horticultural societies, fruit- growing associations and other bodies whose interests are affected. John Watson; Executive Secretary. Princeton, New Jersey. Excellent Stock for Fall Planting 1000 AKEKICAN ASH Caliper, IVa-in per 10 $10.00 Caliper, 2-in per 10 15.00 Caliper, 3-in per 10 25.00 6000 AMERICAN ELM Caliper, 1-iu per 10 7.60 Caliper, lii-in per 10 10.00 Caliper, 2-in per 10 16.00 Caliper, 3-in per 10 25.00 200 AMERICAN LINDEN Caliper, li4-in jier 10 16.00 Caliper, 2-in per 10 25.00 Caliper, 3-in per 10 30.00 20,000 CAROLINA POPLAR Fine Stock for Growing On Caliper, 1-in., height. 8-10 ft per 100 $26.00 1000 Lots of the above specially priced at 5:200.00 per 1000. SHRUBS .3100 Berljeris Thunliergii, lV,-2-ft per 100 $20.00 ■1000 Spiraea Van Houttei, 3-4-ft..per 100 26.00^ 100: 1 Symphoricarpos Vulgaris, 3-4-ft, per 100 20.00 .'.10 ■n'orus Alba, 4-6-tt per 100 16.00 ."lOO Morus Alba, 6-8-ft per 100 20,00 P'ices f. o. b. Chicago. Packing at cost. The above quoted shrubs are fine grown, bushy stock, much superior to the ordinary run; just the thing for planting for immediate effect. KENIL WORTH NURSERY C0» John G. Wittbold, Mgr. 745 Buckin^am place, CHICAGO, UL. H ARRISONS' NURSERIE ' Fruit Trees Budded from Bearing Orchards. Peach, ap- ple, pear, plum, cherry, quince, grape-vines, strawberry plants, ' raspberries, blackberries, ever- greens and shade trees. Catalog free. Harrisons' Nurseries, Box 39, Berlin, Md. ThAliiiTn The New l7nrHir PrivAt' (L. Ibotax Now sent out for the first time. XUUI1UJ.LI Hybrid -"-aAUJ * llVC^t OvalifoUum) Inquire for further information. One-year field- grown plants, So. 00 each. Summer rooted, frame-grown, $3.00 eacti. Jsov. 25th delivery. .,, «.«,„ -„,««,,«« «« Introducers of Box-Barberrv, wpII ^^ K:5i.SiTXtSS?JHXf^' rooted summer frame cuttings Woo NFWHAVFN RnNN WOODMONT NURSERIES, Inc., per inon. "^" "'^'tn, UUNITi | For Easter and Memorial Day Forcing Order now for delivery when ready, about November 5th to 10th. Strong field grown plants, plenty of canes for training. VARIETIES TaUSendSChon. XXX forcing grade $35.00 per 100 :• Dorthy Perkins White Dorothy Perlcins Lady Gay Crimson Rambler Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perltins) All XXX forcing grade $30.00 per 100 Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, New York (^vvAvv\Arjvv%nAVuv^v^^^vvvvvvvu^^^ivuw^^^vWinA^^^ww% 1919. The America n Fl orist. 737 ftj$$J4:5S44;5544i5$54«*4«5*5*4S4«*5*4*5*5**44**4**5*4*54«55*J«4*4^^ Now Is the Time to Push Plants Our stock contains the best finished and largest assortment of foliage and flowering plants in this country. Quicken your sales with a sample order for the fall opening. Craig Quality Ferns, Dracaenas, Areca, Crotons, Pandanus and FiCUS will bring you profitable business. Order now. ROBT. CRAIG CO., Branch Norwood, Pa. . 4900 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. Miscellaneous Plants Boston Ivy Clematis Paniculata Shrubs Raspberries, Blackberries Evergreens Ornamental Trees Perennials California Privet Hedge Japan Barberry Prices on request. Peter Bohlender & Sons Tippecanoe City, Olilo Extra Good, Well-Rooted Plants. From 2-in. pots, »2.00 per 100; I18.0U per 1000. BOSTON YELLOW DAISIES. A special good strain; trora 2- in. pot a, $.3.50 per 100. LETTUCE, Grand Rapids Forcing, Si .00 per lOOU; »«.5u per lU.OOO. Elmer Rawlings, AiI^^iitiiiY GERANiUIVIS S. A. Nutt, at $15.00 per 1000, ap to Not. let. Other rarieties all sold until then. Winter prices starting Nov. 1st. S. A. Nutt and Buohner..at »18.00 per 1000 Poitevine and Eicard at 22.00 per 1000 ALBERT M. HERR, iancaster, pa CHAS. H. TOHY MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHOLESALE FLORIST CThrynanthemuin Novelties My Specialty Mention the American Florist when writing Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILIiE NXJRSBRIES Catnlosruea and Price Llstii Free on Application. Dutch Bulbs Ready for Immediate Shipment C. J. SPEELMAN & SONS 38 Murray Street, New York City PAINESVILLE, OHIO ABUNDANCE OF STOCK Per 100 Per 1000 214-incli Smilax plants $2.75 S23.0O 214-inch Snapdragons, white, pinii and yellow 5.00 48.00 4-inch Marquerites, white and yellow 15.00 25.fi00 Vincas, field grown 8.00 75.00 10,000 Bench Ferns, 5 varieties, $25.00 and $30.00 per 100. Packing free of charge. Liberal extras, Alonzo J.Bryan AVholesale Florist Washington, New Jersey CHRYSANTHEMUM SPECIALISTS Elmer D. Smith & Co. Adrian, Micti. Carnation Laddie Rooted Cuttings, Jan. 1st, 1920, Delivery. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Order now A. F. LONGREN, 4249 West Monroe St., CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing If you are interested in POINSETTIAS and four and five incli BOSTON FERNS for immediate delivery, write GEO. A. KUHL, ""^J'^fi^ PlT."'" PANSIES 200,000 Fine'Plants, Giant Strain, 13.00 per looo ALYSSUM, Double Giant, Z-in., $2.00 par 100; $18.00 per 1000.1 ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 2y2-in.. S4.00 per 100. BELLIS daisy. White iind Pink, $3.00 per 1000. CALENDULA Orange King, 3iu., $2.00 per 100: Sceilliiiiis, $1 UO per 10(1. GERANIUM Madame SaUeroi, 2-in., 12.50 per 100. PRIMULA Malacoides, Lavender, 2-in., $3.00 per 100. SMILAX. 2-in., $2,50 per iro. SNAPDRAGON, Giant White, Pink and Yellow, 2-Jn. lots. '^1,^.'"c,''« «"'"«'3 "P™ appHca^fonl S. D. Woodruff & Sons. 82 Dey St., New York! „?ott''^- "■'O"'^" for the trade: Beans, peas sweet corn, onion, turnip, radish, beet etc' The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford. Conn! all ??„;,« ^^^' '"='"''• ™" """i vegetable of all kmds in quantity and of highest oualitv Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., CambHdge N. Y. ' Seeds. Wholesale field and garden seeds J B^l&ref' gS- "^'"' ^^''" --> ""'"tf Sts': Seeds. Specialties: Lettuce, onion, sweet oeas W„1L TT^\ ■"iS'x'-ette, verbeSa ?n variety' Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy, Calif. »«r'ety. tio^"''The'T'w'%'""' ^T^'- <" "e'-y a«="ip^ i^n St^ee't.'^Ch^ago"""'' '"'- '^'^'^^^ ^- ""'- Seeds. Garden of all kinds. Write for e«t«- '^rk.fr^^^: ^-"^^ c°" 40%'Sii;'.';. Seeds. Specialties: Beets, mangoes carrot. TTll- rlT'''' ?"'''''■ p"°"'p'.' t"Xl: K. & M. Godineau. Augers. France. Seed. Flower and Garden seeds. Sweet neii rroy"o"^'G"r'a'l>r "tffi^""'^- '^""ahn'Tel^ ^i io^^f^-„ ^1° bushels fancy white winter rye E-Tv,-,?" B^"" ""SS 65c. J. J. STYER.' C^nl cordvllle. Pa. I»tt?,„l .?/,^"^ "' selected stocks of onion, lettuce, radish, carrot, sweet peaa, etc C C Morse & Co., San Francisco. Calif Seeds. Wholesale price list for florists and ^^^<^} S'yTieners. The W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. Steeds. Tomato, grown for the wholesale seed trade. Haven Seed Co., Santa Ana. Calif. Seed. For the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seed. Flower, vegetable and farm. Wholesale only. Kelway. Langport. England. Seeds. Bean growers for the wholesale trade. Henry Fish Seed Co.. Carpinteria, Calif. Garden Seeds. All varieties. I. N. Simon & Son, 438 Market Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Seeds. Pea and bean. Alfred J. Browi) Seed Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Seeds which succeed. Get quotations from Landreth. Bristol. Pa. Sweet corn seed. Grown exclusively by the W. C. Pressing Seed Co.. Norwalk. Ohio. SMILAX. Smilax. Extra good strong, well-rooted plants. From 2-ln. pots. .$2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. Elmer Rawlings, Allegany. N. Y. If You Do Not Find Wiiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Ds About If 740 The American Florist. Oct. 25, STRAWBERRY PIiANTS. OT^RAWBBRRY PLANTS. 75 varieties. Also a complete stock of other fruits, ornamentals, etc. Catalog with wholesale prices sent to florists. L. G. TINGLE, 102 Railroad Ave.. Pittsvllle. Md. TULIPS. Tulips. All high grade stock. For varieties and prices see display advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughau'a Seed Store, Chicago and New York. VINCAS. Vincas. Variegata, good, strong, field rooted layers. $1.50 per luO; $12.50 per 1,000. THE RBESEB PLANT CO., Springfield, Ohio. .VUSCEI.I/ANEOUS. Zenke's New Plant Life. A concentrated chemical compound containing all of the ele- ments of plant fertilization. Per gal., $3.00. The Exeell Laboratories. 115 B. South- Water St., Department A, Chicago. For results use "Master Brand" prepared concentrated manures. Are perfectly adapted for both outside and inside growing conditions. The Proto-Feed and Guano Co., 4121 S. LaSalle St., Chicago. Seed packets for 1919. All packet sizes and larger bags up to two pounds or more, also cat- alogue, return and coin envelopes. The Brown Bag Filling Machine Co., Fitchburg, Mass, Hanging baskets, plain wire, 10-in., $1.75; 12-in.. $2.25; 14-ln., $3.00; 16-ln., $4.50. Mich- igan Cut Flower Exchange, 264-66 Randolph St.. Detroit, Mich. MISCEIiliANEOUS. "X,"' the wonderful Boiler Liquid. It will repair leaks and prevent new ones. "X" Lab- oratories. 39 West 45th St. , New York. Peerless Boiler Tube Cleaner. Removes all soot and ash. Saves coal. E. H. Colegrove, 440 Plymouth Ave., BufEalo, N. Y. Mastica. Used for glazing greenhouses: 1 gal. cans, $2.25. Geo. H. Angermueller Co., 1324 Pine St,, St. Louis, Mo. Refrigerators. Write for catalogue. Buck- binder Bros., Boom 731, 11 S. LaSalle St., Chi- caso. 1920 Catalogue. 48 pages for florists. Free on request. The John Henry Co.. LansiDg, Mich. Hill's Evergreens. Best tor over half a cen- tury. Price list now ready. The D. HIU Nur- sery Co. Box 404, Dundee, 111, Clay's Fertilizer. Supplied by the leading nursery and seed firms. Manufactured \>j CLAY & SON, Stratford. London, England. Magic fertilizers for the florist. Write for prices. Chicago Feed and Fertilizer Co.. 809 Exchange Ave., D. S, Yards, Chicago, Plant Stands: Invaluable for decorative pur- poses and display of plants, $2.00 each. Percy Jones, Inc., 30 E. Randolph St., Chicago, Nursery stock of all desrlptiona. Catalogues and price lists free on application. The Storra & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, Ohio, 1,000 letterheads and 1,000 envelopes, $6.00. Good stock. Cash, please. Gorham Frintery, Inc.. 542 S. Dearborn St.. Chicago. Safepack. The ideal protection for roots and shrubs. Rat and vermin proof. Safepack Mills. Boston. U. S. A, Catalogues, Large runs our specialty. Write for prices. Regan Printing House, 523 Ply- mouth Place. Chicago. Baskets of every description. Write for cat- alogue. Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Dreer's Peerless Glazing Points. 1.000, 90c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer's "Riverton Special" cedar plant tubs, all sizes. Henry A. Dreer, 714-716 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, Boilers of high grade for greenhouses. Write for catalogue, Giblin & Co., Utica, N, Y. Wizard brand manure. The Pulverized Ma- nure Co., 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, Mastica for greenhouse glazing. F. O. Pierce Co., 12 West Broadway, New York. Ktr PI/ORISTS' SUPPIiEES. Glass, large stock and good prices. Sharp, Partridge & Co., Chicago. Wired toothpicks, 10,000, $2.00; 60,000, $8,75. W, J, Cowee. Berlin, N. Y. Greenhouse boilers. Kroeschell Bros. Co.. 452 W. Erie St., Chicago. Greenhouse glass, Baur Window Glass Co., Eaton. Ind. Cut flower boxes. Edwards Folding Box Co., Philadelphia. Pa, ANT EXTERMINATORS. PEECO-BRAND ANT EXTERMINATOR does kill them. Ask for prices. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. CARNATION STAPLiES. Carnation staples, 35c per l.OOO, 3,000 for $1. Wm. Schlatter & Son, 422 Main St., Spring- field. Mass. Pillsburv Carnation Staples. 1.000 for 35c: 3,000 for $1, I, L. Pillsbuvy, Galesburg, 111, Everything the best In florists' supplies. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia. Everything in florist supplies and staples. The McCallum Co.. 137 Seventh St., Pittsburgh, Pa. Florists' supplies of all kinds. Reed & Keller, 122 W, 25th St.. New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction. Builders of all klnde of greenhouses and conservatories. Plans and sketches submitted on request. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Callahan Cut-to-Plt greenhouses. Made of se- lected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, best to withstand heat and moisture. Write for book- let. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co., 3921 Fourth St., Dayton, O. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof mate- rial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 998 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouses. Superior in construction, durable and inexpensive. Write for estimates. The Foley Greenhouse Mfg. Co., 3100 S. Spaulding Ave., Chicago, Greenhouse construction. Write us for an estimate and sketch on your proposed green- house. Ickes-Braum Mill Co., 2340 Wabansia Ave., Chicago. Pecky Cypress, drop siding, ship lap, flooring, white cedar posts,' etc., everything in lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., 1506 Kingsbury St,. Chicago. Greenhouse lumber, hotbed sash, pecky cy- press, square, red cedar posts. Lockland Lum- ber Co., Lockland, Ohio. Greenhouse glass, plants and putty. It wlU pay you to get our estimates. The Dwelle- Kaiser Co., 251 Elm St., Buffalo, N. Y. Sash operators and greenhouse fittings. Write for catalogue. Advance Co., Richmond. Ind. INSECTICIDES. PBBCO - BRAND INSECTICIDES. A OT'ANDARDIZBD, COMPLETE AND XNHX- PENSIVB LINE. ASK FOR PRICES. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., INC. 151 A. Washington St., Flushing, N. Y. Aphine, $1 per qt,: $2.50 per gal. Fungine, $1 per qt. ; $3.50 per gal, Vermine, $1 per qt.; $3 per gal. Aphine Manufacturing Co,, Mad- ison. N. J, LiABEIiS. WOOD LABELS for nurserymen and florists. The Benjamin Chase Co., Derry Village. N, H. POTS AND PANS We have a half-million pots in the following sizes that we will dispose of at less than regular prices: 2-in., $5.53; 3-in., $8.45. Less 25 per cent. No charge for packing. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 745 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Nebraska red pots. Made of high grade ma- terial by skilled workmen In a modern plant. Write for prices. Kahler Pottery Co., Omaha, Neb. If You Dd Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 1919. The American Florist. 741 POTS AND PANS Red pots, hangiDg baskets, lawn vases. Jardi- nieres and specialties. Write for catalogije and prices. Florist Specialty Co., Idaville. Ind. Florists' red pots, all sizes; moss aztec ware, fern pans, vases, etc. The Peters & Reed Pot- tery Co. South Zanesville, 0. Red Pots. Before buying, write for prices. George Keller Pottery Co.. 2614-2622 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. We are prepared to ship all styles and sizes on order. Write for prices. A. H. Hews & Co., Inc., Cambridge, Mass. STAKES. Headquarters for wire and cane stakes. Write for pricres. THE? W. W. BARNARD CO.. 231- 235 W. Madison St., Chicago. WEED EXTERjaNATORS. PBKCO - BRAND POWDERED WEED ErX- TBRMINATOR. INEXPENSIVE. EFFICIENT. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO.. INC; 151 A WASHINGTON ST., FLUSHING. N. Y. VVHOLESAIiE CUT FLOWERS. Allen, J. K., New York. Amling Co.. E. C. Chicago. Angermueller Co.. Geo. H., St. Louis. Mo. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago. Berger Bros., Philadelphia, Pa. Berning, H. G., St. Louis. Mo. Brenner, Edward, New York. Budlong Co., J. A., Chicago. Chicago Flower Growers' Assn., Chicago. Co^n, J, J„ Inc., New York. Erne & Company. Chicago. Fenrich, Joseph H., New York. Foerster Co.. Joseph. Chicago. Fwd. M. C, New York. Ford, William P., New York. Froment, H. E., New York. Futterman Bros., New York. Goldstein, I., New York. — ,_^-.i.— .. Hart. George B.. Rochester. N. Y. Hensbaw Floral Co., Inc., New York. Hentz & Nash. Inc., New York. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Jones, Percy. Inc., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F., Buffalo, N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co.. Chicago. Kervan Co.. The. New York. Kessler, Wm. A., New York. Kruchten, John, Chicago. Kuhl, Geo. A., Pekin. 111. Mackie, William, New York. M(<;allum_ Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Meconi. Paul. New York. Millang, Joseph A., New York. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, New York. Miller & Musser. Chicago. Neidinger Co., Jos. G., Philadelphia. Pa. Niessen Co., The Leo., Philadelphia. Pa. Philadulphia Wholesale Florists* Exchange. Pierson, A. N.. Inc., Cromwell, Conn. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. Poehlmnnn Bros. Co., Chicago. Pollwoj-th Co.. C. C. Milwaukee. Wis. Polykranas, Geo. J., New York. Pyfer & Co., A. T., Chicago. Randall Co., A. L.. Chicago Reid. Edward, Philadelphia, Pa. Reinbet" George, Chicago. ' Had you any trouble with the MARCH WIND coming through crack and crevice id the greeoboases l^^^ Gold Never Loses Its Value — USE TWEMLOW'S will stop the trcnble. Put up in 16-pound cans, 60 and 80-pound buckets, or barrels. A SUPERB PAINT, with 35 years' recoru to t.ack it up, for wear and tear aud looks on either wood or iron greenhouses. It Stays where you put It. in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 gallons. HAMMOND'S GREENHOUSE WHITE, PEERLESS BLACK GLAZING CEMENT IN GALLONS AND UPWARDS Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Beacon, N.Y. ■-'-■'-■-*- ::iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiti)iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiirii[ii]ti iriiiitiiitiiriiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'iiriiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniimiiiiimirj I In the Erection of I I FOLEY GREENHOUSES I i Only the Best of Material Is Used. 1 i In designing your house, we always consider the use for which the house | I is intended — thereby assuring you of proper design and bench arrange- | I ment — not forgetting the importance of an efficient heating'.system. | THE FOLEY GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. j i Designer Builders Heating lUigineers | Main Office and Factory 3100 !>. Spaolding Ave. Chicago, III. Downlown Office Slate-Uke BIdg. 'iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiMiiniiiMiiiiiiiMMiiitiMiiitnMiiriiiiniitiiiiiiiiniiiMiiiiniiniiniiniiiiMiiiinniinniuHMnniMnrniiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiink' FflR RF^niT^ "SE MASTER BRAND rV/IV IVLiiJULiiO Prepared Concentrated Manures They are Nature's Master Soil Builders They will give lasting results and are perfectly adaptable for both outside and inside growing conditions. Guaranteed Analysis Ammonia Phos. Acid Potash 23^% 134% 13^% 53^% 2% 1% MASTER BRAND PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE VINE and PLANT MANURE Quotations on any quantity and all information furnished upon application. The Proto-Feed and Guano Company, Kf/Srand Kfe" 4121 S. LaSalle Street, CHICAGO, ILL. VVHOIjESAIjE cut FliOWERS. Eeinhergr. Peter, Chicago. Eice Bros., Minneapolis. Minn. Ricdel & Meyer, Inc., New York. Rusch & Co.. Gust., Milwaukee, Wis. Sheridan, W. P., New York. Siebrecht, Geo. C„ New York. The Long Island Floral Co., Brooklyn, N. Tonner, O. A. & L. A., Chicago. Totty Co., Chas. H,, Madison, N. J. WHOLESALiE CUT FLOWERS. Traendly & Schenck, New York. Traveling Wholesale Florist, Inc.. New York. United Cut Flower Co., New York. Vaugban, A. L., & Co.. Chicago. Weiland & Risch Co., Chicago. Wietor Bros., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co,, Chicago. Young & Co., A. L., New York. Young & Co., John. New York. Zech & Mann, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need In Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It. 742 The American Florist. Oct. 25, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * T T T itiiTnTnT«»TiiTi P V • ™ " • • • ■ * * * * * * * * * * * YOU WILL BE SURPRISED At the quality there is in WIZARD BRAND Shredded Cattle Manure this year. New equipment provides a better selection of crude manures than ever before and it shows up in every bag of Shredded Cattle Manure. ^^^ TRADE DllrlllO MARK PuLVERiZEb Sheep- Pulverized CmrLt SHREbbEb Cattle n/INURE Is dried and sterilized in high temperature direct heat dryers. It saves you time and labor in handling and application. Does not bring you foreign weeds and grasses that come with crude or air dried manures. WIZARD BRAND may not always be lowest in price but it is highest in quality and the recollec- tion of quality remains long after price is forgotten. WIZARD BRAND Trade Mark is tagged or printed on every bag for your protection. Your dealer can supply WIZARD BRAND if you insist or we will quote on any quantity from a bag to a carload promptly. THE PULVERIZED MANURE CO., ^^o,s2vnionj^oc^Y^ Chicago, 111. * * * * * * * * * * ^^•^•^^^•4i^4.^4ii{i^^^^.{i^^4i4i^i}i4i4i^^4i4i4i^^4i4i4ii{i4i4t4t4.4i4i4.4i4.4.^^^^^4>i{>^4i4>^<{i{,^^^^^^^^^^^^^^,j,^^^^,{,^^^ ' A FITTING FOR EVERY REQUIREMENT L Split Tees, Shelf Brackets, fl& Expansion Joints, Bench Y^ Braoliets, Split Crosses, f Galvanized Pine Straps, ' Pipe Carriers, Purlin Fit- tings, Spit Y Fittings. For Venti latin Equipment there is no equal for the well known ADVANCE Machine Prices exceptionally in- teresting. Write today for catalog. Advance Co. Richmond, Ind. Mention the American Florist when writino 1,000 Letterheadsl 1,000 Envelopes j Good Stock — Send Cash with order. No samples sertt unless postage is enclosed. GORHAM PRINTERY, INC. 612 South Dearborn Street, CHICAGO, ILL. We Print Everything CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO MANUFACTURERS PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wired Toothpicks 10,000. $2.25; 60,000, $9,75. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE, Berlin, N. Y. Sample Free. For Sale by Dealers. THE RENOWNED FOOD FOR PLANTS. MANUFACTURED BY CLAY & SON, STRATFORD, LONDON, ENGLAND GREENHOUSE LUMBER 1866-1919 "ALL-HEART" CYPRESS WORKED TO SHAPES, HOTBED SASH. PEOKY CYPRESS. SQUARE RED CEDAR POSTS. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., Lockland, 0. The FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INSURES GLASS AGAINST DAMAGE BY HAIL. It is chartered by the State of New Jersey, and reports its finances to th Commissioner of Banking and Insurance of that State, and for 32 years has bee considered a subsidiary of the S. A. F. and O. H. It is safety in insurance. ^^tS JOHN G. ESLER, secretary, SADDLE RIVER, N. J., for particulars. REFRIGERATORS WRITE FOR CATAIiOG Buchbinder Bros. 11 S. LaSalle St., Boom 731, CHICAGO, ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., JiEW YORK Florists' Supplies We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Basltets, Wire Work and Novelties, and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and Florists' Requisites. 1919. The American Florist. 743 How to Keep the Greenhouse Heating System PERFECT This Winter WHEN you start the heating system this winter you may find water dripping from small leaks or crarks in the boiler. Putting off the repair may mean serious trouble later with heavy bills to face. The proper thing to do is to pour "X" Liquid into the boiler now. This will repair the leaks and prevent new ones. "X" is a marvelous liquid. When poured in the boiler it instantly combines with the water. In sizzling out through the leak or crack the "X" is changed by the oxygen in the air from a liquid into a solid, thus repair- ing the break. The heat in the boiler then hardens this repair, making it as tough as metal, so that it will stand over 2,000 pounds pressure! The surplus "X" being left in the system auto- matically stops all new leaks which may develop due to expansion or from other causes. In this way "X" makes the boiler (and in a hot water system, the entire system) LEAK-PROOF Keep "X" always in the water and you will never have trouble from leaks, cracks, rust or scale. "X" Eliminates Rust and Scale. Saves Coal. "X" positively prevents all metal from pitting and rust. It elimiaates scale in the boiler by chemically pre- venting the lime and other scale-forming matter in the water from crusting on the boiler walls. In this way "X" Liquid makes the boiler RUSTPROOF and SCALE-PROOF Greenhouse owners who use "X" Liquid report a gratifying saving in coal and greatly increased heating efEcieacy. "X" Liquid is the surest and most economical method of repairing boilers. It is used by the United States Gov- ernment, by thousands of apartment house owners, and is recommended by over 28,000 plumbers who use it regularly. If you want to do the job yourself, get a can of "X" Liquid. Otherwise ask your plumber to do the job. His charges will be verv reasonable. The main thing is that "X" Liquid may save you thousands of dollars in an emergency. It Is wise to keep "X" Liquid always on hand. Unconditionally Guaranteed ! 'X" will make good on any leaky or cracked boiler job -or we will return your money. You take no chances. "X" contains no cement, powder or other injurious substances. Beware of im- itations which cannot do what the genuine "X" Liquid does. 1 Quart, $6 in the U. S. A. 2 Quarts,$10intheU.S.A. Get "X" Liquid from your steam-fitter— or we will ship direct, postage pre- paid, on receipt of price. "X" Laboratories 39 West 45th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ^irriiiniitiiiiiii..iiiiMitrirtririiiitiiitiiiiriHtiriniiiiitiiiiiii[iiiiiriiiiuiiii[tiiiiiniif'£ Bailey's I New Standard | Cyclopedia I of Horticulture | I Six Splendid Volumes | I Price, $6.00 PerVolnme | I Carriage paid to any part of the | I United States | I American Florist Co. | I 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO i ~.iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriini niiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiriiiiriiiriitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiii.-. ARE YOU USING A BOILER That Let's the Florist Sleep Oet Posted I Ask for onr catalogae. GIBLIN fi CO., UTICA, N. Y. Are Your Greenhouses READY? Authorities all over the country are sounding the warn" ing of an even heater scarcity of food-stuffs this coming season. Can you supply the public demand ? And too, prices on greenhouse material are lower now than they will be n^st spring, for supplies are becoming more limited euch day. C4LL4.HAN CUT-TO-FIT GREENHOUSES The most economical way of buildins a real quality greenhouse, a house practically designed for the com- mercial grower. Made of Selected Louisiana Red Gulf Cypress, cut to exact measure, with plans so simple any carpenter can set them up perfectly. Individual members d-signed to he practical for making repairs. Quotations on your needs given promptly. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash for your hot beds. The Sash that means added safety for your plants. Catalog on request. Callahan Duo-Glazed Sash Co. 3926 Fourth St.. DAYTON, OHIO PERMANITE in stock for immediate shipment. ^riiiriiiitiiitiitiiittiitiiiltiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiiitiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiitiitiiitii;iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!->iiMliiiiiiiiiiiii(iiiiiittiitiiilliiliiiMii'itliiiiiiilliiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiilllilliiillllllli^ iPeerless Boiler Tube Cleaner! REMOVES ALL SOOT AND ASH | SAVES COAL I I Let Me Send You a PEERLESS for a FREE TRIAL (No obligation,) [ I After thirty days' trial, if you can get along without it, send it back. No charge. | I What is the inside diameter of your boiler tubes? I I F. H. COLEGROVE, 440 Plymouth Ave. , Buff alo, N.Y. | .oitniiMiriiitMirMniintiiirininuMiniiinMNiiniiitiiitintiiiuuriiiiiiiMiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiriiiriMiniinitMiiiiiriiiiMiiuiiiNiuiiiNiiriniMiiNiiNiiNiitiiiiiiiiriii Mention the American Florist when writina 744 The American Florist. Oct. 25, Index to Advertisers. Advance Co 742 AllenJK 72? Alpha Floral Co 727 American Bulb Co.I 7(9 AmlingECCo 719 Anderson S A 727 Angermueller G H Co 720 Aphine Mfe Co Ill Astoria Florist 726 Atascadero Seed 70.731 Avenue Floral Co... 728 Baer Julius 727 Barnard WW Co ...7.^2 Barnes W J 727 Bassett&Washburn .712 Baumer Aug 729 Baur Window Glass Co TV BayersdorferH&Co.721 Begerow's. 726 Berger Bros 720 Berning H G 720 Blackistone Inc 729 Bodger] & Sons Co. 73.? Bohlender P & Sons.737 Bolgiano J & Son... 731 Bramley&Son 729 Braslan Seed Grow- ers Co 736 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 726 Brenner Edward ... 7(2 Broadway Florist. ..727 Brown A J Seed Co.. 730 Brown Bag Filling Machine Co 732 Bryan AlonzoJ 737 Buchbinder Bros.. ..742 Buckbee H W 728 BudlongCo J A 717 Bunyard 724 Burpee W A Co 732 Byer Bros 7.?7 California Florists... 727 Callahan Duo Glazed Co 743 f^azan A B 724 Central Floral Co. ..729 Central Refrigerator & EquiDnipntCo..714 Chicago Feed & Fertilizer Co 744 Chicago Flower Growers Assn 715 Clark EB Seed Co.. 733 Clarke's Sons D ....725 Clay & Son 742 Coan J J 723 Colegrove E H 743 Conard & Jones Co.. 736 Cooke Geo H 729 Cowee W J 742 Coy HC Seed Co.... 733 Craig Robt Co 734 Danker FredA 728 DardsChas 725 Dietsch A & Co IV Dominion Floral Go. 726 Dorner F & Sons Co . 737 Dreer H A IH 744 Duluth Floral Co... 728 Dunlop John H 726 Dwelle-Kaiser Co. ..HI Eble Charles 725 EdwardsFold'gBox.742 Elm rityNur8Co...736 Erne & Co 718 Evans A W B 726 Excell Laboratories. Ii EvresHG 727 Fallon Florist 724 Fenrich JosS 722 Fleischman 727 Florist Specialty Co. Ill Florists' Hail Assn. .742 Foerster Co Joseph .714 Foley Greenhouse MfgCo 741 Ford M C 723 Ford William P 723 FoxJM & Son Inc.. 727 Frauenfelder C 724 Freeman MrsJ B ...727 FreyC H 724 Frey & Frey 728 Friedman 729 Froment HE 723 Futterman B'os 722 Galvin Thos F 724 Gasser J M Co 726 General Bulb Co. ...732 Giblin&Co 743 GnattOveCoThe...710 GodineauR& M....732 Goldstein 1 723 GorhamPrinteryInc.742 GrakelowChas H...726 GrandRapids FloCo.7.;9 Grimm & Gorly 729 Gude Bros 725 Guidolnc 725 Habermieh I'iSons JJ . 728 Hammond's Paint & Slug Sh-^t Works. .741 Hardesiy & Co. 727 Harrison'&Nurseries 736 Hart George B 723 Hart Henry 726 Haven Seed Co The. 732 Heinl John G& Son. 725 Henderson A &Co... I Henderson Lewis.. ..726 Henry Co The John. 719 Henshaw Floral Lo.723 Hentz&Nash 722 Herr Albert M 737 Hess & Swoboda 726 Hession 727 Hews & Co AH. ..Ill Hill D Nursery Co .736 Hogewoning & Sons 732 Hollywood Gardens 726 Holm & Olson 726 Holton&HunkelCo 721 Hort Advertiser 744 HortTrade Journal.. Ill Hurff Edgar F 733 Hurst /t Son 7.'2 Ickes-BraunMillCo IV Idlewild Greenhs....729 Jackson &Perkin8 Co736 Jahn Hugo 726 Jones Percy 718 Joy Floral Co 725 Kahler Pottery Co ..HI Kasting W f Co.... I Keller Pott'y'^oGeo.ni Keller Sons J B 727 Kelwsy & Son' 732 Kenilworth Nurs Co. 736 Kennicott Bros Co.. 712 Kervan Co The 723 Kessler Wm 723 KottmillerA 724 Kroeschell Bros Co. Hi Kruchtenjohn 719 Kuehn CA 721 Kuhl Geo A 737 Lager & Hurrel 734 LandrethSeed Co... 733 Lang Flo &NuisCo. 728 Lange A 725 Lecakes C&Co 722 Leikens 728 Levine & Co 707 Littlefieid Florist.. ..724 Lockland Lum Co.. 742 Long Island Flo Co. 726 Longren A F ....737 Louise FlowerShop.727 McCallum Co 721 McGillRC& Co.. ..732 McHutchison& Co.. 711 Mackie William 723 Malandre Bros 729 Mangel 729 Matthews theFlo'st .724 Matthewson J E 725 May & rists -wlsbins to do business witli Europe should send for the Horticultural Advertiser This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the horticultural trade; it is also taken by over 1,000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscriptions, to cover postage, $1.00. As the H. A is a purely TRADE! me- dium, applicants should, with the sub- scription, send a copy of their catalog or other evidence that they belong- to the nursery or seed trade. Money or- ders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF «H. A.,» L,OVVDHA3I, NOTTS. ENGLAND, Mention the America/Yi Florist when writino THE BOOK OF GLADIOLUS THE first authorita- tive book on this bulb ever printed in America, or possibly the world, issued April 1,1911. This 120-page book, written by Mat- thew Crawford and Dr. Van Fleet, con- , tains many chapters S covering all sides of I growing, propagating I storing, etc. , and also some pagesofvaluable cultural notes gath- ered from reliable sources, A necessity for both amateur and grower. The book is bound in cloth and fully illustrated. PRICE, POSTPAID, $1.25 AMERICAN FLORIST CO, 440 S. Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Tr^ America is "the Praw of the JIesseIi thBre may be more comfort Mmidships, but we are the Grst in taucb Unknown Seas." Vol. LIII. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 1, 1919. No. 1639 TheMerican Florist Established 1885 Copyright 1919 by American Florist Company. Entered as Second Class Jlatter Nov. 11. 1891 at the Post Office at Chicago. Illinois, under act ol March 3, 1679. Published Evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 440 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone: Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico. $1.50 a year; Canada. $3.00: Europe and Countries in Postal Union. »a.60. Volumes Half Yearly From August 3. 1901. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 440 S. Dearborn St. .Chicago SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. F. Ammann. Edwardsville, 111., President; E. A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich., Vice- President; .lOBN Young. 1170 Broadway, New York. Secretary; J. J. Hess. Omaha, Neb., Treas. ■ officerb-Elect — A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y., President; F. C. W. Brown, Cleveland, O.. Vice- President; JoBN Young, New York, Secretary; J. .1. Hess. Omaha. Neb., Treasurer. The thirty-sixth annual convention will be held at Cleveland, O., August, 1920. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Next annual convention and exhibition. New York, November 5-7, 1919. Officers; Wm. W. Vert, Madison. N. J.. President; C. W. John- son, 2248 W. 109th Street. Chicago, Secretary. AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition, Chicago, January 21-22, 1920. Officers: Theo. Dorner. Lafayette. Ind., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park, Chicago, Vice-President; A. F. J. BiUR, Thirty-eighth St. and Rockwood Ave., Indianapolis, Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Officers — Robert Ptle. West Grove, Pa., President; F. L. Atkins. Rutherford, N.J., Vice- President; E. A. White. Cornell University, Ithaca, N,Y., Secretary; HarryO. Mat, Summit, N. J., Treasurer. AMERICAN SWEET PEA SOCIETY. Next annual exhibition. June 1920. OppiCEBS — G. W. Kerr Doylestown, Pa., President; Wm. Gray, Bellevue Rd., Newport, R.I., Secretary. FLORISTS' TELEGRAPH DELIVERY. Next annual meeting, Indianapolis. Ind.. Octo- ber, 1920. Officers — Philip Breitweyer. Detroit, Mich., President; IliwlN Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind., Vice-President; Albert Pochelon, Detroit, Mich., Secretary; Wm. L. Rock, Kansas (3itv, Mo., Treasurer. ■ijaiiiiiiiiiimiliinumHiiniiniininnajiiBtinuaiiiBMminiiwianniininiiwniiniiwiiaiiiiiiBiwiiniiiniininiiiBiiwiniiBimiiMiiiiiviiniiKg SUaCESTIONS FOR PLANT GROWERS, i !iiiiiiPBiiniiiiiiEiiiiHiviunwi)BiiBiini>iin>i>Bi>>i'*"i>i™''* Rambler Roses. The wood of the several rambler rose.s that are to be forced should be well ripened up. Those that have been grown in the open ground should be lifted and potted. The pot-grown stock should be subjected to some freezing weather, but they should not be left out until the weather becomes severe enough to freeze the ground so that the pots become broken. A covering of leaves may be placed over the pots if tlie wood has not been thoroughly ripened, but they are better stored in deep pits or sheds, where the tempera- ture may be kept just above the freez- ing point. The small twiggy wood should be cut out, leaving the strong canes, and these should be tied to a stake and kept erect. This will greatly reduce the labor when moving them and allow for closer packing when they are packed away and besides prevent the branches from lying on the ground and becoming soft or perhaps causing rot, if too damp. The stock that is lifted and potted should be given a rich rose soil and potted firmly, ramming tile soil down hard with a wooden stick. All roses require a firm soil to get the best results. The baby ramblers can be carried into the houses and brought into bloom for Christmas. A tempera- ture of CO degrees to 0.5 degrees should produce plants with bloom if started at once. Gladiolus Colvillei. The winter blooming gladioli make a valuable addition to the late winter and spring flowers and are very useful as a cut flower or in all kinds of flor;il work. The blooms are much smaller than the Gladiolus Gandevensis and kindred kinds and can be artistically employed. The varieties grown are Tlie Bride, white: Blushing Bride, white, tinged with pinic, and Peach Blossom, liglit pink. The culture of these is very easy and by a succession of plantings the flowers may be had all through early spring up to June. The bulbs can be procured all at once and kept dry and cool, but do not leave them standing around In, the room over the boiler or they will rapidly lose their vitality. They can be planted in deep flats and placed in an out-of- the-way location until they begin to grow, when they should be given a light location in a house with a temperature similar to that in which carnations are grown. The flowers will be larger and have more substance if grown cool, but it will take considerably longer to get them into bloom. Some growers plant these bulbs between the rows of the carnations or the violets, but our experience lias been that it is far bet- ter to grow them in boxes by them- selves, for the carnations will need all the nourishment in the soil if growing well, and if not, tliey as well as the violets when through blooming had bet- ter be cleaned out and some other crop planted and not have a crop mixed in, which would delay the planting or oc- cupying of the space. These gladioli will be found very useful and well ap- preciated by the best trade. Ferns. A good stock of small ferns is a ne- cessity at this season of the year to the florist having a retail trade, for the fern dishes will now be coming in to be refilled and this has become quite a feature of the business. While this branch of the trade is in many cases very unsatisfactory, yet it is greatly the fault of the dealer that it is so. and with a little care and method, can be made very remunerative and satisfac- tory to himself and his customers. In the first place a book should be kept giving the date when sucli customer's dish was filled, and above all tilings do not endeavor to buoy the customer up with any false hopes as to how long the dish will keep in good condition. In many cases the dish is placed on the center of the table 15 to 20 feet away from any liglit, the care left to domes- tics, and it may never be watered from the time it reaches tlie house until It i^ 746 The American Florist. Nov. 1, returned to be filled, and ofttimes the customers will say it was only a week or two since it was filled, when by ref- erence to the book it will be found to have been two months. When the dish is returned make a note as to what varieties seem to have succeeded the best and use these in refilling. It is wonderful to note the effect on the dif- ferent varieties in different houses. "What will live and thrive in one house will often be the first to die in an- other. Have a few dishes put up ready for sale. It is often possible to make a sale when the customer sees them all ready, though he might not wait to have one made up or would never think of it unless his attention was drawn to it. Besides the ferns, have a good stock of Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri in small pots; these will often grow where ferns will not live at all. And also a fine lot of small palms, co- cos and kentias, and small dractenas for the centers of the fern dishes. Violets. The temperature of both night and day have now become settled enough to keep the violet houses in the best growing condition, and the plants should have made a strong, healthy growth, and be producing blooms of good quality. The first sign of dis- ease will sometimes make its appear- ance as early as the first of November, yet it ordinarily does not show up until later in the year during the dark, dull weather. All leaves which show dis- ease should be picked off at once, and if there should be any great amount making its appearance, run the plant a little dry, and under no circumstances allow moisture to remain on the foliage over night. Water only on bright days and then early in the morning. Give all the air possible during the day, and if the disease continues raise the tem- perature a little at night and do not open the houses quite as much or as early in the morning. A little warmer temperature will induce a new root ac- tion, and if this takes place tlie plant will begin to make a new growth and the disease will disappear. The disease only makes any great headway while the plants are not growing, for when "the elegant spring," as one grower always used to express it, comes, the plants take on new vigor and the dis- ease is no more. As soon as the plants begin to grow, the temperature can be dropped to normal for the culture of these plants, which should be about 40° at night. Be careful in removing the leaves not to disturb the plants any more than necessary. Do not pull them off carelessly, but pinch them off with the thumb and forefinger. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Klft, Flilla.. Pa. Newell's $10,000 Shop, Kansas City, Mo. The accompanying illustration is of a section of the beautiful new flower shop of A. Newell, the well-known flo- rist of 1122 Grand avenue, Kansas City, Mo., no expense having been spared to make it one of the most complete and attractive establishments in the coun- try, its cost being in the neighborhood of $10,000. As to how well Mr. Newell has succeeded in his aim, is best evi- denced by the many compliments he has received from travelers who have visited all sections of the country. An interesting fact in connection with this establishment is that its owner entered the retail florist business 30 years ago, his first store, complete as to stock and fixtures, representing an investment of $48. Mr. Newell should be justly proud of his achievement. Next Week in the Flower Shop. Now that the dahlias and other out- side stock are out of the way, there should be a most careful supervision of the greenhouse supply, as prices stiffen very perceptibly when this com- petition is out of the way. Chrysan- themums are now at their height, and will rule the market until the final rush of Thanksgiving week. They are popular with nearly all flower lovers and appropriate with artistic arrang- ing for all kinds of floral designing or decorative work. They can be fea- tured in so many different ways, and are so attractive in themselves, that they should form a large part of the cut flower stock in every store. They are very largely used in decorations and in baskets and bouquets for the coming out teas. There are frequently a great number of orders for a popular young debutante, often as high as 25, or more, and some of the large firms have had as many as 100. Each of these should be made as distinctive as possible; 10 to la, or even more, may be made of yellow chrysanthe- mums, yet each can have a dis- tinguishing mark, if only at the rib- bon, such as a large bunch of single or double violets, of white or pink bouvardia, or a cluster of smaller chry- santhemums of the same or different shades of color. Sprays of highly colored croton leaves are rich looking. Fancy nephrolepis also gives a good finish. A knot of pansies is attractive or bunch of Sweetheart roses. Snap- dragon and calendulas are effective. As long as the highly colored autumn leaves are procurable, they can be used to the greatest advantage. Green and golden privet sprays are also valu- able. Vase baskets and hampers are large- ly used, being filled with combinations of all kinds of cut flowers, foliage and flowering plants. While there is no rule or standard of arrangement, color effects should be harmonious. Bas- kets that are a bit passe, can be cov- ered with a fancy mat, which is orna- mented with a band and bow of ribbon or chiffon. The tone of mats and rib- bons should be such as to blend or contrast agreeably with the colors of the flowers. Some very pretty bas- kets are seen, made of mats hand painted > tied over skeleton baskets, fitted with fibre, or waxed card board vases. When filled, these are choice enough to command very good prices. Be careful to write on each card en- velope, the name of the flowers used in the bouquet or basket, it is a great help to the hostess in the acknowledgment. At all between-times, or slack hour or two, the making up of the various styles of Christmas wreaths should go on. In many stores, this work is well out of the way, the stock limit having been reached, but where this preparedness has not yet been com- pleted, it is better to do it now, than i in the midnight hours of the busy holi- day season. It will pay to look after the violet bunches. Most of these are sold in corsages to wear. The growers can be educated to put them up so they re- quire no further handling. Small green galax leaves make a good back- ing, worked in just below the violet border leaves, keeping them in place and making the bunches look much larger. Prepared ribbon ties or a stock of plain ribbons, cut the right length, are economical. To cut ribbon by guess work, and attach as the flowers are sold, is often wasteful. Very ef- fective moisture shields can be made of folded wax paper, which are held in place by the foil and ribbon and con- cealed by the flowers. Keep the show windows up to their greatest efliciency; they make a silent appeal to almost every passerby. There should invariably be some special fea- ture. It need not always be elaborate, but should be an interesting some- thing, a little out of the ordinary, or with a finish that makes it stand out, sure to catch the eye. An explana- tory card is certain to be read and re- membered. FLORAL DECORATIONS AT BANQUET OF THE GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB OF BALTIMORE. i9iy The American Florist. ui PARTIAL VIEW OF ARTHUR NEWELL'S NEW $10,(100 STORE, KANSAS CITY, MO. Feature a window of chrysanthe- mums, vases containing several of each variety in stock, all correctly labeled. They are sure to attract at- tention. Small vase baskets, filled ■with pompons, and a medium sized flower or two, in contrasting colors, ■will make an attractive showing. A price card will keep them on the move. Well flowered pot plants of chry- santhemums are good stock at this time. Grouped in front of the store, they give a fine decorative effect, and will be found very salable. On a busy day, they are frequently cut off and sold for as much as on the pots. Peppers and Jerusalem cherries are, jiow in good color, and make accept- able pot plants. The first of the cyclamens are in, and a few of the begonias. All these should be fea- tured with some kind of covering for the pots. Nothing is better or cheaper than white paper, with a tie of tape the color of the flower. It makes the iplants look larger, and by contrast ■with the white paper, brightens the ■flowers. Have you joined the ranks of the big men, who are endeavoring to elevate the business by means of publicity? They are putting in thousands of dol- lars annually to make flowers more popular, and create a greater demand that will benefit every branch of the business. Send your .$5 or .$10 and become a factor in this great uplifting movement. Send it to Secretary John Toung, 1170 Broadway, New York. Do it today, and get your name on the honor roll. Figuring the Profits. How to deal fairly with his cus- tomers and at the same time, get all the profit possible out of !iis busi- ■ness, is the problem of the average retail florist. The one man shop, in which all the transactions are han- dled by the proprietor, or one or more of his family, has very little overhead expense. In most of such shops, the business is carried on at the house where the proprietor lives, in which case, he is on the job all the time, and has nobody to b'ame but him- se'f if anything goes wrong. Such a personally conducted business slioull show the greatest percentage of profit on the gross amount done, as there is so little expense. Where there is a larger business, with store rents, a number of employes, deUvery and other expensive depart- ments, very careful figuring and close watch on the overhead is necessary in order to close up each week or month showing a profit. There should be a weekly tabulated balance sheet witli a column for miscellaneous and each major item of expense, which on the footings, shows how the total that often seems so large, is made up. Another sheet divides the income into plant and cutflower sales, decorations and funeral work, giving the volume of business in each department. It will be a surprise to many re- tailers to find tliat their overhead foots up to .50 per cent of their gross sales, costing them 50 cents out of every dol- lar to carry on their business. Those who fix their prices at a 2 to 1 basis, charging .$1.00 for what costs 50c will, at the end of the year, find notliing over. as the 50 cents overhead charges eat up all of the 50 cents gross profits on the dollar sale. Their salary is then their only remuneration. The only safe plan in handling stock as perishable as plants and flowers, is to fix a rate of from 'iVi to .3 for one; that is, selling cut flower or plant stock that costs .$1.00. for .$2.50 or .$3.00. The salesman should never in stating the price, convey, either in manner, or voice inflection, the idea that the i^rice is other than regular. Some salesmen volunteer the inform- ation that flowers are very expensive now, which purchasers would not have thought of or did not have in mind. iVTany salespeople and, in fact, pro- prietors as well, have the idea that people will not pay advanced prices, judging solely by themselves, and not the circumstances of their customers. This is one of the fundamental mis- takes of the retail business. Plants and flowers, and, in fact, every article handled in the flower shop, must be sold at a profit, not based on the first cost or actijal worth of the article itself, but with the over- head percentage added, which will be very close to 50 cents on every $1.00 worth sold. , It is tlien safe to price the article costing $1.00. which the over- head marks up to $1.50, at $3.00, or what is called 3 to 1. The percentage of stock that goes to waste in the flower shop is much greater than many dealers will ac- knowledge or in fact realize. If all plants, cut flowers, greens and other perishable stock that goes down the chute into the waste barrel was charged up as when sold, it would make a big addition to the overhead. The greatest demand in the business is for funeral flowers, and here is where a cost system should be rigid- ly enforced. The correct plan is to se- lect flowers to cost one-third of the amount of the order. These are then worked up. If the result is not satis- factory, then the frame (if a design) is too large, or not enough money has been obtained to get the desired effect. In far too many stores, the pro- cedure is to select the frame, pillow, wreath or other design, and "stab" away at it until it looks good enough. No account is taken of frame, moss. 748 The American Florist. Nov. 1, wire, cut flowers or foliage, ribbon, lettering-, other materials or the time consumed. There is supposed to be a good profit, but just how much, or whether not enough, is not known, as no record has been made. The accompanying cost sheet, orig- inated and in use by the Miller Floral Company, Salt Lake City, Utah, is a model of efficiency. This can be made out and attached to the order by one who knows the stock on hand. The makerup selects the flowers designated, which are all used, leaving no waste. Under the head of miscellaneous, should be included such percentages of the overhead, as rent and adver- tising. With such a system, it will be seen there is a guaranteed net prof- it of nearly 100 per cent on every such piece of madeup work. It is all very well to say, "I wouldn't be bothered with this detail; it takes too much time on a busy day," but the busy day is when it is most necessary, for then, "haste makes waste." No matter how busy the grocer, the sugar or coffee is weighed, not guessed at. Try this "penciling for profits" as used by the Miller Floral Company. Also, find out your overhead, and do not fail to count in a salary for yourself and others of your family; allow as much as could be obtained elsewhere for such services, all of which is to go into the overhead. This, added to the cost of the stock, makes a proper basis on which to figure out the selling prices, which will show not just a mere living, but a profit such as is the ob- ject and should obtain results in every business proposition. _ .. Penn's Weddiog Winduw Clever Feature. The sight of seven attractive little girls, with the utmost dignity, taking part in a wedding ceremony, was the feature that attracted immense crowds to the windows of Penn, the Florist. Boston, Mass., during the week ended October 18. It was doubtless one of the most clever ideas in the form of window arrangements ever seen in this country. The window was beautifully arranged with lily of valley, Ophe- lia roses, chrysanthemums, orchids and various plants, palms, crotons, etc. There were also 24 fine pho- tographs of 1910 brides. The pan- tomine marriage was under the direc- tion of Mrs. Mabel Lyman, directress of the Stage Children of New England, and it was followed by a reception, as every marriage should be. held in the flower shop itself, at which the ("new- ly weds") and their attendants stood in line. Henry Penn. unknown to many of his friends and business associates, was at the time attending the convention of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery As- sociation at Buffalo, N. Y., and cele- brating, with Mrs. Penn, the twentieth anniversary of a most happy married life, the trip being in the nature of a second honeymoon. The ButtOQ-Hole Bouquet. Clark, The Florist, Scranton, Pa., sends us the following, which was spread over an entire page of the Daily Republican of that city, October 18 : "If you want to put a smile on your face, if you want to get jauntiness in your step, if you want to flout your fate with a devil-may-care, happy-go- lucky, never-a-Avorry-or-care attitude, put a flower in your buttonhole! "You may be down at the mouth and out at the heel, you may have all the trials and tribulations in the world weighing on your shoulders, your spir- its may stand at about forty degrees below zero, and you may be wishing you'd never been born, but try this scheme once — stick a flower in your buttonhole and watch yourself perk up and take notice and veer around quick to a livelier, happier frame of mind. "You'll find the posey not only has a rejuvenating, invigorating effect upon yourself but also upon your friends and acquaintances. Your old pal may have a grouch on and feel like speaking testily to you, but how can anyone speak testily to a man who feels so chipper, so gay and festive and happy as to wear a flov.'er in his buttonhole? How can dreary gloom settle over an office when from the buttonhole of one of the men a saucy, impudent, dainty little flower is singing: 'This is a merry, merry world and we all should be mighty happy to be in it?' "Put a flower in your buttonhole to- day — almost any old flower will do, even an artificial affair might do in a pinch and even help the cause along. But get a flower now and put it in your buttonhole and join the ranks of the forward-looking, happy-hearted individ- uals who are heartily glad to be alive." Thorley In Politics. Charles Thorley, the well known flo- rist of Fifth avenue and 46th street. New York, whose business ability is unquestioned, recently gave an inter- view to a representative of the Even- ing Telegram of that city which oc- cupied one column in its issue of Octo- ber 27. Mention was recently made in our New' York notes of Mr. Thorley's political activities. If he can turn Tara- many hall into a business organization, he will have done a great service for the city. We quote the following ex- tracts from his interview : Politics His Hobby. He is going: to retire to enter politics, not for himself, but in the interest of Robert !■. Moran, who is ninninf^: for re-election as P'-esirlent of the board of aldermen. He has no political aspirations for himself and is only in politics for the recreation he gets out of it. As he so aptly puts it: — "Some men lilie golf and get their pleasure on the links: I like politics, and get my pleasure helping my friends." « * * "The mistake of a street car driver — we had horses in those days dragging the cars — was the luckiest thing that ever happened in mv life. "A man followed me on the car and risked for a light from my cigar. I asked him what his business was and he said be was in real estate. I thought he was bluffing and told him so. The driver of the car became so interested in our conversation that he forgot to get out and turn the sv.'itch. and instead of turning down Seventh avenue, the v,ray wis sliould have gone, we started over Forty-second sti'eet. "I looked UP and saw a sign that said the property on which the Times building now stands was to rent and I told mv new found companion to lease it. The next day he came to my shop and told me he had made an en- gagement with the man who owned the pro.ier- tv. and T signed the lease shortly afterward at a low figure. "Purple Roses." "Mv real start in life was made when I hnupened to see another "For Kent" sign hanffing over an abandoned iiorist shop in Fourteenth street. T didn't know a purple rose from a red violet in tliose days, but I took a cliance an1 rented the store and put In a stock of flowers. "My first order w.ns from a wealthy man who wanted a $2.50 bunch of flowers sent to the reigning stage^ favorite. From then on I knew I was goin? to stick in the florists* game. .4g T opened the door the first day, a nerv.y young kid walked fn .lust behind me and said he was going to be my office boy. I hired him. He is still with me after 46 years of faithful service. "And now. after AQ vears of business. I am going to retire, but I'm not goln? to renllv retire. I'm .lust goTng to turn mv florist business over to my faithful employes and sit back and really enjoy seein,g them succeed. Florist Telegraph Delivery Association. LOST AND DAMAGED GOODS EESOLUTION. The following resolution, presented by J. C. Harper, of the A. W. Smith Stores Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., and unani- mously adopted at tlie annual conven- tion of the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association at Buffalo, N. Y., October 15, was inadvertantly omitted from our report of the meeting: "Whereas, the Florists' Telegraph Delivery Association has been es- tablished upon the broad foundation of fair dealing; and "Whereas, it is the conviction of this association that the same spirit of fair dealing should prevail also in such transactions in which the wholesaler- grower and supply house are a party; and "Whereas, in transactions where goods are entrusted to a transportation company, and where such goods are lost or damaged, it has been the custom for the shipper to disclaim responsibility after delivery to such transportation company,, resulting in the purchaser alone having to sustain all loss; therefore, be it "Resolved, that this association re- cord its conviction that the following agreement be insisted upon in all trans- actions involving delivery to transpor- tation companies : " 'Lost or Damaged Goods Agree- ment.' " 'Tlie purchaser and seller, in the transaction, agree that in case of loss or damage of the goods while in the hands of the carrier, a joint claim will be filed with said carrier, the bill to be paid upon adjustment by carrier. Should claim be disallowed, in whole or in part, then loss, inclusive of carrier's charges and costs of collection, to be borne equally by purchaser and seller.' And be it further "Resolved, that all members of this association be furnished with a copy of this resolution, and be requested to use every effort to enforce the pro- visions of said agreement." Aster Beetle. Ed. Amebican Florist : Please give us the most effective way to control the black aster beetle, which eats the buds and flowers. Illinois. H. D. K. _ The only really successful remedy against the black aster beetle we know of is careful sprayin.g with a poisonous mixture, such as arsenate of lead or Paris green. The objection to both of these is a slight discolorin.g of the flow- ers, but this seems unavoidable. These bugs are ravenous feeders, and very little poison will put them out of busi- ness. The proper way is to have a high presure sprayer, and apply the poison in a very fine mist, and with evenness all over the patch. Very of- ten, one application will be sufficient. These beetles generally come flying from other parts, and one visitation is often all we get. This year, we had such a case on hand, and as quickly as we noticed them at one corner in the field, we hand picked them early in the morning, and saw no more. In this section, the tarnished plant bug is the great a'sfer pest. This little mis- chief is as sly as a fox, and many a man has never even suspected him of doing any damage. He punctures the young growth just below the buds and causes wilting, with discoloration, crippled growth, and often, total de- struction. We spray every few days- during bud formation, using a nicotine spray, aiming to chase the pests out of the field. Marketmajst. 1919. The American Florist. 749 NEPHROLEPIS MACAWII AT MACAW BROS., NORWOOD, PA. House Containing 40,000 Young Plants, Together with Finished Specimens. Nephrolepls Macawll. There is no one plant in which the trade generally is more interested than the Boston fern and its numerous and steadily increasing list of sports or varieties. As far back as the time of the introduction of the Scottii Mr. Scott offered the stock to Henry A. Dreer, Inc. J. D. Eisele conferred with his heads of departments, and they all thought, that while the variety seemed meritorious, had a good dwarf habit, etc., there were now so many new forms coming into the market, they could not see their way clear to buy it. Mr. Scott then sent it out himself, and the first year the Dreer firm paid him more money for their purchases, than his original price for the entire stock. There have been many promising sports that have come since that time. Most have gone, a very few remain. Teddy, Jr., is one that ranks with Scottii, which two are now the lead- ing varieties in all commercial collec- tions. The old Boston is still largely grown, as are several of the feathered varieties, and others with crinkled fronds. The latest introduction is a sport from Scottii, in which the fronds are regularly crimped, or indented across their surface, in a manner similar to the varieties Harrisii and Theodore Roosevelt. This is a true sport, being Identical in every other respect, such as habit of growth, length of frond, and general symmetry of the finished specimens in all sizes. Each frond re- mains free and separate, admitting light and air to the center of the plant. This variety originated with Macaw Bros., Norwood, Pa., three years ago, and has been named Macawli. It is being sent out this season, and has attracted the attention of all commercial grow- ers as being a plant of undoubted merit. It received honorable mention at the trade exhibition of the Society of Amer- ican Florists at Detroit, Mich., where orders were received for over 15,0(X) plants. Macaw Bros, have become noted as fern specialists, being particularly suc- cessful with Scottii, their finished stock in all sizes being the choice of the mar- ket. Their range is a model of effi- ciency, comprising eight houses, each 30x150 feet. These extend at right angles, either side of a commodious brick shed, to which each house is con- nected with a glass corridor eight feet in length. The houses are eight feet apart, insuring an abundance of light with no dark corners. Tliey also have side ventilation. The shed, 25 feet in width, VI feet in height, with a cement floor and tables on the sides, is an ideal work shop, there being an abun- dance of room for packing and loading their large auto trucks, etc. The grounds consist of 13 acres, bordered on one side by the main line of the Balti- more & Ohio railroad, connected with which is a siding for coal. A house just finished, 36x150 feet, is divided in the center, and separately piped. This is intended for forcing roses. It is now entirely filled with ferns, one half of which will later, at a lower temperature, hold their stock of Easter roses sufficient to fill the whole house when they are so far ad- vanced as to be spread out. Such intensive use of space prevails by various methods in all the houses. One filled with asparagus in the ground, grown for sprays, is canopied well above, with large ferns, which finish on posts, there being six rows the length of the house. In all the other houses, which are filled with ferns on benches, pedestals are used, and much stock is grown in pots, hanging to the roof supports. After Chrysanthemums. Ed. American Florist : Will you kindly advise me as regards following early chrysanthemums with a bench of asters? I will have con- siderable empty space and would like to grow something out of the ordinary. What would you suggest? I have some fine plants of delphinium in the field. Could these be brought in and planted this fall to bloom this winter and what would be the proper treatment? Indiana. F. C. A. This inquiry is a problem that is con- fronting many of the growers who have their bench space occupied with chrysanthemums, and what is the most profitable crop to follow them up with depends greatly on the kind of es- tablishment under consideration. A grower whose place is devoted entirely to the production of cutflowers, has not such a wide range of material to choose from as the man who is so sit- uated that he can handle pot plants successfully. There is an increasing demand for pot plants in bloom, and the grower who is quick to grasp the opportunity, and uses judgment in the kind of plants he devotes his space to, growing them well, has no reason to have his bench space vacant very long, because a great many of the plants for winter and spring sales are in waiting 750 The American I'lorjst. Nov. 1, to fill the benches now occupied by the chrysanthemums. But the grower of cut flowers exclusively, who for one reason or anotlier cannot see his way clear to take up pot plant growing, has to be very careful in the kind of plants he follows up his chrysanthe- mums with. When considering this important question, it is well to take into account whether the stock to be produced will come into competition or be used for a similar purpose, as one of the standard varieties of cut flowers. Asters are mentioned as a crop out of the ordi- nary to follow up the chrysanthemums, but it must be borne in mind that un- der the best of conditions not much can be expected from them before early spring, because of slowness of growth during the dark days of win- ter, therefore, they will come in at a time when roses and carnations are of the best quality, as well as being at the height of their production, so that to be profitable the asters will have to be out of the ordinary, both as to qual- ity of flowers and colors, but this will of course depend on how thoroughly their culture is gone into. There is getting to be a brisk demand J:or cut flowers of annuals of good •• keeping qualities, especially late in the winter and early spring, the public seeming to favor them as forerunners of the out- door spring flowers. Delphiniums can be flowered under glass, but the large clumps from the field are not so good for this purpose as are young, well-established, trans- planted plants from spring sown seed, or those that have been potted, and are. now well established in 4-inch pots. The best varieties to grow are Bella Donna and chinense, both blue and white, but when considering the grow- ing of delphiniums, it should be borne in mind that the flowers are rather frail for shipping and not very good keepers after being cut. The most important factor in the in- door culture of all perennial plants is to first encourage them in every way by natural growing conditions to be- come thoroughly root established in the soil and not treat them to a high temperature before this has been ac- complished. They require the best fresh soil that can be obtained. That which is in the benches, having been used for the growing of the chry santh e- mum crop, will not do for them at all. Let the plants have a freezing out- side, and get thoroughly ripe before bringing inside. It is useless to try to hurry these plants, and will only result in failure. After being planted on the benches, water very sparingly and maiatain a low temperature of about 40 degrees until new growth starts, then it can gradually be raised and more water given, so that by the time the plants are in full growth, a night temperature of 50-52 degrees and a day temperature of 56 degrees is be- ing carried. They need the lightest house than can be given them and will not do well under shady or dark con- ditions. Particularly close attention must be given to the work of keep- ing the plants free from insects, and do not crowd the plants. Allow them plenty of room so that the light and air can circulate freely all around them. Among other perennials that can be grown successfully under glass, especi- ally when well established pot plants can be obtained, are Coreopsis lanceo- lota grandiflora, centaurea (hardy corn flowers), gaillardia, rudbeckia, Scabiosa caucasica, Saxifraga um- brosa, stokesia, Veronica rosea, erica, Anthemis tinctoria and the anchusias. Referring again to the annuals, many of which can be grown to follow the chrysanthemums with greater as- surance of success than the asters. First, there are the calendulas, which are now grown in large quantities, Calliopsis coronata maxima, candytuft. Centaurea cyanus, clarkia. lupinus, the bush escholtzia. snapdragons and the Gypsophila elegansa grandiflosa alba and rosea. The seed of these plants should be sown at once, then when the plants are large enough to safely han- dle, pot them lip into 2-inch pots, and as soon as they become thoroughly rooted, transfer them to their perma- nent quarters in the benches where they are to flower. There must not be any check in their growth at any time. This is one of the reasons for potting them from the seed boxes instead of transplanting them. The pot grown plants will also start off better and make a more sturdy growth than trans- planted plants from flats. The plants should be given sufficient room in the benches to grow without crowding, and their routine care ought to be as natural as possible without any forc- ing. The temperature of the carnation house (4S-50 degrees at night and 54- 56 degrees on cloudy days with a rise of 10 degrees during days of briglit sunshine), is best suited for them. As also advised for the perennial plants, strict attention must be given to keep- ing these plants free from insects. PliANTS TO FOLLOW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The grower who is situated so that he can handle pot plants conveniently, has a wide range of stock to select from to fill up his benches after the chrysanthemums are out of the way. Wlien spring bedding plants are grown, a great deal of the space must be used to accommodate them, but any spare space can be devoted to growing pot plants, which when grown well, are in great demand. The French hydrangeas are among the best of plants for this purpose. These are becoming more popular each year, and deservedly so, for when well grown, are beautiful sub- jects for sale as pot plants. Then we still have the old favorite. Hydrangea Otaksa, which when well done, with its large trusses of blooms, is in good demand. But to turn out high grade plants of these or any other variety of plants, they must have plenty of bench space. After the chrysanthemums are out of the way, the hydrangeas can be placed on the bench, held cool and on the dry side for a few weeks, until it becomes necessary to start them in- to more active growth. Young plants of these hydrangeas now in 3-inch pots, grown along slowly, make splen- did dwarf plants for medium price sales at Easter. They can now be pur- chased from the plantsmen who grow them as a specialty and delivered be- fore the very cold weather sets in. Growers who have tried them, are finding an increasing demand for high grade plants of geraniums, which sell for a dollar up, according to their size. Some of the bench space left vacant after the chrysanthemum can be used for growing these plants, which, when well done, will sell at a good profit. A great deal of bench space can be utilized for the growing of pot roses, especially the polyantha or baby ram- bler varieties. These can be grown in- to fine specimens, which sell readily. A great number of these plants are grown every year, and may not come under the term of "out of the ordinary," but they are worthy subjects for any grower's efforts, and bring good re- turns. The same can be said of all well grown pot plants, and many times small sizes of the most popular plants, including the different varieties of neph- rolepis, can be bought at this season of the year to follow the chrysanthe- mums and grown on into very profit- able stock. C. W. JonNSON. National Publicity for Flowers. Our publicity comm.ittees and all connected with our campaign are fully convinced of the latent interest on the part of florists in our publicity work, an interest which only needs awaken- ing to make forthcoming the support we so urgently need at the present time. They are also quite sure that among those who have already subscribed, are to be found many who could in- fluence their brothers in the trade to rally to the campaign standard. To such, the following letter might fur- nish a suggestion : "Office of Charles A. Dards, Inc., New York, October 16, 1919. — To Albert Pochelon, 153 Bates St., Detroit, IMich. Dear Mr. Pochelon : Won't you kindly accept the enclosed cheque for $50 in connec- tion with the Florists Telegraph De- livery Association's riational publicity fund, this to be considered as a separ- ate contribution to any contract we may have already. Henry Penn and wife, of Boston, Mass., who have just returned from the convention, have only this minute left the store, and Mr. Penn's personality, enthusiasm and good fellowship, so worked on my personal feeling, that it be- hoved me to immediately show my ap- preciation in the above matter. Cor- dially yours, H. C. Perry, General Manager." Commenting upon the letter, Mr. Pochelon says: "Mr. Perry, of Dards', is not different from a good many oth- er retailers — they are feeling the bene- fits daily, and believe that it is their duty to do more, or, at least, do as much as they can." A just appreciation of the work of the campaign is the only reward ex- pected for the labor of those engaged in it, and could any appreciation be- shown better than in support to our project? A florist who fails to sub- scribe to the campaign fund is really failing to promote his own interest^. Everyone in the trade is benefiting from the publicity we are securing, and the more we are able to secure, the greater the benefit resulting. Our committees spend as they go, there- fore, must, if the campaign is to last, have money wherewith to keep on go- ing. Our slogan, "Say It With Flow- ers," should remain for all time be- fore the public, continuously. There should be no halt. Were subscriptions to stop, the work would have to be ma_t_erially curtailed, and the present improved demand for flowers would necessarily decline. No real florist would want this to happen — it would be a calamity. To prevent it, and to enable the committees to fully cari-y out their plans, there should be an end to latent interest, and the many hundreds of florists — we could say thousands — who know in their hearts that the campaign is of immense bene- fit to our industry should lose no time in registering their subscriptions with the secretary. Making a subscription entails no sacrifice, for there is hardly a florist in the country who cannot af- 1919. The American Florist. 751 ford one, and it should be considered a duty and a pleasure to support an un- dertaking- which is productive of so ranch good to growers and retailers alike. Florists who advertise locally, can have material assistance in their work, and connect in a profitable way with our magazine advertising:, by using the various helps supplied by our promo- tion bureau. Pamphlets describing these aids will be mailed to anyone on application for them. It might be mentioned here that the advanced cost of labor and materials have obliged our promotion bureau to advance the price of the large electrotyped adver- tisements to $1.25 each, which is actual cost on quantity purchases. A COREECTION. Two weeks ago we published a list or more each, aggregated one-seventh of the publicity fund as then collected, of the Publicity Fund as then collected. We gave the list as of 25 florists, but only 24 names were printed, the name of Schiller The Florist. Chicago, $200, being accidentally omitted. Another name omitted was that of The Jos. H. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., $200, which would have made 26 names to the list instead of 25. The correction is made with due apology for the omissions. John Young, Sec'y. Baltimore Florists' Annual Social Event. DELIGHTFUL EVENING ENJOYED BY MANY. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Md., and the trade in gen- eral in that vicinity are feeling a marked impetus in popularity as the result of that organization's annual banquet which far outshone any pre- vious efforts, both in attendance and g:eneral excellence even to the smallest detail. Many ideas have been tried In the past to accomplish a change from the old order of things, the near- est being the banquet held about eight years ago at Mt. Holly Inn, but noth- ing has ever resulted in so mucli favor- able comment as did the banquet, en- tertainment and dance held in the Southern Hotel ball room on the above date. The success of the affair can be attributed to no special person, where- in lies the secret. The co-operation manifested was the most pleasing thing of all. Wm. F. Ekas, the chair- man of the entertainment committee, and Robt. L. Graham, Jr., chairman of the decorating committee, were never refused a request for time or material, and were admirably assisted by every member of the committees to a man. Mr. Ekas arranged the pre- liminaries, ably assisted by his com- mittee. When the day came for the decorating, it proved a very simple matter for the chairman of this com- mittee, for Samuel Feast had cheer- fully taken charge of the table work, and George Black willingly agreed to superintend the arrangement of the hall, and the rest of the committee, working all day, made the ball room a ■heritable garden of flowers. The accom- panying photograph gives some idea of the seating arrangement, and the following headlines in the daily papers show how the public was informed of the doings of the florists : Baltimore News — "Mayor Broenning dubbed 'Say It With Flowers' Broenning" by florists at most beautiful banquet ever held in city." Baltimore American — "Southern hotel ball room a veritable fairyland of flowers at florists' ban- quet." Baltimore Sun — "Mayor praises elaborate decorations at banquet 'of florists' club in southern hotel." There were 142 representative flo- rists present, which shows the interest everybody took in seeing that the at- tendance was large. The congeniality shown, the presence of the ladies, and the music furnished by the orchestra, made an occasion long to be remem- bered by all present. Wm. E. Mc- Kissick, who took the place of one of the members of the entertainment committee, prevented from working by illness gave valuable assistance in seat- ing the guests, and was greatly com- plimented in placing each person next to someone who would make him feel at home. The programme opened with prayer by Dr. Bayless, and after the banquet, President Ekas welcomed the guests. After the singing of "Balti- moi-e, our Baltimore," by the entire assembly, Mayor Broenning responded to the toast, "Baltimore." Hobart Smock, the well known entertainer, was present, and rendered a selection, after which everybody sang '^Smiles," followed by some remarks about "Smiles" by Rev. David Carson Bay- less, commonly known as the "smile captain of Camp Lee." After a mono- logue by Mr. Smock and another song by the assembly, Robt. Craig, of Phila- delphia, Pa., spoke on "The Ladies." A few well-chosen remarks were made by Z. D. Blackistone, president of the Florists' Club of Washington, D. C, and Edmund Harvey, president of the' Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Wallace Pierson, of Comwell, Conn., spoke on "Publicity," after which the floor was cleared, and dancing was enjoyed for the rest of the evening. The following guests were present : From Washington — Z. D. Blackistone, Otto Bauer, O. A. C. Oehmler, James Westcott. W. H. Ernst, A. E. Gude, George Dalglish, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schnell. From Philadelphia — Edmund Harvey, Robt. Kift, F. J. Michell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Niessen and Rob- Craig. From Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Chas. L. Siebold. From Cromwell, Conn. — Wallace Pierson. These were welcomed by a ladies' reception com- mittee, composed of Miss Margaret Graham, chairman; Mrs. Wm. E. Mc- Kissick, Mrs. Isaac H. Moss, Mrs. Fred G. Burger, Mrs. Wm. Johnston, Mrs. Fred Bauer, Mrs. L. Beuttner. Miss E_t^hel Sieck, Miss Stevenson and Miss Lillian Bryant. The entertainment or committee of arrangements, consisted of Wm. F. Ekas, chairman; Isaac H. Moss, Fred Bauer, Chas. M. Wagner, Robt. L. Graham. Jr.. Albert G. Fied- ler and Wm. E. McKissick. The deco- rating committee was Robt. L. Graham, Jr., chairman; Chas. F. Feast, George Black, Robt. W. Johnston, George Eberle, Albert G. Fiedler and Harry Wagner. G., Jr. The Late Mrs. Emma W. Lanham. Mrs. Emma W. Lanham, widow of Truman Lanham, former superinten- dent of parks, Washington, D. C, and mother of the present superintendent, Ira Clifford Lanham, died recently at her home in Lanham, Md. She was 74 years of age. Death was due to an ailment of the heart. Mrs. Lanham was the daughter of Charles Edward and Mary Morsell Walker. Her hus- band was superintendent of parks in Washington for 30 years, the great majority of the 100.000 trees which beautify the city, being planted under his supervision. B. F. L. I The Late Mrs. Eva Pollworth. Mrs. Eva Pollworth, widow of John Pollworth, and a resident of Milwau- kee, Wis., for 70 years, died at her late residence in that city October 26, age 78 years. She was the mother of C. C. Pollworth, of the firm of C. C. Poll- worth & Co., well known wholesale flo- rists of that city, and Joseph E. Poll- worth, of Chicago. Mrs. Pollworth was an honorary member of the Old Set- tlers' Club of Milwaukee, and her pass- ing brings sorrow to a host of friends. Club Meetings Pext Week. nnif^T*""" ."' '^'""^ ^""5 societies" are re- q ested to send notice of change in time, date and plaee of meetings.] n.iffi';'".'"'"'^ ,"' '^'"''^ "n" societies are re- quested to send notice of change in time, date anrl place of meetings.] Albany, N. Y., Novemher 6, 8 p. m Albany Flonsts- CU,b at 611-613 Broadwa.^ ^bert D,Tvidson, secretary. 139 Seeond street. Albany. Bostou, Mass.. November 4, 8 p. m.— Florists' Association of Boston at Parker House. Eliiah Boston' ^'"''■'"""'■^' P'''''^ ^il Tremont streets. Cliicago November 6, 8 p. m.— Chicago Flo- rists Club at Hotel Randolph. Wells and Ran. Wo"!, I*''''''''- ^-Z- P^'«''' secretary. 164 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Cleveland. 0., November 3, 8 p. m.— Cleveland Florists' Club at Hollenden hotel Taiies Mc- Laughlin, secretary. Cleveland . ,^,''*™\,°-' November 4, 8 p. m — Dayton Flo- rists' Olub at y. M. C. A, building. George J^ ^^sch, secretary, 3205 East Fifth street. Day^ Holyoke. Mass., November 4, 7:30 p m Holyoke and Northampton Florists' and Gar- deners Club at member's place of business. 1™T '"'^- S'^t^i'etary, French hall. Amherst, Indianapolis. Ind.. November 4 State Flo- rists Association of Indiana. Meetings in dif- ferent parts of the state. Oliver E. Steinkamp. secretary, 380O Rockwood avenue. Indiananolis Lake Forest, 111., November 7, 8 p. m North .Shore Horticultural Society at dty hall J H Fvanois. secretarv. Lake Forest Lake Geneva, Wis., November 1, 8 p. m Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association Gpti ,"""'" • ^- ^''^ay. secretary. Lake los Angeles. Calif., November 4, 8 p, m.— Lna Angeles County Horticultural .=!ociety at 237 Franklin street. Hal S. Kruckeberg. secretary. Los .\ngeles. Milwaukee. Wis,. November 6. 8:30 p. m Mi wnukee Florists' Club, at Kurtz Bros. 11th I ^^''iJil^'V'''''^'''- Eugene Oestreicher. secre- tary. 5630 North avenue. Milwaukee Minneapolis Minn., November 4 8 r m ^ Minneapolis Florists' Club, usually at 218 North Fifth street. W. J. Vnsatka. secretary. 3340 Chicago avenue. Minneapolis. Montreal, Oue., November 3, 8 p, m.— Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club at 642 St Cntherine street. W H. Horobin. secretary: 28-^ Marnuette street. Montreal. New Tork, November 8. 4:30 p. m Horti- cultural Society of New York at Museum of Natural History, George V. Nash, secretary New York Botanical Garden. Bronx nark. New York City. Philadelphia. Pa,, November 4. 8 p m Flo- rists Club of Philadelphia nt Adelnhia hotel Eohert Klft. secretary, 4044 Haverford avenue. Philadelphia. Fa. Grand Ranids. Mich.. November 3.— Grand Rapids Florists' and Gardeners' Club nt office of member. Edwnrd Frevllng. secretary 105T Wealthy avenue. Grand Rapids. Pittsburgh, Pa.. November 4. 8 p. m Pitts- burgh Florists' and Gardeners' Club at Allegheny Music Hall. B, .T. McCnllum. secretarv 137 Seventh street, Pittsburgh. Reading, Pa.. November 6, 8 p. m.— Reading Florists Association nt home of member P H Lauck,, secretary, 123 South Fifth street. Read- ing. Saginaw. Mich., November 3, 7:30 p m.— Sag- inaw-Bay City Floricultural Society nt Saginaw Henry W. F. Goetz, secretary. 124 South Michigan avenue, Saginaw. San Francisco. Calif,, November 1, 8 p. m — Pnelfle Const Horticulturnl .Society at Redmen's talldlng, 240 Golden Gate avenue. John B. Walsh secretary. 417 Montgomery street. San Francisco, Tacoma. Wash.. November 7. 8 p. m. — Tacoma Florists' Association nt 1116 Broadway J L Simpson, secretary, 519 East snth street.' Tacoma. Terre Haute. Ind.. November 8. 8 n m ■ Qunrteily meeting of the Terre Haute Florists' Club at chamber of commerce. N B Stover secretary, US South Sixth street, Terre Haute" ■Toledo, 0., November 4. 8 p. m.— Toledo Flol rists' Club, nt 421 Superior street S N Peck secretary, <(21 S'uperlor street. Toledo. Washington. D. C. November 4. 8 p. m — Flo- rists' Club of Washington. D. C. nt Sciimld's Hall, 712 Twelfth street. N. B. E P Ro>'- t"^n. 5-v-o-ctary, 101 Primrose street. ' Chev'y Chase. Md. 752 The American Florist, Nov. 1, TheAmerican Florist E6Tabl:bhed 1885. Bubscription. United States and Mexico, $1.50 a year; Cauada. $i.O0; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. When sending us cbange of address always tend the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. Prom the first issue The Amebican Flokibt has accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier If possible) as we po to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO THIS ISSUE 53 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Suggestions for plant growers 745 . — Ramblpl roses 745 — Gladioli!* Colvillei 745 —Violets ■ 745 —Ferns 745 The retail trade (illus.) 740 — Newell's .?10,0OO shop 746 .-figuring: the profits 747 — ^Penn's wedding window dever feature. .. .748 —The button-hole bouquet 748 — Tborley in politics 748 Aster beetle 748 Nephrolepis Maca'nii (illus.) 749 After chrysanthemums 749 National publicity for flowers 750 Baltimore florists' annual social event 751 The late Mrs. Emma W. La'iham 7.51 The late Mrs. Eva PoUowtrh 751 Club meetings next week 751 New York botanical g.irden 752 Intel-national trade conference 752 Chrysanthemum Society of America 752 Coming exhibitions 752 Pittsburgh 754 Nashville 754 Rochester 756 Chicago 756 Columbus 76.3 Seattle 764 San Francisco 76o Philadelphia 768 New York 770 The seed trade 778 —Lily bulbs 778 — Dickinson wants to know 778 " — ^New York seed trade 778 — German grass seed 778 Market gardeners 782 — Prices of indoor vegetables 782 ^Direct seeding of lettuce 782 — ^Vegetable markets 782 Storing vegetables in hotbeds and frames. .782 Mid-west horticultural exposition ■'If? The nursery trade 784 — PainesviUe, O 7*4 —Jackson & Perkins Co 784 — Stark trade-mark Infringment suit 7»4 — American Ass'n of Nurserymen 784 ^Pruning period for transplanted trees 784 — Orchard campaign in New York 784 San Francisco notes 785 Kansas City ^88 Papeb White Narcissus flowers are 75 cents a dozen, wholesale, at New York, $12.00 per 100 at Chicago. It is a strange fact that the farmer is so rough and careless with his high priced tractors, and so gentle and care- ful with his automobile, worth only one- half to one-third as much. Production of bituminous coal dur- ing the week ended October 11, was 11,924,000 tons, 311,000 tons increase over the first week in the month, the best previous week. Anthracite pro- duction totalled 1,955,000 tons, a gain of 1.8 per cent over the preceding period. New York Botanical Garden. An exhibition will be given by the New York Botanical Garden in coop- eration with the Horticultural Society of New York, November 8-10, at the time of the opening of the new general display house given to the Botanical Garden by Daniel and Murry Guggen- heim. Schedules are now ready for distribution, and may be had by appli- cation to the Director-in-Chief, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx park. New York City. International Trade Conference. At the international trade conference, having for its object the re-establish- ment of normal trade relations between this country and Europe, which was held at Atlantic City, N. J., opening October 27, the Society of American Florists was ably represented by Pres- ident J. F. Ammann, President-elect A. L. Miller, Secretary John Young, George Asmus and Wm. F. Gude, who interviewed the treasurer of the na- tional chamber of commerce and also Chairman Hancar of the Belgium dele- gation. No definite action was taken. Chairman Hancar said he might take up the matter of the embargo with his king, who is at present in Washington, D. C, and that he expected to meet with the various delegations the latter part of the week, when it was hoped something will be done in the way of a direct protest from the Belgian gov- ernment to those in authority in the United States, to relieve the situation. Wm. F. Gude. Chrysanthemum Society of America. REPORTS OF EXAMINING COMMITTEES. Chicago, October 11. — Smith's Sub- lime, light pink Japanese incurved, scored 91 points commercial; exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Cincinnati, O., October 11. — Smith's Sublime, light pink Japanese incurved, scored 89 points commercial; exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Chicago, October 18. — Sunray, yel- low incurved, scored 87 points com- mercial; exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Cincinnati, O., October 18. — Sunray, yellow incurved, scored 86 points com- mercial; exhibited by Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. SPECIAL EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. W. Vert has an- nounced the following special commit- tees to examine new chrysanthemums for Chrysanthemum Society of America certificates : North Shore Horticultural Society show to be held at Durand Institute, Lake Forest, 111., November 5. Thomas W. Head chairman, Frank Kuehne, G. Wilson. Ship flowers to chairman, Durand Institute, Lake Forest, 111., to arrive morning of November 5. State Florists' Association of Indiana show to be held at Claypool hotel, In- dianapolis, Ind., November 13-14. A. P. J. Baur, chairman, John Hartje, H. W. Pieman. Ship flowers to chairman, care Claypool hotel, Indianapolis, Ind., to arrive morning of November 13. Pennsylvania Horticultural Society show to be held at Ardmore, Pa., No- vember 4-5. The regular Philadelphia committee will meet at this show to examine any new chrysanthemums sub- mitted for examination. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, chairman, Masonic hall, Ardmore, Pa., to arrive morning of November 4. Annual exhibition Chrysanthemum Society of America to be held in con- junction with the American Institute show November 5-7 at the Engineering building, 25-33 West 39th street. New York. Ship flowers to Eugene Daille- douze, chairman. Engineering building, 25-33 West 39th street, New York. Shipments must be prepaid to destina- tion and the entry fee of $2 for each variety submitted forwarded to the sec- retary or it may accompany the blooms. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Wm. W. Vert announces the committees to examine new chrys- anthemums for the ensuing year as fol- lows : Boston, Mass. — William Nicholson (chairman), James Wheeler, Alex Montgomery. Ship flowers to chairman, care of W. J. Thurston, manager, Bos- ton Flower Exchange, 1 Winthrop squai'e and Otis street, Boston, Mass. New York — Eugene Dailledouze (chairman), Wm. H. Duckham, A. Har- rington. Ship flowers to New York Cut Flower Co., 55-57 West 26th street, New York, care of chairman. Philadelphia, Pa. — A. B. Cartledge (chairman), John Westcott, S. S. Pen- nock. Ship flowers to A. B. Cartledge, 1514 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati, Ohio — R. Witterstaetter (chairman), James Allen, J. C. Murphy. Ship flowers to chairman, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care of janitor. Chicago — N. J. Wietor (chairman), E. A. Kanst, Thomas W. Head. Ship flowers to chairman, 162 North Wabash avenue, Chicago. Shipments should be made to arrive by 2 p. m. on examination days to re- ceive attention from the committee. Must be prepaid to destination and an entry fee of $2.00 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week they are to be examined, or it may accompany the blooms. Seedlings and sports are both eligible to be shown before these committees, provided the raiser has given them two years' trial to determine their true character — not less than six blooms of each variety to be shown. Special at- tention is called to the rule that sports to receive a certificate must pass at least three of the five committees. The conunittees will be in session to examine such exhibits as may be sub- mitted on each Saturday during Octo- ber and November, the dates of which will be October 25, and November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Chas. W. Johnson, Sec'y. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omis- sions from this list and to correct any dates that have been altered since the last advices.] October 29-31, Denver, Colo.— Chrysanthemum show of the Denver Societv of Ornamental Hor- ticulture at city auditorium. S. E. DeBoer, secretary, 208 Tramway Bldg.. Denver. November, Auburn, Ala. — ^Annual meeting and exhibition of flowers of the Alabama State Hortic-Tiltural Society. W, C. Cook, manager of exhibits, Auburn. November 5, Lake Forest, HI. — Second ex- hibition of the North Shore Horticultural So- ciety at Durand Art Institute. John Newboro, manager of exhibition, Lake Forest. November 5-7, New York. — An exhibition of chrysanthemums, under the auspices of the Chrysanthemum Sbciety of America and the American Institute of the City of New York at the Engineering Society building, 25-33 West SOth street. Wm. A. Eapleson, secretary board of managers, 322 West 23rd street. New York. November 8-11, New York. — Special exhibi- tion of plants and flowers in connection with the opening of the new central display green- house, botanical garden, Bronx park. E/xhibi- tors will please address the Director in Chief, New York Botanical Garden, Bronx park, New York City. November 13-14, Indianapolis, Ind. — Flower ehow of the State Florists' Association of In- diana at Claypool Hotel. O. B. Stelnkamp, secretary, 3800 R'ockwood avenue, Indianapolis. November 13-14, Providence, R. I. — Chrysan- themum and fruit show of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society. E. K. Thomas, secrfe- tarv, Kingston, R. I. November 10-15, Des Moines, la. — Fall show of the Iowa State Horticultural Society. Wes- ley Green, secretary. State House, Des Moines, January 21-22. 1920, Chicago. ^Annual exhi- bition of the American Carnation Society. A. F. J. Baur, secretary, 3800 Rockwood avenue, Indianapolis. Ind. March 16-22, 1920. New York. — Flower show of the New York Florists' Club at Grand Cen- tral Palace. John Young, secretatry, 1170 Broadway, New York. March 24-28, 1920, Boston, Mass.— Exhibition of orchids and other plants of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society at Horticultural hall. William T. Rich, secretaiT, Horticultural hall, Boston. 1919. The American Florist. 753 Wants, For Sale, Etc. Small Type, 12 Cents Per Line, Each Insertion. Display, SI. 50 Per Single Column Incti, Each Insertion. These prices are net, cash with order. For Plant Advs., See Ready Reference Section. ' Where answers are to be mailed from this office enclose 10 cents extra to cover postage, etc. Situation Wanted — By an all around grower, single: have had 24 years' ex- perience. Address Key 426. care American Florist. Situation AA'anted. — By an expe- rienced, all around grower; single. Please starts wages and particulars. Address, Ivey 430, care American Florist. Situation AVanted — In the East; pri- vate or commercial establishment with chance for advancement; single; eight years practical experience; college training in horticulture and design. Best references furnished; state salary and all particulars in first letter. Ad- dr6ss D. B. NeTin, Baston, Pa. n Help ower "Wanted — Girl to store. Apply M5 E^, Adams work in loop Poletsos, St., Chicago. BOILERS= BOILERS ALL SIZES. Selected Boiler Tubes, all sizes, for greenhouse piping and Retubing Boilers. Thoroughlycleaned like New and trimmed. Complete stock or New and Second Hand Pipe, Valves, Fittings, etc. LEVINE & CO. 3738 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO, ILL. Phone Boulevard 9354. HELP WANTED First-class florist, knowledge of growing all kinds of good stock for active business conduct- ing three sales places; a worker and manager; all greenhouses in excellent condition, well stocked; three new houses in course of erection; good place aud pay; must be an A-1 man; state age, experience, former connections, etc.; Ten- nessee THE FOREST HILLS CEMETERY CO., Chattanooga, Tenn. Help AVanted — All-round grower of cut flowers and plants: steady work year round; with or without room and board; state experience and wages in first letter. Xew liOndon Floral Co., New Xondon, AVis. Will Buy. — Established retail florist store in Chicago, providing price and location is right. State full particu- lars in first letter. Address Key 428, care American Florist. Fop Sale. — A retail establishment of 8,000 feet of glass; with store. Every- thing in, first class condition. Ad- dress Key 405, care American Florist. A good wholesale and retail florist business with 20.000 square feet of glass, well stocked; 35 acres of land. 8-room house, good barns; all in good condition. In New England States. Price 835,000. Address Key 431, care American florist. Help Wanted Experienced greenhouseman for grow- ing pot plants. Wages $30 per week. Call at once. JOSEPH MICHAL, 6416 South Halsted Street, CHICAGO ^'iiiittiiiiriniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilllini I HELP WANTED. | I All -'round sto reman; | I good place, good wages; | I only those qualified need 1 I answer. Wire when you 1 I can come. | I ALPHA FLORAL CO. | I 1105 Walnut St., | I Kansas City, Mo. | niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiniinriiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiK^ WANTED Quotations on young stock of Beech, Birch, Walnut and Sugar Maple Trees MILWAUKEE COUNTY PARK COMMISSION 419 East Water St., Milwaukee, Wis. FOR SALE Three ranges of glass near Chicago. One planted with carnations and the other two with roses. Each range ia separate and located in different local- ities. Do not answer this if you have not ?50,000 for each or can place $20,000 down. These are bargains. Key 416, care American Florist. OFFICIAL S. A. F. Shipping Labels ^ ^ x5^ Inchef FOR CUT FLOWERS: in two colora^^ gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Prices : Per 500, $3.35; per 1000, $5.00. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $2.00. Cash with order. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. fl ^ 440 S. Dearborn St., CHICAGO 1 mmmmmmiamu^mmBmmmmamMmM The owner of an old established florist business in a live and growing city of 15,000, not far from the Pacific Coast, wishes to retire. Will sell to a practical greenhouse man at about half the actual value. Fully stocked and equipped. Expert grtrdener now in charge who could be retained if deaired. High altitude, ideal climate. A real opportunity for the r'ght man. Terras to suit pur2haser. Address Rgy 437^ care American Florist. New Business There are many new men in the trade and they want to know now where to LOOK FOR STOCKS The best way to tell them is by reg- ular advertising in these columns. The new conditions of business demand special effort on the part of those who have goods to sell. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 440 South Dearborn Street CHICAGO 754 The American Florist. Nov. 1, Prepared Brown, Green and Purple Magnolia Leaves IN CASE LOTS $18.00 Per Case—Standard 110 lbs. net Why waste your time in buying these items by the carton when you need them in your everyday work. These leaves are guaranteed to be perfect, and if you are not satisfied with them after an inspection you may send them back to us at our expense. WILD SMILAX Choice Stock at $6.00 Per Case. Also Good Supply of Rudd^s Fancy Carnations and Chrysanthemums All Other Cut Flowers and Greens, Including Red Winter Berries. Ribbons, Chiffons, Boxes, Crepe Paper and Wire Designs. E. F, WINTERSON CO. 166 N. Wabash Avenue, '•°E^?a°b".!sSl3%r* CHICAGO Pittsburgh. LARGE SUPPLY AND EOCK-BOTTOM PRICES. Business has been good; in fact, un- usually so, but the stocks are so large that prices are at rock bottom. Amer- ican Beauties, roses, chrysantTiemums, dahlias and carnations are all in heavy supply and it is impossible to move them all at list figures. Outdoor ilowers are still arriving, which helps to keep prices at a low level. The visit of the king and queen of Belgium to this city was the big event of the week, and quantities of flowers were used in their honor. The supply was so large, that those used were never missed. The University of Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech football game, October 25, caused a big demand for yellow chrysanthe- mums, but there was plenty for every one. The supply of American Beauties has shortened, which is a good thing, as the demand is light. Chrysanthe- mums are in heavy supply, in any color or size desired. AH roses are also in heavy supply, with only a few of the best cleaning up at the list prices, the balance going in job lots at most any figure. Carnations are now a factor, and are improving in quality every day. Orchids are now plentiful, and meet with ready sale. Dahlias are a drug on the market, and it will be a good thing when they are done. Snapdragons, cal- endulas and sweet peas are now coming in, but the quality is not of the best. Pompons are arriving in large quantity, but are as popular as ever and clean up daily. NOTES. Edward Earl Ludwig, son of E. C. Ludwig. and Junior member of the firm of E. C. Ludwig Floral Co., and Miss Jane McDanial. of Wilkinsburg, were married October IS, in the First Pres- byterian church of Wilkinsburg. Large quantities of chrysanthemums were used in the decorations. 1.500,000 (Fancy and Plain) \vM, ^^^ GOLDPISH Ready for mark.et at rock bottom prices. Ship anywhere in U. S. or Canada. Write lor our illustrated catalogue. ORIENTAL GOLDFISH S SUPPLY CO. 3757 to 3761 Cottage Grove Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Randolph & McClements were the floral artists who officiated at the lunch- eon given in honor of the king and queen of Belgium. Paul Klingsporn and Clarence G. Ellsworth, of Chicago, were among re- cent visitors. M. Nashville, Tenn. GOOD DEMAND DESPITE HIGHER PRICES. Business continues excellent, leaning largely at present to festive events, for, notwithstanding the high cost of living, society is beginning to find itself in need of almost daily entertainment. A great m.any weddings are on the calendar, and these are helping to no little extent in the general demand for good flowers. The growers find sales for all the stock they can cut. On all sides, there is complaint regarding the extremely ad- vanced prices asked for imported bulbs, now two and three times higher than in former years. White narcissi are now bringing .$1 per dozen; the yellow varieties, .$1.2.5. Five and 10-cent stores are offering Paper Whites at 30 cents per dozen, and the quality does not seem much below the higher priced stock. They naturally meet with ready sale. Chinese lilies are selling at 25 cents each. The weather has been mild, .and the dahlias are gorgeous in their magnificence, being used for all occasions. Chrysanthemums have at last come into good flower, and the best return from $4 to $6 per dozen. Roses are plentiful, especially Russell and Columbia, which are now seen in great perfection. They range from $3 to $C per dozen. Everywhere one hears re- marks regarding the greatly expanded payroll — three times greater 'ban be- fore the war. NOTE. The Joy Floral Co. has some fine cy- pripediums, as well as quantities of excellent roses. Thomas H. Joy, of this firm, has returned from a two weeks' trip to New York, Philadelphia and other cities. M. C. D. Madison, N. J. — Wm. W. Vert, presi- dent of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, is now well established here in a commercial way, with roses and chrysanthemums as specialties. West Mentor, O. — The Carl Hagen- burger Co. has purchased the New York Central greenhouses here and will use them for cold storage purposes during the winter, removing the range to the firm's well established business on Hart street in the spring. At present, the houses are filled with French hydran- geas and other Christmas and Easter stock. T. J. M. 1919. The American Florist. 755 DITCH » om BILBS Of the following- offered stock the DUTCH BULBS can be shipped at once — the others as they arrive. All prices are understood packed and F, O. B. cars or steamer New York. U. S. GROWN BULBS NARCISSUS EMPEKOR, double nosed, XXX $36.00 per 1000 HfARCISSUS EMPRESS, double nosed, XXX 36.00 per 1000 In lots of 10,000 or more, both varieties 35.00 rer 1000 October delivery. These are large bulbs selected for forcing. VALLEY PIPS ted for forcing delivery. Case lots only. Cases contair DUTCH BULBS lips are sold only In multiples of 2 50. Hy liey come that way in bags and we can SINGLE EARLY TULIPS VALLEY PIPS. Holland grown, selected for forcing »18.00 per 1000 November delivery. Case lots only. Cases contain 2500 pips. "D. N." means double nosed. Tulips are sold only In multiples of 2 50. Hyacinths in multiples of 50. Miniature Hyacinths in multiples of 100 — as they come that way in bags and we cannot break bags. Per 1000 Rose Gris de Lin $24.00 Yellow Prince 32.00 White Swan (True) 30.00 AVhlte Hawk 30.00 Duchess de Parma 30.00 Prince of Austria 33.00 Per 1000 Vermillion Brilliant $47.50 Proserpine 46.75 Mon Tresor 46.75 Coleur Cardinal 48.50 Flamingo 50.00 DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS Per 1000 Snow Ball $24.00 Murillo 30.00 Per 1000 Couronne d'Or $47.00 Imperatur Rubrorum 50.00 DARWIN TULIPS Per 1000 La Candeur .' .$26.00 Glow 37.00 Madam Krelage 33.00 Ergnste 33.00 Gretelien 29.00 Per 1000 Massachusetts $31.00 Baron de la Tonnaye 25.25 Suzon 30.00 Rev. H. Ewbank 30.00 ^Villiam Copeland 59.00 NARCISSUS Per 1000 empress (D. N.) $42.50 A'ictoria (D. N.) 50.00 Emperor (D. N.) 42.50 Poetaz Alsace 26.50 Poetaz Irene 42.00 Poctnx Louise Sir AVatkin (D. IV.) . . Dbl. Von Sion (D. N.) Glory of Leiden Barii Conspicuous HYACINTHS Your selection of following varieties, 1st size 17-lS c/m. La Victoire Per 1000 . $30.00 . 35.50 . 42.50 . 39.00 . 24.00 .$85.00 per 1000 Queen of the Blues MINIATURE HYACINTHS Your selection of following varieties, 13-14 c/m Moreno Ruby Johan Roi des Belg'es Heroine Gr, Vainqucur .$35.00 per 1000 Alida Jacoba JLord Macau ley Lord Balfour CAN ALSO OFFER FOR immediate delivery: — RAFFIA. FOR later delivery: — BEGONIA and GLOXINIA BULBS. JAP LILY BULBS. Write for prices, stating specifically what you re quire. TERMS OP PAYMENT 60 days net, less 2 per cent cash 10 days from invoice date. Cash with order from those who have not established credit with us. All stock is offered subject to prior sale. All g-oods offered are of the high grade we have exclusively handled since 1902. RELIABILITY is our motto. We own our own building of 7 floors, a city block through, and give prompt, efficient service on all orders that reach us in time. McHUTCHISON & CO., ""^JuT'' 95 Chambers St., New York 756 The American Florist. Nov. 1, Send for It Today Our New Thirty-two Page Illustrated FALL AND XNAS CATALOGUE FEATURING Ribbons and Chiffons Wreaths _^^^^^^^ Novelties Baskets and ^^^^^^ Artificial Flowers Flower Stands Prepared Foliages THE OVE QNATT CO , Inc. Quality Merchandise. Prompt Service. No P. a D. Charges. LA PORTE, INDIANA General Supplies SEND THIS COUPON TODAY. The Ove Gnatt Co., La Porte, Ind.: Gentlemen: Kindly send me your new Fall and Xmas Catalogue. Name City State. The McCallum Service for Florists IS JUST OFF THE PRESS. DID YOU RECEIVE YOUR COPY ? If not, kindly notify us and we will be pleased to send you one. This new, handsomely illustrated fall catalog contains a wealth of both the staple and more varied line of Florists' Sundries, comprising: Christmas Articles, Oak Foliage, Shields, Bridal Showers, Made-up Wreaths, Chiffons, Cords, Wire Work, Artificial Flowers, Ribbons, Bouquet Holders, Baskets, Etc. Magnolia Leaves, Gauzes, Corsage Pins, AND, IN FACT, "EVERYTHING FOR THE FLORIST." Your time will be well spent if you look over the seasonable offerings at "THE HOUSE THAT SERVICE BUILT." THE IVfcCALLUM CO., Pittsburgh, Pa. Mention the American Florist when writina Rochester, N. Y. USUAL FALL BRISKNESS LACKING. While business has shown considera- ble improvement, the buying has not as yet assumed usual fall proportions. There has been considerable funeral work and flowers for the social season which has started are in good demand. Chrysanthemums are arriving in larger numbers and pompons of many colors and varieties are seen but prices are high. Tliere is an oversupply of carnii- tions and the quality is good. Roses show excellent form and violets are good. NOTES. Fred B. Wallace will specialize in hy- brid tea roses next spring, distributing the stock to rose fanciers in this city and vicinity. He read an interesting paper on "Rose Culture" at the meet- ing of the local rose society last week. George Kramer has begun work on birch-bark baskets and other novelties. In addition to the local demand, he has orders from Buffalo, Detroit and Cleve- land firms. Hoi'ace J. Head of Hart & Vick's staff assisted in arranging the decora- tions for the Prince of Wales during his visit in Canada. George T. Boucher will stage a chrys- anthemum show at his establishment, November 3-8. Chestee. 1919. Thf American Florist. 757 ORCHIDS 4,000 GATTLEYAS IN SHEATH Will Bloom Christmas and Easfer Price - $2.50 - $3.50 - $5.00 Each The lot, $12,000 or best cash offer These Orchids cost over $26,000 and must be sold immediately for cash. Wire your order, charges collect. This is a lifetime opportunity. Don't miss it. Miltonia Conservatory PROVIDENCE, R. I. CHRISTMAS CARDS, TAGS, LABELS Write for Samples and Prices. Get your supply in now and avoid substitution and delay. THE JOHN HENRY CO., - Lansing, Michigan I 758 The American Florist. Nov. 1, VV^rtfUVWWWW^WWrtW^WtfWIV^rtfllWVVVWWVVVV^^^^^Vh^^W^WHrtftVtfVWflWWJVVtftfWWAflftftft BUY DIRECT FROM THE BROWER HOME GROWN CHRYSSNTHEMUIVIS Pink, White and Yeliow, according to size, $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. POIV1PONS-A11 Colors, 50c to 75c per bunch We Are Rose Specialists, and Are Cutting from 245,000 Rose Plants. These are all our own growth, guaranteed fresh cut and packed to arrive in good condition. PRICE LIST RUSSELL, COLUMBIA AND PREMIER Long- per 100, $20.00 Good medium per 100, 12.00 to 15.00 Medium per lOO, 8.00 to 10.00 Short per 100, 5.0O to 6.00 OPHELIA, HOOSIER BEAUTY, WHITE KILLARNEY Extra long per 100, $12.00 to $15.00 Medium per 100, 6.00 to 10.00 Short per 100, 4.00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS— Red, White, Pink $6.00 per 100 Extra Fancy Ferns, per lOOO, $3.00 I Adiantum ..per 100, $1.00 to $1.50 I Asp. Sprays per 100, $2.50 to $3.00 I Galax, bronze per 1000, 2.00 I Sprengeri per 100 . 2.00 to 3.00 All seasonable flowers not grown by us will be procured for our customers. Atrial order solicited. In buying- direct from tlie grower you are assured of fresh stock at all